IT IS WEDNESDAY!!!!

Hey Steph
You are never rambling..not in my book anyway.  I so enjoy the honesty and heartfelt posts that you put up.  Your sense of humor is just fantastic...I love it!  You have a special talent at telling it like it is while at the same time sprinkling some giggles in.  I am so happy you have returned to posting...I value your experience and your willingness to share and educate us newbies.  From my heart, a big THANK YOU!

No thanks necessary to me.  I've been around here a long time, stayed away for a long time and am now venturing back into the pond as they say.  Believe me, Nancy, I have received way more from here than I have given.  Sometimes some of it not so wonderful, but for the most part it's been great.

I have made some of the best friends I'll ever have from this board and I found the man of my dreams who I will spend the rest of my life annoying.  What more could a girl ask for!

Anyway, thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with me.  It is always appreciated.

Steph

I can feel where you are coming from Steph.  I can't believe how easy that monster climb back on to me.  And boy is it heavy.  That must be where my weight gain came from...lol. 

Newbies....listen to Steph's advise.  It is hard when you get further out to lose so maintain your good habits because it is easy to fall back into them.

Stacie,

What I have learned and keep pounding into my head is that no one can make me fail but myself and I'm not a failure.  Yes, I've strayed, but I can do this.  I can conquer my demons and I will.  Food is a temporary fix to life long issues.  I have to struggle every day to find the strength to do this.  It's not easy.  But I can do it.

I learned the best lesson from my son.  I have a 25 year old 6' 3" son who weighs maybe 180 pounds.  He eats what he wants, when he wants.  I never made food an issue with him and so it's not an issue with him now.  He has a fabulous relationship with food.  If I was able to instill that relationship for him with food, then certainly I can do it for myself.  And I will

You can do it.  Just set your mind to making it happen.  You won't just be helping yourself.  You'll be helping your kids as well.

Steph

Good Morning Jillie and Cali Crew!

Wow, Jillie, what a shout out! I was released yesterday from the prison, um, er, hospital, lol. Actually Dr. Zorn was just being very cautious because I wasn't getting enough fluids in like I should. So now, I seem to be doing better. I have a water bottle beside me. It just amazes me that one spoonful of jell-o (this in no way should be construed as an endorsement for the Jell-o brand, as I am not recieveing compensation to mention the aforesaid brand, Lol!!), anyway, that it fills me up for at least 15 min!! Is that normal? Its actually scary to me. I'm afraid to drink the broth, it seems I can drink 6 oz of that fairly quickly!! I get to start on protien today. I just hope my tastes haven't changed that much. We shall see.
I hope everyone has a fantastic day. Enjoy each other, and bring some sunshine into someone's life. Everybody is going through a struggle.
Hugs, love, & friendship,

Good morning Cali peeps,

Thanks Jillie for being so personable.  So I do believe with Gramps Bday in mind it will be great day.  It is indeed hump day so with that in mind you all have a blessed day.

Marilyn

Good Morning Everyone,


I hope everyone is enjoying this fine morning. Today is my first of 7 days off. YEAH for me. Not to sure what I am going to do with myself. I'm sure I will figure something out.

Chris you can put me down for 7lbs lost.

Diane, good luck with your surgery tomorrow. I will be thinking about you for a speedy recovery.

Michelle, so glad you finally got to come home. Just take it easy.

For anyone else having surgery, or having anniversary's congratulations. I haven't  really been around the past few weeks, so I am not update on the posts.

Eileen

Morning Jilli and all Cali peeps ( I just LOVE that word! LOL)
Thank you for the above mention Jilli...I would love to meet you too!  So, guess I'd better google Templeton, right?  I have no idea where that is...except it isn't in Northern Calif..LOL

I get to report a 1lb loss this week..not much but I'll take it ^_^  I think I might be doing some unconscious self-sabbotaging...just on the brink of going into the 150's...and this is definitely 'unchartered' territory for me.  I mean, I've been there on the way up and once before on the way down...but to actually pay attention and be aware of where I am...that is scary...but I don't know why.

Today is more work, but less stressful than the last 2 weeks.  Boss is out of the office until tomorrow so I'll be able to stick to MY agenda today and not be interrupted LOL  So, on that note, I need to get off the Boards and bring up my Work programs ;-)  Have a great day everyone!  You ALL are the Best!
Nancy aka Sunray

Hey California!

Put me down for a 1 pound loss! 

Have a great day all!