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MY FAVORITE SB LEGAL FOODS
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WELCOME!

GOOD MONDAY MORNING EVERYONE!

Will post my usual morning post sometime later, but wanted to make sure I got our
MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY done early in the morning, so here's my contribution for MM, I loved the message this one convey's:



MAKE IT HAPPEN


You can do more than just think about what you would like to achieve. You can take the focused, persistent actions that will make those achievements happen.

You can do more than just wish for a better life. You can decide precisely what would define a better life for you and then work your way steadily toward it.

You can do more than just wait for your problems to go away. You can have the courage to look straight into those problems, and find a way to transform them into opportunities.

You can do so much more than simply waiting and hoping, wishing and wondering. You can gather whatever resources you may have, combine them with your time, your energy, your commitment, and make things happen.

Ever since you were a child, you have been making things happen. It's an ability that everyone has, yet far too many people make too little use of it.

If you just wait for life to happen to you, you're probably not going to be very pleased with what comes your way. So get up, get going, take control of the great and wonderful possibilities that are indeed yours, and make the most of every moment.

-- Ralph Marston
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Have a wonderful day, and a fabulous week!!!!!

Debbie
194/12?/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

Deb, great motivational message today. Something I sure need to apply to my life. Thanks!

It has been said that attitude is 90% of everything we do. I heard the following remarks in a seminar tape that I thought were very good:

You can do everything right with the wrong attitude and fail.
You can do everything wrong with the right attitude and succeed.

If you think you can't, you won't.
If you think you can, you will.

Whatever you dream, you can do.
Have the courage to believe in your potential and hold on to your dream.

Take care!

Wendy

Once again, good morning!

Was finally able to get in my walk this morning. Right after I started the new boards I grabbed my walked garb and went to start getting dressed and hear the whoosh of rain outside so had to put it off until it stopped. Didn't last too long, thank goodness. Was able to get in my 4.5 miles but it was excrutiatingly brutal out there and was hard to get in much jogging. Didn't help much that the guts were a bit sore either

Continuing to do great, which makes me very happy. I know I am loosing because, though my fanny pack is still tight, it's less so these days. I'm doing everything right, and I'm exercising, so I have to be loosing. I also feel much better that I'm back to my journaling once again. I will weigh in this WIW no matter what and see what's the truth of the matter is. Can you believe, next month will be 2 1/2 years for me on this WOE-my gosh, time is just flying by!

Kids are off this week, so not sure what the plans are with them, though I don't think it will be much. Michael has his bedroom to contend with as well as writing some papers that they gave them to do over the summer that he wants to get done before school starts on Monday (yeah!!!!). Will probably just take it easy this week with them, definitely not going anywhere special, that's for sure.

GATOR, you sure can see how times and computers have changed through the years. Honestly, I really didn't think computers were around then, in an size or capacity-nor did I think you were anywhere near your age Hey, I came into this world just a year after your computer experience, so I'm no spring chicken myself! When in Sept are you going to NC to rough it and where? Should be nice that time of year, not too hot and not too cold.

JRED, you are one of those people you love to hate and still love! I have to admit being jealous and envious to those who are able to eat a little of something and hop right back on-just like I am of those who can eat anything and never gain an ounce while I just sit and look at something a little too long and the pound just piles on my body with the thought of eating it! Geez, some people just have all the luck

SEF, wow, that much depression glass, my goodness, I am in awe! I don't go looking for it, should I come across a piece at a yard sale very inexpensively I'll buy it if I really like it. I wouldn't buy glasses, something I would never use, just to buy depression glass, I have to really like the piece. I just don't have any room and have to be a bit picky. PLUS, I really don't know that much about it and could be buying a piece that's been reproduced for all I know. You, not be productive any given day-poppy cock!

SERENE, glad you liked today's MM post, I did too Your contribution was good and oh so true-thanks for sharing!!

Well, I'm headed to the kitchen to not only find something I want for breakfast (might make a ww muffin into pizza along with some fruit), but to try to clean up in there a bit, it's looking pretty raunchy in that sink, among other sites in there!

I'll check in later - have a wonderful day and a great week!

Debbie
194/1??/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

I'm reposting from late last night.

Debbie--Yes, they had computers, but they were not desk top models. No lap tops then. Only huge buildings, carefully airconditioned so the machine wouldn’t malfunction because of any heat. And a machine that had only about 100 K of memory took up a whole room.

We also had electricity in 1960, and I even owned an automobile.

BTW, I got the same message when I clicked on your link in the e-mail. So I just went to the 3FC website and clicked my way through to the board. It is accessable that way.

Tranquil--Je voyage en France dans Mai prochaine. I go to France next May. Actually, I think I should use the future tense here, but I haven’t learned that yet! We are going to NC in Sept. to camp--in a tent-- for a week.

Bought a package of ladybugs yesterday and sprinkled them in the butterfly garden. We had a lot of aphids eating one of the plants. And ladybugs love aphids for dinner!

Well, gotta go out and do my walking. It's high 80's today in Fla. Pretty nice. Usually this time of year it's high 90's. I think all that rain has kept our summer temps down a lot. We are cooler than some of our neighboring states to the north. I didn't do much walking last week because we worked a ton in the yard. It rained so much that the yard guy got way behind. So we did lots of weeding, cutting, trimming. Now the yard looks great and he can get back on track since the rains have eased off a bit. Lots of exercise for me, but just not the walking kind.

Happy Monday? Is that possible?

This might sound bad but something that's keeping me motivated is my girlfriend . And she is my best friend so this might make me sound like a not so great friend.
Anyway, she started Weight Watchers in June and has lost only 10 pounds.
She does good all week but come Friday she's sucking down the Bacardi Silvers and eating pizza and whatever else she wants.
We all eat out together at least twice a week, me my girlfriend & our husbands.

They keep goofing on me because I grill the waitress about my food to make sure it's legal.
I won't drink anything but water or brewed ice tea with my Splenda and they all order beer or other alcoholic type stuff. They over eat and complain about being to full and they feel like crap. I don't say anything but I feel great because I stay on plan. My friend is complaining because she stays on Weight Watchers all week and isn't losing anymore.

I am biting my lip because I mentioned once that all the junk she does all weekend ruins what she did all week and she got pissy.
So all the "Oh just have one drink- one piece of bread-one bite of my pie" remarks from everyone is keeping me on track and seeing my friend sabotage herself constantly is keeping me going.
I hope that once she see's how good it's working for me she'll switch over to SB. Until then I'll just zip my lip.

Morning everyone!

Whew--what a weekend! I went to Birmingham Friday night--stayed for a seminar all day Sat. Got home about 9 pm sat. night and then was in charge of my church's rally day festivities all day yesterday. I was some kind of tired when I got home! Also my eating wasn't all that great. It was one of those things where we were served boxed lunches that were ALL starches--no place to get anything else. Then yesterday--I tried to do as little damage as possible. This morning, I'm back on track.

I wasn't about to look at any boards after my post Friday morning--I know it was down a lot of the weekend--I hope everyone did ok!

Gator--Where in NC will you be camping--and when? I'll be in Montreat the 19-22 for a church retreat. I'll looking forward to the cooler temps!

Serene--Like the motivational sayings! Good start for the week.

Deb--it's nice to see that Michael is still with us ! Gld to hear that fanny pack is getting looser.

Have a good week everyone!

Susan
300/249/150

Hi All - I have such a busy day today....work could not even wait for me to get in the door before slamming me...oh well, job security! Meanwhile, I have a nice salad of spring greens and tomatoes for lunch with a handful of triscuits with cheddar cheese for a snack - I did not have time to have breakfast - so I am going to have a snack in a minute of sliced turkey.....

Hope everyone has a good OP Monday! Sabrina

good monday morning,

just wanted to pop in and wish everyone a happy legal week! my losses have been so slow and even with dropping 2 pounds last week i still get frustrated that i am not losing faster. however, i was hitting the sales this weekend and picked up a pair of capris and a jumper, the clerk asks if i would like to try them on and as usual i say no because i am sure they will fit as this is the size i have been all summer, so i bring them home and THEY ARE TOO BIG!!!! so the moral to the story is stay focused and be patient!

will be having a chick day with sarah , out for a legal lunch and errands. the kids are having a teacher holiday, how can that be necessary after only a week and a half of school?

i will be going over to see zsuzsu and her baby next week, they are doing fine, i am planning on taking her a nice OP lunch. she is still planning on doing the WDW marathon in january!

are all you football fans counting down to kick-off labor day weekend? we will be going to some local high school games until UCF has their first home game on 9/28. it looks as though jeff will probably medical redshirt this year so no travelling with the team. he is busy rehabbing that knee and with classes starting today he will stay busy.

hope everyone has a losing week!

chris

Hey all - happy Monday.

Dan was sick all weekend, so we didn't do much.

My surgery's in just over a week, so I'm getting nervous. I'm sure it will be fine, but it's still a big thing in my life.

We got our wedding invites out in the mail today. Only 47 more days to go!

That's about it for me. Gotta run!

Jenn

Happy Monday Gang!

I've been working on this post all morning and just now getting around to posting. I had to leave and do a closing on our house. We refinanced. it was quick, just signed my name 150 times.

I cleaned out my pantry over the weekend. I found a bag of potatoe chips. Boy did I want them. But I was afraid one bite would turn into the whole bag. I left them alone and left them in the pantry in case DD wanted them. IF she doesn't eat them soon, they are going. Too much temptation. Had a good weekend. Sorta of lazy. Not much going on other than the bridal show with DD. As I watched all of the fashion show brides, I wondered how in the world am I going to get through that. I am so emotional anyway. I will need many valiums. Anyone have any to spare??? LOL

Deb, Oh no, that was you calling!! My DD went to answer and said anyone know someone from Miami (caller ID) never gave you a thought, she thought it was a salesman. Sorry. I'll give them a heads up. I was gone the first time though. I'll be waiting for your next call. Good MM today. It's only up to us, no one else. We are the only ones that can do this. We can make it happen. Glad you are still doing great. You are back on track and will stay there I' sure.

Sef, Even if you don't know the pastor, it still gives you someone personal to pull for. We had a guy from Ky on Survivor about 2 shows ago. It was neat.

Serene, liked your MM tidbits. They are so true.

Gator, Exercise is exercise. It's good to use other muscles too. I didn't know you could buy ladybugs. That is very interesting.

Cherylco, I don't think you're bad. I have a friend who does the same thing. Every Monday they start some diet. Only by the weekend they have blown it. Only difference is they don't give me a hard time. Just the opposite. The bad thing about your friend is she is wasting her money with WW if she is going to cheat on the weekends. I hope your DH is not giving you grief. If so, tell him to be more supportive. He is going to reap the benefits. Keep up the good work.

Fillise, Sometimes you don't have a choice on what to eat. Just make the best of it and go from there. The main thing is to get back on track ASAP. Sounds like you were super busy. SLow down today.

Tranquil, You know what they say about busy hands. At least you won't be able to dwell on eating. Hope it gets better

BKM, Try not to let the scale rule you. (Iknow it's hard), but you have proof with smaller size. That is an accomplishment. To heck with that scale. Sorry DS won't get to play this year. I know he was looking forward to it. I hate for summer to be over, but I do like my football and basketball.

Jenn, Boy you wedding is getting so close. It sure went fast (probably not for you though). Hope Dan is feeling better. Sometimes is good not to do "anything" for a change. Try not to worry about your surgery. It will be a piece of cake. The only legal cake.LOL Good luck.

Have a great day. Hope to check back later.

Jackie
257/174/145
10-10-01

OOOO EEEEE I'm here... Tried earlier and couldn't get on.. Howdy everyone I'm glad to be here.. Whole new week and I managed another day on my Treadmill. Wow whats going on with me? I'm OP and doing great... Hope to have a good weigh in this week.

Debilli-Love your motivational and thank you for putting it on. It really hit home for me... Your post makes me smile because you sound so much together now.. Congradulations on the week going so well.... Thats such a good feeling.

Serene- I enjoyed yours to and really believe if you can dream it you can do it...

GatorGal- Oh a trip to France to look forward to... How absolutley wonderful... But I sure didn't understand a word of your french but it looked good... LOL.. Those ladybugs should do the trick on your garden. I'll bet its beautiful..

cherylco- It helps to have someone trying to lose weight at the same time. And you're setting such a good example that maybe she will catch on to what shes doing wrong. Usually when people know they aren't eating right they don't want to hear about it. I have to be really careful around my sister.

Fillise-Sounds like you sure did have a busy week-end. Whew makes me tired just reading it.. Glad you hopped back OP after all is done, good luck this week..

Tranquil- What a nice Op day of eating you have planned and it made me want a good salad for lunch so think I'm going to make one. Don't work to hard...

BigKnightsMomma- Congrads on getting into a new size... I've heard it said when it comes off slow it stays off better... Congrads on your 2 lbs. last week...

Jenn in MN- Sorry Dan is sick. Hope he's better today. Praying for your surgery. I know nothing will take the nerves away.... Wow that wedding is sure getting closer and closer...

Well guess its time to go fix me a great big salad and take a little nap... Have a great day....

213/170.5/130

Hi y'all. I've survived half of day one. Of course, I didn't have kindergarten today. The kids are all excited about starting back so it's been a good day. I'm sitting here munching carrots trying to stay away from the snack machine.

DEB: The reason Dennis doesn't like my hair cut is that it's SHORT!!! I love it this way. He doesn't. Sorry, you lose. Sarah is headed toward the hair cutting profession. She practiced on Maggie last week. Maggie now has bangs that she didn't have before. I was not happy to say the least.

JEANIE: I'm jealous that you've got a few more days left. Enjoy them.

FRUIT: How's it going for you?

My lunch time is about over, so I better go. Check y'all later.

Just wanted to get caught up before I leave:

Toni, You are doing great on your TM. Easy does it though. Don't overdo. I'm sure you will have a great WIW.

Music, Enjoy these first easy days. The excitement ususally doesn't last too long. I admire you teachers.

Deb, Don't call tonite, I'll be gone all nite. Rest of the week is fine.

Have a great evening. Talk to you tomorrow.

Jackie

Hey, Deb- you should have put "Married but hoping for divorce" in your poll,lol.