Yea Otto!! Yep, that's just what we hafta do! I keep telling myself this as well! It's okay to drift, but the important thing is that we find our way back again as soon as we can, right?

HUGS!!
Linda

Great big hello Boblin and Tymader!
Sorry guys, no good report. Only good to report is walking. I WILL NEVER GIVE UP, I WILL GET IT BACK.

I will try to visit some journals tonight--I will be going away tomorrow night. My kids and I are going to see Toy Story 2 on Ice. It will be fun!

EVERYONE HAVE A GOOD HUMP DAY!
SEE YA ON THURSDAY!
:rose:

Wow, Toy Story 2 On Ice, that must be incredible to take your kids to. Betcha they gonna talk about it for weeks to come.
Tomorrow morning you should give yourself a little pep-talk and then it should be business as usual.
YOU AN DO IT, OTTO! :rose:

Angie

Hi (((((Otto))))))),
Hope you have a good Wednesday and Thursday!!
See you lighter on Thursday!!!!!
:rose: * :rose:
Love Kathlean

Hey Otto!

Walking is a good thang, yanno! I need to learn how to walk in bad weather here. I used to walk a lot in Memphis but there is always somewhere to walk there. If it was too cold outside I would go to a mall or something. That's probably what I will be doing again when I go back this winter.

Hang in there my friend!
Linda

Hi Otto! You say you found those 3 pounds I lost? Just toss them, they were not mine to begin with. I found them in Calgary a few weeks ago.

It's probably the fluid thing again on top of it all. Try not to get discouraged!

(((((Otto))))) :rose: :rose: :rose: :rose: :rose:

Love ya,
Linda

Hi Otto

So we had a little gain no trip is ever perfect. And this is a battle not intended to be perfect that will be off next week and + sure we can. we have to. Good luck.

see you lighter

Linda

Hey there Otto, (((((((you)))))) big bear hug, you know this eating thing is many fauceted (sp?) there is so many things to pay attention too, why not sit and make a list like inventory of the different things, and then take one or two, I find it to hard to tackle all at once. YOu were the person that incouraged me about water, I forgot for awhile and really didnt do as good, So I got a 20 ounze large mug, I am filling and counting, to get that part in, one little area conquered will also make you feel more confident, just some Ideas... YOUR going to do it OTTO, I have every faith in you GIRL!!!!
:rose: * :rose:
Love Kathlean

Hi Otto;
Hope you're feeling better about this whole business! I can't tell from your journal howfar along you are in your journey. Do you still have a bunch to lose?
Pat

otto,
sounds like you have been doing good over the summer too!! Just checked out your stats in your journal a couple pages back. I also read in the SOS about some binge eating...I replied to you on that one!!
I have had a ruff summer around here...been juggling the same da** 15 pounds since April...now I am up around 192 and that is the highest I have been in 4 years....I am feelin like a cow and getting married in 2 weeks...it is so good to visit the journals of some of the folks I followed in the spring...LOTS of motivation here!!
I guess we all just have to take one day at a time and forget what each of us perceive as a "bad day"!
Keep up the good work!! You are doing GREAT! I am so envious...you are almost to goal!! Those last few pounds are a bit**, but you'll make it!!
Huggs,
Angl

Otto, I know you're not gonna hang your head but that you're gonna stand tall and fight it all the way.
You CAN DO this! You know it! Focus and keep working at it.
Success!

Angie

YOU GUYS ARE THE GREATEST!!!

Tmayder, no problem--I will take those 3 lbs and throw them away for good!! (no worry, I definitely wont send them back your way!) You are doin' great!!

Boblin-thanks for the good wishes!

KathLEAN-I can't thank you enough!! That water thing, that pushy me, and Here I am not drinking it when I binge, I would start out drinking it, get to 4 glasses and then stop...bad, bad, bad. Although I did drink it all today--and you are so right!! I beat the binge thing today...so good for today...WE WILL MAKE IT!! WE CAN DO THIS!!

Pat, thanks for stopping by...sorry it is so messy in here, mixed up eating...binging-- next time you stop by...it WILL BE MORE POSITIVE!!

Thank you Angluvmrcy for your encouraging words too--good to see you back and recommitted!

Noenoe, I bet you are getting tired of hearing me complain... 8-} Is it possible to kick this problem forever <IMG SRC="smilies/question.gif" border="0"> Will I ever kick this problem forever <IMG SRC="smilies/question.gif" border="0"> Its always great to see you!

Well, not to be repeative, but I AM DOING BETTER. HAD THE FLU SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY, SO THAT MAY HAVE GOT ME BACK ON TRACK!!!

Good eating day today, and walked 1/2 hour today. I am looking forward to the time change this week, that way it will be light in the morning, and I can go back to my regular daily routine of walking in the morning, I plan on doing it, now matter how cold, even though i dislike the cold!

:rose:

Hi there (((((Otto)))))), glad your feeling better, looks like your back on track, you know what I think that helps me more than anything on DT, seeing people turn it around, helps us all do it quicker ya know!!!
Way to go!
Love Kathlean

I just hadda pop over and say "Hi"...although I am a TERRIBLE pen pal!!! :o After tonight's work, I am gonna be off for a couple weeks getting ready for the wedding so I can be on an off a little more until we go away for a week.

Sounds like you have a busy schedule. I read the thing about your mom and soccer...I have family literally boycotting my wedding due to the fact I did not take my wedding 350 miles to them X-( I guess sometimes people dont stop and think about how much it hurts when they let you down.

Keep up the good work!! I lost all mine over 14 months the first time...I dont know how long you have worked, but the last few pounds will take longer than the first ones!! I noticed you have done the math on it and the closer you get to goal, the harder it is to add up a 3500 caloried deficit to lose a pound....but it'll happen!!

Huggs,
Angl

Dear Otto,
are you back on track? I have been thinking of you alot. You have been so helpful to me & have really inspired me in the past.
I wanted to write you a few triggers for binges that I have experienced
(1) being too tired
(2) eatting the same foods every day
(3) that time of the month
(4) trying to diet too `perfectly`
(5) certain trigger foods
(6) being human!
The main thing to believe is that we CAN start again. Forget about the slip & know that you are loved & valued & you deserve to ALWAYS be able to have another chance. Sometimes we need to re think our tactics & try another way but its all part of the journey. You will never do so much damage that you cant go on. Together we will all do this even allowing for some steps backwards every now & then!
Love Sharon

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Hi, Otto!

I like Sharon's post! I'm going to remember that for when I hit a bump in the road!

Have a great week and keep working at it--those 3 lbs gained are NOTHING compared to what you're going to lose!! I believe in you! :x

Thanks for stopping by KathLEAN, ANGL, SHAZ AND HMS!! It sure is nice to see you and it really helps making me feel better. I didn't post in here yesterday cause it wasn't a good day, so...
starting tomorrow I AM RECOMMITTED, WATER, WATER, COUNTING CALORIES AND EXERCISING!! MORE WATER, MORE WATER...

I SINCERELY THANK EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU!!! Shaz, all 6 items apply-and you are so right-WE CAN START AGAIN! FORGET IT AND MOVE ON!

HMS-that is true...I will get rid of it!

((((HUGS)))) TO YOU ALL!
:rose:

Go Otto you can do it, if you put your mind to it!!!

LOL I was never a cheerleader I was the athlete but I'm sure you could tell by that cheer.

Keep at it Otto, you are doing a great job by just keeping at it!!! * * *

YES!!! Yer scales moved!! Good on ya!! Are you sure it wasn't a wad of gum or something sticking to the scales? Did it pop off your scales onto mine? :laugh:

GREAT JOB, OTTO!!!!

Cheers!
Linda

here's a cheer Otto when your hot hot hot and girl you are you will find old will power. He just went on a small trip and old whoever that fellow we don't care about the binge monster is what gwenzilla calls him. well i caught him for us all last nite in a connybear sure hope ma is not around or his baby's or i'll be doing more trapping. I'm sure I got him last nite because i got up in a great frame of mind this morning and doing fine.

So cheer up we are only down until we pick ourselves up and you did and i did so did all the rest that was down. I weight in tonight and i have my fingers and toes crossed had to wear my sandles.
See you lighter
Linda

Hi Otto, Congratulations on your weight loss this week!! (((((((((YOU)))))))))) have a great week this week!!!
Love Kathlean

Hi KathLEAN, Deby, Tmayder and Boblin!!

I keep going up and down, but today feels much better, it feels like today is the day I will stick to it! ;)

I got up early and walked today. I am going to try to go back to my regular walking schedule-first thing in the morning, since the time changed it is light out. I believe this helps me stay in control.

I did okay with eating today, except I nibbled a little left over of my daughter's chicken, probably 100 calories worth, but that should be okay. I didn't eat more and didn't binge so...

I went to my mother-in-laws tonight. She was going through cloth, she asked me if I wanted some jeans, they were size 14 and 12. I told her I thought the 14 would fit but I didn't think the 12 would fit. I do not own any jeans--I am trying to wait to buy anything until I reach my goal, so, anyway, I took both pairs and brought them home, I tried them on, and guess what, the size 14 was big in the waist and the size 12 fit perfect!! I am so happy with myself, maybe this will help me to stay focused. 20 more pounds-then maintain, I can do it!!

Have a good day tomorrow!
:rose:

<font color=blue>Otto~~

Congrats on fitting into those jeans!! What an accomplishment! I didn't realize you were so close to goal~~you'll make it, I'm sure of it!</font>

Congratulations OTTO!!! that is so EXCITING!! to be able to wear the 12s, and so close to goal, you can do it, you will, I imagine before this challenge is over you will have reached your goal, and will be on to practicing maintanence!!!!! I am glad I am going to be able to see it happen!!<br />Love Kathlean

Wow Otto! You are amazing! Look at you lookin' so good in those size 12's. You will be to goal in no time. Don't turn sideways or I won't be able to see you since your getting so thin!

Take care,<br />Karen

Hi KathLEAN, Lucky <img src="graemlins/star.gif" border="0" alt="[star]" /> and HMS--so good to see your wonderful faces!! YOU ARE ALL TOO COOL!

I had another good day. Walked this morning. Feels good to do that! Drank all my water. I ate good today, within calorie limit.

Halloween is tomorrow, plans: carve pumpkin after work, maybe order pizza (eat 2 pieces and that's it, no more than that), light the pumkins and go trick or treat. My son is going to be a skeleton and my daughter is going to be a princess. I was hesitant about taking them out, but...we are going.

Everyone have a safe Halloween!<br /> <img src="graemlins/rose.gif" border="0" alt="[rose]" />

Hi Otto! Hope you had a safe and happy halloween. I bet you had as much fun as the kids did.

I wish I could just stop at two slices of pizza. What great control you have!

Take care,<br />Karen

Hi ya Otto!<br /> Sorry I didn't reply to you in my journal. I've been doing badly lately, and when I do that,I don't write in my journal. I hope you had a good Thanksgiving. Mine was all right. Ate way too much though. Hope everything is o.k. I'll drop back in later to check up on you.