Time For Serious Fun #51
 

TIME FOR SERIOUS FUN #51

We are a thread dedicated to making losing weight a pleasant experience. We laugh, cry and talk together. We have challenges, points for staying on program, drinking our water, and exercising. We have a daily topic to join in. Our only focus is to help us realize that dieting and all that goes with it need not be unpleasant, but can be fun. Come join the fun here at Time for Serious Fun! Everyone is Welcome!

TOPICS:

Monday: Mission Monday New mission each week
Tuesday: Target Tuesday We target something to work on
Wednesday: Wednesday's Woes Our day to complain about anything and everything
Thursday: Time for Us Thursday The day set aside to pamper us!
Friday: Fabulous Face and Body Friday We need to take care of our bodies with facials, pedicures, whatever
Saturday: Sunny Thoughts Saturday We share stories and jokes to help us smile
Sunday: Silly Poll Sunday A new poll to give your thoughts to every week


POINTS VALUES:

STAYING ON PROGRAM IS 2 POINTS
DRINKING YOUR WATER IS 1 POINT
EXERCISING IS 1 POINT

POSTING A WTG: A WTG IS WHEN SOMETHING NON WEIGHT LOSS HAPPENS TO YOU LIKE A NEW DRESS IN A SMALLER SIZE. TO POST A WTG, USE ALL CAPS AND POST IT IN PINK. FOR EXAMPLE: WTG: I rode my bike 2 miles instead of one today.

FIRST QUARTER CHALLENGE JAN 1- MAY 1. THE MOST LBS LOST WILL WIN A $30 VISA GIFT CARD! ONLY THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN MEMBERS FOR 4 MONTHS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FIRST QUARTER GIFT THOUGH ALL MAY JOIN THE CHALLENGE!

SUNDAY: Today is Silly Poll Sunday and here is this weeks poll:

You got picked for a game show on TV, which one is it?
Price is Right, Wheel of Fortune, Family Feud, Shop Til You Drop, Supermarket Sweep, Lingo, or Jeopardy?

Dot: Ok as far as the cardio glider is concerned here is my assessment. It will work out the heart, and upper body only. You get nothing for your, butt, legs etc. It is not a bad machine at all, just limited as to what it will do like a lot of machines that concentrate only on one thing.

As for me, I am a Jeopardy and trivia nut all the way so that is the show I would want to be on.

I got another 4 yesterday. We are going to clean carpets this am and then go to the gym when it opens at 1PM. I am sore today but I think it is because rain moved into the area. I always feel the effects of that when it happens.

**LEST WE FORGET....THERE IS A GIFT CARD UP FOR GRABS, GIRLS SO LET'S WORK HARD SO WE CAN SHOPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!


Check back later, chickies!

Faye ;)

Morning ladies!
4 points again yesterday........that makes 5 days in a row!! Woo hoo......
The scale is still in the same general range, but at the lower end right now. (I fluctuate between 218 and 220 constantly). Someone mentioned to me about eating fruit to shock your system into losing weight again. I was doing that back in the summer and fall when I was losing, then I started leaning more towards the protein and have been doing that most of the winter. Maybe my body has adjusted to the protein and now needs to be shocked again. I think I'll try loading up on the fruit for a while. It can't hurt, I already get tons of fiber :lol: Maybe that will be the jolt I need to get the weight loss going again.

I've been talking to people the past couple of days who have been telling me that they've been depressed and crying for no reason as well. Maybe it's just a cosmic thing happenin'.......or maybe it's just a northern thing, it's been so cold for so long we're sunshine deprived. Who knows? At least I know I'm not crazy, I'm not alone.

Well, gotta fly.........If I were going on a game show, I'd want to do something physical like Survivor or that old show American Gladiator. Of course, I'd need like a YEAR to get ready for it!! :lol:

See you all tomorrow!
Julie

I got 2 points yesterday - exercise and water only.

If I ever went on a TV gameshow (haven't heard of half the ones you've mentioned Faye!) - I would go on 'who wants to be a millionaire?' - I've been tempted to ring in because I can usually answer the questions up to £32,000 - £64,000 - I'm just too shy!. Some people will do anything to get on TV - well I am the complete opposite! I figure that if I was to put myself through the trauma of going on TV, at least I want the chance to win 1 million pounds!!! :dizzy:

Keep up the hard work everyone!

Amanda xxx

I am not quick, so I think Millionaire would be the best one for me. I always loved the Newlywed game when I was a kid, I don't know what it is, just kind of funny to see people guess how well they know eachother. They should have a game like that for friends, boyfriends etc..I would like that the best.

I got 0 points yesterday. But I did get some studying done. 2 weeks in a row with 4 points M-F, then a big blow-out on saturday. Whats a girl to do?

Hi Ladies,

I still have'nt managed a 4pt day :rolleyes: i'll let you know as soon as i do :lol: but i am a consistant 3 :cb:

Amanda, i have'nt heard of half of those shows either :lol: i think it would be 'the price is right' for me.

Kim, i'm glad that my "advice" helped someone ;) it really does help to get out of the house tho' when you are feeling really down and window shopping is'nt bad and its even better when you can buy :s: :lol:

Off to exercise..i'll be back later to let you know what i've done :wave:

Yikes, girls, I forgot about Amanda and Cat might not have seen the american game shows. Those were the only ones I could remember. I know the Brits used to have this sort of like reality show where you did stunts to win money or something and it was hilarious! (Saw it on BBC America once)

POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS!!!

Julie :bravo:
Me :bravo:
Cat :cp:
Amanda :dancer:

AFTERNOON EXERCISE QUEENS:

Me 45 minutes on the treadmill and I am kind of sore today.

Have a good afternoon girlies!

Amanda: You should go for it and try out for the show. We would all cheer you on!

Faye :)

Hi All,
I got 2 pts fri and 4 pts Sat. I've got this head cold so my eyes are watering real bad, can't see the computer screen that well!
Did some walking yesterday, my knee didn't hurt. I wonder if that glucosamine that I am taking is really helping or if something popped back into placre on its own. I have been in constant pain since April---this is a huge relief. I am going to buy new walking shoes with some of the income tax refund I will be getting this week.
For the poll, it would have to be Wheel of Fortune. Word games like that I can do--anything else with speed, forget it.
Off to motivate ds to clean his room!!!!
Judy

Judy :dancer: :bravo: for points. My suggestion for shoes are New Balance. I am totally flat footed and so have all the problems associated with that. Jack has worn them for years and swears by them. He bought me a pair of New Balance last year when I started on my program and they are spectacular. If you have a Rack Room in your area, they carry last years models so are fairly reasonable. I think I paid about $45 for mine and I would have paid a $145 for how they really helped me. My feet didn't hurt when I walked and before if I walked any distance, they would ache terribly because of my arch bone coming in contact with the pavement, floor, whatever. I won't ever buy anything else ever again.

Please let me know if any of you hear from Pam. I have sent her e-mails every day since the 19th and she had not read any of them so I am concerned. I know she can e-mail from work as well as home so that is why I am so worried that we haven't heard a peep from her.

Take care and have a good evening!

Faye :)

Good evening everyone! Its been a busy weekend which is why I wasn't here. Friday was a 4 point day; Saturday a 3 point day (no exercise) and today is a 3 point day (no exercise). I just didn't have time to squeeze in a workout and an extra shower yesterday. Today is my day off - I know I could have made up that missed workout but I've been really tired. I may try to squeese that focus abs & glutes exercise in this week sometime...maybe on the yoga day or pilates day!

Been busy with a petsitting client all weekend. Yesterday I had to cook for a couple hours for my DH's work Christmas party last night. I didn't overeat at all...did have a couple sodas though - my first caffinated stuff since Jan 4th! Actually, it didn't even taste good!

The scale is STILL not moving, but my body fat has gone down one more point - so I guess I'll take those two points loss happily! Its better than nothing! DH says he notices a difference in my hips so I guess that's another plus.

I had a big ego boost last night. I had left the party to go take care of some pets. While I was gone, DH and some friends of ours were discussing chest implants, lasik surgery, etc. DH mentioned that I would love to go on Extreme Makeover and have a bunch of stuff done. One guy I had only just met was astounded and told my DH that I was beautiful - why would I want to do that!??? WOW - when he told me that, I think I blushed! But it felt goooood!

I think I'd rather go on Wheel or Family Feud or something like that. I think I'd like to try something extreme like Fear Factor or Survivor, just to say I tied. I'd never win in either of those shows, but it be fun to try!

Well, I better get going! Hope everyone comes back and checks in soon! I miss hearing how everyone is doing!

Back from never never land. Work has had be tied up badly as of late. I have been pulling doubles and working the second job. Real quick on points 4 for fri sat and today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OK game show supermarket sweep or jep.! Just popin in to say hi catch up later need sleep.

sandy

MONDAY: Today is Misson Monday. We continue with How to Stop When You're Full and #8 is Tune in to your Tuna. In other words, remove distractions from eating, like books, movies, tv and concentrating on eating. Otherwise, half the lasagna disappears and you wonder where it went. Try eating with a place setting, smaller dishes and good old fashioned communication!

WRAP UP POINTS FROM YESTERDAY:

Lisa :bravo: :cp: :cp:
Sandy G :bravo: :bravo:


Lisa: You cooked for dh's Christmas Party????????????

Later girls!

Faye ;)

Good Morning All
 

What a morning, we got about 5 inches of snow last night, not used to that this winter, first big snow....hard to get to work...

Faye - I read that you bought some new scales - what kind were they and about how much? I need to get some that are going to be correct - the ones I have now fluctuate so much it is hard to know what you really weigh...

Julie - It is very common for people to get depressed in the Winter, very common. I had clinical depression ( and on meds ) for years, and although I am no longer on them, I still have trouble in the winter...it has to do with being stuck in the house and not having all the sunlight that we have in the other seasons...hope you feel better...

Judy - I am a little late but sorry to hear about the job...keep trying...

Amanda - This is also late but on the WW thing, I joined last year and I have always loved it - when I was following it faithfully I was dropping like 2 pounds per week, steady...I ended up just going to like 6 meetings and then doing it myself at home and I was fine...just my two cents...

Pam - where are ya? Miss Ya ( and Lisa too! )

Dot, Gigglez, Kim, Cat, and anyone I missed - have a great day!! You all are doing a great job -
I was OP all weekend but no exercise, so 3 points both days...

Good morning, fun ladies! Hope everyone had a good weekend. I can't beleive it is monday so soon! I was good last night, got into bed at 9, asleep by 10. So even though I am groggy at 5 am, I know by 8 I should be functional! I have never gotten up so early!

3 pts for me for yesterday. Weekends are a plan-killer, yesterday I missed the water.

Mission: I am so addicted to reading or watching TV when I eat, I've got a long way to go before I give that up. I wonder what it is that makes it so pleasurable to eat and veg out at the same time?!? I LOVE IT!

Good luck today everybody, I know you can do it!

Kim

Good Morning Lovelies!

Another grand 4 pointer day yesterday!!! Six in a row........I'm going to see just how long I can keep this up. :D

Carrie, do you realize that you're only 6 points away from reaching me! It's only been a few weeks, but you're on fire! Then again, I'm hoping to do some serious F:censored: ing with my body this week to get it losing again. I'm loading up on the fruit and raw veggies as much as I can, even though that is NOT what my body wants to eat in the winter! I want starch and protein and hot stuff. Which is what I have been eating (except the starch) and I think my body has just adjusted to it. Time to SHOCK!

I went to my martial arts practice last night and noticed a SIGNIFICANT difference in my stamina. Normally I fight for about 15 to 20 minutes and I want to quit. Last night, I kept at it for about 45 minutes without a break and ended up continuing for the full 3 hour practice without many breaks. I may not be losing poundage from hitting the treadmill hard last week, but I'll take that stamina gains! So, I'm keeping with the 50 minute treadmill sessions this week. Perhaps that combined with the new eating will make something happen on the scale.

LisaZ--I know how frustrated you are about the scale.....I'm right there with you babe! I'm ready to chuck the thing right out the window!!! Just keep at it, sooner or later something's got to happen.

I read somewhere recently the best reason for not giving up when it seems like you're not getting anywhere or when you've gotten off track. Basically, you KNOW that if you quit this time, you'll be back. Time has proven for all of us that we will try and try and try over and over and over again to lose weight. So, if we know we're going to end up right back here........why quit in the first place?? At least if we keep at it we haven't lost any ground. That rang true for me because I've always ended up quitting whatever program I was on, usually out of boredom. Then I'd end up right back at it, only with even MORE weight to lose. It's different this time! I've been at this now since July.......and I'm still motivated.

So, for those of us who are stalled........don't give up! You'll just end up back here in a year or so anyway :lol:

Well, gotta go walk now.

Stay :strong:
Julie

POINTS POINTS POINTS:

Carri :cp: :cp:
Kim :cp:
Me :bravo:

Carri: I bought them at Bed Bath and Beyond, THINNER brand, body fat and scales and paid $60. I wanted the same thing in the TANITA brand, but it only goes up to 300lbs so had to take this one. It had a 4 lbs difference between that and the other digital scales I had at home and when I step on them, I weigh the same every time instead of it jumping around. The one thing I will say is it depends on how you stand on them as to how you will weigh. Make sure you stand on them so that heels and toes don't hang over or they will weigh less.

Kim: Here are suggestions for eating in front of tv or reading if you CANNOT give that up. Use a smaller plate and make your meal in the kitchen, discard the rest in the trash or sink so you won't go for seconds, if it is a snack, get out one serving and put the rest away instead of taking the bag to the tv with you, and drink a whole glass of water before eating or snacking and it will make you feel fuller before you even start.

Have a great day girls, will check in later.

Faye

good morning ladies,
I didn't get any points yesterday---I just plain got mad at life and shut down for a day. I have been so frustrated and upset with things that are happening around me, things I can't control. I have a friend, diabetic with some complications, that is going through a real rough time. He has recently discovered he has prostate cancer and they are going to remove his prostate next week. He lives alone and is devastated by all this. I am afraid he is almost suicidal. He has no family or good friends close by. I don't live close enough to be a daily help to him, but I am going to visit with him this weekend to get his house ready, grocery shop do whatever he needs to have done before his surgery and then I plan to visit after his surgery maybe every couple of days after work to make sure he is ok. I feel frustrated I can't do any more for him. LIfe can be so unfair---I know I'm whining, but I am at a loss as to how to comfort him, if there even is a way.
Anyway thanks for listening and I plan to be back on program today.
Judy

Well, just got in my 50 minutes on the treadmill.......gonna be a good day! Still have dance class tonight, too.

Judy--I'm sure your friend appreciates all you are doing for him! Sometimes you don't have to be there every day, he'll still think about you everyday when he sees the fridge full of healthy food, and the house a little neater and what ever else you can do for him. Life's not fair, and sometimes you just get knocked down over and over. I had a whole YEAR like that in 1990! Divorces and pregnancy and gall bladders and knee surgery--oh my!

Talk to you all later,
Julie

Judy: Make sure he checks into some kind of home care connected with the hospital if he has no one that can help him. He won't be in any shape to do for himself for awhile. Our prayers are with him and you too. I know it is hard when you aren't near by. Don't worry about a missed day, you can do better today.

EXERCISE QUEENS:

Julie Working that treadmill. WEAR IT OUT KIDDO! GREAT JOB!

I finished the carpet shampooing this morning except for the living room, which I have to have Jack's help with doing half at a time and moving furniture. Probably get done this weekend.

Everyone work hard today at their programs! I am very very proud of each and every one of you!

Faye ;)

Afternoon ladies!

LisaZ- You must have felt great!!! Good for you. You are beautiful I am sure ;) .

Judy- I will keep your friend in my prayers and thoughts.

Julie- woah girl you are rocking!! Good for you :high: .

I have been staying op, but only getting 3 pts...was looking into joining Bally's or some gym...they are so pricy geez! Anyway I have tried to do extra activity though so I guess that's an improvement.

Take care everyone!

Dot: Do you have YMCA where you are? The price is right believe me. We payed a one time joining fee of $45 (though the joining fee is usually $90) then for a family (anyone over 1 member) is $46 a month or one adult is $35 and you can't beat that especially since you can use it an any YMCA. They have lots of free classes you can join, lots of them have pools either indoor or outdoor and a lot of them have free babysitting service for us to two hours also, which I think is nice if you have kids.

Well, I better go. Just wanted to peek in!

Faye ;)

Julie - I know I am right there - I actually am down to 221.5 now so I have to change that old number, woo hoo.. since we are so close we can use eachother, try to keep up with the other....encourage eachother... you do so well at the exercise though and I do not - you do encourage me to get on my treadmill, great job on that....we can do it!!!!!

Judy - Sorry to hear about your friend - I will keep him in my prayers ..

Faye - Thanks for the info, I have one of those stores around me, and that is about what I wanted to spend....

I am OP today, now will I exercise when I get home??? Probably not, ha
just kidding :lol:

See Ya all later!!!

Hi Girls!

I got 3 points yesterday - didn't fit in any exercise.

Everyone is doing really well with the exercise at the moment - it's true that regular exercise builds up your energy levels. I had another good walk today - walked a bit faster and really felt my heart pumping. Now that I have given up smoking, I'm really looking forward to becoming really fit!

I'm thinking of going to weightwatchers tomorrow - wish me luck, I feel quite nervous!

Judy - Sorry to hear about your friend. I'm sure your visit will be a real help to him.

Amanda xxx

POINTS:

Dot :cp:
Amanda :cp:

EVENING EXERCISE QUEENS:

Amanda walking Walk those lbs off girl!
Me 45 minutes on the treadmill WHEW, SWEATY WORK!

Amanda: Look online at www.weightwatchers.com and see what meetings are in your area and write them down. If you find you don't like the first meeting, go on to the next one until you find one you feel you fit in at. They are all run differently and you will find a good fit I am sure!

Everyone have a good evening. I am bracing for the cold weather. It was 72 degrees at 4:30 and it is 54 now at 5:55!

Faye ;)

Hi Ladies :wave:

Judy :grouphug: your friend is lucky to have you in his life :) I hope the surgery goes well and he starts to feel more enthusiastic about life i can only imagine how hard that must be.

I walked/jogged 2.5mls yesterday :shrug: i could'nt make 3 because for some reason i was getting a pain in my big toe of all things :lol: today i gave it a rest and did my stability ball workout for a change ;) just working on the water as i type but i still won't make a point for it :lol: so its 3pts for me for yesterday and today :wave:

TUESDAY: Today is Target Tuesday and this week we are going to target snacks/habit foods and drinks. Are you one of those people who HAVE to have your Starbucks every morning? Do you always grab a Krispy Kreme on your way to work? How about at home, does watching tv automatically mean popping popcorn. We need to break the cycle of habit foods this week. Work on driving a different route to work, buy a new CD or tape for the car and listen to it, if you eat habit at home, sit in a different chair, hold onto something while you watch tv. Many of the habits we have CAN be broken. Set up a jar at home and for every time you DON'T eat or drink your habit, put that amount in the jar. Commit to it then go and buy yourself something nice at the end of each month!

EXERCISE QUEEN FROM YESTERDAY:

Cat walking and jogging KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!

WRAP UP POINTS FROM YESTERDAY:

Cat :cp: :cp:

Check back in later girlies!

Faye ;)

Morning chickies!

4 points for me yesterday....7 in a row. Sure seems like longer :lol:

I'm so frustrated with this scale thing. But now that I look at it, I have only been truly working at this for 7 days. So, I'm going to give myself another 7 days and if I'm still not losing, gonna have to do some tweaking!

Well, gotta take the kids to school. It's another sunny, sub-zero kinda day. Any idea how annoying it is to look out at that beautiful sunshine and know that it's not safe to go enjoy it???? At these temps, your eyeball slime actually freezes....and frostbite is a serious health issue.

But, it's supposed to warm up to the 20's by the end of the week. :crossed:

Later,
Julie

MORNING BEAUTIFULS!!! I had 4 point days all weekend and yesterday too!! I did my yoga in the morning and tehn shoveled snow in the afternoon... will be shoveling again today... Actaully i love it... good exercise and outside... good for the heart and the soul! DD missed her bus this morning so i am in a rush to get her to school... but wanted to touch base with you all... i have finally gotten over that depression thing... yee hah!! no idea why or how... just woke up and felt great. Well gotta jet... I love you all... take care of u
Sandy

EARLY MORNING POINTS:

Julie :bravo:
SandyB :bravo: :bravo: :bravo:
Me :bravo:

Julie: Keep going, girl, the scale will soon catch up!

SandyB: Glad you are feeling better and life looks good to you again!

As for me, I am feeling great except my doggie slipped beneath the covers with the dh this am and puked up his breakfast and I didn't know it and climbed back into bed this morning! EUWWWWW!

***FYI: I would like input. I received an e-mail regarding how we are going about "assigning" who will buy the next gift card or whatever. She thought maybe it was unfair for the person who just won to have to turn around and buy the next one, her thought was everyone contribute a bit towards it. We also have the thought that someone just volunteer to do it. We had a volunteer and she dropped the site so..... Anyway, this is yours to decide. Give me your input and we will go with the majority on this!**

Faye :)

Good Mornin All,
I get 4 points for yesterday!! I did a few laps around the mall while my son hit all the video/electronic stores looking for a playstation game. Goofy child would see me across the walkway and stand and wave at me with a huge grin on his face, or look at his watch like he was timing me in a race or pump his arms like he was power walking!
We were laughing and cutting up in the restaurant last night and he turns to me and says.."you know Mom, its cool that I am old enough to have an intelligent conversation with you and all but you know there really isn't any reason to" Hmmmmm......
Have a great day!!!
Judy :cb:

Morning All :

Target Tuesday hits home...around 8:00 every night ( TV time ) I am used to having a snack while I watch the shows...I am so used to it that I think I need it, even if I have had a good size dinner and am not hungry...here lately it has always been a low fat snack BUT if I could not do it ( if I am not truly hungry ) I would save some fat grams and calories...so I am going to work on that.... :)

Sandy - Glad you came out of the depression...Spring is just around the corner....then we can all come out of this winter funk....keep up the good work...

Julie - Dont get frustrated with the scales it will start to come off, especially with all the exercise that you have been doing.....great job!!

Amanda - If you have any questions on WW let me know...I would be glad to help...

I got 4 points yesterday, did my WATP dvd....hope everyone has a good day..

Good morning all! Well, I got back on track this morning and have done my yoga and have my first 24 oz of water in! I never did work out yesterday so it was only a 3 point day.

Judy - its so wonderful that you are there for your friend. I'm sure he appreciates it! Its the little things that count!

Julie - Your bad year sounds like mine last year! It started with my dad losing his business to a fire in January and went down hill from there (heart attacks, hospitalizations, gall bladder removal, death of a friend, etc). Those are the type of years when you look back and wonder how you stayed sane!

Eyeball slime! LOL! What a visual! But I know what you mean. We had -30s last week and now its just above zero, with snow, snow and snow. Sorry Faye, but I had to chuckle when you said it was getting cold - in the 50s!

Faye - EWWWW! That's all I can say about that story! As far as the card goes, since I'm new I had no idea about it. Can a person opt out of it if they so choose?

Well, I have to go fold laundry and get some packages ready to mail (if I decide to wander out in the snow later!). Take care!

FYI- As for the gift card situation, no one is expected to participate. You only participate if you want to. You must have been a member of the thread for 4 months prior to Jan 1 to participate in the first quarter contest but then are eligible for any future ones. I thought the gift might spur everyone on to really work hard. We don't have to continue it past this quarter if the concensus is you don't want to. It is all up to the group.

POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS:

Carri :bravo:
Judy :bravo:
Lisa :cp:

EXERCISE QUEENS:

Carri WATP tape Keep those legs moving Carri
Lisa Yoga the cultured way to exercise
Judy mall walk Wave as you go by!

Keep up the good work, ladies!

Faye :)

Thanks Faye...its good to feel like me again... as for the challenge... I still feel that the one who wins the first challenge should buy the next gift card. Since they are alreaday uneligible for the next challenge it just makes the most sense to me. They have 4 months to purchase it... thats my thoughts on it anyway... Seems the fairest... i will go along with the majority on this as well... just put in my 2 cents...lol
Sandy

Hi girls just checking in...got 3 pts for yesterday. Boy is it cold here too. Okay gotta run busy day at work. Take care everyone.

Hiya folks. 2 pts for yesterday, I have fallen off the writing things down wagon. Yikes. So just points for water and exercise. I dropped in on a toning class at the school gym yesteday, and I got my butt kicked. I strained muscles in my shoulder and thigh and this morning my rear end is sore as H.E. double hockeysticks! Oh boy. I didn't really like the class because I feel so behind everyone else, so much more out of shape. I am 26, getting stomped by beautiful in-shape 40 and 50 year olds. And I am the only one who has to sit out and the only one truely sweating bullets. And I am only a little overweight at this point. But maybe I will go back next week. I feel like challenging myself a little, just once a week would be good.

Next week I am going to see if they will give me Metformin at the doctor's office, for PCOS. I know I have it but didn't report it as a preexisting when I got my new health insurance (oops!) so I am going to have to play it cool. But I am hoping the drugs will drop the pounds.

Journaling. Today I am going to go to the mall and buy a nice journal, 14 bucks worth (ouch!) for writing my foods and feelings about foods into. Hopefully this will get me back on the wagon! I need to become much more familiar with my feelings around foods. I am hoping for a miracle, I admit. When I quit smoking, it was easier because I came to realise that I would get lethargic and depressed right after a smoke. I am hoping to grasp something similar to this with regards to overeating. Wish me luck!

Judy-when my buddy Doug when through a rough patch last year (REALLY ROUGH) one of his friends (a female) let him know she was going to make a "Doug-Call" every day. She just endevoured to call him every day to check in, and I think this really helped. Not that you should do it every day, but a scheduled check in might really remind your friend how much he is cared for.

To all of you, WTG!!!!!

Hi Ladies!

Well I did it - I've joined weight watchers!!. The group leader was reaaly warm and friendly, and the group seems nice - so I am feeling really positive about it. I weighed in at more than I thought I was - so my official starting weight is 255 lb. At least I know where I am, and I really like the look of the programme and think I can successfully lose weight. I'm feeling very good about it all - I'll let you know how I go at my first weigh in on Tuesday.

4 points for me yesterday!

Got to go and watch the new series of CSI!!!

Amanda xxx

Amanda- great! I'm sure you'll do great. Are you doing it with flex points?

Kim- How long have you had PCOS? What are your most obvious symptoms? I ask because I was diagnosed hmm about 2yrs ago with it. I am on Glucophage XR, which seems to work better for me than the reg. gluco. The reg one used to get me really "yucky"- upset stomach, funny taste in my mouth, etc. I have found it doesn't really make me lose more weight, but it seems to let you lose it if you follow some type of dieting/exercise program. I have also noticed if you do both you lose more weight...at least at a steadier rate. As far as my symptoms..I get irreg. periods (now under control for the moment with birth control), I don't ovulate...bummer, and I have some dark spots, also thinning hair. You should check out the PCOS forum on this site...lots of info. Well, hope it all turns out good for you.

Hello, I'm new to the site and Faye invited me to look in on you guys.

My current weight is 183 and my goal weight is 125. Not terribly unreasonable since I'm 5'0". When you're this short every pound looks like 5. For challenge Tuesday, my challenge would be giving up sweets. I just need to get them out of the house. Every time I walk by a bag of chocolates I pop one in my mouth. All that popping adds up and I don't mean for calorie burning! For points I get 4 today. I went to the gym at lunch and did 30 minutes on the nautalis machine and 20 on the bike. I feel pretty proud of myself, hopefully I can keep it up. I've read through some of the posts and this seems like a good group. I look forward to hearing more from all of you.

I need to rant.....

You know, I'm really kicking myself for not taking measurements when I started this month. I don't feel a difference in my clothes or see a difference in the scale, but according to the body fat index on the scale, I've gone down 2% (or maybe 3%, I can't remember).

Someone said to me that maybe I'm "meant" to weigh this much....I cannot believe I'm meant to be 200 lbs! I know I don't "look" like I weigh that much (both my mom and my DH wouldn't lie to me), but I am that and those numbers really bother me.

I also have PCOS and am currently unmedicated for it and hypothyroidism too. I had my gall bladder taken out last fall and have been having problems with digestion. And anyone on Metaformin (Glucophage) knows how that messes with digestion too! I can't handle that double-whammy.

So I'm thinking and hoping that I'm not losing because of the fact I'm not medicated right now and I'm gaining muscle. I'm also having those wonderful femine problems associated with PCOS, so I have to keep telling myself all this so I don't get too frustrated.

Okay, rant over. Thanks for reading, if you did!

Amanda - Congrats for joining! It sounds like you've found a warm and welcoming group!

Babsangie - Welcome to the group! I too am a newcomer here...about 3 weeks now, but these gals are great!

I finally am back up to four points. I'm actually thinking of maybe doing a second workout tonight.....since I missed my abs/glutes workout on Saturday. We'll see!

Take care everyone!