Here are some positive {{{{{{{VIBES}}}}}} to start that wonderful day of yours. Sounds like things are going fairly well for most of us during this difficult time of battling with all the 'goodies' out there. Things should be winding up soon.....and we really can refocus on our eating plans.
Eleni - I am SO PROUD of YOU for knowing that you are way ahead of yourself from what you normally do over the holidays. I know you miss the baking, but you need to really pat yourself on the back for standing your ground and not doing it. You can still enjoy baked goods when you go to others homes.....but you certainly don't need it hanging around your house. I know you are like me, if it is there, it WILL be eaten. Unfortunately we would be the ones to kill it off. That is how I have gotten into big trouble lately. Are you doing OK with the leftovers? Oh, how was the movie? Now, I've heard not so great things about Lord of the Rings. Tonight is your weigh in...be good to yourself today!
Loved chatting with you Tues.
Sherri - Wow, you too.....loved hearing your voice again.
I am so happy that you had a great day! Glad John behaved, did not know that he 'enjoyed' himself like that. I had to chuckle when you said that you layed down the law to him. It reminded me of the time I humiliated my hubby before we got married. He 'enjoyed' himself a little too much and didn't do too well the next morning when he went outside. Lets just say I wasn't too quiet or sympathetic about it. I didn't care who heard and he learned real quick that I wasn't going to put up with it. {my dad died of cirrhosis of the liver at 56}. We enjoy 'social' drinking now....very nice! I also am proud of you for not making any desserts. YAHOO!!! I didn't either, but things were given to us....and boy, that's just as hard because I wondered what everything tasted like. Once it's tasted, it's hard to stop.......
I'm just wondering if 20 pounds to lose in 2 months is realistic. That's a lot of weight [10 pounds a month] Sherri and I don't want to see you set yourself up for failure. That's about 2 pounds a week. What do you think about making your goal at 10 to 15 pounds instead so the pressure isn't so great. Don't want to see you stressing about it. When that happens to me, I eat more and defeat the whole thing. Gee, don't do that!!!! You know I am behind you and want you to have a great year!!!Claire - Men can be such poops, can't they???? You know the more we're nagged, the worse it is. It shoots down our morale and self worth. Hold that pretty head up and know you've made a wonderful step in using the Food Mover. That is just another way of journaling what we eat......but we need to be honest with it. Don't let his cooking sabotage you, do your own thing.....the RIGHT thing!!! I also did Richards videos and enjoyed them. I really need to get them out and restarted again. It's so nice and motivating to see 'real' people in them, not the rail thin models. Keep up your determination and know that we are here to support you.
Mickey - I am sorry to hear that your family and friends have had such a hard month. It takes so much out of us. Hopefully things will turn a corner soon for you all. Yep, there is not a problem with anyone running a meeting. We're all volunteers and since you have been a past leader, you know what to do. Have great meetings those 3 weeks, and do it for you....to get yourself rejuvenated! Here's wishing you better things to come.
Ciecie - Glad you're doing well. Whenever our chapter's meetings fall on a holiday, we vote on another night of the week to meet, or at least weigh in. Too many of us think 'oh, I don't have to weighin for 3 weeks so I can eat this'.....then we run into trouble. We want to prevent that and keep ourselves alert, honest and on track. Some members always say 'I can't be there'....but not everyone makes all the meetings anyway, so what is the difference. They aren't going to be there for the holiday either. Keeps most of us on our toes. Hope your chapter does well when they weighin after the new year.
CC - HOW'S YOUR MOM??????.......and YOU?
OK, My turn. I did lose 1/2# last night and I am so THANKFUL. Now I have only next week to lose at least 1.75#'s to keep my KOPS status. The pressure is really on, but almost all the dangerous stuff is gone...YEAH!!!! I am having a real hard time. Gotta get in a better frame of mind. Anybody hear any good jokes??? [lol]
We got the resumes done after the meeting. Now all I have to do is make copies of it and all the members weight charts. I give each member a copy of their chart and then one is kept for the chapter's records. Whew, at least our chapter is in the black....only because of two members
They are going to get nice pats on the backs when I announce the results. Today will be a great Thursday for all of us. Everyone is wished the best. Put smiles on your beautiful faces and take ahold of some wonderful TOPS {{{{{VIBES}}}}}!!!!
TOPS hugs,
Summer
Him and his asbestos taste buds!!! fooey!