Buddy List Aug 11 and onwards

[Elizellen]

I dont post much in this thread, but had to pop in to say it is good to see both of you (Elsie and Monie) returning to the fold
It sounds as if you both have a plan, so go for it, girls!!

[billbazz]

Good Morning Buddy's
After setting the clock's back an hour..decided to go for a tiny walk...
Nice morning here on the Cape: everything is covered in ice...(total silence) like a moment trapped in time...WAAAAAA

Joined the "miles challenge"!!! it counts anything you do for movement. Like walking, running/jogging, biking..ect..ect..I put in for (nose) running and (tears) flowing........

Caramella--Hope the off-site work is not to stressful! And (by getting back on track) you should be Happy!! Yea for both of you! The both of you are real inspirations for all of us.

sugar-- As your Guru..We need to ponder the "cosmic" you, not the "physical" you. If your not achieving (at least 3 times a day) an out-of body experience, then we must boost up the screaming and chanting and........Waaaaaaaa .

Like your plan! great that your going to start training like a Triathlon
runner! seriously tho: Slooooooow, but steady only. Your already the
"winner"!

Elsie--- Fake it till you Make it! Love your "game plan" Have the kid's woodburn your motivational phrase onto a plank. Hang it over the couch..The one the "other" you is stretched out on...............

I have been thinking....
let's avoid overwhelmed....mini goals!! and the Reward system!!
reach a goal and reward yourself...like 1 pound this week = a 6 carot diamond bracelet! Ummmm........ you know what i mean!
(also rereading your post from the 14th, is that why your up to 3 times a week at the gym? either way..too cool!)


Monie ? Hmmmm..... Monie? ..... Nope..never heard of you....

Welcome back! And you have a partner! So Cool! And please start Slowly!
you will be back on track in no time! mini goals for you too! And maybe a game plan will help not make it overwhelming for you also!
Don't make this hard..it doesn't have to be stressful at all!
As you found out..time is finally on your side!

[moniegail]

good morning everyone. thank you for the welcome backs Elizellen and bill. i starting thinking this morning(no cooment from the peanut gallery.....bill....LOL) about the event that caused me to stray from this woe that i so enjoy. it was a freak wind storm, an effect from a hurricane that happened almost a 1000 miles away. it knocked out power in atleast 3 states, and for me personally over 3 days. many others much longer. somehow even after power was restored, i found excuse after excuse why i should wait to start back. the excuses are over now and i'm back on track. i'll be trying to do some batch cooking to have plenty on hand for times when i'm not feeling like cooking. getting back on plan has already made me feel better physically. cutting out the sugar and caffiene have also cleared the fogginess from my head as well. can even tell i'm sleeping better too. with the holidays coming up i know it will be a challenge, i'm glad thanksgiving comes first, it will definately be the easiest. i'm gonna start in earnest finding some recipes for goodies that i can make for family gatherings and such, as i know that will be the big true test.

it's great to be back on plan and with you all again.
have a great sunday.
monie

[sugarsack]

put you back in the fold ? of course monie.. thats what buddies do.... you stumble and come back we try and lift you up... you would do the same for us

welcome back on track !

[Elsie150]

Welcome back Monie!!! You were missed! You and I are in the same boat. Just read back a couple of posts....I am struggling also. Let us help each other!

[billbazz]

Good Mornin' All

Gosh, I hate Monday's!
Here I was, just finishing an intense 8 hour workout with my "personal" trainer. And at weigh in I am Goal weight! Angel's singing, The masses bowing before me! then whoosh...it's off to Mom's. Heaping bowls of linguini with vodka/cream tomato sauce and meatballs the size of my head! Crusty--Garlic butter topped bread too. ****POOF**** Alarm goes off....

Shoot, it's Monday, and I'm freakn' freezing! well...at least I'm not hungry..Hey!? where's Teddy?? what's this? 2 little button eyes?
Did I just eat my little buddy?..............................
Gosh I hate Monday's

[moniegail]

good morning everyone. just thought i'd check in before i headed to work. doing pretty good so far being back on plan. definately feeling better about myself and glad i didn't wait any longer to come back. with DH finally agreeing to join me, things will be much easier. we worked together last night to fix dinner and that was kinda cool. dinner was awesome by the way, we fixed a pot roast in a pressure cooker with turnips, green peppers, onions and celery. then also had a boiled cabbage for a side. tonight i think i'm gonna fix one of linda's recipes, maybe her philly cheeseburger skillet dinner.

well, gonna get to work. hope everyone is doing well.

monie

[Elsie150]

Hey...noticed I had missed some posts!! not good!

Bill!!! You are at goal!!! In less than 6 months...would you have believed that in the beginning. You are a shining example of how to work this program...I am so happy for you. Now what are your plans..

Elizellen...thanks for popping in and lending your support to Monie and I...it is always appreciated!

Monie...so great you are back on track and DH at your side. You can do it. Noticed you jumped right back in on the challenges...you rock!

LMAO...just rereading your email Bill....LMAO....guess you aren`t at goal after all. But see...that is how much I believe in you...I fell for it hook, line and meatball....ROFL! You can do it!

[billbazz]

Wow! This simple little sentence :

Originally Posted by Elsie150

Hey...noticed I had missed some posts!! not good!

Bill!!! You are at goal!!! In less than 6 months...would you have believed that in the beginning. You are a shining example of how to work this program...I am so happy for you. Now what are your plans..

Has given me more motivation than I've had in a month! One day--soon
I will make those words come true.

[JackieBazz]

Hello Buddies!

Remember when I said that I would 'Absolutely not touch that bag of Halloween candy'? Well, that was a dream gone wrong. Because we only had 3 (yes, only 3) trick-or-treaters (Cruella DeVille, a fairy, and a poodle), we were left with 4 pounds of miniature chocolates. And yes, I caved and ate almost all of them by myself. That sent me into a carb frenzie of pizza, crispy pad thai, popcorn, other candies, and just a whole array of no-no's. I even ate these really gross chocolate chip cookies to try and satisfy the spot.

Stress? Well, my Boss will be back, we hope, on Thursday next week. My team has been dragged over the coals on a daily basis by our director (from another country I wish not to mention). We are all women, and if given weapons, would use them at this point. I can't wait for my female Boss to come back and put our (man) director in line. No wonder she took 3 weeks off. We are now all calling her Wonder Woman.

I'm feeling stressed, lonely, upset, overwhelmed, angry, dissapointed, fatigued, fat, and ugly, etc. I don't feel like celebrating anything. I just want to crawl into a whole and dream about good times. There is so much to do that I am getting flustered all the time. But, thank God the presidential election is over. That was one of my big stesses, besides paying the huge bill to replace the engine in our car. Am glad the election is finally over and I have my car back.

Any hoot. You have Bill to keep our 'Buddy Boat' floating. I'm hoping to get back on track by Monday so that I can project a good attitude and provide inspiration to y'all. But, for now, I hope my agony serves to make y'all feel better about yourselves. All that trying and exercising you've all been doing, you make me proud to be associated with you.

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