Good Morning Everyone!! I stayed true to plan yesterday AND I walked the dog. I did go to weigh in and face the music. Up 4.4 pounds. I guess it’s better than gaining back everything I had lost since Christmas (6.6), but still frustrating. I was expecting it, so it didn’t really bother me like it normally does. I just need to make sure I get rid of it. I haven’t had time to go back through Tools For Living yet, but plan to today if work is slow. I will come back and post properly later, but I couldn't resist the chance to start the thread

OK, I can't change my sig from the edit screen, I'll change it later!

Brenda,

Hang in there.... I just saw your starting weight and current weight. WOW - what an accomplishment! You must be SO proud. So you've basically reached your half way point. Mine seems so far away. You can get back on track... sounds like you already are.

Can I ask how long it took you to lose that? I've been on the program for 15 weeks and have lost 17 1/2 pounds - but I know I can be losing more than a pound a week.

Good morning all !!! How was everyone's night last night? Mine turned out good. I ate my max points, but worked out and "earned" 5 points.

Also, I met some friends out last night and only had one glass of wine. They ordered appetizers throughout the night like nachos and mozerella sticks, and the they ordered these amazing-looking apple tarts with vanilla ice cream. I took every piece of my will power to not join in their eating frenzy. it all looked SOOO good. But When I got home I felt so great - I'm sure that feeling was ten times better than how I'd feel if I ate those things. But man, it was hard. And the thing I worry about alot is that people will notice that I'm not eating and say something... but no one seemed to notice. Which was cool.

Have a great day!

Lisa

Good Morning Brenda.....Looks like lots of people have voted on the poll but no one has posted!!! Hang in there you did very well getting rid of that Christmas gain and you will do the same with this one!!
It is funny that you mentioned the Tools For Living because when I got in from WI last night I pulled out ALL my WW books but that is the one that I gravitated to!! WIERD.... I did well last night at WI I was down 1.6 which puts me at 25.6# only .4 away from my 10% so I thought that going through everything would give me the drive to stay OP this week and FINALLY get to my first goal
I went down hill skiing yesterday with my cousins(March Break) I haven't done that for like 13 years....I'm a little sore today But it felt great to be outside!
With everyone talking about running I looked into classes the other day....There is a Running Room(a store that specializes in running and equipment) that offers beginners running lessons with a Ladies only group so I think that I will sign up for the next session!!! I am feeling pretty excited about it!!

Well that's enough about me....Hope everyone has a great day...Good Luck to all that have WI tonight!!

Talk to you soon
Steph

Lisa....looks like we posted at the same time!! Hi, that is great that you had all that control last night!!! Your right about it feeling really good when you get home!!!!

Hey everyone-Brenda-I'm with Tilley-what an accomplishment-you can do it! Hope everyone's having a good day OP!!!Lori

Hello all. Well, that you for your words of encouragement yesterday....and Brenda, thank you for your wonderful post. You ae right. And we have said it before and I will say it again, we are going to do this! I am very happy that you went to weigh in! That is great. No wyou can put that behind you and move forward.

Well, I was very happy with myself last night. After my horrible lunch I had only veggies for dinner and I worked out hard at the gym. I have also signed up for the powerlifting class that I use to do. It will be a little frustrating to start and use small weights again, but I loved that call and know I do so much better on program and feel so much better when I am doing it.

On the Rosie note. I think she really sets herself up of failure. That is hard and I have done it to myself many times. What gets me is that she would bash a program. If I were WW public relations, I would be really mad. I think to counter-act, I would try to get Sarah to be on the program to do some damage control. On the Oprah issue with her weight, I wish she did not take such an all or nithing approach. When she is thin she is really thin and does books etc. When she goes back up, she is all hush-hush about it. I wish she would talk about beig a yo-yo girl. I mean, many of us are. I will tell you that in person she is heavyish but very fit. Not very smushy but toned. In some ways it reminded me of Emme...who I think is large but very fit. I wish I looked that good at any weight.

Well, I need to get going to a meeting and have left myself no time for individual posting. I will come back later and say hi to you all. Oh, and congrats to all the great lossers we have here.

Also, I am so gald Jen, Belle, Emily and others are taking some me time. That is so important. And Jen, I think cleaning the house is ok to do in me time. It is a good time to think and I love a clean house.

Oh, Kirsty and Lolly, on eveyone's recomendation, I have started reading Bridget Jones. Very funny...keep reading it to my hubby. He does not think it is so funny. Anyway, I have some across some things that I don't understand. I will review that tonight and I hope you all can help.

Oh, and Kirsty, my hubby is going today to that place that we all have been talking about for a possible vacation spot. I have asked him to pick-up some info on things to do, places to stay, etc. I will let you know on our e-mail.

Can you tell I am procrastinating going to my meeting. Ok, must go...I am late.

Trish
193.2/186.2/155
5'10"

HI all... I leave for my trip tomorrow. Although I have to do a full day of training on Saturday, I will be gone until Tuesday! The rest of the days are freebies!! Yah for me! I am worried about flying with Emma... babies on planes are not always good!!!

Brenda... Good for you!! You have the right attitude! Get back on track and don't look back!!!

Lisa... 1 pound a week is the best way to lose. They say if you are losing more than 1-2 pounds a week, that is very unhealthy. I think you are right on target!! I have been OP for about 12 weeks and have lost just under 10 pounds. I am a very slow loser!!!

Trish... YAH FOR YOU!!!

As for me, we had Pizza last night and I had a Coke (been craving one!) I worked out BEFORE I ate so I had to gain points before I used them! Then hubby and Emma went to bed at 8:00 and I was all alone with the crazy 70 pound puppy Sadie. She ate some of my crafting stuff... she is the biggest stealer and chewer. I only pray that is goes away soon! She also stole 2 of Emmas socks... I got them away from her before she mutilated them! Our house can get very crazy!!

Hope everyone has a great day!!

OK, back to reply.

Lisa: I had a friend who joined for about 6 weeks and then just quit. My best friend keeps telling me I don't need to lose any more weight. Both situations are aggravating b/c you feel like the people closest to you don't understand. I'm exactly the same way with being aware of food. I can be in my office and almost physically feel that there are doughnuts calling my name from the kitchen. I also really have to concentrate on remaining strong. Honestly, I don't think it will ever go away, but that's what part of this whole process is: Learning how to deal with the fact that we will always have major food issues is part of this whole journey. I’ve been doing WW for 2 ½ years. I lost 40 pounds my first 9 months, gained about 10 back, was up to 42.2 pounds gone the week before my wedding. I gained 9 on my honeymoon cruise, yoyoed all fall and gained a little more over X-mas. So here I am again. I just refuse to quit. I don’t care how long it takes me. I think you are on a wonderful pace for losing!

Suzanne: Thanks for the encouragement. We're all in this together right?

Kim: !!!!!!!!! A loss A loss !!!!!!!!! I’m so excited – and you were good at a restaurant!

Stacey: I can’t believe Rosie was ripping on WW! I was hungry for about a week or two right when I started. That was b/c I was used to filling up on all ‘bad’ foods and didn’t know how to eat right. Making fun of certain foods? Classy, real classy. I agree with Jen that she’s a whiner. Yeah on the loss!!

Jen: Good for you on scheduling ‘Jen Time’. I’m sure you really need it with having little Emma! Try to have some fun on your trip!

Belle: For you and Stacey: Antelope, deer and elk are some of the best meat you can eat. Not only for points, but for taste. A lot of it depends on how you take care of it. I’ve been hunting with my dad for years and it’s very important to take the right steps so you don’t get that ‘gamie’ taste you hear people talk about. I’ll just have to have everyone over for dinner and I’ll fix some for you! I have to admit I was sneaky For our Halloween party last fall, my DH made deer chili. There’s one friend who despises any type of venison and she LOVED the chili! I think it’s pretty funny!

Emily: Yeah! Another elk lover!

Kay: I’ll fix you some deer tenderloin on the grill wrapped in bacon

Steph: You are doing so great! Congrats on the loss I know you will reach your 10% next week.

Trish: See! Signing up for that lifting class is a step in the right direction!

Gotta run!

Here is the email I got from the Rosie Editors..

Hi, Jennifer.

Thank you for taking the time to share your story with Rosie and our
editors. We greatly appreciate receiving your email, and we will keep you in
our thoughts.

We wish you and the rest of the WW20-somethings the best of luck in the
future.


Sincerely,

The Editors

Guess they don't want us to appear and show Rosie how it is done!!!

Brenda... my husband is a hunter also. Last we got nothing because I was PG and due during hunting season. He almost got one, but close doesn't count!! I love Venison Stew and I am Venison Stroganoff. YUMM!! Also, like Kay said.... I like venison wrapped in bacon.... double yum!!! We always get venison sausage and brats made. If we get one this year we are going to try venison hotdogs!! My hubby wants to try wild turkey hunting, but you have to get into a lottery drawing for the license because they only allow so many. He missed the lottery last year because I was PG and he forgot... the year before his name wasn't drawn.... maybe this year he will be lucky! There are a ton of Wild Turkeys on my parents land!

Great, now I am hungry!!!!

Yep, I watched Survivor last night and said a few curse words. I was just sure that Jerri was GONE!! I didn't mind Alicia at all!! Oh well,
I can't post properly until my boss leaves...which will be in a little bit.
Ih'll be bahck!

hey girls! i'm off to my black tie dinner tonight so i'm leaving work early and i'm busy trying to finish everything! no time to post. trish, can't wait to hear what your DH tells you about "the secret location"!
love to you all, i promise to read and reply tomorrow (if my hangover isn't too bad).

k

I have been reading posts for about an hour! Good thing I got to work early
I am feeling a bit better. I just get so annoyed though b/c I literally don't have time to be sick. Isn't that ridiculous. Yesterday I went home and rested for a few hours only to have to run back out to run a group for youth and then rush to choir. Oh well I am looking forward to Sat. I can rest during the day but I told my "Friend" ( the one I have mentioned before) I would help him watch his niece and nephew. He is really getting on my nerves lately but I don't have the energy to vent about it! I think I am just a bit crabby and that is why he is bugging me but who knows?

I will try and respond to the zillions of posts.

Belle HOw's the move going? Just curious! I hope mom is doing well with it.

Brenda- thanks for sharing your story. It is always interesting to hear how WWer's got to the weight that they are at. Congrats on going back! Don't be discouraged. Your journey is an inspiration to me.

Stacey- Weird about the rosie thing! I used to love to watch her and I still think she's funny but I am an oprah fan. I feel for both of them. I would hate for my weight to make national news evertime it changed. I get so annoyed when they freek out about oprah's wt. I agree with whomever said that she is a fit woman. I think she looks good. I mean I want to be thin, but I never want to look at woman who are oprah's size and scoff as if she looks bad or something. Ok had to vent b/c I have thin friends who will make "oprah" comments. I guess I should express these opinions to them
Emily- Congrats on choosing subway over McD's. I am impressed. THe funny thing is it tastes so much better to me. I just think sometimes I feel the need to sabotage my WW plan and that is the reason I choose greasy stuff. Does anyone else think that may be the case? I don't know just a thought.

Lolly- I am so thankful that I don't have Cake FAries! I hope you continue to enjoy Spain. I would love that. Also what is a satsuma?

Jen- Yahooo! Good job down 1.8 Also exercising before the pizza! Color me impressed. Don't stress about the trip you will get everything done. I am glad the dress looked awesome. It may make the run in with the evil one a bit worth it! Also we are supposed to get snow tomorrow too I am going to walk outside today b/c who knows when I will get another chance w/o snow shoes!

Trish- Don't sweat it on being a bit over points. You did do well as you said. Think of what you would have eaten before WW. Also, those points can be worked off. I am proud that you made it through the dinner. Being a few points over isn't the end for you. Don't be discouraged.

Kim- Congrats on the 1# We are kicking but here at 20 somethings


Stephanie- I am so jealous! I love downhill skiing. I want to go soon!!

Trish- Bridget JOnes is great! I am almost done and I just got it! I tried to read a portion of it to one of my guy friends too and I am pretty sure they just don't get it.

TAnya-So sorry about the land. Something better will turn up I am sure.

Kirsty-Congrats on still hitting the gym. Sometimes those set backs really end up setting us back but you pressed on diligently. Good job.

Lisa- Hip hop class must be great. Don't feel silly just go with it! I am sure you do fine! No Trader Joe's here unfortunately b/c that sounds great. Also Great insight yesterday and you are not a total cow. My focus on food never diminishes it just is either pos. or neg. like you said. YOu are not alone! We will be cows together
Ali- I am with ya! I want spring! I am however content to wait a bit b/c I love the spring clothing and I would love to be down a size b-4 buying anything!!

Lori- I understand the fat bridesmaid thing. My friend had me in her wedding with her 3 petite sisters and a couple of friends of mine. My dress was a 14 and the nearest to me was a size 8 everyone else had 6 or 4's. Yah it was a pain at first but I looked good! I had to get over the fat complex and realize that even if I lose all of my wt. I still have to be confident on the inside. O.k no more pep talks but give it some thought. I know you will do well and regardless you will not be the fat bridesmaid.

Kay-Congrats on the 20# mark! I cannot wait to be there! Get back in those classes so that you can dance like Brittany! I am teasing that's funny though!

I think I am done. Sorry if I missed anyone but work calls and I keep ignoring it
Good job on all of the WI's along with all of the losses!
Becky

Got here early this morning for a meeting...had a couple of minutes to post !

I lost a pound ! Finally....I've been in this weird plateau...I'm sure it is the exercise thing...o well.

My parents came by last night to drop off a media rack that my pops painted for us. ..... he set it up and alphabetized all our DVD's ! It was so sweet of him....it was WW3 between the b/f and I about where we should put the CD rack....my mom settled it ! Don't you love parents to meddle sometimes ! We didn't get finished with everything until midnight....needless to say I'm a little sluggish this morning...

Gotta run....I'll try and post later....have a good day everyone !

jules

Wow, you guys have been busy!

I am busy at work today, and am taking the day off tomorrow, so I don't have much time to post replies to everyone.

Congrats to those that have lost this week! And, work for next week, for those that have gained!

I have my TOM now, so I am skipping WI this week, but still trying to stay OP.

Our land deal isn't dead yet, the seller came back with an offer $50.00/acre away from ours, I think there is a possibility we can meet in the middle. We won't know til next Monday. Keep your fingers crossed for me!

I haven't been very good working out this week, but am going tonight after work. I need to get back doing it every day. Food wise, I have been eating at the top of my range, which is unusual for me, I am usually a low end eater, but have been really hungry lately. I am going to be really good this next week, and work out, and hopefully at next Sat.'s WI I will have a loss!

Tomorrow my Mom and I are going shopping and out for lunch for the day. It should be fun, my mom and I get along awesome (we work together too!)

Saturday night, DH and I are going out with friends. To dinner and to see a comedian. I am looking forward to it!

It is snowing/raining here today, but not suppose to be any accumulation (which is awesome!) I am so tired of snow!!!

Well, better get back to work, hopefully I will have a chance to post later today.

Okay, now I get to have my two cents worth. I am wondering whether or not Rosie really wants to lose weight. I have been paying lipservice to weight loss since I was 10 years old (sad I know), but it only started to work when I really wanted it bad enough to realize that I had to change my attitude towards food and when I learned enough to fit all the elements together (exercise and eating). I was hungry a bit at first, but I have also learned that eating to the point of feeling stuffed isn't healthy either (which is how I used to eat). I have since learned what normal portions are. Hopefully she'll commit to it if she wants to, but I think she's not being fair by bashing the program like that, it has helped so many people and probably saved thousands of lives. I have almost conquered the first half of getting the healthy body I want, the next is to maintain it.

Actually before I was 20 I was always in a mind set that "I have to go on a diet". For the TV hosts this must be exacerbated by the fact they are constantly scrutinized for their weight (Ricki Lake, Oprah and Rosie). I wonder if the media will be doing periodical check ups on Ms. Wilson as well. It must be really hard for them.

Off my soap box. I may have a prospect So I am kind of happy right now , I'll write more if anything transpires.


Julie: Woooo hoooo on the pound down

Becky: I so understand, there are all the fabulous clothes and I want to buy them, but I want to see if I can fit into a size 8 by the time the weather is nice enough to wear them.

Kirsty: Have fun at the black tie! Just remember to drink a lot of water.

Stacey: Yes, I wanted Jerri off too. I just didn't understand why her tribemates just didn't stab her in the back and vote her off. Considering how happy they were when they had dinner without her. Alicia rocked (she also has a great muscular body which I definately envy) so I was sad she was kicked off. Though Colby is kind of being a d*ck as well, even if it's to Jerri.

Jen-L: At least you got a reply, did Belle ever get taht reply from Oprah?

Trish and everyone else: Yes, we will do this, it is worthwhile and it is important. I wish I wasn't so focused on food, even though I don't eat that much, it is still hard for me to walk past a baker's counter and not want to have a lot of goodies. Some people are completely unaffected. I am always aware of a goodies bowls at parties and stuff as well. I treat myself now and then and that's the only thing which keeps me on track.

Steph: you're so close, that's awesome, good Luck for next week!

Brenda: yeah I should go through my tools for living, the do help out a lot. I think I need to anchor a bit. My worry is when I get to goal is keeping the motivation to maintain.

Tilley: Knowing you have control over the food that you put in your body is a great feeling isn't it! Good for you

Lori: Howdy!

If I have missed anyone sorry, I hope everybody is doing well.

Take Care!

Ali

Hi Everyone I have been really horrible about posting but I have been lurking and trying to keep up with all the posts. I haven't been very good about eating at all and I keep saying I'm going to get back on track but it hasn't happened yet... hopefully I will recover my motivation. I'm hoping that as the weather gets nicer I'll be able to get outside more to do different activities. I'm really tired of snow! LOL Anyways... not too much is going on that is new. Just wanted to say hi to you all.