Dear Turtles,
Honestly, we are the best supporters of weight loss that can be found anywhere.
I don't even know where to begin. All I can say is that Chris sounded a call to us to help her, and I love all our answers. Chris, you can do this! Read over all the suggestions, find the ones that apply most to you, and do them. I remember when I would get down, and that was many times, Bandit would write back and say, "Just do it." In the long run, that was the best advice to me. Forget about how tough things are, forget about the money angle, forget about why you can't do this--and do it! Start with baby steps. Drink your water, eat the fruits and veggies, set a simple goal and do it!
for all our wonderful answers and for taking time out of our busy days to reply so well and so thoughtfully. I fully believe that when we did these messages to Chris, we bolstered our own resolve and it was great for all of us to read these pieces of advice. Thanks turtles, you're all great.
I was away on Thursday and arrived back home late on Friday. My dh and I took a tiny vacation to Atlantic City to hit the casinos. We had a ball, I didn't lose more than I wanted to, and the get away was just what we needed. It rejuvenated me---it was a bit of that pampering that Susan suggested and it made me feel great. As far as food, I was careful and I hope that I don't have a gain this week. I still have time to be strict on Core and do well on my Wednesday WI.
To get to your posts:
Thanks Susan for the ideas your book club has. I love the book gift exchange. What a clever idea! Also, thanks to Ariana for the author and title of the Beekeeper's Apprentice. I'll check it out. By the way, William Alexander has written a fabulously funny book that is uplifting and humorous and delightful. I really think you'd enjoy it. It's called The $64 Tomato and he was a nominated author in the Quills awards. Honestly, read it, you'll love it!
Glad the sewing machine is almost feeling better, glad that Susan did so remarkably well at her book club party, glad that Bandit is thinking about swimming for exercise, glad that Chris got so much good advice. Glad that I've got this group to turn to when things are good and even more so when things get tough. Just want you all to know how much you mean to me. Be well and happy and keep on getting fit. We've got some real winners here!
Love,
Judy