Thread for Sept. 4th - Sept. 10th
 

It's been a very rough weekend for DH and his family. He called me at work on Friday and told me that his neice was in a terrible car accident, and they didn't think she was going to pull through. She apparentely couldn't see, because the sun was is so bright at this particular intersection, and she pulled out in front of a semi. She was air-lifted to the hospital, and had 18 people working on her in her operating room, but they weren't able to save her. She was only 18 years old. She was also planning to get married in October (we just received her invitation in Thursday's mail.) The visitation/funeral isn't until Wednesday & Thursday, so DH and I will be heading back up to Wisconsin later this week. So, I won't be around much this week. Please keep me, my husband, and his family in your thoughts.

WW hasn't done well these last couple of days, because good food just plain wasn't available at my mother-in-laws. I could have went to the store, but we have been so busy doing other things.

I'm still planning on doing my 15-mile walk on Saturday. I need to walk big-time tonight or tomorrow.

Sorry to be so doom and gloom! How has everyone's Labor Day weekend been? It's been a nice weekend weather-wise here. It would be a great day for picnic. We might be playing softball with DH's work tonight. That should be fun.

Take care, Stephanie

Oh no :( I'm so sorry to hear that Stephanie. I'll definitely be keeping your family in my thoughts. (((Hugs)))

This has been a not great weekend for me with WW and everything. I was doing ok, but didn't exercise because my knee hurt yesterday, and was planning on doing something today, because my knee is feeling better (still sore though!) but now my neck hurts! I must have slept on it wrong, but I cant move it without it hurting. And then, I haven't been eating all that great either. I didn't count points yesterday, and I'm sure I went over. And this morning I didn't feel like measuring out anything, and had some of Craig's good tasting 2 pt bread for breakfast today with a bunch of PB. :mad: :mad: So I'm not too happy with myself.

And then we both miscalculated our money, and we only have $4 for the next two weeks. Nice. I have half a tank of gas left, so I need to save it for work, so it means he cant take it (my car, his car needs a new wheel so it only has the spare) and go out applying for jobs.

So, sorry for my rant and for also being a tad depressing :(

~Liz

*hugs to both of you!* Oh man...you guys!

Steph, I am so sorry to hear about your niece. What a tragedy.... I will definitely be keeping you and your family in my thoughts. You take your time with this, okay? And come back to us when you feel well enough. You know we'll be here for you when you get back.

Liz, I'm sorry about your knee and the money situation. How frustrating. I just received word from my parents that they want me to pay $900 for an insurance policy out of my own pocket. All I can think is, "And...where does $900 come from?" I guess it's credit card time for me. Good luck with your money situation. And good luck to your SO with finding a job!

In my neck of the woods, this weekend's going to be okay. Just really REALLY busy. I'm taking a break from my students' essays. I'm getting slightly frustrated. I asked them to write a personal narrative about an experience that made them grow and to explain the significance of the experience (i.e. don't just tell the story--teach me something). And what do they do? Spend 2.5 pages telling the story and then in the conclusion hurriedly say what they learned. Nuh-uh. Not gonna cut it. So I keep writing the same thing over and over: incorporate the significance throughout the rest of the essay--don't save it for the end. *sigh* It's just frustrating is all. I've read 6. I have 44 more. These are the rough drafts and I have one-on-one conferences with them about their essays beginning Tuesday. Thank God Monday's a holiday!

I hope everyone's doing well!
~Amanda

Wow. I just want you all to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Stephanie, I am so sorry for yours and DH's loss. You are on your way to the visitation/funeral.....I say concentrate on your family and all else will fall into place. The eating will be rough (this coming from someone who just went through this last month in PA) and emotions high. Keep up that exercise and know all are thinking of you.

Liz, I hope you feel better soon and can get back on the wagon. I have done well so far today but yesterday (and about four or five days last week LOL) I havent done well with the eating. TOM is on the way and I am using it as an excuse. Im sorry about your situation too.....I hope it looks up for you soon. Chin up. And buckle down (this as I am kicking myself in the arse trying to get it through my own head) do better from the next meal....or tomorrow is a new day.

Amanda, Enjoy your day tomorrow and just remember that it means there is only a four day work week (assuming you do so five days a week). Good luck in finding that money! Oh and congrats on hitting ONE-derland! I have just joined those ranks too! Now if I can just keep it up!

Oh I dont know if I intro'd myself to ya'll the other day- I spent the whole day yesterday laughing and comparing myself to all ya'll and your stories and just reading the forum that you girls have started. I am kelly a SAHM to two boys 4 and 1 and my DH is in the Navy. We live in Pensacola FL and I dont like it much here anymore. (hurricanes and all) but have gotten sick of living my life fat. I have been fat for at least 6 yrs now and my children only know me fat. I am tired of being the fat mom (I know many feel this way) and follow WW at home by myself with the books and just bought a used treadmill (that I need to use today to justify it LOL and get one more point or I AM going to bed HUNGRY!!!) I have lost 23lbs on WW and 42 since march 01.
I am looking forward to getting to know ya'll!

Hi everyone.

Stephanie-My heart goes out to you, your husband and your family. Like everyone else said, take your time, focus on getting through this time of great trajedy. Everything else will work out in the end. ((((HUGS))))

Lizzy-Allow your body to heal if that's what it needs. SOmetimes we get going on our own ajendas and we need to stop and step back. Your body is trying to tell you you need rest. Try just some light stuf fif you really feel you must do something. I hope things get better for you moneywise. I know how hard it is to have things being so tight. SOmeday it will be better and you will look bakc at these lean times and see how strong it made you.

Amanda-I hope you are going to be able to set aside your work and enjoy yourself a bit. And don't cha just aht ethos ebills and stuff that jump out at ya? I don't mind so much when I can plan ahead, it's that sneaky stuff that throws me off.

Welcome Kelly!! So glad you joined us! I don't blame you one bit for not wnating to live in FL. I admit I hate the snow and such here in PA, but natural disaster's are rare. And let me tell ya, FL has some big darn BUGS!!! I'd take a bit of snow over a giant water beetle anyday! My sister lives in NC and the BUGS she gets in her house are insane. She sent me a picture of one she killed. I asked her what on earth it was...it was a grasshopper. That's it just a grasshopper. I'm sorry but grasshoppers here aren't 8 inches long!!! EWWWWW!!

Well, off to be lazy and do nothing. YAY!!! I seriously need that. Tomarrow is another workday for me. The mom of the kdis I watch works for a cable company call center so no matter what holiday it is if she is scheduled to work, she works. Someone mans the call center 24/7. I am gonna have to draw the line on watching her kids on Christmas or Thanksgiving though. Have a great weekend everyone. Enjoy the MOnday holiday if you get it off, if not like me don't work too hard LOL!!

BTW where is our darling Maggie?

Stephanie you and your family have just been lifted in prayer! May you feel Gods peace at this horrible time.

Lizzy it is not fun being broke I know as a young couple we sure went through some tough times too. I can remember hubby and I looking at each other and saying some day we will laugh about this right. Well I look back on those days and I still ain't laughing but with time things DO get better.

Kelly CONGRATULATIONS on making it to ONEDERLAND proud of you girl! It really does just take tired of being the fat chick doesn't it. I am there I think I sure hope!

Amanda you sound like a great teacher. Don't lower your standards or expectations.

Misty you deserve some RR good for you gal. I thought of you yesterday as I was roasting a bunch of tomatoes. Think how much we will enjoy our harvest when it is yucky winter.

I just had a major victory. We had a euchre party on Sat. and I only ate fruit! Just now our friends called and wanted us to go out and I said no I have already eaten all my points for the day. That is such a major victory for me. I am a people person and usually would go to a restaurant at the drop of any call.

Stephanie, I'm keeping you and DH in my thoughts and prayers. I was so sorry to hear about your loss of your neice. Please don't worry about what you are eating, you have enough on your mind.

Liz, take care of your knee, maybe you could do some type of upper body work out, to save wear & tear on it right now. Your neck could be sore because maybe you are walking differently with the knee injury? Just take care, and try not to injure anything else.

Hi Kelly, glad you've joined us. Wow, 42 lb lost total!! I wish I was saying that too. I haven't been doing real well on the losing this time around. I'm gonna start going to WW meetings on Tuesday. I only do online right now. We had a pizza party today for my almost step-son's kids. He & his family live with us & he works at Papa John's. He brings his work home. :lol:

Misty, hope you enjoy the rest of your lazy day. It's too bad some people have to work on holidays. My DD has to work Monday. It is really unusual for her to work on a holiday.

Luflic, WTG for only eating fruit. I don't think I could do that while playing cards.

Everyone have a good holiday tomorrow.

Thanks for your prayers! I'm glad I have sistas' like all of you It's so hard to see something like that happen someone who should have so much more life to live.

Liz, I'm sorry about your knee, neck, and money situation? Are you feeling better today? I know how it is being low on cash. Like someone else said, hopefully some day you'll be laughing about this.

Welcome Kelly! You have done so well losing weight! You can inspire the rest of us! I'm so glad you joined us! I understand what you mean about where you're living. Like Misty said about PA, Iowa isn't the most exciting place to live, but I feel extremely safe, and I so happy that I live here (or any place similar).

We're leaving tomorrow night or Wednesday morning for Wisconsin.

Kitty, I'm glad you're starting meetings. I hope you enjoy them. I like getting to know the other members, and listening to ideas that they have. I also have a fabulous leader, who helps keep me motivated! I also think it's inspiring to have to face the scale each week at the meeting! God knows that I don't ever want to gain!!!

Take care.

Hello everyone!

How are we doing today? I am having an easy going day, after a VERY, VERY rough night with two tired babies who had been off thier schedule since Friday. My arms are feeling a bit better today, a 25 pound one year old provides a fabulous upper body workout during a wedding reception!!!!

I am waiting for DH to get up so I can workout. But since it is almost 11 I am thinking I'll just end up doing it at naptime LOL. There was NO WAY I was exercising at 5:30 this morning! But I will get it done!!

Stephanie-Have a safe trip.

Luflic-That is a major victory!!!!! You deserve some NANNERS!!!! :cb: :cb: :cb: I am a people pleaser, so I hate disappoint people. It's hard for me to turn down an invitation. I am so proud of you. next time I am faced with that kind of thing, I will remember how you did it and I will try to be assertive too!

Well ladies I am very hungry. I need to find some lunch soon. I had half a breyer's yogurt. I can't eat the kind with Aspartame, and I'm sorry but a container of yogurt is not worth 5 points to me. So I split one with my daughter. But it wasn't a filling breakfast. I think 90% of yogurts have that nasty aspartame, why can't they make some with splenda?

Have a great day everyone!

Good morning or should I say afternoon ladies! Thank you for all the warm welcomes and I just wanted to say that today has NOT been a good day. I have reached my points already (and it is only 2:30) and the rest of the day will be rough. I am not counting today although I will walk on the treadmill later. I had a rough night with the baby being up alot (all he wants to do is nurse) he has a runny nose and miserable. DH has been gone all day and was gone all day yesterday too. Oh well. Again, thanks for the welcome and good luck with your goals today!

Hi. I'm grumpy. My job sucks and my husband is an a$$.

Anyway, just wanted to check in and see how everyone is. I can't wait for my meeting tonight. I really, really hope I lost something. Plus. I can't wait just to get the heck out of this house. I am taking the 17th as a personal day. I am going by myself to Rochester, NY and pissing the entire day away doing whatever. B/c if I don't get a break I am going to implode.

Is it nap time yet? I am soooo tired of crying children. I am actualy hiding in my office right now, to avoid going off the deep end.

Kelly-I hope today is better for you than yesterday. We all have the days. But teh joy wo fWW is not matter how bad you did the day, week or month before, you get fresh points everyday.

Well laundry calls. I very much dislike doing laundry. Then again who doesn't right? At least I am fortunate enough to have clothes to wash.

Oh, man. We're all kind-of blue lately! We need to get out of this funk!

Misty, I think the worst part about doing laundry is sorting socks. I just hate that!

Do any of you watch The Biggest Loser? I didn't last season, but I might this time around. I checked out the website, and one of the wrestlers use to wrestling in college. The funny this is that his bio is a complete lie!! His name is Matt, and it says how good he was when he was in college. Well, I know an Olympic wrestler who also wrestled with Matt at the University of Iowa, and Matt didn't even make varsity wrestling at UI!! Everything in his bio (except his hometown) is false! It makes me mad that shows lie like that! I wonder if Matt lied to get on the show or the show lied!?

How old is your baby, Kelly?

There. I got my workout in. I feel better.

Stephanie. I watched parts of it last year. I will have to watch it and NOT root for Matt. That's a very good question. Did he lie or is the show lying. INTERESTING!! They are probably trying to get the attention of otehr former athletes or something.

PS I NEVER sort socks until Dh gets annoyed. I just pile them all in baskets and we fish out what we need LOL. I am such a bad house wife LOL.

Have a great day everyone

Misty you deserve a personal day. I hope you have a great time and a refreshing time. A day to focus on YOU. My weight watcher lesson today was that one of the reasons we are overweight is because for some reason we feel it is selfish to take care of ourselves and we are always doing for others. This is very true of me. Now that my girls are married and I am not teaching I can spend the time getting the workouts in and planning meals for me instead of doing what everyone else wants. So I say put yourself first then you will feel better physically,emotionally,mentally and then you can be of greater benefit to all those little people.

On the socks I say buy all the same kind so it isn't big deal. Someone always eats one sock in the dryer right?????

Thanks for the messages :) I'm feeling much better today. I still don't know what we're going to do about gas money, but I guess I'll think about that tomorrow (LOL gotta love Scarlett O'Hara :)). It just seems like when we start to get on our feet, something stupid happens and we're back to this point again. ugh.

I did better yesterday. I went over my points, but not really. I had AP points available, so I was ok. I am doing better today too. Its so much easier when I'm at work.

I hate doing laundry too, and I don't sort socks either. Craig does, his anyway. :lol: he's nuts when it comes to his socks and stuff. But then maybe not, he actually folds his clothes, and puts his socks together, and they have to match. Maybe I'm the one who's nuts, cause I'll just leave everything in a basket and then sort through it when I need something :)

What time is the Biggest Loser on? I've never watched it, but it does look interesting.

I hope everyone is doing better today, and I hope everyone has a great week!!!


~Liz

Hey Sistas! SOUNDS LIKE WE NEED A GROUP HUG! :grouphug:

I left on Friday to go home to Tennessee for the weekend...I just had to get out of here. Hubby called me Thursday and said he was going to be working all weekend and I said "oh no...I am not sitting here by myself all weekend when I could be with family." So Thursday afternoon I booked a flight out of Houston and left Friday. I just got back yesterday. We went to my parents lake house where they had a bunch of family in...now that I am 10 hrs from home...each visit is to important....now as for my points..I did not keep up with them..but I truly don't think I did that badly. We'll see when I weigh in Sat. I hate that I missed my first weigh in...they probably think I am not dedicated...Oh well... I will be there this week.

Stephanie-My heart goes out to you and DH's family...she was so young...I'm so sorry for your loss.

Liz-Hang in there girl....I hate it when I screw up the check book and put us in a bind...I get so mad at myself and then panic...just know it will all work out.

Misty-You need to take a personal day....it will do you good. Great job on your exercise!

Kelly Jo-Just wanted to say hello...I am new here too! Great job on your loss!

Amanda-What happened to our Tigers? Didn't look so hot huh? Maybe this week will be better. I feel for you checking those papers!

I LOVE THE BIGGEST LOSER! I cannot wait for it to start....gets me all fired up!

Haven't done cardio in 6 days, but will be back on track today with trainer...I am sure he will kick my booty!

Hey girls....well I got my 30 mins done today on the treadmill. That is done and over. I went over on my points yesterday and I think the total was something like 72 points or something and the scale is up a lb. Oh well. I need to go and pay for my sons school and get lemons for lemonade (this was the mornings bribe to not cry at school lol) Steph, My boys are 4.5 and 15 mos. Yes, I still nurse the "baby" and will till he is about two I think. I am not "crunchy" nor organic nor anything like that. LOL :) I am one of the most PROCESSED persons around I think. I did watch most of the biggest loser last season and enjoyed it. I will try to watch this season but have a hard time watching every week. I enjoy that and the one on MTV where stars are losing? I am having a brain fart right now. I need to go shower I will be back!

Hey Liz,

"The Biggest Loser 2" will be premiering on Tuesday, September 13th from 8:00pm-9:30pm ET/PT. I hope I get a chance to watch it this time around!

Speaking of laundry, I have a mountain to attend to later... :rolleyes:

Hi Mink & KellyJo,

I don't think I've welcomed you to Slimmin' Sistas yet. If I've left anyone out, I'm terribly sorry. I was going to ask when The Biggest Loser was going to premiere. I don't know if that show is shot in "real time" or not. Last year it looked like those folks were losing weight entirely too fast. IMO Altho, I guess it depend on how often they WI.

Hehe, Kitty, Mink is my younger sister! :D (She hates it when I say "little," even though she's smaller than me. ;))

Glad to see you got your butt in here, Mink! ;)

And Marcie, I don't know what happened. Mink and I were there, and it was all we could do not to leave the game early (my theory: I paid for those damn tickets, I'm staying). We better beat Miss. State. If we don't...whew...I can't even think of it.

I'm doing okay today. I hit a bit of a rough patch last night and had a pretty somber evening, completely forgetting to eat dinner, too. In fact, it's nearing 8 p.m. and I haven't had anything for dinner yet tonight either...but then I think about my students' papers and how they need to be read before my conferences with them tomorrow. Dinner just doesn't seem to factor in. But I can't do that to myself twice in a row. I'm nowhere near my points allowance for the day. So I guess rather than spending my time on here, I should actually go eat and THEN go read student papers. No use in reading them while on an empty stomach. I might dry heave. ;) Just kidding.

Okay, I'm out. Hope everyone's okay!!! (I haven't had a chance to read through the entire thread, but I'll try to do that tomorrow.)

Have a good night,
~Amanda

Kitty,
Thank you for the warm welcome. As for the biggest loser....when you have nothing to do but focus on your weightloss (ie. exercise and eat right 24/7- no job, no family...personal trainers at your disposal) then you can lose faster. They could work out all day if they wanted. No granted there are things to throw them off. They have junk food there......it is their choice I think.
As for laundry............Hmmmm anyone wanna come over and have coffee and help me fold my whites? LOL (this is the laundry I HATE THE MOST-If Dh would let me....I would just let them in a big pile in the basket and take out what I need) and I should clean my house this week....FIL is coming next wed for my DH's pinning ceremony (two weeks....oi vay)and the house is trashed...my bathrooms need cleaned (living with all boys...............)I just wont be doing it today. I have a dr appt tomorrow-I think I may have a case of bronchitis or something. I dont know if I will walk today or not.....
I am rambling......I thank you girls for having me in your group. I so enjoy being here.

Hey everyone! Well had a great workout session with my trainer yesterday and he told me he could tell I was losing weight. That is always a good feeling when your trainer tells you that. He also got me to jog some yesterday and it felt sooo good. Then went to pick up DD at daycare and her teacher said I looked like I had lost. So maybe it is all finally coming together. I am wearing a pair of pants today that I could not get into 2 weeks ago. I am pleased with that.
Amanda-hope you got some dinner in and got the papers read with out too much sickness :)
KellyJo-You are right about the Biggest Loser-If I could train all day I'd lose quicker too...I just love that show!! Hope you get feeling better soon.

Hope everyone has a great Thursday!

Hello, Ladies!!

It's been a crappy week for me. I am ok food wise (I went over yesterday, but I had flex) and I need to exerscise yet today but for the most part that is on track too.

It's all the non weight related stuff. My personal day was derailed b/c DH has to work that weekend. We have so much going on I don't know hwne I will get another weekend. He took yesterday off and went flying ALL day came home and whined to be about being tired and he could not help with the kids. I can't wait until he has his pilot's cert. We've put over $3,000 into his flying, when it could have gone to better stuff. He's almost done though.

The boy I watch came on Monday with a rash. His mom and my husband both thought it was poison ivy, he went to the dr. yesterday. It's impetiago (spelling?). My son gets a rash on his face yesterday and he starts throwing up. Took him to the same dr. that saw the boy I watch. He has something different from the boy I watch. My son's rash is viral and we just let it run it's course. My daughter and husband started getting sick so they probably have it. FANTABULOUS!!!

Well since my son is napping I might just hit the treadmill and get my workout out of the way. My daughter is 2 she will just play while I workout so no worries about pinched fingers. Then I guess since I have the day off (no daycare kids) I should clean my house. I canned 12 pints of tomato sauce yesterday. That was a first for me. It turned out well. I bought those tomatoes. I am thinking if I ever get enough ripe ones form my garden that I will try some salsa. i got just enough tomatoe sfrom my garden do some V8 like beverage, it was good. I might run to the store and get some more tomatoes so I can can seasoned tomatoe sauce and some stewed tomatoes.

Or maybe I will just take a nap when my DD falls alseep LOL!!

Well have a fabulous day everyone!!!

Wow, everyone seems like they're having a blah day. :?: I've been trying to convince myself to go down to the Y & swim. I'm gonna try to leave here about 2:15 & get there b4 shool kids start coming in. I only need 30 mins.

Hi! libbysmom, I don't think I've welcomed you to our group yet. It's good to have more people to support each other. Isn't it great that people are starting to notice the wt loss? That is really motivating.

Misty, I hope non-weight related things start looking up for ya. You know, I just admire someone who cares for other people's children. It is something I know I could never do. I hope those parents really appreciate you. :queen: I'm sure you really need that day off. Hope DS feels better & the rest of your family don't come down sick too. I'll send you some virus warding-off vibes. :grouphug:

Ok, gotta go now & gather up my stuff to go to Y. Getting there is half the battle with me. Once I'm there, I'm ready to exercise.

later, Sistas

Goodmorning Sistas! Hope everyone is doing well..its a bit quiet here...I am guessing everyone is really busy.

Misty-Oh I pray you don't get the virus and I am so sorry about your personal day...maybe next weekend? Hang in there!

Kitty-Thank you for the welcome..I'm so glad to have found a place where I feel like I fit in. Its good to be here. Hope you were able to get your swim in!

I did 45 min cardio yesterday doing the bicycle and then 35 min. of jogging/walking...it felt good and believe it or not I am sore today even though I have been exercising for 6 weeks...I guess I worked some different muscles. My abs are so sore from working out with the trainer on Wed. I am with him again today to do legs. I have struggled this week in going over my points...I am really using those flex pts but they say to use them and that is what they are there for. I just love my wine at night-that really uses up the pts...I will have to cut back somewhere or decided whether or not I want to use my pts for liquids or foods...hmmm might need to be food...think wine counts as a fruit? HA HA HA

Well hope you all are having a great week...I am really looking forward to weighing in tomorrow...keep your fingers crossed for me on my first weigh in!!

Marcie

Hi Marcie!

Boy, it is quiet here this morning. I think wine counts as a fruit if you're in France! :lol: I find that if there is something I really want or enjoy eating, I go ahead & eat it (or drink it) if it is worth the points to me. We all have to decide what we can't live without. For me, it's having potato chips every once in a while. But when I'm following WW core plan, i don't crave them anymore. Although, around here it is hard to find something to snack on. Everyone knows to keep their snacks out of my sight.

Good work on keeping up with the exercise. I did do my water workout yesterday & the trainer there showed me some exercises to do with water weights. (upper body) My arms are a little sore today. gonna do 1 mi WATP video today, but leave off the stretchy band work.

Gotta go now, I'll try to get back on later today.

Hi everyone!

I'm doing ok - $ its better. We had miscalculated and actually had $9 lol, not that much more, but it was more. And then my mom put money into my account - though I didn't ask her to... and I didn't ask her for a reason, I didn't want her to do that. It was our fault we had only $4 (well $9) left, so I didn't want to have to run to her and ask to borrow money for a week. But she did, so at least now I can do a little shopping.

Point wise - I did ok this week. Not great, but ok. I would have done better had I not baked a cake we had left. But I still counted the points, though I'm not sure if its right.

Exercise - I didn't exercise at ALL this week. I know I need to get back into that habit, I didn't even walk at work so that really sucks.

WI - stayed the same. Better than a gain I suppose, and had I exercised, I'm sure it would have moved down.

My period is due to start tomorrow. I am NOT looking forward to it. I'm almost scared for it to start because of the horrible cramps I had last time. I really hope that if it starts, it will tomorrow or wait until Tuesday. If I have cramps like last time, and its on Monday, there is no way I can go to work, but there is no way I can miss it. So hopefully it will start this weekend or later next week. We'll see.

I hope everyone is doing great!

~Liz