Sugar Shakers - Sugar Busters Weekly Support Board 4/29-5/5

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

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

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

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

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

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

Our APRIL/MAY/JUNE 2002-SECOND QUARTER RECIPE BOARD can be located at the link below:

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=14779

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

THE RECOMMENDED READING BOARD:

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

THE TOOLS & TIPS BOARD:

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

THE FOOD INFORMATION BOARD:

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

MOTIVATIONAL & INSPIRING THOUGHTS BOARD

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

and our newest board MY FAVORITE SB LEGAL FOODS

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

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

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=15770

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

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=15771

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

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WELCOME! :D

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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 says a lot:

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STARTING POINT


Regardless of how far behind you may be, you always can choose to move forward. Though people and events and circumstances may conspire against you, you can decide to move ahead anyway.

Success depends on your direction, not on your position. No matter where you may be, it is always within your reach, and you can always begin to work for your own special success.

It's perfectly okay to be where you are. Because from where you are, you can move steadily to wherever you desire to be. Sure, it's probably not the ideal situation, and yet it is a starting point. It's the starting point you have, and one from which you most certainly can move forward.

It will happen because you decide to make it happen. It will happen because you'll do what's necessary to make it happen. This day, this place, this situation is your starting point. Now is your moment to reach as high as you care to reach. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do it. Decide for yourself and start moving yourself positively there.

-- Ralph Marston


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Have a wonderful day, a fabulous week!!!!!

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

We have TWO BIRTHDAYS TO CELEBRATE THIS WEEK!:hb:

TRANQUIL is celebrating her birthday on FRIDAY, MAY 3RD

and

VIV, who will probably be lurking around is celebrating her birthday on SUNDAY, MAY 5TH

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU BOTH!!:D

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Here's the reason I was asking about suggestion re. dealing with pot luck suppers. We lead a small group that meets on sunday evenings. We share a meal together and then have a study/discussion. Yesterday afternoon I prepared my SB legal and healthy casserole: chicken baked in brown rice with garlic, onions and peppers. Lots of chicken broth to cook that rice. Cooking time, according to the recipe= 1 hour. By the time we got home yesterday afternoon, I had just a shade over 1 hour to bake that thing before we had to leave. Wouldn't you know it--it was not done! The rice was still crunchy and there was a ton of liquid still in the pan. So, with fingers crossed, we went to the meeting sans food. Here's what was available last night:
Chicken and white rice casserole (mushroom soup) topped with cheese
Salad dripping with a thick mayonnaise dressing
Small plate of cut up cantelope.
One gigantic pepperoni pizza
Baked beans
Fresh steamed corn on the cob
One large apple pie
One "rassle-berry" pie (mostly raspberries)
One big birthday cake
Half gallon of sugar free ice cream

It was a challenge!!! And I was hungry.

Have a great day everyone.

Ahhhhhhh…..lost my post! I hate that!

Okay, here we go again. Weekend is over and we will be getting back to normal for the most part. The 2 kids I babysit are not here today because the mother has a sore throat. I also woke up with one so was kinda pleased that I would not have to tend to the newborn for the day. I am hoping it is not the dreaded relapse of pneumonia that everyone warned me about. I have a doctor’s appointment on Wednesday for a follow up check up , so that is good timing just in case.

Hard to believe but is snowed AGAIN last night. We have about 5 inches on the ground this morning and it is staying there so far. I am so shocked to have snow and it being nearly May. I have never seen this before and wonder if it is because I am in the Maritimes now. Mind you, they had some in Ontario recently too so maybe the weather everywhere is strange.

sef – You spent 5 years in OZ, huh? Then you must be accustomed to my British influenced spelling and know that I am not just making mistakes! Kind of comforting because when I correspond with Americans I am conscious of the differences and wonder if they realize we spell so many things differently.

Beth – Oh my, I am sorry to hear about your dog and the heartworms. I was an Animal Health Technician for 4 years before I began having babies when prevention for heartworms was becoming popular. We never had to treat any dogs for it but knew that it was an expensive procedure. We have had very few incidents in Canada of them but know it is more prevalent there in the USA. Hope you get that UTI looked after too.

Kimmythekid – Haven’t seen you posting for a number of days. Just wanted to let you know that you are missed and I hope you get back to posting with us.

Tranquil- Your quiche sounds good. You have inspired me and I think I am going to whip one one today if I can get all my cleaning done. Sounds easy and tasty..can’t beat that!

Debelli- I am looking forward to reading that article about the starchy carbs. It seems that I have tweaked things in the right direction for myself. Since my pneumonia I have gone right back to SB but have been following it in a different manner than I originally did. I am recording everything I eat in my journal because…well because I am anal!…but I have stopped recording the exact grams of carbs, fat and protein. I am doing what they said in the book and not exactly counting but simply eating what I should and not eating what I shouldn’t. I look at my records and basically find that I am eating one starchy carb a day, one fruit or sometimes add some dried apricots, my protein, cheese and my veggies. I also eat nuts still because I like them and find them a good snack for me..I tend to eat pecans the most. From eyeballing my records I would say I am probably eating too much fat still but not atrocious. I am guessing this final 10 lbs will take a while to lose but I realized I am not in such a hurry anymore. If this is my way of eating for life then why stress myself out? Afterall, I did weigh 230 lbs 3 years ago and now I weigh 164..I think that is pretty darn good. Sorry for babbling, I guess I am just looking for confirmation here.

mel- How did the haircolour turn out?

Rosalie- There are some beautiful places to visit in NB but I find it the least attractive of all the maritime provinces. I simply adore PEI and I also find the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island in NS so majestic. Did you get around the trail when you visited? We are going to PEI in June and are looking forward to it. It has become my favourite place to visit out east here. Have you been getting snow too?

lowco- Welcome to the board!

gatorgal-Wow, that does sound like a hard potluck to get through! Guess you ate the canteloupe and SF icecream…maybe pizza toppings. I guess we do need more ideas for you, fast ones that won’t leaving you in the lurch like that again!

I guess that is all I can do for now..gotta get the nasty housecleaning done and recover from the weekend mess.
Oh..my motivation for this Monday is my own scale. It is reading 163.5 but I am not making that official yet, it has to hang around a few more days for that! I would be thrilled if I could be 160 by June for my trip to PEI.

It has rained here quite a bit. It is another gloomy day out...maybe I will take the kids somewhere today to cheer me up. I just do not like gloomy days.....they make me sad:(

I have been MIA for several days. I have looked in a few times, but have been so busy...and actually I was gone for a few days. I went to my moms for a wedding shower for my cousin. I was a bad girl.......I did not eat good stuff....well, it was good...it was great! It was not OP for sure. I did only eat one meal though...so as it turns out, I am ok when I got home and weighed myself. Actually better than ok....but we will wait till Wed to see.

I saw Murder by Numbers...I think it was ok. I really wanted to see the Panic Room, but my SD took me and he had already seen it. I went to my parents church and they had such a wonderful message....I hope my son listened. He talked about having dignity and values even when no body is looking (so to speak). How many times do we "act" good, but then when no body is around, we fall to bad things....ok, maybe it is just me...

Gracious.....Thanks...I am here...just went away and was busy before that. I can not believe it snowed there!!! Glad you have the day off...hope you are really over your illness!

Beth......as one of the board nurses......my best advise about UTI's is go potty after you and DH have been "close"...drink lots of water, wipe front to back, do not hold in your urine, do not stop in the middle of going, and take all of your meds, like antibiotics. That being said...you problably do all of those things. I too get hit out of nowhere! My only indicator is the smell. I actually had to have my urethra stretched as a child because I had them so much. That is an option for you. Since womans are so small, it is very easy to get infections. I hate them with a passion! Hope everything else is ok....like SD. I will pray for his surgery, the docs, and your mom!

Bob...did I miss something. Did I miss one of your jokes? You are pretty funny! Who is the "teacher"? Am I stupid??? I may be...lol


Anyone with sun.....send some here!

To all I missed......huggs!

Hello everyone!

It is a gorgeous day here in east Central Alabama! A cold front came through last night so I've got the windows open and the fresh air in nice.

Wish I could say I'd been a good girl this weekend--but nope. When I went to the spring festival there was NOTHING in food-wise that was legal (there is almost always someone with boiled peanuts--but not this time). I held out as long as I could but then went for the burger and fries. Bad, bad, bad. They didn't even taste particularly good. Let's just say I never got completly back on track after that.

But today is a new day--so back OP--at least until Saturday--Derby Day which is a planned "free day."

I hope the bad storms last night missed everyone and their families. Kimmy y'all didn't get it did you? BOB is your family in KY ok?

Got to go write a newsletter article for the church newsletter. I'll try to get on later today.

Susan
300/23?(Not getting on the scale till Wed.)/150

Happy Monday everyone!

Wow, what a busy week-end. Youngest son was sick last week but is doing fine now. High fever and sore throat. Took him to the doctor and he says it's viral and you just have to wait it out. Strep test was negative. So, wait we did.

Friday night we went to a fund-raiser dinner/dance. They were selling raffle tickets and several of us went together and bought a ticket and won about $370 each. Cool, huh. Shopping here I come.

Saturday, we went to Jordan's (oldest DS) Sea Cadet banquet. Their nickname is the "River Rats". My husband and I were named Honorary River Rats. We were tickled. Got a unit patch and a certificate. They are a great bunch of kids and the adults that volunteer with the organization are wonderful.

I'm not even going to try to post to all of you individually. I have been lurking but just haven't had time to post. Will catch up later.

Have a great day everyone!!!

Trish

Just got home from work and I'm ready to hit the hay!! But I have to stay up till I hear from my mom.

Kimmy - yep, I already do all that. The hardest part is going to the bathroom often because I work alone in an office, and when I have to leave that room (to go to the LR) I have to call dispatch and put myself out of service, and forward the phones.... it's a whole big hairy deal... so I probably don't go as often as I should.
I feel a little better today after 24 hours of antibiotics and pyridium. Which reminds me I'm calling the doctor for an appointment!!!

Hope everyone has a great Monday... I plan to sleep for most of mine, back to work at Midnite tonight! :)

Good Monday Morning Everyone!!!!!:wave:

I feel GOOD this morning!!! Though I didn't sleep like a log as normal last night, esp. after not getting much sleep the night before, I slept pretty well. Got up, got dressed and got in my 4.5 miles in 43:47!!!:spin:

Yesterday ELI & I took LAUREN up to Broward for the afternoon, went to lunch, where else, went to see CHANGING LANES, thought it was pretty good and then for Carbolite-butter pecan/german choc./vanilla-3 spots of each. Stopped at the dollar store on the way home and got some stuff there-they have some great deals sometimes, I bought some ENRICOS SPGTI SAUCE among other stuff-love a good bargain!

Eating was once again wonderful yesterday. It amazes me how doing the right thing for myself makes me feel so incredibly good. Today I have no doubt will be another wonderful day of eating totally OP and staying on track:spin: Scale is down another pound from yesterday. Here's hoping it goes down a pound each day for the next few days-hey, I don't ask for much, do I???

If you haven't seen the end of last weeks board, do check it out, I POSTED SOME PICTURES ON THE BOARD LAST WEEK FROM THE MARCH SB GET TOGETHER!!!!!

NANCE, sorry I missed you too, though I had the opportunity to have a short conversation with DAN THE MAN! ;) Hmmm, heavy waffles...not sure why that happened. Try buying the FEARN SGWW mix they have out-I made the pancakes and liked them and there's a recipe for waffles on the back as well. So you liked the cheesecake, huh? I can't make it, I eat the whole thing, that is, unless I'm taking it to a gathering, then I'll just have half-hey, everybody for themselves!! LOL!! Have you heard anything from LDBLOND?

TONI, zucchini quiche??? I love quiche! Recipe, I need a recipe! Thanks for the good words about my eating, it always helps:)

ROSALIE, do we really believe that the scale reflects the off plan foods we eat by the next day??? I've been guilty of that, but really, I find that it's not one bad meal/day, but the quantity of that meal or meals. I find that if I eat ELI'S eggplant dish I may easily be up 2lbs the next day even though it's all food OP, but having 2lbs of eggplant not go through your system quick enough, much less anything else you had for the day is bound to make one weigh more. I think if you do have one bad meal/day that it's not going to make you gain weight, esp. if the next day you are back OP, so I wouldn't stress over it, I'm sure the scale will be going right back down. Heck, look at me, I was 7.5lbs up from my lowest weight as of the other day-I know it wasn't all fat, though I do suspect some was-here's to better scale days for us both:)

TRANQUIL, glad you liked the FULL MONTY. If you liked that one you may like MURIEL'S WEDDING, that too was a good one, an Aussie film now on video. I haven't been a great inspiration of good eating lately but feel I am totally back OP now and ready to preach! LOL!! Hope you have a wonderful birthday week this week!!!! Thanks for that quick recipe for the quiche. Sounds a bit like mine. Would probably do half the eggs and half eggbeaters though-may try it soon!

BETH, I hope they can figure out why you keep getting this UTI'S. There can be so many causes of them, I hope they can somehow find out easily why this continually happens, those can really be painful!

LOWCO, WELCOME TO OUR BOARD! Okay, of course I have to ask, where are you that you wouldn't be able to get the SB BOOK? CONGRATS on having lost 80lbs so far, that's wonderful. We'd be happy to help answer any questions you may have, or dispell any myths about SB that you've heard, just ask away. One good sight I usually recommend to those without the book is at the link below:

http://www.prettyimpressivestuff.com/sugarbusters

SEF, got your e-mail and tried giving you all call last night at 9:30pmest-no answer, didn't leave a message. Hope to reach you another time. The number I had ended in 9 instead of 0, I had taken it from your e-mail when I thought about doing the RR, so it was just a typo. Okay, yes then, Patricia Cornwell is a mystery writer, at least the books with Kay Scarpetta in them are. One book I really enjoyed was by F. PAUL WILSON called THE SELECT-worth finding at a used book store if you can. These days, I don't read many regular books, it's all diet related or cookbooks!

GRACIOUS, girl, I'm being anal with you too-we can be the ANAL TWINS! The only times I really don't journal is when I've been out to a restaurant. I would sometimes take my scale with me and the family would go anal on me for doing so, so I stopped that-can't do it at OLE OLE for my salad anyhow. Whatever works to keep you moving in the right direction, you do it!! Don't worry about those final 10lbs, it may take a while, but you'll lose them. It took me almost 4months to lose my final 10, so just hang in there.

TREE, okay, between you and TONI, would one of you tell me what the heck a BLUE HEELER is?????? Hey, that chicken sounds good, though does it taste salty in the end? I don't salt anything as a rule, so for me, it may be a bit too much if it's salty tasting. The other recipe sounds delicious, ELI loves really hot food, I'm more the green tabasco type person, a bit of heat, but not hot-ELI loves it when he sweats from eating hot habanero foods. I've never heard of a mulato chili-can you use something else?

ROSE, hope you find that recipe for the quiche. Do you remember which magazine it was in. I just may have it, I get sooo many mags these days! Loved the blue post!!!!

MEL, sounds like you had a lot of extra traveling to do with all the road closures-yuck! Glad to hear you are back safe and sound. Kudos for staying OP throughout the trip-you go girl!! I too can't fit anything in my house from not only garage sales, but any store. I've become very selective and really try to buy only something I know I need and am searching for, or some nice clothes, which are definitely out there to be bought. I'll let you know what I think of the WT class tomorrow-wish me luck!!

SOL, you are the bomb! CONGRATS for having such want-power to do such a long walk!!! Did you walk in circles, or did you do 5 miles one way and 5 miles back? I know what it's like to do a walk like that and I can't begin to tell you just how proud I am of you!!! I bet VINCE is even more proud!!!

MONET, ahhh, that pool sounds so inviting. I would love a pool, but we are one of the few houses that don't have one on the block. That's about the only way I'd ever get on a bathing suit in my life, if I had a pool and positively no way for anyone to view me in it-eps. with the FL heat down here, it would be a welcomed addition, but alas, only a dream.

GATOR, I'd of probably taken some fruit or something else knowing what's usually at these potlucks-prepare and plan, and you'll never be stuck in that situation.

KIMMY, MURDER BY NUMBERS didn't get a good review, but it looks like a good flick to me. I saw PANIC ROOM and liked it. Hope you get to see it soon. BOB was referring to me being the teacher. I guess that was sort of a compliment, at least she didn't call me the Gestapo!!!

FILLISE, cold front? Lucky you-care to share? Dying of the heat down here! Don't fret over the bad eating day you had, it's a new day and a new week;)

TRISH, sounds like you and your friends hit the mini-jackpot! CONGRATS!! Hope DS feels better!!!

Okay, seems I'm all caught up. It's 10am here now and I'm going to go find something to eat for BRUNCH as it's not breakfast and not lunch!

Have a wonderful day and a fabulous week!!!

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

Good Morning! I made the evil mistake of weighing myself on a day other than WIW and I am up a pound. It's really bugging me because I have been OP 100%. Mom came over for dinner last night and shee said, back in the day, when she was on "TOPS", that sometimes she would have a gain before a loss...hope that's the case for her own flesh and blood! I noticed last time around I did best when I just stuck to two servings of carbs, and had them in the morning. I'm going to give that a go this week and see what happens!

Meliris Don't you worry.....this time I'm here to stick around for good!!! MUST GET WEIGHT OFF!!!!!

SolHOLY SMOKES!!!! What are these power walks all about? I thought I was "all that" when I walked my 3.5 miles, but you are doing laps around me! WAY TO GO!

SEF I think it's a great idea for you to journal your food on-line...and anyone else that would like to...sometimes we think we're doing o.k., but when someone else takes a peek at it, they can give some pointers!

Gator Re: Potluck....A good idea is to eat something legal at HOME before going into uncharted waters...that way if there is something legal, you can go ahead and it something, and if it's not, you won't be starving!

Beth SOrry no words of wisdom on "why" UTI's come on sooooo fast. Us girls have been blessed with having short uretha's, so it's a very short distance to our bladders and real easy for bacteria to travel. Drink alot of fluids to help flush things out!

okay...time to get ready for work! Check in later with you Babes!

Happy Monday SB!

I was so far behind on posts today (4 pages WHEW!) So I read quickly and didn't get to keep notes, so I will not be able to address everyone individually. Sorry. Will do better this week. I promise.

Beth, Prayers for your SD today. Hope everything goes ok. Hope doggie gets better soon. You have had your share (or more than) of troubles lately. Hope things turn around for you.

Gator, Pot luck dinner wasn't easy. I guess you could have eaten the chicken w/o the rice and some of the salad. At least you got dessert. Maybe you should always take a salad with you just in case there isn't anything you can eat. Or fix green beans to take. Tough situation.

Gracious, 5" of snow?? I think weather is strange everywhere this year. We had horrible storms Sat. and tornadoes are in 10 states I heard today. Yesterday the wind was at least 30-50 mph. You couldn't even walk outside. You are truly an inspiration. You weight 230 3 years ago and now 164. You give me hope. Some days I think I will never get there. But I know I will eventually. Thanks.

Lowco, welcome. This is a great support board. I have a "SB book in a nutshell" I could email you if you would want it.

Kimmy, It has been rainy here to. Hate when the weekends are like that. At least it could rain when I was working. LOL. Sadly, they are calling for rain again Tues, Wed and Thurs am. Not to good for Derby week. Hope we see the sun soon.

Deb, Good MM. I think all of us need to look at ourselves and decide to move forward with a vengence. Loved the pics. It is so nice to put names with faces. Thanks

Fillise, Don't you hate when there is nothing OP to eat> I am really dreading this Derby week. Going to try the best I can to stay legal. Eating nothing but salads this week for lunch. Going to be ahrd to get in all the walking and working out too with so many activities planned. Have a great Derby party. Look for me on TV. LOL

Bob, Where doe syour family live in KY? I hope not in Irvington.

Had the best dinner last nite. DH grilled some fresh cod on the grill. I tried the asperagus (sp) recipe someone posted. Delicious! and Grilled some squach and zuchinni, made a salad. Great dinner. Fish was out of this world. Can't wait to have it again.

BTW, Has anyone tried the Salad Accents that have just came out. They are almonds seasoned with garlic or parm cheese or bacon and cheese. They are really good. Really perk up that salad. I tried the roasted garlic. Good.

Have agreat Monday everyone. Will try to check in later.

Jackie
257/167/145
10-10-01

Good morning all

This morning is cool and dull but I decided to get out to the garden to turn the soil and add some top soil in preparation for planting in a couple of weeks. I thought as the soil was so wet from the rain it would be easy to turn. Now have to get some fertilizer. I'm hoping to have better results with this patch of garden this year as last year hardly anything grew there. I'm not sure yet what I will plant. I am thinking about putting some rose bushes in. I have a few in the front garden, just hoping they do well again this year. I have to figure out which kind to buy. When I bought the ones for the front a few years ago I hadn't a clue what to buy and ended up with one climber which I had to transplant the following year. I'll be looking for something that will keep flowering during the season.

Sol - Congrats on the 10 mile walk. You're an inspiration to us all.

Mel - Sounds like that was quite a trip you had. At least you got home safe and sound.

Gracious - I never did get to the Cabot Trail but would love to go there sometime. I've heard PEI is beautiful too. I was hoping to visit there on the trip we made but it was not to be. Maybe one day I will get there. We did have a bit of snow a couple of days ago but just a bit of wet stuff that didn't stay.

Gator - How about making a bean salad to take to the pot luck. Maybe have some cold chicken or other meat to go with it.

Deb - I was surprised how much I was up on the scale after that bad eating day. I don't think it was the quantity as I put it all in Fitday and still had no more calories than I have been having recently. Maybe it was because of the high gi foods and high carbs for that day. Who knows for sure. At least one of the additional pounds came off this morning. I was op all day yesterday although did do a bit of snacking in the evening - just almond granola and a bit of cheese. Haven't eaten yet to-day which is very unusual for me but decided to have 'brunch' to-day as I have to be out before 12 noon for badminton.

Sorry I can't reply to you all at this time. Have to go and eat and get out soon.

Have a good day everyone.

Marie.

Good Morning! It is cool, clear and very nice outside. I am about to go and vacuum the baseboards, and carpet and return furniture to the right place. Can't wait to see what the new paint looks like once the room is all arranged again!

Found out my daughter's fiance did not do what he was supposed to do...she is scheduled to work next Sunday, and there is supposed to be a surprise Bridal shower for her! It sure will be funny to have a shower and the bride does not show! He was supposed to make sure she was off that afternoon. I talked to the manager today, and they are going to try to do something, but are not making any promises.


GATOR: My suggestion to you is get a CROCKPOT. I have one,
and love it! You can put your recipe on to cook
before you leave for church in the morning, and it
will be done for you when you are ready to leave in the evening.
There are TONS of crockpot recipes out there..and many
are SB legal. You could even do your chicken and
brown rice casserole in it.



FILLISE: The storms went right through here. We had
hail the size of quarters, and it literally poured
for over an hour. The thunder and ligtening was
stupendous. My poor cat was out in it, and he is such
a wimp when it rains! I half expected him to
come in all gray today, instead of his orange tabby
color!


ROSALIE: Roses? Did you say ROSES? I have about 70
rose bushes! Since you are in Canada, you might find
the Buck roses good. They are bred for colder
climates. Check out the Garden Web pages on
roses. You can get a lot of great advice on that
forum! I have tons of books on roses, so if there is
a particular color you are wanting, let me know. I
might be able to help. Here is the address:

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/roses

DEB: Glad you are feeling better, and getting your
energy back. Must have been a slight case of a bug!
I never thought I would have a pool! I was shocked
when we came to look at this house, and it had a pool.
They are a lot of work, and can be expensive. There
are days when I would like to get a bulldozer and
fill it in! You can come stay with me and swim
whenever you like. The 7 foot privacy fence around
the yard hides you from view. In fact, my daughter
loves to skinny dip! I only do that at NIGHT!

JACK: Did you get things arranged with your florist?
I have a friend who does flower arranging, and she is
doing the flowers for my daughter's wedding. It ought
to save me a good bit of moola. My daughter likes
simple stuff too, so she just wanted roses, and stephanotis.
Nothing too hard!

Hey everyone!

Had a bad friday night. My boyfriend and I went to a birthday party. His friend (Warren) introduced me to his (very thin) girlfriend. Warren has a tendancy to pick on me. Usually I don't have a problem with it since I can fight back, twice as hard. This time he really crossed the line. I'm meeting this girl for the first time and he touches my stomach and said something to insinuate that I need to lose weight. Being a tad tipsy, it really caught me off guard and hurt my feelings. I ran to the bathroom and cried. All day I had been reading about how to get rid of cellulite and I went to the gym. I've been trying SO HARD. And I'm still not good enough?!?! Had I been sober I would have told him to @#$@ off.

Luckily my boyfriend came into the girls bathroom, got into my stall and hugged me. He said "you're really looking good. He's being a drunken @$$hole". I'm glad I have someone in my life like that. Who does he think he is?'

Well, needless to say I headed to the first diner I could find and ordered french toast. THe rest of the weekend I exercised but I did indulge a bit. Stinky brie de meaux and sourdough bread from Dean and Deluca (felicity from the WB works there, of course not in real life..just in the show). Probably stayed the same or gained this past week. Will try to make up for it for the next three days.


Gracious-Snowing? I don't know how you do it!Hope all goes well with the appt.

Kimmy-Don't be gloomy! :) Take the bad weather as a change to make a nice snack and read a book. Or better yet..do some exercises in front of the TV. I love hitting the self improvment or how-to books at the library when it's bad weather out.

Fillise- Don't you just hate when there is nothing legal to eat? I guess we're both going to make up for our bad eating over the weekend. Let's get that weight back down for WIW :D

Trish-Congrats! Get some nice outfits for the summer!

Beth- How are you holding up after all you've been dealing with? Still thinking of you :)

Deb- Saw Changing Lanes too...was more realistic than those other lawyer movies in that he's not threatened with his life. Crazy that people live like that huh?
Marrying into money and having your spouse be your "partner". It seems more like a business deal than a relationship.

Nance-get off that scale!! nothing counts until wednesday. Deb is right about the weight. You have to really work to lose a pound, OR gain a pound. Probably just water weight. I hear lemon water keeping you peeing on the hour. That'll get rid of any excess water you may be storing.

For those of you who miss Fran. She is in a comedy troupe and they performed last night. I missed it due to not feeling well and allergies :( Also, she has already lost 2 more pounds since last wednesday. I'm real proud of her!

My time is up already but I at least have posts for you lovely ladies so far this Manic Monday………….

GATORGAL - Sorry to hear about your potluck troubles…..Hummus, Tabouli, Falafels are all very quick, easy and cheap to make.

GRACIOUS - DANGIT = 230 lbs. to 164 lbs.?!?! That’s AWESOME!!

KIMMY - Welcome back! You made me laugh out loud…. "I did not eat good stuff....well, it was good...it was great! It was not OP for sure." I had Pizza Hut Pizza last night and it was great….just not 'good'! :lol: I'll gladly send you some of our 90 degree weather and humidity!

FILLISE - I remember last year you described your Derby Day party and in such vivid detail that I felt like I was there. Is it going to be another big party? I'm glad to know I'm not alone with my 'free' day. I'm sure I undid all the good my walking did with one meal.

TRISH- I never win anything with those raffles. Congrats! Please tell us what you buy so we can live vicariously through your shopping spree.

DEB - It's a circle that's 5 miles around so I walked around in circles twice. :D It was funny because Vince would come to check on me and once he drove along beside me REALLY SLOW and I know all the people who could see us were wondering what the heck was going on. The next time he was stopped talking to me and parked facing the wrong way and people had to drive by him on the wrong side of the road. It was funny, they couldn't decide what to do! I may walk there more often it's fun having a cheerleader driving by to check on you - especially such a handsome one! ;) CHANGING LANES in on our to do list.

NANCEMEISTER - You'll catch up with me. In January I couldn't walk the 3.5 mile loop around my house without crawling home the last 1.5 miles. My fingers still swell up like sausages, but it's getting easier. 2 years ago I couldn't walk for 20 minutes without dying. It's pretty amazing to me, but it's all too real when I finish and can't walk on my left ankle. I just wish that darn thing would heal up. I was ready to cry yesterday afternoon. You WILL be here in January for WDW half marathon, WON'T YOU????

Lowco - WELCOME! Amazon.com ships just about anywhere, I think. Also, those links on DEBBIE'S first post are always great sources of information. This is a great spot for support and information. Glad to have you aboard!

JACKIE - Never had cod before. We may have to try that one. I love steamed asparagus and we have that about once a week. I'm going to do a search and see what recipe you found. :)

MARIE - I love hearing about your gardening. A landscape architect told me once that roses were like weeds….hard to kill…..if you get the right ones. If I see her anytime soon I'll ask her which ones are the 'weed variety'. My mom dug up a yellow rose bush out of her mom's yard when she died and it didn't look like it was going to make it when she replanted it in her yard, but she gets dozens and dozens of beautiful yellow roses off of it each year. She even took 2 cuttings to give to my dad's parents and theirs have taken off like weeds, too. I'll ask her what variety, but it may be the Mississippi weather that does it good and might not be compatible with your Canuck weather.

I posted this post that got everyone - took me all morning between being busy at work - said it went through - and it is nowhere to be seen on the board - how pitiful!!! So, I will try to post later! Hi everyone.....

I will have to repost :(

Sabrina

Sorry you had such a bad time at the party. And that your friend was so mean. Sometimes I think they just don't think.

Love,
Crystle

Hey Gang,

Making my post before I head out to get my haircut. May not get to get back on tonite. Still have to get my walk in, find something to wear to the track tomorrow, fix lunches and fix Tuesday's dinner.:D

Trish, WTG on winning that money. You can do some big time shopping!

Beth, Hope your UTI is getting better.

Deb, you crack me up, bargains, garage sales, dollor stores. Eli should be ver thankful. Look at all that money you save him. LOL What are you talking about not wearing a bathing suit. You are so tiny, you would like great in a BS. Oh the images we have of ourselves.

Nance, If you've been on OP, it's probably just aht awfull "woman" thing making you weigh more. Bet it's gone by WIW. Hang in there girlfriend.

Rosalie, Rose bushes are beautiful but boy are they a lot of work. I have 4 in front of my garage. They are looking great now, but we are having a horrible time with catapillers. They are everywhere. YUK!.

Monet, You room sounds lovely. What a shame about the shower. Hope her boss lets her off work You can never count on men to do something right. We still have a few more florists to visit. My DD wants roses too. They are expensive the the stephanotis is more so and calalilies. my sister work at a florist and I thought they would do the wedding, but they are closing their doors this week so we are shopping. First estiamte is $900.00. I have no idea what to expect.

Quiv, what a mean person your boyfriend's friend was. You shoulkd have flattened him. Sweet of your boyfriend to say those nice things to you. Jump right back on the wagon. Pretty soon you'll look better than that skinny girl!. Thanks for the update on Fran. Tell her hello and to check in soon.

Solshine, Sounds like yu have a good walking plan. How nice your Dh checks on you. You are an inspiration. 10 miles Whew. I would have to cut my fingers off.

Have a good nite. See ya tomorrow.

Jackie
257/197/145
10-10-01

Well- I have fallen off the SB wagon. Wednesday, we had to go to Jackson to have Boogie admitted for being so sick, dehydrated, lethargic,etc.. We are home now and he is doing better, but not 100%. Anyway, it is very hard to stay OP while eating at the hosptial. So I didn't. And I still didn't once I got home:( So naturally, it's no surprise that the scale said 2 pounds heavier today.:mad: I had a really tasty lunch(legal) today from Wendy's. I ordered the spring salad mix and a small chili. Instead of dressing, I put the chili in the salad. Yummy:smug: Does anyone have any ideas about how to make basmati rice good?

Hi all,

I made ww bread today with my new bread machine and I have to say that it did not work out so well. I am going to give it another try when I get some King Authur’s sgww flour instead of the coarser Hodgson Mills that I had on hand. The last loaf that I hade before this one turned out so well that I was spoiled. I will experiment until I get this machine under control.

Solshine: Many congrats for the 10 miles. You are an inspiration for me to get going with a walking goal.

Gracious: I usually type my messages in Word but when I am feeling lucky, I do occasionally type in the “little” box. I lost a message also and then found that I can highlight the message and do a copy before I preview or send it. I was happy that I had done that extra step when another message tried to disappear on me.

Deb: I am so glad to hear that you are finally feeling much better today. Also glad that you feel like you can preach again since you are doing so well with your eating. I don’t believe that the feta quiche recipe was from a magazine but thanks for the offer. Thanks also for noticing my blue post. At first I couldn’t find the brackets and tried to use the parenthesis , which didn’t work at all. One more computer victory for me for finding the bracket key and using it correctly. Ha! My weight is up even though I have stayed on program. In fact it has been inching up a little at a time. Tonight, we are having spaghetti sauce on ww pasta and even though it is all on program and I practice portion control, I am always up. Maybe it is the salt in the canned tomatoes I use. I am not going to get discouraged but I am tired of this maintaining and then slipping up a pound or two. More exercise is probably what I need.

Quiv: Sorry to hear about the problem with the friend. My husband had a long time friend that was always saying mean things to me. I felt that I held my own with the comebacks but I got tired of it all and finally I decided that although I cared for him, I needed to protect myself from this negative influence. I told my husband to please continue the friendship but I wasn’t going to join them. Now, I would say that he didn’t fit into my “tranquility program”. Good luck with it all.

I am off to start to prepare this early dinner. (I am trying for 7 pm today) Bye!

Heartmom- I make my brown basmati rice with chicken broth and I think it is exceedingly yummy! If you have just been making it with water, try the broth, it really makes a difference.

Jack-K - Thanks for the kind words but when I look at your stats, you have done awesome in a short time. I wish I knew at 230 the things I know now. I did 50 pounds the hard way, then I found Atkins and then SB for the next 16. It has been a learning experience but I am happy to have learned it at all...better late than never!

Quiv - Bummer about that guy and his big nasty mouth. Just ignore it and try not to let it get the better of you. Hop back on the wagon with us and show him what you are made of. Better yet, just show yourself! You only have to do it for you, not some loudmouth.

Debelli- Bringing your food scale to the restaurant with you? Man, you are more anal than I am! :lol: Four months isn't too bad in the big scheme of things..thanks for the encouragement.

Fillise - Okay, this has been bugging me but I have been too embarassed to ask...until now...what on earth is a Derby? :?: This must be some American thing that everyone knows about cept me...please enlighten this ignorant Canuck.

Okay...I am starving for some reason but there is slim pickings in the house. I am going to grab some almonds and my book and hit the sack. Hopefully I will get a good rest tonight.

Oh..I added a signature so I think it should show up here now. I thought it would be more informative in letting people know how far I have come and how far I have to go.

Hey girls

Not much to say today - can you believe that? Hope you all had a good day...I was up a couple of pounds today - not sure why but it put me back over the 250 mark which pissed me off! So, here we go again!

SEF: Look around Gonzales on your LA map...it's right next to it - St. Amant!

Well, see - not much to say - hope all of you are feeling ok - cause I'm not!! See y'all later!

Missy
284/252.5/170

Good evening

Just a quickie before I head out again. I was out to badminton this afternoon and going to another session this evening.

Trishaloo - Congrats on your winnings. Hope you enjoy that shopping trip.

Nance - It is not unusual that your weight would fluctuate on a day to day basis. I hope it is down for you on WIW. Unfortunately I always weigh less on Tuesday or Thursday, never for WIW. :(. Because of the daily fluctuations one book I read suggested that we weigh daily then once a week take the average for that week.

Monet - I hope your dd can get that day off for the shower. Thanks for the suggestion for the roses. I will certainly be checking out that web site. I don't have any particular preference for colors at the moment, just want something that is easy to look after and will keep blooming during the season.

Quivondra - That's too bad what you had to put up with from you bf's friend.

SolShine - I'd love any tips you can get me on growing roses. I need all the help I can get - I'm quite the novice gardener.

Jack-K - Luckily I haven't seen any caterpillars on the roses I have. It's too early in the season for this year but if I saw a load I would be staying out of the garden. I hate them. I remember being inundated with them at the cottage several years ago. It was really gross.

Heartmom - Sorry to hear that Boogie has been so sick. Hope he is getting better. When I am using the white basmati I cook it plain but usually have it with a meal that has gravy with the meat, although I think it tastes great on its own too. Sometimes when cooking brown basmati I will fry an onion and some red or green pepper and cook it in chicken or beef broth.

Gotta run.

Marie :wave:

Hey All:wave:

Didn't do all that much today, went through some papers, tidied up the kitchen, nothing exciting at all.

Happy to say, thus far today, eating has been spectacular! I made SEF'S zucchini dish once again. I just steamed some zucchini until crisp-tender, took 12.5oz zucchini, 3.5oz of spgti sauce and thinned it with a bit of water as it was too thick, 1oz 75% reduced fat cheese (Cabot-love it) and a 1/2oz Pecarino Romano grated cheese, layered that in a small baking pan I have and baked it in my JETSTREAM OVEN til hot and all the cheese was melted-delicious!!!!

Forgot to mention I found this adorable I.N.C. sweater-type top at a garage sale this weekend as well. It's a leopard print made o lambswool, rabbit and angora. It's a large, though it doesn't look like a large at all, just tried it on and actually like it-I think this was a
.50 cent top, $1 max!

SEF, gotta love you! As you can see from my post above, I loved that zucchini I made the other day so much that I made it once again for lunch today!!!! YUMMY!!!! Filling too!!! I'm gonna have to go buy some more zucchini today-this may just become a wonderful staple for me to make!!!

NANCE, wish we could of chatted long this morning, but glad to get in a shorty! My TUESDAY TIP for tomorrow may interest you in regards to the starchy carbs-stay tuned!!!

JACKK-I like all the motivational words that RS writes, they are so inspiring. Today's MM message, I think, hits home with all of us in one way or another-sure does for me:) Okay, so you've seen our pics, so where are yours??? So tell me, what's so big about DERBY DAY and food???

ROSALIE, glad to hear one of those pounds are off you today. I'm sure your indiscretions didn't cause the gain and are just mystery pounds that will come off just as they came on. When you find yourself snacking in the evening, are you really hungry or bored? For me, I think more bored than hungry most times. At least you are snacking on stuff OP, that's worth something!

MONET, I had to laugh, not that it's funny that your DD's fiance didn't do what was asked, but that it was typical male behavior, and she can see how life is going to be somewhat beforehand, MEN NEVER LISTEN!!!! :rolleyes: What are you going to do if they won't let her get off work??? That would be awful! Even if I were to come and stay with you, I couldn't go swimming, I'd never be able to buy a suit, every store in the world with swim suits has my picture with a big slash over it and says NO BATHING SUITS, PALEEESE!!!! You are far more brave than I my dear!!!

QUIV, sounds like that guy is scum. I'd of landblasted him big time-give me his number!!!!!!!!!:mad: At least you know that you have a decent man who loves you just the way you are-besides, who'd want such a thin woman. I bet he tells even her she needs to lose weight, sounds like a typical moron! Don't even give it another thought, he and the situation sure isn't worth it!

SOL, walking twice around isn't too bad, scenery will change each time. I go the same way daily and will always notice something different, though I would like to change my routine once in a while-esp. during rush hour when I'm inhaling those lovely fumes. I bet those who saw VINCE stopping you wondered why you were being stopped by the cop-I'm sure you had people wondering and wagging their tongues! Maybe they thought you were a street walker-hey, they were right! LOL!!!

TRANQUIL, heard on the news that there were power outages up in JAX and that they wouldn't be back on until at least 8pm-guess I'll find out soon enough if you were effected-hopefully not. Heck, after seeing you losing your first post, I could only imagine that you were sitting and typing again and then kaboom, no power:^:

JACKK-how'd the hair come out?? I bet you look mahvelous!!! LOL! Save ELI money, nope, I save ME money!!! I have always been a bargain shopper, it's in my blood, part of being Jewish, I guess. You know they say money doesn't grow on trees and since I really don't have much of it, I need to be a good shopper. Regarding the bathing suit, see what I wrote to MONET, and then I'll add, you have never seen saggery thighs than mine or arms with wings that hang like mine, love handles that hang-my body weight may be small, but not other things! Pinch an inch, I can grab a handful. Trust me, NOT a pretty sight and surely not one I'd want to scare anyone into seeing!:eek:

HEARTMOM, I'm sure it's just all the stress you've been going through with BOOGIE, it happens to the best of us. I'm sure you'll get back on track and you know we're all here for you!!!! Are you asking how to make basmati rice good, or to taste good??

ROSE, don't fret about the weight gain, been there, done that-it happens. Why don't you journal for a day or two, e-mail it to me and let me take a look and see if there's anything in there that may be causing this gain. Otherwise, blame it on the mountains, maybe you weigh more up there??:shrug:

GRACIOUS, I've been known to be anal on a few things! LOL!!

FRUIT, you, at a loss for words-are you sick, not feeling well?????

ALLIE, WELCOME TO THE BOARD!!! The Texas gals are going to be thrilled and delighted to know there's another one of you joining the group!:D Thanks for posting your BIO on the BIO BOARD, it was nice to learn more about you. There are quite a few people who did Atkins and then came over to SB that I'm sure will give you some insight on their thinking, I can't, never would even consider doing Atkins. I see you are a 7th Day Adventist. I was just telling the board about 2 weeks ago that I discovered they had a store in my area that carried some great vegetarian products for my teenage son who's vegetarian. Never knew they had their own stores-quite interesting for me to go in there, esp. since I'm Jewish;) I see you like Patricia Cornwell as well, just told SEF about her books and the Kay Scarpetta series. Techno Club Dance musi-great walking music-wouldn't normally listen to it otherwise though, far older than you are and just not my normal type of music, but when exercising, usually has a great beat! To answer your question about the sugar grams, per serving a food shouldn't have more than 3 grams and remember, you aren't suppose to have more than a serving of that food, as for daily basis, SB isn't saying any numbers, but what I found on the web is anywhere between 6-10% of your daily intake can be from added sugar-you can definitely do it without any sugars. Here's basically what I found that I can pass along:

How Much Can You Feed Your Sweet Tooth?

Sugars found naturally in fruits and milk are not a problem. It’s the added sugars that need to be limited because they provide calories but few vitamins and minerals. You’ll find sugar-laden food at the top of the Food Pyramid. Added sugars can be found in soft drinks, candy, jams, jellies, syrups and table sugar we add to coffee and cereal. Added sugar can also appear in sweetened yogurt, soups, spaghetti sauces, applesauce and other items where you wouldn’t suspect it unless you check the list of ingredients.

Here are some guidelines for added sugar based on calories in the daily food choices:

1,600 calories - Limit sugar to 6 teaspoons per day or 22 grams daily
2,200 calories - Limit sugar to 12 teaspoons per day or 44 grams daily
2,800 calories - Limit sugar to 18 teaspoons per day or 66 grams daily

So if the food label on your sweetened yogurt says a one-cup serving contains 22 grams of sugar, and your meal plan has 1,600 calories a day, you’ve eaten your day’s allotment of sugar.

Is that you on your website link????

FROG, where are you????????????? Who else has been MIA around here??? Better take notes and have the DETOX DUNGEON MISTRESS come looking for you all!!!!

Okay, gotta run, ELI do home any minute and the house looks like Hurricane Andrew came back, or maybe never left!!!

Toodles

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

HiedieHo All!!!!

GD needs computer so wanted to get my post in before she gets on. Will answer posts tomorrow morning. Here is my food for today.


Breakfast: 2 fried egg in a pita bread, 1 c. coffee w/ Splenda and skim milk
Snack: Large Orange juice
Lunch: 1/2 can salmon
Snack: Cole Slaw made w/ vinegar dressing
Snack: 4 Chicken Vienna Sausage (read the label appear to be OP)
Supper: Tossed salad, thins slices (1 ea.) of swiss cheese, roast beef and ham
Snack: Saving 2 WW Bread Sticks w/ a little Natural PB (Smuckers)

See you all later maybe

Take care sef

evening everyone.... Had to run run run this morning so am just getting on. Had a doctor's app. this morning, so left early.... The doctor was so pleased with me and just kept saying how pleased she was with me. I told her all about SB. Now my sis and niece are starting on it... Its catching, LOL.... Hope everyone had a great day and a really good week-end...

Rosealie- Hope you're having fun with badmintion....
Roses are so beautiful, I'll bet they would look so pretty there

Fruitloupe-Maybe the weight is just fluid....

Gracious-Hope you're doing okay....
Oh my gosh I can't believe you're getting snow... Good day to read!!

Yellowrose-Sometimes I take it out of the bread machine and bake mine in the oven. In fact I usually do that.... You'll get it going right. I love my bread machine. We just had spraggetti on WW pasta and it was so good!!!! I hope Boogie is getting better....That salad from Wendy's sounded so good....

Jack-K-Hope your hair turns out well and you get your walk in. I didn't walk today and doubt I will tonight....

Country Mom and Tranquil- Hello

Solshine- Your walking cracks me up. Boy do you go along way around!!

Quivondra-What a pin head that guy was... You should have slugged him a good one.....

Nance-Good luck on that pound....

Debilli-Yummy that carbolite sounds good even if I don't know what it is.... I love the dollar store. I'm so glad you got it all together now..

Well for some reason I'm pooped tonight, think I'll head for the couch..... Everyone have a good night......

213/194/130

:dizzy:

Hello all! I am here but super busy. LOVE the pictures ya'll so nice!! I am working out every day. I hope to keep it up.

Talk to you all soon.

Liz

DEBBIE....OH...MY...GAWD!!!!! NO YOU DIDN'T JUST ASK WHAT'S SO SPECIAL ABOUT THE KENTUCKY DERBY!!!!! Susan and I explained all of that to you last year.... I'm sorry...did I miss something...I thought I was the one who turned 50!!!! Have you even had any COUNTRY HAM???? :eek:

Jackie...SUSAN...thanks for asking about my family...Have a step-Niece in Owensboro (& family)...My Niece is in L'ville, her MIL is in Etown, and my Brother is in CORBIN...They are all fine..knock on my wooden head ...I'll be up on Wednesday..going to the Doc with Cathy on Thursday and convince him that I need to see this baby before going home the following week on Wednesday...


HAPPY...BIRTHDAY... you two YOUNG..THINGS HAVE BIG OLE DAYS!!!

BOB

Deb - When I snack at night it is quite often due to boredom, but not always. Trouble is once I start I don't want to stop.

Toni48 - That's great to know the doctor was pleased with your progress. Good too to see you are spreading the word on SB and getting other family members involved.

BOB - Good to see you back on board again.

Nite.:yawn:

Marie.

Hi Toni! I'm feeling just terrible this evening. I ate something that is not agreeing with me.

Welcome to the new Texas gal..*smile* When I feel better I'll run on over to the bio board and read your entry. Glad you are with the board. These ladies and gentleman are just awesome for motivating and encouraging. There are some delicious recipes on the recipe board also.

Forgive me for not addressing ya'll indvidually this evening but I am wiped. I did read though..promise. *smile*

Love,
Crystle

235/152/135

Gracious--my annual Derby Day party is in honor of the Kentucky Derby--a horserace in Louisville KY. We sip Mint Juleps, and Mimosas, and bet on the ponies. Everyone wears a hat. After the sun goes down we adjourn to the terrace and "Harbor Lights." Harbor lights are potent beverages that you set on fire before drinking. I have to declare Derby Day a free day because there is no way to make a mint julep without sugar. I have about 30 people over--and we have a blast! Last year I then spent all day Sunday lying on the sofa--and the hangover was from sugar more than from imbibing alcohol! My friends start counting down ithe weeks till Derby Day in January. I couldn't skip this party even if I wanted to --which I don't. I'd post pictures--except I don't allow any to be taken--too dangerous!

Quiv--WELL THE NERVE OF SOME PEOPLE!!!!!! At least you got an opportunity to see what a great guy your BF is--that's worth a lot. In my experience people who have to put others down are very insecure themselves. Hang in there--I've seen your picture and you are quite attractive. You have absolutly nothing to be ashamed of!

BOB--glad to hear everyone is OK. You make sure that Dr. understands what's at stake here! Can you mimic Deb's "the look?" That might scare him into cooperating!

Got to go--Miss Belle is being unusually sweet tonight and I want to curl up with a purring kitty before dectructo-kitty returns!

Susan

Good Evening....I finally get a chance to get on the computer! It's almost 10:00pm. Geeeeeez!

QuivSorry to hear about your incident at the party. You probably would have handled it fine, but sometimes, us girls can get a little sensitive....sorry it made you cry. I'm sure you are all back to normal by now;)

HeartMomThoughts and prayers with you and Boogie. Must be very difficult to have everything so touch and go with him.
Nothing worse than worrying over a child. Hope he's on the mend

DebLooking forward to reading info. about carbs....I'm sure I will benefit form it!

I made Quilter'sEasy Day Cheese Spagetti which was a big hit! Deb's cheesecake is almost gone...I've been pacing myself...only one piece a day!

I didn't do too good of a job taking notes on everyone, forgive me, plus I'm getting sleepy. There's a program on PBS called "Frontier House" (I think) about 3 modern day families, living on the Montana Frontier with the provisions of 1883..I think.
Anyone else get the program? It's on for 3 nights, tonight being the first.

Well, I'm going to sign off, and will be back tomorrow morning :)

Good Tuesday Morning!!!:wave:

Just cooling down from doing 3.5 miles today. Wasn't keen on going out since I woke up at 4am, but managed to do it in a decent time of 33:45, so I was happy. Wasn't sure if it was better for me to do 3.5 or try 4.5, keeping in mind I have my first weight training class tonight and I don't want my legs to be fatigued, but then wondered, will I be too tired to hit the pavement tomorrow? Guess I'll just have to wait and see.

Eating was wonderful yesterday, despite what's posted right below this-thank goodness for journaling. Scale is down another pound from yesterday, so I'm a happy camper!

I have to tell you, I had a BIG wake up call last night!!! Last night, ELI made the garlic chicken that I love, nothing special, just a bunch of large cloves of garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Well, I went on line just to see what the caloric value of the ton of garlic I had him put in there would be, don't know exact amount of garlic, but it was a good 10 large cloves, I'd say. WELL, what a shocker:eek: when I went on CALORIEKING.COM and guesstimated 2.5ounces of garlic was used and came to find out there's 105 calories, 23.5 grams of carbs and 4.5 grams of protein! I've NEVER counted garlic, you know we use so much of it in our home, usually not this much, but many times I've eaten a lot of garlic in this dish and others. WOW, was that a wake up call, or what! I'm just in shock! I even went onto another site that has calorie info and it was the same. OMG-this comes to show you that calories can really add up, esp. when you don't have a clue what they could be. I never counted this before and here I am having another 105 calories I never counted in my daily intake as well as a bunch of un-journaled carbs-I mean, it's not like 5 or 10 carbs, but 24.5 is a LOT!!!

I have 2 TUESDAY TIPS! One is from an e-mail I got from HALF.COM with a $5 offer off $20 or more:

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Going to order a few books!!!!!

Second, I read this in quite a few places and thought I'd pass it along. For the last 2 nights I have not had any carbs in the evening, esp. after 6pm, and I've really been watching my starchy carbs more so. Not sure if it's helping any as I was able to lose weight before without watching so closely, but heck, it's worth trying to see if it helps!!!

Reduce Starchy Carbs at Night

For most, starchy carbs make up a substantial portion of their evening meals. Pasta, rice, potatoes… these are nightly staples in the standard American diet. Steak and fries, spaghetti and meatballs- what would dinner be without them?

The trouble with starchy carbs is that they are readily transformed to fat when eaten before bedtime. The reason for this is simple: The primary function of carbohydrates is to supply short-term energy for your daily activities. If carbs are not used immediately for fuel, they have two possible fates; they either are stored as glycogen in your liver and muscles or are converted into fatty acids and stored in adipose tissue as bodyfat. Since activity levels usually are lowest during the evening hours, there is a diminished use of carbs for fuel and therefore an increased potential for bodyfat storage.

In general, the best time to consume carbs is early in the day, when your activity levels are at their peak. This will allow your body to utilize a maximal amount of carbs for energy and minimize the potential for fat deposition. Breakfast, in particular, is an excellent time to load up on complex carbs. A large bowl of rolled oats or bran cereal will set the stage for fueling your daily activities and keep you physically and mentally fit throughout the day.

On the other hand, it is best to limit your dinner fare to fibrous, vegetable-based food sources. Fibrous vegetables tend to be extremely low in total calories and, because of their bulk, are very filling. For supper, consider eating a meal consisting of lean poultry or fish combined with a large bowl of salad greens. Other vegetables (i.e. broccoli, string beans, cauliflower, zucchini, etc) also make fine nighttime carbohydrate choices, and will reduce the potential for unwanted bodyfat storage.

ELI is suppose to be off from work today, but has meetings, so it will be just this morning and lunch time we have together:( Not sure what we will do, may just stay around this area:(

TONIGHT IS CHAT AT 9:15PM EST Hope to see you all there! I may be a little late, but hopefully won't be-hopefully the kids won't be on the computer either!

SEF, without knowing all the nutritional info of what you posted, I'm going to say that you are not eating enough food. It would help to know quantities and whatever nutritional info are on packaged items, but if I had to guess, this is what I would think. I don't see much fiber at all, no real fruit-don't count the OJ either. Without knowing your current weight, goal weight and height off hand, it's hard to say, but if this is the problem then this can EASILY be remedied!!!! Let's see if we can work this out and make things start happening for you once again:)

TONI, glad to hear your Dr. was pleased with your progress!:D Good luck to your DS and DN on SB, I'm sure you know how you've truly inspired them!

LIZERY, thanks for checking in.

BOB, no, no, no:nono: what I meant, if I didn't come across clear enough is WHAT'S SO SPECIAL ABOUT KENTUCKY DERBY and the FOOD???????? I know you real Southern Gals love that kind of stuff! Hmmm, I just had a vision of you in your Sunday Best with a foo-foo hat on sipping tea from a tea cup holding out your pinky-my vision of what KD is like-oh, I can see it now!!! Check in before you leave on your trip, and have a safe one at that. We'll be looking for your post when you return, that is, if you don't post while you are away!!!! COUNTRY HAM??? I'm afraid to ask what that is and from which country!!:lol:

ROSALIE, I know it's hard not to snack, esp. when bored. Maybe you need to do what I've had to do, have your children hide your snacks and if you really need to have some and it's worth asking them to go forging for it in the house, then take a serving and then give it right back to them to hide once again-it's surely working for me!!;)

COUNTRY, hope you are feeling better today!!!!

FILLISE, thanks for telling GRACIOUS about DERBY DAY-it did jog my memory of you telling me about those drinks from last year!

NANCE, boy, you ARE doing good! Eating only 1 piece of cheesecake a day-you are far better than I? Did you make a double batch, or just the single that's posted??? I'll have to check out QUILTERS recipe you mentioned, esp. if you gave it your stamp of approval;)

Gotta run and take Lauren to school, will check in later!

Please remember TOMORROW IS WEIGH IN WEDNESDAY!!!! I wish us all good luck with the metal monster tomorrow!!!

Toodles

Debbie
194/122.5/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

My gosh what a strange and bizarre day yesterday was! Yes, Jax had no power and no water because there was no electricity to run the filters and pumps! We lived in the victorian age for many many very hot and steamy hours! It was awful!!!!! I don't want to go back to the olden days! I wanna live now in the future with a/c and cold running water! They went out around 3-4 pm and then they came on at Midnight....

I will try posting again today :)

But, Quiv, what you wrote really bothered me and I wanted to say one thing ----- people who make comments like that are threatened by you, something about you makes them feel inferior and he just knows that you are sensitive about your weight, so why not hit that button to make you look inferior and him the Prize Man that he is NOT! You are by no means fat or ugly - you were probably more beautiful and had more going than the "skinny" girlfriend, so he had to say something because he is a twirp! So don't let him bother you or someone else for that matter with such mean and hateful comments, because the truth is people say things like that because THEY are down on themselves and unhappy!

Well - I hope to write a good post to everyone and catch up on all that has happened while I have been re-enacting the stone ages!

Bye Y'all! Sabrina :dizzy:

Good morning everyone! I am still feeling lousy and just want to shake the cooties. Terrible how this kind of stuff hangs around for so long. It is still snowing and we have quite the winter wonderland outside our windows. The grass is gone, the trees are all covered...if I didn't know any better I would think it was Christmas here!

We have slim pickings in the house and it has been a drag trying to find things to eat around here. Tonight I will be going grocery shopping so I am happy about that. I made homemade chili for dinner yesterday and it turned out rather tasty. Someone mentioning that Skyline Chili made me want some chili so I just had to make it.

heartmom - I am hoping your Boogie is feeling better. He certainly doesn't need a virus on top of his heart problems. This must be so difficult for you- your family is in my prayers.

Fillise- Thanks for filling me in! I *have* heard of the Kentucky Derby of course, but now I know you throw your own Derby Party because of it. I was feeling out of the loop there but it is good to be clued in now! You must have lots of planning for that party with 30 people coming over.

Debelli- Thanks for the tip on starchy carbs. I have been trying to keep mine in the morning or lunch. I have also dropped out the Triscuits. Although I think they are tasty, they were unecessary carbs for me that didn't fill me up. I like the SGWW tortillas that I have been making into wraps because they make me feel like I have eaten something substantial.
I was looking at the recipes and saw the cheesecake recipe there that you posted. Since I don't have agave, how much splenda would I use in your recipe to replace the agave? Is there a standard replacement amount between the two that I can use for other recipes? Also, is the lemon juice for flavour or something else? I noticed another cheesecake recipe listed there that was similar but didn't have the lemon juice.

Toni- It must have made you feel really good when the doc was so impressed with your weightloss..way to go!

Yellowrose- Thanks for the tip about Word. I have done that too but with nothing else open..then I can't see the posts to respond. I tend to risk it and type in the box...walking on the edge ;)

Okay...still cleaning today, didn't really get much done yesterday, only laundry. Still have some folding but everything else in the place to do...hate it normally and it is even worse when you feel sick! Ahhh...the plight of the housewife! :dizzy:

Good morning everyone. Chilly here in Missouri. So I put the heater on grabbed the old warm robe and got me a big cup of coffee. Oh boy one more day till Weigh in! Hope I haven't eaten to many legal snacks. Seems I couldn't stop last night... Will be really careful today....

Tranquil- I agree with you 100 per cent about the guy making the remarks. It is his self he's unsure of....and feels inferior about. So he's really to be pitied...We thought our well pump had went out Sunday. It ended up to be a fault with the electricity but a house takes on a whole different meaning without water......And then our A/C wouldn't work. Thats when I got in a panic situation. And my husband found the problem quick!!!

Deb-Thanks for the tip on garlic. We eat allot here and I didn't realize that either. And I think I'll start watching the starchy carbs at night to..... And cut down on the triscuits. I think I'm going over board on them...Your walk sounds good. I need to try some different things along with my walk....

Fillise-Derby day sounds wonderful and I sure would try a mint julip. Would love to see the hats....

CountryMom-I hope you're feeling better. I love to read your posts....

Rosealie-I have the same problem about snacking at night. I can't seem to stop. I was embarrested I hit the kitchen so many times last night....

Hi Bob!

Guess I'll go catch the news. DH is up and our little dog will need to go out side....

Have a great day.....

213/194/130

Good morning everyone. It looks really beautiful here in Cinci! I am going on a field trip w/ my daughter to the Newport Aquarium in 2 days...I hope it is a nice day then! We are going out for a picnic after the NA.

I can't believe how slow the board is this week. We all must be busy. Yesterday I was hanging out w/ my neighbors for a few hours and didn't eat dinner. Oh well...

I watched the show on PBS last night. It was pretty interesting. The one dark haired lady is sorta mean. I could not see myself doing that! It is only on for 3 days???!!! Too bad.

Someone asked if the storms hit here. They did not...but I was not here. I was n Columbus this weekend. It was really windy driving home, and when you have a full size van, you get blown all over. I was white nuckeling it the whole way home!

Deb.........glad to see you scale heading in the right direction again! I did know that about garlic.....I do not like garlic too much. It stays on me like glue for days.....too smelly!

Country....ok....why do you not have smiles show up? Why is it that yours says smile insteed of a smile? Just a stupid question;) Good job on the jeans. Yesterday I went to Costco and bought some jeans and here is what I found....
Calvin Clines jeans size 4 were almost the exact same as Gloria Vanderbelts size 10.....This is why is have like 4 different sizes that I wear. I bought the GV size 8...could have gone w/ a 6, but I like loose jeans! It is very much a mental thing. CC is good for the mind....as I was so tempted to by the 4's....but didn't. The GV were 10 bucks cheaper.

Gracious..
Hope you are feeling better! I like your new "signature". How long ago did you weigh 230? What an accomplishment!!!!! You are tall right...like 5' 10??? Sounds like you are not far from your goal.

Gotta cut this short.....kids are getting crazy!

GARLIC--Info. from Fitday:
one clove raw--
calories: 4.47
carbs: .995 gm
protein: .19 gm
potassium: 12.03
fat: .015 gms
one clove garlic cooked: calories 2.98

Garlic obviously loses something when cooked.

Debbie--at 5 calories each for a clove of raw garlic, and you say you are eating about 100 calories--Wow! That's 20 cloves of RAW garlic or 35 cloves of cooked. I hope if you are eating that much raw you own a powerful breath freshener. :)

For me, even if I have my Cornish Game Hens with 40 Cloves of Garlic recipe, thats about 10 cloves of cooked garlic for me, which I'm willing to eat. That's only 30 calories but it's worth it. :)

Gotta go out and do my walking while it is still cool. That's a relative term here. It is like the middle of the summer here and we really didn't have any spring this year. It's gonna be in the 90's today. This is the first time I can remember ever turning on the AC in April. Usually we can wait until the mid to end of May. Have a great day, all.

Where to start??? Yesterday was way too crazy for me. First of all, my tests all came back OK. I don't know where we go from here. I missed my dr's call last night. I'll get to the why of that later. My mom is not having her surgery today. She was sick all night Thursday night and spent Friday in the ER checking things out. Anyway, her dr ordered a stress test yesterday and she didn't do too well. He said that she wasn't strong enough to go through surgery right now. So he's put it off for a couple of weeks. In the meantime they are going to be checking out some other things. The other thing that happened yesterday is that Dennis fell at the plant and now has a partially ruptured achilles tendon. Man, when it rains it pours. His mom is coming up today to tend to him while I'm at school. Oh yeah, on the way to school, James started complaining of feeling sick, so I'll probably be taking him home after my next class.

OK. Whining session over.

GRACIOUS: Hope you're feeling better today.

FILLISE: Sounds like you have a big time planned for your Derby party. I don't indulge in drinking, but after my day yesterday…..:s:

HEARTMOM: Sorry to hear that Boogie's been sick. Hope he's on the mend.

DEBBIE: Garlic??? My beloved garlic???:eek: I never would have guessed it. I haven't counted it either. Found the carb article interesting.

ALLIE: Welcome!! Another TX girl. :D

BETH: Hope you're feeling better.

Sorry I left some of you out. Gotta go check on James.

Good morning everyone

Deb - A quick question. Did you eat the WHOLE chicken with the garlic? I hope you shared some with Eli so you can cut those calories in half :lol: Thanks for the carb. article. It gives me incentive to continue doing what I am trying to do. I'm trying to limit starchy carbs to the morning and stick to protein and veggies for other meals of the day. Yesterday I didn't have any starchy carbs after 'brunch', not even for snacking. I think the best way for me not to snack on carbs is just not to have any legal starchy snacks around. I should quit making the granola for a while as I find it hard to stop eating it. I also didn't buy any more of the oatbran pretzels for the same reason. Last night the only snack I had was some peanuts just before going to bed. I know that is a no-no but I can't go to bed hungry. I was out to badminton in the evening and was a little hungry before bedtime so needed something. I was back down to my 'usual' weight this morning. If only I can keep up eating the way I have the last couple of days I should see some results. Have fun at the weight training class to-nite. Sorry I am going to miss chat again to-nite but I will be at work.

CountryMom - Hope you are feeling better to-day.

Fillise - The Derby party sounds like fun. Wish I could be there!

Gracious - We are having some cool weather here after some warm days last week but thankfully no snow. Sorry to hear you are still not feeling well. Don't worry too much about house cleaning while you are feeling the way you do. Just do the bare essentials. As my dh would always say - it will still be there tomorrow. If you have the board open while you are typing in Word you can flip back between the two and read the posts. That's what I always do.

Time to go and get breakfast and head out of here. Have some shopping to do before work this afternoon.

Have a good day everyone.

Marie.

Happy Tuesday Gang!

Been busy this moring. Trying to get my work done so the girls can go to the track for lunch. (On the company of course).
Got my walk in this morning. It was cool, but felt good 40 degrees. Supposed to rain here tonite and tomorrow. Just hope it gets it over before Thurs, Frid and Sat.

Heartmom, Sorry to hear Boogies has been in the hospital. Wishing him a speedy recovery. Don't worry about not eating on OP. Just start again that 2 pounds will come right off.

Yellowrose, I never had much success with the bread in the bread machine. My pizza dough turnbs out just fine, but my bread is hard. It is a lot easier to buy a loaf at the store. It must be discouraging for you to be OP and gain. Hopefully our leader will have some inspiration and help for you. Hang in there.

Gracious. The Kentucky Derby is the "Greatest 2 minutes in Sports" It's a horse race. THE horse race. But I wouldn't expect someone as far away as you to know about that. Don't be embarrassed to ask. Remember, no question is ever dumb. What is the temperature there? I can't believe yu have all that snow!

Fruit, We can be pissed off together. I tried on a bunch of silk outfits to wear to the Derby in a size 16 and couldn't get them zipped. The pants I am wearing are baggy 16's so I really thought that maybe a 14 would work. Keep telling myself that silk runs small. LOL. It still pisses you off. Think how far you have come. Hang in there. You can do it.

Deb, The haircut is fine, just a trim. Don't you all have the Florida Derby somewhere down there? Forget the country ham. The Derby Pie is to die for. Choc chips, etc. YUM. No special foods other than mint juleps (which I don't like thank goodness), but lots of fattening foods, like elephant ears, corn dogs, and other fast foods. Hard to stay OP.

Sef, Hope your day is going good.

Toni, Glad to hear your Dr is pleased with your weight loss. It's neat that your niece and sister have joined in. You must be an inspiration.

Lizery, Hi. Glad you stopped in to say hi.

Country, Hope you are feeling better today. My tummy and DH was upset too last nite. Contagious????

Fillise, what's in those Harbor Lights? Sounds good. Always looking for a new drink. Could you make the Mint Juleps with splenda? Glad I don't like them.

Tranquil, Why was your electricity out so long, storms?

Kimmy, Hope you enjoy the acquarium. I have been wanting to ge there, but just never got there yet. We may try to get to a Reds game this year and maybe we can go by there too.

Music Teach, Wow you did have a day from H****. Maybe you should start drinking. Hope your DH is feeling better and your mom too.

Better get back to work. Have a great day everyone. Hope to make it to chat tonite, but not for sure. Still haven't found anything to wear to the Derby Party Thursday nite. So may have to shop again.

Jackie
257/197/145
10-10-01

Good Morning...although I'm grouchy...I got on the scale again (I Know, I Know) and now I'm not just up a pound...it's 1.5:mad:

I really don'y know what I am doing wrong....Here's what I ate yesterday:

Breakfast: Apple (while driving to work)
Cottage cheese 8 oz.
Green Tea

Lunch: Patty Melt (I know not the best choice, but we were
at a greasy food joint)
Diet Coke

Snack: Orange

Dinner: Quilter's Easy Day Cheese Spagetti
Milk

Dessert: Deb's cheesecake

Okay...I can see there wasn't a bounty of veggies.....here's what I ate the day before:

Breakfast: One Egg
One piece of sourdough toast

Snack: Apple

Lunch: Rye Bread (WW)
Ham and Swiss Cheese Lettuce, mayo
Diet 7-up

Snack: Orange

Hors'dovers: WW Crackers with spinach/artichoke dip (from SB
recipe board)


Dinner: Roast Turkey
Squash
Milk

Dessert: Deb's cheesecake

I've been drinking some water, but I could do better, and NO DEB...I haven't been walking, but I feel like I haven't done bad, not to warrant a gain!

Well...need to get off to work. Sorry I'm being such a grump!

Ok...here's the run down on the DERBY...JACKIE correct me if I'm wrong on anything...

This horse race started over 100 yrs ago and was originally run at KEENLAND in Lexington. For some unknown *to me* reason,
they moved it to L'ville running the race at CHURCH HILL DOWNS..

It's a HUGE celebration for the entire state, but more so in L'ville.
It's one of those events where the planning starts for the next year on the very day of the race....(after everyone sobers up ;) )

L'ville starts the festivities and goes strong for two to three weeks prior to the actual race...

On Friday (before the race is run on Saturday) the run the KENTUCKY OAKS a race just for the fillies...this is the day the KENTUCKIANS call their own...we much prefer the OAKS...too crowded...too many celebraties...too many drunks in the END FIELD on DERBY DAY...
Yes, us SOUTHERN GALS break out the head wear...but you don't have to be "dolled up" to wear a hat...they come with everything in the world on their heads...home made to $1000 hats...

On Saturday morning, the Governor has a buffet breakfast in Frankfort which consists of COUNTRY HAM, GRITS of every kind,
BEATEN BISCUITS (no baking powder) EGGS, GRAVY, and of course...SPOONBREAD....who could forget that dish!!!..............just good ole country food...

Oh MY GAWD!!! I almost forgot one of the most important things...THE DERBY PARTIES.....start on Thursday with the kinda low key parties....the Friday night parties are the WILD ONES!!!
If you every get the chance to go to one, GO...YOU WON'T REGRET IT...I was fortunate when I lived in Lexington to be invited to Anita Maddon's parties every year...BIZARRE!!!!

Then Saturday...everyone has a BIG HANGOVER, but you gotta go the the track, get your MINT JULEP and recover....:eek: This year the race is at 6pm...later than it has ever been...TUNE IN...races all day on ESPN....then NBC starts their coverage...first time in 30yrs...

I'll see if I can't get over to the track and make a bet ;) Hopefully, I'll be holding that precious baby on Saturday...keep your fingers and toes crossed!

OH....If you ever have the chance to have some REBECCA RUTH
BOURBON BALLS.....do...they are THE BOMB!!!

BOB

Now that I am over the pity party for myself - Hello All - it is one of those wonderfully busy days where everyone is pulling me left and right - to heck with them, posting is more important!!! I am not even going to try to post to yesterday's stuff - so I am starting fresh today....

Allie - Hello!!! :)

Deb - I enjoyed the information you wrote down on your post - it was very informative and helpful. Thanks again, it helps to know this stuff! Who would have ever thought about garlic - boy that is a lot of garlic too!!! No vampires at your house!!!

Nance - DARN IT, because of the black out I am missing that show you mentioned - did you see the one they did on the Victorian home in London...that was fun to watch.

Gracious - After the sweltering in the heat yesterday, I just cannot imagine winter wonderland, lets trade spaces - hahaha

Toni - Glad that you were able to figure out the pump situation and electricity! Hahaha - I now know that DS and I need to get an emergency kit together - we were totally unprepared

Kimmy - the aquarium trip sounds like fun!!!

Gator - I guess this weekend will be hot too! I know what you mean about no Spring - just winter to summer here....and I love Spring and Autumn in Florida soooo much - I am really missing it!

Music - Sorry to hear of your family’s health problems - boy you have reason to whine!!!

Rosalie - Enjoy your shopping!

Jack-K - Your walk sounds great - I love walking in the cooler weather.... Our electricity was out because somehow a huge electrical plant generator for the city of Jacksonville caught fire which set off a domino effect to other generators and transformers causing our city to go into a “Storm of Blackness” as the news reporters so artfully described it :)

Nance - you can do it!!! Today you can get rid of that 1.5 lbs - just eat good and walk tonight!!! Bust that 1.5 out of your system!!!!

Well time for me to be productive again! Oh and another wonderful birthday cake had to be bought by “moi” today - and again - I am considering the thing POISON!!!! :devil:

Ta Ta, Sabrina

Its me again.

Someone just emailed this TIP about gasoline so thought it was worth passing on since it is Tuesday Tips:



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In a message dated 4/29/02 9:36:53 PM, calfus@hotmail.com writes:

>Subject: Fire Hazard at Gas Pumps
>
>Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2002 00:24:25 +0000
>
>Hello everyone,
>
>I just had an interesting call from Bob Renkes of Petroleum
EquipmentInstitute.
>Mr. Renkes was calling all the Scherer's in Oran trying to reach Lisa Scherer
>- the one whose van burnt at Hucks. The company he works for is on a campaign
>to try and make people aware of fires as a result of "static" at gas pumps.
>His company has researched 150 cases of these fires. His results were very
>surprising to me:
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>
>
>1) Out of 150 cases, almost all of them were women.
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>
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>2) Almost all cases involved the person getting back in their vehicle while
>the nozzle was still pumping gas. When finished they went back to pull
>the nozzle out the fire started, as a result of static.
>
>
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>3) Most had on rubber-soled shoes.
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>
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>4) Most men never get back in their vehicle until completely finished.
>This is why they are seldom involved in these types of fires.
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>
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>5) Don't ever use cell phones when pumping gas.
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>
>
>6) It is the vapors that come out of the gas that cause the fire, when
>connected with static charges.
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>
>
>7) Several of the 150 cases (not nearly all, but several) involved 1994
>Dodge Caravans. (They don't know why, possibly more static).
>
>After finding out that I usually go back in the van while I am filling
>the it with gas, Mr. Renkes stressed to me NEVER do that. If
>
>you absolutely HAVE to get in your vehicle while the gas is pumping, make
>sure you get out, close the door, TOUCHING THE METAL, before you ever
>pull the nozzle out. This way the static from your body will be discharged
>before you ever remove the nozzle.
>
>As I mentioned earlier, The Petroleum Equipment Institute, along with several
>other companies now, are really trying to make the public aware of this
>danger. You can find out more information by going to www.pei.org . Once
>here, click in the center of the screen where it says "Stop Static".
>
>
>
>I ask you to please send this information to ALL your family and friends.
> After talking with Lisa, I can see why she said she'd never go to a gas
>station with her kids in the car with her. If they had been in the vehicle,
>they would not have been able to get out in time.
>
>
> BOB, Great rendition of the Derby. Even I didn't know it was held in Lexington at one time. Thanks for informing everyone. I'll be at the track Fri & Sat. Maybe I'll run into you LOL.

Jackie
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Hi All,

Another beautiful day here. I guess everyone is tired of hearing that from me. I want to thank everyone for their input about the washer/dryer. It seemed that you all were happy with each brand. We finally….after a week’s decision making, decided on a Whirlpool. I have had a Maytag in the past but it seems that maybe the Whirlpool is better for me this time with the amount of money we wanted to spend. We got it yesterday and so far, I am very pleased with my decision. It cleans well and is quiet (well, for a washer). The dryer works better than my Maytag as far as being quicker and not wrinkling the clothes.

Rosalie: Speaking as a “weigh daily” person, I think the idea of averaging the 7 days of weighing is a good one. I know the scale varies daily and I weigh to see the trend. Also, I find that knowing what I weigh daily helps keep me in control. At my highest weight, I didn’t weigh and that put me in denial as to what was happening.

Toni: It is especially nice to hear that your doctor is pleased with your weight loss. I also, make the bread on the dough cycle, take it out and knead it, let it rise for about 1 hour before baking it. This batch just seemed rather thin (probably too much liquid and I need to adjust for the different altitude) and the flour was more coarse than I have used before. I will try some more tweeking.

Gracious: Sometime when you are typing “in the box”, try the copy (after highlighting, of course) and see if this will work as a “save “for you. Let me know what you think.

Jack-K: I found that by adding wheat gluten with the flour, this overcomes the whole wheat dense loaf. I guess, in my case anyway, the brand of flour makes a difference also. Thanks for the encouragement about staying OP.

Deb: Thanks for your offer to look at my food intake. I might take you up on that. Of course, if nothing else, it would make me be even more careful with what I eat.....I would have to leave out the red wine and SF candy. Ha! I have questions (as usual)Do you go into profile and change your weight to reflect the changes each time? Have you tried the packaged carbolite for cheesecake?

I am to finish the chicken soup I am making for lunch.

Bye,

HiedieHo All!!!

I am on my second day of trying to be OP all the way. Last night I know I posted I was going to have WW Bread sticks and peanut butter for a snack, but changed my mind and had a small kiwi and later an apple. Just didn't feel like the other even though I had wanted it all day long! Will try to get cught up on some of the posts.

GRACIOUS: Wish I had lived five years in OZ. I said my DS had. I only visited while they were there. They lived in Canberra and my GD considers that her home town. When they wrote they got so their expressions were more Austrlian than American. I remember when my DD and I visited at Christsmas their Aussie friends said, "Yoo'll have to bring your rellys for a Chrissy drinko!" The people were amazing and things are much more relaxed there. DS says if he wins the lottery he's going back there. GD still says things with an Aussie accent at times, after all she spent first five years of her schooling there. Babble away, you have something to babble about, a 66# loss is great!

DEB: Darn! Phone was on charger instead of beside my chair as it usually is. By the time I got to it it had stopped ringing after three rings. Eli a man after my own heart, love hot and spicy. PALEEEEESE, we see your pics, a bathing suit would be a compliment. Glad you like the zucchini, you make more work for yourself as I don't precook the zucchini, but whatever floats your boat. I have a zucchini quiche I will have to post. I will put size of portions in my list. I was 251 a week ago, I have gained 5# since Christmas. I'm 5 6 1/2 or thereabouts. Would like to be around 170-180. I think the reson I didn't eat as much as I should is I'm still not feeling 100% up to snuff.

BETH: Old fashioned remedy for UTIs is cranberry juice and blueberries. It is so effective they say that you now can now buy the equivalent in the vitamin department. Good thoughts still there for you and your family.

GATOR: I will post a Mexican Chicken recipe that is easy and good. Pot lUcks are hard but I am wising up and take something I know I can have. Also I seem to have become the dessert guru. Everyone is surprised they are SF!

TRISH: How nice the River Rats honored you. Great on the lottery win.

QUI: Neat your BF is supportive to you, but he should show that support to others by speaking to his "friend?" I hate to have that guy speak at my funeral! If BF wants to keep his friendship then let him do it without you while you curl up with a good movie or book!

LOWCO: If you can't buy book right now, try your Library. That's what I did. Made me realize that I wanted to do this and didn't cost a cent.

HEART: Hope Boogie is better soon.

FRUIT: I will look Gonzales up on the map.

NANCE & TRANQUIL: I watched the Victorian House too. Made us appreciate all our luxuries that we take for granted!

Take care, sef :love:

Thanks to all of you for being supportive. All of you are right. This guy obviously has some insecurity issues and/or is competing with me for whatever reason. It's difficult since I have to see him so often, but I'll just avoid my bf's office.

This week I'm not feelin' it :( Last month at this time I had problems losing and then I got strict before and during my period. After all the water weight left...I lost 2lbs a week. I think that I'm coming upon a pattern :)
I'll repeat my earlier method and see if it jump starts me to continue losing.

jack-k- not a driver..but good to know :)

Nance-I'm with you about being in the dumps...but I think that most of us can bet that the 1.5 gain is only temporary. Don't let this get you of course! Keep doing what you are doing and try to get some walking in. If I exercise I always lose weight faster. And you're right, I am all back to normal now. I wouldn't have cried if I was sober and not right in front of his newly introduced gf. It was really humiliating. :o

Music teach- Sorry that you're dealing with so much right now. Hopefully it's a quick tropical storm that'll blow over quickly :)

Kimmythekid-I'd have done the same thing..I love saving those 10 bucks!

Toni- chilly here too. Went to bed last night and it felt like winter!! Can't wait for that warm weather to come back.

Gracious-Still can't believe you're in a winter wonderland right now! Tip: don't go to the grocery store hungry! I always end up buying too much when I do.

Tranquil- you're absolutely right. This guy just isn't worth my time! I think he is jealous of my relationship with my BF. He's in his mid-thirties and has a shaky relationship and neil and I are in our twenties. I think that our success and passion for eachother bothers him somehow. Too bad for him since I'm not going anywhere!! :D

Deb- That's funny you mention starchy carbs at night. It's always my downfall!!!!! I have to start eating sandwiches for lunch and salads for dinner. Now I eat salads for lunch and when I get home, all i want to do is eat cheese and bread. I'm really going to try.

Fillise- Thanks! I try so hard to feel secure about myself and then all of a sudden someone says one negative thing and all the compliments go out the window. I wish negativity was less damaging and compliments more powerful :)

Just checking in....I'm in a little bit better mood. I know it will pass...and the scale will go down...sometime....but it just makes me mad when I've been soooo good, no cheating AT ALL, and not to see a loss.

SEF-I didn't get to see the Victorian house, althought that is right up my alley! Rat farts! I'm enjoying the Frontier House which part two is on tonight at 9:00 on PBS.

Quiv-Thanks for the boost....I know I'll get past this, and I haven't been exercising, so time to get my butt out of bed at o'dark thirty and start walking.

Yellowrose-I don't mind seeing you post frequently...Look at me, I'm on here all the time...thank goodness I have a computer at work, or I'd go nuts!

Well, time for lunch....check in later :)

Ok is this week over yet?

Was feeling pretty spunky yesterday but went to a conference regarding my oldest son and it went downhill from there. It looks like he's probably not going to pass Algebra II, which is a requirement to graduate. Jordan has always struggled academically and our HS is on an accelerated block schedule. This means they have 1 1/2 hour classes and finish a course in 1 semester. For someone that struggles as he does, that's almost like setting him up to fail right off the bat. We're still talking to the teacher and counselor to see what else can be done, but right now it looks like summer school or retake it next semester. I have worries about him trying to do it in summer school because of the pace as well. We were all pretty upset last night, not mad at him, but upset for him. There is a possibility that he can do a credit recovery and take the class via a self-paced computer program. We'll see. Okay enough whining.

Deb - You are the shopper girl! Maybe I should send you my winnings and have you spend it for me and just send me the stuff.

Rosalie - I planted 3 rose bushes last year and they are beautiful. I know nada about roses so a friend recommended antique roses. Those are the ones that you see growing untended in old cemetaries and old abandoned farmhouses. Anyway, they are gorgeous. Have fun whatever you end up doing.

Monet - Hope your DD gets off work. Men!!

Quiv - What a sweetie you have!

Sol - 10 miles!! I was dying when I finished my 5 (it took me 1 hour and 20 minutes) and you did that twice! You're my inspiration.

heartmom - How's Boogie doing, better I hope.

Toni - Congrats on the positive feedback from the doctor. Even though we know we're doing the right thing, it always helps to have that affirmation from others (especially a professional). I had spaghetti (w/meatballs) on ww pasta last night too. How funny.

Tranquil - I loved what you posted to Quiv. I had not thought of it in that light, but you are exactly right. Quiv, pay attention!!

Gracious - I can't believe you're having snow and it's in the 90's here. I feel like I'm in Florida, even have the humidity, without the beach.

Music - So does that mean they still don't know why you passed out or had a seizure? What's next? You really had a day of it.

BOB - When is it you leave? Have fun and be careful (can you do both of those).

LOWCO - Welcome aboard. This is a great place to hang out.

Ok everyone. Gotta run now. I have a doctor appt with my orthopedist to see how my shoulder's doing. It's really improved over the past couple of weeks. See ya tomorrow. Good luck everyone for WIW and don't forget Ozzy tonight!

Trish

Me Again,

Back from the track. Won $7 on one race. Took $10 for the day so $3. day is not bad. Ate of the buffet. Turkey, sirloin, salad. pretty easy. Skipped the desserts. Now killing time to go home. Visiting another florist tonite.

Made just a few posts before I check out.


Gracious and Sef. If give up, can't figure it out, what is OZ?

Yellowrose, Glad you like your new washer. My DH does most of the laundry, so I really wouldn't have must input.

Toni & Trish, Me too, spaghetti and meatballs for dinner. How funny!

Nance, glad to see your mood has improved. We miss your crazy self.

Trish, I have heard those computer classes are pretty good. Hope your son works out something. What grade is he in?


Have a good nite all. Hope to see youat chat.

Jackie
257/197/145
10-10-01

Jack-K........oz= Australia. I wasn' sure the first time I saw her do that either. I thought Sef was talking about Ozzy...

Hey All:wave:

Getting in a quickie while I can. Have to get ready in a bit to go to the class, only have about half an hour before I have to leave, so will get what I can posted:)

Had a nice day with ELI, short, but nice. We got an early start and made our way up to Broward for lunch and Carbolite (you'd think I'd get sick of the same food, wouldn't you-nope, I'm a creature of habit). We stopped at WALMART on the way up, got some wonderful blackberries for $1.18 a pint, unfortunately, no raspberries today:( Went to a place called SHWARTZ & LUIGIS, lots of elderly people shop there, got a bunch of fruits and veggies there, CHEAP! Went to SEDANOS, another grocer and found ASIAN PEARS 2/$1.00-ultra cheap!!!!!!!!!!!! Now, I have a problem...no place to put it all, the fridge is packed-I got 2 dozen Asian Pears, lets not mention all the other stuff!

TRANQUIL, not sure if you saw my post, but we had heard about the power outage in JAX and was hoping it wasn't affecting you. It really makes you wonder how the heck people lived long ago without a/c (SEF/SHIRLEY care to interject???). When Hurricane Andrew came a calling 10 years ago we had no power for 10 days-in August-it was pure ****! I've never taken so many cold showers in my entire life as I did in those 10days. Talk about B*ITCH, that was my first name during the entire time!!!

GRACIOUS, sorry to hear your still under the weather. I'm sure the fluctuation in the weather doesn't help much. You have snow, we have 93 degree heat-I'll switch with you any day!!! I think dropping the triscuits is a good idea if you are just snacking on them. They are good if you incorporate them into a meal, like macking bean nachos, or something like that, but otherwise, they wouldn't make a dent in my tummy if I were hungry. Honestly, I can't tell you how much Splenda you'd use in place of agave in the cheesecake, never have used it in anything but a yogurt pie, and eating that made the scale go way up, so never used it again. I don't use Splenda at all, maltodextrin does a number on me it seems. Maybe someone else on the board can answer that question. The lemon juice is for taste though.

TONI, as you see from my post above to GRACIOUS about Triscuits, they can be good, and they can be bad, depending on how you use them, I guess. I was finding myself eating too many starchy carbs at night as well, so I've definitely cut back and won't eat them now, if I can help it, after 6pm. It sure can't hurt to try it this way and see if it makes any difference.

KIMMY, what PBS show are you talking about, I haven't a clue-must of missed something somewhere. Interesting what you mentioned about the jeans/pants. I have a pair of CK blue jeans, size 6 that are a bit snug, and a size 2 CK pants that fit perfectly-I can't ever figure out just what size I really am-it's annoying!!!!

MUSIC, glad to hear all the tests came back okay-just hope this doesn't happen again, otherwise it seems the Dr. will just have to delve deeper for an answer. Hope your Mom gets better soon, keep us informed!!

GATOR, sorry to burst any bubbles, but the amount of garlic that you have quoted, I believe, is a 3gram clove-from what I was able to find. 3 grams = .10 ounce, which is nothing if you go weigh a clove of garlic. I use nice large cloves-never something so measely slow. I weighed what I would consider a smaller head of garlic last night which was 2.2ounces-I definitely used that much, if not more. I will look in to the difference of cooked garlic, that would help if it is indeed lower all the way around. Thanks for your input.

Okay, gotta go and get dressed and head on out. Will have to finish all my replies later or tomorrow morning.

SEE YOU IN THE CHAT ROOM TONIGHT AT 9:15PM EST!!!

Debbie
194/122.5/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

thanks for the welcome every one.


well guys, i am off plan today......i am commiting myself for the whole month of may.......and i am alos going to try 6 small meals a day......sometimes i find it so hard to eat, but one bit of the wrong food and...i can't STOP!

yesterday, i ordered a helping of beans to go with my salad. I found it a bit sweet, my company thought i was crazy. After lunch i asked the cook about it, and unfortunatly he did add sugar..."so it'll cook faster" he said.......

now i know......only order lentils....lol

COULD YOU PLEASE SEND ME THAT EMAIL OF SB.......i can't remember who offered.

bye for now....p.s.....2 coworkers, started sb today.....

Thanks, Debbie, for the extra clarification on the sugar grams -- after doing Atkins for so long (off and on.... but admittedly more OFF than on), I'm so used to counting grams of SOMETHING!! :0) Before carbs, it was fat grams. Before fat grams, it was calories. I know that some people are actually HAPPY about not having to count grams of something, but that's where I at least get myself in trouble. I need specific guidelines to be self-disciplined (but am glad that SB doesn't have THAT many guidelines).

To answer your question, YES that's me on our band website at www.neuma.net (at least it was me if you were looking at the girl!)

Like you pointed out, I am a Seventh-day Adventist but am not a vegetarian (probably only about 40-50% of us SDAs are vegetarians) -- in fact, I don't know what I'd do without chicken, turkey and fish! I eat so much chicken, I wish I could buy stock in it!! (ha ha)

I was distressed to read the note about how many carbs are in garlic! WAAAAAAAAAH! Oh well, it's better to know.... I love garlic so much, I have a foot-tall jar of refrigerated already-minced garlic that I add to almost EVERYTHING that I cook!

I really like the "favorite legal SB foods" board but am surprised at how few people have listed anything. Come ON people -- this newbie needs HELP! :0) I'll keep watching it and also checking out the recipe board. I have some great low-carb recipes from when I was doing Atkins -- I'll have to see how many of them translate over to SB.

Anyway, glad to be here! Hope to talk to more of you soon.

- Allie-pooh

Dear SB-er Pals:

I just finished eating spinach and brussel sprouts for dinner….I am full – and I hope to get a good walk in – leaving in a few minutes with my new snazzy shoes! For a late afternoon snack – got cravings, I made a plate of thin triscuits, low fat cheddar cheese, and melted the cheese with jalapenos – as close as I can get to nachos. So that was my splurge – as tomorrow I am crossing my fingers, saying my prayers, and whatever things I can think of – mind over matter maybe – to have a good WIW!!!! I just need to lose ½ a pound!!! But TOM is coming around the bend again, cravings and puffiness are appearing – so what a bummer!

Deb – I saw your post about our black out – it was nothing compared to the hurricane that devastated your neck of the woods – remember that very well – friends and family had homes destroyed…. Your afternoon with Eli sounded so nice, I envy you – as I was stuck in an office all day long!

Jack-K – A day at the races – so wonderful!!!! I love horses – love going to the races myself – here I only get to go watch the dogs, which I normally walk away with a little bit of winnings – maybe $5 – 10 – I am a bit cautious….. Good for you on skipping the desserts!!!

Trish – I will be all eyes and ears tonight for the Osbournes – thanks for reminding me, I had forgotten!!! I am sorry to hear of your woes with ds and school…I hope they find a solution for the poor guy!!!

Nance – You GO GIRL!!!! You can do it!!!!!

Quiv – Never forget how pretty you are and how much you have going for you – and the next time you have to see that schm**k – you just get a really big grin on your face and wear it with pride because you know he is just so green with envy that it lowers him to the level of a troll!

SEF – Great job on sticking to your 100% OP – and foregoing the PB for something healthier!!!

Yellow – Congrats on a good decision with the appliances – I know that when I got my new ones I could not stop doing the wash – hahaha – now they are over 2 years old and I look at them with disgust! Yuch, laundry!!!!

Lowco – having the co-workers will help give you a lot of support – that is great!!!!

Allie – I am still new too to this WOE – and I too need structure J some guidelines….but so far just following the book, and listening to everyone’s discussions of what they eat and don’t eat has helped a lot – so far I have lost 13.5 pounds in my first month – and hoping for better results tomorrow – Hoping being the operative word!!!

Good night all – hope to see you in Chat!
Sabrina

Hello everybody! Man today has been one busy day. I'm noticing a trend here..LOL At least I feel a thousand times better than last night. I just finished making some salsa...I usually make about a gallon at a time. My kids live on the stuff. And I made a giant Texas sized veggie stir fry. *smile* Would you believe they had to dip into mom's stir fry when they had their own dinner...mom's stuff is always better.

Yellow ...I agree about weighing daily. It helps me feel in control. I remember the day I got on the scales and saw 235. I was truly and totaly blown away. I had been at 215 forever and didn't like it but could live with it. It was an eye opening day. Of course I weigh too often but I can't help it. *smile*

Nance ...In the begining some of my best losses came after a week of going no where. Hang in there. And remember being that's it's summer time and the temps are going up you might be retaining a little more water. And all that will balance out as your body gets use to the heat.

Trish ...Praying you find just the right thing for your son that will help him pass his Algebra class.

Deb ...it kills me when I have to go and buy berries. They cost so much when they grow wild by the road here. Just the other night we picked a mess when we were suppose to be walking...bending is good too right..LOL I made a yummy cobbler but the crust wasn't WW so I just ate the berries out. The family didn't even mind the agave and splenda I used to make it. We usually have a ton of berries but this year we are very short on rain. I'm afraid those coming in now are gonna wither on the vine.

Rosalie ..Sorry you have to work and will miss chat. Hope work goes well and even brings you a pleasant surprise or two.

Iowco ..I think it's so cool you are gonna have co-workers doing SB with you. It's nice when you don't have to do it alone.

Tranquil ...I agree...give me my AC. It was in the upper 90's today...just too hot not to have the air on.

Gracious ..hope you get your strength and energy back soon. It's so hard to be mom and be ill at the same time. Take it easy. The chores will still be there when you feel better.

Toni ...Thanks. I am definetly feeling better. Still battling the fatigue but I thank that's from TOM. Praise God it's a short visit since my tubal.

Kimmy ...Hey girlie! Thanks for sharing your shopping adventure. I love the way they do the britches these days. I wear a lot of western pants and they are pretty universal in their sizing. The colored ones run a tad smaller than the jean colored ones. The reason I type *smile* is because I smile a lot and don't know how to use the smilies to the left...*smile* Isn't it terrible. I can do almost anything I want on this machine but can't manage to figure out the faces yet. To be honest I haven't tried hard. I think old habits are hard to break...I've always just typed it in....even in my emails.

Music ...I hope they find out what is wrong soon. I think it's scarier to not know something than to deal with something you know. ((hugzz))

Jack-k ...I hope your family is feeling much better today.

Well the phone is ringing..I think it's my walking buddy so I'd better get off of this thing. If I make it back in time I'll see ya'll at chat. *smile*

Love,
Crystle

235/152/135

EVENING EVERY BUDDY!!! :p


TRISH...thanks for asking..Yes, I leave in the morning REALLY EARLY...It will be hard, but I think I can do both :lol:

Jackie..I won't be at the track...wish I could squeeze it in...I absolutely LOVE the track..and miss that most of all. We used to close our office and all go..Keenland is so much fun...
Trust me...next time I come up it will be a lot less hectic...Quilter will come over from CINCY and you can join us for lunch...that will kill "three birds" with one stone!!

Off to pack...See you all next week :wave:

BOB

Well, I'm gonna count calories again for a little while. Perhaps it will give me some good results. I really do well when I count 'em, but something in me rebels against having to sit down and figure out numbers instead of just eating and enjoying it. I hate that feeling of being a prisoner to numbers. But, with my non-losses and thinking back over my history, keeping tabs on the calories really does help me keep things under control. I'm kinda like you were in that week or two, Debbie, when you were mostly SB legal but still overdoing it. At my age, 59, and my low thyroid activity, I just can't afford to overdo it even a tiny bit.

So, I could pretty well figure out everything until dinner. I had 645 cal. up to then.
For dinner:
3 oz. beef filet, grilled on the grill
1/2 California avocado
small handful lettuce
1/2 T low cal dressing (that's 30 calories for my serving)
sautéed mushrooms, with green onions and (horrors!) garlic! 3 cloves used in the whole dish :)
about 1/2 of a yellow squash, sautéed
steamed green beans
cooked cabbage (I used Uncle Wiley's to season it. Yummy!!) BOB try UW on cabbage and don't cook it too long. It's great.
That's it. Beverage was H2O
I figure it was about 600 calories. I used olive oil to sauté the veggies, maybe 2 T in each dish, but I didn't eat very much of what I fixed.

Debbie--Am I pretty close with the 600 calories?

As far as the garlic, I use the fresh heads of garlic I get in Publix. I buy the loose heads, not the packaged ones, and I select by trying to get a head with firm cloves that don't look shriveled. Usually, the cloves are pretty large, what I would consider the size of 2 normal cloves. When I make hummus, for each can of chick peas I use just one clove. Any more, and it is so strong of garlic it just reeks. And I DO love garlic. It was easier for me to figure by the clove because I can easily count how many cloves I put in a dish and then know how many of them I eat. If you weigh the whole head of garlic, some of it is waste, like the skin, the central root core, and maybe the root end of the cloves if you bother to cut them off. I usually just smash mine to peel them in a jiffy, so leave those root ends on. I would imagine that roasted garlic, the kind you bake the whole head and drizzle olive oil over it, would be fairly caloric. But a few cloves in a dish I don't think will make that much of a difference.

Have a great time at chat. My DH will be gone the rest of the week out of town on a business trip. :(

This is SOOO frustrating! This is the second week in a row that I remembered chat time, and can't get in! I used the link you sent out, Deb, and all I get is a box with nothing but one of those 'there should be a picture in here but there isn't' icons in it.

Deb - Ever watch Road Warrior with Mel Gibson? He has a BLUE HEELER, they're also called Australian Cattle Dogs (ACD), and Queensland Heelers. They come in Red or Blue speckled.
Check out the webpage for some other "sightings" you might have seen them in <www.cattledog.com/misc/sightings.html>

The Salty Chicken Recipe is one of my Mom's, and OH YEAH, it's salty! The San Bei Ji is not even close to being that salty.

The mulato chiles are supposed to be pretty darn hot - so you'd probably have to really want to use it (maybe in HFS?). I didn't even look for it. Apparently most chiles are interchangeable based on how much HEAT you can stand. Frankly, a couple of chile pequins or red pepper would work for me.

Hi y'all. Went to chat for a few minutes, but Dennis started yelling for me to get the ice bag for his foot. He was being a lousy patient and after that I didn't feel like getting back into the chat thing.

My sister called a while ago to tell me that my mom is in the hospital. Now they have decided she has gall stones and possibly a blockage in her intestines. They're checking for that with a cat scan some time tonight. They say when it rains, it pours...well, I'm soaked and not liking it.

Calling it a night. I'll try not to whine tomorrow.

Gator - what willpower, at that point I would have said "lost cause" and eaten. I don't know what's worse eating offplan, or not eating at all. I think I'd end up scarfing down every single legal thing at home if I didn't eat at the potluck!

I'm missing my DH too. :( He's on a river rafting trip on the Colorado river. Yikes! Can't wait for him to be back safely. :^:

Beth - has anyone ever talked about *ahem* "honeymoon cystitis" :o ? Even with all the precautions, I kept getting uti's. I take 1 antibiotic every time, well "AFTER" as the pharmacist put it ;) .

CountryMom - I know how that is. My DM would make her Chinese food, and serve the rest of us American food (mostly for DD). We always ate from her dishes(she always made enough), and they were so much better... :)

The non-conformist smiler! Just use your mouse to press on the smilies to the left. They should appear on the bottom of your post. You can cut and paste them where you want them in your messages. If you're really with it (unlike me), you can add them as you type. The easiest way to make a generic smilie without using the mouse is to type the colon <:> key, then the end parentheses key < ) >, to make : ) . Let's see what the computer converts those to?!

Total Coolness! They just bought a mini-fridge at work that I can use! I can bring my lunch to work, and not worry about icepacks!

Welcome Lowco & Allie-pooh! Check out this site, she has a SB Legal Foods and My Personal Kitchen sub-sites that are helpful.
<<http://www.prettyimpressivestuff.com/sugarbusters/>>

Quiv - I think your BF should have a talk with his "friend". He needs to tell him to cut it out, that an insult to you, even in fun, is an insult to him. I've noticed that a lot of rude people get away with insults by passing them off as jokes! Sometimes it just makes you want to put itching powder in someone's car vent on a hot day! I won't tell on ya, if that somehow manages to happen. ;) You know you can always lose weight, he can't change his personality that easily - I feel sorry for him. I'm glad your BF was on your side, and seems very supportive too. Keep up the good work!

Ok, I have to go play with the dog, otherwise he'll be so wound up, I won't sleep tonight! Actually the sad thing is, this is really true! Sorry if I missed some of you.

Thank you for your help. :D

Love,
Crystle

235/152/135

Well I had a great time on the chat last night - sorry you could not get in Monet!!! Missed you!!!! But since I have to leave for work right now - I don't have time to post - but had to say this:


I LOST ONE POUND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!! :D

I MET MY MINI-GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Got to run, but had to share my news because it made me very happy!

Sabrina

What a complete twit I am! I weigh myself every morning religiously. Well today I was in a rush to get my shower in before the kids I babysit arrive and hopped in the shower BEFORE weighing myself. Some of you might be saying, *Who cares?!*, but I care. I have long thick hair to the middle of my back and when that stuff is wet you know it has to weigh something. Anyways...the good news is I tried to towel dry it the best I could then hopped on the scale. It is reading a good 163.5 while I am wet so I was thrilled..down half a pound still. I haven't been eating much in the veggie department for a couple of days but I have been getting my water in very well.

I had a good grocery shopping last night, filled up on legal stuff and look forward to some good eatin' for the next couple of weeks! I bought the cream cheese and hope that someone can advise me on the replacement amounts going from agave to splenda...anyone??? Bad thing is, I bought a pack of Chapmans SF ice cream bars and a pack of Chapmans SF Fudgicles..which are both exceedingly yummy. When I have those in the house, I tend to eat one a day until they are gone...and that is not good.

Kimmythekid- Thanks alot! I am 5' 8.5" tall. I weighed 230 on June 26, 1999 when I got home from vacation and made the decision to once and for all lose weight. I used to be in beauty pageants when I was a teenager and I was fed up with being so huge and being hot and tired all the time. Unlike you, my 3 pregnancies piled weight upon weight for me. I lost the first 35 rather quickly and easily by just drinking 3-4 litres of water a day. The next 15 lbs were hard coming off and I worked for those at the gym, 5 days a week. We moved from Ontario to NB and I tried some fad diets but kept losing and gaining the same 5 lbs for 1.5 years. Then I started Atkins Oct 17th, 2001 and have lost 16.5 lbs. I am only 9.5 pounds from my goal now and I am really pleased with that. It seems to be very slow going for me these days but I have come to terms with that and am just happy to not see the scale going up!

Tranquil- Way To Go!!!! Keep up the good work.

Musicteach- So sorry to hear about your downpour..it really is raining hard on you. You are in my prayers.

Countrymom- We are supposed to be having houseguests overnight tonight. Visitors from a seminary in Ontario to our church. I think I might try to pass them onto someone else since I don't think they would appreciate me hacking and coughing all around them!

Nance- I love the bat! It is very cute.

Jack-K- Oz is Australia, as Kimmy said. Canadians and Australians use the same British spelling so that is how I got talking about that with sef since her hubby lived there for 5 years.

allie-pooh- I did Atkins for 4 months and was too good at it. I was doing induction for the 4 months and never upped my carbs beyond 20 grams a day. I believe I put myself into starvation mode and stalled for the last 2 months. When I switched to SB I began losing again and I have lost 6.5 pounds on it. It is slow for me but at least I am losing again.

I think that is it....I am afraid I will lose this if I don't post now!
Hope everyone does well on WIW

Good Morning everyone.... I am still alive. It has been so busy here that I haven't had time to do much. DH came home on Saturday and that night we had a call out for search and rescue. Some guy s rope broke while he was climbing out of a mine shaft and he broke his ankle. His friend couldn't get him out so they call us. We are a mine rescue team and the only one in the county. That was exciting. They flew three of the guys to the site via helo and by the time the rest of us got there they had him out and badaged up. The rescue site was about 100 miles away. So we ate dinner and came home.

For those of you who asked what the petroglyphs are they are old, very old indian writtings on rocks. The land is considerd sacared and historic so you can't just go tromping around. And because it is on Government land you have to get clearance to go on tours, especially now since 9/11. I have some pics from a tour that I will have to get scanned and put on the board.

Well WIW was good to me. I am down a pound. YA!!
I thought perhaps the scales were never going to go down again.

Well I have visitors today and I have to get ready for work.

Frog Lover - I got my catalog yesterday. WOW!! What beautiful things you have. It is just my type of products. I don't remember who mentioned it about all of us going in and having a catalog party but I think that is a great idea. If not, do you take orders from individuals and put them on others parties. There are some things that I would like. Let me know how I can get them. You all should look at one of her catalogs.

Talk to you all soon.......:)

Cyndi
168/157/135
mini goal 150 by my birthday 6/5

Happy WIW>

It is for me anyway. Down 4 pounds this morning. Got to keep moving in the right direction.

It was a whirlwind night and didn't make it to chat. Hate that. Spent 3 hours at the florist, but I think we are going to book this one and that will be one more thing out of the way. Got home ran to the tanning bed and then still had to work out at 10:30. Wanted to jest forget it, but made myself do it. Felt much better though.

Sounds like the scale has been good to most this morning. Congrats.

Kimmy, thanks for he explanation of oz.

Lowco, I will email you the sb diet. WTG on getting your co-workers to join you. One of the girls in the office is doing this with me. It is so nice to have someone who can relate and to share recipes and meal ideas with, and just for support. Good luck.

Allie, Welcome. I seemd to have missed your original post somehow. This is a great board. You will get a lot of support here.

Tranquil, hope you get that 1/2 pound. You can do it. The nachos sound good. Like to have some right now. I am also careful with my betting. I value my money too much to waste a lot of it. We are going to the track 3-4 days this week. So I have to budget it. I keep telling my DD that I am using wedding money in hopes of doiubling it. SHe is panicing.LOL Just read your post for WIW. WTG Girlfriend. Knew you could do it. Keep on going down!!

Country, have you posted the recipe for your salsa? If not, would you please?

Deb, sounds like you havd a great day with Eli. All that fruit and goodies too. Don't those seeds in the raspberries get in your teeth? My DH is addicted to making smoothies using oj and frozen mixed fruit. Man those seeds kill me.

Bob, Keeping you to your word on your next trip here. Hope you get that baby before you leave.

Music Teach, Men are the worst patients aren't they? Big babies!! Hope your mom gets better soon, She's in my prayers.

Red1, What an exciting adventure, mine rescuinhg. And dangerous also. My DN does dog rescue, but unfortuantely most of the time its for bodies. Thanks for the definition of petroglyphs. How neat. I love Indian stuff and movies.

Jackie
257/163/145
10-10-01

:dizzy: :lol:

The metal monster and I are on kissing terms right now. I'm down 3 lbs from last week and doing the hoop hoop hooray dance this morning.... I'm so excited.....That makes me 22 lbs since joining SB. I always start thinking of why I might have gained. See giving my self excuses is an old habit to break....

Red1- Glad to see you posting. Wondered where you were. Your life sounds very exciteing. The indian rocks sound so interesting and then the rescueing too.. You've just had a wild week-end. Congrads on you pound loss.....

Gracious-I know how that can be if you're used to weighing every morning. You can get a good average of your weight that way if it doesn't throw you off. I love when I get all stocked up on the good things to eat......Makes me feel so in control of myself.

Tranquil- Yea for you!!!!! And to hit a mini goal to...!! I wish I hadn't missed the chat......I just had to watch the second part of the James Van Praugh movie with Ted Danson...

CountryMom-Hope you're doing okay.....

Tree- I'll bet your DH is having a ball in Colo. The fridge at work will sure save you a hassle when bringing food. I hate to pack my DH lunch with all the ice packs and he loves ice etc...

Music Teach- Sounds like you got your plate full.... I hope your Mom is okay....And is it your DS with an ice pack?

GatorGAl- Hope that works with the calorie counting. I hate the writing etc...too... I love that garlic!!

Bob- Ut oh off to pack? Sounds hectic...

Alliepooh-did I welcome you? If not welcome

Lowco-And you to welcome to the board. Hopeing to get to know you both better....

Debelli- Blackberries grow wild here and you can pick them up and down our road in July. My grandson is the best little picker. He picked a bunch one summer and I froze them and we made jelly for his Christmas gifts to give. Him and the dog would come back with his little bucket, him eating one and then feeding the dog one.....

Off for now and will be back later......

213/191/130

Good Wednesday Morning!:wave:

Got in my 4.5 miles this morning doing ONLY walking. Mad at myself though, wanted to see what my time would be and someone managed to screw up my timer, so haven't a clue how fast, or slow, I was going. I surely feel a difference between jogging and walking. I used my POWERBELT for the first time in a longggg time-my arms needed a workout, I can feel where I've lost my strength in not using it.

Well, it's WEIGH IN WEDNESDAY TODAY!!! I hope you all faired well on the metal monster today. I have to say, I am happy to be at 122 today:D Seems like mid-cycle ups are down, and I'm not sure if not eating starchy carbs at night are helping or not, but it sure can't hurt. Not eating too many SB LEGAL GOODIES have to be helping as well. I'm just thrilled to be back in the middle of my "cushion."

The other night when I woke up at 4am and just layed there in bed I realized WHY the scale and wieghing in daily is just so important to me. One reason is that if I go up, that I want to be able to nip the gains in the bud, or at least be aware of them so I can watch myself a bit more closely. Sure, there are times of the month that I can bet my bottom dollar that I'll go up on the scale no matter what-it's hormones, not what I eat, yet, even weighing in and seeing these gains during these times help me better understand my body and the fluctuations that arise from just being me. THEN, now this one I didn't realize until just that morning, the other reason is that if I go below a number I've never seen before I WANT TO SEE IT!!!! If I were to one day hit 117.5, whether it be a fluke or not, I'd want to see it!!! When I hit 118, I knew this was VERY UNUSUAL for me. I wasn't trying to lose any more weight, but lo and behold, there it was-if I hadn't weighed that day, I'd surely of missed that sight, and it sure as heck was a wonderful sight to see!!! That happend all the way back on January 11th 2002 and hasn't happened since-see what I could of missed!!!! So, there's my reason for stepping on the scale daily. Yes, I do have a love/hate relationship with my scale, but I can say this inatimate object has helped me get to where I am today!!! Just thought I'd share;)

Thanks to all those who were in the chat room last night. Once again, sorry I was late!!!

Have not much planned today other than household chores-laundry, dishes, you know that old song.

ROSALIE, LOL! I can be a pig, but can't eat an entire chicken. ELI made a boneless/skinless chicken breast, and no, didn't even eat that whole thing, but lots of it. It's so good!!!! BUT, I did polish off all the garlic!!! Just call me STINKY!!! Like I said, I personally would suggest getting the things you like and having the family hide them on you and dole them out once in a while. This morning, since it was WIW and the beginning of the week weight wise going, I had one of my SF SPELT COOKIES that I had LAUREN hide for me. This is my treat for being so good the past days and I know I have til nexy WIW to not have to worry about it if there was any worry about it. Cookie doesn't weigh even an ounce and it's totally OP, as long as I eat just one. So for today, that's what I did and now I probably won't have another one until next WIW-when you do it like that, it's fine. I think not having anything at all like that for a few days has also made me not want it as I had been when I was eating things like that on a daily basis. I think it's so true, the more you have, the more you want!!!

JACKK, WOO HOO! CONGRATS! 4 lbs is awesome girl!!! My gosh, I'd of loved to have walked with you in 40 degrees weather, heck I'd love to walk with you in any nice weather;) It's funny that you asked about the FL DERBY as just this morning I saw a commercial for CALDER RACE TRACK where they are having a derby day this weekend, I believe, and they mentioned mint juleps, etc. and I thought about you and BOB. Debry Pie sounds delicious, but that other food sounds like COUNTY FAIR FOOD - yuck!!! Have a great time at your DERBY PARTY tonight-what did you decide to wear??? Do you don a hat??? Yes, the raspberry seeds do get into the teeth, but through the system is what's important to me-filled with fiber!!!

NANCE, looks to me my dear, YOU AREN'T EATING ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love you anyhow:love:

TRANQUIL, CONGRATS!! You met your MINI GOAL and LOST A POUND-don't you feel wonderful!!!! Yes, we definitely do eat a lot of garlic-I'm surprised your boss doesn't stink the way ME people use garlic! There's some staple items that we have in the house always-garlic is definitely one of them (along with lemon, tahini, pita bread & chick peas among others). Come down and visit and I guarantee you won't have any vampire troubles either! LOL!! When I make "NACHOS" with the woven wheats (like Triscuits) I put ff refried beans, chopped tomato and sour cream along with hot sauce compliments of Taco Bell. I don't make them but once every 6 months or so it seems, but when I do, YUMMY!!! Girl, don't envy me totally, without a job, I have little $$$$! There's good and bad about the situation-would rather be working sometimes and others not.

ROSE, never tired of hearing how beautiful the weather is up in NC-just makes me want to get back there sooner!! I don't have my stats in my profile, I just type them daily as the scale reflects them. I've never bought the packaged Carbolite anything-I can never see paying those exhuberant prices first off and then looking at the ingredients, why would I buy it if I can so easily make my cheesecake that so incredibly delicious and without any preservatives whatsoever-it's a
no-brainer to me;)

SEF, don't fret, I'll try you again sometime soon!! Trust my SHIRLEY, this body will never see a bathing suit again-really, I swear, my thighs look like I stole them from a Barnum and Bailey elephant-ask FROG, I don't lie. I will e-mail you with my personal recommendations on your intake sometime today. I'm making your zucchini once again. I find lightly steaming it does make it easier for me, takes less time for me to heat-and-eat. Bought a lot of zucchini yesterday, going to make another dish with it as well-yummy!!!

QUIV, sorry I missed you in the chat room, got there late. Do try and see how you respond to limiting your starchy carbs to day time. Just make sure you eat some protein in the evenings, otherwise you are probably going to be too hungry later in the evening, esp. if you tend to eat early.

TRISH, sorry to hear about DS math problem. I hope things work out with that, I'm sure they will. Michael's school is also on block scheduling, but 2 hours and they have 3 classes every other day. He likes this scheduling a lot, compared to middle school. Hey girl, show me the money, or should I say "send me the money" I can make a dollar stretch from here to eternity if I put my mind to it. What did the Dr. say about your shoulder???

LOWCO, I also eat mini-meals throughout the day and may "experts" think this also is a good idea. I am like you, one bite of the wrong food and I keep running in the wrong direction. That is why, I didn't have my first "cheat" until this past New Years Day, almost 2 years after starting SB-I know me and how I am and knowing this kept me OP. Also, hearing how people felt sick eating off plan helped as well. Still waiting to find out where you are from!!! When you get a chance, please post your BIO on our BIO BOARD so we can learn more about you.

ALLIE, for me, journaling my foods is very important, so I do keep track of calories, fat, carbs, protein, fiber and calcium. It's not for everyone, but I personally suggest it, esp. at the beginning of SB, just to see what you THINK you are eating and what you actually ARE eating-to get a feel for things. If I eat out, I don't journal, but usually I do so. It's always nice to put a name with a face:) I don't know anything about SDA and just assumed you were all vegetarians. Just glad to have found the store with all the goodies I can now buy for my DS MICHAEL. The HFS doesn't carry this brand down here, so when I called the company to find out who maybe would, they told me this store, which I never knew exsisted. You tell the gals, I too wish others would post their favorites on the board as far as the foods go! Looking forward to seeing some of your recipes. Remember, don't hesitate to ask questions-we're all here willing to try to help!!!

COUNTRY, I love picking berries, wish we had them down here to pick! Ask NANCE how we picked raspberries when I went to visit her. I'm surprised I didn't get sick. We ate a ton more than we put in the baskets we got!!! When we go to NY we go blueberry picking-I'm surprised I don't walk out of there looking like VIOLET from WILLY WONKA!!!

GATOR, thank goodness I don't feel like you do with my journaling. I guess I find it so easy as I eat a lot of the same stuff and I know much of the nutritional information by heart. How many calories are you shooting for daily? Next time, just for your own knowledge, weigh out your garlic and see what you come up with, it may surprise you. Just as many people are so surprised when they weigh out a few nuts to see just how much they REALLY are eating and what they use to not even give a second thought about eating-opens your eyes.

MONET, I would e-mail SUZANNE and tell her the trouble you are having with the chat room-she's bound to be able to assist you. Sorry you weren't able to get in there-hope we come up with a remedy before next week!!!

TREE, never saw ROAD WARRIOR, but did see BABE-are the dogs similar? Okay, now you confused me, what's the difference between a red and a blue??

MUSIC, sorry to hear your DM is in the hospital. Please keep us informed. As for DH, tell him to settle down otherwise you'll be getting yourself an ice pack after you pull your foot out of his arse!! Don't let it get to you-things always work out.

GRACIOUS, CONGRATS on your loss this week!!! Hope you can withstand attacking those ice cream bars. I won't buy things like that for the very same reason-one just doesn't do it for me, and I can't have the kids hide them!!

RED1, glad to see your post. CONGRATS on your loss this week, WTG! What interesting work, mine rescue! What type of mine was he stuck in and how far down?

TONI, CONGRATS!!! WOO HOO!! What a loss you've had this week, 3lbs is wonderful! I just ate some blackberries and thought of you-you are so lucky to have them growing near you-I'd give anything for berries to grow down here, strawberries do, but I like the ones with the most fiber.

VIV sent this to me via e-mail, thought it was cute enough to post:

When I was in my younger days
I weighed a few pounds less
I needn't hold my tummy in
to wear a belted dress.

But now that I am older
I've set my body free;
There's comfort of elastic
Where once my waist would be.

Inventor of those high-heeled shoes
My feet have not forgiven;
I have to wear a nine now,
But used to wear a seven.

And how about those pantyhose--
They're sized by weight, you see,
So how come when I put them on
the crotch is at my knees?

I need to wear these glasses
As the prints were getting smaller;
And it wasn't very long ago
I know that I was taller.

Though my hair has turned to grey
and my skin no longer fits,
On the inside, I'm the same old me,
Just the outside's changed a bit.


That's it for me, for now. I'll check in later sometime.

Please remember, TOMORROW IS RECIPE DAY!!! If you have any SB LEGAL RECIPES you'd like to share with us, please try to post them on the recipe board by tomorrow. Does anyone have any particular recipe requests???

Toodles

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

Ha! I am just in time for the weigh in wednesday.
School has been very busy, and so was home, so I couldn't come on as often.

I am 2 lbs lower than last week, which makes it 153 lbs.
I joined the YMCA yesterday. Expensive, yes. BUT...I am determined to get my money's worth. Perhaps the expense will make me more determined to exercise, since I am paying for it!!!

I did weight training yesterday, rode a stationary bike, and also joined Pilates class. What a stretch out!!! Woof, woof! I thought I would be sore today, but am not. I didn't do all THEY did, of course, but I think I put up quite an effort.

Today I will do either spinning, or swimming. Depending on the weather. YES!

I also got my body fat measured: about 23%. Which means I carry around 120 lbs of musle and 35 lbs of fat. That was yesterday, when I thought I weighed 156. So perhaps my fat count is even lower? Probably higher, though.

I will now try to catch up with all of your messages. BUt first, this is the link to my pottery web page. Thanks for all the encouragement! I really need it.

Vesna

http://mejachv.tripod.com/Pottery

Happy May Day!

Congratulations to all you loosers! Great job!!!!

I however.....am still up that lousy 1 lb. Just happy thinking that hopefully next WIW it will be gone, along with some other unwanted pounds.

Deb-Was really hoping you could comment on what I posted a few post ago about what I've had to eat. I'm still scrathing my head wondering where I've gone wrong. Here's what I had yesterday:

Breakfast: Sourdough Toast with SF P-nut butter and a glass of milk while driving to work:dizzy:

Snack: Apple

Lunch: Tukey salad...(Fresh lettuce, with the turkey strips on top) and Iced Tea

Dinner: One pork tenderloin
Green Beans
Glass of red wine after dinner

Dessert: SF Pudding
Cool Whip (legal...1 gram of sugar in 2 TBS.)

Very simple day...and worked on drinking my water....I'm not giving up...I'm not caving in and running to illegal foods, but very bummed that I am up a pound. I'm going to make sure I drink even more water this week, and start exercising again, as I know I need to be!

CountryMom Thank you so much for telling me about your flucuation on your weight...you are my inspiration seeing your transformation pictures!

Red1I was about to do a search and rescue call on you!! But then I remembered your hubby came home Saturday and figured out probably where you two have been!:D


Sorry I missed chat last night...we were in the middle on eating dinner. I was still being sorry for myself about gaining that pound that I probably wouldn't have been company anyhow!

I got on the internet and was going crazy on the clip art websites...Is it just me or do you get on, and pop-up after pop-up comes on and you never seem to get anywhere? If any of you know any good sites that don't want you to register and make you click on a 1,000 things before getting to the nitty-gritty...let me know!

Watched Part II of "Frontier House" last night on PBS. I think tonight is the final show. It's almost like "Real World" except set back in time!

Well, I'm going to sign off and try REAL hard to get to work on TIME today!!!! DOn't woryy...the normal, funny, witty Nancemeister will be back in good spirits...I promise!

241/236/146ish

Well, WIW is not too bad to me considering how I've been eating.:eek: I am up a pound but I've been terribly off plan for the last week, so I won't complain.

No news from my mom yet. Just waiting for my sister to call. Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers.

TONI: WTG! 3 #'s is great. No, on the ice pack. It's my DH. Ruptured achilles tendon.

JACK-K: Wow 4 #'s. Congrats.

Time for class.

WIW

Holy smokes, Batman, I've lost 4 pounds this week. That's 28 pounds since I started in January. Right now I'm at 240, and I haven't seen that number in a while. Not really sure what happened, but I'll take it. I haven't really changed anything eating wise, but I have been trying to get in my water and I'm exercising more. Go figure.

Thanks for all the good thoughts on Jordan's issues. He spoke with his teacher yesterday and she told him that if he does well on his last tests that he may not pass the class but might be in a position to do credit recovery. Apparently, you have to pass half of the class in order to do that. We meet with the counselors on Friday to discuss his schedule for next year. Jordan is diagnosed with ADD (non hyperactive) and really has a hard time in a public school setting. Too many kids, too many distractions. He's not the type to ask for help either. He just gets overwhelmed and shuts down when he's having problems. He's quiet, well behaved, doesn't cause trouble so the problems that he's having really sneaks up on you. This finally all came to a head the other day. There's nothing worse than seeing your 17 year old son in tears. Mom just can't handle that.

My doctor visit went well yesterday. I don't have to see him anymore or go to PT unless I need to. Yippee!!!

Well enough about me, how's everyone else doing this morning?

Deb - Sounds like you hit it big at the store. I love blackberries. They are still really high here in the stores. The farmers market here is only open during the late spring and summer season so I'm hoping they open pretty soon. They usually have an organic grower there that has fresh berries. I can't wait. I've been buying the frozen ones (no sugar added) and they are pretty good but not the same at all.

Lowco - Don't you wish they'd post nutritional info on the menus? So many times we have no idea what we're getting in restaurants. Once you've been doing this a while, stuff really starts to taste sweeter, too.

Allie - Don't remember if I said Welcome or not but Welcome.

Countrymom - Hey are you guys coming to Austin this month?

Gator - Your dinner sounds better than mine. What is Uncle Wiley's seasoning? I love sauteed cabbage but usually just do it with onion and a few bacon bits.

Musicteach - Hope things start looking up for you. Sending good thoughts your way.

Tree - Rafting trip, that sounds cool (literally and figuratively speaking). We're supposed to go on a moonlight raft trip next month but it's just for the evening and supposed to be very calm and peaceful. It better be.

Tranquil - WTG on the loss.

Red1 - How exciting, a mine rescue. I'm a big wuss so I wouldn't be much help but I'm glad there's people like you that can.

Toni - Congrats on the big loss.

Deb - I totally agree with you on the scale thing. It really helps me keep motivated.

Everyone have a really great day!

Trish

I just saw your post. Did you say you were having dinner around 9PM? I don't know about everyone else, but that's a sure fire way to gain weight for me. I have best results if I don't eat after 7PM, or latest 8PM. No snacks after that! I had the worst time losing if I got careless and ate after 8PM. Now I make sure I have at least a snack before that time, just to make sure the hunger doesn't strike me when it's late.
Other than that, your menu looks spartan!!

Good Luck.

Vesna

I am down one pound today. I do have to lean a bit to the right, but it looks pretty solid. I am so happy to be one of the losers this week!



Congrats to all who lost this week!




NANCE: I have a program called Popup Killer that takes care of the majority of those unwanted pop up windows. My son got it for me, but he just did a search on Google for it, and then downloaded it. It really helps.

I keep forgetting to bring this up. Have any of you noticed that as you lose weight your pants get longer??!!! And I don't think I'm getting any taller, just taking up less room in the old behind!

Dear Vesnoid,
I only ate LATE one night...we usually eat around 6:30pm. That was just a freak night. Trying not to have any later night snacks either before bed, just water. Do you think I'm eating too little?

Hugs,
Nancnoid


Dear Monet...
Thank you, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for the information on google. I love clip art, but thought I was going to go nuts last night trying to get a new avatar. Then I found some cute clip arts...and they weren't the right ones...jpg's....instead of the gifs or what we need to fit....I can't keep it all straight.

Hugs,
Zippy Bubblebutt

I am stressed - work related - just a procrastinating employer!!! Help ME!!!! Been 4 years here and we have such a wonderful Love/Hate relationship, like Deb and her scale! Hahahaha..... Want to go to the restaurant called Famous Amos where it is
country cooking and get the vegetable plate (cottage cheese, salad, squash, etc.) - cheap eat - and hang out with friendly co-workers :D Client brought in breakfast - bagels and danish - I stayed away, sat at my desk and had 10 thin triscuits with ten little cubes of cheddar cheese (the little snack packs Kraft makes).

Tree - love those dogs! Such character!!! Great about getting your fridge - we have one but it is packed to the gill

Music - My prayers to you and your family and Mom! Nice chatting with you last night!

Gracious - WTG on the loss!!! You are NOT alone - I refuse to weigh in after a shower because of the weight of wet hair - though I have cut most of mine off - it still is weight ;)

Red1 - How very exciting and interesting!!!! Congrats on the Loss!!!

Jack-K - FOUR POUNDS!!! WTG!!!!! :D That is great about teasing your DD with the money - LOL!!!!

Country - Me Too!!! Want salsa recipe!!!!

Toni - That is fantastic!!!!!!! 3 Pounds!! WOW!!!!

Deb - Thanks for the talk about the scale and daily weighing....everyone always tells me I should never weigh all the time, but I cannot help it! A habit formed when I was younger by my mother. The scale is staying where it is, on my bathroom floor, and I will weigh every day, twice a day, for the rest of my life :devil: I just cannot help it - it is such an obsession for me - it is torture to have it put away! Recipes: I want Sef’s zucchini
and Country’s Salsa and Your Cheesecake!

Vesna - WTG on the loss along with the gym classes!!! Boy will you see some differences if you do spinning classes! Those I know who have spinned became whole new shapes - good ones of course! So hope you like it - I just need to lose a bit more
weight before I can join the ones at my gym - too much stress on these tired joints - but you keep it up and be an inspiration!!!!

Nance - It will be gone be next WIW - and plus some - just keep up the good work and I will send positive vibes your way :) the same ones I sent myself at bedtime last night - I just kept saying Gotta lose at least ½ a pound, over and over until I fell asleep! And it was gone plus another ½ - Cheer Up!!! Love the bat!!!

Monet - Good Going!!! I bet you are feeling better now too!

Trish - Yes, I don’t wear pants much, but my skirts and dresses sure do hang down longer the more weight I lose - as well as shrink when I gain ;) What is this with the 4 pounds!!! Hey, I want on your wagon!! Hahaha

Well Congrats to all those losers on the Board, Back to work....

Sabrina (Lumpy Bubbletush)
272/247.5/150

The salsa recipe is up. Beware..it's hot and sweet. Very addicting. When I first started making it, it was because Pace was so high. Well my kids feel in love with it..then my mom and sisters...my neighbor...and now my daughter's boyfriends family. :) I am making about 2 gallons a month. Who woulda thought.

WIW is the same as last week.

Love,
Crystle

235/153/135

WIW- Well, when I started, I was at 236, then after the 1st week, I was at 230. As you all know, Boogie got sick and admitted in the hospital and I TOTALLY went off plan from Wed thru Sunday. Of course Monday, I weighed 232:( Today I think I am at 230 again(the scale wouldn't hold steady). Does anyone have any pointers about curbing my appetite? I STAY hungry. I have read the menus posted, and I eat twice that amount, even if it is legal. I used to be a size 24 and at 270 pounds. It took about 30 pounds before I dropped a size to a 22:?: I wonder how much I will have to loose to get "all the way" into a 20. I wear mainly 22's, but some 20's. I know when I was this weight before, I was close to an 18. I guess I am a little aggravated at it. Especially since my Mom can loose 10 pounds and a whole dress size. You would never know we were mother and daughter- she is a 10/11. Sorry for venting about my weight aggravations...

HiedieHo All!!!
Last night I could not get to the Board or the chatroom, both were not responding.

I have some errands to run but wanted to post my food for yesterday. Also I posted two recipes, one for Mexican Chicken and one for Garli Chicken.

Breakfast: 1/2 c. Cottage Cheese w/ 1 T. Simply Fruit
Snack 2 slice SFWW bread
Lunch: 1 c. Homemade Turkey WW Noodle Soup
1 c. cole slaw
Snack: 1 c. Homemade Turkey WW Noodle Soup
Supper: Tossed salad, 4 oz. steak
Snack: Apple and PB
Drinks: 1 qt. Crystal light, 1 Diet Pepsi, 1 qt. water, 1 Seltzer

As to fiber: Cole Slaw is made with cabbage, peppers and carrots. My tossed salad is greens, cucs, tomatoes, red onion, green peppers, mushrooms. A cup of slaw I felt was quite a bit, and my salad is huge.

Input please!!!

Will read and answer posts letter. Just wanted to keep my comittment now.

Take care, Shirley

Trish--Uncle Wiley's is a seasoning that comes in a packet, and in "flavors" for different kinds of veggies. I get the pea and bean flavoring, but they also have corn boil, sweet potato, greens, and dirty rice flavoring. BOB was the one who put me onto Uncle Wiley's and it is fantastic. You add it to a couple pounds of pole beans along with a T. of salad oil and pressure cook them for 15 min. or so, and, voila! You have southern style beans without all the extra fat and calories. I often get packages of frozen greens (any kind) or even fresh greens, and add a package of Uncle Wiley's. I can get it at Publix if they special order it for me. Otherwise, I have to go to SuperWalMart and find it in the produce section. It was definitely a "find" for me!

Debbie--I weighed some garlic, and it took 6 large/jumbo cloves to make one oz. They probably would be equal to 12 regular cloves that one would use in a recipe. The largest was about the size of a LARGE grape. So, at 4 calories each, that would be about 48 calories. And if they are cooked, that would be 36 calories. Normally I don't eat 12 cloves at a meal, but I do have one recipe that I would eat about 10 cloves. That's the recipe called "Cornish Game Hens with 40 Cloves of Garlic" serving 4 people.

I can see why you'd be interested in seeing that weight everyday one the scale. It would be sad if you had missed that 118. For me, it is a little bit the opposite. If I've been working really hard at my eating and exercising, and get on every day, and see an increase, which happens sometimes just because of one thing or another, I then get discouraged and am tempted to say, "Oh the heck with it. Might as well have a (fill in the blank--something sweet and comforting!) because this is not working anyway." I really want to avoid that because it is a trap that has zapped me a few times. I'll eat to make myself feel better rather than because I'm hungry. So I end up sabotaging myself.

Vesnoid--What Y are you going to? The one on Lakemont in Winter Park? That sure looks like a nice one.

Congratulations to all the losers. I forgot to weigh before I had breakfast. I played golf on the par 3 course this morning. We played 18 holes and I won low gross (which means the lowest score before subtracting anything for a "handicap") Which gave me a $7 gift certificate. I wore my pedometer and we walked 1 1/5 miles on that little course. I was hoping for more. Guess I have to get out and walk the neighborhood to get in my miles today. It is hot now, so I'm not sure when I'll do that. There is a rose society meeting tonight which I want to go to. Maybe walk in the neighborhood when I get home at 9.

Have a great day, all.

SEF--Food looks good to me. You've got veggies on there, and a balance of dairy, carbs and protein. I just looked at it but did not run it through FitDay. Looks good though. What did you think of my menu for yesterday, which I think is on page 4 at the very bottom, or on p. 5?

Hey Girls!

Lunch time and a pharmaceautical rep brought us in Chinese....hope there are some veggies and stuff not loaded with sugar! Been very good drinking water today, and if all goes well, I would like to go for a walk tonight. There weather has been so nice here, and I feel like I'm indoors all the time!

DebI forgot to answer your question..."No, I haven't seen or spoken with Ldblond"....that's pretty bad too, because with my new job, we're so close to each other...I'm going to have to give her a call and see how she is doing. It's hard with her three kids...we are always both busy! Nadia ate the last piece of cheesecake that I was planning on for myself! Humph! I am going to have to make another one! I have a good recipe for one too, and might experiment after I get some more agave nectar!

Gator All those seasonings sound so good...grant it, I'm not Southern, but I think we should get a trade going of spices..and in turn I can mail Trader Joes goods?!?!!?

CountryMomI keep bringing up the photo board and showing everyone at work your pictures and they are like "WOW"!!! One of my friends is starting to do SB with me, which will be nice to have a partner in crime!

Well...I better go eat...and chat...will check in later!

Hello All,

All the bosses are in a meeting so thought I'd make a quick post.

Congrats to all the losers today. Others hang in there, results are surely to follow.

Another busy nite ahead. No idea what's for supper. I hate that. Normally I plan every meal at least 1-2 days in advance. Got to get nails done tonite, still shopping, and the tanning bed. Need to wash by DH has washer apart. Big trouble, probably will be buying another one. LOL.

Onto the rest of you...;)
Toni, Doing the happy dance with yo. WTG on 3# this week. 22 total. Keep up the good work.

Lowco, I could not find your bio to get your email address to send you the synopsis. Post it or email me direct.

Deb, I fully understand your thinking on the scale. WHEN I get to maintenance I probably will do the same thing so I can make sure I don't go down the awful fat road again. But right now it is too much stress to weigh daily. I would beat myself up too much. No hat for me. I'm not a hat person. The party can be casual. Some people dress up and the host and Hostess (Dr. friends) always dress up. There are 800 people invited. Food is ribs, BBQ chicken, pasta salad, baked beans. I'll probably just eat a little of the meat. Won't have time to take anything with me. I should be ok

Vesnoid, Congrats onthe 2#'s. Grat going on joining the Y. I wanted to do that, but my DH didn't. Maybe later. Have fun. Yes it is hard to get your money's worth. You have to make yourself go.

Nance, I'm no expert but IMHO it doesn't seem like you are eating enough. Need more veggies at lunch and more fruit. Cool whip is not legal, even though the cals are 2. (I think) Where do you get the clipart? We miss the zany, crazy you. Hurry and get rid of that pound. BTW I like the bat, very cute, but.. the other guy reminded me of your bubbly personality. You're not a bat person.

Trish, Congrats on the 4#'s. WTG Girl. My heart breaks for your DS. Keep boosting his confidence. Let him know you believe in him. BTW, my pants are longer and my shoes are bigger. Go figure.

Monet, WTG on the 1#. It's a stick of butter.

Tranquil, Want to trade bosses? Mine is the worst. Never gets anything done during the day. NEVER finishes anything he starts. Congrats on passing up the bagels.

Country, Thanks for posting the salsa recipe.

Heartmom, Those sizes will be dropping before you know it. I lost inches faster than actual weight. That's the cool thing about this WOE. The sacle might not move, but the inches do. Hang in there. The hunger will go away. After awhile, I was never hungry even at meal time.

Gator, I'm with you onthe scale thing. I would beat myself up everyday. WTG on the golf gift certificate. You must be a good golfer.

Have a great nite. See ya tomorrow!

Jackie
257/193:o /145
10-10-01

Thought I'd jump in and say hello. I'm new to this WOE, and still have to convince my DF that it's a GOOD thing to wean off of pasta, mashed potatoes, and white bread. :lol:

Thanks for the inspiration!

Jenn in MN

Deb - I have to admit to never seeing Babe. :o Some people tell me the dog is an ACD, others say it's an Australian Shepherd in the movie. :?:

Basically there are two colors of dog, but they're the same breed. They're born white (like dalmatians) with all their body markings (face mask, and ears), and their speckles come in later. They are called heelers, because the way they get the cows to move is to nip at their heels. They're very good at herding, and it doesn't have to be cows!

Here's a pic of a blue next to a red:

You know sometimes I wonder what planet I live on!!! My goal was to be 257 not 258 like I thought!!! Oh well, close enough.... I will be lenient with myself over that 1/2 pound!!!
:o

Boss just left for 4:30 meeting out of office - okay - so he tells me as he runs out late that I am NOT to leave because he needs me here to change docs if necessary and email to where he will be - another bummer....I want to go home and walk and be with my ds!!! :mad:

Sabrina (not going to eat from stress)

Wasn't able to get to the gym today..back problems..and I weigh myself there. I don't think I gained this week, but I'm not sure I lost either. I'll let everyone know tomorrow.

Vesna- I'm going to be in St. Pete from May18th through May 25th. I may have some plans since I'm going for a graduation, but I'm pretty flexible during the week if you'd like to meet up. Let me know :)

Deb- I eat late since I don't get home until 8pm. I go straight from work to the gym so I can't eat dinner before then.

I forget who posted the Eggplant Parmesan but I made it for dinner tonight and thought it was excellent. My hubby liked it too..the kids were a bit wary of it because I have never fed them eggplant before but they got it down alright. Just had a side of salad with it and that made a great meal.

I was thinking about the poll question this week and was even asking hubby about it. He said he would choose the additional 20 years because he already has a perfect body! :lol: Of course we both broke into laughter at that point.

I was wondering what other people were thinking about it because the choices are simplified. Would I want to add 20 years onto my life..as in, if I was going to be 70 but end up 90..or have a perfect body for 70 years? Sheesh...to me that is a no brainer. I would rather live 70 years with the perfect body then 90 years with a nasty one! Sounds so shallow saying that, but it is true. And as a believer, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord so you get that added bonus!

I would have 70 glorious years without having such a negative body image. I wouldn't spend most of my life thinking about ways to lose weight. ( I used to spend many nights in bed thinking of ways to lose weight but come morning I would blow it...I don't do that anymore because I found SB!) I would be able to buy clothes off the *sale* rack and always find something. I would be able to go swimming with my kids and wear a bathing suit instead of shorts and a t-shirt without being embarassed.

So many benefits to it....mind you, with the way we are as females in our society, you can actually have a perfect body and still find something about it you don't like. Anyway, those are just my babblings.

Oh..went to the doctor's office this afternoon and he says I still have pneumonia. Sent me to the hospital for chest xrays. Put me on the antibiotic again and a new puffer thing to help me breathe...bummer.

Jen- Welcome to the board! This is a great place to learn stuff and get to know some wonderful people..hope you like it!

heartmom- I know what you are saying. It seems to me that I have stretched out my skin and it doesn't hold things nice and tight the way it used to. You can weigh the same but it is not as compact anymore...and lets face it, after having kids, nothing feels the same..it just...hangs!:o

BOB- I thought I would ask this directly of you since no one has given an answer. You seem to be into cooking by the looks of all the recipes you post. So many recipes call for agave but I don't have any of that stuff and wonder if you know the amount of Splenda to substitute it for. Is there a straight exchange that generally applies? Thank you.

Well its 4:00 and almost time to start dinner. Easy easy tonight. I'm on my last helping of zucchini pie and I'll make chicken and maybe some fresh aspargras with that.. Hubby gets chicken...LOL he hates green... Nah I'll find him something unhealthy like he likes......

Tranquil- Ah how late is late!!! I always hated to be told I had to work late. My mind set was for a certain time....!!! Then I got my own business and found out what late really was!!!! Ugggg....!!!!

Tree- I have a heeler her name is possum. Guess why? Shes the smartest thing and so loveable...

Jenn-Welcome to the best board!!! I love it here and the people are terrific.... Hope you like it its a wonderful way to eat.....

Jack-K Oh look at Toni shes green with envy you getting your nails done. Hopefully next month I can start getting mine done... I just love to do that. And tan to.... Thats just to much good!!!!

Nancemeister- Yum chinese....I love it when I can get outside and walk but right now a tornado is lible to pick you up in Missouri the weather is so weird....

GatorGal-I'm going to check out that Uncle Wileys seasoning wonder if our WAlly World has it.... You did great in golf. Congradulations on the gift certificate....

Sef-wow I love you menu it gave me snack ideas... soup I never thought of that....

Heartmom-Make sure you're keeping the carbs down and the protein up. Thats what helps me.... Don't get discouraged just hang in there. Stress is a big factor and you've had plenty of it. Drink tons of water!!!! And where ya supposed to vent if it isn't here on a weight board....

CountryMom-Can't wait to go look at your salsa recipe......yum I love salsa....

Tranquil- I can understand that with your boss. Used to have one of those with my old boss and he turned turned out to be one of my very best friends in live to my DH and I. On those days its a hate day you can sure want to pinch there head off....

Trishloo- You're right. I just pulled out some strech leggings today cause I was sick of my pants rolled up..... Oh wow I'm not going to have a butt.......

Monett- Happy dance for you!!!!! Congrads....

Time for me to go again...... Have a great evening...


213/191/130

Hey All:wave:

Got some cooking done today-yeah, I know, you don't believe me, but I have a battle scar to prove it-used the mandoline my Mom got me about a year ago (wonderful garage sale find-$160 value for $2) and I sliced my pinky but good!!!! Have to change the banaged, soaked with blood. But I cooked, believe it or not (as Ripley used to say)!

I do have a question...made a few dried apple rings today. I weighed the rings and they were 6.1oz BEFORE I went to dry them in my JETSTREAM. After drying, they were only 1oz-big difference. NOW, my question is this, would you choose the caloric value for the 6.1oz apple, or after it's dried? Here's the difference nutritionally between the two: Regular Apple, 102 cal, 26.5 carbs, 4.7 fiber VS Dried Apple, 70 cal, 18.5 carbs 2.5 grams fiber. Of course, we all would love to pick the lower, dried apple numbers, but what happens in the drying process other than the moisture being removed that causes such a big difference???? Any thoughts???
I've almost completed my task of finding volunteers for proctoring our kids' written exams-only one more parent to get, so I'm not worried about that. Just have to make reminder calls a day or two ahead of time and this job is done!

VES, CONGRATS! 2lbs is awesome! Good luck at the gym, even if I signed up, the money wouldn't get me there if I didn't have the determination- a reason why I only signed up for 7 weeks of classes at the HS and paid only $30;) Loved the sight and LOVED THAT TEAPOT!!! Okay girlfriend, you need to make some teapots that I could buy!!!!

NANCE, I did post info in regards to what you ate, but you must of been typing when I posted and didnt read it, so scan up there girlfriend! I watched the 2nd half of FRONTIER HOUSE last night, not a clue there was anything like that on the TV. Walked in while ELI was flipping channels with his best friend, the remote control and asked him to stop there. Would loved to seen the first night-how did they get into doing this?? Not sure if I'll watch the first half tonight since AMAZING RACE is on at the same time-but will watch the second part. I hope they repeat it. I got an e-mail from Lara the other night with her phone number. It seems it's hard for her to type nowadays, some kind of damage that has happened. I will call her soon-let me know if you get through to her as well.

MUSIC, only a pound gain is good considering what you are going through. You know, stress DOES make you gain weight, so this is probably NOT a fat gain, just a stress gain, and you'll lose it soon;)
Let is know when you hear word about your Mom.

TRISH, my goodness girl, CONGRATS, you did wonderful this week. I can see where you're loving that scale! Hope things work out with Jordan. Would tutoring help any?? Glad to hear about the PT as well, WTG! Now you can spend that time doing something else good for yourself;) Can't say I've noticed the pant problem you are having, I basically ony wear stretchy capri's-all regular pants are long on me, even petites!:mad:

MONET, WTG, another pound down the toilet, CONGRATS!! Lean to the right, lean to the left, whatever it takes, you had a loss!!!! I too have PUK, wish there was something that would kill them all!!! Problem is, I never have any that shows they've been detected-wonder why?

TRANQUIL, are you SURE that FAMOUS AMOS place isn't a cookie joint?:s: Hey, I'm with you all the way on the scale. I TRIED to make a NY resolution of putting it away, but I couldn't, I just couldn't:cry:
The CRUSTLESS CHEESECAKE RECIPE is on the first page of the 1st 2002 QTR REPICE BOARD: http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=12046 and SEF'S recipe is on the JUNE 2001 RECIPE BOARD: http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?postid=65966&highlight=zucchini+sauce+eggplant+cheese#post65966

COUNTRY, will check out your SALSA RECIPE later, sounds yummy!! Hey, CONGRATS for staying the same and not having a gain this week:)

HEART, CONGRATS for being back down again on the scale. As things tend to settle down, you'll be back into your rightful mind and back on course. If you are hungry yet eating all the time, maybe you should try to post a typical days menu, or just take a day to post your actual menu. Many times it's easy to find where the problem lies. If you aren't eating enough, that could be it. Try eating foods that go through your system slowly and that are filling. There are also times of the month that you'll find yourself more hungry than others, I can more than double my food intake during these times and STILL not feel full. Don't worry about others and the way they lose weight, just focus on yourself and doing this for you, with no time limits or anything like that - you'll do it and we're here to cheer you on all the way:D

SEF, okay, I still think you aren't eating enough food. Lets just give a small idea...say you had 2 cups of cabbage, there's only 35 calories in that, though I will say there's 3.2 grams of fiber, which that is good. Lettuce, doesn't have squat. You could eat a pound of iceberg lettuce and not even have 60 calories, though you will ahve 6 grams of fiber-but go see just how much a pound of lettuce really is-your salads aren't THAT big. Can you believe someone would tell you YOU HAVE TO EAT MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!

GATOR, I can see where that would be discouraging for you on the scale. I can tell you personally and honestly, there have been a few days where I intentionally avoided the scale because I knew I would be up due to over eating SB GOODIES. When I started gaining weight before going on SB I started avoiding the scale, I knew I was gaining and thought I'd be able to start a diet and get back on some kind of track and lose some weight so I could step on the scale and be happy again-it didn't happen. When I would venture on the scale it was always up and I'd get depressed and eat even more. It took me from 170's to the 190's and not getting on the scale until that fateful day to finally realize not getting on for me was a lot worse than facing the wrath of the scale. If I'd gone on it daily, I'm sure I wouldn't of ended up back over 190. BUT, we each deal with the scale in our own way, and whatever way works for you, that's what you do.

JACKK, WOW, that's a big party-800 people! Where is it being held?? I actually would love to wear a hat, but they tend to not look so hot on my head-floppy ones seem to be the best out of all of them. I'm sure you'll eat just fine at the party, remember this, it's not the food that makes the party, it's the people (at least that's how it should be!!!).

JENN, WELCOME TO THE BOARD!!! Glad you've decided to join us!! Please let us know if we can help answer any questions or dispell any myths, we're all eager to help whenever we are able. MN, home of THEEEEE MALL!!!! Went there once, just to go shopping, loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Next stop on my list is the mall in Edmonton/Alberta!!!! I take it by DF you mean darling father??????

TREE, you NEVER saw BABE?? OMG, it's one of my favorites!! Try to get it, you'll love it. Didn't care for BABE, PIG IN THE CITY though, but BABE was wonderful!!! Hey, I think we should all have a HEELER nipping at our ankles when we walk-that would surely get us all going!! Thanks for teaching this old dog a new thing!!!;)

QUIV, wish there was a way I could meet up with you, but that weekend both my kids have things going on, so I can't leave. Sometimes we eat late here too, but I don't like doing it, as I tend to go to sleep shortly afterwards, but ELI'S schedule is weird and unless I always want to eat alone, which mean I HAVE TO COOK, I have to bend sometimes and eat late.

GRACIOUS, even though I posted the poll, I had to think about it and the way to vote as well. I didn't vote til today and ended up doing the perfect body. You posted my sentiments exactly-could of taken them right out of my brain! I figured that without the perfect body, I wouldn't be happy and why bother living another 20 years! Also had to think about if this question was being asked of me now, or in 30 years, what would I say-probably would change my answer!!! Still sick, that's terrible-guess this one is hanging on to you for dear life!!!

Okay, I'm now caught up! Going into the kitchen to start the 3 dinners, mine is SEFS zucchini dish, Lauren is getting left overs and Michael will be eating spgti with some veggie stuff included in it-ELI is going out with his son Freddy who's bday is today-they are going to a buffet, I declined to go.

Have a great evening!!!

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

Debbie--I would count the apples as they were before dehydrating. The dehy. only removes the water, so all the sugars, fibers, etc. are still there. Just like raisins--they look a lot smaller than grapes, but the caloric content is just as much.

OK--a little help with some calorie counting. I ate at Panera's today for lunch. I had a bowl of tomato florentine soup. I think it had some quinoa in it. I also had a small Fandango salad--the one with lettuce, a few orange segments in it, a few walnuts, and some bleu cheese, or some similar cheese. About a tablespoon, probably. Then about a tablespoon of balsamic vinegrette dressing. And then 1/4 of their small sourdough roll. How much do you think I should count for that meal. It is so-o-o-o hard to figure when I eat out. I was guessing in the neighborhood of 200+ or -. Let me know what you think.

Off to the rose meeting.

Jack-k I've been trying to eat an apple and orange everyday...I know I should increase the veggies. Yesterday I had a salad for lunch, so at dinner time, I just wanted the pork and green beans, and was burned out on salad. Cool whip only has 1 gram of sugar in 2 Tbs. serving. I changed from my "angry Beaver" to the "Bat" because I love Halloween.

Gracious I hope that was my Eggplant Parmesean
recipe you tried!:D I love that one!

Toni I'll have to bust out the map and see where Eminence is...I think I told you Dan the Man is from Kansas and we got engaged at the plaza:love: We might be coming out your way in August for Dans class reunion...Maybe we could hook up for lunch?

Deb I'm going to vote to count the dried apples, because when you cook things, it changes the composition of the food. I know in WW they always said the weigh food after it had been cooked. Frontier House last night is tonight....I'll tell you how it ended if you watch your other show.

Well.....I need to finish up with work, and get to the store.

Gracious: I am not sure what the exact equivalents would be, but when I use Agave, I used it cup for cup in replacement for the sugar in a recipe. It seemed to work ok in what I used it in. Splenda is supposed to be measured like sugar as well, so try substituting cup for cup, and see if that does it.

OH...MY...GAWD!!!!! :eek:

Bob has walked right into SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS, TORNADO'S and BASEBALL SIZED HAIL!!!!! :eek:
There are some killer storms moving thru here right now...JACKIE hope you're safe and sound some where...we actually went to the basement for about 30 mins. We're in NE Jefferson Co....
More coming after midnight...and I've still got to go home and go through hurricane season!!!

Flight was good...first on the plane...got KATE buckled in and was lucky enough to get the first row by the door...unfortunately we had to wait till everyone got off because of my Mom's wheelchair..but that's ok..if we have this much luck getting through security going home..we're home free...The guy who picked us up from the LIMO service this morning kept us well entertained on the way to TAMPA...we heard all of his stories about hauling around the celebrities that come to the area...He was a hoot, and the hour flew by..

NO BABY OR PAINS YET!!! We're going to the Dr in the morning and see wha the says...

Better get back down stairs....

GRACIOUS...Hopefully ...DEBBIE will answer your question about the AGAVE...I'm not a baker and she is...Sorry...hope your recipe comes out ;)

BOB

HiedieHo All!!!

Just to answer a couple of posts. I am tired, first day really up and abot and I'm pooped.

KIMMY; Ozzy not my type. I think he's a nut case. A rich one, but nutty.

DEB: In the "good old days" we didn't have A/C. You fanned yourself, took rides in the car just to feel the breeze, drank anything cool, and if you were young enough ran through the sprinkler. Southern ladies lanquidly used their fans and took naps during the heat of the afternoon. Of course their whiskey and branch water made them warmer, but they didn't think of that!! Thanx for your e-mail. No, I'm not used to be told to eat more. But now that I think of it, when I was losing those 60# I believe I did eat a lot more. About those dried apples. Think, Grapes are legal, raisins not. When the moisture is removed the sugars intensify, it takes more raisins to fill you than grapes, they're shrunk and smaller so we eat more. More eat, more sugar. So I think the value of dried fruit is higher. Even prunes are questionable but allowed for the thing they do best!!!

TRANQUILL: Try the Zucchini it is good.

By the way Deb I did not post my Zucchine Pie (Quiche) recipe because I have not made it in a looooooong time and it has Bisquick in it, only a cup but still a no-no!!

GATOR: Thought your menu looked good but maybe more protien unless you got a lot more in your other meals or snacks. Hey don't ask me, for advice you see how I'm struggling!! We'll do it together. I think as I get older it gets harder.

JENN & ALLEY: Welcome

TREE: I had an Aust. Shepherd and people always would either want to know what she was or thought that she was a Border Collie. I think, if I remember right, the dog in Babe was a Border. Mine was the second smartest dog I ever had. Well, here is my food for today!

Breakfast: 1/2 c. LF Cottage Cheese w/ 1 T. Simply Fruit 2 c. coffee w/ sweetner.skim milk
Snack: 2 pcs SGSFWW Toast w/ butter
Lunch: 1/2 can Salmon, 1 c. Cole Slaw, 2 pcs SB MultiGrain Bread w/ butter
Supper: 2 small pcs of pounded Chicken Breast (I made someones Chicken and Mushroom dish,
3 or 4 mushroom slices, 3/4 c. WW Bows, 3/4
c. peas
Snack: Apple w/ PB
Drinks: 1-2 qts water, 1 diet Pepsi, 1 diet Ginger Ale,
1 Seltzer

That's it for now.

Take care all. sef
:wave: :yawn:

Well the scale is still sitting on the right spot! That is good news....

Deb: Thank you for the link to those recipes!

Sef: Will definitely be trying the recipe :)

Bob: The storms sound scary!!!

And to all out there that I cannot post to this morning - Have a good morning!!!!

Sabrina

Good morning! It's chilly here in MN today, but rumor has it the weather might get better for the weekend. Yes! *happy dance*

Debelli - Oops! DF as in Dear Fiance. That's what I get for hanging out on a wedding board. We're getting married in Maui on 18 January 2003. I hope to be able to reach my goal by then. He's been very supportive of me. I was stressing about taking some starting measurements, and not wanting to know what the numbers say (it will depress me!). He suggested using a piece of twine, then taking a black marker and when I measure next, we can track the shrinkage without me staring at ugly numbers. And yes, we have DA mall - complete with no sales tax on clothing. I'm originally from California, so my friends and family that come visit make me take them every time they come out (ow, twist my arm). :lol:

sef, Toni48, and anyone I missed - Thank you for the welcome. It may take me a little bit to get into the swing of things, but it's nice to find such friendly people here!

gracious - where can I find that Eggplant Parmesan recipe? That sounds yummy!

Dinner tonight will be 93% lean hamburger patties (on a bun for DF) and steamed asparagus, with a small side salad. *making mental note to check for sugars in dressings* Does that sound reasonable?

Have a great day, everyone!

Jenn in MN
5'2", 189/185/130

Good Thurday Morning Everyone:wave:

Just got in from doing 3.5 mile in 33:53, was too tired and it's too hot to do the full 4.5 miles today.

I think I'm going to be on SOL, FROG & MELS DOOKIE LIST!!!:eek: SOL just e-mailed me to remind me about the WDW MARATHON and I went to register for the half-marathon and it's closed and won't let any more people register. I'm mad at myself for waiting, didn't think it would of filled like this and just kept procrastinating doing it due to $$ (I know SOL!!!!!). I'm hoping that somehow I can register for the full and only do the half and still be able to get in there, somehow! Now I feel like I've not only let the other gals down, but myself as well. I really wanted to do this and will see if I still can.

Scale is up today and I sure as heck don't know why!:shrug: Can't be anything wrong with what I've been doing, with the exception of not drinking enough water yesterday. Guess it's just some flukie weight gain and hopefully will be back down tomorrow. Here's all I ate yesterday:

6.5 blackberries
.8oz sf biscotti
1sl SF bread
3oz chicken breast
.4oz lf mayo
1oz onion/celery
1c extra cal. milk
1tsp carob
3.5oz sf spgti sauce
1oz 75% reduced fat cheese
1/2oz romano cheese
13oz steamed zucchini
1tsp agave
6oz zucchini dish (onion/tom/zucchini & garlic)
.2oz romano
8.7oz asian pear
1.6oz chicken
4oz lf cottage cheese
.6oz dried apple
5.5oz blackberries
.2oz pb

In using the raw apple stats, this gave me a daily intake of 1320 calories, 35 grams fat (25%), 156 grams carbs (48%), though only 125 are active carbs due to fiber 96 grams protein (29%), 41 grams fiber (great!!) and 1090grams calcium (fabulous).

GATOR, I also thought to use the raw apple info, BUT, I want to know what happens that all the nutritional values are less when the exact amount of raw apples are eaten dried. Just doesn't make sense to me, maybe I'm missing something:?: Hard to say on your meal out what would be the caloric intake, probably above 200, but not worth trying to figure it out, I never do bother on meals out unless it's something like OUTBACK'S meal of salmon and sweet potato, something simple instead of a meal you have lots of things thrown together.

NANCE, I was able to watch the last hour of FH, some of the first hour, but AMAZING RACE took presidence;) I wanted to see the first one and see why they chose to do this, what was given to them at the beginning, etc. Hope they repeat it!

MONET, the agave in recipes you should be using less than you would for sugar, but I guess if it's working out for you as you are currently using it, that's great!!!

BOB, glad to see you made it there safe and sound. I didn't know your MOM was going with you-who's watching SKEETER??? Hope the NB comes soon. My Sister went yesterday to the Dr., nothing doing YET, but she should be ready to blow in the next 2 weeks, though she hopes it will be next week. Have fun and keep us informed!!!

SEF, thanks for your insight of days gone by. I know I was born in the right time, I couldn't of made it back then!!! I'm afraid that maybe your metabolism has slowed down from not eating enough and that is why you aren't losing. It's an easy thing to fix!!! I can see your reasoning with the grapes/raisins, but if we were allowed grapes and you took 10 grapes, then dried them to make raisins and ate only those 10 raisins, why would this effect us any differently than eating 10 grapes? Eating 10 raisins have less cal, carbs, etc. than 10 grapes. I do have a BISQUIK TYPE RECIPE that's SB LEGAL on the board, I believe. Maybe you could try your quiche recipe with that???

JENN, thanks for that clarification, my brain can go dead sometimes! :lol: Sounds like a beautiful wedding is planned for next year and I'm SURE you'll reach your goal, it is very reasonable, and doable in the time frame you have given yourself!!! Just keep focused and you'll do it! Your DF sounds smart too, liked this idea with the twine-he gets kudos from me!:D Dinner sounded divine!!! When you get a chance, please post your BIO on our BIO BOARD so we can learn more about you:)

Going to go get something to eat and then try to post a few recipes on the board.

Hope you have a good day one and all!

Debbie
194/123/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

Hi Everyone!

Just checking in. I haven't been around too much lately. I had problems with my computer (mouse/keyboard-so I can't click to get into anything!). I have been too lazy to take the keyboard/mouse to be tested, and right now, don't have the bucks (We have Macs and replacement is a bit more expensive and harder to find than PC). I installed the modem on DS's computer, but don't get at it too much as it is in the basement where I don't see it too much and therefore am not on it much. ( My puter is in the kitchen so I'd be passing it several times a day). These days I'm just trying to get my emails answered.

I've gotten back in the swing of exercise and I'm eating about 90% OP these recent days. I actually feel skinnier after exercise. I stocked up on the oat bran pretzels and have used those to replace my crunchie, munchie chips. I also find that I don't need to eat very many to feel satisfied.

I'm going to my high school's 25 reunion in 8 days:eek: so I'm really trying hard in hopes of getting rid of a couple of lbs by then.

Hopefully, I'll have my puter working properly in a couple of weeks. It's kind of a good thing that I'm not on the computer a lot now cause I'm getting lots done, but I really miss you guys.

ROSALIE I sent you a PM a few days back when you were asking about roses. Sorry if I asked you anything you may have covered in your post, but truthfully, all I read about was the roses.

WELCOME to all the new people on the board. I think I've seen a few new names when I've had a chance to skim. This is a wonderful board full of support and friendship.

I've gotta go. Take care everyone!

Good Morning!

I decided NOT to weigh on the scale....and just WAIT until WIW! Yesterday (after the chinese lunch) I went to the Yogurt store and got a SF vanilla with SF Fudge topping.....and I had the worst gas ever!!!!:o....Of course the "attack" happened at work where I couldn't even talk a few steps without sounding like a bull frog bellowing! It was the worst.....warned Dan the Man when I got home to be on alert.....went into the bathroom, and thought FOR SURE the sound effects could be heard through the whole entire house! I've had the SF yogurt before no problem. so I'm going to blame it on the chinese! Plus I drank a ton of water and could just hear a full on chemistry factory going on in my stomach!

Deb....back to "Frontier House"...they got selected from 5,000 enteries...and at the beginning recieved training from people who have studied the the past, and what resources where available to them. They started out with so much money, and a ration of supplies...and it kind of went from there. Lat night was good...made me think alot about life in 2002! Room for improvement!

Jenn from Mn. Welcome aboard! Sounds like you have something pretty special to keep you motivated to do SB! Your dinner sounded fine to me! You can find the "recipes" on our recipe board, just click on it at the same place you go to click on this support board" and you'll see once you get into it, that there is a slew of recipes from the "1st quarter" and get your printer ready, because you'll want to print them out!

BOB Are you still with us???? Did you survive through the night? Did Skeeter protect you through it all??

Sef Sounds like you are doing well to me on your eating, but I don't think my opinion counts since I've been having trouble loosing this past week and Deb told me that I'm not eating enough either!:dizzy:

Well.....I'm going to get my coffee and chill out....get a little extra time this morning since I'm taking my son to the dentist and don't have to be in at work ASAP.

241/236/146ish

Still alive here and it is a good thing. It is gorgeous outside and the snow finally stopped falling yesterday and is all melted away. I am going to plant some wildflower seeds this weekend if the snow doesn't come back! The ones I planted last weekend in some of those seed starter things have all sprouted and I hope I can get some nice lil plants out of them.

Monet- Thanks for posting about the agave and splenda. I will do the same as you, even though Debelli said it should be a little less with the agave. I think I like my stuff sweeter. Whenever I have made other lc treats with the Splenda I never thought it was sweet enough.

Nance- It was actually Yellowrose who posted the Eggplant Parmesan that I made. I did however find the one you posted and that looks yummy too...albeit more work!

Jenn- The Eggplant recipe is on the recipe board listing, but I forget where. I believe it is on the most recent board. I have been looking through so many of them I am not certain. I will try and take a look but if you are interested before I get to it, just check out those recipe boards- there are all sorts of yummy things there!
Oh..I had it in my email so I hope I won't get in trouble posting it here for you Jenn! It was submitted by Yellowrose.

Eggplant Parmigian

Recipe By : Sugar Busters for Kids
Serving Size : 6

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
Basic Tomato Sauce
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Large Onion -- Chopped
2 Cloves Garlic -- Minced
2 Teaspoons Italian Seasonings
Fresh Herbs-Sage, Thyme, Parsley, Rosemary -- Optional
1 28 -Oz Can Crushed Tomatoes -- No Sugar Added
1 15- Oz Can Tomato Sauce -- No Sugar Added
Eggplant Layers
2 Medium Eggplant
1/2 Pound Provolone Cheese Slices
2/3 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Salt And Pepper

To make the basic tomato sauce: In a medium skillet, sauté the onion and garlic in the olive oil until tender, about 6 minutes.Over medium heat, add the crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce, stirring to mix. Add the Italian seasoning and whatever fresh herbs you like while continuing to stir. Lower heat to a simmer. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring frequently. This should make 5 cups of sauce.

Layering: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Peel eggplants (I personally leave the peel on.) and slice into 1/2 inch ovals. Rinse and drain eggplant slices. Salt and pepper eggplant and set aside.

Spray a 9X12 inch rectangular glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cover the bottom of the dish with 1 1/2 cups of the tomato sauce.
Place a layer of sliced eggplant over the sauce. Place single slices of provolone cheese over the eggplant and sprinkle with 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese. Cover with 1 1/2 cups of tomato sauce.

Add remaining eggplant slices and cover with additional provolone slices and Parmesan cheese. Top with remaining tomato sauce.

Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 to 45 minutes until eggplant is fork-tender. Uncover and continue to bake for 10 to 15 minutes to reduce the amount of liquid.

Deb--More on the apples. I agree with SEF, but want to elaborate even more. Raisins are not legal because of the concentrated sugars. You have to eat a handful of raisins to even make it a “snack.” And that is about 20 raisins. Twenty grapes is quite a lot, a large snack, in fact. If you could eat, say, 5 or 6 raisins, perhaps they would be “legal” but 5 raisins are ridiculous. The same for the apples. If you can get, say, 5 slices from a fresh apple, then 5 dried slices would count as an apple, same nutrients. I think the reason the grapes are legal, and not the raisins is that we can actually eat 10 grapes and feel “satisfied” but eating 10 raisins is not gonna satisfy us. I don’t know why. Perhaps the bulk and the water in the grapes has something to do with is, along with the visual effect of the tiny amount of raisins.

SEF--I remember when I was a freshman in college I lived in a dorm that was not air conditioned. No one thought anything of it then. You just used those big window fans. When I got married my in-laws went out and bought a new car with air conditioning just so they could drive to North Car. with the windows rolled up so that my mil’s hair would not get messed up. I though an A/C’d car was just the most extravagant thing! How times have changed.

Debbie--You just crack me up. I was reading your food list and saw 1 oz. onion-celery. I don’t think I’ve ever measured that little bit of onion. The calories in one ounce of onions must be less than 5!

Well, I’ve gotten my weight lifting in for the day. Hope to get in 3 miles walkinga this afternoon. I’m getting my hair done today, so may walk in the evening. My DH doesn’t get back in town till the weekend.

My post will look weird. I’m typing it in my word processing application and then copying and pasting into in post reply board for SB. Every time I do that all the apostrophes come out looking funky. And I don’t want to take the time to edit it.

I had a terribly exhausting day yesterday. Very traumatic. I don't want to divulge too much into it, but let me just say that this system sucks when it comes to the rape victims. One of my studens got assaulted, and didn't want to press charges (cultural issues, family, who knows....). We couldn't find one clinic who would take her and check her out for physical injuries, well, without having to wait in the emergency room for 12 hours.
I was very sad, and still am. Also angry, and feeling helpless. Nothing I can do, I guess. She is 18, and has to do it for herself.

After that terrible afternoon, I went swimming to the YMCA, where MY body got a terrificly abused by swimming more free style than I have swam in 14 years. Just my luck that it was a sprint night, and everyone was kicking my butt! (literally, they wanted me to go faster, because I was in their face).
May go for more today, or perhaps go spinning.
Because I ate late last night, I was up 1 lb today. I don't care. I know I got a great workout, and am sure I will be better in no time!

TRANQUIL – Thanks for the cudos! I haven’t actually gone spinning yet, but am definitely doing it very soon. My legs (thighs) are loaded with yuck! I hope your friends were able to boast new flexible skin there….!

NANCEMUNCH – (J) I should have taken my advice yesterday and not eat after 8PM. Oh, well. Scale is not everything, right? Yes, it looks as if you are not eating enough. When they measured my fat at the YMCA, they also told me how many calories I can eat per day, even if the only thing I do is sleep. It came up to be about 1700. If you have access to a measurement like that, it could be helpful. Our Nutritional Experts here on board could help you determine how much under your maintenance you should eat, to loose well and in a healthy way.

GATOR GAL – Yes. I am going to Lakemont Y, and then next week we are starting Masters swimming classes at the Cady Way.

JACK – k – You should go check out the Y again. They are thoroughly computerized, you can track your progress on line, do aerobics classes, Pilates, swimming…. Who needs a husband to keep you company!!! Do it for yourself! Make it your special you and yourself time. Works wonders for me (so far – 2days)

QUIVONDRA – We get out of school on 23rd of May. After that I am pretty flexible. Email me just before you are ready to come down here, and I’ll send you my phone number! It would be great to meet you. You look like a lot of fun.

DEBBIE - Thanks for checking out my site. I know there are plenty of spelling mistakes.... I do have an extra teapot right now, but it is nothing special. Brown earth tones, ...well, You've gotta see it. One of my vases is listed on ebay. You can keep your fingers crossed while you're walking....! :)

I'll check in later.

Vesna

I'm working on my food list for today, and have a couple of questions. Let me share my list first:

Breakfast: 1 lg. apple (green) w/ 2 tbsp. peanut butter (Smuckers natural)

Lunch: 1 lg. Artichoke w/ 1 tsp. mayo for heart; Eggplant and artichoke marinara (homemade, but with jar of Marinara sauce - it was Newman's Own, but don't have the nutritional info to check for sugars)

Snack: maybe 1 snack size SF jello, if hungry

Dinner: 93% beef patty, asparagus, salad (I checked MY dressing – Just2Good Parmesan Ranch, 0g sugars)

Overall, does this sound like a reasonable day?

So my questions, which are more like food recommendations.

1. A good SF Mayo? Trader Joes has one that rocks, but I don’t have a TJs in Minnesota. *sigh*
2. Need SF or low-sugar GOOD French dressing for DF. The Just2Good we have has 5g per serving.
3. Breads. Any national brands recommended? I currently have Pepperidge Farms Light (either whole wheat or something-grain), but not sure if I like it. Forgot to check sugars this morning.
4. Good, legal snacks. I am SO bad about snacking, so have to be prepared.
5. Exercise at home ideas? I have BodyFlex, Pilates, and Tae-Bo, all of which are gathering dust. Help!

Debelli – I posted my bio. Not much to tell, but it’s there all the same. :joker:

Gracious – Thanks for the recipe! I’ll test it out on DF before putting it in front of his son. I may have to pick up SB for Kids, too!

Thanks again everyone! :wave:

Jenn in MN
5’2”, 189/185/130 (by Jan. 18, 2003)

Hye All:wave:

Thought I'd get a post in before I head out the door.

Posted a few recipes and made the PUMPKIN BREAD I posted this morning, not bad at all. Have to stick it in the freezer before I end up eating more-you all know how that goes with me!:eek:

Haven't gotten any answer to my perplexing apple question yet. I have a few questions like that that I wonder about. For instance...when you make/buy natural pb, there's all this oil at the top. I pour mine out. I wonder how much that effects the fat/nutritional value of a serving of pb-gosh, I need to get a life!!!!!!!!!!!:rolleyes:

ZANNE, glad to see your post. I had keyboard trouble as well, but luckily, keyboards are easy to come by at garage sales down here and I was able to get one cheap, that worked! I due for a new computer, but don't have the money for one. I'll be crying the blues one day soon I'm sure! Have a good time at your reunion!!

NANCE, LOL! I can only imagine Floyd and Trixie must of been running in the opposite direction last night as well:eek: It probably was the chocolate and the stuff in that crap, esp. the malitol-that can do the doo for you!!! LOL!!! Poor DAN, your bedroom isn't all that big. Hmmm, did you play that game FRUIT mentioned called TURTLE with him???? On FH, the guy who had the store, how was that done as far as him being part of all this. Was the mercantile open the entire 5 months. Did you see that one guys house in Malibu-WOW!! RICH!!! I would definitely consider trying something like this, but doubt I'd make it long living like that, def. not 5 months, maybe 5 days;)

GRACIOUS, that eggplant parm dish sounds good. I have some eggplant, so I may consider doing that with a few little modifications (jarred sauce and less cheese).

GATOR, see, I would love to have something SB LEGAL that has only a few raisins in it, but don't have it because they aren't considered legal. THOUGH, there may be only 4-5 raisins in the serving I would have-same with some scones I saw, just a few of them, but don't embark on eating them. See, the apple rings I made yesterday, there were about 6-7 of them that weighed in at 6.1oz before drying and then only 1oz afterwards, and the nutritional info is not the same-I'm just wondering why the nutritional values change if it's only water being taken out and you are eating the same apple that was 6.1oz that's now 1oz.-kapish? Yes, I do weigh the onion/celery I put in my chicken salad. I grind up a batch and keep it in the fridge so I just add it to my chicken and mayo when I want a quick sandwich. If I know the nutritional info I always put it down-things add up, and quickly at that.

VES, sounds like you are getting good use out of that membership!! Keep up the great work, it will pay off in more ways than one. I think GATOR can help you figure out what to do with your student as I know she works with victims in some capacity if I member correctly. I loved the design of the teapot you had. Would like something on that order maybe washed in colors-when you come to visit, you'll see the type of stuff I like!!!

JENN, intake is hard to say without more nutritional info, but just to throw in my 2 cents from what you posted I'd say you weren't eating enough possible-again, hard to say for sure. Whenever you are able to have the luxury of having the nutr. info on packages, write down that info. Things like fruits and veggies that are fresh, including proteins (meat, fish, etc) you can look at a site like CALORIEKING.COM, FITDAY.COM or NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS TOOL 2.0 -among others to help you figure that stuff out. Also, do you have a food scale?? TRADER JOES-LOVE THAT PLACE, but alas, I'm like you and there's not a single one near me, yet, anyone coming down here that lives near one, or should I be traveling within a days drive of one, I'll make sure I have my list ready and have things brough back (just ask MEL and NANCE). They do have a mayo that's good. I personally use HELLMAN'S LOW FAT MAYO. I'm not much for mayo though, will only have it in a chicken/tuna/egg salad sandwich or a dressing I can't taste it in-I hate it otherwise. Can't answer on the French dressing, never use it, but will see if I have a good recipe handy. Bread...for toast I like using the EZEKIEL SESAME BREAD, for sandwiches, the FLOWERS SGSF BREAD. You can also have sourdough bread, as long as there's not a bunch of crap in it. I buy RUDY'S SOURDOUGH at the local HFS, which is delicious, though I don't eat it often. WW pita is a staple item in my home. Snacks...besides the usual celery sticks, hmmm, not sure. I don't actually "snack", per se as I eat small meals throughout the day. I do snack on fruit I guess and sometimes make my "milkshake" which definitely fills you up. Another good idea is take a cup of skim milk and stick it in the freezer with the beaters to your mixer for about 20-30 minutes and then whip it up and put a little sweetener and extract in there and that's pretty good, and filling too.
Exercise, I'm outside walking/jogging, I too have tapes I've bought and never done, so I don't have room to talk in that dept. Thanks for posting your BIO-it was nice to learn more about you:)

Okay, I'm outta here. Will try to check in before I go to the weight training class tonight!!

Toodles

Debbie
194/123/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

Sorry that I haven't been posting, but I was getting caught up at work and then I had a hundred other things. I'm back and I will try to keep up. I missed WIW but my weight was 244. I haven't been doing that great, but I will do better this week. I type more later.

Hi Gang,

Well it's cold and rainly here. All that shopping I did every night for an outfit to wear to the Derby party was for nothing. No sandals and capris tonite. Will need a rain jacket. Didn't get to go to the track today, (saved some money that way though) too rainy, so boss took us to lunch. Nice.

Now for you,:)

Jenn in MN, Welcome. This is a great WOE. Your DF will never miss those potatoes after awhile. This is a great board for support. Wow a wedding in Maui that sounds wonderful Congrats. My DD is getting married in May of 03. I tried to convince her to do something like that, but she is going with tradition. Good luck. Your dinner sounds pretty good.

Tranquil, Don't worry about the mistake on your goal. You are so motivated that 1/2 pound will be there any day.

Gracious, You better kick that pneumonia girl. On the age-perfect body thing. I figure usually after 80 people start becoming a burden, so give me the perfect body for awhile and I'll be ready to check out by then. LOL

Toni, On the nails and tanning, I feel I am worth it, 64 lbs going strong. I'm doing something for me. Besides fat loks better tanned. Quit sending all that weather my way. Tornado warnings again the last 2 nites. I was leary about going to the tanning bed during a tornado watch. That could be bad for many reasons. LOL

Deb, hope that finger is ok. Maybe that's a sign you shouldn't cook. LOL I'd use it anyway. How was the weight training class? The party is at their home. They live in a historic mansion.

Bob, I guess you got more of the storm than we did. We just got rain for about 1 hour. Aren't you glad you had a basement? Do you have one in Fla?

Sef, Hope you are feeling better soon. Get some rest.

Deb, What a bummer about the WDW marathon. Hope you can work out something to still get in. That pound will be gone in no time.

Zanne, good to hear from you. Hope you can get the computer fixed so you can get back on the board.

Nance, What a hoot! I am rolling in my chair reading about your "stomach" problems. I don't think it was the chinese.

Vesnoid, How awful about your student. The system does suck. Your workout sounds really good. Good way to work off some of that frustration. Don't worry about that pound.

Jenn, The only french dressing I have found is a sun-dried tomato vinegarette. It's pretty good though. I buy Grant's Farm 100% WW bread. Don't know if your store carries it.

Shmily, Glad your back. Hang in there.

Probably won't get to post Friday or Sat. So have a a great weekend everyone.

Fillise, Don't drink too many mint juleps. Have fun

Jackie
257/193/145
10-10-01

Hi everyone!

Man, I have been busy! I have not really had a chance to post for a few days.

Ok...first of all....WIW was very good to me again. The scales were going b/t 123-124...today, a solid 123. My goal was 125!!!!!!!:) So for that I am so ever thankful! Now....it all starts.....can I keep it off? As long as I do not go over 128....I will be happy...or will I?
I still look in the mirror and see fat Kim. Sick, I know, but I see my big thighs, butt, and gut. Will I ever look at me and say....you are fine? I doubt it! That is a head thing.

I went w/ my daughter to the Newport Aquarium today....it was AWESOME!!! The whole place down there was really so neat. I love that sort of stuff.

Gracious....I am w/ you on the perfect body. I love what you said and how true it is. I just have to think.....would you be happy? I am happy....I am at peace w/ my life 100%....but would I really like my body even if I got to pick it out? Not sure.

Hope everyone has been feeling better. Beth..hope SD is ok.
I hope Jason is doing ok and the docs find out what is wrong soon.
I forget who it was...someone had just lost their nephew. How is your sister doing?

Gotta run....so much to do....so little time!.....and tonight......
SURVIVOR...and ....CSI!!!!!!!:lol:

Well to my horror, I ordered an unsweet iced tea and got a good gulp in of SWEET tea!!! AHHHHH, POISON!!!!! For lunch today I went to the mall and bought the cutest plaid capris to wear this weekend. While at the mall I ordered a fresh fruit salad and slice of quiche for lunch - I ate the inside out of the quiche - threw the crust away - and I only ate the apple, grapes, kiwi, and I hope I did not ruin anything but had a couple of bites of the honeydew melon....it tasted great, excellent, delicious, oh my :) what a wonderful lunch :dizzy:

SURVIVOR NIGHT!!!! Yeah!!!!! and CSI of course.....

Vesna - the friend that comes to mind most was very chubby when she started spinning classes a couple of years ago - very short legged looking - she is now thin, healthy and looks so much taller because she is just all leg - no loose skin. Incredible what those classes do to you - and look up the amount of calories burned per class - you will die! Fantastic!!!! Good luck and take it easy - one friend said she could only do a few minutes the first few months - and then it got easier and easier and so FUN!!!

Jenn - Welcome from another newbie - this is a great support group!

Schmilly - How are you and your beautiful baby doing! 1 pound is something - good job!!!

Deb - Famous Amos is definitely not the cookie one ;) hahaha - and I did have just what I said - the veggies...yummy..... Have fun with your class!!!! And, I am really looking forward to finding a weekend that I can take say a 3 day weekend and come visit you!!! Maybe I can pick someone up on the way down? I can fit probably at least 3-4 extra people in my little SUV.... :D

Gracious - glad to hear the snow is gone! Now you can enjoy Spring again :)

Nance - I got to watch the Frontier show last night - was very good!!! I am sorry I missed the first episodes and hope that they replay it soon - want to catch the whole thing!

Well, this prisoner has a whip lashing coming if she does not get back to work - I got out at 6:00 p.m. last night - but out at 5 tonight :) I want to get stuff done before company comes over to watch Survivor....I think we are foregoing the dinner at my house tonight though, too much to do to cook for everyone - or they can bring stuff....maybe I will make those nachos again - this time like Deb suggested using the ref beans, sour cream and salsa and cheese and a little bit of the jalapenos - I love hot, but not everyone else :(

Toodleloooooo, Sabrina

It's me again!

Since I won't get to post for Friday Funnies, I had one my DN sent me which is cute and appropriate for us SB so I am posting early.

LIFE AS A FEMALE BEAR
>
> If you're a bear, you get to hibernate. You do nothing but sleep
> for six months. I could deal with that.
>
> Before you hibernate, you're supposed to eat yourself stupid.
> I could deal with that, too.
>
> If you're a mama bear, everyone knows you mean business. You swat
> anyone who bothers your cubs. If your cubs get out of line, you swat them
> too.
> I could deal with that.
>
> If you're a bear, your mate EXPECTS you to wake up growling. He
> EXPECTS that you will have hairy legs & excess body fat. I could
> deal with that.
>
> When you awake from hibernation, you have lost 60 pounds. I
> could deal with that.
>
> I wanna be a bear.

One more, sorta appropriate,




Subject: The Love Dress
> > >
A woman stopped by unannounced at her
recently married son's house. She rang the doorbell and walked in. She was shocked to see her daughter-in-law lying on the couch, totally n@ked. Soft music was playing; the aroma of perfume filled the room. What are you doing?" she asked.
I'm waiting for my husband to come home from
work," the daughter-in-law answered. "But you're n@ked!" the mother-in-law exclaimed."This is my love dress," the daughter-in-law explained.
"Love dress? But you're n@ked!"

"My husband loves me to wear this dress," she
explained. "It excites him to no end. Every time he sees me in this dress, he instantly becomes romantic and ravages me for hours on end. He can't get enough of me.
> > > >
The mother-in-law left. When she got home,
she undressed, showered, put on her best perfume, dimmed the lights, put on a romantic CD and laid on the couch waiting for her husband to arrive.
> > > >
Finally, her husband came home. He walked in
and saw her laying there so provocatively.
> > > >
"What are you doing?" he asked.
> > >
"This is my love dress" she whispered, sensually.
> > > >
Needs ironing," he said.
>

Jackie

You both were posting when I was so I missed you -

Kimmy - What great news about your weight!!!! You must be on cloud 9!!! glad you had a great time at the aquarium - I will be right there with you tonight with our tv shows :)

Jack-K - sorry about the weather spoiling things - nice to be taken to lunch by boss!!! Thanks for your encouragement! You are a sweetie!!!

Well to all - have a good afternoon!!!!

Sabrina

Well -- I am going with my mom to her doctor's appointment. She will be seeing what they are going to do about her paul-lips. I know that is misspelled, but it's how the word is pronounced. She doesn't have cancer, but she has something that can turn into cancer so they will have to remove it. It's in her girly stuff. (If everyone knows what I mean.) She is hoping she won't have to have a hysterectomy. Keep her in your prayers!

kimmythekid -- congrats on the 123! ;) I understand what you mean about the seeing your thighs and other stuff. When I had lost my weight, I felt the same way.

Tranquil -- thanks for the reminder about CSI. I love that show, but somehow always forget when it comes on. I tend to watch Charmed on the WB. I will be watching survior as well! Madison is doing great. (Except for the teething phase) Yes -- the wonder world of teething. The dreaded place heard of, but never visited until NOW! 3:00 am morning wake ups to the panic of a 102 degree fever. Good news -- It's two teeth and not one. If two come each time then that is half of the time I have to spend in teething land.

Jack-K -- that was hiliarious! I can relate to both, but I want to be the bear!

Well -- it's 3:39 pm here and I leave work at 4:00 pm! Tomorrow is friday (of course everyone knows that) I love Friday because it's the last day of work and I can rest on Saturday.

Posting during lunch time....

Vesnoid-I know the scale isn't everything...but it feels like it to me this week because it's not moving in the direction I want it to go. Deb did do a thing for me on how many calories I should eat, etc. but I'm LAZY to record and figure it all out. I'm realizing I probably should since I'm in this funk of being 100% OP and haven't gone done, and just get better in tuned with my body.

Jenn from Min-Doesn't look like your eating enough for breakfast. Save the apple with p-nut butter for a snack and have a bigger breakfast. I noticed you don't have any bread or pasta...
Whole wheat of course....Don't pul a me, and cut your calories too much because then you won't loose weight! I have a Trader Joes right down the street if you want me to mail you some of their mayo :)

Deb-In regards to Frontier House....the people were allowed to buy from the merchant every six weeks. He didn't live near them, they just had the store set up for when they needed to get their provisions.

Jack-k-Wait til I get one of my irritable bowel syndrome attacks and have an ER to get into the bathroom...now those are really entertaining stories!

Tranquil-I am sad that Frontier House is over....The families had to live there for 5 months...and then the show got condensed
to 3 days viewing....too bad it's over.

Gotta get back to work. Check in with everyone later.

:mad: :mad: :mad: Deb, you are on my you know what list!!!! I got an email from WDW marathon people this am saying that the 1/2 had closed and wondered about you. Now I don't need to wonder! Do they take a waiting list? I'm sure some people must drop out before-hand.

OK- I'll stop screaming.

I never got to the computer yesterday, but WIW was good, back down to 135 and I know I'm gaining muscle (I can see all sorts of new muscles) so I'm still at goal and the body fat % must be going down.

Kimmy- Glad you had fun at the aquarium. I can totally relate on the body image problem. I know I look better than I have in 20 years (except for the saggy skin problem), but in my head, I'm still huge and when I look in the mirror, I see a fat woman. My eyes immediately go to whats left of my stomach fat, and ignore the muscles on my lean legs and arms. We've all been brainwashed, and I don't know how to get past it.

Vesna- Good luck at the spinning classes. I would get a removable gel seat if I were you. When I did a spinning class, I couldn't sit down without wincing for a week. It was a good workout, tho.

Nance- Your "attack" sounds like what happened to me after Debbie introduced me to her beloved carbolite. It tasted delish, but a hour later- hoooeee! Nasty after effects. I think it's the malodextrin for me.

Sol- WTG on the walking, sorry your ankle is still bothering you. Have you had it looked at?

I probably won't get on tomorrow, so here are my Friday funnies, too:

A guy named David received a parrot for his birthday. The parrot was fully grown, with a bad attitude and worse vocabulary. Every
other word was an expletive. Those that weren't expletives were, to say the least, rude. David tried hard to change the bird's attitude
and was constantly saying polite words, playing soft music, anything he could think of to try and set a good example.

Nothing worked. He yelled at the bird and the bird yelled back. He shook the bird and the bird just got more angry and more rude.
Finally, in a moment of desperation, David put the parrot in the freezer. For a few moments, he heard the bird squawk and kick and
scream. Then suddenly there was quiet. Not a sound for half a minute. David was frightened that he might have hurt the bird and
quickly opened the freezer door. The parrot calmly stepped out onto David's extended arm and said, "I believe I may have offended
you with my rude language and actions. I will endeavor at once to correct my behavior. I really am truly sorry and beg your
forgiveness." David was astonished at the bird's change in attitude and was about to ask what had made such a dramatic change
when the parrot continued, "May I ask what the chicken did?"

another:

A man was sick and tired of going to work every day while his
wife stayed at home.

He wanted her to see what he went through so he prayed,
"Dear Lord, I go to work every day and put in eight hours while my wife merely stays at home.

I want her to know what I go through, so please create a trade in our bodies."

God, in His infinite wisdom, granted the man's wish.

The next morning, sure enough, the man awoke as a woman.

He arose, cooked breakfast for his mate, awakened the kids, set out their school clothes, fed them breakfast, packed their lunches, drove them to school, came home and picked up the dry
cleaning, took it to the cleaners and stopped at the bank to draw out money to pay the power bill and telephone bill, drove to the power company and the phone company and paid the bills,
went grocery shopping, came home and put away the groceries. He cleaned the cat's litter box and bathed the dog.

Then it was already 1:00 p.m. and he hurried to make the beds, do the laundry, vacuum, dust, and sweep and mop the kitchen floor. He ran to the school to pick up the kids and got into an
argument with them on the way home. He set out cookies and milk and got the kids organized to do their homework, then set up the ironing board and watched TV while he did the ironing.

At 4:30 PM he began peeling potatoes and washed greens for salads, breaded the chops and snapped fresh beans for supper.

After supper, he cleaned the kitchen, ran the dishwasher, folded laundry, bathed the kids, and put them to bed. At 9:00 PM he was exhausted and though his chores weren't finished, he went to
bed where he was expected to make love, which he managed to get through without complaint.

The next morning, he awoke and immediately knelt by the bed and
said, " Lord, I don't know what I was thinking. I was so wrong to envy my wife's being able to stay home all day.

Please, O Lord please, let us trade back."

The Lord, in his infinite wisdom, replied, "My son, I feel you have learned your lesson, and I will be happy to change things back to the way they were.

You'll have to wait 9 months, though.

You got pregnant last night!!!"

mel
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Thanks for the input! I’m planning tomorrow’s menu, and will try to eat more. :lol:

I’ve found a WHOLE FOODS MARKET here in MN! I’ve been here a year, missing TJ’s and Whole Foods a LOT. I am SO thrilled to find it here! Guess where I’m going shopping tonite? *happy dance*

Another question that I’m not sure about… Can I make a “smoothie” from grapefruit and orange juice, frozen strawberries, and plain yogurt? Should I add some protein powder to it? If so, any recommendations on brand? I know the taste can vary greatly!

Debelli – I’m registered at Calorie King. That’s where I found this board, by reading an old post of yours. :) If I maximize my food for today, I’m eating about 1200 calories. You’re right, that’s too few! Um, I don’t have a food scale. I don’t know much about them! Glad to hear about the sourdough bread. There’s a bakery here that specializes in “European Style” breads with no/low sugar, but they’re expensive, and I don’t know if I like the taste. If Whole Foods out here has similar bakery items to California, they have a sourdough that’s just two or three ingredients, no added sugar. That will work for me, and Dan (my DF) discovered he likes it when we went to San Francisco for a holiday. Oh, another question for you. Agave? What is it, and you mentioned a syrup??? And what is your milkshake?

Jack-K – Thanks for the welcome. I don’t know if I’ll ever get Dan weaned off of those potatoes. It’s a Minnesota thing, apparently. The best I can hope for is that he’ll only have them occasionally, at his relative’s homes. I will see if I can find the Grant’s Farm bread!

Tranquil – It’s good to know I’m not the only newbie here! Thanks!

Nancemeister – I will attempt to eat more in the AM. I used to have a peanut butter sandwich on lite bread, then modified it to the apple. Maybe I should do the sandwich still (with SF bread!) and save the apple for a mid-morning snack. I am not a pasta fan – never have been. Usually I’ll make something like Crockpot Chicken or Beef Stroganoff, and skip the noodles for myself. I’ll look for WW pasta and give that a try. If it passes the DF test, I can use that for a serving for me. Thanks for the offer of the TJ’s mayo!!! Let me see what Whole Foods has, but I may just take you up on that offer!

Have a good evening, everyone. I hope to get a short walk in after work, then Dan and I are heading down to look for a bicycle for me. He loves to bike (bikes to work in the spring/summer), and so does his son. I’m hoping to join them on the weekends.

OH!!! I forgot, but who mentioned spinning? My gym offers it, but I’ve been petrified to try it. It sounds like a great way to shape up, though!

TTFN!

Good afternoon. Just dropping in to say hi from Texas. Man is it hot in my neck of the woods. And dry..man..not a drop of rain to be seen this week they say.

Someone was asking about the Agave earlier. For me I've found I can use about half as much or less than I do of the sugar. And still end up with a sweet goodie.

Welcome Jenn! You'll be blessed by this group. They are awesome...motivating and down right helpful.

Mel and Kimmy....you both are beautiful, fit looking woman. I hope one day you can see yourselves that way.

Nance...you have brought new meaning to chinese food. :dizzy:

Well I know I missed half the board...forgive me. ((((Everybody))))

Love,
Crystle

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Debbie--I agree that it is confusing why something that is merely dried--which is just removing the H2O--would have a different caloric value. Indeed, I wondered why cooked garlic would be less than raw. So I understand your question. Lacking an answer, I would go with the raw value. But you will probably find a good answer in all your research on the internet. :)
As far as the raisins, since you are under your goal by about 7 pounds + or -, I bet you could have a few raisins if you wanted. For example, if you found some good healthy bread that had cinnamon and raisins, I donÕt think the 4 or 5 raisins in a slice would do you in. IÕm hoping that when I reach goal I can go on a maintenance plan that would include the former ÒforbiddenÓ foods in moderation, as long as I was maintaining successfully.

Vesnoid--Give TLC WomenÕs Center a call. They are open Mon-Thurs 9:30 -4:30. Perhaps they can give you some information for a referral for your friend. I work there Monday mornings. You can call and ask for me, Gail, and IÕll look through our referral file and see what I can find.

Jack-K--I wanna be a bear too!!!

Kimmy--congratulations on reaching goal. WeÕre all eyes and ears to see how you will do with maintaining.

Schmily--That is TOO cute--Paul Lips instead of polyps. It certainly makes it sound a lot better than it is. WeÕll keep your Mom in our prayers.

Gotta go fix din-din. DH is out of town so IÕm fixinÕ for one tonight. A tilapia filet, marinated, with veggies and salad. Will get my walk in later.

Well, I see that THIS time when I copied and pasted from my word processing program, all the apostrophes and quotes did their funky thing. I don't know why sometimes it comes out OK and other times it doesn't. Hope Suzanne sees this and can figure out what's up.

HiedieHo All!!!

A warm day for sure. Went to NH today but did not go to gym. I hurt my back last night while getting supper in one of those stupid people tricks. I was carrying pot of noodles ot sink to drain them and tripped on the throw rug in front of the sink. I did mange to tip the pan away from me so did not get scalded but did twist my back. With my back I have things that seem so ordinary, throw me out of kilter. Oh well! This too, shall pass.

Okay girls, I used to be blond in my youth. Tell me what is spinning, I know y'all aren't making yarn!

TRANQUILL - Hope you like the recipe it is a favorite for us.

JENN: How clever your DF is with the twine! Nice he is supportive. I had a co-worker that went to HI for her wedding, it was beautiful! I use Nature's Own Sugar Free Whole Wheat Stone ground Bread. I can get some Sugar Buster's products here. They make a Multi Grain brain that is wonderful! Find that in the fresh bakery department if they have it. Ken's salad dressings are pretty good and most are legal. I usually use nuts, fruit, yogurt, of SF Jello or pudding for snacks. Triscuits are good too with cheese. I like cheese and it is an easy snack. Also like cream cheese and tricuits. I like the thin variety of triscuits best, Als you can make your own pita chips using WW pita bread. Only takes a few minutes to do. I do up a whole bag at a time and they keep well.

GATOR - An A./C car!! WOW!! To this day I like to drive with the windows down. Except when going.....then I roll up the front ones so my hair won't blow. On the way home, who cares!?! Let it blow.

SHMILY - Of course we missed you!

Take care all, shirley

Hi:wave:

Had a busy day at work to-day. Didn't have time to get on line and read any of the posts and it looks like everyone was very chatty to-day. I missed WIW but I did manage to shake off the extra pounds I had put on last week after pigging out, plus another 1/2 pound. Now at 194 1/2 pounds.

Deb - You say you couldn't eat a whole chicken. I did just that the other day. I bought a precooked one in the grocery store and had half for lunch and took the rest to work for my dinner. O.K. so it was a very small one but I still felt kind of piggish. :ink: You know I just can't imagine eating just one cookie. I don't think it would work if I got my son to hide stuff from me because he probably wouldn't be there when I wanted it :lol:. Anyway for the time being I am not eating any snacks made with starchy carbs. I'm restricting the starchy carbs to the morning and the rest of the day just having protein, veggies, beans/lentils etc. I've been snacking on fruit and peanuts. I'll stick to this for a while and see if I get any results. I was down half a pound from the 195 that I have been hovering around for the last six months so maybe it will work. I checked out dried apples on the Aussie GI Database and this is what it says:

Apple, dried, 30g = GI 29, Carbs 24g: Fresh Apple 1 medium, 150 g = GI 38, Carbs 18. So even tho the carb content is higher in the dried apple, the gi is lower. Here's the new address for the Aussie Database if anyone wants to check it out. You just have to type in the name of the food and it gives you the gi and the carb content.

http://www.calvin.biochem.usyd.edu.au/GIDB/search.htm

HeartMom - I wouldn't worry too much about those sizes as long as you are going down, even if it is very slowly. I was very happy a while ago when I could at last get into a size 14 but clothing varies so much in size even with different styles in the same brand. I bought a couple of pairs of shorts last week and they were a twenty and they fit tighter than the 14's. Go figure. Do you include beans/lentils in your menu? I find that I get much less hungry when I include them, particularly when I am restricting the starchy carbs like bread, pasta, rice etc.

Sef - I made the Zucchini Casserole for dinner last night and it was wonderful. We had it with lamb chops and cauliflower. I usually make a sauce when I have cauliflower but didn't need to with the casserole. I made the Mexican Chicken tonite - it was good and I have enough left over to take to work for lunch for a couple of days. Did I see you mention prunes. They should be legal as the gi is only 29.

Jack-K - Thanks for posting that info about the gasoline. I'll surely be passing it on.

Trishaloo - I hope your son can get the help he needs.

Tranquil - Congrats on reaching your mini goal.

Toni48 - I just love blackberries . When I was a kid in England we always used to pick them but you hardly ever see them in Canada. When I was in Texas several years ago we stopped at a restaurant for breakfast and they had pancakes with these beautiful big blackberries in a sauce and they were wonderful.

Have to stop for now. Haven't read all to-day's posts yet but have to get back in the kitchen and finish off the dishes. Welcome to all the NEWBIES and congrats to all the LOSERS this week.

Bye for now.

Marie.

Good Evening!!! I feel like I'm the board, morning, noon and night!
Can't help it...need to check in...see what the skinny is with everyone!

Did GREAT drinking two monster bottles of water today. Tomorrow...the "E" word...exercise. Since doing this WOE I have so much more energy than usual. I see so many people out, running, looking fit, and I just say to myself "I'm next!"

Went with one of my girlfriend to a clothing store at lunch today and she said "Nancy..we've have got to get you some new clothes"....we didn't have time to shop...but I wear the same thing all the time. Black pants, and alternate tops...I see so many cute things, and can't wait to buy new clothes, but refuse to but anything at my size (20). I don't have any intention of staying at this size much longer.

Kim You mentioned that you are doing sit ups....do you really think they help? I always thought the help your upper abdomen, but what about the lower part? I have like an apron of fat hanging on me and would love to get rid of it. My Doctor said "Just loose 30 pounds". Since you've lost weight, how has your body turned out?

CountryMom I would like to ask the same to you...how has your body turned out since you've lost the weight? Do you still see yourself as overweight like Kim or do you see the "new you"?

Meliris Do you think that SF Yogurt has the ingredients in it for brewing the fart-factory? I didn't have a problem last time I got frozen yogurt there, or maybe it was just the combination. I notice I get gas with dairy products, but still drink my milk. Oh well!


Well, I've got to see what's going on for dinner.....

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04/15/2002

Hi y'all. I haven't had time to look at the past few days' posts, but I wanted to give you an update on my mom. The surgeons were quite surprised when they went in. They were expecting to do a hysterectomy, gallbladder and deal with the obstruction. When they got in they did find a benign cyst on the ovary that they removed. They also found a tumor in her pancreas. Needless to say we were, and still are, in a state of shock. There was no need to do the other planned surgery and the tumor is not operable. They will call in an oncologist in a few days to give her options about treatment. I haven't freaked out yet. Don't know when that will hit. She did have a good night last night. I stayed at the hospital with her since my sister spent the night before and will have to take the bulk of the responsibility from here on out since she lives right next door to her. She sat up for a couple of hours two different times today so that's good. Anyway, that's the story for now. Just keep us in your thoughts.

OK, re. the apple information that Rosalie gave, if one medium apple which weighs 150 gms is dried, then how much does it weigh. If it weighs 30 gms. then it should be equal to equal. Perhaps the 30 gms. of the dried apple is more than one fresh one. Just more comment on the dried/fresh apple discussion.

Rosalie--I identify with you re. hovering around the same weight. I’m just determined to get off this sticking point and have taken some steps to be even more careful with counting my carbs.

Music--We’re thinking about you with your Mom. I hope things go really well for her and y’all too.

I walked just 1 1/2 miles because it was getting really dark by the time I got to my extra out of the neighborhood loop. In fact, I was tripping over some branches down in the street from yesterdays rain. It was too dark to see them. So, I was cautious and decided to just come home. I’ll hit the pavement tomorrow morning to get in my 3 miles.

WATER HAS BROKE....CONTRACTIONS ARE 3 MINUTES APART!!!! ON THE WAY TO THE HOSPITAL!!!!! :eek:


Hopefully we'll have a NEW BABY by breakfast time :D

JACKIE...We got the rain out here again today...DOWN POURS...
No OAKS for me tomorrow...I'm hoping to be holding that new little bundle ;)

Sorry I can't be sociable...but I'VE GOT TO RUN!!!!

AUNTIE BOB!!!!! :smug:

[COLOR=deeppink] I almost forgot to post my menu for the day! so here tis!

Breakfast: Large glass OJ
Lunch: Huge salad w/ 1 can tuna fish (180 cal.) and Ceasar Salad Dressing (140cal)
2 slice SB Multi Grain bread w/ butter
Supper: Pork chop, broccoli, 1/2 large sweet potato
Snack: Double portion of SF pudding (too much)
Drinks: 2 Diet Pepsi, 3 seltzeers, 1 diet ginger ale, qt water

I can't believe how I feel after eating the pudding. It was just too sweet and I feel icky from the taste, it is repeating on me. I usually make chocolate or vanilla but made butterscotch this time. Tasted good going down.

ROSALIE: Glad you liked recipes. I have always liked prunes even as a little girl. If I haven't had any in a long time, the give the trot effect the next day but after that it's ok and they don't bother me.

Well, gotta go.

Take care all, Shirley [COLOR]

:wave:

Just got back from the gym and boy am I glad I went. Turns out I'm at 152.5, down a pound and a half since last week. I really thought I had gained! Well, you can imagine that this motivated me to keep on truckin' I didn't make my mini-goal, but I almost did. The next one is a little easier to make. I've started eating sandwiches on whole wheat bread -- I was doing somersizing where you can't mix proteins and bread -- I missed it so much and I realized how filling bread can be. I had an egg sandwich this morning and I was so full still at 2pm. Crazy.

Found this assessment thing on Ivillage.com...it was quite interesting in that it does a full body assessment. Have you seen this thing Deb? If so, what do you think?
http://www.ivillage.com/topics/fitness/0,10707,165506,00.html

music teach- I'm terribly sorry that you have to go through this. You, your sister and your mother are in my thoughts.

Nance- There are a lot of exercises for the lower abdomen..do some searching online and you'll find them :) Proud that you're so confident that you won't be a size 20 for much longer. I have to say that I agree :D Since starting this WOE I need less sleep and I'm aware of my body. When I walk, I can feel my stomach muscles tensing and my leg muscles working. Before my posture was so bad and I'd just schlep around instead really thinking about what my body was doing. I think that when you're excited to be thin and to exercise, you know you really want it..and that you'll get there!

Sef- Spinning is a class on stationary bicycles. The instructer plays music and you have to bike to the music, changing resistance when the instructer tells you to. IT IS NOT EASY!!! I've done it a few times..you burn 400-500 calories in a 45 minute class. i'd say the torture is worth it!

Jenn- Welcome to the board! Sounds like you're well on your way to being a Sugar Buster for Life! Spinning is a great class, but again..it's not easy. Fortunately, you can go at your own pace and not look like an idiot (like in step class :LOL:) Give it a try! :)

Tranquil- What willpower you have! I would've devoured that quiche crust!

Kimmy- congrats on reaching your goal! I think we all feel the same way about our bodies, and when you reach your goal, you're like "now what?". If you really could use some toning, then focus on that. If it's in your head, then do some toning of the mind :)

Jack-k - I hear you on the cold and rainy. I'd like some consistancy here!

Deb- I'm as stumped as you are regarding the apple dilemma. It's a obvious to me as "which came first, the chicken or the egg?" In any event, I'd tell you to relax and eat them for heaven's sake. But, that's just me...young, ruthless and carefree ;) As for coming to see me...I don't expect you too..Miami is way too far from St. Pete. Also, if my BF brother's GF pops out a kid while I'm there..I may be stuck at the hospital on MY vacation. Some people!! ;)

Vesna- Sounds like a plan. I think it doesn't look good for me as far as free time. See my response to deb. But I will e-mail you before I leave no matter what! Also, that's terrible to hear about that girl. At my college (eckerd college in st. pete) there were so many rapes and assaults..I couldn't believe how poorly they handled those situations. I hope that she's ok..

Ok that's it..going to spend some time grooming myself..because i'm worth it!

Well girls I am still here. It has been so busy at work that I don't know if I am coming or going. Next week should be slower. It's as if everyone called each other up and said lets go visit China Lake.

I have to get going, but I wanted to say I am still here.

Night all
:)

Cyndi

Hey ya'll! It's past this ole gals bedtime but I wanted to stop in and say goodnight. And catch up on the latest post of course. Oh but first let me tell you the snakes are out...yucky pooey. I almost stepped on a baby one the size of a pencil on my walk tonight. I don't care how small, a snake is a snake. Last year we saw so many walking. I'm gonna get some hiking boots so I don't have to worry as much. Those little ones are hard to see come evening. And during the summer that's the only cool time.

Tina ..Your family is in my prayers. (((hugzzz)))

Nance ..Hmmm how has my body turned out. I lost most of my chest..LOL My tummy is in sad shape. One c-section and 83 pounds has not been good to it. I am pretty sure that some of it is loose skin and not fat. I have places that still have extra skin. People can't tell really but I can. My arms are actually pretty good if you look below the elbow *smile* Same thing on the legs..look below the knee...LOL Do I see the fat me.....not exactly. I see my flaws and the flab that needs to go still. And I worry about getting big again. It's been an interesting journey to do this right. I've been thin before. I starved myself down to 118 about 9 years ago. And still wanted to lose. So I have to praise God for bringing me out of that.

Quiv You are doing good. Another 1 1/2 pounds is great.

Bob Can't wait to hear about the new little one.

Thank you all for your posts. They are encouraging and motivating. And it's really cool to know we all face similiar things in our weight loss journey.

Love,
Crystle

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Toni - what a cool name for your dog - Possum! A friend of ours MIGHT be giving their female heeler to us. Cross your fingers. Bandit really needs a playmate. They are the coolest dogs! And so smart its scary. The little wheels are always turning in Bandit's head, "Hmmm, she said no, so how do I get away with it...?" :devil:

Deb - that's a good idea! I need to train Bandit to nip my heels when I'm a couch potato, so that I do some exercise!

Ok, I'm going to take a guess on the dehydration nutritional loss of apples - I think it's similar to when you cook or freeze something, it degrades the vitamins and minerals. The difference between steamed and boiled veggies for example. That's why it's better to buy fresh, the frozen and canned foods have all lost some nutrients. Any takers on that theory?

Warning - unless you REALLY love soy nuts - do not try Soy butter, a peanut butter alternative. It's got that funky greasy flavor that soy nuts have. I love edamame (fresh soy beans), and even small amounts of soy nuts, and real soy milk (but they add sugar) but YUCK, that was one of the worst things I've tasted in a long time. :p

Sef - those Aussies are smart, whether they're Cattle Dogs or Shepherds, and boy do they have energy!

Gator - just another AC quip. My GPs lives in Taiwan, where of course it's hot as you-know-where, especially during the summer months (when we would visit). It would pour and pour rain, then stop for 1 hr, the sun would come out, dry everything out, then it would pour again. This was the cycle throughout the day! It was so humid and muggy. Nobody had AC. Actually very few homes had refrigerators, they still had ice boxes in the floor. Anyway, there were fans in every room. They thought I was weird for putting damp towels on the fan (it cools the air - I got that from a science book). The only places that had AC were the department stores (nobody shops there, they go to the street markets) and the movie theaters. We went to the movies A LOT! :D Three years ago I went back, and now the homes have AC (and refrigerators).

Now in Tucson, most people have evaporative cooling (swamp coolers) not AC. Since it's a dry heat, they work pretty well - unless it gets humid. Some upscale houses have both - that is dual cooling systems. And the apartments all have AC - pretty expensive for renters.

Kimmy & Meliris - re the body image distortion. That eating disorders class that I took was taught by 2 counselors - one a recovering anorexic, and the other was a recovering bulimic. Their contention was that you're never recovered, but always recovering. The recovering anorexic counselor told us of a session she had with a teenage anorectic. She pointed to the girl's thigh and asked her if it was a normal size. Then she pointed to her own thigh and asked the girl to compare it with hers. When she looked down at her own thigh she thought "oh my god, it's huge!" She had to counsel herself that it was the distorted body image that she made her think that way. So, even though this was what she did for a living, it still remained with her.

Jenn - I recommend Aria Vanilla protein powder for women. I found it at TJ's. Much better than the vegetable protein powder I had previously, and not as obvious in the smoothie.

Music - wow... I'm sorry about your DM. It's good they found the tumour, though. Sometimes it makes a difference. My prayers are with you.

Nance - have you tried the Lactaid pills when you consume dairy? My DH is lactose intolerant so I bought some. They seemed to help but he neverr emembered to take them! I was having some difficulty with dairy for a while and they helped me. I don't think you have to take them 20 minutes before the dairy ingestion NOW, but I could be wrong.

Sef - I hope your back feels better. I truly believe in chiropractic care (I can't afford the continuous upkeep), but drugs help too. I hold my stress in my neck and shoulders, so I was getting continuous muscle spasms. To top it all off, I wrenched my lower back. So, I went to the chiropractor because all the MD did was give out drugs which I didn't tolerate well (hard to do ANYTHING on pain pills and muscle relaxers). :dizzy: But sometimes the wrench in your back has pulled all the muscles out of whack too. That's where the chiropractor comes in handy for a few sessions.

So your car AC was 2wd60? 2 windows down, and 60 mph? I had a non-AC car for 4 years! That was a really stupid thing to have in Arizona. I will never do that again. :lol:

Cool beans for all the losses! Cooler beans for those still hanging in there! I'm still fluctuating between 129-131, TOM and really feeling it, so that's ok, I'll just look to next week. :)

Hi everyone! :)

It's been a while since my last post, so I wanted to check in and report my progress. Losses are slow, but I *am* still losing. Lost a couple pounds in 2-3 weeks. I hope everyone is doing well and feeling good. I'm sleepy as I just got home from a concert! My sister and I went to see Pink here in Phoenix. Good show! It was her (Pink's) first ever show as a headliner, so her dad was there and she videotaped the entire thing. Small venue so it was nice and intimate. Sure am tired after standing for over 5 hours lol. Time to get some sleep. Bye

Good Morning ladies!

The last time I came to the board was Monday night! So, needless to say - I can't read 7 pages of posts before I go to work this morning!!! I guess I'll catch up tonight or tomorrow!

I just wanted to let y'all know I'm still here. I've still got blood in my urine and I'm having a cystoscope done next week. The mystery pounds are gone and at least that is good news!

Well, I'll check back when I have more time!

Missy aka Snotty Bubblebiscuit
284/247.5/170

End of the work week and by now you girls should know how I love it. Been an at-home-mom now for over 8 years but now that I am babysitting Monday to Friday, Fridays take on a whole new meaning to me! :dizzy: Freedom! Amazing how my own 3 kids are just that much easier to deal with.

The bummer thing today is I seem to have gained a pound. I am not letting it bother me though because I know we all have variations. I did however eat too much legal stuff yesterday. I am taking an antibiotic that you MUST eat with and I was a moron and didn't..then was nauseated and vomited. I ended up eating 2 SGWW tortillas to try and settle my stomach then at dinner ate one more as a bun for my hamburger. So much for my 1 starchy carb a day thing.

Tonight we are invited to some folks house for dinner and I know it won't be legal at all. I will try my best though. Hopefully it will be meat, veggies and a salad on the side. That dinner out last week with no salad, blew my mind! Saturday night we have dinner at someone elses house too, but I have started her into SB and she is doing her own version of it, so hopefully that dinner will be more legal. Must confess I am looking forward to not cooking dinner for 2 nights in a row! :s:

Daramus- Nice to see you surface. Good to hear you are still losing!

Fruit- Get yourself taken care of and congrats on those mystery pounds being gone.

musicteach- Not only is your mom in my thoughts, she is in my prayers. Cling to the Lord, in times like this it really helps to remember He is our Rock and our Refuge.

sef - Sorry to hear you hurt your back. Those throw rugs in the kitchen can be a hazard...maybe secure it down if you can or get one with a sticky bottom so you don't hurt yourself again. Thankfully you didn't burn yourself with that boiling water!

Quiv- Thanks for posting that url on the body assessment. I love checking out sites like that!

Rosalie- Speaking of blackberries, I bought a tiny box of them yesterday at the SuperCentre. They amounted to a handleful and cost me $3.99!!! I just had to buy them and scarfed them down on the ride home! :o They were tasty. I really wanted the raspberries but 1/2 pint cost $4.99 and I just couldn't bring myself to spend that much even though it was just a dollar more.

Nance- I was still laughing at your gaseous situation last night when my hubby asked me why I couldn't stop! :o At least I was in the privacy of my own home and not at a workplace like you. It is nasty, isn't it? It always happens to me and I seem to get that gas with a vengeance. I wonder if we could take anything to stop it...when I want a SF treat, I am going to have it...gas or no gas! :lol: Poor hubby.

Kimmy- In response to the age/body thing again. I guess for myself, I have true *joy* in my heart and that *peace that surpasses all understanding* in the true biblical sense...yet, these carnal things are so hard to deal with sometimes. I agree that it is a head thing and that is what I want to help prevent for my daughter. I guess the perfect body or a body that we view as normal is the added bonus!

Debelli- I can't believe I am asking this after being on SB so long, but I have only had WW pasta twice though. When it says that we can have 1/2 cup WW pasta..does that mean 1/2 cup raw or after being cooked? I guess I would also like to ask the same question about rice and oatmeal. Thanks for verifying this for me.

That is it for me now. Have a great weekend...Anyone off to see Spiderman tonight? Hubby and I look forward to seeing that one. Used to watch the cartoon as kids and I can still sing the whole theme song and remember all the words! :cool: Talk about getting a life, huh? ;)

Good Morning! This has been quite a week for me, and it ain't over yet! I have to finish the wedding cake, and groom's cake to be picked up tomorrow afternoon, then move on into the bridal shower for my daughter. The other daughter had her drama class play last night. I was proud and pleased to see how well she does on stage. Unfortunately, we did not get home until 10:30, and she had to have international food today for World History. So....I am baking a quiche and will have to run it over to the school when it is done for her to have by that class.

Last night, I decided to begin testing some theories. I had been reading the healing diet that Dr. Mercola has on his website. Instead of eating a normal dinner, I ate only fruit, then a bit of boiled chicken and some raw veggies. This morning, I was down another pound, and the extra one that showed up yesterday was gone too! New all time low! This is going to be hard to do, but I want to start eating dinner at about 5, and having no starches after about 3pm. Hubby gets home at about 5, and likes to do his workout before dinner. He maybe eating alone.....


ROSALIE and GRACIOUS: Come on down for a visit, if you like blackberries! They grow wild all over the place here. You can pick buckets full for free. And do you like blueberries? I have six very good size bushes...help yourself! ;)


The quiche is done, and I have to take it to the school. I will try and catch up later! Sorry I have not been very attentive to each one on here. You all deserve better than I am giving right now...

I feel like I have really been gon a long time. Just a few quick post from me this week....I have felt like something is missing. It is so beautiful outside today, and will be this whole weekend!!!! I think I am going to buy our family Kings Island passes....which is an amusement park...I love it there. I am a big coaster fan, and my kids, well...4 of the 5, love it there. That way, I have a place to go and walk my buns off w/o knowing it. So we will have zoo passes and KI ones. Our neighbors go w/ us a lot to KI, so it makes it really fun. We live about 15 minutes from there.

I have read all the posts..but did not take notes. Bad Kim:?: I will try to remember what I wanted to say.

Fruit...
I hope you are feeling better soon! Are you in pain or just peeing blood? My heart really goes out to you!

Someone asked me about the SIT-UPS...for me, they really do seem to make a difference. Having 5 kiddos...I have a lot of flab. My hubby says he can really see the difference. My abs feel tighter and I did lose an inch in my weist in one month.
SAD NEWS.....I lost 3 1/2 inches in one month in my BOOBS!!!! I can't believe it!!! I could handle the 1/2 inch lose under my breasts.....but not my breasts!!!!!:( So I did have to move down a size......now I am a bigger B....I should not feel that bad. But DH...he is a boob man:lol: That will not help our situation.....;)
I guess you gotta take the bad w/ the good.

To those who responded to the body image thing....it is sad. I know I will never like how I look. I will always find something that does not look good. That said.....I do feel so much better now about how I look than I felt back in Jan. when I sarted Atkins. I am very motivated to keep it off. But, I was very motivated before;) I have kept one pair of big pants just to be a reminder. I think this problem is like being an ex-smoker or drinker. You always have to deal w/ the issue.....even if you don't drink or smoke anymore, you still are addicted. That is how I am /w my weight. I have never like how I looked and I will probably not get over that.
You know what is funny....am I bet I am not alone here. When I got heavy again, I would look back at photos and wish I looked like that......but when the photos were taken, I was not happy then either. I am going to really try to see me for the inside and not the out....and keep working at the out.

Gracious...
Good question. I usually go by the package and what is says. Maybe I should start to babysit so when 2 or 3 kids leave, I only have 5 left.....NOT!!! You are good. I think it is harder to BS cause you are limited. Are you allowed to take them places, like the pool or zoo? I hope you get some nice weather this w/e!

Deb...you had posted about the scale a while back. I am totally addicted to the scale. It is like a ball and chain. But you are right about not wanting to gain and see the good news when it happens. I was to a point a few years ago when I did not weigh and I gained....I think I gain when I do not weigh. What I really hate is when it is up......and it happens no matter what. But then you start to get sad and beat your self up. I weigh 123..and have for 3 days now. But I really do not think that is maintainable for me as I am 5'7"....so when it goes up, I will be sad. That is what I hate.:mad:

I know I am missing so much. I will do better....

Today I am going to Jungle Jims for the first time. Pray I do not over spend!:lol: For those who do not know, it is a HUGE food store w/ all sorts of "special" items most food stores do not carry. Lots of legal SB stuff!

:wave:

I just can't seem to get my act together since starting work. I don't know why but I'm just flat not eating enough... It's hard to make myself eat when all I want to do is sleep... and I don't want to eat before I lay down..LOL.

I've only been getting about 800-900 calories in a day, which is NOWHERE NEAR ENOUGH... and it shows on the scale... it's stuck. Actually it's up a little this week, but that's cause TOM is coming next week. I don't sweat those ups, cause I know where they came from and they always go away after TOM leaves.

Even on days where my calorie count is higher, it's because of LOUSY choices of OP foods. Like yesterday for example. I *FINALLY* located the Snyders Oat Bran Sticks... let me tell you that if you haven't tried them yet...DONT. They're EVIL! I strapped that bag on like a mare straps on a feed bag... ate the whole thing while I sat there at my desk at work... EIGHT SERVINGS. WTH was I thinking?!?!?!?!?!? Hey at least I managed to get my calories in right? :dizzy:

I'm eating mostly legal starchy carbs all the darn time, and not anywhere near enough veggies, protein, or anything else. I'm trying to start today on the DETOX PATHWAY... HELP ME DEB!!!

This morning I had:
1 scrambled egg
1 cup Fiber One (Having a little lack of fiber problem, this helps!!)
1.5 cups of .5% acidophilus milk
It's about 325 calories so far...

I'm 'planning' (who knows around here):
10am - orange for snack

12ish- 1 can tuna, 2tsp mayo, 1 chopped dill pickle and no bread cause I can't be trusted with it! :s: I've gotta go to the grocery store tho cause I'm out of veggies and I want a green salad with it... so I'll have that too.

This is one of my 2 second shift nights, and I leave home at 3pm... so DH cooks for the kids and I need to fix something for just me. (Tomorrow I'm making shrimp fettucine marinara and taking some to work!! It will be my only starchy carb for the day)
Tonight I'm figuring a Grilled Chicken Breast (I buy them frozen/pre cooked so I just nuke it for 3 minutes and it's done!) And Green salad... and I'm not sure what else would carry well.

Sometime today I'm gonna have a SF Biscotti snack. I don't want to cut my snacks out completely, because I found that if I totally don't allow myself treats, I go overboard with them once I give in and I don't want to set myself up for that. But I've gone back to the way I was when I first started the plan and limit myself to ONE biscotti a day! ( I love aunt gussie!!)

I think one reason I'm so down about all this is because I went to buy uniforms Wednesday... well I know good and well that I can wear 14's because I do it all the time. I happened to have on a pair of 16's that day (I kept 2 pair of 16 jeans because I LOVE the style..lol) and plus it's the week before TOM, so I like the extra room when I'm feeling icky. Well these uniform pants run SO SMALL that I could keep the 20s on and had to order 18's!!!! I guess that just depressed me. Of course on the flip side... if I was still at the size I was when I started SB 3 months ago, I'd have had to buy about a 24. It's all in how you look at it I suppose... but when you JUST got into a nice new size, and you have to buy pants 2 sizes larger... it's just sad :(

Anyway... I'm off to do laundry and dishes and sweep the floors, see if I can't get a little activity into my day!! :) Sorry I rambled on and on!

Good Friday Morning Everyone:wave:

Got in my usual 4.5 miles this morning in 45:45. Was only going to go 3.5 miles due to my legs feeling tired from the wt class last night, but pushed myself to go that extra mile. Since I don't go out on Saturday I figured tomorrow I'll have a day to recuperate.

Scale is the same today, nothing new to report on that front. I guess being at goal for so long good news on the scale for me is hard to come by:rolleyes:

Did post a few recipes on the recipe board yesterday, so do check them out. JENN also posted one. Michael and Lauren both tried the PUMPKIN BREAD and liked it, surprisingly so. After it cooled down and has sat a day, I'm glad I took it out of the oven after 45 minutes. What seemed to be too moist is actually just right. It's half gone and today I will cut myself a piece and stick the rest of it into the freezer, before it goes bad sitting on the counter.

SHMILY, glad to see your post. I know how people get so busy and it's hard to get a minute for yourself sometimes. Hope you get caught up and things get back to "normal" soon :) Good luck to your DM with the polyps.

JACKK, I do believe you are right, not only the fact that I CAN'T COOK, but I'm a hazard to myself when I try to cook!!! WOW, those people sound like they have a beautiful home-I love going into homes like that just to see how "the other half" lives!!! I can tell you, no one here in FL have basements-you dig, you hit WATER!!!! Oh, but how I wish we did, another place to store more crap would be wonderful!!!!

KIMMY, CONGRATS on the scale-you are doing so well!!! You are not alone when it comes to how you see yourself in the mirror, I am the same way and I'm sure there are others on the board who have the same feelings. I don't know if there's any way around it for me. I like what the numbers on the scale say-but the body I look at doesn't reflect the same feelings. If I had some surgery, a whole body makeover, I'm sure many of those feelings I have would change. Yes, it's a head thing!! Okay, here's my unrequested 2 cents. Your weight is too low. That's a weight for someone of my little height, not someone of 5'7" tall, unless you are a small framed woman, than that would be the lowest you should be. Again, just my 2 cents.

TRANQUIL, ick, I can't imagine drinking a sweetened tea, must of taste like pure sugar!:eek: Sounds like you ate OP during lunch at the mall, I commend you!!!!:D Wouldn't that be wonderful if you came down and brought others-VES I'm sure would be game, she's planning on coming down sometime soon-I have a van, so whoever you bring in your SUV, then from down here I can cart you all around:) LMK!!!

MEL, I KNOW, I KNOW. I'm on my own DOOKIE LIST!!! I'm mad at myself, you really have no idea. I've already sent 2 e-mails to WDWM headquarters to see if anything can be done at this point. Trust me, this wasn't done intentionally! I want to be in that marathon!!! I'm going to keep trying! Great to hear the scale is back down. We can't stress when it goes up a tad, it's bound to happen once you reach your goal weight, just look at me. Yeah, it would be nice if the scale would just stay down, at one number of your choice, but unfortunately, it just doesn't work that way.

JENN, we have WHOLE FOODS down here and they have some great stuff! See if they have their own brand of WW eng. muffins there-they are WONDERFUL!!! They should also carry the RUDY'S SD BREAD, at least the one down here does. See if they have the FF tortilla's in the refrig. section-they make great burritos, and if you like the triscuits, their woven wheats are a better choice. I know you shopped before at WF, but just wanted to point out a few things I buy that you may not be aware of (and there's other things too). The smoothies are fine, but best to have the fruits eaten whole, of course. If you do them once in a while, they're okay-if you need the protein, then you can use some powder. I would definitely invest in a food scale if you are going to journal your food intake. I've had mine for about 8 years now. Nothing fancy, though it is digital. You can find them at BED BATH & BEYOND, or even WALMART, and of course, the web. Mine weighs in ounces and in .10 increments. I've been thinking about buying myself a new one that weighs in ounces & grams and has a bigger capacity as mine only weighs up to 2lbs. I've definitely gotten my monies worth out of it! AGAVE SYRUP is an organic sweetener extracted from the agave plant down in Mexico. It's low on the GI and totally SB LEGAL. This is what I use in baking instead of sugar. Also use it the once in a blue moon where I may have a pancake, and some people use it to sweeten their drinks. The WF down here has it, so look at yours where they have the maple syrup-if they don't carry it, they can order it! Tell them the brand name is SWEET CACTUS FAMRS. At this time, they are the only company marketing it. To me, it tastes like corn syrup, and the consistency is thinner than honey-I love it!!! My "milkshake" is a cup of milk, tsp of carob powder, 1/2tsp coffee extract, couple dashes of cinnamon thrown into a blender. I add 1 1/2 pkts of Stevia and then about a cup of ice and blend it til smooth-delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!

COUNTRY, it's hot, humid and dry down here as well-my grass is sounding crispy when you walk on it and it's looking mighty darned brown now. I have to go buy a new hose and start watering it before it dies altogether. Between the heat and no rain, things are looking grim as far as the lawn goes. Snakes:eek: ICK!

GATOR, so far, no good answers on my apple question. I tend to ponder thoughts like that for a while. Like, when you buy a new jar of all natural peanut butter where all the oil is at the top-well, I pour off that oil-so my question would be, just how many calories and fat grams and anything else did I get rid of from doing that-not a single answer to that question can be found on the web, but I know it's worth something!!!

SEF, do I have to worry about you again!!! Geez gal!! Thank goodness you didn't burn yourself or fall face first into the edge of the counter, though I'm not sure screwing up your back is any better. I hope you take it easy today!!! Okay, you STILL aren't eating enough my friend-will try to call you soon to discuss this!!!!

ROSALIE, CONGRATS on losing those found pounds, and then some!! Good news I love to hear! Okay, but you didn't eat the whole chicken in one sitting. I could probably do something like that, but wouldn't, don't eat the dark meat anymore. You'd be surprised if your DS hid your stash and doled it out to you once in a while, or when needed. You tend to forget about it, like outta sight outta mind. I think you can eat starchy carbs until late afternoon without a problem, it will help in the evening I think, vs just eating them in the morning-but whatever works. I think it's good you are giving this idea a shot. I'm surprised the dried apple info you found lists MORE carbs than the raw, though-my info was the other way around. Are you sure of this? My raw apple was 6.1ounces and had 26.5gr carbs, and the one you listed is 100gr. about 3.5 ounces.

NANCE, glad to see you on the board morning, noon and night, feels like OLD TIMES!! Soooo, what was this mornings exercise?????:s:

MUSIC, thanks for the update on your Mom. I hope she recovers well and quickly. What are they saying about this tumor? When will they get a biopsy back on it. Praying it's nothing and that whatever needs to be done can be done easily for her. Keep us informed.

BOB, boy, you do have perfect timing!!! Glad she waiting for AUNT BOB to arrive before going into labor. Let us know how everything goes!!!!

QUIV, CONGRATS on being down a pound! I'm sure you were not only surprised, but happy to see that loss, considering you thought you'd gained. Here's a little hint of what I do when I make a sandwich-only use one slice and slice it into two with a very sharp serated knife-never miss having 2 real pieces that way. That's a good site you posted, going to take me a little time to see all that's on there-THANKS!

TREE, I agree that cooking or freezing would change the vitamings and minerals, but the caloric value? Loved the cartoon you posted at the end of your post with the dragons-too cute!!

DARAMUS, glad to see your post and to hear you are still losing! My DS loves PINK. I remember when I took my DD to a NSYNC CONCERT about 2 years ago and PINK was one of the opening acts. Glad you enjoyed yourself!

FRUIT, glad to hear those mystery pounds have now disappeared, now if we could only get that blood problem to disappear as well!

GRACIOUS, why not take a dish, or two of things you KNOW you can eat that others would enjoy as well for dinner tonight-you can easily plan ahead, or even call the hostess to ask her exactly what is on the menu, which is what I do without any hesitation. It's no secret to anyone that I'm on a certain WOE and I wouldn't hesitate to tell someone either-better safe than sorry;) I'm not a big lover of pasta or rice, so I don't have it all that often either, but that's suppose to be a cooked portion. For me, when I do pasta now, I do a 2oz dried portion and cook that and count that as my 1 serving. I've always measure my rice as a 1/2 cup cooked, though yesterday saw where 1/3 of a cup is considered a serving. Not sure about oatmeal as I don't eat it unless it's something I've baked it into to-will try to get that info, though maybe a 1/2 cup???

MONET, CONGRATS on being down to your all time low-WOO HOO!! That's wonderful news to hear. Hey, it never hurts to try something new as long as it's not something ridiculous!!!

BETH, if you plan you won't have trouble getting enough to eat. I'm sure this new job and the weird hours aren't helping either. When you don't have consistent sleep hours it can easily screw up your system. Try to get into some kind of a ritual that will keep some conformity in your life and plan to take meals that will not only fill you up and help you stay focused, but that will also make sure you get in your required daily intake-nothing worse than trying hard to lose weight, doing everything seeminly right and then not losing all because you aren't eating enough-easily fixable.

Can't remember who sent this to me, (SEF ?), but thought it was good to post today:

When I was in my younger days
I weighed a few pounds less
I needn't hold my tummy in
to wear a belted dress.

But now that I am older
I've set my body free;
There's comfort of elastic
Where once my waist would be.

Inventor of those high-heeled shoes
My feet have not forgiven;
I have to wear a nine now,
But used to wear a seven.

And how about those pantyhose--
They're sized by weight, you see,
So how come when I put them on
the crotch is at my knees?

I need to wear these glasses
As the prints were getting smaller;
And it wasn't very long ago
I know that I was taller.

Though my hair has turned to grey
and my skin no longer fits,
On the inside, I'm the same old me,
Just the outside's changed a bit.

Gotta go get something to eat-can't believe it's almost 10am already!!!

Have a wonderful and fabulous weekend! Will check in later.

Debbie
194/123/129
Sb since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

HideiHo All!!!

I've seen different versions of this. On some level we can all relate!

Beware of Children!!!

For those who have children (or grandchildren) nearing this*age, this is* a warning.

For those who have not yet had children, this is birth control.

The following came from a woman in Austin, Texas.

Things I've Learned from My Children... (No Kidding):

1. A king size waterbed holds enough water to fill a 2000 sq. ft. house four inches deep

2. If you spray hair spray on dust bunnies and run over them with roller blades, they can ignite.

3. A 3-year-olds voice is louder than 200 adults in a crowded
restaurant.

4. If you hook a dog leash over a ceiling fan, the motor is not strong enough to rotate a 42-pound boy wearing Batman underwear and a Superman cape. It is strong enough; however, if tied to a paint can, to spread paint on all four walls of a 20 by 20-foot room.

5. You should not throw baseballs up when the ceiling fan is on. When using the ceiling fan as a bat, you have to throw the ball up a few times before you get a hit. A ceiling fan can hit a baseball a long way.

6. The glass in windows (even doubled paned) doesn't stop a baseball hit by a ceiling fan.

7. When you hear the toilet flush and the words "Uh-oh", it's already too late.

8. Brake fluid mixed with Clorox makes smoke, and lots of it.

9. A six-year-old can start a fire with a flint rock even though a 36-year old man says they can only do it in the movies. A magnifying glass can start a fire even on an overcast day.

10. Certain LEGO'S will pass through the digestive tract of a four-year old.

11. Play Dough and Microwave should never be used in the same
sentence.

12. Super Glue is forever.

13. No matter how much Jell-O you put in a swimming pool you still can't walk on water.

14. Pool filters do not like Jell-O

15. VCR's do not eject PB & J sandwiches even though TV
commercials show they do.

16. Garbage bags do not make good parachutes.

17. Marbles in gas tanks make a lot of noise when driving.

18. You probably do not want to know what that odor is.

19. Always look in the oven before you turn it on. Plastic toys do not like ovens.

20. The fire department in Austin , TX has a five-minute response time.

21. The spin cycle on the washing machine does not make worms
dizzy. It will however make cats dizzy.

22. Cats throw up twice their body weight when dizzy.

23. The mind of a six-year-old is wonderful.

And last but not least: The First Grade...True Story

One day the first grade teacher was reading the story of the Three Little Pigs to her class. She came to the part of the story where the first pig was trying to accumulate the building materials for his home. She read "..And so the pig went up to the man with the wheelbarrow full of straw and said, "Pardon me sir but may I have some of that straw to build my house?" The teacher then asked the class, "And what do you think the man said?" One little boy raised his hand and said, "I think he said 'Holy **** a talking pig!" The teacher was unable to talk for the next ten minutes.

Okay....10 minutes to post before getting into the shower....Can she do it?

Red1-Glad to see you post...was ready to call "911"!

CountryMom-Thanks for sharing your weight loss info. with me. Are you working out at all to tone up? What did you look like at 118? Curious minds want to know!

BOB-The suspense is killing me...are you an AUNTIE or not?

Tree-My friend has brought in dry/roasted/salted soy nuts as snacks...not too bad. Soy butter sounds nasty...I might try almond butter though! I'll try those lactaid pills and see if that helps!

Daramus-OMG...I thought you didn't exsist! Glad you had fun at the concert...any concert is fun LIVE. My Dad is from Peoria Illinois...where about do you live?

Fruit-Glad to hear your having a cystoscope. Hopefully they find out what the skinny is with you. Glad to see you post...Missed you!

Gracious-I'd eat a salad or something before going over to your friends for dinner...If it's anything like the last dinner...could be dangerous! The gas attacks90% of the time only happen at work!:o Don't ask me why I'm so lucky! Thank goodness the bathroom is right down the hallway!

Monet-Did I hear quiche? You will post the recipe later, right?!

Kimmy-Have fun at Kings. Sounds like a great time! Let me know what the skinny is at Jungle Jims. Maybe we can trade goods from Trader Joes! I love stores like that...and so does DEB, so watch out if she comes to visit, because she's a shopper!

Beth-You're the second person to mention SF Biscotti...what's the brand. I love biscotti. I also have a few recipes, that I might try to make legal and see how they come out. I agreee with what you said about cutting out stuff, it would just set me up from trouble.
Even if I eat SF pudding I still feel like I had a treat!

Deb-Exercise...Did my alarm go off? It is on Dan's side of the bed. All I remeber was waking up, and seeing him still sleeping and cuddled up and went bad nighty-nite....At least there is still this evening!

Sef-Kid funny was great! I'm going to have to save that one!

OKAY...2 minutes over my limit...got hop in the shower. Check in later. Big weekend coming up with sister from No. Cal, hubby, niece coming today, brother today from So. Cal, Uncle from Nevada tomorrow, along with other sister/hubby from So Cal, so should be fun...Oh, plus a baby shower to boot on Saturday, just to stir things up!

[COLOR=deeppink]FRIDAY FUNNIES



A 92 YEAR OLD MAN WHO LOVES TO FISH WAS SITTING IN HIS BOAT ON *A LAKE WHEN HE HEARD A VOICE SAY, "PICK ME UP."
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HE LOOKED AROUND AND COULD NOT SEE ANY ONE. HE THOUGHT HE WAS DREAMING WHEN HE HEARD THE VOICE AGAIN, "PICK ME UP."
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HE LOOKED IN THE WATER AND THERE FLOATING ON THE TOP WAS A FROG.
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THE OLD MAN SAID, "ARE YOU TALKING TO ME"?
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THE FROG SAID, "YES, I'M TALKING TO YOU. PICK ME UP AND KISS ME AND I'll TURN INTO THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN YOU HAVE EVER SEEN AND WILL GIVE YOU THE MOST WONDERFUL SEXUAL PLEASURES THAT YOU HAVE EVER DREAMED OF."* * THE OLD MAN LOOKED AT THE FROG FOR A SHORT TIME AND THEN REACHED OVER AND PICKED IT UP CAREFULLY, PLACING IT IN HIS FRONT BREAST POCKET.
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THEN THE FROG SAID, "WHAT ARE YOU NUTS, DIDN'T YOU HEAR WHAT I SAID? I SAID KISS ME AND I WILL GIVE YOU SEXUAL PLEASURES LIKE YOU HAVE NEVER HAD."
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THE OLD MAN OPENED HIS POCKET, LOOKED AT THE FROG AND SAID,* "AT MY AGE I'D RATHER HAVE A TALKING FROG". [COLOR]

Good Morning All:

Woke up to Kitty kisses on my elbow, puppy kisses on the face, and precious child’s kisses on my cheek and big smiles - nice to wake up with so many kisses!!! Our weather is not nice, so humid you could cut the air with a knife, and foggy and grey -
blah!!! Yuch! Oh well, I am stuck at the office, so it should not matter..... but the good thing is the office has ordered me a special cake from Baskin Robbins made of sugar free ice cream - and something else, don’t know what it is yet!!! and the best of all is that I pack and tomorrow I head to Orlando for my B’day Getaway! Yeah!!!!! DS was told this morning that I am 25 and he is really 3 and that I fed him growth horomones and steroids, so don’t plan to join the Olympics :devil:

I ended up having triscuit nachos again for dinner while watching Survivor - I used low fat cheese, fat free beans and jalapenos with hot taco sauce that said “0" sugar - it was yummy, hit the spot, until the heartburn early this morning :( But, the scale did not budge, still at WIW weight..... I did not walk - probably could have made that scale budge if I wanted to! CSI was really really gruesome last night, but I liked it better than last weeks - and of course, I wanted Tammy voted off and YEAH!!! I got what I wanted!

Sef - Hope your back is on the mend - you need those nonslip things under that rug!!!! Glad to know you were not scalded - that would have been really a killer!!! I plan to enjoy your recipe to the fullest :)

Fruit - Good luck at the doctors for your scope - I hope this solves the mystery and you can be healed!!!

Kimmy - It is so great to have those annual passes to the amusement parks - I always get one for Disney for ds and I - this year when the Disney expires, I am going to get Universal’s.... so we can ride their fantastic roller coasters - we too are coaster fanatics - just something about that thrill and adrenalin rush!!

Monet - that is fantastic about the loss!!

Gracious - have fun at Spider Man!!!

Rosalie - Get back on that wagon ;) and hope today is a good day!!!

Nance - Glad you got to go out shopping - my favorite past time!!!

Music - My thoughts and prayers go out to you with your mama!!!

Bob - so what is the news about the bouncing baby???

Quiv - Great JOB!!!!!! The crust of the quiche - just get it away as fast as you can and then you are not tempted - hehehehe ;)

Country - EWWWWW - Snakes!!! That is yuch!!! I heard moth balls spread around the property or area keeps them away...

Tree - do I know those Swamp Coolers so well - ughhhh, when monsoon season comes along in Tucson, you want real A/C!!!! I lived there for a few years, and still have many relatives in that neck of the woods, along with Northern Az around Flagstaff and
Snowflake....

Daramus - Pink concert sounds like fun!! Congrats on your loss.

Beth - I hope that scale budges down soon !!!!

Deb - I will let you know what schedule will be like so that I can visit!! Sounds good about being carted around, the traffic is a bit unnerving down there! I do much better driving in NYC than in your neck of the woods - hahaha.....

Well toodoooloooo, Sabrina

LAST ONE I PROMISE!


The Rules - According to A Man

Subject:* * The Rules...from a man's perspective

Subject:: The Rules...from the Man's Perspective


We always hear "The Rules" from the feminine side. Ok, we are now going to hear the rules from the man's side. These are the rules!

Please note ... these are all numbered "1" ON PURPOSE.

1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down.

1. Sometimes, we are not thinking about you. Live with it.

1. Shopping is NOT a sport, and no, we are never going to think of it that way.

1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine. Really.

1. Crying is blackmail.

1. Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one: Subtle hints do not work. Strong hints do not work.* Obvious hints do not work. Just say it!

1. We don't remember dates. Mark birthdays and anniversaries on a calendar. Remind us frequently beforehand.

1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every
question.

1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.

1. A headache that lasts for 17 months is a problem. See a doctor.

1. Check your own car's oil, please. It's really quite simple.

1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument. In fact, all comments become null and void after 7 days.

1. If you won't dress like the Victoria's Secret girls, don't expect us
to act like soap opera guys.

1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways, and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one.

1. Let us ogle. We are going to look anyway; it's genetic.

1. You can either ask us to do something or tell us how you want it done, not both. If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.

1. The relationship is never going to be like it was the first two
months we were going out. Get over it.

1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings. Peach, for example, is a fruit, not a color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.

1. If it itches, it will be scratched. We do that.

1. We are not mind readers and we never will be. Our lack of
mindreading ability is not proof of how little we care about you.

1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," We will act like
nothing's wrong. We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.

1. I'm in shape. ROUND is a shape

Yes! It's here!

Yesterday I guilted my best friend into starting going to the YMCA with me. So we came up with a schedule:

MON - Spinning from 6 to 6:45
TUE - Swimming from 7 to 7:45
WED - Swimming from 7 to until we almost drown
THU - Swimming from 7 to Drowning
FRI - Spinning from 6 to 6:45

When I start my vacation, after May 23rd, We will also do PILATES at 8 Am, which is a wonderful YOGA kind of exercise. Did wonders for my back!!

QUESTION – Do those of you who are on the pill also get stuck in the mid cycle? That would explain what’s UP now. I work out like a maniac (almost) and gain. Well, to tell the truth, I had too much fat in the past couple of days, but was still below 1300 calories.

DARAMUS – glad to see you back. Are you back? Also, I believe I am a couple of days older than you. I checked the BIOs a month ago, and lo and behold! Another Aquarius – born in the same year of the Tiger! J

KIMMIE – Good job on the 123! Sorry to hear about your boobs. Unfortunately for many of us, that’s where we loose first. At 154 (this morning L) my chest is bony!! I do have some boobs (B), but you can see my rib cage as plain as can be. I wish I had that problem with my hips! Are you and your DH getting along better? It’s incredible to me how optimistic you are sometimes. Are you sure there’s nothing you can DO to change your relationship? [[HUGS]]

BETH – Wouldn’t it be nice if the clothes manufacturers got together and finally decided what the sizes mean? I carry a measuring tape with me. If your hips are a certain number, they are a certain number, and no Ahole will bring ME down, because they run their sizes small!!!! It looks sort of geeky, but it’s a quick way of figuring out if you will fit into something, before taking it into the dressing room.

DEBBIE – I am glad you are doing well with your walking. Are YOU a YMCA member? I couldn’t do the same exercise day in and day out. Also, the trainer at the Y told me that after a while, your exercising becomes less efficient when your body gets used to it. Did I see correctly that you also do weight training?

TRANQUIL – I used to spin before I got my puppy dog. Then I wanted to spend every waking moment with him (and he was so small, he really couldn’t stay by himself), so I quit YMCA. I went on the stationary bike for 20 minutes yesterday, and had one **** of a time! Woof! My friend and I are starting a spin class today, and yes, I have a Jelly seat and told her to get one too! Thanks for the info. If I don’t get picture perfect legs, can I come haunt you J ?

NANCE – Well, I guess you know what to do now if you are dookie housed….! For the lower body, you should be lifting your legs, while propped up with your elbows. Also, scissors with your legs. Do 20 repetitions every night before bed, and 20 on your bed every morning. My mom says it really works!

MELIRIS – Yes! I know the pain of spinning. I know the agony of the clock. I also know how my legs look in those cruel and totally unnecessary mirrors (placed allover the Y for torturing purposes), and my saddle bags gotta go! If I have any breath left in me, I may post on my exercise story.

GATOR GAL – I found some counseling for my student, but whether SHE will take it, that’s a whole other issue. I can’t make her do it, and she is pretty much unable to do anything for herself (or so it seems). She has a history of abuse, and hasn’t had any help. I am afraid, she’ll never get out of the cycle.

SEF – Sorry to hear about the accident. Are you sure one of your latent desires is not joining a circus? Perhaps you were just trying out some new acrobatics…! I sometimes feel I am ready to sign up, when I knock something off with my elbow, reach down to pick it up, just to bang my hand on the BOTTOM of the sink edge, twirl around and crash into a counter! (true story) Yes. The story about “hitting the door”, is actually true when it comes to me. On the more serious note, I have tripped on a rug before, then decided to remove it from my kitchen. Better safe than really sorry!

Bye now!!

Vesna

Hello everyone, I just wanted to pop in to let you kow I haven't forgotten about you. It is has been a hactic week and today and tomorrow will be more so getting ready for the Derby party.

I'll be back on a bit more regularly next week--although we are in the last month before the primary, so my life will be somewhat chaotic until June 5th.

I hope all the Derby goers have fun--and BOB I will be checking for the birth announcement!

Susan

Vesna- Great going !!!! I cannot wait to start spinning myself - but at the moment - the recumbent bike is my only friend and walking :) But I dont think any haunting will be necessary you will have gorgeous picture perfect legs! How could you not under that torture - hahahaha!!! (and Quiv too)

Sabrina

I believe DEB and I buy the same kind of biscotti. It's the ONLY kind as far as I'm concerned and I like it even better than the 'real' biscotti my family used to buy (gotta love being part Italian)... it's called AUNT GUSSIES and it's made with SPELT flour.
I buy Almond, and sometimes Hazelnut. The ingredients are: Organic Spelt Flour, Maltitol (not much I'm sure as I never get gassy from them and that stuff sends me packing to the potty), Canola Oil, Eggs, Almonds, Natural Flavors, Baking Powder. Substitute Hazelnuts for the Almonds above and you have the ingredients of the other.... the info is : 1 cookie - 1 serving, 60 calories, 3g fat, 9g carbs, 1g fiber, 0g sugar, maltitol 3g, protein 2g.

They are the yummiest thing I've found yet! By FAR my favorite treat... and they are pretty filling. AUNT GUSSIES makes cookies and some other things too, but I'm not a cookie eater per se. I've been married to a cookie man for too long, and I don't really like them much... but Biscotti I LOVE.


I find mine at the Health Food Store :)


(and I managed to resist eating one even though I put the package on the desk to type the ingredients!!!!)

Tranquil-That is so cool about your work ordering you a special cake! They must be A.O.K. people aorund there. So what are you going to do in Orlando? Is it just you and hubby, or the fam?

Vesnoid-I don't think the mid-cycle thing has anything to do with being on B.C. Pills....I think it's just plain ovulation that makes it happen! Thanks for the information on the exercises.
I have a memebership at our local recreation center within walking distance, and with all your talk of the YMCA it made me think I should get my arse over there!

Beth-Thanks for the Biscotti info. I will now be on a mission to find them at a local Healthfood store. I'll let you know how mine turn out this weekend, and if they turn out good...I'll post it on the recipe board. Very impressed you haven't busted into the package!

Gotta eat lunch...starved...another pharamceutical lunch...Today is CPK and I ordered a Salad, so there shouldn't be any more farting stories to share...but you never know!

SO I LIED!!!!

Who Says Rednecks Aren't Bright?

"Hello, is this the FBI?"

"Yes, what do you want?"

"I'm calling to report my neighbor Billy Bob Smith! He is hiding marijuana inside his firewood."

"Thank you very much for the call sir."

The next day, the FBI agents descend on Billy Bob's house. They search the shed where the firewood is kept. Using axes, they bust open every piece of wood, but find no marijuana.

They swore at Billy Bob and left.

The phone rings at Billy Bob's house. "Hey Billy Bob! Did the FBI come?"

"Yeah."

"Did they chop your firewood?"

"Yep."

"Happy Birthday Buddy! "

Hiedieho All!!!!

What a mroning I've had. I was planning a home day. Change the bed, do wash, make a Fresh Apple Cake to see if I want to make it for a shingdig Sunday, get in the pool, get supper, bathe and go to the theater to usher (they are Doing Meet Me In St. Louis).

Buuut the best laid plans.........! My dil called from work she is in desperate need to have a prescription filled and she has a headache and thought she had more meds on hand thatn she did.

So, I truck over to the office and get her prescription, take prescription to chemists. Before I left dear friend called and I told her I'd call her back. So prescription won't be ready for 1 1/2 hrs, and I call friend back. We talk unil time to go pick up prescription. Please keep my friend in your prayers, she is down with a clot in her leg and is on meds and bed rest. Bothers me she says the clot has moved.

Pick up meds take them to DIL, come home and make cake. Then there is a problem with cars, Dil has to work late, I have to go to theater and GD has to go to work, DS won;t be hoe until late. So we figure out, I take GD to get DILs car, I go to theater and when DS comes home he'll pick up DIL. Geez, you'd think three cars would be enough!!

Gotta go make bed, take shower. Hopefully check in later tonight!

Take care Sef :spin: :spin: :wave:

IT'S A BOY!!!!!! 8lbs 5 & 3/4 oz 21 inches long!!!!!! :D

He was born at 9:25 a.m this morning....Sorry it took me so long to get to a computer...no one at the hospital would let me on theirs!

We've run home to meet my SIL and then back to the hospital.

JAMES GREGORY is the name, but they will call him JAY :smug:

As soon as I have the web address, I'll post it...they put the babies on the internet....

Later

AUNTIE BOB :cool:

I ate my delicious SF Frozen Yogurt cake with my co-workers - uh oh - hope I dont have that gas problem ;) Then since Boss was out of office, I left early - at 4:30 - and I am now home waiting for my birthday dinner to be ready - SBer dinner...

Nance - Work is pretty nice - even if I do whine.... My best friend and I are going to Orlando together and leaving our children home - a girl's weekend away - we are staying at the Boardwalk Inn Disney resort and spending time at Epcot for the International Flower and Garden show and they will have a Flower Power concert with the Turtles playing.... so dinner will be at a fancy schmancy French restaurant - and then clubbing at the Boardwalk resort or even Pleasure Island :) It will be fun and full of laughs...

Well bye y'all - might be able to post later, but got lots to do!!!

Sabrina

I am so glad it's Friday! :) Today I got some super bargins at the store. They had my favorite cream cheese marked down to 59 cents and it wasn't even out of date. Well, being the stocker that I am I bought 11 and put all but one in the freezer. It's the 1/3 less fat stuff so I couldn't pass it up. Even found a pack of Knockworst with no cereal fillers and 0 sugar...it was only .99 cents.

Nance ..Yes, I've been trying to work on being more toned. I started walking at the same time as I started this WOE and haven't missed more than a day or two a week. Well, I take that back..in the winter I did aerobics instead of walking. Last summer I walked...did aeorbics and Tae Bo. I got burn out big time. I increased the Tae Bo to twice a week this week...But man I just feel tired. I had more energy this time last year. I really don't know what else I could do for the skin...it was more elastic in my youth. When I went from 196 down to 118..I looked awesome...unless you ask my family. :) You could count my bones and no breast or hips. It's hard not to miss that. But I aint 28 any more...and healthy is my goal this time.

Vesna ...I wish I had your energy. Spin classes sound fun. I wish they had those around here. But there is nothing. I'm literally in the middle of no where.

Sabrina ..I've heard that too about the moth balls and snakes. I dread this summer. With this heat and no rain they will be out looking for water. We have a pond so the kids are gonna have to be extra careful.

Aunt Bob ..congratulations on the new little one.

Beth ...just try to remember all the uniforms run small. It really has nothing to do with you. Even the mens' sizes run really small. My sister wears uniforms for a living and has to get a hugh pair of pants to fit in the legs and then have the waist taken up. Uniforms are just cruel.:)

Kimmy ...Hope you and kids have a blast at Kings Island...I hope I remembered the right name...LOL Trying this without my notes again. I know I'm gonna leave someone out or get my memories mixed up. :)

Well I guess I'll end this before I end up writing a book. Hope you all have a blessed and awesome weekend.

Love,
Crystle

235/152/135

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRANQUIL!!!!! :hb:

Enjoy your weekend!!!!

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THAT'S SOME SB LEGAL CAKE FOR YOU!!!!!:D

Hey All:wave:

Miss Piggy here!:ink:

Thought I should get on here a get in a post while no one is at home. I'm having one of those days that I'm staying SB LEGAL, but NOTHING is filling me up it seems. ELI made his famous EGGPLANT dish last night for me and I ate almost the whole thing-I ate 2lbs of this dish-yes, I weighed it out, and STILL, I'm hungry. I followed it with 4oz of cottage cheese, some Breyers Ice Cream which I threw up, so it doesn't really count and STILL, I'm hungry!!! Where the heck did this come from?????:?: It must be something hormonal as I haven't felt like this all week up until now, just came on me all of a sudden!:eek:

NANCE, maybe it's time to put the ol alarm clock on your side of the bed?? Hey, your bed's not THAT big, you could just climb right over DAN THE MAN, but if I know you, you'd stop before you got there:s:
Have fun with the family this weekend!!

TRANQUIL, enjoy your birthday weekend get away. I hope you have a wonderful time no matter what you do. If you want to know one of my fav. places to go to eat there, ITALIANNI'S on Intl. Drive-love their eggplant parm.!!!!

VES, you crack me up, love your workout schedule. Nope, don't belong to the Y, don't even know where the Y is down here. I did join a weight training class which just happens to be held at Michael's school on Tues. and Thurs. Went last night, still learning the ropes, or should I say weights! You were told correctly, when you do the same exercise over and over you lose 25% of it's effectiveness.

FILLISE, enjoy your DERBY PARTY!!!

BETH, yep, they are AUNT GUSSIES! I'm not partial to the hazelnut, but do like the almond and the choc. chip ones. If you can pace yourself to only having one, they are great. I was at the local HFS and found their flat breads today and got the everything-delicious!! I won't bother to buy their cookies, too much fat for such a tiny cookie. If you like those types of cookies you should try to make my MANDLEBROT recipe that's posted on the board.

SEF, another unusual day for you, or is it? Will def. keep your friend in my thoughts, esp. since I know what she's going through since this is what happened to my Dad.

AUNT BOB, CONGRATS! Nice size baby!! Okay, isn't this the one that you thought was going to be a girl possibly?????? All those clothes you were looking at I told you were too girlie-good that you didn't buy any of those! Can't wait to see the new additions pic on the web!

COUNTRY, a gal after my own heart-great food bargains, esp. the cream cheese-time to make the CRUSTLESS CHEESECAKE!!!

Time for me to skiddadle. Have to plan my route out for the garage sales tomorrow-not that many out there, but enough.

Will check in either later tonight or tomorrow.

Enjoy your weekend!

Debbie
194/123/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

Deb - Regarding the oil on top of the peanut butter. How about if you pour it off into a measuring cup then check on a site like Fitday to see how much fat and calories that amount of peanut oil contains then deduct it from the nutritional info that is on the jar. It would take a bit of calculation but I'm sure it could be done. Just a thought. Regarding the apple info I posted - it doesn't say how large an apple it took to produce that amount of dried apple, so in this case the one is not really related to the other. In your case it is different as you started with a given amount of apple and was able to compare the difference in nutritional content after you had dried it. Hope that makes sense.

Have to go and start getting dinner ready or else I will be eating at bedtime. I've been sitting here since I got home from work, except for throwing in a load of laundry which must be finished by now. I still haven't finished reading to-day's board tho as I was checking e-mail and other stuff. I wasn't hungry when I got home as I was a bad girl to-day and filled up on some goodies at work this afternoon when we had a tea party for someone who was leaving. I am just beginning to feel hunger pangs so better go.

Bye.

Marie.

Boy! It's been a crazy busy day. I ran all over the place doing those chores that are easy to put off. Finally got them all done, but I was 5 hours running around. Left at 11 and got back at 4 and only had an apple with me for lunch. I was hungry at first, but then I guess I got hungry enough that it went away. Thank goodness I had the apple with me. :)

OK, here's my food for today:
B--1/2 cup oatmeal
l/2 cup no fat cottage cheese with one fresh orange cut up on top, with its juice. (YUM)

L--1 apple!
Lunch/snack: 1.75 oz. spaghetti topped with 3/4 cup Mom's spaghetti sauce
1/4 c. cottage cheese

D--fresh tilapia dredged in crumbled shredded wheat and sautéed
1.2 pkg chopped spinach, doctored up with spices
3/4 pkg brussels sprouts, sautéed with 1 T sliced almonds, drizzled with lemon juice
1 slice bread
1 fresh orange

Tried to keep it balanced. Am feeling satisfied and healthy right now, but, as you know, feelings can be deceptive! LOL

Congratulations BOB

Happy birthday, Tranquil

Vesna--I did some spinning. The worst part was what I call bicycle bottom. I could not walk right after that class because my b**t was so sore. We used to take biking vacations, but no more.

Got 3 miles walking in today. Took me an hour. I'm a lot slower than you, Deb. In my "prime" I could do a mile in 8 minutes. That would give me almost 8 miles in an hours. Of course, I was running those miles then. Now I'm happy just to get the distance in. I was tired at the end of those 3 miles.

SolShine--Are you the ONLY ONE besides Frog who is entered in the WDW marathon/half marathon? I can hardly believe it.

Gotta go. Got a new periferal for my 'puter today and have to hook it up. Also, gotta do some chores that I didn't do because I was out. Take care.

Hi everyone,

Another busy day. In the last week or so I've seen The Scorpion King and today I saw Spiderman. I normally don't go and see movies the day they open, but my brother is so impatient and managed to talk me into it. Today is also my nephew's birthday. He is handicapped and has an enormous amount of health problems. His mom had CMV when she was preganant and he was affected by it. He can barely hear even with hearing aids, and he will need to undergo a few eye surgeries to correct his vision. He has NEVER walked or eaten food via his mouth (he is fed through a tube in his stomach) and cant talk either. Poor kid... he is 6 today.

This weekend tickets go on sale for Ozzfest, and now my sister wants to go to that, too. She had never even heard of Ozzy prior the the new MTV show lol. Now, she wants to go see him in concert.

Vesnoid - Yeah, I guess you could say I'm back. I never have really posted much as I'm more of a lurker. :) I was catching up on the board and noticed your link to the pottery page, Very nice work!!

Debelli - Yeah we had a great time last night. We had a good spot center stage about 5 rows back. It was a typical concert in that as soon as the main act came out everyone rushed the stage and I felt like a sardine in a can! LOL Dont recommend being in the pit if you dont like being in a cramped situation. Of course, right after the stage rush, the air was soon filled with marijuana smoke. :) I remember the first time I took my sis (she's 16) to a "rock" concert and we smelled the pot. I asked her, "What is that strange smell do you think?" hehe and she shrugged and said she didn't know. *whew* Good sign :) I sure as heck knew it was it was right away. :devil:

Bye for now

Well packing for my trip, doing the laundry (ughhh), and just used some online gift certificates I received to my favorite, most wonderfully favorite, fanstastic store – Sephora :dizzy: I made out like a bandit today, and I thought one of the sweetest gifts was from one of the attorney’s I work for - a gift certificate to the Health Food/Natural Foods store that I love to go to – they sell the best chicken sausages! Makes my mouth water just thinking of them…. But knowing how I have been buying healthy and sticking to whole wheat, etc. – and vitamins – he got me that rather than the Barnes & Noble and Starbucks he always gets me….

Bob – Congrats!!!! Definitely a Bouncing Baby at that size!!!!

Country – Definitely make sure they are careful with the pond! If you try the moth balls let me know if it works – I might do the same around here….I don’t live very far from the river so they tend to find a nice home in my elephant ears (that sounds funny, my ears are actually quite normal, hahaha) and such in parts of the yard.

Deb – Thank you for the cake!!!!! And the birthday wishes J

Gator – Thanks for the birthday wish! Would you guys just make sure that Orlando keeps the temp down some tomorrow, hahaha….it is so miserably hot right now don’t ya think? Go GATORS!!! Chomp Chomp!!! :D

Well good night to all and look forward to all the catching up I will have to do on line when I get back! I am going to do my best to be strong and find that willpower while I am away!!!

Sabrina

Wouldn't believe what I did tonight!! Went to a comedy club in the village tonight. Olive Tree Cafe (if any of you make it to NYC) ended up in the front row and saw Darrell Hammond, Dave Attell from Insomniac on Comedy Central (it's worth staying up late to see this show), Colin Quinn and Godfrey (the new guy for the 7Up commercials). This is when it's great to live here!! Man oh man it was so funny!!!! And only a $15 cover! I must've burned a ton of calories laughing. Hope it burned off the two drink minimum :lol:

Have a great weekend guys...!!

HiedieHo All!!

Wanted to post my menu, I really went overboard today. The cake is goood!

Breakfast: Glass of OJ, LF Cottage Cheese w/ 1 T.
Simply Fruit, 2 slices of SB bread
Snack: 3 Scrambled eggs
Lunch: Salad w/ onion, green pepper, cucs,
mushrooms, tomato, and dressing
Snack: Square of Freah Apple Cake
Supper: 1/2 breast of chicken, few slices mushrooms,
peas, WW noodles
Snack: Large square of Fresh Apple Cake
Drinks: 2 Diet pepsi, 1 diet gingerale, 1 1/2 qts
water.

I am tired will catch up on posts later.

Take care all! sef

Hey!

I'll be on tomorrow morning with a good long post and I have 9 pages to catch up on!!! WOW!

I posted a new picture on the PHOTO BOARD! So, go check it out! It is one that we took this past weekend at the wedding we went to. Of course it is cropped down to nothing but, it's a cute one of me and my hubby!

OK - tomorrow is catch up day! So, stay tuned for the huge post from me!!

Missy
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Well I've decieded I'll never catch up on all the posts. I read for over an hour last night and then didn't get to post. So I'm starting from scratch. Didn't get to write for the past couple of days. Life got hectic so I let it go... But I'm back and still on the plan!! Had one run in with some macadamian nuts but thats over to... Hope everyone is fine and loseing lots... Toni




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Good morning all!

Hope everyone is having a good w/e. It is going to be a half way nice day today, threat of rain now..but that makes great Kings Island weather. It keeps a lot of people away. I wish I had one of those things that shows you how many miles you have walked, for I know I will be walking a ton.

Remember I got a recumbant bike and it was not working right....well, finally last evening, they came and took the old and even built the new. I did 3 miles on it,which I did not think I could do. I walked a lot yesterday, and would have been happy doing .5 miles, but slowly got to 3!:)

Deb, Deb, Deb......
I know that 125 sounds small..but I am not a toned person at all!!!! So you really can not compare. You jog most everyday...you must have very fit legs. I do not. I am small to med boned. I wear a size 6-10....pending on what maker (like we have talked about). So I know I am not too small....but I really do not think I have any more pounds to lose...just tone up.
I finally got some agave yesterday. Is there a brand that is better than others? I liked it in my tea....but am gonna save it for other stuff.

Someone said OZfest......sounds interesting. I do watch that show....seeing as I was THe biggest OZZY fan as a teen.....but that was long ago. The last time I saw him was the No More Tears tour.....10+ years ago. Jack and Kelly were there and came out on the stage....they were so cute. I had front row center seats. Boy..have they changed!!! I did not even know Oz had a new album out untill I took my kids to get a hair cut and they were playing a local station one of his songs and they had parts of the show in the background. It was pretty funny. Personally, I don't like him anymore....but hearing his voice takes me back to being a teen. That is not always a good thing.



To anyone else I have missed......HELLO

Good Morning...almost all our company is here, so getting up earlt this morning to post may be my only saving grace to get to the board today!

Auntie BobCongratulations...Sounds like a nice, healthy, baby...hope everything went well for Mom with the delivery, and her and baby Jay are geting some r-n-r!

Tranquil-Have an awesome B-day weekend! Sounds like you have a wonderful weekend planned! Work did a good job for your celebration! (and gifts)...What brand chicken sausages are those? I like the smoked chicken and apple ones they sell at Trader Joes and was just looking at an advertisment for Hillshire Farms last night...and they have a web site with sausage recipes..TROUBLE! You girls have fun, sounds like a perfect time!
Enjoy!!!

CountryMom How many times a week are you exercising now?...or are you just walking (not that walking is bad!). I think once you have kids there's no going back to the weigth we "once" were...too many things changes, hips widend, etc. I had a 23" waist at one time in my life, and my 6th grade daughter can't even fit into my prom dress I still have, so I know
I have to pick a reasonable goal!

Deb Girl, you know me too well! I am going to move the alarm clock while Dan's gone this weekend doing his military gig.
I swore come Monday I was getting my butt out of bed, **** or high water!

Rosalie My daughter opened up the last jar of legal p-nut butter, poured the oil off, and it was soooooo dry! I told he rit was supposed to get MIXED in! I love my p-nut butter so that was a crisis...love a little of the stuff with fresh apples...and want to make Deb's recipe for P-nut butter cookies, but I need to get some more agave nectar!

GatorWhat is a "TILAPIA"....I swear you people on the east coast have the most unusual things I have ever heard of!

Daramus I feel like a dork...I asked you where in Illinois you lived, and clued in that you are in AZ! I need some coffee! What movie did you like better...Scorpion or Spiderman?

Quiv Nothing better than laughter...it's a natural high. Sounds like a wonderful time!!

SEFYou best be POSTING the recipe for the French Apple Cake (legal I'm sure) and posting it on the recipe board!

Fruit Thanks for posting your photo! I love to see who I'm talking with!!! I have a SB Binder that I keep my recipes in, good tips, funnies, and mug shots...call me a nut, but there is always something I'm looking up!

ToniDOn't worry about posting...just let us know your alive, and surviving those fun shifts you are working and when you get some sleep, come plug in a monster-post and let us know how life is treating you!

KimmyWhat is your heigth? Is Deb picking on you for being too thin? What about the saying"You can never be too thin, or too rich?":lol: .....we should have her post her reference range that she keeps referring to...that way we'd all know where we should be!

WELL......The Nancemeister has finally gotten rid of that evil pound and am back to 235.....so WIW WATCH OUT!!!

Good Saturday Morning Ladies & Daramus!

Well, here goes my attempt to catch up with all of you! Let's see how long it takes!!
Realize now that I had to go back to page 2! HAHA!

HEART: Sorry to hear that Boogie was back in the hospital - I'm glad he's doing better now. Don't fret over the hospital food - just hop right back on plan and everything will be fine!!

YELLOW: I really want to get one of those bread machines - let me know when you get the right "recipe" for the bread! I'm bound to head out and buy one of those machines!!!

DEB: Glad you are feeling better about your eating these days. I know you were pretty down in the dumps! Yeah - can you believe me - a loss for words - write that one down in the books cause that doesn't happen often!!! I didn't realize that you listened to techno music while you walked. One of my friends that is in the band I have mentioned before writes techno on the side. I'll have to send you a copy of some of his songs! I'll call you for your address!

BOB: How exciting to be in those storms!! I love that stuff - I guess that's why I want to be a meteorologist when I grow up! HAHA! Why is it that you got to go in a LIMO - did you mention that and I not catch the story?!? Congrats on the birth of your nephew!

TRANQUIL: I had to laugh at your little story about no electricity! After Hurricane Andrew slammed into lower Florida it beelined it to South Louisiana and the eye passed about 30 miles from my house. Well, needless to say - we didn't have electricity for about a week! It was horrible! So, I can relate to your story. It was so funny because during the storm, I was laying around the living room with my Dad and we were listening to the radio (batteries of course) and I was like - SO - what is it that y'all did for fun when y'all were kids!!! No electricity, etc! HORRIBLE!!! The only good thing about that week was we had to hurry and eat all of the stuff from the freezer like shrimp, etc. Luckily they had a gas stove and we ate shrimp every way you could have it - like FORREST GUMP! HAHA! Congrats to you on meeting your mini goal! I'm so proud of you! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

MUSIC: Sorry to hear that everything is falling apart your way! I hope everything gets better soon!

JACK-K: Thanks for the motivational talk! You know what….I think silk does run small - you really are a 14! HAHA! Way to go on the loss this week - fabulous!

TRISH: Sorry to hear about your sons struggles! Algebra is hard - you either get it or you don't. I absolutely love math - some people hate it! I tutor lots of kids in math because the teacher teaches - 1 way - not all kids can learn her 1 way! They need to be presented with different ways of reaching the right answer and let them choose which is easiest for them! Or - they teach so fast so that they can cram in the work and kids just don't pick it up!! Hope things work out for him! Unfortunately, it's the good, well-behaved kids that slip through the cracks - they don't cause trouble so they don't get noticed! Isn't that sad!? Great loss this week!

LOWCO, ALLIE, & JENN: Welcome - you'll love it here!!

GATOR: My hubby and I are getting ready to take up golf! Maybe you can give me some pointers so that I can beat him! HAHA! I played when I was a kid but I haven't played in years! - like 20! He has never played so it's kinda like the blind leading the blind! Well, I'll let ya know how it goes!

GRACIOUS: I too was thinking of the poll. I chose the perfect body because I figured that I'm having SO much trouble with everything right now, being sick, blood in urine, etc, miscarriages, etc. and I'm only 31! I'd hate to see how I would be for an extra 20 years!!! HAHA! So, I figured, ****, if I'm gonna have all of these problems now - I'd rather be fine while having them!! LOL!

VES: The system is horrible - I can't believe that! How horrible is that situation for your student. Being raped is terrible enough but to have the system act like such *******s is even worse! Your workout schedule sound great! You should be one fit Mo Fo by the end of that!

KIMMY: I'm so proud of you reaching your goal! What an accomplishment! Congrats! I do have back pain along with the blood. I don't have any pain while I pee - no burning or anything. So, who knows - the pain is in the Kidney area. My cystoscope is scheduled for Thursday morning - we'll see what it says!!! I would love to lose some BOOBS! Mine are so damn big! Hopefully some of mine start to disappear soon!

SEF: Did you find Gonzales on your map?

DARAMUS: Glad to see you are still around. I would love to see PINK! I like her music a lot. I wonder if she will come around here any time soon!

NURSE NANCE: I'll definitely keep you posted on the cystoscope - you wanna come hold my hand. They are doing it in the office with the local anesthetic I think - I wish they would knock me out! I like your idea of a SB binder! I might have to start one of my own - but I'll wait for the summer when I have more time!

Ok - sorry I didn't address everyone! But, I've been on here for 2 hours now! I'll check back later.

Missy
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Good morning everyone! I am planning to take it easy today and just do some laundry and clean the house a bit. I’m also hoping to get some time in on the treadmill, too. Maybe even take a dip in the pool provided it gets hot enough outside. Sure has been hard for me to get back into a workout routine. My big thing is getting started… once I get started I do ok.

Nancemeister – I’d have to say I like spiderman better. Actually, I hadn’t planned to see either movie, but other people convinced me to go see them. I liked them both, but the special effects in spiderman were pretty cool. ;)

fruitloupe - it was a blast and I recommend going if you can. You can check out her website to see if she will be in your area. http://www.pinkspage.com

Well, I hope everyone has a great weekend! I may go to a lake tomorrow to go fishing with my uncle. I’ve never done either before (boat or fishing). I have an easter service tonight @ midnight, so I’m not sure I will have the energy to go after being up so late. Take care!!

Just a quick check in, read all the posts. I blew it at dinner last night but my goodness...it was Yummy!!! Hope I am better tonight when we go out.

Did the garage sales this morning. Got lots of books for me and the kids, 2 pairs of short for hubby at 10 cents each (talk about bargain), a brand new suit for FREE (friend had one of the garage sales and *donated* it to his Pastor-very convenient for us!), duplo for my youngest and some cars for the other son. Daughter picked extra books, she is a reader like her parents.

Someone called and is willing to babysit for FREE for us tonight so we will do dinner alone..easier without 3 kids in tow and can stay past their bedtime that way.

BOB- Congrats to the new Auntie!!

That's all she wrote folks.

have been cheating.................

this morning my jeans are tight...

I know its water, plus tom, but i feel fat.


well, i bought no sugar ice cream($33.00).....am i crazy buying thirty three dollar ice cream......i felt embarassed buying it at the store.....i bought the naploleon......is the vanilla bean better, glycemic wise?....I had to have the ice cream. it's a long weekend for me. we are having a bar-b-q with nonsb foods.....i had to substitute..

so far today:
3 eggs
3wings
tiny bit of cheese
diet soda

sf naploleon icecream....SOOOOOODELLLLLLLLL
i have no idea what i'll be having for dinner...maybe cereal, or i'll try the ww pizza i'll been to lazy to bake(home-made)


thanks for the welcome everyone.....

Tilapia is a fish. It's a very mild white fish, similar to flounder. It is farm grown and is small, with each filet being about 4 oz. at most. Perfect for a meal.

Good luck on the golf, Fruit. My DH is gonna go out with me this Wed. when I take a lesson.

The heat here has been horrible. Up to 96 today. I don't remember it ever being this hot this early. It's like the middle of August. Hopefully we'll have a break soon.

Cooking baked chicken and brown rice with about 15 garlic cloves it in right now. I love that dish because the rice is all ooey-gooey.

Just wanted to check in and say hi to everyone. Have a great weekend.

Evening everyone. Been busy getting my dolls into a booth downtown to sell. I have some porcelain ones that I want rid of since I only collect vinyl now. So DH helped me today and we got them over there. A few more to take tomorrow and then I put my flea market stuff in. I love doing it and don't mind once the bulk of the stuff is in. I hope it goes right so I don't have to take it out. And I can make a few extra bucks.

Gatorgal- I've never heard of that fish before. I wish I had some it sounds good. I live right on the river you'd think I'd have lots of fish. But since I don't fish anymore I have to buy mine... and its a long way to the market here where they sell fish. Our weather is warm to and really humid...Your menu sounds so healthy and good....

lowco-Oh my gosh what kind of ice cream costs that much. Living in a small town I've never seen that high of a price on any. How much is in the container? I'll bet its yummy. If you're making the wwpizza from this recipe board, I love it...We had plain ole leftover spraggetti but if it doesn't rain tomorrow we're going out by the river and barbeque steaks...

Gracious- Lucky you a free night out. Enjoy!!

Daramus- I know if I don't get on my treadmill first thing in the morning I won't do it at all. I hope you have a great day fishing. Sounds fun and relaxing...

Fruit-Howdy how are you?

Nance- Maybe I'm just about to get caught up a little. Sure will try not to fall behind again.... Hope you're doing fine.... And sleep in while Dan is gone...

Kimmy-Glad you got a different bike I hope it works out for you. Hows the job going?

Sef- Is that real Apple cake? If so I want some........

Quivondra-Sounds like you had a ball at the show. I would love to see a real live show like that.

Tranquil-Have a wonderful trip.....

Rosalie- Great idea about the peanut oil..

I'm calling it quits. Sorry for all I missed. I'm trying to catch up.

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Hey!

Wow - I can finally keep up with posts cause it's the weekend and noone is posting! We just got back from a crawfish boil! I refrained from beer and I drank 3 bottles of water! The crawfish were entirely too salty! So, I'll probably retain those 3 bottles for a while! I can't stand when my mouth starts to water for some good crawfish and the person that cooks them totally screws them up!!! ARGH!!!!:mad:

So, we'll see how the scale treats me with that salt! I didn't eat a lot cause they were so bad!! HAHA!

LOWCO: Please tell me that was a typo and that you didn't spend $33.00 on ICE CREAM? Does the container take up your entire freezer?!? It should for that price. I'm telling myself that you meant to type $3.30 - and that would be a lot for an ice cream bar!

DARAMUS: Check out my friend's website - there is a link on there where you can listen to a clip of a few of their songs.....let me know how you like them! Go to www.tomshouse.com They just signed with a manager from Los Angeles and we are keeping our fingers crossed that big things happen soon! So, check them out and give me a hollar!

OK - well, I guess I'll check back in tomorrow!

Missy
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HEART: Sorry to hear that Boogie was back in the hospital

BOB: Congrats on the birth of your nephew!

TRANQUIL, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

LOWCO, ALLIE, & JENN: Welcome - you'll love it here!!

KIMMY: Congratulations on reaching your goal!

DARAMUS: Glad to see you back and congratulations on your loss.

TONY48: My great-grandmother had a collection of antique porcelain faced dolls, dressed in period dress. She had promised each of her grand and great-grandchildren one upon her death. A cousin of mine took them all and sold them at a garage sale for 25 cents each. I was not only furious but heartbroken that I didn't get to have something that my great-grandmother had promised to me.

FRUIT: I would love to go to a crawfish boil. I saw an advertisement on the tv where they just dumped a whole big pot of them on the table. It looked so good. I did try them once at a restaurant. They were a very expensive appetiser.

DEB: Glad that you are feeling better. Wish I could get motivated with exercise. You inspire me.

ALLIE: I think that you said that you were SDA? My son is going to school to become a Pastor. (He is on hold now because of his illness). They are not vegetarian either. Although, they do eat a lot of vegetarian foods as well.

UPDATE ON JASON: Well, he has not had his appointment with the Nuerologist yet, but has been in the hospital (in and out a couple of times). I am so stressed. I hope they tell him on Tuesday that they have found out what is causing all of these seizures. The other evening he had one and again was paralized on the left side of his body and could not talk. They sent him home from the hospital after giving him something. The next morning while laying on the couch, he just slumped over like he was sleeping. I had just talked to the Nuerologist's nurse and they said that he would probably sleep it off. So I didn't think much of it. This was at 11:30am. I tried to get him to wake up a couple of times. My Mom and I even pulled him down (by pulling his legs) on the couch and I pulled him up by his arms to put pillows under his head. He didn't wake up. At about 2pm he started having tiny seizures one right after another and stopping breathing after each one. I called the nurse again and she told me to call an ambulance. He went back to the hospital. They did another head CT to see if he had a slow bleed. It appeared normal. (But the abnormality didn't show up there before either. Only on the MRI) Anyway, dealing with all of this and having my grandchildren here almost everyday (Jesse, 4 years, Amber 1) is taking it's toll. Jesse is hyper and never stops talking. My Mom is a nervous wreck. I feel like I'm in the middle of keeping the peace between my daughter-in-law and my Mom and my dauther-in-law and my son. I'm sorry to dump all this. It seems every time I post lately, it's pretty much all negative. Thank you all for being supportive.

UPDATE ON ME AND THIS WOE: I am actually back down to my lowest weight of 271.5. Now, I am definitely going to try to start the scale going on the downward trend.

If I have forgotten anyone, and I'm sure I have. I apologize.

Take care,

Sheann
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Sheann--Hang in there. We're all with you in this with your son. Just focus on what you need to and let the dil and your mom handle whatever problems they have between them. You've got your hands full. We're all praying for you.

Costco down here carries tilapia. I get it at Publix, but I bet you can request it from a good fish monger.

My food today:
B--SB pancakes (nonfat cottage cheese, 2 egg whites and dry oats plus some flavorings, whirled tog. and cooked in a non-stick skillet)
topped with sliced blackberries and strawberries. Yum

L.One really big salad with variety of lettuces, tomatoes, one sliced orange, onion, low cal dressing and 3 oz. grilled chicken on top. Couldn't eat it all it was so big.

D--2 baked chicken wings, a small piece of boneless breast, baked with brown rice in chicken broth, with onions and garlic. About 1 cup of the rice.

Water and iced tea.

Worked in the yard tonight from about 7 until it got dark. It's so hot that I just wilt when I do it during the day. Pulled some weeds and trimmed hedges. Got 3.25 miles of walking in today, in one hour. Better than yesterday. But I was beat when I got home. I don't want to go before I have breakfast, and by the time I get ready and then fix something good and eat, it was 10 am before I got out. I don't get up at the crack of dawn, as you can probably tell, so that gives me a later start. As summer gets closer it will get hotter earlier, so I'll have to start rising earlier. It is too hot during the day to walk any later, and gets too dark for me to walk 3 miles outside the neighborhood if I wait to walk when it gets cool enough in the evening.

Gotta go. Night!

[COLOR=deeppink]HiedieHo All!!!!

I am so honored the Dungeon Mistress called me today. She was so nice and really offered a lot of help. Now to buy a scale. My family will think I'm nuts!! But then they know me well enough tp know it's true!!

Did that dreaded chore, writing checks to pay bills! But got ti done.

Also went out in the pool and did 45 mi. of easy exercising. I just love the pool. Will be more strenous tomorrow. My back is feeling better, it was only a small glitch. When something like that happens just ease up and let it take it's course!

My food will not meet with approval today.

Break: 2 bread w/ cottage cheese on them. 1 Coffee
Snack: Apple slices as I peeled some for cake.
Snack: Serving of Sourdough pretzels
Lunch: Slice of apple cake approx. 1 x 3"
Supper: 4 oz burger, 1 sausage, 1 NO bun, 1/2 c. sauerkraut,
slice of onion.

2 diet colas, 1 die ginger ale, 2 seltsers, qt. water

This is my last food post, I promised a week, but I will keep it up here.

MUSIC: Prayers for your Mom

TREE: DIL works for a chiropractor and believes in them. I have been to a cople and found no relief.

FRUIT: Hope you found the cause of your pain. What was the name of your band friends group again? Are they sponsored by Southern Comfort. There was an article in the Times Picayune about a new group and how they got discovered abnd sponsorship. I forgot to look up Gonzales!

LOWCO: Where on earth do you live? $33? I hope it was a typo!!

SHEANN: Wish they would keep son in hospital and do whatever they have to and find problem. Seizures are scary things for some patients depending on type and strength. Puts everyone under a strain. Even though you shouldn't be a buffer between DIL and Mom, I know it is hard not to be dragged into the dissension. Try to take care of yourself, or you will be no good for anyone, including yourself. Will keep you in my prayers.

I think that is a quick catch-up.

Thanks for your call DEB, I can't tell you how nice it was to hear your caring voice!!!

Take care all!! Shirley [COLOR] :yawn: :wave: Night

HiedieHo All Again!!!!!

The FRESH APPLE CAKE recipe is near the bottom of page four on the 2002 Recipe Board. It is good. I used Roma apples and they heald their shape nicely.

Goodnight again!!

take over to my booth this afternoon. Last load of dolls. But I sure have lots of vinyl ones but those are my toys. LOL! Read a pretty scarey article on artificial sugar and decieded I've got to get me some Agave.
Good Sunday morning to everyone. It cool here in the Ozarks this morning. Guess I'll get things ready to
Sef-Thanks for posting the Apple cake recipe. I'm on my way to copy it as soon as I finish here...You know its been great posting your menu's I thank you. Its helped me adjust mine around.

GatorGal-Oh my gosh you worked hard outside! Sounds like you had a busy day and I'll bet your yard looks so nice. I'm trying to make myself get up sooner to get ready for the hotter weather here.

Sheann-Oh my goodness I can't believe your cousin sold them. That would have been so nice for every one to have one. Some people can be so selfish when it comes to stuff like that. I have always loved dolls but never thought to collect them before the last couple of years. Lots of prayers for your Jason. You've got so much on your plate now and here you are down to your lowest weight. Congrads on that.

Fruit-Sounds like you'll be holding water for a day or two......

Good Sunday Morning!

I thought there would be gobs of posts to catch up on....but the board looks like it hasn't been too busy, but I have! ALL the family is here, and you can't believe where we went for dinner last night....CHINESE:o ...fortunately I didn't have the problem I had LAST time...stuck to simple chicken/veggies...and while everyone else had dessert plates...I had some fruit!

Is it just my family, or do the dynamics get a little crazy when there are more brother and sisters involved to put their two cents in??? I've never been "tough" with my oldest brother, but he got on my last nerve last night and I actually, pulled him aside and straightend him out:devil: I couldn't help it...he hurt my Moms feelings they way he was dealing with her, and I wasn't going to watch my Mommy get upset. He had checked out my Dad from the nursing home and then wanted to take him back late...it was 9:30pm, and to get him loaded in the car, back over there, get the nurses to help get him out of the car, and back into bed would have put the time at 10:00pm, which is a little late for my Pop! ANyhow....thanks for letting me vent, I'm sure today will be better!

My sister came over and helped me do a "budget" for our family. Thank goodness, I'm stilled allowed AOL!!! Since we decided not to refinance our house to get cash out to pay things off, we are on a mission to get rid of our debt. I'm sure none of you no what that's like;0....YEAH RIGHT!!!

Enough about my blah, blah, blah.......

Fruit GREAT PICTURE!!!!!! Love it! You too look very happy:love: Try not to worry over the cystoscope....I'll be holding your hand in spirit:)....There's so many fun procedures when you get older!!! I could tell you a story when I had to go see a "Proctologist" (aka a butt doctor) and put you into to tears laughing for days with the details of that story....so if you feel the tensions building up iside of you let my know and I'll lighten things up!

Daramus...now I have it on my "Catholic" calendar that this Sunday, is the 6th Sunday of Easter....what religion are you celebrating Easter today? You look like you have some olive oil running through you and I'm going to guess Greek Orthodox? Sleep or no sleep....fishing is always good stuff, especially when there is a boat involved....love being out on a lake! Where are you
going to fish at?? My uncle who is down visiting told us he is going to buy a 5th wheel and go camping at Quartsite...any where remotely near Peoria, Az? I could terrorize the both of you at one time!

Iowco Girlfriend....I will pack and ship you some Breyers SF ice cream cheaper than what you bought...where do you live?
Looks like you need to eat some fruits and veggies...gotta have your fiber!

GatorI feel like a dork now....when you mentioned that fish sells at Costco....I think we have it right here in the DESERT!!!! My Mom bought some and said it was delicious. Dan and I only cook fish when the kids aren't around for dinner because they want nothing to do with it unless it comes in the form of fish sticks...Well Nadia will eat catfish, but that's about it! I would love to learn how to cook fish better at home...never quit comes out like how they make it at restaurants! p.s.....I NEED the chicken/brown rice with garlic recipe....please post it:^:

ToniDid you say sleep in while Dan's gone?????? Did I mention that with all this company down, I got the bonus of one guest staying at my house....my other brother.....you don't know the meaning of the word SNOORE, until you've been around him...it penetrates through the walls, under neath the doors, through the vents in the ceiling.:lol: Thank goodness for naps! Speak of the devil...he just woke up!

Sheann-Keep your chin up girl....don't take on too much, and don't be afraid to say "NO" sometimes...If you have too much going on, which it sounds like you do, have SOMEONE ELSE help out with the with your niece and nephew!!!

SEFWhere are your veggies....and other fruit than the apple in the cake....I don't think having a piece of cake for lunch qualifies as a meal...no wonder the Dungeon Mistress called you, but todays a new day to do it right! {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}

OKAY....got get breakfast and get ready for church...did I mention I have practiced my flute ONCE this week, and I'm playing at 11:00am mass...YIKES!!!!!!!

Good Sunday Morning Everyone!:wave:

Hope you are all having a good weekend:D Can't believe it's already after 11am here-time has flown this morning!

Got in my 4.5 miles, but only walked it. So hot, even at 7:30am! Took me almost a full hour to do it-time and speed where not kind to me today.

Scale moved a 1/2lb down, but of course, I'm still up from my lowest, but happily still within my 5lb cushion:D

Going to my Sisters house today, it's my niece Sterlings 6th bday. Mom is making her wonderful TACO SALAD and will let me get my portion before she adds the dreaded Doritos to the final mixing. Leslie (DS) bought some of the lf hotdogs for me to eat as well, so may scarf one of those down. I'm thinking of what I may bring, haven't decided. I told my DS, who's due in the next week or so, that she should name the baby TREASURE. They're last name is HUNT. Lauren thought EGG would be a good one too. Heck, she likes weird names!! But alas, BAILY IRELAND it seems it shall be.

Garage sales were okay yesterday. Not that many out, but did manage to p/u a few things-one thing I was looking for, this thing that goes on your ironing board and supposedly makes ironing a breeze. I wanted one but didn't have the funds-found a brand new one in the box for $4-my big purchase of the day. I try to buy things that are useable and functions, like the brown lunch bags I got 2pks for .50, a definite bargain and item needed to fix lunches for Michael. Little things out there, but nothing I'd deem "exciting."

Hope you all don't mind if I just say a big HELLO!!! to everyone. I don't have time to reply individually. Have to hop in the shower and get ready to head out the door before it gets even later. If anyone posted a question to me that needs answering, could you PLEASE e-mail it to me, or repost it to me once again-will be able to play catch-up with the posts from here one;)

Please remember, tomorrow starts the new weekly board and it's MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY so if you have any words of wisdom, quotes, etc. that you think would be good, please, try to post them tomorrow.

Toodles

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

Nance--I've posted the chicken and rice dish. Enjoy! It's very easy, but it takes at least 90 minutes to bake.

I had a great workout this morning. Did Richard Simmons Sweatin' to the oldies 2. I can't help it. With all the different workouts that I have his still make me feel the most energetic when I'm done. My Tae Bo stuff is good but I dread doing it..and I feel so exhausted afterward. So I guess it's back to Richard. :)
I would like to start doing more with weights. Hope everyone is having a great Sunday.

Toni --Hope your sale went well and you don't have a lot to pack back up. I love going to flea markets and stuff. Sometimes you can find such neat treasures. Did you have a chance to look around or just sale?

Fruit --I haven't had crawfish in a long time. It's hard to find them on sale and we need a ton with this crew. My husband just loves them. You think it has anything to do with the fact I peel them for him.:)

lowco --I know everyone has asked but I have to ask..did you buy a lot of ice cream or what? I can't imagine 30 something for ice cream. I splurged once and bought some blue bell that wasn't on sale for 5 something. I'm glad summer is here. Their SF vanilla bean goes on sale for 2.50 a gallon.

Sheann --Praying for you and Jason. (((hugzz)))

Love,
Crystle

235/151/135

i live in the caribbean....1 EC dollar=2.74 us dollar..........no justification for the price of the icecream...i hide to eat it because if my family finds out that theres ice cream in the house.......................................they wouldn't care if it's $33.00 or sugar free......the regular ice cream is $13.00......mmmm


i baked bread last night...ww, no milk, no butter...nothing but water,salt, and yeast.....lord it was good....you think that i am crazy....nope after a taste of the ATKINS BREAD......any thing taste good!!!!!!!!

i am going to look for the pizza recipe.....and i'am going to try some oat meal muffins and chocolate muffins later.....

fried fish, cucumber & tomato(breakfast)

sweet potato(lunch)

ww bread with butter and cheese(snack

1 cup sf ice cream(snack....had to wait till no one was in the kitchen..hahaha)
so far so good......I'LL HAVE A SNACK LATTER SINCE I'VE HAD 2 already.

i've already lost 1 of the pounds i gained cheating last week...7more to go.....(i usually gain 3-4 pounds a week before tom) I HATE TOM!

HiedieHo All!!!

Let me tell you, the Fresh Apple Cake was a hit, there were about 4 pieces left over and they were fighting (in church fellowship hall yet!) who was the winner of the leftovers!

Several people want the recipe, some because it was good some because it was good AND sugar free! Funny thing, when I made the original I thought it not sweet enough, so when I made one for church I added a little extra agave and spices. I thought today that I preferred the original.

GATOR: I'm going to check out the recipe you posted I love chicken and hamburger, 2 meats that are so versatile. Am always looking for new ways to fix both!

NANCE: I thought I was getting enough veggies with the salad! But DUNGEON MISTRESS says no! As do you! Family is not big on veggies and I tend to let them slip, family will eat salad though. Tmorrow when I go shopping I will but some of my veggies they don't like....brussel sprouts, lima beans, yellow squash, green beans, cauliflower etc.

Funny thing is, when I first started this a year or do ago, I ate so much more. I always made a burger or eggs or something for lunch, Then at times I would cook a bag of veggies and have them a couple of times over the next couple of days.

Then after 60# it seems I slowed down and stopped losing. So I thought less is better! NO-NO! Sayas the DUNGEON MISTRESS! So I will give it a go, counting things and eating more!

LOWCO: WOW! My DD lived in HI a few years and I thought things were expensive there!! $6 for a gallon of milk, 4 & 5 for small loaf of bread. But you certainly top that!

Gotta go, want to take a dip in the pool. Will try to check with y'all later!

Take care, sef :D :wave:

Hi All,

I have been away from the computer since Wednesday evening, so, I am behind in the reading….again. We have been taking some day trips to Asheville as well as some little towns around us. I missed Survivor and CSI. Well, next week….We have even been enjoying the rainy weather. Today is gorgeous and I took advantage of it by planting some of the herbs and flowers I purchased on our trips.

I made my homemade bread again using the King Authur flour instead of Hodgson Mills and it made a big difference. The bread had a much finer grain this way. I still need to work on the amount of water and yeast because the bread fell a little. Not a big problem but I want the perfect loaf I made before the new bread machine.

I am officially back to journaling today. I stay on program but unlike some on the board, I think I eat too much. I will put it all in my Diet Power program and let it do the work for me. Well, figuring up the calories and percentages, anyway. I have been maintaining for about a year but the weight is starting to creep back up now. I will not let this happen to me!

Deb: Alert! I was at a large HFS in Asheville this week and the person who orders the Cabot 50% FF Cheese (They never have had the 75% FF) said that they had discontinued it. What is with this? I went to Fresh Market in Hendersonvilleand purchased the Cabot’s 50% FF Cheese there but I am worried about the supply. The person there did not know of anything being discontinued. On the peanut butter/oil question. If you say pour off 1 tablespoon, wouldn’t that be like losing 1 tablespoon of peanut oil? You could then subtract that from the total of calories in a jar. This may not be what you were asking.

Gracious: I’m glad that you liked the Eggplant Parmesan.

Jenn: Welcome. It looks like you are asking some useful questions. I am also 5’ 2” and am trying for a similar goal.

Kimmy: That is so great that you made your goal and beyond. Congrats!

Frog: I think it was you that talked about La Paz restaurant in Asheville. We tried it Saturday and it was wonderful. I stayed legal by ordering the fajitas and staying away from the chips and tortillas.

Music Teach: I am so sorry to hear of the problems you are having in your family. You all are definitely in my thoughts.

Fruit: I hope you get that problem solved and soon! Not fun! As you can tell from my opening, I am still trying to perfect this bread recipe. I had it down but the different elevation and brand of flour have caused me problems. I liked your thought that the perfect body is not just how one looks on the outside.

Sef: Are you feeling better yet? You were quick thinking to get that scalding water away from you when it spilled.

AUNTIE BOB: Such happy news. Thanks for sharing your excitement with us.

Lowco: How much ice cream did you get for $33? That does sound high even if you divide by 2.74 but I hope you enjoyed every penny of it. Ha! I think I am glad that ice cream is one thing I have never craved.

I hope everyone is having a lovely weekend. Bye for now.

Hi Gang

Boy I am 5 apgs behind. Finally read them all but couldn't even begin to keep notes. Sure glad Derby Week is over. Too much partying. I am beat. Thursday's party went prett good. Only ate the pork tenderloin and BBQ sauce and a couple of ribs. Skipped the potates pasta and derby pie. Did have some (too many) vodka and juice drinks. F riday I took my lunch to the track with me sandwich; cheese; and strawberries; Stopped and got a fish sandwich for dinner. Ate only a couple of meatballs and veggis at the party Friday nite. SDerby Day was great. We went to a corporate tent and spent most of the day in there. Ate only legal food but again drank too much. That night our host grilled steaks and lobsters and I had made up my mind I was going to eat anything I wanted. only ate the steak and a salad and 1 tiny spoon of baked beans. It wasn't worth it. 'm too afraid that if i go way off I won't be able to stay OP again. So felt better about myself. Passed again on the DerbyPies and cakes. Sweets don't seem to bother me. But have had to stay close to the potty. I guess the alcohol did me in. Friday morn all day Sat and today bad stomach problems. But I guess I have lost anything I ate or drank. lOL. Too tired to walk or workout today. can't wait for the week to start to get back in my routine eating right and exercising.

Did have a good day on winnings though on Sat. Won about $70. DHDrew the winner out of the hat and won $100. Friday was another story though. Didn't cash 1 ticket. 'm not a big better though.

Just a couple quick posts:
Music So sorry to hear about your Mom. Hope everythign turns out ok.

Auntie Bob Congrats on the precious baby boy. Can't wait to see the pictures.

Gracious I think you asked about oatmeal and pasta. Oatmeal is 1/2 c dry. Pasta is 1/c cooked. Corret me someone if 'm wrong.

Daramus glad to see you back on th board.

Hello to aeveryone els. Promise to post to everyone next week.l;)

Please forgive my typing tonite I'm tired and my comma is ot working on the keyboard.

Tomorrow is a new week.. Good luck to all

Jackie
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10-10-01

New week, new board-here's the link, see you there!!!:D

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=15992