7/20 goals and roll call (LATE)

Lyn, Great goals. Hope that the heat doesn't get to you this week. The walking has been a challenge for me because of the humidity of late. Wonderful job on the water and the loss. Yep - some loss is better than none! Keep up the good work, God bless, Andrea

Hi Well, made it back from Colorao. Didn't want to come back, it was still in the 90's but cooled and rained in the afternoon, and yes I stayed in the raft, instead of falling out of the boat, I fell in the boat. It was fun. My goals this week, 1) take multivitamins and my calcium 2) drink more water 3) walk more That should do it for right now. Love this support group. Take Care Love Lisa Young

Lisa, I', so glad that you survived the white water rafting. I bet that you flew all over the boat! Good goals with the vitamins. Keep up the good work! God bless, Andrea

Hello All!, First off, Andrea--don't you dare get down on yourself. You are one of the most terrific people I know. We all slip from time to time, that is what makes us HUMAN. Even you, my dear, are going to make some not so good choices. This is when you pick yourself up, brush yourself off, and get back on board the wagon. Having a bad day, or a couple of bad days does not make you a bad person You will not screw this up, because you know what it takes and we are all here to help you when the goin gets rough. Here is my advise to you, don't worry about control all day, every day, try to find control this moment. Take it one moment at a time, and as you go the moments will add up and before you know it you will have a day go by then a week and you are back in control. Sometimes looking at the moment will give you the strength to make it through the day! Email or call me (I will send you my number), let's talk about this feeling down on yourself stuff! I am here for you. As for my week, I am doing great. The fluids are going in, the protein is up there, and I joined Curves! I just love Curves. I had such an awsome day yesterday, I did things I didn't think I would be comfortable doing ever. I joined curves and got measured and I really regret not having before measurements to compare these with, I am so much smaller than I thought. I did 2 times around and felt very comfortable doing everything, I am in better shape than I gave myself credit for. I took my BP in the Wal-Mart machine and my arm fit! No pushing and squriming, it just slipped right in and my BP was still normal with no medication. I went home and went swimming in our back yard pool and my old suit (that was too small last year) is too big. Suits are on sale at Wal-Mart (wore a 24 last year- bought an 18). Then to cap off a truly great I went horseback riding for about an hour. I was on a horse a couple of times when I was a kid and have never "driven" one on my own before, but this time it was just me and the horse, in perfect unison! It was so terrific! I am really enjoying my new life. The final cool part is a little racey so. . . my husband and I are having a great time getting to know one another again. As the weight drops off, my confidence builds, I am feeling better about myself, I am starting to love myself, and that allows others to love me as well. I am starting to feel sexy again, and I feel a need for my husband that has not been there for years. (Poor guy, I don't know why he has put up with me for all this time). On to my goals: 1. Supplements! (doing okay, but not perfect everyday) 2. Fluids 3. Protein 4. Curves 5. Organize that upstairs room (This really needs to happen) 6. Active on the boards 7. Pray Hope you all are doing well!! TTFN Jackie

Jackie, Too cool about the hubby stuff. Mine has also found pleasure in my "new body". He wants to pick me up all of the time,though. That's too much for me, but I will take an occassional piggy back ride! Great goals. I'm sure that you will do well with them. Now about me, thanks for the pep talk. I sure needed that! I will remember to take one moment at a time. I have been struggling since I learned that I can graze, but it is always worse monthly (you know what I mean)! It's already getting better. I certainly will e-mail you whenever I feel that way. I always am scared that I will screw this up and gain all the weight back and be one of those that everyone talks about. Maybe that's why I walk so much - I seem to have more control over the exercise than the food. Sorry, rambling here.............one moment at a time, one moment at a time, one moment at a time, .................... Thanks again and have a great week, God bless, Andrea P.S. If you want to share your phone number, I certainly may call when I have some more anxious moments.