I feel like I'm in kindergarten. But back then I was skinny and my mom had to force me to eat. Maybe that wasn't good. It didn't take me long to learn how to please her. ha! I was chubby until grade 7 then thin again until I had few children....10 in all. So back to square one.

Good Morning!

Welcome Carol! 10 children? Wow....what is the age range? I have 3 daughters 16.14 and 5 1/2. Look forward to hearing more from you

Thanks Cristina for the hugs.....tears are dried. It was just a blow and a calgon take me away moment. The more HR talked though I realized how lucky I was.....I don't have to do the unemployment thing and I get enough time with salary and benefits to figure out what is next. She was so nice, I think I cried the nicer she was,,,,and she felt so bad for me. *wah.....lol

Taking Rach for her 2nd audition on Saturday. She got a second call back from the John Casablanca agnecy. We have to go up north close to Seattle.Good boost for her self esteem. Took another set of pix last night and you can tell she has lost 15 pounds, made her happy.

One good thing is the time I have been able to spend w/ Rach this summer. I think she has really needed me.

Feel ok to go for a walk today, maybe the iron is kicking in?? Had 3 turkey bacon, oatmeal for breakfast. Working on water. I am going to get to 174 by the end of the month!! Argh......

k better get.

Hugs to all !!

I haven't read through all the posts but was wondering which plan everyone is using. My kids are ages 17 to 35 so I'm soon to experience the empty nest after nearly 35 yr. Scarey. I'm a SAM and my Dh is a veterinarisn. I post mostly on the intuitive eating thread but right now it is kind of slow.

Good Evening -


I am probably the worse one to answer that question Carol. I am kind of trying a little of everyting. I haven't really exercised because of my energy level - lol.....I know I need to work on that ASAP.
I focus on low fat, high protein foods. I have a lot of fruits/veggies, fish and chicken. Oatmeal, protein shakes for breakfast....just foods like that. I have lost 30 pounds in almost months, nothing in the past week. So, realized I have slacked in the water intake lately. Need to boost that up.
I did good today with 80 oz's!!! Next is the exercise.
Wishing you the best Carol


Just checking in . Had a good day. Always busy w/ these kids. I guess registration is tomorrow @ the high school. Oh Joy!! Get these kids back to school. Took Gab swimming at my moms apt. pool. It felt good to be in the sun.

Ate steamed broccoli for dinner w/ some crumbled 7% hamburger sprinkled on top, and a dash of soy sauce for flavor, it was yummy!
mmmmmm, waht else???......... had a grapefruit, some pretzel crips, dried apricots for snacks. I didn't really have lunch. Plus all that water.......

k- off to bed.....

night all

Hello Ms SUSAN & CAROL

SUSAN...I am glad though that you are taken care of and don't have to worry about things right this moment, other than the girls, lol. Always have to worry about the children don't we? Or I do anyway, lol. I am the biggest worry wart for sure. Keeping my fingers crossed for Rachel...that is great that she got a call back, woohoo! Hey, you and Rachel both have done an awesome job with your weightloss! I am proud of both of you. Now, to send some of those weight loss vibes on over to me!

CAROL...I bet you house is fun during the holidays! I always imagined having a big family gathered around the table during the holidays, never happend though, lol. Still waiting for mine to get married and have grandbabies for me, lol. Weight loss plans...I was following WW but kind of strayed. Now I am just watching what I eat, cutting back on the portion size and walking my booty off. Well, it's not coming off but I am walking, walking, walking! One day it will pay off I walk and do my WATP (walk away the pounds) dvd or video.

And speaking of walking...today I did my 2 mile WATP twice. Thought I would mix it up a bit so I don't get bored. Had planned on my 3 mile walk this morning but was awaken at a little after 3 a.m. by thunder and rain soon after so that nipped that in the bud.

Ran some errands this morning after my exercise. Had to take something back to Penneys and started looking around and saw a couple of things I needed... like a purse, some jammies and bras. I actually really did need it, lol. Had to go to Hallmark and get some BD cards and a wedding card. Not sure if I mentioned we are headed to MO for a wedding in Sept. V's nephew is getting married the 22nd. Will be a nice weekend getaway. Anywho...

Hi to everyone else

Take care ladies, and I hope everyone is having a great day!

You have the prettiest avatars Cristina! Where do you find them?? Have a safe trip this weekend! The last wedding I went to was like7 years ago!
Have fun

It is a proven fact people who don't post lose weight at a slower pace - hehe

anyway - you all have a great weekend!!

I'm one who did WATP faithfully for months and it didn't help me. Walking out doors was always my thing but now I have a chronic disease and I am to stay out of the sun........so we have an elpitical and it is the first indoor exercise machine I have ever liked, Oh, and when I did WATP I got a terrible torn plantar fashia that took forever to heal. On another note, it's really hard to get all my kiddos together now. They have to work and some live far away ........it's just hard to get them all here at once. We have 8 grandkids. I would really like to pay for them all to come here next year so we can get a family picture that we haven't had done for 7 yr.

Just a Quick Hello!

What is WATP? I know you guys told me before but I forget.

Poppin in to say I walked 3.5 miles!!! woo hoo. It isn't that I walked it , it is that I finally have the energy to do something!! Feels great.

Looking to lose 2 pounds by the end of the month!! Time is ticking fast.

anyway chat more in the morning!

Hi to Michelle. Jules , Katy , Carol , Sassy, Sue, and our Miss. Cristina!!

Walk Away The Pounds. That's it! I used to walk 6 mi. a day but it took me 2 hr. It was so nice but time consuming. Anyway, I can't be in the sun so that's out. I tried doing it early in the morning and all bundled up in winter but my blood calcium went up. Not sure if that's it but don't want to take a chance.

Going through the old posts I noticed someone is from Portland where my DD lives, someone takes prednisone like me, and I do know about Weigh Down. It is a Biblical based program where you look to God to help you. They use hunger and fullness for eating. Her first book is good but then she (Gwen Shamblin) got in hot water over Biblical doctrine and she started her own church. So she lost a lot of followers but still has a big website and lots of programs. You can learn all about it and buy her old book for $.01 on Amazon.