Morning all, just stopping in before I finish getting ready for work. I did great op yesterday. I had a nice bowl of frozen fruit for a snack last night - that is my downfall lately. Bad snacking after 8:00. One day at a time!

Hi Tiki and Welcome!!! How old are your kids? My dd is 4 and the joy of our lives. Where in MA are you? We are on the south shore.

Niki, we have a similar swing set - not net or rock wall. The next door girls do love to come over and play. Congrats on the great loss!!!

Frouf, glad to hear what the dr had to say. I agree on finding someone to talk to. After we lost our son, i went into a deep depression. Talking about things really helped me get out of it. There is no shame in needing help - the alternative is too bleek! I hope the meds start to help you
feel better soon. Did the Dr say how long it should take to feel a difference?

Well, got to get moving, i'll check back later.

Morning ladies.

Vickie, it's weird! I read your 4 year old roof is leaking; so is mine! We built our house 4 years ago, and the roof just started leaking about a month ago, any time it rains hard. We finally had a roofing guy out yesterday to look at it, and best news is, it'll take a $5 tube of sealant to fix, and we can do it ourselves! I even clambered up on the roof with him (in the rain no less) so I could see where the problem was. (Dh would have, but I told him not to - he was wearing his nice work slacks.) Anyway, it seems that in one of the places where different roof sections meet, a tiny square of roof was not covered by shingles. The contractor thought that was where the problem was, because he said the flashings around our vents and skylights looked fine. I really hope that's all it takes to fix the problem, because I'm tired of having a bucket in my kitchen to catch the drip coming from my light can or speaker.

I still feel cruddy - have been hit by a massive cold. I was up half the night coughing, and am so worn down and exhausted. Luckily, dd goes to preschool this morning, and I may try to nap then.

Well, gotta get the muchkins ready for school.

Later,
Angela

Hello everyone
I am new here and started core a few days ago . I started at 310 pounds and lost 105 but since quitting smoking over 2 years ago I have gained some back I am ready to reach goal and need some support . This place looks great and I have enjoyed reading and learning so far . So If you have room for another corebie ! lol Here I am ready to go
Gina

Welcome Gina!! This a great bunch of supportive ladies here. Congratulations on your magnificent weight loss, did you lose it all doing core. Way to go on quitting smoking!

Eat rubbish...feel rubbish, as a wise chick in the Maintenance forum says.

I went grocery shopping while hungry today. We all know what a huge mistake that is! Came home w/Barbara's whole wheat fig bars (well, not so bad), whole grain graham crackers (well, not so bad), a tub of hummus (my downfall!) and a bag of mini candy bars (i.e., the mini 3 Musketeers, etc.) DD asked to have milk chocolate around the house and I figure an occasional treat for her is worse than the "this is always forbidden" mentality, which ultimately leads to eating disorders.

In any case, since I was unpacking groceries around 11:30, and had carelessly skipped breakfast, I wasn't exactly restrained in what I ate--both in the unpacking and in what I finally had for lunch! My triumph: only 1 serving of hummus and it went straight back the fridge.

All in all, it could have been worse. I went to Turbo Kick class last night and I'm doing the climbing wall at the YMCA tonight.

Still, I ask that people write back and tell me to do the right thing:
1. eat breakfast
2. DO NOT shop while hungry
3. Don't buy crap if I don't want to eat it (the chocolate should be fine--I'm not much of a candy eater).

Argh...

Hi Gina and welcome - looks like you have done a FANTASTIC job on WW and will continue to do so! Please feel free to join in whenever you can.

So am I supposed to climb up on my 8 yr old roof and start looking for leaks? I guess they would leak into our very high attic area first before we would even notice anything on the second level! Good luck Vickie - hope it is only the matter of a sealant like Angela mentioned.

Angela - sorry you are not feeling well - sure hope you were able to get that nap in!

...and did someone ask about the NEXT CHALLENGE? Are you all ready for Lose 2 Cruise 2? This will be a longer challenge - 21 weeks - maybe starting May 1st? What do you think?

So going out for dinner w/gf tonight prior to watching dd in that big broadway hit musical "Zombie Prom' (http://www.geocities.com/zombieprombie/story.html) - can't wait! (and I get to see it again sat night - yippee!).

And have yet to complete my income tax - due april 30th - I think dh is working on his now (he owes $$) - and I sure hope I am getting some back!

Later,

Frouf

Well I went back to WW this morning and got my new materials since I havent been to a meeting since Nov 06.My scale and theirs are about a 2.5lb difference so I'm not weighing at home and just will WI there again.No sense having two weights going! I was not crazy about the leader.She was so dry,but the people were nice so we'll see if I go to that meeting again.I overheard a woman saying she was going to this leader now cause the other one wasnt motivating her anymore,I'm wondering if the other leader has a pulse if she found this one motivating LOL I guess everyone has different styles.Also when the women were talking(which they were all eager to do and share) this leader seemed kinda like "oh" almost like she thought these women were ruining her meeting,like she had a set way she wanted to do things.Really awful vibe from her,receptionist was so rude but I can deal with that,very upset I did not have 50 cents on me and no change in her drawer.I Kept wondering if that was my problem lol I declined her offer of a bag for my product out of fear LOL The leader spoke so loud,think she thought she was in a stadium,I left with a headache.
Hi Gina!!!!! Glad you came
Paula-My daughters are 10months old and my oldest will be 4 in Sept!They are our I do live in mass as well,actually we just moved to the south shore in December! Small world
Yes I did mention a challenge! I'm always up for one! Got any details?
Whatever they are I'm in!
Frouf have fun tonight!!

Elana,I love hummus too! I'm sure there is a way of making that core no? Is chickpeas on the list? Will have to look again
All in all you did not do too bad, when I first went shopping for core last weekend I was hunrgy and did alot of core but bought some snacks as if I was on flex thinking I will be ok.Nope not this week I will do a lot better this weekend.

Thank you
I started doing weight watchers and lost 105 pounds and then after gaining about40 back I tried Atkins , south beach and diet pills. I found that If I rally work the program it is great for me . I have to be honest in my choices and stay a day ahead . I am no good under stress and if have to cook a whole meal while hungry I find myself in big trouble So here I am back on ww , this time core and I like it . I enjoy whole healthy foods.

I here you on hungry and shopping . Just not a good match .
I do have a core Hummus recipe
I take a can of chickpeas and mash them with a potatoe hand masher.
Add the juice from 1 whole lemon (or more to taste)
I use 1 tsp evo
and a bunch of garlic( try placeing the garlic bulbs in a bowl with water and microwave for a minutes or two) when they are mushy I just squeeze it out into the mixtue.
I really enjoy this

Thank you Frouf

Sounds like you leader was dry toast !
I hope it gets better there if not go somewhere else.
I am happy we found eachother here
I really like this board too.
Catch ya later chickie

Welcome new chickies,,,,
Im heading out tomorrow...you all behave while Im gone!!
Down 1.5 this am on the scale....almost time for a new chickie

Hi Everyone
Thought I would get on here for a few. We are in a storm watch. It is funny looking out. In one direction. It is stormy looking. In the other the sun is shining. I looked for a rainbow. But didnt see one.

FROUFY Glad you talked to your Dr. Hope the new meds help. Am thinking of you. Hope you had a good time with GF.
VICKIE hope you are getting the repairs done. Hope you are feeling better.
ONTARGET How are you doing. Any shooting matches coming up. I guess that is what you call them.
GINAS Gald to have you. That is a great weight loss.
TIKI Glad you are here too. Sorry your leader wasnt very good. Is there another meeting close by that you could try.
P.A. Have a good trip.
TO EVERYONE ELSE I am thinking of you. Hope everyone is doing ok.
Well am going to get off here for now.
Need to check the rest of my mail.
Have a great evening everyone
coco

Elana: DO THE RIGHT THING! We're counting on you!

I'm doing OK with food, but lousy on the exercise. Same 'ole same 'ole. I think I'll change. I'll let you know!

I have a house full of guests: no time and too much FOOD around here. I made them chocolate chip cookies and I've eaten only two! Sooooo proud of myself.

Talk to you tomorrow!

Rhonda