Hello everyone - thanks for your thoughts and prayers! I called my mom to tell her about my nephew and leukemia - she told me that she just had a biopsy that day and was waiting to hear back about ovarian cancer. YIKES! Just all kinds of crazy things going on over here.

DH and I have been baby sitting the 7 year old and 1.5 year old. I changed my first diaper this weekend. We are getting a taste of what it's like never to have any private time - but the kids go with their grandmother after she's off of work at night.

My body is achy, and I'm just too young! I turn 27 in December and it's time to get some of this weight off. I'm figuring my fall workout plan, and my father called me this weekend to tell me that he entered me into a weight loss contest LOL. Well, he asked me if I would do it. It's kind of like the Biggest Loser, it's local (and no TV cameras). So my dad and his wife and a couple other family members are in it. The first weigh in is Friday, then once every month until January. That means 5 weigh ins. I can do this! I'm kind of excited and can't wait to start. January 6th's weigh in could be a great start to the new year for me. I would like to lose 40 pounds by then. That is losing an average of 8 pounds a month - not unrealistic at all.

So...the hard part is weighing in on Friday. I know I'm not 231 any longer as my signature says, I'm guessing around 241. So I'm gonna go home and put on workout clothes so I can weigh in with the same clothes every month.

I'm excited! I've got a trip to visit my mom planned in November...and my anniversary is that month too...and then my birthday in december...then New Year. I want it to be a happy new year!

So it starts with me posting more often! I probaby can't every day, but at least a few times a week, I will try.

My new health insurance plan also has a "rewards" program and I can log my workouts online and gain points, etc. So many new things.

Hope all is well everyone. Anyone want to join me for a new start? My weigh in is Friday and I'll update when the verdict comes in. No matter what, it's possible that we can be at or very well on our way to 199 by New Year. A New Year's Challenge, everyone? Please join me!!!!

I miss my stinking elliptical machine! I also miss feeling good about myself!

Girlie

OK, so I'm a slacker
 

Hi everyone! WOW, am I the biggest slacker on the planet. It's been over a week since I posted. Haven't weighed myself lately, but I'm not sure I want to see the scales right now anyway. Labor Day weekend didn't seem all that bad, but when you start adding up the items - cheeseburger, mac & cheese, brownie, Cherry Coke, crackers & dip (light sour cream, though! :dunno: ) Plus I had fruit - that's about the only healthy thing on that plate.

The good news is that I've been faithful to water aerobics! Hopefully I can get my food right so all of that will work together.

Had another conversation w/a new individual about bariatric surgery. I am an excellent candidate and am seriously considering it for next year. I know it's drastic, and I keep hearing the risks of staying at my weight far outweigh any risks of the surgery. I'll keep you posted.

Take care, everyone!

Hello,
Just a quick post today. I'm packing and getting ready to leave on our trip for Nashville in the morning.

I got up this morningg adn did the Walk Away the Pounds power mile. Also got a pedicure today and then went wig shooing with my SIL.

I'm feeling very enpowered because I"ve stayed on plan and I'm deterimed to even when I'm on vacation. But I am looking forward to getting back and into a routine again so taht I will stay on track.

I'm at 246 and my next goal is 239 by October 8.

Ill be back on Saturday gals.

Susie

Hello Ladies.........

Sounds likes all is good. Rested, losing, and exercising....congrats to the "losers".

It has been one heck of a few days, dad's surgery was a bit on the scary side. He went into cardiac arrest while in pace maker surgery, they paddled him, brought him back and put a defibulator/pace maker in him. He is finally home and doing well. AMEN! Mom was a mess, but doing better also. My older THREE brothers were no help, and did not even come to the hospital, so Sunday afternoon I got them all together and gave them all a marvelous butt chewing. What good it will do, I don't know, but I feel better anyway.

I had a couple of off eating days, not bad, but not completely on track. Was back at it yesterday and today has been good also. Didn't get to WI on Monday (my normal WW day) as it was a holiday and they were closed, so decided to wait till this next Monday to WI. I hope for a good loss, I feel good about it.

My DS won his Varisty game last Friday, of course he had more than normal play time, but I was at the hospital with my dad and missed it. I did get to see his JV game last night, they won that one also, and he did well.

My DD is having a meltdown with college starting and adjusting her time and among school/homework/and work. She will gain a better sense for things soon.

Chat at cha all later, have a super Wednesday!

(((Hugs)))

Annie

Welcome to the club Desert Dust B. You will love it here. We have about the same starting points and end goals. How tall are you?

Annie

Hi Annie,
I am 5'7. My first weigh-in after this past initial weigh-in will be on Sunday 11th September. I am hoping to see a loss this first week. I have had excessive edema (swelling) which has thankfully gone down a considerable amount. I was probably packing around 5lbs or more of unneccesary water weight, so hopefully I will see a significant loss this Sunday from the swelling going down. I guess that's when the hard work really comes into play lol.
A little about me.....My name is Lisa. I am 33 years old and have been married nearly 17 years to the same wonderful man, Ed (I got married to him when I was 17 years old) and we have two boys, aged 13 (Nathen) and 9 (Sean) years old. My husband is in the military and is currently deployed for 6-9 months. He has been in the service for nearly 19 years now and will be retiring in february 2007 at the grand old age of 41 lol.
We also have two doggies...a 12 year old collie mix called "CodyBear" (aka. codelypuppie) and a 7 mos. old Blue australian sheperd "BlueBear" (aka. Boo Boo Butt)
My husband is in the military and is currently deployed for 6-9 months.

Good Morning Ladies.........

Just a quick hello, and hope all is well with you. Have a wonderful Thursday!

Lisa..you can do this, stay focused!! I started using sea salt instead of regular table salt, you would not believe the difference in water retention. I have an ankle that broke about 17 years ago, and still swells most days. However, since using sea salt, it has done so much better. Keep up the good work, maybe surprise your DH when he returns!!

Chat at cha all later.

(((Hugs)))

Annie

Good Morning Everyone,
Just as I thought, I am up a couple of pounds this week. I deserve it. My eating has been WAY off for the past several days. I don't know what it is; maybe stress, maybe busy just grab and go, or both, or stress because I am so busy, lol. Today I have decided to just take each meal at a time and not eat in between. I'll be at home today doing a lot of cleaning for my son's 7th birthday party on Sunday so I know it will be easier to stay on track. I had the first of many kidney tests yesterday. I won't know anything for a while.

Lisa- Welcome. You will find a lot of support here.

Annie- Glad to hear all worked out with your Dad. Mine had valve replacement last December and that was very frightening also. It is so hard to sit and wait. I wish him speedy recovery and good health.

Susie- Have a great trip.

Heather- Your weekend menu sounds a lot like mine, lol. I have been off with the eating too. I also did a lot of yard work and have been busy running around quite a bit. I've often thought about the surgery but always go toward the "no" for a multitude of reasons but mostly because I always end up thinking it would be a quick fix, that magic fast weight loss answer. I know that is not the right way to think about the surgery so I nix the idea until I can at least think about the right reasons to do it. My health is definitely being effected by my weight but that doesn't seem to enter my mind right away. I wish you all good things as you make your decision. Keep us posted.

Girlie- I continue to pray that everything works out for you and your family. Boy, when it rains it pours. You are in my thoughts. Yes, children most definitely put a damper on private time, lol. It can be tough sometimes. I love the challenge you are participating in and I am on the fresh start band wagon!

Debbie- Great news about the smaller size jeans. How was weigh in? I need to get back on track too. Let's do it!

Everyone have a great day!
Sue

Hi everyone,
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I have been up all night trying to console my children. one of our doggies, BooBoo, passed away yesterday late afternoon. I am still in alot of shock right now and have been crying uncontrolably. I am trying to keep myself together for my childrens sake, especially with daddy not being here.
I never expected my doggie to leave us. We found him laying at the back of the house. There was no evident trama, just some blood from his nose.
Sean, my 9 year old was the one who found him. It looked like he was just sleeping.
I was able to email my husband and he replied early this morning. He is going to call us as soon as he gets into a port.
My 12 year old collie, is looking very sad. this is a picture of him...http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...fe34/cody1.jpg I think he knows BooBoo is not coming back. I have just been sitting here all night with Cody and the kids.
I never thought I would greive like this over one of our family pets, but it feels like a peice of my heart is gone forever.
I'm sorry for posting this kind of news on here, but I needed to get some of my emotion out and to be honest, I only have one friend, and I didnt want to burden her with my emotions.
Thanks for all of you being here....I will post back when I get myself together...

I'm sorry for my earlier post and I hope I didn't upset anyone by posting it.
They just came and picked up my doggie and well, I guess I will just have to get over this and move on. I am relieved that they came and picked him up while my children are in school.
I called the school and let the teacher's know just in case my boys get upset in school today and over the next few days.
Today, I am going to spend time with my other doggie, Cody....and wait for the kids to come home.
I seriously thought of throwing my whole diet out the window and diving into a bag of dorito's and a can of coke, but I didn't.
I havent had a regular soda in 8 days now, and I just can't let what happened yesterday affect my weightloss goals. ( I hope that doesn't sound bad)
I will post later on in the week and I promise that my post's won't be this way again.

Lisa:
I'm sorry about your dog...that's terrible...and he wasn't "old" and sick, so it was so very unexpected. Are you having an autopsy done, or just burying/cremating him?
Oh and by the way, welcome! Glad you've joined this group.

Suzy:
Thanks for your thoughts. And thanks for jumping on the bandwagon with me. This will be a great, active Fall.

Just wanted to check in. I had a personal pizza from a local pizza place today made with olive oil, spinach, tomatoes and artichoke hearts. I really like artichoke hearts. Anyone have any recipes or ways of preparing fresh artichokes? It getting cooler and that means I'll be able to use my oven/broiler and start cooking again. The local grocery store had a great sale on frozen tilapia, and I can't wait to hook it up!

One think I'd like to try is raddichio. Someone told me the just take it and slice it in half and brush it with olive oil and sprinkle some pepper on it and broil it. Sounds good.

We've got the kids tonite, so it will be a simple meal - I already know I'm having rice and broccoli...maybe chicken?

I really need to figure out how I can get in exercise when I've got the kids. I may just go in the mornings. I know this is silly, but I haven't been there for so long that I'm embarassed to show my face. There are a few women who go every single morning who I took that kickboxing class with in the Spring. I know...silly!

Talk to you all later.

Girlie

Oh Lisa I am so sorry about your doggie. I cried for 3 mos off and on when my doggie got ran over by a car. She was 7 years old and we had her since a puppy. Sending you happy thoughts and good memories!

Big ((((((((HUGSSSSS))))))))

Annie

Sorry to hear about BooBoo
 

Lisa, we're here for you. It's hard when you lose a pet. My dog is very old and I know I will need to face that very soon. I suppose this might be an opportunity to help your children understand about dying. At 12 and 9, it's possible they have already experienced the passing of a loved one, but if not, you might be able to help them understand that it's OK to be sad.

I wonder what happened with him. Do you suppose he might've gotten hit by a car and was able to find his way to the back of the house? Or maybe he had a illness you weren't aware of?

I have been wondering for a long time who to call when my pet passes away. Did you call a certain organization or your vet? I want to be fully prepared when that day comes. I'm just so sorry yours came unexpectedly...that makes it even harder.

We'll help you pull through, friend. He was part of your life for this designated length of time, so remember the good things.

New here
 

Hi Everyone...
This group is perfect for me. My goal is to lose 50 pounds... which will be 194 for me. So once I do hit 199 I'll be 5 pounds away from my goal! ;)
My start weight is 244, I'm down to 241, and I am 6ft tall. I'm 25, and in my last semester of nursing school. I've packed on the pounds in college... the good old excuse "too busy to exercise" has left me a mess. Once I reach my goal of 194 I will then re-evaluate myself. Tonight I plan to exercise for the first time in awhile LOL.

I look forward to getting to know all of you.

Lisa- So sorry to hear about your loss. Our pets are a part of our family and it hurts just as much as any other loss. I had to put my 14 year old cat to sleep a few months ago. I still sometimes think I hear him mewing around the house. Good job not eating over eat.

Tiffany- Welcome to the race.

I had another bust of an eating day. I was avoiding my housecleaning and adjusting to no kids again. Avoidance and lonely. Gee, ya think I am an emotional eater? Lol. What is it going to take to get me on track? I might ry the homemade frozen dinner thing again. I think it was Jodi or Heather that used to plan their whole week that way. If possible can you tell me some of the things you would make and freeze? Glad or Dixie or one of them make those nice disposable divider plates that have tops. They would be great to put a piece of baked chicken, brown rice, and a veggie in the freezer.

Have a great night all.
Sue

Hi Chicks. My world is very busy but I am keeping all my eggs in my basket. The food thing is not great but not horrific either.

HUGS to those of you in heartache. I wish I had time to say more!

Good evening everyone,
Thankyou everyone for your kind words. I got some sleep this afternoon for about 4 hrs. After not sleeping last night, I was feeling pretty wiped out.
I didn't excersise yesterday or today but I will make up for it by excersising this weekend. I had decided to do my workouts Monday-Friday and take weekends off, but will use this upcoming weekend to catch up on what I missed.
food wise..I am doing just fine with that. I have managed to stay away from the soda going on 9 days now which is quite an accomplishment for me. I used to drink from 6 cans to 12 cans a day. That's a whopping amount of calories, sugar and sodium by itself and was one of my biggest problem area's.
I miss the carbornation (fizzy bubbles) but I haven't found a flavored sparkling water I like. I cannot stand the after taste of the diet sodas and some of the sparkling waters. Aspertame is the nastiest stuff they could of ever invented and splenda is not much better. so...for right now, its just plain old H2O and hot tea/coffee.
Anyway's, I better get back to cleaning up the house....

TGIF for sure!! Happy Friday all!

Things are running smoothly for me. OP AND walking, yehaaa, I finally am moving. This will be my 4th day of walking. Can't wait till Monday night to WI at WW. I feel like I have lost.

Welcome to the race Tiffany. We are the best bunch of beautiful ladies with tremendous support.

Sue - I eat the frozen Lean Cuisine and Smart Ones for lunch here at work almost daily. The Smart Ones by WW, seem tastier, could be I am partical tho. LOL I freeze a lot of cooked chicken for future use. Chicken salad made w/FF mayo is one of my very favorites, then on Bread of Life/Lite Wheat bread (2 pieces only 1 WW point) is simply delicious.

Lisa - Great job living without the sodas. That right there can make you lose 9 lbs. Congrats on your loss, stick with it and stay focused. "WE" can do this!

Holly - Thanks for dropping in, I know you are always on the move! Have a great weekend!

Hello to all I may have missed. Have a marvy weekend, exercise, stay OP and focused!

Chat at cha on Monday!

Annie

I am feeling super empowered with every aspect of my life. I am victorious in how well I came through this summer with a huge work load and still have all my marbles intact and feeling only slightly burned out!!!
It is a thrill that DS started school without a single trauma.
I have accomplished a lot for the church and school council.Avon is zooming along. I achieved all my goals for this week with ease.
I am monumentally busy but feel so happy and lighthearted.
This morning was the first day in a year and a half where I didn’t feel desperate to journal and connect with someone here.There were days when all that kept me moving forward was this site and the friends I have made here.
I feel as content as I did 9 years ago when I was running my business and newly with DH before all the crazies popped out of the wood work and the world went nuts. The upside is the incredible wisdom that makes it even better.
I have always believed my weight is a symptom of dis-ease within myself. After almost 2 years of constant soul searching and life changing I feel able to let this 40 lbs go.
Me and DH 8 years ago before the wieght gain. This is my goal!!

Holly, you are so beautiful. What a gorgeous couple.

Good morning everyone,
Finally "****" week is over at work.
Once a month we sell rv's, boats and such. It is much more demanding. Lot's of climbing, and stooping. In the summer it just drains me. Oh! so much to look forward to. Next week it's big trucks. So we have 2 crazy weeks a month. 11 1/2 years you would think I would find something better to do... LOL
With the holiday last mon I only made it to curves once, but I plan to go this am.
I've been in my point range since tuesday. During the holiday weekend I went over everyday. It showed during my WI. I only lost 1lb... I'll take it.

Holly: Good morning my busy friend. You both look so happy in that picture.
Ya'll are a beautiful couple. Seems to me you are in your groove now. Just enjoy the ride. (((HUGS)))

Tiffany: WELCOME!! We are glad to have you here.

Annie: Good job with the walking. I walk when it is cooler. I can't handle it when it's in the 90's+

Lisa: WOW!! What a fantastic loss. You are rocking on now. No one will shoot you down here. You are doing great. Kicking sodas and sweet tea was one of my biggest challenges. Water weight is weight and it now is gone. GREAT JOB! :)
I was sorry to hear about your dog. (((HUG)))

I'll catch up with everyone next time. I have to get running. I have to go run some errands and go to curves... later

HI Deb!
Hello to the newbies, hugs to the old regulars, LOL!
Still on the fly today.
Sleepy and Happy.
A little Sneezy from allergies. No Grumpies in site. Snow White is watching cartoons and the boys are long gone to hockey.
I must be back into a routine I woke on my own at 6:30am. Go back to sleep Dopey; and i did.
It is so peaceful here without those stomping, bellowing grunting men. LOL!
Today is all about Avon and peach jam. I will not even look out the window at the garden.
I did an Avon run last night and got some orders out and a dropped some books off.
Yesterday morning I took the 3 preschoolers to the Early Years playgroup and then we walked around town. It was 23C, sunny and breezy.I was kidless by 1:20. I watched my soap and dated Avon books. I went back to town and picked up an air hockey table at the thrift shop for $8. Air hockey is FUN. All it was missing was the puck. The tomato slice from the kitchen set works perfect LOL!!
I was in bed at 9:30. I am reading an Anna Quinlan book and dosed off pretty early.
Those stomping, snorting boys are here(Spazzy and Stompy the new dwarves) best go feed them.

SS and hockey tomorrow.

Have a blessed day!

Hi everyone,
Hope your all having a great weekend. Not much going on this weekend here. Going to catch up on some house cleaning and laundry today (uuuggg). The laundry is jumping out at me and shouting "WASH ME"..and that's a pretty bad sign that I haven't been keeping up on it lol.
My boys are outside doing "chore's" haha...
My hubby called!! YEAHHHHH...he is out in the middle of the pacific but they have one "ship to shore' phone (sailor phone) that occasionally get's turned on and so he was able to call. We spoke for about 25 minutes or so. The boys were excited to hear from daddy.
Well, I better get my butt in gear...the dirty clothes are starting to throw boxes of "Tide" at me hahaha

p.s Holly....I used to be an Avon lady....did it for 8 years and loved it!! Had my own Avon mobile and everything. Since moving to CA last year, living out here in the boonies, I haven't got back into it :(

Hello,
We got home last night from vacation. I had a great time. I KNOW I ate to much. I didn't totally pig out but I ate whatever I wanted when we went out to eat. I can really feel it in my clothes. I'm spending the weekend eating fresh veggies and protein and a lot of water!

I'm really looking forward to fall now. I feel like it's time for a change and I'm ready to get back into a routine.

I want to welcome TifRn and DesertDustBunnies and I'm sorry to hear about your pet.

I've been cleaning house most of the day, and I have been doing laundry all day long too. I just want to get everything caught up and squared away.

Holly: You have a wonderful smile, such a pretty lady! How did you get that photo to show up in your post?

Girle: Did you make it to the exercise class?

Debbie: Glad to see that you still showed a loss at weighin

Suzy: I am an emotional eater also. It doesn't have to be a bad emotion eithier. I read a article in Shape magazine about that recently. I think I'll get it back out and see what I can share from it, maybe we can both find something in there to help us with that demon?!

I hope everyone else is doing well, if not, post anyway so we can help each other to get over the setback and move on.

We are headed over to see our friends and pass out gifts that we picked up for their girls on our trip.

I'll talk to you tomorrow.

Susie

Susie~ click on GO Advanced to post .
Scroll down to manage attachment, click it.
Click browse to find your pic, click open.Then it goes back to manage attachments, you click upload and submit your post. Pics need to be smaller than 300X400 pixels.

Just for fun .These are my basement before and after pics.

Glad you had a good holiday.

DDB~ I am new to Avon after a 15 year break. I am loving it. Getting awards and cash bonuses!!!

Too early for Sunday
 

It's too early to be up on a Sunday morning (4:30am). I'm used to getting up at this time on the weekdays, since I'm usually at work by 6am. My silly dog wakes me up this early every day; I guess his biological clock is set for this time, all the time. Oh well. :yawn:

Lately I've been so discouraged about finances. Seems like I'm always in a hole. I'm not a great money-manager, so I guess I just need to pay more attention and be more careful. Those litle $10 and $15 purchases add up and really get me in trouble.

Yesterday I could not bring myself to go to the gym, but I did WATP 2-mile; man, did that kill me! I've been doing water aerobics, but that walk was hard!!

I'm going to go for now. My home computer seems much slower when I'm on 3FC so I'll post when I get to work tomorrow. Have a great day.

Hi Heather,
Way 2 Go on that 2 miles walk!! That's awesome. I am doing the WATP dvd's too. I am waiting for my 1,2 and 4 miles dvd's to come in the mail. I bought the Walk & Jog WATP dvd at Walmart and I love it..so I ordered a few more from BestBuy so I can alternate between them all.
I only wish I could go to water aerobics :( That is an awesome workout and really keep's you toning at the ame time as losing. About 4 years ago I used to do both deep water and shallow water aerobics but since moving out in the boonies, lol, we do not have public pool facilities...I even drove to the closest military base, about 25 miles away, and though they have a pool, they have no classes.
I know what you mean about silly dogs...both my "puppies" (well, one has since passed away) they make it a habit to jump right on top of me around 5am each morning. Booboo, the one we just lost, he was spoiled. at night, the only way he would settle down was too sit directly on my chest with his nose right by my chin LOL. As long as he was comfy..it didnt matter about anyone else. HAHAHA
My older "puppy" Cody, (he is 12 years old lol), around 5am each morning he starts barking at the foot of the bed and then jumps up as if to say "HEY!! cmon...it's time to let us out!"
Well, I better stop rambling about my doggies...or I will be here all day. LOL

WOW Holly...
Is that the same room....ummm can you come on over here and see if there is something you can do with my house LOL. That is a tremendous transformation and your "new" basement looks great.

Good afternoon Ladies,
Looks like the board is quiet today. I have been taking it easy also. I work up with a bit of a sore throat this morning and so I've been napping, drinking water, just resting. I can't get sick; I have way to much to do this week and next week with catching up at work and then going to the annual sales meeting.

I wanted to work out today but thought that with the sore throat (and my body sort of aches) that I better not push it. I plan on working out tomorrow.

I usually go to the Y to work out and that consists of walking and weight training. I also do Yoga also. If I can't get to the Y or I want some extra workouts (that's not happend lately, but it has happened before! lol) then I do the WATP. I love those tapes. I bought a "Power Mile" one recently and I like it because it only takes 25 min to do. Not a lot but enough to fill in on those days that I can't make it to my regular workout.

When I was on vacation I was catching up on my magazine reading and I read something from Oprah's magazine that I would like to share. I love the Oprah magazine and in the back she always writes a piece. This months was on about: Noting happends until you decide.

She writes that she "made a decision two years ago to stop wishing, praying,
and wanting, wanting, wanting to be better. Instead I figured out what it would really take to improve my life. Then I decided to do it".

She ends with Make a decison and watch your life move forward.

I know I'm ready to move forward in my life. I've waited and wished and prayed for mway to long. I know what it takes to really improve my life and it's time that I do that (that is: to do what I think feels right, to not do it for any other reasonthat it's right for me).

I 'm making myself a notebook of things that I need to have at my finger tips to keep me on the path that I've decided I want to be on, so that I can refer back to it when I seem lost. That article is going in that notebook.

What sort of decisons do you need to make so that you can move forward?
If you would like to share your thought that would be great, if not that's great too!

Holly: You are amazing! Is there anything you can't do? Thanks for the guidence with the picture thing. One more question, how do you make sure that the pics are 300X400 pixels? I'm not very computer literate...but I'm learning!

Talk to you all tomorrow.
Susie

Good morning everyone,
I'm just sitting here. With the doo-dah's trying to get my wits about me. Somedays I snap right up, but must have sleep too hard last night cause I'm in a fog this am. Coffee will be ready soon.
I've stayed within my points range all w-end. I'm surprised at how little I'm eating, and I'm not starved all the time. I plan to go to curves this am.
I never remember my WATP dvd's, they are on top of the tv but I never think about them unless one of ya'll mention them. I really like doing them. I have the "delux walk" and "power series". I don't walk outside here because my 3 silly cats follow me.
I'm afraid they might find the highway.
They don't wander out of the yard much and I like it that way. How we love are "Furrbabies". I have 3 adult cats and 2 kittens, and a very spoiled 13 year old
poodle/wirehaired terrier mix.
I better go get ready I have some errands to run before I make it to curves. I'll do personals later. Everyone have a great day. BIG (((HUGS)))

TGIMONDAY!
I worked my butt off all weekend. Avon and church were all consuming.
Today I have 2 preschoolers til noon and DD. I have some more Avon to do and a school council handbook to make changes in for a meeting tonight.
I sent DH with a bank deposit. He asked where all the $$ came from. I said babysitting and Avon. Yowza. It is starting to pay off!!!
I went to a hamlet near by and walked for 45 min and delivered catalogues. NICE!
I was crusty by the end of the day and went to bed at 8:30 with the kids. I had a fitful sleep. Both kids made an appearance in the night.
Today is about school council,Avon and a batch of peach jam.

I need to remember to breathe.

HUGS dear chicks!!!!!

Hi everyone,
Just wanted to wish everyone a good week. I will be offline for a few days while my computer is getting a makeover lol.
The stupid thing keeps acting up and my CDRW also broke..so I found someone to tear it apart and hopefully make it like new again (really don't want to buy a new computer just yet)
Have a GRRRrrreat week!!

I think I can, I think I can...
 

Just weighed myself this morning and I lost another whopping 1 pound. Better than nothing, right? I've been trying to make better meal choices when I go out to eat. My friend took me to Panera Bread this weekend, and normally I get their bread bowl w/chicken noodle soup (and a frozen coffee drink, which are LOADED with calories). But this time I gave it some thought and got the grilled chicken caesar salad and a Diet Coke! YAYYYY! Much healthier option and it was quite tasty. :eating2:

So I guess the small changes do pay off. Now, if I can just kick that chocolate habit...

Lisa - You go girl! I don't like brussel sprouts, but way to fight off the craving for chips. Yes, I know about spoiled dogs. My roommate was considering getting a dog from a lady at work last week - a German Shepherd/Bull Dog mix, 2 yrs. old. We arranged a "date" for my dog (a Dachsund/Beagle mix) and that one to meet - not a good thing. My dog turned Cujo, and I've never EVER seen him do that before! :devil: The other dog was very fiesty and about 3x his size, so I think her size and the fact that she pinned him down in the 1st 5 mins. scared him. So we're looking at something more his size. By the way, I was wondering who to call when your pet passes away. My dog is quite old, and I want to be sure I'm ready whenever that day comes. Who came to get Booboo?

Susie - Thanks for the uplifting info from Oprah. It's funny you say that about moving forward. I just had a preacher pray for me on Sunday who said (to me alone) that it's time to leave those things that are behind me and move forward! Maybe she was referring to my weight issues...I never put that together until now, but...

Holly - Thanks for sharing the great pics! I'll have to try your instructions.

Annie - Where are you? What's going on, girl?

Hi heather...
wanted to reply to your post before shutting down my computer...

We live out in the boonies...mojave desert, CA about 30 miles from the main town. Unfortunatly, I had to call the county animal control to come pick BooBoo up.
We just bought 2.5 acres of property but don't live on it yet, and I considered burying him on our new land...but I was afraid that I might not dig deep enough or something and didn't want some animal coming along and digging Boo Boo up, plus...my neighbor told us that if we got cought burying him, we could get fined.
I called the county and they told me i could take him into town myself or they could send someone out to pick him out.
not to sound bad or anything...but I just couldn't stomach picking Booboo up (he was about 65lbs) and putting him in my trunk and driving 30 miles. I got sick when I wrapped him up the night before and just couldnt imagine having to lift him and drive with him in the car.
So, the county came out and took him.

I will tell you this, I will never call the county again...and when it is Cody's time (my 12 year old collie mix), he will be buried on our property.

How weird is this?? LOL

I am sitting here reminising...

When I was 19, my husband had received orders for us to move to Guam. I had to have a physical before leaving (the norm for moving oversea's)
I remember standing on the scale at the clinic and saying "YIKES...199lbs...I hope I never get over the 200 mark"

LOL...here I am 14 years later saying "YIKES...I hope I can get down to the 199lb mark"

HAHAHA.....how ironic is that??

ok....definetly turning off computer now....

New here!
 

Hi. I was looking at the threads and came upon this one. I'd like to join. I have been scrapping and struggling to get back below 200 since my last daughter was born over 5 years ago. I joined 3 fat chick a month ago and have found one buddy that I talk to regularly and it has helped. I figure though that all the help that I can get couldn't hurt.

My last "official" weigh in was last Wednesday and it was at 230. Although I did peak a sneak on the scale this morning and am down 2 pounds. Hopefully it will still be the same come Wednesday.

Anyway, I'm 28. Have 2 girls- 9 and 5. Stay at home mom and college student- one day I will be done. Oh, better not forget the hubby and our youngest baby- LILO. 2 year old Boxer- although she might as well be one of the kids.

I am really looking forward to getting involved in a group and beating this weight issue. Before I got pregnant the last time I was at 160. I want to go back but right now I am tackling getting under 200. So in all I have 60-ouch- pounds to lose.

I hope to hear from you all soon. Looking forward to getting to know all of you.

Good Monday Morning All....

What a busy morning this has been. Tonight is WI at WW and can hardly wait. I keep watching the clock hoping it will go faster. I am so excited. I just KNOW I have done well.

Speaking of dogs and animals......my crazy Jack Russell, Bella, bit the tar out of my arm when I was giving her a bath. Needless to say she nearly drown after that. LOL, not really. But I did smack her one. I have a gouge in my arm surrounded by a huge bruise. I keep showing to her, and saying, just look what you did to mommie. She just cocks her head at me. LOL

Lisa, how funny is that. I know when I was in HS. I weighed 160, and thought I was fat, that is BELOW WWs goal for me now.

Heather - Great job on eating healthier at Panera. Some days that is difficult for me to do, others are not.

Susie - I like Oprah a lot too!. I just keep my mental picture of me as nice and slim looking. Or if I see someone who looks good, I think, that will be me soon, instead of being jealous! I love this frame of mind. Took me 45 years to get it.

Debbie - great job on staying within your points. Isn't it amazing how full you stay all the time on WW?

Holly - Soon you will be able to support all of us girls. You rock sista!

Ladies, I need to get back to work, I will definitely check in tomorrow with WI.

Hidy Ho to everyone...Stay focused...Annie