Faye -- thank you so much for sharing your Vegas pics!! I am so jealous now !!

Melissa -- What a beautiful family you have!! Thank you for
sharing your pics!

Everyone -- Hugs to you all!!! I promise I will get caught up on everyone this evening!!

Sorry about being MIA since last week. I went to my Moms over the weekend and this week have been trying to get the house cleaned up and keeping the boys happy. I took Beren to the dentist today and it was so horrible. He is none the worse for wear but I am beat and I'm still upset about how it went (sorry long rant would be needed to explain and I think I would cry writing it). In the end I am craving sweets since I feel so wiped out from this morning but I am rtesisting really well. Water Water Water =not chocolate but a full tummy.

I think my metabolism is the same speed as a snail. I am still at the same spot weight wise. Ugh, I think I will go back to phase 1 SB since I felt so much better when I was doing that. I still feel so much better in general though since getting back on track last month. I will meet my Sept. goal!!!!

Hugs to you all!!

to see my family go here -- http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/l/loganmathew/

OMG what a beautiful family - gorgeous kids!!!!!

Sometimes we just seem to plateau, you'll get back in the grove and see those pounds melting again!

Mornin' lovely ladies! I am finally below 200 today!!!! Yippidy Do Da!!! YAY!! Now I need to be good this weekend so it stays off .

We need to mow the yard this weekend and do yard work stuff so I am hoping to pick up some time exercising doing that and hopefully taking a family walk ot two.

I noticed how low my sugar jar is yesterday . I have not purchased sugar in over 6 weeks!!!!!!! I have been sticking to splenda for things that need it and the large bag I bought of it still has a few cups left in it . Such a small thing but I am so proud of it. Silly southern girl! it seems blasphemy though -- I live about 1/8th of a mile from a Dixie Crystal refinery. It's right accross the street from my daughters school and most would never know it's there.

So, a couple weekend questions if you'll humor me ():

1-- Do you have a food item that helps you get through the change in eating habits? A specific snack or "treat"?

2--What is your favorite TV show?

3--What is something that you do for yourself to make YOU feel good and that recharges you on a crappy day?

4--What color ink do you write with when you use a pen?

Love to ya all!!!

Wooooohoooooo! That's awesome!

1-- Do you have a food item that helps you get through the change in eating habits? A specific snack or "treat"?
South Beach Cereal Bars, a little sweet to curb the cravings, usually in the morning and of course my diet sodas

2--What is your favorite TV show?
ahhhh i have too many, thank God for TiVo! Days of Our Lives, Dr Phil, The OC, BB6, The 4400, Housse, ER, gosh the list goes on and on

3--What is something that you do for yourself to make YOU feel good and that recharges you on a crappy day?
pedicures, a nap, a good book, a hot bubble bath

4--What color ink do you write with when you use a pen?
purple usually, or blue if i must, lol

Way to go Sara!!! I know you can keep it off this weekend

1-- Do you have a food item that helps you get through the change in eating habits? A specific snack or "treat"? Diet Coke w/Splenda & Popcorn

2--What is your favorite TV show? LOST

3--What is something that you do for yourself to make YOU feel good and that recharges you on a crappy day? Relaxing bath; good book; fun magazine; playing w/Bella

4--What color ink do you write with when you use a pen? Black

good answers

I guess maybe I should answer my own questions

1-- Do you have a food item that helps you get through the change in eating habits? A specific snack or "treat"? Sugar free jello with lite cool whip gets me through the sugar cravings really well so far.

2--What is your favorite TV show? right now it's Rockstar INXS. Such a guilty pleasure


3--What is something that you do for yourself to make YOU feel good and that recharges you on a crappy day?reading a good book or magazine, listening to music, downloading music

4--What color ink do you write with when you use a pen? I'm a blue ink girl but I love a good purple color if I can find it

Hi not sure if i ever introduced myself before i just jumped in... lol I was born in GA, but lived in MD most of my life... I am single.. have 3 cats and a very bad dog... A BF who is from AL but is working in GA... I met him when he was working in VA .. (he just went to work for the army corps of engineers 3 days before katrina) so I am missing him much

so.... that explains the "Bama wanna be" on my av!! lol So i am dreaming of being a southern girl again!!

1-- Do you have a food item that helps you get through the change in eating habits? A specific snack or "treat"? Fat free cheese sticks & south beach smoothies

2--What is your favorite TV show? anything on HGTV

3--What is something that you do for yourself to make YOU feel good and that recharges you on a crappy day? a nice long walk and watching the sunset

4--What color ink do you write with when you use a pen? blue but i like Purple also!

Howdy Curlylocks!! You have done an amazing job on your weight loss!!! Your tickers are in inspiration

So, what parts of GA do you hail from? I spent a few years up in Northern VA (DC area) and my dh looked at jobs in MD for a while before we went up there. It was too far up north for me . I enjoyed our trips over to Anapolis (sp?) because the downtown area reminded us of the historic district in Savannah.

I hope everyone has a great weekend!! I want some wonderful details!!!!

ugh.. the cost of living is soooo high here! its just insane.. I was born in Augusta at the army base.. but my family moved while i was just a toddler.

i am kinda in between washington dc and fredericksbug va

ty for the compliments... i have a long way to go... Ive made this journey before from 322 down to 180 but it snuck back up on me... lot of relationship issues in the past.. but i learned ya cant heal a broken heart with hostess cakes!! lol

then i met the guy i am dating... and just wanted to get myself together and looking jaw droppin sexy for him.. he is a great guy.. LOL yep i know u are supposed to do this to get healthy But i have to admit he has been my motivation...

something bout them southern men... yummm

all he has to say is "hey girl" and i melt! lmao

LOL Curlylocks I know what you mean about a southern man. especially one with a good ol' boys voice -- not redneck but southern gentleman smooth. The UPS man we had down in St. Augustine was such a smooth talker. I loved that we had a daily account at out shop so he had to check in on us everyday. the flirting that went on... Oh My! I miss that fellow.

Mmmm...hostess cakes..... my heart break healer was Ben and Jerry's ice cream. After I had my daughter in '99 they became my best friends for a while. Made things really bad with my dh and I though. Now I only have the good stuff once in a great while.

When we were up there we lived in Woodbridge and my uncles lived in Fairfax. I had a business at Potomac Mills and dh was an architect there. I really really miss the IKEA there and all the shopping. I also miss the Lotte market in Fairfax and Trader Joes in the worst way . I really missed GA though and after 2 years we moved down to St. Augustine. Now we are back to the city where we met . It's where we belong.

How did you meet your new fellow?


Hope everyone is having a great evening!!!

i saw his ad on a bbw personals site.. and sent him an email and he sent me back his phone #... which i was too chicken to call for @ 2 weeks.. then finally one day i called him and we talked on the phone for a long time... then made plans to meet in person...

and i was smitten!

hope everyone has a great day... and enjoy your weekend!

Just wanted to pop in this morning and say HI!! I hope everyone is having a good weekend. I'm off to get cleaned up while DH mown the lawn. Then hopefully I can get the kids outside to help wash the car .

1-- Do you have a food item that helps you get through the change in eating habits? A specific snack or "treat"?
Blue Bunny Sweet Freedom Fudge Lites, Munchies Ultimate Cheddar Snack Mix2--What is your favorite TV show?
Entourage and Six Feet Under (but it is over, this was the last season).

3--What is something that you do for yourself to make YOU feel good and that recharges you on a crappy day? It doesn't matter WHAT I do, just that I do it ALONE.
4--What color ink do you write with when you use a pen? I prefer black but I'm more likely to choose based on the grip of the pen than the color. I'm one of those people who can never find a pen, though, so I take what I can get - crayons, magic markers, pencil, whatever DH happens to bring home from the office.

Sounds like everyone is doing well.
Sweet Tea, welcome to onederland! It is a great feeling, isn't it?

Curlylocks, Isn't love an awesome feeling? I was the opposite of you though. I initial ly started losing weight to become healthier. What KEEPS me losing weight is the reactions I've gotten from DH. He never seemed to mind my being overweight but it is clear that he PREFERS me this way - and it isn't anything that he says to make me think so. I feel so much more confident and my moods are so much better and there is no question that he finds me more attractive now (not that he didn't before but this IS better). It is like we've just started dating again and have that "new" feeling. It is GREAT!

I went shopping yesterday and picked up a couple of shorts and tops that were on clearance. It feels good to have some clothes that fit now. I'm putting off buying any fall clothes because it take so long to get cool here. I'm hoping I'll have made it down to a 6 by then and don't want to waste my money on stuff I won't get a chance to wear.

I ran into a shopping dilema though. I have a "date" with DH coming up on the 21st - we are going to see one of his favorite bands play at a local bar. I have NO IDEA what to wear. Everything I saw was either too trendy or too stuffy. There just didn't seem to be any in between a 36 year old mom with three children. To make it even harder, I am only 5'2" so I have trouble finding simple things like jeans that look good. The petite lengths are fine but the styles out now just aren't very flattering for my height. Any suggestions? Any great jean brands that you've found you particularly like?

Can you tell it has been forever since I've had to shop for clothes? I used to have a great sense of style. But, after years of shopping for camoflauge rather than on how good it looked, I think I've lost my edge! I feel so horribly unhip. What do you wear for a casual night out these days? I'm lost!

I'm off to a fancy tea party upstairs and I can't keep the teddy bears waiting. You all have a great Sunday!

Jawsmom - For affordable jeans that come in all cuts and lengths I shop Old Navy. They are the same jeans as the Gap, but cheaper. For an event/date like you are talking about I would just wear nice fitting jeans and a cute tank (be sure to take a sweater in case it gets cool or the a/c gets ya). Maybe something silky or lacy if you feel like dressing it up a bit. For those types of tops I shop places like Dress Barn or Kohls. I stay away from stuff that is too trendy and stick to good colors, fabrics and fits. Make it more fun with your jewerly.

I'm a pro at this anymore bc DH is a club DJ and has had a residency in Clt for 1.5 years plus we go out to support good friends who are DJs. I've had to learn to do this at a siz 14 and a siz 8. I just have fun with it and don't compare myself to other skinny minies. DH is the same way though, he's really gotten *hot* for me now that I've lost the weight... not that he wasn't before, but you KWIM. Last time we were out I wore my tight CKs and a silk pink top & he was all over me. People probably would of never guessed we were married if they saw us for the first time (& probably thought I was easy )

Uh-oh, now I want to go shopping!

Just poppin into report that somehow I dropped a Pound!! After all my complaining I was happy to see it drop a little bit. I wasn't even supposed to WI today, but I did and I'm glad I did. I figure I'll start bloating soon due to PMS so it was good to look at the scale today instead of waiting until Friday.

That's a good way to start the week Not too happy that it's Monday, but I'll survive I guess. . . Hope you all will as well. I'll check in later and see if any of you are around.