well, I just am not doing very good with any of this ,o points today, No exercise , only drank Half of my water, dinner tonight was a total failure.
I had Fried catfish, white beans, fried potatoes, jalenpo hushpuppies, it was soooo good, I just totally ate way too much.
I am so glad most of you are doing so good!!!
all of you are right , when we are not doing so good it is hard to post, it is so much easier to tell everyone when we are doing good, I guess when we post how bad we are doing, before we can post it here, we have to admit to ourselves that we are not as strong as we would like to be or as strong as we would like you to think we are. Please do not think that i am really down on myself, I am but I will begin a NEW day in the morning and start new again,
of course it is easy to say that when you just finshed overeating.
Hope everyone is doing better than me.
Donna

Hey there everyone!

I am feeling somewhat better still weak and the throat is still a little sore but I will make it. Right now I am just trying to do baby steps for the next week just to be sure that I am completly over this. See what happens when you are so runned down your body makes you listen one way or another! The one beauty thing that I must do is tan and color my hair. I have been somewhat grey every since I was 15 and started coloring my hair then. Also the aloe vera juice that I drink there is no way that I plan on giving that up. It has helped with my hair falling out and has helped strengthened my nails. Yeah! Oh and they are super shinny as well. It is amazing what a few ounces of something will do for you. Faye I wonder if the weather has something to do with the way things are going right now here on the board? I know that I tend to get depressed in the winter and I cant hardley wait for spring. Well I am going to get need some rest. Still only points for water right now. Maybe tomorrow I will feel a little stronger and who knows where that may lead to. Hugs to everyone


sandy

HI
I'm Back
I know it has been entirely too long. I don't really know what went wrong but something did. I need to remember why I'm doing this in the 1st place. I'm going to be careful what I say though because I know I've said I felt back on track before and I just wasn't. I shyed away from here because I felt unaccomplished, and even though I knew you all would be encouraging I also knew that this had to come from within me. I hope to be posting daily once again. I hope you don't mind Faye, I printed out your pic and taped it next to my computer :lol: That should keep me in line! Also its the beginning of Lent so that should put another motivator on me.
I hope every one is well. had a great weekend, I got to go visit some old friends at another college. It closing in on finals so the term is getting hecktic. Have a good Morning!

Morning.

Susan, I know that at some point in time we all feel as if we are not accomplishing what we should. You have to remember that everyone stumbles some before they walk. This is a true challenge and we all are going to make mistakes along the way. There will be times that you feel like you can't do this, that it is just so easier to go back to where you were at. Just take a second to think about where you are now. I don't know about you but I have more energy now(even if I am still recovering) and I wouldn't trade that for anything. Remember that with finals it is so easy to get caught up in everything just try to take everything in stride. Baby steps!

It is so early but I had to rise and shine so early this morning. I am suppose to be at work the same time that the bus runs, so I know that I will be late for work. At least it will only be 5 mins. This is one of my easy days, the only bad thing is that there is no heat where I will be at today. Where is the heat when you need it most. I think that I hear my lil man stiring so I better get a move on it and get him started for the day.

Here's to a BLESSED DAY to everyone!

SANDY

WEDNESDAY: Since we Woe'd a bunch yesterday let's call today, Wednesday, Whoop A**! We are all going to start anew today, with fresh feelings, fresh ideas, and fresh attitudes!

Girls, I am SOOOOOO glad you are back here when you are doing badly. Actually it is more important when you are feeling bad about yourself or your program to get encouragement!

Donna: Hey, forget about what happened yesterday and start new today like you said and please please come here especially if you are having a bad day! Fried catfish behind you, exercise, water and good eating ahead!

Susan: Same goes for you! NEW day to start all over. Let's just have it be a beginning. As far as the pic, if it will scare you into eating well etc, go for it!!!!!! :lol:

Sandy G: Hope you are feeling better day by day. Strep is serious and you have to take it easy until you are all better! Oh, and one thing, the hair falling out....could be related to coloring your hair. I have been coloring my hair for years and years and pretty much do it every 6 weeks or so now and my hair is considerably thinner on top. Does the Aloe really work for you?
Oh and :flow2: for points for you!

Hey, I have been doing lousy at food for about 2 weeks now and I admit that fully. I also have to face traveling this weekend and try and make good choices, but you know, I am going to be eating around people that know I have lost weight and am on a program so it won't look good for me to order fried chicken or whatever, will it? I am hoping knowing that people have to be watching to see what I am eating (and human nature being what it is, I am sure they will be watching!) will keep me in line! I have been doing well on exercise, but I do have days when I have to push myself to go to the gym.

Everyone have a great morning and I will talk with you later today!

Faye :)

Good Morning Beautifuls!

It's so good to read posts from you MIAs......Faye is right, the forum is here to encourage whether you are doing well or not. I know that it helps me stay on track when I get little pats on the back from you gals. And it always makes me feel better when I've fallen off the wagon to have a welcoming hand pulling me back. Whoever mentioned the weather as a possible cause of the slow down here lately, I think you 're right. I was totally depressed and not doing well on the diet before I went South and got a nice dose of warm sunshine. I tend to stay inside wayyyy too much in the winter and can feel pretty low. So everybody try to get some :flow2: today, even if it's cold outside....you'll feel so much better!

I managed to squeak in the water yesterday for a 4 point day. DS 5th birthday is today, not sure how I'll deal with the whole cake issue....I LOVE cake! He wants cupcakes, though, so maybe that will at least control the portions.

SandyG--Hope you're feeling better today! Take it easy on yourself.


Donna, Susan and anyone else lurking in the corner.....don't worry about the past. You're only one meal away from being OP! You can do this, one babystep at a time! :grouphug:

Ok, time to go.......talk to you all later,
Julie

Morning All ...

I think we need to keep in mind that just because someone is not posting does not mean that they have "fallen off the wagon", I myself have not posted for a long time but have still been OP everyday and still losing pounds, there are many things that can keep us from posting.

Julie - Glad you are back, good job on not gaining any weight!!!

Faye - Nice pic, you have lost so much weight in the face, wish I could... :)
Thanks for noticing that I was not posting, I appreciate that.

Everybody else, "hi", keep up the good work...

Ok, let me kind of revise what I was saying about posting. Posting here is by CHOICE! It is not something you have to do. Everyone has their own reasons for not posting, but whether it is personal problems, weight problems or whatever, doesn't mean you are not welcome to come in and out as you wish. I think about all of you ladies everyday and hope that everything in your lives is going as it should. For those of you ladies who have personal issues to deal with, know that if you can't post here or don't feel comfortable, I am an ear as close as the e-mail! You never have to deal with something alone! If you need my e-mail address again, I will gladly give it to you. For those of you having program issues, we are all in the same boat and go over those same waves you do and even get lots of water in the boat that has to be baled out, so know that we understand fully and are here for support not criticism! We will even bring buckets to help you out! :lol: Those of you who are come and goers, you are most welcome here also. We love talking to you and having you here when you can and want to be here!

Carri: You have never been one to post daily and that is perfectly fine. Just know you have friends here whenever you come and that when you are away, I think about you all the time and wish you well. Thanks for the compliment. I hope even though I am still very far from goal, I bowl over the people in Indiana this weekend that I haven't seen in a year!

SPRING IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER GIRLS, WHICH MEANS WARMER WEATHER AND SUNSHINE! LET'S GET SERIOUS SO THOSE SWIMSUITS LOOK EXTRA GOOD THIS YEAR!

Want to clean my house before we leave tomorrow afternoon so I guess I should get to it!

Faye ;)

GOOD MORNING MY BEAUTIFUL FRIENDS... i just realized tha i havent posted points... well all 4 monday and tuesday... and i will get them today as well. LOL I started working out again... i do my yoga and then some pilates. I work out anywhere from 30 -45 mins... and i will continue to do it every weekday for sure... weekends are mor difficult for me...b ut i can get outside and walk or go to the mall and walk if nothing else... right?? I have to say i feel really good about myself since i started doing the exercises... its like something just clicked again for me... and beleive me its what i have been waiting and praying for... that extra push... the actaully wanting to do it...does that make sense?? I also ordered a belly dance tape... and yes Julie..its the twins... but its a basic one thta shows the moves and its what i want to learn... so i figured i would just jump in and try it... i hope it gets here today... i am anxious to get started. I have been doing well with my food... altho TOM is coming and so r the cravings... so i just make sure i can indulge a bit so i dont feel deprived. I have been drinking decafe chai tea... its really very good... havent had a soda in a while... but i am drinking slimfasts... All in all i am feeling better about myself tha i have in a long time... aned for me that in itself is an accomplishment. You ladies have helped me so much and continue to each and every day. I miss you guys when i dont post...lol That being said... remember to take care of u today... and know that i love you all...
Sandy

WOO HOO Carrie and Sandy.......You gals are on :flame:!!!

I just went to Walmart to let ds spend his birthday $ and flipped through the SI swimsuit issue....ok, so there are fewer suits than bodies this year (one pic the model is actually nude and just "holding" the bottom part of the suit she is supposed to be wearing). I SOOoo want to be in a hot little two piece this summer! Even if I have to sew it myself......

Let's keep this momentum going girls!
Julie

Sandy, let me know how you like the Twins tape. I am always being asked for video recommendations and I honestly am so incredibly biased on who I like and don't like that I can't be objective. I'd like to know what someone who has never been exposed to bellydance thinks of them.

Julie

Hi friends!

It's nice to see this group is a bit busier and people are talking of fresh starts - maybe it is because Spring is around the corner!

I lost 1lb at my weigh in on Tuesday - I was really pleased because I'd had a bit of a bad week and was expecting a gain. It looks like all the exercise from the week before made the difference! :strong: :tread: :strong: :tread:

The weight is slowly coming off, but I was a bit gutted when I heard that a girl who joined WW the same week as me has already lost 14lb, compared to my 6lb! She's quite slim anyway, so I would think that the weight would come off her slower than I - but alas not! I know envy is a sin and it does me no good to compare myself with others - I just need to concentrate on my own weight loss and nothing else. I'm pleased that I've sucessfully lost weight for 4 consecutive weeks and that includes during my PMS and TOM.

We heard today thet Nigel's mum has been taken into hospital - she's very ill, but they are not sure why, only that she is very weak and hasn't been eating. We are going to visit her tomorrow - I have never met her before and it is hardly the nicest circumstances to meet her - but Nigel really wants me to meet her, and he is worried that if I don't see her now, I never will. Please pray for her - her name is Mary.

Take care

Love Amanda xxxxx

POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS:

Julie :bravo:
Me :flow2:
SandyB :bravo: :bravo:

AmandaP: Do NOT start that comparison game! Everyone loses differently and you may find somewhere down the road you will just take off and really start losing or you may lose slowly the whole way. Each person is different, different metabolism and how their body reacts to food and exercise, etc. You are doing a GREAT job so just keep working your program the way you have. I will surely say prayers for Mary that she gets well real soon and that you and she hit it off!

We are all packed to go except my hygiene bag and we will do that after showers and such in the morning. I am so excited I can hardly stand it. I know it is just 3 days but it is kind of the start of the vacation time for us with the shower and everything. We come back and we will only have a month until VEGAS!!! Jack is going with Jay on Saturday clothes shopping for what I have NOOOOO idea and I didn't ask Jay when I talked to him today.

Well, everyone have a terrific evening!

Faye :)

4 POINTS
:D

Morning everyone!

Somehow I managed to get in 4 points yesterday. While the exercise wasn't too hard but nonetheless I did do one of the 4 workouts on a yoga/pilates dvd that I had bought. The sad thing is that I almost feel asleep while doing it. I will have to try it again today sometime before I go to work.

Amanda, Faye is right about not comparing yourself to someone else. Just realize that everyone is different. I will say a prayer for Mary, I hope that today finds her in better health.

Faye, enjoy your trip. I kinda wish that it was vacation time for me but I know it will be here soon enough. Yes the aloe does help. My hair didn't start falling out bad until after I had my hyst. last year. Now I am only seeing a loss of a few hairs(brushing and such), which in normal. I would have never thought to use the aloe juice if it wasn't for a friend telling me all about it and how it has helped her hair. I thought what they hey it can't hurt anything. After the first week I could notice a big difference. But then again everyone is different.

Everyone is talking about swimsuit time and I dred that like the plague. I just hope that I can get back to 100% so that I can workout my abs and such for the season. I would love to not to feel awful in a swimsuit. Time to get going have to wake up Corey for school. Was going to let him sleep as he has a dental appt. this morning, however the repairs that were suppose to be done to my car have not been finished and I have to reschedule the appt, and bum a ride to work tonight. I hate when that happens for whatever reason. Everyone have a great day!

Sandy