South Beach Diet - Wintery Wednesday Chat

Wow,this NEVER happens. I think I've started the daily chat once before. I'm having a hard time sleeping with this cold, so finally gave up and decided to make some tea and start the day. I also just remembered that my new living room furniture is supposed to arrive this week, so hopefully I'll hear something today. How is Wednesday shaping up for everyone? I've got some orange spice ready for anyone that would like a cup. I'm keeping my to-do list short today so I can take it kind of easy. A load of laundry, put some butternut squash soup in the crockpot, work from home, and DD has basketball practice tonight.

:wave: at Early Chick Schmoodle. My coffee is much appreciated this morning because it's pretty frosty outside. I just threw another piece of wood into the stove which held overnight :cheer: and it's toasty warm in here.

Not sure what today will bring but it's going to happen inside as it's way below 0º outdoors. The dogs did a really quick potty.

I am in chills just thinking about it Ruth (or maybe that's the cold). I'll stop whining about how cold it is here.

Good morning, you two, and to all to come. :coffee:

We're preparing for a deep freeze here, too, but not quite as frigid as in your parts, Ruth. I just have a hard time taking this weather anymore! Stay warm, surrounded by your loved ones on this special day! :hug:

Schmoodle, it's good to see you here so early! That's pretty exciting to get new livingroom furniture! We bought a new livingroom set 2 years ago, and I still am delighted with it! I have some butternut nut squash in the fridge and was trying to decide what to do with it. Maybe make "fries" with it, I'm kinda tired of soup just now.

I'm trying to get some laundry done before heading to work. The girls are feeling better, so I guess they'll be going to gymnastics this afternoon. I'm hoping to run to the library while they're there.

Stay warm and safe, Beachies!

Good morning icicle Chicks :coffee2:

Schmoodle - Sounds like a fun and full day. Enjoy the new furniture!

Ruth - :brr: we are getting the cold the next few days but it's still a heat wave compared to your temps. Enjoy your special day :hug:

Cottage - I'm with you on this darned weather. I work and live in old, poorly insulated buildings so it gets chilly in spots. Enjoy your day.

I've got a late day today, something that's become a rarity in my life. I'm covering a workshop for a coworker tonight and the presenter seems to be high maintenance (she's new) so I need to hang around for the whole class. Luckily the building probably has wireless so I can bring my laptop.

I'm seriously thinking about just calling my weight at goal and keeping my focus on fitness (and muscles - I've discovered I like muscles!). It's been in the same place since late July give or take a few bad weeks, it's the third reset of my goal, and frankly I just don't feel like cutting back as much as I need to to get those last three lbs off. I can always revisit the decision but I don't seem to have the weight loss motivation anymore and my body seems pretty happy where it is. :shrug:

Stay warm and toasty today :)

Good morning chicks!

Schmoodle - Hope you start feeling better :(!

Ruth - Hmmm...the temp on desktop was 9 when I got on an hour ago, now it's 7 degrees.....I'm hoping it stops soon!

Cottage - have a good day at work today!

Cyndi - Girl, in your pics, you are CUT!! From what I've seen, and how much you exercise...I think you're right. Have you had your body fat done? It's probably stunningly low!

Me - wellllll, I think we're going to make an offer on the house (you're the first to know!). Our property manager called and confirmed our renters are staying another 16 months. It is scary and exciting!!

Until that happens, it's off to work with a full schedule.

Have a great one!

Good Morning! I can only stay a second. Have to take DS to school in 5 minutes. He's fiddle-farting over his Cheerios. Sheesh!

Something exciting -- I'm in the 180s!!! WooHooo!!!!

Have a FAB day! :)

It's non-stop here, everyone was awake by 7 and that usually doesn't happen. Today I am going grocery shopping and I WILL make good choices!

Happy Birthday Ruth!

I will be back when I get some free time (hahaha!)

Frosty AM!!! I didn't want to take my coat and hat off at work! But I figured I should stay a while My coffee was w/splenda ff 1/2&1/2 and vanilla extract! YUMMY
yesterday I got Paul McKennas I can make you thin and listened to the cd. . .we'll see if it helps but boy I was relaxed!
Twyn thats so exciting!
Chelb That feels great congrats
Cyn you are one Buff Chiquita!! I think goal is yours!
hi Cottage!! I'm with you in the deep Freeze
Have a cozy wonderful Bday Ruth!!
Schmoo! I love Orange Spice and *cough* Snape Snape Severus Snape ;)
Ok I have to get my buns in gear! hope to bbiab!
Kierie

Good morning all!!! Happy Wednesday!

Schmoodle - I hope you take it easy today and feel better soon. Colds are seriously no fun. Enjoy your new furniture.

Ruth - Below 0* is completely incomprehensible. I simply cannot wrap my brain around that kind of temp. I hope you and your furbabies are able to stay warm and toasty today. And btw......HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!

Cottage - Good morning!! Hope you are able to get your laundry done this morning!

Cyndi - Hey there......hopefully tonight's presentation won't be too insufferable. I think you're right about your weight. First, you need to listen to your body, and secondly, I think we choose goal weights because they are a round number.....who says that our weight has to end in a 5 or 0. Do what you think is best for yourself. And remember that you already look fantastic!!!

Twynnb - Congratulations!!! That's exciting news about the house. I hope it all works out well!!!!!

Chelby - :wave:

Flmom - You've made your resolve for the day.....now get to it!!!!

KO - Enjoy your coffee!!!

Me - Today I've got a Dr.'s appointment with a fertility specialist. I'm excited but concerned at the same time. DH asked last night what I expect....and I really have no ideas. I don't know what we're in for. I'm seriously anxious. Regardless, I'm sure it will be a long process....
I wasn't able to watch Biggest Loser last night as I watch American Idol...I plan to get to Biggest Loser tonight. I'm hoping it's good. Other than that, I've got to get some of the Christmas decorations down....(I know.....I should have done it a while ago, but usually we have an after Christmas Gift Exchange party, so I was waiting to see if that would happen....but there's no time in our schedule this month. So it's finally time to take them down).
Alrightly...got to get moving!!!
Have a lovely day, ladies! BLESSINGS!!!

:wave: Morning, everyone! How's your Wednesday so far?

Schmoodle: You were up early!! I hope you have a nice, easy-going day as you've planned. It sounds like you need some relaxing after last night's cold sleep! Stay warm today!

Ruth: I'm glad the heater held and you and the doggage are toasty-warm! I hope you have a stay-inside day planned. I'm fairly certain I would be a HUGE baby about the cold if I were where you are!

Cottage: I hope you and the girls stay warm as well. You'll have to share your method for butternut squash "fries". It's on sale this week and I thought I might pick quite a bit up.

Cyndi: Yuck. Don't think I'd want to deal with a high-maintenance presenter even with internet! :lol: I hope it goes well! I think your plan for shifting your goal weight to what it is now is pretty sound. I know you're a disciplined eater and exerciser, so I can only imagine that your body is where it's supposed to be weight-wise.

Twynn: CONGRATULATIONS! That is so exciting! :hug: Please let us know how it goes!

Chelby: :wave: Congrats on getting to the 180's! That's AWESOME! :carrot:

fl_mom: That's a great attitude to have and you'll have a great day because of it!

Kierie: I'm going to check into Paul McKenna's book today. I got an email for it from Barnes and Noble a few days ago. I really enjoyed his program when it was on tv. I didn't know there was a cd. Is it a meditation-type one?

Heather: Good luck today at the fertility specialist's. I hope they have the answers you and your DH have been looking for.

Me: I'm having a pretty good week so far. We've been really busy at work and I've been waking up late, so I haven't had time to post. I'm trying to get myself and 3 of my staff prepared for our Level 3 state exam, which is in February, and it's a lot. I'm practically having to do lesson plans and pop quizzes! :yikes: It's a lot on my shoulders because I feel like it will be partially my fault if they fail. Sigh.

Tonight I will officially be through two weeks of DH's program! :cb: That's really exciting. My exercise and eating have been 100% OP and he's pretty chuffed about it. The only thing we had a disagreement on was the scale. I was weighing myself every morning and he finally took it and hid it. :lol: I'm not allowed to use it until Friday.

Well, tonight for dinner is some sausage and lentil soup. Last time we had it, I made a double-batch and froze the extra, so all I have to do is add the lentils and let them cook and we'll be good to go. Other than that, the only thing planned tonight is for me to watch Juno while DH watches a Spurs game. I like the sound of that!!

Kim I really enjoyed Juno The characters were awesome
as for the CD it's Hypnosis which I was a little suspect of but I listened to it last night and this morning and felt totally relaxed (I'm an on person so this was a total gift) and energized
He has the whole eat whatever you want perspective which I think I'm just going to eat whats appealing and ph 2 legal
With how busy you are it sounds like you could use some relaxation too!
Hmac I'm so coming to your house for dinner!
Could you share the greek meatball recipe?

You guys suffering through that cold weather are brave - I could not do it guess thats why i live in Florida.

I'm hopin I can get some prayers from you guys - I found out lastnite the baby girl we are trying to adopt is in the hospital and not doing good. Thank you in advance.

Happy Birthday Ruth!!!!

Gonnabe -- You and Baby Girl are in my prayers.

Short post for me today, I went home sick yesterday which has never happened, back at work today and just achy and very little energy. I guess my griping yesterday about feeling miserable wasn't due to the added weight. It still needs to come off though.

Heather good luck at the doctors today.

Gonna many prayers for you and the baby.

Ruth Happy Birthday!

We are supposed to get the cold tonight, brrrrrr.

Hope you all have a great day.

Wow, I thought I posted in here this morning, but looks like I didn't! :o

Hope everyone stays warm...it's awful out there!http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v411/beachgalgarner/rubbinghands.gif

Saying prayers for you and your baby, Gonna! :hug:

:congrat: on the 180s, Chelby! :hat:

Cyndi, that sounds like a GREAT decision, especially since you know you're doing well already with maintanence! :woohoo: I'm so thrilled for you!!! My doctor said that she had a similar experience, only she was 20 pounds from her goal--she realized that she was happy where she was and so was her body. She looks great and I know you do too!

Same ole' same ole' here. Gym after work and then home--I'll stop by the grocery store on my way home to pick up food to make a month's worth of dinners for the dog. I'll get that started tonight--it usually takes at least two days. And I have laundry to do.

I made a really yummy bean and barley soup (http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=521597)last night. :T Mmmm... I added extra spinach for extra nutrients and had it with a salad and a ww roll. Very yummy!

Morning all! It is cccccooooollldddd here too. Especially since the desktop is set up in the basement while laptop is in the shop. At least the bitties are here being cold with me.

Things are a bit better today. It's one of those days when I am thankful not to have to work with those turds! So laundry it is and chicken divan for leftovers for lunch and deep dish pizza for dinner!

Eventually, we HAVE to put these christmas decorations away :lol3: Perhaps this weekend! Have a great day.

Gonna - you are in my prayers.
Congratulations Chelby - your on your way.
Jenne - glad to see you are better today.
Ruth, Cottage, Cyndi and anyone else experiencing the cold weather stay warm.
I had to go out and buy groceries but did the princess thing, my DH dropped me off at the door.
Spring is around the corner somewhere maybe in Texas
Sophie

:dz: I'm not even paying attention to this woman and she's boring me. Yuck!

Thanks to everyone for the support and encouragement. You chicks are the best.

Twynn & Heather :crossed: Hoping for good news for both of you!

Kim - You are an exercising fiend! I'd have trouble avoiding the scale too. Are you measuring too because that really shows when you increase exercise.

Beach - Looks like a good recipe. It's on my menu for the week now! thanks

Gonna - Thinking of you and the baby.

Hope everyone is staying warm :brr:

Brrrrrr..... it is cold here and getting colder by the minute. We are expected to be well below zero the next few days. With the wind chill, something crazy like 20 below! It snowed a TON today! That is not good.... everything is going to turn to ice tomorrow. Good chance the kids will be home on a snow day.... we could use it!! My eating has been great these last few days. I haven't worked out as much as I would have liked, but I'll try to make up for it the rest of this week.
GonnaBe - praying for you and baby girl.
Ruth - It's your bday? Happy birthday!

Hello to everyone else. Not hanging around with the computer as much these days because I haven't had anything to do!! I'm going to look into teaching some computer classes at the local college. My brother does it and enjoys it. Sounded interesting to me.
Stay warm everyone!

Cyndi- sorry your class is so boring! And I agree with you! You've hit goal! and you have definitely proved you can maintain it!!! Work those muscles sister!

Schmoodle- congrats on the new furniture! I keep thinking about ours wishing it was time for new stuff already- I think with every piece you buy you learn something new :) LIke, I love microsuede because it cleans up pretty easy, but watermarks are inevitable on it! Take it easy till ya feel better chic!

ruth- brrr thats cold!!! Stay warm! it will be 6 here tomorrow and I won't know what to do with myself!!!

Chelby- :cheer: 180's! Thats awesome~!

Kim- SOunds like Dh is a good man, keeping you in check! and good for him for putting the scale away ;) Let us know how his plan works for ya!


fl mom- good luck on the good choices, I am right there trying to make them with you!

Heather- Hope your Dr's appt goes well!

Twynn- COngrats!!!!!!!!!

Sophie- nothing wrong with being a princess ;) I know I wanna be one! lol

jenne- Everything happens for a reason, count your blessings ;) I wouldn't wanna work with turds either!!! unfortunately I just work for turds... lol No bosses looking here hopefully! lol

Laurie- love bean and barley soup! have fun making doggie dinners! I used to have to do that for my rescued dog... He ate chicken breasts and rice, I swear he ate better than I did for a while! Now that he is recovered he gets plain old doggie food ! lol

Gonna- sorry to hear that, you're in my thoughts and prayers, baby too...

KO- I am going to try the vanilla extract thing... I bought some davinci syrup and abut 1/2 bottle later realized that I bought the kind with sugar! agh. oh well... will try yours tomorrow ;)

Cottage- Stay warm and enjoy your time at the library, although by now I am sure you're probably home- gotta get in here earlier~!

Me- Went to my slow working job today... ugh. I wish we would just be slammed already!!! lol... food front is okay, afraid to step on the scale just yet... I may tomorrow... I pulled somethng at the gym yesterday and decided not to go today. I will try to go again in the morning... other than that... SOS here! Hope everyone has a great remainder of the week!

Cyndi- Speaking of goal... maybe I missed it but did you ever write that STORY :) ?

Yikes busy day today! I did childcare for a group bible study today and went to church this evening. I did good on the food considering I had to eat out twice -grilled chicken ceasar salad and chili and a salad.

I'm watching The Real World, I feel so young and old.

Today was a stressful day. It's an Indian holiday so I had to try to do the work of 6 people since almost everyone in my group is in India. I worked from home as I had an inspector come and check out my foundation. The house has quite a few cracks. Luckily he said the movement is normal and removing the bushes was all I needed to do to fix the problem I had. So I just patch the cracks and don't need any piers.

My lawyer forwarded me a proposed settlement that Robert's lawyer sent over. It is unbelievable. He tried to say the grounds were that I had been violent and I was unwilling to seek reconciliation, marriage counseling or anger management. He wanted the child support and payment for Brian's insurance to be based on the percentage of his income to mine. Since he has no income that would be a great deal for him. And of course he wanted half the house and half my retirement in cash. He wanted joint custody and he wants me to go back to my maiden name. Oh, and for me to cover his health insurance until he gets on Medicaid. Unfortunately this offer means we have to try to work on a settlement and I can't just get a court date. So this delays the whole thing and we are further from a settlement than we were a year ago. My lawyer is out of town right now but we'll get together next week to determine how to counter-proposal.

And to top it off, Brian has to be able to begin running his science experiment tomorrow so we had to run out and buy plant lights and plants and try to design how it was all going to work. We got it all ready so it should be good to go at least.

Oh barb, I am so sorry to hear about all this... so much to digest at one time... so much for one to think about- seems he has been thinking more on this than one man would ever think on his own- maybe its crazy for me to think he has a woman lawyer... lol maybe not, just a thought.... ok, I will start behaving..... hope you have a better day tomorrow ;)