Hi again! Just wanted to check in for the evening. Nice to see some new faces! :welcome: Tricia and teahoney!! I so look forward to getting to know you both. You came to a great place for support and sucess! One of our friends (Paula) recently did a tally of how much weight we've all lost together since we've started, it came to an amazing total of 305lbs! We're all eager and ready to lose and support one another through this challenging journey! :gossip:

Linda, alright you think I'm crazy :dizzy: for choosing childbirth over the stomach flu don't you?! hahaha But I'm dead serious, maybe that's cause my actual labor (contractions that were mindbending crazy) only lasted 4hrs, push part 1hr. The last stomach flu I had lasted for days! BTW - for as much as anybody could, enjoy all the ups and downs of your new scale!

Mum, I for one am wishing you a victory to claim on mondays weigh in! And you couldn't call yourself lazy this past week, that just isn't true! You're coming back with a vengence, :woops: I'd be scared if I were your fat! hahaha Thanks for the congrats! It's gone forever! Yayy!

Lois, I have 2lb. weights as I walk on the treadmill and I use 4lb. weights working with Bob :lifter: (what an unforgetable burn!) I've tried elipticals in the stores and I honestly don't think I could last more than five minutes. Start feeling the burn on top of your legs like your working the BL dvd. I was wondering if they were better than the treadmill because of that, and you get to work your arms too. What do you think?

The chili has been sitting in the fridge since. Hubby can't eat that late at night when he gets home. So I decided to have leftovers for supper. :hungry: I only had just enough this time, I promise! Maybe 2 cups instead of 3! I wish I had some ironing to counter balance it! hahaha

Later girls!
Have a great night! :grouphug:
~Tina

Paula, I went to make my post and when I came back after that, you were here. So that's why there isn't a reply in the top post.

Sorry to hear about your day. That's gotta be so frustrating, you think they would have phoned you a day ahead to confirm.

I love pizza hut! They have the best pizza. I actually told my husband when I get to -40lbs. I'm going to reward myself with pizza hut! Maybe I should make a ticker for that! LOL

Congrats on your scale victory, I know you must be on cloud nine considering what you're going through. Quitting smoking, having a sick child and not to mention a mother of four!! You are a strong girl! Keep up the good work!

~Tina

A great big welcoming :hug: for you pattybgudand another one for you, teahoney. Happy to have you join us. I think you'll like it here. I know I do.

Oh, Mama, I'm sooooo sorry to hear that. You'd think they could have done something to squeeze her in. Hang in there, girl, there are better times ahead. Here's a double :hug: :hug: to help you through.

Thanks for the reminder, Mum. Wiggling does burn calories. We would all do well if we'd just learn to fidget a little more. That very thing we spend so much time telling our kids to stop doing. ;)

Ah, Lois, you'll get used to that new toy of yours in no time at all. Pretty soon you'll be telling us how easy it is.:D

That would make a difference, Tina. My second labour was only about 8 hours, but my first son took four (that's right 4) DAYS. When I think back on it, I surprised I ever did get pregnant the second time. Yep, I think I'll take the flu. Not that I want any one to send it to me, mind you. :nono:

Toodles, gang. Have a great night and we'll see you all tomorrow. :carrot:

Oh, I'm still here.

Was a bit down yesterday cos I got on the scales and it had gone up a whole two pounds overnight!!! :(

But then AF arrived in the afternoon so it must just be water weight. It was still there this morning so I'm off to the health food shop shortly to get some water tablets to try and get rid of it.

I haven't changed my tickers or anything as I figure that weight lost is fat burned, but weight gained is just water. Well, assuming you've been good and I have! Average cals of 1270 and I've been doing my DVD about 3 times a week.

Welcome to Tricia and teahoney.

Sorry, I have to dash - BBL for personals!!

Hi Everybody,

Thought I'd better check in so you don't think I have fallen completely off the face of the earth. :rofl: I'm just really sick with this bug, but I finally got some sleep last night. My husband had to see the doctor so he was given a prescription that really knocks us out. My head still feels like it is in a nut cracker and my throut is so sore I don't feel like eating. The good thing is I've lost weight, but will wait till Wednesday for the offical number.

Paula....So sorry to hear you were not able to see the doctor. It would of been nice if they could of squeezed you in, but they(doctors) are never accomodating. Just hang in there, and I never get tired of hearing about your children. :hug:

Cassie...Same to you! Never get tired about hearing what you are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with both of you. :hug:

Well ladies, I will try to come back later and do some more personals. Right now I'm going to crawl back into my nice warm bed and see if I can get over this before the weekend is over.

Hugs to you all,

Cheryl

Tina- I can't claim to be quitting :smoking: smoking just yet! I figure one step at a time is all I can handle!

Cheryl- I hope you feel better soon!!:headache: Being sick is So not Fun!!! But at least you get to snuggle in the bed!!

Rosbia- I hope you know I was just kidding! I knew you hadn't forgot us!!!

Barb- I need to be doing the housework-out myself! URGH! I hate to clean my own house! I clean my mother-in-laws house during the week! Does that count? lol

Lois- With my first son I was in hard labor for 62 hours,:dizzy: With my second it was 48 and the last 2 came at a very fast 7 hours!!! I would much rather have a stomach bug! NOT that I want anyone to send it my way! My son's bring it home at least once every other month anyway!!!

I use 3lb weights on somethings and my 5lb weights on others!! :strong: It really depends how much burn I would like to feel!!!:lifter:

I checked my weight again before I went to bed last night! Did you know a tee shirt weighs 1lb! When I weighed in yesterday morning I weighed 223(with a tee shirt on) then last night with no clothes on 222!!! So I am gonna keep it!! This week I have lost 3lbs!!:cheer:


:grouphug: to all
Check back in later!!!

urgh i feel rubbish:( who wos it then??? who gave me their bugs??? my throat hurts, i hav hardly any voice left (at least i can still type!) does having throat soothers count as sweets? wonder how many cals are in them.

Paula, ur 1st labour wos just a few hours longer than mine:tired:

Tina, u always do such motivatingly supportive personals, thank u for all the help and encouagement that u have given to me and everyone else here:hug:i will have a victory this week! that fat better be scared cos im gonna get burning!!:flame:

Well, today was my first weigh-in now that I have recommitted myself. I was very disappointed to see that I gained back fifteen of the twenty pounds I worked so hard to lose. I'm so mad right now. But I'm dusting myself off and getting back to a healthy lifestyle once again. I CAN DO THIS!!!

weigh in....
 

hey everyone!!! gosh, i havent written in forever... im so sorry!! how are you all doing? i have to tell you guys that i gained 4 pounds, so my "new" :( weight is 232.. you know, it happens... im much better now.. i weigh in tomorrow, so i will make sure to keep you guys updated with my difficult journey to onederland!

hope all of you are doing well!
love,
jen

Happy Sunday to all! I'm just taking a break because my dd is taking a nap and my dh is watching his political talkshows. I can only take so much of that.

I do confess... I had blueberry pancakes for breakfast this morning. My husband brought back maple syrup from his trip to Canada and I just had to have a taste. I did count all of the WW points it took, so I guess I gotta be real good the rest of the day.

Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone! I know I will get the support I need from all of you! :hug: Big hugs!

~Tricia