300+ And Ready To Try Again.... # 120
 

WELCOME

We are a group of people who are working together to lose our excess weight.
We are on different plans and are of different sizes.
We want to invite everyone to join us in our journey.
We share laughter and tears.
We share what works for us and what doesn't.
We recently started a Topic of the Day.

Monday........Motivation Monday
Tuesday.......Tuesday Tips
Wednesday.....Wednesday Weigh ins
Thursday......Thankful Thursday
Friday........Friday Facials, Fingernails and Fun
Saturday.......Sit-up Saturdays - any physical activity
Sunday.........Soup and Salad Sunday - recipes

These are not required topics ...just ideas to share. We have found them very helpful. We also share heartaches and fears...joys and celebrations.

Please feel free to jump right in with us.
And be sure to check if there is a second page. We don't want anyone to miss any posts

Good lesson to learn
 

Gee it is good hearing from everyone.

Jen... I loved your story about your MIL. :lol:
I know a few people I would like to be FAT for a month or two too. :devil:
You made a very important impression on me and my daughter with the part of how she "did not change her eating habits."
The bottom line is... If you are not going to change your eating patterns then why get the surgery. And if you ARE going to change your habits... then who needs the surgery.
I know of several people who had the surgery and did lose 100lbs... but they ALL had to go on "diets" to lose the rest and maintain what they lost.
Sooooo... lets save ourselves a lot of pain and money and just do what EVEN THEY have to do. Change the way we eat as a way of life.

My daughter called from London. She arrived safely and is going to call me on Thursday night and tell me about her adventure. We are going out of town Friday-sunday.

Tuesday Tip.... Jen said it all.
This isn't a diet to go on and off of.... This has got to be a new way of life for "permanent" results."

But the good news is... we only have to do it... One day at a time. :D

I wish I had more time to respond to everyone. I am soooo busy this week. I have written myself so many notes I need notes to remind me where I put them all. :lol:

Boy I don't check in for a while and look what happens. How is everyone today. I am great. My son went back to work and I have my house and computer all to myself.:) :)

Food is good today but I can't seen to get in enough water. I am doing chicken breasts and orzo pasta for dinner tonight.
I went to the library today and checked out some cooking light cookbooks If I find any good recipes I'll send them on.

My Tuesday Tip is the same as some of the rest journal and water.

Hey All,

I am in a rush and don't have time to respond to everyone...I do enjoy reading all the posts though and hope to have more time soon.

I came across this recipe for ice cream sandwiches...I am familar with just putting FF Cool Whip between Chocolate Graham Crackers, but this looks so much better. I will be trying them soon. Thought some of you would like to try them as well.

I am pleased for I have been losing steadily for several weeks now. I have been sick with Kidney Infection and wasn't hungry and I must have "shrunk my tummy" or something, I just don't want to eat as much. Hope I can stay this way. I still have trouble getting all the water in, or the exercise. I biked on my stationary bike about 3 tenths of a mile and was pooped...does that tell you how out of shape I am???????????:(

Here is the recipe:
Healthy Ice Cream Sandwiches
1 box Nabisco Honey Made Chocolate Graham Crackers
1 large box sugar-free, fat-free Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 1/2 cups Skim Milk
8 oz tub Lite Cool Whip

Mix pudding, vanilla and milk.
Fold in Cool Whip.
Spread 2 tbs of mixture onto 1 graham square and put a graham square on top.
Freeze.

One Serving (one "sandwich")- 1.5 Points

**"These are delicious and the perfect one point snack!
I made them with 1 small box of vanilla and 1 small box of banana pudding and used 3 cups of skim milk,
and it was icy-like. You could do the same with substituing any flavor of pudding.

** this isn't my comment, this is the person who submitted the recipes comment...~Syn~

Syn I have made those - FF Cool Whip between Chocolate Graham Crackers and they are really good.

I need to get to dinner before it's too late - litterally since it's already 7:29PM....

Happy New Year
 

Hello to one and all! I havent been here in months and after checking in with Oprah I decided to check in with you all. Unfortunately I dont know many of you and most of the people I did knwo arent here. I am will ing to make some new friends though so let me fill you in on me......I am a thin healthy person trying to get out of an unhealthy body!! All this extra weight is making me feel much older than I am (34). I did lose this weight once but controlling emotional eating but then I got pregnant and it all came back:( I am so dissappointed in myself that I cant hardly talk about it without getting hysterical--not a good thing.
But its a new year and I have to stop dwelling on the past and concentrating on the future. So anyone got any good stories about how their new years is going?????

Hey-2cute--Iam glad to see you are still here!!!!!

Love
Trixii

Hip Hip Hooray !!!!
 

Trixii is back.... Trixii is back !!!!!! Hip hip hooray !!!
Welcome HOME !!!! It is soooo good to see you again. I have missed you very very much. Can you see how big I am smiling.??:D
There are still lots of us old timers here. Thinthinker, Andria, Susie, oh.. my mind is going blank. LOL . I think Syn was here with you too.????
It is a new day, a new year and a perfect time for a NEW YOU TOO. A new you in 2002 !!!
I just LOVED that saying you wrote...
I am a thin healthy person trying to get out of an unhealthy body. Did you hear that on Oprah? I missed her show the day it was about weight loss. I guess it must have been pretty good if it got you to come back and try again. I am so glad you watched it.

SYN.... I am so happy for your success. WAY TO GO !!!
Those ice cream sandwiches sounds yummy. Mmmmm
As far as riding only .3 of a mile... mark your calendar..... You are going to be so proud of yourself when you mark it again in a couple of months and can say... I rode my bike 1 mile today. :D
I am soooo proud of you.!!! I started just walking to the mail box. Today I am amazed that I was that badly out of shape. Not that I am great now... LOL ... but I am much better. And you know my motto.... Progress not perfection.

Mary... isn't it nice when we get our house back to ourselves again. :cool:
I love my family, BUT I love my time alone TOO !!!!
I think maybe that is one reason I stay up late so much. I really NEED alone time. REALLY !!!! :lol:
I am looking forward to your recipes. My goal is to start with cooking at least one meal a week from a recipe. This may not sound like a lot to some of you... but for ME ...It is quite an accomplishment.

I am out of here for the evening. It was so good seeing you guys again.
Remember yesterday does not matter.... Today is all that counts!!!

Well, here I am again. Today started out OK. It was my first day trying to get OP again. I journaled, I drank water, I portioned my food. The problem was that I was HUNGRY all day and it was driving me nuts. By this evening I cracked and binged. I couldn't stand the hunger, the emptiness. I've eaten SO MUCH over the past weeks that I've stretched my stomach to an enormous size again and normal portions leave me hungry. I know it is a matter of time and control to get it to shrink down again, and I'm not giving up. After all, the saying is "progress, not perfection".....right? I made it through MOST of the day and met MOST of my goals with the journaling and the water. I will do better tomorrow. Talk to ya then,
Jen
:wave:

PS> What ever happened to Lynne????

I weighed myself this morning. Went and got my glasses and weighed myself again. Got off and then back on the scale.

Here is my weigh in – down, lost 10 pounds!!!!

Now although I am happy, I did have the flu so I don’t want to set myself up for a let down because I know one good meal could add 5 pounds!

I did notice, however when I was getting dressed my feet did seem smaller.:lol:

Time to dance!!!!!!

Welcome back Trixie...I wasn't here when you were...but I love to read everyone's post...I need motivation...as much as I can get!!
I too lost weight (97 lbs) and then got pregnant and gained a majority of it back. I am finally ready to tackle this project once and for all! My first goal is my 10% then I am going to work on getting back to where I was before I got pregnant and then I will go from there! How old is your baby now?

Ladybug...congrats on the 10 lbs lost...forget that one good meal...concentrate on portions and drinking the water and that 10 lbs will stay off for good! And I know I am not one to preach exercise...but it does work!!!!

Jen don't beat yourself up....try and fill up on high fiber foods or high protein foods to help keep you feeling full. I find the high fiber and the water do it for me!

Syn those ice cream sandwiches sound wonderful...I am going to get the stuff to make them this weekend. They are good for when you have that sweet craving! I use to do just the cool whip and graham crackers...but yours sound so much more filling!

2Cute...Progress not Perfection...I like that...its so true...one step at a time...water one week, journaling the next, exercise another and within a month we have made progress...and now to just keep the motivation and keep the loss going! I did it once I can do it again...you are such an inspiration!! Doesn't it feel great to be in control and to see the weight melting off? When I lost the weight the first time though...I knew I looked better...size 14 was definately better than size 28...but I didn't see the loss in the mirror...I was still FAT...I am going to work on changing that perception too!

Hi Grannie, Thin and everyone else...come out and play today...I need you all here to keep me inspired!!

Gotta get to work now...boss lady just walked in! Have a good day...I will check back again before lunch!

Michelle

Wow! Lucky, that is awesome!

Isn't that the best feeling? I intend to have a similar joyful feeling next Tue @ weigh in. I am officially 255...only 105 lbs from goal!

I read an interesting article last night, in the Nov issue of Good Housekeeping magazine. Some trainer to the stars gave tips about successful weight loss. He said that we need to calculate our "Basic Metabolic Rate" and "Activity Levels" to get an accurate number of cals that will facilitate weight loss! Duh! Of course we do! Anyway, If you're interested, here's how you figure all that out. (If not, skip ahead to 2cutes latest post, they're always funny!)

661 plus(4.38x weight in lbs) plus (4.38 x height in inches) minus (4.7 x age) equals BMR. This is the minimum number of calories your body needs to keep it alive, additional calories are needed to perform daily tasks, ie: washing, dressing, etc

Activity levels:
sedentary--1.15 * light--1.3 * moderate--1.4 (3-4 hours/week of exercise * very active--1.6 (4-6 hrs/wk exercise) * very active--1.8 (6-8 hrs exercise)

Multiply your BMR by youtr activity level...this will give you the number of cals your body needs to maintain your weight, adjust accordingly by decreasing caloric intake, while maintaining or increasing level of activity. Do the Math!

I like it so far...will elaborate when I'm not falling asleep at the keyboard again...see ya'll later

Morning all
DH was up and down all night with a tooth ache so I feel like crap.

Not much going on. welcome back Trixie nice to meet you.

Better go for now.

Hey everyone :)

Two days of journalling, and I'm feeling good! Already realizing how much I've cut back on my water intake. I had convinced myself 80 oz. was going to be fine for winter. Still, I honestly haven't been getting in even 80 a day. Working my way back up to 100 and then 120. Progress in the works, folks! I've let exercise dwindle to about nothing the last few months, and my fat grams have been creeping back up while dietary fiber has been sliding down. Are you guys just giggling at me getting back into all this? And no, I'm not spending hours figuring these out, it is done for me. I'm too lazy and too short on time to do it the other way!

Kat, you made a great point with your calculations. It really is important to figure out what your personal rate is. Yet another reason for checking out some of the journalling programs around, because many figure your metabolic rate. It takes about a week for accuracy, but what a huge difference it makes knowing what is really right for you and not an average crowd.

Mary, I'm sorry your DH isn't feeling well. Certainly has an impact on everyone else in the house, doesn't it? *HUGS*

Michelle, you gave Jen the same advice I was going to. Lots of fiber! And you just sounded so cute and upbeat in your post, I had to comment on your great attitude. :)

Lucky, WAHOO!!! Sounds like you are definitely going to hit your V-Day goal. :)

Jen, so good seeing you back! I'm two days back into it and the sugar cravings are about to kick me in the backside. I broke down last night and had two servings of gumdrops, of all things! Basically, they were all that was available. :lol: It would have been worse, but I loaded up heavily on vegetables last night for dinner. Maybe try some vegetable soups and stews for the next couple of days? They are hearty and work great as comfort food without any of the guilt afterwards. I cheat and buy bags of frozen veggies for mine and use a couple of canned items. Means it is ready in minutes, super easy to prepare and inexpensive all at the same time. BTW, you and I need to do some chatting. We were in almost the exact same situation as you guys, even down to joining the Army. I have some great suggestions on coping and making the best of military life if you would like. :)

2cute, I know exactly what you mean about the alone time. And if it makes you feel any better, the boxes we cleared out for the flea market a few weeks ago all came out of my bedroom. It has been storage ever since we moved in here! There are more where those came from, unfortunately. We'll get it done before spring this year. (yes, you can hear another goal there...)

Trixii, it is so good hearing from you again! I hope you come back to us on a regular basis. :)

Syn, glad to hear you are feeling better. Nice when things like that have the side effect of helping us lose weight after. Also, the sandwiches sound heavenly!

Ok, I'm about out of time this morning. Off to journal my breaky and lunch and head out the door! Have a good day everyone. :)

Andria

Sorry you had a rough night Mary. Hope tonight's better.

I'm still getting used to posting here so. I missed yesterday so here's my "Tuesday tip" - I've been walking away from binging by brushing my teeth! I can't stand to eat right after I brush my teeth - Needless to say there are some days I brush my teeth about 12-14 times :lol:

I can't provide a number for Wednesday weigh-in. My trainer has told me to stay off the scales until I notice a change in my clothes. I am, however feeling great - eating properly and exercising this week so my results will be good when I decide to yank the scale out of the closet!

Have a great Wednesday, everyone.
KimH:)

Listen... 2cute is singing....
 

I'm late.
I'm late.
For a very important date.
NO time to say hello-goodbye... I'm late...I'm late ...I'm LATE !!!! :dizzy:

I'm baaaaaack!
 

I warned ya in advance didn't I?? LOL I am sooo full from lunch today and I only used 6 points! I had a 5 point Healthy Choice entree and a bowl of the WW veggie soup for 1 point. I put in a half cup of elbow macaroni in the whole pot just for filler. It came out pretty good. I use vegetable broth and leave out the tomato stuff. Its a big change and pretty tasty! I had a 3 point breakfast this morning and used 2 points for pretzels in between. So I have plenty of points to use at home tonight! Last night I banked 10 points and I wasn't hungry at all! I already got in my 8 glasses of water today. I make myself have 2 glasses before I leave in the morning. I put the glass in a central location and each time I walk by it I make myself take two big sips. Before I knew it the water was all gone!

2Cute...where you off to so fast? You better get back here soon!

Kim...brushing the teeth is a good idea...whatever works! I wouldn't be able to brush my teeth that many times in one day...this morning I had to sneak into the bathroom to brush because I can't find my son's toothbrush and he loves to brush his teeth with me every morning. I think he threw it in the trash yesterday!

Andria...I am totally motivated right now! I usually am for a few weeks...but after that I need help! I had a very successful day yesterday and today so far has been fantastic! I hope I can help others here like they have helped me get back on track!

Grannie hope you feel better soon! Its hard to function when you don't get the sleep you need!

Kat...that was pretty nifty information. I love working with numbers so of course I had to do the calculations.

Well I better get back to work! I'll be checking in again before I leave! So all you who haven't posted today...come out and play!!

Have a great day! Michelle

My reflections
 

Hi friends
I finally got my official weigh-in for my weightloss support group last night, and the number is~~~261~~~that makes my total weight loss for 2001 at 23.50 pounds and grand total from beginning at 32.75 ~*~*~*~I am just tumbling with happiness, and I am looking forward to another successful year.
Having before, and during progress pictures really helps me to see how far I've come and to keep inspiring me to go! go! GO!
I can look back at my food diaries and activates to see what works and what doesn't and make what changes I can. Quitting my job in July was one of my true turning points, now I am able to take care of ME.
I also just got my grades for this past semester and because of it, I consider myself an average nerd, that's meant in a good way. LOL :lol: Now I am so looking forward to getting back in my classes in about three weeks. Ok, ok I hope I am not taking to much of your valuable time but I just had to get all of this out or I will burst. LOL..:lol:.. I have found that it is easier to look for the good things in whatever happens and keep success/progress on my mind as there is no turning back now for me~~~~~~:)
Have a GREAT DAY friends and I'll see you all lighter.
Joanne
293.75/261/150

Hi everyone! :wave: Gosh it's sooooo great to see the thread this busy. You all must have made weightloss New Year's resolutions! :D Regardless, it is so nice to see some new people and lots of old and AWOL friends! I'm so excited! :spin:

Sorry to have been gone for a couple of days. It's been hectic here as well as I'm going through some type of 'funk'. Not sure what's going on.

I went to WI Monday and was down a pound and a half! Very happy to have my first loss of the New Year! Modest, but a loss, nonetheless! :o

LuckyLadyBug: I use the excuse of not journalling when I eat out too. What a mistake! And it is only an excuse!! I have found that I can write it all down, which is a start. It's just putting the WW point value to it all that becomes the problem. I will do better!

Mary: 35 pounds is a wonderful total! You've been doing really well! Keep up the good work! * Enjoy your son being back to work. A little solitude is good for us. I'm glad because one son is back to school and the other is working, so my days are freer now too. * How's the CD Burner coming. Any good music coming out of there yet??

Katrina: Yes, I have a Taco Soup recipe. It's a little different than LLB's. Mine doesn't have as many ingredients. I'll post it below for you. * I'll check out Fitday. It sounds interesting.

Michelle: "don't rejoin WW unless you are going to stick with it!" What nerve! Those are fighting words, but heck whatever kicks us in the butt and works, go with it!!! :) It sounds like your attitude is back in order and you're ready to go!!! Good job battling the weather and joining WW. It does a body good!

2cute: Do you have the nutrition info on the pumpkin rolls? They didn't look very lowfat, but I see a bunch of places where they could be 'lightened'. * I absolutely loved the smilie hug. How cute! [[[[hugs]]]] back at you!

Malia: Welcome back it's good to see you! Glad you survived the holidays. * Sounds like your attitude is in check and you're ready to move in 2002!

Kim: Welcome aboard! I hope you will post whether you have something to offer or not. This thread is a combination of give AND take. Some times we all need one and then sometimes we get the other. Either way, it's a positive thing.

Andria: Glad to hear you're back OP and feeling better about the world. Must have been that little vacation you took. Gave you an opportunity to refocus!

Jen: Glad to see you back! I'm sorry your life is still bumming you out but maybe after Friday things will look up! * It must be hard gettting hubby ready to leave! * I'm sure leaving Pizza Hut will help! * I loved the story about your MIL and the 'fat clothes'!! What a hoot! And I agree with 2cute, if you're not going to change your eating habits why get the surgery and if you are going to change, you don't need the surgery! That is sooooo true!

Susie: 4:45 in the morning??? OMG! You must be a saint, honey. That is far too early for me.

Joanne: You did great in 2001! Here's to another successful year! * Don't ever apologize for sharing yourself with us. It sounds like you've had a great year all the way around and you're right about keeping the positive in the forefront of your thoughts!!!

Trixii, honey: I'm soooo glad to see you!!! Glad you're back. How is it working with your daughter in your class??? Yes, it's been that long since you've been here. You left us all in a lurch. You were so worried about how that would turn out and then you left us as school started and we've all been waiting to hear since. Fill us in, girlfriend!

Syn: Glad you're making it here more often too. The ice cream sandwiches sound good.

Gosh, I hope I caught you all. There are so many new folks and returning friends that I hope I didn't miss someone. It's good to see the thread so busy.

Taco Soup

1 envelope dry Ranch Dressing Mix
1 envelope dry taco seasoning
1 jar Great Northern white beans
2 cans whole kernal corn
1 large can diced tomatoes

Mix all ingredients in a pot and simmer until hot throughout.
1 cup = 1 WW point
I usually add 1 package of Morningstar Farms Soy Crumbles to the pot. It increases the points to 2 cups = 3 WW points, but then it is nice and thick like a chili.

Gotta run. You all have a good night.

"A mistake is simply another way of doing things." - Katherine Graham

Evening all
Just a quick post. DH got a root canal today and he has two abcessed teeth. Hope we sleep better tonight.

Thin I have only burned one CD so for. I copied my family tree files on CD.

I failed on food misrably today I went in to town to get DH perscription filled and there was pizza hut calling so I had the buffet. didn't eat too awfull much.

Well I better go for now. be back in the morning

Well how about that!! I'm posting TWO DAYS IN A ROW!! That's progress for me. Today has been better. Still a bit hungry, but have kept control. Only three more days of Pizza Hut. I will have to make one more pizza before I leave. It's SO much better when you can make the way you want. To order a pizza after making them yourself is very dissapointing cuz it's just not the same. Oh well.

TT: Glad to see you too. Let's just keep it up!!

Andria: OMG YES!! We MUST chat! I am pretty freaked out about what's going to happen over the next weeks and months. I have NO idea. Please, anything you could tell me would be great. I need someone that's "been there, done that" with the Army. My email is: [email protected] . I would :love: to hear from you!!

SO MANY POSTS.....so little time . I can't keep up. I will try to work on that. Anyhoo, I'm off to bed. Another hectic day tomorrow.
Jen
:wave:

Hello hello hello....
 

Sorry I had to run in and out earlier today. I have been sooooo productive today :D and my daughter and I are trying to get all the "FUN" in we can before she has to go back to college. LOL

She has been kind of puny so while she is sleeping I am working my butt off trying to play catch up around the house. I have been boxing up clothes that I just don't wear anymore and even a few that are too big. I did a bunch of laundry and even cleaned my shower and oven. :eek:

When my daughter woke up we decided to go to the movies and we saw "Joe Somebody". It has Tim Allen in it (Tim the tool man Taylor). It was a cute movie. I was pleasantly surprised. I would recommend it for a fun afternoon. One of those few movies for the ENTIRE family. No sex, no murders, no cussing.
Then we shopped for about an hour. I bought 4 sweet little baby outfits that were like 70% off. This weekend I am going to Kansas to see my niece's new baby boy. His pictures are sooo cute. I bought him 2 outfits and my "soon to be" second granddaughter 2 outfits. She is due in February. :smug:
Then we met up with my DH for dinner out. I ate a little more than I should...but didn't pig out either. I love it when I come out of an "all you can eat" restaurant and DON'T have to say... "Ooohhhhh, I ate too much". :lol:

Today is Weigh in Wednesday. Let's see... I can weigh the pros and cons of making positive changes in my life.
On one hand I can eat whatever I want and as much as I want ... it is my body.
On the other hand, the price I pay for such a freedom has been obesity, low self esteem, and physical limitations.

On one hand I can sit around the house and complain that I am too fat and out of shape to do anything ... it is true, I am fat.... I can't walk a mile....I can't jog and my knees are too bad to ride a bike.
On the other hand I can quit listing all the many things I can't do and start listing one or two that I CAN !!!! All I need is a beginning. A walk to the mail box each day. Raising veggie cans as weights over my head. Dancing in my clumsy way to Richard Simmons...even if it is sitting down. :rolleyes: ANY movement is better than none.

On one hand I can sit and complain that I don't have the money to go to WW or join gyms or buy a treadmill or bike.
On the other hand I could count my blessings that the library has tons of books, including WW books and that walking is free and dancing to the radio is free. Even exercising in my living room is free.

On one hand I can feel sorry for myself because all my family can eat whatever they want and not gain a pound. And to top it off... I get no support for my endeavors.
On the other hand I have all the people here in 3FC to give me support and they understand what it is liketo be fat. Those people who can eat anything don't have clue how you are feeling. I could join WW or TOPS or even start a support group myself.

On one hand I could eat whatever I want and whenever I want and just not care what it does to me....emotionally, physically and spiritually.
On the other hand the "feeling" of peace, and pride, and happiness I have when I abstain from overeating far outweighs the sacrifice.

When I weigh the pros and cons of changing my eating habits and living habits..... I definitely see that following my food plan is a Privilege not a punishment. It is a blessing not a curse. It is not only good for me...it is good to me.

I exchange swimming for more mobility and flexibility
I exchange shame for pride.
I exchange bloating, gas, and eating till I am sick ... for energy, health, productivity.
I exchange hopelessness for hope.
Yes ... when I weigh the pros and cons.... THE PROS WIN !!!!

I am sorry I gabbed so long that I don't have time to reply to everyone.
I just feel soooo strongly about changing my life. I don't judge my progress merely by what the scales says. I weigh my progress by how far I have come.... physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Love to all..... and I hope you weigh your success by every little baby step you take. Let those baby steps grow into toddler steps and let that success take you on down the scale. :love:

Oh my gosh...I have been having withdrawals! I hope you all come back in and post today!

I ate two slices of pesto pizza this morning for breakfast...I have been bad! But I banked another 6 points last night for a total so 24 so I can account for them! Just wanted to make the loss bigger but...life goes on!

I have to take my son to the doctor's office this afternoon. HE has a bad cold and was throwing up last night. Poor little guy. Its the first time in 16 months that he has done that! I hope he doesn't have an ear infection or anything like that. Hopefully its just a cold that will pass soon!

I will check back in later to see if anyone came out to play!

Michelle

FINALLY!

I don't like not being able to post for a whole day!:?: You guys keep me honest and accountable! But most of all, I MISSED everyone! :wave:

I've been doing really well, food wise, well, everything wise, for that matter! I enter my food choices each day at Fitday and it really is helping me to see what I'm doing and how much I have left to play with as the day goes on. So I plan better...any way, I have TWO solid days of good eating under my belt so far, feeling like new habits are taking hold...I know the next weigh in will be good! :)

There are so many of us here now, it's great to read everyone's posts! 2cute said it every well...the support/understanding that we don't receive at home is HERE in abundance! Every story, every stumble, every joy, every success, every bump in the road that we share, is helpful to all of us, if for no other reason than it makes us realize that we ARE NOT ALONE! :smug:

In other words, on this Thankful Thursday, I am thankful to be a part of this group...you guys are awesome!:o

Thinthinker, thanks for the recipe, I may even have all those ingredients on hand (I love when that happens!) Will try it and report results.

Gotta fly...messy house is calling, make that SCREAMING at me!

Be good...

;)

Like Michelle I was having withdrawels

I missed all of you. Food has been bad I feel like i'm starving. I did step some today. The weather is so dreary it is going to rain.
I better run DH came home early:)

Hello.

Grumble Grumble ... I spent over 1/2 hour writing a response to everyone's post and then I deleted it accidently just before I was done..

So now I will just say hello and I am thinking of all of you.

Whatever happened to Dottisweightlosszone? Is it gone for good?

I am still managing to stay OP. I have to stay away from the grocery store if I am hungry and stick to a list no other buying and I do ok. Today I wanted to buy some white cheddar popcorn in the worst way...but I left the bag there after picking it up.
I bought 2 gallons of water instead..:lol:

I am sure the clerk was wondering where my chips and other junk food was...But I was good!:smug:

I was thinking about buying some WOW chips but I haven't looked at their points...I have also heard they can affect your stomach etc....Knowing me I couldn't stop at a handful...I would have to somehow justify eating the whole dang bag..and then sit in the bathroom all night or something:o Anyone out there eat them without any problems?

Good to see so many posting...

I can't believe our Minnesota weather...must be in the 40's again today...or close to 50....No snow thus far this winter, or not enough to shovel anyway and the temps have been far above the norm. Sure will make the Winter short no matter what we get the rest of the season.

Anyway I have to run....

Syn do you have Hanover by Snyder's chips out your way? Tonight at the grocery store I found these veggie chips that they make. 21 chips is 3 points. They are quite tasty and more than a handful. I love them. Even John was eating them tonight! I had to smack his hand and make him get his own. I already counted out my 21 chips into a bowl and put the bag away. I wasn't sharing...no way! They were too good. They are great to have with a sandwich for lunch or as a snack at night. I am going to go get more tomorrow. They were on sale plus they had a $1.oo off coupon on the bag!

BTW, Dotties is now at www.dwlz.com She is still around in full force!

Grannie...today is gone...tomorrow will be a new day and the food can be better! I ended up having a 4 point lunch and a 7 point dinner including the veggie chips. So I stayed at maximum points for the first time this week. Its time to go to bed now so I don't wonder into the kitchen!!

Kat when you get done with your house will you come do mine. It is such a pig sty right now!! I can't stand it....since Andrew is sick I will stay home tomorrow and hopefully he will let me clean and do laundry. I had to leave work at 10 today and take him to the doctor. He has a bad cold...no ear infection or anything. He just whines and cries all day long and wants to me held. Poor little guy! I hope he is better tomorrow.

2Cute...where are ya today!!!

Thin, Andria, Jen, Malia, Kim, Ladybug, Trixie, Joanne...where are you all today> We need you all here!!

I will catch you all in the morning! I didn't bank any points today! But it was still a successful day!

Michelle

That was scary I didn't know how long I could make it without you !!! Sure glad they got the site back working.

Kat I have to get Fitday loaded with the things I eat. I think then I will like it. I have trouble with all the choices. I had chicken that I had cooked in a crockpot with salsa - that's it. I entered "chicken various ways but couldn't get what I wanted. Maybe I should read the help in case I have been doing it wrong. :?:

Syn I don't know where you are in Minnesota but I had 18 inches of snow to deal with right after Thanksgiving. It is almost all gone now. :) But it is suppose to snow Sat & Sun. :(

I went out to dinner tonight. I had cod, potato's, and a salad, one beer and coffee so hopefully I did okay.

I am so happy this site is back up and I can "talk" to you guys that I can't think of anything to say.

Oh, for all you that remember the "think out of the box" idea I did..... My belly dancing tapes came today.

Guess what I will be doing tomorrow? :rolleyes: :eek: :rolleyes:

GOOD EVENING LADIES

This is my 4th day on program now and I am doing so well I scare myself. I have the deep feeling that this is truly the time I will keep going until I reach my final goal which I have picked to be by February 14, 2004, then go on to "lifetime." I decided when I started out "this time" to do that "high-low" program that I developed for myself incorporating the 18 through 25 points. That is what my last leader approved for me since I wasn't losing very well on all those points allowed for my weight and I would eventually have to get down to that number of points anyway for lifetime ~ it is just a bit of a headstart for practice. I really have to do some budgeting of my points to have some for each meal. Friday being my very high day is the treat of the week. I am leaving myself open to do some adjustment with this program if my system can't handle it in the long run. I don't want it to get in the mode thinking I am starving it. This eating high-low system is supposed to stop that kind of feeling. I am going to be true to myself and weigh and measure my food when at all possible and plan my days ahead. Stop eating out so much and do a lot of home cooking. I am revisiting some of my old favorite WW recipes and will make them for dinner and have the left overs for lunch the next day. Most of them I can make in 4 portions and will only make the ones that Cowboy really likes. [He likes everything I fix though.]

I love this feeling of CONTROL. Hope you are having a great evening.

I made the Healthy Ice Cream Sandwiches & WW Vegie Soup to help me get through next week.

I also did one session of my belly dancing tape and my sides hurt. :lol: :lol:

They were talking about doing things with your stomache I didn't even know a person could do. :eek:

It is fun, thanks for the idea 2Cute.

I am here on a Saturday!!!!!
 

Hey ladies,

Can you believe it, I am here on a Saturday! We finally bought a computer for home. Now I can post on the weekends too!

The computer was something I was determined to buy and we got a good price at Best Buy and on top of that, I needed a good reward for getting my 45 POUND STAR today at WW. Yes, that is right, I finally got my star. I lost 2.5 pounds at weigh-in today, and now have officially lost 46 pounds (65 from my highest weight). I am jazzed!

I don't have time right now to read everyone's post, but I wanted to drop in and give my good news. I can't believe I am only 4 pounds away from 50! I am going to do this...I am. I don't care if it takes 5 years of losing, I am not giving up and I am not going to gain back this weight.

Will stop in tomorrow to try and catch up.

Don't post here.

Go to:
300+ And Ready To Try Again #121

Way to go Susie!!

I am thrilled for you !!!!! 46 pounds - YOU GO GIRL

Congrats on the computer also - we need weekend posters.

See you Sunday!!!! :wave: