Weekly Weigh In week of 12/3

Good afternoon, November Buddies! I drove today for only the second time since PS 3 weeks ago. I had to go have some bloodwork done, drop off some paperwork at the physical therapist and, of course, shop some! I'm feeling better but still having a ton of swelling in my low stomach and pubic area. I also still can't sleep well because I'm a stomach sleeper and can't do that now!! Saturday I bought a great red dress coat with black buttons and a black belt. I had seen an article in the paper about red coats and wanted one instantly. I had planned on going to Nordstrom's to get one of the ones mentioned in the article but while in Macy's I saw a Guess coat that was very similar. Well, today I wore the coat on my rounds and it attracted so much attention and so many comments! In the coffee shop people kept telling me they loved the coat and how cute I looked!!! In Kohl's strangers kept commenting on it and my physical therapist said I looked hot! So, my advice to you guys - go buy a red coat! I'm definitely trying for the 5 pounds by Christmas but this darned swelling isn't helping much! I'm sticking right at 135 but if there's extra swelling, it might be up a pound or two. So, counting 135, I'm still the same as last week and my BMI is 23.2! With all the temptation around this time of year, I just want to wish everyone well in planning what you are going to eat and sticking to the plan! If you know you are going to a party with lots of goodies, try eating soup or something at home to fill you up so you won't be so tempted! Good luck! CeCe

Glad you got out a liitle today Just think positive - when all the swelling is gone and how great the scale will be and your clothes will fit! 135 - is terrrific! You need to post a picture - of you in your RED COAT Let me know when you post it!!! Hugs, Britt

CeCe, I bet you look great in your sexy red coat! I love red and I bet you do look hot in it! You are adorable anyway! Enjoy! Wanda

Wanda, I put a picture of myself in the red coat on my profile but it's not a great picture. By the way, the Guess coat was on the AOL home page this morning! I'm "cutting edge," don't ya know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CeCe

Hi everyone, Glad to see most everyone is having a great weight loss week. Wish I could say the same for me but I can't. I don't know what is going on with me (yes, I do). I think for one thing I am bloated. Since I don't have a menstrual cycle anymore it is hard to tell because I am not one to have cramps but I do feel a little "fat" right now or puffy or something! So I am hoping that is all it is and that it will go away. I am also having some personal problems at home with my daughter and family and I am finding that I am eating for comfort. I need to get out of this habit but it is so hard. I sometimes just want to go to bed and hide, which is exactly what I did on Sunday night. I am going to the gym tonight so maybe that will help get me back on the right track. I am also reading a good book recommended by my therapist. It is called "When I Say No, I Feel Guilty". I have a lot of "housecleaning" to do in my life and it is so hard for me to do certain things because I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings. But in the meantime I am the one that is hurt and stressed. This book is really helping see what I have to change in order for me to move on with my life and stay healthy. Well, here are my stats: Starting weight: 233 Last week: 145.4 This week: 146.4 Gain: 1.0 BMI: 22.9 Good luck with the next several weeks! Susan

We are here for you Susan I too realize STILL - my firstr thought is to turn to F O O D when "something" happens - happy - sad - frustrated - whatever I feel - It drives me BONKERS Hope you had a good work out! you are in my thoughts and prayers hang in there - YOU can get through this 'strom' in your life right now - there is a 'rainbow' waiting for you hugs, Britt

Thank you, Britt. It has just been a battle lately with my life! My ulcer is acting up too (probably from the stress) so that isn't making me feel any better either. I'm trying to stay away from bad food but it is so hard! I did have a good workout at the gym. I go back tonight for some more fun!! lol. I really must be bloating or something because from when I weighed on Monday I have gained 2.5 lbs! It must be temporary water weight or something because even though I had been eating kind of bad I wasn't eating that much quantity to make me gain so much weight. It will probably come off in the next few days but it sure doesn't make me like myself right now. Plus I am trying to find a sexy (but not too sexy) dress for my company Christmas party and my weight is playing with my head in a bad way! Grrr. Wish me luck in finding the perfect dress. This is the first year ever that I have even thought of wearing something to show off my body. Kind of exciting! I know I'll be okay with the family drama going on right now. It's just so hard to raise a child that wants to be independent but has no clue about life. When I try to teach her she already knows everything (typical teenager). So I don't know what else to do but to make her go out into the big, bad world and figure it out for herself. When I told my family that was what I was going to do, they supported me 100%. But the day I follow through with my decision I have everyone calling me crying and begging me not to kick her out "for the holidays". It is just so aggravating. They always do this at the "11th hour", know what I mean? I'm just trying to do the right thing and now I'm not sure what that is. I don't know. I'm just upset about the whole thing. Sorry! Didn't mean to ramble like that! Have a great day! Susan

Hey Susan, I finally got my period! Yippee - I made an appointment and BAM - I got it! Did you find a sexy lil' dress? You and your daughter have been on my mind - and in my prayers. I have 2 daughters and I am not looking forward to the teenage years - I remember me - My mom said Black --- I said white - I was rotten as a teenager - I am sure I will get "paid back" UGH! Just try to remember - she is a teenager! hugs and prayers, Britt

Hi Everyone, Sorry I missed you last week, been very busy with work and shopping!! For the first time in a long time, I am actually enjoying Christmas shopping. I finally have the energy for it and am not exhausted afterwards. It's been great. If I am reading my list right, I am done!!! I have never finished this early before, I think I shocked myself. Starting weight 349 2 Weeks Ago = 190 This week = 188 Loss 2 weeks = 2 Total loss = 161 Take care, Phyllis

Phyllis, Being done early is so great isn't it - I just have to wrap everything now - I do not want to leave that for the last minute Wow great job with your 2 pound loss 161 pound ummmmm YOU ROCK! Hugs, Britt