Yeah, I know it's still only Tuesday, but it'll be Wednesday before long, so I decided to start a new thread. Sorry I haven't been around in forever. I'm still on nights, and probably will be for almost another month. It hasn't been too bad, though. I found that I actually get more sleep when I work nights than I do when I work days. Plus, I'm getting some overtime, so the paychecks are OK.

I've started attending WW meetings on Saturday mornings, right after I get off work. Since I started three weeks ago, I've lost 9 lbs. I really, really like the lady that does the meeting that I'm going to, so even when I'm done with nights, I'll still go to a Saturday morning meeting.

It's been a rather interesting outage. Most nuke plants are 90% male, and this one is no exception. Then, we get a ton of supplemental help, about 98% male, so I've had several date offers, however, none that I'm actually interested in. In addition, I had a blind date on Sunday night (my only night off last week) with a really cute guy named Chad. He's the son of the lady who relieves me in the morning. I hope that he'll call, but I'm kind of thinking he's not going to. Ya never know, though, guys are strange. He gave me a hug at the end of the date and I don't think that's a very good sign. Of course, we were also standing outside the bar on Main Street, so he couldn't very well have kissed me. Even though it would have been terribly romantic--right there in front of everyone, in the rain... Sigh. Haven't heard from TSWB (Top Secret Work Boy) that I was dating earlier in the Outage. He called a couple of weeks ago, but nothing since then. No big loss there--I really liked him when I first met him, but after awhile, there just wasn't any spark. If I'd continued trying to date him, I feel like I would have just been trying to make myself like him more than I actually did. One of my co-workers' brother is interested in meeting me, too. Have you guys ever noticed that when it rains men, it pours? And have you ever noticed that when you just want to be left alone, they pound down your door? That's sort of where I am--I want to get a ton of stuff done around the house, and continue working on myself, but I'm getting all these admirers (not that I'm complaining!!!!) When all my stuff is done and my weight is all lost, I won't be able to get a date to save my life.

So, that's what's been going on here--mostly working and sleeping, and the occassional blind date (OK, just one) thrown in for excitement.

Lori--What's going on with your back? (I know, I should go back and look at some past posts, but I'm lazy.)

Belle--EEK! Sorry to hear about your sinus problems! Mine have been bothering me, but nothing like yours have been, so it's a reason to be thankful. How are DH and Cleatus? Hope everyone is well.

Okie dokie, I'm going to get some work done before I have to go to my other job (I work three different positions tonight). See you later, taters!!

How did it get to be Wednesday already? I don't feel like I've had a particularly busy week thus far but somehow Wednesday has snuck up on me. I've have been doing so much better -eating is pretty good, not great but much better and I've been exercising everyday Yay for me. The weather here has been soso but supposed to be nice today. I have a painful blister on the bottom of my foot so I don't think I'll be walking outside. I am going to do my bellydancing video instead. Hopefully that won't be too painful on the tootsies.

Wanna hear about my weird dream? Well I guess the dream wasn't really so weird but the motivation I got out of it was. I had a dream about my Aunt's SIL who we used to spend lots of time with when we were kids. I haven't seen her in years and years so I don't know why I was dreaming about her. She has always been very overweight. She loves kids and used to be so fun for us to play with. She never had any kids of her own which I didn't really think was weird until I was in highschool. I grade 6 I asked my Mom why this lady had never had any kids and Mom said that it was b/c she couldn't. For some reason I got it in my head that she couldn't have kids b/c she was so overweight. Anyway I had this dream about her and in the dream she says to me: 'Rina you're turning into me. Do you really want your life to be like this?' It sounds cheesy but I instantly sat up wide awake. It got me thinking. I really want to have a baby and we're planning to after DH is done school. Lately I've been thinking that there is no way my body, in the current shape I'm in, can handle a pregnancy. I have a hard enough time doing stuff with my weight let alone the weight of a baby. These thoughts have been in the back of my head but I guess it took the dream to wake me up. I don't want to end up like this lady. All of us kids that she doted on when we were younger have all grown up and don't have time to see her. Its hard enough to find time to see family. This lady is now so big that she uses a scooter in public but rarely leaves the house. Her DH is over 400lbs and he has to use a scooter all the time. Its so awful. They used to be young and fun and their obesity has literally taken their lives away. I don't want to end up like that. So since the dream I have been very conscious of what I'm doing to my body. Its definitely helped. Now if I can just maintain this motivation for the long haul.

Lori, glad to hear that everything is going good with the house and that your back seems to be on the mend.

Jess, You hottie! At least you can't say life is dull! How is your eating with nights? Hopefully good.

Hey Belle, If your eye is yucky, does your ear look like this: Just kidding. Hope you're feeling better sweetie.

JK, can't believe that happened to you! Very scary. How did this woman know where you live when you don't even know her? Scary. Hope that its all done with. Take care girl!


Hi everyone else! Hope you're having a successful week!

hi guys I'm here I just fell off the wagon pretty hard and am trying to cliimb back on also been mega stressful at work hopefully i can pop in later!

Woohoo! I lost 2lbs! I already did my workout today and I did it twice as long as normal. Can't believe it! I'm off to make a fruit salad to go with our grilled chicken supper so when I get home at 8 tonight there won't be any excuse to eat like crap.

K-baby, get back on that wagon even if you have to haul yourself up there by your fingernails. You've been successful in the past so let that carry you through the rough patch. You can do it b/c obviously you have before! :hugs:

rhubarb- I was pulling out my drive way to go to school and supposedly the truck that let me out was her husband and she was the car behind him. I have no idea who any of these people but supposebly she lives in my neighborhood. I have lived in my house for a year and half so maybe it was the couple who lived here before. All I know is I don't know them and I would never cheat on my husband. I do horribly regret stopping my car. My dh was like what if she was so crazy she took a gun out and shot me.. I didn't even think of that. I just didn't want to ran off the road. But I should have took that chance as well. It has been a nutty week. I just got back from school and I hit a big rock so I have a nice flat tire. argh. when it rains it pours.
Oh yeah, I didn't have a dream or anything but all I constantly think is how am I suppose to be a healthy mommy with all of this weight. That is really been something I will leach on to if I am eating bad or not exercising. I refuse to be fat mom or a fat pregnant mom. I want to be a cute little mom with a healthy back and a healthy baby.

KO-Good luck! You will do fine...just a little obstacle.

Jess- boys, boys, boys. wow. You are a busy lady. Well enjoy it while it is happening. You nevere know, mr. right might be among them. That is really good the meetings are great for you. I need to dish out the money and start going to them. That would help me out a lot.

I am now waiting for my husband to see what I have done to my tire. I am so dumb!

Have a great day ladies!

This is a great idea! Im new to this site so i thought i would introduce myself to fellow WW ers. I am 21 and live in florida. I have been doing ww since January and have lost 34 lbs. This past week was the first time i have gained in those 4 months and i gained 1 pound. I have been slacking off and figured I needed more motivation so i thought talking to some fellow girls doing the same thing i am might help. so HI!!! everyone, hope you dont mind a n00b.

Welcome Sassy! We love new people! Congrats on your 34lbs! That is sooo awesome! This is a great place to come get a boost or share your woes. Glad you jumped right in!

thanks! Ive been so addicted to this site since yesterday. Its all i did at work haha.

Im going to the cheesecake factory tonight. Pray that I make good choices!!!! I have only had 4 points so far today, i know its bad to not eat but i know it will be well overdone at dinner so o well. How are you girls doing today?

sassy- welcome to the site. I definetly love this site for all the info and compassion. I do well on exercise and eat horribly so I try to go on the site and good points all the time. WE can do it. We just have to keep supporting each other and watch what you are eating.

Okay guys, I hate this week.

First, Monday I had the scary woman incident. Yesterday I really tore my tire apart and then I worked out and now my left foot is swollen and it is killing me. I am going to the doctor tomorrow. But I was doing so good exercising with my husband, we had such a great routine. Pray that my foot doesn't ruin it. I love running/walking with my husband. This weekend is my husband's birthday and I don't want to ruin it for him. We are going to his dad's lake lot and party all day, hehe.

JKB

I had a good day eating wise today but not so hot on the exercise. I had such a horrible sleep last night it was all I could do to get through work so I decided no exercise today. I'll make up for it tomorrow b/c I'm off. We're having a huge storm right now and man is the wind howling. Makes me feel cold even though I'm inside our toasty warm place.

Sassy, Hope you made out ok at the CCF. I think we all do that not eating thing when we know there's a huge point meal ahead. Let us know how it went. Thanks for sharing how to get my pictures bigger. I appreciate it.

JK, Poor girl! Are you icing & elevating that ankle of yours? Hope so. If you have to stay off it a bit you could always concentrate on weights or resistance training instead of cardio. Hope you get to have a relaxing weekend & that next week rocks for you!

Talk to you all in the morning or so...
Gnight!

Sassy - welcome to the group!

jkb - You poor thing Maybe next week will be the week of good things that happen to you

Rina - Its very windy here today. I almost couldn't hold the car door open! It is supposed to get up into the 60's and maybe even 70's this weekend and the beginning of next week. I can't wait to break out my sandals

So I weighed myself this morning (2 days early!) and I've lost 4 pounds. I've been REALLY strict this week. Drank all my water, ate MORE than the required amount of fruits and veggies. I've been reaching for fruit for every snack I've had recently. I hope I can keep this up. I really need to lose weight now and have a lighter load on my back.

So a few of you were talking about losing weight so that you would weigh less when you decide to have a baby. This is another reason I want to lost the weight too. Even though we just bought the house, we are going to wait at least a year before we start thinking about a baby, but I really want to lose the weight. Any extra weight on top of this would be torturous on my back.

Well back to work. I have a busy afternoon ahead!