enjoy your cofffe Holly!:coffee2:

Thanks UPS!

Tidbit One: I am craving coffee and cookies but they will NOT give my energy,they will deplete my system.

Tidbit Two: On the John Tesh radio show they said:
To burn the calories from ONE, single, tiny Plain Chocolate M&M a person needs to walk the length of a football field( 200 ft).

For some reason this put a very clear pic in my head of how much I eat that I dont burn up or use.

How many calories does thinking or loving burn up??? I do a lot of those.

Holly~I love that little tidbit. I can't believe that you hafe to walk that far for one little M&M Good thing I have not been near those in a long time.
Things are much quieter now. It was actually an enjoyable day with my three little ones. I am a little behind in my housework because I got them all to take naps yesterday afternoon, and I took one too. I think this virus is just wearing me out. I am not having symptoms anymore, but I am still exhausted. Will have to take it easier on the cruise. 3 days and counting, and I am still not packed!!! I still have to put together bag for the kids to take to g-ma's house. DH will be home soon and he will help. Later chicas

Hello,
I am happy to report that I have been doing well all week. I've been keeping my points within range (except on Monday and it was only over by 1). I'm hoping that it will all show up on the scale tonight.

I'm trying a new water workout tonight at the Y. I'm looking forward to it.

Went to the movies last night with the group of gals that go each month. We have so much fun! We went to see "Last Holiday". It's a very cute and very moving movie.

It got me to thinking that I do wait a lot of times in my life to try things until I'm this or that. Well, no more. Life is meant to be lived. I might want to change things and that is ok, but I won't wait until those things change to do the things that are in my "Possibility" book. I don't have a real one of these, but I sure do have one in my head.

Well..lunch in almost over, so I must run. Hope to catch up on personals soon.

Susie

2 kids gone home, 1 napping, 2 in my bed watching TV and 2 other having a snack. Dh and DS leave for hockey practice in a half hour. They has weiners and beans for an early supper. I am thinking DD and I might go to the diner in town!
Half the Avon order is unpacked and bagged. I got a new shower gel with micro beads!!!!
Hyrdotherapy Massage Wash!!!!
Do ya think my sales are so good cause I LOVE the stuff!! Got a new sparkly orangeish polish for my toes too. Pedicures tonight too. Wish the practise was longer.
Got some vacuuming done!
HUGS!!

Hey Iggie - are you still there? Your last post was in 2004? You sound like me!! I am 5'2", 58 and started at 209 the week before Christmas. I'm down to 194.5 now. Dang, it is hard. I'm not a grandmother yet, but both my girls are getting married within the next year. I want to be able to enjoy shopping for a dress to wear.

Hey ladies.....glad to hear everyone sounds chipper and happy and like you are doing well. :flow1:

:mad: I'm frustrated!!! Still not really anything to report as far as weight loss goes. I went to the dr last friday and I had lost 5 lbs but that is all. I've been dieting 4 weeks and I'm doing well I think and then step on the scales to that. My blood pressure was real good though at the dr. I talked to her about diet and she said that if I hadn't lost in 6 to 8 weeks to come by and she'd test my thyroid. However, I had it tested last January and it was fine. So I don't know what the problem is.

Oh but the best has to be.....if you've been reading my posts you know the crap Ed has put me through and how he has cheated on dieting and eats all kinds of bad things, won't exercise for nothing....well he's lost 12 lbs. And of course he has to rub it in my face. It's just not fair.:tantrum:

Ed called me up earlier and told me not to make any plans for tonight so I'm assuming he's wanting to go out to eat. I might as well go and pig out for all the good eating right is doing me.

What plans does everyone have for the weekend? I don't have any plans, I'm just real glad it's friday though. Been a long week.

Hope everyone has a wonderful and safe weekend.
Stacy

Hey guys,
OMG! My job is crazy on friday's. My phone rings constantly, I also have a radio. and I'm responsible for customers who walk in. All at once. I get a call about they can't find a car, I have a co-worker needing my help standing in the rain waiting, and I'm trying to help a customer who speaks very little english. 3 times I signed myself out of the computer. No body complained but I felt like screaming.
I'm over my point by 1 for the day but I have all my 35 wkly pts. I made it to curves this evening ( I needed the stress relief) .

Stacy: :bravo: 5 lbs is a great loss!!!
My husband is like that too. He can cheat and drop 20 lbs in a couple of weeks.

Holly: :hug: I'll ready for a pedicure. Wish you were closer.

Later

Hello!

I'm a happy camper these days. I haven't lost any more weight, but I have been able to hold steady and that helps. I cheated last night with pizza, but you have to live every once in a while too. My sister-in-law treated me to a manicure yesterday and I had forgotten how much fun it is to pamper youself every so often. I had so much fun with it, I got my hair done too. I hope all of you are kicking a$$ and taking no prisoners with your weight loss!

Gotta get everything ready for watching the superbowl. Check back later,

Nan

Hello all...
It has been a busy week here....lots of stuff at work and then I came down with a cold that I think may actually be a sinus infection.....went home Thursday afternoon, but worked Friday, but been sleeping the weekend away. The sinus pressure is just killing me! I haven't even weighed myself...guess right now I am just trying to get by and feel better. If I am not feeling better by tomorrow, I will call the doc......shoot just when I get back in the exercise ad diet groove, I get this curve ball thrown at me!
Been eating a lot of soup and comfort kind of foods.....could be doing worse, so I am doing fine. Well heading back to the store for some decongestants!
Later
Lilybutt

Well ladies, I am finally off!! My cruise leaves tomorrow, all I have top hope for is good weather so it does not snow b4 the plane leaves. I have stayed the same, but hoping to get a little exercise on the cruise. DHand I are going to do it together. Love to all. Have a great week!!

Hello,
I had a great weighin last week. I was down 2 lbs. I'm working hard this week to show another loss. I'm counting the points and staying within the range...it sure did work last week.

I got a little sidetracked on Sunday with the food we had for the Super Bowl but I know that there have been years that I've done much worse.

Debbie: I can empathize with the busy phones..my job is like that everyday.

Michele: I have trouble with the food as well. I do great with exercise; I'm one of those that really enjoy it but food..I love it too and it's hard to say no. Exercise does motivate me to stay on track.

UPS: Have fun on the cruise. I'm going on my first one in September...I can't wait to hear all about yours.

Lilly: Feel better soon!

Labchick: Good for you for indulging in something other than food!

Stacy: How are you doing?

Ok..lunch time is over..got to run.

Susie

Helloooooo. I couldn't get on here for several days. Server issues.
All is well except my weight, sigh.
I was up 3 at TOPS but had just finished my 2nd period in 4 weeks and am blaming that!!!
My van is in the shop getting a new rad.If i have it back today I will weigh in tonight. I am debating just bying a good scale and weighing at home but there is something about someone else seeing that number that makes me want to try harder.

An uplifting evening!!! DH took DD to gym and when he got home I was picked up for a quick meeting with the co and past chairs of Schoool Council. I had some serious concerns and was losing sleep over it but it seems we are on a similar page and I am relieved.
Two weeks ago in the spirit of just having fun I went on the that calssmates.com site and checked out my highschool.
I was surreal to see names and bios of people I haven't even thought of in 23 years.
My highschool love,s name was there so I sent a message. I haven't seen him since i was about 21. We broke up when we were 18. About 5 years ago I heard he was living in India. I knew he got married in the late 80's and had 3 kids. All I said was, "Hi, drop me an line. " And he did. I had forgotten that I had sent the message. He sent a quick reply not sure i would get it. So I sent my email address instead of usinf their their message board.
It was just cool. We were best,best friends, young, in love, it was all glowly and exciting and then we drifted apart.Far apart. LOL!!!
It will be cool to catch up as adults.He is in the states now.
I had another good deep sleep.
I cleaned off 2 shelves in the "office" and the stuff went out with the recycling today!!!
Feeling fresh and ready for the day.
No big plans. Will do my weekly home blessing(dusting,vacuuming,downstairs bathroom).
Still desperately need a haircut.
Food was mucho good yesterday, so was water, did 1 mile WATP.
Another dusting of snow so I will shovel for 2 hours today for exercise!!

HUGS!!!!!!!!

Finally!!!
 

:dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer:

Hey ladies.....how is everyone?
I'm good.....You all know how hard a time I've had losing that first few lbs. Well I weighed earlier and I've lost 10 lbs. I was so excited I wanted to cry.

went out to eat friday night. I was so discouraged i wanted to eat a big old burger but I chose grilled salmon instead. Ed ordered an appetizer, spinach and artichoke dip but I just looked the other way.

We've planned a trip to chicago for the end of May. Our 3rd anniversary is coming up June 14th so since we both get Memorial Day off we decided to take a trip from May 25th through the 30th. We're going to Chicago. I've never been so I'm excited. Ed went when he was like 5 so he doesn't remember it. So.....if any of you live there or have been there tell me all the things I don't want to miss.

Holly- I think it's cool you've found an old friend. I have an old flame I'd like to find just to see how he's doing.

Susie- I had a few snacks during the super bowl as well. Should've went for a walk while it was on...but I didn't.

Lily- How's the sinus infection? Hope you are feeling better.

Michele- How was the weigh in on Tuesday morning?

Hope everyone has a wonderful night!
Later,
Stacy

Well I am ssssssssssslllllllooowwwly getting to 200lbs. I have been doing everything right , And finally I am down a pound (203) It has been so long since the scale has moved I thought it was broken . I hope now I have started to lose again. It is so discouraging when you are eatting the right things and the scales do not move

changed my tracker to show the lose

I'mmmmmmmmm back!!. I've been away for a few weeks because I was switching jobs, and I went off track too but now I got it all together and sticking to it. I hope you guys missed me, I really missed reading all the inspiring posts on this thread.
Hello to all newcomers. Hugs to all the ladies.

Weigh-in showed the loss of 2 pounds that I'd hoped (though I would have taken more). This week has been extremely stressful, so I'm not optimistic about next week's weigh-in. I've made myself exercise for at least 15 minutes each day (yesterday was Day 41), which helps with the stress. But I know my eating has been a bit worse than it should be. Not HORRIBLE, but not as good as it had been or could be. Hopefully things will start to get back to normal (whatever that is?!) soon.

Have a great Friday!

Michele :wave:

-4 lbs!!. I think its mainly water but still I'll take it :D

:wave: Hey guys,
I missed ya'll. I've been trying to adjust to my new job. :crazy:
I've not been making great choices but I've stayed within my pt range. I'm still falling short on my veggie intake.
I'm suppose to weigh this am but I may not make it. I woke up with a bad headache and sick to my stomach. I ate some p-butter on toast so maybe I'll feel better.

Jiggly, michele: :woo: :cp: You girls rock.

Stacy: :cb: Great self control. Eating out is my real downfall.

Aahhee: WOW!! You are close. I'm so excited for you. :carrot:

Holly: :hug: Glad to hear things are going so well for you.

Susie: :bravo: two pounds gone forever. GREATJOB!!
If it was just the phone I don't think I'd be as stressed, but we also have radios and at least 7 people are constantly calling in wanting me to do something for them in the computer. I have to keep 4 sessions open at a time. I'll get the hang of it but for now it can get very stressful.

Ups: Have a great time on you cruise. We'll be waiting to hear all the delightful details :hug:

Lily: :balloons: Hope you are feeling better today.

Hello,
It was a busy week for me. I didn't have a loss this week, but I didn't have a gain.

I know why I didn't have a loss...I didn't watch my points as closely as I did the last week. What does that tell me? I know the tool that will get me where I want to be (Onederland), so it's up to me to use it.

I haven't done that yet since Thursday's meeting, but tomorrow morning I'm starting again to really stick to my points and be aware of them.

I'm so glad that this site is back up. I felt lost there for a few days!

Looks like everyone is doing well...keep it up...we can do it.

Debbie: I know how it is to adjust to a new job. Keep YOU as the focus in everything you are doing right now..don't loose site of yourself...I did when I made the job change and I wish I hadn't...I'm more important than that...and so are YOU!

Stacy, Michele, and Jiggly: Great job on the weight loss. Isn't it the best feeling?

Holly: Did you get the van back? I need to straighten up my office too! I'm a little overwhelmed in it with all the TOPS things I have and then my own personal things I'm trying to work on. I'm sorry you had a gain when you weighed in. I know it's important for me to have the weekly accountability of a meeting...it sounds like it's important to you as well.

Well, I'm going to hit the hay.

Susie

I have missed you all too.
I have stopped posting as much with my busy schedule.

I am enjoying some solitude. Everyone else here went to bed at 9pm!! Yeah!!
I took a perfect walk this aft. Our road is a two lane highway that links the US border and Toronto. Hence an abundance of truck traffic. It is the back way.
I would NEVER walk it with the kids. On the weekend there are less trucks. At night there's still lots of trucks and it is really, really dark. You cannot see a person at the side of the road. So those are my excuses.
IF~ I got up at 6am, had a quick coffee and a big glass of water and was out the door by 6:15 and back by 6:45 hubby could leave for work then. I could do this every day. It is 1.5 miles to the next side road and back. It the summer he leaves at 6am. I WILL not get up at 5:15. But it is light at night til 9-10pm.
This is doalbe. I like walking and it gets me outa here.
I love having, actually I need, a few hours to myself at night. That is why I am often up til midnight~1am. I am not sure I can live without that time but would need to sacrifice some to get up earlier.I need 7 hours sleep to function well and be healthy.
Lots of Olympic watching here. DS watched every minute of the game.
Off to watch Debbie Travis and dream about decorating my livingroom.

Hi all!
I hope you don't mind me joining your journey to onederland.
My name is Melisa and you sound like a great fun group.
I hope to stop by every couple of days to see how you all are doing and to let you know how I am doing too :)

Melisa

Frankly I am not losing weight. In fact gaining. I am feeling quite fat and unattractive. SIGH. So what am I going to do about??? huh, huh??

hello all I am doing well, but I am up 5lbs form the cruise. We had a blast, and GHot a ton of exercise. WIll have more to say tomorrow.

Hello,
I got up this morning and did my Power Walk DVD. I felt like it would set the tone for the day and it has. I have my points reported and planned my meals around them. It's amazing how easy this can be IF I just put this first and then plan my day around it. I forget that so easily and I let other things that I feel I HAVE to do become more important.

I shouldn't and no one else should...WE must take care of ourselfs first. I'm going to repeat that to myself all week and really try to do it. I bet my week goes much smoother with that focus.

Welcome to Malviti: This is such a caring group..you have come to a very wonderful place. I'm looking forward to getting to know you.

Holly: First of all...here's a (((HUGGG))). Now just because you are feeling this way doesn't mean that you are, so get that thought out of your head...You are BEAUTIFUL....no matter what the weight is on the scales. Really you are...the number on the scales is something you can change and only you can do it. What do you need from us to help you get turned around?

UPS: Can't wait to hear about the cruise. I'm going on one in September. Tell me all about it.

Ladies, I've got some office organizing to do, so I'm off to work on it. See you in the next couple of days.

Susie

Susie~ you touched my heart. I wish I KNEW what I needed. Prayer will help.
A hug was great!!!

Hello everyone.....

First of all....Holly I feel like I am your soulmate on this.....no matter what I seem to do, I just don't lose. I wish I could figure it out.....maybe someone can help us out there???!!!!????

I am feeling MUCH better, got antibiotics last Monday and stayed home from work a few days...then went back to work, but have been taking it easy, resting and napping alot...but feel back to normal today!

I went to lunch last week with a friend who has lost about 80 pounds I think after WLS....she looks great and seems to do fine. It is not an option I would consider, but I hate that I eat healthy and just don't seem to lose. I KNOW that I have to exercise, I know that it makes a big difference, but it seems like the time is hard to carve out. Now that sounds crazy, since I am single, I should be able to find the time, I guess, in all honesty, I just don't make the time! So I am going to make a conscience effort this week to "find the time". Even if only for 1/2 hour to walk the track at the Y. Oh jeez I have to do something!!!!

Trying to hang in there...Lilybutt

I love Louise Hay, read her books for years now there stuff online.
http://www.libralion.com/hay.htm

Gotta get my head in the right place.
Hello, my name is Hollyhock and I am way too fat. LOL!!! Maybe I need a weekly meeting. Or a 2X4 over my head. The bottom line is I am fat.
Hubby said the other day when I was givng a list of what I needed to do, “hey do I come last”. No, I do. sigh. It was actually a good sincere convo.

My van will go to the garage today. I definitely blew the motor. we will have a used motor put in. I will be without wheels most of the week.
All 4 of us went out last night to deliver Avon books. In a way we are having a lot of togetherness. Hubby has been pleasant about it.He has been available to taxi us all around. It will give him a hands on view of all I do!

I want to look at and print out the body clutter sheets from flylady. I need to make cookies for school parties tomorrow.Need to make some Avon calls, agenda for school council,school council calls......that’s a start.

We had our Annual meeting for church yesterday. As Communication Liaison, i spoke on my concerns about participation from other families and ended up hearing from many how valued I was. I was not looking for that but it sure was nice. My point was that other parents and families give dozens of excuses about why they dont have time to give or participate but i have those same “excuses” if not more but still volunteer 20 hours a month to the church. So, why am I telling my kids for 2 hours on a Saturday morning they need to wait for mommy to finish the church newsletter when others are relaxing and spendng quality time with thier kids, if it is not balanced, valued etc.....

It was well recieved and a good discussion followed.

Just DS has school. The 5yo boy who went part time will be off on non school days,like today so I will now have 5 for the morning and the 2 go home, so, 3 for the aft.

Hello Everyone....

I admit, I have been so bad with eating and not exercising. I need to get a grip. Holly, I am right there with you, feeling FAT and unattractive. I am going back to Weight Watchers tonight. I gained back 15 of the 25 I had lost before. I need to get physched about it again.

Hello and welcome to all the newbies, wow we are growing by leaps and bounds.

Tomorrow is Valentines day and I just hate it. I guess if I were in a great relationship it would be different.

I got a new vacuum 2 weeks ago and just love it. I have vacuumed the entire house 3 times since getting it.

Have a remarkable day!

Annie

Good morning ladies!! Yes, we all feel fat and unattractive sometimes, but we have to look at those who love and value us for WHO we are. Being on the cruise was a little tough because there were all these people who looked like they were size 2's and I had to look at my self everyday (the room had mirrors all over it) and see that I am a size 22. But I looked at how I was behaving on the cruise. DH and I exercised everyday, watched what we ate, and had a great time just being who we are. These "little people" even though they were little sat around all day, slept in and ate like pigs. I could not imagine what my body would feel like if that was me. I had so much energy just from eating better. The key here is that you are trying to change your lifestyle. It takes a lot of hard work, but will be worth it in the end. I may not have ever met you ladies, but I think you are beautiful adn would not change a thing about your attitudes! YOu have helpe me when I have been at my lowest, and now I am going to be here for you (and me)I have just loved hearing all about you guys and I hope you realise just how special you are. We CAN do this together!!

((huggs))

I am at 200lbs this morning 00000hhh so clooooose

Hey guys,
Everyone sounds so down. I wish I could reach out and give everyone a big hug :grouphug:
I'm glad I still get outside with my new position. I was afraid I was going to be tied to the desk. I had a wonderful day with ton of exercise then I made it to curves. I finally weighted today. I'm down 7lbs for the month. I'm finally over 1/2 way to my goal. Bad news is I now can only have 26 pts.

Annie: I'm fond of valentines day :val1: It's my b-day, but as I get older it sure doesn't mean the same as when I turned 16...LOL

Aahhee: :cp: GREAT JOB

You ladies be kind to yourselves. You are all truly beautiful, unique and talented individuals. :dust:

I signed a contract with myself from flylady.com's Body clutter section and printed out tracking sheets. I recorded what went in , each morsel, and then just plugged it into fitday.com. The content was not great nor the nutrition but I recorded it and that is a start. Looking forward to 3 little people tomorrow all the big people will be in school. Nap tim ewill be a joy!
I worked up my income and expenses for day care in January. I worked 52.5 hours a week and cleared(net) $175.00 a week. SIGH, AM I crazy or do I just plain love my kids and hubby. Any income is better than none.
Off to bed.

Well made it to the Y today...but it has been hectic....worked until 4:30, got to the Y at 5, walked 40 minutes....2 miles! Got home at 6, ate a salad for dinner, changed and left at 7:15 to teach a nite class and back home at 10! Woooooo eeeeeee. Now SF hot cocoa and watch the tape of the bachelor! One day down and all is good! Tomorrow is Valentines and hoping for dinner with my sweetie if he doesn't have work commitments! So eating light all day to save up!

Trying to hang on...hoping it gets easier!
Lilybutt

Holly : (((HUGZZZ))) your beautiful , thanks for sharing the Louise Hay webbie.
Debbie: Woot!, congrats!. I'm 26pts and its plenty to eat - if you make the right choices ;)
Susie: you're amazing :)
Ellen: you'll lose them soon :)
aahhee: Way to go, you're almost there!!! :D
Newbies: Welcome!!


Ladies, one word, Accountability. I think its the word I hate the most right now because I've been putting of logging points and exercise... :(

I had a little trouble yesterday with the sweets that were around for Valentines Day. My secret sister gave me some cookies. They were iced sugar cookies--I LOVE THESE!-- I had 3 throught the day and there were 5 left. I just knew I would eat the rest of them so I threw them in the trash. It was not an easy thing for me to do--but I felt so empowered after I did it.

I wish I could overcome the cravings I have for sugar. I believe that they are physical and emotional. I'm not sure how to get over it. I know I need to do some research into it so I can overcome it. That's how I do things; I gather information and then apply it. It's just that I haven't taken the time to gather the info.

I have been exercising this week and I feel so much better. I'm getting spring fever and when I get that way I really start to focus on getting in shape and losing weight, so that's a good thing for me to have. I know it will feel wintery again but I need to foucs on the spring fever feeling that I get.

My goal today is no refined sugar and a lot of water.

Debbie: You are doing so well. Don't worry about the points; it will be enough for you..your body is smaller and you don't need as much.

I like the statement about the accountability. It does seem that we need to do that for ourselfs.

I see us working through our issues and that we are coming up with ways to deal with them and ladies we should applaud ourselves for that. Just think of the many years that when these emotions came we feed them with food and didn't seek a way to get through them...THIS time we ARE!

I feel good about that don't you?

It's time for me to go to work. Today is a new day..let's use it to our best ability..I know we can!!

Hugs,
Susie

How do I take care of me?

I am tired. I stayed up til midnight again, up at 6:30 this morning.
I started to feel anxious about a letter I wrote my daycare families giving them a summary of service etc. One Mom said to me, “you dont owe us an explainantion. I would NEVER give people that information."I am caring for their children. I increased my rates in the new year. Some are concerned. I wanted them to see how it is and remind them of the service they are getting.
My anxiety was about a life long need to be heard and seen. I was basically ignored all my life by my parents. When ever I try to be heard when something mattered I got fluffed off or put down. So, I started to doubt my decision to give this summary.Was it just a cry out to be heard or was it necessary?Or was it necessary for my well being so okay? Iw as feeling devalued by one family and I was feeling misunderstood. I dont feel misunderstood now.
It is hard sometims not to be that 9 year old kid being kicked to the curb.

This has greatly shaped my my parenting and marriage choices. I have heard a million times from my Mom how hard it was to be my mother.There was no time to be there for me, she didn’t have a car how could she have come to get me in a blizzard, my sister needed her more etc.....

So, back to yesterday’s question, how do I fit taking care of me into the list of things I do? Is still dont know because 1) my son is very needy and exhausting.Will I take time for myself and turn my back on him when I have the ability to nurture him, no. It is a small price to pay for the short time I have to make sure his path in life is okay.
2) DD although not needy deserves the same amount of time and caring, 3)I have made employment choices that mean I work long hours and creates chaos in my home on some levels BUT allows me to be here for my kids whenever they need me. I would not give up the joy of seeing their faces light up when those bus doors open at 3:30 and they rush down the srairs into my arms. 3 other kids rush into my arms too. Their parents have never seen or felt this joy.

It is about FLYing ( Finally Loving Yourself) for me, finding the balance somehow.

DS is in engrossed in Olympic hockey.I will have DD and 4 other all day today. I will focus on tidying and 2 loads of laundry and making Avon phone calls.
No plans tonight.
LAst night all 4 of us went to the city for DD to go to gymnastics. Hubby dropped me and DS at Sam’s Club and came and got us after. He stayed with DD. It was great. suggested we do this every other week, even if my van is running. It was a good use of time and family time together. Really, We ALL go to hockey twice a week and DD is bored out of her mind. Makes sense to me.

Good Morning and HUGS!!!