Melissa, I had the candy bug as well but didn't overdo it...scale is still in place. I am over it today, not even tempted anymore, just don't want it. Kids had their pick and I put it back up and haven't thought about it again (until now). I am OP and feeling good again.

Theresa

All that is left here is suckers so I am good. Mom is coming shortly so I can go to the wic office and get formula for Logan. He really isn't into food at all just his bottle. He is so much better today and I haven't had to lug him nearly like I did yesterday. Still waiting to hear back from the caseworker about what is going on. I just pray he is able to stay with me. I am already so attached to him. It is one of the reasons I just couldn't do foster care-I could never let the kids go once I had them. I think we will be settled in and in a routine here soon and today I am actually below what I had planned out for food but the kitchen is mopped and the livingroom is vacuumed and I am just getting ready to clean Batty's cage. I just hate all the waiting to see what is going to happen and will feel better when I have paperwork stating he is mine.
melissa

wtg everyone on taking it easy on the candy. all our candy is gone so at least that is over with.
i really need to start drinking more water. i realized yesterday that i have been been drinking way too much coffee and soda. normally i am good about water but these days i haven't been getting it in.
well, i hope everyone has a terrific op day today!

Cadwell, back on the water girl! I allow myself to have other drinks only afer my water for the day is done. I think that is actually what upset my stomach last night. I had 2 glasses of caffeine free/calorie free soda and then I felt miserable. I dont know if it's soda in general now or just that kind I am not usually big on drinking that stuff, so maybe my body has just turned against it altogether.

Melissa, I so hope you get to keep Logan, for his sake and yours. If he goes back you will do nothing but worry and I'm sure if he could talk he'd want to stay..though I am sure he is so confused as well. Let us know please, I'll be thinking of you both.

Theresa

Melissa sending hugs and prayers your way. I hope this will smack your daughter upside her head and she'll shape up. I hope you get to keep Logan- and I hope all gets worked out. I am sure the case worker will see you are best for that baby.

YAY! on the candy restraint. I have thought about the chocolate and even drooled over it But I am heading for a goal for Christmas and I refuse to allow a piece of goo side step me from my plans. Ok off my now- I am just excited and ready to just do this.

My one boss grabs Mcdonalds every a.m. and the other grabs dunkin "d-word" or Chick fil a every a.m. and they are dring me nuts. I don't crave that stuff anymore - it just smells greasy to me & makes me feel icky . Then they say i am smug by eating my apple or banana at break time and not junk food- I say they feel guilty cause they both could stand to drop 100 lbs .
I am not smug just determined
I did want to lick the chocolate coating off the boston Creme "D word" today.)

Candace drink your H2O it's good for you! theresa back on goal ! Kristen - i agree with you- scary to make big goals around the holidays. I always do stupid stuff like bake 300 different kinds of cookies around Christmas -I feel i have to feed people- I have always thought Food+ cooking + feeding people = happiness. That is changing too- Food + eating no longer = love. But I don't even like cookies- I am not a cookie nibbler-- now cake - I can't be around cake.
Ice- good for you I hope the move goes easy. just say NO to the ex thats why he's an ex! Kayelle- You are major inspiration !!Thank you for your support!
Have a great night all and you all are great!

P.S. I have to warn ya'll the world may be coming to an end - I have gotten up at 6 a.m. for 2 days in a row and EXERCISED for 40 minutes and plan on getting up tomorrow to keep it up. I am on a roll and it takes 21 days to form a habit so 19 days to go and yeah I am sore But I am gonna keep on going!

I have got to get my rhythm back. I haven't been eating that great the last few days. I get so busy there isn't time so when I do, I eat too much now. I know it will settle down here. I already have got him to sleep without being held. I took him to the dr. today. He is 17lbs 15oz and 27 1/2 inches long. His general health is good and he is only a little behind developmentally. She told me not to worry about it and get some floor time in with him which I had already started doing. He got 5 shots today and I have to take him in for the next two months for more shots. He has been sleeping for about 3 hours now-just broke my heart. Other grandma is coming from Bremerton tomorrow morning and friends of the family went to their church and got some things for logan too. Just warms my heart everything people have been doing to help me out. I got his WIC yesterday too so now he is good on formula also. Keep praying here for me and us!
Melissa

Melissa-You are doing so good. Logan sounds like a big boy. My youngest weighed 17 lbs when we adopted him at one year old and now is a gorgeous, strong, well built athlete.Logan is where he belongs now, with you, and I'm sure he will do just fine.

We are leaving tomorrow for 9 days. DH never goes anywhere without his portable computer, so I will have access to this site which will keep me grounded with my goals in mind. My goal for the trip is to just do the best I can, and not binge in anyway and not gain any weight, and possibly lose. And we will be walking alot. I bought fabulous silver and pink Nike sneakers with springs in the soles. I don't care if I look like a dork to the Parisians. My sneakers are so comfortable that I will be able to walk all over Paris. I'm am never going to look like a skinny French woman, so I might as well wear jeans and sneakers and a leather jacket and look like New York.
Laura

Melissa I do hope you get into a routine soon- It takes time and it seems you are doing wonders for the little guy already. ((Hugs ))) being sent your way. I continue to hope all goes well and things calm down for you- I am in Awe of you and what you are doing.

I tried the new Bisquick tonight it's called heart smart Bisquick, I made chicken and dumplings and saved tons of calories and fat from the regular bisquick.
I have come to the conclusion that eating only the "basics or real foods" is not some thing that can be done long term so I am trying to make changes in the way i prepare foods. I mean I can't always eat tuna and cottage cheese for lunch- and always have available the "Right" foods to eat. I am thinking that certain foods I can't touch as they are trigger foods for me but other foods can be eaten in moderation- like the chicken and dumplings. I had a serving size and ate green beans and carrots so I had a veggie too.

I exercised again today- well the world may not come to an end but I am happy with myself tomorrow Jocie and I are going to walk the riverwalk after school- She can ride her scooter and i can walk- we are finally getting into the low 80's here in the afternoon so walking isn't as bad now.
Have a good night all ...

Laura- have a great time ! Enjoy France and enjoy yourself!

Melissa, you are doing so wonderful do you know if you get to keep him yet?

I ordered Carmen Electra's workout dvds today actually, hubby ordered them got the 5 dvd set and I am planning on giving him a nice show come Valentine's Day I have a friend who told me they are really fun to do, even if you never use the "skills." Also, my mom is ordering me a set of Winsor Pilates dvds for Christmas and she's giving them to me on Thanksgiving, so I'll have lots of new workouts to get me through the winter. I LOVE LOVE pilates, but only have the Crunch dvd with three 10 minute workouts. I am ready to progress to something more extensive, I love the way it changes the shape of my body in a way cardio and weights doesn't do.

Found out I don't care for walmart brand nonfat yogurt, it's lumpy Food Lion brand is so smooth and creamy, I"ll stick with that.

Sandi, I'm glad you're back on track. I was OP today, even with eating out at a buffet. I filled my plate half with brussel sprouts first thing, then the rest with this chicken I love, but I didn't put all the rice under it as I used to, just the chicken. I split a small chocolate brownie with my daughter, but didn't feel guilty at all. It was a small treat, a very small piece and I didn't have any desire to get more. I left satisfied and pleasantly full, not overstuffed and ready to puke. Felt good to be in control.

Theresa

Hi All, Good to see everyone doing so well, and making new goals for the month!! We are still in the middle of moving so I don't have much time but I had to stop in! Did anyone PM Melra to tell her to go to this new thread? It took a few minutes for me to figure out why there were no postings after Theresas on 11/01. Finally it dawned on me to look for a new thread Might want to let Melra know?
I have been eating like crud this whole week and don't even want to get on the scale. My weigh/measure at Curves is Sat, so we shall see. Tomorrow will be the first time I can make it there this week we have just been so busy!
Melissa, I hope you got good news on Logan! He sounds adorable and he deserves his wonderful grandma! We were going to come up around Thanksgiving but now Grace(my dd) has decided she is going to Texas for the month. I told her the weather will be too bad after that for us to drive up, so I don't think I will get to meet you until Spring But we will both be MUCH slimmer by then won't we??
Well, it's been a long day and I'm not finished yet, so I'm gonna get out of here! Hope everyone has a great Friday and weekend!!

Peace,
Kathy

Kathy, we all have setbacks for one reason or another, that is life! Get settled and then you can get back on track. I'm sure all the moving is worth some great exercise, so your muscle tone must be improving some at least

I got 8 miles in tonight and feel about my WI in the AM. But we'll see, everytime I get my hope up I plateau

Theresa

Where is everyone???? Hope to see everyone around soon.

Theresa

sandy, the new bisquick sounds really good. i hadn't heard anything about it. how many calories are in it?
hope you are having fun on your your trip laura!
melissa, i am glad everything with logan is going well right now. i'll be praying about your situation. hopefully all concerned will realize he is better off and safer with you.
i am excited about progressing on my november goal. i am down two more pounds, yay! tomorrow is my camping trip, so i am gearing up to stay op sun and mon. i bought some low-cal hot dogs, black beans, and broccoli, so dinner is pretty much set. breakfast is pancakes, eggs, and bacon, but with some moderation, that won't be bad either. thank goodness for sf syrup! only challenge now is smores

You don't need the smores, Cadwell! If you absolutely must have it, try to wait until all the stuff is almost gone and have the very last one, so it's impossible to grab another. Congrats on the pounds.

Theresa