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Motivation	Join Me in the New Year -- Keeping "IT" Going!!!	Jul 16 2008 08:52 (UTC)	117
I'm here, honest, but posting at work is problemtatic. Our internet has personality issues! Anyhoo, I'm popping in and out, ya know? Building up to journalling and posting again. But I'm here, dipping my toe in the water! Have started again this week, trying to get back to the weight LOSS situation, as oppose to staying the same / gaining (my recent pattern, sigh). I've had slightly mixed results so far (today is day three!) - I don't seem to be 100% focussed, but I'm working on it. Wish me luck!
Motivation	Join Me in the New Year -- Keeping "IT" Going!!!	Jul 11 2008 12:39 (UTC)	142
< Creeps in, tentatively waving > Um, hello? Remember me? I think I'm back. I now have to catch up with a month's worth of your journals, read all my emails - thanks for thinking of me girls, and start losing weight again. I think I have GAINED 15 pounds in the last 2-3 months. Impressive, eh? Sigh. Anyway, hope you're all well and happy and stuff. I'll be back when I've caught up. Caro
Motivation	Wagon Jumpers - May 18 - 24, 2008	May 23 2008 22:21 (UTC)	7
I'm here! It's been a really tough week. I'm sorting out finances which is hard enough. Just got there (I think) and the company I'm contracting for finally told us today, after weeks of rumours, that our project is cancelled and gave us four weeks' notice. Not good. On the plus side, I stayed on track with my food, and didn't actually even think about going and getting chocoalte or some other comfort mechanism. RESULT! Weight - about the same - but I see this as a positive thing at the moment!
Motivation	Lacking weekend motivation? Sign up here!	May 23 2008 22:15 (UTC)	119
Sorry I've not been around much (erm, make that, at all!) but anyway, it's the weekend! Are we all ready?! Lot's of luck to Olivia in having a fantastically fun but non-weight gaining vacation! But you must ENJOY it Liv, so don't beat yourself up over any choices you make, ok? And good luck to all of us staying on track this weekend, too. We can do it! I'll be around this weekend so come and say hi if you have a few minutes :-) This weekend's challenge - eat some raw veggies both days. So that can be salad (lettuce, cucumber, tomato, radish, you get the idea!), crudités, whatever! If you're really struggling, avocado with vinaigrette dressing counts! I'll even allow veggie juice! Post your results here. Another thing - this weekend, take the time to remind yourself why you're doing this, and re-commit to it. We all need to re-charge our diet batteries, and often :-)
Motivation	Join Me in the New Year -- Keeping "IT" Going!!!	May 23 2008 22:05 (UTC)	258
I'm here! Work has been crazy. I commented in your journal Liv, so make sure you read it! Oh, more good news, NOT. Hard on the heels of me getting my finances sorted (I'm in the middle of the process, but fingers crossed, money should be forthcoming shortly), we've been dealing with rumours for a few weeks that our project was going to get canned. Logically makes no sense as they have to do it, but big companies being what they are, etc....So, today, it's confirmed, they are canning our project and they gave us four weeks notice. Now, it wasn't a total surprise and you know I didn't like working away from home, but sorting my finances is dependent on me having a job, you know? I've only been there since mid March so I wasn't expecting to have to job hunt again so soon :-( The one upside to today was I actually stuck to the food I had planned. Amazing cos I could have murdered some chocolate this afternoon! Enough about me - sorry I've not been around to chat. ka - so glad you got the car sorted :-) Luna - still cleansing? Am sure you are, given your amazing will power! Liv - tankinis RULE! Pictures please!
Motivation	Lacking weekend motivation? Sign up here!	May 21 2008 12:24 (UTC)	126
Hey everyone! Sorry for not being around at the weekend! I think I failed on the weekend water challenge - awful I know! Just wasn't at home enough. Oh well. I'm making good food choices this week, so that's something. I will be checking in this weekend so come and keep me company if you want! Welcome, Tammie!
Motivation	Join Me in the New Year -- Keeping "IT" Going!!!	May 21 2008 12:17 (UTC)	269
double post!
Motivation	Join Me in the New Year -- Keeping "IT" Going!!!	May 21 2008 12:17 (UTC)	270
I'm back! Looks like things will be sorted very soon. My mortgage people are super cautious, apparently, as there are plenty of other lenders falling over themselves to help out :-) PHEW! So, almost happy, motivated caro back :-) Made healthy food choices last night but poor alcohol ones. I was DOWN. But today I'm positive and up - there's no wine in the house and I have healthy leftovers for dinner. Even made and brought my lunch in! Money saving has begun in earnest! Can't believe you're about to go on vacation Liv! WOW! Thanks for the PM, btw, it really helped :-) You are certainly going to be turning heads, for all the right reasons!
Motivation	Join Me in the New Year -- Keeping "IT" Going!!!	May 21 2008 12:16 (UTC)	271
I'm back! Looks like things will be sorted very soon. My mortgage people are super cautious, apparently, as there are plenty of other lenders falling over themselves to help out :-) PHEW! So, almost happy, motivated caro back :-) Made healthy food choices last night but poor alcohol ones. I was DOWN. But today I'm positive and up - there's no wine in the house and I have healthy leftovers for dinner. Even made and brought my lunch in! Money saving has begun in earnest! Can't believe you're about to go on vacation Liv! WOW! Thanks for the PM, btw, it really helped :-) You are certainly going to be turning heads, for all the right reasons!
Motivation	Join Me in the New Year -- Keeping "IT" Going!!!	May 20 2008 09:20 (UTC)	275
Sorry I've been MIA girls. If you read my journal you'll know I've had financial woes and I found out on Friday that I can't extend my mortgage, which I wasn't expecting, to be honest :-( I was also really busy socially - was hardly in at all! So I managed to enjoy myself, even with the money black cloud hanging over my head. It's possible my family will help me out as they actually have money! Loans, not hand outs! Anyway, I'm somewhat down, stressed and worried and have a lot of things to sort out so you probably won't see me on here much for a few days. Hope you're all well though! HUGS.
The Lounge	Summer Chatting. Had me a Blast. Summer Chatting. Happened So Fast	May 16 2008 12:43 (UTC)	978
Thanks hk and shnitzel :-) It's taken me 20 minutes to get to to post another message - everyone must be doing lunctime surfing! So I'm going to lurk. * sits in corner and sucks thumb *
The Lounge	Summer Chatting. Had me a Blast. Summer Chatting. Happened So Fast	May 16 2008 12:20 (UTC)	997
Afternoon all. I'm starting to think I'm not witty, funny or just downright weird enough for this thread. Oh wait, I have sarcasm to full back on ;-) Happy Friday - I'll pass on the donuts as I'm currently eating lunch - maybe later?
Motivation	Wagon Jumpers - May 11 - 17, 2008	May 16 2008 11:46 (UTC)	10
Official weekly check-in - wagon status - currently I'm pretty much off it. That's been the case for the last week or so. But, I'm planning to be back on the food, drink and exercise wagons with a vengeance from Monday! I'm also hoping to limit the damage of my ridiculously sociable weekend that's coming up!
The Lounge	UK	May 16 2008 11:16 (UTC)	28
I am! Live in SW London, work in Swindon :-(
Motivation	Lacking weekend motivation? Sign up here!	May 16 2008 08:51 (UTC)	151
Ok everyone, it's the weekend. Well, pretty much! It is the weekend for Olivia cos she has today off. Hope everything goes well As for the weight fluctuations, I've commented elsewhere and know that you're feeling better about it than this post implies. New smaller clothes will do that! Oh, and give J a slap from me. Boys! Edited to add - don't forget the water challenge, people! And if you're struggling/bored/have time at the weekend come on here and chat. I won't be around much but am sure that some of you will be! Let's support each other. Ok, pep talk over
The Lounge	That don't impress Chat much. Ohohoooh. You've got the brains, but have you got the touch?	May 15 2008 20:56 (UTC)	123
Me too - off to watch a movie!
The Lounge	That don't impress Chat much. Ohohoooh. You've got the brains, but have you got the touch?	May 15 2008 20:50 (UTC)	135
Darn it, did I stuff this thread up? Zips lip and sits and watches
The Lounge	That don't impress Chat much. Ohohoooh. You've got the brains, but have you got the touch?	May 15 2008 20:48 (UTC)	139
Um. Dinner plans?
The Lounge	That don't impress Chat much. Ohohoooh. You've got the brains, but have you got the touch?	May 15 2008 20:47 (UTC)	142
So, we're back to evil HR people then, I guess.....
The Lounge	That don't impress Chat much. Ohohoooh. You've got the brains, but have you got the touch?	May 15 2008 20:46 (UTC)	144
TMI? Come on, did I actually say how??
The Lounge	That don't impress Chat much. Ohohoooh. You've got the brains, but have you got the touch?	May 15 2008 20:45 (UTC)	146
Necklace and sex - not sinister - or at least, I don't think so...
The Lounge	That don't impress Chat much. Ohohoooh. You've got the brains, but have you got the touch?	May 15 2008 20:44 (UTC)	150
LOL Lily Sadly, I'm not convinced it was worth it, on that occasion!
The Lounge	That don't impress Chat much. Ohohoooh. You've got the brains, but have you got the touch?	May 15 2008 20:41 (UTC)	154
Tragically it got broken :-( See comment about sex above
The Lounge	That don't impress Chat much. Ohohoooh. You've got the brains, but have you got the touch?	May 15 2008 20:39 (UTC)	157
I missed politics, religion and sex earlier - that's why!
The Lounge	That don't impress Chat much. Ohohoooh. You've got the brains, but have you got the touch?	May 15 2008 20:38 (UTC)	159
Hang on, where's everone else???
The Lounge	That don't impress Chat much. Ohohoooh. You've got the brains, but have you got the touch?	May 15 2008 20:37 (UTC)	161
Thank heaven s the last guy I slept with wasn't overweight then.....
The Lounge	That don't impress Chat much. Ohohoooh. You've got the brains, but have you got the touch?	May 15 2008 20:36 (UTC)	163
Oh, but I like this one!
The Lounge	That don't impress Chat much. Ohohoooh. You've got the brains, but have you got the touch?	May 15 2008 20:35 (UTC)	165
Even if losing weight means I end up small (never going to happen), I still wouldn't have implants. Just the thought - eeeeeeewwwwwwwwwww. In my opinion
The Lounge	That don't impress Chat much. Ohohoooh. You've got the brains, but have you got the touch?	May 15 2008 20:32 (UTC)	167
Cliché battle - bring it on ;-)
The Lounge	That don't impress Chat much. Ohohoooh. You've got the brains, but have you got the touch?	May 15 2008 20:29 (UTC)	171
ooook, I got here just in time for a fight. YAY!

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