Just wanted to give you a quick welcome!

Melody, it's not that small of a town. I've been there a few times myself!!

Morning ladies
Well the end of my first week has brought good things. I have lost 5 pounds, yay me. Yes I know at this point it is mostly water weight, but it sure looks nice to see the change in the scale. My hubby bought me one of those fancy digital scales, one you program your height and weight into, it shows losses and gains, so far I like it. I have gotten my pop down to only 2 a day. That makes me very proud. I haven't been exersizing yet, but with everything I have going on I'm not freaking out yet, I will start because once I get into the routine I love it.

Aud-77 acres, you bet I would eat that pie when I got there!!

Well ladies, the husband wants to get some work done so I will check back in later, hopefully to find more posts!! Until later,
Jen

Well yesterday I was eating some really good spaghetti for dinner. And usually I finish what is on my plate, atleast lately, but I was thinking about what this lady I work with said. She said that a lot of people know when they are full, they just ignore it. So I started to feel full and I stopped eating even though there was more on my plate. Little steps, but hey its something!! And might I add, I made cookies with my mom, sister, and friend, and I think that I am the only one who still has most of them left..SELF CONTROL BABY!! Tonight I am going to my uncle's retirement party..I am hoping for a veggie tray!! lol

P.S. Jen, congrats on the 5 pounds! Yay Jen!!

Hi everyone. This thread has gotten very busy. I haven't been on lately. I have been busy with getting ready for Christmas. I hope you have all been doing O.K. I haven't really been controlling what I eat much these past few weeks, but I am not eating everything in sight either. I am just trying to eat when I am hungry and not eat out of boredom. I will get more strict with myself after the holidays.

I hope you all have a nice Christmas!

Aud...shopping..how fun! I finished most of mine the day after thanksgiving though. As far as my uncle, he works in a factory, where he has worked many years, and he was one of those people that got a deal because he's been around so long. He still plans on working somewhere though, (which I find it funny when people work after they are retired..lol). I really do want to read that book Aud, you have inspired me to maybe go out and buy it soon. Considering that I just got a Christmas bonus today that I didn't know about..I might

Hi all, Wow this place has become quite the hub. I'm so glad we have so many motivated people to chat w/. I have been so busy today wrapping, shopping, doing laundry, cooking, cleaning, baking and have about 10 ladies showing up in an hour and a half for a cookie exchange. Could use some of Aud's energy right now. Glad everyone is doing well and in good spirits.

lilbb, Hope you had a good day today.

Jen, Congrats on the weight loss.

Melody, So glad you made it back, you had me worried.

Aud, Who's bday? Have fun at the casino. Which one do you go to (Indian reservation)? I'm trying to figure out where you are...

Zandria, I haven't bought the book yet but I still may. Have you ever read "Stop the insanity" by Susan Powter? Probably not, it is an oldie but it is great. I lost 70 lbs. w/ it back in the day.

Looking for Hope? I'm confused, have we met you yet? I don't remember reading anything but maybe I missed it. If so I apologize.

Hope I missed noone. Back to the grind. TTYL.

MJ

I survived Christmas shopping today, man alive was everything packed. Lunch was a diet killer though but I thought I made a somewhat okay decision. My kids thought they were starving so we stopped at the McD's at Walmart. I wasnt' too worried, one can always fall back on a salad. They didnt' have any, why I don't know but there was no freaking salad, so I went with chicken tenders, and no fries, they didn't have any of the grilled chicken either. It was only 635 calories so I won't go over my daily allowance but puts me up there with the fat content.

Aud-did you get your shopping finished? I'm hoping I am done with mine, but my laundry is still in stack

While I was at Hastings today I looked for that You book, didn't see it but there were a couple of other you books there, didn't spend much time searching though, I had other things on my mind, like not finding the cd my brother wants for Christmas.
Well I am off to wrap the rest of the presents I bought today.
Jen

Hi , My Name Is Erika I Joined A Couple Of Days Ago But Still Have No Buddies.i Am 20 Yrs Old I Have Two Beautyfull Boys And Would Also Like To Chat With Someone Once In A While.

AUD A big happy congratulations on the losing 2 pounds!
You are a riot with the comedy ! That is a great ideal that I intend to use. Thanks AUD. It seems when I am struggling as I am now, even the smallest of ideals escape my mind. I think I will make a deal with myself that I will walk up and down the stairs five times. If nothing else I will be too out of breath to want to eat anything.
Happy shopping vibes sent your way.



LookingForHope16 Hi to you!

gingerjen 5 lbs loss is great! Congratulations . I wouldn't care if I loss fat or water at this point. I just want to start losing and stopping gaining.


collegebride Self control is a major accomplishment.

MelodyAM75 Merry Christmas to you.

emjay71 You have had a busy day. Although it sounds like it was a lot of fun too.


I had another rotten diet day. I had every good intention but failed again. I did get in some exercise, and lots of water. But again too much sugar and way over my calorie count. Tomorrow is a new day and I am aiming for a better diet day than today.

MJ, I honestly haven't read any health related books EVER except books that I had to read through school. I am a firm believer, that for myself I need will power and commitment to lose weight, so that is why I have never bothered with books. The YOU book seems interesting though because it explains why people eat the way they do and such ( I read the description on 3fc).

But anywho, I just got back from my uncle's retirement party. And it was a fun time, most of the time, but I am tired of being the youngest person in my family. I mean I talked to my aunt's most of the night. But when I am around my sister who is 5.5 years older than me and my cousins who are all between our age...I feel like an outsider. Sometimes I try so hard to be happy and positive and not a downer, but I can't help but let things bother me sometimes. My fiance tells me to not let things bother me like that, but there isn't a button that I can just turn off. I wish there was. And my mom tonight, got on my nerves so much. She tries to be so cool and different when she is around whatever guy she is currently dating. And she sat on her current bf's lap all night. She has done that with every guy that she has dated the last few years. I saw him touch her butt and it's hard to explain without being there, but my mom just does a lot of stuff to show off her current bf. She is always like that. Does anyone know where I can get that easy button from that will make me be happy all the time?

Oh LBB, thanks for the comment by the way

Collegebride, glad to see you had an okay time at your uncles party. I know what you mean about being the oddball out. My family don't get together much, well we do but not all at the same time. We go to a lot of family stuff on my husbands side and even after 7 years I still feel the odd man out at times.

A little tip on binge eating and boredom eating that works for me, brush your teeth, I also use Listerene so absolutely nothing tastes good after that. Your not going to want to eat it if it tastes aweful.

Hello Erika and welcome, how old are your boys? I have 2 little girls, 5 and 3.

Emjay-you sound super busy, hope all is well.

Well I need to get ready to go to Mom's, we are taking Christmas gifts down this afternoon. I will check in tonight when I get home,
Have a wonderful day all.
Jen