Hi gals, I love reading your posts. You are such a funny lively bunch
Still not OP yet. Will start on Thursday. I know what you're probably thinking. But honestly I need a few days of mental preparing. Not to mention I'm not sure what I'll weigh in at. Anywhere from 250-260. I'm petrified. But ready to face the music.
Linda~ I saw the Amazing race as well. And it's so funny I had the exact same thought Like oh my God I would die literally if they made me jump. Not to mention I would have lied about my weight and snapped the bungee cord.
Kudos for you for swimming. I'm from Scotland originally. Moved to Canada many years ago. I'm from Glasgow. Where does your daughter live? And is she there permanently. I envy her, I love it there.
And I agree with your earlier post. You need a really good leader at meetings. I'm really lucky my leader is my neighbour and she has lost 70#. She is so keen and motivating. It helps immensely.
lilac~you are so funny looking at me you might think ab crunches are sweets that truly enjoy. But believe it or not I can do 100. It's only tiny curls, not full sit-ups. But you can really feel on those phantom stomach muscles. Phantom because I'm sure I have seen them at some time, just not for a very long time!
And I agree with your idea for a new thread.
j-ann~ I thank-you for the suggestion of mini goals. And after reading many posts noticed alot of people do this and have success that way. So I am going to do the same. Appreciate it.
And way to go avoiding those lovely picnic items.
leader~hope to see you back soon. And I so agree with you. I get so fed up with 20somethings with 15# to lose.I know it's all relative but still You should be so proud for that 75#. If you have already lost that much you can lose the rest. Good luck to you

Have good days.

Mandy

256?/160

Well its Tuesday so it must be weigh in day.....I have an hour and a half to go. I have been having strange health things this week, so maybe I wont have lost, but I have been OP and that is what counts
Just spent a happy few minutes clearing up cat sick. Why do I keep animals? This is a bit of a problem actually as I have three cats, and I am not sure which of them is ill.....this is the third time the disinfectant has been out in as many days.... I hope its just a passing thing.

I admire you ladies with kids. I simply could not cope

Today I had the fireplace man round, the electrician man round, and the conservatory blinds man round. As you can imagine much sucking in of air through the teeth ensued - and much 'oooh well love, I dont think you could really do that - it'd be very pricey you know....[suck in more air] thats a very dodgy junction box/chimney/conservatory window [delete as appropriate]....gonna be pricey' Oh pllleeeeese! But I suppose its all part of the game. I have given up getting lots of quotes to compare, and now I just have these people round until I find one who's energy I like. Does he have nice eyes? Do I trust him? Am I left feeling as if I am covered in slime/ants/napalm? Provided I like them they get the job. Today I liked the electric man, and the conservatory man (boy) was ok, although he looked as if he would benefit from sleeping for a week (remind me never to be a sales woman). The fireplace man was annoying and irritating beyond belief and had a 'legalise cannibis' sticker on the inside of his bag, which (whilst i actually agree with the cause) worried me as I thought he would be stoned the whole time and the job would never get finished. Oh, and the electrician was called Bill Moon - totally winning name. How could I not have hired him with a name like that?

So that is my domestic day. No exercise (no change there then), and food ok. Blackberry and apple stewed up for brekkie, home made soup ('Leek and Stuff from the Fridge Special' - it was ok although next time I think tarrogon rather than parsley/coriander (cilantro in american).......) and a baked potato. Tea tonight is chicken breasts, with sweet potato chips and salad - my WI night special and lots of mayo (well, a splodge).

Now, I expect that tonight might topple me under 250 ladies! So I will be easing myself out of the cyber door (hope I dont get stuck!) shortly - as I said, I hope you dont mind if I post here for a while too..!
Love to all
Lilac

Mandy, come to think about it, I'd probably lie about my weight too and snap the darned bungee rope but they'd never get me to jump voluntarily anyhow. I'd have to be dragged kicking and screaming all the way and I doubt if there are too many people who would want to bother dragging this bulk up to a rope, tying it on and then watching it splat into the bottom of a cliff. I can't even step off the edge of a swimming pool into water lapping right at the edge. Definitely don't like that sinking feeling, even though I'm so bouyant I'd just bob to the surface like a cork.
By the way, my daughter is currently living in Edinburgh. She and her new hubby (16 months married) were living in Zimbabwe for a couple of years but when things got bad there, they decided to relocate to Scotland. Luckily both have found good jobs there. Daughter has dual Canadian/German citizenship because my DH is German and has never taken out his Canadian citizenship. After all my years of nagging, it turned out to be a good thing because it meant daughter can work in any Common Market country and so can her spouse. Don't know how long they'll stay there. I'm hoping they eventually come back to Canada, or at least N. America, but he's from S. Africa so who knows?

This will be a quick note. Lots to do before I leave to jog in the water.

Lilac ..Don't you dare leave without saying goodbye. You know you're welcome to post here anytime, no matterhow little you weigh.

This may be inappropriate for this list but I hoe ou will bear with me:

It's a very strange day. No commercial planes in the air and as we listened to the radio at work we could see and hear the local Air National Guard taking off from the Syracuse airport with armed F16's. It gives me goose bumps. We see them everyday but they are always flying unarmed, training flights. Knowing they're carrying weapons is very frightening. We have co-workers who were in the Trade Center but word is they are ok. They were no higher than the 13th floor and were able to get out before the collapse. It's sad that we, as a people, do so much to hurt each other. I hope we will all pray, to which ever God you believe in, for peace and for the families of those lost today.

You all have a super OP evening. My WI is tomorrow and I think it may be a really good one. Clothes are getting loose again.

What a sorrowful day. Let us all pray for the family members and for the rescue workers. And for the world. This makes WW and counting points seem so trivial. Let us be grateful for our friends and family. I consider you my friends too.

On that note, do we have to associate 250 with our group? Maybe we can be generic and just be a group of friends helping each other.

President Bush is on so I must go. Take care.

Hi ladies! What a horrible day in America! What a terrible tragedy!

On the subject of food. My WI did not go well. I was up 2#. I hate holidays! It gave me permission to have a free for all since I didn't have to WI Labor Day Monday! Oh well, today is day 2 OP again. I'm back!

Mandy and Leader, welcome. I'm usually more regular, but just working too much lately. I will be back more often soon.

As far as the thread: I won't be at 250 for a very long time, I just can't imagine you all leaving me behind. I've been on this thread for over a year now and I love all of you. As far as a new name, if the stigma of 250 really gets to all of you new 'skinny minnies', then why don't we just start out the next new thread with 'Counting Down...(whatever the date is)' and leave it with no number in it??? I don't know, I can see how you would feel about being thinner than the number, but when I started here at 374# a Countdown to 250 was as close to my weight as there is here. I think even though none of you are my size, you probably have a better idea of what larger people go through having been near there once than folks on any of the other threads. As much as I would hate to lose all of you, I would also hate for anyone to come to the 'WW 100' subject and find their was no thread for them to post to because the numbers didn't go high enough. Just a thought.

I have read all of your posts but just have no desire to write more today. Very sad. Please forgive me. Gonna run.

"Always do right - this will gratify some and astonish the rest." - Mark Twain

Not much to say today -- I found my sister, safe, yesterday and that has occupied much of my time. My heartfelt prayers and tears go out to everyone touched intimately by yesterday's events.

Geri, you said, "if the stigma of 250..." -- actually, I think the I'm worried that the opposite is true -- that y'all wouldn't want me around if I go below. Makes it tempting to stall out so I don't have to leave, ya see? If everyone is kosher with our staying past 250 -- I'm here for sure. I just didn't wanna intrude if the number in the title mattered to anyone else, ya see?

Still OP, mostly because I can't eat. I threw up yesterday when I was watching the footage, before I knew my sister was alive, and the first building collapse. Eating hasn't worked well for me since then. Sorrow sorrow sorrow.

I cant say much except how shocked and stunned I am feeling by what has been happening. It is unimaginable horror. Glad you sister is safe Bunny.

Love to everybody. Its too dangerous not to love, and hold hands, when the road is this rocky.

lilac

HI!

Went to my Aqua-jogging class last night. IT WAS FUN!!! I would have happily stayed in the nice, warm, water for an extra hour or too. I stretched muscles I'd forgotten I had. Can't wait til tomorrow night.

Went to WI this AM rather than PM. Too much to do tonight. The mini-plateau is over!!!! I lost 7 LBS this past week. Been OP and drinking water like a fool. But it sure got this old body burning fat again!!!


BUNNY: Glad you sister is safe and sound! What a relief to you and your family.

To all the American folks, I'm so sorry my deepest sympathies. Words escape me.

Mandy

Linda invited me to pop in here, so I'm popping :waves: How is everyone tonite. I'm Autumn and have almost 200 pounds to lose. I've been doing really well on WW for 3 months, shed almost 25 pounds, I know its just a small step, but its a step. Hope everyone has a great evening.

Before I begin I hope that all are doing well after the tragic events. It hits extremely close to home here. From my house in Jersey (near the water) I could see the smoke. My father works in the city (up town) and he came home safely. My uncle works at the Pentagon, and he just missed it. So I am definitely counting my blesings. What a couple stressful days.

On a good note, I have been looking for a job and I was hired on monday and I should start monday. I am very excited about it. The only problem is that my eating routine/schedule/habits are going to change. Also, I can't possibly go to the gym before work anymore and that has me bummed. But at least I have a job. Hopefully after the first week or so I won't be as stressed.

On an equally good note, I lost another 3# at WI tonight. I was so excited. I am planning on going shopping tomorrow for new clothes, now that I am 42 pounds lighter, for my new job. It will be a fun day tomorrow.

Take care and I hope that everyone is surrounded by loved ones.
Melissa

Hi all! Food has been decent this week. I am back to journalling and things are going well. Went out for dinner with friends last night, Mexican. I ordered something with 'light' in the title. But had two, count them two, booba size Margaritas. YUM!!! When you don't eat all day, banking points for dinner, two Boomba size Margaritas can get you pretty loopy! Doesn't take much for this old girl!

Bunny: I really don't care what the thread is titled, I'd just like to keep my old friends. I know that some have already migrated away, some because they fell below 250, and some just because. * I'm glad you found your sister. That is really close. [[[hugs]]]

Lilacglitter: It sounds like the plans for your 'special place' are shaping up. I'm with you on the way a salesman or workman strikes me. I'm very picky about who I will give my business to.

J-ann: 7 pounds!!! WoooHooo for you! That is awsome! I bet you'll stick to weighing in in the morning.

Autumn Moon: Welcome aboard! Whereabouts in NC are you? I lived in Kernersville for 2 years back in the 80's. I love NC!

Melissa: 3 pounds! Good for you! And a new job to boot. Even though you'll have some eating schedule changes to make, it should be exciting for you. You can make the accomodations, You'll do it!

Linda, Cindy, Terri, Mandy and everyone else I have missed, I hope you are all ok.

I have theatre jobs all three days this weekend so I will be a very busy camper. I hope to get back in here on a regular basis, 'cuz it's just too darn hard to try to play catch-up. You all take care of yourselves and give your loved ones an extra hug tonight.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

"When you get to the end of your rope - tie a knot in it and hang on." - Eleanor Roosevelt

Hey ladies, how is everyone tonite. Me? Well I'm sort of down. I started a thread for people on WW who needed to lose 200+ pounds, seems I'm the only one using the thread, spent two days talking to myself, expect for the sweet woman from here who posted. I guess I just wanted to be apart of something and I really didnt know my way around here, so I just made my own, only to find out, no one wants to join, kind of stings. Well on to better news, went to my WW weighin, down 2 pounds. Got my 25lb magnet, and I'm very proud of myself. Everyone have a nice nite.

no more posts here! go to 'counting down from above 250' (hope that works for us all.....!!)