i hope, darlin' July babies...

I had wanted to lose a lot more by July 11th - my anniversary - but the scale has gone UP by 3 pounds. I am craving carbs and haven't drunk protein in ages. Not exercising at ALL. So - I'm looking forward to Vegas so you guys give me the inspiration i need... I am slighlty depressed i thinak as well. Smoking a lot. Drinking too much. It's not that I'm not HAPPY. I Am! I look better and feel better than I have in ages. But skin is sagging here and there and everywhere. I have a LOT of energy but also a LOT of hunger! Goddangitall. I need some friends and some love and some big hugs and even - yeah - some great sex... Goodgoshamighty I have been so freakin busy with work and family - absolutely no time to think of me. I love you all. I am looking SO forward to escaping to vegas! Peter, are ya still getting me at the airport? Are a gonna hold up a sign outside baggage pickup that says the "FABULOUS NAN"? I wish Kimmy and Michelle were coming. I Really wish Ms. Mo were coming. Nan

You don't need them.....you have.........ME!!!!! Kiddin....I want them to come too. Okay Missy.....let's talk. It's probably not depression, but disenchantment.....You are no longer depressed over your weight, but having not reached "goal" yet, so you're not excited either. The weightloss has all but stopped and you're just damn tired of being on a diet. You're too overwhelmed with work and family to make your weightloss a top priority. Then.....there's that skin issue.......ugh!! At least that is where I am at. I actually made the decision to "quit" work for the summer. My world was imploding. I know this isn't an option for you, I just wanted to let you know that you're not alone. I feel it too. As a general statement for EVERYONE: It is, however, very very common for us wls folks to replace one addiction (food) with other equally distructive addictions. (smoking, sex, alcohol, drugs, etc....). Be careful with the drinks! Make sure you are not self-medicating....to fall asleep, to get through the afternoon, etc..... Alcohol has a tremendous amount of calories and can cause you to pack on the weight very quickly. I am not assuming that ANY of you have a problem...just telling you to be aware of how much and how often you are taking a "nip". It can add up to a nasty weight problem and a nasty addiction. Goodgoshdarnitall!!! I can't wait to "escape" with ya girly! Loves, C

Have i said how much you, sweetheart, are an INSPIRATION to moi? Love ya, Nan

Yup! But it's always nice to hear! If I were there right now.........I'd pinch your ass. Oh, did I say that out loud? C

You goober.

Thanks, C..... good words.... I've found myself adding in a gin and tonic a few nights a week, and DO NOT want alcohol to find a place in my addictive personality!! Lori

Oh Nan honey I'm so sorry you're going through this. I wish I was as eloquent as Malibu, but I'm just not. But I second every single thing she said! Know that I'm thinking of you and all that. {{{HUGS}}} honey. Wish I could go to Vegas and give them to you in person. C, give her a few extra hugs from me, K? Love you sweet Nannie-poo!! Lisa

Allecia - you are a simply a beautiful success. nuff said. nan

From your Ky. bud in Albuquerque this week If those pounds can't take a joke, F--- -m!. You look fabululous, you are fabulous and in a few short days, you'll feel fabulous! i'd hug you through this line if possible. i've been equally bad... up to my eyeballs in chili, green and red, and I've had three sopapillas, not to mention, tequila sunrizes and magaritas. Still, there is so much more moderation than in the past! We took our son, Justin all around our old campus and city haunts the last two days. He really enjoyed himself seeing where we raised so much undergraduate hell! Two kisses on both cheeks...by the way, tomorrow's my day. Dave

Dave, I was in Albuquerque yesterday (lay over). I thought of you cause I knew you were there. Happy anniversary a day early Davie-pooh! Love ya babe! C