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Weight Loss Forum / WeightWatchers / December 2003a multiple part clothing NSV
OK, so its time to get Christmas clothes for our annual managers party that I help another manager put on for the southern Illinois managers. I have lost enough weight that I have no real dress clothes to wear and I really have nothing in a Christmas motif. DH says so what if you only wear it this year, you should get something... so... Nothing close to what I want at target, one red dress at Burlington but is just a red dress nothing special, OK then onward to dressbarn for women, nice clothes, mid-range clothes that hold up pretty well, we go in, DH sees a red outfit he thinks will do and pulls jacket off hanger to let me try it on, first nsv, it is a 14/16 I am feeling great about that as the last thing I bought in this store was either a 22 or 24... Just then saleswoman walks up and after the initial pleasantries, says that just won't do, not at all... looks DH and says, see how the arms are hanging, and see how it is here on her back, DH says I see your point, Then she says to me, You need to go to the other side of the store,, I stand there thinking but I am on the "woman's side" now where do I go, I look at DH and say is this a bad thing, and bless his heart he says, only if you don't want to buy a misses 14/16!!! I didn't buy the very nice outfit we looked at in a size 14 misses for the top and 16 miss for the skirt but it was because I did not want to buy a one wear outfit for over eighty dollars... then... We end up buying me a size medium button up shirt at Gordmans with a Christmas motif and a size 14 skirt, that while a bit too snug will be wearable for quite a while... Two more NSVs... Then to Wally world to finish off with a size 8/10 vest with those snowmen and sparkly things... NSV there as well The party was great and my friend I helped to arrange the party said I looked about the best she has ever seen me, I was very pleased with the clothes, DH's taste and support, the sizes, and the compliments I got... This is already too long or I would tell you I hosted a major part of the party and ate the buffet and was well under my points and had all I wanted, but I will not do that as it might appear I am bragging, Lee actually starting to look forward to the holidays Wow, what wonderful NSV's, Lee! You've made my day ;-D And why shouldn't you brag? You deserve it. Congratulations all around. Elaine K 331.4/209.8/179 > OK, so its time to get Christmas clothes for our annual managers party that > I help another manager put on for the southern Illinois managers. I have [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > > Lee actually starting to look forward to the holidays Thanks, and I see from your sig you are losing again, that is just wonderful, Lee > Wow, what wonderful NSV's, Lee! You've made my day ;-D And why shouldn't you > brag? You deserve it. Congratulations all around. [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] > > > > Lee actually starting to look forward to the holidays Yes, I'm completely OP & gung ho ;-D It'll take me longer to get back there than last time, as I'm on heavier medication which is notorious for causing weigh gain ;-( I might even have to reduce my points in a few weeks - time will tell. But it feels great to be fully under control again. Elaine K 331.4/209.8/179 > Thanks, and I see from your sig you are losing again, that is just > wonderful, Lee [quoted text clipped - 59 lines] > > > > > > Lee actually starting to look forward to the holidays I am very happy for you and losing slower is fine as you know the cause, Lee, just so pleased > Yes, I'm completely OP & gung ho ;-D It'll take me longer to get back there > than last time, as I'm on heavier medication which is notorious for causing [quoted text clipped - 66 lines] > > > > > > > > Lee actually starting to look forward to the holidays Elaine slips in another good loss - congrats >Wow, what wonderful NSV's, Lee! You've made my day ;-D And why shouldn't you >brag? You deserve it. Congratulations all around. [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] >> >> Lee actually starting to look forward to the holidays Thanks, Fred. Elaine K 331.4/209.8/179 > Elaine slips in another good loss - congrats > [quoted text clipped - 39 lines] > >> > >> Lee actually starting to look forward to the holidays Lee, What a wonderful story. I love the part where you were sent packing from the women's section. That is great. I'm glad you got some new duds and people noticed. Connie > OK, so its time to get Christmas clothes for our annual managers party that > I help another manager put on for the southern Illinois managers. I have [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > > Lee actually starting to look forward to the holidays  SignatureCheers, Connie Walsh 241.5/217/155 NYNY 218/217/198 25 lbs lost 241.5/217/216.5 I was thrilled I knew there was women's and misses sides in the story and my brain shorted that I could have to go somewhere else, DH said look on my face was hilarious and a little scary, thanks again it was a joy to live it, Lee > Lee, > [quoted text clipped - 50 lines] > NYNY 218/217/198 > 25 lbs lost 241.5/217/216.5 First, you've earned some bragging rights. Second, I insist on hearing you brag. Third, how absolutely lovely to have a bit of difficulty finding things small enough. Prairie Roots >OK, so its time to get Christmas clothes for our annual managers party that >I help another manager put on for the southern Illinois managers. I have [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > >Lee actually starting to look forward to the holidays Prairie Roots 232/170.8/WW goal 145 joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003 I think the disconnect was in fact how could be there nothing for me small enough, weird kinda expected to hear twilight music or something, and since you asked for it... at the party, a Shakey's Pizza buffet, where they make pizza to order for the bar and have all manner of everything good.. I had three huge plates full of food, BUT I still left the party with I think 17 or so flex points and since it was the last day of my week I could have gone crazy, but instead I had a load of zero and one point stuff and only one fried chicken leg and one piece of vegetarian pizza, and the part I am proudest of... I was out of there and having hot tea with friends at a bar and grill later before I realized I never even got my often saved for and anticipated cinnamon roll, about seven points and a treat as I am allergic to cinnamon so rarely feel I can tolerate this delicacy, and usually if we eat in there I want to cry when I feel I must pass it up because of my tolerance levels that day, man is that ever cool, and on a side note, I was the host for the door prize part of the party, I have done and get through public speaking things but usually hurl before and after from nerves, my friend didn't tell me before she wanted to do it so no pre hurling and again, only after I was in the grill on my second cup of tea... I realized I was shaky but not hurky, just too cool, Lee, betting PR had wished she had kept quiet > First, you've earned some bragging rights. > Second, I insist on hearing you brag. [quoted text clipped - 43 lines] > 232/170.8/WW goal 145 > joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003 You'd lose the bet. Your party sounds like loads of fun. Very cool too that you made it through the event without even realizing what you'd missed (i.e. cinnamon roll). Glad you got through the evening without losing your lunch (or was it dinner?). Prairie Roots >I think the disconnect was in fact how could be there nothing for me small >enough, weird kinda expected to hear twilight music or something, and since [quoted text clipped - 82 lines] >> 232/170.8/WW goal 145 >> joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003 Prairie Roots 232/170.8/WW goal 145 joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003 both I really saved and ate a tiny breakfast and a subway five pointer for lunch, I was really pleased in the end, Lee > You'd lose the bet. > [quoted text clipped - 95 lines] > 232/170.8/WW goal 145 > joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003 WOW Lee, brag all you want girl, you're worth it!!! Sounds like your party was a phenomenal hit and you looked great to boot! Awesome NSVs on the sizes!!!! Way to go sweetie! Signature~Kristin O~ 272/239/172 Here's our FAQ: http://www.didian.com/asdww/ and welcome notice: http://www.geocities.com/welcomenotice/index.html > OK, so its time to get Christmas clothes for our annual managers party that > I help another manager put on for the southern Illinois managers. I have [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > > Lee actually starting to look forward to the holidays the party was very successful and my friend who is brutally honest thought I looked great so I must have, Lee, thanking you muchly > WOW Lee, brag all you want girl, you're worth it!!! Sounds like your party > was a phenomenal hit and you looked great to boot! Awesome NSVs on the [quoted text clipped - 54 lines] > > > > Lee actually starting to look forward to the holidays Lee, I've been so stressed lately I've only been lurking, but I had to come out to reply to this HURRAY!!!!!! I'm sure you were the 'belle of the ball'. SignatureSuzyQ Weight 124 WW Lifetime Membership Feb 03 > OK, so its time to get Christmas clothes for our annual managers party that > I help another manager put on for the southern Illinois managers. I have [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > > Lee actually starting to look forward to the holidays thanks, I was wondering about how you were doing, Lee > Lee, I've been so stressed lately I've only been lurking, but I had to come > out to reply to this [quoted text clipped - 51 lines] > > > > Lee actually starting to look forward to the holidays Hi SuzyQ. We've missed you, hope you're okay. SignatureBrenda 209/174/150 NYNY goal 160 > Lee, I've been so stressed lately I've only been lurking, but I had to come > out to reply to this [quoted text clipped - 46 lines] > > > > Lee actually starting to look forward to the holidays Glad to see you come out of lurk mode. Stick around. You were missed. > Lee, I've been so stressed lately I've only been lurking, but I had to come > out to reply to this [quoted text clipped - 46 lines] > > > > Lee actually starting to look forward to the holidays > OK, so its time to get Christmas clothes for our annual managers party that > I help another manager put on for the southern Illinois managers. I have [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > Then to Wally world to finish off with a size 8/10 vest with those snowmen > and sparkly things... NSV there as well Clothing NSV's are great aren't they? Congratulations the smaller sizes. I'm sure you looked wonderful! > The party was great and my friend I helped to arrange the party said I > looked about the best she has ever seen me, I was very pleased with the > clothes, DH's taste and support, the sizes, and the compliments I got... > This is already too long or I would tell you I hosted a major part of the > party and ate the buffet and was well under my points and had all I wanted, > but I will not do that as it might appear I am bragging, And so you should. You've come a long way lady, flaunt it!! > Lee actually starting to look forward to the holidays Glad you're looking forward to the holidays Lee. That's so nice. I had a time in my life when I didn't look forward to Christmas, but now that we have Nicholas it's all different. This year should be fun, he's almost three and he's getting excited about the gift he asked Ho Ho to bring him. kids do validate the holiday season, I have nine nieces and nephews and DH has two grown nieces and five great nephews, it is a blast Lee > > OK, so its time to get Christmas clothes for our annual managers party > that [quoted text clipped - 52 lines] > have Nicholas it's all different. This year should be fun, he's almost > three and he's getting excited about the gift he asked Ho Ho to bring him. Before I had Nicholas I used to spoil the nieces and nephews rotten, now it's getting too expensive. There are seven kids altogether now, back then there were 3! Now I get the opportunity to spoil my own child if I want to! We do buy a gift for each other's kids though. We all get together at my parents over the holidays to celebrate with all the kids together. This year we'll be doing it either New Year's Eve or New Year's Day. My brothers and their families are at their in-laws, my sister and her family are staying home and so are we. We always go to the in-laws Christmas, late morning, but this year we've decided if they want to see us they can come to us. I don't feel like dragging Nicholas away from his new toys Christmas morning. > kids do validate the holiday season, I have nine nieces and nephews and DH > has two grown nieces and five great nephews, it is a blast [quoted text clipped - 63 lines] > > > > Glad you're looking forward to the holidays Lee. That's so nice. I had a > > time in my life when I didn't look forward to Christmas, but now that we > > have Nicholas it's all different. This year should be fun, he's almost > > three and he's getting excited about the gift he asked Ho Ho to bring him. I always wondered ho my mom did all of that really stressful stuff at Christmas, there are four of us and lots of cousins. It was a travel/gift/eating marathon, and then I always wondered why my mom was sick through new years and beyond, the stress and exhaustion must be major when you have kids, Lee, grateful to be childfree... > Before I had Nicholas I used to spoil the nieces and nephews rotten, now > it's getting too expensive. There are seven kids altogether now, back then [quoted text clipped - 88 lines] > > > three and he's getting excited about the gift he asked Ho Ho to bring > him. That is exactly when dh and I started hosting the holidays at our house ... wasn't fair to the kids to have to set their gifts aside and run out for the day. It only meant tears and fights, not worth it on the holidays. Now we seem to run into a bit of a problem, due to the age difference in our kids. Oldest is 29 and has a son of her own, she doesn't want to drag him out. We have two left at home, 19 and 16 ... not impossible but the youngest is not ready yet to give up *her* traditions. Sooooo ... we will spend Christmas Eve together at oldest girls home, then do our christmas day with her, her hubby and son over the week-end. It also will keep the grandson from being too overwhelmed. I've learned to be flexible in my old age. <g> Joyce >Before I had Nicholas I used to spoil the nieces and nephews rotten, now >it's getting too expensive. There are seven kids altogether now, back then [quoted text clipped - 88 lines] >> > three and he's getting excited about the gift he asked Ho Ho to bring >him. When I was a kid we always spent Christmas morning at home, then walked the short distance (about 200 feet) to our grandparents house where we spent the afternoon opening more gifts and having dinner, which was usually early in the day (around 3:00 pm). > That is exactly when dh and I started hosting the holidays at our house ... wasn't > fair to the kids to have to set their gifts aside and run out for the day. It [quoted text clipped - 101 lines] > >> > three and he's getting excited about the gift he asked Ho Ho to bring > >him. When I was growing up, I remember being dragged all over town to visit relatives. I don't remember it bothering me too much, but was also something we just didn't have a choice in. I do know it bothered my mom. Packing up 4 kids and removing them from their new gifts, was not a fun chore. <g> When dh and I added our children to the family mix, we switched things around. It was really easier for grandparents to come to our home (one home) than for us to travel entirely different directions to two homes, plus adding a third home into the mix because of his earlier divorce. Now, oldest daughter has to also add another home to the mix due to her hubby's parents divorce ... so they would actually have to try to make it to 4 sets of grandparents as well as having their own family christmas. And none of this takes extended family (aunts, uncles) into account. Trying to schedule everything around mixed-up messed-up families can be very difficult! So I've just learned to be flexible and more easy going about things. Heck, birthdays themselves are a nightmare around here. This last year we ended up finally celebrating all summer birthdays and holidays (fathers day) in October. LOL! We are a tough bunch to try and get schedules working together. Joyce >When I was a kid we always spent Christmas morning at home, then walked the >short distance (about 200 feet) to our grandparents house where we spent the [quoted text clipped - 141 lines] >> >> > three and he's getting excited about the gift he asked Ho Ho to bring >> >him. > When I was growing up, I remember being dragged all over town to visit relatives. > I don't remember it bothering me too much, but was also something we just didn't [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > we ended up finally celebrating all summer birthdays and holidays (fathers day) in > October. LOL! We are a tough bunch to try and get schedules working together. Wow Joyce, I couldn't imagine dragging kids to all these places either. DH and I only have the one, but with all he's been through this year, he didn't feel like going anywhere, so we just hung around home and had fun with Nicholas and all his new toys. His family called at 9:30 to see when we were coming over and DH informed them that we were staying home and asked them to come over, they said no one there wanted to come to our place. As it turned out 4 hours later, his mother, gran, brothers and sister showed up at our house. His father didn't come. They stayed for about 2 hours, then went and left us to ourselves again. We had a great day! > Joyce > [quoted text clipped - 143 lines] > >> >> > three and he's getting excited about the gift he asked Ho Ho to bring > >> >him. >> When I was growing up, I remember being dragged all over town to visit >relatives. [quoted text clipped - 38 lines] >at our house. His father didn't come. They stayed for about 2 hours, then >went and left us to ourselves again. We had a great day! That's really why I did become flexible. First, we really had no choice when the oldest was little - holidays were always a battle due to the divorce. When ex-wife finally remarried, her hub and I insisted mom and dad sit down and learn to get along in the same room ... was really the only way their daughter would survive. The *kids* are becoming smarter now, throw one party and invite all family members - divorced or not. Whoever comes comes, whoever doesn't doesn't ... is their loss not hers. I had the same attitude when I hosted the holidays. Not gonna sweat over trying to appease each individual person. If they want to join into the family gathering, great. If not - I refuse to lose any sleep over it. Sounds to me like your holiday was much the same. It isn't any further for your family members to drive to your home, than it is for you to drive to theirs. If they want to see you and their grandson/nephew/whatever - then sometimes they have to make the effort too. Glad most were able to come and visit for a bit. That said ... grandson and parents arrived this afternoon, shared presents, had dinner, sat and yakked for a few hours (after watching our opthamologist on television). A wonderful time was had by all. <g> Joyce it looked like a lot of stress and I still have my original parents, this year we opened gifts at my sister's and moms, they live a quarter mile apart, Lee > When I was growing up, I remember being dragged all over town to visit relatives. > I don't remember it bothering me too much, but was also something we just didn't [quoted text clipped - 161 lines] > >> >> > three and he's getting excited about the gift he asked Ho Ho to bring > >> >him. We no longer allow it to stress us out, and by being flexible it allows my daughter to be relatively stress free also. Family gatherings are supposed to be fun, not a chore ... so when they happen, they happen. Today was fun, was like having Christmas all over again! Joyce >it looked like a lot of stress and I still have my original parents, this >year we opened gifts at my sister's and moms, they live a quarter mile [quoted text clipped - 219 lines] >bring >> >> >him. Great job w/those NSV's! Melissa in NJ Signatureand the "Boos Hounds" (Bear, Bits, and Lexus) and Maxi (aka Witch Kitty with a "B"), Kenobi (aka "Kitty Wan Kenobi"), and Salem (aka "Salem the Yak") Pics of My Quilts: http://community.webshots.com/user/quiltngryhndlady Quilt Something for Yourself! Adopt a Racing Greyhound! -- Remove STOPCRAP to reply -- OK, so its time to get Christmas clothes for our annual managers party that I help another manager put on for the southern Illinois managers. I have lost enough weight that I have no real dress clothes to wear and I really have nothing in a Christmas motif. DH says so what if you only wear it this year, you should get something... so... Nothing close to what I want at target, one red dress at Burlington but is just a red dress nothing special, OK then onward to dressbarn for women, nice clothes, mid-range clothes that hold up pretty well, we go in, DH sees a red outfit he thinks will do and pulls jacket off hanger to let me try it on, first nsv, it is a 14/16 I am feeling great about that as the last thing I bought in this store was either a 22 or 24... Just then saleswoman walks up and after the initial pleasantries, says that just won't do, not at all... looks DH and says, see how the arms are hanging, and see how it is here on her back, DH says I see your point, Then she says to me, You need to go to the other side of the store,, I stand there thinking but I am on the "woman's side" now where do I go, I look at DH and say is this a bad thing, and bless his heart he says, only if you don't want to buy a misses 14/16!!! I didn't buy the very nice outfit we looked at in a size 14 misses for the top and 16 miss for the skirt but it was because I did not want to buy a one wear outfit for over eighty dollars... then... We end up buying me a size medium button up shirt at Gordmans with a Christmas motif and a size 14 skirt, that while a bit too snug will be wearable for quite a while... Two more NSVs... Then to Wally world to finish off with a size 8/10 vest with those snowmen and sparkly things... NSV there as well The party was great and my friend I helped to arrange the party said I looked about the best she has ever seen me, I was very pleased with the clothes, DH's taste and support, the sizes, and the compliments I got... This is already too long or I would tell you I hosted a major part of the party and ate the buffet and was well under my points and had all I wanted, but I will not do that as it might appear I am bragging, Lee actually starting to look forward to the holidays thanks, Lee > Great job w/those NSV's! > [quoted text clipped - 49 lines] > > Lee actually starting to look forward to the holidays Great NSV's Lee. You should be very proud of yourself! >Lee actually starting to look forward to the holidays I'm so glad to read that. Enjoy yourself, have a great time :-) SignatureErin in NZ 125/87.5/75 kgs 275.3/192.7/165 lbs NYNY goal 180.6lbs (82 kilos) "It is not the mountain we conquer, it is ourselves" Sir Edmund Hilary Thanks, Lee > Great NSV's Lee. You should be very proud of yourself! > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > "It is not the mountain we conquer, it is ourselves" > Sir Edmund Hilary Congratulations Lee!!! These are wonderful NSV's!!! SignatureJanice 263/252/150 (maybe 130) > OK, so its time to get Christmas clothes for our annual managers party that > I help another manager put on for the southern Illinois managers. I have [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > > Lee actually starting to look forward to the holidays it was a wonderful experience all around, thanks, Lee > Congratulations Lee!!! These are wonderful NSV's!!! > [quoted text clipped - 48 lines] > > > > Lee actually starting to look forward to the holidays |
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