FRIDAY SHOUT OUT!!

Hey everyone -- it's Friday!! So what does that mean -- well for me pilates, and clean house!! For some of you ladies it's Friday Night Out!! For the rest of us, it's Law and Order night!! So how is everyone doing? Oh, I mentioned that I went to Ft Bragg to see my nephew off and I put a picture in my profile of him (with me). He's a good guy, and so brave and ready to do what his country asks of him. Love those military folks!! It's still cold in Virginia -- well right now it's 20 so it's warming up. Yippee!! Come on spring. Looked out the deck yesterday and was startled to see that our heater in our Koi pond wasn't working!! Yikes, it was frozen over completely. The fish don't like that!! Greg fixed it when he came home, so I'm anxious to see how the fish are doing. The purpose of the heater isn't to heat the water, but to keep a opening so it doesn't freeze solid. Hope they all made it!! Not much else going on with me. I am challenging you all, me included, to stop by and read, post, whatever every day. We are getting to what, 17 months out, and yes, I think we still totally need each other. We have a whole set of new issues, new concerns, but we all get there one way or the other. My concern -- I still don't eat much. You would laugh if you knew what I ate during the day. I am at my goal. Am I happy - yes, Do I think it will last - no!! What is going to happen when I can eat more!! I am so scared of that. Does anyone else ever worry that they are going to wake up one day and this will all be over, that we will start gaining and gaining?? I do. So -- hello!!! What's going on with your life? I'm off to pilates but ill check throughout the day. And yes, I expect you all to too!! We need each other!!!! much love donna

I'm having a moody I don't care day... I was suppose to be up at 4 am for someone to drop off a child to be babysat, at 6 am they still hadn't showed. I'm still almost 300 lbs and nowadays it seems I have NO support, The people in my physical world could watch me eat 3/4 of a chocolate cake ( not that I could or would) and just blow it off ..oh your pregnant it's for the baby it's okay....As far as this board family I feel like everyone is either at or so close to goal they no longer need the support I do , or at least it feels that way cuz no one posts anymore I feel like the last person in a marathon and everyone else finished so they just went home , If i quit and just went home would anyone even notice ? Oh well I'm done whining , and as my so called friend pointed out I been doing this for almost 18 months if I don't know how to do it by now I never will so I shouldn't expect people to put thier life on hold cuz I don't keep up...Sorry Shel

ah honey, I totally hear you. You are doing so good, you have stuck with it, you are so diligent about your eating, and walking, and now taking care of yourself in preparation for a little one. You're doing great Shel, and I am going to promise you, right here, that I will be on this board every day for you (except maybe Sunday) and want you to feel my support. Yes, of course, we all know how to do this. But does that mean we don't need support - naw, we still need it. That's crazy about getting up so early for that kid. Drop them!! Let them find someone else. You have other kids that you're watching don't you? love donna

Hey, I come by here everyday just to look,,sometimes I post,. sometimes not, depending on if I feel I have anything relevant to say! LOL I agree, lets keep this board alive, I for one need all the support I can get. Yes, I worry all the time about waking up fat again! Lately I have been grazing and eating the wrong stuff, just cause I have been busy and didnt want to stop and really cook,,so I grab whatever is handy. Its usually wrong. And I never seem to get my water in,,Im so SICK of water!!!! But Im trying harder! Today I took my vitamins first thing, and now I feel really crummy. I should have eaten first! Ok,,lets meet here every morning with our coffee, or shake,or whatever!! I usually do that on the other forums Im on,,and its great fun and a nice way to start the day. My weekend is gonna be a busy one. Church tonight, husband is preaching,,and my daughter and son in law from out of town are coming in, may spend the night. Then tomorrow is my granddaughters 1st birthday. That should be fun. Then Sunday is church twice, so I get to dress up four times!! I have so many new clothes and not enough places to wear em! Man I hate that....NOT!!! Its till cold here, but warmer than it was..around 20, supposed to get down to 5 tonight. BRRRRRR! Well, have a great weekend everyone!! Blessings Betsy

Hi Betsy, where do you live? It's cold here too in Virginia. I hate it. I am a hot person, love the heat, and in fact would love to live in the desert. Who knows, maybe when we retire and can't afford to move back to California. I may not check in on Sundays cause of church, but will try the rest of the time. I need the encouragement and support too. Betsy, you said that you are eating wrong, give me an example of what you eat for a typical day. I bet it's not that awful!! talk to you later, love donna

I live in Indiana,,about 20 minutes west of Indianapolis. Hoosier born and bred, thats for sure. This has been the coldest winter in a few,,and it started out so warm!! Oh well, if you live in Indiana and dont like the weather,,wait a few minutess, itll change!! I usually checke the bards on Sunday afternoons while hubby takes a nap. Lets see,,what do I eat... breakfast is usually a shake, and coffee of course. Thats around 10AM..(I love being retired..up late, sleep late!!) Snack is pepperonis slices, or cottage cheese with splenda and cinnamon in it Lunch is sometimes a bowl of chili with a few crackers and a handful of cheddar cheese..snack is usually cheese or sf pudding or a banana Supper may be a chicken salad with sheese and chunks of chicken and boiled egg. BUT THE NIGHTTIME MUCHIE**** AROUND 9 PM!! Thats when Im usually on the computer,,and its snack time,,peanuts, a slimfast shake, a glass of milk, sometimes chips or popcorn or a few chunks of cheese, any of these,,sometimes more than one!! And I hate water,,and am soooo sick of crystal light!! So, I really need to start writing down what I eat,,,and making myself stop the snacking at night. Thats the hardest part for me! i havent eaten much today because my tummy has been cramping,,maybe that flu trying to get hold. Hope not!! I have had a slim fast low carb shake, another type of shake for breakfast, and 2 ounces of cheddar cheese today. I did my exercising though, and Im drinking,,so far, 20 ounces of water and 12 ounces of coffee.. Tonight after church we are having a dinner,,a chili supper actually, so I will do well thre. And Ill take a bottle of water to churchwith me. So, at least Im trying again! Well, have a great one!! catch ya later Blessings betsy

I'm here, but always usually late at night, almost every day..... I'm SO AFRAID, I'm going to wake up over 350 lbs again... SO SCARED..... I wonder every day.... my mom keeping pointing out things that happen to people I have been fortunate to have had NO complications, and my labs are perfect!! I have only had to take a regular women vits with clacim.. and they're PERFECT!!! NO b12 and all that... I eat almost anything I want in moderation, but stay away from sode, rice & pasta.. Most bread I stay clear of too... Other than that I eat what I want, and gosh carn if I want 3 bites of cake I eat it... and then throw it away or give to rest of family.... COULD I HAVE DONE BETTER???? You betcha......... Am I proud of where I've come??? YES..... I will stay on this board to stay focused and know I am not alone... and you aren't either!!!!!! God BLess!!!! Tanya 358/191/185

Tanya, you look awesome. You should be proud of yourself!! Just curious, what kind of vitamins do you take and what is the dosage? Seems like I am always taking some vitamin!! I was saying the other day to someone that I've had a little flu, nothing serious, but the first thing my mom, and my daughters, said was 'is it because of your surgery'. Funny, people think everything now is a result of the surgery!! Talk to you later, love donna

I take Viactive chewables ( milk chocolate) I take the multi vitamins for women get them at Walmart.. Normal Serving is 1, I take 2... WARNING.... I don't dump, these have 2 grams of sugar each, and are 20 calories each.. For me to get my vits in, I do not care!!!! BUT... Viactive vits are terms for FLAMING on the MAIN board... It WORKS for me.. My labs are perfect... I have taken the calcium one too, but these have 200 mg calcium each in them.. I know I should have more, but once again... my labs are PERFECT... twice now... If you want to know all the stats on them I can get it for you..