perfect timing for this. I drove by a snow cone /shaved ice place here in st augustine and hankering for one, but wanted to figure out the value. I can work with 5points.

thanks for figuring out for me.

hi peter

Our dear Sandi, so glad you are back with us. We have
missed you greatly. see why, ladies: her e-mail to
Maggie is vintage Sandra.

DJ - that is my fave quote, too, since you taught it to me,
love you.

Dearest Magsie, you are always there for everyone. Certainly for me; I don't know anyone who has been more there for me.

Guys, some you know this. Mags and I adopted each other
nearly a year ago now. She is my blogdaughter and I am her
blogmom. We are in touch every single day, many times, on
e-mail and by phone several times a week and sometimes on
weekends. She really deserves our prayers and support. she really cares about everyone here. She is the best mother of a really fine son, Hunter, l6, and has a really difficult job and aces it. I am really proud of her; and I love her dearly. I love all the beautiful sentiments you have sent. This Kimmie's group is the best. Kim Bensen and her staff are simply the best people anywhere. We are all so fortu-
nate.

Maggie... Those times come to all of us when no matter what our efforts, the weigh loss journey seems to get off track for a while, but gradually we find our way back. That can be a lot easier when you have a lot of support, especially with a group like this. With this much love and support you won't wonder in the wilderness for long. My favorite quote is:

"May you always be overwhelmed by the
Grace of God, rather than by the cares of life."
~unknown~

Love ya,
Donna

Maggie, believe that you can do it and you will do it. Don't think about how hard it is to stay away from foods you should not eat. Think about how good it feels to eat right. Fruit is so sweet this time of year. Feeling hungry? Grab a nice juicy orange. Fill up the times you snack and overeat with new activities. The weather is beautiful now. Go outside and experience it. Even taking three 20 minute walks throughout the day will help get you back on the right track. The summer is the perfect time to get back to a healthy lifestyle. But most importantly, don't beat yourself up. Every day is a brand new day.

Angel, Sugar and Troy--thanks so much for your encouraging words and great ideas. Sugar, I'm right there with you--2 years ago I was only 14 POUNDS away from my goal--I had lost 44 pounds. They have all creeped back on. It's very discouraging, ya know? And yes, I think we all do know that in one way or another. Anyway, thank you all for being there, not just for me, but for everyone here.

Margaret:)

Maggie- Hey girl, you may have fallen off the yacht but you have not drowned. All you have to do is climb back in and you have people like us who will help pull you back onboard. I know what it feels like to fall so far off the boat that you are afraid it is going to leave you behind. This time last year I was doing so wonderfully well. I had lost about 40 pounds and then I fell. I spent 8 months knowing I needed to get back on program and watching the numbers on the scale slowly creep back up. I didn't gain all of my weight back but I almost did. I knew I couldn't do this on my own so I surrounded myself with all the support I could find. I started attending my WW meetings at a new location and started spending more time on Kim's website reading the blogs and attending her meetings as well. Maggie, you can do this you just have to make a start and keep going. Just one day at a time in the right direction makes a big difference not only on the scales but also in your confidence level. Good luck and never forget that you are not alone in this journey. Sugar

maggie,

i fell waaaay off also. i'm back on, its hard the first day or so. i went for my walk yesterday, called my friend, was just going to sit in the shade and talk and blow off my walk, she drove over and went for a walk with me and it was great. food is another story, i boredom eat like no tomorrow, so really trying to do the 100% challenge. We can do it.

p.s. know this is silly, but fyi, i just have a guys name, not really a guy, just did not want anyone to think some strange guys is trying to get personal with them. hahaha

DJ, WOOHOOOO for your progress! 10 miles...this is awesome! It is good to know that you had a 100% week. And I wish that I can say this too at the end of this week :). thank you for your lovely words.

I hopped on the scale and I had a loss...maybe all the salad, I had yesterday, worked *ggg*. Therefore I bought more of it today *smile*. Thank you philly that you reminded me of don´t forget my protein. Yesterday evening I put some beans into my salad to get some. For today I want a greek salad. I bought some olives and feta. This will taste delicious. I´m going to make it now.

I hope I´ll learn to make some different dressings. Not so easy to make dressings by yourself which are tasting good *gg*.

XO
angel

oh maggie…I´ll reach out my hand to you because I´m on the yacht again. And if I managed it, you can do it too! I was as desperate as someone could be on this journey…but never really gave up my battle. As you are battling now I can imagine how you must feel inside of you. BUT…you are HERE…and that´s just perfect. You didn´t fall off completely…you are still here….you are still with us and you are writing about your struggling. And this is awesome because EVERYONE of us knows about struggling.
Find your BELIEVE in yourself again….I do believe in you! we all do! and now you only have to do it also again. XO
Put out every food which isn´t good for you….buy all the food which is ….cook something which you love and which is within your points or kcal or whatever your program is. You will see….if you do this 2 days….your motivation will come back.

HA! I knew you would sit here on the yacht within a minute *smile*…we are here….and so are YOU! (((hug)))

Ok, ladies. Do you have your confessional ears open? It's time. I have fallen so completely off the yacht I feel as if I'm drowning. I have gained I'm not gonna even say how much--not like desparate amounts, but certainly any gain is going in the wrong direction. I have been on such a downward spiral--emotional eating, boredom eating--and the visit with family in town before Memorial Day didn't help either. I really really need to get my head back in this game and I need your prayers and support. I can give encouragement to others all day long but feel so discouraged myself this time around.

Margaret:)

Hi Kimmies!

Reporting in for this week. I am really excited to share that I logged in over 10 miles on my walking program this week. I feel really good about my progress. Now for the pothole in the road. I did all that hard work and stayed OP and gained 1 pound! Just so you know, I am not discouraged or depressed. I KNOW I was 100% and have nothing to feel badly about. Believe me, this is just part of the weight loss journey.

Jillie and Phillie, Love you crazy gals! Lots of prayers for you Phillie about the family loss.

Mary, I was so "with you" as you crossed that finish line! WOOHOO and Happy Dancing!!!! Congrats on the weight loss and that awesome 5K.

Angel, Sweet Petra, you hang in there. Some weeks are harder than others! I have worked hard too this week and find that I had a small gain. The number on the scale is what we want to see go down, but don't let your disappoint with the scale keep you from staying focus and on program! Love ya Sweetie!

PhyllisC, WTG on that 5K!!! Yahoo!

Sandra, you are absolutely amazing! Congrats and I am dancing the 100 pound GONE happy dance for you!!!

I am falling asleep while I try to type so I will say goodnight and congrats and best wishes to those of you that I have missed.

Hugs and Happy Thoughts!
Donna

Mary A, I am so, proud of you, Little girl! Wow, and to get
your DH out there with you. and jogging, too, you ROCK. I
just smiled to read your blog!!!!

Congrats to all the LOSERS this week. I don't weigh in til
Thursday. Hope I lose just a little bit -- or a lot!

Sandra, WOOHOO And so good to "see" you on here. Sounds
like you have been really swamped -- me too, thankfully;
since the RE business has been slow to say the least. It
is really picking up tho. So thrilled about your l00.6.
That is a real milestone. I know you look terrific. See
you at the meeting, I hope. phillie

Okay, I'm reporting in that I am up one pound this week. It's been very stressful and although I gained a pound I am patting myself on the back because I worked valiently at staying true to my program when what I really wanted was to drown my sadness in the familiar comfort foods. See you at the chat in a few hours.

gloria

sorry...I meant didi with what I wrote to christine :).

(((didi))) you go trough a lot this time.

I´ll too, didi

*YAY* chrissy and christine!

Christine...at least you don´t gain the other week like I do since weeks...that´s really good! congrats!

XO
Angel

Didi, will keep your family members in my prayers.

Margaret:)

hi everyone...just reporting in...my weight stayed the same this week..it seems like i have a pattern going on...lose one week, stay the same the next...it's a bit disappointing since i have so much to lose, but at least it's going in the right direction..i just read thru all the blogs...your love and support for each other is phenomenal!!! i've had a difficult week (not plan-wise)...my dad is still in rehab and not progressing as well as we had hoped for...this wed, they will send him back to the hospital for more surgery to remove the stent...my sisters f-i-l is actively dying..the whole weekend was touch and go...he hasn't had any food in 4 days, only taking some fluids...please keep my sister and her family in your prayers...

congrats to all the losers as we sail into another wonderful week!!!!

According to home scale, I was up about 1/2 lb this morning. It's not real accurate, though. Plus I wasn't great on Sunday, but the fajitas were sure good! Most of the damage was done by the chips & salsa b4 the meal, I think. Anyhoo, Doing good today, though. I go back to Chiro in an hour. Lower back feels much better. Going back to Curves tomorrow no matter what he says. Did my measurements there last thursday. I lost 5 inches in 30 days and dropped 1.5% of my body fat.
Still struggling w/writing down what I eat. Just can't seem to do it before hand because I change my mind too much!:)
Gotta go 4 now! Ciao!!:) Christine

Ok I didn't weigh in this week because I missed my WW meeting and I have no idea on how much I weigh at home BUT,the good news is that I just feel thinner today!!!

I ran Monday and I was super busy with working 2 jobs the rest of the week!! But, I am on board and I will keep on truckin'!! 3.8 lbs to go till I meet my 10% goal!! whhooohoo!!! Congrats to all the losers!!

Chrissy :)

Hi Jill, reporting in, I lost 1.4lbs this week.

Jo.

Hey there yacht-a-teers!!! Good job on reportin' in so far!! I am not logged in - for some reason I keep gettin' logged out!!! Bummer --- but I wanted to say a word about reportin' in --- keep those reports a'comin'!!!!

Woohoo to the losers --- keep it up!

Jillie

Sandra- WAY TO GO GIRL!!!!!!!! You must feel like a new woman. That is just amazing. I hope you have rewarded yourself for this major accomplishment. Keep up the great work. You are an inspiration to the rest of us.
Angeleyes- Hang in there and never give up. Sometimes the weight does go up a bit but if you keep working at it the weight will start to come off again. You can do this. The salad sounds yummy.
CathyJane- One day at a time girl. Great job on maintaining the weight loss.

So far so good. I have been tracking my food and activities by journaling. I never was very good at doing that. In the past I would just use my tracking bracelet and call it good. Hopefully this one big change will help me continue to loose the weight. Sugar

I´m not reporting in this week because of a gain. I knew it after my loss last week. I´m feeling like a jojo. But ok...I´m not giving up.

Today I bought some salad. Then I bought 1/2 grilled chicken and make some salad with a yummie honey and mustard salad sauce.

thank you both phyllie´s ;))

WOOOHOOOO MARRY!!! 1 pound AND jogged! GREAT!

Sandra, so glad to read you! a big WOOOHOOOOOO for your 100 pounds! GORGEOUS!

Yes, I know. I have been absent for quite a while. But I have not abandoned the Kimmies! This is the time of year that I find there is the least amount of time for ME. So, although I haven't caught up on the recent posts yet, I wanted to say.... I DID IT! I FINALLY reached a major milestone in my weight loss journey. As of yesterday I have lost 100.6 pounds. I am still dancing today. :-D The past three months have been torture. I plateaued for several weeks and I then the scale would only move 1 pound a week or every two weeks. I really started to understand how people could just give up. I was doing everything right, but the scale would not budge. But even though I haven't been posting, I kept thinking of all of you hanging in there and plowing through, and it kept me on track. And yesterday I was rewarded by the scale. I finally punched through that 100 pound barrier. I am so happy I want to wear a button that says "I Lost 100 pounds". :-) But I won't. So, thank you everyone, because this website helped me get through those first 100 pounds. And now for my second trick, I will lost my last 55 pounds.

Have a happy Monday everyone!

Sandra

Hi everyone...just thought I would let you know that I am still here...School has been very busy...just 3 weeks left...I have maintained my weight loss and am hoping for a 100% week...I had a 100% day today!! Have a great week!

Oh my stars ---- the blogs are filled with losers tonight!!! BIG woohoos to all --- and Marycheebs --- you are just "beast" (that's what we'd say to you if we were all teenagers -- it means super good!!!) I was so impressed when I read your post about running at the end of that 5K --woohoo - double ooooo!!!!!

It's the eve before reportin' in MONDAY -- everyone get ready to post how it's going with your goals tomorrow!!! Monday is tomorrow --- time for reportin' in !!!!! We'll actually be dropping anchor in 2 minutes -- right at high midnight -- dropping that anchor in the water -- I don't know where we are b/c we never stated where we were going this time -- but wherever we are - we're dropping anchor for a reportin' time -- gotta stop sailing for a minute to give everyone time to report and refuel and go to the grocery --- get our weight loss tools in order --- so start posting your goal progress so we can woohoo to you -- or give a cheer if you need some extra motivation!

Lookin' forward to all your postin's!!!!! We're sailing through the month of JUNE --- believin' and achievin' and meetin' those goals!!!!!!!!!!!! 100%!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Jillie says:
make it an OH MY STARS day!!!