Yahoo Yippee Susie......you are doing great!

Kat, Aren't you thankful for cell phones!!!!! You would make a good cabby - racking up that fee for the time it takes to get somewhere!

It seems to be another hot and humid day here. I will never get that garden weeded.

While going through some old papers I ran across this article. A thin person writes it. It is long so I will post it in “pieces”.

WHY DO WE EAT?

Reason Number 1: IF WE DO NOT EAT WE WILL DIE. ( I don’t believe this requires any further comment.)
Reason Number 2: The second reason we eat is equally simple but more interesting and does require closer examination.
Some years ago while working in my office the radio was playing in the background. It was an interview with a doctor (I believe) who had written a book on the subject of weight. I wasn’t listening closely but at one point he said something that grabbed my attention. He said that a rather extensive survey had been done examining people’s motivation for eating. The survey team had polled a group that was divided equally into 2 parts. The first group was comprised of people such as myself – people who had never had weight problems and had never dieted in their lives. The second group was made up of people who had persistent weight problems.
Now, his is what made me sit up and listen – One of the questions put to these groups was: “Why do we eat?” Before the doctor could give us results I knew exactly what they would be – and I was right. The resulting answers?

ALL of the skinny, no-diet, no problem, people gave precisely the same answer: “I eat because I am hungry”. Virtually all of the weight watchers gave a litany of different responses such as: “eating helps relieve my stress.” “Eating cheers me up.” “Eating calms me down.” “Eating helps me think more clearly.: Hunger may have entered into their answers at some point but it was NEVER the sole point, rarely the key point, and ALWAYS accompanied by some other consideration about what food is.

This is a critical point and worth repeating: By and large, skinny people eat only to satisfy their hunger.
And this is the second and final reason to eat: WE EAT TO SATIFY OUR HUNGER.
That’s it – there are no others. Survival and relieving hunger.
Maybe you will insist that eating really does relieve your stress, or does “cheer” you up. Well, okay. Eat. But I would ask you this. If you are not hungry does eating actually relieve your stress? If you are not hungry does it cheer you up? I doubt it. Ask yourself if the relief or cheer or whatever you experience is not really the relief of hunger. And if it is, read on.

The saga will continue…

Hi all
DH is cooking dinner tonight, one of his specialities He calls it Peteritoes. a cross between buritos and enchaladas they are wonderful.

Good afternoon ladies!

I'm just making a quick post in the spirit of keeping this thread alive and bustling... plus, I'm nearly dying of boredom!

I dunno, ever since arriving home from NYC I've been slightly in the dumps. You know when you're looking forward to something for a long time, then it's over and there's not anything else exciting planned in the near future for you to look forward to? I KNOW that question completely ignores the philosophy of life that I aspire to - enjoying each day for what it is - but... what can I do?

That said, I'm actually not doing too bad... just slightly blah. This too shall pass.

Kat... Yep. We did see a Broadway show. The Full Monty. It was pretty comical; I laughed a lot AND... to answer everyone's question before it's asked, they only get completely naked at the very end of the very last scene and the lights go so bright and then fade to black that you really can't see anything... much.

ANYWAY... I should get my butt in gear and actually try and accomplish something today... like getting dressed.

See everyone soon and POST to relieve my boredom.
Sara

Sara...thats why I come here...to beat the boredom thats why I need you all to post too! I have been trying to clean the house and get organized and finish up the laundry. Have one in the dryer and one in the washer left to do. I just finished clipping coupons, cleaning out my organizer and filing the new ones in. Talk about boring!! I just put chicken in the oven for dinner and have a hundred things to do but no ambition!

Mary sounds like a great dinner!

Kat...are you in philly? I was here waiting for your call...maybe next trip?? where about in Maine are you going to? I have been there several times. I have a friend who has a lakeside house in Bar harbor...can't get there from here...LOL Also, been to Kennebunkport, and the outlet stores up there..can't think of the name off the top of my head. Also have a friend who has land way up in Oakford Maine, in the boondocks! No man's land...where they hunt for bear! Philly scares me too but I've worked down in center city and have learned a bit here and there on how to get around. The city of Philadelphia is bigger than the state of Rhode Island! There are so many parts I wouldn't even venture into to! John grew up in Philly...his dad was Chief Inspector there for many years before retiring!

Lucky...hungry? whats that feel like?

Susie big congrats on that loss! I weighed today and stayed the same which is a relief! I had pizza hut pizza, wings and bread sticks last week and then friday we went to the bar and I had pizza and I was only going to drink diet coke but once some friends got there I ended up having 2 jolly ranchers and 2 shots so that blew my diet all to heck!

Well...I better get my little guy some dinner. He needs some attention after waking up from his nap!

TTFN Michelle

No trip to Philly today...we decided to let Amtrak do the driving this time around...I was going to drive her, but I have to go back to work tonight, which means I'd get very little sleep after driving a good four hours...so now I'll just sit and sweat til I get the call that she is back in her dorm, safe and sound. The train goes direct to Philly, but it's a LONG walk from the train station to the school, so she'll take a cab...Why am I such a nervous wreck? This is the same child I put on a plane when she was 10 years old...she flew to Las Vegas to visit her aunt and uncle. She barely gave a backwards glance while I was prostrate with grief...The train should be just arriving now...I think I'm having palpitations.

So Michelle...at least I know your whereabouts...we WILL get together one of these days, I'm sure!

About Maine...We are going to a place called Hapswell, Maine...Bar Harbor is a few hours North...we will be spending a few days in Bar Harbour first...will go to Acadia Nat'l Park, and we plan on taking a day cruise to Nova Scotia. Then we're spending a week in a rented house in Hapswell, it's on the southern coast. It's right on the water...looks nice from the pictures we've seen, but who knows? We did all arraingements on line. We had great success doing that for a trip to Cape Cod, let's hope this is just as nice.

Gotta go get some sleep. Like I'll be able to till I hear from her...

see y'all later

Here it is ... late Sunday night.
I just got home from my granddaughters birthdy celebration and happy to announce I stayed on program and did NOT eat any cake or ice cream. I didn't even miss it. As long as you stay away from the food and get into the people it is much easier.

My daughter and I had a WONDERFUL weekend together. Went to several garage sales and got lots of good deals. We went out to lunch and I stayed on program. We even went to the movies and I stayed away from the popcorn.

This morning we got up early and drove 2 hours to visit my parents and 2 hours home before going to the birthday party. There are only so many hours in a day... and you do what you have to do. We had a nice 4 hour visit withe my parents.. but their health is still not good.

Well.. I have not read a single post... so I am closing for now and going to go read for awhile. I hope all of you had a great weekend too. Oh yes... I got to weigh today... officially. I have lost 16 lbs since starting my low carb again.....for a grand total of 25 from my top weight. I don't ever intend to have to lose these pounds again.

OH MY KAT !!!! What an ordeal you went through !!!!
I am glad it all worked out in the end. I would have been bawling and in hysterics probably. I live near a city of population of about 500,000 and I got lost in the downtown section... but I had all of my kids with me. I had the same problem... one way streets !!!!
Did your daughter make it back okay??

Michelle... have my fingers and toes crossed for you.

Sara... here I am... are you less bored now.
I know all too well about the "let down" after a vacation, or special event. You are right..."This too shall pass". The best cure is... plan another vacation.

Mary.. a husband that cooks too... you lucky girl.
Don't work too hard. Hope you still like your new job.

Susie... CONGRATULAIONS !!!! 50 lbs ... how wonderful !!! And 70 for a total... AWESOME !!! Baby steps baby steps.... look how far you have come with your baby steps !!!! Do you have any before and after photos?

Thin... enjoy your trip. We will hold the fort down until your return.

Hope I didn't miss anyone !!!! I got some extra computer time because my daughter is watching a movie with her dad. Neither of them will miss me for a while.

Hiddy-ho!

Just checking in to see who was nice enough to post and relieve my boredom!

2Cute... Plan another vacation, eh? Money issues aside, sadly, it'll probably be a while before my hubby has some time off. Tomorrow (Monday) is actually the first day of that new job he got a few weeks back.

Oh yeah... my husband has a homepage where he posted a pic or two of us in NYC. Check it out--www.curiouscharacter.com.

See everyone in a bit!
Sara

Hi everyone,

I hope all of you are doing well. I survived a "centipede" invasion. These past two days have been cleaning my bedroom from top to bottom. A three incher crawled across my foot. I fogged on Saturday and cleaned walls, washed drapes, etc. Everything is clean. I feel satisfied even though my weekend disappeared. I took a break and saw Austin Powers. It was fun.

As diets go, my diet has been nonexistent. I've been walking. Breaking in walking shoes for my trip. It's pinching my big toe. I'm not sure if my mom's going to Europe with me. She has something wrong with her kidney. Everything has gone smoothly. After waiting forever the invoice came and it will be tough meeting the deadline with her doctor's visit. I wonder if I should go solo. Eight months of waiting. It's her fault, I noticed blood months ago and she denied it.

I'll hit the hay. Just alot tired.
Have a great Monday

Hello ladies, I have not forgotten you all. I tried to post tuesday b/4 I went back to work but something happened and the !@!$ computer didn't post my reply. Well it's nice to know that you are still here, I really need you all. Like I said it is really great to find this web site. I really need to talk with those on the same weight loss journey as myself.

Quick update on me.... I went back to work, after having 6 days off last tuesday. Took salad to eat for lunch, went to put it in the fridge, and what do I see, CHEESECAKE, slammed the door so hard I thought It would fall off the hinges. I had a co-worker get my salad out of the fridge for lunch. I don't know if I told you all that I work nights? But, I managed to get through that night with out cheating. Work is hard because someone always brings in food to eat.

Thursday night it was temptation with fried chicken! I really believe the devil is behind all of this . I could eat fried chicken and cheesecake until they would have to get a crane to lift me out of my house!!!!!!!!! But I was able to resist the temptation .

Friday Night I had a complete melt down at work, all because I had a little spat with my hubby. I walked In to the nurses station and I found a Chocolate-marble Pound cake , just waiting to soothe me after the upset drive that I had to work . I have got to find something ease to do besides eat when I'm upset. But even though I had a little slice of the cake I still ate all of my lunch, salad and all . And get this I didn't want anymore cake after I ate my lunch, go figure

Saturday Night was crazy, soooooo busy, women having blessed events every five minutes it seemed like!!!!! I ended up having ten babies by the nights end. I was so stressed, but I didn't even want to cheat, even though everyone else was snacking on junk because no one had time to to take a lunch. I took 15 minutes, sat down and ate my salad and roast . If I keep acting like this I might just make it to gaol this time!!!!!

I was off Sunday Night, and boy was I whipped from those 4 nights at the ole' newborn nursery!!! I ususally reserve sunday as the day I allow myself to have what ever I want to eat, but get this I didn't even want anything fatting . I was feeling so proud of myself for the weekend at work. I honestly believe if I can pass up fried chicken and cheesecake that I CAN DO THIS!! I have a goal to get to pre-pregnancy weight by spring 2003.

I weighed about 130 lbs. b/4 I was pregnant with my son 9 years ago. I don't weigh myself so I will just have to go by clotheing size. Right now I'm wearing a Lane Bryant 14/16. Thanks for being here to listen to my dieting delemas . I have tonight off and back to work tuesaday night, so I try to post again b/4 going back to work. wic

Quick post. I have a stye on my left eye. It hurts like heck.
Work is going fine have to go get ready. check in later.

Geez, one night back and you feel like you never left! What a miserable bunch of people I work with...say a prayer I hear about my new job this week...

My daughter made it back to school, all in one piece. I am not usually such a nervous Nellie...but with all the horrible stories about kidnappings these days, anything is possible. Give me strength!

2cute, you are on a roll, woman! I am so proud of you and happy for you success! Sounds like you and yur daughter had a grand time...

Malia...oh my, centipedes! Yikes! I hope you don't miss your trip...My son and dh saw Austin Powers last night...I wanted to go, but opted for sleep instead...they both liked it! Some parts of the other two movies were a bit raunchy for an 11 year old, but he was more interested in the potty humor than the sex jokes...

wic...I'm a hospital night owl too! Hopefully, though, not for much longer. Good job resisting temptation...I know how the treats are at the old nurses stations! Very hard to resist, especially when you're having a stressful night...good for you!

Sarajoy...I couldn't open up that website...I was looking forward to checking you guys out! I love to see if the pics match the image in my mind! (We had a whole discussion about this once before...someone thought I was a wild redhead!...Nah...I'm just a wild mousy brown/dirty blonde, though I am willing to try!)

Lucky and Baylee, I was reading about Minnesota in US News and World Report yesterday...it sounds lovely and serene, I'd love to see it some day...you betcha! With all those lakes though, are there lots of mosquitoes? BTW, Baylee, where are you???

Uh oh...I'm dozing...my cue to leave...back later...

Hello Lady's

I had the most horible night last night, my neighbor's decided to party all night long and had there music just booming. There's nothing worse than trying to sleep and all you can hear is boom, boom boom, and then they decided to make a fire in there firepit, and that's right outside our bedroom window, so the flickering flames and there horsing around was to much, I've been up since 2 am. I finally called the police at 4am and made a complaint, but this is a small town and they don't have 24 hour patrol, so he said he'd go talk to them sometime today. So I had to get up at 5:30am, and they were still partying when I finally pulled myself out of bed. The guys that live their are all single and they've done this a couple of times now, seems like it's becoming more frequent. And get this, just as I was leaving for work they turned down the music and half of them went to work, these guys where up all night drinking and they all work for an oilfield driving big trucks, talk about stupid. I hope there boss's smell the booze on them.

Also, I think I made a big mistake, I went and got a dog yesterday, it belonged to one of the guys I work with. He's a beautiful red Chow Chow, but I think he's been beatin, or hasn't been around people to much, he's very timid and try's to hide when you go to pet him, once you start petting him he sits there and lets you, hasn't growled or barked at us, he's one year's old, do you think he's to old to warm up to us, I don't want to have a dog tied on a chain all day long, I was hoping we could go for walks and he can run around and play with my son. Don't know much about training dogs, guess I'll have to read some books.

Anyways, the dieting hasn't been to bad, sounds like alot of you are on the right track way to go on any loss's. I'm so tired I should go get some work done, and maybe find a corner to grab some ZZZZZ's

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