Hey everyone!
I made it to curves again and even went an extra round. I wish I had good news about food...BUT
B- 2 slices of w-wheat toast with a dab of p-butter, and a orange.
L- roast w/ mashed potato and gravy, corn.
D- a sm piece of roast.
I difantly see room for improvement.

Judy: Welcome home. We missed you. Glad things are going well.

Haleys: Welcome, you will find all kinds of support here. Glad to have you here. What part of texas do you live in. I'm about 25 mls nw of ft worth in the country.

Susie: I agree with Judy, do what makes you happy about TOPS but I know you would do great.

LB: Your doing great! You really rock! :)

Have a great evening, If its cool enough I think I'll take a walk. Later

Hi Everyone....

Still hanging in here.....so hot here though! I didn't exercise on Sunday, went to the Twin Cities to pick up my boyfriend. Then on Monday I almost had an impromptu overnight trip...so packed to go and got in the car.....only to discover...the plan was off by a week, it is next Monday night.....luckily wasn't even out of town before the call came.....so ended up going out for dinner and a long harley ride! Very nice evening with the BF! So today I walked 3 miles outside. The new shoes are awesome.....my feet and legs get tired, not sore and full of blisters! Feels good! Tomorrow I will go to the Y and ride the bike and lift weights.

Judy...Welcome back!

Haley's....Welcome

Everyone.....keep on keeping on!

Lilybutt

I'm feeling a bit miserable today, I ate 1800 calories today :mad: I feel like I totally blew my day! I did do 30 minutes of cardio, and I will do at least an hour tomorrow (maybe 90 minutes) to make up for being bad.

My husband ordered pizza for dinner, he meant well, and I only ate 2 pieces and 2 breadsticks...but it was 1350 calories!!! (I just looked up all the nutritional value... and I about fell out of my chair!!) I just need to control myself more around food, and stand my ground when he's trying to convince me it's ok!!

Susie, What exactly is TOPS? If I were given the opportunity I would sign up for all those things!! (I love to volunteer my time, jump into projects and emerse myself in things to do! Unfortunatly around here, I'm yet to really make any friends or find any groups worth joining. Every time I try, I get a great big kick in the butt from my new "friends"...)

Haley, welcome to out group! You are so close, but I definately understand being a little scared!! How have you been losing your weight? Good ol' diet and exercise? Or something special?

Judy, Welcome back! I definately agree with you, this support system here is amazing!! I don't know that I could do it without these ladies!

Debbie, An extra round at Curves?! How awesome! As for your food choices, wow they look better than mine, even on a good day!! I'm cutting my calories and slowly, oh so slowly, switching to healthier foods...

Lily, Thank Goodness you realized before you got out of town! What a pain in the bum!! But at least you've got some kick butt new shoes and your walking bunches!

Judy, having a support network like this really does make a huge difference! I feel so lucky that I found this site with so many wonderful people.

Debbie, I'm from Houston, but I go to school in Austin.

LegallyBrunette, Yep good ol' diet and exercise. I've been sticking to about 1200 calories a day and 4-5 days a week of an hour on the elliptical with every other day doing strength training as well. I haven't exercised since last Thursday, blahh, but I'm definitely going tomorrow. I need to learn how to control myself around food, I'm fine when I'm by myself, but if my friends and I go out and they're eating badly, I eat badly too. I definitely need to change this! If you find any tips to change this, please let me know!!

Good morning everyone,
Just a quick hello. As soon as my dinner finishes cooking, I'll be out the door to curves. With dh working nites I cook in the am. I don't get home til after he leaves for work. This way he has at least 1 real meal a day. He just "nukes" it when he's ready.

Haley: If you every find a way to resist good food when you are out with friends
PLEASE! PLEASE! share it with all of us.
I sure don't have that kind of willpower.

Lily: My favorite thing in Minneapolis
is the Mall of America. I only got to send a few hours there, but I loved it.
Oh yeah! I love chicken and wild rice soup. I can't find anyone who has heard of it here. Great stuff. But nothing I love more than to ride my Harley.

LB: When we mess up all we can do is forgive ourselves, Learn from it and get right back on plan. You are doing great.
Just keep going.

Big (((HUGS))) Have a great day.

Hi all, just wanted to stop in and say hi! Tomorrow is the offical WI day - however I just WI on Monday since I was on vacation last week and forgot to WI before we left. I'm feeling pretty good today, I put on a pair of capris that I bought about a month ago, and I can now slide them off without unbuttoning them! That's always exciting. I haven't dung to the back of the closet yet for my "skinny" clothes, but I'm getting tempted to take out at least one pair of jeans just to test every so often.

LB - I'm with you on the scale, I step on it way too much. I also like to take my measurements to see where I am on that too - those numbers always make me feel good. Because sometimes even though the numbers on the scale are going down, it's just not noticable. yk?

HI Chicks!! Nice to see everyone here!!!

This is what has been eating me....
I had the most incredible talk last night with the woman who ran the parenting workshop at our school in June. She is a gifted teacher and therapist. We connected on a personal level and I asked her some questions about managing my personal life and she invited me to her home to talk. I was there til 12am. I went after doing Grandma’s hair.
I really wanted to find some answers and peace with my mixed feelings and changes in my relationship with my family of origin. I was given some great feedback that I think will help me sort through it.
I have been anxious abut DS and she gave insight on what we/I have been doing and I now realize I am on a good path with him.
We talked about my anxiousness about where this Avon business is going. I really need to have some clear ideas with it. It is soooo hard to balance the parts of my life. Obviously, for me, number one is my family. I also need to nurture the spirit in me that LOVES to run a business. It is good for my soul. It is what I do best and it feels great. There is a lot of opportunity for me.
I adore the kids I babysit and it is good steady income.
The bottom line is we need more income. Hubby put a major effort into making changes this past year and it didn’t pan out. H has a good employer now but no big bucks or benefits.
I need to figure out just how much I can do and I want to do. I am afraid of losing myself in the mix. But if running a business is being true to myself I wont get lost, right?
I dont need to do as much with school council and I can delegate more for Sunday school. I will ask hubby to help more with housework. That is the big thorn in my side. Again, we need the income for the kids to do the activities that are important to them and we have a bit of debt to clear up. He can do his part!
The woman last night is looking at making changes in her life and interestingly she wants to use her skills and develop a “centre” and has no ideas how to do it. She asked for my guidance to help her!! That is cool because I feel I will need her “therapy”.

Right now I am super tired and a little headachey and hot. Supposed to go up to 33C today again.
I have a loooong to do list. Feeling anxious about that too.

I need to: make several phone calls, go to the township office,make banana bread, feeze a mountain of green beans, fold laundry, take kids to bible school, sort and bag avon, get books ready to deliver, go to library, wash the kitchen floor, I have 2 extra kids today, make a double batch of spaghetti casserole for supper tonight- 1/2 for lunch for the bible school troupe tomorrow..............
Oh yeah, and love and nurture my kids, hubby and myself!! ( and the cats and rabbit)
Some days I think it is no wonder I am fat. No time or energy to take better care of it.
Lots to ponder and process today.

OH! I received a phonecall yesterday asking that I attend the Avon sales meeting Thursday evening because I am to receive an award!!!??? Yowza. What the heck??

Hello,
I'm using my lunch hour today to catch up on email, and the board.
I had a great workout last night. Walked for 30 min with my workout partner, then did upper body weight training. I went home and at dinner. When I got in bed with a magazine I relized that I hadn't done my ab work for the day, so I got out of bed and did it. I felt like that was a MAJOR accomplishment. There would have been a time when I thought "I'll just do it tomorrow" but I decided that tomorrow might not come so I did it then.

I will walk again tonight and hit the weight room for some lower body work.

Today's food:
B=rice crispies w/ milk, water
L=ham and cheese sand, handful of chips, 2 cookies (one would have been better), water,
D=(We have it planned) steak (from the grill)--I'm not a big meat eater so it will be a small piece), baked potato with butter, peas, water
Exercise=30 min walk, lower body weightraining, abs


Haley: It's nice to have you hear with us. You have done so well. I think it's normal to be afraid of something new. I know that I've worked so long and hard on my weight loss, I ofren wonder what I'll do when I get to where I want to be. Does that make sense?

Judy: Glad you are back! You will get back on track. Believe in yourself.

Debbie: How was Curves? You have been doing so well with getting there. I remember when you first started..look how far you have come!

LegBlo: Debbie is right...forgive yourself and move on!

Holly: I completley understand what you are going through with that thought process. I don't want to loose myself eithier in some things that I think seem like they are what I would love to do, but not sure if it will cause me more stress or not. I always tend to take on to much. Let us know what Avon award you get!

OK..time to get back to work. I do want to step outside so that I"m not in the building all day.

Susie

Happy Hump Day!!!

Another scorching day in Indianapolis! Shu weeee, however I don't care for snow and cold either. hmmmm, wonder why I stay in Indiana. Family, I suppose.

Legally B - You are doing a wonderful job on your crunches. Don't let one day of pizza bring you down. Jump back on the truck and go for the OP ride.

Susie - If TOPS is something you feel you really want to do and actually have time for, go for it, however only you can answer that question. Bravo for getting out of bed and doing your AB workout. I am with you, once in bed, it is easy to say heck with it.

Haleys - Welcome to a wonderful bunch of ladies. We all are very supportive, do please come back!

Best get busy, lunch 30 minutes is about up!

Have a sweet (not food) evening!

Annie

Judy - Welcome back, and good luck on the new job. New job, new journey, you can get right back in there and do this!

Holly - trading therapy, now that is an excellent idea.

Lilyb - a harley ride and a long walk with BF, how dreamy!

Kelly - Goodluck on your WI, let us know how it went.

somehow my close got in the middle of my post...

Ladies~ Needing a collective hug. I went to bed at 1 and slept for 2 hours. I haven't woken any more clear headed.
Some of the stuff is done but not all.
My neighbour just called saying her brother was going to throw out beds and beds of perrenials, did I want any? She was off to rescue what she could. Yup! More work, of course. Cant refuse free perrenials. Oh ,so overwhelmed. Hoping for a BIG sleep tonight and then decisive thought tomorrow.

Susie, that is exactly how I feel. Right now, my main focus is losing weight (well, besides school, of course). When I get to my goal weight, of course I'll be ecstatic, but I want to be at the point where I'm still watching what I eat and exercising but not always thinking about losing weight. Really, though, what am I going to do once I'm there??

Holly, sending hugs your way!!!

Hey ladies, just an FYI here... hubby lost his job (long issue, but in the end it was over him not closing the freezer door for 5 minutes... and his boss had been trying to get rid of him for awhile...)

So we're leaving today for our hometown, so we won't be around too much over the next few days... *sigh* Wish me luck staying with my plan... because it'll be so hard at my mother in law's house! Especially because she tries to help DH feel better with food!

HUGS LB!! Hang tough!!!
HI Haley

Thursday is starting out better than Wednesday.
I felt weak and pukey all day yesteday.At 1pm I laid down and slept for 2 hour which took the edge off.
I did accomplish the Avon stuff and eveything else just had to wait.



I do do stuff for me and it may not seem like it to others. A Mom asked me yesterday,” why do you bother?” Well, because I love to do it.The domestic stuff, like canning,freezing,gardening, although work ,are mostly for me and because I LOVE to do it. Likewise with the choice to be home with and for my kids and family. Coming here to 3fc is definitely a break from reality and nurtures my soul in a big way. So is journalling.
I had a really good talk with my little family over supper about how I am feeling and what needs to change. For a small start the kids will pick up all the toys every night. Dh will clear the table and sweep the kitchen floor. We will all benefit from my Avon sales.Once again, although work, I an a entrepeneur and this fits. I am great at direct marketing. It is good to connect with business women again and the women in my community. Part of me is a little shocked at how fast it has taken off. I need to reorganize my life a little with help from the rest of my family.
Hubby DID clear the table. The kids DID pick up toys. The floor should have been swept and table wiped but it is progress.
I had a good sleep, thankfully. Today I will list priorites and make a chart for cleaning.
I need to make an office area and set up books for book keepig.
3 kids going to bible school, 3 here to play.
Food yesterday was odd because I felt odd. Plain bread was eaten in the early part.
I have a casserole to make this morning and then beans to freeze.
I am getting a big load of wood chips to snuggle up old beds and cover new ones till I plant.

Have a fruitful day!!!

Hi all, WI was good today - I'm down 2 pounds! :cheer: for a total of 21! :cheer: Just think of where I would be if I had actually been as dedicated to losing when I started this 5 months ago as I am now. But no looking back - only looking forward from this point on!!

I forgot whose signature I seen it in where it says "I can't lose 100 pounds, but I can lose 10 pounds 10 times" that is so the case! I've already done it twice, I can do it 8 more times right?

Holly - I can totally relate to losing yourself. I'm just at the point where I am starting to find myself again. And I didn't even realize how lost I was until suddenly I was alone - with plenty of time to find me. But I am so happy with what I found. And you will be too - follow your heart, if it's telling you to run a business than I say take off running! If there is one thing I have discovered in the past couple of months is life is too short to be unhappy. So follow your heart - it will take you where you need to go. :grouphug: hope things get a bit calmer for you soon.

LB - sorry to hear about dh's job. hope you are able to survive you mil house ok. :grouphug:

Kelly~ thanks for the feedback. I am pretty selfaware and I do delve into the soul searching stuff. Maybe too much. I need to organize the parts of my life differently so that there is flow and peace and down time.I am excited about the business stuff. I was my very happiest and most complete when I owned a business. I was single and then newly in a relationship tho. It was easier.
Take care.

TGIF!! That's where the group from work is going tonight-TGIFs. I am saving most of my points for the adventure

I had a small victory today, I got into my size 20 jeans WITHOUT having to lie on the bed, suck it in and zip like crazy. Just a normal, put on the pants and zip this morning. It is amazing how when pants fit looser, they get longer in the leg length. Very excited.

Kelly - Congrats on your 2lb loss, that is wonderful! You go!!!

Legally B - Sorry to hear about your hubby losing his job. However, you know when one door closes another opens. Hang tough, and be ready for good things to come to you.

Not much going on this weekend. Don't work at Kohl's as my son has his first football game tomorrow. He is a lineman for his HS team. However, he did some major damage to his ankle last night playing basketball. It is swollen huge and is on crutches. The trainer at football is going to look at it this morning, then let me know if he needs to be seen by the doc. Sheesh. So I go to the game tomorrow to watch my son sit on the bench. Bleacher mom's need ribbons.

Everyone have a terrific weekend, stay focused, and I am going to do the 25 crunches today and all weekend!

(((HUGS)))

Annie

The bug seem to have left town!!!
Well, I either had the flu or needed to sleep around the clock. Maybe both.
Anyhow the Mom’s I sit for got home early and I went to bed and slept. Hubby did supper and all the kid stuff and I slept. I was up at 2 am for a while but went back to sleep.
My tummy is better. I have made a list this morning.It is already up to 14 items of things to do. I cut out things like baking banana bread. I am still trying to get my head around the Avon business. I need to keep at reorganizing. I must say my hubby and kids have consistantly kept things tidy all week!!!!! It is such a relief to me.It makes everything else seem possible.
I will also have more “free” time when the kids are back in school. 4 of them will be gone most of the day. Makes a big difference. The babies/toddlers nap in the aft too.
I am scared and excited all at once.

I saw a picture of me at bible school with the kids. I was sitting. I always look in the mirror when I am standing. Sitting is just plain horrific. I am huge. No question about it. I am feeling lke my old self in a lot of ways. The body just doesn’t fit. I was 190 then. Fit. Happy. Dynamic.......... I want the body that goes with this feeling.

Off to acheive greatness with my day!! LOL!!

Hi!
I've been MIA since Thursday. It seems that as the week ends, I just get busier and busier.

I had a good weighin on Thursday. Down 1.5 pounds. Now I need to focus on this week's 1 pound loss. That's what I'm going to do each week...focus on the next pound. Not five, not ten, just a pound a week. The lady who did our program on Thursday touched on that subject from the TOPS book, The Choice is Mine. To just focus each week on one pound. It would soon add up wouldn't it?

It's been a very long week since I last posted. Ladies, my family needs your prayers and good thoughts. My sister-in-law found out Wednesday that she has breast cancer (this is my biggest fear!). She had a cyst removed a week ago and everyone thought it wasn't anything. The report came back that it was cancer and it's not showing up as Primary. Meaning that it must be somewhere else in the body. She is going though a lot of test right now and is very scared. I'm scared for her. She's 41. They found the test in a mammagrom and it didn't show that it was something to worry about eithier but the thought of it being in her breast freaked her out so she wanted it out...good thing!

Then on Thursday morning, I heard the news of the Marines who were killed and I knew one of them. He's from my home town, Sabina, and I am friends with his Aunt. This is very hard on our community and I know there are countless others who are going through the same thing.

It's a reminded to be happy for health and family and live each day to it's fullest.

Which I am not doing with keeping this weight on! I've been waiting on doing so many things after I loose this weight..well..forget that approach. I'm going to do those things AND get this weight off! Who is with me? It doesn't matter how many times you have tried, started over, whatever...let's start today. I'm back in this Race ladies!!

Holly: I totally get that "Body doesn't fit" thing. I'm willing to do what it takes to change it to get that feeling...sounds like you are too.. we CAN do it!

Annie: I bet it felt wonderful when those jeans slide on...keep hold of that feeling.

Legally: I'm sorry to hear about the job loss. That can be scary. Hopefully he will find something soon. How did you do with your plan at MIL?

Dkkrf: Congrats on the weight loss. YES you can do it eight more times...I love that saying..I hadn't seen it before.

Well ladies, I have a few things to do this evening to get ready for the work week.

I just had to stop in and get my thinking process right...that's what this site does for me. Thanks for being faithful in your posting.

Susie

Susie~ i want to change it in spirit and in my head but I dont seem to do it. I have been thinking about that a lot.

This is our pic from the church directory.

I have house reno pics too!

I need a Monday morning kick in the pants!!!!!!!!! Get with it Hollyhock!!!!!!!

I posted house pics in my journal.
Go to the top of this page, click on journals, scroll through til you find Hollyhock, click on read more, ta da.

Happy Monday Everyone!!

Weekend was okie dokie. Still have not diverted one time from the points system. Yahoo! I am always full and find myself looking for stuff to eat to be sure to use up all my points, unbelievable! Cut grass yesterday then took it easy the rest of the day. Took my son to the hospital Saturday for x-rays, ankle not broke, thank God, however a very serious sprang. He is in an air cast.

Several associates bring in goodies from their gardens and lay them out for the taking. Today I have gathered, 3 red tomatos, 1 yellow tomato, 2 cucumbers, 1 green pepper, 1 hot pepper, for my ZERO points treats for the next few days. YUMMY!!

Holly - you can do it-achieve the greatness, reach your goals. What a very lovely, attractive family you have.

Susie - Thoughts, prayers and many hugs!

WI tonight, I feel as if I have done a good job this week, will let you know tomorrow!

HUGS to all

Annie

Susie, lots of good thoughts and prayers your way.

I took a break this past week and have gained 3 pounds, I'm not going to worry too much about it and just focus on eating 1200 calories a day and exercising 5 days this week. Hopefully with being very strict I can lose those 3 pounds and a few more, but right now, I'm aiming for 3. I don't think I'll take another week off thing, I just gain weight I've already lost, how redundant!

Good luck this week!

Susie~ It took some time to digest your new about your SIL. I hope thay can find the source and she can start the healing process.
Hi Annie~ glad DS is mostly okay.These boys!!!
Haley~ I am with ya!!!

Hi girlies,

Monday, ughhhh. Yesterday was a wonderful day. My mom's sister, and brother both had birthday's so together we did a brunch. It was nice. My mom planned the whole menu, I just went over and helped her prepare and get the thing in gear. I am not really an egg person, but the spinach quiche and the green chile bake were great hits. Really way to much food, but it was fun to start the day off with Mimosas. Yum
It was fun seeing everyone. My aunt has retired, and has moved away, so I haven't seen her in over 6 months. She was very surprised to see me also. She said about a dozen times, how great I look, and that I just seemed more comfortable in my body. I have a long way to go, but it was nice to have someone notice, and to be able to comment on it. It was a nice day.
Meals have been good, I am doing what I can. I weighed in last Wed, and was down 2.4, dreading tommorrows WI, as it is TOM (AGAIN). YIKES

Susie--prayers, hugs, and strength to you. Our health is so important, be sure you are taking good care of yourself, getting lots of excersise, but also rest. Stress can really take it out of you.

Holly--LOVELY pics, your children are just beautiful. You are a gorgeous woman, and it really shows. A great family photo. A while back you were talking about a photo of you with freinds sitting. I just had a photo given to me that was taken about 2 weeks ago. I agree. I look good standing, but HORRIBLE sitting. YUCK. I want to burn it, but decided, to add it to my collection of "this is my journey", and hopefully in a year, I can look back and see a difference.

Haley--Keep trying girl. Don't give up.

Debbie--Hi, hope all is going well with you. I think about you when our TEMPS go up to 90+, and think that you are in this all day long. Yuck

Annie--Great loss girl. Keep on going. WOW

Have a great week, take care, and take care of YOU.

Sandi

Oh my! Once again time has slipped away from me and I just haven’t had time to sit down and post…..officially I am back to work…but just 3 days this week and next then back to full time! Oh well it has been a great summer and I am ready to go back!

I REALLY wanted to be at 230 by the end of the month….but I just am stuck bouncing around between 238-240……so I may not make it…but I am not giving up!!!!!

Sandi…It is nice to get the compliments, even when we don’t feel that good about ourselves….it does boost the ego!

Annie…..Don’t you love the fresh veggies this time of year….I have been downing the fresh tomatoes from the farmers market YUM…..have some cukes and green beans too!!! Never thought I would consider them a treat, but I do!!!

Holly….great pic! Your kids are cuties!!

Susie…..thinking of you and your family…..we need to cherish everyday in everyway!!

Oh yes….I did 5 days of exercise last week again……and already did two days this week….I start my weeks on Sunday…..so I am doing the right things!!!!

Well just wanted to touch base…..good eating and exercising to all!!!

Lilybutt

Good morning,
Sorry about being MIA again. Just rambling thru life. I've not been op. Not really crazy off. Just enough that I'm sure I've gained. I missed curves yesterday so I will have WI today. I hate when I loose my focus. No reason. Thing are the same here. My life is very stable... or is that boring.
I did make it to curves 3x last week and plan to go this am. We have a small family owned gym close and they have water aerobics. I'm thinking about that. Might be a nice addition to my routine.

Susie: (((HUGS)))... I'm sending my prayers that way. I hope everything goes well for your SIL.

Holly: Thank you for sharing pix. House looks wonderful. That is a very nice family picture. The last one we had done. was in the 80's.

Lily: Hi :) They start school so early. Our state is trying to pass a bill that no public school will start till after labor day. Some kids started last week. That is crazy. We don't miss much school because of bad weather. Listen to me complain, Its easy when your kids are grown. LOL

Sandi: CONGRATS!!! That's a big loss.
You are doing great. :)

Haley: You're working hard. You'll lose that 3 lbs. Our body water weight changes so fast. That 3lbs is probably mostly just water. That's why I don't weigh but once a month. I get discouraged too easily.

Annie: Sounds like everthing is going well for you. You sound very UP. :)


Everyone have a blessed day. I have to get moving... BIG (((HUGS)))

I am feeling more centered. I have been reorganizing life a bit and I must say DH and the kids are holding up their end of the bargain.
I am eating too much or at least mindlessly. I am not getting enough exercise. I have realized I get the August blues. This time last year I became clinically depressed. I caught myself this year. I love my gardens and going to the beach but for day to day living and work I really do not like this heat. I feel sick and weak and want to curl up in a ball til the end of Sept.
I made a list on Saturday and it had about 15 items "to do" and they are all completed. it is slowly coming back to me of how I used to function with a home business.I used to schedule everything, even laundry etc.When you are home all day and you are a homemaker, Mom, babysitter and runa business they all overlap, you need to give each a block of time and time for yourself too. I am dong better with it.
I have 8 kids today. DD is going to a bday party from 10-3.

I have posted some house pics in my journal yesterday and will again today if you want to take a peek.
HUGS!!

I like the family pic but it is not fantastic.This one of the kids is fantastic!

:( :( I was up 3lbs!!
I'll have to get busy and get back op.
Same goal for August. Maybe I'll make it.
Got to go. I'll change tracker later.

Deb we can do this!!!! i started recording on fitday again yesterday, yikes, over 2000 cal!!! I need to be under 1800. ARG!!!!

Howdie!

Deb and Holly - Come on let's get focused, we can do this, here comes some of my UP vibes transporting your way.........

Holly - Your kiddies are gorgeous and look very happy! What an awesome job you have done with them.

LillyB - Great job on exercising, you rock!

Sandi - Sounds like a fun day with momma and relatives.

My big news today.....down 2 lbs at WI at WW last night, for a total of 12.5. I am so excited and pumped. That was with eating movie popcorn Friday night when we went to see Dukes of Hazzard and also a margarita last week. I think I will do better this next Monday, as there are no outtings planned.

School sign ups and hair appt tonight. Should get home around 9. That is late for me.. I go to bed with the chickens and get up when the bars close. 3:30 am since working OT here. 5:30 am to 7:30 am in the mailroom then 7:30 am to 4:30 pm (when I can get out of here on time) at my regular job. Kohls on Saturdays.

Got to get busy. Have a marvy OP day!!

Annie

Good morning,
Thanks for all the encouragement :)
I think it has a lot to do with the heat.
I have 0 energy. Only a couple more months and it will be better. Yeah!!
I'm off to a good start this am. I had my usual low carb yougurt, and natural applesauce, and of course my iced coffee.
I plan to go to curves also. So for at least now, I'm OP.
Hope everyone is doing well. I'll check in this evening.
GIANT GROUP (((HUG)))

THANKS AGAIN :)

Good Morning My Lovely Racers!

Stayed on track and OP all day long yesterday. I can't believe I am starting my 4th week with WW and have not fallen off the wagon one time. Maybe not ate the right things, but always in my point range for the day! Yeah!

Hope everyone is doing well this morning! Had an enjoyable evening with my hairdresser. Hair turned out great. Trying to grow it out, so it is driving me nuts.

Another hot, humid day, here in Indy. I will take it over snow anyday, however.

Everyone have a glorious OP day!

Hugs

Annie

Good job Annie, that is awesome!!!

I got on the scale this morning and was at 207, so I lost whatever I gained, I would like to be down 2 pounds by Sunday morning, so I'm just going to stick to my 1200 calories and either ride my bike or go to the gym the rest of this week.

Good luck to everyone!

I think, I say in a whisper, with my fingers crossed, knocking on wood wearing my lucky charms, I may have broke the plateau.....weighed in today....down 4 pounds!!!! But I am being reserved and waiting to see what happens the next few days....maybe??? the exercise is working?? LOL

Lilybutt

I was under 2000 cal yesterday. In the right direction at least.Aiming for 1800 today!
I posted more pics in my journal!!!

I'm Back Again
 

Hey Ladies,
I am not sure how many of you will remember me but I know at least a few of you were here the last time I was. Congratulations to all the successes since I have been gone. Since I left here, I have gained more weight, been put on High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol meds, and have reached Borderline Diabetic status. I have also been a non smoker for 1 year and 1 month. I can not seem to find the motivation to change even for my health. Can I tag along for some inspiration?
Sue

HI SUZI!!!!! Welcome back!!! Sorry about the health issues. You can tag along and even get motivated to lose some weight!!! HUGS!!!!!!

Good evening,
I have done a little better today.
I made it to curves and then I had a very busy day at work. Lots of climbing and stooping.
B- yogurt and nat. applesauce.
L- kfc tender roast chicken breast w/ 2
sides of green beans.
D- slim-fast and a pork chop. I did say I did better not great.

Sue: WELCOME BACK!! Good for you quitting smoking. :)
We are just racing on. Some days we're the tortise, some days we're the hare. Lately I feel like I've been the start line... Going nowhere.

Holly: DD looks like a little angel.
You really did wonders on your basement.
It looks terrific. I like the paint job.

Lily: CONGRATS!! :) What a fantastic loss. I'd say you really blasted off of that plateau.

Haley: Your doing great. Just try to stay focused. Look who is giving that advise. Miss Rambler-off in a whole other universe... LOL

Annie: I so glad you enjoy WW. Sounds like you are doing really well.
My hair is down to the middle of my back, but this time of year you can't tell because I keep it up in a clip.

Every one have a good evening.

Morning Chicks!!!!

I am BLOATED!!
Too much salt and too much heat and not enough water yesterday!!!! I feel and look like the Michelin Man.
I did well with food and then came home from getting healthy groceries and pigged out on feta cheese. Fine in moderaton or sprinkled on tomatoes. WAY too much salt and fat at the end of the day.
I was super tired all day but had a great sleep last night. It is going to be a glorious 26c today(72F) YA freakin HOOOO!!!!! I may weed the veggie patch. A tomato worm has eaten an entire plant, must go hunting for it.
DS has been building benches for in his closet/fort since 7am. The banging is obnixious but he is sooo creative.
I ordered back to school clothes and shoes for the kids from Sears, new jeans for hubby and a summer night for me, mine is almost a rag.
Today I will stay away from the bread and butter. I have been using fitday again and I mostly eat carbs and fats. ARG!!!
HUGS chicks!!