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Hi Michelle. Welcome to MFP. You're going to love it here. I, too, have done Weight Watchers. Even though the food & nutrition instructions are sound, the once-a-week group meetings just didn't provide the needed community support. Here, you can join a group, and forge personal relationships with like-goaled people. They…

Great job! A lot of people really like the iphone app. I'm glad it's working for you, and that you're looking forward to the next 5 days. You will be successful with that attitude. Best of luck to you.

You're welcome.:flowerforyou: I'm not a part of that group (I've been a SAHM most of my life, but I'm old now), but I'm glad the thread has worked out for you. It seems that there's a group for everyone on MFP! P.S. Being a SAHM requires some sacrifices....okay, a lot of sacrifices - but mostly of material things. I have…

Here's a group you should check out: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/73892-sahm-last-week-of-2009?hl=sahm&page=1#posts-1004236

Are you having any thyroid symptoms, signaling a slow thyroid, that may have made your journey so hard, and/or may prevent you from losing the last 30 pounds? It's more common than you think. http://thyroid.about.com/od/symptomsrisks/a/symptomsrisks.htm

You may want to check out the Preggo Platform thread: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/64762-the-preggo-platform?hl=preggo+platform

Here's a group you may want to check out: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/72167-senior-golden-sneakers-club-welcome-dec Here's another: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/72210-women-ages-50-for-december My best to you! Welcome to MFP.

Hi smw, It sounds like you're doing great. Keep up the good work. I don't envy your holiday travel itinerary. That's a lot of driving! I hope you have a nice time, visiting family and/or friends, I assume? See you tomorrow. I bet you'll post a good loss. Susan

Hi Ciara, Welcome!:flowerforyou: I sent you a message, bringing you up to speed. Hope to see you tomorrow for our weekly weigh-in. We're glad you're here! Susan

Please enjoy your holiday gatherings! I am from a family of 10 children (now 20 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren), we're great friends, and we all get together at Labor Day now. There are no more Thanksgiving or Christmas gatherings, and I really miss them. The craziness added an aire of festivity to the holiday…

After watching this movie, my husband wants the cookbook AND the collection of Julia Child videos for Christmas!:laugh:

Verda:flowerforyou: I'm right behind you on the mid-life stuff. Last month I had a 60-day cycle. This month, it's back to 28-days. :ohwell: Nothing like a little period excitement to keep me on my toes. Thank god it's lighter now, and my PMDD is MUCH better now that my thyroid is under control. I still have a FOOD day,…

What a poo poo day! Sorry about the caddy co-workers (I hate that so much) and the unexpected bill - not good at this time of year. Fantastic job skipping the buffet! Try and take it easy on the popcorn (my weakness) at the movie. I wouldn't be able to lose the salt by weigh in tomorrow - I may be PMS too. I hear women…

Hi Jessica! I'm glad you found our thread. You can wait until Jan 5th to join, if you'd like, or you can jump right in tomorrow for our Tuesday weigh in. For that, just post your current weight and the weight you'd like to be on Jan 5th. It's as easy as that. We have some daily challenges, too, just read back in the posts…

Congratulations on the grades!! Now, it's time to relax and enjoy your break. See you tomorrow at weigh-in, then have a great time in Phoenix!

ak, thanks for checking in. I hope your shoulder is doing much better! Is everything healing well?

Ah shucks, thanks, essence! :blushing: I'm having a blast doing this - and my husband is being so patient with my obsession. Thanks to YOU for the great challenge suggestion for today. It's perfect, and I think that it should become our permanent Monday challenge. ************************* Rose :heart: please let us know…

My pleasure, Verda.:blushing: I'll try to post it even earlier next Sunday for our early east coasters! :flowerforyou: Rose, I'm glad to hear that your son is okay. Was it anything that will affect him into the future? That's so scary! Two days at the hospital is so tiring between the emotion/stress, the terrible food, and…

:flowerforyou: I am definitely going to make all of the posted recipes so far. Thanks!:flowerforyou: Here's a zesty soup that goes together very fast. If you like Thai food, you'll love this (cut back on peppers if you like it mild). CHICKEN-PEANUT SOUP McMennamin's Blue Moon Tavern 2/3 cup sweet yellow onion, diced 1-1/2…

Thanks for everyone's suggestions!

((((((((((((((((((((((Debra)))))))))))))))))))) Hugs to you! Thanks for sharing. I wish you only the best.

Niky, Years ago, we sent our neighbors some cookies and candies one year at Christmas. In return, we received the most fantastic plate of pancit, egg rolls, vanilla cookies, and a type of pudding (they were Filipino). YUM!! Needless to say, we made our gift to them a regular event, because we loved receiving their gift! I…

Verda, Me, too! Tomorrow will be okay, but Sunday is our family Christmas Cookie Bake day. We will be baking at least 9 types of cookies. No doubt, I will have to sample each variety. TGFG....thank god for the gym! Now, I have to make sure that I get there daily! And food for the day, that is usually REUBEN sandwiches (and…

bluenote.....whoops. I forgot the veggie challenge. I flunked!!!!! Glad to hear I'm not the only mushy one!:laugh: The first place I lose is my wrists, ankles, and my ribs & boobs. Showing that God is definitely not female. When my waist looks smaller, then my hips look even bigger! Some of my fat is so secure in its…

Markei, You ate when you wanted to, you were accountable for it, and then you recovered. I'm so proud of you! This journey isn't about a big guilt trip. It's about making choices, enjoying our choices, and then getting back on track ASAP. That empowerment gives me chills!!!!!

Jakstamp, Thanks!! Great job at the office party. You've been able to maintain your weigh-in weight. That's great! I hope that carries over throughout the weekend. My week had mixed results. After my 'Just say NO day', I just said YES YES YES the next day.:sad: Yes, to the caramels & salty snacks that I said no to the day…

Cryslynn, you're a sweetheart! Thanks for the nice note. I have a Glycemic Index (GI) book that has helped me a lot in avoiding extra sugars. The premise is, that our bodies assimilate various sugars differently. You may want to check it out at the library. I agree that instant cereals have much more sugar in them than the…

Sorry, no. It's here to stay. My weight gain in one word: Thyroid. I was never overweight as a child. Lost all my p.g. weight after birthing each of my 4 daughters. But started gaining in my mid-30s. Would need to be on 600-800 calories to lose - then regained because that was starvation. 40 pounds later, I got help. Now…

and also wonders if Tom Cruise has the same secrets as Tiger......

Okay, I'm going to attempt personals. Please forgive me if I miss anyone that has posted since Tuesday! jakstamp :flowerforyou: Super results last week. McDonald's happens. Way to bounce back so fast. How did the staff party go? ebh :flowerforyou: Super weigh in! You're proof that getting back on track quickly, pays off…