Queen Newbies 11/08 - 11/14

[momscows]

We keep seeing everyone on here needing a pen pal and some support, well we're here to help. The worst thing is for a newbie to post and not get a response so were beating you all to the punch. If you want someone to stay on your back and make sure you're following the program, we can help you with that. We have a group of people who keep us in line and we do the same for them. If you need some support or someone to talk to this is the place for you. We want to make sure that anyone who really wants to lose weight gets the help they need. Leave your mark here and we will do what ever we can to help you. Also if you want to email any of us, here is a list of our addresses.

mzfpg - mzfpg@yahoo.com

momscows - tarmc@hopper.net

Sonnya ( good2bqueen's other addy) - queensonnya@yahoo.com

Cqueen - cqueen@egyptian.net

[momscows]

Machon has been busy and I slept most of the day then went Christmas shopping. I put the girls some stuff on layway and bought the little one some clothes that were marked down and you can not put those in layway. So I had to go ahead and pay for them. But got some really good deals. To let you all know. My client is holding his own. There was times last night that he really had me scared that he was dying. But I just sat there holding his hand and talking to him. I don't know what I will do if I lose him. He is my love bug and I have had him since the first day he came to visit.

Listen I need everyone to post you email I am trying toset us up a yahoo group and everyone will have to sign up for it. It will be a place that we can post all of our stats and pictures in.

Also so that I can send you all new pictures. I promised Machon to buy me some film this week end and get my picture made (even though I hate it) One of them turned out pretty good. Only trouble is my daughter pepto pink walls. But she picked them, you all have to see.

Well I am gonna go for now. Talk to you all soon
Love yall
Teresa

[momscows]

our new yahoo group is at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/queennewbies


everyone go there and sugn up

Teresa

[Good2bQueen]

Hello....my fellow Queenies!!! I've really missed you all!...
OH>>>yeah...my family too!! heehee..

For those of you who didn't know...I left Thursday for a Women's Retreat with my church!! IT WAS WONDERFUL...

The weekend's theme was "Great Expectations"...
There is this song by Steven Curtis Chapman...called Great Expectations...
In the Chorus is says:
BELIEVE THE UNBELIEVABLE
RECEIVE THE INCONCEIVABLE
SEE BEYOND YOUR WILD IMAGINATION!

Is that AWESOME or what!!!????? It touched my heart in many areas of my life...one of them being my weight loss!!! I choose to BELIEVE, RECEIVE AND SEE!!!! Believe that I can DO this!! Receive the reward of being faithful to the WOL! and Best of ALL....SEE myself at my goal weight, SEE myself healthy!!, SEE myself SHOPPING in the SMALL>>> size department!!! can I hear an AMEN~!....and a YIPPY SKIPPY!!!!

The Lord really healed a lot of past hurts....and really gave me a GOOD kick in the Butt!!!.....To press on...to where He wants me!!! Yes, it's true...the GOOD LORD...does give us a kick (IN LOVE) when we need it!!! Well, in the Bible it's called correction! LOL

I did miss you all very much!!!

I'm a little sleepy....so I'm going to go and I DO plan on meeting you all...for the TYPING PARTY!!! can't wait!!!!

Love ya all....
Nite ..

[mytie123]

Hello ladies I am back.

[cqueen]

Terry and Sonnya.........

Sonnya....sounds like everything went wonderful for you....That's great.

Teresa.....I put stuff in layaway for Christmas usually the middle of Sept. That is about the only way I can afford things for the kids.

Ok ladies......I am going to start applying for part time jobs.....I haven't had an interview for a job in 10 years. I haven't filled out an application in that long or had my resume done.......I am 37 and I am nervous about doing this......There is a clothing store that I would love to work at and I went into the store and walked around for a while working up the nerve to ask for an application. I have it filled out, I just have to take it back. Wish me luck.

[Lizett]

OK well i can do the typing party...what time is it in Eastern time?
if its at 8 EST i can do it... I'll have to download Yahoo tho'

Let me know ok?
anyways i think ive lost soem weight my size 18's are getting pretty big and i had some of my expensive pants hemed etc...only 4 bucks....can u believe it..some lady does this sewing stuff at her house.

anyways im at work and im on MSN if anyone wants to e mail me or talk

im really bored

Im glad everyone is back i missed you all
Love ya

[cutevic]

Hello Queens

Teresa- I love our group. Thank you for taking the time to do this for us. It is truly FANTASTIC !!!

Sonnya,Terry- I'm glad you're both back. Sonnya, sounds like the retreat was very uplifting and enlightening. I haven't been to a retreat like that in years...and when you come home you feel so relaxed with an inner peace. Please spread so my way. Machon has already given me some of her happiness All I have to offer to all the Queens is my knowledge about this woe/wol...however limited it may be and all the support and motivation that anyone may need.

Sticking to plan,drinking my water...and get this...actually doing a little more exercise Before you know it I'll be up there with Machon...yeah,right...who am I kidding !

I'll talk to you all later

Vicki

[mzfpg]

I am so sorry I've been MIA. I have so much stuff that I'm trying to get together. We are having evaluations that I have to complete for work. It is the beginning of our holiday season and I have a meeting weds. Heck not to mention that the date is this coming Sunday.

Teresa- thank you so much for starting the page and for starting the site. I will go check it out and sign up today. By the way you are looking pretty good.

Hey if you all havent seen the new pics of Teresa SHE LOOKS AMAZING!!!!!. She's being all modest but let me tell you the woman is looking like a hottie. Lizett you better get us some pics so you can hold on to your crown.

Sonnya welcome back Mrs. Lady. You know we missed you. With me and you gone the posting has been kinda sad looking. You know you keep the party going.

Also I want to thank everyone for the kind words on the last post. I have to tell you all again you are what keep me going. I would have quit a long time ago, but I cant afford any kicks in the butt. Plus I have to be thin for our little vacation next year.

Terri- welcome back. How did it go with your granddaughter. I hope all was well. I'm sure your tired so you better get some rest. Make sure you feel the queens in.

Ok just wanted to let you all know I almost stepped on the scale, OMG. I usually weigh in on Saturday and also on Monday for our weigh in. Well sat. I woke up and went into the bathroom and started looking for my scale. For a moment I forgot I wasnt suppose to weigh in. Well then it hit me as I was wiping the sleep out of my eye that I cant weigh anyway. So then I proceeded to brush my teeth and stuff. Funny how I step on the scale before I brush my teeth, Ugg that's pretty nasty. I had to tell that story since I was talking bad about scales on the last post, sorry everyone.

Ok update on the date, it is this sunday. Plane lands at 12 noon. I have nothing planned, that is the plan, LOL. Well we're going to walmart, I have to buy some food, LOL. He's agreed not to eat any starches, I dont think he understands all the stuff he cant have, LOL. Plus I dont want him all sick during his visit from withdrawal, LOL. I think I might feed him a potato or something. He was scared when he realized that I cant have orange juice.

Also if I cant start the typing party next week Teresa has agreed to take over for me. I plan on starting it for you all and then I might have to leave, not sure yet, LOL. I told him that the party is scheduled sunday and he knows that I have to check in with the queens so you all might be able to chat with him. Sonnya I'll let you know. You have to promise not to bring up anything about marriage though, you might scare the poor man.

Well let me go and finish cleaning my house. I will see everyone tonight at 8pm my time. I cant wait. I have never laughed so hard in my life. Someone might have to take over Sonnya's duties if she's tired.

[mzfpg]

If you havent gone to see the page it is a must do. Teresa has done an awesome job. We can post our pics and have poll questions and do all kinds of things. I didnt realize how nice it was until I just went. There is even a calender to schedule events. We are worldwide ladies. We are taking over the web and losing weight while we're doing it. Thank you so much Teresa, I know you dont think you've done anything all that great but believe me if we reach one more person to help them lose than we have done our jobs as Queens. I always feel amoung royalty in this place and I love it.

By the way I'm still happy and I'm sexy as hell, LOL. I'm still singing so you all can sing along with me.

[mzfpg]

Last post for awhile I promise. I just noticed that you can sign on to the site and then hit the chat button and you are automatically placed into chat with the queens. We might want to try that tonight if you all dont mind. I'll copy the link and send it to everyone when the chat starts. That will help when I cant invite someone or if your computer freezes up like mine did last week. It uses the same chat format that is used on this low carb site. That way whenever you show up you can chat and we dont have to start it, we can chat all the time.

Teresa you have stumbled onto something great for us. This is making my job so much easier here. Thanks again.

[mzfpg]

I had to post these pics she sent. Doesnt she look awesome. Send me your pics and I will post those too.

[cutevic]

QUEEN TERESA

LOOKIN' GOOD GIRL !!!

[Turtlady]

Teresa thanks for the Yahoo page. It is a very good idea! I can’t wait until we get it filled with pictures and profiles.


Cqueen- you will do great with the app & interview process.
What type of clothing store is it? Many of my co-workers moonlight at clothing stores for great deals and money to buy more clothes.

I did some more shopping. My mother-in-law was in town visiting. We went to a store called Underthings. It was really neat; I got professionally measured for a bra. Well I’ve officially lost 6” in the band measurement and only one cup size. I went from a 44 F to a 38 E.
But she picked out the perfect bra. I was amazed at how this bra makes me look. It put everything in the right place and it made me look as though I had lost another 15 pounds. My spare tire disappeared. I’ll have to get a few pictures on the yahoo page or send them to Machon

I was looking forward to the typing party but, my in-laws just left and I have a lot to do to get ready for work next week.
Have fun and I’m looking forward to the recap.

[karla K]

Hello all?

What fun we will have with our own Groups.
My Yahoo Group Name is Karlak8521 (aka Sharon)

INCHES AWAY....


Sharon

[momscows]

You all are welcome. Deb put the idea in my head on one of our first typing parties and I just decided that I would go ahead and do it. I am having trouble getting my pictures to upload so I am glad that Machon posted them for me. Just a little intro to the pictures. The top one is my little one Raychelle with her new dog junior, the next side pic is of me and my 19 yo. and the bottom side is me and rebel ( my dog ) and the side one of course is me. That was the best on of the 5 we took. Good thing I had her take more than one. lol Can you all believe those pepto colored walls. That is in my oldest room. I hate them but she loves it and that is what matters.

Machon - I know what you mean about the scales. They have not moved the one in my classroom out yet and the other day I was working with a client on the computer and kept eyeing it. Like I want to get on you but Im not going to do it. I just threw a cover over it and went about my day. Later that day someone asked me why it wa covered and I told them that the scale was in morning.

Sonnya and Terri - Wecome back. We missed you both. Sonnya I have not been to a retreat in a long time the last one was a few years ago and a friend invited me. It as a womens retreat and I still have my note book from it and still love to go back and look over the information. It really helps.

WEll I am going to run for now. See you all in a few.
Teresa

[mytie123]

I step on to a scale. It was on my way back from Washington and they had one in the womens bathroom. I was one that you get lucky numbers from or your future. Well I got a shock it told my daughter she weighed 267lbs and she actual weighs 207 and it told me that I weighed 293lbs. You talk about a scare. So I came home and got on the scales and it said I weighed 230lbs. I know you can't gain 63lbs in one week. And yes I blew my diet but at least I didn't gain any weight back while I was gone.

I didn't get my granddaughter and I also didn't get to see her. So I felt like the trip was a waste of time. I did get to see my middle granddaughter though.

well talk at you later. Its good to be back!

What is this site everyone is talking about?

[momscows]

Ok, first missed alot of you tonight in the chat. We use the chat on our group and it went well. You have to first sign up for the group. Then you can use the chat. The chat is always open so if anyone wants to go in there and chat anytime of the day or night go right ahead. Also as you get signed up please go to the calendar and post your birthdays on it so that we can keep up with everyone. And post a picture too.
Well going to go to bed talk to you all tomorrow
Teresa

[cqueen]

Sorry I missed the typing party. My son was having asthma problems. He looked horrible. Nearly gave me a heart attack.......My DH is having surgery tomorrow. I have to have him to the hospital at 6 a.m. So we have to leave here at 5 a.m. Luckily the kids don't have school tomorrow, so I don't have to worry about them.

The clothing store that I got an application for is Cato's. I love that store. I still haven't turned it in yet. Or I might go to Wal-mart. I just need something part time to give us that extra....Basketball shoes for 2 kids are outrageous. You know it's the little crap that ads up that you don't have....I wanted to try and wait until the baby was in school so I wouldn't have to pay a babysitter, but it just ain't going to happen.

Teresa.....Those walls are pink. But I like pink. You look awesome.......

I took a picture of myself and forgot to pick them up yesterday. Actually my 7 year old took it, so I am not sure how it will turn out or if I am even in the picture. Will get one posted soon.

You all have a great day.

[mytie123]

Sorry I didn't make it to the chat. I was wore out from the trip and working the day I got back.

But I feel great today.

Where do I go to find the chat you ladies are talking about and the pictures too?

[mylittleangel]

Hi everyone. I just read up on all I have missed in the last 5 or 6 days. It is TOM and as my hubby says I have been a real witch. I must agree and should have came here for some support, but what I felt like doing was hidding in my closet and not talking to anyone. Oh well think that is passing now. My DH is going to be out of town for the week. I am going to get caught up on some things around here.

We homeschool my son and he has today and tomorrow off. (my daughter goes to a public school and those are her days off) Well anywho his program is all computer based and he has been falling behind(He is ADHD) and this last week was just really a rough one. He just got caught up last night. We played monopoly as a family(that is why I missed the chat). Then my DH gave me a backrub and we all went to sleep. I am going to get all the things caught up that I have been letting fall behind since he has been home.

I also am going back to the basics with my WOE. I have noticed that I have been slipping out of keotosis. We added an occasional low carb slice of bread and some advantage bars. We also went with some other items that ohh these aren't too bad. I was doing well still keeping at 20 or below...until TOM and man was he reallllllllly ugly this month I cheated more than once and feel like crap...literally not just emotionally. Today I woke up knowing that I need to go back to the very basics. It is easier without DH here. Even though he is very supportive and has adapted this WOE for himself as well....he was at one time a long time ago a very negative person in my life and I have found it difficult to take his helpful kicks in the but with grace. I normally get angry and then cheat when he is not looking...kind of like saying that he can't control me. What I really find is that I'm not controlling me then either....I am letting my food control me.

This week I am going to refocus on the very basics...meat meat meat...then with dinner some veggies and salad. slowly but surely I will work my way back.

Machon...I like some of the others have the opposite problem as you....I find that I could easily wear a 16 every where but my waist. It just doesn't seem to be going down. I fit in an 18 and they are sometimes sort of big in the hips thighs and behind, but in the waist are still almost snug. I did find a really cute pair of linen drawstring cargo's in the misses section they are an xlg size 16/18 on clearence for $3 and they fit the most perfect of any pants I have...because they are a drawstring waist.

Well hope everyone is have a wonderful Monday Talk to you soon.

Tammie

[Lizett]

I just want to say that im sorry MACHON...
I was really rude last night when i couldnt get on the chat...
Im ashamed that is no way a queen should act like that...

PLEASE PLEASE forgive me?

I will never be so rude again i promise

BYE....

Pls dont disown me?

[shoelattegurl]

Good Morning Queens!

I hope you all had a great weekend. Im sorry I didn't make it into the chat last night. I completely forgot about it until it was too late! How long are you ladies in the chat room for? An hour or so?

Ive been having really weird dreams lately. Does anyone else dream of food? LOL My mom thinks its so funny that I dream of food! Well anyway, in my dreams lately, im looking at something I can't have, like a cookie or piece of cake. And in my head i know i can't have it, and I dont want to have it because im committed to this diet. But somehow I get pressured into eating this "bad food" and then i feel soo soo horrible after i eat it! Im almost in tears in my sleep. Its the worse feeling. Ive tried to analyze this dream and the only thing I came up with is that Im scared to fail. Has anyone else experienced something similar?

Cqueen - good luck with that job! Are you just going to be working during the holiday season? Or are you looking for something permanent?

Turtlady - Congrats on losing 6" in your band measurements!!!!! That is really, really awesome!! You should be so proud.

Tammy - I am also goign back to the basic WOE after I added the Atkins bars and other low carb food. I was also slipping out of ketosis and slowly noticed my weight loss stopped. So i think you are making a smart move! Stay with it lady!

Teresa - Your pictures look great. Congrats. And thanks for the yahoo page. Its a great Idea! I just joined and added my birthday. Now im going to try adding my pics!

Have a great day everyone!

[shoelattegurl]

....What does DH stand for??