TGIF!!!!
Mornin all. It's Friday, I really like Fridays--I don't have to get up early tomorrow unless I want to, and my ds says he doesn't have to go to bed early unless he wants to!
I get just 2 points for yesterday. I am battling a good old fashioned head cold, so I took some medicine and fell asleep last night. I feel much better this morning. I did, however lose 2 lbs this week!
I hope everyone has a wonderful day.
Judy

TOTAL LBS DOWN THIS WEEK SO FAR:

me, 5 Judy 2, Donna 2 = 9 lbs!

MORNING EXERCISE QUEEN:

Kim with 30 minutes eliptical KEEP ON ROLLIN KIM!

POINTS POINTS POINTS:

Judy
Donna
Kim

Faye

Just another quick check in because I slept in this morning and still have to get in my workout and shower. Need to go pay property taxes today and get that taken care of. DS6 is having a sleepover tonight, so I may go pick up some goodies and snacks to tie them through a movie or two. And I'm booked with petsitting clients this weekend starting today, so that should make for a busy day!

Julie - I'm so glad John is back home and tests didn't show it was anything serious. As for you, young lady - Crying is a healthy and natural reaction to the events around us. It just sounds like you needed to let go and get it all out. I hope you are feeling better this morning. If not, a good cry never hurt anyone! My continued prayers are with you and your family.

Kimmy - Great job on the campus workout! How nice and convenient! Maybe you can find an exercise buddy there to help cheer you up some? Whenever I have lost any amount of weight, its never good enough....I still see the fat person. Then you get to the point that you're thinking "I did all this work and I'm still fat." Well, that is a bummer. So maybe you can try focusing on the health aspect of your new lifestyle, rather than the weight aspect. Now, lastly, and this is just my opinion or it could just be Dr. Phil thing going on here, but I think you are putting way to much emphasis on food in your life. You need to find something out there that gives you more pleasure than food. Or you need to figure out why food seems to be your crutch.

Sorry to have rambled. Anyway, I did get my four points in yesterday. My weight loss leaves little to be desired. I had lost two pounds only to have gained it back last week. Now I'm down 1.5 lbs since Jan 5th. I really have to stop depending on that scale!

Well, off to do my Tae Bo and get the second 24 ounce bottle of water down! Hope everyone has a great day!

Hi Girls!

I've been MIA for the past few days - tried to post yesterday but my computer crashed just as I hit 'submit reply'.

I've not been doing well for the past 3 days - both me and Nigel have been feeling a bit low , the kitchen is a mess so we keep ordering take away. I know this is not good - it is AWFUL! I need to do something to sort myself out.

I am thinking of joining weightwatchers!. I'd really value your opinions here ladies - as I've never done it before. I just don't seem to be able to do this on my own (not at the moment anyway) - so I thought a new group might help me be more disciplined and motivated. I suppose I've got nothing to lose!

Julie - I'm glad John is recovering well. A similar thing happened to a lady I worked with once - she collapsed and lost consciousness and had trouble breathing - we were all so worried - again, it was the flu. Although the flu is a major killer, so we shouldn't dismiss it!
I'm sorry you are feeling low today - it happens to us all. I agree with Faye, about finding a new interest, or how about a new job? it sounds like you are frustrated - Hope you are feeling better soon.

Missed out on ANOTHER job today because I don't drive - the guy was REALLY interested and said he would employ me tomorrow if I could drive. He also said that I am going to find it impossible to get a social work job if I don't drive. I know he's right - I'm going to look into it straight away. I can't really afford it, but I'm never going to find a decent job until I do it!

Amanda xxxx

Amanda: WW is a very fine program, has lots of support, and can be very rewarding all around. The only thing I think it is expensive but if you are willing to shell out the money, then I would certainly consider it. Cleaning the kitchen is a good way to get in some exercise, kiddo. Don't get overwhelmed if it a real mess, just start with one job and finish it, like if you have piles of dishes, do the dishes, don't worry about straightening up, just concentrate on the dishes, or whatever. I would pick the job that would be the "top layer" so to speak. In other words, what needs to be done before something else can be done. If there is stuff all over the counters, than put away would be the top layer then counter washing could come next. See what I mean? Don't let a mess discourage you ever. Just take it one step at a time and work the "top layer" theory. As for the job, in this day and age it is almost imperative that you be able to drive, especially if the job is not in an area where you have any time of mass transit nearby.

I will do more points etc, when I hear from some more of you today.

House is cleaned, laundry done and put away, yippeee I can now veg and read or watch tv, then clean up and get ready to go to the gym with Jack.

Faye

Thanks Faye - some good advice.

Yes I thought weightwatchers was a bit expensive - but if I'm honest I spend more than the weekly fee on takeaway, and don't bat an eyelid!

My last experience of a slimming club was not too good - it wasn't weightwatchers, but another major group in the UK. I never felt welcomed or included, and I never felt the leader cared about me. Every week for about 5 weeks she would say to me, 'are you new?' - I got really fed up with it! I know it's not like that with all groups - I've been to another group (now closed) where I fitted right in, made great friends and had a great leader. I suppose I've been a little put off by my last experience - but maybe it's time to dip my toe back in the water.....

Good advice about the kitchen too - I will get to it!

Amanda xx

Hi Girls! TGIF!!!

Congrats on everyone who has lost weight. I think I forgot to mention my last lost which was 3lbs and got me to 156...now I am 155.5lb, but won't weigh in until Sunday. I really hope I make it to my Jan. mini goal.

I think for my Feb goal I will stress on exercising at least getting some kind of exercise in and losing another 5 lbs.

Most if not all the stuff I am buying now is Medium tops and size 10 bottoms, I have a wide back and big breasts so I think my tops will always be bigger . I am getting lots of compliments and my family is starting to really notice...I have lost almost 20lbs...never thought I could do it...Thanks for everyone's support here!! Thank you Faye!!

Faye- that tea tastes good...not bad at all. Hope you find it and give it a shot.

Hi girls...just wanted to share this pic of my 3 little musketeers with you all. Top-Kit, Middle-Gizmo, and Bottom-Nemo.

Hi Ladies,

Congratulations to all the losers you can include me in that group with a 3lbs loss this week

Amanda, my experience with W.W. was'nt good at all it was a very clicky group and the same bunch were praised for losing all the time while the others (including me) who had lost were not acknowledged at all i was basically paying the fee for getting weighed so i quit and just did it on my own at home. The woman at the meeting even said to us "its amazing how many people come to the first meeting just for the booklets and then never come again" no wonder i'm sure not all of the groups are the same and you may be lucky and find a good one but if you don't you can always not go again and join the ranks of all those other wise women Good Luck

Julie, i know just how you feel have you ever tried 5HTP? i suffer from depression lots and i found this really helped me so does exercise,even if you don't feel like it get up, get dressed and get out go window shopping or just walking you'll be amazed at how much better you will feel.

Hi there ladies,
Just thought I'd pop back in and let you know I'm feeling a bit better. DH came home early and took the whole family cross country skiing on a snowmobile trail near the house. The sunshine and exercise helped alot. Now they're all in the kitchen cooking dinner! I should wig out more often

I also spent most of the day decluttering and cleaning my office/sewing room. It had so many piles of CRAP I could barely walk through it all! I've done a pretty good job decluttering the rest of the house, but "my" room was always left until last and so never really got done. Well, it's done now and I feel like the spider webs in my brain are starting to clear.

Thanks so much for all the kind words and advice. I probably did just need a good cry to get the tension out of my system. But bi-polarism, schizophrenia, and general depression run in my family. So I always get a little freaked when I behave like this. It's so unlike me.

Now if I could just get the scale to move! At least DH has salvaged my 4 point day today with the skiing and his cooking....Though I probably would have claimed the exercise point just for all the cleaning I did today.

Amanda--I would definitely learn how to drive, not just for a job but also for the freedom it allows you. If you can't afford a class, maybe a friend would be willing to teach you. I learned late, and was a little afraid......but once I got going, it was fun!

Well, Guess I'll talk to you all tomorrow! Happy Friday.......
Julie

I'm bummed they gave the job to someone with more management experience. All that money, all those benefits----oh well, good interviewing experience.
Judy

Sorry to hear that Judy better luck next time

Julie, sounds like you ended up having a nice day glad you are feeling better.

I've just walked/jogged 3.15mls on my treadmill and i'm sat here now cooling down and sweating while i type (bet you wanted to hear that did'nt you? ) off for a shower now

EVENING EXERCISE QUEENS:

Julie with her cleaning spree and skiing GREAT GOING GIRL!!!

LBS WRAPUP: Dot down 3, Cat down 3 for a total of 15lbs this week! Great job girls!!!!

Judy: The good Lord knows what you need and will provide you with just the right job, hang in there. I know it is hard, but patience as they say is a virtue and it truly is.

We went out and bought a body fat and scale tonight because the scale I have I didn't think was weighing us correctly. I have reduced my body fat in the last 6 months by about 10%. Unfortunately, I still have about 20% to go! I am going to do it though!

Everyone have a really good night and I will talk to you in the morning.

Cat: Way to go with the exercise girl!!!!!!

Faye

SATURDAY: today is Sunny Thoughts Saturday. Share something funny or fun with us!

Good morning girls! Just setting up the day. I will check back later. I only got 1 yesterday BUT I am down another 4 lbs, which is 8 for the week and my week doesn't end until Monday. I am getting ready to go to the gym in about an hour and workout and KISS that treadmill 'cause I know that is what is making the big difference. This is what I did last year when I got really serious. Talk to you later.

Faye

Morning everyone.
Just a quick post to let you know I did get 4 points yesterday! Still not pounds lost......GRRRRRR. I'm so happy for Faye and everyone who are seeing losses. But I'm jealous at the same time! It's winter, I know....if I just keep on keepin' on, I know it will make a difference.

I'm teaching a 3 hour dance seminar this morning, so I gotta fly.........

Everyone have a great day!
Julie