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L J · January 1st, 2006, 04:51 PM

I have been lurking for a couple of days trying to see if I remember most of you (and I do!) so hopefully some of you will remember me.

I dropped off the face of the planet for several months, but now I'm back, and of course, needing to lose weight. Again. =)

A lot has happened since I left here, the biggest thing, I met the love of my life, I'm engaged, and we have bought a home together. Not completely sure on a wedding date yet (its complicated) but we are thinking sometime between March and May of this year.

I have finally figured out what I want to do with my life. DF and I are saving money to move to Birmingham in December of this year so that I can start culinary school in January of 2007. I have discovered a really intense passion for cooking that I never knew I had and I am planning to specialize in pastries and open a bakery/coffeehouse at some point after graduation. Of course, this newfound passion for cooking and baking has helped both DF and I put on quite a few pounds.

But, starting January 16 we are going to be eating a lot healthier and going to the gym together several days a week. The reason we picked the 16th is because that's when the Farmer's Almanac says the best day in January is to start a new diet. I put a lot of faith in that little book.

I won't be taking Phen this go-round, because I am taking Adderal for ADD and they do not mix, but I love you guys so much and this board has been such a great help to me in the past I figure y'all will still let me hang around. =)

I'm looking foward to talking with all of you that I have been missing and getting to know everyone that has joined since I left, and the many that are sure to join in the coming weeks.

Happy New Year everyone!

tampa777 · January 1st, 2006, 05:01 PM

Hey Girl,

good to see you back in here!! We were all looking for you a few months back!! Glad to hear things are going so GREAT for you and your new fiance. CONGRATS!!!

QUESTION...is your fiance the guy that you were telling us about that you were going to go out on a date with....shortly after that date, we didn't hear or see you around the boards!! Fill us in on all the details!!! SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!

TAMPA

houtexasgirl · January 1st, 2006, 05:24 PM

Glad to see you back!!!

Best Wishes!

DancingStarr · January 1st, 2006, 05:42 PM

Hey L.J.! It's so good to hear from you!

We've missed you! Glad to hear things are going so well for you! Wow culinary school! I HATE to cook, so I am fasinated that people actually like to!

Glad to have you back girl!!

L J · January 1st, 2006, 05:59 PM

Thanks so much for the re-welcome everyone!

Tampa, no, he is not the same guy- but here's what happened. I went on the date with the idiot. He turned out to be just that- an idiot. So, after the date, that I cut as short as I possibly could, I went to the Waffle House for coffee. (I have worked at the WH on and off for over three years now, so I am a fixture there and its really my home away from home.)

Derek (my DF) was a regular there and we were casual friends. I had always kind of had a "thing" for him, but he is a lot older than me, so I never imagined he would be interested. Well, that night I was in a good mood, to spite the rotten date, and he came in while I was having coffee. He sat down next to me and I proceeded to tell him what an idiot this guy turned out to be and some OTHER guy came up and tried to start a conversation with me. I got rid of him quick, and looked at Derek and laughed and made some comment about all these guys always trying to follow me home. Derek (who is very shy) mumbled something about if he was ten years younger he would be trying to follow me home- and promptly turned beet red. LOL.

I took that as a show of interest and ran with it. We moved in together after just seeing each other for a month, and its been going strong since then. I've never been happier. =)

One of the main reasons I have decided to get myself back in shape is because we are planning to start trying to get pregnant in July of this year and I want to have a cute little belly that I can show off. =)

I'm off to add a picture to my siggy so y'all can see him. The one I'm adding was taken after a long weekend of moving in torrential rains. We are at the Waffle House, where we met.

SouthernCharm · January 1st, 2006, 06:45 PM

Welcome Back LJ! Good luck to you!!

missus · January 2nd, 2006, 02:49 AM

Good to see you back LJ. And what Tampa said. Glad you found the love of your life. And the culinary thing sounds great. Keep us posted and don't be a stranger. Do you still read a lot? I haven't been reading as much. Anyhoo, holla back gurl.

Hugs

Missus

Choco-cat · January 2nd, 2006, 04:37 AM

LJ!!! I have wondered about you off and on since you left the board!

I, too, thought maybe the guy you went out with that night swept you off your feet. Sounds like it turned out ok, though. You met a real sweetie, you're getting married, and talking about babies!

I'm glad you're happy. Also glad you're back on the boards!

L J · January 2nd, 2006, 05:23 AM

I am so excited to see how amazing everyone is looking! If it weren't for before pictures I don't think I would recognize anyone! Looking at y'all has already gotten me very excited again!

Missus- unfortunately, no, I'm not reading much lately. Who has time! I think now that the holidays are over and taking my tree down today will signal the end of it I will have more time. I'm looking foward to getting my hands on the latest Stephen King. I haven't really liked anything of his in the past few years, but I think this newest one is going to be a pleasant surprise.

My_3_Sons · January 2nd, 2006, 08:44 AM

Hi LJ, definitely missed you and worried myself sick over you when you first went missing. I'm happy to hear you have found the love of your life, isn't it so true, when love arrives it is when you least expect it. You look great and please, next time you leave for a bit, you must let us know first lol

YOu and darling fiance look great!!

HuntersMom · January 2nd, 2006, 02:31 PM

Hi LJ-I live in the B'ham area. PM me if you have any questions or anything about the area. If you are going to the culinary school I'm thinking of, the commercials always make me hungry! Good luck!

tlc93 · January 2nd, 2006, 03:48 PM

hEY GIRL- I HAVE BEEN MISSING A WHILE MYSELF.GLAD TO SEE YA BACK.CONGRATS ON THE NEW HUNNY! YALL MAKE A CUTE COUPLE.GOOD LUCK ON THE 16TH.YOU WILL DO A GREAT AS BEFORE. TONIA

MustangSally · January 2nd, 2006, 04:04 PM

YOU WORRIED US SO MUCH WHEN YOU JUST DROPPED OFF THE FACE THE WORLD WIDE WEB!!!!!

But, I am glad to see you are doing well...we have all missed you!

Welcome Back!

rene76 · January 2nd, 2006, 05:16 PM

hey LJ! i just knew your 'date' turned out to be some serial killer or something! and i'm not kidding!
oh thank goodness you found happiness and i think you're doing a great thing~ jumping into your dreams feet first~ that's awesome!
keep up the good work~ glad to see you!
~rene'

January 1st, 2006, 04:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
L J Gold Phenster Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 706 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 135 Goal Weight: 120	I have been lurking for a couple of days trying to see if I remember most of you (and I do!) so hopefully some of you will remember me. I dropped off the face of the planet for several months, but now I'm back, and of course, needing to lose weight. Again. =) A lot has happened since I left here, the biggest thing, I met the love of my life, I'm engaged, and we have bought a home together. Not completely sure on a wedding date yet (its complicated) but we are thinking sometime between March and May of this year. I have finally figured out what I want to do with my life. DF and I are saving money to move to Birmingham in December of this year so that I can start culinary school in January of 2007. I have discovered a really intense passion for cooking that I never knew I had and I am planning to specialize in pastries and open a bakery/coffeehouse at some point after graduation. Of course, this newfound passion for cooking and baking has helped both DF and I put on quite a few pounds. But, starting January 16 we are going to be eating a lot healthier and going to the gym together several days a week. The reason we picked the 16th is because that's when the Farmer's Almanac says the best day in January is to start a new diet. I put a lot of faith in that little book. I won't be taking Phen this go-round, because I am taking Adderal for ADD and they do not mix, but I love you guys so much and this board has been such a great help to me in the past I figure y'all will still let me hang around. =) I'm looking foward to talking with all of you that I have been missing and getting to know everyone that has joined since I left, and the many that are sure to join in the coming weeks. Happy New Year everyone! Height: 5'2" Start weight: 145lbs (Jan. 24, 2005) Week one: 141 (Jan 31) Week two: 139 (Feb 7-TOM) Week three 135 (Feb 14) Week four 132 (Feb 21) Week five 128 (Feb 28) Week six 125 (March 6) Took a break, life happened, gained a lot back, starting back soon!

January 1st, 2006, 05:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
tampa777 Diamond Phenster Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,066 Lost Weight: 58.4 Current Weight: 118.6 Goal Weight: Original goal 125/ New Goal 120	Hey Girl, good to see you back in here!! We were all looking for you a few months back!! Glad to hear things are going so GREAT for you and your new fiance. CONGRATS!!! QUESTION...is your fiance the guy that you were telling us about that you were going to go out on a date with....shortly after that date, we didn't hear or see you around the boards!! Fill us in on all the details!!! SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!! TAMPA TAMPA

January 1st, 2006, 05:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
L J Gold Phenster Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 706 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 135 Goal Weight: 120	Thanks so much for the re-welcome everyone! Tampa, no, he is not the same guy- but here's what happened. I went on the date with the idiot. He turned out to be just that- an idiot. So, after the date, that I cut as short as I possibly could, I went to the Waffle House for coffee. (I have worked at the WH on and off for over three years now, so I am a fixture there and its really my home away from home.) Derek (my DF) was a regular there and we were casual friends. I had always kind of had a "thing" for him, but he is a lot older than me, so I never imagined he would be interested. Well, that night I was in a good mood, to spite the rotten date, and he came in while I was having coffee. He sat down next to me and I proceeded to tell him what an idiot this guy turned out to be and some OTHER guy came up and tried to start a conversation with me. I got rid of him quick, and looked at Derek and laughed and made some comment about all these guys always trying to follow me home. Derek (who is very shy) mumbled something about if he was ten years younger he would be trying to follow me home- and promptly turned beet red. LOL. I took that as a show of interest and ran with it. We moved in together after just seeing each other for a month, and its been going strong since then. I've never been happier. =) One of the main reasons I have decided to get myself back in shape is because we are planning to start trying to get pregnant in July of this year and I want to have a cute little belly that I can show off. =) I'm off to add a picture to my siggy so y'all can see him. The one I'm adding was taken after a long weekend of moving in torrential rains. We are at the Waffle House, where we met. Height: 5'2" Start weight: 145lbs (Jan. 24, 2005) Week one: 141 (Jan 31) Week two: 139 (Feb 7-TOM) Week three 135 (Feb 14) Week four 132 (Feb 21) Week five 128 (Feb 28) Week six 125 (March 6) Took a break, life happened, gained a lot back, starting back soon!

January 2nd, 2006, 02:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
missus Purple People Eater Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 17,383 Lost Weight: 5 Current Weight: 215 lbs Goal Weight: 200	Good to see you back LJ. And what Tampa said. Glad you found the love of your life. And the culinary thing sounds great. Keep us posted and don't be a stranger. Do you still read a lot? I haven't been reading as much. Anyhoo, holla back gurl. Hugs Missus Hard work has made it easy. That is my secret. That is why I win. -Nadia Comaneci

January 2nd, 2006, 04:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
Choco-cat Diamond Phenster Join Date: May 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,103 Lost Weight: 41 Current Weight: 149 Goal Weight: 135-140	LJ!!! I have wondered about you off and on since you left the board! I, too, thought maybe the guy you went out with that night swept you off your feet. Sounds like it turned out ok, though. You met a real sweetie, you're getting married, and talking about babies! I'm glad you're happy. Also glad you're back on the boards! 29 years old 5'4" HW: 194 SW: 187 (size 14) CW: 145 (size 8) GW: 135-140

January 1st, 2006, 05:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
houtexasgirl Platinum Phenster Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 1,068 Lost Weight: Started @ 287 in March \'05..restarting Jan \'07 Current Weight: 227 Goal Weight: 175	Glad to see you back!!! Best Wishes!

January 1st, 2006, 05:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
DancingStarr Platinum Phenster Join Date: May 2003 Location: S.A. Texas Posts: 1,437 Lost Weight: 0lbs Goal Weight: 125-130	Hey L.J.! It's so good to hear from you! We've missed you! Glad to hear things are going so well for you! Wow culinary school! I HATE to cook, so I am fasinated that people actually like to! Glad to have you back girl!!

January 1st, 2006, 06:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
SouthernCharm Diamond Phenster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: MS Posts: 2,428 Current Weight: 145 Goal Weight: 125	Welcome Back LJ! Good luck to you!!

January 2nd, 2006, 05:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
L J Gold Phenster Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 706 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 135 Goal Weight: 120	I am so excited to see how amazing everyone is looking! If it weren't for before pictures I don't think I would recognize anyone! Looking at y'all has already gotten me very excited again! Missus- unfortunately, no, I'm not reading much lately. Who has time! I think now that the holidays are over and taking my tree down today will signal the end of it I will have more time. I'm looking foward to getting my hands on the latest Stephen King. I haven't really liked anything of his in the past few years, but I think this newest one is going to be a pleasant surprise. Height: 5'2" Start weight: 145lbs (Jan. 24, 2005) Week one: 141 (Jan 31) Week two: 139 (Feb 7-TOM) Week three 135 (Feb 14) Week four 132 (Feb 21) Week five 128 (Feb 28) Week six 125 (March 6) Took a break, life happened, gained a lot back, starting back soon!

January 2nd, 2006, 08:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
My_3_Sons Platinum Phenster Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,293 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 145 Goal Weight: 120	Hi LJ, definitely missed you and worried myself sick over you when you first went missing. I'm happy to hear you have found the love of your life, isn't it so true, when love arrives it is when you least expect it. You look great and please, next time you leave for a bit, you must let us know first lol YOu and darling fiance look great!! *Currently, June 1st* 145! thighs 21" calves 14" biceps 11.5" midriff (small of waist) 32.5" waist (at bellybutton) 35.25" hip 39.5" bust 39"

January 2nd, 2006, 02:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
HuntersMom Silver Phenster Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 162 Lost Weight: 5 Current Weight: 195 Goal Weight: 140	Hi LJ-I live in the B'ham area. PM me if you have any questions or anything about the area. If you are going to the culinary school I'm thinking of, the commercials always make me hungry! Good luck! Laura 20 Off Before TBall Season! (March)

January 2nd, 2006, 03:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
tlc93 Diamond Phenster Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Posts: 2,073 Lost Weight: 0lbs Goal Weight: 140	hEY GIRL- I HAVE BEEN MISSING A WHILE MYSELF.GLAD TO SEE YA BACK.CONGRATS ON THE NEW HUNNY! YALL MAKE A CUTE COUPLE.GOOD LUCK ON THE 16TH.YOU WILL DO A GREAT AS BEFORE. TONIA

January 2nd, 2006, 04:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
MustangSally Platinum Phenster Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,129 Lost Weight: i lost track...almost 80lbs Current Weight: 148	YOU WORRIED US SO MUCH WHEN YOU JUST DROPPED OFF THE FACE THE WORLD WIDE WEB!!!!! But, I am glad to see you are doing well...we have all missed you! Welcome Back!

January 2nd, 2006, 05:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
rene76 Gold Phenster Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,058 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 246 lbs Goal Weight: 180 lbs.	hey LJ! i just knew your 'date' turned out to be some serial killer or something! and i'm not kidding! oh thank goodness you found happiness and i think you're doing a great thing~ jumping into your dreams feet first~ that's awesome! keep up the good work~ glad to see you! ~rene' ~Rene'~ 5 FT. 11 IN. TALL CW~ 244.6 1st GW~ 199 (ANYTHING OUT OF THE 200'S WILL BE GREAT!!) FGW~ 175