sayeater's Comments

First of all, congrats on all your snowshoeing exercise! Sounds exhausting! And what made me giggle was you saying that you hope the snow holds out longer. Its nearly mid-March and after six long months of winter in NY, you are probably the only person in the state who wants it to stick around longer!! HaHa!! Glad you enjoyed it!

JodieHut — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:17:33 GMT

First of all, congrats on all your snowshoeing exercise! Sounds exhausting! And what made me giggle was you saying that you hope the snow holds out longer. Its nearly mid-March and after six long months of winter in NY, you are probably the only person in the state who wants it to stick around longer!! HaHa!! Glad you enjoyed it!

thanks for checking up on me, with taking 6 classes this semester I have been bogged down my school work but still managed to lose 7 pounds since the last week in January...so I'm making progress. Speaking of progress you look SO different, I LOVE your picture I can see that hard work is paying off...keep up the good work!!!!

healthyeater9 — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:51:33 GMT

thanks for checking up on me, with taking 6 classes this semester I have been bogged down my school work but still managed to lose 7 pounds since the last week in January...so I'm making progress. Speaking of progress you look SO different, I LOVE your picture I can see that hard work is paying off...keep up the good work!!!!

Congrats on your weight loss this week. I finally made it to the 40s on the scale. How exciting! Hope you have a healthy week. Tare care, Linda

Shylin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:55:08 GMT

Congrats on your weight loss this week. I finally made it to the 40s on the scale. How exciting! Hope you have a healthy week. Tare care, Linda

Congrats on your weight loss this week. I finally made it to my 40s on the scale. How exciting!! I hope all is well and that you have a healthy week. Take care. Linda

Shylin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:54:08 GMT

Congrats on your weight loss this week. I finally made it to my 40s on the scale. How exciting!! I hope all is well and that you have a healthy week. Take care. Linda

Congrats to you.... FOUR pounds! That is soooo awesome! I am also experiencing being at a weight I havent been at for a long time...... about twenty years! I feel wondeful, as I know you do too!! I am enjoying this journey so much..... every day I feel like a new person. Let's keep those tickers moving!

JodieHut — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:20:54 GMT

Congrats to you.... FOUR pounds! That is soooo awesome! I am also experiencing being at a weight I havent been at for a long time...... about twenty years! I feel wondeful, as I know you do too!! I am enjoying this journey so much..... every day I feel like a new person. Let's keep those tickers moving!

Thanks for sharing my joy today! (A six-pound loss can make a girl forget all about the three-pound gain!) And look at you... you are doing so good on this double dog dare ya challenge..... I cant wait to see your loss tomorrow! Spring is right around the corner and we will be ready this year. Have a fabulous day!!

JodieHut — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:25:56 GMT

Thanks for sharing my joy today! (A six-pound loss can make a girl forget all about the three-pound gain!) And look at you... you are doing so good on this double dog dare ya challenge..... I cant wait to see your loss tomorrow! Spring is right around the corner and we will be ready this year. Have a fabulous day!!

you are doing good hang in there girl... I have just now started with the basic slimfast again today... this time I prayer i will stay with it and see this weight move more then the same 4 i gain and lose... wish me luck...i want to have some weight off before the summer gets here... so i am going to give it my best shot..

alwasmlin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:32:51 GMT

you are doing good hang in there girl... I have just now started with the basic slimfast again today... this time I prayer i will stay with it and see this weight move more then the same 4 i gain and lose... wish me luck...i want to have some weight off before the summer gets here... so i am going to give it my best shot..

Ya know..... if gaining one week helps with losing the following weeks.... then maybe I will have to be lenient with myself during the week of PMS every month! Seriously, most of us have a hard time controlling the water retention and cravings, which both lead to a gain. So why dont we just give ourselves permission to gain that week? Embrace the bloating.... have a chocolate kiss or two (without the gulilt)... knowing that the scale will show a gain, and be okay with it. Maybe by 'allowing' a gain, it wont be so traumatic!!! The following week MUST be a 'back to basics' eating and the weight will come off cause we have re-set our metabolism. Hmmmmm.... just a thought!

JodieHut — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:45:47 GMT

Ya know..... if gaining one week helps with losing the following weeks.... then maybe I will have to be lenient with myself during the week of PMS every month! Seriously, most of us have a hard time controlling the water retention and cravings, which both lead to a gain. So why dont we just give ourselves permission to gain that week? Embrace the bloating.... have a chocolate kiss or two (without the gulilt)... knowing that the scale will show a gain, and be okay with it. Maybe by 'allowing' a gain, it wont be so traumatic!!! The following week MUST be a 'back to basics' eating and the weight will come off cause we have re-set our metabolism.

Hmmmmm.... just a thought!

Too continue..... All the ups and downs on this journey can be difficult but all the support we give to each other is what keeps us coming back. I feel so happy today! What a difference a few days can make. Hope you and your family have a nice weekend and arent dealing with too much more snow!

JodieHut — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:24:37 GMT

Too continue..... All the ups and downs on this journey can be difficult but all the support we give to each other is what keeps us coming back. I feel so happy today! What a difference a few days can make. Hope you and your family have a nice weekend and arent dealing with too much more snow!

Just wanted to let you know personally how thankful I am for your support here.

JodieHut — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:19:40 GMT

Just wanted to let you know personally how thankful I am for your support here.

I'm still here. I had a life change, got laid off. Now I am starting over in a new carreer. I am currently studying for my A+certification. It's not easy to teach an old dog new tricks. It's a 200 ?s exam plus I have to take the computer apart and put it back together again and it must work. Life has been quite hectic here. Roma is doing here student teaching I gave her your message. She is doing pretty good with her weight she is losing but I think it is mostly due to your snow day post. She is teaching pre-school kids all day then go to school or her part time job in the evenings. We don't see each other much but she is excited about your 50lb loss and so am I. It is not easy to lose 5lbs and your celebrating 50 I hope you take time out to do something special for yourself you deserve it. When I saw your new photo I thought it was a cartoon pic of yourself. I didn't know it was you untill I read your post that it was you when you had red hair. Happy 6 mo anniversary..............ok I'm johnny come lately..............now about my weight I can't breath if I put on my 18 jeans,I can breath if I put on my 20 jeans I am so grateful I didn't give all my pants away. Now all my shirts have a muffin top man I might get lypo and take the easy way out. Everyone in my class eats out everyday. It's rough whereI attend school my class is on the fourth floor but in the same building there is starbucks, MickyD's, a pastery shop, Subway, a sandwich shop that has about 50 different pasteries. The mornings are rough. Then I walk in class and everyone is eating something and I sit there sometimes I snack on a protein bar other times I can't beat them so I join in..........I'm up 11 pds. I love your Anniversary post and I am so happy for you but like I said your going to reach your goal I knew that from when I first met you your determine and this is your time to shine I am very excited for you and it's wonderful you found something that works for you. God bless.........twistygirl

twistygirl — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:50:37 GMT

I'm still here. I had a life change, got laid off. Now I am starting over in a new carreer. I am currently studying for my A+certification. It's not easy to teach an old dog new tricks. It's a 200 ?s exam plus I have to take the computer apart and put it back together again and it must work. Life has been quite hectic here. Roma is doing here student teaching I gave her your message. She is doing pretty good with her weight she is losing but I think it is mostly due to your snow day post. She is teaching pre-school kids all day then go to school or her part time job in the evenings. We don't see each other much but she is excited about your 50lb loss and so am I.

It is not easy to lose 5lbs and your celebrating 50 I hope you take time out to do something special for yourself you deserve it. When I saw your new photo I thought it was a cartoon pic of yourself. I didn't know it was you untill I read your post that it was you when you had red hair. Happy 6 mo anniversary..............ok I'm johnny come lately..............now about my weight I can't breath if I put on my 18 jeans,I can breath if I put on my 20 jeans I am so grateful I didn't give all my pants away. Now all my shirts have a muffin top man I might get lypo and take the easy way out. Everyone in my class eats out everyday. It's rough whereI attend school my class is on the fourth floor but in the same building there is starbucks, MickyD's, a pastery shop, Subway, a sandwich shop that has about 50 different pasteries. The mornings are rough. Then I walk in class and everyone is eating something and I sit there sometimes I snack on a protein bar other times I can't beat them so I join in..........I'm up 11 pds. I love your Anniversary post and I am so happy for you but like I said your going to reach your goal I knew that from when I first met you your determine and this is your time to shine I am very excited for you and it's wonderful you found something that works for you. God bless.........twistygirl

I totally understand. Its not just being home, but with nasty weather you have to stay indoors. I cant wait til it warms up enough to be outdoors on a regular basis. I know that will help improve my mood.... and my waistline! Hope your day is going well. (And thank you for all your words of encouragement and understanding.)

JodieHut — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:02:03 GMT

I totally understand. Its not just being home, but with nasty weather you have to stay indoors. I cant wait til it warms up enough to be outdoors on a regular basis. I know that will help improve my mood.... and my waistline! Hope your day is going well. (And thank you for all your words of encouragement and understanding.)

Happy 6 month anniversary! That'll be me on March 1. Can't believe how quickly the time has gone....and the weight, for that matter. You are doing great! I can TOTALLY identify w/ your snow day worries. It really IS hard to be home all day....the kitchen and boredom are just too close to each other! My days go a lot easier when I'm running errands and not chained to my house all day. I have been fighting the munchies lately, too. I am SO tired of the cold weather and snow. I just want to be able to get outside and enjoy the sunshine! Hope your days goes well. God bless ~~ Hilary

hjsmith — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:15:24 GMT

Happy 6 month anniversary! That'll be me on March 1. Can't believe how quickly the time has gone....and the weight, for that matter. You are doing great!

I can TOTALLY identify w/ your snow day worries. It really IS hard to be home all day....the kitchen and boredom are just too close to each other! My days go a lot easier when I'm running errands and not chained to my house all day. I have been fighting the munchies lately, too. I am SO tired of the cold weather and snow. I just want to be able to get outside and enjoy the sunshine! Hope your days goes well. God bless ~~ Hilary

..... again, cause I did yesterday too! Last night was soooo bad. I just didnt want to deal with the stress of figuring out how to deal with the stress of life, so I ate. It's so shameful, for me anyways. Even with an impending weigh-in tomorrow I cant stop shoving food in my mouth today. It's scary. I just had a moment when I thought.... what if I cant get a grip on this today, or tomorrow, or next week? OMG, I'll be back at my starting weight!! I've got the devil vs. angel thing going on.... Give up, Fight harder, Give up, Fight harder..... some days/weeks are just so hard. So glad I have buddies who understand this. Thank you for listening. (PS...Gotta love being a girl!! At least I'm blaming my mood on PMS, who knows!)

JodieHut — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:15:50 GMT

..... again, cause I did yesterday too! Last night was soooo bad. I just didnt want to deal with the stress of figuring out how to deal with the stress of life, so I ate. It's so shameful, for me anyways. Even with an impending weigh-in tomorrow I cant stop shoving food in my mouth today. It's scary. I just had a moment when I thought.... what if I cant get a grip on this today, or tomorrow, or next week? OMG, I'll be back at my starting weight!! I've got the devil vs. angel thing going on.... Give up, Fight harder, Give up, Fight harder..... some days/weeks are just so hard. So glad I have buddies who understand this. Thank you for listening.

(PS...Gotta love being a girl!! At least I'm blaming my mood on PMS, who knows!)

6 months wow you are doing great and should be very proud of how far you have come!! you guys inspire me!! and i am glad I can come to this sight and see how well all of you are doing.. keep on keepin on!!! I happy for you and everyone here..

alwasmlin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:11:04 GMT

6 months wow you are doing great and should be very proud of how far you have come!! you guys inspire me!! and i am glad I can come to this sight and see how well all of you are doing.. keep on keepin on!!! I happy for you and everyone here..

I read your post and thought...wow, that is almost the same post that I wrote when I was down 50 pounds and realized how important this site and the members are to this journey... Rather boggles the mind, doesn't it? To think that half a year has passed and how much better you feel...I understand how you feel...it is like all of a sudden you realize that you have the power...the power to change your life...and it feels fantastic!! I am so happy for you and so proud of your commitment...your life will be so enjoyable...and you will be on cloud nine so much of the time...sometimes I wonder if it is possible to ooze with joy...LOL! Keep up the good work; you are doing fabulous! Hugs, SisterC

SisterC — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:28:53 GMT

I read your post and thought...wow, that is almost the same post that I wrote when I was down 50 pounds and realized how important this site and the members are to this journey...

Rather boggles the mind, doesn't it? To think that half a year has passed and how much better you feel...I understand how you feel...it is like all of a sudden you realize that you have the power...the power to change your life...and it feels fantastic!! I am so happy for you and so proud of your commitment...your life will be so enjoyable...and you will be on cloud nine so much of the time...sometimes I wonder if it is possible to ooze with joy...LOL! Keep up the good work; you are doing fabulous! Hugs, SisterC

First of all, thanks for the compliment. Secondly, I dont care how much it would cost to go in and have a new pic taken at the DMV, but I think it would be worth every penny to do it once you reach your goal. You can bet I'm going to!!

JodieHut — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:58:12 GMT

First of all, thanks for the compliment. Secondly, I dont care how much it would cost to go in and have a new pic taken at the DMV, but I think it would be worth every penny to do it once you reach your goal. You can bet I'm going to!!

6 months is awesome! Next weekend will be my 6 months too. Who would of thought 6 months ago that we could of done something so wonderful. I never would of imagined it.

Shylin — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:41:40 GMT

6 months is awesome! Next weekend will be my 6 months too. Who would of thought 6 months ago that we could of done something so wonderful. I never would of imagined it.

CONGRATS on making it six months.. that really is an amazing amount of time to commit to something. You are amazing. Feeling are mutual on this site.. I truly believe I'd not made it as far as I have with out the collective group here. I heart my SF family.

Anonymous — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:27:42 GMT

CONGRATS on making it six months.. that really is an amazing amount of time to commit to something. You are amazing. Feeling are mutual on this site.. I truly believe I'd not made it as far as I have with out the collective group here. I heart my SF family.

ha ha.. thx but I don't love my pic. I was sitting here and thought I needed to update.. hard to take a pic of yourself... they all made me look fat :P

Anonymous — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:23:38 GMT

ha ha.. thx but I don't love my pic. I was sitting here and thought I needed to update.. hard to take a pic of yourself... they all made me look fat :P