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Hey Baylee,

I was wondering about that new fangled math you had going there...:lol: I'm very impressed with you getting our names and places together! Welcome to our merry little group! I think you'll like it here...I sure do!

Hey! Guess what?? I weighed in this am...I lost 4 lbs! I guess when you really stick to the plan and exercise fairly consistently, these things CAN happen! All righty then...only 55 lbs to go for my birthday goal of 199! (July 3rd) oh man...what a present that will be!! :D That's a lot, I know, but it's what I'm shooting for...short term goal, I'd love to get below 250 this month!

Lucky...that is SO true about GUILT! Where does that come from?? Do our mothers teach us that? Do we get it through osmosis? I ALWAYS feel guilty about something! The house isn't immaculate, I didn't go to the PTA meeting, I didn't call my parents, I didn't cook tonight, I didn't shave my legs, I didn't go to the gym, on and on, ad infinitum...Instead of focusing on what I haven't done, I believe I will start keeping track of what I HAVE done and DO everyday! Provide a loving home for my family, work crazy hours, do laundry, bake bread, drive all over the place, do book reports, walk the dog, make dinner (sometimes! ;)) watch "Sponge Bob Squarepants" with my son...(Not to mention the AWESOME Sponge Bob Halloween costume I made this year!) This is going to be my new code...NO MORE GUILT!!!

At WW today, the leader spoke of feelings vs hunger...so here is my Tuesday Tip, as per Ruth: When you are tempted to eat, think of the following...

HALT!

Do you want to eat because you are:

H...hungry? (actual physical feelings of hunger) :T
A...angry? (frustrated?) :mad:
L...lonely? (bored?) :(
T...tired? :yawn:

Give yourself 20 minutes to assess your hunger...is it physical or emotional? Find something to do in the mean time. If it's meal time, then eat, if not, do something that you enjoy instead. (besides eating! :lol: ) Take the time to get to know your true feelings.

My post is getting too long, so I'll just say HI to everyone else for now...I don't want to get bumped for length!

Have a TERRIFIC Tuesday, my friends!

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Howdy! :wave: Just a quickie to let you know I'm still alive! :)

I have something for you all to ponder.
Why are married women heavier than single women? Single women come home, see what's in the fridge and go to bed. Married women come home, see what's in bed and go to the fridge.

I'll be back later when you've had a chance to chew on that one for awhile! :lol:

Evening all

Well I got in my exercise for the day. I am going back to help tomorrow that should finish the painting.
Thin I like that one so true so true:lol:

I didn't know you had muscles in the bottom of your feet:lol: Boy they hurt.

Well I better go wash dishes, I'm too tired to eat.(maybe I should paint every day:lol: )

Baylee: WELCOME.... I love walking outside too but as we know that isn't possible for part of the year in Minnesota. EXCEPT this year...hasn't it been great. I live in Southwest - but almost in the middle of the state - where the bump is on the east side of Minnesota - at the bottom of that.

Kat: CONGRATULATIONS....4 LBS....WAY TO GO What a GREAT idea...keeping track of all you do. I know, for me, it seems I can guilt myself over anything and am tired of it.

Thin Thanks for sharing that it is sooooo perfect.

Tina: You have your hands full with your boy. I sure hope he is better soon. How did WI go? :angel:

Today is good...I exercised so it was a success from that time on. I have to leave for work at 6:30AM tomorrow so I don't know how I will feel about exercising at 4AM - I might just sleep until 5 and exercise when I get home.

I have to start tracking my eating, exercising and, as Kat suggested, the NON-guilt things I do every day. I would love for someone to follow me around and do that for me each day!!!!;)

Hi everyone,

Welcome Baylee! 2cute, I pray your parents will be okay. Just focus on what you need to do. We'll be here, if you need us.

Katrina, spongebob! I love spongebob. My nephew introduced me to the cartoon. I figured it must be "I'll be turning 40 this year--let's be a kid again or is it the hawaiian music?", but it makes me laugh. I see those characters in the people around me. :lol: Especially my brother, Bob. He's more like Patrick, but is very offended by the name. By the way, congratulations on your weight loss.

It worked! Hoping to break my plateau. I did richard yesterday. Today, I did Kathy Smith's March to Fitness. I divided the tape into 4 parts. With a 10lb bar, I did chest press, military press, squats, and situps in between intervals. After my workout and shower, I kept perspiring. I felt hungry. Those muscles were burning them fat cells. I know going this route will probably show a gain, but as I'll be measuring--will show a loss.s

Katrina, I'm watching spongebob right now. Patrick in a loin cloth. Yikes. He looks like a gorilla.

It's time for dinner. Tonight on the olympics, women's skating.

Goodnight,
Malia

Hey everyone :)

I've decided my life is set in a pattern of 1 step forward and 2 back. Glad I'm able to do my walking. Otherwise, I might be curled up in the fetal position by now. AAAARRRRGGGGHHH! Yes, that was a scream of frustration. And yes, I'm laughing at myself now. ;)

I was hanging out on the couch with my girls last night and we were munching on popcorn (air popped, of course) and watching a movie. All of a sudden, I realized I had broken a tooth. Pretty shocking considering I wasn't eating anything really hard. I try to take good care of my teeth, but I guess things happen.

Anyway, the problem is that I have health insurance, but not dental. It is soooo hard to find a dentist who will accept me without insurance. The others won't make payment arrangements. I found one who will see me next Monday, but they need half cash up front. Since we had to pay the co-pay up front for my knee surgery, I don't have it.

I'm frustrated right now, but at least I have a good attitude. It will all come out in the end whether I stress and whine or not. I'm also proud of myself for not using this as an excuse to binge. Not that it would work anyway... Doesn't feel that great to chew!

I'd better run. Takes a lot more time to get out the door in the morning without DH helping. Have a good night. :)

Andria

Good morning all. Hope all of you are ok. Lets stay op today


Andria sorry about the tooth. I know what you mean about insurance and not having enough money to go to the Dr. I guess a lot of us are in the same boat when it comes to insurance coverage.

Welcome Baylee we are a happy go lucky group and we are here for you.

Kat congrats on the 4 lb. loss.

Well I'm off to the library to finish up the painting:wave:

GOOD MORNING!

I love this time of morning...

after I come in from work, about 7:20, we do the pre school run around...rush rush rush...get breakfast together, drive her, find stuff, study spelling words, etc etc...my son walks out the door at 8:45, (he only gets to see the FIRST Sponge Bob episode, Malia, I get to see both!:lol: ) Now, it's time for me! I turn on the computer, make some tea and toast and quietly sit and read my email, check up on what you guys are up to, surf a bit...it's so quiet!! The only problem with that is that I to get TOO cozy and spend ALL morning here! I get no sleep, the house is a mess and then I am wracked with, there's that word again... Guilt! :nono:

New rules today...I will limit my computer time to 10:00, guilt free...after that, I must accomplish three things (empty/fill the dishwasher, throw a load of wash in, vacuum. whatever needs to be done) Before I get back on the 'puter I must also do some kind of exercise (walk, a tape, gym class) Worth a shot...

I have discovered that the number on the scale can really determine my mood and mindset...yesterday's loss has filled me with positivity! (that a word?) I am just brimming with energy and cheerfulness, getting stuff done, LOOKING for things to do that I have neglected! On the other hand...when the number goes UP, the mood crashes DOWN! Whatever that number IS is a direct result of my efforts (or lack thereof!) I am going to TRULY try to work on not basing my self-worth on the number on the scale.


2cute, hope all is well with you and your folks. {{{hug}}}

Thin...:lol: :lol: :lol: I'll have to ask dh if the same is true for guys!

Grannie...painting really gets you huffing and puffing, doesn't it? Good exercise!

Lucky...great job exercising! When I worked day shift, I LOVED the days that I was ABLE (key word, doesn't always happen) to work out before going in...those endorphins really help you cruise through the day!

Andria...Sorry about your dental woes...I admire your attitude, though. Hang in there!

QueenB...good to see you back! I hope your little guy is better! Congrats for sticking to your points and exercise! How was the WI?

Baylee...where are you today? Come on in!

Malia...i'd have to say that although I love the dry, sardonic wit of Squidward, I find SpongeBob's optimistic naivety charming and all around dumb but lovable Patrick reminds me of a few folks I know...my favorite on the show is Gary...~MEOW~

OK, now look what you guys did! I was having so much fun here, I am officially 25 minutes over my time limit!!! I DID do some chores this a.m. BEFORE I got on, so I'll cut myself some slack just this once!

I hope I didn't miss anyone...have a good one, gang!
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Hello all! :wave: I'm not believing I lost a HUGE long post....again! I will try to recreate some of it, but Darn that makes me mad!!! :mad:

I was so busy with 'bra jobs' for the past week that it's been hard to get here. I did a Walmart this morning. The good news is that besides the leopard print they have a shocking pink that is not an underwire! WooHoo!! Those of us who have girls that don't want to be poked and prodded will be happy with that. :p

Andria: Sounds like your attitude is terrific! * Sorry about the tooth, what a bummer!!!

LuckyLadyBug: Sounds like you're really on a roll with the exercise! Good for you! * The piece on "Guilt" was wonderful. It's time we all give up some of that guilt and get on with life.

2cute: Hope your folks are doing better and that you have a safe trip back home!

Malia: Sounds like you're getting the exercise monster under control! Good for you!

Katrina: CONGRATS! 4 POUNDS IS AWSOME! I loved the piece on "The Conflict......" Boy, that was good!

Baylee: Welcome to our humble little corner of 3FC's! We're glad to have you here. Hope you stop by often. When I first started here, I kept a 3x5 card for each of the girls. I recorded their names and where they were from until I got to know them. I would add info as it was shared, like kids, etc. Kind of like playing the game Clue!! :lol: As for the cute pictures, there are lots of sites that have gifs available. Type gifs and/or animation in your search engine and it will give you lots of options. Once you find one you like you use the right botton on your mouse and you'll be able to 'save'. I save all of mine to a disk, you can also save it anywhere else you want. Then when you post, there is a spot under the window you type in that says 'Attach file". You hit the 'browse' button, find the gif you want to post, and then hit 'submit'. Hope this helps.

Mary: The recipe sounds great! I'll have to enter it in my MasterCook and see how the nutrition statement looks. * The bottoms of the feet are probably hurting because when you squat and reach you're not flat on them. * I bet that library really looks great with the new paint job and carpet.

Tina: So sorry your son has been ill. It must be especially hard with his asthma!

Well girls, I think we should all banish the guilt this week. Here's what I propose. Let's come and post each day 3 things that we accomplished the day before. Kind of like a Gratitude Journal, but this will be a Banish the Guilt Journal! I'll go first....today I
1. Did a load of clothes
2. Cleaned out under my desk
3. Will make a nice meal of grilled fish for dinner
Who'll go next????

I'm going to let you all go. I spent more time here than planned because of losing my prior post. See you all lighter!!! :D

It occurred to me when I was thirteen and wearing white gloves and Mary Janes and going to dancing school, that no one should have to dance backward all their lives." - Jill Ruckelshaus

I'm next!!

Just a quickie...

Not only did I dust off my gym membership card and axtually use it, I persuaded my HUSBAND to come with me! Now THAT is an accomplishment!! (He's no Slim Jim either, but why is it that men carry the weight so much better?:( ) I used the treadmill for 20 minutes,, did some weight machines, mostly upper body stuff, the took a swim and did some water exercises. THEN I sat in the steam bath...aaahhhh, heaven! They have a little juice bar there so we ordered veggie wraps with hummus...I'm feeling oh so virtuous and victorious!!

ok, 2...I cleaned my bathroom!
3. I cleared off and dusted the night stands in my bedroom and de-cluttered to scary space around this computer!

I am grateful for this group, that my gym card still works and that I had something to wear there! (one of my convenient "excuses" for why I couldn't go before!)

bye now...:wave:

Hello all

I came home and crashed I am soooo tired.The library looks so good.

I'm not going in tomorrow. I need to rest and take time for me.

Glad I came home to so many posts.

1. I cooked dinner even though I was tired.
2. I painted lots of walls
3. I journalled everything I ate even though I ate too much.

EAST did I say EAST....Baylee Really i do know where I live - the West Bump!!!! Winona I know where that is. I lived in Bloomington (across the street from the Mall of America) for 27 years. I just moved back out here to the wild prairie.

Great idea Thin (but how long do we have to do it - just kidding )

Banish the Guilt Journal
1. Washed Clothes
2. Vacuumed
3. Had a good day at work...kept my mind positive

Who is Sponge Bob anyway?

Today started out a bummer. I weighed myself and stayed the same again and then I couldn't get on the computer to whine to you.

I went out to lunch (late, which isn't good) and had a turkey melt and a piece of pie. :mad: I NEVER have ordered pie before in my life. The only time I have had pie is on a holiday. I was eating the pie and talking to myself (which I seem to do all the time) about why I had ordered it and it finally hit me..checked my calander and sure enough this is the week before my TOM. I should have known...Oh, well, I won't be eating dinner. I don't feel hungry anyway, thankfully.

Oops, someone at the door...back later.

Hi everyone! I also have been reading this board for a bit and decided it was time to join you wonderful people. You give each other so much encouragement. Would you mind if I join this group. I have recently started the WW program on my own. There is no group near me. I'm still learning about it . I have lots of weight to lose , since Jan. 1 have lost 16 pounds...I feel so much better. I'm still learning my way around this board so please forgive me if I goof.