This is the
SUGAR BUSTERS WEEKLY SUPPORT BOARD where all of you who are following this WOE, or are thinking about doing so, are welcome to come join in and be a part of our wonderful group.

Other than finding support and friendship on this board, we also try to do something during the the week to add a little difference to our board.

MONDAY-MOTIVIATIONAL MONDAY
TUESDAY-TUESDAYS TIPS & FACTS & CHAT AT 9:15PM EST
WEDNESDAY-WEIGH-IN WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY-THURSDAY RECIPE DAY
FRIDAY-FRIDAY FUNNIES


Please take some time to check out our extensive recipe boards. Our RECIPE BOARDS can be located at the link below:

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/foru...php?forumid=89


We have SEVEN INFORMATIVE BOARDS!!!! Please take a few minutes to visit them! New information is continually being posted, so please make sure you visit them often!!! The boards are listed below as well as the link that will take you to the boards:

THE RECOMMENDED READING BOARD
THE TOOLS & TIPS BOARD
THE FOOD INFORMATION BOARD
MOTIVATIONAL & INSPIRING THOUGHTS BOARD
MY FAVORITE SB LEGAL FOODS
SB 2002 BIO BOARD
SB 2001/2002 PHOTO ALBUM BOARD

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/foru...php?forumid=87

We also have a SB WEEKLY EXERCISE BOARD that you can log your daily/weekly exercises on which is located on our weekly support board:

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/show...threadid=18283

Then there's our latest addition to the SB BOARDS which is called OFF THE EATEN PATH This board is for everything NOT related to SB. You can use this board to post questions or comments on just about anything (okay, within reason). A book you recommend, a cleaning tip, a great website deal, etc. etc. Here's the link:

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WELCOME!

GOOD MONDAY MORNING EVERYONE!

Will post my usual morning post sometime later, but wanted to make sure I got our
MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY done early in the morning, so here's my contribution for MM, I really liked the message this one gives:



ARE YOU WILLING?

Forget the excuses, let go of the shoulds, move beyond the if onlys, and ask yourself this one question. Are you willing or are you not?
All the many things that go into any achievement can be reduced to one clear and simple factor. And that is -- are you willing?

When you are willing to do what it takes, you'll find a way. When you are willing, though circumstances conspire against you, you'll get it done anyway. When you're truly willing, the problems have a way of being transformed into opportunities. When you're really willing, the disappointments have a way of making you even more determined.

If you're willing, that's great -- go for it with everything you have. Yet if you're not willing, there's still a way to become so.

Somewhere, somehow, there is something that will inspire and engage you fully. Connect yourself with it and suddenly, you'll be willing, willing to do whatever it takes.

-- Ralph Marston



Have a wonderful day, and a fabulous week!!!!!

Debbie
194/12?/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

Hello Ladies!

Well, it's Viv! Remember me? It's 5am and as I sometimes feel insomnia, figured it was a good time to post.

My absence was due to many things, most importanly, the job search thing which I THINK has been resolved, or at least is in the process. I simply did not have any time to commit to the thread as I did during my boring job where I surfed 5 hours a day!! The other reason was a barrage of weight gain (@#$%!!!) due, I think, to these hormone supplements (not the bad combo) that I have been taking to get my levels back in order. I felt it was a losing battle and no matter how hard I tried, the weight kept coming on.

Well, with work kind of in place again, it's time to attack this gain and figure out what is going on. And since SB worked better for me than anything in the past, SB it is.

Of course, there's the vacation challenge as well. When in Rome.....

I had been going to Curves religiously to work out 3-5 times per week and really loved it. But then the kids went on vaco and it was hard enough just getting work in, let alone get out to the gym for an hour. I don't see that getting fixed regularly till school's back on, but I think I will try to get in the evening walks again.

Anyway, for those of you who were with me when I lost my (horrible) job of 5 years...it was a blessing in disguise. I am now doing Event Management (corporate only), as well as starting a Site Selection Service for meetings throughout the world with a friend. We have great hopes for that biz. I love Event Management and was made to do it (plus had a BG in it anyway). And, yes, still doing the Ebay thing. I got hooked up with someone through networking, a couple who is retired and moving to FLA and liquidating 40 years of collecting quality stuff. It's fun but time consuming. But we need the flow!!!

So, the SB thing is going to take a while to get going full force again. I need to get the head on straight, butthe bottom line is I hate the way I look. Haven't even weighed, but the clothes tell me enough. DARN!@!!!!! It's hard to diet when you feel the meds you are on will keep you from succeeding.

BUT I am committing to posting at least 3 times per week. It's a start. I miss my SB friends and WOE and HAVE to find a way to make this work again.

So, nuf about me - how is everyone here? Still losing?

Deb - I see that question mark on your stats - how is it going? have you gotten back into the Ebay thing? How are the kids, and darling hubby?

Kimmi - are you still OP? Sorry abou tthe emails, I get SO many for work I want to throw the computer out the window! Tell me about your success!!!

Everyone else - let me know how you're doing.

It's good to be back.

Viv
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Hi everyone!

Some GREAT news: We found a house, and our offer was accepted!!! *happy dance*

Need your thoughts & prayers… The couple that owns the house is going thru a divorce, and one of them is being a pain about signing the purchase agreement. Ugh! Please send good thoughts that he signs today.

Also, I have to contact an old landlady for a reference, and we didn’t part on very good terms. Now I have to call her and ask her to write a letter saying I was a good tenant that paid on time, etc. Wish me luck!

So, Lord willing, we MAY have our house by September 1st! That gives me a month until the wedding to move my stuff in and get settled, clean my old apartment, etc. Dan and I have agreed that we won’t spend the night there together until after we’re married, to make/keep it special for the both of us.

This also means that I can have all my out-of-town guests stay at our new house (luckily I have a small family ). We can also have a “cookout” for the rehearsal dinner. Can we tell I’m excited? Please think happy thoughts that this all works out…

No news yet on either the blood work or the ultrasound – I’m sure my Dr. will let me know. She’s really nice, and she’s got to know I’m worried.

Dan and I had a wonderful time in Wisconsin. We stayed at a cute Best Western about halfway to our destination, and had fun chatting with a family from Minnesota over continental breakfast.

We went to the hometown of our favorite NASCAR driver, Matt Kenseth (#17). He’s from Cambridge, WI, and his family has his fan club store there. It was really a great little town, very friendly people, wonderful stores, and the fan club store was wonderful! We bought a little die-cast car for John, a badge holder for Dan, and a mini-beanie for me. For the house, we got a gorgeous wall-clock, and my wish is to have it autographed someday. Boy, I do ramble on!

Anyhow, thanks to everyone for your support. I am back on track today, and hoping to finally see that scale move in a positive direction – DOWN!

Have a great day! Love and hugs,

Jenn

Happy Monday Gang,

Boy was it hot this am when I went to walk. It was 80 at 5:15. I was wringing wet when I got home. Didn't get to walk over the weekend so I really had to make it good today. Went on and got my workout done after my walk. Now I am done for the day unless I find soem time this evening to sneak some more in.

I was sure glad to get on the computer last nite and get caught up so I didn't have 4 pages of posts to read when I got to work (boss tends to frown on that, imagine!). Hope I can make it to chat Tues.

Nothing going on with me. Trying to drinks lots of water to counter-act all the wine, etc I drank on Sat.

Since this board always has lots of prayers going, I need some today for my niece. She has to go to court with her ex. He won't abide by the settlement, owes her bunches of money and wants more time with the girls. This has been the worst divorce case. He is addicted to prescription drugs (and we know he sells them), a big time lair and gay (not intended to offend anyone who may be). He doesn't spend the time he has with the girls as it is and he wants more. He won't come to any of their activities, sports, etc. He is a big loser. This divorce has already cost my niece over $50,000 and her lawyer has quit charging her. So please send some prayers that things go her way today. The judge threatened to throw them in jail if anyone broke any of the settlement agreement. She has 50 pages of violations on him. Thanks for yur prayers and good thoughts.

Have a great day everyone.

Jackie
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10-10-01

Hey Everyone!!

So far so good on my first day back! If I can make it through the first day - all will be good. I find that it is much easier to do this WOE while I am working and not off for the summer. I tend to graze while at home. If I were at work - there would be no time to graze. Oh well, let's see how today goes!!!

I still have my splint in my nose from this last procedure - very uncomfortable! Hopefully it will come out tomorrow!! I can't wait. Then I still have to take it easy so that I don't start up with the nosebleeds again! Keep your fingers crossed!!

JACK-K: I just can't imagine why your boss wouldn't want you reading 4 pages of posts at work?!? Come on now!! I can't believe that your niece has $50K in divorce bills!!! Poor thing! I will definately keep her in my thoughts!! Good thing the lawer has stopped charging her - that was nice of him/her.

JENN: Way to go on the house! I know that you are excited! I hope all goes well with the process! What are you waiting on bloodwork and ultrasound stuff for? I've been MIA so I don't know what's going on - I hope all is ok?!

VIV: Welcome back!! Glad to hear that you are getting your life back in order with the new job! Now it's time to get those hormones under control!! It will all work out - I'm just glad you are back!

DEB: Great motivational monday thought! I've been missing all of your inspiring thoughts! I am able to talk now - I've been talking up a storm since June 18th! If I could just get this schnozz under control everything will be just great. I can't exercise until this is all taken care of - and you know it's hard for me to stay on plan when I'm not exercising! I don't know why - but it is! I'm just glad to be back because I missed you!!!

Ok everyone - have a good day - I'll be back later!!

Missy
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Happy Monday Everyone

Seems the boards where down for a while, but luckily they are up and running again

Well, call me nuts! It's bad enough that I go out and exercise in this unbearable heat, but this morning I really went all out. Not only did I go into unchartered walking/jogging territory, I went pretty darned far! After I got home I hopped into the car to see the miles I put in and I'm proud to say I LOGGED 9.3MILES THIS MORNING!!!! Don't ask me why, well, maybe it was all the crap I ate yesterday that motivated me to go this long/far-figured something had to give since I got to eat so much yesterday (all junk), so, I felt good, felt like I could do it, and did it! Feet are a wee bit sore but no worse for the wear. Took me 1 hour 51 minutes and 58 seconds to complete. Guess you could say I had a funny incident along the way. At about mile 7 there were two cops doing traffic stops with the radar gun and one cop yells out to me "you're clocking it at 5mph!". All I could muster up in saying was "thanks!" I'm sure if my brain wasn't fried from the heat I could of come up with something better to say, like "Darn, you are one fine looking policeman!" which he was! 5mph after going that long, wonder what I clock when I'm fresh and it's cooler out there. Being that it was so hot and I walked a lot of it, I'm hopeful the time I put for the WDW Marathon will be accurate for me

I refuse to get on the scale. Not only because what I consumed over the weekend, but I'm totally bloated and it's definitely mid-cycle for me, so no use in making myself suffer with the news that's bound to be on the scale. I'm 100% OP today and will wait a while before I get on the metal monster once again.

Now that the weekend is over, Eli's back at work, kids are at school and I can resume what's normal for me-back to the board!!! I'm too far behind to try to catch up with any of the posts, it's been since Thursday since I really read the board, so I hope you don't mind if I start anew today. If you posted a particular question for me to repsond to, please post it again-promise to answer.

VIV, WELCOME BACK! I don't kill myself getting on the scale daily, so when I put a ? mark that means I just haven't stepped on the scale to know the current numbers. Nothing with Ebay, esp. now that the laptop isn't working! If it's not one thing, it's another. Thought about selling everything I have, it's killing me to pay the storage fees for it all, and for what. Wouldn't be bad if I was covering those bills. I really have to decide what to do.

JENN, wish you lots of luck with this house. I always say, if it's meant to be, it's meant to be! Sending lots of good wishes that you get this one! Keep us informed!!! Sounds like you had a great time in Wis!!

JACK, fixed your double post You can always do it yourself should it happen again, or even add to a post if you want, just click on the little EDIT word at the upper right of your post. Good going on the walk, as you can tell from above, I can definitely sympathize with you, it was 83 or more when I went out this morning and I too was drenched when I got home- at least I know I'm not nuts all by myself Good luck to your Niece-sounds nasty. Gay? When did that come about?

FRUIT, glad to see you back I hope your booger collector gets better already! Just keep your fingers out of there, would you?!? Was going to call you over the weekend and thought I'd better wait to see if you were talking much - will call one day soon

Okay, I MUST jump in the shower. Kids will be getting out of school soon and I have to get ready to take Michael for his guitar lesson.

Will check in later!

Have a wonderful day and a great week!

Debbie
194/12?/129
Sb since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

Good Monday morning!

I'll never get caught up with posts from last week so hope ya'll don't mind if I just start fresh from today. Hope everyone had a great weekend.

Deb, I liked the post for MM. You always manage to give us something good to chew on, so to speak. Less than two weeks now until Tranquil and I come visit. We sure are excited about our mini vacation. Are you preparing a good menu for Eli to cook for us?

fruit, you must be so tired of problems with your nose. I hope it will heal right this time. Glad to see that you want to be back OP.

Viv, Hello and welcome back. I'm still somewhat of a newbie, been around here since June. How long has it been since you were active on the board? Good for you on making the decision to come back. I couldn't do this WOE without the support and friendship that I've found here. I'll look forward to getting better acquainted with you.

Jenn, congratulations on the successful bid on a home. I hope everything will fall into place nicely before your wedding.

Jack-K, I'm so glad to hear that you can get online at home now. The nerve of your boss frowning on you catching up on posts at work. Doesn't he or she know what is most important? Sorry to hear about your niece's problems with the ex. Sounds like she has really had a bad time with him. I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers. I've been to court more times than I care to count with my DS and it has never been pleasant. I also have that to look forward to with the ex-2-b in the near future. Hope you can make it to chat on Tuesday.

Tranquil, hope your trip to the airport to take DS went smoothly and without any security problems.

Well, ladies, all of the talk about TOM that goes on here has really gotten to me. Tom departed my life about 3 years ago due to the onset of early menopause. He is now trying to make a BIG comeback and I am not pleased about that. My weight is up several pounds and I've been eating OP. I'm very bloated and miserable with awful cramps and spotting. If he isn't trying to reappear, then something else must is going on. Maybe this is all just in sympathy for those of you that still have this ordeal.

Well, my ex-2-b is supposed to move out this week so I am eagerly awaiting his departure. My DS may be going soon too, as I am giving him an ultimatum to shape up his behavior and be productive, or I'm packing his bags. I am just so happy that I can stay OP during the stressful mess at my house and not turn to the comfort foods.

I found two quotes that I like and would like to share since this is MM. One is about progress and the other is about action.

PROGRESS: Do not confuse motion and progress. A rocking horse keeps moving but does not make any progress.
- Alfred A. Montapert-

ACTION: Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do, than by the ones you did do. So, throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor and catch the trade winds in your sails.
- Mark Twain-

Hope everyone has a great MM.

Think I'm caught up for now. I have to go have some blood work done in advance of a doctors appointment later this week. I'm sure hoping the Cholesterol level has come down.

Take care,
Wendy

Monday- Just checking in in this wee quick posty thing because of my fear of the computer freezing, as usual.

I have bad news about my exercising. My left knee began to really ache and bother me yesterday. I have Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome but it has been much better since I lost my first 50 lbs. They still crunch and pain when I sit too long but other than that they are usually okay. I remember last week while doing one of my WATP tapes (the deep sidesteps for other users! ) I noticed my knee snap. I can't really explain the feeling but I knew something was not good. I tried to switch the deep sidestep things for kickbacks but the harm was done. I still exercised the rest of the week like always, but I don't think it was wise. I am going to give myself a few days to see if it helps and when I go back, I will forgo the sidesteps because I can feel they twist/bend my knee in a bad way and replace them with the kickbacks. I had some anti-inflammatories from my last bad knee session so I started back on those Sunday night. Bummer. I hate to lose the momentum that I have been having with my exercising.

My dishwasher is officially dead! I trust most women can sympathize with me on this one, especially since I have a family of 5 to feed and clean up after. I am going miss it because my clean up time is about 3 times longer now. Maybe my mother will have pity on me..who knows.

Oh..the kids want to perform a wedding ceremony for our male and female Plymouth chickens! I gotta go find a bow tie...gotta love this rural life with kids, huh?

Good afternoon everyone. I'm still struggling but doing good with staying OP after my vacation. This is sure hard!!! I really am hungry all the time. It sure makes a difference when you get that bad food in your body... I have learned a lesson for me that a cheat is really a big deal. Before vacation it was allot easier. I didn't have the cravings so could stay OP so much easier. Well I'll just have to tuff it out the next couple of weeks...

Debilli- Sure needed that motivational "Are you willing" today.... I'll try to imprint on my mind!!!! Way to go on your walk/run-wowwie zowwie....

Viv- Hey gal welcome back. Hurray for you jumping back in here. Good for you still going to curves.... Glad you're getting your job straightened out.. Sounds like really busy work... Anyway this is a good day to start SB!!!!! And again welcome back.

Jenn in MN- Oh hurray for a house!!!! So happy you found one and your offer was accepted.. Prayer going up for everything to work out great for you..

Jack-K- Oh my gosh you're just 2 lbs. away from me.... AHHHHH...... Prayers for your niece....

Fruitloupe-Good luck with you nose. I sure am sending up a good thought about those dang nose bleeds.. congrads on your first day back. I know what you mean about it being easier to graze while at home.

Serene- Hope you lose that bloat soon! Sounds like you're really dealing with all of lifes problems. And you deserve a big pat on the back for staying OP durning it... Hope you blood work goes well. I like your quotes on progress and action...

gracious-Oh your poor knee! Sounds like it does need a break.. Boo hoo for your dishwasher.

Well I'm caught up for the minute so I'm off to read some in my doctor Phil book... Have a great afternoon...

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GRACIOUS: I'm going to have to look up that syndrome that you have. My husband complains all the time - for years actually - about how bad his knee hurts after sitting for a long time. When we go out to eat he has to sit on the side of the booth where he can stretch out his leg so that his knee doesn't hurt too bad. He isn't overweight or anything - we just figured something was pulled in there and he's to chicken to get it checked out! Give me more info on that ok?!

Missy

Boogie is suppossed to have his heart cath this Friday. He has now developed a cold. Last month it was a yeast infection, and it was rescheduled another month, this Friday. Please say a little prayer that his cold will be miracously gone by Thursday.

Hi again,

Well, miracle of miracles, my old landlady was very happy to hear from me, and says she will be glad to write me a letter. *happy dance*

Now I just need to track down my current landlord, who decided to move to Florida. I didn’t know this until I called his office phone and got a “disconnected” message with the new number, which was very obviously NOT in Minnesota.

Things are coming together for the wedding, too – overall it’s been a good day, except for some of my eating. I need to reign this runaway coach in before I gain back everything. Send the wagon!

Trying to keep caught up, at least for today.

Viv – Hi, I didn’t know you, but glad you’re back! I go to Curves, too… well, I belong to one, but need to get my backside in gear and GO! So I can empathize!

Jack-K – my thoughts and prayers are with your niece. Congrats on getting in your walk and workout even in that heat!

Fruitloupe – Welcome back, and good luck with the splint removal! I had blood work done to check my thyroid. If it’s normal, my Dr. wants me to stop taking my birth control pills – she thinks the hormones might be holding back my weight loss. The ultrasound was on my gallbladder. From the pains I’ve been having, I’m sure they’ll find stones. I need to research alternatives to surgery!

Deb – NUTS! You are NUTS! Wow, I know I’ve said this before, but you ARE an inspiration. Here I can’t get my lazy bottom out (or even IN with my new WATP kit!) and you are jogging away in sweltering heat. NUTS!

Serene – thank you for the quotes! I love the one by Mark Twain!!!

Gracious – ouch! Hope with a little rest your knee gets better. I am dearly looking forward to getting into this house so I can actually HAVE a dishwasher, but as someone who does them by hand, I can sympathize.

Toni – good luck and good for you to tough out going back OP.

Hugs,

Jenn

Just keeping up before I leave for the day.

No news from my DS on my niece's court battle. They are probably still there.

Viv, Welcome back and since I didn't know you from before, Hi. Glad things are looking up for you with your job. Look forward to getting to know you. I have been on SB since 10-10-01 and have lost 78 pounds so far, with 30 to go. Good luck

Jenn, Congrats on your house, sounds like you have some big plans going on. That is so exciting. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

Deb, Liked the MM. Many things can be accomplished if we are just wiling to find the way and do what is needed. Hope you had a nice weekend with Eli. Thanks for the hint on editing the post. My niece's ex became gay about 1 year before she left hi, But of course he won't admit it. A guy lives with him and goes eerywhere with him and they get one room. Very confusing for girls 6 & 7. WTG on the 9.3 miles today. You were doin some walking. You will be ready for that marathon soon.

Fruit, Glad you are back, I have missed you. Hope your nose gets better soon. Hang in there today. It's only one day. You can do it.

Serene, Hope your ex moves out early in the week instead of later. How old is your son? Sometimes "tough love" is the only thing you can do for them" I really liked your quotes. Except when I first read the one about action I thought the word bowlines said brownies. LOL. Do you think I'm obessessed with food or what. Thanks You are doing great with all your problems by not eating. That's one major battle in itself.

Gracious. I hate to hear that about your knee. You were really doing great with your exercising. Maybe a few days rest and meds will heal it. Bummer on the DW. Are your kids old enough to help. If they can walk they are. I wash all my pots and pans every night and only run the thing 1-2 times a week. Mainly I like the fact you can hide the dirty dishes. Please take pics of the wedding ceremony. This I have to see. How do you get the chicken to hold still to get the bow tie on him???

Toni. Take it one day at a time. You did this before and you can do it again. I know what you mean about cheating not being worth it. I drank way to much Sat and the scale was upo today. Now I'm really mad at myself and now I have to re-lose that same 2 pounds. Yuk.. Hang in there.

Heartmom, how disappointing that Boogie has a cold. Prayers that it will be gone by then.

My DD play volleball tonite at 9:00. Atleast it will be cooler.

Have a great evening everyone.

Jackie

OK--VBS is over! It was a lot of fun, but very exhausting! I wasn't able to keep up with the board at all last week. I was also not able to stay entirely op. Gosh that's all I seem to say lately--but the schedule for last week was brutal and I let myself get into the don't eat breakfast and then make bad decisions about food the rest of the day.

To top it off, Miss Belle is sick and I'm scheduled to go on vacation on Wednesday. I took her to the vet and they think it was just the hairball from h**l, but she hasn't been able to keep anything down for two days. If she isn't better by tomorrow, I'm just going to board her with the vet while I'm out of town and they can watch over her.

Deb--sorry I missed your calls, I was trying to get all my work covered for while I'm away. I'll be home tonight Monday--though a friend is coming by after 8:00 central time. So anytime before 8 and after 9 would be good. I'll be out tomorrow night and then in NC until the 5th.

Jenn-congrats on the house! I hope you get it all worked out. The stress is in all the little details.

VIV--Welcome back! It's great to hear from you that you are doing work that you enjoy. You'll get that extra weight off! Just stick with it!

Heart--I hope Boogie gets to have his cath on Friday. I'll keep good thoughts for you!

Fruit--you better get that schnozze into yelling shape by the end of August! Even if you are rooting for the WRONG TIGERS you still need to be able to cheer your heart out!

OK--got to get back to work. I'm leaving Wed afternoon to fly to NC. I'm taking the laptop so will try to check in while I'm gone. I know one thing's for sure--I'm getting my SB book back!

Susan
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