Hi everyone! I'm sorry I've been away for a couple of weeks, but things have been hectic here as usual. It seems like we have something "extra" to do every night and I am exhausted by the end of the week. I took off work today so that DD and I could redo our flowerbeds, and tomorrow we are going to go buy about 100 stones so that we can build a retaining wall. I wonder how many WW activity points that will earn me?? I can feel my aching back already!
Oh, and I finally got a purple crepe mrytle to plant. I've wanted one for the last several years.
Guess what...Tim is home. He flew in tonight from Fort Knox and we picked him up at the airport. For those of you who are new here, Tim is my daughter's boyfriend who has been at Basic Training. He was sick when he left and ended up in the hospital. I'm sure being from Mississippi in zero degree weather didn't help either. Anway, he has been there since January but they are giving him an entry level separation so that he can come home and get his strength back. He can reup in six months, but that will be a decision he will make at that time. Right now I think he is just thrilled to be home. DD is thrilled too, and she would be even more so if she knew that he intended to propose in a few weeks. He wants me to go ring shopping with him and I can't wait. Tim is staying here tonight since it was so late, and because he wants to surprise his mom and dad in the morning. He said that he couldn't wait to sleep in a bed where his feet didn't hang off and to take a shower all by himself without anyone else in the room.
Tim's older brother Chris who was stationed in Germany was deployed to Iraq last Sunday, so y'all please keep him in your prayers.
Okay...now to weight loss...last week I lost 1.5 and this week I lost 2.5. That makes a total of 16 pounds gone forever (I hope). Today has been difficult. I've wanted to "graze" all day, but I think it was because I was at home and I was excited about Tim coming home. I managed to control myself, but I have been at the top of my points all this week so far, and I wanted to bank some for Easter Sunday dinner. Oh well...if I can just maintain this week I will be happy. I've had a loss all five weeks, so I'll hope for the best this week.
Jenifer WELCOME!! It is so nice to have new people join the group. I know you will find lots of support here. Good luck on your weigh in tomorrow (or should I say today? I am usually asleep by 11 but here it is 2 am and I'm still wide awake. I've been running since early this morning and I'm finding it hard to wind down). Let us know how you do. I have cousins who live in Poway. Is that anywhere near where you are?
JOYce, I can't believe how creative you are...making chocolate bunnies and eggs. I wish I had 1/10 of your talent.
Jan, have a great time on your trip. Tell DH and your dad that I said hello.
Bandit, our teacher told someone at my Tuesday meeting that she wasn't eating enough. I really believe that can affect your losses. The weeks I eat at the low end of my points, I seem to lose the least. Of course, this week I have been at the top and that isn't really good either. I have found that I lose the best when I vary my points. You are probably building a lot of muscle too, which will benefit you in the long run by burning more calories, but muscle also weighs more. All I know is that you are an inspiration to me and you seem to be doing all the right things, so keep up the good work and I'm sure you will see more losses.
Hottie, I'm sorry you have had a stressful week. I think I'm a stress eater too and that is something I am trying to work on. Next week WILL be better...and just remember...you are a HOTTIE and you can do ANYTHING!!
I better get to bed. Everyone have a wonderful and blessed Easter!
Janet (Kudzu)