Hey Just chekcing in...Had gotten some more bad news..So i have been helping my mom alot and havent been home..Went to WW on weds and lost another 3.5 punds..so that is a total of 6 pounds now..woo hoo..Hopefully since christmas is right around the corner i can keep it up..If not its ok..There is always tomorrow to work it off..

See u guys later

Michi-great news! You are taking that weight off despite everything you are going through I am so proud of you!

stormy -- hi there!! are you on now? It's 5 a.m. here. Gotta get out soon. Just having my daily caffeine. Wind is rattling the door. Don't feel like going out in the dark. Yuck. . .but up and at 'em!!

What is home health, by the way?

Glad you like my ticker. I will get it working (meaning accurate) when I dare to weigh myself and that will be when I'm not so disgusted and down about the weight I gained over the past three months of ****.

little grasshopper -- hi there. hope the boyfriend gets well soon, in time for Christmas. Totally fine to NOT want to get what he has. You'd be very odd if you didn't!

yes, michie to you

Hi guys!

Michi - You're overdue for some good news! Congratulations on the weight loss in spite of it all though! I'm really proud of you!! You set a great example. We're looking forward to when things calm down some and you can join us again!!! We miss you!!

Crime Girl - hope you're feeling better today! Got to get well for Christmas!! We miss you too - it's chaotic without the fearless leader

Redballloon - it was 3 outside with the windchill. 3!!! I live in the south, it's not suppose to do that!!!! Water lines were popping all over the place! I made a big pot of soup yesterday to get ready for it I'll have some tonight

Stormy - I hope you're having a great day!! Sorry to be wining about my cold, I'm sure it's much worse there!!

okay, so far I have not cheated today I'm going to go do some yoga and pillates. Get those abs in "sexy jeans" shape

Hi ladies!

Red balloon, home health is where I go out to people's homes and give them physical therapy at home. Good morning to you! Hope that you have a great day at work, don't let them drag you down!

Little GH, It is pretty cold here in TN also. Did you guys get any of the snow we got yesterday? It was so cold doing visits today. I had three layers of clothes on and felt like a sausage! I am going to do Pilates in a little while also and then hit cardio.

Hey-
Thought I would speak up and let you guys know I have been reading along even though don't really feel like responding- thanks for the kind words.

I am still sick and I hope it goes away before Christmas..
it is 47 degrees here in Florida and it stinks!

I was gonna try to respond to everyone but dont have the energy..
I will say Hang in there everyone! We are going through a tough patch but all will be OK soon. Also-you have all done well still losing weight despite the problems so just imagine what you can do when they pass...

Okay- I am getting tired and need to lay down..
I will try to get on later-

Crime girl - you poor thing!!! I really hope you're feeling better soon. It's so hard to be sick around Christmas. I hope you don't have to do any traveling!

With everyone being so sick, it's gotten us talking here about what comfort things we need when we get sick. You know, do you sleep on the couch or in bed? Have to have a special soup, even though you would never touch it unless you were sick? I sleep on the couch - even at night - if I'm sick. That's where my mom always put us and it just seems right. I feel better there. If it's a sore throat I drink honey, whiskey and lemon juice. I do realize this doesn't make me well, but again, it's what mom did. And I usually want cambell's chicken noodle soup - as I feel better I would eat crap, as a mini celebration...mom didn't do this - I did somewhere a long the way. I'm trying to be better about it these days. Eat a more healthy soup, stay away from sugar type stuff like WHISKEY! It WAS really good though!

Stormy - we didn't get any snow. Don't really get much here. The past few years we've gotten hit. They are saying tonight that we MIGHT get snow on Christmas. That's rare! I forgot that you're in Nashville???? If so, you're not far at all from Tsali and other GREAT mountain biking places. I'm really jealous

okay, time to wrestle spong bob, and the simpsons away from my boyfriend so I can do pillates I ate a cold dinner so the smell of it heating would make him puke....this is the least he can do

Crime girl, I hope that you get better soon.

When I am sick I do not like to be bothered by anyone. I like to sleep, sleep, sleep. I do not like to eat or talk to anyone. My hubby has finally become used to it. He use to try to baby me but now he knows I do not like that when I am sick. On the other hand, he loves attention when he is sick.

Yes GH I am in Nashville. I do not know how much snow normally falls here b/c we just moved here in August. It is too cold ,though. I think that we are supposed to get flurries on Thursday. We fly out to New Orleans on Thursday so hopefully we will only get flurries. You are right though, there is a lot to do here. Hiking, biking,etc.

Oh guys I made a big mistake tonight. I found a drawer of clothes and couldn't figure out why I never used them. Cute tops and things. I thought they'd fit just fine - after all I've lost all this weight. NOPE! Now I feel like all the excitement for the 10+ pounds I've lost is gone. I realize of course that it's not really "all this weight" but I'm having to face the fact that I'm starting at a higher point than ever before and it's going to take longer to really FEEL the difference. I don't. I know it seem silly at this point to be angry because I feel fat....I've only been good for 3 weeks - took me a lot longer to gain the weight! I sure would like to FEEL better about my body though. Right now I'm angry and frustrated. One thing it did do for me though - I didn't touch my rice dream, icecream tonight.

I'm going to bed. I should've never touched those clothes!! I was just so excited because a couple of pairs of pants fit this morning. I thought I was good. At least they'd fit....we'll work on looking great next. But they looked horrible! Good night - I'm sure I'll feel better tomorrow. Sleep or work (redballoon) well!

Oh Crimegirl!! I am so sorry you are sick...I know just how you feel!!! {{{HUGS}}}

I know it sucks doesn't it. Kind of the same way I felt when I tried on clothes for the Chriatmas party. Keep working hard and they will fit again. In fact, they will be too big for you. Just wait! Did you get to do your Pilates? I did my 20 minute tape. I just do not Pilates past 20 minutes of it. It is boring to me. What tape do you use?
Do not get discouraged. Your weight loss has been great so far!

Hi all....

I've been sort of MIA for the last week or so. I think it's partially because I'm really off track and don't want to be discouraging to anyone else. I haven't been eating too well, and the exercising has been pretty much non-existent. I've decided that, being realistic, this is my plan: to try to not eat too horribly through the end of the year and to start 2005 completely from scratch! I'll be "coming alive in 2005!"

Christmas has overtaken my life recently. I'm a shopping machine, but I truly love the holidays. Just hate all of that good food! It's killing me!

Hope everyone is doing well, get well soon to those of you that are under the weather. Hope to chat again soon!!!

Kelly

Kelly & Jazzmine, welcome back! This is the worst time of year to be following any kind of diet plan, huh? I am sorry that you have not felt well Jazzmine. The stress of this time of the year is hard on the body. Kelly, things will get better. Now you are surrounding with all kinds of sweets, etc. In two weeks you can start up again. Nice thing about it is at that time of year everyone else will be dieting. The difference is that you will stick with it. Aim for not gaining anything during the holidays and that will give you a great start. Try not to be so hard on yourself!

Thanks Stormy....I appreciate your support and kind words. I am always hard on myself, but when I feel particularly unsuccessful, I am even more so......

Thanks again! Have a great night, chat with you all tomorrow! Stay warm (it's freezing here!!!).

Kelly

I am so happy to you back Jazzmine and Kelly- so much so I am posting to tell you so...
I have taken a crap load of meds and I just cant sleep so here I am- still won't be a long post but trying to keep in touch as much as I can.

I am with you kelly- I am following the best I can but I will also be "alive in 2005". We will get back on track- don't worry and post even if it is just to say you are struggling or just to talk...

Okay- hope this post makes sense-
Little grasshopper- stay out of the clothes- it will come in time- I promise. You are doing so well so don't get down on yourself.

stormy- I am with you on not wanting to be messed with- I tend to nest and want to just be left alone. Luckily I am off work until next Monday so I won't miss any work. I didn't know you are in Nashville- my brother is getting ready to move there.

red balloon- hang in there- I hate that work is causing you such stress..
I hope it gets a lot better for you.

michimesh- glad you popped on- congrats on losing especially with the stress in your life right now.

I know I am leaving things out- it is hard to catch up -
I am getting sleepy though- maybe I can sleep awhile without hacking and while breathing..
Have a wonderful night everyone and I will try to get on more tomorrow and get us back in the swing with the daily question...

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