Good day to all of you.
Katrina thanks for the recipe I'll have to try it. DH will only eat ww bread.

I haven't done much today. I still feel bad. DH called and let me know he had made it to Toronto last night. I'll be glad when he comes home.

Well I better go and do something.

Hey everyone :)

My disposition is much more sunny today. So is my outlook :) I get to walk a mile a day this week, and I think I'll break it up into two separate walks the first couple of days. That half mile is still making me breathe hard. It is amazing to me how much muscle you lose in 12 weeks mostly off your feet.

My tip of the day would be to remember to take exercise in baby steps, just like we do everything else in our programs. If you try to start out running, chances are you will be sore and hurting the second or third day and not want to go back. If walking around the block is too hard at first, try walking to the end of your street. If that is too far, try from your house to the next house or your mailbox or just out the door.

DH is ready to go for a walk with me. I'd better get out the door while he is still in the mood. :)

Andria

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Hello, everyone! :wave: And a good day it is! I went to WI this morning and I am down another pound and a half! WooHoo!! I'm doing the happy dance again! :) :D :) :D :) :D :) I hope you don't mind me getting so excited but this is 3 weeks of losses in a row and by golly, I think I may have got it!!! :spin:

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Sorry, this board does not like my happy dance! :(

I drank more water this weekend than I have in eons! Peed more too, the truth be known! :o But I just rationalized that for every trip I made to the bathroom I was losing another ounce. So I didn't mind too much!

Sorry I missed Soup and Salad Sunday. I'll have to see what I can come up with by the time I get to the bottom of the post! :lol:

Katrina: Glad you liked the Dreamscicle. Now you have to try it with raspberries or strawberries. Yum Yum! :T

2cute: Sounds like you had a nice celebration with your family. That Red Lobster all you can eat shrimp sounds like a good special. Glad you had fun! * The cheese spread sounds wonderful, and yes, I will use the FF variety cream cheese! :rolleyes:

Mary: Hope you're doing ok with honey out of town.]

Katrina: I am so glad that your whole family showed up for the party. That is wonderful. Sometimes we have to put those sour feelings on hold and just do it! I'm glad it turned out well. Maybe your brother and sister will start to mend, who knows. * I have found that I used to starve before going out too so that I could have whatever I wanted. Then when I would get there, I would really just 'pig-out'. It is so much more responsible to have something before you go and to be better when you are away. Besides, I think people watch us when we're out and shake their little fingers :nono: or roll their eyes :rolleyes: when they see our plates. I would rather go to a party not really hungry and be good while I'm there. Can you tell I'm a 'closet eater'???? :lol:

LuckyLadyBug: You sound like you're having alot of fun with the belly dancing. Keep up the good work.

Akasha: Glad you came to visit us over here! Welcome! We're kind of a fun group and we're always glad to have newcomers!

Andria: Gosh I'm sorry you're having such a hard time of it lately. I guess I missed something, I didn't know you had lost a child. I'm so sorry! [[[[hugs]]]] That must be terrible! * I'm glad you are back to walking and the knee is healing better. Getting out of doors and walking will help some. Just being alone with your thoughts and nature can work wonders!

Lynne: We will really miss you. Check in when you can and just say 'hi'. We'll look forward to the pictures.

Valerie: Good to see you! It's a shame about your living situation. Maybe that will sort itself out, all in good time. * Walking around a lake, how beautiful that must be. And I bet the dog will love it. * As for WW, to cut down on costs they offer multi-week prepaid programs. So you can pay one price and get coupons for 8, 12, or 16 week programs. That will save you a little bit. And don't forget, you're worth it!!!

Ok girls, here's what I found for your Soup and Salad Sunday recipe on Monday. With Valentine's Day right around the corner (and 2 birthday girls) here's something special for dessert.

Frozen Snickers

1/2 gallon low fat vanilla ice cream, softened
2 cups FF Cool Whip
6 oz. (1 cup) Grape Nuts cereal
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 pkg. FF sugar free chocolate pudding (dry)

1. Blend softened ice cream with Cool Whip. Set aside.
2. Combine Grape Nuts, peanut butter and dry chocolate pudding mix.
3. Add both mixtures together. Spoon into cupcake liners and freeze.

16 servings = 5 WW points each
24 servings = 3.5 WW points each (sorry, don't have nutrition info)

Hope you all have a great day. We'll talk soon.

"To have a reason to get up in the morning, it is necessary to possess a guiding principle. A belief of some kind. A bumper sticker if you will." - Judith Guest

OMG, that sounds awesome!:eek: :spin: :eek: Gotta add those ingredients to my shopping list!

This was suppose to be short..... LOL
 

Good morning Good morning Good Morning !! Ooppss it is afternoon. :^: LOL

I wish I had time to post to everyone... but again I am short on time.
It was either come post something short or not at all.. so here I am with a short hello.

Mary.. i actually am looking forward to when I CAN wear a girdle to hold all this flab in. LOL. Who would have thought? :lol:

Kat.. I am a former OAer myself. It HELPED me sooo much. If you go just remember to put principles before personalities. There are good and not as good sponsors. It is true what they say... "you can leave the program but the program never leaves you". LOL
You did so great at your family gathering.. I am glad it worked out so well for everyone.

Akasha... Welcome again. 50lbs gone is GREAT!!!! Congratulations.
WW is a great program and mini goals is the best way to approach success.

Andria..Bless your heart. {{{ HUGS }}} Somehow I missed that you had lost a child too. I am sooooo sorry. That would be a hard one to overcome. But you can. Journaling is one step in that direction. Keep taking it one day at a time. {{{ HUGS }}} I am glad you sre doing better today. I am glad you are taking the Positive Action for yourself. :love:

Lynne.. if you are like me... we will be seeing you again soon.
I HAVE to make time for this group. It is my lifesaver in an ocean of busyness, obligations, shame, guilt, hopelessness... life in short. Don't forget the pictures!!!!

Valerie... Today is the DAY for your recovery!!! One day at a time.
I know how frustrating your new situation in your housing can get. Take it one day at a time untill you can make a change.

Lucky lady.. What the heck is "lutifisk"?
You said so many good things. "Slow and easy".... "motivation is food for the brain".
This weight issue is as much in the MIND as it is in the body.
If you don't keep your thinking straight you will turn to the food.
BUT if you don't keep your food straight.. you will get stinkin thinkin.
BOTH are important.

Thin.... Congratualtions!!!!! Three weeks in a row!!!! Way to go girl !!!! I saved all these smilies just for you !!! :D ;) :smug: :) :cool: :spin:
I would add one more for the recipe... but your 3 weeks in a row deserve them more. LOL

Well... so much for this being short. :lol: I really have to get busy before hubby gets home.
It is not just for him.. it makes ME feel better to be productive too.
This picture is of Thin doing her HAPPY DANCE. LOL

Hello everyone,

Andria, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Walking does wonders. Writing too.

Katrina, I'm happy you had a wonderful day yesterday. I know about the brother/sister thing. I always vowed if I had kids I would never pit them against each other like my parents did. But I could never put that to the test as I don't have kids. With my dad gone, I thought we would be closer. But we tolerate each other that's about it.

Thin, I love playtex bras. Especially the 18hr #4395. Hopefully, kmart will continue to supply my size. Walmart sells the smaller sizes. I also bought cooking spray. I really need to take a good look at cooking. Frying 6 out of 7 days is not good healthwise.

Sunday was a busy day on this thread. Too bad I was sleeping the day away. Guess what I got? A cold. Argh. On the positive side, I am drinking alot of water and maybe I'll break my plateau. I'm home sick today and tomorrow. I hope to put time to good use by completing my "plan". I got some inspiration from Discovery Health's Body Challenge: http://health.discovery.com/converge...nts/grove.html

My body type is similar to Fran Grove. A doctor commented that her body type (tall and muscular) will make it easy for her to lose weight. Taking that into account, I'm going to start lifting light weights on the days in between richard. I'll use kathy smith's march to fitness. In between each song, I'll do one body area. The last time I lost weight, I lifted weights and lost inches. The scale was slow to show any improvement though.

Did alot of gabbing for someone who's sick, don't tell my work.
Malia

Will post more tomorrow...but had to say:

I have been thinking and searching in books, folders, boxes etc. trying to find my Snickers Recipe and wa la!!!!

Thin Thin Thin I want to kiss you!

You have made me so happy....THANK YOU

From me to you!

I've missed you guys!
 

Hi all! :wave: I just had to stop in and be the first one to wish 2cute a Happy Birthday! :D

2cute: Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday dear 2cute! ] Happy Birthday to you! And many more...... Hope you have a wonderful day!!! * Thanks for all the smilies!! It feels good to be on top of things for a change.

Katrina: Enjoy!!!

Malia: Ahhhh, the #4395, my favorite!!!! Just wish they would make it in some pretty fabrics!

LuckyLadyBug: Glad to be of service! Smoochie, smoochie!

Tina: Hi! You were posting when I was so I missed you. * Hope you enjoy the Dreamscicle! My family really loves it. * I'm glad the walking tape is working out for you!

Gonna run. Just wanted to get my Happy Birthday in. Talk to you later on.

I know I just posted, but when it sent me back, TT had just posted and I saw that today was 2cutes birthday and I just had to come back and say Happy Birthday to you 2cute! I hope you have a wonderful day. Your the best!

What a Great Way To Start My Day... Thanks !!
 

Well you know me... if it is after midnight... I will come. :lol:
This is my 4th attempt to post. It won't take it... and then I get knocked off line. I am so glad I copied this.

What great birthday greetings I found. :D
Thank you sooo much!!! :D
I really needed that... I appreciate it so much. {{{ HUGS }}}

I don't know what I will be doing today for my big day... only know that it will NOT include overeatting. I have already got to celebrate Saturday with my daughters so I don't know if I will do anything today. But I will tell you this.... if I am home... I WILL be here..... whether my house is clean or not. :p

Wednesday I am spending at my son's house to help take care of the kids. Her mother is there Monday and Tuesday. Since she had a c-section she can not pick up the 18month old.

My food was pretty good today. I really need to improve on my water and VEGGIES. I did not eat any veggies except green onions. :rolleyes: When I am succcessful it is when I force myself to eat my veggies. Just not eatting sugar or junk food is not enough. It is not just what you don't eat.... it is also what you DO EAT. I need to eat more veggies.

I am out of here.... my dishwasher just turned off so I need to go work in the kitchen. I know I need to get it clean... I say that EVERYDAY. :^: When will I learn. ?????? ( My living room is spotless...LOL)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 2CUTE :love:

Hope all of you are well. I still have the croup.:lol:

Dh will be home tonight.
I'll heck in later. I feel dizzy.

Good morning ladies.
I have been up ALL NIGHT working in my kitchen. :rolleyes:
I have sooo much paper work.
But I am getting it organized. I have a folder for my utility bills and one for my medical bills, and one for my insurance and college stuff... I have several now organizing some of that mess.
It really isn't all that bad. It is only on one counter... but i never seem to get that one counter done... until now. Well... it isn't done yet....:^: I am just so tired I have to get to bed for awhile. I guess I will sleep my birthday away. :(
Mary... thanks for the birthday wish.

Anyway... just snuck in to see if anyone had posted and realized that one more post will take us to another page so I am going to start a new thread and then head for bed.

Do not reply here... instead go to our ongoing new thread... #132.
I will see everyone there. :wave: