Hi everybody, I'm new here, thought I'd say hi ... I'm 35, a single parent of a 15-year-old son (Dominic) who just this summer decided to move in with his father 35 miles away. Needless to say, my weight is at an all-time high (I guess I know how I deal with grief!). I work full-time as a data analyst, and just about all of my hobbies are sedentary. I'm working to change that.

Annie, I completely understand that pull to be near your children. I hope you find a nice job (that City job sounds GREAT), and a nice place to share with all of your family.

Wow, Karen! That's some serious poundage; that's a newborn-infant size! Congrats!

Good Morning all!!
Welcome Stacey..Congrats on the weight loss so far!!!WEll..I have been good with the excercise this week and will keep it going!!! Diet wise--ok...Just not eating as much..WIll get back on the WW points on Sunday...
Ok..off to work~!!!
RR

Hi All,

Wow, more newbies...I'm slacking! WELCOME!!

Annie, Awesome on the exercise! Maybe if you give them a call and just let them know that you are definitely looking to move there, but you can't until you have a job. Do you have somewhere to stay when you get there? That may help with the decision.

Phantastica, WELCOME! Glad you decided to join us! Sorry to hear your DS decided to move. 35 miles isn't that far though, you can still visit often!

Stayce, Glad to see you on the thread! You're doing an awesome job! Congrats on the almost 1/2 way mark!

Lisa, You sound soo incredibly busy! I can't keep up with what you've got going on! God bless you!!

Carol, Nice to see you back! Just get back on the wagon! Hope the scale was/is nice to you today.

Karen, HUH??? I understand you meant pantry, or whatever, but what the heck is a larder? Sounds fattening!! Good for you, just eating the points! You're very strong!

RR, Thanks for the clarifcation!

BTW, I turned down that job. Have sent out about 5-6 resumes on my own in the past few days. Still have not heard from MY recruiter. I'm not really happy. Now, if only the phone would ring!

Have a great day all!

Good morning everyone,

Stacye and Phanta: Welcome! I'm sure you guys will find a lot of support around here. This is a great bunch of ladies.

Annie: Good luck on the job.

Lauren: Yup, a larder is a pantry. From Merriem Webster: Main Entry: lar·der
Pronunciation: 'lär-d&r
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French lardier, from lard
1 : a place where food is stored : PANTRY
2 : a supply of food

I'm not sure why I am familiar with this word. Probably from reading trashy historical novels. I hope you get a lead on a job soon. It must be very frustrating.

Phantastica and Stacy: welcome!!! This group is growing..all the girls here are great!!

Stacy: weigh in went well 3lbs down this week. I can't wait until the 12th for my next measurements. I go to the gym and 9/12 was my last measurements done..wanna see if its changed. I feel like it has but the true test is in the numbers.

karen - great job on the 6lbs. You are doing the SB way right? Hey something else we have in common besides WL. Scrapbooking.. I am a huge scrapper.. wish I had more time to do it though. I love picture taking.. can never have enough pictures. For example.. I went to Disney and took over 1000 pictures!!! It was 2 years ago and haven't finished scrapping the trip though.. LOL

Lisa: I wish that I could say that I am doing better. My head just isn't in it. Things with DH driving me crazy. Waiting to hear about a test I took the other day.. I find out tonight. Had a test in Chemistry and I didn't do so well. I actually failed it but you can throught out one test..so I need to ace rest. Class average was 63 so I guess I shouldn't feel so bad getting a 68. The teacher should be ashamed of himself..but he says its our fault.

Annie : If you really want something you have to fight for it!!! Keep calling them until they say no. Persistance pays off in the end!!! Jobs like to see that your interested in them.

LBH : sorry about the job. Everything happens for a reason, a great job is waiting out there for you!! Hold on for it!!

Hey girls! Thank you all for such a warm welcome!!

Lisa :: Gosh, it's been so long since I've been in school - I'm not too sure how this ol' brain would act!
What state do you attend school?

Phantastica :: Being an emotional eater myself, I can totally relate to what you're saying! Of course I also have PCOS & Insulin Resistance - but the 'mood munch-outs' are a HUGE contributing factor to why I sit here today! Continued success!

Annie :: Living with Family ... been there done that! I was married for 11 yrs (12 yrs on paper) to my 1st H - I made no preparation for where I was going to stay the day that I left - I just that it was time! In doing so, I went to stay with my parents - BIG mistake for 2 reasons - and know that I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my mom & dad but ... (1) No house is ever big enough, especially when you're 30 yrs old & you've not lived with your parents since you were 19! LoL and (2) The exH knew RIGHT where I'd be ... Duh - where else was I going to go?
Yes, as with everyone who stays with family for any period of time ... when the honeymoon of your stay is over, you'll be wanting your own space as soon as possible - but be patient, and don't jump on the first thing you find!
*Opps - forgot something ... Congrats on the exercising! I'm not doing so well this week .. only been to the gym once! Ughhh!

RR :: Gosh! Everyone seems to be working out - I'm going to MAKE myself go 2 nite for sure!! Congrats to you for staying loyal to it, it's not an easy task! Keep up the good work!

LBH :: Thank ya!! Oh and I meant to tell you that I love your pic ... you've got yourself to very handsome boys!!

ER :: Oh yeah! Congrats on losing 3 lbs - that's awesome!! Did I read correctly in that you've lost 9 1/2 inches so far?? How cool is that! I need to have my DH hide the tape & the scale from me - I've become so obsessed with both - *sigh* great, something else I have to deal with! heheh

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Hope everyone is having a great Thursday! BBL to check in!

I am new to this website, but found it while searching one more time for a support system. I completed a bio, and i don't want to repeat that information in my post, so check me out!

A bit more about me: I have a very stressful job, a mother who was just diagnosed with cancer, and am just having a difficult time dealing with it all. I've always been an emotional eater, so I've gained some weight back in the past year. Hopefully some of you can relate to that. But most of all, I'm looking to gain support and get to know some nice people who know what it is to struggle with your weight and body image everyday.

I've already read a bit about everyone. You all seem so supportive. I hope to hear from all of you on the forum soon!

Take care everyone.

Michele.

Hi Michelle, WELCOME!! You're doing a great job, keep it up!

Stayce, Aww, thanks! I think they're kinda cute!

ER, good luck at measurements! I'm sure it'll be great!

Karen, You're killin' me...

Stacye, I attend a private collage in Toledo, Ohio area.I am majoring in Business Administration and Marketing. I am in my next to last semester, if I can get through this one. I feel swamped! I can relate moving back in with parents. I am living at home after a divorce, of course I can't afford a place on my own and go to school full time. In Nov. it will be two years that I will have lived with them, and that is just like 2 yrs too long. lol! I am the same way, I love and appriciate my parents for all they've done, I just want my own space. I was out of the house for almost 10 yrs.

Welcome Cowgirl Pearl What part of PA do you live in? I used to visit the pocconnos during the Nascar Race Weekend. (Usually Fathers Day Weekend)

Besides trying to lose weight, I am also trying to cut back on the Diet Coke. The aspertaime in it is not good for you, so I am battleing caffiene withdraw too. Not good when I need to study! - I hate coffee.

Well time to get back to studying.

Just wanted to send a BIG WELCOME to Michelle - I'm pretty new here too, but these girls have been awfully nice! Congrats on your w/l so far - 51 lbs, that's wonderful!! Are you following a particular plan? Give us the scoop b/c whatever you're doing seems to be working!

Annie:: {{{ BIG HUG }}} Just thought you might could use one of these! You & your kids are in my prayers!

Lisa :: Have you tried Diet Rite? They're made with Splenda not Nutrasweet/Aspertame ... It's what I drink when I need a coke fix! They also have the new Diet Rite Zero's - the 'coke' flavors are out here in Nashville now ... but I'm waiting on the 'fruit' flavored ones!

** Anyone tried them yet? **

I think I'll browse the board for a bit ... hope you girls are having a great evening!

edited for a silly typo ... Famn Dingers!

Stacye, I have not. I don't know that I have seen Diet Rite. Is that something just in the south? There is supposed to be a diet coke made with Splenda, however I have not seen it either.

I have been working on homework for most of the day, well not actually. I went to Walmart and then my school had a volleyball night, which was fun. I did not play, first I am too competitive and second I did not have a good sports bra on. I seriously need to get one before doing anything like that.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend. Back to school work.

stacy : don't I wish 9 1/2 inches lost. No what I said was the last time I had it checked was 9/12 (september 12).. LOL.. Next time will be around the 12 of october.

weigh in is tomorrow.. wish me luck