Sugar Shakers - Sugar Busters Weekly Support Board 1/14-1/20

This is the SUGAR BUSTERS WEEKLY SUPPORT BOARD where all of you who are following this WOE, or are thinking about doing so, are welcome to come join in and be a part of our wonderful group.

Other than finding support and friendship on this board, we also try to do something during the the week to add a little difference to our board.

MONDAY-MOTIVIATIONAL MONDAY
TUESDAY-TUESDAYS TIPS & FACTS & CHAT AT 9:15PM EST
WEDNESDAY-WEIGH-IN WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY-THURSDAY RECIPE DAY
FRIDAY-FRIDAY FUNNIES

Please visit our NEW 2002 BIO BOARD where you can learn more about everyone who is on this board:


http://64.119.161.199/forum/showthread.php?threadid=3773

Please make sure you post your BIO on the LATEST VERSION of our BIO BOARD everyone!!!!


Our JANAURY/FEBRUARY/MARCH 2002-FIRST QUARTER RECIPE BOARD can be located at the link below:


http://64.119.161.199/forum/showthread.php?postid=141648&t=910#post141648

We have NINE INFORMATIVE BOARDS!!!! Please take a few minutes to visit them! New information is continually being posted, so please make sure you visit them often!!!

THE RECOMMENDED READING BOARD:


http://64.119.161.199/forum/showthread.php?threadid=2342

THE TOOLS & TIPS BOARD:


http://64.119.161.199/forum/showthread.php?threadid=2344

THE FOOD INFORMATION BOARD:


http://64.119.161.199/forum/showthread.php?threadid=2365

MOTIVATIONAL & INSPIRING THOUGHTS BOARD


http://64.119.161.199/forum/showthread.php?threadid=2359

and our newest board MY FAVORITE SB LEGAL FOODS


http://64.119.161.199/forum/showthread.php?threadid=5005

Want to post your weigh in results, we have a MONTHLY WEIGH IN BOARD at the link below:

http://64.119.161.199/forum/showthread.php?threadid=12043

We also now have a SB WEEKLY EXERCISE BOARD that you can log your daily/weekly exercises on:

http://64.119.161.199/forum/showthread.php?threadid=12538


DO YOU HAVE A MONTHLY GOAL? Post your End of Month Goal on our new GOAL BOARD at the link below:

http://64.119.161.199/forum/showthread.php?threadid=12045

VISIT OUR NEW SUGAR BUSTERS 2001 PICTURE GALLERY at the link below. You can upload pictures or post links to pictures on this board:)


http://64.119.161.199/forum/showthread.php?threadid=10759

NEWBIES! (aka new members) If you would like to REPLY to any of our threads, please hit NEW REPLY not NEW THREAD, then type your message in and hit SUBMIT REPLY. If you need to edit your reply, just click on edit located in the body of your post and make changes as you need to, then hit SUBMIT NOW.


WELCOME! :D

GOOD MONDAY MORNING EVERYONE!

Will post my usual morning post sometime later, but wanted to make sure I got our MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY done early in the morning, so here's my contribution for MM:

http://members.aol.com/debelli/monday_morning_thought.jpg

ENJOY SUCCESS

What some people consider unpleasant, others consider enjoyable. The difference is not really in the activity itself. It's strictly a difference of opinion. Think about that and consider the implications. You have the power to decide what is enjoyable for you and what is unpleasant.

Now, let's suppose you set a goal for yourself, something you've always wanted to achieve. What's going to happen if you decide that the actions and efforts necessary to reach that goal are unpleasant? If that's your attitude, you're either going to avoid taking those actions or you're going to make yourself miserable while taking them. Either way, you'll end up being quite ineffective and it's very unlikely that you'll ever reach the goal you've set.

But it doesn't have to be that way. You can just as easily decide to enjoy the efforts necessary for achievement of your goal. Do that, and you'll actually look forward to taking the needed actions. Plus, you'll be infinitely more effective when you do act. That's a powerful combination, and it all results from a simple change in attitude.

The way to enjoy being successful is to enjoy becoming successful. And you can do that any time you choose.

-- Ralph Marston
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Have a wonderful day, a fabulous week!!!!!

Debbie
194/12?/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

Good Tuesday Morning:wave:

Seems the board are back up, but in the interm, we lost all the posts that were posted on Monday-which of course, included the new threads for the week. They're back up, but gawd knows what else has been lost.

I have part of my post that I wrote yesterday morning that got lost:

Good Monday Morning Everyone!:wave:

Got in my walk, feet hurt, but still managed to get those 4.5 miles in in a decent time of 45:48, my third best time ever!:spin: I have 2 lovely blisters and a sore spot on my toe that is wrecking havoc on my feet. I need to get them taken care of before it gets worse.

I am EXTREMELY EXCITED to share some GREAT NEWS!!!! I was in touch with SUZANNE from the 3FC'S FAME and she will be JOINING US IN OCTOBER IN NORTH CAROLINA FOR OUR GET TOGETHER!!!! I personally am very excited about this. We'll get the skinny behind the 3FC'S SITE as well as meeting and thanking her. Without her, none of us would know each other, or have this wonderful site to meet on. She will be our "GUEST OF HONOR!" Nothing has been finalized, and we'll keep you abreast of the latest happenings. FROG is going to contact the gal who owns the place and see if early OCT. is available, so you will ALL have time to plan well in advance to be there;)

ALSO, I wanted to share with you the latest e-mails I got from the gal from the agave syrup in regards to this supposed "new agave syrup." I've compiled bits and pieces from each one I've received with all the important things I thought you too should read:

Personally, I would never buy this new agave syrup. The rumors have been flying around for 3 weeks now that something is amiss--might be more corn syrup and invert sugar, than from agaves now.

Don't you think it's odd that they are now using better quality agaves, yet the price is not that much higher? I mean, it would have been 4 times higher, if they used blue agaves, and it is only double. And then miraculously, they have managed to find a new type of agave plant--in just 2 weeks---when they have been making syrup for 12 years, 2 and a half years, with the wild agaves? I think the last 2 1/2 years, things have been a little muddled, the line blurred, from what I have learned.

Anyway, you will probably never get to purchase a bottle of this new stuff, whatever it is, due to costs. If any company buys the new agave in drums at $1.60 per/lb--when it use to be 0.80 p/lb. that would make your bottle 8 oz. syrup in the stores at retail price of $4.99 to $5.39. Liquid gold! I really don't think people will pay that, which is why they had to get rid of the retail products I had--could not afford to do it any longer.

St. Pats--I was at our old distributor, Western Commerce, the other day with the owner when he got a call from them. They are out of product. They had the old blue agave and it was over 2 and a half yrs old! Now they are out and was looking for supply.

Western Commerce is not doing agave anymore due to costs. They are selling some really neat stuff-like one liquid sweetener called Chicory Sweet. It is very much like the old blue agave, comes from chicory in Belgium. It has the low glycemic index of 15, minimum 83% fructose, is almost clear, neutral flavor, and is GMO-Free, natural and Kosher. It has no calories, too! Best of all it is 30% sweeter, and costs on the industrial market, only 0.52 per lb. I have been trying to get them to bottle it--maybe eventually they will.

At any rate, keep hoarding the blue agave syrup from SCF as the owner, Donna, will soon be out as well!

As for the agave syrup from Mexico, it is heavily rumored that it contains high fructose corn syrup and with all the goings on lately, I wouldn't be surprised as I cannot fathom that they reformulated and renegotiated within 2 weeks with these growers, to this new stuff so easily. If it was that easy, why didn't they do that before, back when the naturel owner was there with the growers 2 months ago? Why did they shut down, only to reopen in 2 weeks with a new product?

Too weird for me to trust them now.
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So, that's what I've gotten, thus far. I guess it's a good thing I've bought the cases I did, as well as 2 more cases on order (though it seems, they didn't come in:eek: Have to order my sister another case a well.

I'm happy to WELCOME TWO NEW BOARD MEMBERS WHO ARE JOINING US!!!

SLAPHAPPY (love that name) is ANOTHER FLORIDIAN!!!!!! and joins us from CENTRAL FLORIDA about an hour from ORLANDO. She posted but it got on the general board, so I wanted to post a copy here, so you could all see it:

Slaphappy


Hi, I'm new to this board and SB. I live in Central Florida. I am a carboholic (love chocolate and bread). I have about 40lbs to lose and think with SB if I stay focused, I can do it. I did Atkins last year, lost 10 lbs and eventually gained it all back +. I'm not sure how this board works so any help is appreciated. Looking forward to interacting with all of you!

Does anyone know if Atkins Shakes are Legal? They are very good and would like to be able to drink them. I was thinking since Atkins is less carbs than SB, that they should be ok. Fat grams are kind of high though.


Sue

and also joining us is HEALTHY GIRL who hails from MARYLAND She has her BIO on the BIO BOARD, though her post also got on the main board, so here it is:

Hi
I just joined today. Have been reading about Sugar Busters for a month or two and I'm ready to go for it. Needs lots of support thought so I am thrilled I found this site.

I hope someone out there is aware of books on tape that are inspirational on healthy eating, fitness, exercise, etc. I have a long commute and I think listening to tapes for two hours a day while I sit in traffic would be a good way to spend the time.
Any suggestions? thanks. How about the Body for Life book? Anyone read it?

240/240/160
Joined 1/13/02
following SB

I know you all join me in welcoming them to the board!!!:D

REMINDER: If you have NOT posted your BIO on the NEW 2002 BIO BOARD, please try to do so ASAP so I can get you on my mailing list;)

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And from here, I guess we start anew with hopes this won't happen again to us. I feel sorry for Suzanne from 3FC'S, this happening makes it hard on her. Anyhow, it's a new day in more ways than one!

Have to run, will be back on later!!!

Please remember CHAT TONIGHT AT 9:15PM EST I have a meeting at school but home to be home in time :)

Toodles

Debbie
194/not sure, but it's bad!/129
SB sine 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

Well, it's early Tuesday and I see only Deb's motivational post from yesterday. Not a good sign. I'm sure some of you got on yesterday and I really want to know what you said!!!!! Oh well . . . no use crying over spilt chocolate milk.

Just wanted to say that I really missed you all last evening. My eating is doing pretty well. My goal for this week is to eliminate the unhealthy snacking and grazing that has become such a MAJOR part of my daily living. Wish me luck. Once I get that tackled, I will move onto something else. I feel like I've been out of control for such a long time, I'd better take care of one problem at a time.

Sorry this is so short just felt the need to touch base before I jump in the shower and start the daily grind. I'll "get personal" later on this evening. I HOPE EVERYBODY HAS A FABULOUS DAY!!!!! It's a brand new start. Let's make it a great one. Hey, I just had an idea. Anytime we're tempted today, let's just imagine one or more of our SB board buddies (depending on the strength of the temptation) standing right beside us. I know I sure would put down an illegal temptation if OUR LEADER (QUEEN OF THE DETOX DUNGEON) was standing right beside me. LOL. Love ya, DEB!!! I think I shall carry DEB and NARDA with me all day today and see how that goes. If it works, I'll probably carry VIV and SEF with me tomorrow. SOL and FROGGIE, what are you two doing on Wednesday????? They also may be pouring water in my bottle all day long too. (Okay, I admit it . . . I'm weird and I live in a fantasy land!!! But you should see how I look in KimmyLand in my size eight jeans!!!) :-)

Gotta go, gals.
Take care.
Kim

Hi!!

I tried to get onto the board last night after work and the server wasn't up.. Must have been a bad internet day - some other boards I visit were down too.

What is agave? Is it a juice or a sweetener? I feel so out of it - have a lot of catching up to do. :^:

This is day three for me - so far, so good. I feel SOOOOO much better eating this away - have tons of energy. Feel so dumb to have stopped for so long.

Kim - great idea about a "guardian SB angel"!! Yesterday - I was at a meeting at work and they served muffins (full of sugar :mad: ) - I just took a bottle of water - but in a week or so - I know it won't be as easy to resist.

Deb - tell me more about North Carolina in Oct. It has been so long since I've taken a "me" vacation and not just visited family, I have a bunch of frequent flyer miles so I may be able to make it! And take care of those blisters. Ouch.

Welcome Slaphappy and Sue!! You will love this WOE and this board. Tons of information and support.

Here is my tip for Tuesday: Keep "legal" food wherever you go. At
work - I have a big jar of Adams Natural Crunchy Peanut Butter and whole grain wheat crackers. It REALLY comes in handy during the day when I get those cravings and everyone else at work is eating candy bars. Much better in my mind.

Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone. Sorry I can't make the chat. I have to get up at 3AM to beat rush hour now so I'm asleep by 7PM.

Ricki
120/110/120

Just wanted to repost that I made a long post Sunday night, on the last page of the week. I hope it's still there!

Hope to see you all at chat tonight!

Thought for today: The person interested in success has to learn to view failure as a healthy, inevitable part of the process of getting to the top. - Joyce Brothers

This is true of our weight losses and life style changes too. We're not perfect creatures and we never will be. So take some of the pressure of yourself! ;)

Peace,
FROG

Is everyones post BIG???? I was having my withdrawals last night again! I was reading another board and boom the site went down hmmmmm....I am sure stuff got lost sorry i missed all your motivation! By the way i had NONE!
Yesterday i skipped excersising and went with a friend shopping :^: Sometimes a girl has to do what a girl has to do! Granted I have NO money but went along for the ride and was there for a freind to talk to. My neck is very tense latly- I wanna blame it on excersise but its not I think its stress. I think i am going to try and go for a walk today if its not to slippery. If not i am going to do a short tape. I have no OOMPH so a little will be better than none right????? I guess that could be a tip! Even if you don't get in the WHOLE work out MOVE IT some how! I know that with out excersise i would not be the size i WAS :mad:
I havew NOT been on the scale all week. I also do not think its moving anyway! Hubby got back on his little program and dropped 7.5 lbs in a week!!! MEN!!!! I forgot to tell you all that! He has also gained some and is eager to get to his goal again! Good for him i guess! (so suportive i know!) I just can't figure out how he can have a bit of a treat and thats it-NOT me i have to have the whole bag! Those red light foods errrrrrrrrr.
Enough blabbing! I have my last baby shower to go to tonight. I am going to briing something legal ----I think. Should be fun i am closer to this girl than the one on Sunday so i really want to be there!

Quilter------ I have been using the visualizing thing these past few weeks- thinking how i would look at goal and so on! Keep thinking of those size 8's and how you'll look! :cool: Good luck on the grazing! Thats a great goal. I have 3 kids and grazing is just soooo easy. You can do it.

rlsimon-You sound like you are doing great with this WOE! Wooooo hooooo on passing on the muffins! Water is much better-right? Looks better on you anyway!!!!!

HI DEb!!!! welcome newbies! Hope we are suportive and informative!! I know our fearless leader always is! Gotta go and feel the little one and get my walking stuff on!!!!!

Rhonda

Rainy days and Mondays must get the server down, too! I wonder if it's located in my area. We were rainy all day yesterday BUT it didn't stop me from kicking bu** out on the road last night!!

My goal last night was to walk 2 miles for speed. I had hoped to increase my speed to 18:30 minute mile and I made it in 16:32!!! I won't get to do anything tonight because of meetings, but will be in the gym on Wednesday and "strolling" for a walking break on Thursday. I'm ready to sign up for the WDW Marathon. I figure if I pay my money then, on top of having told y'all and my family that I'm going to be in the 1/2 Marathon, I'll have no choice but to follow through! :lol:

Last night I wanted soup really bad and, y'all probably know the choices for us along the line of "canned" soup are pretty nill we took a can of cream of mushroom, can of cream of chicken, skim milk, little frozen shrimp and whatever frozen veggies we had and mixed them all together. I toasted a piece of Monk's bread SGWW and put it in the bottom of the bowl, poured the soup on top and it hit the spot!

I have to get busy, but wanted to check in. QUILTER I'm watching you!! and you KNOW DEBBIE not only has eyes in the back of her head - she can see when we're cheating even when we're miles away! :lol: I have the picture of us with our milk moustaches up on the mirror in the bathroom so I see the SB gals every morning to remind me to be good. I can't wait to see the other pictures DEBBIE took and I'm going to bug her to send me doubles so I have a picture of the whole gang from the marathon week-end.

MELIRIS I told Meister about your DH hiding the scales from you and now I think he's thinking of following suit. :eek: Shoulda kept my mouth shut!

:wave: Have a good day, everyone!!!

Morning Ladies!
Glad to see the board is back up! I have been real sick with a sinus infection! So nothing seems to taste at all! I am having problems being creative with foods and getting board. I'm picky with veggies and I desperately need to lose some weight but for the most part I want to feel better and eat healthy. I'm trying to have a baby and doing the Leupron shots so energy is low! I can't go to sleep at night and then I'm so tired the next day! I know I need to get back on the tread mill. I am out of control and need help!!! I'm not pigging out just not motivated! So restarting today. The positive note is that I am lighter this January than I was last year so that is a plus! I had my special k cereal and doing ok. I am going to try and get on that treadmill this evening when I get home from work.
Ok enough of my pitty party! Hope everyone has a great week!
Welcome to all the newbies!!

AARRGGHH! All of yesterday's posts gone--including my brilliant contribution! :lol:

Oh well. It was a simple motivational thought. Instead of making new years's resolutions (are they starting to wear thin yet)? Make a new day's resolution. I find it impossible to be eat pefrfectly healthy for an entire year--but I can handle a day. Make the resolution anew each morning to eat OP for that day and chances are you will have many more resolutions fulfilled than failed.

Happy news to report--down another pound this morning--to 240. Now only 3 pounds from my low so getting closer and closer and ready to move back into positive (or is that negative) territory! For all of you struggling to get back on track after the holidays--it really took about a week of healthy OP eating for it to kick in--but now it has and I'm down 4 lbs in the past week. I'm sure most of that is water weight--but that has to come off first before the added fat starts to go!

NASCAR--I hope you get to feeling better soon. Glad to hear you are getting back on track and focusing on the positives! It stinks though when you feel bad physically--it is hard to get motivated about anything.

Sol--your soup sounds delicious! My quick soup staple is a cup of cooked rice (brown or Uncle Ben's), a can of chicken broth,and a can of creme of chicken soup and a can of chicken meat. It makes a think hearty soup that is perfect for cold days.

Rhonda--you go girl! Who says you need money to go shopping--I think it is fun just to play!

Frog--Loved hearing about your WDW marathon experience, especially about the SB meeting. Glad you are recovering from the after effects.

rlsimon--welcome! agave syrup is a sweetner that is very low on the glycemic index. Folks use it much like they would honey. I've never tried it, and from the looks of things now, I never may!:(

Kimmy--I'm good for Friday if you need an "angel." :cool:

Deb--sigh, I hope they can get the board stabalized soon. I need to come here every morning--I do so much better when I do!
Have you gotten any information on the SB/Southern heritage cookies I saw them talking about on the other board?

I hope everyone has a wonderful day!

Susan
300/240/150
July 10, 2000

Morning Again:wave:

UGJ!!! Just lost the beginning of a post, enough that it pisses me off!:mad: Here I go again!

I had no desire or willpower to go and walk today, but finally pushed myself into a slow 3.5 mile walk, which took me longer than my 4.5 mile jog yesterday. At least I got out, guess that's the important part. Feet still hurt and had to pad up the sore spots before hitting the pavement. They were so bad last night, just the sheet being on them bothered me to where I didn't sleep well:eek: It also didn't help that it was foggy, the threat of rain was apparent and the humidity was 94%, as well as a temp in the upper 70's!

Went to 4 shoe stores that I normally wouldn't of gone into, but figured I should try to see what's out there as far as sneaks go. I found some interesting info. First, I have wide feet (geez, I always thought my feet were the only small thing about me, with everything else on my body being wide, but not my feet). I also found out that the sneaks I've been not only walking in for the past year, but running in as well for the last 6 or so months are AEROBIC SHOES! No wonder my feet are so bad! Well, I didn't find anything I liked. Try finding a black running shoe for women, about impossible, it seems. I guess I'm going to have to just bite the bullet and find something that I can try to live with and change my thinking a wee bit (not easy for me to do). I guess I'll have to think of the shoes I get as something I only will wear for an hour a day, and also to remember, NOT TO LOOK DOWN!!!

Also, I ate like a PIG yesterday! Nothing would fill me up or satisfy me. It was all SB LEGAL, but I probably ate a good 3000 calories. Lots of junk as well, like SB LEGAL CHOCOLATE, 2 CRANBERRY SCONES, 1 piece of CAROB CAKE, too much fruit, CARBOLITE-I won't continue even though there's more-I'm sure you get the point how glutunous I was yesterday. AND this morning, I woke up hungry again. TRYING to stay within my limits today, but the way I feel right now-RAVENOUS-I don't know if I'll be able to contain myself!!!:eek:

I had one more option on the poll, but darned if I can remember what the line said-does anyone remember?? Oye, the age!!!!!:rolleyes:

FYI, I am going with the kids and my Mom to NC on March 29th and will be there for the week, returning on Sunday, April 7th, I believe that is. If anyone is within a short driving distance of Hendersonville area, would love to meet up with you somehow. I'm excited that FROG is coming over for a day or two!!!!!:spin:

QUILTER, now THAT'S the QUILTER I know and love! That positive outlook and your peppy posts make me smile. You're headed on the right track again, and I know I can say in all sincerity, that we really are glad you're back!!

RSIMON, agave is an organic sweetener from the agave plant, grown in Mexico. It's low GI too, which makes it wonderful for us to use as a sweetener in baked goods, as well as other applications. Unfortunately, it seems once the current supply is gone from the shelves, it's going to be history-the reason I'm hoarding! Will be posting the info on NC soon-we are awaiting to see if there are any dates available for early Oct. to meet up-that would be great if you could come-the more, the merrier!!!!

FROG, I have sooo much to learn from you regarding "running!" Hey, we can go jog together in NC when you come;) See you tonight at chat!

RHROO, I have to say, your posts always make me laugh!:D

SOL, you rock girl! That's great you beat your intended time by so much. You'll be jogging before you know it!!! You didn't know, I have a satellite in space, so I can see if you're all being naughty or nice, or should I say, good! I promise copies of pics when I get the rolls developed. I should have the one the guy gave me finished this weekend, it's Lauren's b.day so I'll be playing paparazzi. Then I'll get them done and put on-line and you can tell me which ones you want copies of, I guess you, FROG, BIGK, SZU & GATOR can look at them and tell me if anyone wants copies.

NASCAR, sorry to hear you haven't been feeling well. I know that motivation, esp. after the holidays can be hard for many, but coming on the board more often will surely get you back on track and filled with motivation!!!

FILLISE, good for you on another pound down, CONGRATS! You'll see those other 3lbs gone soon:) I too hope the board is okay from now on-unusual to see these problems, but I guess they happen once in a great while.

I must run and get in the shower, lots of things to do before I get Michael, which is too soon!!

Please remember, TOMORROW IS WEIGH IN WEDNESDAY!!! Unfortunately, it's not going to be good for me, TOM is due in the next day or so, so I'm really up! 4lbs from my all time low!:eek: I wish you all much better luck than I'm bound to have.

Hope you will all join us in the CHAT ROOM TONIGHT AT 9:15PM EST If I'm not there on time, should be shortly after, so start without me-hopefully, Michael won't be on the computer doing homework!!

Have a great day!

Debbie
194/122/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

Because I haven't been able to weigh since 1/2/02, I weighed at work this morning.

And the scale said 148.5!!! I am 1.5 from my all time low which was back in July! :spin: I feel a happy dance coming on!

Peace,
FROG

Good Morning Everyone!

When I first got on board, I thought I had been in the Land of Nod. But it turns out I'm OK. All the posts from yesterday have just disappeared :dizzy:

Well, I have been feeling terrible this past few days with headaches and a little bit of nausa. I was feeling depressed and thinking about giving up and going back to the old ways and my Mother (who is living with me) said to get on the scales. So I did and I am happy to report that I am down 5 pounds from last WIW. I'm at 281.5. Heres hoping that it'll hold for tomorrow. I am going to concentrate on drinking the water today. I have been really slack about that. Also, going to try one of the recipies from the board, "White Bean and Chicken Chili".

Kim: I love your tip about visualization. I'm so far from a size 8 that, well, I surely can't see the end of that tunnel yet :( But I especially like the part about our fellow SB angels watching over us. I think I'll have Debbie sit on my right shoulder today.

Filese and Sol: Your soups sound really good. I've been wondering if we can have Cream of Mushroom and Cream of Chicken soups.

Rhoo: Sometimes just getting out with a friend for a nice chat will do wonders for you. And SHOPPING, well, I can do that anytime :D Even just looking around is great.

Nascar Girl: I sure hope that you feel better soon. I know how that Sinus thing is. Hang in there, we are all here for you.

Sol: Congratulations on your speed. Seems that you are so motivated. I have to drag my big behind outside and get going. Even if it's just around the block. Ok, I'm going to imagine that you are behind me all the way kicking my butt whenever I slow down :lol:

Frog: I never congratulated you on your Marathon. It is just awsome.

Ricki: It sounds like you are doing great. I don't keep anything in the house that I am not allowed to eat. It would be calling to me in less than two minutes. I just bought some Natural Peanut Butter and crackers for just the same reason. It perks me right up.

Debbie: Sorry to hear about the Agave Nectar. It sounded like a really good thing. I looked at the HFS here (there is only one) and they didn't have any. Oh, and as for North Carolina, I have always wanted to go there. Maybe, I'll be able to meet everyone then. It sounds great.

Welcome Slaphappy and Sue: I have only been on this program for about a week. Everyone here is just awsome. If you have any questions, help is right here on this board.

Well, I'll be back this evening. Everyone have a wonderful SB day.

Sheann
287/281.5/150

Hooray! The board is back!:D I was definitely going thru withdrawal last night. I don't post much, but I lurk lots. I am not a happy camper about the scales tho.:mad:I said I wasn't going to weigh till WIW but I couldn't help myself :devil: Now I wish I hadn't.:cry:I've been soooo good and the scale is up a pound from last week. Gloom, despair....Yeah, I know, keep it up and it will come down. I know all the right answers, but....Come on, guys, cheer me up! On a lighter note...I did pass up the chocolate cake in the workroom this morning. :angel: I need to get my rear in gear and walk or something, but I never can fit it in my day. Something to work toward.

Fillise: WTG on the pound down. Your post inspires me. Maybe I do just need to stick with it a few more days to see results.

Nascar: Know what you mean about sinus infections. I always want something really spicey in hopes that I can actually taste it. How long have you been TTC? Nosey I know, but we went thru all that too.

Quilter: Really like the idea of carrying around our SB buddies to keep us legal. The PE teacher and I have vowed to keep an eye on each other.

Guess that's it for now. Must be off to plan for my first grade program. That's one group of teachers that do not work and play well together, so I'm on my own with this one.:^: Hope everybody has a great day.

All yesterday's posts gone! Oh well.

Finally got some snow here. Sloppy snow. Yuck! At the rate it's going, it'll be melted by tomorrow. It's been so warm here, that this will be the only year on record that Lake Simcoe (about 1 1/2-2 hour drive north or Toronto) will NOT have frozen over.

I'm brain dead again!:dizzy: DS woke up with a high fever and a bad stomach. Poor kid. Needless to say, I was up most of the night checking on him. He's in great spirits but still kept him home from school.

Quilter Love your idea about picturing a SB buddy standing beside you. I've been using that this morning while the shortbread cookies call to me. If I can't remember the face from the photo page, I'm remembering the avitar or this guy:nono: Hey, it's working and that's what counts.

RLSimon WTG for passing up the muffin. Glad to hear you're feeling good with this WOE

Rhroo Good tip that doing some exercise is better than doing none. It helps to keep you in the habit. Hope your shopping trip helped to relieve some of your stress.

Sol WTG with your walking time.

NascarGirl I can sympathize with you about not sleeping at night. And having no energy. Not for the same reason, but I understand how you feel. That's great that you're lighter than a year ago and you've started today great. One thing at a time.

Fillise Reading what you said makes so much sense. Making daily resolutions sounds like the better way to go. When people make a New Year's resolution and then break it, they're probably more likely to not try to tackle it again cause a whole year looks like such a big hurdle. Daily resolutions that are broken are like little bumps and much easier to get over.

Deb Sorry to hear your feet are so sore. WTG on braving it out and getting in a walk. now take care of the tootsies.

I'm falling asleep here and need to do some chores. Hope everyone has a great day.

Sorry, I forgot to WELCOME the newbies Slaphappy and Sue

Shean You got on while I was typing. Hooray for the 5 lbs down. Sorry to hear you've got headaches, but it could be because you're "detoxing"

Music Teach You got in too while I was typing. HOORAY you passed up the chocolate cake. Good job! Try not to worry too much about the pound. It's probably hormonal. I'm up a pound from last week too! Our bodies weights fluctuate all the time. You'll see that pound gone in no time. I'm being nosey too: What's TTC? We went thru a bunch of stuff too, but maybe used different terminology.

EVERYONE HAVE A GREAT DAY

Hey what happened to yesterdays post!!!!!!

Hi everyone!:wave:

I posted yesterday but it looks like it dissappeared into cyberspace. Sorry I have not posted the last couple of weeks I've had a chill and just couldn't shake it. But it finally went away thank goodness. So glad to see all the posts. We had a great Christmas. It wasn't very big but it was nice and thats all that counts. I lost 1 more lb in the last 2 weeks so that puts me at 58 lbs lost so far. Makes me feel good to see the scale go down if only one lb. Glad to see the ones that got to go to Florida had a great time together. Welcome to the newbies this is a great way of eating. Sounds like terrible news on the agave front. I can't find it here so I use sugar sub with my baking. My daughter finally got to bring her weiner dog home. It is so cute black and tan and it is a miniature. And a lacy one at that with curly hair that looks like lace. She named it Susie. I made some gingerbread last week and it turned out great. Seems like everything tastes better made with wheat flour. My mom fell out her back door 3 days before Christmas and fractured her leg so I've been cooking up meals to put in the freezer for her and my step-dad. Shes lots better now that she knows shes not going to have to have surgery. I want to lose at least 8 more lbs before my birthday in March. That would put me below 200 lbs.

Well I guess I've rambled on enough I better get this finished and maybe it will post and stay here this time.

Hope everyone has a great day!!

Started SB July 1, 2001
265/207/155ish 58 lbs lost so far! :wave:

DEBBIE


HOW ABOUT

ALL OF THE ABOVE??????


:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Well, after seeing that the boards went down yesterday and all the posts were lost, I don't feel so guilty about not posting.

Things are pretty good with me. I fell off the wagon a bit over the weekend, but i climbed right back on. So here's hoping it doesn't do me in too much tomorrow.

I purchased my first bottle of agave this weekend. I feel like I'm now part of a special club. i bought it at Whole Foods. It was my first trip to Whole Foods and generally it looks pretty good. I found a bag of cookies that is sweetend with fructose and fruit juice. They are basically sugar-free teddy grahams. They aren't bad.

I have also joined the ranks of people looking for stuff on eBay. I've looked there before but i have never bid on anything before. I'm trying to get an Apple iBook. I registered for Paypal and everything.

I hope that everyone had a great weekend and I wish you the best for WIW.

Here's to losing.

JM

Just finished 20 min BFL cardio. WOW!

Munchkin was feeling better and wanted to go to school for the afternoon. Dropped him off and did a couple of errands then had time to do workout. Very glad I did:D

C'mon all of you who don't feel like moving! I was dead tired but told myself to try, just for 5 minutes. That 5 minutes turned into the whole workout. So just try, for 5 minutes. just march in place, walk up and down the stairs, walking on the treadmill, whatever. You may surprise yourself and do more than 5 minutes.

YOU CAN DO IT!!!!! RAH RAH, SIS BOOM BAH!!!

Deb - you asked what price I paid for the agave - I'm not really sure what she told me on the phone and I bought two other things with the case of nectar, it came to $32.xx. I think what I remember is that it was $25 something plus $4 'cause I'm not a member. I'm sure it's still cheaper than shipping.

Also, have you ever tried New Balance shoes? I had usually purchased Rebok or Easy Spirit, but after a couple of months (not even heavy use) my feet would start to ache after a few hours, especially my heels. I went to Sports Authority for their end of summer sale in August and got a pair of New Balance for 1/3 the normal price. I really like them so far. I didn't use them right away 'cause I had a pair of Asaics that were pretty new (they are bothering me now and I put one of those heel devices in, whatever they are called). I had to go up a 1/2 size but I really like how they fit my feet so far - and I have wide feet.

So far so good with the eating. It's starting to come off again. I got on the new walker, or whatever you want to call it, last night and didn't last very long. It's much more of a workout than walking or walking on the treadmill. I'll just have to get used to it. It's really a lot more quiet than the treadmill, so that's a plus:)

Almost time to go home from work (thankfully I only work part-time), so I'll check in later. Don't know if I can make chat - it's on when I'm watching NYPD Blue.

Karen

Deb-

Have you posted your recipe for zuchinni bread? You've mentioned it a coupld times in your posts really interesting and good.

Thanks.

Jen

Ok DEB, let's talk about the shoes. I've seen the shoes, I've seen the feet, let's get down to business.

You're gonna laugh at this, but I thought you knew those were aerobic shoes! When you showed them to me I knew what they were, but I knew that black shoes were so important to you so I thought you didn't care what type of shoes they were. :lol:

You have GOT to get some appropriate shoes. "Right tool for the right job." You need the right shoes for your foot type, exercise routine, etc.

Those places on your foot that you showed me a CLEAR evidence that your shoes are murdering :eek: your feet. You have to protect those tootsies with good shoes AND socks. Remember: all cotton and sweat together are a bad combo! Say it with me, all cotton is good for sheets and skivvies, but not for athletic gear.

Regarding where you buy them... IF you buy them from somewhere other than a running specialty store, you are running the risk that you are buying from a salesperson that knows ZERO about feet, running mechanics and shoes. And sales people will lie to you all the way to the cash register. I've attached a list of running stores in Miami. I suggest you go to one.
Footworks (http://www.footworksmiami.com/default.htm)
New Balance Miami (http://www.newbalancemiami.com/)
The Runner's High (http://www.therunnershigh.com)

You are lucky to have this many specialty running stores available to you. And if it is walking shoes you want instead, they can usually sell or advise you on these too.

You can expect to pay between $65.00 and $100.00 for a good pair of mid-range shoes. If you pay less you will get less. Less physical and structural support, less protection, less durability, and MUCH less satisfaction.

Your shoes (especially running shoes) should be 1/2 size larger than your largest foot. You should have enough toe box room to wiggle your toes (i.e., play the piano with your toes). If you don't, then the shoes are too short and possibly too narrow. You should buy your shoes after you have been on your feet awhile, and you should try them on with the socks that you plan to wear with them. Even though you may not want to buy your shoes from Road Runner Sports, you should look at their shoe size/type info. The info is good. You can also see which shoe companies offer wide widths. New Balance, Saucony and Brooks do. I'm sure there are probably also others.

I think once you get used to seeing a different color shoe on your foot you will adjust. I remember the first pair of black Reeboks I bought, I had to wear them a while to get used to looking at them. It seemed odd for them to be black. Time for some sistely honesty...You aren't able to find those shoes in black anymore because that is not what is considered "in-style" and the shoe manufacturers aren't gonna sell to just you, not even fabulous DEB! There are some trail running shoes that come in darker colors, but they are meant for surfaces that are softer than asphalt and concrete.

I would love to run with you in H'ville, but only if you invest time and money in the right shoes. I will not be a contributor to damaging those paws of yours. :D Now take this as a challenge and get to the store! You gotta unleash those feet!

I hope this helps and I hope you accept my gentle teasing. However, I am serious about getting the right type and fit for you.

Love ya mean it!

See ya at chat!

Peace,
FROG

If you don't do these things then all I can say is "Danger Will Robinson!"

HiedieHo All!!

This is just a quick note. If you haven't tried Deb's Cheesecake, DO SO!!!!! I made a double batch in oblong pan and took it to Presbyterian Women's meeting.

When I said I was going to have cheesecake, a loady who likes to dig said "OOOOOH! Shirley's going to cheat!". I didn't answer but got my cake. Others did too and the compliments started pouring out!! When they were told it was SF they were shocked. Didn't know SF could be so good! So I said I didn't cheat!!

My hat's off to you Deb! Thanx.

Don't think I will make chat!

Take care, sef

EVENING EVERY BUDDY!!!! :p


KIMMY...good thought about "partnering up but I'm afraid that there's been a dungeon master sitting on my shoulder for a while now... :s: ...watches EVERYTHING I do...any idea WHO IS IS???? :?:

FROGGIE DEBBIE PAY $65 to $100 for SHOES????? HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND????? This is QUEEN of the BARGAINS you're talking about...if she does it, and can prove it, I'll buy you a DIRTY MARTINI when we get to the beach!! ;)

DEB....it's NOT that I DON'T have FAITH IN YOU....but come on...you're just like me...we're ALWAYS looking for a BARGAIN!!!

Ladies....sorry I can't address each and every one of you...My LITTLE SKEETER DOG spent the day at the SPA today...no teeth pulled, but a wart removed from his upper gum...ouch his teeth were cleaned, and his pedicure resulted in his nails being cut to the fur!
He's not feeling to good, and I must play MOMMY ...GOOD NEWS is that the Dr says he's 13 and has no sign of any failure!
Said he was sliding into OLD AGE with GRACE :D

I'll check in later....

BOB

Hello, Group!!!

I can just tell by the way I’m feeling that this is going to be a LONG one. Whew! First of all WELCOME TO OUR NEWBIES!!! Come right on in, pull up a chair and sit yourselves down. Grab a piece of any of our SF delights and have fun. We are all here to help each other. Ask as many questions as you can. Just think that somebody else (who’s lurking) is probably asking the same exact thing.

Now on to the responses.

FROG---I so enjoyed your post telling us all about your trip and the race. Woman, you are MIGHTY and I hear you roar. I cannot imagine walking five feet in pain, and you ran many miles in pain. I take my hat off to your will, your spirit, your drive, your commitment. Awesome!!! Did you get into a “zen” like state with the pain? How did you cope with it and not just say, “screw it”? I’d just be real interested to hear some of the thoughts that were going through your head. Unless that’s too personal of a question. Also, I loved your advice to SOL. Your words of wisdom really hit home with me, especially that part about moving your body. Makes sense. Oh, I wish I could have been there to cheer you on. And I’m sorry I was AWOL during those last few months before the big event. I really feel like I let you down, by not being here to give you encouragement and all the rah-rahs you so deserved!!!

DEB---Really enjoyed your motivation yesterday. The solution has always been right there in our hands. Or should I say our minds??? Yes, I like zeroing in on that positive attitude. Thanks. Viva la Ralph Marston! Viva la DEB!!! OH MY GOSH, I am so excited that Suzanne is going to be at the October get-together. How cool is that!!! How did that come about? Did you just invite her or what?---Sorry to hear that your dawgs have been aching. That is truly not a good thing. When your feet ain’t right, nothing is right. Hey, I found New Balance BLACK walking shoes at a local runner’s store last summer. Try that brand. I’ll bet they will have running shoes too. Have you tried looking on the net? Do these shoe companies show there catalogs online? At least you would know who makes what. But be prepared to PAY. They are NOT cheap. I think my NB walkers and my Saucony runners were over $80. Yikes!!! But they do last and they do feel great!

RL---Way to go on skipping the muffins! That’s a great and excellent victory you had there. I hope you patted yourself on the back for it. Also when you see the number on the scale go down next time, you can think back on how strong you were and how there is NO WAY that muffin tasted as good as your new low weight!

SOL---Are you sure you didn’t get a speeding ticket last night? Wow, you were really hawling you-know-what!!! Great job! I like the way you have your workouts planned and know exactly what will be accomplished every night. I’m going to try that approach. You are a woman with a plan!!! Hey, thanks for keeping an eye on me today. Even though your day isn’t until Thursday. Ha! I felt you presence because had a lunch meeting at a local italian place that has yummy pizza. I sat down decided on the grilled chicken salad, then saw a picture of this wonderful looking veggie topper pizza and considered how wonderful it would taste and smell. But then thought about certain people’s eyes watching over my shoulder and I went back to the grilled chicken salad. Yeah!!! And I’ll bet you I felt a whole lot better all afternoon with just that healthy salad sitting in my belly. You made me LOL when you talked about DEB being able to see everything. She sees us when we’re naughty, she sees us when we’re nice. Maybe she is related to Santa Claus. I’m also going to copy your idea of putting an SB picture up on the bathroom mirror. Good energies have to flow from those smiling faces!

NASCAR---Did you just feel that??? I just sent a whole bunch of good thoughts your way. They should be getting to your house just about now. Listen, I was SOOOOOO where you are about the lack of motivation. I can feel for you. Sadly, I didn’t get my butt back here on the board and ask for help. I should have done something months ago and now I have even more weight to lose. So here’s the thing . . . pat yourself o the back for taking a stand to start today. Tackle one day or one meal at a time. It sounds like you have a whole lot of stuff on your mind and a whole lot of stuff going on with your body right now. Bless your heart, I’m really pulling for you to just take ten minutes and get on that treadmill. You will feel so much better. Try not to set too high a goal for yourself at first and just make the act of getting on it, be the success. Once you get started, there will be no stopping you. Take care and hang in there.

Oh FILLISE---I love the New Day’s Resolution idea. I have this little day by day calendar that’s done my that Mary Englebreit (spelling?) Anyway, each day she give me a new incentive for the day. Yesterday’s was “Live in Kinship”. Some others have been “Live With a Splash,” “Live Endearingly,” and “Live By Trust.” I love these little thoughts and use them throughout my day. Way to go on the loss today. You will be at that low number before you know it!!! Keep up the good work! BTW, I’ll pencil you in for Friday. Thanks, kiddo.

SHEANN---Oh, man, break out the trumpets so we can blast a fanfare for you!!!!!!!! AWESOME job on the FIVE POUND LOSS!!! Fantastic, super, terrific!!! And lest we forget . . . . yippee and yeehaw for your mom and her encouragement for you to get on the scale. That is SOOO cool. I am thrilled for you. Hearing that success makes me want to stay on track. I think you just firmly hoisted me back up on that wagon. And I feel semi-firmly planted. Let’s hope BOB doesn’t make any sharp turns. LOL.---Also, don’t let me fool you, I am clear on the other side of the SuperWalmart Parking lot away from a SIZE 8. Actually I am in a whole other county away from a size 8. My goal is to just get into the regular sizes. Yes, I’ll confess this to you. My goal right now is to get into a 16. That would make me do cartwheels . . . which in and of itself wouldn’t be all that pretty. LOL. Let’s both keep working hard and staying focused and we’ll share having Little DEB’s (not the cookies!!!) sitting on our shoulders whispering encouragements into our ears. I swear that really worked for me today thinking that she was sitting right there beside me and BOB was on the other side. There was no way I was going to eat a pizza in front of them. (Refer back to my note to SOL for the details.)

MUSICTEACH---Hello there. I have to say what’s been said to me many times. Look for another avenue to find success in this adventure. Take your measurements. Try on some jeans that were too tight. (You know I’ve got an entire store of clothes in my closet. Name the size and I’ve got it!) Monitor how good you feel walking up the steps. But get away from that scale. Sometimes it can be cruel, and we really do give it too much power. I’m sure it will calm down soon enough.---Also really glad to hear you have an accountability buddy. That’s so great. But you can use an SB angel anytime you want.

ZANNE---So sorry to hear of your rough night. My hubby has been sick and has just turned the corner the past couple of days. I think sick husbands are more work than sick kids. But since I don’t have kids, I really can’t authenticate that last statement. Anybody want to give me a hand. ---You made me LOL at your little finger wagging face that would appear and hover over the cookies. What a great idea. I think I shall try to print him out and tape him up over my desk at work.

JMUIR---Oh, another Apple User. Yippee!!! I just got an ibook in November and I LOVE IT. Actually, we bought the apple airport hub, so I can go wireless in the house. yes, I’m sitting on the couch right now and am fully connected to the internet. What’s really sweet is checking email in bed. Listen I bought a factory refurbished machine. It’s in beautiful condition. I have absolutely no complaints. This is the one that plays cds and or dvds. But it doesn’t burn cds. My husband has a burner so I didn’t really feel like I need it. Oh, I hope you find one. Here’s where we ordered mine through www.powermax.com. No problems and it really looked brand new. Check it out. Mine came with a one year warranty as all brand new models do.

Okay, well I think I’ve rambled on just about long enough. Hope everyone has a fantastic WIW. I’ll be thinking of everyone as I do NOT get on the scales. Remember I’m waiting for three weeks until I can go back to the dr’s scales. The sight of the horrible, horrible weigh-in witnessing. LOL.

Well, I don't have time to proofread this. Let's hope for some funny typos. Now on to the chat!

Take care.
Kim

I'm sure I posted a nice reply to EVERYBODY on the board yesterday morning! Sorry- I have no idea what I said.

OK -what the heck are all these muscles for? I went skiing today for the first time in 8 years, and after I remembered how, took a few hard runs, and could barely stand up. Talk about feelin the burn- my quad s were quivering! Now, I know I've just started BFL, but really, I've been lifting for 6 years! Aren't these muscles supposed to be good for something? Or just decorative? Today was supposed to be my "no workout" day but I may re-evaluated that in the morning! I'm soooo tired!

Deb- Listen to FROG!!! not just your feet are in jeopardy but your knees (and that's really not fun), your hips, back, and even neck and shoulders! When I first started running, I had no idea what I was doing and wore what turned out to be intended for indoor track surfaces. Every inch of me was in pain after a few weeks. Shin-splints, hurt back, the whole works. And I was only 23 !Course, I was so brainless then I thought if it hurt, it was good for me! Think of all the effort you've put into getting your body healthy- aren't you worth a good pair of shoes? BTW- New Balance makes darker colors, but not black. How about grey and blue?

Got my case of agave from Frankferd Farms yesterday. I think it'll probably last me 5 years at the rate I've been using it, but when that's what you want, NOTHING else will do. I hate Splenda!

I don't think I'll last until chat tonite, I'm so tired I'm getting cross eyed and hitting the backspace key more than any other.

Tomorrow's another day, will try to reply to all, hope everyone that is sick or tired feels better, everyone who is feeling lazy gets up of their you know what's and goes for a walk and the rest of you have great evening.

mel

Here's an article I copied from another board. We all know this, but it doesn't stop me from whining about my stomach!
quote:
FAT COMES OFF EVENLY

As you may know, you can get fairly good estimates of your bodyfat composition simply from a
single skinfold, or by passing a tiny electrical current through your foot, ankle or hands. What this really means is that fat is distributed fairly precisely on the body. And while it's true that some people have larger fat deposits on some parts of their body than others, it's also true that percentage-wise, the fat on your body comes off fairly evenly. That's important to remember when you measure your progress. See, one of the first places you're probably looking for fat loss is on those areas of your body that you think are "too fat." But in fact, that's the last place you should look, because I can guarantee that those areas are still going to look "too fat" for a little while.

Think of it this way. If you have a roll of paper towels (or a cassette tape), and you start to
unravel it, you can get a good amount off of the roll before you really see a visible change. But as you get further down that roll, even taking off a little more is very apparent.

The same is true with your body. The first place you're going to see greater definition is at those
areas where the fat deposits are relatively thin already. For most people, this is around the
shoulders and clavicles (the two long bones that run just under your neck, connecting your two
shoulders to the breast plate).

Another reason why this is important is that advertisers often prey on the belief that fat can be "spot-reduced." All the twisty ab-crunchers on the market are perfect examples. Basically, these
companies get a fitness model that has followed months or years of weight training, aerobics, and
proper nutrition, and have them roll back and forth in one of these things, as if they actually got in shape that way.

Or look at all the books promising to help you lose fat "for your type" - pear shaped, apple shaped, dodecahedron shaped - you name it. It's true, for example, that people who are insulin resistant tend to store more fat in the midsection, and that women tend to store more fat in the thigh area. But so what? If you lose the fat, it comes off EVERYWHERE. If a problem area looks "too fat", training that area with exercise may very well improve the definition of the underlying muscles and the overall form of that area. But it will not accelerate fat loss relative to other parts of your body.

If the body didn't lose fat uniformly, we'd all wobble around like Weebles because our relatively fixed bone and muscle structure wouldn't be able to tolerate the variation. The best way to change the size of your body is through caloric deficits. The best way to change the shape is through resistance training. The one thing you need to achieve a total physique and fitness transformation is to do EVERYTHING - aerobics, intervals, resistance training, cross-training, small frequent meals, high-quality protein and carbohydrates, low-glycemic nutrition, proper supplementation, water, and rest....

So again, if you're looking for results in the mirror, look for the first signs of improved definition at those areas where muscle is relatively close to the surface. For most people, this is the upper chest and shoulder area. After two weeks, you probably won't see enormous visible changes elsewhere. But those changes are happening anyway. You should definitely be keeping track of how your clothes feel. Go to the closet and pick out an outfit that's just a little too tight. Put it aside. You'll want to try it on occasionally. Waist measurements can also capture fat loss that isn't necessarily evident in the mirror.

PEAK-TO-PEAK, TROUGH-TO-TROUGH

As for the scale, remember that just on the basis of things like water retention , digestive contents, and other factors, your scale weight will typically fluctuate about 4% from peak to trough in any given week. So if you weighed 130 pounds last week, and you weigh 135 today, it's not any sort of evidence that you've gained or lost fat. What you really want to know is what's happening from peak-to-peak or trough-to-trough across a number of weeks.

I always get a little concerned when people start reporting their 2-week progress. Invariably, people who had been eating high carbohydrate diets prior to starting their program will report huge weight losses of 8 pounds or more (mostly water), which just depresses the heck out of people who aren't seeing those numbers. And it eventually depresses the people who report the huge weight losses because they typically slow down to a more normal pace after a few weeks.

You should be neither elated nor discouraged by your two-week progress. Just keep tracking your
results from peak-to-peak, trough-to-trough. If fat loss has been difficult in the past, there's
nothing quite like the feeling of breaking to a new trough. You'll get used to the fact that your
weight will pop higher for a few days, but if you're sticking to your plan, it won't be long before you hit an even lower trough.

end quote.

Yeah! let's hear it for those troughs! I promise I won't hit my scale, I promise I won't hit my scale....

mel

Good evening all. Have talked to friend regarding beach house and am awaiting info from her this week. Will get it to you as soon as I have it.

DEB - Missed you at chat but I understand.

QUILTER - GREAT to chat with you! I've got my water jug ready for you! I drank over a gallon of the stuff today myself and I still feel dehydrated. Regarding this race thing, hon you did not let me down! I knew that you would be cheering for me! I dealt with the pain the best way I knew how. I tried to relax and do some yoga relaxation techniques. I listened to music and focused on the words. I tried to ignore or pretend that the sensation was comfort/pleasure instead. I still find it hard to believe that I cried like I did, but I think alot of that was fatigue (mental) and the emotion from running past so many people encouraging us. I also told myself that I was almost there and not to give up, that the work was hard now, but in a few more strides I could rest. Marathons are sooooo mental. After about 20 miles it isn't physical for me anymore. Hope that gives you some insight. Thanks for asking.

SOL - Go on now you little walker girl! Let's set a registration date for the WDW 1/2. Do you think we could crash at your place next year? I haven't even talked to Bill about going back in 2003, but I will not miss this!

NASCAR - Hope you're feeling better soon.

FILLISE - How is your back? I like your new day's resolution ideas. Way to go on the scale!

ZANNE - Great motivation on the workout!

SEF - Glad the cheesecake was a hit. We liked Deb's too!

BOB - What is a dirty martini? And Deb better not skimp on this purchase! MEL and will have to break bad on her if she does! Love to Skeeter! I bet he looks and smells purdy!

MEL - Thanks for getting my back on those shoes for DEB! The more of us who preach it to her the better! Skiing huh? That sounds like fun. Would like to go again sometime soon. Have friends that go out west every year and invite us. We should take them up on it sometime. We went skiing on our honeymoon 9 years ago and haven't been since.

Good luck on the scales tomorrow everyone!

Peace,
FROG

hi everybody just a quick note before i go to bed. had fun at chat as usual. it is fun, kind of like having a silent conference call!

frog- love your image at the end of your post! i think though that those thighs bicycling on the left could be mine! where did you get that photo of me? LOL! am glad you are feeling better, rest and drink plenty of fluids (my 9 year old and i had a conflict over whose lovely purple water bottle was on the counter! thanks again for the thoughtful gift which i am using religiously. keep us all posted about the beach house in the fall, sounds like so much fun! i bet we could get a major carpool of gals from the florida area to come up led by our fearless leader!

deb- missed you at chat. i did not get on until after 10p.m. as daughter had to put the finishing touches on her science project which is due of course tomorrow! i wonder where she gets her procrastination from, maybe her mommy?

quilter- it was good to meet you on-line! nice chatting with you, we will definitely have to get to gether this summer when we come to cinti. we are having a family reunion topped off by a wedding! will be in harrison the week of the 18th or so. keep in touch! i read in one of your posts that you have a calendar like mine,mary englebreit. she cracks me up, i love her calendars. i especially like the one for tomorrow the 16th LET GO GO ON, then it says live courageously with the pix of the girl walking away from discarded stuff. that is what i feel like on this WOE, i need to keep moving on and get rid of old eating habits. pretty profound from an old lady like me!

hope everybody has a good weigh in wednesday!

take care,

chris

Hi Everyone,

It's been a while since I checked in here. Just got back from Tae Kwon do and am feeling better about it. At first I was really hurting from all the side kicks. Today I had better balance than yesturday, so I can see it progressing.

I finally found some whole wheat couscous and some sweet potato chips. Boy the chips are yummy!

I have been fairly good this week. I really need to get more protein in my diet.

Mel - Thanks for posting that information. I am on my 3rd week and have maybe lost one pound (will see tomorrow for WIW). Will keep on trucking!!

Deb - Deb please post the Zuchinni (sp?) Bread recipe! Sounds delish! I can't wait to make the cheesecake. Unfortunately I am the only one in the family who eats it, so it will have to wait for a special occassion when others are over.
Take care of those feet! I have gone to the SAS walking shoes and boy is there a difference. I was using Reebok and Nike walking shoes and both really hurt my feet. They didn't give me enough arch support and ouch!!


Welcome Newbies!! I am a newbie myself. I am really beginning to get the hang of this WOE. We are here if you need us!

Gotta get to bed, early morning tomorrow. Have a great day tomorrow!! Goodnight,

Tina in TX
229/223/150
started SB! 1/1/02

Good Wednesday Morning Everyone:wave:

Sorry I was unable to get on line for chat last night:( My meeting didn't end til after 10pm, so I wasn't able to get home in time, by the time I got home, I was just too pooped to post!

Eli is off today and has a lot of errands for us to run-of course, Broward is on the agenda as well. I have to get ready to take Michael to school, get in my walk (not sure if my feet have it in them to jog today) and get back and get ready. We have to be in Downtown by 10:30am for Eli to get a key to a SB down there that he's teaching a class in-so for right now, I don't have time to post more than this. I'll have to play catch-up tonight/tomorrow some time-I know you all understand-don't you???;)

Well, TODAY IS WEIGH IN WEDNESDAY!!! I hope you all have great love for your scales today!!!!!! I haven't weighed, but I know I'm up and it's to be expected, TOM is due tomorrow:rolleyes:

Have a fabulous day!!!

Debbie
194/12?/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

Hello Everyone!

My eyes are squinty this morning and I can't stop yawning. Ugh!!! But I am up and feeling fine, just not aware of it yet. HA.

Chat room was pretty quiet last night, but that didn't stop those who were there. It was a good evening. Guess what??? I HAVE FOUND A SURE FIRE WAY TO NOT EAT IN THE EVENING!!!! Sit behind your computer talking the entire time to good friends who want you to lose weight. My fingers were so busy that I just kept typing away. Only thing I could manage was to down that liter water bottle. Hmmmmm, this is a very good thing!!!

FROG---It was great to talk to you last night. I told DH about the upcoming trip. Once he got over his initial disappointment that it was a "girls only" thing, he was like "You'll have a blast, you must go, don't even thing about ways for it to NOT happen!" So that's cool. Color me there!!! We have a big even the end of October and we'll be pretty busy, but I am going to try my darndest to get there.

BKM---Oh, I feel so close to you, MS. KNOW EVERYPLACE IN CINCINNATI. This is so cool. Yes, June will be a great time for us to meet. The weather will be good. Maybe you can come over and hang out on our new deck. I am just looking for excuses to have parties once it's in. I will get your email address off the bio board and send you all my necessary info. Also, I have to quote you from last night when you were saying bye to Froggie you said, "Check your spit!" I LOL at this. Of course, it made perfect sense since she's sick, but just sounded funny. My dh had walked up to the couch while we were swapping Cinti stories and he said, "Keep talking. Your bound to uncover someone who you both know." I'm sure we will. Seems to happen a lot in this city.

Well, I will talk to the rest of you later today. I am desperately late for the shower. So need to get that going. Today I'm taking VIV and SEF with me throughout the day. They will be my SB angels. See, I am so off track that I need TWO icons of peer pressure.

Good luck on WIW. Can't wait to hear what's happened with that dreaded dial.
Take care.
Kim

Morning Everyone!

Had a good sleep last night. Feel rested.

Weigh In Wednesday :
I had picked up a pesky pound after dipping to my low, but it's gone again! Now nobody go looking for it, cause NONE of us want it!!!:lol:

Today is lower body weights with BFL. I'm actually looking forward to my workouts!:eek: I had looked at BFL a few months ago and put it aside; it wasn't for me. but when I came across it again a few weeks ago, I got turned on to it. So just because something (SB WOE, exercise) doesn't click the first time, doesn't mean it will never click. Just keep trying.

Can someone please tell me how Frosted Flakes can be around the same GI as Special K??? I don't have the facts in front of me, but I know I've read a few times in GI lists that Frosted Flakes is around the same GI as the Special K we can eat. For some reason, I have it in my head that it might be one point LOWER :eek: That would help curb a sugar craving! It just boggles me: FROSTED flakes.

FROG Loved the ladies "bicycling". Gave me a good laugh!:lol: Good info on how to buy the proper shoes too. Thanks for typing it all out!

Debelli hope your feet are feeling better today! Listen to Frog and get new good shoes! Who cares what they cost--you're worth it. What if you got a black marker and colored them in???:^: Naaa, forget it. The marker would soak thru and rub off on your feet!

Meliris WOW skiing! I haven't done that in, oh nearly 20 years!!!! (I can't believe I'm old enough to say that:dizzy: ). That is a great workout tho. Especially trying to stay in control so you don't fall. How are you liking BFL?

HI to those I missed.

Munchkin is up and I gotta go! Have a great day all!:cool:

My low held for 2 days! Yipee! 175/139/130.
Goal started as 135, but I know now there still plenty of body fat to go! Will post more later afer work and going the the gym,

mel

TOP O THE MORNIN' TO YA! It's dark and early here in O-town. Meister was working on a PowerPoint presentation for a class last night - got into a bind and woke me up at midnight to help him.. :yawn: It was soooo hard to get out of bed this morning. I don't do well without my sleep. :dz:

Last night was my night off from walking/working out since we have a meeting we go to on Tuesday nights. I kinda missed my walking though......... :o OMG! I can't believe I just typed that! Tonight will be a weight lifting night, but I can't promise how productive it will be considering how tired I am.

Well, WIW was not bad to me. I am down 1 lb. to 198 even-steven. I was kinda hoping it would come off a little quicker since my activity level has doubled, but it has only been a week. :D

FROG I'm ready to register today for the 1/2 marathon. Do we need to all register together or does it matter? I'll [/i]REALLY[/i] be committed with no backing out once I send in the money. NOT that motivation is an issue right now, but later on down the road it could possibly be and knowing that the rat is going to get my money free and clear if I don't stick to my plan would definitely get my bu** out there. Thanks for the info on the shoes (I evesdropped on your post to DEBBIE) :s:
I'll be going to get me some new shoes this week-end, too. Mine have about had it. I 'do' have cotton socks, though. What kind do you recommend? Loved the graphic!!! CHEZ OLECH IS ALWAYS OPEN!! If the bedrooms fill up we'll get air mattresses!

QUILTER I've set aside ALL DAY THURSDAY to watch over you! Incognito, even, if the situation calls for it. :cool: I'm finally into a size 16 so I totally relate to that being a goal. Now my goal is to buy clothes from the 'normal' side of the store. I'd really like to be able to walk into a room wearing courderoy and not have to worry a bout starting a fire.

DEBBIE We're enjoying the falafils and tahini. Had falafels for dinner last night, as a matter of fact. Your mix is much spicier than the brand in the grunchy store. Thanks! You'll definitely have to let us know what you end up getting for your tootsies!

I've got to get busy. I hope everyone has a great day on the one eyed monster!

:wave: have a great day everyone!

Morning Ladies!
Looks like I'm the first to hit the board this AM. Well I did it I walked 1.28 miles last night in 30 min. I know it's not far but it's a start. I finally slept well! WIW is not good up 2.5 pounds
:mad: One day I'll get to post to the loss board!
Hope everyone has a great day!

Debbie, I have a question on some of the aguava recipes, can splenda be subituted? If so how much. Do you have a exchage chart. I can't find the aguava here and now that it's no longer being made I was wondering what could be substituted.

I'll try to check in later!
:wave:

WIW results!!!!

I am THRILLED to say that I am down to 148!! :spin: :D :spin:

That's 3 1/5 down in 2 weeks.

Good Luck to everyone. Will post later from home!

Peace,
FROG

Hi Ladies….
Need your support :(

It has not been a good week. On Monday, I was laid off from my job of 4 ½ years. The owner, who had been my friend, simply was the laziest, most lying-est person I know – he was constantly promising things that never happened. Customers would ask for quotes (we did computer support) and he would never get them to them….customers would need parts and he would sit on his lazy butt…and then the customers would get so frustrated….he never returned phone calls. For 4.5 years the chief tech and I put up with this. Finally, last week, the chief tech (who I adore) gave his notice. The clients he took care of think my boss is a jerk, and they were only with us due to Dave. So Dave is leaving and clients will leave too. When the boss did this to me on Monday, I spent an hour packing and just totally berating him for being such a jerk. He SO deserved it. Promises, schmomises. The boss did manage to get a new house out of this tho. He has two techs left but one is seriously looking and the other is very green. I am extremely angry that he SO let us down despite OUR best intentions and hard work.

On the other hand, I was bored to death. But, the hours worked great for my mommy needs, and the pay was excellent. So I dealt with the BS. I have severance but have to sign this eight page contract that I need to have my attorney read first. Unemployment will not come near to what I was making so I do need to look. I am optimistic, but scared. I refuse to work full time, even tho I could make megabucks, because I like being home when my kids get home and they need me! I like being involved in school, hockey, etc., and I refuse to be compromised. I’m hoping my networked connections and perseverance will pay off. In the meantime, I am mega-loading up on Ebay stock and will use that to supplement. Depressing, as it was supposed to be “extra” income, the Ebay stuff.

I am also going to use free health club coupons – I have 2 weeks at a great club, 3 free Jazzercise classes, and 1 Curves coupon. And I need to get the house organized.

BUT…….
I have been OP 98% every day (except Saturday, when I had a nasty run in with a Skor bar and some fresh cookies). Felt trim this AM so hopped on the scale and was UP. That’s on top of my previous gain. Now, I’m taking BCP and this is my off week, so it would be TOM, but I had a mid-cycle TOM two weeks ago so I don’t know WHAT my body is doing. It was definitely the wrong day to weigh myself.

I’M REALLY SORRY that I am not responding to individuals at this moment, but I just need your words of support. My friends here have been WONDERFUL, DH and our families keep saying it was for the best, but I am scared as high paying, part time jobs within 10 miles of here, in my areas of expertise (marketing, sales, communications, biz development, internet, research, travel and conference management) are like needles in haystacks.

I WILL, however, have more time on the board once I get settled in. Right now I have to just get myself together. Real job hunting will start next week. And I don’t know what else I can do about the weight – right now I have a crockpot meal going with apples, onions, golden mushroom soup, some seasonings,, ½ TBS of brown sugar and about 2 pounds of lean pork sirloin. I’ll have a salad and make a starch for DH and the kids. I just don’t know what could be going wrong……



Viv
146/132/????/128


:?: :(

VIV--Hang in there, gal. Sorry you had to endure the stress. My DH is going through some stressful times where he works and we may be making some MAJOR changes in that regard. More on that later.
I also identify with the feeling of being trim, but stepping on the scale and being up a pound. I've been there lots.

Solshine--I fully understood your comments about giving money to the rat!!! LOL BTW, I was looking for your cheesecake recipe with the crust of Triscuits on the recipe page, but couldn't find it. :( Were my eyes just tricking me, or have you not posted it yet?

Fillise--and BOB--Here is the URL for the hilarious article on SOS and the SEC. I about wet my pants over it.

http://espn.go.com/ncf/columns/forde_pat/1305836.html

Read and enjoy.

Debelli--Did Eli really hide your scale yet? Or are you still a scale junkie? :)

I've been very busy. I have had a meeting or class every night this week so far, and I have one tonight and also tomorrow night. Ditto for my DH. Makes meal planning simple: I just eat split pea soup or veggie soup.

Gotta go. Take care.

The bad news is I didn't lose anything this week. The good news I didn't gain either. Which is guess is a good thing due my plan digressions over the weekend.

Viv - Sorry to hear about the layoff. I know what a disruption that can be. I work for a software company and there have been several layoffs since I've been here. Luckly, I have been spared but I know people that were let go. You just have to think positively and something will come your way. And if nothing else, know that the folks here are behind you and here for you. Also, I can relate to the run in with big bad off-plan food. I fell victim to it this weekend as well. Just get back on the horse and don't think about it anymore. Onward and downward, as the case may be.

Hope everyone else is having a good losing day. And it hump day, all downhill to the weekend.

Talk to you soon.

Jen

r HiedieHo All!!!!

GRRRRRRRRR!!! Just lost a post! Must have hit a wrong key somehow! Can not sit here and redo it all! Hate to say it, but I'm sitting here on a pillow as I have Mt Everest in my butt!!!!

just want to share my news.

Being 65 can have some perks. Through my Medicare provoider there are lots of programs offered. One is a senior exercise offered at the hospital's rehabilitation center. So after my NH visit Monday I stopped in (NH is part of the provider's group).

They have all sorts of equipment, sauna, jacuzzi (they even provide towels, soap, shampoo). On Thursday I have appointment with a trainer who will initiate me into the mysteries of exercising. Soooo, I will be joining the exercise freaks. Of course, they even have the dreaded doctor's scale available. The trainer will be able to take into consideration pyhsical and health concerns. I will let you know if there is hope for the old gray mare!!!!!!!

My Body Recall classes are on hold as our instructor has had surgery. I felt I ought to do something!

SLAPHAPPY & HEALTHY GIRL welcome. You will find fun and education here as well as weight loss. Of course some of the education might not be what you were seeking, but remember that life is a learning experience.

QUILTER - I am there! Think I'll carry you and FILLISE around with me today.

FILLISE - Hope you don't mind me visualizing you today. I like your new today resolution. I can handle one day at a time, right? Everyone say RIGHT!!!!!

RHROO - Not all of the posts are huge on my screen, just most of them and the big ones are a pain to read!

THUNDER - WTG on 58# loss, we are in the same realm. You'll make your birthday goal!! 66 - You can make the cheesecake, cut into servings and freeze them individually. I couldn't survive w/o freezer or micrwave anymore........and they weren't around when I was a kid! What did we ever do?

VIV - So sorry about job loss, hopefully another door of opportunity will open. I lost my job after almost 20 years due to mishandling of funds by our owner (he wound up in jail for 13 mos. (S.O.B deserved more!!) I know it can be a shock to the system!! You are in my prayers.

Okay folks that's it, here too long.

Take care, Shirley

I am so excited!!! I have been OP for about a week and a half and I have been writing everything I put into my mouth down on paper! I have lost 7, count them , 7 POUNDS!!!!!
I am so thrilled!!!!!!!
I am finding more Sb legal foods to eat than I ever thought I would! I did have a run in with some no sugar added icecream, which according to SB book is legal, but still had a sugar count of 17grams.
Other than that, I did pretty good!!!!!!!
YEAH FOR ME!!!!!!!


I was curious though about the sugar grams, if it has no added sugars at all and still has a high sugar gram count, like 17 or so, is that still acceptable? I know that someone said, stay away form anything that has more than 3grms of sugar per serving, well even plain yogurt has 17gr or more.

I know that somethings have natural occuring sugar, such as milk, but is that an ok thing?

Viv-
Sorry to hear about the layoff. Things will get better. I have been there and at first it is hard and very defeating, but in the end, things work out.

Deb-
Sorry about the shoe fiacso! Hope you find something that works for you. I know that hunitng the right shoes can be stressful!

Well, thats all for now.

Pravda

Hey gals!

I’ve been MIA for a few days again, but I’ve been lurking when I can. I’ve been really busy. Doing pretty good on my water – not every day, but most. TOM was last week and I was like a sponge!! I went up to 149 (gulp) one day, which is 5 above my low of 144!!! I almost freaked out. Luckily it only stayed there for a day. I’m only back to 146.5 this morning, but will take it over 149 any day of the week!

Just got back from getting bloodwork again for the thyroid deal. Hopefully it will be in the normal range this time. Its only the 6th time since last April that I’ve had to get it done – YUCK! Oh well, we’ll see in a few days!

I’m eating a small bowl of pinto beans for lunch – Yum! Does anybody know just how much water would be OK to drink with your meals – I know too much isn’t good, but how much is too much? Just wondering because I have been trying not to drink much at mealtime, but it really cuts into my “water drinking” time when I’m trying to avoid it just before and after 3 meals/day.

BusDeb – Did I miss it or have you not let us in on what the meeting was about yet? I called myself looking back to see, but didn’t find it. I was just wondering/worrying about ya!

VIV – sounds like losing the job could be a blessing in disguise. I absolutely HATE working with people like you described! I wish I could go part-time, but right now I make more $ than DH, so I guess I’ll hang in for awhile! I know what you mean about the TOM thing – I went through a spell of doing the 2 week breakthrough thing, but the bad part was that I would also have the normal too!! Just keep taking them as normal and your system will eventually adjust.

Frog – 148 – THAT’S GREAT! Keep it up. BTW – I loved reading your advise to Deb on the shoes. I have the dreaded “hammer toes” and that causes problems with corns on the top and calluses on the bottom. To top it off, I have a planters wart on the bottom of one foot (have had it surgically removed once and it came back) that feels like I’m stepping on a rock half the time so I have to be really picky about my shoes as well.

Nascar – Don’t feel bad – I’m 2.5 up from my low too…. We’ll get back there – just gotta stay focused on the goal!!

Mel – I’m green with envy!!!!! You broke the 140 mark!!!!!!! I want to get there really bad and you just inspired me to keep on truckin and it will happen!!

Zanne – I promise, I won’t be looking for your lb!! In fact, if I see it I’m gonna act like I didn’t and get out of there QUICK!! Ha ha! Oh, how I wish frosted flakes were legal!!! I’m sure one of the experts will be soon telling us why they aren’t, but its fun to dream!! I LOVE THEM! I could eat them for every meal, but of course, I won’t!!

Gotta run,

Hi to everyone I missed!!
Tv



This cheer is for all you LOSERS!!

I am so excited!!! I have been OP for about a week and a half and I have been writing everything I put into my mouth down on paper! I have lost 7, count them , 7 POUNDS!!!!!
I am so thrilled!!!!!!!
I am finding more Sb legal foods to eat than I ever thought I would! I did have a run in with some no sugar added icecream, which according to SB book is legal, but still had a sugar count of 17grams.
Other than that, I did pretty good!!!!!!!
YEAH FOR ME!!!!!!!


I was curious though about the sugar grams, if it has no added sugars at all and still has a high sugar gram count, like 17 or so, is that still acceptable? I know that someone said, stay away form anything that has more than 3grms of sugar per serving, well even plain yogurt has 17gr or more.

I know that somethings have natural occuring sugar, such as milk, but is that an ok thing?

Viv-
Sorry to hear about the layoff. Things will get better. I have been there and at first it is hard and very defeating, but in the end, things work out.

Deb-
Sorry about the shoe fiacso! Hope you find something that works for you. I know that hunitng the right shoes can be stressful!

Well, thats all for now.

Pravda

sorry guys, some how I posted the same message 2xs! I am not sure what happened!

Thanks Pravda

Good WIW!!!! Hope you all did well. I of course didn't but i am still hanging in there. I have fallen off and gotten bruised but trying to keep my big butt on this wagon! I swear stress and food go hand and hand in my book!!! All my showers are over yeah! I didn't do as good as i planned but did cut back on the calories during the day so that might have helped! I hate that scale!!! I am staying off for the week!
Walked 4 miles today. Tomorrow i am taking my daughter sledding soooo that will be my excersise.

Viv-Hope you find something else that fits your schedule! And the money you need. I am out of the Ebay thing right now i have some "junk" to put on but i am soooo lazy. Oh well. You sound like your not going to let this get you down! keep up the great attitude!

pravda-wooooooo hoooooooo on the loss!!! keep it up!

tT.V-woooo hoooooo on the water! I try soooooo hard to get enough! It really does help.

Sef-good luck at the gym thing! you sound motivated!

Sol-hang in there a pound is a pound! Excersise is great for your general health right?!!

jmuir-hang in there too!!!! next week will be better maybe this weeks weight and next weeks! woooooo hoooooo!!

Froggie--------woooooooooooo wooooooooo hhoooooooo hoooooooo great on the low!!!

everyone else i forgot "hI" If anyone feels like chatting later i will pop in just let me know in your post or something! I missed it last night and hubby will be gone tonight WOOOO HOOOOOOOO!

Deb---HI!!!!!!!!!

Rhonda

Hello everyone! It seems that the board has been busy today. Tha's great.

First business. At 240 this morning--same as yesterday but 4 less than last week. So I've got 4 of the 7lb regain gone and just three to go before I'm back to my low of 237. That's a week I'll take happily!

This morning has been busy. That's good because I don't think about food when I'm busy.:^: I have a church dinner tonight but I've seen the menu and should be ok there--as long as I stay away from the desert table. Which I plan to do.

Rhonda--We'll take that wagon ride with you--so you aren't alone! Stress can be a real killer when it comes to staying OP. But feeling guilty to messing up will only add to the stress in the long run. Trust me on this.:o

Pravda--WOOOHOOO on those 7 lbs! Yes there are far more foods than you originally think there are going to be. As for the Sugar grams--you do have to be careful about the "hidden" sugars. Try very hard not to violate the three gran rule for sugars. Two exceptions that come to mind are milk and tomato products. Lactose is a sugar, but produces a lower glycemic response that glucose or sucrose. So for example, if you have yougurt that has no sugar of any form listed on the lable--those sugar grams are coming from the lactose in the milk. Some people have a problem with that and others don't, so you should see what effect it has on you! There are no sugar addes icecreams that come in at 4 grams or under which should be fine as an occasional treat. Tomato sauce is another one that might be misleading. You have to check the labels carefully because sugar and/or corn syrup are often added to tomato sauce or salsas. But if you check the label and there are no added sugars (starches, dextrins, etc). Then the 8 or 9 grams of sugars listed on the label are from the fructose in the tomatoes. Like lactose, fructose is a sugar, but it produces a much lower glycemic response. This has been long but I hope it helps.

TV--good luck with the thyroid test. Yum--pinto beans! I woldn't worry and just drink as much water as you want with your lunch.

SEF--err, I'm hoping your Mt. Everest doesn't erupt!:o

VIV--I'm sorry to hear about your no good, rotten, very bad week. You know that in the long term it will likely be for the best, but that doesn't mean that it doesn't s**K for now! I'll be rooting for you to come through this on your feet! OH yeah--I think the feeling slim is more important than what the scale says. Trust the way your clothes fit and the way your feel!

Frog--Hon, I loved it when you talked stern to the Dungeon Mistress! Perhaps we should crown Frog the shoe queen (is there a ta-ra-ra for that?).

Deb--I hope you listen to Frog--it sounds like good advice to me! She's got me ready to go out and get new walking shoes--AND get them properly measured!

Gator--Thanks for the link--I'll read the article when I'm finished here.

Congrats to all this week's losers!

Susan
300/240/150
July 10, 2000

Well, the scales were a little better today. One pound down from yesterday, so hooray!:) I've really been chugging the water the last couple of days so maybe that will pay off. I've had to grab a teacher passing by my room a couple of times today so I could get in a potty break. :o I just found out that one of my former students now in 5th grade had was in a motorcycle wreck last night. She was riding with her dad and the bike flipped. Her little sister is in Sarah's class, so I guess we'll head to the hospital this afternoon to see what's going on. Sarah and the little sister have been big buds since daycare.

Rhroo: Know what you mean about falling off that wagon. I think I have bruised butt syndrome too.

:( Way to go on the exercise. I can't seem to fit it in.

Pravda: Way to go on the 7 pound loss!:D I'm not sure about the sugar gram thing in milk products, but I think they're OK since they are naturally there.

Sef: Way cool about the exercise deal.:D That sounds great.

Viv: Sorry about your job situation. This has happened to Dennis several times. That's why he decided to go into business for himself. Of course, that hasn't progressed too far yet.:( I'm sure you will find just the right job. The great thing about teaching is that I have the same hours as the kids and even get to see them when they come to my class. No, wait. It's not always great to try to teach your own children in school.:dizzy:

Debbie: I'm with Nascar. Can you sub anything else for the agave?

OK guys. Guess I better go. Check in later.

Hola Amiga's!

The Nancemeister is still alive and kicking. Just wanted to report in at 232.....can't remember where I was last week, but since re-starting in January, down 2.

Made a groovy weight board for me and the girls at work that I have posted in my office for "WIW" at work. Did the chart with five pound increments so that can color in our squares as we loose. Of course I have the most pounds to loose!

Well, gotta get back to the grind.

Viv-Don't worry! Things always happen for a reason and something better will soon come your way!

HI everyone! Just wanted to congratulate all of you who lost or stayed the same and for those of you who had a gain, just keep on trying and it'll happen.

I also wanted to say that I tried the "White Chicken Chili" from the recipie board (can't remember who posted it). It was awsome. I made some baked pita chips to have with it. I did alter the recipie a little bit though. I made it from dried great northern beans and cooked them first, I only put in a 16 oz jar of pace picante with cilantro and I used a packet of White Chicken Chili season mix (no sugar) instead of cumin. I looked for cumin at the grocery store and a small jar was over $6, so I decided to wait and see how we liked the chili first. Everyone thought it was great.

Viv: I am sorry to hear about your layoff. So many people are experiencing that right now. I'm sure something will come around for you that will be better. Hang in there, you are in my prayers.

Frog: Sounds like you really know what you are talking about when it comes to sports shoes. I have a question. Every pair of walking shoes I have bought recently feels great in the store, but when I go out and walk, I end up with blisters. On my right foot (not the left), my instep is almost flat (that's where I get the blisters, along the instep). When I go to buy the shoes, do you know if they can alter the instep somewhat on that foot? Years ago, I almost broke my right ankle and have had lots of problems with it since.

Sorry I have not addressed each of you, but you are in my thoughts and I enjoy reading all of your posts. I will surely try to next time though, because you are all so special even after my lurking here for only a short time.

Everyone have a great day.

Sheann
287/282.5/150
SB since 1/6/02

Hey guys. Continuing to feel better. Hope to be able to go for a refresher run by the weekend.

DH has gone to take the VW to the repair shop again! :rolleyes: Look forward to Honda hunting this weekend.

Have a pot of black-eyed peas on to boil. Gonna have those and something else tonight. YUM!!!

VIV - Sorry to hear about your job. I suspect it is a mixed blessing from what you've told us. Think of it as freeing you up to move on to something more suitable.

SEF - Wow! The gym sounds great! Wonderful that you are taking advantage of that!

PRAVDA - Way to go on the loss!

TV - I agree with Fillise, drink water when you want! Drinking more before a meal will help you eat less. I guess the only thing I would suggest is not washing your food down. Drink up girl! Cheers!

RHROO - Hope you got good stuff at your showers!

FILLISE - Your post to me made me laugh! A tah-rah-tah! I have been meaning to post that I got a taira hat at Disney. It is a black ball cap with a silver and gray tiara emboidered on the front. There are also little white rhinestones attached just above the points on the crown. On the back the word "Princess" embroidered above the adjustment strap. "Queen" woulda been a little more fun, but the crown hat is too much! I meant to run the race with my tiara on but I forgot too! :smug: Are you planning on joining us at the beach this fall? We could eat some Turkey-cue at King's! :D

NANCE - GO!!! Great to see you back on the board!

SHEANN - Regarding your shoes... My initial impression is that you are an overpronator (OP), meaning that your foot rolls toward the center when you walk, and that your shoe is made for a "regular" pronator. Most women are OPs because of the angle from the hips to the knees (called the Q Angle). The greater this angle the more "knock-kneed" a person appears. If you are an OP, you need a shoe that is designed for that foot type. These are usually referred to as motion control shoes. To learn more about motion control shoes check out Road Runner Sports (http://roadrunnersports.com) . Motion control shoes are constructed to support your foot where you need it. They tend to have a wider footbed, a straight last, and more arch reinforcements to prevent rolling to the center (don't confuse this with padding). There is no amount of padding that will compensate for a poorly constructed or ill-fitting shoe. So don't let a sales person sell you that stuff. The exception to that is replacement insoles. Some of the insoles such as Sorbathanes or Spencos (~$45.00 and up) are good alternatives/additions to proper footwear. I suggest that you look for walking shoes online that are for over-pronators, then go to a specialty store and try them on. Remember to buy them 1/2 size bigger than your larger foot! Let me know if you need anymore advice, I'm happy to help.

Will say tata for now!

Peace,
FROG

I must of missed a few pages in the book? I chug water without meals, before meals, during meals, after meals, while thinking about meals, cleaning up from meals- about the only time I'm not sipping is when I'm asleep. Is there a reason not to keep this up? I certainly get my water in every day!:D

Have been finding new sore spots from yesterday's reliving of my youth on the ski slopes. At one point yesterday, I realized I was FOR SURE the oldest woman on the entire mountain. Since I was trying to ski like I did at 22(and I was a college team racer), the one wipeout I had was a doozy and even rattled my teeth. Since it was the middle of the week and not real busy, there were instantly 2 ski instructors and a ski patrol guy surrounding me. They looked pretty surprised when I got up again, but today during my workout I realized my neck is pretty sore and the backs of my legs are bruised. Don't even remember how that happened.:?:

Pravda- Way to go on the 7 lb loss! That must feel great. Keep in mind that it does slow down tho, so don't get upset if you don't see that much every week. I know I was pretty annoyed around week 3 that it wasn't falling off like in week 1. But your off to a great start! Do you notice any change yet in how you feel?

Frog- WHooooo- go run another marathon! Congrats on the loss, and on the tiara! I want one of those. Maybe I can be "Heavy Metal Queen":lol:

Rhoo- Sounds like there's a baby boom in your neck of the woods. It's real hard to stay legal at all those showers. Seems like every one I've been to has that bowl of marshmallow cream, fruit and coconut stuff. AT least I think that's what's in it! Good for you to try!

Sef- The exercise deal sounds great. There definitly are some advantages to being a senior. I'd LOVE not to pay for a trainer! Let us know how it goes. Maybe you can get a "heavy Metal Queen" hat too!

Viv- So sorry about your crummy week and job loss. Hubby and I have been alternatly going through it about every year. Isn't the computer industry great fun? Don't give up on what you want. I've decided that until we're starving, or can't pay the mtg., I'm home when ds gets home! Good luck!

Hello to everyone I missed- I made a HUGE pot of chili and it's time. My tummy is insisting.

mel

Good afternoon everyone..

I didn't lose anything - but then - its only been 4 days and I am telling myself that this is more about my health and feeling good than the weight.. Right.... Remind me about this in a few weeks..

I is SOOOO cold here in Colorado - we had snow today. At least I don't have to make the long drive tomorrow.

Feel good about getting back into an exercise routine. Did a half hour of step aerobics this AM.

Wow - there sure are a lot of posts now. I will try to keep up but sometimes it is hard to catch up.

Rhonda - I think you were just new to the board before I left.. So glad you have stuck to it. A 4 mile walk is a lot!

Viv - sorry about your job loss- but I really believe that things happen for a reason. There is a better job for you - out there - and you will be happier in the longrun. I will be looking myself next summer (I am retiring from my current company next Jan) and understand the apprehension. People tell me that the jobs are out there- it just takes a little longer to find them.. Keep your chin up!!

Sef - you are a riot!! Mt Everest? I'm 52 now and look forward to all those perks you write about.. Enjoy all the pampering at the hospital - sounds great.

Meliris - I sure envy your skiing adventure. I like cross country - tried downhill once (you cannot live in Denver if you never tried) and never went back. I spent the afternoon with my knees knocking in the bar drinking Wild Turkey...:lol: I'm also chugging down a LOT of water... feels good and helps the skin!

Frog - sounds like you were sick.. Hope you are feeling better.

Sorry if I left some of you out - I have to start dinner so I can fall asleep by 7PM!! Sob...:(

Have a wonderful evening.
Ricki
120/120/110

EVENING EVERY BUDDY~~~~


Hope everyone is having a good evening..It's sooooooo nice over here on the West Coast of FLA....mid 60's and the trade winds are blowing...windows are up .....SKEETER is snoring on his pillow....watching TOWN and COUNTRY ....funny movie...

Had some home made veggie soup
for supper...YUMMY!!!!!

FROGGIE a dirty martini (with VODKA of course) is made the usual way, but then olive juice is added and the olives are stuffed with BLUE CHEESE OH...MY....GAWD.....IT'S....MOLICIOUS!!!! We must have one...;)

DEB...I so hope your feet are better...I'm sure ELI has been rubbing them...if no....GET TO IT!!! Are you soaking them or anything? Did you go and look at shoes today? Be sure to save the receipt...I know that FROG will owe me a DIRTY MARTINI in OCTOBER!!!

SUSAN...did you try the avacados, lime and salt???

GATOR....thanks for the link...I'll read it in a little while..Good thoughts for your husband...

VIV........sorry about your job, but it sounds like it's a good thing to get away from that jerk!!! It will be good to see you on the board more..

HELLO EVERYONE ELSE.... :wave:


BOB

Hello All!

Hope the scales were nice to each of you. I avoided mine and will continue to do so until I get to the dr’s in 3 weeks. But here’s the deal. I MUST, MUST, MUST tell you about lunch. One of our staff is leaving, so the seven of us went out to say good-bye and eat. Well, I had my SB watchers SEF and VIV with me today and let me tell you they did great. And I did great too. I opted for the salmon on a whole wheat bun. Came with home-made chips or cole slaw. I opted for the slaw, but didn’t eat it because it was loaded with onions. Eeek! Then there was talk of dessert. Get this they got two desserts and decided to share. One was something called an Italian Love Cake and the other was a piece of butterscotch pie. Oh my gosh . . . they both looked wonderful. BUT I PASSED ON BOTH OF THEM. Yep, not even on tiny eeny bitty bite. It felt great to know that I do still have the power to say, “No thanks!” May pals I carried with me today really served me well. And I couldn’t wait to get home tonight to report such good behavior. So there it is. Probably made a mountain out of a molehill, but to me it’s Mt. Everest!!!

MEL---Sorry to hear that the skiing gave you some “leftovers.” Hope you’re feeling better by the time you read this. If my thighs quivered, I’d probably start an earthquake, so I’m glad it was you who went skiing. LOL Also, thanks for the article. I really liked the analogy of the paper towel roll. That is so true. Hey, congrats on holding your low. Good work!!!

FROG---I loved the image you posted. That’s too cute! Also wanted to tell you I smiled when I read that you used your yoga breathing techniques during the race. Good girl. Be one with the road, be one with the sun. Oops, I forgot . . . be one with this raindrop. Be one with that raindrop. LOL

BKM---That’s so great that we have the same calendar. You are right! Today’s is the BEST! I want to take it and enlarge it on a color photocopy machine and hang it every where in my line of vision. I also like her art, because she uses so many redheads. That’s me and I feel a natural affinity.

ZANNE---I love your point about being willing to give something a second chance. You are so right. That was so cool that you allowed yourself the opp to check BFL out again and this time it clicked. So cool for you!

SOL---Do I have to give you the label of “Exercise Freak?” Just kidding. I LOL at your surpise over your missing the walking. That’s just super. You must be feeling really great, physically, emotionally. Every which way a person can feel good. Girlfriend, I am so glad you reserved Thursday for me. The great thing about my new thing of “taking” you all with me is that I think about you specifically during that day and send good thoughts your way, too. And I have to say that you made me LOL so hard about the corderoy fire. That was too funny. I was watching Absolutely Fabulous the other day and the character with the “weight issues” had a great line. “My goal is for my clothing to stop leaving red marks all over my body.” I stood up said a hefty “AMEN” and threw in a “hallelujah” for good measure!!! I remembered there was something else I wanted to tell you. Remember last week when you were talking about your wedding ring? Well, last week I didn’t wear my diamond two days because it was feeling really tight on my finger. That was so embarrassing and upsetting, because I love my diamond. I think that was a turning point for me to get moving and get back OP. It’s felt much better this week. But you should see the indentation my band has made on my finger. When I move the ring up to my knuckle, my finger under it looks like a cinched waistline. Hey, who said I asked for a humbling experience today??? LOL

NASCAR---Congrats on the 1.28 miles. AWESOME!!! I found it very interesting that your next sentence said that you slept well last night. I know that I always sleep much better when I’m exercising. It’s another plus and incentive to MOVE. That’s for sure. Don’t be discouraged about the gain. You’ll get where you want to be. Just keep on trying.

VIV---Oh, honey, I am so sad to hear that your week from **** started and I wasn’t around with my handy crying shoulder. That’s really bad that the big L loser of a boss laid you off. I’d be interested to know what that stuff is you are supposed to sign. Be very careful. But you are smart and the boss man isn’t, so I shouldn’t worry about you. Keep your chin up. You are an incredibly SMART, CREATIVE, FUN, PERSONABLE, KNOWLEDGEABLE, KIND and so on and so forth person. Somebody will key in on that and scoop you right up. I just hope the scooper can work within your guidelines. Keep me posted on what’s going on. Don’t stress. Okay, stress a little, but stay away from the Skor’s. {{{{{{{{{{{{MAJOR HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

SEF---That hospital workout place sounds great!! I am so excited for you. Do you think that the trainer will be able to advise you on anything that might help when arthur comes knocking? It will be interesting to see what he says and if you feel any differently after starting this new program. Good luck! By the way, I watch you and you were great today. You really helped me, because that butterscotch pie sure looked tempting. Thanks, friend!

PRAVDA---Congrats on the 7 pound loss. That’s fantastic. You must be really working hard. Do you like writing down everything you eat? I think it can actually be fun. (Dont’ think I’m a nerd, please.) Keep up the good work.

FILLISE---Congrats on the four pound loss. That’s so great. I am doing the happy dance for you.

NANCEMEISTER---So glad to see your post. I like the idea of the chart at work. What a great way to keep everybody’s hands out of the cookies or candies or whatever. Hope life is good for you. Feels like forever since we’re talked. Keep smiling!

Well, that’s it for now. Glad to hear that so many of you had losses today. And the great thing is even those with gains seem to be “okay” with it. There’s a great spirit brewing in this board right now. It’s so good to be a part of it.

Take care.
Kim

Hi everyone!
I am finding this board hard to figure out! I think I've done it right now - but if this ends up in the wrong place, I apologize. I was on the other SB bulletin board but I can't get anyone to respond to me. I wanted to check my menus - will you tell me if I'm ok? (yes, I read the book but you know how it is).
This is day 3. Each day so far I had a small glass of oj before leaving for work. About an hour or so later, I had scrambled eggs w/cheese and bacon.
Lunch: day 1: tuna salad on whole wheat pita (the whole pita)
day2: same thing (yes, I'm boring).
day 3: pnut butter & all fruit on SGWW S/F bread (2 slices)
Dinner: day 1: country style ribs, green beans, salad
day 2: nachos, made with ground beef, seasoning, fat free beans, cheese, a little sour cream and instead of chips used triscuit thin and crispy cracker/chips (this was very delicious)
day 3: checker burger w/cheese on a Merita "lite wheat bun" (3gms sugar, 20 carbs, 5 gms fiber).
Snacks: I've been having plain yogurt sweetened with Smuckers all fruit and splenda. some cheese, a few strawberries, a spoon of pnut butter. I walked a 1 1/2 miles on Mon and tonite. I drink coffee with half & half and splenda (usually 2 cups in the am). I havn't had any sugar (YEAH)! and so far do not feel deprived. So am I on the right track or am I having to many carbs? Are the ATkins shakes legal? I have to work on my water because I never get what I am suppossed to.

Nascar- Did you used to be on the Atkins friends site? If so, I think I used to talk to you there.
Thanks you guys for the advise!!! I'll keep you posted on my progress!
Sue
:dizzy:

Well, I finally fell victim to the post-snatcher. Just when I really don't have a lot of time.

Anyway, glad to see all the losses today. You guys are doing great. I was way too indulgent the last few months and I have a ways to go before I will be posting a legitimate loss. The numbers are going down, though!

VIV - hang in there! Things happen for a reason and I'm sure everyone on the board has a story to back that up! Enjoy the downtime until you find that next great job!

GATOR - you, too, hang in there and I hope your husband's situation resolves itself to your benefit!

Two questions: (1) Does anyone have any experience with Joyce Vedral books or exercise videos? I ordered a used book, one of her older ones, and am impressed with what she appears to preach. I'll see more when the book gets here!

(2) Has anyone used the sugar replacement sold by Suzanne Sommers, I think it is called Sommersweet? HSN had her on over the weekend and I saw the sales pitch for it. Use it just like sugar and can even carmelize with it. She also sells a cookbook with just desserts in it. It's not cheap, though, and I just bought a bunch of agave, so I was just wondering if anyone knew anything about it.

I'm posting a cheesecake recipe to the board. It is the basic Philly 15 minute cheesecake that I tinkered with. I thought it turned out pretty good. If any of you try it, let me know what you think!

Gotta run!

Karen

Hi all!

Congrats to everyone who lost!
Just a quickie question!
What are some easy, portable lunches to take to work?

Evening Ladies!
I'm on a roll two posts in one day! got my walk in 2 nights in a row!
Quilter - Thanks for the encouragement!
slaphappy - I visited the Atkins site a few times but I was under my name. I just couldn't handle all the protein, my body was ill! So my Dr. suggested SB. It is more balanced.

Ok tried to get creative with supper tonight and it was no good! threw the chicken out. DH tried to eat it but finally gave up and said this is not good! LOL!! He had no clue it was a experiment! Oh well. Gotta find some good chicken recipes!

Frog - So when is the girls trip in October? I may be able to come.

Deb - hope your feet are better!

nite nite all!
:angel:

Guys, I am so thankful for all the encouragement. :) Kimmi (quilter) and I were IM-ing just when I had walked in from hockey (where I did laps around the rink again):smug: , and she told me to check the board. I couldn't till just now, and I MUST get to bed (early doctor's appt in AM), and I feel so good after reading the posts.

Thank you all.

I promise to get on tomorrow and respond individually to posts. I can't believe how busy I am for an UNEMPLOYED person. :dizzy: I did speak with a neighbor/client today to tell him that I would not be there anymore, and they had separately decided to no longer use the company because they had just received a letter asking for payment for a bill from 2 1/2 years ago -- that they had paid! :o Honestly, these people just can't get it together. I am making sure EVERYONE I know knows I'm looking - I wish someone would say "Sure, Viv, you've got a job starting, oh.....Feb 26 or something......"....then I could ENJOY some time off! :s: Yah, right!

Had another perfectly OP day today, probably show a 20 lb gain tomoro.....:(

Really, hugs to all of you, and THANK YOU for the words of encouragement. I WILL find that needle in a haystack!

viv
146/132/:mad: /128

Anthoer Quickie:rolleyes:

Kids needed the computer last night, wasn't able to get on-even went as far as going to sleep at 8pm last night!:eek:

Have to take Michael to school, get in my walk, and then meet up with an old friend at 11:30am, so may not have time to post until later today-just wanted you all to know that I really wanted to get on, but with Lauren's mid-terms and Michael's homework, well, you all know that comes first!

Anyhow, I have to run-promise a long post sometime today!!!! Going to copy the board and read it off line so I know what the heck's been going on!!

Have a wonderful day!!!

Debbie
194/123.5:mad:/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

Well, here’s hoping that we all have fantastic, super-terrific, really good, solid on program days!!! I am really looking forward to today. No special reason, nothing extra special going on. Here’s the thing: My eating was totally great yesterday. Besides withstanding the dessert temptation at lunch, I feel good about the whole day. Last night dh had a meeting and many times, I’ve been known to graze all evening whilst home alone. Well, after work, I immediately came home and got on the TM. Then fixed an enormous salad. Had that and some deli rye triscuits for supper and that was it. I didn’t eat anything else, except an apple at about 10. So I feel like that was an enormous victory. I suppose if I allow myself only fruits after supper, that would be a good thing. More of a question than a statement. I know it’s better than the stuff I had been eating! LOL

Well, today’s Mary Engelbreit calendar page says “Live Morally” with a picture of a girl with her good angel sitting firmly on her shoulder and she’s kicking the wicked, devil angel away. The caption says Do Good/Avoid Evil.Pretty cute. I’m using that devil angel to represent all the sweets and illegal items I love. What will you all be avoiding today? Think about kicking them out of your life, or at least your day!!! LOL And the good angel, well today that’s going to be FROG and SOLSHINE. I’ll be carrying you all with me today thinking about you and hoping you are doing well.

DEB---Hope the foot is better today. Please don’t let it drag on too long in case you need to see a foot doctor. New shoes will most likely help.

Will catch the rest of you tonight!
Take care.
Kim

Last night was supposed to be a weight training night, but Meister’s car is in the shop and he had to use mine to go to his martial arts class. I went walking instead and added another .5 miles to my route. (Still working toward that ½ marathon next year – hint, hint!) I went 4 miles in 1:06. I passed my 3.5 mile marker 3 minutes faster than last time and I wasn’t really trying. I was so tickled I could hardly wait for Vince to get home. I’m charting my progress so that I can see where I’ve come from and I’ll have it handy for when those less motivated days roll by. I have this thing about shirts touching my neck and NEVER wear turtle necks or cowl necks. I found that walking if I have on a normal t-shirt I’m always tugging at it to pull it away from my neck. The last shirt I wore had the neck line almost down past my bra by the time I got home. :eek: Glad I didn’t even think about what I looked like out there ~ Last night I cut the collar off one of my t-shirts and a little slit down the front. Of course, I can’t wear it for anything but walking now, but, hey! It’s one less thing to keep me from walking. I tried a couple of Vince’s tanks on, but you can totally see my bra from every angle with those things and I need sleeves. Between my home-made t-shirt and my fanny pack for my 2 water bottles and pepper spray I’m sure I look like a total Goober out there, but I figure maybe people will quit laughing at me when they see me getting smaller and faster on the loop. Now if I could just remember to quit singing out loud with my walkman………….

I'm ready to send in my registration for WDW HALF MARATHON! WHO WANTS TO SEND THEIRS IN WITH ME????

DEBBIE Once you get those good shoes (regardless of the color), Vince said to watch out ‘cause we’ll get you weight training yet! :lol: Obviously it’s not a magic cure-all, but it will help. ‘Twill be glad when you can get back on here. Hope you had a wonderful day yesterday, but I sure miss your posts when you’re not here.

QUILTER My ring being too tight for me was terribly upsetting. Vince is my best friend and I think my ring means more to me than maybe normal people think about their wedding rings (a querky thing of mine). Now it’s almost too big and I could probably get it re-sized back down to where it was when we got married. Funny, but that was my “tight jeans” for a while. You’ll get there, Girlfriend! You want it BAD and you’ve got GOOD support! WAY TO GO ON THE DESSERTS!! I’m very proud of you!! Keep posting that good news for us! What's a Wednesday song?

BUSDEB I’m dying to know what the meeting was about! Please do tell (or do tell where you posted it, ‘cause I missed it). I’m sorry.

GATORGAL The cheesecake recipe was actually posted by FILLISE I did a search for it. It's on the August recipe board if the link doesn't work. http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7953&highlight=southern+living

I’m thinking about you and DH and hoping things work out great.

VIV I’m soooo sorry to hear about you getting laid off. That happened to me in September, but I loved my job and my co-workers. I really thought I was going to retire from there. I miss them sorely, but I do like my new job and my new co-workers. The office is a lot similar we just dress up here and I got to wear my jeans and shorts at my other job. I’m thinking that a few of the old gasbag’s clients might hire you independently and pay you directly – take the gasbag out of the equation and ‘voila’! Whatever the solution I’m hoping for a speedy job for you that exceeds your expectations.

MELIRIS Your posts crack me up. We actually have quite a few comedians on this board. I’m so glad! I’m sorry that you are feeling those muscles that normally fly below the radar. :lol: I went bowling with some friends one night and we bowled for a long time. The next few days my bu** hurt so bad I was begging Vince for a massage. He wouldn’t touch me…..can’t say’s I blame him. Great article! Thanks for posting it. And CONGRATS on holding your low!!

WAFRA66 WELCOME!! Do y’all do a lot of calisthenics in your Tae Kwon do
class? My DH takes San Shou and they do hundreds of push ups, jumping jacks, crunches and ‘parachutes’. I’d be too tired after the ‘warm up’ to even do the actual lessons!

Zanne Congrats on ‘losing’ that pound! Sounds like an agent in a spy novel trying to ‘shake’ a tail. I promise I’ll be running from it if it starts heading my way! I didn’t even know we could eat Special K. What are the ingredients in Frosted Flakes? Sounds like something illegal because of the ingredients as opposed to the glycemic index. I’ll be interested to hear the lowdown on this one. Pretty much the only cereals I eat are Uncle Sam, Shredded Wheat and All Bran.

NASCAR CONGRATS ON YOUR WALKING!!! When I started I could BARELY walk one mile without my foot cramping up on me and being so winded I could hardly make it home. I’m PCOS and the weight comes off VERY SLOWLY for me. If I cheat even just a tiny bit my weight stalls or goes up. Your body could be very slow to adapt, you could be at a weight your body is comfortable with, you could have a very picky body like I do…..it could be any number of things, but if you stick with it and continue moving that body it will start coming off. Hang in there! You’re on the best program for a healthy weight loss and long term lifestyle. Maybe you’re losing inches and the pounds aren’t showing up yet.

FROG If I didn’t say it…. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! WHOO HOO!!! You continue to inspire and motivate me!! I’m going this week-end for some new shoes. I noticed last night that the left side of my left shoe has completely given out on me. There’s absolutely no cushion left and my ankle and hip are screaming for new shoes. I’ll definitely take what I’ve learned from you with me to the store. Glad to hear you’re continuing to mend. What kind of Honda?? Color? Do tell!!

SEF Those perks sound awesome!

NANCEMEISTER Always good to hear from you! Sounds like it could be fun having the whole office working together – I know they always have food in my office, to have everyone bringing in healthy food would be nice. Some of the girls are on that cabbage soup diet this week – when will they learn?? Maybe when they start seeing me having great results with SB? :D I’m hoping!

SHEANN $6 for Cumin??? OMG!!! I haven’t looked at the price at our store since we bought some eons ago, but we use it quite a bit. It couldn’t have been that much or I’d have remembered. I found the recipe Taco Bell uses for their seasoning and we use it now instead of buying taco seasoning since it’s cheaper and I can leave the sugar out or substitute Splenda for it. It’s really yummy.

SLAPHAPPY – WELCOME!!! You’re in the right place and you’ll definitely get responses and answers to your questions here! There are LOTS of experts and success stories and supporters on this board. I probably wouldn’t still be hanging on if it weren’t for these wonnnerful gals. I don’t know your weight, but you might want to make sure you’re eating the right number of calories. Your menu sounds pretty good – especially the nachos and ribs! :D I posted a typical day for me last week, I think, but I eat a lot because of my weight and I need and like to eat every few hours. I’ll see if I can find it and e-mail it to you so’s not to bore everyone else again with it. I have a hard time adding protein sometimes so I mix protein powder with my plain non-fat yogurt and it’s like having pudding for me. I also occasionally mix Polaner All Fruit with it sometimes, but I can go overboard with that so I try to not do that too much. It’s good that you’re walking, too. That will help big time! DEBBIE is trying to convert me from Barnies to StarBucks and I can tell you, the Columbian coffee and the BreakfastBlend are awesome!!! I sometimes add a little vanilla and/or almond extract to the grounds and it’s extra awesome when I want a flavored coffee.

KAREN Never heard of either of the products you asked about. I’m sure someone here has and will be able to weigh in on those. I know my old boss started combining the Sommersize program with SB and was pretty darn successful with it.

TREE What a lovely picture!! Is that a rose bush? Lunches?? I bring salads sometimes. I cook those frozen chicken tenderloins, chop up some lettuce, chop up some veggies and bring a knife and tomato and some dressing. I put all the salad ingredients in a huge zip lock storage bag and have that for lunch. We use those disposable tupperware-type containers for left-overs a lot. I also bring a sandwich sometimes. I found that the grocery store has Monk’s Bread SGWW which I like better than the Ezekiel bread that you can find in the frozen section for breads. DH likes the Ezekiel bread better so we keep both around. Pita sandwiches or Deb’s hummus is also really good.

:wave: I’m sorry I didn’t get to everyone! Have a great day!!

Good morning.

Congrats on everyone's wt losses yesterday! You are all very inspiring.

Kim - you have so much will power.. Passing on dessert and all!

Karen - I bought the Somersweet and the book and it tastes great.. But I tried to make her truffle recipe (twice) with a French (70% cocoa) chocolate and both times - they came out mushy. I was really disappointed. :( Plan to try some of the other recipes tho. If I find one that works I will post it to the board. Does anyone have a good truffle recipe?

Music Teach - I hope your student is okay. Motorcycle accidents are scary.

Frog - what kind of Honda are you looking at? I have a 93 Accord now which I adore - but will need to get a new one too in a year or so. I'm thinking about a CUV so I can get around easier in all the Denver snow.

About all for now. I don't have a Wed recipe - but my most favorite thing to pack for lunch are the makings for a BIG club salad - using low fat ham and fat free cheese. I throw everything in a big thermal bag - including dressing - green onions, avocado, tomato, lettuce. Take a big bowl with me. Everyone thinks I'm crazy - but it is really satisfying and takes me thru the afternoon.

Have a great day!

Ricki

Good Morning Everyone!
I'm ready for thsi cold to leave! DH has it now of course he is soo pitiful! Men they just can't hang like we can! LOL!!
Walked yesterday again so I'm on a roll! Do seem to feel better. Just hope I can keep my pattern 21 days straight = habit so I'm working on that!

Solshine - I am the same way about my neck! LOL! I can't stand those turtle necks either! Thanks for the support on walking I think I'm PCOS too. I have a lot of the symptoms. That's why my dr. recommended sugar busters.

Well better get to work will try to check in tonight!:cool:

Wow! I don't know how I'd ever keep up with this SB Group!

I finally got the Sugar Busters book. I certainly agree with the theories but it all seems so similar to Montignac, Schwartzbein and lots of the other LC books. This is not a put-down of the book so don't jump on me please!

Is my understanding correct:
fruit is eaten 1/2 hour before meals or two hours after?
only low GI carbs are eaten at meals?
water is major?

As soon as I get over my current bout of sickies, I am going to give this a try and will let you know how it goes. I like the idea of eating relatively "normal" meals and sure do miss eating fruit when I am low carbing with Atkins or CALP.

Wish me luck.

HI ladies –

Well, it’s a snowy day and I hope to get a lot accomplished. Yesterday I was out most of the day because the cleaning lady was here (I am NOT giving her up!) so couldn’t keep working at home. Today I hope to a)get a bunch of listings up on Ebay, b) get my calendar organized c)put away ds’ laundry d)follow up on few ads that looked interesting e) go to the antiques store and put that gorgeous mirror on layaway. I can do it. Next week I need to work on my free gym memberships and do lunch and coffee with a few people.

I was down 3 lbs from that awful high yesterday so I will just forge ahead and stay OP. I’m not going to let that get me down. The walk at hockey was great last night – interesting, another mom came out while we were walking and said “You two are making us fat girls feel bad!” I know she was trying to be funny but it bothered me that she called herself a fat girl – yes, she is heavy, but I wanted to sit her down and give her a speech on self image and Sugarbusters!

I’m starting slow – responding….I’ll pick up momentum!

MEL – Listen girl, been trying to reach you (old email address) – about support network for 11 yo DS! Let’s commiserate!

DEB and anyone who knows – I really don’t follow the fruit guidelines, other than staying away from the forbidden ones. Has anyone had great success with the program eating fruit whenever they feel like it? I’m addicted to grapes. Also, DEB, seems I have tix for FLA that I didn’t know I had. Delta called yesterday to confirm tix which I knew I had reserved but don’t remember ever paying for. Now, don’t you think I would have noticed $1000 on my credit card bill? So I need to get to the bottom of this mystery, but there is a POSSIBILITY I will be Boca-bound in Feb! Weird!

KIMMI Quilter – you are doing so GREAT OP girl! I am so proud of you! YOU KNOW you will be successful this time round – esp with spring somewhat around the corner, motivation to get OUT! I love our Ims!

SOL – I remember watching a woman walk in our old neighborhood. She started out quite heavy and truly was not a fashion model while walking. I watched over the months and she slimmed down so much and I admired her diligence. Who knows, you may have an anonymous fan club in the making. You go for it!

Nance – Have you seen the Today Show? They have groups of co-workers dieting together – one was from CA, at Cedars Sinai. I thought of you and your work group -= it’s a GREAT idea. I love talking diet and doing diet with people with the same goals.

Tree – A belated thanks for the agave info. I’ve got it on file. In the meantime, I am stocking up via my HFS which just introduced a less expensive brand. After making that BBQ sauce, I cannot run out of agave!

Well, time to get through my goals for the day. I so appreciate your thoughts, suggestions and advice. It means more to me than you can imagine.

Viv
146/132/
:( :( /128

:dizzy: :dizzy:

Sneaking in a quickie at work:s: Just wanted to say "HI" to everyone.

BOB-The martini sounds wild.....but I'll tell you those Smirnoff Ice's are to die for. Illegal I'm sure, but yummy.

Quilter-Yes....it will bew good to catch up and find out what's going on, since I feel like I've been off the board forever! Wiswh I had more time, but my life seems to be getting busier! But things are good! Jobs good, love life....well what can I say, Dan the Man is awesome, kids are fine, all is well. Hope everything is going good for you too!

VIV-I'm the only doing SB at work, but at least we can each help each other keep the highly illegal stuff out of our mouths! Work is were I have the tendency to be bad, so this keeps me honoest!

Frog-Where's the pictures????? Someone has had to had their film developed by now? QUit torchering us and get to a scanner!!!!

Deb-Thought about you and Eli when I went to Borders last night trying to pick out some Middle Eastern music....ever since I saw that cooking show on Morrocco, I've gone over the edge, wanting the special cooking dish, music, etc. The dogs have made havic with our back yard, and I'm already thinking about those great BBQ's with the weather warming up around here.

Well, boss man is herre, gotta split!

Goodmorning everyone! Well, almost noon. I have an appointment soon so this will be a brief post. But I wanted to read all the posts from this morning and wish everyone a very good SB day!!!

SolShine: I would love the recipie that Taco Bell uses if you wouldn't mind. I love Mexican food, spicy food, well.... I just love food:D

Quilter: Congratulations on staying OP yesterday. I think this SB Angel thing on the shoulder is a VERY GOOD THING. Keep it up. You are doing awsome.

rlsimon: I just read about your salad. I have been craving a really good salad lately. Yours sounds very very good. I have a couple of ho-hum salads but I like everything in mine (even beans or garbonzos).

Well, I guess I had best get myself in gear and get ready for my appointment. I'll be back later.

Sheann
287/282.5/150

Each time you make a positive choice, you close the distance between the way you want to live and the lifestyle you want to leave behind.

Hi everybody!

Sounds like there were lots of good SB days yesterday, I think we've all adopted the lurker on the shoulder approach! I'm still tired and sore and having troubles talking myself into my afternoon cardio torture session, so I think I'll put SOLSHINE on my shoulder since she's so pumped about walking!

Viv- I sent you an email the day after you emailed me- didn't you get it? Do you have a diffferent email add ? I'm mel@tulk.org. But I got yours, so that's not the problem! Know what you mean about being busier unemployed. Maybe it just cause then we feel guilty about letting household and kid stuff go undone....

Tree- love the bonsaii Christmas tree. How in the world do you get such large pictures to post? I seem to have to squish them down to unrecognizable blobs before the board will load them. My portable lunches are 1) rolled up turkey breast slices with strips of red and green peppers and a legal carb(ryevita, kavli, triscuits) and an apple; 2) those 1 serving cans of tuna with above other stuff - don't forget a plastic fork; 3) hardboiled eggs with above other stuff (when I'm feeling virtuous, I dump the yolks and just eat a lot of the whites); 4) cottage cheese with cut up apple and a 1/4c. Uncle Sams to sprinkle on it. Can't think of others right now. Obviously my lunches are not the gourmet repasts of others, butI'm also trying to stay BFL legal(sort of) and choke down a lot more protein for weight lifting.

Can't remember who asked about the fruit rule- Deb will probably have a fit, but I ignore it totally and eat it with my meals as a carb. Doesn't cause me any stomach problems, and I think my excruciatinly slow loss at this point has more to do with muscle mass since my clothing sizes and measurements are still going down. Ok- I scrolled down and it was VIV who asked.

Ruth- See above fruit comment.

Here's an email I got this morning that had my(female) boss and me howling!



Subject: Fwd: Mammogram

I'm sorry Ladies I just couldn't resist sending this one......During your first mammogram did anybody else feel like --- WHY DO WOMEN HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS? I certainly did and still do each & every year.........

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Many women are afraid of their first mammogram, but there is no need to worry. By taking a few minutes each day for a week preceding the exam and doing the following exercises, you will be totally prepared for the test and best of all, you can do these simple exercises right in your home.

EXERCISE ONE:

Open your refrigerator door and insert one breast in door. Shut as hard as possible and lean on the door for good measure. Hold that position for five seconds. Repeat again in case the first time wasn't effective enough.

EXERCISE TWO:

Visit your garage at 3AM when the temperature of the cement floor is just perfect. Take off all your clothes and lie comfortably on the floor with one breast wedged under the rear tire of the car. Ask a friend to slowly back the car up until your breast is sufficiently flattened and chilled.

Turn over and repeat with the other breast.

EXERCISE THREE:

Freeze two metal bookends over night. Strip to the waist. Invite a stranger into the room. Press the bookends against one of your breasts. Smash the bookends together as hard as you can. Set up an appointment with the stranger to meet next year and do it again.

YOU ARE NOW TOTALLY PREPARED! AND, just a thought for all the women out there.........
MENtal illness, MENstrual cramps, MENtal breakdown, MENopause..
Ever notice how all of women's problems start with men?....and when we have real trouble, it's HYSterectomy!!!

Send this to all the women you know and brighten their day!!!

AND, don't forget to have a mammogram

mel

I am feeling very angelic!:angel: I have been so good today. I passed up yet another birthday cake in the workroom. Then I had to run to the grocery store during my break and the chocolate was calling to me.:devil: I bought some oranges instead.:lol: Very proud of myself. An update on the girl in the motorcycle wreck...I went by to see her yesterday. She's OK. Really banged up, but no broken bones. She's supposed to come home from the hospital today. I went by to see her dad too. He's supposed to see a neurologist today to make sure he's OK. He seem to be suffering from selective amnesia. He doesn't remember what happened. The story is though that he was doing a wheelie with his daughter on the back of the motorcyle.:nono: Pretty dumb, huh?

MELIRIS: I LOVE the mammogram advice. :lol: Hilarious and pretty close to what it feels like.

SOLSHINE: Thanks for the link to the cheesecake recipe. It's just what I need too. We're having a pot luck here tomorrow and I really wanted to bring a dessert that I could eat. A couple of the other teacher are doing SB too, so we'll save the cheesecake for us.;)

QUILTER: Glad you had such a great day yesterday! WTG!:D

I know I've missed a lot, but gotta run.

OK--it seems like we are back in the swing on this board!

This is the first time I could get on today--but it has been a good day so far--program wise anyway. I'm still trying to up the water intake and have put in a lot of miles to the bathroom! I hope that shows in the next day or two. TOM has come--but so far not retaining the water I normally do.

Music--you keep walking right past those cakes in the workroom! Good for you! I'm glad your little friend is OK.

Mel--LOVED the mammogram preparation guidelines. I'm going for one in March. Better start the refigerator door thing tonight!

Ruthxxx--Welcome! I,l ike so many others, don't worry about the fruit timing too much. It is discussed in the book as a digestive comfort issue (um, gas) rather than a weight loss issue. I have fruit whenever I want it. Like VIV, I'm particularly fond of grapes.

Nance--I'm with you---WE WANT PICTURES!!!!!!!

BOB--I haven't tried the avacodeos, lime and salt yet, but am headed to the store in a little while. Sounds like a yummy snack!

I hope everyone has a great rest of the afternoon and evening!

Susan
300/240/150
July 10, 2000

WAY TO GO GANG! Sounds like everyone has been doing pretty good at stayin on plan
I've been doing pretty good too. Scale was the same but clothes fit tighter. Probably I'm eating too much salt. Maybe I'll see a loss next week!:D Just gotta keep drinking my water.

I don't have too much time---I'm doing this while trying to cook dinner!

Karen I have used the Joyce Vedral Books. I borrowed several from the library and browsed more at the bookstores. I personally liked best "Weight Training Made Easy". That particular workout just seemed to click with me best. My DH liked the book she wrote for men "Top Shape". Vedral explains every little detail so that someone who knows nothing of weights can easily understand. She doesn't talk "down" to you (at least I didn't think so), but explains everything. It's these books I've been consulting to find alternate exercises for the BFL program. BFL calls for some machines and I only have free weights at home. The dumbbells are inexpensive. We got most of ours at Walmart up here-sporting goods stores were expensive.

Good Luck with your lifting. Here's the link to her site. If you click on links, there is a list of articles by Vedral. Some even come with little videos showing how to do the exercise. www.joycevedral.com/


Ok, the micro timer went off. Time to go. Everyone keep trying your best.

Getting ready to go to local Honda dealer to see what they have in the way of Accords. My boss is also buying one and last night the guy told her that Honda is financing them for 4.9% for 60mos! Can't wait to see if they say the same at ours here. Hope they are open too.

Looking forward to a 4-day weekend (off on Fridays and Monday is MLK). Planning to see my beach house buddy tomorrow. Hope she can give us some dates. Will post as soon as I know something.

Hope everyone is doing well. I am feeling some better but cough is lingering. :rolleyes: I am really getting tired of coughing! So is DH and Dixie. Cat doesn't mind me though. Speaking of the cat, DH has relaxed ten-fold about her and lets her stay in while we are at work, lets out and in when she wants. Thank you Jesus! :angel:

I've attached a pic from EPCOT. They had a pavillion with a digital camera that would take pictures and you could put them on animals body's. That's me just "monkeying around."

Well, gotta go look at cars.

Peace,
FROG

EVENING EVERY BUDDY!!!


BOB has been to the gym...did 45 minutes of alternating the treadmill and the life cycle then 15 min on the machines.. WHEW!!! I feel good, but I'm tired... :eek:

FROGGIE good luck on the CAR HUNT ...I love the picture...you MUST do something with the hair though :lol:

SUSAN..I have a friend who is from KEY WEST and she says they use KEY LIMES sea salt...and pepper....THEN another says she uses vinegar....

SOL...sounds like you are ready for the race...good going on the walking..Sorry I missed your little house party I'll be sure to be at the next one though..Are you going to be able to go to the beach in Oct?

RUTH...Don't worry....one thing you can count on here on our board.....WE DON'T ATTACK PEOPLE...... WE'RE SO GLAD YOU'RE GOING TO JOIN US....
Feel better so you can get started..

DEBBIE...Hope your little tootsies are better today...the rest you got last night probably help you more than you know. I'm going to a ME place tomorrow night after gym for dinner..can't wait...
Sounds like VIV is coming for a visit...lucky you..hope you all get to meet up..

MEL....I had my SQUASHING yesterday...and I'm riding the silver saddle next week...I hate this time of the year... :(
But at the same time...I love it when everything turns up good :smug:

SHEANN....OFFICIAL WELCOME TO YOU!!!! Glad you're here and hope you can stay...

NANCY...Those martini's ARE great... I had never had one until New Year's Eve..The olives stuffed with BLUE CHEESE really top it off...If you can come to the beach in OCT...we'll have some for sure!!!

RICKI...I love those salads too, but DEB has found one of the best COBB SALADS that I have ever eaten...it's at OLE' OLE' and I was lucky enough to try one when I visited her and ELI this summer...The dressing is the tastiest that I have ever tried..It's almost refreshing... wouldn't you say Debbie????

QUILTER...good going girl...see every day gets a little easier doesn't it...I'm plugging away down here...so don't think your out there all alone...Hope Paul is better...remember...a pinch a day from me...he'll be back to his old self in no time... :s:

Ok...SURVIVOR is on...I've got to go...

BOB

Well, had another really good day. When I am up, I am really up. It’s the downs that get pretty stinky. I have a funny story that has nothing to do with weight loss. Let’s have a little diversity, shall we??? I was going to our library downtown with my boss and another co-worker. I was sitting in the backseat of my boss’ car and we were hunting for a spot at the curb. That is such a game for me. I LOVE finding great parking spots. So I was really getting into it, telling my boss to get in the left lane, no, get in the right. Oh do you see that spot down there? Stuff like that. My other friend who is sitting up front mutters to the driver, “Call her the rear airbag!” I lost it and was laughing like a hyena. Maybe you had to be there, but you have to admit, pretty clever use of terms.

I hope this Thursday was kind to all of you. If we hold on just a little longer, we’ll be at the weekend. Can’t you see it right around the corner?

SLAPHAPPY---I am going to shorten your name to HAPPY when I talk to you. Thought about calling you SLAP, but that seemed a bit negative. Anyway, hang in there. You’ll figure out these board soon enough. It’s just a matter of time until you have mastered it like these old pros. I think your meals look fine. My only question is if you are eating enough. That’s what Deb usually says.

NASCAR---Congrats on being so faithful with your walking. You are on a good roll now, just keep going!!! Remember, we are all right there with you keeping our fingers crossed for your successes.

SOLBABY---I find that really interesting about the turtleneck issue. I would drive you nuts, because from October thru March, I am most likely found in a turtleneck. The only thing is that sometime they bug the scar at the base of my neck. But they are so warm. Here’s something even weirder . . . sometimes I’m so cold at night that I sleep in one. Does that totally creep you out? Will you still be my friend? LOL I think it’s great that you do what you need to do (cut that stupid neck off the t-shirt) and get the job done. I like your outlook of not letting anything come between you and your goals. Keep going!!!! BTW, I’m so happy to hear that you are ready to have your ring sized back down. What a great feeling for you!!! Maybe while you’re in with the jeweler, you can find another little bobble to take home with you!!!

RL---Don’t listen to those people making fun of your salad lunch. They are just jealous that they don’t have such a great and yummy lunch and that they aren’t together enough to even make such a good lunch. I made a salad for supper last night and put it in a big pasta salad. Then I tried to mix it up and it was all falling out. So I got out a big mixing bowl and it fit in that. Boy, did I feel like a pig. But like you said, it stays with you until the next meal. Good going!!!!

RUTHXXX---I remember you from the chat room. Are you the Ruthxxx who is in the entry room? Welcome! Glad you have been reading up on SB. Hope you find the answers you’re looking for here. Don’t worry about saying what you’re thinking on this board. Everything here is said in kindness. You don’t have to fear getting jumped on here.

VIVDEAR---So glad to hear that you dropped three pounds!!! That’s great. See, there are brighter days ahead and one of them is already here. That’s great. You are so smart to use that time at the hockey rink for your fitness. I can imagine the woman’s bad comments about herself would have been upsetting. I used to make those kinds of comments thinking it made me the “jovial fat chick,” but all it did was make me pathetic. I don’t know why people whose self images are already low, feel the need to squash themselves even more. I love our IMs too.

NANCE---It was good to read your post. Glad to hear that your life is good and all the family unit is doing well. How’s the weather out west? I’ll bet it’s warmer there than here. I’m relieved to know that you like your new job and the people you work with. That’s cool.

SHEANN---Okay, girlfriend, you are my coach/lurker/angel tomorrow. And do you have your work cut out for you!!! LOL It’s my day off and if I’m home by myself, I like to snack. So, you’d better get out your bullhorn and keep telling me to STRAIGHTEN UP!!!

MUSIC---You are woman hear you roar!!!!! Way to go on givin gthat birthday cake the cold shoulder. That’s so great. I can relate with the chocolate calling. I even think it’s got my email address!!! But you chose the oranges. GREAT CHOICE!!! The choc may have tasted good, but it would have left you with guilt and too much sugar in you and all that ick!!! You were so wise.

BOB---Way to go at the gym!!! Sounds like you were burning up the place. Nice going! Hey did Skeeter get the ecard from Maddie??? How’s he feeling? Thanks for the encouragement. You are right. Everyday does get easier. Tonight was the first night I came home from work and ate something right away. Tummy was making some strange sounds and grumblings. I couldn’t figure out if I was hungry or going to upchuck. Luckily the snack did the trick. But I am trying to break that habit of gorging as soon as I get in the door. Hey, do you just love Ethan after seeing tonight’s episode of Survivor. What a honey! How he would always be home at 11 p.m. to carry his sick father upstairs. Wow, what a catch. You know, BOB, younger men are groovy. Maybe you should write him a letter. :-) (Or maybe you already have??)

Well, that’s it from this end. Hope all is well with each of you. Sorry for missing some of you. I have to confess that I was watching Survivor while doing this post. I’ll try better tomorrow.

Take care.
Kim

Hi everyone!
My first question, is how in the heck do you all remember everyone!!!!! My brain is not that good, so the one I remember and have to comment on is to Mel and the Mammogram post - that was entirely too funny, especially since I just had one last week, and it is still fresh. I have to have mammo's every 3 months because I had a Breast Reduction last year and now have a few lumps (they are nothing, but they want to watch them). So anyway, I really enjoyed that!
I have a question for the experts: Today I had eggs/bacon/cheese for bfast and grilled cheese for lunch (on Natures Own SGWW S/F- 2 slices and some plain yogurt w/all fruit and splenda. Then for dinner, I had a sub from Publix on whole wheat sub roll (6"). Was that way to much bread for the day? Did I blow my whole day eating that sub?? I did walk 1.5 miles.
Ok, so here's some info about me: I live in DeLand, Florida - which is half way between Daytona Beach and Orlando. I am a nurse in a Long Term Care Facility (administration). I am married with a soon to be 6 year old boy and a 10 month old dog. I am 5'2" 165lbs. Most of my weight being in my bellie. I love pizza and will have to find a way to have legal pizza! I have not been real fat concious so far this week - just trying not to eat sweets or white bread/grains, etc. Is there a limit to the number of fruits you can have? I saw the food pyramid on the SB site and it said somehting like 6 bread servings a day (WW). Surely thats not correct for weight loss?
Ok, well I guess this is long enough!!
Good Luck to the girl (forgot name) looking for the job - what is it that you do?
and to the one looking for the car - good luck also, I just bought a used car, and its turning out to be a lemon!
Bye!!!!
Sue:wave: I just love these little guys!

hi girls,

just checking in to see how everyone is doing. had a fairly good legal week so far, but have not had a significant loss in awhile. it seems i either stay the same or gain 1 then lose 2. i guess i am just a little bummed and was hoping for better numbers on the scale. i did throw out the scale in my home sometime ago (i used to keep it in the kitchen for inspiration) but i do try to weigh once a week in the recovery room before the patients come in. i am trying really hard not to get upset and then really go off the wagon, i should know better not to let those numbers get the best of me. HELP!

have been really busy the last 2 days at work and have been getting home late, am hoping for a relaxing weekend. will be going out for a chick nite friday with 2 sugarbusting buddies, dinner and a movie. daughter sarah (9years) has plans to take daddy to see harry potter. then saturday will head to orlando to see Big Knight at school to drop off cough, cold supplies and his bike.(may try to call you sonya) plans include lunch at Hops and a womens college basketball game at UCF.

hope all of you have a great weekend,

chris

p.s. big news, my bp and glucose levels continue to drop, i have cut my insulin down by one-half!!!!! so i guess in spite of no loss for awhile my improved WOE is working! back to the doctor next month, he is very pleased.

Hi All:wave:

WOW! I feel like I've been on a long vacation, it's so unlike me to be home and not be posting several times a day on the board-you all must know this was a killer for me!:eek:

I've been feeling "weird" yesterday and today. Not sure what's happening with me, not feeling sick, just blah, mostly tired. Like I mentioned before, I went to sleep at 8pm last night and basically slept until around 6am. I went to take Michael to school, was all dressed to go from my walk/jog and just had no desire to go, so got undressed and crawled back in bed (didn't sleep, just lying next to the big guy). ALSO, I've been so overly hungry lately, though everything I've been eating is SB LEGAL, it's the amounts that are enormously being over eaten. Needless to say, the scale is way up there, with a gain of 5.5 pounds from my low. Granted, TOM is due today, but I think some of that is due to massive food amounts. I'm hoping to be feeling back to my old self by tomorrow-and I have to stop eating so much crap!

I went shoe shopping, found two pairs, have to decide on one, but still going one more place to look before making a decision-it's been difficult and I hate having to buy something I don't like-there are NO BLACK RUNNING SHOES for women! I have to keep telling myself-DON'T LOOK DOWN!!!!

I made a LIME CHIFFON PIE I think it came out pretty good, worth posting the recipe on the board (when I get a chance). Of course, I ate half the pie already:^:

Well, I'm going to do my best to answer as many posts as I can-so bear with me guys, I had to copy the entire board and do this off line!

FROG, I am THRILLED to see you had such wonderful news on the scale!! WOO HOO! CONGRATULATIONS!!! How've you been feeling since you've gotten those nasty drugs out of your system? Honestly, I didn't know what type of shoes I had on-just that they were BLACK! I've walked in basketball shoes for years-just because they were BLACK! Trying on running shoes has been an experience, that I hate! I don't like the feel, the color, the style-UGH! Hey, one thing at a time, can't give up the cotton wear yet. You'll have to put me in a State Mental Institute if I try to change too many things at once! All 3 places you posted, I went to and didn't find a thing. I could never buy a pair of shoes on line unless I tried them on locally, most shoes didn't fit me right, too tight, arch hit wrong, etc. etc. I thin I have a pair of shoes that I bought today that may not have enough room in the toe, and may have to go back. The other shoes, well, lets see if I keep them-why am I so picky??? I promise, come NC, I'll have the right shoes! Oh, and I ain't running up any hills, down is okay, but not up! LOVED THE PIC!!!

SEF, YEAH! I'm so glad you liked the CHEESECAKE! I'm glad it was a hit with the church ladies, as well as you-makes me feel good when someone likes something I suggest:D

BOB, if I keep 1 of the 2 pairs of shoes-you'll be throwing that money out on the bar to buy FROG that drink! BUT ALAS, you know me well, it's killing me to have to pay that kind of $$$ for a pair of shoes, one of the reasons they won't be coming out of the bag just yet-haven't had time to scoure all the bargains out there. BUT, my feet are getting the worst of it and I may just have to bite the bullet and give in, just this once!

QUILTER, glad you liked the MM message-all RM's insights are wonderful. I was in touch with Suzanne regarding the board and telling her about our wonderful get together in Orlando and how we were going to have one in NC. She said that sounded fun, and how we are all such a friendly bunch on the board, how she tried to have one in the UK while she was there and it didn't work out, etc. etc and I think I just invited her! I'm sure she would be a great "guest" to have with us and we'd probably get some great insight on the board, as well as being much more appreciative of it and all the work she does to keep it going-just think, without her, we wouldn't have this board, or each other! WTG on the lunch you went out for-you do have the power to say no, and you have the power to make this work!!!! Hey, I have the same calendar!!!!!!

MEL, CONGRATS for keeping at your new low! WTG! Thanks for your insight on the shoes as well-I'M TRYING! Agave last 5 years? Not in this house. Did you order anything else from FF? Loved the article you posted!!!

BIGK, missed chat as well:( Umm, maybe your daughter gets her procrastination from your friend down here in Miami as well-it seems to be my middle name! So I hear you'll be visiting QUILTER in Cin City? That's wonderful, you're going to love her!!!!

WAFRA, as I mentioned above, the ZUCCHINI LOAF CAKE is on one of the old recipe boards-just need to find it in the SEARCH, if not, will get you the right board-just can't do it now, as I'm typing this off line and don't have a way to look as I write this.

SHEANN, CONGRATULATIONS on the 5lb loss-that's awesome! Don't ever give up, it's too easy. Stay with this WOE and you will continually be rewarded. I guarantee if you come to NC, you'll love being with all the gals! Did you ask the HFS if they could order a case of agave for you from their distributor?

MUSIC, don't worry about the scale being up 1lb-I'm up 5.5lbs!:eek: I try not to fret about it, I know it will go back down, as I'm sure the scale will do the same for you :) Hope that little girl is okay. I hate motorcycles and I hate when kids are put on them.

THUNDER, 8lbs by your bday-you can do it! That's a goal that you can achieve-I'm here rooting for you!

JMUIR, congrats on finding the agave-now what are you going to use it in making? Ummm, be careful with those cookies, they may not be totally legal! The ZUCCHINI LOAF CAKE has been on the board for a long time, just go to SEARCH, type in ZLC (long way) search on the SB BOARDS only and it should come up on the recipe board-if you can't find it, just let me know and I'll find the exact board for you.

KAREN, sounds cheap for the agave! Good price, I think. I've heard of SS, but haven't tried it-seems very expensive to me. It may be like some of the other stuff out on the market, but really, not sure. Let us know if you try it, or if someone you know does!

ZANNE, hmmm, maybe I could dye the shoes black if the marker didn't work! LOL!

SOL, let me know what kind of shoes you get. I'll look for your review. I guess when you send in your $$$ for the Marathon, I will too. So do you like the falafels I brought up? Didn't know, since you said they were spicer, didn't know if that was good, or not. Still have leftovers???

NASCAR, I'm sure you'll have a loss-just keep OP and it will come!!!! Honestly, I can't tell you how you would sub agave with Splenda since I've never tried doing so, don't know how it would affect not only the taste, but the dynamics of the recipe. Guess you could experiment?

VIV, sorry to hear about the job, but I'm sure something bigger and better will come along for you. I think everything happens for a reason and this is probably just a stepping stone to something better to come along. Strange about the plane tickets-hey, let me know if you're coming down!!

GATOR, do wish the scale was hidden before yesterday, hate seeing it up, BUT, I haven't done it yet-hey, it's been stressful enough looking for shoes!!!

PRAVDA, CONGRATULATIONS! That's an awesome weight loss! WTG! SF Ice Cream, I try to stay away from that stuff, too many additives, I'd go for the regular Breyers, Vanilla or Coffee. Some of the sugar grams are from sugar, some naturally occuring from the milk. With the SF, same, some from milk, some from sugar alcohols, if they use those in them. I honestly don't suggest stuff like that when you are new to SB, the sweetness sometimes makes you crave more sweets, so at least for a few weeks, I say to try to stay away from it, but if it doesn't bother you, just make sure it's only on occasion. Continued success!!!

TV, I'm right up there with you on the scale, so we're both in good company. When will you get the results from your thyroid test?

RHROO, I should follow your lead and stay off the scale for a week, hmmm, maybe after tomorrow??

FILLISE, okay, okay, I shall listen to the QUEEN ON SOUL! Yes, she can talk sternly to me and get away with it, just on this ONE occasion though. I have to keep up apperances, you know!

NANCE, miss you girl! What's new? We MUST get in a phone chat-it's been too long. Just looked at the pics of when we were together last-had such a good time. Have you heard from LDBLOND????

SLAPHAPPY (going to shorten you to HAPPY). I don't know what your current weight is, so it's hard to say if you are eating enough from your menus you listed, but off the top I will guess you aren't. If you want me to help you figure this out, just e-mail me with your current and goal weight. Congrats on getting the walking in-it definitely helps. Hmm, not sure about those Atkins shakes-can you list the ingredients? If you can, better to eat the orange than drink the juice. Think about how many oranges it takes to get that much juice, and that's without the benefits of the fiber in the fruit.

TREE, my CRUSTLESS SPINACH QUICHE is wonderful for lunch! Lunches are so easy, esp. if you have one of those hot thermos things, easy to take just about anything in them, cold or hot!

RLSIMON, so you like the SS? How do you find it different than other sweeters? Did you think it was worth the price?

RUTH, welcome back! Correct on the fruit, I don't follow low GI carbs with meals and water is definitely a must on any WOE-one thing I should drink more of myself!!!

Sorry guys, that's going to have to be it for me tonight. Eli's due to walk in the door any minute and I've been on the computer for 1 1/2 hours trying to play catch-up. Hoping tomorrow I'll get on here a few times. Have some cleaning to get done, having Lauren's bday party with her friends Sat. night, family over Sunday evening. House is not staying clean as I intended, but not so bad that it will take me forever to whip it into shape.

Will "see" you all tomorrow!

Night!

Debbie
194/123.5/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

Hey DEB, I found those recipes for you. Just thought since you were so busy, I'd lend a hand. :-)

DEB’S CRUSTLESS SPINACH QUICHE can be found on the May/June 2000 Recipe Board

DEB’S ZUCCHINI LOAF CAKE is on the August 2000 Recipe Board

Enjoy!!!
Kim

HiedieHo All!!!

Okay! Now I know! The old gray mare ain't what she used to be!!!!!

I went to gym today. Worked on one of those reclining bikes, upper arm machione, abs strengthener and back one. Not very long, but I do know I did something!!!!!!

Tomorrow my church group is going to Windsor Court for High Tea. That's the place Bush stayed out while visiting New Orleans. Hope there is something I can eat!!

Too tired to answer posts. Will try tomorrow night, Board has been so busy I can't keep up!!!! Go Girls!!!!! Take care, sef

Good Morning All!!! Whew, it’s a sleepy one here today, but I’m about to get on the TM since it’s my day off. That made me think to share something from on online newsletter I get. It’s from About.com and I find her articles on walking and fitness very helpful.

Building the Walking Habit
With a new year, century, and millennium commit yourself to better health, fitness, and a body you love.* To make this a reality, we have tools you can use to help you build and keep your walking habit.

There are four facets to setting up a new habit for a lifetime.*
•*First, clear and realistic goals.*
•*Second, keeping yourself on a schedule so that the habit sticks.*
•*Third, monitoring your progress and rewarding yourself for success.*
•*Fourth, keeping it interesting.


Setting Your Goalsl

The essentials of a good fitness goal are:

* Realistic:* The goal should be challenging, but realistically achievable.* Don't set you sights too low, but also don't set yourself up for failure.
* Measurable: Your goal should be stated in a way that can be measured. * How many miles a week?* How many pounds or inches to lose?* What 10K distance time?* Finishing a marathon by what date?
* Dated: Set dates by which you will attain the goal and intermediate goals along the way.
* Written down: Your goal should be made concrete so you can review it.
* Track your progress: Keep your goal in sight and see what steps you are making towards attaining it.
* Celebrate success: Along the way when you reach new milestones, it is time to celebrate.* And when you achieve your overall goals, don't hold back - reward yourself.


Setting realistic and measurable goals:* You will have to know how fit you are now and what is possible.* For weight loss, do not set a goal of losing more than 1-2 pounds a week or 5-10 pounds a month, and plan for plateaus along the way. For increasing speed and distance, plan for increasing no more than 10-15% a week in order to prevent injury and allow muscles to repair and build.* Visit our Fitness Toolbox for fitness analysis and our Weightloss Toolbox for calculators for basal metabolic rate, calorie burning, meal planning and more.

Dating Your Goals:* One of the best ways to set a date in concrete is to apply it to a major walking event.* If you want to be able to walk a certain distance or have a speed goal, find an upcoming walking event and register for it. * Walking Event Calendars and Marathon Calendars.* Not only will this make the goal concrete, it will also reward you for attaining it, especially if you register for an event at a great destination you've been wanting to visit.

Making and Keeping a Schedule
Repetition is the key to building a habit.* Making a schedule and tracking it is essential to your walking program.

How often to walk:

* A minimum should be 3-4 times per week (every other day).*
* If you a training for speed or distance, your faster/longer days should be alternated with easy/slow days and you can walk 6 days a week with one day of non-walking.


When to walk:* You must find the time of day that best suits your schedule and lifestyle.*

* Many people find walking first thing in the morning to be best - they don't procrastinate or get too busy and just skip it as they do later in the day.*
* Others incorporate a walking workout into their work day by walking at breaks or lunches or right after work.*
* Still others walk in the afternoon or evening and clear their mind after a hard day at work or at home.


Partners

* One of the best ways to make and keep a schedule is to do it with a walking partner.* One of the best motivators to get out the door is to have somebody waiting for you.*
* Don't limit yourself to humans - dogs are some of the best and most motivating partners.*
* Human walking partners can be found through walking clubs or weightloss groups.

Here’s the link to get to this article:
http://walking.about.com/library/weekly/aa010200a.htm
There is so much more on here than I could copy and paste. Lots of LINKS and some forms to use.

To sign up for newsletters like this one, go here:
http://home.about.com/newsletters1.htm


Okay, well, I’d better go get “the old man” up and moving so I can get my rear on that TM and do some damage. Talk to you all later. Have great days!

Take care!
Kim

Good morning everyone!!!! :wave:

Well this is unusual for me to be up this early but I just had to tell you all.....I'm pregnant!!!!! We are so so so happy!!!!! We've been waiting on this for 3 years since the last misscarriage. This way of eating has been my lifesaver in more ways than one!!!:smug: Also I lost another lb in the last couple of days and that puts my weight lose at 59 lbs!! I guess its not from being able to eat very much at a time with being nausiated on and off thru the day. I'm 6 1/6 to 7 weeks right now. I guess my weight lose will slow down now and I'll probably gain some..but I'm not complaining. Just as long as I don't gain anything but baby weight.:cool: Anyway I just had to tell you all.

mel I love the mammogram thingy..I'm going to be the big 40 in March and the hubby has already told me to start planning mine. Now I know what I have to look forward to!!!!:lol:

viv sorry about the job lose but something better will come up. You don't have to put up with that from any boss I don't care who they are!!! Will be praying for you.

Deb thanks so much for the encouragement it means a lot to me. Good luck with the shoe hunting. And I made the cheesecake to and it is YUMMY.

Hope everyone has a great day!!!!!!:angel:

Started SB July 1, 2001
265/206/155ish 59 lb lose so far!!!!

TGIF!!!

So - Friday facts are now Friday funnies!! I like that..

And Mel - I forgot to mention that your mammogram post was just hysterical.. I sent it to all my sisters and had a good laugh. I have had lumps (all benign) since I was 30 so its a once or twice a year "adventure". I will save that one.

I have a "funny" - what does it mean when you stick up your little finger? Its what you send when you don't send the very best... :D I can't even remember where I first heard that!

Didn't sleep too well last night - but it is FRIDAY!! Yeah.. Anyone have any ideas for legal takeout? I usually don't cook Friday nights (its a carryover from when I was a kid..) and I never know what to get when I'm on SB.

Thunderwoman - CONGRATULATION on your pregnancy!! How wonderful for you. And I'm sure SB will help you and the baby stay healthy during and afterward..

BOB - what is Ole Ole? I don't think we have them here in Denver. Tell me more about that dressing. I normally buy Paul Newman olive oil and vinegar or else a "Light Done Right" brand - but a cobb salad sounds wonderful.

Deb - Your mood is probably PMS. I know that I ate like a horse when I still had it (since my hysterectomy a LONG time ago I no longer go thru that) but feel proud of yourself that you didn't eat anything illegal. And you know the wt will come off fast (new weight comes off faster than old weight - a Simon truism!!) and the Somersweet is too expensive - I agree - especially when you add shipping and handling. But - it doesn't have an aftertaste at all. I have been using Splenda before this and I think the Somersweet is better. Plus you can use it for baking. I plan to try more recipes.

Kim - the goal setting tips are great!! I need to really become more committed to my routine. It seems to be the first thing that goes when I don't get enough sleep.

Sef - High tea sounds very ENGLISH. Tell us all about it. I really got into tea and English china two years ago when I visited a neat place called Mollys Tea Room in Medina Ohio. Now I have a bunch of teapots and even bought a curio to put them in.

Ladies - tell me more about the lurker on the shoulder approach. Can I just choose someone or will someone volunteer to be mine?

Need to get ready for work now.. Will check in later.
Ricki

Morning ladies!
It's raining here in GA today. I had a rough night last night woke up with a belly ache! Sure hope I'm not gettiing that stomach virus that is going around:p
Walked yesterday so I do feel more energetic. I think I'm gonna try to get back in the swing of early AM walking. I'm off today, so I will hop on the treamill soon!

Thunder - Congrads on the pregnany!!! I hope to be that way soon myself!

Happy - welcome to the board! It's hard to remember everyone I have that problem too, but after a while you will remember us!

Grr... trying to post and having to use Juno today msn is down... this is a awful co. do not recommend it, it keeps popping up adds over my 3 Fc site and messing me up!

Deb - hang in there you may be getting the ole bug that is going around, I felt that way for 2 weeks and finnally had to go to dr. and get some meds. It later turned to sinus/cough etc.!
Gonna get off of this x!x! Juno Have a great day everyone!

:cool:

I sneaked on the scale today – 196!!!!!!! I’m almost back to where I was before I got laid off! I also measured and I’m down nearly ½ inch in almost every place! The girls are the same size. Vince is glad. Men! Gotta love ‘em!

NASCAR – My Dr. didn’t know why I couldn’t lose weight (I gained 2 lbs. on that cabbage soup diet!) He sent me to an endocrinologist who noted that my insulin levels are very high trying to keep my blood sugar normal. She’s the one who put me on SB and Glucophage and diagnosed me with PCOS. Congrats on the walking! Are you going to try to do the WDW marathon with us next year? It would be great fun! Then you can come back down for the Daytona 500!

RUTHXXX – A lot of the girls here have read Montignac and other books and take the best from all of them to be successful. DEBBIE is a big Montignac fan. I’m going to have to order the book from Interlibrary Loan ‘cause they don’t have it at mine. We’re all very honest, but in a supportive way, here. Hope you feel better soon – this WOE will certainly help keep you healthy since you get all your fruits and veggies and fiber on it.

VIV – I know what you mean about being busier while out of work! I hardly had time to get on the board when I wasn’t working. When I was on line it was on monster.com, hotjobs.com, etc.. I’m jealous that you get to go see DEBBIE – If it’s over a week-end I may have to see if I can cruise down and crash the party. :s:

SHEANN – I’ll post the recipe for that taco mix on the recipe board this week-end. It really is good!

MELIRIS – I’ll gladly sit on your shoulder, but you have to sing out lout with me to the walkman – the more off key, the better. I don’t want you to make me sound worse than I already am! :lol: I don’t follow the fruit rule either. I don’t think I’ve ever had a problem with it except for this one dish we made with Granny Smith apples cooked in with the sausage and OMG! I had to keep everyone out of my office that day – not to mention feeling VERY nauseous all day. We don’t fix that recipe anymore.

MUSIC – WAY TO GO!!! I always struggle with those goodies that people bring in. Thankfully that’s pretty much gone with the new year. All the girls are on diets (1/2 of them on that cabbage soup diet) YUK!

BOB – YOU DA WOMAN!!! WAY TO GO AT THE GYM!! I’m finally starting to look forward to my time working out. It’s been very slow coming, but I know I would miss it if I had to skip a day now. I’ve also noticed the tape measure moving down on the number scale even if the one eyed monster doesn’t appear to agree. You ARE going to be here for the WDW Marathon next year, AREN’T YOU???? I don’t know if I’ll be able to make it in October. We’re going whitewater rafting with my parents this summer, to Texas for Thanksgiving and then registering for the marathon…. I might not have the $$$ or the time off. I am certainly going to try, though! Didn’t you mention Publix carries a delicious frozen pizza that’s SB legal? What was it?

QUILTER – Isn’t it amazing how we can be so very different and so very similar at the same time on this board? I think you’re NUTS for loving those smothering, encasing, claustrophobia-enticing straight jackets, but, hey! it’s your neck. ;) You’d have to shoot me to keep me from being your friend and watching what you eat and ribbing you. LOL

HAPPY – I cheat! I open Word while I have the thread open and I flip back and forth between reading the posts and posting my replies. (This also helps minimize losing posts and what I want to say) I have very short term memory problems and this way I can say what I want to say before I forget. :rolleyes: Way to go on the walking!!! Are you going to join us for the marathon??? <nudge, nudge> I don’t know about that Publix bread. Many breads they claim are wheat are really white flour with some wheat flour waved over it. I stick to what I KNOW is SB legal. If I eat off plan – I plan it and know it! :) MELF has posted a zucchini crust pizza recipe on one of the recipe boards and it’s MOLICIOUS (as BOB says!). Do a search on it and if you can’t find it I’ll see if I can. I think there’s a few other pizza alternatives there too. BOB mentioned Publix carrying a new type of pizza that’s legal, too, I think. I’m in Casselberry. BKM, ZsuZsu and GatorGal are all in the Central Florida area, too!

BKM – Please do call me! I have to hang out for a bit on Saturday waiting for Reggie the Roofer and I’m going shopping for new walking shoes, but I can plan that around the opportunity to see my wonderful new friend!

DEBBIE – I’ve got ants in my pants to register. Wanna send in our stuff this week-end?? :D I’m gonna go to the Track Shack to get my shoes. They’re all runners and they KNOW shoes and feet. I’ll probably get Saucony because I have really wide feet and those felt really good in the girl’s version – I normally have bought guy’s shoes in the past because of how big they are. My momma always says, “This too shall pass.” You know what it’s like to be out of control and you won’t let yourself get there. You probably need a break – a body vacation. Remember what happened last time you took a mini break? Your time went way down!! You’ll be back to what you consider ‘normal’ soon. You had had a big dip in weight. Your metabolism could’ve been readjusting.

THUNDER – AWESOME NEWS!!!! CONGRATS!!!

Time to work – sorry I won’t get to everyone! :wave: Have a great day!!!

Okay, I’m back. Did 27 minutes on the treadmill this morning. Not a record, but I’m slowly building. Now I’m supposed to be cleaning our bedroom, but would rather talk with you all. I’ve got Bessie Smith playing in the background sipping a cup of tea. And life is good. But that bedroom is still looming over head.

HAPPY---Don’t get yourself down by trying to remember us all at once. Just give yourself time. You will get to know us. And naturally, I think we all get closer to different individuals depending on our interests and common bonds. So before you know it, you’ll even know our hubbies’ names and our kids names and for some of us our dogs’ names. LOL Just glad that you are taking part.

BKM---Remember, don’t give those numbers on that scale more power than they deserve. If the scale is not willing to show a change, just think of all those good things that are going on inside your body. Your heart is happier. And it sounds like your blood sugar levels are doing the happy dance. Personally, I’m looking at a particular pair of jeans and looking forward to the day I can get into them. They were my last resort (highest size) of jeans and now they are too tight and that really shrinks my choices of what to wear. Are you a recovery room nurse??? I love recovery room nurses. When I had my thyroid surgery in September, when I woke up there were at least five people standing over my bed talking to me. Then when I really started to wake up there were two nurses just sitting at the foot of my bed quietly watching me. How reassuring!!! I felt pretty darn special. They were so nice. See, another bond we have!!! Remind me to tell you a funny story about what I did when I was waking up. Nothing gross.

DEB---Sorry to hear that you aren’t feeling well. I sure hope it’s just PMS and that you are not coming down with something. That would be the pits!!! Sounds like your body is “telling” you to eat since you’ve been high on intake. But really, who in their right mind wouldn’t eat half a keey lime pie. I sure would do my very best to tackle that job! How are your feet today? Hope those tootsies are better. Maybe Eli needs to give you a pedicure. Okay, have you stopped laughing yet? Maybe just a foot rub would help.

SEF---I’m picturing something really fancy for the high tea. That sounds right up my alley. I love all things British!!! My favorite tea was when I was shopping at Fortnum & Mason in London. You wouldn’t believe the spread they brought out. But that was many years ago and manay pounds ago for that matter. I can’t wait to hear all about it.

BOB---How’s that gym treating you? Are you posting your efforts on the exercise board? All that work, you should really talk about it as much as you can. What kind of greens are you cooking this weekend? A friend at work and I were talking about pressure cookers. I thought of you. Do you think I should put that on my wish list? What kind of good? What kind do you have? Hey, have I told you how much I LOVE those BORN shoes you found for me in L’ville??? OMIGOSH, they are the MOST comfortable shoes I own. I would wear them everyday if I could. And I think of you every time I put them on. Another good reason to goshopping with good friends you don’t see often.

THUNDER---Congrats on the new baby coming. That’s so exciting. I’m truly happy for you and your family. When does that mean you’re due? He or she will have a lot of skinny aunties on this board!

RL---I am truly with you on needing to set goals. But that’ is definitely NOT one of my strong points. Right now I am just trying to be consistent in doing “something” in terms of exercise. But it’s not easy. I think of SOLSHINE and how she’s got that really big goal (the WDW half) shining out there for her. What a great idea. I will turn 45 in November and am thinking I need to set a goal for that little turning point. Just keep moving, girlfriend. We’ll get there!!!

SOL---WAY TO GO!!!! You must be so excited. Down on the scale and the tape measure!!! That’s great!!! Your hard work is paying off. You cracked me up mentioning “the girls”. I am so slow. First I thought, “I didn’t know she was in an exercise group other than this one.” Then I thought, “Does she have any children?” DUH!!! You are too funny. One more thing about the turtleneck and I’ll drop it. To me I find almost a security in them. Plus, It’s so cold here. I am always freezing. Maybe if I was living next door to you in sunny FL, I’d feel as you do. LOL

Well, I’m meeting two very good friends for lunch. The three of us have known each other for almost 20 years and it’s been quite a while since all three of us have been together. They’ve had busy years. One had bc and the other left her husband for a few months but is now back. My life is boring and that’s just the way I like it. Have FABULOUS FRIDAYS!!!!

DEB, where are you???????????????????

Take care.
Kim

Good Friday to all!

We have finally had some snow here and it's a beautiful, sunny, BRIGHT day out. Just what January is supposed to be here. I'm not a snow lover, but by now spring is just around the corner, so it's not so bad. At least the kids will have something to do - they get off at noon today and are off Monday for MLK day.

RICKI - thanks for the info on Somersweet. I might splurge and try it. Even if it is expensive, if it works then it's worth it. What's your favorite recipe from her book?

ZANNE - thanks for the comments on Joyce Vedral. I had checked out her site and didn't really want to pay the price for her books, but there were used ones on Amazon. I got the Fat Burning Workout to start. There are videos to go with it if I really get into it. Just have to get my butt going. I've been having a lot of problems with stiffness in my neck (slept on it way wrong at a hotel 2 weeks ago) that won't go away, so I just don't have that urge to get exercising. I know, bad, bad, bad!

THUNDER - Super news!!!! I'm so happy for you and your husband! Yes, this WOE is supposed to correct some of those reproductive "problems", so you may be proof of that. All the best during this exciting time!

Hi to everyone else - sorry I'm not speaking to everyone individually. It's my day off and I have a lot of errands to run this a.m. before I have to pick up DS at school at 11:40.

Catch you all later!

Karen

Good Friday Morning All:wave:

Well, I think I'm out of whatever the funk I was in:) I don't know why I was feeling so tired and out of it, but whatever the cause, it seems it's gone, thank goodness.

The scale is up again!:eek: I'm up 6lbs from my low, and I think I know why, actually, I know I know why, but seems I just didn't want to acknowledge the FACT of why. Those of you who've been on the board for a long time know of my past 2 experiences with Splenda in large amounts. For those of you who don't have a clue what I am talking about, I'll reiterate a little to explain...twice, in the past, I made some desserts made with Splenda, both were pies and both, as usual, I ate like a pig in a short period of time. Both times I had a large weight gain. I figured out it was the Splenda, which I normally never use in anything I ever make (last time was probably a year ago that I used any, if not longer). Anyhow, there's very little processed foods I use that have Splenda in it-I try my hardest to stay away from the artificial stuff, but esp. Splenda, due to the MALTODEXTRIN in it. Anyhow, the CARBOLITE has Splenda in it and I've been hogging on it lately, esp. the two times last week when I had a LARGE, so add almost a daily jaunt to Norman Bros. for a small almost daily besides that. I believe this is in part, the reason I've seen such a jump on the scale. I know it's not JUST the Splenda, because I've been hitting more SB LEGAL JUNK than ever before as well, which I acknowledge, but I'm sure the Splenda is playing a large factor as well. Anyhow, I know what has to be done and have vowed to turn things back around today. Not til we hit Broward sometime next week will I have any Carbolite, and I'm going to curtail the SB LEGAL JUNK that I've been eating, like the CRANBERRY SCONES-they've been overly addictive and even though I know all the ingredients are SB LEGAL, I haven't a clue on the caloric/nutrition information, so I could be eating 25grams of fat in one of those scones, and some days, I've been eating more scones than one!:eek: So today, I'm back to journaling, back to being 100% OP without eating any SB LEGAL JUNK and back to my positive attitude.

Oh yes, and I've also been not eating as much fiber as I usually do. Can't find my Asian pears, and the berries are so expensive these days-so I think that too has effected me, in more ways than one;)

I was able to get in my walk/jog today, though I went slower than I thought, 48:29 for the 4.5 miles. It's 100% humidity here today and the weather is overcast and foggy with rain in sight-going to be back into the 80's again down here-yuck!!

I have a 2 very large volunteer projects coming up in the next few months for Michael's school. The magnet he's in just does one major fund raiser all year and it's coming up the end of March, for 10 days we need people to commit to work the Ericcson Tennis Tournament. They pay our foundation $9 an hour for each person who works and it's up to me to get the volunteers to commit AND show up. THEN, come May, the kids have IB EXAMS and it's up to me to find proctors to over see them when they take the exams. Last year worked out great, but we didn't have the Ericcson to worry about-so I'm hoping I'll be able to pull both off without a hitch.

BOB, OMG, we went to Ole Ole Wednesday and I don't know why, but the salad just seemed better than ever! We had a new server who was great-Eli and I went through 4 bowls of salsa!:eek: Yes, I do agree with you, the dressing is awesome! Let me know what you end up having at the ME place. Have a new place to take you for falafels when you come next time-hopefully, they'll still be open! SHORTY'S is calling your name as well!!!;)

QUILTER, I can imagine you giving directions in the car! We both thought about naming SLAPHAPPY just HAPPY, so I guess the name will stick. I have to tell you, even though I've said it before, I love having you back on the board! Not only due to the fact of knowing you are back on the right track, but just your humor and insight you bring to the board daily makes me smile:) I can't wait til we have our get together so the other gals can see just how great you really are in real life-at least BIGK will know after you two meet up! Hey girl, thanks for the help on finding the recipes for the gals-you're such a kind soul!!! Thanks for sharing that article. I actually get them in my e-mailbox, but I never have time to read them and end up deleting them. Yes, Eli DOES need to give me a foot rub, he's been lacking lately (but good excuse, working long hours and late).

HAPPY, like QUILTER said, you'll be like an old pro in no time, and getting to know everyone will come in due time, you'll see;) For the bread, you should try to keep your starchy carbs (cereal, bread, pasta, rice, sweet potato, etc) limited to 2-3 a day. When I make a sandwich with the SF bread, I slice mine in half with a really good serated knife (as well as a steady hand), so I make one piece into 2. As for the Publix sub, I personally wouldn't eat it, highly doubt it's SB LEGAL, check the ingredients, but not only that, whether you had a 1/2 or whole sub, it's still too much bread, probably a few ounces, vs the 1 ounce that a serving of bread should be. Also, you have to check the deli they put on their subs, most have sugars of some sort in them (but I do know some of the Boars Head does not, I'm talking more about the cheaper stuff). So, just be careful-being a good label reader will help you out in the long run. Congrats on the walk-that will definitely help! Thanks for sharing a little bit more about yourself with us. You were so close to us, wish you'd of joined us before the get together!! Next get together, you'll have to join us!! There's a bakery that I believe is in DELAND that makes breads from spelt-have you ever heard of it? It may be called the DELAND BAKERY, but I'm not sure. You are in good company, there are many people on this board that work in health care in one form or another.

BIGK, you know without anyone else telling you that the scale will move down. We just need to hold on to our patience and it will pay off. I know that I have a 2 week period that I'm up and down on the high end of my cushion and I just have to stay focused and OP and I will see that downward trend, and I always do. I should follow suit and throw my scale out as well, but I can't, still have that love-hate relationship with mine, and just CAN'T get rid of it! CONGRATS on the great news on the BP and Glucose-that's wonderful!!!!

SEF, enjoy your day out with the girls-remember, extend the pinky upwards when tea arrives at the table! LOL!!!

THUNDERWOMAN!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! What wonderful news to share with us-you must be in 7th heaven!! Congrats on another pound gone as well. As long as your Dr. okays you to continue on this WOE, you may not see much, if any, weight gain. This is a very healthy WOE that you should be able to stay on throughout your pregnancy. If your Dr. is not familiar with this WOE, do sit down with him/her and explain it, that it's not a low-carb, high fat, etc. diet and ratios of fats, proteins and carbs are like the ADA suggests. You and ZSU definitely have lots more in common now-you'll both have to compare your due dates!!! I truly believe that for those who are trying to become pregnant and are having a hard time, with no findings of anything else medically wrong, that weight loss definitely helps! Again, CONGRATS!!!

RSIMON, hmmm, legal take-out? OUTBACK! LOL!! I don't do take-out, just doggie bags. Only Ole Ole you're gonna find is right here near me, unfortunately for you. I actually have the recipe for the dressing, but it's not precise in some of the ingredients, and the amount the recipe ingredients are in are for a vast amount-but maybe, when I get a chance, I can play with it and see if I can get a decent version of it to share with you and the rest of the board. Thanks for your insight on the SS-I think I'll wait to see it when it comes in the store, where it will be eventually, I'm sure.

NASCAR, good for you on the walking-you definitely do feel better when you exercise, and like I've said before, I see that I'm less hungry after I walk, then when I don't. Nope, not a bug, thank goodness, just a funk.

SOL, thanks good news! I'm sure you'll be back down to the old low before you know it. I'm sure the walking is helping, as well as the other exercise. Good going on the inches too-oh Lord, don't want poor Vince to get upset with loosing boob inches-Eli's not thrilled I've gone down in size-oh well, too bad! LOL! What the heck do you mean you may not be able to come to the get together?? NO way are you NOT coming-it won't cost much at all, esp if we carpool!!! YOU'RE COMING, or I'M NOT DOING THE MARATHON WITH YOU!!!!


KAREN, quick hello to you as well!!!

Time for me to go-have to start some cleaning. I'll check in with you all sometime later. Should have the house to my lonesome this evening, so won't have to fight for computer time!

Hope you all have a fabulous weekend!!!

Debbie
194/124/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

Good Morning!

THUNDER!!!!!!! HOLY SMOKES!!!!!!!! Congratulations, that is so awesome!! WOW!!! Double WOW!!!!
That is soooooo neat, you must be beside yourself with joy! Pick out names yet??? ;) When's your due date???

Deb-Yes, we must plan phone time soon....maybe Sunday? Let me know, going out of town on Saturday to meet my sister, and have girls day! No, I haven't seen or heard from Lara :( I need to give her a ring and see what she is up to.....I will e.mail her and see if she is alive and kicking!

Fillise-I don't know about you....but was that the same kind of picture from FROG that you were expecting????? I was expecting, sweat, shorts, victory, etc. Maybe it's because I haven't had my morning cup o'coffee?!?!?! If she is a monkey, where are the others?????

Quilter-Thanks so much for stating where Deb's recipes were for the Quiche and Cheescake. Our minds must be on the same track!
Good for you visiting your treadmill! Weather has been great out here, 70's during the day with the lows around 40-45 at night. This is the part of the year that makes suffering through our summers worth it!


Well, I need to get ready for work...TGIF!!!! Dan the Man and I have resevations at a Greek resturant tonight where they have BELLY DANCING:o Maybe I'll get inspired to exercise after that!!!
Have a great day everyone!!!

Good morning all.

Just got off the phone with the nurse and my thyroid bloodwork is in – TSH STILL TOO HIGH!! In fact, it has gone up more since the last increase in my meds… (an increase in meds should make TSH go down). Oh well, this explains why I am still struggling to get these 20 lbs gone. They are increasing my dosage again, so maybe this will do the trick! Its been almost a year now that we’ve been increasing the dosage every 6-8 weeks or so….

This is actually good news because when they do get me all situated, I should feel much better!! Something to look forward to!

THUNDER – I have to address you first and say CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I’m thrilled for you!

Deb – so you think splenda is a partial culprit .. I wonder if my using 2 packs/day in my coffee is enough to be part of my problem.?.?.? I am not worried about your little gain at all – YOU ALWAYS COME BACK DOWN – WITHOUT FAIL!! You are still under your goal anyway, so don’t sweat it too much. Do your journaling, it seems to be a great help to you.

Mel – loved the Mammogram funny!!

Frog – LOVED THE PIC!!

No more time now,

See you gals later!
Tv


This image is for Thunder – see what you’ve gotten yourself into now!! :lol:

AH, before anything else, my morning cup of coffee and a visit with my SB friends. What a lovely way to begin my day!

The board was certainly busy yesterday. I don't know if I will have time to respond to everyone but I want to make sure that I say

CONTRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! to Thunder! Wow--you can be sure that we are all counting the months to when we will become SB aunts!

Scale Today--239. Since I have TOM I don't know what's up (or down, as the case may be) with that--but I'll take it! Course I've been on BCP the whole time I've been on SB until just recently, so maybe my body is responding to both the lack of hormones AND sugar!

Nance--No, that is definatly NOT the picture I was expecting! But that picture does capture a certain "wild woman" quality that is befitting our beloved Frog! :D

Deb--I've been rethinking Splenda lately. I switched to it this summer--which is when I began to stall. Plateaues are a part of weight loss, but you may remember that I was good and stuck for a very long time. Since I've read Sugar Blues, I decided to cut back on the Splenda because it is processed from sugar (and according to Dufty, the sugar merchants are like cocaine pushers). I have stopped using it in my coffee--which is where I consume most of it. I do still put a bit on my grapefruit in the morning--but that is about it. Anyway, the scale seems to be moving again, so I'm going to watch the Splenda consumption. Of course Splenda may have nothing to do with it, but I think I'm going to use as little as possible. I'm gradually becomming used to drinking my coffee black.

BigK--Please try not to discouraged with your stall. We ALL go through them. One of this things I've discovered on this WOE is that I lose weight in spurts. I'll lose very nicely for a while and then plateau for a little while (I think my body is adjusting). The first couple of times it scared me, but I gradually learned that I would begin losing again and knew that it was part of the process. Hang in there and keep focused on the other things you body is telling you--Like it needs less insulin!

I need to get going--lots to do today. When you are self-employed the phrase "time is money" really takes on new meaning!

Have a good day everyone!

Susan
300/239/150
July 10, 2000

WOW page 7 aren't we a bunch of catty "little" sugarbusters! woooo hoooo on all the support, motivation, and achievments! can I say "I FEEL THE LOVE"?????!! lOL anyway...... Just a quickie probably the last till Mon. who knows with unpredictable me!
Eating has been sooo sooooo excersise has shall we say SUCKED. I am in one of my funks and really can't get out of it. I won't get into my depression details! I have been off the scale like is said but i know its not moving either way! (good i guess)?
My friend is taking me out to dinner tomorrow! I can't decide where to go and I know i will have to make some choices! She is trying to snap me out of my funk, but it won't work but a free meal is nice! LOL Hubbys band is playing tomorrow night I planned on staying home (i gotta stay away from liqour!) but probably will end up there for a set or two.

Just wanted to say HI and.

CONGRATS TO THUNDER!!!!! I agree with Deb you probably won't gain a thing -=most likely lose if you stick with SB'S stick with us and keep us posted -------can we say Virtual Baby shower? fun fun???!!!!

Quilter-Must I say you are just knocking my socks off with your motivation!!!! Results will be comming your way girl!!!!

Gotta run sorry about the boring post I read all your post and wanted to reply sorry!!!!

Hey where is golfer, cat, rosalie, the other Mel???? and everyone??? I know i should talk
:lol:

Rhonda

Twice in a day I'm on a roll! Just got off TM bumped the speed up wooo am I sweating! Much needed sweat :lol:
Sol - Not sure I'm a marathon walker! I'm a clutz! LOL let me know more about it who know maybe I could hang with ya'll pros by that time!
Getting ready for the 500! Not long Feb 17th is around the corner!! I lucked out and got us a hotel at Daytona this year! So I hope to be in walking shape by then! Just wish we could afford to stay longer!
Frog - I'm interested in the oct. I may be able to go, jsut depends on when it will be.

Well gotta get a shower. Buffey (my cocker spaniel) has been avoiding me all AM she knows it's bath day! :s:
Later!

Thought I'd take a break and get in a post before I take the clothes out of the dryer and start laundry load #3!

I HAVE A CHALLENGE FOR YOU ALL FOR NEXT WEEK, FOR ANYONE WHO'D LIKE TO PARTICIPATE I challenge you all to one day, next week, to journal everything that passes through your lips and to post it on a special board I'll make up starting Monday. Amounts (ounces, servings, etc) along with nutritional info when known (on pre-packaged items) are a must. The reason for this-just to see what everyone eats, and how much they are eating and to see how you actually handle a day of journaling. I think for many who don't do it, it may be very insightful. ALSO, it helps others get an idea of what others eat, so they too may get some good ideas. ANYONE GAME???

So far, food intake is great today and I'm keeping track-back to normal and feeling good!:D

NANCE, Sunday evening would be great, maybe around 8-9pm, my time? It's just REMEMBERING that I have trouble with-would you remind me? Lauren's bday is Monday, so having family over around 4pm for cake and ice cream, afterwards, will be home the rest of the night, at least that I know of. Has your sister started SB? How's Dan and the kids??? LMK if you hear from Lara, it's been a while since she was on the board.

TV, hope they get your meds figured out soon and those numbers come down for you. I doubt 2 packets of Splenda will bother you, and actually, I don't have a clue what amount is even in the Carbolite. I know having it once in a while doesn't effect me, but given I'm having it every day it must be part of the problem, but not the whole enchilada. I must be more sensitive to it than maybe others are-I just have noticed this twice in the past and put 2+2 together. You are very right, my journaling is what keeps me on the straight and narrow and when I don't do it, I know there's going to be problems. I'm totally back on track today:D LOVED THE BABY GIF AT THE END OF THE POST!!!!!! You had me laughing!!!:lol:

FILLISE, like I said to TV, I may be more sensitive to Splenda than others, and possibly you are as well. Honestly, I don't trust it to be totally legal. For me, the men who wrote the SB BOOK, they did no clinical research of their own to write this book, took the information that was at hand. At the time, Splenda wasn't even around for them to test if they had wanted to do so. Also, given the fact that they never even acknowledge a question on the ST BOARD, I take it if even asked on how they would know Splenda was okay, they couldn't (and probably wouldn't) be able to answer intelligently, as they themselves have never had it tested. AND, given the FACT that MALTODEXTRIN is very high on the GI, and Splenda has maltodextrin in it, it's quite conflicting information-which seems to be prevelant in the book anyhow, this is just one more thing. I'm sticking to the Stevia I use, and even with that, it's maybe once or twice a week. Since I drink water 95% of the time (when I do drink), there's no reason to use a sweetener, so rarely, do I use it, unless it's in a baked good, and then you know that's AGAVE! Anyhow, that's just my idea.

RHROO, you can make more posts come up on a page, did you know. For me, I'm only on page 3-not a big deal, just less pages to click through. Loved your idea for a virtual BABY SHOWER!!!!! Hmmm, I think that if THUNDER can join us in NC, a real baby shower would be in order!!!!

NASCAR, you go girl! You may be able to walk to Daytona next year! LOL! How long are you staying in Daytona? Maybe you can meet up with the Orlando area gals?!? Not that far away, is it?? I don't think it is. :D

Okay, I'm off to the shower...

Debbie
194/124/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

I just posted a recipe for Roasted Garlic-Ginger Sweet Potato Soup to the recipe board.

Had a yucky day with food. I really, really craved perogies. Bad Zanne!:nono: I know, I know. So now I'm paying for it--all bloated. We learn by our mistakes. Water's better today.

Also wanted to pipe in:CONGRATS THUNDER! How exciting for you! ((((HUGS)))))

Just thought I'd share the recipe. I'll have to try it soon.

Take care all.

Just a quickie -

Deb - I had to run into Sports Authority today and walked past the shoes. Saw some BLACK ones so I stopped to take a look. I am in no way knowledgeable on shoes, so maybe FROG can help out, but there was a pair of New Balance (I have some now, not the same model, but REALLY like them) crosstrainers, in black and various widths, for $39.99. Also, if you buy one pair, the second pair is 50% off. Do you have Sports Authority stores down in your neck of the woods? If not but you do find a shoe, check the web (www.sportsauthority.com) to see if they carry it because they have the same deal on the web.

Gotta go!

Karen

Hey Fillise!!!!
I just wanted to say I remember when I first started posting on this board....you were like 280 something.......and now you are
239!!! WOW!!!!! I am 232 right now, and my goal is also 150!!!
You've done an awesome job, and I'm working on getting myself
a permanent seat on the wagon. Your family must be so proud of you!!!! Dang girl!!! 61 pounds is AWESOME!!! Keep it up and hopefully we can be celebrating "150" this October together!

OH...MY...GAWD......A....BABY.....THUNDER.....CONG RATS...!!!!!!


SOL....HEAVEN'S BISTRO is the name of the pizza..YUM YUM YUM!!!
Yes, I'll be at the next Orlando trip...wish I hadn't missed this one, but I did...Like DEB says...we can all carpool...I'll navigate...

DEB...See...Karen has already offered you a BIG DEAL at the Sports Authority....I know you'll be over there lookin...I felt the BEAM off your face over here on the West side when she said 50% off the second pair!!! ;)
I had falafel for an appetizer and a gyro for dinner and mango/passion fruit iced tea...Still not as good as what we had...SHORTYS.....mmmmmmmmmmmm I can smell it from here...when we get to NC....we must compare...
HAPPY BD TO LAUREN...tell her for me..

SUSAN...did you hear on the news where SPURRIER took all the coaches and even his son from COLORADO??? Football season ought to be REALLY interesting this coming year.... :lol:

KIMMY...I have a TFAL and a FAGOR...love them both...DO NOT BUY A MIRROR MATIC or a PRESTO...they just aren't as good as the two 55 yr old ones I have under the cabinet...Can't throw them away...sentimental I guess...they both need new rubber seals and pressure gauges...

NANCY...are you coming for sure to NC????

RICKI...Hope Deb can sort out that recipe for you...It is so good!!!
I can't even tell you!!

Gals..Dr Atkins is on 48hrs tonight at 10pm...I'm going to watch to see what he says..

BOB

Good Heavens! I fell like I've been gone a month but it was only 24 hours. This board is really hopping!
CONGRATULATIONS THUNDER !!! I forget, how old is your daughter? Took me 8 1/2 years to produce #2- boy do I know the "trying" game! Keep up the walking and the healthy eating and you will have such a lovely, healthy baby. And it will be sooo much easier for you afterwards.

We are waiting here for a snowstorm that is supposed to arrive at noon tomorrow. I didn't go near the grocery store today, it was probably picked clean. I figure, in a pinch, we could probably live for a month on what's in this house. The meals might get a little weird and not all legal, but hey this isn't the Yukon- these people act like they'll never be able to get a loaf of bread til June!

Deb- Love your challenge, but I'm not so sure I want to post it. Since I'm trying to eat BFL clean AND the BODYBUILDERS regime that I was given at the gym, AND SB legal, my meals look odd (and revolting according to my ds). But I'm definitely going to journal everything. I think I'm stuck on a plateau, maybe I'll see something by writing. Or maybe it'll just look like I eat WAY TOO MUCH PROTEIN! I had one of the meal replacement drinks today, 40grams of protein ( and legal sweeteners ) and I felt like I'd had six cups of strong coffee. I don't know what else was in it besides maltodextrin, but I was flying! Checked the label for caffeine, none there. Guess I won't use that again. I was actually shaking at one point. I bought body fat calipers cause with all this heavy lifting, I'm hoping that's why the scale is sooo slow to move.

TV- Hope the meds improve your thyroid problems. Are you hypo or hyper. I was hyper for a while after dd was born and I didn't know it. Just thought it was wonderful that I could eat about 6 zillion calories a day and not gain weight. I thought it was due to nursing her:lol: . Unfortunately, it reverted to its normally sluggish state many years ago.

Happy- Don't worry about remembering everything! I sure don't and I don't think anyone will feel slighted if you don't mention them personally in every post! I sure hope not, anyway.

Quilter- love your posts! I'm a turtleneck person too ( sorry SOL) Sometimes I pull them up to under my nose. When I'm alone. And it's dark.

Fillise- How's your neck doing? Good for you on the loss.

Frog- About the hair...try Nair. You do have me on the probably list for October? Depends on the exact dates. And $$. How's car shopping? I love car shopping. Hubby hates it, so I've bought every vehicle we've owned in 23 years together except for his mid-life crisis toy, a 1980 TR8. It was better than the same vintage tall willowy blond. Unfortunately that makes the two Swedish lemon I bought MY FAULT! But the Camrys that won't die were my fault too:D

Viv- thx for the email! How was your first unempoyed Friday? I'm looking (again) for a new job since my hours continue to shrink and on really short notice. Like 5 minutes before I'm about to leave for work, and I've raced through the morning to get ready, my boss calls "hi Mel? not much going on today- whay don't you just come in for a few hours tomorrow morning" grrrr. Time off is nice, but so is $$ and advanced notice!

Hello everyonce else,

mel

Hi Everyone!!
Ok Kids - I took notes while reading so I could respond, but next time I think I'll try the cheating way. Oh shoot, I already forgot - to the girl (Thunder?) that pregnant - CONGRATULATIONS::) That is wonderful news!!

Solshine - You do know that PCOS + Glucophage + low carb diet =pregnancy don't you! So unless you want to be pregnant be careful! Although pregnancy I'm sure would be nice for you!!

Debelli- I think I know of the bakery you are referring. I bought some bread there once and it was gross! They have alot of different kinds though. Is almond flour ok? What is spelt?

TV- There is a book by Dr. Lee called What your doctor may not tell you about premenopause/menopause. It talks about the lack of progesterone, and its effects on the thyroid. Check out your library - it's pretty insightful. I now use Natural Progesterone cream because in the last 6 months my cycles have been somewhat screwey. It seems to have helped.

What is Heaven's Bistro??

Did ok today - I don't think I'm eating enough though. Had scrambled eggs/cheese/bacon for bfast. Grilled cheese for lunch on SGWW SF (2 slices), yougurt (legal), prime rib and salad for supper. No snacks yet. For those of you who wanted to know my height/weight : it is 5'2" 165lbs - would like to lose 30lbs would be happy with 20 though :) .
I'm kind of a picky eater. Not big on veggies. But my biggest accomplishment this week is that I ATE NO SUGAR!!!! no chocolate!!!!
What legal pizza is at Publix??? I have some recipes for ww pizza crust and bought some ww flour.
Well thats all for now! Good Luck all!
Sue
I'd insert a picture but I don't know how!!!:?:

Hello, to all the Newbies! You' ve landed in a great site. Debelli is THE guru, but the rest of us give out advice too. :)


I haven't been keeping up with the posts :( Sorry, if I missed a reply.

Work (my new job!) is hectic. I'm still finding my way around, but it will calm down once I get settled. :D

meliris - I didn't realize the bonsai tree would come out so BIG! When I posted, I was shocked. I usu have to make it tiny to get it posted. Maybe since I didn't write much text, I had room for the pic?! I don't know what kind of tree it was, I just came across it on the internet and scammed it.

Re the meal replacement shakes- one of my coworkers bought a low carb bar called Metabolift?, she got the shakes and did not feel good at all. Ended up there was ma huang (chinese herb)in there, one of the ingreds in MetaboLife (so I hear). This is a stimulant and can make your heart race. Anybody correct me if this is incorrect.

Thank you all for the portable lunch advice!

Congrats to Thunder!!!!

Quilter - my DS gave me an pair of jeans. They've become my goal jeans too. I think I can wear them (without popping them) after another 5-10 lbs. We'll see.... Good luck on your end.

Finally tried the curry tuna salad. Yum! I added a wee bit more ginger, and lots of black pepper to it. Can't remember who posted that recipe, but Thanks!

Here's my take on the turtleneck poll - NIX, nope, sorry can't stand them! I can do a mock turtleneck sometimes though. I'm always yanking on the collar too (even on t-shirts).

Well, until work gets less NEW, I think I'll be a weekend poster. Good luck to everyone. Hang in there!

Good Evening Everyone!

Thunder: Congratulations! A baby, that truely wonderful.

Kim: OK I rode around on your shoulder today, and I don't think that you cracked under the pressure while at home. How did you do when you went out with your friend? I have faith in you, I know that you did well. You are doing awsome on that TM.

Frog: Thanks for the info on the shoes. I went to the site and found some that I want to try. First I have to go find someplace that sells them around here. By the way, I loved your picture.

Debbie: I will be happy to post a days food on the board. I do journal everyday. It does help to keep me in line MOST of the time. Anyway, that way, if anyone sees that I am doing something I shouldn't, then they can let me know.

I have to tell you all that I decided to experiment and try to make some ww/oatmeal rolls with applesauce and cinnamon in them. They smelled so good while they were baking. Well, they were like rocks :lol: I wondered if they would make good dog biscuits, but then probably NOT:^: I think I'll give up the experiments with bread products and go onto other things.

I'm thinking about making Debbies crustless quiche. It sounds really yummy!

BOB: Thanks for the welcome. I think that I read that you were doing an awful lot of cooking one day. Do you do all of your heavy cooking for the week all at once? I thought about doing that. At least there would always be something in the fridge that I could eat without resorting to something not on program. Oh, and I was wondering what is a falafel?

I have been looking at everyone's beginning weight and how far you have come. I am so inspired. CONGRATULATIONS!

Sheann
287/282.5/150
_____________

Some people succeed because they are destined to; most succeed because they are determined to

Are we on a roll or what?

I haven't seen this level of participation and enthusiam on this board since before the holidays. I guess we are getting back into the groove. I know I'm doing much better and the enthusiam here is catching--thanks everyone!

Slaphappy--Congrats on a week without sugar! Are you starting to feel different? I can really tell when I have sugar in my body now. It's a feeling I don't like. Your menu looks ok--you can always use more fruits and veggies. You might also want to try to incorporate more low-fat protein sources too!

Mel--thanks for asking! the neck seems to be doing better. So far the medication seems to be doing the trick. So I'm hoping I can avoid the icky shots.

BOB--heh heh heh--yeah I'm really looking forward to football season next year. Last week Auburn picked up a couple of top recruits that were headed to Florida until Spurrior left. They decided to come here instead. One of them is a highly recruited QB--which is good since that's what we need!!!!!

Nance--You are so sweet! My family is very supportive and they are great about telling me how wonderful I look:D So I'm thinking you and I can cruise down this highway together. It sure is easier when you have good friends along for the ride!

Everyone--Right now I'm not sure I'll be able to make the October weekend. That's right before the election and since I'm working on campaigns--that will be my really hectic time. Going to WDW for the marathon in Jan may be much better for me. I'd like to participate in some walking event. I'll have to check it out!


I'm going to make a cup of SF hot chocolate. I have to take my pills with food or milk and don't want to eat anything. SO I've been using the Hot chocolate this week and that seems to be doing ok.

Sweet dreams,

Susan

HiedieHo All!!!!

First let me tell you I went for my first exercise session. I did semi recumbrent bike, an arm mixmaster, back stretcher and abs strenghtener. I didn't do too bad, but right now I can feel it in my arms and shoulders.

The old gray mare, she ain't what she used to be, ain't what she used to be!!!!

We had a loverly time at the home tea. Everything is very lah-di-dah. Seating is either easy chairs, sofas or regular table setting. Only Wedgeford Bone China, my dears! Of course, the only thing SB legal was the tea!!

We were served 2 teas during the three courses, English Breakfast Tea, and the old standby Earl Grey. They served trays of tea sandwiches, that worked out to 1/4 of 4 different sandwiches, dilled cucumber, egg salad pinwheels, salmon with merlot on it, and smoked turkey.

This was followed by 2 scones and 4 different kinds of topping, Devonshire Cream (to die for), whipped cream, lemon curd and raspberry jam.

Followed by cranberry bread, strawberry mousse in chocolate cups, bonbons, Dundee cake, petit fours, and something else I'm too old to remember. I'm sorry to say I had it all, I wasn't going to pay 23.00 for a cup of tea!!! Well actually it was 4 cups, two of each kind. (I hope the exercise in the morning helped ward off any damage!!!)

Through it there was live chamber music. All very elegant.

The ladies room had stalls the size of a half bath with sink, individual real turkish handtowels and other amenities.

Of course, we had to have a little adventure. We were 2 cars and a van. I was in the van. Some New Orleans streets can be very narrow. One we were using was one way, construction along one side and parked cars along the other. At some points we practically exchanged paint jobs with the parked cars. Traffic was moving slow and bumper to bumper when all of a sudden smoke billowed up out of our engine and we could smell that omnious burnt electric rubber smell!!!

After turning off everything he could, Bob managed to baby it along to the next block where the only parking place was at a fire hydrant. Of course they had to call a tow truck, Bob knew the problem as it had happened about 11 months ago and was fixed to the tune of 800.

So he and Nita missed the teas waiting for truck. Fortunately for the rest of us the Windsor was right there, just had to walk less than a block!

To come home, the four of squeezed into the other two cars. I was in the back with my legs wrapped around my neck!!!! Don't believe the ads about a car being six passenger!!!!! Getting out of the car I am sure I flashed the minister!!!! Had to hobble to my car. But at least we made it safe and sound.

At least Bob didn't have to block the street. No way could a truck get to us unless when the car s in front of us moved and it came the wrong was down the street, to be in towing position it would have had to back in.

We did have fun in our car, six genial people. At those close quarters if you weren't friends before you would be after!!!!!

Well spent so much time describing my day I'm too tired to answer posts.....except HOORAY THUNDER!!!!!!!

Take care, shirley

Good morning!!

Slept in a little this AM. 4AM instead of 3AM. :s: Time to go grocer shopping. I just discovered putting spreadable fruit on oatmeal (I used to put raisins but needed a substitute) - it wasn't bad. Raisins are one of those things I really miss on this WOE.

This board moves so fast and my 52 year old memory is SOOO bad, I can't remember who asked - but someone asked what my favorite recipe was in the Somersweet cookbook. I've only tried the truffles (twice..) - but the next thing I want to try is Creme Brulee - SS has her own board and the posts rave about it.


Deb - I will be willing to write down what I eat for a day - altho I probably am not 100% following the diet - at least viz eating fruit with meals, etc.. Just not enough time in the morning to wait between eating fruit and eating breakfast. I'm usually running around like a maniac.

Shirley - I am sooo envious of you.. Not only being in New Orleans (my favorite town) but going to that High Tea. Even tho it wasn't legal :o - it sounds fabulous. I think I must have lived a past life during the Victorian era. A few years - when all of my sisters and I went to Molly's Tea room in Ohio - I was planning to redecorate my house in lacy things.. hee.hee - it never happened but tea just tastes better in real china.. Sorry about the car trouble.

Fillise - Hi - I am an old timer - just returning to the board after about a year away. I am amazed at the activity too. What is SF hot chocolate? Sounds good - it is so cold here in Denver.

Sheann - you have already started losing so you should be proud of YOURSELF too!! Let me know if you find a good oatmeal rolls recipe.. I also love oatmeal bread but most of my recipes have molasses in them.

To everyone else - have a wonderful weeked!

Time to get moving - need to get groceries and then do laundry and clean my house!!

Ricki

Good morning ladies!

Wow has this board been hopping!:D
Sef - sounds like you had a wonderful time in ole New Orleans! I went their briefly last Feb. had a great time. We sorta detoured thru their on our way back from Lafayette! We had a meeting down there and since there was road construction, we decided to detour and go home via New Orleans!

Happy! I'm 5'3 and wish I was in the 160's! It seems to take a while for me to see a loss even though the pounds are falling it takes time for me to see it in my clothes. Guess I'm just an Apple! :lol: I hope your theory is right about the PCOS and Glocphage! That's wat I'm on! I'm TTC as well! Hope it works!
I too love the pics everyone puts at the end of their replies but I'm not that computer smart to have a clue how to put them on or even to know where they get 'em! Bob has the funniest one's! Loved the one with the lady on the scale that is so how feel!

Tree - Hang in there! The thyroid is a tricky little gland! Keep your spirit up.

Debelli - We will only be in Daytona Saturday arrive some time 2/16 and 2/17 is race day and we will have to leave out early Monday AM Have to be at work on Tuesday. MAybe one day I can hook up with ya'll!

Everyone have a great weekend! It's suppose to rain all weekend here :( but that will be time to start working on taxes

Good Morning everyone!!!!

I should be due somewhere around the first 2 weeks of August. My daughter just turned 4 Nov. 2, 2001. She wants a baby sister. My hubby wants a boy. I don't care what it is as long as its healthy. I have a doctors appointment monday to make it offcial. The test I took the other nite took so fast it have 2 pink lines in just a few seconds.:lol: And twins run in my dads side of the family!!:D Wouldn't that be something!!!!! I don't know if I could handle twins.:dizzy: Well fixing to get off here and get dressed we are going to my mom-in-laws.

Everyone have a great day!!!!

Hey Guys. Can't beleive we're on page 8!! This is great to see!

Well, we bought a car, sort of! :lol: We bought an Accord, but we haven't bought it home yet and we haven't decided between gold or silver. We are leaning toward gold though. The company we financed through (USAA) is sending us a check, will be here today or Monday and we will go to the lot with the money when it arrives. Not a big deal. The VW new bettle that I was driving just keeps breaking down and now it appears to burn through a battery about every 18 months, sign of some other problem. And to make things even MORE complicated, one of the theft controls on the VW is that when you disconnect the battery you have to reset the radio with a security code. Guess who can't find the code! We got a new battery in it on Thursday. :rolleyes: The VW dealer wants to charge me $32.00 to get it! Everything about this car is like that. You are dependent on the dealer for way too much, and as many things that break, it's often that you need them.

DH and I have never purchased a car that is loaded, so this is a real treat, but the thought is that we wil drive it for many, many years so we better like it a lot! I've never had leather upholstery or a CD player or a sunroof, all are things that I am excited about. And since we ride to work together daily, it is like getting 2 cars for the price of 1.

Talked to my friend with the beach house, her husband's uncle is still finalizing the schedule. It may be the first weekend in November though. We'll just have to wait and see though. Patience my friend.

Cat and dog are curled up on the chair 1/2 and ottoman together.

MEL - You and I sound like our water drinking habits are similar - drink it all the time. Somehow I've missed the mammogram story. Will have to scroll back and see if I can find it. The snow you're expecting missed us. We may get some sleet for freezing rain, just rain right now.

BOB - That dirty martini doesn't sound like the thing for me. I'm not big on veggies in my beverages (don't like Bloody Marys either), but I do like different types of Martinis and will be happy to have one of those with you. I tried one of those Heaven's Bistro pizzas when I was in Ga. Not too bad! Sounds like your gym experiences are great!

KAREN - Hate to sound negative but....I don't recommend cross-trainers for anything more than grocery shopping and car pooling. They aren't designed for anything in particular and don't provide the proper support needed fpr specific activities. Good eye on seeing the color that DEB loves though.

QUILTER - I'm happy tp be one of your shoulder lurkers. Hooray for you for passing on the dessert. Your attitude is great I may add. Regarding yoga and the marathon - I was trying my best to do the relaxation exercises, but I think my karma was all wrong.

NASCAR - Hope you can come to the Oct weekend. Daytona in Feb, hmmm I know that Speed Week is busy, but you will be very near many of the FLA girls. Maybe you should try a quick lunch or something. You'd love 'em!

SOL - I'll apply for the 1/2 Marathon with you if you're ready. Are the apps available online yet? Get yourself some new shoes. Your body is doing all it can to tell you it has rejected that other pair. GOOD news on the scale! Gonna have to call you skinny minny marathoner! :D Hey to Vince!

SEF - Have fun at tea!

RLSIMON - So many people I know report loving their Hondas. I'm looking forward to the comfort and reliability.

MUSIC TEACH - Glad to hear that the girl is doing better.

THUNDER - Congrats on the BABY! WOW!

SLAP HAPPY - I like to make my own pizzas with WW pita bread and the ingredients of my choice. Those pitas make a pretty good little crust.

BKM - Sounds as though you are seeing results in ways other than just on the scale. That is great!

DEB - Do you have a case of the winter doldrums? Maybe you just needed some rest. Regarding your shoes, you WILL get used to seeing them on your feet and the feel. If you have a pair that you think are too short, they are too short. Remember, play the piano with your toes! Your toes shouldn't touch the ends or the sides of your shoes. I have been off the meds since Thanksgiving. :) Hey to Eli!

Well, time to go clen this messy house! Hope y'all have a great weekend.

Peace,
FROG

I am sad! I REALLY wanted to register for the marathon today. I'm just going to have to count down the days to March 1….40 DAYS!!!. ….. If you're planning to walk with DEBBIE, FROG and ME - let's all plan to register March 1….how's that sound??? I called to see if we could order the packages now if we don't mail them in until March 1 and they said, "no".

Registration for the 2003 Walt Disney World Marathon and Half Marathon, scheduled for Jan. 12, 2003, will begin on March 1, 2002. Information will be available on line at www.disneyworldsports.com. Special 2003 Walt Disney World Resort Marathon Packages will be available by calling 407/939-7810.

DEBBIE, I KNOW you're gonna be there!!
FROGGIE I think Vince is considering doing the 1/2 with us. He's trying to decide if he wants to walk it (which he could do tomorrow no prob) or push himself to run it. Would Bill want to run it with him if he decides to run?
BOB We volunteered you to head up the cheer leaders, but it sounds like you may be walking with us! YOU HAVE TO COME!!!
MELIRIS - You said you would most likely make it for the walk, right?

WHO ELSE IS GOING TO JOIN US?

Walkers, it's 13.2 miles of walking - you must be able to finish in XX hours. (FROG may remember, I can't find it on the web.) When I started walking it took me 30 minutes to walk one mile……actually, when I really started I couldn't even walk one mile. I can't do it now, but I know we have a year to train and prepare for this. I would love to have everyone on this board walking with us! If someone can't walk it or just doesn't want to do that - I would love to have them on the sidelines cheering us on. I can tell you from experience it's awesome to be there to root for people you know have busted their butts all year to be there. Floor space is available at my house after the guest bedroom fills up! Spouses are welcome - they make great motivation and walking partners like QUILTER'S post mentioned.

Today is my long day and I'm going to go for 4 miles, if I feel good at the turnaround point from my house (1/2 mile down the road) then I'm going to go a bit further to make it 4.5 miles. The loop outside our house is 3.5 miles so I can walk the loop and then add distance a little at a time. It works out nicely. I'm going to clean the house and run a few errands before I go get my new shoes to walk in today so that my feet will be well walked on by the time I go in to try on new ones. I know my left foot must swell to twice it's size while I'm walking. I get sausage fingers and my left foot gives me fits sometimes - used to be really bad if I laced my shoes too tight.

QUILTER Thanks for posting the Fitness Friday information. I'm gong to check out those links. I'm sure you had a blast with your friends at lunch. I still keep in touch with my very best friend from Jr. High all the way through college. She's got a kid now and it's so funny to hear her talking "Mommy language". She's in Hot Lanta so I don't get to see her too much, though.

RLSIMON Chilis has awesome salads! We had the Crispy Chicken Salad and the Chicken Fajita salads when we watched Survivor with FROG AND BILL and they were very good salads! If you want to carry me around on your shoulder to watch you eat one day, I'm available. :D I just have to warn you that I sing really bad, but that doesn't stop me. {I]maybe that's why QUILTER did good on my day….she was sick from hearing me sing! :lol: [/I] Oh, on the oatmeal front -- I buy frozen blueberries and/or frozen raspberries and put them on my oatmeal - IT'S DEE-LISH!!

NASCAR I hope you're feeling better! Wish we were going to the 500 this year - I'm jealous! You can totally do the WDW Half Marathon with us!! Just start walking and add a little bit of distance once a week to what you're walking. FROG and others say the speed will come from adding the distance….and we don't have to be THAT fast! We have a whole year to plan and train for it, so you can totally do it! I would love to come meet you in Daytona, but I know what a hit and run week-end it will be - an awesome one, just not much time and there's no way we'd be able to find you to say HI on game day. We'll just have to plan to meet up in October and again in January for WDW.

DEBBIE Spicy is good! I like the falafel mix! I think I like my yogurt mixture with them better than the tahini mixture - I'll save the tahini for the hummus. It is defnitely a different consistency or mixes different than the cheaper stuff . The yogurt mixture I make is yogurt, lots of oregano and garlic - sometimes I add cucumber peeled and diced very small into the mixture too. Mixing my Greek and Lebanese foods, I know, but it's soooo good! I'd be willing to post all my food for a day. I think adding times to the list would be good. That way we can see how people space out their food and get some more ideas in that regard also. I eat about every 2 hours it seems until lunch, then I'm okay to wait till supper. I'd love to see what/how others eat - I know that I could learn from those who do it better!

NANCEMEISTER Are you signed up for belly dancing lessons yet? I've always thought that would be fun to learn. Vince doesn't disagree!! :lol:

RHOO - I have a simple solution to your funk -- WDW MARATHON WITH THE GALS!!!! Yeppers! Set that goal and I'll see if I can find a picture of that medal and you can practice visualizing yourself walking across that finish line - thin, toned and looking good!!! Then picture all of us jumping up and down and hugging you and high-fiving you for completing that goal and the wonderful time we will all have/and have had together! BKM lives right around the corner and you'll be able to spend even more time with her!! ARE YOU MOTIVATED YET????

HAPPY - BOB says HEAVEN'S BISTRO is the SB friendly pizza that we can have. Check at your Publix and see if they have it. If they don't have them order it. I know my Publix is really good at ordering things for me. I'm gonna look for it this week-end also. Spelt is a different kind of grain. We've bought spelt bread mixes at Chamberlins and Economy Health Foods. The bread is really good! I think they make spelt pizza dough, too. DEBBIE knows stores all over the place! She's amazing!! WAY TO GO ON THE NO SUGAR AND NO CHOCOLATE!!! after a while you really won't want it - or when you do eat it you'll really notice!

BOB Thanks!! I'll be having pizza this week!! What did Dr. Atkins have to say??

MELIRIS Another snow storm and here I am anxiously watching the weather men for more news that the temps are finally coming back up to the high 70's low 80's! I've been in Florida for too long!! Oh, please, share your eclectic menus with us! We might learn something new - like you mentioned several things youhave for lunch that I've never heard of….meant to ask you about them, but forgot. Debbie already has me hooked on ME food - what can you get me hooked on? Some totally new stuff it sounds like! Good luck on your new job quest, too! My office mate who was laid off in September with me is still looking for a job. I feel so bad for him. I wish there was another opening at my job. I'd totally fight for him!

TREE Post when you can - we love to hear from you!

FILLISE Glad to hear the meds are working and making you more comfortable. I hope it's completely healed soon. You HAVE come a long way, Baby! And helped so many of us along the way. What SF Hot Chocolate are you using? I'd love to try some of that.

SEF Way to go on the work out!! That burn gets better, but I kinda like it in a sick sort of way when it's not too bad 'cause it reminds me that I'm sticking to my plan and I'm gonna be seeing results from it. Loved reading about your High Tea! Sorry the van broke down, but glad you all were able to squeeze into the other car. Should you send a bill for the free show, though? :lol:

:wave: have a great day everyone!!!

Good Morning Everyone!!!!!

Dan the Man and I had the laugh of a lifetime last night when we went out to dinner at the Greek Restaurant, food was good, everything was fine until the entertainment started. First they had a belly dancer, who was great......then "Eduardo Diamante" (that's Edward Diamond in English), the infamous lounge singer started performing. Dan and I thought we were on candid camera he was so bad, and we were both out of control with laughter. Dan the man made thing worse by saying to me "Here's some money, but please just shut up", and then I had tears rolling down my faces. We couldn't stop laughing....it was like something out of a Saturday Night Live skit, except it was REAL!!!!

BOB-I would love to make every effort to do the NC SB. Tell me now how much $$ I need to approximately set aside, so I can start working on filling up a coffee can NOW!!!! I have no idea how much the flights are, or how much staying at the "camp" will be....Who's putting this all together? Deborah? FYI we had the KEBE apetizer and I had a Gyros for dinner...the pita bread wasn't legal, and Dan the Man and I shared a small illegal dessert.

Deb-Post everything that goes in my mouth in one day would be enough shock to the system, but to actually break it all down? Oy-vay! I still am trying to get myself to update my BIO board!

Slaphappy-One day without sugar???? YOU GO GIRL. Deb always promises that if you can go three days without sugar, you can get it out of your system!!! Sounds like you are on the right track!

Tree-I missed the boat.....What's the new job? Ma Huang is something else. I work in a Doctors office and we tell people to stay away from it. Sure it gets the metabolism going....as well as an instant roto-rooter.

Sheann-Where about from Michigan are you from??? I have a pen-pal...well an e.mail buddy that lives in Allen Park.

Fillise-Find any SF marshmellows to go on top of that SF hot chocolate????

SEF-Your "High Tea" sounded absolutely delightful!!! There is a place not too far away from me, that has tea on Saturdays from 3-5pm. Haven't been yet, but I'm dying to try Devonshire cream on a scone. Sounds so very English! Deb has found a cranberry scone recipe, and if the sweetner in the Devonshire cream was agave nectar, we could make it legal! Sounds like you had a great time!!! If you get a chance, see if you can find a book called "Time for Tea" you would erally enjoy reading it....it's about 14 different english woman and their "ritual" having tea. I have the author written down somewhere and will make evey effort to find it, it's a wonderful book....especially for those of us who have a kindered spirit to Jane Austen ( like Quilter )

rlsimon-UP AT 4:00 A.M.......WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE????????? Why prey tell are you UP at O'dark am????

Well.....I'm going to start getting ready to meet my sister....We have big plans of meeting and getting into shopping trouble! First one of our favorite shops for Valentine parafinalia (sp?), then lunch at a wondeful cafe...then to the SCAPBOOKING STORE OF COURSE!!!!!!!!! No kids today....the both spent the night at friends (hince the "date" last night), and going to my favorite stores!!!! Can't wait!!!!!!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!!! Love to All...Nancemeister :)

Another sunny day here!

Scale was up this morning. Perogies got me! So now it's lots of water and watching everything that goes in my mouth so I can get back to my low for WIW!

DEB-I don't know if I'd be able to keep up with the journaling. I have a bad enough time trying to do that for BFL and still don't get that done. But it is a good idea for others to see what everyone is eating. I could maybe try just the food part (no nutrient values). I'll start this weekend to try to keep track of what I eat.

TREE--Ma Huang is another name for EPHEDRINE!!!!! In Canada, they've asked for a voluntary recall on anything with ephedrine in it. I have not heard anything good about this stimulant. In proper quanities and under supervision, ma huang can be used to treat respiratory problems. I hope your friend is ok.

DH is itching to spend money and he's all ready to go out the door. I better get!

have a good day all!

It's shaping up to be a rainy Saturday in east central Alabama, but with Miss Belle curled up and purring next to the computer, it's quite a cozy Saturday!

Frog--Hmmm, if you were able to get the house for the 2nd weekend in November, I might be able to make it. The first weekend is before election day--but afterwards, I think I will be deserving of a vacation! Of course I want it to be the most convienent weekend for everyone, not just me!

For the folks asking about the SF hot chocolate. I use the Kroger brand. I think Carnation makes one too. Normally I don't drink it often, but now that I need to take medication at night--it seems to be a good solution. It is also a very nice to have on hand when you want chocolate and it is really cold outside. My box has so far lasted me last winter and this. Now about those SF marshmellows. . .

Sef--I love high tea AND New orleans! I've been wanting to go since that was the birthplace of SB. The last time I was there was just before I began this WOE. I saw restaurants that advertised SB foods on their menues--but it meant nothing to me at the time. The best steak I eveer had I had at Dickie Brennan's in New orleans (also the most expensive--but I had a gentleman friend treating me to dinner that evening ;) ).

Sol--I nominate you to send out the alert when we can order our WDW packets. I'm really thinking I'd like in on this too!

Ricki--Welcome back! I'm glad you are back with us. I will have been on this board a year in March.

OK--chores for todat. CLEAN! I haven't been able to do much because of the neck--but I really do need to try to get something done around here. I'm also having shred fest since I got a new shredder yesterday.

Have a good day everyone!

Susan
300/239/150
July 10, 2000

Me again... wanted to respond to some posts before they disappear from this page.. Oh, I just figured out how to see all of the threads.. This board is amazing.

SolShine - does Chilis do takeout? I didn't know that. I will check next time. I ended up buying some take out Chinese.. twice cooked Pork with veggies... Probably not too legal. but I wanted something spicy.. And I think I do have some frozen blueberries - I used to put on shredded wheat but never thought about putting it on oatmeal. Do you heat them up first? And you are on!! How about sitting on my shoulder tomorrow (Sunday)? Can you get all the way to Denver by then?

Frog - I know you will love the Accord. I am driving my third one in my life.. and "knock on wood" my 93 Accord has only needed one battery, new tires, oil changes, and the usual maintenance checks. It is a dream car.. Still looks new (at least on the outside.. I'm not too neat inside). Leather seats? Wow.. It
will smell wonderful.

Nancemeister - nice to meet you!! great name! :lol: Your night at the Greek restaurant sounds hysterical. I used to go to a place called Diana's Grocery when I lived in Chicago - it was kinda like that. A lot of belly dancing, etc.. I get up at 4AM on weekends - and get up at 3AM during the week... I know - its crazy - but I live a long way from work and the only way I can get there is the highway - so I leave for work at 6AM to avoid the worst of rush hour. I need the 3 hours since it takes an 1 hour to shower, etc, 30 mins to exercise, 30 mins to walk my dog, 30 mins to eat, cleanup and feed the pets, and that leaves me ony 30 mins to get on-line, iron my clothes. etc... If I don't exercise in the AM, I usually won't do it at all - so I don't have much choice. There is a possibility tho that the group I'm in will move closer to my home (everyone else doesn't want to) - so things may lighten up soon... I hope. :^:

Fillise - you have really lost a lot of weight - since only March! What an inspiration. You must feel so good. You are lucky to get rain - it is so dry here in Denver... really wrecks havoc on your
skin, your hair, etc...

Zanne - do you have a legal Perogie recipe? I love them and the only ones I've seen in our stores are made with white flour.

All for now!
Ricki

Well, it’s just so great!!! They predicted a bunch of snow and we got a measily 1 or 2 inches. I, for one, am greatly disappointed. We even cancelled my tutor training class today, because we did want the people driving on bad roads to get there. Oh well, that means I have a whole day to do laundry and read. Our Feb book club is reading A Fine Balance and I just started. It’s a biggie, so I need to knock off a big chunk of it this weekend.

Here’s the story on yesterday. (Can you sense that I’m beating around the bush?) Well, I did great until Paul broke out the ice cream. (Yes, it’s all his fault. ha!) I caved. So there, I have confessed with a heavy heart (and hiney and thighs, too!) and I’m back on the straight and narrow. Sorry SHEANN, you did great with me all day yesterday. I was so good at lunch and the rest of the day. I think this was after your shift was over and you’d already gone home. Looks like I’m going to have to pick someone to do the night shift with me. I think that may have to be DEB’s duty. That’s a task that only the MASTER OF THE DETOX DUNGEON could be asked to carry.

KAREN---Are you a Packer Backer? Are they going to beat St. Louis this weekend? I need some inside scoop. What are Wisconsiners saying??? I’m sure your snow is more beautiful than ours. Ours looks pretty wimpy.


DEB---Where’s your fiber, girl??? Where’s the US cereal? Do they sell frozen raspberries? I always think of you whenever I see or eat raspberries just because of that day in Naples in your van. Do you remember eating a package of them that day? Hey, that reminds me . . . how is Sharon? Did her troubles ever get evened out? She was so much fun. Sorry to hear you are up. It does sound like you have a handle on it and have narrowed down the problem. Good luck!!! Do you want to stay at your all-time low. Or was your all-time low a cushion for your real desired number? Thanks so much for the re-re-re-re-WELCOME back. You sure know how to make me feel good! And I’m glad that I can make you smile. Mission accomplished. I’m sticking around this time. Even if I stagger off that blasted wagon. I’m going to stay right here and tough it out with the rest of the gang. Yes, I am so excited about meeting BKM in June. That will be such fun. I’m already starting to think of some place good we can go. I’ll have to see how she feels about grocery shopping. We may have to take a drive out to Jungle Jim’s. If she loves shopping like we do, she will LOVE that place. That’s so funny the coincidences that come up with some of us: you and me--the walking newsletter and wanting to call SLAPHAPPY, HAPPY. (It’s so much more positive, don’t you think?) One more thing . . . that challenge is very interesting. I know I would be really interested in seeing what everybody else is eating. I still have a couple things in my daily diet that are NOT SB legal. One is Manny’s fat free tortillas. I’m pretty sure they are made with white flour. EEEEEK!!! And my Nutty Nuggets cereal that I eat a half cup with my yogurt. I’ll list the ingredients for you. The think I like about it is that it works better for me than those other cereals that totally and completely bloat me into a balloon. And it’s packed with all sorts of nutrients. I was feeling a little guilty about that when you asked us to list, but now that I’ve come clean, I’ll do it and see what you think. Isn’t this going to make even MORE work for you???

NANCE---BELLY DANCING?????? Girlfriend, that is so cool. I’m hoping you had your “I Dream of Jeanie” outfit on under your outside clothes and got up there and showed them really how to do it. How was the food? Did they have a great salad? Once when I was in Tarpon Springs I went to the absolutely best Greek restaurant. Of course, I can’t remember the name of it. (I am over 40 you know, that explains it.) But it started with a P. They had a wonderful salad that was so big you could hardly lift the plate. I hope you and DTM had a great night. . . .Oh, I just read your report of the evening. TOO FUNNY!!!! I’ll bet you were howling. Was everybody else in the restaurant cracking up too? Poor guy, he’d best not quit his day job.

NASCAR---Sounds like you have a psychic dog too. What is it about them that they can tell what’s going to happen. I mean, I understand about the thunderstorms and how the air pressure dropping can be sensed in their ears. But how the heck, do they know when it’s bath day or when they are going to get to go for a ride hours before it’s time. I’ll just never understand that.

ZANNE---You cracked me up about the peroggies. I come from an area of eastern OH/western OH that’s so full of Polish, Hungarians, Italians. So peroggies always appear at family reunions and funeral dinners. I love them too. But I have never made them myself or bought the premade kind. That would just be dangerous. But here’s the thing, now that you’ve had them, you can live without them for a while now, right?? Right???? RIGHT???????? LOL Keep going with the water. Flush it all out.

BOB---Thanks for the recommendation about the pressure cookers. What size are yours? What size would you recommend being good for me and Paully. Hey, BTW, I have been pinchin Paully for days now and he’s really getting sick of it. HA!!! But he is feeling better. Back to normal with a bit of a cough. Thanks for keeping him in your thoughts. Did Skeeter get Maddie’s card??? I slept through Dr. Atkins . . . must have been the carbs from that milkshake. What did he say?

MEL---Did you guys getthe snow??? How much??? Hey, you made me LOL at your turtleneck confession. That’s so funny. (I’ve done that too.) You are too funny.

HAPPY---Good for you that you abstained from the evil sugar all WEEK!!!! Fantastic!!! You are stronger than I was. Good for you!!! Just keep going. Hey, how are you feeling after a week of no sugar? Do you feel any different?

TREE---Good for you and your new job. I’ll bet that is pretty hectic, but sounds like you have a handle on it. I’m happy that you also have a pair of goal jeans. Be sure and let us know when you get into them. Have you ever found this to be true? You go on wearing every a pair of jeans every week and yes, you know that you are probably gaining weight and yes, you know that they jeans are feeling a bit snugger. But you can still wear them. Then all of a sudden like over night BAM!!! they are too tight. And I mean too tight in the sense that they are working like a tournaquet on the lower half of your body. And then they are gone from you and it takes months to get back into them. I just don’t understand how it works. What exactly triggers that moment when they are out of sizeable reach? Is it just me or have you or any of the others experienced this? The truly baffling part (the part that doesn’t make sense) is that you would think if you exercised for a week and drank your water and ate the right way by the next week, they should be able to fit. And that’s not the way ti’s been for me. Does this make sense or am I rambling?????

SHEANN---Please refer to my note to DEB above about my eating experiences from yesterday. Thanks for being there for me. I hope you had a good day with your meals/snacks. I had to laugh at your rolls turned dog biscuits. I did that once with something (can’t remember what) and they all ended up in the garbage. I guess we truly do live and learn. Have you tried any of the 100% SGWW pastry flour. It’s a bit lighter and not quite so grainy. That might help. Don’t give up. Just half your recipes so you won’t be wasting so much food products. Good luck. Keep us posted when you find something that works.

FILLISE---It’s good to know that your neck is feeling better. Hope it hits the road totally and doesn’t come back. Also glad to know that your enthusiasm is resuming. I feel the same way. It’s so great that everyone on the board “feeds” (pardon the pun) off of each other.

SEF---You crack me up!!!!! Where are you getting this “old grey mare” horse****? There’s nothing old about you, kiddo. You are up and you are moving and you’re doing a whole lot more than a lot of us. So knock it off with that old stuff. {{{{{HUGS}}}}}} The tea sounds absolutely heavenly. That must have been so much fun. How long was the entire tea? A couple of hours? All the yummy goodies. I don’t blame you one bit for enjoying it all. That was a special occasion and for 23, you should have gotten your money’s worth!!! I’m sorry there was van trouble. That really stinks. But I have to say that you made me laugh so hard about your car ride back and flashing the minister. Hopefully, you were the dessert to the wonderful tea. Do you think that you will be able to forego your offering for this week, since you sort of “already gave” something. LOL Hope I’m not being too crude for you, but that’s really funny, Shirley! I LOVE your dry sense of humor.

RL---Where exactly is Molly’s Tea Room in Ohio? I’m from Cincinnati and would love to find a fun place like that for a special occasion.

THUNDER---Wow, a possibility of twins!!! Wow, WOW!!!! I’m with you on just wishing for a healthy, happy baby. I’m sure Big Sis will love whatever the little sibling ends up being. Be sure and check in with us on Monday night with a dr’s report. Hope it all goes well. At least, the baby will be here before the HOTTEST part of the summer. But then again, I don’t know anything about LA weather. I hope that’s the way it goes.

FROG---Sounds to me like the guy who made your Beetle was the same guy who made my old Jetta. I had the same sort of repeating errors. Mine had power locks and windows. The first month I had the car, I’d be driving down the road and the locks would start going up and down all by themselves. Creepy. I’d go somewhere lock the car, come back out to it later and it would be totally unlocked. Then the windows stopped working. I had to replace two of the motors that ran the windows. And of course, they weren’t cheap. When the third one went, I said screw it, that’s window is staying up. Luckily it was one of the rear windows. By this point, I was very disenchanted with the car and the quality of the things put into them. You will be so much happier with the Honda. They are such good cars. Are you getting a new one? It sounds dreamy. Good for you guys!! Can you believe all the people who are eagerly awaiting news of the october get together? Isn’t this great??? It’s going to be a blast. Can’t wait. Well, I have a LOT OF WORK to do before then. Kharma Shmarma . . . woman, you finished the race!!!! Something must have been going on inside you!!!! I’m glad to hear your advice on the crosstrainers. I’ve never owned a pair (only runners and walkers for me), but that’s a good tip to pass on to others.

HEY SOL---- You beat me to a Saturday song. Good for you!!! I love your pick. That’s an awesome tuneage from my “heyday” time of life, being wild and crazy. Thanks for the walk down memory lane. Thanks for all the information about the marathon. Do you know the exact date of the marathon. I wish Paul and I could come down for a little post-holiday vacation and stay for the marathon. You are so much a stand for this that you are really enrolling me into this possibility. I think it would be GREAT!!! It sure does give us plenty of time to train. Thank you so much for being such a high spot on this board, someone who’s always up and ready for whatever comes for the day. Thanks for trying to herd us all into this fantastic opportunity. I am really considering it. I’ll turn 45 in November and I’d love to do something like the half, just to thumb my nose at negative old age. And if I do come, I’ll be sure and leave my turtle necks at home! LOL

Well, I’m sure this post will move us all onto page 9. What a busy bunch we are. Isn’t the energy level great. Not much happening today. Thanks to my talkativeness I’m still on laundry load number one and it’s almost two in the afternoon. Oh yes, we slept in this morning. So that means a late start on all the chores. Be good, everybody and have great Saturdays and even BETTER Sundays.

Take care.
Kim

Just a quickie for Ricki! :lol:

Yes, I add the blueberries before cooking. (for the 'how to build the watch' answer see the paragraph below - otherwise skip it)

I normally take my oatmeal to work and have found it to be quite portable and a great 7 or 8 am snack. (I eat a 4 egg white omelette for breakfast around 5:30 am) I use 1/3 to 1/2 cups of oatmeal, a pat of butter and however many blueberries I'm in the mood for in a tupperware container and when I get to work I just add the water and pop it in the microwave. It's yummy and I don't have to wait for the blueberries to thaw. Vince sweetens his with applesauce, but I use splenda. I'm going to get stevia today so I'll try that.

I get up at 4:30am during the week - Meister gets up at 3:30am. So, yah, sleeping in for us means getting up at 6 or 7am, too! That means it will be no problem for me to be sitting with you and helping you all day! :cool:

Chili's in Florida is really promoting their take out service. they even have a parking spot up front for take out customers. I call ahead and tell them what I want and when I'll be there and they have it ready. I highly recommend it!

I'm off to the store for my new shoes, now.....

Later! :wave:

Good Saturday Afternoon Everyone

I've been lurking this past week even tho I haven't been posting. Had an extra busy time as I have worked almost full time the last couple of weeks and been out several evenings. Yesterday I was out all day, played table tennis in the am and badminton in the afternoon and then to work in the evening. The table tennis was hilarious, hadn't played for about fifty years and the other gals couldn't play either. Anyway it was good for a laugh. I'm sure we will all improve with practice.

I've been staying mainly op but still no change in the weight. Yesterday was a bad day though as I didn't have much time between table tennis and badminton. I had a bit of shopping to do and ran out of time before I had lunch. So I snacked on some Almond Granola that I had with me and ended up going for a hamburger before heading off to work as I was starving. I had planned on having a seafoood salad earlier which would have been a better choice. I did o.k. for supper. I had bought a package of precooked curried lentils which I heated in the microwave and they were delicious and 100% legal. No additives, just lentils and spices. But later I got to munching potato chips and when I got home from work at mn I finished off the granola. Anway to-day is another day. No change in the scale this am.

Deb - I think your idea of posting what we eat for a day is a good one. Might give us some ideas for menus and also see what works for others. I hope you find yourself some comfy walking shoes. I wear a New Balance walking shoe for work. It has a Roller Bar which helps to stop the foot from pronating - I think I read that someone else was having a problem in that area. These shoes are very comfortable, the sole is flat at the instep. I was told by an OT when I got my orthotics that I shouldn't wear shoes that have the high curve at the instep as there is not enough support. These are the only running/walking shoes that I have ever had that actually fit in the heel. They are narrower in the heel, compared to the front of the shoe. I haven't checked out any of the shoe sites that Frog suggested but New Balance do have there own site and explains the different fit of the shoes.

I'm planning on taking a trip to Disney World in March with the family. Haven't made any booking yet. Would have to drive down, can't afford to fly. I'm hoping to get my son and his family to come as well as my dd and her kids. It would be eleven of us altogether, 3 kids, 1 dil, and 6 grandkids. What kind of weather can we expect early in March? Haven't much to wear in the warm weather so this will give me an excuse to do some shopping. :smug:

Sol - Glad to see you are on the way down again. If I remember correctly you are down to 196 so we are neck and neck. My January goal was to get below 195 and stay there but so far it doesn't look like it will happen. Way to go on the walking. I admire your determination. I wish I could join you on the walk, but even if I could get there I know the feet wouldn't be up to it.

Thunderwoman - Congrats on the pregnancy. I am happy for you.

Zanne - Did you enjoy the snow. Were you able to get out and play in it with munchkin before it got icy?

Quilter - I'm happy to see you back in full force. I always enjoy reading your posts, you are always bright and cheerful.

Rhroo - Thanks for thinking of me. Hope you get out of that funk very soon.

What's happened to the board. I went to preferences to change the number of posts on a page (now there are three pages of posts, compared to 7 or 8 before) and when I got back the colors had changed. Now the background colors alternate between grey and off white where before it was all white (I think). Has anyone else noticed a change in the colors?

I'm just heading out to the store to get some stuff to make some more Almond Granola. This has become my staple snack food. I'm planning on buying some dried apples and apricots to add to the mixture. I bought apples last week but ate them all before I made the granola. :lol:

I'm thinking of you all even tho I can't respond to everyone.

Marie :wave:

Afternoon everyone!

Just thought I post a quick message after reading all the posts.

SolShine, WDW should hire you as the Marketing Director for the Marathon. It it sounding like the event of the year and sooooo much fun to be with all of our SB Friends. I'm thinking about it :D You are so motivating. By the way, your oatmeal and blueberries sounds really yummy.

Kim: Sorry to hear that you fell over a little bit in the wagon after I went off duty. Just hang on, we're pulling you back up onto your seat :lol:

Thunder: Let us know how your appt goes with the Dr on Monday. Good luck.

Rosalie: Sounds like you had a blast playing table tennis and badminton. I haven't played either one in years. I also used to like to play volleyball.

Nance: Your evening out at the Greek restaurant sounds like tons of fun and hilarious. I've always wanted to go to a Greek restaurant and dance around like they do on TV and throw plates at the floor. I am on the Lake Michigan side of Michigan about 45 minutes north of South Bend, Indiana.

Sef: Sounds like your High Tea was really nice (except for the car trouble). When I went to England we went to a small restaurant and had High Tea. We had the Cucumber sandwiches, Egg (boiled) and watercress sandwiches, Tea and scones with strawberries and real clotted cream. MMmmmmmm.

Frog: Good luck with your new car.

Fillise: I've always wanted to go to New Orleans too. Everything sounds so exotic and fun.

Debbie: Hope that you are feeling better and that you can find some good shoes that you like soon.

Bob: Have a great day

I know that I'm probably forgetting someone. Please have a great SB day and if I have, forgive me for not addressing you individually.

So far this is what I have eaten today: Breakfast: 2 eggs, 3 slices bacon and ww toast. Lunch: A large salad with: broccoli, cauliflower, cucumbers, onion, kidney beans, boiled egg, lettuce and a sprinkling of sunflower seeds (I sure hope the sunflower seeds are legal. I never even thought about that). For dinner I plan: a bowl of Vegetable/Beef soup. AND of course lots of water.

I think that I have been eating too much bread/starch. I am definitely going to cut down. I haven't been considering the fact that when I have pasta or brown rice that I should cut down on the bread :o

Well, have a great evening everyone!

Sheann
287/282.5/150

but I was talking to my niece on line and just wanted to chack to see if the board was back up.

Good day today--I watched my BB game (NC State won!) and then went to Walmart to stock up on healthy food for the week. Also finally got the last of the Christmas mess put away (taking it down and actually putting it away are two different things). I had some stuff left over from making Christmas wreaths so I made a pretty winter wreath for my front door. I aprayed a grapevine wreath white and then covered it with white and silver berry sprigs. I wired in some silver fruit and put a big white/gold/silver bow on it. The whole thing took maybe 30 minutes to do (I'd spraypainted before Christmas) and is very pretty--if I do say so myself!

BOB--I tried the avocado lime and salt--MAJOR YUM! Thanks for turning me on to it!

I made fajitas tonight. I can finally find WW tortillas here so I got some lean beef, red and green peppers, and onions. ALso some lime and garlic salse from super walmart. They were might tasty. Will have leftovers for lunch tomorrow after church.

I have exhausted all the health food stores in Auburn (that would be 2)--no agave. I'm going down to Montgomery on Thurs, so will try to HFS there. The HFS store here had never even heard of agave. Go figure. I'll probably end up having to order online. Where are y'all ordering from?

I need to go to bed. My Lortabs are kicking in, so I'll be asleep over the keyboard if I don't go lie down.

I probably won't be on the board tomorrow since that is a work day for me--church in the morning and youth groups at night. I'll pop in if I get a chance.

Sweet dreams
Susan

Quick, before sleep -

Frog - glad you set me straight on crosstrainers. I never was really sure what they were.

Quilter - Should be a good Packer/Ram game. Packers traditionally have a problem on carpet or in domes, but some experts think if anyone can beat the Rams it's the Packers. My husband's brother lives in St. Louis and apparently was offered tickets. He's been in St. Louis 20 years or more, but still has a soft spot for the Packers. We're having friends over to watch the game and cheer them on. We will not, however, be wearing any cheeseheads - we don't own any! Join us in rooting for the Packers!!!! The snow is still pretty, but the forecast is for above freezing temps the next few days so we will probably lose it. The ski hills, snow plowers and businesses that cater to the snowmobilers are hurting. Glad I'm not in a weather-dependent business! Hey - give me some of your enthusiasm! Mines seems to be waning again!

Hi to everyone else - I' try to check the boards Sun. pm.

Karen

Good Sunday Morning Everyone:wave:

Seems the move went smoothley, glad to see the board back up and running! I took advantage of this little hiatus we had to catch up with all the posts. Didn't know the board was going to be shut down until about 20 minutes before it was, so I copied all the posts that had been posted since my last post and worked on replying to everyone.

I hit a few garage sales Saturday-not much out there, really pissed myself off at one, missed out on a brand new leather office chair that just needed wheels, $5.00-and Eli asked me to find one for him-what was I thinking, or not thinking? I hate when that stuff happens to me, hard to let it go and not feel crappy about it.

I went to the annual art show they have at the UofM-it was a great show this year and I actually bought something! It's a dog made of old scrap metal-it's so cute. I'll have to take a picture of it and post it-I couldn't resist! I never bought anything with the money I got for my bday, so I treated myself. The guy was so busy, you wouldn't believe it. ZANNE, what is it with you and these perogies? What's in them that's so good?? Aren't they like a raviloli type of thing? A man that's itching to spend money? That's a rarity!!

Having the family over later this afternoon for bday cake and ice cream for Lauren, so have to tidy up after her little party with her friends. Three of them slept over last night and will probably stick around til Noon.

Going to get ready and go for my walk/jog-wonder what it's like out there-probably hot and muggy!

Anyhow, here's what I got to work on last night...

KAREN, was at SPORTS AUTHORITY the other day, found one of the two pairs of shoes I've been contemplating about keeping there. I didn't see anything in black in running, I'll have to ask our resident expert FROG if I should stick to running, or if I could use all terrain/cross trainers-if so, that would open up more possibilities-thanks for thinking about me:)

BOB, so you are going to be my map reader? I hope you do a better job than Eli does-otherwise we'll end up in Spain!! LOL!! Hey, I think come our SB GET TOGETHER, I better bring some hummus, tahini and falafel mixes up with us! Sounds like we're all become token Middle Easterns!! I'll send Lauren your good bday wishes. What did you think about the 48 hours special they had??

MEL, your house sounds like mine when it comes to being prepared with food to get you through the storms, but of course, down here we don't have snow storms, but HURRICANES! We could eat forever on what I have stuffed in my cupboards! I told Eli, as long as we have tahini, loaves of pita (stuff doesn't go bad for weeks, just gets a little hard after some time), canned chick peas, some form of lemon juice, pasta and spgti sauce, we'd be just fine! Oh, and falafel mix and oil! Why are you using the meal protein drinks instead of actually eating the protein? That sure is a lot of protein for one shake! I bet there was something besides the maltodextrin in it the caused you to fly around the house-why don't you list the ingredients one day, would love to see them!

HAPPY, maybe the bakery was having an off day, or you just may not like the taste of spelt. Almond flour it okay, but boy, is it fattening! Here's a site that explains a bit about spelt: http://waltonfeed.com/self/spelt.html I think you already have figured out yourself that you aren't eating enough. I would suggest you try to have 1500-1600 calories a day. No legal pizza at Publix that I know of, something about those BISTROS made me not buy them. Better off making one yourself. Even making a pita pizza is good-and yummy! If you have a pic of yourself, you can send it to me and I can upload it for you-just let me know.

TREE, guru? LOL! I pictured myself like a swami!! LOL! Hope work settles down for you soon!!

SHEANN, thanks for joining me on the journaling next week-maybe we can convince others to do it, as we both know how beneficial it can be in this WOE!! LOL! Thank goodness I'm not the only one on this board that has trouble with baking once in a while:) Falafel is a Middle Eastern food made with mostly ground chick peas, along with other spices. They are fried and served either in pita bread with lettuce, tomato, etc. or as an appetizer-both served with a sauce. They're really good and I think I've gotten many people on the board hooked on them! I make mine from a mix-lots easier than doing it from scratch-but you have to find a good mix-some suck big time! All nuts are SB LEGAL, just be careful with the amounts you eat since they are so high in fat.

FILLISE, of course, we'd love you to join us for both SB EVENTS, but we'll take you for one if you can do both. That would be great if you'd be a member of TEAM STARBUCKS!!!! Good going on finding the WW tortillas-I love making a bean burrito. Can the HFS try to see if they can order the agave from their supplier-maybe they have it and the HFS just doesn't know about it. Tell them the brand is SWEET CACTUS FARMS, as I don't think anyone has CUCAMONGA in stock any more.

SEF, you made me tired just seeing your exercise regime! Gosh, I hope I have half your stamina when I get to be 65! The tea sounded wonderful and you can tell you enjoyed yourself. I'm sure those goodies didn't do any damage, the exercise probably offset it just fine. As long as you climb back in the wagon and steer it in the right direction, you'll be fine;)

RSIMON, boy you get up at those ungawdly hours! You remind me of my Grandmother, at the cottage, she'd get up and clang pots, slam cupboard doors, etc. etc at 4am-wanted to strangle her! LOL! You think your 52yr old memory is bad, I'm probaby right there with you at 40! Let us know how the creme brulee comes out-if I made something like that, I'd eat the whole thing!!!

NASCAR, here's hoping you'll be able to come to the OCT. GET TOGTHER-GA and NC aren't that far apart!!

THUNDER, hey, if you can get past the heat of the summer with being pregnant, you can do anything!!!! At least down here, when you have a child born before Sept. 1st, they get in the school year on time, otherwise, they have to wait til the following year to start. I made sure I got Michael out before the 1st-his bday is August 27th, so he'll granduate at 17yrs old-he's a baby in his class! TWINS! Oh boy (or girl, or both), could you imagine! Hope all goes well on Monday-do keep us informed!!!

FROG, how do you have 8 pages, I have only 3-how many post do you see on a page?? CONGRATS on the new car-drive it in good health. My Mom loves her Honda-has well over 100K miles in it and it continues to go strong! Hmm, I see your message to KAREN, so cross trainers are out! Hey, can you come clean my messy house too????;)

SOL, you are definitely more hyped than I am about the marathon, not that I'm not, but I think you are more so. As soon as I have your confirmation on NC, I'll sign up for TEAM STARBUCKS! That would be great if VINCE did it too-Eli sure as heck would be on the sidelines cheering us all on, definitely not running, or walking for that fact! BOB & ELI will root on the sidelines for us together-I'll stick them both in cheerleading uniforms!!! 4-4.5 miles-I'm totally impressed! I bet you you'll be jogging some before you know it-don't say no, like I did, and look at me now. The yogurt mixture is good too, Eli loves it with cucumber, but not with falafel-guess that comes from being brought up with the tahini being used on the falafels. He made bulgur, chickpeas and onions last night, served with plain yogurt-delish (and farty too!)

NANCE, sounds like your date with Dan the Man was a hoot! I can just see the two of you laughing your butts off! Good going on getting FARIS & NADIA a place to stay for the evening!!!! That would be a blast if you could come to NC-if you can get the flight over, the rest would be pennies!!! I'm SURE you could use a little R&R with the gals!! Will try to remember tomorrow night to call you-you WILL be home, right?

QUILTER, isn't a FINE BALANCE one of the OPRAH BOOKS? Sounds familiar. FROG can be our QUEEN OF SOUL, you ca be our BOOK BABE and give reviews! Umm you tell Mr. Paul there that he's gonna be in mighty BIG TROUBLE with the DUNGEON MASTER! Tell him to hit Baskin Robbins on his own-not to be the devil in disguise and bring it home to tempt you-what on earth is that man thinking! Send him down here so I can whip him into submission!! LOL!! Raspberries, ask NANCE about picking raspberries when we went to stay with her-I'm lucky I didn't get sick and turn red, like the blueberry girl in Willy Wonka did! I must of eaten pints and pints!!! My cushion is 119-124, hitting 118 is great, but I know there's only a range I'm going to stay at, not one certain number. I don't like being at the top of my cushion honestly, like it much better at 119, but I'm happy to be anywhere between these numbers and my goal is to stay there. I'm sooo jealous that you may go to Jungle Jims with BIGK!!!! What woman doesn't love shopping in some form or another?!? You're not able to find tortilla's made with WW flour?? We have some here that are great! The journaling won't make any more work for me, just a quick making of the board is all-I think it's going to be more work for the those who aren't use to journaling-me, it will be a piece of SB LEGAL CAKE!!

ROSALIE, was getting a wee bit worried about not having heard from you the last few days-almost sent out the Mounties looking for you! Sounds like you've been so busy-I swear, you and SEF do keep busy-you both should be poster gals for active seniors!!! Hey, before you know it, I bet your table tennis skills will be good enough for you to play the Chinese!! You KNOW, I will guarantee a get together if you come in March-which, usually is GREAT WEATHER! How the heck are you driving down with 11 people, in a caravan?? There are some great rates on suites in Orlando and being that it's not that busy, rates should be really good. Hope it's not the end of March, as I'm going to NC-let us know your plans.

And with that, I'm outta here. I'll check in with you all later. Please remember, we start the new board tomorrow and it's MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY so if you have any words of wisdom, quotes, etc. that you'd like to share with the board, please, try to post them tomorrow.

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Debbie
194/122.5/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

Good morning everyone!

Glad to see the board came back up in one piece. Wish the systems I work on were that easy to move. We have a great system admin here!! ;)

This is week 2 for me and I feel so much better than I did before
I started. I want to kick myself for staying away as long as I did.

Are any of you sewers? I went thru my Summer/Spring stash yesterday and picked out some sage green linen to make a jacket. But - alas - I only have 1.5 yds and I want a longer jacket. Think I'll trek out to Joann Fabrics later and see if I can find a pattern to fit it. It motivated me to do more sewing.

Solshine - I can already feel you on my shoulder!! I have been REALLY good so far and did the blueberry thing this AM - YUM!!
- but I heated them up separately. I think I'll try your approach tomorrow.

Deb - what day will we be doing the journaling thing? Just thinking about it has made me more conscious (is that a word?) of what I'm eating. I should probably do it all the time. Do you always journal?

Fillise - how do your season your Fajitas? I can't seem to find a seasoning like the way they do it in the restaurants. I love Fajitas - but you know Deb - I still make your burrito recipe using Fat Free beans and Enchilada sauce.

Kim- Molly's Tea Room is in Medina.. my sister lives in Brunwick so its not too far. It is absolutely delightful - very quaint, lacy, and everyone gets their own real English china teapot and cup. And the food is wonderful too. Then you can buy the china there. I just love it - its what started me collecting teapots and cups. All three of my sisters too.

Rosalie - Hi - nice to meet you. I am back on the boards after about a year away. One of the things I do when I get the salty munchies is keep a big jar of peanuts by my bed. I have to control it - but it really helps. My dog loves them too!! :lol:

need to go now. Will check in later.
Ricki

Good morning ladies!

Well spent all day yesterday totalling up all the tax info for 2001! Woo I dread it but so glad when I finish! It rained buckets here all day, but we desperately need the rain.

Deb - Can you email me the site to order the agave on line. We don't have any HFS here where I live. Thanks! I will try to do the challenge as well!

Sol - I will consider the WDW marathon! I second the vote to make you the spokesperson for it! Keep me informed. Love the 500! We get 4 tickets each year and the folks that go with us if they ever decide to give up their 2 if you are interested let me know. We generally have to pay for them a few weeks after we get back for the next year! So I will be glad to put you on my call list for the extra 2!

Quilter - I totally agree with you about the dogs! Ya know I'm a animal science major and they never mentioned the dog psychi in all my classes! :lol: It amazes me they dread the bath but feel so much better and happier afterwards!

Frog - I absolute have loved my Accord. of course I din't get the Ex that's what I will get next go around! Mine will be 10 yrs old this year! Still going strong! I say the Gold! It sounds so rich!

Everyone have a great day!

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just going to write a quick post. I have already been at the site for 30 minutes reading posts since thursday. My dh has already checked on me a couple of times. We are going out on the boat and Iam slacking in my responsibilities. But just wanted to tell a quick funny story. Told dh last night that the baby wanted ice cream so while he was out he bought 2 containers of ice cream. Well the funny part is Iam not allowed to eat sb legal icecream while pregnant due to aspartane no artificial sweeteners allowed . Well guess what he bought the legal kind. He was so proud I said that is nice honey but i cant eat it. You should have seen the confused look on his face. I have him trained to my way of eating. He told me that i dont need icecream in that case. Well got to go. i will respond to every one later.

except have to say CONGRATS THUNDER

Good Sunday Morning (again)

Got in my 4.5 miles, went out around 7:30am-hot and humid already at that time!:eek:

Scale is at 122, so it went down a bit more. Hope it continues!

Cant' wait to ring Michael's neck! He deleted a bunch of stuff from the computer-lots of my great gifs, pictures and jpeg files are gone without a trace!:eek: Ahhh, children-anyone want any cheap????

With all the talk of tea rooms, I forgot we had a really nice one down in Homestead, south of me called TIFFANY'S TEA ROOM (aka the PRETTY PLACE by Lauren). It's in an old fashioned looking home with a very simple, but delish menu-some place I'll have to take the next DETOX DUNGEON VICTIM to before they DETOX when whoever comes to visit-haven't been there in about 2 years.

RSIMON, any day this week is fine for journaling, it's up to you (and the rest of the board) when and even if they want to do this. Nothing is mandatory you know, just thought it would be an interesting thing to do;) I try to journal daily, some days are better than others, esp. when I eat out, harder to do, but not impossible. I was doing better before the holidays came around, but I'm getting back to doing it more this past week. I think it helps a a lot.

NASCAR, did you try finding the agave within State? If not, I guess FRANKFERD would be good place to start-http://www.frankferd.com/SWT.html . Not sure of what stock they may still have. Otherwise NORTHWOOD FARMS maybe? Actually, they may be better to try, it's a pretty good price: http://products.northfarm.com/eStore.asp?Item=2448 If you want, I can always buy a case from my HFS and ship it to you. I know shipping will be about $9, and the case is about $31.00 for a box of 12 (8oz) bottles (but would be cheaper at Northwood). I don't think NATUREL is still selling their bottles on line. One other site has a minimum order to ship I believe, but has a great selection of items: http://morningsidefarm.com/cgi-msf/catalog.cgi?page=catpg69&new=y This is MORNINGSTAR. This other site, you'll have to call or write, but they say they carry agave: http://www.sunflowerfoods.com/OrderOnline.htm

ZSU, that's great hubby is so well trained, just has to learn the ins and outs for the next 9 months, then re-train those areas back to SB. BREYERS is definitely the best choice for ice cream, I won't even touch the ice cream with all those preservatives in them-only Carbolite with the Splenda (which I'm trying to cut back on a bit).

QUILTER, found a place in OHIO that says they carry agave-see link above. Out of Columbus.


Okay, time to hit the shower! Have a great day!!!

Debbie
194/122/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

Good morning

Deb - Sorry you missed out on the leather chair. I'm sure it hurts to lose such a good bargain. I should be arriving in Orlando (Kissimmee) on Friday 8th March and have booked in for seven nights. This is the week when all the kids here are off school so there will probably be lots of Canadians down there. There will just be seven of us coming. My ds, dd and 4 kids. My eldest ds and his family will not be coming due to other commitments. I have a Toyota van which seats seven. Just have to find room for all the luggage. I would love to meet you while I am there. How far are you from Orlando?

Risimon - Nice to meet you again. I do remember you from before. You were still posting when I joined the board about 15 months ago. I munch on peanuts too but my favorites are cashews. Trouble is I can't keep my hand out of the bag until it's empty so I only buy them very occasionally and then just enough for one good snack.

Quilter - Let me know what you think of the book A FINE BALANCE. I was just reading the other day that it was the first Oprah choice for a Canadian author.

Nascar - It's tax time soon here too. I just hate the chore but hope I don't have any extra to pay. Always nice if it is a refund, which happens occasionally.

Fillis - Do you have a recipe for your fajitas? They sound good.

Have a good day everyone.

Marie.

Good Morning all-
Have to be quick, my son is whining this am and making me crazy. He has a little cold and he's bored. He's almost 6. Next week's his birthday. We're having the grown up party on Saturday and serving pizza and the kid party on Sunday. If I try and be really good all week can I cheat with Pizza on Sat? I have a cheesecake in the freezer someone sent me for Christmad from a place called World's greatest cheesecake. When it arrived I shoved it in the freezer and I'm going to use that for his birthday cake for the adults - I have vowed that I will only taste it not eat a piece.
Ok here are my replies. I didn't get everyone, but I'm better!
Frog- I will try the pita pizza crust - I'm sure it will be better than nothing!! May attempt a whole wheat crust recipe. Congrats on the car.

Sol- I will check at Publix, but all I saw that I thought may be legal was something called Amy's Organic. They really didn't appeal to me so I skipped it. But I'll check about Heaven's Bistro. thanks!

Quilter- A week without sugar - suprisingly it's been ok! I've been eating strawberries if I crave sweets or plain yogurt with smuckers all fruit and splenda in it. But when I have a melt down - I can't stop so better for me to try and stay away. I have a recipe for chocolate kisses - but they are high fat - from Atkins site. Its heavy cream, cream cheese and s/f pudding - mix together and dollop on pan and place in freezer. They are great but like I said, SB is lower fat than Atkins and I'm not sure these would be legal. Also the Atkins shakes, which I have had a couple this week are also high fat but take care of the sweet craving. So we'll see what happens. I'm more concerned about getting off sugar and white flour than I am fat. I really don't believe fat makes you fat. I believe sugar/corn/white flour makes you fat. We give grease to our pets for a shiney coat not to fatten them up. We give corn to the chickens to fatten them up. Just my theory - we'll see.

Rosalie- The weather in Orlando in March is usually nice. Not to hot, not to cold - But then again, weather gets weirder and weirder. One day its 80 here and the next day its 50! So who knows!!!!!! What is almond granola and is it legal????

Fill- where did you find ww tortillas?

Debelli-How do you want me to send you the picture - via mail?? I have a scanner but I'm not very good with it and lately the plug thing keeps falling out so I can't use it. I'll have to have someone who knows something look at it. I do have a digital camera maybe I can figure out. I'll work on it! Actually I find that the SGWW S/F and WW pitas are really all I need in the form of bread. The only thing I sneak occasionally is a french loaf called Le petit frangais - fat free-sugar free-low sodium. Ingredients: unbleached French wheatflour (whaterver that is), spring water, yeast, sea salt. That is it. My hubby and I like Brie and bread. So I don't know about it but................................

Well gotta go- next time I'll have time to insert those cute little faces!
Have a great day all!
Sue :lol:

ROSALIE, that's wonderful you'll be coming down here in March! I'm going to try and see if I can make plans to come up there for that weekend. Anything for another SB GET TOGETHER!!! I'm about 4 or so hours away from Orlando, depending on the route I take. Turnpike is faster but costs me about $15, I-95 is free, but takes a bit longer. Would love to be able to spend at least full day with you, -will you be able to get away for Saturday all day?? Hmmm, remember the agave syrup, I know there's the exchange rate, but at least you don't have to worry about shipping costs!!!! If you need it, I can bring it if I come up. Let me know if you figure out if it would be more cost effective than getting it up there.

SOL, GATOR, BIGK, SZU & BOB, HAPPY and any other FL gals-are you all game??? I think BOB should drive over here and carpool with me, that would sure break up the boredom of driving the flat roads of Florida-BOB? Any thoughts?. Eli probably wouldn't come this time :( Let me all know what you think!

HAPPY, trust me, they just whine more as they get bigger!!!! E-mail me the picture if you can. I don't have your e-mail addy, so I don't know if you are on AOL or not, could explain how to do it if you are.

Debbie

Good morning, everyone! Hope everybody is up and feeling good. Things are fine here. I just let Maddie out and it seems to have started snowing again. Yeehaw!!! I don’t know why I want it to snow so badly right now. Maybe I want to be marrooned with dh for a few days now that he’s healthy and has his energy back. LOL

Didn’t do much yesterday. I started to do laundry, but then go so into posting I forgot all about it. (Selective memory) Then watched a fantastic movie. You’ve probably all seen it, Tea With Mussolini. Oh my gosh, it’s fantastic. I can’t believe I’d never watched it before. It has some of my favorite women actresses in it. If you haven’t rented it, do you. I would recommend it to anyone. The women are strong and willing to fight for what they believe in. So very cool.

Tonight Paul’s mom is having a birthday dinner for Paul’s uncle at the Golden Corral. I’ve never been, but have heard the food is fairly decent. Buffets tend to scare me because of all the “visual stimulation,” but reports tell me they have a wonderful salad bar. I think I’ll go there first and fill up. We have to stop on the way and get him a present. He just moved in with Paul’s mom last summer. He’s in his 40’s and mildly ******ed. Was living in a group home in St. Louis where all other residents were miles below him in ability. Few could even talk. He loves to talk, and is really much happier here. So that will be a fun afternoon.

ROSALIE---I wondered if you'd been working a lot. Hope that's working out okay for you. You are so sweet. I love reading your posts too. They always make me laugh. That table tennis must have been fun. If you play anything like me, you get a lot of waistline work from bending over to pick up the ball. HA! What's your granola recipe? Is it on the board? I love granola, but it's all got so much sugar in it, I stay away from it. Yes, I’ll be happy to share with you my thoughts on A Fine Balance. So far, it’s great. This writier is excellent . . . really pulls you into the scene. At our last bookclub meeting, when we were trying to decide what to read next, one of the women read alout a few paragraphs from the first page. We all unanimously said, YES! We’ve got to read this next.

SHEANN---The very best sandwich I ever had in my entire life was from the train station at Salibury, England. It was a cucumber, avocado and sprouts sandwich on a yummy role. I can almost still taste it and it's been about 8 years since I've been there. Now that's a sandwich that can hold your memory that well. Clotted cream is wonderful.

SOL---You are making me hungry for oatmeal. What kind do you buy? I can’t imagine the hours you and Vince live by. Eeegads! I didn’t even know there was a 3:30 a.m. You both sound like very disciplines people. You’d have to be to keep those hours.

FILLISE---Your wreaths sound wonderful. You are quite the crafty person. Do you have a particular favorite store where you get your craft supplies or do you just pick them up as you go along? Those fajitas sound yummy!!! I may copy you for dinner one night this week. Okay???

KAREN---Thanks for the football report. That’s going to be a good game. Both teams are so evenly matched. Bret always scares me with that shotgun-like arm of his. He’s certainly not afraid to throw into a crowd. If you’re cheering for the other team, you can never count him out. I so admire his devotion to the game. His consecutive starts number is unbelieveable. It will be interesting to see what happens. Enjoy your time w ith friends. I’m a little disappointed that you don’t own a cheese head. LOL

DEB---HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR LAUREN!!!!!! MAY YOUR WISHES COME TRUE!!!!!!!! That art show sounded wonderful. Would love to see the piece you bought. I can’t even imagine hot and muggy weather right now. Our furnace is running non-stop. Be careful out there in the hot weather. Yes, a Fine Balance is an Oprah Book. We don’t always read her choices. Just so happened this month we did. It’s set in India. I love India. And so far it’s really holding my interest. I’d be happy to be the Book Review person. January’s book was To Kill a Mockingbird. What a GREAT READ!!! I had only seen the movie, and the book has a lot more in it. Wow, the characters are so well done. If you’re looking for something that’s not too lengthy, try it. You won’t be sorry. I will give Paul your Dungeon Master Warning. Sometimes he goes a little crazy. But I know in the long run, it was me who caved. He didn’t hold me down and force feed me. Ha! My Kroger’s doesn’t carry the ww tortillas. If I have time, I’d go to another store, but most weeks it’s all I can do to get to Krogers. I’m jealous . . . you may get to meet ROSALIE. How lucky for you and her. I hope your schedules work out so that you can.

RL---So glad you are feeling the benefits from the SB way of eating. That’s so great for you. Medina is up north by Cleveland, and I’m at the southern tip of OH. So I don’t think I’ll be getting up that way very soon. It sounds wonderful.

NASCAR---I didn’t know you were an Animal Science major. What is that exactly? Is that what you take if you want to be a vet? How cool. I love animals. Maddie, that’s her picture under my name at the left is so precious to us. We love her like crazy. She’s sleeping at my feet right now. That’s her job, you know. Because she’s so big and hairy I take her to Denny’s Dog House for her day of beauty. She gets a little nervous to go, but has been going there for years and loves the women who work there. They love her too. They call her “Killer” because she’s so afraid of everything. Actually, they think it’s men that she’s afraid of. They always report to me what happens when a man comes in the door. Funny, huh? Kind of like day-care workers having a parent conference.

HAPPY---Looks like you and I are posting at about the same time. I almost missed you. Thanks for the info about the stuff fromthe Atkins site. The kisses sound interesting, but I know that if I made them, I'd probably eat them all. Wouldn't it be nice to have just a little something legal around when you had a craving? I'm really afraid to have the illegal stuff in the house. Like the other night when DH wanted the milkshakes and like a lemming, I went right along with it. I agree with you about the importance of getting rid of the sugar and white in our diets. That's key. I read a newspaper article the other day about how low carb diets may do some good (lose weight, lower blood pressure, and cholesterol), but there are still some diseases that it doesn't help. Some sorts of cancers. Heart disease. I think I threw the article out, but if not I'll try and post it sometime. My MIL is diabetic and has done low carbs for about 1.5 years now. She's lost 100 pounds, but I think she eats too much fat. Sometimes she talks about using low-fat stuff, then I see her lathering something with butter. So I really don't know. I mean her diet has certainly helped her condition and she's got tons more energy, but I'm not sure I agree with it after reading that article. That's why I think SB with the usage of smart carbs is the way to go.

Well, that’s it for me. I’m not going to finish what laundry I was supposed to do yesterday. Somebody crack that whip to get me up and moving!!! LOL Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Take care.
Kim

Took so long to read all the posts that now I have to say "Good Afternoon, Everybody!"

Spent the morning shovelling winter off my driveway. My dh has an uncanny knack for either being out of town or having some sort of virus every time it snows. I know he really is sick, just sheesh! I've shovelled every bit of snow in the last 20 years! Tried to get ds to help, but after about 10 minutes, he starting throwing snowballs at me and the dog, so I gave up (with a LOT of yelling) and sent him in the house. Oh how I'd love to go to FLA for a few days!

Just wanted to say hi- I need to go finish a ton of laundry and then collapse after all that snow shovelling,

mel

Doing housework and watching Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh, pulling for the Ravens. Then the game I've been waiting for Green Bay !!!

Deb's Spinach quiche is in the oven and will be ready in about 10 minutes. YUM YUM!

After lunch settles I am off to the gym for the first workout since marathon and flu. Still have a bit of a lingering cough but am feeling light years better than last weekend.

Tomorrow is a holiday for me. Planning to go pottery painting with a coworker, pick up the Honda at 5:00 :D then on to Keeno at 6:30. Wish me luck with Spewer. Rumor has it that her lastest endeavor is that she is on a diet (remember she is a size 4) and that she is going to New York with her sisters for a makeover byt Diane Sawyer's hair and make-up crew. Unless they're also plastic surgeons she should saver her time and money. I'm sure that that is all she will have to spout her x-large mouth off about tomorrow night. :rolleyes:

Hope everyone is having a great Sunday!

Peace,
FROG

AFTERNOON EVERYBUDDY!!!! :p

I'm nesting today...went out this morning and got a few groceries..mostly produce...have a CHUCK ROAST in the oven and will add some veggies later. I've already got some green beans cooked..YUM..YUM..YUM...

The HEAVEN'S BISTRO PIZZA is good. I'm nota frozen pizza lover..I agree with FROG , the pita pizza's are great...and you can control what is on them..I was at the health food store yesterday and they had
some GREEK PIZZA'S in the freezer...they looked FABULOUS, but
they cost over $7 a piece! :eek: I'll sticke to my pita's...a little feta makes them GREEK too..:smug:

A road trip in March???? Hmmmmmmmmm...let me think about it.
I'm still quite poor after the holidays and my trip...

NANCY...I'll start watching the airfares...where would you fly out of?

Kim....OH...MY...GAWD....are you on SPEED ??? You are so chatty this weekend..Glad Paul is feeling better...See?/? I told you those pinches would help ;)
Yes, I'm so sorry...Skeeter LOVED Maddies card..He's having a time with his predisone Every time I turn around...he needs to tinkle!!

SUSAN..so glad you liked my combo for the avacados..

As for everyone else....A BIG HELLO I'm in the middle of laundry....

Oh yeah....yes, I do a lot of BULK COOKING on Sunday..that way I have a lot done dinner wise for the week... ;)

Later

BOB

Hi again

Happy - Thanks for your comments about the Orlando weather. Compared to here, even if it is only in the fifties we will think it is warm. So I guess I'd better bring my long pants as well as my shorts. :D Almond Granola is completely legal and delicious. I've just made a batch and I added some dried apricots and dried apple for a little variety. I'm just waiting for it to cool down - tastes good warm too.:lol: It is on one of the Recipe Boards, posted by Deb. I will check it out and let you know which one it is on. I made pizza yesterday with SGWW flour. It is very easy to make and yummy. One batch of dough makes enough for two medium pizzas, rolled very thin. The recipe is somewhere on one of the boards also.

Quilter - I saw Tea with Mussolini at the theatre a couple of years ago. Thought it was a very good movie. See my note above to Happy about the granola. It's made with agave syrup and is perfectly legal.

Deb - I would love to meet you and if possible some of the other gals when I am in Orlando but I will have to discuss it with the kids to see what they want to do on the Saturday. It may turn out fine as we are due to arrive on the Friday and it will probably be late in the evening. So the kids maybe quite happy to just relax around the pool the first day and give me some time to myself. Perhaps you would be able to meet me at the hotel? We will only have the one vehicle so I wouldn't like to take off and leave them with no means of transportation. I will get back to you as soon as I can and let you know.

Frog - Glad to hear that you are feeling better. Hope you enjoy your new car. Sounds like everyone has had positive experiences with the Honda.

Bob - Hope you can make the road trip if it works out. Would love to meet you.

Have to get back in the kitchen and clean up the mess and start on supper. My two ds's are out with all the kids to some Monster Truck thing at the stadium and they will be heading back here for supper about 6 o'clock. I'm planning on having a pot of chili ready for them so they can eat before heading home.

Bye for now.

Marie.

Afternoon everyone! I've got a few minutes to catch up with the board today.

The scale was at 238 this morning! Hopefully I will be back into new territory soon!

About the fajitas--When superWalmart opened here, they began carrying WW tortillas and then presto Kroger bagan carrying them too. So in short order I went from not being able to find them to finding them all over the place. I guess that's the magic of competition. I was also in Winn-Dixie the other day and noticed that they were carrying SB whole grain abd french breads. I didn't get any because I've mostly gotten out of the habit of eating bread with meals and don't want to get back into it--BUT--it's nice to know its there if I ever need it!.

Anyway, the fajitas--I didn't season the meat. I just cooked the peppers and onions and then the meat. I heated the tortillas and then spread some salsa on the bottom--added the usual fillings and topped with a little dollop of sour cream. They were mighty tasty--and way cheaper than they are in Mexican restaurants.

Kim--Anytime I hit a Michales or other craft store, I buy stuff and stick it in a bin in a closet. Then on a rainy afternoon, I can usually find something to amuse myself. I even have the remenent end of some bolts of X-stitch fabric. Miss belle has discovered my stash and was paying with some glue sticks the other day!


Deb-I'll be sure to look for the Sweet cactus farms agave!

Got to go--time to head out to youth groups!

Susan
300/238/150
July 10, 2000

Good Afternoon everyone!

Well I survived my first trip to the movies since I started the diet. We went to see Lord Of the Rings. Ate a handful of my daughters popcorn. I really don't miss popcorn since I now have braces and they are a pain! I did however have a few of my husbands nachos! :s: After the movie, we went out to eat at Olive Garden. I loaded up on the salad. Ordered the Chicken Marsala and didn't touch the potatos. All in all I am proud of myself for resisting the pasta.

Deb - found the zucchini loaf recipe. Sounds great. I plan to make some in a couple of weeks to take to my quilt guild meeting.

Solshine- Yes we do a little bit of calisthenics. It depends on the instructor. We mostly do a lot of stretching. I have really enjoyed Tae Kwon Do so far. I'm sure as I get into it more it will become more of a challenge. I am also looking into Yoga classes. Don't know when I'll have time for those tho.

Thunderwoman- Congrats!! My wishes and prayers are with you for a safe pregnacy and healthy baby.

Mel- Thanks for the Mammogram bit! LOL! I actually have mine already scheduled for March during spring break. I decided to make all my Dr's appointments then so I wouldn't have to use my vacation days.

DH is watching football today, DD is babysitting and I am taking it easy, listening to music and getting some sewing and reading done. Have a great day everyone!

Tina in TX
229/219/150
started 1/1/02

Hi guys. Guess you thought I went awol. Well life has been
busy and hectic around here. We put in the new livingroom floor last week and now Im trying to straighten the room up. Everything got moved around. Then Ive had to help my mom straighten out her filing system.

Ive been lurking just to keep up with whats going on in everybody's life. My weight seems to be going in the opposite direction. I got on the scales yesterday and gained 2 lbs. Im starting to wonder if its because of the VIOXX Im taking for my hip problems. Any ideas? Ive been pretty OP and try to get enough to eat. Maybe to many starchy carbs? I try to limit to 2 a day and eat plenty of veggies and fruit and protein. Maybe to much cheese is the problem. I know I eat alot of that. I kinda gave up on Fitday. Too much hassle to enter new foods. Maybe
I should start keeping a food journal.

I have a question that I hope someone can answer. I ordered the Body for Life: 12 Weeks to Mental and Physical Strength book today, and was wondering if just doing the workouts would be okay. Ive looked around his online site and looked at some of the
training clips. Has anyone been on it long enough to see a difference in their body.

Well guess I better go for now. Everyone have a good week.

Cat- I've only been doing BFL for 3 weeks, and am not really 100% on his food plan. I try, but it's much more restrictive than SB and I get hung up on dinner, as opposed to a small meal # 5. But I've noticed some differences. I've been lifting weights for about 6 years and heavy weights for about 6 months, but I was never pushing myself to the intensities that BFL requires. So the first thing I noticed, wasI was sore! which was a big surprise, because i thought I was in such great shape (fitness wise) already. Kinda humbling. I'm already noticing more definition in my arms and shoulders and upperchest- my legs are already very lean, so I'm trying to build them. It really does take a commitment, but go for it if you can! Most people who are starting from scratch in terms of weight training say that it take 5-8 weeks to see results. If you do it, do take before pictures. I felt ridiculous doing it (you may have seen that post about 2 weeks ago), but I really want to see if there is a visible difference at the end of week 12. BTW, my free days I stay SB legal, as I do with the rest of the eating plan. Who needs to add the sugar back in?!?!?!
Good luck, if you have any more questions I can help you with, just ask.
oh- thought of something else. There is a BFL site that is VERY active: www.leanandstrong.com They can be a little snippy and holier-than-thou, but it is a very good source of information and a very committed group.

mel

OK...I'M ALL DRESSED AND READY TO GO...GOT THE KODAK....OUT THE DOOR I GO....


WHERE AM I GOING YOU ASK?????


WHY....TO THE GOLDEN GLOBES OF COURSE....

EVERYONE HAVE A WONDERFUL EVENING....


BOB

Evening All:wave:


I'm pooped, can't wait to hit the bed. Michael wants to go to a movie with Eli, but he's pooped too, and should make it another day. Lauren's ready to hit the hay (stayed up til after 4am with her friends last night). Party went just fine, family came and went without a hitch. Eli was the star and made cappucino's for everyone! Big boy is in the kitchen making din-din-baked spaghetti with lamb, feta and other goodies in it-all SB LEGAL!!!!:D

My Sister went to the art show and also bought a piece from the same guy I got my dog-can't wait to see what she got. She said he was sooo busy and had to go get more stock from his truck. He had a great show he said, his first time at this show.

QUILTER, I'm didn't see TEA WITH MUS., lots of good movies I've never seen:( Don't even have time to rent them anymore. I want to go see I AM SAM and BEAUTIFUL MIND-have you seen either one??? How was din-din at the Okay Corral?? I don't particularly like their food, not that I care for buffets anyhow (not worth it for me for the little I eat), but if we do go, it's either when we are in Vegas, or in NC, at RYAN'S. I know we'll be going there in April, it's one of the kids fav. places to go there, and Mom's too. Lauren said to say THANK YOU for the bday wishes. Took a pic of the art piece, so once the film is done, will post it for you all to see how cute it is.

MEL, shoveling snow? I'll take our 80+ weather down here, thank you!

FROG, how'd the quiche come out?? Enjoy your day off tomorrow!!! Slap SPEWER for me a couple times. I wish you could come up with a good line to put her in her place about going on a diet-wish you could tell her what you said on the board about her make-over and to save her money!!!!! LOL!!!

BOB, trust me, you won't need much money at all for the weekend trip in March. Either way, I'll probably go if we can work it out with ROSALIE and others in the area-and if you can at least get over to me, or meet me somewhere along the way, we can carpool, saves money right there! I'd say $50 max-you don't even need money for food, I'll throw you my sloppy seconds!!! You know I never finish my meals!! LOL!!

ROSALIE, all you'll have to do is tell me which hotel you are at and whatever we decide to do, I can come get you, so you can leave the car with the family if they want to go out for the day. At least one day with us would be great!!! Afterwards, I'll drop you back off at the hotel. They HAVE to say it's okay, at least for one day!!!!

FILLISE, your fajitas got my mouth watering. I keep saying one day I'll have a fajita at Ole Ole, but every time I go I can't help but order the Cobb Salad. I don't know what they'd do if I ordered something different. The minute they see me walk in the door, they know what I'm going to order;)

WAFRA, I never could go to a movie and not have popcorn, even if we had just come from dinner and I was full-had to have it. Since starting SB, haven't had a single piece and really, I don't miss it at all. If you have to have something, take some sunflower or pumpkin seeds with you, maybe a small serving of nuts-better than the popcorn and nachos-esp. the nachos!!!!!

CAT, glad to see your post. Seems that you can indeed gain when taking Vioxx. What I found said: Vioxx can cause your body to retain fluid and swell. Sorry, I can't help on the BFL question.

That's it for me tonight. I'll have the new board up and running in the morning-then have a full day out. Hope I get up early enough to get in my Monday walk/jog-have to have the kids at the Dentist by 9am-Glamour Shots for Lauren at 1:30pm and Dr. for Lauren at 4:15pm-I'll be running ragged tomorrow.

Toodles!!

Debbie
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SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

Hi once again

Fillise - Thanks for the note about the fajitas. They sound easy enough. I'll have to try them soon. How is your neck? I hope it's getting better.

Deb - Glad to hear that Lauren's birthday party went off well. I've discussed the trip with my kids and Mother can have a day off on the Saturday :) so hope we can arrange something. Would love to see you and any of the other Florida gals. The hotel we are staying at is close to the Old Town Shopping, Dining and Entertainment Complex in Kissimmee. I'm not sure if I will have a vehicle that day, it depends whether we decide to take one or two vehicles with us but I'm hoping we can manage with the one. It would be better for driving so we can take turns (well, the kids will take turns and Mother will just sit back and relax. :lol:.) I will definitely have to do some shopping and see if I can get some agave syrup unless I can get some from the Canadian site. I haven't heard from them yet with the shipping rates. I may give them a call in the morning. If the shipping isn't too high it would be a good buy as it is only $C5.99 for a 16 oz bottle (I won't confuse everyone with metric this time.) I wrote this a while ago and forgot to post it. Was busy doing some other stuff. Thanks for the offer to pick me up. Sounds great. I will e-mail you my exact Orlando address later. We will be on West Irlo Memorial Highway, Kissimmee.

Mel - Luckily we haven't had much snow to shovel this winter yet. Hope it stays that way. Just take care of those sore muscles.

Nite.

Marie.

CAT - my mother was on vioxx for her knees. She's had one replaced, but the surgery really seemed to trigger her Alzheimers, so we can't put her through another replacement. She retained water really bad and the doctor took her off. It was a real problem because she is also incontinent of bladder. I think she was only on the vioxx for several months and she was just so puffy that they took her back to the doctor and he took her off.

Karen

Well, all I have to say is I was not impressed with the Okay Corral, as DEB calls it. First of all, there were too many people in there and it was pure chaos. I don't really appreciate buffets, because I don't like to eat until I'm ready to burst. Belly aches are not worth a little extra food. I did pretty well with the food. The good thing is with all those choices, you are bound to find some legal stuff. They had wonderful cooked chicken that fell off the bone. Also yummy spinach and summer squash. This may sound prudish but one reason I don't like buffets is that I don't think they are all that sanitary. I worry about whether or not the person in front of me has properly washed his/her hands. Doesn't that sound dumb??? But it's true. Anyway, I am glad we went. His uncle had a great time.

Hey, does anybody watch Trading Spaces on TLC? I love that show. It inspires me to be creative, but today's noon episode was so odd. The one woman hated the re-do to their living room so much that she had to walk out of the room and then you could hear her sobbing off camera. Oh man, it was pretty intense. If you don't every watch the show, I know you won't understand what I'm talking about. But I just wanted to see if there were any other TS fans out there and what their reaction was to this episode.

Guys, I have to go. Trying desperately to finish the laundry and I want to read for more than 5 minutes before falling asleep. I'll to "the personals" tomorrow. Hey, let's hear three cheers for all of us who made this thread go so long this week. We are truly awesome communicators. Hooray, HOOray, HOOOOOORAYYYYYYY!!!

Take care.
Kim

Quilter - I like that show also. Saw the one this afternoon. I have never seen someone hate the remodel as much as she did. I get a laugh out of it sometimes. Where do they come up with some of their outlandish ideas? I could never trust any of my neighbors to do anything over here.

Thanks for the input on VIOXX, I will have to check it out

Meleris - I dont plan on doing the food plan just the exercise routines. Hopefully the book will arrive in a few days then I can get started. I have a wedding to attend in May and would to be something slim and trim.

well gals Im kinda sleepy, didnt sleep well last night and got up early so Im off to LALA land.

It's Monday morning, time for the NEW WEEKLY BOARD TO BEGIN!!!! Just click on the link below to get to the new board:


http://64.119.161.199/forum/showthread.php?postid=150580&t=3823#post150580

See you all there!!!!