It's so great to see all these posts. I guess the new year is getting us all motivated!!

Ali - No. I'm totally bummed. We didn't make it to Montreal. The original plan was to drive up on Saturday or Sunday and stay until Tuesday, but my roommate's plane reservations weren't working out. So she didn't fly in until Sunday night. It didn't seem worth the 6 hour drive to go for only one night. I was so bummed because we had such a blast last year. I think we'll go when it's warmer though. We had a good time anyway because a bunch of my friends rented out a bar.

KT - I hate missing meetings. It just messes me up. SInce WW at work is on Tuesday's and all the holidays this year were on Tuesdays, it's been weeks since WI. And I can WI at the gym, but the scale never matched. Ugh. I can't wait until next Tuesday when we can go again.

Kim - my overall plan is also 50 by October. I broke it down and said 20-25 by May 1st. I think we can do it!!

Rina, I know how that feels. My BMI was like 45 when I started. It felt hopeless. Now it's 33. every little bit helps.

Tonya - I'm looking on Dotti's website and kielbasa's not on there. I don't have my books either.

lolly - wow, your wedding will be here before you know it. I had no idea it was so soon. I'm sure you'll be a UK16 in no time. Good luck!

Grace, Stacy, Kier - great new years resolutions. We'll have to help each other out and keep them!!!

Good luck girls!

Lisa

Tonya, don't know what kielbasa is, but I looked up sausage and it is 1 ounce for 3 points. I buy the lowfat or the turkey kielbasa/sausage and it's not too bad. I add lots of sauerkraut too! YUMMM, I am a German tho and love german food!

Thanks Jen!

Thanks everyone for your encouragement on the quitting smoking! I know I can do it. And kimobi (Kim) yes girl we CAN DO THIS, and can use each other for support!!!!! Wooohoo!

Tilley (Lisa) -- I have NO doubt you will make it to your goal! Keep your head up, and I know you will do it!!!

Grace, Grace -- yes I am trying to quit cold turkey. My last smoke was yesterday (New Year's Day) at 3:00pm, so I am almost to 24 hours. If it gets too hard, then I will see about the gum...or other medication to help. But I feel I can do this all myself. BTW, great resolutions!

Tonya -- GREAT attitude woman. Doesn't it feel GREAT being back in control and ready to focus and do it?! Keep up the attitude, it will definitely help some of us others when we need it!!!

StaceyT -- Believe me, I wish I weren't at work either. With all the holidays, 1/2 days, and holiday hours (9-4) today is DRAGGING butt. Oh well, that way I'm not at home smoking away! hehe!

Ali -- Students here at IU don't return until the 7th. Sorry to hear you had to start up early. There are many high schools around though that started back up today. Just think, you'll be getting out sooner than the others!!! But big time bummer about having to start early!!!

KO (Kier) -- I know what you mean about the holidays come and gone! All that preparing we do for them to get here, and then before we know it...they're gone!!!!

HorseyGirl (KT) -- sorry to hear about the house deal might-be-problem. I sure hope that they don't want to sell it right away. Keep us up-to-date on all that girl! And I know what you mean about gaining 5lbs over the holiday...I feel the EXACT same way!!!

RhubarbJelly (Rina) -- I looked at my BMI on Friday last week, and was disappointed that I am still considered obese. After all that work I did last year, it was almost like a slap in the face. But we are definitely head in the RIGHT direction, and can do it!!!! Soon our BMI's will be HEALTHY!!!

Lollybird -- WOW! You do have a busy year ahead of you. Sounds like 2002 WILL be your YEAR woman!!! Very exciting :) P.s. I am up 11.5lbs from my lowest! It sucks when you gain back. But that just means we have to work a little harder. Don't ya worry :)

Oooh, almost forgot my New Year's Resolutions:

1) Get back to journaling

2) Start eating healthier foods, rather than just low-point foods

3) Keep drinking 100oz/day

4) Get back to exercising 5x/week

5) Start Yoga

6) Limit eating out

7) And of course Last, but NOT least -- QUIT SMOKING

Hey Gals, Hope everyone had a Great Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Looks like I'm not alone in the fact that I 'diet' breaked over the holidays and just enjoyed it. I think I'm up 5lbs but I'm not really discouraged. We have to live right? I'm refocused now like the rest of you!

My New Years Resolutions:
1. Make it to the gym at least 2-3 times per week (have to have an excuse but I work 12 hr shifts 2-5/week, sometimes the gym is the last thing I wanna do)
2. If I don't make it to the gym do Tae Bo (at least 2-3 times/week)
3. Stay within my points (NOOOO cheating), which I'm very good at :)
4. Decide on a weight loss goal and make it there this year.

Besides work I'm starting university on January 7th, I hope to be able to stay commited to school as well as to my job and not go insane. I'm hoping with the focused schedule it will help the rest all come together.

Well once again Happy New Year to all of you great people :)

Mandie: My last cigarette was about 3 p.m. New Year's Day, too! I've done well today. Only wanted one once. I never should have started smoking. I have borderline asthma which has been under control for about a year, but in the past week, as it's gotten colder, I've felt the pressure on my lungs. If y'all remember, I tend to get bronchitis in January, so I need to take care of myself!

Jen and Tonya: Did ya'll go swimming in Lake Michigan? They were showing a bunch of people on the Today show jumping in icy water. Crazy!!
I agree with Jen...go with Healthy Choice kielbalsa! It's really good! It doesn't have the sweet taste that some low fat sausages tend to have.
Ok, getting back to work! We are posting fools today! :)

Stacey, we have local groups that do that crazy Polar Bear stuff too. I think they are nuts. What a waste of a warm body!!!

Anyone try the WW on-line??? Do you like it?? Tell me about it, cuz I am interested in using it as a supplement!

Kim that is SOOO cool that we both had our last smoke about the same time yesterday! It is a sign! hehee! I have only craved one once today, right after lunch. So my Mom and I walked instead. I feel better already knowing I CAN do this!!! I can totally relate to you, I have asthma too -- didn't know this until last year when I was at the Dr's office from being sick with bronchitus one week, and the next having pnemonia. I have smoked 1 pack/day for the past 10 years... so I know this will help my health tremendously!!!! Why don't you email me at [email protected]. We can chat about this daily, and keep each other motivated!!!!

Anyone find it is harder to get thru a work day once you have had several days off?

Man, is this day ever going to end??? :dizzy:

Ok, need help.

I am making a new receipe tonight. Here are the following ingredients, sounds good, but not sure what to calculate for points:

Broccoli Sausage Simmer

Healthy Choice Kielbasa (thanks Stacey for the suggestion!)
1 package frozen broccoli
1/2 cup red onion
1 can diced tomatoes (14 1/2 ounces)
1 tablespoon basil
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 teaspoon suger
3 cups cooked spiral pasta

What do ya think? I was estimating 7 or so points (for a cup), or is that too high, since I will only grab about 3-5 slices of kielbasa and the rest veggies and pasta.

Thanks for the help! :)

Well Tonya, the pasta is 4 points a cup (according to the new standard now), so that is 12 points.

Between the onions and the sugar I would add 1 point to be safe.

Don't know what Healthy Choice Kielbasa is for points, but use the package to figure and add that in.

So if it makes 8 cups (just guessing), you are at 1.6 points without the kielbasa. Figure those points and you are set. You might be high if you take small pieces of kielbasa.

This is my guess. Good luck.

Tonya: That sounds yummy! How's it cooked?

Mandie: I emailed you!

I use WW online
 

Jen: I use it everyday and love it!! It's really helpful. I think the price is worth it and you put it on a credit card so it's super easy.
You can bank points super easy and it has a lot of excercise points options, too! Go for it!!!

Stacey, do you use the on-line WW or the e-tools?? From what I can tell, they look like the same thing, except e-tools is cheaper because you are already a WW member.