hiya everyone,
just checking in..

I went to the gym and decided I don't like it lol. I walked on the treadmill for 30 minutes and got a good cardio workout and also did used the weight machines but...I much prefer walking outside with my dog and doing my handweights at home and my WATP dvd's...so I won't be going back to the gym.

Other than that..not much went on today. Been a slow day.
I do want to brag a little though lol...not about me but about my 13 year old.

Last year, his 6th grade home room teacher was a nightmare. In my opinion, she should never have become a teacher. There were many many days that I would have to call her and set her straight on a few things. she tormented my son, (and i do mean tormented) as well as most of the student in her class, the entire year. My son would beg me not to make him go to school. I took him and my youngest out of school for the last trimester and homeschooled them myself.
I decided to put them back into public school this year and...FINALLY...they both have superb teachers. My son is very happy with his new teachers and he has been busting his butt to show his teachers that he is not incompetent like his last year teacher lead everyone to believe. as a result, my son came home with his grades today and he has received straight A's in all subjects plus an A+ in reading AND...he scored the highest AR reading/testing score in the entire school!!



I am sooo proud of my son and sooooo happy he is once again enjoying school again.

ok..I am done bragging lol...

have a great night everyone

I'm a 56 year old British born female living in the States for 27 years. I am married with a 21 year old son (haven't seen Onederland since he was born !). I'm a breast cancer survivor (4 years now) . I'd love to reach my goal of 150 as I'm so tired of the diet yo-yoing !

I'm an emotional eater - I eat no matter what the emotion - happy, angry, sad, bored ! For ever losing and gaining the same 20 lbs.! I currently weigh 203 lbs. and would like to get down to 150. I've been as high as 225 lbs.

I started working out at Curves 2 years ago and have exercised faithfully 3-4 times a week since then. Absolutely love Curves - great for me as I have severe arthritis and it's a low impact workout. It has also helped me regain my strength after my surgery

I am currently doing Nutridiary (since August 21st) and I'm averaging about 1300 - 1400 calories a day and trying to stay in the "Zone" of 40% Carbs, 30% Protein and 30% Fat. I've lost 5 lbs. since I started Nutridiary and it really helps to keep me honest about what I'm eating !

I'm hoping that losing the weight will help my arthritis and I'd be able to do more walking. I would also love to shop in the regular size section for my clothes. Hope to see you in Onederland!

Welcome penpal, You'll like it here.


Ok now that I have a new system someone tell me where ya'll find to cute animated smileys.


Goodnight

Hey everyone,
I am going to be taking a break from posting on 3FC's.
I think i may have ticked another member off on one of my posts, not deliberatly. I posted a reply to a new members post and i think one of the other members thought i was directing my comments to her...anyway's...I have since apploigised for any misunderstand, several times and PMed the person to appoligise again, but i feel so bad about this mis understanding.
I think it is better if i stop posting replies for the moment.

You all keep up the great work...

Good Morning Spring Chickens..........

Working a lot of OT, got home at 8 last night and was in bed by 8:30, back here at 5:30 this morning. Whew.

Welcome to the race Penny. A wonderful place for support!

Debbie - Great job on the loss. You go girl.

Gotta get at it.

((((Hugs)))) to all...

Annie

Lisa: I hate someone has made you feel uncomfortable here.
If I have said anything to offend you. I appoloigze from the bottom of my heart. and thats a big heart...LOL
I hope you will reconsider... we will miss you.

Good morning, good morning.
I have 3 enormous zits growing on my chin. Gotta love hormones and chocolate!!
Yesterday started out chaotic but got great.
I had 6 kids for lunch and then 2 went home. 1 napped and 3 played house. The new boy is working out just peachy. It was exactly what the group here and DS needed.
DS has been getting about a 1/2 hour of homework every night. Helloooo? he is not 7 yet. He is getting tummy cramps from worry. He is afraid of doing it wrong and stresses. Either DH or I sit with him and we do it step by step, encourage, redirect.....
My wallet went missing yesterday but it turned at a families home in their diaper bag.whew.
I puttered in the aft and got some laundry, housework and stinkin dishes done.
I went to do my Grandma’s hair and got my hair trimmed after. My Grandma commented that my Sis had stopped having family bday parties for her son when he was 5 and maybe I should too. My first thought was what the the heck does what my sis does have to do with me. My Mom had said the exact same thing the other day. LOL. Do ya think the family had a powwow and decided this for me? Just like my Mom told me she was coming next Thurs for DD’s Bday. I was going to retort but I stopped myself. I am seeing more and more just how silly these people are. I cant stand indirect people.
I was feeling strong and wide awake all day yesterday, clear minded .I had a nice drive home and I watched the last hour of the Canadian Idol final. I was just in time for Kalan’s* heart*performance. Egads he makes me happy.
Then I watched the first half at 11 on another channel and saw Kalan again. hee hee hee
I went to bed all peacful and happy.
Tonight is the Home and school Sept Social( meet the teacher). I was asked to make some calls for volunteers. It was super disorganized.The prez is too busy to help or attend. HUH? I did what I could.
Now for School council, we are having a special presentation tonight. We are the 2nd school in all of Canada to win a Peaceful Schools International Flag!!!!!!! This ROCKS!!! I am so proud of our little country school and my groovy little committee!!
Oops, I best feed the kids and get them ready for school.
I was so nice to sit and write.

DDB~ Dont stop posting or commenting. This site is for everyone. I am sure your heart was in the right place. You have apologised for any misunderstanding. It is water under the bridge.

Deb~ you have been sounding wonderful!!!! Your loss is FABULOUS!!!!! Keep on!!!

Girlie~ you are getting a real taste of motherhood. Hope everyone is doing well. Prayers!

Hevron~ you are doing great!!

Annie? Annie?? where'd you go. You are geting so slim i cant see you!!!! You must feel so proud and wonderful.

Susie~ how are things?

Penpal~ Welcome and congrats on your work out motivation!!

Shamerandi~ How's it going today??

Jodster?????

HUGS!!

Hi Debbie,

The smilies are to the right of the text box when you write a message. Just click on "more" if you want to see all of them. You type semi-colon name of smilie semi-colon (just like it shows you next to the smilie) and it shows up in the post (I previewed mine before I posted until I got the hang of it!)

I'm looking forward to being a part of this thread

Hey, things are going pretty good for me today.. I splurged a bit last nite when we went out for dinner, but I seriously doubt I went that much over my targeted points for the day since I was only at 12 for the day when we went out. I had 16 left and I can't imagine a rice, veggie, chicken plate having more than that even with the sour cream!! LOL Im completely back on today. I've been up for 3 hours, had a slim fast and have still not got hungry. I'm chug a luggin' on my water and hopefully I'll get 100 oz in today!! I need to get up on the rest of the posts and learn everyone's names and goals!!

Oh my goodness! I just realized it's 3pm here in Indy and I haven't had 1 ounce of water today. YIKES!! OK, I really must get on this whole Halloween challenge. Ever since I said it, I've been a slacker!

Shamernadi - 100 oz??? You go girl. You're my idol.
Penpal - You're in good company here. Lot's of emotional eaters in the group!
Holly - You're just busy, busy, busy, aren't you!
Debbie - Did u find the smileys?
Annie - Hey chickie! Good job on the recent loss.
DesertDust - Don't leave us! I'm sure it's water under the bridge.
Girlie - I won't even talk about my bra issues...too many to mention! (or should I say much??)
Jodi, Susie - Hello, girls?? We miss you!

Be blessed this weekend! I don't work on Fridays and have trouble posting from home, so I'll check in with you chicks on Monday!

TGIF All....Rainy and Muggy today here in Indy. My son has a football game tonight, hope the rain stops.

Not a lot going on, staying OP and hope to have a good WI on Monday.

A good friend of mine had the gastric bypass surgery a week after I joined WW. She has lost 32 pounds, and is not please as she thought it would come off faster than that. I think because I have lost 22 on WW, she thinks she should have lost more.

Howdy to all....have a remarkabley OP weekend. Chat at cha on Monday.

Annie.

I've only just started posting, but I've been "lurking" on this thread for quite a while - you guys have been very inspirational

I just had to share my excitement today when I stepped on the scale and it read 201.5! . I didn't believe it at first so I kicked the scale around a bit and bumped it on the floor a few times: and then used my "backup" scale and it still read 201.5

I'll have to be careful not to sabbotage myself this weekend as I've often fallen off the wagon after losing a couple of pounds because I kid myself I can eat a "few" more calories and still lose.

I would LOVE to be in Onederland by the end of this month!

I hope you guys all have a good weekend

I was down a 1/4 lb at TOPS , LOL. Still need 3 down for pre summer weight.
A quieter day. 6 kids. 2 have gone home, 1 is napping 3 are watching tv. We went to the play group this morning. It has rained steady all day. A glorious rain. i need to do some Avon work. I have two more reps to sign up for my leadership team.I could win a TV or diamond pin or $10,000. yup $10,000, across Canada tho.I have just as good a chance as anyone.
Food has been iffy but less in amount. water is always well over 100 oz. I never stop movin but I dont burn enough.

HUGS!!

Hi everyone,
I had a very busy week. TGIF... I did well on food until dinner tonight I had a cheeseburger and onion rings.
I have to get back on track with curves. I haven't been this week. I have plans to go tomorrow. I been drinking my water. Thats not a real issue with me.

Holley: $10,000 would be a nice treat. Good luck!! CONGRATES!! with the weight loss. Any loss is great.

Penpal: CONGRATES!!! You are sooo close to onderland. That must feel so good. YEA!!!
I still haven't figured out the smiley's yet. I'm truly computer illerate.

Annie: I feel like I also have had great results on WW. I only wish I had tried I before now. Like when I hoovered at 200lbs for about 10 years.

Heather: Hi !! DRINK,DRINK your water.

I better go My grandson is here and I want to spend some time with him


Good evening friends.

crash and burn.
It was bound to happen. I coldn’t sleep at all last night because of all the stuff I need and want to do.
Needs: bathroom is beyond unsanitary,little boys pee everywhere; dishes;laundry;we are sticking to the kitchen floor;Avon deliveries;collect some Avon cash;help DS with school work;make calls for handbook to get final changes( wish these people would follow through the deadline was yesterday);make SS attendance charts

Wants: to make dill pickles(very late but still may get cucs);clean up toys clutter everywhere;to have a nice party for DD’s Bday; to have a sucessful career with Avon;the put time into Avon to make this happen; my son to be a happy light hearted little boy*sigh*

The needs and wants get blurred. DH and kids have not been helping for 2 weeks with housework. DH is gone 12 hours a day at a new job. That also means he is earning more.He has had a cold. He has been taking DS to hockey 3 Xs a week.
DD started gymnastics last night. It is an hour. I ran to Sam’s club for potatoes,bread, milk ,bananas and fruit during. Afterwards, us girls went shopping. I have had the same spring/fall coat for 9 years. It is a red windbreaker style. I cant get the dirt out of it anymore. I cringe to look at it. Franky it was never quite my style. So I found a perfect black wool/polyester blend pea coat with a double row of buttons.And then I bought a thin raincoat that is pale green and only $9. DD got a new pair of pants.

I was awake til after 4 am worrying about my son. He is not able to do his school work in class. He is agonizing over every detail, afraid to make mistakes. He is saying things like I am too dumb and I just want to die. I am devasted. DH and I are talking a lot and helping him. His teacher wants to help DS too but he wont let her.
I have a looooong list but not a lot of commitments. I need to breathe. I had my little cry.
Kids are currently playing happily.
Food ,water,wash away the tears and 1 thing at a time.