Where is everyone??????

My kitty clyde is quite sick, maybe dying. I am sad.
My van is getting a new motor today.
Needing hugs and prayers today.

Clyde
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Holly~ I am sorry to hear about your kitty. :hug: :hug: I hope Clyde feels better soon. BTW your links did not work.

Good things are starting here. I finally am getting used to my regular scedule again. My youngest DD is starting to get sick though. We will see how she takes it. My parents both got sick right after I picked the kids up, but iti did not seem to last too long, just a couple of days. So hopefully she will be fine after tomorrow. (HUGS) to all

Oh Holly I am so sorry about Clyde.....I have 3 little kitty fur babies myself and have lost others so I know how hard it is when one is sick! I am sending my healing powers......

Well we got hit by, oh I don't know, 6-8 inches of snow since last night.....and lots of blowing. The snow has stopped, but now the wind is supposed to kick up tonight. Everything here closed down for the day. I love snow days!!! I slept in until 9, cleaned the house a bit, vacuumed, did a load of laundry, took a long nap, and of course, shoveled! In between I relaxed and enjoyed on responsibilities for the day. They are already delaying 2 hours tomorrow, but my meeting has been canceled, so all I will have to do is go into the office tomorrow.

I did make it to the Y two nights this week and plan to go tomorrow. I have been walking about 2 1/4 miles in 40 minutes, so breaking a sweat...going to try to work up to 2 1/2 miles in forty minutes. I was able to do that before...so trying to get back to that pace. Eating has been fine....not keeping much in the house so hard to snack at night. They is not much to eat LOLOL Well it is a strategy!!!

Well off to do the dishes and snuggle with the kitties!
Lilybutt

Stormy.VERY windy. It poured rain for a couple of hours last night and then the temps dropped.
It may be a quiet day for me depending on the roads. Most parents wont work.
Hubby is home. They finished a house yesterday.Usually he gets laid off for most of January and he didn’t. We are thankful.He may be off for a week which stinks considering all the cash we are putting out BUT he can finish our bathroom. It’s been over 2 years!!! It is the story of the cobblers kids having no shoes. The carpenters wife has a 1/2 renovated bathroom and stairwell.

Clyde had a very quiet day.If we can get out, hubby will take him ot the vet.

I have gained weight. I was soooo tired of paying attention all the time for almost 3 years with poor results. I finally gave up. The reality is I will gain weight easily. Much more easily than I lose it; in a VERY short period of time.
I have walked 2 night this week at 6pm before it gets dark!!
I have done yoga every night.
It is a good start.

Have a glorious day and those of you in the midst of this weather system, be safe out there.
I love my chickies!!!!

First things first, got the call from the vet and Clyde has kidney failure. All we can do is wait it out and keep him comfy.

I was thinkin' . There does need to be balance. I need to find it.
I am tied to/in this house about 12 hours a day MOn-Fri. My ME time is 3FC. Jounalling keeps me sane. You are my best friends.And I am very blessed in these freindships. My family or origin has yet to acknowledge that Clyde is sick or that I am vanless. It hurts.I dont socialize very often.
Last night DS cut me to the quick.
I just vegetated from 5:30ish. What a treat.
DS crawled in bedside me. we had a good cuddle and a bit of a heart wrenching convo. Basically he said I dont spend enough time with him.It is true in some ways.I felt so sad. Part of it is home day care related.Part of it is his personality. He is intense and gets angry or upset very easily. I usually give a few tries and then give up. It has always been this way. As an infant I couldn't sit and play on the floor with him without him tackling me etc.
Part of it is my resistance. I work at it. But he is very much in my space and is always touching, climbing on me, twisting my hair.................. I tell him very clearly and calmly what is and is not okay with me. It is my body. He gets furious and acts out and gets disciplined. He is making choices. But he is sad that I dont do more with him one on one. I would love to if it was ever pleasant.

Hubby and i had a good talk about it. He was supportive.

I definitely carry the load here too as a parent. My DH was raised in the old fashioned guy way but missed being close with his Dad. He is pretty good with the kids in small amounts of time.It took a few years tho for him to get the concept of being a parent. Quite a few. I have to be very specific with what he can do and then remind him regularily.

My kids are happiest just sitting watching hockey with him and he has always tucked them in at night.


DS says he wants to do more crafts with me. The craft stuff is such a mess. None of the kids put anything away. I ask all the time. It is not my mess. I cant stand to be in there. I cleaned that room for 2 hours yesterday.He gets furious and blames me when things dont go right for him. I calmly tell him I wont do it with him when he is angry etc. He explodes. I walk away. HE runs after me screaming. He goes to his room. We talk, try agian, repeat.He also makes choices to play hockey in the basement for an hour after school. He could do stuff with me then but choses not to. He wants it all.
It reminds me a lot of hubby. Maybe a guy thing. Maybe just them.
Hubby complains he ain't gettin any but choses to stay up til midnight watching tv and then wakes me up for some action, I get pissed and it is all my fault somehow. Again it is about choices.

Anyhow. Looking for balance to keep us all happy.

We are having a potluck starting at 2 with 5 families from the village. We have not all seen each other since the summer. There will be 12 kids and only 2 of them are girls. YIKES!!! It will be festive. Much needed by me.
Hockey at 11am.

HUGS and LOVE!!

Hey everyone,
I just got in from running errands. we are starting to get freezing rain and sleet. The high today is in the 20's. and big change from last week in the 70's.
I changed into my sweats and made me some 1 pt hot chocolate. Ok, that changed because I added a generous shot of kaluha. I'm listening to a Van Morrison CD...AAAHHH!!! Can you say relaxed.
I've not been eating well lately. I bought a bunch of veggies so maybe I'll do better this week. I did make it to curves 3x.

Holly: My thoughts and prayers for you and clyde. I lost my 15 yo cat last year, But God sent me 5 orphan baby kitties.
I Hurt for you my friend...:hug:

Later my friends. :grouphug:

We had 6 families and all their kids here for a gatherig today!!!! Potluck.The Party was great!!!!! Dinner was around 5pm, which was pretty early but we had a house full of kids.
Much euchre was played a few battles fought by 5-7 year old boys. Dancing, singing, cuddles and movies for the kids, laughter and friendship for the adults.
I am pleasantly tipsy.

I am off for a few leftovers and then bed. Hoping the kids sleep in.

Clyde the kitty is okay but weak.

3 minutes til a new day!!!
Love you all, really!
HUGS Debbie!!! I felt your caring deeply.

Holly~It can be very difficult with boys they are so active and all over the place. You sound like you are doing a great job!!! Keep up the hard work and remeber to be firm, but patient. (Not something I am very good at, but I am working on it) I hope Clyde is doing well, I know it can be very difficult at the end. I am here for you ((huggs))

Things going ok here. DD is just getting over being sick, but now DS has a cough and fever. I hope it does not last long. Whenever he gets a cough it lingers. He is not sick, but will sound like it for a good two weeks. Well off to watch a movie with the sickies~DH took our middle dd to Church. Maybe I will get a little rest too this AM.

Later chicas

Holly: I can feel your sadness. I wish that I could make it all better for you. I know that you know we on this board care about you and I hope that gives you some comfort.
You amaze me. I know that you will get to where you want to be because you aren't afraid to recognize the hard parts and work through them. That's so inspiring to me. Hugs to you my friend.

Debbie: I hope that you enjoyed relaxing. We need to do that. Are you back on track with the food? It's so easy to get away from those good habits.

UPS: I hope you are still on track with your regular schedule. I know that when I have a schedule that I do better with my healthy choices.


Lily: I think the no food in the house is a good stragety. I know that lately I've been on the mind frame that if it's there, then I eat it.

Ladies: I had a 4 lb gain this week! I was and am upset with me. I really haven't been trying. Oh, I'm ok for a day or two and then I get a craving and I just give in. I think that I've been resting on my past weight loss victory of losing 30 lbs. Well, I've gained 15 back so that victory is gone.

I made a decision that I still want to get below 200 and I need to just start over. I'm at 254, that's my new number and my goal is 199 by 12-31-06.

I will start the process by doing my points every day and not thinking that I can start over the next day. This is my starting point and from here it's all forward moving.

I'm really mad at myself for allowing myself to gain that 15 lbs back. NO MORE! I am not going to buy bigger clothes. I don't like that feeling. I'm in an XL top and I don't want to buy 1 x's again. I don't want to see those scales over 250. My goal this week is to be at 251 at my TOPS weigh-in.

I'm recommited. I want to be....

Thanks for not giving up on me. Be hard and strict with me ladies..I need it to get going and keep going.

Susie

Well another weekend is winding down and I have to say it was a nice one, quiet and uneventful, but nice! The snow day on Thursday was the day I got laundry and house cleaning done, so I didn't have to do that on the weekend, so I got to just enjoy! I spent Friday and Saturday nights with my sweetie, he is working weekends right now, and that is always relaxing and calming.

I did go to the Y and walk Saturday.....that made 3 times this week!!! That was my goal! This next week I want to go....ummmmm.....M, W, Th, Sat. I have to work late on Tuesday night so I will try for that! Not sure how I did on food....I think okay.....didn't overeat anytime, but maybe not the best choices, but not terrible.....I will weigh in one day this week...I am trying not to weigh too often, just frustrates me!

I did do some clothes shopping this weekend. My brothers wedding is coming up in a few weeks.....In Atlanta GA....anyone now what the weather is like there mid March??? I am guessing 6os....anyway...went to Kohls.....didn't see a thing.....everything is that pheasant skirt look.....not me.....gosh I am 44....a little too old and fat for that look :) I tried a few things on, but I am in between a 1X and XL and there really was nothing there. I will try the mall next weekend....maybe try the closet here too....there maybe something I don't remember in there!!! After shopping I treated myself to the movie....went to see Brokeback Mountain. I have wanted to go, and tried calling a friend....then said what the heck and went by myself....I forgot how nice it is to go by yourself! I really enjoyed it! Rather sad. And I ate too much popcorn, it really doesn't agree with me anymore, so I will be sorry later...but it tasted so good :)

Hope everyone has a good weekend!

Lilybutt

Hi, I'm new to 3fc and this thread. I weigh 220 and haven't weighed below 200 since 8th grade. This time I'm determined.

Holly, I'm so sorry about your cat...I hope he feels better.

Lilybutt, Kohls gives me hives...the last time I went shopping there, I was a sixteen and the size 20 jeans (seven pairs) wouldn't go over my calves. thighs i could understand. but calves. Does your Kohls downsize (monstrously) too, or is it normal? One of my friends that lives in the southern part of the state says hers is normal (then again, she wouldn't have that problem; she's a size six.)

Good morning,
I took a vacation day today from work and I'm going to go to the Mall with a friend. My goal is to get some new bras. I'm going to go to all the major department stores and get measured. I'm comparing to see if they all measure me the same and what sort of bra the suggest for me. After I get all that info and compare it then I'll buy something.

Yesterday my goal was to get back on track. I resolved to not eat anything sweet between meals. I could have something sweet after a meal not just between them. I was able to stick to that goal yesterday. My goal today is only one sweet and it's to be after a meal.

I really do well with the exercise, but I'm not good at the food choices and keeping my food under control. It has controled me for the last time.

I got my TOPS news in the mail this weekend and just finished reading it. It had a lot of success stories with photos...very inspiring to me.

Lilly: I hope you find something fun and pretty for the wedding. I totally understand about that peasant look. I would shop for something springy that I could add a light jacket or sweater (in a springy color) to. The air tends to be a little chilly in March.

Welcome to Ink..it's nice to have you with us.

I've got to get to moving ladies.
Susie

I declare today.....
Canadian National Day of the Domestic Goddess..... all of our homes will be cleaned by professionals, dinner cooked by a gourmet chef, children cared for by super nanny,we all go out for a spa day and the sleep at a fancy hotel on 200 count egyptian sheets.

We Canadians really do need a holiday in February.

Holly YOu are so funny! I would settle for that on a non holiday!!

Welcome Ink

Susie~have a ball shopping. But remember even if they recommend it it may not be the right one for you. (I worked in a major dept store, and we did not get any extra training for fitting bras-just how to measure) Buy what fits you and what you are comfortable in!!!

Lilly~I know it can be frustrating looking for new clothes. Have you ever shopped online. I was very happy with Lands End they even told me how to measure myself so I bought the correct size. And it got here quick!

I have not been doing good. two of the kiddies have been sick and I have not been sleeping well because of it. Yesterday I spent the entire day on my couch because DD only wanted to sit on me. The one time I got up to look at something DH was doing on the computer she pushed on me and I fell over. (I was leaning over and lost my balance, but because she was pushing I could not regain my ballance) DH and I are re discussing the gym and hopefully that will propell me back into movement. I have been doing my hula hoop, so that is the only thing keeping me afloat in this sae of weight loss. Have a great day all!!

Hi. I'm currently 211, starting weight in 2003 was 247.5 pounds. It's been slow, yes, but the first year I was that person trying everything there was out there (including...GASP...diet pills).

Now, my secret? The Canadian Food Guide, portion control, exercise, rest and TOPS as my support group.

When I started TOPS, my very first goal I knew would be to get below 200. Even if it is 199.99999...hehehehe So, I will keep you all updated on MY success.

:hugs: to all the ladies!
Holly: I'm really sorry about your cat, I hope everything goes well for you!
Shawna: Welcome to the group, I'm 211 too :D

I'm trying to re-commit to my diet, staying under 26pts per day. I'm also joining a challenge to do 900mins worth of exercise for 30 days. Thats about 45 mins per day, 5 days a week, if anyone's interested to join. I only started yesterday, and I made an excel sheet to keep track, with little stars I color in for each exercise :D
I'm trying to take it day by day. If I focus on today only I'm sure I'll do better than trying to fix my whole week.
Keep it up ladies! :)

Hello,
I will keep this short but I wanted to get here and report in. Doing well with the food and exercise today. Feeling like I want to kick it up a notch...I do this when I get exicted and then fizzle..I will not fizzle...focusing on slow and steady and smooth!

I was successful in finding 3 bras that fit. I was measured at 3 stores...everyone measured me the same. 42 C or 40D. The last store I went into this lady asked me "do you want measured or do you want fitted". I answered fitted and for the next 45 min to an hour, I tried on a lot of different bras. This woman knew what she was doing. She looked at the one I had (which was the right size by measuring) but it didn't give me enough coverage...I was always coming out the bottom. I ended up with a 40DD and it looks amazing under my clothes. This woman was Good!! Also, they are Bali bras and I got them for $15.00 each. I thought what a great deal. I would have paid the orginal $30.00 each because they really made me look good and today people kept saying I looked thinner..i would tend to think it was because the "girls" were up where they belonged!

That's my shopping story.

Welcome to Shanna: I'm a TOPS gal too! Keep up the good work.

Ok..time for bed. See you tomorrow.
Susie

Susie: I can relate to the bra story. I too got complements only after changing my bra size to something that actually fits better. I used to wear a B34 and now a C 36 which is more comfy!.

Good morning everyone,
Sorry I haven't been here lately. I'm still trying to adjust to working ft again.
I've been struggling with eating the last couple of days. I've just been hungry all the time. I sure hope it passes soon. I've been over on my daily pts some,
but I stayed within my weekly.
I've made it to curves 3x a week, But I just don't get as good a workout in the evenings. I'm a morning person. I just drag my way thru my workouts in the evenings. Maybe it will get better.

Welcome to everyone new.

I'll have to do personals later :grouphug:

Good morning all! I have been really worn out taking care of all my sickies! But they are doing better and hopefully we are off to a great restart! Eating has been good, but I need to get my exercise back in. I have been doing very minimal for the last two weeks. I am recommitting to lose some weight before easter!


Will check in later-I have laundry waiting!

Hi,
Ok..in our area it's Girl Scout cookie time. Yes, I ordered a couple of boxes. I'm not letting myself alone in the house with them; I am a secret eater. I have had a couple each evening. A serving size is 2 (why can't it be 4?! lol)

I just got back from a great 2 mile walk at the Y and some stretching. I love to stretch.

Hubby is fixing dinner, then we will get things cleaned up and watch a movie. I'm looking forward to relaxing.

Debbie: You have stayed in your weekly points and that's what's going to count at the end. Don't get to hard on yourself. You have made a change in your life with going part time and you are just figuring it out to fit it to you. I know you will do it!

UPS: At least you have been doing some exericse. I bet there was a time you didn't do any..so give yourself credit for that and tomorrow just step it up a bit.


Jiggly: It's amazing what a proper fit can do for a person!

Dinner is ready. Bye, Bye!
Susie

Well on my crazy roller coaster of weight loss in the last couple of years the last time I was under 200 was back in September so I desperately want to be there again.. *sigh* I cut back on sodas, drink more water, count my calories and exercise at least 4 times a week.. Since Sept. I have gone up to my highest weight and just started back on this journey a couple weeks ago..so here is looking for the scale to be under 200 I HOPE in a month... That might be a little unrealistic though since I have 12 pounds to go to be there though..so maybe in two months..*sigh*

Hello Ladies.

Sounds like everyone is basically doing well with healthier lives, with a few challenges. Not bad, ladies.

My first weigh in at WW was down 10.6, but remember I gained back the original 25 I had lost last time. Sigh. I am not tell to many people in my life that I am back at WW, it was too much pressure last time. I feel more comfortable this time.

We are having huge division meetings here at work, and man is it running me ragged. Sheesh. One more week of this chaos, then back to the normal work routine.

With all the OT I have been working the last year or so, has enabled me, my two children (17 & 20) and my bestest GF to go to the Bahamas for 5 days. We will be leaving May 29, returning on June 2. It was very kind of her husband to "share" my GF. They are so much in love, married 15 years, and have only been separated for 3 days at a time, so 5 days was a big ordeal for him, not her really, haha.

It is GS cookie time here also. I bought 6 boxes, put 3 out on the counter for sharing here at work. (Have only ate a few but counted them towards my WW points). One box for my dd and one for my ds, the other my dad.

Holly - how's the kitty?

Anyway, everyone stay focused and happy.

(((Hugs)))

Annie

So glad tomorrow is Friday....I have had a busy week at work this week, not a lot of time to get things done....just time to deal with teachers and kids, but they are why I am there, the paperwork can wait.

Diet is still the same....trying and feeling like I am not making any progress...I guess maintaining is just as important as losing. I actually have had thought of trying some of that stuff they sell on TV all the time...but I know it doesn't work either!

Exercise hasn't been great this week either, went Monday and worked hard, then worked late Tuesday so unable to make it. Wednesday I was so sore....my knees were killing me...actually slept with a heating pad on them! They are better today, but had to work late at the last minute...so I WILL go on Saturday!!!

I did get a skirt/jacket outfit for my brothers wedding.....saw one I liked on line at JCP, so stopped at the store to see if they had it, they did but not my size, so ordered it instead....hope it fits!!!

TGIF everyone!

Annie175--You could also try putting a few boxes of the GS cookies in the freezer so you won't be tempted by them. Just a suggestion.

Good Morning Everyone!

Gremlina-You are so right on the freezer thing. My tiny little 20 yr old daughter puts her box of peanut butter patties in the freezer and she is still eating them in June.

Didn't have dinner last night as I had eaten all my points by 2 pm yesterday (GS cookies). Wasn't hungry anyway.

Said so-long to my BF as he took a position in Portland, Oregon. He begged me to come along, but it was a no brainer for me. For the first time in 20 years, after divorcing, I am happy, financially secure (as much as possible), have a great job that I love, after a 1.5 yr no job situation, and I couldn't leave my kids, even tho they are pretty much raised. BF said it was temporary and that he was going to try to find something back here in Indy. We will see.

Anyway, everyone have a marvelous day and a wonderful weekend.

Annie

lily~I am happy that you found a nice suit for your brother's wedding. I Hope it fits too! (Just went through this, and the minute it got here I tried it on)

Annie~Sorry to hear the BF had to move away. But I think you made the right decision. We have to take care of our selves. I hope he can find a job closer to home soon.

Well, I do weigh myself everyday, but I cound Sat as my official WI day, but I was so excited this AM...I have finally broken my plateu..I have been floating between the same 5-7lbs, but have not broken through until today!! It has really helped my spirit and I am extra motivated to do even better today!

On the girl scout cookies..Definitely freez them. I had a package of thin mints in there for over 6 months last year and they were fine. (I forgot about them) If you can't have one or two, you may just want to give them away to a food pantry. The littel girls we ordered from last year moved, so I did not get any this year. I guess it just saves me the calrories. But I will miss my samoas(I think they call them Carmel Delights now)

Have a great OP day ladies!!!

I am glad it is Friday. Although the week has zoooooooomed by.

The HUGE, gaping holes in my bathroom walls that have been there ALL of DD’s (5.5 years)life are covered in drywall. It is a major gift and blessing!!!! DH put in a light fixture and an outlet too!!!! IS it possible the room will be completed??????

Slept 7.5 hours!!

Enjoyed Idol. I have a crush on Bucky. He is a sweety. My picks are Paris, Bucky, Elliott, Taylor and Chris and the last girl who sang(cant remember her name).
Enjoyed Dancing with ther Stars too. Drew gets my vote. Loved the cowboy routine.

Did NOT over eat yesterday. I desperately wanted to munch while watching tv last night. I had a small bowl of cereal and stopped at that!!!!!!!! No cheese, no crackers, no chips, no plate of leftovers.............

I have been fighting a headache all day and just took some Advil.

I have a lot of tidyng to do!!!!

4 kids coming at 3:40 form school. 1 napping, 2 gone home already.
Hockey at 7:30.

HUGS to all!!

Good afternoon all!

Today is Friday and I'm home because I work the weekend. I'm starting to burn out on the diet and new job. I love the concept of what I do, but am burning out quickly. Maybe at this stage of my life I should just be a worker bee--too much going on in my personal life I guess. I can't seem to lose weight regardless of what I do and the worst part is that I feel so unsatisfied I just want to eat every fattening thing I come across. Oh well, at least I've only gained 2 lbs. I can get back on track when I'm up to it. Sorry it's taken me so long to post, but I've been so darned tired lately. I'm going in to the doctor's on Tuesday to see if it's my thyroid. I have a serious history of thyroid disease in my family. I know this sounds stupid, but I'm hoping that's what is causing this. The alternative would not be pretty.

Hope all of you are well and losing steadily,

Nan

i have to join this thread! just thinking of being out of the "terrible twos" makes me want to dance!!! i need to lose i think 33 to be outta this category, and i possibly want to get there by my half birthday on may 21! what a nice gift to myself... weighing 199!!!!!!!!!

Welcome Jen!! I notice that we have the same amount to lose (don't look at my ticker it is wrong) I am with youabout getting to ONEderland. I have been fighting this diet/lifestyle change for 18mos and so far I don't have as much to show for it as I would like, but we are recommitted and doing well so far. Keep up the great work!!

Nan~I hope you are doing ok. I know what kind of havoc thyroid issues can cause. But if it is not your thyroid look into your other hormones, they can cause a ton of nastiness. Keep your chin up you will get through this!!

Holly~I hit the buttom and forgot all about you. :o Glad your Bathroom is starting to get finished. You did a great job with your snacks keep it up.:carrot: :carrot:

Hi Everyone!

I remember 199! was only a couple of years ago and silly me let it all go back on - up to 263 - lost some weight over the summer when we were moving and stressing out - that got me down to 247.5 - had my first week's burst and lost 7lbs! Hopefully by my birthday in August (6 months 2 days!) I will have hit the one's! (if not sooner of course!)

I'm not sure what to do for exercise at the moment. I'm not a gym person (can't really afford it and not a lone exercise person), I do get plenty of walking round the house! lol but I know that's not going to cut it...I've suddently noticed I have 40 year old knees, oh what a shock that was! I love swimming but there is no public pool here, cept an open air one in the summer. I live in a tiny little seaside town that just dies in winter. Maybe I should just wrap up and try walks on the beach or along the promenade. Unfortunately I went from having so many friends in the UK and even tho I have been in the USA 8 years, I only really have one 'friend' and she is definitely not the exercising type, hubby has had double knee surgery and can't walk too far altho he is going to try after he has lost a few pounds too. I have 3 dogs that I just cannot walk on my own. Luckily we have a huge yard and they can get their exercise there, maybe I should just walk round my yard? As we have just moved in I shall be doing some gardening this spring as the outside is a bit boring and yucky so that might be a start...oh man, I'm rambling now...lol

Good luck and hugs to all!

I'm still alive! :)
 

Good day everyone. Sorry for not having posted for a couple of months.
I know it's silly, but it's hard to post from work. It's a small office and I'm afraid someone will want to know where I'm posting and I just don't want to explain :)

Hello to all of you: Annie, Holly, Nan, Ellen, Susie, etc...and nice to meet you Jen, Gremlina and Hippy and to others who I have not yet met!

I feel as thought I've hit the bottom! I weigh the most I've ever weighed. Sometimes I get so stressed and I just give up. I got up and joined Weight Watchers this morning at the 730a meeting. I was very productive this morning: WW, gym, grocery, car washed, etc....I was super hungry when I got home so I made a great brunch of egg beaters, mushrooms, ham and a bagel...trying to get back into the counting of points. The program is a little different than a few yeas ago when I was in it. That time I barely tried - I dropped out just after a few weeks.

I decided to join because the past two weeks have been horrible. I know that every single day this past week, my husband and I have eaten out or picked up food. I was eating like I just didn't care. You can eat out and still eat healthy, but I wasn't making healthy choices. I felt so sloppy and nasty. I hate that feeling. So last night while I was finishing off the last of the leftover pizza, I decided I'd get up and join WW in the morning. I tell you what, I admit it, it's been hard today. The first thing I ate today wasn't until around 1pm, so I made a hearty breakfast but half an hour later, I felt hungry again. I was watching the movie North Country and wanted to nibble. I've gotten so used to letting myself just nibble or eat whatever I want - and a big struggle this week has been those darn Girl Scout cookies! But I had a few of the low-fat oatmeal cookies which are quite good, and counted the points, of course...but I haven't been able to feel satisfied today. I'm munching on baby carrots as I write this...just trying to hold off another hour until I make my dinner. I hope it's easier when I'm at work because I'll be busy, ya know? I don't do much on the weekends, so this hanging out at home has been torture! But at least I've gone grocery shopping and I am slowly getting rid of the bad things in the kitchen and I've got plenty of veggies and healthier snacks.

How has everyone been doing? Who else is doing WW? The weird thing that confuses me are the "extra" 35 points that we get in a week. I don't understand where that comes from, because before, we had a range and we stay within that range. How can 35 extra points be "good" for you?

Talk to you all soon. I really want to get back in the habit of posting.

Girlie

I have been feeling burned out today.Kinda overwhelmed wiht all parts of life. After supper i went down to my friend/neighbour/hairdressers for the chunky copper/brown colour thing!! Feelin at least 38 in stead of my real age of 40 LOL!!

((Girlie)))

hey guys! today was a great day besides the fact that i didnt get to excersize and i only drank 4 glasses of water instead of 12 :( o well... tomorrow will be a better day!

good luck all of you and keep up those excellent results!
Jen

Hello,
I am happy to report a 2 lb loss at last Thursday TOPS weigh-in. For the past 2 days (Friday and Sat), I haven't been counting points and doing anything that is good for me and last night I felt so YUCK!

So I decided that this moring I would get back on track. Hubby always makes a nice breakfast on Sunday's, usually French toast and eggs, bacon and toast. I asked him to please just make me 2 eggs and toast. Right now I'm in a surgar frenzy and I was afraid that thy French toast would keep me in it which leads to me just eating whatever I want.

He is such a good support, he didn't make any french toast for his self. I'm going to spend the day reading my magazines and will try to get to the Y for a walk.

I was talking to a friend (Judy) about this on going weight loss effort and it came to my attention that in order to get to 199 I'm going to have to be obsessive about my effort. I REALLY want be at 199 when I leave on the cruise in September so if that's what it takes I'm ok with it. I know that I divide my energies in a lot of areas, and I have committements that I need to keep, but my whole focus on anything that I'm doing for the next 6 months is that 199 number.

If people think I'm boring of to focused on it, so be it. I'm who counts here!

It feels so empowering to type that.

Sorry for no personals today; I've got to get ready for church.

See you all tomorrow.
Susie

Oh jeezzzzzzz......
I weighed myself today...not good at all.....I'm going to ignore the number and just think that I need to get it together!!!!

Friday after work was a bit of a party for me......3 different groups to meet with...had some drinks, but stopped half way through, but did have the snacks. But yesterday, really didn't eat much at all, not hungry and just busy.....

Today to the Y and back in the groove.....what is wrong with me that I simply can't keep up the work.....LOL for some reason I had a dream and Richard Simmons was in it LOLOLOL Maybe that is a sign!!!
Lilybutt

Good Day, everyone.

I slept in a bit until 10am, and picked up a few other groceries that I thought would help, like minibags of microwave popcorn. I was craving noodles for lunch and I found a single serving package of Vietnamese noodles in my cabinet. The package ended up being 3pts, so I made them and added snow peas, bean sprouts, mushrooms and 2 servings of imitation crab. I ended up with a huge bowl of food for 5 pts. Very happy because I fulfilled my craving. I love ethnic foods but they scare me because it's so hard to find WW points/nutritional information for it all.

I'm feeling good today. Woke up a little sore and headachy. I'm going to take it easy today, rest and chill. Also, plan out my week as far as breakfasts and lunches. I usually have a whole wheat bagel for breakfast, but I can't find a good one that's less than 4-5pts, so I decided to do whole grain toast with sugar free jelly this week. I want to find something that works, and have it every morning. We all usually eat breakfast at our desks at work as we're getting situated, so this is something I can keep in the kitchen at work.

Dinner tonite will be a big old salad full of veggies like snow peas, sprouts, carrots and an Asian dressing that I found.

Take it easy, everyone.

Hey friends,
I Need F O C U S. I haven't been to the WW site in about a week. My portions have been getting larger. I only made it to curves once last week. I don't know if I'm just bored with it or if I'm having trouble keeping it all together working ft. HELP....:dust:
Ds is working on my van. It's old so it's a real challenge. Now he is cutting off a tool with a hacksaw so it will fit where he needs it to fit. SIGH.... :(
I guess I'm just a little down.

Girlie: It is so good to hear from you. :hug:

Suzy: :cp: WAY TO GO GIRL.

Holly: :hug:

:welcome3: to all the newbies.

I'll try to do better later. I've got to go put some stuff on my lawn before it get dark.