General Diet Plans and Questions - Positive Eating Plan aka PMD #50

Positive Eating Plan aka
Prevention Millennium Diet*

Daily servings
veg and fruits, 9 servings ( 5 veg/4 fruit)
whole grains, 3-6 servings
high-calcium, 2-3 servings

Weekly servings:
Beans - 5+
Nuts - 5
Fish - 2

Serving Sizes

veg. & fruit
1 serving = 1/2 c. chopped fruit
1/2 c. cooked or raw veg.
1 c. raw green leaves
3/4 c. veg or fruit juice

Whole Grains
1 serving = 1 slice whole wheat bread
1/2 rice or bulgar
1/2 c whole wheat pasta

Calcium 1 serving = 1 c ff or 1% milk
1 c ff yogurt
1 c calcium fortified O.J.
1 oz. reduced ff cheese

Supplements
100% DV multivitamin/mineral
500 (under 50) to 1000 (over 50) mg. calcium
100-400 IU Vit. E
100-500 mg Vit. C

Keep calories to 1500 a day - 250 cal. per meal. Eat 6 small meals a day. Do not exceed 42 fat grams per day.

Drink 8 glasses water and 1+ cup of tea daily.

* Copied from the Jan. 2000 issue of Prevention Magazine

Here is the website address for the Prevention Millennium Diet.
http://www.prevention.com/2000/diet/index.html

This is not necessarily a vegetarian diet. The guidelines summarized above are just that. In interpreting the guidelines, it is helpful to read the sample menus on the website as well as the more detailed principals of the diet.

Hey girls. I'm not sure it is necessarily a Canadian thing about the posole. My friends didn't know what it was, I'm not even sure when I heard of it. Probably when I was reading a cookbook. The closest thing to it is hominy (I made this once before w/ canned hominy because I couldn't fine posole and it was good, but not AS good, for one thing it doesn't cook as long and soak up all the flavor). I just looked up posole in my calorie counter and it isn't there, neither is hominy, but under hominy grits it is listed at about 145 cal. a cup. The recipe doesn't have fat in it so depending on the garnishes you use it could be pretty reasonable calorie wise. Of course shredded cabbage would be more low cal than tortilla strips. I served it at a dinner party w/ avacado, cheese, tortilla strips, cilantro, white onion, salsa, and lime. I have a hard time finding it too, I think I may have even bought mine in N.M. this summer, but I think I have seen it in the health food store in the big city. I bought blue posole, it is huge kernels of dried corn.

Well 50 threads girls. That is a milestone I would say! I am using it as an excuse to think about where I want to be at 100 threads. I am ready to get serious here. I feel so much better when I am serious about it.

Hope you guys have a great day.

!!!LATE BREAKING NEWS!!! I just made the down payment on my kayak. I am getting just the one I wanted. A blue expedition America by Perception. Yippee, I am so excited. It will be here in a couple of weeks

I was so excited, I guess it may have been the reason I got up the nerve to weigh. Some damage, but not as bad as I expected - I am motivated to take care of it.

http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//spinning.gif WOW!!! http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//spinning.gif You are doing it!!! That is so great! And a blue one too. You are going to have so much fun. CONGRATS! you really do lead'em!!

Thanks for the posole info. Now something else. DO you think it is possible to make a veg. jambalaya or will the taste all be lost without the sea food & meat? I can make a roux.

Baking bread and making a stew for supper. I am going to watch a movie this afternoon.

Again way to GOOOO!! Ledom!!

How exciting, ledom! My favorite color, too. :) We'll be looking forward to seeing some pix of you in your kayak.

I had my eye exam today and I'm a great candidate for the LASIK surgery. It's scheduled for 11am on Friday, March 9th. I'm nervous but excited - sort of like waiting to get on the roller coaster. :D

Donna

Hi Ladies,

How is everyone doing? Sorry I haven't posted, but have been busy with work. Congratulations Ledom on your kayak!!!! How exciting for you especially with spring right around the corner. I saw the picture of you and Donna....it is so nice to place a face with a name. Donna, your granddaughter really is adorable. Judi, if your jambalaya turns out, I want the recipe. Things are just as busy as ever. I'm still trying to work out 3-4 times a week, plus watch the food intake. I heard it's harder to maintain
your weight loss than actually losing. I'm beginning to think that's true. I'm going to try to start adding 100 calories a day for a few weeks....then another 100 calories until I reach a calorie intake where I can maintain my weight. I'll have to get a scanner so I can show ya'll my before/after pics. Talk to ya'll later.

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shebacat

Hey there, Shebacat - how many calories a day did you do on your losing program? I think you will be successful with maintaining, I just have a feeling about it. I think it is important to not stress over it.

You know, just when you think Spring is around the corner it gets cold again. We have been having a ton of rain. Trying not complain though after the drought we had last summer. I read in the paper this morning that one of my favorite trails has reopened so I hope to try it out this weekend.

judi, I looked in my two favorite vegetarian cookbooks for jambalaya and didn't see anything. I do have a low cal recipe for it w/ just shrimp that I used to make. I haven't experimented much with the meat substitutes but maybe that would be the way to go in coming up with your own recipe. I'll keep my eye open for a recipe.

Have a good day.

hi everyone, well here i am. i first posted that i wanted to join you gals but pressed post and it went on another thread. thanks ledmom for the tip, duh.
ive made some changes, adding more fruit /veg ea. day and watching the fat. we are eating up our stock of "white" breads and replacing w/whole wheat. slow- but i want to stick. and im gettin in a cup of tea a day :)
very stressful time in our house. we are moving, ugg. i find myself getting grouchier than normal. today will be getting the dog set for the plane flight- she needs a carrier and if she cant fit in large size she'll have to go on cargo flight not with us. i just cant stand the thought of her flying across country by herself. maybe ill go in cargo with her, sounds better than long flight with 2 toddlers.

Hi Ladies!

We'll keep you in mind on Friday, Bannod. A neighbor of ours had Lasik surgery because he played baseball and didn't want to wear his glasses. He is happy with it. Soon it will be over and you will have "new" eyes.

Shebacat how much exercise and what type did you do? I am very interested in that. Anyway you are an inspiration that is for sure. It is nice to know someone did it! It makes me hope again.

Ledom, thanks for looking. Often you don't even need a meat substitute because the seasonings will give it the same flavour. Yesterday when I made the stew, I used the garlic soup instead of water and 1/2 a package of "stew seasoning mix", 2 imitation beef boullion cubes and 1 small package Bovril veg. broth seasoning and the gravy tastes just like gravy if one had meat in the stew. (the veg. were potatoes, carrots, parsnip, turnip, chick peas and onion.) I browned the onions first and then let it all cook in the oven. I am hoping I can fake it with the jambalaya recipe. I have made paella without the sea food too. I tasted the real thing in Spain when I was in my twenties (many moons ago).

Hi peapod and WELCOME! Where are you moving to? What kind of a dog do you have? I have two Lhasa's who travel with us but we have never flown with them. We also have an Akita but he always goes to the kennel and doesn't come with us. I notice more and more though when flying people bringing on very small dogs (in the cabin) so far I haven't heard one make any noise. I think it is good. You sound very busy ... good for you though for taking on a new way of eating even in this busy time.

Hi Lana! How are you doing?

No news here, my BP medication is making tired though. It is kind of a drag but I can't stop taking it because it is working so...I don't like this dragged out feeling. It really makes me feel like NOT exercising especially. Doing o.k. food wise.

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Welcome peapod, what a cute username. You have 2 very young children, you are in the middle of moving, what a busy lady you must be. Yeah, I find that giving up refined flour products really does help and the whole grains are much more filling.

My D is 17 today. So hard to believe, I know there is more raising to be done, but I feel a huge accomplishment at having gotten her this far and to have survived myself. I feel that she could make it on her own if she had to, heaven forbid. I don't mean to be morbid, more of an expression of relief I think. And celebration, she is a wonderful girl. Quite a bit of celebrating with food tonight. I feel good though. I had 4 vegetables for lunch, only an orange for the afternoon. We ate at her favorite Mexican restaurant tonight and had birthday cake afterwards. I had a piece and despite the fact 3/4 of it is left on my kitchen counter, I plan to stop at one piece.

The last few nights I have been warding off evening munchies with that 25 cal. a cup hot chocolate, seems to be holding me through to bed time.

judi, that stew sounds so good. Wish I could have a taste.

Mornin' everyone!

As you have probably heard we had a little unwelcome excitement in this corner of the world a 6.8 earthquake. I was napping when it happened and I thought "Why is the dog jumping around on the bed like that and making it shake?" He probably thought the same thing about me otherwise we both would have been scared to death. My cousin who lives in Olympia waited it out under her dining room table and said it seemed like the shaking was going on for ever, her floor just kept rippling. In a school in South Vancouver, a class was having an earthquake drill and the kids were already under their desks when they felt a for real earthquake. The day was probably much less boring for them after that.

So yesterday evening there was more wine drinking then eating around here.

Today I am going out on the trails for a little hike. Snow is totally gone. Yahoo!!!

Hope everything is going well for you all!

p.s. Your daughter's birthday sounded great Ledom. Give yourself a pat on the back, raising a child is a BIG accomplishment!

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Hello Girls,

How is everyone? I'm good and busy of course, DH is back in town, but with 2 kids of course things get hectic... I have a son 12, 13 in May, daughter 10, 25 in September...LOL...She makes me laugh tho, she's full of energy, and we have fun ... Son is quiet like his dad...

I've been doing ok on the food, not great tho, and exercise wise, well I really don't have a problem with that, I like to exercise...

Donna finally I saw the pic of you and Ledom, it is sooo very nice to put face to the names.

We were just talking today in the office about teens, (well we do work in a high school), but one of the secretary's, her daughter started HS this year and she saw a big turn around in her daughter's attitude... We were just trying to figure them out... So hats off to you Ledom, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY, to your wonderful daughter... It sure ain't easy, and I think about it daily when I see the kids in school... Some are excellent, and you hear them talk to their parents on the phone and say very plainly "I love you Mom, see you later" ... and they are not embarrased at all about it... that is wonderful to see... On the other hand there are some that are quite rude... But the nice ones outnumber the bad ones, so that is very encouraging....

Ledom, congrats on your kayak, I bet you can't wait to try it...that should be sooo much fun....

Well see you later girls,

Take care....

Lana... http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//love.gif...



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Oh my gosh judi, I didn't even think about you being affected by the earthquake! That was some unwelcome excitement. Did you have any damage?

I'm going to see Chocolat with a friend tonight - we are big Johnie Depp fans. By the way, didn't get to see Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon yet but it is on my list.

Now judi, how can you and DH, vegetarians, in good concious go see Hannibel. LOL, just giving you a hard time - I am too much of a sissy for scary movies. Give me a good love story any day.

Food is great, exercise still not there. Lana I like to exercise too, but somehow have fallen out of the habit with my busy schedule the last couple of months. Got to turn that around.

Hi all! Raining here all day so I have been cooking. I made the sauce for the Penne alla Vodka on the Veg. thread. It is VERY good!!! I also made a lima bean, carrot and pot barley salad. Plus a cherry pie...yeah, I know that last one isn't on PMD.

Ledom, we didn't have any damage. Thank goodness. Have fun at "Chocalat". That looks like a good movie.

About "Hannibal"...people eating is o.k., animal eating is not. JUST KIDDING!!! I love scary movies. "Silence of the Lambs" was one of my favourites. We still haven't gone to "Hannibal". We got lazy on the DH's holiday and didn't make it of the island. Maybe next week.

So have fun (skip supper) and have show popcorn. Always a wise choice. http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//dizzy.gif

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Good evening, Ladies!

Hi there, Peapod! I flew with my chihuahua once -- it was okay, but I don't think I'd want to do it again. A lot of bother, really.

I just got back from the OBOES (Ol' Broads Out Eating Supper) meeting. I was good - had a grilled chicken salad, dressing on the side, and water to drink. Then I came home and devoured a Blue Bunny Fudge Lite (35 calories).

I stopped at Walgreens and picked the antibiotic drops I'm supposed to use in my eyes after surgery. Holy Smoke! It's a 5ml bottle and it cost $45.99. I tell ya, I'm in the wrong business!

I want to see Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon also. Well, I really want to see Chow Yun-Fat. What a hottie! He was great in Anna and the King. He's around my age, which makes him all the more desirable. ;)

Ledom, what hot chocolate is only 25 cals a cup? Could use some of that here tonight -- it's cold! I'm making do with a large cup of green tea with lemon.

Well, it's already past my bedtime. Goodnight all!

Donna

It's Nestle Carnation Fat Free Cocoa.

Chocolat might be the best movie I have ever seen! It was beautiful, sweet, a great story, and Johnny Depp - ooh la la.

Sweet dreams.

Good luck tomorrow and best wishes Bannod!

Sounds like you enjoyed the movie Ledom!! That is great.

Oh! The surgery isn't this Friday (today), it's next Friday. But I appreciate the good wishes!

Donna

Oh, duh...well good wishes for NEXT Friday Bannod.

How is everyone?

Is that pot barley salad I made yesterday ever filling, must be a slow burning carb. I had 1/2 cup for breakfast and I still am not hungry and it is 2:30. I cooked 1/2 cup pot barley in veg. boullion and when it was all absorbed added about a 1/2-1 tsp orange flavored olive oil, some shredded carrots and a drained and rinsed can of lima beans, some seasonings and allowed it to get cold and voila! A healthy salad. I saw the recipe for it in one of the veg. magazines but I misplaced the magazine and had to try doing from memory... suprisingly it turned out.

I was looking a ediets on the internet yesterday. Has anybody looked at it? What you think?

Enjoy the weekend!

Sheesh, I was going through withdrawal! So, how many times a day did y'all check to see if the forum was back online? I checked at least 5 times a day. :)

Donna

Lots of new stuff. Hurry back ladies, I feel like I'm talking to myself. :dz:

How do you like my avatar? Isn't she cute?

Donna

Bannod, she is VERY cute. Your title suits you too.

Isn't this a cool site with the new look and the spell check.

How is everyone today?

We went to Seattle for a day yesterday. The best part was I bought a entire cooler of Morningstar veggie breakfast patties and veggie sausage links at Albertsons. We can't get them here.

Dh is home for the day today. We are going to Ca. on Friday for a week.

Didn't lose any weight this week. pooh, pooh... I think I have to go less than my top end of points and exercise, exercise.

Looking forward to hearing from you all.

Well yes I have to admit I was checking several times/day to see if the construction was done...

So how is everyone? I'm ok....not doing so great food wise tho.....exercising I do that thank goodness, because I would really have a hard time keeping my weight in check...and even then I have a difficult time, this is why I'm here, cause I'm still 30 lbs overweight...

Today I had promised myself to stick to 1200 cals., but I am up to 1400, which isn't that bad, but could be better... since I've been on a streak of bad eating in the last few weeks...

Well guess what? Today we had more snow.... aren't we the lucky ones....just 6 to 10 inches of it coming.....that's all......ARGGHHHHH!!!!......yes that's me you're hearing all the way down there...:)

Yes your avatar is very cute BAnnod.... where did you get that? and good luck on Friday with the OP... and I don't mean On Program either.....

Well gotta go kids have homework....

Later girls......

Lana......

Hi ladies,

Yeah!!!! We're back up. I had today off....much needed.
I met a friend for lunch, and we wound up talking for 3 1/2 hours. I had not had a chance to talk to her for several months. I went to Canton yesterday to the flea market. Of course, ate way too much (sampling all the goodies.) I have still been able to maintain my weight at 118 lbs. Ledom, I still only eat about 1200 calories a day. Sometimes a little more, sometimes a little less. Judi, I try to exercise 3-4 times a week. I started out on the treadmill, and then I was either walking on the treadmill or doing the Nordic track. Now, I'm doing the basic Taebo tape for a change of pace. Now that it is getting warmer, I'm going to try to walk/jog on weekend
mornings. Ledom, you have done a wonderful job raising your daughter. It is so difficult these days, and she sounds like a wonderful kid. Donna, you're so much braver than me.....I don't think I could go through with eye surgery like that. My brother had it done, and wanted me to, but just can't do it. Welcome peapod, it's great to hear from you. Where are you moving to?
Judi, I wanted to get an Akita from one of the Akita rescue clubs here, but have not because I don't want to stress out my cat. Hope everyone had a great weekend. Talk to ya'll soon.

Shebacat, your cat probably would appreciate all your attention in its old age. You can always get an Akita later.

Judi,

I've looked at ediets and have been tempted to try it for a month. I'm just not quite ready to part with the money yet. Are you thinking about doing it? Which plan would you follow?

Lana, here's the address for my avatar. Most of them on that page are too large to fit here, though.

http://cwm.ragesofsanity.com/cgi-bin/n.cgi?asian2&ubb&box&noframes


Donna

Bannod, I would follow the no meat and fish one. But I too am not ready to part with the money. I figured out my points in their calorie range and I would be WW mid point range.

Ledom, where are you? I MISS you. You must be busy.

I have someone coming tomorrow to clean up the garden and then I am going to plant a 100 pink and white oriental lilies. (Lily bulbs, that is) I can't wait.

Our trip is pushed back another week. That is o.k. I have lots to do around here.

Going for a walk with the dogs this morning around the lake. It is bright and sunny. THe DH is still home.

Shebacat, Lana, peapod and all have a Good Day!

How is everyone tonite? Things are good here.....had a pedicure tonite felt so good to be pampered, my esthetician gives me a glass of wine and I just sit back enjoy, we chat, she's a nice girl I've known her for years....tomorrow I go for a manicure.....talk about spoiling myself... AND this weekend I have a hair appointment....I think we're all worth it don't you?

After my appt. I visited a g/ friend and we talked for a long time cause we hadn't seen each other for a few weeks... had another glass of wine, and she served left over jambalaya, was delish.....it's so nice to reconnect with girl friends after a few weeks....

Judi, your going to have a huge garden!! I admire other peoples gardens, but never get a decent one going myself ... I have a black thumb. What trip are you going on Judi?

I'm also going shopping in Ottawa Ontario on Friday, my other g/f and I took the day off and we are going there ... boy it IS a week of pappering and spoiling .....Gotta love that....

Well I have to go...those two glasses of wine have made me very sleepy...

Bye for now

Lana...:D

Can you come out and play? :)


Donna

OOOOH, Lana you are a girl after my own heart...I LOVE pedicures but haven't had one since before Xmas (other than doing my own feet) but it is so nice. I don't get wine though...hmmm, maybe it is a good idea whose time has come. Yes, we are def. worth it!!! I usually get a spa pedicure where you get to dip your feet in wax and have them wrapped up in a towel for a bit. So relaxing. Plus don't your toe nails look great after they have been freshly polished. ENJOY yourself!

I like the shopping for plants part and planting them. Not too keen on the digging for the garden or weeding. I always try to get someone else to do that. Our yard is semi-wild so there is always a lot to do (pulling up errant alders etc.) I love sitting in the garden in the evening with the DH, the dogs and a glass of wine.

We have to go to California on a business trip.

Today the weather was just like summer. We went for a walk by a lake and saw geese and ducks beginning to nest.

I have heard of the waxing of the feet...lol... but have never tried it.... I KNOW I would love it!!

California sounds wonderful this time of year, it's probably getting pretty warm there too... We did get about 7 inches of snow the other day, but today is so nice out that it's melting... it's 4C outside... and it smells like spring... so maybe, just maybe we will get some warm weather....:) .... someday!!

Well I'm on lunch, and I have to run...

Take care all, and have a good day......

I went to Burger King last night. I know I did it for comfort, as my surgery is tomorrow. *sigh* I really enjoyed the heck out of that chicken club sandwich.

Donna

Donna, I bet you really enjoyed that sandwich, and there's nothing wrong doing what you did at all.....once in a while will not kill us, it's when we do this regularly that it's definitely not healthy....

I had a half box of KD last nite.... PLUS my supper.....I was so angry with myself... WHY do I do that?????

Anyways I'm over it today...(I think...)

Lana......:D

Hi girls!

Did you see the latest "Prevention" where there is an article promoting 3 meals a day and no eating in between?? (Sigh)

I am still the same weight , though I am eating o.k. I am wondering if it could be my meds slowing things up??? I bought a bunch of new 3x figuring what the heck...looks like I might be this size for awhile. No point looking worse than I have to.

Best wishes for tomorrow Bannod! We are rooting for ya!!

Thanks, Judi! This is the day and I'm nervous! Hubby's taking the day off to take care of me.

Ledom, I'm getting worried 'cuz we haven't heard from you. I might open my eyes long enough this evening to dial the phone and make sure everything's okay.

Donna

Just to let y'all know, I got email from ledom and she says she's very busy right now. That's one less thing I have to worry about!

Okay, I really gotta go!

Donna

Hi ladies!

Thanks for letting us know about Ledom, Bannod. I was getting worried too. So Ledom, we will big looking forward to a BIG post from you.

Will you be able to see right away, Bannod?

Lana, how is it going? Did you get some of that big storm we have been hearing about?

I am now going out to the garden. I am going to weed and tidy up the beds.

See you all later.

Bannod, how are you feeling? Hope everything went well.

I gardened this afternoon. Boy, it was hard. I feel like I was run over by a truck. I had a lot of lifting and hauling of stuff to do. The time went fast though.

Have a good weekend ladies!

I should be sleeping, but I just had to tell y'all that 5 hours after the LASIK procedure my vision was 20/20. My eyes feel great!

More tomorrow!

Niters!

Donna

Bannod that is wonderful!!! Amazing what can be done isn't it. I am so glad it all went well. Congratulations!!

Today is going to be another gardening day.

LEDOM, where are yoooooooooooooooooooou?

I got more email from ledom. I told her we were missing her and she was surprised that this site was back up. Up until last night she was getting a message that this forum was closed to move to a larger server. Then she stopped getting the message but doesn't connect to this site.

I told her to try rebooting her computer at home and at work and see if that helps.

Her kayak came yesterday and she's going kayaking today. Hopefully she'll be here soon to tell y'all about it.

She said she misses y'all and says hi.

Donna

Hi ladies,

How was everyone's weekend? Yesterday I went to my full time job at 6:00am until 11:15am, then my part time job until 11:45 pm. Talk about a long day. Then for some reason or another, I did not get to sleep until 3:30am. Of course, the cat wakes me up at 7:00am. It was a rainy day today, but I went over to a friend's house for brunch. There were 4 of us all together, and had a great time. We're planning on getting together at least once every 2 months or so. Judi, you're right about the Akita....plenty of time for one later on. Right now I just need to take care of my baby since she's so old. Exercise has been good....I did the Taebo tape 4 times last week, and then tonight. I also walked 2.5 miles on the treadmill on Friday after doing the tape. I really feel this will be the key to my keeping the weight off. I'm actually down to 117 lbs. Now I need to go through my closet and get rid of everything that does not look good on me, or is too old. I'm also planning on getting a new hairstyle, but haven't decided how I want it. Plus I'm a little paranoid about someone cutting my hair that I don't know. Must be related to the experience I had in High School. I went to a Beauty College to get my hair cut into a page boy, and the woman mutilated my hair. I did not get it cut for at least 5 years after that. I think I want highlights too. Well talk to ya'll later. Take care of yourselves.

Shebacat, wow! You are doing so GOOD! :cool: How you can treadmill after doing Taebo is beyond me. What is a normal day eating for you??

My dog Parasha is old too. She can't climb stairs anymore, poor thing and is pretty confused. The only thing she thinks clearly about now is "DINNER", she always has had a good appetite and still has.

I had a good gardening day. It was so nice to spend the day outside and I wasn't as stiff as I was earlier in the week.

Evenin' Bannod, Lana and Ledom, how are you girls doing? How was kayaking Ledom, I am eager to here all about it.

So happy to hear your sight is doing so well Bannod... Wish I could get that surgery but I have other problems with my eyes and am not a candidate for Lazik at all...

Food wise I've been so so.....I am having such a difficult time staying on track...it's awful.... I'm almost discouraged....But i do always exercise and that helps alot...

Well I don't have much to say except that I hope everyone has a good day.... and I know I will because I am off today and the rest of the week because it's our school Spring Break... Today we are going to a Circus... Not that I like them all that much, because I feel sorry for the poor animals forced to doing those stupid tricks....but we did get the tickets free and the kids enjoy it.... and it's something to do...

Anyways stay in touch, and I will too.....

lana.....:D

Long lost friends - I have been in 3fc withdrawal! Things still aren't right but I found my way by accessing 3fc home page from work and clicking message board, maybe there is a new address. Everything looks so new I have to check it all out, but first just had to log and say HI!!! I missed you guys. I haven't been here because I haven't been able to log on.

Big weekend for me - my kayak came - I love it - it is everything I wanted it to be. Went out Sat., and Sun.

OK, got to run but I have hope now, thought I'd never get to chat here again.

I'm so glad you're back!

(((hugs)))

Donna

Lana, don't be discouraged! You are doing the very hard part which is excercising so give yourself a big PAT on the back for that.

I feel the same as you do about circuses.

Welcome BACK LEDOM!!! Yahooo!!!

I bought a red/green bamboo to plant. It is very neat. Bamboo grows well here. I have some already but it is the green variety. I am trying hard not to rush the gardening. I planted some seeds yesterday, keeping my fingers crossed that we have had our last frost.

Time for a little nap before preparing dinner.

Talk to ya all later! :)

Hi girls.....

Yes, welcome Ledom... we've missed you a whole lot...

The circus, well was . a circus.... expensive junk food.... I had cotton candy....but not alot... and I really don't think that has that many cals in it.....BUT plenty of sugar... I had to have a nap after that.... actually I dozed off during the circus....:lol: But the kids liked it... they even felt sorry for those poor lions in the cages....well they're learning...:)

Thank you Judi for the PAT on the back.... I did need that...

It's so cold here that gardening is THE furthest thing from anyones mind AND guess what? Something NEW tomorrow.... MORE snow!!!!!!!...:rolleyes:

Food wise I was much better today other than the cotton candy...

Well hope to hear from everyone very soon...

Take care all...

Lana...:love:...

p.s.: Judi, I love my nails, got a manicure , got them gelled.... last week was an awesome "mememememememe" week....Was worth every cent, and I've convinced my g/f to get it done too....
We also had a great time shopping in Ottawa, didn't buy a thing really, but it was nice...:D