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Debelli
04-08-2002, 06:06 AM
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, I think it's another good one!!!
Right now you can take one step, one clear and unambiguous step, toward whatever it is that you most desire. Situations and circumstances may seem to work against you, yet nothing can stop you from taking at least one positive step forward.
When tomorrow dawns, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that you're already well underway. Then take another step, and suddenly you've created a powerful momentum.
You can get anywhere you wish to go by moving toward it every opportunity you get. One step after another will surely get you there. Yes, it would be nice to make big leaps, and perhaps you'll have the opportunity to do so along the way. In the meantime, though, keep taking one step after another.
Even on days when the going gets rough, there's a way to move forward at least one step. Keep in mind that you've taken those steps before and you can surely do it again.
Put time on your side, and put momentum on your side. Take one step forward every chance you get, and you'll end up getting wherever you want to go.
-- Ralph Marston
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Have a wonderful day, a fabulous week!!!!!
Debbie
194/1??/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01
Tranquil
04-08-2002, 07:56 AM
Love that quote!!!
Well I got on the scale a little early - I have an obsession with the scale - it was calling to me!!! Well the first week has passed and I lost 1.5 lbs! I just think of it as a 1.5 lb block of butter, and it really makes me smile!!!! Last night was so beautiful here in North Florida, that I took a good brisk long walk with my hound. My house is spotless and I have too much energy! Now everyone will have to watch out for me at work :dizzy: I might clean their acts up too :)
Thanks to this board, just reading all your posts has helped me - it keeps me thinking that I can do it, I can do it!!!
Sabrina
Mel
04-08-2002, 08:14 AM
After a weekend where I undid everything I had accomplished the whole previous week, that was a great motivational quote. How in the world can 1 1/2 days = a 3lb gain??? I even did cardio and ran on Saturday morning before starting my slide. Oh well, this is a new week, and I resolve to not let the weekends get out of hand again!
Deb- Welcome back!!!! of course we missed you and need you. If you doubt it, read the posts from last Friday on. There's a great big wagon circling the continent! Hope you had fun, from the reports by FROG and Monet, you did.
Sef- You missed your true calling in life. A fire and brimstone preacher, with naughty jokes thrown in :). Enjoyed your sermon.
Frog- If I were you, I would take a "rest week", but try to eat clean with maybe a few treat meals. I came back really rested for C2, only lost a little bit in the lifting capabilities, actually felt leaner (I did run a few times which I'd missed) and really couldn't wait to start C2. I had a great first week, though you wouldn't know it by my behavior this week-end! I really think you need the break from the routine and regimentation. Just don't make it one long free day- I kept SB legal the whole time as well. Just MHO.
time to go to the bus stop and walk the dog-
mel
gracious
04-08-2002, 08:57 AM
Whew…I finally got through all the posts since Friday. You girls have been busy. Sickness, confession, humour, weigh-in reports, home decorating….what a variety!
I feel like death warmed over. I will join the ranks of the sickies. I have what I think is the flu, but no sore throat or fever. I am very dizzy, all my muscles ache and I have had a headache since Friday. On Saturday night, I got up from my fitful sleep to go to the washroom and I collapsed in the hallway. It was very bizarre because my legs just turned to rubber and down I went. Hubby ran to me and had to help me back to bed. Everything went black and was spinning. Not fun. Hopefully this will last only another day or so.
Eating over the weekend with all this company and our eating at someone’s house one night and a potluck at the church last night made it hard on me. The dinner at the others house was sooooo not SB. It was beef stew with loads of potatoes, some carrots, tomato sauce and the tiniest bit of meat. Homemade fresh white rolls, NO salad!!, homemade pickles with sugar and cherry cheesecake for dessert. I basically ate the tiniest spoon of stew, one roll and one pickle. I felt terrible, but knew I had to eat something and not be rude. No dessert of course. Oh well….Potluck at church I chose to eat some illegal type things because basically it was all illegal too. There is usually something there for me but not this time, and with the way I was feeling, I just ate some and will see what happens on WIW. By the looks of the confessions, I was in good company this weekend! I was weighing in at 164.5 on Sunday so that is good!
I can’t comment on everyone’s posts because I feel wretched…gonna go upstairs where it is warmer.
Kimmythekid
04-08-2002, 09:23 AM
WOW!!! It is so beautiful here in Cinci today! After the shock of snow on Thursday, the weekend ended up really nice. Well, at least the weather is warm, I should add it is cloudy...but warm!
Sorry to hear of everyone being sick! I hope that all of you get to feeling better soon!
I have a big AMEN to SEF ( I think). We have all sinned and fall short of the SB King.
Gracious....
I hope you are feeling better! Maybe it would not be a bad idea to see a doctor. Blacking out is not a good thing. Ususally being sick does not cause that, so please becareful!!!!! Your dinner at church sounded good! Do you have them every week? We have them once a month. We also have a big, and I mean BIG, breakfast every Sunday before and after the service. We have a chef in our "family" and he does such an awesome job!!! Since there are several of us at our church that are doing SB, he caters to us.
This Wed., we have our family dinner at churcha dn the chef...Mr. Steve, my kids call him, is making fried fish w/ SGWW flour!!!! I can't wait!
Frog...thank you. I like my fireplace too! Good luck w/ the SL@H!! Like I had said before, I think it is awesome. They have a new cat. coming out??? That will be interesting. I really like their stuff!
Merlis...
You know how are bodies are. There is now way you really gined all that weight. Our bodies like to go up and down...so don't worry about it! You are right...today is a new day, a new week....so don't worry! The worst part is when you cheat and it didn't even taste good!
I have a busy few days coming up.....have a nice one ladies...and gent!
In Him,
Kimmy
Ellen
04-08-2002, 09:43 AM
It is not going to be easy trying to be motivational today. I made a big mistake and stepped on the scale. Remember the four pounds I was so excited about losing? Well, two of them are back! I have NO idea why! I did not go off program. I may have had an extra starchy carb yesterday, but that is all. I drank water, etc. I feel rather frustrated. This weight thing has been a nightmare for the past 15 years of my life, and especially the past four, as I stuck to low carb, and now SB, not cheating, and not losing either! I feel like I am so pumped up with drugs...Glucophage for insulin resistance, Armour for thyroid, Accupril for BP, phentermine for weight loss, diazide for water... and still no steady results! At this rate, I may be at my goal weight by 2020! If I live that long!
So what can I say motivational after that? Look, if I can stick on a program for four years with NO results, ( I have to admit, I did not gain, and that was an improvement with my thyroid problems!) then you all who can lose can stick to it too! The one thing I have found through the years is that the longer I do this, the easier it gets! It used to be really hard for me to stick to a diet. As a teen, I was happy if I lasted a week! Now I am old, and you know, I don't miss that stuff I can't have much.
They say it takes 30 days for something to become a habit. What is 30 days, but one month? a small price to pay for a life long habit of healthy eating. I would like to challenge everyone to try and make SB a habit starting today. Just give it 30 days, without cheating and see what happens!
GRACIOUS: Hope you get to feeling better soon. Thank God your hubby heard you fall in the middle of the night! Mine would have slept through it, and stumbled over me when he got up in the morning, and asked me why I was sleeping on the floor! (he just is not 'with it' in the middle of the night!)
MEL: Hey, I am with you! I guess the gain must be water! What else can it be? Hang in there! I bet it goes away in a day or two! Maybe we can blame it on the weather??
TRANQUIL: Look, Jacksonville is not that far from Atlanta. If your house is spotless, and you have too much energy, why not jog up here and clean mine? Lots to do here with extra energy! Do you like to paint? ;)
GOTTA: It does get harder each time you fall to get back on the wagon. But you got to! What you need is something that will help you remember how bad the sugar and high glycemic stuff is for you. Maybe reread the SB book, or do some research on the web and find some articles on the dangers of too much sugar. If nothing else, remind yourself that you are helping to keep your body healthy, and prevent diseases such as type 2 diabetes. Also, you will FEEL better if you get on program and stay there. It does get easier! I can't remember how long it took me, but as I mentioned above, the longer I do this, the easier it becomes. My daughter brought me a piece of Easter candy the other day...my favorite malted milk egg, and I refused it! She was shocked. So was I! But I just did not want it! Get yourself some legal treats to help weather the storm. Someone mentioned somewhere that you need to just stay legal and not worry about the amounts to begin with. That helped me a lot. I might eat a whole box of triscuits, but at least they were on the program. Eventually, my appetite calmed down with the loss of the cravings and now a handful of triscuits suffices.
DEB: Its great to have you back! I think you were sorely missed. By Friday everyone seemed to be getting naughty, and it reminded me of Farmer Boy, Laura Ingalls Wilder's book about Almonzo's childhood. The parents went off for a week to visit relatives and left the kids at home alone, with the oldest boy in charge. They ate all the sugar, used up most of the precious ice making ice cream, along with a lot of other mischief. Seems that was happening here! Great motivational quote! Thanks!
Well, I better get on the treadmill. Hope everyone has a good day!
AdronsGirl
04-08-2002, 09:55 AM
Good to finally have time to get back online - I'm starting to see that I am here the beginning of the week, but by Wednesday or Thursday I have a million things to do, and only get a chance to lurk......
Didn't make it to water aerobics today - have a doctor's appointment that I had forgotton about <<<sigh>>> Definitely tomorrow. Well, I guess it was in the air, but I caught whatever bug you ladies had going around - I had dinner at my mom's house last night and they had El Cheapo chicken nuggets, shoestring potatoes, green beans, and ice cream. I had about 4 nuggets, maybe 1/4 c. of the potatoes, quite a bit of the beans, and sadly, and ice cream cone. The 2 1/2 hour drive home was miserable after eating all of that junk! But, I also was able to clean out all of my cabinets and get rid of the illegal junk I had, so my mom has all of that now. Amazing how much more room I have now!!!
Adron is out of town today and tomorrow, and since it's a company thing (should I believe that ;) ), I know he's going to have a hard time staying legal. Knowing him, he'll be pretty close though! We were discussing that at lunch yesterday - how he could stay legal while eating out. He said they usually go to a steakhouse on these trips, and he didn't know what to eat instead of the potatoes (he hates sweet potatoes). When I suggested soup, he got so tickled! I doubt if he would eat the steamed veggies, so I'm hoping that he'll find something that suits him....
BTW - SL@H is a wonderful thing! I had a friend that did that in addition to her other two jobs, and she loved it. The products are beautiful!
Debelli
04-08-2002, 10:17 AM
Good Monday Morning Everyone!!!!
Yes, I have returned!!! Another vacation is behind me and thankfully so. Glad to be back safe and sound, though I can't say I'm liking being back to the heat and humidity-and rain!
Well, first things first, or should I say, most important things first is to talk about my visit with FROG! How I so wish we could of spent more time together and more alone time together, but I am so thankful for the time we did get to spend. FROG is such a good sport, my kids and nephew had a blast with her, "dressing" her up in their wigs and having her imitate LITTLE RICHARD, ELLIE MAY CLAMPETT and gawd knows the others. I took pictures, couldn't let this opportunity go by without getting some serious blackmail shots! :devil: We also were able to get in a couple games of scrabble, which I love but hadn't played in years. FROG played a card game with the kids-I sat out and thankfully so-my butt just hurt watching them still playing after 3 hours. The evening FROG came in we met in town and while my Mother took the kids back to the mountain house (as we call it), FROG and I went to OUTBACK where she treated me for dinner-it really was the first real decent meal I had since we had arrived. Friday FROG and I went for a walk/run, where she thought I would be leaving her in the dust-NOT! I told her I don't do hills, only jogging down them, not up. She definitely left me in the dust and easily so. I couldn't even get my engine in gear that day for some reason and shortened the session not only due to that, but timing-we had gotten a late start. Let me tell you all, that FROG has definitely changed since I saw her in January! I could immediately see how she has thinned out and not only that, how she's gained some nice sleek muscles, esp. in her arms. AND, she totally impressed me by running up this steep hill in front of my Aunt's place that I have to walk up, and when I do, I look like one of those distance skiers who have to lean forward-she made it look so effortless the way she jogged up that "peak" she had me in awe. Saturday morning we had to head out early so we could get to GA to let the kids go to SIX FLAGS. I felt bad we had to all be up and out so early and didn't like that I had no time to just sit with FROG before we had to all scoot out the door. I have to say, it was the coldest morning that we had while we were there and as FROG drove away I noticed ICE/FROST on her car! I was sorry to see her go and REALLY enjoyed our visit, despite it being way to short for me.
FROG, THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN for coming all that way for such a short visit, it really made my vacation memorable and I know it did for the kids as well. Thank you so much for the foot goodies, that was so sweet of you to bring that for me and you can be well assured I will put it to good use, along with having ELI make good use of it on me:s: Also, thank you for bringing my MOM the linen water, I just can't get over how you'd not only bring her something, but something so appropriate that she thoroughly would enjoy-you have no idea how she loves that stuff and how many bottles she has-she uses them all. I also can't thank you enough for treating me to dinner-it was yummy and the best meal I had all week. I can't wait til you and BILL have the chance to come up there one day when ELI & I get up there to spend some quality adult time together! THANK YOU AGAIN!!!!!!!:love: Oh yes, MOM said to tell you "hello" and that she's sorry she sent you off without your morning coffee on Saturday.
I called MONET on Friday to let her know we decided to take the kids to SIX FLAGS and she so nicely agreed to meet my MOM and I at HARRY'S. She was easy to spot since she so nicely told me what she was going to wear. Once again, it was like seeing an old friend after being away for a while. You can easily tell that she is definitely the artistic type. She has an artistic looking flair about her, so I think. And, I would so, if anyone has the chance to meet her, try to do so around meal time-she sounds like she's a fabulous cook! Where FROG leaves me in the dust with jogging, I can see MONET could easily leave me in the dust not only in the kitchen, but at the grocery store!:eek: I would love to try some of her delectable sounding creations as well as her artistic ceramic creations-but until then, hope to see some pictures!!!! She was so sweet to take MOM and I to a ME grocer where I purchased a few goodies for ELI before heading back to HARRY'S. For those of you who don't know HARRY'S, it USE to be a great place, unusual farmer's market among having tons of other unusual items. I wasn't impressed and in fact, was quite disheartened during our visit to see it had really changed a lot and didn't have the draw it did in the past, not to mention many of the goodies it use to have as well. I did manage to finda 60% chocolate that I hadn't heard of before and a salad dressing too. Of course, I did take a few pictures before MONET headed off and will post those when I get them developed. The pic she posted of us does neither of us justice!!!! You cannot see the beautiful face she has and I have to tell you all, her hair is beautiful! Yes, she has gray hair at her young age, but it's beautiful. She reminded me of an old friend/customer JODY that also had gorgeous gray hair at a young age-hopefully, my pics will do us some justice.;)
MONET Once again, THANK YOU! I really enjoyed our visit, if even for just a little while. I hope next time I run through HOTLANTA that I will be able to spend a bit more time with you and maybe throw myself at your mercy to try some of that delicious sounding food you make. Thanks for the heads up on that rice, I'm looking forward to trying it soon. That dressing I bought, I opened it last night, just to see what it was like-delicious! I would recommend it, even though it's a lot more expensive than anything I've ever bought, I do think it's worth it-now if the price of lettuce would just come down!!! Thanks again for driving my MOM and I to the ME store-I'll have to come up with some ideas for you and that couscous, though I'm sure you have lots better ideas of your own. Next time, I promise, I will bring you some STARBUCKS COFFEE!!!!
So, here I am, home and hopefully back to normal. I started my day with trying to get back into my usual routine so I got myself out there and did my 4.5 miles in 46:15. Got home right before it started to rain, though I did have a few sprinkles in the middle of my walk/jog.
Here's my run-down of my vacation:
I loved my parents place! My parents bought this 2b/2b trailer up in the mountains, sight unseen. There are 14 or 16 (can't remember which) homes up this section in this development and there are only 3 trailers up there, which they no longer allow anyone to put up there and these 3 were "grandfathered" in. My Aunt built a modular home at th top of that hill the FROG ran up to and then the next place is my Grandparents trailer, the next it my paren'ts and the last one is my Grandparents other place, which they stick my Aunt in when she comes to visit. My parents place is by far the nicest and biggest of the lot-I really enjoyed it and look forward to being able to spend more time up there in the future.
WEATHER: The weather was gorgeous! We had one day of some rain, but after that it was just beautiful and we couldn't ask for any better weather. It was cold, that I have to admit, esp. the last day when we saw the ice/frost-it was in the low 30's!:eek: The wind chill made it even colder. I'd much rather have the cold than the heat we came home to last night.
EXERCISE: I was able to get in 4 days of walking/jogging. Not being use to the hills up there I jogged down and walked up those darn hills. Sunday, Monday and Wednesday I was able to do 4.8 miles and then petered out when FROG & I went on Friday and figured we got in maybe 2.5 miles. I had a dog experience on Wed where this big black dog came for me and I had to pull out my mace. The owner was in her car coming down the yard and took her sweet time to come get the mangey animal. I said to her, "can't you get your dog any faster??" and three times she said "what?" Heck, I thought I was back in Miami and the woman didn't understand me-no, she was just pissed that she had to get out of her car and come get her flea bitten dog who was bearing his teeth not even 4 feet from me! She tells me "he won't hurt you!" and I said, "like I'm suppose to know that!!!!" Some people have a lot of nerve-she's the only folk up there that I can say was nasty, everyone else was wonderful-they all wave at you even though they don't have a clue who the heck you are!!!!! FROG & I had a dog encounter on Friday but it was a friendly one-eyed dog taht posed no threat, but we didn't know it when she came charging down to us.
EATING/FOOD: Well, I had all good intentions of being 100 legal during this trip, taking up with some of my foods, shake mix, my scale, journal, etc. The trip up there, I was fine but I made a BIG mistake and bought a organic brownie mix that I made for the kids and thus ended up eating almost the entire pan. I don't know what happened to me. TWO YEARS of being OP, going on vacations and never going off plan, parties, events, etc. etc-nothing phasing me and my way of eating and a flippin pan of brownies throws me off the deep end! Yes, you heard right-the wagon came and got me and threw me off one of those mountains up there! Landed right on top of me too. I've always told you all that the reason I don't cheat is because I know myself and once I start, there's no stopping me-well, I don't lie and I stayed true to form and I just kept going and going and going, like the evil Energizer Bunny-there was no stopping me. I ate more chocolate in this past week than I have in the past 2 years! Then I got into some SF ICE CREAM, something I would NEVER even think of eating here at home-well, I had SF ice cream twice in one day and two other times, not to mention the 1/2 gallon of Breyers we had in the fridge at home. Oh geez, don't let me forget the SF butter pecan ice cream at Ryans, gawd forbid!!! Oh yes, and the CRUSTLESS CHEESECAKE I made with FROG in mind, who only had a little sliver while I had most of the cake!!!! I was like a monster-I didn't even know myself. I ate some things on this trip that I didn't even really like-you'd think if I was going to eat something I'd really indulge in some things that I could not get here at home, things that would be really great-but no, I ate stuff I wouldn't even consider worthwhile. AND, to top it all off, I felt awful, sickly. I can't believe that wouldn't even stop me from eating like a lunatic-nope, I just kept going and it went from bad to worse. Come Saturday, the day we were leaving, I told myself I'd try to be good-didn't happen, said the same on Sunday-wanted to hit Italiani's for lunch in Orlando, they chose GOLDEN CORRAL instead, wasn't totally bad there, but did manage to have more chocolate and found a FROZEN CUSTARD joint while in Ocala that I just had to try. I had bought peanuts for ELI while at Harry's, ate the entire bag in the car, chocolates, anything I could get my hands on. When we got home I ate a bunch of chocolate I had opened as well. I had lost all control!!!! Of course, not drinking hardly any water during this entire vacation didn't help either-have no idea what happened there. Besides a bit of water here and there at restaurants, I didn't even drink a whole 1.5 liter bottle of water the entire time I was gone-bad Debbie!
FEELING: This sort of continues the above. I knew even before I made those brownies, in the store when I had them in my hands that I was going to eat them, something deep inside made me feel that and it still didn't stop me from buying them. I do thank G-D that when I thought about going back to buy a few more boxes to bring home that I had some common sense to say no because I knew if I did so, that I'd not only make them, but eat them once again. I didn't think that it did THAT much damage, but after I kept going and going with my bad eating I started to feel bad-not only bad that I had lost all control, knowing the fact that 2 years of being OP seemed to have taken a back seat, but also feeling sick, lethargic and worst yet, lying in bed at night and feeling my skin crawling and stretching. I knew the pounds where coming on my body and I could actually feel the tingling in my skin. You'd think that right there would stop me from continuing on, but it didn't. It seemed what I had read from so many articles and had read in many posts of the past that once you let that sugar back into your system it's so hard to stop and that seemed to be what was happening to me. Yesterday, as well as Saturday, being in the car most of the time, driving, I could feel my pants being tighter than they'd ever felt before. When we stopped for the night on Saturday and I took off my clothes, I could see how evident that was from the elastic red streaks on my stomach from my clothes-not a pretty sight, nor did it feel good either. I'm sure not drinking water didn't help me any either-totally dehydrated and my lips being chapped big time sure confirms this.
TODAY!: Last night when I went to sleep I said enough was enough-the past is over, I'm home and back into my own surroundings with everything easily at hand-there are no more excuses. I can't conitnue on another day and screw up or I can get right back in the saddle and try to undo the damage I've done. I woke up with a sense of renewal and started the day with doing my 4.5 miles. I've already had 1/2 of a 1.5liter bottle of water and I've had LAUREN hide all my SB LEGAL CHOCOLATE. I am re-committing myself as of today, this morning, this moment to be back on track 100% and not to let myself go like this ever again. I am not proud of what I did, quite the opposite, and I have to take the appropriate course of action before things really spiral out of control any more which can easily undue all the hard work I've done for the past two years. I think my commitment to this WOE is stronger than this temporary insanity I had this past week and I know that I can get back to the way things were and should be.
SCALE: Believe it or not, there was the exact scale that I have at the mountain house, but not once did I get on it. Maybe it would of been good if I had, maybe seeing the scale going up would of jolted some reality back into my head, but I stayed far away from it, even though the kids told me it weighed them 20lbs less!!! BUT, last night when I came home, I was determined not to get on the scale until at least WIW to see the damages that had occured-I knew it wasn't going to be a pretty site. This morning when I woke up I had a internal fighting match with my conscience about stepping/not stepping on the scale. If I got on it, at least I would see the damage all this had done to me and maybe that would help me get back OP easier, and then on the other hand I thought if I could just get to WIW maybe I would be able to do a bit of the damage before seeing what damage was left. I have to say, I stepped on the scale and even though there's a definite gain, it's not as bad as I thought. I figured I'd be up close to 130, but I was 123. NOW, I'd like to kick myself from here to NC! Just to think that if I had stayed OP I'd probably had lost, or stayed the same, but after what I ate yesterday, I wish to God that I'd of not eaten all that stuff because that may just be the icing on the cake to make the scale go up. Anyhow, there's no use crying over spilled milk-it's over and done with, I gained some weight and it may take me some time to get my body back in gear, detox and lose those pounds-but I'm back, back at home, back on the board and BACK ON TRACK!!!!!!!!!!! I've read one of our old MM posts that I have up on the fridge from not too long ago called MAKING CHOICES and it's definitely something I'll be reading over and over again today and the next few days to follow.
So, how is everyone???? I really did miss you all. Has anyone been MIA/AWOL since I've been gone? Do I have to send a APB out for anyone?? Any NEWBIES?? If so, WELCOME!!!!!!:D I'm not going to even attempt to read the board from last week, so it there's anything really important, could someone please give me a heads-up???
I'm starting this week anew, so I better get my responses on the board before I have to write a book!!!!
TRANQUIL, WELCOME TO THE BOARD!!!! Another Floridian!!!! We passed through JAX on the way up. Sounds like you are doing well your first week of SB, CONGRATS on your 1.5lb loss. House, spotless, too much energy-care to come to Miami for a visit and clean mine-it was bad enough to start with but now with having to clean out the car with all our stuff it's a lot worse-could definitely use the help-need a vacation, of sorts??? I'm sure you've already found how wonderful the gals are on the board-don't hesitate to ask for any help-we're all happy to throw in our 2 cents. Hope you'll try to attend one of our next SB GET TOGETHERS!!!
MEL, as you've read above, I too have had a gain-so you are in good company. Haven't had time to respond to e-mails, but I know you sent me one. Did you e-mail me your snail mail addy so I can send you a check? Is your SIL holding those coffee beans for me?? Will get up there probably next week, but will give her due notice.
GRACIOUS, sorry to hear you aren't feeling well. If your ears were burning for just a little while on top of all the other stuff you were feeling that was because MONET & I were chatting about you for a bit:D
KIMMY, loved the pics!!!!!!!!! Always great to put a name and a face together, not to mention the great body transformation!!! Fireplace? Those are almost non-existent down this way-would love one, love how they look, but would look pretty darned stupid in Miami!!!
MONET, I wouldn't worry about those 2 pounds coming back on-you know you are eating right and they are more likely just mystery pounds, not fat pounds like I gained. After we left you on Sat we went to KOHLS, found 3 tops-liked the store. We never made it to BREWSTERS couldn't find it. Sorta drove around aimlesly until we went to get the kids-MOM didn't know what to do, I sure didn't know where to go-not so bad though driving around, but would of difinitely been better if we found BREWSTERS-next time!! THANKS AGAIN!!!
ADRON, eating OP is actually easy when you are on a trip if you prepare right-I've done it so many times in the past-this time I had good intentions, but bad ones outdid the good for some reason.
ROSALIE, THANK YOU AGAIN!!! Thanks for getting last weeks board up and running for me, you made going away easier knowing I didn't have to worry about the board being started!!!!
THANKS TO YOU ALL for keeping the board hoping this past week!!!! If I get any free time, I will try to glance at the goings on of last week.
Okay gals, it's almost 10:30am here and I am going to mosey along and try to get some things accomplished before the day is gone.
I'll check in later!!!
{{{HUGS}}}
Debbie
194/123/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01
Beth2374
04-08-2002, 10:44 AM
Good Monday Morning everyone :)
I'm about to run to the vet... took the kitten on Friday, and his worm check was negative, and Saturday 2 hours after they closed, I found uhm... evidence... to the contrary. Tapeworms for my 11 week old kitten :( So I gotta go get him some meds... Heck, why not... everyone else in the house is on medicine, why should he be any different!!LOL!!!
Found out yesterday my dad has a BAD case of the shingles. He's in a LOT of pain from it. They thought he had a heart attack, because of the pain and numbness he's had from it, but then the welts came up and they diagnosed him with shingles!!
Kids are feeling a little better, still coughing a lot, but it seems to be becoming more productive, and less choking. Once they cough it up, they can stop for a while, it doesn't just keep going. I guess I'll have results today or tomorrow from the 'official' test.
I'm still wondering about these Pretzels... I thought someone said sourdough was legal? These are Snyders Garlic Bread flavored Nibblers... it's Unbleached wheat flour, water, soybean oil, soy flour, salt, garlic, yeast, dairy flabors, spices, parsley, soda. So... are they ok? It says Sourdough Pretzel.
I can't wait till Thursday to go pick up my fresh baked Sourdough Whole Grain Whole Wheat bread from Alabama Bread Company!!! I'm gonna plan a meal like a roast or something that would be extra good with a slice of fresh bread with a little butter on it... YUMMMMMMY!
Hope everyone had a good weekend. I stayed OP, but was AWFUL about drinking water... I drank waaaay too much Fresca. Today I vow to kill at least 1/2 gallon of water! I should drink the whole thing, but I'm trying to set a reasonable goal for myself... and I know I can drink half the gallon. I bought distilled water, my mom said to buy it in gallon jugs and it tastes better. So I got 3 gallons and they HAVE to be gone by the weekend..!!!! I'm making myself drink them all... that's not counting the bottled water I take to the ballpark, in the car, etc. I'm not allowing myself more than 1-2 fresca/other SF/CF drink per day. One with lunch, one with dinner maybe. Other than that.. it's H2O!!
Have a great Monday everyone!
fran_mansfield
04-08-2002, 10:45 AM
Hello, hello.
I'm really excited that Quivondra has introduced me to this support group - I'm going to need it! Thanks Quivondra!
The weekend started off perfectly - great workout on Friday. Then Quivondra and I walked a few miles saturday morning. My day was excellent on Saturday - ate great all day. Then, sadly, I stayed up far too late on Saturday night - and blew my day on Sunday.
I had purchased cookies for a rehearsal I was having with some musicians at my house - and I ended up eating quite a few of the leftovers. It's very difficult to motivate - to actually cook something healthful when you're that tired. Anyone have any suggestions...? I suppose making things in advance that are easy to prepare is the best option.
At least I'm back on track today!
Thanks for the support - and I'm really excited about being on here. I have a good 50 lbs to lose....and as I've lost about 3-5 lbs so far, I'm well on my way!
_Fran
sef
04-08-2002, 10:48 AM
HiedieHo MELF!!!!!
Just realized in all my efforts to be serio/funny I never answered you.
May 18 sounds good to me!!!
Take care Shirley
Quivondra
04-08-2002, 11:15 AM
Had a wonderful weekend, albeit a cold one. Friday night Fran and I worked out and I forced her into taking a Pilates class. Quite a workout! Saturday Fran and I walked all over Brooklyn, including the promenade where saw the skyline of Manhattan...pretty striking I tell you. After that, my boyfriend and I walked every where and went from fruit market to fruit market. Our fridge is stocked with fruit and veggies now so I won't be tempted to cheat. I cheated this weekend, there is no question of that :nono: ...but I'm still with it and I'm exercising as much as I can :strong:. It's really true what they say about making an attempt to walk to destinations. Obviously that's much easier for me than some of you. I live in a city so I never have the need to drive...time constraint is my only problem. I guess that means I just need to walk faster :lol:
We all have a whole new week to burn burn burn! Let's do it!
Fran- Welcome and thanks for your support!
Deb- Glad you had such a good time. We really did miss you. Rosalie was amazing keeping up the board though :)
Sorry so many of you are sick ...hope you all get better asap.
Tranquil
04-08-2002, 12:27 PM
Hello Again!
Monet: I will be right on over and after I help you clean and paint, we can hike up Stone Mountain? ;) hehehe - rather be doing that today than being in the office!!!! Spring Fever...... and from what I read from Deb's report, you can teach me how to cook some of my favorite ME food!!!
Deb: Thanks for the welcome and the congrats - ooooh Miami, what fun!!! I could really get in a lot of trouble around the Cuban Cafes!!! My mouth just waters thinking of fried plantains, black beans, and that delicious beaten steak sauteed with lime juice, garlic and chopped onions...mmmmmmm, I can dream on!!! I would love to attend a get together, do you have them often and in any special designated place?
QUIVONDRA AND FRAN: oooooh you both are sooooo lucky!!! That is the one thing I miss about living in the NYC area, great walking places - I never drove anywhere when I lived up North...I was also very healthy and thin too :( Well, you guys sound like you got it going - nice having a buddy to walk with and be on the same WOE!
Oh back to boring work - and it is so nice out. For lunch I am meeting my friend at the Health Food store, supposedly they have remodelled and now have a little cafe! I am crossing my fingers on this one - will help on deciding where I can eat lunch when I forget to pack one.....
Sabrina
Trishaloo
04-08-2002, 12:36 PM
Happy Monday everyone. We had big thunderstorms last night, but the sun is shining today. The wildflowers are unbelievable.
Jack-K - The antique prices in Round Top are pretty good. They open it up to dealers on Tuesday, I think, then to everyone else on Wednesday or Thursday. I ended up not getting to go. The weather was gross on Saturday and I would have been going by myself. Oh, well, just have to save my money for October.
Beth - Bless your heart. Yes it will all end, just keep the faith.
Chris - Glad to hear your son is doing better. Have fun with your daughter at the concert. I actually kind of like their music, but from what I understand at the concerts, you can hardly hear them over the girls screaming.
Sef - I loved your jokes. All of the guys in our office are hunters so I can't wait to forward the first one to them! Hey, when you make your meatballs, do you fry them off in the skillet first or bake them. I've tried both ways (only made meatballs twice) and doing them in the oven first was a lot easier, but they sure dried out. Maybe I baked them too long. Any tips? I've been getting my agave at the same place you got yours. They are in Pflugerville now by the way. I was so excited to find them. If you're ever in my neck of the woods, let me know.
Pooch - I love Trading Spaces also. Did you see the one with the moss on the wall? The other day, they painted a stripe on this woman's hardwood floor. I thought she was going to have a stroke. Can't really blame her. I got a kick out of your 8 y/o wanting to snuggle. My 10 y/o still likes to snuggle (on his terms, though).
Kimmy - Yikes, snow?
Tranquil - My youngest son was 3 when he was potty trained also. It was absolutely a control issue with him. My pediatrician just kept reminding me that he didn't know any kids that started kindergarten that were still in diapers, LOL.
Monet - Sounds like you had a great time with Deb.
Fillise - I like what Toni said. None of us are perfect, you included.
Fruit - You're right about the one guy on Trading Spaces. He has way to high an opinion of himself.
Gotta - This is the first WOE that I've really stuck to that didn't involve supplements or diet pills. I cannot tell you how much better I feel. Even though I still have a LOT to lose, I feel good about every day that I stick with it. You can see that we all fall off the wagon, but it really is worth it to stick it out. If thinking about 1 day at a time is too overwhelming, think about it one meal at a time. Remember, we're all going through the same thing. That's what makes this board so great.
Gracious - Hope you're feeling better soon.
Deb - Welcome back. Sounds like you had a wonderful trip.
Fran - Welcome aboard.
Whew, I'm sure I missed something or someone, sorry. Gotta run now. I'm taking off this afternoon as I have about a jillion appts. Have a great day everyone!
Fillise
04-08-2002, 01:08 PM
. . . that Deb hasn't read the board from last week.
Sweetie, you just hop on up into the wagon. It's a little full right now, but the more the merrier!
I mean was it a full moon last week? Did the stars line up into the house of sugar?
Where's the preacher-woman? I think we got another sinner in the house.
Deb, unfortunately you are not alone. Thank you for opening up to us and being honest with us and with yourself. You are doing the right think to get back OP as quickly as possible. You will be fine because what you have learned in the last two years is now a habit. Now that you are at home, you will return to your normal WOE. You are not going to start back up the scale again, because that's not who you are anymore. You are back among friends. We don't need you to be perfect, we just need you to be you.
Everyone--have a great day. I'm working on a motivational tibit I'll try to post later in the day.
Susan
300/236/150 (TOM water retention--oh how I HATE it!)
Debelli
04-08-2002, 01:14 PM
QUICKY-getting ready to hit the grocery store. Gotta say so far, so good today!!!!
BETH, sorry to hear about the new kitty now having to be on meds-guess one more in the family won't matter at this point. FROG did fill me in on what's been happening with not only you, but the rest of the family. I was sorry to hear things weren't going so well. Sorry to hear about your Dad as well, mine is also having trouble I found out this week, but not shingles, blood clots in the leg, problem he had last summer and ended up in the hospital for weeks-gotta say a prayer for them both! The pretzels sound okay, but do try to find the SNYDERS ORGANIC OAT BRAN pretzel sticks if you can-they are def. okay and def. delicious. If you have a FRESH FOODS near you, they have their own brand of SD preztels that are delicious as well and contain no barley malt. Good luck with the water today-seems we both need work in this dept.
FRAN, WELCOME TO THE BOARD! Glad you've decided to join us:D Hmmm, my suggestion on cooking ahead of time, try my CRUSTLESS SPINACH QUICHE It's not only delicious, but freezes great and nukes up good too! Easy to pre-portion it and grab when you are in a hurry. Thanks for posting your BIO on the BIO BOARD, it was nice to learn more about you.
QUIV, it's great you and FRAN live so close together that you get to do stuff together-wish someone lived near me!!!
TRANQUIL, we've had quite a few get togethers in the past year, some smaller than others, but the past 2 we just had in ORLANDO were bigger than most, one in January when FROG came with her DH to run the WDW Marathon and the other just last month when ROSALIE came with her family from Canada-both times SOLSHINE and DH VINCE so graciously opened their home to all of us for our get together where we all brought SB LEGAL FOODS and had a nice brunch followed by a day of doing stuff together. It was wonderful! There are so many FLORIDIANS on this board, you have no idea! Must be something in the water, I guess:?: Next planned event is NC where FROG got us a beach house to rent-us Floridians are going to carpool, so keep that in mind!!!! After that, it will be JAN. 2003 once again in ORLANDO for the next WDW Marathon where several of us are going to walk/jog/pass out trying-hope you will join us either way, we could also use cheerleaders if walking doesn't appease you. Personally, I'm not big on Cuban food, but if you like ME, now THAT I can definitely help you with-cook it all the time, have about 15 ME cookbooks. ELI is Lebanese, need I say more?????????? SOL is definitely hooked nowand ask anyone on the board about my recipe for hummus-esp BOB!!!! Hope you enjoyed your lunch today!!!
TRISH, thanks for the nice welcome back-feels good to have been missed;)
FILLISE, thanks for those words of encouragement. And no, I haven't read the board, and maybe I shouldn't?!? Can't chastise anyone when I only have to take a good hard look at myself right now. I'm confident though to say I feel good today and know I will be okay. I am back on track and there's nothing that I can get into anyhow, even if I wanted to at this time, but thankfully, I don't. I think seeing the scale go up as it has, knowing that the ramifications of what I did last week could still have some power to creep up on me as far as the scale goes and most of all, knowing I don't want to ever go back to the way I was before will keep me in line from here on. Here's hoping the wagon back to reality is filled to capacity as I know I'm driving and willing to p/u all others;)
FROG, forgot to tell you, when I picked up the kids from 6 Flags, they said that each of the roller coasters they went on, when they went down, they put their hands up and yelled RENEEEEEE! Oh yes, then they also were talking about yungins, etc.-you taught them well!!!
While we were gone, kids and I went to see PANIC ROOM I thought it was pretty good, also like Jodi Foster. Wasn't scary like they make it seem in the commercials, mostly suspenseful.
We have 2 birthdays to celebrate this week!!
ZANNE'S BIRTHDAY IS APRIL 11TH, this Thursday and NASCAR'S is April 14TH, this Sunday.
Debbie
194/123/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01
sef
04-08-2002, 02:43 PM
HiedieHo All!!!!
Preacher Woman is here!
DEB - This was written before we knew you had staryed off the path of righteous SBing. You need to give a couple of loud "AMENS" to join us in atoning for our sins against our woe!!! Did I hear it??? Louder!!!
Friends! There are those of us here who have sinned against the almighty SBWOE.
Do I hear an AMEN?
We have have turned our faces from the one thing that will save our waists!!!
Give me an AMEN!!
Are we going to continue down this path of forbidden foods, satans drink and....worst of all....desserts? Verily I say unto you, if we continue on our way of gluttony we will no longer fit into those size 6s, 12, 18s, 20s.
We must arm ourselves with fortitude, determination and legality in our food choices. We must praise the almighty SBWOE and get a grip on our lassitude.
A loud AMEN!!!
All those who want to be saved come before our staunch leader, Deb,. beseech her to put us all into her Detox Dungeon that we may puge ourselves of illicit goodies.
We WILL overcome, we WILL get back on track, we WILL forgive ourselves our cheats and go on to the great SB way of life with mouths that will only open when there is the right amount of proper food before us!!
Go and try to sin no more!!! AMEN! AMEN!
This message has been brought to you by a big old demented lady who has way too much time on her hands!!!!
:joker:
CountryMom4Him
04-08-2002, 02:48 PM
I had a blast reading all the post last night. Of course I was falling asleep at the keyboard so I wasn't able to post. *smile*
Welcome back Deb! Your vacation sounds like it was just wonderful. I know what you mean about the cost of lettuce. We went up to 3.00 dollars a head. Needless to say I didn't buy any at that price. Yesterday they had a sale for .99 cents..yeah..salad week. *smile*
Sef...loved the sermon yesterday. You had me in stitches.
Tranquil...congratulations on your 1.5 pounds. I have to agree with you. This board keeps me encouraged and motiviated. It's nice to know we all struggle with similiar issues.
Gracious...hope you feel better soon. That had to be scary to fall out in the hall way. Praying for you.
Monet... ((hugzzz)) The two pounds will come off in no time. I think we all float up and down..I know I do.
Beth....sorry about your kitty but glad the kiddos are feeling better. The sourdough WW bread sounds good. Who whould have thought I would ever say that about Wheat bread. *smile* I bought a loaf of WW french bread yesterday. It was actually delicious.
Trishaloo...glad you make it through the storms. They were terrible here last night and this morning.
Fran...welcome to the board!
I forgot who gave me the link for the Agave..but thank you. I have some ordered. I can't wait to make some goodies for my hubby with it. If he likes it in May he said we can go to Austin and pick some up in person. That will be fun...our first mini vacation without the kids...He says overnight..I say day trip. *smile*
Some one posted a recipe for Shrimp creole using Rotel..let me just tell you. It was delicious. I've made creole for years and never thought to use the Rotel. It adds a wonderful bite to it.
Hope you are all encouraged and motivated today. Because no matter where we slip or fall off the wagon we always get to start new from now.
Love,
Crystle
235/152/135
pravda
04-08-2002, 02:54 PM
Well, I have had a renewed sense of things. I was doing great, fell off the wagon and had not been able to completly get back on. I am pleased to say that I have still continued to lose. I am down another 7 lbs! I am so excited. I am trying to get back 100% OP. Then I read Debbis account of her vacation and then I see that even the diet guros have bad weekends, days and weeks! I am glad to see that we all struggle, sometimes I think that I am the only one whoe has a problem eating healthy and staying OP.
Anyway, things have been hectic around my house, peolple coming and going! The stress is about to get us all! :(
We are making it thru though. I am hoping that once my DH gets out of school in May, things around the house will go back to normal. Good luck, right?
So, I have not really had time to catch up with all the posting! Man, you are gone for a few weeks and come back and have 300 pages to read!!!!!!!!!
I am stressing for my best friend, she was almost 6mth-23weeks- pregnant. Yesterday she went into pre term labor, this morning she gave birth to a 1lb5oz baby girl-Callie Renee. The baby is doing fine, for now. Her little lungs are not developed and they have to give her all kinds of meds to make sure that she does not get any infections or brain damage. So, my heart is breaking for my friend. This is the 2nd child that was born premature. Her 2nd child, who is 9 now, was 3mths premature. She has had one still birth and 2 miscarraiges! I can not imagine going thru all that, and still being able or willing to get out of bed everyday!
Just remember her when you pray!
Anyway, welcome to all the Newbies- I am sure you have been here for a few weeks- Congrats to all the LOSERS, and keep up the good work!
Hope you have a great Monday!
Pravda
262/245/125
mini goal 220 august 2002
gracious
04-08-2002, 04:16 PM
I have yanked myself off the couch, in my flu like stupor and poured myself into my chair here at the desk. My brain feels like jello about to ooze out of my right ear....anyone else familiar with that one? Scary, but I know some are! Funny how we describe things and we all understand it even though we haven't truly experienced the analogy. Okay...stop making me think!
Thanks to everyone for their well wishes...I am hoping this is the worst day and I will be back in action tomorrow. I have barely eaten anything today, just can't bring myself to it. One slice of cheese, 2 oz of macadamia nuts and one small slice of salami...oh..and a couple of diet pepsi's. Pathetic, I know. Oops...just remembered I also ate 2 dried apricots.
MONET & DEBELLI- You know I just *have* to ask..why on earth were the two of you discussing me of all people? Now fess up! Come clean on me. I thought back like Deb said and I do remember an odd buzzing in my ears when I was passing out on my hall floor.....with the time changes taken into consideration maybe that was when it happened! ;)
PRAVDA- Oh my heart goes out to your friend and her wee lil baby girl. She has been through so much and to see one's child all hooked up like that must be so difficult. I will certainly pray for that family and for you as you support and love them.
COUNTRYMOM- Just looking at your numbers in your signature encourages and motivates me..thank you!
FRAN-Welcome to the board, hope you enjoy it here..it is very easy to do that with the great ladies that frequent this place.
Okay, I think I have to go lay down again. Have a great evening!
Melf
04-08-2002, 04:17 PM
Hi from the LA SWAMP!!! It has been pouring here since early AM. My dh worked so hard all week end getting the garden tilled & planted & now it is ALL under water. My house is sitting in the middle of a lake of water. Even the road is covered. Glad that I didn't have to go to work today!
Bebbie, welcome back! Sure did miss you on the board last week, but it sounds as though you had a wonderful vacation. Join the club girl with the off program eating. Don't know what go into some of us this week end, but it was NOT good!!:o
I was in such pain last night after we got home from church. My stomach was in spasms. Had a horrible pain under my left breast that was stabbing & came & went in spasms. Found a Prilosec & took that which finally helped after a while, but it was NOT good. Needless to say I am back on program today & don't plan to get off again.
SEF & Fruit May 18th it is then! I'm excited about meeting both of you! Now the extent of my knowledge of BR is the I-10 & I-12 corridor, so Fruit, can you make suggestions as to where to meet??? Being an LSU fan, sounds like you are the most familiar with that area.
Well, I need to get moving. I slept most of the day away, so I need to get a few things done before dh gets home. That is hopefully, he'll be ABLE to get home. There's a lot of roads flooded between the 2 of us today according to the TV reports.
:wave:
Toni48
04-08-2002, 04:45 PM
Finally getting started here. Hope ya all had a great week-end. Took my walk this moring and did some house cleaning. Just took a little nap so I feel like a mack truck ran over me! Didn't mean to do that but guess the walk had something to do with it. After all I spent yesterday curled up with a book. It was raining outside and it seemed the perfect thing to do. DH stayed on the computer so the house was nice a quiet. Not many days like that....
Welcome back Deb!! Sure did miss you..
Pravda- Wow great for you. 7 lbs. is wonderful and starting back it gives you a little extra boost. You sure aren't alone with the struggle. We sure didn't get this way over night and I think it takes lots of courage to get back on and keep going. So congradulations. I'm so sorry for your dear friend. I'll send up one of those prayers that God keeps them both safe.
CountryMom- sounds like everything is going fine for you. I hope you make lots of great things with the agave. I guess I'm going to have to give in and order some. I'll have to hunt the shrimp creole recipe down and try it. You're doing so good with your weight and are such an encouragement....
Sef- Amen and thanks for the good laugh oh demented one!!
Filliese-Hows it going today?
Quivondra-Your week-end sounds wonderful. I would love to that and hit those fruit markets!! Ah for some good fresh fruit and vegetables. They're at a premium here in the little town I live in. The way you decribe everything sounds like a movie.
Fran_Mansfield- Hello, welcome and its good to meet you. You'll get the hang of all of this. I usually try to keep something easy in the freezer I can pop into the microwave and thaw out. Theres so many good recipes in the SB section... Good cooks here! Anyway stick around its a great board...
Beth2374- Ah poor kitty. At least you caught them and it won't take long for the meds. to get rid of them. Since I have two cats and three dogs I know the territory well. I guess that kitty came to the right house if its got to take medicine!!! Hope everyone is feeling lots better. My SIL has the shingles and I guess they're pretty painful. Hope he's on the mend soon. Did you say you're staying near the bathroom this week!!!
Debbie- I loved your post. If anything couldn't have fit a motivational Monday that could. Its over now, you had a wonderful time and you know how to do it. You truly are something else. Thank you for being human!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Adronsgirl- Guess most everyone had a hard week-end and now its a new week. Hope your DH does good on his trip. Its harder I think on men.
Monet- Your message was really good. And now I hope to remember that 30 days makes a habit...
Kimmythekid-Enjoy that great weather. I'm sending you some rain from Missouri.... LOL..
Guess I'll go. Its taken me forever to write this. I found some wheat taco shells at the health food store and made enchilada's last night. They were really pretty good. Think I might have the left overs tonight. And find something else for DH.
I did find something else wonderful about the SB woe. I've had serious Gerd problems or acid reflux. I've been on several different medicines and have seen 4 different doctors. I'm at the possiblity of surgery. In fact I go to the hospital Wed. to have a scope test. Eating this way has almost made it go away. I noticed in the past few days I'm almost pain free. Thats really wild. Can't wait to see how the tests come out now..... Thats a bonus isn't it!!!! Have a good evening!!
tree
04-08-2002, 05:22 PM
Welcome Newbies!
This website is great, we're supportive, positive, humorous, and just downright friendly. We love newbies (potential converts to SB!), and give out advice and support. This WOE is easy to do, and not too difficult to figure out. It can be a lifelong committment, instead of a crash/fad diet, and it gets results.
Sad2beme - So, tell me I read your name wrong! You've already taken a great big step, by reaching out and logging on. I know the support found here, is what keeps me going. It's very hard to do alone.
I'm going to get on my soapbox now, the others have heard it already, so they can ignore this. During college, I needed extra units, so I took an Intensive Weekend course on Eating Disorders. Bear with me now. This course was taught by two counselors (who also had a private clinic). They were great. They made everyone say their name, and why they were taking the class. One lady said "I'm xxx, and I'm taking this class because I'm hoping that it will help me lose weight and feel better about myself.... The instructor stopped her and asked her to rephrase her words so that she said something nice about herself. She paused and began again, "I'm xxx, and I'm taking this class so I can lose weight, and look good again." "And something nice?", the instructor prompted. She took a deep breath, and said "I'm xxx, and I'm taking this class so I will lose weight, and I want to help others by getting a degree and becoming a counselor". The upshot of this was that we are so negative with ourselves (and others can be so negative for us already) that sometimes you have to step back and list the things you like about yourself. Ok, I've said my peace. Please join us, you'll find all the support you need and have lots of fun too. :)
Hey all! - I just checked out the bio page and found myself motivated again!
Pravda - prayers to your friend with the baby girl. Thank god, for modern miracles, that her baby is here safely. :)
Debelli - welcome back! Now that you're back, you can help us toe the line!
Gracious - now, now, get back in bed!:D I know, it's so easy to go stir-crazy in such a little amount of time. Hope you feel better soon.
Sourdough is legal due to the acidity of it (in breads and pretzels), but when I consume (hoover :s: ) them, I watch the sugar grams per serving (<3grams).
Adrons gal - yeah, it's a little hard eating out, unless you plan ahead.
B-fast isn't so bad, eggs, some meat, and rye bread (I never trust that the WW is really WW).
Lunch - sandwiches on legal bread, salads always work, and my own dressing. Yes, I'm one of those people who carries dressing in her purse! :s: If I'm not going to be able to keep it cold, I freeze it the night before. I don't worry about the sugar in the deli meats (I figure with 1-2 slices it's negligible) but I don't go for the honey baked ham or turkey either!
Dinner - meats, veggies, no potatoes! Does anyone not serve potatoes for dinner!? I cruise throught the menu to see what other items they have (ie grilled veggies listed w/ the chicken, but not the steaks), and usually they will substitute if it's on the menu. I once asked Black Angus for veggies instead of the potatoes, they brought out a whole slew of cooked carrots!:p :lol: Now, if only they would serve brown rice, and ww pasta!
So here's a question for you all (a poll?). When you lose #age, do you immediately tally it, or do you wait to see if it will stay? I've been constantly telling myself + or - 5# water weight doesn't count. So whenever I see a drop or rise (easier to accept :s:), it doesn't register until I see it stabilize. So I didn't believe the drop to 130# until it said that on the scale for 5 days or so. Am I just so bizarre, or do others do this?
Happy B-day to Zanne & Nascar! Hey where is Nascar?
tree
04-08-2002, 05:26 PM
Debelli - I forgot to say "Baby steps, baby steps, baby steps...." That's from "What about Bob" with Richard Dreyfuss & Bill Murray. Your MM made me think of that. Now, I'll be taking some baby steps back to OP.
Kimmythekid
04-08-2002, 05:48 PM
That is a really good question Tree!!! As for me, I am like you. If the scales don't say it for about a wwek, then I don't believe it! As you and everyone on here knows...our weight goes up and down, that is just how we are made. When I am down, and stay down, that is when I count myself at that weight. Example...I have been down around 129 for a while now...6 days, but did not really feel like it until today...I hope I will be tomorrow!!!!!
Deb.....WELCOME BACK!!!! Sounds like you had a great time! As for cheating...sounds like you are still great, so if I were you, think of it as a total vacation and start a new day today! As for my photos...thank you! I love fireplaces!!! My dad has one and he is in SW Florida...he has not used it though!
BABY Callie....I will pray for her and her family!! That can be so hard!!!! Medicine is so awesome, I know there is so much more that can be done today!
Have a good evening everyone!
Kimmy
Beth2374
04-08-2002, 05:49 PM
I have opened the bag, and boy are they good!!!!!
DEB and TREE - Thanks for the down low on sourdough. I was thinking it was legal... the sugar grams are 2g per serving... and there is no barley malt in them ... just those ingredients I listed earlier (Unbleached wheat flour, water, soybean oil, soy flour, salt, garlic, yeast, dairy flavors, spices, parsley, soda.) I do want to find the Oat Bran Sticks, they sound so yummy ( do I remember correctly that they have agave, and are a touch sweet?)!! But until I do, at least I have something to snack on besides the old regular stuff. I'm not a huge pretzel fan, but it's nice to have a change of pace once in a while!! I really need some low fat snack ideas... I'm running out of things that keep me satisfied. I need Low or No prep items...
I haven't gotten all my calories in one day in a loooooooong time... I just can't find anything I'm not sick of to snack on!
Thanks again guys :)
Debelli
04-08-2002, 06:48 PM
Hey All:wave:
Thought I'd better play catch-up while the computer was free. Michael's on the phone and Lauren's baby sitting, so the computer is MINE, ALL MINE!!!!:spin:
Well, it's 6:30pm and so far, so good. I've been really good today and it just feels like a regular day, like none of this past week took place-no cravings thus far, and I hope it stays like that. I think I'll be fine-thank goodness.
Here's a repeat of the MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY that I have printed and posted on the fridge that I've read and re-read today:
MAKING A CHOICE
Just imagine what would be possible for you today if only you could exercise positive, focused control over every thought and action. You wouldn't waste any time being angry or spiteful or envious. You'd simply move yourself positively forward. You would actually do all those things you know you need to do, and you would avoid those things you know you'd later regret.
In fact, you do have control over your thoughts and actions. After all, they're your thoughts and they're your actions. So why do they so often lead you toward things that are not in your best interest? It happens whenever you choose short term pleasure and comfort over long term joy and achievement.
Is that really what you want to do, or has it just become a habit? Today would be a great day to break that habit. Today would be a great day to start living in your best interest. Today would be a great day to put your efforts into building a life of purpose, achievement and fulfillment.
The shallow pleasures of the moment never last, so choose to invest your precious time in something more substantial. Every moment you're making a choice, and every moment you have the opportunity to build a life of greatness. You're in control of what you do, so make sure it expresses who you really want to be.
-- Ralph Marston
SEF, you are too funny! Thanks for the re-posting that preaching you did, you sure can lay on that Jewish guilt trip thick and heavy!!! LOL!! I've AMENED from NC to Miami and have attoned for my sins at this point. Of course, those who would still like to see me in the DETOX DUNGEON, ummm, I mean CONFESSIONAL, can come on by at any time:s:
COUNTRY, I haven't seen lettuce that high, but close to it. They had Roamaine and leaf lettuces on sale for .99 cents today, along with some spinach so I'm fixin on making a decent salad tonight for dinner and going to have some of this new dressing I found when I was with MONET.
PRAVDA, CONGRATS on finding your way back to salvation and also losing 7lbs in the interm!!! Yes, you are right, we all have our ups and downs, but it's what you do after a down time that really matters-have to make those experiences meaningful and learn from them. Hope all goes well with your friends baby and there's no complications.
GRACIOUS, I had asked MONET if you had been on the board since I didn't remember you posting before I had left and also had remembered that the two of you had "known" each other before coming onto this board and she just explained the connection. Loved meeting MONET!!!! There's talent written all over her!!!! Hope you feel better soon!!!!!!!!!!!!
MELF, so I take it there's a meeting going to happen with SEF & FRUIT?????? How exciting!!! Take cameras, PLEASE!!! I've been dying to see a picture of Shirley!!!! What are the plans???? Wish I too could come!!!! Hope you are feeling better and these spasms don't start up again.
TONI, thanks for missing me:^: and acknowledging my humaness:) Gosh, did everyone think I was a Saint, or something?? Egads, I hope not! Nope, I have my downfalls, that's for sure. WHEAT TACO SHELLS????? What brand? I'd love to find some of those. Any info you can give would be greatly appreciated!!!! That's great that SB seems to have helped your GERD trouble-seems SB has helped a host of people with many ailments in positive ways:)
TREE, when I hop on the scale and see any weight loss I tally it immediately. With the bodys ability to fluctuate I just take the daily numbers and stick them in my records. For me, at this point, I'm happy to stay between 119-124. Haven't heard from NASCAR for a while, hope she'll pop in on us soon!!
KIMMY, yes, the vacation along with the abscence of my mind are behind me and I'm definitely back to "normal" today.
BETH, glad you like the pretzels, just remember to watch your portions and count them as a starchy carb. I like the plain ones and dip them in mustard. I'm not a big pretzel lover either, but they're good. The oat bran ones do have agave and are a bit on the sweet side, no need to put anything on those babies!!!
Okay, time to go wash some lettuce and figure out what to do for dinner tonight-4 people, 3 different meals, how fun!:rolleyes: Tomorrow I'm having ELI make a turkey, found fresh ones at Publix for .59 cents a pound, not a bad price, I think. Heck, as long as I don't have to cook it, it's worth any price!!! LOL!!!
Toodles
Debbie
194/123/129
Sb since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01
fruitloupe
04-08-2002, 07:05 PM
Hey gals!
Well, everything was back to normal today - no problems getting back on plan! I wore some pants today that I had bought at the beginning of the school year and never wore because I immediately gained weight. Now - they fit! :D
DEB: Welcome back my friend! We missed you terribly! A little advice - DON'T READ LAST WEEK'S BOARD! You will want to kill most of us if you do! Thanks for the great description of your trip - sounds like you had a great time!
MELF: We are having your bad weather right now. We had to do a tornado drill at school today cause we were under warnings in our area. We had a few touch down in the area. May 18th it is - I'll think of a good place to go and let ya know! There are many places along I-10 - so we'll have a lot to choose from. I'll be sure to bring my camera so that we can post pictures on the board!
Well, don't want to be on the computer long....weather is bad! Talk to y'all later!
Missy
284/259/170
YellowRose
04-08-2002, 07:06 PM
Hi All,
I have been out of town since last Friday, so, I will catch up with the posts (after unpacking, etc.) and write to you. We had a great time with my daughter and her husband in south Texas.
Bye for now.
THE BIG ORANGE BABE
04-08-2002, 07:44 PM
EVENING EVERY BUDDY :cool:
WELCOME HOME DUNGEON MISTRESS!!!!
DEB..DIDN'T DRINK WATER!!!!?????? YOU HAD ACCESS TO THE BEST WATER IN THE WHOLE WORLD!!! AND YOU DIDN'T DRINK ENOUGH?????
Glad you're home safe and sound...sounds like you had a really good time...I'm happy that the kids enjoyed themselves as well.
I guess when I didn't show up that you gave FROG all my coffee??? I tried to get there...really I did!
Did you make it over to the FORGE MOUNTAIN JELLY place on US25? If you didn't, you really missed an opportunity...
Did you go down US25 the way I showed you? I hope so, it's much quicker..
I'll check back later..just wanted to tell the FEARLESS LEADER that we missed her...
BOB
CountryMom4Him
04-08-2002, 08:43 PM
Here is the way I made it last night:
I sauteed two onions and one bell pepper in a little olive oil. Added two cans of Rotel and on 15 oz tomato sauce. Added garlic and cajun seasonings. Then added two pounds of peeled shrimp. The shrimp cook in about 3 minutes.
My family had white rice of course...pout pout...*smile* But I just ate mine beside my salad. It was even better tonight.
Love,
Crystle
fruitloupe
04-08-2002, 09:14 PM
BOB: OH MY GAWD!!! I'm gonna get you back for that!!:lol:
BOB & SOL: Got my recipe's today! Thanks a bunch - I can't wait to try something new!!!
Missy (the beer lush) aka Snotty Bubblebiscuit
284/259/170
GatorGal
04-08-2002, 09:49 PM
Wow! Here it is just Monday and already we have 3 pages! At this rate, by the end of the week there should be 21 pages. LOL.
We are off to Cuba this Wednesday. Be gone 5 days. We take 3 puddle jumpers while on the island, so keep us in your prayers that we make it back safely. I believe we have no control at all regarding our meals, as they are all furnished. In fact, I know very little about the trip except for when our plane leaves from Orlando, and that we will be in Havana 2 days, and 2 other towns 3 days total. Should be interesting.
I've been doing well on exercising. Walking now 3 miles a day. Except when I play golf, and I walk and pull my cart then. With the weather getting hotter, early morning is the best, but I do like to sleep in. Gotta change my habits, I guess.
This is my weekly check in to let y'all know I'm still alive. Take care and have a great week.
Solly
04-08-2002, 09:55 PM
Hello all,
I starated aking notes this morning and then go so busy at work that I didn't get back to post. I will post those notes tomorrow. Just checking in reading al the posts.
Welcome back Deb. The house was in an uproar without you. Glad your back to calm things down.
Beth, I think you had better lock yourself in the house for a week and don't answer the door or phone. Things have to get better for you. Bless your Heart. My DH got shingles when my youngest left for college. Theya re very painful. Took him a long time to get over them and still had shooting pains for a long time. Best wishes.
Fran, Welcome. This is a great board. I too have 50 lbs to lose. That is 50 more. You can do it. this way is great.
Quiv, nice that you have a buddy to exercise with. It akes it so much mor fun. You can keep each other legal.
Pravda, I am saying a prayer for your friend and her baby. My niece gave birth to twins prematurely. One weighted 1 1/4 and the other 1 1/2. The one who weighed 1 1/4 made it, unfortunately the other didn't. We call her our miracle. She is a sweetheart. Nothing is impossible. Prayer works miracles. I know. WTG on the 7 lbs.
Don't have tiem to post more, catch you all tomorrow. Sorry if I missed anyone.
Jackie
257/203/145
10-10-01
:o
gottabeme
04-08-2002, 10:32 PM
Hey everyone thanks for your post to each other. It's like taking a little look into someone else's closet and seeing their lives. Thanks to those who gave me the great advice about getting back on the wagon. I've just got to learn to hold on tighter. I went for a looooong walk tonight in the pouring rain to think about what I really want to accomplish with this weight loss thing. It was like being washed of all the crap and seeing that all of you here are like family that are behind me 100% even though I have never met any of you. Thank you all for being my sisters!:D i hope I can be there for you as you are there for me. Keep up the good work ladies and know that all your chatting is going in to someone's heart so they can get it to their head to know that they are important enough to get on the program. Thanks for making me feel important. :D Glenna
Tranquil
04-08-2002, 10:47 PM
Hello:
Just got back from shopping for a baby shower at the office tomorrow. The killer is going to be refusing the cake – of course, I ordered a yellow cake from Publix with the fresh strawberry filling – killer cake – that is how I have to look at it – POISON!!!! Hahaha The Health Food Store did not have a café, bummer, but I ended up shopping and getting whole wheat pasta, Mom’s spaghetti sauce that had -0- for sugar on the label, and chicken sausage that said less than 1 gm for the sugar….and that is what we had for dinner, my son loved it !!!!
Beth: Hope your family has a good night and is on the mend – along with wormy kitty! That is the worst – my oldest cat had tape worms twice so badly they were everywhere that she laid down on – it was gross! But that was when she was a kitten many eons ago.
Pravda: Prayers go to your friend and baby!!!!!
Gracious: Hope you feel better – if you don’t I hope you call your doctor!!!
Tree: I tally the #age the minute I see it off, it makes my day lighter. But, I do have to learn not to be obsessed with the scale…it really needs to go on a vacation or sabbatical to someone else’s house so I am not tempted to get on it every day!!! Ooooooh, I loved What About Bob, and his quote Baby Steps….
CountryMom: That dinner sounds so yummy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Debelli: I love ME food!!! I found a green scallion hummus today at the store I want to try – would love to be able to make it myself… The attorney I work for is Lebanese, and his mom will sometimes bring in some yummies. I want to try your crustless spinach quiche too! I would love to join your get togethers – will probably have to do just WDW – have a friend who works for WDW that I visit every few months!! But, I will be away for your NC one if it is in October. My son and I are going to London with my grandmother the beginning of October.
Kimmy: I saw those pictures in front of that fireplace – you must be beaming with good health and happiness for yourself. They were lovely photos! Fireplace included ;)
Sabrina
Sheann
04-09-2002, 12:22 AM
HI everyone!
Debbie: Glad that you had a wonderful vacation.
Newbies: Welcome!
Sorry I've been MIA and that I'm not responding to everyones post. You all know that my Mom just got out of the hospital? Well, My Son had a siezure while sleeping and his wife woke him up. He was having chest pain and left arm tingling, dizzy and nausea. He went to the hospital and was admitted. They did some tests and kept him for four days without a diagnosis. They sent him home and then he was walking through the grocery store with his wife and kids and passed out. He was transported by ambulance to the hospital. We are unsure still what is causing all of his symptoms. The ER doctor said that they were going to do a spinal tap the next day because he has the symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis. They never did the spinal tap because the insurance company (HMO) said that he was just there and they wouldn't pay. So he is home, still having dizzyness, chest pain, nausea, siezures, tingling in the feet, arms and hands. Oh on the Contrast MRI they did on him he has what is called Mylein Shealth degeneration of the right temporal lobe of the brain. He is seeing his family doctor next Monday. I hope that they find out what this is.
Also, on top of all this, he and his family were scheduled to move into their new house this past weekend. My daughter-in-law's father and mother came down and we all moved them to their house. Today, I was there most of the day trying to get things put away and waiting for the gas company to come out to turn on the gas. I'm exhausted.
Anyway, I have not lost any weight but have been maintaining my weight through all the stress.
Take care everyone.
Sheann
287/271.5/150
Fillise
04-09-2002, 01:09 AM
Sheanne--My prayers for you son! I hope they are able to find out what is wrong so they can begin to treat it. Sometimes not knowing is the worst because it is too easy to let the imagination run wild. I'm praying it is something easily treatable. A pox on the HMO!
Pravda--I'm also keeping your friend's little baby in my heart. I hope she gets through these first critical weeks and is able to thrive. It's hard to believe one so tiny can survive--but these neonatal doctors and nurses can work miracles.
Gracious--for goodness sake go to the doctor! Passing out isn't normal. Youmust really have some flu! Please take care of yourself.
Gator--have fun in Cuba. I hope your mission is successful.
OK, I promised a motviational tidbit from the Wrinkle cure. It is technically Tuesday now, but this is a last bit of motivation for Monday. If nothing else inspires you on the low glycemic WOE, think about the benefits to your skin. Dr. Nicholas Perricone says about low glycemic diets:
"If you're the type of person who rushes over to the nearest department store anxious to try the latest skin-smoothingmiracle cream, then it's time you started getting just as excited about your trips to the grocery store. Get started in the produce isle. Picking and choosing is easy--just about every luscious, brightly colored fruit or vegetable that draws your eye can work wonders for your skin, so try one or two new foods each week. Next stop--the fresh fish and poultry counters. Eating high-quality protein will make your skin glow and give you healthier hair than ever since hair is 97 percent protein and needs a protein-rich diet to grow and thrive."
and
"In addition , we now know that sugar interacts with the collagen in the body in a way that creates a phenomenon called glycosylation. Glycosylation--also called the browning reaction--causes the cross-linking of collagen, which makes the skin inflexible and prone to discolorations such as age spots. The best way to avoid the Browning reaction is to keep refined and packaged sugar in your diet to a minimum. and satisfy your sweet tooth with natural confections such as fresh fruit."
Ok so this WOE will not only work wonders for the hips but make the skin glow!
Time to go put on my cremes.
Susan
gracious
04-09-2002, 08:55 AM
Well ladies, I woke up today feeling better. I seem to have lost that *run over by a Mack truck* feeling. My headache is barely discernable and I feel more energetic. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. I am obviously on the mend. It is good timing too because 2 of our 3 children have their Spring Concert this evening at their school and I wouldn't want to miss that. I am one of those moms that sits close, takes numerous pictures and cries when her kids are performing! :o I just love seeing them doing things like that. My daughter is very shy so for her it is rather a hard thing to do, my son is more outgoing but he is just in kindergarten and is so cute you just have to love him! :smug:
DEBELLI- I am so hurt! You didn't remember me? :?: Just kidding. ;) I have such a hard time keeping people straight on this board it is very understandable. Monet is a very kind lady and I am so pleased to have met her online, but of course I have never had the pleasure to meet her in person like you have.
SHEANN- My mother has Multiple Sclerosis. The spinal tap is the definitive test for MS but the contrast MRI is very helpful too. Degeneration of the myelin coating is one of the results of MS and that is what prevents the electric pulses from running along the nervous system. How terrible of the insurance company not to agree to confirm or deny the condition with the tap. Perhaps they will agree to it soon. The waiting part can be so difficult. I will certainly pray for your son and the family. There are treatments available to slow down MS, try not to be discouraged if that is what it turns out to be.
TRANQUIL- Stay away from the cake!! You have the right mindset when you are thinking it is poison. You don't *need* it and it will harm all the good you are trying to do for your body! Focus on all the cute lil baby stuff and not that cake! I guess the one thing that most often prevents me from cheating (not always cause I do sometimes) is that I think of all the work I will be *undoing* and then have to *do again* to get rid of the extra pound or two that I put on from my indulgence. Who needs the extra work? It is hard enough going as it is! I am rooting for you.
TREE- I count it as a loss right away too, but I am always suspicious of it until it stays around for about 3-5 days. When I get down to something, like I was down to 164 last week or so, I count that as my low. I am now 164.5 but know that I can get to 164 and make that my mini goal..to get back to my low. Once there then I focus on my ultimate goal again since I only have 10 lbs to go. I will definitely take what I can get though! :p
COUNTRY- Talking about prices of lettuce... the price of a head of iceberg is $4.49 here in NB Canada! It is a killer. When I see the Americans paying 99 cents for a head it makes me want to cry! Then DEBELLI said she got fresh turkey for 59 cents a pound. I had a turkey 2 weeks ago and paid $1.99 a pound...yikes! And that was on sale!
FILLISE- Thanks for your concern but I guess hubby is off the hook and I have no excuse to slack off anymore :s: He got leftovers last night and had to bath the kids.....didn't do him any harm, mind you! :lol: I laid on the couch all the while and it brought a small smile to my face! ;)
That is it for now. Have a great Tuesday.
Solly
04-09-2002, 09:13 AM
Happy Tuesday Everyone!
Some of these are posts from Monday which I did not get to post due to amount of work I had yesterday. Can you believe they actually want me to work LOL.
Nothing exciting going on in my life lie all the others, but since most of it is sickness, I’m glad nothing is going on. Hoping for a good weigh in tomorrow.
Deb, Welcome back. Everyone sure missed you. I bet your ears were burning. Sounds like you have a great time. WE do need your wisdom and guidance though.
Tranquil, Congrats on the 1.5#. You're right. You can do it!! Hang in there girlfriend. Don’t eat the cake. Think about the 1.5# you lost. You will gain it all back and the icing will make you sick. Tell everyone you are on a diet and then you will be embarrassed if you don’t stick to it because everyone will know you cheated. Whatever works. You can do it girl. Let us know.
Mel, Don't beat yourself up. I had a 3# gain last week and didn't even get to enjoy the good stuff you did. Chalk it up to "Life" and get on with it. This is a new week. Good luck.
Gracioius. So sorry to hear you are sick. I hope you didn't hurt yourself when you fell. A friend of mine did that and had to get stitches when her head hit the dresser. Feel better soon.
Kimmt, How nice that the chef caters to the SB group. After awhile people start remembering you and will ask about special food for you. Sounds like fun. Me and my DH usually go out for Sunday breakfast after church. It's a treat.
Monet, I loved your motavational tidbits. You are so on target. You and several others need to leve that scale alone. It only depresses you. You can't figure it out. I only weigh on Wed. Put it in the closet. It will make you feel better.
I agree with you, the longer you do this the easier it gets. I don't even think about it anymore other than planning my meals and carbs.
Gottabeme, Glad to see your back. I was worrying about you. Hang in there a day at a time. Read Monet's post about giving it one month. It will really help. Good luck.
AdronsGirl, Sorry to hear you are sick also. I think I will disinfect my keyboard. Could everyone possbily be passing this stuff around. Sorta like the TOM, everyone on the same schedule. LOL Feel better soon.
Does Adron like mushrooms? I usually get musrooms and my DH gets sauteed onions and we split.
Sheann, So sorry to hear about your son. I hope they can figure it out soon. Nothing worse than not knowing and letting your imagination run wild. Prayers for you.
Tree, I count my loss when I weigh, but I only weigh on Wed.
Have a great day everyone. Sorry if I missed anyone.
Jackie
257/203/145
10-10-01
:o :love:
Trishaloo
04-09-2002, 09:22 AM
Morning everybody.
Whew, yesterday was a crazy afternoon. Had to drop off my car at the body shop (after the wreck), pick up a rental, meet my son at Sylvan for testing, went to physical therapy and to the chiropracter. Then even cooked dinner. I feel like superwoman. Have to tell you before SB I would have been dragging. One more reason to love this WOE, it gives you so much more energy. When I was at the chiropractor (I hadn't seen him in about a year and a half), one of the first things he said was to comment on how much weight I'd lost. He asked what I was doing and when I told him, it turned out he and his wife eat this way also. He is very much into nutrition and being healthy, so of course that made me feel good.
Fillise - I think your first post was very motivational and appropriate.
Deb - Hope your dad is better soon. Blood clots are very scary.
Crystle - Hope the end of the storms brought as beautiful weather there as we're having. Call me when you come to Austin if you have time. Your shrimp creole recipe sounds great.
Pravda - Way to go on the loss. Also, my thoughts and prayers are with your friend and her family.
Gracious - Are you feeling any better?
Melf - Are you drying out yet? Maybe we have to send the boat for you instead of the wagon.
Toni - What brand were the taco shells and how were they? I've only been able to find tortillas.
Tree - I'm one of those people that tallies the pound(s) right away. It helps motivate me especially if it creeps back up. As far as I'm concerned, even water weight is taking up room in my clothes.
Fruit - Shh...I think you're safe. I'm sure Deb didn't see a word about all those beers you drank, 13 wasn't it? Your secret is safe with us.
Gator - Have a great time in Cuba. Wow, how exciting! Take lots of pics and post some.
Gotta - Sounds like you're on the right road.
Sheann - Hope they can find out what's wrong with your son. That must be so scary for them.
OK, everybody, have a wonderful day. Monday's over and done. It's a new day, let's make it a good one.
pooch
04-09-2002, 09:30 AM
Good Morning
I always have such good intentions on staying up to date with this board but seem to miss the weekends and have to play catch up every Monday or Tuesday.
I feel so bad for my daughter. Most of you know she started Sbing last week but seems to feel so bad about herself. And I feel guilty because I know I'm doing so well. Yesterday was the first day that 4 different people commented about how good I was looking and I was happy but felt bad for my DD. Lately I had joked on the board about us wearing the same clothes but she's taking it really hard and feeling very fat. She's doing okay and has started drinking water but I still catch her nibbling on junk all the time. Teenage girls have enough self-esteem issues and I feel like I'm walking a thin line around her. Part of me wants to tell her to turn her eating and exercising over to me for 2 weeks and see what happens and the other part of me just wants to hug her and tell her she's beautiful. Any advise?
It is a gorgeous day in Virginia – supposed to hit 79 this afternoon!!!!
Another Pretzel Question??? I cannot find the Oat Bran pretzels around here either but was looking at the Sourdough ones. They list the ingredients as unbleached wheat flour, water, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, malt, baking powder, salt, yeast and soda. (0 sugar grams) This all sounds good to me but wanted to see what you guys thought. – Okay I am typing this in word as I read through the posts and just found some of the pretzels replies – thanks.
Fruitloupe – I did see the straw episode and I also thought it was hideous. What was she thinking especially since there were kids in the house? I cannot believe some of the things they do on that show both good and bad. I don't think I could trust anyone to do it with – I'll stick with Home Depot.
Trish – I missed the moss episode and I couldn't believe they painted a stripe on the HW floors. On a different episode they painted hardwood floors black because of all the stains from the dog and that looked better but Hardwood is so beautiful why don't they leave it alone!!!
Deb – welcome back – yes you were missed tremendously!!!
Tree – I count every pound I drop immediately but if I show a gain I wait a day or two to see if it stayed – mostly it doesn't so I don't count that.
Sheann - I'll say an extra prayer for your son – how scary.
Time to get these bones moving – have a great day everyone
TTFN
Denise
Debelli
04-09-2002, 09:34 AM
Good Tuesday Morning Everyone:wave:
Just got in from my walk/jog. Woke up totally exhausted for some odd reason and though my mind wanted to go out my body wanted to crawl back into bed. BUT, when ELI mentioned that he was off today and wanted to go out to lunch at OLE OLE I figured I better go and counteract what I was going to eat today:s: Of course, it's nothing bad, just a bit high in fat grams due to the delicious avocado.
My eating was great yesterday. I kept my starchy carbs to 3 and fruit to 2 servings, I was pleased and feel that I'm back in control and back to normal. Thank goodness!
Scale is still the same today, not complaining at all!!!
FRUIT, I wish I had time to read last weeks board, I'm sure I'd get an eyeful:eek: from what's been said this week about it. Trust me, I'd never kill any of you for your small indiscretions, esp. when I had a weeks worth of my own to contend with! Can't go around calling the kettle black now, can I??
ROSE, glad you are back and had a good time-can't wait to hear about your trip and visit with the kids.
Gotta finish this later, just got out of the shower and have to run before it gets too late-have to p/u Michael from school at 2:30pm so not much time. Have a meeting at the school tonight, hope to be back before CHAT AT 9:15PM EST TONIGHT!!!!
Will check back later and hopefully be able to respond to all as well.
Have a great day!
Debbie
194/123/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01
Fillise
04-09-2002, 10:29 AM
Rainy here today--woke up last night to hear the toilet gurgling from all the rain. Not a good sign so I guess I'll be calling rooto-rooter today.:o
Scale is the same, but TOM is here--with a vengance. About every third or fourth cycle is the week from ****-and apparently this one is it. I feel like I'm walking around with a belly full of jagged glass. I'm living for menopause I tell you!:D
Gracious--I'm so relieved to hear that you are feeling better! Don't push yourself too hard. You need to give your body time to gets its strength back (translation: lay on the couch some more while hubby feeds and bathes the kiddies!):s:
Deb--I guess that's why they call it vacation! It sounds like you are back on course so you will be ok. Have fun at Ole Ole--avacodo is good for you even if it is high in fat.
Pooch--Hug her and tell her she is beautiful! And she is! What will truly help her is to learn to fell good about herself--no matter what she weighs. That's so hard for young girls to learn. I often think If I'd felt good about myself when I was a teenager and weighed between 135 and 145 pounds, I might not have eaten my way to 300.
Trish--can you bottle your energy and send some up here? Ive been a bit draggy since the time change--it takes me a few days to adjust.
Trish--I count the loss when it happens. I don't count the daily fluctuations--mostly where the needle settles the most during the 5-6 times I step on the scale.
OK time to go work.
Have a good day everyone!
Susan
300/236/150
Toni48
04-09-2002, 10:33 AM
And a great BIG HOWDY everyone! Here it is Tues. and tomorrow I have my scope test for Gerd. I have to be at the hospital at 7:30 so today I'll be thinking about that all day. They're supposed to sedate me. Hope they have a BIG pill for that. Then Thurs. I have a dentist appointment. Could this be a scarier week for a chicken?!!! But I plan to jump on those scales before I go in the morning!!! I'm sure it would help if I had a weight loss..... Its dreary looking here today and rained somemore last night. But its 50 degrees and if the sun peaks out it will be beautiful....
Deb- Wish I would get out early like you instead of waiting till later. I could do my treadmill but am enjoying walking outside right now... Maybe as it warms up. Lucky you getting to go out to lunch...
Pooch- Oh I feel bad for your daughter to. What a hard thing for a teenager. And yes they have enough of the self-esteem issues. You know its so great though Pooch you're setting a good example for her on how to eat. Maybe little by little she'll get going on it. You sound like a great Mom. Wish we had some of those pretzels around here. As always I'm gripping about lack of products in a small town...
Trishaloo- Wow you are superwoman!!!! It makes me tired just reading about all the things you did. I can't wait to tell my heart doctor what I'm doing to lose weight. Hope when I go there it shows up big time. The shells I used I'm sorry to say I threw away the package. And they are kind of like a tortilla but thinner so its kind of a combo.
Jack-K- Sounds like you're up and adam this morning...
Gracious-Glad you're feeling a bit better. Careful and don't overdo. I'm the same way about my grandkids instead of kids now. I get so emotional trying to watch any program they're in.
Fillise-Your article is really good. Who doesn't want to lose weight and have healthy glowing skin to go with it! I do...
Sheann- I hope your Mother is doing better. And oh my gosh about your son. I just can't believe the HMO's. I hope his family doctor can give him some more answers Monday. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers. You're doing doing great to maintain your weight through all this...
Tranquil-Yep that cake is a poison cake for sure. And tomorrow is weigh in and spring is here and in a couple of hours the shower will be over and the cake forgotten!!! Have I thought of enough reasons??? LOL... I'm getting to love ww spragetti but for some reason don't like the ww noodles. Strange person I am. Your spraggetti makes me want to cook some....
gottobeme-Hang in there girl friend, just take each hour as it comes and deal with it. Its wonderful to have so many good thoughts and feelings here. You CAN DO IT!!!
GAtorgal- Have a wonderful time in Cuba. Can't wait to hear how it goes. I think thats so exciting. Maybe you need a little journal to keep with you so you can write down your memories. Does that sound stupid? Its just so neat going to Cuba!!!
Fruit-LOL!!!! You just kill me....
Country-Oh my that sounds so good and easy. I'm getting shrimp when I go shopping. And you could have it over brown rice!!!! Thank you..
Bob- Howdy I love your colorful posts!!!
Yellowrose- Welcome back!!!!
Did I get to the end??? I hope I didn't leave any one out... Have a really great Tues.
213/199/130 Where the heck is that crustless spinach dish?
Ellen
04-09-2002, 11:16 AM
I am trying hard to get organized. I even made a nice list of things to do! I sure hope it helps! All I really want to do is go back to bed and nap! Once I finish up here, I need to go scrub the walls with the TSP I bought yesterday. I was not ready to buy paint yesterday, but will go today. I decided on a nice rich shade of blue, and a corresponding yellow for the kitchen. I hope I can get it done in the next week or two!
I am a little afraid of the getting on the scale, but I am anxious to know if the two pounds are still there, or gone. I have to go to the doctor on Friday for a recheck, and I was hoping to have made some progress by then. I guess weighing today is not going to make any difference tho! I just wish I could understand why losing is so hard for me.
Hope everyone has a great day!
BETH: My 15 year old daughter got shingles last year. They said
it was stress related, and gave her an anti viral medicine. This
was a bit after her friend was killed, and her whole life had been
in an uproar. They can take a long time to heal, but perhaps a
doctor can help?! Hope everyone at your house is on the mend!
Including the kitty!
GOTTA: You ARE important! I am glad you are beginning to feel it! I hope that long walk in the rain is the turning point for you.
Stick around, ok?
TRANQUIL: I am a cake decorator for Publix, tho on deferred status right now. Yes, their cakes are delicious, but if I told you what was in that icing, you would KNOW it is poison! I hope you resist the cake!
SHEANN: Man, I hate HMOs! That is so stupid, and I know it drives you crazy for them to do that, when you need to know what is going on! My prayers are with you. You sure have a full plate! Hope your mom is doing better!
FILLISE: Thanks for the info on the WOE and skin! Now I don't
feel so bad not using all those creams on my skin. You don't
suppose that is why I look so old do you? Surely it wouldn't have
anything to do with my age? ;)
PRAVDA: I will be praying for your friend, and her baby. That
is such a hard situation to be in! There is hope tho! I had
three miscarriages, and had three kids.
GRACIOUS: Glad you are on the mend! Debelli did not forget you, she was concerned because she had missed you! There were a few days there that you had not posted! I was amazed that she remembered there was a connection between the two of us! Very sharp! I bet her kids can't get away with anything!
JACK: So you think I ought to put the scale in the closet?
he he... my closet is a mess! I would lose it for sure!
That might not be a bad thing, actually! I am glad you liked my
ramblings.
TRISH: You ARE superwoman! I got tired just reading all you got done!
POOCH: I think you could do both with your daughter. Of course, a lot depends on what kind of relationship you have with her. My older daughter always has weight to lose, but has incredibly good self esteem in spite of that. I can't approach her until she is ready. Then she will listen to me, and do what I suggest, but if she does not see instant results, she stops. She did that with SB, but a few years ago, she tried low carb, and lost a lot! It took her a while to gain it back. My younger daughter does not need to lose anything, which is good. Approaching her with the idea that she could go on a diet would probably set off fireworks! She has a rather surprising temper! (I am SURE she does not get that from MY side of the familY!) If you could approach your daugther and ask her what SHE wants, and get her to talk, it might be the best approach. As a teen, one of the best things for her would be to get more active. It sure is hard for them to give up teenage favorites, like fries, and pizza. Maybe if she just started with eating healthier snacks, instead of junk, it would help. Those baby steps someone mentioned... Switching to water is a great step! Good for her! You probably know all this, but I hope it helps you in some way! I will be praying for you! Teens are so hard to deal with! You never know what they will do! I would much rather deal with two babies than one teen! :lol:
DEB: Its good to hear you are back to normal! That is the secret of success, getting right back to it when you fall off. It is no wonder you are such a great leader here! You are inspiring! Hope you have a great day!
SolShine
04-09-2002, 12:00 PM
WELCOME BACK, DEBBIE!!!! WE MISSED YOU!!!!!!!!!
I have pictures ready to mail to you - I just need to get my boo-teee in gear!!!
FRUIT Glad you got the package - Actually, thank Meister, cause he's the one who addressed the envelope, stuffed it and mailed it. I just told him I was supposed to do it. Guess who the BETTER HALF is in our relationship! :o
I can't post much, but wanted to tell the cat the mice are glad she's back!!
I did walk 8 miles on Saturday. My ankle let me know about it on Sunday, though. I'll be glad when that darn thing heals up.
Also, confirmed reservations for whitewater rafting on the Ocoee in TN in July. We're going to go with my parents this year. I can't wait!
Gotta run! :wave: HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!
Zanne
04-09-2002, 12:37 PM
I can't believe it's already Tuesday!
I'm just checking in so you won't think I've dropped off the face of the earth. I'm doing ok after falling off the wagon a couple of weeks ago. Mind you, I need to get back to exercising :strong:. I haven't done that in a couple of weeks :( Over the past week, I've really been going nuts with my cleaning (more than before)! I have NEVER seen my house so clean. And I can't believe how much stuff has been tossed in the trash or boxed up for give aways. I think all this mad cleaning is what's keeping me from the illegal nibbles. I've always got my hands busy so I'm not shoving bad stuff in my mouth :D The scale is still sticking "around" 165 so at least I'm not gaining. Maybe when I start exercising (I want it to be today, but I've said that before :rolleyes: ) then I'll lose a few more pounds.
From skimming the board, looks like there was some kind of illegal SB virus spead to a lot of people thru the computer screen:lol: But it looks as tho everyone is back on track:)
THANKS to all who sent good wishes when I had a bad headache a couple of weeks ago and also to those who were concerned with my allergic reaction to the oat bran pretzels. I have eaten these pretzels since with NO reaction--so maybe it was in combination with something else I had been eating that gave me a reaction--but I'm being very careful--least little twinge and I stop eating!
I hope all those who are not well or have loved ones who are not well--that you'll all be feeling better real soon.
Off to mop the floors! Hope we all have a great SB day!
CountryMom4Him
04-09-2002, 12:46 PM
I just got through with my daily SB list fix. You guys are wonderful. My family thinks I'm nuts. My notebook is full of notes scribbled in blue for this board. Hopefully I can read them to post.
Tranquil Enjoy the baby shower. Remember cake=poison..LOL like I'm the first to remind you. Seriously maybe you could take a SB legal treat to help you with the urge and maybe someone else there might want some too instead of cake.
Toni Yes, brown rice would be good with the creole. My crew really only eats the white so I don't make the brown for just me. As for spagetti, have you tried the spagetti squash? That's what I use instead of WW cause I just can't like WW yet. The spagetti squash is good with a little olive oil fresh tomato and onion also....can you tell I love the stuff. Hope your test go well. I use to have acid reflux so bad before this woe. I went from antacids 7 days a week to maybe three times in the last year. Dentist are no fun. Praying your visit is quick and easy.
Pooch Sorry your daughter is stressing over your weight loss. My mom was always smaller than me growing up. I hope she learns to be happy with herself..when she does that she will come to you and ask for some help losing too. *smile* Hang in there ma...and congratulations on all your hard work.
Fruit You have me laughing so hard with (The beer lush). Glad you had a great weekend.
SolShine White water rafting sounds so fun..but scary. It would take an act of congress to get me out on the water without glass smooth water....a big boat and a life jacket. *smile* I can live the rapids through your wonderful stories when you get back.
Trish That would be so neat if we make it to Austin. I would love to meet you somewhere.
Gracious So glad you are feeling better. Take it easy so you won't get worn out before the kids perform tonight.
Fillise Thank you for the article. I think water helps alot also. Hope your toliet is holding out with all the rain. We are having sunshine this morning. A blessing after yesterday's storms.
Gator Have fun on your trip. Praying for your safety.
Gottabeme I like walking in the rain too. But it just isn't warm enough here right now. ((hugzz))
Hope I didn't leave anyone out. I'm almost remembering a little bit more about who is who...but I have a longgggg way to go still.
Have a super day! Stay encouraged and know that you are doing the best that you can do and nobody can ask more than that from themselves. ((hugzz))
Love,
Crystle
235/152/135
Trishaloo
04-09-2002, 01:21 PM
I just found the Oat Bran pretzels. It might have been better if I hadn't found them cuz they sure are yummy.
Deb, does one serving as indicated on the package = 1 starchy carb?
Toni48
04-09-2002, 01:32 PM
Thank you Country! I've heard of the spraggetti squash but haven't tried it before. I will as soon as I can get some. I swear you all have the best ideas!!!! Thanks for the good wishes for tomorrow.
Ut oh Trishaloo!!! They sound good.....
Quivondra
04-09-2002, 02:13 PM
I'm feeling really great even though it's TOM for me right now. Fran tells me my metabolism is higher during my TOM so I'm taking advantage and not eating any sweets and working out in full force!!!
I guess that's a tip right? Stay strict and healthy during your TOM to take advantage of your higher metabolic rate? Could be a myth though. You nurses may know better than I.
Sorry I can't reply to all of you individually right now. Some of you are going through some hard times and I just want you to know I'm thinking of you. Some of you are losing like crazy!!! I have a busy week but I am reading all the posts and I will be around more at the end of the week. Good luck everyone and maybe I'll hit the chat tonight!
Kimmythekid
04-09-2002, 02:39 PM
Hi everyone!
Hope everyone is having a great day!!!! It is gloomy here...but nice enough I guess.
Yesterday I had to take my ven in...I need breaks, tires and wheels alligned....plus a few odds and ins....to the total of about 1 grand:( My van is only 2 1/2 years old....So I spent several hours there yesterday waiting for them to find a rental that has enough seatbelts for me and my kids....oh what fun!
I have been doing well w/ exercising. I have been doing 3 miles on the bike and last night I did 95 sit-ups!!! I have been also doing my leg/hip/buns amchines and am eally seeing a difference...so is my hubby! I did the exercises during the Bachelor....what a funny show!
Tonight my hubby is taking me out to eat...all dressed up....I hope I make good choices!
Gator....Prayers for you as you try to reach those who are lost! May God be with you every step and help guide you!
Sabrina.......Thanks! I do like my fireplace, though we have not used it;) And stay away from the cake! You can do it!!! Just think of yourself wearing the cake and WIW is tomorrow!!!!!
Sheann...I am so sorry to hear about your son!!! I will keep him and his family in my prayers! I pray that the doctors are able to find out what is going on w/ him! It really is sad that insurance companies are controlling OUR health!
Gracious....I am glad to hear you are feeling better! I hope you enjoy the musical tonight! They really are so lovely!!! Take a few photos;) and post them...if you want.
Jack-K......The chef that is at our church is actually there because of me. He was doing some handy man type work here and we started talking about churches. After about a month of him hearing about my church, my daughter came home from school. My DS (3) had been sick. So Whitney came in and asked if Christian was sick. I said yes. She got all sad. Now Steve was right there listening to this. So I asked why she was sad and she said she wanted to go to church. Steves jaw dropped...he said..Any church that would make a kid feel like that is worth a try. He has been there every Sunday since...1 year ago. So to make a short story long:dizzy: he knows me real well.
Pooch....I was a teen w/ a bad self perception (and an adult) it is so hard!!! My daughter is a little chuncky, but I am so affraid of hurting her and making her feel fat, I don't say anything. I hope you are able to find the words and the attitude needed to help her.
Gotta....YOU ARE IMPORTANT!!!!! Hang in there! This board is so wonderful!!!
Quiv.....I am a nurse and never heard that one before...but sounds good to me! GLad to hear you are taking advantage of the "situation"!!!
Have a good one ladies...and gent!
In Him,
Kimmy
sef
04-09-2002, 03:53 PM
HiedieHo All!!!
I am trying very hard to be good. I have been struggling for months, without any solid results. I am not cheating, except obviously must be going overboard on the good things. Preacher Woman was talking to me too as you well know.
65 years old and I got so absorbed into a kids book. I have read books 2 & 3 in the HP series since we picked them up last week at the library!! Looking forward to #4!!
SAD - Have to do something about that! We will have you happy in no time. We want you to be glad you're you!
TRISH - You asked about meatballs. When I make my own, I usually fry them a little to seal in the juices and then thow them in the crockpot with sauce. I do it in morning and it cooks on low for supper. I do use frozen commercial ones too. You have to read the label. Can't think now what the brand I use is, but I get it at Sam's and ingredients are legal. There is some sweetner but it is within our limits or I wouldn't use it. I haven't watched Changing Places, but I do watch the show it's based on on BBC called Changing Rooms. Some of the decor they do is the pits, others pretty nice. Sometimes I feel sorry for the unhappy recipients, their reactions are priceless!
BETH - Hope all in the family, including Kitty, are feeling better. I linked you with the agave source. I had also given a Shrimp recipe with Rotel but don't know if I did it here or on Recipe Board.
PRAVDA - Prayers for your friend and her baby.
GRACIOUS - Glad you are feeling better, you have to build up your strength now. Strange to say this to an SBer, but eat girl!
MELF - What rain eh? We battened down the hatches, everything out of the yard that could fly away, you know the routine I'm sure. Took my son more than two hours to get from air base in Belle Chase, it was closed down and non-essentials sent home. Our pool is to the brim so that means we had 6" or more!
COUNTRY - When I make creole I have it over brown rice. My family likes the brown rice, but only as a straight side, so I make white for them.
SHEANN - Prayers for your son and hope they find out for sure if it's Myelin Sheath. I have been down the path of unsurety years ago. The worst is not knowing what's wrong, your imagination can run riot. I was in hospital two weeks while they did tests for all sort of exotic things. When the verdict came in it was a relief to be able to face the enemy and know what it was. Knowledghe can be strength.
DEB - My dear, you were certainly missed altho the mice had a grand time!?!? We are paying for that mischief now! I'm willing to be first in your "confessional"!!! Prayerw for your Dad.
GATOR - We will thnk of you while you are gone and pray for a safe trip. We expect a full report on your return.
FILLISE - I have always been vey lucky with my complexion. I thought it was all due to Noxzema and Jergen's Lotion. The other day my DIL remarked on it and I started to expound on my theory, she interrupted with the thought that I have never been a junk food eater (altho I go overboard on the good stuff!), and always have liked green salads, veggies etc. So maybe there is something to that article.
TONI - This woe definitely has an effect on stomach problems. My pancreatitus has improved 100%. The bout I had in the hospital is erosion of the stomach and esophagus from pain medications over hundreds of years!!! I also, as have others, have more energy. And the skin ain't bad either!
I have to go. I usually try to be off computer about this time as GD gets out of school and often calls for me to pick her up.
Take care all, will try to chat tonight!!!
Shirley
Toni48
04-09-2002, 04:25 PM
HELP- something is really screwed up with me! I have ENERGY! What the heck is that??????????? Hey I'm on 20 different heart meds. My day usually consists of doing little bits of stuff and big long nap... I can't believe. I've walked today. Did the usual laundry, dishes etc. Sat outside in my lawn swing. I can't believe I didn't even do that all last summer and just now walked down to the river. And I'm still upright!!!!! I don't feel bad. I haven't overdone it. I actually feel like a human.... You can't imagine what that is for me. What do you want to bet I'll even sleep good! I've never had a way of eating effect me like this!!! I LOVE SUGAR BUSTERS This is the darn "bestest" thing I ever have tried..... I think I'll go hug myself I'm so happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Solly
04-09-2002, 04:40 PM
Good afternoon All,
Just wanted to get my posts in before I go home today.
Gracious,Glad to hear you are feeling better.Sometimes it just takes awhile. I don't think we let ourselves get the proper rest we need. Get well soon.
Toni, good luck on your test tomorrow. Hopefully if won't be too bad if you are sedated. I hat the dentist too.
Both in the same week. Yuk! Your'e right this is a great WOE. It really does give you energy.
Fillise, I'm with you on that menopause thing. Bring it on.
Pooch, Give yuor daughter a big hug from all of us and tell her we are routing for her. You can't maker her do it. SHe has to want to herself. I think your good example will eventually wear off on her.
Monet, You are wearing me out with all that painting and stripping wallpaper. Come on over to my place. My family room needs painting. Ceilings are about 15' tall.
Solshine, have a ball whitewater rafting. You are braver than me.
Fruit, When you and I reach our goal, I want to go partying with you!!
Gatorgal, Have a safe trip. Cuba, sounds very interesting.
Kimmy, Gosh only 2 1/2 years old and needs that much work? Of course as soon as the warranty is up, everything starts going bad. I hate car trouble. Good luck.
Sef. I love to read, but have never read the HP books. Maybe I should. They sound interesting and I always liked Nancy Drew> (Boy that dated me!)
Almost time to go home. Hope to be able to drop in for the chat tonite. Have a great and legal night all. Hope the scale is good to everyone tomorrow.
Jackie
257/203/145
10-10-01
tree
04-09-2002, 04:48 PM
Pooch - I agree with Fillise, just give her a hug, and tell her how beautiful she is. Focus on another attribute, her eyes, her hair, her curviness. My DS and I had such different body types (back in HS), she had a figure eight, and I was a stick (but a thin stick :s: ), and I always wanted her curves. If you try to help (ie take over for 2 weeks), she'll just resent you. Wait until she comes to you for advice.
CountryMom - have you tried the brown, or basmati brown, or wild rice, they're lower GI than white rice. I loooove the smell of basmati rice! My DM swears by this. Cook your rice. Let it cool completely (stick in refrig overnight). Package in appropo serving size in ziplocks, and freeze. When you want rice, nuke the bag (1-3min?) in the microwave. I've heard that you shouldn't put plastic in the microwave, so if you want to avoid that, put the rice in a bowl, add a bit of water (for moisture) and nuke away... Too much nuking will make it dry so be careful.
Sheann - prayers to your son. :angel: Sometimes the HMO's make me so mad! :mad: Hopefully, the doc can push it through so you can get confirmation.
Gator - have a wonderful trip! :cool:
Trish - I don't do meatballs, but I do sausage-shaped/rolls of salisbury steak, which is similar. I always add oatmeal (ie 1/2 cup to 1# of meat mix), it helps it keep it moist, and an egg, which acts like glue. I also broil them in the toaster/broiler oven.
Gracious - hope you're getting better. Years ago, my DH came down with walking pneumonia, right after a cold, and he ended up passing out too. He hit his head on his car door as he went down - nice concussion there! Luckily, some honest soul found him, found his DF's phone number in his wallet, and called him. They ended up rehydrating him with 6 bags of fluid! So push those fluids! I think you should get your a bell so you can ring your DH when you need something, and be a couch potato until you get well. :s: Honey, you should milk this for all its worth!
Well, I gotta go.
Trishaloo
04-09-2002, 05:03 PM
I want to try and make it to chat tonight. Is there a link somewhere? What do I next? Help!!!
Toni48
04-09-2002, 05:20 PM
me to..
Tranquil
04-09-2002, 05:38 PM
Wow, what a heck of a day! I am still at work, and will continue to be here for sometime.... My son was hurt on the playground at school, screaming in pain and not moving his neck, but nobody saw him fall or get hit, off to the emergency room he goes
- I run out of the office in tears thinking the worst, meet my grandmother at the ER, thankfully she works for that hospital, as he was seen right away - okay - Mr. Dramatics!!! He had pulled a muscle in his neck and shoulder, now I know it is painful -
very painful - I get them where I cannot move my neck for days - told hot and cold compress and Motrin and he will be fine :) Well, I am THANKFUL that my prayers on the way to the hospital were answered and he is fine... just one of those scares. Because of this I had to go back to work and make up for all the stuff that HAD to be done....I was swamped already.... Meanwhile, this all happened right after the baby shower was over... that went very well. I want to have another baby just so I can have all that new stuff they have come out with in the past 10 years!!!! NOT, ha.....
Well my TOM is around the corner - lurking in the midst - just waiting to pounce, so I cannot wait for that weigh in day on Friday when I know water has passed on and I am starting to metamorph back to normal....or maybe not normal, but the usual ;)
Gracious - Glad you are feeling better, it sounded like whatever you had was a bit on the scary side!!!! Thanks for the encouragement - they were all going on and on about
how good that cake was, and with my sick sense of humor as I munched on a pickle :) I said out loud, that cake is poison, poison you hear me!!! Poison!!! Yeah, well they did not think it was that funny, but they have to work with me so I got those ever so polite smiles - and weird looks....hahahaha....but I resisted - I ate my sandwich which by the way was absolutely delicious - I only ate ½ because I was afraid the bread would not be all that legal because it just tasted oh so good - even though you could see the cracked wheat and seeds in it..... I am OP and staying that way!!! YIPPEEEEE!!!!!
Jack-K - thanks for the support - and yes, I DID IT, I resisted!!!!!
Well back to the grind - Sabrina
Toni48
04-09-2002, 05:49 PM
Congradulations!!!! You did it! No posion cake for you......
Debelli
04-09-2002, 06:22 PM
CHAT TONIGHT AT 9:15PM EST!!! HOPE YOU'LL BE THERE!!!
There's a link at the top of the board that says CHAT, just click on that link and it will take you to the sign on screen. Once in, if it doesn't take you right to the SB ROOM, just look for it and click on that. If for any reason you have trouble getting in that way, e-mail me, I have a direct link to our chat room in my files.
Sorry I don't have time to do a post now, off to the school for our 7pm meeting!!!!!!!!!!!
Deb
Frog Lover
04-09-2002, 08:12 PM
Evening all! Have read the boards for the week but haven't been able to respond. Up too early in the morning and in the bed too late at night is making me one tired girl!
Went to the doc yesterday about the going pelvic pain (vulvodinia). Am constantly learning that the docs know VERY little about this. The best part was that Mr. FROG went with me to the GYNO!! :lol: Wish I coulda taken his picture. He was flippin' through those magazines in that lobby so fast it was clear that he wasn't reading anything in 'em. Then we were supposed to meet the doc in his office but the nurse put us in the exam room instead. When she realized her mistake she offered to move us and I said "No Way!" I though it would be good for him to meet the stirrups and see the exam lights. Too bad all the metal poke and prod tools were put out of view! :devil: I wasn't there for an exam, just a consult for my problem. After I told him about the MIZERY I was feeling when on the medicine last summer he was shocked that I was so whacked out on it. No drugs this time, just topical treatments. Will try these until I go back in July. Oh boy... Anyway, it was a great experience for Mr. Frog to darken the door of the gyno! It made me feel like the whole thing isn't a problem that I will have to face alone.
Went to a step class yesterday morning and my calves are aching. The last time I went to one was just before I started SB and weighed 200#. My feet ached and I had a hard time keeping up then. Yesterday I was the person I used to hate in those classes. It was so much easier than it used to be and I am thankful for my current level of fitness. Of course you always want to be more than you are, but yesterday I was reminded of how far I've come.
Just finished a great dinner - spaghetti with meat (ground turkey) sauce, salad and SF-FF jello pudding for desssert. :ink: But I am stuffed. Bet the scale will be up in the a.m. because I ate meat tonight. Isn't that right BOB?
I seem to be having a hard time being 100% OP lately too. I have good days and bad. There are candy dishes all over the place at work and Monday the Easter Bunny came late and gave me a bunny. :rolleyes: Gotta do better!
It is money talk night here, post-poned from last night, plus I have to do some things to get the Southern Living at Home stuff going, so I may not make it to chat.
DEB - tell the kids hey! It was wonderful that they thought of me on the coasters! I used to go to that park every year at my birthday. Lots and lots of memories. Glad that you made it home safe and sound. I know Eli musta been glad to see his crew come home. We are enjoying the coffee immensely! Thanks again for it and my key-ute frog! I put him on the front porch on a shelf with all his other swamp buds! HEY! Register for the 1/2!!!
SOL - Hope your paw gets better soon! WTG on the mileage! Hey to the miester!
I hate to do it guys, but I gotta go! Mr. Frog just came in to get the checkbook for inspection! :eek: :lol:
Peace,
FROG
The Quilter
04-09-2002, 08:49 PM
Hi Everybody!!!
Yes, I didn't fall off the face of the earth. Just thought I'd stop in and report. I am very busy working on two video projects for our nieces. Both need to be done by the end of May and we are feeling the pressure. So guess who has NO time to read all these wonderful posts. I want to know what's going on, but I just can't handle it right now.
So I didn't want anybody to worry. I'm still firmly planted on top of the wagon. We ate out three times this weekend, so I'm not expecting much for the weigh in tomorrow. But I will do it and I will let you know. Walked twice with Maddie on the weekend. Did 1.5 miles both times. Then tonight did 23 minutes on the TM with three teeny, tiny jogs. Felt great.
Hope you all are well. Take care. I'll be back soon in more details and to respond to everybody and to meet everybody who's new when life settles down.
Good luck for all the weighers tomorrow. Think thinner, think thinner, think thinner.
Kim
Fillise
04-09-2002, 10:28 PM
Hello everyone.
I've been bad again today but in a completely different way. According to fitday, I've eaten less than 1000 calories today. All of it SB legal of course, but just not enough of it. I feel it too, I am really wiped out. I can tell my body hasn't had enough fuel. The upshot was I just wasn't hungry--in fact with the stomach cramping from TOM, the last thing I wanted today was food. I did drink water. I'd fix a bowl of SF icecream or SF pudding tonight, but my stomach is still icky. So I'm going to listen to it and hope that it is feeling better tomorrow. I know it is not good to do this--and on a normal day it would be impossible. But I'll make sure to eat some high quality protein tomorrow and plenty of calories so my body won't go into starvation mode. Actually given the excesses of last week, I'm still averaging more than 1600 calories per day over the last two weeks.
Frog--Hang in there. I think it is double hard to stay OP when you feel bad otherwise (see above). I hope the topical treatments work so that you don't have to go back on that horrible nasty medicine. I cannot beleive you got DH to go to the gyno with you! I'd love to hear his take on it!
Quilter--It's good to hear from you and know that you are ok.
Tranquil--I'm so glad to hear that DS is ok! That must have been soooo scary!
OK--I'm give out. Got to go to bed. Who wants to bet I'm ravenous when I wake up in the AM!
Susan
sef
04-10-2002, 12:51 AM
HiedieHo All!!!!!
Had to take a break from stitching. I hate the project I am doing! The background is pre-printed and you do the highlighting, to make it look sorta three dimensional. It is hard to see, it is a kit and the material is not my choice. If I had known when I bought it, I wouldn't have, even though it will fit perfectly with the bathroom decor! I will not quit! Carp! CArp! Carp!
Sorry I didn't make it to chat, GD had homework, she is computyer knowledgeable and has a web page and her and a couple of friends work together. It's amazing to me what can be done!
Does that date me and make me old fashioned? It doesn't take Nancy Drew to date me. I just have to say Sophie Tucker, Shelly Berman, Mae West, dish washers that were two hands, etc. etc.!
Take care all, sef
Frog Lover
04-10-2002, 06:46 AM
The scale is NOT my friend! I told the chatters last night that when I eat meat on Tuesday nights the scale is up the on Wednesday morning... and it is! I'm up 2 pounds from yesterday!
Honestly, I am VERY sure that my illegal snacking has gotten the best of me! I have a large chalkboard in my kitchen and I wrote no sugar, no fat, no snacks on it in hopes that it is enough of a reminder. The treats at work that used to NEVER tempt me are difficult to stray away from! :mad:
I am feeling frustrated with myself! I am not seeing changes in my clothes at the moment, so I know I am not eating right. I also worry that I am not eating enough some days and too much on others. The fat and carbs are probably too high. I tempted to stick with the 6 small meals a day as prescribed by Body-for-Life, even though that seems like too much food for me, and see how it goes. I am also willing to think about eating illegal SB foods that are BFL legal (i.e., small plain baked potato). I am no abandoning ship, just altering the course. ;)
Well the number on the scale has certainly given me incentive to work hard at the gym tonight. I didn't get up and go this morning because I was tired and my calves are still aching from step class on Monday! :eek:
I hope others had more success today on the scales today than I have!
FILLISE - Thanks for the note. I don't feel all that bad, just have some mild, intermittent pain. Doc has hope that this will be something that will disappear with age. I guess that can be one of the benefits of aging! :lol:
TRANQUIL - Glad that you son was ok after his accident on the pg. Hope your Wed is more "tranquil" than your Tues.
SEF - I'd like to read the Harry Potter books myself! Just finishing up the Mitford Series books by Jan Karon. Have you read them? Great, lighthearted books! By the way, I heard on the news yesterday about the donut truck theives in your area! That was too funny!
Hello to all the people I missed!
Gotta go get ready for work!
Have a great day all!
Peace,
FROG
EDIT: Just did my body fat percentage after breakfast and a shower. It is the lowest yet! :spin: Sooooo maybe the weight gain is related to increase in muscle mass, but I still know I'm not eating like I should! Oh well, I'll take the good with the bad! :lol:
Toni48
04-10-2002, 06:49 AM
Good Wednesday morning all. Just dropping in before leaveing for the hospital. Nothing to drink so nooooo coffee. Ugh... I want to go back to sleep.... But I got on the scales and was so excited had to post before I leave. I lost 2 lbs. this week. I'm so pleased. Well better finished getting ready. I can tell DH is running late. Have a great day. And hope you all do really well. Enjoyed the little bit of chat I was there for. Thank you for making me feel so welcome...
213/197/130
fruitloupe
04-10-2002, 08:05 AM
Good Morning!
Happy WIW to everyone! I'm down 2.5 since last Wednesday - maybe I need to be a beer lush more often! JUST KIDDING!!!:lol:
Hopefully soon I'll be able to move down to the 200 notch on my scale. I'll have to slide the top weight all the way over (I have a doctor's scale) but that's ok - the bottom one won't be on 250!
Haven't had time to read the posts from yesterday so I'll try to catch up tonight.
FROG: Those 2 pounds are probably muscle. I can't imagine that just cause you ate meat you gained!?!? You are looking fine girl - keep it up!
TONI: Way to go on the loss!! Keep up the good work!
Lemme run! Gotta get to work!
Missy aka Beer Lush and Snotty Bubblebiscuit
284/256.5/170
gracious
04-10-2002, 08:23 AM
Good morning everyone! This sickie is still on this side of the grave but I must say, I thought the worst was over but perhaps it isn't. I have a sore throat now, phlemy cough and am simply tired. Oh well....
WIW was not bad to me, all things considered. Since Friday when I first began to feel sick, I have not been drinking my usual 4-5 litres of water a day. In fact, I have barely been drinking water at all. Yesterday I finally managed 2.5 litres but that was the first time since Friday. The other days I don't think I drank any! :o I couldn't bring myself to drink cold beverages when I was so chilled to the bone. Hopefully I will keep my water intake up and get it back to 4 litres. Oh..after all that babbling, I am 164.5 today and I am pleased with that.
Last night was the children's Spring Concert at their Christian School and it was wonderful. I am so grateful for that school because of the Christian atmosphere, the loving teachers, the fantastic academics ( academically it rates as the highest in the province as far as I am aware ..the kids in Kindergarten are reading fluently already and cursive write just as an example). The music pastor of the church also teaches the music classes there and does such a great job. They had various handbell choirs, recorders, soloists, singing choirs...all students and all marvelous.
Of course my son in kindergarten was exceptionally cute and talented as he banged his cymbals in time! :smug: I was sitting there, bawling my eyes out at they played *Onward Christian Soldiers* on their variety of instruments then sang all the verses of *Jesus Loves Me*....parents just eat that stuff up! My daughter, in Grade 2 who just got her Report Card back that afternoon with yet another 98% average *read bragging mother's voice here* :D sang very well in her 2 choir pieces. She is such a timid creature and always looks so tortured up there. I am happy to say she looked more comfortable and less tortured than usual! Well, we gotta look for the positives, right? She is a shy sweet girl and I wouldn't want her different. She is who she is and that is fine!
TREE- I'll take your advice and see what else I can get out of doing today! :lol: I must admit, I would rather feel better than get out of some housework. I can't imagine what it must be like to be truly ill. We take our health for granted don't we?
TRANQUIL- Way to go on your victory over that cake! Makes you feel good just knowing that you *can* do it, doesn't it? Keep it up!
POOCH- I have always had a bad self image of myself, even when I was in beauty pageants and all those silly things. I spent some time the other day reading on the Eating Disorders board on this 3FC site just out of curiousity. It was scary, sad and so ...mournful. I would rather have a few extra real pounds and be dealing with that than with an eating disorder. The ladies sound so confused. I know why I have my silly mindsets, because of things my parents and sister said to me when I was a chubby child and I never lived it down even when I grew into a thin teenager. What family says has such a profound effect on a child, no matter their age. I had ordered a book just a short while ago and it arrived yesterday. I have a daughter who is 8 years old and very pretty. She does exceptionally well in school and is so obedient. She is my *perfect child* Her 2 brothers are..well...boys! :lol: In any case, she is 50th percentile in both height and weight so she is perfectly average there. In fact she is slim to me. She just turned 8 but can still fit into some 6X clothes. She sometimes asks me if she looks fat in an outfit and that bothers me. I know I am always talking about dieting and exercise and am asking if I look fat. I have stopped that for the most part and have always *tried* to talk about being *healthy*. It is not a weight issue but a health issue I say. I am babbling now but I am concerned that she not turn out messed up in the head like I was/am because of what my family said.
I bought a book and have begun to read it. So far it looks wonderful to me. I am a Christian and I do not know your stand on such things, but this book is written by a Christian counsellor and does refer to Biblical concepts. I am going to post an url where you can read about this book if you are interested. It is written by a mother (who herself had suffered with bulimia) with a daughter who had these same concerns. It has been very well received..please read the comments on the url if you are interested.
It is called: "Mom, I feel fat!" : Becoming your daughter's ally in developing a healthy body image by Sharon A. Hersh
I gotta get off here before I write my own book! ;)
Have a great WIW girls!
pooch
04-10-2002, 08:56 AM
WIW – down another 2 pounds (total –34 since Jan 16)
I want to thank everyone for the kind words and advice about my daughter. We had a great heart to heart yesterday and I let her know what a special beautiful woman she's becoming. When the weight issue came up I let her know that she only need to lose weight if she is doing it for herself and not because of what others think. I let her know I am there to help her and guide her but that I didn't want her to resent me or feel like I was pushing her to become someone different. It was such a good talk – a truly wonderful mother / daughter moment. She said she wants me to help her learn about this WOE but that she is going to take it slow (baby steps). I am so proud of her no matter what she decides. I think I was more worried that she would think I was judging her. She said she doesn't think that. Thanks again everyone – I'll keep you posted.
Tranquil – glad to hear your son was not seriously hurt. We had a similar scare a few years ago. The school called and said my son got hurt during field day and was bleeding from his ear. I rushed up thinking the worse like you and it had turned out that another kid was poking others will a long stick type weed. My son had turned to avoid it and it went in his ear and scratched his eardrum. There was a very tiny drop of blood but from the call I was expecting gushing amounts from some horrible head injury. We were both lucky.
Frog – you are such an inspiration – great job in the step class. It is amazing how we prejudge the worse in ourselves saying we can never do that or look a certain way. I have a long way to go before I get were you are but just a few months ago I would get winded just going up and down the stairs in our house. I have a hip problem which limits a lot of exercise options for me (no aerobics, no running..) but hope that once my weight gets manageable I will be able to do more.
Friut – congrats on the 2.5 loss – yippie!!!!
Gracious – I think you said it perfect that "it's a health issue not a weight issue". It's exactly what I was telling my daughter as to my reasons for taking control. I knew I was fat but didn't care (made lots of excuses – my favorite being that God keeps me fat because he knows I would wear skimpy clothes – haha). What got me going was that I knew I would not live a long life if I continued overeating and medical problems were starting to pop up due to my poor health. I too was afraid to talk with my daughter about her health because I thought she would take it the wrong way. Now that she is interested in making a change I want to support her but only if it's for the right reasons. What is scary is the body images that our society is placing on young girls – it's unrealistic and gives them such pressure to be thin. Like I said, you have it right that everyone needs to look at being healthy not just thin. The book sounds really good.
Congrats to all the other losers this week – way to go!!
TTFN
Denise
Ellen
04-10-2002, 09:13 AM
Still up two. Feeling very discouraged.
Solly
04-10-2002, 09:52 AM
Happy WIW All,
The scale was good to me this week. Down 2, (the same 2 I gained last week) Oh well, at least it is moving in the right direction.
Tranquil, Glad to hear there was nothing serious with your son. That can be so scary. WTG on not eating the cake. Next time it will be even easier.
Frog, Loved the story about Mr. Frog's visist to the Dr. Yes it is good to be reminded how far we've come. We always want more and quicker. It's hard to believe that it took along time to put on and it will take a long time to take off, I think we fixate on the bottom number too much.
I don't understand the meat thing. I eat meat every night.
Toni. WTG on the 2#. Hope your test go well.
Fruit,WTG on 2.5#. Have another beer!! I too can't wait to get uner that 200 mark. 2 more to go. Sure hope it's next week. I'll have to kick it up a little this week.
Gracious, You need to start feeling better. Hate that you can't kick this. Congrats to your DD on her good report. She sounds so cute.
I bet you are proud with every right to be.
Pooch, sounds like a wonderful talk you and your daughter had. Best of luck to her.
Monet, Hang in there girlfriend. Maybe you are in a stall. You could be losing inches in lieu of pounds. I know it's hard when you don't lose. I feel like its a week wasted, but then clothes will feel better. Something is probably going on somewhere. Good luck.
Enjoyed the chat last nite. Congrats to al the losers today.
:eek:
Jackie
257/201/145
10-10-01
Tranquil
04-10-2002, 10:04 AM
Well this is my first official WIW, and I feel pretty good about it considering that it is really wrong timing for me to weigh in.....a total of 2.5 lbs.!!!!!
Toni - thanks :) Congrats on your loss!!!
Fillise - hope you are feeling better today
Frog - thanks, I too hope it is Tranquil - hahahaha!!!! It has to be :) Congrats on the body fat calculations being better.
Fruitloupe - Congrats on your loss too!
Monet: Just remember that song with the ant and the rubber tree plant!
Gracious - thanks! Sorry you are still sick...the children’s concert sounded so sweet!!!
Pooch - WOW you really did have a scare too! Glad we both were lucky and the injuries were not severe :) This morning he was all stiff - we transferred all his books to a rolling kids suitcase, that way he would not strain that muscle too much today. Congrats on your loss - Again, WOW, 34 lbs!!!! that is great!!! Gives me encouragement.
Jack-K - thanks and congrats to you too!!!!
And to anyone else, congratulations and it gives me so much encouragement to hear your success!
Back to work I go, Sabrina
Debelli
04-10-2002, 10:05 AM
Good Wednesday Morning Everyone:wave:
Okay, not such a good Wed. morning for moi. Went to sleep feeling barfy and sick last night, hit me all of a sudden and couldn't figure out why either. Felt sick all night. Woke up this morning and didn't feel better until I payed hommage to the Porcelain Gods. Feeling better now, but not enough to go jog/walk at this point. Actually, just feel like crawling right back into bed, which I may just do after I take Lauren to school in a little while. I don't have anything pressing to do today until 12:30 when I have to go to school to do a few hours of volunteer work.
Well, IT'S WEIGH IN WEDNESDAY!!!! I hope you all have good news to report with the scales. I'm down a pound from yesterday, but still up from my lowest and also up since I left for NC. I'm hoping that not feeling so hot today will give me a loss tomorrow-hey, any way I can get a loss I'll take it, that is, without killing myself;) I'm not going to be too hopeful for next weeks WIW, TOM is due, joy oh joy!
ELI is leaving for COLORADO on Sunday morning. He was suppose to not leave until Monay morning but it seems there's a Awards Dinner on Sunday night and those who are supposedly suppose to get an award are going to be there, hence they leave before the others. He won't be home until Thursday night, I believe. They have him leaving out of Ft. Lauderdale airport, and hour away, so we have to leave REALLY early on Sunday morning so he can be there by 6am or so-his flight leaves at 8:30am.
Thanks to all of you who joined the chat last night. Sorry I was late and had to exit early-I thought at least making an appearance was better than nothing. The way that meeting was going last night I wonder just how late they went for!!!!
For those of you who weren't in chat, I mentioned that I had changed my cellular phone plan where I now have free nationwide LD after 9:00pm and on weekends. If anyone would like to chat once in a while, you can e-mail me your telephone number and I'd be happy to give you a buzz one evening or on the weekend. Some of you can think of it as the DETOX DUNGEON via the phone lines:devil:
Well, I have absolutely NO EXCUSES to not be able to play catch-up with all the posts I haven't had time to respond to today, so here I go...
BOB, I'll be sure never to tell you any secrets!!! I see you just LOVE ratting on FRUIT;) The water was good up there, but I swear, I didn't drink enough. Mom has a well that's about 250 feet deep, so it was def. great water. I have no idea what happened to me up there-must of been that thin air in the mountains going to my brain the wrong way. We did go to the Forge place, hadn't remembered your message about that until we had already stopped there. Didn't buy but one sf cracker item there, no jelly/jam, didn't buy any jelly/jam anywhere-almost did at the Farmers Mkt but decided to wait til next time. We did take the way you mentioned back, but can't imagine how it saved us any time??
JACK-K, CONGRATS on riding yourself of those 2lbs this week-definitely heading in the right direction! Hey, I just realized you were in Louisville. Am I wrong in thinking you aren't that far from Cincinatti??? If not, you should try to join those gals who are meeting up there this summer!!!! KIMMY, BIGK and QUILTER are meeting. Thanks for missing me-I need y'alls guidence just as much, trust me!
GOTTA, I think you had a revelation during that rainy walk of yours in realizing that you are definitely NOT alone in this and there are many others who are facing the same weight battle as yourself. Barring any health reasons why someone can't lose weight, I personally think if you want it bad enough, you can achieve your weight loss goals. You just have to decide if you want a piece of candy (chips, cookies, etc) or the weight loss more. What's REALLY more important to YOU? We are definitely behind you 100%, now you have to get behind yourself and believe in yourself as much as we do:D You can do it!!!!
TRAQUIL, CONGRATS on your first official WIW loss!!! That's wonderful to lose 2.5lbs this week, wtg!! WHEW! Glad to hear there was nothing seriously wrong with you DS!!! My gosh, that would scare the crap out of me too. It made me think of an incident that a friend of mine had with her son. He came to her with a bloody nose and she rushed him to the hospital where they told her it was due to him picking at it!!!!!!!! You thank God for it not being serious and then want to sorta laugh after the fact-though, not when you get the hospital bill!!!! As long as he's okay, that's the most important thing. I LOVE PUBLIX CAKES! BUT, since on SB I haven't touched them. MONET and I were talking about how we love them when they are frozen, the icing esp. Maybe you should ask MONET what's in those cakes. She said if you knew you'd probably never want to eat them again anyhow. She was a cake decorator for Publix, so she knows. Guess it's really not an issue for you since you didn't touch the cake anyhow, which I congratulate you in NOT doing, but possibly knowledge for the future;) My HUMMUS RECIPE is on the board, along with some other ME dishes. I would highly suggest you try to see if your library has the book titled A TASTE OF LEBANON. It's the best book I have and it's literally fallen apart. Wonderful and easy recipes in there. Is your boss originally from Lebanon, or just Lebanese decent? Eli is from SAIDA, in S. Lebanon and still has family back there. Oye, if your bosses Mom brough in some desserts, I don't know if even I could say no, depending on what they are. You know, with some agave, you COULD make some legal ME desserts, like baklava!! Hope you can make it to the next get together in FL. Hoping someone will be coming through FL before JAN to give us a reason to have another get together before JAN, but if not, it will def. be JAN. If you need info on the WDW you can just ask FROG or SOL. MEL has also signed up, not sure who else. We'll be TEAM SUGAR BUSTERS!!!!
SHEANN, I'm so sorry to hear all that's been happening not only with your Mom, but with your son as well. Have you heard any news since your last post? Please keep us informed on what's going on-our thoughts and prayers that it's nothing serious are with you and your family.
FILLISE, thanks for posting that info on wrinkles and a low GI diet-I'm seeing almost daily more of the assets of this WOE, it's just not about weight loss anymore!!!
GRACIOUS, glad to hear you're feeling better. As MONET mentioned, I did remember you, the reason why I asked about you since I hadn't seen a post from you for a while before I left, as well as knowing the fact that the two of you were together on another board before heading here. I'll forgive YOU, I guess the sickness just ate away at the ol brain a bit, eh????? LOL!!!!:lol: You are definitely right, MONET is a sweet woman and you would definitely love her too! Okay, I think you may have told me before, but how far is NB from Toronto, or Montreal-just in case I ever make a bee line for Canada.
TRISH, I got tired just reading your post of all you got done Monday! Isn't it great to have the energy to feel like Wonder Woman?? That's great that your chiro. mentioned your weight loss, nice when people take notice. I do count 1 serving (approx 18 pretzels) as 1 starchy carb-glad you like them-can you see them being used in a crust?? YUM!!!
POOCH, CONGRATS on your 2lb loss this week, that's a great amount of weight you've lossed thus far!!! Hmmm. The daughter issue. It's a Catch 22 situation. Being fat my entire life I know how it feels and how people react, eps. kids/teenagers-they can be so cruel. My daughter LAUREN is in the same situation as I was at her age. She turned 14 in January and definitely needs to lose some weight. She's a bit taller than I am so it doesn't show as much as it would on someone shorter, but it's very evident she has a weight problem. I would take a guess she's closing in around 190-200lbs at this point. She's also wearing a 38D bra at this young age. If I say something, she gets pissed yet, if I don't say something I feel like I'm not doing my duty as a Mom-between a rock and a hard place. I don't want her to follow in my footsteps and she has the added problem of possibly getting diabetes as it runs in both families and her father developed in a few years ago-you'd think that alone would help her get on track, nope. I now realize what my parents, esp. my Mom went through with me as a child and how hard it was to deal with this problem as I am going through some of the same things with Lauren at this point. Of course, I'd love for her to do something NOW on her own to conquer this problem and I'm really hoping that her starting high school may push her to want to do something positive, but I may just have to leave her alone and let her learn as I did-and hope and pray it won't take her til she's almost 40years old to figure it all out. I can definitely sympathize!!!! On your pretzels, personally, I try not to buy anything with hydrogenated oils. Do you have a FRESH MARKET near you? They have gread SD PRETZELS.
TONI, CONGRATS on your 2lb loss this week!!!!! How did things go with the GERD testing? Hope all went well! Good luck at the dentist tomorrow. I have to go, seems I broke off part of my tooth in NC while flossing. It's actually a baby tooth I never lost (none underneath to push it out) and I'm afraid they'll want to take it all out and put in a fake one:eek: Not going for a while if I can help it!!! If I don't get out early in the morning for my exercise, you can be 95% sure I won't do it in the evening. Too much goes on during the day and I find too many excuses not to go by then. Also, I find that when I exercise in the morning it dampens my appetite, which I've read in many articles that others feel the same way. BUT, whenever you can do your exercising, and however much you can do, it's better than nothing-right?
MONET, you can't let those 2 mystery pounds discourage you. I know I sure get discouraged when I gain 5-6lbs in a week, but I know they aren't fat pounds, just mystery pounds and if I just be patient, they'll come of just a they mysteriously came on. You MAY want to try increasing your caloric intake though, that may help. I personally think you should be eating more, but then again, with the meds and thyroid problems you probably know yourself better than I. Hang in there girl!!!!
SOL, I'm so proud of you, 8 miles-girl, you are going to leave me in the dust soon! What's the latest news on the puppy watch?? Any due date yet?? Any names picked out?? I love rafting down the Ocoee with the kids a few years back-what a wonderful day you'll have!!! Wish we could of gone last week, but it was too darn cold!!!!
ZANNE, so what's your plans for your birthday tomorrow????I hope you have a wonderful birthday!!!! Hey, I missed this about your allergic reaction to the preztels-what happened???
COUNTRY, join the crowd, my family has thought I was nuts long ago!!!!
QUIV, if you can get through those TOM cravings, AND work out, you will see that scale go down easy! I get ravenous during TOM and mid-cycle and though I eat SB LEGAL FOODS, it's always WAYYY to much, but it seems that's what my body wants during these times.
KIMMY, I know what you mean about the van. I just had some work on mine and have to take it back-window still not fixed and need a new evaporator for the a/c. Mine is a '98 Windstar. I hate having to put money into a car, but I guess it's better than making payments AND having car repairs, so I shouldn't complain-doesn't help any how, does it?!? Seems you are doing great in your exercising-95 sit-ups, I'm wishing I could do 5!!!!!!!!!! LOL!!!
SEF, are we journaling?? You know that will more than likely give you answers to why you aren't losing. Hey, e-mail me your phone number so I can give you a DETOX DUNGEON phone call-maybe just the mere sound of my voice will scare the crap out of you, thus maybe a pound or two loss perhaps??????????
FROG, sounds like BP had a darn good time at the gyno's office! LOL!! What did you think about the artice from FIRST that I gave you? Glad to hear they suggest ointment for the problem now, and I pray it works well. Would you believe when I got to 6 Flags we had to wait 40 minutes in line just to get their tickets, then another line to get in the gate? They had about 6 hours there and they were only able to get on 4 rides, the lines were so long-didn't help it was opening day. The first thing they told me when they got in the car was how they screamed RENEEEEE down the coasters! They really had a blast with you and you made a good impression on them:D Glad you are liking the coffe-don't worry, you'll be getting more in Oct., I'm going to make sure I'm well stocked!!!! Don't worry about the gain, you knew that this would happen. As for being back on track 100%, you do your best. Being so close to your goal I think that will get your moving in the right direction-and as you said, your BF is low and that says more than what the scale does I think. Honestly, to me, you look great just as your are!!!
QUILTER, glad to see you are still around and kicking butt-seems you are doing well and I'm glad to see that. Hope things settle down with you soon so we can see more of you on the board-you know how I love your posts!!!! Tell Paul I say howdy!
FRUIT, CONGRATS on the 2.5lb loss this week-no, I don't reocmmend you drink another 13 beers-how the heck you can drink all that I'll never know-eek! Just think of what it COULD of been if you HADN'T drank those beers.
Well, I think I've got everyone covered now-hopefully. It's after 10am here and I'm ready to go try and get some berries to eat for breakfast, maybe some much needed water too. I may try to climb into bed for an hour or so before I have to get ready to go to the school.
Please remember, TOMORROW IS RECIPE DAY so if you have any good SB LEGAL RECIPES that you'd like to share with the board, please try to post them tomorrow.
Will check in later today!!
Toodles
Debbie
194/122/129
Sb since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01
Picture of MEL & DEB a couple weeks ago. MEL'S DS Andrew did his best with Mom's digital:)
http://members.aol.com/eldemila/debandmel.jpg
Fillise
04-10-2002, 11:01 AM
Ok, first things first. I'm down two pounds from yesterday--one of those is a new pound. So I'm at a new low of 234! After last week, I'n surprised to see any loss at all. Of course, If I'd put away 13 beers, I might be showing an even better loss--WTG Fruit!
I'm going to a wedding on Saturday for which I have a new dress. I bought it for Easter and for this wedding. It was just a tad snug Easter Sunday--so hopefully it will be a little looser this weekend.
Monet--hang in there. Sometime you just bouce around for no apparent reason.
Frog--you too--I'm glad you got some positive confirmation with the Body fat measurment. Try to remember how the sugar saps your energy. It really is poison.
Den--What a great picture of you and Mel! I like your hair with the highlights.
Tranquil--WTG! Congrats on the 2.5--that's a great loss!
Gracious--Uh-oh, I hope you aren't relapsing. The flu really does take 10 days to 2 weeks to get out of your body. Please don't overdo it.
Jack-K--Good for you--get those two pounds off so you can break new ground! I'm rooting for you to break that 200 barrior in the next week or two! I'm going to be right behind you!
UH-oh-phone's ringing--time to get tot work.
Congrats to ALL the losers! Everyone else hand in there!
Susan
300/234/150
music teach
04-10-2002, 11:20 AM
Finally, a :D WIW. I've lost those 3 pounds that I picked up last week and I'm down to 151.:)I'm trying really hard to stay OP and have done well. Today I'm trying to avoid the teacher's lounge where they have goodies out. Today is Paraprofessional Day and we are honoring our teacher aides, who BTW do a wonderful job. Anyway we're having pizza for lunch. :nono: But, since I am soooo good:rolleyes:I brought my lunch. No pizza for me. Now, if I can just stay away from the dessert.
We're having 2nd and 3rd grade PE programs today. Yeah, I know, I'm music teach and not pe teach, but the pe teacher and I do lots of stuff together - music and movement, so I'm helping out. Totally stressful day for her and in turn for me.
DEB: Hope you feel better.
TRANQUIL: WTG on those 2.5 lbs.
JACK-K: Congrats on the 2 lbs. Oh and BTW, welcome. I don't think I ever did that.:)
FROG: Mr. Frog at the gyno???? The only time Dennis went with me was during pregnancies. He did ask what went on during those yearly exams. Just hearing about it was enough for him.:o
MONET: Hang in there. Been there, done that. It will go down if you stick with it. I know you will.
POOCH: 34 lbs! That is great!! Glad you were able to talk with your daughter. I was always chunky as a kid and it can really hurt the way you see yourself. I hope I can talk to my daughters like that when needed as they get older.
GRACIOUS: I'm with you on the cough and crud. Sorry your are not feeling well. It's allergy season big time here and we are all snotty. I could probably lose another lb or two if I could clear the crud out of my head. Your kids' program sounds cute. And, yes, you brag on that report card.
FRUIT: WTG on the 2.5!
TONI: Hope everything goes well today. WTG on the 2 lb loss.
I know I didn't get to everyone, but it's time to get ready for the programs.
168/151/145(or maybe 140??)
AdronsGirl
04-10-2002, 11:38 AM
I am down 6 lbs. since last week :D Not that I expect that to be a normal occurence, but at least it makes up for only having lost 3 lbs. in the last 4 weeks..... I am just about to undergrow my 22 shorts - I realize that I am spending a good deal of time hitching them up!
I didn't make it to water aerobics this morning - as I was getting ready to go, the plumber called and said he'd be here to fix our shower at 8:30:o Great. So I sayed here and made Adron take Audrey to school. Yesterday, after class, my instructor took me to meet some of the personal trainers at the gym, and suggested I get a fitness assessment asap so I can really see how I'm doing. She also offered to go with me to any classes I wanted to take, just so I didn't have to go alone! Isn't she awesome????
I am so far behind here - happy birthday to Zanne and NASCAR!!!
Deb - so glad you had a wonderful vacation! I am really intrigued by ME food, as I have never had anything like that. I think I'm going to have to just jump right in and start cooking new things to see how they go over with the family!
Beth - good grief! I hope that your kitty gets better soon, and that the coughs go away with no problem :p Just think, pollen season is about to be in full force....... You are in my prayers!
Fran - welcome! Quivondra is so lucky to have a buddy like you!!!
Quivondra - may I come over and raid you fridge? Mine is a little bare at the moment, and I am craving some nice juicy grapes or a plump little peach <<<sighhhhhhh>>>
sef - thank you for that sermon. I was in dire need of fire and brimstone! I really need to get to the library to read the HP books before all the little kiddos get out of school and hog them all summer. Have you seen the movie? Adron and I go see more kids movies than anything else, and we both had a ball watching that one! I'm not a big fan of Changing Rooms - Trading Spaces is a lot more fun in my book. Then again, I guess it has a lot to do with what you are used to, huh? BTW - the Nancy Drew doesn't date you, since I grew up obsessed with reading those books, and I'm only 27. We really ought to get together and party - kids books, needlework...... Goodness knows what else we might find!
Crystle - I know what you mean - that Shrimp Creole sounds awesome! We eat a lot of Cajun food here, and Adron loves his as spicy as possible. Have you tried the white Basmati rice for your family? I love it, and before SB, I would ONLY eat white rice. Still not a big fan of the brown, but I can eat it if I have to.
Pravda - WTG on those 7 lbs!!! Little Callie is in my prayers - hope all is going well for her and her family.
Gracious - how ya doin? No fun being all kinds of sick when I am sure you have better things to be doing! Glad to hear that you enjoyed your children's program - sounds like it was darling!
Toni - agfter my 2nd day of water aerobics, I came home and took a 2 hour nap. Boy did it feel good! But I wasn't nearly as tired after class yesterday, so keep up the good work. Eventually the exercise will energize you, not drain you. I keep hearing that this takes 1-2 weeks, so the end is near. Good luck dealing with your scary week!
Tree - I love your story about the Eating Disorders class - how inspirational! It is so hard to get used to accepting oneself. I can't believe they brought you out oodles of cooked carrots :p I think I would have had to tell them to try again! We don't eat out too much nowdays, but I did while Adron was gone. I had hot wings Monday night (not breaded, of course), and a taco salad for lunch yesterday. He said he had some rice at a Japanese steakhouse, but other than that, he stayed OP. I am so proud of him for being so dedicated to this!!! BTW - I tally losses and gains whenever they register. I am sooooo impatient!
Kimmy - WOW! You look great!!! I am so impressed by those pictures :D
Gator - I hope you have a safe and wonderful trip!
Gotta - you ARE important! I am so glad you are here, working on your goals. These women (and man) are sooo incredible in here! I know what you mean about feeling like family. Isn't that the most amazing thing???
Sheann - I'm sorry to hear about your son. He is in my prayers. HMOs are so ridiculous! I can't believe they won't pay for necessary testing. Maybe his doctors will know how to get everything taken care of as quickly as possibe.
Fillise - love that info on the benefits of this WOE!! So, the combination of a healthy diet, in addition to cremes, etc., should really do me some good then!
Jack-K - Adron LOVES sauteed mushrooms - we have sauteed onions and mushrooms on top of all kinds of stuff here. Now if my kids would just eat them.....
Trishaloo - congrats on your chiropractor noticing your loss! Mine is really fun, and we talked about what I was doing to lose weight about a month ago, and it turns out that one of the receptionists does SB, too. Amazing how widespread this thing is!
Monet - I am so jealous!!! I want to paint, but Adron thinks that since we are renting, we shouldn't waste the money. Geesh - we've only been looking at a house full of "Rosy Beige" walls for 2 years, and paint is cheap! Oh well, I guess if I have survived without color this long, I can certainly go a little longer.
Sol - can I go whitewater rafting with you? Please??? Granted, it is the other side of TN from where I am, but it sure does sound like fun!
Tranquil - so glad your son is okay! Nothing like that to make you think about what we put our moms through when we were growing up.... You had me rolling with your tales of the baby shower! I can't believe you actually told them how you felt about the cake :D That is sooooooo something I would have done!
Frog - I can't believe you got your DH to go with you! Mine is so funny about all that stuff - he went with me when I had to have some gyn surgery in December, but other than that, he stays away from all of that! Awesome to hear that your BF is down - I need to go have mine measured, but I ma sure I am something like 75% :s:
Quilter - great job on the 1.5 miles!!!
Beer Lush - hooray!!!!!!! I am so excited about that change, too!!! I am at 252, so I'm hoping to be able to fall off that little ledge I'm on and be under the 250 mark soon! Doctors scals are awesome having it broken down like that for you. I like having the preset "goals" for me.
And to anyone else I didn't reply to specifically, hello! I hope you ae all doing well :D
Hey Daramus! Where did you go????
Kimmythekid
04-10-2002, 12:15 PM
WIW has been kind to me and to many others....
COngrats to all of those who lost!!! To those who have not, keep focused and don't let the lack of loss get you down!
For me....well, I like to see the scale at a weight for a few days before I claim to be a certain weight. So for the past 3 days, the scale has said 128!!!!!!!!! Lat week I think it said 130...I think Today it said 127!!!! But I will say 128 because I did not eat much yesterday and wil make up for it today! So that makes a total of 20 1 pounds since I started losing, and 11 since SB. 3 more before my final goal.
Actually, I have been trying to really work out more and have been doing well. BUT...my new recumbent bike started making funny noises yesterday...I am going to have to take it back:( which I hate for several reasons...mostly because I have gotten in a good routine and I hate to break it.
Ardonsgirl...thank you. Congrats on the shorts!!! BTW...I did end up watching the Osbournes....LOL!!! All I can say is "OH MY!!!"
Gracious....shounds like a wonderful musical. My 8 & 10 y/o go to a school like that. A college prep/Christian school. I love it and so do they. The book sounds really good too!!! I may have to buy that one.
Deb...hope you get to feeling better. And hey, 1 pound down. Don't focus on the scale! You know that just as much as I ...but practice what you know!
Everyone else....have a great day!
In Him,
Kimmy
Trishaloo
04-10-2002, 02:11 PM
WIW - Down 3, up 2, net loss of 1. I guess that's better than the other way around, though, huh. TOM should be here in about a week or so (these days it gets harder and harder to tell when) I'm not too upset. I have on an outfit today that I had ordered last year but never wore because it was too tight. Well, now it's almost too big. Isn't this fun?
You guys talking about the WDW marathon has gotten me motivated. Our little town has a festival next month and I'm going to do the 5K. My goal is not to be last and finish without passing out. Crystle, want to come join me? I'm registering today so I won't have any excuses (they'll already have my money).
Of course, I missed the chat last night. We had a consultation at Sylvan to discuss my son. We're all making the commitment but whew is it expensive. If it works, it will be worth it, though. He starts tonight, so I'll keep you posted.
Toni - Good luck with your test. I know you're already gone and won't see this until later but know that we're all pulling for you.
Monet - I love the blue and yellow combination. It really seems to be "in" right now so there's lots of stuff to decorate with in those combinations. Hang in there with those 2 pounds. They'll be gone when you least expect it.
Sol - Whitewater rafting? Yikes. I never go in water where I can't see my toes (no Texas beaches for this Texas girl) nor do I want water splashing in my face. Guess I won't be joining you.
Zanne - I live in Pflugerville, just come on down and clean my house when you're done. The weather's beautiful and I promise to keep you away from the food.
Crystle - Are ya'll still about to float away with all the rain or has it settled down some. They said we might get more tomorrow so batten down the hatches.
Kimmy - Oooh, date night with hubby. How fun. Now if you'll just quit hot-rodding around in the van, you wouldn't be having those problems. Just kidding, don't you just hate having to deal with car problems? I always feel so inferior with those mechanic types.
Sef - Thanks for the tip on the meatballs. I was watching Sara Moulton on the Food Network the other night and she had a guest on that said she doesn't pre-cook hers at all. Says they stay moister that way. Ok, I missed the donut truck story. Spill it.
Tree - I'm going to try the rice tip. What a great idea. Does she cook it completely? Does it get sticky at all? I always have left over brown rice.
Tranquil - What a scare with your son. Glad everything is alright, relatively speaking. Way to go staying away from the cake. Fortunately, store bought cakes are not one of my temptations. Aren't WIW's fun when you're losing??
Frog - WTG taking your husband with you to the gyno. I think they should all have to go at least once and yes, be in the room with the stirrups and all the other instruments of torture.
Fillise - Hope you feel better. I'm anxiously awaiting an excuse to buy something new. I did make a pact with myself, though, not to buy anything new until I'm out of the 'plus' sizes and I'm almost there. Today I have on an outfit that I ordered last year but it was too small. Now it's almost too big. Isn't this fun!
Fruit - You go girl. 2 1/2 pounds is great!
Gracious - Have you been to the doctor? Maybe you have something that needs to be treated with antibiotics. Hope you're feeling better soon. Have you tried this yet? Sara (again with the Food Network, yes, I'm a junkie) makes a tea out of ginger slices. She just slices it up and simmers it until it's at the strength that tastes good. She adds honey, but agave should work as well. Helps with the sore throat as well as the upset tummy thing.
Pooch - Another 2 pounds, Woo-Hoo! Sounds like you're on the right track with your daughter. Not that you need us to tell you that, but sometimes I feel better hearing it myself. My husband and I have always been heavy, even as children. He finally said in December when the doctor wanted to put him on medication because of his elevated blood sugar, that he refused to take another pill because he's fat. That was kind of the turning point for both of us. To me, looking better is just a side benefit. I'm just glad we feel better. He's hoping to reduce his blood pressure medication soon. Our oldest son is in great shape, but the youngest one is getting a little on the chunky side. He's very active so I don't worry about him being a couch potato but I do hope he's not heading down the same path we both did. I've been keeping healthier snacks around for all of us but it's hard to eliminate the junk food completely when you're not around. I know, I know, baby steps.
Jack-K - 2 pounds seems to be like the magic number for you guys this week.
Deb - Feeling any better yet? I'm sure you're going to miss Eli while he's away.
Music Teach - Keep repeating Tranquil's mantra: this stuff is poison. I so admire you for being an elementary school teacher. There is a special place for folks like you.
AdronsGirl - You go, you loser, you. Water aerobics sounds so fun. I wonder if our pool offers them. I'm going to have to check that out.
Well, everyone have a great day!
fran_mansfield
04-10-2002, 04:25 PM
Hey everyone!
Just wanted to say thanks for all of the support - y'all are truly an amazing bunch. Just reading your plethora of supportive comments and the remarkable friendships that you've fostered on here is a sight to behold, no pun intended!
I was particularly moved by your comments, POOCH, regarding your daughter, (and all of the follow-up posts on the subject). As I only just turned 26, and am subsequently still in the "my parents are only barely supportive" boat, I thought I'd chime in... I'd like to say that you sound like a fantastic mother. I have never been a small girl - I have a fairly large frame. But I was never really big either...just clearly needing to lose a few pounds. I've been between a size 12 & 14 for years now, fluctuating here and there from time to time – and the lowest I could ever get is probably a 10. But my parents were perfectionists. They’re both very attractive, eat perfectly (they grow most of their food in their own garden) and are in good health. They were always obsessed with hygiene - and as a result, OBSESSED with appearances and impressions. Despite the fact that I was a healthy kid who was only slightly overweight, they treated me as though I was obese. (And in their minds, there was no worse weakness…) I was very active in Theater - and each time I did a show, I remember they were almost humiliated to see me on stage, barely larger than some of the other students. They wanted me to be the perfect child, and I was constantly being judged.
To make a long story short (yeah, right!), I have been dealing with self-esteem issues for years now - primarily when it comes to my relationships to men. And what I remember most about those painful years living under my parent's roof was the fact that although deep down I wanted, of course, more than anything to be thin and healthy, I wanted more to defy their obsessive behavior and prove to them that "big is beautiful." That no matter how I looked, I'd be able to find someone who would love me. I became self-righteous, destructive, self-loathing and in utter denial simply to prove them wrong. It became a power struggle – as many parental relationships often become. There’s some sort of supposed pre-natal bond that exists that says that no matter what anyone else in the world thinks, your parents should always love you for who you are. And when that “bond” deteriorates, there’s trouble. Had my parents given me positive reinforcement and shown me that people would love me no matter the weight, I’d be far better adjusted today. Had they shown me that eating healthfully should be the most important goal, I’d be far better adjusted today. I think it is wonderful that you were able to relate to your daughter on a common ground – upon which there’s no power struggle involved. If she changes anything, it’ll be for herself – and for her health. And you can share the joy between you. Also, if it takes her a few years (10 years for me) to realize that she wants to make a life change and really work towards a healthier balance in her future, she’ll know that you’re there for her regardless of what she looks like - and that you won’t be judging her. Her self-esteem will be the better for it, whether she’s overweight or healthy!
Thanks to everyone for the words of welcome! Good luck this week! I have been finding enormous amounts of energy so far – and I’m ecstatic over it. Already this week I went swing dancing for several hours, had a 3 hour (very active) improv comedy rehearsal and tonight I have a banjo lesson! The week certainly isn’t stopping there….and I need all the energy I can get. Thanks to this WOE, I’m on my way!
_Fran “Miss verbosity 2002” Mansfield
50 lbs to go!
Solly
04-10-2002, 04:33 PM
Hey All,
Just thought I make my afternoon post. Been filing for the last 2 hours and I hate it. Things are finally slowing down here.
Deb, So sorry to hear you have the upchucks. Maybe it is the after shock of the food you ate in NC. I'm with you, I'll take a weight loss anyway I can get it. I usually get the big "D" once aweek. I was concerned about it for awhile, now I just figure it helps me lose a little more. (Hope that wasn't too much info). Hop eyou feel better soon.
Loved the pic of you and Mel. It is so nice to put faces with names.
Filsie, come on, we can plunge downward together!
Music Teach, Well we helped Tranquill make it thru the shower cake yesterday. We can get yo thru the dessert today. You don't want to put those 3 back on do you. Which is better, five minutes of cake, or a week on weight loss. Dessert is poison. Repeat after me. Hang tough! You can do it. You already won half the battle by not eating the pizza.
BTW, my DH is named Dennis too!
Adronsgirl, WHOO HOO! 6#'s WTG. Isn't it great to go the next lower size. Keep up the great work. I have a personal trainer. I thought losing all this weight, I had better start toning or I would be a bag of skin. This girl is a friend and she doesn't come to my house everyday or anything. She worked me out a routine I can do on my own at home at my liesure. She came back the next week to make sure I was doing things correctly and then 6 weeks later she comes back and changes the routines. It has really helped. I still walk 3 miles a day and I do upper body at lunch with 2 of my co-workers 3 days a week. I do lower body the other 3 days at home. I guess pretty soon I will have to join a gym.
Trish, Best of luck to your son. I know that's a lot of pressure for him. You go girl, way to commit. Run that marathon. I know you can do it.
Almost time to go home. Burgers for dinner tonite. Can't wait. But first I have to do my 3 miles. :strong:
Jackie
257/201/145
10-10-01
Tranquil
04-10-2002, 05:24 PM
I had to go to the doctor's office today - a different one than I went to on April 1st - oh I have to have an Upper GI, is Barium legal? ;) She said the last visit two weeks ago, their scales are showing a 6.5 lb loss!!!! YEAH!!!
Deb- I am going to look for that cookbook - I will test my recipes out on the big one here and see if I pass, along with the other friends of his ..... My boss was born here - but his mother was born in Lebanon, but raised here -(If I get to talk to her I will ask where) she has the most Southern accent!!! So does his father!! There is a large Lebanese community here in Jacksonville. She usually brings in dishes she makes like (forgive
me) kibbie ? Bulgar wheat and ground meat? Things like that - and she always brings me fresh lemons and grapefruits from her trees, and pita bread that is still warm from the bakery!! She is a very warm and caring person - I absolutely think she is adorable!!! I am sure I will be interested in the WDW - it will be loads of fun to be a part of a group, though I might be the tag along in the back, dragging behind, hahaha.... where do they
do the WDW marathon - is it the one they do at Epcot that goes around the lake? I have always wanted to do the one that goes around the lake!!! My friend that works for WDW does that one, but I never got any real details about it. I am going to WDW on
May 4th - a birthday getaway - we are staying at the Boardwalk Inn!! I am so excited - just my best friend and I - leaving kids with their dad’s and heading on down for Saturday and Sunday!! Great picture.
Fillise - Thank YOU!!!! And congrats to you too!!!!
Music Teach - WTG!!! the loss and resisting pizza!!!
Adrons- I think 6 pound loss is fantastic - and I am glad you thought the bit at the baby shower was funny :) Life would be dull without people like us, hahahaha!!
Trishaloo - Thank You!!!! Today definitely was a fun WIW.
It is pouring here and time to go home. I dread battling the traffic in this weather - where I live I have to cross bridge after bridge...yuch....
Have a good night!!!
sef
04-10-2002, 06:07 PM
HiedieHo All!!!
Dear me, the 2# that went up now went down. They must stay down. I get so disgusted with me!!!!
THE DONUT STORY
A Kripsy Kreme deliveryman, went into a Quik Store to make a delivery in the wee hours of the morning, and left the truck motor running with the back doors open. Someone came in and told him that a couple were stealing his truck. He got outside in time to see his truck vanishing down the road with a trail of donuts tumbling out of the back.
Police were called and gave chase. The officer very bravely kept on the chase following the donut trail, resisting temptation to stop for a nosh. Other officers gave chase too, dodging donuts.
The truck was finally chased to a trailer park where a woman was picked up, her accomplice escaped. But there is an APB for a fugitive with a sweet tooth.
When the truck was returned to the driver, he gave the police some donuts as a reward. But the original officer had to take the perpetrator in for booking and didn't even get a smell of the donuts, they were all gone by the time he was free to enjoy a bite.
Our police were headlined all over the place, with articles reported tongue in cheek about police officers and donuts, how dedicated they were to stick to the chase and not the donuts, etc. I guess it even made national radio and television.
To all of you who have been talking about problems concerning children...whenever my mother was fed up with me (which was 99% of the time) she would threaten me by saying "one day, you'll see!! I hope you have a daughter as bad as you!" What she didn't realize is I tried to learn from her mistakes. It didn't bother me that my DD was a tomboy too, or that she had independent thoughts, I brought her up that way (of course now I think I did too good a job!). It's not easy being a mother, we have to be loving and supportive while at the same time impressing values, right and wrong, and health issues. God Bless you all!!
DEB - Me......Who loves to write, never met a blank page I couldn't fill, can't seem to muster the discipline it takes to journal. I will truly try again to do my best.
ADRONS - One of my favorite books of all time, and I have read it several imes over the years, is Little Women. I read it and cry happy/sad tears throughout!!
I wish I could meet some of you ladies. Can't wait until May 18 to meet wihbhe LA contingent!
Sorry I couldn't make chat, but evenings are hard with GD and homeowrk.
Will check out the Board later.
Take care. sef
Mel
04-10-2002, 06:14 PM
I'm ready to try it. Wanna party Fruit? WIW was not kind, gosh maybe it had something to do with not eating right!!!! I'm up 2lbs from my momentary low of last Saturday. BTW I count it the instant I see it, cause I may never see it again!
Congrats to all the losers, this was quite a week considering how many of us crashed off the wagon last week:lol: .
Tranquil- glad your son was ok, I know how scary those mid-day calls are. My ds is quite a dramatist, tho, so I don't panic so much anymore. He can make a hangnail into a life-threatening situation. DD is the opposite- I know if she calls, she's probably in the hospital with body parts missing. Not funny, but they are soooo different. Re:Barium- honestly, it's probably NOT legal because when I had it done, it tasted like sweet chalk. There must be a SF version if it matters to you. The whole experience is so yucky that I don't think you'll be worrying about the sugar... have fun :?:
Trish- WTG on siging up for that marathon! Good luck :)
Frog- Hope the new meds make you feel better. Loved the story of Mr. Frog at the Gyn. I forced my dh to come with me to some pre-natals when I was preg with ds. He hated it. I think the waiting room part was worse for him than the exam.
Good for you on the BF%. I've given up on the scale # moving much (tho that doesn't keep me off it) but I live for the calipers every 6 weeks.
Deb- Thanks for posting the pic. We look smashing, don't we? :D
Fran- That's the story of my life...even to the growing their own food. I look back at pictures of me as a kid and think " hey, I looked NORMAL, what was their problem". You seem to have a good understanding of where you are, it took me well into my forties to get there. Now you can live for you.
I'm thinking about entering an Ironwoman contest at my gym beginning of May. It should be a hoot! No, not the skimpy bathing suit stuff :o, just how much iron can you lift/press/squat/whatever wearing a t-shirt and shorts. I don't see many other "older" women in there, so I'll enter in the 45 and over category.
Tomorrow I'm off to the rheumatologist. I cancelled my last 2 appts. in Oct. and Jan. because I felt so good, but my prescriptions are running out now so I have to go. I'm going to quiz him on why he doesn't counsel his patients with fibromyalgia and arthritis to give up sugar and refined foods because it has made an incredible difference for me. Course, then 1/2 his patients would cancell their appointments too! There goes the practice!
gotta make dinner-
mel
Mel
04-10-2002, 06:21 PM
Sef- we were posting at the same time. I thought the donut story was another joke and kept looking for the punch line. Must have been a slow news day down there.
mel
gottabeme
04-10-2002, 07:33 PM
Congrats to all of you for the awesome losses this week:) You should all be so proud of yourselves. Thanks to all once again for the encouraging words. I wrote down a lot of helpful hints from everyone to go by later on. It is hard to read everyone's posts and still remember everything by the end. Today was not a bad day a little depressing at the end but I am taking it one day at a time. I just keep telling myself that if I need to feel better just log on here for a few minutes and suddenly the blues have disappeared. I would so like to meet you guys and give you all a big hug for all that you have done for me so far. But for now you'll have to do with this (((((hugs))))))). Hopefully someday soon I will get to meet some of you in person. Till then I'll take your words with me instead. Have a wonderful Thursday all. Bye for now Glenna :D
Toni48
04-10-2002, 07:52 PM
Hi everyone and congrads on all the good weight losses!
I'm sorry I can't answer everyone but thanks for all the well wishes and support. The test went fine. But the stuff they put you to sleep with is something else. They said it takes 12 hours to wear off. Well let me tell you I've slept the biggest part of the day and ready to go down for some more. It will be time for me to go to the dentist by the time I wake up!!!! Hope I can post tomorrow..... By for now
213/197/130
vesnoid
04-10-2002, 08:44 PM
Hello!
I have been MIA, obviously, and Debbie had to send a search warrant for me.
I usually do my reading and posting at school, but I was seriously busy this week and just didn't have the energy to do it.
I can see that many of you have been through some difficult time, jumping on and off the wagon. So it is.
Apart from minor transgressions, I stayed OP and am still stuck between 157 and 158 lbs. I went to see an endocrinologist, who told me that there is no way I have PSOS, which is great news. I get my lab work back for the thyroid - next week. I am hoping that is well also. Can you believe the cost of the visit? $225 just for the office visit! Yaix! My deductible is $250 and I guess that's pretty much it.
I have been exercising almost every day, lifting weights and walking. I did however, buy some chocolate that is not legal. MILKA. Khm.
O.K. Back in action and glad to see everyone!
Vesna
Quivondra
04-10-2002, 08:44 PM
TOM is kicking my butt. I'm just too tired to respond so forgive me :dz:
Congrats to all the losers...looks like some of us did better this week..I sure did! Lost another pound since last Friday and two since last WIW!! Next week I won't have this water weight so I'm hoping I'll get even lighter. Thanks to all of you for being there.
Frog Lover
04-10-2002, 09:08 PM
Had a good day! Managed to stay SF all day! :D :D :D
Regarding Meat (so many of you commented on that): I must have left something off in my post. I weighed yesterday and again this morning and was up two pounds today over yesterday! I don't eat beef or pork and I rarely eat chicken or turkey after lunch unless I am dining out. I have seen a trend with the leap in weight gain the morning after eating meat. BOB is actually the person that pointed this out to me.
Went to step class tonight after work. Bloomin' calves hurt ALL day today. Musta been good for me! :strong:
DEB - The article was helpful for BP (DH) and I. The coffee continues to be wonderful. Too bad BOB didn't get any! :lol: Thanks for the kind words about my shape/size. Can't help it if I want a bikini body. BTW - Don't forget to register for WDW! The pics of yo and MEL are great! Hey to the kids!
Congrats to all you losers!
I'll be outta pocket for a few days. Going to Charlotte tomorrow night to learn more about Southern Living at Home from a friend there who sells it and will be my sponsor. Gonna go to a show!
Have a great weekend!
Peace,
FROG!
Daramus
04-10-2002, 09:28 PM
Hi everyone,
The scale says I'm down a pound this week! My blood results were great for those of you who were wondering. :) Liver enzyes were down (only one is still elevated) chol was good and so was sugar. I went to an oral surgeon today for a "consultation" about pully my 4 wisdom teeth. Well, after I told him I only wanted to pull one, he decided to do it right then. lol so, I had my first tooth ever pulled today. :( Its been a good 4 hours or so and I'm still bleeding somewhat... its not gushing out but its enough that I'm wondering about it. Is it normal to have some bleeding this many hours after? Any info on what to expect would be appreciated. Thanks
Debelli
04-10-2002, 10:29 PM
Hey All:wave:
Following suit tonight with a quickie. Tired, ready to hit the hay, so will play catch-up once again tomorrow at some time.
Thought I would check in for WIW. Haven't been able to keep up with you all this past week as I have been very busy working (and playing :D). I worked every day except Friday of the last seven days. Friday I was out in the am to table tennis and then badminton in the afternoon. I was interrupted for babysitting duties on Friday when I was trying to catch up. Monday and Tuesday was working and badminton. I'm off to-day and have been trying to catch up on some household chores. I wish I had Zanne's or Toni's energy so I could really get going on some spring cleaning. I really need to clean out some junk.
I hope all the mice are back on the wagon again. It looks like we'll have company from our fearless leader Debelli. I'm sure we can make room for her up there. I've been staying mainly op but have had a few cheats mainly with crackers and cookies. My biggest problem though is eating too much of the legal stuff. I'm thinking of going back to Fit-day for a while. I do this periodically but do find it time consuming. I have quite a few custom foods entered but if it is a new food it is sometimes difficult to figure out the nutritional content. Anyway it is time to give it a try again. I almost forgot - I am up 1/2 pound since last week - still trying to lose what I gained on holiday.
Deb - Welcome back. Sounds like you had a good holiday and enjoyed your meeting with Frog. That's a great pic of you and Mel.
Frog - Too bad dh didn't get to see all the iron wear at the doctors office.
Tranquil - I wouldn't worry about the barium being legal. I wouldn't think much of it (if any) would even get absorbed into the system. It should just pass right through the gut.
Trishaloo - I always freeze left over rice with no problem. I usually put it in a zipper bag and spread it around the bag so it lays flat when I put it in the freezer. This way I find it easier to separate and take out the quantity I want. Another way of course is to put individual servings in smaller bags. I always remove mine from the bag and just nuke it for a minute or two.
Daramus - It is normal to have some bleeding after having a tooth pulled but it should be settling down by now. Did your dentist not give you an information sheet telling you what to do if the bleeding persists? That's what they usually do. I would suggest biting down on a piece of gauze to see if it will stop the bleeding. If it doesn't stop and it's enough that you are worried about it you could give your dentist a call and ask his advice.
My good wishes go out to all of you who have been sick or have sick relatives and hope things improve for you all soon.
Congrats to all the losers this week.
Bye for now.
Marie.
music teach
04-10-2002, 11:38 PM
It's late and I am sooooo tired, but I wanted to check in tonight. Thanks to all who pulled for me today. I passed the desserts up at school.:smug: The programs were great and the parents were happy.
Now to the real reason I'm posting so late at night....
My mom called tonight to tell me that she's having a hysterectomy on the 23rd of this month. I was not aware that there had been a problem. Seems she went for an exam and the dr had a concern, so he did a sonogram. Saw a mass and did some test, all of which have come back negative. Anyway, she had not told me anything until she really knew what was going to happen. My poor sister, who lives next door, has had to deal with this for several days. I wondered why I hadn't even gotten an email from her lately. She was sworn to secrecy. Mom called me and my brother tonight to let us know. Our main concern is her age- she's 80. Otherwise in good health and most people don't think she looks that old. I guess it wouldn't matter how old she is, she's still my mom, right?
Anyway, keep her in your prayers. (Don't forget my sister too who is having to deal with this) I'll keep you posted.
Frog Lover
04-11-2002, 06:14 AM
For those of you who asked about the meat...
I am down a pound this morning! And no, I didn't eat meat this last night! Just turkey in my salad at lunch. :spin:
DARAMUS - Glad that you're #'s were better. Hope your mouth heals soon. I can't help you with the bleeding aspect, had all 4 out in the oral surgeon's office 4 year's ago when I was 21! :lol: :) Feel better!
HAPPY THURSDAY
Peace,
FROG
Zanne
04-11-2002, 08:11 AM
It's supposed to be unseasonable warm today, so I hope to take advantage. I played in the dirt yesterday and I am totally hooked. I love working in the garden.
I don't know how :shrug: , but the scale is back down to my low of 163. Sure beats the 170 I had puffed up to a couple of weeks ago. I think since my hands and mind have been kept busy cleaning that I'm not thinking about eating. I've also not been on the computer too much, which is where I do a lot of BAD snacking. Still haven't gotten back on the exercise wagon. I'm usually exhausted by the afternoon. I'll have to push myself and will probably have more energy once I start exercising
My DM is coming over to take me out to lunch for my birthday. DH has been busy this week and hasn't had a chance to take DS out shopping for a gift, so he said we will celebrate on the weekend. So I get an extended birthday:D
Hope everyone has a good day! I have to go get the munchkin ready for school.
:wave:
Solly
04-11-2002, 08:53 AM
Happy Thursday Everyone! :dizzy:
Was out like a light by 9:00 last nite, so had to catch up on the posts this morning. Must be TOM. Boy was I tired. Didn't fix dinner for tonite or my lunch for today. Had to run around like crzy this morning finding something for lunch. Told DH since he gets hoem first tonite, he was in charge of dinner. Thinking of it and fixing it. Have to leave for a jewlry party at 6:00 so not much time. No telling what we will have, if anything. LOL.
Zanne, Happy, Happy Birthday. Hope you have a great day.
Tranquil, great report at the Dr. 6.5# in 2 weeks WOW!. I'm so jealous, I wish I lived close enough to go to WDW for a getaway. I just love that place. I guess I'm still a child at heart.
Sef, I loved the do-nut story. What a hoot.
Mel, Do you have RA or are you the one that has Lupus? Do you avoid the night-shade veggies?
what meds do you take?
Gotta, Hang in there girlfriend. It will get better. We are here for you anytime you need us.
Vesnoid, Welcome back. Seems like you have been doing fine staying OP and exercising. Wow what a doctor's visit. Doesn't that just kill you. No way it should cost that much.
Quiv, Congrats on the 2#.s Onto next week.
Daramus, Congrats on the Dr's report. You're doing great. I think all the blood is normal. My DD had 2 removed and she bled alot, mostly the whole day. Good luck
Rosalie, Sounds likeyou have been having fun. Think of all that exercise you are getting. Stay away from the cookies.
Music Teach, WTG on passing the desserts. Next time it will be easier. Don't you feel good about yourself.
I will say a prayer for your mom and you and your sister. Hope everything goes well.
For all you Ohioians, I heard on the radio a man in Cincinnati stoled a street washer and drove it all the way to the Mich, Canadian border. Surely he had to stop for gas along the way. Wouldn't you think someone would catch on?? He was mental.
Thought that went along with the do-nut story.
Have a great day all.
Jackie
257/201/145
10-10-01
:smug:
Beth2374
04-11-2002, 09:09 AM
THE OLDEST KIDDO WENT BACK TO SCHOOL TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He's still coughing, but the doc said he's no longer contagious, so I shipped him off at the first possible second today! These two boys have fought over everything but the air molecules being cooped up in the house for the last week with each other!! DH let me get out last night to go get a manicure and pick up dinner. I was going stir crazy!! We still have 5 more days of antibiotics left, but I never caught anything but a stinking fever blister yesterday ( doc called me in some Zovirax because it hasn't popped up yet.. it's my FIRST ever!!) ... and youngest DS is doing much better, DH is all better.. and oldest DS is coming along quite well considering how badly he had it.
I've been doing AWFUL dealing with stress by eating tooooooo many starchy carbs!!! It's all been legal.. but I've had probably 5-6 servings some days. I'm glad I don't own a scale!! :s: Today I've had my bowl of plain shredded wheat for breakfast, and I'm cutting off my starchy stuff there... and tomorrow also... only one serving. I have to DETOX all this SFSGWW bread, Triscuits, WWPasta (hodgson mills has become my archenemy..LOL) and cereal OUT of my system!!!! I'm doing better on the water! My mom was right, the bottles of distilled water have a better non-flavor to them than the bottled spring water!! I've been able to drink more of it without feeling like I'm gonna gag! ;)
Well... no news yet on the clerk job, or the dispatch job either one. I'm just waiting patiently, and also searching out other prospects. DH just agreed to buy a route with a different company, and when he does, he becomes self employed... so I NEED to find a job with benefits for the family. If I could get in to one of those jobs... oh lawdy government benefits!!!!!!!! I do have to remember to remove the tongue ring before the interview.. something tells me it wouldn't get me a desk job in the courthouse :devil: But after never taking it out for the last 2 years, my biggest fear is that I just flat won't remember. So... if I post an interview on here.. REMIND ME!!!!!!!!!!!! :p
OK... well I'm off to do laundry, and drink WATER!!! Hmmm... anybody have any advice on how long after eating a meal I should wait before guzzling water? I know they say don't drink with meals because it dilutes the digestive juices... but how long should I wait after a meal before I get to guzzling?
Oh yeah... and the kitten still isn't better... he took the pill for tapeworm, but still has the scoots, and there's blood in it, so we're calling the vet this morning... not the BILLS I need with DH leaving a job, and me losing mine!!! But he's our responsibility, and I have to get him better!!!
Everyone have a wonderful day!! I'll be here with ONLY youngest DS, and I will be much more relaxed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOLOLOLOL
Ellen
04-11-2002, 09:15 AM
:hb: HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZANNE!!! :hb:
Hope you have a great day!
:wave:
Daramus
04-11-2002, 09:18 AM
good morning! I'm feeling better today I have a feeling im going to lose some more weight as I dont really feel like eating while my mouth is sore! :) I think I'm going take this opportunity to get some Jamba Juice (not going to use the straw of course). I'm not supposed to have anything hot so I am really missing my coffee this morning. *sigh* ah well, I wanted to cut back anyway. Bye for now.
pooch
04-11-2002, 09:35 AM
I am so proud of myself:smug:
Since DH is gone he left me in charge of starting his car and using it at least once a week. His car is a mustang but I drive an Astro van and hate his car. I'm so used to being up high that I feel like my butt is scrapping the street when I drive his car. Anyway I have not been a good girl about using his car and last night I could not start it :o I had to email DH and tell him I messed up and have to get one of the neighbor guys to come over and help me. Anyway, he wrote back how to jumpstart his car and I was able to do it :D Now for all of you who are mechanically inclined and laughing at me this really was a big deal. I still can't believe I did it all by myself. Boy when DH gets back from his cruise he's gonna come home to a healthy, thinner, self sufficiant woman!!!! Last week I painted the living room and this week I fixed the car. :lol: :lol: :lol:
You guys are all so wonderful with all the positive comments about my daughter. Deb, what you said about your daughter was exactly what I'm feeling and going through. And Fran, it was great to get your presepective from the childs side. I think thats why I was hesitant about her SBing - I couldn't figure out how to support her and not come across as judgemental. We seem to have found that happy meduim - by the way she has lost 3 pounds and is on cloud nine. I'll keep you posted with her WIW numbers too.
I have tons of errand to get done today so I'll try to get the individual posts in later
TTFN
Denise
oh yeah, I had posted yesterday that I had lost 34 pounds since I started SB but it is really 36 :)
Debelli
04-11-2002, 09:35 AM
Good Thursday Morning Everyone:wave:
Just got in from doing my 4.5 miles. Didn't feel much like going out today but pushed myself to go and make it in 47:40. As it's getting hotter and more humid I'm finding not only are my times increasing, but I'm having to puts small bouts of walking back into my jogging. I guess overall, just getting out there is worth something, esp. with being as tired as I have been lately.
My MOM called me last night to let me know that my DAD was admitted to the hospital last night, so I'll go over and see him today. Not sure how long he'll be there. Seems they are trying to dissolve the blood clots in his legs. For those of you who are new, my DAD had this trouble last year, right when he and my MOM came back from a trip to NC and he had been hospitalized for weeks. My DAD is a big walker and quite fit and I would of never thought blood clots would ever be a problem for him, but having it happen twice in less than a year is not good-hope they can keep it from happening again. The other thing is they were suppose to leave for Las Vegas next Wednesday and now it probably isn't going to happen and they won't let them change the tickets-MOM may end up going by herself. Wish I could go!!!
My SISTER is due next month with baby number 5 (better her than me). Hoping to make it into the delivery room with this one, last one came too fast and I got there a few minutes late-the way she's going this one may come out torpedo fast. No one is quite thrilled with the name she's chosen, BAILEY IRELAND. Bailey is okay, but Ireland??? My Sister will pick some odd names just because they are odd.
Weight is decent today, 121.5. Didn't do as good yesterday on my eating as on Monday, but not bad and definitely all SB LEGAL, just a tad too many carbs, esp. last night when I was so tired and wanted to go to sleep but couldn't due to having to get the kids from their friends homes.
FILLISE, CONGRATS on the new low and this weeks loss-AWESOME!! I'm so impressed that you could actually see and notice the highlights in my hair in the picture!!!! Next time, I'm going more blond. I like the length now and will probably keep it short, and straight. I haven't had it curly since I got it cut, I'm loving it!!! THANKS FOR NOTICING:D
MUSIC, good going on the loss this week! Being so close to getting under the 150 mark, not to mention your goal weight, should be very motivating for you. You're almost there!!!! Hope all goes well with your Mothers up coming surgery. Is there any other alternatives to a hys.? I know there are other procedures out there these days, but if they are right for her, or even available is another story.
ADRON, what a fabulous loss for you this week, CONGRATS! Not every week will be so good, your body needs time to adjust, but as you can see, you just keep plugging along and boom, you have a nice loss that makes up for weeks you didn't lose-patience is one of the keys to success!!! Sounds like you have a caring instructor at the gym!!! ME food is not only delicious, but very easy to prepare. I have a few recipes on the board, one is wonderful if you like beans, hummus is the one that most have tried, a staple food of the ME people.
KIMMY, CONGRATS on the scale this week, as you said, it seemed to be a good week for many on the board.
TRISH, and a hearty CONGRATS to you too for this weeks loss! Cool beans on the outfits that's now too big. Last year I bought these really cool pants I fell in love with, but I couldn't find a shirt to go with them. That was, until last week while we were in Atlanta. Luckily, I had a great memory and the shirt I got for $3.25 is a perfect match for the pants-but now the problem, the pants are too big!!!:eek: Oye, to have such problems in life. These types of problems, I can live with;) That's great that you will be doing the 5K-you'll be surprised on what you can accomplish. You can always ask our resident marathoners FROG & MEL for advice.
FRAN, glad you are feeling right at home here on the board. You too will come to find the friendships that so many of us have made with each other in just a short period of time. You truly have to meet with some of these woman on the board just to see how wonderful they really are. Having met 16 board members, past and present has been some of the greatest expereinces I've had. Thanks for sharing your story with the board-I think many of us can relate easily.
JACK-K, oh, I get the upchucks quite often and it's really not a big deal. Sometimes it's hormonal and other times it's from over eating. I guess having some newbies on the board y'all don't know my story, but to put part of it in a nutshell, I had my stomach stapled (almost) 18yrs ago and to this day, if I overeat, I barf. FROG can tell you that it's not a big deal to me-I made my way into the RYAN'S bathrooms a few times when we went to dinner. Probably more info than you wanted to know;) Glad you liked seeing the pic of MEL & I. Have you looked at the pics on the BIO BOARD as well as the PHOTO ALBUM BOARD? Will you be posting a pic one day soon????
TRANQUIL, hey, I'll take that kind of forehead L on my head any day!! I'm sure the Dr. was happy to see that loss. Barium, eek-not sure what's in the gross stuff, but whatever it is if you need it, you need to drink it. I'm sure some of our resident nurses can answer better than I can. They should have that ME cookbook at the library-as long as you don't go to the library near SOL, she's had it out for a long time-hope she doesn't have to pay any fines!!! Kibbee is very good, either way, fried or baked, but we usually bake-can't master the fine are of making them in the football shapes they so often do them in. FROG can better give you info on the WDW and I know SOL has the website that gives more info. We'll love having you join us!!!
SEF, OMG, my MOM would say almost same thing to me when I was young- JUST YOU WAIT, I HOPE YOU'LL HAVE ONE JUST LIKE YOURSELF!!! Actually, it's my Sister who's going to have the trouble. Luckily, my kids haven't followed in any of my foot steps, (well, except Lauren and her weight) thank goodness. Not that I was terrible compared to many, but did have my moments. I know you can do that journaling-give me one full day-that's all I ask:^: Glad those 2lbs you found were lost again.
MEL, took me a little bit to get the pic posted, but I did it! Look how tiny you appear next to me!!!! Got your e-mail, will respond tonight, hopefully. LOL! Ironwoman? Eli's nickname when we had the pizzeria was IRONMAN-trust me, he wasn't named because he had a buff body. You'll have to keep us informed on this endevour of yours.
GOTTA, glad you are feeling right at home. It's true, the more you come on the board, the better you feel, and the more connected you feel. I don't know where OTTAWA is, but I'll surely step into Canada in the not too distant future, either Montreal or Toronto area-have family in/outside both cities. Eli's sister outside Toronto just
e-mailed me yesterday asking for us to come for a visit-may think about it if the kids Dad takes them on a vacation after school is out and before summer school starts, but nothing for sure at this point. Not sure if I even want to go through the hassle of flying at this time.
TONI, hope you are feeling back to normal today. What the heck did they give you???
VES, yes, I can hunt you down and sniff you out! Glad to hear you're still alive and kicking up there. Where the heck did you find MILKA up there??? Okay, you bought it, but does that mean you also ate it, or are you like me and keep bars of chocolate forever??? Keep up the great exercising-you're kicking butt!!
QUIV, CONGRATS on this weeks 2lb loss, that's great.
FROG, if I don't eat meat for a long time and then have a meat meal, I too can gain, but also, I feel very lethargic. We don't eat meat all that often either, esp. stuff like steak, more like we'll do very lean ground meats instead when we do. I find that I now like it as an accent vs the main part of the dish. Eli made me salmon the other night that was to die for! BETTER than Outback-very impressed! Only had spiced on it, and toasted pine nuts, yummy!!!
DARAMUS, glad to hear you and your mouth are doing better today. I'm sure the bleeding you had was normal, you just may be a mouth bleeder. The numbers from the Dr. were great, you are not only losing weight but bettering your health. Enjoy your Jamba Juice.
ROSALIE, you sound so busy!!!! Hope things settle down for you, though I take it you like being busy like this, the things you do seem fun and keep for a busy day. Yes, I was a baaaad girl but I am so back on track and happy now. I thought I would of had more damage on the scale and I'm wondering if it's going to creep on on me in the next week, but so far it hasn't. I was up 3.5lbs from the day I left for NC and now up just 2. Still within my cushion, so I can complain. Thanks again for all your help!!
ZANNE, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! http://members.aol.com/eldemila/cakebd.jpg I hope you have a wonderful day today and have a great lunch with DM today!!!
BETH, glad to hear your household is on the mend and at least one is back in school. Hey, keep this in mind, STARBUCKS gives benefits for even part-timers!!! Hope you find something you want soon. I need desperately to find a J-O-B. Haven't worked in 2 1/2 years. On the water, hmmm, I guess it may depend on what you are eating and how fast it would digest. If it's fruit, I'd say no problem shortly after, but something like meat that takes hours, really not sure how to answer that one. I may take small sips but usually don't guzzle (if I do) for an hour, I guess. I need to guzzle!!!! Hope the kitty is okay!
POOCH, glad you know you are not alone with what you are going through with your daughter. I'm glad you have found a happy medium, wish I could. I'm sure in her own time she'll figure it out-just don't want her to take as long as I did, and in the interm have health issues to contend with. Hey, 36lbs is wonderful, glad you corrected your error!!!
Okay, I started this post at 8:25 and didn't stop until now, 9:35am! Going to hit the fridge and get something to eat. I'll check back later and hopefully find some time to post a few recipes on the board.
Have a wonderful day!!!!
Debbie
194/121.5/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01
semmens
04-11-2002, 09:38 AM
Sorry I've been MIA for awhile. I got hooked on a fitness board (leanandstrong.com) that sucks up most of my available online time ;) {waves to Meliris}
WIW was good to me; down to 124. After being stuck at 125 for weeks, I am about ready to just stick the darn thing in my closet for awhile. I confess, I'm scale-obsessed!
At Costco I saw some new CK shorts and bought a size 4, which FIT!! Then yesterday a women I hadn't seen in awhile told me how good I looked! I've been working out pretty hard and figure I'm getting some muscle for fat tradeoff. :lol:
Hope everyone is healthy now!
Laura
Kimmythekid
04-11-2002, 09:44 AM
Good Morning everyone!
Well, I got my van back yesterday....it was 1 grand... was hoping for less. I do hate dealing with mechanical stuff because I am totally clueless!! Oh well...so now it is fixed and feels better. I guess my breaks were pretty bad as were 2 of my tires (which I knew).
FRAN....
What a sad story! I am so sorry that you had to grow up in that!itshard enough growing up in a good health one. I hope that you have over come the pain they had caused and I hope you have a better relationship now. Do you have any sibs?
I have a GREAT mommy! But I still had a very low self image, My mom was, and still is, very slim. The problem I had was she always talked about how "fat" she was. So here I was, a normal kid, looking at this skinny woman (she is 5'5" and weighed 100#) and hearing her say she was fat...then looking at myself and thinking....man....I must be even fatter!!! She never ever made me feel bad by saying anything against me. As a matter of fact, people don't tend to see others the way they see themselves...at least I don't. I still see my self as big....pretty sad self image.
Mel....
Don't worry about the pounds. Not only are you building muscle and replacing the fat, your body goes up and down anyway!
BTW...GO FOR IT!!!!!
I know there were so many other things I wanted to remark about, but it is foggy in my brain this am...sorry!
BTW...my church dinner last night was great! He made fried chicken (not fish) and green beans...plus mashed potatoes, gravy, rolls, and cake. He used SGWW flour for us SB...but I did eat the potatoes....a little. They were so good...and the scale is still at about 127...so far.
;)
Have a great day all!!!!
In Him,
Kimmy
Fillise
04-11-2002, 10:43 AM
This will be very short as the Rooter Rooter man has been here all morning and I have a meeting in a few minutes. But I wanted to say, before the day gets too old:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZANNE!!!!!!!!!
I'll try to check in later this afternoon or evening.
Susan
ps--Frog--the answer is Fish! Eat fish for dinner--it will keep you from getting wrinkled, provide lots of protein and is wonderful for your skin (not that you, at 25, have much to worry about:s: ).
Melf
04-11-2002, 12:13 PM
Hi everyone, sorry I can't resond to any posts today, but haven't been able to read much at all. Wish I could cause I know all of you are going thru the same type of problems with the scale, stress, & fighting this battle of the bulge!:dizzy:
My weight is back down to 135 which is not bad, but I just can't seem to get it below & keep it there. Will have to really set my mind on being more strict with my WOE.
Tomorrow night is our Relay For Life here at the HS track & field. Last year I walked 5 miles, but I know that I cannot do anywhere near that this year cause I haven't been walking. My own fault, I know. My priorities have just not been the same lately. Alot because I have not been feeling well, but then again, have I been using that as an excuse? Just sharing some true feelings, sorry if I'm boring anyone with my little problems. Anyway...
Hope all of ya have a SF day!! :wave:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZANNE!
174/135/135
Trishaloo
04-11-2002, 12:29 PM
Hello everybody.
Just a quick post. Seems like everyone has a case of the draggies today, myself included. I've had a headache since yesterday afternoon, I'm pretty sure it's allergy related. Welcome to spring in Central Texas. Gorgeous wildflowers, everything is in bloom but we sure pay for it allergy wise. I guess it's a trade-off.
Just wanted to pop in before I go to physical therapy and say hi to everyone.
See ya later.
Trish
gracious
04-11-2002, 01:26 PM
Just got back from the doctor's office. I have pneumonia...or is it pnuemonia? You get the picture! I am on antibiotics and an inhaler now because I cannot breath deep enough. Guess that is a good excuse not to exercise, huh?!
Sorry to hear about others like DEBELLI's Dad in the hospital. Boy or boy, we are all getting our share, aren't we? I am feeling rather poorly so I can't type much...must be lack of oxygen to my brain! :dizzy:
I did want to say though that I am about 2/3's of the way through that book, "Mom, I Feel Fat!". I am enjoying it very much. I took some time to ask some questions of my daughter last night and I was so pleased with her answers. She just turned 8 and seems to be a very healthy minded girl. I asked her what her favourite part of her body was and she said her head. I asked why. She said because everything was on it! She could see with her eyes, hear with her ears, taste and talk with her mouth and think. Made sense! I asked her second favourite then and she said her legs. I of course asked why. She said because they take her places! More great thinking. I then asked if there was a part of her body that she didn't like or liked the least. She thought for a moment and then said no, that she liked everything. Music to a mother's ears! I was so grateful in my heart for that response.
This book has given me some great ideas of things we will do together. We are going to start a scrap book and have *girl talks* more often now. She loves doing that and so do I! For the ladies here who expressed an interest in it and whose daughters might be a little older, I really do think it is a helpful book and I will certainly keep it and look at it from time to time as my daughter ages and faces new challenges.
I keep coughing and really better hit the road now.
music teach
04-11-2002, 02:26 PM
I just got an email from my sister that my mom's surgery will be moved up to sometime next week. They're unsure when exactly. My poor mom had to have all her remaining top teeth pulled this morning. She has spent a fortune to keep from having to get full dentures. Anyway, she wants to have the surgery next week. She's afraid she'll get down physically since whe won't be able to eat much. I have given in to the stress monster today and had a piece of the cake left from yesterday.:nono:
GRACIOUS: Sorry to hear you're not well. Dennis has at least one bout of pneumonia a year. I know it's no fun. Get better.
TRISH: Don't you just love allergy season. :rolleyes:
DEB: Hope Dad is better.
ZANNE: Happy Brthday! :hb:
POOCH: You go girl! Miss Mechanic.:cool:
DARAMUIS: Hope the mouth is better.
BETH: Sounds like y'all are on the mend. :)
Gotta go. Time for class.
CountryMom4Him
04-11-2002, 02:52 PM
Good afternoon all! Man if you would see all my notes. I just love you all to pieces. I can't stress enough what a blessing this board is. And it's awesome to know I am not the only scale obsessed (sp) woman in the world. I weighed the same yesterday as last week.
Trish Is this 5k thing next month a walking or running thing? Cause this ole gal only runs a tiny bit..LOL it you can even call it running. My hubby's vacation is next month so I was wondering what kind of festival it is and when is it. It might give us even more reason to come up that way. He has been to Austin before and says it's beautiful.
Kimmy You are doing so good and are so close to goal. Some days I don't think I'll ever reach goal.
Adron's Girl Super on the 6 pounds. And cool on the shorts. Just in time for summer so you can get some new ones. I've never heard of the basmati rice to be honest.
Deb I'm glad you are feeling better today. Praying for your Dad. I know how scary and what a pain the blood clots can be. My mom and sister suffer from them.
Mel and Deb Your picture is awesome. You both look wonderful. ANd the background is so beautiful.
Pooch I'm so glad you are so cool with your daughter. I grew up being told everytime I gained a little weight that I was getting mooned faced. Mom meant no harm..but damage done. *smile* Congratulations that you and your daughter can do this together.
Tree Thanks for the freezing tips because it would take me forever to finish a bag of rice. I made it into fried rice last time and there were still left overs. A rare thing in this house with 7 of us.
Zanne Happy Birthday! Hope you enjoyed your b-day lunch. An extended birthday sounds fun...enjoy ever second of it. *smile*
Mef ((hugzz)) Your problems aren't little cause they are a problem for you. Hope you are feeling better about it all soon.
Beth Bet your son was as happy to get back to school as mom was for him to get there. *smile* Sorry your poor little kitty is still ill. Sometimes it just takes a while to get rid of all the worms.
Gracious Glad they found out what was wrong so now you can start getting better.
Music Teach Praying for you and your family. Any operation can be so scary. And you are right our mom is our mom not matter what the age. And that one piece of cake won't kill ya. You are still doing good.
Anyone I missed I do apologize. I have notes here and there. *smile* Have a blessed day.
Love,
Crystle
Beth2374
04-11-2002, 03:01 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZANNE!!!!!!!!!
Forgot to stick that in my previous post :)
Hope it's fantastic!!!
Oh... Saturday is my anniversary, and I think I'm going to do my birthday do-over that night. DH called and arranged for my dad to keep my boys overnight... I think we're gonna go to Nashville and hit some clubs :) Do a little dancing... He better take me to dinner ;) I'm planning the day I wish my birthday had been!!!
Trishaloo
04-11-2002, 04:08 PM
I sent you an email. I hope it was the right one, I got it off your homepage.
Trish
Solly
04-11-2002, 04:44 PM
Hi All:wave:
Making my afternoon post before going home.
Beth, glad to hear everyone is on the mend and You are getting some peace. Hope you hear soon on the job interview.
Pooch, You go girl, pretty soon you won't need a man at all. LOL. I'm proud of you starting the car, I wouldn't even attempt such a thing. I'll always have to have a man.
Tell your DD congrats on her 3 #'s. Hopefully that will help keep her motivated.
Deb, Sorry to hear about your dad. Hope everything goes ok. I would go to Vegas with your mom LOL Is Bailey a girl? I like that name, but the middle name is different. I don't know about posting a pic. That would be scary. Maybe when I lose 50 more. I guess no one likes having their pic taken, especially me.
You had your stomach stapled???? Did you gain weight after that or just switched to SB to maintain.
Semmens, A size 4 WOW, I don't think I ever wore that size even at birth. What's the fitness site about? Just exercises or what?
Kimmy, Yumm, potatoes, I haven't had one since last Oct. Last nite we had hamburgers and I told my DH that a good peice of corn on the cobb sounded wonderful. Of course, he jumped right on that and said, we can't have that. It just sounded good. One day!!!
Mef, we have the Relay for Life here too. Do you all light the luminaries for people too? My DD is going to do it with her sorority.
Gracious,. Glad you went to the Dr and didn't let that go too long. Maybe now you can start getting better. Take care of yourself.
Music Teach, Your poor mom. Hoping everything goes well for her.
Beth, So glad to hear you get to re-do your BD. I Love Nashville. The opryland hotel is awesome and we went to a bar named B..... (just went brain dead and was hoping it would come to me before I finished it, but it didn't.) (where Lorreta Lynn was discovered) and it was cool. They had some fantasic singers there. Have ha happy anniversary and a happy bday again.
Have a good nite all. Have a busy nite ahead so I will check in tomorrow.
Bye
Jackie
257/201/145
10-10-01
Debelli
04-11-2002, 05:20 PM
Hey All:wave:
Ran a few errands today, nothing exciting, too pooped to get excited. Wonder why I'm always tired lately:?: Went to see DAD in the hospital, he's feeling better but we don't have any idea when he'll get out. His right leg is swollen, though he says it's a lot better than it was. I guess we're on a wait-and-see mode with him.
We had a first, a solicitor for that gross SB COOKIE. It was the first time I had to delete a post-not bad for 2 years! I don't know if I ever mentioned that I had taken some that were sent to me to Orlando last month, but they were not only gross, but really expensive, fattening-do I need to go on???
SEMMENS, we want equal time-don't let that other board suck up all your time. I take it MEL is on there as well?? Hmmm, two-timers!!! Good going on the scale this week, and trust me, you aren't the only one who has a love-hate relationship with the "METAL MONSTER!" Good going on the shorts-these legs of mine will never see a pair of those in any size. I bought a pair of CK Pants but can't find a shirt to go with them-size 2-I'm not a 2 at all, but I may just do like MEL and keep them just to show off the size!!!!! Heck, I still have my CK JEANS from 6 years ago with the tags on them!!!
KIMMY, that sure cost you a pretty penny with the van. I guess I shouldn't complain about mine costs $400+ dollars.
FILLISE, I'm sure FROG would love you for thinking she was 25, but I'm sure that was just a typo on your part and you know she's really 35!!!! But really, she doesn't look a day over 25;)
MELF, glad to see you checking in and you NEVER bore us!!!!:D
TRISH, hope therapy went well today!
GRACIOUS, hope you are taking good care of yourself and get better soon-heck, I hope someone is taking good care of you!!!! Sorry to hear about the pneumonia, that sure sucks. Loved your daughters answer to the question you asked her-what a smart one!!!!:D FEEL BETTER {{{HUGS}}}
MUSIC, keep us informed about your MOM. You know we'll all have good thoughts sent her way!!!
COUNTRY, both your MOM and SIS have blood clots? I wonder why people get them, diet? I really don't know much about them, though I guess I'll have to learn.
BETH, I hope second time's a charm for you on Saturday. TAKE PICTURES!!!!!
JACKK, Mom's still holding out that Dad will be able to go, otherwise she has to go by herself or lose the $$$. If I could go, I would, but Lauren has orientation on Wed. the night they leave and Eli's gone to Colorado during that time, PLUS, it's only for 2 days, not long enough for me anyhow. We'll just have to wait and see, I guess. Yes, BAILEY is going to be a girl. I have 1 nephew from her first marriage age 14 and then this will make it 4 girls all under the age of 6. There's STIRLING ELIZABETH, AINSLEY ROSE & MADISON TAYLOR and now comes BAILEY IRELAND. I lost about 140lbs when I had my stomach done and gained all but 40 back. That was so long ago, 18 years. I wish I knew then what I know now, maybe things would of been different years ago for me. Oh well, no sense on dwelling, we'll never know, right? Hey girl, we're going to have to party in 2 more pounds for you, that's a huge milestone your going to hit!!!!!:spin:
Gotta go, Lauren needs the computer for homework. Will check in later.
Toodles
Debbie
194/121.5/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01
Ellen
04-11-2002, 06:04 PM
Here it is Thursday afternoon, and I have not posted any recipes, in fact barely posted at all since my depressed funk started yesterday at weigh in. I wish I could report that things were all better, but they really aren't. I decided I had to change some things. I have been on program, so the problem is not what I am eating. With all the drugs I take, some specifically for weight loss, I should see more results than I am seeing. Yesterday, I decided to just eat as much as I wanted, of whatever I wanted. I couldn't do it! The only thing I had that was a no no :nono: was a little bit of ice cream! I did try and over eat, and only managed to get my caloric intake up from 1500 to 1800! I guess I failed at failing! ;)
The only area I can change is my exercise, so I decided to go back to Body For Life, and use SB as my diet guidelines, while using Bill Phillips guidelines for intensity, duration, and frequency. I figure if I still don't lose, maybe I will at least get fitter. Anyone doing BFL have any advice for me? I have done it before, but not when I was following SB, and was not able to complete the twelve weeks due to illness. I don't think it will be hard to incorporate the two. I do tend to eat more small meals as it is.
So, I got up this morning, and did an intense treadmill workout that felt pretty good. Then I went and finally got my paint and painted most of the hall. All I have left is some trim work, then I can move on to the great room. I like the deep blue color, but it will take some getting used to. :)
Hope everyone has a good evening! I am going to go fix dinner, but hopefully I can get back and post some individuals later!
:wave:
Beth2374
04-11-2002, 06:10 PM
Ok, it's popular concensus that I am due some GOOD fortune, correct?
I GOT A JOB INTERVIEW MONDAY AT 10:30AM~!!!!!!!!
Oh girls, (and Daramus)... if you've EVER prayed to whomever or whatever you believe in.. PLEASE say one for me... or cross your fingers, or stand on your head with your tongue pointing east... or whatever JUST DO IT FOR ME MONDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This job is a Records Clerk for the County Sheriffs Department and is in the County Courthouse, with COUNTY BENEFITS!~!~!~!!!
My dad called his friend (THE sheriff) and got him to put in a good word for me with the Major who's doing the hiring... so from what he says, as long as I put on a stellar performance at that interview Monday, there's no reason I won't get the job :)
I NEED THIS JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG... WHAT AM I GONNA WEAR?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
OK, I'm just a little TINY bit excited about this... and I'm gonna go call everyone I know and tell them to keep me in mind Monday. I don't know when the final hiring will be done, but I'll be on here first thing Monday when I get home with an idea of how I 'think' I did..... but I have to have confidence!! I CAN get this job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks in advance everyone... get that good Karma flowing!!!
PS... I just noticed when I posted this, that it is my 100th post, and I've become a senior member... ROFLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!
Tranquil
04-11-2002, 06:47 PM
Hello All:
It has been one of those days where you just want to sit back and relax, but you can’t! So, I am – I am sitting at the computer and waiting for friends to come over for a SB dinner and Survivor/CSI night at my house!!!! We are having turkey breast, brown rice, and spinach – they like spinach…I love spinach
I am trying not to weigh myself because I don’t want to be disappointed, but I know I have lost – but it is TOM……and I have swollen feet and ankles - just pop me with a pin and I will look like the fountain in Chicago!!!
Music Teach – I send well wishes and prayers your way for your mom !!!!
Gracious – Glad you went to the doctor and found out what it was before you ended up worse and in the hospital!!! Hope you feel better soon!
Zanne – Happy Birthday from a Newbie ;)
Deb – Sorry to hear about your Dad being in the hospital and missing out on all that wonderful fun in Las Vegas!!!
Trish – Spring is so beautiful, and so deadly! Sorry to hear about your sinuses!
Melf – Hope you are in better spirits!!!
Monet – the lady I work with is doing Body for Life and she is doing very well, she looks great – so healthy and fit!!! Good wishes that it helps you feel better I soon! I know about those blue funks – I get in to them often. Cheer Up!!!
Beth – BREAK A LEG, GOOD LUCK, AND I GOT EVERYTHING CROSSED FOR YOU!!!!! Don’t forget to take your tongue ring out!!!!!
I have to go now and finish straightening the house, cooking the dinner and getting the pets cared for before company gets here. I hope that mean guy from Boston on Survivor (Rob?) gets booted tonight!!! Hope everyone has a good night.
Night, Sabrina
sef
04-11-2002, 06:50 PM
HiedieHo All!!!!! FIRST THINGS FIRST!!!!!
BETH - I'm crossing eveything I can think of, as well as saying a little prayer for you to get job!!!! Now, TAKE THAT RING OUT!!!! Now, while you think of it!!! Glad some of you are getting back to normal, slowly.
MUSIC - Prayers fro Mom.
JACKK - Heard of stupid crook stories, but washer truck must come under stupid cops. No reports out on truck? No one noticed? It must have had lettering on side indentifying where it was from.
FILLISE - Not a slow news day, Just some lighthearted news, don't you get tired of all the murders, rapes, etc? When I do current events at NH I look for some feel good stories too, they are hard to come by!!!
DEB - Okay you asked for it!!!
Breakfast: 1 c. coffee w/ skim milk. 1 serving LF cottage cheese with 1 T. SF jeffy stirred in.
Lunch: 3 - 1'' meatballs, 1/2 sausage, 2 servings spaghetti with a little legal sauce and a sprinkle of Romano. Supper: Tossed salad with SB dressing.
Water and 2 colas so far.
I know it was two servings spaghetti, but figured no starch for breakfast or supper, besides that was what I had leftover from the other night. (Yea, poor excuse)
Had busy day. Someone from HFH gave me three articles they wanted in paper yesterday. So had to get them done. Went to NH, then to two newspaper offices on either side of town and beg for articles to make Sundays papers. Ran to church to make copies of something needed for Sunday. THen home to do up minutes for a special HFH Executive Board meeting. Tonight I have a regular HFH Board meeting to go to. And the weather is going to do something!!! I can feel it!!!!
Take care all. sef
sef
04-11-2002, 06:53 PM
SABRINA - We were posting at same time. Dinner sounds great, wish I could be there. We all have to kick back at times, even though we really shouldn't!! Shirley
THE BIG ORANGE BABE
04-11-2002, 07:20 PM
EVENING EVERY BUDDY!!! :cool:
H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y Z A N N E
!!!!!! Hope you had a big ole day!!!!
DEB...You're scaring me with all these computer antics you've learned to do :eek:
Wet kisses to your Dad and tell him to behave himself...keep those legs up on pillows and TAKE HIS MEDICINE!!!!
FROG You are so right about the weight gain after eating of the animal aisle the night before you weight...especially beef..should never do that :nono:
JACK...I too had my stomach stapled and gained the most of it back. It's not a sure thing, and the Drs should never tell someone that they will never gain it back!!! Here are two good examples....BOB and DEBBIE When do the DERBY festivities start? I'm coming on the tail end of everything...on the 1st of May..I would have been liked to have seen THUNDER OVER LOUISVILLE.. ;)
Susan..I had to have the Roto Rooter man here...took longer to find the entry to the pipe than the actual rooting but the flow was definately better ;)
OH>OH>>>>> big brown eyes and four little furry feet....tail wagging....I believe it's potty time...
I'll check back with you all later..
BOB
Beth2374
04-11-2002, 07:28 PM
my step dad is in the hospital again....
he has diverticulitis, and is in the hospital for the 3rd time with it... he's VERY overweight... and has had 2... what do you call it... where they clean out the arteries in the heart because they were 80% blocked.. and he still eats awful things he shouldn't... and has actually GAINED 50 pounds in the last 6 months since the last one...
Keep him in your prayers :)
Kimmythekid
04-11-2002, 08:02 PM
PRAYERS TO ALL THE SICK PARENTS AND KIDS...
Beth...so sorry to hear about your step dad! It sounds like angieoplasty.....not sure how to spell. That is what my hubby does. Very stressful for him and the families!!! May God bless your SD and give him some will power!
Deb....Blood clots are so darn frightening!!! I hope your dad gets through this! May God bless him and give wisdom to the doctors taking care of him.
gotta go and watch....SURVIVOR...CSI..and the AGENCY!
Mel
04-11-2002, 08:34 PM
Just a quickie before I go get ds (who is not so darling today) from soccer practice. He's making me crazy. Came home from school with all his math tests for the marking period- a few A's, mostly c's and a few D's. This is a kid who scored in the 99th percentile on the state math tests. Either Pa. is a really stoooopid state, or I have a classic underacheiver. What really steams me, is he just thinks I put too much pressure on him and there's no problem here. OK teachers- what do I do???
On a more positive note, my rheumatologist's eyes popped out of his head when he saw me and said "OMG, you're a different person! What have you been doing?" So I told him Sugarbusters and BFL, and told him he should recommend it to other patients. He ways he does, but people just want a pill, won't change their habits, etc. He's taking me off 1 of the meds, an anti-inflammatory that I've been on for years, and we'll see what happens.
oops- gotta go to soccer, guess I'll save this and finish later. bye fore now.
Back again:
Jackie- I have fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, tho I fool most everyone on that. And endometriosis. So I take a real soup of meds. This woe and all the exercise has changed my life, tho, and I feel energized and pain free for the first time in 20 years.
Monet- I'm on my second BFL challenge, W2. I would recommend eating the way it's described in the book, but keeping it SB legal. I tried at first to limit starchy carbs to 2 a day, but was constantly exhausted. I added the carbs (mostly sweet potatoes, beans, steel-cut oatmeal) back in and felt much better and although I'm not a posterchild for a sleek, buff transformation, I did well on my first challenge. Also don't be discouraged if you actually gain a little when you start the BFL exercising. Don't worry- it's muscle, not fat. The fat will go if you hit the intensities.
Pooch- Hooray for you fixing the car! It reminded me of a not so similar experience I had 2 weeks ago. My dh has an old TR8 which is under wraps in the garage waiting for spring. Well, spring is here, and I felt like driving it. Got it all uncovered, put the top down, turned the key. NADA.
Tried again. Not even a groan from the engine. So being a self-sufficient woman, I wrestled up the hood, and low and behold not only is there no battery, but there is no place for one. Now I'm really confused. But I refused to call him at work and sound so stupid. So, I searched all over under the hood, in the spacious interior, everywhere I could think of. Never did find it. So when he got home, I announced that I'd wanted to drive the sports car, but couldn't start it, and fibbed and said i'd tried to jump-start it. He just stared at me then burst out laughing. Turns out the battery is in the trunk (!!!!) and he'd taken it out for the winter. Boy, did I feel dumb. Good for you!
MUSIC- Thinking of your mom.
Beth- :) GOOD LUCK! You deserve some. Take out the tongue ring. ugh. I think I'm too old. I should have sent you my interview suits! And have a happy birthday redo! Sucky b'days are the worst! I guess we never get over being 8 and wanting the perfect day and all the presents we can think of. Never lives up to that.
FROG- Never thought about the meat affect, but it does have higher sodium that chicken or turkey. Maybe that's it? BTW, I'm running a 5K next weekend in the new shoes I bought with Deb. I took your advice about toe wiggle room and they are so comfy, except they look like kyaks on my feet. Very attractive. The run is called "Dash for Diabetes" but in my casse I'm dubbig it "Dash from Diabetes".
Semmens- Hi there! "that other board" does take time, doesn't it? It goes too fast for me. How are you doing?
Deb- Sorry to hear about your Dad. With sis about to pop, life must be crazy. At first when I read her kid's names I thought whe was using china and silver patterns but Bailey Ireland doesn't fit. What kind of a good Jewish name is that? Was she swilling Bailey's Irish Cream the night she conceived? Ha, never thought of that- I should have named Andrew "mumms". :lol: Thank you for saying I look tiny, but I don't feel it. I still feel enormous. I tried on some size 2 jeans last night since my fluke 4's are loose, and it was not a pretty sight. Remember the days of tight jeans and the whale blubber hanging over the waistband? You got the picture. And yes, I'm two-timing you on a BFL board. But it's nowhere near as chatty and friendly.
Gracious- Glad the talk with dd went well. She seems to have a good attitude. I treasure my relationship with mine more and more, the older she gets (she'll be 20 in July, now I really feel old!). We can talk and laugh about anything now. So different from me and my mom. Keep talking to her, it's invaluable.
Zanne- HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! At least you have a nice clean house for your birthday. Even if you did it yourself:D
Hello to everyone else- I know I missed half the board, but I have to go inspect homework.
mel
Rosalie
04-11-2002, 09:56 PM
Good Evening Everyone
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZANNE - Hope you had a good one.
We had a tea party at work to-day for someone who is leaving the unit and there were lots of goodies available. I concentrated on the veggies and shrimp, which were delicious plus I ate a few chinese noodles and some wonton shells which were filled with meat and veggies. Not exactly legal but at least I kept away from the cake. There was this big iced cake sitting in front of me and I wasn't tempted to have one little bit. I new if I tried a little I would have gone back for more so managed to resist it. :D
Musicteach - I hope things go well for your Mom. It must be very worrisome for you and your sister.
Beth - Glad to hear the family is on the mend. I hope you get that job you need soon. I will be sending good thoughts your way for the interview on Monday . DON'T FORGET TO TAKE THE RING OUT OF YOUR TONGUE.
Zanne - I think all the cleaning you have been doing would count as exercise. I agree with you that being busy does help to get the mind off food. I hope you enjoyed your lunch out with dm and it's nice that you have a second birthday celebration to look forward to on the weekend.
Deb - Sorry to hear about your Dad. I hope he gets better real soon and they can give him something to prevent a recurrence. Too bad he will miss the trip to Vegas. Naming babies with a country name must be the in thing. I saw something in the paper yesterday about some celebrity naming their baby India.
Pooch Congrats on your mechanical achievement. I never did figure out how to jump start a car so I usually left it for someone else. I was always scared that I would blow up the darn battery by doing it the wrong way.
Bye.
Marie.
Rosalie
04-11-2002, 10:08 PM
It looks like I missed a whole page of posts so I will just say HI to everyone. I'm getting sleepy sitting here so should go and get ready to hit the sack as I have another early day tomorrow.
Nite. :yawn:
Marie.
Quivondra
04-11-2002, 11:09 PM
Whew! This week has just flown by!! Can't keep up with all the posts...I will be posting a recipe or two since I just went to the library and got some diet books with SB legal recipes. Haven't tried any of these yet but you might want to. Still dealing with TOM..ugh. I'll be more on top of things next week.
tree
04-11-2002, 11:09 PM
Just a quickie...gotta make dinner
Country - Funny you should ask about sticky rice. The Chinese WANT sticky rice (also good for Sushi). It's the Americans that WANT the non-sticky rice. I think the difference is that in most Oriental markets, they sell the short grain rice. Most regular markets sell the long grain. I think Basmati is long grain. I don't get a stickiness problem with brown rice either.
BTW, the rice is cooked completely and then cooled. I actually find that cooked rice keeps well in the refrig for a week or so. DH doesn't like brown rice, so I have to eat the whole thing! Even with the 4 cup rice cooker/steamer, smaller servings just end up burning. I usually make 1 cup of rice, which expands to 2 cups when it's done.
Gotta go.
Melf
04-11-2002, 11:36 PM
Just got back from VBS Clinic. I've committed to teaching this year. They have given me 4-6th graders. I haven't taught in several years, but really looking forward to getting started after the clinic tonight.
Only had 2 meals today, as I slept late & had a grapefruit, then about an hour later, a garden salad, celery sticks & red pepper hummus for snack, a diet cola, & one cup of decaf coffee. Hummmm, that's not 2 meals, is it? Well, it was too early for supper before I left & now it's too late, so I'm having a small bowl of NAS Ice Cream before I retire for the night. Have to get up early for work in the am.
Jack-K, Yes, we do the luminary ceremony at 9pm. Just got finished doing my 5 bags. Mom, a Thyroid cancer survivor, my Dad, died of Melanoma, late dh, testicular cancer, present dh's mom died of colon cancer, & one for a dear yound women from the food ministry I'm involved in who is battling breast cancer now. Last year was my first encounter with Relay for Life, but I'm a LIFER now!!! It's such a great cause!
Debbie Thanks for the encouragement. I posted more last week. It's just that sometimes I really want to post, but just can't seem to get to it. I really NEED to be here, cause I KNOW it helps me to stay focused when I can post & read other's posts.
CountryMom & Tranquil, Thanks also for your notes of encouragement. I do battle with poor self-esteem & poor self-image as well as a lack of self confidence & depression at times. I try not to, but doubt creeps in when I least expect it. I was feeling pretty low during that last post I guess, but I am feeling better this evening.
Well, it's late & I'd better get to bed. Nite:wave:
174/135/135
Solly
04-12-2002, 09:05 AM
Hi Gang,
I know alot of you all use Fitday to recored your food. I think I need some tips. How do you find your food. I was trying to select the food from the list and it can't be accurate, because of the way it is prepared or SF substituting. Do you customize all your foods? It seems like it is so time consuming.
Any pointers would be appreciated.
Thanks
Jackie:(
Kimmythekid
04-12-2002, 09:17 AM
It is a yucky day here again in Cinci! Yesterday was so nice...I just wanted more. Oh well!
I have a question to ask for anyone who wants to chime in.......
EXERCISE...how often do you exercise. I was always under the impression you should exercise everyother day. I have been trying to every night, with a few exceptions. Well last night I just couldn't! My stomache muscles are killing, and I am just over all tired. I have been doing 100...YES...100!! sit-ups the past few times, going 3 miles on the bike, and about 7 other exercises on my legs, hips, and buns....plus some arm stuff.
So...how often do you take a break? Remember...this is all totally new to me. I have not exercised, up until 6 weeks ago, for years. Am I over doing it? Like I said, I have been doing it about every night...with a few exceptions. I just don't want to burn out....so any advise!!!??? Thanks!
How was Survivor!!! Finally got that Rob out of there! I do not have a favorite, seeing as Hunter and Gina are gone. The cute little LDS girl seems so nice, and the judge. I hear they had to cut them off after they drank so many beers! Too funny. Wonder if they could have drank......13!!! LOL...sorry, couldn't resist!
Hope everyone has a good day......it's FRIDAY!!!:) :) :)
In Him,
Kimmy;)
sef
04-12-2002, 09:56 AM
HiedieHo All!!!
Not much to say ecept Hi. Hope all who have sick families are getting better.
I am pooped, the HFH meeting lasted forever and the chairs are very uncomfortable!!
MEL - Old is being able to say your kids ar 42 and soon-to-be 40, altho DD would remind me at this point that she is only 39! Along age lines, reminded me I had this.
Have you ever noticed that when you're of a certain age, everything seems uphill from where you are? Stairs are steeper. Groceries are heavier. And, everything is farther away. Yesterday I walked to the corner and I was dumbfounded to discover how long our street had become!
And, you know, people are less considerate now, especially the young ones.* They speak in whispers all the time! If you ask them to speak up they just keep repeating themselves, endlessly mouthing the same silent message until they're red in the face! What do they think I am, a lip reader?
I also think they are much younger than I was at the same age. On the other hand, people my own age are so much older than I am. I ran into an old friend the other day and she has aged so much that she didn't even recognize me.
I got to thinking about the poor dear while I was combing my hair this morning, and in doing so, I glanced at my own refection........Well, REALLY NOW ......... even mirrors are not made the way they used to be!
Another thing, everyone drives so fast today! You're risking life and limb if you just happen to pull onto the freeway in front of them. All I can say is, their brakes must wear out awfully fast, the way I see them screech and swerve in my rear view mirror.
Clothing manufacturers are less civilized these days. Why else would they suddenly start labeling a size 10 or 12 dress as 18 or 20? Do they think no one notices that these things no longer fit around the waist, hips, thighs, and bosom?
The people who make bathroom scales are pulling the same prank, but in reverse. Do they think I actually "believe" the number I see on that dial?* HA! I would never let myself weigh that much! Just who do these people think they're fooling?
I'd like to call up someone in authority to report what's going on -- but the telephone company is in on the conspiracy too: they've printed the phone books in such small type that no one could ever find a number in here!
All I can do is pass along this warning: Maturity is under attack! Unless something drastic happens, pretty soon "everyone" will have to suffer these awful indignities.
PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SO WE CAN GET THIS CONSPIRACY STOPPED!
PS: I am sending this to you in a larger font size, because something has caused fonts to be smaller than they once were too!
Take care. sef
semmens
04-12-2002, 10:07 AM
Kimmy- I exercise 6 days a week, but I'm doing BFL (the exercise part anyway). What you may want to try is alternating what you are doing so that muscle groups get a break. Maybe do arm stuff one day and then leg stuff the next. It takes 48 hours for muscles to recover adequately after you break them down. Just to give you an idea, my routine this week was
Mon-UB
Tues Cardio (I do an intense 20 min interval on a Precor)
Wed-LB
Thurs-Cardio
Fri- UB
Sat- Cardio
This should take me about 4 hours total for the week.
And as far as situps....I know there are different opinions on this but IMO more does not equal better. Try doing a few sets of 15 or so crunches; there are different kinds (like obliques where you twist in the crunch, or ones where you hold your legs straight up that focus on the lower abdominal area more). Intensity matters more than quantity, from what I am learning.
Mel- I'm doing great and really seeing results. I would love to have another "pep talk" with you; I am on the verge of committing myself to BFL eating too, starting Monday. Please pm me and let me know when I can give you a call!
Pooch-know what you mean about the car; I was so excited a few weeks ago when I actually managed to not only hook up a a new VCR but also get it synched with our dish! I've always had to call the "satellite guy" before.:)
Jack-K: the fitness site I spend way too much time at is www.leanandstrong.com. It focuses mainly on support for "Body For Life", a program by Bill Phillips.
Beth: Good luck on the job interview :)
Hi to all those I missed!
Laura
gracious
04-12-2002, 10:22 AM
I am alive but don't feel like I am...except for the suffering part! I can't remember the last time I have had a night like I did last night. Went to bed and coughed myself into exhaustion and finally passed out. My throat is raw from the coughing and it is hard to breathe. I am really praying that these antibiotics kick in today.
Thanks for all the well wishes. I am looking forward to reporting my better health very soon! The 2 wee kids I babysit are of course not here today..they went to their grandma's so I don't get them sick.
Something strange about my weight though. I have gained like 4 lbs even though I am eating on plan for the most part. I know there is a bit too much fat just because I am making quick choices so I don't have to make anything. I do know that I have not been drinking my water and that might be the culprit, who knows. I went from 4 litres per day or more down to 4 cups on average. I am trying but it is hard for some reason. I am drinking some diet gingerale because it seems to soothe my throat as it goes down cuz of the bubbles....maybe this is all in my head too and it is cuz my mom always gave it to me when I was sick as a kid! My meds require 8 oz of water per pill, twice a day so that will naturally give me a boost. Does the water thing make sense to anyone?
Gonna go for now. Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Fillise
04-12-2002, 11:10 AM
Hootie Hoo!
I wasn't able to get back yesterday--too busy. But have some time for a good post this morning.
I'm down another lb today--233! One thing I have noticed--I've replaced almost all the red meat in my diet with fish. I'm not cutting it out completely (cause believe me there is nothing I like better than a medium rare juicy steak), but the fish is such a great protein hit without all the fat. If you eat salmon or tuna you get the added bonus of the omega-3 fatty acids.
Gracious--goodness that pnumonia seems to have taken you hostage! I don't think you ought to be worrying about weight loss right now, you need to make sure your body can fight off the infection. I don't mean eat off program--I just mean that your body is probably doing whatever it has to to fight the infection--including hanging onto liquids. Do try to force the water and green tea if you can. I sure hope you turn the corner on this soon. I know you've got to be sick and tired of being sick and tired!
Semmens--good to have you back wtih us! I'm real interested in you BFLers. I'm watching cause I may want to give it a try--if I can ever get cleared to go back to weight training.
sef--How rude of them to have lengthened the street without telling you! I'm also noticing that people are speaking in whispers. Shame on them!
Kimmy--I've got a great aunt that until recently did 100 situps every morning. Just recently she cut back to 50. She will celebrate her 104th birthday next month--so go right ahead! I saw your pictures on the picture board--you are looking great!
Jack-K--Yes fitday can be time consuming in the beginning. You don't have to customize everything, but it does help to get a more accurate reading. It also helps to go through all the choices they offer because you can often find what you need if you spend a little time looking. I added a lot of custom foods in the beginning--now that they are in my record, fitday takes much less time and in my opinion is worth the initial time investment.
Melf--What VBS curriculum are you using this year? I'm just putting my team together, but we don't have our VBS until late July. WE are doing the bug safari.
Mel--WTG on the Dr.'s visit!
Deb--So sorry to hear that your father is in the hospital again. I'll keep a good thought for him and keep him and your sister in my prayers.
BOB--How's it going? Are you headed up to Kentucky for the Derby? Derby day is only three weeks away--and you know that's a big day around here!
OK--must work now.
Have a great day everyone!
Susan
300/233/150
Tranquil
04-12-2002, 01:03 PM
TGIF!!! YIPPPEEEEE!!!! Work is just slamming, I have not even had a moment to think about a potty break or a meal! But, I am taking a breather for the moment....
For Gracious and the others who are sick or have sick loved ones - wishing you speedy recoveries!!
Well dinner was a success! (SEF - thought of you as I ate the dinner) Survivor was great - with Rob outta there!!! Yahoooo!!!!! CSI was a rerun so that was disappointing :(
I lost another pound!!! Yahoooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hope you all have a wonderful Friday and a good weekend - I am going to be good and anticipate a wonderful weigh in on Wedneday.
Sabrina :dizzy:
sef
04-12-2002, 01:09 PM
HiedieHo All!!!
I am trying to pace myself today as I am achy and tired. So I straightened up kitchen and put meat to marinade, then rested. Stripped bed threw a load of wash and rested. Gathered trash and took out, threw clothes in dryer and rested! Get the picture?! You all are my "rest"!
GRACIOUS: I wouldn't be concerned about the weight gain. Some antibiotics can cause that. So do what you have to do, the rest will take care of itself. Hope you feel better soon.
FILIISE: Thanx for the large font!!!! :lol:
Hey!! Are you all ready for this? I am playing with the scanner! Keep your fingers crossed that I accomplish something!!!
Talked to my DD in MD. They are under drought laws, and here we are swimming. My friends in PA have not had the snow they usually have so are anticipating problems. In Milford, the water from from natural springs and we hardly ever had any problems. How is your area doing Mel?
I'll be back later. In the meantime..............
Subject:* Fw: Pulled over for Speeding
A driver is pulled over by a policeman.
Man: Is there a problem Officer?
Officer: Sir, you were speeding.
Man: Oh, I see.
Officer: Can I see your license please?
Man: I'd give it to you but I don't have one.
Officer: Don't have one?
Man: Lost it four times for drunk driving.
Officer: I see, can I see your vehicle registration papers please?
Man: I can't do that.
Officer: Why not?
Man: I stole this car.
Officer: Stole it?
Man: Yes, and I killed and raped the owner.
Officer: You what?
Man: She's in the boot if you want to see.
The Officer looks at the man and slowly backs away to his car and calls for back up. Within minutes five police cars circle the car. A senior officer slowly approaches the car, clasping his half drawn gun.
Officer #2: Sir, could you step out of your vehicle please! The man
steps out of his vehicle.
Man: Is there a problem sir?
Officer #2: One of my officers told me that you have stolen this car and murdered the owner.
Man: Murdered the owner?
Officer #2: Yes, could you please open the boot of your car please.
The man opens the boot, revealing nothing but an empty boot.
Officer #2: Is this your car sir?
Man: Yes, here are the registration papers.
The officer is quite stunned.
Officer #2: One of my officers claims that you do not have a driving license.
The man digs in his pocket revealing a wallet and hands it to the
officer.
The officer opens the wallet and examines the license. He looks quite puzzled.
Officer #2: Thank you sir, one of my officers told me you didn't have a license, stole this car, raped and murdered the owner.
Man: Bet you the lying b-----d told you I was speeding, too!
Take care, sef :joker:
sef
04-12-2002, 01:13 PM
SABRINA:
We were posting same time. Glad your dinner was a success, sounded like it beat my salad!!!!
Shirley :lol:
Kimmythekid
04-12-2002, 01:17 PM
Fillise....
Thank you for the compliment. My goal was to do 100...I have no plans of going higher. I know you didn't ask me..but at our church we are doing Amazon Outfitters...I believe...this summer. I am not sure what I will be doing...I will find out this Sunday.
Laura...
Thanks for the advise! You know, I started out at 10 sit-ups and almost could not do them. I am weak! I actually enjoy it now...untill yesterday. That was the first time my belly hurt. I will try to change my routine a little and maybe do some different types of sit-ups. But you do take a day off?
CSI...I guess I had missed it before so I was ok w/ it being a re-run! I just love that show!
Gracious...
Take care of yourself! Prayers to you!
semmens
04-12-2002, 01:20 PM
Kimmy- I only do ab work on my Lower Body days, so only about every 3 to 4 days.
HTH
Laura
Mel
04-12-2002, 02:53 PM
Just got back from a grueling chest and shoulder workout, I'm pooped. Scalse is going up, but so is the amount of weight I'm lifting and its coming up on TOM, so I'm not too worried yet. I still can't get myself to get rid of it, like the true BFL'ers tell you.
Fillise- Congrats on another pound gone! You've really come a long way. Why can't you lift weights? It's a great way to burn fat.
Kimmy- I totally agree with Laura. More is not better. Change your workout, cut the reps, make it more intense. I lift 4 days a week, (mon, tues, wed and fri) and do 2o-25 minute INTENSE cardio on tues, thurs and sat. Each lifting day I do different muscle groups, so there is a week between to rebuild muscle. But I lift REALLY heavy, to failure on each exercise, and I'm older than you. So I need that week. That's a pretty standard body-builder rotation.
Sef- Thanks for the laugh- but the font was too small. Actually, with my contacts in I have to sit back to see the screen :( . I like the cop story, too. Yes, we are having drought problems here too and are under watering restrictions. No fountains, car washes, or lawn watering. Hoever, it seems to be raining just about every other day. Unfortunately, we got NO rain or snow over the winter, and the water table and reservoirs and really really low. I sure hope we can fill the neighborhood pool this summer.
Laura- I'll be home every evening except Sunday. Very lively social life. Would love to talk. Still have my #?
Gracious- I sure hope you are feeling better. Please conentrate on getting better and don't worry about the scale- it could be a number of things.
Jackie- I personally found fitday a pain in the a$$! It was the biggest chore, and I couldn't make myself do it for more than 2 days. I just stayed OP and ate resonable portions, read labels, and exercised. The weight came off.
Zanne- How was your b'day?
Hi everyone else, time to do some work!
mel
Solly
04-12-2002, 03:20 PM
Happy Friday All,
I don't know about you all, but sure glad is it Friday. It's been a quiet week with by boss on vacation. Yuk, he's back Monday.
Melf, You have had so much sadness in your life. Hoping things are better for you. Remember, when you are low, we are here for you. Hang in there.
Mel,I have a friend who has fibro, It is fatiguing by itself. Hope your meds help. My daughter has endo too. She is 19. Nothing has seemed to help the pain so I guess this summer, we will try the surgery. Have you had surgery?
Beth, sorry to hear about your step dad. Maybe you can convince him to try SB with you.
Bob, thunder over Lou is next sat along with the mini marathon and baloon race. Are you coming to Lou? How long will you be here? The parade is Thursday, and Boat race on Wed. Maybe we could meat for lunch or something. I keep forgetting to tell you. My soon to be SIL is a BIG Tenn fan. He keeps wearing that orange garb to my house. Of course, I keep telling him he would look better in wildcat blue. LOL
Deb, You're right, your DS children's names are different. I really like the Madison Taylor though. I hope your dad gets better soon and is able to go with your mom to Vegas. What a shame it would be to miss it. Does he take blood thinenrs? Yes I wil be celebrating after the next 2 #'s come off. I never want to see that 200 # again.
Monet. I hope you get out of your funk. Here is the place to do it. Maybe exercising more will help yuor mood. It does mine. Hang in there. I guess your town is hopping right now with the Masters. Are you interested in it?
Beth, WTG onthe interview. You can do it girlfriend!! DON'T FORGET TO TAKE OUT THE TONGUE RING.
Kimmy, You should work one muscle group every other day. MWF I do upper body (3 sets of each), TTS I do lower body 5 sets of each. I also walk 3 miles each day.
You need to let your muscles for 48 hrs before working them again. Hope that helps. Remember on sit ups, it not the quantity, it how you do them. So 30 slow and correct is better than 100 fast and sloppy.
Sef, Loved your story, the only bad things was too many of those hit too close to home. Ugh!
Gracious, you poor thing. Sure hope you start getting better soon. I'm sure all the antibotics are messing up your weight, but don't worry about that now, just get better.
Tranquil, WTG on the 1#.
Great day to anyone I missed.
Hope everyone has a great weekend. We are expecting rain again. Oh well, we can have it now and then Derby week will be nice.
Almost time to close up shop and go the happy hour. I just love Friday's. I will only have 2 wines, not 13 beers ( DH will though)!LOL.
Jackie
257/201/145
10-10-01
:dizzy: :dizzy:
Beth2374
04-12-2002, 04:04 PM
My second Mini-Goal was to be 180 by my anniversary.... and I DID IT!!! THATS 25 POUNDS SINCE I STARTED!!!! I went to my moms today and got on the scale, and if I held my tongue just right it went all the way down to 178, but it bounced between 178 and 180... I'm just calling it 180 because TOM is on the way (which is why I've been eating everything in sight) and so then if I call it 180 now, then AFTER TOM, I'll be even less and it will perk me up!!!
I'm so excited... so far I've met all my goals, but I used my birthday for the first one, my anniversary for the second one... now I'm just gonna have to use plain ol' months..LOL... so my next goal is 170 by June 1st.... it's as good a day as any I guess... LOL!!!!
I have no idea where we're going this weekend, but it better be good ;) He knows that too!! LOL!!
I'm soo excited about the job interview... I'm going tomorrow to buy a clear plastic retainer for the hole in my tongue...LOL. If I just take this one out, it will grow up pretty quick. LOL - You're not too old, I'm just odd... lol. I have this thing for piercing and tattoo's.. but it's all covered except for my tongue, which I just have a plain silver barbell in. I actually lost my first 20 pounds after I got it, because I had to be so careful when chewing that I didn't bite it, that I ate slower, and less... so it served quite the purpose!! The two I got for christmas are just decoration... and my tattoo I got for my anniversary last year, it's a Celtic Knot because I'm almost full Irish. I drew one that is Celtic AND Tribal because I'm Irish, and DH is Cherokee, so I want to get something besides a name or hearts or whatever... to show that we are united... and I drew the perfect one, just have to wait to get it done until I lose about 25 more because it's a lower back piece. :)
Anyway... I guess to each his own... to see me out in public, unless I have on a tank top and you see the tattoo on my back, people would NEVER guess I have anything done. I'm quite plain and normal with how I dress and act. I'm a PTA mom, and I have to go in people's homes to answer 911 calls. I don't fit the 'stereotypical' image of someone who likes to hang out in the tattoo studios. ;) DH wins bets after people meet me by telling them I have a tattoo and nobody believes me.. LOL. I just don't seem the type.
Have a WONDERFUL weekend everyone.... I'm gonna go have a GREAT time wherever we end up. Might even allow myself one drink because I deserve it :)
Kimmythekid
04-12-2002, 04:23 PM
Thanks everyone for the advise! I will change things around and see if it helps.
BETH.....WTG!!! You have got to be thrilled! Now you have even more of a reason to have a good time...I hope your hubby makes this day much more special! It can't get any worse than you b-day...not lol!
Solly
04-12-2002, 04:31 PM
Beth, How wonderful for you. Meeting your goal, 25 #'s and a special anniversary/birthday. WOW. On the tattoo and piercings, I have always heard it's the quiet ones you have to watch out for. LOL. :devil: Have a wonderful time, you deserve it.
Jackie
tree
04-12-2002, 04:55 PM
Beth - I know what you mean about the parents just not taking care of themselves. My DF had 2 angioplasties. He didn't change his habits after the 1st one. The 2nd one ending up being converted to a double bypass. He's always had high cholesterol (runs in the family) and he smoked. After the double bypass, he stopped smoking, began working out 3x/week, and changed his eating habits. Unfortunately, you can cut out the fat, but when you buy low fat foods, you tend to get a ton of sugar as a replacement. He's a big snacker, and had all sorts of reduced fat snacks. Now over 5 years later :angel: , I talked to him about SB. Last week, I noticed he had No Sugar Added ice cream in his freezer. :) I don't think he'll jump on the bandwagon, but I was surprised that he even took that step! :) Warm wishes to your DF.
Congrats on meeting your mini-goal! It's actually taken me so long to reach and pass mini-goal (135#), that I didn't even notice! Now I'm below mini-goal, must strive for ultimate goal!
Daramus - DH had 4 wisdom teeth out, and just bled! He called the dentist, and they told him to take out the gauze they'd stuffed in there (no one told him that before). Even so, he bled for the next two to three days. Just trickle stuff, but enough to really aggravate him when he'd spent 8hrs swallowing it during the night. Hope you feel better! I have to have 3 removed (just waiting for the day!).
Well, back to work.
Melf
04-12-2002, 06:19 PM
Hey everyone, I decided to try to answer some posts before I take off to the track. Will meet dh there, but first...
SEF, You are JUST tooooo Much! LOL That was the best laugh I've had in a while. Girl, you had me going there for a while I actually thought you were serious, but I went back & read the entry to your post. I sent that to all my email friends...LOL The speeding one was cute too.
Gracious, You poor thing, you sound like you feel miserable! Hope something kicks in soon!
FILLISE, We're doing the Lifeway material, Amazon Outfitters. The clinic was great, can't waait to get my hands on the teaching book so I can start making plans!
[b]Jack-K, [b] Thanks, I've had a better day today & back to my more normal self. Finished with my pity party.
Well, got to go now it's time to go walking & tomorrow I'm off. Yeahhhhh! :D It's DH's company picnic, or I should say Crawfish boil. They did this last year & it was great. Had jun jumps, clowns, & games for the kids, even ice cream. I promise I won't eat the ice cream or drink the beer:lol: They have it out in a beautiful park near a catfish pond. Looking forward to it. Bye :wave:
174/134.5/135
THE BIG ORANGE BABE
04-12-2002, 06:31 PM
EVENING EVERY BUDDY!!! :cool:
SUSAN...Won't be checking on the ponies this trip...All my attention will be on the NEW BABY!!!
JACKIE...I would love to meet you for lunch. I really can't promise this trip..like I said above...I've got a new baby coming on the 3rd and all my attention will be turned to my niece. Her Mother died when she was 10 and she's been like my little girl ever since. They live out off the Gene Snyder on the road to PEE WEE VALLEY...new subdivision..
I'll promise the next visit for sure.. ;) Oh...bothe she and her husband are big TENNESSEE FANS TOO!!!! :eek:
I'll be back to address everyone a little later on....
BOB
sef
04-12-2002, 08:57 PM
HiedieHo All!!!!
Well, I have everything done except the vaccuming and the bathroom, they will keep until tomorrow.
I also did a couple of loads of wash for the kids. It was there in the basket. They don't like me to do it as they feel it's work for me. But DIL, came home at lunch time to get some meds for a headache that was starting and went back to work. So I thought she could use some rest over the weekend and did it! I'll probably get yelled at, but thanked too. I barbecued supper. And now I'm resting again.
MEL: They might fill the neighborhood pool as that can be used for a reservoir for fire fighting. Every little bit helps.
JACKK: I agree! We accept things that are happening to us and don't really notice them until we read something that makes us say "Oh Yeah"!
BETH: WTG!!! You are fabulous!!!
Okay, Funny Friday is almost over. I have way too much time on my hands while I'm resting, so can you stand two more?
Here goes!!
Men are like Slinkies . . . not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.
"Every teenager should get a high school education.* Even if they already know everything."
I read recipes the same way I read science fiction.* I get to the end and think, 'Well, that's not going to happen.'"
Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in hospitals dying of nothing.
"The other night I ate at a real nice family restaurant. Every table had an argument going."
Have you noticed since everyone has a camcorder these days no one talks about seeing UFOs like they use to.
"You know when you're sitting on a chair and you lean back so you're just on two legs then you lean too far and you almost fall* over but at the last second you catch yourself? I feel like that all the time."
According to a recent survey, men say the first thing they notice about a woman are their eyes. And women say the first thing they notice about men is they're a bunch of liars."
Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again.
"All of us could take a lesson from the weather. It pays no attention to criticism."
Why does a slight tax increase cost you two hundred dollars and a substantial tax cut save you thirty cents?
I'm not 40-something. I'm $39.95, plus shipping and handling.
In the 60's people took acid to make the world weird. Now the world is weird and people take Prozac to make it normal.
"Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first."
"There is a theory which states that if ever anybody discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear* and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which states that this has already happened."
How is it one careless match can start a forest fire, but it takes a whole box to start a campfire?
Doctors can be frustrating. You wait a month-and-a-half for an
appointment, and he says, "I wish you'd come to me sooner."
"I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me."
"You read about all these terrorists--most of them came here legally, but they hung around on these expired visas, some for as long as 10-15 years. Now, compare that to Blockbuster; you are two days late with a video* and those people are all over you. Let's put Blockbuster in charge of immigration."
Last one I promise!!!!
Ads in Bills: Have you ever noticed that they put advertisements in with your bills now? Like bills aren't distasteful enough, they have to stuff junk mail in there with them. I get back at them. I put garbage in with my check when I mail it in. Coffee grinds, banana peels...I write, "Could you throw this away for me? Thank You."
Fabric Softener: My wife uses fabric softener. I never knew what that stuff was for. Then I noticed women coming up to me (sniff) 'Married' (walk off).* That's how they* mark their territory. You can take off the* ring, but it's hard to get that* April fresh scent out of your clothes.
Cripes: My wife's from the Mid-west. Very nice people there.* Very wholesome. They use words like 'Cripes'. 'For Cripe's sake.' Who would that be, Jesus Cripe's? The son of 'Gosh' of the church of 'Holy Moly'?* I'm not making fun of it. You think I wanna burn in 'Heck'?
Morning Differences: Men and women are different in the morning. The men wake up aroused in the morning.* We can't help it. We just wake up and we want you.* And the women are thinking, 'How can he want me the way I look in the morning?' It's because we can't see you. We have no blood anywhere near our optic nerve.
Pregnancy: It's weird when pregnant women feel the baby kicking.* They say, 'Oh my god. He's kicking. Do you wanna feel it?' I always feel awkward reaching over* there.* Come on! It's weird to ask someone to feel your stomach. I don't do that when I have gas. "Oh my god...give me your hand...It won't be long now..."
Grandma: My grandmother has a bumper sticker on her car that says, 'Sexy Senior Citizen'. You don't want to think of your grandmother that way, do you? Out entering wet shawl contests. Makes you wonder where she got that dollar she gave you for your birthday.
Prisons: Did you know that it costs forty thousand dollars a year to house each prisoner? Jeez, for forty thousand bucks a piece I'll take a few prisoners into my house. I live in Los Angeles. I already have bars on the windows. I don't think we should give free room and board to criminals. I think they should have to run twelve hours a day on a treadmill and generate electricity. And if they don't want to run, they can rest in the chair that's hooked up to the generator.
Award Shows: Can you believe how many award shows they have now?* They have awards for commercials. The Cleo Awards, a whole show full of commercials. I taped it and then I fast-forwarded through the whole thing.
Phone-In-Polls: You know those shows where people call in and vote on different issues? Did you ever notice there's always like 18% that say "I don't know".* It costs 90 cents to call up and vote...They're voting "I don't know." "Honey, I feel very strongly about this. Give me the phone. (Into Phone) I DON'T KNOW!"* (Hangs up looking proud.)* Sometimes you have to stand up for what you believe you're not sure about." This guy probably calls up phone sex girls for $2.95 to say "I'm not in the mood."
Answering Machine: Did you ever hear one of these corny, positive messages on someone's answering machine? "Hi, it's a great day and I'm out enjoying it right now. I hope you are too.* The thought for the day is 'Share the love.' Beep."
"Uh,* yeah...this is the VD clinic calling....Speaking of being positive, your test is back. Stop sharing the love."
Okay, That's it!!!! Foodwise I did okay today. Take care, Shirley :joker:
Ellen
04-12-2002, 09:34 PM
Went to the doctor today. I am down four pounds since my last visit a month ago. Not too bad, at least it is going the right direction! He changed medications again, and I go back in a month.
Did day two of BFL, and I wonder why I never got back to doing this before. I am remembering now how much I loved it. I really pushed on my upper body workout, and I will probably not be able to lift my arms to paint the walls up by the ceiling. Good! I hate doing it anyway! I make such a mess! I used to have a cool edge tool, but I can't find it! Now I can try and make my hubby do it!
My gift card to Red Lobster arrived today. (Got it for buying a Nokia cell phone) Took my hubby to dinner. I had lobster, and shrimp. I did eat one cheese biscuit, but resisted eating a second one. Still have some $$ left on the card too, so we can go again in a few weeks!
Anyway, here is a funny. Someone sent this to me, and I thought it was one of the best I have ever gotten.
It Happened In A Parking Lot
Be careful what you wear (or don't wear), when working under your vehicle, especially in public.
A central west couple drove their car to K-Mart only to have their car break down in the parking lot. The man told his wife to carry on with the shopping while he fixed the car there in the lot. The wife returned later to see a small group of people near the car.
On closer inspection she saw a pair of male legs protruding from under the chassis.
Although the man was in shorts, his lack of underpants turned private parts into glaringly public ones. Unable to stand the embarrassment she dutifully stepped forward, quickly put her hand UP his shorts and tucked everything back into place. On regaining her feet she looked across the hood and found herself staring at her husband who was standing idly by.
The mechanic, however, had to have three stitches in his head.
Hope everyone is doing well.
Sheann
04-12-2002, 11:01 PM
Hi everyone!
Sorry I have been MIA (again). My son was admitted to the hopsital again this morning at 3am (3rd time in 3 weeks). He had another seizure. This time he has muscle weakness on his whole left side. He cannot lift his left leg and the skin is numb to the touch, no reflexes and no strength in his left hand. His left eye will not stay closed and when he takes a drink of water from a staw the water leaks from the left side of his mouth. He cannot remember anything from just before the seizure happened to waking up this morning in the hospital. his hearing is not right, his vision is not right. They took another MRI and brain CT scan. I just want to know what is wrong with him. This almost sounds like he had a stroke. They said that tomorrow if he still cannot move his left leg that they will get him into physical therapy. That is all well and good, but I would like to know what caused all of this to happen. He is getting very upset about the whole thing. I just feel so bad because he is still my little boy, even though he is 24, and I cannot do anything to fix it.
zanne: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
deb: hope all goes well for your father.
music teach: hope your mom's surgery goes well
daramus: glad all went well with your first tooth extraction
gracious: sorry to hear that you have pneumonia. I hope you feel better soon.
beth: hope all went well for your job interview. Sorry to hear about your step dad. He is definitely in my prayers.
tranquil: welcome!
Well, I hope and pray that everyone has a great weekend and that all of you who are healthy stay that way and those of you that are not well get better soon.
Sheann
287/271.5/150
CountryMom4Him
04-12-2002, 11:10 PM
Dear Sheann,
I am praying for you and your family. I can understand your frustration and fears. Hopefully the doctors will know more in the morning.
Love,
Crystle
Fillise
04-13-2002, 12:17 AM
Sheanne, I'm keeping you and your son in my prayers. I hope they find out what is causing the siezures so they can begin treating it. It has to be absolutely terrifying for you and for him.
I was thinking about all the sickness and health problems we've been dealing with recently. I've only met one person from this board face to face, but I care deeply about each of you. Sheanne, I don't "know" you and I don't "know" your son, but you are close to my heart tonight.
A friend taught me a little trick that might come in handy with the insurance company. I've never had it to fail and it gets responses when nothing else will.
When someone, especially a bureaucrat, tells you that he/she can't do something, reply very calmly "I'm sorry that's not good enough." Keep repeating that to every excuse they offer. Don't raise your voice. Just keep repeating "I'm sorry that's not good enough," or "I'm sorry there must be something else we can do." Then don't say another word until the person responds. I've gotten some amazing results with this technique.
I hope you get some answers soon,
Love,
Susan
sef
04-13-2002, 01:26 AM
SHEANN:
My prayers are with you and son. You will have to push for a diagnosis, don't take no for an answer. You want results before he leaves hospital.
Follow Fillise's advice with your responses. There are all sorts of reasons he is going through this and, yes, young people can have strokes, which doesn't mean your son has had one. Our bodies are so complicated!!!
God Bless. Take care, Shirley
:angel: To watch over you and yours.
Zanne
04-13-2002, 08:32 AM
Morning All!
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR ALL THE LOVELY BIRTHDAY WISHES! You all are so wonderful and thoughtful!
I haven't been near the computer too much, not even for much email (which I usually keep up with). I've kind of skimmed thru the posts and find that so many are dealing with illness, either personally or with a family member. Even tho I'm not on here too much, I just want ALL of you to know, that you and your loved ones are in my thoughts always. I'm praying for great recoveries/outcomes for everyone.
I did a lot of shopping with DM on my b-day. Lunch ended up being the food court at the mall. I got chinese and picked out the best choices I could. Lots of veggies and some chinese noodles. I'm sure there was some cornstarch to thicken the sauce but I really wanted chinese and decided to treat myself. I also bought a chocolate cake and only had one piece with my boys after dinner that night. In total I had only 2 pieces from the cake. Not bad. Today DH is taking DS out to find mommy a present, so I get to extend my birthday.
Spring has finally come to Toronto and the surronding area. As long as it's not raining, I'll be out in the garden most days, so I probably won't be on the board too much. I love playing in the dirt. This year I've got to rearrange and move some plants to get them out of the way before we put on our addition (decided that will be next spring--this year will be a small addition--closing in the front porch). We also want to do some landscapeing in the front and I'm working on making our grass great.
Well, I better get going. DS is complaining he's hungry! He's only 4 but boy can he eat! I'm dreading what's going to happen when he's a teenager!
Bye for now. I'll try to lurk so I can keep up and I'm always thinking of you all
fran_mansfield
04-13-2002, 08:50 AM
Hi everyone!
Thanks for all your kind words about the whole parents/daughter thing - it's true...I think I am rather well adjusted considering. I think once you break away from the past, as it were, you can do anything - as trite as that sounds. We're all very strong, and being able to rely on yourself alone feels incredible.
Anyway, feeling GREAT today! Thursday night I did the elliptical trainer for 45 minutes - but was quite winded by the end. I was going to do yoga and just couldn't. I'm not sure I'm eating enough right now - so I'm going to strive for a healthier balance...possibly one where losing weight and looking good isn't the main goal!!! I may also simply be wearing myself down with how busy I am.... Any ideas on some good energy-nutritious vitamins?! Or super energy foods...something that packs quite a punch but isn't going to screw up my caloric intake?
Yesterday QUIVONDRA and I went swimming! First we sweat off some steam in the steam room, which was a much needed release. And then we swam quite a few laps together - and I can tell it was quite a workout because now, Saturday morning, I'm super sore! That won't stop QUIV and I though, nay nay....she'll be calling me momentarily to go walking! FIrst to the post office to file my taxes...and hopefully for a good 3-4 miles total!
Thanks for all the support - and I wish everyone well,
Fran Mansfield
(In total, 11 lbs lost - about 50lbs to go!)
Fillise
04-13-2002, 10:02 AM
I just wanted to check in this morning. I got a call a little while ago with my Father telling me that one of my Aunts passed away. I just talked with my cousins (her daughters) and am sitting here crying because she really was one of my favorite people in the world. She was in the advanced stages of alzhiemers disease so it really is a blessing that she is now free and at peace. I will probably leave tomorrow to head to SC for the funeral. I probably won't be on the board for a few days, but will touch bases when I get back.
Sorry to be such a downer early on a Saturday morning.
Susan
300/232/150
Zanne
04-13-2002, 10:16 AM
Thoughts are with you and your family. I'm sorry for your loss.
Susanne
CountryMom4Him
04-13-2002, 10:25 AM
So sorry for your loss Susan.
Love,
Crystle
Tranquil
04-13-2002, 10:26 AM
Good Morning All:
First I wanted to say:
Sheann: Thank you for your welcome. Also, my prayers go out to you and your son and your family - and that something positive comes your way!!!!
Fillise - I am so sorry to hear your sad news. It is always sad, no matter their condition, to lose someone in your life. Take care....
Monet - great news!!! that 4#!!!! that is success!!!
Tranquil's news - April 1st I weighed my all time highest at 272 lbs. - a few days pass and I join this group and I weighed 268 - well this morning I weighed (obsessive scale monster) and I weighed 263!!!!!!!! I am jumping for joy, I lost 9 lbs!!!! I feel great!!!! This has been a great 2 weeks! It has shown me that I can make a difference, I can change and be back to my old me again - I just have to find her through eating this new way. When I see the doctor on the 23rd I am going to give him a big hug and thank him for helping me and that the truth does NOT hurt!!!!
Sorry if I missed others, Have a good Saturday everyone, I have to run!!!!! Sabrina
Rosalie
04-13-2002, 10:30 AM
Sheann - So sorry to hear about your son. I do hope they can find out what is wrong with him soon so they can start treating him. I will keep you in my prayers.
Fillise - My condolences on the passing of your aunt. Even though you are thankful she is not suffering anymore it is still so hard to lose someone we love but you will have your good memories to comfort you.
Gracious - I hope you are feeling better.
Marie.
sef
04-13-2002, 10:43 AM
SUSAN:
God Bless. Have a safe trip. Will be thinking of you.
Take care, Shirley :angel:
fruitloupe
04-13-2002, 11:54 AM
Good Saturday Morning!!!
Sorry that I've been MIA but I'm sick again. I've been doing really good and staying OP but just been feeling like crap! My husband told me that he knew I was feeling crappy because I didn't even turn on my computer the past 2 days! I am feeling a little better today but I can tell that I have already done too much this morning! I'm really living up to the name Snotty Bubblebiscuit now! If there is an empty place in my body - there is snot there now! Gross!
So, here is my attempt to catch up with y'all - I'm doing that thing where I type in Word and then transfer so let's hope it works!!! By the way, I'm going back to Wednesday so that's only 6 pages of posts!!! Good lord! Y'all like to type!!
GRACIOUS: Thanks for the disease - I REALLY appreciate it!! HAHA! I've got your snotty head now!! I hope mine doesn't develop into pneumonia! Hope you feel better soon!!! I can't believe that the kids are reading fluently and writing in cursive! The cursive thing is the thing that gets me the most!! We have some that come to first reading but their handwriting is horrific! I'd like to know what they are doing over there!! All in all, for kids to be that successful they have to have good support at home. Parental concern and support is something that our school severely lacks. Most of our kids get shoved through the cracks because their parents don't give a rats *** about them. So, tell those parents to pat themselves on the back!
POOCH: Congrats on your loss this week! Glad to hear that you and your daughter had a talk. I know that the both of you feel much better.
MONET: Don't get discouraged. Like DEB always says, your body fluctuates with water, etc. during the month! Don't let it get you down. It may be gone in a couple of days!
JACK-K: Doesn't it feel good to have that scale go in the right direction! I know you will be under that 200 mark in no time! I hope to be in the 240s by next week!! Woo hoo - we are on our way to being FINE!
TRANQUIL: Congrats on your first WIW loss! I'm so proud of you! Keep up the good work! Doesn't it feel good to go to the doctor and see such a big loss - you are doing great!
DEBBIE: I find that you get sick a lot with that barfy feeling - what's up with that? It's kind of a regular thing for you isn't it? Don't worry I'm not planning on binge drinking this weekend with the way that I'm feeling! It's been going really good - we haven't gone to our daquerie shop hang out in quite a while! I went through the drive thru yesterday just to tell my friends that work there hello and that we were still alive - but I didn't get a White Russian!!! I was feeling so icky I wasn't even tempted….but even if I was feeling good I don't think I would have gotten one. Love the picture of you and MEL - too cute! Hope your dad is feeling better. Best of luck to your sister - ask her if she wants to carry one for me - she's obviously good at it! LOL! BTW - how are you keeping your hair straight and not frizzy - you know I've got the natural NAP too! But, on hot humid days I wouldn't even think of straightening it.
FILLISE: way to go on the loss! Yeah - maybe if you had put down a few you could have taken off two!! HAHA! Don't do it! That was a fluke! Sorry to hear about your aunt - you are in my prayers!
MUSIC: Way to go on the 3 pounds! I totally know what you mean about the teacher's lounge! I can't stand it - we always have something in there that is a no no! But, I've been doing good so far and passing on them all! I will definitely keep your family in my prayers! What an ordeal to have to go through at the age of 80! I can't believe that - keep us posted.
ADRONS: WOW - 6 pounds - that's awesome!!! I know you are feeling good this week! I find that some weeks I lose faster than others - even though I eat the same things all the time. Weird huh? We will both be knocking off that 250 soon! Can't wait!
KIMMY: I love the way you average everything! I would take that 127 and run with it!!! You are too funny! And you know……the 13 beer crack…..hilarious! The sad thing is that I could have drank more!!! Isn't that pitiful?!?! I am a bottomless pit when it comes to alcohol! I'm in no means an alcoholic - but when I drink I do it right! LOL! As for the exercise - I've been walking about 4 times a week these days. It is hard with working and then tutoring after school. We also have to see what the weather does. I try to get it in as often as I can but I don't stress if it isn't every day.
TRISHALOO: One pound is better than no pound! Congrats!! I think the 5K is a fabulous idea! Gives you something to work for! I think not passing out will be a good thing! HAHA! You can do it, You can do it! Can you hear me cheering for you?! The cold I have right now started out with my allergies in full flair! You know - the itchy watery everything!!! Gosh - I can't stand it!
FRAN: I know what you mean about your parents. My mother died when I was 13 and she was a health nut. Everything that went into her body had no sugar (yes she could have written this book) and she was always watching labels, etc. I wasn't a fat child - I went through the "fonk stage" like everyone goes through during those puberty years but she always watched what I put in my mouth. My dad was the head of the PE department at our college here in town so he was and still is MR FITNESS at the age of 71. So, I know it hurts him to see me as big as I am now. He made the mistake of making a comment one time and I ripped into him and so did my sister. Needless to say, it was never mentioned again. When he notices that I lose a few, he makes a positive comment - other than that - nothing negative was ever said again. So, don't worry about them - do this for you - they will come around! We are here to support you!
SEF: Glad those 2 pounds came off! Can't wait for our lunch together! That "old age" post was too funny! I loved it - I'm gonna send that to some friends!
MEL: Girl - you name the time and the place and I'll be there with the beer! We just can't tell DEBBIE cause she will be there in a flash pouring out the beer and filling the cans with water or something and adding that Agave stuff to it too! Go for the Ironwoman at your gym! That would be great!! Show all them women who's the boss!! HAHA! I'd go and be a cheerleader if you would wear your thong instead of shorts and a t-shirt!! LOL! Don't know what to tell you about your son and math scores. He may be doing bad on purpose just to piss you off - that is - if he feels you are pressuring him. Don' t know my friend!
SEMMENS: Vomit - a size 4!!! That is awesome! I think my ankle is a size 4 right now! Congrats to you - I'm just jealous!! HAHA!
GOTTA: Girl - we are always here for you! Get out of that slump you are in - tell yourself that you are GOING to do this and come to this board 10 times a day if you have to! Whatever gets you through it!!
TONI: Glad to hear your test went fine! I just love all the meds they give you in the hospital - I always ask if I can have a 6 pack of that stuff to go!! HAHA!
VES: Glad to see you back! I'm sure you are glad that you don't have PCOS- wish I could say the same! Isn't it unbelievable the cost of some doctors these days just for a visit? My deductible is $600 - wanna trade?
QUIVONDRA: Hope you are feeling better! Congrats on the loss! Keep it up!
DARAMUS: WTG on your pound too! Sorry to hear about the tooth! I can't remember about bleeding because I had all 4 of mine taken out when I was in the 10th grade!! Also - glad to hear about your blood levels coming out on the good side!!
ROSALIE: Glad to hear you are doing so many fun things in your spare time - you wanna come and clean my house? I hate cleaning house!! HAHA! Don't worry about that ½ pound - it will be gone in no time! WTG on passing on the cake at work! That was a hard thing to do - I have to do that just about daily because there is always stuff in the teacher's lounge for us to nibble on!
FROG: I knew that pound was temporary! WTG!!!
ZANNE: Congrats on the low and I hope you had a wonderful birthday!
BETH: I know you are happy about getting those kids back to school. I can't believe all that you have been going through lately. Just know that we are thinking of you all the time and praying that nothing else happens to you!! LOL! I can't stand fever blisters! Now you will probably get them all the time! I get them when I'm stressed and naturally after I am sick! I also get canker sores if I let my lips get sunburned so I've got to be very careful in the sun and keep them coated with sunscreen at all times! Have a Happy Anniversary Birthday! You deserve it! Go out and have a great time! Great on the job interview - I will definitely send you some good vibes on Monday morning! WTG on reaching another goal! What an inspiration you are to us all!
MELF: Are you supposed to actually walk at the relay for life?!? HAHA We used to do that as a faculty and raise money but we just went, drank way too much and played all the games. It was always such a fun time! But, we just stopped doing it because all of the work fell on a couple of people and it wasn't fair….if you get my drift. Loved it though.
COUNTRY: I know what you mean about the notes!! I just started typing in WORD and I flip flop now back to the board - it is much easier than the notes! Give it a whirl!
BOB: You are too funny - I just love reading your posts! I'm gonna try some of your recipes this week - can't wait! I'll let you know how they go over! Hey - did I tell you that we got our bill in for our LSU season tickets and the price went up $100? That's $50 a seat? I'm sure the seats didn't get any bigger either! I was so pissed!
TREE: Hope all is going well for you - have a great weekend!
SHEANN: SO sorry to hear about all that you and your son are going through! I will definitely keep you in my prayers - keep is posted on his progress.
Ok - now that I have been on the computer for 2 hours and 46 minutes reading and flip flopping, I've got to run. I've also been through half a box of tissue!! My DH is at work this morning working some overtime and I'm sure he has been trying to call and the busy signal is driving him nuts!!! He's gonna say - "Well I guess she's feeling better today cause she's on that computer again!" Oh well, see y'all later!!
There are new folks to welcome :).
Sick ones to pray for and those who have lost loved ones. My prayers are with you all.
We had a great visit with our son and daughter in law. Their place is small but cute. I forgot what it was like when you first get married. They are doing great though. God answered my prayers and they both have jobs and are getting things situated with school. Pray that they will find a good church home. It is always hard to find the right place. I know that God will direct them to the right place.
Summer is here in the desert. We only have a couple weeks of spring and then the hot weather hits. I seems like it is earlier this year.
Frog Lover - I would like to see a catolog. I will send you my address via the email. Good luck with your new adventure. My daughter has just become a consultant for Scrap in a Snap and she put together other peoples srapbooks for them. She has a knack for it.
Toni48 - Yes I am at China Lake. Infact I work at China Lake. Were you stationed here? 29 Palms is a marine base? Not sure of my bases. It is beautiful here but it does get very hot. Do you still have family in southern cal? What part of Texas are you in?
Sheann - My prayers are with you and your son that you would have peace and that the doctors would be able to find out quickly what is wrong.
Fillise - Sorry for your loss. Have a safe trip to SC.
Got to run. I'll try to get back before the day is over.
Cyndi
THE BIG ORANGE BABE
04-13-2002, 04:26 PM
AFTERNOON EVERY BUDDY!!! :cool:
WHEW!!!! BOB'S been busy today...early to SEARS to get my tires rotated and the front end aligned. Scooted down to PENNEY'S while I was waiting to get my thigh hi's but didn't see anything else that blew my skirt. Strolled all thru the mall killing time, but just couldn't seem to spend any $$ .
Stopped at the HFS and bought some JAPANESE SWEET POTATOES..they are almost white flesh and not very sweet and very yummy...WONDERFUL organic KALE (that's cooking now)..fresh POLE BEANS (they're also cooking) and some beautiful yellow squash that I will make into a casserole tomorrow. Looks like a GOOD WEEK FOR GRUB at BOB'S house this week.
Come on down and I'll share with you. ;)
SUSAN...sorry about your Aunt..be really careful on your jaunt over to S.C. FREAK NEEK WEEK (I think that's what they call it) is going on in Atlanta so there will be a lot of extra people on the road..There are like seven or eight AfroAmerican Universities in Atlanta, and they all have their spring break at the same time. There are people from every where that come for the festivities.
The majority of the goings on are down in BUCKHEAD and I don't think you go thru there getting over to I-85...
SHEANN...My word...we need to send some good KARMA your way. Sorry about your DS...hope things get better in a hurry!
Hope everyone is having a good weekend...got to go tend to my cooking :eek:
I'll check in later
BOB
gracious
04-13-2002, 04:44 PM
I am still alive and kicking folks! Like a moron I went to the grocery store just to pick up some bread and milk and nearly passed out in line! Booted it home and this is where I am going to stay. I will stay home from church tomorrow and hopefully will be better by Monday.
FRUIT- I thought a few Canadian cooties might do ya some good! ;) I wouldn't wish this on anyone. Hope yours is fast to go.
SHEANN- I am praying for you, your son and family. I am so sorry to hear he is in the hospital again. Really try and get them to give you some answers.
FILLISE-Sorry about the loss of your Aunt. Please be safe and know you are also being upheld in prayer as you travel and grieve.
My throat and cough won't let me respond to the rest but thanks for all the words for me, they are so much appreciated. I love this board!
THE BIG ORANGE BABE
04-13-2002, 05:04 PM
Here we go again...
How the **** does your body hold onto weight and still manage to get smaller while you are on your chosen diet?!? You know the scenario: You are on Induction for two weeks, and you haven't cheated even once. You notice that your clothes fit better, that you are stepping a little livelier, and as far as you're concerned, all's right with the world.
But then you step on that evil construction of the Devil himself, the bathroom scale, and you instantly feel betrayed. The stupid thing insists that you have done nothing! Sometimes, it even states you have done less than nothing; it accuses you of cheating because it tells that you haven't lost any weight! Well, there area couple of simple explanations to help you get through this trying time.
First of all, if it is at all possible for you to do so, throw that insipid Monster Scale in the trash. Or at least put it up somewhere that it is really, REALLY inconvenient to get to so that you won't be tempted to ask it's opinion every single day of your life. Face it. If you are feeling better and your clothes are looser, do you really need the scale to tell you that you're on the right track? No! You don't! Why do you think you do it, then? I'll tell you why. The low fat diet demons have a tenacious hold on your brain. That's right, you've been brainwashed. All your life they have told you through doctors, dietitians, newspaper and magazine articles, surgeon generals and the like, that you give up X calories per day and you will lose a pound of fat. They even go on to tell you how much fat you should lose each week. In the process, they've made you dependent on the Monster Scale to gauge your progress!
What a big lie!
Even on the diets that "they" advocate, the Monster Scale does not often cooperate. You go back to the Diet Demons and demand to know why the scale does not reflect the torture you have put yourself through for a month. They immediately start backpedaling on the "give up X calories and lose a pound of fat" story, and start talking to you about water retention and muscle buildup. Sometimes, they even blame it on you with questions like, "Are you sure you counted the calories in everything you ate?" (This is delivered with a knowing little smile that makes you want to rip their knowing little face off.) Being the type that is given to blaming things on yourself, anyway, you cooperate with an answer like, "Well….." They pounce on this with "Ahhhh, well.." Then, they launch into one of their scoldings/lash/encouragement speeches.
So, get off their bandwagon, already!
Then, there's the competitive spirit. You hear about what other people have done on your chosen diet. Yes, Brian went on Atkins a year ago and lost over a hundred pounds. Yes, a hundred pounds in a year is over eight pounds a month, or 2 pounds a week, or .0119 pounds per hour….but, "Hello? You ain't Brian!" And, did Brian ever say that he lost .0119 pounds per hour? No! He said a hundred pounds in a year. This only proves he got on the scale twice; a year ago, and yesterday. Take a hint from Brian. Stay off the scale!
The second solution is to understand what is going on in your body in light of the current state of human affairs. Today, all a person has to have to eat every day is money and transportation to a grocery store or, better yet, a nice restaurant. However, your body's survival instincts have not matured in a million years. Your body still thinks you are a hunter-gatherer. Yes, in spite of a million years of evolution, your body still thinks you are going to have to go out and kill a mammoth to eat. The survival instincts with which you are going to have to come to terms are read-only memory. You can't overwrite them. Deal with it.
That said, let me tell you what happens when you lose a pound of fat. Your body has been saving this fat for that long hunting expedition you're going to have to go on to track, kill, dress and retrieve that huge animal. It keeps the fat in little pillows distributed throughout your body. When you start losing fat, it doesn't trust you to continue whatever insane path you have chosen that is causing the fat to dissipate. So, when the fat comes out of the pillow, it injects water as a "place holder." Sometimes that water actually replaces the weight of the fat it lost. Sometimes it replaces the volume.
Water weighs more than fat just like lead sinkers weigh more than feathers. If you stuff a pillow with a pound of feathers, you'll have a nice big pillow. If you stuff a pillow with a pound of lead sinkers, you'll have a nice (but rather hard and uncomfortable), small pillow. Now, let's say your body removes a pound of fat and replaces the weight with a pound of water. Your weight will stay the same, but you will be smaller. But, if your body decides to replace the lost fat by volume, that is a quite different story. Remember the great big feather pillow as compared to the tiny lead sinker pillow? Well, now think of a gallon of feathers and a gallon of lead sinkers. Try to pick up the gallon of feathers. Piece of (you'll pardon the expression) cake. Now, try to pick up the gallon of lead sinkers. Sucker's heavy, ain't it? So, you will be smaller, but you will have gained weight.
Eventually, your body makes the executive decision that you are not going to replace the fat you lost, and it lets go of the water. In the words of Danny Skaist: "When your body accepts the fact that they are no longer needed, the water will be expelled and the cells closed. This is known as the "whoosh."
What makes your body decide to replace by weight or replace by volume? I dunno. But I do know that it does not seem consistent to the casual observer. What makes your body decide that you are seriously not going to replace the fat you lost? I dunno. But now you know why it's so important to drink your water, huh? Loss of fat is inextricably related to water intake. It's more than a little foolish to go on a diet that facilitates the removal of fat and then refuse to give your body the tools it needs to do so.
Bottom Line: Stop getting on the scale and drink your water. If you stick to your plan and wait for the "whoosh," it will come.
I found this on another site..it's actually keyed toward a low carb diet, but couldn't pass it up. It's like it was written for DEBBIE in mind!
BOB
Sheann
04-13-2002, 05:31 PM
Hi everyone!
Filllise: I am so sorry for the loss of your Aunt. I know that it is very difficult for you even though she was in pain and is now pain free. You are in my prayers.
Thank you all for all of your kind words and prayers for my son. I talked to the Nuerologist this morning. He said that there is an abnormality on his MRI that could be causing his seizures. He wants to have another one done in 3 months to see if there is a change. Also, he wants to send him to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor to have them check him out. He said that if it is what is causing his seizures, they may need to surgically remove it. He should be seizure free after that. I was so P---ed this morning. Jason called my before 7am. He rolled to his side against the rail, the rail was not latched and he fell out of bed. His leg was stuck in the bottom rail and his head hit the floor. He said he laid there for about 30 minutes before he finally got his roommate awake and the roommate yelled for help. They came in and just put him back to bed, gave him tylenol and an ice pack. Didn't even check to see if he had hurt his back or leg. The Dr. ordered a CT scan for his head to see if he had any bleeding. The nurse told the Dr. that Jason tried to get over the rail and fell out. Jason said that he couldn't even walk, why try to get over the rail. Anyway the Dr. said that he had to believe the nurse. I'm beginning to believe that there are much much better hospitals out there, or at least better floors of this one.
I hope everyone has a great day and if you are not feeling well, I hope that you get well soon.
Sheann
287/271.5/150
tree
04-13-2002, 05:36 PM
Welcome newbies! Warm wishes to the sickies :) , and prayers to
those who are in distress :angel: .
Fillise - So sorry about your aunt. My GA died a year ago. I still feel the loss. She was one of my most favorite people too. She helped my DM so much when she got married to DF. We found out MONTHS after she passed away. :mad: So of course, we weren't able to go to her funeral. :mad: :mad: DSis and I were talking out making a trip to visit her grave :angel: . I think it would help. Hold on to your memories, they make coping easier.
Monet - Mmmmm, Red Lobster cheese biscuits! :ink: There's a recipe on the Bisquick box that makes the same thing. Maybe one of the creative chefs can make that SB legal for the rest of us! :s: :moo: BTW, DH and I loved the parking lot joke!
tree
04-13-2002, 05:37 PM
Darn website, doesn't want to let me put in so many smilies! I had to paste my message in pieces. Where there's a will there's a way.....
Sad - hey, just read your bio. I feel stupid getting upset over your name last week. I'm glad you're no longer sad. So, is a name change or modification in order? ;)
Debelli - was looking through the bio page, and I disappeared! I tried to edit it last week and it didn't work, so maybe I accidentely deleted it. If you find two of me :D , just delete the old, larger one. :lol: I couldn't find it, so I wrote another one.
Well, I better go, DH is wondering where I've gotten to.
Debelli
04-13-2002, 05:43 PM
Hey All:wave:
Just a quickie, promise to get on here later and post either tonight or tomorrow when the computer will be totally free, and so will I:spin: Just didn't want you all think I up and died!!!!!
Hope you are all enjoying your weekend!!!
Debbie
194/122.5/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01
Melf
04-13-2002, 06:15 PM
SOOOOOOOO much has happened since my post yesterday. I'm talking about a nightmare of a 24 period.
No sooner than I had posted my message telling you all about the plans for last night & today, than the phone rang with my sister on the other end of the line crying her heart out.
Her 26 y.o. son stepped out of the car to retrieve something from the side of the road & must not have seen the oncoming truck that hit him full force & killed him instantly. Thank God for his mercy! My heart is breaking for her & all of our family. His father & girl friend both witnessed the horrible event & the young man driving the truck is the same age, just lost his parents to an MVA recently. He was in hysterics also.
I dropped everything & went to be with my sister. She also has 2 daughters, both of which are out of state. The oldest, my Godchild, was in Birmingham, AL. We finally got in touch with her. My dh & I left here at 8pm, drove to Birmingham to get her as she was in no condition to drive home & could not have got a flight out till today. We arrived there at 4am, turned around & came back. Arriving at my Sister's home at 1:30 today.
The youngest daughter, 3 months pregnant, arrived with her husband from ARK right after we got back.
I'm running on pure adrenaline & let me tell you, I'm fixing to crash cause I had maybe 2 hrs of sleep this morning on the way back home.
Just wanted to share this sad note with all of you & ask for your prayers for my ds & her family. Such a loss. The funeral will be Monday.
Kimmythekid
04-13-2002, 06:36 PM
I am almost in a full set of tears!
You know, here we are, all worried about our weight, and when it comes right down to it, it really does not matter! Sheanns son is going through this at 24, Melf sister just lost her son...I can't believe it!...an aunt just dies....the list goes on.
Life is so unknown. We worry about stuff that really should not matter....pretty sad.
Prayers to all! I just am so very sad. My brother was killed by a hit and run driver....life is just too short to get all uptight because the scale went up one pound!
sef
04-13-2002, 07:20 PM
MELF: So sorry to read about your nephew. When something bad happens we learn what families are for. So great that you could be there and help as you and DH did.
SHEANN: Your poor son has had insult added to injury, hasn't he. Is your son supposed to go to the specialists soon or does the doctor mean wait and see for three months, I wasn't clear on that part. I wouldn't like the wait and see attitude! I hope he gets help as quickly as possible.
To everyone else who are having unhappy and unhealthy times in your lives my God be with you.
This Board is much more than a "diet" board. It is a board of caring people. Over the time I have been here I have gotten to consider you friends and I care.
Take care, Shirley :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: for you all!
Rosalie
04-13-2002, 07:37 PM
Melf - My heart goes out to you and your sister and family. How very sad for you all also for that young man who was driving the truck. These things happen so quickly and our lives are changed forever. I will keep you in my prayers. :angel:
Sheann - I can't believe that the doctor would tell you he would believe the nurse and not your son over what happened to him. Maybe the best thing for him would be to be transferred to the other hospital where you might also get some answers to what is wrong with him. I can't believe they would even suggest waiting 3 months for another MRI to find out what is wrong if he is having frequent seizures and paralysis. Hope you can get some answers soon.
Marie.
Zanne
04-13-2002, 08:16 PM
I'm sad to hear of your nephew. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts. Take care.
Susanne
music teach
04-13-2002, 08:17 PM
SHEANN: I know you are furious with the dr and nurse. How long will your son have to wait to see the specialist? I would push for soon. You all are in my prayers.
MELF: So sorry for your family's loss. You too are in my prayers.
GRACIOUS: Get well soooooon.
j red
04-13-2002, 08:36 PM
I am so glad this week is over. Something every night kept me off the computer. I just finished reading the board and am in tears for you Melf. I will remember you and your family in my prayers.
Felisse: I'm sorry for your loss. Hope you have a safe trip to SC.
Sheann: I'd be all over that hospital. Call the administration, raise a ruckus. He's your baby and he isn't being cared for properly. Don't doctors know nurses who mess up will sometimes fib to stay out of trouble. It takes a very big person to admit to wrong. I'm also concerned with the fact that the doc wants to wait that long between MRIs when he obviously has something seriously wrong. Please get on your high horse!
Beth: I'm glad your family's on the mend. Good luck Monday at the interview. TAKE OUT THE TONGUE RING!!!!!! And congrats on your goal reaching. Hope your weekend was mahvelous!!
Trish and Country: I do hope you two hook up. Rose and I are trying to meet, but life is getting in the way. Either I'm busy on a weekend or she's busy. She's out of town this weekend. Maybe soon.
Missy: Forget about the beers. I'm so jealous that you got to eat crawfish. And my DS called last night. My parents took her a sack to Tulsa!:s: She was just letting me know how good they were. I called my folks today and asked when they were bringing me my sack. :lol:
Sef: Thanks for the laughs. We all needed them this week.
Zanne: Happy late Birthday. Hope your extended celebration continues.
Gracious: Hope you hurry up and get stronger. Please stay put on that couch!!! We don't want any more bad news on this board!
Deb: Hope your dad has a speedy recovery. It's so hard watching our parents, who've been so strong all of our lives, have trouble.
BOB: Thanks so much for posting that message. I think we all need to hear it. And it makes so much sense.
The best thing I've found that helps me when that little green bug enters my mind (when I read about someones elses speedier weight loss) is to remember that this is my way of life now, not just a diet. I'm not doing this to be skinny. Getting skinny is a wonderful benefit of the healthy WOE. We had our annual church ladies' retreat last weekend and I was asked to give my testimony. Several came to me later telling me that my story helped them to have hope. Some are even going to give SB a try! That made me feel good.
Daramus: How's your mouth? I'm so glad to see your good results from the doctor. I bet you are looking good now, too.
Tree: How's it going?
Red (the other one): Glad your visit with DS was nice. I can't imagine my oldest married. He's going to be 21 in Sept., is at the Naval Academy and wants to fly FA18s. He said he hopes to be stationed on an aircraft carrier and knows his "family life" will take a hit so that he can live his dream.
Pooch: Give your DD a big hug and a WHOO HOOO from Texas. It's wonderful that you were able to reach her and that she's having a great beginning. Tell her there are pros out here who want her to be a healthy, beautiful young woman. We have to stop just wanting to be thin, but start wanting to have healthy bodies. Good luck to you both. Congrats on your loss. That's super.:D
There are many newbies who've joined and I welcome you all. Congrats to those of you who had losses this week.
I was down 1 pound, feel really bloated today and was up 2. So goes the roller coaster of life. I'm going to stick with yesterday's low.
Take care everyone.
Jeanie aka Poopsie Bubblekisser
196/163/130
j red
04-13-2002, 08:39 PM
I forgot to wish your Mom good wishes. I hope her surgery goes well. And that you and your sister can have soem peace.
Jeanie
Beth2374
04-13-2002, 08:55 PM
Well... I read the boards and I have to restate my happiness for being alive and healthy... and having most of my family in the same shoes. My problems are so small scale compared to what is going on with so many other people. I'm a very fortunate woman, I just (like a TRUE woman!!!) Hate it when crap won't go my way!!!!!!
My step dad is still in the hospital with his diverticulitis. Not sure when he'll get out. I hope those doc's give him ****!!! He needs to wake up! He and my mother have adopted 4 kids, and they're all under 10. He is killing himself and is going to leave my mom with 4 children to raise, and she doesn't even work... she's an at home mom. I just pray for him to see what he is doing to himself as well as to the family...
Notice I'm still here at my home... not going to Nashville, not going out, not even going to dinner... My oldest DS' dad never showed to get him Friday nite, and my Dad who was supposed to watch them for me forgot and made other plans. So I spent my anniversary at the ballpark watching baseball and getting sunburned cheeks... while DH went on a hunt for a truck for this new job. So I've spent about... oh... 45 minutes with him today. He's gone still and I'm ready to go to bed.
On a little brighter note, a girl that lives down the street does hair, and found out what that woman did to it, and is helping me get it back in condition... and tomorrow is gonna cut it to help it look better without getting rid of the style/length of it because I like it... so maybe that will turn out good :) Plus she's gonna let me tan for free while I'm there.. LOL. (OK... wanna hear something STUPID? I'm a skin cancer survivor, who spends about a month in the tanning bed before vacation so I dont burn... yep.. I'm certifiable!!)
Hope everyone else has a great weekend.... at this point, I'm not chalking up this bad stuff... I'm just considering it all reinforcement of the fact that I have to BLOW AWAY this interview and LAND THIS JOB!!!! The odds of Karma have no choice but to give it to me... I'm owed... BIGTIME...LOL ;)
I'm so sorry for your nephew Melf.... but you are right... Thank God for his Mercy... no suffering, and we can all know that he is where we are striving to be!!! My family always taught us to be happy for those who passed... and to be glad to know that one day we will get to be there too :) Nothing in this life or world is anywhere near as wonderful as being called home. :) We're praying for your family.
Sheanne... I'm so sorry for your son's problems... my brother is just about to turn 24, my DH is 25.... I have 2 sons and can feel your hurt as you write about this.
I'm just so grateful for everything I have... and I know like I said that my problems are so insignificant compared to some... but they still TICK ME OFF, and you guys are the best at making me laugh ;) So don't think I just whined on here thinking my ruined b'day and anniversary and hair are more important that the losses others have had... I'm just venting ;)
OK... so .... do you think I've earned enough good Karma to get the job AND have Tony Stewart win tomorrows race? Or am I pushing my luck? *grin*
tree
04-13-2002, 10:05 PM
Thinking of you all....
Ellen
04-13-2002, 10:20 PM
Sheann, I am praying for you and especially for your son. Please do press the doctors to be more aggressive in treating him. If they won't DO something to find out NOW what is going on, then fire the doctor and find another!
Fillise: I am sorry you have lost your beloved aunt. Have a safe trip to SC. May God bring comfort to your family.
Melf: My heart goes out to your family in the loss of your nephew. Such a tragic accident! I know your sister especially is hurting, and I will be praying her particularly. It doesn't matter their age, losing a baby you have born hurts like nothing else...
It is my prayer that the Lord will be your comfort.
fruitloupe
04-13-2002, 10:25 PM
Oh my....
MELF: I don't even know where to begin. What a terrible tragedy for your family and for the poor young man that was driving the truck. I will be thinking of you often these next few days....try to be strong for your sister - she will need you desperately. And you know....if you need a shoulder to cry on...we are here for you always!
SHEANN: I would definately go to a higher power of that hospital if I were you. Sounds like some fishy stuff happenin over there.
BETH: Sorry to hear that your day didn't turn out as planned - maybe you can have another do-over!
Well, see you all tomorrow!
Missy
284/253/170
Sheann
04-13-2002, 11:36 PM
Evening everyone!
Melf: I am so sorry about the tragic accident that took the life of your dear nephew. You know that your entire family are definitely in my prayers. Your closeness as a family and your belief in God will get you through this terrible loss.
I was just reading over the many posts of all of my friends here on this board. And friends we truely are. So many of us are going through difficult times. The support that we have here is truely wonderful. I for one consider each and everyone of you as someone I have known and been close to for many many years. I feel the kindness you project through your thoughtful words and the many prayers that are being said for my family. Just know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers as well.
Sheann
287/271.5/150
fruitloupe
04-14-2002, 08:08 AM
Good Morning!
I'm up early this Sunday morning - I guess because I've been getting so much rest this weekend being that I'm under the weather. I might try to walk this afternoon if I feel better - or do you think I should wait another day? I don't want to make things worse!! Well, I'll check in later. Have a great day!
Missy
284/252/170
fruitloupe
04-14-2002, 08:21 AM
BTW - Did any of you see last night's episodes of Trading Spaces? What is with those designers? That room that Hildi did looked like a circus tent - I would absolutely freak if they did that to my house!!! I'm checking out their website right now and reading reviews of what people think - too funny!
Missy
284/252/170
Debelli
04-14-2002, 09:58 AM
FINALLY! I finally have time to post-yippeeee!!
Michael is at a party tonight where he's sleeping over and I don't have to pick him up until tomorrow morning at 10:30am, Lauren is spending the night at my Mom's house, so she's gone and Eli hasn't arrived home as of yet, so I do have time on the computer without anyone standing over me telling me that they need it:D It seems like forever since I've posted, and not 2 days!!!!
Yesterday and today I've been just plain tuckered out. I'm thinking it just HAS to be that my TOM is due in the next few days. On Friday morning I was all dressed and ready to go out for my walk/jog and when I got home from taking Michael I had every excuse in the book not to go, so I didn't. I couldn't even muster up the desire to push myself out there for even a short walk/jog. And I don't do Saturday's, esp whem there were garage sales calling my name this morning, so 2 days, no exercise. Come tomorrow, I'm hoping I feel up to it. Right now my back is bothering me and I know it's one of those TOM back aches. If I can get to sleep early tonight I'm hoping not to feel so tired and achey tomorrow.
Garage sales were okay. Not that much, but a few good items out there. My best purchase of the day is a brand new redwool coat that was originally from Lord & Taylors, a JG HOOK brand, I believe, still has all the tags on it, was originally $350, had a mark down price of $249, got it for $5:D My niece asked for the Pocohontas movie yesterday, got that today. Found a really cute long skirt made of angora and lambswool and nylon lined for $1, a back-up battery for the computer, though I haven't a clue for how long it works for, or even if it really works, but I'd be either out only $3 or a very happy person for $3. Few books and a few other odds and ends. Didn't spend all that much. My sister went to one I told her about and got these gorgeous glasses, like lead crysal, 12 of the big and 12 of the small for $10-she got a great deal on those-it wasn't a bad day, really.
Kids both got their report cards, which I was very pleased with. Michael came home with straight A's and Lauren had 4 A's and 2 B's and was also invited to join the National Honors Society.
Eli's leaving tomorrow morning and is having his son Freddie take him instead of myself since it's so early and an hour away. I forgot I had to get Michael tomorrow morning, so this works out well. I'm eager to hear what takes place tomorrow night come Monday for him since he's one of the few going on Sunday and supposedly going to the awards banquet.
Had a few days this past week where my eating wasn't all that stellar. Not off plan per se, but not on either. I want to try to convince myself it's all SB LEGAL which technically it is, but not the amounts I've been eating things in. I have a cookie that I usually may have 1-2 a day that's totally SB LEGAL but yesterday, I don't know what was going on with me, I had 8 I think (I lost count somewhere along the way). Yes, they are SB LEGAL, if I am eating 1-2, but 8, no way. That's 30 grams of fat in those 8 cookies alone, and there were lots of other things I ate throughout the day. I know I get like this at times, but it's like an out of body experience with me, sorta like how I use to be when I would eat emotionally. I need to find something that will fill me up instead of eating 8 measley cookies that make absolutely no impact on my stomach. Actually, what I need to do is STOP BUYING THE DARN THINGS, at least for a while!!! Today though, I've been a ton better. Journaling and doing very well with everything today, but I will tell you all, I did intentionally have 1oz of popcorn today, made with no oil, just a tad of salt, and I tried a 1.2oz piece of banana today. I'm not a big banana lover, but just decided to have a small piece of a greenish banana-will see what happens, if anything, as I ate and immediately followed it with one of my "milkshakes", so it would bring down the GI of it anyhow.
SUNDAY MORNING
Needless to say, I wasn't able to finish the post last night as ELI came home and I had to resign to the fact of getting this done today.
Was able to get in my 4.5 miles this morning, surprisingly. We didn't go to be til after midnight and then the phone rang around 1am from a parent who needed the phone number of where the party was-have no idea why they waited so long to get the number, I don't even know who the parent was and how they got my number, though I am sure I will find out when I go get Michael. Anyhow, I'm just happy to get out there this morning despite being tired and not so motivated. Did it in 46:39.
Well, after ALL that talk about my eating being good yesterday, come 6pm I found myself eating like a crazy woman once again. It got progressively worse as the evening wore on til I was ready to go to bed and BAM, I started eating cookies once again like someone was going to take them away from me. AND, I had 2 squares of 71% chocolate as well. As I lay in bed, starting to feel sick once again (yep, again), I think I realized a few things...that I seem to do wonderfully during the day, but in the evening as of late, I seem to want to eat things I normally wouldn't have trouble with. ALSO, how I'm feeling, tired, no energy, etc. is the same thing I had trouble with in the past that I posted the article about and once I changed my ways, I felt just fine. THEN, it could be that TOM is coming what appears to be today, 2 days early. And last, in reading SWEET SUICIDE in one paragraph it says the following:
Controlling low blood sugar is easier said than done, however, given the all-pervasive use of suagar in our food supplies. If you have been eating lots of sugar and white flour for years, you may have to forsear all sweet things for the rest of your life. Experiments with rats fed refined carbohydrates until they developed hypoglcemia showed that the symptoms ended once the offending foods were removed. But as soon as they returend to their old diet, the symptoms came back in force. Once the pancrease has been sensitized to sugar, it can never again tolerate large doses of it.
The last sentence makes me wonder if this is why when I seem to over eat stuff, though SB LEGAL (if I were eating it in a serving suggested and just one serving of it), I am getting sick and feeling icky. After being so stringent and 100% OP for 2 years and now having these amounts of sugars, small in the quantity they are per serving, but not in the amounts I've been eating of them, if this is what's making me sick because my body is "rejecting" the sugar because I've developed a sensitivity to it? Any thoughts???
Okay, I've bored you all to death, I am sure. On to my responses...
MONET, I hope things are better with you today. I don't think you failed at failing on Thursday, can't look at things that way. I do think it may be good if you do get your caloric intake up a bit more as I mentioned before. Maybe another piece of fruit, or a fruit smoothie-something filling. I just know when I upped my caloric intake I lost weight better than when it was lower. Never hurts to try, but in the same time, you have to see if what you try works, so it may take a bit of time to see if this helps. Also, I'm sure I don't have to tell you that you know you may not see a loss for a few weeks, or even a gain. There were many weeks I was 100% OP and exercising and I saw gains on the scale. Years and diets past, I would of thrown in the towel in disgust, but I came to realize that this is normal and there's going to be fluctuations on the scale and in my body and if I stay patient and just continue on as I had/have been, the scale will go down, and it ALWAYS has;)
BETH, CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'm so proud of you meeting your first goal!!!! That's awesome, and you should be so proud of yourself:D I am! GOOD LUCK TOMORROW with the job interview, I hope you get the job and will be awaiting to hear how things went. It sounds like a wonderful position with great benefits. I'm crossing everything possible!!! Keep that confident attitude you have, as you can see, you can accomplish and achieve great things!!!!!! Sorry to hear your SD is in the hospital-how's he doing today????
MEL, cool beans about getting off 1 of your meds-hope you can get off everything possible. I love hearing things like this, people getting off drugs they've had to depend upon just by getting fit and eating better. I think I will be going to your DB on Tuesday, but will call them ahead of time to see if it's good for them. I have the whole day free to myself!!! YIPEE!!!! I nkow how you feel, I too don't feel that I look the weight I am and I know I don't look the weight I am with all the flab hanging off my body. Remember flab over pants in the past? Yes, I remember having to lie down on my bed to zip up my jeans-blasts from the past!!!!
TRANQUIL, CONGRATS on another pound gone down the drain!!! Seems not only you, but many of us wanted ROB out of the tribe and got their wish, I didn't like him at all. Seans the next to go, I hope. Do you watch AMAZING RACE? I love that show!!!
SEF, okay girlfriend, if that's all you're eating, you have your answer right there, you aren't eating enough. Okay, I haven't a clue on the amounts you ate, but I'm sure it's still not going to be enough food. Wanna try another day and see how you do?? This is really easy to fix if this is what's keeping you at a standstill.
ROSALIE, sounds like you had a nice tea party. Congrats on being able to resist the cake!!! If we really think about it, we can resist anything, a thought I have to keep in mind myself.
MELF, OMG, I am SO SORRY to hear about the tragic death of your nephew, that is horrific to have to go like that. What can I say to you and your family other than my thoughts and prayers are with you and them during this time. Please let us know when you return. I can truly understand what you said about wanting to post and not having the time-found myself in the same position this past week. Of course, I love seeing you on the board more, but we all understand family, work, time constraints in life and are happy to see posts whenever you are able.
JACKK-I personally don't use fitday.com. I like journaling my food on paper much better. I eat many of the same things time and time again and it's quite easy for me to jot them down for memory. When I eat a piece of fruit, veggie, or any animal product not packaged with nutritional info on it, I weigh it out and will look at either one of two sites, my fav. being CALORIEKING.COM, then write it down. I find this works best, for me.
SHEANN, I'm hoping you will have better news on the horizon with DS. I wish there was something I could do to help. This must be awful what you and your entire family are going through. I can't believe the hospital taking such a nonchalant attitude to him falling out of the bed, and then even lying about it to the Dr. I will surely keep him in my thoughts and say a prayer that they can easily deal with the situtation at hand and be able to help him so he can have a speedy and swift recovery.
KIMMY, you are so right about what you said and how we worry about little things when there are bigger fish to fry sometimes. I was diligently walking/jogging 6 days a week, taking only Saturdays off. In the last couple months, I started doing 5 days a week, which is what I'd like to keep it at. I may fluctuate doing 3.5 or 4.5 miles, but never anything shorter than 3.5 miles, but doing it the 5 days is what I hope to keep it at during the summer-some days it just doesn't work out though, like when the weather doesn't cooperate in the morning, but that's what I shoot for in the exercise dept.
GRACIOUS, I hope you are feeling better today. I wouldn't worry at all about those 4 pounds, I'm sure they'll slide right back off. I've gained 6lbs in a matter of days a few times and it does come right back off just as mysteriously as it came on.
FILLISE, I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your Aunt, my thoughts are with you and your family. Please let us know when you return how you are doing. I'm glad to hear about your new all time low-you are doing wonderfully!!!
ZANNE, glad to hear you had a good birthday. Enjoy working in the garden as it gets nicer up there!!!
FRAN, are you making sure you are eating enough protein, as well as getting enough foods, period? Doing a lot of exercising may require your body to have more food as you expend more energy. You and QUIV are doing great-seems you both are great motivators for each other, not to mention friends:)
Okay, at this point I am having to hurry into the shower and go p/u Michael from the party. I'll get on her later today and catch up with the posts.
FRUIT, RED1, BOB, TREE, JRED-will post to you all later:)
Have a wonderful day!
Debbie
194/122/129
Sb since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01
gracious
04-14-2002, 10:16 AM
What a sobering read I just had as I caught up on all the posts. It brought to mind the Bible verse from Proverbs 27:1 which states:
"Do not boast about tomorrow, For you do not know what a day may bring forth."
That is just so utterly true. It is like KIMMY said. We worry about silly things like a pound or two, perhaps clothes, material possessions, things that really have no value or at least only earthly value. We should be so otherly minded. Considering others better than ourselves. Holding others up in prayer and helping them with their concerns and needs. For these truly are the things that bring glory to God and that is our calling as humans.
I am moved in my spirit and hold the ladies and their families of this board up in sincere prayer. May God, in His infinite mercy and endless care bring healing and comfort to the wounded hearts represented here on this board.
tree
04-14-2002, 12:08 PM
Hi all,
Fitday -
I know it takes some time to put in your customized choices, but I agree it's worth the effort. I found out that even with the meat I ate at dinner, I wasn't getting enough protein. That really surprised me!
Besides, the ubiquitous "they" say most people eat the same 10 meals anyway (unless you're lucky enough to eat out a lot). I know that's true for us. Unless, I'm trying some new recipe, DH and I have figured out what we like, what's fast and easy, and what will spoil before we actually decide we want it. :D
Vitamins -
We were talking about vitamins a while ago. I remembered an article in Reader's digest that was pretty cool. It's called "Custom-Fit Vitamins" by Lisa Davis. It was in the Nov 2001 issue. You can go to Reader's digest online at <<www.rd.com>> type in "vitamins" in their search engine, and select the title of the article. Here's the article....
Custom-Fit Vitamins By Lisa Davis Reader's Digest
A revolution is underway in America's hallowed research institutions. For decades scientists scoffed at the idea of regularly swallowing vitamins, confident that a good diet offered all the nutrients Americans needed. But thanks to a pile of studies in the past five to ten years, researchers are radically revising their thinking: They're starting to view the lowly vitamin pill as a potential godsend. And while "Down the hatch" may be less attention grabbing than "Up against the wall," it's a slogan that could save your life. Just look at a 1995 study by scientists at the University of Washington. They considered one of the hottest hypotheses under investigation these days -- that folic acid can protect against heart attack and stroke. All the answers aren't in, the researchers said, but if current theories are borne out, a daily supplement could prevent tens of thousands of deaths every year. "We don't get public health opportunities like this very often," says epidemiologist Godfrey Oakley at Emory University.
Great, you say -- but you already lead a healthy life. Surely you don't need to bother with a daily pill. Well, you may be surprised by the way some of your well-intentioned habits can actually increase your need for supplements.
Are You on a Heart-Healthy Diet?
You may need: Vitamin E
You can go wrong by trying to eat right, especially if you think -- as many do -- that a smart diet is one stripped of fat. To get the recommended amount of vitamin E, you need some fat, says nutritionist and vitamin-E expert Maret G. Traber at Oregon State University. Just make sure it's the heart-healthy kind-try a monounsaturated fat such as olive or canola oil in place of creamy salad dressing or full-fat mayo, for instance.
Even if you pour on the olive oil, though, you won't get anywhere near the levels of E that some studies suggest can lower the risk of heart disease and possibly improve immunity, as well as fight against Alzheimer's disease. To hit those levels, you'll need supplements.
Let's be clear: Extra E comes with no guarantees. In recent years study results have ricocheted faster than a pinball. But for all the controversy, Traber and many other scientists still think there's a good chance that E supplements will pay off.
Sources: Along with olive and canola oils, sunflower seeds and almonds are a prime source. If you want to supplement, try a stand-alone vitamin-E pill, since multis generally contain only 15 mg., the recommended daily intake. Look for one containing 200 to 400 international units (IU) of natural or synthetic E.
Do You Follow a Protein Diet to Lose Weight?
You may need: Folic acid, calcium
Keeping trim is commendable, but some weight-loss programs can leave you open to deficiencies. On the low-carb, high-protein Atkins diet, for instance, you restrict fruits and vegetables, as well as grains and cereals -- many of the best food sources of the B vitamin known as folate or, in synthetic form, folic acid. That's bad, considering that adequate levels of the vitamin have been linked to a lower risk of heart attack, stroke, some cancers and other ills. Even more striking, a deficiency dramatically increases a woman's risk of having a baby with certain devastating birth defects. At some calorie levels, this diet is low not just in folic acid but in fiber, calcium and other nutrients (not to mention far too high in saturated fat).Sources: The word folate comes from foliage; leafy greens are loaded. Thanks to fortification, breakfast cereal also provides a respectable amount. Use low-fat or skim milk on that cereal, and you're partway to your day's calcium requirement too. If you're set on unadulterated Atkins, though, your daily meal plan should include 600 mg. of calcium in supplements and a multivitamin with 400 micrograms (mcg.) of folic acid. (Women of childbearing age should be especially careful to get that level of folic acid daily.)
Are You Good About Using Sunscreen?
You may need: Vitamin D
Pat yourself on the back for protecting your skin against wrinkles, sagging and spots, not to mention skin cancer. Now, says endocrinologist Michael Holick at Boston University, you need to take care of your bones.
Why? You're interfering with your own private vitamin-D factory, found in the skin. The fuel for this factory is the ultraviolet radiation in sunlight. If you use sufficient amounts of a sunscreen worth the effort of slathering it on -- that is, any lotion with an SPF of at least 15 -- you'll cut production by 99.5 percent. Without adequate D, you can't absorb enough calcium from food to keep bones strong.
And don't think you can rest easy if you don't use sunscreen. People who live in a northerly area of the United States may not get enough UV radiation in the winter. The pigment in African Americans' skin acts as natural sunscreen, so odds are decent they fall short on D year-round. But no matter what your skin color, if you're over 50 your production is flagging. In a small 1998 study, Holick found that 41% of adults of that age were deficient.
What are the consequences of running low? Bones that break more easily. Muscle weakness. And, possibly, an increased risk of breast, prostate and colon cancer, Holick says. All these cancers are more common in higher latitudes, and some researchers theorize that it's because sunlight is relatively scarce there and D deficiency is even more widespread.
Sources: Holick would like to see adults exposing their hands, arms and face to the sun three times a week for five to 15 minutes -- about a third of the time it would take to get a sunburn. If that's not possible, he says, look for D in a multivitamin containing 400 IU. If you're over 70, add a separate D supplement (or calcium plus D) to reach 600 IU daily, the official recommendation for that age. Adults can safely take 1000 IU of D each day; that's what osteoporosis expert Robert Heaney does, and what he prescribes to his patients at the Osteoporosis Research Center at Creighton University in Omaha.
Do You Like Wine With Dinner?
You may need: Folic acid
It's not often that you can feel virtuous and self-indulgent at the same time, so the fact that moderate drinking may be good for the heart makes a glass of wine especially delicious.
Unfortunately, alcohol is rough on the rest of your body. Studies suggest that more than two drinks a day doubles your risk of colon cancer. And women who have one or two drinks daily may raise their chances of developing breast cancer by 40 percent. So if you like the nose, bouquet and conviviality found in a glass of wine, you should think about downing a dose of folic acid as well.
A number of studies suggest that if you get plenty of that B vitamin, you lessen the colon- or breast-cancer risk posed by alcohol. One study found that protection seems to kick in at 400 to 600 mcg.
Sources: To boost folate to the desired heights through diet, you'd need to drink four to nine glasses of orange juice a day, or eat two cups of boiled spinach. Or you could take a multivitamin containing 400 mcg. of folic acid.
Do You Walk for Exercise?
You may need: Calcium
You're doing more than most Americans to keep your cardiovascular system ticking. But if walking -- or another medium- to low-impact activity such as swimming or cycling -- is your primary challenge, don't count on your skeleton staying strong for the long haul unless you also skip rope, jog or do some other bone-jarring exercise. Even then, if you're a woman, chances are you'll still need to add one more thing: daily calcium supplements.
Not that pills are the only way to get enough of the mineral. But the fact is that the overwhelming majority of women don't get enough from food. The typical middle-aged woman gets less than 600 mg. of calcium a day, says osteoporosis expert Heaney -- a dismal half of what she needs. Fortunately, if you've already developed weak bones, calcium supplements (with vitamin D) can prevent further loss and may protect against fractures. There's another reason for women to get extra calcium in food or pills. Studies suggest it can help prevent colon cancer, may lower high blood pressure -- and might help keep the pounds off.
What about men? Their risk of osteoporosis is much lower, and they get more calcium in their diet. Still, the typical man over 50 falls short, getting 65 percent or less of the recommended amount. So if you're a man over 50, you probably ought to consider a modest level of calcium supplementation, says Heaney.
Sources: A glass of one-percent milk contains 300 mg. of calcium; a cup of low-fat yogurt can net you up to 450 mg. Young adults should get 1000 mg. daily, according to government guidelines. People over 50 need 1200 mg. For women, it may be easiest to assume that you need 400 to 600 mg. of additional calcium daily; for men past 50, 400 mg. It's best to take calcium with meals, and to divide the day's allotment into two doses to absorb more. If you think you may be short on vitamin D, choose a combo -- calcium plus D -- for your supplement.
Are You Taking Iron for Fatigue?
You may need: A blood test
If "Mouseketeer" means Annette Funicello to you instead of Britney Spears, you probably remember Geritol's "iron-poor blood" ad campaign, which helped induce Americans to think iron deficiency whenever they yawned. But the truth isn't so simple. You may be suffering from a lack of the mineral -- or you may actually have too much. When it comes to iron, the key is knowledge. Have your levels checked by your doctor periodically.
Iron's most familiar role is in helping blood carry oxygen to the cells. That's a crucial job, since cells get as unhappy about an oxygen shortage as you would. An iron deficiency can lead to all kinds of trouble, particularly for infants, teenagers and pregnant women.
But before you reach for an iron pill, listen to this: Lots of people aren't lacking in the mineral. Men are rarely deficient. And the results of one study suggest that the elderly of either sex are more likely to have too much iron than too little.
An excess of iron can be dangerous, since as many as one in 250 Americans have a genetic condition called hemochromatosis, which leads them to absorb iron too efficiently, increasing the risk of cardiovascular problems, liver failure and other ills. Even if you don't have hemochromatosis, excess iron may pose dangers. A few studies have linked high levels with heart disease, diabetes or cancer, though the connection isn't firm.
Yes, it's confusing. A safe bottom line is that a woman of reproductive age should get checked for a deficiency every five to ten years -- or yearly if she was ever diagnosed with anemia, has especially heavy periods or eats a low-iron diet. Pregnant women should be checked at their first prenatal visit.
Sources: Lean red meat is the best source, but chicken and fish provide plenty too. Don't take iron -- alone or in a multivitamin -- unless a doctor says you need it.
Does a Disease Run in Your Family? Then you'll be excited by studies suggesting vitamins and minerals can protect against some serious illnesses. If you take a supplement and lead a healthy lifestyle, you could avoid the heart attack that felled your mother or the cancer that shortened your father's life. Even without a familial link, you could benefit from this advice.
Sidebar:
Cardiovascular Disease. The B vitamins look like winners.The nutrients seem to defang a substance called homocysteine -- widely believed to clog arteries and set the stage for heart attacks and strokes. In a 1998 study at Harvard on 80,000 women, heart attacks struck those who got plenty of B-6 and folic acid half as often as women whose levels were low. That study didn't completely nail down the vitamins' role, because women who eat B-rich foods or take vitamins may be likely to have other heart-healthy habits. Another study, done in China, provides more evidence: Men took a sugar pill or a multivitamin with folic acid, B-6 and B-12. Those swallowing the vitamin were 60 percent less likely to die of stroke. The authors think the B vitamins were key. "I believe it's an extraordinarily good bet that folic acid is protective," says epidemiologist Godfrey Oakley.
What about vitamin E? It's been a favorite of heart researchers, but recent trials have produced wildly varying results. Even so, says vitamin-E researcher Maret G. Traber, "If I had a family history of heart disease and I wanted some extra insurance, I'd take vitamin E."
Consider: A pill with 200 to 400 IU of E, and a multivitamin with B-6, B-12 and 400 mcg. of folic acid.
Cancer. The mineral selenium is getting a lot of attention from researchers because it may lower the risk of prostate cancer, and perhaps other cancers. In a 1998 study, men with high levels of the mineral had half the risk of developing prostate cancer that spreads as men whose levels were low. There's no risk with 200 mcg. of selenium daily, says nutritional biochemist Gerald Combs, and the extra might do you some good.
Consider: A selenium pill containing 200 mcg.
--Lisa Davis
Quick and Easy Ahi Tuna - Loved this recipe! It uses bacon as a garnish! Passed on the bacon, just used the grease from bfast :o . Heat the grease in a frying pan, it must be hot! Salt and black pepper the ahi tuna on both sides. No marinating! Sear the tuna for 1-2 minutes per side. Done! The tuna came out well (DH was happy), despite the recipe saying it would be pink in the center. I don't know how many fat grams that had, but it was full of protein! :s: I used flash frozen Ahi Tuna from TJ's, thawed for 1-2 days in refrig.
Toni48
04-14-2002, 12:13 PM
I'm so far behind I'll never catch up. Where did the week go.....? I'll never get to answer all the posts but will make a stab at a few.
Melf-I'm so sorry about your nephew. My gosh 26 is so very young. And Fillise your dear Aunt. I know your hearts are broken and all I can really say is love, and comfort from another person to you and your families.
BEth- I sure will be thinking about you Monday and hopeing and praying you get the job. My precious little DIL has her tounge pierced and serveral places on her body along with a rose and cross tattoed on her ankle. She is one of the most precious things in my life. I wish your SF well in his recovery, sometimes it takes allot to scare us into trying to change our bad habits. Congradulations on reaching your goal...
Deb- I hope your Dad's blood clots dissolve and he gets to make the trip with your Mom to Las Vegas....
To all of you that are sick I hope you are on the mend. Lay down Gracious and take it easy!!!
Sheann-I'm so sorry about your son and think its awful about his bed accident!!!
Tranquil-Congrads to you to....
Zanne- Sorry I missed wishing you Happy Birthday!! So heres a belated one...
Red1- I've never lived in 29 Palms but my Mother in law does. I was raised in Orange County Calif. But I live now in Missouri.
I hope you all have a good Sunday and lets pray for a good week for everyone.
Think I'll put on my slob clothes now and head for the campground for a walk!!!
213/199/130
Tranquil
04-14-2002, 01:03 PM
Dear All:
My thoughts and prayers to all of those who are going through so much with their loved ones and their own health and well being.
Beth - Good luck on your job interview tomorrow!
I am rushed again today - with so much to do before the new work week begins.
Sabrina
THE BIG ORANGE BABE
04-14-2002, 05:18 PM
AFTERNOON EVERY BUDDY!!! :p
What a BEAUTIOUS DAY over here on the West Coast of FLA!! :D
Hope eveyone is enjoying their weekend...or what's left of it!
MARY...I'm so sorry to hear about your nephew. The Lord never puts more on our plate than we can handle. But just in case, WE'RE HERE FOR YOU...{{{{{{{{{{{{HUG TO MELF}}}}}}}}}}}
AMEN SISTER J RED ...SHEANN you march right up the administrative hallway and speak your mind. Same thing happened when my Mom was in the hospital. She woke up and needed something, couldn't get anyone to answer her call button, got up and was at the door when the Nurse busted in and knocked her down. The report read that she was on the other side of the room and just fell..knew she wasn't supposed to be up and blamed the nurse for something she did herself! :mad: SO YES...YOU GO GIRL...
BETH... GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR INTERVIEW>>>>>I"VE GOT EVERYTHING CROSSED FOR YOU!!
TONI...I stay behind on this board..I know I give everyone new the impression that I'm ignoring them...I'm really not..By the time I get around to answering, I can't remember what everyone was talking about so I just say :wave: and go on...
FROG Why not bring your SL goodie bag to the beach and do a show there? Do they ship direct to the person? or to you?
Hope you're feeling better. I saw an article in FIRST for WOMEN about your problem..evidently it's something that a lot of women have had, but has been misdiagnosed.
WEIGHT CHALLENGE starting at work on the 22nd..PUBLIC WEIGH IN :eek:
$20 per person toward the final pot.
Winner gets 50%...2nd place 30% and third place 20%...PLUE
SHAPES FITNESS is coming to do the body fat calculations and bringing goodies for everyone...they will be back at the midway point of 8 weeks to measure the % again and then at the end.
Think I should participate?
Cooking turkey today and it's smelling DEVINE!!! I'll get out the green beans, the kale and fix a Greek Village Salad to go along.
Should be some good grub... COME ONE DOWN....VITTLES WILL BE READY IN ABOUT AN HOUR!!! ;)
BOB
Ellen
04-14-2002, 06:35 PM
Oh, BOB, one of these days I am going to take your invitation to dinner very seriously! I LOVE Sarasota. I mean, I could LIVE there! I spent four very happy days there about two years ago, and loved everything I saw.
While we were there, we ate fried oysters almost every night at a little restaurant called Capt. Brians. Do you know it? It must have been a popular place with the locals, cause there was always a lonnnnggg line of people waiting! It was right by the airport.
THE BIG ORANGE BABE
04-14-2002, 07:30 PM
EVENING EVERY BUDDY!!!! :p
MONET....Yes, it's the local's choice and now the tourists have found it out..when we're in season the locals don't venture out as much as we do after April..lines are long everywhere and
service suffers....you should come in the less crowded time...you would love it even more!
My turkey was WONDERFUL!!! Moist...tender...green beans were WONDERFUL....I love this time of the year....everything is so fresh and good!!! :D
BOB
Toni48
04-14-2002, 08:23 PM
OOOOOO eeeee Bob you made me hungry for turkey... I'm going to have to get one to cook..... I've been hungry all day and I'm out of choices. I'll just have to bite the bullet..... I think tomorrow I'd better stay away from the carbs and eat protein and vegetables....
Hope everyone has had a nice day. It rained hard here last night so is really humid out. But oh I love spring.... Bye till tomorrow...
Debelli
04-14-2002, 09:16 PM
QUICKIE!!!
Thought I'd have time to post today but both kids, being away yesterday and most of today have been fighting for the computer for homework. I begged for 5 minutes to get on here and it's already up and they are gnawing at my ankles to get back on.
Will be back on tomorrow morning, bright and early to start the new weekly board.
Nite!
Debbie
194/122/129
Sb since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01
Solly
04-14-2002, 09:38 PM
Hi all,
I have rad all the posts and I really have a heavy heart. I always feel like I don't have anything interesting to post. My routine is pretty boring and simple. Not too much going on with me. But as I read all your posts, I am very thankful for my boring life. My heart goes out to all who have suffered death, sickness, lost jobs, etc. You are definately in my prayers and always in my thoughts. I have a prayer on my fridge that says, "Lord, help me Remember that there is nothing that canhappen that you and I can't handle." Sometime you just have to put things in His hands and let Him handle them. God Bless all of you.
Just wanted to answer some posts, It's geting late and still have to fix lunch yet. My trainer came today to change my routine and I'm worn out now. Didn't eat lucnh today and now I am starving. Guess I'll just go to bed so I don't eat.
Sheann, Keeping you and your son in my prayers. Sure hope they find out what is wrong. No matter how old they are, they are still your babies and you never stop worrying about them. God Bless
Zanne, Glad to hear you ahd a good birthday. Keep us posted on the Gift.
Fran, Congrats ont he 11 lbs. I have 50 more to go to. One day at a time. God luck
Fillsie, So sorry to hear about your aunt. She is truly in a better place.
Tramquil, WTG on the 9#'s. Keep up the good work.
Fruite, Sorry to hear you are sick. Get well soon.
Bob, what timeis dinner, I'm on my way. Wish I liked to cook. es I think you should jointhe wight challenge. It willb e such goo motivation. Hope you win the pot.
Gracious, Girl, stay in bed and get well. REST!
Melf, What a horrible tragedy. My deepest symphathy to you and yours. You all are in our prayers.
Deb, Congrats to Lauren on Making NHS. and to Michael on such good grades.
Tree, thanks for the bit about vitamins. My DH takes them like crazy. I will have to print it out for him.
Tomorrow is anothr day and I sure hope next week is a better week for all. For those of you attending funerals this week, you are in our hearts and prayers.
Good night all,
Jackie
sef
04-14-2002, 10:38 PM
HiedieHo All!!!
My prayers and good thughts to all those who are still suffering in one way or another. I remembered you all in our concern prayers this morning at church.
After church we had a Pot Luck Luncheon as a way to meet our new minister who will begin with us on June 1. I took the famouse Crustless Spinach Quiche. I made a triple batch, one for us and two for church. As always it was very good, I heard someone say they went back for seconds.
I was good. Someone brought salad greens and a dressing I could use, two VERY thin slices of ham and some of the quiche. In the afternoon, I had some sourdough pretzels and a banger. For supper some brussel sprouts, cheese and more pretzels. A snack was some prunes. I may have a yogurt for dessert later. Not the best woe but not awfully bad.
Rested this afternoon and was stitching until I decided to check in here.
Hope all gets better with everyone.
Take care, Shirley :angel: :wave:
j red
04-14-2002, 11:42 PM
A quick post to tell everyone good night and here're good wishes for the coming week.
Beth: Good luck at your interview tomorrow. I'll be thinking about you and sending lots of good thoughts to Alabama.
Melf:You're in my prayers. I am so sorry about your nephew.
Sheann: Hope your son is doing okay.
Deb: Same for your dad. Congrats on the kiddos good grades and Lauren's NHS honor.
Everyone else: Sorry I'm not responding personally. I gotta go to bed. Another week and we have our state-wide test on Tuesday and Wednesday. The everloving TAAS. Even though I don't have a regular classroom, I'll be giving the test to somebody, just don't know who yet.
Mel: About your son's grades: I teach gifted kids and I deal with underachievers all the time. If they don't like it, they don't do it. It's really frustrating. I talked to the mom of one of my former underachievers who's now a sophomore and she's finally ready to admit there may be a learning disability. Does she remember what I told her 6 years ago? Apparently not. I'd just talk to him and see where he's coming from. If he says he sees no reason to learn math because of what he plans to do, explain how math is used everywhere. My hairstylist and I were talking just last week about math and she commented about how geometry wasn't really her thing in high school and now it's very important in her career. I have a book that explains how math is used in jobs. The kids really liked the lesson on the Tai Kwan Do teacher and how he uses physics.
Night Everybody,
Jeanie
Debelli
04-15-2002, 06:07 AM
New week, new board, just click on the link below!!!!