Hey everyone. Well, the week's 1/2 over. Thank goodness.

Libbylee, I'm sorry to hear about the stress at work. I know that can be tough. I work for the state and due to budget cuts we had a reduction in force. Several people we let go & we didn't know for the longest time who it would be. You'll be in my thoughts & prayers.

Kathy, Good luck at your weigh in. Let us know how it goes.

LA, I'm up for chatting tomorrow night. I know what you mean about cupid. Problem is, I really don't feel like dating. I've been seeing a counselor for about a month & she tells me I need a social life. Well, duh!

Anyway, I've been eating better and getting a bit of exercise. So, that's an improvement. Just trying to plug along.

Talk to ya later.

yea!!!
 

hey there! only 2 more work days to go! yea!!!

i had a successful weigh-in. i'm down 2lbs. i was pretty happy with that. i guess my weekend wasn't too damaging. or else i did good damage control the last 2 days. lol!!!

i need to work on my exercise. i'm setting a goal this week to walk at least 4 mornings before next weigh-in.

have a terrific thursday!!
kathy

Hi All!

Sorry to hear about your worries Libby Lee. I got laid off in May...not fun! Can't believe this is the third lay off I've gone through and I'm on 33. What ever happened to job security? Damn.

Didn't get to the TOPS meeting...they changed it to thursday. Goign to check it out tomorrow. Have a cardiac stress test in the afternoon. Not looking forward to that....I know that I'm overweight and out of shape but I really don' t need a lecture. Know what I mean? Just really scared that they're going to tell me it's something serious. Granted, my weight issue is serious enough but I'm really worried about blood clots. Not cool.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Deb

New
 

Hi everyone,

I've been reading your threads and I'd love to join you.
I'm 37, single, never married, from Southern Ontario. I have a 13 year old cat and a 3 year old dog, who both give me unconditional love, I read someone else posted that about their cats and I can't agree with you more. Whenever, I'm down and depressed, they are there to cheer me up and give a lick.

I have tried just about every diet program out there. I joined w.w. early this year, but quit last month as I've only got 10 lbs to show for it, and I decided to stop wasting my money. I got bored with the program and continually ate over my point limit, so there didn't seem any point in continuing.

Currently I'm trying the G.I. Diet, which is similar to South Beach, but not as restricting. You are allowed a lot of different foods, most fruits and vegetables, and whole wheat bread and pasta in limited amounts, skim milk, lean meats, no fat cheese. It's only my 2nd week, but I can tell that I have more energy. I believe I was eating too many processed foods before, as I was always tired. I'm not much of a cook and opening up a can of something or going through a drive through is just way too convenient. Now I have to actually cook, which I'm not crazy about. I cook one dish and end up eating left overs all week.

I have 40 lbs to lose and would like to get there by next summer, that certainly should be do-able. My mini goal is to lose 15 lbs by Christmas.

:wave: welcome to all the newcomers. i have tommorrow off so i'm cleaning my apartment
ttfn :) glen

Hi Gals,

Where was everyone?!?! I was in the chat room all alone :( how is it going with all of you? Things are okay here. I haven't been doing too great on the dieting, one day good, the other day not so good. Janett, I applaud you're decision to lose 15 by the end of the year. YOU CAN DO IT!!! Not much going on in my world..I'm just so glad to see so many new faces :)

LA

LA, Sorry I missed you in chat. I got sucked into a show & didn't notice the time. I checked around 8:20 & no one was there....:(
I'm such a bad friend. :devil: PLEASE forgive me!!!

Hope everyone is doing well.

Welcome Janett.

Will write more later. Having bad weather & want to shut down.

Just think, tomorrow is FRIDAY!!! YIPEEE!!!

Hi All!

Sorry I missed you in chat....program wouldn't load for some reason. Who knows? Probably my fault. No news on my end...still waiting on security clearance for the job so I'm in limbo. Trying to gear myself up for diet and exercise but finding every excuse to avoid it....:(. Not good.

Feel free to boot me in the rear! Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Deb

Hi all! I am new here, and thought I would check it out...from the good stuff I heard from JenJen.

I am 27 years old, from southwest Missouri and am currently on LA Weightloss trying to loose 52 lbs. So far I have lost 12.4 lbs, and have 39.6 lbs to go. I have been on LAWL for the last 6 weeks, and am really needing some encouragement. This is pretty much the longest I have ever stayed on a diet, but it seems to be coming off really slowly. I am one of those ppl that lose interest fast if the weight does not just fall off. However, I am trying to change my eating lifestyle instead of just lose weight. I am pretty much "anti-veggie" so I have a really hard time getting in the needed veggies.

What diets/plans are you guys on right now?
How much do you hope to lose?
How old are you guys?

Hope to hear more from you guys later!
ad4now

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Goal: 52 lb loss
Curr: 12.4 lb loss
39.6 lbs to go!

Hi everyone. Hope y'all are enjoying your weekend.

LA, Hope you enjoy your visit w/your grandma & your vacation. Check in when you can.

Welcom ad4now. I'm 32, single, never married, no pets. I want to lose about 70-75 pounds. Right now, I am just trying to eat healthier & exercise. Really no set plan.

Deb, I know what you mean about the motivation. I keep bouncing back and forth.

Well, I am having the movie weekend. I went & saw Matchstick Men last night. I really liked it. I thought Nicholas Cage was awesome. I'm going to see Once Upon a Time in Mexico in just a little bit & tomorrow I am going to see the regional premeire of Secondhand Lions. Of course, I am doing all these things ALONE! (A guy sat next to me last night, does that count as a date??? :lol: )

We had our "employee picnic" today. I went for a bit to make an appearance, but didn't stay too long. I've spent way to much time dealing with work. I don't want to spend 1/2 my weekend with these people.

Anyway, I guess that's it. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

hi
 

Boy oh boy, I know how LIbbeyLee feels. I lost my job, no second income here. Being on my own can be somewhat exciting, but this is not good. Almost everyone else that got the axe at work has a husband, they are all excited about trying out new careers. I am scared and mortified. I feel jelous of people who have supportive husbands. The depression of being without a job and worrying about how to pay my mortgage is not really sending me to eat. I almost feel nauseated. I eat, then I feel like I am going to lose my stomach. Not fun!!

Hope everyone is happily employed and able to pay bills better than me!
Happy dieting!

i losst 1.8 at the scale today :dance: have good weekend all
:) glen

Jillzeebean
 

Sorry to hear you lost your job too. Are you recently unemplyed or are you back to work now?

Where are you and waht kind of work do you do (you can PM that if you dont want that to be public). Maybe we can help each other with the job thing too!

Things are worse here - there are at least a few jobs open that match my skills in Atlanta but there are so many out of work that competition is fierce.

Still havent been back to the gym - going on 3 weeks now.

My crazy dog has allergies and after a huge vet bill including a cortisone shot she is peeing all over the house - no warning, no bark that she wants out, just sqaut and whoosh.

I know how you feel about the mortgage - I was in the midst of major house repairs, new hvac, termite damage repair, pulled down wallpaper all over the place - now who can spend money on this house? I am not sure how much more I can take.

OK - this is too whiny - I may have to stop posting til I come out of this funk.

See ya'll later

Hi All,

Start the new job tomorrow. Now to make the decision as to whether I want it full or part time. Could really use the money but worry about screwing my back up worse. Decisions - decisions.

Decided that tomorrow is my start date on the diet and exercise. Figure if I set up more of schedule I'll stick to it. We'll have to see. Be nice to just get out of the house. Pretty sad that my life has come to this....excitement about work because it gets me out of the house!

Hope everyone has a great week!

Deb

Hi All,

Boy I tell you what, leave for a few days and it all just goes downhill

To our unemployed, hang in there and don't do anything rash!!! It's hard to read your messages because there's nothing I can do, but I will keep you all in my prayers. I have determined one thing:
Realistically: We all couldn't live without our jobs
Idealistically: We All could live without our jobs

Hang in there you guys and just keep on trying. There's always a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, you just gotta weather some dark clouds

For our newly employed: Do what you can. If you feel like doing more, then do so. But if you can't, don't. You don't to wind up feeling worse.

To our new member: WELCOME!! It's always fun to see a green worm with glasses in our midst.

To our big losers: CONGRATULATIONS!! You worked hard and it's paid off

To our gainers: Well, what comes on must go off. Let's try another week.

As for me, I've been doing okay. Grandma and I went to the gym the other day and went swimming and did some water aerobics. I must really be out of shape because my should was KILLING me last night. Oh well, no pain no gain. I have been so-so eating wise. We leave for PA tomorrow. I'll talk to you Wednesday night. Now get out there and have a good week...or you'll have to answer to me :D

hi
 

hey everyone! i see it's been a busy weekend on here. i was at the lake again all this weekend. had a very good time. i have another date lined up. the only thing i am worried about is he is much younger than i am. (13yrs) my friends all tell me that it shouldn't matter. he acts and looks older than he is. i guess we'll see what happens:devil:

hi to the newbies!!:D i am almost 38, never married and no kids. it's just my dog and me.

deb -don't overdue it. i am back to work and my back is killing me again. there is nothing i can due about it, except take it easy on those days. the drs say i just have to deal with it, but i have to work to pay the bills.....

glen- congrats on the 1.8 gone forever!!!:)

jenjen- how was that mexica movie. that looks like one i want to see???my union picnic is this coming saturday and i'm not sure i want to go for the same reasons.

well, i'm pooped so i'm going to hit the hay. tomorrow is going to be a big work day. i am calling off my real job to help close up things at one of the places at the lake.

good nite!
kathy

Hi everyone. Hope you survived a Monday.

Jillzebean, Sorry to hear about your job. It must be tough. Just don't give up. Hopefully, you will find something soon & something that you will enjoy.

Glen, Congrats on the loss.

Deb, How did the first day go?

Libby, Please don't quit posting. We're here to support you in whatever way you need.

LA, I'm worried about you with the bad weather heading your way. Be careful out there.

Kathy, A date? What's a date? Don't worry about the age thing. Who's going to know? The movie was good. Of course, I didn't realize it was part of a trilogy! Go figure. Somewhat gorey, a little funny, and all & all a good film. I just love Johnny Depp though & thought he's been great in this & Pirates of the Carribean.

I also saw Secondhand Lions. I loved it. I'm a huge Robert Duvall fan. It was filmed in & around Austin, so that was cool too. Just a very hearwarming movie. Something that anyone can go see. Plus, I think it reminded me of some of the men in my family.

I've been eating okay. Not great, but better than usual. I still haven't really figured out how I am going to accomplish this goal. Still figuring out the options.

Well, better get going. Monday Night Football isn't too far away. My fantasy football teams aren't performing too well this week & I have a few more players playing tonight.

Have a great week!

Hi All!

First and second day of work went okay. Job is really easy actually...just sitting in front of a computer. It's killing my back though. Not really sure what I'm going to do about it. Similar to Ck I need the money. I'm going to sign up for physical therepy tomorrow...hopefully I can get appointments right after work. I'm working at the hospital.

On the plus side, I get my lunch half price. I've been getting a salad and brought in grilled chicken as a topper. I'm trying to follow the whole Dr Phil thing. Not sure how it will go but I'm willing to take a shot.

Sorry about those of you looking for work. I've been floating in the unemployment isle too. I was laid off from a seasonal job in May. Hadn't worked prior to that since the previos season. Was not cool! I'll keep you in my prayers.

Kathy, a date?? Good for you! I wouldn't worry about the age. As long as he's not using the word "Dude" or living with his parents...it's all good! Then again, don't know about you guys, but when I meet someone around my age who's not married I have to question why. Pretty evil of me, I know.

Hope everyone has a great week. If I'm not posting everyday it's probably because I'm coming home and crashing.

Deb

hi
 

hey there!! i hope all is well.

deb-make sure you get up to stretch!!!

i'm glad you mentioned dr. phil... i was going to ask if anyone was catching this new weight loss challenge on his show and if anyone has read the book yet??? i got the book and just started it. i also checked out his website(drphil.com) and it is pretty informative.

tomorrow is the dreaded weigh-in day. somehow i have to conquer these weekends. wish me luck!

have a happy humpday!!
kathy

Hi All,

I'm back. The trip went well. I'm very tired from sitting in a bus for 2 days but otherwise things are fine.

I guess no chat this week. Sorry, I'm not prepared this week. We'll do it next week, I promise.

Hope you are all well.

LA

Hi gang. I took the day off from work to run some errands (and to sleep in!)

Deb, Glad the new job is going well. It does get old sitting at a desk all day though.

Kathy, how is the Dr. Phil book? I've never been much of a fan, but I know a lot of people like him.

LA, Welcome back. Glad you enjoyed your trip & that you are back home before the storm hit. You just don't want to chat because Survivor starts tonight ---I know you!

I've been doing well. Still eating pretty good & exercising here & there. I think I'm going to go to the bookstore this afternoon & see what I can find.

Have a great day!

hello all--- i'm glad i found this thread :) i'm 32 yrs. old living in nyc and single again (never married) just as of this monday :( but hey things happen for a reason but still aching from a broken heart and i just don't want to feel all lonely and get all my comfort and support from food--- hope to hear from you guys soon----

Hi HO,

Welcome Snowball :) My, my, my we're a growing bunch.
I'm sorry to hear of your singleness. Uh, you're in NYC, don't they do a show about the good life of being single in the city? Turn to us for support..don't turn to food..(well, go ahead and do it ONE TIME, get ito ut of your system, dust yourself off and try again)

Speaking of that...


all right, confession time. Yes, I did watch Survivor. I watched it with some friends at work. If you don't watch it, it was very entertaining.

I also went to a charity fashion show tonight. There was only 3 people at my table so I ended up eating 2 desserts :nono:
well, I did awful and I feel so bad about it.

Well, my 2 day work-week is halfway over, I could get used to this. Will talk more later on.

Hope all is well with you guys.

Check in!!!

LA

Hi All,

Welcome Snowball! :)

Not much in my world. Work this weekend...but at least it's money! Good reason to leave weekend chores to others....I can dream can't I? Bet they'll be sitting here expecting me to do em afterwork.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Deb

Hello All
 

I am Cyan...33 years old, single and never married...I have two beautiful cats...pretty much my furbabies if ya know what I mean:^:

I am a web developer/project Manager. Aside from working, I have wonderful friends and currently take care of my Mom who suffers from Alzheimers.

I am looking to lose 40 pounds ...I am 5.4 and one Half:s: Hey it counts and weigh 170 pounds. I am in a size 12 and hope to be in a size 8 in about 8 months time.

I have been struggling with weight for the past 3 years putting on 10 pounds each ear. Well I guess thats it

I hope to get to know you ladies and gentlemen.

Sincerely
Cyan

Hey everyone. Hope you are enjoying your weekend.

Welcome to snowball & cyan. Can't wait to get to know y'all!

LA, don't beat yourself up over the desserts. We all do things like that.

Grasshopper, hope work went well over the weekend. I should probably go into the office at some point this weekend, just haven't decided if I will or not.

The weather is great. It's starting to cool off - for Texas. I've enjoyed the morning out on the balcony with the stereo blasting. Probably aggrivating the neighbors, but they have their bass blasting until 2 am, so I'm getting my revenge!!! I know-not nice. :devil:

Anyway, enjoy your weekend.

Hey, what do y'all think about a Halloween challenge or goals? Let me know. For me, it may help my motivation some.

Hi Kids

Well I hope you are all enjoying your weekend. I'm tired. I was up at 6:30 after no sleep (will explain it all) anywho, went and walked in a walk for Pancreatic Cancer (3 miles, up hill both ways) anywho, then came home cleaned my h ouse, went to a baby shower.

Went to the grocery store and saw a dietitian I work with on the show and I'm like, uh, what's in my cart. But she inspected everthing and said it was all fine and I was proud :D

Anyway, welcome to our newest member Cyan (and did I welcome Snowball? I forget--if not, welcome to you) I have 2 beautiful cats Caesar & Brutus and I'm a huge kittie nut. I too, had to take care of an ailing mother so I know that's no fun. I'm thinking about you.

Well, add me to the list of people worried about my job. So I know how you others feel. We had a very intense meeting yesterday a pretty much "get it together or else" meeting and I left furious (which is why I was up all night)

Jenjen, I will take you for that challenge. How much you wanna go for? I'll be glad to take any of you on. Is 10 pounds too diffucult? Let's talk about it.

Also, I'm planning for our first annual Successful Singles "get to know you" meeting next year. If you're interested, let me know so we can figure out where to go (Jenjen and I talked about doing this eons ago) And yes, I was watching Survivor. Let's chat this week. When is good for you guys? I'm gonna need a friend Wednesday (we're having another meeting--ugh!!!)

Let me know

LA

welcome snowball and bojour cyan. igained this week :eek: i went out last night and had a few beer. see all you losers (meaning a weight loss) later.
:) glen

Hi All,

Not happy today. Been pretty good, for me, all week and doesn't look like I lost. That, and my ankles keep getting swollen! Heck, I sit at a desk all day! What's up with that? Keep thinking of the movie Shallow Hal and cankles :(

I'm just hoping it's hormones but going to go see the doc about this latest development.

I'm up for the Halloween challenge! 10 lbs sounds like a reasonable goal :)

Welcome Cyan :)

Hope everyone has a great weekend. Thinking of heading to the beach tomorrow to see what's left after the storm. Hope no one is really around. Love to sit on the beach and chill out.

Deb :)

Hi everyone. Hope you are having a nice leisurely weekend.

Deb, How wonderful to be so close to the beach. Hope your ankles are doing better.

Glen, Sorry about the gain. I'm sure you'll get it back off though.

LA, You know I'm up for the get together....Just give me a time & place & I'll do my best to show up.

Ten pounds sounds doable for me. I'm at 254 as of this morning. So, by Halloween I want to be at 244.

How about chat on Weds night? I don't think I have anything going on.

We have a staff meeting tomorrow & I'm sure it's about our re-org. I work for such a screwed up agency....who knows what we'll be told.

Anyway, I need to run some errands and get back for football. Talk to y'all later. Have a great week!

Welcome!
 

Welcome to Snowball18 and Cyan! I am also a single 30 something with 3 cats! The love they give is unconditional. The time I spend cleaning 2 litter boxes and shopping for cat food keeps my mind off of men! I was married, but the bitter pain of being dumped never seems to go away. I buried myself in candy, cookies, etc. everytime I thought about how my ex just dumped me and married someone else. I hate to run into him, he seems so happy without me. It still makes me sad. OUch!! Food doesn't really help, it just distracts me long enough to temporarily forget. I must go clean before I start crying!

Hi Gang,

Jillzeebean, I'm sorry I had no idea what you had gone through. Know that I'm thinking about you and that time will ease your pain. My mother was dumped by my father (for another woman) and she was devastated (plus had a child to raise) however, she eventually found someone new and was happier than ever. Hang in there.

I am doing pretty good. Still on pins and needles about this week at work. I went to church today and prayed and prayed that I would have the strength to get through it. It made me feel better. Eating wise I've been so-so. Could do better, could be worse. I will take you up on the 10 pound challenge. It even helped me in the store today to give up a kit-kat. So, good job.

I'll be there Wed. 9:30 pm...

LA

Hi all
 

Just a quick note ...I'm at work....anyway thanks for all the warm welcomes.

I had a pretty full weekend...I had chinese buffet on saturday which was good but my friend wanted to go and being a food junky, I couldnt say no...I need to work on my will power!

I am thinking of going on the South Beach Diet...has anyone tried that diet?

Question for everyone here: Kinda of curious...what are you doing to lose weight and follow a healthier life style?

I am having a very hard time losing any kind of weight...although I have been stable for the past year at 170...I just cant seem to lose though...very frustrating.

Also, if I try to eat to few calories...like under 1500 cals...I am perpetually hungry! Its not an emotional eating thing...its actually physical hunger pains! I try to cycle at least a few times per week for at least 20 minutes for a distance of 8km or 10km. I also have been hiking on weekends for 6 to 8 kms. and I also walk to work! I was playing badminton twice per week until my badminton partner hurt his ankle pretty badly.

I guess I need to up my cycling and add weights...maybe that will do the trick!

I am curious to hear about your strategies and tips

thanks

Cyan

Hooorayyyyyyyy!!! Just weighed in today...and I am down 3.4 lbs from the weekend. For a total of 17.6 lbs lost I can hardly contain myself...:D :D that is the most I have lost at a weigh in yet...and believe me that is just the motivation that I needed.

It's nice to see more posts! Hope everyone is doing well. Haven't posted in a while...so thought I would jump in here and see how it goes. ;)

Veggies are becoming more tolerable...as I have discovered stir frying with green peppers (Which I do like) so that is really helping...and I am using more ground turkey breast in the receipe book and replacing it for the ground beef in the beef receipes which has really helped me....cause I was tired of choking down that dried ole' turkey...:p I just recently tried the "Stuffed Peppers" receipe (using turkey) and it turned out great...in case anyone wants the receipe...just let me know. :)

Take care,
ad4now
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Start Date: 8/05/03
Lost: 17.6 lbs (9/22/03) :D {Too Happy about that!!}
Goal: 52 lbs

hey there!
 

hey people!! glad to see a lot of action going on over the weekend!! welcome snowball and cyan!!:)

ad4now- congrats on the loss!! :D

cyan- i am on WW flexpoints and like it so far. i have heard and read a lot of good things about the south beach diet though!!

i had a busy weekend again. sat. nite i went and hung out with the new 25yr old prospect. lol! we had fun playing pool and just talking. he doesn't have any problem with ages from what i gathered.

i'm up for 10lbs by halloween!! :devil:

have a good week!
kathy

Thanks Kathy ;) I was really feeling down about not losing....so it came at a really good time.

I am on the LA Weight Loss plan, how does the WW Flexpoints work? Just curious...as I know growing up, my mom did WW but I was young enough that I don't really remember all the details.
Thanks have a great day!
Take care,
ad4now
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Start Date: 8/05/03
Lost: 17.6 lbs (9/22/03) :D {Too Happy about that!!}
Goal: 52 lbs

hi all and thanks for your warm welcome :-)
anyway, i've been officially single again for a week and actually i'm doing pretty well. i still get nostalgic at times but hey that's normal and eventually i know i will start dating again. for now i'm focusing on ME and what makes me happy. i'm proud to say i've been going to the gym for about an hour almost every day and it seems to help me a lot both emotionally and ofcourse physically. and good friends are also around to shop and just hang out with and now this chat group is also very good. i'm definitely up for the halloween challenge, so count me in--- hope to hear from you guys soon ;-)

Hi gang. Hope you are having a good week.

I've been a bit under the weather & haven't been to work. I will go in tomorrow & just have a short week.

I've been eating okay. Actually, I haven't eaten too much the past couple of days just because I haven't felt the greatest.

I've been reading up on starting my own business. I'm tired of this type of rat race & want to be my own boss.

Are we still chatting tomorrow night? 8:30 CST right?

Hope all y'all keep hanging in there. We can do this!

Hey Gang!

Well, this will be quick because ER is about to start.

LA & I chatted last night. We decided we needed some sort of meeting/reunion. We're thinking March or April in Las Vegas. Soemthing like a long weekend.

Let us know what you think. It would be a great way to hang out, get to know each other and have a little vacation.

I know times are tight for everyone. But maybe with enough planning we can make it.

Let us know. Take care. Talk to ya later.

hi
 

hey there! weigh in day went well. i lost 1.5. yippeee! i also woke up that morning sick as a dog. i caught some kind of cold, so i've been living on soup and crackers for the last 2 days. and i haven't been counting it. when i'm miserably sick i don't care about much. aren't i terrible??!!!

jenjen- i thought i had this great idea about a pet sitting business in my area. i started doing the research, spent $100 on this startup kit, then i took my dog to the vet one day and on their bulletin board was 4-5 other services. i never seen them advertised anywhere else so i thought there weren't any around here. there went that idea!!! i know what you mean though, i'd like to make my own hours etc..... it would be nice. good luck to you!

snowball- i can say it gets easier with time. i did the same, just focused on myself. going to the gym is a great start. keep up the good work!!

ad4now- with the flexpoint system you get set target points for the day to use and there are 35 extra you can use or not use thru the week. then you can earn a few per day with exercise. each food is a certain point value depending on fat, fiber, and calories. the healthier it is the less points it is etc.... it seems to be working for me and i like it.

well, off to make more soup and hit the hay.

happy friday to all!!:dizzy:

kathy