+ having several pre-winter tasks already done

+ managed to get all my houseplants indoors before the frost

+ Jazz seems completely recovered from his dental work

+ Disney has suddenly decided to bark when she wants out

+ back and ribs improve daily

+ audit report came back with everything in order - Whew!

+ furnace, warm robe and hot coffee on a cold morning

- we went to DH's brother's for supper last night. Got to see my nephew and family. Got to see our new little Noah - six months old and a smiley beautiful little boy

- carpet cleaners coming today... yay

- despite frosty mornings... still a few things blooming in the gardens

- my best friend from Michigan is coming to visit this weekend yay

- friends, family, you all, fb, internet, cell

- heating pad on my sore back

- my wonderful FSF sisters/family - we all care about each other so much. I do believe it's a special friendship/love. We 'talk' daily and share are joys and frustrations. I am grateful to have them in my life.

- pretty sunny fall morning

- I get much inspiration from my FB friends who share quotes and positive stories.(among lots of other things) It has always been helpful to me to find little things to share, too.

- friends, family, YOU ALL, internet, cell

- carpet is so clean.. looks nice. He cleaned my recliner and I think I won't have to replace it... looks that good.

* No pain today (had kidney stone)
* Nice boss who lets me work from home when I feel like it
* DH who is improving with age
* DH is trying to improve his diet
* Family, friends, indoor plumbing, 3FC, Cell phones and Internet

Cheryl... SO glad your kidney pain is gone. I've heard that it is a very severe pain. Take care now.


- I've got the little neighbor kid's Halloween goodie bags ready for today. (more 'stuff' than candy). However, the weather calls for rain and winds up to 50 miles per hour.

- ran errands with Mom yesterday

- my best friend, Fran, is coming for the weekend

- friends, family, YOU ALL, fb, internet, cell

- carpet cleaner's cleaned my easy chair and it looks GREAT

Thank you, BeverlyJoy

* Back at work!
* I have a job to come back to
* Easy access to information
* Disney World trip to look forward to
* Family, friends, indoor plumbing, 3FC, Cell phones and Internet

- the trick or treaters were so fun last night... even though it drizzled we had lots of them. Candy has left the building

- my bestie, Fran, is coming to visit for four days

- furnace that works so well

- my nice livingroom. I enjoy spending time in this room

- friends, family, you all, fb internet, cell

- Maya was so cute in her rainbow costurme.

- my friend, Frannie, is here. We laughed until 2 am.

- good supper at a restaurant that we all love last night

- College football Saturday.

- friends, family, YOU ALL, fb, internet, cell

- my comfy warm chair blanket

- threw out all the H. goodies without a qualm

- very windy yesterday but only lost power for about an hour

- Disney has finally learned to bark when she wants out - only took 5 years!

- all the houseplants are now indoors and looking good

- finished binding that huge quilt!

- Paul picked up all the papers from the Auditor for me - great guy!

- time today to wander into town and do some Christmas shopping

- a wonderful visit with Fran

- nice weather

- fun to have her little dog, Teddy, here

- friends, family, you all, fb, internet, cell

- songs I like from youtube

1. Finally lost an inch off my calves - it only took 50 pounds before it reached the lower part of my body.

2. Finding terrific deals on designer clothes at my goal size on eBay.

3. Having fun using up my extreme diet foods getting ready for maintenance.

4. Enjoying watching body changes - the paper towel analogy is so apt.

5. Every time I worry about regaining, realize that I can't even bring myself to eat my full allowance of carbs and calories each day.

6. I love breaking into a run to cross a street and feeling so much lighter.

7. Walking about work and not having to apologize for moving through small spaces.

8. Not feeling like I should apologize for the groceries I'm buying at the checkout.

- Gina has found a wonderful food plan that works well and is livable. YAY

- good visit with Frannie

- getting things figured out for my sister's visit during November and going to Mike and Meg's too.

- friends, family, you all, fb, internet, cell

- pretty fall colors - I love them

* Cool day - perfect weather, I can wear sweater but it's not cold
* Quiet morning at work
* No pain anywhere this morning
* I can see an improvement in my fitness level
* Family, friends, indoor plumbing, 3FC, Cell phones and Internet

Howdy, y'all! I'd like to join this great attitude/gratitude thread, because it helps me stay focused when I call to mind what I'm thankful for. I'm a 58 y.o. retired physician, artist & writer, married with no kids. Workin' hard toward a projected weight loss of 220 pounds, though it may end up being less than that, depending on how I feel when I get close to my goal.

Grateful for:
—my wonderful Belgian friend Robine, with whom I correspond by email in French
—my sweet husband, who's supportive of everything I do
—the fact that on the Atkins diet, I can eat all the food I want without having to count anything, so long as it's the right food, of course
—my 51 lb. lost so far
—the leaves of scarlet, gold & orange in our yard
—my books, iPad & stereo
—the 3 Fat Chicks community, where I'm starting to feel at home

Lisa— What's the paper towel analogy?

Ah, this thread is so inspirational.

Today I'm grateful
-for this thread!
-for coffee
-for nailing this hula hoop trick I've been working on and for having discovered hoop dance in the first place! It's given me so much confidence.
-for being a college student and have the opportunity to expand my mind so much.
-for being in the middle of a really cool book series.
-for having such a kick *** family. My mom and dad saw me doing so well with my new way of eating that they've decided to try it, although my dad keeps getting it mixed up with Atkins and asking me if he's supposed to avoid fruit for 14 days, even though I gave him the Primal Blueprint book. :P