[umma]

Hello ladies,
Sorry I have been missing for a few days or so but I am back and ready to kick some butt. Yesterday was so busy for me. I finished my shopping and then came home and wrapped 95% of all the gifts. My decorating is also done. I think I am ready for Christmas now. Unfortunalty my back is killing me now form sitting on the floor doing all that wrapping but I will be fine.
So I know I missed alot of posts and want to try to just get alittle something to everyone so here goes.

Christalynn-- I really loved the WW list you posted. So many of them apply to me. Also WTG on your loss. Keep up the great work.

Shawn-- Learning how to Slasa sounds like fun. I always wanted to learn how to country line dance. Maybe I will do that when I get to goal. Thanks for the idea. I am also really happy to hear that you had a good time with your sweetie and the walk. Its always better that way.

Cyn-- on your weight loss. Thats great. Keep up the great work. Your niece sounds precious. My 3 1/2 year old daughter always trys to do my workouts with me, but usually ends up sitting on the couch or playing on the computer. Also sounds like you had a great day yesterday with staying on program. Its always nice to hear.

Kae-- It usually takes me about 5 times of doing a workout before I can actually do it properly. Just stick with it and you will be fine.
I actually need to get more workout tapes. The ones I am doing are getting a bit to repititious (sp) and I don't want to do them as much. I know that I am getting tapes for Christmas though so I will wait till afterwards to go out shopping.

You all keep talking about animals. I want a little lap dog so bad but we live in an appartment and can't have animals like that here. When I eventually get a house of my own I will get a dog. Can't have cats cause my daughter is allergic to them.

Someone was talking about snacks. (sorry I can't think of who right now) But I think its a great idea, and have something similar. I have the biggest sweet tooth of anyone I know so what I do is keep after dinner mints in a container in the kitchen (20 pieces is 1 point) I also have tootsie rolls (2 small is 1 point) and little peppermint patties (one for 1 point) in a cabnet in the kitchen. When I need something sweet I grab something from there. Does anyone else have any good sweet low point ideas. Glad to hear them.

Well, time to get my day started. I will be back on here before work. I plan on being on here more often. I really am sorry I disappeared for a few days, but I am back. I will type to you all soon.

TTFN, Lori

[umma]

Is everyone sleeping? Well, I said I would check back and I am but now I must go to work. I will be back around midnight and check in again. Have a great night.

TTFN, Lori

[Christalynn]

Hello Ladies

I hope everyone is well and having a good day. I haven't seen some of you much the past day or two. I've become dependent and don't know what to do if I have no one to type at
I have a few things to ramble about I put in the pilates dvd tonight and did what I could. I 'm glad that they showed modified poses and movements. I'm not the best at balancing on one foot while I hold my arms out and do what seems to be the hokie pokie . I did like it and believe that once I have more strength and flexibility...I will be more successful at doing the moves correctly. I need to find a pilates for dummies dvd
I did build up my time on the stairmaster to 5 minutes
Remember me telling you all about the guy I work with?? Well.. A mutual friend is trying to make our interest in one another bloom and I've been noticing more looks from him I found out through the grapevine that he his having a biopsy done tomorrow I've had on done it wasn't a fun time.
Well enough of my babble I'll get off my now.
I'll check in later..bye for now

[cyn37]

Hello everyone! I had another day of being good! I hope I can keep going this way without messing up. Actually I dont find this hard at all because nothing is off limits. Just knowing that makes me feel better and not as tempted to go on a big binge of eating all the foods forbidden to me. I have had other diet failures that ended with my face in a gallon of rocky road!!
I did my yoga tape this morning and then spent about 20 minutes on my gym doing leg presses and chest presses.
Chrystalynn Sounds like you are doing great!! I know exactly what you and Lori mean about being addicted to this site--I catch myself popping in all thru the day when I can to see if there are any new posts! Best of luck to your friend.
Lori Have a great night at work. I hate wrapping gifts! Mine always look like the dog chewed them--I am so sloppy at it. Thank goodness for gift bags and boxes! I plan on finishing my gift buying this Friday. Ugh! I hate shopping!
Shawn & kae Hope you are having a good day as well!
I will be back tomorrow! Night everyone!

[guerita765]

Hi all! Sorry I wasn't on yesterday. I had to work and then make dinner and then we went shopping.
Great News on the weight loss! I will go on Friday to weigh in. Hope I do as well. Somehow I don't think so.....
Well, if I don't I will just keep on going and figure some new strategies. With the help of my new friends!

I had an uneventful day as well. Just working and made dinner.

I still have to decorate. No news on that front. As well as finish my shopping. But I will not stress about that. It will get done.

Thanks for all the tips. I try not to snack too much though. I like to use my points on filling stuff. Although I did eat a tootie pop yesterday for 1 pt.

I REALLY need to make more effort in drinking water. I do drink it at night but that is probably not the best time to drink it.

I think it will be my resolution to make a point of walking/ working out at least 2x's a week.

I asked our HR director about starting a WW meeting at work. We will see how much interest and go from there. I would still go to my own center though.

As for pets....I am there with you! I say the more the merrier! I have two cats and two dogs and would love another cat, though Sweetie says nope! He love pets too but is very practical about these things and wishes to travel. I keep telling him "What is one more kitty?"

Sounds like you had fun with your niece, Cyn. They are so cute when they are little (ok they never really stop being cute).

Well, I am going to check on that tape. Walk Away The Pounds by...Leslie Sansone? I will check it out.

Yes, Colorado is beautiful. I live not far from Castle Rock.

I had better go. Folding laundry.
Have a good night everyone and I look forward to talking more later.

[WildStrawberry]

Hi everyone...

Just a quickie...been sick, *sigh* I just wanted to say hey and I'll be back soon.

Now I'm going back to snuggle under my blankies and read.

Huggles
Kae

[cyn37]

Hello everyone! I didnt post early today because I decided to exercise first thing this morning so I got up and did WATP and my yoga video then I tackled my dishes-that I left from last night and had a small bowl of cereal. Normally I dont eat breakfast so now I more than likely will not want any lunch--but I am trying to get into the habit of eating regular meals. We will see how I feel later but I am just happy the I did my exercise and who knows maybe I will feel like doing more later. Well that is about it for me so far!
Kae I hope you feel better soon!
Have a super day everyone! Dont forget your water!!!

[cyn37]

Okay gang I had to come confess. I have been on ebay again I just bought a load of WW fruities and bars. I gotta stay off thee or I will be bankrupt! Actually there is no available place to buy the WW products for me except ebay that I know of. There are no WW centers in my area and I dont think you can buy them at WW.com. Anyone have another solution for me? The best part was all the stuff I got was from the same seller so she combined shipping and saved me alot! Do you guys use the bars, smoothies, fruities, or any other WW product? I just figure buying this is an investment into my good health and if I wasnt trying to get healthy I would spend that much or more on junk food. This is kind of a Merry Christmas to the New Creations me. Also while I am on the subject of purchasing~what are some of the products you buy now for your diet. Have you changed your shopping habits alot or do you basically use the same stuff just smaller portions? I buy healthy now-lots of fresh fruits and veggies, almost everything in my cart is low/light/reduced but sometimes you have to be careful because the points values arent always very different. Splenda is something I buy now~but I wish the price was cheaper! Also diet jello and diet pudding~great snack or dessert. One thing I do enjoy since I have given up the fattening ice cream novelties is a graham cracker sandwhich with light cool whip wrapped in saran wrap and frozen~yummy! Like an ice cream sandwhich Also while we are on the subject yesterday on the food channel during calorie commando the cook said in place of hashbrowns as a side dish try slicing cauliflower very thin and putting it into a very hot lightly oiled(he used olive oil) skillet and let it carmelize before you stir and flip it. It looked pretty interesting and I may give that a try. Normally I love veggies so I am sure I would like this. If any of you have recipies or snack tips or shopping ideas I would love to hear them. I dont want to get into a rut and get tired of having the same things day after day.
Now I am off to grab another glass of water and tackle the laundry monster lurking in the other room I will be back later tonight with a recap of my day and to catch up with everyone!

[guerita765]

Well, I am sorry to hear that you are sick Kae. I hope you feel better soon.
Cyn:
I think it is great that you are getting up and exersicing right away! I wish I could do that. Sometimes I have to be in to work at 6 a.m. So....I usually do mine after work (when I do them at all )
I wanted to tell you that I also hear that cauliflower can be substituted for mashed potatoes as well. Not sure of the recipe but I will get it if you are interested.
I go for my weigh in tomorrow. So please pray that it is good.
I buy the Smart Ones meals and the ice cream sandwiches. I think there are a couple brands of the sandwiches though. Yes, I have tried the bars and smoothies. They are quite good. Expensive but good. I found WW muffins for 3 pts at Wal- Mart the other day. They also had carrot cake things for 1 pt.
I check the labels and take my WW books to the store with me along with my slide guide. That way I can check stuff out! I also do smaller portions and get baked chips when I can. Me without my salsa and chips! But I check out the recipes and I am making healthier choices. Now I just need to incorperate a work out plan and I think I will be good to go. I am so lucky to have the support of family and friends!
I know there is something more to tell you just can't think of it right now.....I will be back later.
Hope you are all doing well,
Get better fast Kae. Miss you!
I think it is cool how you get such good deals on eBay, Cyn. I will have to check it out.
How far is the nearest WW center from you?
Talk later.
:sman:

[cyn37]

Hey gang I just discovered this site has its own tickers for your sig line. I love them! I dont know about anyone else but it just makes me happy to look at them. Here is the link http://www.3fatchicks.com/weight-tracker/ I catch myself going thru threads just looking at ppls progress on their tickers. Ok so it doesnt take make to amuse me.
Shawn the nearest WW center is 90 miles. They do have a WW meeting 10 miles from here but on Monday and I cant go then. So I guess I will continue with ebay. I wish Wal-mart sold the bars and smoothies. I do buy the meals on occassion and also lean cuisine-which has the points value listed. I also buy the budget gormet once in a while and they are usually low points. I have those meals when I am home alone or when my family is eating something that I hate or that I know better than to eat or when I am flat too lazy to fix anything else!
I had another good day today and had lots of water and exercise but I still dont use all my points. I do try though! Good night everyone! I will be back in the morning! Hope all of you had a great day!!

[Christalynn]

Hello,

Everyone doing good?

I have to add a lot of variety to keep me from being bored with food. I keep some Smart Ones and Lean Gourmets on hand. I do almost all of my Shopping at Wal Mart because they carry WW foods cheaper than regular grocery stores. I eat a lot of Veggies made different ways like cardamom carrots and southwestern veggies. I buy WW snack cakes that are 1 point and taste just like zingers. I like to take a FF tortilla and 5 slices of Pepper Steak from Land O' Frost and make a rollup for only two points and they are very good . Has anyone tried the WW foods at Applebee's??
As part of the New Creation taking place with me..I've began to write poetry again I am a published poet and it has been about two years since the last poem.

Well gonna go for the night..take care

[guerita765]

Good morning ladies! I am going this morning to find out if the scale has been . I know it isn't the scale it is me. But then I can blame it on the scale at times.
I am going to check out the site for the tickers! I tried the other one but it wouldn't work. Probably my fault. But if this one does, GREAT! Thanks Cyn!
I haven't tried the snack cakes that taste like zingers yet but have heard about them. And I totally agree about Wal-Mart!
Christalynn---how did your friend do with his biopsy? I hope well. I have a question.......may be kind of forward but.....why don't you just ask him out? I mean for or something like that? I bet he'd go.
Yes 90 miles is a long way to go for a meeting. Wish I could help you out on the stuff. Maybe we should all send you some smoothies and bars for Christmas!
I am betting Lori is a busy gal these days. Haven't seen her much.
Well, I am going to go have with my Sweetie. Talk to you later with the good news on the scale! Keeping a possitive attitude!

[cyn37]

Morning! Happy Friday everyone! I have done my workout and now I am taking a break to post and catch my breathe! I think I will continue with this morning routine~seems to work out pretty well for me and then I cant say I had too much going on to do any exercise. I have been reading articles about workouts of various sorts and all of the information confuses me~some say a workout doesnt count if you dont do atleast 30 minutes at your proper heart rate others say every little bit helps. Whats true, whats not??? I dont know but I just do what I can when I can for as long as I can!
I have to agree with Wal-mart. We dont have one here but it is worth the half hour to go there! I am going to check on the WW cakes too-I have never seen them but I will be sure to look. Are they frozen or in the regular isle like where the little debbies are? Believe me I have no trouble finding little debbie I am actually going to Wal-mart tonite to finish holiday shopping so maybe I can find me some healthy bargains. I hate shopping but I have to get it finished! Ugh!
Shawn hope you had a wonderful time with your sweetie! Best of luck to you with your weigh in. I am sure you will have great results. I also take my WW to the store! lol! my family just walks away while I am standing there figuring points before anything goes into the cart!
Chrystalynn Great food tips~thanks! I am so glad to hear you are poetry again! That is wonderful! I would love to see your work if you would care to share. I loved Shawns idea about asking out your new friend~what can I say I am a romantic fool!!
I have tried the WW at Applebees but just because it sounded so good not because I was dieting then. It was a chicken skillet or something like chicken fajitas. I dont exactly remember the name but I know I couldnt eat it all. Of course we did have nachos before or meal! Gotta have the nachos!
Lori & Kae I hope all is well with you!
Ok gang one question~ do you guys always get in enough points? And do you use your activity points? I havent been I am not really worried about the activity points but what about not reaching my allowed points for the day? I do try but I just dont want to eat without being hungry. Advice please
Have a wonderful day everyone.

[guerita765]

I'm with you Cyn, Gotta have those nachos... When we go to the Bronoc games I have to have nachos with lots of jalopenos! YUMMY! Yes I forgot, I have eaten at Applebees the new WW stuff. I have had the Tango Chicken sandwich, good, the grilled shrimp salad, ok, and the Chicken fajita skillet, YUMMY!!!
Well, I will go for now. Time to get moving. Eyes checked and WW! Talk with you all soon!

[umma]

Hi everyone,
I am still here. It is just a bit hard for me to post on Thursdays, and Fridays. I work on Wed, Thurs, and Fridays and I am there till anywhere between 12 midnight and 2 AM. By the time I get home, I don't get to sleep till anywhere between 2 and 4 AM and have to get up at 7 to get my son up and ready for school. Needless to say I basically sit and vegitate on the couch most of the day, untill I have to get up and start cleaning and dinner before I go to work again. What I am trying to say is thats why I didn't post yesterday. Today my daughter fell asleep with me after driving my son to school so I got a nap and am ready to go. I only have another 2 weeks of this though because I am going to take a break from working for a little bit. My husbands job schedule has changed and he has to get up at 1:30 in the morning to go to work, and the kids don't exactly let him go to bed at 7 at night to get the sleep he needs so if I stop working he can get some sleep. Well, thats enough about this one subject as I see I have sooooo many other topics to talk about.

Christina-- I think I must agree with everyone else and say.....ask the man out for coffee. I think he would say yes, especially since there has been more looks in your direction. Any news about his biopsy? Poetry is great!! I used to write poems but that was many years ago. I am glad your back into it. You said that you were a published poet? Can we find your writings anywhere impiticular? Let us know.

Cyn-- I completly understand failing at all other diets. I think I tried most of them. Since I started WW and my lifestyle change I dont think I could ever go back to the way I was eating before. I enjoy eating healthier. Besides this is the only thing that has worked for me. How are you doing on your breakfasts? They do say it is the most important meal of the day. Oh and I think we might have to get you into an E-bay annonimous . Only kidding. I say if you can find the deals, then get them. As far as working out, I think you should just do as much as you can and you can build from there. I don't think I have ever worked out first thing in the morning. I am just not a morning person. I am glad you are and its working for you though.

Shawn--I hope your director agrees to start a WW group at your work. It would be nice and easy for you.Those cakes that you are talking about form Walmart sounds good. We have a Walmart by us but it doesn't sell that stuff there. I did hear though that they only sell it at the Super Walmarts and thats not what we have. Is your a Super Walmart? If not then maybe I am not looking in the right spot for them. I will ask next time I go. Oh and good luck with your weigh in today.

Kae-- I hope you feel better soon. Snuggling under the covers is always the thing to do when your not feeling well.

Ok, so now for all the other topics thats I have missed.
1. I do use the WW products from the meetings but only the fruities and the bars. I am really not fond of the shakes. Maybe you all have different ideas for me on how to make them. Oh and I think I said this before but in case you missed it....Some of the WW bars count towards a milk product. Check out the calcium in them, if they say 25% then they count.
2. I do have frozen meals on hand. I buy the Smart Ones. I just try not to et them close to weigh in day because of the sodium in them and don't want to be retaining water for weigh in.
3. My shopping habits have changed alot but I still do buy alot of the "normal" stuff for the rest of the family. I think I changed most of my shopping needs. My family is a bunch of skinny people, they don't really need to much of a change. I also bring my slider into the store with me. I actually have an extra one that stays in my purse.
4. Sugar Free, Fat Free Jello........do I need to say more? Its the best!!! and there are no points for it. Where do you go wrong with that?
5. I also enjoy the graham crackers and coolwhip treats. Low in points and just like an ice cream sandwich.
6. I have gone to Apllebees and had their WW food. I love it. When I first went I thought the portions were so small compared to the other food but everytime I go I end up being very full. I have had the Tango Chicken sandwich, the fajitas, and the oniopn soup. Plus the desserts. They are aweome.

Now a talk to Cyn......How many points are you haveing left over at the end of the day? They told me at my meeting that if you have to many points left over during the day then just add some things to your meals. If your haveing eggs make it a cheese omelet. This way you get more points for the cheese. Just spice up your meals. They also told me that not eating your points could make you gain. Please figure out a way to eat your points. It really is important.

Well ladies, have I typed enough? I had to make up for yesterday didn't I? So, now it is time for me to do my daily cleaning and dishes. I also have to go get my son soon. Oh and by the way, just because I am not posting doesn't mean I'm not reading . I will talk to you all soon. Hvae a great and healthy day.

TTFN, Lori