[summer8386]

Good morning Ladies,

Cannot believe how this month has disappeared, poof gone!!! I am still here. Sorry I have not posted in a long time, but you all have been in my thoughts. I do lurk at times but just do not have the time to type. Many, many things happening here, but I will not bore anyone.

I finally got back under goal last week, but it had to be from just cutting back on food because I could barely move. There were few calories expended on my part. I hate not being able to move at a 'normal' pace, but I need to be extremely careful with my back right now. Had surgury 17 years ago and I don't want to go down that road again. Actually losing 10 more pounds would help also, so I need to think about lowering my goal and getting my mind ready for that journey.

Congratulations to those that have had loses the past few weeks and for everyone else that continues to try...and never give up....I commend you with a {{{HUG}}}! We all deserve it!!!! The key is to NEVER GIVE UP!!!!

I'm thinking of all ofyou down in Florida at your SRD this weekend. What was the theme? I can't wait for ours in 5 more weeks.

Have a great Sunday ladies, keep the water handy! Don't forget that lots of times when we feel hungry, we are actually needing to hydrate our bodies.

TOPS HUGS,
Summer
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[Eleni]

Hi Guys,Immmmmmm Back!! SRD was good.It could have been better but I enjoyed it and made some new friends.The theme was a circus theme.Next year is to be The Walk of Fame theme which is movie stars etc.I like that much better.And it will be at Daytona beach.I met Nita.I could not find her the first day.There were 1700 people there.I made a big sign that said.Nita from Titusville where are you and walked thru all the people before they opened the doors on Sat.That was nice.I took a picture of us together.I also took some homemade business cards and gave 3 of them away.One lady from Beverly Hills Fl. which I will have to get a map to see where that is.One is the ex leader for chapter I visited in Jacksonville last year.I have no idea where the other lady was from.I enjoyed meeting people from other chapters.I just checked the scales and they were not kind.We had too many nice meals this weekend.Have promised myself I will start in AM and keep at it.
The bed and breakfast we stayed at was nice but think we will go to hotel next year.Infact I need to get off here and get my reservations in.
It's good to be home.I scanned the post real quick and I see more new names.That is great.Gotta go

[topsgirl]

hey tops pals! here i am for a quick visit again. i am glad to hear everyone is well. i am doing ok also.

i have exercising daily and i am pooped. sounds like everyone else is trying too. that is great. i am in a contest for the month of may. we have to get in 45 minutes per day of some kind of aerobic exercise. actually, it included the last 4 days of april so i already have begun.

i hope your SRD was fun. sounds like a circus theme would be very interesting and loads of fun. i have never been to one because it is not in my budget. i do make it to the local rally days and that is fun.

good news for me, but bad news for my tops club. i might be getting a new job with different hours so i won't be able to attend my usual group. i will also have to resign as co-leader, which i hate to do. unfortunately, my job has to come first and it will be more money for me. i have to do what i have to do.

i hope everyone has a great week!
kathy

[Eleni]

Kathy,Sorry you may have to resign as co-leader.It is sometimes very hard to get people to volunteer to help.But you do have to do what is best for you.I hope you get the job as it sounds like something that is important to you.You might find another group with hours that will fit in with your new job.Good luck to you

[mompen]

Hey Summer! WELCOME BACK!!!! We have missed you! I hope your back is doing ok! Yes, keep your health first priority.

Eleni! I am so glad you are back and had a great time. Did it give you any extra encouragement??? I have never been to one yet, but plan on going next year. I bet it was neat to meet someone from here!!!! That had to be exciting

Kathy! So what are you going to do about the meetings. Do you have time to just weight in or or you going to quit or find another group? I am glad you are exercising daily. More than I can say. I wish you luck with your group

Everyone take care!!!!! Penny