Morning, turtles:

We get same weather lots of times as Princess, so has been nice lately.
Have been OP this week, so feel good about that & have been sorting
my room in basement & last night got my front yard grass cut & hedge trimmed. ALways stuff to do when you have a house.

Princess - glad to hear the scale is going down & I agree about the calorie counting, I have been doing that as well as bascially following the original
flex plan - I never did like the idea of "free foods". Hope everyting goes well with our hubby.

Weigh in tomorrow & hoping for to be down abit this week. Also, I joined
a zumba classs which starts Sept 21 & runs for 12 weeks, so that will keep me busy Wed evenings - think I will really like it since I like to dance.

Judy - Hope you are not giving into temptations but I know how you feel when the scale isn't going down but we know giving up & having extras doesn't help

All - hope you all have a good week at the scales.

Getting time for the fall recipes - I love casseroles type things, so maybe cook up something yummy this weekend but point friendly!

Hi Turtles,
A big :bravo: to all the gals: Seabiscuit, Terri, Life4evr, and Cherry----would love to hear from you when you get a chance.

Princess, glad you've got a list going for your time off. I like all the things you've got in mind. It will be nice not to have to wake up quite so early. As far as your dh, I hope the doctor is able to suggest changes that will benefit your dh. Sending :goodvibes: to both of you and your family.

Bandit, yeah, we've got pretty weather here too. It's getting dark earlier just like it does every year, so I'll have to get my light box up and running on those days I don't get to the boardwalk. I've gotten there three times this week and it feels good. Thanks for the reminder about temptations. No one said this would be easy and I have to be a grownup and do without special foods even when the scale isn't budging. Thanks! Glad you're having a good week. that 35# weight loss is looking mighty good. WEigh to go! I gave up on POInts Plus because I was fooling around with too many zero point foods. The zero point plus for fruit (in my opinion) was set in place to help those gals who were eating a lot of 100cal. pkg. snacks. They figured since both the snack and the fruit were each one point, they'd prefer the snack. Well, I never really ate snacks like that. I had a VitaTop, some popcorn, and low cal bread and that was it. Come along Points Plus. I lost 5# the first week, 1# the second and then yo-yoed for forever. I like doing this prepackaged food thing and it's also counting calories. I figure I'm staying on track and eating about 1450-1500cal/day. Good luck to us all!
I do believe if something just isn't working, you've got to try something else!!! I think WW's will be excellent for maintenance. Now I've got to work hard to get there.

I had a small loss at my WI this morning. I was hoping for more since I walked on the boardwalk, but it is what it is. I lost 0.4# this week. That's not very encouraging. On the other hand, I am less than three pounds away from breaking into the 180's. That will be magnificent!!!!!

Talk to you all soon. Have a great day and keep on keepin' on! I'm going to go drink some water. Lol!
Judy
234.6/192.4/180's and thinner :cool:

Good morning everyone and happy Thursday to you all! I have my W/I tonight, the scale at home is up and down so it is hard to say what the final result will be tonight... will just wait and see. I have been writing down every single thing and counting calories like crazy so hopefully something will give and I will be back on track.

I did the yard work earlier this week so I am thinking that for my last chance work out I will take the dogs to the park after work today and get a few laps in before I head to my TOPS meeting.

Glad the week is coming to an end and looking foward to the weekend, they are calling for low temps and sunny skies which is wonderful bike riding weather and I will get my tires pumped up and get moving even if I have to go alone, it will be nice to get out and about in the fresh air.

Judy: Good job on the .4! That is still a loss and getting you where you need to go so a huge kudo's to you! I totally agree with you about the Points + Plan, it was just not working for me, and in all fairness I could have tried harder but the counting calories seems to be going ok for now and it is new so it hopefully will keep me motivated and on the right track.

Bandit: Good luck tonight at W/I, I hope that you have a nice loss! Starting a new book today - "Home Before Dark" by Susan Wiggs - will let you know how I like it here once I get into it.

life: How are you doing?

Terri: Any plans to go to the lake this weekend?

Cherry: How are you doing on your nutri-system? Sounds like you and Judy are doing very similiar plans now.

Seabiscut: How are you doing? Hope things are going better for you!

I was stuck basically at the same weight for 5 weeks and was getting frustrated. So what I am doing now is a mix of NS and WW. I am using the pattern of eating from NS that they use for flex and some of their foods and using the point system from Weight Watchers and it is working. I have been On Points since Saturday and the have seen the scale go down .4 already during my TOM so I am excited for next weeks weigh in.:carrot:

Hi turtles:

Judy - congrats on your weight loss this week, anything down at the scales
is great!

Princess - Glad you are back on track & good luck tonight.

Cherry - glad to see you chiming in and congrats on your weight loss.

Last night I had a tuna burger for supper which was different for me & was
very tasty. I also had mashed cauliflower with cream cheese which I really like - just to change up the veggies.

So I also have my weigh in tonight - so hope that goes well.

Anyone make a new recipes lately?

Good morning everyone and happy Friday to you all! Very chilly here this morning, I was tempted to turn the heat on last night in the house because it was supper chilly but tossed a second blanket on the bed instead and that was enough. I did have the heat on in the car this morning on my way in though LOL.

Last night I got a quick walk in at the park with the dogs, did a few things around the house and then headed to my meeting and W/I which I walked to for a change, it is just down the street from where I live so I thought well I may as well just walk since it is such a nice evening. When I left the meeting at 8:00 PM it was very cold out so I walked home pretty quickly :D. W/I went pretty well, I was down 1.2 lbs which is nothing great but I will take it, have a long way to go so will keep my mind in the game and my eye on the prize and keep at it. The calorie counting is working for me right now... good grief it sure makes you think hard when something is kind of high and ask yourself if you really want it. Sometimes the fiber and protein amounts would keep the points down and I am not sure we always realize just how many actual calories we consume in a day.

DH went to the doctor yesterday and it is like we thought, he needs to lose weight, quit smoking and get moving with a regular exercise routine. Now it is up to him to decide and figure it all out. I am here for him but like we have all talked about before, I can not do it for him but am eager for a partner myself so I hope that he takes it seriously and we can work on it all together.

Bandit: I have not done anything new lately but am ready to try some new dishes so am going to pull my recipes books out this weekend, if anything looks good I will post next week - thinking it is time for slow cooker recipes! So when do you do your seasonal close up of the trailer and all that?

Cherry: Sounds like you have come up with something that works for you and that is wonderful! Have a great weekend.

Judy: How are you doing? Any plans for the weekend? I was thinking about you the other night at knitting class because we were talking about mystery parties and how much fun it would be to have one or go to one. We are thinking about attending a girls weekend up in Michigan that is part knitting, part mystery party, and party shopping or other girly stuff... sounds fun to me!

I have to run but have a great day everyone!

Happy Friday, turtles:

Chilly but sunny so still good weather which is nice.

Princess - congrats on your weight loss, going in the right direction.
I "turtled" last night - was expecting a drop since I stayed OP still Mon but
probably did some damage last weekend, anyway was glad not to be up.
My trailer park officially closes Thanksgiving weekend, so I still have up to
mid Oct to get it cleaned out (just fridge/freezer has to be done that weekend) other stuff in cupboards can stay abit.

So today my dd is coming home for the weekend, she has some things planned with her friends that still live here so will nice & she brings her
cat which is company as well. We are having a big salad & pasta dinner tonight & my ex will come over as well.

Judy - how you doing?

All - hope you all lost weight this week!

Bandit: A turtle is not too bad but I know how you feel when you did well thru out the week but it does not show on the scale. BTW, I saw Bridesmaids last weekend... have you watched that move yet? If so, what did you think?

Hi Turtles,
My dh and I are back from Atlantic City. It's about 4 hours from us. We like to go a couple of times a year. This time I was determined to have fun and eat very wisely. We had a great time. It seemed like I couldn't lose! Of course I came home down $40 but it was so much fun it was well worth it.
For some reason a casino there comps us which is a riot because we bet so little, but I'm happy they do so. I brought all kinds of foods I thought would help. I tend to like to hit the vending machine at hotels and I know I can't do that. I brought apples and snack bars and a bag of portioned out pretzels. They all helped. I was able to eat a breakfast at home. At a service stop I had a Whopper Jr. no mayo and for dinner at the casino I had a couple of eggs and a piece of whole wheat toast and coffee. You know what? It worked. Looks like I didn't gain while I was there. Now to get some exercise today by going apple picking. That will be really fun since we're going with daughter and grandson.

Princess, I'm glad you're down :goodscale: You're letting your body know you're ready to do something different. Keep on tracking and more weight will give up this week. :bravo: :balloons:

Bandit, it sounds like you should have lost some weight, so I'm sending :goodvibes: for a :goodscale: this week. You are doing the right things, so the weight will start to drop.

Cherry, so glad you're seeing a loss. It seems like you're working out a plan to incorporate NS into WW and that's a very good idea. Whatever works, right?

Terri, how are you doing? Enjoying this beautiful weather? :tread:
Life4evr, how are your shifts going? :goodvibes:
Seabiscuit, let us know how you're doing. We've got lots of support here and all pull for each other. :grouphug:

All goes well here. Princess, I'd love to know if you and your knitting group decide to do a murder mystery party. I know you'll like it. The games are available online and in Barnes and Noble, etc.

Okay, Bandit, enjoy your trailer while the weather is still good.
Everybody have a nice weekend.
JUdy
234.6/192.4/180's and thinner :cool:

Hi turtles - gorgeous day up here today, loving the sunshine!

Princess - yes, I seen Bridesmaids twice & really enjoyed it, thought it was very funny & I really like the bigger girl in it - you know I keep forgetting her name since I still think of her as Sookie from one of my favorite shows
Gilmore Girls & now she is in Mike & Molly which I really like as well.

Busy weekend but good. Spent time with dd & her cat Willow, which is always nice & our pasta evening was a nice change. Had a few extras
which I didn't need - so hard on the weekends. And my Zumba classses
start this Wed so looking forward to that.

Judy - I love going to the casinos, that is always a fun outting even if you don't win. Good job on the preplanning for being away from home, so easy
just to really go overboard when in those situations.

All - hope you are all enjoying your weekend!

new here....sort of lol....
I've been a member of 3fc for a long time, and lost some weight here a few years ago. I've unfortunately not lost any in a really long time. I've got my workouts in check and my water, but my food choices were terrible. I felt like i had no accountability so I wasn't careful at all. So last friday I rejoined WW after probably 10-12 years. I'm really excited and hoping this is the answer I needed. I'm thankful to find an active group of women to talk to and keep up with :) super excited to get to know you all!!

lots2go- Welcome! This is a good group with lots of advice and encouragement. I am 28 yrs. old and in Dec. will be married for 8 years. I have three little ones ages 6,4, and 2 that keep me very busy. Hope to get to know you.

wow, that's totally my story! I'm 31 and I have 4 who are 2, 4, 6, and 8 and I've been married 10 years :) are you having any more babies??

Hey All Hope you are all well!

Been so busy, work is crazy trying to get back to business, have been walking with friend in the am 3-4 days a week for 1 hour, aquafit starts tonight, so going to try that 2 or so x a week. Pulled a muscle in my neck/shoulder that took forever to get better it was so awful!!! I was miserable! So here I am..

A big welcome to lots2go, a great group of gals here!!!!About me- I am 43, live in Ontario Canada, work as a nurse/receptionist for a very busy family doctor, and most importantly have been happily married for almost 20 years, and have 2 great sons. I have about the same weight as you to lose, I think though I have kissed the 130's goodbye and would be very happy in the 140's!!! But it is certainly acheivable for you as you are still very young!!!!! I am trying to exercise and eat less!!! Keeping it simple, I follow weight watchers basics but am not a registered member at this time.

Haven't had time to catch up on everyones posts but hope you are all doing great!!!

Terri

Hi Turtles,
:welcome3: lots2go. You sound like me only ages ago. I'm the oldest gal here at www.3fatchicks.com turtles. I am a retired school teacher living on Long Island, NY. My husband and I have been married for 45 years. We have three married children and three grandchildren. I like to read, crochet, and stay on top of my weight loss efforts. I love this group and have been with it since about 2001. I love your attitude and know you're going to do well. We offer advice and support when we're strong, and when we need advice and support we get it from the other gals

Terri, good to hear from you. Glad you're getting exercise in. Hope your neck heals quickly.

Things are going pretty well here. I still need to get in more exercise. Have to get out my DVD on toning since that used to work well. Dh sleeps much later than I do and our :tread: is near our bedroom and it makes too much noise. In this brisk weather we'll walk on the boardwalk for almost 2miles, but as the weather gets cold, I'll need an indoor activity.

Okay, gotta run----got lots to do today.
Good to have lots2go join us. Cherry, good to hear from you too.
SEabiscuit, give a shoutout to say hi.
Life4evr, have a good day.
We're thinking about all of you.
Judy
234.6/192/180's and thinner :cool: