Evening All
Sorry I was MIA today, but better late than never!
Eli made plans for us to go out with Minnie and Morris (his elderly customers) today. I hadn't slept good and woke up later than normal. Didn't feel like walking, but pushed myself to go and ended up doing my usual 4.5miles. By the time I got home and we took showers, etc. found the kids wanted to go with us, it was later than we had anticipated leaving, and getting on the computer this morning was not an option. We ended up (where else) Broward and OLE OLE, which I must say, was exceptionally delicious today! Of course, the Carbolite made the day even better when I found out they have one of my fav. flavors COCONUT! YUMMY!!!! Pig-o here ate a large
We also hit Penny's for the sale they had going on-what bargains we got-I didn't get a thing, but the kids, Eli and Morris made out quite well. Things were clearanced priced and we got 35% off, plus another 20% off-things like this give me a natural high!
Eli and Michael went to see AMELIE. This is Michael's 3rd time seeing it-he loves the movie and thought Eli would as well since it's in French-a reason I have the computer to myself tonight!
I have to say, for some reasons, the weekends for me, it's hard for me to get in my water. Hard enough during the weekdays, but harder on the weekends. I doubt I even had 2 cups of water in the last 2 days
I REALLY have to try harder!
Anyhow, I want to take some time to respond to all the posts before it gets much later, so here I go!
TONI, if you haven't read any of my posts on agave in the recent past, in a nutshell, they aren't importing it anymore and whatever stock is out there is minimal and getting scarce. Once the agave is gone, it's gone-though they say they have a new source, supposedly, it's not the same, and it's more expensive. If you can find it, buy it, and don't contemplate finding it later on. The difference between light and dark agave is dark is not filtered and may have a slightly stronger taste, but it's hard to find now than the light and I only have the light, which is just fine. I have 4 cases, thought I had 6, so going to try and order another 2 cases-think that should last me at least 1-2 years. I have soooo many recipes that I had wanted to try using agave, but now I have to be so selective in what I use it in-hate to make something new and have it come out badly-don't want to have to waste any of this stuff! As for the daily menus-we just started doing the
FOOD FOR THOUGHT BOARD where you can journal a day, or even more, of the foods you eat. It's optional, as everything is on the board, so if you want to participate in it, just post your menus on the board and you can see others menus as well. Hey, don't worry about asking questions-this is a learning experience and in order to learn, you have to ask
FROG, ask Allison what time we'd be allowed to come to the beach house on Thursday. The earlier the better I think. What do you think about doing it Wed-Sun? Also, can you get a list of what's available in the kitchen for us-like a food processor to make hummus? No STARBUCKS, well, I guess BOB will have to be making the coffee I bring!
SOL, I thought about you today. Almost had to pepper spray that stupid little Chihuahua that I sprayed in the past. I'm more pist off that she interrupted my walk! CONGRATS on your walk! You're doing great! I told Eli what you said about the falafels-he laughed!!!
BOB, want me to bring you some SHORTY'S SAUCE up next month with me? Anything else you want? Pita? LMK!
BETH, a falafel is a Middle Eastern food that's made of ground chickpeas and spices (sometimes also made with fava beans). It's shaped into a flat ball and fried. Eaten with tahini (sesamee seed sauce) and is a staple item in places like Israel in a falafel sandwich made with pita bread. Totally vegetarian and really good. I took SOL a good mix (easier and faster than doing it from scratch) and her and Vince are hooked! What's the name of that cookbook you mentioned-sounds like a good one! Ask any of the AL gals if they've been able to find agave, maybe they would know-otherwise, either Frankferd Farms, or I can get you some-it's just the shipping that's bad.
HAPPY, guess what-SOURDOUGH BREAD is just fine! There's an explanation on the FOOD INFORMATION BOARD about it. Just make sure it's not filled with preservatives. I get a really good one at WILD OATS made buy RUDY'S. I make a legal milkshake by putting 1 cup of milk, a cup of crushed ice, 1 1/2 packets of Stevia, 1 tsp of carob and a 1/2 tsp of coffee extract into the blender and wiz it around-it's filling and delicious. You can use any type of flavoring-sometimes I put a bit of cinnamon in there as well.
BIGK, the pretzels seem to look to be okay. Just remember to stay to the serving size, as it does have 3grams per serving of sugar. Wonder what the company is going to do once the agave syrup isn't around anymore though! Congrats on the new scale purchase! Just try not to get hooked on getting on it a million times a day like I do. I think after this weeks WIW I'm going to have Lauren hide it from me for the week.
MEL, just reading all the stuff you did made me tired!!!!!
TV, have you sat down and spoken with your Mother about how you are feeling? Maybe if you sit and tell her what's bothering you it will help. I can totally understand about the church situation, and I too think it would look odd if he showed up not just with your Mother, but with any other woman, when he didn't come with his own wife. I sure would love to hear that you AL gals got together-just remember, if you do a CAMERA IS A MUST!!! Yard sales sucked, but thanks for asking!
LDBLOND, glad to see you on the board
A SB RECIPE BOOK? How many pages did that take to make? Did you copy ALL the recipe boards??? WOW, it's been a year come tomorrow you've been on SB? CONGRATULATIONS! I'm sure you'll get back into the swing of it all, just be patient with yourself, but not too patient
SEF, hoppin to the potty I see-hope you feel better soon and it doesn't get worse! Take it easy and relax-for once!!!!
LAMAP, maybe you need another piece of jewelry to get you motivated once again-it worked with the watch-hmmm, maybe some diamonds would help
I think we all go on a feeding frenzy during those TOM, just as long as you get back OP, I don't think they are going to hinder your loss. Are you going to be able to join us next month in Orlando-hope so this time!
VIV, good to see your post. I got your e-mail, please, bare with me, will try to answer you tomorrow. As you can see, I wasn't even on the board today-have to play catch-up with all the e-mails sitting in my mailbox. Thanks for posting that article-I always like reading these things!
Well, that's it for me for tonight! I'll have the new weekly board up and running tomorrow morning. I also started a new board for our GOALS, MONTHLY WEIGH IN & WEEKLY EXERCISE BOARDS already, so got half my work done tonight!
Please remember that tomorrow is
MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY so if you have any words of wisdom, quotes, etc. please try to post them tomorrow!
Have a great night!
Debbie
194/122/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01
It's me - on a weekend!!
Of course, I did, but not because I was happy about it. I really want to support her (sure don't want to upset her) but it just keeps getting harder. She said yesterday that he is going to come to church with her sometime!! His wife that died last year came to the same church as us and he NEVER came with her. I just think that is gonna look bad. Yes, she should encourage him to go, but I'm not ready to see her sitting with another man. We have always sat together, but I don't think I'll be able to if he is there - not yet anyway. As of right now, I have not really met him. In fact, if he walked up to me I would probably recognize him, because I know I've seen him before, but I wouldn't know for sure who he was. Enough rambling on that soap box now 
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Sunday morning!
Sorry to hear about your feet. May be just part of the toughening process. If I may ask, what type of socks are you wearing? If not moisture-wicking, may want to look into those. You may also want to conisder some with a little more cushioing, like Thorlo's, but only of these don't make your shoes too snug. You'll discover what you need through trial and error.
On a person level, it would be good to get this last 20 or more pounds off and have the body type I've always wanted. I'll certainly keep you posted as to how it is going!
