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Okay you guys... where is everyone???
I am struggling here.... I need your cheery smiles to perk up my day.

Grrr I have tried to post 3 pics to cheer us up... and it won't take any of them. Grrrr

this is NOT my day. I NEED YOU!!!!!!

I guess I'll be the first to respond, and get this thread moving, how's everyone today, OP i hope, cause I'm not and if any of you can stay motivated thru this Holiday season, you are my hero, you go girls, and show us weak people that it can be done. Stepped on the scale gained 3lbs in the last 3 weeks, not as bad as I thought, exspecially since I've been eating everything in site, and none of it's been good, Haven't had to bring lunch to work in a week. There's been meat and cheese trays, with buns, pizza, subs, numerous nuts and chocholate platters, chicken and spuds, we've been spoiled, all the contract companys are kissing arse, so we'll keep them busy in the new year.

Went to son's christmas concert yesterday, it was so cute, I wish I had a video camera, they all tried there hardest, They were dressed as cow's and the sang Were Getting Nothing for Christmas, but the words were changed to Were getting no Hay for Christmas, ( having to do with the drought weve had for the last couple of year's and there's been no havesting of fields this year) a lighter side to a very sad situation. It was very cute.

I got 4 more cards yesterday, Baylee's, Thinthinkers, Steph's, and I'm sorry I can't remember the 4th one right now. But I loved them all, Thin thanks for the extra surprise, I won't spoil it for everyone else. I was going to send these tiny cute little cherub tree ornaments with my cards, but It was going to cost double the postage and at this time I just don't have the extra $10, sorry girls, maybe something for Valentine's Day.

Tina where are you, have you been missing for a couple of day's, can't tell at the moment seeing as this is the beginning of a new thread. I'm kind of curious to see how WI went this week, you've been doing so good. Sara once again you amaze me, what ever diet fairy you have, she's sure good to you. Plus all the hard work you do, don't want to forget that.

Well girls the old dinner bell is calling my name, time to go check out what kind's of goodies have been left today. I'll try to behave.

P.S. How come so many men that I know are such Grinch's, BF is always complaing he hates christmas, I wish him and some of the men I work with would keep there coments to themselves, and let us who enjoy it, enjoy it.

Looks like 2cute beat me to the first post, must have been posting at the same time.

Hey Ducky girl.....I'm here. Seems like every single day, I've got something to do or somewhere to go. I get off work at 3:00 and I head straight to school to pick up Trey and I bearly get home and get my shoes kicked off before dh comes in the door, asking what's for dinner? On Monday and last night we headed out shopping and didn't get home either night till almost 10:00! I barely got home and got all the bags in before I passed out. I have been so tired at work lately, but I've been keeping myself busy, so I don't really have time to think about how tired I am! Hmmmm, does that even make sense?

I did go to WI (not Wisconsin) on Tuesday and I lost .6 pounds. Yeah, I know. Yippee Yay. Of course, I DID eat out 3 days last week. I was within my points last week except for one day and consumed more hamburgers that was necessary, so all in all, to see a loss made me feel pretty good. Especially at this time of year.

I would like to admit I succumbed to temptation today however, an old co-worker stopped by and she had brought me and my other co-worker a treat from the local bakery. It's called a "Mound". It's a small round devil's food cake that is hollowed out in the center and filled with coconut, and then chocolate is drizzled all over the top and white frosting is draped around the sides. I scooped out the coconut, because I am not a big fan, but I did eat the rest. And the truth is, I really didn't even like it. I don't know why I even ate it. Part of it was to be polite and I guess the other part was because I have been so good for so long and felt like I deserved a little treat. I'm not quite sure how many points it will cost me, but I'm goint with 10 to be safe.

I guess it's lettuce and green beans for me for dinner!

Kat, I got your pictures today and thank you so much. You saved me from driving all the way to NJ to kick your butt for not including pictures with the first card. You should be getting mine any day now.

This is the first day that I do not have to go somewhere.......do something.........and I'm gonna take advantage of it. I'm looking forward to taking a nice long bubblebath in a little while.

I'm gonna hop out for now, because I hear Trey in the kitchen fooling around with the pots and pans. I'll be back later. I love you all.

Hey guys I'm still here went shopping today during tornado watches.

OH my Goodness...
I have been sooo depressed all day. I have shed tears of sorrow and fear and hopelessness.... off and on all day.
Then... I FINALLY got some cards from Thin and Kat. !!!!
Now I am crying tears of joy.

Kat... I SMILE just looking at your pictures.
You are soooo cheerful looking. And you have a lovely family. I almost missed Molly. She sort of blends in with you cute hubby. (hubba hubba ) Thank you soooo much for cheering up my day.

Thin.... That is a WONDERFUL family photo. Your boys clean up really nice.
We need to get your boys to meet up with my girls.
And YOU.... you look SUPER !! You look much younger in that picture.
My daughter already wants to steal my gift.. LOL She was really excited about it. LOL Thank you.

I am soooo EXCITED !!!
This is the first time I have smiled alllllll day !!!!
Thank you .... Thank you ... Thank you !!!!!!

2cute, I am so glad that I made you smile! It's only fair though, since there have been so many times that you have done the same for me! Yeah, Molly kind of blends in against DH, but I marked her name there so that you all wouldn't be wondering what that little pink thing sticking out is!! You can see how tightly Dan is clutching her, to keep her still...that big idea was HIS, by the way (to include dog in family pic)

Once again, I have to run off...these past few days have been a non stop roller coaster ride, but I promise that tomorrow morning I will be sitting down here with a nice cup of coffee, to send out a good long post. I know it's going to take me a while...I have a few threads to go back and respond to!

Have a good night all...

ho ho ho!

PS...I'm glad you think he's a cutie, but that's not really a very good picture of my cute DH...he had worked nights and didn't get a lot of sleep that day...but it was the best picture of ME out of the batch taken!

Baylee, I'm so sorry. I never meant to 'steal' your avator. Now I feel bad....I'm sorry.

I hope everyone is having a great night. Me, I guess I'm just in a slump right now. Extremely tired and missing Justin.

I'll write more when I pull myself out of this mood. Dont want to bring everyone else down with me.

Well the night is winding down for me. Sorry I've not been around much. Baylee, to answer your questions. Yep, the lady just emailed me back. Going to send me a packet I'm so excited. Justin, he is my soon to be husband that is stuck in california, lol. We dont have a date set yet. I'm really wanting to get healthier before I go back down the isle, because I'd like to have another child too, and I know that can be dangerous with me this heavy. He is a really great person and really my number one supporter. And any information you can give me on TOPS I'd love to have. I dont know if I'm really experienced enough to open a chapter since I've never really been a member. What do you think?

I hope everyone is going great tonight.

Here but tired....I don't like it either because I don't have time to be here with you.....

Hey everyone. I've been sitting down and really thinking this TOPS thing through. I love to have something to keep me busy, love to take on new things and I think this might really be the thing for me. I'm still going to stick with WW through the basis though until I learn more about it.

Hi everybody! Can't believe how much I've missed. YIKES!

I went and got the baby's stuff from college today. He'll be moving back home after his final final on Saturday. Then he'll be home until March. Also took mom to see her brother in the nursing home in Frankenmuth while we were up that way. It was a long day!

I'm a 'showgirl' all weekend so I will not have much time here, that's for sure. I'm printing out the thread and two halves that I missed so I can read in-between showtimes.

You all have a good one. Know that I'm thinking about you. Love to all.

Good to see you Thin... I was getting a little worried about you.
My youngest will be home until mid-Feb. The oldest till Jan 12th.
I hope you get to see a few movies too. Kelli and I go and see lots of movies when she is home. We have theatres here that only cost 50 cents. They are not really old movies either.

Gypsy.. I think it would be great if you started a TOPS in your area. It would really help keep you on program. I belonged years and years ago. I am sure they will give you some sample meetings to follow in the beginning. I was in charge of games when I belonged. I kept the focus on "staying on program" more than amount of weight loss. Weight amount can vary sooo much... but staying on program even if you didn't lose is most important. Does that make sense?? I really enjoyed planning the contests and games.

Baylee...I agree... churches usually allow self help groups to use their facilities for free until they can afford to make a donation.
I would have to suggest an upstairs room if possible. I don't think I could go if it were in the basement. If I survived the climb... I would be unable to breathe ... not to mention the embarrassment. The public libraries sometimes will let you use a room. If there is a fee... it is usually small. I think a public location is a better idea than in your home. It is more official that way... plus some people may be scared to go into a strangers home.
I called to join a couple of years ago... I was willing to pay the money to join , willing to pay the weekly fees , willing to have my picture taken, I just was not willing to be weighed. They would not let me join. I wanted the support... but not the weighing.

Lucky.. hope you get a lot of rest. We miss you when you are gone. Are you working on some "today" photos ??

Kat... I forgot to tell you what a "cute" little girl you were.
My daughter just thought you were the sweetest thing.
Your hubby was cute... but YOU are cuter. And that is coming from someone who knows about being 2cute.

Okay... I am feeling a little better tonight. My mail got it all started ... then both daughters and DH and I went and looked at Christmas lights all around town. We used to do this all the time as a family... but since they have grown up and made lives for themselves we don't get to do it often. No boyfriends, just family... ahhh ... it was nice.

I also made a wonderful pot roast and did not overeat. It was soooo good. I like to please my family with good food. I don't do it very often.

Good night dear friends. See you tomorrow.
Oh yes... today was thankful Thursday.... I am thankful it is OVER.