[Karrie M]

Most of the people posting on this forum are already friends. It's hard to get included.

Any other newbies out there feeling a little out of it?

[PrairieRose]

Hi Karrie~
I'm not a newbie but would love to have some buddies again. I was in a nice little group but they all seem to have went away with the nicer weather. I thought you were just looking for someone in your area to buddy up with...sorry.

Just got back from a walk. I can't wait to start taking phen again and get back on track. I should finish up with dental work tomorrow, so will start phen on Wed.

My daughter will be in Indy this fall for the National FFA convention. She is very excited. Maybe you will be able to give me some pointers on what clothes she'll need for Indy's fall weather and how much I need to send for meals.

I better get off of here and get moving. Talk to you later.

[Karrie M]

I'd be glad to give you the inside scoop on weather conditions this Fall--let me know when the time comes!

I did originally want to buddy-up with someone nearby, but I don't think that's going to happen. And that's all right. I am starting to feel really alone, and I'd be thrilled to be your buddy (regardless of the season).

I knew I was "missing" something this week when I weighed in, lost another 4 pounds...and felt discouraged. Last week I lost the same amount and was on Cloud 9. I finally figured out that I'm needing emotional support. I mean, when you're this size it takes a LOT of weight loss to see a difference. I was seeing it at first, but the last 8 pounds haven't been "obvious". I know it's stupid to get discouraged when I'm losing weight, but knowing it's stupid doesn't make me feel any better.

I've been slowly getting over it as the morning wears on. I've given myself a mental slap and told myself to get real.

It also doesn't help that the 3 separate scales I have access to all give me a different weight. I've decided to go with my doctor's scale, the one I started with. The one here at work weighs me 5 pounds heavier, and the one at home (soon to be in the junk heap) weighs me 18 pounds heavier. I trust the doctor's scale, I guess because it's a doctor's, and the one here at work (in our Nutrition department) is probably close to accurate. So I weigh in here every Monday morning and subtract 5 pounds. I'll know more when I see the doctor again on July 21. If the weight doesn't "fall right" according to my calculations at my check-up next month...I may need a shoulder to cry on, hahaha.

Thanks for stepping up to buddy with me, PrairieRose--I really needed it!

My email address is: meadows367@insightbb.com if you ever want to exchange email. I get so lost on this Forum sometimes I don't know WHERE I am or where I've been.

[PrairieRose]

Karrie~
Just got home. Sorry you felt discouraged--keep your chin up 4 lbs. is something to celebrate. I'm hoping for a 1-2 lb. loss/wk. Maybe if I lose it slow I'll be able to keep it off. I would definitely weigh on the same scale if I were you, lol. I have another long day tomorrow and will gone all day. I'll try to check in or email you. Take care.

[Karen's losing pounds]

Hi my name is Karen and I am a newbie also... would love to get to be friends.. Goodness knows I need one right now to keep me on track...

[Karrie M]

Hey, Karen--my name is Karen, too (Karrie, depending on who's talking to me).

I know PrairieRose will welcome you to our little Buddy Group as well--welcome, welcome.

I'm off to work. I'll check in again later.

[Karrie M]

Should we start a new Buddy Thread and name it something??? Just so we have one set place to meet? Or do you just want to stick with this thread?

[PrairieRose]

Hi Karen~Welcome to the board. The more the merrier. What are your weight loss goals?

Karrie~I got home from the dentist and went to bed for a while. I feel pretty lousy. We didn't do any extra running around like I had planned. I had quite a bit of work done today. I did get up at 4:30 am and went for a walk before I had to go. Glad I did because I don't think I'll make it tonight. I'm so happy I can start the phen again now. I was on a break and then found out I was going to be having dental work so I stayed off of it. My mindset is good again so I hope I have some luck.

If it's ok with you gals we can just stick to this thread.

Talk to you later.

[Karrie M]

Rose: I feel for you. Going to the dentist is the WORST. I hope you're not in too much pain today.

I made the decision yesterday to join Curves. I'm so paranoid about getting baggy skin. They haven't called back, but when they do I'm going to move on it pretty quickly. I'm so energized from the Phen and motivated by the weight loss I've experienced; I figure I need to jump all over the opportunity and make the best of it. I keep worrying that none of this is going to last. I keep trying to do as much as I can before it stops.

Right now my only exercise is the 10,000 Steps Program (where you wear a pedometer and try to take 10,000 steps every day). It's working for me, but I need additional exercises for toning.

10,000 Steps Program: Click here.

If you knew me, you'd know how HUGE me joining a gym is--I've NEVER worked out in my life (I hated to sweat). Now I'm getting into it and I'm actually enjoying the sweat. You know what? It washes off! Imagine that! Hahaha!

Well, I'd better get some work done. I always pop in and out throughout the day, so if I see a post I'll respond.

Have a great day.

[Karrie M]

FYI: This is a Private Message I received.

Howdy,
My name is Jill, and I am also 42, I read in your "looking" for buddy thread that you are also 42? I hope I read that correctly. I really know what it is like to need the emotional support, it is a long hard struggle to do it alone. I started at 245, and now am somewhere around 222, my scales are broke... I had a really hard time feeling welcome when I was looking for support, I would like to invite you and the other ladies in your group to join a challenge, there are a couple of them going on and people are always so friendly when new people join in.
That is where I have been able to find my emotional strength to continue with "the battle of my bulge".
Let me know if I can be of any help, as long as it is not computer related, I still can't figure out how to put up a picture...(puter stupid)
Talk with you later,
Jill

I responded that I'd post the message over here!

[eec]

hi guys,
I am new here and would love to be buddies if you have room for one more! I have about 56 pounds to lose before I reasses and see if I need to lose more. I had my second and last baby 15 months ago and am now taking off the weight I gained and never lost with my 5 year old. Even when I was much thinner, I struggled with my weight, so this has been a long-time issue with me. I have lost weight successfully with phen and diet and exercise 2 times in the past. I am hoping the 3rd time is the charm!! Thanks for letting me butt in.

[Karrie M]

Hello, eec! It's great to have you in our group!

I had my lasy baby 20 1/2 years ago and I still haven't taken off the weight...or the weight from the first or ANY weight after. I've spent 20 years of my life basically "not caring". Now that I'm older, I'm beginning to feel the ill effects and I know I have to change.

I commend you for taking control of the situation so soon! Congratualtions!

[Frano]

Hey guys move over i wanna be in your group too. Need support and encouragement.My DH does'nt know I'm taking phen he'd be upset/annoyed but then he makes me feel horrible at least even more than I would on my own looking in the mirror about my current weight.Actually he's been on my back since I was 130 he honestly doesn't say too much now but if he vocalized so much disgust at 130 I can only imagine what he's thinking now at 160.Well maybe its all in my head.To his credit he started walking hills with me last week.
Well all that said and done I need friends Please, please let me in.