yay I thought you all got scared off by the new people. I like this thread too. I have been trying to be good, but I could have been better yesterday. Got mad that the Bears were losing, and had an extra piece of cake. Darn football! well, nothing to do now...just keeping up with the house and kiddies. Gotta get DS moving the bus will be here in 10 min!!

GO COLTS.....Whew WHOOOOOOOOOOoooooooo, we are all partying here in Indy.

7 days till bariatric surgery. I am so looking forward to losing weight and my new life, but not the food part of it. Tomorrow is my nutrition class, 8 hours.

Holly - hope you and your kiddies are feeling much better...2 sick instead of all the babysitting kids is the bright side...
;^)

Deb - kind of glad it is back to us.

Susie - How's the job search?

Ellen - Stay focused, sorry bout your Bears...

HUGS

Annie

Hello Everyone. I just joined last night. I would love to join the race to 199. I've tried all kinds of programs since '96! when I had my first child. I feel like I just have to keep trying. So far with each new weight loss program and that blasted metabolism(40ish), the scale keeps going in the wrong direction. I haven't tried support groups except for WW, so here goes....

Hi Lenaschild!

Welcome!:wave:

You will LOVE it here! There are so many different sub-forums and places to visit! There are people at all stages of weight loss. There are also many who have lost a great deal of weight and those who are just beginning. There are people of all ages, too!

I find that the people here are not only helpful and kind, but they truly care! I have learned so much by coming here and met some of the greatest people I've ever met!

Read the posts and post often yourself! Glad to have you here!:carrot:

Cheryl

Hey guys
Everyone staying warm??? I think our winter is over. It's 71f now. I did some yard work and trimmed so tree limbs Sunday and It was nice outside then.
I think I finally kicked that virus.. WOO HOO..

Annie: I very proud for you..:hug: Are you having the lapband or the RNY?
I tried at 300lbs but I had no other health issues so my insurance refused to pay.

Hello everyone I missed :grouphug:

Debbie~Be glad your winter is over! We have been hovering in the single digits for the last few days.

So cold today I am not making it to the gym it is just too cold to drag the kiddies out. I will try to either do a tape, or hula hoop for an hour tonight. Trying to beat the munchies, I think I will try an apple, and see if that helps...my body seems to be craving something sweet...I would usually indulge in a small piece of candy, but I don't have any in the house. Cross you fingers that the apple helps!

Gotta go hope everyone is good!

Hi Everyone,
Sorry I haven't been around. I'm trying to get myself back on track.
I've had 3 interviews this week. I'm hoping for at least one offer.

I must admit that I've not been even tying to lose weight and guess what? I feel HORRIBLE! What do I expect? I'm going to get back on track right now.

I'm going to figure out if I'm going to journal on line or in a written journal. I'm going to set some new goals and I'm going to get back in this race!

I'll be back to report the details eithier later tonight or tomorrow.

It's nice to see everyone here; I think the new board is nice too. I haven't posted there yet but I am thinking about it. I know that many of us have been together for such a long time and I have been so greatful for your support over the years so I might post in both places.

What do you think about the journal issue? On line or in my own written one?

The job today was hard labour. Felt good but yikes. I was outside too for over an hour hauling stuff up a hill and out to the curb. -27C.Over 45 bags of garbage, 30 bags of recycling and odds and ends of furniture. Good work out. The 2 gals I work with are sincere, funny, caring. I adore them.My "boss" just called to thank me for working today. Combined "person" hours - we have 46 in. And we are going back Monday and Tuesday.

I had the most satisfying bath after supper to warm up and soak.

Now that the kids and hubby are in bed i have a bit of a 2nd wind. Not major but I might put some wash in.

Working doing hair tomorrow from 9:30-3.

I have only had 6 hours sleep in 2 nights. Hopig my brain disconnects better today.

Love you Gals!!!!

A woman in my networking group is a personal trainer/nutritionist. She has designed an email fitness and food program . You sign up for a year. She comes and does a personal consult. Custom designs a plan for you.Doeweek segments and then changes it up. Available for couselling 24/7. $299.00 a year. I am considering it. I KNOW what to do but dont have the motivation/inspiration.

We did the hair and makeup for a photo shoot yesterday and then got our own pics done.I will use one for my business promo.

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I am completely fascinated by how I am aging. I keep looking back at old pics. It seems like I aged suddenly this year. I dont mind it at all. I look like my dad and Grandma so I know where my face is headed. Dont mind that either. Will definitely have jowels.
My age caught up with me too. I was always really young looking. At 25 every thought i was 18, at 30 I looked 21, at 35 I looked 25. I most definitely look 41 now.I blame hubby and the kids. They plain wore me out.My real hair is 75% grey. More than just salt and pepper.I have started menopause too.

Enough procrastinating.

I had 6 days straight work. Today off and then 5 days straight. Taking Thurs aft off for Japan Day in DD's class.I have 2 8 hour days for the Pro Organinzing Mon & Tues and then the hair shop the rest of the week.

Had a lovely Valentines potluck lunch at church today too.

Hey everyone, Im married to my DH for almost 9 years ( will be 9 years valentines day), together for 12 years total. We are parents to a 8 year old little girl. I have been trying to lose weight for about 5 years now and On august 15th 2006 I have finally made a decision to take a stand and lose the weight for good, During the month of august I did lose 16 pounds only to gain five back since then I have been on and off the diet and I took a stand jan 30th 2007 at 234 pounds I would lose the weight for good, And so far almost 2 weeks into this diet I am during better than ever:carrot: I am doing the low carb atkins plan, this is the only diet that has ever worked for me and as of today I am 15 pounds lighter bringing me too 219 pounds, I will love to join the challenge, I have 20 more pounds to get down to 199 im so excited:carrot: Grand total of 27 pounds gone since I started. My count down begins today:smug:

Hi Gang,
I notice the board is a little slow. Let's get reved up ladies! Before you know it, spring will be here and we will have wished that we had lost weight instead of just talking about it. I am guilty as charged!

I have good news. I found a new job. It's not as much $$ as the last job but it's local, it doesn't require me to travel as much and I hope I get my life back with this job. I start a week from Tuesday. It is in my field and I'm starting to get excited about it. They hours are 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. That will be a little different for me as I am used to 8-5 but I'm looking at it this way, I can still get up like I"m used to and now get in the yoga that I want to start doing every day.

Holly: I think having the trainer to keep you on course would be a great thing! I haven't looked at your pictures yet but I"m planning on it when I get done posting.

Welcome to Lday girl. You have done so well on your journey and it's our pleasure to have you on this race with us. I noticed you are from Ohio, so am I. I'm near Cincinnati.

Has anyone heard from Annie? Isn't she having surgery soon?

Debbie: Where are you lady!!?!

Ok, I need to go and do dishes and get ready to watch the Grammy's.

For the first time in a long time I worked out at the Y today. Trying to get my week of to a good start.

Ladies~just a short note..I gotta get moving and get off to the gym. Last week was so bad I did not work out at all...did do a little hula hoop, but not enough to matter. I am going to do better this week. also I have to get to the store so I have better food in the house. Running a little low since it's been awhile since shopping (DH gets paid once a month...so we do major shopping then) DS is off today and it is my dad's b-day so we are going there to make dinner. Still not sure what to make?? I am thinking fajitas? ok gotta run the kids are playing in the bathroom!:eek: :nono:

Good morning ladies,
This will be real short and sweet. My computer at home is on the fritz the operating system is out. I put the poor baby in the shop.
Not loosing just hanging on.
Glad to see everyone is doing well.
I'll try to stay in touch at work as i can
take care.

Later

Hi Gals,
Just wanted to pop in and say hi.
I have been posting daily on the Chicks board. I can't say that I done great with the food but it's not as bad as I have been in the past. So I keep trying.

Debbie: It's great to hear from u. Keep hanging in there. I hope you get your computer gets fixed soon.

Annie: Have you had your surgery yet?

Holly: What type of job are you doing?

I start a new customer service job next Tuesday.

I must get busy and get some things done today.

Hello
Where is everyone????