Thursday's Thread
 

Starting thread... Back to post later!

Hey everyone.... slow day here again. Yesterday was just hopping and it was fun!!!

Nothing new with me to report. I do have a question tho. For those that drink Starbucks Coffee.... do they make the foo foo drink in decaf?? I love the Caramel Macchiotto, but I can't have the caffeine now that I am PG... would love to have a decaf skinny one, but I don't want to drive there and be dissappointed if they say no. Also, we have a new Barnes and Nobles with a Starbucks in it and they sent me a coupon for a free coffee drink and 10% off of books. Can't beat that. And it is cold here and I want to go book shopping and with a free coupon... well, you know. The other SB is out of my way, so it won't tempt me as much as the bookstore one does!!

Thanks in advance!!!

Hi everyone! I've been lurking! Have been really busy as usual-we went to Chicago this past weekend for the Patriots/ Bears game-what a great game! it came down to the last 48 seconds and the Pats won! It was really fun! We hung out at DH's old university..needless to say the eating was crappy. i am being really good this week b/c we leave for a week in Aruba on Saturday...I'm weighing myself tomorrow am. I plan to be really good in Aruba-the plan is fruit for breakfast most days, salad for lunch with some type of meat in it, and whatever I want for dinner. The friends we are going with are also WW conscious so hopefully we will keep each other in check. Anyhow, bye everyone!

I just have a second...

Jen - YES!! You can get a decaf caramel machiatto at Starbucks! Enjoy!

Lori - Did your DH go to Univ. of Illinois? So did I! I think it is such a great town!

I'll try to post more later!

Hi girls just popping in before class ;) have a great op day

Lori, My parents have gone to Aruba several times. They own a time share there. I have seen LOTS of pics and it looks lovely, but is windy!!! Have fun!!

Jen, THANKS on the Starbucks info. It is so cold here and I ahd to give up my caffeine sodas too. Now all I want is a warm coffee once in awhile. Can't wait to go!

Right now I am drinking a hot chocolate. Just not hitting the spot. I am not a coffee drinker, but when it is cold, I like a foo foo one once in awhile. Our snow didn't come last night, but temps sure dropped!!

Jen - I love foo foo coffee, too. I'm like you - once the temp drops that somehow makes it a bit more bearable! Hmmmm.... might have to make a Starbucks run later myself!

Lori - I went to Aruba this time of year 2 years ago. It was wonderful! You will have a blast. Where are you staying?

Hello Again!
 

Good morning, everyone! I couldn't believe that today's thread hadn't been started when I check at 9:00 (Nebraska time). Apparently, I was so deeply disturbed by this that I couldn't even type the thread name correctly. :) Sorry about the typo.

So, I know I haven't been around much. I took off early on Monday because I haven't been feeling like myself for the last couple of weeks and then didn't come in on Tuesday. Yesterday I just didn't have much of anything to report. :lol:

Things here are still super-stressful. I saw Aaron last night and have decided that it's probably best just to end things completely with him. We've both hurt each other too much and I know that things will never be the same, even if we did get back together and he made all the changes he's promised. The pain we caused each other will always be hanging over our heads and always in the back of our minds. We may be able to forgive, but we won't be able to forget. This is going to be the hardest thing I've ever done, especially because I still love him so much. :(

On a brighter note, I've had the WORST week (almost two) as far as eating goes, but somehow managed to be down 1.6 last night at WI. :?: I don't know, but I'm not complaining and I am getting right back on track today because I don't want my crappy eating to catch up with me next week. I'm only about 13 lbs from goal.

So, what are everyone's goals for the holidays? I've set mine... My original goal when joining WW was to be to goal by the time I went on my (now cancelled) cruise, which would have been November 30. When that got cancelled, I wanted to be to goal by the end of the year. I know I still have time, but with the holidays approaching, I don't think I'll make it to goal. So, here's my goals for the rest of the year (and into next year):

Between now and Thanksgiving, I'd like to lose another .4 lbs. Yeah, not that ambitious, but I wanted to be down 2 lbs and since I was down 1.6 last night, I only have .4 to go. I'd like to maintain through Thanksgiving and between Thanksgiving and January 1, I'd like to get to 157. I know that's only like 1 and 1/2 lbs, but it's going to be difficult during the holidays with all the parties (translated=eating) that will be going on. After the first of the year, I'd like to lose the remaining 10 lbs and be at goal by March 6. Lifetime by April 17. Cross your fingers for me, ladies! I think they're all reasonable goals, so hopefully I can reach them. No, wait, I can DEFINITELY reach them (Gotta start with the positive winning attitude now).

JenL--I wish I could offer some input about Starbucks, but I've never been to one. Most likely they do. I think pretty much everyplace has an option for decaf, because a lot of people either don't drink caffeine or can't have it.

Lori--Aruba? Oh my goodness, I am SO jealous! Have you been there before? I've heard that it is one of the most beautiful islands in the world. Have a great time! Your plan for eating sounds like a good one!

JenK--Hello!

Kier--Have a good day!

OK, I better get a little work done now. I'll stop back in later!

:wave:

oh no. i hate coming in late and catching up because now i'm all busy here and cant!! I will later, but just wanted to stop in quickly. OP so far. thank goodness.
Jen....STARBUCS will make anything just about any way you want it! I was a starbucs junky in collage.....very picky with it too.....go ahead and get it the way you want it!
have you all tryed their gingerbread Latte!?? SO YUMMY

Almost FRIDAY!!
 

Morning girls! Well, I was Totally OP yeseterday – I banked a few points and I earned 8 activity points. Woo hoo! I felt really good. If next weeks WI doesn’t pay off I just don’t know….! I am sure it will. My pants felt really loose today, so that is a good sign.

OK all this starbucks talk – I must try that gingerbread latte Jihan! I’ll go this afternoon after the gym for a little treat…..its soul food. Always check dottiesweightloss.com for the points on that stuff – it’s a great site.

Lori – Aruba, eh? Wow! You will have to tell us all about it. B/f and I are planning a week of all inclusive for next fall (the other 2 weeks in the summer are for visiting his family) and we don’t know where to go?! Have fun!!!

Kier – I see you changed your sig – good girl! Way to go!!

Jen and Jen – why do you call it foo foo? Must be a US slang thing – I have never heard that up here….?!

Jess – glad you are feeling more yourself now, its always hard breaking up with someone, but its good you made a choice. Now you just have to give yourself time to heal/move on. I got that way with my old b/f of 8 years. Even if he changed, stopped gambling, lying etc, it wouldn’t change what he had done in the past and I would never forget that. Glad its over…..Good for you on WI – maybe all that stress paid off?!

As for goals – I’d like to be at goal by next June 1. That is an avg of something like 1.2/week, which I think is doable,even with “setbacks”. It would be great to go on summer vacation at goal and feel really good rather than – darn, wish I’d been more commited so I didn’t feel uncomforatable in summer clothes…you know??

Short term, by end of the year – that’s 6 weeks away roughly, I’d like to be at 199. Yup, breaking 200 by Dec 31 would be great. I could start the new year with my visa paid (last payment on Dec 15) and in a new “century”. I’d love that. So that is my big goal….!! Its exciting actually.

Well, must get my butt to work – so much to do and I want to fit in a visit to the gym today to do 25 min running on the treadmill. Tomorrow – step/pump class for 45 min….its fun having co-workers to go with too – one is a bit bigger than me, but more fit, and the other is really skinny, less fit. Its funny….

BTW Harry Potter is out tomorrow - YAY!!! I can't wait.....

you know what? forget work for now. i'm aggrevated with my office.
jess...i'm sorry about the break up sweetie. how long were you together? I was just actually giving break up advice....sometimes it works better to have some "you" time...to be good to yourself and get back to what YOU need/want...
goals. here is mine.
BY AUGUST 2003....I will be at goal. this is what , 40 lbs...so that is about 5 lbs a month....maybe less if you count the rest of November. which, ok, if i lose 30 by then i'll be ok with.....
short term.....I would like to be 185 by 12/1. i think i can do that......i set that goal on 11/1....so that's 5 lbs.....i'm not sure if that's too harsh to push for, but i really dont think so....if i could just lose a lb. a week? maybe not. what do you all think?
Belle. You will love the latte.

oh yes. does everyone know about
www.dwlz.com
?
dotti's weight loss zone. AWESOME site. Dotti was very successful with WW and has so much helpful info....check it out if you havent alreadY!

JenK-Yeah, he went to Univ of Ill at Champaign-its so FLAT out there!
We are staying at the Divi Mega-the couple we are going with stayed there for their honeymoon and really liked it-I'll let you all know how it goes!:)

Helllloooo everyone!

Jess - we're going through simutaneous break-ups! I feel so close to you right now. :^: Tonight Jeffrey & I are having "the discussion". This is the point where I've got to say - "I'm moving out". This is the point where I've really got to have a plan. Hmmm ... I'm sorry you're going through this, but it sounds as though you've given it some thought, and perhaps this will be a mutual decision. In my mind I keep bouncing back - "is this the right decision?" and I don't have that answer, but in my heart I know that I can not go on living with the feelings (or lack of) that I have now. Way to go on your success and defining your goals! :grouphug:

Hi Jen! Did you get your snow last night? I could have sworn I saw a few flurries driving home last night. Foo-foo coffee sounds great. It's a great treat sometimes.

Lori - Have an awesome trip! My best friend goes to Aruba every year for 10 days. Her aunt has a time share there. I want to go someplace that has white sand & turquoise waters. How is work going?

Hi Kier! You're so busy today! Promise you'll pop back in to cheer me up?! :lol:

Belle - Awesome goal setting! You'll be able to do it. I wonder what goal setting damage I can do by the end of the year? If it's to be, it's up to me. I always have to keep telling myself that and somehow I always seem to forget.

I guess short term I'd like to be 190 by 12/1 - so that's about 5 lbs down. And maybe another 5 lbs per month after that till I reach goal. By my birthday (2/16) I'd like to be 20 lbs down (or close to it).

My boss wants me to go out to lunch now because he's leaving @ 2:30 PM. Oh thorn in my side. Little does he know that I wanted to go for a walk this afternoon too! Bummer.

Be back in a bit!

Belle... I don't know exactly how to describe foo foo... it's like overly fancy, kind of beyond the extreme in a frilly way. It is slang I guess. I have always used that word, for lots of things. Did you know there are even foo foo dogs????'

Jess and Deb... good luck with your decisions. We are here for you!!

I have a urge to make that black bean crockpot soup because it is soooooo bitter cold here. Hate to wait 24 hours for it tho! Guess I have to do it or it will never get done. Maybe I'll do it this weekend so I can enjoy the smell of it!

Oh and Deb, we didn't get the snow. I was kind of bummed. It did rain tho, but the temps didn't drop until the middle of the night, and by then, the rain was gone!

Jen - the BBS was good. A bit thick, so if I ever made it again I would personally add more liquid. It does make an excellent chili and/or dip after day #1.

I AM going to make the Greek Lentil Soup off of the 3FC online recipes homepage. Sounds delish! I get Turkish Lentil Soup at least 2 x a week from a local greek restaurant and it's soooo good!

Today's lunch is sushi & marinated mushrooms & artichokes. What a combo!

What is everyone else doing out there? It's quite nice outside right now. Maybe I will SNEEK out for a walk later on.


:devil:

Deb--I hate what we're going through! I'm like you and keep bouncing back and forth. There was a time when he made me SO happy and I thought nothing could ever be wrong in our relationship and we both want to go back to that, but there are too many old scars that aren't going to heal. We'll never get back to where we were before... It's really sad to see it end--Aaron is my first BF and first love. I feel like I'll never be able to love anyone the way I love him... This is all so hard. :( I'm sending you a hug and even though it won't make what you have to do any easier, it might make you feel a little better. I think I'm going to tell Aaron tomorrow night because I think it should be done in person, especially after spending over two years together... I really need to be strong and it's not going to be easy.

Whoo, that made me cry a little bit. Sorry for the somberness, ladies. Let's tell a joke:

Q: Where were toothbrushes invented?

A: Tenessee, otherwise, they'd be called teethbrushes... Get it? I hope that didn't offend anyone, because there was no insult intended there.

Belle--Are you planning to go see Harry Potter tomorrow? I probably won't go tomorrow, but I would like to see it. I really liked the first one.

PJ--Aaron and I were together two years (our two-year anniversary was Sunday), and he's my first BF, first love, etc., so that makes things even tougher. I am going to spend a little time focusing on myself for awhile. I recently started selling Close To My Heart and would like to concentrate on really getting my business off the ground. I also want to give my weight loss goals a little more attention. And, yes DWLZ.com is an awesome site!

Jen--Do you want snow, too? I don't want to tell anyone this, because they hate snow, but I really want it to hurry up and snow again. Of course, once it does I'll wish it hadn't... :) I made a TON of chicken noodle soup while I was home sick, it would be even better if there was snow on the ground. :)

Talk to you guys again later, probably!!

Hello briefly...

It's been a little busy this morning. I just wanted to add my goal in - back in the size 14s comfortably by (and right through, Christmas - I am also hoping to be back at WW by then.
KT

Jess.... You need a hug too, and since I am here, I'll give it to you!!!!! And yes, I am in the mood for snow. And have a ton of Christmas spirit this year. I think because I am PG and because I think Emma will really be into it this year. We did have 8 inches of snow in October as a weird fluke, but it is gone now.

Deb and Jess.... maybe the 2 of you need to get some Christmas spirit once you break free. That may make things better for you. Make crafty things for people or something. That is what I am doing this year! Just a thought!

wow. Jess....
my BF and I will have our two year on 12/9....you are a strong woman. just remember that.
i have just realized i have terrible PMS right now. keep coming on here cause i am just hateful towards my coworkers today......
i dont like being that way!
:(

Jihan - lets have PMS together, I'll complain about my sisters *****y friend that I hate, you can complain about co-workers, deal?? BTW I am drinking one of those lattes - nonfat with no whip though, and its pretty darn good. I like it!

Jess - you do need a hug :grouphug: but you are very strong and I know you can pull through. So can you Deb. I broke up after 8 years and it wasn't easy either. Just remember that you are better on your own than in a dysfunctional relationship. Good luck girls!! Oh, and no, I'll wait b/c the theatre will be filled with loud, annoying kids. I like to have the theatre a little empty. Same with Lord of the Rings - I'll hold off a bit....but I am SO EXCITED!!

Jen - foo foo is kinda cute. I'll try to use it in conversation and see if anyone knows what it is up here....

OK back to work, lunch is over...

BTW - I did 25 min on the treadmill - 2 min run/1 min walk, so its improving! Yay, I am getting back into shape!

Thanks, everyone for the hugs! You're the greatest!

Jen--As far as crafting goes, I'm going to be super-busy with Christmas spirit. I have a TON of new Christmas crafts to get put out, plus I want to do something really fancy outdoors, not sure what yet. Plus, I have demo boards and projects to stamp and scrapbook, so I should have no trouble keeping myself busy. (And that's not even mentioning my full-time job, second job, volunteering, and family!)

Thanks, PJ, for the reinforcement--you're right, I AM a strong woman!!

Belle--thanks for the hug! I really liked Harry Potter, but didn't think I'd be interested in Lord of the Rings. Do you think I would like it since I liked Harry Potter? When you broke up with your BF of 8 years, did he say he was going to change and tell you how much he loves you, etc.? I think that's going to be the hardest part...

You guys are making me want to whip out my espresso machine so I can make some coffee foo foo drinks! (Mint mochas are my weakness). :)

OK, I gotta get something done now!! :lol:

Foo Foo is the word (s ?) of the day!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love foo foo!!
Jen - I use the word all of the time and I think you defined it quite well!

Belle - Try it out and let us know if anyone looks at you like you're crazy!

Jess - Hugs!!! You will get thru this, and be an even better person because of it. That which does not kill us makes us stronger....

Hi to everyone else!

Jess, I read LOTR when I was in grade school and loved the books, so I really like it. Its more grown up fantasy though. I don't know if you'd like it but the visual effects are really cool.

As for the b/f. Yes, he did. He did that several times, and this is why it took me so long to get rid of him. I found that I wasn't in love with him as much as I loved him. I loved him and felt sorry for him. I felt guilty when he would say he would change. But then he didnt' change. The last time was the hardest time b/c I think he knew I really couldn't go on anymore and he kept saying "can't we try" and I still feel badly b/c I just told him no, I really can't do it anymore. I tried to be "friends" after but he kept asking for nookie and insinuating that we'd get back together. I haven't spoken to him since March. He hasn't tried to contact me and I haven't tried to contact him (and I never did, he always called me). I am only now not feeling guilty and I broke up with him in March 2000. I started dating present b/f in August 2000 and ex b/f didn't take that well at all.... but that is when he started to really realize that I was gone. Though he called me at work a lot even after I was dating someone else. When we moved in last NOvember, not so much.

It will be hard and they will always promise to change. Make your mind up and don't recall only the way you felt when you 2 were all happy and mushy....its not easy, but you can do it!!

We are having such a bonding day, girls!

Thanks for the good advice, Belle. You are absolutely right - I keep thinking of the good times, but then there were bad times too, and they were bad and I have to remember that that is what brought me to this point.

All of the sudden I got the craving for something foo-foo! It's getting chilly here. I work in an old mansion, so when the sun starts to go down it gets cold.

I bought a Christmas CD about 2 weeks ago. I am a big Jo Dee Messina fan (country music) and just HAD to run out and buy her new holiday CD. Like I don't have enough holiday CD's. I've been listening to it here at work. I love it when the stores are all decorated, and it's not too crazy yet. Of course, I've done not a lick of christmas shopping.

So - yeah I look at Jeffrey & see he's "changed" but I know it won't last. He is who he is by nature - and we've been this route before.

I'll let you all know how tonight goes. To top it all off, I'm really not feeling good. Got a virus/cold thing going on. Could it be due to the STRESS???

Wow is it smokin in here today! I tried to get on earlier but our pc was being a beast! Finally here I am & I can't believe how many posts there are today! I'm sure you're all gone for the day (except maybe KT since she's 2hours behind me). Anyway I just wanted to coem on & tell you how crappy I've been feeling today all thanks to last night. We went out for supper with my GPs & we went to Montana's (I know its a chain in Canada but maybe its from the US? Has anyone else been there?) Anyway I had only had 8 points by the time we got there so I figured I should be failry ok if I order something fairly healthy. I ended up ordering the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich b/c all of their salads didn't sound very appealing & I'm really picky so there wasn't much else I wanted. Anyway without thinking I ordered the double-baked cheese casserole as a sidedish. Anyway I was thinking my sandwich would be like 14 points or something -just a guess & the potatoes probably 10 points at least b/c of all the cheese but really I had no idea. That would be ok b/c my daliy max is 34 plus I had a few banked. When I got home I went on Dotti's but there was no Montana's on there. I tried searching to see if it had a website but all I could find was stuff about the state. Anyway I cruised back to Dotti's to see if there were similar restaurants with a buffalo chicken sandwich. I only found one with an actual sandwich-the rest all had wings or fingers. Anyway the one with the sandwich was from Boston PIzza & it was listed with fries & I was horrified that it said 41 points!!! Its been bothering me all day. I have no idea if the one at Montan's is the same or what. Of course in myhead I'm telling myself its the fires that make it so high but I had a potato casserole with two kinds of cheese on it plus crumbled bacon so would it really be that far off? Argh! I'm so frustrated b/c I thought I was making an ok choice. Its been in the back ofmy mind all day. Of course along with it comes that little voice that says -you screwed up so why bother trying-BUT I"M NOT GIVING IN!!! All day I've wanted somfort food but I've avoided it so far! Instead I went shopping & I was only going to get some embriodery thread (I've been cross-stitching up a storm for Christmas) anyway I came home with a baby gift, a little something for my little brother, a christmas present & some stocking stuffers! DH is not going to be impressed when he finds out. Oh well I needed some kind of therapy today & I figure its better than eating-plus I didn't buy anything for myself unless you count the embroidery floss but that's so I can make stuff for other people so really it shouldn't count. Goos news-my GPs have went home. Its just a little stressful when they're here especially when my Gran wants me to eatsjunk with her all the time. BTW ahe was too full after Montana's to remember that she had planned to buy some better snacks for the evening! :lol: Anyway I should run & make some supper. Sorry I don't have time to comment on the million things I'd like to from all your rambling today. I'll talk to you gals later. Sorry for the vent. I just feel really frustrated after last night & nobody else in my life really gets it like you all do. Have a great evening!

Hey Rina, its 5pm in Calgary I am just about to go home....I totoally know what you mean, that has happened to me on numerous occasions - I find out that what I thought was healthy was off the board hugely high in points. I know it seems crazy, but you know it was probalby less points than 41 and you know what else, is that its one stupid meal and its done now. I mean, you can't gain that much from one meal no matter how many points you eat if you are good the rest of the week. Think of it that way.

Take Dotti's advice - no guilt, move on.

I hope that helps....have a good night!!

B

Thanks Belle! You're a honey!