my baby
 

Heres my boy and walking partner!

lol the ladies at the vets office get a kick out of my pets names..

3 cats: Micah, Myah, Mallie

my dog is named Malachai "chai" for short (sounds like kye)


Don't ya just love that polka-dot tounge??

Hotcup, don't be sorry, we all want to help each other your not whining or anything. We all get down and need help up. I am gonna send you a PM but I also wanted you to know that I don't want you to stop posting. You can post no matter what.

I wanted to do my 10 facts but its hard to think of things....you'd think it would be easy.
1. I am getting ready to move out of the house I have lived in for my entire life. Yes my parents are selling their house after 35 years :( its happy sad. I'm glad I am getting my own place but its so emtional to sell our house.

2. I have a small clothing company but I can't even fit my own clothes- horible I know but I tried to sell larger sizes but non of the stores even want to carry XL, I am going to force them to buy at least one XL this season.

3. My favorite color is blue

4. I went to 5 different colleges before I gradutated.

5. I went to school for sculpture.

6. I only buy stick shift cars.

7. I own way to many pairs of shoes.

8. I am very self motivated and get things done, yet, I can't seem to lose weight or keep my house tidy.

9. I havn't had a boy friend or gone on a date in so long I can't even remember. Probably because I never go out. I say its because I am so busy, single mom, small business, full time job but who knows, maybe I just don't like people.

10. My son Blaise (4yrs old) was home from the hospital before I decided on a name for him and then it got spelled wrong on his birthcertificate.

So those are 10 things. ahh, its hard to concentrate on your self like that.

Well, I went to WI today and yeah, I'm down :cb: :cb: 2more. I hit my 10% as well as 25#. I was going to wait until my son was there with me because he likes it when I celebrate and they clap. When I dont' he is like oh why arn't you saying anything. Why didn't you lose more. But I gave in and told them in the meeting. WE had a good meeting. sometimes, they are losers but today was pretty good we got into groups and talked about how we can be economical with out food, point wise and dollar wise. It was good.

Ok, so I found some new found motivation and am gonna go work out. I wish I could share it with anyone out there that needs some.

Have a good sunday.
Jennie

jennie934: u should try selling a a few on ebay ... geez its so hard to find cute things in larger sizes ... they would probably sell super fast!

hotcupojava
 

super turtle!

Hotcup - PLEASE PLEASE don't leave us. It's alright to have down times. We all go through it but you can't give up on yourself. We will miss you :( .
Nobody is "positive" all the time. I have had many, many rough days while doing this. Sometimes I don't think I can make it back up but I do and you will to. You have been through so much and have been such a great inspiration to us all.

I can say for all of us that we don't think you are "whining". We know you are going through a rough time. You are only human just like the rest of us.

If you do truly feel the need to take time off at least come say hi a couple of times a week so we know how you are doing o.k. Trust me I will really miss you my friend.

I went out yesterday and bought the reebok elliptical. I am not going to not exercise. No way Jose :nono:. I love the way it makes me feel and I don't want to put any kind of brakes on the weight loss. Especially since I have wanted breast reduction surgery for like ever. I did it this morning and let me tell you it takes some getting used to.

Curly - Your walking buddies are beautiful.

Petra - I love your new avatar. You are such a show off about your boys ;). Good for you getting your food ready. It makes it so much easier to stay on track.

Jennie - I can't drive stick :o. I only buy automatic. Great job on the 2 lbs :cb: :cp:. You are doing great.

Clip - I know what you mean about sleeping in. The baby is usually awake between 5:30 and 6:00 every morning :tired: .

Lisa - More weight gone forever :D. Pretty soon Dave and Mallissa won't be able to find you :rofl:.

Java-no need to go anywhere. We don't mind you having some bad times. That is the point of this group, we are in it for the long haul, and we aren't all going to be positive all the time. You know, I don't live too far from you either so maybe Lisa (curlylocks) and I should come give you a joint butt whooping, LOL.

Curlylocks-love the pics of your dog. How did you get him to stay still with those glasses on?

Jennie-I also only buy stick shift cars. Have never owned anything else.

Had an interesting day. Wore my size 16 Liz Claiborne jeans to my sister's house. Haven't worn those for awhile. My brother-in-law is the only one who commented on my weight loss. He is a great cook, and I have to say I think this is the first time I have ever been to his house that he hasn't served meat. Can you believe it? Of all times? They were having pasta for dinner but they had some left over chicken they heated up for me but I felt like a jerk. They didn't know I was on low carb and I didn't know they were serving pasta so the whole thing couldn't have been avoided. I went over my carb limit for the day by 3 grams but it's not the end of the world--at least I didn't eat the pasta.

Then when I got home, Buddy had a present for me. They don't have accidents in the house very often so I can't get too upset about it. You may wonder how I know who--when this does happen, they each have their own special place for leaving presents, LOL. Good thing I can have a sense of humor about it.

Howdy All,
We had a wonderful Father's Day but it was focused on FOOD! Dave and Mallissa wanted omlets for breakfast..so ham and cheese. LOL Yes, Mallissa and I split one and we had some raisin toast with it. For lunch/dinner, Dave grilled steaks. I made potato salad, cole slaw, fruit mix, and brownies. LOL I was good...I only ate 1 brownie. The cole slaw was low fat but the potato salad was full flavor. I did ok...eating wise...I ate small portions but we didn't have dinner... I also had some strawberry shortcake tonight. My stepson and his family came over. My stepdaughter never called Dave..that is ok..Mallissa made him about 10 cards today. LOL He knows where the love is.

Mallissa and I went for a long bike ride this afternoon after everyone left. We were gone over 2 hours and stopped at the park twice. Our total milage for the ride was over 5 miles. YIPPPEEEEE for us..there went my brownie. LOL

Turtle: YOu are not going anywhere. Look how far you have come!!!... You can make it through this with us! We are holding your hand!

Petra: I love the boys!! Very kewl. I will check out the website. We listen to KLUV in the car or Mallissa's CD, Worship Jamz.

Jennie: We didn't get to pick out Mallissa's name and when we adopted her we wanted to change it to the correct spelling..but dang it ..she already knew how to spell her name and write it. I have gotten used to it and it make her unique. I can drive a stick..my first car was a VW bug..but it had a semi-automatic transmission..but I blew it up so they put in a stick shift..sorta had to learn quickly.

Mox3: Mallissa announced today at our BBQ that Mom is losing weight. LOL Don't you love it when they point things out. We have always felt we are the lucky ones to have Mallissa.. Besides there is 2.4 million grandparents raising a grandchild!!!! The numbers get bigger everyday. You can check out my site that a friend and I are doing. www.kinsupport.org

ClipClop: Dave and I said we probably have more stock in AT&T..when we were dating. LOL WE surely paid a couple of high priced CEO's salaries. LOL Back then you didn't have unlimited long distance... When we got 10 cents a minute..we thought that was wonderful> LOL

Well..I need to get some work done. I am beat. LOL Next week will be very very busy..Mallissa has VBS.

Everyone have a great week!
Lisa
Wyoming

Hotcupojava- I hope you stick around ;) we all go through these moments and that's why we're here. no one can know better what you are going through, I mean I could talk to my thin friends about things I can talk to you all here that's why I like this place. I hope you feel better soon and stick to your program as much as you can. remember 1lb at a time!

10 facts

1. I MISS my dad :( he passed a year and a half ago and I really miss him :(

2. I can't drive :( I've been in 3 car accidents and since then I can hardly be in a car :( it must be ptsd or something (i wasn't driving)

3. I have 5 sisters and 4 brothers (one is actualy my cousin who my mom took in when he was little)

4. I love morrocan music, godmack, disturbed and loreena mckennitt

5. I love watching nightline

6. I wanted to be a homicide detective when I was little (my parents didn't believe in monitoring our TV)

7. I was a latch key kid

8. I love volunteering

9. I drank more in my teen age years than I have since I turned 21

10. this is the first time I try dieting for more than a week

moonray

:drill: ATTENTION! Good morning gals. I really miss you all so very much. I have been trying to catch up on all the posts.

I really don't want anyone to get so discouraged they slip away from our group. You ladies are so important to me. Yesterday I was feelin' all depressed and sad and I ate....get this....I ate a half of a 1/2-gallon of Edy's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Lite with no Sugar Added, made with Splenda. I sat on that couch in my pajamas watching television and ate a quarter-gallon of ice cream. Then I thought to myself...OMG!~!What am I doing. I panicked ran through the kitchen. My furry-babies were looking at me like my heiny was on fire and I threw the rest out!!! I thought. Holey-moley I need to get back on the PIC bandwagon, check in with the gals, say hey! and move my rear!!

Reality check!!! Ice cream is a snack, not a meal :o

Hang in there everyone, okay? Please, please, please, please, please. I need you all and I miss you all like crazy. I will write more a little later.

Fact about me #1....I work as a medical transcriptionist in a multiple speciality clinic/hospital organization in the midwest where I have worked for 11 years (started when I was 19). We are on mandatory overtime...but I am going to check in more often and "check myself before I wreck myself." :lol:

Love & Hugs to all,
~L2L

Went to curves for my weigh and measure and I lost 6 more pounds and 5.25 inches. I'm feeling pretty darn good right now :D.

Petra - Congrats on the size 16 jeans. I am so jealous. :p

Lisa - 5 miles WOW!!! Bet you felt great when you got back.

Moon - I am so sorry about your dad. That must be really rough on the holidays :grouphug:

Lookin - So that's how I gained all this weight. I used to think ice cream was a meal. :dizzy:

I will talk to you all later I just had to give you the good news on my weight loss.

Howdy Partners !!

Hope you are all having a good start to your week. I had my WI this morning and am down another 2.0 lbs.. YAHOO !

Just on a lunch break, so have to make this fast....

MOM ~ congrats on your big loss !

HOTCUP ~ hope you are doing okay.

LOOKING2LOSE ~ good to see you, you have been missed.

Everyone else ~ keep up the great work, we are all doing so well !!

Hi, I'm not even sure exactly what this group is, but you guys seem nice and I thought I'd try to join you if you don't mind. *shy smile* <Totally unusual... I'm not shy.>

name: Shalia
location: Utah
age: 25 <Yipes! When did that happen?>
sex: not nearly as often as hubby would like. Darn mental health drugs!
marital status: married 7.5 years. And I still love him. Most days.
highest weight: 242
current weight: 228
goal weight: 160
current clothing size: 16-18 or so? <I'm desperately trying to avoid buying new clothes...>
goal clothing size: 8-10
kids: 7 year old boy, Tyler
pets: Do fish count? Didn't think so either.
diet: So far, just cutting calories. <Hey, it's a start.> <I don't think the package of M&Ms earlier counts as low calorie.> <I *so* need a program.>

So, that's me in a nutshell. Nice to meet you all. *grin*

Clip - Right back at you sweetie ;).

Shalia - Of course you are welcome to join!! WELCOME :high:. We are just a group of ladies all trying to lose weight. We are all on different plans just here to give each other support. Jump right in.

:wave: Thanks momX3. *smile*

If it's not too personal to ask, what's the surgery for?