Hi there...

OK, I thought of a few more...

I want one chin and one chin only!
I want someone to "check me out"...that hasn't happened in a long time!
I want to buy pretty underthings @ Victoria's Secret.
I want to shop in the junior dept.

That's it for now...back later with more...let's hear YOURS...I'm finding this to be very motivating!

I don't know if this is an announcement or a warning. ????
Today on Oprah the topic is Obesity.
The commercials show women weighing 300...400.... and more.
After watching just the commercials I could feel myself getting all tense.
I could feel the need to cry.
So that is why I say..."an announcement or warning"

I am sure I will watch it... but I am afraid to at the same time.
If I were following my food program I wouldn't have a problem.
I would feel good about myself because I knew I was following my program.

Well, I am hungry... LOL.
No, I am not turning to food.
I ate breakfast at 5am and it is 12:30 here now. I am truly just hungry.
___________________

I had to come back and ask this question.
I often feel guilty eating... even if it is time to eat.
It is almost like I don't deserve to eat because I am fat.
Does anyone else ever feel this way?

I don't remember if I feel this guilt if I am on program.
Hmmm... I just don't remember. I am going to have to pay attention and see.

ok you all...come out come out wherever you are!!

I had a bad day with the little boy today...he just cried all day and threw fits when I wouldn't give him cookies all day long. Brat he is turning into! He is bathed and in his jammies and getting ready to go to bed!!

I can't wait to jump in bed myself!


I had a great lunch today....I took a cup of cooked pasta and mixed it with 2 Tablespoons of the light alouette cheese spread and mixed in some steamed veggies and threw in some salt and pepper and walaa had a great filling lunch today for 5 points plus a point for the bread sticks.

I want to get my baby boy (brat) to bed so I won't post individually tonight..but I will catch up with you all tomorrow. We have gymboree class tomorrow morning...John is going with us this time since he is off this weekend. My exercise for the week! LOL

Have a great night!

Michelle

2Cute
I had to come back and ask this question.
I often feel guilty eating... even if it is time to eat.
It is almost like I don't deserve to eat because I am fat.
Does anyone else ever feel this way?

YES yes yes….I do feel that way. I taped Oprah so I am off to watch it and will continue then. Well, I guess it was okay. I suppose I was looking for an answer or fix but didn’t get one so I was disappointed.

From the Oprah web site:
“I don't feel this show sent a very positive message about maintaining one's body weight and over-all state of health. At the end of the show, the last thing said was 'diets don't ever work'. Well, they sure don't work if a person doesn't have any more willpower than to keep eating pizza and cake every single day. Diets take a certain amount of self-discipline. Today's world makes it much easier than ever before to keep healthy and fit. I don't believe in discriminating against overweight individuals, but I felt that most of the guests had a complacent attitude about their obesity. The show left everyone with the idea that being fat is essentially a hopeless situation, and it really isn't. “

I think to some extent I have bought into this…that my situation is hopeless so why even try. I I have found “diets” don’t work. I don’t know what will but diets have not, at least for me.



Come on….we have to show them all – that we can lose this weight and we can be happy with ourselves.

Hi all! I'm off to Fort Wayne in the morning and won't be back until Sunday night. Hope to see you all when I get back.

Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday Dear Bayleeeeeeeee
Happy Birthday to youuuuuuuu !!!!!

How old are you going to be today??
Sounds like you are going to have a wonderful day.
Tell us all about it.

I am still cleaning out my bedroom.
85% is already in the garage... but still have a lot left.
We are going to paint the ceiling first... and then the walls.
I decided to stick to a basic almond color wall because I don't want to have to do this again for a longgggggg time. In fact.. I don't plan to EVER do this again.
I wanted a sage green... but I don't want to ask my dear husband to paint it twice if I don't like it. In the past.. that always happens.. and he lovingly paints it again until I am happy.
We are both too fat and old to do this twice.

Lucky lady.. I too was disappointed in Oprah. but I could relate in several areas. I really related to the statement... "it is just easier to stay fat". The "easy" way out.. is not easy nor the way out. I think it is going to take some hard work and commitment.

I have got to get to bed. I have stayed up wayyyyy to late for all I have to do tomorrow. good night all. ZZzzzzz

Hi everyone,

Sorry to miss you yesterday. When I was set to post thurs evening the site was down. I totally binged these last two days. I don't know why. Nothing is happening. This evening I was reflecting on the upcoming months. I have to do this. My outlook needs to change. Tomorrow once again, I start fresh. I'll work in the yard and do some craft.

See ya,
Malia

Happy Birthday, Baylee I am an Aries too.... Both Minnesota and both Aries....

I think that is where I have gotten too, 2Cute, it's just easier to stay at this weight. Of course, I also miss out on a lot of life because of it. I haven't gotten to where a couple of the girls were where they love themselves at their weight and do anything they want - swim etc. I couldn't even imagine putting on a bathing suit. And, for me, I hate the way I look at this weight. Well, we all have to figure out what is right for us and I am thankful you are all hear to talk to.

I have to meet with the nursing home now for my Dad's birthday party and then it's home to paint (YES, I continue to paint my porch) and hopefully get some other things done....rake, haul stuff. Have a good Saturday...it's sunny and 45 already here....yippee.

Good morning! Is it nap time yet? Yaawn! We just got back from gymboree class. Like I said before 45 minutes of pure exercise! But my baby boy just loves it there!! He was climbing, crawling, sliding and running all over the place today!

I didn't eat breakfast before we went...I actually FORGOT to eat! Yes I know...I hate people that say they FORGOT to eat..just how can you forget something like that! I was so busy this morning. We got up at 6:30 and I gave Andrew his breakfast and I got showered and dressed and got my grocery list and coupons together and then got him dressed and took him to the store with me then when we got back it was 20 minutes till we had to leave for class. I had to put the groceries away during that time, change his diaper and get him a cup of juice to take with us for after class. Phew..I'm exhausted just typing this!

I did manage to find the skinny cow ice cream sundaes finally. Every time I go they are out of them...so I grabbed 3 boxes today! I had a 3 pt grilled cheese sandwich and a sundae when we got home. I love those darn things! I had to share it with Andrew though, he loves ice cream!

Lucky, have fun painting your porch. I just went outside and planted my herbs in the planter I bought a month ago. I have to go out to the garden when I am done here and plant my eggplant.

Baylee....HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! to you! It sounds like you have your food planned out for you this weekend...thats a step in the right direction!

Malia....just jump right back on track and never look back! Whats done is done!

2Cute..I saw the Oprah thing a long time ago....it was a repeat. I wasn't impressed with it either. I don't want to be heavy all my life and will work on it forever if thats what it takes...I am determined...I am woman...hear me roar! LOL I need you to get back on that roll you were on. You were so determined....you can do that again! I was so inspired by you!!

Thin have fun in Fort Wayne...behave! We are watching you!! LOL

Kat...I want to be proud of myself!! I don't want that double chin I am developing and I want to be a mom my son can be proud of...so this weight is coming OFF this time! I don't want to be as tired at the end of the 45 minute gymboree class!

Tina where are you girlfriend!??

Well you all...I better go get that eggplant planted! I'll be back!

Michelle

I'm here for a quick visit...lots to do today. I've already exercised, it felt good after missing the last 3 days. I have definitly noticed a pattern of behavior for myself over the last month or two...I seem to be really motivated for about a week and a half, THEN I slip into the doldrums...it lasts about 3 or 4 days. It would be very easy just to stay there and wallow, but somehow i manage to pick myself back up and start again. Not that starting over is a bad thing , but undoing the damage done takes just about the time I'm in the Happy Mode...so it's one big circle...round and round and round I go (and get!)

I don't want to make excuses, I just want to do this! I have lost weight successfully in the past...I need to get back to that mindset...all the time...not just a few days at a time...

Back to work for me...after my chores are done, I think I'm going to buy some nice flowers to plant...gardening keeps me away from the frig and gives me something to think about other than food! It's 71 degrees today, the world is in bloom, I will not sulk anymore!

Have a good day all...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR BAYLEEEEEEE....
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUUUUUUUU!!!!

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