Oh Susie~~ very exciting. Before kids, I worked in service industries, directly with the public for 15 years.I loved it but it was also exhausting.When I think now of going back to work once DD is in school fulltime, I stop and realize that part of my life is done. I LOVE the idea of a behind the scenes job. I firmly believe that change is good. It is not about the $$ but about your personal growth.
It must be confidence building to be so in demand!!!

Greenlass~ yuo sound like you are in a great groove. Keep the momentum going.

Labchick~ great about the water loss. Start back fresh today!!!

Hevron~hugs

Losingit~ Welcome!

Debbie~ we are always here for you. Glad you pop in to read.

Jodi~Deep down I think "exercise" is stupid. I just think the movement in our daily lives should do it. Of, course that would work if was Laura Ingles and worked a farm by hand. Arg!

I am off and running this AM to do errands and visit Sis. i have 1 little guy in tow. I start a new fulltime family on Mon and will be way more tied down.
I really must get into the shower. PU.lol.

Thank you all SO much for the welcomes. It's always easy the first few days: commitment high, hunger low :) -- but I need to figure out a way to hang in for a much longer haul. I admire all of you who've hung in for so long. THAT'S my problem. I absolutely cannot focus on an ultimate goal right now, so check out my new signature (on Day 3!), which is pretty hilarious compared to most of you more comitted ones! Holly and Labchick: WE CAN GET BELOW 230!!!!!! TOGETHER!!!!

SW 235
CW 233
GW - who knows and who cares at this point!
IG (interim goal): getting below my previous highest weight ever, 229!

hello everyone!
i am doing ok, the food has been good, the water execllent, the exercise? i don't think i was meant for exercise. i have an excellent excuse for not exrecising last night, the cable guy was out repairing a line in our house and he did not leave till 10pm, there was no way i was exercising with him in the house and by the time he left i was ready to go to sleep! tonight for sure i am doing SOMETHING, ANYTHING!! grandma made it through the surgery ok so i am feeling better about that. having a not half bad week at work but busy sooooo busy.

mychoice good luck with the big decision, it is scary to try new things but sometimes you just have to go for it!

holly- i'm with you i think exercise is awful1 i know some people enjoy it but to me it is a chore lower than toilet scrubbing lol. heck if i had to work for my keep on a farm i wouldn't be in this fat perdicament in the first place right? lol

loosinit- just keep looking forward and stay focused, this group and all of 3fc have kept me on track, and, pulled me back on track many times since i started. you can do this!! good job with the loss!!!

i know i missed a bunch of you i will check back in tonight it is time to go home YAHOO!! have a good evening everyone!

Good Morning Fellow Chicks. I Just Started
My Second Load Of Laundry, Before I Go To Work For My 12 Hr Day. I Finally Got The Nerve To Climb On The Scale. And I Have Lost
5 Lbs. I Hope This Small Loss Help Me Get Back On Plan. I Wanted To Tell Everyone About
A Web Site I Found Several Months Ago. Its
Fitday.com. It Is For Tracking Your Food Intake. It Breaks It Down To Fats Calories Ect. You Can Also Track Your Activities. There Are Chart For Tracking Your Weight. Its A Useful Tool. Better Go Washer Has Stopped.
Everyone Have Blessed Day. Current Wt 257 Goal Wt 160

I made an appt to go to the Dr tomorrow morning. I still am having sinus pain and wheezing from last month's virus.I also have allergies to lots of fun stuff I am around every day so I am looking for a way to treat it better. This is a new Doc. Mine retired. We have a huge shortage here so I was lucky to get in with him!!
I was down 3/4 at TOPS.
I have the new kids here for a trial today. So far so good.I will have 3 fulltime day kids now, 2 parttimers and 3 schoolers(including my 2).We need the bucks so I will not complain. I have hand picked these families and kids so hopefully I wont have any issues.

Dh goes for a job interview tomorrow that would change our lives signaficantly in a good way. Not more $$ but better in every other way. He applied 5 weeks ago. What a process. Anyhow cross your fingers and toes, pray, meditate and wish him the best!!

Debbie~5 lbs is HUGE loss. Good for you!! You are a motivated chick with laundry before work!!!

Jodi~ I am soo happy for you that your Grandma is stable!!!

Hi Gals,
I'm trying to play catch up. I'm sorry to not be able to answer all individual posts.

Thank you to everyone who gave me advice about the job thing yesterday. I'm thinking it over carefully and I'll have my answer tomorrow. Being able to go into the new job and observe what goes on is going to be really helpful. Right now, I'm scared to leave my old job, but also excited about it and it has nothing to do with the money. My old job offered me the same amount of money to stay.

I have my weigh-in tonight. I hope I'm down.

Holly: I'm so excited that you were down at the scales! I'm thinking good thoughts about your husband and what he's being offered. I'm glad you are going to the doctor and not putting it off. Last time you waited and you it took so long to get well.

Jodi: I know that exercise is hard for you, but don't think of it as something you have to do, think about how good it makes you feel later. And don't push yourself to do much. Just go for a walk, enjoy how it feels to have your body move, things like that. I'm one who likes to exercise so I'm lucky, but even I have days when I think "I don't want to do this" so I tell myself to do it for 10 min and if I want to do any more then I can quit for that day. I usually go ahead and finish the workout.

Welcome to the new people. This is an exciting board and great support!

I'll check in tomorrow.

Evening All
 

Sorry I haven't posted for a while. I've been pretty depressed lately. I can't seem to budge the scale so now I'm going to try upping the calories for a few days to see if I can break this plateau. We'll see. I'm not counting on anything here.

I haven't been in the mood to exercise either lately. Mostly because I don't feel very good about where I'm at or where I'm headed. But, at least I haven't gained any weight, so that part is better.

I'll check in tomorrow. Got alot of studying to do tonight. This is the last week so finals are next Wednesday. Cram Cram Cram is all I've been doing lately.

Nan

hello everyone!!
doing just fine here today, i hope you all are also. i am still hanging in at 225 the scale did not budge but that is alot better than a gain so i'll take it! food was good all week, today wasn't thought out very well but i haven't blown it. i am goingto give it my all this weekend to stay focused and drink water, watch fats etc. the weekends are very difficult for me no real schedule or structure at our house. i exercised last night again that makes 3 x this week i am going to do a tape in a little bit as soon as i get off here so then i will have the 4x i promised myself this week.

labchick- you have done such a great job so far!! keep at it!! i have a constant battle with how many calories to go with a friend sent me a very interesting article i think it finally convinced me about how many i need. here is the link ('http://www.countcarbs.com/tools/basal_metabolism.htm');. i was shocked when i put in my stats and saw how many cals my body actually needed just to live. good luck leaping over the plateau! good luck with the studying too.

mychoice thank you for the pep talk it really helped! keep up the great work yourself! how did the weigh in go?

holly congrats on the loss!! seems like the positive changes you are making are working well. keep up the great work!! hope you get feeling better soon!

debby wow 5lbs that is great!! stick with it you can do this!!

hope you all have a great weekend!!

Hi chicks,
I had a startling visit at the new Doc. He says the way I am feeling is mild anxiety/depression. He recommended a low dose antidepressant for a 3-6 month period. I had asked the former doc about this more than once. She actually told me that I was a Mom and caregiver, get used to it.He felt that my eating(binging) habits were related.I am not sure about the meds. I like to think i can handle it on my own.Maybe I cant.
I am open to feedback.

Take care dear friends.

Hello
 

Well, the inevitable happened last night. I binged all night long. Thankfully I hadn't gained any this morning but now I feel so bad that I got disgusted with myself. It's ok though. I'm turning this anger into motivation. I just need to get back on track with my Atkins plan. It's honestly the only plan I've ever been on and felt satisfied on. That doesn't mean that I'm not tempted by all the goodies in our home though. My kids love Little Debbie snacks and it's not a big deal for them. They are very fit and trim. However, for me it has been spelling disaster lately. So today I had my son hide them from me. I figure out of sight, out of mind. Or at least that's what I'm hoping for anyway.

Jodi - thank you so much for your words of encouragement. I appreciate it alot. I've been pretty down lately but I think I've started turning the corner. It is just really important to me to be below 230 by the end of the month. I'm not sure if I'll get there, but I'm going to give it my all.

Holly - I have been on antidepressants more than once in my life and they can be a wonderful thing. The key is to not drink any alcohol on them. Drinking causes the reverse action of the drug and can actually make you more depressed/anxious. It's funny that you would say that a female doctor was so callous about it when you asked her in the past. I find that alot of women doctors are harder on their female patients than their male patients and I'm not really sure why. It's kind of weird. Honestly, I would try them for the 3-6 months and see if you feel any better than you do now. Write in a journal what you are feeling now including your energy level and emotions and keep doing it for the entire time you are trying the new drug out. This way you'll have something to measure your results with.

Debbie - I use FitDay.com too. I love how easy it is to log everything in so you can have all the information at your fingertips. Congratulations on the 5lbs! That's awesome.

Susie - I hope you are able to decide about the job in a way that brings you complete peace.

Gotta get going on the studying. I can't wait until this class is over for my two week break.

Nan

good morning everyone,
i hope you are all having a nice weekend. i wasn't able to sleep in this morning but that is ok too much on my mind getting ready for thanksgiving. today i have to get this house in order and get all the shopping done, next thursday will be here before i know it. we went to the high school palyoff game last night dd's school won and are now going to play for the state semi finals, very exciting for them. i did great yesterday as far as my food goes, i made healthy choices despite the fact i had no real plan for the day. so i am proud of that, i'm going to try and do the same today and tomorrow. i am getting through this weekend with out a gain!!!! next week will be tough with all the yummy thanksgiving food as long as i cook it i usually don't over do it so keeping my fingers crossed!

labchick- sorry my link didn't show up. i'm no puter wizzard. the site was countcarbs.com if you are interested. sounds like your attitude is good. hope you meet your goal by the end of the month! do your best to stay focused, good job hiding the goodies. i have to do the same periodically. hang in there girl we are going to do this!!!

holly- i also have taken antidepressants a few times over the years. do what you think is best for yourself. do a little research and make your decision. depression has many symptoms and it isn't always so easy to get yourself back on track, meds can be very helpful. i have to say though recently you seem to be soul searching alot and that is always a good thing, getting to the bottom of what is on our minds is very healthy IMHO. whatever you decide good luck!!!

mychoice- how did the job observation go? good luck making the big decision!

well i hope everyone else is doing well. have a great weekend!!

Thanks Labchick and Jodi~ Someone described the meds as a tool to help along with everything else. I was in way worse shape a couple of month ago and have worked through it. The chest pain really freaked me out.I feel relieved to be acknowledged by the doc. He said it was a stress reaction.I dont see the content of my life changing.
Jodi, I have been soul searching all my life,lol.Every time I think I have reached a new place something else pops up. Maybe that is what this journey through life is all about.

Food yesterday was good.No exercise lately.Lots of water.
Interupted sleep last night. DS had a friend overnight. They were up at 3 am ready to go ofr the day .They had cars out etc. It took some convincing to get them back into bed and to sleep.
We are prepping the back hall/mud room for painting. It is filthy and ugly. it is the first thing I see when I come into the house.I will use up odds and ends of paint and do a technique on the walls.It will disguise the dirt. Maybe.

Jodi~ good job on the eating well with no real plan!! That's a NSV for sure.Have fun with the Thanksgiving prep!!

Labchick~Hope you got back on track after the binge.I love your attitude.

Susie~ how was the weigh in and work day at the other job?

Hello,
I'm glad it's the weekend. I have so much to think about. I've got to decide if I want this new job or not. Part of me is excited about the change, part of me really likes what I do at my old job, but I'm not that thrilled with the managment's attitude at my old job. The people I work directly with are great at my old job. We have a lot of fun and we help each other out a lot. But the management is not one to advance people. However they do pay well and they did agree to increase my salary to what the new job is offering me. Part of me wants to be able to advance, part of me likes being so good at what I do now. I'm just really confused. The new job seems very positive and I'm sure that I could do it. I don't know! My DH says to do what makes me happy. I wish I could figure that all out! I've got to by Monday morning.

My TOPS weigh-in went well. I stayed the same. That's two weeks in a row. I'm ok with it but I need to get moving on it also. Can't stay stagnet...I want to be under 200 in 2005.

Holly: I've been on meds once for depression. It was a few months after my dad died. I thought I was doing ok (for the situation) but I just couldn't be happy. I was functioning and things, but I always had this sense of dread. I tried to do the things that I knew would make me feel better, but I just couldn't get through that "fog". The meds helped me do that and it wasn't long before I was back to what I felt was ok for me. I was still very sad of my fathers passing (or course) but I was able to smile again too. I now take a antidepressent for my IC. It helps with the IC refered pain. I only take 10 mg, so it's a very low dose. I think not only has it helped with the IC symptoms, but it has helped me deal with having a chronic disease.

LabChick: When I had my "melt down" just over a week ago, it was with Little Debbie snack cakes! I'm sure you will find a way through, around, or over this! I know this takes time, but you are doing great...don't give up now. Don't forget you are dealing with finals; I know how that is. My final is coming up next week as well. I just want a break!

Jodi: I'm glad you didn't show a gain. How about you and me (and anyone else) work really hard this week and show that scale who is boss! Let's go for at least a pound loss!

Well ladies, I must get up and going today. We have a birthday party to attend to. I have homework and I have to figure this job thing out.

Stay OP...I'll be checking in off and on.

Susie

Good Morning!

Thank you so much for sharing your stories.It has helped me have some clarity with this.
Yesterday was nice. Just puttered.DD went to a bday party.DS and I went to visit friends. Got my hair trimmed. DH went to visit some buddies.
Need to get some housework done today.
All is well.

Susie~ hope the decision making is going well.

Take care.

Hello Everyone,
Well, I think I'm going to take it. I'm going to stop in at the new job in the morning and get everything in writing. I also need to be sure that my pre-existing health problems will be covered. I'm pretty sure they will be because of the new HIPA rules. I've met the pre-existing conditions of my current coverage and I'm not going to have any break in coverage so I think that covers me. Also, the new company is going to a new health care provider in Jan. and I'll be going with them as a group. I know that usually when that happens any pre-existing conditions are waived. But I'm going to ask to make sure.

I'm really scared! but I'm somewhat excited.

I didn't go to the Y today. I am just worn out emotionally, so I took a nap. I haven't been overeating due to the stress though and I'm really surprized about that.

Well, I'll let you know what I really decided tomorrow. I'm so afraid that I'm thinking one thing and that when I open my mouth something else is going to come out!

Thank you for all your inputing and for listening.

Hello
 

Well, I finally dropped one pound. I was in shock. I took Jodi's advice and checked out the BMR calculator and found that I had been eating 500 calories less than what my body was requiring. I stepped up to just 20-25 over what I was requiring and now the scale is starting to move again. Maybe the binging was what I needed, who knows? OK OK, it probably wasn't the healthiest stuff to have binged on, but HEY a girl can dream! THANK YOU JODI!

Susie - I hope this new job is everything you want it to be and more! You deserve it and they had better appreciate you! ;)

Holly - regardless of your decision about the meds, just know that we care about you.

I'm heading to bed. I finally finished a paper that I thought was going to be the death of me.

Nan

Good morning, all!
 

Hi all! Had a busy weekend, but it's all good. Very busy at church yesterday. We have several people come to our church from a local homeless shelter, and my eyes were really opened yesterday to just how miserable that life is. They have to leave by 7am, be back in by 4:30pm (or they don't get to come in at all that night), no phone to use...I had a real wake-up call this morning as to how blessed I really am.

Labchick - Glad to hear you saw some scale movement! I've always been scared about the amount of calories our bodies actually need. My number is always so high because of my weight; I can't imagine trying to eat that much. But that may be the reason why I find myself being tired alot. When I was in TOPS, they often said if you reach a plateau that you should add a carb to your day to help bring up your metabolism. Sounds like that worked!

Susie - Please be encouraged about this new job! It is definitely scary to move into something new when you're comfortable where you are and know how to do your job. I speak from experience, having left a job after 12 years to move to a new city for a new job with a big company. I went from Smalltown, America to Corporate City, USA. Sounds like there are some exciting opportunities there. Sometimes you have to step outside your comfort zone and take a chance!

Holly - I agree with all that's been said here about the mild anxiety. I know many people who have taken antidepressants and it brought them right out of their slump. You may find you'll be able to sleep better, as well as have a better outlook on things.

Jodi - I also have trouble on the weekends. I do much better with a schedule!

Debbie - I love fitday.com. I'm sorry to say I don't log stuff in as diligently as I should, but it is a great tool (if only I'd use it!).

Have a great holiday, everyone. I'm sure I'll check back in a few times before "T-Day", but wanted to wish you all well before I forget. Let's make a goal for ourselves that we won't overdo it on Thursday!!


(OK, why isn't any of the text formatting working right today??? ARRRGG.)

Mornin'

Time for a quickie.I have a new family starting for babysitting. Which will be fulltime again. I have been parttime since the end of Aug. Much needed.
My son i shome sick with a fever so I will have 6 kids here. Haven't done that for a while.I am hoping it will all be okay.
I may get back here at nap time.
Have a wonderful day.

Should we start a new thread?? This one is getting a lot of pages.

Yesterday went quite well. DS still has a fever so he is home. The new kids are doing okay. The babe is fussy but that should shift in a couple of days.It was very busy here between 8-9 this morning but settled right down so I squeezed in a 1 mile WATP. It felt great!!

How is everyone doing??

Hi everyone. I'm recovering well from surgery and back to work.

I threw up everything I ate on Friday...the Vicodin...too strong, so I quit taking it. So...why when I weighed on Sunday, I gained three pounds? What's up with that? I can't seem to make it below 230. It used to seem a lot easier for me to drop the pounds. I took it for granted and gained it all back and now it is so hard. Maybe it could have to do with retention. This week I haven't exercised at all yet...don't quite want to do my cardio until my mouth is healed and I can suck in air and breathe hard again.

Also, I started a PT job at night at a grocery store. Hey, scanning and bagging will help with my arm muscles, don't you think? I was a bit sore this morning. All the 12-packs and turkeys people are buying!

I hope all of you are doing well. It's a very rough time of year, November and December. We must all make a decision to post here regularly as we can no matter how things are going. Thanksgiving day and Christmas day are usually decent days for me...one large well balanced meal, with maybe a little leftovers later. I love thanksgiving. The problem for me is all the desserts, cookies and things like that.

WE can do it!

Everyone check in...

And Debbie...I noticed a new name...welcome ;)

girlie

Hi,
I was MIA for a few days. Sorry about leaving you all out there!

Yesterday was the worst day I have ever experienced at my job. As much of you know I was trying to make a decison as to if I should take a new job. I really thought I wanted to try the new one, but I have reservations and I talked myself out of it.

So I went in to tell my old job that I was staying. They had made me an offer as well. This was between me and the president of the company. My current Supervisor is someone that I have worked with for over 4 years here and 10 years at another company and I thought I could trust her. I told her that I had been given a job offer and that I had spoke to the President about it and that he made me an offer to stay. Well, she went to him and told him that I had told her. He took back the offer and implied that I was lucky to have my job.

Keep in mind I had already turned down the other job! So, my husband and I prayed about it last night and this morning he asked me if I had really wanted the other job. I said Yes, and that now I really wanted it. He said to call them and see what they had to say.

I called and sent an email to the HR person. He hadn't told anyone that I had declined the offer and he said that he would still like to have me come work for them (TALK ABOUT THE POWER OF PRAYER!). I accepted immediately and I will begin my background check and drug test for them. After those results are in (and I know it will all come back ok..but hey...I'm not about to test the fates here!). Then I will give my notice. I'm not breathing a word of this to anyone that I work with or in the community!

I did well with not overeating. It really surprised me because I'm a stress eater.

I hope everyone is doing well and thanks so much for all your help and support when I was struggling with my decision.

Girlie: What sort of surgery did you have? I'm so glad you are doing ok.

Labchick: A loss! I'm doing a Happy Dance for you girl! Thanks for the nice thing you said about my new job treating me well. My

Hevron: Thanks for the encourgement and the insite into taking a new job.

Holly: I hope DS feels better soon. Glad to hear you got the WATP workout in. How are you feeling on the medication?
Everyone else: I hope to see posts from you soon!

(((Hugggsss)))
Susie
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Hey
 

Well, so far I've stuck to the plan. I'm only at 875 calories so far today and will probably finish it off with a bowl of popcorn this evening. Just trying to reach that 229 mark before December 1st. I know I can do this, but it's not going to be easy. I'm really looking forward to "The Biggest Loser" tonight since they will be showing pictures of the people who have been eliminated. I know it sounds stupid but I really look forward to this show each week. Maybe it's because I can relate to some of the contestants, I don't know. Anyway, I have one more day of class and then two weeks off. I'm really looking forward to the time off.

Susie - that's so evil of your supervisor to do something like that. I am so happy that you have an out now. I hope this new job is everything you want it to be. For the drug screen, don't eat any poppyseed (no muffins, bread, etc.). Poppyseeds cross react with opiates in drug tests and it's not easy to explain why you'd have opiates in your system. One more thing, go in to work tomorrow and HOLD YOUR HEAD HIGH! You are a woman of character and even if these people can't recognize it, you will move on to bigger and better things.

Holly - You are right, this thread is enormous, but that's cool. It means it's alive and well.

Heather - I'm glad things are going well for you. You are right about the homeless. It's an awful life. Working in a soup kitchen on one holiday a year is a surefire way to realize just how blessed we all are.

Girlie - I'm the same way over the holidays. The desserts always get me off track. They look so harmless and then BAMMM - it's another 5 lbs. Not this year! I'm determined. I've lost too much to go backwards.

Gotta get dinner started so I can watch some tube tonight.

Nan

Whew! I made it. It has been a busy but good couple of days.DS says he wants to go to school tomorrow cause it is boring here.I hope the fever is gone!
Susie, I am doing okay. There are noticable things already. One is the chronic pain around my eyes is completely gone. I was told by a specialist it was allergy related.Apparently it is stress related.You are right about being able to smile again.
I feel a little wonky sometimes but that is supposed to go away.
I am happy with the new kids that started. The baby fusses quite a bit but he was more settled today already, so it will even out.
Food was good today , except that I just baked cookies for hubby and ate 2.I did yoga today as well as WATP, so that feels good.

Susie~ you are handling your work issues so well, you must be proud. I am so glad things worked out the way they did. A fresh start is good for the soul.

Girlei~ I hope you are on the mend.Be sure to take some time for yourself with all you have on the go!

Labchick~good luck with meeting your goal. You sound really focussed.Hope you enjoyed the show.

HUGS to everyone!!

Hi, chickies! Happy Thanksgiving! Just checking in to say hello. Two of my ds are at Grandma's house for the week...It's been nice and quiet, but will be ready to have them back. I'm happy because I've taken off 3 pounds as of Monday. Yea!! We're going to my sister's tomorrow for dinner. It should be fun, many in my family will be there. I love this time of year. I don't know whether I'll go shopping Fri. morning or not. Anyone else going?

Susie-I'm so glad that everything worked out for you concerning your job situation. Sounds like you handled it well. I'm sorry your original company treated you like that. Prayer is a wonderful thing! And it's great that you didn't overeat with the stress. Something like that would usually send me directly to the fridge.

Labchick-I love the Biggest Loser, too. I didn't get to watch it last night. Those folks are doing so well.

Holly-Good job on the yoga and WATP, and for stopping at two cookies. I hope you feel better and that the new kids are good for you!

Girlie-Good luck with your new job. It kills me when I gain and haven't been eating. That is so frustrating but hang in there. It will come off.

Everyone have a happy, safe holiday. :)

Jill

hello everyone!
it is great to seeyou are all doing well!
labchick- congrats on the loss, i am glad the site was helpful! it was very hard for me to see how much i "should" be getting in cals vs. what i had been taking in. i also love to watch the biggest looser really good show. it gives me a lot of motivation.

holly glad to hear you are doing well and already noticing improvement. keep up the great work. a new thread is fine with me this one is really super long.

mychoice- good luck with the new job, glad it is working out for you the way it did. it is awful to have someone go behind your back at work! good job not over doing it with food during such a stressful time!

girlie glad you are recovering, the scale will move just keep looking forward!! we can do this!!!

greenlass great job on the loss keep up the great work!!!

hevron- nice to see you checking in!

me well sorry it has been a few days since i posted but i have been ill, i was in the hospital on monday for observation. still not sure what is wrong with me but i am feeling a little better today finally. the choices are appendicitis, gall bladder attack, and cyst on ovary. none of them have been ruled out completely i have not eaten all week with a fever and so much pain i have not had an appetite but will hopefully continue to improve. i wanted to check in and let you all know i was still alive! hope you all have a great day and happy thanksgiving!!

Oh Jodi! That sounds terrible. I hope they figure it out and help you out!! Take good care of yourself and dont over do it for thanksgiving.Hugs and prayers coming your way.


Greenlass~ congrats on the loss. Your hard work is paying off.

Hello All
 

I'm glad so many of us are staying the course and posting as often as we are. It definitely makes a difference in my motivation to see how many others are trying to do the same thing. I'm so pumped today it's not funny! I'm down to 230 now! :cp: I know I can meet my goal now. I wanted to be below 230 by the end of the month and below 225 by the end of December.

The show last night was really good. During the weigh ins they had pictures of each person from the first episode and you could really tell they had lost alot of weight. That show is starting to become my weekly pep rally. If they can do it, so can I. Ok, ok, so I don't have a trainer and 24/7 to focus on that one goal, but I can do this.

Jill - :bravo: YOU GO GIRL! 3 lbs is alot! I'm very very happy for you!

Jodi - I'm so sorry about your hospital stay. That's never fun especially since they still aren't exactly sure what's up. Hopefully everything will sort itself out and you'll be feeling great again. :grouphug:

Girlie - This will happen for you! Anyone who works as hard at this as you has to see results eventually! Hang in there! :cheer:

Well I'm off to pick up my son from school for lunch. It's finals week so they get an hour for lunch. I love being able to pick him up and take him out for lunch so he can unwind between testing.

HAVE A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING and watching for falling lbs.

Nan

Hello Everyone,
I've been so busy at work today. I have a lot to get done and I'm cleaning things up and out so that when I give my notice if they don't want me to stay for 2 weeks I have what I want to go with me. I've been in this field a long time and I don't want to loose those contacts, so I've been gathering phone and address info.

I went to my 3 month checkup today ( I have my thyroid checked every 3 months) The last time I was there I weighed 247, today was 239! I hope that when I weigh in at Tops next week that will be a true weight--or maybe lower.

I can't believe that tomorrow is Thanksgiving for all of us Americans! (I think we have a few Canadian's here?) and for all of us Christmas is just a few weeks away!

I try to count my blessings every day. But thinking about what tomorrow is; well I have a lot on my mind.

I'm thankful for my family and friends and that we are all in good health. Yes, we all struggle with aliments, but we haven't been given a limited time to live, so we are truly in good health.

I'm thankful for my job...any job! Enough said!

I'm thankful that I have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This has brought me through storms so many times.

I'm thankful for this board and all of you gals that I have come to know and love. I really feel that you are my friends.

Nan: Oh Wow!!! 230..girl...I'm right behind you. I'm so glad you are leading the way; it makes the journey easier for those of us behind you to follow! The "picture show" they do at your meetings sound great. What type of meeting are you going to and tell me more about it. It might be a good thing for us to start at our TOPS meetings.

Jodi: I hope you feel better soon. I've had my gallbladder out (when I was 22!) I remember the pain from the attacks. I've also had problems with cysts...none of this is fun...take it easy ok?

Jill: Great job on the 3 lbs!

Holly: How are you doing today? Did you do you WATP?

Everyone else: Thanks for posting each day. It makes it so much more pleasant on this "Race" to talk to each other along the way and have friends running beside you!

((((HUGGGSSSS)))

Susie

I was down 2, I was down 2, I was down 2.This is my lowest weight in over a year!

It was another good day. The baby didn't fuss at all. The other kids palyed well. DS went to school. I am agood tired right now.
I am going to watch some skating on the tube and head to bed.

Happy Thanksgivng to my south of the border friends!!!

Hello,
I'm doing a fast "drive by"..wanted to be sure I had my mindset in place with all the goodies that will be available today.

Holly: CONGRATS!!! I can feel your excitment and I'm so happy for you!

I'll see everyone tomorrow.

Susie

hello everyone,
thank you all for your well wishes, i am feeling a little better today still very nauseated though. the pain in my right side is down to a dull ache most of the time now as long as i don't stay in one position for too long it is ok. i was supposed to have our thanksgiving dinner today but i am in no shape to cook so my sister came over early and got everything prepared. DH is looking after the turkey and everyone else is bringing something. today i am thankful for my family. i'm not sure i will be able to eat much wghich is probabally a good thing but it will be nice to have everyone around for a visit. i hope you all have a great day!!

holly you totally ROCK!!!!! great job on the 2 lbs!! i knew that scale had to move sooner or later!!! keep up the great work!!!!

mychoice- good thinking keeping all of us in mind as you plan your day sending you good vibes to make great choices all day long!! have a happy thanksgiving!!

labchick that goal is just within your reach!! keep up the motivation you will see 220's in no time at all heck i better step up my pace you are about to catch me! that wouldn't be so bad though, we could walk across the 199 line together. that goes for all of you!! as soon as we make it we need to start a new thread together the "been there done that race to our goal" ROFL

My good friend came by last night late, unexpectedly. She had been out shopping for christmas gifts for her 2 sons. Her husband dies last April.She was devastated.She was soooo sad for all that will never be for her and her boys. My heart breaks for them.
I held her.
Dh and I held each other all night.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!
 

I am thankful that my goals are always within reach as long as I believe enough in them!

I am thankful for people who root for me in pursuit of my dreams (this board included)!

I am thankful for the functional members of my family who don't get ugly because they don't like themselves. I am also thankful that I can tell the difference between the functional members and the dysfunctional members of my family ;)

I am thankful for a good paying job that allows me to work two days per week and still make ends meet (of course this would NEVER be possible without the support of my husband)!

I am thankful for my tiny post war cracker box we call a house (it's actually smaller than any of my old apartments ever were), where I can paint the walls purple if I want to (unless my hubby has a problem with it ;) !)

I hope all of you have a wonderful, cheerful, thankful and fun Thanksgiving Day!

Nan

Hi chicks! Hope everyone is doing great! We had a very nice Thanksgiving.
I am SO thankful for my wonderful husband and sons, warm and loving relationships with sister, nieces, and friends. And for the kind support of you great ladies on this board. God has blessed me so much!

I did pretty well with the eating, yesterday. Turkey is my downfall. I did not eat much dessert. Yea!!!

Well, gotta go rake and mow the yard since it has stopped raining for a day or two.
Time to get down to business on the Christmas challenge!

Have a great day!

Jill

It is so nice to give thanks and remember all the good stuff!

This week has flown by for me and it has been mostly positive. Nice change.
I went to bed early last night because I had been up way too late 3 night in a row. I am looking forward to sleeping in tomorrow.
I didn't eat enough breakfast and was out with 5 preschoolers all morning. I whipped up hotdogs and wolfed down 2.I was way too hungry. Now I feel kinda gross.
I will have an apple and some celery in a few minutes and plan better the rest of the day. I will go to Sam's club for groceries tonight and to look for a border for the back hall. I am planning on painting it tomorrow.

Have a glorious weekend dear chicks!!

hello everyone!
we had a very nice hoilday yesterday. my appetite is back but i am still being careful not to overdo it. feeling a little bit better everyday. it sounds like everyone here is doing well. i am hoping to get back into my "normal routine" over the weekend and get back to dieting on monday. i am just working on getting my strength back right now. well i jope you all have a great weekend. i am hoping to get out and get a little Christmas shopping done this weekend. i haven't even started and it will be here before we know it. catches me by surprise every year, you think i would of learned by now. lol

Mornin',
Well I slept in. It was a good sound sleep!!
I just did my yoga tape and feel great.
The house is pretty messy but I will focus on the back hall today and clean tomorrow.
I ended my day better with food yesterday.

Jodi~ I am so glad you are feeling better. Did they ever tell you what it was?
It was nice you were able to enjoy the holiday.Please dont over do it!!!

Greenlass~ how did the yardwork go? It's great exercise.

Hello All,
I spent most of the day cleaning the house and decorating for Christmas. I slept in a little bit. Hubby was at work, so I got up at 8:00 a.m., had some breakfast and got to it. It felt so good to clean with no one around! I really did a good job. I did the baseboards and the registars. My DH has been running the sweeper for me because it seems to flare up my IC, but I wanted to give it a through cleaning, so I said a prayer, slapped on a Therma Care and took breaks. I'm feeling ok so far and I'm thinking its a good sign because in the past I would've felt bad by now.

I have everything decorated and I'm planning on spending some time tomorrow wrapping the gifts that I've already purchased. I'm determined that I won't feel overwhelmed this season!

I have finished my Accounting final. No all I can do is wait for the grade. I feel that I did pretty well. I know I worked extra hard to make sure that would happen!

Yesterday when I was out shopping at Wal-mart before I went to work. I ran into some of my relation that I haven't seen since June. She kept going on and on about how thin I looked! Man did that feel nice to hear.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend. Remember to stay on plan...we will start this new year not wishing that we were thinner but KNOWING that 2005 is the year we will reach our goals, because we have remained true to ourselves and them through the holiday season!

HUGS,
Susie

Holly: What Yoga tape do you do? I'm thinking I could benefit from something like that, but I don't know which one to get! Can you guide me in this decision? Thanks!

Jodi: Glad you are feeling better. Like Holly, I want to know if they told you what was wrong? I laughed when I read your comment about Christmas sneaking up on you...I'm the same way every year as well!

Jill: Glad you had a nice holiday and that you did well. I agree..time to get down to business on this Christmas challenge.

Good morning!

I painted all day. The hall looks great. I did a weathered finish in pumpkin butter, brown and a hint of blue.I ordered a border that had a white farm house, barn and cows. It looks like the farms all around us.I picked up new light fixtures(hubby will install today).
We had a "date" last night, which really means we both stayed awake together.It was nice.
Our house is a disaster.I need to get cleaning!!
I am taking the kids to a bday party at 11. It will take up much of the day.Youch.
Food was good. May have needed more water. I will be more careful today.

Susie~ I use the tapes from GAIAM you can get them at Walmart. I do the AM Yoga for weight loss. I like it because it is 25 min. That is the most the kids will "let" me do.
It is gentle and easy but a good stetch and wake up for the body.
Great job on the cleaing. Glad it was easy on your bod.Fingers crossed on the final!
((((hugs))))

good morning everyone,
i am doing well today i hope you all are also. we went out for dinner last night for my birthday. oh my appetite is back for certain lol. i ate way too much!! feeling good today though so no harm done. i am 37 yo today, pretty uneventful day planned all our celebtrating is done, just going to piddle around the house and i have to take dd to the art museum to do a review for her art class. yesterday the weather was beautiful here i should of made myself get outside and do the decorating. today there is a real chill in the air and it is sooo windy! going to attempt putting the lights on the house anyway since dh is home all day. i hate when i procrastinate. lol

holly- your room sounds beautiful!! enjoy it!! no actually i haven't gotten a clear diagnosis of what was wrong with me, still getting tests done and waiting for results from others. all of the tests so far are coming back negative so i am afraid i am going to get one of those "blanket" diagnosises (sp?) as long as it never happens again i will be fine with that also.

mychoice- good for you getting the decorating done. i just love this time of year even though it is a big stresser most of the time. i love your comment about going into 2005. i'm with you girl!! we are going to make it!! be good to yourself!!!

where are all our other friends?? labchick, girlie, hevron, greenlass and everyone else!!
hope you all have a great sunday!