Well, I'm coming to you from what is better known as a "state of emergency" Virginia, where tropical storm Ernesto is headed. We're expected to get 5-12 inches of rain between now and Sunday! We thankfully live in a very rural area no where near any type of flooding area, although we may be up to our knees in red clay! YIKES!
The good news however is that my ticker is changing too! I'm down 16.6 pounds in 4 weeks!
Boo'sMom - WAY TO GO GIRLIE!!! -- --
Lisa - Keep girlfriend! You can do it! The last few are the hardest and you're almost there! (why don't we have a smiley for ENVIOUS!?!?!)
Joni - Thanks for the compliment! Actually, I sort of counsel at church. I love to minister to women! I hope we hear from Jeana. I was kind of hard on her I suppose, but I truly felt led to speak from my heart to hers. I just hope her heart was listening!
As for the personal chef - Would you believe I do that on a part-time basis? I so anything from cooking classes, parties, and intimate dinners to catering weddings for 250 or so. I really enjoy the cooking classes because I feel like I empower people to try new things and really enjoy preparing food as much as they enjoy eating it! Okay, enough about me! You always bless me! You've got a very sweet heart!
Evette - Gosh you all are awesome! I was kind of expecting to get blasted this morning, so I'm kind of doing a "whew" over here! You are such a cutie-pa-tootie! I'm glad YOU'RE here because you are such an inspiration to me!
**Congrat's on the pound girlfriend! -- I know you wanted that breakthrough!
Sue1968 - You need to find out the name of that "chick" and take a few "quotes" from her message to her supervisor! Even let her hear it if that's possible! And if she IS the supervisor, call the 800 corporate number! I can tell you this, if I was home when that call came in, she better be glad I DIDN'T pick up the phone! My home is my sanctuary, a haven for my husband! I turn the phone and answering machine off when he gets home and I don't turn them back on until he leaves for work. Nobody is going to wake him up and disturb his rest or our precious time together! Even our Pastors know the rules and agree! The only exception is if one of my children is out. Okay, I'm getting down now!
Cassi - I've been thinking about you! Glad to hear you weren't hit! (PTL!) Sorry about your ds, but don't you just love those cuddle times?! Hope those straws you're grasping at are cheese straws!
JEANA - YOU DID RESPOND!!! You just made my day!!! I usually start where I left off on the post so I just got to yours and I'm getting my jiggy down!!! (sorry, but that's a phrase my kids and I use )
Let me tell you about the instant gratification. There IS gratification in knowing that every bite you take is one step closer to your goal, one step closer to another 10th of a pound lost, one step closer to a healthier you! I also get gratification in staying on plan. (I'm stubborn that way!) For me, it's like every bite ON PLAN is a WIN WIN WIN! I conquer with every bite on plan! (I know that probably sounds stupid, but I'm battling myself here!) Well, you've probably heard enough from me to last you a few months, but I'm SO proud of you for taking this FIRST step to a healthier new you!
YOU CAN DO THIS Jeana! We all can with each other's help!!!
PS. I come to this site probably 4-5 times a day if I can. It keeps me connected and focused!
Carmen - I'm and INSPIRATION??? You've got to be kidding! You guys are the inspiration! The "Katies", "Evettes" and all the others that prove this works! Congrats on the TWO pounds!!!
Carol - I always weigh less in the morning too! Why is that?? I liked what you said about a "life long journey". You're right, is we do it right, this journey will make our life long!!! Awesome! :
Bernadette - take a look at some of the new recipes I've posted this week (a lot of them). One suggestion, make a recipe and put part of it in the freezer for another week. That way you don't get to be "lazy" and continually eat the same thing because it's in the fridge! (I made spicy turkey burgers yesterday and put half in the freezer. Then made turkey/beef meatloaf and put half of that in the freezer. I've been saving the little dishes that Lean Cuisine comes in, so I took those and put a slice of meatloaf in one side and some frozen veggies in the other. Now I've got my own "lean cuisine" meals ready for the microwave. I did the same with the turkey burgers)
Hang in there cutie! At least you're not seeing the scale go the OTHER way!
Deb - We ALL deserve it!! You go girl!!! Another one to INSPIRE US ALL!! 60 POUNDS!!!!
PS. I've got to get off here, you guys are making my head swell and there's no telling how that will affect my weight!!! --
Hey ya'll - Did I mention how thankful I am for each and every one of you?!?!
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