300+ Support Group-Peach Blossoms-The month of Of MARCH

debkeversole · 02-29-2008, 01:52 PM

300+ Support Group-The month of Of MARCH
WELCOME!WELCOME!WELCOME

We are a group of Men and Women, most of whom weigh or have weighed over 300 pounds at some point. We post here to give or to get support, share our daily struggles and victories. Everyone is WELCOME! We encourage all you LURKERS to come on in and post!!!
WELCOME!

debkeversole · 02-29-2008, 01:54 PM

March 1 is . . . . . National Pig Day and Peanut Butter Lover's Day

March 2 is . . . . . Old Stuff Day

March 3 is . . . . . I Want You To Be Happy Day, Peach Blossom Day and National Anthem Day More Information on National Anthem Day

March 4 is . . . . . Holy Experiment Day

March 5 is . . . . . Multiple Personalities Day

March 6 is . . . . . National Frozen Food Day

March 7 is . . . . . National Crown Roast Of Pork Day

March 8 is . . . . . Be Nasty Day

March 9 is . . . . . Panic Day

March 10 is . . . . Festival Of Life In The Cracks Day

March 11 is . . . . Johnny Appleseed Day and Worship of Tools Day

March 12 is . . . . Alfred Hitchcock Day

March 13 is . . . . Jewel Day

March 14 is . . . . National Potato Chip Day

March 15 is . . . . Buzzard's Day and Everything You Think Is Wrong Day

March 16 is . . . . Everything You Do Is Right Day

March 17 is . . . . Submarine Day

March 18 is . . . . Supreme Sacrifice Day

March 19 is . . . . Poultry Day

March 20 is . . . . Proposal Day and Festival Of Extraterrestrial Abductions Day

March 21 is . . . . Fragrance Day

March 22 is . . . . National Goof-off Day

March 23 is . . . . National Organize Your Home Office Day and National Chip and Dip Day

March 24 is . . . . National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day

March 25 is . . . . Pecan Day and Waffle Day

March 26 is . . . . Make Up Your Own Holiday Day and Spinach Festival Day

March 27 is . . . . National "Joe" Day
March 28 is . . . . Something On A Stick Day

March 29 is . . . . Festival Of Smoke and Mirrors Day

March 30 is . . . . I Am In Control Day

March 31 is . . . . Bunsen Burner Day and National Clams On The Half Shell Day

pescacat · 03-01-2008, 04:25 AM

Hi everyone-just checking in! Thanks for the fun post about march, Deb!

--Laura

ValerieisGoing4it · 03-01-2008, 05:31 AM

Happy Saturday, all! I wanted to post my results for February. I lost 8 lbs total. Not 19 by any means but I'm happy with it. And I lost 9 1/2 inches total this month. So I'm excited.

I hope everyone has a great lc day!!

debkeversole · 03-01-2008, 06:53 AM

yea! some of you guys found the new thread already! i meant to be up earlier to post the link ...once again lazy daisy won out!

LAURA! i am so glad you are home safe! forgive me your box is still not made it to the post office but i will get it sent out Monday

great job ValerieisGoing4it! KUTGW!

i think i got a little visit from the whoosh fairy! i weighed at Curves yesterday! 333 still above my starting weight at Curves but down 5 from 338....I'll take it!

i got this in my email yesterday

CHOCOLATE SINGS

I'm tasting all that's possible.
I try to eat the food I need, and do the things I should.
But life's so short, my friend, I hate missing out on something good.
This year I realized how old I was.I haven't been this old before! So, before I die, I've got to try those things that for years I had ignored.

I haven't smelled all the flowers yet.
There are too many books I haven't read. There's more fudge sundaes to wolf down and kites to be flown overhead.
There are many malls I haven't shopped.
I've not laughed at all the jokes.
I've missed a lot of Broadway hits and potato chips and cokes.

I want to wade again in water and feel ocean spray on my face.
I want to sit in a country church once more and thank God for His grace.
I want peanut butter every day spread on my morning toast.
I want un-timed long distance calls to the folks I love the most.
I haven't cried at all the movies yet, or walked in the morning rain.
I need to feel wind in my hair. I want to fall in love again.
So, if I choose to have dessert, instead of having dinner,
then should I die before night fall,
I'd say I died a winner,
because I missed out on nothing. I filled my heart's desire.
I had that final chocolate mousse before my life expired.

This is my gift to you -

Be mindful that happiness isn't based on possessions, power, or prestige, but on relationships with people we love and respect.
Remember that while money talks, CHOCOLATE SINGS ! Fall in love again! Add some more whipped cream!!!!!!!!

debkeversole · 03-01-2008, 07:06 AM

an Irish blessing
May joy and peace surround you,
Contentment latch your door,
And happiness be with you now
And bless you evermore.

Hot Tamale · 03-01-2008, 07:21 AM

Hi Everyone. Well, Wooshie, the fairy I guess kinda visited. In the midst of TOM - with no cheating - I went all the way up to 307 (glad no one was around, cause I said some awful rude things to the scale that morning...). This morning I was 303.6. While this is not twoterville, I am at least moving down. I was careful this morning to not have a lot of bacon or sausage (1 little link sausage, and maybe 3 strips bacon...it shrank up to NOTHING!), and instead stuck to eggs and fried mushrooms. I'm watching salt and portions and trying to drink more water. I REALLY want to get under 300 ASAP!!!! AND STAY THERE!!!!!!!!!! This afternoon I'm taking the kids to a party someone from work is having. Wish me luck that they will behave!!!!!!! Off now to clean my closet - what a WRECK! BBL!

realityjunkee · 03-01-2008, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hot Tamale

Hi Everyone. Well, Wooshie, the fairy I guess kinda visited. In the midst of TOM - with no cheating - I went all the way up to 307 (glad no one was around, cause I said some awful rude things to the scale that morning...). This morning I was 303.6. While this is not twoterville, I am at least moving down. I was careful this morning to not have a lot of bacon or sausage (1 little link sausage, and maybe 3 strips bacon...it shrank up to NOTHING!), and instead stuck to eggs and fried mushrooms. I'm watching salt and portions and trying to drink more water. I REALLY want to get under 300 ASAP!!!! AND STAY THERE!!!!!!!!!! This afternoon I'm taking the kids to a party someone from work is having. Wish me luck that they will behave!!!!!!! Off now to clean my closet - what a WRECK! BBL!

I think it will happen this week Cris! Just stay strong and no going off course!

desdemona · 03-01-2008, 08:31 AM

g'morning

Zer · 03-01-2008, 08:33 AM

Might be money in your pocket, even if you don't NEED to file an income report for 2007. Filing may profit you, this year. Rebate! Check it out at http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/be...l#post10007677 to see if this applies to you and your family.

Zer · 03-01-2008, 08:48 AM

Even before I glance at my food diary, I know that salt is part of my gain in weight this morning. And I see a few carby mouthfuls that may play a part too.

But I weighed and recorded the data as useful info, just as I balance financial records - without laying blame/shame on me. Just as I owe more when I spend lavishly, I have to pay the piper for each too-carby bite that I made a part of my eating plan. It's no mystery. What a change, for me, in philosophy and in handling weight data. My datebook looks pretty gaudy with BIG RED WEIGHTS showing up along with other pertinent data in my life. I'm so grateful for this rational approach to identifying actual weight and to embracing my scale as a vital tool for a reality check at least weekly as I refine my menu choices. With my data appearing in my signature and my goals clearly stated there also, it is less and less likely that I shall be able to munch mindlessly as if what I eat has nothing to do with the difficulty in moving, in walking, in sitting or standing.

For me, this is a HUGE blessing. Now, got to use these tools more wisely!

debkeversole · 03-01-2008, 09:24 AM

Goal #1 for March, 2008

Let's have some fun! With spring just around the corner, our thoughts go to outside, fresh air, bright yellows, pinks, and baby blues, and getting out of the house again! Our first goal for the month of March is to "DO a new DO for Spring!" How many times have you said, "I wish I had the time to.....", "It's been years since I have.....", or "I've always wanted to....."? This month, you get to be creative, you get to dream, you get to DO something new for you for Spring! The catch is, it can't cost a dime..

let's see i have things to sew(purse for a friend of DS12, comfy's i really need to make for the shelter,just plain mending and taking up hems) , embroidery kits, paint for projects of someday....corn hole games to paint and sew the bags...organizing100's of books that are stored at my Mommie's......... which should i DO first of these things i have laying around and that won't cost me any money to complete.......any suggestions?????

Zer · 03-01-2008, 09:40 AM

Stitching always lifts my spirits. Maybe save some mending or stitching for an evening boost to spirits - as well as a way to pass the time while hands are busy and family is hanging out, watching tv or just catching up on family news.

Need2LoseNow · 03-01-2008, 10:25 AM

just checkin in!

MissMinda · 03-01-2008, 11:04 AM

Hi there! I'd like to join the group. The last time I touched a scale I was 336 pounds. I'm going to attempt to step on a scale today and see if I'm within a measurable range (not off the scale). I just joined the site a few days ago, but I'm so impressed with the support and camaraderie I see here!

Need2LoseNow · 03-01-2008, 11:07 AM

welcome aboard miss min!!

hippiegirl · 03-01-2008, 11:16 AM

MissMinda! Happy to have you!

Zer · 03-01-2008, 11:43 AM

Just made it back from an early lunch (finished off that tunafish salad, at last!) and managed to get away with only what I planned to eat - leftover salad and that vintage tunafish from last Friday. Not this Friday (yesterday). Aghhh! I'm thinking I'll not be opening any tunafish for at least a week now. Sardines and salmon for this week. Eggs, too. I'm aiming to make a serious dent in weight, now that I have my talking scale to give me solid data. No more guessing!

Couldn't have reached this point without inspiration from y'all. That's for sure!

Hot Tamale · 03-01-2008, 11:43 AM

Hi MissMinda! I am in the Ft Myers area. Are we nieghbors??

gettinserious · 03-01-2008, 12:27 PM

Hello! New month, new friends! I could feel it in the air.

MissMinda-

Need2LoseNow · 03-01-2008, 12:32 PM

so, my off plan weekend is going pretty well...havent gained much at all...im having indian for dinner tonight and then its back on plan tomorrow. im so surprised with myself...usually i just get stupid! lol....but my choices havent been terribly bad at all!

Bandy1 · 03-01-2008, 12:35 PM

Hey yall. Just checking in. I'm not completely back on plan yet, but I'm being more careful.

HT, sorry about your mom's anniversary. My mom passed away in Feb. of 1970, and it's still hard. I have read that if a parent remarries soon after a spouse passes, it usually means they had a good marriage. They miss having someone special in their lives. I hope that makes sense to you. I think the alternative of your father growing older alone would be more to worry about. When my dad remarried, it stung. After awhile, I understood. He was also raising 3 kids by himself, which was pretty rare back then for a dad to do.

I hope you have a lot of fond memories of your mom. No one can replace them. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

eaglesmate · 03-01-2008, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ValerieisGoing4it

Happy Saturday, all! I wanted to post my results for February. I lost 8 lbs total. Not 19 by any means but I'm happy with it. And I lost 9 1/2 inches total this month. So I'm excited.

I hope everyone has a great lc day!!

grats valerie your doing great!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hot Tamale

Hi Everyone. Well, Wooshie, the fairy I guess kinda visited. In the midst of TOM - with no cheating - I went all the way up to 307 (glad no one was around, cause I said some awful rude things to the scale that morning...). This morning I was 303.6. While this is not twoterville, I am at least moving down. I was careful this morning to not have a lot of bacon or sausage (1 little link sausage, and maybe 3 strips bacon...it shrank up to NOTHING!), and instead stuck to eggs and fried mushrooms. I'm watching salt and portions and trying to drink more water. I REALLY want to get under 300 ASAP!!!! AND STAY THERE!!!!!!!!!! This afternoon I'm taking the kids to a party someone from work is having. Wish me luck that they will behave!!!!!!! Off now to clean my closet - what a WRECK! BBL!

glad the whooshie fairy showed up!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MissMinda

Hi there! I'd like to join the group. The last time I touched a scale I was 336 pounds. I'm going to attempt to step on a scale today and see if I'm within a measurable range (not off the scale). I just joined the site a few days ago, but I'm so impressed with the support and camaraderie I see here!

hi missminda! I welcomed you on your intro thread and I'm SO happy to see you here!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Need2LoseNow

so, my off plan weekend is going pretty well...havent gained much at all...im having indian for dinner tonight and then its back on plan tomorrow. im so surprised with myself...usually i just get stupid! lol....but my choices havent been terribly bad at all!

have a great weekend need2lose and then get yourself right back on track!!!

Its a crazy day at work today, Im on plan but a little hungry, didnt bring enough for lunch I think as I was running out the door. I am trying to avoid the bars but have 1 left in my desk drawer Its calling my name! Have a great day! will check in with you all later this weekend.

debkeversole · 03-01-2008, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MissMinda

Hi there! I'd like to join the group. The last time I touched a scale I was 336 pounds. I'm going to attempt to step on a scale today and see if I'm within a measurable range (not off the scale). I just joined the site a few days ago, but I'm so impressed with the support and camaraderie I see here!

02-29-2008, 01:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
debkeversole Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: southern ky Posts: 5,497 Gallery: debkeversole Stats: 370/333/199 WOE: curves challenge Start Date: jan 2006	300+ Support Group-Peach Blossoms-The month of Of MARCH 300+ Support Group-The month of Of MARCH WELCOME!WELCOME!WELCOME We are a group of Men and Women, most of whom weigh or have weighed over 300 pounds at some point. We post here to give or to get support, share our daily struggles and victories. Everyone is WELCOME! We encourage all you LURKERS to come on in and post!!! WELCOME!

02-29-2008, 01:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
debkeversole Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: southern ky Posts: 5,497 Gallery: debkeversole Stats: 370/333/199 WOE: curves challenge Start Date: jan 2006	Bizarre March Holidays March 1 is . . . . . National Pig Day and Peanut Butter Lover's Day March 2 is . . . . . Old Stuff Day March 3 is . . . . . I Want You To Be Happy Day, Peach Blossom Day and National Anthem Day More Information on National Anthem Day March 4 is . . . . . Holy Experiment Day March 5 is . . . . . Multiple Personalities Day March 6 is . . . . . National Frozen Food Day March 7 is . . . . . National Crown Roast Of Pork Day March 8 is . . . . . Be Nasty Day March 9 is . . . . . Panic Day March 10 is . . . . Festival Of Life In The Cracks Day March 11 is . . . . Johnny Appleseed Day and Worship of Tools Day March 12 is . . . . Alfred Hitchcock Day March 13 is . . . . Jewel Day March 14 is . . . . National Potato Chip Day March 15 is . . . . Buzzard's Day and Everything You Think Is Wrong Day March 16 is . . . . Everything You Do Is Right Day March 17 is . . . . Submarine Day March 18 is . . . . Supreme Sacrifice Day March 19 is . . . . Poultry Day March 20 is . . . . Proposal Day and Festival Of Extraterrestrial Abductions Day March 21 is . . . . Fragrance Day March 22 is . . . . National Goof-off Day March 23 is . . . . National Organize Your Home Office Day and National Chip and Dip Day March 24 is . . . . National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day March 25 is . . . . Pecan Day and Waffle Day March 26 is . . . . Make Up Your Own Holiday Day and Spinach Festival Day March 27 is . . . . National "Joe" Day March 28 is . . . . Something On A Stick Day March 29 is . . . . Festival Of Smoke and Mirrors Day March 30 is . . . . I Am In Control Day March 31 is . . . . Bunsen Burner Day and National Clams On The Half Shell Day __________________ you've gone where I will someday follow, But for now you are out of sight, Your years with me were just time borrowed, Before you returned to Heaven's light. One day I'll see your pawprints glowing,Sparkling in the morning dew,Guiding me at my time of going, Leading me sunwards, back to you. from a poem by S.L. Smith $$Penny Pinchers Club$$ $75.89 $ Emergency fund- 683/1000 $ 338....333..331..329..327

03-01-2008, 07:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
Hot Tamale Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,062 Gallery: Hot Tamale Stats: 375/296.7/175 WOE: LowCarb Start Date: 1/1/2007	Hi Everyone. Well, Wooshie, the fairy I guess kinda visited. In the midst of TOM - with no cheating - I went all the way up to 307 (glad no one was around, cause I said some awful rude things to the scale that morning...). This morning I was 303.6. While this is not twoterville, I am at least moving down. I was careful this morning to not have a lot of bacon or sausage (1 little link sausage, and maybe 3 strips bacon...it shrank up to NOTHING!), and instead stuck to eggs and fried mushrooms. I'm watching salt and portions and trying to drink more water. I REALLY want to get under 300 ASAP!!!! AND STAY THERE!!!!!!!!!! This afternoon I'm taking the kids to a party someone from work is having. Wish me luck that they will behave!!!!!!! Off now to clean my closet - what a WRECK! BBL! __________________ If it was easy everybody would be doing it." --Me! “All that we are is the result of what we have thought...What we think we become.” Buddha "Things do not change, we do." -Thoreau "If you have time to plan a cheat then plan how NOT to cheat!" --Me! Summer Hottie Challenge 297/296/275 (-1) August 21st (my b-day): 259 or less!!!

03-01-2008, 08:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
Zer MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SoCal (Orange County) Posts: 2,370 Blog Entries: 40 Gallery: Zer Stats: 5'10"; 64; 508.7/402.4/199 WOE: Atkins+ALGittleman Start Date: 432.4(2/8); 426.2(3/8); 413.2(4/8) 402.4(5/8)	Tax rebate in 2008? Check it out! Might be money in your pocket, even if you don't NEED to file an income report for 2007. Filing may profit you, this year. Rebate! Check it out at http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/be...l#post10007677 to see if this applies to you and your family.

03-01-2008, 08:48 AM	#11 (permalink)
Zer MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SoCal (Orange County) Posts: 2,370 Blog Entries: 40 Gallery: Zer Stats: 5'10"; 64; 508.7/402.4/199 WOE: Atkins+ALGittleman Start Date: 432.4(2/8); 426.2(3/8); 413.2(4/8) 402.4(5/8)	Up a pound since Wed's weigh-in. No mystery why. Even before I glance at my food diary, I know that salt is part of my gain in weight this morning. And I see a few carby mouthfuls that may play a part too. But I weighed and recorded the data as useful info, just as I balance financial records - without laying blame/shame on me. Just as I owe more when I spend lavishly, I have to pay the piper for each too-carby bite that I made a part of my eating plan. It's no mystery. What a change, for me, in philosophy and in handling weight data. My datebook looks pretty gaudy with BIG RED WEIGHTS showing up along with other pertinent data in my life. I'm so grateful for this rational approach to identifying actual weight and to embracing my scale as a vital tool for a reality check at least weekly as I refine my menu choices. With my data appearing in my signature and my goals clearly stated there also, it is less and less likely that I shall be able to munch mindlessly as if what I eat has nothing to do with the difficulty in moving, in walking, in sitting or standing. For me, this is a HUGE blessing. Now, got to use these tools more wisely! __________________ Feb: -5# 432.4#(2/8) 426.8(2/13), 429.6(2/16), 432.2(2/23), 426.8(2/27) March: -13# 427.6(3/1) 426.2(3/8) 426.0(3/15) 418.2(3/22) 416.2(3/29) April: -5.8# 414.6(4/1) 418.6(4/5) 413.2(4/8) 414(4/12) 409.8(4/19) 409.6(4/26) 409.2(4/29) May: 408.8(5/1) 407.6(5/5) 404.6(5/7) 402.4(5/8) Interim goals: 432.4 430 420 410 399 390 380 370 360 350 340 330 320 310 299(2/5/09) 290 280 270 260 250 240 230 220 210 199 5'10"; 64yrs; Your feedback is welcome at my blog Tango, anyone?

03-01-2008, 04:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
pescacat MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 1,007 Gallery: pescacat Stats: 351.1/289.2/170 WOE: Atkins/Portion control/Exercise Start Date: 12/31/07	Hi everyone-just checking in! Thanks for the fun post about march, Deb! --Laura

03-01-2008, 05:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
ValerieisGoing4it Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 95 Gallery: ValerieisGoing4it Stats: 336/288/149 Start Date: January 1, 2008	Happy Saturday, all! I wanted to post my results for February. I lost 8 lbs total. Not 19 by any means but I'm happy with it. And I lost 9 1/2 inches total this month. So I'm excited. I hope everyone has a great lc day!!

03-01-2008, 06:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
debkeversole Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: southern ky Posts: 5,497 Gallery: debkeversole Stats: 370/333/199 WOE: curves challenge Start Date: jan 2006	yea! some of you guys found the new thread already! i meant to be up earlier to post the link ...once again lazy daisy won out! LAURA! i am so glad you are home safe! forgive me your box is still not made it to the post office but i will get it sent out Monday great job ValerieisGoing4it! KUTGW! i think i got a little visit from the whoosh fairy! i weighed at Curves yesterday! 333 still above my starting weight at Curves but down 5 from 338....I'll take it! i got this in my email yesterday CHOCOLATE SINGS I'm tasting all that's possible. I try to eat the food I need, and do the things I should. But life's so short, my friend, I hate missing out on something good. This year I realized how old I was.I haven't been this old before! So, before I die, I've got to try those things that for years I had ignored. I haven't smelled all the flowers yet. There are too many books I haven't read. There's more fudge sundaes to wolf down and kites to be flown overhead. There are many malls I haven't shopped. I've not laughed at all the jokes. I've missed a lot of Broadway hits and potato chips and cokes. I want to wade again in water and feel ocean spray on my face. I want to sit in a country church once more and thank God for His grace. I want peanut butter every day spread on my morning toast. I want un-timed long distance calls to the folks I love the most. I haven't cried at all the movies yet, or walked in the morning rain. I need to feel wind in my hair. I want to fall in love again. So, if I choose to have dessert, instead of having dinner, then should I die before night fall, I'd say I died a winner, because I missed out on nothing. I filled my heart's desire. I had that final chocolate mousse before my life expired. This is my gift to you - Be mindful that happiness isn't based on possessions, power, or prestige, but on relationships with people we love and respect. Remember that while money talks, CHOCOLATE SINGS ! Fall in love again! Add some more whipped cream!!!!!!!!

03-01-2008, 07:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
debkeversole Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: southern ky Posts: 5,497 Gallery: debkeversole Stats: 370/333/199 WOE: curves challenge Start Date: jan 2006	an Irish blessing May joy and peace surround you, Contentment latch your door, And happiness be with you now And bless you evermore.

03-01-2008, 08:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
desdemona Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 3,328 Gallery: desdemona Stats: 387/190.2/174 WOE: most like stage 2 atkins (I eat some fruit) Start Date: April 3, 2007	g'morning

03-01-2008, 09:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
debkeversole Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: southern ky Posts: 5,497 Gallery: debkeversole Stats: 370/333/199 WOE: curves challenge Start Date: jan 2006	from Cindy's Porch Goal #1 for March, 2008 Let's have some fun! With spring just around the corner, our thoughts go to outside, fresh air, bright yellows, pinks, and baby blues, and getting out of the house again! Our first goal for the month of March is to "DO a new DO for Spring!" How many times have you said, "I wish I had the time to.....", "It's been years since I have.....", or "I've always wanted to....."? This month, you get to be creative, you get to dream, you get to DO something new for you for Spring! The catch is, it can't cost a dime.. let's see i have things to sew(purse for a friend of DS12, comfy's i really need to make for the shelter,just plain mending and taking up hems) , embroidery kits, paint for projects of someday....corn hole games to paint and sew the bags...organizing100's of books that are stored at my Mommie's......... which should i DO first of these things i have laying around and that won't cost me any money to complete.......any suggestions?????

03-01-2008, 09:40 AM	#13 (permalink)
Zer MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SoCal (Orange County) Posts: 2,370 Blog Entries: 40 Gallery: Zer Stats: 5'10"; 64; 508.7/402.4/199 WOE: Atkins+ALGittleman Start Date: 432.4(2/8); 426.2(3/8); 413.2(4/8) 402.4(5/8)	Stitching - even just mending - lifts my spirits, rejoices me! Stitching always lifts my spirits. Maybe save some mending or stitching for an evening boost to spirits - as well as a way to pass the time while hands are busy and family is hanging out, watching tv or just catching up on family news.

03-01-2008, 10:25 AM	#14 (permalink)
Need2LoseNow Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 535 Gallery: Need2LoseNow Stats: 425/392/200 WOE: low carb Start Date: today	just checkin in!

03-01-2008, 11:04 AM	#15 (permalink)
MissMinda Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 163 Gallery: MissMinda Stats: Size: 28/26/10 Ht: 5'9" WT:300+/283/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: February 18, 2008	Hi there! I'd like to join the group. The last time I touched a scale I was 336 pounds. I'm going to attempt to step on a scale today and see if I'm within a measurable range (not off the scale). I just joined the site a few days ago, but I'm so impressed with the support and camaraderie I see here!

03-01-2008, 11:07 AM	#16 (permalink)
Need2LoseNow Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 535 Gallery: Need2LoseNow Stats: 425/392/200 WOE: low carb Start Date: today	welcome aboard miss min!!

03-01-2008, 11:16 AM	#17 (permalink)
hippiegirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Idaho (but originally from Northern California) Posts: 2,832 Gallery: hippiegirl Stats: 325/270/175, 5'11" WOE: Atkins, unlimited lc veggies - yum!	MissMinda! Happy to have you!

03-01-2008, 11:43 AM	#18 (permalink)
Zer MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SoCal (Orange County) Posts: 2,370 Blog Entries: 40 Gallery: Zer Stats: 5'10"; 64; 508.7/402.4/199 WOE: Atkins+ALGittleman Start Date: 432.4(2/8); 426.2(3/8); 413.2(4/8) 402.4(5/8)	Thank you, all of you, for support...it's paying off! Just made it back from an early lunch (finished off that tunafish salad, at last!) and managed to get away with only what I planned to eat - leftover salad and that vintage tunafish from last Friday. Not this Friday (yesterday). Aghhh! I'm thinking I'll not be opening any tunafish for at least a week now. Sardines and salmon for this week. Eggs, too. I'm aiming to make a serious dent in weight, now that I have my talking scale to give me solid data. No more guessing! Couldn't have reached this point without inspiration from y'all. That's for sure!

03-01-2008, 11:43 AM	#19 (permalink)
Hot Tamale Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,062 Gallery: Hot Tamale Stats: 375/296.7/175 WOE: LowCarb Start Date: 1/1/2007	Hi MissMinda! I am in the Ft Myers area. Are we nieghbors??

03-01-2008, 12:27 PM	#20 (permalink)
gettinserious Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Crossroads of America :D Posts: 6,797 Gallery: gettinserious Stats: 366.2/335/170-150 WOE: lowcarb foods Start Date: argh	Hello! New month, new friends! I could feel it in the air. MissMinda-

03-01-2008, 12:32 PM	#21 (permalink)
Need2LoseNow Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 535 Gallery: Need2LoseNow Stats: 425/392/200 WOE: low carb Start Date: today	so, my off plan weekend is going pretty well...havent gained much at all...im having indian for dinner tonight and then its back on plan tomorrow. im so surprised with myself...usually i just get stupid! lol....but my choices havent been terribly bad at all!

03-01-2008, 12:35 PM	#22 (permalink)
Bandy1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 649 Gallery: Bandy1 Stats: 352 Highest and one I never want to see again! WOE: Atkins 2002 Start Date: Every day	Hey yall. Just checking in. I'm not completely back on plan yet, but I'm being more careful. HT, sorry about your mom's anniversary. My mom passed away in Feb. of 1970, and it's still hard. I have read that if a parent remarries soon after a spouse passes, it usually means they had a good marriage. They miss having someone special in their lives. I hope that makes sense to you. I think the alternative of your father growing older alone would be more to worry about. When my dad remarried, it stung. After awhile, I understood. He was also raising 3 kids by himself, which was pretty rare back then for a dad to do. I hope you have a lot of fond memories of your mom. No one can replace them. You are in my thoughts and prayers. __________________ ~Brenda~ Myspace Goal: 50 lbs off by July 16th. 316 315 314 313 312 311 310 309 308 307 306 305 304 303 302 301 300 299 298 297 296 295 294 293 292 291 290 289 288 287 286 287 286 285 284 283 282 281 280 279 278 277 276 275 274 273 272 271 270 269 268 267 266!!!