Leann

Good Saturday evening to you all. I haven't seen the news and I hope NO ONE is experiencing damaging weather.

Irish, I loved the quilt for Alex - loved the border. I think I am like you - one bite turns into a hundred. Keep working at it and you will be successful - you know this.

Jan, please don't beat yourself up over 'only 4 pounds'. That is a GREAT accomplishment! I wish I could offer something worthwhile. I think CArol did good recommending you plan meals the day before. I've had success with it.

Marknfran, congratulations on your 5#! Stay focused so they don't come back. Best wishes for May!

Ritasmom, another 8#? You ROCK!!!! I still have your FQ to mail - haven't forgotten. Will do next week, promise.

Missy, your 70# loss is awesome. I know you will reach your goal next month and you will not be sick at all!

Sandy, my dear friend, I am ecstatic over your 8.2# loss. Makes me ashamed of myself. How are you feeling sweetie?

Today is day 6 of phase 1 of the 17 day diet and I have to say I am surprised that I am not famished. The first phase eats really clean, skinless poultry, fish, certain veggies, yogurt, fruit. My hardest time was AGAIN adjusting to no caffeine & sugar. I am down 4# in 6 days; DH is down 5. It really helps that he is eating the same thing I am. At least I will begin May weighing less than I did April 1.

Have a blessed weekend my friends.

Rita's mom

Hi sewNso,
I have recieved about 12 FQ's so far. :)

Rose L

Hello everyone! I haven't said a word since I joined in at the first of the month. I went on two weeks of vacation and was so far behind in the posts that I have never gotten caught up, sorry to say. Over vacation I gained four pounds. Through the rest of the month I lost six for a total loss of two pounds. I'll check back here in a couple of days to find out who to send my FQ to. I'm happy to being giving away fabric for such a great cause. Congrats to everyone who lost this month, keep up the good work! I promise to be more involved during May and will sign up as soon as the new thread surfaces for me to do so.

Rose

Leota

I finally lost 2 lbs for April... My goal is to get below 145 and keep going.... I lose to 145 and then it comes back :( I really think it's water retention.:( but until I can keep off the water... I'll keep yoyoing

purplemem

Here is the new thread.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-119730-1.htm

irishrose

Rita's mom, my apologies. Your FQ has been sitting on the back of my sewing machine waiting for an envelope. I went to Meijer's today and bought a package of five, so I'm set for a few months. It'll go out Monday. I can't get a FQ in a business envelope.

Leann, that sounds like a doable diet as long as you can have fruit. There's a new one in the Woman's World magazine today. No fruit that I can see. Protein every other and on alternate days protein and veggies. I'm thinking that's too restrictive for most people. I had a lot of carbs today, so tomorrow I will cut back.

I need to go to bed. I have to count money after church tomorrow, so I need to awake. It's been almost 11 years and I still stay up half the night because I hate going to bed alone.

sewNso

irish rose, do you have a dog? we just lost our beloved hand me down dog from a daughter.the one in my avatar. we had him about 6 yrs, in our home. and he was a college dog before that and visited on weekends and holidays. good, goood dog. kidney failure.

Leota

I figured it out .... you have to open the FQ and press it... then with your envelope fold it about 1/2 inch smaller in width and then fold it again for the lengthwise of the envelop about 1/2 inch narrower. It's nice a flat and fits exactly. I then put the folded FQ in plastic wrap and squish all the air out before sealing the final side. This helps keep the envelope under the 1/4 inch requirement and it take 2 stamps to mail. I hope this helps.

grocifer

Now if I just knew the address to send it to, I could get my fq mailed off. Congrats to all those who lost weight.

purplemem

OUR APRIL WINNER IS:


NANNY SANDY, WITH AN 8.2 POUND LOSS.

CONGRATULATIONS!

EVERYONE, PLEASE PM SANDY FOR HER ADDRESS, AND THE THEME FOR THE FQ IS FLORALS.

Thanks,
MJ