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What IF

wanttodo

Posted at: 10:30 am on August 20, 2008 1 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: Saskia78 @ 6:18 pm on Sep 30, 2008

pick up by the seat of your pants

wanttodo

Posted at: 10:52 am on August 05, 2008 1 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: svanjicki @ 5:40 pm on Aug 06, 2008

Something to think about

Stormy
Moon

Posted at: 4:31 pm on June 17, 2008 2 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: svanjicki @ 11:28 am on Jul 15, 2008

missmomofk
ja

Posted at: 9:44 pm June 25, 2008

RE: Something to think about

That IS something to think about. I had to read it three times to get it to sink in. Thanks Skini!!!

svanjicki

Posted at: 11:28 am July 15, 2008

RE: Something to think about

That's so true! A lot of people in my generation think they deserve anything and everything without having to "pay their dues" to get it. They see their parents with things, but forget that they had to work to get to where they are!

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Motivation

tigersi

Posted at: 2:46 pm on July 13, 2008 1 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: svanjicki @ 11:27 am on Jul 15, 2008

I can do it

wanttodo

Posted at: 7:52 am on July 10, 2008 2 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: svanjicki @ 11:25 am on Jul 15, 2008

tigersi

Posted at: 12:40 am July 11, 2008

RE: I can do it

haha, Judy! You just reminded me of my first car! It was a little red car and I named it "Casey Jr" because I swear I could hear it saying "I think I can, I think I can" every time I went up a hill! But you know what, that silly gutless car was one of the most reliable cars I ever had! I drove that thing until it had well over 280 thousand miles on it. I can only hope that I am as successful in reaching my goals as that little car! But with friends like you, how could I not??

svanjicki

Posted at: 11:25 am July 15, 2008

RE: I can do it

What a great reminder, Judy! We CAN do it and we will do it! Thanks for the thought! ~Sara :o)

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my keychain

tigersi

Posted at: 8:05 am on June 16, 2008 1 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: Stormy Moon @ 4:29 pm on Jun 17, 2008

Oops

wanttodo

Posted at: 9:06 pm on June 12, 2008

Last Post By: wanttodo @ 9:06 pm on Jun 12, 2008

Decisions

wanttodo

Posted at: 9:03 pm on June 12, 2008

Last Post By: wanttodo @ 9:03 pm on Jun 12, 2008

So True

missmomofk
ja

Posted at: 3:24 pm on June 12, 2008

Last Post By: missmomofkja @ 3:24 pm on Jun 12, 2008

I've got one :D

missmomofk
ja

Posted at: 10:55 pm on June 09, 2008 1 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: wanttodo @ 10:14 am on Jun 12, 2008

Shortcuts

Stormy
Moon

Posted at: 12:13 pm on June 04, 2008 3 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: svanjicki @ 3:59 pm on Jun 09, 2008

wanttodo

Posted at: 10:22 am June 05, 2008

RE: Shortcuts

I totally love your short quotes...keep them coming!!

tigersi

Posted at: 7:56 am June 09, 2008

RE: Shortcuts

So True!

svanjicki

Posted at: 3:59 pm June 09, 2008

RE: Shortcuts

That's kind of like nothing good comes easy!

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HUNGER

wanttodo

Posted at: 10:19 am on June 05, 2008 3 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: svanjicki @ 3:58 pm on Jun 09, 2008

moogiex

Posted at: 4:00 pm June 05, 2008

RE: HUNGER

I actually had that happen to me last night. It was a bad combination of being bored and thirsty so I felt like I just wanted to snaaaaack. I got a huge cup of crushed ice and some diet tea and didn't need anything until later I had a 100 calorie bag of popcorn.

tigersi

Posted at: 7:58 am June 09, 2008

RE: HUNGER

This happens to me all the time at work! I keep a big water bottle at my desk at all times for just such an occasion!

svanjicki

Posted at: 3:58 pm June 09, 2008

RE: HUNGER

I'll have to test that theory. Good one, Judy! ~Sara :o)

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Inspiration

Stormy
Moon

Posted at: 9:31 am on June 04, 2008 2 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: svanjicki @ 3:57 pm on Jun 09, 2008

tigersi

Posted at: 7:51 am June 09, 2008

RE: Inspiration

What a fabulous post! My problem is that I'm not happy with just picking up one piece! I feel like I need to gather them all up and I can't start over until I do! Typical all or nothing doer, wouldn't you say? ;)

svanjicki

Posted at: 3:57 pm June 09, 2008

RE: Inspiration

Sounds like me, too, fellow all-or-nothing doer! Sometimes one piece just doesn't seem like enough! I like the quote, though! ~Sara :o)

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So many great posts, so little time...

tigersi

Posted at: 8:01 am on June 09, 2008

Last Post By: tigersi @ 8:01 am on Jun 09, 2008

speed

wanttodo

Posted at: 8:18 pm on June 03, 2008 2 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: tigersi @ 7:55 am on Jun 09, 2008

Stormy
Moon

Posted at: 9:29 am June 04, 2008

RE: speed

I used to eat really fast too! like I could clean my whole dinner plate in three minutes. I try to put my fork down between bites now and really taste and enjoy every bite of my food. It has made such a difference! This gives my stomach time to register with my brain when I am satisfied. I don't overeat to the point where I feel too full!

tigersi

Posted at: 7:55 am June 09, 2008

RE: speed

HaHa! This is a HUGE struggle for me! My husband is a Marine, and due to years of training, can clean a plate in no time flat! I am a competitive person by nature and find myself racing with him to see who can finish first! What a crazy thing to do! I think that Judy's post about eating at the table will help with that though. Without the distraction of the tv or the dogs, we may actually have some normal dinner time conversation, and I still refuse to talk with food in my mouth! (Thanks Mom!!)

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Table manners

wanttodo

Posted at: 5:29 pm on May 31, 2008 2 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: tigersi @ 7:49 am on Jun 09, 2008

missmomofk
ja

Posted at: 10:08 am June 03, 2008

RE: Table manners

We always sit at the table and eat. I was brought up that way, and I feel it's very important for my children to learn that as well. Every night they help set the table....we all sit down, eat dinner, and talk about our day. After dinner they clean up their plates and help clear off the table so they can have a small treat. I will keep this going as long as they are under my roof, and hope that they will keep the tradition going when they have families themselves.

tigersi

Posted at: 7:49 am June 09, 2008

RE: Table manners

You know, I don't remember the last time my husband and I actually sat at the table and ate. What a great idea, Judy! I'm so sorry it took me so long to get to it!!! I'm doing this tonight for sure!

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Not Easy

tigersi

Posted at: 8:42 am on May 27, 2008 9 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: tigersi @ 2:11 am on May 31, 2008

missmomofk
ja

Posted at: 9:17 am May 27, 2008

RE: Not Easy

You are so right...and so is your Dad!! It is a tuff road...but I will be so proud to get to the end. There's no going back....and it will be so worth it!!! :)

tigersi

Posted at: 9:36 am May 27, 2008

RE: Not Easy

Thanks Miss! I guess I was inspired by all the silly board postings the past couple of days by spammers who want us to believe that losing weight can be sooo easy if we just buy their product. It just can't be so simple. If it was, none of us would be here!

Stormy
Moon

Posted at: 8:37 pm May 28, 2008

RE: Not Easy

My Dad uses the same saying! I think we are going to really appreciate it when we get to our goal weight, after working so hard at it!

missmomofk
ja

Posted at: 12:03 pm May 29, 2008

RE: Not Easy

That's right!! I always WISH there was a miracle pill that would make the pounds melt away. But if that were the case there wouldn't be any overweight people!

I know I will definitely appreciate it when I get there!! And I will be proud of myself for what I have accomplished.

wanttodo

Posted at: 8:35 pm May 29, 2008

RE: Not Easy

That was such a cool thought for our thought box.... Thank you... BTW I love your new pic. I meant to mention it when I instant msg you earlier today...

tigersi

Posted at: 9:01 pm May 29, 2008

RE: Not Easy

Thanks, it is a little old, but it's such a typical pic... Hubby being goofy and me trying to be serious...

svanjicki

Posted at: 2:39 pm May 30, 2008

RE: Not Easy

I really like what you said! I know I've given up about a million times, but it's something that has to be done, so I have to work for it! And believe me, I REALLY want it! Thanks for the boost! ~Sara :o)

moogiex

Posted at: 12:40 am May 31, 2008

RE: Not Easy

That was exactly what I needed tonight. Every time I think about taking the escalator lately I think that I need to use my legs all I can!!

tigersi

Posted at: 2:11 am May 31, 2008

RE: Not Easy

I'm so glad I could help! Every great once in a while I open my mouth and something useful pops out rather than the usual "word vomit" LOL!

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Good food gone bad

wanttodo

Posted at: 8:46 pm on May 29, 2008 4 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: moogiex @ 12:38 am on May 31, 2008

Stormy
Moon

Posted at: 8:53 pm May 29, 2008

RE: Good food gone bad

That's so true Judy! I was thinking the same thing today!! You can have too many calories of good food and then you won't lose anything. However if you are going to go over your calories, it's better to eat good food that will nourish you rather than junk food! That's a very good point! All things in moderation!!

tigersi

Posted at: 9:02 pm May 29, 2008

RE: Good food gone bad

VERY good point! I ate a whole cantaloupe this weekend by myself in 2 sittings!!! YIKES! I was so full!

svanjicki

Posted at: 2:44 pm May 30, 2008

RE: Good food gone bad

I don't so much do this on fruit, but I do on other "light" foods...I guess I think since they're the ligher version that I can have more....wrongo! In fact, I did that last night on some reduced fat oreos. Bad Sara!

moogiex

Posted at: 12:38 am May 31, 2008

RE: Good food gone bad

My favorite recent too much of a good food was a whole grain bagel with reduced fat cream cheese at Dunkin Donuts. Turns out combined it had like 400 calories and still a bunch of fat...it was delicious though.

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Reach

wanttodo

Posted at: 7:18 pm on May 26, 2008 3 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: svanjicki @ 2:37 pm on May 30, 2008

Stormy
Moon

Posted at: 11:47 pm May 26, 2008

RE: Reach

I'm with you on that Judy, this week let's reach as far as we can...

tigersi

Posted at: 8:36 am May 27, 2008

RE: Reach

Me too! Let's make it happen!!!

svanjicki

Posted at: 2:37 pm May 30, 2008

RE: Reach

Haha I'm so tall that I'm usually the one reaching for other people! Maybe I can think of it that way and it will help me go that extra mile! ~Sara :o)

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Here's one.....

missmomofk
ja

Posted at: 12:33 pm on May 22, 2008 3 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: missmomofkja @ 11:09 pm on May 25, 2008

tigersi

Posted at: 7:41 am May 23, 2008

RE: Here's one.....

I like that one! It kind of keeps you focused on the end result!

Stormy
Moon

Posted at: 9:54 pm May 24, 2008

RE: Here's one.....

That's a good one! I can't wait to see you on next top model!! woohoo!!

missmomofk
ja

Posted at: 11:09 pm May 25, 2008

RE: Here's one.....

LOL...thanks Skini!!

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