~~ Thin Wannabees Chit Chat #14 ~~
 

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Hello and welcome to the Thin Wannabees! :cheer:

We are a friendly group of ladies who have one thing in common. We are all working together toward our goal of being healthier in our daily lifestyles and to lose weight. There are all different ages and backgrounds here and we all have different ways of losing our weight. We all love to have fun and laugh, but we also give a lot of support, encouragement and motivation for one another, not just in weight loss, but in all of our daily joys and struggles.

Everyone has their ups and downs and we’ll be here with you thru both! Please feel free to post with us - just jump right in and believe me, you will be welcomed with open arms. The more the merrier!

So please join us and let's work together towards a healthier us!! :gossip:

Please feel free to check out our website and learn more about us at: The Thin Group

STOP! PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CHECK OUT THE RECENT POSTS ON #13 ... :)

OK girls - let's make this a really super duper thread - and please remember to check out the posts from #13 for any you may have missed.

Post away everyone!

Love, CJ

Hey everyone!!!!

CJ, it's no problem keeping the thread going, but I wish they would show up :(. So how do you deal with that snow?? FL honestly gets way too cold for me (20s at night). I actually had to let my car run while the ice defrosted off of it this past week!! I know that is no big deal to you, but to me it was huge. I was planning on moving to Chicago when I graduate, but I don't think if I can deal with the snow. Today it is actually really nice out!! I could even lay out. I guess you have to take the bad with the good. How can you go out to the hottub in that weather??? Is it screened in? You actually feel that cold weather? You are crazy :). I wish I wasn't allergic to cats. They are sooo cute, but I cannot be in the same room as them, let alone in a room they were in. The dandruff just kills me.

Sharon, my prayers are with you. I hope you brother is going to be alright. That is a lot to deal with...you are so strong.

One more week until my 23rd birthday!!! I am going to go with my mother and my daughter to Disney World. I cannot wait. It is going to be a nice break, since I have been so stressed out lately.

Once again, everyone needs to show their face!!! Maybe we need to go recruit some new people. LOL, just kidding. Don't make us resort to this though (j/k once again). COME ON PEOPLE!!!

-Sheridan

I am here!
 

Hi everyone,
Thanks, CJ and Sheridan for your kind words. I just wanted everyone to know that things are better for Jerry now. Monday night, Ken and I came home from dinner and Jerry was having an breathing attack. He has COPD, is on oxygen 24/7, is mentally challenged and is in poor health. The poor guy's lungs are pretty bad and so he usually goes into the hospital maybe every couple or few months when he is having an attack. Well I took him to the ER, and while i was driving I could see he was struggling with trying to breath, even with his portable oxygen tank. I could see him fading away and by the time I got him to the ER he was slumped against the front seat window and non responsive. I ran into the ER and got help, they came out to the parking lot with a gurney and took him away. I guess they had to cut his clothes off him and inserted a ventilator down his thoat. They had to sedate him and they put a feeding tube into his stomach and tie his hands down so he wouldn't try to pull everything out.

He was in ICU for a few days, than finally they took him off the ventilator and he was breathing on his own. He just came home last night and is doing better now. I tell you I was pretty scared when I had to run into the ER as I didn't know if he was even alive at that point till they came out and told me that he was. I was pretty good in the ER and ICU, but the next day I guess all the feelings I had held inside came out and I just started crying in the shower because I had not expressed the emotion the night before I guess it was good that I didn't go hysterical because I just did what needed to be done. But now all ils well and he is going to be alright. They did cat scans and other tests, looking for maybe a blood clot, but couldn't find anything I guess they said it was a bronco spasm, which I don't exactly understand, but if the tube or whatever was shut than he couldn't get any air so that is why he passed out in the car.

So anyways when you have something like that happen and almost lose someone it makes you see what is important in life and what is not. So I am doing fine now and will post again soon, but just wanted you guys to know all is well. For those of you who don't know, Jerry has been living with us for 4 yrs now, when Dad had to go into assisted living in Michigan and my Mom had died about 10 yrs ago. Jer couldn't live on his own so he is happy living with us and we are happy to have him with our family.

Ken and I are going to take a quick trip to Akron, Ohio to see my former sister in law again, who had the stroke. We had had this planned for a few weeks now. When we saw her before she was on the ventilator and didn't know I was there, but I guess his sister says she has been writing my name on paper and calling everyone Sharon and wanted us to come and see her, figured that would do her good as now she is in a rehabilation hospital to help her walk and move, etc. Also my the other two sisters, one from Florida and the other one from Oklahoma, who is the twin of the one who had the stroke will be flying in for this weekend too. I haven't seen one for 25 yrs so it will be nice to see everyone again. We will be gone just one night, Saturday and be home Sunday so will post when I get back. Jer will be fine in my son, Dan's care till than. It will be good to get away for a night. Thanks so much for all your love and support and caring. Hope all is well, love you guys, Sharon.

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Just wanted to pop in and say hello to everyone and hope you are all OK! Did everyone get in a funk and don't feel like posting? I sure hope I hear from you all soon! I really miss you!

Come back everyone! PLEASE!

Have a good day ....
Love, CJ

Yes, where is everyone? I hope soon we have lots and lots of posts.

AnnieFannie-I am so sorry abou your job situation. I just know you will get something else, you sound like a real go getter. I know it is hard enough trying to lose weight, than when something like worrying about a job happens it is even harder. Please don't give up and just take a day at a time Things will get better I am sure for you. Take care of yourself and just do the best you can.

CJ-Hello, I am sure we will have many more postings soon. How are you doing? Things are slowing down at H & R Block so hopefully we can connect soon with a phone call. I love and miss you much.

Come on guys post with us, we miss you when you are not here.

Well our trip to Ohio went really well. It was great to see my ex sister in law, Marcia. She has a long way to go with getting well. She is taking so much physical therapy and speech therapy too, and can't walk yet, and has to have a wheelchair when she is up. She will get there I just know it. She was so happy to see me and kept hugging me and saying I was beautiful and even reconized husband, Ken too. I know our visit really did help her and make her day I am sure. I loved seeing my ex brother and sister in laws as well. I had not seen the one from Florida in 25 yrs and I of course loved seeing the other one from Oklahoma was great too. We had seen each other last year when they came to Indiana. We had so much fun and probably ate too much, but I tried I really did. We will see on Wed how I did.

Well come on back guys. Love you, Sharon

Sharon, omg that was a lot to go through! I am so glad that Jerry is alright and that he didn't pass away. That was a very scary situation. I also hope that Marcia gets better. That was so cute that she kept asking for you and writting your name down...you probably made her whole month when she saw you! You obviously had such a strong impact on her life before all of this happened, which is why she wanted you (it's unusual for someone to want their ex-sister in law, rather than a blood related relative by their side). That just shows how sweet of a person you really are! I am glad that everything seems to be getting back to normal with you. I hope everything turns out okay for the both of them.

Annie, I really hope that you found a job. If not, the best of luck to you in finding one. That is hard to deal with. It's stressful enough having a job, let alone being let go from one. I totally understand about not wanting to get on the scale. I went through that whole faze of not eating healthy and not wanting to face it. Just bite the bullet and weigh yourself, it may not be as bad as you think. It also may be the motivation that you need to get back on track.

I am sooooo excited!!! I am going to Disney World this weekend with my mother and my daughter. My 23rd Birthday is on Friday (2/24) and we are going there to celebrate (and of course for my daughter, who is almost 2, to have a good time). We are staying in a Walt Disney World Resort, so that will be really nice. I will get to feel like a princess for the weekend :).

I will talk to you guys when I get back, because before then I will be really busy with school and my daughter (like I have been for the last few days). I hope everyone is doing well with eating healthy and excercising. I fell off the wagon for the last couple days, but I am back on.

Hey where is everyone!
 

Hi all,
Where is everyone, it looks like it might just be myself, CJ, Sheridan and Annie Fannie so far, but we hope to remedy that soon.

Sheridan-Thanks for the wellwishes for both my brother and ex sister in law too. I guess sometimes when you think you have it rough and see what other people like my brother, Jerry and Marcia have gone though, things just don't seem to be such a big deal at all. How wonderful that you will be going to Disneyworld soon. I am even feeling your excitement as well for you. It sounds like a girls time out doesn't it? Good for you guys. Glad you are back on the wagon again too. It feels good doesn't it?

Mel-Where are you? Are you moving this weekend like you said you might have to do? Come back and post with us, we miss you.

CJ-We know you are here, but let's get everyone else here, arn't we getting lonely around here?

Well weight wise I am doing good still. I have had a steady 1 lb loss the last few weeks and yesterday when I weighed in I managed to stay the same, even with all that good food they had at the family party. I am pretty glad about that. I think I was up a little, but managed to get right back on board with all I am soppose to do and so did stay the same, which believe me I will take. I am really going to try this week and do good, we are staying put this weekend.

Take care everyone and hope to see more of you soon. Hey Sherry, Debbie, Mel, Sylvia, Peggy, Sam, Jo, Janicej, Dee, Brandy, Tracey, Allison, and Stacey, where are you? And everyone else too? We miss you guys, so come on back and let us know how you are doing. It isn't the same without you!

Love you, Sharon

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Hi There!
 

Hi CJ, Sheridan, Sharon and Annie:

The thread said I could jump right in so . . . . SPLASH! My name is Missy and I'm from Southwest Lower, Michigan. I'm 38, married with child and dog. And I'm chubby! LOL! I would really love to have some support in a place where I can be honest about the up and downs of my journey to becoming hot and sexy. I've read quite a few forums in the last week and this one seems warm, friendly and supportive. So if you don't mind, I'd love to join your group.

Hope you hear from you soon.

Missy

Missy:
WELCOME! to our group Missy ... so glad to have you join us. Hey, you will definately get a lot of support here .. when we're all here anyways - lol (sometimes there's a lot of us and sometimes there are just a few, but there is always someone around). And you certainly can be honest with us about your ups and downs and you probably know by reading our posts that we do have our share of ups and downs (probably more downs than ups) but we just never give up! Cuz we know in our hearts that some day we are going to get to our goals no matter how long it takes. Where in Michigan are you? I am in Michigan. We are lower upper P - Gaylord, but moved here from lower Michigan (Royal Oak). So welcome fellow Michigander!

Sharon:
Good job on staying the same at weigh-in! It goes to show that we can go off our diet occassionally and then get right back on plan without damage! Glad you had a good visit with your sister-in-law and really glad Jerry is doing well. That was quite a scare!

Sheridan:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! Hope you have a wonderful weekend at DisneyWorld with Mom and your daughter! HAVE FUN!!!!!

Hmmmm ... where is the rest of our group??? I checked and I don't have bad breath nor do I have BO ... so where are you guys????? LOL We miss you all so please get back in here and let us know how you are doing?

Well .. still buried in tons of snow here and we are suppose to get more tonite .. When I go out in my hot tub I don't even see the trees anymore - just piles and piles of snow! I'm ready for spring - for sure!

Hope to hear from everyone soon -

Later...
Love, CJ

Hey Chickadees:

I read something on a thread the other day that really struck me:

Never trade what you want for the moment for what you want most

I soooooooo know how easy it is to give in to the moment (with the hopes of starting again later when things were better, easier, less stressful, etc.) and I thought to myself that all of the weight I have gained over the years has been in "moments." Next time you are discouraged and you want to eat or are hungry and want to eat something bad, dig in your heels and try to fight through that moment holding out for what you want the most. If you have 5 moments a day and only have the strength to fight through 1, good for you! Don't give up, keep fighting until you are strong enough to fight through all of them. I've been trying to do that, I don't always do it, but sometimes I do and those "moments" feel great!

Y'all Have a wonderful day!

Missy

I've been gone for about a month or so but I'm back. Weigh-in is tomorrow and am afraid I gained back all my weight but I refuse to sweat it, just get back in the swing of things.

AnnieFannie: AAAHHH... your post made me so sad. Don't get discouraged HUN-E!!!! Everything happens for a reason.

Got on the scale this morning to find that I have gained back 15 of the 20 pounds I worked so hard to lose. I really am so disappointed in myself. Now I have to lose it all over again and that sucks.

Hey all sorry i've been MIA, I have had a really tough couple weeks with my weight...it didnt fluxuate but it didnt move either, and I am the type that needs to see some changes to stay motivated. I am on the downward trend again and feeling great. I had the Dr adjust my meds again and it has made a HUGE difference in how I feel. So I am down to 169 now with just those pesty last few pounds to go.

Good luck everyone!

Teahoney-

Don't allow yourself to stay discouraged. Discouragement leads to eating and then next thing you know you will have 30 pounds to lose before your back where you started and that would really stink. You can do this. I'm cheering for you!

Missy

Thanks Missy. Definitely what I needed to hear. I woke up this morning feeling really good. I refuse to stay focused on what was or what could have been. Today is another day and I can do this and so can you and everyone else here. This a great support system.

Hi everyone! This is going to be a short one as I have been in bed all day sick .. I thought I would get up and check my email and here but I have such a horrible headache and feel so weak that I have to get back in bed.

Teahoney:
So glad to see you back here - listen to Missy as she gave you good advice. Don't get discouraged - just start fresh - even if you have to do that every day until you get back on track. WE CAN DO THIS! Oh, and I do like your picture. Very nice.

Missy:
Thanks for your words of wisdem - especially about giving in at the moment - I actually listened to your words several times in the last couple days.

Gonna loose it:
Good to see you back and on track again.

Annie:
Good luck on finding another job. I'm so sorry to hear about you losing this one .. I'm sure something will come up soon for you and you can get your life back on track.

Sheridan:
Well ... how did your weekend go at Disneyworld?? I hope you had tons of fun. Let us know.

Ok .. that's all I can handle - have to get myself back to bed. I'll post tomorrow - I hope I'm feeling much better by then.

Love, CJ

Hi everyone! I just started an EASTER challenge so please come join me! We have 6 weeks before Easter so come post your goal and let's get cracking!

See ya there!
Love, CJ

Hey CJ, are you snow/iced in? I see that there are school and event closings all over upper Michigan? We didn't get much down here in B.C.

Just thought I would pop in again and let you all know that the DR finally got a good combination of meds going for me and the weight is falling off! I have lost 5 lbs in the last 2 weeks and it feels SUPER. I finally can see light at the end of my weight loss tunnel, and I have hopes of making my original goals. I have had 2 major plateaus, (lasting 2 months each). But know I am going FULL STEAM ahead! When I weighed in today I was at 167

Good morning! Just popping in for a quick post here ... I'll be baby-sitting for a 5-yr old today (good friends of our) so have just a few minutes here to spare.

Missy:
I see you joined me on the Easter challenge - great, thank you! I have a feeling we're going to do good on this one. Hey, I've got a great 2-day roll going here - lol. I know that sounds funny but for me lately that is a good thing. Today starts day 3 ... Oh yes, about the snow ... well, for a change, it actually missed us this time! We have so much snow now it probably won't melt until June!

gonna loose:
WTG on the 5 lbs gone! I'm glad you got your meds right now .. I can hear the excitement in your voice! Good going!

Sherry:
I am worried about you - please let us know how you are doing??? Miss you!

Everyone else:
Please come in and post! I miss you all! Hope to hear from you soon!

OK .. sorry ... got to run. Will check in later tonite ...

Love, CJ

Hey everybody!

Well, I've done pretty darn good with the exercise this week. It helps that I'm married to Hitler! LOL, just kidding! My wonderful husband gets up at 5:30 in the morning with me and walks for 45 minutes (about 3 miles). He's especially helpful because he doesn't listen to all my excuses about why I don't want to get up. Although one morning last week, I woke up about 4:45 and unplugged the alarm clock on him. I thought I was slick, until his internal alarm went off at 5:25 and he made me get up anyways! I am always on the look out for a loop hole!

CJ: Good luck to you on the Easter challenge. I am also having my 5 year old niece over to spend the night. She is very excited. I'll probably end up needing a drink! LOL! I'm not exactly a kid person, but I do love her to pieces! I wish we had snow. This is the brownest winter that I can ever remember.

Teahoney: Where are you! I got used to seeing your bright smiling face and then you disappeared. I hope you are doing well.

Gonnaloseitagain: My goodness you are doing great! Plateaus do stink, but you are on a roll now. It must be wonderful to have your goal in your sights.
You have come so far. It gives me inspiration!

Well, I'm going to the movies with the little one tonight. I will try my best not to cave in regarding the popcorn, but it always smells so stinkin' good.

Talk to ya all soon,

Missy

Hey ladies. Wouldn't you know I got my period just when I decide to get into this thing so I'll have to weigh myself next week. Which could be a good thing because I didn't like the number I saw a few days ago and I know that a lot of that is water retention.

I was proud of myself. I finally got off my butt and exercised yesterday and it really did feel good. Unfortunately, I woke up today with whatever it is that my daughter has so I'm laying low today. I hope to be able to exercise come tomorrow.

Holy Cow! Where is everybody????

And what is up with the lack of response to the Easter Challenge? Time is a wastin' ladies! That means you Sheridan, Sharon, Annie, Tracey, Lil' Mommi and Gonnaloseitagain and all of the rest of you that I haven't "met" yet.

There are 39 days until Easter, a little over six weeks. Step up to the plate chickadees!

Love, Drill Sergeant Missy:devil:

I'm honestly not this bossy in real life. Actually, I'm quite chicken sh*t and hate confrontation, but I feel empowered on the cyber highway. Kinda like the Matrix! So watch out! LOL!

Well it looks like everyone is doing pretty good. I am happy to report that I am at 165 now, I have now lost 7lbs since my meds got adjusted right. It seems like the pounds are literally just falling off again. I am sooooooo happy. I have a birthday in less than a week and REALLY wanted to be at 160 by then but with every LONG plateau I didnt figure that I had any chance of it, well at least now I will only be a couple pounds away by then..woohooo.

Well, I am here. As I mentioned, I've been busy (and I do mean busy) taking care of our friends 5-yr old ... she is a cutie but oh my gosh she sure has the energy bunny beat by a long shot! Whew!

I weighed myself this morning and am happy to report that I am 2 lbs down! If you remember, I gave up cakes, cookies, pies, candies for Lent and I am doing great on that ... Trying to get back on 100% lo-carb - am probably about 80% now so need to work more on that.

Missy:
Drill Sargeant - you go girl! Shame on our girls for not posting!

Annie:
Good to see you post and also on the Easter challenge. I sure hope you have luck soon in finding jobs for you and hubby. Hang in there - things will happen. And I'm sure your parents are glad that you are there with them and that they are able to help you. And you've got us if you need to vent.

Teahoney:
Hope you're feeling better now and doing well. Don't be a stranger - post soon.

GonnaLoseitagain:
Wow, you're really cooking now! WTG on your weight loss! What day is your birthday? Hope you make your birthday goal.

OK - where the heck is all the rest of you? SHARON! SHERRY! SLYVIA! SHERIDAN! DEBBIE! CAROL! MEL! BRANDY! STACIE! (Sorry, if I missed anyone) .......... I'M GOING TO GO START A NEW THREAD NOW AND I EXPECT TO HEAR FROM ALL OF YOU!

OK ... I really am off to start a new thread ... So NO MORE POSTS ON THIS THREAD ... GO TO #15!!!

Later...
Love, CJ