Fabulous 40's 2/16/04

[KIS13]

Hi Ladies...

I thought it was time to start a new thread. I guess everyone is pretty busy these days...I am still struggling along and having a hard time trying to find something that will work for me.

Diane - You sound very busy, good for you. I also want to give you a big attagirl for being so close to your goal. I really would like to hear what you have to say about WW when you have the time. Stay warm!!!

Rita - Where are you girlfriend? It seems when I am gone you are here and when I am here you are gone.... too funny! I hope you are doing well.

Arlene - Where are you, I haven't seen you post in a while, I hope you are ok.

Well, not much to say, I just wanted to stop in. Have a wonderfulday I will chat at you tomorrow

[Princess Di]

Thanks for the attah girl, but I am so far away from goal still!! I was 30 lbs away, now it's 50 and I can't seem to get any closer. My clothes are snug and I hate it, but can't seem to stay serious about weightloss for more than a few days at a time. I need to get serious so I can fit in my warmer weather clothes when we go to NC next month. It was so much easier last year at this time. We are good 90% of the time, but if we slide a little he will take it off in one or two days and I hold onto mine. I hate the fact that we've become lazy about our weight loss. We eat the right foods, but don't pay attention to "points" or carb counts, so we're maintaining. Then about once a month or so we will eat something high in carbs and we'll gain and I maintain that gain and he'll lose it OK, I'm done whining!! KK did you ever write to Tami's hubby?? I really fear the worst at this point. The only other thought is that she had started to gain back weight when she was last here, maybe she kept gainning and just didn't feel as she should come back. Well I need to run....have a great day....I'll try to send you some info. on the points, etc. soon KK....

[Sweeter-than-Splenda]

HI all! Dumb me has been posting on the other thread! LOL I posted yesterday..then I saw a pssst from Diane! LOL And then KK sent me a PM...too funny! Anyways, I found you all and that is all that matters right? I'm doing well on my low carb eating and exercising this week and am feeling better about it. I'm still upset with myself for gaining so much of what I lost back, but that is water under the bridge and I am moving on! I CAN and WILL get to my goal this year. I AM DETERMINED!!!

KK- yes, it does seem like we keep missing each other don't we? LOL We will get it right one of these days!!! Not alot new with me. Yet more bad news from my son yesterday. He came home and said he is being harassed from kids on his bus for no apparent reason. They just decided to pick on him. To make a long story short, he got punched in the head on the bus, and the bus driver didn't do anything. So, I went up to the school and filled out an incident report and hopefully something will be done. (but I doubt it) Needless to say he won't be riding the bus for awhile, if ever. The same thing happened last year. Las Vegas is not a safe place for kids. I feel for him. He's a good kid, but bad things follow him. Thanks for your concern for my kids. We are getting along as best as we can.

Diane- you sound like me with you ups and downs in this WOE. But, with determination we will get to our goals!!! I finished my shower curtain finally! LOL it turned out pretty good, if I may say so myself! hehe (sorry no digital camera to send a pic)

Arlene- hope your doing well too! Keep in touch!

As far as Tammi goes, you may be right Diane. But, I would hope by now that she knew we loved her no matter how much she weighs and that friends don't judge. I hope she finds her way back to us, but maybe she just chose to move on.

Wishing all my friends a great day! Hugs, Rita

[KIS13]

Well, one more day and it will be FRIDAY...YEEHAW!
Well, I finally got to send a letter to Tami's husband begging him to please let me know what is going on with her and that she is ok so, I hope to hear from him at least within 2 weeks. I told him to either e-mail me or just a quick phone call so that we all know she is ok. I hope he feels my desperation in the letter to know. I reckon only time will tell now. I know she was having kidney trouble so I pray that she is ok! So now we wait.

Rita - Sorry to hear about your son's school bus episode, bless his heart. Its really tough for boys his age and being new doesn't help either. I will say an extra prayer that everything will be ok. I am proud of you and your determination keep up the good work! Tell your honey he needs to buy you a digital camera for your b-day (early) so we can see the shower curtain you made...

Diane - I think one of the reasons you are having trouble losing is you don't get to get out and do as many things as you would if it were warmer outside...you just hang in there and don't give up! You look great! Remember the stalls? That's all it is, you'll get there I am sure of it.

Arlene - Did you leave us? I sure hope not...I hope you are doing well and that school is going well too. Please stop in and chat with us when you can we miss you.

Well, I don't have much to report really. I am going to take a different approach and see how things work, my honey was pleased with my idea and says he will support me so only time will tell. Basically I will be eating Healthy Choice, Weight Watchers and/or Lean Cuisine frozens dinners (unless I cook) for lunch and dinners or soup. I will continue to eat my lowcarb bread and snacks but keep them at a minimum and not eat anything after 7:00. This should help me a lot because everything is in smaller portions which is where I feel my biggest problem is. So, as I said time will tell. I hope everyone is having a good day and I hope to see some posting soon from everyone...till tomorrow. Keep smiling!

[Sweeter-than-Splenda]

Hi everyone! Well, it's sunny and much warmer today here in LV so I am happy! I got out today and had my hair cut, and did some shopping. Shopping is my favorite hobby! LOL I'm still eating good! Yippeee! One day at a time!

KK- Thank you for saying an extra prayer for my son. I pray everyday that things will turn around for him soon. I hope Tami's DH sends you an email soon, so we can find out if she is OK! I'll have to mention the digital camera idea to my DH! I'd love to have one! Your eating plan sounds like a good one girlfriend! Best of luck to you! I know if your determined, you will soon see a loss! Hugs to you!!! ((((((((((((((KK))))))))))))))))))))

Diane- Hope things are good with you. Is is getting any warmer up there yet? I hope so for your sake! Hugs to you too! (((((((((((((((((((((((((Diane)))))))))))))))))))) ))))))))

Arlene- Pop in soon and post. We miss ya!!!

Have a great day all! Hugs, Rita

[Princess Di]

OK, day 2...I think I'm serious about this again!! I can't wait for the cravings to stop. I think I had an unhealthy obsession with sugar free candy. DH is serious again too, that helps alot. My scale is scarey today , so I'm hoping to get some results to encourage me again. I will start exercising soon....too busy right now! Today we have to wait tables for a Veteren's Project. I hope they have a good turn out, we got about 6" of snow last night. I think Arlene has left us, I see she has started a new group and has posted there, but not here. We must be such a boring little group, no one stays with us very long...

KK, thanks for writing to Tami's hubby. Hopefully he'll write to you soon. Sure do miss her...

Rita, sorry your son is having so much trouble. I sure don't miss those days!! Now I worry about them in different ways...they'll always be my babies.

Well I really didn't have a lot to say, but wanted to say Hi...Hugs to both of ya...Love ya!!

[KIS13]

Hi Diane & Rita - WOW, I hate to think of us as boring to people but who knows. I just think we are a tight little group who really cares about each other not just to support, but because we really care. Who knows, I hope you & Rita stay and don't go away! I would be lost without you guys. I feel like I have known you for years.

Diane I hope the Veterans Project worked out well for you. I can't believe you are still getting snow...it was absolutely gorgeous today, not a cloud in the sky and the temp was about 72. Sorry, I don't mean to rub it in...

I guess I was feeling a little ambitious, I washed and waxed my car, so I know I burned some calories today. I bought all sorts of weight watcher dinners and some fruits so I am hoping that things will start to turn around soon. I will no longer eat anything after 7:00 and I will still try to get my water in. I hope this works, I truly believe for me its really all about portion control. Oh Well, such is life...lol Sorry for the rambling... I know that I can be real boring, maybe that is why Arlene left .

I wish you both a wonderful day and I look forward to reading your posts. I will let you guys know if I hear from Tami's husband.

[KIS13]

Hi Ladies, I have wonderful news....Tami is doing well...yippee I got an e-mail from her hubby, she has lost all of her contact info etc... so we have to help get her started again. I am just so happy that she is OK!!! I have to rush this post cause I spent way too much time eating.... I had a lean cuisine dinner and tried to eat it very slow and so far I did pretty good but I imagine my stomach will argue with me later...lol I hope everything is good with everyone. I will post more tomorrow. Have a happy day!!!!!!

[Princess Di]

YAHOO!! Tami if you're reading this We're so happy you're OK....We love and miss ya girl!!! Post when you're up to it. Heading back to work!! We'll "Chat" soon...

[Angel Dove 214]

(((((((((((((((((((((((KK&Diane&Rita)))))))))))))) )))))))))))))
I have tried all morning to get my old screen name to work finally gave up and made a new one. Seems like its been forever girls.... I am not on low carb at this point have been put on a lowfat / low protein food plan. Its been a big change in thinking and eatting. I am so sorry that I have lost contact with every one . We went from 2 computers t o one then hubby purchased a new one and reformatted the old one and gave it away . With out even thinking I lost all contacts and in the mean time my email address on Yahoo went inactive and I cant access it so I lost those addresses... Hubby finally came across a recipe I had printed that had KK's email address on it. So here I am ....
I am sure Rita you have every thing in place in your new home now ! :-) Diane I bet you have made some more quilts also since we have chatted ... KK we have alot to share I know !! Luv ya girls!!!!!!!!!
Hugs to my forever friends!!
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Forever friends)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
angel_dove_214@yahoo.com please email me your addresses girl!!

[Sweeter-than-Splenda]

Hi all! Us, BORING??? NO WAY!!! Teehee I don't think we are boring!!!! I agree, we are just a small group with a BIG LOVE for low carbing and for friendship!!!!

I'm soooo happy that Tami is OK!!! Did she just lose all our email addresses and such? KK, I hope you updated her and that we hear from her again soon!

I'm doing great on my low carb eating. I've been cheat free for 7 days now and down 4 lbs. Seeing the scale go down always motivates me to keep going!!!

Diane- thanks for your concern about my son too. It has been stressful around here lately, to say the least. I feel like I'm on pins and needles waiting for something else to happen. The teen years are a hard time, I just hope I survive them! LOL Sounds like your back on track! Yippee!

KK- your doing great too! I'm glad we are all in this together! The support really does help, I know for me it does!!! And you don't have to worry about me leaving! LOL You're stuck with me!!! hehe

It's been raining here since yesterday and its supposed to continue all week! Arrggg! Im not a rain person....just gets me down I guess. I'm more of a "sunshine girl!" LOL And the flooding!!! Oy Vey!!! The water has no place to go in this desert so we have major floods!
Take care!!!!
Wishing you all a great day! Hugs, Rita

[Sweeter-than-Splenda]

Angel dove- is that you Tami???? I figured so from the lonestar state by your name. You must have been posting the same time I was! LOL

WELCOME BACK GIRL!!! WE HAVE MISSED YOU!!!!!

So happy to have you back with us and we hope you intend to stay!

Yes, I pretty much have my house all in order, but am always buying something new!! LOL I love it here!!!

So is your email address angel_dove214@yahoo.com let me know if I got it right. I'd love to keep in touch and see how everything is with you!

Hugs, Rita

[Angel Dove 214]

Yes thats my email address Rita....... :-) Good to read your post !! Hugs to you Hun!!

[queenlene]

I am sorry I made anyone here feel as if they might be boring, or that I didn't care...truly! DH and I had a....hmmmm..."talk" not last Friday but the Friday before....he has been very involved in online Fantasy Baseball, to the point where he was getting online as soon as he got home from work, staying online til 11:30....leaving no time for me except 5 am. On weekends he was getting online as soon as he got out of bed and staying on the computer 14-16 hours, sleeping and doing it all again on Sundays. To say the least I felt neglected, and yet I was also not able to use the PC unless he was asleep or at work. Right after we discussed how to make changes I began working out with a girl here in Memphis and then another girl on the Memphis thread asked if I was still looking for a job and hired me today.
It's true I have been posting on the Memphis thread....what little time I have to post, I posted there. I didn't mean to make anybody feel badly, and for this I apologise.

DH has asked me to be patient, unless I want him to drop out of all the leagues he was currently involved in....he says as soon as the online drafts are over his online time will go back to normal. Right now, I ask if I can check the boards once a night, and post as quickly as possible while he's sitting there waiting to get back to the draftings. That and he's now Commish to 2 of the leagues.

So that is what has been going on in my life. I am at school right now and took a quick break and looked in on ya'll.

I'm glad to see Tami has been found...nice to meet you!

I am here, and I have not forgotten any of you.....

Hugz,
Arlene

[Princess Di]

Hi ladies!! Glad to have Tami and Arlene "Home" again!! I am staying on plan and I'm trying to get in lots of veggies. I've done better with my water too. Tami, did you choose another weightloss plan because of your recent illness?? Please feel free to tell me to mind my own business. I haven't counted any carbs or points this week, but I figure by having a good salad everyday for one meal I can't go wrong. Tami, not sure you knew "Grand Princess #3" arrived Nov 17th. We can hardly wait to meet her next month. I haven't made her quilt yet. I was thinking about it today and I think it's because she doesn't seem real to me I guess because I haven't met her yet and don't know anything really personal about her (just what my daughter tells me). I see pictures of this beautiful baby girl that I love with all of my heart, yet she is a stranger to me. So, I'm not going to beat myself if I don't get it done before we go. Maybe I'll get ambitious and do it, who knows! EVeryone is doing so awesome right now, I know that spring will really make us all work even harder! Arlene, I sure hope I didn't make you feel bad. We have so many come and go, so I assumed you'd moved on as well. Sorry you're having trouble with your hubby and the computer...Been there done that! He's much better now and has been for quite sometime. Well I guess this is getting pretty long winded, I'd better close. Have a great evening ladies...I'll check in again soon!

[Angel Dove 214]

Diane..... Congradulations on your new grand baby!! How sweet a little girl !! You just wait till you hug and kiss on her then you will be quilting thats for sure...

You were asking about my food plan yes I had to stop low carbing last Nov .... My food plan is supervised by two different Dr's . It has gone real well for this year I am not losing as fast but very steady... Hugs to you girl!!

KK...... I appreciate your emails girl .... :-) Hope work slows down for ya this week soon... Luv ya Girl !!

Rita, Hope your day is going good ..... I thought about you today we had new furniture delivered today so we were moving things around and moving them around some more.. was sure you could relate to all the moving... I am so excited I have all new furniture now ..... It all looks so cool!! I am so blessed hubby is so good to me ....

Arlene.... So nice to have a new face to the goup .....Its been several long months since I have been online to post much at all .... So where a re you from ? I am in Texas and I love it here ..... Such a pretty state ..... A great state to ride on the back of a motorcycle I love it......I am looking forward to getting to know you more....Hugs to you!
Hope to read more posts tomorrow !!
Hugs and smiles to each of you!! (((Forever friends))) & :-)