Hi girls,
Is it really only Wednesday? This week is dragging by. I still haven't resolved the broadcast meteorologist situation. Someone from the TV station was meant to phone me yesterday. They didn't. They still haven't phoned today, so I'm waiting till 1pm then phoning them. I can't believe how badly they are treating me. Thanks for all your support. I'm sure I'll be fine whatever happens, but it can't take away the hurt and anger I feel right now.
Ali - hope school isn't too stressful. Don't work too hard!
Hey Lisa - the thing that annoyed me about Bridget Jones was everyone claiming the character was overweight. Going by the weight and height she puts in her diary, she's not! She's completely normal, but is paranoid about it nonetheless and thinks her life will be better if she's thinner. In the second book, when she does reach her "ideal weight" she actually finds she is too light and looks unhealthy and puts it back on (and her life works out just fine). It totally annoyed me that in the movie they got RZ to put on weight and not exercise so she was all podgy looking. She still weighed less than 130! As for Shallow Hal, I find the idea of thin people wearing fat suits to show the inner beauty rather patronising. Plus nowhere do I hear people talk about the health issue of being severely overweight or underweight. Neither is good for you. It's not a question of looks or attractiveness, it's a matter of life or death. Which is why we are here to lose weight and keep it off. Your body will thank you for it. And yes, you'll probably feel more confident and attractive. But men love women of all shapes and sizes, they just want us to be happy and healthy. OK, I'll get off the moral high ground now.
Speaking of weight, I hope anyone weighing in got a loss.
Trish - sounds like you're managing to control any gains a bit more now. Good on you. Not long to go now!!
KT - hope to have you back soon too - glad to hear you're still on track!
Big hello to everyone else. I have to go work now. but I'll be back later on hopefully.
Oooh, before I forget, I meant to say that I probably spend far too many points on booze. Anyone else up for a pre-xmas season "dry" week or two? I'm sure I could last a week without booze...
Kirsty

Hi! Sorry I've been MIA. I've been really busy with work and haven't had much of a chance to post lately. Also, I don't have an internet connection at home so the only time I can post is when I'm at work. I'm still working on losing, but I can't tell if it's working or not. I didn't lose anything at my weigh in on Monday, but I think that it was partially due to water retention and TOM. Exciting news, my hubby and I are going to start trying to conceive in Dec. We got married in June and both of us are anxious to start a family. I just need to talk to my doctor and make sure that everything will be okay since I'm coming off of the pill. I'm so excited!

I gotta get back to work. I'll try to post again later today.

Shauna

Hello all. On my way to my water class. The best part of the day. Tonight we have a "How to take care of Baby" class. I hope it is helpful as I have no idea how to take care of a baby.

Kirsty: I know you are mad...but I bet it is economy more than anything. It is the pits! Also, I think you are well off without them. They don't seem like the kind of company that would be great to work for.

It is funny on the Hal issue that they took a woman who is very underweight and made her overweight. Can't we just have normal people in movies? Please.

Shauna: TTC is fun (hehehe). I think most dr. recomend that you are off the pill for a few months so that your body can regulate. Also, my dr had me start taking prenatal vit. before we started so that the folic acid could build up. I got pg with my first pg while on the pill (very strange) and then I miscarried at 9 weeks...so I always wonder if it was the pill that did it? Who knows.

Hope everyone who wi went well. Hello to everyone about to post.

Trish

Hey All!!

First off... Kirsty, hubby and I work at the same place and I have to admit, it can be trying at times. Sometimes I just want a break from him. Yet other times, it is nice to have him around. 6 of one, 1/2 dozen of the other! If you have any reserves about the broadcasting job, don't do it. You are more likely to regret it then. And as Trish said, it is probably the economy now. Jobs here are being cut left and right, and many for no apparent reason. I think businesses are taking the safe approach.

Shauna... definately wait 3 months after you go off the pill. My doctor highly recommeded that. And also start taking Folic Acid now. Your doctor can give you a prescription for prenatal vitamins. This will give you added protection against birth defects.

Trish... I didn't know you were on the pill when you got PG. I think that may have had a lot to do with the miscarriage since being on the pill simulates being PG.

Hey ladies! Just checking in for a minute but have to run....

Kirsty - I wanted to tell you that I'd be up for your challenge of a pre-X-mas season dry week or two! I swear, my alcohol consumption is the only thing standing between me and the few pounds I am trying to lose. Let's just wait until I get back from Vegas next week to start, okay?!

I'll be back!
Jen

I am very disappointed in myself! I did go to WI but I gained 1.8!! I am putting my current weight on my sig now. I've changed my bulletin board at work to show my "before" picture, my bookmark with all my 5 pound stars (three are covered up) and the Breaking Through booklet the recept gave me last night at WI. I haven't seen a loss since the WI after my Honeymoon!!
ARGH!!!!
What am I doing to change?
1) Drinking my water
2) JOURNALING!!!
3) Walking at lunch (For REAL this time)
4) Eating at the low end of my points ALL WEEK!
5) Maintaining or trying to maintain a positive attitude.
A coworker's wedding is December 15, so I'm giving myself one month to get back into the feeling better mode. I gained 15 pounds since my wedding day and I'm damned and determined to take it off before New Years!!
No more make excuses for myself like water weight and wearing heavy clothes!! Bull Butter! My gain this week is b/c I didn't excercise AND ate Smarties all week long. I gave the rest of my Smarties away and am having an orange in 45 minutes!
Sorry to rant and rave like this but I've got to do something before it's too late!
Kirsty: I'll do a "booze" challenge! My goal will be through Thanksgiving. Including my get-together Friday night where there is supposed to be lots of alchohol! NONE FOR ME! None until Dec 7th at my company party.
Well, I'm going to journal now. I'm on an extended smoke break since my boss went to threaten a borrower...she's also the Liquidation Officer.
Have a great day everyone!!

Hi, all.

Shauna: I have no words of wisdom about trying to get pregnant, since I have yet to be, but have fun!

Stacey: Don't fret! Keep those goals! I should talk. I haven't been to WI in nearly a month because I'm scared, frankly. I need to go, but I keep thinking I'll try to lose some before I face the music. Maybe I'll make today the day I get back on track.

Things have been so stressful lately. Now my b/f tells me he wants to see a neurologist because he's been so forgetful lately, it's been worrying him. He has Alzheimers on both sides of his family, and it gets to him. A few weeks ago, I gave him a few bills and letters to mail and they never reached their destination, including my dad's b'day card and the already overdue electric bill. (I had to rush a payment in to the electric co. when they threatened to turn off the electricity.) He swears he remembers mailing it, but I wonder. And this has happened before. He's just really, really forgetful. I tend to think it's just not paying attention to things, but he wants to go see a doctor to be sure.

Things never get easier, do they?

Well, my step-brother and his g/f are scheduled to go in for her C-section tomorrow. So I'll have a new niece. My dad (I call my step-dad my dad) told me last night they're getting married in the spring. So, my 22-year-old brother will have a baby and be married before me. Sigh.

Time to go. I came in late for work because b/f were having a discussion about all that and now I need to be productive. On a good note: My dad is getting a lot of leads on jobs, so he's hopeful something will come up soon.

I walked!! There is a building that has a "track" (just an upper floor that is circular) I counted one time around as 240 steps and I walked 10 times around. Whew! I'm really tired now! and hot, too!!!
Now I'm not sure I want to eat soup for lunch, but that's what I brought so I'm gonna eat it!! My orange was yummy! I'm so glad it's orange season again.
Ok, back to journalling. I'm trying to figure out how many points my Cranberry Salad is for Thanksgiving. I love it and the only items with fat in it are the 1 cup of pecans and marshmallows. I'll post the recipe once I figure it out!
Hi to everyone who posted and is about to post!!

Hi all!! I've been a lurker lately....let's see...well, my bridal shower was indeed this past weekend-i pretended to be surprised and my mom was really happy...DF knows though-I came clean Sat morning after I broke out laughing while trying to give him a hard time about taking me somewhere...the worst part is...we were supposed to go to our catering hall to have a tasting on Saturday...well, DF called and had them call me to cancel it last week....I, of course, had no idea why they were cancelling...and I was really mad. So I called them back and let the lady have it-I could have been more rude, but I was pretty rude b/c I was mad-and we are spending a ton of money there...anyhow-I called her on Monday and very sheepishly apologized-she and I had a good laugh over it!!!
AS for WW-I am doing well-we looked at a bunch of old pics over the weekend and I realized again how far I've come-I'm trying to be positive....let's hope there is a loss at WI this week.
Kirsty-How can they do that to you if you had a contract??? There must be a clause in there to protect you or something...although i agree with you that you may not want to work for them anyway if they are going to treat you that way!!!
Stacey-I am with you on the motivation-back on the bandwagon for me too...good for you for walking!!!
Kim-Hang in there-I'm sure BF's fogetting is just run of the mill stress, possibly depression if he has symptoms???
Hi to the Jens and Shauna, and all of the lurkers out there!!!