Okay Okay I weighed this moring and was down 1 WHOLE POUND, thank you so much. I have been stuck forever at 175! I know we are not supossed to weigh in until tomorrow, but I just had to. After reading Jammie, Kari and Debbie, I just couldnt hold it any longer. Please dear Lord dont let me get on the scale in the morning and it says 175!!!!!
Thanks for the challenge April, we all have so much going on in our personal lives that even though we may not share it, it's really hurting us deep down and keeping us from being the best we can be, so here goes:

[B]Dear Lord please bless all of our buddyslim friends today who are trying to lead better healthier lives. And I offer a special prayer for all of my team mates who are struggling with personal needs, sickness and heart ache. Strenghthen them Lord and remind them that thru it all You are there. Amen[/b]

Promise Yourself


To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.

To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person you meet.

To make all your friends feel that there is something worthwhile in them.

To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.

To think only of the best, to work only for the best and to expect only the best.

To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.

To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.

To wear a cheerful expression at all times and give a smile to every living creature you meet.

To give so much time to improving yourself that you have no time to criticize others.

To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.

To think well of yourself and to proclaim this fact to the world, not in loud word, but in great deeds.

To live in the faith that the whole world is on your side, so long as you are true to the best that is in you.

(this is the optimist creed)

Aww, how nice. I just smiled at a fly. A huge fly. So big, I think it smiled back. If everyone would just try to live by this creed, Wow!

Sorry haven't posted since last week but very deep in grading and finals right now. I should have a little more time once everything is done! This weeks weigh in loss of 3.5 pounds
Rachel

Husband Did Very Well. They Took Out A Massive Amount Of Polyps
From His Nasal Area. Go Back To Doctor Tuesday. They Ar Esending Them Off To Be Tested. Right Now He Is Having Lots Of Nose Bleeding. But Is On Very Strong Pain Killers. Thanks For The Prayers

well I had good news and bad today. I have had a stomach ache now for about 3 weeks, this morning it was really bad so I went into the Dr. Bad news is that I do have a stomach ulcer, so I have med for stomach and for anxiety now, the good news is that since my last dr visit I have actually lost 60 lbs.

April-I'm sorry you are under so much stress, I'm thinking of you. I love the creed!!

Annie-Glad you hubby is doing ok.

Tiffany-good to see ya, hope things are ok

Kari-keep up the good work

Sandy- you are always so up beat- I love it!!

Congrats on all the loses and maintaining.

Hi all, congrats to those of you who posted losses for the week. I am still not feeling myself today. but I did hear back from my doctor finally. They told me to lower my dosage of one of my meds in the morning. They think it is too high and they are sending me for blood work which won't be to able to do until I get back from vacation on the 29th I will go. I just wish I would feel better and that my tummy would stop rumbling seeing that I know I am not hungry especially when I just got up from the table an hour before.

Annie glad to hear that you hubby is doing good.

April, you need to make some ME time!

Well I am off to do some more cleaning, we are having a little party here tomorrow for the people from my work. LIke and end of the year thing seeing our last day of school is Wednesday this coming week.
Good luck to those who haven't weighed in yet!! I am hoping to meet my mini goal tomorrow!

Hi everyone, I just got back from the opening ceremony at the Relay for Life. So touching. I did 2 miles, just for fun. Tomorrow at 7am is when I'm signed up to walk for real. I already walked the dogs this morning to the lake so my day's total was 4 miles. Wow.
Dee, that was a sweet prayer for all of us. Thanks, you're an angel. You and April. What would we do without you two? Annie, your poor husband! That has to be so painful, and I will pray for his test to come out ok. Rachel, you are so impressive... 3.4 more lbs! Congratulations. I'll bet more and more people are noticing now. Jammie, an ulcer! You take care.... I know my dad had ulcers and he was miserable. What a dreadful way to lose weight. Julie, you were right. You should be the doctor. Just think how much less there is of you now. No wonder your medication was too much. Go Kari, you will so Make It So!!! Isn't it funny how some little thing like that can motivate us? Well, everyone have a great and optimistic weekend!

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Hi everyone, I just got back from the opening ceremony at the Relay for Life. So touching. I did 2 miles, just for fun. Tomorrow at 7am is when I'm signed up to walk for real. I already walked the dogs this morning to the lake so my day's total was 4 miles. Wow.
Dee, that was a sweet prayer for all of us. Thanks, you're an angel. You and April. What would we do without you two? Annie, your poor husband! That has to be so painful, and I will pray for his test to come out ok. Rachel, you are so impressive... 3.4 more lbs! Congratulations. I'll bet more and more people are noticing now. Jammie, an ulcer! You take care.... I know my dad had ulcers and he was miserable. What a dreadful way to lose weight. Julie, you were right. You should be the doctor. Just think how much less there is of you now. No wonder your medication was too much. Go Kari, you will so Make It So!!! Isn't it funny how some little thing like that can motivate us? Well, everyone have a great and optimistic weekend!

Thanks Sandy, but I Love teaching and don't think i could fit in another job!
I wish you luck tomorrow on your Relay!

Ok...... I am just about to burst so I have to share my weight loss with you! I am down 2 pounds this week and I have met my mini goal and actually went past it! I am in the 250's now!!! I can't even begin to tell you when I was here. I am so excited!
I have worked so hard and now I finally made my mini goal, it took a long time this time. I just set another mini goal for 255. I like the short term goals of only 5 pounds because it keeps me motivated to see that I am meeting my goals!
Well I am off for a very busy day. We have our party tonight. I hope to get online before then, but I have a lot of errands to do and then mopping to do and my hubby has to finish the yard and I have laundry to do and then I have to start packing for vacation.... I think you get the idea it is going to be a very busy day!!!
I can't wait to check in later and see how you are all doing and see how Sandy did today!!!