SDS Tuesday 12/12

[busymommy]

Starting the thread...

[busymommy]

Hey all...look at all the new smileys! WOW!!

I had a great OP day...I have finally (after 18 months on WW) realized that I have to take this journey ONE DAY AT A TIME! Looking at the big picture can be a bit much sometimes so here I am...

Jeff finally will have some time off this week. It's been a long a lonely stretch of time...I miss him. His boss says he can have Wednesday and Thursday off...oh and have I mentioned he was promoted?! I'm so proud of him, he has only been with the TI since the end of July...

Ok ladies...I'm still trying to get Brandon to stay in bed...Jeff let him take a late nap until 5:30pm!! I just knew bed time would be a tough one tonight. So I better go tuck him in...for the 1,000th time. See ya all in the morning!

[busymommy]

Oh...so I'm lame but I love the holiday background!!! Ok...really I'm heading off to bed now!

[jamie-the-clam]

Ha! I'm here early in a thread! (Okay it's still Monday here and I'm up wayyyyyyyyy too late.) I'll be back tomorrow.

SDS march on :bcb_march

[Starrbrite]

Hi. Will make this short. Agree with Laura about taking it one day at a time. It is quite a lifesaver when I don't want to exercise (Okay, this one time. What can it hurt?) or give up candy, not forever, but just for the time being.

It's been moderate in temperature the past few days -- that is, it got above freezing. Another snowfall is supposed to hit again tonight (again). For those who ski, this is great. Utah's ski resorts have reported at last another foot!

I'm just noting hte new emoticons available. Will have to study them out and enjoy them later.

Have a great day everyone.

I finally posted personals Monday night, but I'll bet I was the last to go on the thread. (Either too early or too late.:bcb_wink3 )

Talk with you later on Tuesday.

Mary M.

[Laura1008]

I dont know if it was a fluke with my scale or what but I was down 2lbs and I sure didnt step on the scale twice to double check NOPE I'll take it. I am up very early as DH felt in necc to shine the bathroom light in my face and rummage around the room like a bumbling bear. I am hoping I can get back to sleep before Isa gets up but I couldnt resist weighing myself then I couldnt resist posting the WL.

TWO Lauras agree one day at a time is the best philiosphy for weight loss (a little Kids in the Hall reference I think that means I'm old). Congrats on the hubbys promotion very cool, its nice when employers recognise talent.

Mary better late (or early) than never right.

I'll BBL when maybe I'll have a NORMAL amount of sleep

[big&beautiful]

Crap....I've put on another pound this week. http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/2452/thexercisecatsecondopinii4.jpg Actually I don't need a second opinion, I'm only lucky it was only a pound. I'm going now to make a huge pot of soup for me and get back on my TM, I've been slacking and am really mad at myself. So feeling crappy because of that and also have a dentists appointment for myself and all the girls at 4.30 and I'm not looking forward to that either...so could the day get worse YUP. Dropped DD off at playgroup, left car and walked back, when it was time to go and pick her up it started raining hippos and rhinos and my umbrella kept trying to fly me away like Mary poppins, so my feet got soaked and so did my jeans. I can tell you I'm not very happy right now. :bcb_madta (http://www.healthdiscovery.net/forums/misc.php?do=getsmilies&wysiwyg=1&forumid=72#) **** BRITISH WEATHER!!!



Shilily....I can so understand where you were coming from with the baby. One has to be cruel to be kind sometimes. Poor one, but it's sooo hard for a mother not to go when hey hear their baby crying so a pat on the back for you. Now Mango pickle is an asian thing. Sliced unripe mangoes (not the sort you eat from Brazil etc, Pakistani mangoes are even yummier), they are pickled in spices and oil. Yummmy. I try and drain as much oil as I can and count the rest in my WP Allowance. Well done on the NSV.



Debbie...I'm there with you girl. Back in full swing. We can do it. Take those 14 pounds on your new scale, make them a challenge and get to it. You know you can do it.



Michelle....I know how long it takes for the appointment to come through and changes means an even longer wait. I have one today and even though I'm not looking forward to it, I'm looking forward to getting it done and over with so I know how you feel.



Melody...Great job on getting AP's wherever you can. They do help in the long run and thanks for the pep talk, I needed that.



Laura....Of course you can give me the talk, when I look at the amount of weight you've lost, hey I'm an amateur. I think you, me and Debbie all need to get our act together. Good luck with Baby #3.



NDLaura...I think if I did'nt have a sense of humour....I'd be a widow by now. :bcb_grin



Ok I'm going now, I need my morning cuppa which I still havent had and it's already 1.00 p.m. Have a good day to you all. Mine is still not looking good.



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[babygirl93]

:bcb_anima Good Morning Ladies!! I have to agree with my sisters on this awesome Christmas display for our camp!

Yes indeed, I am back in full swing! Yesterday was a huge success. Counting, journaling and exercising...felt like old times. I told Laura that I was not going to get on the scales until after Christmas...maybe January1st? I cannot bear to see the numbers, it's too depressing for this time of year. I will do my very best OP and pray that when I do get back on them, I will have a pleasant surprise.

Laura~that's my girl! :bcb_bravo Each day is a new beginning. Im right here with you! But not at 1:30 in the morning! :bcb_grin lololololol
bushra~you have the best answer to both your pound gain and the weather...hot soup! yummm And the TM will get you back on track. I have to admit that you had me laughing at the image of you as Mary Poppins. Dont get me started on the dentist. I have one last visit on the 20th so I will be thinking of you when you go today. It will be fine, dont worry!

To my other sisters, here's wishing you all a very happy OP day. Stay warm and enjoy the festivities, make the best of the day you were given!
XXXOOO
See ya later!

[stagemomx3]

Good Morning! I also love the holiday board! I'm trying to talk myself into working out this am. I have a run scheduled for this afternoon between work and taking the kids to swim lessons.

My one on one student starts at the new school I moved to Friday, today, so we'll see how work goes!

Debbie- Good job getting back on track and moving on forward. :bcb_tank:

Bushra- Sorry about the weather, it's pretty yucky here too. Good luck at the dentist.

NDLaura- The DH as a bumbling bear cracked me up. Congrats on the 2lbs!

Mary & Jamie- I'm usually on that late too! :bcb_march Marching along!

Laura- :bcb_salut One day at a time.

Happy Tuesday!

[busymommy]

Hey ladies,

Just got into work...got my coffee...got my Christmas cards out in the mail...and got my girls here to talk to. What could be better?!

I'm still feeling the stress of the holidays, we're waiting on my bonus to do most of our shopping and though its supposed to be here at the end of the week I still feel stressed that I have all my shopping to do. Jeff and I are going out next Thursday ALL day to do it ALL! That will be a first for me, I'm the typical start early in the season shopper, but I refuse to use Credit so I'm forced to wait for this bonus. Oh how I ramble on....

Bushra, ok...girl...just like me you need to figure out why your trippin' and slippin'! We have come way to far to just undo everything...so lets make a plan. Debbie and I have told ourself that we are going to stay away from the scale for a few weeks...we are going to take this one day at a time and we are NOT going to let ourself fail...NEITHER are you! Sometimes I think we as moms tend to over look ourself...we of course put our kids first...then the hubbys...after all that work it's hard to focus on us. It's so important for our health and in the long run it will be better for the entire family. So...that being said...:bcb_mad: lets do it!!!!

Michelle, your schedule sounds like mine...run, run, run. I have DH who does most of my running and taxi driving since he works the night shift. Never a dull moment, but ya know I would not change a thing about it!

Debbie, hey woman! Thanks for all your support...glad to see ya here today.

Vicki, where or where are you dear? We miss you.

NDLaura, my hubby is the same way when he's up everyone should be up...now when I wake up early...well thats a different story. MEN! :bcb_smile

Shi, how did the crying out work for ya yesterday? I know it's a tough thing to do. More so for us parents I think.

Ok ladies...better get some work done. I'll BBL

[nan-see]

Morning!
Wow! new smilies!!! they are all so cute!
I don't have the holiday background you guys keep talking about.
Must be my settings at work - i'll have to log in from home tonight.

All is going well. made it to the gym again today. I won't be able to go tomorrow morning as i have an appointment with the allergist (need to get all my drugs before going to the east coast for the holidays = dogland)
Which is probably just aswell since we have the wine tasting event tonight!

OK - i know i am behind in personals - I will come back - promise!

Laura and Bushra - I am worried about you two. What's going on? You've been so successful in the past, you need to really sit down and figure out what is tripping you up right now.
Is it the holidays? or is it more?
Make sure you're not using the holidays as an excuse, maybe look back over the last few months weight amounts and see when your losses slowed.
Also - now might be a good time to take some measurements - ok?
I know it must be tough when you have kids to be responsible for, but at the same time I would think that would be more motivating than anything else.
You need to be healthy so you can be there for your kids. There is nothing more sad than a child without a mom.
You may feel that you're too busy to be OP - but it takes the same amount of time to eat a cookie as a carrot. right?

OK - gotta run

N :bcb_salut

[busymommy]

Hi all,

Nanc, you are right. I know I have to really figure out whats been getting me all tripped up. I think it's just life and stress in general but I have been OP the last 2 days...I know thats not much but it is a start...one day at a time, right?
It's gonna take added effort but I'm willing to do it, of course I have all of you as an added support so I'll be fine and so will Bushra.
Oh, to get the Christmas back ground scroll all the way to the bottom and click the screen options icon...you'll see it.

I'm going to lunch at PF Changs today...but I'm going armed with a plan...won ton soup and brown rice. Sound good?

BBL

[MelodyC]

Hi ladies...

Well, i just lost my post when i changed the screen options to christmas... oh well...

I had a great time at the party last nite and did my best to make good choices. I had ordered the salmon dinner and i gave my potatoes to DH. I stayed away from the appetizers but the salad already had dressing on it and i had one of the rolls with my salad. I tasted the desert, but it was peaches and vanilla ice cream so i had the peaches and gave DH my icecream. And, i had to have a glass of wine with dinner but i drank 3 glasses of water and 2 cups of decaf coffee so maybe i washed away some of the bad stuff?? I would have loved an hour of dancing after all that but that is not the group for dancing.

I'll be really happy when this party season is over. We have the party this coming weekend, but that is a buffet so i have more control over what goes on my plate and then Christmas eve the family is coming here and i can do the veggies and fruit platters for me and then one last party on Dec 30th, my friends annual holiday party. With any luck i'll be able to bring something.... i see lots of veggie platters in my future!!

Laura... Count me in on the one day at a time plan. After gaining again this week i'm really annoyed at myself for my continuing lack of will power. So, every day i do well is a good day. It reminds me of what my GL said a few weeks ago. You don't have to give up Chocolate forever, just for one day. And every day you just give it up for that one day and eventually you don't really need the chocolate. But if you try to give it up forever you are bound to crack and have some because it is an unrealistic goal. Also, i think i've finally gotten rid of all the leftovers and bad stuff for us. MIL bought real mayo again and i'm going to send that back to work with her, if she wants to put back on all the weight she lost she can do it without taking me with her!!

Nanc... good job of getting to the gym, every day you succeed at your plans is a good day!! Sounds like you are going to be ready early for your trip... good for you, you deserve to relax with family over the holidays!!

Bushra... Seems to me you make a pretty exotic looking Mary Poppins! I think we are ready for the new and improved version :bcb_wink3. Good job of getting on the TM. I think you are wise not to dwell on the loss, just move on and work the program. I'm with ya 150%!!

Deb... Glad to see you are sticking to your agenda. I have great faith in your abilities and can't wait to see the new year, new you!!

Michelle... I hope things go well with your student today. Tell me again, what do you teach?? I have incredible respect for anyone who works with kids, i don't have enough patience for that sort of thing.

LauraND... WTG on that awesome loss!! Every ounce counts and as long as it is going in the right direction it is all good. I had to laugh at your bumbling bear comments... i have one too but he has to be pretty loud to wake me up from a sound sleep.

Ok... i have to finish some paperwork before i go get ds from school and go to my PTA meeting. Hope everyone is having a great OP day and sticking to their plans!!

[motivated_in_mn]

Hi Ladies! I am sitting on the computer was the baby crys himself to sleep again... We'll get through this. :bcb_cry: . Tomorrow is WI. I could use some skinny vibes. I am hoping that the haircut will help, but I think the loss from the hair will be offset by the weight of the products in my hair:bcb_grin . I guess we'll see. I got the baby a new carseat today and installed it. That's a workout right there, but I'm going to the gym today, anyway. I am 2 pounds from the 40 pound mark. I have to make new goals now since I've been slacking this last month, but I stayed with it and lost back everything I'd gained instead of throwing in the towel and giving up. That's something.

Bushra- Sorry your weather is so yucky, I am going to try to find those pickles. I imagine Minneapolis is large enough that I could find them somewhere, or I'll find them online- I love the internet! Sorry about the gain, too, but stick with it. It'll come right back off!

Debbie- I am glad you're back on plan. It is so much easier to do this with SDS's isn't it! I was tell NDLaura that I NEED this place and you girls. I hope that you have a great OP day

Vicki- I hope that all is well with you! Do you set up a Christmas tree? I think it started as a German tradition with Martin Luther, but I could be wrong. I still want to see pictures of your hair.

NDLaura- I hope that your Crowning goes well:bcb_bigsm . Is that like a coronation? I don't have a dentist appointment until January, so I am feeling a little left out...

Laura- I am sorry you're stressed out. The Holidays are so wonderful but so hard, aren't they. How is the Nutcracker practice going? When does Alyssa perform?

Mary- I like Regge, too. Toots and the Maytals, Jimmy Cliff- Esp. "The Harder They Come" CD which has some great songs like "You can get it if you really want" which is a great WW theme song if you ask me...

Mel- Glad you had fun at the party and AGAIN you show your leadership with your determination, your will power and your planning. YOU ROCK! Veggie platters to all and to all a good night.....:bcb_smile

Gotta go... I'll bbl:bcb_salut

[busymommy]

HI all, back from lunch. I ended up just sticking to the won ton soup and counting 2 points for the won tons just to be safe. I also had brown rice...Core!

Shi, I know its tough to let the little one cry...but you will get through it and so will he.
Alyssa dances this weekend, I'm really looking forward to it...I'll post pictures of her in her costume.

Melody, sounds like you did ok food wise...actually sounds like you did a great job food wise at the party. I think the one day at a time thing is the best way to look at it. Like your GL said...it can be overwhelming to say I can't ever eat (insert food forn here) again. But if you do it one day at a time well then that just makes it sound easier. Those days and pounds lost will all add up and before ya know it...GOAL WEIGHT!
I'm gonna send ya an email too.

Nancey, thanks for your quick response earlier...

Ok ladies BBL