WOW WOW WOW

I have not been here for a few weeks and was so excited to see what you have acheived and WOW

1) PANTS ALL SIZE 10 - FIT GREAT! SKIRT SIZE 8 FIT GREAT - WAIST TOO BIG!!!!!!!!

2)*OFFICIALLY* 50 LBS DOWN!!

LOL at the skirt buying a 2nd time was totally the right thing now take the original back and get the money back



Your doing great hope you had a good weekend

Take Care
Sarah

Wow, 50 lbs down and the store found your skirt!! That's awesome!!

Yup, it ended up being a pretty sweet week, all right. my goal for this week is to bust through into the 150s!!! Now THAT will rock!

I ended up buying another 12 wks worth of WW meeting coupons (for about $175 Cdn - not cheap, that's for sure!!!) as I have not yet set my definite "goal weight" and I want freedom with that. At first I thought I would be content with 155, now I am thinking 150 to 145... I don't know. I am very curvy right now, which I really am delighted with, and it is important to me that my goal be sustainable, so I am thinking I might just keep going until no more comes off. My weight loss has s-l-o-w-e-d considerably, which I think must be a sign that I am nearly where my body is meant to be.

I am busy looking after 2 extra kids today, and have not had a chance to hit the mill yet. I plan on doing that from 4 to 5 pm, then a quick shower and off to church for 6. *phew!* A happy but tiring day.



ABBA

worked out. Sweated. now tired.

ABBA

Great workout today. Now for a nap and off to work!

cheers
ABBA

Hi Abba! CONGRATS on the official marking of 50lbs lost!!! You inspire me, chica! And wow on the $$$ for WW! Do you feel like it's worth it? I've always wondered what a meeting might be like. I dunno. I have no money right now (saving for a wedding and moving is oh so fun) but maybe in the future. . .I dunno!

Hi Heather
Yes, I definitely DO think the price I pay for WW is worth it. Once I reach my goal and keep it for a few weeks, I become a lifetime member - never to pay again as long as I get weighed once per month and stay within 2 pounds of goal!
I have lost and gained weight before (on WW and other programmes) but have never "stuck with the programme", which I now see has been the problem! Getting weighed in every week has been helpful in keeping me on track, and the meetings are very motivational! I don't know if it is any cheaper to lose online with WW, but it might be an option.

I am quite sure simply counting calories and being aware of how many you need daily would be very effective, as well. I happen to like the points programme WW uses. It is just a simple, common sense approach to losing weight. I can eat absolutely any food I want - nothing is forbidden! However, that means that if I really want a brownie, I cut it in half (or smaller) and either share the other half or THROW IT IN THE TRASH.

I like the signature line I've read on this forum:
"You've come too far to take orders from a cookie!"

Best wishes to all today. I have to head out to work but will get back on the mill once I am home. I worked last night, so I am veeeeery tired!

cheers
ABBA

= <3

I've always thought about doing weight watchers, but I could never afford to, and I didn't think I'd learn as much about nutrition and what not with it as with calorie counting. But the main thing was that learning about calories was free. :P

But you look fantastic! Keep up the amazing work!

Great job Abba on your weight loss this far, I hope you can lose those last stubborn pounds with out really having to struggle for them, I know how it is. I'm pleased to see that weight watchers has worked for several people I know, it's really a great system. Good luck this week, and great job on the exercises.
Kim

Happy Wednesday!
Scale this a.m. showed 158. It teases me with that number! Here's hoping it sticks this week!

I have been enjoying a LOVELY day off from work today. I went to the mall and for a little retail therapy (I know it seems I do that lots, but it really is out of character! I think I have Spring fever - and a shrinking body), got my (new) pants hemmed, picked up application forms for the school I want to put the girls in next year. We have had it with public schools in our town, and are switching up to private. EEEK! Guess I had better stop spending money on dumb old clothes and start saving for their schooling!

Then I got home just in time to hit the mill. Next comes a shower, then massive cleaning up, make dinner, and I am off for a special night with old chums from school.

Hope this finds you winning your battles today!
ABBA

Methinks Aunt Flo is preparing for her visit. I am exceedingly tired, and very teary. Plus, the scale this morning showed me right back up at 161. Phooey! However, at least I know it is only temporary. I look forward to that grand day when I can begin maintaining! Whenever that day may be.

Today I went to work, then came home and worked out. In addition to my mill time and juice jug lifting, I have also added in situps. My waist is shrinking, but my belly has a little too much jelly on it to suit me!

All for now
ABBA

So what if I am ready to kill hubby? WW just weighed me in at 158 lbs!!!

Now that changes a whole lot about my day, which started off *ahem* rather poorly. Did I mention DH lost yet another job? Well, let's just not talk about that. Better things are bound to be coming my way - like shrinking!

Off to work (someone has to bring home the low-fat bacon...)

cheers
ABBA

official weighing 158 pounds!
congratulations


I am however sorry to hear the news about your hubby's employment. I remember when my hubby was made redundant - it did not make life less stressful. One of the first things that we did was go through the finances with a red pen and cut the bills where possible - we were sure that helped things a lot.

Hopefully your hubby will get sorted out with a new job really soon.



I think that the best thing is to focus on the fact that your health will be in excellent shape with all this weight loss, excellent nutrition and exercise. Given a choice between money and good health I think that we would all choose good health (granted the ideal thing is to have plenty of both).

Take care
Love
Margaret

Awww...thanks, Margaret! I can always count on your kind and wise encouragement. You are such a blessing to me!

Cheers
Janice

Congrats Janice, You are going for the gold, the silver and the bronze. Wowser, keep trecking Girl .. your almost to your goal!!

best wishes
love yas
natalie jo