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Hi All,

I forgot to mention, though how I don't know, about an NSV I had tonight. I got Daren to measure me again, as he did on the 24th of May, and I have lost 26.5 inches from my body. I wish I could see it when I look in the mirror, but you can't argue with the numbers, so I am pretty happy with that

Melissa - that's fantastic news about your clothes NSV, it's pretty fabulous when our clothes sizes start going down. I am still waiting for that to happen!!

Hugs,

Ammi

Ammi - SEE!!!!!!! I told you I could tell a difference in those latest pics! Now you know that I'm not just imagining it. That is a LOT of inches to lose. WELL DONE!!!!
Thanks for the offer to send the pic of the Gazelle. I suppose I could just not be so lazy and I could do a search on here to see what one looks like.
My back seems a little better today, but I couldn't jog on the treadmill this morning. I just did a fast walk at around 8 to 8.5km/h (around 5mph). I also used hand weights while I walked, for a bit more of a workout. I felt good about actually working out at least, even if I couldn't jog.

Maria Lucia - WELCOME BACK!!!!!!!!!! It is SO wonderful to see you again! I am glad you made it back to us safe and sound before we had to send the dogs out searching for you.
Three pounds is NOTHING to you! You will be able to get that off in no time. I am really glad that you are getting back on track with your healthy lifestyle. You have been through an awful lot and I know that you need to do this in stages, but I also know that you WILL do it.
I'm glad that you have a couple of other jobs that keep you away from the ex for at least a little while. Hopefully you'll find a job that will get you away altogether soon, but at least the small breaks will help in the interim.

Kayley - Good luck with getting the elliptical. I would like on of those, but I think I already have enough exercise equipment for the moment and couldn't really justify getting any more. Maybe later in the year, or perhaps for Christmas.
I'm really glad that work and school will fit so nicely together for you. You certainly didn't need any stress about either one in your life.
I didn't mention before that I am glad (although a little surprised) that Andrew is able to get the op done. Neil had it done just last year because pills, needles etc. just weren't working for me. I am the same as you, and I have never wanted to have children. I'm not sure what makes the difference, but I just have never had that feeling that other women get. When I teach I LOVE my kids each year. They are my 'babies' and I get all the nurturing out of my system with them I think. People have told me over and over again that I would feel differently if I had my own kids, but when I have asked them to 'guarantee' me that, they have all backed down. I have seen too many children who were brought into this world by people who really didn't want them and I am definitely not willing to take the risk that I would 'feel differently' once I had one. Bit late to put it back then huh? Anyway... after all of that, I just wanted to tell you that I respect and thoroughly understand your decision.

Sharon - I am able to pain my toenails now, but I'm not sure I get into the most elegant positions to do it. I love seeing those ads on TV or in magazines where they look SO relaxed as they are painting their toenails. I wonder whether they are really aching and can't wait for the camera to be off. I know I should be doing some gradual stretching exercises, and I truly do start now and then, but then I forget and leave it for weeks between times. Not exactly beneficial I don't think.
Oh... you asked about the competition. Well... I did get my picture in the latest magazine, with 8 other 'before' pics, showing 'entrants' so far. That edition would have come out about a week or two before the competition closed, so they may have had more entries come in. If the ones who were pictured were the best they had - and you would think they would put their best in, to keep people motivated to buy the next magazine - then there is NOT a lot of competitio. Some of them looked as though they only had to lose maybe 30lbs at the most. I know that is a lot to some people, but to others it is a spit in the ocean. The only thing I could have going against me is if someone had to work through severe hardship to get where they are. Mind you... being a life-threatening weight is severe enough I would say. If I make it to be one of the 10 finalists, there will be a short write-up about me with my 'before' and 'after' pics in there. It will be interesting to see which 'after' pic they will use if that happens. I will definitely let you know if I make it to the finalists stage because there is Internet voting and I want as many votes as I can get. I would imagine that you could vote from all over the world, so I'll post the address as soon as I hear anything. I am expecting to hear sometime soon. The competition ended last Tuesday. I sent them a letter asking if they got my entry, because all sorts of my things tend to go missing. I got an email back saying that they did get my entry and that they were "all absolutely amazed at your transformation". So I take that as pretty good news for the moment.

Annie - I'll keep my fingers crossed for the retainer as well, and nothing more major. I really don't like dentists, so the least amount of work they have to do the better in my books.

Melissa - I hope you have a fantastic time in Vancouver. What a lovely gift from you FIL. Much nicer than the pinkeye he gave you! I hope that you are feeling SO much better by the time you head off. I'm sure you'll still have a good time anyway, but it would be that much better if you were feeling great.

Crock - That is wonderful news about the job interview!!! I truly hope it works out as well as it sounds so far. I know that you want some work so you can move out on your own. It sounds as though that move couldn't happen soon enough, with the way your parents are behaving lately. They sound like a couple of spoilt children, like the ones I have to deal with now and then. They love people when things are going as THEY want them to, and others are sitting just that little bit 'below' them. But they get all 'snarky' when people start to actually do BETTER than they are. Why can't people just be happy for others when they improve their lifestyle? I'm sure that a lot of the latest dramas I had at school were due to jealousy. Oh well... I suppose I am probably not a lot better at times, but I certainly like to think that no matter what I FEEL, I don't let others know that I feel that way. Fingers crossed for this new job. When would you be starting, once you heard you had it?

Kirsikka - Welcome back!!!! I am glad you decided to make it back to us. I am really sorry to hear about your medical problems, but you know that they can be controlled a fair bit with a healthier lifestyle, so you are on the right track by being here and wanting to get back on track with healthier eating and exercise.
Congratulations on the nursing training! I am glad that there are people like you who want to be nurses, because I just couldn't face all that blood and 'stuff' myself.

Oops! I'd better dash. I still have dishes to do and I have to get ready for work. Catch you all soon.

Take care,

Zelma

WOW! I came on here tonight to catch up a bit and cannot believe how much all of you have been posting! I do appreciate all that you share!

Ammi... well that Fairy Fat Mother just barely missed your wrath and "maneuvers" with her wand since she did show up last night. She was certainly chintzy in that she only took one pound but hey, I'll take it!

Zelma... good to see you here!!! Regarding my driving to Seattle... I actually live in a northeast suburb city called Bothell. It's really not that far to drive into Seattle; just that I usually hang out in the 'burbs' !!

Sharon... sorry you are going through that depression. That is bad stuff... been there, done that. And to others experiencing it too. Hang in there!!! It CAN get better (voice of experience).

Hugs to everyone

ZELMA,,~~In two weeks I should know something and I do like how you summed things up.. That is sooooo true,, You were reading my mind~

Ammi~ Amen sister!, you are preachen to the choir now.... (((havent heard that in a while, huh?)))LOL Take Care. and I do appreciate all the support that this internet family has and continues to give me.. Lot of Hugs to all the 300+ board,,Oh, and Yes I can move out with this job,, it is 13.75 per hour.. Not as much as I was maken, but it will do .. and I will get raises upon good evaluations , which I am sure I will be good to go.. But I have it estimated ,, IF I get the job that I will be about one ,,, two at the most months to moving out. and that will be renting something,, I will wait to have a nest egg before buy a house.. Take Care

Crock -- holy cow, I know you've been losing like gangbusters, but nearly 80 pounds! Somehow that had not really hit me. Great job!

GOOD LUCK with the job -- sounds like you need your own place, and soon.

Zelma -- About not wanting kids, I'm the same way with my students... granted mine are in college, but I get to play a bit of a mom and watch them grow for 4 years. But I have no desire to have my own. I do have my "fur babies" though!! (yay for my pugs!)

Wyllen~~Thank you for noticing, It means alot... I am not sure when and if it will slow down.. not obsessed with the thought,, just wonderring when.. ya know? I hope to start exercising soon I really want to be part of the excercise thread,, One day whenever my leg is better....


Misto~~~CONGRATULATIONS ON THE ONE POUND LOSS..... THANK GOD THE FAT FERRY CAME, HARD TELLENS WHAT OLE AMMI MAY HAVE DONE!!!!!

Work today went by pretty fast. Tomorrow should as well, as we are getting a whole new phone system, and we are going to train on them tomorrow. Andrew and I wanna go to Medieval Times in Schaumberg, Ill...I've been to the one in Kissimmee, FL, and it is SO MUCH FUN! It's about $55 a person, and I took a look at their menu. Chicken, ribs, soup, and pastry...oh, and potato. You don't get to choose what you want, everyone gets the same thing. They have jousting, and it's just a lot of fun! So I've been giving this some thought...and even though I hate the thought of going off plan, if we are going to be shelling out that kinda money, I want to be able to ENJOY myself. That doesn't mean I'll be eating the bread, potato, AND pastry, but I think I'll allow myself to have a bite of each, and one of the items. Even if I have a gain that week, I think it'll be worth it. And I'm not going to binge or anything, so I should be okay. What do you guys think about this? We are hoping to go in July sometime.

Ammi - I do monitor my calories, just because I don't want to overeat, although I have a hard time getting over 1,000 cals somedays...and it's not good, I know. I also am not doing the full phase 2. I don't allow myself to have grains very often, and fruit either. You are allowed a serving a day, but I do more like a serving a week. I'm fully back on phase 1 right now, though, as I'm trying to jumpstart my loss again. I really wanna get to the -75, cuz that'd be halfway to my goal! The eliptical would DEFINATELY come in handy in the winter...I like Michigan, I just HATE HATE HATE the cold, snowy winters! (Listen to me complaining again!) lol. FANTASTIC on those inches lost! You are MELTING AWAY!!!!!!

Annie - I hope you were able to make it to Curves? When is your next weigh in?

Missy - Hope you guys have a fantastic time in Vancouver! Congrats on that NSV!

Crock - That's GREAT news!!!!!! Sounds like you've got it in the bag to me!

MariaLucia - So GOOD to see you back, and that you have not in fact fallen off the face of the earth! With all you're going through right now, 3 pounds is nothing, and I'm sure it'll come off EASILY!

Kirsikka - GOOD TO HAVE YOU BACK AS WELL!!!!! Congrats on that major life decision! I hope it makes you a lot happier than the marketing career!

Zelma - Thank you so much for understanding about Andrew and the procedure. Honestly, every little support or understanding helps, because there are so many people around me that think this is a horrible and stupid decision. As for the doctor, when we went in, he point blank goes, "so why do you want this done? you're so young." We gave our reasons...Andrew shared a story with the doctor that he's only told ME...and the doctor completely understood where he was coming from. He asked me if we were serious as a couple, and he said yes. So the doctor asked me what I felt about this being done, and I told him that I've never been the nurturing mother type. That I've never had the dream of one day having kids. I even disliked baby dolls as a child. He told us that he doesn't normally approve a patient as young as Andrew (21 about to be 22), but that we seemed to have our heads on our shoulders, and knew what we wanted. So he goes in for the procedure on July 28th. We've been talking about this for so long. Ever since we decided that we do want to get married. And it's crazy to think that it's going to be happening so soon. Nearly none of our friends support us on this, either. They all say we are too young and stupid to know what we want, and that we are definately going to change our minds in like 5 years, and regret it. I highly doubt that. I know that people change as they age, but this is just something I am sure about...and I hate the fact that they call us stupid. I'm just rambling, but I just wanted to THANK YOU for understanding, like I said.

Misti - Another pound down! Whoop!

teahoney - Another VV lover....I don't know what it is about him. I am really tall so I dig his height but also, of course, it's his humor. LOOOOOVED him in Wedding Crashers.

Nancy - I appreciate your well thought out response to my post. It's nice to be understood.

Annie - I think you should most definitely plan on getting a pedicure as a weight-loss reward at some point during your journey. I used to get them every other Friday after work and it was so nice to just relax and let someone take care of me for 45 minutes at the end of a long work week. Go for it! You deserve it!!!

Sharon - No new TV yet. I have decided to just stick with the smaller one for now and wait a while. I figure if I take my time maybe one of the stores will have a sale. I hope your Dr. appointment goes well. If the doc recommends them, I'd give meds a try. There's no reason to needlessly suffer from depression. Although I do understand the difficulty when the moods seem to come and go. It can become easy to convince yourself during the not-so-bad times that you are doing fine. Let us know how things go.

Ammi - Yes, I have had (and still am in) counselling. I do think it's helped me come to realize some of my emotional triggers for eating and just to be generally aware of how I am feeling. I know when I first started going and I would talk about a binge and she would ask "What were you feeling then?" My answer would always be "I don't know." Now, more often that not, I do know what I was feeling. My question now is how do I know when I can quit going? I've been wanting to bring it up to my counsellor but haven't had the guts too. Stupidly, I don't want to hurt her feelings. I know....silly.

Zelma - Nice to see you out here again. Seems like it's been awhile. I hope your back is feeling better soon. As for my ESL classes, I teach adults. It's OK I missed the concert. But I can tell you, I won't be subbing for this teacher again any time soon. I found out that when he did my shift for me he showed up 45 minutes late. Not only that but he regularly shows up late for all of his normal classes too. The students are so polite and do not want to say anything bad but there have been hints for weeks how about how they would like me to teach on both Wed. and Fri. Well, the truth came out last Friday that the other teacher is really slacking off. I know we are volunteers and not getting paid, but I people are counting on us so I have a hard time understanding what he is doing. I talked with the volunteer coordinator about it. She was aware of the problem but was uncertain wht to do about it since we are there on a volunteer basis. I feel frustrated with the situation but I just need to rest in the fact that I am doing my part to help. I just wish he'd make more of an effort for these wonderful people who are trying there best to fit into our culture by learning the language.

MariaLucia - Glad to see you back. I was really worried about you. Glad you are getting through this and trying to get back into the swing of your eating and exercise plan.

That's it for me. Nothing new to report. Just a boring Monday workday today.

Nighty-night everyone!

Kayley... regarding your question about the special trip -- I think it is fine if you have a bite or so of each thing and one of the items... just be careful what you eat. This IS a lifestyle change and needs to be something you can live with even on special occasions.

On my cruise I worked REALLY hard not to gain and to eat healthy. And I had not had one bite of ANY "junk" food or dessert for several months and haven't since. But I did eat the special little birthday cake they made for me, and it was fabulous. Also went to English tea a couple times and ate the little cakes and stuff.

It sounds like you are very much in control now of your eating habits... and we can DO those things as long as we maintain control and don't let ourselves fall back into old habits, which I am sure you won't.

Be careful... but.. Go and have fun!!

Nothing like some really good nuts to make a girl feel decadent. (KAYLEY! - Not THAT kind of nuts!) I’m talking MACADAMIA nuts! I suppose they aren’t the best nuts – higher in fat, lower in protein and fiber than other kinds, but they’re so expensive that I don’t usually buy them. And if a couple of macadamia’s make me feel like I’m spoiling myself instead of depriving myself, then yippee!

I found that when I was successful before, attitude had everything to do with it. If I think of all the things I CAN’T have (and who REALLY wants a greasy, slimey Little Debbie cake anyway?) then I feel like “Poor me.” Instead I focus on what I can have. OH! Like my Broccoli salad!! I made it homemade for the first time, limiting the dressing to 3 Tbsp of LF coleslaw dressing, about 100 cals worth of raisens and about 160 cals of sunflower seeds and Wha-Lah! It's awesome! I like it even better than Simon likes a new shoe!

GOOD GRIEF! I was just here YESTERDAY and there’re already 2 more new threads! Let’s see…

WYLLENN! I’m SO excited for you! You’re living my dream, and you’ve worked so hard and EARNED it! One-derland, here comes Heather!!

MISTI, NOW would be a great time for me to check out your Coast to Coast thread! Just let me change my pants, cuz I’m not walking around this truck stop in Capri s – not with these ankles, not YET anyway. ** When you get a chance to visit with the fat fairy godmother, or the fairy fat mother, or whatever, please tell her ditto for me!
NANCY, Congrats again on hitting the twos! Also good luck on planning lunch ahead – that’s an absolute 100% necessity for me! ** It’s not so much that I didn’t get a chance to ride while I was home as that I’m too BIG still to ride and feel comfortable. I also just let go of the only horse I had that I could ride. Of the 2 remaining, one isn’t trained yet (and who’s fault is that?) and the other has leg issues so he can only carry tiny riders and take it easy to prevent re-injury. I dream of the day I can ride my friesian and compete in dressage. Once I thought that was just fantasy, but I know now that I can do it if I’m committed enough.

DOGPAL, Simon sends kisses back you’re way! And speaking of pedicures, guess what his favorite thing to kiss is? Yup, toes. Of course, if you’re only half a dog high, I suppose your options are limited. You should do something like that for yourself, though. Pampering is a wonderful thing. Only problem for me is that I could get used to it, decide I deserve it, and then realize it’s not in my budget…. Which I probably spent on macadamia nuts, bubble gum and horses. ** Good luck with the Orthodontist. I have a dear friend whose entire family has the most crooked teeth you ever saw. I would have thought that major procedures would be needed, but she only had a retainer and it did wonders! I guess it has to do with how much room you have in your mouth & stuff. ** Most of all, I’m glad to hear how well the Cybalta works for you and that you’re feeling so much better!!!!

SHARON (VooDoo), You AREN’T admitting a weakness, you’re admitting to being human!!! Do you think everyone goes through life thinking “La-De-Da, life is good and I’m wonderful and yippee things are perfect”?? No one can compare their life to those around them and say “Oh, I really don’t have it bad because look at so-and-so.” Don’t devalue your own circumstances or feelings that way. Stress effects everybody and you certainly have every right to feel it and react to it. I think it takes more guts to say “I need some help” than to live in denial and perhaps even take it out on those closest to you. You’re taking a step in making your quality of life better, and that will effect everyone you love as well! I hope that whatever you and your doc decide, that it will be the best for you and you’ll feel better! All the better to kiss on sweet Aiden, right? And to both kiss on Steve and him when need be. Take care of you!!! *** And if you’re ever in the States, drop by! Hopefully I’ll have a trained horse again soon for you to ride, and otherwise perhaps I could muster up a friend’s.

AMMI, Woo-Hoo! You Go, Gazelle Girl! WTG on another -2!! All this talk about foot rubs and nail painting sounds fun. The other night I’d been on my feet all day and I was CRAVING a foot rub. *** HOLY SMOKE, BATMAN!? 26.5 inches???? ZOWIE!!!

CROCK, Keep my for you on that new job! I think of you often as I get back underway with my S.B. – Tell me, are my macadamia nuts on the “To Eat” or Not To Eat” list? I bought the books, but haven’t had time to get thru them yet… *** Good Grief, sounds like you’re living in the sabotage capital. Usually people get tired of hearing someone talk about dieting & losing weight, but Not ever Doing it. You’ve got the reverse. I can’t tell you how highly I respect that even with those circumstances you are doing FANTASTIC. I certainly understand your frustration, but wow, what a leader you are!! I fear that Garnet may have left us because she faced that sort of challenge when her mother came back from out-of-town. I hope I’m wrong!

ZELMA, GREAT to see you posting again. I know you’ve been busy! Nope, DH didn’t say a word about my hair, makeup & new outfit. What can I say? I should have trained him better before the “I do’s.” I did let him get a motorcycle a week ago or so, and he’s getting his money’s worth out of it already. I’m happy to see him happy, and I’ll be happiest when I lose enough weight to ride my horse while he rides his bike. ** As for wearing flip flops/thongs, I find it destroys the tendon in the back of my ankle. I’ve been wearing sandals since yesterday and I know I better get back in my sneaks by tonight. ** Ginger ale scones?? Hmm.

TRACEY, I found that for the first hours and a few days that just the IDEA that I was on a “diet” made me crave everything, even things like donuts that I can usually leave alone with no problem. But after that mental hump, it got easier every day. I promise you that if you stick with it, at the end of two weeks you’ll feel differently about sweets, starches and food in general. It’s great that you have a target start, and can make that shopping trip with your commitment in mind. I’m cheering for you!!! … and grilled chicken and veggies? Yum, and great on ANY diet!

PATTI – Good luck with that Tuesday WI. You’re right, the normal fluctuations can be terrible.

KIRSIKKA, Great to have you back. I’m sorry you are having such serious health problems. In reality diabetes and high BP are serious threats to all of us with weight issues. I’ve been luckier than I deserve so far, but have been thinking I should get checked for blood sugar again. In honesty, I’m terrified to find out. My BP dropped to normal last year when I started losing weight and exercising regularly. This journey is SO important for our health. I hope that as you succeed with your weight loss that your other conditions improve also!!! I’ll be cheering for you. *** I have a friend from Finland that just married an American guy and moved to the States a few months ago.

JILLY-BEAN, JULEE… Speak up girls! We’re missin’ ya. We’re missing a bunch of posters – Elmay? Violet? Rosie? Christine? MomTo5? Vicki? Heather? Not to mention some of the long lost that I hope return – Catherine, Garnet… A few of you were here recently but must be busy with summer stuff, so HI! Luan, Brenda, FutureDiva… And what ever happened to Amber, Cyn, Dusty, Colleen, Sandi, Keisha? Then there’s that snootie Lilion, but at least I get to visit with her on the Old Hens thread. I know we move fast on this thread (oh boy do I know) but you can always just jump in and tell us what you’ve been up to. Today is a rare day for me to make so many replies. I rarely do and it’s not a requirement! Lurkers – Hello!

VILANDRA, It sounds like that trip to Vancouver is just what you need – a mini vacation. How wonderful of your FIL to give you that for DH’s birthday! I hope all those physical hassles are gone, subsiding or under control for your trip!!

MARIA LUCIA, I’ve missed ya! I know you’ve been going thru such a hard time, and I’m so glad to hear that you seem to be handling it well and are moving towards healing. I think you did great if you held it to a small 3 pound gain after everything you’ve been going thru!! Welcome back and I’m glad you’re back on track, especially with a new walking buddy. Sounds like all that celebrating has been a lot of fun, and just what you needed. One step at a time, you’re on your way! Are you still going to dance class or was that for a limited # of classes?

MELISSA, Great on the NSV – You’re ahead of your goal and SO close to those 22’s! Keep up the great work!!

Miss KAYLEY, regarding your special dinner, I don't think it matters if you go off track one day. What matters is being able to get back on board again right away. That's what my problem has been for the last couple months - not the cheat, but putting an absolute END to the cheating. When I got away with eating ice cream and still lost weight, bad habits began lurking in every shadow again. Just put your limits back in place the next day, and have a good time. Regarding your decision with Andrew to not have kids, I think it sounds more mature than either having kids by accident or because everyone tells you you should and something's wrong with you if you don't. What silliness. I dearly regret never having had a child, but that's MY feeling, not everyone's. Besides, even if you did decide at some point that you wanted a child, there are other alternatives. So bravo for you two bright young upstarts!

We're in NC, picking up in the a.m. going down to Florida. I hope the temps are as high as last time we were there, but then again, it might just be raining and raining. No matter. I'm behaving really well... except for the Jello incident. I really thought it was SF!!! When I found out it wasn't I didn't eat any more. It wasn't on purpose!!

hi all sorry i did not check in over the weekend it is hard for me to find computer time on the weekendSaturday was good we took the daughter to the movies (it is nice to have a 16 year old and she still wants to do something's like go to movies with mom and dad) and saw Click (very good movie made you think) which is something different for Adam Sandler LOL . After the movie we went to lunch at Denny's I made a poor choice I had the Spicy Buffalo Chicken Melt [w/O French Fries/substitute/condiments] (880 cal/47 G fat/3 G fiber/70 G carbs) 21 pts and of course I had the French Fries: unsalted [5 oz] (423 cal/20 G fat/5 G fiber/57 G carbs) 9 (9.5) and of course I had the buttered popcorn at the movies Popcorn, 4 cups (220 cal/12 G fat/25 G carbs) 5.5 (points from dottie's ) but we had a real good time and sometimes that is more important then if the scale is up on Tuesday .
Sunday was a day of not doing much (again that does not happen often) it rained on and off all day long and it poured when I was cooking on the grill (of course ) I got soaked LOL but boy was the grilled London broil good well worth getting wet for . I am in the area that has been getting all of the rain this weekend we have been lucky because we did not get the rain that they were calling for on Saturday but we got hit yesterday and at 9:30 last night the power went out unfortunately I live in a basement apartment and we have very few windows and the one in are bedroom has an air conditioner in it so there was no air moving with out power (UGH) it can get really hot .........the power came back on at 1:30 and DH has to get up at 4 to go to work so that does not leave much time for good sleep so that was my weekend how was everyone else's
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Krisikka, it's great that you're back and you are embarking on a new career (hopefully) and you aren't depressed!!! Sorry that you are suffering with diabetes & stuff, but losing some weight will help & we're here to support each other.
Maria, glad that you're back too, don't worry about a little gain, you are coping so well with all this life-changing stuff going on and you were missed.
Ammi, wow, you are disappearing before our eyes!!! you must be REALLY impressed with that sort of loss AND that you are at BEST EVER WEIGHT-LOSS!!!! I missed you yesterday, we went to buy Aiden's birthday pressie, a pedal tractor with digger attatchments. It was crazy in the shop, even at 5pm, (toys r.... ) kids were just climbing in stuff & riding off, no parents were watching them or even keeping them safe! Still we got the dearer one but it was £100 instead of £150 and the smaller, cheaper one had less legroom and it would be too small for him in 6 months. I will try & catch you after 3.30pm.
Zelma, I bet we all will vote for you!!! Not just coz of how much you have lost but because you are so encouraging to those of us who have yet to lose any significant weight! YET! I understand the stuff about kids, I never wanted any but my first husband refused sex until I stopped the pill & I was too young & niave (sp?) to really say NO!! Still now I have kids I love them but I often wonder what life would have been like, loads more money, 'me' time, holidays abroad and a lot less weight to carry around!!!!! ( not to mention tighter body parts! )
Misti thanks, I have suffered depression before, several times but it was for a reason, an abusive & violent first husband, family problems and stress from getting married & teaching & working part time AND finishing my BA all at the same time!!! This time there's nothing significant I can think of. Do you mind me asking whether yours had a specific reason or just came out of the blue? Sorry if I'm being too nosey!
Crock, I really hope the job pans out, what will happen to college if you get it? And about support from family, ooh I know that one! "You should have done it years ago" -going to Uni, "You should have stuck to it the first time then you wouldn't be so FAT"-dieting, BUT AT LEAST YOU ARE LOSING WEIGHT AND GETTING ATTENTON FROM FRIENDS, (hope I'm included here, lol.) Maybe your parents don't want you to find a guy, they might have wanted you to be single to care for them when they get older, some parents hate their kids to grow up & get a life. At this rate you will be gracing playboy's centrefold by next year!!!! or at least fighting guys off!!!!
Wyllen, only 3 teeny pounds to go, I'm so jealous, but in a good way, another week or so & you'll be there!!!!!
Kayley, at least you'll never have to worry if you're 'late'! About the meal/trip, if you want to it seems it's ok to go off plan for a day or two on SBD, then go back, so if you want some bread HAVE IT you've lost loads of weight & been good. Then again you may find that you really don't enjoy it as much as you thought! that always happens to me.
Xena, thanks, I almost wish I were down all of the time, being ok then down is driving me crazy! I hope work settles down soon, how is ESOL going, hope I did the acronym right.
Valerie, is that a promise/ lol, by the time I get over to the US again you will have your 'baby' trained, could you bear to let anyone else ride him? LOL Seriously thanks for your kindness, everyone here is so good, I can 'tell' you stuff I can't tell hubby or my mum or sis, the people here are like a family, the WALTONS!!! all good & special. Well done on saying NO to jello with sugar in, sf is just a good tasting, I mix mine with fromage frais (fat free) or v.low fat plain yoghurt before it sets and makes a blancmange type stuff, lemon & lime is heavenly!!!
That's me done, I SEEM to have lost another 2lbs BUT I'll wait until Sunday to double check after last time! AND CROCK, I'm not bored with eggs yet! I really love those breakfast quiches. I had mushroom omlette today, its amazing how much eggs fill you up!!
xxxsharon

Good Morning All,

I didn't go back to bed this morning, I wasn't as tired as yesterday. Instead I cleaned the living room, stairs, and my bedroom. I still work up quite a sweat doing the cleaning, but my body doesn't complain as much as it used to, so that's good.

Melissa - have a great time on your trip today Thanks for your repsonse to my inch loss, but it has taken me two months to lose that much, I put the date wrong on my last post, it was the 24th of April that I first got measured. Silly me Either way though I am still happy about it

Zelma - did the picture of the Gazelle work ok. I noticed on my sent email that I had one of those horrid boxes with the red cross in it. If you clicked on the attachment itself though the picture should have worked.

Yes you did say you could see a loss in my photos, I wish I could see it, but I guess that will come soon enough

Well done on still working out on your treadmill even if it was at a slower pace. You are so determined and such an inspiration. You better win that slimming comp or I am going to write in and complain to the magazine, just you give me the address

Misti - WOOHOO you lost another 1 lb. Now the scales just need to keep on going down down down. You just let me know if you need me to threaten that fairy fat mother again

Crock - now if possible I am even harder so that you will get the job. It will be so great for you to be able to move into your own place again, you will have your freedom, and you will know that none of your food will be sabotaged!

Heather (wyllen) - you are so so close to being in the 100s, I bet you are feeling pretty excited, and hopefully very proud of yourself. I felt amazing just getting into the 200s, how I will feel when it's the 100s I just can't imagine. Can't wait to see your post saying you have lost those last 3 little lbs

Kayley - I think when you go to that medieval event you should eat what you want. Your tummy will have shrunk anyway so you won't be able to eat as much as on days of old. I for one don't intend to spend the rest of my life never having a treat on occasions or outings like you are having, and I KNOW that when I am in Vegas again I will put on at least 7 lbs because I am going to eat all the things that I love over there that I can't get here!! I will gain weight, and I will lose it again, simple as that

Thanks for explaining more about how you are working your diet. It's obviously working so well for you. I never thought a person could lose weight so quickly, between you and Crock I am almost tempted to try that diet myself. ALMOST it's too regimented for me actually. At least with WW I can eat what I like and not worry about food groups clashing etc, I just have to count my points.

Xena - I am in the same boat as you with my counsellor, I often woner how long I am supposed to be going to see her, and wonder if I will hurt her feelings if I tell her that I don't want to go anymore. Not that I am ready for that yet, but when I am, I will worry about it that's for sure. You aren't being silly at all. I am so glad that your counsellor has helped you as much as she has, if we could all figure out why we comfort eat or feel hungry when we know we can't be, our diets would be so much easier.

Valerie - ooh I didn't expect you to be able to post yet, and certainly not such a long post, how lovely

I loved the sound of your brocolli salad, yummy. You should put it on the recipe page so we can all have a try of it!

I loved when you said HOLY SMOKE BATMAN, I used to love that show as a kid and only yesterday I downloaded the theme tune onto my phone as a ring tone Thanks for the reaction to my inch loss too

Oh and I LOVE macadamia nuts, I haven't had any for years though, but now that I am thinking of them I might be a little tub of them when I go shopping next. That's what I love about WW, I know I can have things like macadamias, or even chocolate if I want to, but I don't want the latter. Not yet anyway

By the way, you mentioned Momto5 (lori) she finds it too difficult keeping up here which is why she doesn't post here anymore. She is doing great though, so no need to worry about her

Mary - I am in total agreement with you that sometimes, though not too often you must enjoy yourself like you did when you went to the movies. You had popcorn, you had a great meal afterwards. Great. Like you said, if the scale is up next time you weigh it's not a huge deal. It's much better when you expect a gain after having a good diet day off than if you have been slogging your guts out exercising and dieting and you see no reward for it on the scales. Glad you enjoyed the film

Sharon - weird thing happened yesterday, you know when you normally send an offline message on MSN it goes as normal? Well yesterday when I sent one to you I got the message that the message couldn't be sent and did I want to email you instead? Have you changed back to the old version of MSN?

Now then do I now about your 2 lbs lost or should I wait til Sunday? I think I will do it now because I have a feeling you will have lost more by the time you officially weigh, so way to go on your loss so far this week!!

Sorry I missed you yesterday but at least you were doing something great, buying Aiden's birthday present. I hope you take a pic of him in his new tractor when he gets it.

I will be online later, probably about 4 so I hope to chat with you then.

Okie dokie, time to go now, but I'll be back

Hugs,

Ammi