NYNY, And it's FRED by two sticks of butter

Hey our big dinner is 11 days away. Reasonably speaking, I probably could
not actually lose more than a pound of fat in those 11 days unless I
Suffered some, and I don't want to Suffer. So I am behaving. And I am
going to eat in such a way on that day, that I don't actually Gain a pound
of fat either.

This was too freaking hard to achieve to let some holiday wipe it out.

"Prairie Roots" wrote in message
...
The Southern Contingent seems to being hold her own quite well. I
think it's great that you were able to get yourself right back on
plan.

Planning for Thanksgiving this far in advance is a good idea. I was
thinking about treating myself to pizza tonight, but maybe I should be
thinking ahead as well.

Prairie Roots
232/173.8/WW goal 145
joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003

On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 12:45:24 GMT, "Lesanne"
wrote:

Well, I went back down to 159.5 this week, but The Northern Contingent
still
is ahead (behind?) by half a pound. Look out. I am going to count and
journal all week to try and get off a bit before the great turkey
experiment.

Lesanne
(365)247/159.5/164

Hey, I'm good. You can congratulate me next week when I get back under
you... Oh my, that did not come out quite like I meant ....


"Fred" wrote in message
...
Oh, by the way, I did forget in all our joking to congratulate you (G)

Congratulations.

On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 20:48:41 GMT, "Lesanne"
wrote:

thanks Elaine, I am amazed at myself sometimes

"Elaine Kirkham" wrote in message
...
You're doing great Lesanne! Congratulations.
Elaine K
331.4/222.2/179

Lesanne wrote:

Well, I went back down to 159.5 this week, but The Northern
Contingent
still
is ahead (behind?) by half a pound. Look out. I am going to count
and
journal all week to try and get off a bit before the great turkey
experiment.

Lesanne
(365)247/159.5/164

Hey long lost sis, I'm beginning to think like you too. I decided last week that
I'm just not going to worry about Thanksgiving. It's ONE day, that's all. Plenty
of time to adjust before and after, might as well sit back and enjoy the day. I'm
not going to fuss too much, dinner will be at my MIL's house - no idea yet as to
how many will be there. I know my oldest daughter is bringing that wonderful
cheesecake and I will not refuse it! Portion control, that's gonna be my motto.
grin

Joyce
current weight: 130; total loss 98.8 lbs
Lifetime: 4/4/03

On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 15:51:47 GMT, "Lesanne" wrote:

Hey you had to eat all those activity points that DAY now they are Gone.!!

And yes, I am not competitive It is really okay if you don't even Think
about this, it was just a *joke*. smirk. Anyway, who says I am not doing
it for myself (as I gaze at the picture of the evil Ex in his bathing suit
from his last trip down here , ya hahahahahaha, can you say Whale?)

Whatever floats my boat. I will use anything at all to stay below goal, be
it bit**y or not. And I am planning on having a "regular" thanksgiving
dinner. Last year I made lots and lots of 0 point side dishes. This year I
am going to make the traditional dinner, have fruit salad for breakfast that
day, and soup in the evening. Then at the big meal I am just going to
choose my portion sizes more reasonably that I would have in years past. No
faux mashed potatoes this year. I will do the winter squash mashed thing
instead of sweet potatoes, because I truly like it better. And pumpkin pie
instead of pecan.

"Fred" wrote in message
.. .
You are doing this for yourself. This is not a competition!!!!!!
(aside: damn, now will I have to starve myself)

I don't do butter.

Turkey day is going to be a challenge - but hopefully, not as painful
as last year - my first holiday on WW and attempting to stick fully to
program was terrible. I've since relaxed my standards on such days.
Nowhere like the old days but not painful avoidance of all foods!!

The northern contingent still has activity points left over from that
Oregon backpack trip (G)


On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 12:45:24 GMT, "Lesanne"
wrote:

Well, I went back down to 159.5 this week, but The Northern Contingent
still
is ahead (behind?) by half a pound. Look out. I am going to count and
journal all week to try and get off a bit before the great turkey
experiment.

Lesanne
(365)247/159.5/164

Yikes! Sure doesn't appear to be a promising day for a hike ... or anything else
for that matter. It's one of those days that I prefer to stay tucked into bed.
g

Joyce


On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 09:22:32 -0800, Fred wrote:


Oh, why am I here today: Here's a link to a freeway camera 5 blocks
from my home:

http://images.wsdot.wa.gov/nwflow/cctv135.jpg

I was dressed in my hiking finery and then checked the doppler and
some cameras and decided to stay dry!!! (G)

On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 20:48:00 GMT, "Lesanne" wrote:

Oh, why am I here today: Here's a link to a freeway camera 5 blocks
from my home:

http://images.wsdot.wa.gov/nwflow/cctv135.jpg

**********looks a bit wet. sunny and warm here, Susan and Baby and hubby
are at the beach. I have been hanging out part of the day in the yard,
enjoying the sun and the breeze. I do envy you the mountains within reach.
******

.... and I'm sitting here in my jeans and long sleeved t ... topped with floor
length wrap bathrobe. Heat is pumping away at 72 in the house, yet I am freezing!

Joyce


I was dressed in my hiking finery and then checked the doppler and
some cameras and decided to stay dry!!! (G)

"Fred" wrote in message
.. .
You are doing this for yourself. This is not a competition!!!!!!
(aside: damn, now will I have to starve myself)

I don't do butter.

Turkey day is going to be a challenge - but hopefully, not as painful
as last year - my first holiday on WW and attempting to stick fully to
program was terrible. I've since relaxed my standards on such days.
Nowhere like the old days but not painful avoidance of all foods!!

The northern contingent still has activity points left over from that
Oregon backpack trip (G)


On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 12:45:24 GMT, "Lesanne"
wrote:

Well, I went back down to 159.5 this week, but The Northern Contingent
still
is ahead (behind?) by half a pound. Look out. I am going to count
and
journal all week to try and get off a bit before the great turkey
experiment.

Lesanne
(365)247/159.5/164

Yes, exactly. I am going to put about half of what I think I might want on
my plate, or a third, and keep in mind I can have more if I want. Then eat
slowly and enjoy every bite. My holiday problems in the past were mostly
from starting about Now to sample treats and ending up Jan. 1st with the
stomach to show for it and the new years resolution. My new years
resolution this year is going to be to not have to take off any weight. .!

"Joyce" wrote in message
...
Hey long lost sis, I'm beginning to think like you too. I decided last
week that
I'm just not going to worry about Thanksgiving. It's ONE day, that's all.
Plenty
of time to adjust before and after, might as well sit back and enjoy the
day. I'm
not going to fuss too much, dinner will be at my MIL's house - no idea yet
as to
how many will be there. I know my oldest daughter is bringing that
wonderful
cheesecake and I will not refuse it! Portion control, that's gonna be my
motto.
grin

Joyce
current weight: 130; total loss 98.8 lbs
Lifetime: 4/4/03

On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 15:51:47 GMT, "Lesanne" wrote:

Hey you had to eat all those activity points that DAY now they are
Gone.!!

And yes, I am not competitive It is really okay if you don't even
Think
about this, it was just a *joke*. smirk. Anyway, who says I am not
doing
it for myself (as I gaze at the picture of the evil Ex in his bathing
suit
from his last trip down here , ya hahahahahaha, can you say Whale?)

Whatever floats my boat. I will use anything at all to stay below goal,
be
it bit**y or not. And I am planning on having a "regular" thanksgiving
dinner. Last year I made lots and lots of 0 point side dishes. This
year I
am going to make the traditional dinner, have fruit salad for breakfast
that
day, and soup in the evening. Then at the big meal I am just going to
choose my portion sizes more reasonably that I would have in years past.
No
faux mashed potatoes this year. I will do the winter squash mashed thing
instead of sweet potatoes, because I truly like it better. And pumpkin
pie
instead of pecan.

"Fred" wrote in message
.. .
You are doing this for yourself. This is not a competition!!!!!!
(aside: damn, now will I have to starve myself)

I don't do butter.

Turkey day is going to be a challenge - but hopefully, not as painful
as last year - my first holiday on WW and attempting to stick fully to
program was terrible. I've since relaxed my standards on such days.
Nowhere like the old days but not painful avoidance of all foods!!

The northern contingent still has activity points left over from that
Oregon backpack trip (G)


On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 12:45:24 GMT, "Lesanne"
wrote:

Well, I went back down to 159.5 this week, but The Northern Contingent
still
is ahead (behind?) by half a pound. Look out. I am going to count
and
journal all week to try and get off a bit before the great turkey
experiment.

Lesanne
(365)247/159.5/164

We are going to a fancy buffet for Thanksgiving dinner at my mother's place
in Florida. I'm going to have to fill my plate up with lots of 0 point
veggies that night. Then I will get a bit of turkey and roast beef. If their
Thanksgiving buffet is anything like the one they have at Christmas, it will
be the dessert buffet that I have the most trouble with. Pie, cookies,
parfaits. You name it, it will probably be there.

"Lesanne" wrote in message
.. .
Yes, exactly. I am going to put about half of what I think I might want
on
my plate, or a third, and keep in mind I can have more if I want. Then
eat
slowly and enjoy every bite. My holiday problems in the past were mostly
from starting about Now to sample treats and ending up Jan. 1st with the
stomach to show for it and the new years resolution. My new years
resolution this year is going to be to not have to take off any weight.
.!

"Joyce" wrote in message
...
Hey long lost sis, I'm beginning to think like you too. I decided last
week that
I'm just not going to worry about Thanksgiving. It's ONE day, that's
all.
Plenty
of time to adjust before and after, might as well sit back and enjoy the
day. I'm
not going to fuss too much, dinner will be at my MIL's house - no idea
yet
as to
how many will be there. I know my oldest daughter is bringing that
wonderful
cheesecake and I will not refuse it! Portion control, that's gonna be
my
motto.
grin

Joyce
current weight: 130; total loss 98.8 lbs
Lifetime: 4/4/03

On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 15:51:47 GMT, "Lesanne"
wrote:

Hey you had to eat all those activity points that DAY now they are
Gone.!!

And yes, I am not competitive It is really okay if you don't even
Think
about this, it was just a *joke*. smirk. Anyway, who says I am not
doing
it for myself (as I gaze at the picture of the evil Ex in his bathing
suit
from his last trip down here , ya hahahahahaha, can you say Whale?)

Whatever floats my boat. I will use anything at all to stay below
goal,
be
it bit**y or not. And I am planning on having a "regular" thanksgiving
dinner. Last year I made lots and lots of 0 point side dishes. This
year I
am going to make the traditional dinner, have fruit salad for breakfast
that
day, and soup in the evening. Then at the big meal I am just going to
choose my portion sizes more reasonably that I would have in years
past.
No
faux mashed potatoes this year. I will do the winter squash mashed
thing
instead of sweet potatoes, because I truly like it better. And pumpkin
pie
instead of pecan.

"Fred" wrote in message
.. .
You are doing this for yourself. This is not a competition!!!!!!
(aside: damn, now will I have to starve myself)

I don't do butter.

Turkey day is going to be a challenge - but hopefully, not as painful
as last year - my first holiday on WW and attempting to stick fully
to
program was terrible. I've since relaxed my standards on such days.
Nowhere like the old days but not painful avoidance of all foods!!

The northern contingent still has activity points left over from that
Oregon backpack trip (G)


On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 12:45:24 GMT, "Lesanne"
wrote:

Well, I went back down to 159.5 this week, but The Northern
Contingent
still
is ahead (behind?) by half a pound. Look out. I am going to count
and
journal all week to try and get off a bit before the great turkey
experiment.

Lesanne
(365)247/159.5/164

Thank heavens I had just emptied my glass of water! You had me choking on this
one. Funny, funny, funny!

Joyce


On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 22:17:43 GMT, "Lesanne" wrote:

Hey, I'm good. You can congratulate me next week when I get back under
you... Oh my, that did not come out quite like I meant ....


"Fred" wrote in message
.. .
Oh, by the way, I did forget in all our joking to congratulate you (G)

Congratulations.

On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 20:48:41 GMT, "Lesanne"
wrote:

thanks Elaine, I am amazed at myself sometimes

"Elaine Kirkham" wrote in message
...
You're doing great Lesanne! Congratulations.
Elaine K
331.4/222.2/179

Lesanne wrote:

Well, I went back down to 159.5 this week, but The Northern
Contingent
still
is ahead (behind?) by half a pound. Look out. I am going to count
and
journal all week to try and get off a bit before the great turkey
experiment.

Lesanne
(365)247/159.5/164

It was like that most of the day. I friend came over and I made some
Latte's.

Tomorrow is suppose to be similar but accompanied by winds up to
50mph.

On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 16:37:11 -0600, Joyce wrote:

Yikes! Sure doesn't appear to be a promising day for a hike ... or anything else
for that matter. It's one of those days that I prefer to stay tucked into bed.
g

Joyce


On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 09:22:32 -0800, Fred wrote:


Oh, why am I here today: Here's a link to a freeway camera 5 blocks
from my home:

http://images.wsdot.wa.gov/nwflow/cctv135.jpg

I was dressed in my hiking finery and then checked the doppler and
some cameras and decided to stay dry!!! (G)

Oh, I doubt that your fingers were controlled by someone else!
Poltergist's perhaps.

The duel is on! (G) I've got to get out and ski tomorrow or something
like that.

On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 22:17:43 GMT, "Lesanne"
wrote:

Hey, I'm good. You can congratulate me next week when I get back under
you... Oh my, that did not come out quite like I meant ....


"Fred" wrote in message
.. .
Oh, by the way, I did forget in all our joking to congratulate you (G)

Congratulations.

On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 20:48:41 GMT, "Lesanne"
wrote:

thanks Elaine, I am amazed at myself sometimes

"Elaine Kirkham" wrote in message
...
You're doing great Lesanne! Congratulations.
Elaine K
331.4/222.2/179

Lesanne wrote:

Well, I went back down to 159.5 this week, but The Northern
Contingent
still
is ahead (behind?) by half a pound. Look out. I am going to count
and
journal all week to try and get off a bit before the great turkey
experiment.

Lesanne
(365)247/159.5/164