Hi Ladies

Friday evening is here. With Greg out of town, I went to Starbucks for coffee and lots of chatting with my good friend Thyra. It was a really nice time, sitting at an outdoor table and talking. She and I do that a lot and have wonderful talks. Now I'm here in my empty home, waiting for Greg to call. It's 2 hours earlier in Seattle so he's probably still at dinner with his business associates. I had left over pizza and 2 hershey bars.....I know, I know, I know........

Joyce ~ Do you have a large veggie garden? We used to have a house in NY (Spring Valley for those NY friends) with 1 acre ~ 1/4 acre was veggie garden that Greg tended. It was really great.....I miss that. Maybe I'll make a smaller version of that here.

Terri ~ No, I've never been to Johnson Space Center. Where exactly is that?

Myra ~ I've always heard that yoga was a wonderful stress relief. They have yoga classes at the gym I go to. I think I'll try it.

Jen ~ You're right.....the birthday's are over and it's time to get back on track. I don't know why that even when I'm doing well, an event of some sort makes me go off track. Thanks goodness nothing is coming up for at least 4 weeks. Ha!

Dianne ~ So?????? Please let us know how this prom event went. Oh, I do so remember those days. I cried when it was my son (2 yrs ago)

Essie ~ I'm glad that your sister is doing better. I'll say a prayer for her. Yes, home alone can be good at times but for some reason, this time isn't one of them. I'm not going to the WW meetings, trying to do it on my own and doing quite well until the birthdays came. We'll celebrate Greg's birthday at dinner tomorrow night and then Sunday, it's back on track. (not to say that I couldn't be GOOD at dinner either) He has been so OP and has lost about 63 pounds so far.

well, gotta run. I think I'll write out some bills....today was payday. Hi to everyone I didn't address. Have a great evening.

Patti ~ soaking up the "SON" in Texas

Patti,
Johnson Space center is in Houston, Texas. Once the shuttle takes off Houston takes over the controls. Remember the saying "Houston we have a problem."
Bruce has had to go there a lot in the past.
Happy Birthday to Greg.

Essie,
Brittany is doing much better. Thanks so much for thinking of her. I love it when I hear about how good my kids are. I feel so proud. Congrats on raising such a fine child.
I am so glad your sister seems to be coming around. That had to feel good. Keep us posted.

Dianne,
Rapid sigh. Isn't that the truth. I'll bet she looked beautiful. I loved prom night. I always felt so special. Congrats!
Thanks for the compliment. they will have it harder than I ever did. Can't let them run like I could. I didn't have a weight problem til' the end of high school. I was never fat just about 10 pounds over what I wanted.

Hi Jen, Myra and Joyce,
Terri

Just stopping in to say a quick HI

Joe and I are going to the huge outlet mall today he's not a shopper, we only usually do this for Christmas, but today we're shopping for ourselves.

He surprised me w/an anniversary gift yesterday. We're going to Memphis for it (June 12), I don't know why he also got me a gift....it's a print I had my eye on to hang over the fireplace in the kitchen. I love it! He's a sweetie (when he wants to be). I'm very lucky.

Patti, your husband has lost 63 pounds? That's wonderful. Hang in there, we can do this.

Essie, your sister is blessed to have you. My prayers are with her, and you. Be strong.

Dianne, how was prom? I can't wait to hear all the juicy details!

Terri, Myra, hi!

gotta run,
love,
~Jen

I missed this. Congrats to your husband Dianne. 63# WOW!!!
Yes sir essie. Your sister is indeed lucky to have you.

Jen, Have fun. I haven't shopped for myself in a long time. That fireplace in the kitchen with the print sound lovely. Congrats! Have fun in Memphis.

Hi Joyce, Myra and Patti

Terri

Hi guys

Prom nite was great according to Alana. She did look gorgeous, if I may say so myself, LOL
All the kids looked fantastic. All the parents were able to get the pictures and get them all off in the limo before the rain started. After prom, they went to a club in Manhattan and then, thank God,due to the rain they changed their minds about going to the Jersey Shore (which would have meant sleeping over - I wasn't crazy about that idea)
Instead, they went back to the Boy's house where they all met and they crashed in his living room. The next morning the Dad went out and got them bagels and bacon, eggs, etc. and the mom took "after the prom" pictures, LOL -- they didn't look so gorgeous then . So, all and all it was a success and I'm glad its over. If anyone has a scanner and wants to post a couple of prom pictures, let me know . Next is Graduation, this Saturday, won't someone be crying? lol

Terri - I think it was Patti's hubby who lost 63 lbs. My husband would disappear if he lost that much weight.

Jen - Congrats on your upcoming anniversary and trip. That was sweet of your hubby to get you the print you wanted. Sometimes, hubbies surprise us, don't they?

Essie - You know, I think most of us have someone in our family like your sister. I'm glad she realizes that she has a problem, that's a big step, but she needs to do something about it. Otherwise, she'll keep on hurting those she loves and apoloziging for it. I hope she gets the help she needs. And they (her family) could go to Al-Anon to help themselves regarding her problem.
I'm not trying to preach - I've been there and I know that no matter how sorry someone is, things will not change until they get help. She's very lucky to have you to support her.

Hi everyone else. Hope you all have a great day!

Dianne




Terri

Sorry about that Patti. I thought it was Dianne's husband.
Congrats to your husband.

Dianne,
Glad it is over? Glad everyone is ok. I am glad she had a good time. Tell Alana congrats on her graduation. Y'all will be sad but you will have so much fun. Are you having a party?

My nephew's graduation was Thursday and my mom told me they all got in a big circle and someone in the middle let loose three doves. They signify three kids that have died in their class.
One in the big flood they had 12 years ago. (23 kids died),One to MD, and one killed himself about 8 mos. ago. She said it was so touching.

I forgot to mention that I lost 3# this week. I am 148. The plateau may have lifted but we will see. I am breaking my points down for these two weeks to see if I can keep up the losses.
Here is how:

PROTEIN: 6-8 points a day
CARBS (but not including fruits): 6-9 points a day
FATS: 3 points/day
MILK: 4 points/day
Fruit/Veg: 0-3 points/day


Well have a great Monday.

Terri

WOW !! Terri!!! You're at 148.....I'm so happy for you, and impressed. Good job, I really mean that. Thanks for posting your points distribution; it's good to be reminded to plan in that manner.

~Jen

Terri,

I think keeping track of how you spend your points will help. I find I am in much better control when I limit my carbs, especially sweets. When I go back to the old exchange way of thinking I do much better.

Myra

I am doing soooooooo poorly with my eating!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What is wrong with me??? I lost 7.5 lbs just prior to my birthday and now, I can't stop eating. I am so depressed and so, so angry with myself. I KNOW I can do it, I know I can.......<sigh>


I'll be back after I clean up from dinner........thanks for letting me vent y'all

Patti

A couple of new things going on with this board. Pretty cute

Zoe, I've been there sooooooo many times. I know exactly how you feel. I don't know what else to say other than keep the exercise going. That always seems to help me. Yes, you can do it & you WILL do it!!! Don't get angry cause it'll only make you want to give up & we won't have that

Hi Myra I feel pretty much more on track when I follow the exchanges too. My problem is the sweets. I noticed when I cut back I lose much faster. I crave them too much.

Terri, you go Girl!!! The lowest I ever weighed was 146 & I felt great. This time it's going to take a long time before I get to that weight again I'll be patient I'm really proud of you. You've been my inspiration since the first day I joined this group.
Hi Brittany

Dianne, even I'm glad they didn't get to go to the Poconos! We've become so close here that I worry about all "our" children. I'm happy to hear "The Dad" was around too. What a guy - going out to buy breakfast. That was nice.
My Sis does realize she has a problem, but she's quick to blame others for it. It's always because of her unhappy marriage or the slightest rejection. This time though, she know's she hit rock bottom. I'll keep you all updated. Thanks for your concern & support.

Jen, I hope you enjoyed your day at the Outlets. Pete would have loved it

Have a goodnight everybody!

Love,
Essie

Thanks Essie. You are so sweet. You and Pete are so cute together. You will get there too. Brittany says Hi!

Patti,
It will stop. Everyone goes through this at one time or another. In my case lots of others.

Thanks Myra and Jen. I did the higher protein thing today. It was nice. I feel good. I will keep limiting my carbs for a couple of weeks.

Hey All!!!! Brittany has a request:

Her and I watched Alias Smith and Jones for 8 hrs, this weekend on TV Land.
She fell in love with the show. She is now depressed because it was just a western weekend and it is again off of the air. She would like to know if you could send a reqest to TV Land via e-mail to put this show on their regular TV schedule. They said that if they get enough e-mails requesting it that it could make the difference. I loved it when I was her age. She wants to see the other episodes. www.tvland.com
Thank you so much.
Have a great Tuesday.
Terri

Zoe,

Hang in there. We all have lapses. The important thing is to get back OP before it goes on too long. A one day binge does very little damage, but when it goes on for a week, month, etc, watch out.

Myra

Patti,
I know exactly how you feel, I've done that more times than I can count. I always tell myself that it won't hurt to eat something "just this once", and before I know it, I'm doing it daily. Myra is exactly right, a one day binge won't hurt, but if it goes into days or weeks, it will.

I'm tired of the vicious circle I put myself into: being OP for 3 to 4 days, then feeling sorry for myself, tired of counting points, tired of journalling, and before I know it, I'm overeating everything in sight. That has been the pattern so far. I've got to put a stop to it now. WE CAN DO THIS!!!

Terri,
When I sign off here, I'm emailing tvland for Brittany. I used to watch it also! They were so cute.

Essie,
The name of the group that helped my sister so is Al Anon, for families of alcoholics. While she couldn't change her husband's destructive behavior, she was able to find the support she and her daughter needed. Good luck, I'll continue to keep you and your sister in my prayers.

Dianne, Joyce, Myra, hi

~Jen

You are a sweetie Jen. Brittany appreciates it so much. If I ever need a committee chairman to get donations for anything I am getting Brittany. I never saw a young kid go after something she wants. I am surprised she doesn't pack her bags and go to TV LAND herself. Thanks again. I admit I was excited to see it again, felt like I was 12 again.
I know how you feel Jen. I have always been the same way. The beginning of the week is great and then the last few days it goes to **it. You are right. WE CAN DO THIS!!!!

Essie,
Good luck with your sister. I am thinking and praying for y'all.

Hi Myra, Patti, Dianne and Joyce.

Terri

HI ladies ~thank you all for your words of encouragement. I feel much better tonight, even though I've not gotten back on track today. I have, however, been thinking about ti all alot today, meditating and yes, praying alot. I believe that tomorrow morning, I will be among the "doing good" group.

again, thank you all for pulling me up. I needed it and now, feel great.