[Eleni]

Good morning all, The weekend went by so fast as usual. Our weather here is beautiful.
I just saw the fires in California. Terrible. So many people losing their homes.
I am still doing good. Just stopped to say hello.
Sherri. Love ya
Have a good day everyone and just take one day at a time. Never give up

[Chubba]

Good morning everyone,

I also cannot believe the fires! Terrible, terrible, terrible. And what's with the bombing of a Red Cross station in Iraq???? Boy, what I would like to do to those terrorists if I could get my hands on them!!
We had trick or treat last night. It only took about 3 houses for my two year old to figure out that if he didn't hide behind his hands and acutally said "trick or treat" that he would get candy. He's adorable of course . Now that means there is candy in the house. We had quite a bit left over. I'll bring it in to work because there's a candy bowl in the dept next to ours. I'll eat much less of it that way

Sherri,
I'm supporting you in whatever decisions you make. It's really easy to sit here and say what I would do in your situation, but you really don't know what you would do until it happens....so good luck to you and try not to get too stressed out for your new baby's sake - yes I know... easy to say. I wish you the best.
To everyone else,
Have a good Monday!!

[Christian]

Just to let you know I love you too Sherri
You are in my prayers

[coco99]

Hi Ladies
How is everyone. Did everyone have a great weekend. Well I didnt get to read my Dr. Phil book like I wanted to yesterday. Seemed like every time I sat down to read the phone rang. Did go to the neighbors for a few minutes. She had my home interior stuff. Ordered candles. I love their baked apple. Any way I did get some cross stitch done. Other than that not alot got done yesterday.

SHERRI you are in my heart, thoughts and prayers. I dont know what I would do if I was in your shoes. I could sit here and say I would do this or this. But then would I really if it was me. But you keep your chin up. And take care of yourself and your new little one. And Megan. Things will work out. Thinking of you.

FLGAL how are you. Did you have a nice weekend. Mine was ok. Didnt do much. Keep walking.

To everyone else. Thinking of you. Hope you have a loss this week. Keep smiling.

Well I was told today to read Dr. Dean Ornish book. Well I started and I dont like it. I dont understand it. All I have gotten out of it so far is. Dont eat any meat. And eat alot of beans and tofu. Has anyone read this book. I am going to talk to the guy again next Monday about this. He is a Dr. at the local university here. He said this was a good diet program. But I am going to ask him about Dr Phil's book What I have read out of it so far I like much better. So we will see. This guy also suggested I look into overeaters anonymous. Has anyone ever tried this. And if I would decide to try this. Would I still be able to do TOPS. I dont want to stop TOPS. So any input would be great. Sorry ladies. I didnt mean to write a book. But this has really be on my mind. And I just need some other input into this. Thanks. Have a great evening.
A TOPS PAL

[lady06498]

Hi all,

Thanks for all your support. I know things will work out in the end. God has a plan and he hasn't let me in on it yet.LOL

Anyway Eleni glad to hear you had a great weekend and still doing well. You are on a roll. Keep it up. You are doing great. How did you like having your saturday free.

Geri,

You had halloween early why is that? I bet he was cute in his costume. I know megan has always loved to go. She loves the thrill of going from door to door seeing what she is going to get next. We don't eat all the candy either. She gets so much. We aren't big candy eaters here. She only has a few things of candy she likes herself. So my husband usually brings most of it to work to rid of it. Good idea for you to take it to work as long as you don't get into it yourself. Keep up the great work.

Christie,

Glad to hear you are still on plan. Thanks.

Coco,

I think you need to decide for you out of all the plans you have tried in the past what really worked for you. You need to figure out when and why you eat like dr phil says. I know some people that have gone to overeaters anoynomous and it is just like a tops group you get out of it what you put into it. I have never been myself. But I believe that if you have the right group tops will work. But tops isn't going to be your weightloss secret. You have to want this and be willing to put in 110% all the time and do what you know to do. Change your habits and that will help. I know you eat for many reasons just like the rest of us. But like eleni she knew she ate between meals and at night. She stopped doing just that and now she is losing weight. It is a huge challange for her but it is worth it in the end. We have to expect to do the impossible and fight through the cravings. As we do it will get easier. Like tonight I wanted to stop and get a cheeseburger at mcdonalds knowing dinner was ready when I got home. So I drove right past and kept going and ate my dinner when I got home. I beat the urge and it was worth it in the end. This is hard work but nothing that comes easy is worth having is it. At least you can say you worked at it. You can do this and remember we are here for you.

I go for another check up tomorrow and hopefully I will be able to hear the heartbeat and hopefully there is only one.LOL My sugar is still high sometimes but at least it isn't high all the time. I weighed in with a 1lb gain this week. I am ok with that. I am doing great on my plan. Didn't do good over the weekend didn't get in all my food but I got back on track today. I am interested to see what their scale says. I will let you know how it goes.

Have a great night all.

Sherri