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Ughhhh poor DH had an accident this morning on his scooter going over the railroad tracks.  He is going to be ok.  Very sore, and now has 41 stitches in his face.  14 in his upper lip split lengthwise, 7 in his cheek and 20 right under his chin...that was a huge gash, I thought I would pass out at the site!!!!  My poor guy.

Oh, Dana, so sorry to hear about DH but so glad he's OK. That's a lot of stitches and he must be feeling it. Hope he heals quickly.

Kris-glad to hear you are resting and letting yourself heal. That flash of what could've been is pretty scary to think about. Maybe this will be a new beginning for you, in a way. That big reminder not to carry too much, in any way, and to take care of you. We're thinking of you.

TravelingLight-hope camping is fun! Glad to see you are just moving on today. I do feel like I have a lot more energy and stamina. Now I wish I had a little more time for the exercise than I've had this week b/c it feels good. From the low-point energy-wise to now has been a long journey but it makes me so appreciate it now. Here's my theory-eating out in nicer restaurants is a more OP-more quality, less quantity. Have you tested this? It could be a good date strategy!

Hi to everyone else-I likely won't be able to post tomorrow. Long day at work, followed by meditation group, followed by fireworks. I know the last two don't exactly mesh but....this is my life! Meals are packed and ready to go. Have a great Friday, all!

Good afternoon gals!

First, Dana I am so sorry to hear about your husband. That is just awful and I hope he will get better soon. Take good care of him and tell him that your friends wish him well.

I have had trouble posting and finally got on today. Don't know what the problem is but when I hit reply, a blank page shows up. Wonder what that was about?

The big news: I DID IT!!! I WON THE BIGGEST LOSER CONTEST AT WORK!! 538 smackers pour moi!! Can't believe it is over and all of that hard work is behind me. I will dangle my toe in the abyss this weekend but will not go wild and will carry on towards goal right away. I did have a glass of wine in celebration. Felt good!

Don't know if I can get used to calling Ma----, TravelingLight or Me------, Good2me. Do I have to avoid using your names? I understand if you want to remain anonymous but it sounds so funny. You gals are doing great and are on the road to your goals. We shall all get there and learn to stay there!

Wish I could get to Jersey for a big get together with all of you. Wouldn't that be fun?!! I think you all should plan it and take some photos for those of us too far away.

Kris, I hope you are feeling better and taking it easy. You are indeed lucky that something far worse didn't happen.

Big hello to Pepper, Joann, Tracey, Michelle, Iverly and all of the rest of you. Heidi, we miss you and need you back with us whether you are working the plan or not. Just show up and say hello when you can. We don't judge anyone here: we just care about you and want you to join us!

Wishing all of you a fabulous Fourth of July!! Take care and have a safe and happy holiday. I intend to have a few treats but the key is to not go crazy and get right back on track. We can all do this and no one needs to give up and give in. Do the best you can and I'll check back when it's possible. The wedding is in two weeks so things are ready to get crazy.

Hugs to all,

Hey! Where did everybody go?

Tap, tap, tap...Is this thing on?

Hope you are all doing well. Had a great weekend. Did partake of a few treats for the 4th but no gain! Love it.

Have a good one girls!

 Happy Monday all! 

Man oh Man it was a fantastic weekend!!!  I was active and happy and eating pretty well.  Not great but far from horrible...and I weigh less this morning than I did on Thursday!!! 4 lbs... how freaking cool is THAT!  Some of you who've known me for a while know that weekends really suck for me... well, in the diet regard...I am blessed to have a very active social life... but that blessing can wreak havoc on my waistline....

I'm all cooked and packed for the day (week really) and am very excited about it!

Hope everyone had a great weekend as well.

Morning all! I also had a fun weekend and hope everyone else did too! It felt long and relaxing, even with a few festivities thrown in. Have to get some things grilled up for the week but have my rice and veggies ready to go. 

Let's enjoy the week!

Hi all..managed to lose a pound last week.  It was a good weekend, well ok.;  With hubby accident, things just not so great.  We've been fighting.  Had a blow out on the 4th.  Went to a cconcert last night and barely talked.  Had to do with my DS13, and he is the S DH, so who knows...guess everyone fights.  Going to the gym tonight.  Full guns blazing...I had on my 14 Levis yesterday and a halter & I was getting looks..that feels good..I can almost button my 12s too!!!

I miss you all, way too quiet!

Hi all - back from an amazing camping trip.  If you ever get to Western Maryland (not sure why any of you would), but anyway - Rocky Gap State Park - total government boondoggle, but who cares?  We got the benefit of a 5 star campsite (bathouses with heat lamps, Moen fixtures, etc., trucked in beach, entertainment in the evenings and more -- give me an air mattress and a flush toilet and I can camp with the best of 'em.  If the mattress had given out....I would have gone home.  LOL). 

OK, so the camping was fun - the rest of me....not so good.

I have to admit defeat ladies.  The last week was ridiculous.  The binge monster took over.  Did some serious damage - haven't changed the weight or avi yet.  I'll wait til Wednesday to formalize the surrender declaration. 

I saw the difference during the camping trip.  I had very low energy, very low self-esteem, just felt ICK the whole time.  On the outside I was having fun - I really was.  But on the inside I was hurting.  And hurting myself. 

So -- I have to pick my self up, brush myself off and start all over again.  I just hope I can do it.  Every day this week I said I was going to change and I didn't, but now I'm back in my familiar surroundings,  and I really don't want to feel the way I've been feeling any more, so wish me luck....

Peg!!! You are my inspiration.  You have PASSED me honey - of course I was going in the wrong direction, but I'm going to chase you down, you tall, willowy thing, you.... (and you can call me whatever you like - I'm hiding, but I'm sort of hiding in plain sight).

Dana - sorry about the blowout.  Yes, these things do happen and the accident (and your not feeling well right before that) probably made it worse.  You can get past this, and hey, size 12/14 is a self esteem booster anyway!

Good2Me - you are my inspiration too - get to goal for me, and I'll join you there!!  Deal?

Michelle - glad you did well on the w/e - keep it up.  It feels so good to not feel so bad.  I think I remember that feeling. 

Kris, Tracey, Heidi, Joanne, Desiree, everyone else - hope you had a good 4th.  Help me get back to where I was before.  Please. 

Hi girls!!!  It's me Desiree a.k.a Pepper. Im so mad!!!!   Both my accounts here were either blocked or banished!!!  I can't seem to keep an account!!  Anyone have any ideas??  This is my 4th attempt today and I had to create yet another account !!

Peg....congrats on winning!!!  I am so proud for you!!  Dana so sorry about Dh and the fighting will pass....you have been through alot of crap these past weeks.

TravelingLight....I find you always to be a voice of wisdom and reason.  For whatever reason you are off track, you have the wisdom to work through it.  Sometimes we just need to "do what we gotta do" and move on.

Not typing to you all these last few days have been awful.  I hit a 30 lb loss on monday UNBELIEVABLE....and tonight, once again....I scarffed 2 meatballs.  I convince myself my body was "craving" red meat.

Im glad to be back and I suffer when thee accounts disappear on me.  I don't want to do this alone....i NEED you ALL!!!  xoxo

Hang in there.....

Morning all - Plan bfast - check - 20 oz of water so far - check - 45 minute Leo walk - check - turkey burgers sizzling on the George Foreman - ready to be weighed and packed - check - collard greens cooking ready to be packed - check.  Today is the first day of a new 6 week Body makeover for me - getting in shape for Yellowstone - YAY!

The family suffers when I'm not on plan.  They start eating all kinds of crap too.  This is an unfair burden on me - true, but it makes me accountable also. 

Desiree - you need to call customer service and find out what's going on.  When I changed names I had to delete all my cookies on 2 computers just to be able to get on again.  I assume you have no enemies on the boards blocking you, so it must be a technical glitch.

 I feel the love.  Hope you all are well.  I am going to SNAP OUT OF IT

P.S.  I peeked: Damage is six lbs - 8.5 if you believe I hit 153.  ONWARD

PEG CONGRATS!!!!  How will you spend the buckeroos?

Maxine, you will bounce right back...this is called life, we are human. 

Pepper..  heck ya you are having systems problems, sorry!

HEIDI..I MISS YOU DEAR FRIEND

 Michelle, was so glad to hear you are doing well!!!!!

Meredith, Tracey, hello!!!  How ya doing????

 I miss Fonda & Iverly...I hate when people fall off the map.  I love this thread and each one of you ladies has a special place in my heart.

Hi everyone,

Nice to see more posts!

Peg-congratulations. I hope you are spending the loot on new clothes! Yes, you can call me Meredith. Whatever you like. I still want to see a photo in the dress for the wedding!

T.L. (TravelingLight)-Glad to see you are not fretting and just moving on. I expect I'll have some of that to do in August myself (not to be fatalistic...) I do have goal in sight for the not too distant future and you will get there too. I'm gonna need you to help me stay there.

Desiree-30 lbs!!!! That's fantastic, meatballs or no! Now, you can't say that's been slow-that seems really quick!

Dana-good work on the loss. Are things going better with DH? Is he in pain with all those stitches? I bet it feels good to have the gym back.

Michelle-good to see you finding your rhythm!

Heidi, Kris, and Tracey-we miss you!

JerseyGirl-how's it going?

I'm down 3lbs this week. 7.5 lbs to goal (or at least the goal I originally set).

I am fretting!!  That's where you all come in. So far so good.  I'm measuring in hours now, rather than days - each meal accomplished - each binge NOT taken and I'm doing better.

 Those of you within sight of goal, a suggestion for what it's worth:  Don't keep moving the goal posts on yourselves.  Try getting to your goal and staying there a while.  Maintenance is harder than losing.  We all know that.  Perhaps that's why we keep moving the goals - so that we're always "dieting" or "doing a program."  Just a thought, for what it's worth.  There's nothing wrong with declaring victory.  OK, I won't go there....sometimes the mission isn't fully accomplished....but anyway, back to ourselves....yes we could probably always lose a few more, tighten up some abs, whatever, but why not congratulate yourself for reaching a goal and experiment with Living Lean?  That's my thought for today - and note it's from someone who just took the completely opposite turn in this road we're all on, but hey, do as I say, not as I do.....

Evenin' folks:

Day 2 of the rest of my life and counting.

4 plan meals down.  Had fruit w/meal 4 so MUST do some cardio - been drinking water all day.  Skated this morning, but I won't count that as exercise because it was so frustrating.  Avoiding those frickin ice dancers had me basically cowering in a corner and then I was too rattled to actually do anything.  I was in tears by the end of the session.  (A little fragile these days??? hmmm....).

Damage wasn't as bad as I thought.  I was at 161.5 yesterday and 158.5 this morning.  Still bad, but not jumping out of the 150's bad....

Where IS everyone????

Hi all,

I'm here, T.L, but it is awfully quiet on the thread! Had my Tues. slump of no motivation whatsoever to stay OP so I'm putting that behind me and getting back on track.  Glad to hear it wasn't as much as you expected. You are doing soooo much in your life and are a great person. Be gentle with yourself. Just think if you hadn't started how you'd be feeling.

I think you're right about not changing goals too much. For me it is certainly not about perpetual dieting, that is not me, (hence the perpetual weight gain :) It's more that I can't tell what I'll feel like until I get there and I'm doing a fair amount by how it feels. My Wii Fit suggests a BMI of 22. Anyway, I'll see when I get there. I have been having trouble staying with it so I may just have to take these next steps slowly, be flexible, and deal with the all/nothing on/off thing.

 Gotta run, it's tournament time.  Hope everyone is doing OK today.

Hi peeps..hoping for 40 tomorrow!  So it's the end of my 2nd 6 weeks

Weeks prior to start -5

1st 6 Weeks:  23

2nd 6 Weeks:  15.5

Almost 20 inches.  I put 12 week photos in my gallery.  Can get in a 12, cannot button.  I am an apple, hmmm could be worse.  2nd pap came back with abnormal cells and I have to have another biopsy...I hate those things...  I don't like people digging around inside me I get faint.  Ughhhh well...feeling good wearing skirts to work.  I also have guns, well tiny pistols if you will.  LOL!!!!  I want to see some new pics of Peg!

Love you all.

Am I tall or is he really short, lol.

Dana - you look AWESOME in your picture.  You will get wherever you want to go on the program - and you have all the photos they tell you to take to prove it - a trip to LA in your future??

G2me - you have rocked this program in such a short time - you will know when it's right.  I think it's a struggle.  Everything around us shouts sugar, salt and fat and yet when we eat like that we feel sluggish and, in my case, sad.  So every day is a choice between healthy "clean" food and more of the stuff that drags us down.  At the same time, you can't lock yourself in a box - there are times that call for some grown up drinks or salty fatty food.  I will say that a full week or more of eating like that and it was like going down into a dark place.  The pleasure of the anniversary dinner - a dinner with friends - a lunch ou with a colleague - none of that would have done damage.  It was the what the hell eat literally everything in sight that threw me - that's the piece that has to change.   You are more balanced than I am in that regard.   You will get to where you want to go and if you slip up you will be able to get there again before you do something stupid like gain 66 pounds (oh, turned it to "me" again - slap). 

Hello everyone else - getting enough sleep is another key part of success, so I had better get to bed!!

Good morning friends!!!  Dana I loved the picture lol, and yes you look great!! 

Im feeling alot of positive vibes on th board here, and it's great.   I am going to Dorney Park next week with the kids, and I am worried.  Not because I feel weak, because I don't, but because I am an avid "food packer", meaning I bring MY food everywhere I go.  I can't store MY food in a hotel room, and we wil be eating out for all our meals.  This makes me nervous of course.  I don't trust restaurants NOT to use salt or oil lol on something I order....why you ask?  I work in a restaurant lol and I know the deal.

Ugh....I hope I can manage.  I have 15 lbs I need to lose by Sept.

Anyways, enough complaining, enough pity party.....I WILL RiSE ABOVE lol.

Thinking of you all, and using you all as my strength!!! Have a great day, stay strong.

Awwwwwwww thanks for the compliments ladies...Maxine, dunno about LA, but I WILL be a success story.  It's my goal!

40 pound tomorrow I hope?