Welcome to the November edition of the Weighty Issues Thread. We are a group of awesome women who support each other through the highs and lows of every day life--it's not just about weight loss, it's about LIFE. If you have something to say or need a shoulder to cry on, Weighty Issues is the place to be. Come on in, grab a chair and stay and chat a while. You'll be glad you did!
I started us all back up to date. What a mess yesterday huh? I missed you all. I didnt have a dietary day. I dont seem to be able to get myself to eat right even though I feel huge. What is wrong with me. I REALLY cant make myself get on my machines. I miss walking outside. I envy all of you who live in climates without cold.
We got a call from the school this morning claiming Corey got frostbite!!! He has red bumps on his cheeks. From his short walk to school??!!! Huh??? Sounds like they maybe chapped but frostbite, give me a break. What am I supposed to do, That kid has lived outside in the snow with his friends since we got back. Give me a freaking break! I hate this town. I will guarantee you they have recess outside today though. Forgive my outburst but this school is so pompass. The only reason the kids walk to school is their choice because the bus comes so late that the school doesnt let them eat their breakfast when they get there. End rant!!
I did a google search of my name and holy cow the things that came up. My husbands name and how many kids I have,etc. A post I made once about Rebel biting kids. And even a porn story that had my name in it.
So what did we all do yesterday? I really missed you all. I am glad we are back.
Angei you were bored yesterday huh? I have done a search with my name before and all I get is the origin and I found out that nothing but guys have my name. GREAT!
Don't worry about your food intake, I know you will start again and when you do it will be hard core. I started to record my food in fitday again. I was hoping that this mornign I would get on the scale and see something but I was wrong. Not a move at all. Oh well, I am just going to keep doing it. It worked last year so I think it can work this year.
I don't even know what frost bite looks like. I am sure it is pretty common up there right?
I had to chase the dogs down this morning. They have decided that is is a good idea to head out under the fence everyday. I yell at them when i get them home but they just don't want to listen. I had to drive around this morning calling and I couldn't get them back. Rhea came home first which is weird in itself. I put her in the truck and as I was turing around I see Echo running across the field. I was so mad! It is our couldest day here to so I was freezing. It was 27 since around 10 last night and that is really cold down here. I don't know what to do with those dogs. I thought they would figure out that when they run they get in trouble but when they saty I love all over them. They are worse than kids!
This place is a mess. Wow I feel bad for the people trying to fix it. I missed everyone too. Everyone just gets back from vacation and then we don't even get to talk yesterday. Not to much going on with me today the temp is only 9 degrees.
I know how you feel Kempy and Angie, I want to get that scale moving! But last night we had tacos and I ate like pig. WHY???? I don't think I ate enough all day and then I was starved by supper time. I was looking at pictures of myself from last spring when I weighed my most and I was like no way Never again. Those pics have to be enough motivation. I know what you mean Angie I haven't used my treadmill in such a long time. I wished the winters here didn't get so cold. I think my goal of trying to get to 120lbs is just not reachable. I think it helps me when I do not think about the numbers. Just taking baby steps. Like I use to drink 2-3 regular sodas a day. I feel so much better since I stopped that. Well I got some stuff to get done, Hello to everyone else if you found us! Julie
Good morning ladies . I'm sure glad this place is back up and running at least somewhat. I agree w/ you Julie, I feel sorry for Jennifer/Suzanne and Amy who have to deal with the crash. I think it's totally awesome that they got it up and running in one day . I was starting to have some serious withdrawal issues. OK don't hate me for saying this but it's cold here too (by HI standards)--it's 63 degrees. I'm wearing a long flannel nightshirt and yes, I just did roll out of bed. We're supposed to get up to 78 degrees which is fine by me. Ya know, when I'm on the west coast mainland I can stand cold temps down to the 40's because it's supposed to be that cold there at times. When it's in the low 60's at home, I can't take it because it's supposed to be warm here.
I am slowly getting my groove back. The thing that sucks right now is that with the system being restored back to Nov. 17 or something like that, my weight shows 180 or something lbs. I was down to 174 pre-Xmas, then I went to Vegas and over the New Year i ate a whole ton of chocolate and everything else that I avoided the previous weeks since Thanksgiving and the scale is telling me that I'm back up to 178 . Oh well, it's no one's doing but my own. Back on the wagon like everyone else right? Let's do it girls! We can!!!!
Kempy 27 degrees? That's COLD! Oh your silly dogs. I can picture you having to chase them around in the cold. Rhea must be getting so big already.
Angie google brings up some interesting stuff eh? I had no idea you were so busy! : I don't know what to say about the school situation except .
Julie 9 degrees??? Ooh girl, stay inside where it's nice and warm. Keep those pictures around as motivation. You've come a long way too so don't get too down on yourself.
How about we make a challenge on this thread for the month? Maybe like we used to? Cut back on something or pledge to exercise "x" times a week or whatever...lose inches, lbs....... I need something to get me going again. Anybody need a challenge?
Noelle I think a Challenge is a great idea. One of my New Years Resolutions is portion control. So that is my personal challenge if anyone wants to join? Like last night I should have 2 hard shell tacos instead of FOUR!!!! BUt if you or anyone else has any ideas for any of challenges count me in! Julie
Btw it has now warmed to 14 degrees! Yay. Not trying to make you feel bad Noelle. I know when you are use to certain temperatures its hard when they drop, so you stay warm too!Julie
I would love to be in the challeng but I don't know what to start with. I hate to only say 2 lbs but the way things are going it might be harder than I thought. I will think of something so count me in.
Count me in!! I will make it a vow to start in the morning because wouldnt ya know it but I didnt have to work today and I baked a cake.(I told ya we were broke now. ) I did however do almost a half an hour of a workout today but that is about all I did. I researched Deland a little more. If I could sell my house and keep my equipment for 99,000.00 then I would have like 15,000 left over to move with and open my own bakery front. I would think that would be doable considering I would have all of my equipment with me already. My house is already landscaped and has an acre fenced in yard with a swimming pool and a huge deck not to mention the building we just built to bake out of that could be used for an apartment or something. I always thought my house would be awesome for a daycare center since the yard is fenced in around the bakery but not the pool. Maybe.......
I am sure I sound flighty but you all know I hated it here before I ever left. I would like to show my kids that if you arent happy with your life that it is okay to take chances and try to change it. I am trying to contact my husbands Aunt and Uncle. One lives in Cairo,Georgia and the other lives in Havana Florida to see what it is like where they live.
Did anyone see the huge pile up of Big trucks in Pennsylvania? That scared me since when we came home it was so foggy through there that I thought that would happen to us. Scary stuff.
Gawd, for my challenge this month i'd like to reach 170 (that was my original Christmas goal ) by the end of the month, or at least by President's day in February. It sounds so doable, but I just gotta go it! I've been up and down and up and down for so long, this has gotta be it for me. Maybe we can do a weekly progress reporting thing like Gennel's challenges? I wonder how Gennel is anyway...kinda disappeared from the boards.
Sarah, have you done WW before? I just started in early October and am loving the program. It really works if you work it. I kinda blew the last two weeks of the year and didn't count my points at all and it really shows...vacations do that to me--especially Vegas vacations where everywhere you go there are buffets and unlimited free alcoholic drinks at the casinos...not to say that I drank all the free liquor, but I did eat! I'm back on program and plan on weighing in on Saturday to see what kind of damage I've done. Oh well, gotta face the music right?
Angie you HAVE been busy looking for a new town. I think it's great that you're serious about it. I like people who actually do something about the situation they're in instead of just b*tch and moan about it and do nothing. You go girl. I haven't been near a TV to see the news but I can imagine the carnage on the roads. I'm glad you all made it back safely! You should try driving in Hawaii on New Year's eve. There's so much smoke from all the fireworks everyone sets off that you can't see but about 5-10 feet in front of you.
Well Angie I have to say that you can't go to Deland. I checked it out on Mapquest and it is just to far away. I got directions from my house and it is about 11 hours away. That just wont be much fun.
I think that is a great idea to do a weekly weigh in. It made me feel more accountable.
AWWWW!!! I MISSED YOU GUYS SOOOOOO MUCH!!!! Man, it has been **** since I came back last Sunday...so sorry I never checked in while I was on vacation. I was too busy trying to keep my self warm!!! I hope everyone had a wonderful New Years and Christmas. I haven't had the time to check up on all of your posts but I'm sure that you all have been very very busy...and on track with your dietary goals! As for me...well, I lost those 12 pounds and gained them ALL back...probaly more, but I'm too scared to hop on the scale and find out how much damage I did. I feel so gross. My pants are all tight and my tummy has a rash on it probaly because it so BIG!!! hee hee I've been on this constant binge fest, I can seem to curve my hunger since I came back. I got so used to eating so much while I was up there. Well...I'd better stop babbling about myself. My new goal is to lose the weight gradually by my wedding date, that was I don't gain any of it back. I start training on Saturday, so hopefully that can boost me back into shape.
HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I have so much to tell you all, but don't want to bore you to death, so I'll intersperse them throughout all of my messages later one I catch up with all of your doings! Hope you all have a wonderful wonderful day! I JUST WANT TO SAY, I'M SOOOOOOO GLAD TO BE BACK HOME! Nice 80 degree weather...ahhhhhh!!!
Angie I think you are showing your kids a good example if you are not happy or want a change go for it. It is good to take risks in life. They say life is all about change. I wish I was the kind of person who was brave and strong at times.
Hi Jacks glad you are back and keeping warm! I think we are all in the same boat right now, just wanting to get serious and stick with our goals. I am so glad we have each other.
Julie
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. I'm sure glad this place is back up and running at least somewhat. I agree w/ you Julie, I feel sorry for Jennifer/Suzanne and Amy who have to deal with the crash. I think it's totally awesome that they got it up and running in one day 
. I was starting to have some serious withdrawal issues. OK don't hate me for saying this but it's cold here too (by HI standards)--it's 63 degrees. I'm wearing a long flannel nightshirt 
. Oh well, it's no one's doing but my own. Back on the wagon like everyone else right? Let's do it girls! We can!!!!
: I don't know what to say about the school situation except 
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, so you stay warm too!Julie
) by the end of the month, or at least by President's day in February. It sounds so doable, but I just gotta go it! I've been up and down and up and down for so long, this has gotta be it for me. Maybe we can do a weekly progress reporting thing like Gennel's challenges? I wonder how Gennel is anyway...kinda disappeared from the boards. 
