NYNY update - Joyce

Yup, pretty deep pink peppermint. I didn't care for the green mint variety,
tasted a bit soapy to me. But the pink *Cool Peppermint* flavor is wonderful! I
hope these aren't just a seasonal issue.

Joyce

On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 16:36:36 -0800, Fred wrote:

Peppermint as opposed to the green mint variety? I have to find those
(G)

On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 12:12:32 -0600, Joyce wrote:

LOL! I think the meringues have more of a grab on me these days. I haven't had
many skinny cows, seem to have moved out of that habit. BUT ... my local store
had *cool peppermint* flavor last week. I haven't seen that before so had to pick
a package up. BIG mistake ... they now keep calling my name. g

Joyce


On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 10:53:09 -0800, Fred wrote:

You mean other than skinny cows and Miss Meringues (G)

On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 10:38:38 -0600, Joyce wrote:

Thanks Fred! It's nice to have a firm grasp on *something*. g

Joyce


On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 18:06:53 -0800, Fred wrote:

Great loss. Congrats on being firmly a part of the Maintenance losing
group!

On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 18:06:18 -0600, Joyce wrote:

I'm in the groove with the rest of the NYNY maintenance group ... down 1 pound
this week ... 130. Once again the actual weighin Friday morning was lower, and
much as I would love to post anything in that 120 decade ... I'm averaging, and
average tells me 130. I'm happy, happy, happy.

Evidentally eating more does help, as long as *more* is within reason. A few
weeks prior I think I was existing on next to nothing, watching things just a bit
too carefully as well as falling back into the trap of not drinking enough water.
Then again, maybe the loss was extra muscle water retention? This week I only
managed to squeeze in 2 days of exercise. My own fault, no excuses. I had one or
two busy days, then found myself fallen into some sort of a funk - just couldn't
drag myself to do much of anything other than whine about everything. Today I
took a step into the right direction. Instead of just sitting here, I hauled my
butt to the basement and walked for 45 minutes - right back into the old routine.
If only I could remind myself how much of a mood lifter the exercise is! I have
felt great the rest of today.

Joyce
WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02
current weight: 130
Lifetime: 4/4/03

I just discovered their Fudge bars. Dangerous habit.

"Joyce" wrote in message
...
LOL! I think the meringues have more of a grab on me these days. I
haven't had
many skinny cows, seem to have moved out of that habit. BUT ... my local
store
had *cool peppermint* flavor last week. I haven't seen that before so had
to pick
a package up. BIG mistake ... they now keep calling my name. g

Joyce


On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 10:53:09 -0800, Fred
wrote:

You mean other than skinny cows and Miss Meringues (G)

On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 10:38:38 -0600, Joyce wrote:

Thanks Fred! It's nice to have a firm grasp on *something*. g

Joyce


On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 18:06:53 -0800, Fred
wrote:

Great loss. Congrats on being firmly a part of the Maintenance losing
group!

On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 18:06:18 -0600, Joyce wrote:

I'm in the groove with the rest of the NYNY maintenance group ... down
1 pound
this week ... 130. Once again the actual weighin Friday morning was
lower, and
much as I would love to post anything in that 120 decade ... I'm
averaging, and
average tells me 130. I'm happy, happy, happy.

Evidentally eating more does help, as long as *more* is within reason.
A few
weeks prior I think I was existing on next to nothing, watching things
just a bit
too carefully as well as falling back into the trap of not drinking
enough water.
Then again, maybe the loss was extra muscle water retention? This
week I only
managed to squeeze in 2 days of exercise. My own fault, no excuses.
I had one or
two busy days, then found myself fallen into some sort of a funk -
just couldn't
drag myself to do much of anything other than whine about everything.
Today I
took a step into the right direction. Instead of just sitting here, I
hauled my
butt to the basement and walked for 45 minutes - right back into the
old routine.
If only I could remind myself how much of a mood lifter the exercise
is! I have
felt great the rest of today.

Joyce
WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02
current weight: 130
Lifetime: 4/4/03

If they sell well, I would imagine they would stick around. That pink
flavor sounds like what I use to enjoy as a kid at Howard Johnson's on
the turnpikes- peppermint stick ice cream.

I will most certainly look for it.

On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 10:55:45 -0600, Joyce wrote:

Yup, pretty deep pink peppermint. I didn't care for the green mint variety,
tasted a bit soapy to me. But the pink *Cool Peppermint* flavor is wonderful! I
hope these aren't just a seasonal issue.

Joyce

On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 16:36:36 -0800, Fred wrote:

Peppermint as opposed to the green mint variety? I have to find those
(G)

On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 12:12:32 -0600, Joyce wrote:

LOL! I think the meringues have more of a grab on me these days. I haven't had
many skinny cows, seem to have moved out of that habit. BUT ... my local store
had *cool peppermint* flavor last week. I haven't seen that before so had to pick
a package up. BIG mistake ... they now keep calling my name. g

Joyce


On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 10:53:09 -0800, Fred wrote:

You mean other than skinny cows and Miss Meringues (G)

On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 10:38:38 -0600, Joyce wrote:

Thanks Fred! It's nice to have a firm grasp on *something*. g

Joyce


On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 18:06:53 -0800, Fred wrote:

Great loss. Congrats on being firmly a part of the Maintenance losing
group!

On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 18:06:18 -0600, Joyce wrote:

I'm in the groove with the rest of the NYNY maintenance group ... down 1 pound
this week ... 130. Once again the actual weighin Friday morning was lower, and
much as I would love to post anything in that 120 decade ... I'm averaging, and
average tells me 130. I'm happy, happy, happy.

Evidentally eating more does help, as long as *more* is within reason. A few
weeks prior I think I was existing on next to nothing, watching things just a bit
too carefully as well as falling back into the trap of not drinking enough water.
Then again, maybe the loss was extra muscle water retention? This week I only
managed to squeeze in 2 days of exercise. My own fault, no excuses. I had one or
two busy days, then found myself fallen into some sort of a funk - just couldn't
drag myself to do much of anything other than whine about everything. Today I
took a step into the right direction. Instead of just sitting here, I hauled my
butt to the basement and walked for 45 minutes - right back into the old routine.
If only I could remind myself how much of a mood lifter the exercise is! I have
felt great the rest of today.

Joyce
WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02
current weight: 130
Lifetime: 4/4/03

STOP IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (G)

On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 17:36:31 GMT, "Laura"
wrote:

I just discovered their Fudge bars. Dangerous habit.

"Joyce" wrote in message
.. .
LOL! I think the meringues have more of a grab on me these days. I
haven't had
many skinny cows, seem to have moved out of that habit. BUT ... my local
store
had *cool peppermint* flavor last week. I haven't seen that before so had
to pick
a package up. BIG mistake ... they now keep calling my name. g

Joyce


On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 10:53:09 -0800, Fred
wrote:

You mean other than skinny cows and Miss Meringues (G)

On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 10:38:38 -0600, Joyce wrote:

Thanks Fred! It's nice to have a firm grasp on *something*. g

Joyce


On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 18:06:53 -0800, Fred
wrote:

Great loss. Congrats on being firmly a part of the Maintenance losing
group!

On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 18:06:18 -0600, Joyce wrote:

I'm in the groove with the rest of the NYNY maintenance group ... down
1 pound
this week ... 130. Once again the actual weighin Friday morning was
lower, and
much as I would love to post anything in that 120 decade ... I'm
averaging, and
average tells me 130. I'm happy, happy, happy.

Evidentally eating more does help, as long as *more* is within reason.
A few
weeks prior I think I was existing on next to nothing, watching things
just a bit
too carefully as well as falling back into the trap of not drinking
enough water.
Then again, maybe the loss was extra muscle water retention? This
week I only
managed to squeeze in 2 days of exercise. My own fault, no excuses.
I had one or
two busy days, then found myself fallen into some sort of a funk -
just couldn't
drag myself to do much of anything other than whine about everything.
Today I
took a step into the right direction. Instead of just sitting here, I
hauled my
butt to the basement and walked for 45 minutes - right back into the
old routine.
If only I could remind myself how much of a mood lifter the exercise
is! I have
felt great the rest of today.

Joyce
WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02
current weight: 130
Lifetime: 4/4/03

Oh no!! When you share Trader Joe's discoveries, I read and move on to
the next message, thankful Trader Joe's isn't located anywhere near
me.

But pink peppermint Skinny Cows??!! I'd gotten myself out of the
Skinny Cow habit, but now I'll have to find a way to cut out some
other points to give these a try. Or snowblow the entire alley!

Prairie Roots
232/173.6/WW goal 145
joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003

On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 10:55:45 -0600, Joyce wrote:

Yup, pretty deep pink peppermint. I didn't care for the green mint variety,
tasted a bit soapy to me. But the pink *Cool Peppermint* flavor is wonderful! I
hope these aren't just a seasonal issue.

Joyce

On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 16:36:36 -0800, Fred wrote:

Peppermint as opposed to the green mint variety? I have to find those
(G)

On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 12:12:32 -0600, Joyce wrote:

LOL! I think the meringues have more of a grab on me these days. I haven't had
many skinny cows, seem to have moved out of that habit. BUT ... my local store
had *cool peppermint* flavor last week. I haven't seen that before so had to pick
a package up. BIG mistake ... they now keep calling my name. g

Joyce


On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 10:53:09 -0800, Fred wrote:

You mean other than skinny cows and Miss Meringues (G)

On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 10:38:38 -0600, Joyce wrote:

Thanks Fred! It's nice to have a firm grasp on *something*. g

Joyce


On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 18:06:53 -0800, Fred wrote:

Great loss. Congrats on being firmly a part of the Maintenance losing
group!

On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 18:06:18 -0600, Joyce wrote:

I'm in the groove with the rest of the NYNY maintenance group ... down 1 pound
this week ... 130. Once again the actual weighin Friday morning was lower, and
much as I would love to post anything in that 120 decade ... I'm averaging, and
average tells me 130. I'm happy, happy, happy.

Evidentally eating more does help, as long as *more* is within reason. A few
weeks prior I think I was existing on next to nothing, watching things just a bit
too carefully as well as falling back into the trap of not drinking enough water.
Then again, maybe the loss was extra muscle water retention? This week I only
managed to squeeze in 2 days of exercise. My own fault, no excuses. I had one or
two busy days, then found myself fallen into some sort of a funk - just couldn't
drag myself to do much of anything other than whine about everything. Today I
took a step into the right direction. Instead of just sitting here, I hauled my
butt to the basement and walked for 45 minutes - right back into the old routine.
If only I could remind myself how much of a mood lifter the exercise is! I have
felt great the rest of today.

Joyce
WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02
current weight: 130
Lifetime: 4/4/03

Oh, those have been my favorite since I discovered them over a year ago! They are
wonderful, and definitely satisfy my chocolate cravings. I always have a box in
the freezer. They also have cookies and cream bars, very good but not as good as
the fudge ones. g

Joyce

On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 17:36:31 GMT, "Laura" wrote:

I just discovered their Fudge bars. Dangerous habit.

"Joyce" wrote in message
.. .
LOL! I think the meringues have more of a grab on me these days. I
haven't had
many skinny cows, seem to have moved out of that habit. BUT ... my local
store
had *cool peppermint* flavor last week. I haven't seen that before so had
to pick
a package up. BIG mistake ... they now keep calling my name. g

Joyce


On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 10:53:09 -0800, Fred
wrote:

You mean other than skinny cows and Miss Meringues (G)

On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 10:38:38 -0600, Joyce wrote:

Thanks Fred! It's nice to have a firm grasp on *something*. g

Joyce


On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 18:06:53 -0800, Fred
wrote:

Great loss. Congrats on being firmly a part of the Maintenance losing
group!

On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 18:06:18 -0600, Joyce wrote:

I'm in the groove with the rest of the NYNY maintenance group ... down
1 pound
this week ... 130. Once again the actual weighin Friday morning was
lower, and
much as I would love to post anything in that 120 decade ... I'm
averaging, and
average tells me 130. I'm happy, happy, happy.

Evidentally eating more does help, as long as *more* is within reason.
A few
weeks prior I think I was existing on next to nothing, watching things
just a bit
too carefully as well as falling back into the trap of not drinking
enough water.
Then again, maybe the loss was extra muscle water retention? This
week I only
managed to squeeze in 2 days of exercise. My own fault, no excuses.
I had one or
two busy days, then found myself fallen into some sort of a funk -
just couldn't
drag myself to do much of anything other than whine about everything.
Today I
took a step into the right direction. Instead of just sitting here, I
hauled my
butt to the basement and walked for 45 minutes - right back into the
old routine.
If only I could remind myself how much of a mood lifter the exercise
is! I have
felt great the rest of today.

Joyce
WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02
current weight: 130
Lifetime: 4/4/03

ROFL!!! Those skiny cows calling your name now, Fred?

Joyce

On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 10:59:04 -0800, Fred wrote:

STOP IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (G)

On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 17:36:31 GMT, "Laura"
wrote:

I just discovered their Fudge bars. Dangerous habit.

"Joyce" wrote in message
. ..
LOL! I think the meringues have more of a grab on me these days. I
haven't had
many skinny cows, seem to have moved out of that habit. BUT ... my local
store
had *cool peppermint* flavor last week. I haven't seen that before so had
to pick
a package up. BIG mistake ... they now keep calling my name. g

Joyce


On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 10:53:09 -0800, Fred
wrote:

You mean other than skinny cows and Miss Meringues (G)

On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 10:38:38 -0600, Joyce wrote:

Thanks Fred! It's nice to have a firm grasp on *something*. g

Joyce


On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 18:06:53 -0800, Fred
wrote:

Great loss. Congrats on being firmly a part of the Maintenance losing
group!

On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 18:06:18 -0600, Joyce wrote:

I'm in the groove with the rest of the NYNY maintenance group ... down
1 pound
this week ... 130. Once again the actual weighin Friday morning was
lower, and
much as I would love to post anything in that 120 decade ... I'm
averaging, and
average tells me 130. I'm happy, happy, happy.

Evidentally eating more does help, as long as *more* is within reason.
A few
weeks prior I think I was existing on next to nothing, watching things
just a bit
too carefully as well as falling back into the trap of not drinking
enough water.
Then again, maybe the loss was extra muscle water retention? This
week I only
managed to squeeze in 2 days of exercise. My own fault, no excuses.
I had one or
two busy days, then found myself fallen into some sort of a funk -
just couldn't
drag myself to do much of anything other than whine about everything.
Today I
took a step into the right direction. Instead of just sitting here, I
hauled my
butt to the basement and walked for 45 minutes - right back into the
old routine.
If only I could remind myself how much of a mood lifter the exercise
is! I have
felt great the rest of today.

Joyce
WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02
current weight: 130
Lifetime: 4/4/03

I'm so grateful your WW center reached out to you with a lifeline. I'm
so glad you grabbed it and hung on.

Count me among the many here who rely on your kind words and wisdom.
I, for one, appreciate always your experience, strength, and hope.

Prairie Roots
232/173.6/WW goal 145
joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003

On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 19:09:36 GMT, Elaine Kirkham
wrote:

No, I'm sorry to say that it's not a typo. I went for my weigh in on Fri for the first
time in over 3 week. I knew it would be bad as for the first time in my life I was eating
so completely out of control that I was at the point of going to the doctor to see what
if there was anything physical wrong. What stopped me was that I got a lovely card from
my WW centre saying that they hoped all was well and that they looked forward to seeing
me again. Before I got that I had no intention of going back but that one note changed
things for me. I went & got the horrible truth about my gain --- but I am now back on
program fully & raring to go. It was simply one of the worst cases of depression that I
have ever experienced in my life but all it took was that little note to pull me out of
it. I was surprised at how caring everyone was at the meeting - they didn't make me feel
bad because of the weight I put on but just welcomed me back & made me feel so
comfortable. Aside from the health problems with my hubby & the worry there, my feet
started to hurt so much & I found it very difficult to walk much. I have had to resort to
the bike but can't do much there as I also have bad knees. I was just feeling so sorry
for myself that I started to eat myself to death ;-( This has happened before but never
as bad as this was. I think that next time I start to let go (and I know it will happen
again), I just might try the drug route with the doc & get pill for the depresseion to
see if that will keep me away from the non stop eating of sweets. Thanks for asking,
Joyce.
Elaine K
331.4/222.2/179

Joyce wrote:

Thanks Elaine! I'm feeling strong and still highly motivated. Hopefully, these
feelings will hold me steady throughout the holidays.

Hey, have you made a mistake in your sig? I worry because of your past health
problems and recall you being barely out of Onederland a few weeks ago.

Joyce

On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 02:46:05 GMT, Elaine Kirkham wrote:

Excellent, Joyce! Congratulations.
Elaine K
331.4/222.2/179

Joyce wrote:

I'm in the groove with the rest of the NYNY maintenance group ... down 1 pound
this week ... 130. Once again the actual weighin Friday morning was lower, and
much as I would love to post anything in that 120 decade ... I'm averaging, and
average tells me 130. I'm happy, happy, happy.

Evidentally eating more does help, as long as *more* is within reason. A few
weeks prior I think I was existing on next to nothing, watching things just a bit
too carefully as well as falling back into the trap of not drinking enough water.
Then again, maybe the loss was extra muscle water retention? This week I only
managed to squeeze in 2 days of exercise. My own fault, no excuses. I had one or
two busy days, then found myself fallen into some sort of a funk - just couldn't
drag myself to do much of anything other than whine about everything. Today I
took a step into the right direction. Instead of just sitting here, I hauled my
butt to the basement and walked for 45 minutes - right back into the old routine.
If only I could remind myself how much of a mood lifter the exercise is! I have
felt great the rest of today.

Joyce
WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02
current weight: 130
Lifetime: 4/4/03

Flexpoints dear - that's what they're there for! G I think I figured these out
at 2.5 (or 2) points each. 130cal/2g fat/2g fiber = 2.37US points. I also was
out of the skinny cow habit, maybe got a bit tired of them. BUT ... the
peppermint ones looked soooooooooooo good ... I am once again hooked. I have
found that nightly napping has helped to squelch the urge - sleep right through
the snacking time. Although it means I am pounding away on my puter at 4AM. G

Has any of this helped? LOL

Joyce


On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 13:18:48 -0600, Prairie Roots wrote:

Oh no!! When you share Trader Joe's discoveries, I read and move on to
the next message, thankful Trader Joe's isn't located anywhere near
me.

But pink peppermint Skinny Cows??!! I'd gotten myself out of the
Skinny Cow habit, but now I'll have to find a way to cut out some
other points to give these a try. Or snowblow the entire alley!

Prairie Roots
232/173.6/WW goal 145
joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003

On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 10:55:45 -0600, Joyce wrote:

Yup, pretty deep pink peppermint. I didn't care for the green mint variety,
tasted a bit soapy to me. But the pink *Cool Peppermint* flavor is wonderful! I
hope these aren't just a seasonal issue.

Joyce

On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 16:36:36 -0800, Fred wrote:

Peppermint as opposed to the green mint variety? I have to find those
(G)

On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 12:12:32 -0600, Joyce wrote:

LOL! I think the meringues have more of a grab on me these days. I haven't had
many skinny cows, seem to have moved out of that habit. BUT ... my local store
had *cool peppermint* flavor last week. I haven't seen that before so had to pick
a package up. BIG mistake ... they now keep calling my name. g

Joyce


On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 10:53:09 -0800, Fred wrote:

You mean other than skinny cows and Miss Meringues (G)

On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 10:38:38 -0600, Joyce wrote:

Thanks Fred! It's nice to have a firm grasp on *something*. g

Joyce


On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 18:06:53 -0800, Fred wrote:

Great loss. Congrats on being firmly a part of the Maintenance losing
group!

On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 18:06:18 -0600, Joyce wrote:

I'm in the groove with the rest of the NYNY maintenance group ... down 1 pound
this week ... 130. Once again the actual weighin Friday morning was lower, and
much as I would love to post anything in that 120 decade ... I'm averaging, and
average tells me 130. I'm happy, happy, happy.

Evidentally eating more does help, as long as *more* is within reason. A few
weeks prior I think I was existing on next to nothing, watching things just a bit
too carefully as well as falling back into the trap of not drinking enough water.
Then again, maybe the loss was extra muscle water retention? This week I only
managed to squeeze in 2 days of exercise. My own fault, no excuses. I had one or
two busy days, then found myself fallen into some sort of a funk - just couldn't
drag myself to do much of anything other than whine about everything. Today I
took a step into the right direction. Instead of just sitting here, I hauled my
butt to the basement and walked for 45 minutes - right back into the old routine.
If only I could remind myself how much of a mood lifter the exercise is! I have
felt great the rest of today.

Joyce
WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02
current weight: 130
Lifetime: 4/4/03

Yeah, I know about Flexpoints. And believe me, I use 'em. But I'd
rather use activity points than Flexpoints.

Honestly, the main reason I avoid having things like this in the house
is that after the 1st day or two of being good and eating just one per
day, something flips and I have a hard time controlling the urge to
eat them all at once. I've decided I'm just no longer interested in
beating myself up or wondering what's wrong with me when I'm not able
to practice restraint... I take the easy way out and just don't allow
them in the house.

Nightly napping to avoid the evening snack, eh? From what you've said
in other posts about competing for time on your new computer, I'd say
those naps serve a dual purpose. LOL

Prairie Roots

On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 13:57:33 -0600, Joyce wrote:

Flexpoints dear - that's what they're there for! G I think I figured these out
at 2.5 (or 2) points each. 130cal/2g fat/2g fiber = 2.37US points. I also was
out of the skinny cow habit, maybe got a bit tired of them. BUT ... the
peppermint ones looked soooooooooooo good ... I am once again hooked. I have
found that nightly napping has helped to squelch the urge - sleep right through
the snacking time. Although it means I am pounding away on my puter at 4AM. G

Has any of this helped? LOL

Joyce


On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 13:18:48 -0600, Prairie Roots wrote:

Oh no!! When you share Trader Joe's discoveries, I read and move on to
the next message, thankful Trader Joe's isn't located anywhere near
me.

But pink peppermint Skinny Cows??!! I'd gotten myself out of the
Skinny Cow habit, but now I'll have to find a way to cut out some
other points to give these a try. Or snowblow the entire alley!

Prairie Roots
232/173.6/WW goal 145
joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003

On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 10:55:45 -0600, Joyce wrote:

Yup, pretty deep pink peppermint. I didn't care for the green mint variety,
tasted a bit soapy to me. But the pink *Cool Peppermint* flavor is wonderful! I
hope these aren't just a seasonal issue.

Joyce

On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 16:36:36 -0800, Fred wrote:

Peppermint as opposed to the green mint variety? I have to find those
(G)

On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 12:12:32 -0600, Joyce wrote:

LOL! I think the meringues have more of a grab on me these days. I haven't had
many skinny cows, seem to have moved out of that habit. BUT ... my local store
had *cool peppermint* flavor last week. I haven't seen that before so had to pick
a package up. BIG mistake ... they now keep calling my name. g

Joyce


On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 10:53:09 -0800, Fred wrote:

You mean other than skinny cows and Miss Meringues (G)

On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 10:38:38 -0600, Joyce wrote:

Thanks Fred! It's nice to have a firm grasp on *something*. g

Joyce


On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 18:06:53 -0800, Fred wrote:

Great loss. Congrats on being firmly a part of the Maintenance losing
group!

On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 18:06:18 -0600, Joyce wrote:

I'm in the groove with the rest of the NYNY maintenance group ... down 1 pound
this week ... 130. Once again the actual weighin Friday morning was lower, and
much as I would love to post anything in that 120 decade ... I'm averaging, and
average tells me 130. I'm happy, happy, happy.

Evidentally eating more does help, as long as *more* is within reason. A few
weeks prior I think I was existing on next to nothing, watching things just a bit
too carefully as well as falling back into the trap of not drinking enough water.
Then again, maybe the loss was extra muscle water retention? This week I only
managed to squeeze in 2 days of exercise. My own fault, no excuses. I had one or
two busy days, then found myself fallen into some sort of a funk - just couldn't
drag myself to do much of anything other than whine about everything. Today I
took a step into the right direction. Instead of just sitting here, I hauled my
butt to the basement and walked for 45 minutes - right back into the old routine.
If only I could remind myself how much of a mood lifter the exercise is! I have
felt great the rest of today.

Joyce
WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02
current weight: 130
Lifetime: 4/4/03