flipflopmom
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PERSEVERE today!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINDSAY!!! I HOPE IT IS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL AND MARVELOUS AND MAGICAL AND FULL OF PIXIE DUST AND AMAZING AND SUPERB AND FABULOUS!
This is really great insight! Time does keep rolling. And it does absolutly no good to beat yourself up--which I have done so many times. I never in a million years thought I would see the weight I am at now. It was incomprehensible to me. I couldn't even imagine what I would look like, even though I was at this weight in my 20s. You can do it. It might not be fast and there might be ups and downs, but you can do it.
And just for a little more encouragement, here's a thought - time will keep rolling on whether you stay on track or not. In six months time, you can still be weighing what you do right now...or you can be well on your way to your goal (or even AT goal, depending on how much you have to lose). All it takes is persistence!
I can't tell you how many past failed weight loss attempts I have documented in some form on my computer, with "projected" weight loss figures and dates. Sure does sting now to look back at a projected date of July 2008 with a target weight of 135!I am determined not to let that happen this time around!
Not enjoying winter so much this year! Our last day of school is now on a Monday and it will be a half day! Of course if our school didn't wait until after Labor Day each year to start school we wouldn't be so upset! We are the latest started community in the state! It's ridiculous!
Last week I told you all that I'd read on the WW boards that there was a new FiberPlus bar that tasted like a girl scout Samoa cookie. Well, I found it yesterday at Acme (Albertsons) near me. Howard and I shared one while running errands and we both really liked it. The coconut taste is strong but I like that. Today, I had one mid-afternoon and thought a bit more about how it is the same and different from Samoas -- there is no cookie. The caramel isn't gooey; instead, the "body" of the bar is substantial and chewy which makes it very satisfying.
For those of you on WW, it has a P+ value of 3. For others, it is 120 calories of chewy, sweet goodness.
I am trying so very, very hard to live by the bolded part. You are a wise woman!!! YAY FOR DH!!!!! As for the the gain, I had one, too. It's okay. We'll get it this week! Don't give up!!!
If it's mostly about his cooking, he could be dealing with feelings of worthlessness, which it kinda sounds like since he encourages your daughter to also eat more. Many men have the "provider" instinct. I know you mentioned he enjoys cooking for you.
If it's your wining and dining lifestyle that he is worried about losing, talk to him about the fact that you are working to get to a certain weight, and that once you have a good handle on that, you will be more likely to be able to have a nice glass of wine occasionally by making other choices, and the quicker you get there, the quicker that can happen. If it's worry about you catching other men's eyes, then just lots of reassurance. Remind him that HE is thin and muscular, and how much more confident you would be if you felt that way. If none of the above will help, hang in there. We're here for you no matter what!!!!![]()
to newmouse2008!!!!! Happy Birthday Theresa!!!! Hope you had a great day with the gang today! Hope they treated you nicely!!!!
opposite end of the spectrum here. We start Aug. 4!!Of course if our school didn't wait until after Labor Day each year to start school we wouldn't be so upset! We are the latest started community in the state!!!
Cute! I could turn that into a little tune in my head!"Do I need it? No I don't. Will I eat it? No I won't."- Weight Watchers
You look MAAAHHVELOUS!!!!!!!!!I couldn't even imagine what I would look like, even though I was at this weight in my 20s.
There is so much in the world I don't know. I've heard of these. ARe they like muffins?Here is a code for you Mickeys to get Vita Tops BOGO, if anyone orders them...
Love these the most. Thanks for sharing!"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." (Gandalf from LOTR)
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest, if you must, but don't you quit
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit--
It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.[/SIZE][/FONT]
Worth repeating often!QOTD for 1/18
mine is the famous "Nothing tastes as good as thin feels."
THAT IS AN AWESOME TESTAMENT! What lifestyle changes you have made. You go gil!We had a great trip, but I'm glad to be back. The DDP was an incredible amount of food, so by the end of the trip we were tired of them feeding us Kept up my running and my water while on vacation, but I haven't hit a scale since before I left, so hopefully the damage won't be too much.
LOVE THIS ONE, TOO.Lastly, for me, nothing encourages me more than "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."I look forward to hearing everyone else's encouraging quotes or phrases.
Cam, this all made me cry, too!!! You will take away more than he does, and that's saying a lot! only 1 dinner tonight, deary1I really have to get back to planning and sticking to evening menus for me. Even if I'd like to have family dinners with Andrew and J., I have to stick to the meals that are right for me based on what I've already eaten in any given day. We can still eat together even if I'm eating something different. On a happier note, things are going so well so far with J. He is such an amazing young man. He is very soft-spoken but he is tolerant of Howard's kidding and is so affectionate to me, giving me a hug each morning and to say "good night". He is very appreciative of anything we do. He is a really hard worker and constantly wants to help with anything that any of us are doing - cooking, cleaning, carrying, etc.. I helped him with a college application Saturday and was overwhelmed by the personal statement he wrote about why he wants an education and how he plans to return to Haiti to help re-build his home country. He has impeccable manners and Howard and Andrew and I have all reminded him he doesn't have to thank us every time he has a drink or food of any kind. This has already been an edifying experience for us in so many ways. Talk about being very conscious of how much and how often we all eat! .
Anytime!Thanks so much for the insite, advice, and support!!
You go girl!!Done 2 EASA 2 workouts today and shoveled twice! I also plan on doing 2-3 miles during BL tonight! :
From me, too!!! Hope it was wonderful!to newmouse2008!!!!! Happy Birthday Theresa!!!! Hope you had a great day with the gang today! Hope they treated you nicely!!!!
Must be something in the air, meeee toooo!!!! We'll get through it! Stupid tummies!I am having SUCH a hungry day. My stomach has literally not stopped growling since mid-morning. Here is what I have eaten:
GREAT MINDSET!!! Thanks for stopping in, you offered very wise words!I try to keep in mind that even though the scale may not be cooperating, my healthier eating and exercise lifestyle will still get me to my fitness goals and I do not want to go back.