It's so nice to see everyone posting. I drop in now and then while at work, but don't really have enough time to post there. I had today off, and it was glorious. I'm not sure how warm it got, but it was warm enough to work in shirt sleeves. I have so much outside work to do, and I LOVE doing it this time of year. I planted some columbine and muched the area today. Now I'm all pooped. I think I will mow some grass on the riding mower and get some more sun and fresh air. Tomorrows another day..I'll have to tackle the raspberries. I'll have to post my weight loss on Sunday morning,cause I use the scale at work, and I don't work until late Saturday. I've been much more active this week, but not too great on the food intake..not too awful either, so we'll see. I ;think I'd be happy with a even wash. Gennel you are our goddess!!! I wish I had your energy. Then again, if I dump a little of this excess poundage maybe I would!? Nah. Boating - good to hear you're busy as always. It sounds like your life is full of all kinds of stuff. Turtle..keep hanging on Tryin - looks like you're making some good progress. Cool. Gonna go mow some green. Catch ya later

Hey everyone. Just wanted to let you know I haven't fallen off the face of the Earth. Remember my pledge to get back on the wagon? I sort of just never did. Soooo, everything's just not so good right now. But thanks for all the words of encouragement. They did at least make me feel a little less hopeless. Siiiigh. Well, I'll keep you guys posted.
-Turtle

HI Ladies-- I have had a busy week and just caught up with the posts--GENNEL-(((GREAT ATTITUDE)))) Keep it up--just automatically walk to the park--if you can--4 miles is not really too much when you train for it!! BOATING ((HAPPY BROOKEDAY))) Wish my little one was 4 again!!! TURTLE- you are way too young-just 2 years younger than my daughter- to be having sooo much worry!! Get out there and enjoy your youth- of course doing healthy, active recreational things are a plus.
My daughter is finishing up her tennis today for college- the ex is with her (she isn't playing today- it is the league championships and only the top 6 play--she is #7 so unless there is an injury....) My son has a track meet tomorrow--2nd to last one--step-D has just a couple more games before playoffs- so I will get a little bit of a break after the college seasons end for DD and DS-- Step-D will make ALL-STARS for softball though so that could go deep into the summer. The son hit a Grand Slam in his mens league softball last night--his 1st ever-still lost 22-12!! Wife and I just left the gym-we worked out together today-COOL!
Well to all of you I missed keep up the great work and if you have slid a little--START OVER!!! Gary

I am sooooo Happy!!!! Well, the scale said 167 this morning. All in all I have lost 6 of the 10 pounds I said I would lose by mother's day. I'm getting there!!!

Went shopping last night for birthday party supplies. Stopped in Famous Barr and tried on a couple of swimsuits (tankinis). Maybe not so hot looking now, but attainable. Still working on the gut!!!And I need to work on the inner thigh. I have visible weight loss there and they look like slack ham hocks. Any ideas. I have been mixing walking in with the aerobics tapes, maybe more walking would help.

Wisconsin, you made me jealous yesterday. I LOVE to piddle in the garden and work on the yard. All it wants to do here this past week is rain...rain...rain. It is a real bummer for a dirt lover like me. That had to be great excercise for you too! Oh, and did you say raspberries? YUM!

Gary, it was great to hear from you! Sounds like things will wind down a little for you at the end of the school year. Then what? You and the wife taking any fun vacations this summer?

Gennel, I miss Grace too...and Bunny. Both had such good sense of humor. I hope they haven't totally given up and will maybe someday come back to us. Hey, how was that walk yesterday?

TryN, way to go, girl!!! You are doing it! Each little pound gets us closer to healthier, happier people.

Well, I have got to go play with the almost birthday girl.

Be good to yourselves!!!
Boating

Hi Ladies. Sorry to have been missing in action lately. But I wasn't totally committed to my plan and found myself not following ww's and journalling. My weight has been VERY SLOW to lose, actually only 10 lbs in 12 weeks. But as another poster commented....Thats better than a gain, and if continued....almost 40 lbs in 1 yr. So, I just GOT WITH THE PROGRAM, and started to journal again. Thanks for the vote of confidence! I lost 3.2 lbs!!! I had no idea of what to expect from my weighin and frankly, after the few weeks of non-journalling and missing 2 out of 3 meetings....I was very unsure of myself. I must of been guessing my pts around my range but only started "back on track" since Wednesday journalling again. I can not tell you how much I appreciated everyones ideas and support. It probably won't be the last time either, but it sure came at a time when I really needed it. Thank you!

It's raining out so I have a little time to check in. My body aches all over!! I was rototilling, digging, and mulching for about 4 hours this morning and my body is rovolting! I was almost glad to see the rain. We got about half of the raspberries done, and most of the rhubarb. I'm hoping if we do a really good job this year we won't have to do much next year. My son was just home from work. He wanted a quick haircut and he told me just to shave it off. I really wanted to leave a little on and work my way down, but he was in a hurry. Well, now there's almost no hair there! Yikes! All he said was 'how much do you think it'll grow by graduation?' Four weeks should be good for an inch at least, don't you think? DH is watching the race on tv. He loves car racing. He and DS have season tickets to the Milwaukee Mile..They have like two or three races each summer. I'm a football fan myself. A Packer Backer.Will weigh myself at work tonight. I'm afraid it won't be good news. I've been lousy on my journaling, and I know that's what keeps me honest. My goal this week will be to get back to the journaling, and if it's nice out maybe I'll get the bike out and check out the Wild Goose Trail this week.....weather permitting. See ya losers!

Hey everyone! I fiiiiinally got back on track today. My family just joined a community center that's got a gym, and I went and did some time on the EFX machine today. (At least I think that's what it's called) I've gotten back to drinking water, and I followed Atkins in everything I ate today. So that's really good! BUT, I'm going to a sleepover tonight and I'm kind of worried. My friend made lasagna and of course there'll be chips, soda, etc., and when you're just sitting there talking and watching movies and stuff it is sooooo easy to eat a ton and not even realize it. So I've got to be really strong tonight and not allow myself to get knocked off course again!
On a side note, I worked as an usher at a concert tonight and there was soooo much good food there. Funnel cake, fried chicken fingers, french fries, soft pretzels, pizza, cotton candy, the list goes on.... I was soo tempted to just get one of everything but then I started thinking of the work I did at the gym today and how excited I was to go home and report on the 3FC boards that I was finally getting myself together. And I decided that it just wasn't worth it to eat one thing and ruin the whole day. So thanks guys! You kept me from making a really bad decision today!

Happy Sunday everybody! I was so excited to see all of the posts. Nice to know we are still all in this together. Today is finally sunny after 3 days of RAIN. I HAVE GOT TO GET OUTSIDE!!! I am going to go crazy locked up in the house!

Well, today is Four Year Olds birthday and my nephews first communion. Everyone keep their fingers crossed that I don't go psycho crazy on the buffet table. My sister in law is a master chef and there is guaranteed to be a wide variety of highly fattening foods. I think I will drink a can of slim fast on the way, and then I'll be too full to eat much. I guess that's kind of rude, but better than gaining 5 lbs in one day!

We are having the official birthday party tomorrow night. Brooke gets to open her presents from me and daddy today though. It's gonna be a great day!

Well, hugs to all of you....everyone sounded so positive. Good to hear from you all!
Boating

Weigh in for Mother's Day challenge up 1# (Boo hoo) Oh well, this is a new day. Only two weeks left? That 12# goal is looking pretty far off right now, but maybe if I really buckle down I can come close. Wish me luck.

Helloooooooooooooooo Is anybody out there? The weather must really be looking good out there, because everyone seems to have better things to do than sit at the computer. (And here I sit. How pathetic is that?) Actually I worked last night, and just got out of bed about an hour ago. I have to run into town and buy lettuce so I'll have lunch tonight. That's really worked well for me. I seldom have time to sit down and eat, but if I keep the salad in the office I find time for a little now, a little later, and a little in the end of the day. Then I'm not so hungry when I get off work. I haven't stopped for McDonald's breakfast in quite a while. After tonight I'll have 3 days off. Lots of time to get some work done in the garden. DS is looking at the local college today. He's really confused about what he wants to do (he's a senior in high school) I told him he should take a year, or maybe even six months, off and work, but he doesn't want to graduate when he's 50. Oh well. He'll figure it all out. DD only has 3 weeks left of her 1st year in college. She'll be moving home in the middle of May. Yeah! I've missed her. Gonna close. POST!

Well, I am hoping that the lack of posts means that everyone is busy doing things that are good for themselves.

Yesterday was gorgeous! But today we are looking at some rain and severe storms coming in again. This part of the country and taken a beating lately.

Well, I was a BAAAD girl last weekend. I ate like a little piggy at my in-laws for the communion party. I felt like a bloated toad when we got home and I was very unhappy. BUT...on Monday I drank Slim-fast in place of breakfast and lunch, and ate only two thin slices of pizza at Brooke's birthday party. The scale hasn't moved one way or the other (It probably did on Sunday....but I didn't check). I need to excercise but we are preparing for the town yard sale and I worked on that from the minute I got home until it was time to shower and go to bed.

Going camping this weekend!!!! I am SSssooooo happy!!! The only funny thing is that it's lesbian weekend at the lake. Not that I personally care what anyones sexual preference is...but once a year on this weekend there is a big camping weekend for lesbians at the lake and the place is usually packed. So instead of a quiet weekend with not too many people, the place will be full.

Well, I have gotta get to work! Everyone have a good day...AND POST!
Boating

Hi everyone! Thanks Boating, for reminding us all to post! Glad the scale hasn't moved, despite your "bad" weekend! But, we have to continue to remind ourselves that when we don't gain (or don't loose), we are maintaining, and that is so important! Because, once we hit goal weight, that's when the work begins!
Hope everyone is going well. It's a gorgeous day here in the northeat. I saw a beautiful sunrise on my walk this morning and just might walk again this afternoon! Make it a good one!

Hi all-- just trying to catch up a little on my threads-- work has been kicking my butt the last few days-- it really stinks getting old!! BOATING-- Happy B-day to Brooke ( did she get anything mom can play with? if not you are a lously shopper!!) Good luck at the lake this weekend if you know what I mean-- if you get LOOKS I guess that is a good thing?? the efforts you have been putting in are paying off-- tell DH not to be jealous!!! ANGELEYES glad you are back on track. WISCONSIN WOMAN sure glad the salads are working for you-- I really try to change mine around alot so I don't get too bored with them-- sometimes I put low cal turkey lunch meat in them, change dressings often ( Kraft low cal are not too bad ) avocado--they are plentifull in our area, beans etc. ALL I HAVE TO SAY TO YOU IS GOOOO RAIDERS!!! packers? are you kidding me? Hey TURTLE great job at the gym-- by the end of summer the boys will be beggin for your #!!!
Well I am going to go get the dinner started I was going to do an hour ago- it is my turn and the wife is hungry since she just got back from a 2 mile run-- I am getting that evil look-- you all know what I am talking about don't you!! Later guys
Jesus loves us!!! Gary

Not feeling well since tuesday sore and swollen throat... ouch.
Still did all my walking this week , I just couldnt do Tae Bo. Too much jumping around . I will get with it by monday ! I hope to be feeling better by then. Hey Tryinhard I just realized that you are almost at your goal!!!!!!! Two more pounds girl wooo hoo! We should have an online chat party when you reach goal!


Gen

194/164/135?

Gen, I hope you're feeling better. Being sick can be so exhausting. I'm surprised you had the energy to walk. Great Job!I'm always in awe of your energy. Boating! Have a great weekend camping. I know you're so excited about your new camper. Do you camp near a lake? I've always loved to camp, but my husband was in the service and after that he said the Holiday Inn was as close to camping as he would ever get. He's a real outdoors person so one would think he would enjoy it, but not so. So have a blast. Gary, my son is a Raiders fan, has been for many years. I've never been able to talk any sense into the boy. Packers promise to be tough this year. I wonder? Tryin! Walkin' at sunrise. How awesome. Turtle keep on with the gym. See ya..Mom's on the phone