Sugar Shakers - Sugar Busters Weekly Support Board 7/15-7/21

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 take some time to check out our extensive recipe boards. Our RECIPE BOARDS can be located at the link below:

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?forumid=89


We have SEVEN 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 boards are listed below as well as the link that will take you to the boards:

THE RECOMMENDED READING BOARD
THE TOOLS & TIPS BOARD
THE FOOD INFORMATION BOARD
MOTIVATIONAL & INSPIRING THOUGHTS BOARD
MY FAVORITE SB LEGAL FOODS
SB 2002 BIO BOARD
SB 2001/2002 PHOTO ALBUM BOARD

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?forumid=87

We also have a SB WEEKLY EXERCISE BOARD that you can log your daily/weekly exercises on which is located on our weekly support board:

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=18099

Then there's our latest addition to the SB BOARDS which is called OFF THE EATEN PATH This board is for everything NOT related to SB. You can use this board to post questions or comments on just about anything (okay, within reason). A book you recommend, a cleaning tip, a great website deal, etc. etc. Here's the link:

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?forumid=90


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


WELCOME! :D

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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 really liked the message this one gives:

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STAY ON COURSE

You've been planning for the perfect vacation for six months, and now the day is finally here. The tickets are in your pocket, your bags are packed, and you're driving to the airport. On the way, you pass a favorite restaurant and think about how much you like their food. You turn the car around, go back to the restaurant, walk in, sit down and enjoy a delicious meal. The only trouble is, by the time you finish eating you've missed your flight and you don't get to take that vacation of a lifetime.

Would this ever happen? Of course not. When you're on your way to something you've been working for, planning, and anxiously awaiting, you'd never let a petty distraction throw you off track. Or would you?

Unfortunately, it happens every day. Too often, we let the distractions of the moment deny us our most treasured goals. The next time you're tempted by a distraction, keep in mind where you're already headed and how very much you desire to get there. Ask yourself if you would prefer to have the distraction or the goal you've set for yourself. Rather than hopping from one empty distraction to another, focus your effort and attention toward those things which will bring true and lasting fulfillment.

-- Ralph Marston



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

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

Okay Ladies (and our one lone gentleman), here's my contribution to the MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY task I asked everyone to participate in doing. I hope you all enjoy Jim Rohn's wonderful message. I personally have printed this out and find myself reading it on a daily basis!


The Formula for Failure and Success


Failure is not a single, cataclysmic event. We do not fail overnight. Failure is the inevitable result of an accumulation of poor thinking and poor choices. To put it more simply, failure is nothing more than a few errors in judgment repeated every day.

Now why would someone make an error in judgment and then be so foolish as to repeat it every day? The answer is because he or she does not think that it matters.

On their own, our daily acts do not seem that important. A minor oversight, a poor decision, or a wasted hour generally doesn't result in an instant and measurable impact. More often than not, we escape from any immediate consequences of our deeds.

If we have not bothered to read a single book in the past ninety days, this lack of discipline does not seem to have any immediate impact on our lives. And since nothing drastic happened to us after the first ninety days, we repeat this error in judgment for another ninety days, and on and on it goes. Why? Because it doesn't seem to matter. And herein lies the great danger. Far worse than not reading the books is not even realizing that it matters!

Those who eat too many of the wrong foods are contributing to a future health problem, but the joy of the moment overshadows the consequence of the future. It does not seem to matter. Those who smoke too much or drink too much go on making these poor choices year after year after year... because it doesn't seem to matter. But the pain and regret of these errors in judgment have only been delayed for a future time. Consequences are seldom instant; instead, they accumulate until the inevitable day of reckoning finally arrives and the price must be paid for our poor choices - choices that didn't seem to matter.

Failure's most dangerous attribute is its subtlety. In the short term those little errors don't seem to make any difference. We do not seem to be failing. In fact, sometimes these accumulated errors in judgment occur throughout a period of great joy and prosperity in our lives. Since nothing terrible happens to us, since there are no instant consequences to capture our attention, we simply drift from one day to the next, repeating the errors, thinking the wrong thoughts, listening to the wrong voices and making the wrong choices. The sky did not fall in on us yesterday; therefore the act was probably harmless. Since it seemed to have no measurable consequence, it is probably safe to repeat.

But we must become better educated than that!

If at the end of the day when we made our first error in judgment the sky had fallen in on us, we undoubtedly would have taken immediate steps to ensure that the act would never be repeated again. Like the child who places his hand on a hot burner despite his parents' warnings, we would have had an instantaneous experience accompanying our error in judgment.

Unfortunately, failure does not shout out its warnings as our parents once did. This is why it is imperative to refine our philosophy in order to be able to make better choices. With a powerful, personal philosophy guiding our every step, we become more aware of our errors in judgment and more aware that each error really does matter.

Now here is the great news. Just like the formula for failure, the formula for success is easy to follow: It's a few simple disciplines practiced every day.

Now here is an interesting question worth pondering: How can we change the errors in the formula for failure into the disciplines required in the formula for success? The answer is by making the future an important part of our current philosophy.

Both success and failure involve future consequences, namely the inevitable rewards or unavoidable regrets resulting from past activities. If this is true, why don't more people take time to ponder the future? The answer is simple: They are so caught up in the current moment that it doesn't seem to matter. The problems and the rewards of today are so absorbing to some human beings that they never pause long enough to think about tomorrow.

But what if we did develop a new discipline to take just a few minutes every day to look a little further down the road? We would then be able to foresee the impending consequences of our current conduct. Armed with that valuable information, we would be able to take the necessary action to change our errors into new success-oriented disciplines. In other words, by disciplining ourselves to see the future in advance, we would be able to change our thinking, amend our errors and develop new habits to replace the old.

One of the exciting things about the formula for success - A few simple disciplines practiced every day - is that the results are almost immediate. As we voluntarily change daily errors into daily disciplines, we experience positive results in a very short period of time. When we change our diet, our health improves noticeably in just a few weeks. When we start exercising, we feel a new vitality almost immediately. When we begin reading, we experience a growing awareness and a new level of self-confidence. Whatever new discipline we begin to practice daily will produce exciting results that will drive us to become even better at developing new disciplines.

The real magic of new disciplines is that they will cause us to amend our thinking. If we were to start today to read the books, keep a journal, attend the classes, listen more and observe more, then today would be the first day of a new life leading to a better future. If we were to start today to try harder, and in every way make a conscious and consistent effort to change subtle and deadly errors into constructive and rewarding disciplines, we would never again settle for a life of existence – not once we have tasted the fruits of a life of substance!

To Your Success,

Jim Rohn

Good morning everyone!

I searched through a lot of books to find a good motivational thought for today and I keep coming back to that tape of Dr. Phil "getting real about fat" on Oprah. The one key thing he said on there was this: YOU CANNOT BE OVERWEIGHT UNLESS YOU HAVE CREATED A LIFESTYLE THAT SUPPORTS IT. That really speaks to me. If I have created this kind of lilfestyle, then damn it, I can create a lifestyle that promotes healthy eating. I see now that I have the power right inside of me to get the results I want. He encouraged everyone to "BEHAVE THEIR WAY TO SUCCESS." I am truly sick of making up stupid excuses and being the victim in all this. I have to take control and take the "blame" and start moving int he right directions.

The whole tape is loaded with golden nuggets. But these two are very informative and motivational to me.

Take care all. Have a great day!

Kim

Good Morning All

Ok, I thought about this (can ya smell the smoke from the overtaxed brain??) I don't really have one saying or article or anything that really motivates me.

What really motivates me to stay with this WOE???

EVERYONE ON THIS BOARD

I read of everyones trials and tribulations. There are the wonderful success stories of those of you who have made it to goal or have lost a lot of weight. Even reading about those who have fallen off the wagon helps, cause then I know we're all human and make mistakes. The encouragement and caring here is wonderful. And even tho I don't post and/or answer everyone, I still try to read what everyone has to say.

YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!!!

ALSO, my body feels better with this way of eating. My BP has gone down. I can see a difference in my body shape (a GOOD difference) even tho I am about the same weight I was when I started this WOE. And I know that if I stick to this WOE that I WILL lose.

So I guess it's really a combination of things that keeps me motivated to keep plodding along with this WOE.

Good Morning All: I am in a rush to get out the door for work and my hair is still wet - so this is all I can do for now - here is my Motivational statement for Monday.....

Motivation:


It starts with my son, just the other day I stopped by before going to workout – he was at camp – and he said when I was leaving, “Go Lose Another Pound Mom!!!!”



It is my Mother writing me a note when I send her a new photo via email, with the comment, “You are going to have to beat those men off with a stick!”



It is my Grandmother telling me every night when we go for a walk how proud she is of me for taking my health so seriously and how happy she is to see the happy, healthy, old me coming back!



It is the little comments from co-workers when I leave for the gym every day saying “Keep up the good work” or “You Go Girl”…….



It is when my best friend says to me, “You can really see the weight coming off when you wear your black skirt, it looks too big on you”…. And the encouragement I have from her, and knowing that I am encouraging her by staying 100% OP…..



It is reading the success stories in magazines like Shape, Fitness and looking at what they did to lose weight – and knowing that I am doing more exercise and activities and eating even better than they did! I will whoop their behinds when I am at my goal!



It is reading people’s success stories on line for low carb eating – and one man really struck home at how similar my thoughts about it all were to his….



It is looking at before and after pictures….and looking at pictures of myself before I got so heavy….



It is being honest to myself, keeping my diary every day of what I eat and what activities and what thoughts of importance are running through my head at that moment……



It is reading the posts on our support board and seeing how much each person has lost, their faithfulness to this way of eating, and how they have had such a success, and there are the ladies on the board that really motivate me….I see the photos and just crack up over the wonderful difference there is in their success. It is amazing how gorgeous you all are and your photos really motivate me to feel the same about myself.



Motivation – Motivation is losing approximately 10 pounds a month, feeling great about it, and knowing that one day I am going to be at my goal, no matter how long it takes, and that I am going to look in that mirror and see Me for what I am and not for the “Fat Girl” I see myself as now….. When the man winks at me in the gym, I won’t wonder why, instead I will wink right back…..

Sabrina

Hi guys! Hope everyone had a great weekend! Sorry I have been MIA...I have been busy, but more importantly, my computer is giving me fits and I have been unable ot get on.

Let me back up to Friday....
My meeting with Kim (Quilter) was AWESOME! What an amazing person, so beautiful both inside and out! Those of you that have met her know what I mean. She is so fun and light hearted. I only wish we had met up long ago! I talked and talked, like we had been friends for a while...it was really great! We had a good lunch (I had a interesting fruit salad) and chatted and chatted...then she told you about Jungle Jims...it was cool! I will never forget the Elvis photo experience. Who had ever heard of such a thing. This Jungle Jim must be full of himself...they were selling his autograph....like COME ON!!! This guy is a nobody! Oh well....we got our photo and I am gonna work on getting it up after I post this. I hope I can remember how to do it.
So THANK YOU KIM!! I really had a great time! BTW...my parents horse came in 4th, my "testamony" went great, and I love the book you gave me. Did you try the sauce or the splenda? We have to get together again soon! Maybe a dinner or whatever...and Jack-k...we must all meet!

I have not read the post from Saturday on...hope to catch up and maybe repost later.

As far as me weight, I am at 115 (actually 114 today). I had to go buy some new clothes. I never ever in a million years thought I would be wearing a 4 or less...well, I had the worst trouble. I could not find pants that fit me....so off to the Junior section I went...my size is a 3....one pair of pants was a 1...but you know my theory on clothes...the numbers mean nothing.
Here is the funny thing:
I decided I needed to diet in January because all of my clothes were getting too tight...I was wearing a 12...getting tight 12. Well, I had to make a choice....either be happy and go buy some new clothes or take it off. Well, I did not want or could afford to get a new set of clothes, so diet it was.
Now here I found myself not fitting into my old clothes, the ones I thought I would never fit into again were getting too big...and I mean big, likeI could put a kid in there with me big....so here I am doing exactly what I did not want to do...buy new clothes, but it is for a better reason, but still...
I am not complaining! It is just irionic, the thing that got me to go on a diet to begine with ended up happening anyway!

Ok...enough of me.
Will try to post our photos and read other posts!

Man, I wish this had a spell check!:dizzy:

Good Morning Again:wave:

Whew! It is brutal out there this morning! Just got in from doing 4.5 miles, took me 49:15, surprisingly. I thought it took me longer than that. I am profusely sweating bullets here!:eek:

Well, ELI FINALLY wrote a normal e-mail. At least it has his name on it, I have a distinct feeling that he dictated this for his BIL to type out. I think I read an inkling of nervousness in his e-mail, I think he knows he's not on my good side! His nephew sent me a ton of pics via e-mail. OMG, Eli has gained so much weight! I almost died when I opened up the pictures. It's like he's eaten his way through the country. His sister is an excellent cook and his other sister that's in from Montreal is as well, and they love to spoil him rotten and it sure looks like they're doing a heck of a job!!!! He also looks very tired, like he's aged 10 years.

Hopped on the scale today and it's still at 126, not moving down like I'm hoping, but should soon. I also take my measurements with a tape measure sometimes and did so the other day and then again today, and since TOM is gone, bloating seems to be as well as I'm down 1 1/2" from the other day in my waist. Eating has been wonderful and I'm feeling great!:D

Have some errands to run today before I p/u the kids from school and take Michael to his guitar lesson, nothing exciting really, just the usual errands. Going to try to get in a little cleaning, but I really don't want to over exert myself;)

SEF, do you ever go to bed? Geez, you are a night owl! I love your outlook, always so positive, even when there's so much negativity around-you must be the ray of sunshine at the NH:) I can't believe they stopped your GD like that, I would of been pissed/nervous/annoyed. I dread the day I have to fly somewhere.

QUILTER, I think Dr. Phils message is write on the money, at least for most people. Unless there is a medical issue that causes someone to gain the weight than what he says is true. I have no one else to blame but myself for being heavy all my life, at least I don't think I do once I was old enough to make my own choices. As an adult we are in control of our actions and it's up to us to decide on how to take control of our own lives. I finally decided enough was enough, just wish it hadn't take me so darn long to figure it all out:shrug:

ZANNE, I can't agree with you more!!!!

TRANQUIL, WOW, I loved your MM contribution because it came from the heart. It's not just about weight loss, it's so much more, and your post really proves that! :D

KIMMY, I'm so happy you and QUILTER had a meeting and a great time together, and yes, I know from meeting her exactly what you are talking about, she is a doll! I know with talking with her yesterday she thinks the same about you. Now you know when we talk about SB METTINGS with other board members just what we are talking about and how we feel. It's an awesome experience to meet people in person. Can't wait to see the pics. If you have any trouble let me know and I'll try to help you.

Okay, I'm about cooled down and I seem to be caught up. I'll check in sometime later.

Have a wonderful day and a great week!

Debbie
194/126/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

Ok, I've look for somthing motivational to post. Here goes

"Cut the "im" out of "impossible" leaving that dynamic work standing out free and clear - "impossible"

Always maintain hopefullness, especially when the going is hard.

If you want things to be different, perhaps the answer is to become different yourself.

Realize you are greater than you ever estimated yourself to be.

I realized that after finding something motivational, that none of these sayings is what did it for me. I can't tell you what it was. I have always said that "something" got a hold of me that day. Maybe it was the severe headaches I was having that scared me. Maybe it was the embarrassment of being so fat. I was ashamed for my DH to see me naked. I don't really know. 2 friends of mine had started SB and had done great. My DH sduggested I try it too. I protested, There was nothing I could eat. I tried it, read the book and went forward. I have never looked back. Some people same I am obessed with exercise and this WOE. Maybe I am. Maybe that is what keeps me going for 9 months. I don't really know. All I know that I like myself now. I still have 30-40 to go, but I look much better. I just hope that whatever "got a hold of me" never lets go.

I have a co-worker who tells me everyday how "hot" I am. It's become a big joke. In fact, I am embarrassed a little when she says it in front of people. But it really keeps me going. I have another co-worker who is also doing SB with me. We share recipes, ideas, and struggles. She keeps me going You wonderful people keep me going more than anything. I can't wait to get here on Monday and read the posts. I can't do this without you guys. I'm afraid to try. Thanks to each and everyone of you for being here. I send you my thanks and my love.

I have go on too long and now I am almost crying.

I have to catch up on some of the posts I missed over the weekend.

Tranquil & Serene, WTG on your legal night out. It ca be done and you are proof. Congrats. But don't those other drunks get on your nerves faster. LOL

Cheryl, what are the symptons of Central Nervous System Vasculitis? My friend has soemthing which they thought was Lupus but now can't figure out, Maybe she has what you have. My first week on SB was a 8 lb loss. I know it was water, but still it's 8 pounds lighter on that scale.

Mercy, It has taken me 9 months to lose this 80 lbs. That's ok though. i feel that maybe it will stay off this time (no, I'm sure it will stay off this time). I can honestly say I have not been deprived of anything major. This is of WOL for me.

Tree, Will your DH drink the diet Mountain Dew. My girls tell me it is pretty close to the original.

Quilter, Good going on the party and I loved the icing story. How funny.

Rosalie, A happy belated birthday. Hope it was a good one.

Bob, I loved the North & South miniseries. I was totally addicted to them.

Sef, How nice of your DIL to buy the clothes for the people at church. She must take after her MIL.

Kimmy, A size 12 to a 2 or 3. How wonderful for you. You have done great. I definately want to meet up with you and Kim the next time. I can't wait.

Deb, You will be so happy to see Eli, you will forget how mad you were. Don't spoil his and your homecoming.

To everyone that has posted MM so far, they have been great and very inspiring. Thanks.

Have a wonderful Monday. Hope to check back later.

Jackie
257/180/145
10-10-01

The Monday Morning Message

Inspiring Leaders to an Outstanding Week

Have a Strategy

He who every morning plans the transactions of the day and follows out that plan carries a thread that will guide him through the labyrinth of the most busy life.

- Victor Hugo



Before we had arrived in Orlando, a friend had given us a
suggestion as to how to have a more pleasant visit to Walt Disney World's Epcot Center. The strategy that our friend suggested was a simple, but very effective, way to see most of the entire park in one day.

We arrived at the main entrance early in the morning, before the park opened. Then once the gates were opened, the other patrons went in and began stopping at the stores close to the entrance and at the attractions at the front of the park.

But our strategy was to do exactly the opposite of what the rest of the crowd was doing and so my wife and I sprinted to the back of the park. The theory was that if the rest of the crowd was working its way from the front of the park to the back, then we would have shorter waiting queues by working from the back of the park to the front.

The strategy worked. We were able to cover the entire park in one day. We spent no more than 5 minutes in queues while others were waiting as long as one hour. Having a unique strategy, rather than just moving along with the crowd, made our day more productive and enjoyable.

Too many people not only don't have a strategy for days that they spend at places like Epcot Center, but they don't have a unique plan or strategy for any day of their life. They get out of bed in the morning and just follow the crowd. They go wherever everyone else is going or where their told to go. As the day goes by their stress level builds and chaos reigns. They can't wait until the sun goes down and the day is over.

If you're not as productive, effective and as happy as you want to be it may be that you need to do a little more planning before you begin each day. Even the busiest life can be mastered through having a strategy for dealing with it.

This week focus on having a unique strategy for each day rather than surrendering your time to the chance of incident. Concentrate on how every moment might be better used to help you to achieve your life's goals. Avoid the temptation to leisurely follow the rest of the crowd and develop a plan every morning for doing things differently from those around you. Plan the transactions of your day in a way that will carry you through the labyrinth of the busiest life.

Tip of the Week

Just three years ago, the Japanese automaker Nissan was close to bankruptcy. But then Carlos Ghosn took over as president and CEO and he implemented the Nissan Revival Plan. In February of this year, Ghosn announced that the revival plan goals are going to be met a year ahead of schedule and Nissan's comeback is almost complete. In the July issue of Fast Company magazine, Ghosn offered his ideas on what were some of the most important things he did to turn the company around. These ideas are applicable to any situation where you've been asked to lead a team or organization that is in disarray...

Provide and Communicate the Vision. "One of the biggest signs that a company is in trouble is when the employees are confused about strategy and priorities. My first act was to move from a state of confusion to one of clarification. I needed to explain what we had to undertake and why we had to undertake it and then outline the best way to do it."

Be an Outstanding Listener. "When I came to Nissan, I engaged in what I call "active listening" with as many people as I could. I also got a lot of advice from outside the company, most of which was very conservative. People told me, 'You can't go fast in Japan. You can't close plants in Japan. You can't reduce head count.' I listened carefully, even to the opinions that totally contradicted my own beliefs, to make sure that when I made decisions, I hadn't missed anything."

Share the Risk. ""If you ask people to go through a difficult period of time, they have to trust that you're sharing it with them. So I said that if we did not fulfill our commitments, I would resign. I was not responsible for our situation in 1999. But when you accept the top job in a company, you assume its past, present, and future. I told my critics, 'Don't judge me on a good speech. Judge me on my results. Be very cynical. Be very cold. Look at the profits, the debt, the market share, the appeal of the cars, and then judge me'."



Until next Monday, have an outstanding week!

Bruce



The Monday Morning Message is written each week by Bruce A. Rector in
Lexington, Kentucky U.S.A. and is sent to business, community and government
leaders in over 75 countries around the world. Copyright 2002 by Bruce A.
Rector. All rights reserved.

Ok, so I know you are wondering, "How on Earth does that apply to SB????" Well, let me tell you how it inspires me. The whole going against the crowd theory is so wonderful when I see that my friends and all these people are "standing in line" with their diets, not losing weight, or losing so slowly that they get frustrated and quit. I however, in doing SB, feel like I have started at the back of the park, and I'm losing faster, but not by "skipping in line" or being unsafe. Instead I am going about it the smart way. So when acquaintences try to put down the idea of Sugarbusters, I smile and ask just how much weight they have lost in the last 5 onths. Other than a gastric bypass patient, I haven't seen ANYONE that has lost as much as I have. (Excluding fellow SBers, of course!) I don't feel that this is the only way, but it certainly makes sens to me!

Well, I'm off to water aerobics - starting at the back of the park again this morning!

Lets try this again!!!

Quilter and Kimmythekid at Jungle Jims

I hope this is the start of a beautiful week for everyone!

I've been off the board since Thursday--my church's VBS began last night--so I was at the church ALL weeking decorating and getting set up. Everything went very well last night and the kids seemed to be having a ball! We are using the Bug Safari curriculum--anyone else out there use it for your church? Anyway we have transformed the entire bottom floor of our education building into a jungle atmosphere!

The best news is that so far, I've managed to stay OP! Even Saturday when I was at the church for more than 10 hours--I did ok. I had a big bag of candy for my volunteers--but I didin't touch them. It's funny--sometimes that would just kill me--and sometimes it would be so bad that I would give in--but Saturday it didn't bother me one bit. Go figure.

I've had a chance to skim the board from the weekend. It was good to see that Kimmy and Quilter got together--loved the picture! Deb--take it easy on Eli--remember all those busy signals? He may have trouble getting phone calls out. Besides--he's just a guy--they ALWAYS see this communication stuff differently! Who was it that asked about detox dizziness? I have experienced that--I generally get a little light headed as the sugar leaves my system!

OK--Oldie goldie Monday Motivation:

One day at a time! The saying is so old that it is trite--but also true. If we think about never eating sugar, or refined carbs for the entire rest of our lives, then the challenge is overwhelming. But here's the good news. You don't have to stay OP for the entire rest of your life. You only need to stay OP for today! Each day make it your goal to stay Op for that day only. Don't fret about tomorrow--or next week, that can overwhelm us. All we need to do is eat healthily for today. If we make that our goal for each day, then they will add up to a lifetime of healthy eating habits--one day at a time!

Have a good day everyone!

Susan

Good Morning

First of all thanks everyone for the birthday wishes. I was working during the day this weekend but spent a pleasant evening with my family. My daughter was waiting for me when I got home. I had a beautiful bunch of flowers from my grandkids and a new camera from my kids. The one I had been using was giving me problems loading the film and I had been thinking of buying a new one so this was a nice surprise.

I see so many good responses for MM. I've taken the easy way out and copied something from an earlier MM post:

You are the person who has to decide
Whether you'll do it or toss it aside
You are the person who makes up your mind
Whether you'll lead or will linger behind
Whether you'll try for the goal that's afar
Or just be contented to stay where you are.

We all have to make up our own minds that we can do this. No one else can do it for us. What motivates me to keep at it is I just never want to gain back what I have lost since starting this woe. I feel so much better and am able to do more things than I could have done at my previous weight. Also all the compliments I still get from people at work are motivating.

This has to be a quickie as I had a late start this morning. I was up very late last night checking out some stuff on the computer and didn't get to bed until almost 3.00 a.m. and consequently slept in late, was woken up by the phone at about 9.15 a.m. I am off to badminton at noon and have to work this evening and time is running out. Have to go and jump in the shower and get some breakfast before heading out.

Have a good day everyone.

Marie.

Jack-K
CNSV is hard to diagnose. Mostly terrible headaches, cognitive problems, inability to fuction normally.
I have a site you can pass on to your friend:
CNSVNET (http://www.cnsv.net)

I'm glad this site was created.
It's so great to see people enjoying a "diet".
I am having no problems whatsoever incorporating SB into my life.
As soon as I feel comfortable I'm going to start suggesting this to my group.
We all gained on average 60 or more pounds from the Prednisone and plain lack of energy.

Good morning..it's raining again..and from what I hear it will be raining again tomorrow. So I will have to find a different exersice other than walking. I did get in about 18 miles or so last week. :)

Well, I thought long and hard about sharing my motivation for this assignment. I know that some share my faith and some don't. But the truth of what motivates me is my faith. And there is a verse that I cry out when things get tough...when I can't walk one more step or feel like the weight will never come off.....

Phillippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strenghtens me.

:) That's the verse that got me through the last 3 tenths of my first mile running.

I appreciate all the motivational things that have been shared today. They have inspired me and motivated me. It's been hard as my focus has changed from wanting to be healthy to wanting to be thin again. I KNOW that healthy is the goal. I just have to remind myself.

Love,
Crystle

235/156/140

I need your help

Has anyone eaten at Macaroni Grill, and what did you order that was legal?

We are taking DH there tonite for his birthday dinner.

Thanks for your help.

Jackie

BOB doesn't usually post on Motivational Monday...BUT my dear SIL sent this to me this morning and it fell right into what our FEARLESS LEADER wanted us to do...enjoy and live by these rules!!!

In honor of women's history month and in memory of
Erma Bombeck who lost her fight with cancer.

Here is an angel sent to watch over you.

I would have talked less and listened more.
I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded.

I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.

I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth.

I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.

I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose
before it melted in storage.

I would have sat on the lawn with my children and not worried about grass stains.

I would have cried and laughed less while watching television-
and more while watching life.

I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband.

I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day.

I would never have bought anything just because it was practical,
wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime.

Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy,
I'd have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.

When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, "Later. Now go get washed up for dinner."

There would have been more "I love you's"..
more "I'm sorry's" but mostly, given another shot at life,
I would seize every minute...look at it and really see it ...
live it..and never give it back.

Stop sweating the small stuff. Don't worry about who doesn't like
you, who has more, or who's doing what. Instead, let's cherish the relationships we have with those who do love us. Let's think about what God HAS blessed us with. And what we are doing each day to promote ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally, as well as spiritually.

I hope you all have a blessed day.





Beautiful Women's Month

Age 3: She looks at herself and sees a Queen.

Age 8: She looks at herself and sees Cinderella.

Age 15: She looks at herself and sees an Ugly Sister (Mum I can't go to school looking like this!) Age 20: She looks at herself and sees "too fat/too thin, too short/too tall, too straight/too curly"- but decides she's going out anyway.

Age 30: She looks at herself and sees "too fat/too thin, too short/too tall, too straight/too curly" - but decides she doesn't have time to fix it, so she's going out anyway.

Age 40: She looks at herself and sees "too fat/too thin, too short/too tall, too straight/too curly" - but says, "At least, I am "clean" and goes out anyway.

Age 50: She looks at herself and sees "I am" and goes wherever she wants to go.

Age 60: She looks at herself and reminds herself of all the people who can't even see themselves in the mirror anymore.

Age 70: She looks at herself & sees wisdom, laughter and ability, grabs a purple hat and goes out and conquers the world. Send this on to all the women you are grateful to have as friends. Maybe we should all grab that purple hat earlier. Please send this to five phenomenal women today in celebration of Beautiful Women's Month. If you do, something good will happen: you will boost another woman's self esteem.



If you do, something good will happen: you will boost another woman's self esteem.


HAVE A GOOD MONDAY EVERYONE




BOB

Still reading my book, should be through today. No time to read posts, but here's my MM.

"You can do it!" is my caption to a picture taken of me when I reached my goal doing Jenny Craig. I keep it on my fridge and see it every time I open the door. That picture helps to motivate me to stay with this WOE. I will do it.

Have a great day.
Jeanie

WOMEN


They smile when they want to scream.

They sing when they want to cry.

They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous.

They fight for what they believe in.

They stand up for injustice.

They don't take "no" for an answer when they believe there is a better solution.

They go without new shoes so their children can have them.

They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.

They love unconditionally.

They cry when their children excel and cheer when their friends get awards.

They are happy when they hear about a birth or a new marriage.

Their hearts break when a friend dies.

They have sorrow at the loss of a family member, yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left.

They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart.
Women come in all SIZES, in all colors and shapes.

They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to show how much they care about you.

The heart of a woman is what makes the world spin!

Women do more than just give birth.

They bring joy and hope.

They give compassion and ideals.

They give moral support to their family and friends.

Women have a lot to say and a lot to give.

IT'S BEAUTIFUL WOMEN MONTH

IT'S GOOD TO BE THE WOMAN

We got off the Titanic first.

We can scare male bosses with mysterious gynecological disorder excuses.

Taxis stop for us.

We don't look like a frog in a blender when dancing.

No fashion faux pas we make could ever rival The Speedo.

We don't have to pass gas to amuse ourselves.

If we forget to shave, no one has to know.

We can congratulate our teammate without ever touching her rear.

We never have to reach down every so often to make sure our privates are still there.

We have the ability to dress ourselves.

We can talk to people of the opposite sex without having to picture them naked.

If we marry someone 20 years younger, we're aware that we look like an idiot.

There are times when chocolate really can solve all your problems.

We'll never regret piercing our ears.

We can fully assess a person just by looking at their shoes.

We can make comments about how silly men are in their presence, because they aren't listening anyway.

BE GLAD YOU ARE A WOMAN!!!!!

Wow! I'm so impressed what everyone has come up with for MM! I'm sure we all did Deb proud ;)

If some of you hadn't noticed, I usually motivate myself by setting goals. Losing weight is a very demanding mentally as well as physically. If I make losing weight or maintaining a regimen a game or if I create a goal..I can stay on top of it.

I have been seeing my father a lot recently..just by coincidence, and he won't stop saying how impressed he is with my willpower..to get and stay healthy. My brother whom I don't have a great relationship with, also told my family how great I look. It's amazing to me that I can make all these people excited and happy about my health. That's how much they love me and want me around! That really motivates me to stay healthy.

There is some humor in this, yet I find many truths. My motivational thoughts come from the 62 on range. I don't have to wait for the other ones after that, they are with me now. {{{{HUGS}}}}

TIME GETS BETTER WITH AGE

Read it through to the end, it gets better as you go!

I've learned that I like my teacher because she cries when we sings "Silent Night". Age 5

I've learned that our dog doesn't want to eat my broccoli either. Age 7

I've learned that when I wave to people in the country, they stop what they are doing and wave back. Age 9

I've learned that just when I get my room the way I like it, Mom makes me clean it up again. Age 12

I've learned that if you want to cheer yourself up, you should try cheering someone else up. Age 14

I've learned that although it's hard to admit it, I'm secretly glad my parents are strict with me. Age 15

I've learned that silent company is often more healing than words of advice. Age 24

I've learned that brushing my child's hair is one of life's great pleasures. Age 26

I've learned that wherever I go, the world's worst drivers have followed me there. Age 29

I've learned that if someone says something unkind about me, I must live so that no one will believe it. Age 30

I've learned that there are people who love you dearly but just don't know how to show it. Age 42

I've learned that you can make some one's day by simply sending them a little note. Age 44

I've learned that the greater a person's sense of guilt, the greater his or her need to cast blame on others. Age 46

I've learned that children and grandparents are natural allies. Age 47

I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. Age 48

I've learned that singing "Amazing Grace" can lift my spirits for hours. Age 49

I've learned that motel mattresses are better on the side away from the phone. Age 50

I've learned that you can tell a lot about a man by the way he handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. Age 51

I've learned that keeping a vegetable garden is worth a medicine cabinet full of pills. Age 52

I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you miss them terribly after they die. Age 53

I've learned that making a living is not the same thing as making a life. Age 58

I've learned that if you want to do something positive for your children, work to improve your marriage. Age 61

I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. Age 62

I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catchers mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back. Age 64

I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you. But if you focus on your family, the needs of others, your work, meeting new people, and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you. Age 65

I've learned that whenever I decide something with kindness, I usually make the right decision. Age 66

I've learned that everyone can use a prayer. Age 72

I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. Age 82

I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love that human touch-holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. Age 90

I've learned that I still have a lot to learn. Age 92

HiedieHo All!!

Went to NH, they loved the jokes. There was a lot of lively discussion today. I usually just wing it, plant the seeds and let them make 'em grow! It is so enjoyable. I told them about GD's travel experience and that sparked their travel stories or things they had heard. Also talked about things. that if you were born before '45, we didn't have and that brought out stories too. FUN!!!!! Then went to Wal*Mart for one skein of beige floss. And here I am.

In case some of you didn't see my last post, there is something that I truly believe. Look on the bright side, you don't see anything in the dark!

TRANQUIL: Loved your MM, you didn't get that out of a book, that came from within!

DEB: Tired looking, aged ten years, gained weight. Awwww you gotta have pity on the guy. Now you know he needs your TLC as he didn't look that before he left! Talking to a friend this morning, their 70+ mother flew in and she was stopped at every point, gimme a break! A guy can walk into an airport with a rifle in a bag and kill people (happened recently in N.O.) but a little old lady and young girl can't get past w/o a search!?!

ANDRON: What a neat analogy.

FILLISE: The Bug Safari worked well with out VBS three weeks ago. Yesterday during the children's sermon the leader referred back to what they had learned. It was great to see how much the kids had retained about the lessons!

BOB: I love anything Erma wrote. She was a funny courageous woman.

Time for a bite of lunch.

Shirley

It is Monday afternoon now and I have not been able to get to the posting before this. VBS started today and my kids loved it. I got my 3 mile workout in and I am working on my laundry..as usual!

I am with COUNTRYMOM and find my motivation and my strength through Christ who is my Saviour. I have a *life verse* that I will share with you.

Only fear the Lord,
and serve Him in truth with all your heart;
for consider what great things He has done for you.

I Samuel 12:24

I think that sums everything up. When we think of everything He has done for us and has given to us. God is so good and He gives more than we deserve. He is loving and kind to the point of sending His Son to die for our sin. Even when we experience suffering, He is with us and guides His children through it so we can endure it and come out of it more refined. If we serve Him with *all* of our hearts, it brings Him the glory He is worthy of.

I also apply this verse to my efforts:

So whatever you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

I Corinthians 10:31

We have a responsibility to take care of the bodies that God has given to us and to show self control. It is so easy to let oneself go in this but we shouldn't and we mustn't. This motivates me.

Something less spiritual but still true and very motivating....

As I was putting on a sweater I said to my hubby today, "Remember when I was really fat and was always hot all the time?" He said, "Yes but now you are a toothpick and are always cold." :smug: I loved it!!! Of course I am not a toothpick but my present shape is in obvious contrast to what I used to look like soon after the babies. I find my husband's comments very motivating for me!

I am not big on finding things that motivate me where diet is concerned. I started eating this way for health reasons rather than loosing weight. A big thing that motivates me is the way I feel when I get the excess sugar out of my body. I seem to be able to say no to just about anything. Unfortunately I let a small amount of sugar sneek by the past few days and I need to get a handle on that.

The biggest thing that motivates me is being able to read and share with this board. I don't know anyone in that eats this way in person. Its great to be able to turn to you guys with questions and suggestions. You all are great!!!

Thanks for being around!!

And a great big THANKS to Debelli for running this great board!

Gotta go drink some water and see what the kids are up to.

Chris

It has been very motivating and inspiring to read the many contributions for MM.

My words are far from eloquent, however, they come from the heart.

My motivation for starting the SBway of eating in the beginning, was because of my friend Tranquil. She was under her doctor's orders to lose weight or have serious medical problems. My thought was that it would be easier for her if we were both on the same diet, so I would just kind of go along with it. I can't say that I was too serious about it at first. I knew that I needed to lose weight, but had come to the conclusion that no diet had ever worked for me and that this one would be no different. Of course, I never told her that I felt that way. Well, I was sure in for a surprise. It didn't take long to realize that this one actually made sense, wasn't hard to do, and I started losing weight. It has become a way of life rather than just a diet. Tranquil's positive attitude and determination to succed with this WOE, has been a source of daily inspiration and encouragement to me. She never gives up, regardless of how much her kidneys work against her. She not only keeps herself motivated but also helps me stay that way with her caring and friendship. Thank you my friend!

The support, encouragement and friendship that I have also found in this group of wonderful people has also motivated me to keep coming back for more! The remarks like "way to go" and "congratulations", when a pound has been lost, really help so much.

I also get a lot of motivation from the writings of Dr. Phil McGraw,
such as the following:

Motivation and Danger Zones

Stay Motivated
Nobody ever said that losing weight would be easy. Staying motivated can be hard work, but it isn't impossible. Accept that you will hit a motivational plateau. At first, losing weight and exercising is exciting and fun. After time, many people lose their motivation. The key to motivation is figuring out how to keep going, even when you don't feel like doing so.

Don't rely on willpower—it simply doesn't work. Willpower is driven by emotions, which can be fickle. Emotions landed you into a weight problem, but they won't get you out of it. Give yourself permission to say, "I don't have to want to do this all the time." By acknowledging that, you can respond to it accordingly.

Avoid Danger Zones
You can't be overweight unless you have a lifestyle to support it. Danger zones can be places, times, or moments: Places: Clean up your kitchen pantry. You can't eat unhealthy food if it's not there. Avoid fast-food restaurants and other places that don't go along with your goals.

Times: Change your routine. If you know you tend to eat junk food in the afternoon, come up with an incompatible behavior during the afternoon. Do something different.

Moments: When you get an impulse to eat, and you're standing in front of food, fight it. Leave the room, go outside, do whatever it takes. The impulse will pass. Fight the urges moment by moment.

And last but not least, a quote that goes something like this:
We will never make a change, until the pain of staying the same, becomes greater than the pain of changing. How true that is!

Wendy

Here's a couple of things that have been motivating to me:

The chief cause of failure and unhappiness is trading what we want most for what we want in the present moment. Unknown

Self discipline is the way to turn your intentions into reality. Self discipline is the way to transform your weaknesses into strenghts. Without discipline, even when you know what you want, you're unable to achieve it. Without discipline, even though you know what you don't want, you're unable to avoid it.
Self discipline is essential to living life on your own terms. It takes effort, it takes determination, it takes sacrifice, yet is is not a punishment. Rather, it is a fulfillment, the means to reaching your highest and best possibilities.
How do you "get" self discipline? You already have it. It involves nothing more than controlling your own actions, and you've been doing that since you were a child. To discipline yourself, you simply must decide to do it. The powerful tool of self discipline is ours to use whenever you're ready to start living life on your own terms. R.Marston.

Has anyone else had trouble finding any agave nectar? It is not available here in Orlando. Anyone out there been looking for it?

Debbie, your MM visual of driving to the airport and then stopping to eat something was really a powerful picture. Thanks for posting it.

Anyone heard from Fruitloupe? AKA Missy? Our you out there Missy? What's going on? We miss you.

Does anyone on the board ever eat spaghetti? I really love spaghetti, but I don't think it is really great for SB. What do you do? Just forego Italian? Any suggestions?

Fillise, have you lost any pounds, even one, since you've jumped back on the wagon. I was working out today, and the trainer that was helping me is an older man--older than I am , which is 59. And he kept saying that he was amazed at the weight that I lifted. I did 58 pounds on the ab machine, and he said that he does 60. Ditto for some of the other machines. So, I figured that I was strong and had some muscle under this "layer" of chub on my body. It's just so hard to lose. And if you have lost anything, that would give me some more hope that it can be done when one is female and past the big "M".

Also, it is easy to get down on myself if I don't do everything perfectly. That is--take my vitamins, drink my 100 oz. of water, walk my 3 miles, and eat perfectly. It seems like there is always something that "gives." Either I don't drink all that water, I don't find the time to walk, I slip on my food, etc. etc. Thank goodness God loves me anyway!!!

Gotta go. Am still studying French and we are getting to some really hard parts with lots to memorize. I got some French tapes with the script transcribed into both French and English. I hope that will help me understand the spoken word better. I can read French pretty well. It's the comprehending when they speak that is hard.

Have a great day, everyone.

I don't know where to start. Honestly, and I may seem negative, I lack the motivation I once had. I am trying to get it back. I know that when my motivation was high, I was motivated in knowing I was doing something good for myself that no one could take from me. I loved it when people commented on my weight loss and how good I looked. I was motivated when I lost that first size and not giving up when I didn't ever think I would drop a size(it took 25 pounds). I know that I am the only one who can do this. But it helps me in being able to post when I mess up and fall of track, and I receive words of encouragement from you all. Thanks for being there.

Here's another Boogie pic

What a great day this has been. I am so motivated. I have truly enjoyed everyone's personal motivation and wisdom.

Deb, that was a great idea. Everyone was great. Loved the story about the restaurant. Going to tell my DD about that tonite. She has decided to give this a try. Hopefully, she can stick with it, but for a 19 year old, is will be hard. Peer pressure.

Adrons Girl. Loved your MM post. I think the whole secret to this WOE is planning. You have to plan your meals, your carbs and always be prepared when you go somewhere. Thanks.

Fillise. WTG on passing the candy and staying OP all weekend. Your MM was so true. It is so easy to get overwhelmed with the amount of weight one has to lose you tend to give up. But it you take one day at a time, it is easier. Thanks for the reminder.

Rosalie, Glad you had a nice birthday. Let's see some pics from that new camera. Liked your MM too. It is truly up to only you. No one can make you lose weight. It has to be totally up to you.

Cheryl, Thanks I'll pass that site onto my friend. Her fingers and feet go white from cold and she has a lot of joint problems too.

Country, Loved yuor MM too. Sometimes we forget that anything is possible with His help.

Bob, I have seen that inspiration from Erma Bombeck before. It is so true. She was truly a woman with insight. Thanks for posting it again.

Quiv, You are so right about people's opinion being a good motivator. Every day someone tells my how good I look or that I have great willpower. It really helps.

Sef, I jumped in about age 51. They are so true. Thanks

Gracious, What a sweetie your DH is. I'm sure he loves you at any size and shape.

ChrisB, You are so right, we all need to give Deb a great big hug for maintaining this board.

Serene, I loved you MM it is so true. Also loved your heartwarming message to Tranquil. You both are dear friends to cherish.

Gator, I eat spaghetti about once a moth. Don't like the ww (or atleast family won't eat it) so I use the 100% duram semolina. I always count it for 2 carbs (1 cup). But it is infrequent. Loved your MM. My DD always says she doesn't have the willpower. I will tell her about the self discipline. Thanks. Good luck with the French. It is such a beautiful language.

Heartmom, We are here for you, to help motivate you and help you get back on track. You have some heavy load to carry with Boogie, Do it for you, for him.

Deb, I can't believe Eli has gained so much weight already. He must be eating non-stop. You can send him to the DD when he returns and whip him into shape. Kinky!

Thanks for taking care of this board. You are very special to all of us. Without you, where would we be, probably fatter. LOL. {{HUGS}}}

Thanks again to everyone. All the MM were great.

Jackie

What a terrific day. I've never really been one for motivational quotes, etc. What I really find motivational is a combination of things. Being accountable to this board is terrific. You cannot count the times that this weekend, I almost picked up something illegal to put in my mouth but then thought, Oh, gosh, what will I tell them on Monday. I did have a few cheats, but not what it would have been without you guys.

Getting into a smaller size, getting comments about the weight loss, feeling better, having more energy - all of that motivates me.

Thanks to everyone who posted today and especially to Deb for having the great idea.

P.S. I just got one of those pop-up thingies on my computer down on the task bar that says "The biggest winner....." THAT'S US!!!

Have a great evening everyone.

More info on the Agave Nectar. This all started when I made Deb's crustless cheescake for a dinner we went to. It was my last bottle of agave nectar and so I went to the HFS to stock up again. Alas! They had none. So I checked around and it is not to be found in this city. It seems that the stores have ordered it, but they just can't get it.
So, I called Sweet Cactus Farms, but they are not even taking messages on their answering machine. I called the only other places that I could find on the Net and got nowhere. One coop in Wisconsin apparently has it, but they will not ship me any. Is there anyone who lives in Wisc. who can check this out for me?

Also, apparently agave nectar is used in making home brewed beer. Several sites had it for sale for beer making, but in larger quantities. Such as a 6 pound bucket!

So, I guess I won't be making any more of that cheescake until I can find out what is going on. Does anyone out there know of a supplier where I can get some more of this stuff?

Gator, my supplier dried up as well. I was using St. Pats (a beer brewing supplier) and the last time I got some, they told the guy that gets it for me that they were only selling it in brew kits. If you find anything let me know. I love it in my coffee and I'm on the last little bit that I had. What does everyone else use in their coffee besides Splenda or Equal. I'm not really crazy about either one of those in coffee. Anyone tried the Ki-Sweet or Stevia?

EVENING EVERY BUDDY!!!

Not much going on over here on this side of FLA...FINALLY got my car out of the shop to the tune of $1170!!!! Anyone still wondering why I can't go to the beach????

Jackie...I'm STILL ADDICTED to the N & S ..I watch it faithfully!

DEB...I was just thinking about ELI last night and thought to myself that I bet he had been eating 24-7 and probably had not been to bed! You better tie him down and feed him liquids only to get him cleaned out once he's home!

KIM & KIMMY....GREAT PICTURE...I would love to go there...I'll just have to motor over next time I'm in L'ville!

SEF...I agree with Debbie...DO YOU SLEEP???

I loved everyone's MM...

MISSY UPDATE....she's still busy with her decorating and getting HERSELF back in shape after her surgery...she had a little mishap
and they have to correct one side of her nose again...I MIGHT HAVE TO TAKE THOSE TAMPONS UP THERE YET!!! :eek:
She will be back just as soon as she feels better..EVERYONE KEEP GOOD THOUGHTS FOR HER!!! ;)

I've got to go...HELLO :wave: to all I missed...

BOB

HiedieHo All!!

Will soon be off to a Volunteer/Newsletter/PR meeting for HFH, but thought I would check out the Board while I have a few minutes wait to be picked up. I really don't feel like going, arthur is not happy the last two days. I go because I am committed and I do try not to dwell on discomfort. The meeting will be a distraction, I hope!

GRACIOUS: Maybe you could lend out your husband and his uplifting comments to others!

GATOR: We're all having trouble finding agave now. I go to St. Pat's Brewery on the web. Bought a 6# tub the last time! If you do a lot of baking and use it for other things, 6# goes quick! I just use ww spaghetti and don't use any other carbs that day.

HEART: It is hard. But look at what you have accomplished! That should be motivation.

BOB: I sleep about 5-6 a night if I'm lucky, usually in bed by 1a up at 7:30a

Gotta go
Shirley

Hi all!!!

These are the things that keep me motivated in my life!!!

The love that my husband has for me and how he always encourages me no matter what. In dealing with my weight no matter what size I am he has always loved me. When we got married I was larger than I had ever been in my life. Even today I am 70 lbs lighter than when we got married. (It will be 16 years in December)

Then the most important thing that gives me the strength to stick with this way of eating is my relationship with Jesus Christ.
Because I know that through him:
" All things are possible to him that believeth. "(Mark 9:23)

The third thing is this WOE has helped improve my health tremendously. I went to the Dr. on Friday and I have lost 16lbs. since my last visit. Also my blood sugars are in control.

I hope everyone has a great evening.

Just a quick post to say thanks to all of you for your support and just being here to share in this WOE or should I say WOL.

Again THANKS!!!

i

Evening All:wave:

Hope you've all had a good start to the new week.

I've loved reading all the MM responses. To know what inspires you to keep going when times get tough, to see what keeps you in focus or gets you back on track when you have thought about giving up not only has motivated me, but I think the rest of the board as well. I hope you don't mind me giving thanks to all of you for participating collectively. I do appreciate you taking the time to complete this little task I asked you to do. Now that I know you can follow directions who knows what I may ask of you in the future:s:

Tried to call ELI tonight and actually got through only to find he was out on the town. It was 11:30pm there, no wonder he looks like the walking dead! I assume I will wake up to find an e-mail from him. I actually wrote him and told him why I was miffed at him, so hopefully he'll be on better writing terms. I spoke to his sister SOLA who lives in Montreal that's there as well as she speaks better English than Layla, one of his other sisters.

KIMMY, can we get this pic bigger, to see your face? Are there any more pics, I would love to see a close-up mug shot of the two of you beauties;)

JACKK, ate at MG once, but long before SB. I would think there would be something you could eat. By now, I'm sure you're already at dinner-and I'm sure when you come you'll be letting us know just how great you did with staying OP;) Good luck to DD. How much weight does she want to lose? I wish my DD would try this WOE but she has no interest at all. I just hope and pray that it won't take her as long as it did for me to come to my senses. Hmmm, interesting thought about whipping ELI. I'll have to keep that one in mind!

BOB, what was all the funk in the post? I cleaned it up for you, thinking you probably didn't see all the weird characters that showed up. I had a falafel today and thought of you:D For sure the old fart will need a cleaing out, he doesn't do the doo too well away from home and with all the eating...egads I better hope the pipes of the toilet are clear!!!!

SEF, pity? No way! I'm a B*tch when you rub me the wrong way!!! You don't want to get on my bad side. I'll be curious to hear if he was stopped and asked questions. I would think they take a look at where you're going and where you've been and once they see he's been over to the ME, I would just assume they'd be more cautious about anyone coming from that area-but a young American girl is unbelievable. Eli told me when they went to Colorado that they made his boss take off his shoes and the guy wouldn't unless they brought him a chair to sit down on, they did and everyone after him did the same. Did you hear about the guy who they made take off his belt, and he dropped his drawers he was pissed - they fined him.

GATOR, I'm not big on spgti, but once in a while I'll eat some. Maybe I've had it a half-dozen times since I started this WOE. I haven't heard anyting from SCF. Give GOLDEN TROPICAL a call and see if they still have some, just click on this link:

http://www.goldentropical.com/english/products/wildAgave.html

HEART, how does BOOGIE seem to get cuter with each picture you post! As we Jewish people say, "such a punim!" which mean, such a face!!! Oye, can't believe I said that, not because it's not true, but because that's what the old Jewish women say!!!!

Well ladies, I'm gonna go and hit the hay a bit early. I've been staying up lately much later than usual-so many good shows on the boob tube lately! Tomorrow is HOUSTON MEDICAL and CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, both at the same time. I hate recording things, I never go watch them later, but I guess I'll have to do it tomorrow.

Oh, reminder, TOMORROW IS CHAT AT 9:15PM EST!!!

Nite!

Debbie
194/126/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

Hello Everyone! Well, what a wonderful, wonderful day. I have been reading your posts all through the day and your words and thoughts and quotes have touched me. Isn’t it great that we have a place to support each other and to share. You all are THE BEST!!!

DEB---I loved your motivational thought about the long-awaited vacation. How true and what a practical way to put our journeys into proper perspective. I am so glad to hear that you are feeling GREAT!!! Yippee!!! Let’s hear it for a cooperative tape measure. In fact, let’s hear it for Eli for finally doing the right thing. He’s afraid that he’s soon to be riding up S*** Creek without that paddle. LOL I’m glad you responded to my thoughts from Dr. Phil. I’ve been reading his book Self Matters and it’s great. I do have to say that I did gain weight because of a medical condition (the removal of almost all my thyroid), but I still have to believe that it’s still in my control to get back to where I want to be. I went to the dr and got the medicine and I still have to limit my intake and move my glorious bod. LOL

ZANNE---Thank you for your thoughts today. You are so right. And I’m so glad to know that your body is feeling better. How great! Keep up the good work!

TRANQ---Your motivational thoughts were simplyl eloquent! You brought a tear to my eye, and so early in the morning at that. You are doing so great with your workouts. Keep feeding off all that positive energy and support you have right at your fingertips. I am truly thankful that you and SERENE made it to this board, because you both bring so much to the party! {{{{{HUGS}}}}}}

KIMMTK---What can I say??? Your really flatter me, but I have to say the feeling is mutual. I so enjoyed our time together. You are so much fun!!! You had me laughing a lot! Did you hear that Jungle Jim got his picture put on Coke cans? I don’t know what that’s all about. I LOVE the splenda, but I haven’t tried the sauce yet. We’ve been too busy eating leftovers from grilling out. Did I tell you that Paul has the cd that Jeff played on??? Can you believe that? I told you he’d know exactly who you were talking about! So glad to hear that your testimony went well. I knew you’d do a great job. I’m interested to hear how it went with the “guests” on Sunday. I am so happy for you that you are well below your goal. You were wearing 12s in January and now you’re in a 3 or less????? Girl, that makes me want to get off my arse and get moving!!! Good for you!!!!! How exciting!!!!

JACK-K----I loved your “realize” quote. What an awesome thought!!!!! How great that you are feeling great and have had such successes!!!! Keep going, Girlfriend!!!! You are so close to your goal. I have many more pounds than that to go. So let’s both keep going. So, when are you coming up to meet with KTK and me????? A laugh riot and good times are guaranteed!!!!!

FILLISSE----WTG at getting back on program and staying there. I have one huge warning for you . . . BEWARE OF THE VBS COOKIES. I have many years experience with those blasted cookies and they can be heartless. Just remember, they can stand in the way of your goal. You took on that candy and won, you’ll do great! “One day at a time” is NOT trite. I think of that each day. Heck, I think of it as “one meal at a time!”

ROSALIE---Sounds like you had a good birthday. Since you have a new camera, does that mean we will have some additional Rosalie Sightings on the board?????? Thanks for sharing the poem. That was really good.

BOB---Thanks for sharing Erma’s thoughts. I always enjoy reading them. She was so great at clearing the air. KTK & I will keep you to your word about driving up to JJ’s. We could have BIG FUN there.

SEF---Thanks for sharing your motivational thoughts. I hope you didn’t have to type all that. Arthur will start bellyaching! I knew there was something I wanted to say to you and I kept forgetting. I’m sorry to hear that GD got the nod to be searched and questioned on her trip. Well, my MIL took her four teen-age granddaughters on a cruise to the islands. Well, one of them got picked and was really getting upset about it. Marilyn felt so bad for her and asked if she could go with Alyssa into the questioning area. That really put her in a bad spot, because that meant she had to leave the other three unattended. They are all great young women and wouldn’t do anything too terribly stupid. But it was still the idea of leaving them in an airport.

GRACIOUS----That toothpick comment would keep me in line and OP for a very long time. Good for you!!!!!

SERENE---Your thoughts about TRANQ brought a tear to my eye. How wonderful for you both that you have such immediate and strong support. Very cool. Thanks for adding the Dr. Phil stuff. I am going to copy and paste that and print it out in humongous type and put it in the bathroom where I can read it everyday.

Well, girls (and Daramus) we taped the TNT movie last night called Door to Door. It’s so good. I’ve been crying like a fool. Thank god the phone rang so I can finish this post to you all. Just a tip, if you have TNT it’s going to be back on tomorrow night at 9 I think. Check your listings. A very touching story.

Good night dear friends! Catch you later.
Kim

I have enjoyed reading everyone's MM statements. They have even encouraged me further!!! This is truly a great board - such great support! Just one of those things to show you that the world has its downs, but there really is a lot of wonderful humanity!!! Truly good hearted people!

Deb - I would love for you to order me some of that WW pita - that would be great to go with my salads and I love tabouli as well, and pita is the perfect compliment to tabouli! I am looking forward to August 2nd and the best of it all - I got Friday off!!! Yeah!!!!! He said Okay in this really moping, pathetic way.... hahaha.... I made reservations for the hounds, and my son is taken care of as well - so perfect timing!

Quilter - I didnt mean to make you cry!!! :D I loved seeing the picture, now I want to see a closer one - hahaha.... I think the other pictures of you and Kimmy on the photo board are wonderful..... I agree that it is wonderful that I have such a friend like Serene who would do something like changing her eating habits to support me, she is just that kind of good hearted person....

Heartmom - Boogie is so adorable!!!!

Mercy - Thank you for sharing, that is so sweet about your husband - and you definitely have a lot to be proud of and happy for!! I am glad you are on the board to share things with....

Sef - You are not too far away :) Serene and I are just going to have to travel over to your neck of the woods for a lesson in cross stitching, though I did do some when I was a teenager - but it has been quite a long time and I never really did get the hang of it..... I love visiting New Orleans - I think Serene would love to visit there - so maybe I can talk her into it when the weather cools off some! We can visit you and Melf - where is she by the way?

BOB - I am hoping that you will be there August 2nd - it would be great for all of us to meet - your personality on the board is so wonderful, and you always make me smile!!! I love ME food and looking forward to recipes and eating all that yummy stuff!!!! :)

Trish - I agree - it is hard to cheat when you are being honest and accountable to this board! And, definitely a smaller size in clothing is a great motivation!!!!

Jack-K - Your success keeps me so motivated....I think I will be just like Jack-K and by October I will have lost so much weight too! Keep up the good work - and the great posts - because they really help me realize that it is possible for me too....

Gracious - Talk about tears to the eyes, just the sweetness of your husband saying that about your being a toothpick now and all - it just was very heartwarming that he is so supportive and kind....

It is way past my bedtime now - So have a good night all - and I loved everything everyone wrote but I cannot write anymore....

Sabrina

Hello all! So sorry that I have been MIA for so long. Lots going on here.

Debbie, I did get your email about a motivational statement for today. Well, it's late, but here it is.

What motivates me to continue this WOE is the looks & compliments from DH about the way I look.

The fact that I'm wearing clothes sizes that I never thought I'd get into again.

That I can tuck in my blouse, bend over to tie my shoes without loosing my breathe, and generally feel so much better about myself.

That people think I'm still loosing weight & want to know how I did it, even ask advice about this WOE. That means I can give them support.

There is so much more, but you get the picture. :)

On the down side, I have been struggling somewhat with staying 100% OP lately, but I'm still hanging in there. Just wish I had more time to be more involved in the board because I really miss all of you here. I'm hoping to be able to get back soon. Meanwhile, I will hang in & try to post when I can. Thanks everyone, for all the support you have given me in the past. It has meant the world to me.

Good Morning Everyone!!!!

Wow, I feel so jazzed from all the inspiration from yesterday. DEB, that was a fantastic idea to encourage all to add their motivations. Hopefully, this will keep us all intuned with how important it is to share these kinds of thoughts on the board.

Two quick things:
1. I know it's not WIW, but I jumped on the scales this morning. I felt much better about what I saw. I was a firm (no shakey needle) minus 2.5 pounds from when I started back OP. I really have a feeling that this weight loss is going to be super slow. But I'm okay with that. As long as it stays off, I can wait/weight. (Ooooo, I hate puns!)

2. You know how our fearless leader is always bragging about her bargains. Well, I have a bargain although it's not very exciting. It's still a bargain and I have to share. I stopped at Hancock Fabrics on my way home yesterday to get more fabric for my curtains. While there I asked the woman about buttons for my tab tops. She pointed to a bin of buttons that were marked down. Although she did say that she doubted I'd find enough for what I needed. I needed 24 buttons. Well, I found some cute navy blue buttons that were pretty plain, but came two on a card. It took me about 10 minutes to dig through that bin, but I found TWELVE CARDS of these exact buttons. They are PERFECT for my drapes. I paid $3 for all 24 (25cents per cards of 2). The regular price on the cards was $2.50 per card. So I got them for 90% OFF!!!! It would have cost me $30 if they hadn't been marked down!!! I was pretty excited.

Girls, since I didn't get my curtains finished, I didn't take any pictures this weekend. So I will take the pics as soon as everything is in place. Did I tell you all that now the kitchen sink decided to get stopped up???? I tell you, it's always something. Tonight we have to take the trap off and try to snake out the plug. I'm praying that we don't have to call in the plumber. Not only will we have to pay for that, but he'll get my nice new kitchen all messed up.

Gotta go to work. Talk to you later.
Kim

What a beautiful day! Today is my sons 15th birthday (jordon)...he is away at church camp. So what I did is sent a card and took/printed some photos of us. The card is really funny! My youth director (from church) also got him a cool t shirt. so I hope he will be fine. The man who is watching him at night has a cell and will have him call me:)

As for that photo....I could not get it any bigger. I do have another one, but I can not seem to post it. I tried but it would not let me saying I already posted one...or something like that. I tried to re-name the file, but then could not find it. I am so bad at this computer stuff. Can I send it to someone and they could enlarge and paste?????

It really sounds like everyone is having a great summer. I know I am. My grass is brown, but hey...I am saving on the lawn guy. We live on a big slope, so we have to have a company come and cut it. So we are saving 30 bucks a week!

Kim...
That is just too funny about Paul knowing Jeff...and having the cd. Though, you said he has them all...so it sould not surprise me. Next time we gather, bring Paul and I will bring some of my personal photos and lots of stories. I have a lot of photos of all kinds of 80's bands. Though none quite lik3e Megadeth. I do not have any photos of them either. Remember, I did not like that stuff.
The splenda is good I think! WTG on your scales!!! I know it is hard to get back into the swing of things, but once you are there...it is easier! I used some of the sauce last night just on some pasta. I wonder if they are gonna restock the agave...I bet not. I have no idea what is going on there.
As for Sunday....too much to tell;) It was good...but there was a surprise that really hung me for a loop. I have a photo...I will email it to you...you can give it a thumbs up/down:D . He is gone right now with our youth group and getting to know my oldest, Jordon, very well. He told me that if the boys acted up on the drive there that he would play country music. Jordon and I laughed so hard about that.
Thanks for the info about your friend. I will look into it. Once again, thank you so much for getting together with me. We must do it again soon! Maybe we could go to Newport on the Leve (sp?) and meet Jack-k!!??

Fillise...
We used amazon outfitters for VBS, though friends of mine did the one you did. I know exactly what you mean about getting ready. I spend 2 weeks there everyday getting ready. I know it will go great! Congrats for staying OP during that time. I know that people were bringing all kinds of junk when we were getting ready.

Deb....I can't get the pix bigger. But I could send it to you and let you post them??!! Eli does have some explaining to do...just remember, you love him and he loves you. When ever I get upset I try very hard to sit back and think before I talk...my mouth can get me in trouble.
I always say...tie some cords before turning over the tables...It is a Christian thing, but it just means to think before you act. Though...you have too much time to think. I personally would be very upset! I lady at my church- her husband was away and could not call. She was not upset, but so very worried. You probably have a mixture of emotions. BTW....hope you are feeling better!

I have been able to exercise this past week! My ex-hubby from Australia came over and helped me with some techniques. I am so clueless. He says I have good "cut" arms, but I am very weak in my upper body strength....so it is an illusion.

Hope everyone has a good OP day! I hope I will...my daughter is having her b-day party and I hear the stuff calling my name.

Good Tuesday Morning Everyone:wave:

Whew! I am sweating bullets and hand grenades! I went for 6.5 miles this morning, I must be nuts! It's so hot out there, near 90 when I hit the pavement early this morning. I petered out quite quickly, took me 1hr 16 min. 30 seconds to complete it. Now that it's over I'm glad I went, but during it I was telling myself I must be a lunatic!

I have no great plans for today. I don't think I'll be stepping out of the house other than to get the mail. I'm going to TRY and focus on cleaning, see, the word is TRY;)

I'm continuing to enjoy reading all your Motivational Monday input. I love the participation and truly appreciate you taking the time to include your thoughts.

I'm going to confess that I am one of the people who put that they get 10 or more magazines. It's so out of hand that I don't have time to read them all. I get Natural Health, Health, Fitness, Shape, Prevention, Vegetarian Times, Rosie, Woman's Day, First for Women, Taste of Home, Quick Cooking-oh, and Reader's Digest. I'm going to let some of these run out and not renew. Many I got so cheap, I couldn't pass them up, like ROSIE, I paid $4.97 for an entire years subscription. There's some great sites on the web that has wonderful subscription rates. I just renewed 5 magazines for a year for $25 AND I got a 3 year sub. free for Lauren for COSMO GIRL. See, you can even get great bargains for magazines!;)

QUILTER, CONGRATS! Love seeing that 2.5lb loss, you've earned it and there's more to come, or should I say go!!! I too think the MM post was powerful. I also love Jim Rohn's message, but do think Marston has one-up on him. Did you tell Paul what I said about his 6lb loss? I, on the other hand will more than likely be gypped out of an inch, or two!:eek: I'd like to read Dr. Phil's book-any idea if the library should carry it? Hey congrats on the button bargains, what a steal, and to be perfect makes it all the more worthwhile!

TRANQUIL, that's wonderful you'll be off on that Friday. Again, if you want to come in Thursday night, that would be great, the offer is open, and it would give us all day Friday to run around-LMK. Just let me know how many bags of WW pita you want near the time you are coming and I'll order them. There's 12 in a bag, only $1.25 a bag-they'll be fresh, made that day and then you can just stick them in the freezer, take them out when needed and they're like the day you bought them! Counting the days!!!

MELF, glad to see your post. I can understand what you mean about trying to stay OP. Are you incorporating some of the healthier foods back into your daily WOE? Like corn, or popcorn, watermelon or some of the other fruits? I think that now that we're at goal, to eat these healthier, though not on plan foods would be okay. It's the refined stuff I think we have to worry about most, and not letting that stuff get back into your food intake. I have to confess though, I still won't eat bananas, watermelon, raisins, etc. I feel like I'm cheating, but am I really? Thoughts to ponder!

KIMMY, sure, send me the pic. Send it as an attachment. I can load it onto my FTP space until I get the other computer up and runnning, where then I can reduce it if it needs that. Yes, my mouth can get me in to some trouble sometimes, and then of course, regrets come following, but not that often, luckily.

Well, I'm not only cooled down, but it seems I'm caught up! Yipee!! Okay, I'm outta here until much later. I'm off to hopefully get inspired to clean up. I'll see you all tonight for chat at 9:15pm est.

Please don't forget
TOMORROW IS WEIGH IN WEDNESDAY!!!! I wish you all luck with the metal monster. I'm crossing my fingers I'll see the scale go down!!!

Toodles

Debbie
194/126/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

Happy Tuesday,

Just a little sleepy today. Didn't sleep well last night. Was going to skip the walk this a.m., but at 5:00 I was wide awake and my legs were bothering me so I thought I might as well get it over with. Glad I did. Dinenr at Macaroni Grill was not too bad. My DD and I split the chicken parm. I know it was breaded, but I counted it as my carbs for the day sinc I hadn't had any. they do have a killer salad. Insulata Blu. Bib lettuce, onions, tons of walnuts, blu cheese sprinkles and a balsamic vinegar dressing. I got a half order. Boy was it great.

Not much going on with me. Have a great day!


Trish, We are all winners! No matter if we have a lot to lose or just a little. Just doing this, makes us winners.

Gator, I am out of agave too. I need to check my HFS to see if they are still carrying it. I sure hope so.

Bob, Wow that was some car repairs. That baby should purr like a kitten now. Thanks for the update on Missy, I was wondering about her. I see we got one of your ex-vols as our new AD.

Sef, Hope Arthur is better today.

Mercy, sounds like you have a sweet husband. WTG on the 16 pounds and getting your blood sugar in control.

Deb, Don't push your luck. One task is enough for awhile. You are just trying to get out of some work. LOL. My youngest DD has about 30 pounds to lose. My oldest needs to lose 40-50. We tried on wedding gowns all weekend and the sizes were unbelievable. I think it is a racket anyway. She normally wears a 14 and took a 22 in a gown. I think they make them like that just to soak you on the alterations. Needless to say, everyone was devastated and was going ona diet when we left there. I don't think this will ast long, but who knows. People probably said the same thing about me when I started. I keep telling them to do this now before it turns into 100 pounds and their skin is saggy. But I know you can't make someone do this. Keep your fingers crossed.

Quilter, I may be coming your way in the next couple weeks. My DD wants to go to Bridal Informal in Cinn to look for gowns. Don't know where it is or how many people will be coming along. Maybe I can squeeze an hour or so to meet. wtg ON THE 2.5 POUNDS. This may be slow, but it is for good. Hope you don't need a plumber. Nice that yur DH can fix things like that. Great deal on the buttons. Gotta love it.

Tranquil, You are doing so great to.Thanks for your sweet words.

Melf, So glad you got in to post. We miss hearing from you. I agree with your "tucking in your shirt". Isn't it great. And belts! Never thought I would wear another one.

Kimmy, It's tough when a child is away on their bday. Probably harder for you than him. Is it your DD birthday too?

Deb, 6.5 miles, wow, you are really getting ready for that marathon. You will do great. You are definately the "queen" of bargains. Magazines too!!


jackie
257/180/145
10-10-01

Here are some tips from good ole Martha herself. With a little humor mixed in. Enjoy.



REAL WOMEN VS. MARTHA STEWART

Martha's way #1:
Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a
sugar cone to prevent
ice cream drips.

The Real Women's Way:
Just suck the ice cream out of the bottom of the
cone, for Pete's sake,
you are probably lying on the couch, with your
feet up, eating it anyway.

Martha's way #2:
To keep potatoes from budding, place an apple in
the bag with the
potatoes.

The Real Women's Way:
Buy Hungry Jack mashed potato mix and keep it in
the pantry for up to a
year.


Martha's way #3:
When a cake recipe calls for flouring the baking
pan, use a bit of the
dry cake mix instead and there won't be any white
mess on the outside of the
cake.

The Real Women's Way:
Go to the bakery. They'll even decorate it for
you.

Martha's way #4:
If you accidentally over salt a dish while it's
still cooking, drop in a
peeled potato and it will absorb the excess salt
for an instant "fix me
up."

The Real Women's Way:
If you over salt a dish while you are cooking,
that's too damn bad.
Please recite with me, The Real Women's motto: I
made it and you will eat it and
don't care how bad it tastes.

Martha's way #5:
Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the
refrigerator and it will
keep for weeks.

The Real Women's Way:
Celery? Never heard of the stuff.

Martha's way #6:
Brush some beaten egg white over pie crust before
baking to yield a
beautiful glossy finish.

The Real Women's Way:
The Mrs. Smith frozen pie directions do not
include brushing egg whites
over the crust so I just don't do it.

Martha's way #7:
Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half
and rub it on your
forehead. The throbbing will go away.

The Real Women's Way:
Martha, dear, the only reason this works is
because you can't rub a lime
on your forehead without getting lime juice in
your eye, and then the
problem isn't the headache anymore, YOU'RE NOW
BLIND!

Martha's way #9:
If you have a problem opening jars: Try using
latex dishwashing gloves.
They give a non slip grip that makes opening jars
easy.

The Real Women's Way:
Go ask the very cute neighbor to do it.

And finally the most important tip

Martha's way #10:
Don't throw out all that leftover wine. Freeze
into ice cubes for future
use in casseroles and sauces.

The Real Women's Way:
Leftover wine??????

Jackie

Tuesday- My computer is killing me! I have tried to read posts and it froze on me 3 times! :eek: It is dying slowly but I hope it doesn't completely go on me because I could not afford or justify going into debt for a computer that we really don't need, but like to have.

I did my WATP 3 miles this morning and it was so nice! Yesterday I went with hubby and the kids to drop them off at VBS but today I stayed home because I have to get things done. Hubby and I went to get a coffee and walked down by the river while we had the chance, then went back to pick the kids up. Today was less romantic...tidying up and exercising! They will be back in about a half hour so I will get lunch going after this post.

Over the weekend I do not exercise because I think 5 days out of 7 is pretty good! I found that my water intake was less because I wasn't working out and I think, as a result of that, I am a pound up. I ate on plan for me but who knows. I am hoping that tomorrow will see me with that pound gone because I know it is not from eating wrong. It is 11:30 am here now and I have already drank 2 litres of water ( 8 cups) so I am off to a good start for the day.

I enjoyed all the MM that everyone posted. I have to agree with many that said this board is very much their motivation. Funny how it keeps us from eating things Off Plan when we know we have to come back here and fess up!

I am afraid this thing is going to freeze on me again so I am cutting this short. Have a great day!

Oh..SERENE & TRANQUIL- Have you tried the WATP tapes yet? What did you think?

I've been a lurker the last few weeks- months, maybe. But I'm still here, and back on the bandwagon after a 2 week vacation bicycling thru the Bordeaux region in France where they don't seem to have heard of fresh vegetables, water, or breadless meals. Luckily, the cycling was so strenous that the food damage was minimal. I'm still doing my modified BFL- trying to stay SB legal as well. Today will be my first time back in the gym after 2 weeks off. Though after spending the morning vacuuming, washing floors and cleaning bathrooms (my daughter stayed here alone and must have had a party every night and doesn't seem to know where the Mr Clean is kept), I hardly feel like I need to go!

I've been trying to keep up reading this board, but boy do you ladies write a lot! By the time I finish reading, I'm out of time to reply. Please know you are all in my thoughts and are a big part of my motivation!

Off to the gym,

mel

175/135/138 (but lower body fat% than when I was at goal!)

HiedieHo All!!

I am so achy!!! DIL is home today and wanted to make supper. She can do it as far as I'm concerned. I hadn't even gone downstairs to decide what I was going to do. It's not the weather, it's beautiful and sunny, just the nature of the beast!

DEB: Maybe the airlines are trying to show they are not profiling by searching young girls and old ladies.

QUILT: Don't blame your MIL for being upset about GDs, but the three left unattended at least had safety in numbers. Of course, we all think anyone we know is beyond suspicion, but the airport people don't. I suppose better safe than sorry. I wonder how they decide? See you just had to be patient and the pounds came off!! What a button bargain!

TRANQUIL: If you mean where is Melf in relation to the Board, I don't know. She checked in after her vacation. I'll drop her an email and see if I can get a rise. If you mean where is Melf geographically, she is south of N.O. in Abbeville. Gee, I just this minute sent Melf an email, then scolled down to the next post, and guess what? Melf!!!!

MELF: So glad to see your post, we were going to send out the posse! You don't have to post a book, just a short one to let us know you are alive and well!

MELIRIS: Welcome back! Missed you. I know what you mean about DD not knowing where Mr. Clean is. My GD doesn't seem to know the dishwasher is right under the counter where she sets her dirty dish!

Think I'm going to take a nap.

Later all, Shirley

Boy the board has been slow this week. Thankfully. Just about ready to head out the door to visit aunt. She got out of the hospital today with her broken hip and it is her birthday. Going home to fix dinner and cleanup the house a little before cleaning lady comes tomorrow. Then to bed, I'm bushed!

Gracious, you are doing so good with your walking. Hopefully that pound will be gone by tomorrow. Nice walk with DH. Hope yur computer doesn't breakdown. Mine has. It is a bummer.

Meliris, Welcome back. We have missed you. Lucky you, 2 weeks in France, but bicyling sounds like too much work.

Sef, Hope your arthritis is better soon. Take it easy. Let everyone wait on you for a change.

Have a great evening everyone. See ya tomorrow. Good luck on the scale tomorrow!!:)

Jackie

Hi all:

Hope everyone is having a great day!! I walked yesterday on my treadmill for 3 miles. I plan to walk 5 days a week.

I really enjoyed reading the board yesterday. I hope to make it for chat tonight. I'll talk to you all later. I have to go and make dinner.

Since it is sorta slow here today I thought I'd post a Tuesday Tip:

A timeless lesson on how consultants can make a difference for an organization...

Last week, we took some friends out to a new restaurant, and noticed that the waiter who took our order carried a spoon in his shirt pocket.

It seemed a little strange, but I ignored it. However, when the busboy brought out water and utensils, I noticed he also had a spoon in his shirt pocket, then looked around the room and saw that all the staff had spoons in their pockets.

When the waiter came back to serve our soup I asked, "Why the spoon?"

"Well," he explained, "the restaurant's owners hired Anderson Consulting, experts in efficiency, in order to revamp all our processes. After several months of statistical analysis, they concluded that customers drop their spoons 73.84 percent more often than any other utensil. This represents a Drop frequency of approximately 3 spoons per table per hour. If our personnel is prepared to deal with that contingency, we can reduce the number of trips back to the kitchen and save 15 man-hours per shift."

As luck would have it I dropped my spoon and he was able to replace it with his spare spoon. "I'll get another spoon next time I go to the kitchen instead of making an extra trip to get it right now."

I was rather impressed.

The waiter served our main course and I continued to look around. I then noticed that there was a very thin string hanging out of the waiter's fly. Looking around, I noticed that all the waiters had the same string hanging from their flies. My curiosity got the better_ of me and before he walked off, I asked the waiter, "Excuse me, but can you tell me why you have that string right there?"

"Oh, certainly!" he answered, lowering his voice. "Not everyone is as observant as you. That consulting firm I mentioned also found out that we can save time in the restroom."

"How so?"

"See," he continued, "by tying this string to the head of you know what, we can pull it out over the urinal without touching it and that way eliminate the need to wash the hands, shortening the time spent in the restroom by 76.39 percent."

"Okay, that makes sense, but . . . if the string helps you get it out, how do you put it back in?"

"Well," he whispered, lowering his voice even further, "I don't know about the others, but I use the spoon."

EVENING EVERY BUDDY!!!


OH....MY...GAWD!!!! IT's hot as all get out here on the West Coast of FLA today!!! It actually takes your breath to walk out the door!

DEB...sorry, don't know what you're talking about that was in my post????????
You might as well get ready for the BIG BLOW OUT when ELI gets home on Friday...you know he's been in the hummus night and day since he got there, and I'm sure he's been eating a lot of saucy things....you might want to think about running over here...he's gonna be a while in the dookie howser room :eek:

JACKIE..I can honestly say that I don't know anything about this man you all will call AD..IN FACT...never heard of him. With what they are prepared to pay him, he should have ideas made of gold :eek: OH, about the repairs??? When I bought my car, it came with a coupon book for oil changes etc for the entire time that I was paying for the car. It went no where else for anything...only the TOYOTA dealer....come to find out, they had never CHANGED MY OIL...just the filter and then poured more oil in on top of the dirty...results???? THE INSIDE WAS FRIED!!!
No proof though...which really sucks...the only thing I can do is advise people to NEVER buy from that dealer and use their garage!


TRANQUIL...right now we're a go for the weekend. I won't have the day off on Friday, but I will probably get to leave a little early.
Wear COMFY SHOES....Debbie will go a zillion places ....she knows absolutely everywhere to go..

SEF...I don't require a lot of sleep either...I'm a night owl and up by 6:30 every morning.

MEL....great to see you...you should have at least stuck your head in. Glad to hear you had a good time on your trip. But I'm glad you're home again safe!

:wave: MELF....good to see you...should have known I'd be talking to you though...I just packed up some chicken for the freezer!! :lol:

I'm off to recline....

BOB

Hi to everyone! I wanted to get back to posting regularly, but it was not meant to be. Still dealing with Lupus stuff, among other things.

BOB: I can empathize on the car...took mine in and had the AC fixed two weeks ago- $1k, back in today for a few oil leaks..seal replacement and major servicing that has never been done - $1k, had some major work done two months ago - $500, and a new muffler today, $200. I almost could have bought a newer car for what I have put into this one!

CHERYL: I am sorry I did not respond to your question about prednisone. I have never had to take it regularly. I did have some steroid shots in my hip joint when I first started having problems after a long remission about 8 years ago. I had a miscarriage right afterwards, and tho they tell me it could not be related, I am not so sure. The doctor has threatened to put me on it, but I so far have successfully resisted. It sure makes it hard to lose, and I already have a really hard time losing! My daughter took it last year for a severe drug reaction, and she ballooned in less than a week! It came off rather quickly once she was off it. ( of course, she is young and naturally thin)

Hope WIW is kind to everyone. I am going to pretend tomorrow is Thursday, or some day other than Wednesday. I am off some of my medications that are supposed to help weight loss, and I don't want to see the bad news. It is too discouraging. I sure don't need any help being discouraged.....

Don't remember who asked about prednisone, but I've taken it on and off over the years. I've always felt that keeping weight the same while taking it is a triumph! The stuff makes me hallucinate food. One day I was walking the dog and could swear there were pepperoni pizzas hanging in the trees and they even smelled good! Good luck with it.

and on a lighter note, my mother just sent me this:
Diets & Dying

The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than the
British or Americans.

The French eat a lot of fat and also suffer fewer heart attacks than the
British or Americans.

The Japanese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than
the British or Americans.

The Italians drink excessive amounts of red wine and also suffer fewer heart
attacks than the British or Americans.

The Germans drink a lot of beers and eat lots of sausages and fats and
suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans.

CONCLUSION:
Eat and drink what you like. Speaking English is apparently what kills you.


mel

Hey All:wave:

Glad to see a few of you at chat tonight, thanks for coming!

I'm sickened to hear that they think they found this little girl Samantha tonight. It's so rare to have a child abducted and to find them alive. I hope they catch the sicko that did this and fry him! It just disgusts me to no end.

Well, I actually got the family room about done. Let's not look in the closets and we'll be fine. I still have to wash the floors and dust the table in there, but will do that Friday morning and give it a quick vaccum to finish it off. Now to work on, ummm, I think the dining room, it's not too too bad and shouldn't take that long to accomplish.

AGAVE UPDATE

I got a call back from SWEET CACTUS FARMS today. They have agave syrup/nectar in stock and you can order directly from them. She said the price of agave has skyrocketed due to the limited supply. They only sell it by the case and a case of 12 8oz bottles WITH the cost of the $10 shipping included is $50.00. Meaning, a case of 12 bottles is $40, plus $10 shipping. Not sure and didn't ask what the shipping of more than one case would be. I have to say, it's so expensive now, I can't see where that many people will be buying it at over $4.00 a bottle. She said that some of the larger distributors have placed orders to get it back in to the stores and that since they buy larger volumes they get a discount, but she hasn't a clue what they would sell it at-it's a buyers market and they can put any price they want on it. Currently, they are only accepting phone orders and you need to send them a check, they don't take any plastic. Once the check clears they ship the agave out to you. I'm so glad I'm a hoarder and have my precious bottles put away for safe keeping!

I don't know if anyone has visited the BIO BOARD recently, but you really should see some of the pics with the BIO'S. I just looked today (doing some cleaning on that board) and noticed CHRIS'S picture there for the first time-she's gorgeous! She reminds me of ELLE MCPHERSON.

JACKK, you say WOW to me on my walk, I holler it right back at you! Going out at 5am, that's a big WOW! You're doing great! You are so right when you talk about stopping the weight gain now and not doing it later in life. If I could only talk to your DD! There's no hope for me without surgery. Here I am, at a weight I haven't seen since elementary school and I can't wear the clothes that someone should be able to wear at this weight, not to mention all the hard work that went to get here. I wish I could of known back when I was young what I know now, things would of been different. I hope and pray that your DD's get a hold of this now before they end up like myself. How I wish my DD would do the same, but it falls on deaf ears:( Oh, I hope if you go to CIN. you get to meet QUILTER-you'll love her, just ask KIMMY!!!!!

GRACIOUS, don't worry about those little weight fluctuations, I'm right there with you. I've been totally eating OP, exercising, pretty much getting my water in and the scale ain't a budging. What more can I do but be patient? I know eventually somethings gotta give and move in the right direction and it will for you too:)

MEL, good to see your post! Biking around France, sounds wonderful! A definite way to keep off those pounds from the French food. Sounds like you continue to do great with keeping the pounds off!!!

SEF, my kids don't know not only where the dishwasher is, but the sink as well. Can't take one glass and keep it, no:nono: they have to make 10 glasses dirty. I think I'm going to go on strike, let them use all the glasses, dishes, etc. in the house until there's nothing left to do except wash it or eat it with their hands. Oops, I better not give them any ideas!!!

BOB, in your post every time you meant to put in an apostrophe it came out with 148% or something like that. Also, each line had << in it, so to make it easier to read, I cleaned it up for you-nice of me, eh? Oh, gosh knows what's going to take place once he comes home, the sh*t may hit the fan in more ways than one!

MONET, I hope by now you've cranked up the a/c in the house! That too can keep you bloated, so I hope you're cooling off by now. Sometimes I wish we could just skip over a Wednesday, so it's fine with me to double up on a Thursday for tomorrow;)

I'm going to get into bed and read a little. There's a book by Dr. Willett called EAT, DRINK AND BE HEALTHY. Has anyone read it yet?

Will check in in the am after my walk (weather always permitting). Hey, I just realized, it didn't rain today!!!!! At least not where I was!!! Yipeeeee!!!!!

Nite!

Debbie
194/126/129
Sb since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

Hey, check out the link below for this food list this site has, it's late, so I wasn't able to check it out totally, but it's one that I think it worth looking in to!


http://www.ast-ss.com/research/food/food_listing_all.asp

Just went down to weigh and was so surprised!!! I am down one pound from yesterday that brings my total to 3.5. Wow!!! No shakey needle either! Hope I get to read of all your successes and victories over the one-eyed monster. Ain't this fun?????????

Kim

WHOOHOO!!!!!! I'm back under the 170's weighing in at, drumroll please, 168!!!!!

That's 3 lbs since last week. Ok, now I won't recommend the method to anyone. Seems that at least 1/2 the people who were at the BBQ on Saturday are/were sick. Me and DH included. Can you say "food Poisoning"????? My symptoms are finally clearing up. Just have a bit of sore stomach from all the wretching, but that will remind me to not over eat.

I just recieved the Walk Away the Pounds set yesterday, so I"m going to go preview it now. Then I'll try the 1 mile walk. I'll have to work back up to my regular intensity. Want to take it a little easy after being so sick.

BOB--I have seen at least the first part of North and South in a boxed video set (up here in good ole Canada). This was a couple of years ago. Keep your eyes open and you might find it. Ok, I just peaked in at amazon.com and they have both part 1 & 2. Each set is $89.99 new or $69.99 used. There's probably somewhere else cheaper.

QUILTER--WTG on the 3.5 down!

That's all I can remember for replies. I haven't had a chance to read the board the past couple of days, what with worshiping the porcelain goddess and the fuzzy head. I'll try to catch up later.

Hope everyone has a great WIW! We have to try to keep cool up here today. It's supposed to be the hottest day yet! :cool: Better fill up DS's pool.

Trumpet blare...2 pounds of croissants, foie gras and red wine flushed out( literally) since getting off the plane Monday nite! Back to 137 where I was when I left. But I think more of it is fat than was muscle, according to my waist bands. Now to work on the more stubborn stuff....

mel

175/135/137 SB since July 24, 2001 (almost a year!) BFL since 1/1/2002

181
Since Monday - when I started SB, I have lost a total of 3 lbs ! :D
I have just registered and I am easing into this SB thing slowly. I am still in shock about watermelon. :o I think I will take a few weeks before I get into the complete program.

Marshmellow
194/181/130

Quick WIW report - I have lost 2 pounds and pretty happy about it - with you Quilter, no shakey needle here -

Sabrina
272/246/157

Happy WIW Everyone:)

Hope the scale is good to everyone today. So far the losses have been great. Guess I am going to mess it up. I was down 1 today. Sure was disappointing. I was sure I was going to be down at least 2 or 3. Oh well, better than gaining. I need to start journaling again. At least I am in a new set of numbers. Finally reached 179 today. My clothes are loser this week, braclets and watch too. Guess I lost more inches than pounds. That's ok.

Someone is coming to look at my computer tonite. I sure hope he can fix it. If not, by BIL is coming Sunday and he is a computer guy so finally I will get it fixed. I really miss chats.:(

Mercy, You are doing great with your walking. Keep up the good work.

Sef, Cute joke. It thought it was serious at first.

Bob, How awful about your car. Sure wish there was some way to prove it. It hink I would take out an ad in the newspaper or something letting everyone know what they did. They shouldn't gt off scott free.

Monet, sorry you are feeling so poorly. I know I have asked you before, but I have CRV (can't remember sh--t), what meds do you take for Lupus? Why have you gotten off some of your meds? Feel better soon. Hang in there. At least you know the reason for any weight gain.

Miliris, Got a good laugh about the pizza in the tree. I tend to dream about food. I am always relieved when I wake up that it was only a dream and I really didn't eat the food.

Deb, It is horrible about that little Samantha. They still haven't found the other girl in CA. It's been almost 7 weeks. You have to believe they can't be alive. My heart goes out to those families. How do you make it through soemthing like that. You're coming right along with your cleaning. Could it be that Eli is coming home soon an you want it to look good for him?? I wish yuo could talk to my DD too. They think I'm obessive. I think I have to be. My youngest is getting discouraged after 2 days. She is starving.

Quilter, WOW, 3.5 how wonderful for you. Send me your secrets. Sometimes it's fun, other times......

Zanne, Congrats on the 3 pounds. But I don't want it that way. How horrible. Feel better soon.

Mel, WTG on the 2 pounds.

Marshmellow, Welcome to this board and SB. This is a great place for support. Congrats onthe 3 pound loss. That will help keep you motivated and keep you going strong. We're here to help if you need it. I don't understand watermelon either. Isn't it mostly water? But I don't like it, so it really doesn't matter to me.

Have a great day. Check in later.

Jackie
257/179:) /145
10-10-01

Just a quick post, I'm happy to report that I'm holding steady at 233. What, you ask, I'm happy about not losing? Well, not really, but considering that I ate my way through East Texas this week-end and TOM should be here any day, I'm thrilled!

I forgot who it was that asked about Macaroni Grill. I'm sure it's too late, but for future reference, they have a chicken piccata type dish that's wonderful. They also do a shrimp in lemon butter sauce with fresh sauteed spinach that's really good as well. We've also found that they are very accomodating with substituting veggies for the pasta on most of their dishes. Now if I could just stay away from that bread!

Gotta run now and actually get some work done. Only 1 week and 2 days until vacation!!! Yippee!

After losing 5 lbs last week and the 3 lbs that seem to be coming and going I can only report an offical 1 lb loss for me this week. I am glad there is at least that though, mind you, with all my exercising I was hoping for more. Today I have switched back to a full blown SB's menu and gave Atkins the heave ho. I am always grateful to good ole Atkins for the boosts he gives me like that 5 lbs but I know it will stop there. I want to be eating healthy and normal so SB's it is!

JACK-K- I am with you with that lone 1 lb but let's not get discouraged by that. Let's be happy there was at least a loss and just keep going. Not every week is a stellar loss week but we can't let that get us down or let it make us less vigilant. On the contrary, let's try all the harder this week and see what happens!

ZANNE-Sorry to hear about the food poisoning that is no fun at all, even with the weight loss! But congrats on getting into the 160's! Glad you got hold of the WATP tapes. Let me know how it goes once you are able to try them. The 1 mile is such a good place to start because it goes quickly yet you can feel that you have truly done some exercise. She does build as she goes up and she varies things in the different tapes. The weather there is supposed to be wicked but here it is nice and cool. We have had more than our share of thunder and lightening storms but it is keeping things from being too hot and I will take that anyday! Mind you are garden is too wet this year and last year it was too dry. A happy medium would be nice!

MONET- So good to see you check in with us again. I had noticed that Buggie has popped back on at the LCC which I peek in at from time to time still.

MARSHMELLOW- Welcome to another CANADIAN!! I have been living in NB for nearly 2 years now but I was born and bred in Southern Ontario. There are only a few of us Canucks on the board so you are a most welcomed sight. ZANNE and ROSALIE are both in Ontario too. Congratulations on the 3 pound loss, you are off to a terrific start!

MERCY- Way to go on the treadmill walking! It sure makes you feel good and that you have really accomplished something doesn't it?

DEBELLI- My kids do the same thing with their cups and it drives me batty! They go through about 25 in one day. :eek: I keep telling them to set their cups beside the Culligan Cooler and to just use the same one again but that is just too hard! :dizzy:

I think you are so right DEB. I mean about eating on plan, exercising and drinking water. If we just keep doing it, even with no losses, eventually *something* has to happen and get us to lose. I think that is the part that kills most of us though. When we are doing everything right and are still not losing. I said to hubby today that maybe I am destined to stay at this weight. But that is defeatist and I am just going to keep trying because what else can I do but gain more back! I *want* it bad enough to keep going and I will!

Hehe....a little pep talk to myself there it seems! ;)

QUILTER- How wonderful for you to get such a fantastic loss this week! You are inspiring me to go go go!

And on that note, I gotta go! I am going to get my exercising in before the kids get back from VBS. It is so nice to not be talked to or asked for anything while I am puffing away. Happy WIW!

Hey Ladies

Just popping in to say hello. Sorry I've been away but I've been very busy. Also, yesterday I had to have another procedure done in my nose. Something didn't heal right in there so I had to get it corrected. Now I've got the splint in my nose again for another 8 days.

My eating has been crap so I haven't lost anything. I haven't gained either so that's good. It's time for me to get my act together again and get remotivated. I just find that when I'm not exercising, I don't do good on the plan. And since I've been unable to exercize, I've been eating bad.

Well, I just wanted to say hello - I miss all of you. I'll try to check back later today.

Missy
284/240/170

The food link was great, Deb. I, too, am flabbergasted about some of the GI listings. The rice listings seemed all over the map, with some white rice being really low and others, even brown rice, being high. Who knows?! Also, I was surprised about plain durim semolina pasta. Most all white pasta is made of durim wheat or semolina, and the ratings did not seems too bad. I love pasta.

There was an article in USA Today about the medical field finally doing tests on the Adkins diet and their agreeing that people actually do lose weight on a low carb diet. I don't think I could ever do Adkins, though, with the restrictive policies re. any carbs.

Thanks for the info on Agave Nectar. I'll try to give them a call. That means that the price has increased about 40%. If we had not been buying the bottles for $2.50, would we think $4.00 was a lot?
At least now I can still make that famous cheesecake!! :)

Marshmellow--What a cute screen name. Are you, in truth, a mellowed-out kind of person? Welcome to the board, and your mellowness will be a great addition and help when we are stressing out over our eating!! At least you are not "Marshmallow" like the Sta-Puf Marshmallow Man. That would be a pretty funny picture! Hope we can be of help to you in your new WOE adventure.

Got my 3 miles in this morning. It's hot and after about a mile I start getting bored. It'd more fun if I had someone to walk with, and it'd be easier to stay faithful.

Did not weigh. I'm working on staying OP and not stressing about the weight. Will probably weigh in a week or 2.

HI FRUIT! Get well soon.

WIW has not been my friend today! I'm up to 139 which I have not seen in a while, but then again, I have not seen 135 in a while either :( I've mostly been hanging around 136 these days which is not real bad, but certainly is not below my goal.

Debbie, I'm afraid one of my biggest problems with staying OP is that I have allowed myself to get tempted with off program foods when I've been elsewhere. As in the past, when I get to the point that I'm too busy to cook & plan meals at home, we're eating out more & that is where I've gotten into trouble in the past also. I need to plan & remember how long it took me to get to this point & stay focused.

That's been one of the greatest benefits of this board is that it has not only given me new friends :D but also the motivation to stay focused when I felt tempted to cheat. It is just harder these days to find the time to come to the board. When I do, I want to read all the posts & respond & I just don't have the time to do that. Instead, I've stayed away. I'm sorry. I really want to keep in touch with all of you!

I will try to at least post once a week, maybe on WIW? That may help to keep me accountable & at least say hello.

On a more positive note, I have been able to maintain my weight within a 4 LB range. I REFUSE to get over 140. I am renewing my goal of 135 & am as of today, getting back into a determined routine regarding what I will allow myself to eat & what I WILL not allow myself to get tempted with.

I will even go to the recipe board & post a fabulous recipe for Cranberry Nut Muffins that I made over the week end.

Jack-K Yes, it is a wonderful feeling to tuck & wear belts again! I even wear my swimsuit proudly! LOL I just have to remind myself to stand straight & tall! ;)

SEF, Thanks for wanting to send out a posse for me. Really makes me feel loved! :D I've missed you too. You know, I can't remember the last time I opened my AIM or ICQ even. Need to do that & get back in touch. We have really been getting a lot of rain here. Feels like we'll float away into the gulf soon if this rain doesn't stop. However, the garden has produced like crazy, so we've been getting lots of fresh veggies. Had calf-high water getting to my fig tree yesterday afternoon. LOL You know, that's probably one of my problems with this extra few lbs. I didn't realize how many calories were in just a few figs! OMG!!!

Bob, :lol: you know, I thought of you the other day too cause I bought DH a new gas grill for his BD & he has been grilling us alot of chicken & veggies on the griddle. Oh, soooo tasty!

QUILTER/Kim, Well you just go girl! You are in inspiration to me to really get back to work!

Tranquil, So proud of you girl!! Keep it up. BTW, loved your MM thoughts.

Meliris Hey, I passed by that Pizza tree Friday night. Unfortunately, it was all too near & I gave in to it. I'm paying for it still with the scale reading of the past few days. :(

fruitloupe, Sorry to hear about you having more problems with the nose! That sucks! Hey, we still need to try to get together before school starts up again. Email me & Sef when you're feeling up to it.

Gatorgal You're right, that sure is a marker increase on the Agave Nectar, but at least we can get it again. I've been trying to conserve what little I have left. Hey, did you go to Cuba yet? I remember you had mentioned that the last time I read the board.

Hello to anyone else I may have missed.

Well, got to go. Have to start setting up my class room for VBS which starts in less than 2 weeks. I have a helper coming to give me a hand this evening, so I'm taking advantage of the help. Hope to check in again before too long. It has felt good to be back in touch with all of you!

174/135/139

Howdy all! After fighting two pounds of water weight all week I'm so excited that I stayed the same as last week....156
This week I am going that extra mile sooooo hopefully I will have a loss next week.

I did tae bo this week twice instead of the walking....man I am so out of shape.

Contrats to everyone for all your hard work this week.

Love,
Crystle

235/156/140

Hi all,

Been MIA this week, sorry. Have to go in Friday morning for an ultrasound on my gallbladder - turns out those stomachaches I have intermittently were gallbladder attacks, and if ultrasound confirms stones, I will have to have it taken out.

Needless to say, I DON'T want surgery! Am researching alternatives, but skeptical of the "cures", such as cleansing.

Anyhow, to relate this to SB, it turns out that the foods to avoid for future attacks are those very foods that are not legal, including white bread, sugars, etc.

Interesting correlation... I can't recall having an attack since I started SB, but have been SERIOUSLY off plan the past week. So my motivation for staying OP will also have to include no stomach pains!

WIW was okay - still 183 on my scale. Maybe I'll weigh again Friday morning, since I have to fast before the ultrasound.

Wish me luck - I'm such a big baby when it comes to doctors.

Jenn

ps - we put a bid in on a house, but lost out to another offer. :(

Hi Guys,
I'm up 1# this week 166.5......but I'm still happy I am in the 160's!! ;)
Congratulations to all that stayed OP this past week!
Congrats to all the losers of pounds!!

Deb, thanks for the compliment on my pic but I am no Elle!!:lol:

Oh yeah, I was wondering how Barilla Pasta could be legal. It has the same ingredients all the other pasta has.

Off to do my excercise video.

Take care,
Chris

Good Weigh In Wednesday Afternoon!:wave:

Would you believe, I went and did another 6.5 miles today! Okay, so I walked the entire length, too darned hot to even try to jog, but I had the desire to do the 6.5 instead of the usual 4.5. Not too shabby.

WIW, I'm the same, still stuck up at 126. Not sure when it's going to break and go down:shrug: I know it will though, it has to, eating right exercising-something's gotta give, and soon! I want so much to get back into my cushion!

Went to the HFS today, not one of the usual ones I go to because this place tends to be a lot more expensive than any other, but sometimes they have stuff the other HFS'S I frequent do not. I found some wonderful SOY CHIPS, brand name SKINNY-they are delicious! Lauren even said they taste like Tostitos! A real winner! Also, found some other chocoalte, one bar in particular was 74% cocoa content-ummm, confession time, I ate the entire bar! Thank goodness it was a smaller 2oz bar-it was more than good, absolutely delish! Hmmm, did I say I was eating right? Well at least it's an SB LEGAL chocolate, just a little too much legal eating there.

I heard from Mr. Coffee. I ended up staying up late and calling him. I figured I had this calling card, I should use it. He answered the phone and luckily, I didn't wake them up (7am there). Not too much to tell that's worth passing along except that he broke his big toe and it's causing him a lot of pain. Also, when I asked him if he was having a good time, a bit of hesitancy came across and he said not as much as last time. He also said he wasn't sleeping well, which of course I knew from evidence of the pictures I saw-said maybe it was due to all he was eating, more evidence to the pictures I saw. His plane leaves at the ungawdly hour of 2am Friday morning and he arrives home after stopping fro 5 hours in Paris and a 19hr trip back, here in Miami at 2:15pm.

MICHAEL is in heaven! He got his AP SCORES. He had to explain things to his stupid mother here as I didn't have a clue why he was jumping up and down and what it all means. He had 3 AP classes this past year, CHEMISTRY, EUROPEAN HISTORY & PHYSICS B. I knew at the beginning of the year the AP EURO was going to be the worst of his problems as the teacher, on Parent's Night said 40-60% of the class would not pass the AP EXAM and thus would not get an AP Credit. Michael needed a 3 or more to pass, he got a 3. On Physics B he needed a perfect 5 to get the credit, which he acheived, as well as getting a 5 in Chemistry. AP grades are a measure of achevement in college-level course work. Getting a 5 means you are extremely well qualified and that you have proven yourself capable of doing the work of an introductory-level course in a particular subject at a college and that he more than likely will not have to take these courses in college:) It seems he also receives an AP SCHOLAR AWARD, whatever that is! Can you tell this is a Proud Mom moment:D

Has anyone ever had REFLEXOLOGY done on their feet? I love a good foot rub and thought about getting this, or maybe asking for it for my bday-anyone?

QUESTION Do you think I should delete any pictures on the photo album board that have people who are no longer on our board? If it's just a picture of themselves, not a group shot, or say a shot of a board member currently on the board and one who is no longer on there, or should I just leave them??

Well, it seems this past week was a good one for most on the scales. Wish I could be included with the losers, but maybe next week.

QUILTER, WOO HOO! That's a wonderful loss for this week. You should be proud! I'm doing a happy dance for you. I think I also did a DOOKIE HOUSER for you as well;)

ZANNE, good job on the loss this week, even though it was helped by you being sick, ick, not the way to do it, but I'd probably go for anything to get the scale to move on down a bit at this point. Hope you're feeling better!

MEL, you go girl!!!

MARSH, WELCOME TO THE BOARD! http://members.aol.com/eldemila/welcome_flowers.jpg Glad you've decided to join us and I know the Canuks on the board are happy to have another homey join them:D CONGRATS on your loss this week, doing good, doing good. I see you've lost some weight before hand, before SB-how so? You started just where I did, at 194 and your goal weight is just 1 pound above mine. You're a little taller than me-lucky! Thanks for posting your BIO on the BIO BOARD, it was nice to learn a little more about you. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. I can tell already you aren't shy, you just jumped right on in, which we love!!!! Again, welcome!

TRANQUIL, gosh girl you are doing so great! See the rewards of staying OP! I definitely HAVE to make sure not to tempt you in any way while you are down here:s:

JACKK, you didn't mess anything up, a pound loss is wonderful. PLUS, hitting a new milestone is wonderful, being in new territory! Just think, another 5 pounds and you'll hit another great milestone of under 175!!!! No, if anyone messed anything up it would be I, who lost nothing, then had chocolate today to boot (figured I have a week to work it off).

TRISH, good job this week holding your own-definitely better than a gain!!!

GRACIOUS, good job on the loss this week, you're doing good girl! I know from the past and journaling not only my foods, but my ups and downs with the scale that I go through periods of not losing, even gaining, all with being totally OP 100% and that if I'm just patient and continue to stay on track, my patience pays off, and so will yours!!!

FRUIT, thanks for checking in! Can you talk yet? Hope your nosey gets better and this time for good!!!!

GATOR, I never bought the agave at $2.50, but to have a price near that would be great! My supply will last me a while, so I don't have to worry at this time. Hoping by the time I run out it will be an easy commodity to get. Glad you liked that link-I'm going to print it out.

MELF, I know how you feel, I haven't seen my cushion in a while and can't believe that I hit 118 at one time long ago, now I can't even get back to my cushion! I don't think eating something off plan when you are out has to be the worst thing in the world. If you think about it, it's not something you have in your house, once you leave, it's not going to around again, you can have a little and not eat all of whatever it may be, and as long as it's only once in a while, it shouldn't hurt much, if any. I have decided to allow a few things back into my eating-like popcorn. I have a brand that I think is the lesser of all evils. It's from a company called BEARITOS and it's a microwave popcorn that has only salt, no oil, nor anything else. I don't feel guilty now when I eat it and it satisfys me-luckily, it has fiber to boot. It's not a daily occurance, but if it were, I wouldn't worry about it as long as I don't see a gain from it, should I, I'll cut it out.

COUNTRY, congrats on holding your own this week-always better than a gain!

JENN, :eek: hope you don't have to have GB surgery! Let us know what happens. At least these days they can do it with such a small incision. when I had to have mine removed, well, let's just say I have a long ugly scar down my stomach-not pretty at all! I'd look into other alternatives if you can-I wish I could remember where I read something about stones, but I think it may of been kidney stones that I read about, where diet was able to reduce them so they could pass, but can't remember for sure.

CHRIS, you are very welcome, the compliment was genuine! Don't worry about being up a pound, mystery fluctuations occur all the time;)

Okay, I hear the thunder coming! Just in time, I'm caught up for now and can get off before the lightning comes along as well.

Will check in later!

Toodles

Debbie
194/126/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

Went to the doc and he weighed me at 148..and I'm happy with that. If I ever get to 142, I'll be happy..but I won't be upset if I don't.

Not exercising enough..but I'm eating a lot better. I had some soft tacos last night and I didn't eat the shells!! Only veggies, beans and chicken. I don't know how OP that was, but it's a big deal if I skip things like tortilla shells. I live for that sort of thing. Feeling better now that I'm back to WW bread and salads.

Deb- Change things up a bit..that usually helps lose the weight no? I found some dark droste chocolate. It's so bitter and rich I can only handle two discs at a time. Talk about a lo-cal chocolate dessert!

Chris - you have the right attitude. stay on track and you'll lose maybe two lbs by next WIW

Jenn-I hope everything will be ok. When i'm at the doctor I think, in two hours I'll be eating ice cream or reading a magazine or sleeping. I repeat it over and over to forget about any pain. Wishing you luck!!

CountryMom- water weight can be such a drag. Keep drinking water and exercising and I'll bet you lose by next week. BTW, how's the job? Haven't heard much about it lately.

Melf - I know how you feel completely. I'm having trouble avoiding eating out. I'm also having problems getting to 142, although I'm glad I'm not over 150. I can't stand moving that big weight over to 150 when I weigh myself. I don't have problems with breakfast and lunch so much as I do with dinner. Good luck getting back to 135!

Gator- Avoiding the scale huh? I think you have the right idea :)

Gracious- Do you think atkins could help get those last 5lbs off? I'm not having problems maintaining..just need a boost to get the last 5 off...

Trish- sometimes a pig-out doesn't affect me either. in fact, on some occasions I lost. although this is not a recommendation to pig out :lol:

Jack-k - Inches are more important than pounds. You could've gained muscle!

Marshmellow - I dropped 3 the first week as well.. I went through cycles where I lost for two weeks and then maintained or lost .5lbs. I got into it pretty slowly too..so the shock wouldn't kill me :lol: there were just some things that were really difficult to reverse.

Zanne -don't make this a habit ;)

Quilter- I can't stand that shaky needle...Congrats!!

Just checking back in.

Sounds like WIW was good to most people. Congrats.
Those who didn't, it is a new week and it will be better.


Tranquil, WTG on the 2 pounds. You are doing great.

Trish, Glad you are holding steady. Now just come on down. It was me that asked about Macaroni Grill. Unfortuanley all the things like the shrimp and other legal things, I don't like. I ended up splitting the chicken parm. with my DD. Counted it as 2 carbs. Didn't eat the pasta. Took a pinch of the bread, but didn't really like it and really didn't like it dipped in the oil. Lucky for me.

Gracious, I'm with you. Going to be hard core this week. I may go back to my journaling. I just seem to be so unorganized lately. Still OP but not just prepared. Summer is too busy. Liked your little pep talk.

Fruit, I am so glad to hear from you. I was getting worried. At least you haven't gained. Now you can start on the downward trend. Good luck Welcome back.

Gator, heard that about Atkins too. But they said they are still not sure it is a safe way. Especially for a long time. I want something I can do for the rest of my life. Walking with someone really helps make the time fly. Only my DH walks with me at night, but he is not a talker.

MELF, gET BACK ON THIS BOARD, ONLY IF IT IS TO READ THE POSTS. wE DON'T CARE IF YOU DON'T POST TO ALL , JusT SAY HI. iT WILL HELP YOU STAY ON TRACK. Good lcuk (sorry didn't know it was on caps).

Country, Liked your attitude about staying the same. Good for you. Determination. Hope to see a loss next week.

Jenn, Sorry to hear about your gallbladder. Probably removing it is best. Gets rid of future problems. Interesting about the causes isn't it? Sorry you lost the house. Maybe your "dream house" is out there waiting. Good luck.

Chris, sorry you were up 1 this week. Maybe next week will be better. Hang in there and stay on track.

Deb, 6.5 again today, great job!. Glad yo got to talk to Eli. A big congrats to Michael on a job well done!. THat is wonderful. My oldest took those AP classes, she graduated college 1/2 year early. He must get his brains from Mom. Don't know anything about reflexology, sorry, but I do love a good foot rub. As far as the pics go, I really don't get to go there very often so I don't feel justified to say. Stay away from that chocolate.


Have a great night everyone.

Jackie
257/179/145
10-10-01

WIW is not good today, up 2#, but am glad the up and down is between 160 and 162 instead of the 162 and 164-166 of a couple of weeks ago. I will make sure I'm getting in my water and get back on the bike.

Congrats to all the great losers this week. You all are doing a wonderful job!

I finished my book last night. It was good, but not as much stomach tightening suspense as in some of the earlier books. Those of you who read the Left Behind series: it's getting closer!

Deb: The MM idea was great. It is inspiring to see what we all use as motivation. And the writer in some of us is really shining through. Wanna come clean my house next? My DH is home all day long because he still hasn't found a job. I'll trade ya! :lol:

KTK: I'm so glad you got to meet the other Kim. I loved my visit with Beth. We had a great time, just wish we'd had time to go shopping, too. Maybe next time!

Marshmellow: Welcome to the board. This is a great place to hang and it won't take you long at all to feel comfortable. I remember the first time I posted here last August. What a fraidy cat I was.

Jenn: Hugs and prayers are coming your way.

Melf and Mel: Glad to see you ladies back.

Mel: Your vacation sounds exciting! Were you able to take lots of pictures? I'm jealous that you have your college kid home to mess up the house. My DS is still gone, but will be home the 27th for 2 1/2 weeks. Then he's back for his third year and I can't believe how fast the time is flying.

Serene and Tranquil: You two are so lucky to have each other. It is hard sometimes to do this alone. It's good to have someone to lift you up in person and keep you laughing.

Jack-K: Congratulations. You are doing so well. I started SB last August and have dropped 34 pounds. But I've only lost 4 since the beginning of April. Talk about slow. I know I've lost inches, but it is hard to stay motivated when the pounds are so slow to come off. I keep telling myself "It's a way of life."

Quilter Kim: I hope you got your sink fixed. We've had to flush out the drains from the outside of our house before. And once we had to have Roto-Rooter come, Yuck.

BOB: I'm sorry about your car troubles. We wonder what happened to honesty and integrety. It seems to be a problem at all levels. Too bad those people have forgotten the Golden Rule.

Monet: Hope you feel better.

Mercy: Congrats on your loss and your hubby's kind words. It makes you glow inside, doesn't it?

Gracious: Loved your MM. My faith has gotten me through so many hard times. Can't imagine what my life would be without it.

Crystle: We sure are having weird weather, aren't we. I just saw the sun for about 30 minutes but now the clouds are back and I hear thunder. Who ever heard of rain in July in Texas? I just hope the summer heat doesn't decide to show up when we have to go back to school. Keep up that exercising, you're doing much better than I!

Missy: I hope you hurry up and get better. You gotta feel good for those precious babies come August!

Heartmom: Just cute as a bug, that Boogie is! Such a happy face.

I must run now and peel some potatoes for DH's potato salad. He has to have it with the ribs I'm slow cooking in the oven. I'll have my sweet potato and squash my mom brought me.

Have a pleasant evening, Y'all!

I am happy to report that I am down 1 lb this week, for a total of 26 lbs lost since starting SB. I was 241 and am now at 215. See Deb, told you that Tranquil and I had been good this week.:p

Sadly, I am unable to respond to posts now. :( I spent two hours getting all caught up earlier today, and just as I was ready to submit, my puter froze on me. :mad: Anyway, I will have to try again later tonight when I have more time.

Hope everyone is having a good WIW.

Take care,
Wendy

Quivondra- You have done so well I really don't think you need Atkins or that Atkins would actually do anything for you with such a little amount of weight left to lose. There is a big misunderstanding about Atkins it seems but in a very small nutshell it is cutting out carbs to a significantly low level. The first 2 weeks of Atkins is called Induction and that is when you go through detox by consuming only 20 carbs a day. People always question the safety and so on but you must realize that Induction is only for 2 weeks. After that, you are are to add 5 carbs per week until you stop losing weight, then cut back the last five and lose the weight slowly but steady. He calls that phase OWL Ongoing Weight Loss. There are 4 phases altogether and the Maintenance Phase is much like SB but not as good! They do add some fruit and wholegrain products but it is not as generous as SB is. I was on it for 4 months and lost weight but must say it is not a realistic way of life. My advice to you is to stick to SB. It has everything you need in appropriate amounts. I find that the people that lose the most on Atkins are the very overweight people that need to do something drastic. If someone is losing using SB then they should stick to it. It is a healthy, normal way of eating and that is what we want to learn to do afterall. Of course, having said all that..it is only my 2 cents :)

Hi all!!!:)

Just a quick post to say I lost 2lbs this week, just like the scale at the doctor's office said on Monday. I am Down 16 lbs total since starting SB in June!!!!

Congratulations to all the LOSERS:) and Congratulations to those who maintained!!!

I really enjoyed chat last night. I wanted to post indiviually but I just don't have the time. I really appreciate all of you and your support.

Happy Wednesday Evening Everybody!!!

Weel, we finally got some much needed rain. It didn’t rain nearly enough, but at least it’s a start.

I think you all misunderstood me this morning. I didn’t lose 3.5 pounds just in this week. This is the same pounds I’ve been fighting with for over a month. So it’s the first time I could say the needle was firmly planted. So it’s really not a 3.5 loss in one week. I just felt like I wanted to make that clear. I’m still thrilled with it. I’ve really come to terms with the fact that I’m NOT going to have an instant transformation. This is a long-range project.

DEB---Thanks for the agave update. That price means that we will all probably soon be paying that at the store. Boohoo! YOu are really putting some miles under foot. That’s great! I don’t see how you can stand it in that FL heat. You are one tough cookie. I love your theory about sooner or later something’s got to give. I’ve got to remember to use that saying when I’m feeling impatient! Congrats to Michael! What a brain! Isn’t it kind of scary to have kids that smart???? LOL I think it would be okay to delete the pictures of people who haven’t been around for a long time. They probably won’t know.

ZANNE---I’m so happy that you are at 168!!!! Boy, I wish I was there with you. But for the time being I’ll do the happy dance for you. Keep telling us how great it feels to be that low. I want to hear about all about it.

MEL---Way to kick those nasty old croissants to the curb. You knew what your job was and you took care of that with no excuses. Keep it up!!!! You are doing great! I wish I could flush as well as you do! LOL

MARSHMELLOW---Welcome to the board. It’s great that you decided to join in. This is a fun group of people and we’re always here to answer your questions and give you a nudge back onto the wagon if you need it.

TRANQ----WAY TO GO GIRL ON THE TWO POUNDS!!!!!!!! I am happy dancing all over the place for you, but it’s hard to do that and hold my laptop. Let’s hear if for the non-nervous needle!

JACK-K----Do you need to read that email from DEB about how important the ONE POUND is???? There’s nothing wrong with that. At least you are going the right way. Yes, I totally understand what you said. It’s easy to wish for a big loss every week, but it’s still coming off. I’ve been playing with the same three pounds since I started back last month. And today was the first day I felt like I really had it off. So hang in there. Don’t get discouraged!!!! It’s going to come off. You are SMART to concentrate on the good things (loose clothes and jewelry). That will keep your spirits up.

GRACIOUS----Remember you are making your muscles with all that exercising. Could be an answer to your leveling out. But you are still losing and that’s something to cheer about.

MELF---Sounds like you are wavering around your goal. You’ll get back down to where you want to be. Keep at it. You did it once and you will do it again. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you. You are so smart to have that 140 mark as a “snap back into it” number. Wish I had done that all my life. Each time I gained over the years I always went higher than I had been before.

QUIV---You are so close to your goal. That is awesome. Keep going. I love the stuff inside a taco. The last time we had mexican for supper, I toasted a ww pita and used that instead of chips. It worked really well.

JRED---Sorry about the gain! Isn’t it weird how those numbers are little ledges and you can get stuck on a couple of pounds and then you’ll go a little further down and get stuck a little bit. It’s always so nice to look where you were and really relish in where you are now if it’s lower. You’ll get rid of these two pounds in a snap. Keep working hard!!! We have a great plumber who’s been here a zillion times (old house!). I don’t mind him coming, but we’re trying to fix ourselves so as to avoid his bill. He’s worth every penny.

SERENE---FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!! That’ s such a great loss and such a wonderful total. I am so jealous. Not really. I’m just thrilled for you! What a major chunk of weight you’ve lost. I loved the cartoon you shared. Also, got your email and will try to respond if I have some extra time. You are so cool!

MERCY---Way to go you big loser. LOL!!! See you typed your little fingers off last night. Can we think of chat as another form of exercise? My fingers are always flying so fast that I can’t help but try to get by with that. Keep going. We are all getting towards our wonderful goals!!!!

Okay, girls that’s it for me tonight. Paul’s got a meeting and I’m going to go upstairs to work on my curtains a bit. God Said, “Ha! “ is on Oxygen and I love that movie. Will probably get sucked into it again. Have a great day today and tomorrow too.

Kim

AAHHHH what is wrong with me.....I keep having cravings and I just ate 2 oreos and 3 bites of choc cake. I don't want to loose all the momentum I had....I was having no problem turning most things down.....all of a sudden I'm loosing control.
I can't get rid of all the junk in the house with three boys and DH, I lost all the weight with it in the house all this time.
Ok I needed to vent.....Thanks.

Maybe tomorrow will be better.

Chris

Foot reflexology---Ohhhhh heaven!!! My DH gave me a reflexology session at a local spa for my b.day. It was great. I canÕt wait to go again. It was more relaxing that a massage, which isnÕt all that relaxing to me. IÕm weird I guess.

I called Sweet Cactus Farms and the woman was in a bit of a hurry but did manage to say that the stores MAY be getting in some soon. Apparently there was a 2 month layoff for some reason and the suppliers wereÕnt shipping any. SCF had some all this thime though, she said.

Jenn--there is a holistic approach to getting rid of gall stones. Check with a holistic dr. in your area. ItÕs something like drinking apple juice for 5 or 6 days, along with regular healthy eating. Then on the next day you drink a ton of oil and eat whipped cream. I knew someone who did it and they said it worked for them as they passed plenty of gall stones. Sorry girls if this is yukky.

Jack-K--Same with my DH. He is not a talker and so the miles seem just as long.

Well I have had a very busy and stressful day, but was able to read posts - congratulations to all of you Losers.... I am about to fall asleep and really miss being able to post....

Night, Sabrina

Hi y'all. WIW was pretty good today. I'm down to 152. I think that's down a pound from last week.:) My attitude is much better these days. Not having to fight the urge to eat illegal stuff. Plus, I've been doing the WATP 2 mile tape daily. Now before we go on, could we have a moment of silence for my dearly departed radiator. :cry: Getting a new one put on tomorrow, curtesy of my MIL. What's the deal with everyone's cars these days???? Seems like a lot of us are having trouble with them.

Try to catch up a little.....

CHRIS: Hang in there. I've done the same thing. Don't beat yourself up. Just start again.

QUILTER: Hey, a loss is a loss. WTG:)

MERCY: WTG on the 16 lbs. That's great.

JEANIE: Don't fret about those pounds. They'll come back off. Man, I'm itching to read that book. I have a friend who has bought them all and lets me read them. I'm waiting on him to pass it along. In fact, he's coming over tomorrow to check on our A/C so I'll have to bug him about letting me have it.:) You're so right about that time coming nearer. I'm glad my family and I are ready. But there are so many who are not.

QUIV: WTG resisting those taco shells.

DEB: Congrats on Michael's successes. I dread the day that I won't understand my kids' homework.:eek:

JENN: Hope everything goes well and you don't have to do surgery.

OK the eyes don't want to focus anymore. Sorry I missed some.

Thanks for all the welcomes -

Actually I think the mellow part is wishful thinking. Not being stressed is probably another major goal of mine.


Anyways one of the reasons I am checking out SB is what happened last night - I had an High GI dinner - but low fat, low cal etc and felt deprived for the rest of the night. I didn't gain any weight, but the cookies were screaming to me from the pantry.

I lost the previous weight by consistent exercise and just what I considered a reasonably balanced diet (1500 calories + at least 200 calories expended in exercise each day). I can not stay on it for any length of time because of the sugar cravings. I love the exercise and consider it a lifestyle change as I have been doing it for 18 months and I get cranky when I don't do something each day.

Good luck and thanks

Nancy

Just a quick Thursday morning greeting!!!

Wanted to let you all know that I got up this morning and did my 1-mile Leslie Sansone tape. Man, am I out of shape!!!!!!!! But it feels good to have gotten this big old but moving. I can't wait to be able to get through the 2-mile tape. That's it for me. SERENE and I burned up the IM lines last night. Had a wonderful chat with her.

Will respond later tonight! Hope you all have a great day.
Kim

Good Thursday Morning!:wave:

Just got in from doing 4.5 miles in 49:16:D I keep singing the same old song, "IT'S SO HOT!!!" What I wouldn't do to have 75 degree temps right now. I'm sweating bullets, it's dripping all over me (don't worry, as I sit here I'm wrapped in a very absorbent towel that protects the chair). That gives me 22 miles so far this week:spin:

Stepped on that metal monster, it's the same. Awe poop! Was hoping something would show as a loss. Oh well, I know it will, it has to-just have to be patient.

QUIV, if your body can get to that weight it will, you just have to be patient. It took me from Feb. to June to lose my last 10lbs, 4 months of being patient. I didn't know if I could get down to my goal weight or not, sure didn't look like it was happening too fast, but I stuck to my guns and sure enough, I got down there, and then some. I have the DROSTE pastilles AND bars in the 72%, don't find it bitter at all, and that's from someone who would never eat dark chocolate before, love it. Wish I did have a problem liking it, would make things a lot more easier!

JACKK, that's wonderful about your DD graduating a 1/2 year early. MICHAEL will actually have enough college credits to skip his first year if he wants to, I believe. I sometimes feel so clueless when it comes to his schooling, grades and knowing all of this stuff as I didn't attend anything more than a couple semesters at the community college here. It sure would be nice if he could skip some undergraduate courses since he's having to go to medical school and that's some more years on top of that.

JRED, I'm definitely not the one to ask to come clean, I can't stand doing my own-hate it with a passion! Wish I hated chocolate as much, I'd of never had a weight problem! Don't worry about the small gain this week, next week will be better;)

SERENE, CONGRATS on another pound down the potty! You're doing great. Keep up the great work and you'll have me shutting the DD down for your upcoming visit. Loved the cartoon, thanks for sharing it!

MERCY, WTG! CONGRATS on your 2lb loss this week, you're doing awesome!!!

QUILTER, just take that as a 3.5lb loss, would you? You've been working hard to make that stick, you deserve it! Now, downward!!!! As you probably read above, yes, something is bound to give. It's too easy to throw in the towel when we don't see immidiate results to our staying OP 100%, but we have to take into consideration that it takes 3,500 calories in excess to gain a pound and it takes 3,500 calories less to lose. If we throw in some exercise, it helps the process of losing. Also, many other factors can contribute to not only gains, but losses. Being patient and keeping track of your weight fluctuations lets you better understand your body and how it reacts at times. I know the 2 weeks after my period I'm usually up and down the same area no matter what, then at mid-cycle I usually have a nice drop. I'm just holding out and waiting for that drop, I'm not giving in-it's the easy way out. WTG on the exercise this morning!!!:D

CHRIS, did something trigger you to eat these poisonous junk foods? Well, all is not lost, as long as you jump right back on the wagon and don't continue on a crash course. I'm sure you can do it, and just chalk this up to invasion of the body snatchers!

GATOR, thanks for your reflexology insight. I wonder what something like that costs, any ideas? The agave lady I spoke to was short and curt with me as well, I think they are stressed out trying to keep up with things. I'm just hoping and praying that it's still the same agave. I asked her and she said it was a combo of blue and wild agave (use to be all blue before). You won't notice any difference but nutritional values may be a bit different-wonder if the bottles reflect that if it is.

MUSIC, CONGRATS on another pound lost! Before you know it you'll be in the 140's! It's right around the corner.

MARSH, one of the many things I like about SB/low glycemic eating is that you aren't feeling deprived, hungry, etc.-I eat well, I eat often and I know from almost having done this for 2 1/2 years that this is a safe and sound way to lose weight without having to starve yourself. Once you get on SB and follow it 100% your cravings for sugar seem to disappear.

I'm outta here, have a few things to do for my mom today. Also have to try to finish the kitchen, or at least somewhat tidy that area up-there's a crap load of stuff piled in there for a garage sale that needs to be put in boxes and put out on the patio. Kitchen table is a definite hot spot, but hey, at least my kitchen sink is clean, though it's the first time in weeks!!!!

Have a great day!

Debbie
194/126/129
Sb since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

So what is so great about Thursday? Nothing...just happy to be alive. I had a very hard time sleeping last night...so I will be dragging all day.

I missed WIW...but I am at 114. I am so glad for all of those who had a lose! What an awesome feeling that everything we are doing actually pays off. Even if there is not a lose, feeling better is worth it in my book. To those who did not lose, just keep on keepin'!

I have been doing good with my bike. I have been riding it for about 3-4 miles just about 5 times a week. I put the kiddos to bed and turn on some jamming music and ride. There is nothing like riding and sweating to Third Day! I have been doing good with my arms as well. I just get so tired at night when I have not been able to sleep...so I am not sure if the bike and I will get together tonight!

Jordon, my oldest who is at camp, is having a great time. There is a newer girl at out church that went to camp with them. I guess some of the girls from our church is giving her a hard time (you know how mean even Christian girls can be) This girl is so cute and sweet! Well, I talked with her father yesterday who is there as a helper and he told me an awesome story:

See, Jordon really has problems. He is always getting in trouble, so much...but yesterday, the girls had made Ashley pretty sad. Jordon went up to her and talked to her and his advise to her was to "give it to God and to pray for those who are making you feel this way, because they are the ones that have problems."
I thought that was so awesome coming from anyone, let alone him!

Ok all...gotta go and down my tea! It taste so good with Agave...sorry to hear it may be harder to find and more money!:dizzy:

Good Morning Gang!

The week is almost over. I can't wait.
I do have some good news. My computer is fixed! Well, as soon as I buy a new keyboard. Can't believe that is all it was. Now I will be able to make chat and stay caught up over the weekend.

Made a taco salad for dinner last nite. (Trying to find something different). It was really good. DD & I used ww pitas to dip, but then I just ate mine w/o. Just as good and no carbs.

Don't know about tonite, I'm all alone. Will figure out something.


Mercy, Congrats on yur 2 pound loss. You are really doing great. Keep up the good work.

Quilter, You must have gotten the rain we had. It only lasted 10 minutes at our house, so we are back to watering. Thanks for the encouraging words. I am grateful for the 1 lb. but it will come. You are kicking butt today. Keep up the good work.

Chris, Tell yourself "I can't have that" then walk away. One bite turns into 2, 3, 4.... Don't take of thoses same pounds twice. Once is bad enough. You can do this. Stay focused.

Gator, Gee, I thought my DH was just weird. (jury is still out on that one). It makes is worse, because I am a big talker. Give me a telephone and I am happy.

Tranquil, Hoping your day today is not as stressful.

Music, Bummer on the radiator. I don't know what it is with all the car troubles, hope they don't come my way.

Marshmellow, I think SB is a great WOE for the rest of your life. It really does get rid of those cravings. Anyone can diet, but to keep the weight off, you have to make lifestyle changes. SB has helped me do just that. Even though I know I can have cheese and nuts for a snack, I make myself eat fruit first. Before, I would be grabbing chips. Good luck.

Jred, Sorry about the gain. You will have that off in no time. Keep drinking and riding. Yes, this is a WOL and a great way to change your eating habits.

Serene, Congrats on the 1 lb. You are doing great. Before you know it, you will be under 200 and on your way. You don't realize how that will change your attitude about yourself. Good luck.

Deb, Boy you are racking up the miles this week. When I walk it's aboutn 75 and I think it hot. I can't imagine it being 90. I did the same thing as you. Jumped on that scale right after my walk. Thought for sure there would be a loss, but no. Oh well, keep on trackin. That would be great for Michael to skip the undergraduate classes. Medical school is so long, but sounds like he will breeze right through it. I'm with you Never attended college. It's a good thing my kids can figure this stuff out on their own.

Kimmy, You are doing so good. That was sweet of your DS to befriend the girl. Kids sure can surprise you sometimes. It's a nice thought that they behave when they are away from home.

Have a great day everyone. Check in later.

Jackie
257/179/145
10-10-01

Good Morning

Just checking in to say Hi to you all. Wasn't able to get on for WIW. Was busy all day and too pooped to post when I got home. I am still gaining and losing the same couple of pounds. The loss I had a few weeks ago was just a one day wonder. The few pounds came right back again. Oh well at least I am maintaining.

Congrats to all the losers this week. Looks like there were some good losses this week.

Gotta run. Have a hair appointment this afternoon and have some running around to do before that.

Bye for now.

Marie.

I am going to jump on that bike sitting behind my love seat and see if I can jumpstart my body into losing again. I just drank some super anti-oxidant green tea I picked up at TJ's and it was GROSS! Smell and tasted like fish. I'll have to throw that away. I have some other green tea that didn't taste like that so I'm going back to that one.

There's some sun shining this morning. We're in for a steamy day, I'm afraid.

Have a good day, everybody.

Jeanie
196/162/130

No DEB you don't need to send out the posse... YET! :)

I've been doing fine, the financial crunch hit us and the cable bill took a backseat so I wasn't on for a while. But I've stayed OP with the exception of a slice of watermelon at a family reunion... heck I figured if I was gonna eat something sweet, better that than the red velvet cake!!!! :^: Anyway... I've even managed to up my water intake quite a bit and I'm proud of that!

Today I registered my youngest son for Kindergarden and found out that the boy 3 houses down is in his class! So he will already have a friend in school! I can't believe school starts in 2 weeks! I'm kind of glad though... I can get more SLEEP in the daytime with a QUIET house! :)

Work is going well... I still love my job!!

Hope I can stay caught up now... I hate getting behind in the posts, I feel all lost!!! :D

Oh yeah... I bought a car for going back and forth to work... I found a HECK of a DEAL... DEB - you'll be proud! I found a 1989 Toyota Supra with 77K ORIGINAL MILES on it in WONDERFUL condition... someone even 'perked' it up a bit with expensive rims and stereo, and tinted windows... but it has a 5 speed, AND a Targa Top (The top comes off like half a convertible.. over the front seats) and it is SO FUN TO DRIVE!!!!! I LOVE IT!! The car books for $6000 as is.... and I gave less than $2000!!!!! It was a great buy!~!~!~!

That's it for now, gotta go get some cleaning done... visit from MOM tomorrow :)


Bye Ya'll :wave:

Hi there everyone!

Congrats to all the great losers yesterday. And if you Didn’t lose then congrats anyway, just for the effort being made to do this WOE!


Melf, I’m glad to see you posting again. I was worried that I had scared you off when I met you in St. Augustine with Tranquil. LOL I don’t think I have mentioned this, however, it was meeting you that made up my mind about joining this Group. You were such a wonderful example of the kind and Caring people here. I thought if the others were like you, then this was something I wanted to be a part of also.


J red, the Left behind series sounds very interesting. Hasn’t there been at least one movie made that was based on it?

Marsh, hello and welcome to the board!

Quilt, WTG on getting your arse up and doing the one mile tape. I’m still waiting for the exercise bug to bite me. That will probably be after my doctor fusses at me about it next week. I sure enjoyed our chat last night too. I’d be skinny if I could lose weight from typing on the keyboard! How much Weight do you figure you want to lose?

I spoke with Tranquil and she is having another stressful day at work. She did say that she feels really good today and is starting to see a difference with her weight loss. The skirt she is wearing today is very loose on her. YIPPEE for you girlfriend!

Deb, I don’t know how you are able to get out in that heat to exercise. It is miserable in our part of Florida too. I don’t even want to get out in our pool as it is warm like bath water. That is wonderful news about Michael’s test scores. I know what ya mean about feeling clueless regarding the school related stuff. My older son graduated from a college preparatory magnet high school here. Every course he took was college level and I was of no help to him whatsoever. I let my DD go to public school last year, instead of continuing to homeschool as the subjects were getting too difficult for me. Only two weeks until our trip to visit. Can't wait!

Jack-k, good news about your computer being fixed. It will be great to see you on the chats. Tranquil and I have been talking about the idea of traveling to Chattanooga to meet Quilter, and anyone else that could make it to that area. Would you be interested too? I think it is wonderful that you lost 1 lb. At least the needle is going down and not up! I can’t wait to get under 200. I’m hoping to by the time I turn another year older in Sept. Guess that will be a new mini goal for me.

I just have to share that I feel like a prayer has been answered this week. The Stress at home has become almost unbearable with the ex-2-b still living here and telling me he would move out at his leisure. I had decided to take legal steps to have him put out of the house by the end of the week, however, he knew nothing of my plans. I was really dreading it as I knew it would be ugly. Well, he made the decision to go ahead and move out next week. I am so thankful and relieved that I didn’t have to take drastic measures to get him out. Today is my DD’s 14th birthday and I didn’t want an event like that to be what she remembered about her special day.

Take care everyone!
Wendy

Just a quick peek in as I have a little girl visiting us and can't have my back turned too long! Did my exercise this morning and am running around today to take the dog to the vet, the kids to the VBS this morning and doing some of that pastoral wife visitation thing! I am eating 100% SB on plan and I am one pound heavier this morning. :eek: :eek: :eek: Not good. But I will keep going. Maybe the body is just readjusting from Atkins, who knows :shrug:

Oh, I also think someone sent me a virus!! I got a nasty email title from some unknown addy today and one from my yahoo account that I didn't send myself...so I know something is not right. Just deleted them so I hope nothing wretched happens..we shall see.

jUST GETTING READY TO LEAVE FOR THE DAY. Got to go get my haircut. My favorite subcontractor brought me a box of SF pecan turtles. I ate one, gave them to another girl in the office and told her to put them away. (she is also a SB)

Rosalie, You are doing a good job at maintaining. How much more to you have to lose?

JRed, That the attitude to have. I'm some exercise will help you start losing. Good luck.

Beth, I was just thinking about you laSt night, wondering what had happened to you. Glad you are back. You are doing great. I don't think a slice of watermelon willhurt you. I can't figure out why we can't have it anyway, isn't it all water?? I don't like it anyway.

Tranquil, that is great news about your ex-2-b moving out. Scenes are not fun. About meeting in Chattanooga, I'm not much on traveling by myself. I'm horrible about directions. But maybe we could work something out. Birthday wishes to your DD. Hope it is a fun one.

Gracious, don't worry about that pound, it's probably hormonal anyway.It will be gone before you know it. Yuk about the virus. Hope it doesn't mess up anything.

Have a great nite everyone.

Jackie

Just came dragging back from the gym, it's even hot in the air conditioned places, and my car is not one of those places right now. Unfortunatly the ac went on hubby's heap so he's driving mine which is not a heap! He spends far more time on high speed roads wearing "go to work" clothes, so it makes sense for us to switch. grrr.

Deb- Congrats to Michael on his scores! Amy skipped most of the intro level courses her freshman year: English, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, History- which is great because with her sports schedule this will enable her to graduate on time unlike most other athletes playing division 1 sports. Depends where he goes to school what the policy is (and it varies from department to department)- some give credits, some just let the student place into a higher level course.

Kimmy- You must be disappearing! Do you really want to lose any more? Be careful you don't get too obsessed with watching the numbers go down and make sure you look and feel healthy. Take care of yourself.

Beth- My brother had an 89 supra like that and i loved to borrow it! It really is a fun car. I'm sure you look smashing (no, please not literally) in it!

Marshmellow- Once you kick the sugar completly, the craving really do go away. The only times I have cravings now (after 53 weeks) is when I cheat. Now I find myself craving things like an apple and cottage cheese, or brown rice with tomatoe and basil. Sick, eh?

Gotta go take a shower- it was a hard workout!

mel
175/136/135 (another vacation pound dissappeared!)

Hi again

Just back from a shopping trip and a visit to the hairdresser. Supposed to be going out to lawn bowling this evening but it looks like it may be raining soon so may not get there.

Jack-K - I would be quite happy if I could just lose another ten pounds, heck even five would do. But I seem to be stuck here forever. Have really lost nothing since last September. Funny though that I am still squeezing into smaller sizes. Maybe I am developing some muscle. :).

Marshmellow - Welcome from another Canadian.

Regarding the WATERMELON question. There is a new list on Rick Mendosa's site that lists the Glycemic Load as well as the Glycemic Index. This takes into account the amount of carbs in each food, not just the glycemic index. There isn't much information though about the GL and the amount of carbs in the foods is not given, which I think would have been helpful. The GL of watermelon is quite low as there is only 8 grams of carbs in a 1 cup serving (according to another list I have). I personally cannot see any harm in eating it. When the testing for GI was done it was based on a serving of each food that contained 25 or 50 grams of carbohydrate. There is an article on the RECOMMENDED READING board that explains a bit more about the glycemic load. I think there may be some other foods that have been restricted on this woe that may be admissable if we consider the GL as well as the GI. Check out pineapple, that had quite a low GL. What do you all think about it?

http://www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm

Marie.

I honestly have not tried to lose since I hit 125. My first goal was 130, thinking 125 would be almost impossible.
I think what has happened is the fact that I am working out for the first time in like 15 years. The more muscle, the higher the metabolism...ect. I am not trying to lose one more ounce. I also tend to "run" a lot during the summer, and lose a little weight anyway. I feel better than I ever remember and actually think I look ok in the mirror. Now that is a first! It would be nice to stay under 120, like 118 +/-, but who knows. I just know for sure that I do not want to end up at 150 again. Besides, I have now bought new clothes and have no 10/12 left...all 1-4's.

Glad to see some of those vacation pounds melt away!

Gosh, I don't know when I will ever be able to catch up with the board, hopefully when employer goes out of town next week life will ease up. I have remained ever faithful to SBers and today someone came into my office and said that they thought my face looked so much thinner....well that made me feel really good. I just finished a salad....lately all I want is Field greens, tomato, red onion, some shredded rotissierie turkey breast, avacado, and a little caesar dressing all tossed up into this fabulous salad! I cannot get enough of it - I guess I will eat my way through this salad until I get tired of it - like I did the greek salads. My Gram is on her way over to do the WATP tape with me - we are doing the 2 mile walk - and I figured out I must be somekind of wimp - because I cannot finish the 2 mile tape! I hope it is just because I am so tired from work and the workout I get at the gym at lunch! Sorry I have not answered to anyone specifically - but I am mentally worn out - but glad to read your messages!! Melf - glad to see you again! Missed you!!!

Sabrina :D

EVENING EVERY BUDDY!!!


Just passing thru and though I better say hello...One more day until my CHICK WEEK starts ;) Haven't packed the panties yet, but that won't take very long....

OK...JUST CURIOUS....why Chattanooga????


BIG BROTHER TONIGHT AT 8PM....gotta go...haven't watched last nights show yet!!!

If you didn't check out the new show on BRAVO called BREAKING NEWS....catch it...it's really good!! Tonight 10pm

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BOB

Hi all!!!

Just wanted to check in and say hello to everyone. I'm still OP today even though TOM is here full blast. The funny thing is that since I've been doing this WOE Tom just sneaks up and even when it's here I don't have the weight gain that I use to. It may be because I'm also drinking about a gallon of water everyday.All I know is that it is working. Enough about Me and TOM!!:)

Traquil- We must both be on the salad kick I eat a salad everyday for lunch with Boiled shrimp and sometimes for dinner to. No matter what I make for dinner I always eat a salad with it.

Gotta Run!!! Have a nice evening EVERYBODY!!!! Also welcome Marshmellow!!!

Hi Everyone,
I stayed OP today!! I feel better! I also excersised.

Off to watch Shallow Hal.

Have a great night!
Chris

Hello Everyone!

It’s getting kind of scary around here. We are about to take a part a drain pipe that runs from our kitchen and this could get really gross. Right now my station is upstairs. I’m in charge of water. Once Paul gets the drain open I have to turn on the water. Personally, I would rather stay up here for the entire event, but I don’t think that would be very fair on my part. Paul loves any excuse to use his walkie talkies. So we are communicating that way. I just like saying “roger” and 10-4, good buddy.

My eating has been really good again. I have quite a routine down. For lunch I’ve been eating cottage cheese (my all-time favorite food) and humus. I have triscuits (just a few) and some cut up veggies to eat with both. That really fills me up. Then I may have a fruit snack or something during the day. Supper’s are nothing exciting, usually a grilled burger (regular or chicken) on half a ww pita. Tonight with steamed cauliflower. I splurged and had the other half pita with some natural peanut butter. One thing I know is that I should not eat anything before bed. And I was doing that with regularity.

Well, plumbing 101 is over and we didn’t accomplish a thing. I’m not sure what’s so wonderful about those stupid snakes. I was not impressed. So I had to immediately jump into the shower and Paul’s getting his now. This means a call to the plumber. Hope he can come tomorrow, because we’ve got another deck party scheduled for Sunday night. Can’t have folks in for dinner without a kitchen sink.

DEB---You are really burning up the roadways down there. Pretty soon they will be sharging you for asphalt. Eli is home tomorrow. Yippee!!! Boy, I wonder if he suspects what he’s in for. Okay, I lost 3.5 this week. This was a VERY long week. This morning’s weigh in was showing the scale hovering over the 4 pound. But the needle is nervous. But I still am so thankful the hovering areas are gradually getting lower.

KIMMY---Sorry to hear that you sleep was avoiding you last night. Were you on IM??? Thanks for sharing the story about Jordon. What a special guy. The fact that he even cared enough to want to make the girl feel better is marvelous. But then he said the exact right thing. Must make you feel good to know your little man has so much going for him.

JACK-K---Glad to know that you will be with us in the evenings from here on in. Thank goodness it was only a keyboard. That’s easy to replace. Harddrives with all the data are another story.

ROSALIE---I am really surprised that you are not losing. You are one of our most active board members. I’ll bet your body is just adjusting itself to your previous losses and pretty soon the scale will start to show new losses. Isn’t that what a plateau is? when you wait for your body to catch up? Hang in there. As DEB and many of the others have said Something has to give sooner or later.

JRED---Good luck on the bike!!! How did it feel to get it moving again? Hey, I’ve had my share of disgusting green teas. The one I like the best is by Yogi brand and it’s green tea with triple echinacea. It’s very tasty and give you an even healthier boost. I find it at Wild Oats which is a hfs/natural/organic store. It’s a national chain, so perhaps you have one near you. One of my friends drinks the green tea that has some berry flavoring as well. She says the berries take out the tea taste. LOL

BETH---Great deal on the car! Good for you!!! I think this board helps us be better shoppers too. That’s our fearless leader rubbing off on us.

SERENE---I cannot believe how long we yakked last night. Were we chattie cathys or what??? But it was fun. I’m telling you, if I did that every night my house would be a mess. LOL. Oops, it already is!!! It was fun!!! Happy Birthday to little L. Hope she has a wonderful day! Was there going to be a party or anything? Are you staying away from the birthday cake???

GRACIOUS---Weigh again tomorrow. You may see a difference. Are you getting in the water???? Just hang in there. Besides after a good dookie houser session, you will probably see a difference. Hope you have something like Nortons anti-virus to protect your computer. Yes, it’s a yearly expense, but if you’re going to have a pc (as opposed to a mac) it would be wise to insure yourself with virus protection. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you that there is no virus and no damage.

BOB---We came up with the Chattanooga thing at the chat on Tuesday night. TRANQ wants to stay at the choochoo. We figured it’s only 6+ hours for me and 8+ hours for the Jax girls. I’m wanting KIMMY to come along and we’ll pick up JACK-K on the way down. If you were in L’ville, we could pick you up too. I have no idea when this is going to happen. But be on the lookout for additional details. Everyone is welcome!!!

MERCY---Nobody likes a smart aleck!!! You have TOMs with no warning or body revolts???? I’m just teasing you. I think that’s great that you don’t get the gain or other stupid stuff that come along with it. Actually, I’m right smack dab in the middle of mine and the scale has stayed/gone down. I also know that when I take my calcium supplement, I have less pain and cramping with my periods. (Sorry, DARAMUS, I said the “p” word.)

Okay, I’m done for the night. I wish I had a good joke for tomorrow. I can never find anything like that. Oh well, I’ll be looking for all yours!!!

Good night!
Kim

I had another stressful day. I found out today my doctor has disappeared! He is no longer at the office he was seeing patients at, and they will not give any information on where he is. We leave tomorrow for vacation. I doubt I will be back on line for at least three weeks. I hope you all will not forget me while I am gone. Maybe I can post a loss when I get back. Wouldn't that be great?!

Do well, everyone! I look forward to hearing how great everyone is doing when I get back.

Evening!:wave:

Just a quickie, too pooped to post tonight. Can't believe all I have to do before ELI comes home tomorrow afternoon, where did the time go and how the heck did I waste all of it:rolleyes:

Will try to repond tomorrow, but may not have time. If not, will catch up on Saturday as I don't know if I'll be on here later tomorrow.

Toodles

Deb

Monet - Have a great vacation. We sure won't forget you. Looking forward to seeing you back online again in a few weeks.

Quilter - Sorry to hear of your plumbing problems. Hope you can get them sorted out before your party on the weekend. You just reminded me that I had hummus in the fridge so I just went and had a snack of hummus and cauliflower. I know it's kind of late to be eating but I forgot about it earlier and I'll probably be up for a while yet and a gal can't go to bed hungry. :lol:

Deb - Where do you get the energy to get in all that walking in the Florida heat. And did I read that you had TWO walks yesterday.

Chris - WTG staying op to-day and getting in the exercise.

I was just reading an article about the importance of calcium in the diet and came across this list of calcium containing foods which I thought was worth posting. I believe it's the same article that was mentioned recently from the Reader's Digest. Here's the link to the article: http://www.mochasofa.ca/health/program/articles/02july15a.asp

To get your recommended daily intake of calcium, choose the following sources:

•1 cup milk — 300 mg
•1 cup soy milk — 300 mg
• 3/4 cup yogurt — 300 mg
• 1 1/2 ounces cheese – 300 mg
• 3/4 cup almonds — 300 mg
• 1/2 tin of salmon, with bones — 300 mg
• 7 sardines, with bones — 300 mg
• 1 cup tofu with added calcium sulfate — 300 mg
• 1 1/2 cups kale — 300 mg
• 3 tbsp tahini — 150 mg
• 2 cups of chick peas or kidney beans — 150 mg
• 6 dried figs — 150 mg
• 1 cup ice cream — 150 mg
• 2 cups broccoli — 150 mg

FRIDAY FUNNIES - a little early but I may not have time in the morning. :)

Subject: only women will understand this.

This is a laugh for all those women out there who so look forward to that wonderful time once a year when they get to be "intimate" with their OB/GYN doctor!

In Sydney, Australia one of the radio stations pays money ($1000-$5000) for people to tell their most embarrassing stories. This one netted the winner $5000.

I was due later in the week for an appointment with the gynecologist.

Early one morning I received a call from the doctor's office to tell me that I had been rescheduled for early that morning at 9:30 a.m. I had only just packed everyone off to work and school, and it was already around 8:45 a.m.

The trip to his office took about 35 minutes, so I didn't have any time to spare. As most women do, I like to take a little extra effort over hygiene when making such visits, but this time I wasn't going to be able to make the full effort. So I rushed upstairs, threw off my dressing gown, wet the washcloth that was sitting next to the sink, and gave myself a quick wash in "that area" to make sure I was at least presentable. I threw the washcloth in the clothes basket, donned some clothes, hopped in the car and raced to my appointment. I was in the waiting room only a few minutes when I was called in.

Knowing the procedure, as I'm sure you do, I hopped up on the table, looked over at the other side of the room and pretended I was in Paris or some other place a million miles away. I was a little surprised when the doctor said,"My, we have made an extra effort this morning, haven't we?" but I didn't respond.

When the appointment was over, I heaved a sigh of relief and went home.

The rest of the day was normal - some shopping, cleaning, cooking, etc.

After school while my six-year-old daughter was playing, she called out from the bathroom, "Mum, where's my washcloth?"

I told her to get another one from the cupboard.

She replied "No, I need the one that was here by the sink. It had all my
glitter and sparkles in it."

Here's another:

Two little boys are in a hospital, lying on
stretchers next to each other, outside the operating
room. The first kid leans over and asks, What are
you in here for? The second kid says, I'm in here to
get my tonsils out and I'm a little nervous. The
first kid says, You've got nothing to worry about. I
had that done when I was four. They put you to sleep,
and when you wake up they give you lots of Jell-O and
ice cream. It's a breeze. The second kid then asks,
What are you here for? The first kid says, A
circumcision. And the second kid says, Whoa, I had
that done when I was born. Couldn't walk for a year!

Nite.

Marie.

Hi you'll! WOW, MIA for so long & then I get to post 2 days in a row? I just thought I'd say a quick hello & thank all of you for the welcome back. I may not address everyone because of time, but I know you will all understand.

Today was such a busy day that I grabbed a protein bar as I ran out the door for work this morning & didn't get a lunch break. I fixed me a fruit smoothy when I got home this afternoon & drank that as I fixed supper. I made an Eggplant & Mozzarella Bake with fresh eggplants, tomatoes, & bell peppers from the garden. It was sooooo good. This is the secong time I make it & dh & I just love it. Made a large pan full, so I'll freeze some in individual serving sizes for lunches to bring to work.

Kim, Thanks for the vote of confidence. You're right, I WILL get back below my goal weight because I have worked to hard to take this weight off. I can't let it come back & get out of hand.

Quivondra, You are so right. Loosing those few lbs make alot of difference in the way we feel, not only phsyically, but also mentally. That's why we need to continue the battle, for our own peace of mind. So to WAR it is! ;)

Jack-K, Yes Mamm! Those capital letters did the trick! I'm back. :lol: Thanks, I needed to be yelled at! LOL

j Red & Music Teach, I bought the book the day it came out & usually DH & I fight over whose's going to read it first, but neither of us have had the chance to read even the first chapter of it. But as soon as VBS is over, I'm making it a priority!

Serene, Thanks, that was the sweetest thing to say! Almost made me cry. I really did enjoy our visit together that day in St. Augustine & I'm so glad that you decided to join the board. You & Tranquil have both done soooo well. I'm glad to hear that your soon to be X has made the decision on his own to go ahead & move out. You're a really thoughtful Mom to consider your DD's feelings, especially around her BD.

Tranquil, Sorry to hear that you're having a stressful week, but girl, you are doing soooo well with this WOE! I love your salad idea. Sounds delish.

Rosalie, Sorry to hear that you're still not loosing much, but hey, if you're getting into smaller sizes, then something is going right! Very interesting piece on the watermelon! Sounds like I may just have to indulge in some when I get back down below my 135. That's one of the things that I do miss. I love watermelon, but I have stayed away from it.

Debelli, Well, I think you'll have a VERY good excuse NOT to post tomorrow. Hope Eli's trip is a safe one. How long has he been gone? & where did he go??? I must have missed all of that while I was away from the board. And another question, Where is Frog??? Is the SB thing still on for Oct????

Well, it's way past my bedtime. What started out to be a quick hello ended up to be a long post it seems, but I've got a lot of catching up to do! Have really missed all of you gals & the encouragement that each of you serves up here. I'm hoping that the scale will be down again tomorrow. Giong to help my DS move into her newly remodeled house, so I may not get to check in till later during the week end. Nite all! :wave:

174/135/138

Morning Everybody!

Today is my day off!!! Gotta love having Friday’s off!!! Fantastic!!!!!

DEB---Have fun welcoming back your honey!!! Go easy on him until he gets over his jet lag. We’ll be here whenever you get a free moment.

ROSALIE---Don’t you just love that hummus!!! I love it with cucumbers. Thanks for sending us that calcium list. That’s great to have. I’m going to print it out and keep it in the kitchen. I take a calcium supplement every day, but still like to add to that with real food.

MELF---It’s so good to hear from you again today. I love hearing from those goal hitters!!! I wish I could cook eggplant. I tried three times in our distant past and messed it up too bad. Poor Paul gets sweaty palms even when he hears the word eggplant. It seemed really slimey and blah when I fixed it. I am usually a really good cook, but couldn’t master this one food. Any tips from an expert????? The reason I know you will get back to your goal is that you looked great in all those goal pictures. You have yourself on record and you’ll alwalys want to be right there. Keep up the good work.

Okay, girls, have a nice day. I’m stinky cause I just did the Leslie Sansone miracle mile tape. So it’s shower time and then I must call the plumber. Keep your fingers crossed that he’s having a slow day.

Kim

Good Morning All:

I thought I would check in with a Friday Funny:

Note on refrigerator from Husband:

Someone from Guyna College called.
Said that Pabst Beer is normal.



Well I need to get this tush in gear and get out of the house. I still have to iron the skirt I am going to wear - I put on an outfit that I am afraid to wear because the top is so low cut and form fitting and the skirt is made with bandana material and slit up both sides - but it is from when I was smaller - and my son said it looks good - so I am going to risk the ridicule and wear it!

I am going to try and have a better day today - maybe have some free time to get on the list....

Sabrina

Good morning! Last I noticed it was Sunday, where did the week go? Update on weight. I'm at 142 & dh at 212. We figured out that he's eating a lot more peanuts than he should so he's cutting back. Also, I figured not enough water was derailing me. So.....we'll see next Wednesday. We've decided to get a new scale bec dh having trouble seeing all the way to his feet. Old age rears it's ugly head again. Ah well, I'll take my wisdom with the fading eyesight any day.

Well, didn't have time to read all the pages so please forgive me. Congrats to all the losers this week. Those stalled "hang in there". You get there eventually. Gotta go clean up the palace & mow the pasture (used to be a lawn).

Well, if I had any doubts before, reality has now set in: I'm getting old! I went for my eye exam yesterday and my new glasses are bi-focals. The only good thing is that hubby beat me to them. He got them a few months ago. They are taking a little getting used to but not as bad as I thought it would be.

I'm down another pound this morning, even with TOM here! That makes 36 total.

When we were at the family reunion this past week-end, several people commented to my mother how much weight Joe and I had lost. Well, she has been struggling with her weight as well and has decided to give SB a try! I think it will really work well for her. She has really bad arthritis and I bet it helps that too.

Everybody have a terrific week-end. I'm going shopping tomorrow for new vacation duds!

Trish

Thought I'd get off a post before I left for my daily walk. My DH got up at 6:30 to walk 2.5 miles, but I am not yet a morning person. I was so soundly asleep I didn't even hear him get up. My lower back is bothering me, so hope I have no trouble during my trudge around the route I normally take.

Been studying French like a crazy woman. MARSHMELLOW, ROSALIE, and all our other great women from north of the border, do any of you speak French? How necessary is it in Canada to speak French, or is that only in Quebec?

MARSH--I think you are still our newest member. How's it going? Hope you are having good success.

Debbie--Have a good day now that your sweetie is home. Be nice, now!

I was wondering how many starchy carbs y'all eat every day. Do you keep it to just one piece of bread or one bowl of cereal, and that's it for the day? Or cereal in the morning and WW bread for a sandwich at noon? It'd help me to see how others handle the starchy carbs.

Well, gotta hit the pavement.

Gracious – I know how you feel about that 1 lb going up instead of down – just when I lose a bunch – it always seems like when I really get 100 OP and no carbs – I still go up that one! Oh well – next week it will probably be gone plus some! I love the WATP!

Meliris – I am right with you there on your its hot in the A/C – yesterday at the gym under fans and with A/C on I was still dying from the heat!

Quilter – I loved the story about the plumbing and the walkie talkies – I just sat there and lmao over it!

Monet – Well just call around different places to find him – he probably left that practice and they don’t want your business to leave…. You will find him!

Melf – I really need to go over and stay with you – fresh veggies – yummy – but that eggplant bake sounded fabulous!!!! Glad to see you back on line – and thanks for the kind words!

VA – that is funny about him not seeing the numbers on the scale – I like the digital ones with the bright big numbers!

Trish – That is FABULOUS about the weight loss! Keep up the good work! I am afraid to go to an eye exam because they will put me in bottle thick glasses I am sure!

Gator – Hope you got out for your walk – power to you in this weather! Meanwhile – I try if I do have carbs to limit it to once a day – and very limited – like 6 triscuits and that is it – I have been only eating carbs a few times a week – trying not to over the weekends because then I want to see better results on wiw!

Serene – Hello and hope your day is going well and terrific that you have stayed OP through all the mess you are going through – soon it will be over – and your new life begins – on the positive!

Sabrina (work - boss and I butting heads)

Monet 320
I hate Prednisone but it saved my life so I'm not complaining :)

meliris
I was on 60 mgs of Prednisone for a year and another 6 months to taper off. I was an unstoppable eating machine. I craved Doritos.
I would eat bags of them. I'd eat 2 sandwiches and still be hungry.
The problem is your personality totally changes on it. I was a raving lunatic. God forbid my husband suggest I eat less I'd freak out. Of course now I see how unhealthy it was but too late the pounds are here!

Marshmellow
I just started SB on 7/1
I've lost 5 pounds but I am not feeling deprived of food in any way. I also went to 3 cookouts and ate out 5 times in the past month.
I feel less bloated and just feel better!
This program is really very simple. I just keep reading the book and cookbook over and over again. I am starting to really get in the habit of thinking twice before eating something!

Debelli
I cannot believe you do all that walking in the heat down there!
When I visit my sister in-laws in Florida (Orange Park & Orlando) I love to walk around because it's so flat and the sidewalks are smooth. I live in Connecticut so it's seriously hilly around here. And the sidewalks are not so great because of all the salt they put down in the winter for ice.
congrats on your son :)
I have 2 kids (9 & 14) and it makes me feel so good when they accomplish something. Must have done something right in raising them right?

chrisb1022
You said you saw Shallow Hal? How was it? My girlfriend said it was stupid but I thought it looked funny?

Rosalie
My doctor told me that taking 2 extra strength Tums a day is better then a Calcium pill.

Cheryl
:)

Man is it hot already. All this talk about the WATP tapes makes me want to give it a try. I'm looking on ebay....I should have gotten the one for 4.99 but I was cheap and wanted to get one even lower..LOL That'll teach me.

I had a short but hard walk last night...just two miles..but man I was sweating buckets. I think I will do tae bo again today if my stomach will let me...I think Billy and Richard are trying to kill me..:) But sore muscles to feel good. The scales were nice to me this morning...yeah..down a pound..now just to keep it off.

Quilter..enjoy your day off. I'm rearranging closets today..then it's lazy mom for me. :)

Deb...praying for your hubby a safe and smooth trip home. Enjoy your reunion. It's alwasy so sweet when they get back home. You are doing awesome with all the walking. You are an inspiration.

Wendy...I'm so glad the soon 2 b ex is moving out and you can get your life and space back. You are doing soooo good on your weight loss. You ought to be so proud of yourself.

Sabrina...the salad you mentioned yesterday sounds yummy. I need to try some new stuff with my salad. I LOVE salad...but plain lettuce and tomatoe can get old.

Gator...I don't blame you. I can't seem to get motivated very early in the morning either. As for starchy carbs I try to avoid them. No more than one a day for me...usually less..only about 2 or 3 times a week.

Monet..hope you find your doctor. Enjoy your vacation.

Melf...I love eggplant. My mouth is watering over here. It doesn't help that I missed breakfast. :)

Trish...WTG!! You are losing right on down there. Have you been getting all the rain last week that we did? Man, this week is sooo humid.

VaButterfly...glad you hubby is still hanging in there. He'll be glad he did.

Sorry I didn't get to everyone..the kids are helping me with the closets..it's time I get in there and supervise. Have a GREAT weekend. Stay strong and OP.

Love,
Crystle

235/155/140

Hi Ya'll!

The old sinuses are rearing their ugly head this morning so I'm not up to much posting. I wanted to at least make a contributin for our Funnies.

Have a great Friday.
Wendy

:lol:
Much has been said and written about this, but nobody can quite put an insightful and ascorbic spin on it like Dennis Miller. Check this out:

Isn't it great we live in a country where a Federal Appeals Court can declare the Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional because the words "under God" are a violation of separation of church and state? Well, you know something, your honors: following that logic, wouldn't the fact that you were sworn in with your hand on a Bible render you unemployed?

Or maybe we should respond by withholding your obviously unconstitutional "In God we trust" paychecks, huh?

Or why don't we just change the phrase to "One nation under a crushing blanket of overly sensitive political correctness?"

If you haven't heard, Michael Newdow, a 49-year old atheist, created a media sensation recently after bringing a lawsuit on behalf of his 8-year old daughter. Well, Mikey, you did a great job of protecting your kid, didn't ya? Put her in the middle of this jingoistic maelstrom. Yeah, you are the dad of the year. Why don't you pick your trophy up when it's safe to come out of hiding?
By the way, to all the people out there making death threats against this man and his daughter: if God had wanted you to kill in His name, you'd be living in the Middle East, not the Midwest.

Well, anyway, it's good to know that all children are now guaranteed the right to come into their classroom in the morning and burn the flag, as long as they don't salute it.

You know folks, I haven't quite figured out the math on this one yet, but I think the aggrieved minority in this culture now is the majority.

And, by the way, to the two judges who authored this fiasco: instead of church and state, maybe you should be worried about the separation of your head and your butt.

I'm back from vacation and of course well behind. I had a wonderful time in Branson Missouri where all the country and western shows are. There are tons of shopping outlets and lots to do. If was fun for my sister and I to have a get away for once. Of course we ate out each meal and I did my fair share of cheating cheating cheating. I'm afraid to get on the scale and think I'll wait till next Wed. and see where I am. Now I'm drinking tons of water and back OP and I think thats all that matters for me right now. I'm sure glad to be back on the board and posting again. Thank you Deb for e-mailing me! So here I go again. One think I did learn is what you can't have to eat is not that big of a deal. Theres so much good stuff out there to have it was a real lesson. I also hated the feeling of being stuffed all the time. Today I have a big fat headache and I'll bet thats sugar withdrawals..... So here I go again and hope I haven't done to much damage... Toni

Just checking in- I have been legal all week and I am still at 230-GRRRRRR!! I think I have been overdoing it on the cheese, so I will cut back and see if it helps. I know I need to be walking but it is so dang hot! Yesterday it was 97 degrees with the index at 106. It's even miserable in the morning and evening now. Plus, I have to take Boogie with me(and Ashley)- he's not able to cool off like we do because of the circulation, so he can't stay out in the heat too long, even if it's only in the stroller. He also can't stay in a pool too long because he gets cool quick and not able to warm his self up like we do. He has a wetsuit which helps- you should see him- he absolutely loves the water! I wish I had room in this tiny trailer for my treadmill. When I had Boogie, it went to the shed. We live in a 12x60 trailer with a room built on(Ashley's). Okay, I'm through complaining. Guess I'm just bummed about not losing this week.

Finally, I have been working on this post since 8:00 a.m. Just too much work to do. :dizzy:

Busy weekend ahead. Sat we have a swim, birthday party for DH and a friend. Having hamburgers and I'm taking salad, veggie tray and there will be broccoli cass. Should be fine. Sunday I am having all the July birthdays in our family at my house. So I can control some of the food. Shouldn't be a problem though.

Glad to report DD is still doing SB. I think it is getting easier. She even came home to eat lunch today so she could eat legal. Hope she can see a good loss this week and help her stick with it.

Quilter, You lucky dog, Friday's off. We were just talking this morning how we wish we could do that. ENjoy your day. Hope you get your plumbing fixed.

Tranquil, You go girls, bet you look ""HOT"".

Mel, That's sweet of you to switch cars with your DH. Glad to hear that your cravings have changed. That's the only way to keep this weight off. Good job. You must have an anniversary coming up soon.

Rosalie, The thing that really amazes me about this WOE is the loss of inches. I can really see a difference in my clothes this week. Hang in there, you will lose that last 5 or 10. At least you know how to maintain already. LOL I wish pineapple were legal. Fruits are so good for you, I wish they all were ok. Maybe in the new SB book, they will be ok.

Kimmy, I want to wear a 1-4. Heck, I'll settle for the 4. I think I will be happy when I get into a 10. I'm in a loose 14 now. 30 more to go so maybe I'll see the 10. You are doing so great. Keep up that exercising though. I think that is soemthing we have to do for the rest of our lives.

Tranquil, Man wish I couldn't get enough of salads. I am totally burned out on them. I can eat them at reasaurants, but the ones you fix at home just don't taste the same. You are becoming an exercise fein. Keep up the good work. Hope your work load slows down.

BOB, Have a ball on your trip.

Mercy, You are doing so good. Salads twice a day is great. Make sure you are getting enough protein too.

Chris, You go girlfriend. Great job. Do it again.


Monet, have a wonderful trip. 3 weeks, WOW. Keep OP and you will see that loss! We won't forget you, just miss you.

Deb, I guess we won't be hearing from you much with Eli home. Making up for lost time, Eh?

Melf, I know you will be back to your goal weight in no time. You did it once, you can do it again. Good luck.

VAButterfly, Don't remember your previous wt, so I don't know if you have lost or not, but the best thing is you and DH are hanging in there. Drink up!

Trish, 36 pounds is wonderful. You and DH are doing great. It will help your mom's arthritis, he really has helped mine. I also have bifocals. They aren't too bad, except I got smaller glasses this time and there's not enought room for both in the glass. I think I need to go bigger.

Gator, I could walk with your DH, I head out every morning (M-F) at 5:15, then get home and 5:55 and do my wt workout. That way it's over for the day unless DH wants to walk again at nite. I eat usually 2 barbs a day, but sometimes 3.

Cherylco, My aunt's dr just told her the same thing about tums. My DD takes viactiv calcium candy. She says it's easier to chew. Are tums chalky?

Country, WTG on the 1 lb. Sounds like you are doing great on your exercising. I just never could do the Tae-bo.

Serene, Loved the Dennis Miller info, I really like him. What a outrage about the pledge. That's what's wrong with our schools and world now. I'm not a pushy religious person, but I do believe we are better with God in our lives, schools, etc., than w/o. Have agreat weekend.

toni, glad you are back and had a nice vacation. I'm with you on focusing what good foods you can have instead of not. I just told my DD (who just started SB this week) that same thing. Sure you didn't do too much damage. The important thing is to get back on the wagon.

Heartmom, If you have been OP all week, you will see a drop soon. Just hang in there and keep up the good work. Maybe you could do some floor exercises or wt training in your trailer. Poor Boogie can't win for losing can he. Prayers for him.

Have a grat weekend everyone. Hopefully I will get to get on the board sometime over the weekend if I can get a new keyboard.

Jackie
257/149/145
10-10-01

It's Tuesday for me, so not that great... but it IS payday!! :D

OK... anyone who doesn't want TMI about me... skip this part ;)

Funny how many of you sent in Friday Funnies about the OB/GYN as I am having my own dealings with one of them this week for the first time in forever...
I went to my family doc for my yearly exam and PAP... I think I told you all earlier that when I started this WOE I started having VERY heavy TOM with a LOT of cramping and (sorry) clotting. Well the PAP was normal, the bloodwork finally came back normal... so she sent me for an ultrasound and it was normal except for a cyst... I can't remember what type of cyst, but it's not on my ovaries or uterus... it's on some gland that is responsible for lubrication they said... aren't there some nurses on here?? LOL. Anyway she said I don't need to worry about it unless it gets infected and then I'd have to have it taken care of... well crap. HOW am I supposed to think of anything else now??? I can't even stand to wipe when I tinkle without thinking about it now... Geez... If it was nothing to worry about, I wish she hadn't told me! Anyway... they still don't know why my TOM misery, so she's referred me to an actual OB/GYN. I haven't been to one of those since having my son!!! One of the options she wants to talk about is having a procedure called Endometrial Ablation... in most cases TOM stops visiting!! :D Anyway... not that y'all wanted all this information..LOL!!

My mom's here to kidnap the children... I have to go pretend I won't enjoy having the house to myself for the weekend ;)

See Y'all Later!!!!!! :wave:

Happy Friday!

The rain stopped and the heat is on. The average temps this time of year are 96 and up so we are getting back to normal. DH got the yard mowed and it looks good. I love looking at a freshly mowed lawn.

I'm happy to report 2 days of exercising for me. I rode my exercise bike for 30 minutes yesterday and today. Don't know if there's a correlation, but my appetite has been greatly reduced. I feel better having done it and was down a pound this morning. So I have proved to myself that I need to keep disciplined where the exercise is concerned. I even drank some more of that skanky green tea. It's becoming an acquired taste. There's something slightly sweet in it and I'm not used to sweet tea.

I'm a terrible joke teller, so I'll leave the Friday Funnies to others more adept. Hope you all have a great day.

Jeanie
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Hi gang!

Another quick note. Dan and I are escaping to Wisconsin for a day - it's the 1 year anniversary of the start of our relationship tomorrow, and his mom's watching his son so we can have some time alone. :D

Had the ultrasound, but won't get the results until sometime next week. I hate waiting. :(

Also, we put an offer in on (another) house today. Keep your fingers crossed for us on this one - it's in a nice area, needs minor work but has potential, and we both love it. Did I mention I hate waiting? :lol:

Work is beyond crazy, but the end of the tunnel MAY be in sight. I am struggling to stay OP.

Love and hugs!

Jenn

Just a quickie from work for Beth

It sounds to me that what you may have is a BARTHOLIN'S CYST. Check out the following page for some info.

http://www.coolnurse.com/bartholins_cyst.htm

If you want to check out some other sites type in BARTHOLIN'S CYST in Google.com. There's quite a few other sites out their with information. I just checked a couple of them.

Marie.

Hello Everyone!

I have to say one thing: WE HAVE DRAINAGE!!!!! And I”m not talking about the kind that is in your throat. The plumber came, saw and conquered that nasty stopage. Let’s hear it for plumbers everywhere. So I made a wonderful supper. Salad, ww thin spaghetti and a yummy sauce that KimmyTK turned me on to. It was nice to have a vegetarian meal, since we’ve been grilling out so much lately.

Tomorrow I have to teach a tutor training class. I really love doing that. It’s not always nice to take up your Saturday, but I enjoyed today as a day off. Tomorrow night we are going to a cookout/birthday party. Three of our friends share the same birthday. Then on Sunday we’re having another deck party/dinner. Since it’s on a Sunday night it won’t be a knock-down-drag-out party. But it will still be fun. I think I’m going to repeat most of the menu from last week. That went over well. Might as well use it again.

TRANQ---I’m so proud of you for listening to your son and wearing the new outfit. You probably really wowed everyone at work. How exciting to have a new snappy outfit.

FLYGIRL---I wondered where you were all week. You and hubba are doing great. I love that he’s now analyzing what he’s eating. That is so great! And you will definitely be chug-a-lugging until WIW.

TRISH---THIRTY-SIX POUNDS!!!!!!! AWESOME!!!!!!! That is so great. You are losing during your TOM, now that’s seriously losing weight! Keep on going. And remember . . . age is relative and you are only as young as you feel. I’ve got a couple pairs of those “cheater” glasses that I wear with my contacts. And I noticed today that when I didn’t have my contacts in I had to take my glasses off to thread a needle. Yikes!!!! I’ll wager my bi-focals are right around the corner. So glad to know that your mom is going to give SB a try. She will feel so much better when she gets off the sugar and other white stuff.

CM4H---So how are your closets looking? Did you order the WATP tapes from Leslie’s infomercial? I’ve seen it on tv a few times and it looks very tempting. But I already have three of her old ones and those cords that you wear on your waist. So I really can’t justify buying anymore. Do you have the cords and if so, do you use them?

TONI---Welcome back. Good luck during your detox!!! You didn’t have a whole lot of days when you were eating the illegal stuff, so hopefully, you can flush and purge your system relatively quickly. I know exactly what you mean about feeling so stuffed. For months, I was just gorging myself and each night I’d go to bed and have heartburn and icky burps because there was no room for the food to go. It was miserable. I don’t have a clue why I ate that way, but I did. And I know that I feel so much better now that I stop eating a lot sooner. And that I’m eating the right stuff.

JACK-K---That’s great to hear that your DD is doing well on SB. She’s being mindful of what she’s eating and that is a HUGE step toward success. Having Friday off is such a wonderful thing. Each week I say a prayer of thanks for my 3-day weekend. Of course, some weekends I have to teach tutor training, but that’s a really fun thing to do. It’s just an early Saturday morning which is no fun.

BETH---I sure do hope your ob/gyn can give you more answers and solutions. Isn’t ROSALIE the best to already answer your question. Take care, hon. I’ll say try not to worry, but I know that’s a difficult thing to do at times like this.

DEB---I hope you and ELI are having a wonderful romantic reunion. I’m thinking that you are probably pumping Tums into him since he overdid it a bit on the eating part of his trip. That Tums breath is not very sexy.

Okay, guys, I have to make sure I’ve got everything ready for tomorrow morning. Will try to get up early enough to do the Miracle Mile tape before getting ready for the class. I will be busy all day tomorrow, so probably won’t be on til Sunday.

Take care.
Kim

Hi all!!

I enjoyed reading all the post today even though I don't have time to reply indiviually. I really apprciate all of you. I had a busy day at work then I treated myself to a pedicure. Now I'm off to watch a movie with my DH. Have a wonderful evening everyone. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.

Jack-k I'm sure you are a wonderful example to your daughter as a SB yourself.

GOOD EARLY MORNING EVERY BUDDY!!!

I'm trying to get my things together but still have enough room to bring my produce back with me.

SKEETER is already pouting, and I haven't even pulled out the suitcase yet!

Hope everyone has a really good week...I'll try my best to check in.

DEB...take it easy on ELI....I bet the garlic coming from his pores would knock down a humble man at thirty paces! Pinch him a good one for me.

BOB

HiedieHo All!!

Here, I am the wayward correspondent. Just wasn't able to sit here. I had some things I had to go to like NH, HFH and tonight was the church game night I was in charge of. Those things sorta took my energy. Everyone seemed to enjoy tonight. it wasn't a huge turnout but for a summer event it was pretty good.

I will never be able to catch up on the posts. But will try a few comments here and there.

JENN: Nowadays gall bladder surgery is so much easier than when I had mine removed in'89, and even then it was no big deal. And I was so relieved afterwards, that I was glad I did it. Why suffer if you don't have to? Too bad your house offer wasn't accepted.

MARSH: Welcome!

DEB: You sure produced some smart lids. You have every right to BRAG!!

TRISH: There used to be an old saying, "Forty and bi-focals!" So you don't have to think you are getting old!

We had such a downpour today with the whole works, thunder, lighning. The lights flickered a couple of times. Just a haeavy rain for a very short time. Tonight I picked up a friend for the party, she lives about 1/4 mi. away if that. I wasa amazed! Traffic light was out, little branches were down, leaves everywhere, and the parking lot of her building looked like every pine tree in the neighborhood gave up their cones.

Got to go tt bed. Take care, Shirley

A language instructor was explaining to her class that in French, nouns, _unlike their English counter parts, are grammatically designated as masculine or feminine. For example, "House," in French, is feminine-"la maison. "Pencil," in French, is masculine-"le crayon."

One puzzled student asked, "What gender is computer?"

The teacher did not know, and the word wasn't in her French dictionary. So for fun she split the class into two groups appropriately enough, by gender, and asked them to decide whether "computer" should be a masculine or feminine noun. Both groups were required to give four reasons for their recommendation. The men's group decided that computers should definitely be of the feminine gender ("la computer") _because:

1. No one but their creator understands their internal logic
2. The native language they use to communicate with other computers is
incomprehensible to everyone else
3. Even the smallest mistakes are stored in long-term memory for possible later
retrieval
4. As soon as you make a commitment to one, you find yourself spending half your
pay check on accessories for it.

The women's group, however, concluded that computers should be masculine ("le computer"), because:

1. In order to do anything with them, you have to turn them on
2. They have a lot of data but still can't think for themselves
3. They are supposed to help you solve problems, but half the time they ARE the
problem
4. As soon as you commit to one, you realize that if you'd waited a little longer, you
could have gotten a better model.

The Women won.

A little boy was sitting on the curb with a gallon of turpentine and shaking it up and watching all the bubbles._ A little while later a_ Priest came along and asked the little boy what he had.

The little boy replied, "This is the most powerful liquid in the world, it's called turpentine."

The Priest said, "No, the most powerful liquid in the world is Holy Water. If you take some of this Holy Water and rub it on a pregnant woman's belly, she'll pass a healthy baby boy."

The little boy replied, "Shoot, that ain't nothin'. "You take some of_ this here turpentine & rub it on a cat's *** and he'll pass a motorcycle."

As Women Grow Older
Loving Husband Unknown

It is important for men to remember that as women grow older it becomes harder for them to maintain the same quality of housekeeping they did when they were younger._ When men notice this, they should try not to yell._ Let me relate how I handle the situation.When I chucked my job and took early retirement a year ago, it became necessary for Nancy to get a full-time job both for extra income and for health insurance benefits that we need._ She was a trained lab tech when we met thirty some years ago and was fortunate to land a job at the local medical center as a phlebotomist.It was shortly after she started working at this job that I noticed that she was beginning to show her age._ I usually get home from fishing or hunting about the same time she gets home from work._ Although she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says that she has to rest for half an hour or so before she starts supper._ I try not to yell at her when this happens._ Instead, I tell her to take her time._ I understand that she is not as young as she used to be._ I just tell her to wake me when she finally does get supper on the table.[]
She used to wash and dry the dishes as soon as we finished eating._ It is now not unusual for them to sit on the table for several hours after supper._ I do what I can by reminding her several times each evening that they aren't cleaning themselves._ I know she appreciates this, as it does seem to help her get them done before she goes to bed.Our washer and dryer are in the basement._ When she was younger, Nancy used to be able to go up and down the stairs all day and not get tired.Now that she is older she seems to get tired so much more quickly._ Sometimes she says she just can't make another trip down those steps._ I don't make a big issue of this._ As long as she finishes up the laundry the next evening I am willing to overlook it._ Not only that, but unless I need something ironed to wear to the Monday's lodge meeting or to Wednesday's or Saturday's poker club or to Tuesday's or Thursday's bowling or something like that, I will tell her to wait until the next evening to do the ironing._ This gives her a little more time to do some of those odds and ends things like shampooing the dog, vacuuming, or dusting.[]Also, if I have had a really good day fishing, this allows her to gut and scale the fish at a more leisurely pace._ Nancy is starting to complain a little occasionally._ Not often, mind you, but just enough for me to notice.For example, she will say that it is difficult for her to find time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch hour._ In spite of her complaining, I continue to try to offer encouragement._ I tell her to stretch it out over two or even three days._ That way she won't have to rush so much._ I also remind her that missing lunch completely now and then wouldn't hurt her any, if you know what I mean.When doing simple jobs she seems to think she needs more rest periods than she used to have to take._ A couple of weeks ago she said she had to take a break when she was only half finished mowing the yard.I overlook comments like these because I realize it's just age talking._ In fact, I try to not embarrass her when she needs these little extra rest breaks._ I tell her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of freshly squeezed lemonade and just sit for a while._ I tell her that as long as she is making one for herself, she may as well make one for me and take her break by the hammock so she can talk with me until I fall asleep.I could go on and on, but I think you know where I'm coming from.I know that I probably look like a saint in the way I support Nancy on a daily basis.__ I'm not saying that the ability to show this much consideration is easy._ Many men will find it difficult._ Some will find it impossible._ No one knows better than I do how frustrating women can become as they get older.My purpose in writing this is simply to suggest that you make the effort._ I realize that achieving the exemplary level of showing consideration I have attained is out of reach for the average man._ However guys, even if you just yell at your wife a little less often because of this article, I will consider that writing it was worthwhile.Please note: This was written by the deceased husband of a friend of mine!_ He mysteriously passed on shortly after writing this. The cause of death is still under investigation._

Black and white - An ode to times long gone, For older folks only_ - (Under 40, you won't understand)

You could hardly see for all the snow, ?Spread the rabbit ears_ far as they go.
Pull a chair up to the TV set,
"Good night, David; Good night, Chet".
Depending on the channel you tuned
You got Rob and Laura - or Ward and June. It felt so good, felt so_ right.
Life looked better in black and white.

I Love Lucy, The Real McCoys
Dennis the Menace, the Cleaver boys
Rawhide, Gunsmoke, Wagon Train
Superman, Jimmy & Lois Lane.
Father Knows Best, Patty Duke
Rin Tin Tin and Lassie too,
Donna Reed on Thursday night--
Life looked better in black and white.

I wanna go back to black and white.
Everything always turned out right.
Simple people, simple lives
Good guys always won the fight.
Now nothing is the way it seems
In living color on the TV screen.
Too many murders, too much fight,
I wanna go back to black and white.

In God they trusted, in bed they slept. ?A promise made was a_ promise kept.
They never cussed or broke their vows.
They'd never make the network now.
But if I could, I'd rather be alive
In a TV town in '55.
It felt so good, felt so right

Life looked better in black and white.
I'd trade all the channels on the satellite If I could just turn_ back the clock tonight To when everybody knew wrong from right ??_ Life was better in black and white

Missed posting here on Friday when my computer died again. It has been resurrected for a time yet.

TRANQUIL- I am glad you love the WATP tapes!

GATORGAL- I have lived in Canada all my life, born and bred in Ontario. It depends on who you speak to regarding the French issue. The vast majority of Canadians only speak English and a small percentage only speak French. In Ontario, we couldn't have cared less about French and Ontario is *the* province. THe most wealthy and most populated. Now that I have moved to New Brunswick, it is slightly different. NB is the only officially bilingual province in Canada. The hardcore Francophones (French speakers) live in Quebec and in parts of New Brunswick. If you came you Canada and didn't speak French to a soul, you would be fine. If you came and only spoke French, you would have a hard time communicating. Americans misunderstand the French issue here in Canada, understandably.

Gracious--thanks for the info. It almost sounds like the Francophones are rather like a sect. Do you speak any French now that you are in NB?

MARSH, in which part of Canada do you live. I forget and am too lazy to scroll back through the pages to find your post. Do you speak French in addition to English? How have you been doing this week on SB?

Sef--LOL, ROTFLMAO on that computer one. How true. BTW, computer = l'ordinateur (masculine) which, once again proves that women are right!! :)

Je parle un petit peux. I think!!! (je pense???) At least in the Greater Toronto Area, you have to take French in school for a certain amount of years. Then French is an elective. Not sure about the rest of the country.

I can only remember very basic things to say (Il y a tres chaud; La boite sur la table--not a very large vocabulary! ) and then I'm not sure if I'm remembering how to say or spell correctly. I can speak a tiny bit better than I can write. I can't comprehend too much, but I can read some of the French on food labels (they have to be bilingual). Supposedly I can speak quite well when I"m drunk!:lol:

I guess cause I haven't used my French in over 20 years that I've pretty much lost it. Kind of a shame really.

Just thought I'd add my 2 cents

Gator - Bon Jour. No, I don't speak French nor could I understand any spoken French. But I am able to read a little French - mainly food labels. All food labels here have to be bilingual, as Zanne said, but in Quebec you are not even allowed to have English signs on a store-front unless the English is smaller than the French. As you'd guess they just don't like the English in Quebec. When I was visiting Quebec many years ago there were some employees in restaurants/stores that would refuse to speak English even if they were able to. From what I have heard though things have changed a bit since then.

I did take French in high school but that was many years ago and "if you don't use it you lose it".

Marie.

Good Saturday Afternoon EveryonE:wave:

Yes, he's back! Eli made it home safe and sound, tired, a wee bit heaftier than when he left, but home safely. Just one look at the tired old fart and all the crap with the e-mail fell at the waistside-heck, the guy looked pitiful, how could I lace in to him, besides it wasn't really all that bad;) Just love to rag on him!

Don't have any time to play catch up right now, he's due home in a few and I just got a few minutes between taking kids here and there to hop on here to do a quick check in with you all.

Not sure what tomorrow holds, so if you don't see me, don't think I up and died on you all, come Monday I'll be doing a mega-post!:eek:

I do have to admit that ELI brought some definite No-No's:nono: home and I've indulged. Trust me, it could be a lot worse than what I've done already. After tomorrow, back on track Monday. Why tomorrow? I have my niece's bday party tomorrow and though I don't plan on eating way off plan I know I will probably have some Breyers ice cream and some ribs my BIL is making on the grill. It's almost mid-cycle for me, so I'm craving something, just haven't found just what yet!

Very tired, didn't sleep well last night, nothing more than someone leaving the kitchen light on and night sweats comined, as well as waking up early to hit the crapiest garage sales I've seen in a while. Picked up a very few non-exciting items today, boring.

Okay gals, I'm outta here! I haven't had time to even read the board, but I trust everyone's doing great and having a good weekend.

Will "talk" to you soon!

Debbie
194/125.5/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

GATORGAL- I had 10 years of French in school, from grade 1 to grade 10. By grade 11 it became an elective and I tossed it. I was on the deans list and a scholarship winner but I could never stomach French. Now that I have moved to NB I can see how people here should pursue it for the sake of employment opportunities. This really is a bilingual province but the French either speak English too or they are rather segregated in their own French communities from what I have seen.

I have spent a fair bit of time in Quebec as I have passed between NB and Ontario. I find that some of the Francophones can be very rude and like Rosalie stated, they refuse to speak English to you even though they are capable of it. This kind of stinky attitude has been part of the reason for the tension regarding the language issue here in Canada. The Anglophones believe that the Francophones want special treatment for a small group at the expense of Anglophones. Bilingualism is one thing, but to not even allow English signs in a province in our own country is ridiculous. Ok ok..don't get me started! ;)

**breath** ;)

Another stinky hot day here in southern PA. We spent the day car shopping after dh's 14 yr old camry was given last rites by the mechanic, and we ended up with him inheriting my big cushy (and FAST) acura and I got a little black Honda Civic. All I need for zipping to the gym, groceries, and soccer practice and it's got a working air conditionner! Yahoo!

Gator- I'll add my 2 cents to the French question. I haven't lived there for 20 years, but we go back several times a year. In Ontario, there are SMALL pockets of French speakers, mainly in northern Ontario, way up there. In Quebec, if you are in the cities, everyone can speak some English and if you make some sort of effort to communicate in French, they'll usually pleasantly reply in English. In really rural Quebec, there are some who don't speak English or won't, but you won't understand their French anyway and they won't understand yours. Spoken Quebecois is really different from what we are taught in school, and even the French French have trouble understanding them. I am fairly fluent (5 years of h.s., 4 years of college, and lived in France for 2 years) and really struggle to make sense of the accent. Just be pleasant and polite (as I know you are!) if you're off the beaten path in Quebec and you'll get by. From my experience in Montreal and Toronto lately, you'll hear more Chinese than French.

Deb- How in the world are you doing all those miles in the heat?!?!?!?! And I know your still wearing black spandex capris and shirts with sleeves. I near pass out here and my poor dog pants for an hour afterwards.

Hi everyone else- dh just got home from playing ice hockey, so gotta go hear his exploits!

mel

Thanks for all the information on the French. I’ve just been studying a year and have already been able to use it at the pregnancy care center where I volunteer. Je travaille comme bénévole. There are a number of Haitian women who come in from time to time and I am able to break the ice a bit by speaking the little French that I can. Wow, Mel, I’m impressed. You must have felt right at home living in France after those years of studying French. I’m hoping I won’t feel overwhelmed when we spend 3 weeks there next May. The hardest part for me is understanding the spoken word. I get very little practice on this. I can read it pretty well and even speak. But understanding what they say is really hard.
When we were in Paris a couple of years ago (il y a deux ans) I tried to speak French in all the restaurants, but sometimes it was just hard to understand everything on the menu. So at one place I asked the waiter if he spoke English. He said “no” but when he left my DH remarked, “he knows!” Sure enough, some other Americans came in and didn’t speak a lick of French, so that waiter HAD to break down and speak English. Maybe he has a lot of relatives in Quebec! We have a language issue here in the states, too, and there has occasionally been bills passed in various states wanting to make English the official language.

Ok, what does everyone normally eat for breakfast. If y’all are only eating one starchy carb (like bread, cereal, pasta, etc.) a day, when do you eat it? At breakfast? So then, that knocks out having a sandwich for lunch, huh? I’m wondering how I can change my breakfast menus to omit that carb at that time of day. What do y’all do for that meal.

We went to an “open house” for a friend’s monther’s death. They did not have any funeral service--the mother did not believe in or had no relationship with God. So--no service. I guess that makes sense. But they sure had a spread over there. We were gonna go out afterwards to get a salad for dinner. But I did a few no-nos and had a couple of cookies, along with some Buffalo wings, and a few other nibbles. So we never had to go out for dinner. They had chips, all kinds of sandwiches, (mostly submarines), deviled eggs, pie, cookies and brownies, etc. etc. They will have food left for a week.

Thinking about that reminds me of a neat definition of eternity that I heard recently: imagine that the world is a solid stainless steel ball the size of our present planet Earth. Once every 100 years a bird flies over and a feather falls from its wing and brushes against the stainless steel earth. Eternity is the amount of time it would take for the earth to be eroded away to nothing by the falling feathers.

Well, it’s raining again here. We need it even though we’ve had a rainy summer. We are normal for this year, but because of the low rainfall the past number of years, we have a lot of making up to do. The rain also has kept things cooler this summer. It has cramped my walking a bit, though, and I did not get my 3 miles in today. :(

Take care, all and have a good weekend.

Just a quick Saturday night check in! It's bee a busy day and I've got another one planned for tomorrow. I wanted to let you know that I made it through the day and ate ONLY legal food. First I taught a tutor training class and I've told you before what kind of snacks I take to that. Well, I turned my nose up at all that. Then we went to a triple birthday party tonight. They had cake and cheesecake. I don't know how I did it, but I didn't have any of that as well. Just sat and watched everyone else partake. So that's what I wanted to share tonight. I hope you all had a WONDERFUL START TO YOUR WEEKEND!!!!

I'll try and check in tomorrow, but we are having another deck party and I've got TONS to do before 5.

Kim

HiedieHo all!!

Busy day for a while. Had a long HFH minutes to assemble and type up. Took time to get it to my satisfaction! Then rested the rest of the day. I haven't been up to snuff, but had things to do the last couple of days. So catching up today and tomorrow, except for church and a HFH Prayer Walk in the afternoon.

GRACIOUS: That's what I love about this Board you learn so much from it that doesn't have anything to do with SB. I liked your little lesson in Canadian lore. .We have the same problem here with small groups having their way even though it scarifices something in the larger group. People come to our shores and demand that we cater to their language with forms and requiremnets. They don't believe in the "when in Rome..." theory. Yet they want to reap the benefits that are found here!

GATOR: A lot of m y friends seemed to like the computer analogy. I like cottage cheese for breakfast either plain, or with a little S & P, or with SF jelly Cheeses, Eggs in almost any fashion. To me thy're all a good breakfast.

ZANNE: It is a shame to lose part of your knowledge and heritage. They worry about it here in LA, that the Creole and Cajun will die out. I loved listening to Melf's BIL, he has such a lilt and accent on words. In PA they worry about the Amish dying out.

Rosalie: I took four years of High School Latin. I was so glad I did, not because it is an everyday language! Because it is a root language and I can figure out many written words in other languages. Just don't speak to me in anything but English.

DEB: See I told you so! You'd be so glad to see Eli you'd forget to yell or not want to anymore. You got rid of all the frustration telling us about it!

MELIRIS: Your DH has the right idea! HOT? Exercise on ICE!

QUILT: See what we can do when we set our minds to it!!! Good for you! Go ahead BRAG!!!

Weather here drips with the humidity and heat! Another violent thunderstorm this afternoon that did nothing to cool things off as the ground just steamed when it was over!

Think I will go read a while.

Take care all, Shirley

Hi

Gator - Have you tried Audio French books? This may help in understanding the spoken word. I see that they have quite a few on Barnes and Noble. I try to have my starchy carbs for the day either at breakfast or lunch. I find if I have whole grain bread with protein, usually an egg or cheese, in the morning it is quite sustaining and I am less hungry at lunchtime, when I will have protein and a salad and/or veggies. Same kind of thing for dinner. If you want to save the starchy carbs for lunch how about having an omelet for breakfast. Maybe add a little ham, green pepper, onions or mushrooms. I will sometimes have bacon and eggs and fried tomato without any bread, but that is only when I am working. I just don't cook bacon anymore. It always tastes better when someone else cooks it!

Deb - Glad you've got your sweetie home safe and sound. Hope you gave him lots of hugs and TLC. I picked up some of the Droste 72% pastilles to-day, the first time I had seen them. And boy do they taste good. Much better than the Lindt 70%. I can't see them lasting very long.

Quilter - Congrats on being such a good girl to-day and staying o.p. I wish I could say the same for myself.

I went out to dinner tonight with a group from a club I belong to. We went to a Thai restaurant, which was a first for me. The food was pre-ordered for the group so wasn't able to choose from the menu - wouldn't have made any difference anyway as I wouldn't have known what to order. We started with a salad which was very tasty and hot but I haven't a clue what was in it. I think it was called Pad Thai. We had a couple of meat dishes which were o.k. but there was a plate of noodles which were really delicious. I would think the noodles were op but they were covered in some kind of sauce which tasted a little sweet and yummy. Then there was rice, which was the sticky variety. I only had a little of that. Anyway I'll be back on the wagon tomorrow.

Marie.

SEF- The problem with the *when in Rome* thing here and the French is that they arrived here in Canada too, along with the British. The fact of the matter is, the British won out :) But, having said that, many French did settle here. I have no issue with them speaking their language, by all means do so, but not at the expense of the first official language. Okay, 'nuff said about that from me. ;)

It is Sunday morning before a baptismal service at my church. Two friends, a husband and wife..actually the guy who has done all the work on our house, are being baptized! We have a fellowship luncheon afterwards and I will try to eat SB 100%!

A little note for the Christians on the board. I just found out last night that my Uncle was just diagnosed with cancer of the voice box. He has 2 other brothers with cancer and one that already died. He is terrified, rightfully so, and is not a believer. Please pray for him. Pray that God will use this to call him to Christ. My mother is going there today and as a new Christian herself is nervous about sharing Christ under such circumstances. Please pray for boldness to share Christ with him for her. Thank you so much.

Hi everyone,

Sorry I'm having trouble posting individually....I'm hoping once school starts (sept) I will have more time. :)

I have been op for three straight days. I even had to bake a double batch of choc chip cookies the other day for a picnic. I did not take one bite!! That is the first time for me. I always take a taste. It made me feel really in control not eating one. Hope this can last!!:)

Hope you are all doing well!

Chris

Hi All:

Well Friday was the day from H*E* Double Hockey Sticks at work - and lucky enough for boss he apologized for his horrendous behavior! But, meanwhile, I cannot tell you how much it drove me insane to want to just cheat cheat cheat -

Then I had a little friend of Zach's staying over this weekend. So I had to entertain the boys, and we were out all day yesterday shopping and having fun....visited Serene at her job.....then had to race home the storms we had - bad ones - part of Jax had trees and powerlines down - but lucky enough my house was fine.... Serene came over for a 100% SB Legal dinner of salad and chicken sausages....

It is the mid cycle time again - and sadly - I am bloating - my ankles were itching like nuts where I thought I was being bitten - but it was the swelling! UGHHHH - today I am going to the gym and I don't seem to be as swollen though I refuse to step on the scale in case it discourages me through this stressful time I am having....

So please send good thoughts my way - I am feeling a little weak - carbaholic here wants to do a nose dive off the wagon!

Oh well - I am going to hope that going to the gym helps the urge....

Sabrina

Jack-K
Tums are ok if you get the flavored kind. I like berry. I just automatically chew 2 now after I take my morning pills. Don't much think about it anymore.
I have a 14 year-old daughter who needs to be on SB. She is a total potato & white rice eater.
Actually my whole house needs SB badly. I'm moving slow, incorporating WW brad and pita's.
So far kids are ok, DH is clinging to his Wonder Bread like Linus to his blanket :)
I think as they see me doing it they'll come around.

heartmom
Do you have any malls close by that you can get to and take a walk inside with the air-conditioning? It's a great way to walk and stay cool.

gracious
My mom was just diagnosed with having a tumor on her voice box too! The doctor believes it's cancerous and she's going to have a biopsy done. Where is your uncle going for treatment?

chrisb1022

Congratulation's on the cookies! Or lack of them that is :)
I only hope I could pass up fresh homemade chocolate chip cookies! mmm...
Well I might be able to, I'm not craving chocolete for once even though I tom's come to visit ;)
Cheryl

I have the vacation blues!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My sister and I went on vacation last week. We stayed in a nice motel and shopped at outlet stores and ate out at nice places. Of course I strayed from being OP. Not real bad but I did have sugar and bad carbs. Well am I learning a lesson the hard way! That put those back in body so now instead of moving along smoothly with my Sugar Busters way of life I'm struggling. Kind of like hanging on a cliff with your finger nails!!! My body is screaming for that junk now. (Wow don't I sound like a drug addict!). I'm just plain starving or craving food now. That goes to show you if you put a bit of the bad stuff in it starts those cravings all over. I have done so well since March. Now I must take each hour as it comes and tough it out for a couple of weeks to get those cravings gone. I'll think twice about cheating or allowing my self to have something not OP again. I hate this feeling of battleing with my body. I am going to be the winner! I can do it, I know I can. And I hope I've learned a valueable lesson. This is not how I want to live. Sorry about the soap box!!!! I'm just flusterated and needed to vent.

Sef- I like your black and white. And it just seems to fit in with how I feel today...Thanks for posting it..

gracious- I don't why but I never realized you lived in Canada. I love to hear about your country. Loving prayers and thoughts for your Uncle...

Zanne- You need to brush up on that French, I think its wonderful you can speak another language.

Rosealie-Are you to from Canada? I'm so excited at you ladies..

Debilli- I'm so glad your Eli is home safe and sound. Sure you'll have lots of catching up to do... Sorry you had such a crappie night. And am jealous you're getting barbequed ribs... Speaking of ice cream is there no sugar free. Probably just not in Missouri. All ours say is no sugar added which is bull s_ _ t because when you look at the sugar content you have to take two steps back...

meliris-Congrads on the car. Nothing wrong with a nice honda civic!!!! I have a little plymouth neon that zips me around to the grocery store and everywhere with a minimal of gas... Yesterday it was 110 degrees here with a humity of 95. So its blistering hot and hard to breathe outside. Decieded today I'm staying in and staying cool...

Gatorgal- I usually eat oatmeal for breakfast. But if I know I'm going out to lunch or something like that I'll have eggs. It would just be interesting to hear what people are having for breakfast.

The Quilter-Hi there gal.. Good for you on the legal food. And a big hurray on you passing the cheesecake... Keep up the good work.....

Chris-Hurray for being in control of your life. Good for you and the cookies, LOL... isn't it wonderful to really realize you are IN CONTROL!

Tranquil- I'm so sorry you had such a bad day at work. I'm glad your boss apologized.. Know what you mean about not stepping on the scale. I'm waiting for Wed. to get my vacation weight over with.

Till tomorrow signing off.....

Cheryl; I was away last week and didn't get to meet you I think.. But anyway welcome to the board. I know what you mean about getting your family on SB. I've tried to rid my house slowly of the things that aren't OP. My husband could use some poundage off to... LOL....

TONI- Get back on the wagon and fast! I know exactly what you mean. Once you let yourself go it is soooo hard to get straightened out again and make your body forget about desiring the carbs...but it can be done!

Of course I am Canadian, TONI! So is ROSALIE, ZANNE and MARSHMELLOW. Makes us kind of exotic, huh? ;)

CHERYLCO- My Uncle was biopsied on Monday and it came back on Thursday confirmed as cancer. I just found out on Saturday afternoon though. On Tuesday he goes to Toronto General to find out more..as in if it is operable, treatable, etc. We are of course praying that it is treatable but with so many in the family with cancer we are waiting anxiously. The medical system is very different here in Canada than the USA but there are particular hospitals in the Toronto area that focus specifically with Oncology, he is going to one of those. I hope your mom's comes back as just a benign tumour, please keep us informed so we can pray for her too!

Summer has most definitely returned to N. TX. Talk about HOT!

The scales were nice this morning and I'm back down to 160. Feeling better today. Plan to jump on the bike here after this post.

Just finished practicing my violin before sectionals tonight. We are having a big concert at our church on August 25th. I'm excited about being able to play in the orchestra this time. Our director hasn't let me play for musicals because he needs the voices in the choir. This will be lots of fun!
Tina, I'd love for you to come and hear us. But I understand if it's too far away right before school.

Beth: I hope you have good results from your tests. I'm sending you hugs and good wishes!!!!:) :D :cool:

Toni: Give yourself a few more days. Remember how you felt the first time you had to detox. It'll get better.

Deb: Fogot to tell you congrats on Michael's good scores. I do recommend careful consideration when he gets to college about moving on to sophomore level courses as a freshman. My nephew had a really hard time because he was put into those classes and really hadn't been taught how to study in high school. He was taking all of these really hard classes and had none to help him get a good gpa. There needs to be a good balance between difficult and easy. The party scene hit him hard, too.
Glad Eli is home safe and sound. I know you'll have him whipped back into shape in no time. Hope jet lag hasn't been too hard on him.

Gracious: Your uncle will be in my prayers.

Quilter: Hope your party today is fun. WTG on the other party eating. I went to a wedding yesterday and passed the cheesecake. I did have a small glass of punch and one bite of the chocolate wedding cake. So I can't say I stayed OP yesterday. It was a beautiful wedding.
These kids started dating 5 1/2 years ago when they were in 10th grade. I've watched them grow up together and they are such a wonderful pair. Now they've graduated from college and are starting their new lives together as husband and wife.

Tranquil: I hope you've had a chance to wind down this weekend. And I hope the boss is nicer to you next week.

Sef: Hope you are feeling better.

Chris: WTG on the cookies. I am not really tempted by the foods that I have to cook for the rest of the family. When I do indulge, I'm not even craving it and I wish I'd never put it in my mouth. Luckily, the only time I really overdid it with a planned eating excursion, I got really ill and learned a lesson the hard way: SUGAR IS POISON.

Rosalie: I've never had Thai food. I love Chinese and miss having it on a regular basis like we used to. I can't give it up completely, but I do try to order food that is the least nonOP.


Gator: I admire you for learning French. I took two years in HS and dated a Cajun from (ready for this, Melf?) Erath, LA and still can't speak it. I can read a little bit. But really wish I'd tried harder to learn it all those years ago.

Hey to everybody else. I need to go and ride my bike, then rest my eyes.

To the long lost posters who may be lurking: WE MISS YOU! COME BACK SOON, YA HEAR?

Jeanie
Poopsie Bubblekisser
196/160/130 I just realized I'm closer to my goal than my starting weight! YEA!!!!

cherylco
Hi, I remembered you asked about Shallow Hal, it was sort of slow, DH fell asleep and thought it was boring. I liked it though.
Not as funny as I thought it would be but not bad.

Hey girlies!

Just letting y'all know that I'll be back in full force tomorrow. I've managed to GRAZE the entire week and I've finished all the illegal snacks in the house. I went to the store and got all my legal foods today. So, look out! This morning the scale was up a bit - but say Bye Bye to that!! See y'all tomorrow!

Missy
284/245/170

Hi Gang,

You all will have to pardon my bad typing. I borrowed a keyboard from work and the touch is so different. I keep missing letters.

Well, all my company is gone. Two days of birthday parties are over and boy am I glad. Did great on my eating. Drank too much wine and other drinks. Don't know why I do that. Was feeling sluggish all day and had all those people coming to my house and I had lots of cooking to do. Thankfully, my yungest helped me a lot. She is a big helper. She had 2 days of OP too. I was soo proud of her. She relly wanted a brownie, but she settled for peanuts. I made a dessert to take to the party so I made one for us to have, just made it legal. Wasn't too bad. Better than not having anything.
Beth, all that stuff sounds yucky. Would that prcedure stop youR TOM forever. is is like a histerictomy?

Jred,sounds lke you've got a great start on execising. Keep up the good work.

Jenn, Hope you and Dan had a graet day together. Hope your test results come back ok and soon.

Quilter, Glad you got your plumbing problems fixed. Sounds like you are going to be partying all weekend.

Mercy, Boy do I need a pedicure. Tonite I'm going o color by hair. I am trying to set a good example for my DH she has even asked me to show her my exerise routine.

Sef, sounds like you have been very busy. Hope you get a break soon. Like the computer joke. I think the're masculine.

Deb, you are a big softy. Just the siht of Eli, made you forget you were mad. Gotta love it.

Mel, Both of my DD 's have Honda civics. They really like them.

Gator, I have bacon and eggs, or cottage cheese for breakfast if I don't hav oatmeal. I try to have 2 starch carbs a day.

Rosalie, I have never had Thai food. But doubt that I would like it, I only like 1 thing chineese. General's Chicken. Can't have it now.

Chris, Yu go girl on passing on the cookies. It does get easier.

Tranquil, Hold on tight to that wagon girl. You can do it. Just think you will have to battle the same pounds over.

Cherylco, I have another DD who really needs to be on SB too. She gave it a try for 2 weeks, but didn't like it. You have to do it yourself. Just wish she would do something before her wedding.

Toni, just take it one day at a time or one meal at a time. You can do it. Remember, we are going down to that goal wt together.

Fruit, Glad you are back on board. get rid of all that tempting food.



Well, I'm beat, got to go rest and go to bed. See you all tomrrow.

Jackie
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10-10-01

Good Sunday Evening All:wave:

Just a quickie to say "hello" to you all. Just got home and going to start working on tomorrow's new weekly board before I head to the family room to veg out with Eli in front of the boob tube.

Ate waaay too much today, tomorrow I'm back on track. At least I planned this to be, so I don't feel as bad is if I just lost all control.

Hope you all had a great weekend. See you all tomorrow!

Debbie