Hello Ladies! Well, It is Friday once again. And I am back. I have not really been off plan to much. I just have had no time to post. My hubby and I finally found the house plan we both like and we are comfortable with so hopefully Monday we can get the blueprints drawn up! I did manage to lose a pound this week but we did not weigh in last week. But I am determined to get into those 160s!

Christie! I am sorry you are out of leeway but you can do this! You know you can and I believe in you too. I am going to start on the food journal with you! I really need it. Thanks for the pics on the board. But where is a picture of you?????


Eleni! Well, congrats! A loss is better than no loss at all from what I here. You are getting there, Slow and sure wins the race!!!

Donna! How are you doing with the new medication? I know that stuff made me gain like 5 pounds in one week before when I started on the pressure pills! I hope they have found one that you can take.

Wendy! Congrats on the turtle! And finally the wedding is over! Now you can get back on track! How is everything working out with work? Good luck on car shopping!

Sherri! I know you are out there I am here for you

Laurie, Nita, Median, Misty and everyone I missed! HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Penny

Morning all.

Penny what fun building your home. I love to plan things tho' my plans somehow always turn out to be more than what I can afford but I keep reaching. congrats on the loss. You are doing great and you will make your goal.

Yes my meds seem to be working okay for me now but I haven't been back to the dr. yet to see what she thinks. I will go next week. she was on holiday this week but her substitute said it could take upto 3 months for a medication to work properly.

The last two days we were painting the house but we took today off to work in the yard. I hate painting but I love working in the garden so this is a nice day for me. This weekend will be a busy one with father's day being on suday. Lots of family stuff - dinners, brunches, etc. It's fun but so hard to stick on programme when all that good food is around.

My family loves to play Trivia when we're all together and the snacks come out......

I hope everyone has a great weekend . Hi to all of you

Hello all. Well I am totally hyped about my job interview today.It went really good.Right after I got home the man called me to tell me he was recommending me.He wants me to meet the woman who will decide who actually gets hired on my day off Monday at 2pm. I may have to work some afternoons just to get job but I don't want to.If she wants to hire me we will have to talk about hours.It will be a heafty cut in pay but the way hubby and I figure.Even tho I will go down to 7.50 an hour I will still end up almost about even because of time and expense of driving so far everyday.
I checked it this morning.It took me 3 minutes verse 40 minutes to get from my house to work entrances.And it is 1.5 miles verses 23 miles one way.I want the job so bad.Of course it could turn out to be a crappy job and I can always go back to Wackenhut.He did tell me something interesting and I was surprised he told me as i could follow up on it.They have nowomen officers there.None.The few that ever worked there quit.
I know this isn't weight related but just had to tell you guys.
Now I have to run.Will try to come back later .If not I will try to catch up when I get off work later
Sherri-Thanks for "all" the e-mail cards etc.You are a sweetie
You are all the best.
Hope you had a good day and that you will have a great weekend.

If this is what you want Eleni - I hope you get it too. It's much less stressful only having to travel 3 minutes. I wonder tho' why all the other women have quit ?? You might want to ask the lady at the interview on monday...I'm still keeping my fingers crossed for you....

Hello everyone,

Thought I would check in tonight and say hi. I went to the nutritionist today and she put me on a plan. She checked my bodyfat and......it is still higher than I hoped. I have to go back in a month and hopefully it will be down then. She thinks I have a food allergy and has taken me off milk. It isn't a big deal because I am not a big milk drinker (never have been) but......no pizza, no ice cream, no cheese.. She will evaluate when I go back in. She doesn't know if that is it or not but is trying it first. She gave me an eating plan and it is one I can live with. The calories are 1830 a day and she has broken it down into how many starches, protein, fat, etc at each meal but I don't have to stick to it but she has given me what she feels is a good mix. I get to eat 6 times a day. I learned lots from her and I really liked her. My walking buddy is going next Friday to see her so it will be interesting to see what she finds out. She thinks I wasn't eating enough fat and that is part of my problem with my dry skin. Will let you know how it goes.

Eleni....good luck with the job. It would be nice to only have to travel 3 minutes but like Donna said...you may want to find out why the other ladies quit.

Donna....thanks for the info on the strike. They are terrible and nobody wins. Glad it isn't as hard for you financially but it still hurts. I hope it doesn't last until Christmas.

Penny.....that's great you decided on a house. It will be exciting for you to have a house built just the way you like it. Keep us posted on how it is going.

Sherri.....thanks for all the inspirational cards. They really help and are appreciated.

Hello to everyone else. I will check in again tomorrow. Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Marie

Hi everyone,

I did great today on plan. Usually I take fridays off. But I really want to have a loss this week and I don't want to let my buddy down for the contest we are doing. Plus I have to start losing this weight. The scale keeps going up instead of down and I am the only one that can do something about it.

I am lost here not posting for a week last week. I am out of the loop as to what is going on. I haven't had a chance to read all of the threads to catch up. So forgive me. I am taking the time to post here because it is important. I am also going to post my journals also. That really helps. I am doing this with another member of tops here at home my contest buddy. We are doing this together and we are going to talk daily this week. So that should help and of course I have everyone here to.

I stuck to my 4 carbs for the day but went over in proteins but the fat content for the day was great and low. So that is good. I really tried today. Especially when they gave me the spaghetti with my chicken parm that I told them I didn't want. I didn't eat it though and threw it away when I was done but it was very hard. But I did it and feel proud of me for that.

Penny

I am so happy that you have found the house that you want to build. I hope you can get the land next to your parents to build on. I know that will make you happy. You guys deserve that. Keep up the great work and congrats on your loss.


Marie,

Sounds like the nutritionalist did you good. It is nice to get another opinion as to how to go about this journey. Sounds like with everything you have to cut out you will lose weight anyway without trying.LOL Keep to your plan that she gave you and listen to her and follow what she says. She knows what she is talking about and she will help you. That is great that your friend is going as well. Then you can do this together.

Eleni,

I missed why you are looking for another job. That is great that this job is so much closer. You are right especially with the price of gas that you will save money not having to travel so far to get to work. But I would also ask why the woman didn't stay. It sounds weird. Do what you have to to make you happy and that is all that counts. You will be less stressed out and you can devote more time to you for your plan. Keep up the great work.

Donna,

Thanks for being there for me also. What meds are you on for what? Sorry I don't remember but I want to know. It is terrible when you gain weight from the meds. But always remember that your health is most important and you have to take care of you. Keep up the great work and I know you will have a great week.
You know what I have learned? Just because the snacks are there doesn't mean you have to eat them. Remember you are in control and what you do is up to you. You have to be accountable for you and know what you are putting in your mouth. Have fun playing out side.

Penny,

You need to give yourself some attention also for your plan. You can do this also.


Christie,

Where are you? Did you have a good day on plan today? I hope so. I did.


Summer and all the others that are lurking out there get back here it makes a difference.

Sherri

Hello all do you remember me. I have been seriously absent. I hope everything is well with all. I don't have to much time right now but I hope to get on tomorrow.

Tamara

Welcome back Tamara!!! Been missing you girl??? Glad to see you back!!! You just have to fill us in on the happenings on your end

Well guys last night was probably the hardest night of my life on not eating junk.... My husband and I were alone for the night and he sat and ate ... cheetos (my favorite) and pringles !!!
BUT I held myself off of them and stuck to plan anyway
IT WAS SO HARD!!! But remembering you ladies and the plan I have with Sherri this week.... I DID IT!!!!

I hope everonm is doing good today so far.,. I know how hard the weekends can be, Just hang tough and know your not alone in this, One of us is being tempted probably at the same time, and its our decision if we give in or just say no thank you Right???

Welll guys I will have to post individually in a bit... my husband is off today and wants to go shopping..... at least it is exercise
Catch you all a little later!!!