[thinthinker]

WELCOME

We are a group of people who are working together to lose our excess weight.
We are on different plans and are of different sizes.
We want to invite everyone to join us in our journey.
We share laughter and tears.
We share what works for us and what doesn't.
We recently started a Topic of the Day.

Monday........Motivation Monday
Tuesday.......Tuesday Tips
Wednesday.....Wednesday Weigh ins
Thursday......Thankful Thursday
Friday........Friday Facials, Fingernails and Fun
Saturday.......Sit-up Saturdays - any physical activity
Sunday.........Soup and Salad Sunday - recipes

These are not required topics ...just ideas to share. We have found them very helpful. We also share heartaches and fears...joys and celebrations.

Please feel free to jump right in with us.
And be sure to check if there is a second page. We don't want anyone to miss any posts.

WELCOME!!!!

[Duckie25]

Good Morning All

It looks like it's going to be a lovely day, we've been having great weather temp wise, but the wind has been crazy, the worst I've ever seen, and we've had alot of forest fires, so it's really smokey outside, but it looks like the wind has died down to day, so I wont have to be walking around covering my eye's because of the dust flying everywhere.

Well today is going to be day one (once again) of the start of my weight loss program, I need to get my arse in gear and get moving. I'm just going to eat healthy and drink lots of water, that's how I lost the first 17 lbs, now to lose the next 17lbs, I've stalked my fridge with lots of fresh fruits and veggies, will have to watch my portion size at dinner time, that's when I go over board. I want to lose this weight so bad. I have this picture in my mind of me being thin and healthy and looking beautiful, and all my problems will go away and I'd be a happy, kind and caring person. I know skinny people have promblem's to, but for some reason I blame all my promblems on my weight. I really need to work on my attitude, I'm always cranky and snappy, and just plain unhappy, maybe I should go talk to a couselor, get a happy pill . Enough complaining, today is a good day and the start of a new me.

Where is everybody, it's been quiet in here lately, Baylee I sent you a pm a couple of days ago did you get it?? Hope your feeling better.

Well I need to go have some breakfast, Alpha bits for BF, I have watermelon for snack, some leftover linguine for lunch (I guess that's not the healthiest lunch, but I was in a rush this morning) an apple and some ginger snaps for snack, and I haven't decided what to have for supper yet, but I'll keep the portions down.

Have a great day

[QueenB]

Well, after days and days and days of being run ragged, I have an off day!! It is such a nice day here today! I think the high today is 78 degrees and there is a nice breeze and the sky is a beautiful blue. I think I'll drag hubby outside for a walk today. Since I've been working so much, (I am ashamed to say)>>my WW has totally fell to the sidelines. It's like you know your off program and you just don't care. And the whole time your cramming in that food, the guilt is making you sink lower and lower. This little voice in your head is saying, "You need to stop. Think about what your doing. You've come so far.....don't turn back now." And then this other little voice says, "Well, I'll just eat what I want to today... and then get back on track tomorrow." But tomorrow never comes. And there is a new doubt and a new temptation to overcome the next day......only you don't overcome it. And you fall deeper and deeper into the pit and your being covered with food and the only way to escape is to eat your way out.......(or so you think)
But I am here to tell you today ladies..............I WILL NOT FALL INTO THIS PIT OF DESPAIR! I may be teetering around the edge.....this I will not deny, but the thing about this pit is very strange. No one can push you in............and you don't just fall. You have to JUMP into this pit of your own free will, because only you and you alone can give up control.............AND I WILL NOT GIVE UP CONTROL. I will not allow food to control my life anymore. I will not give it that power. Food.......will not leave me out of breath anymore. Food..........will not keep me from doing the things I love to do. Food.......will not stretch my body to the point where I can't wear anything decent anymore. Food........so much of it, will not go into my body anymore, so that I walk with my head down everywhere I go. Food..........will not be in my every waking thought. It will not hamper my life anymore, because I will not let it.
So, you think I sound strong and in control? No, I am not. I am the farthest thing from it. I am weak. But, it is in this weakness, that I have to peer from the darkness and make my pledge to you......my family.......my friends.......but mostly to myself that I will not let this thing called food rule my life again. I am only 32 years old, and even though I have one foot in the grave, (because this weight will surely kill me if I don't get it off) I still have one foot on firm ground and this is the foot I will use to pull me out of the pit and set my life back on track.
Thanks you so much for listening. I really needed to say this today. I will be back tonight and I WILL report that I have been OP all day. I will also do my exercise video tonight. This I promise you.

[thinthinker]

Hi everyone! Today has not been the best foodwise. I fell into the old trap of eat it now, make up for it tomorrow. I took my oldest out for a Chineese lunch. We're having pizza for dinner.

I did go to WI (not Wisconsin) this morning and I was down 1/2#. Nothing to write home about, but better than a gain, I guess.

Mel: Good job getting back OP. You've got a few weeks that could make a real difference before you go. Good luck.

Mary: The seafood buffet sounds wonderful. I really do miss the south when it comes to good seafood. We don't really have anywhere good up here. I'm not fond of Red Lobster.

Baylee: We both have to get out of the eatting frenzy we've been in. Come on, I know we can do it if we really try.

Tina: Glad your 'doubles' are over with. That is not a fun way to spend the better part of your day. * I'm sure you'll enjoy the race. I hope the weather is good. My guys go to MIS in another month. They can't wait! * It sounds like you're making a real commitment to get back OP! You were doing so well, you know how it's done. Now it's just a matter of doing it again.

Duckie: Good for you getting it back together. * I hope those fires aren't anywhere near you. That's really scarey!

I'm outta here, girls. The pizza has arrived. I'll see ya all later.

[2cute2Bfat]

Yes.. I am home... but my youngest just called and her and her boyfriend are on theirr way here so I don't have time to read or reply.

Well... my husband is calling me now. He is sick and wants me to take his temperture. (like he doesn't know how... LOL .. MEN)

I will try to get back tonight after everyone is gone or in bed.
I missed you all.

[Grannie39074]

Ladies I need to vent so here goes

My son has still not found a job, I don't even think he is looking. He had the nerve to call me at work today and ask me to bring him some cigerattes. When I told him I didn't have any money he said but I only have a quarter. I told him he could sell our soda cans (we save them to sell later). I told him when I got home from work that he had to find a job or I didn't know what would happen, he can pick up cans off the side of the road like other people do. sorry for laying this on all of you but I am so fed up with him sitting at this computer all day. I would throw him out but then I would worry because he has no where else to go.

work was hectic today we had over 125 people come in most from 3-5:30. I was to be off tomorrow but one of the ladies is sick so I am working in her place.

I ate some cake today but it was good I don't even feel that bad about it.

Well thats enough venting I'll go for now maybe I will feel better later.

[MichelleK]

I'm back too...but I won't be around much. I am having company from Rhode Island and West Virginia this week.

Tina don't jump in...I DID and its heck climbing back out...I haven't made it out yet!

Gotta get the boy to bed! Catch you all later!

Michelle

[LuckyLadyBug]

Thin congrats...1/2 a pound is half a pound....good for you.

Mary I don't have a son but have a sister in law that sounds like she is related to yours. Come and vent anytime....sometimes to get me through I just chant "and this too shall pass". Things always do.

Malia, Malia,Malia my roses from last year are dead..... I suppose I did something wrong. Anyway I bought two and planted them tonight. It makes me feel a little better. I need rose counciling.

Don't know too much else right now. It's 8:30 and I haven't eaten yet so this is "good night" .....

How was your trip 2Cute?

[yellowpagemaker]

Good Morning Everyone

I tried to log in last night and post, but just as I did, here came my niece with her kids to visit. I really enjoyed thier visit,,She has 3 girls ranging in age from 6 mo to 7 years...and I do believe they know they have their Aunt Theresa wrapped around their fingers!!!

I don't have much time this morning before I have to head out the door to work, but wanted to let you all know I am thinking about you!! For those of us having a rough time staying OP....Let's forget the past, and make today a new day of being OP!!! We can all start with baby steps!!! That's what I'm going to to today!! I haven't been terrible with my eating, but I did have a few things I should have said "No" to yesterday.....but that is behind me, and today is a bright new day.......For those of you staying OP!!!! YIPPEEEEEE for you!!!! Keep up the GR8 job....

I found out yesterday my son will have his tonsils out next Thursday......it should be interesting!!!! I just hope he isn't as big of a wimp as his dad is!! What am I saying???? Aren't all men wimps when they don't feel good? I know in the long run he will feel a lot better after it's all said and done!!

Well girls,,,,it's that time of morning where I need to get around....Hope you all have a GR8 Tuesday.....I'll be back this evening to check in on everyone, and will try to respond individually.

Love You All
Theresa

[LuckyLadyBug]

Because of the way I have been feeling and from what you have posted here I thought this Tuesday Tip was "food for thought".

Do it once
Most dieters spend half their lives dieting.
Every January, they start a new diet.
Every February, they give up.
Then in May or June they start again.
By July they've given up again.
Then in September they start again.
But within a month they've quit once again.
And so it goes on. Year after year.
Why spend your whole life dieting?
Do it once, do it properly and get on with the rest of your life

I know this is so true, I was struck with the "get on with the rest of your life". Just curious, what DON'T you do because of your weight? Swimming leaps to mind for me.

[katrinabgood]

Good Morning!

I HATE when I miss a day...I need you girls to keep me on track! Actually, I haven't been too too bad...I haven't exercised since Saturday, so that makes me feel sluggish...but I plan on going today. I shloud be due for another weigh in & measurement at Curves, but I'm going to give it another good solid week of "good behavior" before I do that...

Yesterday I went to Manhattan with my daughter's band/chorus group. They performed in front of Linclon Center...an outdoor lunchtime concert in the plaza...it was nice...I'm glad the weather held up. Last night I had to work(after 4 nights off) Bad night...but it's over. I slept through dinner last night so I was starving all night long and never got a break to eat...I walked into this house this morning, RAVENOUS, ready to eat anything that wasn't nailed down...BUT... I managed to slice up some cantelope and had a yogurt with it. I'm calm now. I felt very virtuous passing the cookie jar which I KNOW contains chocolate chip cookies! Off to the gym today.

No time for individual replies, I have to help my clueless son find some clothes for school...I'll be back later!

[2cute2Bfat]

Good morning friends. I had pretty nice trip. It did rain on us some so one of our evening meals we planned on grilling we went out for pizza instead. I didn't get to fish much but when I did I caught a lot of fish and that was fun.
My granddaughters were the main entertainment for the weekend.
They 22 month old is soooooo cute and is talking up a storm now.
The 3 month old just loves smiling and cooing at you.
When we got home though my husband became very ill. 102.3 temperature
we have no idea what is wrong with him. He is still sick this morning but went to work anyway.

I am going to try to get into the doctor myself today. I have had these stomach pains ever since the accident. I kept thinking they would go away. but they aren't.
Then this weekend I started having these shooting mains so I guess it is time to go have it checked out.

That is all the time I have. I have got to get myself going around here.
We just unloaded the car and dumped it into the kitchen but other than putting up the refrigerated food ... everything is STILL sitting in the kitchen and suitcases never got unpacked. I was just too tired last night and hubby too sick.
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A quick reply to everyone...

Duckie...Have you heard about your bed yet? I bet you get a new box springs.
I have not gotten to read on your condition but the basics. Have you tried meditation? Learrning how to relax could possibly help. I have to focus on it often myself. DEEP breathing is a good place to start.

Malia..We had a small town near me that played a matinee of the new "StarWars" movie ... and only ONE person showed up to see it. He came on the news in the large main city hear telling people to drive the 20 minutes to his town instead of standing in lines for hours. LOL

Thin....I will NEVER be able to take a shower alone again. I visualize you and hubby with me everytime. In fact ... on the news when they say light showers are expected in the early evening..... I visualize you two again. LOL LOL
Thanks

Susie.....I pray that you made your 50lbs.... but reality is.. It may take a couple of weeks. Hang in there... YOU WILL MAKE IT !!!!!!!

Mary... I am proud of you for not accepting even more responsibility.
You could now be our poster child for "JUST SAY NO". That term applies to more than just drugs. LOL

Kat... don't we all wish we could bottle our determination. I sure needed some this weekend. I was a weak willed as ... heck.. forget weak... it was non existent.

Baylee...How was your doctors appointment.?
Thanks for the recipe. It sounds yummy.
I know just how you felt about the shopping lifting incident. Something similar happened to me. I was at K-Mart and this was 20 years ago or so. They would "fasten their shoes together". There was no way you could try them on and walk in them to see how they fit unless you broke their fastener. When you broke the fastener... then the price tag would fall off. Well, I tried on 3 different pairs of shoes. All 3 were on clearance. When I got to the check out.... a security guard came up and said I had "switched tags". She said she saw me breaking the fasteners. I explained I had to try them on before I could buy them... how else was I supposed to see if they fit????. She then again accused me of switching a clearance tag onto a full price pair of shoes. I told her she was NUTS!!! They brought up some book and the book said they were not on clearance. I told them to walk back there with me and I would show them the other pairs and they were ALL on clearance. To make a longgggg story shorter.... they finally called the manager of the shoe department and he said he had just marked them down himself but did not have time to mark them into this stupid book yet.
I was soooooooo humiliated !!!!!!!!!! To top it off... I had my mother-in-law with me. The store security guard never really apologized or anything. She told me the situation could have been avoided if I had not broken the fasteners. Grrrr
I told her the ONLY way to walk in the shoes to see if they fit was to unfasten them... but not to worry because I would NEVER shop in that store again.
I went home and cried for hours. It was VERY traumatic for me. It took me several years to get over that embarrassment. In fact.... it still bothers me as I type this. LOL.

Lucky..raking... that is some good exercising. I used to love to do yard work ... can't say I can do much anymore.
I have read your Tuesday Tip before. It is GREAT !!!
To be honest... as emotional as I am today... I could not write what all I have lost being fat. I cry just thinking about it.

Theresa... My hubby likes me plump... but NOT fat. He also got a jealousy problem once when I lost weight. That was yearsssss ago. Now he would love for me to lose a couple hundred pounds. Don't let him sabotage your success.

Miss meliss...HIKING. ... way to go girl. I am soooo impressed.

Tina... I am so glad your double duty is over. I hope you had a great relaxing time at your races and I also hope your sweetie won.
Okay... I am REALLY out of here now.

[katrinabgood]

I'm taking a quick break from cleaning my room...actually just cleaning off the top of my dresser and inside the little cubby holes...geez! the crap that accumulates there! I dusted all my unicorns and music boxes (wound up each one and listened as I dusted!) I threw out a bunch of costume jewelry that I have never/will never wear in this lifetime...(presents from mother-in-law!) Not to mention single earrings, long missing their partners...I gathered up jewelry that I'd like to have fixed. I threw out receipts and papers that I had no business saving. I found pictures I've been looking for. I threw out all the old Weight Watchers weigh-in cards that are no longer in use (3) and journals, half completed. I put away and threw away makeup. I found mystery keys...no idea what they're for! I threw away medicine that's been sitting there God knows how long. I threw away buttons. I found perfume I haven't seen in a while. What a pack rat! But now I feel so accomplished! Today the dresser, tomorrow, the nightstand!

Oops...break's over...just got a call to pick up my darling daughter...

I'll be back later!

[prism]

Hi everyone,

Training is over. Yesss.... I have a 1/2 a day off from work to go to the dentist, but my crown hasn't been delivered yet. I'm waiting for a call from my dentist. Which p....ses me off because I could be doing something better than waiting around. I'm going to a movie this evening. Anything.

With the stress left behind, tomorrow is a new day. I'm going to get back on track. I exercised yesterday and today.

I bought a few solar lamps for the garden. Will test it out tomorrow. It's really hot today. Hope the crickets are quiet tonight. I want to sit outside and keep cool.

Have a nice evening,
malia

[LuckyLadyBug]

Okay, Malia, WHY do you need solar lamps? Isn't it mostly sunny there?