Core Chat: Sept. 30- Oct. 7
 

Clean, fresh pages for us.

We used to fill up 5-6 pages during a week; we used only 2 last week! Get to writing folks; lurkers come out and say hello :wave:

Have a good OP day everyone.

Rhonda

ps: Sandra, check your email please!

Hey, don't leave me out here alone :tantrum: :rofl:

Rhonda

Just a quick "HI"
Been a very busy weekend. Glad it is over.
WW wasnt good. I gained two pounds this week. So I have got to get it together.
Hope everyone is ok.
Thinking of each of you.
Will be back tomorrow. And will read the post from over the weekend.
Night
coco

I'm here. We're in Clarendon, TX tonight and should be in Johnson County sometime tomorrow.

Rhonda, I hope we can connect this weekend, but I understand if we can't. We had one of those whirwind trips this summer.

Coco, just dust off and start over again. That's the best we can do sometimes.

Hi fellow core-mates. DBF and I are going out to dinner with some friends tonight to Maggianos (DELICIOUS italian) and i am already coaching myself because Italian food is my downfall. I have looked at the menu and there is a very core friendly Salmon and steamed veg dish, so I am going to get that but my plan is to NOT pig out on appetizers and to stay away from the bread.
PLEASE wish me luck and strength, i will need it!

Hello All,

Lyndsay - Good luck staying core at dinner. The last time I went to where they had good bread (my downfall also) I pushed it to the other end of the table. We also have it removed often, so we're not tempted.

Rhonda - you're not alone, I'm just not very talkative right now.

Sandra - glad your trip is going well. :cp: on the no soda, that can be a lot harder to do than say.

Coco - :hug: Good luck getting back on track.

Not much to report on this end. I've been doing ok and exercising, but I don't know. I'm ready for this vacation (we leave Sat. and will be gone 2 weeks). Although when I get back I get to look for a new job, I think that's what's bringing me down. Oh, well life goes on.

-Tech

good morning ladies, i've been lurking but not posting.. yes i no bad bad bad lol .. i went to ww last thurs and was a little upset with myself i gained 3 pounds, i didnt go the week befor so i know thats why i had such a big gain. If i go every week even if i have a bad week, it seems to just keep me on track. on the diet mode and keeps me making better choices. Since i've gone ive been better with my food, not so good on the exercise tho so today im gonna try and fix that. Im going to the gym today even if i just walk on the tred mill i need to do somthing.

lindsy, good luck on your dinner, i have to stay away from italian food, its my biggest downfall too .. not so much the bread just everything else. we went out a few weeks ago and i was good all day and befor we went out i had a salad with some chicken on it just to fill me up a little bit so i wasnt starving, it helped this way i didnt mow down the appatisers, (thats my downfall ) and also i always order first .. this way i dont change my mind by the yummys everyone else orders.

sandra u sound like ur having a nice trip, i dont drink diet soda anymore i had to stop, it seems something in it was causing headaches for me. would be funny some days i'd be fine, other days not. water is better for you anyways... i drink water with lemon when i want something different or polar flavor waters are pretty good too.

rhonda, thank you for the welcome, i like this board, and it is nice to see clean pages .. its funny when u peek around these boards and see some have like 20smthing pages .. i like when you break it up into weeks, also makes it easy to go back and reread for some supportive help.

well ty all for welcoming me into your group. you have a wonderful day and keep skinny thoughts :)

audrey

Hi Everyone
Welcome to the new ones. This board is wonderful. The ladies here are great. And very supportive.
ONTARGET Glad you are having a good trip. I tried to dust off today. But didnt work. But it will tomorrow. Because we wont be home for much of the day. And I will be able to go and get me some more veggies. I did get some lettuce and raddishes, and sweet peppers last night. Already had some carrots. May get some stuff and make the WW soup. It is getting that time of year.
TECHALUM How are you today. Thanks for the hugs. I needed them today. But I know tomorrow will be the day I get back on track. Sorry you have to look for a new job. But I am sure you will find one soon. While on vacation. Will you be able to check in if you want. We will miss you. I hope you have a wonderful time. Will keep you in my prayers for a new job soon.
TEJAS How are things going for you. Hope you are doing ok.
Well not much happening here. Just the same old stuff.
Well am going to get off here for now.
I am thinking of each of you.
coco

Oh, Italian food....there are really so many choices in real Italian cuisine but so much of what is on menus is pasta and bread. We have an absolutely wonderful family owned and operated Italian place just around the corner. It's tough, tough, tough...

Audrey, exercise seems to be bugging us all right now. And, given that we're headed into winter when it's even more difficult to get out, we all need to get moving. I KNOW I do!

I got soooo hungry on my way home from work that I came in and just grabbed deli turkey and a glass of milk. That would have been OK, but I kept going. I was shaking I was so hungry. I can't let that happen again. I needed more protein during the day, I'm sure. I'm OK now, but that was almost scarey. Well, tomorrow is another day.

I hope you all have a good night.

:yawn:

Rhonda

so quiet.....

Well, anyway, my day was good. Hope everyone else's was also.

Rhonda

Hi
Just thought I would get on here and see what is going on.
Not much happening here.
Hubby had a Dr's appt. Went ok. Just a check up.
Then went and got some boneless skinless chicken breast that was on sale. Then went to another store. And got some fresh veggies. So good to go for the weekend. So that has been my day.
TEJAS I was really bad today. I had a grilled chicken sandwich and a small french fry. From Chick-fil. Was going to get a salad. but hubby had got the sandwich and fries. And they looked so good. I didnt resist. But I will be back on track tomorrow. Now that I got my veggies. Now just to clean them. That will be my job tomorrow. Cleaning veggies. And washing clothes. Hope you had a good day.
ONTARGET Are at your new home yet. Getting all settled in. Hope you are doing ok.
TECHALUM How are you today. hope you had a good day.
VICKIE If you are lurking. HI. Hope you are doing ok. Miss you.
Am thinking of each of you.
Going to go and check out the post.
coco

Hey
I just saw where they were moving our forum. What does this mean. Are they trying to get rid of us. Will it still have our WW core board. Dont understand this moving thing.
coco

Hey Coco and all you other Chicks! Yes, I'm still lurking and trying to get my life in order so I can spend time posting again.

I'm doing the level best I can. At least I'm not losing ground.....just not losing much.

Hey Vickie
Glad to hear from you. Glad you are doing ok. Sure do miss you.
Hope you start to post soon.
coco

Thanks, Coco! You are a real sweetie. I wish only the best for all of you.

Coco, the moving is not a problem. I think we just get automatically sent there and don't have to figure anything out...at least I hope so!

:wave: hi Vickie, good to hear from you.

Rhonda

Hi there, Chickies. We are at the RV Ranch. Got here yesterday. I got online long enough yesterday to answer emails then got booted. Found out today that wireless isn't included in the rental here at the ranch, so I paid $30 and am now good to go.

Vickie, it's good to see you here, my friend. I've missed you. I am still struggling. I need you, girl.

Rhonda, I have had those days when nothing satisfied me, too. Be sure to eat enough protein. You're going to need your strength for your trip. I'm soooo looking forward to seeing you and Doyle. So's Curtis.

Lindsay, we are going back to WW Tuesday AM. We found a class within 10 miles of where we're staying. We're glad to have a plan now. We've been floundering.

Coco, I'm glad DH is all right and it was only a check up.

Donna, how's your week? Have you been biking?

Got to go. I'll catch you later.

Hi All:

We are leaving in the early morning for a short trip to Texas where we will see Sandra and Curtis!!

I've done well today, but Texas will be a challenge!

I'll be back on-line maybe, but if not, by Wednesday AM.

Rhonda

Have a great and safe trip, Rhonda. Hug Sandra for me.

I'm excited Rhonda and Doyle are coming. It's going to be good to see them.

Vickie, I'll hug Rhonda for you, too.

Curtis and I celebrated his birthday today at one of the best bbq restaurants in the state. It's a good thing we're going back to WW Tues. Nuf said, right?

Rhonda, Curtis just told me he feels better when we are eating on program. We've just been talking about it. This TX food is definitely a challenge.

Deal, Sandra!

Hi All

Well, we leave on vacation tomorrow, and will be gone for 2 weeks, I will try to behave, but eating out all the time is always a challenge, plus TOM is due next week which is always interesting in itself.

Can't really talk, need to get my but in gear and get lunch packed and off to work. Haven't been riding although I'm biking in today and may ride to the craft store after work which would give me almost 10 miles.

Rhonda - hope you have a good trip.

Vicki - good to hear from you. Hope you can come back soon.

Sandra - Glad you made it safe. Enjoy your last "free weekend" and your visit with Rhonda.

Coco - I don't think the move is a big thing. I think the whole forum will just be under a different heading than WW. We'll see. Have a great weekend.

I am taking a computer so hopefully will check in while we're gone.

Have a great day everyone.

-Tech

Hey everyone,
well last weekend I was away and when I got home I tried to get my pc fixed..well they cant fix it so Im plunking away on this one till I can get a new one.
I was very good last weekend...it was a weekend of workshops for work ..they served the most healthy meals....it was all good. I even managed to get some walking in except for saturday. WELL why I was gone..I picked up a bag of halloween molasses candies that were calling me...I ate and ate and ate them......then got disgusted and threw the rest away. I was up almost 5 pounds by monday....well I worked my butt off all week to get rid of it and managed to plus took an extra couple more off as well. whew..... it was hard but I stuck right on program and it worked. I have to remember that ..haha. Back to eating lots of veggies and fruit and more walking. Ive had so many people compliment me. Im down 4.5 into my christmas challenge.( 3 more pounds and I can change my chickie) This is our thanksgiving weekend here in Canada. Im making all low calorie food for monday including the crustless pumpkin pie for dh and I . He likes it!
I will be back this weekend........have a great one!@

Hi Everyone
Well I am way off track. I got off and cant seem to get back on again.
I went and bought all those veggies the other day. And I havent cleaned. Need too. But just havent done it. That will be my top job for tomorrow. Clean veggies.
TECHALUM Hope you have a good trip. I am sure you will make good choices when eating out. I know it is hard. But you will do just fine.
ONTARGET Are you getting all settled in. Wow that is wonderful that Tejas is coming to visit. I am sure you will have a wonderful time. And you can keep each other on track.
TEJAS Have a wonderful trip.
VICKIE How are you. I am having a really hard time getting back on track. Was doing pretty good there for awhile. So I have got to get back at it. Miss you.
TO EVERYONE ELES. I am thinking of you.
Well am going to get off here for now.
Just thought I would check in and see what was going on.
Have a great weekend everyone.
coco

P.A.
Sorry about your computer. Hope you get a new one soon.
That is good you threw away the candy.
I have gotten off track and cant seem to get back on.
That is wonderful that you got back on track.
Maybe I need to get out my You on a Diet book. And read through some if it. Maybe that will help me. I have got to do something.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
coco

I finally finished my Dr. Oz book. It helped a lot. I'm being extremely healthy and am now trying to deal with my portion sizes. Sigh. This is a never ending battle with me.

Donna, have fun. I hope you can check in every now and then. I'm going to miss you.

I got to talk to Rhonda on the phone today and will see her and Doyle tomorrow. Life is good!!!!!

Okay, Vickie, hugs galore tomorrow.

Patti, I am almost in tears reading your post. I am so proud of you. You are proof the program works.

Coco, clean those veggies, girl. You can do it. I am in the same cycle as you. Bought the WW friendly foods today but haven't started using them. I'm starting Monday. Tues is WW. Hope I don't break their scales. Hope Curtis doesn't either.

Vickie, it's a never ending battle for me, too. The main thing is--we don't give up. We may have our side trips, but we'll get there.

Stopping in quick before heading out. Thanks for all the wishes for success.

Patti - :cp: on getting right back on track, and throwing out the rest of the candies :eek: You're doing great. Have a good vacation.

Coco - :kickbutt: get those veggies cleaned. Actually that's my next step I bought a bunch to take with us along with lunch fixings to try to keep down on fast food.

Sandra - have fun with Rhonda.

Vicki - it's always nice to hear from you, I think it's a never ending battle for all of us. If it was easy there wouldn't be so many overweight people in the world.

Have a great weekend.

-Tech

Have a safe and fun trip, Donna.

Hi Everyone
VICKIE So good you posted. I have to learn to control portions. Stop eating when I know I have had enough. And am full. Stop the mindless eating. It is also a never ending battle for me. But together by being here for each other. We can get through this.
ONTRAGET Well didnt get the veggies cleaned. And Son took us out to eat. We went to Bob Evens. But I did make a good choice. I had grilled chicken, plain bake potato and steamed broccoli. So guess will work on the veggies tomorrow. Hope you had a great day. Hope your visit with Rhonda and hubby is going well.
TECHALUM How are you today. That is good you are making plans with the eating on your trip. Have a wonderful time.
TEJAS Hope you are having a great visit with Sandra.
Well not much happening here as usual.
Guess tomorrow will be clean veggie day for me. Son wanted to take us out to eat. Did that. Then had to go and get some doggie food. And the stopped and looked at a couple of cars. Been thinking about getting another one. But not sure what we want. So just looking around.
Well am going to get off here for now.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend.
coco

We had 2 great visits with Rhonda and Doyle. They stopped by this AM on their way to lunch where their reunion is being held. We stopped by their room later in the day and visited with them till it was time for them to get ready for the festivities. They both look so good--and happy! I am so lucky to have them for cousins.

Coco, all we can do is make better choices each day. What dirty veggies do you have? Do you have some corn on the cob? I bought a lot of WW friendly foods yesterday. My plan is to get op Monday. We'll go to our first WW meeting down here Tuesday AM. We are both ready to get off our binge.

Vickie, how are you doing? Are you able to exercise? Curtis and I are doing some walking here at the ranch. (not enough) A little more--a little better choices--that's the plan for each day.

Donna, thank you for popping in before leaving. If you see this, please tell us a little about your vacation. Are you going to one location or are you traveling around? Whichever--I know you're having fun.

Hey Vicky Im so glad you finished the book...its a real eye opener isnt it. I hear you on the portion control..I struggle with that constantly. I really really try not to go back for seconds ,,unless its more salad or veggies. (and not potatoes) What I have been trying latley is reaching for an apple or grapes after supper for something sweet....Ive also been eating an apple with a nice pc of cheese for snacks. They really are so good this time of year and soo good for you to.
Well its not raining today but so foggy I cant see much..I will be heading out for my walk soon though. I missed yesterday..no excuses..Ive missed three times since starting my 100 miles in 100 days. Three times too many ..but way better then before.
Sandra Im so glad you got to see Rhonda again..
Rhonda Im so glad you go to see Sandra again.. ha
Coco clean your veggies yet? I read Sandra last post here (see above) before I read you have to clean veggies...and I was wondering what kind of *dirty* veggies you had??? :P
ok im going to post this before I get booted..have a good one!

Hi Everyone
Well not much happening here.
Went to church. Then son took us out to eat again. Got a grilled chicken sandwich and a bake potato. I know I shouldnt had the bun. But will count points for it.
Well still havent got the veggies cleaned. They are going to be rotten before I get them cleaned. I know my carrots froze in the refridge. So will have to get some more of those.
ONTARGET Glad you had a good visit with Tejas. Is the WW meeting far from where you live. That is good that you will be going back. I know when I tend the meetings it helps. But here lately. Even though I tend the meetings. I am not losing much. But they have helped my by not gaining everything back.
P.A. Went to the store the other day. And stocked up on fresh veggies. Cucumbers, sweet peppers, a couple heads of lettuce, cauilflower, broccoli, zucchini and a small yellow squash and some carrots. Which I have to replace. Because they froze in the refridge. Dont know why. Had them in the crisper drawer. Maybe I better check the rest of my veggies. Sorry it is foggy. But we sure need some rain. Suppose to be getting some this week.
TECHALUM Know you are on your trip. But just wanted to say "HI". Just in case you checked in.
VICKIE HI there. Laid out my You book. But just havent picked it up and started reading. I have read some. Just bits and pieces of it. But not the whole book. So maybe one of these days I will get it read. And it will help me.
Hope you are having a great day.
Well I am going to get off here for now.
Will let you know how WW goes tomorrow night. But I am not looking for a good weigh in.
coco

Hi there. Saw Rhonda and Doyle again today. I'll be soooooo happy when they move down here.

Patti, we got our hugs in. We could always use more,though.

Coco, the WW class is about 10 miles from my son's. Life is good.

Patti, in honor of you YOU tonight.....I only had one serving of potatoes. They were almost all Core but I had enough on the first serving. I just wanted more.

good for you Vickie.....