Hi all,

I am back. Had a terrible weekend but the eating was good. I am adjusting to a new routine again. I am out of a job so I am back to working at home again with the phone company I was with before. I started my hours yesterday. I have a huge project I am working on so that can keep me busy after hours to get in some hours for me.

I got weighed and measured yesterday at curves. Didn't do so good. The measurments the last woman did on me last month were very wrong. So we are starting back from the beginning and using those versus yesterdays. I had the same girl measure me yesterday that did the first day. I am going to stick with her. That way I know they will be right. She was on vacation last month when I had to be measured.

Anyway I did lose 5 lbs since my last measurement and weighin. So I was happy with that. But the 6% bodyfat I supposedly lost was very wrong. She read the bottom number not the top like I thought you were supposed to do. So I only lost like .3 %. But at least it is going down. I am doing great with my eating and I have been back on track. So that is a good thing. I got on my scale this morning and I finally broke the 180 mark. I was at 179 this morning. I actually weighed in at 181 at curves. So I think I might be able to get to 179 by thursday.

I didn't make it to the meeting on thursday. I know I lost because my scale was down and it was at curves also. But I don't know what it was at tops this past week.

I have a memorial service to go to on thursday morning and I have to lead the tops group that night. It will be a rough day for me. But I have to go to the meeting because the leader won't be there and I already promised I would take over for her. I hope everything works out okay.

I do enjoy being home more though. I am only gone 2 days a week now which is nice. But it seems strange not to go to work you know.

Anyway eleni,

I am proud of you for staying on track. You are doing great. I knew you could get back on track. You will lose the 2 lbs this week I know it. I know how you feel about the rain bit. We had so much of it I am glad someone else is getting it for a change.LOL Keep up the great work and the scale will be good to you this week.

Nita,

Great job for you to. I know you are back on track and doing well. I have to get caught up again. I just scanned the other posts. I am proud of you to for sticking with it.

Wendy is away on vacation. I leave for my vacation next tuesday. I am off to Christies house. I can't wait. I really need a change of scenery around here.

Christie where are you and Penny and Summer and the rest of the group.

I am going to try and get here every day.

Coco,

How are you doing girl? I know you can make it through this tough time you are having. Just keep reading the enemy within. That should help you. I read it again yesterday and it seems to help me stay on track. It puts things into perspective for me to know that I do have a choice with what I do in my life. You can do this girl. Don't give up. I know it is not easy but you can do it.

Well I am off to work for now. Megan is still sleeping. Take care all and I will stop back later.

Sherri

Good Morning ladies
I hope everyone is doing ok. Sounds as if you are all doing pretty good with the weight loss. I weigh in tonight. Not sure how it will go. Been afraid to get on the scales at home. Went camping for a few days. So of course I ate. No more liked picked. I took chex mix and snackwell cookies and pretzels. So that is what I picked on. One night I did fix sweet italian sausage. It was good. Then one night we had lean hamburg. And one night steak. No fat on it. So we will see.

Sherri. That is great that you lost. You are doing great. That is wonderful that you are back on track. I am trying. I am keeping you in my prayers. You will do fine Thurs.

I am thinking of all you ladies. And am hoping that you are doing well.

Well I need to get off here. Need to wash some clothes. I want to hang them out. Suppose to be 90-95 today, and humid. dont like that kind of weather to much. Well everyone have a great day. Will let you know how I did at weigh in tonight.
A TOPS PAL

Coco,

Good luck at weigh in. Just remember tomorrow is the beginning of a new week. No matter what the scale says tonight you can start fresh tomorrow. Have a great time tonight. Did you have fun on your camping trip? Sounds like you did.

You can do this. Just take one meal at a time. Try and keep the big picture in your head.

Sherri

Hello everyone, I'm back, but in a hurry. Came home from 6 days at IRD. It was beautiful and so inspirational. Wish everyone could go. Kind of similar to an SRD but with professional entertainment and speakers and everything done on a grander scale with a bit more glitz. Weather was hot but windy while the photographer was taking the group/graduate photos. Noticed later he did some indoors. The sky was nice and clear, mountains beautiful, unlike a few weeks ago from the fires. The International Queen lost 190#'s and King 179#'s. The circle of lights was so pretty. KOPS alumni formed the huge circle around the arena. In the center of the arena, the graduating KOPS formed the wheel of a wagon wheel and 7 others formed the spokes. You'll all see it on a future TOPS News cover.
Thought of all my online friends here while I was there. CC, I met your AC! Must run, but wanted to check in!
Hugs to all, Summer

hello all, Hope everyone is doing well. I am slowly getting back on track. I am hoping for no gain or a small loss this week.

Guess what I am going to do next month. Take piano lessons again. I talked to the man for a few minutes today. He teaches a new method for adults. Sounds interesting. And you only go every 2 weeks. He says once a week is too much for adults and they are more successful doing it at 2 weeks. He teaches several people at once. That is a new one on me. Should be interesting. He teaches songs that people know right away. Skips Chopin etc. Altho I like to play that too. I am really looking forward to it. And it will be Saturday mornings from 10 to 11. Perfect hours. taking piano lessons was another thing I said I would do when I got off shift work and kept putting it off. Life is too short to keep putting off things I want to do and can still do.
Other than that everything is about the same.
Summer Glad you had a good time at IRD