Emilie's Little Grand Girl :)

I am Still Here....

2008-04-26T12:37:00.002-04:00

Sorry guys,

Things have been CRAZY around here, so I have not been blogging. Still going strong though...

Lost another 4 lbs., so a total of 64 lost now!!!! :)

The divorce is still waiting to go through... someone is dragging their heels and it ain't me!!! But I know what I have waiting for me when it does, so no worries. It is SOOOOOO worth it!!!

I'll be checking on everyone throughout the day, hope you are all doing well ((hugs))

I Did It! I Did It!

2008-03-14T18:38:00.002-04:00

Hi Guys,

Miss you all bunches!!! Things are crazy here, but things are moving along and looking VERY promising :)

Onto what I did... I finally hit my 1st BIG goal!!! Drumroll please

I HAVE LOST A TOTAL OF 60 LBS!!!! YIIIIIPPPPPPPEEEEEEE

I could not be happier. I am on cloud 9. Clothes are fitting me again that I have not see in years and I've even been out shopping for more! I used to hate shopping for a while there. But now, I am making good use out of those x-mas gift cards LOL

Hope everyone is well ((hugs)) I am going to try and check on everyone tonight!!!

Lost More :)

2008-02-28T19:25:00.002-05:00

So, the stress is still getting to me on some days...less than the good days. But it is still helping the weight loss... lost another 3 lbs... so ttl is now at 56. And that was with more clothes than normal and after lunch...so it may actually be more :)

Hope all is well with everyone... at work, so will write more later!

((hugs))

I'm a Bad Blogger 2/7/08

2008-02-07T14:32:00.000-05:00

I have been very bad and not been back and posting as frequently as I like and I have not been able to get on my buddies as much!!! I miss you guys and I thank you for ALL your comments, compliments and support. It means everything to me :)

Bad news- still dealing with lots of drama...oh Lord, if I told what LCAH has been doing....

Good news- lost another 3 lbs!!!! YIPPEE So total of 53 now :)
Other good news...since sepertating, I have acutally had to time to hang out with friends- old and new and have FUN!!! I almost forgot what that was like :0 So, at least I am getting back to my old self but with more wisdom.

So, I hope you are all doing well. I know you are kicking butt and fully expect to see it when I check in on you ;)

TTFN

C

The Secret is Out 1/28/08

2008-01-28T16:38:00.000-05:00

I am a REDHEAD...look to the right...new pic!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE it... LCAH always liked my hair dark... SO, I said I was going back to the "real" me and here I am!!! OH and I have lost a total of 50 lbs!!! WOO HOO More to come later... :)

((HUGS))

W/I and a Secret Shhhhh ;)

2008-01-25T17:11:00.001-05:00

So, a very quick post...I am super busy. Lost another 2 lbs.. down ttl of 48.5 now :)
And a secret is coming on Monday with a picture included...so come back and check it out... I am sure I'll have a whole post about it!!!

Luv you all, thank you for ALL your support...it means MORE to me than you could imagine!!! ((hugs))

C

The Journey 1/21/08

2008-01-21T13:44:00.000-05:00

So, I have been doing a lot of thinking and soul searching during this time of my life and it dawned on me...perhaps subconsciously my subtitle for my blog - the journey back to the "real" me was not just about my weight. It was about finding myself again. I was suffocating in this relationship and was trying to redefine who I was/am...

Now after talking to several people about my future plans, even more opportunities have opened up and I have all the options... it is an amazing feeling...that there is no plan right now...no map... my life is on my own course, not someone else's... and it is scary and exciting and liberating all at the same time!!!

Anywoo, have not weighed... but the clothes keep getting bigger :) Have been doing the best I can to eat at least twice a day, just no appetite... but I have good people looking after me :)

So, I will keep you all updated as I figure things out...where MY journey takes me now... and as soon as I W/I, I will post the results!

Hope everyone is doing well... I will check in on you guys again as soon as possible ((hugs))

W/I 1/12/08

2008-01-12T13:35:00.000-05:00

So, I weighed again this morning and I am down even more. At 179.5... so I have lost a total of 46.5 lbs... YIPEE!!!! I am so excited... at least I am in control of that ;) Otherwise, I am doing really well... have a plan and am moving forward and on to bigger and better things!!!

Hope everyone is doing well... have not had a chance to check on you guys yet, but maybe when I am off tomorrow. I know you are all doing amazing!!!

I am Back!!! :)

2008-01-10T16:27:00.000-05:00

Sorry I have been gone SO long and I have missed u all SOOOO much! My life is in turmoil, but I am coming back to you another 2 lbs lighter and eventually one husband lighter too! Long story, not going to get into it...but it is hard when u have been with someone for over 10 years... the stress has done wonders for my weight! Did not even eat for several days, which is not good for my health but was great for the waistline!

Anyway, hope all is well with everyone. I will try to check on everyone over the courses of the next few days!!!

((hugs))

WW Barbie

still here

2007-12-23T21:06:00.000-05:00

I am having some family issues, good news last 8 lbs in 1 month... down 40 lbs... be back after the holidays...

Have a Happy Turkey Day

2007-11-21T12:04:00.000-05:00

Sorry I have not been around, but training will be over Friday... have not weighed in since the last one but I am losing inches. My clothes are telling me that... but I am going to wait a week or 2 after Thanksgiving to weigh again, because I may be a little bit bad!!! Hey, it is once a year and I will maintain portion control, not go all willy nilly! Hope everyone has a happy and safe one :)

I Will B Back Soon

2007-11-11T09:37:00.000-05:00

Things are going well. Hope all is good with all of you! Have not weighed since I have been SO busy. Only 2 weeks left and then I will be all yours again ;) Clothes keep getting smaller so I am still doing something right... Fall is here and I am REALLY happy, it is my favorite time of the year! YIPEE Went karaoke for the 1st time last night, we had such a great time. Not only do I have a job, but I know have made some friends here my own age!!! DOUBLE YIPEE

Be Back Soon ((hugs))

I am Still Here...

2007-11-04T14:17:00.000-05:00

and 2 1/2 lbs lighter I was really ok with just maintaining while I was in training, but it has been the opposite. And I have not been exercising, no time!!! Weird, huh?

Hope everyone is doing good on their own weight loss journey :) I should be back to posting daily in a few weeks!!!

Kitty Cat and other Song/Dance Videos on StupidVideos.com

2007-10-29T23:08:00.000-04:00

Kitty Cat and other Song/Dance Videos on StupidVideos.com

Squirrels Song and other Song/Dance Videos on StupidVideos.com

2007-10-29T23:03:00.000-04:00

Squirrels Song and other Song/Dance Videos on StupidVideos.com

Short Post but Good News

2007-10-27T11:39:00.000-04:00

I AM BACK IN ONDERLAND!!!! WOOHOO :) I AM BACK TO 199!!!!! That is the weight I first started Atkins way back when... I had promised myself back then that I would never go into the 200's...which obviously did not happen :( But I am so happy to be back in onederland... and I was going to be happy just maintaining while in training!!! I have been so busy studying everyday that I have not done one bit of exercise except for last Saturday walking around the cruise ship for a few hours!!!

Anyway, I am on cloud 9... I am off today and on to do laundry and catch up on all my fav shows stored on the DVR! Tonight- haunted house, screams and fun :) Hope everyone is having such a great day!!!!

Love you all!!!

I'm Back

2007-10-26T17:12:00.000-04:00

Well, temporarily anyway! I actually have 2 whole days off. Training has been hard, but I am still there so hopefully it will get easier as we go along! Food wise, I have been doing well. It is difficult with between in this office but I have made it work so far... I have counted points but I am not going to post all of the days I have missed. I have not weighed in 3 weeks but my work clothes keep getting bigger so I have to be doing something right :)

Hope everyone is losing and happy and healthy! Will post again as soon as possible... maybe even over the weekend! I think of you guys all the time and miss the community. Only 4 more weeks and I'll be back in touch ((hugs to all of you))

10/18/07 Spinning Head

2007-10-19T17:43:00.000-04:00

Another day of way too much information!!! And DH's aunt was in town. So, we had to take her out to dinner. I did make DH and his Aunt quiz me before our food came, we went to Outback...and you know what that means- Cheese Fries (there go half my FPs) ;) Then there was some more studying after until I finally fell asleep! I am worried about Saturday... we are going to see one of the cruise ships and there is a lunch buffet!!! :0 That is a disaster waiting to happen :( It is just one meal, but then we are having brunch with my sister and her boyfriend Sunday at this awesome place in Miami and it is all you can eat (including crab legs- my fav) and all you can drink Mimosas, so another bad meal :( Not going to be a good week, but I will do the best I can and move on!

I do have good news... I actually tried on and wore a older pair of pants I had... in a size 12!!! I could zip them (zipper is on the side) almost all the way up...only 1/2 inch would not go...but you could not tell because I had a long shirt on :) YIPEE

10/18/07 THURSDAY

AT TRAINING

Chicken Breast (3)
Brown Rice (3)
Steamed Veggies (0)
Light String Cheese (1)
Activia Light Yogurt (1)
V8 (0)
Curves Granola Bar (1) *** Awesome, very tasty, recommend

DINNER - OUTBACK

Cheese Fries (18)
Ranch Dressing (4)
Grilled Chicken (3)
Steamed Veggies (0)
Wine (9)

TARGET 26 TOTAL 43
Used 17 FPs, 16 Left

Drank 68 oz water...cannot wait til training is over, I cannot get my water in!!!

What is My Name??? 3rd Day 10/17/07 Week 20

2007-10-18T17:52:00.001-04:00

Got a 98 on the test... was really happy and then we started learning the info for Friday's test!!! ARGH!!!!! I am SO exhausted, it is unbelievable!!!!

10/17/07 WEDNESDAY

AT TRAINING

Activia FF Yogurt (1)
V8 (0)
Mini Raviolis (4)
100 Cal Doritos (2)
Pickle (0)
Kashi Oatmeal (2)

DINNER

Baked Tortilla Scoops (1.5)
Spin Arti Dip (1.5)
Grilled Chicken Breast (3)
Brown Rice (3)
Broccoli w/ Lemon (0)
Wine (10)

TARGET 26 TOTAL 28
Used 2 FPs, 33 Left

Drank 72 oz of water

2nd Day of Training 10/16/07

2007-10-18T17:48:00.001-04:00

TIRED, NOPE BEYOND TIRED...test tomorrow

10/16/07 TUESDAY

AT TRAINING

Veg Beef Soup (2)
Crackers (1)
Light String Cheese (1)
Dannon Light Yogurt (1)
V8 (0)
100 cal Doritos (2)
Beef Jerky (1)

DINNER

Egg White Quiche (7)
Whole Wheat Potato Roll (1)
ICBINB Spray (0)
Steamed Veggies (0)
Wine (9)

TARGET 26 TOTAL 26
Used 0 FPs, None Left

Drank 68 oz water, was peeing too much at training :0

First Day of Training 10/15/07

2007-10-18T17:40:00.000-04:00

So, I went to training...it is very intense and since I am posting this 3 days later, you can tell it is very draining!!! These will be short! Hopefully over the weekend after the ship inspection and brunch w/ sister and her boyfriend, I will be able to catch up with everyone!!! I am studying every night and we have 2 tests a week :0

10/15/07 MONDAY

WHILE AT TRAINING

Activia FF Yogurt (1)
Light String Cheese (1)
Turkey/Ham Sandwich (2)
100 Cal Doritos (2)
V8, Pickle (0)
100 Cal Hostess Cakes (1)

DINNER

Ground Beef w/ Taco Seasoning (5)
Lettuce, Tomatoes (0)
Sour Cream (2)
Baked Tortilla Scoops (2)
Salsa (0)
Wine (8)

DESSERT

WW Coconut Candy (1)

TARGET 26 TOTAL 26
Used 0 FPs, None Left

Drank 80 oz of water

Show and Shine Day 10/14/07

2007-10-15T17:41:00.000-04:00

So, we went to the car/truck show so my DH could show off his pretty truck and all he has done to it... And it paid off! He was the winner of the best Modified Truck. There were only 3-4 truck awards and about 14 trucks...so he did really good! Made him happy, which makes me happy. Then, we went to celebrate his victory and the night before my 1st day of training at Outback. I did pretty good at the show...I did not give in to any temptation and drank lots of water. More later, but I am really tired now and sunburned!

10/14/07 SUNDAY

AT SHOW

Light String Cheese (1)
Activia FF Yogurt (1)
Turkey/Ham Sandwich (2)
100 Cal Doritos (2)
V8, Pickle (0)
Beef Jerky (1)

DINNER - OUTBACK

Cheese Fries (18)
Ranch Dressing (4)
1 Crab Cake (6)
Remoulade Sauce (1)
Bread w/ Butter (3)

TARGET 26 TOTAL 39

Drank 136 oz water...no that is not a typo!

Exercise- detailing truck in blazing hot sun for 2 hours

Not Feeling Well 10/13/07

2007-10-14T17:46:00.000-04:00

Good news: found out the truck part of the Show n Shine is only on Sunday...so we only have to go one day and they are ending it early. Awards are given at 2:30. Not feeling well from the UTI, so that is a plus in my book. Bad thing is I am on antibiotics and they always make me SOOOOO hungry :( So, this may not be a good week. And starting work/training Monday is not going to help either. I hate when someone else tells me when to eat....but it is for 6 weeks, so I'll live! There are much bigger problems in the world! So, because of the antibiotics, I have decided to eat yogurt every day to help keep myself from getting (TMI ALERT) a yeast infection!!! GRRRR I found Activa Light FF yogurt for 1 pt, so I'll see how it goes! Anywoo, hope everyone is having a great weekend!

Oh, and drum roll please... the office is 99% done!!! YIPEE :) My sweet DH spent 1.5 hours helping my yesterday!!!

10/13/07 SATURDAY

BRUNCH

Egg Drop Soup (1)
Couple of Noodles (1)

SNACK

WW Turkey and Potatoes (4) I told you the meds make me hungry

DINNER - BENNIGAN'S

Cup Baked Potato Soup (5)
Crackers (1)
Turkey/Ham Sandwich (6)
Fries (4)
Wine (14)

TARGET 26 TOTAL 37
Used 11 FPs, 13 Left

Drank 100 oz water

Activity - working on the office

Cracker Barrel n Chinese He is Trying to Kill Me 10/12/07

2007-10-13T13:11:00.000-04:00

But I made it out the other side!!! LOL I was SO exhausted from my day of retail therapy and running up and down the stairs and unpacking boxes... Yes, we should be all unpacked since we moved in last November, but don't know what to tell you! Other than all the eating, there was nappage and a visit to the IL's and 1/2 of a movie, Fracture with Anthony Hopkins. It is really good so far, but DH had to go to sleep. He did go to the sleep doctor and they are sending him for a sleep study. They said he may need a CAP machine, we shall see...

***Now for a TMI alert*** Stop reading now if you want to!
I think, strike that, I know I have a UTI... AAAAK! At least I caught it early and doc was kind enough just to call in a script! And that AZO over the counter stuff works like a charm! Have not had one in 15 years! And I am hoping not to have one EVER again!!!

10/12/07 FRIDAY

BREAKFAST - CRACKER BARREL

1 Egg (2)
1 Turkey Sausage (2)
1 pc Whole Wheat Sourdough (2)
Promise Spread (1)
Tomato Juice (0)

LUNCH

Veg Beef Soup (2)
Crackers (1)
*** was not hungry but had to take meds with food :(

DINNER - CHINA WOK (SORT OF)

Egg Drop Soup (1.5)
Noodles from Publix (1.5)
4 Crab Ragoon Made from frozen at home (4)
Sweet n Sour Sauce (1)
Veggie Egg Roll Made from frozen at home (2)
Duck Sauce (1)
Wine (13)

TARGET 26 TOTAL 34
Used 8 FPs, 24 Left

Drank 108 oz water

Hope everyone is having a great OP weekend! Oh, and bonus... the Show n Shine for trucks is only Sunday. So, only 1 day of resisting the bad foods there!!! :)

A Great N Long Day of Retail Therapy 10/11/07

2007-10-12T09:33:00.000-04:00

Gift card and cash (thanks DH for b-day present) in hand, I went on my way to entire day of retail therapy! First, it was Walgreens for this stuff called Repel. It keeps hair dye from getting on your skin. And I had a couple. Moved on to Walmart to pick up hair dye (been dying my own hair since I was 16), new tweezers, Loreal lotion and hair remover. Next stop- Payless Shoes for the Buy 1 get 1 1/2 off sale...got the cutest pair of brown suede pumps and white Ked-like sneakers (not for work).

From there, I went to the mall. I had a gc to Old Navy and some returns...then I did some damage, serious damage to my Old Navy cc. I got shirts for work, 2 pairs of jeans (one in size 14 and one in size 12- see note below), some pjs (for when I work from home) and this fabulous Sherpa jacket with toggles in black. Note regarding jeans: I tried on all 3 new styles and the sweetheart was the best fit. So, I bought a regular jean color in the 14s. They fit so well, that I decided to grab them in black size 12 as an incentive to drop a few more pounds. I get home to try them on (I always try everything on again when I get home) and for kicks, tried on the black ones...the only difference between the 2 pairs was the 12s were a little tighter in the waist, got that little muffin top...so, I should be wearing those in no time!!! Made my day... but there was more shopping!

Next stop- Macy's. My Mommy is the best and gave my a generous gc. So, I stopped by Clinique to get this foundation I got a sample from my Allure magazine and a lip liner and guess what...it was bonus week! SWEET!!! Bought some loose power from Prescriptives. After that, I found 3 tops that I fell in love with and they were 40% off. MORE SWEETNESS!!! Then, I was passing the purse department and fell in love with this Nine West purse. It is brown, but multi-colored and multi-fabrics. Again, on sale with 40% off. So, I left there with $$$ still on my gc!

Then, I walked the entire mall and made stops at Victoria's Secret for 2 lip liners and Hot Topic for a couple of great t-shirts. I love Emily Strange and they had 1 t-shirt. So, I got that, a fairy shirt and a Jack the Skeleton shirt. By this time, I was not in the mood to try anything on. And after getting home, I will have to return the Emily Strange shirt and the Jack Skeleton short. But they are getting more Emily Strange shirt in before Halloween so I will definitely be back there soon!

As if that was not enough retail therapy...I then went to HomeGoods. I had a gc from X-mas for there too! I got the cutest Halloween place mats, witch pillow and orange and black candles to finish off our Halloween decorations!

When I left the mall, I realized it was after 5:00 and the only thing I had eaten was a light string cheese :0 So, I had a KFC snacker. At least I got all my water in! And some serious walking. Probably an activity point or 2 but I never use them!

As if I was not exhausted enough when I got home, I still managed to unpack a huge box of my clothes that was stuck in the far corner of the garage. Oh, the site of me trying to get this very heavy box around all the stuff in the garage. I also unpacked a box of shoes...was looking for a pair of heels I need for training! So, maybe another activity point :)

PHEW...that was a lot! I am still exhausted and a little sore... off to breakfast with the DH, so gotta go. Thanks for reading this very long post and I will see how everyone is doing when I get back!

Here is the menu:

10/11/07 THURSDAY

SNACK

Light String Cheese (1)

LUNCH - LINNER 5:00

KFC Buffalo Snacker (5.5)

DINNER

WW Quesadilla (4)
Light Sour Cream (1)
Baked Tortilla Scoops (2)
Salsa (0)
Cucumbers (0)
1/2 pkt. Paul Newman's SW dressing (1.5)
Wine (12)

TARGET 26 TOTAL 27
Used 1 FP, 32 Left

Drank 96 oz water, could done a little more

Activity, lots of walking around mall, lifting heavy boxes and running up and down stairs to put everything in the upstairs closet!