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Motivational Monday
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Thankful Thursday
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FREEDOM TO ALL!!

Misti: Hang in there. I'm still praying for you. Great NSV

Luan: So sorry that you had such a bad night. Things will get better.

Val: Don't give up. "Just Keep Swimming (or working out)".

Sharon: We are here for you sweetie if you want to vent.

Nitekat: How sweet, a new Ipod!

Ammi: I hope you are better really soon. I'll keep praying for a speedy recovery.

Noname: Welcome

Michelle: Dance baby Dance

Sandy: Yea! -4.6 is awesome

Nancy: Thank you for walking for charity. I'm so proud of you for all the money you raised.

Sorry everything is so brief and quick but wanted to comment to you
Blessings,
Annie

Hello everyone again! I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for such a warm wlecome, it made me feel good. I like being in a place (even just a cyber place) where everyone is so supportive.
I guess I will just jump right in with some personals since my last post. I can see where you could get overwhelmed with posts if you didn't check in for awhile, it moves pretty fast!

Michelle: I laughed when I read your post about dancing. Me & DD do a lot of silly dancing because she is definately in the music age. She will dance to commericals, her toys, the ice cream truck going down the street, anything. lol So we do crazy dancing & thankfully DH joins in too instead of just laughing. We probably look like a family of weirdos, lol. Being a parent has gotten rid of all my inhabitions, my true nut has come out. Dancing can be a great workout & would be something great to do to spice up your routine.

Sandy: WTG on the great loss! Thats wonderful! Also, I definately consider cleaning as exercise! If you break a sweat, its good for ya in my book, lol.

Nancy: Thats great that you have raised so much for your walk. One of my long term goals is to do one of those breast cancer 60 mile/3 day walks. I think you had mentioned that before too.
Also, Count Chocula is banned from my house!!! He is evil! lol

Valerie: I totally laughed out loud at your mention of doing the treadmill in your underwear. That is hilarious! I admit the I have done a Simmon's DVD before in my underwear but that was because my workout shorts got too loose and kept falling down so halfway through I ditched them, lol.

Katt: I do have smaller goals. Most of mine are clothing related right now. I just made one ticker for the whole picture so as not to put too much on there. My first scale related goal is to lose 10% which is about 30 lbs so I am aiming at getting to 270 -- the lowest I got to earlier in the year was 276 so it will be neat to get under that.

As for me, my day was good. Ate good, walked with DD to the lake & back (about 1 1/2 miles) and going for another short walk/jog after I get off work this evening. One thing I am concentrating on this time as opposed to earlier this year is taking a multi-vitamin everyday. I have been taking them everyday for about a week now & I notice that my nails are stonger. I guess that means they are working.
Well, I guess thats about it. Thanks again for welcoming me into your group. I think I will really like it here!

-Andie

OMG, I don't think I've posted in days. I got sick AND work is over the top. I haven't exercised since MONDAY! But have a plan to get back on track tomorrow at the gym.

No time for personals tonight, but here's an NSV: I saw a woman Monday I haven't seen for nearly a year. She literally GASPED (and loudly) when she saw me. I guess I appear to have just shrunken as I've lost nearly 100 pounds since I saw her!

Greetings all!

Amy, I was sorry to hear of your kitty dying. I had a cat that died young because of the same disorder. In fact, my username AliceEep was her "official" name, though we just called her Eeps. I hope you are feeling better. After Eeps died, I got a boy kitty who just died a few months ago. I cried for weeks, so I understand your grief.

Ammi, I am sorry to hear that you are sick! Unfortunately, I can relate as I've been going through the same thing, although without the ostomy bag of course. I hope it is just a quick bug and doesn't linger!

Misti, chicken wings, eh? I've been craving pizza, something I haven't had for months, but since reading your post, I'm thinking I would be disappointed because of the fat and grease. I think it is a great NSV to realize your trigger foods no longer tempt you!

Michelle, your dancing story made me laugh! It made me think of all the internet videos I've seen recently of people taking hidden videos of their friends dancing. Have you seen the video of the military boy whose roommate catches him getting jiggy?

Melissa, congrats on the dinner choice you made! Going out with friends is still hard for me. I want to just fit in and not worry about meals, so I usually don't make the best choices. Congrats to you!

Nancy, I LOVE cereal, esp Fruity Pebbles and Count Chocula. Portions go out the window when cereal is in the house, which is unfortunate, as if I could be normal, cereal is a nice, quick breakfast. I hope you didn't do too much damage (though I thought your post was very humorous).

Well, as for me, I'm still on antibiotics for my mysterious bacterial condition (E. Coli?) and I'm still not allowed to exercise, consume milk products (ugh! no breakfast smoothies!) or caffeinated beverages. Like Ammi, I am concerned about the lack of calories I was taking in this week and what it was doing to my metabolism. From Sunday to Wednesday, my total caloric intake was 2000 calories. Plus, I can't recall who said this recently, but I completely agree with the notion that stopping exercise, once you get into the habit, feels horrible. I just keep thinking about this beautiful weekend ahead, with perfect weather and beautiful trees, and how I can't go hiking to enjoy it. Plus I just feel like a slug.

Oh well. I know I'm complaining, and I apologize for that. I hope everyone is doing well. Have I missed any recent posts from Jill, Kim, or Nelie? I haven't seen them around and I hope they are doing well.

ANDIE - I neglected to welcome you in my last post, so WELCOME!!! I'm glad I gave you a chuckle with my treadmill trauma!

LUAN - Rest assured, if I see him I'll give him a compass, with an arrow that points straight to you!

JEN - Holy smokes! 2000 calories in 4 days - you MUST be sick! I hope you're better very soon and back to your exercise. I'm sorry, too, to learn about your kitties. Losing a fur-baby is always hurtful to a warm heart.

As for chicken wings and Count Chocula, right now I'm craving a piece of cake. I don't even care if it's chocolate. I've promised myself that the day after this 6-week thing, I'm going to indulge in that one thing. Whether I really do it when the time comes is a different thing, but the promise will help me make it through the craving. If I DO get it, I hope they give me a big enough piece that it makes me sick enough to regret it!!! I suspect I won't even want it by then.... Maybe I'll plan it for January. That way I won't be pumping sugar into my system before the BIG Holiday temptations. But then again, the New Year isn't a time to blow new (or old) commitments for myself... Maybe I should wait until February. That's it! I think I'll have a piece of cake next February! How's that for a plan??

Right now it's time to go heat up the treadmill. As great as it felt last night, I think I'll start looking forward to it after ever conversation with Bill. He'll be home for at least half of next week, spending up to $10,000 getting work done on the truck. Anyone want to venture a guess on whether that makes me happy or ready to break something?? My girlfriend laughed at me tonight after I got off the phone with him. She couldn't believe he didn't hear me grinding my teeth or hear my breathing doing that funny thing it was doing, but he does it every time. Ah, well, at least I've turned it around from putting a damper on my motivation, to putting a real fire under me. If I can't determine the provocation, at least I can choose the consequences... and the results!

I'M NOT GONNA WAIT UNTIL IT'S TOO LATE AND LET MY FAT DETERMINE MY FATE!

Hey everyone~

Annie~I will keep dancing!

ANDIE~That is so cute about your family all dancing together! I think that is so great! Glad you like it here. I find this support group great for staying focused. Not to mention all of you gals are great! Sounds like you did have a good day eating and getting in exercise. Walking 1 1/2 miles is really good! You know I was thiking about taking a multi-vitamin. What brand do you take? I had some centrum multivitamins...I just haven't started taking them yet.

Wyllenn~Sorry you have been sick! Hope you are getting better now. What a great NSV! I bet that made you feel so good!

Alice~Yes I have watched some of those funny videos! They crack me up. But I would DIE if someone had a video of me getting down to the music!
I guess I should be thankful it was my husband and not someone else!
I hope the antiboitics kill that thing off soon! Sorry to hear you have that!

Valerie~Your story was so funny about the treadmill! I would have freaked out.

well I better get in bed. sorry if I miss anyone. I will post more later.

Also to make sure I get more water. I found a water container that holds 32 oz. So if I can drink at least 3 of those a day I will be doing good. Also I asked Andie about this...but do any of you take multivitamins? Do you find it helps ? Obviously it won't hurt!

Hope you all have a good day today!

Michelle

Just saying a quick hello to everyone.

I've been kinda busy last couple of days, didnt even read how you all are doing. Hope everything and everyone is ok.

Im doing ok, still loosing weight and I love it. People are starting to notice and commenting...god I hate that But anyway I still love it. My jeans starting to fall of, which I also love hehe.

No time for more now...see you all later...byeee

Stay OP girles

Amy -- I am SOOO sorry about Wilhelm. Everyone's already said what I thought of -- it isn't your fault. As for feeling silly about crying over a cat, if it's silly, then I will have it in spades come the day something happens to my pups. I can't even contemplate it.

Valerie- - Cake in February. That cracked me up, but I totally got your reasoning! And I loved the line about not being able to determine the provocation, but choosing the consequences and results. I am starting to learn that food really does not help me feel better when I am stressed or angry, while exercise does. I dont' get why it's such a hard lesson to learn though!

Michelle -- Here's a weird thing about vitamins. In a recent research study of, I think cancer patients, they gave some vitamins and others did not get them. If I recall, they actually found that the ones taking vitamins got LESS of the nutrients than the ones on them! They stopped the study early as a result.

It seems that many vitamins use forms of nutrients that we can't/don't absorb. Evidence seems to be pointing that people do better getting nutrients from their food than relying on vitamins and other supplements, and the supplements, in some cases, might be worse.

I don't know, however, what vitamins they took, and to what degree their cancer treatments interfered with the process, or a lot of other details that might make a difference. I will say, though, that I now focus on trying to get my nutrients from my food, as it seems that might be the safer bet. I do still take vitamins, but only occasionally, and I do take calcium, but who knows if I take the "right" kind or not!

Weighed in this morning. Down 3 pounds for the week I was secretly hoping for more since I did really well all week but I know its not healthy to lose too quickly. I wish there was a magic "easy button". I know if it all fell off at once I wouldn't appreciate it as much but I would love to see myself thin, even for just a minute. Can you imagine what great motivation that would be, to be able to see yourself thin & walk around like that for a day, like a glimpse into what the future could be if we keep working at it. I know that would inspire me.

Michelle: I am taking the Walmart brand Women's One a Day. They are half the price of the name brand One a Day kind. I like cheap, lol. Thats one of my "goals" is to keep taking them everyday. I know my body does well on vitamins, the prenatal vitamins I took while pregnant made my nails grow strong & long & my hair shiney. They can't hurt, right

Hope everyone is having a great morning so far!

Thats very interesting about vitamins... hmmmm. Makes you wonder. I am gonna stick with them though. I do try to eat stuff with alot of nutrients in it already. But I am still breastfeeding my daughter so I know she "steals" alot of my nutrients.

Hello All,

Well I am still not feeling ‘right’. I keep changing my mind about whether I have a tummy bug or if I have a partial blockage of my bowel. Whatever it is, it is darn right frustrating because I wanna exercise. Heck I want to be able to walk around without feeling like I am going to pass out. Grrrr But I mustn’t grumble too much. At least I can sit up in bed and type on my lap top, much better than how I was on day one of this illness Yep, ever the optimist

Annie – thank you, I hope I am feeling better soon too. Preferably by Monday because I have some exercising to catch up on lol, not to mention housework and grocery shopping! I hope you are feeling well and that your back isn’t giving you too much trouble.

Andie – That’s fabulous that you lost 3 lbs, you should be really happy with that especially as we are always told that 1 to 2 lbs is a good number to aim for Anything above that is brilliant

Never worry if you fall behind on posts, like you have already noticed, they fly by. Just jump on in and say hi, that’s the main thing, keeping in touch

Heather – now that’s what I call an awesome NSV, and audible gasp because you are looking so fabulous and have lost so much weight. I bet that put you on a high all day. Something you probably needed after being unwell recently. that you were sick, I hope it wasn’t too nasty.

Jen – I am sorry that you lost both Eeps and your little boy kitty Pets become part of the family don’t they, it’s so hard to lose them.

Of course, yes, if you have suspected e-coli you would definitely know how I have been feeling these last few days. Though of course you probably have a sore butt by now too, at least I don’t have that! See there are some advantages to having an ostomy bag How long will you have to be on the antibiotics, and when will you be allowed to eat dairy and exercise again. It’s amazing that we worry about our metabolisms slowing down when we are ill isn’t it. Yesterday I even got hubby to make me some jelly (jello) so that I could get my calories that way. Perhaps you have something like that too? I really hope you will be better soon

Missy – I am glad you still got a walk in even though you aren’t feeling well, that’s determination for you. What’s the matter? Whatever it is I hope today you are feeling better.

Loving Pogo badges this week, especially Penguin Blocks. I had to laugh because when I last played it I was just 100 or so from the bloke retiring, so I got those dollars, and it counted as one of the two retirements, so that was cool It’s such a boring game. I loved Jungle Gin though, the Oklahoma style, I am going to play it like that in future

Valerie – I am loving that you are using your stress with hubby to put a burner under your exercising. That’s the way to do it, turn all that negativity into something positive

I also think you are going to not be wanting that piece of cake by February, the fact that you were going to have it at the end of the 7 weeks, and then in January, and then you moved it to February, well it jus proves that you want it less and less

You know what I used to do every Christmas, even if I had been dieting? I would decide to be my normal pig self over the festive season and then my New Years Resolution would be to diet from New Years Day. Of course by then there would still be lots of treats left in the house from Christmas, so I would then put the date for dieting back to the second week in January. I am happy to say I have no plan to do that this year. I will have my treats on Christmas Day, Boxing day and New Years Eve, other than that I am going to be a good girl all the way. Last year, remember I stopped dieting on November 1st, and started again on January 1st, well I was determined to start on the right day. So I made sure I stuffed my face with all the treats before that date. BUT Daren decided to really spoil me with a load of Aussie treats. Normally I could have made them last, but I made a real pig of myself eating them all before D Day. I am going to put a pic of me on the pic page, sitting on the sofa with all my yummy food. You can also see how fat I was back then too. I might also put another pic taken on New years eve so you can see how much fatter I was in such a short space of time thanks to my pigging out. Looking at those pictures will definitely help make sure I don’t make the same bad choices again. That and telling Daren NOT to buy me loads like that again

Michelle – no I don’t take any vitamins, though with my stupid immune system perhaps I should. I am on meds for other things though and I think even subconsciously I just don’t want to take anything else no matter how good it may be for me

Sandy – thanks so much for your compliments about my posts. I often read them back and wonder if people think I am being corny or just saying the right thing but not meaning it. I do mean all that I say though, and if I am corny, well so be it, lol. It would be cool if I lived anywhere in the US, at least I would have a chance of getting around and meeting you and the others. It would be brilliant. In my little dream world, I like to think that a major reward for me for getting to my ultimate goal would be a tour of the US and Canada of course so that I could meet every single one of the lovely people I ‘speak’ to here. That would be so wonderful Now if I could only win the lotto I know I could do it. Awful isn’t it that I know I am going to get to goal, so I will earn my reward, but I just won’t be able to pay for it Never mind, it’s a triple roll over on the lotto tonight, so you never know LOL

That’s awesome that you have lost 4.6 lbs since Thursday you must have been thrilled to see that! You know how your doctor says he will be pleased if you lose 1.5 lbs a week, did he say you shouldn’t lose more than that? A friend of mine goes to WW and she was actually told off for losing weight too quickly. She is over 400 lbs and all she was doing was following the WW diet and doing some exercise. So if her body let her lose 4 or 5 lbs a week then how can it be wrong! She wasn’t starving herself, or over exercising. I think your body will lose what it wants to lose and that’s all there is to it. I have the same meals, just vary the days I eat them, I do the same exercise, yet one week I will lose 5 lbs, the next I will lose 2 lbs. It’s just how it happens, and I would hate to be told off by anybody for losing 5 lbs one week I agree that you shouldn’t pin your hopes on losing more than 1.5 lbs a week, but if you do then I say and enjoy it. Did you get your garage cleaned? Yep, I would definitely count doing that as exercise! I bet you will work up a sweat doing it? Which Gazelle Rider do you have, the one with Pistons, or the one without? I hope you will love it as much as I love mine!

Kenya – you know what, I knew you were gone. Every time one of the other ladies mentioned dancing I couldn’t help thinking about you, and wondered where you were hiding. I am sorry I didn’t ask after you though. I am glad you have just been busy and that you haven’t been sick or anything.

Thanks for hoping I feel better soon, the sooner the better if you ask me

Luan – if that guy turned around and said that he was a bit messed up, was stupid leading you on, that he met Alabama floozy, that she just wasn’t you, AND that he wanted you to be his girlfriend…. Would you say yes? I just get the feeling from stuff you say that you could forgive him most things if given the chance. I guess it’s hard to give up on those feelings you have had for so long. I say go to Orlando, and have yourself a sexy holiday fling I also think if he was any kind of friend he would pull out of going, give his ticket to you so you could give it to somebody else. You said that you don't want to ask him to even sell his ticket because that would mean telling him why. He isn't thick enough is he to not realise that at least after your message to him saying you would like to be more than friends, and his saying no, that it is bound to make things uncomfortable for you. Thick or thoughtless, either way, he needs to start thinking about how you might me feeling. Surely after the Halloween thing he can see how awkward it will be!

Nancy – well done on how much you have raised for the charity so far, you are so great at stuff like that. I hope the walk goes really well

Newsnerd – thanks for the get well wishes. Now if they and everybody else’s work then I should be better in no time

Katt – if I remember correctly the Rider weighs 40 lbs, or 47, can’t be sure, but definitely 40 something lol. No wonder I am getting arm muscles having to lift it out of it’s nook and set it up every day then put it back in it’s nook. Oh to have a nice big place where I could leave it set up Maybe when both girls are left home we can change their room into an office come work out room

Your hubby is wonderful, but I guess you already know that. How wonderful of him to buy you the Ipod just because he can and he loves you. It’s wonderful that he has a job now and I bet he feels wonderful being able to buy you gifts. Ooooh I wonder what he has bought you for Christmas!?

Thanks for explaining about the numerology thing. I am too too lazy to do it. Do you fancy doing it for me

You know what I think is daft when I go to Subway? They have a section don’t they of all the subs that are low fat, yet when you ask for a low fat sub, they ask you if you want cheese or double cheese?? HELLO! NO!! I want a low fat sub And then to top it all off, they say, Mayo or other sauces. NO!!!! A person who might just be teetering ready to slip off the diet wagon might not be able to help themselves and will give in to both the cheese and the mayo!!

Patti – how are you enjoying your stew today? I am positive that cutting back on the Lean Cuisines is going to make a big difference to your WI on Friday

Lavandel – wow your jeans are starting to fall off already AND people are noticing your weight loss, you are so lucky. I have lost 82 lbs and I am still waiting for somebody to say, wow you’ve lost weight and look great! My doctor could tell I had lost some, but when I told her how much she said, oh wow really is that much. So I don’t even know if she was amazed at the amount, or the fact that I still am a fat thing and it doesn’t look like I could have lost that much

I better make a move now, I always spend much longer on here than I plan too, I waffle on too much lol. Take care all and bye for now,

Hugs,

Ammi

Good morning, everyone!

Here it is Saturday morning and I have been up since 4:30 and was plannig to leave at 6:15 to go pick up my friend to go to the pool but she just called and said her baby kept her up all night so we are not going. I decided not to go alone because I have to be somewhere else at 10:30 so can get some stuff done at home first.

Brenda, the scrapbook on your "journey" sounds like a great idea! It will be something you can look back on and cherish! I noticed you have lost 73 pounds... wow that is great! Good for you! I would never get one done either!!

Andie... It's great having you here! Your plan sounds pretty much like mine... "eat right and move my butt." Your daughter sounds like a treasure!! And hey I see you just made it to TwoTown! Yay! I need to go read your bio when I am not so rushed through here! And yes the threads move very quickly so don't worry if you can't keep up and do personals... lots of us can't keep up with it all but we just keep trying!

Ammi, yes I have measured but not often. It is impossible to really get it right doing it myself. The last time I measured was 8/31 and then forgot to write down my bust measurement since 4/31. I can tell though that I have lost quite a bit in my waist because the zip up pants I could not close the fastener on are now plenty big on me. Hope you are finally feeling better!

Patti, sorry you are having such a hard time too with that ole FFM! Hang in there and we will beat off this fat together!! Yes we will! I think it is great that you are cutting back on the Lean Cuisines... LOL that is my soapbox tee hee but I am careful on here since I got a whole thread "blasting" me and how mean and nasty I am because I made a passing comment that LC are "processed crap." Yes, I did!

Michelle, yes it is nice when our old favorites make us sick tee hee! I had a Coke this week too and it was nasty sweet! Ewwwwwwwww. But yes it is an NSV as I was going to eat more "old type" stuff this weekend but after one day simply can't do it! AND believe it or not I am actually craving a big bowl of hot oatmeal, which I normally don't even like! I am going to buy some today! A guy at work made some incredible granola... yum... and wrote down the recipe which he had invented. I think I will try it. And that is great about the dancing! It is wonderful exercise! And good for you and who cares if people DO see it! That is funny about your hubby "catching" you! I told someone yesterday God blessed some people with brains, some with beauty... me he blessed with NERVE! I have been walking outdoors at breaks and lunch with my toning balls and wow what a great workout. LOL when I came back in yesterday one of the guys in a window office said he had thought I had two mini watermelons in my hands and was going to bring them in for office treats!

Sandy, LOL about the brats messing up your tummy! And oh YES the chicken wings and stuff did indeed send me running to the potty a lot! It was kind of worth eating that junk for a day just to find out that I do NOT want it any longer and what it does to me! LOL I keep hoping all that fat that went through me grabbed some of its buddies as it went flying out the other end! Okay TMI probably! Oh and on your visit from the FFM. I no longer consider her a friend, personally, but glad she is still being kind to you!
Kenya, of course we knew you were gone! Glad you took the time to check in!!

Luan, sorry you are going through a bum time, but good for you for trying to make the best of it and move on! It's not easy! I agree it would be far best if you pass up on the Orlando trip with him!

Nancy, congrats on raising so many $$$ for the charity walk! Great job! And could you pass along some of that half million $$$$ over THIS way?

Newsnerd, LOL about feeding the stuff to the dogs... lucky dogs! My leftover chicken wings are going into the garbage... hate to do it but better waste than waist.

Valerie hope you are able to find the driving school you need! Bummer about the other one not working out.


Katt, LOL about the cheese! Aren't you glad THAT is off of you? Yay! And I laughed about your comment about the fish and chips... THAT is exactly what I had thought I would order this weekend when I was going "off" my plan a bit. But after the chicken wings NO WAY I wanted those things! I got a grilled chicken breast off the kids menu and mashed potatoes... did eat small pieces of bread and also some of my friend's pasta.


Annie, thanks so much for the prayers... sending them back atcha! /o\ Wishing you a special day and congrats on that weight loss. You are doing great!

Heather, sorry you have been sick! And woohoo about the woman being so amazed at your appearance! Yipppppeeeee for you!

Jen... yeah I would say you may as well not waste your $$$ on the !!! LOL from reading others' posts here it is obvious I am not the only one who has been unpleasantly surprised at how greasy and nasty our "old friends" tasted and affected us! I say unpleasantly but really I guess it is POSITIVE as it did encourage me to WANT to get back to my grilled chicken!!! Sure hope you find out what that mysterious "bug" is soon and get over it!!!

Melissa, hope you are feeling better soon too. Wow seems that some of you are passing this bug along through cyberspace. Glad you got good scale news! :

Valerie, LOL about the cake! Yes, I hope you get a big enough piece to deal with your cravings. Tee hee a few extra trips to the potty is likely to do it!

Michelle, yes I take multivitamins... my doctor recommended I do so and I do believe they help. I also take glucosamine, omega 3 and advil at her recommendation because of serious joint pain/cartilage problems... that seems to help a lot too.

Lavendal yay that you are still losing weight... way to go! Glad people are noticing!

Sorry I have missed some of you... have to get up and get moving! But I wish all of you a blessed day!

in Seattle