Good morning everyone. Not much going on here. Taking it one day at a time. However, I walked away last night with a 2 pound loss. I couln't believe it. The other good thing is my new scale is staying about .5 under what tops is. Getting ready for vacation. I'm so excited. We've never been on a vacation for a week together. Love my man, however, I know we are going to need time by ourselves.
Mickey, I was thinking about you last night when I was updating my challenge. So welcome back, and hang in there you can do it. How much more to go, and how much have you loss.
Eleni-You are awesome. You hang in there and take it one day at a time, and you can make it. The little changes adds up to lots of weight off in the end.
Sherri-haven't heard from you in a while, hope everything is well.
Your vacation to visit christie is coming up soon isn't it.
Penny-where are you at girl. You hang in there. Focus. You can do it, I know you can.
All you other gals out there, even though i'm not addressing you, cuz time is running out. I'm thinking about you.
Take care we can do it.

Good Morning Ladies
I hope everyone is doing ok. I havent really been able to get back on track. Have been trying but just cant seem to get there. So today is another Start over day. Tonight is weigh in night. Not sure if I will get to go or not. We are leaving for in the morn and coming back on Sun. We are going camping. So maybe just by getting away I will do better. I know that last year when we went camping I came back with a loss. So maybe this will happen this time too. I also need to get back to walking. We finished the 100 day thing. So I need to get back into that. That seemed to help me alot.

Eleni Thanks for post the note. I found that helpful. In fact I copied it. I am going to take it camping with me. So if I get to feeling down. I can just read that and maybe help get me back on track.

I am thinking of all of you. I have to get off here for now. Will check in later. We have a appt in town this morn. So have to get ready for that. Then need to stop at the store and get some stuff for the trip. Everyone take care.
A TOPS PAL

Good Morning Everyone,

Its been awhile since I have posted here. I've been struggling with my weight loss and just haven't had anything to say.

Coco, I'm with you. It seems like everyday is a "Start Over" day for me. Have a good time on your camping trip. How is your hubby doing?

Eleni...that must be Norris Minton that sends you the e-mail. He sends it to our secretary. He is a great motivational speaker. We had him speak at our open house twice. He always has something good to say.
Your trip to Savannah, sounded very interesing. I have been by there many times, but have never stopped and toured the city.

Wendy.....You're doing great with your weight losses. Hope you have a great vacation.

Summer, I've been thinking about you. I haven't heard much about the fires lately on the news and have been wondering if they are out yet. Florida is getting a lot of rain this year. Most people are tired of it, but not me. It keeps the heat down and keeps everything from getting so dried out. We had a lot of trouble with forest fires about 3 or 4 years ago. Some of my friends that lived on the other side of town, had to evacuate their homes. I hope that they don't get that close to us again.

A special hello to all of you that I didn't mention by name and welcome to the new people.
Hope you all have a good day.

"TOPS is the only group of friends who enjoy
seeing less and less of each other."

Nita

Hey all!
Boy I am busy lately!! Man I miss you guys!!!
I am So getting ready for Sherris visit!!!! I am trying to get my family room done and grass mowed LOL, Not complaining mind you, But excited Just had to pop in and say hey there and howdy to all my great weightoss buddies, and let you know I am still around, BIG TOPS HUGS!!!!!!!

Wendy,

Hey girl. I am still here. I have not been here in a few days though. I did get back on track on sunday and I have been struggling but I have been staying within my points so that is a good thing. I did read the article I posted this morning for everyone and it made me realize that when I go to lunch today that I can take my meal bar with me and eat that while everyone else is eating hot dogs and fries. I don't need all that extra fat from that food. That way I will be staying on plan today also. So that is the plan we will see what happens with it.
I didn't get to curves on monday. I had to follow my husband over to drop off his truck. He sold it. Now he has to find something else to drive. But we are paying off our bills so I am happy with that. It makes it a lot less stress on me now that we have the money to pay them off. Feels great. I did get to curves last night. I did great all day then we went to get pizza after the workout. Dumb Dumb I know. But my scale was still down 1 lb. So that is great. I just can't seem to break the 180 point. I will be so happy when I do that.

Christie is going to be signing us up for this place while I am out there where we can workout together and use the sauna and there is childcare right there. Then when we are done we can get the kids and take them to the pool they have there. Then it can be family time. I can't wait. I am glad I will be able to workout while I am out there. I couldn't go that long without working out. We will have a blast. Oh ya we are going to be doing a tupperware party together that friday while I am there. So I can help her get ready for that. That should be fun. It will be just so nice to get away for 2 weeks from the older couple and not have to think about it you know.

So are you all ready for your big camping trip?

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR LOSS. You are doing amazing girl. How much have you lost so far? It must be close to 40 lbs or more. You have a loss every week it seems. And you think you are doing bad. I don't think so. Keep doing what you are doing because it is working. See I told you one meal wouldn't ruin it for the week girl.

Nita,
I am with you with the struggling. It isn't easy but we can get through this and start having better days when we stay on plan without the struggle of it. We can do this. Welcome back.

Coco,

Are you ready for your camping trip now that you have gone shopping for it? I hope you have a great time. You have everything planned out as to what you are bringing for food. You have a plan so things should go great. Being away sometimes helps us get back on track. I hope it helps you. Just remember NEVER GIVE UP. As long as you keep starting over you are still a lot farther ahead because you didn't QUIT. Keep your head held high and put a smile on that face and know you are in control and you can do this. You have what it takes girl.

Eleni,

How are you doing? Are you back on track from your vacation? I know you can do it to. Glad to hear you are back to the exercise. You do great when you are moving.LOL

Well I have to get off here. I have to clean house this morning then we are spending the day at Lake George it is a resort place about 45 min from here. My friend wants me to buy a shirt for saturday when we go out for her birthday. Plus she wants to get her palm read. LOL So we will have a fun afternoon with the kids up there.

Have a great on plan day everyone. We can all do this.

Sherri