Such an original thread name.... be back to post.

Well, today is judgement day.... I will be up at WI. It's inevitable. But just how much is still to be seen. Besides drinking like a fish all weekend and eating a house on Sunday.... it is that time of the month.

Worse case.... I'm afraid I'll be up 3-4 pounds... best case, up 1 pound - I'll let you know how it goes.

Can't wait for tomorrow..... heading up to Hampton Beach again. Will surely drink. But besides drinking, I plan on staying OP. I'll bring up subway sandwhiches to eat.

So I've decided.... I'm going to call Jay and Sean and say "Hi it's Lisa. I was just calling to see what you guys are up to this weekend. Give me a call." And see which one returns my call (hopefully Sean). I'm calling during the day so I'll definately get the machine. And I've decided... if Jay's the one interested... ****, I'll go out with Jay. I need a date BADLY. And Jay's a nice guy... and while I like Sean more.... maybe I should just see how it goes. Jay and I will look like two midgets dating (he's 5'3" if that). Oh well.

Ladies.....Come out and play!!!

Lisa

Good morning, Lisa! Tonight is WI for me, too. Gulp. It seems like no matter how well I've done, it's still scary. I was up .4 last week, which was so discouraging after being OP for two weeks. I'm scared I'm going to be up again this week, especially when you factor things in like TOM and that I feel like my clothes aren't as loose as they used to be. I'm so apprehensive about it that I'm just starting to wish that it was over with already!

As far as your WI goes, I just don't think you could possibly be up the 3-4 lbs that you mentioned in your worst case. If you're up, I don't think it'll be by much more than one lb.

I personally can't wait for Thursday. I get to sleep in. This morning was a rough one--I got that new comforter and don't want to get out of bed now! (Not that I ever wanted to get out of bed for work before).

Well, I suppose I should get a little work done. Will check in again later!

Morning, Ladies!

Lisa, I am envious of your weekend. I remember well those party weekends, and I miss them. It sounds like lots of fun! As far as the height thing, I'm 5'2" and my husband's 5'6". We have been called "the little couple" but it's always followed up with "but it's so cute". I don't know if cute is want I wanted... But if they're both genuinely nice guys, I think you should just roll the dice with the phone call and go with who calls back. Whatever you do, have fun enough for all of us.

I am going to have to be a cleaning fool these next few days. DH's mom, stepdad, and brother are coming for the long weekend. They have a full-time housekeeper and as I'm not so lucky, I'm going to have to work hard to meet their daily living standards. Not that we live so messily, but let's face it...I have a ten month old, 2 cats, and a dog. That leaves the floor covered in toys. I'll just think of it as another workout. I'm going to make all WW foods this weekend and not tell them...just let them eat. I'll probably provide some full fat options, such as turkey brats and real brats, but all the sides, etc. are WW friendly. Is this evil and deceptive of me?

DH and I played raquetball last night. In two sets I scored 5 points off of him. I know that sounds pathetic, and there were games where I didn't score a single point, but that's the best I've ever done. I'm so proud!

Happy Tuesday, all.

By the way, Jess, I think you should sleep in until at least noon on behalf of all of us who cannot on Thursday, and let us know how it feels!

Morning!

Lisa - If you are up (and I doubt it!) 3 or 4 lbs, keep in mind that a lot of it is probably water. It would be hard to gain 3 or 4 lbs of actual fat in 1 week. I like your idea for dealing with the Sean/Jay thing. Let us know who calls back.

Jess - Good luck with WI. I'm sure you'll start seeing the results of all your hard work soon.

Jayne - I like your plan for dealing with food, in-laws and the holiday weekend. I think feeding the clan WW recipes is neither evil nor deceptive - just sensible!

Went to a Natalie Merchant/Chris Isaak concert last night and had a great time. I must confess that I actually like lawn seats. Good music out under the open sky is more appealing than the pavillion any day.

My boss is having a party for the management team and their spouses in a couple weeks. Normally, I like being single but events like these rather make me wish for a special someone. I'm the only single person on the entire management team and am afraid I'll feel like a 3rd wheel.

Speaking of work....

Winter

just wanted to pop in and say hi am in visiting family **** will post later

Hi Ladies!!

Not a whole lot of time to post, trying to finish up some things at work. This is my last day this week, then I am off until Monday. So, I won't be around to post. My brother's wedding is Friday (which I am in), so on Monday I will post some pics from it. I hope to have a chance this afternoon to post properly to everyone. Heading out for lunch now. Soup....3 pts!!

Okay.... so I was down 2 pounds????? I am going to be very realistic about this... and say - well, it could certainly show up next week. And it very well might... although I'm very excited because my goal was to be in the 130's by the 4th... and 140.0 is pretty darn close. Hey if I can lose just 0.1 pounds in the next two days... then I'm there, right!

LIke I said... I won't be surprised if it shows up next week.

Jess - good luck with WI. I'm sure you'll see those results. You've earned it. And think about getting your WI card (the white one that they keep) and you can take that with you when you switch leaders... this guy isn't good for you.

Jayne - good for you. I t won't hurt them to eat a little healtheir on their trip. Sounds like you have a plan all made out. Way to go. Part of me wants to find a very tall guy so that my kids aren't doomed from the start... you know?

Winter - I know what you mean. I am going to a wedding in October and ALL of my friends have significant others. I'll be the only single one there it seems. And so i asked my best friend to be my date.... but I might make him stay home now because I found out that the groom has 3 single Alaskan men in his bridal party!!!!

Kier - good luck with the fam.

Tonya - Have a great vacation and fun at the wedding!!!

Lisa

Just stopping in again, not a whole lot to talk about now, either.

Lisa--Weigh to go at WI! (Sorry, I love to use puns. My BF hates it when I do that. ) I was talking to a friend of mine who helps people diet about how I was up last week at WI and she said that I should take a week of maybe eating a little more and exercising less and it can sort of jump-start my body into weight loss again. I'm going to see how WI goes tonight because I'm sort of hesitant to make any changes right now. Have you called the boys and left the message yet? I certainly wouldn't base who you decide to date on who calls back. Maybe Sean wants to call you but maybe Jay likes you too and maybe Sean thinks that you want Jay so he doesn't want to call you back. There are a number of lines that I think Sean is hesitant to cross because of Jay. Wait and see what happens, but don't let who calls you back make the decision for you. (Just my two cents.) Yeah, I'll probably get my WI card next Tuesday at my last meeting with this group. Another lady that I go with to WW with is going to switch to this other meeting with me, so she'll be getting her WI folder, too. Maybe I'll have her ask for hers first so it won't be such a shock when I ask for mine. Hehe.

Jayne--Don't worry, I'll do lots of sleeping on Thursday, enough for everyone. That bed is so comfy and my apartment is so quiet, it's just so easy to sleep in there!

Hello to Kier and Tonya!!

Winter--I know what you're talking about. Even though it's been awhile since I was single, it sucks going to work functions as the perpetually single person. But, at the same time, if you have a BF, sometimes it's stressful because you want them to impress and (at least for me) want to give the impression of the successful, sophisticated member of the staff and sometimes your BF helps them to see the person you are at home (which, in my case isn't the impression I want to give my co-workers). BF's are fun, but sometimes they're more stress than they're worth.

OK, even though I don't want to, I suppose I better get a little work done.

Hello Girls,

I have to say that I am very proud of myself this past week(end). I am doing WW at home and I wasn't so sure that I could do it alone. I am doing wonderfully and I have to say even though I haven't posted since my orginal "hi I am new" post, I have been lurking and reading the threads everyday and it has helped me stay on track. I know I am going to do it this time, I am determined. Thanks for your help girls!!

Patrice

Hi Tonya - have fun at your brother's wedding. Let us know about it when you get back.

Kier - I love how you describe the family visit. I had that going on this Sunday/Monday.

Jess - Absolutely go to the new meeting - and if that jerk asks why you're leaving - tell him. I think your friends advice on upping by a few points might be a good idea - shaking up your metabolism can't hurt. And good point about how bringing a date to a work function causes worlds to collide. That's just the silver lining I needed to find.

Lisa - Congratulations on the 2lbs. As for being 140 and having a 130's goal.....I believe you once told me "that's close enough that if you spit.......". Three single men from Alaska in the bridal party? Heck, I'll be your date! I love going to weddings by myself. Be sure to participate in the bouquet toss...a single male co-worker just informed me yesterday that at weddings he only hits on women that participate in the bouquet toss 'cuz he figures they're all single or not seriously involved with a BF.

Winter

Looks like I'm going to spend the afternoon online and reading. The drives I need to access are down. Sweet. Unfortunately, that means I can look forward to a super-long afternoon. Even though not working is fun when you're supposed to be working, not working when you can't work isn't very fun. Does that make sense?

So, I tried a Pilates video last night. Does anyone here do Pilates? If so, I have a really stupid question that I'd love to have answered. I'll wait til I find out if anyone does it before I post my stupid question.

Patrice--You should come out and post more often. We may seem sort of scary, but once you get to know us, we seem a little more stable. Congrats on doing so well this past week, we like to hear that sort of thing!!

Winter--I'm glad I could help you feel better about your single-ness. Don't get me wrong, I love my little sweetiepea, but sometimes I wish that I were single. I could probably make any situation that seems like it would be better with a boyfriend not seem so great. When I was single and would have a bad day, I'd think how great it would be to go home and cuddle with my BF and he'd give me a back massage and help me forget about it after he cooked and wonderful three-course meal. OK, that has never happened. More realistically, I go home to an empty apartmnet after a bad day, end up in a fight with BF, eat a sandwich and cuddle with my guinea pigs before taking a long hot shower. The grass is always greener on the other side. At least it is until you get there.

OK, let's go see what other things are going on online...

Hi Patrice... I'm glad you joined us. I'm glad your week is going well! Keep up the good work!

Jess - thanks. I guess I'll just wait and see what happens. I'm calling tomorrow during the day because I left their number at home. Good luck with WW... I'm so glad you're getting a new leader. It can make all the difference. I've done WW 3 times before... and each time I would lose like 10-12 pounds and then just plateau until I dropped out off WW. But when I started back up with Dorian - it was perfect... she's the best leader ever and it really makes a difference. I had one that didn't hold you accountable at all. I'd say i pigged out this weekend, and she'd say "as long as you enjoyed it." Of course I enjoyed it... that doesn't give me freedom to eat like that all the time. Then I had WW-**** who was like your leader...I'd gain and she'd say "if you keep doing this you always be fat." You don't need negative people around you when you're losing weight. And now I have Dorian... when I tell her I pigged out... she says "Well, did you get back on track? Don't let one binge "blow" your whole day... get back on track right away." And she'd also ask what I could do differently next time. She's very realistic and supportive. I'm psyched for you!

Winter - that's great advice. I never go up to get the bouquet because I always feel like it's pointing out the fact that I'm single... but I guess if it's pointing out the fact that I'm single to the single guys.... that could be perfect! Hey - can you invite a male friend (or even a female friend) along so you have a pal around?

Okay y'all.... time to get back to work!

Lisa

Hey guys! Just thought i'd pop in with a quick hi too - had an interview this morning, yesterday worked at dad's place and all weekend long had family here - kier i totally know where you're coming from - my aunt & uncle & their 4-year old triplets. they get up early...

gotta go!