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<LLee8251> Hi

<delimom05> Hi ..........How are you this evening.....

<karenb_54> Hello ....

<choppincroppinDeb> hi richard

<Lady_J> Hi Rita & (((RICHARD))))!

<SweetDarlene> Hi !!!!!

<Kaoden39> It's almost like trying to talk to my teenage daughter.

<ebjester> /Probably won't stay long My head is killing me

<wannabfit> Hi

<sweatnmary> Whew! I'm already getting dizzy here! LOL!

<exccemp> I'll take any off s stuff off of your hands

<nvrgivup> Hi

<S> HELLO EVERYONE THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR COMING TONIGHT

<AnnMarieBrown> Hi

<Coco> Hi

<kayann> hello richard

<Dancin4Joy> Hi

<shelyc709> Hello

<Squeegie82> Hi , I sure did miss you over the summer!

<mizcolleen> hello

<babydoll> hi richard

<debrarae> (((RICHARD)))

<Rita_R> Hi Lady K

<delimom05> you are welcome

<Chasnadrem> Hi

<Kaoden39> Hi !

<DaisyLu> Hi

<DELIGHTED> HI RICHARD

<gfrice> hi

<goodsis1> OK... putting the carrots away. brb

<mgharway> hi

<tigerlily> Hi

<karenb_54> Thanks for having us richard!

<Chrissy> :) Hello !:)

<Rita_R> J

<sweatnmary> Hey, Dicky! Hey ! ;-)

<kittysmom> hi! thanks for having us!

<Tbrown> hi richard

<mjd> ((greg)))

<Rita_R> Hi

<teenystar> hi richard

<Dancin4Joy> lol laura

<Sassybratt> your very welcome sweetie

<delimom05> lol

<tomchamp> hello cousin richard

<exccemp> Hi richard

<O2BTHINAGIN> anytime

<Cincosmama> Hi

<Lady_J> (((Greg)))

<arfiebslim> I missed you

<jst1030> hey sexy

<peanut> hello

<nvrgivup> i think i got cat litter in my eye

<tkdcrzy1> email me your address and I will send them to you.

craftystitchers11@...

<S> I AM VERY FINE THIS EVENING AND THANK YOU FOR ASKING WE

HAVE A LOT TO TALK ABOUT TONIGHT

<Tesse> Hi

<Rita_R> Hi Meeshy

<kittysmom> goody

<arfiebslim> whoo hoo

<debrarae> I'm listening

<mgharway> yes we do

<tkdcrzy1> HELLO RICHARD

<Tesse> Ehats the topic

<Dancin4Joy> Yay!

<mgharway> 911

<buffster> hi

<Queenbee1> Hi

<karenb_54> all ears and ready for it richard

<O2BTHINAGIN> thank you so much for this chat tonight

<debrarae> hi jody

<Squeegie82> My listening ears are on!

<joycel> hi !

<S> FIRST LETS BEGIN BY DOING SOME DEEP BREATHS

<Lady_J> Yeah!

<delimom05> Talk Away .....

<peggyann> Hi Deb!

<arfiebslim> ok

<sweatnmary> Hey, Miss Rita! Have you recovered?

<Sassybratt> I had to come I was having withdrawls.... ones

<mjd> nvr, what was your face doing in the litter????

<babydoll> ok

<Squeegie82> ok

<Lady_J> ok.

<arfiebslim> hello Rita

<nvrgivup> I need this to distract me from the day

<AnnMarieBrown> ok

<peanut> yes me too

<S> SIT UP STRAIGHT BISKIT I SEE YOUR SHOULDERS ARE ROUND

<DaisyLu> ok

<O2BTHINAGIN> oh been doing those all day

<arfiebslim> lol

<Rita_R> Hi , I think so

<Dancin4Joy> lol

<Squeegie82> lol

<ellenmae2> Hello

<Rita_R> Hi Annie

<Dancin4Joy> (caught ya bisky)

<Lady_J> LOL!

<S> NOW INHALE THROUGH YOUR NOSE

<sweatnmary> ha, ha! My question exactly, MJD!

<mizcolleen> breathing

<nvrgivup> it was clean mj LOL i was putting new litter in the box

<wannabfit> richard i have good news i finally got weighed on a reg

scale and have lost 88 pounds since march

<arfiebslim> ok

<kayann> yes

<delimom05> has xray eyes

<VeroJo> Hi Everyone!

<S> AND EXHALE THROUGH YOUR MOUTH

<biskit_> lord goodness richard

<pokersweet> Hi

<arfiebslim> ok

<Kaoden39> Breathing

<Dancin4Joy> lol

<Tesse> OK I am breathing

<mgharway> exhaling

<sweatnmary> It takes a while, Ree!

<Dancin4Joy> that feels good

<S> NOW DO IT AGAIN INHALE EXHALE

<Squeegie82> breathing good and relaxing too!

<nursebarbara> Hi everyone

<delimom05> wonderful wannabfit....

<S> ONE MORE

<Rita_R> sleep? whats that? lol

<tkdcrzy1> way to go wannabfit

<arfiebslim> ok

<S> INHALE EXHALE

<Cincosmama> Biskit

<arfiebslim> lol Rita

<kayann> there goes my shoulders

<ellenmae2> Hi Sandy

<O2BTHINAGIN> ok breating here

<mizcolleen> ok, I tend to do that anyway, but ok

<arfiebslim> ok

<S> I HAVE BEEN VERY SAD TODAY

<mgharway> breathing steadily

<pamyj1> ooopps----I sneezed on my monitor! EEEWWWWW

<Sassybratt> man don't ever do that with sun flower seeds in

mouth.... CHOKE CHOKE.....LOL

<tkdcrzy1> Y

<Tesse> Me To

<nursebarbara> just returned from QM2

<Tbrown> why richard

<nvrgivup> me too

<Dancin4Joy> aw

<Lady_J> 9/11

<debrarae> I'm sorry

<O2BTHINAGIN> Me too

<Queenbee1> SO HAVE I

<kayann> me too

<AnnMarieBrown> aw

<Dancin4Joy> i know me too

<Squeegie82> me too

<mgharway> i live in ny.. its sad here!!

<S> I KEEP THINKING ABOUT MY BROTHER CALLING ME 5 YEARS AGO

<LLee8251> me too

<pokersweet> me too

<gfrice> i've done a lot of crying

<thinlynn> me, too.

<Bubblybeth> Me too - my hubby's uncle died on top of 9/11

anniversayr.

<Rita_R> Me too , for a few reasons

<Chrissy>

<mjd> yes...sad memories

<mgharway> i saw it..

<arfiebslim> Yes, it's been awful

<Kaoden39> Me too

<debrarae> (((BETH)))

<delimom05> why Sad? you should be strong

<karenb_54> there is not much to be happy about today ... you have

to look very deep to find the joy in life

<wannabfit> sad memories

<O2BTHINAGIN> been a tough day

<S> WHEN I WATCHED TELEVISION THAT MORNING I COULD NOT

BELIEVE MY EYES

<pokersweet> I lost my friend in the WTC on 9/11

<Bubblybeth> Me niether .

<arfiebslim> I know

<nursebarbara> Sorry you are Sad ,did you get my postcard

<Dancin4Joy> no doubt! who could

<delimom05> neither could I

<gfrice> i was paralyzed

<debrarae> None of us could

<choppincroppinDeb> i couldn't watch it

<tkdcrzy1> , my inlaws were supposed to be on the boston to

la flight 5 years ago

<Queenbee1> Me niether

<S> 5 YEARS LATER IT IS STILL VERY FRESH IN EVERYONES MIND

<arfiebslim> I couldn't watch!

<Beatlefan> me too!

<Rita_R> I will never forget where I was when it happened

<Tbrown> our nation will always be sad about 9/11

<AnnMarieBrown> I couldn't either

<babydoll> yes it is

<Squeegie82> yes it is.

<mgharway> the huge black cloud followed me all day long

<pamyj1> msnbc had a re-telecast of the morning---sad

<DELIGHTED> NIGHT ALL.

<debrarae> yes

<arfiebslim> yes,

<reddog> It was very sad

<DaisyLu> it toolk everyone by surprise

<kittysmom> we will never forget

<Lady_J> True.

<pokersweet> it sure is

<Kaoden39> I thought my nephew was watching amovie to begin with.

<Queenbee1> Yes it is

<wannabfit> sure is

<mgharway> feel like it was yesterday

<peggyann> not fresh enough to support the troops.

<gfrice> right....it will never fade away

<Lady_J> Night Sandy!

<ellenmae2> Nite SANDY

<joycel> Very emotional

<Queenbee1> Hi Peggyann

<O2BTHINAGIN> for me it was reliving the USS COLE bombing

<mgharway> Many flags in New York tonight

<pokersweet> i lived 10 min away from ground zero

<arfiebslim> I bought United 93 and I haven't been able to watch it

yet

<Sassybratt> yes it is and they all would want us to move on and

protect oour country like they did

<tkdcrzy1> peggyann, I support our troops

<mgharway> I see the tower lights from my house tonight

<S> TONIGHT WE ARE HERE TO HONOR THE BRAVE PEOPLE WHO HELPED

CLEAN UP THIS TRAGEDY AFTER IT HAPPENED

<nursebarbara> we lost more people in Middletown NJ than all of New

Jersey

<Dancin4Joy> arfie - i almost threw up watching it...

<tkdcrzy1> amen

<arfiebslim> ok

<debrarae> ok

<Rita_R> its a serious movie Annie but important to see

<cruisinjan> so amny of them are now sick

<Tbrown> i was not effect by 9/11 but I will always remember

<pokersweet> amen!

<gfrice> and are still trying to

<ellenmae2> ok

<mjd> and pray for them too..many are not well

<S> POLICEMEN FIREMAN AMBULANCE DRIVERS NURSES

DOCTORS........

<babydoll> and to pray to God that it never happens agian

<DaisyLu> ok

<StarBurst> even some from s Falls Ontario Canada !!!!

<delimom05> That was not an easy task to do.....they deserve so much

credit......

<Dancin4Joy> ya true

<reddog> yes pray 4 them

<Bubblybeth> Dispatchers................

<mgharway> they are the heroes

<Queenbee1> Yes

<delimom05> amen babydoll

<arfiebslim> Dancin' I don't want to watch it until AFter I come

back from LA

<Lady_J> I had a friend who actually did that too. His name is

.

<Kaoden39> Search and rescue.

<karenb_54> and the man on the street who simply opened his heart

and did what needed to be done

<S> SO MANY PEOPLE WERE BRAVE

<nursebarbara> I have not turned on the TV ALL DAY

<Squeegie82> I have not stopped praying for them

<nvrgivup> don't forget the dogs

<S> TELL ME YOUR DEFINITION OF BRAVERY

<Dancin4Joy> and all the people who cleaned up who got Auto Immune

Illnesses from it

<arfiebslim> and still are brave

<pokersweet> they are in my thought everyday

<mgharway> search and not so much rescue unfortunately

<choppincroppinDeb> all our military that was scrambled and made

ready across the globe

<Tesse> .... God bless those people

<goodsis1> And don't forget the rescue people who are dying now

because of the injuries they sustained during the rescue.

<Bubblybeth> Doing something without a second thought even if it's

risky.

<pamyj1> a co-worker was all shook up--her brother in law was to be

in NY at the WTC for a meeting---but the meeting was postponed

<tigerlily> acting in the face of fear

<Dancin4Joy> Yes! - exactly...

<cruisinjan> being scared & doing it anyway

<nvrgivup> going in when everyone else is running out...that is

bravery

<ptsue> To overcome fear and forge ahead

<mgharway> you are the definition of being brave richard

<debrarae> Standing up for your beliefs even when no one agrees with

you

<gfrice> stand up for your beliefs and values

<sweatnmary> Having fear but acting anyway.

<sandyatksn> doing something even when you are afraid

<Queenbee1> To be strong enough to help the wounded

<karenb_54> stepping into the midst of disaster without considering

how it will affect you - simply acting and not thinking

<ploomis214> to do what needs to be done even though u are terrified

<babydoll> someone who continues to press forward even if they are

scared to death

<Tbrown> bravery is putting everyone else before even though you can

get hurt

<Rita_R> Bravery is doing something selfless for someone else,

despite risk to your own safety

<arfiebslim> when you risk your own life to help a stranger

<kittysmom> doing what you feel is necessary without giving thought

to how it will directly affect you

<Sassybratt> someone who isn't afraid to put their life on the line

for someone else

<wannabfit> not to be afraid to help

<teenystar> going above and beyond the call of duty

<StarBurst> sacrifice self for others

<goodsis1: Bravery> taking action despite danger or fear.

<Tesse> Bravery is something from deep within

<VeroJo> Doing something fearlessly

<biskit_> going into a building when people are running out like the

firefighters do

<VioletSigh> to go on even though you are scared and even though you

know you might die

<tkdcrzy1> someone who would die to save someone else. sacrifice

<Kaoden39> Bravery is facing your fears and doing what you can in

the face of danger.

<Squeegie82> Doing something very dangerous and not even thinking

about what your doing, just doing it!

<gfrice> willing to fight for those beliefs

<choppincroppinDeb> to do your duty your obligation with desire and

honor

<AnnMarieBrown> someone that goes above and beyond the call of dutie

and risks there lives for strangers.

<mjd> oh Lord...putting one foot ahead of the other and going on

when you just want to lay down and grieve/cry/die

<peggyann> doing what you fear

<mgharway> doing something without giving thought to it

<Chrissy> sacrifice

<O2BTHINAGIN> willing to lay their lives on the line for all

<LLee8251> not being afraid to step in and help

<gfrice> willing to die for those beliefs

<Dancin4Joy> Being afraid - doing what you're compelled to do by

conscience anyways

<reddog> get in there and no matter what help what ever needs to be

done

<gfrice> and for others

<pamyj1> duty--honor---country

<delimom05> Bravery is having the strength to step in and help

someone when they cannot help themselves.....

<debrarae> so true pamy

<S> YOU ARE ALL RIGHT AND THEY WERE ALL GOOD ANSWERS

<choppincroppinDeb> facing your weaknesses

<Kaoden39> pamyj I agree.

<tkdcrzy1> amen delimom

<janbananas> putting fear aside, and acting on instinct

<arfiebslim> thank you

<debrarae> right deb

<insect> bravery is stepping out the door and living each day

<pamyj1> my nephew is a Marine---

<delimom05> sometimes it is facing your fears

<Rita_R> true Gail

<S> TELL ME WHO IS THE BRAVEST PERSON YOU KNOW

<nvrgivup> that is true gail

<debrarae> I agree Gail

<jean1211> Hi All

<Lady_J> Doing something that you need to do, and the courage in

order to do it with as less hesitation as possible to get the job

done as it needs to be.

<Kaoden39> I support our troops

<babydoll> my husband

<peggyann> You

<tkdcrzy1> My son

<choppincroppinDeb> MYSELF!

<mgharway> You are, hands down!

<gfrice> jesus

<biskit_> becky

<kayann> my mother

<Bubblybeth> Me

<tigerlily> mom

<exccemp> myself

<pokersweet> my husband

<arfiebslim> my two brothers

<tkdcrzy1> my son is in Korea

<Sassybratt> MySELF....

<debrarae> The police officers who work here

<ploomis214> my son, a sgt in the army...82nd airborne

<mjd> there are som many heroes..many in this room

<karenb_54> my brother

<Squeegie82> me,

<AnnMarieBrown> my mom

<Queenbee1> My Cousin Bruce he was in afhganistan

<Lady_J> Ernie Husted.

<arfiebslim> that a girl Teena

<LLee8251> Mother and father

<teenystar> my brother in law right now

<O2BTHINAGIN> my brothers, my dad, grandad, my ex

<Gertabelle> Middle school teachers!

<Chrissy> Me

<peanut> my mother was

<ploomis214> and my stepson, a ssg, 101st airborne

<tkdcrzy1> ploomis, I will keep him in my prayers

<Lady_J> Hi (((GAIL)))

<debrarae> Tell him thank you for me Queenbee

<Beatlefan> My daughter Kerry

<Kaoden39> teachers in general

<Rita_R> someone i know personally? hmmmmm thats a tough one....

<goodsis1> There is no one person... each situation calls for a

different kind of bravery and the right person will answer.

<ploomis214> thank you tk

<Dancin4Joy> hmmm You, Biskit... - anyone who fights the

impossible for the right thing

<O2BTHINAGIN> all were military

<wannabfit> my parents were

<tkdcrzy1> my son is also in the army

<Sassybratt> well GOD actually

<choppincroppinDeb> my husband who is deployed in the navy

<ptsue> my special ed students i gave pt to

<insect> hi -- I am not here..lol

<Queenbee1> I will DEb

<StarBurst> I think we all have a little bravery inside of us

<delimom05> My Friend Deanna

<reddog> Ny hero ny husband he faught to the end he died a hero

<S> TELL ME WHY YOU THINK THEY WERE BRAVE

<biskit_> richard you are brave very brave

<Lady_J> LOL! ((GAIL)))

<Squeegie82> My son is leaving for Marine boot camp next Monday

<O2BTHINAGIN> choppin hwere are you?

<pamyj1> my two nephews--both are in the military

<wannabfit> someone who is strong willed

<mjd> Mom and Dad..they fought their illness with dignity, bravery &

faith in God

<karenb_54> he faced the knowledge of his death with dignity and

grace - and lived each day to its fullest

<kayann> very strong and on her owm

<ploomis214> both have been to iraq, fighting to preserve our

freedom

<buffster> my friend nancy who's husband committmeted suicide and

let her with two small children

<pokersweet> he is so strong willed

<exccemp> I am taking my life back

<Kaoden39> God Bless your son

<Beatlefan> She has just left home to live in a new place alone.

<nursebarbara> I was talking to my water aerobic instructor's

husband on Sept 3, he was a Broker for Cantore Fizegerald 40 years

old he said slow down I was rushing for Vicki's Birthday Party on

Sept 11 he was history

<O2BTHINAGIN> all laid their lives on the line for us

<kittysmom> they all faced their feers

<ptsue> they overcame and fought obstacles every day and kept

smiling-accepting life

<mgharway> A brave person does something so selflessly without

thought or care to their own well being

<Bubblybeth> For facing my fears and stepping into the unknown and

dealing with it no matter what the situation.

<gfrice> Jesus always stood up...never let temptation or fear get

him

<teenystar> he is fighting a deadly disease and has relapsed and has

a yr. and a half of treatments to go thru again and keeps going

<biskit_> becky because she does things she is terrified offf and

gives it her best

<Gertabelle> Doing what needs to be done, regardless of support -

making a difference no matter what

<tkdcrzy1> my son told me that he will die for his country if need

be. that takes a lot

<StarBurst> they are all willing to sacrfice SELF for some one

<babydoll> because they didnt run to save themselves they ran to

help others

<Queenbee1> Because when his camp was attacked he help his buddies

get to safety

<Rita_R> i think anyone in uniform is brave, and anyone who works at

the airport these days, because they never know when danger will

come their way

<Sassybratt> because God has the whole world on his shoulders.....

He protects us and makes us the persons we are today.....

<Beatlefan> She is studying to be a doctor

<LLee8251> My mother and father both fought with illnesses

beforethey passed away

<Chrissy> Courage ito go on

<debrarae> Because they take the risks to protect and serve us. The

police here never know whether or not the 'call' they answer will be

a 'routine' call. They risk life and limb to protect us.

<Dancin4Joy> Standin in the face of their own weaknesses and fear...

and did what their heart compelled to even when they were afraid or

possibly unsure

<AnnMarieBrown> My mom has to be brave when she was ten a fire in

the home whiped out almost all the family and she was saved by her

dad.

<tkdcrzy1> amen sassybrat

<choppincroppinDeb> to face pain and overcome in, to face personal

loss and not lose, to find myself again

<biskit_> you because you fight for kids health and to get us to eat

and excerisize

<Tesse> RICHARD.... Who is the bravest person you know?

<S> WHAT QUALITIES DOES A BRAVE PERSON HAVE TO HAVE?

<mgharway> deb, well put

<arfiebslim> They each took care of thier terminally ill wives

<kayann> yes deb

<Squeegie82> I have over come many adversities in my life to include

3 years of illness, my dad dying of cancer, my mom's illness and my

kids and loving my truck driving husband even though he is not here

much

<debrarae> Courage

<Kaoden39> Honor

<delimom05> Deanna is brave because she faces so many obstacles in

her life ....tough ones....and still keeps going where many would

give up

<buffster> faith

<Queenbee1> Also on the convoyes he was on

<VioletSigh> fortitude

<StarBurst> Love

<Bubblybeth> Perserverance

<arfiebslim> heart

<Sassybratt> LOVE<

<mgharway> courage, honor, wisdom

<Tbrown> unselvishness

<wannabfit> strngth

<Jody428> courage and strength and faith

<delimom05> integrity

<Beatlefan> Smart,

<karenb_54> nothing special - except to act on what they believe in

<Rita_R> determination, faith, compassion

<cruisinjan> guts

<AnnMarieBrown> Love

<sweatnmary> determination, courage of their convictions

<susieq64> faith

<babydoll> unselfiness

<Queenbee1> heart love courage

<wannabfit> love

<Sassybratt> patients

<tkdcrzy1> they put other people first, not thinking of themselves

<nursebarbara> Stand up for your convictions

<mjd> faith...humor...humility..perserverance

<ptsue> strength

<debrarae> good one !

<Chrissy> Courage Trustworthy Dependable

<biskit_> love faith unshefish

<choppincroppinDeb> patience, strength, stubborness, honor and

honesty

<Lady_J> He fought in two wars, a police officer, the training he

goes through, he's not afraid to speak his mind, or take action when

it is cause for. He is not afraid to be himself & to fight for what

he belkieve is right no matter what it takes...most literally.

<exccemp> I didn't have any of those things

<LLee8251> Patience

<delimom05> strong Faith in themselves and God

<Dancin4Joy> inspiration to do the right thing

<Gertabelle> integrity and love

<Beatlefan> never take no for an answer

<Rita_R> the ability to feel someone else's pain...

<pokersweet> courage, dertermination

<joycel> Humility. Most people who are brave don't see themselves

that way

<Beatlefan> Never give up

<Squeegie82> persaverance

<delimom05> that is true joycel

<ploomis214> so true joyce

<Kaoden39> faith

<Dancin4Joy> like a transcendant quality

<Squeegie82> , my truck driving husband Ron says hi!

<S> WHAT IS THE OPPOSITE OF BRAVERY?

<arfiebslim> is my hero too!!!!

<DaisyLu> willingness to help, being caring, and thoughtful

<delimom05> a coward

<kittysmom> cowardice

<karenb_54> cowardice

<biskit_> apathy

<debrarae> Cowardice

<gfrice> cowardice

<Lady_J> Coward.

<Bubblybeth> coward

<nvrgivup> cowardice?

<nursebarbara> coward

<exccemp> cowardice

<mizcolleen> cowardice

<choppincroppinDeb> FEAR

<Queenbee1> a coward

<Beatlefan> coward

<Rita_R> cowardice

<pamyj1> cowardice

<peggyann> Fear

<susieq64> cowardice

<Dancin4Joy> APATHY

<AnnMarieBrown> cowardice

<DaisyLu> a coward

<wannabfit> coward

<arfiebslim> coward

<LLee8251> coward

<mgharway> selfish cowardice fear

<pokersweet> cowadice

<peanut> cowerdy

<Gertabelle> apathy

<ptsue> cowardice

<arfiebslim> Dr.

<StarBurst> selfishness

<Chrissy> not caring

<Queenbee1> like bin laden

<S> WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF COWARD?

<anadicom> a quiter

<debrarae> Dr ?

<Sassybratt> someone who give up easy and doesn't step forward to

help anyone

<wannabfit> scared

<Tesse> RICHARD.. Who is the bravest person you know?

<arfiebslim> from lost in space..

<Kaoden39> not facing your fears,not caring about fellow man

<Bubblybeth> Osama bin Laden!!!

<mgharway> a coward is bin laden

<karenb_54> fearing the unknown

<mjd> I don't think its being a coward.I think it is fear of failure

<kittysmom> someone who is afraid to try

<StarBurst> absolute self centeredness

<pamyj1> ditto Teena

<insect> me, for most of my life

<Sassybratt> LOL beth

<nursebarbara> Sparkey is at my feet at the computer

<Beatlefan> someone who has no mind of their own

<choppincroppinDeb> a person that just lies down and dies, gives up

<biskit_> someone whois afraid of being afraid

<AnnMarieBrown> someone that stands in the back and never helps.

<ptsue> hmm someone who backs down from challenges and does not face

any fears

<delimom05> a coward is a person who is afraid to stand up for what

he believes in

<Rita_R> someone who plays it safe and never takes any chances in

life

<janbananas> letting your fears over take your integrity

<Beatlefan> always afraid

<DaisyLu> someone who will not help and afraid to help others

<pamyj1> You're right Beth

<Squeegie82> someone who is so afraid do something even when they

know it is right

<peanut> a person who only thinks of him self

<Sassybratt> nonloving of ones self

<Queenbee1> I person who let's other people kill other people and

not show his face

<pokersweet> Osama, that piece of S* & $!!!!

<mgharway> a coward is afraid to stand up for what is right and what

is not

<debrarae> Someone who refuses to stand up for what they believe.

They cower in fear, hiding in the dark instead of standing in the

light. They don't face their fears, they WALLOW in them.

<Chrissy> Someone who can not " own up " to what they need to do

<susieq64> someone who is afraid to do what they know is right

<Gertabelle> answering your fears instead of their love

<Tbrown> I agree debrarae

<Rita_R> someone who fears a negative outcome so badly that they

never try anything

<S> THE QUESTIONS ARE GOING TO GET TOUGHER

<Lady_J> Those who can take any form of hardship whatsoever. They

want the world to always be Barbieland.

<debrarae> ok

<mjd> someone who hides behind other people

<arfiebslim> yep

<Tesse> Good bye

<StarBurst> yes

<Queenbee1> but let the people who hurt others take the blame

<Sassybratt> rut row...LOL

<debrarae> take care sweet Tesse

<O2BTHINAGIN> let um rip richard

<S> TESSE DON'T YOU GO ANYWHERE

<tkdcrzy1> Tesse, you are leaving?

<arfiebslim> lol teena

<Kaoden39> they need to get harder

<Dancin4Joy> Being a coward in ONE situation of life doesn't mean a

person is in EVERY situation, sometimes things are overwhelming and

you can only face what you can at one time.

<dukesdad> hello

<nursebarbara> I like Barbieland

<ptsue> i see it coming

<kayann> im not answering but your making me think richard

<choppincroppinDeb> make us think richard

<debrarae> I think you need to stay Tesse

<delimom05> stay Tesse

<pamyj1> spmeone who takes the easy way out of conflict

<Gertabelle> amen dancin4joy

<mjd> hi dukesd

<S> HAVE YOU EVER BEEN A COWARD TELL ME YOUR COWARDLY LION

STORY

<Kaoden39> We forget things too easily as Americans

<arfiebslim> yes

<mgharway> yes.

<tkdcrzy1> never

<kayann> yes

<buffster> sure

<sweatnmary> For years I didn't stand up for myself, I was a people

pleaser.

<nursebarbara> no

<Coco> you got that right

<ptsue> definitely

<gfrice> i have been a coward

<tkdcrzy1> I have had too much happen to me to be a coward

<babydoll> i cowardly hide my diets

<debrarae> I am autistic. The elevator got stuck. I tried not to

panic. SO I PASSED out

<Squeegie82> I won the room spelling be and backed out because I was

afraid to stand up in front of the whole school

<jana77> when i see blood i run the other way

<Sassybratt> I hid for years behind fat and thought I was protected

<Queenbee1> A friend to confront people I run the other way and cry

<kittysmom> i show cowardice every day. I just don't do what I know

I need to.

<goodsis1> I was afraid to face myself... my flaws and my attributes

and hid behind food.

<anadicom> I didn't go to a weitht watcher meeting because I was

afraid of gaining

<Bubblybeth> I had an aborted suicide attempt - suicide is

cowardice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

<mgharway> i have been a coward facing my self esteem and my weight

problem. you opened my eyes for me richard

<StarBurst> Before I met Jesus I would do anything to cover up what

I had done wrong

<exccemp> I have spent years hiding behind my excuses and my fat!

<debrarae> I mean claustophobic. Sorry

<Rita_R> yes I have... rather than risk losing someone, I tend to

shut up and never tell them how I feel. that is a chicken way to

handle conflict.

<kayann> me to swaeatmary

<babydoll> or lifestyle changes so that if i fail no one knows

<karenb_54> more often then I care to admit! it happens every time I

take the easy way in life - and don't take the path that I know will

be harder - that's the truest definion of cowardice I know

<choppincroppinDeb> not demanding my doctors listen to me when I

first got sick. I let too much time pass before I started research

on my own

<gfrice> i was always afraid to stand up for what i believed in

<susieq64> I was a coward when I allowed my ex-husband to continue

to abuse me and did nothing about it.

<LLee8251> Havea hard time standing up for myself when I know I

should

<nvrgivup> i'm a coward in doing things to help myself, but brave

for other people

<Queenbee1> I mean afraid sorry

<reddog> I never stand up for myself

<Chrissy> I did not stand up to my ex husband and leave

<sweatnmary> Hi, Rita. I'm .

<StarBurst> I was utterly selfish

<debrarae> (((CHRISSY)))

<pokersweet> yes, when my mom broke her ankle, I couldn't look! I

turned away as the doctor was rebreaking it

<peggyann> I just ate and ate and ate what I was being fed, instead

of dieting and eating right.

<wannabfit> I am always a coward I am afraid to get sick i am afraid

to say no to someoneor sy the wrong thing

<sweatnmary> That was my answer, too! LOL!

<Kaoden39> I was a coward for so many years I refused to face the

fact that I was killing myself everytime I gorged myself

<AnnMarieBrown> yes when I was in grade school and they wanted me to

sing solo I backed out cause I was to scared to do it.

<Tbrown> i don't stick up for myself with everyday living. I easily

cave even if I don't agree. I am working on that though.

<Rita_R> LOL!!!!

<O2BTHINAGIN> gave up trying to live once

<insect> I learned to be a coward in everything

<arfiebslim> I allowed my neighbor to molest me over and over again

and I never told anyone...I was 9 years old when it started

<Rita_R> , I so love you so!!!

<mjd> you know.... the only time I can remenber is being afraid to

swing around on those bars in gym; or hitchke in an unknown area

<buffster> my first reaction is always afraid i can't do it

<Gertabelle> I let myself eat and eat even though I kept saying I

cared about my health.

<debrarae> (((ANNIE)))

<Chrissy> Thanks Debrarae

<DaisyLu> not being able to stand up for myself when someone put me

down

<tkdcrzy1> I did to O2bthin

<sweatnmary> It's mutual, Miss Ree

<Rita_R> XOXO

<debrarae> any time Chrissy

<choppincroppinDeb> not telling my grandfather that racisim was

wrong, I just blamed his " generation " I let him call my husband

horrid things

<Dancin4Joy> The times I have Lived Unconsciously because I couldn't

deal with something and let myself go in some area.

<Kaoden39> Arf that doesn't make you a coward.

<Chrissy>

<Tbrown> I do the same thie gertabelle

<S> NOW TELL ME WHAT IS THE BRAVEST THING THAT YOU HAVE DONE

<tkdcrzy1> I guess I am a coward when I think about it

<insect> cowardace is believing you are not worth life

<Gertabelle> choppincroppinDeb, me too

<Squeegie82> Joined the Marine Corps

<Coco> gave birth

<Sassybratt> starting your program

<Bubblybeth> Gain back my life - lose all my weight!!!

<biskit_> lost my weight

<pokersweet> Gave blood at ground zero

<gfrice> stayed on your plan

<Gertabelle> having a baby at home!!

<Rita_R> I finally spoke my mind, and risked it all......

<mgharway> i decided to take charge of my life and my weight

<Lady_J> Oh gee...which one? The latest would be was when I was

rethinking about NOT participating in the Citizen Police Academy,

but then I thought & remember that I have already done the hardest

thing I had ever had to do in my life and that was 8 years ago...I

told you the story in e-mail .

<O2BTHINAGIN> went thru major brain surgery

<insect> stepping foot on a

<Jody428> stood by my son when all his doctors thought he would

die...I knew differnt I had faith and the doctors were wrong!

<Tinamator> That one is easy.....going through the smile

surgeries

<arfiebslim> I feel like I am Kaoden

<gfrice> even when it gets tough

<thinlynn> Losing my weight.

<O2BTHINAGIN> awake!!!

<insect> cruise to lose "

<exccemp> Wrote an email to

<babydoll> i joined your clubhouse today even though i was scared to

fail agian

<goodsis1> Face myself and forgive myself for my flaws.

<teenystar> i saved someone from drowning

<ptsue> going ot hoot camp lol

<nursebarbara> trying to be the best I can be everyday

<pamyj1> starting the Slimaway

<DaisyLu> I do not consider myself a brave person

<tomchamp> Tried to save a women who was having a heart attack with

CPR

<susieq64> The bravest thing I ever did was to get out of my bad

marriage for my children's and my protection.

<Kaoden39> Taking control of myself and making a life style change.

<Staci> I adopted 2 children on my own

<choppincroppinDeb> getting into the pool after my worse seizure and

weighing almost 290 lbs. and working through that horrid pain to

make my legs move right again

<ploomis214> attempted CPR when I found my father on the floor

<tkdcrzy1> the bravest thing I have done? I survived being raped

twice.

<joycel> Took control of my health

<Tbrown> the bravest thing was I went to counseling for myself to

help me get my back bone back. That is why I am doing this tonight.

<mjd> taking care of my Mom on hospice; everyone said I couldnt do

it. I told them 'I can & I will " and I did. Moved back home to do it

too

<karenb_54> simply living each day and facing whatever comes my way -

it takes bravery to face the difficult and unknown each day

<reddog> I fought the ARMY for my husband and won!!!!

<wannabfit> told my fami.ly I was losing weight and certain things

needed to change

<Chrissy> made a new start and life for me and my girls

<Queenbee1> lived through pneumonia

<mgharway> daisylu have more faith in yourself

<sandyatksn> rqn after a 3 yr old girl to keep her from getting in

the street...i ended up with 7 stitches from hitting my head on the

sidewalk...but she was ok

<arfiebslim> I am winning the weight battle

<Lady_J> What I had to do 8 years ago to keep my family together, no

matter what it took to do it.

<StarBurst> standing up to my husband to get my life back on track

and rid myself of this excess weight and lack of self confidence

<Queenbee1> 6 times

<Gertabelle> mjd, that is total love and courage

<sweatnmary> Learning to speak up for myself and insisting that

others treat me in a manner that is consistent with my self-worth.

<AnnMarieBrown> Seeing my sister passed away in her home and being

strong for everyone else.

<janbananas> put one foot in front of the other everyday, and live

how God would want me to

<cruisinjan> I taught a class in a mainstream gym

<peggyann> haven't done any brave things I can think o

<S> DO YOU THINK IT TAKES BRAVERY TO LOSE WEIGHT AND WHY

<kayann> quit doing drugs

<Rita_R> Amen, , its very hard.

<StarBurst> YES

<debrarae> My children were having developmental delays. I was

concerned for them, but my husband screamed at me that I was being

paroniod. I put everyhting on the line, my marriage, my security in

order to get them the help they needed. They were both diagnosed as

autistic. Because of early intervention, my children are

mainstreamed and have every hope of living a happy, productive and

normal live.

<Tbrown> me to sweatnmary

<arfiebslim> (Ann Marie)))

<Dancin4Joy> Braving Toxic Traffic Hours a Day to come to Slimmons

when I was told to avoid things like that... - each time I come it's

a choice to TRUST in the unknown

<peanut> yes

<mjd> thank you gert. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. It was my

final gift to her

<gfrice> yes..very much so

<babydoll> absolutely

<mgharway> yes but it is very very hard

<ploomis214> of course, eating and staying fat is easy

<debrarae> yes

<arfiebslim> yes , It does

<nvrgivup> it's easier to hide behind my fat

<dukesdad> living life daily

<tkdcrzy1> yes it does

<Bubblybeth> Yes because you have to admit you have a problem.

<choppincroppinDeb> Yes, this is hard work and sacrifice

<Sassybratt> yes because you have to face all the passt emotions

<Lady_J> DEFINITELY...AND I STILL NEED SOME FOR IT.

<Gertabelle> Facing the fears and emotions I was hiding with food

<kittysmom> yes. It is soo hard not to let other people influence

you

<pokersweet> yes in it's own little way

<LLee8251> Yes, I do.

<debrarae> espesically when no one else supports you in your efforts

<exccemp> Yes because it means that you have to make choices in life

<Jody428> it takes bravery to finally admit to yourself you NEED to

lose weight and to decide to change your life yes!

<Rita_R> I do, because at least for me, the weight was my shield,

and to lose it, makes me " naked " and more vulnerable.

<nursebarbara> yes, you have to believe in yourself

<biskit_> lord yes because if you do it you have to keep it off

<gfrice> it takes bravery because we have been cowards about it....

<wannabfit> yes def but I am doing it

<AnnMarieBrown> Yes is does. It's scarry to change even for the

better

<ellenmae2> yes

<seriouseyz> Hi everyone, sorry I'm late.

<Kaoden39> I have hidden for years behind my fat.

<mjd> oh yes it does. It takes strength & couyragae & perserverance

<delimom05> yes it does.....losing weight is not an easy thing to

do...you are set in your ways and have to change them...and even

when you lose...you mind sees you as you were.....

<Squeegie82> yes, because I think I look goofey exercising, but I do

it anyway

<ptsue> yes it does--for sure

<Queenbee1> Yes because you are in constant struggle with Food and

family telling you to eat more when you don't want too

<arfiebslim> Exactly Rita

<debrarae> welcome seriouseyz

<kittysmom> It is also hard to ignore that inner voice telling you

it is impossible

<peggyann> yes, because it takes bravery to love yourself enough to

do it.

<Coco> yes. I think I,m afraid to be small

<Gertabelle> looking beautiful to men is scary to me

<karenb_54> yes - because you have to cross the line into what is

unknown - and be prepared to deal with lots of uncertainties ..

<sweatnmary> Yes, without a doubt.

<Rita_R> HUGS Annie

<tkdcrzy1> me too squeegie

<cruisinjan> absolutely.it means facing things you have avoided &

hid behind food

<seriouseyz> thanks deb!

<tkdcrzy1> lol

<joycel> It takes courage to be honest with yourself and then to

start working on the goal

<sandyatksn> i'm not sure it takes bravery...more like guts and

determination

<insect> looking myself in the mirror and convincing myself I have

worth..and can be healthy is the hardest struggle and a brave thing

to do when all the past convinces you the opposite

<anadicom> you have to take a stand for yourself

<arfiebslim> Back at ya Rita

<pokersweet> you have to say NO to alot of things that taste

good!

<Dancin4Joy> Living Consciously is Painful - so yes it requires a

lot of bravery

<biskit_> when you do it you admit you could have done it sooner and

you wasted so much life

<ploomis214> to change your entire way of life is a scary thing to

do

<debrarae> I understand that Gertabelle

<Gertabelle> but i'm taking care of myself anyway

<Tbrown> amen joyce

<S> SO YOU THINK IT TAKES BRAVERY TO LOSE WEIGHT

<ploomis214> yes

<Chrissy> Yes

<gfrice> we have taken the easy way out all this time and now we are

getting brave and having to face our fears and stick to the plan

<Queenbee1> yes

<debrarae> Definately.

<Coco> yes

<Squeegie82> yes

<nursebarbara> yes

<mgharway> yes.

<arfiebslim> yes I do

<seriouseyz> yes

<mjd> it takes courage to lose your emotional baggage & move forward

<Bubblybeth> Definitely!!!!!!!!

<AnnMarieBrown> yes

<Gertabelle> Yep!

<kittysmom> most definitely

<Sassybratt> yes and courage

<tkdcrzy1> yes

<gfrice> yes

<ellenmae2> Yes

<pokersweet> yes

<pamyj1> defintely

<Tbrown> amen richard

<sweatnmary> Yes, without a doubt.

<reddog> yes

<Lady_J> Of course!

<debrarae> right

<joycel> Yes

<thinlynn> It's hard. There is much uncertainty and you risk many

things including relationships.

<nvrgivup> squeeegie you look beautiful when you exercise! you glow!

<mjd> absolutely

<mizcolleen> yes

<tomchamp> It takes knowledge

<Squeegie82> and faith in yourself

<dukesdad> strength

<tkdcrzy1> it takes determination

<Rita_R> I think it takes bravery to love yourself enough to do

it...

<biskit_> yep but you can do it when you are scared to death

<Kaoden39> No it takes courage to face needing to take care of

yourself

<choppincroppinDeb> YES!

<mgharway> bravery, courage and motivation to lose weight

<Squeegie82> thanks nvrgivup

<ptsue> yes put fears away and do it

<susieq64> It takes a lot of bravery to lose weight!

<Tbrown> loosing weight means you have to be brave every day

<Coco> never understood that before this week

<nvrgivup> hell yeah

<Chrissy> You have to be brave and fight off all the food -lol

<Jody428> I think it takes a lot of self respect, a lot of common

sense and yes a little bravery mixed in there as well!

<anadicom> it takes courage not to eat that donut

<arfiebslim> I have never been brave before and now I feel I can

conquer anything

<mjd> but some are braver than others in that area

<sweatnmary> LOL, Chrissy!

<dukesdad> is what i need

<debrarae> I know I do Chrissy

<delimom05> Bravery and a lot of other things....PATIENCE Is one of

them and Positive.....and forgive yourself...

<tkdcrzy1> I WILL LOSE THE WEIGHT AND THEN I WILL LOOK MAGNIFICENT

<choppincroppinDeb> its being afraid you will fail

<Dancin4Joy> WE have to make a conscious decision with each moment

to SAVE ourSELVES and manage our Health instead of numbing our

emotions and feeding OLD tapes

<wannabfit> I don't hide behind food anymore I face the problem or

sad to say now I cry but I will not stuff my feelings anymore

<Kaoden39> Some days it takes courage to get out of bed.

<S> YOU OPEN THE REFRIGERATOR AND YOU SEE ABOUT 12 THINGS

THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO EAT YOU SAY TO YOURSELF YOU ARE NOT EATING

AND THEN YOU CLOSE THE DOOR WHAT ARE YOU

<nvrgivup> smart

<kittysmom> brave

<choppincroppinDeb> sensible

<tkdcrzy1> STRONG

<arfiebslim> brave

<seriouseyz> strong

<Lady_J> BRAVE!

<Rita_R> SMART and BRAVE

<gfrice> brave

<biskit_> hungry?

<pamyj1> a winner

<anadicom> hungry

<sweatnmary> Lying.

<Tbrown> I did that today richard

<sandyatksn> determined and disciplined

<pokersweet> strong

<Sassybratt> brave

<Queenbee1> brae strong

<Kaoden39> strong

<ellenmae2> strong

<milliesmom> strong and brave

<debrarae> Strong, smart, and brave

<Beatlefan> loving yourself

<ploomis214> brave, strong, determined

<Rita_R> LOL

<arfiebslim> lol

<Chrissy> " very " brave

<sweatnmary> ;-)

<exccemp> brave

<delimom05> a coward if you are not going to eat anything....

<AnnMarieBrown> brave and strong in your conviction

<Gertabelle> a woman of my word

<ptsue> focused and strong

<mizcolleen> strong

<Bubblybeth> Smart

<nursebarbara> hungry

<LLee8251> Smart and strong

<susieq64> smart and determined and dedicated to taking care of

myself

<karenb_54> loving yourself and being strong

<tomchamp> hungry for victory

<peggyann> stupid for having the 12 things in the refrigerator to

begin with

<Queenbee1> brave sorry I can type tonight

<dukesdad> scared

<mjd> striong..and hungry

<S> BRAVE WAS THE ANSWER I WAS LOOKING FOR

<Rita_R> good one Delimom

<mgharway> but food was my best friend

<sweatnmary> Good one, Peggy!

<goodsis1> Someone who likes to check if the light goes on and off

in the fridge?

<pamyj1> I fought the food and I won!

<debrarae> lol peggyann

<joycel> Brave and committed

<kayann> right on peggy

<Dancin4Joy> bored... lol

<arfiebslim> yep

<Gertabelle> oh, brave

<Beatlefan> brave

<jean1211> smart

<cruisinjan> persevering

<Bubblybeth> LOL goodsis!

<nursebarbara> Love You

<Dancin4Joy> 12 items i want to eat - need to get tossed out

<DaisyLu> using determination

<nvrgivup> i have a light in my freezer too laura! LOL

<tkdcrzy1> but it takes being strong to be brave

<Sassybratt> I try to catch the little man in there turning the

light on and off

<exccemp> thanks for that richard

<Bubblybeth> DOes the light stay on when you close the door of the

fridge and how do you know???

<S> YOU GO TO THE REFRIGERATOR AND YOU SEE 12 THINGS YOU WANT

TO EAT....... AND YOU EAT THEM WHAT ARE YOU

<Tbrown> i can't toss the 12 items because i am the only watching my

weight

<debrarae> I think so too tkdzrzy

<pokersweet> LOL goodsis!!

<arfiebslim> coward

<peggyann> full

<choppincroppinDeb> killing yourself

<Bubblybeth> coward

<Rita_R> Weak

<jana77> fat?

<kittysmom> a coward

<tkdcrzy1> coward

<Chrissy> miguided

<AnnMarieBrown> Week

<Gertabelle> full

<Tbrown> coward

<sweatnmary> Stuffed!

<seriouseyz> weak

<gfrice> weak

<nursebarbara> Stupid

<milliesmom> weak

<Queenbee1> coward

<goodsis1> Depends on what those things are.

<debrarae> coward

<Rita_R> stupid

<mgharway> a disgusting fat pig

<peanut> my computer froze i had to leave and come back, seems ok

for the moment

<sweatnmary> Fat!

<StarBurst> week

<dukesdad> sick

<mizcolleen> very full

<karenb_54> a coward determined to kill herself1

<tomchamp> hungary

<exccemp> you are human

<arfiebslim> and throwing up in the bathroom

<cruisinjan> you're giving up on you & your dreams

<Beatlefan> making bad choices

<mjd> weak

<Sassybratt> coward

<Rita_R> cowardly

<DaisyLu> weak

<Chrissy> misguided that is

<Coco> full

<Squeegie82> fat

<Jody428> making bad choices!

<sweatnmary> Unhappy

<pamyj1> oops-ter

<joycel> Cowardly

<Kolohe> weak

<Kaoden39> Weak

<wannabfit> weak

<LLee8251> not smart at all.

<jean1211> weak

<susieq64> weak and cowerdly, sucidial, hateful towards myself

<kayann> yeah sweatmary

<sandyatksn> bloated and miserable!?

<Dancin4Joy> Creating an environment for failure to have that much

in there that would tempt me like that..

<Kaoden39> and afraid

<mgharway> who has no willpower or self control

<ptsue> a coward -- being weak

<delimom05> well they should be healthy things like salad

items.....fruits......maybe a hard boiled egg.....

<S> VERY FUNNY PEGGYANNE

<StarBurst> cowardly

<nvrgivup> weak

<buffster> a low little gutter rat

<seriouseyz> mad at yourself later!

<pokersweet> pigging out

<nursebarbara> I am drinking my water as we speak

<biskit_> making bad bad food choices unles it was 12 carrot sticks

<Lady_J> COWARD!

<reddog> Fat

<wannabfit> letting something contol you

<Queenbee1> I played the cowardly Lion in a school Play

<S> THE ANSWER I WAS LOOKING FOR WAS COWARD

<Gertabelle> still beautiful and on my way

<Beatlefan> coward

<debrarae> ok

<arfiebslim> whoo hoo

<nvrgivup> piggy

<arfiebslim> lol

<tkdcrzy1> I knew that

<goodsis1> LOL - that WAS a good answer peggyann.

<sandyatksn> unless it was 12 carrots!

<Gertabelle> starting over

<delimom05> we are not doing too good on this quiz are we???????????

<StarBurst> gottcha'

<mjd> but even the cowardly lion had heart..right?

<Dancin4Joy> what did peggy say?

<debrarae> yum Sandy

<tomchamp> brave if they all are celery sticks

<S> IT IS TIME FOR YOU TO EXERCISE AND AT FIRST YOU DON'T

WANT TO DO IT BUT YOU END UP DOING IT WHAT ARE YOU

<mgharway> does 12 glasses of water count?

<choppincroppinDeb> peggy said full

<goodsis1> Sandy... I ate a whole lot more than 12 of those carrots.

But I am full for the time being.

<arfiebslim> brave

<debrarae> Brave

<Gertabelle> committed

<gfrice> brave

<seriouseyz> brave!

<wannabfit> brave

<kittysmom> brave and happy

<Rita_R> Brave

<mizcolleen> determined

<insect> tired

<Bubblybeth> brave

<Squeegie82> Brave

<AnnMarieBrown> brave

<tkdcrzy1> brave

<Queenbee1> brave

<Kaoden39> smart

<karenb_54> brave and smart

<Bubblybeth> Tired

<jean1211> smart

<StarBurst> wonderfully brave

<biskit_> sweaty and brave lol

<choppincroppinDeb> Brave!

<Sassybratt> persistent

<ptsue> brave and focused

<Gertabelle> wait, i meant brave

<Chrissy> The bravest

<nursebarbara> I lost a 1/2 on the OM2

<joycel> Brave

<pamyj1> brave

<LLee8251> brave

<susieq64> brave and determined and happy

<Lady_J> Brave!

<VeroJo> brave

<DaisyLu> brave and smart

<mjd> sleepy but dtermined..brave

<Queenbee1> Strong

<mgharway> i exercise every single day like it or not

<anadicom> faithful to yourself

<nvrgivup> soaking wet

<pokersweet> committed

<babydoll> unbelievably happy and unstressed

<goodsis1> Determined.

<texas_hopeful> strong

<jean1211> healthier

<debrarae> gfy nursebarbara

<pamyj1> and exhausted

<mgharway> i'm brave!!

<nursebarbara> pound

<delimom05> brave.........

<sandyatksn> uh...let me think....BRAVE???

<exccemp> i did that today, it took determination and courage

<Kaoden39> and not lazy

<Tbrown> giving your self energy and determination

<Gertabelle> brave and feeling better

<delimom05> being stalked by richard

<peggyann> I would be proud

<debrarae> gfy exccemp

<Dancin4Joy> becoming disciplined with a routine that now feels like

the best way to live and can't NOT do it

<Kolohe> smart

<tkdcrzy1> brave and committed

<Beatlefan> brave

<debrarae> lol mary

<mgharway> going to exercise after this session.. you

motivate me!

<Tbrown> routine is the key way.

<choppincroppinDeb> me too mgharway

<Kaoden39> motivated

<biskit_> pnut i am proud

<babydoll> me too

<nvrgivup> richard can stalk me anytime

<debrarae> lol laura

<texas_hopeful> awake

<Tbrown> me too

<arfiebslim> lol nvrgivup

<S> YOU GET UP SAYING I AM ON MY PERIOD I AM TIRED I HAVE A

HANGOVER I AM GOING THROUGH MENOPAUSE I WOKE UP IN A BAD MOOD AND I

AM NOT DOING THAT STUPID PARTY OFF THE POUNDS VIDEO WHAT ARE YOU

<mgharway> i'll be thinking of you deb during exercise tonight!

<debrarae> coward

<nursebarbara> That brings me to 46.5 pounds lost since Jan 9,2006

<Dancin4Joy> lol

<arfiebslim> LOL

<delimom05> dumb

<kittysmom> a coward

<ploomis214> a coward

<debrarae>

<pamyj1> an excuse maker-----

<Bubblybeth> Fed up!

<mgharway> , you get your period!!!

<Gertabelle> that ain't me richard

<seriouseyz> lol

<gfrice> me this weekend

<sweatnmary> 50.

<karenb_54> coward - hmmmm I am seeing a theme here tonight

<gfrice> lol

<Dancin4Joy> THAT WOULD SO NOT HAPPEN (god willing)

<delimom05> a coward

<kayann> hung over still at noon

<Rita_R> PMS'ing?

<susieq64> cowardly!

<buffster> richard really you haver all those tings?

<Kaoden39> lazy lazy lazy

<tkdcrzy1> a coward

<VeroJo> coward

<Jody428> sacreligious!

<peggyann> surprised at my age.

<goodsis1> Hey! That video is NOT stupid.

<babydoll> an excuse maker

<arfiebslim> ahm...a ....coward????

<insect> thinking about the night you just had

<exccemp> a coward

<choppincroppinDeb> some of those I'm sorry to say I really said

today!

<DaisyLu> coward

<texas_hopeful> lazy tired

<Squeegie82> a LAZY COWARD

<gfrice> i was hungover and on my period LOL

<Coco> honest

<LLee8251> coward.

<sandyatksn> a whiner!!!!

<pokersweet> weak (minded)

<choppincroppinDeb> so coward

<AnnMarieBrown> cowardly

<Beatlefan> coward

<StarBurst> all of the above

<Sassybratt> weak and full of excuses

<wannabfit> coward and making excuses

<Kaoden39> and embarassed

<seriouseyz> lazy!

<jana77> my husband LOL

<Queenbee1> Loving yourself to want to exercise

<tomchamp> tired

<peanut> i really wish i could meet you in person!

<nvrgivup> he must be stalking me...that's what i said this morning!

<Dancin4Joy> I DO YOUR CLASSES in THOSE circumstances so... NOT

<Lady_J> Coward.

<biskit_> well dangourous for a start drunk women with pms scary

<joycel> a coward-too ready to give up

<mizcolleen> if I have all that I am a MRSS!

<Gertabelle> I KNOW!! a coward!

<Sassybratt> or PMSing.....LOL

<jean1211> hormonal

<mizcolleen> MESS

<gfrice> but doing major damage control this week

<mgharway> starting perimenopause.. so that isn't an excuse any

longer

<tkdcrzy1> , do you know how many calories are in a long

island iced tea? 1000

<Squeegie82> funny Teena

<S> YOUR MOTHER CALLS AND SHE ASKS YOU HOW YOU ARE DOING ON

YOUR WEIGHT LOSS PLAN AND YOU TELL HER YOU LOST 10 POUNDS AND IT IS

A LIE WHAT ARE YOU

<exccemp> Have you got my room bugged

<debrarae> coward

<gfrice> coward

<ploomis214> a coward

<sweatnmary> What I think is miraculous is having your period AND

being in menopause! LOL!

<Chrissy> Foolish because it makes me always feel awesome afterward!

<Rita_R> coward

<peggyann> a liar

<nursebarbara> i swam for an hour today in the heated pool

<kittysmom> a coward

<choppincroppinDeb> coward!

<Beatlefan> coward

<tkdcrzy1> liar

<mjd> lazy

<mizcolleen> coward

<Lady_J> Coward!

<arfiebslim> a bad girl!!

<AnnMarieBrown> in trouble LOL

<jana77> wishing

<nvrgivup> screwed

<Squeegie82> a liery

<exccemp> a coward

<mgharway> a lier! not a brave person

<pamyj1> a big fat liar----

<pokersweet> a liar

<susieq64> A cowardly liar!

<Tbrown> only hurting yourself

<babydoll> a cowardly fat person

<Gertabelle> a liar

<seriouseyz> a liar, a coward...

<texas_hopeful> liar

<Squeegie82> liar

<jean1211> dishonest

<Coco> living in denial

<debrarae> lol sweatnmary

<Bubblybeth> Frightened - my mother passed away 17 years ago!

<VeroJo> coward

<dukesdad> good moms dead lol

<DaisyLu> coward

<tkdcrzy1> and a coward

<nursebarbara> my mother's dead

<anadicom> a liar

<biskit_> a lier

<tomchamp> Scared

<LLee8251> a liar.

<sweatnmary> I'm talking to someone in heaven, so I'm blessed!

<wannabfit> dishonest

<Kaoden39> someone wanting approval

<Chrissy> Shewould not care

<mgharway> liar (sorry about spelling)

<Dancin4Joy> IF my Mother Called... Umm being she passed away - I'm

in need of IN PATIENT Psychiatric Care... or a Priest...

<Queenbee1> A liar

<StarBurst> yup a coward

<joycel> A liar

<goodsis1> LOL Beth - ghosts?

<sandyatksn> liar liar pans on fire

<kayann> is she calling from heaven

<Rita_R> you guys are so funny

<Bubblybeth> Yup !

<Sassybratt> dishonest to your self.... but I don't have to worry

about my mother asking cause she never does

<sweatnmary> (But she'd still be bitching about my weight, even

there! LOL!)

<buffster> oh sandy i miss you

<choppincroppinDeb> why did mom ask?to be supportive or destructive

<tomchamp> she rose from the grave

<buffster> lol

<Gertabelle> I won't tell my mom I lost weight

<goodsis1> You know that my father still makes house calls!

<mgharway> dancin4joy-she is watching over you

<arfiebslim>

<cruisinjan> a person tryng to please everyone but herself

<texas_hopeful> dishonest

<StarBurst> she was just trying to sabatoge me again!!!!

<VioletSigh> Beth, I'm still laughing

<S> YOUR MOTHER CALLS AND ASKS YOU HOW YOU ARE DOING ON YOUR

WEIGHT PROGRAM AND YOU TELL HER YOU JUST FINISHED A DOUBLE

CHEESEBURGER AN ORDER OF FRIES AND A CHOCOLATE MALT WHAT ARE YOU

<peggyann> It would confirm that she would still be houndin me about

my weight even after she is dead.

<Beatlefan> I wish my mom would make a house call laura

<nursebarbara> Hi Rita I missyou

<Dancin4Joy> My mom wouldn't have noticed my weight - my dad on the

other hand... would accuse me of lying if it was the truth

<debrarae> brave

<delimom05> sick

<Dancin4Joy> thanks mg

<arfiebslim> a pig

<kittysmom> ashamed!

<Rita_R> hi Barbara!

<choppincroppinDeb> asking for help

<buffster> in a diabetic coma

<mizcolleen> sick?

<Bubblybeth> Joining her in heaven soon!!!!

<Kaoden39> a glutton

<nvrgivup> painfully truthful?

<goodsis1> A liar... I would rather eat a loaf of bread.

<VioletSigh> honest?

<Chrissy> really full now

<Jody428> honest but making horrible choices!

<Tbrown> honest but mad at yourself

<anadicom> bloated

<exccemp> sick

<DaisyLu> very full!

<debrarae> MARY

<delimom05> could not handle eating all of that.....

<wannabfit> honest

<karenb_54> brave because you are being honest with her and you!

<ploomis214> sick:P

<StarBurst> a liear

<gfrice> honest but bad

<Coco> stuffed

<VeroJo> brave and honest

<seriouseyz> honest, and uncommitted

<Gertabelle> lying

<Rita_R> Honest but ashamed

<Dancin4Joy> Losing weight having closed every freakin window

<Squeegie82> Truthful, but sounds like you gave up on yourself

<mgharway> my mom never wants to hear about my overeating only the

losses

<susieq64> honest but hurting my mother

<pamyj1> truthful--and Mom always knows when I'm lying

<Sassybratt> setting myself up for failure

<pokersweet> a slob!

<Lady_J> Definitely BRAVE.

<tkdcrzy1> stupid for eating all that

<tomchamp> full of crap

<sweatnmary> HAUNTED for the rest of my life!

<texas_hopeful> dumb

<biskit_> pnut poor pnut

<sandyatksn> stupid....why give mom a reason to say " told you so? "

<buffster> yes good one ree ASHAMED

<mjd> wweak but honest at least

<AnnMarieBrown> truthful but still in trouble LOL

<Beatlefan> brave. very brave

<mgharway> brave but haunted!

<peggyann> rebellious

<Queenbee1> ashamed

<delimom05> my mother would say she wants me to be healthy and to

take my medications

<jean1211> failure

<Rita_R> i know that one well, Buff

<sweatnmary> And I would DEFINITELY be a coward in that situation!

<pamyj1> I'd like to kill the little birdy that tells her stuff

<mgharway> i wouldn't tell her ever!

<nvrgivup> me either mg

<S> SO I KNOW NOW THAT EVERYONE IN THE ROOM KNOWS THE

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SOMEONE BRAVE AND SOMEONE WHO IS COWARDLY

<insect> LOL Pamy

<StarBurst> she would hang up and come over and give me a lecture

for sure

<Dancin4Joy> naw - the windows wo uld be closed- what guilt?

<gfrice> yes

<S> NOW THE BIG QUESTION........

<arfiebslim> yes

<choppincroppinDeb> yes!

<debrarae> right

<delimom05> yes we do

<pamyj1>

<debrarae> ok

<arfiebslim> ok

<kittysmom> yes

<Queenbee1> ok

<StarBurst> ok

<S> WHAT ARE YOU

<tkdcrzy1> ok

<mgharway> yes!

<sweatnmary> uch-oh....

<Lady_J> Yep.

<mjd> uh, oh....

<Kaoden39> OK

<debrarae> brave

<pokersweet> yep!

<arfiebslim> Brave

<delimom05> Brave

<choppincroppinDeb> BRAVE!

<Jody428> brave as hell!

<harris6home> coward

<StarBurst> brave

<tkdcrzy1> BRAVE

<biskit_> brave

<babydoll> im a COWARD

<thinlynn> Brave.

<peggyann> coward

<seriouseyz> lately, I've been very brave

<goodsis1> Everyone is brave and everyone is cowardly under the

right circumstances.

<kittysmom> i wanna be brave

<mizcolleen> brave

<mgharway> I am brave and courageous

<wannabfit> brave and honest

<pokersweet> brave

<Rita_R> a little of both at times

<LLee8251> brave

<susieq64> brave!

<Kaoden39> Brave

<Sassybratt> sometimes coward and sometimes brave

<kayann> half and half

<S> ARE YOU BRAVE OR ARE YOU A COWARD WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR

WEIGHT

<karenb_54> I have multiple personalties - unfortunately!

<Gertabelle> I am totally BRAVE

<joycel> IRight now, brave

<texas_hopeful> both

<Dancin4Joy> more educated and secure in that - thanks to you and

biskit and laura

<Chrissy> You are brave to take on all that you do

<Lady_J> A combo of BOTH!

<pamyj1> brave-----

<Coco> trying to be brave

<debrarae> brave

<Bubblybeth> a mixture of brave and coward - sometimes brave

sometimes coward.

<ploomis214> brave

<choppincroppinDeb> BRAVE!

<insect> a coward, but bravery is growing stronger

<exccemp> I am brave thanks to your help richard

<StarBurst> Brave

<mjd> sometimes brave, sometimes a coward

<Squeegie82> mostly brave, but that coward likes to sneek in once in

awhile

<Rita_R> depends on the day

<Sassybratt> gboth

<pokersweet> very brave

<dukesdad> coward and afraid

<biskit_> brave

<Sassybratt> both

<sandyatksn> brave.....in a sometimes cowardly sort of way

<tomchamp> Brave

<kittysmom> have been a coward - will be brave

<jana77> I am brave I am down 98lbs

<Queenbee1> coward and Brave

<joycel> Brave

<ellenmae2> both

<pamyj1> 50/50

<missb1061> coward

<buffster> coward

<DaisyLu> I fall somewhere in between

<Squeegie82> mostly brave and honest

<kayann> coward ad scared

<mizcolleen> brave most of the time,

<VeroJo> I guess I'm a coward

<nursebarbara> Brave I am eating a salad now

<jean1211> I am a brave women

<nvrgivup> coward

<mgharway> i am a brave person now that i have come into the light

at the end of the tunnel

<AnnMarieBrown> I would say that I am brave when it comes to my

weight.

<Rita_R> mostly brave, but not 100% of the time

<gfrice> most times i am brave but sometimes i slip and become a

coward

<debrarae> wonderful jana

<arfiebslim> Going on 8 months straight on your program....Going all

the way baby!!

<goodsis1> Brave most of the time.

<mjd> still a work in progress

<tkdcrzy1> well, I was a coward, but I am now brave and stand my

ground

<sweatnmary> A coward, but as brave as I could be at that time.

<Kaoden39> I'll tell you proudly I weigh 385 pounds

<Chrissy> I am brave now

<Beatlefan> I am brave most of the time

<jean1211> I strive to do the best each and every day

<mgharway> you are not a coward gina

<LLee8251> Brave today.

<VioletSigh> ask one of my other personalities

<peanut> iam also inbetween

<delimom05> well am I a coward richard?

<Kaoden39> I used to weigh 425

<kittysmom> congrats all you brave people!

<wannabfit> who am I hurting if i am a coward and dishonest ?myself

why do I want that anymore ...I don't

<Bubblybeth> Well since you having me talking to dead people

I guess I'm brave!!!

<Lady_J> Mostly a Coward at this time. I can't get below 188 pounds.

and below it.

<mgharway> you are one of the bravest people i know in these rooms

gina

<mjd> cute violetsigh

<S> I WANT TO TALK ABOUT ME FOR A SECOND

<debrarae> ok

<ploomis214> gfy kaoden

<arfiebslim> WTG Kaoden

<tkdcrzy1> ok

<Queenbee1> ok

<Dancin4Joy> carefully chosing WHICH areas NOT to be overwhelmed and

unconscious about and letting them be LESS me and more about things

others EXPECT of me

<Tbrown> ok

<Sassybratt> ok

<sweatnmary> Good idea!!!

<delimom05> ok

<kayann> please

<babydoll> ok

<AnnMarieBrown> ok

<Matt> ok

<kittysmom> ok

<texas_hopeful> goody

<nursebarbara> ok

<DaisyLu> ok

<pamyj1> uh oh

<choppincroppinDeb> good

<ellenmae2> ok

<milliesmom> ok

<peggyann> great!

<S> I WAS A COWARD FOR A VERY LONG TIME

<Kaoden39> Thank you

<Chrissy> ok

<Jody428> oh goodie I love talking about you!

<VioletSigh> go

<sweatnmary> Better you than me! LOL!

<dukesdad> ok

<mizcolleen> ok

<mgharway> plese do!! that is why we are here today

<susieq64> Okay

<mjd> ok

<peanut> goodd

<S> AND A GOOD ONE AT THAT

<insect> you are worth talking about

<StarBurst> ohhh

<nvrgivup> yay!

<arfiebslim> OK ..My fav subject

<pokersweet> eating healthy & living a much healthier lifestyle

isn't hard at all

<kittysmom> you? never!

<debrarae> a good coward?

<Tbrown> but you have fixed that

<Lady_J> stay below it.

<tkdcrzy1> me too

<mgharway> yes, i read that in your book richard,

<susieq64> How did you overcome it?

<Tbrown> do you still cave richard

<pamyj1> what? o my!

<arfiebslim> no you were never a coward

<choppincroppinDeb> just finished your book too richard

<S> I COWARDLY TURNED MY HEAD TO HEALTHY FOOD AND EXSISTED ON

FRIED FOODS

<jana77> I was a coward too at one time ate myself up to 325 at 27

<arfiebslim> sigh

<gfrice> i was a big coward for 25 years

<S> I WAS A COWARD WHEN IT CAME TO EXERCISE

<Kaoden39> Everyone can be a coward

<Chrissy: :confused> yuck

<tkdcrzy1> sounds like my oldest daughter

<mgharway> the " e " word!!!

<debrarae> you don't do that anymore though

<StarBurst> been there

<arfiebslim> but then you got brave

<tkdcrzy1> I worry about her

<dukesdad> me too

<Queenbee1> me too

<exccemp> We must be soul mates

<Kaoden39> done that

<Tbrown> being a coward means you are afraid of failure

<Dancin4Joy> But - weren't you misinformed about yourself...

and when you KNEW better you DID better?

<StarBurst> that see food diet again!!

<choppincroppinDeb> been there

<gfrice> but now i am more brave...it's a long continuous process

<gfrice> and I admit i fail sometimes

<S> OVER THE COURSE OF MY CHILDHOOD AND YOUNG TEENAGE YEARS I

ALWAYS LIED ABOUT MY WEIGHT TO MY PARENTS I WAS A COWARD TO ADMIT TO

THEM I HAD NO BACKBONE WHEN IT CAME TO GET THE WEIGHT OFF

<jana77> that is the best kind star LOL

<choppincroppinDeb> still there some days

<Chrissy> We all know better but do we do better?

<malbaker> hey all HI richard

<Kaoden39> I know that diet well

<pokersweet> I always loved exercise, but my ex's needed attention

<nursebarbara> I love your exercise, did sweating to the oldies

yesterday

<RIRED1958> me too

<nvrgivup> a hero is no braver than an ordinary man he is just brave

5 minutes longer

<arfiebslim> Me too

<kayann> amen

<karenb_54> ahhhh backbone

<Queenbee1> me to

<wannabfit> me too richard

<delimom05> you should not have done that

<nvrgivup> i just saw that on tv

<missb1061> me too

<VioletSigh> me 2

<debrarae> That's something you changed though.

<mgharway> i am still at the point with my parents richard and i'm

40 years old!

<S> TIME AND KNOWLEGE AND GUTS CHANGED THAT FOR ME

<choppincroppinDeb> I was crying when I read some of that

<pokersweet> that is so sad

<AnnMarieBrown> that was then. now you are one of the bravest people

I know

<arfiebslim> and you changed it for me

<Dancin4Joy> Knowlege affects it a LOT

<debrarae> (((DEB)))

<StarBurst> so what turned you around please

<Kaoden39> I remember my Grandma telling me I would be beautiful if

I just lost weight

<S> IT IS NOT EASY TO CHANGE YOUR SPOTS TO STARS

<StarBurst> how

<mgharway> knowledge is powerful

<Dancin4Joy> It has for me

<delimom05> it sure is not.....

<RIRED1958> heck I lied when I went to donate blood and they asked

me for my weight

<kittysmom> how true

<Lady_J> I'm in the process of doing that now.

<texas_hopeful> true

<dukesdad> im running out of time

<pokersweet> you are better for that

<AnnMarieBrown> so true

<gfrice> your program has finally changed that for me

<Chrissy> And we are so very glad you changed!

<kayann> you did and so can i

<S> IT IS NOT EASY TO FESS UP TO YOUR WEAKNESSES

<StarBurst> I had stars but no spots

<susieq64> That's for sure!

<milliesmom> you can do it though

<arfiebslim> no

<mgharway> can a leopard really change his spots though?

<seriouseyz> and now you're passing that knowledge on to so many

people.

<dukesdad> some days

<debrarae> No it's not.

<Lady_J> So VERY TRUE.

<choppincroppinDeb> no it's not!

<Squeegie82> No it isn't

<jean1211> We all go thorught things and once we realize what we are

doing to ourselves, then we take the steps to make ourselves a

better and hppier person. You have done that Ricahrd and I am so

proud of you.

<Dancin4Joy> Believing in yourself when you find out you're not

broken.... makes all the difference in teh world

<Chrissy> no

<peggyann> I think I have waited too long, I am on the river of no

return

<Queenbee1> My Pastor says I have to learn to love myself in order

for the weight to come off once I do that the pounds will come off

<pamyj1> that's being brave

<mjd> no its not

<S> WHEN YOU MAKE HEALTHY FOOD DECISIONS YOU WIN A MEDAL OF

BRAVERY

<Rita_R> no its not, often people dont want you to change

<wannabfit> very true

<sweatnmary> When you are overweight, you are a walking confession!

<Sassybratt> I guess any addiction starts when you realize there is

a problem and admitting it to yourself and others

<pokersweet> but you did it, that's all that counts

<StarBurst> thank yo

<RIRED1958> that river doesn' exist peggyann!

<texas_hopeful> yep

<arfiebslim> medal?

<Lady_J> Yeah!

<missb1061> As you have said before it takes loving yourself too

<Kaoden39> Thank you

<milliesmom> medals are good

<Queenbee1> yes you do

<Squeegie82> I like that concept

<gfrice> yea!!!! i want my medal

<buffster> does the metal have jewels on it?

<debrarae> Good

<Rita_R> so true

<mizcolleen> lol buf

<biskit_> buffy bling bling

<susieq64> That's a great way of looking at it!

<kittysmom> I am tired of giving the medals back!

<nvrgivup> bling?

<choppincroppinDeb> I should give myself a sticker like a do my

little one when he does good

<jean1211> it takes a brave and honest man and tha'ts you

<gfrice> but only if I get all the weight off by my goal date

<mgharway> healthy food choices to avoid diseases

<delimom05> I have eaten healthy today so am starting work on my

medal

<debrarae> I agree susie

<gfrice> then I will feel brave

<arfiebslim> My medal is a big bear hug from ..In

October...Right ???

<S> WHEN YOU GET UP IN THE MORNING AND WORKOUT YOU GET A

MEDAL OF BRAVERY WITH JEWELS IN IT BUFFY

<kittysmom> cool

<nvrgivup> awwww

<sweatnmary> Do it, Buff!

<texas_hopeful>

<buffster> promise?

<AnnMarieBrown>

<debrarae> Mine are diamonds then

<Queenbee1> cool

<delimom05> oh buffy, jewels

<choppincroppinDeb> I don't have that one yet! lol

<Lady_J> Awesome!

<StarBurst> oh that is Wonderful ... thank you

<pamyj1> I give myself a smilie sticker--LOL

<RIRED1958> BISKIT?

<susieq64> I like emeralds! LOL

<nursebarbara> mine are opals

<mjd> whatever works pamyj

<texas_hopeful> ahh diamonds

<delimom05> carol lee wants to know if she gets a medal with jewels

too

<joycel> That would be so nice!

<Dancin4Joy> Until I met you I thot my body was fundemtnally

flawed and nothing could make it better... no matter how i tried...

IKNOW differently now

<Sassybratt> like the one you made on the mathra show?

<Squeegie82> I put a happy face on my calendar when I do my workout

and I like my calendar looking very happy

<biskit_> i want one with rubber duckys lol

<dukesdad> its hard just gettin up

<mgharway> i don't need jewels.. i need your plan

<kayann> just sent flowers

<buffster> you know me i love a challenge your on\

<pamyj1> yup it does

<Sassybratt> Martha

<biskit_> red?

<RIRED1958> surprise!

<nursebarbara> one month until retreat

<StarBurst> neat Squeegie

<sweatnmary> Go, Buffy, Go!

<THEGAME6649> it is the hardest thing for me to start working out

but when i get going it gets much easier

<pokersweet> I like the one he made on Marthas show!

<S> I THINK EVERYONE IN HERE INCLUDING ME IS A COMBINATION OF

A BRAVE AND COWARDLY PERSON WE ARE BRAVE ABOUT SOME THINGS BUT

COWARDLY ABOUT FACING OUR OWN WEIGHT PROBLEMS

<nvrgivup> woo hoo buff!

<Bubblybeth> 3 1/2 weeks till retreat!!!!

<RIRED1958> amen!

<delimom05> that is so true.......

<debrarae> that's true

<Kaoden39> I can hardly wait for retreat

<dukesdad> yep

<exccemp> so true

<kayann> yes

<Coco> wish I could come

<choppincroppinDeb> yes

<AnnMarieBrown> very true

<Squeegie82> thanks starburst!

<kittysmom> true true

<texas_hopeful> ME...I am

<jean1211> true

<gfrice> you are so right richard

<S> THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE IN MY LIFE WHO ARE OVER WEIGHT AND

OBESE

<Queenbee1> that is true

<Lady_J> Oh Amen, ((RICHARD)))!

<Sassybratt> yes both for me

<pamyj1> wow-----that is so true

<mjd> even you, richard..still????

<StarBurst> welcome

<arfiebslim> yes

<missb1061> I hate looking in the mirror - I don't want to face me

<nursebarbara> who

<StarBurst> mine too

<ellenmae2> so true

<S> PEOPLE WHO I AM CLOSE WITH

<Coco> would love to meet

<arfiebslim> yes

<debrarae> mine too

<StarBurst> yes

<RIRED1958> it's a life long struggle

<delimom05> that is so sad ....I want to cry when I see these

people

<choppincroppinDeb> yes

<debrarae> yes

<ploomis214> i want to go on the retreat!!

<Bubblybeth> Missb - love yourself!! You are worth

it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

<Queenbee1> yes

<Kaoden39> Because you love us flaws and all

<sweatnmary> Well, that's because you work with people who are

overweight and obese! LOL!

<susieq64> Yes but you love and support us anyway! That keeps me

going!

<dukesdad> not like me

<nursebarbara> like me

<Dancin4Joy> SWtiching our focus to OURSELVES in the areas where we

are strong and brave... is a conscious choice we learn to make.

<kittysmom> people who love you for helping them

<mgharway> there are so many new yorkers who are overweight!

<S> THESE PEOPLE ARE VERY BRAVE IN MANY AREAS AND THEY GO ON

MY LIST AS BEING PEOPLE I LOOK UP TOO

<peanut> i think some stickers with on it would help keep us

on track

<Queenbee1> we are all worth it

<Rita_R> lol

<arfiebslim> wow

<Chrissy> I just can not understand how...they have you there

<StarBurst> yes I agree

<S> BUT WHEN IT COMES TO THEIR WEIGHT THEY ARE NOT BRAVE

<Lady_J> Wow!

<gfrice> gotta go ....have to take my daughter's friend home and

it's storming here

<debrarae> ok

<Squeegie82> Great idea peanut!

<arfiebslim> no

<sweatnmary> That's true.

<debrarae> take care gfrice

<RIRED1958> biskit....looking forward to seeing you in october

<StarBurst> definitely ... my husband

<S> THEY REALLY DON'T THINK THEIR WEIGHT IS SUCH A PROBLEM

<arfiebslim> it is

<Dancin4Joy> oh?

<StarBurst> yup

<Queenbee1> that's not good

<Sassybratt> is it normal to gain weight and lose inches at

the same time?

<kayann> that how i felt

<Lady_J>

<RIRED1958> oh I KNOW mine is!

<mjd> no one ever said it was easy..a lifelong process.

<mgharway> weight involves self esteem richard more than anything

<kittysmom> until you see that one photo!

<Kaoden39> I am learning

<karenb_54> they face the same fears we all face - they are HUMAN -

and struggle just like everyone

<gfrice> bye richard and everyone...will see ya in next week's chat

<dukesdad> mine is

<sweatnmary> Yes, we do.

<choppincroppinDeb> yup

<Dancin4Joy> that's a surprise

<missb1061> mine is

<DaisyLu> I know a few people like that

<S> THEY THINK EVERYONE WILL GET SICK WITH THEIR WEIGHT GAIN

BUT NOT THEM

<arfiebslim> mine was

<mgharway> miss u gina

<debbee> hi shelyc709 from jefferson

<kayann> bye

<susieq64> I think we lie to ourselves about our weight.

<debrarae> I know alot of people like that

<RIRED1958> denial!

<StarBurst> true

<Kaoden39> So true

<S> HERE IS MY DEFINITION OF BRAVERY

<Chrissy> immune

<delimom05> some things are hidden until later in life....

<arfiebslim> ok

<kittysmom> true - i am the queen of denial

<debrarae> I'm listening

<Lady_J> Such a deceitful lie.

<kayann> shot

<Dancin4Joy> ya denial

<Queenbee1> ok true

<delimom05> then they hit you

<dukesdad> im ill everyday

<mgharway> sickness never happens to that person

<texas_hopeful> yes

<mjd> ((dukesdad)))

<missb1061> It took time to take off, but came back fast

<dukesdad> bad leggs

<pamyj1> just call me Cleopatra! LOL

<insect> listening

<exccemp> bring it

<S> BRAVERY IS BEING ABLE TO PUT YOUR FEARS ASIDE AS YOU FACE

WHATEVER CHALLENGE LIFE MAY PRESENT YOU

<Queenbee1> Hi dukesdad

<arfiebslim> yes

<Kaoden39> Amen

<pamyj1> queen of de-nile

<mjd> you are brave to be here..thats a small step

<dukesdad> hi

<insect> so true

<kittysmom> good definition

<Tbrown> I have to go my son got his cast off today and he has

fallen. It was great richard.

<Gertabelle> beautiful

<delimom05> that is wonderful .....great definition

<Dancin4Joy> a great many fears - at that

<debrarae> Good defination . Thank you

<texas_hopeful> yes

<missb1061> I like that

<exccemp> Amen

<O2BTHINAGIN> very true !!!

<nursebarbara> I like that defination

<AnnMarieBrown> true

<RIRED1958> very true

<Rita_R> thats true of anything in one's life too

<joycel> Well said

<DaisyLu> good definition,

<choppincroppinDeb> great definition

<pokersweet> very true

<mgharway> beautifully put

<Queenbee1> very true

<wannabfit> very true!!!!

<sweatnmary> That's a good one.

<S> PUTTING AWAY YOUR FEARS... PUTTING YOUR FEARS ASIDE THIS

IS THE BIG PROBLEM

<seriouseyz> that's true...

<kayann> good

<jean1211> not always easy to do but it's important to do tjust that

<Lady_J> There is no better way to put it, (()).

<Dancin4Joy> indeed

<RIRED1958> right!

<milliesmom> face our fears

<seriouseyz> oh yes

<sandyatksn> you think people are fearful of losing weight?

<delimom05> it is not easy......

<Queenbee1> yes indeed

<mgharway> for us all

<arfiebslim> yes

<texas_hopeful> yes it is.......

<susieq64> Sometimes it's hard to do, but worth it in the end!

<AnnMarieBrown> Its' not easy at all

<DaisyLu> very true

<StarBurst> fear is usally a stronghold

<mjd> easier to do in some areas than in others

<Kaoden39> It can be cold without your fears

<kittysmom> letting go is hard

<arfiebslim> difficult sometimes

<exccemp> been my problem for years

<StarBurst> a big one at that

<peanut> a hard one for me

<atropic99> I am afraid of men being attracted to me

<karenb_54> fear of what lies ahead of us when we lose the weight -

<Lady_J> Very True.

<missb1061> It is very hard to do

<Bubblybeth> Hey - I'm teaching a teenager to drive. Getting in the

car with her is brave!!! LOL

<joycel> Sometimes it is easier to hide

<S> YES SOME OF YOU IN THIS ROOM CANNOT PUT YOUR FEARS ASIDE

<delimom05> people are afraid of losing weight...they are afraid

they will not lose it...

<dukesdad> my weight now gives me great pain

<pamyj1> confronting your fears---that's a big step

<atropic99> that is why I keep the weight ON

<mjd> and fears can become a security blanket of sorts

<kayann> im one of them

<debrarae> ok

<babydoll> im trying

<S> AND WHAT DO YOU FEAR A MULTITUDE OF THINGS

<Queenbee1> yes

<RIRED1958> you hit the nail right on the head!

<Lady_J> I'm trying very hard at it.

<mgharway> if i want to live i have to put my fears aside!

<arfiebslim> no, hard to face them

<choppincroppinDeb> yes, some fears I can't not yet

<susieq64> I am working on mine.

<Rita_R> what do you do when you put your fear aside and someone

makes you feel worse about it...

<Coco> how do you do that when you are not sure what they are?

<Chrissy> I am trying so hard

<texas_hopeful> what are they?

<biskit_> some of us live in fear of gainig it back

<Sassybratt> well is it fears or not loving ourselves to do it?

<Lady_J> So Very True,

<mgharway> i am my #1 priority!

<debrarae> I'm facing them now .

<StarBurst> true biskit

<atropic99> I don't know how to put the fear aside

<delimom05> we need to face our fears because sometimes they are

unfounded

<peanut> failure mostly

<milliesmom> true

<S> BE HONEST WHO CAN'T SEEM TO PUT THEIR FEARS ASIDE THEM

WHEN THEY ARE LOSING WEIGHT.

<Bubblybeth> I hear ya' there biskit!!!! I'm at goal - lost 190

pounds.

<dukesdad> my leggs are just breaking down again

<insect> fat protected me from facing fears

<Kaoden39> I'm afraid to die

<nvrgivup> me

<choppincroppinDeb> being alone is probably my biggest fear

<babydoll> ME

<StarBurst> not me

<Queenbee1> You're Right my pastor says that to me all the

time

<pamyj1> fear of failure---fear of gaining back what we lost

<Lady_J> ME!

<susieq64> Me!

<kayann> me

<atropic99> so i k,eep eating

<biskit_> go buubly me too

<harris6home> me

<joycel> me

<Squeegie82> me - not all of them anyway

<mgharway> you are not alone deb

<teenystar> me,fear of the unknown

<choppincroppinDeb> I can't

<debrarae> Me. I'm always afraid of that next setback.

<StarBurst> they are there

<wannabfit> yes but I can't say losing weight is one of them anymore

I feel great now

<Dancin4Joy> I'm afraid not to break my plateaus - that my body

isn't working right or something

<kittysmom> i can - but then get scared and they all come flying

back to me

<missb1061> me

<AnnMarieBrown> sometimes I get really scared.

<mjd> me; fat is an old friend of sorts

<Coco> me, but i'm not sure why

<seriouseyz> I don't think I have fears about losing weight, but I

have many fears that lead to emotional eating, etc.

<Chrissy> I am trying my best now

<Rita_R> i completely understand that one Deb, me too

<RIRED1958> or fear that STILL no one will LOVE me even if I lose

the weight!

<mgharway> i am not afraid any longer!

<VeroJo> I'm not sure what my fear is...

<biskit_> i love you red

<mgharway> it took a long time, but i finally got " it " !

<insect> it is difficult, but to face the emotional security of

being overweight has been my biggest battle

<nvrgivup> i dont know WHY i'm afraid, but i am

<thinlynn> I had a really hard time with it. It took 38 years to get

over them.

<teenystar> never been thin before, dont know what to expect

<DaisyLu> true afraid of putting it all back on after a while of

being at goal

<peggyann> Perfect love casts out fear - so fear is the opposite of

faith and love. So I don't love myself enough to lose weight, I must

be living in fear.

<S> TELL ME WHAT DO YOU FEAR AND I THINK THEN I WILL TELL YOU

WHAT I THINK THAT YOU FEARR

<RIRED1958> thanks biskit....but you know what I mean! :-)

<debrarae> (((GAIL)))

<Sassybratt> is it fears or not loving ourselves enough to

do this?

<texas_hopeful> failure

<Bubblybeth> CHANGE!!!

<choppincroppinDeb> being alone not being loved

<debrarae> I'm always afraid of that next setback.

<kayann> that ill ge hurt again

<Gertabelle> i fear being beautiful

<RIRED1958> I fear NOT BEING LOVED even if I'm thin

<Squeegie82> I fear change

<StarBurst> gaining what I iliminate again

<Gertabelle> i fear being alone

<kittysmom> I associate being small with being weak - why?

<biskit_> I fear fighting the same five pounds forever five on fivr

off

<Rita_R> that the people i love most will stop loving me back

<susieq64> I fear failing again as I have done so many times before.

<VioletSigh> never attaining my goals and dreams

<tomchamp> Fear of gainning back the weight

<nvrgivup> that every thing will change....that nothing will change

<babydoll> im afraid of losing weight and of not using weight

<dukesdad> pain and death

<pokersweet> I'm not afraid of losing weight , I embrace my journey

with opened arms

<karenb_54> i fear that my life will be no different then it is

today as a fat person!

<LLee8251> being alone.

<Dancin4Joy> some ways i fear all the bad junk people said to me was

true

<mgharway> i fear that i will get a heart attack and die if i were

to continue on my road of bad eating habits.. thats fear!!!

<babydoll> im scared of change

<joycel> That I will lose the weight and regain it.

<Coco> dont know, just know that I keep sabotaging myself everytime

I get near my goal

<Jody428> I used to fear failure but as I see myself succeeding with

the foodmover...I don't fear that anymore because I know I can do

it!

<insect> I fear feeling happy, finding worth and living....Life is

scary

<jean1211> It's a good question but I'm not sure

<Sassybratt> I fear having the lose skin when I get to goal

<seriouseyz> I'm always afraid of what other people are thinking

about me - what I do or how I act...crazy, I know

<arfiebslim> fear of being alone

<mjd> I've been ther before..thin, I mean. But then you start to be

afraid it won't last & the weight slowly comes back. and thats only

1

<buffster> i fear maybe im not good enough

<kayann> yes insect

<missb1061> failure - letting myself (and others down - which I have

already done )

<anadicom> I fear that I will fail

<Lady_J> Getting seriously hurt again as I has done before..ie. like

being RAPE again.

<Queenbee1> I fear of being alone, I fear that if I don't lose the

weight I won't be here

<wannabfit> Being hurt getting sick others getting sick financial

<nvrgivup> [[[[gail]]]]

<peggyann> fear that I'll never be able to eat the foods I love

again. Fear that I will hurt if I exercise. Fear that I will lose my

identity.

<Kaoden39> I fear failure.

<jean1211> Maybe the fear of succeeding

<thinlynn> I feared that if I took time for me to get healthy people

would be upset with me.

<O2BTHINAGIN> afraid of leaving life too early... and not leaving my

personal makr behind

<sandyatksn> I cant imagine being afraid to be at a healthy wt....If

I had to think of a possible " fear " it would be the giant windsock of

skin I'd be left with after the wt loss:O

<mjd> I'm afraid of being sick

<Chrissy> {{{Lady}}}

<S> THERE ARE THOSE FEARS WHERE YOU FEEL THAT YOU ARE NOT

GOOD ENOUGH

<arfiebslim> yes

<goodsis1> I am afraid of my new perspective on the world and I'm

afraid of how the world now interacts with me, but it's not going to

stop me.

<babydoll> yes

<Sassybratt> but mostely gaining all the weight back

<VeroJo> I think my fear might be that it's just too late.

<nursebarbara> gaining back the weight Ilost and never reaching goal

<kayann> yes

<AnnMarieBrown> Losing the weight and not being able to keep it off.

I am also afraid that my husband's attitude will change toward me.

<pamyj1> of not being able to keep my goal in sight--that I will

gain it all back

<seriouseyz> yes

<Queenbee1> yes

<kittysmom> yes

<delimom05> yeaaaa

<susieq64> I fear that.

<mgharway> that is self esteem

<Lady_J> Thank you ((Chrissy))

<Dancin4Joy> amen laura and uh huh!

<ellenmae2> yes

<S> THERE ARE THOSE FEARS THAT YOU WILL MESS UP LIKE YOU HAVE

MESSED UP BEFORE

<choppincroppinDeb> yes

<Chrissy> I am not worthy of the life I could have

<debrarae> yes

<kittysmom> that too!

<RIRED1958> YEP

<arfiebslim> yes

<goodsis1> You're singing my tune!

<Queenbee1> yes

<pamyj1> yup

<Coco> that's one

<teenystar> oh yes

<sweatnmary> I just fear being without the crutch and entertainment

of food.

<ploomis214> i have both those fears

<texas_hopeful> yes failure

<missb1061> Right now, with all that is happening, I don't feel good

enough

<peanut> yes

<mgharway> and let you down richard

<ellenmae2> Yep

<babydoll> THATS ME I FEEL THAT WAY

<S> THERE IS THE FEAR OF BEING MORE ATTRACTIVE WHICH MANY ARE

AFRAID OF

<nvrgivup> yeyp

<susieq64> That too!

<Kaoden39> Oh man you hit the nail on the head

<kayann> yeah

<seriouseyz> there is a little of that fear for me, but I don't

htink that's what holds me back sometime

<nvrgivup> uh huh

<arfiebslim> yes

<Bubblybeth> Got that right!

<Dancin4Joy> yes

<Lady_J> Part of that is true for me.

<ploomis214> i doubt that

<sweatnmary> I'm not afraid of that one.

<kittysmom> why are we that way

<pokersweet> I take everyday as it comes & thank the good lord he

has given me another day, however if & when I do leave this earth,

then I'll feel welcomed home

<AnnMarieBrown> yes

<RIRED1958> rICHARD YOU MUST HAVE ESP

<susieq64> That one really worries me!

<Chrissy> I am afraid of being " happy "

<Rita_R> thats one of them

<dukesdad> i think some times its to late

<goodsis1> Yup... that's a BIGGIE!

<Kaoden39> I was thinking that earlier today

<Lady_J> Very TRue For Me!

<debrarae> Neither am I sweatnmary

<seriouseyz> I was talking about the failure one. lol

<pamyj1> whoa----got that one too

<Squeegie82> my husband is afraid of that one

<tomchamp> I am not afraid I want to be a stud

<Queenbee1> I'm not attractive

<Dancin4Joy> abuse will do that to a person

<peanut> dont feel atractive now

<arfiebslim> don't want men looking at me " that way "

<wannabfit> I want to be more attractive

<S> THERE IS THE FEAR THAT YOU WILL LOSE THE WEIGHT GET IN

SHAPE AND STILL BE TOTALLY OUT OF YOUR MIND LOL

<RIRED1958> It's NEVER too late!

<RIRED1958> amen!

<peggyann> Everytime I lost weight before, i would fall and then

gain back more than I lost and more. I think that I am afraid if I

lose weight again, I will weigh more than ever before.

<debrarae> lol

<arfiebslim> except hubby lol

<seriouseyz> lol

<goodsis1> That one came true - lol!

<karenb_54> for sure on that one!

<Dancin4Joy> lol

<nvrgivup> there ya go!

<choppincroppinDeb> LOL

<mjd> that too

<kittysmom> i expect that!

<Chrissy> LOL

<debrarae> already there RIchard

<biskit_> that is a reality not a fear lol

<sweatnmary> I'm already so darn cute, I'm not afraid of being

cuter! LOL!

<delimom05> I am afraid I will not be able to do enough exercising

to lose the weight I need to since I cannot do a lot of the motions.

<Bubblybeth> Was I ever " in " my mind???? LOL

<missb1061> LOL

<thinlynn> That has happened to me! LOL

<DaisyLu> LOL

<kayann> lol

<texas_hopeful>

<Kaoden39> But crazy helps sometime

<Sassybratt> there is a fear of losing the sheild that was ment to

protect me

<pamyj1> yeah

<Gertabelle> i love being out of my mind!

<mgharway> my mind will always be no in the right frame!!

<AnnMarieBrown> don't have to wait to lose weight for that one LOL

<jean1211> LOOL

<Lady_J> LOL! NMever~!

<mizcolleen> thats me

<susieq64> I don't fear it, I know it!

<mizcolleen> lol

<mgharway> but my body will be healthier!

<jana77> my husband tells me when I lose weight I want another man

<Dancin4Joy> hmmmmmmmmmm - that sounds kinda fun actually

<S> YOU ALL ARE SO HONEST THAT IS WHY I LOVE YOU SO

<pokersweet> LOL bring it on!!!! sexy hips here I come!!

<wannabfit> that could be me

<choppincroppinDeb> being out of my mind is being creative

<nvrgivup> if you were any more gorgeous we wouldnt be able to

look at you directly:)

<debrarae> I love you too

<Chrissy> I can't get any farther out in left field thatn I already

am

<arfiebslim> We are Brave

<Queenbee1> I love you to

<arfiebslim> lol

<Bubblybeth> I LOVE YOU TOO RICHARD!!

<Dancin4Joy> =)

<bobo> Good Evening all

<mgharway> we love you too richard, more than you know!

<Kaoden39> honesty is best

<Lady_J> Thank You ((RICHARD))) I LOVE YOU TOO!

<Jody428> love you back

<Sassybratt> LOL RIchard your bring the best out in us.....LOL

<kayann> backat ya

<wannabfit> I love you to

<AnnMarieBrown> I love you too

<S> I THINK YOU ARE AFRAID YOU WILL CHANGE AND NOT BE THE

PERSON YOU WERE WHEN YOU WERE OVER WEIGHT

<missb1061> We love you too ((((((HUGS))))))

<delimom05> well honesty is the best policy

<thinlynn> You are honest with us and that's why we love you so.

<jean1211> I love you too

<nursebarbara> Love You Too

<nvrgivup> I love you too!

<peanut> we love you too

<arfiebslim> yes

<delimom05> I am always the same......

<AnnMarieBrown> exactly

<susieq64> We all love you too ! Thanks for being honest with

us!

<exccemp> Thank you you are such a blessing

<Beatlefan> I love you too

<teenystar> dont know what to expect

<kayann> ooh my is that it

<Bubblybeth> I'm not the same person I was when I was overweight.

<wannabfit> very true

<Squeegie82> yep

<pokersweet> not true

<choppincroppinDeb> yes, will people still SEE ME

<goodsis1> I HAVE changed and am not the same person.

<Queenbee1> That is so true with me

<atropic99> that is so true richard

<biskit_> that is a good thing sometimes

<pamyj1> ouch--that one too

<delimom05> what you see is what you get

<debrarae> I'm not afraid of that one

<nursebarbara> no

<Bubblybeth> I " m a better person!

<babydoll> everybody says so what if your fat youa have a great

personality

<seriouseyz> I don't want to be that person...at least not parts of

that person

<S> SO , SO FAR THIS MONTH... THIS 11 DAYS HAVE YOU BEEN A

COWARD OR A LITTLE BRAVE SOLDIER

<mgharway> my personality is the same thin or fat,

<VioletSigh> that's not it

<nvrgivup> i'm more afraid i will be the same person and everyone

will find out

<mjd> yeah..assertive & looking out for yourself instead of bowing

to everyone else

<wannabfit> i think you hit it on the head

<Dancin4Joy> Incorporating the GOOD Thingso f the OLD us with the

PERSON we are BECOMING is important

<thinlynn> I'm not the same, I'm better.

<debrarae> I like myself

<Lady_J> Nope...I have already been there & done that for 6 whole

months.

<Bubblybeth> Both

<Beatlefan> both

<Kaoden39> No

<DaisyLu> I have not even started to worry about that,

<jana77> a brave soldier

<goodsis1> Both.

<joycel> True

<tomchamp> I want to be a male model LOL

<choppincroppinDeb> a little brave soldier

<AnnMarieBrown> brave

<karenb_54> a MAJOR COWARD!

<delimom05> a little of both I think......

<Sassybratt> both

<babydoll> a coward

<exccemp> brave

<mizcolleen> brave

<nvrgivup> i've been pretty brave actually

<debrarae> both

<Queenbee1> both

<pamyj1> a very brave little soldier

<Coco> are you actually reading any of these responses?

<Jody428> I have no expectations beyond reaching goal...I've NEVER

really been thin so have nothing to compare it to!

<arfiebslim> Brave little soldier

<Kaoden39> I have been very brave

<Gertabelle> totally brave little soldier

<nursebarbara> Little Brave Solider

<Dancin4Joy> aw

<LLee8251> Brave.

<dukesdad> its like a dream that wil never happen

<Squeegie82> a little brave soldier

<pokersweet> been sick & on my back

<kayann> both

<biskit_> pnut can i call tonite/

<texas_hopeful> busy ...brave

<mgharway> very brave! exercised with a cast on every single day and

ate right! no coward here!

<choppincroppinDeb> except a few late nights with the kitchen

cabinet

<mjd> mostly a brave soldier..but a little cowardly lion too

<susieq64> I've been a coward.

<thinlynn> Pretty brave right now.

<debbee> a big coward

<wannabfit> brave richard I lost 88 pounds finally

<karenb_54> unless you count the fact that I stood my ground and

demanded my family get their act together!

<StarBurst> mostly brave

<RIRED1958> I've been brave more than I've been a coward so far!

<delimom05> dreams do come true

<Lady_J> A Couward.

<ploomis214> ive been brave for the most part but my body hasnt been

cooperating

<jean1211> a brave little soldier

<seriouseyz> brave for the most part

<ellenmae2> both

<arfiebslim> Thanks to your Stomach Formula...OUCH!

<biskit_> brave

<S> REMEBER WE HAVE A 5 POUND WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE GOING

THIS MONTH AND I NEED YOU TO BE BRAVE

<Dancin4Joy> bisky - ?

<pokersweet> did 3 days of working out

<Sassybratt> I gained weight and am back to 350 but lost 5 inches in

waist

<Chrissy> A very big brave soldier

<insect> that is hard to say..because I have experienced what I

think is call a little bit of happy...a new thing for me

<mgharway> thanks to all your videos and motivations..

<Rita_R> You have to know by now that I love you too, and today I

was the bravest I have ever been in my entire life....

<S> OH I FORGOT SOMETHING REALLY IMPORTANT

<kittysmom> yes - brave

<Kaoden39> I went camping and hiked with my hubby and kids for the

1st time

<debrarae> what?

<seriouseyz> 1.5 gone so far for this month

<delimom05> what is it?

<kittysmom> yes?

<AnnMarieBrown> whast

<jean1211> yes

<arfiebslim> what?

<VioletSigh> done already

<peanut> oh we have another guy in here i didnt know that

<kayann> im going to do it

<Queenbee1> yeah?

<mgharway> ?

<pamyj1> what

<StarBurst> listening

<texas_hopeful> yes??

<Dancin4Joy> Do tell

<debrarae> 1 lbs for this month

<malbaker> coco he cannt respond to each and every statement

<exccemp> whats that

<kayann> i know i can

<delimom05> forgot to weigh this morning...

<mjd> that is awesome Rita

<Jody428> I have not yet missed the 5 pound challenge, don't intend

to let that start in September!

<wannabfit> what

<Chrissy> huh?

<DaisyLu> I am trying to be brave for the challenge

<joycel> Yes?

<Squeegie82> what is it?

<S> TODAY IS KAREN_54'S BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!

<duodogmom> Hi Everyone, ...Sorry I am late

<Lady_J> I'm working on it...I tossed out the sausages today! Yeah!

<Rita_R> thanks MJD

<Coco> just checking

<mgharway> happy bday!

<Dancin4Joy> lol nice

<kittysmom> happy birthday to you!

<arfiebslim> Happy Birthday

<Bubblybeth> HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

<buffster> happy bday karen

<biskit_> happy bday

<ploomis214> HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAREN!!!

<choppincroppinDeb> Happy birthday!

<Barbie_girl> Hey ya'll sorry i'm late

<debrarae> Happy Birthday sweet !

<Dancin4Joy> happy bdays

<RIRED1958> down 4 already this month

<tomchamp> Happy Birthday

<jean1211> Happy Birthday

<mjd> happy birthday karen!!!!

<Chrissy> Happy Happy B-day

<susieq64> Happy birthday !

<delimom05> woo hoo....Happy Birthday

<kayann> happy birthday

<Squeegie82> Happy Birthday

<O2BTHINAGIN> HaPPY b DAY kAREN!

<nvrgivup> Happy Birthday, !!!!

<AnnMarieBrown> HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAREN

<nursebarbara> Happy Birthday

<missb1061> Happy Birthday

<anadicom> happy birthday

<seriouseyz> Happy Birthday !

<pamyj1> Happy Birthday !!

<pokersweet> Happy Birthday KAREN!!!!

<wannabfit> Happy birthday karen

<Rita_R> Happy Birthday !

<bobo> Happy Birthday

<StarBurst> happy b.d

<mizcolleen> happy birthday

<exccemp> HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU

<Queenbee1> Happy Birthday

<Kaoden39> Happy birthday

<karenb_54> Thank you - I loved the singing phone message!

<Barbie_girl> HEy

<DaisyLu> Happy Birthday,

<Beatlefan> Happy Birthday

<LLee8251> Happy Birthday

<malbaker> happy bday!! karen!!!

<delimom05> may it be your best one ever

<VeroJo> Happy Birthday !

<thinlynn> happy Birthday !!!

<texas_hopeful> Happy Birthday !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

<joycel> Happy Birthday !

<Barbie_girl> Happy birthday

<Gertabelle> Happiest of birthdays and best year ever, KAREN!!!

<ellenmae2> Happy Birthday

<sweatnmary> happy Birthday, !!!!! Do you have to be _55

now?

<jean1211> I hope that you had a nice day

<karenb_54> Thanks everyone!!!!!

<mjd> imaginary cake for all!

<scrappy> Happy Birthday !!!

<S> I CALLED KAREN AT WORK TODAY AND I LEFT A MESSAGE ON HER

MACHINE AT WORK

<Lady_J> HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAREN!

<arfiebslim> lol

<karenb_54> not yet mary....

<S> AND I SANG TO HER

<peanut> yah happy b day

<Dancin4Joy> how sweet was that

<StarBurst> how did you know

<sweatnmary> ;-)

<delimom05> how sweet of you ......

<arfiebslim> wow...Lucky Girl

<ploomis214> soooo sweet

<debrarae> How sweet!

<karenb_54> did he ever! I have saved that message!

<Chrissy> Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

<thinlynn> AWW!

<seriouseyz> Awww! How sweet!

<kittysmom> oh i bet that made her day

<Lady_J> SWEET!

<Barbie_girl> awww that was nice of you richard

<Kaoden39> you are a doll

<exccemp> how cool

<missb1061> Awwwwww

<Rita_R> i love the singing messages the best

<Queenbee1> AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

<pamyj1> wow------star treatment

<duodogmom> Today is my granddaughter's birthday, she is just 3, we

took her out to eat.

<debrarae> wonderful

<delimom05> that would make my day

<pokersweet> how coool is that???!!

<wannabfit> that was so nice richard

<AnnMarieBrown> so cool

<Dancin4Joy> awww

<RIRED1958> you sweetie you

<LLee8251> That is nice.

<mgharway> how lucky ! that would be so wonderful to have

call me!

<susieq64> That's cute!

<nursebarbara> me too

<S> AND SHE WENT OUT TO LUNCH AND HAD A PIZZA AND A PITCHER

OF BEER AND CAME BACK TO LISTEN TO MY MESSAGE LOL I AM JUST KIDDING

<mgharway> but this isn't about me... this is richard's time

<Jody428> Wow, what an amazing birthday gift! We all get one of

those calls too, right ?

<seriouseyz> lol

<Chrissy> Awww...that is soooooooooooooooo sweet !

<Dancin4Joy> you're just tooo huggable lol..

<Rita_R> lol

<sweatnmary> LOL!

<debrarae>

<ploomis214> LOL

<arfiebslim> lol Ricahrd

<kittysmom> funny

<AnnMarieBrown> LOL

<Kaoden39> I remember three

<mizcolleen> lol

<wannabfit> LOL

<thinlynn> LOL

<kayann> lol

<Barbie_girl> lol

<choppincroppinDeb> lol

<arfiebslim> opps

<Dancin4Joy> lol

<Queenbee1> LOL LOL

<jean1211> lol

<delimom05> lol.........did she have salad too?????????lol

<DaisyLu> LOL

<Sassybratt> lol

<pokersweet> LOL!!!

<Lady_J> LOL! ! LOL!

<RIRED1958> LOL

<karenb_54> well the pizza had tuna on it and carrots - but

otherwise it was good!

<texas_hopeful> heehee

<LLee8251> LOL

<Bubblybeth> No - she had long island iced teas!!! LOL

<StarBurst> do you do that for all of us???

<debrarae> lol

<missb1061>

<pamyj1> LOL

<sweatnmary> doesn't drink beer! She goes for margaritas!

<S> JODY YOU WILL NEVER KNOW WHEN THE PHONE WILL RING AND IT

WILL BE ME

<Squeegie82> lol

<Gertabelle> so long as she uses her food mover!

<tomchamp> with perperoni LOL

<debrarae> OUCH Beth

<StarBurst> even to Canada

<delimom05> tuna and carrots....??????????????

<Chrissy> ha!

<debrarae> SO true

<Bubblybeth> That is soooo true!!!

<ploomis214> i would love that

<babydoll> i am waiting for that

<karenb_54> got thatright mary!

<susieq64> I can attest to that!

<kittysmom> in my wildest dreams

<Jody428> okay 28-Apr...I'll be waiting

<arfiebslim> I'm Waiting for my phone call...LOL

<babydoll> i would love itr

<S> LETS GET BACK TO OUR SUBJECT AT HAND AND THIGH

<debrarae> me too

<debrarae> OK

<texas_hopeful> you have my number?

<Dancin4Joy> oh ya?

<kittysmom> ug!

<RIRED1958> LOL

<peanut> why didnt you go ?

<mjd> house calls as well. ?

<delimom05> Thigh??????????

<Lady_J> ok.

<Gertabelle> isn't THAT the truth --- ring, ring...

<Barbie_girl> Hey , thanks for sending that e-mail to my

friend teresa for her birthday she really liked it lol

<Sassybratt> Jody I been waiting three years and he hasn't called

me....LOL

<arfiebslim> who's hand on who's thigh??

<delimom05> dont look at mine

<seriouseyz> lol

<Dancin4Joy> lol

<S> HOW MUCH HAVE YOU LOST THIS MONTH SO FAR

<Barbie_girl> thigh??? lol

<exccemp> some day my accomplishment will merit a phome call fro

myou

<sweatnmary> Just like Candid Camera! " when you least expect it...

any time... any place.... "

<mgharway> call, richard, call!!!

<S> OK BARBIE

<pamyj1> ooohhhhh

<Rita_R> did ya have to mention my thighs?? lol

<O2BTHINAGIN> 2lbs

<Squeegie82> 2 pounds

<AnnMarieBrown> 2 pounds

<arfiebslim> 3 1/2 pounds

<texas_hopeful> oubh

<sandyatksn> 6 pounds

<anadicom> 6 lbs

<Queenbee1> 1 pound

<debrarae> sassybratt email him and ask

<jana77> 5lbs

<Coco> 8 lbs

<Bubblybeth> I'm still struggling at goal!!!

<seriouseyz> 1.5

<nursebarbara> .5

<karenb_54> .5 pounds - half a freaking pound!

<susieq64> 2 lbs.

<nvrgivup> 24 pounds

<tomchamp> 3.8 pounds

<kittysmom> 3

<joycel> 4 pounds

<mgharway> 1 pound because of the cast

<duodogmom> 3 1/2#

<Chrissy> I have lost 3 pounds since Sept. 1st

<RIRED1958> 4 POUNDS!

<delimom05> am not sure...maybe half a pound....

<debrarae> I've lost 1 lbs. I've been ill

<Gertabelle> 2 lbs? maybe 3.

<choppincroppinDeb> 3 lbs

<pokersweet> don't know yet, will tell you next week

<exccemp> 15 pounds

<Dancin4Joy> I'm flying up and down three pounds it's driving me

nuts

<Rita_R> 4

<Tinamator> 4 pounds 20 in all so far!

<StarBurst> don't know

<ellenmae2> 1.75

<Kaoden39> 14

<texas_hopeful> : " >

<Lady_J> NONE. I gained.

<sweatnmary> Can I go to the bathroom before I answer that

question? ;-)

<seriouseyz> Wow, WTG everyone!

<DaisyLu> I have gained three, but hoping to have loose some by

Wednesday

<peanut> not nearly enough

<VioletSigh> 5

<mizcolleen> 2 pounds

<ploomis214> .4 for the month:(

<missb1061> afraid to look

<pokersweet> tom is my wi day at home

<kayann> maintaining yet

<LLee8251> At least 2 pounds

<jean1211> I won't weight in till next monday

<bobo> I gained, or at least my clothes were heavier tonight

<mjd> 4

<tomchamp> lost 37 total

<Squeegie82> funny sweatnmary!

<Chrissy> wtg everyone!

<mgharway> weighing in wed..

<S> REMEMBER WE HAVE 4 MONTHS LEFT THIS YEAR IF YOU LOSE 5

POUNDS A MONTH THAT WOULD BE A 20 POUND WEIGHT LOSS

<Dancin4Joy> Still the lowest weight I've been in years but it's

crazy making

<Jody428> too soon to say for sure...water retention and all...I'll

get back to you on that next week

<wannabfit> since March 88 pounds just finally am able to weigh on a

reg dr scale found out last week I am so excited to share

<S> WOULDN'T THAT FEEL GOOD

<arfiebslim> whoo hoo

<Dancin4Joy> Well I lost twice that in a few weeks

<kittysmom> i am ther

<pokersweet> been very sick this month so far

<buffster> yeah

<debrarae> Yes

<seriouseyz> sure would

<Rita_R> uh huh

<StarBurst> you bet

<nursebarbara> yes

<Queenbee1> yes it would

<Squeegie82> That's what I gained over the summer months

<O2BTHINAGIN> oh yeah!

<texas_hopeful> Yes

<Barbie_girl> That would be awesome

<dukesdad> wish

<kayann> yesit would

<AnnMarieBrown> Yippeeeeeeeee

<Kaoden39> All great pounds

<delimom05> that would be wonderful and my dr. would be so happy

<Sassybratt> No I want 50 lbs off

<duodogmom> YEP!!!

<milliesmom>

<joycel> Great!

<jean1211> yes

<mgharway> does the 4 months count sept? if not then its 3 months

<nvrgivup> maybe i can keep losing 24 pounds a week

<choppincroppinDeb> Yeah! a dress for th xmas party 2 sizes smaller!

<ellenmae2> Sure will

<susieq64> Gotta lose some more weight before the next cruise!

<Lady_J> Yes..it would.

<Bubblybeth> - who's the person looking back at me when I

look in the mirror?????

<arfiebslim> GET Going Teena!!! LOL

<debrarae> I wish !

<seriouseyz> lol laura

<Tinamator> it does feel good

<S> YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A COWARD AND LIE ABOUT YOUR WEIGHT

YOU CAN TELL EVERYONE YOU LOST 20 POUNDS

<DaisyLu> yes-it would put me al,ost at goal

<RIRED1958> THAT WOULD FEEL AWESOME!

<texas_hopeful> I would love to lose 20 pounds!!!!!!!!

<exccemp> I can't wait. I'm not buying new clothes till these fall

off

<Sassybratt> by the new year

<anadicom> look out Secret here i come

<Gertabelle> 20 pounds by the end of the year would be a miracle!!

<kittysmom> dance dance revolution 2 hours a day. I am determined

<kayann> have wedding to go to in Oct

<mjd> my husband would be thrilled thats for sure

<karenb_54> it would richard - especially since it would mean I am

holding up my end of the bargain ... the one I made with myself and

the world on 9/11

<arfiebslim> whoo hoo

<debrarae> right

<susieq64> That would be fantastic!

<pokersweet> still I journaled everything I ate

<Coco> gained 35 lbs back since Ivan hit two years ago

<Chrissy> Not me...I lie about my weight

<StarBurst> my fall clothing is too big already .... it is wonderful

<Dancin4Joy> Sweet Kitty!

<S> AND IF THEY DO NOT BELIEVE YOU GET OUT THE SCALE AND GET

ON IT FOR THME

<sandyatksn> that would be great: " >

<Queenbee1> that's right

<Barbie_girl> If I lost 20 pounds I would tell anyone that was

around lol

<delimom05> no one believes what I weight

<bobo> I wish I could make 40, I want to be under 200 by 2007

<Dancin4Joy> I do - at Slimmons all the time

<peggyann> screw them

<AnnMarieBrown> That would put me just under 200 pounds

<kittysmom> that would be brave! to weight in front of them!

<Queenbee1> true

<delimom05> you can do it......

<StarBurst> not likely !!!

<nursebarbara> the best part of QM2 was C32 the nightclub I dance

for 30 minutes with everyone

<pokersweet> but feel real bad about not being able to hit the

exercise room

<Lady_J> I would LOVE to do that too!

<arfiebslim> how many people will be at the retreat ????

<choppincroppinDeb> Me too anne!!! I would be 199! Wow what a goal!

<Sassybratt> I don't need to proove my weight to anyone except ME

<Tinamator> No one would be here to see my scale at 3 am

<Gertabelle> I was telling everyone today that I lost 15 lbs. I'm

inviting them to work out with me after school.

<S> YES MANY OF YOU WOULD GO UNDER 200 POUNDS AND SOME OF YOU

WOULD GO UNDER 300 POPUNDS

<exccemp> I would love to be back down to 200

<wannabfit> I wanna lose 38 by Dec

<missb1061> I did when I went to Slimmons - and it kept me in check

<S> ARFIEBSLIM I DON'T HAVE THE COUNT AS YET

<Barbie_girl> I just need to go under 160 pounds

<kittysmom> we will look marvelous!

<RIRED1958> If I can lose 23 lbs by 12/31 I'll be under 200 for the

first time in 15 years!

<teenystar> i wish

<arfiebslim> thank you sweetie

<Dancin4Joy> I would be under 250!!

<mgharway> would like to hit 190..

<dukesdad> or under

<pokersweet> WTW Sassy!!

<S> LETS GET FOCUSED TONIGHT ABOUT THE REST OF THE MONTH

<biskit_> red you can

<Sassybratt> If I work hard from now to new year could I lose 50

lbs ?

<delimom05> ok

<arfiebslim> yes

<Chrissy> yes sir

<pokersweet> WTG

<kittysmom> yes

<duodogmom> That would put me closer to 200 than I have been in 10

years!

<kayann> okay

<DaisyLu> ok

<jean1211> ok

<Barbie_girl> I need to loose this soon so I won't get in the 170's

<debrarae> I'll be well within my maximum weight limit. I won't be

overweight anymore

<Gertabelle> I'm in.

<texas_hopeful> yay

<AnnMarieBrown> right

<debrarae> OK

<exccemp> OK

<Lady_J> ok.

<Squeegie82> ok

<Queenbee1> yes

<ellenmae2> ok

<wannabfit> ok

<joycel> okay

<LLee8251> Ok

<S> IF YOU ARE NOT LOSING A POUND TO A POUND AND A HALF A

WEEK YOU ARE NOT TRYING HARD ENOUGH

<RIRED1958> I'm determined to be down another ten before I see you

in October biskit!

<Lady_J>

<StarBurst> I agree

<biskit_> go red

<Queenbee1> yes

<debrarae> ok

<Barbie_girl> That's true

<kittysmom> i can't dance any faster or harder!

<Squeegie82> That is true

<Coco> very true

<kayann> i start out good then -----

<delimom05> that is right.......

<choppincroppinDeb> ditto

<Sassybratt> could I lose more in a week?

<texas_hopeful> true

<arfiebslim> I wanted to be under 200 before the retreat, but I

still have 13 lbs to go...waa

<susieq64> I know that I need to try harder.

<insect> I'll try...tomorrow is the anniversay of my mother's

passing

<mjd> my eyes are tired..i thought focused said something else.....

<karenb_54> i can do it if i try - instead of doing nothing

<nursebarbara> how do you lose when you travel?

<Beatlefan> thats true

<duodogmom> , I've been doing " Silver Foxes " every day...I

LOVE it!

<kayann> so sorry insect

<mgharway> doing all that i can physically and mentally. and keeping

my mouth shut for a change!

<seriouseyz> ((((Insect)))))

<AnnMarieBrown> I am losing 1 to 2 pounds a week. I have only stayed

the same 2 times

<Bubblybeth> ((((GAIL)))))) Hang in there!

<Lady_J> ((GAIL)))

<Gertabelle> There is no try - only do or not do.

<DaisyLu> I have been doing beter lately than in August though

<arfiebslim> GAil..so sorry

<debrarae> (((GAIL))) I'm here for you

<Dancin4Joy> not sure what to think of that yet

<karenb_54> (((Gail)))

<goodsis1> (((((((((((((((((Gail)))))))))))))))

<sweatnmary> It's already been a year, Gail? I'll be thinking of

you.

<peanut> sorry insect

<StarBurst> it is scale time for me tomorrow and I am expecting

grrrrreeeaaat things

<S> SO WHAT COULD THE PROBLEM BE TOO MUCH FOOD OR NOT ENOUGH

SWEAT

<texas_hopeful> Hugs...Gail

<RIRED1958> you're in my prayers insect

<wannabfit> ((((((((GAIL))))))))))))))))

<Beatlefan> (((Gail))))

<nvrgivup> love you gail

<Jody428> both!

<milliesmom> sweat

<Rita_R> both

<Bubblybeth> Both

<sweatnmary> both

<delimom05> both

<kayann> way to much food

<pamyj1> both

<O2BTHINAGIN> both

<AnnMarieBrown> both

<missb1061> Both

<Sassybratt> not enough sweat

<RIRED1958> NOT ENOUGH SWEAT

<arfiebslim> not enough sweat

<teenystar> food

<Jody428> if you don't meet your goal it's a combination of both!

<mizcolleen> both

<sandyatksn> or a combo?

<joycel> both

<texas_hopeful> BOTH!!!!!!!!

<Squeegie82> over the summer it was a lot of both

<karenb_54> too much food - you can't eat 5000 calories a day and

lose - even if you are moving

<insect> thanks

<Barbie_girl> both especially the food

<choppincroppinDeb> not enough toning!

<kittysmom> too much food - well not the right foods

<Gertabelle> both

<exccemp> sweat

<Dancin4Joy> I haven't figurd out teh forumula yet - but I know

water has something to do with it too

<Chrissy> both if I am not losing

<ellenmae2> sweat

<peanut> try both for me

<jean1211> both

<delimom05> change your exercises around a little too

<susieq64> A combinatioin of them both!

<debrarae> I was ill. I exercised, and ate right. It wasn't enough

<mgharway> plenty of sweating! more water

<mjd> both

<Lady_J> Too much food.

<marmar> hi everybody?????????????????????????????

<DaisyLu> wrong kind of food was the problem

<StarBurst> not focused

<jean1211> emotions

<pokersweet> both

<Sassybratt> does shivering count as exercise.....LOL

<Barbie_girl> but i'd rather sweat that is easier for me

<susieq64> Hi marmar!

<bobo> the last 5 days that has been the problem, usually it is too

little food and too little sweat

<sweatnmary> Hey, Marmar!

<Beatlefan> too much food always

<malbaker> hey marmar

<delimom05> lol sassy

<S> WHEN YOU ARE EATING TOO MUCH FOOD THE BODY DOES NOT FEEL

LIKE MOVING PLAIN AND SIMPLE

<peanut>

<Jody428> I'm averaging 8 pounds a month...working hard !

<ploomis214> i workout every single day, my shoulder is healed

enough so i can POTP without crying out in pain

<seriouseyz> Lately, not enough food...but I'm trying! Also meds for

me...which will soon be gone!

<jean1211> especially today

<arfiebslim> yes, Teena..it's very cold here too

<debrarae> true

<StarBurst> yes

<Barbie_girl> that's true too

<kittysmom> true

<RIRED1958> right!

<pamyj1> got that right

<AnnMarieBrown> so true

<mgharway> too much sugar does that!

<Beatlefan> i know tha

<nursebarbara> I drop weight when I have a set routine

<Lady_J> True.

<pokersweet> thats right

<duodogmom> For Sure

<DaisyLu> so very true

<Dancin4Joy> yes - I hate feeling full so that helps a LOT

<debrarae> excellent Jody

<StarBurst> it doesn't like it at any time

<atropic99> OH MY GOSH THAT IS SO TRUE RICHARD

<S> IF YOU FEEL STUFFED YOU WON'T WANT TO HUFF AND PUFF

<texas_hopeful> yep...I feel terrible

<Squeegie82> That is so true especially if it is a fatty rich food

<susieq64> I can definetly feel it when I overeat!

<Rita_R> it makes a huge difference

<VioletSigh> too little, no energy

<kittysmom> cute!!!!!!!1111

<delimom05> you wont want to do anything

<wannabfit> true

<debrarae> so true

<S> GUILT HAS A WAY OF HIDING OUR DANCING SHOES

<milliesmom> cute

<Chrissy> That's a good one!

<Sassybratt> 30 right now... think Iris is going to get that snow

ball soon....hehe

<arfiebslim> and blow your house down?

<ploomis214> i workout in the morning before i eat

<delimom05> you feel ill

<exccemp> losing these 18 pounds has really motivated me to do more

<Lady_J> TRue.

<sweatnmary> It's nice that it's getting cooler now, too!

<Barbie_girl> yes it does

<debrarae> That's why I follow the fm to the letter

<Beatlefan> thats true

<nursebarbara> not me

<mgharway> , are you gearing us up early for thanksgiving

coming??,

<kittysmom> dance barefoot!

<texas_hopeful>

<Sassybratt> yep

<RIRED1958> :-)

<mjd> not always; sometimes it makes you mad enough to pull them out

again

<debrarae> yep mg

<S> SOME PEOPLE GAIN WEIGHT AND THEY TELL ME THEY ARE NOT

GOING TO EXERCISE UNTIL THEY GET DOWN TO A BETTER WEIGHT.

<Dancin4Joy> no wa y

<arfiebslim> huh?

<missb1061> It all seems so overwhelming at times

<Gertabelle> i'm committed to exercise to deal with my emotional

roller coaster

<Barbie_girl> that's not gonna happen

<Sassybratt> no way

<ploomis214> thats dumb

<milliesmom> doesn't work that way

<seriouseyz> not good

<nvrgivup> why not?

<debrarae> I don't think that works

<Chrissy> won't work for long

<kittysmom> exeercise is the key

<Dancin4Joy> nonsensical

<pokersweet> ????

<Rita_R> makes no sense

<RIRED1958> I need to " shake my booty "

<thinlynn> That doesn't work.

<mgharway> better start thinking ahead earlier than late!!

<nursebarbara> i love exercise

<Squeegie82> That is just being a big COWARD

<DaisyLu> does it work that way?

<Beatlefan> that doesnt make any sense

<Barbie_girl> you have to exercise in order to loose the weight

<delimom05> so how are they going to get down to a better weight

without moving?

<S> I TOLD HER EXERCISE WAS THE BEST WAY OF GETTING THE

WEIGHT OFF

<choppincroppinDeb> lol never going to happen that way...I've used

that excuse to not do certain moves

<texas_hopeful> not good

<pamyj1> no way

<joycel> It won't happen

<Gertabelle> I exercise now, but I won'

<debrarae> (((MissB))) Hang in there

<arfiebslim> yes

<duodogmom> That's what I thought, ...Boy, was I wrong

<Queenbee1> I walk a mile everyday

<Dancin4Joy> ya

<AnnMarieBrown> true

<texas_hopeful> ture

<Squeegie82> YEP IT IS

<pokersweet> what are they smokin " ???

<Beatlefan> true

<LLee8251> tomorrow never comes if you do that

<texas_hopeful> true..

<peanut> 1957 here

<debrarae> You're right. I hope she listened to you.

<texas_hopeful>

<S> EVERYDAY YOU DO NOT EXERCISE YOU STORE CALORIES

<mgharway> i have so much more energy now that i exercise every

single day!

<delimom05> you have to do some sort of moving that body

<StarBurst> Thanksgiving comes early in Canada ... any tips please

<bobo> it's very hard to exercise with all this weight

<Gertabelle> I won't run or dance until my weight is lower.

<debrarae> That's true

<RIRED1958> right

<arfiebslim> oh my

<kittysmom> yes

<RIRED1958> right

<texas_hopeful> amen to that

<atropic99> Hi Jackie

<Barbie_girl> I need to remember that one

<milliesmom> not nice to store calories

<Queenbee1> right

<Sassybratt> I did it first day and fell .... I just bounced better

then I do now.....

<arfiebslim> I'm glad to know that

<AnnMarieBrown> That so true

<wannabfit> that was my excuse for awhile but than I started moving

and now I feel brand new

<delimom05> portions starburst

<susieq64> Calories I don't need!

<marmar> OH MY

<buffster> lol myshelves are stocked

<nursebarbara> I exercise everyday

<mgharway> start preparing now starburst!

<seriouseyz> also if you exercise, you won't have as much hanging

skin...right?

<pamyj1> and then you have to have a big clearence sale-----

<harris6home> Hi Janet

<Beatlefan> I try to exercise every day

<StarBurst> thanks delimom

<dukesdad> i wish i could walk around block

<Coco> maybe their exercise clothes dont fit

<Bubblybeth> Tommorrow never comes because by the time tomorrow

comes it's today and tomorrow is tomorrow.

<S> YOU STORE THEM IN YOUR CHIN AND IN YOUR ARMS YOU STORE

THEM IN YOUR BELLY AND YOUR BACK

<joycel> You have to move

<atropic99> miss you

<debrarae> At least YOU stayed CONCIOUS Teena

<texas_hopeful> ugh

<milliesmom> not a pretty sight

<debrarae> That's so true

<arfiebslim> And dont' forget the thighs

<Dancin4Joy> Oh the president is talking about courage - he stole

our topic - YOUR Comments are BETTER

<kittysmom> and on my thighs

<mgharway> it goes right to my thighs richard!

<Lady_J> WHAT?! Big Mistake!

<Beatlefan> I dont want to store any more

<delimom05> they are in my belly......too much of them

<Queenbee1> That is so true

<susieq64> And my butt! Ugh!

<texas_hopeful> butt too

<Sassybratt> barely debbie doo

<RIRED1958> just walk a few steps to get started dukesdad

<goodsis1> I actually took my boys for a REAL walk this morning...

it was hard but I did it.

<choppincroppinDeb> I can see all those fat cells

<kayann> what about butt

<insect> my belly

<sweatnmary> I heard that, too, DAncin'!

<mjd> duskesdad, ther is a taspe you can do in a chair

<RIRED1958> it'll all add up!

<Jody428> I dont need any more baggage in my chin!

<S> AND BOY THOSE CALORIES CAN ADD UP CAN'T THEY . 3500 OR

THME EQUALS A POUND

<ploomis214> wtg laura

<texas_hopeful> yes!!!

<arfiebslim> whew

<StarBurst> yes for sure

<debrarae> Yes

<delimom05> they add up too fast

<Bubblybeth> You can do any of 's tapes from a chair.

<choppincroppinDeb> thats all???????

<Lady_J> No kidding.

<AnnMarieBrown> wow

<Dancin4Joy> nice going laura

<mgharway> forget the president dancin4joy-he wants nothing to do

with the children of our nation being overweight!

<pamyj1> I've got to concentrate on my middle---that's where

everything is going these days

<Gertabelle> stunning.

<malbaker> any tape can be done in a chair

<LLee8251> Add up fast.

<Queenbee1> yes they can

<kittysmom> and it is easy to eat 3500 if you aren't careful

<kayann> whoa

<Tesse> I have a excercise question?

<Rita_R> i can eat 3500 extra cals no problem, thats my biggest

problem...

<Dancin4Joy> I know!!!

<harris6home> been this lately

<S> I NEED YOU TO BE BRAVE WHEN YOU LOOK AT FOOD THAT IS

STARING BACK AT YOU

<wannabfit> thats right Beth

<susieq64> They add up really quickly! Especially if you don't keep

track of what you're eating!

<Dancin4Joy> Drives me nuts

<debrarae> Yes

<kittysmom> i will be

<kayann> okay

<duodogmom> 3500 calories was what I was eating daily before

Foodmover

<atropic99> me too

<arfiebslim> yes

<Beatlefan> i will be richard

<texas_hopeful> okay.. LOL

<pamyj1> it says Eat me!

<seriouseyz> me too Rita

<Gertabelle> you need to be brave to read labels!!

<AnnMarieBrown> That means I lost 7000 caleries last week

<Queenbee1> yes

<pokersweet> make the right choices

<delimom05> only have healthy things in my fridge

<karenb_54> brave - in so many ways - guess that's what it is truly

all about

<Lady_J> I'm working on it.

<susieq64> Okay . Can do!

<RIRED1958> dukesdad....just one step at a time!

<bobo> right now I don't ever want to see food again

<milliesmom> tell the food only eat good food

<Squeegie82> ok

<mjd> staring iisnt the problem..when it starts to call my name,

though.....

<nvrgivup> you worked them off annmarie

<nursebarbara> I would like your steamer for my Birthday

will they be out by Oct 21st

<debrarae> right annemarie

<Lady_J> Seriously.

<jean1211> the President is on TV now.

<Chrissy> I see your letter in my mind and it pulls me back in

line!

<mgharway: pamyj1> i agree, my food says eat me too!

<AnnMarieBrown> so true

<Barbie_girl> I need to be like Clair Huxtable on the Cosby show

last night when Cliff asked her if she watned any food she said i'm

not hungry lol

<Dancin4Joy> hmm my food is kinda boring

<S> YOU NEED TO LOOK AT FOOD AND SEE WHAT IT REALLY IS. IS IT

NOURISHMENT TO YOU OR HAS IT TURNED INTO SHEAR ENJOYMENT

<Bubblybeth> Rule the food - don't let the food rule you!

<Sassybratt> you get up early in AM what is the best time to

eat and space meals out .... what time is best to eat breakfast in

morning.... I get up usually at 4 AM?

<pamyj1>

<milliesmom> nourishment

<Barbie_girl> enjoyment

<kittysmom> eat to live - dont live to eat

<nvrgivup> i never enjoy food

<insect> staring...its the foods that talk to you that are

problems..lol

<Beatlefan> thats a good way of looking at it

<debrarae> For me it's nourishment

<delimom05> good one Beth

<Gertabelle> I ate things I didn't even enjoy - just habit.

<pokersweet> if you don't buy it( the bad stuff) you won't have to

worry about it

<Lady_J> ok.

<AnnMarieBrown> It doesn't control me anymore I control it

<buffster> really laura?

<mgharway> i use to think that ice cream was nourishment..

<Squeegie82> more nourishment, but it does help if you enjoy the

taste

<choppincroppinDeb> preach to the choir!

<Rita_R> its my partner in life and that aint right

<S> AT THE BEGINING OF OUR CHAT THIS EVENING WE TALKED ABOUT

ALL THE BRAVE PEOPLE THAT PROTECT US EVERY DAY IN THIS COUNTRY

<arfiebslim> lol it's nourishment now, it used to be " heaven "

<bobo> right now neither, pure misery

<nvrgivup> really

<RIRED1958> kick up the flavor dancin4joy with lots of herbs

<debrarae> good one beth

<Tesse> I was told once that if you excercise and burn say, 200 cal

that when you are done, your body continues to burn about the same

amount. Is that true?

<mjd> sweatinmary called it..enjoyment & entertainment

<exccemp> I used to think it was enjoyment but it was just a crutch

<Barbie_girl> 4 am sassy? How come so early?

<arfiebslim> yes

<DaisyLu> trying to make it nourishment

<pamyj1> I hold the fork!!

<duodogmom> that's part of the problem...I LOVE food.

<debrarae> yes

<Queenbee1> yes

<Sassybratt> right

<mgharway> yes

<Lady_J> yes.

<Kaoden39> yes

<wannabfit> yes richard

<choppincroppinDeb> yes!

<S> THERE IS NO WAY TO TOTALLY THANK THEM FOR ALL THE GOOD

THAT THEY DO SO WE HONOR THEM ALL TONIGHT

<O2BTHINAGIN> God bless um all!!!

<debrarae> I think you're brave by the way . You've taken

risks for us, that few people would have thought of.

<arfiebslim> yes

<Chrissy> Amen

<Dancin4Joy> do we really love food? We dont eat the freinds we love

do we?

<milliesmom> we sure do.

<kittysmom> yes

<seriouseyz> you are so right .

<kayann> amen

<StarBurst> yes amen to that

<missb1061> yes

<pokersweet> Amen!

<Lady_J> Amen.

<Rita_R> lol Joy

<AnnMarieBrown> amen to that

<Dancin4Joy> yes that'st rue

<debrarae> Yes

<Queenbee1> yes

<nvrgivup> actually when i finally could keep it down last week i

enjoyed it buffy:P

<joycel> Yes

<texas_hopeful> yes...amen...

<wannabfit> amen

<Kaoden39> so true

<susieq64> God bless all of them and their families!

<jean1211> May God bless them

<DaisyLu> yes, we do honor them

<Dancin4Joy> =) Rita

<LLee8251> Amen

<mgharway> the WTC lights are shining. my family is watching them

right now outside!

<nursebarbara> amen

<S> I DO PRAY FOR THEIR FAMILIES OF THE VICTIMS THAT PARISHED

IN THIS NIGHTMARE

<choppincroppinDeb> blessed be

<arfiebslim> I've been thinking about them all day today and thier

families

<Dutchess> yes

<Squeegie82> Amen

<karenb_54> and my birthday gift to myself this year is to live my

life in honor of all of them - that's the only gift I can give them

and myself....

<duodogmom> Good point, dancin

<biskit_> pnut i am not touching that

<arfiebslim> yes

<debrarae> me too RIchard

<Squeegie82> me too

<milliesmom> me too

<O2BTHINAGIN> so do I

<RIRED1958> amen

<Queenbee1> yes

<AnnMarieBrown> me too

<Gertabelle> and for all those since...

<Dancin4Joy> yes

<Kaoden39> so do I

<jean1211> And hold them in his safe care

<missb1061> me too

<Jody428> so do I

<nvrgivup> Amen

<kittysmom> we should all pray for them tonight

<Rita_R> its hard to believe its been 5 years already...

<wannabfit> me too

<tomchamp> amen

<Beatlefan> so do i

<Lady_J> definitely.

<joycel> Me too

<marmar> PME TOO

<debrarae> right Gertabelle

<exccemp> Amen

<Dancin4Joy> totally

<insect> happy birthday !!

<mgharway> yes.

<arfiebslim> I know Rita

<pokersweet> I do too

<susieq64> Me too.

<DaisyLu> so do I

<Squeegie82> and for those who are getting sick from helping

<karenb_54> thanks gail

<arfiebslim> seems like yesterday

<Kolohe> me too

<Rita_R> it doess

<Dancin4Joy> I'm so glad I didn't get on that plane

<nursebarbara> amen

<debrarae> me too dancin4joy

<mjd> yes squeegie..thats the scary thing

<debrarae> me too

<S> I WILL WATCH A LITTLE TV TONIGHT BUT NOT A LOT I CAN'T DO

IT TO MYSELF

<Beatlefan> its hard to watch

<Rita_R> you were booked for one of those flights Joy? wow how

scary...

<arfiebslim> I'm really nervous about getting on that plane in

October...YIKES!

<debrarae> (((S)))

<exccemp> it has been soo sad all day

<Dancin4Joy> Yeah

<Barbie_girl> Hey richard watch the disney channel it will make you

laugh lol

<Sassybratt> yep especially when it seems like yesterday ... but I

am glad it's not yesterday cause our country wouldn't have the ones

captured that they do now

<texas_hopeful> me too...very sad

<pokersweet> It's hard, I know

<Barbie_girl>

<delimom05> watch a video .....a good one....maybe an old

musical

<Queenbee1> I taped it that day

<S> I CAN'T WAIT FOR THEM TO BUILD WHATEVER THEY WILL BUILD

THERE

<Lady_J> (((RICHARD)))

<choppincroppinDeb> I'm not going to watch at all, it would add to

much stress. HUGS RICHARD

<AnnMarieBrown> It is still to hard to watch

<karenb_54> after 5 years i can finally say I realize it does

nothing - I spoke to the spirits today instead....

<Bubblybeth> I " m going to watch a video - a funny movie!

<susieq64> It is sad.

<seriouseyz> oh my gosh Dancin...thank goodness.

<mgharway> its just too sad..

<arfiebslim> yes

<Kaoden39> My memories are vivid enough

<Beatlefan> me too

<duodogmom> I don't fly anymore

<debrarae> me neither

<Lady_J> Me too.

<Queenbee1> me neither

<DaisyLu> no it is way to depresing to watch too much tv

<debrarae> mine too Kaoden

<joycel> Nor can I

<AnnMarieBrown> me too

<sweatnmary> Wow, Joy. We're glad you didn't get on it, either! I

was also glad wasn't traveling that day.

<Dancin4Joy> II'm not ready to be 'over it' yet

<mjd> I agree kaoden

<peanut> you are also brave , look at all the people you have

helped over the years, and all of us here tonight

<Rita_R> me too, i want to go back to see what they build, seeing

ground zero was so heartbreaking

<Queenbee1> It wa sad for me as well

<LLee8251> Me too.

<Dancin4Joy> thanks

<texas_hopeful> I hope soon...

<susieq64> That will be nice to have a new place to reflect.

<S> I HAVE SEEN SO MANY SKETCHES AND DRAWINGS .......I JUST

HOPE IT IS BEAUTIFUL

<Queenbee1> me to

<jean1211> I know what you mean. After watching a show about 911. I

couldn't sleep lst night

<AnnMarieBrown> I am sure it will be

<debrarae> I'm sure it will be

<arfiebslim> I have never been there

<pokersweet> it will be

<Lady_J> Me too.

<Sassybratt> turn it to Hallmark channel and watch a family movie

<milliesmom> a truly wonderful tribute to all those who have passed

<delimom05> and representative

<karenb_54> its beauty will be in what it represents....not in its

physical appearance.....

<RIRED1958> one of our staff was on American Flight 11 that day

<exccemp> With Gods help it will be

<nursebarbara> Poor Steve Irwin died, I feel sorry for his family

<Kaoden39> I think simple is good too

<Dancin4Joy> hopefuly it will be the right thing

<wannabfit> me too

<susieq64> It should be!

<DaisyLu> I think it will be beautiful

<texas_hopeful> it should be

<pokersweet> it's NYC!

<Chrissy> Something light out of thedarkness

<mgharway> too many families are conflicted about the plans for the

site..

<Queenbee1> I've never been to Ny City

<S> SEVERAL DAYS AFTER IT HAPPENED I WAS STANDING WHERE THE

BUILDINGS ONCE STOOD

<debrarae> (((RIRED)))

<Squeegie82> I think they should have a moving wall, like they do

for the Viet Nam Vets

<nvrgivup> i hope the politicians and the bureaucrats finally get

their act together and get the memorial started...it'ss been too

long

<Barbie_girl> WAtch the Christian channel that should give

you hope

<arfiebslim> lol Teena, you'll cry on the Hallmark channel too

<AnnMarieBrown> really

<Dancin4Joy> ouch

<debrarae>

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

))

<S> I WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO DESCRIBE WHAT I SAY AROUND ME

<susieq64> That must have been emotional!

<arfiebslim> wow

<texas_hopeful> scary

<Dancin4Joy> i couldn't have don it

<Lady_J> Oh my!

<O2BTHINAGIN> ((((((((((((((((((((((()))))))))))))))))))))))

<mizcolleen> have been to NY many times since, but have never gone

there

<delimom05> I remember you were....that would have been so hard to

do......

<mjd> it was heartbreaking wasnt it?

<pamyj1> Think I'll go watch a comedy---I was watching TV earlier

today---there was a lot of the coverage aired

<pokersweet> mee too

<mgharway> i use to think they went into the skies and the heavens

above

<S> I HAD NIGHTMARES ABOUT IT FOR QUITE A WHILE

<seriouseyz> horrible...

<Dancin4Joy> al the flights were heading for LA but one

<Rita_R> devestation and emptiness

<sandyatksn> it had to be an eerie feeling

<Chrissy> Gosh...I could not have done that

<Sassybratt> yeah but at least its not from around me

<debrarae> I know that had to be very difficult for you .

<Queenbee1> ((((((((((((((((((((((( )))))))))

<arfiebslim> I'm sure you did sweetie

<jean1211> hugs

<Lady_J> I bet.

<Bubblybeth> I have a friend that helped with the clean up - I can't

get her to talk about it.

<susieq64> I can imagine.

<kayann> feeling sad again

<nursebarbara> we could see the towers crumb from the harbor

<Squeegie82> I still cringe when I hear an airplane flying what I

think is a little too low

<Dancin4Joy> sure you did - i wasn't there and i did

<AnnMarieBrown> that would have been hard to do

<Kaoden39> I think alot of people do

<Gertabelle> I still have a feeling of emptiness and sorrow about

this.

<choppincroppinDeb> I couldn't be that brave

<mgharway> i still have nightmares about it and that big black cloud

and being covered in ashes that day!

<S> EVERYTIME I GO THROUGH AIRPORTS YOU CAN FEEL THE

DIFFERENCE IN THE AIR

<Barbie_girl> don't do that to yourself

<debrarae> (((BETH))) Give her time

<RIRED1958> it really hasn't been that long...it took, 60 years to

get a WWII memorial

<Dancin4Joy> yes true

<nvrgivup> me too squeegie

<debrarae> True

<duodogmom> Many people were so affected by media coverage, they are

still having PTSD

<kittysmom> you really can

<AnnMarieBrown> true

<bobo> Ihave a friend who was working on Staten Island and watched

the whole thing

<choppincroppinDeb> yes

<thinlynn> yes you really can.

<pokersweet> My husband worked for the SI ferry & saw the people

jumping to their deaths

<arfiebslim> yes, I know....YIKES

<seriouseyz> yes, that's true

<Queenbee1> It's scary

<kayann> i feel secure

<texas_hopeful>

<Jody428> I bet you don't mock the gate agents anymore like you used

to, do you

<mjd> its true

<pamyj1> true RIRED

<Queenbee1> I bet

<S> FLYING HAS CHANGED SINCE 9/11 AND I DO THINK ITS CHANGE

IS FOR THE GOOD

<Barbie_girl> we have a small airport in our county

<susieq64> Yes you can. I don't enjoy flying anymore.

<AnnMarieBrown> I have never flown

<debrarae> me too

<Queenbee1> Yes

<O2BTHINAGIN> yes it is

<Kolohe> yes it has

<Sassybratt> could drive and site see.

<sweatnmary> Oh, my, Poker! How long was it before HE could sleep

without nightmares?

<nursebarbara> cruise ships too the dogs are really present

<jean1211> yes

<Rita_R> me too, they can search me all they like if it makes us

travel safely

<Bubblybeth> I'm flying for the first time since 9/11 in 3 1/2

weeks.

<arfiebslim> ok ok...enought...I still have to get on that plane in

Oct. don't scare this coward anymore

<seriouseyz> I liked it better actually, when they had the National

Guard posted at the airports.

<kittysmom> I for one don't mind the inconvenience

<bobo> everything has changed since 9/11

<mgharway> definitely.. jfk is hard to get through these days!

<Dancin4Joy> targeting little kids with weird names isn't quite the

right thing yet tho - it needs WORK

<pokersweet> I think so

<Gertabelle> LIFE has changed since 9/11

<texas_hopeful> yes

<joycel> Me too

<Lady_J> I think it is going to get worse too. THe enemies are

clever.

<pokersweet> he still can't get it out of his head

<susieq64> It does seem safer in some aspects.

<Bubblybeth> I agree Lady J

<texas_hopeful> we are brave

<RIRED1958> horrible, horrible day

<DaisyLu> life has changed since 9-11

<S> IT IS GOOD TO PROTECT OUR COUNTRY BUT REMEMBER MY FRIENDS

IT IS GOOD TO PROTECT YOUR BODY FROM ILLNESS AND DISEASE

<AnnMarieBrown> It was so hard to explain this to my two neices that

were living with me then

<sweatnmary> I can't imagine seeing that. His heart must have

stopped.

<wannabfit> Life sure has changed since 9/11

<StarBurst> armed customs officer between our 2 countries is scary

<Dancin4Joy> true

<Queenbee1> I still worry about our country

<arfiebslim> yes

<Barbie_girl> that's true too

<buffster> you cant be afraid my husband and son actually flew home

from ny today and it was fine

<Kaoden39> Very true

<debrarae> (((Pokersweet))) My prayers are with you, and him

<thinlynn> Very true.

<RIRED1958> I agree!

<RIRED1958> I'd rather take the time with extra screening than take

a chance

<Kolohe> so true

<mjd> amen to that

<debrarae> That's right

<sweatnmary> Yes, we are the real terrorists with our bodies!

<nursebarbara> amen to that

<Squeegie82> so true

<kittysmom> seems like the least we can do.

<Lady_J> Amen, ((RICHARD))).

<S> EVERYTIME YOU ARE BRAVE AND DROP SOME WEIGHT YOU ARE

PROTECTING YOUR BODY

<mgharway> thank you for all you have given me.. The gift of

life!!

<O2BTHINAGIN> amen

<Queenbee1> Yes it is

<susieq64> That's true. That's more likely to affect us than

terrorism.

<kayann> with diet excersize and rest

<exccemp> getting off this weight will help that

<jean1211> I'm tired. Mentally exhausting day. Sweet dreams to all.

Happy birthday . I love you Ricahrd.

<marmar> YESYES

<pokersweet> I lost a friend there & he witnessed it first hand

<Bubblybeth> It's probably safer today than ever to fly

<arfiebslim> yes

<AnnMarieBrown> yes

<Sassybratt> Richrd when is the best time to eat breakfast when you

get up at 4 am and have your meals spaced evenly ?

<Dancin4Joy> and Our Lives.. and loved ones

<debrarae> take care sweet Jean

<dukesdad> ok

<Coco> thats my motivation - to live for my daughter

<kittysmom> i never thought of it that way

<delimom05> we have to protect our bodies in order to keep them

strong in case anything like that does happen

<texas_hopeful> I love the word BRAVE

<Queenbee1> Yes

<bobo> I've worked in the same building for 30 years and because of

9/11 we have to have back ground checks and ID cards to get into

work from now on

<nursebarbara> I am really trying

<RIRED1958> arfie I feel the same....I'm a little nervous about a

direct flight from Boston to LA NEXT MONTH

<S> EVERYTIME YOU WALK , DANCE SWIM YOU PROTECT YOUR BODY

<Kaoden39> I never thought of it that way

<Barbie_girl> I do have good news, I heard of this baby at our

daycare who had seizures and stuff so we raised money for him to get

medical help and now he doesn't have seizures anymore becasue he had

a surgery

<duodogmom> I want to live to be 110yrs

<Dancin4Joy> dance...

<debrarae> Right RIchard

<Beatlefan> I will

<S> PLEASE MAKE GOOD CHOICES THIS WEEK

<kayann> gn

<Queenbee1> Yes richard

<susieq64> I like that thought!

<debrarae> I will

<Lady_J> THank you so VERY MUCH FOR REMINDING ME...I REALLY NEEDED

THAT TOO.

<Beatlefan> I will try

<kittysmom> i will

<Queenbee1> I will

<choppincroppinDeb> I will

<duodogmom> ok, richard

<S> MORE WATER LESS SODA

<joycel> I'm trying

<Tesse> WOW

<Squeegie82> I will try to do my best

<StarBurst> it is nice to know we will live forever

<Barbie_girl> ok

<wannabfit> I will

<AnnMarieBrown> I will

<Gertabelle> I promise.

<Rita_R> thats great Barbie

<marmar> Okay

<Chrissy> I will do my best

<LLee8251> Will do

<Beatlefan> more water

<Jody428> You bet I will !

<Dancin4Joy> (soda? who has that?)

<delimom05> we plan to

<kayann> i am doing my best and will do better

<S> MORE COOKING LESS EATING OUT

<debrarae> In my case NO SODO

<DaisyLu> I will

<Gertabelle> More water.

<dukesdad> ok

<Kaoden39> I'll try

<choppincroppinDeb> my water bottle is never away from me

<pamyj1> I will

<delimom05> gotcha richard

<Queenbee1> I only drink Water now

<mgharway> yes.

<Sassybratt> more water no soda

<kittysmom> i will drink 72 oz a day

<Gertabelle> Got it.

<debrarae> no problem there

<Squeegie82> definitely

<AnnMarieBrown> I have cut down on the soda alot

<choppincroppinDeb> I promise

<kayann> who eats out

<Barbie_girl> yeah i definately better do that or i end up suffering

later lol

<Beatlefan> less eating out?

<susieq64> Got it!

<texas_hopeful> Will do

<kittysmom> I will not eat out

<wannabfit> richard are you spying on me?

<Queenbee1> yes

<Dancin4Joy> no worries there lol

<tomchamp> tough

<S> MORE SALADS LESS SANDWICHES

<RIRED1958> good point richard

<duodogmom> UGH, you got me there

<mgharway> soda is my downfall. sticking to diet soda though

<Sassybratt> I gain every time I take a sip

<StarBurst> we promis

<Queenbee1> yes

<RIRED1958> you bet

<Beatlefan> more salads

<debrarae> right RIchard

<mgharway> had one tonight!

<kayann> always salad

<kittysmom> I will eat salads

<dukesdad> ok

<texas_hopeful> okay...

<AnnMarieBrown> no problem there

<S> MORE CHICKEN AND FISH LESS RED MEAT

<atropic99> I am not drinking pop anymore

<Gertabelle> I'll do it because you asked.

<texas_hopeful> I love salads

<StarBurst> less bread

<tomchamp> ok

<Kaoden39> I haven't had a soda since August 8

<pokersweet> I will when I get better, doctor told me to stay in

bed, but NOOOO i'm up chating with Mr, RS!!!

<Barbie_girl> i had chicken today

<debrarae> right

<Dancin4Joy> no worries there either

<sandyatksn> less sandwiches????????????oh

noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

<Queenbee1> yes

<mgharway> love chicken..

<nursebarbara> I was the only person in the pool last night doing 1

hour of laps during the pool party

<kittysmom> Can do

<AnnMarieBrown> will do

<delimom05> got that one covered

<O2BTHINAGIN> oh yeah!!!!

<pamyj1> more seat less bad food

<texas_hopeful> I don't like red meats

<Beatlefan> no meat of amy kind

<duodogmom> UGH, I don't eat chicken

<arfiebslim> no more soda for me...I quit drinking it months ago and

I don't even miss it

<S> LESS SALTY FOODS LIKE CHINESE AND ITALIAN

<kayann> love talapia

<pamyj1> more sweat!!!

<Dancin4Joy> no worries there

<Beatlefan> less salt

<Queenbee1> yes

<duodogmom> got me again

<AnnMarieBrown> not a problem

<debrarae> right

<arfiebslim> no processed food either

<kittysmom> can do that too

<mgharway> and canned goods richard..they are a killer in sodium!!

<tomchamp> oh n o

<Sassybratt> now he says that when I bought a half cow and pig......

just kidding

<O2BTHINAGIN> no italian food.... agggggggh

<mjd> more bravery..less cowardice

<S> MORE COMPLETE MEALS LESS EATING ON THE GO

<dukesdad> o man

<choppincroppinDeb> oh snap

<kayann> salt that a problem

<Dancin4Joy> don't like noodles

<twilitestar> you are so helpful, , thanks!

<susieq64> Okay! That's my downfall. Salty foods!

<Gertabelle> just don't swallow your sweat.

<debrarae> right

<mgharway> yes

<Queenbee1> yes

<texas_hopeful> okay...

<AnnMarieBrown> true

<Kaoden39> yes

<S> MORE FOOD FOR LUNCH LESS FOOD FOR DINNER

<Beatlefan> no eating on the go

<StarBurst> my downfall

<arfiebslim> yes

<debrarae> right

<O2BTHINAGIN> yes

<Gertabelle> can do.

<nvrgivup> LOL gerta

<kittysmom> that is a toughy

<pokersweet> no problem, it will be the same stinking chicken soup

tom.!! LOL

<Dancin4Joy> good idea - better planning

<S> MORE WHOLE WHEAT LESS WHITE FLOUR

<sandyatksn> that's a biggie

<Kaoden39> right

<ploomis214> awwww'

<Queenbee1> yes

<texas_hopeful> working on that

<arfiebslim> yes

<wannabfit> just the diet soda is a little problem for me I

alternate

<choppincroppinDeb> my downfall too

<AnnMarieBrown> working on that one

<marmar> right

<kayann> no midnight snacks?

<kittysmom> can do

<Barbie_girl> i only have 30 minutes for lunch lol

<Sassybratt> can we switch lunch and dinner

<Beatlefan> less flower

<O2BTHINAGIN> no trouble there

<Jody428> that is a tough one working full time...but I try

<debrarae> right

<mgharway> sorta

<tomchamp> complete with chips and desseert

<Queenbee1> I eat wheat bread

<bobo> that one is easy

<joycel> I just learnedm that

<Rita_R> sounds like these should be etched on stone tablets lol

<texas_hopeful> nothing but Whole Wheat

<sandyatksn> love those sweet potatoes

<arfiebslim> lol Rita

<mjd> thank you. God bless

<pamyj1> eat breakfast like a King, lunch like a princess dinner

like a pauper

<mizcolleen> lol Rita, good one

<Dancin4Joy> TRUE Rita - like the PBS show steps lol

<S> NO IT IS NOT EASY BUT REMEMBER IT IS NOT EASY TO CARRY

THE WEIGHT AROUND EITHER

<Rita_R> i was serious though, these are good

<Bubblybeth> On Mount Slimmons RIta!!! LOL

<Rita_R> exactly, Joy

<Chrissy> 's 10 Commandments

<mgharway> rita these are the commandments according to !

<biskit_> sit up strait

<pokersweet> can't wait till i'm up & about

<AnnMarieBrown> very true

<susieq64> No it's horrible!

<kittysmom> so true

<RIRED1958> I just started doing that ! Eating my larger meal

at noon

<duodogmom> So True

<Rita_R> LOL Beth

<dukesdad> true

<tomchamp> THANK YOU RICHARD

<Squeegie82> no it isn't

<Jody428> amen to t hat!

<debrarae> It is Rita. It's called the PROJECT ME PASSPORT

<Queenbee1> That's true

<VioletSigh> the 10 'Slimmandants'

<arfiebslim> True

<debrarae> Right

<DaisyLu> very trrue

<Barbie_girl> you've got that right and it's not easy to be

constipated lol sorry

<arfiebslim> Mount Slimmons???

<mgharway> Thank you !!!

<Dancin4Joy> cite

<Rita_R> ineed Mgharway

<Dancin4Joy> cute

<kayann> lolviolet

<StarBurst> we have missed your encouragement thank you

<nvrgivup> good one donna

<wannabfit> true

<Gertabelle> LOL Violet!

<arfiebslim>

<VioletSigh> thanks

<texas_hopeful> I agree

<Barbie_girl> Yeah richard we missed you

<Bubblybeth> Slimmandments!

<Queenbee1> Thanks richard for helping me

<mgharway> love it arfiebslim!!!

<pamyj1>

<Kaoden39> Thank you

<tomchamp> YOU ARE MY HERO

<kayann> love ya richard

<S> BE STRONG AND BE BRAVE AND YOU WILL SEE RESULTS

<kittysmom> thank you so much. These chats help me soooo much!

<sweatnmary> Funny, Donna and Arfie!

<delimom05> we need that little shove once in a while

.......you need to leave messages on my phone...

<malbaker> THANKS

<duodogmom> We love your encouragement and love,

<debrarae> Thank you for all the tools you have given us.

<StarBurst> thank you

<wannabfit> richard your the best you are my angel I love you thanks

for everything

<pokersweet> Thank you for another great chat! I LOVE YOU!!!

you made my night another Special one

<Queenbee1> I will

<Squeegie82> thanks

<texas_hopeful> I will

<Beatlefan> I will richard

<Chrissy> Thank you for all you do for everyone

<mgharway> bubblybeth! Slimmandments!! That is Great!!!

<susieq64> Thanks ! Love you!

<mjd> will try my best

<malbaker> will doo

<Dancin4Joy> YOu're very clever .. and insightful - thansk

for sharing with us

<nursebarbara> Thank You

<Gertabelle> Promise!

<Queenbee1> I'm planning my meals tonight

<AnnMarieBrown> I will .

<O2BTHINAGIN> thank you richard. Remember you are loved

<Barbie_girl> I gotta buy my ticket yet richard lol

<exccemp> Thank you for saving my life you are a blessing to

all

<S> I THANK YOU FOR MAKING THE TIME TO COME HERE BECAUSE I

MAKE THE TIME TO BE HERE FOR YOU

<choppincroppinDeb> thank you! especially for the email today

<Rita_R> you guys are great!

<Sassybratt> good night have a great week.....

<seriouseyz> I've gI've got to be.

<arfiebslim> ok...my mind must be else where on that one. LOL

<mgharway> Thank you!

<Lady_J> I LOVE YOU, RICHARD!

<texas_hopeful> strong and brave

<Bubblybeth> THank you - I love you!

<sweatnmary> Good chat, Dicky! Thanks!

<Beatlefan> I know you do. thanks

<Barbie_girl> I love chatting with you sorry i was late

<StarBurst> we appreciate you

<Kaoden39> its funny how simple things are exciting

<O2BTHINAGIN> you are a dear blessing

<Gertabelle> it's been a blast.

<wannabfit> thank you richard

<Rita_R> thank you too

<Dancin4Joy> Hugs for

<seriouseyz> Thank YOU !

<Jody428> Thank you !!!!!!

<Coco> Good night from Grand Cayman

<susieq64> Thank you for your time !

<ploomis214> Thank you for being here

<malbaker> luv yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa richardddddddddddddd

<pamyj1> you are my special angel-------^j^

<texas_hopeful> Thank you XOXOXOX

<Queenbee1> I love you wouldn't miss it for the world

<milliesmom> Thanks for sharing your evening with us, we needed this

<atropic99> Love you

<arfiebslim> Thank you for taking the time to spend with us

...I love you

<VeroJo> Thank-You...Love You....

<RIRED1958> Thanks for loving us !

<debrarae> And we do appreciate you being here for us. I'd be lost

without you.

<duodogmom> Love ya , have a great week

<goodsis1> Uh oh... Cosmos has just found a streak of bravery. He is

standing on my bed, facing down a dog that looks just like him in

the mirror. Time to bring the shrouds out again.

<AnnMarieBrown> Thank you for caring

<bobo> I'm sorry I was late, I really hate to miss these meetings

<buffster> oh dickey one more ting before we go, what time will i

get my exercise wakeup call?

<S> IF YOU ARE OVER WEIGHT OR OBESE RIGHT NOW PLEASE REMEBER

WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT THIS EVENING

<kittysmom> I appreciate it. thanks eveyone this has made my week!!!

<DaisyLu> wouldn't miss it~!

<tomchamp> GOD BLESS YOU

<Lady_J> I WILL TAKE GOOD CARE OF MYSELF!

<LLee8251> Thank you .

<karenb_54> thank you for making this birthday a special one - in

more ways than one! Starting today I will remember bravery and honor

<thinlynn> You make lots of time for us.

<Chrissy> xxxxxxxxxxxxxxoooooooooooooooo

<atropic99> We love you in Canada

<mjd> thank YOU

<pokersweet> God Bless You !

<debrarae> Right

<joycel> We love you!

<arfiebslim> yes sweetie

<kittysmom> I will

<Squeegie82> you bet

<susieq64> I will!

<Lady_J> I WILL!

<nursebarbara> I drove an hour to be home on time I love you Guys

<Bubblybeth> Uh oh !! LOL

<O2BTHINAGIN> promise!

<Barbie_girl> i will

<delimom05> Good nite and Thank You for your advice

<Kaoden39> Thank you

<sweatnmary> COCO! You lucky duck! Grand Cayman!

<wannabfit> i will

<Queenbee1> Yes I will

<DaisyLu> I will

<kayann> ok dokey

<pamyj1> ^j^ ^j^

<S> DON'T LET THERE JUST BE WORDS ROLLING UP A SCREEN

<wannabfit> i promise

<texas_hopeful> I missed half...internet was down

<Jody428> I am obese but taking steps everyday to change that.

<arfiebslim> lol

<mgharway> I got 2 emails from you today and this chat.. I got the

message loud and clear !!!

<Bubblybeth> No way!

<Queenbee1> no

<Dancin4Joy> amen

<StarBurst> I agrre with that

<goodsis1> This is the first time he's seen that " other " dog since

he got home - lol!

<nvrgivup> i hope my birthday's on a monday next year

<kayann> okay!!!!

<peanut> love you

<Lady_J> I Won't...

<StarBurst> it won't be

<debrarae> I've got to go. Hubby needs the computer.

<arfiebslim> WE ARE BRAVE

<S> YOU ARE IMPORTANT TO ME START TO BE IMPORTANT TO YOU .

<debrarae> bye all.

<nvrgivup> LOL laura

<kittysmom> I am taking your advice to heart

<Sassybratt> that is why I restarted the chats for everyone

<Chrissy> Thanks

<StarBurst> thank you

<O2BTHINAGIN> thank you

<RIRED1958> you are a GOD SEND!

<Coco> Not really. Its just home to me

<Dancin4Joy> I'm learning that FINALLY

<pokersweet> I won't

<kayann> im going to cry again

<tomchamp> obese today fit tomorrow

<duodogmom> that's a hard one

<Kaoden39> I am trying

<Barbie_girl> awww richard ok

<Queenbee1> you are important to me

<mjd> love you. g'night

<Gertabelle> I'm going to have a hiking party when I go from

being " obese " to being just " overweight "

<S> DON'T FORGET WE HAVE OUR AUDITORIUM NEXT MONDAY

<AnnMarieBrown> true

<arfiebslim> yes sweetie..Love you so much

<bobo> that is a hard one for me

<malbaker> hey lauar i actually think mine is LOL

<DaisyLu> trying

<VioletSigh> losing as fast as I can

<Queenbee1> Yes

<Beatlefan> ill be there

<StarBurst> Good!!!!!

<arfiebslim> whoo hoo

<Lady_J> Yeah!

<mgharway> can't wait!

<dukesdad> not easy

<nvrgivup> cool kim

<pokersweet> I'll be here

<texas_hopeful> YIPPEE

<kayann> ok

<duodogmom> me too

<nursebarbara> yes yes yes

<pamyj1> got that on my calendar

<Squeegie82> I will try to be there

<kittysmom> ooh! good

<AnnMarieBrown> Whoo hoo

<texas_hopeful>

<malbaker> it was sunday this year

<S> UNTIL THEN TAKE CARE AND WEAR CLEAN UNDERWEAR

<DaisyLu> great!

<joycel> Yae!

<Bubblybeth> Ok

<S> LOVE RICHARD

<arfiebslim> lol

<buffster> lol

<susieq64> You make me feel important. Thank you for not giving up

on us!

<wannabfit> yay

<Coco> lol

<peanut> never been to one!

<twilitestar> haha

<ploomis214> good night !

<Barbie_girl> yeaah and a week from saturday i get to see you

woohoo that is if it is not sold out yet i need to buy my

tickets tomorrow

<delimom05> k will put it on my reminder calendar

<Dancin4Joy> Ok.. Kisses lol

<Beatlefan> always do

<Chrissy> LOLOLOLOL

<Bubblybeth> BYe

<arfiebslim> you too

<shelyc709> Good Night and Thank You