Hi Ladies!
Real quick, cuz I'm busy busy today....

4 points for me yesterday! Only because I lugged in wood for the fire for 20 minutes. Today is going well, and I have dance class tonight....

Nikki--hang in there! You'll hear about your promotion soon. And you're right, the first half of a major weight loss can happen without alot of work, but the second half you really have to make a conscious effort...at least that's how it is with me!

SandyB--It's great to have you back! One day at a time, girly, you can do it.

Amanda--don't you give in, sweetie! Slow and steady is just fine....don't get depressed just cuz it's not coming off fast enough!

SandyG--Stay strong with that man! You don't deserve that kind of crap!!

Faye, Carrie, everybody

TTFN,
Julie

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Carri: Don't work too hard today and stay warm. At least it warmed up here today and I didn't freeze my boobies off like yesterday(I walk with a sweatshirt and jacket and no bra! Ahhh, such freedom)

SandyG: Boy, you are right. You need to lay it on the line to him big time and bounce his heiny if he continues this crap. It is always dicey to take someone in that you know can possibly be a problem, but you do it out of the goodness of your heart then they take advantage. It took bi cojones to take out your modem though. Tell him he can get one for less than $50 at Bestbuy or less than that on Ebay and to leave your computer the heck alone. Isn't it sad so many of us EAT when stress hits us. Me, I usually clean!

Julie: How is your dd? Back to normal now? Good job on pts

Nikki: Hang in there. Bosses always take their sweet time getting around to make decisions about job promotions. I am sure you will get it though.

Everybody have a great day today!

Faye

Good afternoon ladies!
I for once dont have a complaint to ramble on about. I got up this morning and went for a jog...I had only gotten about half a mile when I got a bad side stitch..so i slowed to a fast walk for the rest of the time. in the future I need to make sure that I am stretched and hydrated enough. I am determined to have a 4 point day today...i must avoid impulse snacking. I got this.
Julie-good job on points!
Sandy-I have had some pretty disrespectful people stay in my house..and the bottom line is..it is your house, you are doing him a favor, and if he cant respect you and your things, then the living arrangement should be reconsidered.
Carri-Hope the cramps let up...those suck. congrats on the 3 pointer!
Faye-Another 4 pointer! You have been on quite a roll lately!
anyways...i gotta get outta here and get my kitchen cleaned up.
Nikki

Hi all,

I got just the 1 point yesterday for water - I went a bit over my calories, but don't worry it wasn't a pizza or anything! I have decided that you are all right and I am just going to completely stop having takeaway pizza! If I really want a pizza then I will make my own, or buy one from a supermarket - but from now on, I do not eat takeaway pizza!

FAYE - Hope your sore throat clears up soon. Thanks for your advice about my weight loss - I suppose I am just preparing myself for not reaching my target. Obviously the pizza incident was not helpful, but other than that I have been doing well. I'm going to sit down and have a good hard look at what I am eating - I know for a fact that I am eating too much bread, and while I am within my calorie allowance, bread can bloat you out. I did have my thyroid checked 2 or 3 years ago - my mum has an underactive thyroid - but it was fine then. I know it is something that can come on at anytime - so I'll wait and see how things go for a bit.

CARRI - You are right about avoiding pizza completely. I got this book on NLP (neuro linguistic programming) and I've tried to set my mind to associate takeaway pizza with a blender full of eyeballs and feathers! I'm not sure if it has worked, although my stomach does feel a little quesy when I think about the eyeballs!

NIKKI - You have done well to lose 40lb - how did you do it? You are right that things may need to be a bit structured from now on. Don't worry about the stitch, it is completely normal if you haven't run for a while - don't try too much too soon, it is better to build up slowly.

SANDY G - Sorry about your problems with Richard - I bet you remember why you are not with him now! He is out of order and being disrespectful in your home. I hope you manage to sort things out. I too always turn to food when I am feeling low and stressed - the food is nearly always pizza or cheese sandwiches! Don't worry about some candy - justget straight back on track.

JULIE - Hope dd is better now! Well done for getting your exercise in!

SANDY B - Hope the start of South Beach is going well for you!

Love Amanda x

Real quick note here..........I did great during lunch and even resisted a candy bar!! YEAH for me!

Hi Beautifuls... did well yesterday and today as well... woke up and shoveled the walkway... then did my yoga... then shoveled the patio... had a great day food wise and exersice wise... and i am just finishing up the water for the day... thanks for the warm welcome back all... just a quick one tonite as its bed time for the bonzos... talk to u all tomorrow...
take care of u!
Sandy

THURSDAY: Today is Time for Us Thursday. Be good to yourself today so you can be good to others.

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Amanda

back in later gals

Faye

Hi everybody!

3 points yesterday, not enough water.
Went and had my 1st "yearly" appt. in about 6 years today. Yay me.

DD is all better now, and thrilled to be back in school! Me too

Hope everyone has a great day! I have to go shovel snow before I pick up Ben. Hey, it's so warm today! Yesterday I woke up and it was -22! Sposed to get cold again tonight though. Better bring in some more firewood too.

Bye!
Julie

Morning all... got my water in yesterday so 4 for me... i wike up feeling not quite right... sinuses and stuffy... so im taking it easy this morning.. if i feel up to it later i will do the WATP tape. otehr wise i am just counting my cleaning as exercise...lol I hope all is well with all of u... will check in later... also.. i cant seem to get the weight loss tracker thing to work for me... can someone tell me like u would tell a 5 year old?? lol hopefully that will help!

TTFN!! take care of YOU!

Sandy

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Hope everyone is having a good day. I did my weights and got out and walked this morning. It is warming up here for a couple days then supposed to get cold again. Looks like the inaugauration is cool but not cold. I have seen freezing cold temps where you see the breath of everyone and driving rain and snow even. I always feel sorry for whomever is being inaugaurated to have to stand out there freezing or whatever. I can't remember whose was in the driving rain and here were Secret Service trying to keep the Prez dry and practically getting blown away. That was a nasty one.

SandyB: I am not sure I could be any help to you regarding your tracker. I just followed what the instructions said and it came up alright.

I am going to go and get showered. You all behave yourselves today!

Faye

Morning All
Still freezing cold here...got another 3 pointer yesterday, I have never been so bloated in all my life from this TOM...cramps are actually worse today since it is the first full day but oh well what are you gonna do - happens every month !!

Julie - You didnt have a check up for six years? I have to have one every year since I am on the pill ... in fact I think I have to go back in Feb, ughhhh

Nikki - I know how you feel, my first 47 pounds came off quickly and with little exercise...this time around these last 45-50 seem to be coming off slower, I guess I am going to have to exercise with these pounds

Amanda - Eyeballs and feathers? I was thinking more along the line of rat intestines and mustard ... so kidding ... gross, huh??

Faye - No bra does sound freeing, I only get that opportunity at night...good job on getting out in the cold and walking, I am a baby about cold, do not handle it well...

Sandy and Sandy - Hi girls, hope you have a good day !!

Talk to everyone later !!!

Hey yall
Today is not so good. My brother has been sick and i think it finally caught up to me. Pretty much all yesterday and even worse today i have felt really bad. I skipped my run this morning, but i thought maybe some fresh air (well as fresh as can be with all the smog and pollution) would help me feel better, so I went for a walk at the park next to my neighborhood. It didnt really help anything...so now im all for laying around in bed all day.
Nikki

Hi all,

I got 4 points yesterday.

I've had a review of my diet and whilst I am very pleased with the changes I have made so far, I have identified a few areas for improvement! I'm going to cut back on the bread and gradually reduce my portion sizes. There are a few other little things too which I am sure will all help.

SANDY B - Sorry, can't help with the ticker - just start again and It'll probably sort itself out. I always copy the 'BB code' - don't know if that helps.

Ooooh yes, I must tell you that I have found the wedding dress I want! It is by a specialist designer based in London and is not cheap, but who wants a cheap wedding dress? I am so excited about it and it it is great motivation for me. It is just over the knee in length, so I'll need to have shapely calves! I'm going to get Nigel to help me to post a picture of it for you all to see - so watch this space!

Have a nice evening

Love Amanda x

Evening everyone!

Amanda, I am thrilled that you have found a wedding dress that you love. When I got married the first time I had mine mafe for me. My cousin and I desgined it. The good thing is that I lost weight and it was a little too big!

Nikki, sorry to hear that you are sick. But you are doing the right thing in taking a day to rest.

Today have been a day spent running errands before work and before I knew it I didn't take time to exercise but I have walked over 2 miles today at work so I am letting myself off on feeling guilty. Eating has been good until I came home tonight. Nothing fixed for dinner and really wasn't hungry til I had to take some pain meds(endo flair up!) and I had to put something in my stomach but hey it will be alright tomorrow is another day. I have finally learned not to feel guilty which is the break that will help me the most. Rambled on long enough catch everyone later.

sandy

FRIDAY: Today is Fabulous Lbs Down Friday. Ok, girls, I want to see some losses this week and bring that ticker down!

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Amanda

Amanda: I bet you are excited about your wedding gown! My grandmother made my gown and I still have the gown, but my train got ruined. It was all satin. Course I got married during the dark ages.....

no lbs loss for me this week, but I have had food struggles this week. I am going to do better this next week. I had a 2 pt yesterday.

later

Faye