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Linda, any plans for the long weekend? The neighborhood was packed with RV's and now the place has emptied out. I guess everyone off enjoying their first camping trip of the year. I know my sister has. Our trip has been moved ahead because my husband is anxious...hahaha! We were suppose to go during Christmas holidays for his cousins wedding. I was never really supportive of that idea because I don't want to miss Christmas here. Besides I wanted to spend that kinda money on a summer vacation not a winter one.

Cheryl, it would be ideal if I could be at least down around the 200 mark. But that is very wishful thinking I know. But thanks for the compliment, in my minds eye I still see myself as I was at 269lbs. And if you think you can stuff yourself in my luggage next to the many clothes I intend to buy for the trip...come on! LOL! Congrats on your NSV!! So great when somebody notices your efforts...makes you feel so pumped and motivated to keep going. I've yet to have someone non friend/family, that doesn't know I'm "dieting", to notice my weight loss. :(

Michelle, I'm glad you've decided to stick around. We need your cheerfulness. Yes, my husband is originally from Hong Kong. And hey, just stick some fat cells under your pillow and the fairy fat mother will sure to drop by with great news in the morning!

Lois, **Go Lois! Go Lois! Go Lois!** Awesome work girl, congratulations on the 1 1/2lbs!! So, it was you who took my fairy fat mother....you can send her back now!! LOL! I think you're doing amazing all on your own. Keep those videos stuffed in the player!

Liliann, yes..a vacation is great incentive to stay on plan. Just I want my results to move along a little faster now! Hopfully my patience will sustain me...hehehe! I really hope you shake this funk soon. Were you able to meet with your doctor?

Have a great evening ladies! I'm going to walk off my supper and hope my fairy fat mother visits me tonight! **fingers crossed**

TTFN!
~Tina

Just checking in for the night before I go to bed, early morning with the hubby tomorrow. I tried a new recipe for dinner out of my Light and Tasty cookbook. It was Ziti Alfredo with Vegetables and boy was it yummy:hungry: I was very good and measured out my one cup:D Had it with grilled steak.

Lois...At least you are exercising and with a bummed ankle. Congrats on 1 1/2 pound. Hope your weather improves, but it is better than being 30 below with a foot of snow or more on the ground. Hope we don't see those temps till January!! Ya, right! HaHa

Tina...You should post some before and now pictures of yourself since you have almost lost 50 lbs!! How long are you going to be in Hong Kong? MMMmmmmm, all I can think about is that good chinese food you can eat.

Liliann...Quilting is my therapy. When I'm stressed, I go up to my room, turn on some music and sew. Hope you get out of your funk real soon:hug:

Michelle...Iowa is a beautiful state. Loved driving through the state on our way to Missouri and looking at all the beautiful farms and rolling hills. One good thing about living in North Dakota is that when my hubby has his 3 or 4 days off we are able to take off to Texas or Missouri and be back in a couple of days.

Linda...What holiday are you celebrating? Are you going to do anything special?

Well gang, I've been up since 4:30 and I have an early morning tomorrow, so I'm hitting the hay. See you chickies tomorrow.

Cheryl

Good Evening Everyone ~~ Today turned out to be a cooler day, byt quite muggy, which is pretty uncommon for us. We also got a good amount of rain, but it just felt so much cooler and more comfortable today.:D

Lois - Thanks for your kind words. :cp: :bravo: CONGRATULATIONS on your 1.5 pound weight loss! Now I know where the fairy fat mother has been!;)

Liliann - Thank also for your kinds words.;) Just keep trying each day with your plan, because that's all you can ask of yourself.:hug:

Tina - Tina, my fat cells have been under my pillow for a LONG time and the fairy fat mother hasn't picked them up, because she's been at Lois' house.:^: Is Saturday your weekly weigh in day?:?:

Cheryl - Your dinner sounded SO GOOD! Iowa is a beautiful state, but I love Oregon too much to move. I love having the beautiful mountains and ocean here!:hug:

It rained all night again and most of the morning so far . . . but the sun is supposed to peek through at least for a little bit . . . I don't have any outdoor-type plans for the weekend but I know a lot of people who do. ;)

:hug: Cheryl . . . it's called "Victoria Day" and it celebrates Queen Victoria's birthday. Why we celebrate her birthday and ignore those of other Queens and Kings I really don't know except that she was around for a long time. From her we also get the "Victorian Era" . . . famous, of course, (at least to you and me) for "Crazy Quilts" and very busy, fussy, overstuffed decorating in general.

:hug: Michelle . . . Don't look now, but I think your avatar picture is back to normal size again. Who is that cute little pup anyway? Glad the weather has cooled off a bit; although I have to admit I think the high humidity is far worse than high heat. And nothing is quite as bad as both together. :dizzy:

:hug: Lois . . . Congratulations on another loss. You are doing soooooo well. Definitely sounds like you'll make that mini goal this week. :)

:hug: Liliann . . . The groove will return. Just keep doing the best you can. We all go through rough, bumpy spots, but then the road smooths out again. But I must admit sometimes the bumps seem pretty close together. ;)

:hug: Tina . . . So, all in all, you really don't mind going earlier either even though you don't get quite as much time to work on "the look". Just don't you do anything foolish like trying to cut down below 1000 calories or something. You might lose an extra couple of pounds but feel so weak you wouldn't enjoy the trip anyway. Just keep doing your normal great stuff. Promise now. :^:

While I was checking around to see if I could find that 'fairy fat mother' at my house, I came across the cute card my cousin sent me for my birthday back in February . . . the verse is . . .

Another year older ? Watch out for the Birthday Fairy. Everytime she visits she brings more of her friends along . . . Wrinkle Fairy . . . Tooth-Loss Fairy . . . Big-Butt Fairy . . . Bad-Eyesight Fairy . . . Gray-Hair Fairy . . . Bad-Back Fairy.

Have a good one, ladies. Keep on moving and shaking and here's a dose of :dust: to help us along the way. See you all soon. :carrot:

Linda ~ Thank you for some of that :dust: ! I've reset everything, weighed in, and restarted back OP today. I really want this weight off by May of next year! That verse in your B-Day card was so cute!;) I totally agree with you on the humidity! I can hardly take it! This picture is just one I found online. I want a pug so bad, but they are so much work. I keep telling myself NO, but I still have it in the back of my mind ALL the time. This picture seems to be normal sized, but ANY that are a picture personally taken, they all shrink down, and I don't know why, but it's VERY frustrating! Our weather has cooled down quite a bit and it has rained on and off since yesterday, which is fine with me! Have a great day!!!:hug:

Hey, Michelle . . . I know that both Cheryl and I quilt . . . but I didn't think we were that interchangeable. :D

:dunno: Sorry Linda ~ That's what I get for getting on the computer so early in the morning!:yikes:

Cheryl ~ :cp: :bravo: :dance: :dancer: CONGRATULATIONS on the 2 pound weight loss! So you're the one that has the fairy fat mother...GREAT job!;) It is so much cooler today, and rainy on and off, but that's just fine with me!:D

Michelle...I'm sending the fairy fat mother your way. Here's hoping she sprinkles a little fat reducing dust on you.:wizard:

Lois...Hope you had nice weather today and were able to get out for a walk.

Robbin...How was your float down the river? Hope it was a nice relaxing day for you and you didn't get sunburn.:cool:

Liliann...Hope you are feeling better today, and were able to get out and get some fresh air.

I finally got all of my pieces traced out today, including their clothes. It reminds me of playing with paper dolls. I started cutting all the pieces out tonight and will probably do that most of tomorrow after I get home from church. Have a good evening.

Cheryl

Cheryl.. Bravo on making the 20 Lbs loss mark!! You are doing great..Keep it going!

Hi Ladies,

I am feeling better,Thank God! I am back on plan and even started WATP with Leslie! On Saturday, did the 2 miles video and even broke a sweat.I will keep on doing this. I am losing again and want to get back down to my 30 Lbs loss!! and further my journey..I can do it! :)

Thank you for your support..I might not be back online till later.. I am going to church this morning, have not been in church in over 20 years and do need guidance. My sister will be using the computer in the late afternoons, so will do my best to check in.

Hoping you all doing well and staying strong and Positive on this weekend.

Take Care.:)

Cheryl ~~ It sounds like a fun project you're working on. I'm still waiting for that fat reducing dust LOL!;)

Liliann ~~ You are doing SO good getting back OP and WATP!:cp: :dance: :cheer: You are going to start feeling so much better again! Have a nice time at church today.:hug:

Lois ~~ CONGRATULATIONS on your 3 pound loss and onto a new 10 pound mini goal! You are doing FANTASTIC ~ YOU GO GIRLIE!!!:cp: :bravo: :dance: :belly: :cheer:

Where is everyone today? It's awfully quiet around here!