HI everybody! Glad to see so many of you still cranking along!

Heather... ummm yes.. the scale moved... UP three pounds!! I just could not believe it... I am exercising 60-90 minutes average a DAY and GAINED weight again. It is really hard not to be discouraged at the moment. I was doing so well but now just can't lose.

Thanks for the comments on the picture (you too, Jen!)... LOL you know it is funny... I took those and then took some with all my makeup on and stuff... the "real me" one was BETTER! And Zelma, yes I did try it "your" way and it sure is easier to get the picture in the viewer. Only problem is it made them so much more close-up and every blemish and freckle showed LOL. But Zelma... not sure why but for some reason I really liked that picture too... LOL I decided to use it for my avatar, wet hair and all.

As for bigger pix... yes Heather I agree with you about people posting those gigantic ones which have not been resized... but I sized mine down to a nice pixel size that would have been nice here, but was unable to post it. Thinthinker it is good to know an improvement is coming to the site reference this!!! Yay!

Well today I called my doctor to get an appointment to see if she can give me any advice and input since I just canNOT lose weight any longer. However I AM losing inches because I am wearing clothes which were too small. But I just don't GET it why the weight loss stopped! As my brother (who lives way back in the sticks of Missouri) would say... "I been to two county fairs and a pie supper... and I ain't never seen nothin' like this!!"

Oh and Heather... LOL don't "knock" exercising our tushes off... for some of us it is the "way to go."

I saw the Christmas challenge too... but I too do not set deadlines on weight or size goals. I set goals that it is up to ME as to whether or not I accomplish them.

Misti - I love your piccy hun .. you really look healthy and fantastic Great job!

Brenda (and others regarding kids) .. I had my daughter when I was 19, and was a single mother pretty much for most of her life. I missed out on doing a lot of things and gave up my music career which was just taking off when I got pregnant .. but it was a choice I dont regret. I always thought I would have like 2-3 kids .. but there were probs after I had Ash and I couldnt have any more .. but Ive come to terms with that too .. only one hurdle I havent passed and that is I cant hold a baby, not yet anyway .. my best friends daughter had a baby and I have only just started to hold her and she is almost a year old .. so there are still the yearnings there. I wouldnt want any new kids now tho. Ash is 15, getting a lot more independant and almost ready to spread her wings, my hunny and I spend most of our time without her around on the weekend as she is out a lot which I must admit I quite enjoy lol .. I suppose Im lucky having her so young really, cos Im still young enough to do a lot .. I know a lot of ppl are having their kids about now, my sisters kids are all 10 and under and she is older than me ... darned if I could do what she does now lol .. sometimes feel a little selfish about that .. but then you only have one life .. so sometimes a little selfishness is a good thing Good on you for your choices ... I love seeing my nieces and nephews .. but I love knowing they go back lol ..

I have been doing terrible with my exercise lately .. but the weather really affects me .. on crappy rainy and cold days I just like curling up under a blanket and watching a dvd or reading or cross stitching .. which is what I have been doing today too lol ... but I got in 7 minutes on the flyer yesterday .. and am about to get on it again in a couple of min for an afternoon go .. then hopefully I will get on again tonight to try to get my 15 minutes done today... but I have been eating right .. not quite as much as my diet plan says .. BUT I did manage to get down 2 litres of water yesterday .. boy did I feel bloated rofl ... and the bathroom became a room that had a frequent visitor too!! am a little behind today on water consumption .. havent had my first bottle yet, but will guzzle that down after I have been on the flyer ...

Hope everyone else is having better weather lol .. Im soooo looking forward to summer .. its a lot easier to diet I think in the summer .. you dont keep craving those comfort foods like casseroles etc .. and the salad vegetables are a lot easier/cheaper to get too! lol ..

Hello Ladies.. I hope everyone is having a good day and good night! I just joined my first challenge I think it will be really fun I don't have time for personal's now but I am wishing everyone the most positive wishes.

Brenda: I bet you are experiencing water weight. I hope that the majority of it is that for you.

Ptty: Hi girl. Glad to see you. Glad you are still under 300 too.

Wyllen: Yes I am back on the exercise wagon at least.lol I did my free weights today and also rode my bike for a mile and a 1/2. Tomorrow back to curves too.

Nelli: Yea on your -2 pounds!

Newsnerd: Wow, 2.5 miles is a super great start!

Jen: Congrats on getting back on the exercise wagon since vacation is over. Now if we can get back on the eating good wagon. lol

Zelma: Hi

TXtilly: Good job eating so well at your cook out.

Kayley: Nice to see you and of coarse we miss you when you are gone.

I just asked my hubby if after we move if i join ww would he go with me. He said if it would help me than he would go at least at first. YEA. I just love him. lol

Hi and hugs to you all
Annie

Kayley... you silly girl, of COURSE we really care! Glad you are having such an active summer though... but we DO miss you!

Melissa -- Thanks for the Kayley update! Glad she's okay!

Zelma -- hmmm... perimenopause.... hmmmm... I AM 40... hmmm... la la.... hmmmm.... no, don't really want to think about that.... hmmmm... la la... why does that thought scare me???

Misti/Sue -- After I got to Onederland the scale actually moved up a few pounds for a couple of weeks and then whooosh... back down. If you are keeping on plan I would keep with it. It is REALLLLLY discouraging, but these things DO happen... scales are !!

Did I knock exercise? I didn't mean to!!

Oh, there's Kayley -- Sounds like you're going like gangbusters! Glad to hear you're doing well and so busy! I wish I were that busy! I wanted to lose weight to get more of "a life". Instead, I feel like I'm always cooking, shopping, and exercising!

Thanks for the encouragement, Heather! I definitely plan on keeping with things! Can't give up now! And I must be losing inches because I am wearing outfits that I could not wear a month ago... and my weight is virtually the same. Also I can FEEL the difference in my energy levels and also feel the muscles in my arms and legs which were not there before... wow, feels nice! And the difference in my complexion is amazing! I just try to focus on the positive and keep moving forward!! But I do think it would be a good idea to get my doctor's input... LOL she is going to be shocked when she sees me as it has been a while since I've been there.

And I was just funnin' you a bit about the exercise. I do get your point and it is very easy for people sometimes to overdo it especially when they first start out. I tend to go at it full force -- but when I was younger and in shape I was extremely athletic. So I am actually enjoying being so active again... in fact I wish I had time to do more LOL.

Dogpal... you are doing GREAT! Congratulations on all the weight you have lost. I am very proud of you!!! You are always such an encourager to others, too!

Hi all,

Nope not a couple of days, I am here!

I expected a bit of anxiety due to having to immerse hubby into my daily schedule again and now that I'm on a diet, him wanting to do things, etc.

It was a wee bit tougher than my other days but I managed well, actually. we went out for dinner and I got a grilled chicken sandwich and salad. He was going to have pizza and talked about bacon for a bit and I just asked him not to talk about it. He whined for a small bit and then said I was right, and he'd support me. He was tired and grumpy I think. Anyway he in the end got the same dinner as I did. Both with no mayo of course

I'm just cooking up some chicken for tomorrow's meals and hubby is downstairs doing his exercise and I'm gonna join him in a sec.

Sorry I don't have time to say more or I'd comment on some of the other messages

Tomorrow is weigh in day for me so hope for the best.

~ Angie

ok, so cheating or not, im counting the 3 hours it took to build my new desk and shelves. i have been cleaning my room like a MAD woman for the last 3 days. and sweating my butt off. i also have been totally on point. so, yeah. im counting the 3 hours.