Hi,
My name is Christina, I'm engaged to be married June 7th...I'm turning 40 in July. I'm trying to shed this excess that seems to be following me around. I'm counting calories and using my will fit everyday. Soon, I will start Zumba and hopefully the weather is be kinder so that I can get out and walk.
the ball was very nice - lots of military uniforms!!! it was the Governor General Foot Guards ball so that was to be expected - didn't take very many photos - I just wanted to tell you that since 24 January I'm down 14.6 lbs as of Friday - honestly I feel so good -
also, I put an offer on a new apartment condo and was accepted!! Tina I feel like I'm finally home - I take possession May 1 so lots to do - going to do a lot of apartment purging in the next few weeks.
Maureen, you have lost so much that I'm envious.
I've just got to knuckle down now. If it isn't in the frig, I don't go out to get it. So, I will purge my frig.
WOW, I'm sooooo happy that you have a condo!!!!!!!! Yes, this will definitely make you feel settled now. (Can you post one photo?)
You are awesome, my friend. I'm sorry we live so far apart.
At least, we can "talk" on here.
Maureen, May 1st will be here before you know it. Hey, that means lots of packing and cleaning...great exercise. he..he..he..
I'm still waiting for that photo of you looking gorgeous at the ball!
Not much going on here. We had great balmy weather last Saturday. We even grilled hamburgers outside. Rain is coming today and it's cloudy.
hi Tina, update on condo - I'm still waiting to see if my mortgage application will be approved - long story - I'll find out for sure tomorrow - I feel like I've been on a roller coaster - on the bright side - as of friday I'm down 17.2 lbs. if I get the condo I'm going to take possession for around June 1st - the sales office said that won't be a problem . I 'll give you an update tomorrow
Maureen, what's new with you?
I go see my gyn for a yearly tomorrow. Stepping onto the scale will be interesting.
Are you still having snow? We're having lots of rain.
Take it easy!
Tina how did your appointment go? as of last friday I'm down 19.2 lbs - feeling good - and all conditions have been removed from my mortgage application so I take possession of my condo May 16th - it's a brand new place so I'm excited.
Maureen, Hooray for the mortgage going thru!!!
And, I am so proud of all the weight you've lost. You are amazing!!!!!
My dr. appointment---my doctor was out sick with what sounded like what I've had. It was postponed until tomorrow morning. I don't feel like I've lost anything but we'll see.
It is such beautiful weather here, finally. Our Spring weather will last about a week. Then, it will either get cool and rainy or hot and humid.
Maureen~ thank you very getting my user name to me! Lol
And....congrats on weight loss and your beautiful new condo!
Tina~ thank you for never giving up on us girls ......you're right! Facebook is so easy and everyone seems to be on there all the time! And, I do feel everyone had gotten off plan. And then how about what that Maureen & Susan have done A.M.A.Z.I.N.G getting back on plan and having great success!
Hi all...and it finally is more than me and Maureen!!!
Jeanne, welcome home.
Like everyone has told you...you CAN do this.
Maureen, I'm so excited about your condo. The pictures are great. It's just perfect. I hope your kitties adjust.
Okay, I turned over a new leaf today. My eating sweets has gotten the best of me. So far today I had low cal toast and a banana for breakfast. We went to Olive Garden after church. I ate almost a whole bowl of salad and some spaghetti with marinara sauce, Supper ?????
Good luck to all of us.
Maybe Susan and Tammy can be convinced to come back here for support!
I'm going to change my tracker to a small amount to lose. I can deal better seeing a small number.
1 POINT......I made this today....very very good!
APPLE YOGURT SALAD
Hands-on time: 15 minutes
Time-to-table: 15 minutes
Makes 4 cups
1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
2 tablespoons orange juice (or 1 tablespoon juice concentrate)
1/2 teaspoon cardamom (or cinnamon)
2 apples, chopped bite-size
2 Clementine tangerines, peeled, sections cut in thirds (or grapes)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint (don’t skip this)
Pomegranate seeds, optional but festive especially with green or yellow-skinned apples (easy way to remove the seeds from a pomegranate)
Mix the yogurt, orange juice and cardamom in a medium-size bowl. (Prep this far in advance.) Stir in the apple, then the more delicate tangerines and mint. Transfer to a serving dish and top with pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately.
Maureen, you have lost so much that I'm envious. 
