Since my old journal was getting so large, and this is Independence Day, I decided a new journal was in order. What could be a better time?

I am sitting at 230 today, very soon to go into my next decade...somewhere I have not been since 1989. How exciting is that??? Now that I have to "aggressively" attack my weight (for the gallbladder and heart murmers) I feel a new commitment. When I feel tempted, I tell myself "aggressive". It's working for now.

Hubby and I went shopping first thing this morning, triple coupons!, and bought a lot of healthy meats. Chicken breasts, lean beef (95%), lean white pork for him. We're going to bbq later. His fav hot dogs are Ball Park Beef Franks. Nothing else! Well, they make a light variety now that is still beef, and over half as much fat, and he jumped right on it! We went to Ponderosa for lunch yesterday, and he ordered a diet soda and ate salad first! Things he would never have done. So, he is making changes, just not as quick as I'd like to see. I'm not saying anything. He's still a bulk eater and doesn't feel satisified unless he's full.

Looks like my daughter really screwed up this time. When she came home last weekend, apparently she snuck some razor blades out of my house and took them back to the hospital. She doesn't understand that she is endangering the other kids. She was told this before, but doesn't care, I guess. Naturally, she lied about where they came from, but when I looked in the bathroom, I found the handles that she had removed the blade from. It looks like they are going to send her to the kid's jail afterall. She cannot stay safe and behave. She has emotional problems, but the behavioral problems are stronger at this point. It's really a shame. I thought she was really changing, but she's been snowing me, too. We're going to confront her on Tuesday with the handles and let her know what's going on. She doesn't know at this point that she'll be going away. She's 16, and can't continue in this manner.

My oldest son called yesterday and apparently he lost his job last week! They were evicted from their apartment, and since he was too far away, he couldn't get there. He could have walked. Now he's going to have trouble with his probation department. He doens't have a permanent address, no job, she might just lock him up. He asked if he could come home again! I don't want him to. I know that sounds harsh, but he has put me through hell, and only comes home as a last resort! He won't follow the rules when he's here, and I don't need the aggravation. :(

My youngest son went away with his father on a camping trip. I won't see him for a week! That stinks.

I have laundry to do, so I'll check in with you all later!

Have a great weekend.

Stacey

I don't know how you stay on track with all the stress you must be facing. I don't understand why razor blades? Isn't your daughter interested in any kid things like swimming and sailing and learning to drive?

I peek in on you hit and miss knowing I lose too much time online if I'm not careful but hate hearing about the ruly loss of youth in your older children. She is missing out so much fun and comraderie with you.

I wouldn't be able to stay focus, afraid me and a Twinkie box would be in the car together. I would be comforting myself with every drive thru on the main strip in town.

Stacey, you are a strong woman. I just feel there has to be some way to reach your daughter. Something she wants more than her destructive behaviors. It must break your heart.

Donna

Hiya, Stacey!

Congrats on the new "aggressive" attitude & the new journal! Hope you are having a happy 4th! :tongue:atriot:

That is great that your hubby is making those little changes. Wish mine would do something more... He still hasn't learned that he has to make changes that will stick for life. He thinks that he can skip meals and he should lose weight. His doctor tried sending him to a nutritionist, but I have my doubts he will listen, if he ever goes... I would be thrilled if he would consider the lower calorie hot dogs, or cheeses, or ANYTHING. I think you are lucky & I think you are wise not to say anything -- unless it's that you're proud of him for trying. :)

Can you believe you are poised on the brink of the 20's!?!? You rock, woman! :ribbon:

Lisrey :up:

Donna: Some days are harder than others. I was very upset yesterday when I heard that she was still doing these things. Kind of like being betrayed in a way. We've been meeting with her therapist every week, talking to her, and she says she wants to come home. But then when she's here, she sneaks stupid things out. When she feels stressed, she picks at her skin and does superficial cutting on her arms. But worse than that, she is getting these things for the other kids! That's where the "endangering the welfare of a child" charge comes in. Oye!

Lisrey: I'm not saying my hubby has lost any weight, just that he's making some better choices. I'm sure that eventually it will all come together. Especially since I told him that WE have to be aggressive! If I'm going through surgery, he's going to help me!! :laugh: I'm so thrilled to go into the 20's. I peeked at the scale a while ago and it did say 229, but I don't believe it yet! Wish me luck!

Stacey...welcome to the 20s...you are really doing well with your diet. My heart goes out to you. My life is much simpler and I don't have the stress that you are going through with your children. Even with my easier life and it is still difficult for me to lose weight and that makes your success seem even more impressive. Have a great month on the diet and stick to your guns with your kids.

Thanks, Artsy!

found you. :)

I'm never far away, Angi!! :)

Hello stacey,

I also bought the ballpark hot dogs but i got the ff ones and they were good too.

I am so sorry about your girl and oldest boy. i hope your girl will one day be reached and do better. i dont think you are harsh as where your older boy is concerned. you have tried and he is now and adult and the only one would can change him is hiself. just like us with weight loss the only person who can change us is us.

your doing so well even under all the stress. i am so proud of you for hitting the 20's. but you have well earned it and deserve it.

take care.

I couldn't quite convince hubby to go fat free. He is pig-headed! His explanation today is that if he just exercises more he will lose weight while still eating anything he wants. Right!! I bought some of those new klondike bars that are 98% fat free, and he ate three!! He just doesn't get it. He doesn't want to give up eating huge amounts of food. It's so frustrating!!

I'll have to try those hot dogs next time. I rarely eat them, but when they're bbq'd I love them!

Have a great time with hubby before kids get back!

Stacey,

Everyone is right - it is simply amazing that you stay on track with all that you have going on- BUT I believe that things actually would be harder otherwise and I think you know that too.

I don't usually talk for other people but I imagine I am correct in saying that we all are SO proud of you - I think you are the ultimate poster girl for DT!

I truly hope that your older kids learn what they need to. Must be so hard for you to watch. Tough love is the only way at the point you're at.

Hugs to you,

Thank you, Anastasia. Eating away my pain/sorrow/anger/frustration will only compound the problem and I've finally learned that. I pray my kids will turn around every day. I know tough love is the way, but some days it's so hard! But then again, when I remember the stress when they were here, I get renewed strength!

Thanks for stopping in! I've missed you.

:hug:

Hi Stacey, :wave:

I see you have started a new Journal and I wanted to make sure I had a way of reading about your successes. At least that way I can get notices when you have posted your successes.

Make it a great weekend. Take care of yourself. As always, Monica :wn

By all means, Monica, remember me!! :laugh: I put a link on the bottom of my old journal, just in case.

I hope you're having a great weekend!

A new DT home for Stacey :)

I seen someone mention ff hotdogs - the only way I care for them is in baked beans ( low fat of course lol ) but as hotdogs on a bun, I don't care for them.

I agree - you are doing :super: and many of us here at DT are very proud of you :D


Jade

Moving into a new journal somehow represents the changes we all go through. It's a good thing! evolution of sorts. :)

I now officially weigh 229! What an awesome feeling!! I took my measurements, and as of last April (284 pounds) I have lost 30.5 inches!! Wow. That's amazing, even to me!

More good news...

Gizzie has one baby so far! I think there's at least one more, but this one was born a little after 5 am and she hasn't delivered any others yet. He's a big fat baby, too! Same color as her right now. Could change? She keeps growling at the other poodle (the sire), but let me come right up to her and pick up the baby. Of course, she watched me VERY closely! :) I guess this makes me a GRANDMA!! :laugh:

She seems fine, and so does the baby. She took right to the baby like a little mama should. Thank goodness!

I'm going to go watch her now. We're going on our dinner cruise tonight, so I hope she delivers all of them today.

ANOTHER DECADE DOWN! THAT ROCKS!!! YOU ROCK!!!!!! YOU GO GIRL! YOU'LL 220 BEFORE YOU KNOW IT!!!!!:cheer: :dc :jn :dn

I plan to be at 220 by the end of the month...that's my goal!!

Congrats on the weight loss!
And becoming a Grandmother LOL

Is it still just one or did Gizmo pop out another yet? anxiously waiting!8-}

Hello,

your hubby sounds like mine. he mowed grass today therefore he felt entitlted to a huge lunch including pie and all.
he argues that i eat like a bird but i tried telling him its actually normal portion sizes and seems small when your used to eating huge portions which we are used to and no amount of exercise will allow you to eat whatever and still lose.
he dont get it either. but he keeps losing and regaining the same 5 pounds over and over and thats up to him.

well take care.

sounds like the yo-yo diet. We've all been there. :( I prefer the slide. just keep goin' down till you hit bottom, stand up, and feel like your on top of the world!:)

Hello everyone!

I have been so busy lately, sorry for not posting! Gizzie only had the one pup, but he's a big, healthy one! I was hoping for two or three, but we'll survive with one. :)

I went to court this morning for the continuing saga of my ex trying to get more money. He won some, I won some, and thankfully, now it's over! He's such a pig.

Amber is done. Her days of behaving have left. She was found with more objects hidden in her room, and supplied things to other kids, which is very serious! They are now recommending that she be placed in the kid jail where they can control her. It still has a mental health facility, so she'll get treatment at least. I don't see her ever coming home.

My oldest called me yesterday to see if he could borrow some clothes from my hubby because all of his were thrown out like trash! All he has now are the clothes on his back. He wanted clothes for interviewing. We have given him so many clothes, and he leaves them everywhere. I have no sympathy anymore. Now he has a new gf, naturally, she has a job and a car. He's such a user. Maybe she can buy him some clothes! :laugh: Before you ask, I have no idea what is going on with the pregnant girl. Her mom keeps trying to get my son in trouble with his probation officer. Now that he doesn't have a job or permanent address, he'll be in some trouble. Not my problem!

There's the quick version! Hubby is on vacation this week, so I'm not getting much puter time at night. Last night was my night with the youngest, so we went to Pizza Hut, Dollar Tree, and then got ice cream at Friendly's! I did, I got a Cyclone with M & M's, and enjoyed every bite! LOL I'll be going home tonight and exercising.

I'll be glad when hubby goes back to work! He's driving me nuts! He chases me around all night. :) Yes, I should be glad that he's interested, but I think he spends all day just waiting for me to get home, and then pounces! Sheesh...give a girl a break! I have so much on my mind, and so much work, I have lost interest in sex. Sad to say, but that's my problem lately. No desire. Hubby hates it! It could be the meds they have me on too? Not sure. Could be stress? Possible!

I have to get back to work. I'll try to catch up on everyone's journals soon.

:hug: to all my good buddies!!

Hi Stacey, :wave:

LOL everyone wishes there husband would chase them around ..... Les used to do that but thank G-d he doesn't run as fast as he used to ..... lol or is it that I can now run faster than I used to.

It has to be hard going thru all that you are going thru with your ex-husband and your children BUT YOU ARE SO WITH IT ... which in my book makes you ONE CLASS ACT You have a great deal of strength ..... and I admire you for being the person you are.

You take care of yourself and make it a great day. As always, Monica :hug: :hug: and an extra :hug: BECAUSE YOU SO DESERVE ONE

I would have ate every bite and then licked the cup! I love those! LOL

Angi: Would you believe I actually left some of the M & M's in the cup? They were too chocolatey! But it sure was yummy. :)

Monica: I know I should be flattered, and he's faster than me!! Thanks for the hugs, I sure could use them.

I think I'm catching a cold. My throat is sore like when you have post-nasal drip, and I just feel yucky. I was looking at my throat a while ago, and I saw a red sore. I don't know what that is, but I'm thinking if it was strep there would be more than one? I sure hope so!

I'm off to relax and go to bed. Talk to you all later!

Hi Stacey,
One pup!! OMG I would have the pup spoiled so bad that no one would ever want little pup but me. Of course no one would get the little bugger either.

My goodness you sure have your hands full with your children or should I say young adults. I give you lots of credit for knowing when to say no and mean it. Takes a lot of energy and time. Good for you for being a strong lady!!!

So hubby is doing some chasing!! Poor guy all the chasing to find you not interested. Sometimes meds will slow or even kill sex drive. Happened to DH then happened to me. Had quite a dry spell for both of us. Then we got to old!! Hahahaha was fun while it lasted. Would you believe while I was taking a class for the knee surgery in the materials was a booklet on sex and positions for after surgery. Cliff and I both had a laugh over that one. Too funny.

Well I just stopped to say hi since I haven't been here for ages but needed to stop and see how you are doing. You are doing great!!

Have a great night!!
Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Lizzie: I feel so bad when I tell my hubby to go away! Nicely, of course. I've been forcing myself to spend quality time with him even when I don't feel like it. I eventually do get in the "mood", but it's hard. Yesterday I went home and initiated. He seemed grateful! I felt so bad for making him feel that way. He does SO MUCH for me, and asks NOTHING from me. I'm spoiled rotton! NO LIE! He takes care of everything and doesn't complain if I don't do housework. He knows I'm working hard trying to keep extra money coming in. Once in a while I cook him dinner, and he always raves about it. :( He's such a good man. I'm the luckiest woman in Syracuse!! :laugh: He's very much "old school" and I'm not. He keeps me grounded, but gets mad when I spoil my son. I give in way too much to him. But that's my baby!

Anyway, I'm trying to look at things from his perspective and be a nicer person to him. Not that I mistreat him, but I don't want him to think I take him for granted, either.

Little pup is doing great. So cute! Hubby said "we're gonna end up keeping him, aren't we?". No. I won't. He's adorable, but I don't need another male running around the house! We'll probably breed my dogs one more time in a year or so, and then get them fixed. Hubby wants a black one.

Back to work...lunch is over! Talk to you all later!

Hey Stacey!

You are so awesome...I cannot believe it...or better yet...yes I can believe it...you have made to the 220's!...Congrats...I am so happy for you!

You are the ever shrinking woman...you are catching up to me...hehehe...sad to say...

So sad to hear about your daughter...it was beginning to sound like she was doing so well..............I hope it all works out!

Keep up the great work!

Question.....you mentioned you took your son to Pizza Hut...what did you eat while you were there?

mcmarto

Hey Mc! I missed you!! Pizza Hut - salad and ONE breadstick! And diet pepsi, of course. But the Cyclone at Friendly's was my bad choice of the night! :laugh: No biggie though, I'm not kicking myself. And it was YUMMY!! LOL

I'm sad about my daughter too. I really thought she was turning around.

Catching up to you...hmmm...216 sounds awfully nice! But you'd have to stop losing, and I don't want to see that! Keep going, and I'll keep chasing!

Talk to you later!

Hello,'

great job at pizza hut to get salad. i dont hva that willpower with pizza. we ordered pizza tonight and i ate it but i also hardly ate today at all so i dont feel i over did it.

tommorow going swimming. hope its nice out. its suppose to be.

got the house too so will be busy for a few weeks with moving but am so thrilled.

enjoy your weekend and take care.

Hi Stacey,

I just wanted to let you know that I had the same problem your daughter does. Ultimately, it means that she hurts and doesn't know how to express it.

It will be up to her when she stops. No treatment or facility will help until she decides she doesn't want to do it any more. I'm quite sure, however, that that time will come for her. No one wants to live like that forever.

Have hope.

Hi Stacey! Back from KY. Had a nice relaxing, uneventful time. Just what I needed. I need to get back on the ball now. I still have faith in your daughter too. Eventually, she'll get tired of fighting herself. She has a lot of love from you and she'll begin to see.:)

Hey girl...I forgot to subscribe to your new journal and it took me a while to find you!

If I went to Pizza Hut I would need a small pizza...and a breadstick...and some wings!

Good for you...you have such restraint!

I have made it through 4 days of the SBD diet...yahoo!

I am losing...I feel it...

Hope you have a great weekend!

mcmarto

Hello,

How are you doing? stopped by to wish you a good weekend.

take care.

Haven't been around to see you around myself but I hope all is well! :)

Sent your package yesterday by regular mail. Let me know when you get it! It's just a little freebie we give away to the first few customers on a one day sale but I really liked this one. I took three of them and put them together to make an anklet. :)

good morning Stacey, Hope all is well with yoiu,, thinking about you.

Stacey, haven't seen you in a couple days, hope you're doing well :)

Hey...where is my inspiration?

What are you up to?

Hope all is well and you are losing...losing...losing!

mcmarto

Stacey, where are you???? :) Hope you're doing great

I have not been able to get myself back under control. Why? Stress? Bored? Tired? Don't know. I'm at 233 today, which isn't that horrible, but I have to start NOW. I haven't had a salad in over a week! Not like me. Haven't exercised in a week, except for 15 minutes on the bike last night. I need to regroup. Find my mojo again.

I have no doubt that I can and will do it. I have just under 4 months left to lose 33 pounds. Not impossible. Just have to DO it!

I worked for 10 hours straight yesterday on my internet business, and my tush is sore today! Too much sitting. Tonight I don't plan on doing anything work related. Gonna read a book! I registered for my next class today and my school starts back up on 8/18, so then I won't be able to read.

Back to work. Talk to you all later!

Angi: I got your package! You're so sweet. Thank you so much!!

Mc: I might have to borrow some of your motivation this week!

Wanderer: Thanks for thinking of me!

Good to read a post from you again, Stacey... sorry you feel off track. I know that you'll be bouncing back here quick -- you have such a great thing going, those habits are still there & you will recover. I always find the summer a hard time to lose. I think I like summer food too much, and I feel like since I do more exercise, I should be able to eat more! :ha:

Good luck this week. What are you gonna read?

Lisrey :ex:

Hi Stacey,

I'm with Lisrey tonight. Nice to see you back, and you will find your mojo soon. You have always pulled yourself together before, and I know you will do it again. You are really determined, and that will take you to your goal.

Try to find some way to release most of your stress, if you can. Meditation should be easy enough if you will take the time for it. I hear it works very well.

Whatever the case, I am thinking of you and wishing you well.

:hug::hug:

C'mon girl...get back into it...you need to catch up to me...down from 215 to 206!...Yahoo!

You can do it...just a minor set back...You are so close to the 220's...you can almost feel it...in your clothes!

mcmarto

Yep, the mojo is coming........You'll get it back! you've done so well. I'm sure you will find it again. :)

Ok, I lied about Monday. I ended up working for about 3 hours at home! SUCKED! But last night I had some time to myself so I watched one of my all-time favorite shows: Jesus Christ Superstar! It was awesome in surround sound! Years ago, I saw it live and it was fantastic. The guy that is in the movie was the star that night. He's amazing.

Yesterday was the FIRST day in almost two weeks that I've stayed under on my points! I'm doing much better now with my snacking, so I should get back on the wagon now.

Got court papers yesterday. The mental hospital my daughter has been in has decided that she's too much of a threat to herself and others so they are recommending that she go to the kids jail. They wrote that they don't know if she will EVER benefit from therapy! That sucked. But they had to make an impression on the judge. We go back to court next Thursday. I don't know what she's going to do with her life. She's so lost.

Haven't heard from my oldest in two weeks. He's probably up to no good.

I had my youngest last night, but he played outside with his friends the whole time. I was sad! I told him that I would like to see him too. He felt bad then, and we made a deal that we will have dinner together, spend some time together, and then he can go play with his friends. I don't mind on the weekends, but Tuesday I only have him for 4 hours.

New pup is getting bigger! He's not walking yet. I can't wait until he can. He's so cute! We have to get him eating and drinking on his own so that the mama can dry up. He is 3 1/2 weeks now.

That's it for me! Thanks for your encouragement. I knew if I came here it would help. Mc, I'm very impressed! I'll never catch up to you, but I won't be far behind! I did ride my bike for 25 minutes last night. :)

Hello,

glad to see you found your mojo again. we all get off track now and then including myself but the important thing is to get back on the wagon which you have done and knew you would.

sorry about your girl. hopefully one day she wont be so lost in life.

well i am totally busy so gotta run but wanted to say hello.

take care.

Sometimes you just have to put your stress and worries in "Someone Elses" hands. I've got tons of prayer for you as I know all you DT buddies do!!!! Take care of yourself Stacey. Keep yourself healthy. With a heart as big as yours, it's hard not to worry about everyone in it but, it's your turn. Better times will come :)

Well girl...I am glad to hear you are working out!

Sounds like you are back on plan too!...Good for you...you are one of my biggest inspirations here...

Have a great week!...

SBD is for me!...mcmarto

Hey...I posted then it disappeared...lets see if it appears when I submit this one!

mc

Sure enough...there it is!

pfft...mc

Hi Stacey, been hanging with a friend for the last few days so I haven't posted in a few. So glad to see you're doing well.
:)

Hope all is well...come back and share!

mc

Hi Stacey,

I have missed you so here I am saying "Hi". Glad to hear things are better as far as getting back on track. I know how hard that is to get back on after being off for a while. I am working at getting back 100% myself.

Take care of you first then others!!!

Love and hugs,
lizzie

I'm sending good mojo vibes your way!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D

Where are you?

What are you up to?

Are you taking a break?

I am off to LV...hope you have a great week!

mcmarto

Hello,

wondering where you are and how you are.

drop in and say hello and that your ok. im getting worried about you.

Yoohoo, Stacey where are you???? hope all is well. :)

STAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACEY!!!!!

I have been to Las Vegas and back...what are you up to?

mc

Stacey as you can plainly see we all miss you,


come back....:c( :c(

I have had a rotten month or so. I didn't realize how long it had been! Last Thursday, my hard drive crapped out and I lost EVERYTHING!! All of my work files, my financial files, and pictures from my digital camera that I cannot get back. I was devastated!

I am back on program...actually TWO programs. I'm still doing the WW flexpoints, but I'm also doing the 6 Week Body Makeover. I started last Saturday and have lost 4 pounds already! I'm back at 229 and very happy!!

I'll come back later and update everyone on my wonderful little family.

I missed you all, and thanks for your kind emails and posts. They meant a lot!

I love you guys!!

Hi Stacey,
I am on a mission to find you and here you are. I just told the Angels I was going to look for you. Yep you have been gone a while. Glad you are back and still in one piece.

JMM said he was still at your place but slipped out to tell Toby who just told me. YIKES> Hey did you that Montgomery Gentry is the older brother of JMM. I was shocked but then I really looked and you can see it in the eyes!! The Montgomery half anyway!

Glad you pc is ok and you are back!!! Darn losing the pictures! Darn that is heart breaking. I think I better print mine out then. I would be very unhappy if I lost all mine too.

Hope to see you soon!!

Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Thanks Lizzie!

I did know about the Montgomery brothers, but JMM is MUCH better looking! Different mothers maybe?

I joined an online backup company so that I will NEVER lose everything again. Just put your pix on a floppy disk and you should be fine.

I'll try to find the Angels thread soon.

Love & Huggs!

Hello,

glad to see your back and doing well on diet. but am sorry you lost so much from the hard drive.

take care!

Thanks, Sandy. It sucks, but I'll get over it...and I've learned the importance of backing up my computer!

Hi Stacey, I cant believe you are nearly at goal. How do you feel?
When I first started, I thought, wow, I am past the point of no return, how am I going to pull this off. My highest weight was 315 I think. I started losing here and there, but I dont know how or why. I actually started dieting at weight 289. I am now 239. Looking back, that journey back from the point of no return wasnt bad at all. Actually the time has flown by.

What online service do you use for backup? How much does it cost?
I have had a few computer crashes myself. Its just aweful!

Well, you have a good day today Stacey, glad you are back.

Here I am again! A new day, I feel great, staying on program, what more could I want???

Bird Songs: Actually, I'm only near my personal (mental) goal of 200. After I reach that, I'm shooting for 175. WW says I should weight between 139-167. I'm 5'10", large framed, I'm going to be realistic! You've done really well too. And I love your quote about the resentment. Too true!!

Here's my update:

Oldest son: IN JAIL!! They finally caught up with him for the violation of probation. He could be in for up to a year! He went back to court this morning, so I should find out later. He had it coming, though. I couldn't do any more for him. He still has the $2,000 (at least!) in bogus checks that he wrote. They'll catch up to him eventually!

Daughter: Been very good since 8/31. That's a record for her! We go back to court on the 23rd to see what they're going to do with her.

Youngest son: :not: He is a sweety. With being sick this week, I didn't get to see him on Tuesday, but I will soon. Every time I try to call, he's already gone! Drats!

Hubby: Doing really well. Sticking with our program. Worked 60 hours this week and might have to work tomorrow. :(

I'm doing good. Busy as the dickens! But I have to stay on top of it. I am GOING to succeed!!

Hey, Stacey!

Missed ya! Glad you are back to DT-ing and that you are on track. It sounds like you are feeling good about your plan and are ready to drop some more poundage. :party: Sounds great!

Lisrey :ex:

Thanks, Lisrey! It actually feels good to be back on plan and LOSING again!

I'm down to 228 today. I tried on some of my older clothes last night and fit into some that I haven't worn since 1990!! That was certainly a boost to my confidence.

I am hungry so I'm going to make my dinner now. I'll be back!

Another great day! I'm finding that I'm not hungry. Strange! We have a turkey breast in the oven now, so that will be yummy!

I have a ton of homework to get done before midnight, so I'd better scoot. Plus I have my first mid-term due by Friday. Ugh!!

Talk to you all later!!

Hello Stacey, Glad to hear you are getting back on track you will do this look how far you have come. I'll be your :cheer: & :coach: we will do this together. Ruthieb

Hello,

sounds like your doing great. i am glad to see you back and losing too,

take care.

Thanks Donna & Sandie!

Today went well. Stayed on points. Had a few York peppermint patties (mini), but that's the worst of it. I've been staying away from sugar, sodium and soda, so I'm a little disappointed that I ate them, but they are low fat.

My son is still sitting in jail, has no clue what is going on. I tried to call his PO, but she didn't call me back. Frankly, I think he should sit there. He did the crimes, do the time! He goes to court tomorrow for an aggravated harrassment suit his ex-gf (pregnant one) filed against him. I have no clue!!

My daughter is still doing good. They told her that if she keeps behaving then friday she can apply for "level 2", which I guess has more privileges. I'm glad that she's doing better. We go to court for her next tuesday.

Time for me to hit the hay. I'm getting sleepy! Have a great night, all!

Hey I have been to NY and back...and now you are back!...Amazing!

Glad to read you are on plan...how is the new flex points program?...Is it better?...The same?

I have been off my SBD plan now for 3 weeks...I have gained...need to get back into it and get under 200 this year!!!!!...I must!...I am so sick this weekend so I can't even think about it...hahahaha...yet!

Have a great weekend!

mcmarto

Stacey!!!
I've missed ya girlfriend!!! Been working to much but I haven't given up!!! Hit my first big goal! Looks like you're booking along to!
Ang

I'm suffocating! I have one more paper to do, and I'll get a break from school. Yippee! It's only a week, but it's something.

I like the new flexpoints plan. I don't have to remember anything. I'm using the new etools on the weight watchers website, and that's very nice at tracking for me. I'm on the move again and determined! I'm like the energizer bunny!! :)

Ang: I'll have to see what you're up to. I'm happy for you, whatever it is!

Mc: It's just like riding a horse, get back on! You'll make it. We'll all make it!!

Hi Stacey, :wave:

I just finished posting in the 100 Plus Chat Forum and checking my email I saw your post ....

Congratulations you will have quite a celebration :balloons: for having successfully achieved your goal by your :bd IT IS DOABLE ..... AND YOU ARE THE PERSON WHO CAN AND WILL DO IT . Make it a great day. Thrilled to hear about all the positives going on in your life. As always, Monica :hug:

Thanks, Monica. I have two weeks to lose 5 pounds. If I work my ***** off really hard, I can do that! I really wanted to be at 200 by then, but I'll take the 220, and work for the 200 next!!

I hope things are good with you. I'll try to catch up on journals this weekend.

Hello,

glad to see your still doing so well. always proud of you. i need to get back on the horse again but it seems i keep falling off it.

wanted to say hello.

take care.

Hey Sandy!

Long time no see! How's your new house? I'll have to come by your journal and catch up a bit.

Good news, I got an "A" in my Principles of Management class! That means 100% tuition reimbursement from my company. Yippee!! My next class is Business Ethics and starts next Monday. I'm getting there!

I'm still sitting at 225, but I used some of my flex points over the weekend, so I'll be ok. Hopefully, I'll see a loss by Wednesday (my weigh in day). I'm doing really good, feeling stronger and more in control of my eating. Nighttime is the toughest still. That's when I'm sitting at my computer at home working, and I start munching. Gotta stop that!

Talk to you all soon! I have to get back to work.

Hey Stacey!

Glad to read you are back...doing well with your points...and...getting an A in your last class!

Congrats...keep up the good work!

Hope your as successful with your next class!

Good luck on your weigh in!

mcmarto

Thanks Mc! Long time no see! I'll be over to check out your journal soon.

Hi Stacey,
Just got caught up on your journal and was out of breath!! Whew girl you are a busy little bee. Just buzzing right along!!

Really you are doing an amazing job of keeping everything in order. I would be a little stir crazy. Hey wait a minute i am stir crazy!!!

I am happy to say I am finally back on my bike and doing fabulous. I am riding 40 minutes plus and the knee is healing and ready to start walking again. Although I prefer riding my exercise bike.

I am really proud of you and all your accomplishments. You are doing super. Keep up the good work. Yipeeeeeeeeee


Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Just a quick post...I didn't make my 220 goal, but I only missed it by 2 pounds. Not too shabby! My goal now will be to get to 210 by 12/31/03. That's 12 pounds. Doable, and exceedable.

I'm heading home now to have my birthday with my hubby and youngest son. The other two are now in confinement! I'll explain that one later.

Have a great night!!

Dear Stacey,

I just noticed today is your VERY SPECIAL DAY. I want to wish you THE VERY VERY BEST ON THIS YOUR DAY OF DAYS ...

May this be the happiest :bd birthday celebration :balloons: and may this birthday BE THE BEST OF ALL BIRTHDAY'S :cheers:

Have and make it a marvelous weekend. As always, Monica :hug:

Hey...hope you have a great birthday!...You sure deserve it!

Chat soon!

mcmarto

Happy, happy birthday, Stacey! So happy for & proud of you for getting to 222 for today. That is close enough for jazz, as they say! You are just wonderful to follow -- you make such great progress! I hope your birthday was the best.

Lisrey :party:

Hi Stacey: I started a Happy birthday thread for you in the pub bu no one else responded..I forgot about it:( but not about you and your birthday. Anyway if you get a chance read it in the pub and if not well have a happy birthday anyway.

Louise

Hi Stacey: I started a Happy birthday thread for you in the pub bu no one else responded..I forgot about it:( but not about you and your birthday. Anyway if you get a chance read it in the pub and if not well have a happy birthday anyway.

Louise

I saw it, thank you Lulu! You're very sweet!!

Monica, McMarto & Lisrey,

Thank you so much! I had a great time last night. I'm very glad this one is over with though. The monumental ones are difficult.

My hubby got me a new fluffy, purple robe, a chenille sweater, and a gold bracelet that I've been eyeing for a while! He never forgets! Oh yeah, I also got a dozen red roses with pink carnations!! Beautiful, and smelled so good! I don't usually like to get roses because they die so fast, but once in a while is ok.

Well, have to get moving..talk to you all later!

Hey...come back and tell us how your birthday went!

How are those flex points coming along?

I know you are doing well...mcmarto

Hi Stacey,

It seems like forever since I've stopped in and said hello to you. I am so sorry. I have been too preoccupied with personal things the past several months.

Anyway, I'm here now and I promise to visit more often in the future. You are such an inspiration to me. So the more I visit the better off I'll be.

I can readily deduce from reading the other posts that you had a birthday recently. So I will add my good wishes to those of the others, and I wish you many more wonderful birthdays too.

Take care and enjoy!
Sandie

Stacey,

Wow, what a wonderful birthday, does your hubby give lessons on how to buy the right gift for your wife? LOL, he could get rich you know. LOL.

Seriously, happy birthday!!!

You are doing so great, just 12 pounds left to go, WOW!!!!

Hey Stacey!...What is going on?

Have a great week!

mcmarto

I'm going to start a new journal today. Look for that one!