Hello Everyone,

For some reason I couldn't post a reply but I could post a new thread. I can't figure this out.

Terri sent me this. I'll be back later. I'm behind schedule this morning.
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Hey,This is Terri
I am trying this again.

Thanks for all of the missing you posts. Makes a girl feel good.
This only works 1 out of 30 times. FRUSTRATING I miss all of my friends.

Congrats to all of the losers out there and I don't want to make this too long because it probably won't work.

I maintained this week. Brittany lost 10 pounds in the last 3 weeks. She is a happy camper.

Jen,
I just read about Joe. I will be praying and I am sure he will be ok.

Hope you are feeling better Dianne and Zoe.

Essie,
Thanks for posting this. (I hope you say yes) LOL

Hi Sandy, Ruth, JanieD, and Myra. I hope I didn't miss anyone.
If anyone has any ideas why my messages are hanging let me know. LOL

Terri
My e-mail is [email protected] Anytime. I miss y'all. Have a great day.

Way to go, Brittany!!! It was good to see your post, Terri. Hope you get the problem resolved soon. With Es having a problem now as well when trying to post a reply, perhaps we will have to try another site.

The hospital scheduled Joe's cardiac cath. for the 13th of Feb., which is a Wednesday. He'll work the two days before, but will be taking off the remainder of the week.

I had a very weird (for me, anyway) moment yesterday: after a 1.5 hour meeting w/a banker (we're refinancing), I got out at 2 p.m., thought "well, I haven't even had lunch yet, but what I really want to do is walk instead of eat" ......can you believe it?! I came home and changed right away and got outside and walked 2 miles. After that I was happy with a yogurt and an apple. It was such a good feeling, to be in control.

Sandy, I'm glad to hear that your Mom is doing better. Facing more surgery must be rough on her, how does she handle it? It's a good thing you're there for her. Post when you can, keep in touch!

Dianne, banking 5 points is a good thing take it any way you can get it.

I have class today. There are about 40 students in my class.....and they're all 19 And then there's me.....no one knows what to make of it

have a great day, girls.

luv,
~Jen

On the "General" thread there's a link to get a free subscription to WW magazine, for anyone who's interested......

Terri, I was so happy to read your email this morning. We miss you so much. Wow Brittany lost 10 lbs. WTG!!!!!

Jen, Sunday evening I typed this long reply & when I hit send the board said it was down. Talk about aggravation!!! This morning I couldn't get in then I figured let me try to post a new thread & that when thru. I hope I don't start having problems.
I'm so proud of you Great choice you made to go for a walk. It makes you feel good, doesn't it? Joe's going for his procedure on Pete's birthday. Keep thinking positive for his sake & yours. I'll say a prayer for him.

Dianne, yes I'm still stressing at work I have to keep saying to myself that I'm grateful to have a job. There will always be stress it's how I handle it that counts. I pray a lot, that's what gets me through the day. Thanks for asking.

I feel lazy this evening & I really don't feel like going back to read the other pages on #117. Sorry

Hi Myra, Janie, Ruth, Sandy, Viola & Zoe(I hope you're feeling better).

Till tomorrow.
Love,
Essie

Just wanted to say hello to everybody. Tonight was my long day at school and I'm beat!! So off to bed. I'm getting behind in replying to post, but will try to write more later.

Ruth

I have a busy day today and WI tonight. Doubt I'll be back until I report on the WI late tonight/early tomorrow. Things are going pretty well. Struggling with this lower range but hanging in there.

Hi buddies

Es - thanks for printing Terri's post. Hope you are not going to start having trouble too!
Oh, I meant to tell you, I was never able to open David's picture. Would you mind sending it to [email protected]? Thanks! I really would like to see Derek, Jr. LOL!

Terri - Nice to hear from you, hope things get straightened out with the posting soon. We really do miss you, mucho! Congrats to you for staying the same, guess that's what maintenance is all about. Congrats to Brittany, wow 10 lbs., she must be feeling fantastic. Tell her I said "way to go"!

Jen - congrats to you too for taking that walk instead of eating. Sometimes, we are just bored (I know that's the type of eater I am) and think we are hungry. Soooooooo funny, a bunch of 19 year olds in school and then there's you! That's right, YOU ARE UNIQUE! I'm sure they all think its great that you decided to go back to school - they probably admire you

Ruth - busy, busy, busy - slow down, you're moving too fast - remember that song "you've got to make the morning last", etc. Stop and smell the roses girl!

Myra - Good luck with WI tonight!

Zoe - Are you okay? I hope you're feeling better!
I, thank God, am soooooooooo much better.

I've been doing well so far on program. The only thing is since I was sick I haven't been walking or getting any real exercise. I hope this good weather continues, cause I'd like to get some walking in this weekend. I miss that.

Hi Janie, Viola and Sandy - have a great day!

Hugs,
Dianne

That would be me if I was back in school!

Hugs,
Dianne

Hi everyone,
Really busy today but I just wanted to report my WI. I lost 1 lb even with TOM here.This puts me at 30LB Yea!!!,

I can relate to the struggle Myra. Now I have to reduce my point range too.

Hugs
JanieD

Hi everyone,

Today was weigh-in....I lost 2.4 lbs. Due to the two weeks I fooled around and gained, my total is at 4.8 so far...missed that 5 pound star by .2 ! It's a start and I feel very good. I haven't begun the counting pts. at dinner method, have been using only 3 for breakfast and no more than 5 or 6 for lunch so I can splurge on dinner and dessert. It's ok so far.

Es, I forgot that Pete and Joe's birthdays are so close together; Joe's is on the 10th of Feb. I'm glad he can at least enjoy his day, his 50TH ! before having the procedure.

Dianne, glad you're feeling so much better. Now you can go back to walking. That's my favorite exercise. Loved your gif! (stole it)

Myra, where did you cut points when you moved to the lower range? That must be difficult. Good luck on WI tonight.

Ruth, hope your classes are going well. Take a breather, girl!

Terri, get back here! Hi to Zoe (hope you're feeling better), Janie (how's the elbow?) , Sandy, Viola.

We're getting socked with a major winter storm; they're predicting up to 12 inches of snow, followed by ice. Since we've been so lucky up till now, we can't complain. I'm looking forward to a snow day! It's so much fun for the kids.

later!
~Jen

So many losers. It is great. Congrats Jenny and Janie! I am hoping for about a pound loss too (at least that is what my home scale says) even though I had problems keeping to this lower range, but I guess slipping into the higher range when I am only 149 did not matter that much, but eventually I have to get a handle on sticking to 18-23. I really don't know what to cut, Jenny. That is my problem. When I do cut it back I get so hungry at night that I am back to eating what I was when I was over 150. Hopefully it will eventually click.

Janie! congratulations on the pound and the awesome three-ohh!!!! what a great achievement.

~Jen
p.s....we must have been posting at the same time cause I didn't even see yours.

Back from my meeting. Lost a pound! I guess eating a little on the high side didn't damage me too much.

Everyone seems to be losing except me. It's my fault. So no self pity here.

Myra, you have lost quite a bit. I can't imagine being on 18 pts. for the day. I guess you adjust eventually. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

Jen, I am sooooooooooo happy for you. We are very much the same when it comes to cravings & weight loss. I had lost 4.6 but I haven't weighed myself since then. It's very wintery where you're at. We might get some ice but that's it. Enjoy the snow. Winter's going by very fast.

Janie, 30 LBS. HIGH FIVE!!!! That's some accomplishment. I'm inspired.

Dianne, I'll try & send it again. It's a slight resemblance. He says he doesn't know why people say that. I think he's a cutie.

Ruth, I'm starting to miss you Hope you can have some time to relax soon.

Zoe, hope you're taking care of yourself.

Terri, we miss you kiddo

Till tomorrow.

Love,
Es

Hi everyone

Janie - congrats on the loss this week and the 30 lbs overall loss -FANTASTIC!!!!! You must be thrilled.

Jen - congrats to you too - you're really making it happen. Great loss. When you must get some really tough winters in Chicago - 12 inches is a LOT!!!! Well, enjoy the beauty of it. I'snt it weird though. I mean yesterday it was 69 degrees in NY and tonight it will be 30 something

Myra - congrats to you as well. Good job!

Es - I got the picture - David IS a cutie! Thanks for sending it again. Don't stress the weight thing too much, when you're ready you'll do it. You know you can - we all know we can, but sometimes "s--t happens" and life gets in the way. It will happen, you've already lost over 4 lbs. - that's an accomplishment. I'm proud of you and all of us!

Hi Terri, Ruth, Zoe (better yet?), sandy, and viola. Talk to "you's" tomorrow.

Hugs,
Dianne