Geez, the year is half over. Where did it go so quickly?

My goals, until further notice, are:

1. Lose hopefully 2 pounds a week, with at least 6 pounds a month.
2. Continue healthly living with exercise.

Jolly: I know what you mean about those "take this pill and lose it all overnight and be up for days because of the caffeine" pills. I am amazed at it also. "Results not typical" should actually read "hey, it might help for a short amount of time, but unless you change your lifestyle, forget it." And yet, amazingly, we are all still so tempted.

Busy weekend for me, so I won't be back until Monday.

Have a great weekend. BE GOOD!

Chach

Hey all. Goals? My goals. My goals.

I still want to focus on losing 2 pounds a week, average. I have not met that goal the last two weeks, so am behind schedule. I want to focus on putting myself in the right places at the right time. I want to do my weights 3 times a week again. I want to get myself out to at least 2 social events this month.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend.

Good morning. Well, I weighed in this morning, even though I didn't want to. I gained one pound. Chachee, does Bat have any brothers and sisters you can send me? I think I need some extra help!

Anyway. I realize I need to commit to striving for my best self every day. That is my goal.

Have a good day all.

Happy Monday everyone!

Okay, Jolly, send Bat back my way. I've been eating everything not nailed down this last week. I fear a gain this week, and I might use my "no weigh pass" this week. Totally out of control and TOM also. Ugh, why does it all happen at the same time?

Worked a lot this weekend. But I did have a success to share. Bought some new shorts and some new work clothes. THEY WERE ONLY XL'S IN THE "REGULAR" SECTION! Yeah, I'm yelling because I'm so excited. It's been so long since that happened.

Had a wonderful pedicure and got flags on my big toenails. So patriotic!

Anyway, welcome in advance to Connie, who will be joining our thread. Hi Chequita also! How did weigh in go??

Happy Monday!

Chach

Hello Jolly, Chachee and my neighbor in Tenn - Chequita (who introduced me to this thread).

My name is Connie; I'm 45 years old, single (divorced), no children. I have lost 46 lbs in the past year. I re-joined WW in May. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year and realized that I could not continue on the self destructive path I was on. My highest weight at that time was something over 350 (my dr's scales only register to 350). So I talked with a diabetic educator and started following a low carb diet. I was doing real well on my own until I had to have minor surgery last fall and then problems my elderly dad came up and I started eating again. I gained back about 15 lbs. I decided I needed a group support system so I went back to WW. I have lost those 15 lbs and more since then. Today at weigh-in I was 304 lbs; I did have a 1/2 lb gain this time. I didn't get my water in and I went over my points that past few days. I work the evening shift and I start to get tired about 9-10pm and then I go running to the snack machine. I am also alone in my office and I start getting bored too.

Like I told Chachee, I will not be able to post everyday, but I will try to get in here through the week as much as possible.

Hello Everyone!

Jolly: Hey, a 1 pound gain is not a big deal. You know what happened with your eating this past week and know why. I would just say conquer those emotions/boredom and get back on track.

Connie: Welcome again. We try to post when we can, but it's not an every day thing. We try to address food/exercise issues most of the time. We are a great group of women at different places in life, but struggling with the same issues also. I want to lose about 18 more before my breast reduction surgery in August. It's an aggressive goal, but one I might be able to attain.

Okay, so for me this last week has been totally out of control. PMS hit me big time and I am way up on the scales. I will be using my "no weigh pass" this week at WW. (Lets you attend the meeting but not weigh in.) I normally wouldn't, and just accept a gain, but I truly believe a lot of it is hormonal and the other part is I was just a piggy this last weekend. I'm working hard to get some of it off before weigh in, and have dropped 3 of the gain, but I am still up up up. I'll decide tomorrow before weigh in what I will do. Just don't know how self-defeating a big gain will be on the scales.

Input? Any suggestions? It would be appreciated!

Have a great Tuesday, everyone!

Chach

Chachee, you mentioned using your "freebie" or whatever the correct term is. Does that mean you wouldn't have to weigh in at all for the week? if so, use that if you are afraid seeing the number on the scale will cause more of an emotional backlash. Connie, welcome.

I did my weights today. Had the vet out to check my horse. Some of my stress is gone because a) she does think he is improving and should have complete recovery, and b) she had me call the vaccine manufacturer to let them know about what happened, and they are covering some of the vet bills. WOW. I won't count my chickens until the bill is paid, but . . . how incredible.

So, no excuse to stress eat. Back focused. Sending Bat back. Here's to a better week for all of us.

Hi Everyone!

Jolly: A no weigh pass is one that I can use if I choose not to weigh but want to attend the meeting. I am going to use it, because I woke up this morning and was up on the scales--way up. I am not weighing this week, because I know how emotionally damaging it's been for me so far, and I know it's going to be even tougher to have that weight recorded. I could just not attend the meeting this week, but I really need the support from the group and know others are struggling.

I will weigh next week and will be better. You know, my hubby brought up a good point. He said when it was TOM and I was heavier, my body didn't notice as much because it could "absorb" the water weight better and I didn't notice. Now that there isn't as much of me, it's going to be showing up on the scales. Good point, huh? Guess he is pretty smart. It was nice to hear him saying how much smaller I have gotten, also! Guess I'll keep him around for awhile!

Anyway, I am on track with exercise and food--have been since Monday. Just need to keep on track and plugging along!

Have a great Wednesday!

Chach

Hey Chachee. Sounds like you are making a good choice. Keep up the good work. I am sure the scales will be kinder to both of us next week. I am having a not so good choice for lunch, but the one I packed sat in the car all morning, and even with an ice pack, was doing not so good at lunch. Oops. I went for fast and cheap, as I have to leave soon for the dentist.

take care, get your support tonight, and talk to you later. Hi to Chequita and Connie.

Good morning ladies!

Nothing much going on today - it's another cloudy day here. So far I have been good with my points and my water. Not good with exercise - no excuses just not making an effort. I know I need to exercise but I always seem to find something that needs to be done first - like housework, groceries, Wal-Mart, etc.

What is Bat? I noticed you send Bat to each other.

Chequita - hope you are having a good week.

Chachee - I know how frustrating those hormone changes are - I have gained as much as 10 lbs in one week before. I think if you will just stick to the program, get your water in and cut back on the salt (try to avoid fast food) that you will have a good weigh-in next week.

Jolly - I hate it when I make a nice lunch and then leave it at home!! Glad your horse is feeling better; I have always loved horses. I've never owned one (grew up in town). My sister has two horses. I live in Tenn Walking Horse country. Is that your horse in your avatar?

Hope you all have a great Thursday.

so sorry i have been awol. i am back now. this time of year is just unbelievable. we have a fireworks stand that we run along with my regular job, so i am so busy, but i am still on track. didn't weigh till this morning due to it being my time of the month, sorry dan. i am down another 3 lbs. 78 total, only 3 more to go for my july 4 challenge and 22 more to go till my 100 lbs. vacation celebration .
dixiedarlin i am so glad to see you here.
hope the rest of you are having a great week. i will check back later, when i have more time, not sure when that will be.

Hey Chequita! - nice to see you girl. I don't know how you stay out in this humidity every day! Congrats on your weight loss, you are doing so good!

Hey all. Chequita, weight to go. You are doing incredible. It must be great to see all your hard work pay off. YOu are an inspiration. Connie, good you are staying op with water and food. I am doing ok with water and exercise, not food. Maybe we should swap?? Yes, that is my horse in the avatar. My boy.

Have a good day all.

Going to start the new thread now.

Chach