Seems like old times that I am starting a thread like this!
Good Morning Lizzy, Terry, Allison, Sue!!!!
I am sure that other people are going to read this so I am going to explain how this works in case someone wants to drop in here with us. OK?

We used to belong to another weight loss forum set up exactly like this. But for several different reasons, we left there and had been staying in contact trying to support each other in our weight loss journey by Email and with a bunch of people, the emails get overloaded.
Every day we will have a thread set up like this with the date where we will check in with each other. Usually it's several times a day we post on here for support or just to chit chat about stuff. The key is that we support each other.

Starting Sunday, I will also post a weekly exercise thread in the exercise section to act as a check in too.

A bit about myself, in case someone new wants to drop in:

I am Jen....36 and just married the most wonderful man! We have 5 children...he has 3 I have 2. I originally grew up in NY and have struggled with my weight my whole life. Constant battle.
I have been doing WW for several years now and had even made it to lifetime in 2003 and worked for WW as a leader. I loved that job!! I had too many things going on in my life though and just couldn't take the time any longer to focus on me and the weight came back on.
Right now I am only 6 pounds from where I started in 2003, so I am mad! I am getting back to goal. Plain and simple.

Alrigthy....now for a regular post!

So I faced a demon last night and am really proud of myself!!! I ordered the kids pizza for dinner and I did not have a bite!!!!!!! Too many points! Not worth it. I opted for a can of Progresso Vegetable Ministrone instead, BUT so I didn't miss out, I did have a couple of breadsticks with it. The breadsticks at our pizza place are not regular breadsticks.....they are pizza shells cut in a bunch of pieces with some cheese on them, so I counted them as 5 points based on what I know about them. I think a guesstimate.
Kevin got home VERY late last night from NY. I think he is home until about Labor Day and then back out on the road for the Fall. Thats alright though because the kids will be back at school! WOOHOO!!!! BUT lets see how he tries to sabotage me this time.....he is just sooooo unsupportive with my weight loss. I am very determined right now though, so that will be a good thing.

Ohhhh as sick as I was last night, I walked the track while the kids had football practice. I did 14 laps (3 1/2 miles). I am happy with that. not sure that I will get anything in tonight as I have to take Jess school shopping for some mommy daughter special time.

I am already looking at a few Firm calendars that I had printed out before I left their club and feel that I will hop back to that for workouts next week. If I have to type it in an exercise thread, I will do it! You guys know that!

Alrigthy...I have to get ready for work.

Have a great morning.

Jen

Yup, definitely reminds me of the old forum, I hope more join over here. So much to see, didn't realize some aspects like myspace. Gotta explore more when I have a chance.
Jen- great job w/ the pizza and the exercise. Going thru some "issues" right now. Just when i think things are going well. Not stress eating so that's a good thing.

take care everyone and have a great day

lizzy

Stuff with your mom? How is she doing? How is little Miss Athena?
Whatever it is, hang in there!

Good Morning Jen and Lizzy! We have to get everybody on board over here!!

Lizzy- We're here for you when your ready to talk...

Jen- Good job last night with the pizza

I kindof had a similiar food victory last night. We took the neighbor to Hooter's for her birthyday. My DH and her had oysters, wings, and several pitcher's of beer. I had oysters, 2 glassses of beer, and the big thing was I brought my own salad dressing and had a Garden Salad no croutons. Well girls, my DS is still sleeping and I hope he gets up soon because I'd like to be at the gym in 40 minutes for a PUMP class! Chat with you more later!

Good for you on the salad!!! Awesome job!!!! I hope you get to the pump class today. I was going to sign back up for the spinning class this fall, but its Tues & Thurs at 7:30......Garrett has football practice so it just isn't doable. There is a gym near here that I am going to look into to see what classes they have and times.

PS.....start helping me pester people to move over here! LOL

Who had told me to get the Mickey D's southwest chicken salad? I got it today and LOOOOOOOOOVVVE IT! The only thing I do not like is the dressing is too many points. Anyone try it with salsa on it instead? I think I want to try that. That seems yummy.
I am almost done with my 64th ounce of water too. On course for a great day as long as Kevin doesnt have any surprises in store for me when I get home.

Hey Jen~ I can't remember who mentioned the salad.......It may have been Liz. Well, i'll have to try the salad now. Do they have salsa or would you have to bring your own? Good job on getting in your water so early in the day. I just got back from the gym. I was able to get in 30 minutes on the treadmill plus my class. I'm home now and getting ready to have a can of the new WW endorsed Progresso Soups for a wopping 1 point. I sent out a reminder last night to everybody about checking out Buddy Slim and nobody responded..........I'll mention it again... I am glad Lizzy signed up! Enjoy your evening with Kevin!

Is it a point for the whole can or per serving? I will have to look for it tonight at Super Wally.

I have got to get my stuff in the house! I have no snacks, no nothing in the house for me. Kevin goes shopping and gets all crap.....I don't need crap! LOL I must have the staples such as laughing cow, wraps, turkey, soup, salad stuff, beans, a couple of frozen things.....I think you get the drift.