[Eleni]

Good morning. Just stopped by for minute before I go to work.I am hoping to soon be off on Sat and Sun.
Congrats to Shelly for the 5 k run.I think that is great.
And to our mommy to be-- take it easy and rest like the doctor said.{the mother hen in me coming out again} maybe hubby can help more for next few weeks.Sounds like you are going to have a little whopper.The last month is always hard {I've had 6} You are uncomfortable,you are anxious to get it over with.All kind s of emotions. We are all thinking about you.
I am going to also make myself a cheat sheet.I usually remember what is said but get names in wrong places.
I think it was jiggly that said she didn't know what was wrong with herself that she couldn't lose--Join the crowd.We are struggle with that question everyday.Know that we are just as frustrated as you are and we understand exactly how you feel.It is a daily battle for some of us.But we try to not give up and support each other no matter what.
I can't give up anyway because my loved ones and they have truly become my loved ones on this board refuse to let me give up.For which i am very grateful.
So I know that I will get this job done.
Hope everyone has a good weekend.We are going tomorrow up to Crystal River to my grandsons birthday.They are having it at a skating rink.Something else to remind me of things I can no longer do.But I don't get to see my grandsons much so they are thrilled we are coming up.I will put on my happy face that we all do at times and try to enjoy seeing the boys. Time for work

[lady06498]

Hi Eleni,

You go and enjoy today with your grandsons you will have a great time. Don't beat yourself up because you can't skate with them. At least you are going to be there and that is the important thing. I get down sometimes when I have to go to family functions because of all the food. Now isn't that stupid. But I would rather not go because I know that I always eat way too much. But we have to get a better way of thinking. I know that it is good to go to these things. And just because I want to stick to my plan there is more to these functions then food. We let this whole thing consume us in many ways then we don't end up enjoying ourselves.
Eleni be proud of who you are and focus on the positive things and the things you can do. We need to start thinking positive because when we don't we get down and what do we do? EAT! It is a never ending cycle.
I am dreading going to this graduation party today. But you know what I will stay on plan. I have set that goal for me. I have done this before with not eating the cake at parties and I can do it today. It will help today though because another tops member will be at the same party. So that should keep me grounded because I don't want to overdo it in front of her. I know we aren't supposed to impress anyone but it might work to keep the food out of my mouth.LOL
Lets all just enjoy life and this weight will come off if we are drinking our water, exercising and eating healthy. If we can't enjoy life now what is the purpose of being here. We all get so caught up in losing this weight I think we forget to enjoy ourselves sometimes. I know I do. I have been leaving family functions a lot earlier then I ever would have because I don't want to be tempted with the food anymore and I know that if I stayed longer I would have eaten more. Well now I look back and think that was stupid. You have will power sherri use it.LOL But as you all know it is easier said then done.

Lara,

We are with you with your frustrations. I only have 1 kop in my chapter but I have learned a lot from the kops on the boards and from the one in my chapter. I have learned that even though you are a kop you still have to work as hard as the tops do to maintain it. It sounds great that they have made it but I know from talking to a kops that they struggle everyday just like we do. This is a lifelong journey for all of us and we will be here for everyone as long as they continue to come here.

And no we won't let anyone on this board give up. Everyone means too much to the others to let that happen. We have had a few ladies here that have gone through that and I am one. But with the support here it is nice to know that you are not alone in your everyday struggle to lose and or maintain this weight. Just know you are not alone and we will all be here for you.

That was a great idea to make yourself up a menu for the week. I am so glad that you are sticking with it. It is okay to have snacks. They say it is better to have 6 mini meals a day with snacks included so you don't get so hungry between meals and ruin your plan. So have a fruit or something like that if you get hungry and know you are still doing great on your plan.

Christie,

I am so glad that you are back in leeway. You did great last week. How are you doing this week? Did you go back to your SB yet? Let me know.

Stephanie,

Watch what you are doing and please take it easy like the doctor said. They have their reasons for cutting you back on your work load. Now would be a great time for your husband to start helping out. There are some things that even your 4 year old can do. He would probably love to help out mom. Let him. I am one for perfection and I really try hard to let megan (my 3 yr old) help me all the time. Sometimes I get frustrated because it takes her so long to do something and that is when I have to sit back and say you know what life it too short to worry about this. Let her do it on her own. She is very independant and loves to help out. I just have to grit my teeth sometimes. But it is good for them to learn some responsiblilty. Like some times megan makes her own bed. She really does do a great job. I tell her that I will take a picture of it because she did such a great job. That just makes her shine. And proud of the job she did. Now whenever she makes her bed she wants me to take a picture of it all the time.LOL At least she is doing it though. She also helps me make dinner, do the dishes and she sets the table. So let your little one help you out. You certainly will need it once the new baby comes.
So sit back and relax and let the guys take care of you for once.LOL

I did great on plan yesterday. I was so happy with myself for this. I feel great today. Also I had such a sinus headache and I have an ear infection also. I got an antibiotic yesterday but by last night my head hurt so bad. I had to miss going to the fireworks with my husband and daughter. I just couldn't go. But today the pain is gone and I am glad so that I can exercise. I will do it twice today to get in my 1 hour because I didn't exercise yesterday. I have that graduation party to go to today also. Wish me luck I really want to stay on plan for the day. But I have no idea what they are having for food.

Penny,

Girl where are you hiding? I know you have been busy with the mortgage people and everything. We miss you. Are you still doing great? Hope all is well. Thanks for the call yesterday and sorry I wasn't here to get it.

Have a great day everyone.

Sherri

[fit4me]

Hi there tops pals... will have to atart to write down the names and try to respond to the posts only way to get to know each other.
I have been doing well since my last set back, only been a week but hey better than not. I am off schedule today as hubby had to work and we usually are off sat adn gtting groceries etc. so i should be cleaning house. oh well... it will still be waiting for me.
going to call the realtor instead as he called when i went to the library and didn't elave a message even though my 23 year old said mum specified leave a message....arghhhhhh oh well now i will just bug him. my luck will get his message instead of him.LOL

well everyone have a great day lets drink our water and do our best for all of us and each other. cya

Cin

[CBabe]

Hi Again,

Just wanted to say Im hanging in here and hope yall are having a great week.
Im off to lunch, Salmon pati and salad..And water...
Enjoyed the posts and I will check again...
Oh yeh, I gained a1/2 lb this week but hope it gets lost before Tuesday weighin.


Your Pal
CBabe

[lady06498]

Hi Cbabe,

Don't worry you will be back down this week with some effort on your part. You are doing great it seems. You are sure to have a loss this week. Keep up the great work.

Well I finally did it today. I quit 2 of my houses. I still have one more to quit but that one is for a retired couple that can't do the work themselves. So I am trying to find a replacement for me before I tell them so I don't leave them high and dry. They are very nice all my customers are. I will miss them but I will enjoy being home as well. I am lucky that I can work from home like this and get paid. It is the job I always wanted and now I have. It will be nice to not have to worry about getting up in the mornings except for fridays. I kept that house. But this thursday is the last day I will be cleaning for this one person. Then I have to quit my other thursday job. But I haven't said anything to them. They are the last ones to quit and the hardest because they are such great people.
I went way over in my points today. But I am going to be right on track tomorrow. I can do this. I lost before while having 1 day off plan. It is just when you start taking more then one day off a week that it catches up with you. I am going to start exercising again tomorrow for the week. I haven't exercised yet this week so I have to get moving. I will exercise everyday now for the rest of the week starting tomorrow. I might even do an hour tomorrow to make up for not working out today.

Hope everyone is having a great day. Good luck on plan tomorrow everyone. I will check back in in the morning.


Cin,

Remember to get right back on track tomorrow and you should be fine and come in with a loss this week. That is great that you are drinking your water also. Keep up the great work. I think it is good for us to take one day off of plan a week. It keeps us going I think.

Sherri