Weekly goals/roll call for 4/12/04

Good evening everyone. I'm sorry that I almost forgot to do this. We didn't have school today, so it almost slipped my mind. I have had a horrible week because of PMS. I snacked my way through the week. Then when I snack, I don't get my fluids in. I also only walked one day last week. So................ Goals: 1) Walk at least three times this week. 2) Do not snack in the evenings. 3) Drink at least 64 oz of fluids daily. I know, I know, I sound like a broken record with my goals and I am sorry about that. I just am feeling sooooo guilty about snacking. Hopefully my appointment this week with the psychologist will help me to get a handle on things. How are you doing? What new size are you down to? Did you try anything new on Easter? What did the bunny bring you? Let's hear from you! God's blessings to you all, Andrea

Hi Andrea..... Well Easter went alot better than I thought it would.... It was my first holiday since my surgery..... So I really had no idea if I would try and get into things I'm not supposed to.... My only problem was snacking on the ham as i was putting it away.... which didn't stay down....... So I guess i learned something that way..... My hubby and I have been walking so that is going well he is getting me to "JUST DO IT!!!!!" I'm even getting those darn protien drinks down....... Well everyone, keep up the good work.... Andrea I'm sure this week will be better......... Just that snack demon....... Well I'm off to bed I think.... Have a great week everyone.... and see you next week at the support group meeting!!!! Hugs... BYE.......... Lisa

Hey Everyone! I had a fun time in the Quad cities...I just got back 15 minutes ago. I got to meet Andrea and Laurie...and they both look way thinner in person. I feel bad I didn't get to meet more of you...but I will. We had a great time chatting and sharing pictures...Andrea even made us a healthy dessert. I am now addicted...I want to meet all of you in person!!! Adventureland...here we come...I do have a connection at A-land...and I'm calling tomorrow...I'll let you know if I can get the tickets for less than $18. My weekly goal.....get organized! With my summer schedule/spring band trip and concert. Start monitoring my food again...thanks Andrea!!!! Take care everyone and I'm on a quest to meet more of you!!! Watch out...I'll be knocking on your door soon....Elizabeth Deb Paul PS I started at a 32/34 and for Easter I wore a size 16w dress

Deb I would love to meet you sometime - I live in Ankeny and work in SE Des Moines by Southridge Mall!! Maybe we could meet sometime at the mall or something and Mall Walk!! And Chat! What was the yummy treat Andrea made for you - I need some new Ideas!!

Deb, I look forward to meeting you, but if you wanna find me lately, I will be at Methodist Hosp. or at Mom's house. She should be home in a few days, but I will be there taking care of here for a while. She came to my house and got me everyday after my surgery and took me and my dog (only had one then not two like now) to her house to spend the day so she could "babysit" her baby. Then made my sister take me home every evening. LOL How can I not repay the favor? I am going to try really hard to do the Adventureland thing. Take care, Elizabeth

Hi everyone: I post on this page once in a while, but I'm usually a lurker. I tend to go to the FEB/2004page. So many of you seem to know each other here, that's great. Anyway, my goals this week are to: 1. chew, chew and chew, (does the chewing get better?) 2. water, water, water 3. protien, protien and then more protien. I was never a carb person before this surgery, but now that is all I seem to want. What's up with that? I mall walk too - at Northpark. I bet I see some of you walking and don't even know it. Eileen

Hello everyone I had a good easter but snacked way to much my goals this week are 1 walk everyday 2 situps 3 less snacking 4 try to lose a pound 5 drink water dont feel bad andrea I sound like one too but we have to keep doing these. everyone have a good day take care hugs Laurie

Good morning to all.....my goals this week is to take my vitamins every day. i usually for get it. to not beat my son (i remind myself i love him very much).. to walk more. the most important goal this week for me is not to chicken out and to keep my date. have a great week all.....and the snacking is good if you have protein in it. well talk to you guys later.....lynda

Hiya All! Well, I'm taking a quick 5 to check the Iowa boards before heading off to work. I'm LOVING my new job! The people there are WONDERFUL Well, my goals for this week are #1-LOSE at least ONE pound~this dang plateau is making me so SAD! #2-Get all of my homework done ON TIME! #3-Walk, Walk, and Walk SOME MORE I hope eveyone has a great week and ENJOY the BEAUTIFUL weather that is on its way (((HUGS))) Tammy

Made it through Easter- although I did sneak a bite of French Silk pie- wasn't nearly as good as I remember! Have gained 8 pounds since Friday- can we say "fluid rentention"??!! Will resume my diuretic today, and get rid of that pesky water! 1. Monitor salt and fluid intake to reduce fluid rentention. 2. Get to the gym at LEAST 4 days this week. 3. Forget that I ever heard the word ice cream! Good luck to all! Jeri H.