Hey Ladies!
I have been really busy lately, I have had no time to come and visit. It seems that all at once every single aspect of my life turned completely upside down. I have be SOOO stressed lately. Along with the frustration of trying to figure out where Im going to live, and how I am going to manage to make rent etc, NOW I dont even know if I work at the park anymore! I went from talk of promotion to them ignoring me...the park opens next saturday and I haven't gone through training or anything yet so I am really worried. They were supposed to call me last tuesday, and havent yet. When I try to call them, they tell me they will call me when they get a chance...and then dont. Its not looking good. Feb has been a really horrible month for me diet and excersice wise...I really need to get back on track and get over this hump. Anyways...enough ranting for me for now.

Jana-Welcome! Great job on the 5 down! Look forward to getting to know you!

Faye-Good luck with the treadmill...I love mine! I want to get an elliptical too.

Julie-good job on the skiing, it is nice to just get out there and just be alone every once in a while.

Amanda-Glad you enjoyed your swim!

Carri & Sandy- Hey guys, hope yall are doing well!

Alright, its almost noon, its about time I get some breakfast.
Nikki

Hi all,

I'm just popping in to let you know that I've come down with that same bug again - don't really know what it is but my head feels strange (but no cold) and I am very weak and achy and nauseous. I also feel incredibly low and have no energy.

So I'm having to cut the exercise completely and rest up to try and get rid of this thing properly. I'm hoping I may feel well enough to go swimming tomorrow as it will at least make me feel brighter.

C U L8R

Love Amanda x

In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth and populated
the
Earth with broccoli, cauliflower and spinach, green and yellow and red
vegetables of all kinds, so Man and Woman would live long and healthy
lives.

Then using God's great gifts, Satan created Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream
and
Krispy Creme Donuts. And Satan said, "You want chocolate with that?"
And Man
said, "Yes!" and Woman said, "and as long as you're at it, add some
sprinkles." And they gained 10 pounds. And Satan smiled.

And God created the healthful yogurt that Woman might keep the figure
that
Man found so fair. And Satan brought forth white flour from the wheat,
and
sugar from the cane and combined them. And Woman went from size 6 to
size
14.

So God said, "Try my fresh green salad." And Satan presented
Thousand-Island
Dressing, buttery croutons and garlic toast on the side. And Man and
Woman
unfastened their belts following the repast.

God then said, "I have sent you heart healthy vegetables and olive oil
in
which to cook them." And Satan brought forth deep fried fish and
chicken-fried steak so big it needed its own platter. And Man gained
more
weight and his cholesterol went through the roof.

God then created a light, fluffy white cake, named it "Angel Food
Cake," and
said, "It is good." Satan then created chocolate cake and named it
"Devil's
Food."

God then brought forth running shoes so that His children might lose
those
extra pounds. And Satan gave cable TV with a remote control so Man
would not
have to toil changing the channels. And Man and Woman laughed and
cried
before the flickering blue light and gained pounds.


Then God brought forth the potato, naturally low in fat and brimming
with
nutrition. And Satan peeled off the healthful skin and sliced the
starchy
center into chips and deep-fried them. And Man gained pounds.

God then gave lean beef so that Man might consume fewer calories and
still
satisfy his appetite. And Satan created McDonald's and its 99-cent
double
cheeseburger. Then said, "You want fries with that?" And Man replied,
"Yes!
And super size them!" And Satan said, "It is good." And Man went into
cardiac arrest.

God sighed and created quadruple bypass surgery.

Then Satan created HMOs.

Thought for the day ....

There is more money being spent on breast implants and Viagra today
than on
Alzheimer's research. This means that by 2040, there should be a large
elderly population with perky boobs and huge erections and absolutely
no
recollection of what to do with them.



If you don't send this to five old friends right away there will be
five fewer people laughing in the world

Afternoon everyone!

Nikki: You will have your job again, I am just sure of it and if not, you will find something even better! You just remember that1

Amanda: You need to really take it easy. The stuff had really ran me down and I didn't even try to do anything. You take care of yourself first and let the exercising go until you feel strong enough again.

Jan: Funny stuff. Have you heard about the new book that is out called The North Beach Diet? It is a comedic look at dieting, except it has these ourtrageous fattening recipes like deep fried twinkies and pulled pork BBQ in it. I can just see some nutter buying the thing and FOLLOWING its advice.

I got on my treadmill twice and cleaned the upstairs. Man, it felt good to have at least part of the house cleaned again. Jack and I are spending the weekend getting the last room spring cleaned and all the stored stuff up in the attic so my house will be glorious again!

I have a roast and carrots in the oven for tonight, but it didn't get completely thawed out so dinner will probably be an hour late. Jack is going to have to eat a snack I guess.

Everyone have a good afternoon

Faye

TUESDAY: Today is Target Tuesday and our target this week is to look seriously at the fact that what each one of us has is an addiction. It is hard to look at it that way, but that is what it is. Overeating, binging, etc are no different that going on an alcohol bender or shooting up. We need to see it for what it is and then use the tools to fight the addiction.

**I NEED LOSSES FOR FEBRUARY AND GOAL LOSSES FOR MARCH TODAY GIRLS!**

Be back in a little later ladies

Faye

Morning Girls...I had a 4 pointer yesterday, I did a little over a mile on the treadmill...also I do have quite a good loss actually...I didnt change my signature but back those two weeks ago when I kept cheating I actually got back up to 205!! This morning weighed in at 199 !! So I have lost 6 pounds in the last couple of weeks!! I feel really good... and now that I am actually exercising I know this weight is going to be sliding off me now

Faye - Hope you like your treadmill, I really like mine, it is just nice to have when it is either way too hot outside or way too cold...

Amanda - Sorry to hear that you are sick again, I am just now starting to feel better from the nasty cold I had...hope you get better real soon!!!

Julie - Glad that you are back !!!!

Nikki - think positive about the job, like Faye said if you do not get it something else will come along, but I will keep my fingers crossed for you!!

Hope you all have a good day, I am going home early as my dh hurt his back again doing something stupid, I told him he has to bend and move differently once you have hurt your back but he does not listen, so I am going home to give him some TLC, so talk to you all later... cannot wait to hear your losses!!

Morning or is it afternoon. Finally fell better maybe I will be able to do better this month. Real quick seeing how time is short. Between the flu and all I am up 1 lb for the month. March goal down 8. Time to scoot

Hey Girls!
It is a gorgeous day here, and I couldn't be happier about it! I decided to just let the whole job thing go, I can't make them call me, or answer my calls for that matter, so it is out of my hands. I am going to look around for a new job today. So I weighed in this morning, I don't know if I am happy or disapointed with the results. Because I've been really stressed and running around like crazy, I have eaten nothing but fast food and crap that I don't need for the past two weeks, without excersicing. I was terrified to step on the scale because I was quite positive I had gained like 10 lbs...but turns out i really just kinda broke even. No loss, but no gain either. With everything somewhat behind me I really want to step it up in March, with a goal of 6lbs.

Carri-way to step up and get that 6lbs off of you!

Hope everyone else have some great losses to report.
Nikki

POINTS:

Carri
Faye
Amanda

I got everyone's goals in. We need to kick it up girls. We haven't made our goal or even come close for Jan or Feb. Let's really try hard for March. I am again going to attempt 15 lbs. I have to get jump started.

I have my grandson all afternoon and evening so may not be back in until morning. Hope everyone has a good OP day

Jan: feel free to join our goal work. Just give me your goal in lbs for March and your 6 month and year goal and I will put you into the spreadsheet.

Faye

Hi all,

3 points for me yesterday.

I'm feeling much better today and went out for a lovely long walk. It was the first exercise that I've had in a couple of days and unfortuneately I seemed to have pulled a muscle in my calf. Nigel is cross with me for pushing myself too hard , but I found that I had alot of energy to burn and I was really walking fast!
It felt so good to be out and walking again - even though I had to force myself out of the house to begin with! Spring is almost here and it was great to see all the snowdrops and crocuses and daffodils blooming in the park - I love flowers, and they look so pretty in the park. I'll have a hot bath tonight and hopefully my calf won't keep me from exercising tomorrow.

My February weight loss was 7lb - not too bad, but could be better. I also lost 8 inches which I am pleased with - 1 inch from my waist, 2 inches from my hips plus various inches and half inches from my bust, thighs, arms and calves. My goal for March is 8lb - I'm determined to reach it this month!!

FAYE- Well done for getting on your treadmill - those pounds will be dropping off this month!

CARRI - Congrats on the 6lb loss - the exercise has obviously made a real difference and kick started your metabolism.

NIKKi - I'm glad you are not letting this job business get you down too much (although I must say they have treated you very poorly). You are young and bright and a better job is waiting just round the corner for you. At least you didn't put on any weight - so you can start afresh this month.

JAN /JULIE - Hi there, hows it going ladies?

Love Amanda x

Hi Everyone,

It’s a beautiful winter day/night it snowing nice big flakes & almost all the schools in the state were closed today. Not much happening here we are all well. I’d like to say we are sitting by a roaring fire tonight but we are not, even though we have two fire places. Before we can use our fireplaces again we have to invest in gas logs as Gerald has many allergies and trees are among them.

Amanda: I just doesn’t seem fair that you’re not feeling well again hope your feeling better by the week-end. Great weight loss!

Niki: Hang in there & good luck on your New Job search I to think that you will find something even better! How nice that spring is on it was I’m a little jealous of you we just got 12” of snow dump on us in the last 2 days with more to come. Enjoy the spring flowers for me.


Faye: Good work on the treadmill. It really feels like an accomplishment after you have cleaned, moved furniture and taken care of the clutter. In regard to our Addictions I could not agree more I know what my addiction is and as Doc. Phil likes to say own it. My goal for the month of March 8 lbs, and my 5 month goal are 30lbs.

Carri: Bravo 4 points is great!

Julie: Thank you for the welcome. I have always thought learning belly dance would be a great way to exercise and drive my husband a little well you know.

Jan

Never give up and never give in.

WEDNESDAY: Today is Wednesday's Woes so you can gripe to your heart's content today girls!

Ok, I have Jan, Nikki, Amanda SandyG goals for March. Need Julie and Carri's goals and Julie's losses.

I will be back in later girls

Faye

Grrr, I had one tiny (desert sized) bowl of pasta last night and I'm up FIVE POUNDS this morning@!!!!!! I just can't eat pasta........just can't do it.

So, my weight is totally thrown off by that. But yesterday I was at 212. Don't know if that's up or the same from Feb. I'm so pissed at myself. I know it's stress stress stress. I ate dinner last night just because it was dinner time...wasn't even hungry. I have to stop eating just because it's "time to eat".

I'm going to measure myself today. And commit myself to seeing how disciplined I can be just for the month of March....one day at a time. With a goal of 6 pounds down. For real, seriously....I'm so fed up with this size. I have so much I want to do.........

Gotta get the kids to school. Everyone have a great day.

CONGRATS TO AMANDA AND CARRIE AND ALL THE LOSERS LAST MONTH!!!! You gals rock!

TTFN,
Julie

Good Morning Ladies,

Only 4 " of snow this morning.
I'm tired of my eyes hurting in the night, in the morning, & looking though the clouds in my eye. It’s hard some days at work as I have to look though a lighted magnifying glass to do my work, some days the light hurts my eye and it real slows my down,

Thank God I have and understanding employer and April 22 the will be a new beginning.

Jan

Hi all,

I got 4 points yesterday - but am having to rest my strained muscle today, so that will teach me not to overdo it! It's feeling alot better today so I'm hoping it will be okay by tomorrow as I really want to go swimming! My exercise has been very much stop and start over the last couple of weeks - what with being ill, snow, and now a muscle strain - I just really want to get back in the swing of it!

JANA - Sorry your eye is causing you problems - good luck for the surgery! 22nd April is my mums and my nephews birthday, so it is a very lucky day!

JULIE - Wow! That was some weight gain due to the pasta!! have you tried the wheat free pastas made from corn and vegetables? They are not cheap though! I predict a good month for you! Take it one day at a time and make sure you take some time out for yourself each day to exercise, or read or plan your diet and progress. Don't get stressed about the book - you've done the hard bit, now sit back and wait and see what happens!

FAYE - I know you can lose 15lb this month if you work hard to stay on track. Your treadmill will help no end, and lets hope that you are free from all the bugs and illnesses that have set you back.

CARRI, SANDY, NIKKI -

Love Amanda x