hi bandit2,

I have been chubbie (to put it nicely) ever since I found out I was adopted. I was devistated my parents wern't my parents. I thought no one loved me. So good old food to the resque. Food has been my friend for almost 25 years. I have tried different things here and there, never exercise (hello) Then a girlfriend wanted to lose weight and she had done WW before so she coppied all the meterials in tripilicate and a small group of us started to meet each wednesday night for dinner, weigh in, exercise. With lots of phone calls during the week for support Well that was late 2007. The hostess got pregnant and we all fell off the wagon. When the baby was old enough we started again. For some reason it's working this time! I have been doing a leslie sansoon DVD that was lent to me. at first it was very hard I was over 300lbs. But now I walk every morning and then do her DVD in the afternoon.
Anyway I am married with a 19year old son who is never going to move out I think. Me and the DH both work for the school district but, I only work 3.5 hours a day. My pride and joy in life is my 3 chihuahuas Mayan Princess, Aztec warrior, and Gir named after a cartoon caractor. They have given me the love I needed in my life. I call them my kids, talk to them, sleep with them and oh yes I do dress them up in outfits and don't forget the finger nail polish (only on Maya of corse)
now what am i going to eat for dinner?

:dust:

Hey all..my hiding was completely unintentional! :)

First off, a couple days after I returned on here....I got the stomach flu. I was down for 4 days. Then Kayla got, then Nicole, then Kelly...followed up by Tiana. That is one week I do not want to relive again.

Then my dad went in for hernia surgery so I have been filling in for him.

And finally, my other computer would time out before I could get on the site. It would just lock up and....NOTHING! I wanted to throw it out the window. I finally got the internet to work on my laptop again. YEAHHHHHHH! :D

So here I am...back again. Hellow to our new member...msmeri? My name is Chris. I have been with this group off and on for awhile. More off than on, since I was in school. Anyhow, I am married and have 3 kiddies (okay two kids and one teenager). I am 38 now. I've had rheumatoid arthritis for 10 years now. Some fun! My weight has been a constant battle. Up and down, up and down. I was at my all time high of 242 but now I am down to 237 so I feel a little better. Glad to meet you....hang with us! These ladies are wonderful! ;)

Morning all and happy Tuesday to everyone. I went to W/I on Saturday and was up .4, was not happy but keep moving forward.

Got some bad news yesterday, the company that I am at is way over budget and I have been told that Friday is most likely my last day here, sigh, oh well, I will just keep moving forward again. I hope that Friday is not my last day, everyone here is thrilled with me and my work and the powers that be are trying to save me but in these times who knows...

Welcome to msmeri... glad to have you with us.

I have to run but will try and get online tonight to post more.

Morning, turtles:

Msmeri - I hope you continue with our group & find some of the ladies tips helpful.

Princess - that is rough with the job. Things are not good up here as well, but not as bad as in the States. But, things happen for a reason & hopefully everyone will be better off in the long run when economy picks back up.
Hope you get to keep your job!

Chrily - glad to hear from you again. Sounds like you have had a rough time lately. Hope for lots of improvements for you.

Got my trailer all opened up on Friday & everything is working & my dd and her friends spent weekend up there. I stayed around the house & got my yard under control which makes me feel better.

Have my w/i tomorrow and hoping not to have gained anymore. Don't think I dropped anything in the last week. Going tonight to rejoin the centre for my walking - I really enjoy that & it keeps me focussed & on track with my menus after putting in the time for big walks.

Goal this week is to journal, drink extra water & stay on track.

Good luck everyone & lets all have a great week!

Terrific Tuesday
 

bandit2- you might just have motivated me to work in my yard-ugg. We are moving next month living in boxes so it's hard to want to do anything at the old place.

Princess1122- I am so sorry to hear of your job situation, I'll be praying! My DH and I had a scare last month, here in California they cut back funding for the school system and they thretned to lay off some classifed positions. But the union stepped in and negaotiated. All that happened at my district was the people who work 11 and 12 months had to take a 5 day furlo. That's not good but no one lostt their job. Next year is yet to be seen.

chrily- How is your Dad doing? Was he in the hospital or was it out pationt surgery? As for you family sickness..at least it wasn't the swine flu!:ink:

:idea:Now about this Momentium stuff
There deal as I undarstand it is all about "filling foods"
Are they talking fiber?
How much fiber should you get per day?
I found teses Mission "Carb Ballence" flour Tortillas They have 11g of fiber each. I try to eat about 3 a week when I have them. They are about $4.00 for 10 kinna high I know
If they are talking protein..yesterday I stuffed in my mouth 2oz of peanuts they were over 300 calories wich is not to bad but wow they were 8 points. I had no bissnius eating them I wasn't hungry, I just had dinner. But I keept my daily points down to 18 and my target is about 31. still feel guilty.

Tomorrow is w/i I am scared! I have lost 47 so far and really want to make that mile marker of 50 by Wednesday.

Hi Turtles,
Princess, oh I hope they can keep you on at your job. I'm sending prayers and :goodvibes: Good luck with everything you've got going.

Chrily, no one should have a week like you just had! Glad it's in the past and you can move on. Your weight is good and going down. That's the direction we all want.

Bandit, I am not quite sure how you get so much done and still work full time. You're something else! Good luck with the walking and exercise centre this week. It's made a nice difference in the past. :strong:

Msmeri, the filling foods are the foods that would have been called the old "core" foods for the simplest explanation. They are foods that are very low fat, high fiber, lean protein. Good luck at your WI. You've lost a wonderful amount of weight. :cp: :cheer: Keep it up!

I'm doing well. Except for that one day when things (food) got out of control, I have reined everything in and am counting points. My WW leader warned against cutting back on points too much so I'm working this out and am hoping to see a tiny loss tomorrow. Please cross your fingers for a :goodscale:
Okay--gotta run. Dd showed up and we're going to go gallivanting.
Take it easy, be well and happy!
Judy
234.6/213.2/209.6 closing in on 25# down! :cool:

Hi turtles:

Msmeri - good luck at the scales this week, you have lost alot already, keep it going & yes, 50# would be such a milestone!

Judy - heres hoping for you also to have a loss at the scale this week!

We all need a boost right now - spring is here so lets get "spring forward to our goals"

Have a great OP day!

Princess-OMG! I hope you don't lose your job! I'll be praying for you too.

MsMeri-My dad had outpatient surgery but he's the kind of guy who doesn't listen.;) He's not supposed to be doing anything for a couple more weeks, but yesterday he told me I can go back to my two days a week. Darn it. My extra money took a nosedive there. Anyhow, No swine flu here. We got the rotavirus instead. :D I think there has only been 4 cases of the swine flu Montana (none in my house).

Bandit and Judy-how are you two ladies doing? Hope all of you have a good weigh in today.

I had a small victory today for myself. Nicole is home with asthma problems and she wanted some chicken nuggets. I actually went through the drive-thru and DIDN'T order anything for myself. :D

Well back to Mt. Washmore. The laundry never seems to cease around here. It's 90 degrees outside so I have to wait to mow the lawn. That is going to count for some exercise today.

TTFN

Chrily, every victory is huge! Weigh to go to drive through McDonald's and not get anything for yourself! That's a milestone and deserves a :cp: and a :cheer: Good for you. I am convinced this journey downward to healthy weight is marked by a collection of good choices leading to a happier fitter us!
Judy

snack time
 

I just remembered that I read an artical in a magazine last week about a study that showed people who incorporated raisins into their diet everyday lost more weight then the people who didn't. Don't know how true it was

But it can't hurt....right

1/4 cup (1 1/2oz) is only 2 points
shoot
1oz of chocolate covered is only 2 points

and you get one of your fruit servings that you need anyway
Try em sprinkled on a peanut butter sandwich:drool:

Morning, turtles:

Chrily - nice job on resisting temptation at the drive-thru, that is really hard to do. Lots of times I think I can do it then make lame justifications and reasoning why its OK just to have "this little treat" which in my case is usually a Big Mac & Fries & then I have the mentality of having gotten off track & that usually stays that way until Monday a.m. So very proud of you for being so strong!

Msmeri - I like raisens on my salad, never had them on a sandwich though.

Judy - good luck today at the scale. I too am hoping for a weight loss this week.

Got in 30 laps walking last night which made me feel good & then a nice swim & hot-tub, I sooooooooo enjoy that. I was ready for my bed pretty early but felt good after having a completely OP day & getting in my exercise. Now, if I could do that everyday I would be a happy turtle.

Princess - I am so hoping you keep your job. You have had a rough go in that department & I really think the extra stress cannot be helping you on your weight loss journey. Try to keep positive!

Here's to a great "turtle day"

Welcome, Msmeri! So glad you're here.

I've been on this journey a looooooooooooooong time, and have read this group for ... more than a decade! Wow. Hard to believe. I initially lost about 90 pounds on WW, then gradually gained back 60+ of those. In the past year or so, I've lost back down to virgin fat territory and am chipping away into that now. I'm currently doing a home delivery diet plan (Pure Foods Fresh Start), which I love. WW is a great plan, though; I just needed a change.

I live in Michigan with DH and currently no cats.

Chrily, I didn't know you had rheumatoid arthritis. A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with that and has huge success treating it with diet. (Very low carb; no grains, etc.) My mom also has this, but not a bad case of it; she was treated initially with anti-inflammatories but now just needs low doses of those. She's very fortunate. I hope you're doing well! I know that's a tough row to hoe. WTG on the fast-food victory!

Judy, HOORAY on continuing in your good direction! That's wonderful! So happy for you. :carrot:

Bandit, is your trailer out in the country somewhere? This is a summer thing, right? On a lake? Trying to remember ... anyway, it sounds lovely. A summer getaway must be a marvelous thing to have. Mine is our front porch!

Princess, EEK on the job. Saying a prayer right now for you. At least you're a good worker and will get excellent recommendations, but I hope it doesn't come to that!

MIL fell and broke her wrist (we think), so DH is going to try to get her an x-ray today. I say "try" because it isn't a guaranteed thing. She lives in Canada. When she broke her arm a few years ago, the health system there really let her down (sorry, Bandit). She couldn't get it x-rayed for days, and didn't get it set for WEEKS. And when they finally did do it, they screwed it up. Fortunately, she is in a new town, much closer to us, so we can go over and advocate for her to get the care she needs. We are NOT fans of the Canadian health care system, I can tell you. Anyway, hoping she can get the help she needs soon; she's in a lot of pain. (She's 83.) I may need to go over and stay with her for a bit because DH needs to be at our house to work with my dad, who is coming up from North Carolina tomorrow to help us with a bunch of projects. Yikes!

Other than that, it's a sunny spring day, the birds are singing, and our lilacs are JUST about to bloom.

Have a great day, everyone.

Hi Lauren - sorry to hear our our MIL. When we go to States we take out insurance for there before we leave, even if it is only for the weekend. It doesn't cost much & then we have peace of mind.

My trailer is a seasonal thing & it is in a park on a lake. Very nice amenities - 2 large pools, beach, volleyball/basketball courts & big marina with restaurant & dance hall. We have lots of fun up there. The trailer itself is 40' long, has all the comforts of home & can comfortably sleep 6. I especially like having campfires and sitting on deck & having a nice drink with friends. The park is open from May til Oct & I will be spending lots of time up there.

Nice getaway as well for my dd & her friends. Plus it is only a 1/2 hour drive from my house, so no big long drives getting there.

Nice sunny day here as well.

Lauren - where is your MIL from in Canada? I am close to Toronto.

Hey all...just a quick flyby. My hands don't feel so hot today.

Lauren, hey can you find out what kind of diet changes your relatives have made with their RA? I am taking methotrexate and would love to see how regular changes will improve it.

Also must say...no offense to anyone, but my brother in law and his girlfriend are in Canada working for US Customs and neither will go to the doctor there. They come back to the states for stuff. He also says its odd but they only allow you to buy so much chicken and cheese at the store. IS that really true?

Well off I go. Nicole is sick again today (nothing contagious though!). It's been windy and her asthma has kicked up. She gets so darn demanding though...lol

Chris

Hey Bandit, :goodscale: to you tonight. You deserve it. I love to hear you're getting the exercise you like! Your cabin/camp/trailer sounds wonderful. No wonder you like to go there after your tough winters.

Lauren, I'm sorry about your MIL. She's lucky to have you to advocate for her. I've got her in my prayers too.

Princess, I've got you in my prayers. Good luck with your job.

Donna, how's everything going?
Chrily, how are you?

I've got great news. Last Wed. night I overate, figured out why, got back on track by Friday and did great the rest of the week. I lost one pound at my WI and was so happy. When I lose the next .3# that will be the lowest in weight I've been in ages. When I get down to 209.6, I'll have lost 25#. That's my next short term goal. I'll figure out what my next goal is after that when I get there.
:goodscale: and :bravo: for me for keepin' on keepin' on!
Thanks for support and kind words. They keep me going and help me realize I'm not alone.
Judy
234.6/212.2/209.6 :cool: