Hi there,
I used to post here as tia and then farmbabe. (I'm in Canada)I had trouble registering when our computer got back up etc. etc.
Anyways, I just wanted to express my condolences on the shuttle tragedy. What a terrible thing.

PJ, from what I can remember; you live not to far from NASA, right? (I remember you going to watch a launch once?? is that right?? ) I'm so sorry.:(

WEll, it's a very mild day here; a nice break from the 30 below we had been having in January. I'm off for a walk:)

Jill

What a Tragedy!!
 

Hi everyone,

Wow, the space Shuttle crash really hit home for me and my co-workers. They wear our "orange spacesuits" when they re-enter the earth's atmosphere so a little bit of all of us died up there. They are all made right in my building, also if you watch all the clips, if you notice the green headsets, those are also our David Clark headsets.

It is a sad day for America.

Hi Jill,

so good to see you back, you have been missed. I am sorry but don't have much to say today. I will write more soon.

Bren

Hey Jill! Thanks for visiting us again!

HI Bren.....such a tragedy..I am still in shock.. the president has had an awful term! youthink Lance Bass still wants to go up...I think it would be awesome but.....not for me! Bren if you find somehting out that we do not here on the new about the tragedy let us know ok????

Sam..yes my DH has one and that is why I cannot sleep with him! Just the steady noise does not bother me but he tosses and turns and it makes a funny noise...my son just has a mouth piece but needs something more now. (DH looks like a man from outerspace too!)

Still op..but no loss as of yet~!

Hi Ladies!

Well I'm still in shock over the space shuttle. I can't even believe how awful that must have been for the fammilies. My prayers are with all of them.

I'm having a hard time getting OP. It seems to be that when I get up in the morning I just can't seem to get started and I REALLY gotta get my butt in gear! I just have to committ to doing it and then get one good day under my belt. Getting started is always the hardest part! Anyway, I'm tired of this fight and just want to get the weight off once and for all! I hope you're all doing well. Take care!

Samantha

P.S. Candice...They do look a little like space aliens don't they!

Hi everyone,

I just can't stay on track lately. I am an emotional eater so that doesn't help. Along with the crash, I am also going through some rough times with my daughter. She is in Virginia so I can't do anything about it. Her and her boyfriend fight physically all the time, I just found out the police were at their house last week. The house was clean except the bedroom where my daughter, her boyfriend and my grandson sleep, I guess when the police looked in their they said "A baby can't live in here" They also told them that if they had to come to the house again for a disturbance, Janessa and Jeff would go to jail and the baby (Taylor) would go to social services. I am sooooo afraid they are going to lose that dear little baby who is 4 months old now. I wish she was closer so I could help her more but I am not. I don't know what her problem is, I really don't, she just can't seem to get it together. She is also on probation and her father says that she is stealing on a regular basis. If she gets caught, she goes to jail for 3 years. My heart is aching and I feel crushed. I just can't stand being this helpless to do anything. Also my mother is not doing so well, her heart problems seem to be starting up again, even on the medicine her heart just races. I don't know what I would do without her. Brianna and Kayleen are doing very well so atleast something is going right.

Hi Candice,

I sure will let you know if I hear anything on the crash that is not in the news but I doubt I will. I just dread going into work tomorrow, there will be much sorrow there. The only astronaut I have met is Catherine (Cady) Coleman, I think that was her name anyway. I know they called her Cady. She was not on this unfortunate flight. But some of the other people at work on the 4th floor will have met these poor lost men and women. They have to come to our building to get fitted for their suits. I just hate having to see the sorrow in my co-workers eyes. It is just such a shame when something like this happens.

Samantha, I feel for you girl, actually I just finished off a Hershey's almond bar. I am right there struggling with you. I figure if I don't give up, sooner or later I am going to get in the right gear, right now I am just kind of stuck in reverse which is not good.

PJ, how ya doing girl?

Setina, are you lurking?

Emmy, I know you are there, stop in and say hi

This is me lately:cbg:

See Ya
Bren

Hi All!

Brenda...You poor thing! Ugh, why do men think they can hit women!!! It's such a hard cycle to break and I really feel for you, being so far away and all. Although, even if you were closer you might not be able to do much. Janessa needs to help herself. I know that seems harsh but it's true. I hope maybe she got a wake up call this time because of the baby. Sometimes those little people can be the best thing in the world for you. She might not feel strong enough to help herself but maybe that baby boy will give her strength. I will keep you and Janessa and Taylor in my prayers.

I have decided today that I am NOT on a diet....I'm just choosing to eat better, :p ! Maybe psychologically I can trick myself. The thing that seems to keep happening to me is that I decide I'm going to start my diet and then I go crazy eating everything in sight! I'm in a panic about not being able to eat this or that. Well the truth is...I CAN'T eat all that bad stuff. My body just doesn't work that way. I was not born with one of those great metabolisms and I have to just face those facts. Why is it that I want to be thin more than anything but I can't seem to let myself have it. I set myself up for failing all the time. It's just ridiculous! It doesn't help that Jeff is a huge eater and I for some reason try and keep up with him! :lol: He's 6'3" and I'm 5'1", trying to keep up with him is just silly! Anyway, I'm just going to keep on trying to get it right. Today I feel good for the first time in awhile so that helps. Jeff spent the weekend working the knots out of my neck and shoulders so I actually had a good nights sleep! I can do this and so can you Brenda!

Well I'm sorry this was a novel again, I hope everyone is doing well....Oh I wanted to say hi to Jill!! Good to see you again! My boyfriend is from Canada too!

Samantha

Hi Samantha,

I have to say it is not just Jeff, Janessa is just as bad and physical when she gets mad. Unfortunately that is why I sent her to live with her father when she was 15, I would have had to fight her to get her to stop attacking me when she was mad. I was not going to hit her and lose my young children so I had to find somewhere else for her to live. don't get me wrong, she is a good kid with a heart of gold but she can not control herself very well when she is angry. However, she would never hurt the baby, she would defend him with her life. Unfortunately Jeff is the same way and that is why it can't work. She needs to find someone who is calm and he is not.

See Ya
Bren

I'm so sorry Brenda! I know your heart must ache! Take care of yourself! Hopefully everything will work out in the end.

Samantha

Hi Everyone
 

Hi everyone! Sorry I've been gone for a while. I've just been busy with work and then coming home soooooo tired. I had said I was looking for a second job and applied at Michaels. Unfortunately, they never called me back. However, I did apply at Blockbuster and had an interview last friday. I will find out either Friday or Saturday if they want to offer me a position. Hopefully they will, so I can make some extra money to help pay off debt.

I'm so sorry for all of you that has had such turmoil recently. I hope that everything will work out for the best and you will all be able to go on and live a bit happier everything is fixed. Life is always going to give us challenges and it's just a way to make us stronger then we were before. It helps us realize that we can make it through the tough times, no matter how hard it is.

I'm still battling the scale of acting like a yo-yo. A friend of mine have set a goal for this month to lose at least 5 pounds. Pretty realistic and that we exercise at least 3 times a week and STAY on program and eat within our point range. It's not too much to ask is it? NAH----this is what we should be doing all of the time!

Well, I'm gonna go. Hope everyone is doing well.

Erica

Hi Erica! Good to hear from you again! Sounds like you and your friend are on the right track. Let us know how it's going okay? I'll be rooting for you to get the job at Blockbuster! Isn't a struggle to get out of debt!!?? I'm almost there...my boyfriend has been helping me keep on track and set goals. It's nice to have a little guidance when it comes to financial stuff. He, of course, has great credit and has never been late on anything but then he's not a single mom either! Well keep up the good work!

Hope everyone out there is having a great day!

Samantha

I'm just on my way to bed and needed to pop in on hear to see what was going on. Got a great meal in the crock to nite,Turkey breast mushroom soup and dressing(added apples mushrooms,cornbread , and celery to it for an extra crunch)! Hope it turns out good! I will let you know....The dressing is only 2 pts a half cup and the turkey 2 pts for 3 oz. We will have green beens with it and a salad so no pts there! Then my choc banana pudding with cool whip (ff) and nuts (pecans toasted and chopped) on top for dessert 3pts there too.

So what are you all up to...got my sons room done and am pooped!

Hey there guys! I'm on cloud 9 right now because I have officially broke my pateau:) I am so excited. I lost 2.5 pounds and I broke out of the 190's. I now feel that I'm back on track and things are going well.

I thought I noticed someone else from Virginia besides Freddie...Where is VA are you?

AND FREDDIE...Where have you been? Are you feeling alright? Hope you are doing ok.

As for everyone else...my walking tape is calling out to me. I gotta go. I'll talk to you all soon.

Erica

Hi Everyone
 

I weighed in this morning at 174 which finally puts me under the 20lb mark. Now I am still up 19.5 but atleast I have lost a little of it, I was up to 178. My lowest was 154.5 and I strongly want to return to that point, my clothes will fit me so much better. Right now I am just not comfortable in my own skin, what a horrible feeling
Sorry I have been gone for a bit, just so depressing. Channel 3 news is trying to get a tv interview with my company over the lost astronauts. I don't know if the company will do it, we will see.

Samantha, I just got my taxes back so I went out and did some shopping for my grandson, made me feel a bit better. I have 3 girls so have never got to shop much for boys. I had alot of fun and got him some really cute things. I guess he weighs 27lbs right now He will be 5 months old on Feb 12th.

Erica, wow what a great feeling that must be to break a long plateau like that. I am so happy for you and congratulations. I don't know if you were thinking of Janessa and Taylor, my daughter and grandson but they are in Virginia Beach, VA.

Candice, how was the crockpot dinner? It sounded soooo yummy! I really have to break out my crockpot and put it to use. That is good that your son' room is done. Nice to have that off your mind.

Did any of you read women's world this week and see the
Wendie Plan[/COLOR][/B] ? It is still weight watchers but a bit more defined. I am going to give it a try. There is some information about it under the ww general forum.

Well gotta Boogie.

Brenda

EMMY: Your in VA....where?