Hi Turtles,
I need to get back on track. But I'm very glad that Swania is still keeping in touch.
You're in our thoughts!!!!! :grouphug:
Also kudos to Lauren and Bandit for keeping OP and doing the right thing. Lauren, glad your Easter was so special.
Bandit, boy I bet you're glad that messy tenant is gone and you'll be back into your place after getting it spiffy.
I'm running ragged with my grandson, but nothing could be more wonderful.
You all take care. Choosie, good luck to you.
I'll write soon.
Love,
Judy

I got back to WW's yesterday because I had started making some really dopey choices. I had gained 6#, lost 3#, and put back another two. My middle name is Yo Yo. Not fun==but I weighed in and was happy that I got back sooner than I have in the past. The last time I overate and stayed away from WW's, I finally went back at 221#. This time I was 219# which is an improvement. I am still aiming for 199# by July 4th. and know if I can keep it together, I really can do that. It will take exercising and taking care of myself and I will do that.

Sorry this is so self-centered, but I find if I put my aims in writing, I do better.
:goodvibes: to everyone and :bravo: to us all for writing and keeping the Turtles going.
Love,
Judy

Judy, good for you, getting back sooner this time. That's definitely a step in the right direction. I hear you about the yo-yoing. I wish I knew how to stop this.

Bandit, good grief! I hope that tenant paid you a hefty security deposit. Sheesh. This is why I would never want to be a landlord ...

I'm still tracking. Yesterday was a high-points day, but I have the flexpoints for it. Just went a bit nuts on the carbs.

On Monday I start another project at work, so I'll be doing two projects now and working full time again. That's good news. The project involves designing something (sorry; can't go into details) that will be used by tourists on cruise excursions. So guess who they're sending on a cruise, free of charge??? :) Yup. I don't know yet where they'll be sending me, though right now it's looking like the Caribbean because it's cheap this time of year (due to downpours and, shortly, hurricane season). We're trying to get the cruiseline to donate a second cabin, since the other person going with me will probably be a man.

I must say, I've never had a job perk of this magnitude before. Heck; I've been happy in the past with free popcorn!

Onward and downward,

Lauren

Yikes, quiet here, huh? I hope you all aren't making as stupid of choices as I have been lately ... :o ... not good.

But each day is a new day, and I will NEVER give up.

Warmer weather here, sunshine ... it has been lovely.

How is everyone?

-- Lauren

Hi ladies:

Stayed the same at my w/i Tues night & had fun with my friends over coffee.
Floors were done yesterday & look great & I bought new living room set that gets delivered next week & I really like it. Tomorrow will be a busy day - movers coming, cable guy coming & TV being delivered. So will have lots of unpacking & organizing over the weekend. But am looking forward to finally being back home (so is dd).
Planning on opening my trailer next weekend & will go there most weekends. It is close to home (1/2 hr) so can go back & forth easily if need be.

DD got part-time summer job at driving range around corner from home so that will be handy for her & bf is OK as well. He keeps making references to how things will be like they were before we lived together, but time will tell. I think it will be too hard to just go back to the way things were especially since I now know he has a drinking problem & unless that changes (which I doubt) there is no real future for me with him. He will be happier having his privacy back & can start drinking at 5 pm everyday without me nagging about it - but I will now know what is really happening & can't just sit back & not say anything about it.

Anway, that what is happing with me. Hope everyone is doing great & staying OP.
Talk to you later.

Hi Turtles,
This will be a real quicky because my dd and db just walked in. I'm hanging in there.
Good to catch up with you guys. I lost 1/2# this week and that's fine with me! Will chime in whenever I have a chance. You guys are the best.
Love,
Judy

Hi Turtles,
Well, first of all Lauren, I'm so glad you've got so much work right now. :goodvibes: It has to ease the financial jitters you were having. I'm also so glad your dh is in practice for himself and is off and running (get it==podiatrist/running )ugh. Anyway, you sound in a much better place than before. Thanks for keeping the site going. I am going to try and post as often as possible to get and lend support.

Bandit, I'm so glad you joined turtles such a long time ago now. You're really going through the ringer but you sound optimistic as though you've climbed the mountain, checked out the view, and decided where you want to go next. I'm so sorry about your dbf because you two seemed to have good times together. However, drinking is an addiction that's so tough to beat and now you are enlightened about his circumstances. You have a very clear head about you. It sounds like you're making your home really spiffy. Good for you! Nothing like lovely environment to keep our spirits up. :bravo:

As far as me, I'm making good choices again. Battled a cold and was surprised at how much a simple cold/allergy can knock out my energy. Egads. But I wanted to share something my dear WWleader talked about. She had the group contribute to what keeps them on track and doing well. She calls that "climbing" as opposed to "camping"
which is what I've been doing, or "quitting" which we can all relate to. The group came up with a list: journaling ,water, being prepared, having good foods available,
not getting too hungry, etc. She said ,"Write these down in your beginning booklet.
The next time you lose motivation--don't worrry about it. Put the mechanics of WW's into effect. You'll lose weight, and your motivation will return." Hey, that's simple and we've all done it. I think we call it baby steps, but it's good to be reminded. It's so easy as life hits us aside the head to give up and eat scrumptious things that throw our weight loss off track. So maybe by writing this, we'll all remind each other of what we need to do.

Choosie and Swania, thinking of you and wishing you well. July 4th. is a date we can work with. Love you all,
Judy :grouphug:

Hi Turtles,
Just checking in to wish everybody a great OP day! :grouphug:
Love you all,
Judy

Hi turtles:

Judy - hope your cold is better & thanks for all the encouraging words & ww reflections. Good for you for getting back on track!

Well, dd & I are back at home & feel great. Did a big grocery shop & only OP food/treats in house so hoping that will help keep me OP. Storage unit boxes are now in my basement & that is one of my main priorities - to get all that stuff either put away, gave away or ready for yard sale. We are planning to have a yard sale after long weekend so that should help.

Lauren - you must be so excited about the cruise. That is one thing I have always wanted to do. Maybe next year - maybe a singles cruise - or maybe with dd. Anyway would be fabulous. Anyone I know that has gone on one has absolutely loved it - you are so lucky!!!

Where are all the other turtles?? Everyone have a great OP day! Bye for now.

Hi Again,
Had an e-mail from Swania and she could use our prayers. Swania, I'm thinking of you and your dm and am praying for the both of you. Good luck!!!! :grouphug:

Yesterday was a throw-away day. I ate in spite of myself. Frustration and being much too tired contributed, but so did the fact that we had high calorie foods in the house from our celebration on Sunday. They're gone, so that will help. Plus today I'll be out of the house.

Good luck to everyone. Post when you can.
Love,
Judy

Hi - went to ww last night & was down 1.2# so I was happy. Had coffee with girls afterwards & that is always fun. My ww buddies are also my trailer friends so I will be seeing them on the weekends again. We will have to come up with some better point-friendly snacks & drinks for up there. Anyway hope everyone has a great OP day!
Bye for now.

Lauren,
How did I forget to mention what a wonderful perk you have coming up because of your writing? My goodness. A cruise!!!! Let us know all about it. It sounds fabulous.
I am down two pounds total from my weight gain. If you're having trouble tracking this, don't worry--so am I. As I sat at my WW's mtg. Wed. night, I thought, "Gosh, now I know what I'm doing. Can't I just wish those 5 pounds away?" It doesn't work like that, so I'm laboriously chipping away at them so I can get back to 212 nekked at home in the morning. Then I'll start chipping away at the 13 pounds that separate me from the 190's. I want to get there so badly, it hurts. Egads!!!! Enough of this extra weight. I am soooooooo tired of it.

Anyway, Bandit, good for you for progressing so well with everything you need to do with your house and your weight. :bravo: Snack ideas are always helpful. Are you on Core or do you count points?

Choosie and Lauren, I'm thinking of you. chime in when you can. Lauren, glad to hear you're keeping up your exercise. Choosie--we're sending you :goodvibes:

Love,
Judy
234.6/217/thinner

Hi everyone:

Judy - I do the flex points. Tried the core but run out of points within 2 days - so obviously I eat lots of processed/quick things.

Opened trailer this weekend so that was fun & floors are being finished today. So hopefully can get house back in order. Living room furniture was delivered Fri so everything is all over the place.

Have my ww meeting tonight - don't think I will be down. Had a few things I shouldn't have had but we will see.

Hope everyone is doing well & talk to you soon.

Dear Turtles,
Bandit, I admire your attitude. You are just going full steam ahead and have had to deal with a lot lately. Hope your furniture and everything look as nice as you hoped.

Tough day today, but the food was okay. It seems so silly, but I have forgotten to drink all the water I need to drink and this hadn't even been an issue a few months back. I like water and I like to drink it. It's tough keeping all the balls in the air at once, but it's up to us to do it.

Bandit, good luck with your weigh in. :bravo:
Love,
Judy

Hi turtles:

Stayed same at w/i but meeting was good - had coffee with girls afterwards & that helps get things bacl in perspective. Guys coming back again today about floors & we can't stay there overnight. BF wants us to go to his place, but maybe I will go to trailer - see how days progresses. Always starts out good then life happens & some things just get buggy.

Judy, l also like my water & have no problem drinking it. My friends are always trying to come up with new ideas about how to drink it all. I carry a bottle with me all the time so it is always visable.

I tried the new cracker jack rice cakes & they are really good. Last night when I got home I made my lunch (chicken burger = 4 pts) & some hard boiled eggs (2 pts each).
So that is what I brought to work for today.

Judy, nice job on your weight loss. Have a good day. Bye for now.