I am down 2.5 pounds!!!! I am so close to the 140's. 140 will be nice when I get there because that is where I spent most of my time when I lost all my weight 2 years ago. I hit 130 and jumped right up to 136-140 since I was eating junk more often so the bloat never really left. That is okay though because I could still wear my size 6 shorts. I'll take it. I was looking through my old journal entries and on day one I had actually written my goal as 140. How did I forget that and move it back to 130. I think I will still go for 130 then get into weights a lot more. I have been doing push ups and hand weights every other day lately though.

My weight today is 154.5 pounds. Sounds so foreign for me to say that!

Congrats Angie!!! Way to go. You will get to your goal, I know you will.

Today, well tonight we have a dinner/dance to go to. It is potluck....rrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...what to do???? I am making yeast rolls to take and omg they smell so good, but I will not let myself have one till tonight. I am being very sparing with my pts today and think I will eat just a tad of whatever looks good tonight, no-way of counting the pts. But am gonna stay on track the best I can. I don't need this free night of eatting to send me over the edge. I'm not to worried about it, I really want to loose the weight so I don't think this one thing will kill that dream!

Again ANGIE

Kempy - In case you check back here...Have a good trip.

Angie - Glad to hear Rebel is doing alright for now.
I hope you can find out more specifics about how his tummy gets too much bacteria in it. Or did I remember wrong ?

To Sandy, Angie, mel..., and everybody - keep up the good work !
You're doing great with your weight losses !

90% of the success of weight loss is in the mind. So, as we all know, once you've made up your mind to do it, that's really the hardest part.

Short on time again....I just wanted to drop in and say Hi.

Hello chickies. I am down 3 lbs this week. A loss FINALLY! See it's like this. Me and my fat, we've been together for a loooooonnnnnnnnngggggggggg time and it's really hard for it to say goodbye . This brings me to 35 lbs lost and 30 more to go. Angie you probably changed your goal to 130 because that's where you felt great last time. I know for me when I hit the low 130's it was very difficult for me to keep it there--of course I was younger then and went back to my old ways of eating. I'm much older and wiser now (I think so anyway) and have found that if I take a much less strict approach to this, the more likely I am to keep on going even though I may go off track more often. Good job girlie! You are awesome!

Sandy have fun tonight. Enjoy yourself and dance those calories away. I have a BBQ too. I'm bringing stuff that I can eat and this loss will hopefully motivate me to keep in control of my eating. I think I'll wear some tight jeans as a reminder why I should stay on track .

Gar, I agree with your 'weight loss is in the mind' statement. I think I've already lost 90% of my mind though, the weight is coming off more slowly, hehe.

My son and I took a short walk this morning with my sister on her way to work. She's a dog groomer so we went into her shop and checked out all the little doggies waiting for their appts. There was a long-haired chihuahua, a shitzu and a pekingese already waiting. Now to get off my butt and start the laundry.

Washu, essey, Chris, Kempy (even though you're on vacation), and everyone else, have a great weekend!

Hey Mele, we got a postcard from my dh's cousin and his wife the other day. He is stationed in Hawaii (Honolulu) is that where you are? I could not remember? Just when I got the card I thought of you....LOL

Yesiree I'm in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii ~~The Gathering Place. I actually live about 20-25 minutes outside downtown Honolulu. What branch of the military is DH's cousin? We've got the Navy @ Pearl Harbor, the Marines over @ KMCBH (Kaneohe Marine Corps Base Hawaii) the Army over @ Schofield Barracks and Ft. Shafter (all over the place really), and the AF @ Hickam AF Base. I hope they like it here. The locals here have a lot of what we call the Aloha Spirit but like anywhere else you go, there are a few @**holes who give everybody a hard time and make a bad name for us other friendly people.

YEAH NOELLE!!!!!!! I knew you could do it!!! You're Shrinking!!!You're shrinking!!!!

Guess what??!!! My hubby went and bought me flowers today!! SHOCK!!! He said he had it planned all week! He even put a card with them that said "Just Because" I guess I know someone who will be getting laid tonight!!!

I wore my leather jacket and leather boots today. I had planned to wear them at goal but he has been begging me to wear them so I did. Strange thing is I think I saw a couple of guys checking me out in the stores. Maybe it was in my head though.

Noelle, Good Luck at your BBQ today. You can resist!! Just think you can add a couple more pounds onto this weeks tally!!YEAH!!!! I'll be thinkin of ya all day.

Sandy, How did your dinner/dance go last night? I hope you guys had fun.

I never got to go shopping for tops. Brit had a a party so I went to Bangor during it and of course couldn't find the right food so I was late picking her up and then I HAD to go grocery shopping so I didn't have time for fun. I rented One Hour Photo and Swimfan last night. I could have slept through them both. YAWN! I ate 2 pieces of my cake last night. OOps!! I'll be a good girl today. Promise.

It is so sunny out today that I have one of my springtime headaches. (Does anyone else get those?) We took all of the dogs for a walk after we got back from our regular walk. What a nightmare! I had Candi and Rebel on the same leash and she tried to take a poop and of course Rebel weren't hanging around for that so he rips her out of the snowbank and runs off dragging her.

Have a great day girls!!

I think I did good last night. Went over to my sister's and BIL's place for a memorial party for BIL's son Shawn, who died a year ago. It was very touching. We're usually a loud, boisterous, goofball family and it wasn't any different last night, except we all stopped @ 8:05 pm (which is about the time Shawn passed) and toasted in memory of him. There wasn't a dry eye in the house.

I brought my sushi platter and so did somebody else. There was also all sorts of other great foods but I stuck to the sushi, a couple of pieces of steak and had a small piece of lasagne that my mom had baked. I wasn't stuffed to the gills after I was done so I consider that a victory.
I'm waiting for the sun to come up so I can get ready for my walk this morning. I think I'm still on the upswing so I just may stay OP this weekend! The first time in a LONG time. Just gotta get through another BBQ then I'm home-free.

Angie, you're very pretty and I can see why other guys would be checking you out--don't doubt it, especially in a sexy leather jacket and boots. Ahhhh, that was really sweet of Jay to get you flowers. See? Some guys just need training, that's all. For some it's a never ending thing (the training) . I know I drop subtle hints a few weeks in advance that an occasion is coming up so my big lughead gets a clue.

Sandy how was your night? Danced the night away? I haven't been dancing in ages. I have 2 left feet.

Well, i think I'll get off here and get my shoes on and step outside. Will check back here later. Have a great Sunday.

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Noelle

Hey girls, happy Sunday afternoon.

Angie, flowers form Jay (you lucky girl) so were you super nice to him lastnight?
Good for you wearing your leather jacket and boots, makes you feel oh so good dosnt it!!

Mele, I think my dh's cousin is in the Army. Good luck at the bbq today.


DINNER/DANCE:We had a great time. Let me explain what it was for. As Angie can vouch for, Winters in Maine are long and cold and you don't get out much except to do the things you need to do. Well couple a girls in the family decided to rent a VFW hall, hire a band, send out invites to family and friends, charge $10.00 per couple (rules were had to have a date and bring a dish to pass(food) and B.Y.O.B)So they made enough money back to pay for the hall, and pay the band and what was left they added to the bands fee, cause they did not want to just make money on family, it was so everyone could just get out and have a good time. Well my dh never drinks (maybe 2x's a year) OMG he and his brothers were so funny, dh and I danced like 5 times and then of course all of us girls danced too, and what a great time it was, we stayed till the very end when the band was packing up to leave. I did really good with food too, I had saved almost all of my pts for the night, well I ended up putting on my plate 1 sm piece of lasagna, 1 chicken wing, 2 small meatballs, 1 spoon of spaggetti, 1 spoon of bbq pork dish and a little bit of chili in a bowl. Well I ate about half and went to the garbage to get rid of the rest so I would not pick. So I think all in all I did extremely well. So well infact (gosh, I hate to jinx myself but I have to tell you all!!) I got on the scale this am and although it's not official till Thursday, the scale looked back at me and said 273.5 thats 3.5#'s less than last Thursdays weight.....I was over joyed to say the least So my loss this week I'm hoping will be at least that!!!!

Hugs to you all,
Sandy

Hey Ladies, where is everyone? I had an awesome weekend. Walked my butt off yesterday too. Fortunately for me, I have lots more left. I'm just starting my workday so I need to get organized. I'm burning some caramel creme scented candles and I feel like I'm in some heavenly bakery! Yum. I saw a funny but kind of old commercial yesterday. I don't remember if it was for Nutrigrain bars or something but it's the one with the lady who walks into the coffee shop or bakery shop and orders cinnamon rolls then instead of eating them she just sticks them right to her hips. Then they show another lady ordering donuts and those go straight to her butt. Funny! I believe that can happen though . ANyway, have a great day all...hope to see some posts when I get back.

~~Noelle~~

Hi! You did great this weekend Noelle. Good Job! My scales bounced me up to 157 again this morning. Unless I have been sleep eating I don't see how that would be possible.

It is so nice outside today. We brought up some of the deck furniture so we could sit outside and enjoy it. We have done one walk and are gonna go again after work. I LOVE SPRING!!!

Afternoon! Boy, I've been so overwhelmed lately. Today, I actually left work early, and told my boss I was 'no good emotionally'. I need time for myself. I also left church yesterday, with a terrible headache.

My body is tired, and my mind is tired. I had some long talks with people yesterday, and my mother. Aout the adoption thing. Someone in church told me I look great,a nd that was nice. "hey, where's the rest of you" was the comment. Okay, get over it.

I did Pilates last night,a nd tonight's aerobics. I"m trying to eat right, but when I get depressed, I wanna eat. I wanna eat, all day long. I get these cycles, where, life is easy,a nd my bodies in line. Then there's days like this, where lif eis overwhelming, and my body is haywire. Just got over TOM, so I should be feeling great, but i'm dragging ***.

Congrats to all who are losing,a nd hugs to those of us that are struggling a little. Me included. Still maintaining myweight, but feeling tired, and miserable. Not sure the exact reason.

Hey Angie, my scale said 182 this morning--up from 180 on Sat.--but I didn't pay any attention. I'm chalking it up to eating a lot of sushi w/soy sauce over the weekend. I'm drinking a lot of water today to get rid of some of the bloat. I'm gonna stay on track this week and see what kind of loss I can chalk up for the end of Gennel's challenge. If that stupid # on the scale stays the same tomorrow though, I didn't have as great a weekend as I thought . Bother! I feel great and that's what counts.

Oh yeah, I remember a few months back I didn't like what my old scale said, then I bought that new digital one. I liked the new one even less! Gave that one to my hubby who's equally scale obssessed. You're lucky that Jay walks w/you. Rick busts @ss during the work day w/demolition and other construction stuff so when he gets home he does not want to exercise. That's why I always go w/my sister. When he does agree though, I love it.

Oh well, all we can do is push on.

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Chris, I must've been posting @ the same time as you. Hi! Sorry to hear you're having a rough time. So much has been going on w/you. Take all the ME time you need. We all need to get our batteries recharged sometimes. Slow down, enjoy life. Glad you could stop by and say hello.

Thought I'd jump in and say hello. I've been lurking for a while and you seem a very friendly supportive group.

I'm fast approaching the time of year where I give up dieting / healthy eating call it what you will. I do great from New Year until about April. I usually go away for a week in April and never seem to get back on plan after that. But this year I am determined to do it different.

I am so jealous that you are looking out the deck furniture already. We have had a few nice spring like days, but it will be a couple of months yet before I'll venture to sit outside.

I like to walk too. I am doing a charity walk in June, 12 miles around Edinburgh. I did it last year when I weighed more and didn't train. This year I am training seriously and walked 4.25 miles yesterday afternoon, was a long walk. Am surprised I could walk anywhere today. I am hoping to build it up to 6 miles before Easter.

I tend to scale hop too, doesn't do me any good because my lightest morning are never on wiegh in days.