Good morning everyone,
I knew that it was important for me to get here early this morning. It seems lately that I've been running around at a hetic pace and I know that I need to take control of my time instead of letting my time control me or I'm going to end up in trouble!

It's a rainy day here in Ohio. My head is pounding because of it. Just got to love living in "Sinus Ohio"! lol

I had a great workout last night. I really got into it and focused on how good it felt to work my body; it really cleared my mind.

I've got a nice lunch packed. That's part of my "controling my time" issue. I've been grabbing whatever I can find and it's not been the best choices. Today I choose to make the best choices.

Nan: It's good to see you back and I can relate to the hetic part of your life!

Hevron: It can be frustrating to have an injury. Hang in there!

Holly: Good job on the meditation thing instead of screaming. I take deep breathes to squelch that feeling.

How's everyone else doing?

I'll try to check back in later today.

Susie

Hi everyone! I am in a RUT! RUT! RUT! I do so good with food for 2-3 days and then, BAM-I eat like an insane person for 2-3 days. I don't know what to do! I guess I need to commit to some kind of monitored plan like WW. I did so good over the weekend with food and then yesterday and so far today-Scary! My weight is bouncing between 204-208. I did walk yesterday. And will today. My church has a cardio class on Tues nights. Maybe I should try going to it. We went to the mountains over the weekend to visit the in-laws and went to a Christmas tree farm way up on the side of a mountain. They had real reindeer (which looked amazingly like small cows with reindeer horns glued on their heads!) So, I got in some hiking up and down the hills looking for a tree. Sorry to whine so much. I just feel out of control with this weight situation.

Si-I would love to visit England or Ireland or Scotland. I have been an Anglophile for many years. How often do you work out with weights? I would like to start small here at home with my 3-5 pound dumbbells and work up to 8-10 lbs.

Susie-I hope your stress level comes down once the job switch takes place. Good for you going to the Y and getting rid of that stress. My county doesn't have a Y and we really can't afford for me to join a gym right at the moment.

Nan-You are doing so great with your steady losses! Keep it up!

Holly-Hope you're hanging in there with all the extra kiddies around. Has the weather cleared up yet?

Debbie-Yea! on being able to fit in the jacket and go on the motorcycle ride. That sounds like lots of fun. We used to have a small motorcycle but sold it when the kids came.

Hi, Girlie ! Hevron-hope the knee is healing fast! Hope I didn't miss anyone. I'm going out to walk before the rain gets here! The air feels like soup out there-warm and moist!

Jill

Just a quick post here everyone before I start work. I'm having cranberry juice and pretzels for breakfast...not the greatest but better than the alternative (I really wanted to stop at McDonalds). I'm just trying to make good choice and keep active...as I get better at this, the scale will finally move for once.

Kickboxing today was much better than last time. The class was packed and I did so much better. My confidence level has definitely risen way high. I still don't know if I want to sign up for 8 weeks, but we'll see. I have 3 more classes until I need to make that decision. Maybe this "something different" is what I need to get the metabolism going.

It's rainy here today too...Kinda glum. And I am tired. I was so anxious about my kickboxing class that I couldn't get to sleep and kept waking up when I did. I'm so tired and groggy.

CD

Yesterday was busy but good. I went to bed early but woke up a lot. I have a sore throat this morning.
I booked off with all the kids for a Doc appt.Our new GP is also a family counsellor. He booked 45 min for me. I had filled out a questionaire last time.
It was good, heartwrenching,and eye opening.It was weird to me for him to get such a good grip of where I am at when we have only met briefly twice.He was wonderful ,supportive and gave some practical advice. I cried a lot but it felt good to get it out.
DD and I will put up the tree and do some decorating this aft. it is very peaceful here right now!!

Hugs to everyone.

Hello
 

Just a quick post before I get back to studying for class. I'm down to 227 now! WOO HOO! And I can get into my size 20 jeans! I can button them up and zip them up, but if I sit down, I lose all blood flow to the lower half of my body. It's a small victory, but I'll take it!

Holly - that sounds nice having some peace and quiet.

Girlie - You're my hero! I could never do all the exercising you do. YOU ROCK!

Jill - I'm pretty much the same way with my food intake, but that's not always a bad thing. I am very good for 3 or 4 days and then my calorie intake goes up by about 500 calories for the next 2 or 3 days. In a way you are fooling your metabolism to work at a faster rate. Just make sure you don't go too far overboard on your higher calorie days. When I look at it that way, I don't feel as deprived and I don't tend to blow it as badly because I see it as a treat.

OH SHOOT! Gotta dash, my little stinker is calling,

Nan

Congrats labchick!!!!!!! Loss of bloodflow is worth the size 20's I'd say. LOL!!

We got the tree and decorations up.It is looking festive. The kids were up making and "wrapping" gifts at 6am. I am finishing up the peanut brittle for the cookie swap.
I am going out to dinner tonight with my TOPS group tonight.
I am having a good day. I was craving fresh veg and ate almost a whole bunch of celery.hmmmmm need to stay on top of the fresh veg!!
I have 1 little guy to get down for a nap and then I will WATP. It's been a while.
Take care and hugs to everyone!!!
Let us know how you are doing!!

Hi everyone -

Labchick - great on the size 20's! I wish I was finally out of mine - they are a little loose but not quite 18 yet. I wish all mine were too big, I'd send all my nice stuff to you :)

Holly - I think that's awesome about all the celery you ate. First of all, celery makes me nauseous...just the smell makes me sick. But, I have a hard time with my veggies and wish I could just gnaw on raw veggies all day. When I do eat them at dinner, I typically eat at least two servings. It's hard for me to get veggies in at lunchtime unless I have a Healthy Choice meal and sometimes I'll add any leftover veggies to the meal. I notice the Healthy Choice and WW Smart ones meals just don't have enough veggies in them.

I'm feeling okay today. No exercise planned for today, but yesterday I had my kickboxing and I did my Walk Away the Pounds 3 mile video that night. I may do it again tonite. We have enough leftovers from yesterday that I don't need to cook so I may have the time to do it...it's just finding the energy! Plus, I have kickboxing tomorrow morning as well so I might let myself rest.

Oh, good news...I had my glucose/hdl/ldl/triglycerides/blood pressure screened today...all great! All of my levels scored in the "optimal" level and I'm so glad. I'm relieved. I must be doing something right although the scale isn't moving!

CD

Hello,
It's a late night check in for me. I was busy all day at work training the temp who will be taking care of some of my duties when i leave my job tomorrow.

I'm freaking out now that's it's time to leave. I'm really going to miss everyone and I don't want to boost, but I'm really good at what I do there! I know it's just a case of the nerves. I'm excited when I think about the new place. I start there on Monday; I'm only taking Friday off.

I know I'm going to cry tomorrow. There is just no way around it. I almost cried last night when I took my pictures home with me.

I'm doing ok with not stress eating and I'm doing my workouts, but I really do think that stress can make you gain weight just because your body holds on to everything when a person is stressed out. I hope I'm down tomorrow at my weigh-in, but I won't be surprised if I'm not.

Nan: I'm doing a happy dance about those 20's! I can get in that size too, can't sit down though! That's the next goal...to sit down in them. We can do it!

Holly: How was your dinner with your TOPS group? Ours is tomorrow night.

Girlie: That's great about your medical tests. Those non-scale victories are just as important!

Ok, I'm headed to bed so I can be well rested for tomorrow.

Susie

WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!
I am down another 2.5 . I am officially 230 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am gonna cream the 220's. LOL!
Very excited chicky over here.
Dinner out was fantastic last night. I had a shrimp platter and a glass of wine. The company was delightful.
I way over slept this morning but managed to ge the kids out the door for the bus.

Susie~ tears aren't a bad thing. HUGS!! I will be thinking of you.

Girlie~ you are on such an exercise roll!!!!! I love your motivation.

How are ya doing greenlass, Debbie, slim, hevron, Jodi???????????

Good Morning Everyone, I Have The Same Food Problem. Will Do Great For 2-3 Days. Then Fall Off The Wagon. I Think My Main Problem
Is Water, We Drink Large Amounts Of Sweet Tea
We Make It Weak So The Dr Says That Is Counted As Water, But Not The Sugar. I'll Use Splenda For A Few Days Then I'll Mess Up And
I'm Back Using Sugar. I Used My Walking Video This Am. Girlie: Great Lab Results. Keep Up The Work. Susie: You Will Do Great On Your New Job. Think Of The New Friends You Will
Have To Add To Your Old Ones. Its Great To Have Some Change In Our Lives. 7 Yrs Ago I Quit My Job Of 10yrs To Go Drive A Truck With
My Hubby. It Was A Fantastic Adventure, I Make It To 48 States And All The Major Cities. Well It Was Fun Except The Part About Gaining 100lbs. Labchick: Keep Up The Great Work. Wont Be Long Till Size 20 Will Just Hang On You. Got To Go This Is My 10-12 Hr Day. At Least The Wather Is Great It Is Suppose To Be 70 Today. Hugs To All

Good Morning, All.

I feel much better today. Geez, the kickfit instructor just killed us today! Lots of what she calls "psycho footballers" where you do that run in place thing and touch the ground like football players do in practice. I'm MUCH more confident in the class now. Today I could tell everyone was really pushing it and a couple of people left or dropped out and came back in for the final stretch. I'm much more used to it though. If I'm feeling totally dead, I'll do the lower impact version of the move.

I do feel stronger though. I think this is the "kick" that I've been needing in my workout routine so I can finally start losing weight again. I just might sign up for the next eight weeks!

Debbie:
Seriously, you quit your job to drive a truck with hubby? What happened with that? My husband keeps saying he wants to do that with me and drive as a team. I think part of it would be cool to see so many places I've never been, but rough and hard and I'd totally miss the comforts of home. AND, it is hard to eat "right" when you're on the road, even now with just a drive from IL to PA, etc.

Holly:
Congrats! Right now I just want to get below 230. It's my totally dreadful number and I'm having a hard time getting below that and staying there! I hope the class I'm taking is going to help.


MyChoice/susie:
So why did you decide to leave your job again? What field are you in? I can only imagine. I'm 25 and have been at this same company since I was 18, moved around internally, etc. I will definitely cry when I leave. This company is all I've known and it will be scary to go into a whole new world where things are different!

Have a great day everyone!



PS - Last night was my last Healthy Heart class. We had a great potluck including Subway sandwiches with the veggies piled high, salads, fruit, etc. I brought a platter of sliced apples with a lovely, low fat fruit dip that I wanted to share. Everyone loved it. Here is the recipe:

1/2 container of Fat Free Cool-Whip mixed with 1 container of strawberry yogurt and 1/2 cup of crushed pineapple.

This made a little over two cups of the dip and it is so good, especially on sweet apples and pineapple!

Girlie

Hello Everyone,
Well, I'm doing ok today. Everyone is giving me presents. I've been teary-eyed but I'm doing ok.

Girlie: Doesn't working out make you feel awesome?! I think it gives me a lot of confidence. I decided to change jobs because there is no where for me to advance to with-in the company that I'm leaving. They did try to give me more money to stay, but then they took it back because I told my Office Manager about it. She was going to know anyway..she does the payroll, but the President didn't want me to tell her, so he took back the offer. I felt I didn't have a choice but to then go on to hopefully bigger and better things.

My position with the old company is Front Desk/Secretary. I do just about everything that needs done around here! I really like dealing with people and I'm very organized and a good decision maker. I'm told that my customer service skills are so good that I should teach them to other people. I have done some training of that kind before. I'm going to be a Warrenty Rep. at my new company. I"m hoping that it will be a step into the Sales/Marketing department. That's where I want to end up.

Debbie: I used to have trouble about the 3-4 day too. I log my food. Have you tried that?

Holly: You WILL cream those 220's! I'm so happy for you. I know it's got to feel great!!

Well, it's about time for the temp to get back from lunch, so I'll end this for now.

Talk to you all tomorrow.

Susie

hello everyone!!
sorry it has been so long since i posted. i do check in but don't always get time to post. i've been mad busy at work!! and also trying to get my christmas shopping done. crap hate it when i wait so long!! i am hanging in there and being good to myself and eating right and all that jazz. i lost 1 lb this week!! they seem to come off slower and slower but i am not at all discouraged. i have totally come to terms with the fact that i am not giving up or going backwards. 2005 will be my year to be a total hottie (ROFL).

Holly fantastic!!!! you rock girl!! you must feel great! i am so happy for you!! keep up the great work!!!

labchick- ditto for you!! i have a pair of jeans i am trying to get in to also. i will do it by the end of this year. i may have to wear them to standing only occasions buti will get them zipped! you are doing such a great job!! keep it up girl!!

mychoice- happy and sad for you all at the same time. i hope you like your new job. that was such a tough decision to make. so brave of you going out on a limb and trying something new! i hope it is all you want it to be!! great job not letting the stress get to you!!

girlie- glad to hear all the bloodwork came back good. i totally admire you for kickboxing!! keep up the great work!

debbie and greenlass- keep trying we all have those days!! it is most important when i eat something i shouldn't to not let it blow the whole thing for me. if i have a really bad treat i try to move on at the next meal as if nothing happened. i try never to get the "well i might as well keep eating since i blew it attitude!" none of us are perfect and we can't go on the rest of our lives never having a treat now and then. keep giving it your best shot everyday.!!
well i gotta run, have a great evening everyone!!

Jodster!!
 

I would wear, my SRO jeans except I hate the roll hanging over the waist (EUWWWW). But I will get there. That's how my 22's were less than two months ago and this will be no different.

GO GET'EM CHICKIE!

labchick- thank you for the giggle. i had a very good friend that used to call me jodster. LOL that really gave me a chuckle!! SRO jeans that is perfect!! you are so right in a very short time they will fit you just fine!! have a good one!!

Hello everybody! *waves*......I finally made it back here to post and say Hi!
I'm kind of in a rush right now and don't have time to go back and read all the posts I have missed....I'll try to do that in a day or so. However based on the few I have read it seems like everone is doing good and thats great!

I work in retail so this time of year is brutal.....seems like all I do is work lately.....
one good thing about is that the money is good with plenty of overtime and I am on my feet all night at work and in a way kind of get a workout.

I am now down to 210 and staring directly at 199....I am so close now that I can feel it. I still can't belive how far I've come inthe past year it simply amazes me. Its also makes me think "why did'nt I do this sooner?" I have'nt tried any new jeans on in awhile but the last time I did about 2 weeks ago----18's fit and I could get 16's on but not buttoned. I'm gonna go try the 16's again tomorrow......and I plan on buying them even if I can't fit them now. I remeber going to the store with a freind....and
not being able to fit into any jeans not even size 28...that was when I knew I needed to do something.

I'm much happier and healthier now as I am sure all of you are as well. I used to want to sit at home and do nothing now I want to be out doing things....my whole life has changed for the better.

I'm excited and waiting for the end of January to get here.....thats when I get to go on a wwe inspired roadtrip. 3 back to back shows and hanging with friends=one awesome time!

Hi Jodi!! Glad all is well and you are busy. Are the kids all better now?
Great loss!!
Debbie~seeing the country seems like a great adventure.
Good luck with the water! It really does help.
Susie~ How did everything go yesterday? Are you hanging in there? Excited?
April ~good to see you! I worked retail for a long time. It is definitely busy.

I went to decorate the church last night and everyone was almost an hour late so I hardly did anything because I had promised my kids I'd tuck them in.
I am still fighting a bug but it isn't winning.Just an undercurrent.
4 kids here today. Big kids in school.
Puttering to do and then cookie swap tonight.
Have a great day!!!!

Hello everyone. Seems like everyone is nice and busy!

April: It is great to hear from you...we're all very proud of you too! 2005 will be your year to enter One-derland - for all of us!!!

Holly:
How do you do things like cookie swaps and not get tempted to eat them all? You must be doing quite well...I'm proud of you too!

Labchick: What are SRO jeans?

Well, everyone, I ate TWO brownies and TWO peanut butter rice krispie treats. I didn't even think twice before I ate them. I am going to do my best in the next few weeks not to be tempted by that stuff that people bring to work. Sometimes, people seem to get offended if you don't take one of their treats that they pass around. That can't be my excuse. I have to cut out the sweets like that. At home, we typically don't have cookies unless DH brings home oreos...the temptation for that stuff gets lower and lower...but all the home-baked treats people bring to work really tempt me. I'm not a baker myself, but love other people's baked treats! I think when people do the big potluck in the next week, I'll bring apples and my low fat fruit dip...that way, everyone can stop by and have something. I know others around here are watching.

I'm going to have my WW Smart Ones lasagna and maybe a salad with it for lunch. No more treats for the rest of the day. Some day, I'll be able to stop at one.

This is my birthday weekend, so I'm planning to do a workout every day, just because I'm feeling pretty strong lately. There's no reason why I can't at least do my 3-mile Leslie Sansone video each day. Some of the moves go along with my kickboxing class. I'm trying to get in better shape so I can do better in the class.

Talk to you all later - have a great weekend.

Girlie

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIRLIE !!!!!
:hb: :bravo: :cp: :cb: :gift:

Aww, that's sweet...thank you :^:

We don't have much money and I doubt we'll go out to dinner as we usually do, but DH did say he'd take me to a movie of my choice. I need to find a nice girlie movie to see!

Girlie

:hb: :cp: happy birthday dear girlie!!! happy birthday to you!!!! :cb: :gift: :balloons: enjoy your weekend no matter what you get to do!

hello everyone!!
i hope you are all doing well. i am feeing fantastic!! it is friday afternoon, i am off for the weekend!! i just hate working this time of year. so many other things i would much rather do, i took a few vacation days right before christmas so i am looking forward to that. just puttering around the house getting everything ready for the holidays. i am having a terrible time getting my shopping done. my 2 oldest 15 and 13 are really tough to buy for this year for some reason. could it be that they already have EVERYTHING ?? yes it could! it isn't as much fun buying for them when it is just clothes and stuff but that is what they like. i am looking forward to a good productive weekend! i have to finish decorating inside and we are supposed to go tomorrow to get a tree. christmas party at my dh's club tomorrow night. basketball game sunday for ds.

holly- hope you get feeling better soon. my dd has been sick with one bug or another now for the past few weeks also. just when i think she is getting better another one comes along. got to love winter right? everyone else here seems to be feeling better, all of the poison ivy is gone thank goodness! i think the curse has finally lifted. lol enjoy your cookie swap!! sounds like fun.

girlie- treat yourself this weekend!! you deserve it. i too can't resist the sweeties. stay strong girl!!

april - nice to see you are doing so well!! good luck with the jeans!

Girlie!!
 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
:hb: :bravo: :hat: :twirly: :balloons: :cheers: :cheer:

Just for the record, my SRO jeans (standing room only) are the jeans that I can get over my butt, buttoned up and zipped up, but if I sit down in them one or both of the following occurs:

1. I lose all blood flow from the waist down;
2. All of the organs (like my intestinal tract) are pushed into the middle of my ribcage, making it almost impossible to breathe! ;)

I can't sit at the computer long today because I'll be running into work again since they've screwed up my paycheck AGAIN UGH! I'm so frustrated I could scream. Susie - since you are an accounting major, could you come here and teach these people how to count?

Hope all is well with each and every one of you,

Nan

Hi, everyone! I love this time of year and hate this time of year! I love the festivities but hate that I can't seem to say no to the treats. I know how you feel, Girlie! Everyone is fixing such goodies right now. I had to bake two batches of chocolate chip cookies last night for my son's class and I ate about seven. Ugh! I don't know why I do this! It makes me feel so gross. Oh well...tomorrow is another day and I will do better.

All the decorating is done, so it is time to settle in and just enjoy the season. Hehe!
Sounds like all of you are doing so well. I hope you hang in there better than I am right now! Need to go fix dinner for the family.

Happy Birthday, Girlie!

Yea Nan! You're shrinking!

Hello everybody else. Have a great weekend!

Jill :)

Hello,
I missed you all yesterday. I was so busy trying to catch things up and get errands done on my day off. I managed to get bills paid, went to the post office, and then a friend and I went shopping from 2:00 to 9:00 last night. I've got everything bought and most of it wrapped. I'm hoping to work on Christmas cards tomorrow.

I've got a lot to get ready also for starting my new job on Monday. My last day was very sad and on the way home I had to pull over 3 times because I was crying so hard. But yesterday morning when I woke up, I had a sense of anticipation about the new job. I'm ready to tackle it!

I didn't have a good time at my weigh-in on Thursday. I was up 2 lbs. I looked back at my weighlog and I seem to do that every time I get in a new set of numbers (which I did the week before), anyone have any ideas on why that happens?

I'm not going to get to upset over it. I just know I need to work hard this week and get those scales going back down!

I'm about to go to a tupperware party (don't really want to, but my friend asked me to and she rarely asks me to go to those sort of things, so I said ok--and hubby is going to go grocery shopping; I don't like that any better than those "show" parties, so I'm picking the lesser of two evils!) He's going to pick me up at 3:30 and when are headed to the mall for one last trip. He has a couple of things he wants to pick up for me and I don't mind wandering around looking at things.

One more thing: I got an A in my accounting class! My grade came in the mail today. I'm still a 4.0 student! Nan: I'm not an accounting major; I'm a Business major, but I would be willing to try and straighten out that payroll dept. for you--our paychecks are important...make them get it right!!

Have a great day and stay on track this weekend everyone!

GOOD MORNING CHICKS!!!!!

How was everyone's weekend??????????

Winter has arrived here. We have lots of snow. Roads were crappy but look better today.
The cookie swap was fun.4 of the people who go are old freinds and we only see each other now at the swap.Everyone was creative. The cookies are yummy.DH has emptied a few bags already.
Grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins showed up for hockey on Sat morning. We are so blessed.What a gift to give an anxious boy.
I had to pick up a cheese order in the aft so I FINISHED all the Christmas shopping!!!!!

Girlie~ the cookies are a non issue for me. The cheese is torture!!!

Yesterday was the Sunday School party and skating. Lovely.DH stayed home and did all the vacuuming and some tile!!!!! Gotta love that.
I do have this cold but it is lowgrade.
5 kids today. I will make cornflake wreaths with them.

Susie~ today is the big day. I will be thinking of you.YIPPEEE!!!! for the accounting!!!!!
Jodi~ did you get the shopping done?tree up? RELAX??????

HELLOOOOOOO to everyone else!!!!!

Hi girls! Had a busy, fun weekend, that included yardwork, church, kid's parties, shopping, baking- you name it, I did it. I did super with the food on Sat., okay on Sunday,and pretty good today and exercised each day, but scale is up 3 lbs. Oh well, it will come off some day. Sigh! DS has a band concert tonight-his first one-and a boy scout party tomorrow night, so I am the goodie queen this week.

Holly-Your cookie exchange sounds fun. I'm glad your DH helped you out this weekend. That always cheers me up!

Susie-Hope your first day at the new job goes well!

Hello to everyone else!

Jill

Hello Everyone,
Thank goodness you all are here! I wanted to come home and eat a cupcake, sort of feeling homesick for my new job and feeling scared of all I will be expected to do. But I knew that food wasn't going to solve eithier one of those things, so I came here to write instead!

My first day was sort of an overview. I took some notes on somethings but will get into more details later on in the week. Tomorrow I'm going out into the plant. That means more being stared at! That's a part of being the new girl right?

Everyone I met was very nice; but I really missed my old buddies from work. I sort of expected that. I'm thinking that in about 3 monthes, I'll be able to really tell if I'm going to like it or not. Well, in 2 weeks, when I get my check and I have that increase in pay, that might help me like it a little more?! lol

Jill: It's good that you don't sound discourged about the scales being up. I've had weeks when I've done everything right and the scales still were up. Doesn't make sense does it?

Holly: Winter arrived in Ohio today also. We had some snow, but it wasn't much, however..it's cold!! I believe that I read you are done with the shopping? Doesn't it feel great?! I'm finished also, but I do have my cards to do. I'm going to work on that tomorrow..maybe a little bit tonight.

Ok..going to spend some time with DH and then hit the Y. I need this workout!

Susie

Hey Girls, I Goofed Off All Weekend Just Rested. I Think I Needed It. I Better Get In Gear I Have Barely Started Shopping And Still Have Not Decorated. I Dont Have A Lot Of Support In That Area. Only Family Near Is Hubby And 2 Sons And 1 Grandson. And Hubby Is Not A Christmas Person. He Could Care Less For Decorations And Any Frills. Hey After 31 Yrs It Doesnt Seem Like A Issue Now. I Didnt Do Too Bad On Food But Didnt Exercise. Susie: Great Grades!! Hugs To All

Hello Ladies,

I know it's been a while since I visited here. Life just got the best of me and took me for a ride. Things are looking a bit better. My last day here at work is the 7th of January, then I start a new temp job on January 10. I have another job prospect, it is in the works and real close, but still waiting. That job will be a permanant full time position as opposed to a temp full time position. I am hoping and praying on getting that.

I found a new church that, so far, I enjoy. I have only been attending a short time, and time will tell. I enjoy it because being new to the community, it is all new to me, people don't know my business or judge me. (Recently divorced after a living with a cheating husband for the last 10 years, my job situation, moving, etc.) It is kind of great starting fresh.

Of course I have not focused on my weight issue and have gone back up from 248 to 258, not back to the all time high of 262, and hope to get a grip before I am too far gone. I think once the job situation settles down, I can focus more on the weight.

Sorry I have not been much support or a friend, but I am sure you wouldn't of wanted me in the state I had been in.

Sounds like everyone is doing a great job on things. That is wonderful. I will try to stay in touch more often. I don't have a puter at home anymore, so after the 7th of Jan it might be a bit hard to do.

Love and hugs....

Annie

Welcome Back!!
 

Annie Sound Like You Are Adjusting Well To The Changes In Your Life. The Weight Loss Will Come. Big hugs to all

HI ANNIE!!!!!!! big hugs!!!!!
What a wondeful fresh start to a wonderful new year!!! Prayers coming your way for the best of everything.

Thank you Holly, I have really missed chatting with you. You always seem to perk me up and cheer me on. You are awesome and wonderful.

Annie

Annie:
Welcome back and thank you for the update. Try to keep in touch as much as you can!


I'm not able to get on that often. It's been busy. These are my basic days this week: get up around 6am (5am on kickboxing days), go to the gym, go to work at 8am, go home at 5pm and get ready for my other job from 6pm -9pm and then when i get home I'm hungry. I tried not to eat a ton last night. Then I went to bed around 10.30p and got up and am doing it all again today.

At least I am doing well with the workouts plus am standing and walking around at my night job.

Sunday was my birthday and it was awesome. Did I say this already? DH took me to our local state park...we had a brunch there and then spent a couple of hours walking the trails, looking at bears, bald eagles and owls, feeding goats and watching the elk and buffalo and deer graze in the pastures. Very cool. And good exercise. Glad we got to spend a ton of time together - we're hardly seeing each other so far this week with the way my night job schedule is.

Hope all of you are well!

Girlie

Hi Ladies...I hope I am in the right place. Is this the place where people wanted to get down to 199? Well, I had the most horrific awakening to get on the scale (w/out glasses) and think that I was 200. The next day, I put on the specs, and found that I was a whopping 223. And 223-That is how I feel-Huge. And I am ashamed to go to the mainland (America) to see the family because I just feel so bad to be so huge. Actually, it does not look all that bad (to me and my sig other) but I can see my brother's face when I get to airport. Now how is that for humiliation? I am the fattest person in my family, we are all small-avg frame, less than 150 lbs. Like many of you after 2 kids I was still normal: size 8, 125 lbs? I stayed there until the past 5 years or so when it creeped up slowly and padded itself to my a$$. Literally. Then 2 years ago it crept up a little more quickly (with the help of falling in love and eating 3 meals a day in expensive restaurants each and every day, with dessert, thanks) and BINGO, here I am in a mess.
What have I done? Talk a lot. Write a lot. Try diets for 2-3 days. Find excuses. Like, I cannot put myself through torture of Scarsdale if I have other little problems that need fixing. Ho hum. I have done great with portion size, more exercise than just breathing in and out, and I am totally off processed foods and bad carbs. Still I am stuck between 220-219.
Am I in the right place? Any suggestions?! Thanks to a wonderful bunch of chicks.
Cathy

welcome raindancer1 !!!!
 

Now I Know Why I Couldnt Use Raindancer.
My Husband and I Drove Truck Longhaul For Years And Raindancer Was My Cb Handle. Yes They Really Do Have Them. Thats Where I Got So Fat. Always Been Heavy, But That Lifestyle Really Packed It On.

Holly: Hope You Have A Little Break From The Bad Weather. Its Cold Here Now. Oh Well It Is No Conparison. In The 40's Today.

Susie: How was your 2nd day, great I'm sure.

BIG HUGS TO ALL

hello everyone,
just a quick fly by. i am with you all in spirit just so many things going on as usual. this time of year is such a rush! i'm still shopping anyone have a great idea for a 13 yo son who has everything already?? i am having such a hard time finding him gifts this year. it is driving me nuts!! finally everyone here is feeling better, i shouldn't say that too loud i might bring the curse back lol.

annie- nice to see you back we missed you! hope your fresh start works out well for you!! good luck with the job thing!!

girlie glad you had a nice birthday!!

debbie- good for you trying a healthier lifestyle!!

raindancer- welcome yes we are all trying to get down to 199. good luck !!

holly- how have you been feeling? is the bug gone?
labchick, greenlass, mychoice and everyone else hello!!!

Hi , I want to join I had a baby back in August and I gained 70lbs. I hope to get motivated because I have just been so depressed about my weight.

current 216 lbs

Welcome Raindancer and Fatky!! You are in the right place for support on this journey!!!
Just join in!!

I feel a ton better today.Had major spurts of energy. Just 3 kids all day!! I shovelled snow for over an hour this morning. Great workout!!
I washed the floor. woohoo.
DS made his own lunch this morning. He was so proud. he got margarine all over the counter, floor fridge..... YOUCH!
DD had her dance recital last night. She was so confident and got all her steps right.
The school concert was tonight. It was Loooooooong and hooooooooot. Both kids were freakin adorable and did well.
Food was good all day,water good,exercise good!!!!!!!!
I have made peanut butter balls and fudge.I will make more peanut brittle(hubby ate a whole batch) tomorrow for teacher gifts etc!!!

Jodi~ HI! I am a long way from 13 year old boys.My nephews get $ and hockey gear or big stuff for the whole family like foozball,pooltable......

How's it going Susie??

Girlie~you be good to yourself. Those are looong days. Glad the time with DH was so nice.

Hugs dear chicks!!

Good Morning Girls !!
 

HI, i HAVE A FEW MINUTES BEFORE I HAVE TO GET READY FOR WORK. JUST WANTED TO TOUCH BASE. I'VE DONE WELL ON FOOD. THIS WEEK I ADDED SOME NEW FOODS, WE GET IN A RUT AND EAT THE SAME THINGS OVER AND OVER. I TRIED SOME ACORN SQUASH AND SPAGHETTI SQUASH THIS WEEK.
MOST OF THE FAMILY LOVED THEM. I STILL AM HAVING PROBLEMS STAYING AWAY FROM SWEET TEA.

HOLLEY: I ADMIRE YOUR ENERGY SO MUCH!!
YOU TRULY GET THE MOST FROM YOUR LIFE.

FATFY: WELCOME AND CONGRAT ON THE NEW BABY.
YOU WILL FIND ALL KINDS OF SUPPORT HERE.

JODI: CANT HELP WITH GIFT IDEA FOR 13YO. MY YOUNGEST IS 26 AND GRANDSON IS 8. TOUGH AGE TO PLEASE, NOT A CHILD BUT BARELY A TEEN.

SUSIE, NAN, RANDANCER, ANNIE, AND JILL: HAVE A BLESSED DAY AND HUGS TO ALL.