Thanks for the welcome I am looking forward to the support, encouragement and challenges that will follow. My begining wt and current wt is 214. Soon I will figure out how to put that in my signature or wherever you all have it.

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Faye
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FYI: I am going to start putting everyone's pts for the day all together no matter when you post them instead of doing it several times so be sure and look for them once a day from now on. For example, when Amanda posts her pts, I will edit this post and stick them up there with the rest instead putting them on a separate post.

Cheryn: is is pronounced Sharon? I stuck your weight stats on the spreadsheet so Jan 1 you will know how much you have lost in the 4 month period. As far as posting your stats at the bottom, go to the User CP and click on edit signature and then stick whatever you want in the box there to the right.

We had such a fabo day. I know you "oldies" know the problems with my dd and involving my grandson and what not and that things have been so strained and my dh and I have had no idea why. Anyway, she was wonderful, we are having lunch next week too and going the end of Oct to Nashville overnight and go shopping. She even volunteered to let us take T to the movies in Oct when that shark kids movie comes out and you know we haven't had him to ourselves in almost 2 years. I just hope when this thing with her brother happened she realized what she had done to the family and is trying to make it better. Thanks to those of you who prayed for her and I to get things right with us. I am thrilled to death even if we did go to Stone Cold creamery and get ice cream today. It was worth it!

Faye

Hi, all ... just a quick pop in to say I am still here, just have been really sick with a bad flu bug since Saturday, have not been to work all week but am going back tomorrow, so I will post longer then...have a good day all !!!!

It is indeed pronounced Sharon and in fact that is my real name. Cheryn has just been a long time almost nick name for me and usually isnt taken in forums.

THURSDAY: Today is Time for Us Thursday so be sure and give yourself some time today!

I will check back in a few hours ladies.

Faye

Morning I think.

Only pts for water and exercise yesterday. There was an openhouse at Corey's school yesterday evening, and with no time to cook before it I ended up eating what was there. The good thing was that I did not give in to the cookies and cakes that was calling my name. So that is the good part.

Welcome to you Cheryn! This is a wonderful place and I know that you will love it here.

As to the deal with my lil bullheaded boy, yes I have laid out his cloths the night before and he does dress before he eats. However, with the ADHD there are many days that no matter it is hard getting him ready. His bedtime is 9 pm but lately I have been enforcing a 830 bedtime. I get him up at 6 am and meds are the first thing that we do. I really hate the idea of getting im up at 530, guess that I am dreadign giving up any sleep for me.

Julie, I too had no idea about the writing. I am thrilled for you. I know that it is hard and that with time you will get that novel published. Just got a case of nose trouble here what type of mags have you had your articles published in?

Faye, glad to hear that you had a great day with your dd and T. If anyone deserves it you do.

Carri, hope that you get to feeling better soon. I guess that the bright side of the bug is that if you are like me you have lost more weight. LOL!

Going to get a move on catch everyone later.

Hugs to all
sandy

Morning lovelies!

Finally! A 4 point day for me yesterday. It's so much easier for me on Mondays and Wednesdays when I have exercise already scheduled in. I'm gonna have to do something today though, if I'm gonna keep my 4 day exercising goal this week.

SandyB and Sandy--Thanks so much for the words of encouragement about my writing. They mean alot to me, really. Everyone should have dreams encouraged, but so few people do. It's sad really. We all are truly blessed to have each other here.

Faye--I'm so glad your daughter seems to be turning a corner! I know she tends to be cyclical with her emotions, so I hope this time the good feelings stick for good.

Carrie--Sorry to hear about your flu. Hope you're feeling better and are enjoying that new job! Congrats, by the way, I'm so happy for you. I know you were miserable where you were.

CHeryn--WELCOME to our little group! I think you'll find the group here very supportive and successful at helping everyone progress towards their goals.

Amanda--Missed you yesterday, hon....you must've been out swimming

Susan, Cat(s), everyone else.....Have a wonderful day!

Julie

GOOD MORNING BEAUTIFULS!!!!! 4 points yesterday... helped my friend rearrange her living room...lol hauled chairs upstairs ... it was fun! And she is thrilled with her new room. Welcome to Cheryn... the women here are the best... filled with love,support and hope.
Faye... I am so glad all went well yesterday with u and dd. I agree as well that i hope it sticks... it would be so good for you all.
Julie... oh my friend... i am thrilled that i could help encourage u to keep at your dream... your right everyone needs that... and i have no problem helping out when i can...lol
Sandy... congrats on the no cookies...lol maybe this thing with Corey is a faze... or hes just having a hard time getting into the routine... hopefully it will all fall into place soon
Amanda... hope all is well with u over there...
Carrie... i hope u feel better soon... altho i agree with Sandy... weight loss...lol!! Seriously tho... get well soon
EVeryone eles... hope all is well with you all... I have to get in the shower after my coffee... need ot pick up my dd form school at 10am... She went to camp yesterday.... and she was sooooooooo excited... i am anxious to find out how it went.
I will check back later... everyone have a fantabulous day... remember to take care of u... love to u all
Sandy

Four points for my first day...it's always easy to start. It's the follow through thats tough. But there is that dress hanging in my closet I want to wear! Well, I am more determined than I ever have been before to get back to the svelt me I used to be!

What do you all do on Thursdays to take care of yourselves?

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Cheryn: I believe it is important for each of us to give ourselves special time so I set up Thursday for that day. It can be anything from a bubble bath, an hour alone with a book, a manicure, whatever, just some time to yourself. Most of these women, unlike I, have children that take up a lot of their time. I see you have three and know that you are probably always busy so you MUST give yourself some time and be good to yourself.

YEAH, the car will be done today and they even DETAILED it! They found a mechanical problem that will cost us about $150 but we just can't swing it right now. We have spent about $500 on rental cars and then $250 for the deductible that the insurance didn't cover. It will have to wait until payday next week. I will be so glad to get my big ole car back looking like new!

Well, I need to clean downstairs and this isn't getting it done. Well done on pts girls! Tomorrow is weigh in so I am keeping my fingers crossed for you all and me too!

Faye

Afternoon all -
I had 4 points for yesterday, sick and all...I am back to work today, thanks for all of the well wishes...for those of you who said I may lose weight , you are wrong If anything I gained weight because I was too sick to cook and just took whatever my dh would buy and bring me ( pizza, McDonalds,
etc ) ... so I guess only tomorrows scales will tell, I am a little scared...but obviously yesterday I was back on track and ready to go...a little hungrier today than usual but I will get through it ...

Faye - Good news on the car front, glad to hear it has worked out ( too bad you had to pay some )...

Julie - Thanks for the congrats on the job, I did accept the position but I may not be able to start it for a few weeks, so I am still in my old miserable position for now...oh well, something to look foward to I guess

Cheryn - Welcome

Hi to All and have a great night....

Evening.

Just checking in real quick. Got in exercise and water and staying op wasnt there. Have been upset about the weather that is nearing us. Eventhough I have found a place to move to I can't move in just yet and I am worried that this porch my come off of the back and cause me some trouble before I move. GOing to try to sleep some will check in in the moring

hugs
sandy

FRIDAY: Today is Fabulous Lbs DOwn Friday. How many did you lose this week, girls?????

My car is soooo pretty. They even cleaned the leather seats, steering wheel etc and it smelled so nice. They waxed it and hopefully it won't rain today and mess it all up already. Looks like a brand new car except for a couple spots on the rear bumper where the coating stuff has chipped a little and on the left passenger door where a shopper whacked it with their car and put a small dent in it.

I will be back later ladies

Faye

Morning Ladies,
Hope all you hurricane-y folks are surviving ok. I got 2 points yesterday....water and exercise. Ate too many calories. I just can't seem to get it all together at once. I am still on track to meet my goals this week, though. 5 days op (I have 4) and 4 days of exercise (I have 3) and 8,000 words (I have nearly 5,000)...so that makes me happy.

Faye, glad you like the car....after all that hassle!

I have to git now....the mommy bus is leaving.

TTFN,
Julie