South Beach Diet - Finally Friday F??? Chat

Well, it's hard to do the F title unless you get into naughty words! :rofl:
Fantastic? Frilly? Fabulous? All suggestions appreciated. :lol:

Not much happening around here today so I need to do something to make the day memorable. Shovelling the rest of the ice off the back deck just won't cut it, nor will a trip to the store for more dog food.

Nice and mild this morning at 44ºF but we are back to below freezing temps tomorrow. Spring had better hurry if she plans to be here by March 21. (That's a joke around here as we've had our biggest snowstorms in March.)

What is going to make your Friday fit the F word? :cofdate:

A quick hello and check in - life has been hectic, with travel and LIFE, so I have not been getting my daily dose of support. All is well, program continues to work, eventhough pizza was consumed on Monday night - first real cheat, but it got things moving again. I too have cut back on nuts - was eating way too many.

Enjoy Friday, Kiss February Goodbye!

Good morning :coffee2: Hmm, it doesn't feel like a feisty friday to me. Maybe someone else will have a clever idea?

Ruth - Same weather here - warm yesterday and today, cold all weekend. I hate that! Maybe you could shovel dog droppings too - that sounds really exciting :rofl:

Celtic - Nuts are my nemesis too. Pop in when you can :)

Same old here - I've been working half days this week trying to calm things down in neck, back, arm land. I'm hoping to be back to normal (for me!) next week. Too bad it's supposed to rain this afternoon or I'd get out for a walk.

Have a good f_____ friday !

Thanks, Cyndi. I'd forgotten about the Poop Patrol. Maybe I'll wait until tomorrow when it's frozen. It's so nice to have something to look forward to.

:wave: at Celtic. Nice to see you checking in.

I kind of favor "Friday Finesse", myself. It seems to put the cap on the week and wrap it up. ;)

I indulged in a sleep-in this morning, even though it put me behind schedule. No big deal, though, since I have the entire morning off. I should have a fairly easy afternoon, too, since Maggie has a playdate. And then the weekend begins. :)
We never did get the opportunity to carry out our plans for yesterday, since the sun hid behind a thick bank of dark clouds and refused to come out. We even had snow showers throughout the morning!!! What happened to the forecast for sunshine, I don't know. :dizzy: More snow is due for next week, so my hopes for an early spring are dashed. It looks like March is coming in like a Lion. ;)

Sophie, have a safe trip and a wonderful time babysitting your grandson. We'll miss you!

Barb, that's pretty scary the break-ins in your neighborhood! I know you and Brian have wanted a dog, so I hope it's a good solution. And give that soon-to-be-X a swift kick in the netherlands for me. :kickbutt: :frypan: :club: He's been dragging his feet way too long in getting your divorce finalized. He should actually be penalized for all his shenanigans for delaying the process.

Chelby, have a fun, fun, weekend with your family!

Good morning chicks!

Ruth - Hope my day is as non-exciting as yours!!

Celtic - CASHEWS!! I swear I'd be 10 lbs lighter if I didn't eat them. Sam's has got the JUMBO container for less than $11!! I won't tell you how fast my DH and I go through one.

Cyndi - Hope you feel better after taking it easy!

Me - I work 2-7 today. DD has her "beach party" today at daycare, she is READY. She is sitting next to me in a swimsuit and flip flops :D. Today is pretty casual for me...I had some kind of stomach bug yesterday. If I feel okay, I may try to run. We'll see!!

Good morning Cottage!

Have a fabulous f------ Friday?!! (I won't let my DH fill that in, we all know what they'd say!!)

Make that "Flickering Friday". The power keeps going off and on. I'm off to fill the tub while I still have water.

You'd better take some candles in there with you, Ruthie!

Ruth, I already did! ;)
Frivolous, Freestyling, Facinorous?
Hope you find something memorable to do!
Hi Celtic!
Cyndi, if this turns into a Nor'Easter this weekend, would you please do your best to keep it up your way?
Twynn, I can't keep cashews around. I may overdo a little with the rest, but I'd be in big trouble with the cashews!
cottage, glad you got a sleep-in this morning, that's a fabulous way to start the weekend.
Jenn, thanks for sharing your vacation pix with us. Looks like you and DP had a great time!

Well, I think I had an on-plan day yesterday, but I didn't write everything down. I don't remember having anything naughty.
On the agenda today: I need to put together the bodice of the bridesmaid dress I'm making for my niece so I can fit her tonight. I also want to make her a berry pie for her birthday. I'm supposed to go over to help set up for the Volunteer Banquet this afternoon, and then pizza at my mom's for dinner. Oh, and work, of course... But it's Friday, so it's all good!!

Mornin its a nice dreary day here think i'll get the house all cleaned before the weekend. And work on some doggie wears this afternoon

good f____ morning gals lol... im a strange one... i dont really care for the weekends... kids act like they are on acid, DH sleeps in (how wonderful) and im always the only one in the mood to "do something"... once the weather changes it will be better around here. im like a bear, i cant stand being cold, so i dont venture out in the winter unless its to walmart or grocery store lol... i read somewhere that women should (if they dont get out) should stand in front of a window to get vit D from the sunshine, everyday for 15-30 minutes... lol i wish i had time to do that... i have to make an appointment with the devil to come in here every morning lol...

schmoodle-- how fantastic that you can sew and make beautiful things!
twynne--awwww at your daughter ready for her party, thats so sweet
cottage--better for march to come in like a lion.... then we have a better chance of it going out like a lamb lol
ruth--i have poop patrol also... only thing is, maggie has apparently ate some BLUE playdough... :rofl:
cyndi-- hope you get feeling better, i bet the rain aint helping mcuh too
celtic--i thought we were supposed to eat nuts... cashews are the only one i like too... hmmm have to rethink this i think lol
ruth again--i remember having snow storms in.... april!! lol

well im off to start this freaky day... freaky friday maybe? i think we are all brain washed as children.. friday was always the best day cuz it was the last day of school... then you grow up, and saturday is really no different than any other day.. the dishes, clothes, and floors still give you the evil eye if ya dont clean em lol

have a great day on the beach
stacy xxx

Frustrating Friday! The rain and wind took down a tree by the lake so there will be no power until later today. I'm over at the Fair Office because I had some emails that had to go out today. It's definitely going to be an afternoon nap day if the power is still off this afternoon. Grrrr!

Good Afternoon chicks..... hope you all have a great week end. Mine is busy as usual. We are fundraising again this week end and I have to do my morning at the dance studio, and I will be answering the same question over and over, is there dance next sat? We have our March break starting monday so no dance next week. I have the house work almost complete as I love to enjoy my week ends. Well must dash and try to finish my duties. Quiet time is almost over.
But before I go I have to brag that the scale gods love me I weighed in at 168 this morning.... yeah me out of the 170's hopefully never to go back...
PS Ruth- Not sure if I will get in over the week end or even the first of the week with the kids home I may not get the computer. I have lost 12 pounds.

Hey girls!

I'm just sitting down to breakfast :( I really need to get that going sooner.
Having a cinnamon omelet and some cucumbers and cherry tomatoes.

Have an OB appt. to have an IUD placed -- let's hope this works better than the pill. Both DS' are pill babies.

DH is buying a new video game today that he has been waiting for for months -- I won't see him again for awhile, I'm sure :)

My friend and I started a cooking "class" for our kids and it's my turn to host. She's bringing her daughter over for dinner and then we're going to bake afterwards...not sure what we're baking yet. DH requested caramelitas (basically a shortbread cookie with chocolate, caramel and pecans - cut into bars) and some sort of coffee cake - we'll see. I need to peruse foodgawker and tastespotting to see if anything catches my eye.

Afternoon everyone! Doing well here. DH comes home in about 2 hours, I am so excited. It has been a long crazy week without him.

Ruth - I hope you find something fun to do today. I am not looking forward to the predicted snowstorm this weekend. . .c'mon Spring!
cottage - Sleeping in must have been nice. . .hopefully now that DH will be home, I will get to do that tomorrow.
Twynn - Ugh on the stomach bug. . .I hope you are feeling better. The beach party sounds devine though.
Schmoodle- It sounds like you have a lot of fun things planned.
skinnybride - Have a wonderful day!
stacy- I hear you about the weekends in the winter. UGH! UGH! Vitamin D definitely helps improve your mood. I try to get out for at least 15 minutes a day.
littlechick-YAY on the 160s!

Not much else going on here. Housecleaning, laundry, cooking, playing with the boys. . .a "normal" day for me.

Robert finally got the document to me around 4 this morning (and text messaged me to let me know he had sent it which meant I got woken up). I've sent it on to my lawyer but he was in court this morning and hasn't called me back yet.

Brian has a birthday party to go to tonight so I'm on my own for dinner unless Don is free and that depends on his work so I'll play it by ear.

Well I must of jinxed myself yesterday. What a day today was. That is about all I can say about it. All will pass over during the weekend and Monday will be the start of a new week.right?? I just hope things that happened today don't come back and bite me in the butt, but saying that it probably will. I didn't do anything, but then I DIDN'T do anything and maybe I should have. Alright got that off my chest so now maybe the weekend will go as nutty as usual and this won't eat at me. Thanks for listening in a wide circle sort of way and hopefully I will be able to check in sometime this weekend. Lots of picking up and cleaning to do and the weather is really nice right now(sorry all eastern ladies)so it is going to be hard to focus on the inside of the house.

Going to go start on the kitchen and get the kids divided up so that they aren't at each other. Got to love sibling love!!!

Hope your day was a good one and the weekend is off to a great start.

just a question for you gals... do you ever get cranky for no apparent reason?? it passes but there are times when i could scream or go to bed and be alone. just wondering if its just me, or if other women are like this. ive read the book "men are from mars, women are from venus" but i dont have enough space in my head to take it all in lol... just a question.... i was sitting here watchin DH play xbox... AGAIN... and thought i'd ask ya'll lol... have a good start to the weekend... we had a flash freeze here today so i dont expect 2moro to be any nicer outside,... we can all dream tho lol

stacy xxx

Good Evening gals! Tonight was a bad bad meal for me.. too much salty chinese food with noodles too! Tomorrow I am in 100% whether biggest loser takes me or not!!!! I have got to get this weight off of me!!!! I am sooo sick of feeling tired or frumpy because I know I can do something about my weight that is the real issue!!!

dreaminstacy...yeah, we're all like that. No worries.

I was really bad until a few years ago when I decided to actually do something about it. I was really embarrassed and ashamed to admit that I might need some help. I saw a therapist and realized that I have a mega problem with anxiety. I started on Paxil (still take it, although not as much and only as necessary) and found out what my triggers were. It is much easier to stay in control when I know what my triggers are (chaotic, cluttery household is my biggest trigger). To help contain my triggers, I started using Flylady's methods to keep my house clean and organized. With two babies, it still gets cluttery -- but a 15 minute swoop through the house usually does a world of good. I still get crabby and I still have "those days", but they are fewer and much farther between. A few days ago, I was just sick of living out of boxes and started feeling the anxiety pile up again. I sent DH and the boys to the park and spent the next hour putting stuff away - I was in a much better mood when they came home.
Anyway....you're not alone. :) Hope you have a better weekend

I had to work late but I got Brian dropped off at the birthday party and got done working in time for a quick dinner with Don before it was time to pick Brian up again. It was nice to have time to talk over everything that has been going on. Next weekend Brian will be camping so we can spend more time hopefully.