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:wave: Good morning...
Just checking in. The weather here is still rainy and chilly out and is expected to be this way for the next few days :( ...it really takes the fun out of being outside! Doesn't look like I will make my mini goal this week... still 2 lbs away, but I am down another pound so far this week. :goodscale: I was hoping for more. I will just have to work a little harder next week. Robbin, sounds like a busy weekend. Enjoy yourself and I hope your teams win :) Michelle, I hope the stress lightens up :hug: Whoo hooo on the loss... I'd be happy with it too! :carrot: Linda, so glad you got some good weather... now send it my way! :D Cassie, we will be looking for you to check in with us from time to time to let us know how things are going. :hug: Tina, it's been rainy here too... nope, don't think that's gonna help those rugs dry! hahaha! Glad you got that walk in :tread: and congrats on another pound gone :dancer: I haven't been in a funk... but I am so proud of myself for finally having the mind set to stick with this journey this time. I'm amazed that I have lost 39 lbs and that this time around it has not seemed like a chore or that I'm restricting myself. I am thankful that the effort has given me increased energy. I can totally relate to the abilty to do things with less effort... making the bed, cleaning, climbing stairs, yes...bending over to tie my shoes or put on my socks without that additional belly being in the way or my pants too tight that they cutt off my air supply if I stayed bent over too long! :rofl: ...oh, and the loving part too :D hehehe, I look forward to that. I am most grateful for coming to 3FC and finding this wonderful group of positive ladies who keep me motivated each day to keep fordging ahead. I spent many years knowing I wanted and needed to lose this weight, but kept putting it off, only to feel bad the next year that I let that time go by without at least making the effort, and that would just make me feel depressed. I have a long way to go but I am so amazed and happy everyday that I have lost weight... I know I'm losing and I know the numbers on the scale are going down, but the biggest reward is that whenever I put on my clothes these days, it is somewhat hard to believe that they are actually too big! ...and getting into smalller sizes that I had no idea I'd be able to fit again! :) I almost can't believe it... it is an awesome feeling. I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend... I'll check back later. :grouphug: |
Hi guys
Sorry I've been MIA but you know me. Had some good things happen this week. Firstly, I finished my book - YAY!!!!!!! 135,000 words! I'm off on a research trip at the end of the month so I'll be adding some details and descriptions in but mostly it's done bar the polishing. So, next job - find an agent!! Also I had put on 2 pounds from my night out last Saturday but am pleased to report I've lost FOUR pounds so far this week - so the two I had put on a two more besides. Also I had a DVD player that was faulty and I had no receipt. I took it back today and, while they couldn't give me a cash refund (no receipt) they did give me a voucher to the original value of the player, which was £25, even though it was reduced when I got it and it was only £20! SO I made £5 on that deal! So after my bad week the other week - I'm having a good one this week. Also doing lots of lovely overtime at work as we are doing a production in a week and a half. Actually I'm working off my credit - I got overpaid in January so the school said instead of making me pay it back, I'd be doing more overtime for the show anyway so I'll just be 12 hours 'in credit'. Why does everything happen at once though - The show is the 24th/25th May. But it's also my daughter's b-day on the 24th May and her school's disco on the 25th, to which she desperately wants to go. I CAN fit it all in, but it'll be tight. The disco is 5pm-6pm at her school and our show starts at 7pm - so I have an hour to pick her up, feed her and get down to my school (1/2 hour drive). I think I'll probably just go straight there and give her some sandwiches she can eat in the car or something. Then I'm there in plenty of time to help set everything up. Anyway - that's how my week has gone. have to go and do some housework now - lovely! |
You'll be missed, Cassie. :hug: Hope to see you soon. Good luck on your continued journey.
Sorry you didn't make your mini-goal, but congratulations on the pound, Lois. :hug: We are having another lovely day and I'm wishing it in your direction but I'm not sure I'm strong enough to be able to get the gulf stream to flow in reverse. ;) Congratulations, Robsia, on the book, the weight loss, and the found money. :hug: Good luck finding a publisher. Well now, Tina . . . good things, huh. :hug: First and foremost, my bgA1C is back within acceptable ranges. :) I do have more energy, not a whole lot more, but more than before. :) My 20 pounds lost haven't allowed me to get out and buy smaller clothes but they have prevented my having to buy bigger ones (and that is a big victory, not to mention a money saver). :) My underwear feels more comfortable now. :) Heartburn is no longer my constant bedtime companion (in fact I've only had a couple of bouts of acid reflux this year). :) It's a long and very slow journey, but I'm proud of myself for sticking to it for almost 4 1/2 months so far. And I'm happy to have met so many great people along the way. See you later, chickies. Have a great day of moving and shaking and heading in the downward direction and be sure to have some fun along the way. :carrot: |
Robsia, :wave: ...good to see you posting. Congrats on the loss and finishing you book! Yay! ! ! :carrot:
Linda, lol... well I'm sure that good weather will make it's way back. :sunny: You are right, it is a long journey, but we'll get there one pound at a time. :) I used to suffer with acid reflux each time I got pg... but the last time was the worst by far. I thought it would never go away... I stayed sick and could not keep anything down. I was 270 when I got pg and 275 just before delivery... and he weight 5lb 3oz. ...even after my little one was born I still suffered with it... I was popping acid reduces like they were M&M's... :rofl: ..then all of a sudden it was gone and has not returned. |
Good Evening Ladies ~~ Boy it's sure quiet here today; everyone must be out playing and having some fun! My husband and I went out to lunch today and did a little shopping. The weather is so beautiful here. Tomorrow it's suppose to be about 80 degrees, and up to 87 on Monday.:flow2:
What I am most thankful of is my hard working DH who allows me to stay home and not go to a job that was very verbal and metally abusive to where I almost had a nervous breakdown. I was just thinking of this yesterday, and thought, I really am a lucky person. I'm also thankful to have two beautiful healthy girls who love me. I also am thankful to have found this site to where I can come and get encouragement and support from all of you...thank you!!!:grouphug: Robsia ~~ That's great that you lost those 2 gained pounds and then 2 additional! You're doing so good! The dvd situation sounded like it turned out to be a great thing...good for you!;) Lois ~~ I loved reading your post and it really picked me up! You are always happy and upbeat and we really need your kind and encouraging words here to help us all out...thank you!:hug: Tina ~~ You're doing so good with your weight loss and your great positiveness! I always love reading your posts, and they also make me feel cheery and happy!:hug: I hope everyone else is having a wonderful Saturday and we'll chat again tomorrow...:D |
Well girlies, a Happy Mother's Day to all the Mother's out there! Hope the day is relaxing and pleasant and whatever you want to do! :hug:
Well I am going to start with my response to Tina, fitting with the Mother's Day theme, I am SOOO greatful for the two wonderful healthy children I have. I had 2 miscarriages and a set of twin girls that only lived about 8 hours due to being born at 23 weeks and had many complications with both of my kids pregnancies. I had difficulty conceiving in the first place as well. My heart goes out to all the women who are trying to become Mom's and haven't been successful. Having been that side of the fence it just makes having children so much more special. (Sorry girls, I always get a little sappy this time of year!) I am also so greatful that I have come to rely on the heavenly support that has always been there for me. I am greatful for the wisdom of physicians who finally figured out my goofy body. And I am especially thankful for a group of women who i know will be there to support me through a journey that has plagued me all my life. I am just now reaching the point where i usually lose my motivation, try to cheat and never go back or whatever form of self-sabatoge works for the occassion and gain what i have lost and more. I am so scared right now and the thoughts of binging are getting stronger and stronger, just one day of what i want and then i'll get back on track. This never works and i never find the track again so i am trying to resist all together. Went out last night to celebrate with my mother-in-law and had several fried items with my grilled chicken green beans and salad. that alone has nearly put me over the edge. HELP ME GIRLS:yikes: :yikes: I am so scared i don't know what to do. Well i do but it is hard! Whew, sorry a little diarhhea of the mouth there! A few quick personals and then i need to go get me and the family ready for church! TINA Thanks for making us focus on the positive! Is the house dry yet? COngrats on the continued loss! Robsia Good to hear from you again, congrats on the loss as well! Congrats on finishing your book. Since I am a little newer here can you give me a quick run down on the kind of book you have written and what kind of show you are doing? I am a former theater buff myself and really miss it! CASSIE You will be missed hope you keep checking in and giving us an update on your continued success! MICHELLE Congrats on your loss too! Hope you have been thoroughly de-funked by now! I have fought that funk a lot at times and know how hard it is to just "pull yourself up by the bootstraps and keep going!" Consider me getting one of those straps and giving you a good yank to help you along the way. :hug: Jealous of your good weather we are in rain again, but there have been a few glimpses of sun to keep you going, much cooler temps which i love!! LOIS Did your babies have lots of hair with all the heartburn you were having? Mine did, especially my daughter. I know it can be frustrating to not meet our goals but remember any loss is a good loss! Hope the weather improves soon so you can get back outside! LINDA COngrats on the improve hgbA1C. that is a huge accomplishment for a diabetic! I am with you on the 20# making a difference but not yet ready to go shopping, but remember our day is coming!! ROBBIN Hope life is calming down for you and you had a great weekend! Gotta run ladies, sorry so wordy today! Again ya'll have a fantastic day and look forward to hearing from all of you later! PS finally got out my WATP tapes, did 1 mile of the 2 mile tape of WATP for ABS. Kind of proud of myself for being able to do a full mile, usually when i start back I have to do a half mile. I AM LEAVING NOW!!!!!, BYE |
Erin ~~ Thank you for your kind and caring words! HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to you also, and I hope you have a very nice day with your family at church. Thanks for the strap and pulling me out of the funk! It's gone now and I'm feeling much better. Today is another beautiful sunshiny:sunny: day! They're saying tomorrow that it's suppose to be up to 93 degrees and I DON'T like it that hot at all! Have a wonderful day!:hug: :hug: :hug:
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Good Morning Ladies and Happy Mother's Day to you all,
Erin...You made me laugh with your comment, thanks! I needed it!! The good cry also helped! Michelle...Congrat's on the 2lbs. Hope you have a lovely Mother's Day dinner with your family. Tina...I'm sorry, but I have a good laugh at your expense. Glad you got it all cleaned up and burned calories in the process. I have to tell you that we had the same problem a couple of years ago only ours was our septic tank that backed up into our basement. I would rather mop water up everyday than the mess we had. Lucky for me I have a fantastic hubby that cleaned the mess up with his shop vac and then washed it down with bleach and water. Lois...Congrats on the 1 pound loss. Sorry you are having dreary weather. Hope the sun comes back to visit you this week! Robsia...Congrats on finishing your book and the 4 pound loss!! Cassie...Will miss you!:hug: Come back often and visit. Linda...Hope you have a wonderful day and the red ball decided to pay you a visit! I'm very grateful for the heavenly support I get. I start each day off with a prayer I recite surrendering my body and weight over to his loving care and giving me the strenth to stay on program and make heathly choices for myself that day. I'm thankful for the wonderful man I've been married to for almost 34 years that has loved me unconditionaly. He has been there at my highest (368lbs and my lowest 130lbs). I'm thankful for my children, grandchildren and the rest of my family. I'm proud that I have stuck with eating healthier since January 4th and have loss 17lbs. That's what my cat weighs! I'm proud that I'm starting to get into my size 3X and 4X clothes and I'm into a smaller cup bra:D I'm very proud of myself for making exercise a part of my day. It feels great not to be out of breath just trying to get dressed, putting on shoes, going up the stairs or just walking that other people take for granted. And last, I'm very grateful for the wonderful ladies that I consider my friends that I have met here. You give me support, encouragement, make me laugh and pick me up when I'm down and give me a swift kick in the butt when I need it. Thank You!:hug: |
Cheryl ~~ I hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day!:hug: You are truly a beautiful person, inside and out! Have a great day!!!:hug: :hug:
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CHERYL Glad i could make you laugh a little, that always helps! Is the prayer you pray just something you came up with or something you had heard before? Oh and by the way, septic back up, YUCK!! Yes you do have a wonderful hubby if he cleaned it up of his own accord!
MICHELLE Church was good, a little more loud than our usual loud though, my ears are still ringing! I don't think i could handle the 93 degrees you are expecting :o :o either, I tend to overheat at anything above 70! Sunshine is good though! Will try to check again later! I am trying the keeping myself active thing to keep from eating. The urge is strong, very strong! :devil: |
Happy Mother's Day (if you're a Mother), and Happy Mother's Day (even if you're not) :hug:
The sun is shining again and the temperatures are still beautiful in the high 60's range. :cool: I'm doing pretty good. Got a little sewing done and am now happily slugging back the water instead of the food. ;) Actually a little surprised that I am in as good homour as I am since I often feel a bit down on Mother's Day since my kids are so far away (one in Ontario and one in Alberta). No amount of chatting on the telephone or receiving nice, heartfelt cards can make up for not actually being able to visit with them more often. :( Lois . . . glad your AF just up and went away. :hug: Mine started with my second pregnancy and has been with me more or less ever since. As mentioned it's pretty good as long as I stay away from excess eating (especially of the fatty and/or spicy variety). Michelle . . . The sunshine I love, but you can keep that heat. :hug: Definitely too much too soon. Seventy-five is about the top of my comfort zone. Erin . . . Sappy is definitely allowed. :hug: And I know what you mean about having reached the "edge". Four months is usually my downfall. So far I've only had a few really tough days, but they do seem to be getting closer together. :^: Hang in there, kid . . . together we can all do this. But somehow I don't think it's every going to get to be easy. ;) Cheryl . . . Wow, girl you definitely win the prize for "yuckiest flooded basement" story. :hug: I'm still only dreaming about catching your level of exercise enthusiasm. Very impressive list. :D Well, I'd better get going . . . just heard a minor crash and now have three terribly innocent looking cats staring up at me . . . hopefully nothing serious. Have a great day, everybody and keep moving and shaking yur way down the healthy lifestyle road. :carrot: See you soon. |
Erin & Linda ~~ The heat is already way too much today in the upper 80s, and tomorrow, now they're saying it's suppose to get up to 95. I can't stand it when it's this hot! The highest I can really stand is no more than 80!:mad: We ended up going out for chinese food today for Mother's Day instead of me cooking. I had another very bad problem with my mom this morning, but then hours later, she was calling me saying she should not have said and done what she did to me and she was very sorry. I told her by this time that I had a migraine and I was laying down. Hope all of you are having a nice day and relaxing!:hug: :hug:
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Happy Sunday!
Happy Mothers Day to all you Moms!
I went out for breakfast this morning for my annual Mothers Day treat. My daughter gave me perfume, new makeup case and some makeup...VIA my husband. LOL! Then he had to go to work and still isn't home yet. I kept myself busy shopping for some new perenials and some potted flowers. I didn't get far though...I still have to buy for 8 more pots and it ain't cheap! Overall I had a pretty good day. Cassie, I'm very sorry to hear you're backing off. Hopefully you will stop in from time to time to let us know what's new with you. You're always welcome here! Lois, congrats on the one pound loss! You can work on your goal again this week. No biggy! I think it's best we not put time limits on our losses just in case our bodies do not work the way we want them at times. Thanks for the congrats. Robsia, congrats on the losses and finishing your novel!! That's really swell, I bet you're really excited to move on to the next process of getting it published. Let us know what happens. Michelle, sounds like you have some great weather! Enjoy! Thanks for the compliment. :) Erin, yes...unfortunately there are those points where we have hit them and fallen completely off the wagon. Mine came about a 20lbs. ago. I've really surpassed my expectations this time. I know the difference was meeting this great group of ladies. It seems overwhelming to finish the mile but it's so worth it. Gather up your last motivational thoughts and remember why you've started this in the first place. You've got this far with determination and lots of effort...you've still got it in there!! Don't back down to that inner voice telling you that you can't do it. Hang in there girl! Cheryl, glad I could be of assistance with regards to making you laugh!! Yuck! Is all I thought thinking about your flood, I couldn't even imagine!! Bleehhhh. Linda, glad you're getting back in the swing of things. And that you didn't let being away from your kids on Mothers Day spoil your mood. So how much trouble did your cats get into? Well ladies, you all have some really good reasons to be thankful, grateful and facts to be proud of yourself. I just thought we needed to count our blessings and not dwell on the things that maybe aren't going our way. Remembering how far we've come, or things that come easier now and how our lives have changed for the good, is good for the "weight loss" soul!! Have an awesome evening ladies and enjoy the rest of your Mothers Day! TTFN! ~Tina |
Hello Ladies,
I have been lurking and reading most of the post on this thread..What a great and caring support you all offer to another. Love that! I don't do well with groups, but am willing to do my best on offering my support to you all and getting to know you all. Am struggling on weight loss. I have tried weight watchers, South Beach of this year and lost and gain. I am doing my best to get away from the 400 mark..have been down to 392 from my hw of 422...but the weight always creeps on me when I lose control with food choices. I am a binge eater and that puts my weight loss in trouble.Love my sweets and bagels. Now, am just going to eat healthy, common sense, and getting walking started, if the weather permits me lol. Have been doing some walking the beginning of this month and even walked an hour..that was some challenge for me and loved it. About me.. I am 39 yrs old, single, no kids, living with my family..I don't work..am a stay at home caregiver to one of my sister that have MS. Looking forward on getting to know you all and offer my caring, cheerfulness on this battle we all struggle with. We are worth it and it does take time. Have a good day,ladies.. :) |
:hug: Welcom Lillian We love new faces.
Good morning all. I hope every mother had a beautiful Mothers Day, I did. I cant do personals this morning but did want to say what I am grateful for. I am grateful for: my beautiful children, I do not know how life could go on with out them. My crazy, sexy, goofy, handsome, loving husband, who makes me laugh when I want to cry. For all of the wonderful and beautiful friends I have found on this thread. I love all of you and pray we all make it to our goals. And last but not least for sure, the great NSV I had on Saturday, I ran into friend I havent seen for a few months and she said "WOW you are loosing arent you, you look great" Someone finally noticed.:carrot: I weighed in yesterday and was down another 2 pounds. Yeah:D . I bought a new computer over the weekend:carrot: another Yeah. Well better run I gotta clock in AGAIN, it seems never ending LOL. |
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