Intro (Gina)

Hi everyone! I’m a new OWOA member. I’ve been doing Weight Watchers since October. However, I didn’t officially join until November 26th. I just hit my 50 lbs mark on Sunday. (I’ve actually lost around 70 lbs- but I didn’t actually start weighing myself until I joined WW because I was in denial).

I am a little over 30 lbs away from goal. I think an ideal (and realistic) weight would be in the 120’s, but I am not committed to an exact number yet.  Until now, things have gone pretty smoothly. But as I get closer to goal, some issues are coming up. Such as:

1. I’ve recently hit a bit of a plateau. My weight loss has slowed down and I’ve had to intensify my workouts and make some changes in my diet.

and, the big one:

2. I’m starting to panic about  reaching my goal and actually think part of the reason for my plateau could be due to my fears. (What if I gain the weight back? What if I’m still not happy with myself? Will I be able to stay motivated after the newness of being thin wears off ?  What will I do when being fat is no longer an excuse for not doing something that I am afraid to do? How will I handle the attention from men? etc)

Anyway, despite the challenges, I want this so bad. And, I’m not going to give up.  I feel really blessed to have found such a great group of women to share this journey with and I look forward to getting to know you each better.

 Gina

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1. Welcome Gina!

   Comment by Anita — July 31, 2007 @ 8:57 pm

2. It’s great to have you with us Gina 

   Comment by Debs — July 31, 2007 @ 11:25 pm

3. Gina those fears are real ones but you don’t have to give into them. One of the reasons this web group are so accepting of each other is we are all christians and we know that nothing we do earns us our salvation. we are saved because of God’s great love and mercy, its pure grace. Because of that I know that God loves me whatever size I am. When I turn to food as comfort instead of God yes I am sinning. However it says in 1 john that if we say we don’t sin we are liars but if we confess our sins, God forgives and cleanses us. That means we can start fresh each day.
   I worry about the weight going back. i know the pressures of life that cause me to overeat are not going to go away. However I owe it to God to be as gosd a steward as I can of my body.
   Well done for getting this far. you can do it and keep the weight off.
   Hope the above isn’t too preachy, its meant in love.

   Comment by Debs — August 1, 2007 @ 2:52 am

4. (That last comment was actually my Mum, Elly using the computer which has me, Debs logged in, which is why it came up as being written by me rather than her.)

   Comment by Debs — August 1, 2007 @ 2:56 am

5. thanks Deb yes just came back to say sorry for using her name, it was an accident. Comments are all mine

   Comment by Elly — August 1, 2007 @ 2:59 am

6. Well not all yours, the first one written by Debs was actually me. Anyway, I hope that all makes sense Gina. I guess this is what happens when you have two members of OWOA living in the same house!

   Comment by Debs — August 1, 2007 @ 3:03 am

7. Welcome, Gina!

   I understand many of your fears and have had some of them myself.

   Comment by lady laura — August 1, 2007 @ 5:52 am

8. WELCOME Gina! And congrats on your accomplishment so far!!

   Let’s see…

   Will you still not be happy with yourself? Very possibly. Losing weight did not fix any of my issues except being fat. I’m still NUTS. And sometimes I like that- and sometimes I don’t. But at least I don’t have that self-loathing that goes along with being overweight and out-of-control of my eating anymore. And honestly - I’d rather be fit, cute, and nuts then fat and nuts. I have more energy for my nuttiness…and that has to be a good thing. 

   Stay motivated? I know I’m still motivated. But the newness hasn’t worn off yet. I think that’s where the acquisition of lifelong habits comes in though. Junk food is just SO not a part of my life now. Ditto for over-eating for emotional reasons. Habit is WAY stronger than motivation or mood, y’know?

   Attention from men… Personally, I kinda like it.  But then, I never had it much before. I like the smiles… I just look demurely away. I don’t like stares, though. That’s only happened once or twice- I pretended I didn’t see it and got away asap. And of course, it’s not like I’m dating and having to deal with it on a more practical level.

   Comment by blestwithsons — August 1, 2007 @ 6:21 am

9. Welcome Welcome Gina!

   Comment by Kellie — August 1, 2007 @ 6:27 am

10. Welcome Gina! you’re doing awesome. I haven’t any answers, since I have some of the same questions/concerns but I’m not anywhere near to worrying about it yet ;-D.

    (Blest - I like the phrase “fit, cute, and nuts”… it’s just so cute! and happens to be my goal!)

    Comment by Tracy — August 1, 2007 @ 7:20 am

11. Welcome, Gina! I agree with many of the others - yes, you may still not be happy with yourself even at your goal weight. I think that’s why it’s important to also work on inner issues and our relationship with Christ at the same time as we are working on our ‘outers’, kwim?

    Way to go losing 70lbs already!! I know you’ll be able to bust right through this plateau with a little tweaking to your routine. Good luck!

    Comment by Dawn — August 1, 2007 @ 9:09 am

12. Welcome!

    Comment by Bird — August 1, 2007 @ 1:49 pm

13. Hey Bird- how are you coping with all that extra attention from men?

    (gales of hysterical laughter)

    Comment by blest — August 1, 2007 @ 1:55 pm

14. Thanks for the encouragement everyone!

    Blest, part of the reason I put on so much weight had to do with something really bad that happened in my 20’s and it involved a man. I think the excess weight was a protective covering so that I could avoid having to deal with relationships. I thought if men didn’t notice me much anymore, I could just avoid the whole thing. But of course that only works for so long.

    Comment by Gina — August 1, 2007 @ 3:09 pm

15. [[[[hugs]]]]

    Yeah. I think mine was only a protective coating against my own lustfulness. Honestly, I’m grateful I had a weight problem all through high school. I’m sure it kept me out of trouble!

    Comment by blest — August 1, 2007 @ 3:58 pm

New game (Debs)

Ok, so it’s just too quiet around here. I’ve decided to do something to liven it up a bit. I’ve invented a new game. What happens is I will give you the name of a food, for example aubergine. The next person that reads this post and wants to comment has to tell us something about that food. Now that could be a strange unknown fact about it, or it could be your personal reaction to that food (yummy with …, or yuck I wouldn’t touch it with a barge-pole) or it could be a recipe including that food as one of the ingredients. Finally they have to name a new item of food for the next person to comment on. Got it?

No, probably not. Let me give you an example

If I said aubergine, the first commenter could say any one of the following things

“I love eating aubergine with …..”
“I know a recipe with aubergine in, it’s …”
“I know another name for aubergine, we call it eggplant”

They would finish off by saying “the next food is …” and the next person would take that food and start over.

So there you have it, Debs’ new game. And the first food for you to get your teeth into islemons.

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1. Lemons…
   are perfect sliced in iced tea.

   Bok Choy……..

   Comment by lady laura — July 31, 2007 @ 12:14 pm

2. P.S. Good idea, Debs!

   Comment by lady laura — July 31, 2007 @ 12:14 pm

3. The first time I bought Bok Choy, the one I had was full of caterpillar poo.

   However, that’s not very useful, so I will say that it’s yummy stir fryed with a little sesame oil, soy sauce and sesame seeds.

   Let’s try parsnips

   Comment by Bekki — July 31, 2007 @ 1:08 pm

4. I’ve never eaten a parsnip…and in the past would have said I never would. But now I’ll try just about anything!!

   The next food is tofu.

   (YAY Debs!!)

   Comment by blestwithsons — July 31, 2007 @ 1:35 pm

5. Can’t stand tofu, just cannot do it.
   The next food is pomegranate.

   Comment by Kellie — July 31, 2007 @ 1:38 pm

6. Tofu…I think a person needs to know what kind to buy and how to cook it properly before they try to do so! I made tofu spaghetti once and…well, something was definitely wrong! Someday I’ll try again!

   The next food is blueberries…

   Comment by Dawn — July 31, 2007 @ 1:46 pm

7. Oops, sorry, should have refreshed!

   Comment by Dawn — July 31, 2007 @ 1:46 pm

8. That’s ok Dawn 
   Hmm, lets see. Blueberries and pomegranate are both very cool words. I’ve eaten blueberries, and we have some in the fridge right now, however I’ve never, so far as I can remember, eaten pomegranate.

   The next food is cheese.

   Comment by Debs — July 31, 2007 @ 2:03 pm

9. I love cheese! What more needs to be said? Cheese & macaroni, cheese on crackers, cheese & wine. I think I might be starting to sound like Wallace & Grommet.

   Hmmm, next food is… rhubarb.

   Comment by Anita — July 31, 2007 @ 2:17 pm

10. Ok, pull up some rhubarb from the garden, cut it and wash it, and stick it in a bowl with a dash of water and a little bit of sugar (or sugar substitute). Stick it in the microwave for a little while, until it’s soft and then eat  Add some creme fraiche or yoghurt if you so desire. Delicious.

    The next food is mushrooms

    Comment by Debs — July 31, 2007 @ 2:20 pm

11. Ok, since Debs is jumping in on quite a few, I have to do this one. My best friend once had a recipe which I thought was called Really Good Mushrooms. She didn’t tell me until years later that the recipe was just Mushrooms and that she scribbled Really Good across the top because she really liked them. I have no idea how to make this low cal or low fat. Sorry!

    Here’s the recipe:
    Really Good Mushrooms

    2 tablespoons Oyster sauce
    2 tablespoons dry sherry
    2 tablespoons soy sauce
    4 tablespoons butter
    1 pound mushrooms (or more)
    1/2 cup finely chopped onions

    Combine Oyster sauce, dry sherry and soy sauce in a bowl. Set aside. Saute the mushrooms and onion in the butter over medium heat for 10 minutes. Add the sauce mixture and reduce the heat. Simmer for approximately 20 minutes until the sauce is glossy.

    Comment by Anita — July 31, 2007 @ 2:56 pm

12. Ok people, I’m leaving you to it now cos I’m off to bed. But Anita, they need a new food! Night all xxx

    Comment by Debs — July 31, 2007 @ 3:00 pm

13. oops! I forgot the new food.

    How about tuna?

    Comment by Anita — July 31, 2007 @ 3:00 pm

14. Ooh I love tuna, fresh or tinned. My daughter, HP, used to take tuna for her packed lunch every day - in a pot to eat with a spoon. She didn’t and doesnt like sandwiches. She ate the bread separately just with butter.
    The next food is bananas.

    Comment by elly — July 31, 2007 @ 3:03 pm

15. Bananas are only good if they are still slightly green…unless you’re making CJ’s Oatmeal Cookies, and then they can be all the way ripe.

    The next food is…

    Beans

    Comment by blestwithsons — July 31, 2007 @ 3:16 pm

16. There are so many kinds of good beans. Green beans, red beans, kidney beans, butter beans, but my favorite is black beans. Yummy and heathy too.

    And the new word is Tangerines.

    Comment by Tracy — July 31, 2007 @ 3:23 pm

17. LOVE Tangerines. They are best in January, don’t ask why they just are.
    Shrimp come on down you are the next contestant!!

    Comment by Kellie — July 31, 2007 @ 5:30 pm

18. I love grilled shrimp and shrimp coctail. I used to love shrimp scampi, but it isn’t very figure friendly.

    The next word is chocolate!

    Comment by Gina — July 31, 2007 @ 5:49 pm

19. Chocolate is a gift from God, provided it’s dark. If it’s milk, it has been tainted by the Fall. 

    How about Rutabagas?!

    Comment by lady laura — July 31, 2007 @ 5:59 pm

20. Ok I have heard of rutabagas, a root vegetable I think but I have never to my knowledge eaten one. Are they good? Laura you do like coming up with the vegetables don’t you.
    O and by the way Blest I love over ripe bananas, can;t see what you can like about them when they are nearly green.

    Ok next food is tomatoes.

    Comment by Elly — August 1, 2007 @ 2:58 am

21. (a quite aside to Elly - I’m pretty sure that rutabagas are what we call swede, in which case you have eaten it lots of times!)

    Comment by Debs — August 1, 2007 @ 3:02 am

22. Ohhhhh Tomatoes. Tomatoes can make me cry. I adore them! My grandfather was a farmer and the best tomatoes ever came sun warm from his fields. (which is the part that makes me cry) I don’t think a day goes by in which I don’t consume tomatoes…

    Next food….

    Oats

    Comment by blestwithsons — August 1, 2007 @ 5:44 am

23. Oats are for horses. Okay, they’re for people too. I might be the only one on here who doesn’t like cooked oatmeal cereal-stuff. It makes me want to gag just thinking about it. Childhood trauma and all that. 

    How about Garlic?

    Comment by lady laura — August 1, 2007 @ 5:55 am

24. Laura, I didn’t really like oatmeal until we tried steel cut oats. And we’ve tried cooking it with milk and without milk. I prefer the no milk method. With fresh fruit. Try it. 

    Ok. Garlic. Garlic is used to keep vampires away. (kidding) Also works good at keeping wives away. But that’s a different story. 

    My husband loves garlic. I’m not as fond of it. But most recipes need garlic to give it more depth of flavor. I just prefer to taste all the flavors, not just garlic.

    And, another FYI. Don’t precook dinner with lots of onions and garlic in the morning before going to work out at the club! All I could smell while working out was the onions and garlic my hands had touched while chopping. And it made me want to quit exercising as soon as possible!

    Let’s talk about honey.

    Comment by Anita — August 1, 2007 @ 6:33 am

25. Honey. ick. Don’t like it - and I’ve tried to! The only way I can deal with honey is used as a sweetener in baked goods. Even then, I can taste that distinctive honey taste and it’s not my favorite.

    Let’s see….

    BREAD

    Comment by blestwithsons — August 1, 2007 @ 6:49 am

26. No one touched bread? Christ Jesus is the bread of life.

    And bread is necessary for a nice sandwich, with spicy mustard, lean turkey, tomatoes, cukes, and lettuce. Yummy!

    Jalapenos are next.

    Comment by lady laura — August 1, 2007 @ 11:25 am

27. Jalapenos blended with onion, allspice, cinnamon, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, and probably something I’m forgetting make JERK. Jerk is fabulous on meat - especially a roasted pork loin. I wish the pork loin I’m about to roast had been marinated that way. Sigh.

    Next food…you guessed it:

    PORK!

    Comment by blest — August 1, 2007 @ 1:57 pm

28. Yes pork is probably the favourite for roast in our house. It has to have crunchy crackling usually achieved by rubbing in salt and oil. And I love to eat apple sauce with it but some of us don’t. We also eat pork chops or loin slices quite often as they are easy to cook quickly. Because I work every afternoon I miss being able to start dinner about 4pm.I usually come in about 6 pm now and I am hungry. David makes a good line in curry but he can’t cope with cooking every day. Still haven’t got into crock pot cooking yet much, but slowly will get there.
    The next food is pears because I just unpacked some from my organic box.

    Comment by Elly — August 1, 2007 @ 3:26 pm

29. I make a fabulous PEAR crumble that my family just loves. Next food is……..pizza

    Comment by Kellie — August 1, 2007 @ 5:27 pm

30. A quick and easy pizza is to use a whole wheat tortilla and top however you pleasa! I like mine with pizza sauce (no sugar of course), mozzarella, a little parmesan, chopped peppers, onions, tomatoes, and mushrooms!

    Aw MAN. And I’m so hungry right now!!! I’m going to bed. But I think I’ll have that for lunch tomorrow!

    Next food… NUTS

    Comment by blest — August 1, 2007 @ 9:08 pm

31. Nuts are great. Macadamias, cashews, almonds, pine nuts, lots of yummy nuts. Oh, and peanuts in peanut butter. Who could live in a world without peanut butter!

    Nuts are great as snacks, or in things. My Dad makes a great cashew nut curry. We throw pine nuts on the top of a stir-fry to make it more interesting. Nuts are great

    The next food is cabbage.

    Comment by Elly — August 2, 2007 @ 5:37 am

32. That last commnet was actually me, but then we actually both thought of cabbage at the same moment, so I guess really it was a bit of a collaboration 

    Comment by Debs — August 2, 2007 @ 5:39 am

Weigh to Go!

Good morning everyone and welcome to the last weigh in of July 2007! How was your weekend? What’s on your agenda (non-weight related) this week? Let’s chat! Oh yeah… and

REPORT!

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1. Hello everyone.
   294/261.6/260 (short term goal)
   I am down 1.6 from last week. Yay

   We are still cleaning and washing stuff to get rid of the bed bug infestation. The end still seems a bit too far off for our liking, but we’ll get there in the end. Hmm, later in the week I’m looking after two delightful boys, and since they need to run let off steam I’m hoping the weather will be good so we can get out and play.
   That’s about all. How about everyone else?

   Comment by Debs — July 30, 2007 @ 6:52 am |Edit This

2. Oh, and Blest,when do we get to know the answers to the quiz?

   Comment by Debs — July 30, 2007 @ 6:53 am |Edit This

3. Up 0.8 to 144.0 — gotta love the water.

   My agenda for this week? Lots of work, lots of cleaning, lots of time with friends that I’m sad to be moving away from, and attempting to squeeze in a few workouts. I’d like to maintain around 144 or less between now and the end of the move, and then jump back on the bandwagon to lose the last 5 stubborn pounds.

   Comment by Anne — July 30, 2007 @ 6:53 am |Edit This

4. No change …

   This week is CRAZY! This week includes dr appointments for the two oldest, a baby shower, a Bible study social, rehearse for a special I’m singing at church on Sunday, and keeping my neice and nephew at least one (maybe two) days this week. It’s all good.

   Comment by stephanie — July 30, 2007 @ 7:08 am |Edit This

5. I’m at 145 this morning.

   This week: women’s ministry meeting, leading bible study, working out a new budget (ugh), and uh, that’s about it. I think….

   Comment by lady laura — July 30, 2007 @ 7:18 am |Edit This

6. 143/125/120ish
   down 4!

   This weekend we had a garage sale and I am so glad it’s over! This week I am (with the Lord’s help!) figure out what I will be doing homeschooling-wise for fall and how I will schedule it. I could use prayer for that. Also, we will be heading down to Houston for a funeral mid-week. Bird’s grandfather went to be with the Lord Friday.

   Comment by Brandi — July 30, 2007 @ 7:33 am |Edit This

7. 330/303/150

   Down 2 this week. I have not a whole lot going on this week for the first time all summer. I will have my friends son tomorrow and we will all be going to the movies. Meeting the woman I disciple tonight and just hanging with my kiddos the rest of the week. I am really looking forward to it.

   Comment by Kellie — July 30, 2007 @ 7:55 am |Edit This

8. 147/131/130 No change. I’m sure, due to lack of exercise and general laziness.

   This week: Try to get back on an exercise schedule. PT for my hip is done for now and not much change in the way it feels. Now I’m on a stronger prescription NSAID while doing prescribed PT exercises on my own.

   Also, must get that window trim painted before fall weather rolls in and windows need to be shut. We’ve had a wet summer and last week it suddenly started feeling autumn-like.

   And, 2 more weeks of our cat hobbling around in a splint. He is starting to bounce off the walls and wants to go outside in a bad way - which he isn’t allowed to do until the splint comes off.

   Comment by Anita — July 30, 2007 @ 8:01 am |Edit This

9. 220/173.8/(175)168 new goal
   Down 1.2 since last Monday. A bit lower on Wednesday but hey only Mondays count don’t they!
   Can’t work out how to strike through my previous goal but wanted to leave it in there.

   Weekend well Saturday was CLEANING(bug fighting), Sunday was church really good followed by lunch out with David, Debs and HP to celbrate our 30th Wedding anniversary which is today. Then lazy rest of day as we had a rest from cleaning but I did lots of ironing (the natural progression from washing lots of stuff). I iron in front of TV so it turns from a chore to a pleasure.

   This morning I have met up with 3 old friends which was brilliant - we chatted and caught up and then prayed together. Now its back to cleaning and washing……. and seems like it will be that for the rest of the week. Debs is flagging today as she is gunked up with hayfever/cold.

   We are really looking forward to our coming holiday, 2 weeks in Cornwall from 11th so we will be a bit quiet then on the blogging front.

   David will be cooking curry for our meal tonight.

   Look forward to hearing about the rest of you.

   Comment by elly — July 30, 2007 @ 8:02 am |Edit This

10. Agenda! Wash clothes. Feed baby. Teach math. Wash clothes. Wash dishes. Clean up a mess. Wash clothes. Feed baby. Fix a meal. Wash dishes. Wash clothes. Clean up a mess. Feed baby. Go to pool. Fix a meal. Wash dishes. Feed baby. Go see my mom. Go home. Wash clothes. Clean up mess. Collapse. Go to sleep. Get up tommorrow morning. Repeat.

    170/161.0/120

    Hurray! Charlotte

    Comment by Charlotte Cushman — July 30, 2007 @ 8:15 am |Edit This

11. 204 starting weight / 155 goal

    I found this site through Blest with sons while googling to find the meaning of “premillenial eschatology,” which I still haven’t figured out. Enough theology for today anyhow.

    Agenda - I have about 140 shirts to print and 20 to embroider, plus 48 hats and 3 or 4 jackets to embroider. Plus we are moving, so I have lots of packing and cleaning to do.

    Comment by Bethanny D. — July 30, 2007 @ 8:46 am |Edit This

12. eschatology is the study of the end times. Premillenial means that you believe that the Rapture will happen before the thousand year reign of Christ.

    And your being a person who prints and embroiders shirts means you and I need to TALK!!!

    Welcome, welcome!!

    Comment by blestwithsons — July 30, 2007 @ 9:03 am |Edit This

13. Ok here is something interesting…

    At first i weighed in at 182. Down 4 from Monday. Then 5 min later I didn’t believe myself and I weighed 185. Down 1. Who knows, I’m just glad to be down at all.

    Comment by Nikki — July 30, 2007 @ 9:17 am |Edit This

14. Yeah well…I’m up about FIVE from last Monday.

    Nope. Haven’t been naughty. Well, other than working out so hard that my knees despise me today.

    I know it’s water. I can see it in my face, I can feel it… ARGH!

    Anyway. I am having my husband take my scale away from me. I’m way, way, way too hung up on it. Almost more so now than before goal. I think I’m just terrified that if I take my eyes off my weight for a moment, it will jump back on me!

    I did a set of measurements today and I’m going to work on letting my clothes talk to me.

    Comment by blestwithsons — July 30, 2007 @ 10:54 am |Edit This

15. BLEST! You absolutely *have* to take care of your knees! You don’t want to have both of them replaced. Trust me. It is not a fun recovery!

    Comment by Anne — July 30, 2007 @ 11:18 am |Edit This

16. (not that I’ve personally been through the recovery… but my mom’s doing it right now!)

    Comment by Anne — July 30, 2007 @ 11:18 am |Edit This

17. I’m away from my scales, so no idea what I weigh. The amount of running around I’m doing, I’m thinking it’s gone down, but who knows.

    I’m very very tired. I’ve got 2 more days of the conference I’m helping run left and then I get to go home and collapse in a heap. Looking forward to our family holiday sooo much.

    Comment by Bekki — July 30, 2007 @ 11:48 am |Edit This

18. 231.5/189/160

    Down 1/2 pound. Slow but steady.

    Dang, my honey’s down to 120!

    Comment by Bird — July 30, 2007 @ 4:33 pm |Edit This

19. Ooops my bad…she’s down to 125.

    Comment by Bird — July 30, 2007 @ 4:34 pm |Edit This

20. I’m not counting this as official because I’m away from home, so I didn’t weigh on my scale, but this afternoon I was weighing 220.6 which is finally DOWN and closer to the 2…teens. Anyways, I’ll be back home for next Monday’s weigh in.

    Comment by Cristina — July 30, 2007 @ 6:23 pm |Edit This

21. I’m down 3lbs from my starting weight (which was a couple weeks ago) to 149 - hooray, I’m in the same ‘decade’ of weight as when I got pregnant this last time. I was definitely above what I should be then, so I still have a ways to go after that, but it feels good to be getting closer to where I was a year ago.

    I had a pretty good week - walked/jogged on the treadmill four times. My big downfall I think has been grabbing a cookie or a granola bar or whatever when I’m up at night nursing the baby. I’m not really hungry, but somehow it’s become habit to have a little snack every time I’m up.

    Debs - ooo, bed bugs??? Yuck! I really hope you get rid of them soon!

    Bird & Brandi - sorry to hear about the loss in your family, you will be in my prayers.

    Comment by Dawn — July 30, 2007 @ 9:16 pm |Edit This

22. I’m really late with this but here are my numbers:

    210/165/135 — I have no idea if I am up or down from last week because honestly I have not been paying much attention to the scale. I needed a break from it and I’m still not sure I will consistently weigh in. I’m just taking it week by week. ;O)

    Comment by Mandi — July 31, 2007 @ 8:12 am |Edit This

23. I’m late. 264/249.2/130 - down half a lb.

    I’m a bit sick of being stuck around 249. I am going to exercise more this week and get OUT of this rut.

    I’m curious about what happened with the quiz?

    Comment by Tracy — July 31, 2007 @ 3:25 pm |Edit This

24. 207.5/157.5/120ish

    I’m down 1.5 this week.

    My internet has been down since Friday and it just started working again this afternoon. So, I couldn’t post my weigh in on Monday.

    Comment by Gina — July 31, 2007 @ 5:54 pm |Edit This

25. Oops, totally mised weigh in this week. Probably has something to do with my agenda…potty training my son! I’ll weigh in next week!

    Comment by Christy — August 2, 2007 @ 6:19 pm |Edit This

Get your write on (Mandi)

Warning: This has absolutely nothing to do with weight loss. 

If you did the quiz you may have seen the question about who worked at a pregnancy center.  Well in case you didn’t know that person would be me!  Our center is currently working on creating a devotional for women in crisis pregnancies.  We are looking for stories or devotions from….well….anyone!  I’d like to ask my fellow OWOA pals to help contribute to this book (only first names will be published).  As incentive I am offering L’oreal products (since my hubby works there and I get wicked deals).  The winner (drawn randomly) will be able to select from a variety of offerings including Lancome, Biolage, Redken, Kiehls, Biotherm, etc.  L’oreal even offers a wide variety of products just for men so Bird you are included!! What I’m looking for are stories about 250-300 words about your unplanned pregnancy, or struggle with infertility, or adoption, or whatever else you think might minister to a 18-29 year old female.  Yesterday I got an email from a guy who I am selling my camcorder to.  He knew I worked at the pregnancy center because that is where we agreed to make the sale at.  He then emails me the most hilarious male perspective on the birthing process.  That is going in the devotional! So there really are no limits. It could be funny, sad, touching, your own testimony, etc. Ok so I think you get the idea! Anyone who would like to participate can email me your completed entry to jeffsmandi AT yahoo DOT com.  The deadline will be August 4th.  I’ll announce the winner on August 6th at our weigh in. downloads aamateur porneabdl fetish pornvolt 220 porn6teen show porn6th porn graders7th porn heavenporn fisting abraxoseries porn absoluteporn adina deaftv adu porn tMap

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1. This is intriguing. Brandi and I have some good prego stories with three kids and all. I think I may take you up on the offer!

   Comment by Bird — July 27, 2007 @ 5:21 pm

2. Mandi,
   I sent you a story last night, please let me know if this is what you were looking for. Thanks and best of luck with this.

   Comment by Kellie — July 29, 2007 @ 5:52 am

3. Kellie,
   I did get your story! Thank you for sharing your heart with other women. I am sure this will be a wonderful addition to our book.

   Mandi

   Comment by Mandi — July 30, 2007 @ 6:43 am

4. Mandi - what a wonderful project! I’m not sure I will have time in the next week to put something together (have company all this week), but I will try and I just wanted to let you know that this sounds like a great idea that I hope will minister to many women.

   Comment by Dawn — July 31, 2007 @ 1:36 pm

5. Dawn,

   Anytime you can get one to me would be great! We are going to be working on the book for the rest of the year so there is definitely plenty of time to write one (or two or three!) ;O)

   Mandi

   Comment by Mandi — July 31, 2007 @ 2:46 pm

One Year (Tracy)

A year ago, I wrote my intro.  It was July 26, the day after OWOA’s birthday.  July 26 is my birthday.  It’s still July 26 in mountain or pacific time… so I’ll just sing myself happy birthday again (Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me, happy birthday to MEEEEEE, happy birthday to me - okay, that is a bit ridiculous, but hey, it’s 12:10 a.m. central time and I have had a long happy day.)

I had a hard time writing a goal yesterday.  What is my big goal for next year this time?  I ultimately decided it would be to get to 160. 

I found that I was having a hard time making a big goal because I didn’t make my goal for this past year.  I wanted to lose more weight in this past year.  I wanted to be a success story!  I want to take “after” pictures. 

But at about 248 - I’ve lost 16 lbs.   There isn’t much difference between “then” and “now” yet.  I’m not getting spunked all that much.  I have days where I wonder if I should just give up and accept where I am as the way I’ll be.

But something inside me says NO!  NO NO NO NO.  It doesn’t have to be this way.  I know plenty of people who have made it to the other side.  And I can keep running the race too.

I have lost 16 lbs.  I have a lot more to go.  But even if I only lost 10 lbs a year, it is still a loss.  And I do not accept that this is the best that I can do. 

With God’s help, I can do anything.  Even conquer the laziness and lack of discipline, and even get through the hard times when they come - and lose more weight.  And no matter what else - I lost weight this year.  LOST.  Not gained.  LOST.

And that feels good.

Happy birthday to me.  And thanks to OWOA for one of the best birthday gifts ever.

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« Sober Up, Ladies   Get your write on »

1. Tracy, that was so moving! Yes, 16 pounds is a LOSS…a significant loss! Just take baby steps. One day/meal/hour at a time. I am proud of you and glad to be a part of this site with you. Happy birthday!!!

   Comment by Brandi — July 27, 2007 @ 6:01 am

2. Happy Birthday Tracy, thank you for your inspiring post. I too have struggled with not losing as much as I have wanted but you have to look at every pound lost as one that is never going back on and then just keep moving forward. Have a blessed day.

   Comment by Kellie — July 27, 2007 @ 6:15 am

3. A friend from work lost about 35 pounds (which got her to her “normal” weight) … but she did it in FOUR years! She just wasn’t in a hurry. Like Brandi said, 16 pounds is a loss and a really good one at that. Just think, previously you might have been 16 pounds heavier after a year! 

   Comment by Bird — July 27, 2007 @ 5:19 pm

4. Sorry Tracey its a bit late but glad you had a happy day and happy returns. Well done for hanging in there. Yes 16 lbs lost is worth celebrating. You can do it girl so please don’t give up. You have lots of mates on this site and I don’t think Blest is about to give us up even though she has made her goal. After all its not just about losing but keeping it off too. Go for that goal and we’ll celebrate with you when you make it adn the in between steps to boot.

   Comment by elly — July 29, 2007 @ 10:22 am

5. and I don’t think Blest is about to give us up even though she has made her goal

   Are you kidding me?!!! Of course I’m not!  You guys are family now!

   A late Happy Birthday Tracy! And I am so proud of you! You are still here! You’ve lost weight and you haven’t quit - in the face of a tough year!!! You go, girl! You WILL get there - and what a celebration we’ll have when you do!

   Comment by blestwithsons — July 30, 2007 @ 6:46 am

6. well, I’m glad that Blest will stick with us!

   And I’m out to lose more than 16 lbs this year - though even another 16 would be 32  .

   One Weigh or Another, I’m going to get there!

   Comment by Tracy — August 1, 2007 @ 7:17 am

Sober Up, Ladies (Bird)

It’s been awfully quiet around here after the big party yesterday. I guess Blest is still sweeping the Oh-Wa floors while everyone else is asleep or hung over from a full day of partying hard.

Oh well, it was a fun party while it lasted.

« Some Stats…   One Year »

1. well, I was having fun with my family today. they’re all asleep and I’m having fun with the computer for a bit before I go to bed.

   Comment by Tracy — July 26, 2007 @ 10:22 pm

2. Well we’re having fun with bed bugs. Today is the official clean EVERYTHING in two rooms of our house day. Methinks it’s gonna be a long one.

   Comment by Debs — July 27, 2007 @ 2:07 am

3. I’m very late to the birthday weigh-in. But I weighed myself this morning and I’m down to 165.4, only 0.4lb above my lowest weight so far. Hooray! I’ve got another week of conference work (and conference food) to go, but that gives me confidence that I can make good food choices, even when the food on offer is mostly outside my control.

   Comment by Bekki — July 27, 2007 @ 4:41 am

4. blest hiccups and waves feebly

   Comment by blestwithsons — July 27, 2007 @ 5:14 am

5. Bird, you are hilarious!

   Comment by Nikki — July 27, 2007 @ 7:33 am

Some Stats . . . (Blest)

In one year…

We had 1354 posts and over 7,700 comments!!

463 of those posts were written by (ahem) blest! 

We’ve achieved a technorati rank of 245,531 which is out of over 3.5 million blogs, so that’s not bad!  

We’ve posted over 200 recipes!

We’ve been spunked and spunked again!!

We’ve had a lot of fun, made new friends, supported each other through good times and bad, and even forgiven each other a time or two.

We’ve walked, run, danced, swam, jumped rope, zumba-ed, pilate-ed, and sweated…a lot.

We’ve inspired people that we may never even know about.

And….

We’ve lost over 600 pounds!!!*

What a great year!!! Thanks everyone!!!

 

*note: I can’t give an exact number because not everyone reported in… But it’s definitely over 600! 

« HAPPY BLOGIVERSARY OWOA!!   Sober Up, Ladies »

1. And I must add that, in my considered opinion, we’ve achieved my goal of being the best darn weight loss blog on the web - even if we’re not the most well known.

   I seen quite a few - and nobody comes close. (and I’d be honest about it if they did, too!)

   Comment by blestwithsons — July 25, 2007 @ 4:30 pm

2. You right, girl! I seriously don’t know where we would be food/weight-loss-wise without you and this blog. Thanks so much for being so open and honest about your journey.

   Thanks to all of you who have been a tremendous support and encouragement for us. I started this JUST to support Bird. Seriously! Now, I feel like OWOA’s biggest fan!

   Comment by Brandi — July 25, 2007 @ 6:42 pm

3. It’s been a fun ride. Let’s see how much we can all collectively gain this year, ok?

   Comment by Bird — July 25, 2007 @ 7:42 pm

4. Woo Hoo! That is some serious stats!

   Comment by Bethany — July 25, 2007 @ 9:06 pm

5. You know how big OWOA is round here?
   - OWOA is a recognised word in our house (pronounced oh-wa) 

   Comment by Debs — July 26, 2007 @ 2:23 am

6. I am absolutely 100% certain I would not be where I am today (I mean weight-wise) without OWOA.

   Comment by Jana — July 26, 2007 @ 5:32 am

7. Debs–same here! At first, I called it “One Weigh” for short and I thought Bird’s term “Oh-wa” (good, I know how to spell it now…) sounded funny. But I finally gave in and “oh-wa” is totally a household term for us. When will they add it to the dictionary? 

   Comment by Brandi — July 26, 2007 @ 5:38 am

8. singing 
   You say OhWa- and I say OhWOah
   I drink coffee and you diet cola
   Oh Wa, OhWOah, coffee Cola
   Let’s call the whole thing off….

   But ohhhh if we call the whole thing off
   Then we must part
   and ohhh if we were to part then that would break my heart

   So if you say OhWa and I say ohWoah
   I’ll say OhWa and forget ohWOah
   For we know we need each other so
   We better call the calling off off
   Let’s call the whole thing off!

   

   Comment by blestwithsons — July 26, 2007 @ 5:44 am

9. Blest, I was truly laughing out loud! You have a real talent! Can you please include that track on my CD that you’re sending? 

   Comment by Brandi — July 26, 2007 @ 9:25 am

10. VERY COOL!!! Hilarious little diddy there… LOL

    Comment by Leann — July 26, 2007 @ 5:45 pm

HAPPY BLOGIVERSARY OWOA!!

Oh happy day! Oh happy day!!!! Happy 1st year, everybody! I’m pretty tickled about today, can you tell?

Today’s Very Special Weigh-In is one where we look FORWARD to the coming year. I want you to give your current weight and your goal weight for this day NEXT YEAR. I know some of you do short term goals, and that’s great! But today we are dreaming BIG! Be reasonable, but still aim high!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!

We have lots of prizes today, so let me tell you how it’s going to work. I’m going to list all the prizes here and number them. Throughout the day I will pull a name from the comments (open to ALL - members and non-members alike) and a number from the prizes - that’s how you get what you get! (though obviously, you can’t win your own prize!) If you want to donate a prize, it’s not too late. Just let me know and I’ll add it to the list. Keep checking back all day to keep the party going!!

PRIZES

1. Debs won the Avon shower and lotion set from LadyLaura

2. Blest won Handmade Notecards from Anne

3. Bird won The Good Life cookbook from Blest

4. Leann won the $5 Starbucks card from Brandi
5. Sarah won the book Love Inspired from Jana!

6. LadyLaura won a Mystery prize from Cristina

7. Anne won Bubble Bath from Kellie

8. Mandi won Handmade notecards from Anne

9. Tracy won EveryDay Cooking with Dr Dean Ornish from blest

10. Anita won the mystery prize from Cristina

11. Dawn won the Embroidered frame and notebook from Debs

12. Kellie won Bronzing Powder from Clinique and the book God Has a Plan for Your Life from Gina

And don’t forget to do the QUIZ!!

« OWOA ~ The QUIZ!! Some Stats… »

1. Current weight: 134.0
   Goal weight for this day next year: 125.0

   Dream big (little!) today

   Comment by Anne — July 25, 2007 @ 9:14 am |Edit This

2. 126/115/115
   I’M DONE! So I guess I have no weight loss goals for next year but to maintain, maintain, maintain! Well, and eat better, drink all the water I’m supposed to, exercise regularly, and achieve a spotless house (oh, “dreams” not “miracles” Blest said!) This was my short term goal for the last year or so but I’ve been working on the baby weight (50lbs + on my last pregnancy) and my baby just turned six! Happy Birthday OWOA!!

   Comment by Sarah — July 25, 2007 @ 9:15 am |Edit This

3. What a fun day. Ok my weight is 184. That is down 2 from Monday. My goal for one year from now is…..155lbs. But that is counting on not getting pregnant between now and then. And no, I am not planning on it. That is a big goal. 10 lbs less than when I got married, and its what I weighed in high school. I’m not even sure I will want to get all the way there. We will have to see how things are when I lose more. I hate the, I’m too skinny look, and since I am on the taller side…Well see. But you said to aim big. I think we should dream for small. Right?

   Comment by Nikki — July 25, 2007 @ 9:21 am |Edit This

4. My goal for next year is 125. I’m not saying my weight today because I’m having a bad week and I just don’t want to go there. Today, I’m looking forward to when our Bible study starts again in September, planning a vacation sometime this fall and more enjoyable things like that.

   Comment by Anita — July 25, 2007 @ 9:44 am |Edit This

5. Current Weight 129.6 (don’t you just LOVE fluid? )
   Goal for Next Year… Lose a pound or two…stay the same…don’t really care. It’s all about maintenance now!

   Comment by blestwithsons — July 25, 2007 @ 9:56 am |Edit This

6. Current weight, I’ve still no idea until I get back home to my scales, probably on Friday.
   Goal for next year, 150. But first I’ve got to break through my 165 plateau. And to keep eating well and exercising.

   Comment by Bekki — July 25, 2007 @ 10:02 am |Edit This

7. current weight is 224
   my goal weight for next year is 170

   Comment by Cristina — July 25, 2007 @ 10:40 am |Edit This

8. Today’s weight is 145. Goal for the next year, 135(ish).

   Comment by lady laura — July 25, 2007 @ 10:53 am |Edit This

9. FIRST PRIZE GIVEAWAY!!! The book Love Inspired goes to Sarah!

   Woo Hoo!

   Comment by blestwithsons — July 25, 2007 @ 10:54 am |Edit This

10. Happy Birthday, OWOA!!!!! I am so grateful for all of you!
    Current weight: 127
    Goal a year from now: about 120…maybe more….I will see how things go. When I set my initial goal, I didn’t plan on building up these leg muscles so much by running so that could affect my goal since muscle adds weight. I just think I will know when I get there.

    Congrats, Sarah!

    Comment by Brandi — July 25, 2007 @ 11:07 am |Edit This

11. Today’s weight is I don’t know. I usually weigh myself in the morning, and it’s now 7pm and I know I’ve been drinking loads all afternoon, and I’ve just eaten dinner and it’s that time of the month, so I think weighing myself right now wouldn’t tell me much. Oh, and I’m off out for the evening really soon. However, what I’ll do is weigh myself tomorrow morning and log that here, which will only just be the end of the day for you guys, so I think that helps!

    Ok, at the moment I am around 260 something. I really need to motivate myself to break into the 250s. Dreaming big, I would love to be very close or even past the 200 mark by this time next year. I find it quite hard to grasp a hold of what that will be like, as I have been fat for so long, so I’m not going to try to give myself anything more specific than that, hope that’s ok!

    Oh, and Blest, I have a prize to give away. It’s an embroidered notebook and matching twin photoframe (shop embroidered rather than handmade, but still beautiful. I think that makes sense!)

    Comment by Debs — July 25, 2007 @ 11:18 am |Edit This

12. I’m about 165 right now. Last year at this time I was 210 so I’m down 45 pounds so far. My goal for this time next year is 135. That will be another 30lbs. Honestly I’ve been trying to not make this so much of a focus lately….so we will shall see how this next year goes. My main goals are to be stronger and more flexible.

    Comment by Mandi — July 25, 2007 @ 11:32 am |Edit This

13. OOOooooohhhh! I won something! How fun! Now I can use my acceptance speech! “ahem” I want to thank all the people on OWOA who have inspired me - that would be ALL of you. It’s because you TRY! I am at the pool 4 days a week with my girls. They have lessons and Mommy gets time to exercise without interruption. It makes me sick to see all the other mommies (some daddies too) sitting there with a mostly empty pool waiting for someone to swim in it and they do NOTHING! I know that none of you would look that gift horse in the mouth. When I go out in town and see all the unhealthy people out there I want to grab so many of them and tell them about you all and what you do and that they could live better! They could be healthy! You are all changing your lives one moment at a time with the choices you have made. The choice to improve your health and lead better lives for yourselves and your families. “sniff - I think I’m going to cry!”. You guys are truly inspiring!

    Comment by Sarah — July 25, 2007 @ 11:39 am |Edit This

14. I am still 153… I have been 153 for a very long time. I am glad to, at least, be holding. I have lost 10 pounds and kept it off in this past year, even with a crazy life change (school). Most people gain in such times so I am proud that I have not.

    My goal is to lose another 10 pounds this year (or more if it happens) but I want to lose it and keep it off permanently. So, by next year I will be 143 and have a good BMI and be deemed healthy by all medical standards.

    Sorry, I have not been around much. I am working on final projects for school and have one more BIG test next Tuesday so I will be scarce after this post, too. I am disciplining myself to stay offline and get my work done. Not an easy task… LOL

    I am proud of each of you and blessed to know you all.

    Happy Blogiversary OWOA!!!!!

    Comment by Leann — July 25, 2007 @ 11:50 am |Edit This

15. Next Giveaway!! ANITA wins a mystery prize from Cristina!!

    Comment by blestwithsons — July 25, 2007 @ 11:53 am |Edit This

16. 330/304/150
    So today I weigh 304 which is down a pound from Monday. Happy Anniversary OWOA. This sight is so amazing and I feel so blessed to be a part of it. My goal for this time next year is to be at 250. That is 54 lbs from where I am today. By the grace of GOD, my hubby support, and all of you wonderful gals(& guy) I know I can do it. Congrats to all who have made their goal. YEAH!!!!

    Comment by Kellie — July 25, 2007 @ 12:15 pm |Edit This

17. 264/249.0/130

    Ugh. Up .8 since Monday, but it doesn’t matter. I don’t count anything but Monday

    My big goal is to weigh 160 by this time next year. That would be another 90 lbs off. I *can* do it!

    My other goal is to keep trying and to NOT QUIT trying because I *can* do it!

    Happy birthday, OWOA!

    Comment by Tracy — July 25, 2007 @ 12:23 pm |Edit This

18. NEXT GIVEAWAY!! Mandi wins notecards from Anne!!

    Comment by blestwithsons — July 25, 2007 @ 12:47 pm |Edit This

19. I’ll be at 160 this time next year! I’m 189.5 now. Woo hoo!

    Happy B-Day everybody!

    Comment by Bird — July 25, 2007 @ 12:52 pm |Edit This

20. YAY Mandi! Email me your mailing address at jenniferannecoyne [at] hotmail.com ….

    Comment by Anne — July 25, 2007 @ 12:54 pm |Edit This

21. Thanks, Christine for the surprise prize! I am feeling so cranky today. I’m glad you are all here celebrating! It’s making me feel guilty for being so cranky.

    I am so proud of you all for sticking with it! It’s not and easy thing to change our eating habits. I’m so glad to have this group to be a part of. It really is encouraging!

    Comment by Anita — July 25, 2007 @ 1:07 pm |Edit This

22. Uh, I mean. Thanks Cristina! Sorry for the typo.

    Comment by Anita — July 25, 2007 @ 1:08 pm |Edit This

23. I started out last year this time at 200 and today hit my goal I gave at the beginning of July - to be at 155 by the 25th! I weighed in today at 155.4!!

    My goal this time next year is to be happily maintaining somewhere between 140 and 145.

    Comment by Jana — July 25, 2007 @ 1:14 pm |Edit This

24. Another Giveaway!! Blest won the 2nd set of notecards from Anne. (though she was tempted to fib and say she won the Starbucks card. Aren’t you proud of her for resisting? )

    Comment by blestwithsons — July 25, 2007 @ 2:47 pm |Edit This

25. And another giveaway!! Anne won bubble bath from Kellie!!

    Woo hoo! This is fun!!

    Comment by blestwithsons — July 25, 2007 @ 2:49 pm |Edit This

26. Blest, you’re a coffee fiend!

    Comment by Bird — July 25, 2007 @ 3:00 pm |Edit This

27. Well done Blest for being honest with us
    This is such a great way to celebrate our anniversary. I’m off to bed now (it is after 11pm after all!) once I’ve helped my Mum fit a blanket into the freezer. Yes, don’t ask!
    Enjoy the rest of the day everyone

    Comment by Debs — July 25, 2007 @ 3:03 pm |Edit This

28. Very true, Bird. Very, very true.

    G’night Debs!!

    Comment by blestwithsons — July 25, 2007 @ 3:05 pm |Edit This

29. Anne, Send me your address to kelliesturm1328@sbcglobal.net so that I can send you your bubble bath. Congrats, and your right Blest this IS fun.

    Comment by Kellie — July 25, 2007 @ 3:20 pm |Edit This

30. Yeah for notecards!!! Thanks Anne!!

    Comment by Mandi — July 25, 2007 @ 3:50 pm |Edit This

31. I don’t have a scale at home because I would be totally OCD about it. I weigh in once a week at my WW meeting. I was 159 on Sunday. I hope to be down a couple of pounds by next week. My long term goal is 120ish (hopefully by the end of the year). First, however; I must figure out how to bust through this plateau.

    I can donate a prize for our drawing. Clinique True Bronze, Pressed Powder Bronzer (Sunkissed)
    and the book “God Has a Dream for Your Life” by Sheila Walsh.

    Comment by Gina — July 25, 2007 @ 3:52 pm |Edit This

32. Bird just won The Good Life cookbook! You’ll like this one!! I have it too.

    And I’ll - uh - send it in the same package with the cd I owe Brandi.

    Comment by blestwithsons — July 25, 2007 @ 4:04 pm |Edit This

33. I’m down to 160 - my goal for today was 159, so I’m close!

    Comment by Caroline — July 25, 2007 @ 5:12 pm |Edit This

34. This is my first post here - found this site through Blest With Sons’ blog.

    I’m 28 and mommy to 3 - boy 5yrs old, girl 2yrs old, and our newest is 8 weeks. I’m looking to lose my remaining baby weight and the baby weight from the first two babes as well!

    Today’s weight: 152
    This time next year: 128 (lol, I feel like 125 is too ambitious and 130 not enough!)

    Comment by Dawn — July 25, 2007 @ 5:27 pm |Edit This

35. Welcome Dawn!!!

    Comment by blestwithsons — July 25, 2007 @ 5:28 pm |Edit This

36. Welcome aboard Dawn, lovely name, that is my daughters middle name.

    Comment by Kellie — July 25, 2007 @ 5:39 pm |Edit This

37. Aww yeah, baby! I don’t know how to read cookbooks, though. Good thing I have a honey who cooks for me.

    Comment by Bird — July 25, 2007 @ 5:40 pm |Edit This

38. GIVEAWAY!! Leann won the Starbucks gift card from Brandi!

    Comment by blestwithsons — July 25, 2007 @ 6:04 pm |Edit This

39. Another giveaway!! Dawn won the frame and notebook from Debs!! Now how’s that for a welcome!!

    Comment by blestwithsons — July 25, 2007 @ 6:05 pm |Edit This

40. Yet another giveaway!!!!!

    Dawn — the lucky newcomer — won one million dollars in U.S. Savings Bonds from Blest!!!!

    Wow! Dawn. Can I have a loan?

    Comment by Bird — July 25, 2007 @ 7:44 pm |Edit This

41. Blest…. I have your address somewhere deep in my inbox. Want to send it to me again?

    Comment by Anne — July 25, 2007 @ 7:45 pm |Edit This

42. Giveaways!!

    Kellie won the powder and book from Gina!

    Tracy won the Dean Ornish cookbook from Blest!

    Comment by blestwithsons — July 25, 2007 @ 8:23 pm |Edit This

43. I won something! I won something! Oh, fun!!!

    Comment by Tracy — July 25, 2007 @ 8:35 pm |Edit This

44. Wow - what a welcome, indeed! I feel a little badly for winning something my first time here, but that will just keep me motivated to keep checking in with everyone here! Thanks so much!

    Comment by Dawn — July 25, 2007 @ 8:48 pm |Edit This

45. Final Giveaways!!

    Debs won the lotion/gel set from LadyLaura!

    And LadyLaura won a mystery prize from Cristina!!

    WOO HOO!!

    Comment by blestwithsons — July 25, 2007 @ 9:12 pm |Edit This

46. Anita…congrats! Email me your info at cristinas98 at yahoo dot com.

    Comment by Cristina — July 25, 2007 @ 9:13 pm |Edit This

47. Wow. Look what I missed!

    Congrats to you all. Welcome Dawn.

    And should I go weigh now? Nah! It’s like, almost midnight!

    Comment by Bethany — July 25, 2007 @ 9:15 pm |Edit This

48. Yeah Lady Laura! Send me your info to cristinas98 at yahoo dot com.

    Comment by Cristina — July 25, 2007 @ 9:30 pm |Edit This

49. Dawn you can e-mail me your address at debs.pearce @ ntlworld.com and I’ll get a package in the post to you
    Oh, and welcome!

    Comment by Debs — July 26, 2007 @ 2:28 am |Edit This

50. Ok, my weight this morning (Thursday morning) I’m at 262.4
    I think that’s down a bit from Monday, and that’s probably down to fluid.

    Comment by Debs — July 26, 2007 @ 2:57 am |Edit This

51. Oh–yay! I won

    Comment by lady laura — July 26, 2007 @ 6:25 am |Edit This

52. Sorry I missed posting yesterday. That’s cos when I was on the comnputer later in the day ie when this post was up I was too busy sorting out my banking account. I didn’t move - the bank was taken over but it meant new passwords and a new sytem of logging in on line. think I’ve got it sorted now though. then we went out for the evening.

    Anyway I did weigh yesterday morning and I was 173.2 which was 1.8 down from Monday when I hit my goal of 175 to make 45 pounds lost. I feel a bit like someone else said that only Mondays really count so we’ll see where I am next Monday. My goal for this time next year is 168 I think and to be maintaining around there. I think that is the real crunch for me. I have been here before and thought I wouldn’t put it on again but I did.

    Sorry I feel like a party pooper for not contributing yesterday. I will have a go at the quiz. think I just might be the answer to one of the questions but its hard to say.

    Thanks everyone for being part of this site. It is just so great.

    Comment by elly — July 26, 2007 @ 8:40 am |Edit This

53. Leann–Send me your address, okay? brandiguel –at– gmail dot you know what

    Comment by Brandi — July 26, 2007 @ 9:27 am |Edit This

54. How ’bout I take you for Starbucks next time we get together - maybe in two weeks??? Please… LOL You are not answering my e-mails… I am beginning to get a complex here girlie!!! Are they coming through? I sent two over the past week or so.

    Comment by Leann — July 26, 2007 @ 5:39 pm |Edit This

55. I know I’m late, but still want to add my goal!

    Current- 209.

    This time next year- somewhere between 140 and 155, whatever I decide is a healthy maintence weight for me.

    And hopefully there won’t be a surprise baby in there after my husband returns from deployment!

    Comment by Christy — July 27, 2007 @ 6:40 pm |Edit This