[Christian]

Well good morning guys!!!!!!

Man is it good to be back!!! I am so far away from my goal and just missed you all so much!! Looks like alot is going on the last few days...Lara- great to soo you are doing so well girl. Cant wait to hear about your bundle of joys arival
Eleni (mom)- Thanks so much for starting the challenge- I sure need it, And I am with you , I think the smaller goals will keep us all from getting discouraged.
Sherri- You did the right thing girl, And dont worry about next week, You will do fine, Your not shy and I know you wont let anyone kick you around
Donna- Have fun this weekend.
Summer- You go girl!!!! 3 pounds is awsome!!

Well guys I hate that this is so short, I have to go in at 9 and have to get my shower... Have a great OP day guys!!

[flatlander]

Good morning Everybody!

Sorry I haven't posted but we were so busy! And after Xmas my daughter and hubby used the computer nonstop.

Man o' mister, I missed you all!

So a New Year has begun, I am determined to make the best of this one. That was my New years Resolution, to find something wonderful in everyday.

We had a wonderful Christmas, everybody was healthy and Santa must have read the letters we sent cause nobody got coal in their stocking.
We did things a little different this year, we had our big dinner on Christmas Eve so we could relax Christmas day, and I am doing that from now on! In years past we would race through the gift opening so I could get into the kitchen and start cooking. I never had time to chat to the many people who call from far away and after the supper dishes were done I just wanted my bed. This was my most enjoyable adult Christmas ever. I actually know who gave me what and I even phoned a few people myself! We had turkey soup and homemade bread for dinner and agreed that this was the way things would be from now on.

My Mom is back in Vancouver. We had a great visit 'though the last few days I was a little frustrated as she insisted I eat pork roast and lemon pie and etc., this was my first encounter with a "diet saboteur" (unless you count my honey thinking I was having an affair) and I really didn't expect it from my Mom. I ate that stuff to please her, you know she made it special, just for me.
Sigh............ Have any of you dealt with a situation like this?
I just can't say no to my Mom, so I took small portions and made the appropriate yummy noises. I need a strategy that works because I really, really love my Mom and want to visit her this summer and not encounter this problem.

I gained 1 1/2 lbs. over Xmas, but I am now back at my starting weight so I hope to have a loss at our weigh in on the 8th. Getting back on track was not as easy as I thought it would be but I am there now, Yay!

Eleni, I joined your challenge and I love your attitude! We can do this!

Summer, Way to go on the KOPS! Someday I will be a KOPS, I know it, and I can feel it in my emerging bones!

Sherri, You seemed to have tapped into something inside you that is very powerful, keep plugged into that, you are doing great!

Christian, Being MIA sucks, I am with you, I miss this place when I can't post and see how everyone else is doing.

Nita, how is your hubby? I have prayed for him daily.

Lara, a new baby! I adore babies, their smell, their little fists and toes Their tiny perfection, do you want a boy or a girl?

To everyone, have a Fab Friday!!

CC

[flatlander]

the t-shirt my daughter gave my son

[flatlander]

My little black dress

[lady06498]

Flatlander,

You look great in your picture. Your son is handsome also. I wish I looked as great as you did. But I will someday soon I promise myself. I didn't have any junk today. I turned down my favorite choc. chip cookies today that my mom made at her house. I wanted one so bad but I reminded myself that I wanted to go tubing instead. So I am doing okay so far but have a long way to go. I am so glad you had a great holiday and yes I have to put up with a sabatager also my husband. He waved a chip in front of me last night so I would eat it and I said no then he put it down. So that was good. He used to sit there and do that until I ate it. Then I finally told him he had to stop and he didn't realize he was doing it. Maybe you could have a talk with your mom. You sound like you are close. Tell her that you didn't get to where you are now by eating junk and that you still have more to accomplish. That it makes it hard to stay on track when she is forcing bad foods on you. Maybe she could treat you to something else that would be just as special for the 2 of you. I don't know. But you definetly have to talk to her if you are going there to visit. It is always harder to stay on plan when you are out of your own territory. So she needs to support you and help you. Maybe you could go walking together or something when you visit in the summer and spend time that way instead of eating junk together. I am sure she will understand and help you out. Maybe she thinks you are at goal and you can eat what you want now.

Christie,

Thanks for the vote of encouragment. It is easy to say things will be okay but I don't feel that way right now that is for sure. I am sure everything will work out and who knows maybe it will be a good thing. I always say there is a reason for everything we just don't always know what it is. Well I wish I knew why I opened my big mouth. I am scared about going next week to face the piper as they say but I will be okay. If not I will turn and run for the hills.
I am glad you joined the challange also. I think it is great. I had a gain this week but I am using this weeks weigh in as my new starting point for me to get to where I have to go. You can do this also I know you can. We will be kops this year and again for you.

Summer,

Thank you so much for the talk last night. I really needed it to vent and it kept me from eating also. My scale was down 1 lb this morning and it is because I didn't pig out last night. I really wanted to also because of the stress I was feeling. But you saved me and I thank you for that. How is heather feeling today anybetter? I hope you are having a better day today.

Have a great day everyone.

Sherri

[Eleni]

Looks like everyone is doing pretty good. I know this is going to be a good year for us all

Well I finally finished the resumes and will get them in the mail in the morning. We ended up with a 5.57# loss per member. It would have been better but I had a big gain. 22# for the year. I have had the resume ready for 2 days but I was waiting for a transfer to come from Dunnellon chapter. I asked for it 2 weeks ago but she took her sweet time getting it to me.
I was dreading this weigh in as I did not want to go up a division. I did lose 3# but it was not enough to keep me out of higher division. It really bothered me but I will just go down 2 divisions next year.
The only resolution I made was to lose weight consistently. I would like to lose 1# to 2# each week. I am going to try.
I am toying with the idea of running for leader again. I have someone I think could do a good job as weight recorder and if she will do it I will be leader again. I am doing most of it already.
We have been having some cold weather for florida. It should warm up in a few days. I hope so . I hate cold weather
i hope everyone has a great weekend

Hi all - today has been okay...I made a stew for supper from the left over sweet potatoes, turkey, broccolli, carrots etc. It sounds kind of gross but it tasted quite good and was filling so I only had a small size bowl and was very full.

Flatlander you look great! someday me too..... When you said your mom went to Vancouver would that be vancouver BC or vancouver WA. I live very close to vancouver BC and would love to visit with you too if you come this way...

The T shirt is hilarious. Don't sisters have a great sense of humour...

Eleni congrats on that 3# loss . How great at this time of year! You would make a great leader. I would love to be in your chapter..

Hi Christian - good to see you here again too..

Boy it feels good to be back but I do hope I can do alot better this year...

Have a great OP weekend all.........