Buddy List July 14-20

[billbazz]

Andie...you got to snap out of it... all that is said from all of us at this board, will always be to reinforce, motivate and inspire your commitment to this WOL. And when your down we all will do our best to pick you back up. but your greatest source of support is right in your own home...

lot of big events coming up..lot of people at these events too--how about they leave saying things like: "wow--see how much energy Andie has? she's like a whirlwind!"// or--"she's sharp as a tack, focused and sure of herself"
point is...last thing on their mind will be what you weigh.

talk to your soulmate--the words of your DH will give you all the power you need....

[billbazz]

hmmm you guy's must think I have BALLOON ANIMALS on the brain!?
I can assure you all--it's the last thing on my mind!!

[moniegail]

LOL bill, i love the avatar, did you do that yourself or did you borrow that from the clown school you attended while on your business trip last week.

i gotta say, i actually chuckled out loud over that one!!!!

[fat4now]

Hi buddies, Just got home from work. Missed my exercising so i thought i would walk around the block at work during my break time. While walking, i spotted a skunk digging around in this field. Seemed like he was chasing me after i got closer to him. Needless to say, that helped improve my step as i headed back to work. My company is on the edge of a state park. We see deer all the time too. One of the benefits i guess Hope you all have a good day. i'm going to bed.

[valleriek]

Originally Posted by studyinscarlet

I love taking the subway. It makes life simple plus I get more exercise not having a car and its better for the environment.
I hope you feel better soon Andie. Maybe you're not 100% thrilled with how you look now (heck, none of us are otherwise we wouldn't be here) but you are taking steps to change that and to get healthy and that is the important thing. Keep your chin up!

Ditto!!

[valleriek]

Originally Posted by fat4now

Hi buddies, Just got home from work. Missed my exercising so i thought i would walk around the block at work during my break time. While walking, i spotted a skunk digging around in this field. Seemed like he was chasing me after i got closer to him. Needless to say, that helped improve my step as i headed back to work. My company is on the edge of a state park. We see deer all the time too. One of the benefits i guess Hope you all have a good day. i'm going to bed.

Thanks for the morning chuckle! LOL!!! Skunk fleeing must be good exercise!

Bill and Monie, great words for Andie.

[2MuchMike]

Hey all - just checking in. Got my 2nd mile of the exercise challenge in last night, in spite of it being hotter than all get out. Really struggling with temptation this morning. Just getting to work without stopping at the convenience store to indulge my old bad habits was a chore.

Andie - hope you're feeling better soon. When I feel that way I remind myself that I can only start from where I am right now and everyday on plan things get a little bit better, even it's not immediately noticeable. Hang in there - it WILL get better!
Mike

[Elsie150]

Hi everybody...I couldn't get back on yesterday after it lost my reply. Then everyone started getting up. Am going through page by page this morning.

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Welcome Nturtle! I love your goals. Stay strong ...you will not regret it. As for the amusement park...have a big legal breakfast. Bring water. Pack something you can eat. Cheese strings...nuked pepperoni...that sort of thing. Find a salad with some protein if you can. If you can't then a hamburger or hotdog is your best bet. Have a diet pop if you need too. That is better than going off plan. Remember that the amusement park is NOT about the food. It is about the time spend with the family. Tell yourself that you are CHOOSING not to have the junk this time....maybe next time....but right now..being healthy and full of energy for yourself and family is more important. YOU can do it!!!

Mike...you are part of our family now!!!

Vanessa...good for you for doing some ab work!!

Andie...very exciting about DH! I totally know what you mean about being the biggest. I am sure that most of us do. I feel that way lots. But we are doing something about it!!! Don't let those negative feelings get to you. Really try to concentrate on the positive...how you are making things better...how loved you are...how lucky you are. Glad your little man home!

[Elsie150]

Ohh....DD is up..
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Val...great news about the baby! I can't remember if I posted about the baby news are not....I remember trying lots...will reply again when I catch up if I haven't...I know I had lots to say....LOL! You got your kids to eat cabbage?? Wow..that is a stronger tasting veggie so good on you!! Val...I would have to say that a lot of times my kids are eating my meals with a bit of 'healthy' carb throw in..brown rice...wholewheat tortillas...that sort of thing. Of couse it is not 100% healthy..but probably 80-90% is. We have 6 kids age 10-15 here and have only opened one big bag of chips since they came Monday and that was for supper last night. They didn't finish it. Nor were the bag of pork rinds finished..YAH for me! I made a big veggie tray..not asking if they were hungry about 1 hour before dinner and just set it in front of them. It was almost all gone..except for a bit of celery and some broccoli. Same with the fruit. We bought no pop. 3 1/2 jugs of koolaid since Monday is good and the rest of the time they have drank water. It is more of a what is in front of them they will eat. I think that is true for a lot of us.

Bill...ROFL!!! Love your avatar...that must have what...burned about 1000 calories making that??? How is your cold? Your appetite? You may have to find some more calorie dense meals. Linda's site should help you. A lot of the casserole dishes are at least 400-500 calories a serving. Some extra cream or mayo and before you know it you are up there.

Hi Jill!!!

Monie...good on you for the exercise! 65 squats in one day!!!!?? YOu rock!

Dang...SIL just came in and the dogs are going nuts....will catch you later...

Vanessa....Yah....for cauliflower pizza. Pretty close, huh??

[livelaughlove08]

wow ive been MIA i feel for a while. I was out of town and there is no computer and AT&T doesn't get service barely anywhere that I was...

I feel horrible about myself ... I cheated one day... the first day I have in a while... but back on track today... don't even want to get on the scale and see what im at for at least 4 days or something... I feel so horrible about the way I look ... so Andie I can relate to you... I love summer.. but I will put on clothes that are short sleeve or tanktops and I just feel like my arms look HUGE ..... so then ill find a shirt that has longer short sleeves... it gets bad... sometimes I get so upset at everything i put on that i opt for a light hoodie even though its like 100 degrees and the humidity is horrible in SC... Ill be happy when its winter so like val said ... I can hide behind hoodies and other things... yay... then hopefully by May I will be near my goal... but i need to stick to atkins and not cheat like I did yesterday!

Hope everyones doing well!