morning girls,
figured i'd start the thread and then get on with work (rather busy again). but i'll be back in a bit i promise,
kirsty

morning ladies, old, new, returning, lurking etc etc!
more pictures please - emma is v cute jen!
hooray on the losses yesterday. commiserations on the gains. the good things come to those who wait (or should that be weight?!). keep OP and it will happen.
i'm all on my lonesome for a week because BF is away in ireland on a boy's holiday. booh. although we don't live together it will be odd not having him around (especially cos we work in the same office!). still, when he gets back we're off to wales for a long weekend so we can "catch up".
ooh, and last night we were talking about renting/buying houses and stuff cos we were checking out a place that he and his friend might rent for a while. it's just off portobello road. very trendy and very nice. and therefore rather expensive unfortunately. BF said that he expects the first place he actually buys will be with me, all things going well. hooray! it's always nice to hear they are planning a future with you included.
right, i really should do some work. i've been so unmotivated all week. i'm also at a loss for what to wear to my on-screen audition. i don't want to wear black because it's a bit plain. but all my fave clothes are black!! and i can't wear blue because it's a blue screen. panic!
ok. enough of my wafflings, time for someone else....

kirsty

Kirsty, Good luck with the outfit delema. I am the worst about stuff like that. I try on about 10 outfits before I leave the house every morning. So I probably am not a person who should advise

Brenda I stayed up all night and for what? I was sad, but hey 2-1, and I'm sure we'll be fine. Roy was amazing. And I guess if someone had to score, it should be a BU alumn... but next time it will be the BU alumn that plays for the Avs!

Well, you girls know how I maintained this week? Well, I knew I had done well with points and exercise, so I was pretty sure it was a result of the TOM factor. Well, just for giggles, I stepped on the scale yesterday (I've been done with TOM for 2 days now) and I have lost 1.5 since Monday, so I think I must have just been retaining fluid.

No, I won't start weighing myself daily, like BJ.... I just needed a pick me up and was feeling particularly light yesterday, so I thouht I'd jump on the scale.

Ladies... one more day!!! (til the weekend)

Have a good one!

Lisa

WW Start 220/ CW 187.5 (now 186)/ WW Goal 115
Height 4'11"
July 25th Goal: 170 (think it's do-able?)

Good morning ya'll!

I had a good save yesterday. I was home waiting for the plumber all day (joys of home ownership) and totally stress eating. I caught myself at 10 points and still managed to salvage the day at 24. V. proud about that, in times past I would have just said to heck with it and eaten my way thru the rest of the day.

The outfit dilema (sorry, I'll get the names sooner or later) I have the same problem b/c I have this fancy shmancy work dinner on Friday. I bought an outfit which consists of a long black skirt w/ a slit in the back and a hot pink sleeveless top. It looks v. nice, though I'm a bit concerned over the hot pink. Now, my problem is that the weather is not as warm as it was, and I fear I'm going to freeze my buns off! I need to go out over lunch today and find something to wear over it.

Somebody also mentioned not feeling as slim as they though they would in a size 8 (Heather maybe?). I can tell you that I felt the same way when I got down to goal (and size 8) last time. Now though, I look at those teeny tiny clothes that haunt me in my closet and I realize that I really *was* small. This time I promise to be satisfied once I get there! (Heck, I'd be satisfied at a 10 or 12 if it weren't for the heaps of clothes I still wouldn't fit into!)

Jen, you did so good by only gaining 35 pounds with your pregnancy. Good for you! I'm glad you remember me. As for me, my mind is feeble for my age. I have a very poor memory so please don't take offense! (My DH says vacations are wasted on me because I never remember them within a month!)

Ok, gotta get to work, tons to do today. I think I'm being punished for saying my work load was light enough to justify a 4 day per week schedule over the summer. Sure seems like they are trying to prove me wrong! But I can't let them get the best of me, I'm NOT giving up my Wednesdays off! Grrr.

Oh, one more thing! I decided to buy some slim fast and try having it for breakfast. I figured I'd get some good vitamins and minerals and actually get some milk in me to boot. They've really improved that stuff since years past... I'll let you know if it keeps me full till lunch!

Janet
180/180/134

PS: I voted married. Happily, for 8 years this July.

i think we're all so worried about heather disappearing that we forgot to say WELL DONE ON GETTING TO GOAL!! big congrats from me. i'm sure you'll adjust to your new skinny self soon. although saying that, i don't think i have sometimes!
hi to janet (is slim fast nice? i can't even drink milk so i don't think i'll like it!) and lisa,
kirsty

Here I am Just chugging along. Since it is my birthday week, I have been eating a little more than I should be. I just hope it doesn't show up at WI on Saturday! Also, I have walked every day this week! Yah for me!!!

Not much new other than my sinuses are going nuts!!!

Kirsty... I am like Lisa... when I don't know what to wear I have to try on everything. And I still usually can't find something to wear. I am trying to think of what our local news people wear and it is usually black or blue. Nothing too flashy. Sometimes red. Good luck!

Lisa... I knew it had to be water. I am in TOM and WI on Sat.... I just hope I am not retaining. I have been drinking lots of water lately so that should help!

Janet...I know that 35 pounds is not bad. I tried really hard. I didn't gain much in the beginning... then BLAM it came on. One month I gained 7 pounds... I nearly fell over! My sis in law lost weight while she was PG. Argggg!!!

Well.. gotta run to a meeting. I'll chat more later!!

Hey everyone! Quick post to share my triumphs! I actually ate in the middle of my points yesterday!! Yeah me!
Kirsty: I even woke up at 5:00 this morning to do Tae-Bo...then argued with myself to get out of bed until 5:40!!! ARGH!! At least I was awake! Baby steps, right?

Well, super busy at work. I'll post more later. Have a wonderful morning and hello to all!

Even with 2 bad days I maintained! Yeah! I am maintaining at about 30-31points a day without too much intense exercise (haven't been able to), so I am happy. Only 3 more weigh-ins until Lifetime!

Anyhoo, I am doing fairly well, I work today and I have some things to do... I baked muffins on Tuesday and gave half away or else I was going to just eat them all, they're 4 points each but still, the dozen is 48 points!

I am experimenting with recipes right now as well which is always fun!

It's weird, everything in MTL stays open later than it does in Ottawa, even chapters closes earlier. Oh well, I'll get used to this!

Take Care!

Ali

I am single and proud kinda, in many ways I wish I had a snuggle buddy, but for now I'll be the fun-loving single urban chick!

Take Care!

Ali

I put Single, But wish i wasn't.

Although, I'm proud of being single at the same time. I love being the single urban chic (like Ali) but really, I want someone to share all this with. But I figure, I should enjoy my freedom while I have it. Enjoy my days when I only have to answer to myself.

But like I said, I'm 25 and wouldn't mind being in a steady relationship. I think it's important to have that.

but what i HATE HATE HATE is when people want to know how you're doing or haven't seen you in a while... the FIRST thing they ask "So, HOw's your love life" or "Have you found a man?" It's like it's the only thing they measure success on - whether you're in a relationship.

They rarely ask "So how's that awesome job you have?" Or "How great is it to live in a great city and be so independant."

Sometimes I just want to say "No, I haven't found a man yet, have you found a job yet?" or "No, I'm not in a relationship - but I'm doing just great on my own."

Can you tell how bitter I am Sorry... just needed to vent

So my answer: I am really looking forward to finding someone special to spend my time with, but in the meantime, I'm going to have a great time with my friends and in my career.

Enough venting!
Lisa

lisa - i couldn't agree more with you. i don't think there is any point in having any old BF, you need to have one that's worth you. def focus on friends and career. boys are quite smelly really....
hope i didn't offend you by asking about relationships on the poll! i'm just curious to see how many of us are married or whatever. i'm 25 too but i feel way too young to settle down yet. still living my life and all that. but on the other hand, i always planned on having kids by 30 (it just used to seem a long way away back then!).

Married and loving it! We’ll have our first anniversary in July.

Well, after 5 hours of hockey, we were disappointed! It’s only one loss. We’ll win the next 2 to take the series! Once again my DH ordered pizza last night. I need to get the message through to him that I can’t resist pizza and he needs to make sure he orders it when I’m not home.

Janet: Good to have you back! Stick around this time will ya??? I know you can do it I think you should wear the hot pink! Sounds like a great outfit.

Shalyne: Sorry you are gone so much. I got a great chuckle out of your ‘as long as I can still find my apt’ comment!

Stacey: You can still lose while planning the wedding. I got down to my lowest ever the week before mine last year remember? You’ll be running lots of errands between now and then, I think that should count for exercise!

Ali: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m bouncing in my seat for you thinking about the fact that you will be lifetime soon!! Thanks for the congrats on the loss! I know what you mean about guys looking at you. Once I was at about 30 pounds gone I started noticing the same thing. It kind of makes you uncomfortable at times but on the other hand it’s so flattering! I’m very lucky in that my DH and I can share those stories with each other and it’s more of a joke than anything else. He has girls hit on him quite often. Of course I have to say ‘OK, where is she, I’ll kick her @ss!’ He does the same thing with me. I feel very fortunate enough that we are so secure in our relationship/marriage that it’s no big deal! Oh, and I’ve been meaning to tell you that you are an inspiration! When you tell me I can do this, I know it’s true and I really appreciate it. You have done such an incredible job and make me realize I can get to goal *hugs*

Lori: I had to laugh when you asked who that Av’s were! We forget that not everyone is a hockey fan!

Lisa: Way to go on the Gap jeans!!! Like every other woman in the world I can’t find jeans that fit me right. I have a really high waist. When jeans fit comfortably in the waist, they are saggy in the butt. To fit the butt I’m sucking for air How do Gap jeans rate? The only pair I ever found that I liked were some hand me down Calvin Klein jeans that finally bit the dust. I tried a borrowed pair from my best friend and they had a really low waist. I was constantly pulling at them. I’m in shock still about the game this morning. I agree, 5 hours of hockey on the edge to lose in double OT. Doesn’t matter, we’re going to come back and improve our shots on goal. Any stories from the bar? Glad the scale told you good things! Oh, and on the whole being single thing? You've heard us all talk about Bridget Jones Diary. You NEED to read those books! You will totally relate and appreciate it!

Kim: YOU CAN DO IT!!!! Regroup. Pick one of the tools for living to focus on. Go back to that basics. Are you getting enough water etc?

Angie: 2 pounds!!! I’m so excited for you. Keep it up!

Kirsty: So wear black and add some splashes of color!

Heather: Kirsty is right. CONGRATS ON GOAL!! That is such a huge accomplishment so make sure you give yourself the credit you deserve

Stacey: I keep telling myself I’ll get back to doing Tae-bo. That’s what I was doing last spring when I was losing. It works, but you are right, I am very close to my snooze button. I didn’t even hear the alarm going off this morning. Hubby got me up when he left!

Wow, I'm rambling aren't I!!! Type atcha later.

"How beautiful it is to do nothing, and then rest afterward." -- Spanish Proverb

Slim Fast.... Does not seem to be keeping me full as I had hoped! At around 11am you could probably hear my tummy rumbling in the next county.

I've had a yogurt now and I'm all better. Should be able to hold out until lunch.

Jen: Congrats for walking every day this week! That deserves major kudos. I wouldn't worry to much about what you ate this week, if I remember correctly you still kept it pretty under control.

Stacey: Good job staying in the middle of the range. Right now I'm happy with myself up at the top and I think I'll stay there until I don't manage to lose anymore at the top... I just can't imagine eating less than 27 points right now. My tummy needs some time to shrink I think! :P

Ali: I love to cook and experiment with recipes too. In fact, I've got some great ones to post on the recipe thread if I ever can find the time. Great job on the maintenance! I'm guessing you are at goal, yes?

Lisa: I got married v. young (at 22), sometimes I wish I had the time to go out on my own for a little bit and be a little more independent, though I am quite independent now even though I'm married! I wouldn't trade my DH for the world, but I would have liked a little bit more freedom in my past. Don't know why people have to focus on the whole relationship thing instead of asking about the good things going on in your life! I try to never do that with my single friends, I hope I succeed!

Well, better get back to work. Now that my tummy is a little fuller I might just be able to concentrate.

Janet
180/180/134

Striving for progress, not perfection.

Kirsty... I agree that boys are smelly. Even when you are married they are!! I also agree with living your life. I didn't meet hubby till I was 25. I did lots of living... and had lots of smelly guys. Definately don't settle... that's my motto!!!

Arggg.... not even 11:00 and I am starving. I have drank a ton of water and it didn't help. Maybe a V8 will help!

Anyhoo, back to work!

stacey - woo hoo on the getting up early this morning! i started off by only doing it twice a week. and making sure i got to bed pretty early the night before. after a few weeks it becomes routine and you're more likely to stick to it. and woo hoo on your points, hope work not too busy....