Time For Serious Fun #26
 

TIME FOR SERIOUS FUN #26

We are a thread dedicated to making losing weight a pleasant experience. We laugh, cry and talk together. We have challenges, points for staying on program, drinking our water, and exercising. We have a daily topic to join in. Our only focus is to help us realize that dieting and all that goes with it need not be unpleasant, but can be fun. Come join the fun here at Time for Serious Fun! Everyone is Welcome!

TOPICS:

Monday: Mission Monday New mission each week
Tuesday: Target Tuesday We target something to work on
Wednesday: Wednesday's Woes Our day to complain about anything and everything
Thursday: Time for Us Thursday The day set aside to pamper us!
Friday: Fabulous lbs Down Friday We get to crow about loss or ask for help
Saturday: Sunny Thoughts Saturday We share stories and jokes to help us smile
Sunday: Silly Poll Sunday A new poll to give your thoughts to every week


POINTS VALUES:

STAYING ON PROGRAM IS 2 POINTS
DRINKING YOUR WATER IS 1 POINT
EXERCISING IS 1 POINT

CURRENT CHALLENGE IS UNTIL DECEMBER 31ST. TO LOSE 30 LBS BY THEN.

POSTING A WTG: A WTG IS WHEN SOMETHING NON WEIGHT LOSS HAPPENS TO YOU LIKE A NEW DRESS IN A SMALLER SIZE. TO POST A WTG, USE ALL CAPS AND POST IT IN PINK. FOR EXAMPLE: WTG: I rode my bike 2 miles instead of one today.

Julie: YOU GET A: :bravo: for points!

SandyB: YOU GET A: :bravo: for points!


Can't visit, but will peek in this evening.

Faye
:)

I got 3 points yesterday - no exercise I'm afraid, but at least I stayed on programme. I'm struggling at the moment - my TOM has really affected me bad this month and my resolve has been slipping. I'll sort myself out this weekend and try harder next week - I think I need another kick start.

I didn't lose any weight this week - but I'm not disappointed as it has been my TOM and I did have a big loss last week. I am not giving up, I will do this! Just need to kick myself up the :censored:

Well done to everyone - keep it up!

Pam - you are amazing! Can I have some of your resolve please?:lol:

Keep it up ladies - we will get there!

Amanda xxx

Hi Ladies,
I'm pooped, just thought I'd drop in for a minute. I've been cooking all day long! Decided to make up a bunch of healthy frozen meals for those days when I don't want to cook or don't have time. Premature McD avoidance...... :) I also whipped up a batch of lowfat pumpkin/oatmeal/raisin cookies (sooo yummy and healthy) and threw some stuff in the bread machine. I decided if I'm gonna only allow myself a few pieces of bread every now and then......they better be FREAKIN' GREAT pieces of bread! I refuse to pay four dollars for a loaf of specialty bread.

Anyway, I went for a bike ride this morning.....took off on an ATV trail on a lark (I usually stick to the road). It was all dirt and rocks and roots......I was having so much fun that I'd gone 1/2 hour before I knew it! Which was good, except I had to haul my sore *** back the other way :lol: So, I got more of a workout than I'd planned.......good thing too, cuz the cookie buzzer just went off!

Later chickies,
Julie

Hello everyone!

I spilt something on my shorts at work today and had to buy a new pair of pants--size 12, first time in 2 years. I haven't lost a lot of weight but I must be getting smaller. Isn't the other Debbie the lady that has the same situation? I'm on program yesterday and today and I exercised/drank water both days. I'm sure glad I wasn't locked in a room with butterfinger icecream!

Ritu--if your out there, I'll offer up prayers for your son. We may call God by different names but we both believe. I'm sure Faye is right and its not that badf.

Amanda--I'll offer up one for you to. He reallly will renew your strength. You are a sweet person and you deserve the best. Treat yourself accordingly.!

Juie--I had to laugh. I decided the same thing a few weeks ago. The bread machine has been getting quite a workout. I know I can't afford the specialty stuff!

Everyone who lost congradulation! have a nice weekend,

Debbie

Amanda: YOU GET A: :bravo: for points today!

You girls are all doing great! Keep up the good work.

I am pooped. The ice show was great and Thomas was a doll, but snoockered the ole grandparents into a Mike figure, a ball cap and a t-shirt besides the hotdog and lemonade to the tune of $45! Hey, I would never have been able to even afford to take my kids let alone buy them stuff so I am making up for what I couldn't do then. He is so funny. We went to the bathroom during intermission and coming back he stopped to look at the shirts. I told him the pink ones were for girls and the other ones for boys and said I didn't have any money with me he would have to ask granddad. Back to the seats we go and he asks him and of course Jack didn't know what he was talking about. I ask T did he want the t-shirt or the hat. "Nonny, I want BOTH of them." So of course that is what he got and of course we had to put them on before we left the civic center (the t-shirt was too big and kind of looked like a nightgown!) but he wore it proudly through dinner! We just had a great time all around and we had spectacular seats as our seats were behind where they set up the sound system so they moved us and I threw a fit because I had bought aisle seats and demanded aisle seats! We had one row up from the floor! On top of that, at Cracker Barrel I lost my temper BIG time. I took Thomas to the restroom and coming back there was this really obese woman and her spouse standing by the hostess station. T squeezed between them, but I couldn't pass. I said, "excuse me" nothing, "pardon me maam" nothing, "excuse me" and finally her husband said "Brenda, someone needs to get through." She glared at me, screamed, "what? I was looking at something." while Thomas was getting away from me. That broke the twig and I did something I have never ever ever ever ever done in my life, I said, "Move your fat *** lady, is that better than excuse me?" and I ran off and tried to catch Thomas. Jack could not believe I really did it and neither could I, but to totally ignore someone when they ask politely not once, but three times, deserves a bit of a dressing down let alone the fact that T was going merrily on his way figuring I was right behind him.

Well, that's the wrap up for tonight.

Faye:)

Good night girlies, too pooped to post:yawn: :faint:

Morning Ladies.
Faye, your trip sounded faboooo.............."Move your fat ***, lady!" OH MY GAWD!! :lol: :lol: :lol: I can't believe you said that! She must've really deserved it.

Anyway, I'm giving myself 2 points for yesterday, exercise and water. I don't think I went over my calories alot during our cooking marathon, but I was tasting and I had a couple of pumpkin cookies. Even though they're healthy and not too carby, I'm just not sure how I did eating....so I just won't count it, and get back with the journal today.

Gots lots of sewing to do, so I'll be off........
Everyone stay :strong: today,
Julie

SUNDAY: Silly Poll Sunday. Here goes girls.

Your Great Uncle Ebeneezer has died and you have been given his inheritence. At the lawyer's office, he reads the following from the will: " Your inheritence consists of a golden key. This key when used will make all your dreams come true, but you must wait 5 years before using it. The information regarding the key, what it opens and what you will find is in a sealed letter accompanying the key." NOW THE QUESTION THIS WEEK IS THIS: YOU ARE GIVEN EVERYTHNG BY THE LAWYER AND YOU GO HOME. DO YOU WAIT 5 YEARS TO OPEN THE LETTER OR DOES CURIOSITY GET THE BETTER OF YOU AND YOU HAVE TO KNOW WHAT YOU WILL GET EVENTUALLY . IF SO HOW LONG WOULD IT TAKE?

Julie: YOU GET A: :high: for points.

I GET A: :high: for points. I am not sure how close I came so I am not going to count program yesterday.

As for the poll, THERE IS NO WAY I WOULD EVEN GET ALL THE WAY HOME ! I would have that puppy opened some way. I am not a good secret keeper nor can I stand them being kept from me!

Gotta run, Faye:)

Good Sunday Morning Girls,

pts for yesterday: 1 pt for water.....did not exercise, make - up day today, and giving myself 0 for food, my eating was "off" yesterday, ate out all 3 meals, the only one that was decent was breakfast.....so I will just chalk that one up to experience, portion sizes were really okay, it was just the content. but........today is a new day.

Faye, where are you this morning to give us our silly poll??

well its off to work in a little while and I have walking away the pounds to do :lol: :lol:

Good Morning Ladies!! Faye, you know... some people deseerve to be dressed down because they do NOT know how to be polite or listen. I think whats bothering u is that u told her to move her fat ***.... now this is just my humble opinion but.... because people who are overweight are ususally hiding behind that weight some think it gives them free reign to be as nasty as they want to be. Becuase when they get a reaction like u gave, they can then blame it on the weight... or the fact that they think NOONE understands, because of the weight. Does that make sense?? U r a wonderful caring woman, she was in the wrong... and she knew it. So she deserved just what she got. I am a TRUE believer in karma.... hence my quote.
For the silly poll... hhhhmmmmmmm... i would try to wait the 5 years. As i see it, its a gift... something i didnt have in my life so i wouldnt be missing anything if i didnt open it. So i would wait the 5 years.
Ladies.... i hope you all have a wonderful day... I will check back in later. Take care of U

Sandy:flow1: :dance:

I forgot to post my points...lol What a maroon....
All 4 yesterday!! And i found a beautiful dress for the wedding.. and i got it for a steal!! Just need to find a pair of shoes and i am all set! Its been so long since i bought any "dress up" clothes... i am really looking forward to this wedding. :D

Take care of U
Sandy:dance: :flow1:

Good Morning Ladies...I went out of town for the day and we got back pretty late lastnight,so I hadn't posted until now....we decided to get away after all that happened..so we took the kids to a theme park ...they have a place called "splash Island"..which is a water park with a catch a wave pool,big tunnel slides and a park with lots and lots of stuff that you can climb and squirt and dump water...we had a blast...just what we needed to relax ....we packed good healthy food ,snacks and lot's of water...so I stayed on the program,a nd as far as exercise...gee,the walking alone was enough,and then the swimming and playing in the pool...so I got all four for yesterday...Faye,it sounds like you had a great time....Pam ,you are doing super...keep it up...Faye,what you said to the ladie was well deserved..it wasn't like you didn't try to be polite...so YOU GO GIRL!!!...she didn't seem to have no concern for your grandchild at all,the fact that he was going on without you...some times we have to do what we have to do...well,I'm off to do something to move this body...starting with the wash...plenty of that waiting on me...everyone of you have a tremendous ,super ,wonderful afternoon...will check in later...Joy:) :)

Smileys are as follows for points:

SandyB::bravo:

Pam: :flow2:

Joy::bravo:

As for the incident at Cracker Barrel. SandyB, I am sorry if I offended you either by the language or by calling her a name. I would never offended any of you ladies. I do NOT however apologize for what I said and this is why:

1. She ignored me though I politely and repeatedly tried to get past her
2. My grandson had gotten past and was making tracks away from me and his Granddad was not in visual range ofhim or he his grandfather
3. I wanted to shock her and an insult was the best way to get her to move.
4. She was rude though IF Thomas had not been involved I would have backtracked and just gone around another table to get back to the restaurant and never said anything to her, chalking it up to her being an igrnorant jerk. The basis for the remark was to get her moving so I could grab my gs.

What I do apologize for is even mentioning it. I did it because I was still miffed I guess, but I have no excuse either way. Forgive me my friends if I did offend any of you.

Now on to my current STRESS:fr: :fr: and it's a doozy. I am not going into a big explanation about the whole thing as I have told you before that we have to have the condo's electrical changed to copper by October 31. WELLLL, we have been, along with the whole complex, assessed $520 because the work is not completed or scheduled. It is really screwy, but because there are still approx 60 homes not done or scheduled (even though work does not have to be completed until Oct 31) they decided to fine us all and then reimburse those who have already had the work done blah blah blah. I have to call them and try and get this resolved as I am not cancelling my trip and I have until the 31st of October to get the work done. These people are a bunch of idiots and there are a couple other issues that play into this that make it even more messy. One thing I am NOT going to do is pay the assessment and then pay the contractor. They can have either or and that's it. I don't have that kind of money and besides I don't trust them to get it back to us right away, ya know. We will just have to see what I can find out. I just don't want to lose my temper and I know it is going to come to that. I hate talking to people about stuff like this on the phone instead of face to face.

I really need to eat something so I am going to go.

Faye:)

Hi Faye,

I'm a bit confused, you said

I didn't say anything about this - are you getting me mixed up with someone else? :?: :lol:

I am certainly not offended by you - I think you are great!

Yesterday I got just 1 point - off programme again (you don't want to know!!:lol: ) and no exercise - I've just been too busy this weekend to fit any in. I didn't get all my points today either (can't remember when I last got a four pointer!), but tomorrow I will be back to normal and am going to have a strict week as I've been slacking quite a bit lately. I've not got anything planned for next weekend, so I will try to make up for my naughtiness!

Take care

Amanda xx

DUH! Amanda! I can't believe I wrote that. I will fix it immediately! I was referring to SandyB who I felt might have been offended by my "letting go"on that woman!
Amanda: YOU GET A: :flow2:

Faye

Hello Everyone,

Faye it sound like you had a great time and I wish I had the nerve to tell people what they need to hear like that--I think it great.

I went to work again and stayed on program. I ate out of a cooler all day. Blah! but I made it. I cleaned 4 houses so I think I got my exercise. I drank my water. I need a day off!

Very tired, Bye for now,

DebbieL

Good Evening Ladies,

Hope everyone is doing well. I went for a walk after work it was so cool and crisp, just delightful, I only got to walk 1/2 mile because it was getting dark, so that is 2 miles on the watp video and 1/2 mile walk at the park, FEELING SO :strong: :dancer:

Lee, come and clean my house plleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease! I have tried to get Faye to do it, havent seen her yet:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: GREAT JOB ON STAYING ON PROGRAM, AND THAT IS VERY GOOD EXERCISE.

Amanda, tomorrow is a new day, and you will get back on track!! hope you have a grrrrrrrrrrrrrreat week.:D

Joy, glad you had a good day, you are such a welcome addition to our group, lots of :love: coming your way girl.

In response to the poll, WHO ME WAIT???? ARE YOU KIDDING??? I AM THE QUEEN OF INSTANT GRATIFICATION!! (IT IS WHAT GOT ME TO THIS WEIGHT IN THE FIRST PLACE:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: !!)

Well Chicklets, about ready to call this one a day! Talk to you in the am.

sw 356 June 5th
cw 321 - down 35 lbs - YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :D
NEXT GOAL: 50 LBS DOWN BY 10/31 THAT IS DOABLE!!
NEXT GOAL:LOSE 75 BY JAN 2004 (flying to Amarillo Tx for a wedding, going to just slide on into that airplane seat!!)
final goal: 130 ish - SEE YOU CHICKIES THERE:lol:

PUHHHHLEASE..... Faye dear... u in no way shape or form offended me... I think u had every right to do what u did... and i applaud u for it. I am not an easy person to offend anyway...lol
Unless u r my husband... hahahahahahaha.... He is on my poop list of late... hahaha So no worries okay FAye?? hey i rhymed...lol
I have been staying on my program(fitday is a godsend for me) and getting exercise in everyday but i dont think i am loosing... i weigh in tomorrow so we'll see... i am due for my TOM but it hasnt got here yet so this heavy bloaty feeling is just kinda staying with me... i hate that. Anywho... i am pooped today.... i rode my bike and my big project was to switch the doors around on my fridge in the garage... that was a job and a half... and with nooone to help it was somewhat of a pain... but i got it done so at least i feel good about that. Hope you all have a wonderful night... sweet dreams to u all....

Sandy:flow1: :dance:

Good morning Ladies....Yesterday was a good day...got all my water in and stayed op ...and exercise...walked 3 miles and played soccer with my son...so got all 4 for yesterday....:) :) everyone is doing great...the weather is cooling down here...yeeessss!!!!!..I plan on getting my walk in in just a few...and work on my abs today...I just wish it were as easy to come off there as it is every where else..that is my hardest area..not to mention the slowest to come off...okay Ladies..let's get it going ...today make it a point to move that body more than yesterday...oh yeah,if yall don't mind ...what kind of program are yall following..as for me ...mine is called weight wise...it's where it is worked out according to your weight,and as you loose,it is adjusted..you do not go hungry either...it is a program put out from the Hospital that I worked at...good basic eating..so many carbs,protien,and fats...it has worked the best for me..it consist of 1624 calories,which it is fixing to be lowered,as my weight has come down...well ,I'm off for now...gotta get THIS BODY MOVIN...check in a little later...big cyber hugs to all...Joy:smug: :) :D

Good morning ladies!
Boy, this weekend was a wash food wise.....I didn't eat poorly, just didn't do my journal and did alot of "head eating". Especially with these pumpkin cookies I made....my brain rationalizes the fact that they are healthy and almost sugar-free into "go ahead, have a couple more!" :mad: Anyway, I did drink my water yesterday......no exercise, cuz I waited all day for dh to come home from fishing so I could take the kayak out. By the time he got home around dinner, I was too tired from a full day of sewing to do anything. GOTTA WORKOUT IN THE MORNING!!!

So, it's back in the saddle again...........back to the journal and the exercise and the water. My mom called last night and said she's lost so much weight that she has to alter all the new clothes I made her back in July! I'm so proud of her, I just hope she keeps it up.......she's a yo-yoer from way back (aren't we all :)

Joy, sounds like you had an awesome weekend full of activity! Good for you........I'll take your words to heart and make this a great week for exercise.

Pam, I love reading your posts these days! They're always so positive and full of hope and promise. Congratulations on all your hard work, it's paying off in more ways than your weight.....your heart and soul are so shiny, I'm blinded from here! :angel: :cp: :bravo:

Faye must be sleeping in after the exhausting weekend with her grandson..........that or she had to get another job to make up for all the $$$ he scammed her for :lol: :) That's what grandmas are for, cuz we parents sure can't do it!

Well, gotta go.....the kids are whining that they'll miss recess if we don't leave NOW. I'll check in later.....

Julie

Good Morning Ladies!! Woke up this morning refreshed and have already done my AM Yoga... it feels so good to stretch awake. :) I got a 4 yesterday and today is weigh in day for me... i usually weigh in around 9am... thats when i have time. Without being bothered...lol ITs so nice to see u all have so much energy in the morning... i am becoming a morning person. I really like what i can accomplish when noone else is up with me... hahahaha. i am going to try to do my pilates workout today and for sure get a walk or bike ride in. I am stepping up the exercise department... i want/need to jump start myself! To all u lovely ladies have a fabulous day!! i will check back later... Take care of U

Sandy:dance: :flow1:

Morning Girls,

pts for yesterday: 2 program pts, 1 pt for water and YES!!! ONE PT FOR EXERCISE. did my watp video (2 mile tape), and walked 1/2 mile last night after work at the fitness park.:D :D

Joy, it was great chatting with you this morning!! What a perfect way to start my day, turning on my computer and finding you there to talk with. CANT GET MUCH BETTER THAN THAT.:love: :spin: :cb: :dance:

Sandy: pilates??? not this girl. not yet anyway...but I am getting there!! have a good day. Good luck on your weigh in , I know you will do great!

Mirabelly, arent those journals a "have to", I didnt do mine from Friday at dinner till yesterday, so had to back track...dont plan on doing that again! I really need to do them daily, it holds me accountable and keeps me focused...have a
:strong: day!

Catch you chicklets later:wave:

Good morning girls!

Friday - 2 points (water and exercise)
Saturday - 0 points
Sunday - 0 points

Ok ok, it was an AWFUL weekend for me. I was on the McDonald's diet with a cheeseburger and fries, EVERY day.

But the good news....I lost weight! I'm down to 145! Now, two things. It's probably b/c I didn't eat alot BESIDES the McDonalds...AND, I know this is not the way to do things. I'm taking this as a little Godsend and I am not gonna make this a habit, so it's back on track for me today!

Another little plus was that I met a new guy this weekend! I went to visit my friend Lori and her boyfriend's roommate went out with us. He is a total cutie and my friend asked me for my email (I'm assuming to give to him...hopefully lol)...so we'll see what happens with that!

Not much else to report on my little end of the world. I hope everyone else is doing just peachy and I'll check in soon!
Toodles!

(I'm off to change my signature to read CW: 145 before it's too late!)

MONDAY: Mission Monday and our mission this week is to love the person that inhabites our body. Really love that person. Be happy with who you are and you will be happy with who you become!


I'M LATE, I'M LATE TO ISSUES SMILEYS TODAY!

Ok here goes ladies and I am going to squish you again. I am so very late this morning and I have to get going. I didn't sleep worrying about this stupid electrical/ $$ situation or I dreamed about it so I am pooped and tried to sleep in. All is well though, as Jack talked to the people at the management company and found it was an either or situation so that the work can be completed right away.

Our 4 pointers for today with a BIG :bravo: for each of you:

PAM SANDYB AMANDA DEBBIEL JOY

Our 2 pointer so far is ME :high: as I stayed op but HOLD ON TO YOUR HATS GIRLIES I didn't exercise and I lost count of water so I am not sure I got it all in. I have varicose veins and LOSING weight has made them worse or at least more visual and yesterday my lower thigh was hurting big time and I think that is what it was so I didn't try anything and rested it as well as I could.

Our 1 pointer with a :flow2: is:

JULIE

Julie, we all have pit days so don't worry about it.

I need to clean downstairs today, but don't know if I am going to get it done or not. I need to eat and exercise and get my vitamins and citrucel into me and of course feed the animals.

BIG NEWS ARE OUR HOUSE!!!!!!! JACK IS DIETING! HE REALLY WANTS TO LOSE ABOUT 40 LBS I am so glad because he has these scrawny little legs and ankles and all his weight is right around his waist the worst place for it. His method of losing is lunchtime meal replacement and making some slight changes in his diet like using my reduced calorie margarine, etc.

Well girlies, I have got to get hopping as it is 10 o'clock and I have done NOTHING!

Faye:)

Well Ladies.... i weighed in... and no loss. still the same... but i know it takes time... so i am sure thst by next week i will have lost at least a lb... ! I miscalculated my TOM by a week... i am still trying to recover from my brothers funeral i guess... my head is all messed up... that and i was on bcp and ran out so i got used to not keeping track on my calendar... lol oh well... at least i dont have to worry about being pregnant... not yet.. hahahaha
I just got my ds off to preschool so here i sit... wondering what to do... i hve already vacuumed and swept the garage out... laundry is in the dryer... so... i guess i could do my pilates... alright.. i will
i will check back in later... I will also work on loving me... and the body i am in... because if i work hard enuf i can change the outside to match the inside... beautiful.

Sandy:dance: :flow1:

Missy: YOU GET A: :high: for Friday and a :burger: :burger: for the weekend! :lol: Hey your loss is montrously terrific! Way to go!

Pam: I didn't tell you this morning how great your loss was either. You have got a handle on how to do this and that is why it is working for you.

LADIES WE ARE GOING TO START SOMETHING CALLED WTG'S. A WAY TO GO (WTG) IS WHEN SOMETHING NON WEIGHT LOSS AND UNEXPECTED HAPPENS, SUCH AS AN INCREASE IN EXERCISE TIME OR A NEW DRESS THAT IS IN A SMALLER SIZE. WHEN YOU POST A WTG, ALWAYS MAKE IT IN CAPS AND IN PINK SO THAT WE KNOW THAT IS WHAT IT IS!

WTG: First off I finally got into those jeans that I have had brand new for something like 5 years, zipped those puppies up tight though they were and wore them to the commissary to shop in. Luckily, I didn't have to go to the bathroom, but I was determined to wear them and I have been trying them on about once a month! I also increased my glider time 5 minutes per session for a total of 60 minutes now and last Thursday when I kept the car, I noticed instead of a belly rub with the steering wheel and having to tilt the seat back to stop it, I now have a good two inches between me and the steering wheel!

So, I am waiting for some of those great WTG's from you guys too!

**I also put instructions for the WTG on the first post with the topics etc so if you are new or get hung up about it you can check there for instructions**
Faye:)

Hello everyone!

Pam I would love to clean your house but I think it might be quite a drive! What I think is even better is a web-site called flylady.com. She will help you get your own house cleaned without going crazy. It stands for finally loving yourself. If everyone used it I wouldn't have a job. Its how I clean my house.

Faye it will take me a week to learn how to make posts pink!

I'm in North Carolina about 50 miles inland. I hope I'll be talking to you ladies for the next few days but I might loose power. I'm not scared of getting blown away. I was just at nags head yesterday. Its kind of spooky.

Congratulations to those who lost.

Bye for now

Debbie-Lee

Oh Debbie-Lee!!! I LOVE the flylady... :D Its how i clean my house and keep it organized as well. Its a great site and great ideas... and i love the babysteps... just like here with the weight loss... babysteps! Well guys.. i have a WTG... I did my pilates today!! Starting to get back into it so babysteps... but i did 15 mins, and i did my yoga this morning. Just need to get a walk or bike ride in and i am coolbeans for exercise today. Well ladies... have a wonderful afternoon, i will beb checking back this evening...
take care of U

Sandy:dance: :flow1:

DebbieL: It's easy. Use post reply button when you do that you will see where it says vb code and beside it a bunch of boxes. Hit the drop down arrow beside color then scroll to pink and click on it. You will see a long box come up above your reply. Hit your caps lock button on your keyboard type WTG and hit ok on the long box. The one thing you have to remember is it only posts at the last line so if you do something and have to go back and insert, then you have to highlight all the post past where you want to put your colored words in, right click on your mouse and cut the info then go back and do the above with the color and when finished with the insert, right click again and paste your post back into your reply box. Only the letters WTG are to be in pink, the rest of your info about your way to go just do in a regular fashion.

Faye:)

WAY TO GO FAYE......
 

HEY FAYE..WTG GIRL!!!!:smug: :D :strong: :jig: :dance: I AM SO PROUD FOR YOU...FEELS GOOD ,HUH...YOU JUST KEEP ON DOING IT.....I hope I did this right...so far today I went to the gym and walked 3 miles and strength trained...and I'm not finished yet...they totaled our car,which I figured they would,so now they are waiting on a faxed copy to the insurance from the fire department,which I cannot get until tommorow...I will be glad to have this behind me....okay girls,I will holler later ..the kids are due in from school,and I want to get ready to watch Dr Phil...later...Joy

OOOps... gotcha Faye... only the WTG in pink... LOL Congrats to u as well Faye!! U GO GIRL!!

Sandy:dance: :flow1:

AWESOME on the pants, Faye! I have a similar pair hanging in my closet that I keep looking at longingly.

I just thought I'd check in before I head out to dance class. Wish me luck, everyone, I'm going to try to convince the owner of the dance studio to buy some of my sewing for her shop. I'm especially going to push the idea of plus-size fitness and dance wear! There is NOWHERE in our neck of the woods for bigger gals to buy bike shorts/sports bras/tights/leotards/ even yoga wear! I searched for WEEKS before I just broke down and started making my own. I've sold some on ebay and through mail order, so I'm hoping she will go for the idea. Hers is the only dancewear/fitness shop around. :crossed: :crossed:

I'm right on track for a 4 point day, so I'll talk to you all tomorrow!

Later,
Julie

WTG ME !!!

I've decided to give myself a WTG for going on the exercise bike for 35 minutes - when I first started about 6 weeks ago, I struggled to do 20 minutes, and now I can do 35 minutes , so I must be getting fitter!

Amanda xx

Hello Everyone

I'm tired so I'm sitting here reading so I won't have to get up and do something.

Faye--I'm sorry I didn't mention your pants! Its really great. I'm just to tired to make sense. I know you must have really felt proud when you went out in them.

Debbie Lee

Julie: I would be interested in some exercise clothing. Why not take pics and let me see what you have come up with if you are interested in selling outside your area. In fact, if you decide you want to make sewing a business, I probably would be interested in other things too, who knows? I really am interested in exercise clothes though.

Amanda: Terrifice job with the bike! YEAH for you and you did your WTG exactly right!!

Now I know you guys all have things to brag about and that's what WTG is for so I expect to see more of it!

Thanks for the compliments about the jeans. I had to lay down to zip them and like I said a bathroom trip would have probably proved disasterous (I would never have gotten them zipped back up), but just a month ago I tried the same thing and had about 2 inches to got to even do what I did. Jack loved them tight. The only thing I couldn't do was get out of the recliner! :lol:

Every one of you is doing a spectacular job with your weight loss program. I see how hard you are trying and working and the results are going to great.

I watched Dr Phil today and he is telling these people everything that I keep trying to pound into people's head. Everyone of us is beautiful. Our fat does not make us the people that we are. We are all vibrant human beings.

One more thing and then I am going to go. Yesterday I was so stressed out about this money issue with the management company for the condos. We had the money for the repairs but not repairs and the assessment. I was angry, scared and upset all at the same time. Part of it is because we are buying the condo on land contract because of some employment and credit issues. We were afraid to even look for a lender. So, we did not want to cause any trouble to our kids who own the property by telling the managment company to take a hike that we would have the repairs done by the cut off date but we weren't paying any assessment. I kept thinking about eating to help me feel better and then one step farther. I realized that I didn't have that "to heck with it all" feeling like I used to when I would get into situations like the above. Before I would lose some weight, mess up and GIVE UP. This time my brain was telling me, "You never want to go back to being where you were before. You are never going to be that person again." It shocked me quite frankly that I really didn't WANT to give in or give up. I will bet that a lot of you if not ALL of you feel the same way. You don't want to go back to where you were and you are never going to let it happen to you again. Which means, we have all learned something about our bodies and weight loss and control issues. We are not perfect so we will slip, but we don't want to say "to heck with it!"

You ladies have a spectacular evening! I love each and every one of you!

PS Say a prayer, keep your fingers crossed, rub your rabbit's foot whatever. I am applying for another job! :lol:

Faye :)

Julie... i would be interested as well in some work out clothes... and i would love to see your stuff. I do ebay so if u want to u can give me your ebay id and i will check out your stuff...lol that sounded really lecherous didnt it? LOL
My prayers and luck are all coming your way Faye!! I know what u mean about that point... and not giving in to or wanting to give into it. Food is a big emotional therapy for me... and i am learning to say NO to it. It wasnt this hard to put the weight on ... y is it so hard to get it off??? LOL

have a great evening... i'll check back b4 bed....
love you all
Sandy:dance: :flow1:

I am posting tonite as i have figured out my calories for the day... I drank my h2o and exercised... but went over on calories... i was just munchie today... so no points for staying on program. But tomorrow is another day.. and i did get my period... just tonite. So that explains why i ate the way i did today... Sleep well and sweet dreams

Sandy:dance: :flow1:

Helllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllo chicklets:lol: :lol:

How is everyone? I must confess!!! I HAD A CANDY BAR!!!!:devil: A ZERO BAR, REGULAR SIZE, BUT A CANDY BAR JUST THE SAME..UGH!!!! But I stopped there did not go for the coke to wash it down or the potato chips to get the "sweet taste out of my mouth", but man was it ever gooooooooooooooooooooood!:D

GUESS REPORTING PTS TOMORROW WILL BE JUST 1 pt for water and 1 pt for exercise....but I will report in in the am.

Faye, you fit into the jeans, wow!!:spin: :strong: and much look in getting the job!

love you too Sandy.....sweet dreams right back at ya!;)

Amanda, great job on doing the exercise bike longer!!! THAT IS WHAT IT TAKES, PERSEVERANCE!! you can do it:lol:

Lee, I will be thinking about you, hope Isabel is not as strong as they are anticipating! Stay safe;)

okay ladies it is getting late, and I am very weary, so talk to you in the am.