Somebody stop this merry-go-round and let me off!!! Just kidding. I feel so guilty for not coming around very much in the last few days I decided to take that breather Jen was talking about!!

JEN, I have 3 test next week: Algebra, Sociology and Heredity so you might find me "holding my breath" in the near future!! I've started my heavy duty studying today and I guess it will continue until the last test next Thursday. Wow, sounds like winter finally has arrived. I'm ready for sping myself. It is suppose to rain here and drop back down into the 50's tomorrow. We were in the 70's today. Congratulations on the loss. With every loss you'll get more determined, just wait and see.

JANIE, congratulations on the loss. We are doing a happy dance for you. Doesn't it give you new found motivation?

MYRA, glad to hear that you lost a pound. You have worked so hard and are doing so good. Keep it up, are you still exercising?

ES, thanks for missing me. As for losing your weight, you'll get there. Hey you have us to cheer you on. So when you are ready, just consider us your personal cheerleading team.

DIANNE, loved the smiley faces relating to going back to school. They were hilarious. In fact, not to far from how I feel sometimes.

Well, I hope everyone is having a good week, back to the Sociology book for me.

Ruth

Happy Thursday!!!!!

Just popping in to say I really appreciate all of you. I look forward to coming in here everyday & see how everybody is doing. It makes me feel so good that I met such a great group of gals.

Love all of you
Es

Be back later

HAPPY THURSDAY to you, too, Essie!! I agree with you wholeheartedly. I am very glad to have met everyone here. I come here for more than just weight loss support.

Last night's RAD class was our final session. We were suited up w/protective gear and had to face two attackers alone in the gym. I was apprehensive all week about it; turned out that I have more moxie than I thought. They were very aggressive, taunting verbally and physically. We had to go through 3 scenarios: standing at an atm, waiting for a bus, and standing w/eyes closed, being assaulted from behind. They videotaped each one of us and we were able to see how we handled ourselves. It was incredible. Again, if this class is available to any of you, I'd strongly urge you to take it, along with your daughters, friends, and relatives.

We received 10 inches of snow since yesterday afternoon. It's beautiful...a winter wonderland. My class is cancelled today, so I can stay home, enjoy a fire and nest!

Myra, good job on the pound! You continue to inspire me. Two more pounds and I have to lower my points range. Mixed feelings about that.

Ruth, good luck with your tests. How long have you been taking classes? I've been thinking of taking more than one class next fall; the idea of pursuing a degree is starting to appeal to me.

Dianne, you're right about Es's son David being a cutie

Hi to everyone else....

~Jen

Jen and Myra,
Congratulations you loosers

Es,
I agree this is a great place with a great group of women. I get way more than WW support here.

HI everyone,
This has been a really s---y week. Ellen came home sick from school yesterday, Wally is leaving today, and RIght now my father-in-law, who is turning 80 next month, has moved out and is filing for divorce. He has had 3 heart attacks and is taking meds for dimentia. This is so stupid I can't believe it. I am sure that it is the dimentia talking. It sure seems stupid to want to go it alone at this point in life. Steve agrees with me but he doesn't talk to his dad about personal things. I guess they have never connectd on that level. ANyway we are very worried about him. His wife, Steve's stepmother, is a fantastic woman. I just don't get it. Oh well enough complaining.

Have on OP Thur,
JanieD

Hi Buddies

Thanks Jen & Dianne for saying my boy is a cutie. To know him is to love him. He's nicest guy & is so thoughtful. I know, I know, I'm bragging but it's the truth.

Janie, I work for a Law Office that helps low income people. We handle all kinds of problems. One unit is for divorce & we got a call from a 79 yr. old woman who wants to divorce her 80 yr. old husband because he commited adultery!!! I could not believe it!!! There must be something in the air!! LOL You are not complaining, you're venting. We're your buddies & that's what we're here for. Not only to talk about weigh loss.

Jen, I would not hesitate to take that class. I would really get into it. Karate chops & everything. You are in a winter wonderland. Must look so pretty. Today we had warm, misty weather. Definitely a bad hair day! Seems strange having warm weather in January.

Ruth, when I read your post I got exhausted just reading all those courses you're taking. Whhewww. I give you & Jen lots of credit. WTG.

Hi Myra, Terri, Dianne, Zoe, Viola & Sandy

Be back later.

Love,
Es

Evening, just a quick post before I check into the chat room for a few minutes.

Well, I recieved good news and bad news from the doctors office this afternoon. The good news is that my cholesterol is under 200, the first time in over 3 years. I am totally thrilled with that piece of news.

The bad news is that the ultra sound found gall stones, so at some point in time I will be having laser surgery. Oh well, as someone told me if you look for problems you'll find them. He was referring to my view of men at the time, guess it holds true with deciding that I needed a checkup!! Oh well, it won't be that bad.

Talk later,
Ruth

Hi Buddies,

I don't mean to be in hiding, but I have had too much going on to spend much time at the computer. I know I've gone on about my mom, but up till now I was hesitant to mention that my dad is also in a nursing home because of Parkinson's disease. Between visiting mom and dad this week, working in Boston, and serving on the board at our church, plus the normal home and family stuff, I haven't been able to visit with you all.

I did take an old escape route and lose myself in a mystery novel. Better thatn spending my free moments eating!

Janie, I am sorry to hear that your father-in-law is a victim of dementia. My dad is too, from the Parkinson's and they sure can develop some odd reasons to do things. Remember that we are here for you, and be sure to vent here.
And Janie 30 lbs down EXCELLENT!

Jen, I can't imagine myself doing a tenth as well as you did with that course, I am so unaggressive, it is hard for me to picture it. My dad used to have me practice punching a pillow when I was a little kid, just to get me to learn to defend myself against the school bullies. I think I failed his course then!
Ruth, those courses sound so ambitious. But keeping on top of your studying now is great, I know that you will do really well. Do you like the sociology? My son David took it last term and loved it.

Dianne, I hope you are continuing to get better.
Zoe, I hope you are recovering too!
Myra, congrats on the pound, you are doing great!
Hi Terri and Viola, hope I remembered everyone

Hi Es, I have to admit I am not losing right now either, I am only down 2.8 since Christmas. My goodness, all this talk about your Cutie, I wish I could see him too.

Hugs to you all, I will check in again as soon as I can
Sandy

Hi

Sandy, you have a lot going on Sorry about your Dad. My parents are both deceased but I remember they use to say they never wanted to live to the point that we had to take care of them or be in a nursing home. I always told them I wanted them around a long time, long enough to see great grandchildren. My Dad died of a heart attack in 1994 & Mom in 1984. Do you have a close relationship with them? Hope I'm not getting too personal.
I can show you a picture of David if you send me your email.

Ruth, I get my cholesterol results Tuesday. The last time it was 237. Before the meds it was 303 I'm getting there slowly but surely. When are you having surgery?

Janie, with your father-in-law leaving his wife where will he go? Hope Ellen is feeling better. So many people are getting sick. I guess it's that time of the year. Our weather has been so unusual, up & down. Even the bugs are confused.

Be back later.

Love,
Es

Hey guys....I'm here. I'm not 100% but sooooooo much better. Dianne, so happy to hear that you're doing better too. What a week!! I was wiped out!

I am on my way out the door to work so I don't have time to write long but wanted to check in and let you's know that I was on my way to recovery. also, I lost 2.5 this last week (Wednesday was weigh day). I guess being sick helped some. Ha!

I'll read and write tonight.

Zoe ~ Soaking up the"SON" in Texas
220/183.5/148

Janie,
I hope Ellen is feeling better. You'll miss Wally, it's bittersweet to say goodbye to a good friend. The situation with your father-in-law, well I don't know what to say other than just vent here; the support you give your husband is the most important of all.

Zoe, congrats on a good loss, in spite of how you lost it. Just don't overdo it till you're 100%.

Sandy, it was good to hear from you. Many women our age are struggling with their work, home, kids, and then their aging parents. It's heartbreaking to see them go downhill, all you can do is be there for them and be strong. I wish you well; enjoy the reading, much better than food!

Ruth, how soon do you have to have the surgery? So sorry to hear that; the laser advances make the recovery time so much shorter now, at least that'll work to your advantage.

Since there have been notices on this site about possibilities of it going down temporarily, does anyone want to share email addresses? Some of us have done so already in the past. Mine is [email protected].


Today's my Mom's birthday, she would have been 82.
will be back later,
~Jen

Hi gals,
Thanks for letting me vent yesterday. Thank you all who asked about Ellen, I think she wasn't really sick just upset about her grandpa. She said that she had a tummy ache but she ate fine that evening. I think it was stress.

Wally stopped by my office yesterday. We said goodbye (I am terrible at goodbyes ) and he gave me his hat. I don't know about you guys but I thought that was really sweet

Zoe,
COngrates on the 2.5# loss WTG girlfriend! Do take care of yourself. I don't want you pushing yourself back to working full time and getting sick all over again!

Sandy,
I am sorry to hear about your dad You certainly have a lot on your plate girl. Your strength is awesome!

Ruth,
I tried a homeopathic remedy which consisted of fasting, apple juice and olive oil for gall stones. I know this sounds hokey, but I tried it and I passed my stones and didn't have to have the surgery. Now I do it once a year just to clean things out. If you are interested, send me your e-mail @ddress.

Jen,
I am planning on taking that RAD course as soon as my elbow is healed. I think it may be offered at Steve's college. BTW I agree about the e-mail my @ddress is [email protected]

Terri, Viola, Myra, Es, Dianne and anyone else I may have missed,
JanieD

Hi Girls

Zoe, I was thinking about you the past few days & wondering how you were doing. Take care of yourself & congrats on your loss!

Jen, my friend, how are you taking your mom's birthday? Are you ready for the Superbowl You know I'm not into football but I get excited for everybody else. I get such a kick out of it cause the streets get deserted. It's like this major holiday Enjoy it on your big screen.

Janie, I felt so bad when you said Ellen was upset about her grandpa. (awwww) That was nice of Wally to give you his hat. Where did he go? Are you going to stay in touch? Sounds like a great guy.

Jen, where did you hear about the site going down AGAIN?
Maybe we should go to WW or Dotties & we'll let Terri know.

I taped Rose Red & I'm going to go watch it. Very scary!!!

Hi Myra, Dianne, Viola & Sandy. Terri I miss you a whole lot.

Hug,
Es

Hi girls, I think the exchanging emails is a good idea; my email is [email protected].

ZOE, congratulations on the 2.5 lbs that are gone forever!!! Being sick may have had its advantages.

JEN, enjoy your big screen and the super bowl. I'm also not a big watcher, but I like to catch the half time show.

As for my surgery, I will probably schedule during spring break, which is the last week in March. At least, that is what I'm shooting for.

ES, I hope your cholesterol shows more improvement. I was so thrilled with my results.

TERRI, we miss you.

Hi, DIANE, MYRA, DIANNE, VIOLA, SANDY, hope I didn't miss anyone.

Ruth

Hi ladies,
I haven't forgotton about you. Its been a very busy week. I'm so happy for you all. It seems it has been a good weight loss week in general. I'm not really journaling and that has probably slowed me down. I really enjoy the chat room w/this web site and the threads. bye for now.

Hi guys

Just a quick hello, and to let you know I lost .8 (big whoop, LOL)! But hey that's better than gaining right? I'll take it and be happy. Its funny, because I felt I did so well this week so I was a little disappointed, then I thought "hey, until I went back to ww 2 weeks ago, I hadn't lost weight in 6 months". That made me feel better, then I was listening to an oldie station driving home and I heard the 4 Tops "Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch". OMG, one of my favorites 4 Tops songs, LOL.

Anyway, today is Willie and my "love" anniversary. It's the anniversary of when we met again after 16 years. Today is our 23rd love anniversary. So, we are going out to dinner and a movie in the city (NYC, Jen ) So, I just came in quick, I've got to go get dressed. I'll come back later or tomorrow morning to address everyone! Love you guys!

Hugs,
Dianne