I'm Back!

[tiggerlover]

Hello fellow WISHers, it has been a long, long time since I have been able to post, I have missed many of you and can't wait to catch up. I especially miss the support that only WISHers can give (and WISHers are great with the support!!)

So much has happened over the last two months it would take me forever to post, so I will have to save that for another time. To make a long story short, we packed up our belongings in Italy on June 10th and just received our last shipment of belongings at our new home yesterday, so to say there was a little stress in my life is an understatement. (This was the worst move we have made in the 10 moves we have made in the last 18 years!) With that said, I am VERY proud of me as with the big changes and coming back to the land of fast food and temptations I have only gained (as of two days ago), 4.5 pounds. That may seem like a lot to some, but for me it is an accomplishment and within the 5 pounds leeway I was giving myself. I am still not totally unpacked and my life is still a little chaotic, but I know I need to get back on program and get myself back to the gym (something I haven't done in 6 weeks). With the 4.5 gain I am now 14.5 pounds away from goal so I have a lot to work towards, but I am confident that with the support of my WISH friends I will get back on track in no time at all.

I missed you guys and would love to know how you have been doing with your weight loss journey....so clue me in!!!

 

[LuvTigger]

Glad to see you back on WISH and the boards! I'm sorry the move wasn't as smooth as you would've liked, but it's nice to see you back here!

 

[disboo]

Welcome back! Sorry the move has been hectic - but you have done well! Some of us can gain 4.5 pounds with NO good reason! Nice to read your posts again!

 

[nativetxn]

Welcome back, sweetie! We missed you bunches.

 

[KimRaye]

HUGE 's Debbi!!! Missed ya a bunch!!! Just thought of you the other day, wondering where you were, how you were doing? SO GLAD to see ya back in the USA, and doing good (within your leeway - I know EXACTLY what you mean there!).

I think I've gotten a new clippie since you left? But, you haven't been UN-WISHing-UN-DISing for 2 months, have you? No way has THAT much time passed.

Happy to 'see' ya again!!

 

[PartyofSix]

Hi I'm just popping in myself. I'm so glad to hear you are doing so well and so close to goal too! Just remember to grab some time to your self and you'll be okay. It's so nice to see you back again.

 

[ohMom]

WELCOME HOME!!!

 

[Hannosmom]

Welcome home, Debbi!!! We missed you! Are you living in Virginia now? If you are, we will be having a dismeet at Busch Gardens on Sept 25Th. Would love to see you there!

 

[tiggerlover]

Thanks for the welcome, it is good to be back. Now I just have to get my act together and get back on program. I think I am giving myself the weekend and then back to it on Monday. But I think I will need a little help!!

Originally posted by KimRaye
HUGE 's Debbi!!! Missed ya a bunch!!! Just thought of you the other day, wondering where you were, how you were doing? SO GLAD to see ya back in the USA, and doing good (within your leeway - I know EXACTLY what you mean there!).

I think I've gotten a new clippie since you left? But, you haven't been UN-WISHing-UN-DISing for 2 months, have you? No way has THAT much time passed.

Happy to 'see' ya again!!

Congrats on the clippie, Kim, that is so awesome! You have caught up to me in no time at all. Before I know it you will be flying past me...lol. You must feel fantastic!! Any new photos to share?

Originally posted by Hannosmom
Welcome home, Debbi!!! We missed you! Are you living in Virginia now? If you are, we will be having a dismeet at Busch Gardens on Sept 25Th. Would love to see you there!

Yep, we are in Virginia now....Virginia Beach to be exact! Sandy sent me the link ofr the DIS meet and if everything works out with DS's soccer schedule we will be there. Soccer starts on the 18th, but I am hoping that we will get a schedule in early September, so I will keep everyone posted.

Thanks again all for the welcome, it is always a nice feeling to be missed. I look forward to posting regularly again soon.

 

[cinmell]

Welcome back!

 

[perfectmatch300]

Welcome home! You've put the worst part of moving behind you now, so hopefully from this point it will be smooth sailing for you. Glad to see you back here on WISH, & within the limits you set for yourself. Those 4.5 lbs will be gone in no time with all the work you'll be doing unpacking & setting up your new home! That's how it was for me. We moved from CT to FL at about the same time you started your move. I gained some weight too, but it came right off as soon as we started unpacking. Hope yours does, too!

 

[KimRaye]

Originally posted by tiggerlover
Congrats on the clippie, Kim, that is so awesome! You have caught up to me in no time at all. Before I know it you will be flying past me...lol. You must feel fantastic!! Any new photos to share?

Debbi, "no time at all"?, it took me 7 months to catch up to you! I can only HOPE and PRAY that I pass you! Feeling fantastic?? I HAVE, ALL SUMMER!!!! I've been sooo busy, I LOVED it all! Photos are hard to come by, I'm always the one taking the pics, but there are a few. POSTING pics is something I'm working on also, tho.

 

[Hollyann]

Hey there Debbi!

Welcome back to the states! You did amazing, fantastic, wonderful coming back to the land of temptation! I gained a huge amount of weight when we first returned from Italy! What control!

How are you enjoying VaBch? Did your hubby retire? If he did, is he still working around the military? Sorry to hear the move was yucky.

The DISMeet at Busch Gardens sounds great! While you were gone, I cyber-met KimRaye at the Threadkillers thread. She's real nice, isn't she? You two are neck-n-neck on weight loss!

I've still got my 5 pound clippie, but I only need to lose 2 more pounds for my next clippie. The strange thing is - I'm losing way more inches than pounds. I've gone (in the last two years) from an 18 to a loose 10. There are days, I'm almost ready to start trying on 8's! I've lost about 50 pounds (pre-wish), but got stuck with that 5 lbs. clippie for the longest time! That's okay, I'm happy. I'm even happier now that you're back!

Take care and keep in touch! Ann

 

[disneygoof]

Just wanted to welcome you back to the USA. Glad everyone's safe and sound.

 

[tiggerlover]

Originally posted by perfectmatch300
Welcome home! You've put the worst part of moving behind you now, so hopefully from this point it will be smooth sailing for you. Glad to see you back here on WISH, & within the limits you set for yourself. Those 4.5 lbs will be gone in no time with all the work you'll be doing unpacking & setting up your new home! That's how it was for me. We moved from CT to FL at about the same time you started your move. I gained some weight too, but it came right off as soon as we started unpacking. Hope yours does, too!

I just wanted to say congrats on losing what you gained and welcome to your new home!

Originally posted by Kim Raye
Debbi, "no time at all"?, it took me 7 months to catch up to you! I can only HOPE and PRAY that I pass you! Feeling fantastic?? I HAVE, ALL SUMMER!!!! I've been sooo busy, I LOVED it all! Photos are hard to come by, I'm always the one taking the pics, but there are a few. POSTING pics is something I'm working on also, tho.

Kim, I hope you weren't offended by my "no time at all" comment, 7 months is awhile in the grand scheme, but it has taken me 18 months to lose what I have so 7 months seemed awesome to me. I am so glad you feel fantastic, as you should! If you need help with posting pix I would be happy to help, just email them to me and I will put them up for you.

Originally posted by Hollyann
How are you enjoying VaBch? Did your hubby retire? If he did, is he still working around the military? Sorry to hear the move was yucky.

The DISMeet at Busch Gardens sounds great! While you were gone, I cyber-met KimRaye at the Threadkillers thread. She's real nice, isn't she? You two are neck-n-neck on weight loss!

I've still got my 5 pound clippie, but I only need to lose 2 more pounds for my next clippie. The strange thing is - I'm losing way more inches than pounds. I've gone (in the last two years) from an 18 to a loose 10. There are days, I'm almost ready to start trying on 8's! I've lost about 50 pounds (pre-wish), but got stuck with that 5 lbs. clippie for the longest time! That's okay, I'm happy. I'm even happier now that you're back!

Take care and keep in touch! Ann

Virginia is awesome, we are all enjoying it very much, there is so much to do in this area and so many opportunities, it is great! DH hasn't retired yet, he still has 6 months to go, so now that we are moved we have to work on the next phase.

Yes, Kim is the bomb!! She is one special lady.

Keep up the good work and that new clippie will be yours real soon!!

 

[KimRaye]

Originally posted by tiggerlover
Kim, I hope you weren't offended by my "no time at all" comment, 7 months is awhile in the grand scheme, but it has taken me 18 months to lose what I have so 7 months seemed awesome to me. I am so glad you feel fantastic, as you should! If you need help with posting pix I would be happy to help, just email them to me and I will put them up for you.

No, no, not at all. I just didn't want you thinking lightly of your loss!!! You've been an inspiration to me all along!! You were the first WISHer to PM and welcome me and offer support, and I thank you deeply!!!

As for those pics, you better watch out! If I ever load these darn CD's, you'll be in trouble. Thank you so much for offering your help.

Are you done unpacking yet?!?!

 

[tiggerlover]

Originally posted by KimRaye
No, no, not at all. I just didn't want you thinking lightly of your loss!!! You've been an inspiration to me all along!! You were the first WISHer to PM and welcome me and offer support, and I thank you deeply!!!

As for those pics, you better watch out! If I ever load these darn CD's, you'll be in trouble. Thank you so much for offering your help.

Are you done unpacking yet?!?!

Well I am glad you weren't offended! And how could I not welcome you when you joined....you really went out of the way for DS in his quarter quest!

I will be anxiously awaiting those photos!!

Unpacking what we aren't storing is done, now I just have to do the finishing touches, like organizing the office, hanging pictures and ironing tablecloths, curtains etc. But today is a day off, we are running errands and then headed to the beach for a couple of hours!!

 

[Debbie]

Welcome home, Debbi! It's nice to see another one back to the nest. Good for you for your small weight gain. I had to give back 20 pounds of mine, and am trying to earn them back. Keep up the good work!

 

[MelanieC]

Glad to see you back!