FRIDAY: Today is Fabulous lbs down Friday. How are our losses ladies?

We are missing some folks, Carri, where are you sweety and Beth?

I will check in later

Faye

Morning ladies,

quick check in--2 points for me, water and exercise. I went over at the fair afterall, but not too badly. Plus I probably walked it all off in the 4 hours we walked around and went on rides. Just me and 5 kids! They were all so awesome, no fighting, no wandering off......just lots of fun. Woo hoo....last year when I was a good 40 pounds heavier my legs wanted to drop off after 2 hours. So, I guess there's some use to this weight loss thing after all

Amanda--I'm so sorry about your job. I know you were looking forward to it. Maybe it really is time for you to look around for another line of work. What are you and Nigel planning to do together? I'm intriqued.

Oooh, gotta fly..........lots to do today.

Later babes,
Julie

Hi Ladies,

Jaymi I can relate to the boobs spilling out thing not a pretty sight well i don't think it is but guys have other opinions

We finally got some rain today i'm so glad now I don't need to go out to water today No loss for me this week company arrives next thursday for 3 weeks so thats me out of commission for the next month if I can maintain i'll be happy

POINTS:

Julie
Faye

Hope everyone is having a good afternoon. I am kind of sick but it is menopausal and there isn't much I can do except wait it out. Right now exhaustion is the big thing and I couldn't go to the pool today as they are making a repair on it and I am too tired to walk.

Jaymi: One of the good things but funny was last year's suit got too big and my boobs would flop out of the cups all the time when I was in the pool!

Everybody make it a good OP day

Faye

hi
I was down 1 pound as of yesterday morning
I'm at the parent's house for the weekend. I needed to escape college for a while. What I talked about in my last post...I know its been a few days now. Is not getting better exactly. Its not something I can wait out anymore and hope it goes away...it always comes back. Its becoming more and more clear that I might have anxiety problems. I talked with a few trusted people and I when I get back into town I'm going to check out what the University has to offer for things like this.
Hope all are well

SATURDAY: Today is Sunny Thoughts Saturday. What do you have to share with us?

Susan: Good for you !!!!!

Sure has been quiet here lately. That usually is not good. Hope all is going well with everyone.

Have a great weekend!

Faye

Hi there everyone!!

This will be a really quick update since I am at work. I am 38 weeks pregnant due on 08/22, but being induced one week early 08/16. Ppregnacy has gone well overall with a few bumps, but both baby and I are fine.

I gained 15lbs so far and lost one this week. super yay!

I think about this group often and plan on getting back on program as soon as doc gives me the ok.

I even have a plan in place to buy myself a two month gift certificate to curves. I just made bonus at work. If I do this I know I won't spend it! That way when doc gives the go ahead I can jumpstart my program and making time for myself.

I am sorry I haven't been in more often, but don't think I haven't been thinking about ya's with every glass of water, walking and trying to watch what I have been eating!!

big hugs to all, and I'll update you sometime after baby is born!

Lisa

Lisa: it is terrific to hear from you! Glad you and the little one are doing fine. We will be anxious to hear all about it. Keep up the good work with the pregnancy.

I was busy today. I cleaned downstairs, did an hour in the pool, went to the post office, shopping and library. Jack cooked a roast out on the grill and it was yummy along with some grilled corn. I found I have to stay away from the Pepsi Edge. They just started carrying it here and I found I can't handle it so it is back to diet for me permanently. I even did my morning chores for tomorrow this afternoon, woohoo. I feel better than I have the last two days thank goodness.

I read about the dweeb who did the fake beheading. What a dumb ***. I hope they can file charges against the stupid jerk. Our country has enough sadness going on without someone faking it with wives being murdered and such. It is truly an ugly world sometimes. I am just thankful we have a group of lovely women who make it a better place to live in just being you!

Have a great weekend ladies!

Faye

SUNDAY: Today is Silly Poll SUnday and our silly poll this week is when you were a little girl, what did you want to be when your grew up?

Check in later girls.

Faye

Hi girlies,

First, I must say LISA it was so great to hear from you! i think about you often and am so glad to hear that you are both doing well. I can't believe it is 9 months already - time really does fly! All the best for the birth and we will look forward to meeting your little nipper soon.

I went swimming again yesterday and it was heavenly! It was such a hot day and the walk there was just baking me, but as soon as i stepped in the pool I felt so cool and relaxed - it was wonderful!

Money is so tight for us now - we are going to have to contact everyone tomorrow and let them know we can't pay them I've felt awful over the last few days - worrying myself sick about money, but now I am just accepting that there iis nothing I can do about it and that God will look after us. We really are at rock bottom financially, but the good thing about that is that the only way is up! Having nothing also helps me to give everything over to God - I've been struggling and striving to find SOME way to keep in control of my finances, but now I admit i am helpless and am totally reliant on God to get us through this. I am so lucky to have Nigel to share all this with - so infact that makes me very rich!

I'm keeping our business plan under wraps until we are able to get it established. It is nothing that will make us millionaires, but we hope it will be able to provide us with a basic income - we can only try can't we?

SILLY POLL - Up to about 12 I wanted to be a teacher (as most little girls do!), then a nanny and then a registered sick childrens nurse. I decided to go into social work as I didn't think I'd be able to cope with blood and trauma. Funnily enough, my brother is now training to be a childrens nurse at the age of 33 (and he's more squemish than I am!)

Welll done Susan on your pound loss - you have definately broken through that plateau!

Love Amanda x

Been missing everyone - read up on your posts occasionally. You all give me hope.

I have been too absorbed in work! This is my last week on part-time hours but I am almost done with my summer tasks. I revised 99 % of all the forms, developed this year's program calendar, training and orientation for our student workers, and the parent education component. I present to the administrative body on Thursday. After approval - the parts will be divided amongst the staff and the implementation of the work will be a team effort!

I am making red valances for our family room with hand stenciled and painted black chinese characters! Still trying to find my passions (Art) Haven't done much on the book except prepare a proposal for a publisher. Wish me luck!!!

Recommitting myself today! I have not been on the scale since bouncing back to my favorite plateau. Haven't recorded inches either but I have noticed a few of my clothes fit better. Alas when you are 220 + it all seems so far away. Of course dh has lost 10 lbs!!! Testasterone and muscle mass metabolizes so much faster in their bodies ????? Oh well, I know why I have not been losing and it has nothing to do with why he is. If it is to be it is up to me.

Silly Poll - I wanted to be a horse! I have always loved them so much so I used to run around on all fours, galloping! Later when I realized that would not be possible, I dreamed of being a famous actress.

Lisa - You are doing so well! Can't wait you are back. Best wishes with your baby!

Amanda - I so admire your faith but remember the story about the man who was caught in a flood? The water kept rising and when it was up to his waist, rescuers came in a row boat - "Get in, we're hear to save you!" The man waived them on, "God will save me." The water reached the second floor and he was hanging out of the window when a speed boat came by. "We're hear to save you! Climb aboard!" Again he refused. "God will save me." The man was standing on his roof when a helicopter came by and threw down a rope. "Grab the rope! We are here to save you!" "No, I am waiting for God to save me!" And the man drowned. When he got to the pearly gates he was quite angry. "God," he implored. "I prayed and put my fate in your hands and you did not save me!" And God said, "I tried! I sent you two boats and a helicopter!" I believe that God helps those who help themselves. He did not give you gifts, talents, the ability to think and choose, and His word for you to sit and wait to see what happens. Pray for wisdom, opportunities, and use His gifts to take action and make something happen even if it is a baby step in the right direction.

Have a great week everyone! mscat816!

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