Morning Ladies,

Well today is the day to weigh in. I am bummed because I really don't think I have had a loss in 2 weeks. I know I have lost inches but I just don't feel like I have lost. I am getting down about this feeling. But I am not going to give up or give in.

I just had my oatmeal. I went back to that. I am back today counting points and I am going to be very good with that. I am going to start eating lower points. I did not keep track of my points this week and that is why I will probably have a gain. Even though I have eaten good things I don't think I overdid it but you never know when you don't write everything down and measure it. For me anyway I can't tell.

Looks like everyone has had a great loss this week. We are doing great here. I hope I don't let you all down and myself and have a gain tonight. I will die. Well not really but I will in my heart for sure. I have been really trying. But I have to get back to what works for me. And that is the points. I am not giving up the SB plan though. The OB dotor said that was a great thing to be doing.

Hey eleni,

I finally had my yearly. It was overdo but I finally did it. I hate going. But this time I saw a midwife and what a difference it was. I actually got to talk to her and got some answers on some things. She is testing me for diabetes on monday. I hope I don't have it but if I do at least I am eating the right way now. So that is a good thing. Their scale was 2 lbs more then the other dr's scale. I know they are not all the same but that depressed me. Especially after I have worked so hard. But I am going back to counting my points and I know I lose when I do that and I am honest with it. So today is my start over.

My washer just died. I think I need a new belt. I can smell a burnt smell like it burned up the belt. So hopefully we can get the belt if that is what it needs asap. I have a load in there right now. Not good.

Anyway I have to get. Have a great day everyone and good luck with your weigh ins tonight.

This board is rocking with losses this week. Great job ladies. Keep up the great work for next week.

Sherri

Hi Everyone
Hope everyone is having a good day. Been thinking of what to have supper. Thinking of salad, cooked califlower, and steak. Had an egg beater omelet for breakfast. Wasn't too bad. Hubby liked it. I put mushrooms, peppers, onions, tomatoe and just a little bit of cheese in it.

I want to wish everyone that weighs in tonight good luck. It sounds as if everyone is doing a good job of staying on plan. Isn't it wonderful to have some many friends to really be there rooting for you. I know it helps me.

Sherri You will do fine tonight. Don't feel that you are letting us down. You are a wonderful support person. But if you are losing inches that is great. I know you want to see the numbers on the scale going down. We all do. But just think of the inches you are losing. You will soon be able to go SHOPPING for NEW CLOTHES. I cant wait until I am able to do that.

CC Glad your friend is in. Just try to stay on plan.

Eleni Sounds as if you are on the right track. Keep up the good work.

To everyone else. Hi Hope you are doing ok and staying on plan.
A TOPS PAL

Good day everyone,

Sounds like we all are doing well....at least hanging in...and that is so important to our success!!

Sherri, I bet you will have a loss tonight. Yep, we know how each scale is different....but, it is only the TOPS one that counts. If the pants are looser, that means we look thinner too. Isn't that nice to visualize!! I do not envy you with the laundry in the washer. The belt on my dryer drum broke 2 months ago, but that is nothing compared to not getting the clothes washed. Are you going to your moms to finish? You're lucky you have relatives close by. Glad Megan is OK. It's amazing how resiliant kids are....and lucky for parents.

Coco, you are putting a lot of thought into your eating plan and that is GREAT!!! Keep those healthy habits going.......

Eleni, How was the walking last eve? Every little bit counts, and that is so important. I'm going to 'wake up Richard' later and move my bod around a bit. Oh, what a sight!! I'll be thinking of you as I watch those shorts in front of me. LOL!

I vow to get my water intake back up today. I reached for the sweets yesterday and KNOW that was the reason. Have a great day everyone and here's to success for all of us {{{{{{{{VIBES}}}}}}}}}}.

TOPS Hugs,
Summer

Hi Girls
I thought I would post this. A lady that goes to our TOPS group gave this to us. I know sometimes it is hard to get all your water in. But here is a tip that may help everyone.

WATER WATER
Inadequate hydration causes feelings of fatigue and contributes to headaches. Get 64 ounces a day! Measure 16 oz of water with a measuring cup. Place 4 rubber bands around the cup. With each consumed drink, take off a rubber band to ensure that you ARE getting enough water every day. Remember crushed ice to make it refreshing AND to burn a few more CALORIES.

I don't put the rubber bands on my cup. But what I do is. I have a 64 oz juice bottle. I use that. I fill it, put in the refrige to chill. Then I fill my glass from that. When the bottle is empty. I know that I got my 64 in. Once in awhile I even fill it part full again. So some days I get even more. That way you don't have to remember did I drink all my water today or not. Hope this helps.
A TOPS PAL

hello, Weigh in went well. Not as much as I would have liked but I am pleased. I had 1 3/4# loss.
coco That is a real good way to keep track of water. We can all use all the tips we can get.
Summer We did not get to beach early enough. Bill was late getting home but we will try it tomorrow. But I have been doing Richard everyday.
I can't remember when Melissa's dance is but I am sure she will have a good time. You are such a wonderful mom.
Sherri What a bummer with your washing machine. Been there done that. It really stinks. Hope you get your loss. I am very happy you got your yearly. Good for you
cc you should be having a great time with your friend by now. Enjoy yourself
Bev and Mickey How are you doing
Christie Love Ya!!!!
Donna Thinking about you.
I have missed some I know but I think of everyone often. We will all do this.
Have a good night

BUT and I do mean BUT it is so close to TOM that I am not even worried about it, I am down but know that next week I will have one heck of a loss Wish i had more time but jason is ready fro bed.... Congrats to all you losers !!! And to those of us who didnt lose this week.............. We will lose the nest week for sure BIG TOPS HUGS!!!!!!!!!

Hi everyone,

I am having a terrible night. I am eating my way through it. I am so depressed because I didn't have a loss at all this week. I gained 2 lbs and I really tried for the past 2 weeks.

Tomorrow I am back on plan and counting points. Now that I know the SB plan and what to eat then I don't have to concentrate on that anymore. I am sticking with the SB plan because it is healthy. But I am putting all my efforts into the points again. That is when I lose the weight the best. I have to keep my points around 20-23 pts a day in order to lose. I am going to make more time for me in the morning and make sure that I exercise more this week. I did drink all my water this week also and that didn't even help.

I blew the valentines day challange. There is no way I will lose 7 lbs by next week. That is what I would have to lose in order to meet my goal. I so wanted to meet that goal. I have to be at goal by july at the latest. I don't know how I am going to be able to do it. All I do know is that if I am honest with the points and measure and weigh everything then I ALWAYS have a loss. So I am going to put my all into eating no more then 23 pts a day this whole week. I am not taking tomorrow off. I don't know what I will do for dinner. If we do go out I am not going to do good. But at least it is only one meal and not the whole day. But with the water, exercise, points, journaling, and SB I have to have a loss next week for sure.

Then to top off my night. My husbands mom sent the police here to try and find out where the uncle is. She threatened me with that tonight but I didn't think she would go through with it. The cop is not going to tell her where he is. Just that he saw the paperwork and that he is safe and that we don't want her to know where he is. That should sit well with her I am sure.

So I am sorry I let the boards down. I don't have too much positive to say tonight. But tomorrow I am going to START OVER again. As many times as it takes right ladies. I won't give up because I have to make it to goal.

You all have a great night. I think I am the only one on the boards this week that gained and that makes me upset. I will have a loss somehow this week. I will make sure of it.

Eleni,

I am so proud of you for having a loss. That is so great. Keep up the great work and enjoy your dates with richard. I knew you could do it.

Sherri

First of all you havent let anyone here down..........
You have been doing great and we all know it, Just because the scale flaked out on us last night does not mean that we are not gonna make up for it after the TOM, I can almost promise you that that is all that happened with the both of us, Just do what you know to do and like you said, You had your pity party and so did I and today is fresh with no mistakes in it We will definatly have losses for sure this week, I know it!!!! Hang in there sis, We are on our way

TOPS HUG!!!!!!!!!!

Eleni- Love you too, and way to GOAL!!!!!!!

Hey Sherri,

I know just how you feel. I've been there. I've had weeks when I really tried and still didn't lose. It's very upsetting, but please don't get discouraged. Hang in there and the weight will start coming off and you have been exercising more. Sometimes exercise (building muscle) will make you gain a little.
I didn't get into the challenge this time. It seems like everytime that I get in a challenge, I gain weight instead of lose. I think the added pressure of wanting to make that goal makes me want to eat more. Does that make sense?

Gotta go, I have weigh-in this morning. Have a good day everyone.

Nita

Hi everyone.
Was just checking in. Having a lazy day today. Sun is trying to shine.

Nita
I know what you mean about the challenge. I thought about joining it. But I didn't. I know when we have contest at our TOPS group. It never fails that I gain weight. I don't like to compete. And sometimes I feel that that is what our group does. See who can loss the most. Right now they have a contest going. We ever loses the most in 6 weeks. Gets $20. They thought money may help more than a gift. Thankfully the contest ends at our next meeting. Needless to say I wont be getting the $20. So you are not alone.

Sherri
Hope you are doing ok. You didn't let us down. We know that you are working hard. Next week just wait. The scales will go down.

To everyone else. Hi
Hope everyone has a good TGIF day. Everyone have a nice weekend also.
A TOPS PAL

I haven't posted in a long time but I read regularly. I do have trouble getting on at home but I take a few minutes at work to read.

Eleni......glad to hear the scale moved for you this week.

Sherri.......You didn't let anyone down. It is hard to predict what the body will do. Sometimes it doesn't seem fair. Just keep trying and the weight will start to come off. I haven't done well on the challenge either. We can't give up and just have to continue on.

Our chapter has grown to 15 members now. We have almost outgrown our room. I don't know what to do because there doesn't seem to be another room available. We do have contests but I don't want to base it totally on weight loss. Although that is our goal.....it is only part of the process. I don't like contests that base on how much weight has been lost.

Not much else is happening so I will close but wanted to pop in and say hi.

Marie