Good news, cat wandered in about 9:30 last night wondering what all the fuss was about! So happy to have her home.....

Not much else new. I'm so happy it's Friday. I've had a very busy week at work, and finally had to ask for an extension for one deadline. I hated to but with our ongoing computer issues, plus everything else I'm working on it would just be impossible to meet. Plus, it's a semi-artificial deadline, and applies to all the libraries in the state who must file this report - they'll have plenty to read on time, and wouldn't be ready for mine the day it's due anyway, right?

Looking forward to the weekend. It's definitely fall here, so I'll be doing lots of getting ready for winter stuff. DH filled the woodbox yesterday, and put away all the deck furniture. I'll be freezing swiss chard (which he already picked), and picking the last of the peas. We had some last night for dinner - very yummy. DH is leaving Sunday for one last camping trip, so I'll have a few days alone which sadly I usually use as an opportunity to work late to try to catch up..... Gonna work some exercise into the weekend as well.

Hi everyone,

Pat, I'm so glad that your cat came home.

Dagmar, I hope today is better for you.

Happy birthday again Jessica!

We got enough of a surge from Ike passing us by that some of the streets here, and all of the boat ramps, docks, and low-lying yards were flooded yesterday, but have receded today. That's why almost everything's on pilings here, including my new house! It got a little squashy underneath (I knew this happened during storm surges before I rented the place) but is dry today. I'm going to go home a move a few carloads of stuff today into my new house, and probably go out to dinner with my outgoing boss and several co-workers tonight. The rest of the weekend will be moving and cleaning the old place. I'm so excited to be free!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Pat,
I'm so glad your kitty came home. My kitties are 100% inside kitties and we had the funniest thing (now it is funny) thing happen when we lived in S. Africa. Someone knocked on my door and they were holding a very mad, very wet, cat and asking if it was mine. The cat was growling and hissing and looking ferocious. It looked a little like my sweet innocent Wilbur, but he doesn't go outside. So I said "I don't think so". He looked at me confused and said that his name tag had my address on it. So then I said he might be mine. The guy didn't really want to give him to me but he REALLY didn't want to hold onto him anymore. He said my cat had gotten into his yard (we must have left the door open accidentally is all we can figure) and his dog started chasing him. Wilbur fell into their pool and they had to drag him out kicking and screaming! You would have thought Wilbur would never have tried to go out again-- wrong!

Hello everyone, I really need you ladies (and gents if Gary is reading) right now. I'm failing miserably at maintenance and need to get back on track before I do too much (more) damage. I've got to get myself back under control and I'm going to stay here so I can be accountable.

I've been lurking around reading everyone's posts, and I'll be back later this weekend to post more. Right now though, I wanted to specially let Bargoo, know that you've been in my thoughts and prayers. I'm praying for a complete recovery, and like the other ladies have said, sometimes you just have to do what you you can do to get through. Take care of yourself.

I'll be back later today to chat and to report that I am back on plan - or maybe I'll get back on the no excuses thread for that. It's time to turn off the weather channel and get to bed. Talk to you all later!

Glad you posted . We can (and we all do) get back on plan if we keep being accountable to each other. You've taken the first step and posted here. What's going on ?

Dagmar

I never weigh myself on the weekend and I always gain a couple of lbs. which I then take off the following week .

So I weighed myself yesterday morning and this morning and will do so Sunday and Monday too. I am at 131 for the second day in a row and plan to still be there after the weekend.

I am actually dieting again to be sure that I'm at 130 when I get on that plane for NYC. I'm putting on my skinniest jeans, which I will wear while in NYC, every night to keep from eating in front of the TV.

I know the number on the scale doesn't mean so much but it, and the way the jeans fit, make me feel like the most confident person in the world

And that's going to be the plan beyond my vacation too.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Dagmar

Tammy, what a fantastic loss, 160 pounds! That is outstanding.I am sure you are going to get right back on plan.
Thank you for your concern and prayers it means a great deal to me.

HI GALS

I will never catch up but I am joining TAMMY! In mentioning that I am NOT MAINTAINING

I left Tuesday the 2nd weighing 170.4 and flew home last night, weighing in at 175.0 this morning. Too many casseroles, I am doing the cooking for my brother and bil and I in our company apt. I have to do better next week. We are working 5 - 10's and 8 hrs. on Sat and Sun. I am burning off a lot of calories but eating so much...and a few beers over my "less than 2 a day limit" last week.

Again prayers for BARGOO

BARBARA...That might of been me on the freeway...I always check out hot gals in brand new sleek cars

Gotta go....chores do do as we prepare for tomorrow's big party here for my nephew's NAVY send off!

I will fly back to Sacramento tomorrow night and be gone at least a week. Computer time is limited so until then....

MEGAN....stay dry!

Tammy and Gary! It's wonderful to have you both back again!

Tammy, it's hard to believe that you're "failing miserably" at maintenance. As I'm sure you're read here, maintenance is a rollercoaster for a lot of us (me! ) and gains are pretty common. The key is to do exactly what you've done, which is nip it in the bud NOW before it gets out of hand and get right back to where you want to be. It's obvious that you are a total superstar at weight loss, so now's the time to go back to Weight Loss 101 -- go back to basics -- and deal with your gain before it gets too big and scary. Have you read Thin For Life? Chapter 5: Nip It In The Bud: Break The Relapse Cycle might be helpful to you and we have a discussion about it here. And there's a sticky thread Relapse that might be helpful to you too.

No matter what, Gary, Tammy, and anyone else who's struggling ... don't ever give up! This may be one of the toughest fights of our lives and we may always struggle but we haven't failed until we quit trying. Keep posting, tell us how you're doing and how we can help, and we'll be here for all of you.

I'm up 2 lbs since yesterday . Got to be water/bloat. Ate 280 extra calories of rice chips (better than they sound) but no way does that make a 2 lb. "real" weight gain .

Now I remember why I don't weigh every day. Too aggravating. But helpful on the weekend so will continue and will probably be back to 131 tomorrow .

Am going to order "Thin for Life". Thanks Meg ! You are a wonder!

Dagmar

This is just a fly-by post, but I wanted to take a moment to say to Tammy that you'll be just fine!! You've been such an inspiration to me and so many other people here! I'm failing miserably at eating in any kind of healthy way -- I get the occasional vegetable but I'm mostly eating junk. Now my mom has finally gone back home and I can get things somewhat back to normal, and I have my 6-week postpartum checkup Friday, so the OB will hopefully tell me I can start doing any kind of exercise I want. Now I'll have to figure out how to exercise on absolutely no sleep!!! I can't believe how enormous I am -- I really have to do something soon!!

So it sounds like several of us need support right now. Thank goodness this is the best place for it!

Lisa, Tammy, Gary, I have no doubt you all will be able to do the things you want to do with regards to weight and health. A for each of you.

Oh Lisa! I remember those sleepless days all too well, but -- even though it's hard to believe now -- things DO get better. Little Henry (Bean?) will sleep through the night, you'll get some sleep, and you'll have time and energy to focus on YOUR needs.

If your doctor lets you start off with some exercise, it might help you get a handle on your eating. The two always go hand-in-hand for me and a focus on fueling your body for exercise sometimes makes it easier to pass up the junk.

Just like Tammy, you're one of the weight loss superstars here at 3FC. You're a pro at weight loss, you did it before, you know exactly what to do, and I'm absolutely confident you can do it again. We're here for you every step of the way, in any way that we can help.

I did good yesterday...weighed in at 172.4 this morning (all 3 tries!)

Big party here for nephew's NAVY send-off

Wish me luck!

Prayers for all of you ~ See you when I get back in 6-10 days...unless I sneak some computer time from the boss....