SisterC's Announcements

Well, this is as close to adding a new announcement as I can get...not sure how to start a new one on this stupid new site...oh, can you tell I am not happy about this change? Anyway, this coming week I am scheduled for shoulder surgery (finally!) and not sure how long it will take to recuperate and return to work...I have been told by the Mayo Clinic surgeons that this surgery is very painful (for me!) and difficult (for them!) They are going to be removing part of a bone for starters...and then I don't want to know all the rest til it is over with & I am off pain meds. Wish me luck! I am not sure that I will be on the site too much for a while...between the surgery and the difficulty navigating the new site...it just won't be in my plans. That being said, I am down another pound this week...total of 118 pounds....don't know how to find my weight chart so I will just post here until I figure it out or just give up on the site...and I am not really sure how I found this page...Hope everyone has a good week....Hugs, SisterC My world is changing...can't believe I have been following this plan for over a year. And then I stop to realize how many pounds I have lost and wonder why I didn't do this sooner...having just completed the Double-Dog Dare Ya II Challenge I am in shock...I lost 5 pounds this week...for a total of 117 pounds gone!! The week was very eventful...my son was offered a huge scholarship for college, I finally am going to have surgery on my shoulder next week and the scale dropped to lower numbers. Still waiting for the daughter's boyfriend to pop the question...he is sitting on that ring til the time is right...LOL ...when the time is right...that kinda describes my journey...this is my time! Can't wait til summer and I can enjoy the outdoors...here's to another week of living healthy! Hugs, SisterC

SisterC — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:59:58 GMT

Well, this is as close to adding a new announcement as I can get...not sure how to start a new one on this stupid new site...oh, can you tell I am not happy about this change?

Anyway, this coming week I am scheduled for shoulder surgery (finally!) and not sure how long it will take to recuperate and return to work...I have been told by the Mayo Clinic surgeons that this surgery is very painful (for me!) and difficult (for them!) They are going to be removing part of a bone for starters...and then I don't want to know all the rest til it is over with & I am off pain meds. Wish me luck! I am not sure that I will be on the site too much for a while...between the surgery and the difficulty navigating the new site...it just won't be in my plans.

That being said, I am down another pound this week...total of 118 pounds....don't know how to find my weight chart so I will just post here until I figure it out or just give up on the site...and I am not really sure how I found this page...Hope everyone has a good week....Hugs, SisterC

My world is changing...can't believe I have been following this plan for over a year. And then I stop to realize how many pounds I have lost and wonder why I didn't do this sooner...having just completed the Double-Dog Dare Ya II Challenge I am in shock...I lost 5 pounds this week...for a total of 117 pounds gone!!

The week was very eventful...my son was offered a huge scholarship for college, I finally am going to have surgery on my shoulder next week and the scale dropped to lower numbers. Still waiting for the daughter's boyfriend to pop the question...he is sitting on that ring til the time is right...LOL ...when the time is right...that kinda describes my journey...this is my time! Can't wait til summer and I can enjoy the outdoors...here's to another week of living healthy! Hugs, SisterC

Was shopping yesterday for a new spring jacket...all the stores are having sales right now. Anyway, wandered into one of my (new) favorite stores and found a cute form fitting denim jacket with snap closures...Reaching to the back of the rack (old habit!) and I hear a saleslady say...oh honey, those sizes are going to be too large on you; you will need a much smaller size!!! Made my day! I have now lost 112 pounds as of this mornings weigh in...I can hardly believe it myself. Had a company event last night and one of the guys that I worked with last year didn't even recognize me...we had worked the same shift for 4 years, and sat two tables from each other last night...until I went over to the table to say hi, he didn't even know I was there!! Needless to say, he was shocked as was his wife....she said I needed to share my secret with her!! LOL It has been a very good weekend as far as boosting my spirits! Have offered out another Double-Dog Dare Ya Challenge on the 100+ forum...should make some good progress this week...stay strong everyone...the journey is a fabulous one! Hugs, SisterC

SisterC — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:08:35 GMT

Was shopping yesterday for a new spring jacket...all the stores are having sales right now. Anyway, wandered into one of my (new) favorite stores and found a cute form fitting denim jacket with snap closures...Reaching to the back of the rack (old habit!) and I hear a saleslady say...oh honey, those sizes are going to be too large on you; you will need a much smaller size!!! Made my day!

I have now lost 112 pounds as of this mornings weigh in...I can hardly believe it myself. Had a company event last night and one of the guys that I worked with last year didn't even recognize me...we had worked the same shift for 4 years, and sat two tables from each other last night...until I went over to the table to say hi, he didn't even know I was there!! Needless to say, he was shocked as was his wife....she said I needed to share my secret with her!! LOL It has been a very good weekend as far as boosting my spirits!

Have offered out another Double-Dog Dare Ya Challenge on the 100+ forum...should make some good progress this week...stay strong everyone...the journey is a fabulous one! Hugs, SisterC

Every day is so special...live it to the fullest...no one gets a chance to re-live a day...experience new things, spend time with those you love and let joy enter your life. There are no do-overs, no rewinds, no shoulda, coulda, or woulda regrets allowed...we get one chance for each day of our lives...make it good!! As some of you may know...my oldest daughter is getting a ring (ask soon as he asks her!!) and there will be a wedding sometime later this year...combine this event with my son's high school graduation and move to college in the fall...I am so glad I started this journey to good health over a year ago! I know how much I would be dreading the graduation, the college move, the wedding...if I hadn't already been losing weight...the difficulties of finding appropiate clothing to wear that looks nice, the embarrassment of seeing family & friends that I hadn't seen in years, the pictures!! and the uncomfortable feeling of taking up too much space...and let's not forget the wedding dance...instead of looking forward to these special events, I would have been kicking myself and wishing I woulda, shoulda, coulda lost weight...now I can look forward to this year and know I will be able to celebrate so much...even more than the events. I will be celebrating life...my life...a life no longer burdened by excess weight. The days spread out before me and challenge who I am...and slowly I am finding myself...learning to hold my head high, learning to take care of myself, discovering all the gifts that I thought I had lost...I have been given this day; what I do with it is up to me...today I am living healthy...the past is behind me; can't change it, don't want to re-live it...onward to new days and happiness in life. The scale this morning was kind enough to show a pound loss for the week...brings me to a total of 111 lost.....making my way slowly on this journey, being careful of each step so as not to get off the beaten path...I am in awe of all that has changed in my life...my SF buddies/friends/family are the best...how grateful I am for each of you! Hugs, SisterC

SisterC — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:38:43 GMT

Every day is so special...live it to the fullest...no one gets a chance to re-live a day...experience new things, spend time with those you love and let joy enter your life. There are no do-overs, no rewinds, no shoulda, coulda, or woulda regrets allowed...we get one chance for each day of our lives...make it good!!

As some of you may know...my oldest daughter is getting a ring (ask soon as he asks her!!) and there will be a wedding sometime later this year...combine this event with my son's high school graduation and move to college in the fall...I am so glad I started this journey to good health over a year ago! I know how much I would be dreading the graduation, the college move, the wedding...if I hadn't already been losing weight...the difficulties of finding appropiate clothing to wear that looks nice, the embarrassment of seeing family & friends that I hadn't seen in years, the pictures!! and the uncomfortable feeling of taking up too much space...and let's not forget the wedding dance...instead of looking forward to these special events, I would have been kicking myself and wishing I woulda, shoulda, coulda lost weight...now I can look forward to this year and know I will be able to celebrate so much...even more than the events. I will be celebrating life...my life...a life no longer burdened by excess weight. The days spread out before me and challenge who I am...and slowly I am finding myself...learning to hold my head high, learning to take care of myself, discovering all the gifts that I thought I had lost...I have been given this day; what I do with it is up to me...today I am living healthy...the past is behind me; can't change it, don't want to re-live it...onward to new days and happiness in life.

The scale this morning was kind enough to show a pound loss for the week...brings me to a total of 111 lost.....making my way slowly on this journey, being careful of each step so as not to get off the beaten path...I am in awe of all that has changed in my life...my SF buddies/friends/family are the best...how grateful I am for each of you! Hugs, SisterC

We are getting snow almost everyday...it is piled so high that a person can't see around the corner at intersections...and it is snowing now again! I cannot wait til I can walk outside in warm weather...this morning was 17 below and cloudy. Maybe it is the weather, but I have had no desire to exercise this week...shame on me for blaming the weather though...I know I am in charge of this journey and should not put the blame on anything but myself. Just lacking the oomph for exercise lately. One good thing is that I did continue to eat healthy this week and the scale dropped another pound...total of 110 pounds now...slowly making my way on this journey...and yes, it seems like forever...and then somedays...I am amazed at the changes I have made in the last year. I have exactly one month to reach my Ides of March goal...will I make it is the question...I am trying...and I will be closer than one may think...the whole concept of this losing weight...is all about dealing with life situations and not eating when stressed...right? Today was Valentines Day...recieved several boxes of chocolate and a dozen roses...not tempted to eat those roses...but those two boxes of chocolates have been staring at me all day!! Now that is stress to a chocoholic!!! I will be okay as long as I don't open them before I drop them off at the neighbors tomorrow! Send me strength! Here's to a good week...full of sunshine and positive thinking. We will complete this journey together...You are my strength and support!! Thanks so much! Hugs, SisterC

SisterC — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:29:38 GMT

We are getting snow almost everyday...it is piled so high that a person can't see around the corner at intersections...and it is snowing now again! I cannot wait til I can walk outside in warm weather...this morning was 17 below and cloudy. Maybe it is the weather, but I have had no desire to exercise this week...shame on me for blaming the weather though...I know I am in charge of this journey and should not put the blame on anything but myself. Just lacking the oomph for exercise lately.

One good thing is that I did continue to eat healthy this week and the scale dropped another pound...total of 110 pounds now...slowly making my way on this journey...and yes, it seems like forever...and then somedays...I am amazed at the changes I have made in the last year. I have exactly one month to reach my Ides of March goal...will I make it is the question...I am trying...and I will be closer than one may think...the whole concept of this losing weight...is all about dealing with life situations and not eating when stressed...right? Today was Valentines Day...recieved several boxes of chocolate and a dozen roses...not tempted to eat those roses...but those two boxes of chocolates have been staring at me all day!! Now that is stress to a chocoholic!!! I will be okay as long as I don't open them before I drop them off at the neighbors tomorrow! Send me strength!

Here's to a good week...full of sunshine and positive thinking. We will complete this journey together...You are my strength and support!! Thanks so much! Hugs, SisterC

My scale has been moving slow since the holidays....like many others here...and so I decided to post a 'double dog dare you' challenge from Feb. 1-7....wow!! should have done that sooner! My scale is down 5 pounds for the week! And my clothes are fitting loose again...not so loose that I need to get a different size; but loose enough to show and yet be comfortable without being sloppy. So, here I am...down a total of 109 pounds on my journey...wishing it were spring and I could get outside to walk...got some major issues with getting toned in my legs...well, let's be nice and say upper thighs...LOL! Got some groceries the other day and a friend commented that it was no wonder I was losing weight; all I bought were veggies & fruits...seems to work and so I will keep on eating healthy. The end of the month I have a work related event to attend and I will be seeing people I have not seen since last May....I am really going to work the rest of this month to get some more exercise/toning done before that time. Got a feeling they are going to be shocked to see me!! LOL! It will be very good!! Have a great week! Hugs, SisterC

SisterC — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:09:30 GMT

My scale has been moving slow since the holidays....like many others here...and so I decided to post a 'double dog dare you' challenge from Feb. 1-7....wow!! should have done that sooner! My scale is down 5 pounds for the week! And my clothes are fitting loose again...not so loose that I need to get a different size; but loose enough to show and yet be comfortable without being sloppy.

So, here I am...down a total of 109 pounds on my journey...wishing it were spring and I could get outside to walk...got some major issues with getting toned in my legs...well, let's be nice and say upper thighs...LOL! Got some groceries the other day and a friend commented that it was no wonder I was losing weight; all I bought were veggies & fruits...seems to work and so I will keep on eating healthy. The end of the month I have a work related event to attend and I will be seeing people I have not seen since last May....I am really going to work the rest of this month to get some more exercise/toning done before that time. Got a feeling they are going to be shocked to see me!! LOL! It will be very good!! Have a great week! Hugs, SisterC

This has been a busy, but fulfilling week....lots of basketball games to attend...my sons last season of this...had parents' night and he ran across the gym to give me a red carnation and a hug....sweet memory there! Last time for lots of things...going to miss the high school life. Got his grades for second quarter this week too...lowest grade was an A-...was nominated by the teachers for a scholarship in the district...only boy chosen...makes me so proud! So of course, that all just prompts me to stay strong on my journey...graduation is in 5 months and I will be at my final goal by then! Found a clothing company that I really like and yes...ordered new clothes! My daughters both said to get rid of all my old clothes...all of them! even the ones that are just one size up from what I am wearing now...put all the new ones in the closet and then actually wear them...LOL...Seems they think I get stuck in routine and wear the same ones over and over...you know we all do...now I am working on rotating my clothes more often...there will still be a few favorites that I may reach for more often though. And my girls are liking my clothes now...the youngest said I am a pretty hip mom these days! LOL!!! They just bolster my spirit! There seems to be a big correlation with losing weight and having my house/life in order...since the first I have been dealing with a messier than usual house...too many other things going on...run, run, run....and of course, piles of clothes that were getting sorted and packed for good will...for some reason it gets to me. This past week I just couldn't take it anymore and worked on getting things in order again...well, guess what? the scale followed suit! Yes, I do better in an organized environment...the scale is down two pounds for a total now of 104 pounds...It was a very good week! The fact that I am learning so much about myself is such a bonus on this journey...it isn't all about losing weight; it is about discovering myself and who I am. And for anyone that knows me...I am so happy with my life right now...people even comment on it...one former classmate asked what I was doing besides losing weight; I seemed like such a different person...just enjoying life is what I am doing! Hope the week was good to everyone and check in next week...going to haul the 'old' clothes to Good Will...no turning back now! The more I get my life in order, the stronger I become...it is all good! Hugs, SisterC

SisterC — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:18:23 GMT

This has been a busy, but fulfilling week....lots of basketball games to attend...my sons last season of this...had parents' night and he ran across the gym to give me a red carnation and a hug....sweet memory there! Last time for lots of things...going to miss the high school life. Got his grades for second quarter this week too...lowest grade was an A-...was nominated by the teachers for a scholarship in the district...only boy chosen...makes me so proud! So of course, that all just prompts me to stay strong on my journey...graduation is in 5 months and I will be at my final goal by then!

Found a clothing company that I really like and yes...ordered new clothes! My daughters both said to get rid of all my old clothes...all of them! even the ones that are just one size up from what I am wearing now...put all the new ones in the closet and then actually wear them...LOL...Seems they think I get stuck in routine and wear the same ones over and over...you know we all do...now I am working on rotating my clothes more often...there will still be a few favorites that I may reach for more often though. And my girls are liking my clothes now...the youngest said I am a pretty hip mom these days! LOL!!! They just bolster my spirit!

There seems to be a big correlation with losing weight and having my house/life in order...since the first I have been dealing with a messier than usual house...too many other things going on...run, run, run....and of course, piles of clothes that were getting sorted and packed for good will...for some reason it gets to me. This past week I just couldn't take it anymore and worked on getting things in order again...well, guess what? the scale followed suit! Yes, I do better in an organized environment...the scale is down two pounds for a total now of 104 pounds...It was a very good week! The fact that I am learning so much about myself is such a bonus on this journey...it isn't all about losing weight; it is about discovering myself and who I am. And for anyone that knows me...I am so happy with my life right now...people even comment on it...one former classmate asked what I was doing besides losing weight; I seemed like such a different person...just enjoying life is what I am doing!

Hope the week was good to everyone and check in next week...going to haul the 'old' clothes to Good Will...no turning back now! The more I get my life in order, the stronger I become...it is all good! Hugs, SisterC

I've been busy making a birthday dinner for one of my girls...no matter how old they get, they still want to fit in their birthday dinner...making bbq chicken...baked potatoes, broccoli, carrots & snap peas, a salad and carrot cake...the kids get to have all their favorites made for their birthdays...tradition! My scale didn't move today...no loss...stayed the same...but then, that means no gain either! Been one of those weeks that have been off schedule...too many things to do, not enough sleep and not enough exercise...and too many foods with sodium...next weigh in will be better...hope I can stay home more and not be rushing to fit everything in... I have to get moving on this meal now...the veggies need to be chopped yet and chicken has to get baked...wish me luck!! Hope everyone has a good week!! Hugs, SisterC

SisterC — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:09:59 GMT

I've been busy making a birthday dinner for one of my girls...no matter how old they get, they still want to fit in their birthday dinner...making bbq chicken...baked potatoes, broccoli, carrots & snap peas, a salad and carrot cake...the kids get to have all their favorites made for their birthdays...tradition!

My scale didn't move today...no loss...stayed the same...but then, that means no gain either! Been one of those weeks that have been off schedule...too many things to do, not enough sleep and not enough exercise...and too many foods with sodium...next weigh in will be better...hope I can stay home more and not be rushing to fit everything in...

I have to get moving on this meal now...the veggies need to be chopped yet and chicken has to get baked...wish me luck!! Hope everyone has a good week!! Hugs, SisterC

Here I am....one year ago today I started this trek to a better life...what did I expect over the year? Well, of course, I expected my weight to drop...but I had expected that before and after several weeks/months...I would give up on myself. This past year has been different...my mind is more in tune with what my body/health needs are...I feel more in control...not always, but most of the time. I have learned that I need to take responsibility for the weight gain over the years...no one has fed me since I was an infant...I have done the damage myself and to myself. I gave up on being active...enjoying life and enjoying people...and I missed so much over the years. Again, no one to blame but myself...However! Life is changing and changing fast! Sure it took a year to lose 100+ pounds; but I needed that year to work on the rest of me...emotional eating is a huge factor and one that I will continue to work on...the whys and how comes of why I loose control when emotional situations arise...oh, and let's not forget that I needed to learn to prepare healthy meals! It is like learning to cook all over again using lots of veggies and spices instead of high calorie foods. A lot of learning going on here! My life is so different that one year ago...Jan. 17, 2009...I said goodbye to misery and welcomed life again...best decision I ever made!! I think I have been celebrating ever since! I am discovering life and enjoying it to the fullest....I cannot get back the lost years that I let my weight take over; but I certainly can make the most of the years to come...happiness is all around me...I still have more to lose...but I won't let those pounds interfere with living. I have gone from a 3x in clothes to a large off the rack...the last tops I got were 12-14...now that is quite a change and I have found there is a lot more room in the dresser drawers when the clothes are smaller! LOL And let me tell you....the compliments are so wonderful...people don't recognize me and when they find out who I am; they are shocked...it really means a lot to hear that I look good...and I am learning to accept the compliments graciously...I am aware that once I reach my goal, these compliments will no longer be heard...but I don't care! I will feel so much better and I will be amazed everyday...I cherish this body and all it has been through...it has been a tough road but an exciting journey. I have gained knowledge, experience, friends and life...all the while, I was losing weight...what a great trade-off!! So here I am...365 days since my starting weigh in and I am down...102 pounds...added another one to the lost column this week! Mostly because of Coni and her MLK challenge...what a gal, thanks! So, as I end one year of living healthy, I begin another year of living life...enjoy each day and make it count! Hugs, SisterC

SisterC — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:37:27 GMT

Here I am....one year ago today I started this trek to a better life...what did I expect over the year? Well, of course, I expected my weight to drop...but I had expected that before and after several weeks/months...I would give up on myself. This past year has been different...my mind is more in tune with what my body/health needs are...I feel more in control...not always, but most of the time. I have learned that I need to take responsibility for the weight gain over the years...no one has fed me since I was an infant...I have done the damage myself and to myself. I gave up on being active...enjoying life and enjoying people...and I missed so much over the years. Again, no one to blame but myself...However! Life is changing and changing fast! Sure it took a year to lose 100+ pounds; but I needed that year to work on the rest of me...emotional eating is a huge factor and one that I will continue to work on...the whys and how comes of why I loose control when emotional situations arise...oh, and let's not forget that I needed to learn to prepare healthy meals! It is like learning to cook all over again using lots of veggies and spices instead of high calorie foods. A lot of learning going on here!

My life is so different that one year ago...Jan. 17, 2009...I said goodbye to misery and welcomed life again...best decision I ever made!! I think I have been celebrating ever since! I am discovering life and enjoying it to the fullest....I cannot get back the lost years that I let my weight take over; but I certainly can make the most of the years to come...happiness is all around me...I still have more to lose...but I won't let those pounds interfere with living.

I have gone from a 3x in clothes to a large off the rack...the last tops I got were 12-14...now that is quite a change and I have found there is a lot more room in the dresser drawers when the clothes are smaller! LOL And let me tell you....the compliments are so wonderful...people don't recognize me and when they find out who I am; they are shocked...it really means a lot to hear that I look good...and I am learning to accept the compliments graciously...I am aware that once I reach my goal, these compliments will no longer be heard...but I don't care! I will feel so much better and I will be amazed everyday...I cherish this body and all it has been through...it has been a tough road but an exciting journey. I have gained knowledge, experience, friends and life...all the while, I was losing weight...what a great trade-off!! So here I am...365 days since my starting weigh in and I am down...102 pounds...added another one to the lost column this week! Mostly because of Coni and her MLK challenge...what a gal, thanks! So, as I end one year of living healthy, I begin another year of living life...enjoy each day and make it count! Hugs, SisterC

I called my daughters and we all cried together...tears of complete and total joy...they are so wonderful...they have been saving money in a 'New Mom Fund" since I started this plan last year...and today they announced that for reaching my 100 pounds; they are giving me $500 for a new updated wardrobe!!!!! Who would have even thought of doing such a thing? They said they have brainstormed on this since last January...and saved for a whole year...My kids are so amazing...the girls had even told their brother about it and he hadn't said a word all year! The support I have gotten from my kids has been overwhelming! The first of the year, I took time to refocus on my goals...and knew that I needed to continue on this path for me and my well-being. I have learned so much...most of all, that I am a stronger person than I ever thought and I have more support than I ever realized. I have learned that my body responds to healthy foods and exercise better than it does high fat and sugary foods and sitting around...I have learned that I am a happier person without the extra weight...who ever said fat people are jolly? But most of all, I have learned that I am not alone in this struggle...and I thank all of the SF members for always being there...what would we do without each other? Now, I start to whittle away at those last 50 pounds of mine...just 200 more sticks of butter! And I am going to make it!! If ever anyone doubts if this plan works...I will be the first to tell them...Yes, it really does! Have a great week everyone!! I will be celebrating with some celery and carrots today!! Yippeee!! Love you guys! Hugs, SisterC

SisterC — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:53:00 GMT

I called my daughters and we all cried together...tears of complete and total joy...they are so wonderful...they have been saving money in a 'New Mom Fund" since I started this plan last year...and today they announced that for reaching my 100 pounds; they are giving me $500 for a new updated wardrobe!!!!! Who would have even thought of doing such a thing? They said they have brainstormed on this since last January...and saved for a whole year...My kids are so amazing...the girls had even told their brother about it and he hadn't said a word all year! The support I have gotten from my kids has been overwhelming!

The first of the year, I took time to refocus on my goals...and knew that I needed to continue on this path for me and my well-being. I have learned so much...most of all, that I am a stronger person than I ever thought and I have more support than I ever realized. I have learned that my body responds to healthy foods and exercise better than it does high fat and sugary foods and sitting around...I have learned that I am a happier person without the extra weight...who ever said fat people are jolly? But most of all, I have learned that I am not alone in this struggle...and I thank all of the SF members for always being there...what would we do without each other?

Now, I start to whittle away at those last 50 pounds of mine...just 200 more sticks of butter! And I am going to make it!! If ever anyone doubts if this plan works...I will be the first to tell them...Yes, it really does! Have a great week everyone!! I will be celebrating with some celery and carrots today!! Yippeee!! Love you guys! Hugs, SisterC

The tears are rolling this morning....I lost 3 pounds this week...bringing me to a total of 101 pounds lost!!! I can't believe it...I am so emotional right now...I will write more later...

SisterC — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:14:43 GMT

The tears are rolling this morning....I lost 3 pounds this week...bringing me to a total of 101 pounds lost!!! I can't believe it...I am so emotional right now...I will write more later...

Holidays are behind me finally; had family Christmas yesterday...was postponed due to weather conditions before...tried to be really selective about the food I put on my plate...notice I said that I put on my plate ; no one else puts food on my plate for me anymore at family functions! Always had a few that said..."you gotta try this, and have some of this, it is really good". I am getting stronger about speaking up and telling others what I don't want on my plate...I am old enough at this point that I can dish up my own food!! LOL Really going to lose my final weight by June this year...almost 2/3 of my way there....purchased two new exercise dvds the other day...looked at some sweat pants that were on sale. I am having surgery soon on my shoulder and trying to get some clothes that I will be able to get on/off by myself...but, sweatpants....oh, for some reason I think they get too comfy and it is easy to eat more...speaking from experience here! So I am sticking with the spandex type exercise pants...may change my mind if I can't get them on/off using just one hand/arm. Went to the grocery store and stocked up on veggies...now I need to get them chopped up and put in bags for the freezer...just trying to get prepared. Not sure how long it will be that I will be laid up...6-8 weeks off work unless I heal quicker than most...going to be bored...so afraid of weight gain just sitting around...send any preventative suggestions my way!! Now I must publish my weigh in for today...still did not make my 100 pound goal.. :( On the upside though...I did lose another 2 pounds for a total of 98 so far....just so darn close to 100 but not quite there! Going to have to step up with more of the exercise and really watch portion sizes....seems like this goal is so elusive....once I reach it; it will be a major accomplishment. Guess we will see what the weigh in says next week...wish me luck!! Have a good week everyone! Hugs, SisterC

SisterC — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 15:51:12 GMT

Holidays are behind me finally; had family Christmas yesterday...was postponed due to weather conditions before...tried to be really selective about the food I put on my plate...notice I said that I put on my plate ; no one else puts food on my plate for me anymore at family functions! Always had a few that said..."you gotta try this, and have some of this, it is really good". I am getting stronger about speaking up and telling others what I don't want on my plate...I am old enough at this point that I can dish up my own food!! LOL

Really going to lose my final weight by June this year...almost 2/3 of my way there....purchased two new exercise dvds the other day...looked at some sweat pants that were on sale. I am having surgery soon on my shoulder and trying to get some clothes that I will be able to get on/off by myself...but, sweatpants....oh, for some reason I think they get too comfy and it is easy to eat more...speaking from experience here! So I am sticking with the spandex type exercise pants...may change my mind if I can't get them on/off using just one hand/arm. Went to the grocery store and stocked up on veggies...now I need to get them chopped up and put in bags for the freezer...just trying to get prepared. Not sure how long it will be that I will be laid up...6-8 weeks off work unless I heal quicker than most...going to be bored...so afraid of weight gain just sitting around...send any preventative suggestions my way!!

Now I must publish my weigh in for today...still did not make my 100 pound goal.. :( On the upside though...I did lose another 2 pounds for a total of 98 so far....just so darn close to 100 but not quite there! Going to have to step up with more of the exercise and really watch portion sizes....seems like this goal is so elusive....once I reach it; it will be a major accomplishment. Guess we will see what the weigh in says next week...wish me luck!! Have a good week everyone! Hugs, SisterC

The past week has been rough...baking lots of goodies and serving meals...plus having so many goodies around...oh, and of course, I had to nibble away on those high calorie treats even though I had promised myself that I wouldn't...how easy it is to fall into the old eating patterns if we let our guard down! I have been guzzling water and hot tea like crazy trying to flush my system of the extra sodium, fat and whatever...but alas, the scale this morning shows no change...no loss going into the new year...but, no gain either...which is good. Christmas was delightful even with nasty weather...we were not able to travel to my sister's place..all churches cancelled the Christmas Services due to the weather...so my daughters made it home Christmas Eve, we ate & opened gifts...took pictures! and then they hurried back to their homes so they wouldn't get caught here in the storm. Christmas Day was very relaxing. My son & I watched services on tv...and pretty much took it easy most of the day...except for nibbling on those treats! Was really nice not to have to travel in bad weather. Now, I am going to spend this day refocusing on my goals...got my planner for 2010 and will be writing in some of my short term goals and working my way into my final goal for June. Exercise is going to be a big part of the next 6 months...I will be having surgery sometime in Jan/Feb and don't know how that will play into my exercise...am hoping it will only slow me down a few weeks...I will remain committed to this lifestyle...it has gotten me this far and I am feeling so good...my son said he never remembers me this small...which is very true, I haven't been this small in so many years...and he is now 17....my daughter bought me a sweater off the rack for Christmas...she was pleased...she used to have to shop the 'big gal' shops...plus I got gift cards for clothing stores...can't decide if I should shop now or wait til I am closer to my final goal. Either way, the clothes will be smaller than they were a year ago!! As I close out this year, I really want to take the time to thank all the members here that have helped to keep me focused and given me the support and motivation I have needed through the months. This journey is long...but I am learning so much and am becoming the person I was meant to be...happy and comfortable with myself...Thanks everyone for making a difference in my life! Hugs, SisterC

SisterC — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:33:23 GMT

The past week has been rough...baking lots of goodies and serving meals...plus having so many goodies around...oh, and of course, I had to nibble away on those high calorie treats even though I had promised myself that I wouldn't...how easy it is to fall into the old eating patterns if we let our guard down! I have been guzzling water and hot tea like crazy trying to flush my system of the extra sodium, fat and whatever...but alas, the scale this morning shows no change...no loss going into the new year...but, no gain either...which is good.

Christmas was delightful even with nasty weather...we were not able to travel to my sister's place..all churches cancelled the Christmas Services due to the weather...so my daughters made it home Christmas Eve, we ate & opened gifts...took pictures! and then they hurried back to their homes so they wouldn't get caught here in the storm. Christmas Day was very relaxing. My son & I watched services on tv...and pretty much took it easy most of the day...except for nibbling on those treats! Was really nice not to have to travel in bad weather.

Now, I am going to spend this day refocusing on my goals...got my planner for 2010 and will be writing in some of my short term goals and working my way into my final goal for June. Exercise is going to be a big part of the next 6 months...I will be having surgery sometime in Jan/Feb and don't know how that will play into my exercise...am hoping it will only slow me down a few weeks...I will remain committed to this lifestyle...it has gotten me this far and I am feeling so good...my son said he never remembers me this small...which is very true, I haven't been this small in so many years...and he is now 17....my daughter bought me a sweater off the rack for Christmas...she was pleased...she used to have to shop the 'big gal' shops...plus I got gift cards for clothing stores...can't decide if I should shop now or wait til I am closer to my final goal. Either way, the clothes will be smaller than they were a year ago!!

As I close out this year, I really want to take the time to thank all the members here that have helped to keep me focused and given me the support and motivation I have needed through the months. This journey is long...but I am learning so much and am becoming the person I was meant to be...happy and comfortable with myself...Thanks everyone for making a difference in my life! Hugs, SisterC

Okay, I didn't make my Christmas goal...but I did come pretty darn close...down another pound this week for a total of 96 pounds. Just 4 pounds shy of my goal which means instead of 50 pounds to lose by June, I now have 54 pounds to lose by June. In reality, I am very pleased with the progress I have made this year...so much better than where I was last year at this time. The lessons I have learned along this journey are invaluable...and I have all my SF members to thank for helping me get this far. I am heading into this holiday with gusto...wearing much smaller clothes and feeling so much better. There may be some challenges to be faced at the dinner tables; but I am ready! This is a gift to myself...a new-found person that is happy and enjoying llife. No more looking back and wishing shoulda, coulda....I am living this life to the fullest. I will reach my goal; but right now I am living this moment with my kids and family...and no one can take that away. No more hiding in the background, trying not to be seen...I am here to embrace this life! Wishing everyone the happiest time of the year....blessings to all my sf friends! Hugs, SisterC

SisterC — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:07:41 GMT

Okay, I didn't make my Christmas goal...but I did come pretty darn close...down another pound this week for a total of 96 pounds. Just 4 pounds shy of my goal which means instead of 50 pounds to lose by June, I now have 54 pounds to lose by June. In reality, I am very pleased with the progress I have made this year...so much better than where I was last year at this time. The lessons I have learned along this journey are invaluable...and I have all my SF members to thank for helping me get this far.

I am heading into this holiday with gusto...wearing much smaller clothes and feeling so much better. There may be some challenges to be faced at the dinner tables; but I am ready! This is a gift to myself...a new-found person that is happy and enjoying llife. No more looking back and wishing shoulda, coulda....I am living this life to the fullest. I will reach my goal; but right now I am living this moment with my kids and family...and no one can take that away. No more hiding in the background, trying not to be seen...I am here to embrace this life! Wishing everyone the happiest time of the year....blessings to all my sf friends! Hugs, SisterC

Scale is down 4 pounds this morning at weigh-in...that makes for 95 pounds total so far...yippee!!! I have 5 more pounds to go for my Christmas goal...maybe I can make it! Added an extra workout this past week...meaning an extra 4 miles walked each day...it paid off for me! I got up extra early this morning to weigh because I was able to wear a size smaller pants last night...one that I couldn't get passed my thighs just a few weeks back....I just felt like I had lost a bit more than usual. So now, even if I don't hit the 100 mark, I am that much closer to it. Life is good! Good thing I munched on grapes & rice cakes while the blizzard roared this week...did not give in to the cravings for high calorie foods...so glad!! so, so glad!! LOL And I got my mini-camcorder and am trying to learn how to run it....that will take me til Christmas...and I can't wait to be in pictures this year!!! I get tears in my eyes just thinking of all the events with the kids that I opted out of the photos...sad....But starting now, it is a totally different world...I am going to be in every picture that I can with my kids. And the most wonderful part of this healthy journey was last night when my son said, "Mom, you were the best looking mom at the basketball game and I am so proud to be seen with you." My 16 year old boy...he is so wonderful. I do look like a competely different person than last year; he never said he was embarrassed by me, but I know I was... Now, life is different...I am enjoying each day and it is good! I have amazed myself....onward with the journey! Hope each of you are experiencing some wonderful revelations about yourself as well....have a fantastic week! Hugs, SisterC

SisterC — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:36:39 GMT

Scale is down 4 pounds this morning at weigh-in...that makes for 95 pounds total so far...yippee!!! I have 5 more pounds to go for my Christmas goal...maybe I can make it! Added an extra workout this past week...meaning an extra 4 miles walked each day...it paid off for me! I got up extra early this morning to weigh because I was able to wear a size smaller pants last night...one that I couldn't get passed my thighs just a few weeks back....I just felt like I had lost a bit more than usual. So now, even if I don't hit the 100 mark, I am that much closer to it. Life is good!

Good thing I munched on grapes & rice cakes while the blizzard roared this week...did not give in to the cravings for high calorie foods...so glad!! so, so glad!! LOL And I got my mini-camcorder and am trying to learn how to run it....that will take me til Christmas...and I can't wait to be in pictures this year!!! I get tears in my eyes just thinking of all the events with the kids that I opted out of the photos...sad....But starting now, it is a totally different world...I am going to be in every picture that I can with my kids. And the most wonderful part of this healthy journey was last night when my son said, "Mom, you were the best looking mom at the basketball game and I am so proud to be seen with you." My 16 year old boy...he is so wonderful. I do look like a competely different person than last year; he never said he was embarrassed by me, but I know I was... Now, life is different...I am enjoying each day and it is good! I have amazed myself....onward with the journey! Hope each of you are experiencing some wonderful revelations about yourself as well....have a fantastic week! Hugs, SisterC

Set my sites on losing 100# by Christmas...oh, guess I set that goal back in June when there were six months to work on losing...now, I am just a few weeks...well, 19 days (but who is counting!) away from Christmas...not sure I am going to reach that 100# mark. But, the scale is down another pound this week so that makes for 91 pounds so far....Guess it doesn't matter if I hit the 100 by Christmas because I know I will continue with this plan and meet that goal soon...and continue on to meet my final goal by next summer. I am so much better than I was this time last year!! I am on top of the world really...I was thinking of the amount I have lost....going to the grocery store and strapping nine 10 lbs. bags of flour to my body and walking around...my gosh! What have I been doing to my poor body all these years...no wonder it reacted with pain when I walked! Got my hair cut 5" on Friday...what a change! A gal at the basketball game that night said I look like a whole new person...and I do! I just tear up everytime I think of the time I wasted being so overweight...I just feel so good now...like my world is opening up and I am living again. Sure, I have a ways to go yet...but everyday is better and better. I am ready to be me. I no longer want to hide and be embarrassed about my size and how I look. I am ready to shine...and I don't care if everyone has to put shades on for it to happen!! This is my time and I am going to live each day to the fullest....Life is good! And my sf buddies are wonderful! Thanks to each and everyone of you for the support and encouragement you give...I wouldn't be this far on my journey if it weren't for you...you are precious to me! Have a great week and enjoy life! Hugs, SisterC

SisterC — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:57:49 GMT

Set my sites on losing 100# by Christmas...oh, guess I set that goal back in June when there were six months to work on losing...now, I am just a few weeks...well, 19 days (but who is counting!) away from Christmas...not sure I am going to reach that 100# mark. But, the scale is down another pound this week so that makes for 91 pounds so far....Guess it doesn't matter if I hit the 100 by Christmas because I know I will continue with this plan and meet that goal soon...and continue on to meet my final goal by next summer. I am so much better than I was this time last year!! I am on top of the world really...I was thinking of the amount I have lost....going to the grocery store and strapping nine 10 lbs. bags of flour to my body and walking around...my gosh! What have I been doing to my poor body all these years...no wonder it reacted with pain when I walked!

Got my hair cut 5" on Friday...what a change! A gal at the basketball game that night said I look like a whole new person...and I do! I just tear up everytime I think of the time I wasted being so overweight...I just feel so good now...like my world is opening up and I am living again. Sure, I have a ways to go yet...but everyday is better and better. I am ready to be me. I no longer want to hide and be embarrassed about my size and how I look. I am ready to shine...and I don't care if everyone has to put shades on for it to happen!! This is my time and I am going to live each day to the fullest....Life is good! And my sf buddies are wonderful! Thanks to each and everyone of you for the support and encouragement you give...I wouldn't be this far on my journey if it weren't for you...you are precious to me! Have a great week and enjoy life! Hugs, SisterC

I survived the holiday and ate according to the plan...turkey and lots of veggies...sampled a couple desserts and passed them on to my son....mostly visited with family and had a fabulous time! Felt really good about the day....Everyone was asking how I got so skinny...LOL One of my sisters and her three kids stayed with me for the holiday...the kids were looking for junk food & all we had for snacks were healthy items...they ate fruit & then begged their mom to get them some when they got home again...she just shook her head and asked, "How'd you do that?" They would never try healthy snacks for her...guess just by setting the example and not pushing...but I was delighted!! Have been suffering the past week with a very sore shoulder...not sure what I did, but am doing the doctor visits and physical therapy...may have an MRI this coming week...oh, this age thing is the pits!! Really put a damper on my exercise..but today I am going to walk with Leslie again and try not to move my arm... I have been drinking more water in place of doing the exercise...just so I wouldn't feel bored and eat too much...and maybe that helped as the scale is down 2 pounds at this mornings weigh in...total of 90 pounds!! Celebration at my house today!!! Just 10 more pounds til Christmas.... Have a good week everyone...the holidays are a celebration of family, not food! Get ready to enjoy! Hugs, SisterC

SisterC — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:24:53 GMT

I survived the holiday and ate according to the plan...turkey and lots of veggies...sampled a couple desserts and passed them on to my son....mostly visited with family and had a fabulous time! Felt really good about the day....Everyone was asking how I got so skinny...LOL

One of my sisters and her three kids stayed with me for the holiday...the kids were looking for junk food & all we had for snacks were healthy items...they ate fruit & then begged their mom to get them some when they got home again...she just shook her head and asked, "How'd you do that?" They would never try healthy snacks for her...guess just by setting the example and not pushing...but I was delighted!!

Have been suffering the past week with a very sore shoulder...not sure what I did, but am doing the doctor visits and physical therapy...may have an MRI this coming week...oh, this age thing is the pits!! Really put a damper on my exercise..but today I am going to walk with Leslie again and try not to move my arm... I have been drinking more water in place of doing the exercise...just so I wouldn't feel bored and eat too much...and maybe that helped as the scale is down 2 pounds at this mornings weigh in...total of 90 pounds!! Celebration at my house today!!! Just 10 more pounds til Christmas.... Have a good week everyone...the holidays are a celebration of family, not food! Get ready to enjoy! Hugs, SisterC

It has been a tough week...made another quick trip to one of the colleges for my son...they let him stay in the dorm and attend classes to get a feel for college life...It was all set up just several days ahead...I really had to hustle to get every thing caught up at home and then pack to be out of town...but it was wonderful, actually...while he attended classes, I walked around the town and lots of malls...tons of walking!! Found lots of great sales and was able to buy several tops at an 80% off clearance rack...and regular sizes!! Meals were a bit more difficult as I seemed to have a need for comfort foods....desserts!...but I did not overdo...and continued walking and drinking my water...but it was tough...maybe the thought of my baby going off to college next year made me think I needed those comfort foods...I really need to work on that issue so I don't fall into the comfort food trap next fall. My jeans seemed looser this weekend so I was anxious to step on that scale this morning...knowing I had eaten some not so great foods and wondering how things would pan out...thankful to say...down three pounds!!!! Total of 88 pounds gone, gone, gone! Beginning to think that exercise is the key to weight loss! LOL...that has taken me a while to figure out! I will be seeing some family for the holiday that I haven't seen since early summer...looking forward to the look on their faces when they see me! Life is very good and I have so much to be thankful for...and my list is growing. Still doubt I will make my 100 lbs. gone by Christmas goal...but each week I continue this journey and know I will reach my goal one day...progress is being made and it is wonderful to be able to enjoy each day...I will be on my best behavior over the holiday and make healthy choices to the best of my ability...and I plan to walk, walk, walk...I will be posting again next Sunday...check in to see how I did...hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving! Hugs, SisterC

SisterC — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:13:36 GMT

It has been a tough week...made another quick trip to one of the colleges for my son...they let him stay in the dorm and attend classes to get a feel for college life...It was all set up just several days ahead...I really had to hustle to get every thing caught up at home and then pack to be out of town...but it was wonderful, actually...while he attended classes, I walked around the town and lots of malls...tons of walking!! Found lots of great sales and was able to buy several tops at an 80% off clearance rack...and regular sizes!! Meals were a bit more difficult as I seemed to have a need for comfort foods....desserts!...but I did not overdo...and continued walking and drinking my water...but it was tough...maybe the thought of my baby going off to college next year made me think I needed those comfort foods...I really need to work on that issue so I don't fall into the comfort food trap next fall.

My jeans seemed looser this weekend so I was anxious to step on that scale this morning...knowing I had eaten some not so great foods and wondering how things would pan out...thankful to say...down three pounds!!!! Total of 88 pounds gone, gone, gone! Beginning to think that exercise is the key to weight loss! LOL...that has taken me a while to figure out! I will be seeing some family for the holiday that I haven't seen since early summer...looking forward to the look on their faces when they see me! Life is very good and I have so much to be thankful for...and my list is growing. Still doubt I will make my 100 lbs. gone by Christmas goal...but each week I continue this journey and know I will reach my goal one day...progress is being made and it is wonderful to be able to enjoy each day...I will be on my best behavior over the holiday and make healthy choices to the best of my ability...and I plan to walk, walk, walk...I will be posting again next Sunday...check in to see how I did...hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving! Hugs, SisterC

My eldest daughter stopped by the other day because she needed something...well, since I work nights, I was sleeping and she woke me up to ask me something...always delighted to see my kid, I jumped out of bed and standing there in my new flannel pjs, she looked at me and said, "When did you get so skinny?" Wow, what a compliment!!!! I had last seen her at Halloween but suppose I was wearing some old sweats or something....made my day! I am really starting to notice a difference this past week too, but assumed it was because I was doing more exercise ....my muscles & bones are showing now and the muscles are more toned....Been trying to walk at least 4 miles each day...sometimes more and doing some strength training... But what a compliment to get!! Sure made my day and just motivated me to continue to challenge myself and eat healthy. So it was with great enthusiasm that I hopped on the scale this morning...yes!! 2 more lbs gone!! Woo-hoo!! Makes for 85 pounds total...don't know about reaching my Christmas goal, but I am going to keep trying and get as close as I can....Even if I don't reach my goal of 100 gone by then, I am still rewarding myself with a new mini-camcorder...I want to be in pictures this Christmas!! And I know I will reach my goal soon...then it is setting my next goal reward...and by June 2010...my final reward!! I can't remember when I have been this happy...now, it is time for me to walk with Leslie for 5 miles this morning...then I am making a birthday brunch for my middle child...gotta get moving here! Have a great week everyone and stay strong; each day is a gift of life to enjoy! Hugs, SisterC

SisterC — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:58:50 GMT

My eldest daughter stopped by the other day because she needed something...well, since I work nights, I was sleeping and she woke me up to ask me something...always delighted to see my kid, I jumped out of bed and standing there in my new flannel pjs, she looked at me and said, "When did you get so skinny?" Wow, what a compliment!!!! I had last seen her at Halloween but suppose I was wearing some old sweats or something....made my day! I am really starting to notice a difference this past week too, but assumed it was because I was doing more exercise ....my muscles & bones are showing now and the muscles are more toned....Been trying to walk at least 4 miles each day...sometimes more and doing some strength training... But what a compliment to get!! Sure made my day and just motivated me to continue to challenge myself and eat healthy.

So it was with great enthusiasm that I hopped on the scale this morning...yes!! 2 more lbs gone!! Woo-hoo!! Makes for 85 pounds total...don't know about reaching my Christmas goal, but I am going to keep trying and get as close as I can....Even if I don't reach my goal of 100 gone by then, I am still rewarding myself with a new mini-camcorder...I want to be in pictures this Christmas!! And I know I will reach my goal soon...then it is setting my next goal reward...and by June 2010...my final reward!! I can't remember when I have been this happy...now, it is time for me to walk with Leslie for 5 miles this morning...then I am making a birthday brunch for my middle child...gotta get moving here! Have a great week everyone and stay strong; each day is a gift of life to enjoy! Hugs, SisterC

This is wonderful...scale shows another 2 lbs gone!! Makes for 83 lbs gone....Delighted! The only thing is that I need to clean out the closet again....I have just three pair of pants that fit....sure cuts down on deciding what to wear! LOL Got back last night from another college visiting weekend for my son....ate out several times and yet....did really good...managed to find the salad bar and fill up on lots of veggies...plus took my laptop on the trip, some exercise dvds and was able to get my exercise done in the hotel room....pretty proud of that part! Bonus part... my son joined in and it was a great time of exercise and laughter....ahh, memories! I would say that it has been a good week...just 17 more lbs to meet my Christmas goal...I will keep working at it. Gotta love this plan and all the members here....what a fantastic family! Hope everyone does good this week...stay strong! Hugs, SisterC

SisterC — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:47:24 GMT

This is wonderful...scale shows another 2 lbs gone!! Makes for 83 lbs gone....Delighted! The only thing is that I need to clean out the closet again....I have just three pair of pants that fit....sure cuts down on deciding what to wear! LOL

Got back last night from another college visiting weekend for my son....ate out several times and yet....did really good...managed to find the salad bar and fill up on lots of veggies...plus took my laptop on the trip, some exercise dvds and was able to get my exercise done in the hotel room....pretty proud of that part! Bonus part... my son joined in and it was a great time of exercise and laughter....ahh, memories!

I would say that it has been a good week...just 17 more lbs to meet my Christmas goal...I will keep working at it. Gotta love this plan and all the members here....what a fantastic family! Hope everyone does good this week...stay strong! Hugs, SisterC

Halloween is over...the left over candy will be taken to work tonight and offered to anyone that wants to eat sugar...I am proud to say I only ate one piece all night...what a relief...in past years, I would eat bags of it by myself...which, of course, is why I needed to join this site...aahh, hindsight is wonderful! LOL Due to the sodium in the cheese I added to my supper last night...ugh! my scale only went down one pound this week...when will I learn???!!! But a pound down is a pound gone so I am taking it!! Makes for 81 lbs now....not sure about that Christmas goal I set back in June...really going to need to step this plan into a higher gear...or maybe just shift myself into a higher gear! I will keep working at it and see how close I get to my 100 lb goal...it will sure be better than last year...and I will be ready for those cameras!! Wishing eveyone a high stepping week!! Keep moving; it is the only way the scale will move!! Hugs, SisterC

SisterC — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:05:02 GMT

Halloween is over...the left over candy will be taken to work tonight and offered to anyone that wants to eat sugar...I am proud to say I only ate one piece all night...what a relief...in past years, I would eat bags of it by myself...which, of course, is why I needed to join this site...aahh, hindsight is wonderful! LOL

Due to the sodium in the cheese I added to my supper last night...ugh! my scale only went down one pound this week...when will I learn???!!! But a pound down is a pound gone so I am taking it!! Makes for 81 lbs now....not sure about that Christmas goal I set back in June...really going to need to step this plan into a higher gear...or maybe just shift myself into a higher gear! I will keep working at it and see how close I get to my 100 lb goal...it will sure be better than last year...and I will be ready for those cameras!! Wishing eveyone a high stepping week!! Keep moving; it is the only way the scale will move!! Hugs, SisterC