Phyllis ~ How did you put your starting weight in...it won't let me put that number anywhere...grrr

God Bless,

Kara-Lee

Current total weight loss 173.4lbs
33lbs left to lose
Goal Weight 105lbs

Hi Everyone,
I wrote on a different blog a little while ago, but I really wanted to write in this one too. Donna Lu my heart goes out to you,I hope you find comfort in the people around you.I lost my beloved Border Collie of 16 years,a little more than 2 yrs. ago, and I miss him like crazy!!
Tammy, I too had the same problem with a Sears credit card and those people were so nasty and cruel I used to cry after a phone call from those jerks!! They went from telling me I was a bad mother, to telling me to get off of my "fat ass and get a job"!! The jerk even suggested I become a hooker(I swear he actually said that!!)so I could stop being a dead-beat and to take care of my responsibilities!! I filed for bankruptcy and I really wish I had followed the advice everyone gave you, but no one gave me that advice.I just wanted the phone calls to stop and I learned a hard lesson, now the only credit card I have is a debit card that I can only use when I have the money in the bank to cover my purchase. I live on VERY little money ($400 a month), but I owe no one!! I use to be a mess, being afraid to answer the phone and wondering where I would get the money to pay the bills. I'm getting help, but now I know if I can't afford it I don't get it. It's hard but it works for me. You are in my prayers.Time to read the other blogs, so take care everyone and thank you so much for your stories, I couldn't do this without you!!
Tammy D. :)

Hi everyone!!! I am sorry I have been MIA!! Just wanted to report that I lost 2.8 pounds since joining WW "live" meetings!! I am really excited!! I hope everyone is doing well!!

Has anyone tried Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla Almond milk before? It only has 45 calories per 8 oz cup! I bought but, have not tried it as of yet!

Chrissy :)

Mags, I have no reason why I called Derek Darren in the last blog. I know better; old lady syndrome, I guess.

Ginny, are you feeling better with that headache today,
sweet girl?

Les, you will love that Valentine's show when you get a a
chance to see it. It was priceless.

Kara-Lee, so good to hear you got out to the grocery store.
You are doing so wonderfully. Now you know what to expect and it makes it a little easier. So proud of you.

Mags, I just wish everyone could see the pics of your beautiful house. Guys, it is really wonderful, in a secure and gated community and just suits them; do I
sound like a proud realtor? I had nothing to do with this one, but I am as excited as if I did. Mags and Darren and the boys are going to love having all that room. Have a
Happy Moving Day! Love Blogmom

I'm late reporting, but I did do 5 days of exercise last week--total of 180 minutes. This weekend we will be moving a lot of things to our NEW HOUSE YAY!!!!!!!(well, new for us anyway), so I'm sure I will get LOTS of exercise moving furniture and boxes, and doing cleaning beforehand on Friday. And I'm so excited--I will have lots of counter space and cabinet space, somehting I don't have quite as much of right now.

Margaret:)

Good Morning Kimmies!

It's a brisk morning (35) here in Austin but will get up to 65! I'm sending sunny thoughts to all of you dealing with real winter and all that SNOW!

It's been a good OP work week and it feels so good to get right back on track! I got a WW cookbook at Barnes & Noble which has good, quick recipes in it. Last night made a creamy potato ham soup that was so good and only 4 points a cup. It really satisfied me and my son loved it too -bonus!

Jill-You are too funny! Love the thougt of the book thief. What do you think he'd do with those WW books?

Phyllis-Thanks for sharing about the meeting. I haven't had time to watch it yet but it sounds like another good one. My WW leaders encourages us to do 3 bites with foods we really want. It has helped me so much be able to try in fancy desserts and other temptations without going overboard.

Kara Lee - Glad to hear you got out and about.

Tammy-Hugs to you!

Have a great day all,

Leslie

Hi everyone,
I thought I posted something on 2-12 but don't see it.
I was having trouble getting on last week. It didn't list the meeting and I went to blogs and nothing happened. It looks like something changed. I don't want to miss any more meetings so any suggestions? My Feb goal is to be below 190. Only 1 more lb. to go. Hope to see you all tomorrow.
Sue

ALL of you are so wonderful and supportive to me! that's why i love this site and the people so much!

my prayers go out to each and EVERY one of you! WTG on all the weight losses. i really plan to work on mine more.

hope everybody is having a wonderful week. has anybody heard how Mark is doing?

xoxox
Tammy

Good Evening,

Today was a busy day for me. Darrin took me grocery shopping...so I was up walking for 45-60 minutes...a first for me since surgery. After we returned my mom helped with putting things away for me and I layed down to rest up. Tomorrow is my first checkup with the nurse and some sutcher removal from my chest...gah! She told me to take a pain pill before I got there so that I would like her better...hehe I'm feeling a little stronger each day...I just need to learn to pace myself better.

I hope everyone had a great OP day.

I'm looking forward to the Olympics and BL tonight.

God Bless,

Kara-Lee

Current total weight loss 173.4lbs
33lbs left to lose
Goal Weight 105lbs

Hi Kath, that was wonderful advice you gave Tammy. Tam. that was a bill collector who threatened to sue you, not the
company you owe. Call them and schedule a small payment or
tell them when you can begin to make one. Because of all
the foreclosures, bankruptcies, etc. I have seen in the
real estate market the last few years, I now know a lot about this and have sat with tables full of attorneys and
arbiters discussing this. They cannot do a blasted thing!
only try to make you miserable. All you have to do now is
make the companies aware that you lost your good job and
canot afford to pay. They are not allowed to make these
calls, It is illegal. Lov e and Hugs

Magsie, I will write you tomorrow. Love you; Kara-Lee
how are you this week? Hope you are beginning to feel
better each day. Love and Hugs.

Hi Hol and Mary Angel, Both of you sweethearts have lost
your books now, and yet look how much of an inspiration
and joy you are to us all. It sure hasn't affected your
WINNER ATTITUDE. Love to you both.

Gloria and Leslie, I love seeing you on here. Glo, congrats on your loss. Way to go. Les, that was a wonderful idea you had for our Petra Angel, to do the
hard candy. It's so much less calorie dense. Now if
we can just do away with those M&M's. Love & Hugs.

Guys, I have been thinking all day about Kim saying in our
Valentine's meeting (such a great one) that to think of
something that we have just eaten, going below our neck area as we swallow and there is no more good taste or pleasure associated with it! It goes into our digestive
system, etc., and if we eat too much of a good thing sets
itself up as additional pounds. This is another thing
Kim has thought of that is better than anything else anyone has thought of. It is a fact that this stuff tastes good in our mouths and as we swallow. But would not four chews and swallows of pure delight be preferable to 24! The 24 would bring so many bad pals with it: indigestion, sluggishness, guilt, puffiness, water retention, and at least 20 additional things we would regret. Why not savor those bites associated with a serving and be joyful with it. That is how I interpreted Kim's wisdom. I love that girl!

Guys, I want to write so much to answer all your wonderful blogs, but Charles had to go Orlando again today and will be home any minute. I want to spend a little time with
him. He got and left by 5L00 a,m, this morning. I hate
when he does that. But Love to all and big hugs. So many of us are losing and that means we are all supporting each other. Kim's meeting was so wonderful last week for Valentine's. I went back and watched it again, and it was
so dear. She and Mark are so much in love.

Jillie, your are the best at quotes, and so many things. certainly the best cheerleader we could have keeping us all
enthused. lOVE YA, KID.

Ginny, so sorry about your bad headache. my mind went exactly to how I used to feel in Boston with the snow
coming down and nearly freezing. I loved it so much tho. I hope you don't have a sinus headache. I know you looked
beautiful in your green cashmere jacket. You know, I was
right, and Jillie was so generous, letting me dress you in
cashmere for our racecar attire. Love phillie

Donna-Lu, thinking of you so much and praying for you and
Terry every day. Maybe a little later on we can talk about Patti's advice. It seems inconceivable right now,
but maybe later another little baby would find a different
place in your heart. No other will take the place of your
Sweet and loved Baby. Give Terry my love and you, too.

I just have a couple of things to say -- I can keep it to 2 -- yes, I can!

First of all, I don't have a "book" b/c I don't attend the WW meetings -- but IF I did have one - I'd be guarding it with a rotweiller!!! What's going on here???? Do we have a serial book theif running from state to state stealing WW books!!??!!??!! Weird --- just weird!!!

And Margaret -- you are just outdoing yourself -- you and Andrea are making tracks with your walking --- you girls go! You're go-go girls!!!!! I don't think you're old enough to know about "go-go" girls --- I'll give you a clue: they WEREN"T walkers!!

Congrats to all the losers!!! And all the reports from Monday's reportin' in --- I will report that I've had my weekly fish now for both the weeks in Feb. and I'm getting better at drinking my daily hot tea --- I'm still forgetting about that until the evening and then I don't drink it b/c I don't want to be getting up to go potty!!!!

Phillie -- you lost 2 pounds!!! Do you realize that this makes almost 1/2 of your goal for Feb --- you are doing awesome with this --- I was so glad to read your email and see that nice big loss --- that makes you a woohoo loser!!!

I don't have a quote for you all -- my laptop is at the computer doc with a virus (ugh!) and my dining room is being remodeled -- so my folder of Kimmieland quotes is packed in my box of stuff under a big tarp --- so inconvenient -- but I'll get some quotes here soon -- maybe I'll just go find some new ones!!! But in the meantime -- stay focused and believe and achieve!!!

Jill

Wow, it's cold out there. Andrea and I just got back in from our walk, 2nd one of the day! My 30 mins are in, YAY!

Ginny, feel better soon. You look mahvelous in your green cashmere:)
Margaret:)

Well I have on a light green cashmere blazer today Phyllis..I really do! I'm so proud of you for your weight loss this week!!! I'm up a little but will get right on it.

I'm at work and not feeling well today, but I have to say reading the blogs just warm my heart.

Donna Lu I'm sending you hugs, I'm so sorry.

A quick hello to our new Kimmies, this is the BEST place to be.

The snow is coming down like crazy this afternoon, I'll be heading home soon. I am going to put my head down on a little pillow and rest, that should help this pounding headache.

Tammy you hang in there.
Love Ginny

Hey Kimmies,

It's a pretty quiet day in the Library so I have time for a quick hello. Thanks for all the positive comments on my slip. Last night I was watching the Olympics and wanted so badly to go downstairs to graze but I didn't and it felt GREAT! I am going to start making myself a cup of sweet tea in the evenings to fill me up and satisfy my never-ending sweet tooth! A healthy habit to replace a bad one.

Gloria - WTG on the 1.8 loss! That is a great WI - be proud!

Angel-It's so hard when you're so busy and those sweets are calling your name. Think about waht you REALLY want, that momentary sweet or a loss. I try to chew sugarless bublegum or a SF hard candy when those urges hit. Good luck and know we're here for you!

Hi to everyone else...duty calls!

Leslie

Hey Everyone!!!
Hope your Tuesday's going great!!!! I'm trying to practice positive self talk this week. I was very surprised at how many times I have caught myself not being positive... It's a good habit to break..I'm working on that!!! You know what I'm talking about, like after you eat a cookie you ask yourself "Why did you do that?" Working hard on this one!!!!!

Tammy, take Kathleen's advice girl and hang in there!!!

Holly, it was me who lost my book and yes they did give me another one. Truthfully it was probably the best thing that happened. It was "weighing" me down and I wasn't moving anywhere. I got a new one and basically started over... They told me I was down 1.8 from the last weigh in.. woohoo!! Now I'm just trying to stay focused on this week one day at a time.... It's been hard!! BTW, how many miles do you log with Leslie each day? Which one did you start out with? I'm glad you enjoyed your Holly Day!!!!!

Mary L- You will get those off in no time!!!!! We just have to believe,

Have a great day,
Mary

**Phyllis, thanks for the good luck w/ the WI.. I ended up not weighing in this week because I couldn't find my book. It was okay because I am lifetime and already did my Feb WI, but I am still trying to lose a little more so I usually weigh in each week. I hope I find that darn book! How are you doing today?

**Holly**

**Leslie((HUGS)) Sorry about that, I know it happens to all of us! Just keep your head held high though and today is a new day! YAY for getting to the gym! Here is to a great week ahead for ya!

**Donna Lu..(((HUGS))) So sad about your dog, it hurts so much to lose a beloved pet like that! :(

**Kathleen, good to see you!

**Gloria!!! 1.8 is an AWESOME loss!!!!!!!!! WTG!!! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers about your job!

**(((Tammy)))) You have to look into things that will protect you right now w/ the credit card. I agree w/ Kathleen's advice! If you don't have the job you can't make payments and they should be able to work w/ you without it going into being sued etc..

**Mary L** those 2 lbs will be right back off!! Oh yesssss it comes on sooo much easier than it comes off! :( Not fair!

**Angel((HUGS)) we are here for ya, cheering you on!

Mary was it you that lost your book? Guess what I lost mine too!!!!!!!!!! ugh! I got to my meeting yesterday and went up to weigh in and it was nowhere! I never take it out of my bag after I weigh in and get it back so I have no clue where it might be, I have searched all over the house/van etc..but nothing! Did they give you a new one this past week?

**Holly**

Tammy, I agree with Kathleen's advice. I have been the other way, and you DON'T want to do that unless you have to.

Margaret:)

Angel, you just come here to moan. That's why we're here. Is it still crazy for you there, and that's why your nerves are getting to you? I have been on the sweet things for comfort myself the last few days, and I so don't need to be. We'll get through it. When it gets tough(and I'm saying this to myself too Angel), think of one thing that you have to be thankful for. Let's try that and see how well it works. I'll send up a prayer for you.

Margaret:)

hi,

just a short note. I´m so busy at work I can´t tell. And all I can do is to eat sweet things. My nervs aren´t the best this time so this brings me so much comfort and so much bad feelings after work.

sorry for moaning.

miss you
angel

Hi everyone,

Lots of great comments that I can relate to. I love the one about how I should have thrown the ball out!!!

I am reporting in and, as we used to say at weight watchers meetings..."I am glad to be here!" I am up 2.2 pounds...after being down to a new number that I have not seen in a long time. Oh well, easy come, easy go..not really. I want the weight to be easy to go away, but it is so slow. It is sooooo much easier to gain than to lose!

Mary L

Tammy, you might call your credit card company and tell them your situation, then offer to pay $10 a month or so. That could stop the attorney calls. There's also free consumer credit counseling usually through United Way Agencies. Get on it (or have your husband) so that you can have some peace of mind. It's always better to communicate than to avoid as far as speaking with the credit card people. I know it's hard. Most importantly, Keep The Faith, Tammy. I'll say a prayer for your family.

Kathleen

what does anybody know about being sued for not being able to pay on a credit card??? had a lawyer call me today saying that they were going to sue me if we didn^t pay $2000. we haven^t been able to pay since i lost my job in aug. how does one file bankrupcy?

I am not defined by the numbers on the scale.
Gloria T.

Donna Lu, I am thinking of you. It is so hard to lose a loved pet. I live alone with my Ragdoll Siamese, Chef Sakai, and he is such a comfort to me.

Tammy, things are bound to turn around soon. This economy is hurting so many people but the blessing of it is that we are finding out what is really important to us and cherishing those things more than ever.

Reporting in for the week. I'm down 1.8 pounds. Not a great loss, but at least the scale is moving in the right direction. I do believe that stress causes our bodies to hold on to the weight just a little bit harder. I should know in about 2 weeks whether or not I have a job next year.

Kim, listened in the show last night and heard Kara Lee. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to get together twice weekly.

Hi Everyone! Well, I had a long note to you all, the phone rang (husband, work related) and my letter is GONE! Just wanted you all to know I'm still alive. Very crazy 2 week period, and I'm so glad to be back on this blog and website.

I'll write more later, but thanks for all your wonderful postings, and most of all, thanks for still being here!

Hugs to all of you, Kathleen

Good Afternoon Everyone,

I don't even know where to begin. You are all simple amazing and "thank you" seems very inadequate for the way your kind prayers and thoughts have touched mine and Terry's hearts. Little Baby was not just our pet, she was like a wonderful therapy for Terry. His health has been poor over the past 6 years and she has stuck to him like glue. We will miss her terribly, but just knowing that so many others care and is comforting.

I hope to get back to blogging soon. I miss you all so much.

Thanks Phillie for sharing and opening the door to so much support.

Much love and appreciation,
Donna/Donna Lu