Good Morning Ladies
Hope everyone is doing ok. Not alot happening here. The sun is trying to shine. Suppose to have a chance of showers. Still a little windy. But not as bad. Got a load of towels in washing. That seems like thats all I get to do. Wash clothes.
Well tonight is weigh in night for me. My scales show a gain. Oh well. I guess I will have to try harder. I really think I need to start writing down what I eat. I havent been doing that. I signed up on Fitday.com. But havent got it all figured out about posting what you eat. I thought they helped you figure out how many calories you are suppose to have a day. But I must have miss understood.
Well I better get off here. Waiting on my Mom to call. My Dad had to take my Uncle to the ER. So Mom said as soon as she heard anything she would let me know what is going on.
I am thinking of all you ladies. I hope you have a wonderful day. And that everyone stays OP.
A TOPS PAL

Hi Everyone,

Coco....I started to post about the same time as you did, but I decided I should go back and read some of the last entries to see what everyone is doing first. It was a pleasant surprise to see that you had posted while I was looking. I hope that your scale is wrong and that you will have a loss tonight. Or a turtle. I think keeping a food journal is a "must" thing to do when you are serious about losing weight. It has really helped me, this time and a few years ago when my blood sugar was 357 and I lost about 60 lbs.

Eleni...Congrats on the 2 new KOPS. Just a few more and I'll see you on stage next year.

The "Survivor" contest that we are doing has been very interesting. We have a different challenge each week, things that we should be doing anyway, like getting 5 serving of fruits and veggies each day, drinking our water, exercise, no sweets for a week, and no snacking at night for a week. They are all good things, and we get points for everyday we do them, but the other team is beating my team every week. We have a few that doesn't have the team spirit. But it's fun anyway.

Summer, Wendy, Liz, Beth, Wanda, Sherri, and all that I have not named, Hope you are all doing well.

Nita

Coco,

I am with nita that I hope you have a loss or turtle tongiht. The good thing is that you know you have to try harder and you know what you need to do. We all know what to do. We just slack off and don't do it then we get ourselves in trouble with the scales.
It is rainy here also. We are to have one more day of it. Then it is supposed to clear I hope. Megan has a game on thursday night so I hope it is nice for that.
I hope everything turns out ok with your uncle. What happened?
Good luck tonight and just think tomorrow is a new day fresh with no mistakes. We make our life what it is and we can be healthier together.

Nita,

The survivor game sounds great. Keep up the great work

Boss is back have to go.

False alarm. LOL Anyway nita you are doing so good and you are my inspiration. You have all the determination that I need to keep going and do this. I wonder from day to day if I will ever make my goal. I want it so bad but I always let other things get in the way of it and I lose my focus after a few days like others on here. I want to know where you get all your determination to keep going from day to day and from month to month?
You are a great leader and you have to light a fire under the ones in your chapter that are dragging their feet. They are there to be part of the group they should get going.LOL I know we had that problem with people in my group. You always have a few that don't want to participate. But the game is a great idea. Keep motivating your chapter. Your group has lost a great amount already it is amazing what motivation can do to a group. The chapters need more people like you.

I went to the eye dr today I am going to try out contacts they will be here in about a week or so. I am gettting a trial pair to see if I like them. If they work out then he will order them for me. I am excited and nervous. I never liked the idea of putting something in my eye. But it is a new look and now if I can lose the weight to go with it I really will be a new person from the inside out. I am already different on the inside now I have to work on the outside as well. That is harder for me for some reason.

Well you all have a great day and I will try and check back later from home tonight.

Have to get my hair trimmed up sometime this week.

Sherri

Sherri

Well last night would have been my normal night to weigh in but it was my husband's and my wedding anniversary so I took the night off to celebrate with him. I am back on track today as I have been bad for a long time and I certainly do not want to gain all of my weight back again. I am working to start showing a loss next Mon. night.

Hi Sherri and gottaloseit

I took a break from kitchen cleaning and came in here to pay some bills and saw that you had been on line.

Sherri....I'm glad that you are posting again. I miss all the people that use to post. I'm glad new ones are posting, but I miss the others also. I really don't know what got me determined to lose weight this year. Last year I gained weight. I think that it was a lot of stress. My husband was taking chemotherapy and my good friend across the street husband was seriously ill in the hospital about 50 miles away and I was driving her over to see him a lot. He died in Sept. I think that it all was getting to me and I gained. Anyway, my blood sugar was going up again and I was concerned that I would have to go back on medication for it. So, I bought a program for my computer to keep a log of my food and exercise and was determined to use it. I have been taking it a day at time, staying in my calorie limits, walking, trying to get thru the week without gaining. Setting a goal of trying for just one more week in the black. My goal is still 33 lbs away, but I am losing so slowly that it will probably be next year before I reach it. I look forward to our TOPS meeting each week. I enjoy it. I keep hoping my enthusiasm will wear off on others. One of the things that I really dislike is when someone gains weight and stands up and says "but I had a good time". Why do we associate having a good time with eating?
So hang in there Sherri. Keep coming on line and talking about your goal and desires. We CAN do it! We CAN help each other reach our goals. Think of how you'll look when you get there...new clothes, new hairdo, new contacts. You'll feel like a new person. When I lost 60 lbs and went to the airport to pick up my son, he didn't know me. He told me that he thought "There's Dad, but where is Mom? Who is that with Dad?". Made my day!

gottaloseit......A belated Happy Anniversary. I would have taken the night off too. Keep coming back and letting us know how you are doing.

Have a good day all. And Coco...Hope your Uncle is okay. Gotta get back and finish the kitchen.

Nita

Hi Tops ladies..I am Kathy from California, may I join in??? I go to tops, have been for about 4 months, very slow loser, lost 10 lbs, seem to gain/lose/gain/lose each week. The loses are winning, but what a way to do it. I got home from my meeting this morning, determined to do every thing in my power not to have any more gains ever. How will I achieve this? With grit and dertmination, and prayer!!!

This is my plan and it is not new...

1. drink my water...64 oz at least
2. join a gym (belong to Curves but will prob have to get note from doctor to get out of contract. I got tennis elbow from one of the machines i was going full tilt on. Really messed my arm up, no reason to go to curves if I can use any arm machines) Will do mostly the exercise bike and the eclipse thing and the stair master. Will not be able to do any weights with my arms but will do some legs stuff. I will be so funny looking!!! Will talk to a trainer and get advise on maybe some water areobics that will help arm.. Will do this joining thing tomorrow
3. Stay completly away from sugar..some people can handle small amounts of sugar, i seem to go totally wild and cant stop, or I don't try to stop.
4. Eat only good carbs and stay away from bad ones...
5. Eat my vegies and limit myself to 3 fruit.
I finally got my first 10 lb charm from tops..I want a 4 week lose charm, and I want a 6 weeks lose charm, so far they are not coming my way, but if i follow the above plan, i wil do it..

I like the way you have your sight. Every day starting over..that what this journey is...a new beginning every day..Thanks for being her and I will come back tomorrow.

Kathy

Just want to let you know that I am alive and kicking........well, not kicking too much due to knee.........but I am here. Been very busy, can't get on here, but hope it can get better. I'm just too over whelmed with stuff and am seriously thinking of 'running away from home' for a bit. DH said to look into some airfares, and with older daughter here, I might be able to do it. Eating has not been good, movement has been very difficult, and of course, taking care of dd is more important than the possibility of screwing up my knees more. Good to see us 'AWOL's' posting and big KUDO'S to those that are not gaining. Gotta go help with dd..........always something. Take care and have a great eve.

TOPS HUGS,
Summer

Not much going on but everything.
Summer you hang in there. Do what you can. Remember the same things actually add up. One thing at a time.
Kathy- It sure is nice to have you join us. I know what you mean on the lose, gain, lose, gain, but don't give up.
Gottaloseit, happy ann. to you and hubby. Ours is the 27th.
Nita you got it going on girl. I'm glad the stress has lowered somewhat for you. I'm so glad you have the determination.
Sherri- I'm so glad you are doing the contact thing. I liked them when I had them. Don't be spending too much time on this thing durning the day, and work. I haven't heard anything about the position, but i keep trying to sell myself.
Me- our house is doing good. Brandon's new meds has kicked in, and we can lower his phenobarb every three days, so in 6 days he will be off of it. Yeah. Me i went to the new doctor today, lets just say that the ones i've had in the past haven't helped much. She thinks that my gallbladder should of been taken out years ago, and the doctors that took it out should of put me on a low fat diet.
I have finally found someone that listens to me. I have a few test the next couple of days, three things could be going on, or more. So right now till the results get back (next week) i'm on a low fat, low acid diet. no tomatoes, no onions, I love them, no chocolate, no mint, (bye bye york patties) the list goes on. If this is going to make me feel better, i'm all for it. Take some time getting use to, but i'm not liking the burning in my tummy.
Well talk to you later.
me.

Hello Ladies!
I have not posted in a looong time! I am glad to still see everyone here. I have been really busy as well as I just don't get on the computer much anymore! I guess that is a good thing!

It sounds like everyone is hanging in there. I have not posted my losses this month. But I am happy to report I am down 40lbs. I started this attempt in mid Jan. I started TOPS at the end on Jan. So far I have not recorded a gain yet! I think it will be hard the first time I do. Some weeks have been better then others but I am determined to do this. Believe me ladies if I can do it. Anyone can. Good luck and believe in your self!

Beth

I finally joined Tops last night. Kinda a older crowd, I'm 44. I thought the program with all the Indian names and songs where laughable and I did laugh, but I thought what the #ell, I need to be accountable.

Highest weight:253
May 13: 250.5
Goal:170