Deidrah - Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother in law - you and your family are in my prayers! hugs, Britt

(((((((Britt))))))) I know how hard it is to see that gain... You are so strong though and such an inspiration, I know you will get your plan on track and set so that it works for you..... You will see those numbers going back down before you know it... So I had a really good week.... I had a bigger loss before the weekend came... Sunday was hubby's birthday and we went out to eat... I had a stuffed portabella mushroom, a salad, some wine and an entire piece of chocolate cheesecake... I knew I shouldn't have had it, but when they brought that dessert tray, I could not say no.... Then we went back home and I had a tiny piece of cake and a couple bites of ice cream..... Fortunately I am back on track today, but yesterday did me in.... LOL.... Hubby and I never get a chance to get out (maybe twice a year), so I am think I am justified in the splurge... I still have a loss to report though.... Woooo HOoooo... Starting weight = 309 Last weeks weight = 196 This weeks weight = 193 Loss this week = -3 Total loss = -116 Oh and I finished my weight loss journey scrapbook... I love it and I love to flip through the pages and see how I changed from month to month.... I am so glad I took the time to do that.... Have a great week everyone!!!!!!!! HUGS to ALL, Shawn M.

Deidrah, Don't beat yourself up for the small gain. You had an unexpected tough week. Feel proud that you did the best you could under bad cir****tances. I agree with CeCe, you need to pamper yourself and be there for your sister. We are here if you need to talk. Hugs, Valorie

Britt - Love yourself. You know we talked about not beating ourselves up for an unexpected weight gain. Well if all your days were good but one -- that is unexpected - could be hormonal or water retention or... anything. Sounds like you have a good plan to go forward just don't beat yourself up for the past! Ok - I've got stuff going on. Last week I had my yearly with my OBGYN who is of corse thrilled. He did the exam and I have a prolapsed uterus - apparently it is almost stage 2 - - and need to have a hysterectemy. I haven't told many people I just think ... another surgery! Hopefully I'll be able to wait until the summer. Secondly last week I had an interview for a job as the Director of Special Education for a school district in Waco. I interviewed with the HR director and he sent three or four on to be interviewed by the superintendent. I made the cut and will interview with the superintendent soon. If I get this it will mean a relocation for my family. I didn't get enough water yesterday and my weight sure showed it this morning. I'm thinking it is a lot of water though so I am going to opt out of reporting my weight this week. NEVER GIVE UP!!!!!!!! Trudy

Wanda, Just know you are missed but we understand that you have a demanding job. I just wi**** wasn't so demanding right now!!! Your boss sure is making sure you earn that raise, isn't he??? I think he needs to double that raise!!! CeCe