Faye -

I know that you are planning on closing down this thread, but I wanted to send you a note.

When I first joined this forum, you were the person who greeted me and gave me suggestions on how to do this. I've gone away and come back more than once since then, but I've always checked in to see how you were doing.

I was so glad to see that you were getting back OP, and, I suspect, like most people here, have been deeply concerned about your husband.

I regret that I didn't say what a valuable person you are in this community, and how much I hope that things continue to get better for you.

Sue

Sue, you are SO adorable to give me such undeserved praise. I did not decide to do this on a whim. It just seemed like everyone was drifting away and it takes a lot of time to keep up with this thread. I have debated for several months about whether to keep it going and only decided recently that it was just not going in th direction I started it. I cannot say how much it means to me to have someone who does not post here say such nice things about me. I am deeply honored.

My hope is that every woman or man or teenager that has ever posted here or even just lurked (and boy do I have a lot of those) will leave this thread knowing that I care about them and know first hand how hard it is to get your life back and take control of yourself. I know that each one of you can not only succeed in getting the weight off, but improve you health and your overall well being. You each have it within you to be GREAT!!!!!

Above all, I cannot say enough how important it is to "damn the torpedos" so to speak and be proud of the woman or man you are whether you weight 500 lbs or you weigh 100. If we can't love ourselves we cannot expect anyone else to love us. If we are not ashamed of who we are at whatever size you will find that other people treat you differently even if you are morbidly obese. I have seen this over and over and over again.

The women that have posted here will forever be some of my closest friends no matter where they go. They have inspired me and helped me to see myself for what I am, someone who is worth loving and being loved. Someone who truly cares about those people around her. I love each one of them with my deepest being! They have truly been wonderful.

We have one week left to go ladies so I am hoping you will come in here at least one more time and tell everyone what you liked best about being here and who you think really helped you when you needed it. We have had lots of ladies pass through here each with a different story so let's share ours before we say "adieu" forever at Time for Serious Fun. The stories can be serious or funny, sad or happy. Just share whatever you want in the time we have left!

I LOVE YOU ALL! :hug:

Faye

I will probably post a bazillion things in the next week, but one of the things I think I was proudest of was getting Amanda into a swimming suit and into the swimming pool! I thought I would never convince her to be brave enough to do it and look at her now, over 50 lbs down from that time!!!!

Julie always cracked me up and just thinking about her belly dancing, fighting in those mideviel things she did and her ice skating always cracked me up. She was forever finding something to do that was dangerous! :lol: Now she is brave and writes for a living, but she is still nuts and lives in the Muckluck of the North! :lol: She is the only person I know that misses SHEEP! :dance: :dance:

Carri was always there when I was in the dumper. She could always encourage me when though I didn't say it, I felt like crap. I will forever remember her when they bought their house and moved and she had to give her doggy away! I was so happy when she got him back.

Susan and I posted together on another thread and overnight everyone disappeared. I don't know if SHE ever found out what happened but I never did. We had like 7 or 8 ladies posting and poof they just didn't post anymore. Susan's fight to keep the obesity at bay has always been an inspiration to me.

LeeAnn I have known the shortest period of time, but I always loved hearing the stories about your children. They sound like real characters and your stories always made me laugh, and even when your dh finally went to church.

Amanda, what can I say, kiddo? When I would fall off the wagon, you would encourage me to start back up again. You and Nigel made me feel young again with your antics and problems. It was like having another kid in our family.

For others of you who left like the Sandy's, Nikki, Pam, and on and on, Please know that I have never forgotten you and what you have been through. I hope that each of you have obtained the goal you wanted!

Toodles for now, Faye:D

Good morning ladies! Hope you are all having a fantastic Saturday! I am just going to move us to the front page this morning. Have a great day!

Faye ;)

Luv ya girls. It'll be a bit weird. I've gotten into the habit of wake up, feed the kids, check email, check 3fc, go on with the day. There's going to be a hole in my mornings now. I'll have to fill it with something.... like the Chippendales website! Talk about getting your blood pumpin! LOL!

Let's see... one of the things i remember about this thread is hearing Julie talk about how awesome all of you ladies are and how I should check it out. She wasn't kiding. You are cool! I was hooked.

-me

Me? Dangerous?? :shrug: I don't know what you're talking about :D

I joined this thread because of the title, and because when I saw Faye's avatar it just cracked me up! It read "a sailor's chicky-poo" or something, and she looked like she was just so much fun! (Okay, she looked like she just woke up from a three day bender! I wish I had saved that pic) I wasn't disappointed, that's for sure.

I'm proud of the weight I lost because of the support I found here. I'm thrilled to have such wonderful friends. But I am most proud of how we help each other through the rest of life, not just the weight stuff. I remember Jack's heart attack, how worried we all were...and how we all cheered when he could climb stairs again ;) I was so proud when Amanda finally got into the pool!! Since then, she's blossmed into such a confident, happy, strong woman. Carrie was always just a little bit ahead of me, and well--I'm a tad competitive :D So she kept me going, though I never quite caught up with her. Lee Ann's been a friend for ages--and will always be so. I haven't known Susan for very long, but her weight loss inspires me. And I hope I can someday claim the strength she has--her fortitude through this whole ordeal with her husband is amazing!

One of my favorite moments was when Faye did her first 5K walk with her daughter! I was so proud of you for doing that--and so happy that you and your daughter seemed to be working through whatever was keeping you apart.

I know we'll continue to see each other on these boards, but I want you to know that I consider you all dear friends!

Thanks for all the fish!

Julie

Good morning everyone! I stayed up and watched the NASCAR race last night and woohoo our guy won! We used to never watch the sport but at least our guy is doing ok. The Cubs are awful this year and we have tickets to go see them in Sept with my dil and son. I dread even going. If you have ever been there then you know it is one of only two neighborhood ballparks left and this one has NO parking. You cannot park on the street as it is reserved for the homes around the park, you have to pay to park, ride the train or bus in, take their shuttle or park far away and walk a bazillion miles. I think the last time we went to the game, we parked about 3 blocks away and paid $35 to park in the back of some apartment building and it was tough to get out. I love Chicago and the ballpark, but with the Cubs playing so horrendously, I would rather just do something else with the day. It takes 2 hours to get to Chicago from where my son lives anyway.

Hope you all have a great Sunday.

Faye :)

Good morning ladies! I hope all is well with you!

Let's see what success outside the weight loss arena we have had, Julie has gotten published, Carri bought herself a new home, as did Lee Ann, we had some new businesses started a while back and one of our group a couple years ago that is no longer here had a baby. We had an engagement and then unegagement which is a success when the parties involved realize it is not the best for them to do it.

Inside the diet arena most of us have lost a significant amount of weight. We now seem to be at an impass. I think that we all should recommit to doing this and getting it all off once and for all. Please keep me apprised of your success. I DO want to know and will gladly let others know. PM me your email address if you would like to continue to get updates on others. Amanda, the one I have for you I can never get to work, so email me sometime so I have it.

Have a great day gals!

Faye 5 days left.

Well I don't know about weight loss, but yesterday I bought some new pants for myself... a size smaller! Yay!

Also- now that school is out, the kids and I have been going to the big fun school playground! (about .5 mile away from us) Talk about getting some exercise! :)

-Lee Ann

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!!!! :hat: :woo:

Hope everyone has a fun time with their family today! Try and be good to yourself and watch what you eat today!

Faye

Have a great fourth everyone! Be careful out there...