Ladies I can't thank you all enough!

It means the world to me, really, all the kind words and cheers! I swear I was busting to tell you guys. The 5 minute walk from the Doctor's office felt like forever!

I don't have much time and energy today. Still not sleeping too well. I thought I'd be fine yesterday, but my best friend called at 10:30 p.m. and it looks like her divorce will be getting nasty and I'm being sucked into the middle of it! After that conversation I couldn't sleep forever. Finally took a muscle relaxer for the too-tight neck muscles and headache and knocked myself out but I'm groggy now at work.

I'll try to do some really good replies soon! I love you all! Thank you again!

The apartment I saw yesterday was absolutely horrible! There were 3 or 4 guys currently living in it and it was just gross. I couldn’t believe the landlord was showing it with them still in there with the idea someone could move in right after they left. It needs painting and cleaning so badly. I drove by the neighborhood last night of the one I am seeing tonight and it is a really nice little area, so we’ll see how that one goes. I have high hopes, especially since today is my last opportunity to give a 30-day notice on my current place for April 1, but at the same time I don’t want to get too worked up. I tend to over think and plan, and then also I sometimes add in unknown details beforehand and then have a harder time seeing the reality past my imaginings.

I had good news on the scale this morning. I lost 2 pounds and hit my 3rd short-term goal and a total of 80 pounds lost. I really hope I can keep things going with the upheaval of moving, but then carrying boxes around is pretty good exercise. I got myself a gift – a dragon pendant I have been wanting. Since I no longer have a BF to get my jewelry (not that he ever did really) I need to make sure to take care of myself every once and awhile.

Hi All,

Not a lot to report today, have been pretty lazy apart from my exercising. Thank goodness I had that too or I may have sat on my butt all day lol.

Patti - am glad you were feeling a bit better last time you posted, that you are all better now.

That's cool that Chris is your fave, he is a front runner for me too, but it's still too early for me to make my final decision.

Zelma - so lovely to see your post. How are you doing these days? I hope you are coping OK

Ronnie - great to see you made yourself a ticker, I love seeing everybodys' when they are moving down!

I don't want to contradict your doctor or anything because God knows I am no expert. But it seems that a lot of diets tend to encourage you to eat 3 meals a day and at least two snacks so that it keeps your metabolism going. I am just wondering if that is the case then if you only eat your three meals a day and have nothing else to eat will you have the good results the doctor expects? Maybe you could mention it to him? Whatever you end up doing I hope it will work for you. What about exercise, are you doing any?

Brenda - slow down and smell the roses girl You are one lady who is always on the go, I don't know how you manage it!!

Shadie - well done on losing those inches. I much prefer the tape measure to the scales!!

Have been looking for you on Pogo, not seen you lately, I guess we keep going on at different times! I'll catch you for a chat soon

Lisa - I hope that your Methodist Diet will be the ONE that works for you. It's cool that you and Sharon are starting around the same time, it will give you both incentive to hang in there when you are just about fed up to the back teeth of liquids liquids liquids

Sharon - your words are a virtual hug which although not as good as a real one would be, are still heart warming and comforting Good luck at the docs my friend

Kymberly - another AI fan, cool!! I love the show and we here in the UK get to see it on Friday nights, the show and the results show are shown together. It's all repeated on Sunday night too if we miss it on Friday for any reason.

Sorry your WI wasn't as good as the one at the docs, it's more than likely just the different scales causing the difference rather than you having gained anything. Shame it wasn't the same though because I know you are trying to get your team right into that top spot in the comp!

Lilion - sorry to hear that your friend's divorce is getting nasty and that you are in the middle of things. Try to focus on the good things like your FAB weight loss, when you can't sleep, easier said then done I know

Nancy - ewww that apartment did sound gross, see what happens when 4 men share a place, YUCK. I hope the one you are going to see next is going to be far nicer and much more suitable

Well done on reaching your 3rd small goal by losing that last 2 lbs 80 lbs is just awesome!! Just 20 little ones left to go before we can all celebrate your 100 lbs lost. Pretty exciting thought isn't it! I love that you bought yourself that necklace you have been wanting, good for you for treating yourself

OK got to go make a start on tea now, so take care all and I'll be back later.

Hugs,

Ammi

Nancy -- I don't know how you're handling all this on the inside, but you SOUND so sane and sensible in dealing with all this... giving yourself a gift is a great thing indeed!!!

Heather - I am glad I sound sane, but I do have my moments. Every once and awhile this panic creeps over me and I have to spend some time calming myself down. Change is always difficult - even if it is welcome change. I am actually really excited about certain things, like decorating my own apartment exactly how I want it, and I try to focus on those things rather than the scary things.

Nancy - hiya, just to say I remember the very first night I was a single parent with a 2 & 4 year old. I sat on my bed hugging my knees to my chest with wave after wave of panic of how on earth I was going to keep the kids safe and bring them up on my own. I was actually panicking about the entire process, right up to adulthood - talk about not pacing myself!! Anyway i know that feeling and I am glad u are taking the edge of by thinking of the nice things u can look forward too. There were many things I loved and in fact still miss about being single!! And I agree its very important to look after yourself, I think I am worse at that now i am married, my needs come quite low down on the list!

Ammi - hiya, hope u are feeling a bit better than last week hunny

I am just back from the gym, I went with my hubby after work, have got an hour and a half before I pick Lucy up from drama night at school, having low fat pizza and salad for dinner - yum yum, even better hubbys turn tonight!! I did do a really nice meal yesterday tho!! Its only fair! lol

Em x

Hello everyone,
I managed to go to Bed, Bath & Beyond today. I was waiting on their mailer coupon. It's usually for 10-15% off, but this time it was for 20% off. I got a really good deal on a scale. Now, I just have to find a place to store it so the sd doesn't ruin it. I'd put it in our bathroom, but it's too small. Our master bath is purely functional. And, I'll have to stay off of it except for once a week.
I have to go get on the gazelle. The doctor said I have to exercise an hour every day I'm off work. So, I'd better get at it. Hope all are well.

Nancy - That apartment sounds horrible. I hope you find a better place soon.

Sharon - No, I don't have to travel too far for my check-ups/meetings. It is only about 30 minutes or so depending on Houston traffic. The class I wanted to go to is nearer my house, but it has a waiting list of 23 people (I am number 23). Hopefully, I'll get to move over there eventually.

Ammi / Sharon - Yes, that will be really cool to have someone else on a liquid diet at the same time as me. Tomorrow's Sharon's big day to start Cambridge! Good luck! I'll be cheering for you. I find it to be a bit surreal (sp?) that I have come in contact with someone who is doing something similar to me that is in another country. Small World???

Hope everyone is doing well today. Have a good one!

Lisa

I spent today paying money and doing lots of paperwork because immigration lost my FBI fingerprint background check last September, and never bothered to tell me until I called and harassed them yesterday. I threw an old fashioned hissy fit. It will take up to another 6 months to get another one and finish up now. I'm waiting for this stupid immigration so that I can use the pool. I haven't cussed that much in years, and it actually felt good. If nothing else, at least I have some kind of idea how much longer it is going to take. Now I can focus on other things, like exercising and eating right instead of waiting around for the paper-pushers to decide to do their job right.

Nancy- I'm sorry the apartment was a disappointment! But I think it's great and inspiring that you're taking care of yourself and treating yourself to a present. Congrats on the weight loss, too!

Catherine- Ohh, that sounds so frustrating. Six months is a really long time to wait for someone else's mistake. Hopefully they'll get on with it now that you've harrassed them! Good luck.

Ammi- Eek! Thanks for the warning. My doctor suggested this meal plan because snacking between meals tends to be when I overeat. I do know that I have a strong metabolism (they tested it) so maybe he doesn't think it's a concern? Either way, I'll bring up these concerns with him when I see him next, on March 10th.

And, yes, I'm exercising. I'm starting out slow, going on half hour walks each day and taking the stairs instead of the elevator. I know that's small, but since I live on the 3rd floor and work on the 2nd floor, it adds up. I went up and down 12 flights today!

Hi, everyone!!!
Nancy, I was in a similar position to Emilmay, it gets better & you're so right to look forward to decorating how you like & doing what YOU want, it's good to care about yourself for a change!xxxxx
Shadie, I'm just about to have my first shake!!! They do tons of flavours, vanilla, banana, chocolate, chocolate mint, butterscotch, a nutty one ( I forgot the exact flavour) spicy tomato, strawberry, oriental chilli,mushroom, vegetable, chicken & mushroom AND several bars, but I can't have them for the first couple of weeks. I REALLY hope I like them!! As for the tracker do it like your original one BUT PREVIEW it first, after you've pasted BELOW your original tracker, good luck, lol, it took me several attempts!!!xxxxxx
Catherine, I'm glad you swore & ranted a bit, I hope it made you feel better! Those pen pushers really need a swift kick up the backside, OFTEN!!!! I hope everything gets sorted out SOON.xxxxx
Lisa, well here I am on the 'cusp' of not eating, lol. It isn't really a suprise though that there are others following liquid diets, it's fast, safe (as long as you're checked regularly) and QUICK!!! I will keep you updated, lol! & hope you can get to a group closer to you soon, though 30 mins isn't too bad, considering how HUGE the US is compared to England!xxxxxxx
Sandy, I hope things are going better for you. I wondered what you meant about' bath, bed & beyond', lol just realised it was a SHOP!!lol I hope your new scales are good to you.xxxxxxx
Chimichanga, how ru?xxxxxx
Ammi, hope to catch you tonight & tell you how good/vile the shakes & soups are, lol!xxxxx
Gotta go & try my FIRST shake, think I'll try the chocolate one! i altered my ticker to show my NEW STARTING WEIGHT, sigh, it WILL GO DOWN THIS TIME!!!!
xxxxsharon

Morning girls.... just on my way out the door to work. Thought I would say hello. Today is weigh in day but I am not very optimistic as it is also ugly TOM. I ususally hold about 9lbs of water during TOM... I'm going to be disappointed but going to try to stay positive as I KNOW why I havent lost anything... Listen to me, already convinced that I havent shown a loss.... setting my self up for disappointment

OK, i'll be back later.....
Brenda

Lilion - I go back and re-read your 103 lbs lost announcement often. I am so encouraged for ME and proud of YOU!!! GREAT JOB!!

Sharon - Good luck on your new journey. I did that diet back in college unsuccessfully as I *really* like to eat (clearly). I had a friend that did well on it though. I wish you great success with it!!!

Ronnie - I was a grazer too, but I need my snacks!! lol What I do is plan, plan, plan. I make up serving size containers of healthy foods and have them available so that I am eating every 2-3 hours. It has REALLY helped me. Of course, the Doc's advise trumps me!

Catherine - I hate paperwork! Nothing like the govt to throw a wrench in the monkeyworks Hope it gets straightens itself out soon for you.

Nancy - EEEW on the apartment. My hubby had 5 guy friends who rented a house together. That place was *nasty*. Never used the bathroom there, that is for sure!! LOL! The right one will pop up when you least expect it. Congrats on the loss and hitting that NICE short term goal!

Em - That is terrific about getting to the gym!! Good girl!! I found a shopping mall two minutes from where I work and two circles around the parking lot is just a mile. I am going to start that once this crazy weather here stops! Meanwhile doing the stairs several times a day is helping.

Brenda - Congrats on the loss! I can relate to the PMS with thing!! I have TOM this week and I felt sooooooo sick and miserable all week. Today is the first day I have felt remotely human. Hormones!!

Ammi - Keep up the good work! You are doing so well! Its OK to be a lazy butt every now and again!!

Idol Fans - I was kinda disappointed with the results last night. Not going to be a spoiler since I don't know if some folks haven't watched yet, but IMO two people are staying based on popularity or looks rather than staying. I hate that. Ugh! Oh well. I love Idol!!

Off to chores then out into the sleet/snow to get to work. Have a lovely day all of you!!