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HA HA HA...Button... How did you know? It's funny. We've always been competetive. Could be because we're exactly 11 months (to the day!) apart in age. And...I'm the older one. So if I get back to my normal weight, maybe that feels like a threat? I don't know... I'm doing well with the food this week, not too bad on the…

prayerfulmom...I totally agree! Tell your "drop-in" guests that this is the last time you can accomodate unexpected visits. Hmmm...I'm wondering. Do they have kids? Do you have kids? Might try what my niece did once (only in her case, it was true). Her sister and family "dropped by," and got quite comfortable. Looked like…

The Pied Piper...Is it a mystery?

Good morning... You're in our thoughts and prayers, Anita, while you get through this very emotional week. pawprint...That's a nice feeling, when your thighs no longer rub together. What I've noticed...My pant legs actually hang LOOSE. They're no longer plastered to me, like a second skin. Strange thing happening...I seem…

Good evening, everyone... Button...I've done the same thing as you, in the past. I'd rather give in to one or two day's of strong craving, if I think I need to. Sometimes my head tells me I'm "deprived," so if I don't give myself the occasional break, I'm sure I'd just give up. Like everyone says, just get back on track…

adopt4...We used to do that when the kids were young...drive at night. I think you'll see the wisdom of that. Yes, the kids do sleep, after the novelty of being up at night wears off. (About Mile 30.) Also, you won't be making fast food stops. Maybe a stop for coffee or a soda. The only drawback is that the kids will be…

indianagranny...I couldn't find you on Facebook. Do you have a picture with your name? Anybody else...If you find her, let me know...

Okay...ktndj...This is likely NOT recommended, but what seems to help me is changing it up throughout the week. One day I'll eat maintenance requirements, some days I barely get any exercise, I always try to drink at least 6 glasses of water (cuz water is important, you know...), but for at least 2 days a week, I'm really…

...And bringing up the rear...:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: cjchism - SW think 200. CW is 190.2 (do not remember last weigh in weight either but I do know I loss) and GW 140 prayerfulmom - sw 277/ gw 165/ cw 229.8 -2.4 Buttonnose - SW 200 / GW 140 / CW 194 - 1.4 manda1111 - SW 198, GW 135, CW173 = no change zano2008 - SW 211, CW…

So sorry, Anita, for what you're going through. Know that we're all here for you, thinking about you and praying for you and your family. I can certainly relate to what you're thinking about your own parents. Whenever we lose someone close to us, we are painfully reminded that life is not endless. I worry about my folks,…

Good morning... prayerfulmom...I think you ARE sleepy...Today is only Thursday. Isn't it? Or did I lose a day? I'm so confused! I spent yesterday in my pj's. Sat on the couch. Knitted. Burned NO calories worth mentioning. But I'll try to get in a walk today. The post office, maybe. I'm sort of recovering from a shopping…

Enjoy your long-awaited visit, Sheila and April. Good morning, everyone... I'm getting ready to spend the day with my mom, stepfather, and daughter. Daughter wants a new hairdo...I'm trying to "deal" with that, because she has the most beautiful hair... If I had my way, she'd leave it along. Long, thick, beautiful. All…

About schmoozing... My uncle was an engineer, and he also climbed the ladder of success. My Aunt Isla was a real comedienne - always telling jokes or making funny remarks...Anyway, they had to entertain some bigwigs from India, prior to a transfer there. So my Aunt cooked a fabulous meal, everything was looking good, and…

Good day, all... Something I meant to pass on... For any newbies starting out, don't go out and invest a lot of money in new exercise equipment until you check your local thrift stores. I made an amazing discovery... Even though I live in a small town, and we only have two thrift stores, they are virtual treasure troves of…

Good morning... Congrats on the job interviews, LI4G. I'm sure you'll get one of the two you've applied for. Yesterday was a total wash for me. Almost a blur. I was so sick...and that's twice in less than a week! Got to learn my limitations... Anyway, I managed to track my food until suppertime, and then I just gave up. I…

prayerfulmom - sw 277/cw 232.2/gw 164 +1.8 manda - SW 198, GW 135, CW 172 = no change buttonnose - 2 lb loss crazybee- sw 269;gw 175; cw 254.7 lost 1 lb adopt4 - sw 273; cw 230.2; gw 165, down almost a pound cyndeebee - SW 136 GW 115 CW 126.5 down half a pound Wow, adopt4...Scary story! I don't normally say stuff like…

Haven't weighed myself yet, but I had to come and find the new thread... Good morning, everyone. Good luck on the scales today!

When I read your news, Lorann, I was ecstatic! So very, very happy for you... You inspire us here. You're a shining example of how persistence, faith, and dedication pay off. Now get shopping. Buy some gorgeous outfits for yourself. And take pictures!

Anita and Lisa... I really hope they have Thinsations in the U.S. They're made by Christie. They're low cal snacks that kind of substitute for chocolate...or cookie...cravings. They have some in Oreo, but shaped like Malteasers. Different kind of bars. Chocolate covered pretzels. Whichever ones you choose, they're in…

Good morning (almost noon) everybody... I've been lazy this week, about posting (and answering Debbie's letters), but I'll try to smarten up. I was sick, got better, but pushed it...so I'm just trying to get back to normal. Whatever that is. Woohoo! Debbie's got a date! :heart: I had a nice surprise with my water…

Welcome, Kim... If we were speaking in person, I'd want to give you a big, reassuring hug. You've come to the right place. (You can likely already sense that, by the supportive letter that adopt4 wrote.) You sound like me, a few months back, when I realized that my weight wasn't merely "fluctuating." I had to own up to the…

buttonnose...I see you! indianagranny...That's amazing, what you experienced last night. Sounds like both a physical, and emotional, releasing of extra weight you've been carrying. And sometimes, I think, that's actually what happens when we feel burdened, but we're open to hearing God's voice. I think, Lisa, that God…

adopt4...Trust me on this...I can see a huge difference in your size. Pants don't lie, girl. We don't see the change in ourselves so easily, because we "see" ourselves everyday. It's gradual. And I think that fears of going to extremes, after we reach our goals, is normal. Let's face it. We've all had to struggle with our…

I agree 100% - Get to the doctor, and it would help a lot if you showed him your meal plans, exercise programs, etc. But if you check out fine, my suggestion is to try changing one little thing at a time. For example, drop your caloric intake by 100 per day. Or pay strict attention to your sodium intake, carbs, etc. The…

Good morning, everyone... Hope your day gets much better, Anita. Lisa...I, too, want to add my thoughts and prayers. You mean so much to all of us. We're all with you, in spirit. Yesterday was a total wash for me. I got sick on Sunday night, went to bed at midnight, woke at 3:30 a.m., back to bed at 5:30, and spent most of…

Awwww Lulu... What a nice way you have of telling us to get our acts together...:laugh: Welcome, buttonnose... Where did you get that name? Love it! I decided to take a quick nap tonight, woke up...ate a bowl of leftovers... Grrrr.... But I don't think it put me over my maintenance calories. I hope... indianagranny...How…

Okay...I told my cousin, Vicki, to come to this site...and join our team! Vicki... Vicki... Have you found us yet???

Good morning... Better luck today, Debbie...Buffets are the worst things to log. And meat...that puts the sodium way over, so drink lots of water today. So Sheila...Hope you had a wonderful time at your BBQ, but it sounds like you did. It's always so nice to get together with family and friends for celebrations. Anita...I…

Anita...You sound so down. Sending hugs your way... Congrats, Lorann! That's quite an achievement. I just picked up a Slim Gym stationary bike today, at a second-hand store...$8. Three miles so far, and miles to go before I sleep...

Happy Fourth of July to my American friends!