Yes... that little birdie always comes back! Wow! How things have changed around here!!!

It's been so very long... I hope that I can get back in the swing of things. I just started reading the posts again so it is going to take me a little bit. I am glad to see everyone is doing so well!

I have to admit I haven't been as good as Bernice. Way to go Bernice!! I have gained almost 20lbs since last we spoke. Bummer... but, it is time to get back on track! Last fall I moved and changed jobs. Things are starting to come together and I am going to start with a clean slate.

Ok... off to catch up!

Hugs & Kisses,
Kerri (aka Brite)

(3/12/01)
183/183/120/63 {0}

CJ please add me to the weekly updates

Hi everyone! Only have a quick minute to post ...

Had my weigh-in this morning - was down another 1/2 lb! I'll get there yet!

Bernice: Way to go on your loss!

Sharon: You too!

Kerri: Welcome back! Missed you - have added you to the updates like you asked!

Everyone else: sorry, but have to run but wanted to pop in and say hi and do the updates. I'll have more time tomorrow to post a long post - I hope!

Love, CJ

Hi Ladies ~ it's Thursday night and I'm almost through with day #4 staying OP. Yippee!! Vacation did me in you guys, it really did. I am hoping to lose all, if not most of the 5lbs I gained while sunning it up in RAINY Florida.

Gail ~ Holy Cow.....how on earth did you beat CJ to the punch here????????????????????? Hehehe.

Bernice ~ ...............WOW, you go girl!!!! I didn't realize that you lost so much. 102.8!!! You are an inspiration. You should be so proud (I'm sure you are) of yourself. Keep up the good work......you'll be at your goal with your determination.

Sam ~ Can't wait to see those baby pics when you make that website. Good luck!!

Kerri ~ Hello and welcome back. I too was away for many months and when I came back (6 months later) I had gained 26 of the 47lbs I lost. I've made some progress but still have more to go. You'll do it.....

Well, gotta run. I'm sorry for not addressing everyone personally but I'm sort of lost with this new format. I can't figure out an easy way to see the posts to answer them. I'll figure it out I suppose......until then, sorry and hello to all.

Patti

It's Friday!!!!!! Has to be the best day of the week.

Sherry, thank you so much for sending me that article on Aspartame. I was shocked to read it and have forwarded it to several heavy Aspartame users that I know. Thank you again - it was so kind of you to take the time to send it.

Zoe, nice that you had a good holiday. Sorry though that it rained. Nice to get away and have a change of scene though. I am sure the 5 lbs will come off pretty fast now that you are back home.

Hi Kerri, nice to see you back. It's been awhile since we heard from you. Glad to hear from you again. Hope that you will post often so we can catch up.

CJ, WAY TO GO!!!!!! They say that slow and steady is the correct way to lose those lbs. Miss hearing from you. What are you up to these days?

Sharon, I suppose this is the busy time of year at the tax office. Really miss you and your cheery posts. Look forward to hearing from you.

Busy weekend coming up, so if I don't get back here, HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY !!! to everyone tomorrow. Have a great weekend. Love, G

Just want to stop in and say HAPPY ST. PADDY'S DAY to everyone.
Love to all Sandi

Top of the mornin' to ya and all that jazz

Thanks for all the hellos... I have missed you all so much!

I am sitting here watching the last Madness game of the day and wouldn't ya know it's the Irish! How ironic! LOL

Not to me me me but, just a small update (I promise)

Since my disappearence I have had quite a full year. Unfortunately, the medication I was prescribed caused me to gain 40lbs. I managed to lose about 20 of that but I still have almost 20 more to get to where I was over a year ago! It has been a battle to say the least.

Last September we (Rick my finance and I) moved to his dad's to take care of him (he is very ill) and the house (also ill!). It is work but, has been rewarding. I finally left the evil company I was working for and got a wonderful job as an Executive Assistant. I love it, it is much, much, much (did I mention much?) less stressfull!! Although, President of the US would be less stressfull than my last job! ok maybe not!

Well, that is enough of me! I am still catching up so bare with me..... Sam Congrats on your pregnancy! -- Gosh, I have been gone a long time!

CJ you are so excellent! I saw the website and I am so impressed!! You can remove the link to my old (very old) web page. Thanks Queenie!


Hugs & Kisses,
Kerri

Hi everyone. I was only gone for 2 weeks and look what happened. I sure wish I could lose the weight as fast as they can change everything around. Will be back more often, but want to get caught up with all of the theareds and see what everyone is doing.

Happy ST. Patrick's Day!!! How is everyone getting those cute little pictures on here?

Mary Kay

Hello Y'all ~

It's Saturday morning and I am so, so happy that this last week is gone and the weekend is here. It's so hard to get into the swing of things after being gone, both with work AND here.

Kerri ~ I'm happy that you have found a job you love. Working somewhere that you aren't happy is such a horrible feeling. I love my job but to be honest, the ultimate would be to have a "work-at-home" job. Ha! Good luck with yours.

Mary Kay ~ I was so lost last week after one week of vacation.....I can relate to how "lost" you feel here. It's a great change but I can't seem to get comfy........yet. I know that I will. Glad to see you back.

Hi to everyone else. Hope you're all having a great weekend so far.

Love,

Hello everyone! Seems I have a bit ‘o’ catching up to do here! First of all “HAPPY ST PATRICKS DAY” to all!

Dreamer:
Your nursery sounds so wonderful! It’s going to be a happy baby who sleeps in there for sure! I always loved fixing up the nursery – you’re making me envious! I’m glad everything is going so well for you!

Gail:
I think you will get yourself on program one of these days! It will just happen .. it will click! The fact that you keep trying is good.

Kerri:
I am glad to see you have returned to us! I have thought about you often and wondered where you “dissappeared” to. Sounds like your new job is a winner – it always helps to have a job you really like! Sorry to hear about your fiance’s father … hope he is better soon. I removed your “very old” website off the webpage … let me know if you make another and I will add it. And thank you for the nice comments on our Thin Group website. I have 2 other sites now too, did ya notice? CJ’s Place (www.angelfire.com/mi3/cjsplace) and CJ’s Kitchen Korner (www.cjskitchenkorner.homestead.com)

Bernice:
Once again, congrats on your wonderful wt loss! You ARE an inspiration to us all! Keep up the good work … and glad to have you back posting with us!

Zoe:
I bet those 5 lbs were just “temporary” – sounds like they will be history in no time! I know what you mean about getting back into the swing of things when you have been gone. But, you’ll be back to the “old grind” before you know it.

MK:
Glad to see you back … I’m sure you will get the hang of this new forum sooner than you think.

Sharon:
I really miss you Sharon! Won’t be long tho and we’ll be seeing each other once again!

Well, am in the middle of cleaning my stovetop and ovens and trying to get this post done! Back and forth – back and forth! I haven’t even gotten dressed yet! Hubby had to work this morning … guess I better go get dressed before he gets home! Hahahaha. We are going out to dinner with our son and daughter-in-law tonite. Our anniversary is on Monday, but we are going out next weekend to celebrate with friends that have their anniversary just 2 days after ours.

Oh, for anyone who is interested I had to move my other 2 websites to new locations: Here are the new address:

CJ's PLACE (www.angelfire.com/mi3/cjsplace)

CJ's KITCHEN KORNER (www.cjskitchenkorner.homestead.com)


I’ll check back later on …. Don’t drink too much green beer tonite folks!

Later…
Love, CJ

Good Morning! And................

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!!!!!!!

Hello Ladies........and a Happy St. Paddy's day to you all..........

Just stopped into say hello and read the posts....it is snowing like crazy here.....it started yesterday evening and hasn't let up.....we have gone from having no snow......to way too much......I want spring.......

Everyone have a great day....
take care...
K...


This is what I want to see not the white stuff...

Hi Ladies...just wanted to pop in before I go for a nice long walk...(the snow is soon to be flying again...boohoo)Its so good to read all about everyones weight loss. Over the last few months, I've seen people return after awhile and you guys are just great, open arms to all those who return....nice to have that friendship and support!! And I think thats what this forum represents....a genuine interest in helping others. I'm now down 30 lbs since last fall (20 since joining 3fc in Jan) and I can't tell you how much of a difference this site has made to me and how helpful you all have been. Thankyou! I do try to keep up reading all the posts...but I'm afraid theres not always the time to post. I guess you could say I'm a fringe- thin group member....none the less, thanks for letting me be a member of your group. Have a good day, stay on plan and be strong!!

Oh gee, I will post here in just a second - as soon as I wipe the tears from my eyes ..

Angel:
Thank you so much for the kind words ... even if they are true! We do care about each and every one in this group - and you are not a "fringe" thin group member -- you are a full-fledged member! Doesn't matter whether you post a little or a lot. I'm glad to hear you are doing so well with your weight loss. I think we are all helping each other in one way or another. This is a group that sticks together .. even if some dissappear for a spell - they always come back!

Well, how did you all do for St Patty's last nite? Anyone have any green bear (ugh!) We went out to dinner with our son and daughter-in-law, granddaughter and her girlfriend ... no green beer! haha ... boy, you should have seen the lines waiting to get in the pubs tho! Geez - not this kid!

I'm very proud of myself - we went out to dinner twice this week and I stayed on program fairly well ... last nite was great, Friday nite I went over on my points because I had a Spanish Coffee (lots of liquer in that)! Whew! but, I did not drink but only 1/2 of it. Hey, I'm hoping for another 1/2 lb this week - maybe even a whole lb! hee hee

Well, I just added a couple new subjects on my webpage (CJ's place) .... one especially called "Daddy's Day" that Carolyn (regency) sent to me - thank you Carolyn! Check it out: www.angelfire.com/mi3/cjsplace

Oh yea - I found this really neat site you mite like to try out ... I found my daughter's birth photos from the hospital here! Really neat site .... maybe you can even find yours ... they have quite a library of photos .. the address is: http://SendThisNow.com/c.e?1274CE

Good luck!

Well, got to go. Check back later. Hope you are having a great weekend so far.

Love, CJ

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