Hi everyone,
Gosh this is great that we have so many Newbie's in our group. How wonderful is that?
CJ-Glad you are back into the thick of things and hope you are feeling much better. I can't believe you are wrapping your Xmas gifts, guess who haven't bought any yet? We do a $50 gift card exchange and another small gift to open with the kids. This was daughter, Kelly's idea and it really saves us from all getting or giving something we don't want or can't use. Much better this way, easier too, give a gift card, get one. We just have to pick where we want it. I usually just pick Wal-Mart or one from our local mall. Of course when the grandkids finally come I won't forget them. This way I just have to buy for some of my friends I exchange, like Monica-you met her, her son Malachi and her Mom, Sandy. But that is great that as usual you are on the ball with your Xmas presents again this year. But I guess you have to be with so many kids and grandkids to buy for. You are amazing CJ, I don't know how you do it.
daring2dream-Hey Jo, so glad you are back from your exciting trip in St. John. IT sounds like you and Rich had a wonderful time together there, the beach sounds like heaven to me.
I wish I was there right now, with all this cold weather we have been having in Indiana, I am ready go be somewhere warm. If I feel this way now imagine how I will feel come the dead of winter. Keep us posted on your biopsy and I just know the results will be good.
Clau-Hi there so glad you have decided to join our group. First of all let me congratulate you on a great job of losing those 27 lbs. And you lost it much much faster than I did my weight. We will all give you the support you need to get where you want to be. You have a great start so far and I know you will get the rest off with a little help from your friends.
AnnieFannie-Welcome also. That is good that you are moving back to where you children are. I am sure they will love being able to see you much more now that you will be living so much closer to them. Good job on your weigh loss so far too. You are doing great, with your 35 pound loss, just don't let the stress get to you and remember to take things one day at a time. It sounds like you have been doing everything right and you are on your way with the water too. I lose so much better when I have all my water as you probably have seen. I know the feeling you get to be in the next set of numbers, like when I went into the 190's and the other day I finally got into the 180's at 187 so you will get there, just keep on doing what you are doing. Good luck on your move, won't it be great to get away from your lousey neighbors?
Marazin-Hi Allison, glad you joined our great group. We love having you and know that you can always count on us to support, encourage and motive you. Keep on your program and you will see a loss I just know it. According to you bio, you had already lost 16 pounds, so hurray for you. I see you live in the United Kingdom. So it is nice to have someone from another part of the country. I checked out your homepage and was impressed, you write so well and I really enjoyed it and there was even a picture of you in there. You are very cute I thought and look really nice.
teahoney-Hey there Tracey, welcome to Thin Wannabee's. We love that you came to our group. The Dr. Phil plan is a great one, I too have the book and kind of combine my Weight Watcher program and Dr. Phil's as well. I just use the book to help guide me what I have, the better choices for me that he says are better. Good going on the mini-goal, you can do this. We have a Holiday Challenge you can go to and post as to what your mini goal is.
GonnaLooseItAgain-Hello and so happy you have decided to join our group. I see by you bio that your name is Dee so "Welcome Dee". You also should be proud of your 33 pounds you have lost so far. I'm with you on waiting to shop, you know for me it somehow doesn't feel like Christmas till almost Christmas. LOL I know I put it off, but somehow manage to pull it together and get it all done right in the nick of time.
Well I was VERY happy after my WW meeting on Wednesday, I lost 3.8 lbs and FINALLY got into the 180's and not just 189 and something, but 187 lbs and believe me I was so happy to get to that next mini goal.
I haven't been this happy since I got down into the 190's a while ago. So hopefully I can get to where I want to be and not do too much damage during the holidays. I am really going to try. If you guys have a few minutes please go and post with our new Holiday Challenge thread, this will be what we all need to keep us on our toes during that time. What have you got to lose but some weight. Thanks in advance!
Well better end this for now, this is long enough, but with so many wonderful new people I don't want to leave anyone out.
Take care guys and talk to you later, Love you, Sassy Sharon