back door friends #4
 

Ok, you guys are willing to take a chance, here it goes! LOL This is a great thread to receive support and give support to one another whether you are just starting or have been there done that bought the t-shirt. LOL

Hi everyone..ok donna i found you and you are a funny lady..but you are right we are a great group..hurrayyyyyy for us..((((((((hugs)))))))) rosey :wave:

I'm in
 

I like it all, giving support, getting support, and I'm just starting but I have been there and done that and I do have the t-shirt. LOL :lol: I'm not sure what I'm getting into but sounded like a good place to check in and make new diet buddies. :high:

Welcome to "findingmyself"! :cp: So what do we call you for short? For the most part there are Rosey, Donna, Summer, Kris, Daphne, Me, and Glen who post on this thread and we're a variety of sizes and ages and likes and dislikes. If you choose to stay with us, we can give you a brief intro of us. It seems like when we do that, we lose the new friend for some reason. :lol: Maybe it's because Donna is too small and has lost her weight and reached goal maybe?? :rofl: Well if that's it, I'm about 100 something pounds bigger so there you go. You're have to fit in between us somewhere so welcome!

Nothing much to report here. My weight has remained the same thing for 5 days straight. I know at least it's not a gain cause I did have potatoes and some pintos lastnight and they are very carbful. Summer, we haven't tried the fake taters yet. I have to get some cauliflower first. Rosey I have no doubts that you've lost 5 more pounds. That's awesome so stay positive. Well I better run and start making the grocery list for tomorrow. I have Laken's awards day tomorrow and bretts graduation on thursday which is being held at the high school. Did I mention that I would have to do that all alone??

WELCOME FINDINGMYSELF! My name is Donna and I'm the one Dana said is TINY??? ROFLOL :rofl: :lol3: :lol: Yeah... I wish. Anyway, even though I reached my goal it has not been easy keeping it off. I had surgery in March and since then I have been trying to get around 4 pounds back off. I read somewhere that the anesthesia can cause you to gain weight!!! I felt some better. BUT I know I won't get any sympathy from Dana! :lol: :) :D (I'm joking with ya, Dana! :joker: ) I look forward in getting to know you better, *findingmyself* ! :yes:
Rosey, :bravo: on losing more weight!!!! You all are doing great I think. :encore:
We are getting much needed :rain: today. My grass looks greener by each minute it is still raining! :)
Summer, have you had any more gigs lately? I visited your site yesterday and it still looks good! Are you getting any response to that? Did you tell me when your pool opens? I am sorry, I have that sometimers disease again. :stress:
Well, this is going to be short but sweet. I need to get ready to go over to my Dads. We are finishing packing his kitchen today and some of the sunroom. Don't want to do too much of it though so that he doesn't have anything till the house is finished. We are also planning his birthday party in June. A lot is on my plate lately and I will be glad when school is out (in a way) LOL
I'll be checking in more later. I hope you ALL have a great OP day!!!! :wave: :high:

Donna

Hello....Well I found you guys..Its been another hot one today..I am not liking all the bugs around here ( Arcadia's ) I think thats what they are called.. They come out every 17 years for 3 weeks and then dissapear.. They make such noise and they are everywhere..
I have to go do somemore errands tonight..No water class tonight...I hope eventually I can get on a better schudule with all of this.. :lol:

Hello Finding Myself... Welcome to this thread..You have found a great group of friends here..Like Dana said we all have different weight goals and different ages.. I believe I am the oldest of the group. My name is Summer and I am working on losing 60 pounds... I have lost 14 so far and its been hard..but I will keep going and with all the support that everyone gives here..I know I can do it. We all can..Please tell us about yourself and again Welcome to our Group.. Have a great day :wave:

Dana.. I know what you mean about carbs.. I love Black Eyed Peas and I had some Sunday.,. My weight is the same.. How can a veggie be so bad..
Its a good thing that you had no weight gain..but I know its also flustrating when it stays the same.. I am there now...
It seems anything thats sticks to your ribs sorta speak is bad.. I know the feeling and also with any kind of budget streacher ( casseroles etc. ) They are bad too..It makes it hard to make the right choices.. Please dont get discouraged.. It will come off..Please try the fake mashed Pots when you can they are really good.. You are so busy with all the childrens things going on..Its that time of year..Graduations and such.. Please take some pictures if you can.. I am sorry that you have to do them alone..:grouphug:
Why is he not going?? Does he have to work??
Have a great day :love: :wave:

Donna.. Thank-you for starting another thread..Like I said I didnt know anything about that stuff..but glad that you do and did..:lol:
I am sure that you are busy at your Dad's packing and you DO have alot on your plate with packing and his BD party around the corner..but I know you will get it all done..Thank-you for visting my web site and no we havent had anymore "gigs" yet.. I am hoping that we will hear something soon..I havent really been out there trying real hard to get some "gigs" cause I am working on this exercise thing and thats almost a full time job :lol:..I have got serveral inquires from the web site..but no business from it yet... I need to look into getting more traffic there.. Thats another job..:lol:...Our Pool opens Memorial Day Weekend..Official opening will be Saturday the 29th..but it will not be open full time untill School it out here and thats the 22 of June.. It will open at 4:00-8:00 durring the week and 11:00-8:00pm on weekends untill school is out then its full time..11:00-8:00 everyday... I am working on getting it open full time next year reguardless of school not being out yet.. Hope I can get it done.. I am looking forward to see old Pool friends and make new ones...
You well have your own private pool soon..How great is that..It never closes..I am so envious.. I always wanted a pool..but I will settle for a ocean instead one day MB MB... :lol:..
Have a great day :love: :wave:

Rosey..WAY TO GO ON YOUR 5 MORE LBS LOSS..YOU ARE AWSOME GIRLFRIEND...YOU ARE DOING IT...:bravo: :cp:..
Have a great day :love: :wave:

Daphne....Kris... Mr Ken... I hope you all find us... :mag:...:love: :wave:

Hi everyone.. welcome finding my self.. do you have anick name..as every one has said we are a great group..im the one from alaska..summer you say you are the oldest?? however even if its impolite to ask alady her age how old are you?? :lol: i will be 55 on monday and i feel old..thanks for the wtg's on my loss everyone..have decided to go by my scale ..and the heck with the others besides mine shows the most loss..im going to be sewing summer clothes for my trip today and i need something a little dressy as we are going to my sil and grand kids baptism this weekend and need church clothes..and my youngest grdd will be 4 this weekend..we will be gone for a few days am saving my bingo win for wallmart..donna.. i used to look forward to school out to for a week or so anyways then my kids drove me nuts..what have you got planned for elana??hello to daphnee kris and mr ken..dana keep working at it and you will show a loss ..well duty calls will check in on you all later..have agreat day everyone (((((((hugs)))))))) rosey:wave:

Let's don't get into the age issue now!!! :lol: :no: :no: LOL FINDINGMYSELF, I am actually 44 years old. I am married going on 19 years in October and we have a 9 year old daughter named Elena. We live in South Carolina and I recently lost 30 pounds. I think it's trying to find me again but I'm hiding from it. (whispering) Don't tell it you saw me here, ok?! ;) :dizzy:
Rosey, I can't believe you are soon having a b-day!! Wow! I'm not going to say happy birthday till next week.. OK?? LOL I bet it's going to be fun for you in a way sewing for a smaller you! ;) I need to start sewing again. So far, I only have her registered in the Terrific Tuesdays program at our church but I'm going to register her in some acting workshops with the Children's Little Theatre and also she has her choice of going again to horse camp or swiming lessons if she makes a good final report card.
I am going to try and get her busy in a lot this summer. She needs to stay busy. There is a new kid on our street and she is over here most of the time. She is only 7 and you can see her wondering up and down the street. It's something and I'm not used to that when parents don't know or seem to care where their kids are half the time. Why even have them? Anyway, different strokes for different folks. I bet the baptism will be real nice. I love those.
Summer, my Dad is heading for MB tomorrow. I have a week reserved in August and maybe we will go again in October like we did last year. My Dad has not sold the place yet so I have a place to go till then or till he finds something else if he does sell it. He has been asked if he will take a certain price for it but nothing else has been said.
Well, I better go now. My sisters and I are going out to eat tonight.

Hi everyone! Just call me Dee
 

Hi And thanks for the welcomes. You all seem very supportive. I don't think you could scare me off if you would like to give it a try though I would love to hear all of your stories. Wow, I might just fit right in here. Hee Hee.

Well, heres my story: I'm 34 years old. I have been married twice divorced once. I am now married to the sweetest guy on earth. We had a beautiful little girl who is turning 1 on Sunday. And I have a 8 year old little boy who is my angel. We live in Arizona. I am very lucky to have such a great family. I am thankful every day.

I have not been overweight my whole life, in fact it wasn't until I was 25 or so that I really started gaining weight. But I have been on a diet since I was about 14. I don't know why because I look back at pictures of highschool and college and I was fine. But I still did every diet I could find. I'm sure my metabolism suffered. Around 25 I gained to about 180 I would gain and lose the same 40 pounds. Then I got pregnant with my son. After he was born I really put on a lot of weight. Up to 210. I got serious, decided to change my entire thought process about food and committed to become healthy. I exercised and ate right and I lost all of the weight by the time he was two. I kept it off staying between 135-140 for about 4 years. Then I got pregnant with my daughter. And this time I must have just gone crazy eating fast food and junk after she was born I weighed around 230 and once again was very depressed. It has taken me this long to quit beating myself up for gaining this weight and to recommit to losing it the right way. And that is what I am doing now.

I am truly trying to find myself again. Since I have put this weight back on I have become a different person. I don't want to go anywhere or do anything. I am cranky and depressed a lot. And I am trying very hard to stop acting this way. I want to find the person I use to be. The one who was afraid of nothing, would go anywhere do anything and just loved to be on the move.

So since April 24th I have been doing great. Eating right and exercising. Then for some reason on Friday I dropped the ball and took the weekend off. Today I was doing really well. Until a little bit ago. My husband was out running errands and said he was getting taco bell. I told him I wanted nothing. He brought me something anyway and I ate it and so now that is just one more day to add to my not doing so well days. So I am very upset about this. Anyway, I know I will lose this weight. I have nothing to wear if I don't. So, I will just have to get back on the good roll I was on. I don't know why I went off track so far but I will get back.

Thats about it for my story.... Kinda long huh?

Hello Dana, Donna(AKA Tiny), Summer and Rosey, You all seem like such a great group of people. Thank you very much for the welcomes and giggles I got reading your posts.

Well, I guess I better get this house clean or tomorrow I will wake up to a mess.

Dee :dizzy:

Hi there Dee I am Daphne. I don't have time to post but wanted to say welcome to our chat group!
Daphne

Hello...It has been raining all morning..but we needed it so bad..Its some what cooler thanks to the rain.. I am so glad that the heat-wave is over for awhile..I hope that the bugs go away soon..:lol:...I have errands to run and need to get all done so I can take Bert out tomorrow for lunch..
I cant wait to see Buddy Friday night. There are alot people coming to see him..so we will need a big table at the resturant..I am so happy that he is able to do this..I want tofond a new blouse to wear..Right now most of my things are to small or to to big..soooo I hope I can find a nice one..
I have lots to do today..cleaning laundry..that never ends..:lol:

Rosey....I wish I lived near you.. I would pay you to make me somethings..
I am sure you will make some really nice outfits to wear on your trip and for the baptism this weekend..I knew you must be tickled to be making smaller clothes..I would give anything to sew..Like those cover things for lounge chairs..All they are is terry cloth material with elastic sewed in to put over a lounge chase..and they are selling off the shelves..
I plan on buying one myself.. If I could sew I could make a couple dollars making those things and seeling them here at my pool alone they would be a big hit..and go fast..I wish I could sew but I never had the knack for it..
I was suprised at your age Rosey..and you are NOT OLD..even if you feel that way.. I always say I feel 90....but there is a younger smaller person still inside of me..wanting to get out..I think my weight has made me feel old..It wears me down..Since I have lost these few pounds I do have a little more energy and that makes me feel better..
I always thought I was really the oldest here and come to find out we are close but I am older by a year.. I am 55 and will be 56 in July..No I dont mind you asking :lol:...You are having a birthday next week.. Any plans?? I will wait to wish you HB then..Enjoy your trip with your family this weekend..
Have a great day :love: :wave:


Donna.. I wish I was in MB right now.. I am glad that your Dad's house is still in the family.. Maybe he will keep it after all..I wish I could come in August..I will say something to Jim and see..but right now we are planning a trip in September around the 11 or 12 with friends....How was your dinner with your sisters?? Where did you all eat?? Are they helping you with your Dad's BD party in June???
It so hard for me when we go out to pick the right foods.. Its all so tempting..Thats why I have to slack up some on the weekends.. I am sure if I would stick to the plan on the weekends I would see more weight loss but its so hard..I need to reslove that some how and stick with the diet on the weekends..I am sure you are busy with your Dad's house today..Alot more packing..I think everyone acumalates more stuff over the years and when they move they say.....where did all of this come from... I dont like packing..but I will be happy to pack this house up and move to MB...
Have a great day :love: :wave:

Dee.....Glad that you are staying with us..Thank-you for telling us about yourself.. I am also married 2 times.. My Guy is a wonderful man and I am very fortunate to have him..I can relate to your weight issues..I have been up and down also..Its hard to lose and keep it off..I will tell you that its eaiser coming off when you are younger.. I have found that the older you get the harder it is to take off weight.. I guess its a metabolism thing..
My own weight problems are proof of that..Is was faster coming off when I was younger now..it takes alot more effort..
I am sure you will get back on track..We can only take one day at a time..and thats all anyone can do..Weight can make you feel older and bad about yourself.. all those things happen to us all.. I know that you can do it....When you fall off the diet..just say..ok..I will do better tomorrow and try again..You will do it..We all will do it together..
Have a great day :love: :wave:

Daphne...How are you???? I miss you and hope that things are good with you Sweetie.. :grouphug:..Have a good day :love: :wave:

Dana...I am sure you are real busy with everything going on
I miss you..Have a great day :love: :wave:

Kris....Mr Ken......:cb: :cb:..They are loose and on the hunt..:mag:

Hi everyone
 

Thank you Daphne for the welcome. I know how it is when you can only get on here for two minutes to post.

Summer, thank you so much for the encouragement. i am doing so much better today. I think I am addicted to this site. I do much better when I can get on here and read and post. I definately want to lose it for good this time. I never want to gain it back again. Although I said that last time. I guess after 4 years I thought I was invincible and I found out I'm not. Darn.

I will check in later when I can. Baby is crying and I have to pick up my son from school.

Take care everyone. I hope you are having a good day. i hope you find your missing buddies. :D I don't know how I found you all or where you came from but I'm sure glad I did.

Hi everyone
 

Thank you Daphne for the welcome. I know how it is when you can only get on here for two minutes to post.

Summer, thank you so much for the encouragement. i am doing so much better today. I think I am addicted to this site. I do much better when I can get on here and read and post. I definately want to lose it for good this time. I never want to gain it back again. Although I said that last time. I guess after 4 years I thought I was invincible and I found out I'm not. Darn.

I will check in later when I can. Baby is crying and I have to pick up my son from school.

Take care everyone. I hope you are having a good day. i hope you find your missing buddies. :D I don't know how I found you all or where you came from but I'm sure glad I did.

welcome dee
 

:wave: here is my story dee. i'm the only man in the group. i'm trying to lose enough to look like the older version the ken doll. i'll be 50 in july. i am single. all the ladies are trying to lose to look like barbie, that why i say hello dollies
summer: good luck on friday
:) glen

Hi everyone..sorry such a late post..its been one of those days..i feel like im running in slo-mo and not getting anywhere :lol: actually been real busy..my mil b-day lunch was alot of fun.. there was 15 of us and she was surprized.. she was 83 today..welcome dee.. im from alaska..mariied to the same guy for35 yrs.. i have two grown daughters..with great husbands and 4 beautiful grand kids..we live in a log house and have moose running thru our yard on occasion..i love to sew.. make greeting cards scrapbook all my pictures make quilts and design beadded jewelry which i sell..my dh and i are retired..i will be 55 on monday..this past yr has been a rough one for us lots of health problems and surg etc but we are on the mend now.. i have been heavy all my life..it wasnt till i got sick that i payed attention to my body..i just recently started curves but have been following ww for a while now..i have alot to loose..but try and take things in small steps and goals..you can do it to and we are here to help each other.. every one in this group is an amazing friend..the thing is is not to feel guilty just get back with it when you slip up.. baby steps small changes..bigger success..well everyone i wore myself out today and still have clean up duty in the kitchen ..it was a pretty sunny day here.. ((((((hugs)))))) to all and will check in on you all in the morning..rosey:wave:

Rosey do you have any snow left? It's 77 degrees here right now and it's nearly 11 in the mornning. I have a lot to do in such a short amount of time but just wanted to stop in to say :wave: for now. I just got back from my oldest son's 5th grade graduation and he was officially pronounced a 6th grader by the middle school principal. My mom went to school with the principal which makes it sound strange and I graduated with her daughter so I hope that everyone over there respects brett and can see over him next year with his diabetes. I have to arrange soon to meet with some administration over there. It scares me with him going to that bigger school. I don't know how he will be with punctuality and changing classes.

Hey guy, girls and Dee!

I'm Kris...the young one of the group. I live in Alabama and work for Auburn University.b I am married. My husband is a school teacher. I am chubby, but I don't know how chubby pound wise because I am allergic to the scale! :lol:

Alabama is hot and miserable this time of year and I desparately want to move further north. I am from Indiana originally. I have two dogs, no kids, 2 nieces, and 2 nephews.

DH and I like to travel a lot. We are going to the mountains for Memorial Day. To Europe in June, and then I have a conference. I also travel a lot for work, so I am hard to tie down! I am actually leaving after lunch..... :) AGAIN!

Hope all are well and I promise I;ll write more later.

Love,
Kris

short, but sweet LOL
 

Dee, we are so happy to have you join us and share with us your struggles. We all are/have experienced some of the same and it is nice to know that there is sites like this where you can come and wear your heart on your sleeve. I know that this site has been a blessing to me. These ladies and gentleman have been the reason I did lose those 30 pounds. If it wasn't for their encouragment every step of the way I would not have done that now I need you all to get it off of me again! ;) :lol: :dunno: Life is not easy and it's nice to know that having friends here will help during those not easy times.

I am going to make this short but wanted to add my welcome again to Dee. :sorry: I will post more later.

Donna

Hello Everyone..
I have been busy all morning and trying to do laundry and get everything done before water class tonight.. Our teacher didnt show last night and one of the ladys that take our class taught our class last night.. She did great.. She was a teacher where she use to live and she knew all the moves.. I was thankfull she came to our rescue.. It took a little prompting on our part but she finally gave in and did it.. It was fun...
Now on a serious note.. My Friend Buddy called and said that the Dr has decided to put him back into the hospital today and start some sort of Chemo..He will have 96 hours of it..straight...UNREAL...
He said that the other meds he has been on is not working and his tonsils are really swollen to the point where he can hardly swallow.. This is not good news.. He was given the choice of this or nothing..Like he said there really isnt any choice..The Dr said hopefully this Chemo wont bring him down like the previous Chemo did..The last bout with Chemo almost killed him
I feel so bad for him... and so helpless to help him....
Our dinner plans Friday night has been canceled..I choose to say they are on hold untill he wi better...
Please keep him in your prayers as I am really worried about him..
Thank-you All for your caring and kindness you all are :angel:..

Dee.. You are welcome.. Its so easy to gain weight back. Ask any of us and we have been there many times.. Like Rosey said.. Baby steps..small goals and before you know it..You are losing.. I know you can do it... We all can with each others help and here thats what you get Support Caring and the best people I know..Have a good day..:love: :wave:

Mr Ken..... Glad the guys found you..So you are a July baby too....
I am still the oldest here...:lol:...
Hope you are having good weather...Have a good day :love: :wave:

Rosey..Sounds like you are real busy today.. I have alot to do also today..
Its never done no matter how much we do.. How is Curves going??
Have a good day :love: :wave:

Dana.. Glad you stopped in..Sounds like you are busy too.. Thats wonderful that Brett graduated..I hope that the school nurse will look after him next year.. I am sure that when you talk to them they will understand how Important his diabetes regiment is..I can understand your fears..Its a big step for him going to a larger school and changing classes and all..He has been through alot for his young age..God Bless him.. I think he will do good..
cause he has a Wonderful Mother to guide him...
Have a good day :love: :wave:

Kris...Good to hear from you...I had to laugh about you being allergic to the scale..:lol:..I know I am :lol:..You are off and running again..Wow going to Europe in June..That will be like a second honeymoon for you two.. Thats wonderful..Have fun on your Montain getaway on Memorial Day.. I really dont like the mountains.. I am a beach person..but you would never know that one ...Right..:lol:..Have a safe trip where-ever you are going today and always..Have a good day :love: :wave:

Donna..I am sure you are busy today with all thats on your plate..
How is your weather today.. We have cloudy skys and its gonna rain sometime today..Alteast its a little cooler today..I feel just like you do about this place.. Everyone here had been a blessing in my life..I know that you will lose what ever weight again....Lifes struggles are never easy and you are right Thank goodness for wonderful YA YA YA friends here..
Have a good day :love: :wave:

Daphne..Hope that things are good in your world.. I miss you..
I havent got those Bakers Cookies yet. Waiting on the gym to get more back in. They said they would have them on the 26..so when they do I will try some..Have a good day :love: :wave:

I got to run..alot to finish before class tonight..:wave:

Hi everyone I have just a few minutes for now. I just got a letter from a friend on the other site that Dana and I post on. She is very depressed and needs some up lifting prayers. her 16 year old is being very cruel to her and it is breaking her heart. The stress is also causing trouble between her and the DH. I am calling her Monday and will hopefully cheer her up a bit. Please just say a cheer up prayer for her. Her name is Barbara Ann and she is really a sweet lady.
Daphne

Hi everyone..another beautiful day here.. have been having :coffee: on the deck and helping my dh with a project..my dd wanted us to make 7 marshmellow guns..yup thats right :lol: we had made some for thegrandkids and now the dd wants more for all the kids at the b-day party this weekend..even this gramma has one.. well its a blow gun made from pvc plastic plumping pipe and fittings and the ammo is mini-marshmellows.. the kids have a blast with them..anyways i promised to help put them together so we did it this morning over coffee..i also am about finished with my sewing..now just have to bless the house a bit and pack.. we will be back monday..by the way 4 of the kids that i had in my daycare business( from birth to kinderg) are graduating on monday and i got 4 invites..they all are great kids and come back to visit me..i like to think i had a small part in their accomplishments..im sure proud of them.. like my own kids..summer am so sorry to here about buddy.. will keep him in my prayers...dana you made me laugh :lol: nope the snows all gone now :lol: ..congrats to brett..he will do fine in his new school cuz he has a great mom..daphnee.. sorry to here about your friend.. teenagers can be monsters..been there..when my girls where teens i realized why rich folks sent girls to finishing school.. my friends said they would get human again and look how great they are now..but wouldnt want to relive those years..kris the busy one have fun on your trips..am getting ready for ours in july..flying terrifies me tho..hey donna.. you are right we do need each other and i have no doubt we cant do it without all of us here..mr ken whats your plans for the summer?? dee.. hope you are having an easier time not doing the guilt thing..its not easy being a mom.. but you are on the right path for your self..sometimes us moms and cargivers forget about ourselves..well duty calls.. the nap took over last night and didnt get the kitchen cleaned or laundry done..hmmmm i hate house work no wonder the nap won :lol: i will check in later(((((hugs)))))) rosey :wave:

:wave: get well soon buddy. my grandfather had prastate cancer
:hb: rosey i have no plans for the summer
summer you are only as old as you feel.
:) glen

Summer, Buddy is in my prayers. I'm so sorry, he must of felt really discouraged but you have to admire them for keeping up with that stuff. The human spirit is a hard one to break and he has a strong spirit that's for sure. Again, he is so fortunate to have you and Jim as such caring friends. That kind of friendship is one in a million. I hope your class went well tonight. I am so proud of you and Rosey for all you guys are accomplishing. I am getting back into my pilates and loving it. Dana, do you still do that?
Dee, I hope today was a good OP day for you too.
Dana, I guess my Elena is going on to the fourth grade next year as well. We received a school assignment sheet from her teacher saying Bryson 4th grade next year. It's hard to believe my baby is going to be in the fourth grade. :cry: :cry: Yesterday was the third graders track and field day. I volunteered to help didn't realize it was ALL DAY! LOL Anyway, one of the Moms there looked very familiar to me. She and I would talk some about the activities and then finally she asked me "where do I know you" We figured out where. She and I over ten years ago were "regulars" at a local gym here then called Holiday Health (Cher used to promote them) and she and I both would always be at the 5:45 aerobic class! Small world, huh? LOL ;) She still looks great and I wondered what she thought of how I looked. Of course then I was much smaller, fit and younger of course. :lol: :lol: :shrug:
My Dad's party is coming along. We hit a bump in the road with one of my sisters yesterday. Long story short but I think it's OK now. It's just a shame things can't go smooth at least ONCE when family is concerned. Don't worry Summer, I have help from my other sister in fact, she is doing more work than me because it's going to be held at her house because of the pool we will center around that seeing the theme is a Luau! :)
Daphne, your friend is in my prayers. I feel for those having problems with kids that are teenagers. I dread those years and I pray that Christ will return before then! :rofl: :lol: :lol3: I doubt very much I will be spared from that but anyway. Please keep us posted on how she is doing.
Kris, I wish I knew how you are. I thought it was funny that you are allergic to the scales!! :goodscale I think I'm allergic to all that is healthy. :)
Glen, no plans for the Summer? Hmmmmmm What do you do for entertainment? Do you go out to movies much? Do you have a certain group of friends you hang out with on a regular basis? You know, I really don't know that much about you. :dunno:
Well, I'm off now. I hope you all have a great evening. I'm so happy it's Friday tomorrow. This has been one long week for me! LOL

Donna

Hello everyone
 

Hi! Wow you all have a lot going on in here. Well, I've been doing pretty good. I strayed from my plan a little over the weekend. 5 days to be exact. But yesterday and today have gotten right back where I need to be. I do fine as long as I keep track of everything I eat. Otherwise I think I'm eating around 1200 calories and reality is probably at least double that.

Hi Glen, or should I call you Ken? or just doll? ;) Anyhow, I didn't know you all were aloud out of your mens corner. Just teasing really. Well, I hope you make it to Ken status. Barbies really not an unrealistic goal anyway is it? I never did think so :lol:. Well, I'm glad to meet you. I look forward to hearing more.

Kris, I know about being allergic to the scale. One of the members of this board talked me into weighing myself when I first came on here. Her logic was that I would then have a start weight for my success story. I thought I was going to have a meltdown when I found out what I weighed. You would have thought the end of the world was coming the way I acted. Anyway, it's just a number right?? It sounds like you really enjoy traveling. It is wonderful to see everything that is out there.

Donna, thank you so much for the welcome. You are right. It is soooo hard to lose weight if you have no one to talk to about everything you are going through. I don't really know why it is such a challenge. it seems like we would just eat what we need and be fine. But of course there are all of these evil temptations in life. Like brownies and fast food. Not that they tempt me at all :devil: . But, You will lose those 30 again.

Summer, I am so sorry to hear about your friend Buddy. Please let us know how he is doing. Chemo is horrible. But sometimes it works I guess. I will be thinking of Buddy. I hope he does okay. It is hard not to feel helpless, I bet he feels helpless right now also.

Daphne, I hope your friend is doing better. I think kids break a lot of hearts. My daughter is only 1 so I know I have a lot to look forward to. I here they are impossible after about 12. One of my friends called me in tears about her 12 year old daughter. They have had some rough days lately. :(

Rosey, It sounds like you really do live in paradise. What a beautiful home you must have. I have never actually seen a moose. It must be awesome to have them eating your grass. I will have to get more details on the marshmallow guns some time. Sounds like a blast. I have never heard of those before. I love to make things with my son. And, what a great feeling to have people who will never forget you because you were such a possitive person in thier lives. Wow, there are not very many child caregivers who can say that. They must have been very lucky to have you. I'm trying not to feel guilty about anything. It seems like since the day I became a mom I have had guilt about one thing or another. No matter what I do for or with my kids I wish I could do more. But I'm just one person.

I have to work all weekend but I will check in on my next days off and try to get my two cents in. I seem to have a really hard time sticking to my diet when I am working. I don't know why? I don't have a lot of time at work to eat it is always before and after work and I don't make good choices. Oh well, I will just try again this weekend maybe it will get easier :dizzy: . IT WILL GET EASIER. Anyway, It was great getting to know all of you. Have wonderful weekends. And TAKE CARE! Dee

P.S. I'm not sure how I managed to post twice. Maybe I was doing one for another time zone also???? :shrug: I will work on not being such a space hog. Hee Hee. :D

I'm stealing from other threads shhh
 

Okay, I'm sorry, I said I would not be a space hog here. But I was looking around at stuff on the site and came across a thread that was really pretty inspirational. Anyway, one of the statements was about yo yo dieters and I thought it might make some of you as happy as it made me. So I copied it. Hope they don't mind....

I think that must be true. I keep trying. Eventually it WILL work.

So goodnight all and I promise not to post again tonight. :D

Hello Everyone.
Another dreary day..Cloudy and rain on the way again..but its still cooler than it was and thats a break for now.. I have errands to do today and I am taking Bert to lunch after I get a haircut.. I went to class last night and there were only 2 of us.. I could not believe it.. I guess the others had something else to do.. It was differernt and we had almost the entire pool to exercise in.. It felt strange but it also was fun..I have alot of thigns Iwant to do this weekend.. Plant some flowers and cleanthe patio again..
I have done some house "Blessings" this week but that always needs more..
I havent heard anymore about Buddy. I am going to call his ex-wife tonight and see how things are doing.. She has stuck by him durring all of this but when the parted and divoreced along time ago they remained close friends. Its ashame that they never got back together because they still care deeply for each other..I have to get my but into gear and get out of here..

Daphne.. I will keep Babara Ann in my prayers.. Bless her heart it is so hard raising children.. Even we they are grown they can be something else.. I am sorry that your friend is so hurt..She is very fortunate to have you to help her through this.. You have been through alot with your children too..so I am sure you can help her..God Bless both of you..:grouphug:
You are such a good friend to us all Daphne..:grouphug: many hugs to you Sweetie.. Have a good weekend :love: :wave:

Rosey..Thats sounds so relaxing on the deck having coffee and watching the wild life and all the beautiful surroundings..I wish I could have a cup of coffee there with you Rosey..Will you be able to go to all of the Graduations?
I have no doubt that the kids got to where they are with some help from you.
You are a great care giver and Mother..so there is no doubt about that..
I dont like flying either.. just dont sit by the window and look out that helps.
What a creative idea with those blow guns.. Another WOW Rosey.. You are Awsome.. You need to sell those..They would sell...
Thank-you for your prayers for Buddy..Have a good weekend :love: :wave:

Donna...Thank-you for you prayers for Buddy..Yes you are right about the human spirt..but it sure is hard at times wondering why all this stuff happens to such wonderful people..Thank-you again for all your support in my exercise and weight loss journey.. I am glad that you are back into your pilates.. I remember how you enjoyed doing that..I am glad that you have help with your Dad's BD party.Thats alot of work and you have been so busy with his house and all.. A Luau sounds like so much fun... Please take lots of pictures..Its a small world out there..Never know where you will run into someone you met some other place in time..Dont worry what anyone thinks about your weight..Its what you think that counts and you have had lots of stress and medical..sooooo you are getting it off and thats all that matters..
Besides that you Did it and you are doing it.. It will happen...
My Dear Sweet YAYA friend..When Elena hits those teenage years you will be ready..You are a great Mom..I had to laugh at what you said about that :lol:...Have a good weekend :love: :wave:

Dee.. I loved what you found about YO YO dieters..Maybe I do have a good chance to get it off once and for all..Thats been me for a long time
Thank-you for posting that and Thank-you for your prayer for Buddy..
Its so hard to make good food choices..we all have that problem at times..
Work can make that even harder..I know you are trying and thats all any of us can do..Thats great that you got right back on track..I know you will do it..When it comes to being a Mother ..Thats the hardest job in the world..I am sure that you are a great Mother and there are alot of Wonderful Moms on this thread..All of you need a BIG PAT ON THE BACK for the Great job you ALL DO..:bravo:..Have a good weekend :love: :wave:

Dana....Where are you today.. I am sure you are busy..I miss you.
Have a good weekend :love :wave:

Mr. Ken..Thank you for your get well wishes for Buddy.. I am sorry about your Grandfather..Is He alright now?? If I was as old as I feel some days I would be 100...:rofl:.. Have a good weekend :love::wave:

Kris.. I guess you are on the go somewhere..Have a good weekend where-ever you are :love; :wave:

Hi everyone.. we are about ready to leave..and its beautiful out sunny and warm..i realized that this is the first time in over a year that we are making this trip to anchorage for fun..no dr's.. no treatments.. no surg.. no recovery..just plain fun.. yipppeeeeeee.. i here wallmart calling my name :lol: and little arms waiting to hug grama...will fill you all in when i get back..hope you all have a great weekend (((((((hugs))))))) rosey :wave:

:wave: dee: you can call mee anything you want except late fot supper.
you are on the barbie doll list because you post here.
summer he passed away 22 years ago.
donna; i collect matchbooks and i willl be going to convention in town in aug.
i may go on a few day trips. :) glen

Hello..
I just stopped in to see how thing are with everyone.. There is a bad storm here..rain..thunder..lightening.. the works.. I really should not be on here..but I wanted to check in and see how all of you were doing..
Got my haircut.. Looks good..Lunch with Bert was good.. She enjoys going out..Poor lady doesnt get out much amymore.. Its such ashame..
I try to get her out when I can..
I went out to dinner with DH..before that we we stopped by the local resturant and seen some of the people that would have been at the dinner with Buddy... all of them are worried about him like I am..
We all said a prayer for him..He needs all of our prayers right now..

Rosey..You are so right about going to Ancorage without the worry of Dr's or anything but fun...I am so happy for you to make that trip and enjoy it..
You both deserve it after going through alot this past year..
Yes I can hear Walmart calling your name from here...:lol:..I am sure you will find some good bargins..as always ..Have fun and enjoy.. You derserve it..
I am sure that the little ones will be so happy to see thier Grammie..
Have a great weekend. :love: :wave:

Glen had to laugh at what you said... I am so sorry about your Grandfather..
I didnt know that he passed away..I hope that your weather stays good.. as you heard me say its a storm here tonight.. I hope it passes soon..
Have fun on your few days trip and I know that you will have fun at the Match convention in August...
Have a great weekend. :love: :wave:

Dana..Donna.. Daphne... Kris.....Dee..I hope all of you are having a great evening.........Do something fun this weekend and relax and enjoy..
Love to ALL...Many Many :grouphug: and Good Night.. :wave:

:wave: i lost 8.4 this week :goodscale: :dance:
:) glen

Wow Glen that's super. What was the "trick" this week? I have gotten scale addicted myself and weigh daily. Not good I know but did gain .5 yesterday. Saddened me too. Congrats to you though!

It's kinda hot here. 87 to be exact and we have some threat of storms. That will cool us off for a bit if we get them. Hope you all are having a great weekend. I hope to post more often after the kids finish up the wrap of the school year. They go to 11 a.m. on monday and tuesday and will be over. I had to pick logan up early yesterday with an earache so didn't get a chance to do anything else here.

Daphne let me know if you hear anymore from ann or deb o.k. Rosey have fun in anchorage and get that DH of yours to buy you a birthday present while you're gone. By the way, our walmart does have a bigger scrapbook section now. They were even putting more stamps out yesterday so check that out. :wave: to everyone else.

:wave: thanks dana. try scaling once a week. i ate less and spent lots of time in the bathroom. :hb: rosey the :cb: are on the lose again for all the awol dolls. has anyone heard fromm sherree?
:) glen

Happy Birthday Rosey!!!!
 

Happy Birthday Rosey!!! :hb: :bravo: :cp: :hat: :dance: :hb: :gift: :gift: :balloons: :cheer: :encore: :cheers: :sunny: :balloons: :gift: :hb:

What a nice weekend I had! After such a horrific last week it was just what I needed to start a fresh this week. On Saturday we drove out to Atlanta and went to the Zoo there. I have never been to that Zoo and enjoyed it alot. Didn't enjoy getting stuck in traffic on the way back but it was OK. Yesterday after church we went out Strawberry picking. Picked two gallons and probably ate one! LOL :lol: :rofl: But, they were sooooo good! It is very :flow1: HOT here lately and the AC downstairs is not working right. I know that is going to be big bucks! :dunno: Anyway, maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised?! LOL
Dee, how was your weekend? I hope it went well. What did you do, anything exciting!? I'm sure with a toddler it can get pretty exciting! :)
Mr. Ken, WTG on your loss this past week! That is AWESOME!!!!!!!! :bravo: :bravo: :cheer: If I could do that, my troubles would be over! LOL I knew you collected match boxes, I just wondered what else besides the collecting, working and your weight loss you were involved with. You can tell me none of my bees wax if you want to! :shrug: :lol: :blah:
Summer, The BIG weekend is coming??! Are you ready? Did you buy a new swim suit? I bet you look great!
Rosey, I sure hope you have a great trip in Anchorage and not medical related! May this birthday be extra special!
Kris, What can I say.. I miss hearing from you! :write:
Daphne, How is your friend doing with her situation. I hope things will get better. How much weight have you lost now? Has things gotten better with you and Jason? I saw where you were wanting SEXERCISE to be a activity point. LOL :rofl: :lol3: :lol3: :lol: :D
Dana, Is it hot or what? LOL We got rained on at the Zoo some but not bad and it even did a quick sun shower on us while picking strawberries but nothing here. We had a lot to water last night. When are your kids out of school? Elena is out on June 4th.

I have not heard anything about Sheree and I pray she is OK. Dana, did she ever answer your email you sent her a while back?

Well, guys have a great day!

:wave: :wave:

Donna

Hooray Glen! Hooray Glen I am so happy and proud of you! You get a gold star for the week. You can do it! Keep it up! :)

A little victory dance for you.....

:cb: :cb: :cb: :cb: :cb: :cb:

Happy Birthday to Rosey!!! May it be a very memorable and relaxing day!

No Donna, Sheree never responded to my email. I enjoyed Zoo Atlanta the times I've been. Any zoo beats Greenville or used to anyway. It may have grown since I was last there. Is it Atlanta or Columbia that has the Cyclorama? That was neat which ever it was. The only rain I"ve seen over the weekend was yesterday when me and Dh got all lotioned up to lay out in the sun in our little pool and it rained right above us and only there. It was funny cause it's like it was just for us to poop on our parade. :rofl: It only lasted 90 seconds and it thundered a lot yesterday evening but nothing else.

My kids go for another 1 1/2 hours today and just to 11 a.m. again tomorrow for their last day of school. When they get out in a little bit, we're going to my grandmothers. Well hope yall have a great monday.

Hello Everyone... Its another hot one today.. Jim had his Colonoscopy and everything is Fine Thankgoodness.. He was so hungry and insisted on going to breakfast but when we got there he could not eat to much cause he was so bloated from the gas they gave him.. I got a doggie bag and brought him home..Then awhile later he threw-up what he did eat and said he felt somewhat better..but atleast he is Ok..
I am doing laundry and the cable guy is coming to fix our cable.. The picture keeps freezing up.. Wierd...We have digitial cable so I dont know whats wrong with it.. They are calling for rain this afternoon and it looks like it might just do that..I have a bet with alot of the pool people here that it will rain opening pool day ( This Saturday )..I am sure it will happen.. It has rained on opening day for the last 10 years or more..:lol:..So we shall see..
Well got to run and ccheck on the patient..

Rosey.. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ROSEY!!!!!!!!..
:hb: :hb: :cp: :cp: :gift: :hat: :dancer: :balloons: :love:
I hope that you are having a great Birthday doing what-ever you want to do.

Sorry I had to start another page..I thought I might lose my post..

Glen..I mean Mr Ken....CONGRATUALTIONS ON A GREAT WEIGHT LOSS..
8.4 IS A AWSOME WEIGHT LOSS..YOU GO GUY..WOW..I sure hope that I see another weight loss this week..I try to weigh once a week also but sometime I forget..or is it I dont want to know :lol:
I am sorry to say that I have not heard anything from Sheree.. I sure hope that her and her family are all doing well.. I guess she just didnt have time to be on here..I wish her all the best..Have a great Day :wave:

Dana.. I am sorry that you got rained on..I hope that you will get another chance to lay in your pool this week..I think its suppose to be hot your way like here this week. I am sure you are looking forward to school being out and having some "Dana Time".. then it will be MB here you come real soon....
I am sure that yo uwill see a weight loss real soon..as I know its so hard to get it moving..I know all about that..You will do it Sweetie..
Thank-you for trying to contact Sheree.... I hope that she is doing good.. Have a great vist with your Grandmother.. How is she and your Grandfather doing?? Have a great Day..:wave:

Donna...Your weekend sounded like you had alot of fun..with the Zoo and the Strawberries..I love Strawberries.. I have never picked any but there is a place about 2 hours from here that you can do that.. I have always been to afraid of snakes :fr: to do anything like that..What are you gonna make with them..Strawberry pie??? Shortcake??? I am on my way :lol:
I know what you mean about traffic.. Thats anywhere you go now days there is always traffic traffic...
I hope that you can get your air fixed with out it costing so much.. Today everything is so costly no matter what it is that needs repair or replaced..
Its TOOO Hot to be without air....It really hot here today..in the high 90's
Yes the big pool opening is coming.. I did buy a new bathing suit.. I look a little better but no where near what I want to be..
I will keep pluggin along untill I get there one day..:lol:..I know it will happen I just have to be patient and thats so hard..:lol: Have a good day :wave:

Kris..Hope that things are good with you....Please let us know what your summer plans are..:wave:

Daphne..I miss you and I hope that you are doing well. I hope that your friends are doing good... ( Deb and Ann )..I have them in my prayers...
Please post when you can.. I am sure you are busy...
Have a good day :wave:

I sure hope that I have not forgotten anyone.. I have to get off here and see how the Patient is doing and run to the store to get a few groceries..after the cable guy gets here...
All of you have a Great day and stay COOL... :cb: :love: :wave:

Dee.. I am sure you are busy with your "Little One"...Hope that things are good in your world.. Have a good day :wave:

Happy Birthday Rosie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :hb: :joker: :hb: :hat: :gift: :gift: :queen: :wizard: :chockiss: :balloons:

Thankyou everyone for the b-day well wishes..im spending the day quietly and am glad to be home from a busy weekend..the b-day party was fun and amanda was all wound up for her 4th b-day.. we enjoyed meeting more of our dd neighbors and friends and the bq was a big success.. the kids and sone adult kids :lol: had a blast with the marshmello guns and the yard looked like hail storm.. the next day we went to church..it was a completly diff type of service than i was used to with band and all..but enjoyable and the best part was seeing my gransons and sil get baptised..we went out to eat after to celebrate..then we headed home.. never did get to wallmart tho to busy :?: ..i was pooped from all the excitement and slept the whole way :lol: ..today its raining and this b-day girl is not even dressed yet..but we are going to graduation tonight so pj's are not allowed..mr ken that is an awsome weight loss.. i am so proud of you..did you get your meds straightend out??summer..am glad jims procedure is over and will pray for good results..enjoy the pool for me too..dana..what have you got planned for the kids this summer?? cant beleave schools almost over for alot of families where did the yr go :dizzy: ..donna.. do you make jam with all the berries??the zoo sounds like alot of fun..dee..hope you had a good weekend too..kris when do you leave again?? and where ??you have great storys to tell from all your trips..daphnee whats up in your life??i will try and contact sheree for us all..does any one remeber her last name..im sorry to say im drawing a blank..if i knew it i would call her to see if shes ok..have a great day everyone.. will check in later(((((((hugs)))))) rosey:wave: