[TonyaLyn]

Jeannine ~

WELCOME!! This is a great supportive group, glad you joined in!!

[tilley]

He he - math correction!!!

Total for popcorn chicken combo: 26 points. I was off by 11 points and saves 17 points, not 20. Whoops. I was numeric dyslexic for a second and counted 9 points for the potato wedges instead of 6.

Grace!!! I have a focus zts too!!!!!!! No moon roof though I love it. I've had it for a little over a year and it's my baby. Silver.

Jeannine - Welcome! it looks like you're already well on your way to your goal weigh. Congrats and keep up the good work!

Jen, Kim, Grace - I battled with depression in high school and I never saw someone. I got through it but it took years. I always thought that it was such a waste of time. I could have probably saved myself a lot of years of depression had I seen someone and had someone help me through it. Friends and family helped, but I think a professional could have helped even more.

Lisa

Pay no attention to my Christmas goal I think I'll be lucky if I get to 165.

[Sweater Girl]

So many posts! Neat, I just finished my first exam, why does the first exam have to be the hardest one, then again I have passed the course even if I get a zero on the exam so I am not worried. I want an 85 or more though.


Tonya: I just got the big red cookbook from Betty Crocker, they give a lot of low fat options and I am sure I can adapt some. I needed a cookbook that gives directions on how to do stuff like how to do a roast and what not so I am glad I got it (can't you tell I am still a student ).

Jeaninne: 30lb loss is fantastic and 150 sounds like a good goal. I got to 155 and my body kept losing and it seems to be at its threshold now of about 140-142... I think our bodies will tell us when we're done, but Good Luck to you and Welcome (I am also a person born in the year of the snake).

Lisa: That's funny, I often rationalize having a higher point meal while at a FF restaurant and then order a much healthier option and feel better about it... wow I don't think I have had a big mac in a year!

Kim: do what's best for you. I hope you can relax a bit this weekend, good luck to you!

Becky: I am the one with all the exams and papers and that's why we haven't seen each other, but honestly I think this break was healthy for the both of us!

Mandie: when I have a cold I turn into a chocolate/carbs freak its really weird. But my doctor explained its because our bodies need the extra calories.... Congrats on the loss

Jen: pottery is fun, my friend's parents own a pottery store so I go there from time to time. His mom is amazing at that stuff.

Kierie: I am sorry to hear that you have a sore throat.

Anyhoo, I am off!

Take Care!

Ali

[Mandie]

Just wanted to say WELCOME Jeannine! I have found this is really a great place! Everyone is so nice, and really supportive and full of advice. I'm sure you're going to love it just as much as I am!!!!

Again WELCOME!!

[StaceyT]

Kim: I agree with everyone! I, too, saw a therapist when my grandma passed away. She uncovered a whole bunch of issues that I didn't even know I had!! I feel I'm a much better well adjusted person since seeing her.
Welcome Jeannine! Sorry if I misspelled your name!
Must get back to work.
Hi everyone!!!!!

[kimobi]

Thank you everyone for your comments ... Becky, Stacey, Ali, Lisa, Jen ... I think I'm going to seek someone out. About 2 years ago, I did see someone through my work EAP program. I saw her about 6 months, then realized she really wasn't helping me much. I was having work and BF issues, and she wanted to talk about my relationship with my real dad when I was a kid, which I made peace with years and years ago. The anti-depressants helped though. I stopped seeing her, eventually took myself off the drugs, and I guess I've been mostly fine since. The stress of not seeing BF much, added to my job, has just taken a toll. I think it's more anxiety than depression now, but either one, it certainly doesn't help me lose weight. I read somewhere once that when you're going through a really stressful time, you're body compensates by slowing down your metabolism, among other things. It makes perfect sense to me. I didn't really start gaining weight until I became a stress case.

So long story short, I think I'm going to look for someone not in the EAP. My insurance does pay for it elsewhere to an extent.

Now, sad stuff over, welcome Jeannine! Glad you found us. And Lisa: good choices for lunch! I had chicken nuggets and fries from Chickfilet (or however you spell it) and I think that's around 15 points or so. Not good, since I'll probably being going out to dinner with BF tonight. Yay! I miss him.

Well, I'm going to run and get my work done so I can get out of here at a decent time. Have a good weekend everyone!

[Trish O]

Wow, we are busy today. How fun. I am on my way home but just wanted to say hi. I have not been eating well today...or I should say that for the most part very healthy food but I am going to be over points as I am so hungry. I was a little over yesterday but not too bad. I just don't want to do anything to make the baby too big as that is bad for him. I will try to be better tomorrow. On the up side, it was all healthy food except for 3 points worth of m&ms (which I am not to have as they have refined sugar in them...but i just broke down. I pitched the rest of the bag). I have been very good not eating refind sugar but sometimes I just have to have a bite.

Welcome to Jeannine. Glad you are here. Sounds like you are doing very well! I also gained in college, but that has been a few years ago now. Now I am 9mo PG so I will once again have much weight to get off. But I am ready!

Well, congrats to all who lost and have a great weekend. Oh, when I don't work I do have internet from home, so I will still be around. Anyway, talk with you all on Monday!

Trish

[Horsey girl]

Just a quick note to say I'll have some access to my computer for the next couple of weeks - I'll pop by - right now I have to catch up on old posts. Sounds like everyone's doing great!! I'm about 2 pounds from my Christmas goal of 199 and I've been plateaued for 3 weeks with a cold. I don't know if I'll even weigh in tomorrow - I might sleep in instead - I need the rest. Have a great weekend all and see you monday!!
KT

[wenwella]

Hey all, I'm still lurking/ posting, trying to find a place to fit in around here. . you all seem like a great bunch of gals. . I'm within 8-12 lbs of my goal depending on the day and what I decide my goal should be, I keep changing it cause I wonder what I'll do when I reach it. For the past year this has been such a focus and drive in my life I don't know what I'll do when I've finally reached the goal. . people keep telling me maintenace will be sorta the same but I'm not sure. . its not like striving to meet a goal. . IMO. . but who knows. . At the rate I'm going seems like I"m not ever going to get there. . my weight goes up and down. . and I stay that 8-12lbs away. .
Anyways, I'm rambling now.. LOL its Friday night and I have nothing better to do. . (Sad sad sad). .
Have a good weekend!