Hi Everyone! I feel great! I just got finished walking on my treadmill and it just feels right, you know? I just wanted to say that our Mexico trip is back on and I went and bought some shorts for it! I don't like the way that look, but If I dont like the way they look I dont like me... I guess. LOL Strange huh? I will work my hardest to stay on plan while I am there. Well, my brother in law is in the Air Force so he has to maintain his weight. So he runs 5 miles daily and eats right. So hopefully I will follow his lead!

AS for Eleni!~ I am so glad that you cut a min. off your time BRAVO :) That is great!

Sherri~ I am so proud of you! You are truely an inspiration. Great eating today Keep it up! You will be at goal in no time!!

Summer~ I am glad that you are curing that butt problem :) Mine is fading surely also :D

MaGirl~ How are you doing with your goal? I have not read anything. Please let us know.. We are here to help :)

WELL everyone take care!!!! And have a great healthy filled day! Penny
170s here I COME!!!

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You are not only lying to others, but also to yourselve!

Penny I am glad your mexico trip is back on.You will have a great time.
I don't believe if we don't like the way we look that we don't like ourselves.I positively do not like the way I look in clothes.I am dreading having to wear a security guard uniform and have to tuck shirt in.Even worse will be finding pants big enough.But altho I hate my weight and the way all clothes look on me---I still like myself.I am a nice person with a lot of good qualities.I am just having a problem with weight.
We had a busy day yesterday.Too busy.We spent 2 hours walking at flea market and then another 45 minutes at mall.We were both so tired he fell asleep on couch and I layed down on bed and fell asleep.We had to really force each other to go do our walk at beach.After we got there we both did better.I finished sooner and he did 4 laps instead of 3 .Ofcourse I was wiped out when I finished but I did it.Once I drank a cool drink and cooled off it was ok.We watched a beautiful Fl sunset too.I won't be able to go today or tomorrow as I have a PI clas from 6 to 9.So I will use treadmill here at house.Then pickup beach on Wed.
The security company I was going to go see this week has an ad in paper that they are hiring.Ironic thing is that I know they need people for next month where I just retired.Wouldn't that be a hoot letting my ex peers in the gate.
Gotta run .Will check in tonight to see how everyone is doing. http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//love.gif

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Eleni
315/285/140

I'm back!!! It was break week here last week at the colege I work at so I wasn't at work for a few days. That means I didn't have computer access either.

I lost last week at my weigh in. I was down 0.5 but it was really 1.25 because we had our scales re-calibrated and they were off by 0.75 of a pound. Oh well, I still lost and that is the main thing.

My Richard Simmons program finally came on Friday afternoon and I absolutely love it. It is just what I needed to give myself a good kick in the rear. I actually feel good about this weight loss thing and it has taken awhile to get that way. I have been struggling lately and it feels good to be optimistic again.

I sinceerely hope everyone has a great day and I will check in later!!!

Alannah
230.5/226.5/140

Good Morning everyone,

Just a quick note before I start work. Our transit workers are still on strike so I was in early today. I think I am going to start to ride in with a lady at work. It is too expensive paying for parking everyday.
I had a bit of a break so I have started work but wanted to quickly finish this up.
I am feeling a lot better. Still far from well but better than I was on Saturday. I felt so miserable.
My husband is in Ontario today for his interview. I talked to him last night and he doesn't feel too optimistic about it. Will wait and see. He hasn't met with anyone yet so he can't really judge too much. I don't know if that is just his way of not being disappointed if it doesn't work out. If it doesn't work out it isn't a big deal. We both have jobs here so it isn't as though we are dependant on him getting this one. If we stay here....that is okay. We have been away from family this long. I will let you know what happens. I think he should know something next week. I hope they will let him know by next week.
I have rambled on enough. Will check back later. Hope everyone has a great day.

Marie


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288/221.25/165

Good day Ladies,

Another new week and it sounds like everyone is doing well.

Penny, I'm glad you're going on your trip. I'm sure you look prettier in those shorts than you would have when you first started on your weight loss journey. I don't like the way I look either but I'm a lot better off than where I was 61 pounds ago!! When I feel positive about myself, I don't feel too bad about the reflection in the mirror....but when I'm down, I think I look horrible. Just remember where you came from.....and keep getting off that butt!!! Even you said it feels good....and with each time you do it...you will shrink and get in better shape!!! Shake the booty!!!!!

Eleni, Glad you got a lot of walking in. I always carry a water bottle to prevent dehydration when I'm out. Don't let yourself get exhausted. I'm glad you will use that treadmill if you can't get out.

Alannah, Congratulations on your weight loss. YEAH! I used to do RS Deal A Meal years back [which is basically the same but now he uses a door closing 'thing' instead of cards, more handy] and liked it. Also very similar to TOPS exchange program that is the Choice IS Yours book. The past 4 days, I have been doing the Sweatin video that I got back then. Did you get an exercise video?? Gee, maybe you might want to join us on the goal thread. I wish you success on his program.

Marie, Hope things go Ok for your husband. I miss Ontario...and my relatives. Haven't been back in 6 yrs and not sure when I will be able to get back. Hopefully one fall when the leaves change.

Hope everyone else is doing well today. Hope the positive energy that is flowing on this board zaps us all. Have a great one and don't forget to drink your water...it does a body good!!!!

TOPS hugs,
Summer

I did pretty well at the mall. We stopped and had lunch at Subway-which helped a lot. It doesn't rain very often where i live, so on rainy days Subway only charges for one grinder, if you buy two. Well, it was raining was well, so not only did i fill up on something not too bad, but it didn't break the bank either! I'm not a huge fan of subway, but my kids like it, and i can find something to eat without really blowing it, so its all good. and with 6 of us to feed, any dime saved is great! I did have a few bites of a cinnamon roll-too good to pass by, but was careful of portions, and it was fine. So i escaped the mall pretty well that day as far as food goes. However the very next day my husbands brother and wife wanted to get together, and wanted to meet at the very same mall! so back we went. This time i had chinese, and again watched the size of portions, and didn't do too much damage i don't think. but two mall days in a row! gosh, it was stuff like malls that got me into this situation....but maybe i'm learning how to make better choices now.

It is still raining today-which is great because we always need the water,but it is playing havoc with my exercise opportunities. because the weather is almost always nice i don't even own any indoor exercise stuff-no bikes, treadmills, videos, etc. so today i wait for the clouds to part for a few minutes so i can dash outside to walk for a while until it starts all over again.

Hope everyone's day is great! redhen

Hi all,

Penny,

You are first. You have to remember that you are more then what you see in the mirror if you are going to succeed all the way to your goal. I learned that and it took a long time. You are such a wonderful person. You have to accept what and who you are and like all of you no matter what. You should be feeling great in those shorts because they are probably a smaller size then what you wore last year. That should be enough to make you happy at the way you look. You are doing such a great job and you will reach your goal. And remember that when you are in mexico it isn't like you are going to be walking around with a mirror in front of you. Just stand tall and proud and be proud of what you have accomplished and you will start feeling better about the way you look.
I am so glad that you are back on track and doing well. That is great that you are on the treadmill again also. Doesn't it feel great when we exercise?

Eleni,

Congratulations on doing all that walking. You did more walking then you realized with all the flea market walking and the mall walking. Then to go for your regular walk on top of that is great. I commend you. Keep up the great work and you will be crossing that finish line first this year.
So how about this gaurd position. Do you want the job? Is it what you were hoping to do? It would be weird to be on the otherside of things seeing that you were on the inside for so long. If it is what you want then I hope you get it. I am sure you would look great in your uniform.

Equinet,

Hey there,

Congratulations on the loss. You are doing great. It is nice to hear that you are in much better spirits this week and doing well. That is great that you got your RS system. It is nice to have something to follow. I think that is important. I couldn't do this well or even at all if I wasn't following some kind of plan. I did read about the exchange plan for tops and you can get a magnet for your refrig with the exchange plan to mark off everyday like richard simmons.
Keep up the great attitude and you will be at goal in no time.

Marie,

I am glad that you are feeling better. Make sure that you don't overdue it and when you get home to take care of you until this cold passes. You will be further ahead if you do.
I might go to srd in niagara falls this year. It is on June 8,9th this year. It is the week after my daughters birthday party so there is no reason besides money that I shouldn't be able to go. So we will see. How many of you are close to there that are in canada?
Marie get well and take care and keep up the great work.

Summer,

Hi there. You said hi to everyone and didn't tell us how you were doing. I think you are doing a great job of staying off your butt.LOL Did you get your bath that you were ordered over the weekend?

I am doing great and I didn't have anything bad but a couple handfulls of popcorn and I was under in points and low in carbs yesterday. Then I exercised this morning doing some toning work and from yesterday my legs are really sore.
It doesn't take too long to get out of shape once you stop working out.

Have a great day everyone.

Sherri

Opps, I did forget to report on me. Did it on the goal thread and guess I thought it was here.

Have had a really good day. Did my RS Sweatin video followed by 20 min of bike. While waiting for the computer to connect I did another 20 min just now. Our phone system here is antiquated and we have lots of trouble at times. My eating has been good the past 3 days, but I do have a meeting this eve and the restuarant where it will be does not offer wise food selections. Will do my best!

Sherri, I am so glad that you are doing well also with your eating and getting started again with your exercise. Before you know it those aches will go away, mine have....YEAH!..and that's only after 4 days. I'm back to lowering my carbs and it really does help, it's nice that you see that too. Oh, how I wish I could go to your SRD, Sherri. Niagra [ canadian side ] was some of my old stomping grounds. I have a cousin in St. Catherines that I haven't seen in ages. I love the falls. Even though I am American, I unfortunately have to say that the Canadian side is a lot cleaner than the N.Y. I was shocked at just the difference in the customs buildings when we walked across the bridge. Then again, with all the National forest lands around here, it is disgusting at all the trash that is just thrown along the roadsides. Sometimes, I hate to admit I'm even part of the human race. :( Any way, you will have such a good time. Does your chapter help members with their costs when they go to SRD? We have an SRD fund and money goes into it a variety of ways. It pays for registrations and most of the time the hotel rooms...sometimes even some gas money.

redhen, I'm glad that you did well at the mall for 2 days. I'm glad that I don't have that to worry about. Our closest indoor mall is 100 miles away. Also no fast food restaurants.

OH, I am so EXCITED, a friend of mine just got notice today that he is Colorado's King for 2000! I met his wife at Retreat a few years back and they are the greatest people. They both are KOPS. Now they can't wait for SRD and will be going to Seattle for IRD.

OK all, have a great evening!!

Summer

HELLO LADIES :)

First is me...lol My hubby, father in law and mother in law weigh in on monday nights b/c they don't have time for a weight loss group. So anyway we weigh in on my scale every monday night. I was down 3 1/2 pounds from last Monday. That is exciting. I know I will not lose that much at TOPS but any loss is great. I am hoping to get back to the 170s this Thursday. I am at 180.50 so it is possible!!! I am now so excited with my weight loss progress! I don't think I could do it without all of you!!! I also love the fact that everyone comments on each other's life. I love having comments directed to me :) ;) Ok now for everyone else!!!

REDHEN ~ Congrats on the great job at the mall TWICE :) I love Subway. I always get a 6in Roasted Chicken on Wheat w/ mustard and tomato. It is pretty good. Or the chicken salad is good also. :) Bravo on the great choices!

Sherri ~ How cool it is to go to Niagara Falls. I have never been anyway really. So this Mexico trip is going to be awesome for me. I have never flew or anything. I hope you have a great time. When is the dates??

Equinet ~ I am so glad that you finally got your RS System in. Did they have to send you another one or did the original ever show up? I know you were getting disappointed. I hope you love it! :)

Summer ~ I tell you when you put your mind to it you do it! I guess that is why you are at goal :) Congrats on majorly getting back on track!!! Oh and how neat it is that your friend is a King. Maybe one year we can all meet at the IRD. That would be neat!

Anyway everyone take care!!!!! Penny

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You are not only lying to others, but also to yourselve!