Sugar Shakers - Sugar Busters Weekl Y Support Board 1/12-1/18

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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-TASTY 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

Look for our QUARTERLY RECIPE BOARDS to post your favorite recipes and to see the most recently posted recipes. Recipes from the quarterly boards will be archived in proper categories at some point.


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?p=493273#post493273post493273

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, there's 2 of them to read today-both very good:)


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ONR MORE
Before you quit, give it one more attempt. Before you stop, take one more step. While you have the opportunity, make an extra effort. The day will come when that extra effort can make an enormous positive difference.

You're far more effective when you get a little ahead, than when you have to catch up. Rather than stopping just as soon as you've pulled even, make that one more effort to put yourself ahead.

That way, when your big break comes along, you'll be in a position to make the most of it. That way, if times get tough, you'll be in a position to weather the storm. Do what must be done, and then do a little more. Take one more step, make one more effort every chance you get, and soon you'll be far, far ahead.

One more step isn't really that much. But, oh what a difference it can make.

-- Ralph Marston
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BLESSINGS IN DISGUISE

If you look at your problems as problems, they will continue to hold you down. See them instead as blessings in disguise, and that is what they will truly become.

If you treat the challenges as excuses for failure, you'll have plenty of excuses but not much else. Approach those challenges instead as pathways to success, and that is precisely what they will be.

There is more than enough richness in life for all those who are willing to recognize it. That richness most often comes wrapped in challenge so as to keep its value intact.

For if the good things in life had no cost at all, they would not be worth very much. It is the effort, the discipline, the commitment to overcome any challenge, that makes a dream worth reaching.

So whatever stands in the way of your dream is really a blessing in disguise. For when you work your way through it, you arrive at the place you most want to be.

-- Ralph Marston

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

Debbie
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SB since 3/22/00

Wow, looks like the boards went nutso again this week-end. We're in the process of getting a new computer (with DSL, yippee!!!) and our old one at home is disabled until we get the new one up.

Didn't do much this week-end, went to Outback Saturday night, ran a couple of errands. Mostly just sat around and read. Eating was good Saturday, except I had way too many starchy carbs. At least I skipped the bread at Outback, but I did have the sweet potato. Sunday, I was doing fine until I came back from shopping with Seth, and Joe had made cookies. We had a tub leftover of that cookie-dough that the kids sell for fundraisers and he made up the cookies. I was ready to kill him. Yikes, I had 3 of them. They were good but then I felt nauseous afterwards. I wanted another one before I went to bed but grabbed a SF popsicle instead. I think I'm going to have Seth take some to the neighbor's today and get them out of the house.

Got to get to work now. Talk to ya'll later.

Trish

fruitloupe
Yes it's the new Subway wraps by Atkins

Fillise--Thanks for the info on the Bare Minerals.

chrisd

Hey the bagel was a better choice then a donut!! good job!

Bella
My dad used to say "I don't care what people think about me, they don't pay my bills" Kind of a weird saying but it stuck in my mind. People will judge you no matter how fat, thin, rich, poor, ugly beautiful, dumb or smart you are. It can only affect you if you let it.
I was 263 at my highest! Don't be picking on yourself! It's awesome that your whole family is getting into it! Both my kids eat like me now. My husband tried for a week the slipped back into bad eating habits. There is no crap food in the house now so when he eats home he has no choice but healthy foods but most of his meals he eats out. Your hubby will probably lose faster then you but men just lose faster! Oh I LOVE Dr. Phil!!
good for you staying legal all weekend!

Poncho
That 110 pounds must have been one of those "Fruedian Slips" because I'm 210! LOL

BOB

You might have some spyware junking up your computer
Do you have Spybot?

Ok for me my Sunday was not happy. I woke up Sunday at 8 am and as usual my dog was stretched out in front of the kitchen door so I did a big step over him and he did not move. I looked back at him and he just looked wrong. Sometime between 4 am and 8 am he died in his sleep :(
I got up at 4 to go to the bathroom and he was not there so he died sometime after 4.
It really was kinda a shock because he was only 10 but I knew out that German Shepherd don't live very long healthy lives but guess I just didn't think it was true. His legs have been bothering him but that was it. I guess it's better to go quick then linger in sickness. I kinda feel like God gave me back my cat because he knew the dog was going.
Very emotional weekend! But instead of eating I cleaned! I cleaned big time! I started cleaning at 9 am and didn't stop till 9 pm!!

GOOD Monday Morning!
I had a great weekend and I hope everyone else did too!
I had a momentary lapse in sanity on Friday evening...Brandon had been out of town and didn't return home until after 10 pm. I had promised him that I would make Amish Friendship Bread (for those of you who know this bread...only enemies would give it to you...I've been making it weekly for about 2 months). It honestly doesn't tempt me...usually. I ate two pieces!!! I'm such a closet eater! If he'd been home, I would have never considered eating it, but there I was, stuffing my face. The good news is that I came to my senses and did well for the rest of the weekend.
Saturday, me, mom and sis went to Opry Mills in Nashville to shop and see a movie. We saw "Mona Lisa Smile". What a great movie! It's all about GIRL POWER! I really enjoyed it and would highly recommend it.
I was on plan with eating on Saturday and Sunday. I was even down 1# to 189 yesterday and today. I hope it sticks! It gives me incentive to really be faithful in my diet and exercise.
Me and my sister are going to a meeting tonight regarding a program that helps people who already have their bachelor's go back to school to get certified to teach in a shorter period of time. I could kick myself for listening to all the people who told me there was no money in teaching and convinced me to do something else. Now here I sit with a degree in Sociology (yes I realize there's no money there either!). I love working with kids and I've come to realize that sometimes the perks of a job ( a teacher's work hours, for example) can far outweigh becoming rich. PLUS, I was lucky enough to fall in love with and marry a guy with a really good job and lots of opportunities for advancement. So now I realize that summers off would be really nice if and when we have kids. Going back to school is so BIG. I'm just not sure if I'm ready. We'll see...
I hope everyone has a great day. QUESTION: What does everyone think of all the new "Low Carb" stuff? I realize this is not a low carb WOE, but it still seems to fit. Specifially, what about all the of Atkins products and the new Subway wrap? Does low carb equal SF?
THANKS!

Keep on BUSTING THAT SUGAR!

Good morning everyone,
Had a busy weekend, Saturday ran errands took a print in to get framed, had lunch with a friend, and cleaned up to get ready for the post-baptism party on Sunday. Ate pretty well, soup and salad for lunch, then went out for dinner and had a very small helping of tortellini in pesto. My sisters also came over, supposedly to get the house cleaned and ready, but it looked pretty good, so they just dropped off food and scooted off.
Sunday had WW toast and milk, went to church for the baptism(littlest niece) and then ran home to try and set before people started arriving. Didn’t happen that way, but a lot of food got eaten. Had a great party, lots of relatives, etc etc. The cake was amazing! My sister is incredibly talented(she’s a cake decorator in a local bakery). She made a small bear cake for the littlest one(not only was it her baptism, but her 1st birthday was Sat), and then a cheesecake dipped in ganache(chocolate) for our Mom(she’s 60 at the end of the month), and then a huge party Barbie cake for the other little girls(2 nieces born on Jan 13th a year apart), plus for all the other Jan bday’s(grandparents, etc). Quite the concoction, raspberry mousse, chocolate mouse, and carousel horse pillars between the main cake and the Barbie part. And with all this food I ate: a pickle, some salami, and a piece each of the cheesecake and the raspberry mousse cake. Since I had no lunch and very little else, that was my justification…for dinner later on there was leftover chicken and broccoli w/ rice. I sent almost all the leftover home with my sisters, who helped clean up and do the dishes. But I was exhausted at the end. I think jet lag may have finally caught up with me.
Today’s eating is going much better, egg and cheese on WW. And I have some cheddar and WW crackers for later. Plus going to the gym later today too.

Cherylco - sorry to hear about your dog, what a horrible way to wake up .
You're right though, at least he didn't linger. Our white cat is still missing, I think he's just reverted to nature. Which is kind of weird, because he was such a skittish cat. Glad that you got yours back! What a relief it must have been. I saw cat print in the snow this morning, but no way to tell if it was ours or not.

Hope that everyone is doing well, and hopefully the boards will stay up for awhile. Thanks to Suzanne for all her hard work.

Barbara
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Morning all!

It's sunny and warmer here today! When I went to get the paper it was actually pleasant (for January).

Here's my MM tidbit:

Watching Michelle Kwan skate this weekend got me to thinking. Here's a woman that has won every honor in the skating world except one--the Olympic Gold medal. Twice she was expected to win and twice she lost to much younger skaters. It had to be a great disappointment, but did she let it stop her from going out the next competition and doing her best--no. She appears to understand something many of us struggle with--some days you are just not at your best. Does that make all the other days useless? No. Does that mean you will never be at your best? No. It simply means that one day she was off--for whatever reason. But look at all the days she has been on. 8 National titles, five world titles and she's still at the top of here game.

What can we learn from Michelle? Some days are going to be good and some days aren't. But it's not the individual days that make us who we are, it is the sum total of our days. If we quit just because we have a day or two that isn't so hot, then we betray ourselves. The real battle is not being perfect every day--it is striving to be a little bit better each day--no matter what the day before was like. If Michelle Kwan had gotten discouraged and quit after not winning the first Olympic Gold, or the second, she would not be the 8 time national champion or the 5 time World champion. She would have lost much more than the one gold medal--she would have allowed herself to be defined by her failures.

If we allow ourselves to get discouraged after a bad day, week, or even month--we lose a lot more too. We let ourselves become defined by failure rather than success. We condition ourselves to expect failure rather than success. Everyone has a bad day now and again. What separates the champions in sport and in life is that the champions don't allow their failures to define them. Let's all be champions!

Have a good OP day everyone!

Susan

Cherylco--So sorry to hear about your dog! It is wierd that you just got your cat back and that is was your dog that helped you know for sure! Maybe he had been ready to let go and once you got your kitty back he felt that you would be ok. I know it's tough, they really are so loved. My thoughts are with you!

Jenn--If you want to go back to school, I think you should do it!

Barbara--WOW that sounds like some party! Don't worry about the eating, you'll be better today!

I've got a quiet day today, but the rest of the week will be busy. Classes start tomorrow so I've got to get ready for that. 8 am--I hate teaching early in the winter. Oh heck--I hate winter!.

Deb--hope your walk was good today! I'm looking forward to getting back to the gym next month.

Susan

Hmmm--What do I think of all the new low carb stuff--
Well, I've been following the guidelines in the book "Carb Careful" and although it is not NO carb, like Adkins, it is certainly LOW carb. And I have to say that I have had an amazing experience. Absolutely zero cravings. I just came home from shopping at Publix, and I would always go by the bakery section just to drool over the cookies, etc. Basically, I was always trying to tame my will to not give in to "temptations." But today, after my breakfast of chicken breast and stir fried/steamed broccoli (sounds wierd, I know!) I had absolutely no feeling of temptation. I felt comfortable, energetic, not hungry in the least, and didn't have that vague feeling of wanting just "a little something" to satisfy the little nagging craving that I usually had. So it is a new experience, and so far, I have not missed not eating those goodies. I used to miss them. I have been eating mostly meat protein, and tons of veggies. I normally have one slice of bread a day, and probably 1 piece of fruit a day, but some days I don't have the whole fruit because I'm already full. Also, I have learned that some "legal" things trigger cravings in me. So I have to be careful of fruit, and have it only with a bunch of protein. Fruit by itself will make me feel like I want a cookie or chips or whatever. So, back to the question: I think the low carb stuff is OK if it keeps us from craving those "no-nos." If we actually are always craving--even following the SB woe--but just exercising mind over matter and forcing ourselves to not eat the sugar stuff even though we want to, then SB is just another diet that we will get off of when we reach goal.

Nice to see the board back up.

Have a good day, everyone. I'll try to post later.

Cheryl--I'm sorry to hear about your dog. What a shock. Yes, I agree that maybe your kitty coming home was "providence."

Hey guys...Happy Monday to everyone.

Hope everyone had a great weekend. besides the bagel Friday night...everything else I ate was pretty good. i think I had way too many carbs yesterday though. I made a cheesecake last night...I have to say it wasnt good at all. Its the first time out of like 8 times that I have made it that it just didnt come out right. i dont think it was cooked enough...I was disappointed big time. Of course it didnt stop me from eating it though. My sister made an awesome cauliflower dish yesterday. It had capers in it ( ihope thats legal)....OMG it was the best cauliflower dish I ever had...I didnt find out until after the fact that there were anchovies in it...I probably wouldnt of eaten it had I known..but Im glad that I didnt find out until after. Anyway....

BOB - great game for the Colts...I was very happy that they won. Now they have to go against the Patriots...yikes...thats gonna be a tough game.

CHERYL - So sorry about your dog..they say with German Sheppards the first thing to go are the legs. Im so happy for you that you got your cat back now.

Everyone else that hasnt had a chance to post yet....HELLOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

Chris

Good Monday Morning.

Just got to work from the physical therapy session.. Didn't do anything but an evalaution and walked on the treadmill for 5 minutes. I am not coordinated to use a treadmill. It was alkward. Maybe Wed I will get into the actual PT. I did get my brace. I have to wear it 4 times a day for 30 minutes this week. It is amazing how much you slump w/o thinking about it.

He did day I can walk and do Yoga or anything that does not affect my back. So I will try to do my Yoga tape and do some arm wts tonight.

I signed up for the Discovery challenge on line (I think I did anyway).

We went to Bearnos Pizza last night. Tehy have a no carb pizza. No crust. They use cheese for crust. You can get whatever topping you want. It was actually pretty good. Don't know how far the chain goes, but if you have one, check it out. My DN said the Hardees no carb burger was good. Very thick and quality meat.

Eating was pretty good this weekend. I did have 2 crackers and 3 tiny sausage balls, but everything else was legal. I did have way too much wine though. The scale was up 5 pounds today. I think I will give up drinking for lent and start now.

I quickly skimmed last week's post so if I didn't reply to you, it was not intentional.


Cheryl, so happy that you found your cat. So sorry to hear about your dog. I bet that is whyyou got your cat back. WTG cleaning instead of eating.

Deb, sounds like your ebay is starting to do better. I'm sure it takes a while for it to get up and going.

ChrisD, What did you think of S&C last night. What a bummer.

Fruit, people are idiots. You are doing so great, don't let stupid people ruin your progress.

Pancho, Congrats to your DS. That is great motivation.

Bob, how is the patch doing? You can do it girl, I have faith in you. Plus you can't smoke in Missy's house.

Bella, you are doing awesome. Keep up the good work.

Trish, you can work off those 3 cookies in no time. But get rid of them before you do any damage.

Jenn, I am such a closet eater too. I almost panic when I know DH won't be home. Luckily I don't keep any junk in my house.

Woodfrogs, sounds like you had cake running out your ears. Sounds like you did pretty good though.

Susan, what a great MM. Makes so much sense.

Oh, Deb, today I Don't have a quick reply box.

Have a great day, be back later.

Jackie

Gater, we were posting at the same time. It sounds like you have found something that really works for you. That is the main thing. We have to change our eating patterns or we will just gain it all back. Even though you have to eat some strange things, you seem to be adjusting well.

Chris, post that cauliflower recipe. I think I would leave out the anchovies too.

Jackie

Good morning all! :-)

Got a quiet day planned. Hubby is home today and hangin' out the with babies so I can get some work done. Read the first few chapters in my SB book last night. Wow! So much good info there. The whole wheat vs. cracked wheat, etc. info shocked me! Hubby is Type 2 Diabetic and I'm stunned that things that we thought we were doing right for him were really bad LOL

Debbie ~ Fantastic passages! Thank you so much :-) Printed for the fridge, too. Good advice for one of my kids who is struggling in school. :-)

cherylco ~ So sorry about your dog :-( Take comfort in the fact that he did not suffer and that it was quick. Good job at curbing your emotions into something constructive! --- I totally agree with your Dad! Funny, I try to teach my kids to be confident in who they are, no matter what people think. Dr. Phil's preaching - don't let your body image damage your self image. This is something I am actively working on. :-) I appreciate the encouragement! TY!

Susan ~ Michelle is an amazing and talented girl and you are so right! Have included your post in my daily print for the fridge!

Have a great Monday all! Hope you are warmer that I am! hehe

:-) Amanda

JACKIE - I thought S&C was better this week than last...sucks about Samantha though. I could definitley do without whats his face that Carrie is seeing.
I will get the recipe from my sister and post it. I have to say I HATE anchovies...but didnt even know that they were there. I will get back on later and post the recipe.
Im a slumper too...I have to stop it. I told Dh to tell me when he sees me standing like that or sitting like that....I had back surgery and should not be sitting or standing like that!

Chris

Did anyone stand in the long lines and sign up for the Discovery National Body Challenge? It was a mad house at my location but I weighed in. I am happy the boards are up and running again. Look forward to reading everyone's postings.

Cauliflower Recipe

6 tbs olive oil
8 anchovies rinced drained and minced
5 cloves fresh garlic minced
3 tbs capers drained
2 heads of cauliflower (or however many you need)
parsely
salt
pepper
crushed red pepper

Boil cauliflower add some salt in water...boil until your desired tenderness

heat olive oil and cook anchovies until dissolved..sautee garlic until soft...add capers..add parsely, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper to your desired taste.

drain cauliflower, and in a bowl mix all ingredients together..make sure all the cauliflower are coated well....most of the oil will remain in the bowl when you take out the cauliflower and put it on a dish.

Hi,

Monday is a good day of the week to start out right, don't you think? So, here I am on the board and promising myself to continue with this helpful aspect to a healthier lifesytle. I have been following the program since the first of Jan when I started with one of Debbie's famous Spinach Quiches.

My poor sweet husband found out that he needs to lower the saturated fat in his diet and this has made me even more aware of watching fats. He only weighs 142 and is almost 6 ft tall so the challenge will be to lower the fat and keep his weight up and of course, my weight going down. Also, he was told to walk 30 minutes 5 days a week and I am already finding that we seem to encourage each other to go out.

Deb: I started to choose one of the symbols to vote on just as a joke. Ha! It is nice to have the board up again but I did enjoy receiving the emails.

Gatorgal: The book you talked about, is it called The Carb-Careful Solution: When Your Diet Doesn't Work Anymore by Adele Puhn? Your results sound interesting. How long have you been following the advice? (You know I am out of touch, so please forgive me if this is a repeat question.)

Jack-K: I will indeed be in New Orleans with the group. I understand that you will be there also...right? I purchased my plane tickets last November and I have been looking forward to the trip since then.

Cherylco: I will be glad when this sickie stuff is gone. Are you doing better? I was sorry to hear about your sweet dog.

Pancho: Thank you for the welcome back.

I suppose I should get to the grocery store. I hope you all are having a good day.

Ok, I think I've lost it. I know I wrote a whole long post this morning about 9:30 and posted it. WHere did It go? I was in a hurry, so maybe I messed something up. How weird! It was a long one, too. I don't jave time to redo it right now. I'll have to come back later

Hello everyone--

I felt bad because I didn't even turn on my puter this weekend, but I see by the emails I have that the board was down again anyway!! I haven't had the time to go through and read them yet, so will just post replies to this board. ;)

Didn't do much this weekend. Dh is still sick, even though he is sounding better. The weather has warmed up, and we are in the low 30's now. So that is a rise of about 50 degrees!! I think it got too cold for the refrigerator to work out in the shop. That is why all my food froze. Once it warmed up, it started running again. This is an older model that we took out of our kitchen when we redid it. So I think it is great that the poor old thing even tries to run. We defrosted it, and will turn it back on today to see if it will keep running. I am taking anything out that might spoil if it doesn't!!

I made it through the first 6 days with no starches except my cereal. And I felt great! Then yesterday I caved and had some SF oatmeal cookies. Today I am back on track and hoping to stay there. If I can't control these cravings, like Gator, I am going to cut out all starches and my fruits. I didn't have the cravings for sweets until this Christmas and now I am fighting them all the time.

I did find some liquid splenda that I bought on line. Since it is liquid it is very concentrated and there are NO fillers, so it is completely carb free. One 8 ounce bottle equals the sweetness of 760 packets of sweetener or 34 cups of sugar. If anyone is interested let me know and I will post the link to the site where I got it. I haven't used alot of it, but did put a couple of drops in my cereal this morning.

On to some replies;

Deb-- Thanks for the great job you do keeping us informed of the boards status. It must drive you crazy sometimes, but we do appreciate it!! :dizzy:

Trish-- Boy, I would sure love to have DSL, but we live in a rural area.....and am lucky to have phone lines, ha ha. And they are not that great either!! Those darn cookies can get us everytime, or at least they did me over Christmas!! I have some legal oatmeal ones in the freezer, but am refraining from all starches but my cereal in the morning for a couple of weeks. I noticed Costco was selling "Low Carb" icecream bars.....will have to check the ingredients to see what is in them, might like to keep some on hand.

Cheryl-- Oh girl, I am so sorry about your sweet puppy. ((((HUGS)))) If I can do anything for you please let me know. I keep telling my vet that he better come up with a way to make sure my puppies outlive me.Those little creatures sure have a way of worming their way into our hearts don't they??

Jenn-- My youngest sister is a teacher. And she loves it. She did have to relocate to Nevada from Washington, but it has been very well worth it to her. She met her now husband down there and they have two great kids. She is off with them every spring and winter break, and has all summer long to be with them too. She doesn't get rich, but it isn't too shabby of a living either!! Good luck to you on what ever you decide.

Wood-- Those cakes sound divine...... hope you get some rest after all that work!

Fillise-- Thanks for the great MM.

Gator-- I don't think Atkins is NO CARBS....the first two weeks are the lowest...at 20 grams per day, and then after that you increase your carbs by 5 or 10 a week to find the point where you quit losing.....and then you fall back 5 or 10 grams to where you were losing again. I too have more cravings with SB than I did with Protein Power, even though I am staying legal. Do you think it is the fruit for you?? Sounds like you have everything under control now....good for you!! I may be joining you soon. I have been having a rough time with cravings lately.

Chrisd-- Anchovies in cauliflower??? Sounds interesting to say the least!!

Jack-k--What kind of a brace is it?? Dh's looked like a corset!!

Bell-- Welcome to Sugar Busters! What you said is so true....I have a friend whos hubby is a Type 2 Diabetic......and what she brings from him to snack on is all the wrong things. She borrowed my book, and had it for 6 months, and then returned it to me unread. Said she just didn't have the time to get it read. She brought him watermelon, raisins, frenchbread,and pineapple to go along with all of his other stuff. Watermelon, raisins, pineapple are definite no nos!!

Ty-- Good for you girl!! Good luck on your challenge!!

Yellowrose-- Sounds like you and dh have a good thing going there. It is nice to have someone taking the same ride with you. I am sure you will both have great success!!

Will try and get back here this evening, have a great day!!

AARRRGGGG!!!!!!!!! I hate my computer :devil: I have been messing with this stupid thing trying to fix it and I'm ready to throw it out the window or smash it to bits! I did all my much needed updates for AVG virus, McAfee Firewall, and Windows--we're talking hours here! Still acting up. Ran a test to check if I have the worm blaster. It said no, but stupid me installed the patch that prevents it BEFORE I checked to see if I had it and then removed it. So really, right now I'm not sure if I do or not and I don't know how to undo the crap I installed(the patch and tool). So anyway, I'm stressed!! If you all got my email yesterday, my eating was absolutely AWFUL yesterday. And today I've been a legal PIG! Geez. I need a vacation. To a health spa.

BELLA- I know where you're coming from about the self-esteem issue. I was 278 pounds. I've lost over 100 pounds, but I still "feel" like the fat girl. Even when I get compliments and guys who make passes. I actually get embarrassed by compliments,etc.. It's like I don't know how to take it. I do know that I obviously see myself differently than the rest of the world. I don't think no one is noticing you reading labels,etc..if they are, it's not what you're thinking. The only thing I've ever thought about when reading labels is I betcha they think I'm looking at fat grams, when in fact I'm looking at sugar content.

ChrisD--Thanks for the cauliflower recipe. I will definitely use the anchovies. Although I don't normally like anchovies, especially plain, it looks like they are an integral part of the flavoring of the dish, and are part of what makes it taste good. I'll probably try the recipe in a day or so. Have to go buy some cauliflower.

YellowRose--Yes that's the book. A small paper back type of book. You must have read it.

I voted for "!" this week on the poll. I'm definitely a ! person and don't like #'s at all. I see someone else voted for the ! too. :)

Time to go home. Planning on walking a couple miles. Need to run to the store and get milk, bread and lunchmeat for DH. Not sure if I will get to the yoga or not tonight. But will try. I have never done it and think it might be interesting.
Been in a bummer mood today. Think I am tired of all these doctors, tests, etc. Tomorrow morning I have a recheck on my mammogram and need to get a back e-ray for my rheumatologist. Hope the mamo is nothing. Don't need anything else right now.
Eating has been good. No starchy carbs yet. Bean soup for dinner.


Bella, The SB book can be very confusing too. Deb sugges geting Eat Yourself Slim by Michael Mintigac (not sure of that spelling) but he actually started this WOE. It is much clearer.

Chris, Yeah, I don't like Carrie's guy either. Too fancy for her. I have liked the last one and Ayden too. But guess it wouldn't be good if she was all happy all the time.

Tysgrammy, I registered on line. There was no location near me. By the way it sounds, I'm glad I did it online.

Yellow, sorry to hear of DH's problem. But I would like to be 6' and 142 pounds. Glad he is walking with you. That makes it more fun. I am 90% sure I will be in NO. Stillf inding tickets.

Teensy, I think Gator might be onto somehting about eating every 2-3 hours to help stave off the cravings. I just don't know why we are fighting them so now. My brace is a V-Lok. Does sort of look like a corsete. It should work miracles it cost $1,140.00.

Heartmom, Computers can be a b***ch, especially in my case, I know nothing about them. Hope you gt it fixed soon. Don't let the frustration make you eat.

Bob, how is the patch going so far?

Deb, we are missing you.

Ashley, where are you? Hope all is well.

Country, are you still hanging in there?

Everyone else, :wave:

I voted for the $ this week. Can't ever have enough money. Now Deb you don't have to come up with something.


Hope everyone has a great evening.

Jackie

Hi all,
I've had a pretty decent day. I can't seem to get into the swing of work until about THursday...and then it's practically the weekend! I just need to get my head straight!

Eating's been good. I find myself ending up eating several snacks/ small meals and I find it seems to be good for me. Here's today:
B: english muffin with cream cheese
S: almonds & applesauce
L: big bowl of veggie soup
S: triscuits and cheese
S2: light and fit yogurt
D: Subway wrap

I have to go to that meeting tonight with my sister so I won't be able to go home (since I live 30 min "out of town"). I am lacking on veggies today which wouldn't have been the case if I ate at home, but oh well. I'll try to make tomorrow perfect.. :lol:

I am doing so good on my water. I got a big "jug" to keep on my desk and I've filled it three times now. I think it's 36 oz. I do better with actual ice water than I do with cold bottled water. Once again, I miss jazzercise tonight! ICK! I'll defintely go tomorrow and Friday and MAYBE Saturday morning if I can get my bootie going.

Everyone remember to post on the information boards under "Staples we Keep on Hand". Talitha started it and it's a great idea for sharing!!!

Have a good evening!
Jennifer

Hey friends

Hope all is well, can't post a long one tonight. We have parent teacher conferences tomorrow and I've got to get all of my stuff together for that. I'm still eating OP which is good for me! I'll check back tomorrow! Have a great day!

Missy
293/285/170

EVENING EVERY BUDDY!!


Let me add to the puppy grief....the whole litter had to be put down due to underdeveloped hearts. This is the Mother's second litter, and the same happened to the first. They thought it was the Dad, but not they know the Mother is a carrier...no more puppies for her....I just keep thinking about that sweet face infact, all those sweet faces....I guess it just wan't meant to be for me yet.

CHERYL...You know I can relate to our furbabies...I'm still not over Skeeter, and it will take me quite a while...I'm thinking about you...Kimmy is going thru the same thing with her Maddie...I expect to hear from her at any time that the same thing has happened.

JACKIE....YUP...got it on....slapped it this morning...been a rough day, but I'll get over it!

Got a little worried about DEBBIE this morning...called the cell phone...no answer...called the real phone...no answer...finally called ELI at work to see if he had maybe killed her in his sleep...:eek:

People...please excuse me for not replying....but I'm just a little down in the mouth about the puppies...they were all so bouncy and having so much fun.!
I'm keeping the pictures of them to remember what they all looked like...

Finally have a moment to get on and do a quick post - better than nothing.

By the time I got the boards up I had to run out the door and get some things done. Actually just got home and have to run out again. MICHAEL is sound asleep and I have to wake him up so he can write a thesis, so I figured I better at least get on here and say hello while I'm able.

Did get in my 4.5 miles - eating is good. Have a headache though-that sucks!

I will be back on tomorrow morning to get in replies -

{{{HUGS}}}:grouphug:

Debbie

Good evening everyone. Tried to get on this morning and couldn't. My DH got a new night job so maybe now I'm going to post more in the evening. I went grocery shopping today and stocked up on all the foods I need for the week. Then came home and made a pot of chili and a fruit salad. I'm really doing good. Even walked this morning. I went out to dinner Friday night for my anniversery and did really well. The only cheat I had was 1 piece of texas toast. I should have had them leave that off. I sure hope I do good on Wed. I've been getting whole wheat pita bread and using it for my lunch instead of bread.

Debilli- Thank you for the motivation. Its so hard not to just give up.

Jack-K- I'm so sorry you're having so much trouble with your back. I wish they had that pizza place here or somewhere near by. I'm so excited about so many fast food places getting low carb. At least in a pinch you have something you can eat. I to had to much wine this week end.

BellyndMountain- Its nice to have help with the babies isn't it. Wow your fridge will be full soon. Theres some really good motivational things written here.

Chrisd-Thanks for printing the cauliflower recipe. Now if the price of cauliflower would come down here a bit. I hope you'll put it in the recipe file too.

tysgrammy- Sounds like the Discover lines were really long everywhere. Wish we had one here.

Yellowrose- Isn't it nice to have DH to help motivate. My DH eats the same as I do and I love having to fix only one meal. I tried the zucchini quiche on him last week and he shocked me by liking it.

Talitha- Don't you just hate when a long post bites the dust. Makes me so discouraged.

Teensybean- You're doing so good. Have you tried the liquid splenda before? I hope your DH keeps getting better.

heartmom- Well hop back up in the wagon, tomorrow is another day....You can do it.... Wow 100 lbs. I can't even imagine losing a whole person. But when I started I had 80 to lose.

Gatorgal- Howdy there. Hope your eating is going well.

Jenn28- What kind of place do you find english muffins we can eat at? I would love some...

fruitloupe- You're just like a whirlwind..... LOL... Glad your eating is good..

Cheryl- So sorry about your sweet dog.

Bob- Oh no I'm so sorry about the puppies. You'll find the exact one that will worm its way into your heart when the time is right.

Well time for my first dinner alone. Its kind of weird....

Hi Everyone

Just when I was thinking of posting last evening, for the first time in days, I found that the site was down again. So I am going to post part of what I put in my e-mail yesterday.

I've not been eating very good the last few days. I wasn't feeling too well for a few days and wasn't eating regular meals but found myself eating too many carbs, legal and non-legal, including coconut oatmeal cookies. Thankfully the cookie bag is empty now and I have to remember not to buy anymore :lol:. To-day I did better. I had brown rice pudding for breakfast and 3 oz tilapia and green peas for lunch. For dinner I had spareribs with barbecue sauce and lima beans - o.k. the sauce wasn't very legal as I added a little honey but that was the only non-op thing I had to-day. For a snack I had some rye crispbread with cheese and fruit spread. I really have to get my act together and get back on track. I can't afford to let those pounds pile on.

We've been having some very cold weather here - for a few days it was about 0 degrees. It warmed up a little to-day to about 30 degrees. Also had a few inches of snow to-day (Sunday). Hope we don't get any more overnight as I have to get up and go for jury selection again tomorrow.

Deb - Good to hear from you. How did Lauren do at the competition? I don't blame you not standing in line for the Discovery Challenge. Glad to hear you are making some money on E-bay although it does sound like a lot of work.

Well the weather wasn't too bad to-day. It's still quite mild and we didn't get much more snow overnight. It looks like we will have a couple of days of milder temperatures before the big chill sets in again by Wednesday or Thursday. Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. I can't stand this cold weather anymore. I was out most of the day. Wasn't selected for jury duty but have to attend one more time next Monday. Hope my luck holds out. To-day eating has been better although I didn't do too well for lunch. It was almost noon by the time I got away from the court house and I wanted to get home for badminton. I managed to play a couple of games but didn't have time for lunch beforehand so just grabbed a couple of baked sausages from the deli afterwards. By the time I got home about 4 p.m. I was starving and had a bowl of tomato soup with some leftover chick peas added and a slice of whole grain rye bread with some liverwurst. Also a small salad. Hope I can get through the evening without getting the munchies. I am going out to badminton again in a few minutes. A friend of mine is also going. We usually go at least once a week together in the evening as she's too young yet to attend the seniors centre where I usually go. She can't wait until the summer when she'll be 55 then she can join me ;).

Cheryl - So sorry to hear about your dog. But that was quite a coincidence that you just got your kitty back.

BOB - Sorry to hear about the puppies. I know you were so looking forward to having one.

Gotta run. Will try to get back later.

Marie.

BOB- I'm so sorry to hear about the puppies! They were so cute.

Just on the computer trying to figure out my new ISP. It sucks. Oh,well. The way it's laid out is so much more complicated than AOL. You can't just click on something and it's there. You have to open this and close that. And the email sucks. Alright, I'm thru complaining about the stupid computer. You should see my cursor I have. It's a smiley dude taking a sledge hammer to a computer,lol. I do think I solved my problem. I think after 5 hours trying to figure it out, I should have. Other than that, today has been pretty uneventful. I've eaten too much but at least I did my 3 mile tape this evening. Tomorrow WILL be better...

Jenn
I never went to collage after high school. Got my BS in computer science after being a mom for 10 years! It is never too late!

Woodfrog
You did pretty darn good with all those cakes for temptation. Sounds like you were sensible and had some but then went right back on track!
If your interested this site really helped me a lot. If I hadn't read this info I would not had thought my cat could look so different that I barely recognized him!
http://catsinthebag.org/


tysgrammy
I did the lines for Discovery! Was about an hour and a half all together. Lots of nice people in line so it was fun.
The journal is nice.

YellowRose
Yes doing much better health wise thanks!
Is your dh's saturated fat problem because he eat's poorly or just genetics?

BOB
I'm sorry to hear about those puppies :(
When the right one comes along you will know it.
Hope you stay non smoking!
This site helped my mom quit
http://www.quitsmokingsupport.com/intro.htm

I've been trying to get around to posting all day but I have been busying doing nothing. You know how that goes. :) Eating has been really good. We had turkey frajitas for dinner. It's amazing how moist the turkey was. Next year when they go on sale I'm gonna buy twice as many as this year. They had them for only .29 cents a pound. Had I had my wits about me that I could cut the breast from the bird I would have gotten more. But I'm blessed and happy with the 3 I did get.

Deb...sorry you are having the headache. I'm right there with you. My fourth one this week...agh. Caffeine withdrawl I think. WTG on getting your walk in. So far our walks have only been for 2 miles but I'm excited to be back out walking.

Jack-K..praying your test turn out okay. And that they are just about done having to give you test.

(((Bob))) sorry bout the puppies.

Heart...glad you got the puter figured out.

Lyn...welcome back. Good to see you. It must be hard to keep the weight on your hubby. I think it's neat that you walk together and eat healthy together.

Cherylco...I am so sorry about your dog.

Rosalie..Hope you feel better soon.

Colleen...man has it been cold where you live. I think even a new fridge would stand a chance of freezing in those temps....burrrr.

Toni...happy belated anniversary.

Susan..thanks for the MM today.

ChrisD..thanks for the recipe. Are anchovies with the canned tuna and stuff in the store? I've never bought them before. Had them on pizza once..bluck..LOL

Missy...hope your confrences go well tomorrow.

Bella...WTG reading and staying OP. I think so many of the same things you do. One of the reasons I still can't stand to eat at a buffet. Even after losing the weight there is still that mental thing.


Love and hugs all,
Crystle

Evening!

Well, I made it back.....always cross my fingers at night when I am trying to get back here. Didn't do much today but poop around. :D We got the fridge all defrosted and left it off for the 24 hours that it said to, and now the darn thing won't come back on. I guess it froze to death! :lol: So we will just look for a second hand one. We just used it for overflow, and dh keeps his beer out there in the summer.

Eating was good today, but I think I may not be eating enough again. My calories were 1341 for the day. I am not sure what my weight is now, (will weigh in on Wednesday) but I know it is in the 150's. I am not hungry, but don't want to get too low and stop losing again. It is hard to get in alot of calories when you are eating mostly vegetables.

Heart-- Hang in there, seems like a few of us are struggling right now. But we will win!! I know absolutely nothing about computers, so good luck.

Jack-k-- Yes, I too eat something every three hours. It is supposed to keep your metabolism up and help keep your blood sugar at an even level. I also try not to eat anything after 8:00 at night. I hope you have a good medical insurance.....is that brace made of gold???

Jenn-- You are doing great! I never go anywhere without my water bottle!!

Fruit-- Keep up the good work!

BOB-- So sorry about the puppies. Oh, I just can't believe it. Those poor babies. :cry:

Deb-- Hello, busy lady!! Sorry about the headache, and congrats on walking!!

Toni-- I have never tried the liquid before. I think this is the first time it is available. But I sure do like it.

Rosalie-- Stay warm.....that cold is no fun! We are up into the 30 now and it feels like a heat wave!!

Country-- We are up in the 30's now and it feels wonderful. I think the fridge died!!

See you all tomorrow! Sweet dreams.

Okay, I almost don't want to say this, but I feel awful that I do - this another quickie. I REALLY thought I'd be able to get in a post this morning. Would go walk, get in a post, do a few Ebay descriptions to post later and THEN, my MOM called and wants me to go out with her today. So, no walk, no work on Ebay and unfortunately, no big post with replys. I hate doing it, trust me, it's not my intention to being away from the board like this - those who know me for the past 4 years know it drives me batty, but I guess, this is one of those rare times in my life I have stuff going on - usually my life is so mundane and boring and I have hours to spend working on the board and keeping up with it. Last week with the boards being down threw me for a loop too.

So, I'm off to the shower - I don't have anything planned for tomorrow morning and will hopefully be able to dedicate the morning to the board (after my walk, of course).

Thinking about you all !!!!

{{{HUGS}}}:grouphug:

Debbie

Good Morning!
Well, I went to the meeting about the Transition to Teaching Program. I don't really think that is the route that either my sister or I will take, for various reasons. But I am going to start looking into taking the GRE. Since I work for the University, I can get my graduate degree for FREE. I know now is the time to do it (flexible job, FREE tuition, no kids) so I hope to be taking classes by summer or fall. I think I want to take it slow and easy. But I know that ultimately, I would like to be in the school system. It really seems like the best job for a working mom. I seriously doubt there will come a time when I don't work and I definitely want kids, so that's that.
Me and Elizabeth went to Subway last night before the meeting to grab a bite. I tried the wrap made like a 6" turkey. I can do without that, I think. Not wild about the wrap. It just didn't taste good and had a funny texture. It almost didn't seem cooked! But Elizabeth said her bread was barely done too, so it could have been that. Not sure. And the wraps are very small. It was the same amount of meat, but they skimped on toppings and it is really expensive! Elizabeth paid less for a 6", chips and a drink than I did for the wrap and a drink. Oh well!
I have a confession...I've been obsessively weighing every morning. The good news is that it said 185 this morning! That's 7#!!! Perhaps it's a fluke and the truth will show tomorrow, but every time I get on and it is lower, I feel my motivation increase. And I can tell I'm losing inches because the pants I have on feel better. I guess having your head straight is at least half the battle!
I've got a dentist appt this morning..ICK! I really dislike the dentist. But it's just for a cleaning and hopefully no cavaties!
BOB: That's terrible about the puppies. What kind were they? I'm a dog person and I know how attached we can get to our animals. And you cracked me up with Deb being M.I.A.!
TONI: Not sure the english muffin brand. I got them at Kroger.
HEART: So you use turkey like chicken? I've considered that, but haven't been sure if it would be good. I guess I pretty much just eat Turkey during the holidays. I should make it more!
Oh, and to all you S&C fans...I think this might be the best season yet! They seem to be a little more real. And I like Carrie's beau.
Everyone have a great day. I've got to get to work!
Jennifer

Hey guys just a quickie for me too. Dominic is gone for 2 hours and Im cleaning my rugs. I got a steam/shampooer for Christmas...Im very excited to do it...I just vacuumed the whole house and taking a break for my breakfast. Thought I would say hello while I eat.

BOB - So sorry to hear about the puppies. Good luck with the not smoking...how did it go yesterday? I quit july of 2002...it was sooo hard. So I know what you are going through. I have an occasional one if Im out drinking...but I dont count that...lol. I realized I had to stop when I went in the pool on 4th of July and went to swim under water and came back up and couldnt breathe...thats pretty sad at 30 yrs old. Anyway....good luck to you!

TEENSY - I thought the same thinga bout the anchovies with cauliflower...I hate anchovies...but it was sooooo good!

CRYSTLE - Glad your eating has been good...I think we are all back now. As far as what part of a store to buy anchovies...I havent a clue. I would imagine near tuna...but i have NEVER bought them...I think they are just nasty...but i will be buying them for this recipe...it calls for it and I didnt even know they were there.

PANCHO - Where the heck are you??? Its not like you to not post! LOL.

Gotta run for now...have a great day everyone.

Chris

Morning everybody :-)

*brrrrr* Lots of snow coming down here! Hoping the kiddies don't get sent home early. Did my 15 minutes this morning on the treadmill and I feel awesome. Friday I move up to 25 minute stretches and I'm actually looking forward to it! My goal is 30 solid minutes at a quick walk, comfortably. I am so miserably out of shape :-(

Still struggling a little with foods. I'm definately staying legal and wonder at times if I'm going overboard. I got in such a habit of watching carbs (Atkins syndrome) that I'm almost afraid to eat them. I have to take some time to do up FitDay today to see the numbers.

BOB - So sorry about the puppies. I had rescued puppies and a mom from the pound a few years ago and lost them all to heart worms that they got from the pound. Was a very sad day. *hugs*

I'm off ya'll.. got lots of work to do! Have a great day!

Amanda

Good Morning All

I went to badminton last evening and had several good games but was too tired to post again when I got home. I'd been up since about 5 a.m and hadn't slept much the night before so was pooped. Had a good sleep last night and of course woke up late this morning. It's all or nothing it seems. We had a bit more snow during the night so I have to get dressed and go outside and shovel the porch at least and clean off my van as I will be going out about noon. I'm starting my line dancing class again this afternoon. Probably forgotton all the steps by now. I was going to take level two but they have combined the level 1 and level 2 class as they didn't have enough people for both so maybe that is a good thing.

I bought a bread making machine yesterday so hope to experiment with that later to-day.

Fillise - I like what you wrote about Michelle Kwan yesterday. She is one great lady and is always a pleasure to watch.

Jack-K - I hope the brace works for you. I don't know how they can justify charging so much for these things.

I'd better go and finish the laundry and get out side with the shovel.

Bye for now.

Marie.

It really sucks getting old. I went for my recheck mammogram this morning. Got to the hospital at 6:45 so I wouldn't be late for work. Ha. I got to work at 10:30. I had 4 mammograms, 2 ultrasounds and 15 back xrays plus the ones they had to redo. I think I got dressed and undressed 5 times. obviously they were seeing something, hence the ultrasounds. They saw around 3 or more lumps. He did say they look smooth and those aren't usually cancerous. He thinks I will need a biopsy, but wants to compare the films more. What is next. There is not too much left that can go wrong, unless my gyno calls and says I need a hysterectomy. Being 50 really sucks.

I did get a 2 miles walk in last night and about 20 minutes of wt training. Was going to do Yoga but was too tired. I fell asleep at 8:30.

Bob, Good going girl, hang in there. Sorry about the puppies. But I'm glad you found out before you got one and got attached to it.

Fruit, You go girl. Be nice to the kids and their parents tonight.

Jenn, Small meals seem to be a good idea. Gator is giving us lots of info on it. If weighing everyday gives you motivation, go for it. Just be prepared for those days you don't lose or gain. Check those E\muffins, I have never found any at Kroger that were really ww.

Deb, glad to hear Eli didn't kill yu in his sleep. Enjoy your day with your Mom.

Toni, you ARE doing so good. I hope you can get on here more too. I take it DH is working nights?

Rosalie, Hope you make it through jury duty w/o being selected. I have never done it and don't want to. Hang in there with your eating. Get some rest and be careful out there in that snow. Have fun a line dancing. That sounds like fun.

Country, glad your eating has been good. Keep up the good work.

teensy, sorry the fridge bit the dust. We have one like that, just for beer and soft drinks. (more beer in there than soft drinks) I hope I will only have to pay around $250 for the brace. No it was just plastic and velcro.

Chris, My rugs really need cleaning too. I just keep putting it off.

Bella, stay warm. Hope you don't get snowed in.


Well guess I should do some work since I seemto be here only for short periods lately.

Havea great OP day.

Jackie

Good morning:

I have not been able to log in the past few days. Suzanne had to re-set my password, and now I am up and running. THANKS SUZANNE!!

I have been reading posts, but there is no way I can post to everyone at this point, so I'll start anew from this point forward. I did have a few posts though:

cheryl: So sorry about your dog; I thought the exact same thing about finding your cat....what timing. I hope she brings you some joy during this time of sorrow.

BOB: So sorry the puppies had to have something terrible enough to have them put down. At least these people are responsible and had them checked out prior to seliing them to anyone. It would have been terribly heart-breaking to get one home and then find out weeks/months from now. Hang in there; the right little puppy will find its way into your home and heart soon.

THERE IS A NEW SITE ON THE WEB about pet loss. Go check it out....www.petwhispers.com It is a site where people have tributes to their pets and pet loss stories. It is good therapy, and would have helped me through when I lost my dogs. Just bring your kleenex with you ;) .

I taste-tested too much over the weekend when I made all the goodies. Although legal, you can't eat 1/2 dozen in one day. I was up 2# yesterday. We'll see where I am for weigh-in Wed. tomorrow.

I got to the gym yesterday, and plan to go tomorrow a.m., and then one other day during the week & Saturday. That is the plan anyway. I plan to have my body fat tested soon; maybe Wed. a.m. I was at 29% in April, and 26% in September. I think I s/b at or below 24% (that is my goal anyway). I guess their measurements are very accurate, so at least I'll know. 24% is the good range for my age; I can't remember what the excellent % are, I'll have to check. I don't know that I'd ever get there; I still have areas that definately need toning up.

I am taking Lane to get her 18-month pictures taken tomorrow. She is due for her 18-month check up, but I am putting it off for a few months until the cold/flu season dies down.

The weather has been in the 70's here (some days high 70's). I'm not ready for the heat yet....I want some more cold weather first!!

I can't wait for all the good fruits to be in season...cantaloupe, cherries, strawberries......I do love that about the spring & summer.

Well, my sister's official weigh-in after her first week was 5.6#'s down...her scale does 1/10 of a pound, I guess. It was also that TOM, so she really did well. She is feeling great and seems really motivated still. She gets me excited about it all over again.

I start my first nutritional class next Tuesday evening, but will be missing the one after that. I have a function that I have been planning for my Mom's Club for a few months, and have to follow through with it.

I have a Mom's club outing this Thurs. eve. The moms are going to California Pizza Kitchen for a Mom's Night Out. It will be nice to get out for a little bit.

Well, I better run.....see what happens when I can't get on for a day or two....I blabber on.

Take care & love ya guys!!
Nat

Jack- We were posting at the same time. I will pray that the lumps are just fibrous tissue or benign growths. Try not to worry; more times than not they are non-cancerous. Hang in there!!!

Morning all!

I'm going to try to respond to everyone, but have a busy day and am not sure how far I can get before I have to get back to work.

Cator--Interesting about your lack of cravings. I know I certainly do better when I have protein in the AM! Not sure I can do the chicken breast and steamed brocolli for b-fast though--LOL!

Chris--that cauliflower dish sounds interesing--might have to give it a try!

Jackie--That pizza sounds good. I've scraped the toppings off and put them on salad before--which sounds gross but is not bad! Have the biopsy--set your mind at ease. It's really not bad. Oh--and I highly recommend the hysterectmy! :lol:

Belle--this WOE should be great for your DH! Diabetes runs in my family, so I'm hoping I can keep it at baymyself!

Lyn--Monday is a great day to start out right!

Colleen--Where did you find the liquid Splenda? I'm glad you got the spare fridge back running--who woulds thunk it could get too cold for a refigerator!

Heart--Sorry your computer is giving you fits! Wish I could help you.

BOB--those poor little puppies--I'm so sad. I hope it is warmer where you are--I'm ready for spring!

Deb--Glad you are alive--BOB had us worried!

Toni--I'll come over and have Chili with you tonight! ;-)

Marie--I don't know how you stand all that cold--I'm miserable when it gets below 50 here!

oops--got to go now--just got a call which means that it is time to work!

Have a great OP day everyone!

Susan

I’ve been so busy. Finally had my Dr appt this morning. Both of my ears are infected, and my lungs are in even worse shape. I was surprised, since I am actually feeling much better and am back to working.

Eating has been really good this week, other than the few chips I snuck at church on Sunday night. I guess the whole church is going to have to eat SB legal snacks, since I can’t keep out of the bad ones. Anyone have any suggestions for cheap SB Legal snacks for a big crowd? I have been doing fruit, spinach dips and cheese spreads. This week I may do a veggie tray and cookies.

Is anyone else annoyed by the SpecialK pop up every time we get on???????

I did the Discovery Challenge towards the end of the day. Only took me 15 minutes, but they were out of the kits. They are mailing them to us.



Teensy- Sorry about the fridge. I had that happen to my last one. It was my Gma's old fridgidair, the cool looking ones. Now I have it Set up with shelves inside. We keep games and stuff in it. I got another old antique fridge that is red. That is what I use now.


Country- WHat a great deal on the turkey!! I had inteded to buy some when it went on sale, but that is when I was at my 'sickest'. Didn't get to it. I really wish I had.

Bob- So sorry about your poor puppy <<<<<HUG>>>>>>

Rosalie- It's so hard to keep on track when you aren't feeling well. Don't be too hard on yourself. Just get better!!

Toni- Losing a post really stinks. BUt I swear I posted it, saw it posted, and then it was gone when I came back a few hours later!!!!! WEIRD

Jenn- What a great opportunity to get your degree!!

Hey Everybody!!! I am still here (JackK, thanks for asking). Things are just hectic at work and I don't have a computer at home. Things are going well for me, still on plan, with no popcorn in a few days..Working out 5 days a week and only 12 pounds from goal. Of course, those 12 pounds will probably take another year to come off. I am really looking forward to meeting some of you at the SB get together next month.

JackK- I am praying for you and your medical problems. I REALLY hope you are able to come to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. Let me know if you need a ride from the airport or anything. I would love to see you again!!

Fruit- What's going on girl? Are you feeling better now that the surgery is over? I sure hope you didn't have any stitches still in you when the Sugar Bowl occurred. If so, I am sure you have major adhesions from all the yelling you did at the game!!!!!!!!Looking forward to my visit at the Loupe Lodge and Reception hall. Tell Terry I said Hi.

Talitha- I find the Special K popup, eSPECIALly aggravating!! Hope you finally get well, once and for all!!!

Pancho- Good job with the body fat percentage!! I'm thinking of getting tested next week (my gym is offering it).

Rosalie- That line dancing sounds like great exercise. I take a dance class once a week just to mix up my routine!!

BellaWynd- It sounds like you are doing great. I still watch my carb intake on SB. I find that is the only way I continue to lose (after almost 3 years). Best of luck to you, and I look forward to chatting with you!

I am leaving to go on vacation on Thurs, so I may be off the boards until next week. I will check in later today and tommorrow. Everyone have a great on plan day!!!

Hello to BOB, DEB, SUSAN, COUNTRYMOM, JENN28, CHRISD, YELLOWROSE, COLLEEN, SEF, CHERYLCO, TYSGRAMMY, AND SUZY!!!!!!!

Yea, I think the Special K lady is annoying! LOL. My Popswatter doesn't swat her butt either. Anyway, not much going on today. I slept wayyy too long this morning. Hate when I do that. I went to town and returned movies:

SWAT-good
Underworld- didn't like it, gross. But hubby loved it.
Out of time- very good, my pick of the 3

Then I stopped by and picked up Boogie's medicine. My house needs to be cleaned, but I don't feel like doing it. I got red beans and sausage in the crockpot, smelling good. I'll make rice for the rest of the family. Skipping rice isn't a big deal for me considering I'm not really fond of it anyway. I have my exercise class tonight that I'm looking forward to. I decided to eat protein for my breakfast this AM and I think it's helping with the cravings. Had 2 eggs and 2 1/2 pieces bacon. I'm not ready for lunch yet, but I'm going to fix a hamburger patty and a salad. I'm ready to get the rest of this "Holiday weight" off and start working on the other 25 I need to lose. I want to lose a size by my bday(April 22). I think I can do it if I buckle down, keep my exercise up, and my portions down(especially supper). Does anyone have Outlook Express? That's it for me today.

JACK-K--I'll put you in for my prayer request tonight. I'm sure they are non cancerous lumps. Do you have problems with cysts? I do, it's freaked me out before because it felt just like a hard pebble, but it turned out to be okay.

Hey guys. Nothing really exciting to report but I made a promise to myself that I was going to post everyday if at all possible, so here I am!!

I did manage to stay away from the cookies yesterday (they should be gone by today) so that's good. Made smothered hamburger steaks with onions and mushrooms with brown rice and green beans for dinner last night. Tonight is nail night so it's usually everybody for themselves.

We did get a call from Jordan last night that once this school is over in March, he's most likely going "over there". I'm not real happy about that, but what can you do? Just love 'em, support 'em, and pray for 'em. If that happens, he'll be there for his 19th birthday in May.

Gotta run. Talk to ya'll later.

Trish

Just wanted to catch up before I go home.

Went to fix my chicken salad sandwich at lunch, opened the container, it was slaw. Guess that will teach me to check the containers before I pack them. Luckily I had some peanut butter here.

Should get my walk in tonight. May try the Yoga if I can figure out how to watch a tape with the Dish. I'm not too technically smart.

Pancho, I would wait ontaking Lane for her checkup too. Too much going around right now to expose her for no reason. I'll trade you all our cold and snow for your 70's. I'm ready for summer. Congrats to your DS. She really is doing well.

Fillise, I have always wanted the hysterectomy. But guess I should wait until everything else gets settled. Why can't it ever be the things you want to go wrong that do?

Talitha, glad you got to the Dr. Hope he gave you meds to make you well quicker. Don't wear yourself out.

Ashley, don't you just hate it when work intereferes with getting on the board :lol: I guess I will have to wait and see what goes on before I get that plane ticket. But I was hoping you could pick me up? You are doing so good with your eating and exercising. I am jealous. It won't take you a year to get that last 12 pounds off.

Heartmom, thanks. No I don't usually have a problem with cycts. I have had something removed from the other side though. Is it you that has Vertigo? If so, don't you take something for it. The girl in the office has it and her Dr told her there was nothing you could do for it and I remembered someone on here having it. I'm sure you will not have any problems meeting your birthday goal. Buckle down and you can do it.

Trish, maybe all this will be over with before Jordan gets finished with school. 18 is way too young for someone to go over "there". Prayers coming his way.



Have a great OP night.

Jackie

Hi Everyone

Talitha - Take it easy and don't overdo it until your lungs and ears are better. That post you are talking about that you lost I think you posted it on last weeks board. Maybe you were posting before Deb set up the new board. For sb legal snacks how about making some hummus as a dip for the veggies and maybe some triscuits.

JackieO - WTG for staying op AND keeping off the popcorn. I'm proud to say that I've seen two movies this past week or so without indulging in the popcorn although I must say that it was very tempting.

CountryMom That was a real good deal you had on the turkeys. I've never tried turkey fajitas. Sounds like something I could make for my grandkids when I have to go and baby sit in a couple of weeks and cook their dinner.

Deb - Hope you had a good day out with your Mom.

Bella - I don't think I welcomed you to the board. I've been around a long time but haven't been on too much lately. I'm sure you will enjoy this woe. There is so much than we can eat and it is a very healthy woe. WTG on the exercise.

Jack-K - Sounds like you had a very trying morning. Praying for you that the lumps are benign.

Well I only had a quick snack of some tomato soup and a piece of cheese for lunch as I run out of time before my line dancing class so think I will go and cook what I had planned for lunch which is a piece of trout and some veggies.

Greetings to everyone I've missed.

Bye for now.

Marie.

I am here! I am here! Sorry for being away for so long. Since BIL and two sons left after the 2nd of NY, I was really run down. My body started to ache and I felt that my immune system was getting weak. I started to get chills and then sore throat. When my sore throat went away after few days, my cough started. Gosh, the 2 weeks, I felt so tired like I had ran my body down. The 5 days my BIL and two sons were here were rough. I cooked, cleaned and tried to keep up with them. It was fun to have them with us but it was like a tornado hit our house after they left. I am still trying to clean up and tidy up my house...lol. Anyway, I took sometime off but I do post on the SB board every now and then to keep myself in tune with what is going on. I lurked here every so often but didn't post. I think I am ready to be back. I won't try to catch up on all the past posts but will try to start anew.

I am doing fine in eating I think. When we took my BIL and two sons out to eat one time, I did eat a little of everything (just a bite of pecan pie) and came back to check my blood sugar and it didn't go up much. That was a relief. I didn't put on any weight since the holidays, hmmm...maybe one pound and then lost it again.

Jack-K : I will keep you in my prayers. More tests are definitely good as it will give you a piece of mind. {{hugs}}

Jenn : I weight almost every morning right after I go to the bathroom. I am not sure if I am obssessed with the scale but it seems natural to do that after the bathroom trip....LOL, for me that's. I can almost guess my weight based on how I look at the mirror.

Bella : Welcome! Sorry for my late welcome and I look forward to know you. I don't really watch how many carbs I eat. I just watch my portion.

Pancho : Nutritional class, that would be very interesting especially when you are on such a healthy lifestyle. How long will the course be?

Chrisd : I like your cauliflower recipe too. I am looking forward to try it since I don't mind anchovies at all. Thanks for posting it out.

Talitha : I hope you will finally see an end to all those sickness you have been feelings. Feel better soon.

Heartmom : My house needs to be clean and tidy too. I am working on it little by little so it won't be overwhelming. Looks like you have a great attitude and knowledge to fight back and you can lose those weight!

To everyone else, hello and I will catch up with all of you as time goesby.

Julia

Fillise--I know what you mean about chicken and veggies for breakfast. It sounds weird. And I didn't think that I would ever be able to handle it. I've always loved my cereal and fruit. But after reading everything, and trying it out, I am convinced, that for me, I definitely need that high protein jump start in the morning. I think that it is probably the key thing that I am doing to keep me eating properly and not crave what I used to crave. So, every morning now I have what most people would consider a dinner. A nice portion of a meat and then one or two veggies or a salad. The way things are going, I don't know if I will ever do the cereal thing. I've had some oatmeat about 3 or 4 times since I've started this, but I've had it for a snack in the afternoon, with Splenda and butter and cream. Followed by some almonds (protein).

Food today:
Breakfast: one buffalo burger, cooked yellow squash and left over green beans.
Snack, 8 almonds, a small piece of sheeps milk cheese.
Lunch--Crab salad with shrimp (crab, boiled shrimp, onion, red peppers, seasonings, mayo) on lettuce. Fresh strawberries.
Snack--3 almonds, 1/4 oz. 70% chocolate.
Dinner may be some more crab/shrimp salad (it was yummy) or tilapia, and the Cauliflower recipe.

Jenn--Go for it re. the schooling. I'm over 60 and I'm taking courses. It's fun and at my age I know enough so I can usually do better than most of the other kids in the class. :) So you should be able to handle it just fine and I encourage you to start right in with the courses.

I weighed this morning and I was down another pound!!! I was amazed. I had a snack last night of a bowl of cheerios with strawberries and cream. (I'm off milk right now, but cream is considered a fat and not dairy) I thought that would screw me up a little with the weight. Amazingly I was just a little hungry so my DH and I enjoyed a bowl. I didn't crave after eating it and was just fine. I don't weigh every day because I get frustrated and depressed when the weight is not lower.

One other thing I've found works for me is to be BUSY. When I have time on my hands and I get bored, that spells D-A-N-G-E-R for me. The kitchen is the place I drift to and that's where I munch stuff that thwarts my goals. So, I've been working on staying busy. With the French classes, the Bible class, the day at the pregnancy center and the mentoring, I have been pretty busy and relish the few times I can just sit and relax and read the paper.

Well, I have to sign off. I am gonna watch a French movie called The Last Metro. We have to do an oral report on a movie and perhaps that will be the one I use.

Check out this article: http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3927814/
Got to go Jazzercise!
ADIOS!
Jennifer

Just read that article- geez, HELLO, that's Sugarbuster's! Sugarbuster's definetly does not get the credit it deserves. You CAN have bread, carbs, etc..it's just knowing the kind of bread,etc.., to choose. I don't care what no one says. Sugarbuster's is healthier than any other "plan" out there, including Atkins. Especially for longterm/life. Your body needs fruit and veggies and whole grains. You can overload it with protein overtime and do damage. Having some variety is better on your tastebuds and your body. And for me, it means I'll stick with it for life unlike a "diet."

Jack-k- Yes, I have veritigo. But I don't take anything for it. BUT, you can take something, can't remember the name of the RX though. My Aunt has taken it from time to time. When her vertigo comes on, it comes on strong. She throws up,etc..can't stand up...

Hello everyone!

Unfortunately I'm like DEB these past 2 days, fly in and fly out! I have so much school work to do lately - it's a mess!

JACK-K: I go for the mammogram Thursday...now I'm nervous! I'm glad the doctor feels that they are not malignant! whew! You'll be ok my friend! Did you get a flight booked yet?

JACKIEO: You obviously missed my post - actually I think it got wiped off when the site crashed - but I called you a CRACK HO! Cause you were talking about popcorn being crack, etc. It was funny - I cracked myself up! HAHA! Nope - didn't pop any stitches for the game but it was all very exciting! Can you believe that I fell asleep during the 3rd quarter? What kind of fan am I? I can't wait for the gathering either - are you staying the whole time? I sure hope so! It will be fun! I'll tell Terry you said hi!

BOB: SO SORRY about the pups! They were so cute! I'm sure you'll find another one soon!!!

Well, lemme run.....

Missy
293/285/170

Just checking in......not much going on today. Did a bit of housework and then some work on Mom's calendar. She will be coming over tomorrow and we are going to spend the day watching a few movies that she hasn't seen. Making WW pizza and a salad. If she decides to spend the night we will have a slumber party!! That will depend on the weather.

For those that want to check out the liquid Splenda, the web site is;

Liquid Splenda (http://www.locarber.com/)

Good afternoon:

I volunteered for a bit in Britt's class today, and then Lane & I went to Babies R Us; I found her a cute dress to wear for her picture tomorrow, and found some babyproofing stuff...everytime I turn around she is in to something else.
I got one of the low-carb burgers at Carl's Jr; it was very good and filling. I am actually too full for dinner, but will have a little anyway.

Talitha: What is the doctor going to do for you? Have the antibiotics worked in the past? Yes, that Special K ad is getting a bit annoying; it is slowing my computer down.

jackieO: Let me know how you do on the body fat test (if you want ;) ). We have to pay for it at our gym; it's $15. That seems a little high for such an easy test, but I wanna know.

Trishaloo: Way to stay out of the cookie jar!

heart: That would be an awesome birthday present; to be down a size. You can do it. I'd just like to get back down to 119/120# by my birthday, but that's only days away, so we'll see.

ken: way to maintain that weight over the holidays; there is something to be said for that. The class will end on May 14th. It is a full length college course worth 3 credits.

Gator: Congrats on being down a #; looks like you found something that may work for you. I find staying busy is the key to weight loss for me too. If I am home and bored (like on the weekends), I always tend to overeat, whether I am hungry or not.

Well, I better get running. I am going to make some pork chops for dinner and some asparagus and salad for me.

I plan on getting to the gym tomorrow a.m. (that will be twice this week - yippeee). I will go for sure on Saturday and will try to go Thursday, if Lane lets me.

I'll check in later!
Nat

EVENING EVERY BUDDY!!! :wave:


Doing better today...I hear what all of you are saying about the puppies, but there are no kill shelters and the litter could have been taken there. They have been playing and running around for 8 weeks, and I know there are people out there who rescue sick animals. As for me, YES...I AGREE it would have been terrible to have gotten attached and the poor little thing die on me, but I would have like to have had him checked out by my Vet first! What really bites my butt, is the breeder killing them because she couldn't make any money off of them...now that was just down right mean!

JACKIE...do you drink a lot of coffee? I have a friend who does and she is prone to cystic breasts...they can come from no where after years of having clean mamos...My very first mamo that I had, they found a huge lump and they did a biopsy which turned out to be nothing THANK GAWD!!! I'll keep you in my thoughts until we hear something good....which I think we will!

SUSAN...it's still chilly down here, and will be in the low 40's tonight...I love cool weather, just not the really cold stuff!

LAURIE...what provider did y'all go with? Sounds really strange that you would have to open so many windows?????

ROSALIE...how's your weather up there....COLD????

Ladies...I've been trying to write this since 5:30 p.m. We have company that has dropped in from Kentucky, so I'll visit with them and come back to y'all a little later!

BOB

Heartmom
I do all the computer fixing for my family & friends maybe I can help? What's wrong with your Outlook Express?

Trish
What is "nail night"

Kenjw
I do the same thing in the morning with the scale ;)

Jenn
Great article! I'm reading that book (Eat, Drink and Be Healthy) right now for the book club on the main page.

I've been really sticking to being legal and doing a mile every day with Walk Away the Pounds.
I've even cut back on my caffeine. I brought the Maxwell House half the caffeine.
I read this today on caffeine:

Caffeine "steals" your metabolism. You use it for a quick jolt of energy.
The result is that your body is using the caffeine for the energy, instead of the food you eat. The food gets stored as fat, typically.
Also, caffeine takes the calcium right out of your bones. It's a huge
factor in osteoporosis.

This site has reviews of a whole lotta diets: http://www.************.com/

I use PeoplePC now. THe problem now is while on the main page, I click on the link to take me to my mail. Which is Outlook Express. Well, you know how you have a link in the mail to click on and it takes you here? It won't do that unless I copy and paste in and then go to the Internet Explorer page(browse the web). It really sucks. Too many pages that open and have to be closed. It just doesn't pop up a page then go from there like AOL.

Anyway, I went to my exercise class tonight. It was a good workout this time. Came home and ate a bowl of red beans and sausage. It was a little on the salty side and I'm already a little puffy, so I hope it doesn't affect me in the morning.

BOB- When you said that about the puppies heart, I wondered if she put them under because they were "defective"? How would you ever have known if the pup could have lived a long life or not? Maybe it could have been okay on meds and restrictions?

Evening Everyone, yes, it is I. I felt so guilty about not being able to get on the board as I thought I had I begged MICHAEL to help me copy the board on to a disk so I could hopefully be able to work on the laptop. Though the laptop is giving me trouble, you all are worth it. I'm also at a disadvantage because stupid me could'nt remember why I had this white keyboard and I put it with the garage sale stuff, in one of the boxes and here I am, in need of it as I have a lot of trouble (and pain) when I try to type on the keyboard on the laptop - it's so far up, I hate it - but you are all worth it;)

So today, MOM and I schmised, Yiddish for run around. I needed to get some fruit and veggies and this pecarino romano cheese that happened to be on sale ($6.99 reg for $3.99 a pound). We got some great bargains, mark downs and the like, so between us both, it made it well worth the drive to go up to S. Broward.

Not much else to tell. Trying to get things ready for LAURENS party next week. I haven't done what I should have for this - just not in the mood, what can I say:shrug: This thing with filling out forms for college for MICHAEL is something I have to do and don't want to do, so I have to work on that later - of course, for THAT MICHAEL will give up the computer!

Oh, and to clarify...ELI won't kill me in his sleep, no:nono: more than likely it will be in the car!:fr:

Oh, and please excuse the fact that I haven't change the poll yet - I'll try to get this taken care of tomorrow, that is, if I can think of something to make a poll on!:chin:

Want to get in some replies and hopefully, I can get this up tonight.

TRISH, what kind of computer are you getting? I wish we could get DSL, our computer is so slow. When we first got it we thought it was so much faster than our old one, but of course, once MICHAEL started filling it up with his programs, it got soooo slow. It's ridiculous on how long it takes to load a page. Wish DSL wasn't so expensive! I've never seen kids selling cookie dough - though the Girl Scouts are out trying to push their wares down here now:rolleyes:

CHERYL, I'm so sorry to hear about your dog:( I thought GS lived longer than that. My dog died right before her 8th birthday - young for her breed, and for any dog - no matter what the age of a pet, it's never easy. Thank goodness you have your cat back - how's he doing? Is he gaining some of his weight back?

JENN, I've never heard of that Amish bread. What's in it?? Funny, I'll probably find that answer out for myself as I just bid and won an Amish cookbook that I bought on Ebay in hopes that it would have some SB legal recipes - I guess if that recipe is in it it won't be!!:lol: Thanks for the review of the movie, I'll have to put that on my "TO SEE" list! CONGRATS on getting in to new territory! I think teaching is such a noble profession and teachers are not only not appreciated enough, but not paid enough - but money isn't everythig, enjoying what you are doing means a lot. I always tell MICHAEL & LAUREN, it doesn't matter how much money you make, or don't make - make sure you enjoy what you do and that you look forward to going to work and not dreading it. My personal opinion on low carb foods, fattening while it slims down your wallet - most items are very expensive. Many items are filled with preservatives too- Some are not bad though, but in general, I don't buy many low carb items - just MHO:)

WOOD, OMG, that cheesecake sounds decadent! Sounds like you had quite a get together and was able to get many birthdays wrapped up in to one party-that's the way to go!!

FILLISE, loved your MM - sounds like something kicked in your mind to think of this, it was a great insight you had, thanks for sharing.

CHRIS, what the heck did you do to that cheesecake? I can't imagine why it wouldn't come out good - I mean, I've had one or two that have cracked and looked ugly but they still tasted great, but never one that didn't taste good. That recipe looks easy - darn, just threw away some capers - didn't know how old they were and if they ever go bad, but yes, capers are fine. How is DH doing on Atkins?

JACKK, hope the PT helps you. What kind of contraption do they have you wearing 4 times a day? I actually slouch a LOT and would love to find something to wear that would make me sit with a straight back. They say when you stand tall it makes you look 10 pounds thinner - I need all the help I can get. I'm sorry to hear all you had to go through today and that you'll have to go and get a biopsy-I'm crossing my fingers for you and sending you all good thoughts that everything will be okay. Okay, please explain more about this cheese crust - does it crisp like a reg. crust - or is this something you need to eat with a fork? Hmmm, do you have the reply box now? If not, LMK and I'll see if I can find out from SUZANNE what's going on with that. When do you get re-checked for the mammo? Hope you get out of your bummer mood - it sucks when we get like that. {{{HUGS}}}

BELLA, not sure if anyone has suggested MICHEL MONTIGNAC'S book EAT YOURSELF SLIM to read, but I usually do. If your library has a copy try to get it - it explains things in better detail about the GI and gives you more info about this WOE. Glad you liked this weeks MM - Ralph Marston has some wonderful thoughts and I'm so glad he shares them with the world - he's an awesome writer!

TY, not sure if you saw my e-mail, but I went on Saturday, before the store was opened and it was ridiculous! There was a good thousand people, or close to that. I wasn't about to stand in that line. It was out to the parking lot and just think what it may of looked like as the day got long. I was wondering how they actually worked the sign up if you got in there, I can't imagine they had enough people to weigh and sign you up to make the line go fast.

ROSE, glad to see your post. Please excuse me for not replying to the wonderful e-mail that you sent me a few weeks ago, I still have it in my e-mail and did read it, just haven't had time to reply, and figured I'd give you a buzz soon instead. I can't imagine that RAY would eat much fat - he's so thin (man, is HE lucky!). I'm glad to see he's walking with you, that would definitely make me go more if ELI was around to walk in the morning. Can't wait to see you and the rest of the gals in a little more than a month!!!!:D

TALITHA, ever find your lost post???

TEENSY, warming up is the 30's? OMG, I can't even imagine that. We warmed up to the point I had to turn on the a/c in my car today! It was 77 here for the high. I had to laugh when you mentioned your old freezer and that it still runs - my GF has had a round reach in freezer that still works and it's over 65 years old!

HEART, you need a vacation to come to the SB GET TOGETHER!!!

FRUIT, did you get my msg on the answering machine? Do you guys ever stay home??? You always seem to be on the run!

BOB, thanks again for worrying about me so much so to call the old fart - yeah, yeah, just an excuse to call you SWEETIE and talk coffee to him;) Will talk to you soon.

TONI, LAUREN & I decided we want to make some chili - can you e-mail me your recipe, that is, if it's not hard and something even I could make? I have onions, peppers, the meat, beans and I take it you need tomato sauce? Glad you like the MM - it IS hard not to give up, but with all the support on this board, how could you?

ROSALIE, coconut oatmeal cookies? Hmmm, sounds pretty good. Did you make them yourself, or are they store bought? I can only imagine how cold it is there - I hear it was 24 below with the wind chill in Montreal - makes you wish you were back here in FL, eh? LAUREN got an EXCELLENT rating on her project she entered, thanks for asking:D

COUNTRY, I can't believe you've had 4 headaches, 1 is bad enough. I went to bed with it and woke up with it. Hope we both don't deserve to have this and I hope we both don't have anymore for a long time. I think mine are hormonal. Keep up with the walking, you're doing lots better than I.

PANCHO, glad you were able to get SUZANNE to resintate your info, something I'm not able to do that, at least not that I know of.
Hope LANE smiles pretty tomorrow!!! CONGRATS to your DS!

Okay, that's all I was able to copy so any posts after PANCHO'S, I"ll have to reply to tomorrow. TO everyone else - sending you hellos!:wave:

NITE!!

Deb

Hello everyone...So is anyone watching The Simple Life??? Very funny...at least I think so...some may say otherwise Im sure.
Had a pita pizza for dinner tonight...I could eat them everynight...I love them. I ate that and a big salad....but for some reason I was starving by 830pm. My stomach was growling...I hate that...so I wound up having a few sunflower seeds. Im gonna FINALLY start working out tomorrow morning....well at least thats my intentions as of right now...I will let you know if it actually happened.

PANCHO - I knew there had to be a reason you werent posting. Good luck with pics tomorrow...I hope we get to see them. Congrats to DS.

JACKIE - Sorry to hear about all the crap you are going through...Im sure everything will be fine, try and think positive.

GATOR - Sooooo...did you try the cauliflower recipe? I hope you liked it!

DEB - I dont know what the heck I did wrong..Im thinking I didnt cook it long enough..but when I had the rest of it last night..I was almost thinking maybe it was the chocolate in it. I mixed my own up from that cocoa I bought that day, maybe it was that?? Who knows!
Well I have to say DH is doing EXCELLENT on Atkins...Im very impressed. It just sucks because he really cant have any dessert type things that I would make, and I feel bad making them....but I chose this and he chose that...right? I still made the cheesecake...you should of saw the look on his face when i told him how many carbs Agave has. I was actually a little shocked also...I had no idea until you told me.

JACKIEO - HEllooooooo! :D

CHERYL - That caffeine thing scares me...I HAVE TO have my 2 cups in the morning...I guess I could try and have 1.

Well ladies have a good WIW...Im gonna try to run to my moms in the morning to weigh. I made the mistake of going on at 2pm when I was thee today...you think I would of learned my lesson by going on that late.

Chris

Morning All . . .

Sorry I have been out of the loop lately. I have checked in now and then and have tried to keep up with the posts, but things here have been very busy. MY DH and my NY's resolution is to try and get a little more organized and start throwing out all the junk that we don't need anymore! So, since I start school next Tuesday, I have been trying to get as much done as I can beforehand. Yesterday the two of us were off from work, so we went to Home Depot in the morning and picked up some stuff that we needed and then proceeded to re-arrange the furniture in the family room, and I decided to repaint the second bathroom! I love these spur of the moment projects that you think won't take long and end up taking day! But at least it is done - the bathroom looks great and the family room has never looked so clean, uncluttered and organized!

Eating has been going very well . . . I still haven't baked any legal cookies, but my cravings have subsided. I'm not WIW this week b/c TOM is here, and frankly, I'd rather wait till next week in hopes that the numbers will be down!

BOB - So sorry about the puppies . . . what an awful thing! You are right, it wasn't meant to be. I hate when stuff like that happens. Keep your chin up - maybe another little pup will come along looking for a good home.

CHERYL - So sorry to hear about your dog! One of the reasons we have cats now is b/c we had such a horrible time when our dog died. I told the DH, "no more dogs - we'll get the kids cats b/c we are not cat people". Well, it doesn't matter if it is a cat, dog, bird or whatever - they are apart of the family and it breaks your heart when something happens to them. And let me just tell you, this non-cat person has her "baby" black cat sleep with her every night! I think you are right - God brought your cat back b/c he needed to call the dog home. Please know I'm thinking of you . . . (((hugs)))

JACKIE-K - Hope all turns out well and I'm sure it will. I have had a few cycts myself - ovarian and breasts and have been sent for ultrasounds, etc. The doctors just need to double check and make sure on everything nowadays b/c of lawsuits and misdiagnosis. My thoughts and prayers are with you . . . please keep us posted.

TALITHA - Hope you are feeling better . . .

JENN - That is great about going back to school. My sister is a teacher (although right now she works as a waitress b/c she was laid off last year) and she really enjoys the schedules, the kids, etc. She does hate how the schools and the positions are very political - but if you can find a good school system with a great principal - you have it made! I too am going back to school and start next week. I'm taking it slow too - one class at a time. I'm taking a 9 class photography program. I'm not sure I'll quit my day job after I get my certificate, but at least I'll be able to supplement my income with something I love!

Okay - need to hit the shower. Sorry for everyone I missed . . . will try and check in later tonight!

SuzyB

P.S. - Speaking of MIA - has anyone heard from Monet? She is usually on the board everyday . . .

Good morning everyone,
WIW, I'm down a pound to 223 this morning, I was hoping for more, but I'll take whatever I can get! Ate fairly well yesterday, egg and cheese on WW, then lunch was shrimp in garlic, tomatoes, wht wine, and dinner was bacon and waffles(I think I ate too much bacon). I also didn't drink enough yesterday, mostly because I was at a different office and couldn't make my tea. Did work out Monday and Tues, that helps.
JackK - will keep you in my prayers, my Mom had breast cancer, but it's been 6 years.
Cherylco - thanks for the cat webiste, will forward it on to DH, since it's really his cat.
Have to go do some work now,
Take care,
Barbara
270/223/135

Good Morning Everyone:wave:

Beautiful day here today. I know you snowbirds will want to kill me when I say I'm waiting for it to warm up a tad outside to go for my walk - you'd kill for it as it is right now, I know - high of 74 here today:)

Not much on my agenda today. Going to get in my walk, of course and then try to work on putting together some Ebay listings so I can get them posted on Friday night. I'm hoping more of the things I have up for auction get bids - I have 44 items right now with only 17 with bids :shrug: I'm hoping to get 25-30 items up there this weekend. I'm not only working to get the money from these items, but as I start to ship them out, getting them out of the house and seeing more "space" here and there makes me want to get more up for auction! I have 4 pairs of boys sneakers, brand new that need to get up there - will really make a dent in the pile of stuff in the 4th bedroom!

SILVER KNIGHT AWARD NOMINEES have been posted on their website, though not in the newspaper yet. MICHAEL'S name is up there, thankfully. You all have NO clue what transpired over the holidays before school go out for the winter break in regards to this and was one of the many reasons I wasn't able to get to the boards as I usually do. To give you a brief low down...MICHAEL was nominated for NEW MEDIA for the work he did in his film La Casa del Presio (The House of the Prisoners), not sure about my spelling on that, but looks good. Anyhow, the girl that did this with him, she also made an application for SK under another category and didn't get nominated. We had trouble with her last year when MICHAEL got more recognition than she did, she's a very jealous and vindictive girl to say it mildly. Anyhow, she goes to the principal and says that "someone" put MICHAEL'S SK application in her car annonimously and that he was claiming this was his project, blah, blah, blah. She said he was claiming that he was the only one involved in the project. Not so, since her name is on the credits, not so because he mentions her BY NAME on his application - and on her's he's mentioned as "A STUDENT." These applications are to ONLY be seen by the committee.

So, my son, who's never given anyone an ounce of trouble (unlike her that just had 3 days of CSI / suspension) gets hauled in to the principals office and she starts accusing him of this and that and he's floored, not knowing where this is coming from and why because none of this is true. Well, I'm a REALLY nice person till you try and f:censored:ck with either of my kids!:mad: So I went to the principal, discussed this with her, but after leaving, had more things come to mind and wrote her a letter that I had MICHAEL take to her on the Monday before school was letting out.

Once again, thank you for meeting me on such short notice Friday regarding Michael and the problem that has taken place in regards to Romy and the Silver Knight Award nomination and his application being stolen.

After leaving your office many things were bothering me that I'd like to address before the committee meets on Monday. You mentioned that when the committee meets that they will make a decision whether to keep Michael's nomination or reject it and it will have to be a unanimous decision, if I remember correctly.

After I thought about this I realized that if Romina's account of how she obtained Michael's application for Silver Knight is true, there's a possible deception of at least one of the people on that comittee who undoubtedly is biased and truly has no scrupples, could it be possible to have a favorable outcome? I would think this person will not be voting in Michael's favor and may try to sway other votes as well. This is truly bothering me the more I think about it. There is possibly someone on this committee who is not only a thief, but someone who also took my son's application and gave it to another student. They surely should NOT be on that committee, much less voting for anything to do with my son. Also, in speaking with Michael, I have found that his social security number is on that paper, which no one should have in their possession without his or my permission. My son's rights and personal information have been violated.

I'd like to know, where were these applications being stored? Who had access to them after the committee met? Who's care are they in? Do the committee members see these applications individually, at school or able to take them home, or only as a group? Could it be possible for Romina to have gotten them herself without outside help and then claim Michael's application was left in her unlocked car without her knowing who it was that put it there? In knowing that Romina had unauthorized access earlier in the year to teachers mailboxes to put in an unauthorized paper, could she of obtained this paper on her own? If she did so, she is not only a thief and liar, but has brought up questionable doubts of those on that committee. If not, then who, on that committee cares so much about Romy to do that for her, possibly jeapordize their job and pray tell, how did that person even know which car was hers to put his application in, just where she parks it, not to mention they just knew it would be unlocked? What became of the copy of Michael's application that Romy had in her possession? If she's fabricated that someone left this application for her, and it wasn't one of the people on the committee, could another student have gotten access to his application, and if so, how? What other papers has Romy seen, not only of Michael's but other students? Michael is concerned with that issue as well - are his transcripts at risk of being tampered with? Is his social security number out there, possibly being used in a way he doesn't know as of yet, or having it being used to access information that shouldn't be accessed? Having someone's social security number could be VERY damaging if in the wrong hands. What are the rules and regulations of the Silver Knight Awards if someone's nomination is stripped-is there a board of review for appeals? If Michael is stripped of his nomination does he have a way to address the committee, the one at school and/or the actual Silver Knight Awards committe? I have many unanswered questions.

Once again, as I mentioned to you in your office, I'd like to be notified, on Monday once a decision has been reached by the committee. Either way, I need to know so I know how to proceed in this matter. I don't believe Michael's nomination should be stripped from him, he deserves this nomination for all the work he's done, not only on La Casa del Preso, but for all the video work he's done for school, including the work he did for Mrs. ________and Mrs. ______for Adobe last year. As we discussed, his application under the New Media category is for the work he's done in video - the filming, the editing, etc. - there is no question that he did this work. All those who know Michael will attest to this and will stand behind him if need be. I have parents calling me after hearing the news of Michael's nomination to congratulate me, but when I tell them what's taking place, they are appauled to hear what's transpired.

If his nomination is stripped from him it will be a travisty of justice. It will be my obligation to Michael to make sure this matter is looked in to through all other measures. and avenues.

Thank you again for your assistance in this matter. I am hoping to hear from you today. Please know that I will be picking Michael up from school and if you would like to meet with me to discuss anything I would be happy to come in and see you at your convenience.

So, on Monday, I hear nothing. On Tuesday, I hear nothing. MICHAEL calls me after school when he got out on Wednesday, I believe it was, and tells me the committee voted unanimously to keep his nomination as it was, that he did NOTHING wrong and he was to change NOTHING at all on his application.

So, I am still waiting to hear from the principal what is going to take place and how she is going to handle this situation with this girl. So far, since they've been back at school, I haven't heard anything and if this woman thinks I'm just going to sit back and let this issue die, she better think again! I'm going to write her an e-mail and demand some update - this is a new principal and NO ONE likes her, not even the teachers! She even told the teacher who gave MICHAEL the nomination that she was not to discuss this with anyone - the entire school knows about this and was in full support of MICHAEL. One of MICHAEL'S other teachers mentioned to the principal about it and the principal goes to this teacher and starts accusing her of saying something to the other one, and Mrs. O didn't know what the heck she was talking about and telling her she didn't say anything - found this out when I went to see her. Well, I was the one who told this other teacher when I saw her at a concert LAUREN was working in the auditorium - when I went to see the principal, and knowing this had transpired, with her making accusations to Mrs. O, I didn't tell her that I knew this happened, but when I went to the office I said, I saw Mrs. H last night and even she asked me what was wrong with MICHAEL - and you should of seen the principals face just drop!:eek: Like, OMG, what the f:censored:kl did I do! But, to this day, she has yet to apologize to Mrs. O and she probably never will.

So, there was one of the things I was faced with and still, it's not over, not until this fat lady sings, that's for sure!!!!





Wanted to p/u where I left off last night before I get too far behind once again and never catch up...

TALITHA, I'm so sorry to hear the extent of you being sick - girl, you need some good old fashion chicken soup to make you feel better - Jewish penicillin! I do get the SpecialK pop up once in a while, but it shouldn't happen all that often. Do you have something like Pop-Up Killer? It helps. Unfortunately, those pop up ads help pay for the sight so we don't have to, but I think they are annoying too.

JACKIE, reading that you are 12 pounds from goal had me reminiscing! Hopefully it will become reality once more. I'm hoping JACKK can come next month as well - if you can suggest some other airports besides NO that she can fly in to maybe that would help. Where you going on vacation?????? Have a good time wherever you go!

HEART, I never heard any of those movies you mentioned. Geez, I really must be out of the loop here! I'm not a rice lover either and it's easy for me to snub my nose at it. Outlook Express - I think we have it but I don't know what the heck it is!

TRISH, oye, JORDAN may have to go over there? I hope over there gets changed to somewhere else for you. Will this be his first birthday you won't be with him? You'll have to give me some pointers of "letting go" as it comes time for MICHAEL to leave for college - it's not going to be easy.

JACKK, did you get to try the yoga? My yoga teacher hasn't been teaching, she's been sick and has now found out she's had more injuries than she realized from the car accident she had a few months ago. Hoping she starts again soon, though I have liked the vacation from having to go I have to admit.

KEN, sounds like you were definitely a busy one while your family was in town, but sounds like you did way too much work too. Hope you feel better!

GATOR, have to give a review of that French movie - maybe they have it at the library if it's good. Many of the French movies we've gotten lately have been terrible!

FRUIT, need an idea what the weather may be like there next month!!!!!

JENN, thanks for the link to that article, will have to read it later today, or tomorrow, or next week;)

TEENSY, enjoy the day with your DM. What movies are you going to watch? Hope you have that slumber party - when my DM sleeps here we have a blast - well, actually, it usually turns in to an ice cream party!!!

BOB, do you want those northerners to come down here and lynch us for saying it's cold? They'd be dying for this type of weather. Will be hitting AAA for a map soon, maybe next week if I have time.

CHRIS, was able to watch bits and pieces of TSL last night - going to watch the finale. You'd think they'd have the last episode first and then the reunion. Was neat that they bought them that new car! Poor DH, guess you'll just have to eat that cheesecake all by your lonesome:s:

SUZY, getting organized is what I'm trying to do here too - I'm behind you all the way. Now, painting and other household projects, that I'm not too keen on, probably because I'm not good at stuff like that anyhow. Since I haven't really been on the board much, nor able to read, wasn't aware that MONET hadn't been around- how many days has it been??? Will have to put out an APB for her I guess.

Okay, I'm going to put on my sneaks and hit the pavement. If I missed anyone, it's not intentional.

Will try to check in later!!!

{{{HUGS}}}:grouphug:

Debbie

Good Morning fellow peeps in SugarBusters land.....Things are not too hectic this morning, which is nice. Got in my workout this morning and plan to continue on plan at least until tommorrow when I go on vacation. Actually, it's just a weekend trip so I won't do too much damage. I am going to Virginia and D.C. to see a friend and we just plan on visiting and seeing some museums (and shopping!). She is being really accomodating to my SB lifestyle and it helps that she is a nutritionist. I will miss chatting with all of you, but will be back on Monday. I hope everyone is well. On to some replies........

Deb- I am steaming mad just reading your letter,(which was very professional and direct I might add). I KNOW you will persist until you get the answer that you deserve. People are really sad when it comes to jealousy. It sounds like this girl has some serious emotional problems. The weather here in N.O. is kinda bi-polar. Big shifts in weather...hot one day, cool the next. It ranges from 40 to 80 degrees. I am getting very excited about the trip to Fruit's. I am going to try and take off of work that Monday, so I can stay longer. Hopefully, I will be able to do so. As long as my co-worker can run the sessions in my absence, it should not be a problem. Actually, I wish the entire clinic would close as we are close to the parade route, so the traffic is real cute. Wishful thinking.....

JackK- Continued prayers for you. I PM'd you.

Fruit- yes girl, I am the popcorn(crack)Ho that you called me. Would sell my soul for some Orville Redenbacher.....

woodfrogs- congrats on the loss, and keep up the good work!!!

Suzy- Good luck in school. What are you studying???

ChrisD- Girl, you can do it (working out)!!!! About the caffeine thing...there is NO WAY I am giving it up. Maybe I am just an addict, but I have never noticed it affecting my weight. I need to Keep it real...I wasn't 100 pounds overweight because I drank coffee...just my opinion.

Bob- I am so sorry to hear about your puppy story. Continued prayers and good thoughts for you!!

Pancho- Happy early birthday if I don't get a chance to tell you later. Hope you have a year full of health and happiness.

Well, that's about all for now. I am the world's slowest typer. Have a good day.

Jack-K
Anything medical sucks! Try not to stress out too much until you get the full story.

Heartmom
Did you uninstall AOL from your computer?
It sounds like you have to set Outlook Express to be your Default Mail client.
What you need to do is open Outlook, on the top menu, click on Tools then options
Make sure your in the "General" options file
You should see a thing at the bottom that says "This Application is not the default mail handler"
Click the button that says "Make this the default mail handler"
Click the Apply or the Ok button
Open your Internet Explorer browser
Go up to the top and click on "Tools, Internet Options"
Click on the "Programs Tab"
Make sure the e-mail is set to Outlook Express
Click the Ok button if you change anything

To get rid of the to many windows problem:

Click on the "Advanced" Tab
Make sure "Close all unused folders in History and favorite" has a check mark in the box.
And "Reuse windows for launching Shortcuts"
has a checkmark in the box.
Make sure "Empty temporary Internet files folder" is checked also

Let me know if that works!

Chrisd
I have switched to half regular half decaf in the mornings and decaf at night.
I love coffee and will drink it all day so I need to cut down!


Suzy
I have been getting rid of all kids of crap too. I have bags of stuff to drop off at carious charitis or the thrift store for $$
Bathrooms take forever to paint because rhere is so much cutting in to do. Not a lot of wall to roll unless you have a huge bathroom.

Deb
Way to go with that whole mess at Micheals school! Great letter.
What a horrible girl!

Still at 210 today.

Good Wed morning.

Wen to PT this morning. Didn't really do anything again. I had to be tested on all the machines. Hopefully next time I will actually get to do something. I did use the treadmill for 10 minutes. I didn't think I would like it, but it was not bad. I also had to lay a a slant board for 3 minutes upside down on my head. I heard gravity separates your discs. The pressur I felt in my face was horrible. I didn't know if I could stay like that for 3 minutes, but I did.

Did get my walk in last night 2 miles. Tried the Yoga, but didn't like it. I like to feel like I did something.

Rosalie, how was the line dancing? Did you fall right back into step? Do you make your own tomato soup? It is my favorite, but the can kind have added sugars and corn starch.

Ken, WTG not gaining over the holidays. Now that your company is gone you can relax and get back into the swing of things.

Gator if those weird menus work for you, go for it. I know what you mean about keeping busy. I drift to the same place. Do you think we will ever change that thinking. I bet skinny people don't do that.

Heartmom, that's how this girls is. When she raises her head she throws up. I guess I thought you took something on a regular basis to keep it at bay.

Fruit, no have not booked a flight, I want to wait and see what happens with the biopsy first. I should do it soon.

Teensy, have fun at your slumber party.

Bob, I drink about 4 cups of coffee each morning at work, but it is decaf. I hardly ever drink caffenine.

Cheryl, interetinga bout the caffenine. Someone told me that diet soft drinks actually hinder wt loss as they do something to your metabolism and digestion.

Deb, the pizza crust doesn't crisp up. I had to eat it with a fork. You can't get them to go. I don't know why. I slid the leftovers into a box, but did as the waiter to put a piece of foil in it first. It worked fine. Maybe they will work on that if it goes over well. Funny how we put off doing those things we don't like to do. Like bills, taxes, forms, etc. I have 2 chores like that that I'm dreading. The brace is called a V-lok. Acutally feels pretty good. Especially when we walk. What a nightmare with Michael, but glad the outcome was good. I guess he won't be doing anymore filmns with this girl. I think your letter did the trick. I didn't care for te Yoga, Not enough activity to me. Lots of the moves I was afraid would hurt my back. I like to know that I have done something.

Chris, hope you got out there and exercised. I think once you get into it you will like it.

Suzy, what a good NY resolution. I love to organize things. hate clutter.

Woodfrogs, congrats on the 1 lb. Take whatever you can get.

Ashley, have a greattime on your trip. I think talking with a nutritionist would be so interesting. I'm sure you will do fine while you are there. Got a big laugh about the coffee not making you overwt. So true.

Monet, where are you? Hope things are ok.

Well, I'm starving. Those eggs I had at 6:00 didn't last long. Off to get some yogurt.

Oh, I weighed this morning, but I forgot what it was. Can yo beleive that. It wasn't down I know that. I had to weigh at PT and his scale was way off.

Have a great day.

Jackie

Good morning all!
I weighed in and was at 190. That's down two since I started (1/1/04), but yesterday, I was 185...go figure! I was feeling a bit puffy this morning so I am going to weigh tomorrow (which is my actual two week mark) and take the weight I like best! Even with only two pounds, I will not give up! I know that eventually my body will kick in and the weight will fall off. Two weeks isn't that long and I know I'm losing inches b/c my clothes are fitting much better. Eating was good yesterday. We had a birthday party this morning at work and I brought a legal appetizer ( "Hanky Panky"- velveeta melted with sausage & spread on party rye) and I had 2 pieces of that and some apples someone had brought to go with caramel dip (skipped the dip). The Krispy Kremes didn't even tempt me. I feel great! And I Jazzercised last night.
Here's my attempt at replying to everyone....I always read every single post, but don't always reply:
TALITHA: I hope you get to feeling better soon. I'd get that dr by the collar if you don't. It's ridiculous how long you've been feeling bad. Have you been tested for mono?
PANCHO: I agree with you on not taking Lane to the dr. I figured after the break all our kids would be over the sickies, but we had to send one home yesterday with flu-like symptoms.

HEART: I've heard that Outlook has a lot of problems and compatibility issues. HOpe everything's cool now!
TRISH: I have a tremendous amount of admiration for Jordan and all of our soldiers and their families. You're in my thoughts and prayers!
JACK-K: Hope that therapy does its job and you're feeling better soon.
TEENSY: Pizza sounds so yummy! I think that will be my Saturday night dinner! That WW crust is delish! I use the Betty Crocker cookbook recipe and use WW flour.
CHERYL: Thanks for the caffeine info. I've really cut back. I only have one diet coke in the morning and that's usually it. LOTS of water now!
SUZY: I didn't make a NY resolution, but I have been doing some major cleaning out and decluttering too. Isn't it a great feeling to get rid of those things that just don't bless you!?
WOODFROGS: Congrats on WIW!
DEB: It was 23 degrees on my way to work this morning and honestly, I didn't think it was that bad! HA! I enjoy the cool weather, but by about mid- February, I'm ready for it to go. Then I enjoy the warm weather and by August, I'm ready for that to go too! :lol: I guess we want what we don't have, huh? Your schedule makes my head spin! The joy of teenagers, huh?
GATOR: I just want to say for what it's worth, I have an unending amount of respect for you! You have taken your food limitations in stride and really made lemonade out of your lemons...can you have lemonade???? :lol: I think if I was in your shoes, I might have thrown in the towel, but you really make the best of things and that is such a wonderful, positive way to be. I hope all of the people in your ilfe realize what a blessing you are!
EVERYONE I MISSED: Happy Sugarbusting!!!!!

Everyone have a great day!
Jennifer

Good Wednesday morning everyone. I was still up this morning at 122#; that's about up 2#'s from where I've been staying. I really think I am building more muscle tone though, so I may start gaining a little. As long as it is muscle, I don't mind. I think some of this was the "sampling" I did this past weekend.

Do any of you know of any good videos that target the back. I have back fat that I can't get rid of for anything! That is my only real problem area now. My stomach looks o.k. until I bend over, and then it looks like a granny's butt it's so wrinkled. But, I can deal with that, I guess. I want to tone up my back area....so any suggestions are welcome.

I got to the gym this morning and got my full workout in, and then went by Wal-Mart to get Lane a pair of shoes for her picture; she only owns tennis shoes. I then got my morning fix at Starbucks, and came back home so DH could go to work.

Britt has a field trip today to the library and then a picnic at the park, but it looks like it might rain; I hope it holds off. I would love for it to rain, but not until after her picnic.

BOB: I can understand your frustration and grief. I had a collie as a child who my parents paid very little for because he had hip dysplasia from the day he was born. We loved him and gave him the best life, and he stayed with us for nearly 8 years, until he couldn't get up at all anymore. My dad was having to carry him outside to go to the bathroom. He brought us so much joy, and was who I cried to when things went "wrong" in my life (you know when you are a kid, that means petty little stuff, but he always listened and gave me lots of kisses). He was my buddy. I miss him to this day; he had such a gentle soul. I hope this woman has that dog spayed and keeps her away from any male dogs. You are putting your company before us??? The nerve :lol: .

Deb: Just skip the poll this week; it's already Wed. We don't care. Think of something for next week and don't worry about this week. You've got enough going on!! Great letter; way to go MOM!! What a mess.

chrisd: I say weigh in the morning with nothing on but your underwear, if even that. :yikes: How is Dominic's gagging thing going? Did you have him evaluated?

Suzy: It feels great to get things organized, eh?

Wood: A # is a #. Better to see it go down than up or the same. Keep up the good work.

jackieO: Enjoy the few days away with DF. My birthday isn't until Feb 1st, but it is sneaking up on me. I will be officially closer to 40 on this birthday than 30 (36). Oh well, I am just happy to have another year!

Jack-K: My dad has a bad back and owns an inversion table; it really helps him a lot. I have tried it, and although it makes my back feel well, the blood rushes to my head and I get dizzy. His is the full standing up one; I hear thay have one that inverts you just from the waist down; I'd like that one better, I think. I injured my back several years ago, and it often moves out of place in the lower portion of my back, and that table seems to re-adjust it. Hope the PT pays off for you.

Well, I better run!!

Take care & God Bless!!
Nat

Hey guys...ok so its 1107am and NO I did not excersise...I am making the commitment to start tomorrow....I did actually try but there is something wrong with my machine...I almost fell off of it...so Im gonna have DH check it tonight when he gets home...and I WILL work out tomorrow. I went to my moms to weigh and I am STILL 3LBS up. Since I have been so good since last Monday (except the bagel) I can only imagine what I actually gained from the holidays. So instead of 9lbs I have 12lbs to go before my first goal...and I have to say that just sucks...but its my own fault.

JACKIEO - thanks for keeping it real...that is so true about not getting this big from Coffee.

JACKIE - I cannot even imagine laying upside down like that for a minute let alone 3...good for you for being able to do it.

DEB - Everyone said the same thing about why the reunion was last night and the finale onight...very wierd! Great letter I might add...I was impressed! :) Good job Michael for his hard work and huge accomplishments. What a little ***** that girl is...Im curious to see what happens to her.

Chris

NAT - we were posting at the same time. Yeah I did have a light pair of sweats on and a tee shirt and socks...maybe that was a pound....lol But I always weigh in clothes just not shoes...so I need to be consistent with that! Dominic's last "gag" throw up was Oct 20th...he has thrown up since but it wasnt from anything but something getting caught in his throat. He still has texture issues for some reason...he will still gag if he doesnt like something...he is very picky like that. But at least its just a gag without anything coming out. Im just glad that i didnt have to do the throat scope thing. Thank you for asking!

Chris

Morning all!

It was a busy day yesterday; today should be a little quieter.

As it turns out almost all I ate were salads yesterday. Here's the menu:

Bfast: 2 slices WW bread with margerine
lunch: black and blue salad from O'charly's (steak and blue cheese)
Snack: low-fat cottage cheese and an apple)
dinner: salad bar from Ruby Tuesday's.

I guess I got my 7 servings of fruits and veggies!

Right now I'm eating toast with PB for breakfast and will go out for lunch. But I think I will be able to be home for dinner tonight.

Talitha--Talitha--I make a "hot pizza dip" that is legal (and great with triscuits). You take 8 oz of creme cheese and mix a a TBL or two of italian seasoning into it and spread it across the bottom of a small baking dish. Then cover the top with some pizza sauce (Ragu is SF). Then I sprinkle some red papper flakes and a covering of mozerella and parmesaen cheese. Then top with a couple of TBS of chopped green pappers and onions. Bake at 350 till it is warmed through and the cheese is melted. Serve with sturdy crakers (like a said Triscuits are great) and you've got a great snack (men, especially just love this).

JackieO--It's good to hear from you! Only 12 lbs from goal--WOW! I know you'll get there.

Laurie--You'll get there!

Trish--Maybe it will be over-over there before then! I'll keep you and Jordan in my prayers!

Jackie--Actually a slaw sandwich isn't bad--I've had then before!

Marie--Good to hear from you!

Julia--Glad you are feeling better! Don't over do it--you don't want a relapse!

Gator--Down a pound--maybe I'll have to try your breakfasts! If it is working go for it! Does your DH eat the same thing you do in the morning? I hope you don't mind me asking questions, but I'm curious. Do you cook in the morning or do you heat up leftovers for your breakfasts? I may start doing this myself. If I eat cereal in the morning I'm famished by 10:00. I know protein does so much better.

Missy--You are too funny girl! Good luck with your visit to the BS3000 (boobie smasher 3000). Once I get two or three normal checkups in a row I will only have to ride the silver saddle once every two or three years, but I'm afraid the mammograms will remain a yearly chore!

Colleen--Thanks for the link to the liquid splenda site!

Nat--the Special K ad annoys me too--but not as much as they used too. I know it produces a lot of $ of Susanne and I figure with the big crash they might need it!

BOB--I agree with you about the puppies. They should have either gone to a no kill sheter or been given away to people who would have cared for them. I had a puppy once that, when I took him for his first ver visit, I was told he had a bad heart and wouldn't live long. They suggested I not get attached--yeah right. My sweet puppy lived a happy life for 8 years before he dies peacefully in his sleep one night. They don't really know.

Teish--I'm sitting here reading your post, sipping my morning coffee. . . Sigh, I can only give up so much. ;-)

Deb--Don't know what kicked in, but I was just so inspired watching her skate! Sounds like you've been pretty busy. Also sounds like Michael needs a computer of his own! Glad things turned out ok on his nomination.

Crhis--I'm with you, MUST have the coffee!

Suzy--Sounds like you are doing great. it's wonderful when the cravingd subside. I can't belive how little the sweet stuff matters to me now!

Barbara--WTG on the loss!

WIW--I am down a pound this week--making 13.5 since the surgery! Woo HOO!

I hope WIW is good to everyone!

Susan

As far as the Special Kay pop-up;whatever helps the sight....I am all for. 'Nuf said. I actually like to see lots of the pop-ups. I ordered magazines from the last one. Whatever works, Suzanne...keep it up!!

Anyway, I wanted to jump on and post the recipe for the cookies I made over the weekend that I cannot stay out of. If you do not have willpower you may not want to make them :lol: . They were already on the board, but I don't have a name on my printout as to who posted it, so I will just post it how I made it.

Chocolate Walnut Clusters (I used Pecans):

1/2 cup stone-ground whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup flax meal (optional)
1 egg
1/4 cup butter
1/2 Agave
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 squares un-sweetened baker's chocolate
2 1/2 cups chopped walnuts (I used pecans...and probably used closer to 2 3/4 cups)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt chocolate and set aside. Combine flour, baking powder, salt & flax meal; set aside. On high speed of mixer, beat egg for 1 minute. Add butter, Agave & vanilla, and beat for another minute on high. Add flour mixture and melted chocolate; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Fold in nuts. Drop by teaspoon onto a cookie sheet greased with non-stick spray. Bake 12 minutes. Makes approx. 32 cookies.

The batter seemed kinda runny/wet, but once they baked, the consistency was perfect. They turned out awesome, and I will definately be making them again. They are almost brownie like with lots of nuts throughout.

Take care, and have a great day.
Nat

Good Morning All

We are back in the deep freeze here again to-day. It's -22C or -8F which is darn cold. I certainly won't be going out walking in it to-day. A quick run to the stores then home again. I made the first batch of bread in my new bread machine yesterday and it turned out delicious. I used the flour combination of sgww and sgww pastry flour plus gluten from SUSAN's recipe and it turned out perfect. I resisted eating any last night, except a few little knobs off of the top as the top was a little uneven so I had to try to level it off. :lol: Everytime I woke up during the night I was thinking about the crust of bread I would be having for breakfast. I had that at 7 a.m. this morning with my coffee and later on I had two eggs scrambled with some tomato and seasoned with cajun seasoning. That was yummy. The rest is cut up and waiting to go in the freezer. I'm thinking of using some for french toast tomorrow for breakfast. When I was surfing last night I found a recipe for chicken cooked on a bed of bulgur wheat with cream of mushroom soup and a packet of dry onion soup mix. That is what I am planning for dinner tomorrow. Would do it to-day but as I am alone this evening and have to go out at 6 p.m. for badminton will probably go out for an early supper.

Trishaloo - Will keep you and Jordan in my thoughts. It must be a very worrying time for you but as you say what can you do. Hope things ease up over there before he gets there.

Kengjw - Sounds like you have had a very trying and busy time. Hope you are feeling better and take care.

Gator - Glad to see that you're handling your new diet well and beginning to lose again. It does seem strange eating 'dinner' for breakfast although I think I could handle it if someone else would cook it for me :). I know that getting in adequate protein does stop those cravings and hunger pangs. Anyday when I don't have enough protein are the days when I am more likely to feel like munching. And I'm with you on keeping busy. That was my problem in the couple of weeks after the holidays before my activities started again. I was eating from boredom. Good luck on your French movie report.

Jenn28 - That was a great article. Too bad though that they don't mention SB.

Fruitloupe - Don't work too hard at school. Good luck with the boobie smasher.

Teensybean - Hope you enjoyed your Mom's visit and the movies. Did it turn into a slumber party?

Cherylco - Thanks for the info about the caffeine. I know that I am drinking way too much of the stuff lately.

Deb - WTG on the bargains you got yesterday. The oatmeal coconut cookies were store bought and they were good but I don't plan on buying any more in the near future. They are the first sweet cookies I have bought in a LONG time and just had a longing for something sweet. So I'm glad the bag is empty and I can get back on track. We are in a deep chill up here again and I sure wish I was back in a warmer climate. Maybe I should become a snowbird and spend the whole winter in Florida. ;). That's quite a problem you had with that girl at the school. Hope you can get some satisfaction from that principal. She sounds like a b....ch too.

ChrisD - I too like those pita pizzas. I tried them for the first time a couple of weeks ago and thought they were yummy.

SuzyB156 - Isn't that a great feeling when you have a good cleanup and get rid of all the clutter. I should start again soon :). Too bad it doesn't stay uncluttered for long.

Woodfrogs - Glad to see you are down a pound this morning. Slowly but surely wins the race.

JackieO - Have a good vacation.

JackK - Sounds like that PT gave you quite a workout. I sure wouldn't like to try standing on my head even for one minute. The line dancing class was fun. Most of the steps come back once you start doing them again. Also it helps that we are a combined level 1 and 2 class. My legs felt a bit tired when I was finished but I certainly need the exercise. The tomato soup I had was Campbell's condensed. I didn't realize before that it had added sugar. I'll have to find a different brand. I've used the Heinz ready to serve before which I don't think has added sugar but have not been able to find any lately. I've had a problem with vertigo in the past which the doctor said was probably caused by an inner ear problem. He suggested I take half a Gravol tablet which did help.

Monet - We miss you. Hope you are feeling o.k.

Fillise - Reading about your hot pizza dip is making me hungry. I see I'll have to add a few more items to my shopping list.

I can see quite a few new posts since I started typing this but I have to get out and brave the cold and do some grocery shopping. Will try to catch up later.

Have a good day everyone.

Marie.

I contacted PeoplePc about my problem and they said it's probably an older version of the software I'm running. So I'm going to download the newer one and see if it works. If not, then I'll do what CHERYLCO said and hopefully that will work. Anyway, today is pretty uneventful. I did my 3 mile tape and got it outta the way. WIW- I weighed 172. Down 1 from last WIW, but still have 2 more "holiday" pounds to go. These are really being stubborn, taking alot longer to get off than I anticipated! Breakfast was an orange and half cup of Fiber One with milk(carb countdown) and an additional cup of CC milk. Just had vanilla NSA yogurt for a snack. Lunch will be leftover beans and sausage with a salad. I haven't made my mind up what supper will be.

DEB- I would love to come to the SB get together. But my finances are AWFUL right now. Besides, no one is here to watch the kids. I wouldn't even think about asking hubby, tried that once and we got into a HUGE fight,etc..hubby can really be a jerk at times.

278/172/145

Oh yea, I saw a thing on TV last night that was stating that women shouldn't cut their milk and dairy out of their daily intake. Even if doing "low carb". They say milk can cut hunger also. You need the calcium, your bones can start deterorating(sp) in your 30's. I think 3 cups of milk supplies your RDA. Or switch it up with other dairy products. I'm big on cheese and yogurt,lol.

CHRIS- Does your son have Oral Diversion? Sounds like he may. If so, therapy can do wonders.

HEART - What is Oral Diversion?

HiedieHo All!

Just a quick drop in for a belated story for MM. Will get on later to catch up.

During the waning years of the depression in a small Idaho community, I
used to stop by Mr. Miller's roadside stand for farm fresh produce as
the season made it available. Food and money were still extremely scarce and bartering was used extensively.

One day Mr. Miller was bagging some early potatoes for me. I noticed a
small boy, delicate of bone and feature, ragged but clean, hungrily
apprising a basket of freshly picked green peas.

I paid for my potatoes but was also drawn to the display of fresh green
peas. I am a pushover for creamed peas and new potatoes. Pondering the peas, I couldn't help overhearing the conversation between Mr. Miller and the ragged boy next to me.

"Hello Barry, how are you today?"

"H'lo, Mr. Miller. Fine, thank ya. Jus' admirin' them peas ... sure look
good."

"They are good, Barry. How's your Ma?"

"Fine. Gittin' stronger alla' time."

"Good. Anything I can help you with?"

"No, Sir. Jus' admirin' them peas."

"Would you like to take some home?"

"No, Sir. Got nuthin' to pay for 'em with."

"Well, what have you to trade me for some of those peas?"

"All I got's my prize marble here."

"Is that right? Let me see it."

"Here 'tis. She's a dandy."

"I can see that. Hmmmmm, only thing is this one is blue and I sort of go
for red. Do you have a red one like this at home?"

"Not zackley ... but almost."

"Tell you what. Take this sack of peas home with you and next trip this
way let me look at that red marble."

"Sure will. Thanks Mr. Miller."

Mrs. Miller, who had been standing nearby, came over to help me. With a smile she said, "There are two other boys like him in our community,
all three are in very poor circumstances. Jim just loves to bargain with
them for peas, apples, tomatoes, or whatever. When they come back with their red marbles, and they always do, he decides he doesn't like red* after all and he sends them home with a bag of produce for a green* marble or an orange one, perhaps."

I left the stand smiling to myself, impressed with this man. A short time
later I moved to Colorado but I never forgot the story of this man, the boys, and their bartering.

Several years went by, each more rapid that the previous one. Just recently I had occasion to visit some old friends in that Idaho community and while I was there learned that Mr. Miller had died. They were having his viewing that evening and knowing my friends wanted to go, I
agreed to accompany them.

Upon arrival at the mortuary we fell into line to meet the relatives of the deceased and to offer whatever words of comfort we could. Ahead of us in line were three young men. One was in an army uniform and the other two wore nice haircuts, dark suits and white shirts ...all very professional looking.

They approached Mrs. Miller, standing composed and smiling by her
husband's casket. Each of the young men hugged her, kissed her on the cheek, spoke briefly with her and moved on to the casket.

Her misty light blue eyes followed them as, one by one, each young man stopped briefly and placed his own warm hand over the cold pale hand in the casket. Each left the mortuary awkwardly, wiping his eyes.

Our turn came to meet Mrs. Miller. I told her who I was and mentioned
the story she had told me about the marbles. With her eyes glistening,
she took my hand and led me to the casket. "Those three young men who just left were the boys I told you about. They just told me how they appreciated the things Jim "traded" them. Now, at last, when Jim could not change his mind about color or size...they came to pay their debt."

"We've never had a great deal of the wealth of this world," she confided, "but right now, Jim would consider himself the richest man in
Idaho."

With loving gentleness she lifted the lifeless fingers of her deceased
husband. Resting underneath were three exquisitely shined red marbles.

Moral: We will not be remembered by our words, but by our kind deeds.
Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath.

Today ... I wish you a day of ordinary miracles ...
......... A fresh pot of coffee you didn't make yourself
.........An unexpected phone call from an old friend
.........Green stoplights on your way to work
........ The fastest line at the grocery store
.........A good sing-along song on the radio
......... Your keys right where you left them

They say it takes a minute to find a special person, An hour to
appreciate them, A day to love them, But an entire life to forget them.


sef aka Shirley

Good afternoon. I'm so excited I lost 1.5 lbs. this week. Lots better than my 1/2 lb. last week. My eating has been good and I'm proud I'm doing well. I walked this morning. The weather is super here for this time of the year. I know it can't last so I'm enjoying it while I can. I'm having to learn to cook for one since my DH is working nights now. Its strange to cook for one.

SuzyB- I'm sure envying you with getting organized. I so need to do that. But oh dear where to start...

Woodfrog- Congradulations on losing one pound... Good job.

Debilli- Congradulations to Micheal for the nomination. What an honor. Sorry he had so much trouble with that girl. Wow your weather is wonderful, glad you're getting to walk in it..

jackieO- Have fun on your vacation. Sounds like you'll have help in your friend staying OP....

cherylco- Congrads on staying the same. Some time thats good. Next week will probably be a nice drop.

Jack-K- Hate that you didn't like yoga. I always wanted to do that. Hope things get better and better soon.

Jenn28- Way to go girl... Congrads on the 2 lbs. Keep up the good work.

Pancho- Sounds like you're building muscle. I hope when I get down I'm as good as you are about maintaining..

chrisd- I'll bet you have a good loss next week. EEEK I weigh in my night clothes.

Fillise- You sure did get in the salads. Good for you eating them....

Rosalie- Oh my gosh that you've made me so hungry for homemade bread.... Yum Yum...

heartmom- Sure hope you get your PC problem fixed.

Hope I didn't miss anyone. Have a great day.

Sef- That was beautiful. Thanks for posting it..

Oral Diversion is when many foods can cause a child to gag upon entering their mouth etc.. It usually has to do with certain kinds of textures,etc..I know a little girl that has OD and some foods like Cheerios, and mashed potatoes cause her to start gagging. She's made alot of improvement considering she used to be solely tube fed. She goes to therapy.

Boy is it pretty outside. I can hardly wait to get out and get my walk. It's 68 and the sun is shining. WIW was at 159 so down 2 from last week and still up 3.5 over the holidays.

Deb...how terrible for Michael to have to go through all that when he has worked so hard. I'm glad they didn't strip him of his nomination.

Jack-K...my face feels funny just reading about you being upside down. That would not work..LOL

JackieO...I bet it won't take you a year to get off the last 12. That's as close to goal as I've gotten and then I blew it...agh...Use me as an example as to what NOT to do. *smile*

Monet...sending love and hugs your way.

Talitha...glad to hear you are feeling better but sorry you are still so sick. I hope you mend quickly now that they found your ear infections.

Poncho...that is great that you are getting more muscle. I agree the extra pounds are worth it if they are muscle. Muscle helps burn the fat. Not that you have much to burn at 20 something percent. That is great.

Toni..WTG on your weight loss this week.

Heart..WTG getting the pounds off ...I bet the other two will be off before you know it.

I hate that I can't get to every one because each of you is a blessing but if I don't get offline, I won't get my walk in.

Love and hugs,
Crystle

235/159/140

Good Morning all--

Just wanted to jump on and get my posting done before Mom gets here. She still hasn't decided if she will spend the night, but we will have fun anyway. I have everything ready so all she has to do is enjoy the movies. Dh left this morning to drive his brother back home. He had some surgery done, and hasn't been home for awhile. Dh is going to help him shovel snow and such. He will be back tomorrow sometime.

WIW was back down to 158, which is where I was at before Christmas. Except that I saw 156 for one day!! I am really going to try to get these last pounds gone. WTG all of you losers, and hang in there for the rest of us!!

Suzy-- Boy do I need to get some painting and cleaning done. I just can't get in the mood. Here it is almost the 15th and I haven't even emptied the file cabinet of last years paid bills!! Congrats on your eating!! I have seen Monet posting at the LCC the last few days. She was put back on Atkins for awhile by her Dr. She also said something about having Vertigo??

Wood-- Good for you girl. A pound is a pound is a pound!

Deb-- Are you trying to rub that in?? I would love to see 54....let alone 74!! Enjoy it. I can't believe that girl would do that to someone that she has worked projects with like that. Jealousy can do horrible things to some people. Good for you, that letter was great. Mom and I are going to watch How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days, Seabiscut, and Pirates Of The Carribean. I have seen all of these, but Mom wants to see them. NO ICE CREAM! I made some SF Banana Cream pudding. I have a recipe for General Tso's Chicken which is one of Mom's favorites. I will make that for dinner if she stays.

JackieO-- Have a great time, and enjoy your friend, and the shopping.

Cheryl-- HI!

Jack-k-- Dh brace is cloth, with metal stays up both sides of the back bone, and also on each side. Then it laces up both sides like a corset, and velcro's in the front. It was spendy too, but not that much. Hope the PT will make a big difference for you.

Jenn- WTG! 2 pounds is fantastic!! When I started SB I didn't lose anything for the first month. Then I wooshed, and lost 4 pounds. I decided on the pizza because it is something my Mom likes. I have been staying away from all the starches but my morning cereal.....oh well, the things we do for those we love!! Ha Ha!!

Pancho-- If you find a good exercise for the back let me know. I have a problem there too.

Chrisd-- Come on girlfriend.....we are waitng for you over on the exercise board!! You won't believe how great you feel after a couple of days!!

Fillise-- That black and blue salad sure sounds good. I love bleu cheese dressing....not too sure of just the cheese though. You are welcome for the info on the liquid splenda.

Rosalie-- I don't envy you that cold. We are over our cold spell. I love my WW bread out of the bread machine. Mom is coming today. I still don't know if she will spend the night. I sure hope so. Dh is gone for the night to help his brother.

Sef-- Thank you for sharing that with us....it brought tears to my eyes.

Country-- Way to Go, it will all come off eventually. Good job!!

Catching up before I head out.

Oh I am taking a computer home tonight that I bought from the company when we got new ones. Now I have to decide to get my DSL hooked back up or just get a dial up connection. We don't really use it much at home (except for SB). But at least I will be able to get on over the weekends and chat if we ever get back to it.

Gonna hurry home and get my walk in. Will do some wt training too. I really miss my situps and leg exercises. I cut exercises out of all my magazines. Think I will sort thru them and come up with some other things I can do.

Burritos for dinner. Already made so that will be easy.

Jenn, that's what weighing everyday does. One day yo are happy, the next day *#@. Maybe this day you are retaining water or had a heavy dinner. Try again tomorrow. Like your positive attitude though. You will succeed.

Pancho, for your back: Put right knee on a bench, chair, etc. Put wt inleft hand and pull up on an angle like you are starting a lawn mower. I do 30 and then switch to other side. You can really feel the muscle in your back being worked. Thanks for the cookie recipe, they sound good.

Chris, if your machine isn't working, do you have some videos or somewhere to just walk? Just bite the bullet and do it. You will like it I promise.

Fillise, I love the O'Charley's black and bleu salad. Except I ask for bleu cheese dressing instead of the ceasars. Glad to see you are still losing after the surgery. Woo Hoo!

Rosalie, I'm glad your bread turned out so good. I didn't care for it. I now use my bread machine for pizza dough. I will check on that tomato soup. I love it. Glad the line dancing was fun. I knew you would pick it right back up.

Heart, dairy also helps you lose wt faster. Lots of promotioons lately on that one. Glad you got your puter fixed.

Sef, I have seen that story before, but it always brings a tear to my eyes.

Toni, WTG girl. 1.5 is awesome. You are doing so good. Yes, we need to take advantage of this weather while we can.

Country, congrats on the 2.5. You are going in the right direction, wish I could say the same. Enjoy that warm walk. Mine is going to be in the 30's.

Teensy, congrats on geteting back to your pre-holiday wt. I knew you would do it quickly. Now, if I could do the same. I love General's chicken. But I don't think I would make it. Much rather buy it out. Call me lazy.



have a great OP evening everyone. Talk to you tomorrow.

Jackie.

EVENING EVERY BUDDY!! :wave:


Have y'all been over to the main board recently? SUZANNE is thinking about
a subscription series for the board. The cost is not bad, and it gets rid of all the pop ups and the side ads....I told her to SIGN ME UP!!!

Sounds like everyone has had a good day....and here's hoping that y'all have a great evening!!!

I'm on a drive by ( I think Debbie is rubbing off on me :s: ) I'll try to get back later...

BOB

Evening All:wave:

Was able to copy the posts that were up since I posted earlier today so I could work on the laptop. It's taking me at double the time to type on this computer as it does with the desktop. This one you don't see what you are typing right away, and then boom, you get a line, then have to fix all the typos-plus the problem with the keyboard, but like I said, YOU'RE ALL WORTH IT!!!:)

Got out and did my 4.5 miles, though it took me forever to get out there. I was looking for this item I got a bid on on Ebay and I couldn't find it and was going crazy - stupid me, it was in a box that I was trying to keep all my Ebay stuff in=DUH!:shrug:

JACKIE, have fun over in DC & VA, it's coldddd over there! Heck, forget the museums - hit TRADER JOES!!!!!! I hope you can get that extra day off - it's nice to be needed and all, but things won't fall apart without you for just one day, would they? A po-ho???

CHERYL, sounds like you are quite the computer wiz there - where'd you learn all about it. I'm just happy I can turn the computer on most days. I need to ask MICHAEL everything!

JACKK, hope you'll be able to do something soon that will provide some relief. Can't imagine lying upside down, I think I would get a massive headache. Yoga isn't for everyone and there are different ones. The one we do is Hatha and it's not hard at all. They say to never to the poses if you feel any pain. Also, I think it's better with a teacher because if you don't do the pose right you CAN hurt yourself and she's there to help reposition you. I think that's how I hurt my shoulder, trying to do the candle pose! I'd like to try pilates one day, looks interesting.

JENN, omg 23 degrees, I'd still be under the covers for sure-that NEVER happens here! Sounds like you are doing well - do you like your Jazzerize class? They don't have one around here - you'd think they would be more prevelant here in Miami, but they aren't.

PANCHO, can't help you with the videos, hate them, but I can suggest the Powerbelt! The belt has weights on it and the handles are attached to pulleys and they work the back. Check out www.WALKERSWAREHOUSE.COM - or call and speak to Josh Corn and he can tell you all about it (he's the Pres. of the Co). Thanks for giving me the go ahead to forget the poll this week:D I'll come up with something new for next week!

CHRIS, are you sure you hadn't been drinking before you got on your machine?:lol: Hope DH can fix it. Will be watching the boob-tube tonight to see TSL finale!

FILLISE, MICHAEL does have a computer of his own, but he has to use the computer on-line so that's the one everyone uses. In fact, we'll have to get him a new computer before he leaves for college - so then we'll have 2 laptops and a desktop here and MICHAEL will have a new computer at school. Thankfully, his Grandparents are gong to get it for hi for his Grad. present:D

PANCHO, I order lots of magazines on line as well, but I couldn't believe how cheap you can get some of them on Ebay! I'm ordering a sub. for my Dad for his birthday from Ebay. I don't think I'd be able to resist those cookies, not me:nono: Did I post that one?

ROSALIE, I love the bread machine I got - have lots of great recipes for it too. Was lucky to find a bread machine container by Tupperware for .25 cents. I can't make it much, I all of a sudden become a bread hog which normally I'm not, but there's nothing like hot bread! You'll have to let us know how that chicken recipe is. Keep your cold weather - don't send it south, please. Become a snowbird, you'll for sure be in good company down here - it's amazing how many Quebec cars you'll see over the next few months down here!

HEART, hope you get your computer fixed. Glad to see the scale coming down and you'll find yourself in new territory soon:D I agree, milk is important, or calcium in general.

SEF, loved that MM - made tears come to my eyes.

TONI, CONGRATS on that great loss this week! Sounds like you deserve it, you've worked hard for it.:D

COUNTRY, glad to hear the scale is moving downward for you. Sounds like you have nice weather too-isn't it lovely to walk in weather like that!

Okay, I have to go. My DM should be here soon - she's going to make dinner for MICHAEL so he won't starve, and then I have to go get LAUREN who is at the gym around 7pm. No idea when ELI is due home.

Will have to catch up with all other posts that came in after COUNTRY'S.

Toodles!!

Deb

Hello everyone:

All is well here! Lane smiled for a few pictures and then had a total meltdown. I guess you take what you can get at this age. The Disney store had a huge 75% clearance sale so I picked up a few things there. I was good though and didn't spend too much money. I did have my rings cleaned and my finger measured. I am going to have to have my ring sized down 1/2 size to a 6 1/2; that is what it was when we got married, but I had it sized to a 7 after having Britt. I will send it out next month (after V-day).

chrisd: Hope you get your machine fixed. Sorry about the Holiday weight gain; it happens to the best of us. Glad Dominic is doing better with the gag thing. I am taking Britt to a Naturopathic doctor on Monday (insurance doesn't pay) to see if we can do something to get her off this inhaler; I don't like her to be on steroids for so long at one time. They can test for several allergens (food & environmental). I hope it doesn't get too expensive.

Fillise: You've lost 13.5#'s in 6 weeks??? Wow, what gives?

Rosalie: Does the Bread machine have a timer? I love that option; I can set the timer and wake up to a warm loaf of bread in the morning if I want to.

heart: You are getting so close to the 160's......you will be there soon.

Toni: congrats on the 1.5#'s; that is fantastic. You s/b proud.

Country: Glad the numbers are starting to come back down for you. My last body fat test was 26.9%, which wasn't even in the good category for my age. The good category for my age is 24%; that is my goal. If I can do better than that, fine...but I will be happy with the good range.

Teensy: Enjoy the time with your DM. I ordered some personal training books, so I am sure I will get some new ideas out of there for my back. I also ordered some Windsor Pilates DVD's and am going to try to do that a few times of week for strengthening and toning. I will let you know of anything new that I learn for that stubborn back fat!

Jack-K: I already incorporate that exercise into my routine, along with others (like the row with the pully, and the lat pulldown, etc...) They have a new assisted dip machine; that is an awesome workout; I will have to use it more. It works tris, bis & back. I think I just tend to get impatient. I see results everywhere else, and that area is a hard area to see results for me. I guess I need to devote a bit more time to it.

I've had my green beans in teh crockpot all day with some garlic and onions and they are starting to smell delicious. My chicken didn't thaw out enough though, so I gotta go think of something else.

Talk to you all later,
Nat

Good evening everyone. Just finished dinner and thought I would pop on here. My menu for the day has been. A piece of cashew butter toast and some juice, Lunch- A turkey breast sand. on pita bread with lettuce, tomato, bell pepper and onion.... MMM good. Snack- Some legal fruit salad Dinner- A pork chop, brussel sprouts and a big salad. Might have some kind of snack later like jello. So all in all my day has been good. Only thing I didn't get my water in.

CountryMom- Woo Hoo on the 2 lb. loss. I've got 5 1/2 to go for pre Christmas weight. We can do this...

Teensy- Way to go on being down to your before Christmas weight. You're doing great. Hope you and your Mom are having a really good time..

Jack K- Glad you got a computer at home now. Burritos sounds so good....

Bob- Have a good evening.

Debilli- Good job getting that 4.5 in. Wow thats such along way. Well wonder if I'm bidding on any of your things on ebay? I've got quite a few things I'm bidding on. Clothes items.

Pancho- Glad you got a few smiling pictures before the big melt down...

Have a great evening everyone....

Woo hoo check it out....Lawana is back! We got 4 miles in today. It felt great not only to walk but to have an old friend back. She is working now but wants to get back walking because she gained all 10 pounds back.

Thank you Toni...yes, we will get this off. If I keep my mouth shut from the nibbles. *smile*

Sorry this is short but I only had a sec to say howdy and I want to post on the exercise board still.

Love and hugs,
Crystle

HiedieHo All!

Sorry I haven't been here. Jut been busy. After NH Monday I went to Radiology for r shldr xray. Yesterday got a call from doctor's office to make an appointment with another doctor. He's a doctor of Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery. I have an appointment for Monday afternoon. Hopefully it's just old age and arthritis. Tomorrow am going for bloodwork as I have been feeling crappy yesterday and today. This is my GOLDEN YEARS!!!

Yesterday was the PW's January luncheon. I took the SF Choc. Chcake. It was very well received. I didn't do too well, had tastes of everything!

I enjoyed receiving all the e-mails when the board was down. It shows how determined we are to keep in touch. Glad some of you liked my MM story, brought a tear to my eye when I received it.

HAve not gone back to swimming yet. If UTI is starting up again don't feel comfortable being in the pool.

DEB: What would we do without you? You do a terrific job of keeping us informed about so many things. Glad you think we are worth it! Sorry to read about the problem with Michael's application. At least he received unanamous support from the committee. Seems like the girl should have some kind of ounishment. What happened with her application. Don't you wonder how some people get to be in authority? The principal needs some lessons I think.

FILLISE: Loved your Kwan piece. I totally agree. I really do admire that young lady for her ability to accept failures and not let them defeat her. You don't blame the ice or judges in life, we should realize that we just weren't at our best. I have not been at my best for a while now. Tijme to follow her example.

TYSGRAMMY: Don't remember seeing your name before. Nice to meet you and welcome!

YELLOWROSE: How great that you are coming to the LA get-together!

JACKK: Seems lke you have a lot on your plate right now. I know about back problems first hand. The corset is so much fun to wear, sure helps the posture though, couldn't bend if life depended on it! PT can be a real help, just be patient it takes time. Hope your mammo is Okay. Prayers.

BOB: So sorry about the puppies. Don't worry your puppy is out there somewhere and he/she will find you!

JACKIEO: Can't believe the LA SB Gathering is only about 5 or 6 weeks away. Looking forqward to meeting you!

I hope I have covered everyone, I keep getting kicked off, says the program has performed an illegal operation!

Am going to sit and Xst now. Tine to relax. Like I've been working that hard!!!!!!!

Take care

This was my first day back to work. Made the day pretty good. Still some coughing, but nothing like I had been doing. Eating back on track. Will do my best to keep it that way. Here are a few replies, but from Mon & Tues. Have not read the board yet tonight. Read all the posts today while I was at work so that I could feel like I’m up with what’s going on with all my SB friends. Have missed doing that.

Some replies:

Debelli, Loved the MM, One More & Blessings in Disguise. Both really hit home for me today. All too often I surrender in defeat & give myself an excuse to eat, thus failing. Then the more I gain, the more I feel the failure, causing a vicious cycle resulting in more weight gain with a poor outlook. I’ve determined more than once to bring it to a stop & I do, but not long enough to get results. Last week I did great, losing 3 lbs, but this week they are back plus. Go figure! Where did I go wrong? I’m really not sure! But again I have failed in my attempt to stay on track. I’m beginning to wonder where it all will end. I have worked too hard to take the 60 lbs off to let them all come back, but a 20 lb gain is more than I am willing to allow myself, so I will give it "ONE MORE" try until I get it right.

Trish, New puter with DSL sounds great! I know you will enjoy it. I wouldn’t want to try my cable connection for anything. If you’re like me, getting those cookies out of the house is probably a wise choice. LOL Sorry to hear that Jordan may have to go "over there". I have 2 nephews there. One should be coming back within a few months. Has been there a good while among th heavy fighting in Tekrit. Ran over a live mine with his vechile one day. They said they didn’t understand why it did not explode. Been saying lots of prayers for that boy! I’ll be glad when he gets back state-side.

woodfrogs, Sounds like you did very well with all the tempting foods for the baptismal/birthday party. You should be very proud of yourself. I only hope I can do as well this weekend as I am hosting a 35th anniversary party for my DS & her DH. One of my DS is also a cake decorator & works at one of our local supermarkets here, so she’s doing the cake. My DN is coming early & will be making gumbo for the party. I plan to do an okra gumbo & brown rice so that I can eat & not feel deprived with the regular gumbo in the house. LOL I have finished her scrapbook that I plan to give her as a gift. They came on vacation with us a couple of years ago & we took her to her first lighthouse, which we both love. I had taken a lot of digital pics, so I got them printed up & created a scrapbook for her. I hope she likes it. I had fun doing it.

Cherylco, I had to :lol: at that "Fruedian Slip" too. Did a double take on that one. I wish too! :D Girl I cried with you when I read your post about finding your lost cat, but I am soooo sorry to hear about losing your dog! You are right about it being better to not linger, but it’s a lose regardless. Good move on your part to clean instead of eating away your sorrow.

Jenn 28, You’re right about the Amish Friendship Bread not being very SB friendly. I use to make it several years back & :love: it, but have not made it since starting SB. Hey, good luck with heading back to school. Sounds like a very wise move. In answer to your question about all the new Low Carb foods, I guess you are referring to some of the items I’ve noticed at WalMart. For instance, there is a section that has "LowCarb" baking goods. I have tried the Lemon cookie mix & really enjoyed them. DH liked them also. A little expensive, but I made them & at the end of the day stored the rest in a zip lock bag in the frig. They kept well. Also, Weight Watchers is getting in on it. They now have low carb frozen dinners. Tried my first one today & really found it good. Chicken & veggies in a garlic sauce. 9 carbs, 4 sugars. Added a small garden salad with a low carb dressing. Delish! A new board? Staples we keep on Hand??? Will have to check that out. Thanks.

FILLISE, I LOVE watching figure skating, so your MM about Michelle Kwan totally appealed to me and you are absolutely right, if she had given up she would have lost a lot more than a gold medal. Thanks Susan! It is more than the daily dos & don’ts that we need to focus on. I’ve always said that SB is a way of life for me, not just a WOE, so why do I allow myself to feel defeated when I fail to eat right? I do have too much to lose to let it defeat me now. I have lost before & I can do it again. Thanks for the reminder.

Gatorgal Yea, the chicken & stir-fry veggies for breakfast sounds a little strange, but if it will stop the cravings, then it’s worth it. I have been having a lot of cravings lately & need to address that with better choices also.

chrisd , Cauliflower with anchovies? That does sound a little different. I don’t know that I would have tried it either. LOL But sometimes we don’t eat things because of our mindset about it. Glad you tried it & like it.

Jack-K , I’ve read several posts that you have referred to your back, injections & PT, but I missed what the problem is? Hope it’s not anything too serious! Hey, I don’t know if I could handle a treadmill either. LOL Too clumsy. LOL I also have a Yoga tape, actually, a DVD & book. Never tried it, but think I need to, as I am still not up to anything too strenuous yet. Did you weigh in on the Discovery Heath board today? I was looking at it last night & saw that they have WIW AS WELL AS A MEAL PLAN & RECIPES. (Oops! I keep hitting the cap lock on this laptop. LOL) Anyway, some of the recipes sound really great. I printed them out & plan to try some of them as soon as I can go grocery shopping. Never heard of that Pizza Chain, but cheese crust sounds good. Hardee’s has a no carb burger? Hey, heard last night on TV that Burger King will be serving up low carb burgers without the buns! It’s time that some of those places give you a choice. We tried the Atkins-friendly wraps at Subway & I really liked them, but they are 3.99 each. That’s about right that they give you a better choice & charge us more for it. :(

Bella, Welcome to the board. Yes, I’m a little behind time, but so glad that you’ve joined in. Yes, SB is an excellent WOE for diabetics too. Hope you & your DH do well with it.

tysgrammy Good for you being able to weigh in. My nearest location is 2 hrs away, so I registered online for the challenge. Check out their meal plans & recipes online!

YellowRose, Good to see you back on the board. I think it’s great that you & Ray can coax each other out the door! I think if I had a walking partner that I would do better too. Maybe I could talk Jodi into walking with me. Hey, it’s worth a shot. Think I’ll ask her. We could go to the track, it’s just about a mile from her, so if I pick her up we could do a couple of miles. It would do her some good too. She’s lost 20 lbs since Winston (Little Bug) was born, but she needs to firm back up.

Talitha, I hate to lose posts, don’t you?

Teensy, That sounded so funny about your frig freezing because of the low temps. LOL Glad to hear that the temps are decent again. Hope your DH feels better soon. This crud sure is hanging on this year. Today is my first day back to work in 4 weeks. HUMMM, didn’t know they made liquid Splenda. How do you like it?

Heartmom, Sorry to hear that you are so stressed about your puter. I hate when I’m having trouble or trying to do something & can’t get it done. I have been trying to set up a Network for my laptop for the past few days. This is my second, third or fourth try. GGGGRRRRRR!!! I tried a hub but that didn’t work cause it would not allow me to use the cable connection without paying an extra amout for a new IP address. Then I bought a router which I was told would solve my problem. Well, I can get & sent email is all. I still cannot open a web page! I think I’ll just give up & just use the email to send things to myself so that I can read at work. That’s how I’m reading the board & doing my replies. I just can’t seem to find enough time at home to do it. Anyway, hope you get your problem solved! Hang in there Girl! I use Outlook Express. It’s ok. I like the stationary. I was using Incredimail but I’ve tried it twice & always end up having trouble with it so I uninstalled it again.


Fruitloupe, Glad to hear that you are eating OP! WTG Girl!

BOB, The whole liter had to be put down!? How sad! Was that the cute pictures you had posted a week or so ago?

Toni48, Great to hear that your DH has a new job & sounds like you’re doing great with your eating! Happy Belated Anniversary! :cp: :hat: :gift: :grouphug:

Rosalie Glad to hear that you’re eating better since that bag of cookies is gone :D You soumd like me when there’s something in the house that shouldn’t be there, I’m tempted to get rid of it ... the wrong way! :lol: Badmitton, line dancing...girl I HOPE I can be as active when I retire. LOL Keep it up!

JackieO, Have a good vacation! Looking forward to meeting you next month too.

kengjw, It’s good to have company, but oooh, it’s good to see them leave too. LOL Hope you recoup & feel back up to par soon. Glad you’re doing ok with this WOE & checking in to post. I get behind too, but am trying to back in the habit of checking the board & posting more often, as I really do need the encouragement that this board is so good in providing.

Pancho, How did the picture sitting go? Yeap, babies do get into a lot when they start getting around on their own. I put locks on my cabinets 16 years ago when my oldest GS was born & have never taken them off. LOL Just have to replace a few before our "Little Bug" gets old enough to get into them. One of the cutest pics I have of my oldest GS was taken in my grocery cabinet where I keep my can goods. He had taken some of them out & HE WAS SITTING INSIDE THE CABINET. lol I also have another one of him climbing in my dishwasher when I was trying to unload it one day. :lol: Memories.. He’s 16 now & I showed him some of those the last time he came to visit. LOL


Will copy last night & today's posts & read tomorrow at work. Will post again tomorrow night after work! :wave:

Hey my friends!

Once again - I'm on the fly but I wanted to report my WIW...I was at 284.5 this morning which is 8.5 pounds since last Monday. I'm very happy with that but I Know it will be slowing down soon.

DEB: Girl...yes we are always on the run! I'll just have to call you huh? As for the weather....who knows! It could be hot or freezing - I guess we really won't know until that week! It is getting so close! I can't wait - I've been telling all of my friends about y'all coming over! It will be so much fun for everyone! Have you heard from Tranquil and Serene? Are they coming - BOB said that yall haven't heard from them in a while....what's going on?

FILLISE: Yep - I go to the boob smasher tomorrow! I hope everything is ok. My mom died of breast cancer so they are starting me earlier than usual.....I'm sure I'll be ok! But, then again....we are talking about me!

HELLO to everyone! Sorry I haven't been posting to each and every one of you wonderful people but I just don't have the time. I love you all though and I'm thinking of you!!!

Missy
293/284.5/170

Hey there guys, just sneaking in under the wire for WIW. I lost another 4 lbs for a total of 15 lbs since I started back on SB, 450. But that means I'm down a total of 37 lbs from last May, so I'm pretty pleased.

Work has been pretty crazy since I took up with a second service, but I have been reading your posts, I keep you in my thoughts and my prayers. My youngest nephew was fitted with his first set of hearing aids yesterday, and he is hearing a lot of things for the first time in a long time. He will be two in August and antibiotics for a lifethreating condition destroyed his hearing when he a few months old. They were only able to confirm his hearing loss a few months ago, the little monkey is so bright, they couldn't be sure he wasn't just ignoring them! So, if you would keep Zander and his mom (and his dad too) in your thoughts as he begins this new step, they could sure use it!

Hugs

Morning all -

It is early and I already have a headache. I think it is my sinuses acting up. It has started snowing here and the temperature is reading 0 degrees. I think that is probably what is contributing to this headache - my sinuses usually act up when snow is predicted. Something about the pressure. Of course, I'm suppose to work-out this morning, but don't see that happening. Which is okay, because I have gotten into my old habit of working out in the mornings again and I think I need to swap around a little so my body doesn't get too use to the routine. Hopefully tonight I'll be up to it.

This will be a quick post - need to get to work right on time today and I know the weather is going to require extra time.

DEB - Congrats on your letter! You must have felt awesome after you sent it - and even more so to know Michael's outcome! Good for you - I hate when people in high positions think that they are not only superior, but smarter & better than everyone else. Power trips piss me off! I always tell my boss - don't talk down to me - work with me and things will get done a lot more quicker. The very least that principal could have done was to call you herself after she received your letter and let you know what was happening and kept you posted. Follow up with her - that nasty other girl should never be able to get away with this and frankly, the school should be able to explain their procedure for keeping the reports in a safe, confidential manner. You go girl!

Fruit - congrats on that 8 lb loss in one week! Good for you!

Pancho - Glad you got a few pictures out of the session before Lane had had enough!

Amanda - Good luck with your nephew - I'll say a prayer for him and his parents.

As for everyone else - I hope all is well and I'm sorry I didn't reply to you all - but if I don't get in the shower now, I'll never get my butt in gear and get to work at a time relatively near to when I should be.

I'll try and check in later -
SuzyB

Good Thursday Morning,

Hope everyone is rearing to go today. I feel so refreshed today. I have fallen asleep everynight this week by 9:00 on the couch. Just can't keep my eyes open. Actually got to sleep longer today, no doctors, no PT. Got to get to work on time and everything.

We did get our 2 miles in. DH wanted to go further, but I was dragging my leg by the end of the 2 miles. I did about 15 minutes of wt training.

Tonight I have a Southern Living at Home party to go to. I want to hurry and get my walk in before it if I can.


Deb, My DD has a Pilates tape. I think I might have her bring it home and check it out. I thought there might be different kinds of Yoga.

Pancho, I don't think you see back results, just tell them in your clothes. Just be patient and do them on a regular basis (3 x a week) for about 4 weeks and you should see some results.

Toni, your menu looks good. Gotta get that water in though. Make sur you are eating enough too.

County, so glad your walking buddy is back. I had wondered what happened to her. You will be flying way past me now (you already are under me, I was at 161 this morning). I had better get busy.

Sef, I sure don't understand why they call them "Golden Years", I think a better term would be "Crappy Years" I'm not looking forward to what 60, 70 brings. I actually enjoy wearing the brace. It feels good and does really help with your posture.

Melf, glad you are feeling better. I think we will always have that cycle of gaining and losing if we let ourselves cheat for long periods. You just have to really want to do it and hat point will come and then you have to devote yourself to it 100%. It took me 50 years to get to that point. I blew it at Christmas and now slowly working toward it again. Good luck. My back problems are 3 bulging discs. I think the Hardess burger is expensive too, but I figure you aren't getting fries so what the heck. I didn't know you were supposed to weigh in on the Discovery Challenge. Will check it out.

Fruit, YOU GO GIRL! :dance: :cb: :bravo: 8.5 is awesome. I am so proud of you. Yeah it will slow down, but what great motivation to keep on going. I won't know you at the gathering at this rate.

Arcayne, 4 pounds is great and 15 is awesome. You are on your way. That is heartbreaking about your nephew. Prayers for all of them.

Suzy, hope the ride to work wasn't hectic. I hate driving in snow.

Better get busy here. Be back later

Jackie

Does anyone know where you go to on the Discovery Challenge to weigh in? I have already registered, but Melf said they had a place to weigh in.

Thanks

Good morning everyone. Getting ready to go for my walk. Hopefully I'll get four days in this week. Hope my eating is good. The temp. is starting to drop a little here. Won't have those nice 50's today. Its slowly working its way back to winter.

CountryMom- glad you got your walking friend back. It sure makes it nice to have someone to walk with. Makes it go faster.

Sef- I hope you get to feeling better and your shoulder isn't anything serious.

Melf- Hope that cough hurries and leaves.. Thats great your eating has done well.

fruitloupe-OH MY GOSH!!! Thats wonderful on your weight!!! Way to go girl...

Arcayne-Congrads on the weight loss, 4 lbs. is soooooo great!

SuzyB- I hope your headache goes away quickly. Those are miserable.

JackK- 9:00 is when I've been going to bed since DH is working nights. I'm so sleepy by then I just can't stay up. Its a good thing you stopped after 2 miles, that was sure enough for you.

Well think I'm caught up... Everyone have a great day......

Good Morning Everyone:wave:

Boy, can't believe it's already after 9:30am, where DOES the time fly to?

I didn't walk this morning, woke up tired and not wanting to even wake up. Not doing much this morning, kids get out of school at Noon so decided to try and work on some stuff to get up on Ebay for this weekend. So far, I have 20 new items to post up there. If I can get a few more done, that would be wonderful. Actually, selling everything would be wonderful, but that's a dream!

TEENSY, you'll get below that weight you want soon, I know your determined and that will take you there. I've seen PIRATES, but not the other two movies, though both are on my list to get at the library. Does your DM live far from you?
Enjoy your time together today!

JACKK, :cp: on getting that computer at home! I'd say go with dial-up - if you don't use it much, why pay extra for the DSL line? I still have dial-up and though it's slow, it does the job. LOL! I had to laugh when you mentioned falling asleep on the couch - last 2 nights, that's exactly what I've done, which is unusual for me. I can't seem to stay up. LMK about your DD pilates tape and what you think about it.

BOB, will have to look more in to that info about the boards. I really don't get many pop-ups that I know of, just once in a while. Can't afford any added expenses right now, so will have to just suffer here:shrug:

TONI, you lost me on that last post. You said Well wonder if I'm bidding on any of your things on ebay? You got me thinking you were bidding on something I had up for auction! But when you said you were bidding on clothes, I realized that you couldn't be bidding on anything I had. Hope you win all you bid on!

COUNTRY, 4 miles - awesome!:bravo: I can see how good you're feeling!

SEF, glad to see your post- have missed you - will have to chastise you next month for being away:s: May just have to pelt you with chocolate!:lol: Sorry to hear you're having shoulder trouble. I've been having problems with mine as well for a few months now. Everyone keeps telling me to go to the Dr. - yeah, right! I'm afraid he's going to tell me the same thing your Dr. told you - it's just old age baby!!! Afraid of what else he may tell me - besides the obvious to lose weight!!!!

MELF, if you think you are the ONLY one that eats her way out of a situation, you know you're wrong. I've gained too, double the amount you have - I can't give up, if I do, I'll only go up!!!! Will have to save some of that pelting chocolate that I threatened SEF with for you - heck, the way we're all going, we'll just throw rocks at each other - chocolate will be more dangerous!!!

FRUIT, :bravo: CONGRATS! That's an awesome loss for one week! You Go Girl! TRANQUIL & SERENE won't be coming, if one doesn't either does the other. I did hear from TRANQUIL and she is not only going to Belgium in March but her DS has to have root canal work done, plus I knew it was a busy time of the month for them. Right now I believe we have 8 or 9 positives. Call me, I'm usually home in the evening, after 8pm, otherwise, I'll just try, try again! Will be mailing e-mails to everyone with more details soon:) Can't wait!

ARC, CONGRATS to you on such an awesome loss! You SHOULD be proud! You're doing great:cp: Will keep your nephew in our thoughts - that's wonderful he's now being able to hear! It's a whole new world opening up for him!

SUZY, thanks for the kuddos on that letter to the principal. I'm sending a quick follow up today or tomorrow just to ask what's going on and let her know I'm NOT just sitting her forgetting about it! I can't imagine the frigid temps you are having to deal with. I can't even fathom how MICHAEL, should he get in to one of the colleges up there, how he'll adapt! I'll worry about him even more so if he has to live in that kind of weather!!! OYE!

Well, seems I'm caught up. So with that, I'm headed to the kitchen to clean up the mess my DM left after cooking dinner for MICHAEL last night. If I don't do it now, it will never get done and then, I'll have a messy kitchen again. Only thing I really have to do today is hit the PO and send out a couple Ebay packages that the payments came in for.

Will try to get on later!

{{{HUGS}}}:grouphug:

Debbie

Good Thursday morning: The weekend is upon us!

I hope to get to the gym today, but am waiting to keep an eye on Lane; she was coughing a bit last night...I'm hoping just a little drainage. I plan on taking Britt and my niece to Peter Piper Pizza tomorrow evening for dinner and to play the games. They haven't seen eachother in awhile, and my niece starts back to school (college) next week.

Did Monet go on vacation? I can't remember, but haven't seen her around in awhile.

Toni: Eating is looking good! Just get that water in and you will be doing fantastic.

Country: Glad Lawana is back and motivated to go. It really helps to have someone to walk with & talk with.

Sef: Good luck with dr. appt. on Monday.

Melf: What precious moments of GS. They grow up so fast....we have to preserve whatever memories we have.

fruit: Congrats on the 8.5#. At least you are realistic, and know that it may slow down somewhat in the future. Just keep up the great work, and you will continue to reap the benefits.

Arcayne: Great job on the loss!!! Sorry to hear about nephew; seems that everything they give us to "fix" one problem causes another. I am so happy that he will be able to hear with the help of the hearing aides. I will keep him and his family in my prayers.

Suzy: Hope your head feels better soon.

Deb: Thanks for the information on the powerbelt. It seems too pricey for now....especially since I have access to a gym at any time. I just have to start trying some of the new things that I stray away from (like the cables). I don't know who originally posted that cookie recipe. It is one I printed once when I was perusing the recipes. The original recipe called for Fructose, but I substituted the Agave, and then added the flax meal.

We just learned that one of the little boys at Britt's school has Leukemia. She is praying every night for his blood to get better. He just spent some time at the hospital for his first treatments. The school is really rallying behind them and helping out. They are providing meal support, bags of groceries to be dropped off at their house, cleaning crews, and are right now getting the money together to buy him a Playstation 2 with some games. I guess he played one for the first time at the hospital, and it was a great diversion from the pain and treatments. We are scheduled to drop off groceries next week, and I just sent my $20 in toward the Playstation. If any of you could include little Chase in your prayers, it would be appreciated.

Well, better run!

Take care,
Nat

Morning all! I've got to leave for a meeting in a few minutes, but will try to get as far as I can with posts.

Marie--I'm glad the bread turned out OK for you! The pizza dip is good--always a big hit at parties. I hope you stay warm--that kind of cold is dangerous.

Heart--Sounds like your day is off to a good start--SB wise. I suspect DH has NO problem taking off and leaving the kids with you for a few days.

SEf--What a great story--brrought tears to my eyes!

Toni--WooHoo on the 1.5 lbs!

Crystle--Get that walk in!

Colleen--The B&B salad is great--good combination of flavors.

Jackie--Go for the DSL. I'm on dial-up and the new pages take longer to load.

BOB--I'm all for the subscription too! I got a pop up (not on this site) that my pop up catcher didn't get and it automatically downloaded a new search engine into my windows explorer--took me forever to get rid of it!

Deb--Sounds like you'll have more on-line opportunities when Michael goes to college! Hows the Ebay going?

Nat--Mostly the weight loss is a result of the surgery. I didn't eat much for several weeks and the weight was just falling off. Plus, I'm not having the TOM bounce every three weeks now.

Melf--You are welcome! I've been trying to focus on the long-term myself this week and not letting the setbacks define me.

Missy--Good luck with the BS 3000!

Arcayne--WTG on the 4 lbs woohooo!

I'm out of time now, so I'm sorry not to get to everyone. Have a great OP day!

Susan

ps--anyone heard from Monet this week?

Good morning...let me start off by saying... I DID IT..I DID IT :strong: ..yes I excersised. i did 10 minutes on the gazelle. I planned on 15...but its been soooo long since I stepped on it, thats all I could do. 10 minutes is alot on that thing tough. Im still sweating and my heart was beating after my first 2 moves...lol Im soooo out of shape its sick. So, I do feel very good that I finally got my *** up! Tonight me and Dh will do our st ups and push ups...I was going to do them now but he asked me to wait so we can do them together. Im good with that...it makes me go more if hes there.. :D

TONI - I hope I do have a better week next week...I need to see those 3lbs lost next week. I will be so bummed if they arent.

HEART - Thanks for the info...I will check up on that!

COUNTRY - Looks like we are carrying the same 3 holiday lbs around. We will lose it...reat job on the 2lb loss...you're on your way!

TEENSY - YEAHHHHHHH.... I DID IT! Proud?? I will post on the excersise board!

JACKIE - Good for you on getting out there and walking...even though you are in so much pain! Its people like you that make me get up and go...like today!
As far as walking or doing a tape yesterday....well sure I could of done that...but the gazelle not working was just a good excuse to go another day without! Sad isnt it??

DEB - So what did you think abut TSL? I loved it...I was choked up at the end. No I wasnt drinking when I got on the machine...just lazt to look and see what the problem was...if I really wanted to go on it...I would of realized that it was just a bolt that was off and sitting right there on the floor. Mike laughed at me. But today was a new day and I did it...so that means that I will be on it everyday...I hope. All I needed was that first day push!

PANCHO - Im hoping that starting back with the excerise will help lose...I HAVE TO see those 3lbs gone next week. I just wanna see 199 for now..thats my first goal. I have 13lbs to go.
I had no idea about Britt being on steroids or an inhaler...is that what they think it is..allergies? Im sure Dominic has allergies...he is constantly rubbing his nose...DH..his both sisters and his mother all go for allergy shots...they have such bad allergies...so I pretty much can guarantee Dominic will have them...if he doesnt already!

Well I have to go take a shower...have a great Thursday! Anyone watching THE APPRENTICE????

Chris

Hey, guys! Not doing much. Actually have had a really boring week! I'm lacking on the energy today. I weighed again today and it said 171, so that was some good news. Just one pound to get back to my low. I'll wait a couple more days before I re-weigh. I have exercise class this evening. Right now I'm debating on doing a 2 mile WATP tape, thinking it might help me get some energy. The sad thing is that I just don't feel like it,lol. Breakfast was orange, NSA vanilla yogurt, and a cup of milk. Haven't made my mind up what lunch or supper will be. I'm thinking about making spaghetti w/salad for supper.

FILLESE- you are so right about hubby! Believe me, if he ever trys to do that, the s**t will hit the fan! It's a big ordeal just for him to watch the kids while I go exercise, most of the time I take them with me. BTW- way to go on your loss! That's great.

Crystle- congrats on getting 4 miles in!

Monet- where you at?

BOB- you doing okay?

Pancho- We'll pray for Chase at our church exercise class tonight. How old is he?

Hi,

My walking partner has quit on me for awhile. He has a terrible cold and I am afraid that he caught it from me. He is suppose to go in for surgery Monday, so, I am not sure what will happen if he doesn't recover soon. My cold is still going on and it has been 2 1/2 weeks. He has an artery in his neck that is clogged and they will need to open it up and clear it out. I thought it would be a simple operation but it turns out that he will be in intensive care for 24 hours after the surgery. My daughter is coming on Saturday and will stay so that will be a lot of comfort. I am still trying to keep up with my walking on my own. I have a goal of walking 10,000 steps a day and yesterday I did 14,000. I only walked 2 miles outside so I was surprised that I was so busy here.

Thank you everyone for your kind words, I will try to repsond more later.

Hi all!
I've been crazy busy at work today and yesterday. I'm taking a break and wanted to jump on and check the boards. I was down another # today to 189. So Thursday will now be my offical WI. :)
I have a question for those of you who use a bread machine. My grandad just gave me one he had that he never used. It doesn't have the manual with it, so I'm a little lost. I made (highly illegal) pre packaged mix of cracked what and it turned out pretty well. My machine is big...I htink it's a 2# machine. The loaf didn't get real big, but maybe it wasn't supposed to. My machine is a SUnbeam. It has several settings: setting for white (regualr, large and quick) settings for wheat (regular, large and quick), then speciality settings like french, dough, quick breads, etc. ANyone have this machine and know what I should be doing? I'd KISS anyone who gave me a good legal bread recipe! ;) Also, how would I use it to make pizza dough? Just throw everything in there and hit "dough"?
DEB: I LOVE jazzercise! It doesn't even seem like exercise. It's just more like dancing.
PANCHO: Offer any help with my bread machine dilemma? Your PROMISE the weekend is upon us????? :dizzy:
SUZY: I woke up with a headache in the middle of the night too and it's still lingering. 2 Alleve made is some better, though. Hope you feel better.
JACK-K: I've been sleepy all week. Every night I say I'm going to bed early and it just doesn't seem to happen. Maybe tonight's the night!

Everyone have a great day!
Jennifer

Deb
Being organized just threw you all off! LOL
I'm a "Geek" ;)
When personal Apple computers came out in about 1983 our school had one and I was hooked! I took collage classes in high school for programming. It was so weird because there were no hard drives! To save a program you recorded it on a tape recorder! My brother is a computer tech and brought home computers that I'd play with when they sold for like $5000 back in the 90's. It's is just something I enjoy doing.

Melf
Have you tried a wireless router? We brought a Speedstream wireless and I was able to network my Dell running on Windows Me to my Sony running XP. The Sony has the cable Surfboard modem and I'm able to run both computers online through that modem without an extra charge!
I just spent 3 hours yesterday installing Incredimail on my mom's friends computer. It was a major hassle because her ISP is MSN. Talk about annoying and slow!!


Temperatures are expected to drop to possibly record lows of 0 to 15-below zero tonight with wind chills of 20-40 degrees below zero!
We are headed for the deep freeze!

Afternoon All

Another cold day here again although it is bright and sunny. The present temperature is about -6F. I just came in from shopping. Went to Costco to pick up a few things and ended up spending $130. It never fails that you spend more than you intended but at least now I am well stocked up on chicken breasts, frozen salmon cutlets and veggies as well as an assortrment of pasta sauces etc. I had some velour pants as a Christmas gift and they are so comfy thought I would go and pick up another pair. I ended up buying two pairs at the Gap for $20 each which were originally $60 each. I only went intending to buy one pair but at that price couldn't turn down the second pair. I have some pizza dough in my breadmaker. Going to make some individual pizzas to go in the freezer. These are handy to have for a quick meal and I make them in the oblong pans so can be baked in the toaster oven.

Sef Thanks for posting that piece for MM. It brought tears to my eyes. Sorry to hear you are having a problem with your shoulder. Hope you can get some treatment that will give you some relief.

Toni - WTG on your loss this week. Enjoy that mild weather while you can.

CountryMom - Glad to see you are losing those extra holiday pounds. That's great that you have your walking partner back - I'm sure it makes the walk go faster when you have company.

Teensy - Good for you too getting rid of those holiday pounds.

Deb - Good for you getting in that 4.5 mile walk yesterday. I know what you mean about being a bread hog. I have to be careful that I don't eat too much. That's why I slice it and put some in the freezer.

Pancho - Yes my bread machine does have a timer but haven't tried it out yet. Will probably do so soon.

Melf - Good to see you are back at work and that your eating is back on track. I know it is hard to stay on track sometimes (that should read often :() particularly when you have been on this woe for a long time. All you can do is do the best you can and try to not let those pounds creep on again. We have worked too hard to let that happen. You succeeded before and I am sure you will be able to get rid of those excess pounds again. Good luck.

Fruitloupe - Congratulations!!!!!! That's a great loss this week. You must be feeling very motivated. Good luck with the boobie smasher.

Arcayne - Congratulations on your loss this week. Keep on doing what you are doing and the pounds should continue to come off slowly but surely. Sorry to hear about your nephew's hearing problem and I wish him luck with his new hearing aids.

SuzyB - Sorry to hear your sinuses are giving you problems. Those sinus headaches can really make you feel miserable.

Well I have to get back to my pizza dough. I need to get them made before starting on supper. I haven't read all to-days posts yet but will try to get back later.

Marie.

Good afternoon,

I hit the wrong button and lost my reply. Oh well.

I don't think I will get to walk tonight. The girl here with Vertigo needs a ride home and she lives way out. It is not on my way, but oh well. Chalk it up to a good deed :D. That will make me late getting home and I have to be at the Southern Living party at 7:00.

I found out today that my biopsy will be Tuesday morning. Be glad to get it over with soon.

Toni, 4 days is what I'm shooting for too. hoep the wather holds out. It is supposed to go down to 20 tonight.

Deb, I think I will try the dial up for awhile anyway and see how it goes. I'll let you know about the tap. It will be awhile before she comes home. I can't beleive your DM would not clean up the kitchen. That doesn't sound like a mother. Do you know anything about Monet?

Pancho, I just hate to hear of children with cancer. I will definately pray for him and his family.

Filllise, Have a good day. Hope your meeting isn't too boring.

Chris, :bravo: WTG getting that exercise in. I agree about working out with DH. I hate it when DH does his before I get home, even if I have to share the machines and wait. Tomorrow will be easier. Keep it up and you will see a good loss next week.

Heartmom, I hate that you have to take the kids to exercise with you. You deserve some time to yourself. Men!

Yellow, Will say a prayer for DH on Monday. Is it croaded arteries in his neck. (not sure of the spelling, but sounded close). If so, my dad had that but he was too old to operate. Hoope everyhting goes well. Glad DD will be coming to be with you both. Where is your flight leaving from (airport)? One I was looking at went through TX. That is a long way away, but if you were on the flight it would be ok.

Jenn, congrats on the 1 lb. On the dough setting, you usually add your yeast last on top or in a special container for it if you machine has one. Go to sunbeam's website and see if you can get a manual. There are several recipes on the board. I never liked it myself, too coarse. But get one that someone likes and try it.

Cheryl, hope you can stay warm somehow. brrr. I don't envy you.

rosalie, what a bargain at the Gap! I bought a pair of valour jeans there. DD says they make my butt look big! :cry: Good idea on making the individual pizzas.

Oh change in plans, she got another ride so I will hurry and get my walk in after all. :T

Have a great evening. Talk to you tomorrow.

Jackie

PANCHO - Will be saying prayers for Chase...that is so horrible. I cant even imagine facing that!

Chris

Hey all!

I just wanted to let you know that I heard from Monet and she is alive, if not particularly well. She is feeling better and hopes to be back in the swing soon.

Susan

LADIES PLEASE READ!!!

Welcome to the Information Website for the

In re Cosmetics Cases
(Azizian, et al. v. Federated Department Stores, Inc., et al.,
Docket No. 4:03-CV-03359-SBA)
www.cosmeticssettlement.com
(Last updated on January 9, 2004)

A Settlement has been proposed in a class action lawsuit that alleges that certain manufacturers of cosmetics and fragrance products and certain department stores that sell those products ("Defendants") violated the antitrust laws in connection with the pricing of these products. Defendants deny any wrongdoing or illegal conduct but have agreed to settle the litigation. This website provides information on the lawsuit and proposed Settlement.


http://www.cosmeticssettlement.com/

Which cosmetics and fragrance manufacturers are Defendants in this case ("the Manufacturer Defendants")? (top)

Boucheron (USA) Ltd., Chanel, Inc., Christian Dior Perfumes, Inc., Clarins U.S.A., Inc., Conopco, Inc., The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., Guerlain, Inc., L'Oréal USA, Inc. (formerly known as Cosmair, Inc.) and Parfums Givenchy, Inc.

The brand names of the products manufactured, distributed and/or sold by these Manufacturer Defendants include:

Boucheron, Sonia Rykiel, Christian Lacroix, Paul Smith, Issey Miyake, Jean Paul Gaultier; Chanel Colour, Precision Skincare, Chanel No. 1 Collection, Chanel Le Corps Actif, Allure, Chanel No. 5, Chanel No. 19, Chanel No. 22, Coco, Coco Mademoiselle, Chance, Allure for Men, Platinum Egoiste, Cristalle, Egoiste, Pour Monsieur, Technique Pour Homme, Anateus Pour Homme; Christian Dior Perfumes; Clarins, Thierry Mugler, Azzaro Paris; Calvin Klein, Obsession, Eternity, Escape, CK One, CK Be, Calvin Klein Color, Contradiction, Truth Calvin Klein, Calvin, Crave, Latitude Longitude, BCBGirls, Vera Wang, Chloe, Narcisse, Karl Lagerfeld, Lagerfeld Classic, Lagerfeld Man, Lagerfeld Woman, Lagerfeld Jako, KL, Photo, Sun Moon Stars, Cerruti (or Nino Cerruti), Cerruti 1881, Cerruti Image, Cerruti 1881 Amber, Valentino, Very Valentino, Valentino Gold, Vendetta, Elizabeth Arden, 5th Avenue, Blue Grass, Red Door, Sunflowers, True Love, Elizabeth Taylor Black Pearls, Elizabeth Taylor Passion, White Diamonds, Jean Louis Scherrer, Indian Nights/Nuits Indiennes, Visible Difference, Ceramides, Millennium; Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique Laboratories, Inc., Prescriptives, Origins Natural Resources, M.A.C., La Mer, Bobby Brown Cosmetics, Tommy Hilfiger Toiletries, Donna Karan Cosmetics, Aveda, Stila Cosmetics, Jo Malone, Kate Spade Beauty, Laboratoires Darphin, Michael Kors Fragrances; Guerlain; Biotherm, Helena Rubenstein, Kiehl's Since 1851, Lancôme, Shu Uemura, the Designer Fragrances, including Cacharelle, Giorgio Armani, Guy Laroche, Paloma Picasso, and Ralph Lauren; and Parfums Givenchy.

Which department stores/retailers are Defendants in this case ("the Department Store Defendants")? (top)

Dillard's, Inc., Federated Department Stores, Inc., Gottschalks Inc., The May Department Stores Company, The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc., Nordstrom, Inc., Saks Incorporated and Target Corporation.

The names of the Department Store Defendants' stores include:

Dillard's, Maison Blanche, Gayfers, J.B. White, Castner Knott, Bacons, McAlpin's, Lion, Root's, The Jones Store Company, Joslins, Hennessy's, de Lendrecie's, Glass Block; Macy's East, Jordan Marsh, Macy's West, Bullock's, Rich's, Lazarus, Goldsmith's, Burdines, Bloomingdale's, The Bon Marche, Stern's, Broadway, Emporium, Weinstock's, Abraham & Strauss; Gottschalks, Gottschalks Inc. Harris-Gottschalks; Filene's, Kaufmann's, Lord & Taylor, Hecht's, Strawbridge's, Famous-Barr, The Jones Store, Foley's, Robinsons-May, Meier & Frank; Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus Direct, Neiman Marcus Online; Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, Façonnable; Saks Fifth Avenue, Parisian, Proffitt's, McRae's, Younkers, Herberger's, Carson Pirie Scott, Bergner's, Boston Store; Hudson's, Dayton's, Marshall Field's and Target.

BOB

I'm siiicccckkkk! Ugh. I think I'm getting another stomach bug. My stomach "kinda" felt bad this morning, but I figured that it would pass. I haven't had any energy so I made myself do the 2 mile tape, and that was all she wrote. DO NOT exercise at all if you aren't feeling okay. It drained me and I really started feeling sick then. My stomach is feeling like it's being twisted. I just hope it doesn't linger. I'm really pale,too. I'm debating on eating something for supper. I had a chicken and cheese sandwich for lunch. Ate some mixed nuts for a snack. My Mom got a bag of them already shelled on closeout for 99 cents. I "made" the kids spaghetti-o's for their supper. Robby made salmon croquets for his supper, and I thought the smell was going to make me puke. Boogie was sick last Saturday and threw up, so I probably caught his bug. He's so sweet, he came up to me and wrapped his arms around me and kissed me on the cheek, and said "ew all better now?"

BOB- I can't afford Dillards or other pricey stores. Walmart gets my business. I call myself "splurging" when I buy a $9 tube of mascara or foundation.

Jenn28 - There's a machine bread recipe on the Recipe Board that FILLISE posted. I didn't follow this exactly when I made my bread as I thought I should follow my machines instructions for my first attempt. What I did though was use the flour combination that Fillise had posted and my bread turned out fine. Here's a recipe for PIZZA DOUGH. This is what I used for the pizzas I made to-day. The ingredients should be added in the order listed making sure that the yeast does not come in contact with the sugar or salt. I just sprinkled it on top of the flour. Make sure the paddle is in the pan, press the dough button and voila! I have the Black and Decker machine and the dough is ready in two hours. Yours maybe different though.

PIZZA DOUGH

1 1/2 cups warm water
1 1/2 tspn salt
1 tbsp Agave
2 tbsp butter or margarine
4 cups sgww pastry flour
1/4 cup gluten
2 tspn bread machine yeast

If you go to the Sunbeam website you should be able to print out a manual for your machine.
Sunbeam Bread Machine Manuals. (http://www.sunbeam.com/searchmanuals2.asp?category=Breadmakers)

Happy baking!

Marie

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See REEF HONORS for MICHAEL'S NAME:D :cp:

Just a quick note to let you all know that I'm here. I spent most of the day with my Mom, who's visiting from Wash. The kids had a snow day, and they got put to work shoveling, etc. And then went off to do their own things. And then we all met up for supper at a local chinese buffet. Crab legs!
But I wasn't too bad.
Off to straighten things up before bed...

Barbara
270/223/135

Good Evening Ladies!

I’m going to actually post a long one tonight! Watch the board go down again! HAHA! I went for my mammogram today. :yikes: It wasn’t as bad as I had imagined. That was nothing compared to the pain from my breast reduction. She said that everything looked good but the radiologist and other people have to give the final reading. She said I should receive something in about 10 days letting me know my results.

My eating has been really good. We just got back from the Western Sizzlin – I had sirloin tips with onions and peppers and instead of having a potato I got a side of mushrooms. I also had a salad. When they delivered my plate they had that big piece of yummy looking Texas toast but I didn’t even touch it! :cheer: But it sure looked good!

Well, lemme get down to posting…

ARCAYNE: Are you really a phone sex operator? Wasn’t it your bio that had that? I can’t say that I have ever met someone who did that for a living. So, how do you like that job? Is it good pay or what? Maybe I could do it on the side! Teacher by day…phone sex operator by night! :devil: Look out! I hope the hearing aides work for your nephew! Keep us posted on his progress!

SUZYB: I sure hope those headaches get better! :headache: There is nothing worse than having to go to work when your head is pounding – especially for me…I teach 1st grade! Haha! Today one of my kids in my class was complaining of a headache so I walked over and gave her the magic kiss on the forehead – she never complained again!!! :wizard: I just love those kids!!!

JACK-K: Doesn’t it feel so good to be well rested? :hyper: My friends all laugh at me because I go to bed so early. I just can’t do my job to my potential if I’m not rested. It’s hard enough when I’m rested to keep my sanity! HAHA! I love SL at Home parties. The stuff is beautiful. I had a party here and I got a lot of stuff! I’ll have to show it all to you when you come over! I am dying to go to another one. I was looking at the new Spring catalog today and they have some new stuff I want. It can just be so pricey. Oh well…hope you had fun!! I would gladly go out of my way to bring someone home so that I would have an excuse not to walk! LMAO! :rofl:

TONI: Way to go on the exercise this week. I’m laughing because 50 is very cold here! That’s my excuse not to walk and you are saying that the 50s are nice! Haha!

DEB: I also agree with SUZY about your letter – it was great! :high: I would definitely look into the matter and don’t just let it rest. I had no idea how much time Ebaying takes up! You must not be able to have another job if you really take it seriously. So, what kind of stuff are you selling? I’m sorry to hear about SERENE & TRANQUIL – I was looking forward to meeting them!

PANCHO: I’m so sorry to hear about the little boy with Leukemia. When I was in high school, one of my teachers’ sons found out he had it – he was probably around 4. Well, he’s been in remission for years. I was in 9th grade when he found out, went through treatments, etc. I’ve been out of high school 15 years now and he is in college! Isn’t that wonderful! So, tell them to keep their chins up! Everything may be fine! I’ll keep their family in my prayers! :grouphug:

CHRIS: I’m so proud of you for exercising! :tread: That’s so awesome! That is one of my goals for next week. I want to exercise at least 2 days next week. Then, work up from there. I’ve got meetings after school a couple of days next week and the following week – so I’m just shooting for 2 days right now! Way to go!

HEART: Boring weeks just seem to drag don’t they? :dz: Way to go on getting that exercise in though! When I’m bored I don’t feel like exercising that’s for sure! I sure hope that you aren’t getting “the bug” that is such a horrible feeling. When I think of salmon croquets I think of my mom (which is a wonderful thought – she passed over 20 years ago) but I think of the STANK in the kitchen and the horrible taste! I also used to have a book that I loved to read because the girl in the story hated them too! That would definitely make me barfola!

YELLOW: Sorry to hear about your friend. I had the flu before my surgery in November and they cancelled it. I hope they don’t cancel it for him! His surgery is way more important that mine was! Keep us posted on how he is doing!

JENN: I can’t help you with the bread machine – sorry! I’ve been wanting one myself! WAY TO GO on the loss! Doesn’t it feel great!?

CHERYL: It is so awesome to be so literate with computers! I am half way literate! Haha! Really, I think I’m good but I really don’t know crap when it comes down to it! What’s really sad is that I’m one of the most literate at school so everyone comes to me – so I pretend to be smart and try to fix the problems! Sometimes it works – sometimes it doesn’t! HAHA!

ROSALIE: You sound so much like me! I always spend more than I intend on spending! I can’t stand to go to Wal-Mart because I have “aisle rage” but when I go I find all kinds of crap that I don’t need and I buy it! Haha! Sometimes you just can’t pass up the bargains though. Hey – are you coming for the gathering in February – I know it’s far but it will be fun!


BOB: I checked out that website…it just all seems too complicated for my simple mind! I do buy Clinique makeup – that’s pretty much all I use….but I’m just not sure about the whole thing. Let me know if you do it!

Well, I think I’m all caught up for now! Have a wonderful day tomorrow! I’ll try to check in tomorrow evening when I get back from my nieces soccer game and eating at OUTBACK again! Yummy!

Love y’all

Missy
293/284/170

I’m excited cause the scale was back down this morning. Will give it my best to keep it going in the right direction.

I’ve seen several referrals to "THE SPECIAL K POP UP" What are you’ll talking about? Hehehe I feel like I live on a different planet sometimes. LOL

Today’s menu:

6:30 am B: oatmeal with berry flavored protein powder (GO LEAN)

2 cups decaf coffee

9:30 am S: BB Lite 85 Yogurt with 1 TBS. Ground Flax seed

12:30 L: WW’s Smart Ones (Truth about Carbs) Creamy Parmesan Chicken
12 gm total carbs, 230 cal, 8 gm fat, 4 gm sugar

3:15 pm S: 8 Triscuits with Hot Jalapeno Pimento cheese spread

4:30 pm Cup of hot Lemon tea Herbal-decaf

5:30 pm Cup of hot tea with ½ atkins protein bar

8:00 pm D: green salad with slice of deli roast beef

total fluids (water & tea) approx 64 oz

Some replies:

Heartmom, I use Outlook Express, but all I have to do is click on the icon & it opens! Yours sounds way too complicated. WTG on the exercise & getting rid of one of those holiday lbs! The other two will follow soon, I’m sure. I agree about not cutting out the calcium in the diet, cause I’ve read in Prevention that it can actually help you to lose!

Debelli, Yea, I don’t particularly like the keypad on my laptop either, but it’s allowing me to read & reply to the posts too, so it’s worth the extra effort. :) Your GF has a freezer that’s 65 yrs old?? WOW! That is a rare thing. My Mom had one that lasted 30 yrs & we found that unusual, but the one DH has is about 30 yrs old. Chest type. As long as it works, that’s what counts. Deb, might as well wait till next week for a new pole as we have all been voting on this one with our own definition of the symbols! LOL OMG, what a mess you & Michael have had over this girl who is obviously a liar! I’m so glad they voted to keep his nomination the way it was presented. He’s such a hard working talented young man! I know you are very proud of him & good for you to step up to the bat for him.

Sounds like you’re really going to town with your Ebay project. Haven’t been on Ebay since I bought those cookbooks last year. Good luck with the bids.

chrisd , I love the pita pizzas too, just forget about them sometimes, but had one last week. I tend to get in a rut & eat the same things over & over so I get bored & I think that causes me to eat off plan at times. Need variety! Try not to get too discouraged about the extra 3 lbs. This too shall pass! :)

SuzyB, Sounds like you & your DH had a very productive day off & the new look for your BR is sure to spurce up the place. I’ve been wanting to redo my master bath but can’t seem to decide on the color I want & really haven’t had the time. Guess I need to take your example & just do it!

woodfrogs, I often have a problem drinking enough fluids too. I do tend to dring too much coffee. Even though it’s decaf, I’m afraid I do drink too much of it.

Cherylco, Sounds like you really know your way around computers from the sounds of your instructions to Heart. I know a lot more than I use to, but still have trouble with some things. Hands on is the best experience sometimes. LOL

Jack-K , Glad to hear the TM is going better. You might get to liking it. Hey, that puter at home may come in handy!

Jenn , You should be proud of yourself for passing up th Krispy Kremes & also for the 2 lb lose! Keep up the great work.

Pancho, Your description to BOB about you crying to your collie when you were young brought back a precious memory of my youngest DD, Jodi when she was about 6 or 7. We lived with my Mom at the time & Mom had a bassette hound named Bully. Jodi LOVED Bully & It was often I found her with her arms around Bully crying her heart out when she was lonesome for her Dad. Bully died shortly before her Dad did & I often wished that he had been around for her then. Makes me want to cry thinking about that. The cookie recipe sounds great. I think I’ll pass for now, but saved the recipe for later. Thanks for posting it. I hope the few pics Lane smiled for came out good. I’ve been wanting to bring our "Little Bug" Winston to WalMart to take his pic now that he’s smiling, but haven’t had a chance to do that yet. Maybe this weekend.

FILLISE, Girl, that "hot pizza dip" sounds wonderful. Think I could OD on that right now, so I’d better stop reading posts & eat some lunch. LOL Down another lb, WooHoo!! Good for you!

Rosalie Oh but that fresh bread sounds good. I don’t know that I’d have been strong enough not to eat some before going to bed. You did good. And storing it in the freezer is a good idea... might keep you from over-doing it, huh? The chicken on a bed of bulgar wheat sounds like something DH & I would like. Have you posted the recipe???

SEF, Enjoyed reading your B-lated MM story. Sorry to hear that you’re not able to enjoy the heater pool on these nice weather days. Do take care of yourself. Praying that your x-rays are ok. Been trying to send you all the jokes I’ve been getting lately. My DS Gloria that you met sends me some pretty often, just have to remember to pass them on. Shirley, you will love Yellowrose. She’s a jewel. I’m excited about seeing you all!

Toni48, WTG Toni! Keep up the great work !1.5 lbs is great.

Country, Good work girl. The rest of those holiday lbs will be gone before you know it! We’ve had milder temps here in LA too, but it’s cloudy today. Saw the national radar this am & it looked like you & my DD in Dayton may be getting some rain? Sorry to hear that your walking buddy has gained back her 10 lbs, but great that she’s back to walking with you again!

b]Teensy,[/b] How did your night go with your mom? Did she stay & enjoyed the time with you? That was a really nice thing your DH did for his DB. I’m sure he appreciated the help. Having just had surgery, he sure cn’t get out there & shovel snow for sure. Hang in there & you’ll lose those extra holiday lbs. Oh, what we do to ourselves not to feel like we’re missing anything, huh? Speaking from experience here... lol

BOB, a subscription series for the board? Guess it might come to that but I hope not. Where do I find that post BOB??

Well I need to get back to work. Soon be time to wrap up this shift. I tried to do a couple of minutes of jogging in place earlier & started the coughing up big time. Now my chest & neck muscles are all knotted up again & really hurts. Guess my lungs are not ready for exercise yet. Will have to give it more time. Will post these replies as soon as I get home tonight.

OK, I'm home & looks like a whole page since my post last night, so my replies will not reflect those posts. Will try to read them tomorrow. Sorry I'm so far behind time, but at least I feel somewhat reconnected to all of you on the board & I really NEED that right now, so please bare with me! Bye :wave:

I fell asleep with dd tonight when I laid down with her and was fortunate to wake up before I slept too much. I decided that it's about time to check in here. Yesterday WIW, no change at 115lbs. I am due for Tom any day now and my tummy is bloated so today I weighed and gained one lb. No biggie...but good to know. The last few days, dh an I have finally get Jess's bed up (we bought her a unfinished full size bed and finally arrived 2 weeks ago) and get the dresser all stained and organized. We finally took her crib and changing table etc into the basement for storage. I must say that it was an emotional time for me. It seems like yesterday Jess was a baby. *Sniff*. Anyway, she just loves her new bed and as far as dh an I am concerned, she can bring the bed to college with her :)

Eating has been okay, mostly legal except slightly more on the starch portion. Gotta watch that more. Some replies :

Debbie : The true "knight" will always win and I am glad Michael is not taken off the nominees list for some he deserves. Hope your goods at Ebay sell likes hot cakes.

Pancho : The Chocolate Walnut Clusters sounds good. I am almost out of Agave now so I will have to wait to make that recipe. Will keep Chase in my prayers.

Rosalie : Thanks, I am feeling back to myself again, still lack of energy but that's because of lack of exercise. So, I hope to get some of that in soon.

Sef : Your story about Mr Miller makes my eyes teary. What a inspiration he is.

Toni : Congrats on your 1.5 lb loss.

Countrymom : WTG on the 2 lbs loss. the 3.5 lbs will soon be gone. I am glad your have your friend to walk with you now. That is sure a big motivation. 4 miles is awesome...I have never walk that much so far :)

Jack-K : I would love to have DSL, at least it will make my posting much faster. With a 2 1/2 year old, she is constantly around to sabotage me until she goes to sleep. By that time, I am usually tired to go online. Dh and I are considering DSL but we just hate to change our email address again. 2 miles walk is better than nothing. If I can walk 2 miles every other day, I will be so proud :)

Melf : Most of the time I am so glad when the company leaves except when it is my family...lol. Okay, mostly my sister since she can pretty much take care of herself. I am trying to do better in checking the boards as well. It seem like everytime I try to catch up, dd comes and interrupt me and I have to stop. I will try not to disappear from so long at one time :) Your menu sounds great. Yummy!

Fruitlope : Wow, 8.5lbs loss is awesome!!! Keep it up!!

Arcayne : WTG on the 4lbs loss. That is awesome!! 37 lbs is quite a record. Congrats!

Suzy : I have sinuses and headache from time to time. I know how they can run you down. I hope you get some relief soon. I would love to have some snow here...my dd has been asking me about snow. She hasn't seen it except when she was about 1 year old but she cannot remember it now.

Chrisd : WTG on the exercise! Any amount of exercise is awesome. When I first riding on my exercise bike, the first 5 mins was killing me. I cannot believe how out of shape I was and I am only 29 years young...lol. Shame!

jenn : Congrats on your 1 lb loss. I do not own a bread machine so I have no idea how it works. I am sure you will get some great recipes here.

Heartmom : Gosh, the stomach bug sounds horrible. I hope you get some relief soon. Rest!

woodfrogs : Time with mom is awesome. Enjoy!

Sorry if I miss some of you but it is not my intention. I think I will call it a night. Oh, still have the kitchen to clean...sighh. Nite.

Julia

Missy--WTG!! See, when you focus on the goal, just like the LSU Tigers, then you can realize a good result. They won the Sears Trophy and you are winning at losing. Keep it up.

Sorry I've been off the board a day and a half. And look how many pages have been added. Y'all talk a lot! I was preparing for a project that we have to present in class and was watching 4 movies to pick one to make a report on. Most French movies are not very good, it seems. Anyway, I was up till midnight just watching movies. UGh.

Monet--Glad to hear you'll be back with us soon. We've missed you, girl!!!

I tried the cauliflower recipe tonight. It takes 6 tablespoons of olive oil. That's a lot of oil for one recipe, and it did not drain off when I served it into another bowl. The anchovies completely disintegrate into the oil when you cook them, so you don't even know they are there. It was OK as far as taste, but the oil is a fairly big drawback for me. Part of the problem, though, may be that I cooked my cauliflower a little too soft, just a little too done for me, and so that may be why the oil did not drain off very well. If you like cauliflower and want to "snazzy" it up, then this recipe is fine. You might try reducing the oil amount, but then, olive oil has its own flavor and is also part of the flavor of this dish. Thanks, Jenn (Was it you, Jenn?) for the recipe.

Well, gonna go. Just wanted to check in.

Okay, I’m going to catch up as best I can here:)

NAT: Adding Chase to my prayers. Poor baby, it’s just so much worse when bad things
happen to munchkins. Getting him a Playstation is a thoughtful thing, all of the kidlets in our family seem to love their video games, and if it gives him some amusement and distraction..

DEB: Way to defend your cub! That was a great, and very professional letter, you didn’t let yourself slip into threats or name calling. Gives you more clout!! Congratulations to Michael on his major achievement!!

CHERYLCO: You go girl! I keep saying I’m going to get off my tail and do something and I’ve get to do it. I think I can, I think I can...but you DID!!!

FRUIT: LOL, you read it right, I’m a phone sex op. I love my job, I currently work for two services, one “all purpose” and one niche company, and between the two, I’m making very good money. And I’m expecting it to increase, which I have needed badly:) I do it because it pays a lot better than sitting in an office 8-12 hours a day, which I did for many years, because I can go away for a few days if I want to/can afford to, because I can work in my jammies , stay up until 4am and sleep until noon. It can be really aggravating, you have to learn to recognize tidewaters and guys after freebies, but you do learn and build up a clientele of regular callers:)
Heh, one of my character is a teacher turned phone sex girls. Teachers are hot fantasy items!! Ooo laaa laaa!!

BOB: What was the suit all about? If I don’t do Mary Kay ( love their parties, pay a fortune for the products!), I usually get stuff at the WalGreens.

There have been a lot of yummy recipes talked about these last few days, it may be a good thing that I don’t have a bread machine, but I sure want one. Maybe I should put one on my wish lists... my callers have been buying me a lot of presents lately:) My big discovery this week was diet A&W root beer. I don’t like a lot of diet soda, but this is really good!! And the liquid Splenda sounds like a good idea. My sister, who is doing Atkins, and I had a long talk about the whole low carb industry that is springing up. She recommends the Friday’s meals, says they are very tasty.

More later!!

Hello to all you Sugar Buster's!

Skimmed the posts, and am sorry not to be posting replies tonight. Have been busy with paperwork, and cleaning up my desk today. Also went and renewed my drivers license. 25.00 now! But they have added a year too, so now I am good for 5 years. And I got to put down a lot LOWER weight!! That was the best part!! :D

The day with Mom went really well, we had a good time. Dh ended up coming home as his DB had a message on his machine when he got there about an appointment with someone! So they did get him shoveled out, and then right back home. He lives about an hours drive up north. Mom enjoyed the movies, and she did spend the night. The pizza was good for lunch. And the recipe for the General's chicken was fantastic for dinner. I will definitely make that again. It was yummy, legal, and easy to do!! Since I did pizza for her, I ate 2 starches yesterday. I gave up my cereal for breakfast, and enjoyed 2 slices for lunch. It was really good, and Mom couldn't believe how good the crust was! Technically, I had 2 servings plus about a 1/2 T of WW flour in the General's chicken dish......I substituted 2 T WW flour for the 1 T Cornstarch.

I have never been a rice eater. But since my tastes have changed so much lately, I decided to buy some brown rice.....any suggestions?? Just boiled sounds pretty dull. Do I just get a package of plain old "Brown Rice"?? Any help here would be greatly appreciated!!

Hope to get on earlier tomorrow and get in some replies.....sweet dreams to you all!

Quicke question......do most of you prefer the light or dark Agave Nectar?? Haven't found any here....so am going to order some on line. Where is the best place to order it??

THANKS!! ;)

Hi,

Jack-K: Just wanted to get a quick note off to you about my flight. I live in Dallas and am flying on Southwest to Houston Hobby Feb 15th and spend a few days with my daughter and her husband. Then on Friday, Trish is passing through Houston from Austin and picking me up and we are driving to N.O. I bet if we could work it out, (The airport is between where DD lives and where I will meet with Trish)Trish would have room for both of us....Trish knows, I won't have much luggage!

Fruitloupe: I really didn't explain, my friend (and he is a dear friend) is also my husband. Thank you for thinking of him. He is still sick with the stuff but I did talk him into staying in bed all day and I gave him chicken soup and then meatloaf for dinner so he should be all full of comfort food.

Melf: So glad to hear that the scale is going in the right direction. The scale went up for me even though I am staying right on program. (I promise----really I am.) I guess I'd better give up those demon Vitaspelt sesame sticks you introduced me to. See how I just tranferred the blame! HA!

That is what they are calling it here - Frozen Friday. School has been canceled throughout the state as the temperature is -7, and that is without the wind chill. Brrrrrrrr. My head feels a little better, but I can still feel some pressure. I'm going to grab a pill in a minute so it will hopefully be gone before I get to work. My sister has graciously offered to take the kids for me today - which is good because my boss is home sick with the flu and I'm kinda of driving the boat all by myself . . . and after yesterday, I'm surprised it didn't sink! :lol: In any event - I don't have time for replies today, but will be better tomorrow (promise!). DH and I (with my DS & BIL) are going to Jerry Seinfeld tonight at the Wang Center in Boston - ought to be real cold out in those cobblestone streets in the theater district! Should be fun regardless!

Okay - stay warm (and no, I don't want to hear about how warm it is down south!!!!) and have a great Friday and an even better weekend!

SUZYB

Did get our walk in last night. that makes 4 nights in a row. Will try to do Sat and Sunday too if the weather holds out. I Think they are calling for an icy mix for this weekend. Yuk! Went to the Southern Living Party, they have nice things, but very pricy. I bought a plate rack to hang in my dining room. DD make 2 plates in art in high school which actually won recognition on, so I will hang those. Probably could have bought the same thing a lot cheaper, but you almost have to buy somehting at those things. Afterwards we went back to a friends house and got in their hot tub for about an hour. That was great. I felt like jello all over. Slept good too.

Fillise, thanks for the update on Monet. Hope it is nothing serious.

Heartmom, hope you are feeling better and the bug leaves quickly.

Woodfrogs, enjoy the visit with your mom.

Missy, You dinner out was great. DH always tells the waiter not to bring the bread. If they do, it haunts me the whole time. Hey 2 days of exercise is better thane none. You can do it.

Melf, glad to hear the scale is going in the right direction. Now just keep it up.

Ken, staying the same is ok. I bet you see a nice drop next week with TOM gone. It is sad when gids get out of their cribs. My second was on the way when the first got out, and I guess I was so busy then I don't remember it being traumatic whenthe second got out.

Gator, that's a lot of movies, expecially in French.

Monet, hope you are feeling better and will be back soon. We miss you.

Arcayne, I bet you could tell some stories about your job. Interesting.

Teensy, my driver's license doesn't even look like me. I think I have another 2 years to go. thought about going to ge another one, but then I would have to pay that again in 2 years. I think ours is $15 maybe. I only like flavored rices (like creammy chicken) I tried the brown rice and it was toos ticky for me. I did finally find the Basamatti rice and I like that surprisingly. b/c I never liked white rice either. I've only bought the light agave.

Yellow, right now the flights are expensive, but I'm still checking.

Suzy, -7? Man that is cold. Hopeyou are wearing layers and have emergency supplies in your car. Keep it full of gas and your cell phone charged. Have fun and Seinfeld. Bet it is good.

Need to get started here. Have a great day.

Jackie

Good morning,
It was a brisk 3 degrees here this morning, the kids had a 2 hr delay, roads were frozen and slippery in spots. But I'm OP so far, bacon, egg and cheese on WW toast, and decaf tea. I'm meeting a friend for lunch at a restaurant i've never been to, so I'm not sure what's there, but I'll do the best I can.
Supper is lasagna, I bought tomato sauce and paste, and canned diced tomatoes, plus garlic and stuff, so the sauce will be OP. My sister is bringing the salad, and I need to look for some good bread too.
Sorry that I can't reply to everyone, busy day at work today...

Barbara
270/223/135

Good morning!
Got through my busy day yesterday. I ended up staying at work an hour late! I HATE working late! Oh wel, I'll probably slip out early today. And Friday is a good day to slip out early, huh? Then we're closed Monday for MLK day. Do they celebrate that all over? I grew up in Montgomery, so it was a big deal there with parades and all. And even here in Kentucky there are sevreal events planned, but I think I've heard from people who grew up elsewhere that it's not a holiday everywhere.
DH has big plans to make venison jerky and sausage this weekend. I'm not realy into the idea because we all know how things end up when a husband gets into the kitchen! ALthough I will admit that last time he did fairly well at cleaning up. (I left for the day!) And the jerky turned out great! I really love jerky.
Sunday he has talked me into going to see the final Lord of the Rings movie. I am not real into the trilogy, but he read the Hobbit growing up and really loves it. That's about it for weekend plans.
TEENSY: I like brown rice cooked in either beef or chicken broth. It gives it a great flavor. Brown rice take a lot longer to cook. But I agree with JackK on basmati, it's the best. THe only place I've ever had brown rice that's really good is PF Changs.

JACK-K: I got that same plate rack at the Southern Living Party I went to. I agree about everything being pricy, but feeling compelled to buy. You can find the same stuff at Target!

GATOR: I don't know how you watched 4 movies straight! ONe is my limit and I have to get up and MOVE. Actually, I usually never sit and watch a movie. I'll have it on and I'm in and out of the room. DH gets so frustrated and can't understand how I can keep up. (I guess I really don't :lol: )

ROSALIE: That was so sweet of you to find that Sunbeam manual site! I'll defintely print it off.

HEART: Hope you're feeling better. Nothing I hate worse than a stomach bug!

Everyone else, ahve a super terrific day!
Jennifer

Hi, everyone. It's finally Friday. This has been the longest week. It's raining here and it's supposed to rain all week-end. I think I'll make some gumbo. I made tacos last night. Had mine on a WW tortilla. Not too bad.

Jack-K: I sent you a pm about the trip. I love SLAH parties. My neighbor usually has one right before Christmas. Although I usually end up finding more stuff for me. I love their candles. You're right the stuff is pricy but it's good quality.

Teensy: Sometimes I saute the brown rice with a little onion and mushrooms in some olive oil and then add chicken broth. Makes it more like a rice pilaf.

Gotta run, the boss is calling. Talk to ya'll later.

Trish

Good Friday morning:

I didn't get to the gym yesterday; Delaney's nose started to run and hasn't stopped yet. She must have picked up a little cold somewhere. SO, needless to say....I won't make it to the gym today either. I did go to my Mom's Night Out at the California Pizza Kitchen, and it was good. I did have a Miller Lite and some spinach artichoke dip with chips; I only had a 1/2 Caesar salad with chicken & no croutons for dinner. I then had a Starbucks coffee. We had a fun time.

chrisd: Way to get that exercise in. The doctors think that it is allergies that causes Britt to get the elevated white blood cells on her esophagus. So, if we can determine the things she is allergic to, we may be able to eliminate them and reduce the need for the inhaler. Thank you for praying for Chase.

heart: Thanks for your prayers for Chase; he is in first grade, so probably 7 years old. I hope you are feeling better today.

Yellow: I hope all goes well for DF; sounds like a pretty serious surgery.

Jenn28: It sounds as if Rosalie gave you some good info. on the bread machine. Mine is a Black & Decker, but I am sure they all work pretty much the same way. If you want add'l information, e-mail me at Pricklypair1@msn.com, and I can send you more specific info. out of my manual. Enjoy it!!

Rosalie: Good buy on the pants. If you liked them that much, and they are marked down by $40, why not get a few pairs? I spent $137 at Costco yesterday, and I usually spend a lot more than that; I usually don't get out of there for less than $200.

Jack-K: Good luck with your biopsy next week!!! I haven't gone to any home parties lately because I always feel obligated to buy something. I just got invited to a wine tasting party at someone's house, but they really want you to buy wine (by the case)....yeah, right!

fruit: When did you have your BR? Did it affect the mammogram? I always wondered if the scar tissue may show up as something else! Way to pass on that Texas Toast. Thanks for the positive story about the kid who overcame Leukemia; it is stories like that that will keep the family going & positive.

Melf: Your story about DD & Bully brought tears to my eyes. Pets can be such a positive influence on children. As far as I was concerned, my Collie was just another human part of the family.

Ken: I know how you feel. It is sad to see those babies go from their cribs to beds. They start to look too big for that crib, but then when you get them into the beds, they look so tiny still. Lane is 3 months from where Britt was when we moved her out of her crib (Britt was 21 months - she was climbing out of her crib). I hope Lane stays in her crib a lot longer; I'm not ready to pull her out yet. Thanks for the prayers for Chase.

ARcayne: Thanks for the prayers!

Teensy: I hear ya....I actually put my true weight on my DL when I had it redone a few months back...I fibbed on the one before that. This license will last me 25 years now. I think it was chrisd that posted this easy recipe once: Take 1 cup of brown rice, and 1 cup of water, and 1 cup of chicken broth, and cook for whatever directions say (about 40 minutes). Then add a can of cream of chicken and some canned chicken (I always use fresh shredded chicken breast). Mix it all up and it is kinda like a soup. My DD's even like it. I prefer the light agave syrup, it is more like honey, and the dark is more like molasses. You can get the light agave at http://store.yahoo.com/jayrobb/oragnatsweet.html They charge $6.25 for one 12-oz container or you can get 4 for $24. That is the best deal I have found yet.

Have a great day everyone.

Take care,
Nat

Hey guys cant reply to everyone today...just wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone that gave me the encouragement I need to excersise. Reading that made me do it again today..I got 10 minutes in on the gazelle...damn that thing makes your heart go for a while. I was also able to get 85 crunches and 50 push ups in last night with DH. I could of done more push ups (knees on the floor kind, of course)..but for some reason, for the last week, I have had a problem with my wrist, not sure what thats about. Well I have to jump in the shower..I have to take my dog to the vet at 1pm. Have a great Friday everyone!

Chris

It's rainy but at least it's not cold. :) Eating was very good yesterday. So good I'll actually share...hehehe

L an avacado with hot sauce
S a pear
D Lasnaga, garlic french cut green beans and a salad
Plenty of water and a chocolate coffee for a treat last night

I tasted my daughter's grapefruit and got the surprise of my life. It was good. I have NEVER liked it before and now it taste really good.

Deb...I know you have to be so proud of Michael.

Jack-K...WTG on getting the walking in. It's yucky today so I am gonna walk walk walk with Leslie..LOL I hope. I'm moving slow this morning. But if I do I will have my 4 days in this week. This is one New Year's resolution I am gonna keep. Make time even when there is none.

Poncho...sorry you little one is feeling poorly. Praynig for Chase and his family. It's so hard when a little one is that ill.

Teensy...I love the brown rice in stuffed peppers or as a spanish rice. For plain rice I think the Basmati is my favorite. That is because its closest to white rice which is what I grew up eating.

Woodfrogs...yum on dinner. I had lasnaga last night. I gave myself half a portion so I could go back for seconds. I rarely eat seconds but I had a feeling I was gonna want them. And I did. :)

Yellow...praying for your husband. Grandma just had that surgery last month and she was up and about quickly. Hoping the same for your hubby.

Jenn...yum on the jerky. Robert wanted to make some this year but we only got the one deer. Hopefully next year he'll get two or we'll just make some anyway. I agree about men in the kitchen. Robert knows the rules...OUT..LOL

Suzy...man that is cold. Hope you have a blast this evening.

Arcayne...what an interesting job. WTG on your weight loss this week and over the last months. You are doing so good.

Gator...4 movies..yuck. I don't know how you stayed awake.

Melf...woo hoo! yeah on the scales moving down. I know what a great motivation that is. You are back on track. That is great.

Julia..morning. We moved our little ones to their own beds for their 1 year b-day present. I remember my oldest, now 18, he thought he was something. He had been climbing out of the crib since he was about 10 months old. He used to get up every morning and dump out his dresser drawers. I would find him in the middle of his clothes just grinning at me.

Fruit...awesome on passing on the Texas toast. That stuff is soooo good.

Heartmom..sorry you are feeling poorly. I hope today finds you feeling much better.

My love and hugs to all,
Crystle

HiedieHo All!

OY! What a day yesterday! Not feeling too peppy but went to NH, then to lab for blood test. After sitting there for a good half hour the power went out and they couldn't draw blood, sat there another half hour and went home. Went back about an hour later and sat for an hour until my turn. Went back to the NH to entertain with the Joyful Noise. Then to hospital to pick up xrays of shoulder. Home again, DIL off so said she would get supper. At 4:30 I sat down to rest, next thing I know it's 5:57p and I am supposed to be at a dinner get-together for the kids from Wisconsin that are doing a Collegiate Challenge for HFH. Fortunately I didn't have to cook for that! Had homemade cookies in freezer. Had a good time with the kids, each group we've had has been terrific. Got home at nine. Too tired to even stitch!

I was right about my shoulder. It is degenerative changes in the joint and acromioclavicular joint, calcifications and loose bodies within the joint. In other words I'm getting old and falling apart piece by piece!!

I want to thank those of you that have sent me jokes. Please keep them coming. Laughter truly is the best medicine! The residents look forward to them. RE: The Mr. Miller story. I always end my groups with a "feel good" story, poem etc. I thought because I had cried when I saw that story originally I would be able to read it to them. Well, the tears just flowed and I had to stop a couple of times. The dear lady sitting next to me reached over and patted my shoulder, but no one wanted me to stop reading!

MELF: Glad your first day back to work went pretty good and that you're feeling well enough to do it.

JACKK: Glad you are feeling better too, you will probably have up and down days. I wouldn't say my 60s are crappy, but gold does tarnish!! Will keep you in prayer.

TONI: Thanx. Hope the doctor can do something for my shoulder. I worry about driving a long distance. The longest I drive around here is maybe 4-8 miles. There are times when I hurt so bad I take the long way toWD because it's all right turns so I don't have to stretch my arm to make lefts!

DEB: My doc didn't say it was old age, that's my opinion. Will see what specialist say on Monday. I just know it does interfere with my activities! You're too young for OLD AGE! So may be you ought to have it checked out! You have one smart son! Congrats to him!

YELLOWROSE: Your DH and you are in my prayers.

HEART: Hope you feel better.

FRUIT: Good loss! Glad the tech wasn't too concerned about the mammo, lessens your worry.

SUZY: Hope your headache is better. My DIL suffers from migraines and I used to have them for years so know how bad you can feel! Hope you can keep warm and take safety precautions. Be prepared!

Did wash. Want to get supper fixed. Am going to have Mexican Chicken. Then take a shower as I have a YAH get-together to plan for the coming year.

FFs:

Pfizer Corp. announced today that VIAGRA will soon be* available in liquid form and will be marketed by Pepsi Cola as* a beverage suitable for use as a mixer.

It will now be possible for a man to literally pour himself a* stiff one.

Obviously we can no longer call this a soft drink, and it gives new meaning to the names of** "cocktails", " highballs", and* just a good old-fashioned "stiff drink ."
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Pepsi will market the new concoction by the name of : '' MOUNT & DO ''
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Sheep Fries
*
There was once a sheep farmer who needed help with the difficult task of*castrating*some of his inferior male sheep to keep them from breeding with the*females.
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He hired a French guy who didn't speak much English, but was a very good*worker.
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After the first day, they had successfully castrated 14 sheep and his*French worker*was just about to throw away the "parts", but the sheep farmer yelled,*"No! Don't throw*those away! My wife fries them up and we eat them. They're delicious and*we call them* 'sheep fries'."
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Later that day, the French hired hand came in for supper, and indeed the*'sheep fries'*were tasty. The next day, they castrated 16 sheep, and the following*evening they all*settled down to another supper of 'sheep fries'.
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The third day, however, when the sheep farmer came home, he asked his*wife where the*French hired hand was, and she said, "You know, it's the weirdest thing!*I told him since*there weren't very many 'sheep fries' this evening, we were also going*to have French*fries, and he ran like ****!!"
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History Exam...*
*
Everyone over 40 should have a pretty easy time at this exam.
If you are under 40 you can claim a handicap.

This is a History Exam for those who don't mind seeing how much they*really*remember about what went on in their life.
Get paper and pencil and*number from 1 to 20.
Write the letter of each answer and score at the end.
Then,*best*of*all, before you pass this test on, put your score in the subject line!

1. In the 1940s, where were automobile headlight dimmer switches*located?
a. On the floor shift knob
b. On the floor board, to the left of the clutch
c. Next to the horn

2. The bottle top of a Royal Crown Cola bottle had holes in it. For what*was*it used?
a. Capture lightning bugs
b. To sprinkle clothes before ironing
c. Large salt shaker

3. Why was having milk delivered a problem in northern winters?
a. Cows got cold and wouldn't produce milk
b. Ice on highways forced delivery by dog sled
c. Milkmen left deliveries outside of front doors and milk would freeze, expanding and pushing up the cardboard bottle top.

4. What was the popular che wing gum named for a game of chance?
a. Blackjack
b. Gin
c. Craps

5. What method did women use to look as if they were wearing stockings*when none were available due to rationing during*W.W.II?
a. Suntan
b. Leg painting
c. Wearing slacks

6. What postwar car turned automotive design on its ear when you*couldn't tell whether it was coming or going?
a. Studebaker
b. Nash Metro
c. Tucker

7. Which was a popular candy when you were a kid?
a. Strips of dried peanut butter
b. Chocolate licorice bars
c. Wax coke-shaped bottles with colored sugar water inside

8. How was Butch wax used?
a. To stiffen a flat-top haircut so it stood up
b. To make floors shiny and prevent scuffing
c. On the wheels of roller skates to prevent rust

9. Before inline skates, how did you keep your roller skates attached to your shoes?
a. With clamps, tightened by a skate key
b. Woven straps that crossed the foot
c. Long pieces of twine

10. As a kid, what was considered the best way to reach a decision?
a. Consider all the facts
b. Ask Mom
c. Eeny-meeny-miney-mo

11. What was the most dreaded disease in the 1940's?
a. Smallpox
b. AIDS
c. Polio

12. "I'll be down to get you in a ________, Honey"
a. SUV
b. Taxi
c. Streetcar

13. What was the name of Caroline Kennedy's pet pony?
a. Old Blue
b. Paint
c. Macaroni

14. What was a Duck-and-Cover Drill?
a. Part of the game of hide and seek
b. What you did when your Mom called you in to do chores
c. Hiding under your desk, and covering your head with your*arms in an A-bomb drill.

15. What was the name of the Indian Princess on the Howdy Doody show?
a. Princess Summerfallwinterspring
b. Princess Sacajewea
c. Princess Moonshadow

16. What did all the really savvy students do when mimeographed tests*were handed out in school?
a. Immediately sniffed the purple ink, as this was believed to*get you high
b. Made paper airplanes to see who could sail theirs out the*window
c. Wrote another pupil's name on the top, to avoid their failure

17. Why did your Mom shop in stores that gave Green Stamps with*purchases?
a. To keep you out of mischief by licking the backs, which tasted like bubble gum
b. They could be put in special books and redeemed for various household items
c. They were given to the kids to be used as stick-on tattoos

18. Praise the Lord, and pass the _________?
a. Meatballs
b. Dames
c. Ammunition

19. What was the name of the singing group that made the song "Cabdriver" a hit?
a. The Ink Spots
b. The Supremes
c. The Esquires

20. Who left his heart in San Francisco?
a. Tony Bennett
b. Xavier Cugat
c. George Gershwin
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ANSWERS

1. b) On the floor, to the left of the clutch. Hand controls, popular in*Europe, took till the late '60s to catch on.

2. b) To sprinkle clothes before ironing. Who had a steam iron?

3. c) Cold weather caused the milk to freeze and expand, popping*the bottle top.

4. a) Blackjack Gum.

5. b) Special makeup was applied, followed by drawing a seam down*the back of the leg with eyebrow pencil.

6. a) 1946 Studebaker.

7. c) Wax coke bottles containing super-sweet colored water.

8. a) Wax for your flat top (butch) haircut.

9. a) With clamps, tightened by a skate key, which you wore on a*shoestring*around your neck.

10. c) Eeny-meeny-miney-mo.

11. c) Polio.*At the beginning of August, swimming pools were closed, movies*and*other public gathering places were closed to try to prevent spread of*the disease.

12.. b) Taxi. Better be ready by half-past eight!

13. c) Macaroni.

14. c) Hiding under your desk, and covering your head with your arms in*an*A-bomb drill.
*
15. a) Princess Summerfallwinterspring. She was another puppet.

16. a) Immediately sniffed the purple ink to get a high.

17. b) Put in a special stamp book, they could be traded for household*items*at the Green Stamp store.

18. c) Ammunition, and we'll all be free.

19. a) The widely famous 50's group: The Inkspots.

20. a) Tony Bennett, and he sounds just as good today..
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SCORING

17- 20 correct: You are older than dirt, and obviously gifted with*mental*abilities. Now if you could only find your glasses. Definitely someone*who*should share their wisdom!

12 -16 correct: Not quite dirt yet, but your mind is getting keen.

0 -11 correct: You are not old enough to share the wisdom of your*experiences.

Take care, Shirley

I definetly had a bug. It got really bad last night. I was puking in the garbage can. I woke up and was all dizzy and feeling a little barfy. Called hubby for some sympathy and he told me to eat whether I liked it or not. So I had an orange and 1/2 can soup and laid down for a couple of hours. I'm feeling much better now. Even got my appetite back(is that good news?). So I had a chicken and cheese sandwich and too many mixed nuts. I think I was craving the salt. I was down 2 pounds from yesterday, so I was dehydrated. I'm sure it will be back come tomorrow. Anyway, I'm feeling better enough to go run errands and go to the grocery store later. I've been stuck in the house all week. Gotta run..thanks for all the well wishes, they worked;)

Good Afternoon!

I wanted to get on here as early as I could to get in some replies. Thanks to all of you who answered my questions. Now I am anxious to try the rice. I think I will plan some for Sunday. Tomorrow is a birthday party for my great niece. She will be 2. It will be at Moms as that is where we all get together in the winter months for our potluck. I made a crustless SF Cheesecake to take for myself, while they all have birthday cake.

Suzy-- Stay warm if you can.....I do know the feeling. We had -23 without the wind chill. It is just too cold to do anything. I was wearing long johns in the house even.

Jack-k-- Good for you, even when you are hurting, you are getting in some exercise!! Hope you don't get too much ice. We had a big ice storm here a few years ago. It was devastating, people were without power for a month. We were lucky ours was only out for 3 days. Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. What is Basamatti rice? I don't like white either.....that is why I have never tried the brown yet.

Jenn- Did you get to the Sunbeam web site yet? If not...I have a great recipe that came in my book. It can be for a 1#-1 1/2# or 2# loaf, and it doesn't call for the vital wheat gluten. Fillise told me about using undiluted apple juice in place of the sugar and molasses, so that is what I do. We really do enjoy it.

Trish-- Thanks for the rice idea, that does sound good.

Pancho-- Hopefully Delaney will start feeling better, but then Britt will probably get it.....so MOM, you might be put on hold for awhile, lol!! Thanks for the link to the agave. Will definitely check it out.

Chrisd--WAY TO GO GIRL!! You will start feeling so good with regular exercise. Honest!! Good job, Chris.

Country-- Isn't it funny how our taste change once we get all the sugar and crap out of our system. I am eating all kinds of things that I didn't used to eat. Asparagus, peanut butter, oatmeal, and am now going to try the rice! I might even try a grapefruit too. I don't dislike them, just never was a big eater of them.

Sef-- Great funnies! We are all getting older.....my dh just asked me if I am going to be 50 this month.....NOT YET....please let me be 47, 48 and 49 first!!

Well thats it for now......need to go get lunch going so will see all of you later!

This week is almost over. Getting ready to head to happy hour. My stomach as been upset all day so I think I will stick to tea or diet coke tonight. Not much going on thios weekend, may go the the UL game tomorrow night. Hope to get my computer hooked up some time so I can check out the boards.

Woodfrogs, I make the lasgna with ww noodles and my family can't even tell the difference. they do miss having bread with it though.

Jenn, Friday is a good day to slip out. Even if I stay late,I don't get to make up for it. Enjoy your day off monday.

Trish, I have open faced burritos. I like the smaller tortillas better (not so much breading) and just eat them with a fork. I still put all the junk on it. Yum! When you sautee the rice how long does it take. When I cook it on the stove it takes a good 30-45 minutes.

Pancho, glad you had fun at your night out. We have one of those pizza places here, but I have never been. DD goes at Christmas with a friend. It seems like strange pizza from what she brings home. Now a wine tasting party I would like. I could get out of buying something as I only like cheap wine and I'm sure that would be the good dry kind.

Chris, :clap: wtg getting another day of exercise in. You can do it.

Country, that wasn't much food yesterday. Especially lunch. I love grapefruit. I sprinkle some splenda on it and Yum! Good for you getting your walking in even in the rain. Leslie can get on your nerves if you do her often. I got a little warm feeling when I read about your 18 year old and his bed. Memories are such good things.

Sef, sorry to hear about your shoulder. Did they give you something to take for it. Beleive me I feelyour pain on the getting old bit and failling apart. It's a shame there aren't more Mr. Miller's in the world. The world wouldn't be in the shape it's in. I can't beleive you had to wait all that time for blood work. No wonder you were worn out. Cute jokes. I was older than dirt.

Heartmom, glad it was a short-lived bug and you are feeling better. Hope you didn't pass it onto the kids.



Have a great weekend. See you Monday if I can't get back on.

Jackie

Hi everybody,

I actually started last week on Friday. I have lost 3 pounds which I am happy about, although it is part of the 3 pounds I keep fighting with to keep off the 10 pounds I've lost since August. I've been battling through the holidays, just to keep that 10 pounds off, much less to lose more. Oh well, I have to just keep on keeping on. I have not been totally legal but I'm getting there.

I enjoy reading your posts. It encourages me. I finally got to the Information Board and posted my BIO. I enjoyed reading all the BIOs there.

Suzy: It has been raining all day here and is supposed to rain tomorrow too and then drop off into the 20s all next week. Although the 20s are way colder than I like it to be, it is much better than -7. Oh my goodness, is that ever cold. Hope you enjoy Jerry Seinfeld.

Jack-K: Good for you on walking. I have not yet starting exercising again and really need to do that. It's on my list. :)

Jenn28: We get off for MLK day too, here in Missouri but not everyone does. I think the schools do. I'm looking forward to the 3 day weekend. I need it!!! I love the Lord of the Rings movies because I read them with my son when he was younger. They were wonderful. My husband doesn't like them at all and wouldn't go with me so I went with a friend. It's nice you are willing to go with your husband even though you're not a big fan. I hope you enjoy it.

Pancho: The rice recipe you posted sounds really great. Thanks!

CountryMom: I need to walk with Leslie too!!! :)

HeartMom: Hope you are feeling better today.

Sef: Your problem with your shoulder sounds horrible. I hope the Drs. can do something to help you. That's really bad about taking a longer route to keep from using that side. I loved the History exam. I think I'm older than dirt although I didn't score myself but I did know a lot of the answers :)

I probably won't be on again until Monday, the weekends are pretty hectic so I'll talk to you all soon.

Have a great weekend.

SMILES!!!

Rhonda

GOOD FRIDAY EVENING TO ALL YOU BUSTER'S~!!!! :wave:


This has really been a busy week...all the SNOW BIRDS have arrived, and as usual, they've waited till they got here to have all of the necessary medical work done! This is the time of year that I stay as close to my hood as possible...if you go down US41, all the blinkers are on on the cars that NEVER TURN, the Uturns are going on where WE would NEVER do a Uturn.....I could go on and on~~~~~~ :s:

Hope everyone has had a good week, and now that we're sliding into the weekend, I'm hoping that y'all have a great weekend too! :p

As for the Cosmetic Class Action....evidently, all of these stores that were mentioned really marked the prices up on the companies products that
were listed...IF you bought products from any of these stores...even the one's that are no longer open, on the main page where it says click here , it will take you to a page where you can put your choice of notification...either email or snail mail....I did both.
They will notify you when the action is over. You can then go to the store
they give you and you will be given products in the price range of $18 to $25.
It's a first come first serve basis, so when you get your notification, GO....

MELF...that post from Suzanne is on the main page at the top...you can also go to your CP and it's explained there...

Here are the MOVIES FOR THIS WEEKEND:

SWIMMING

SWIMMING POOL

BUFFALO SOLDIERS

BETWEEN STRANGERS


As for watching movies in a row...right after each other I do it all the time...it's easy...it's called a marathon!

JACKIE...I'll be keeping good thoughts for you next week...Let us know when you're done...

I've got to run...

BOB

Hey all! There's been like 50 posts since I was last on---EEK! Too many to reply too. There is big news here as the President of AU resigned in the wake of the coaching messiness (Jackie--the Louisville folks should be happy). The news just broke so I don't know all the details yet. I'm famished though--I really need to go eat something before I start throwing down everything in sight!

Susan

No replies tonight, just finished scanning the posts & really don't have much time so just wanted to pop in & say :wave:

Getting ready for DS & BIL's surprise 35th anniversary party. Finished her scrapbook & we did a posted full of old pics. Should be lots of fun. Waiting for my neice & her DH & baby to get here from AR tonight. My DS doesn't have a clue that her 2 DDs are on their way here. :cp:

Eating was good today. Staying OP. Had a Atkins friendly wrap from Subway tonight. They are really good. I'm hoping to be able to behave tomorrow for the party too.

Lyn, So sorry I introduced you to those Splet snack thingies. I take full responsiblity!! LOL Now STOP EATING THEM! You are NOT to buy anymore till you've lost the excess & after the get together. OK? :)

Hello, hello-Hope everyone is staying snug and warm. You gals "up nauth" really have the cold weather. -7 -- I can hardly imagine it. Today I was gadding about in shorts and a t-shirt, with a sweater this morning to keep off the slight chill. We are worlds apart on the weather. But you all do have the beautiful fall trees, which we really don't have down here in FL.

BOB--If you want to watch 2 really good movies, watch Jean de Florette and Manon des Sources. They are foreign films with subtitles, but just fabulous acting and a gripping story. Manon des Sources is the second part of Jean de Florette.

I went to help an acquaintance move today. Actually, I just helped her pack up some boxes, and it was a totally exhausting experience. Her house looks like a dump truck just backed up and unloaded everything onto the floor. It was totally depressing to me, so it must be even more depressing to her. She actually suffers from depression, and so I greatly feel for her. She has 4 or 5 cats that she can't take with her to the apt. she is moving into, but she has yet to find homes for them. I'm afraid she will try to take the cats with her and then get kicked out of her new apt. because she broke the no animals policy. Then she would be on the street. It is really sad.

I was so exhausted when I got home that I just sat like a lump and watched Manon des Sources, a movie that I recommended to BOB. Then went and worked out with my DH and then we went out. It was so much fun. We went to a restaurant he had never been to before and had a great meal. I was totally off plan, but didn't feel a bit guilty. I had a glass of red wine, a small piece of French bread, some fish, some foie gras with salad, some goat cheese, and a piece of carrot cake. Yum. I think I was feeling mentally fatigued and needed to have a little party to revive myself. After fish and spinach for breakfast, apple and p-nut butter for snack and chicken and tuna for lunch, I was happy to have a celebratory dinner. Am I bad??!!

Monet--We miss you.

Debbie--congrats on Michael's doing so well. Where did he end up deciding for college?

Well, I'm tired and am gonna get into my nightie and read.
Bye.

Hi Everyone

This is the first opportunity I have had for posting to-day. My dd phoned this morning to say that she would be coming over with her bf this evening so I thought I had better get busy and do some dusting and vacuuming. Also had to do a bit of grocery shopping and go play badminton. Then after finishing a book I was reading it was time to start dinner. I still have a big pile of dishes in the sink. Ugh. I think I have found a place locally where I can get some agave. It is in a farmers market which is only open Saturday mornings so I will be heading out there in the a.m.

YellowRose - Hope your cold is getting better and good luck to dh for his surgery on Monday. Hope he is well enough that it doesn't have to be postponed.

Deb - Congratulations to Michael.

Fruit - WTG on resisting that bread. I thank that is the hardest thing to do when it's sitting right there on the table. I'd love to be coming to the gathering next month but unfortunately not able to at this time. I've just got back from a 2 week visit to the sunshine state. I have to get the books balanced before I make any more trips. :)

Melf - It's good to hear that the scale is starting to go down again. I made the chicken on a bed of bulgur wheat yesterday but I didn't like the bulgur cooked that way although it had a good flavor from the mushroom and onion soup. If I ever try it again I would do it on a bed of brown rice instead. I think I would like that better. I'm posting the recipe here in case you would like to try it:

Breast of Chicken on Bulgur Wheat

Ingredients:
3/4 cup Bulgur Wheat
4 large Chicken Breast with Ribs (remove skin)
1 can Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 (4 oz.) can Mushrooms (stems & pieces)
1 pkg. (1-1/2 oz.) Dry Onion Soup Mix
1 soup can Milk or Water

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil a baking dish (9" x 11"), set aside.

In a mixing bowl blend soup and milk; measure and set aside 1/2 cup of the soup mixture. To the bowl add the bulgur, mushrooms with liquid and half of the onion soup package. Pour into prepared baking dish and arrange chicken breasts on top. Pour the reserved soup mixture over chicken and sprinkle with remaining onion soup mix. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour; uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes.

Teensy - The only brown rice I like is the American Brown Basmati. I also use the white basmati too. Basmati has an extra long grain and it has a lower gi than most other rices. Brown does take a lot longer to cook than the white, usually about 40-45 minutes. You can replace the water with some chicken stock or beef broth for flavor. There's a recipe on the board for Almond Brown Rice Stuffing which I will use as a side dish sometimes. I will fry up the onions, apples and almonds according to the recipe then throw in the rice and liquid and finish cooking it all together. It's quite yummy. I've always used the light agave but I would think that the dark would be good in any recipe that calls for molasses as it has a stronger flavor compared to the light. I wouldn't mind trying the dark if I ever find any in the store.

Pancho - Sorry to hear that the little one is sick with the cold. Hope she recovers quickly. I did buy two pairs of those pants. I was lucky to get those as they only had a few pairs left. I bought a black pair and a light grey pair. The only other ones they had were a light pink and an off white which I didn't like. Anyway I wouldn't like to get too stocked up as I MIGHT lose a few pounds and go down a size soon - I think that is wishful thinking as I keep losing and gaining the same few pounds. :lol:. Sorry to hear about the little boy with leukemia. Hope he responds to treatment.

ChrisD - Glad to see you are keeping up with the exercises. WTG.

CountryMom - What happened to breakfast yesterday? Naughty, naughty. ;)

Sef - Sounds like that was p.........sy day you had at the lab yesterday. Hope they can do something to help the pain in your shoulder.

Jack-K - Hope to see you onboard on the weekend.

Changed4Life - Congrats on your loss this week.

BOB - Sorry that the snowbirds are giving you so much trouble. Are you sure it is not the locals that are doing all those U-turns? When we were there we couldn't believe all the U-turns we saw. Someone made the comment that it must be the U-turn capital of the world. And they weren't all visitors. :lol:

Gator - Glad you enjoyed your meal this evening. No I don't think you are bad - we all need that little celebration once in a while. Just as long as we don't do it every day.:).

Have to get in the kitchen and get thoses dishes cleaned up.

Have a good weekend everyone.

Marie.

Hello gals!

I had another great day today! It is such a good feeling to be able to say that! I just got back from Outback and I had the same as last week….New York Strip, steamed veges and a salad. YUM YUM!

OK…now to catch up with all of you chatter boxes!!

MELF: Way to go on the loss! It sure does feel good to be going in the right direction again – I have to agree with you on that! I was reading your post and I’m just like you with eating the same things over and over! I have a hard time steering away once I get into an easy routine….but I do get tired of the same ole stuff!

KEN: Being up one pound before your period is not bad at all! You may have lost and it just isn’t showing because you are all swollen! You might be down a few after the period passes and then you can do a happy dance! I find some days I eat more starch/carbs than others – I’m trying to watch that too.

GATOR: ROAR! Yeah – I’m a fighting tiger all right! I’m going to do it! I’m not big on oily foods either….but I have heard that cauliflower (mashed) is as good as mashed potatoes – I’m going to have to try it out!

ARCAYNE: I’m so intrigued by your job! HAHA! How long does each phone call last? How do they buy you gifts if they don’t know you?

TEENSY: I hate going to the DMV! I think I have two more years before I have to go. Right now I have the sticker that you get when you renew through the mail – which is nice. But you have to go every other time so that you can check your eyes, etc. I think. Glad you had a good day with your mom!

YELLOW: I sure hope your hubby is a dear friend! HAHA! I’m sure he appreciates your taking such good care of him! Hopefully he will be better soon! I’m so happy to see that you are already making those plans to come to my house! We are going to have a blast!!

SUZY: OMG! I can’t believe that it is that cold! I would just freak! HAHA! I love Jerry Seinfeld! I would love to see him in concert. Hope you warm up some soon!
How many “snow days” do y’all get for school?

JACK-K: I’m so proud of you for doing all that exercise! I wonder if you walk extra if it would count for me!? HAHA!

WOOD: Sounds like you are doing great! I love lasagna! I could eat it every other week but Terry gets sick of it! Enjoy!

JENN: I didn’t know that PF Changs has brown rice! I’m eating there Monday! Do you have to request it? Can you get it with the shrimp fried rice? Now I’m really looking forward to my lunch Monday!

TRISH: Do you make a good Cajun gumbo or is it some Texas spinoff of our Gumbo? What are you putting in it?

PANCHO: I had my breast reduction last December (2002) I don’t think it affected the mammogram – at least I hope not! It was one of the best surgeries I’ve ever had! I feel SO much better!

COUNTRY: I think we are getting the rain tomorrow! It’s supposed to rain all day! I’m not looking forward to that – on those days I don’t feel like doing anything! I’m not big on grapefruit either – they are so sour! I guess I haven’t found a sweet one to enjoy! I’ll have to keep looking!

SEF: What a mess with the bloodwork yesterday! I go Monday to Ochsner for bloodwork. I have to be there at 8:00 so hopefully it is quick since I’m early! I’m sorry you are having so much trouble with your shoulder. You better get that shoulder in shape for Mardi Gras cause I’m gonna throw y’all lots of suff and you have to wave those arms in the air girlfriend!!

HEART: Glad you are feeling a little better – take care of yourself!

CHANGED: Way to go on the loss!

ROSALIE: Sorry to hear that you won’t be able to make the trip here…..it will be so much fun! Hope you have a nice visit with your DD!!!

Well, lemme run! OH – what’s the deal with carrots – can we have them now? I saw someone was eating them for snacks and I know they used to be taboo!

See y’all tomorrow!!
Missy
293/284/170

Just a quickie to let you all know that I got my Agave ordered!! Thanks for the link Pancho. I ordered the 4 bottle special! Hope to be back on sometime tomorrow night.......sweet dreams!

Hello! I've been up since 5 AM. Didn't go to sleep until around midnight due to hubby's snoring and my ear was hurting. Anyway, I'm feeling more like myself today. Have exercise class at 8. Looking forward to it since I missed last time and didn't do any exercise yesterday. Boogie has a little bit of a cold. It's rainy and icky here today. The radar is solid green, so looks like it will be that way all day. The temp is good though. High in the low 60's today. Then it's supposed to get in the 40's again. Hubby has lost a couple of pounds. Just by cutting back on his 2nd plate at supper and no popcorn. I wish it was that easy for me! He was around 218 a week or 2 ago, this morning he was 212 and probably weighs less than that because he woke up puffy in his face. He ate 2 packs of ramen noodles for his supper- I looked on the package and it has 1800 mg of salt a pack, so he had 3600 mg in one meal! If that had been me, I would be up 5 pounds! Anyway, I'm glad he's lost a few, and I told him so. My friend who has been losing some weight also, said to me the other day, "you know, Robby has gained alot of weight." That pissed me off. Number one, don't talk about my hubby, #2, just because she has lost a little weight, that doesn't give her the right to ridicule someone else's weight. I have lost over 100 pounds and you will NEVER here me criticize someone for being big or gaining. I just said, no he hasn't in fact, he's lost a couple. Well, the kids are up, need to get them dressed. Check back later.

HEART: I hear ya about people that are critical of others after they lose weight. I have a friend that lost over 125 pounds and when she was at her lowest I overheard her saying something about that big fat girl - talking about some girl she knows. That made me mad because she was fat most of her life. She starved herself to lose the weight...literally...she ate very little and now - she's starting to gain again. People like that piss me off!

I hope everyone is high and dry this rainy blah day. :) At least it's not cold. For that I am very thankful. Eating went well yesterday..woo hoo..two days in a row. I ate dinner way too late but I wanted to eat with Robert and he worked late.

Rosalie...you will rarely see me eat breakfast. I just don't want it. Plus to be very honest I almost always skip at least one meal. It just works out that way. :) I had some chocolate coffee this morning can we can't that? LOL

Fruit...these were ruby red grape fruit and I pulled the sections out of the lining. That seemed to help alot. I tried it both ways. I was suprised it wasn't very tangy. All the talk about gumbo is making me hungry. My mom makes a wonderful gumbo and mine aint to shabby but my crew doesn't eat it. At least they like shrimp creole.

Heart...I'm sorry your friend wasn't very sensitive about your husband. I think sometimes people don't realize what they say.

Howdy Changed! You will be amazed at how much a little exercise helps move things a long. My daughter teases me when I do the video but let me tell you. I can walk 5 fast miles and barely break a sweat, I can do this video and pour.

I hope you are all having a wonderful OP day!!!!

Love and hugs,
Crystle

Arcayne
Wow that is really great to have lost 37 pounds!! :high:

Hey Chrisd me too!
I was down to 203 then gained 10 pounds over the holidays :P
My goal is to get under 200. Have not been there in 4 years!

Jack-K
I had to laugh about your daughter saying you look fat in your new jeans :)
Daughters are just so lovable sometimes.

BOB
Thanks for the lawsuit info. Good thing I'm too poor to afford those brand or I'd me mad LOL

HeartmomYou poor thing!!

TeensybeanI love the rice with a can of diced tomatoes. It's also good with with a can of cream of broccoli soup. The dark agave is better for you mineral wise but the light agave tastes better to me.

Jenn MLK is pretty much just a day off around here.

Changed4Life
Way to go! No gain or loss is totally preferable to gaining!!

Well it's still mighty freezing here. My washer and dryer are in the basement ant the water froze to the washer so no laundry yesterday! I works today though so I gotta to a lot.

My cousins 12 month old little girl does not sit up on her own or crawl either. The pediatrician says her gross motor skills are not up to par and wants her to see a neurologist. Anyone familiar with something like this?

COUNTRY: I hear ya about all the "GUMBO TALK" It always makes me hungry. And this is - as we would say - good gumbo weather. If it were a little cooler gumbo would be calling my name! Nothing like a good bowl of gumbo and potato salad when it is cold and rainy!

CHERYL: I would definitely get second opinions on the baby. Something could really be wrong with that child. I sure hope not though...that would be horrible.

Well, I'll check back in later!

Missy
293/283.5/170

AFTERNOON ALL YOU BUSTER'S!!! :wave:


I've got a TERRIBLE sick headache....got up with it and can't get rid of it... :(


FRUIT.....Get ready cause DEB is gonna be rich from her EBAY sales and I think she should treat us all to a table of CRAWFISH!!!
I'm watching your guys....well, it's on...I'm sure that JACKIE is hanging her head after seeing the BEATING the CATS just took!

I went to the HFS a while ago and picked up some unsweetened cranberry juice ....I love this stuff, and there's nothing better to give you a good cleaning out! :s:

I've got a big pot of PINTO BEANS cooking, and don't tell DEB but I'm
blowing it tonight...I'm fixing cornbread and fried potatoes w/onions to go along with my beans.... :s: I don't usually do this, but I've got a terrible hankering.... :s:

Please forgive me for being so short....

BOB

Good Saturday to you all:

Lane has a full-blown cold, so I didn't get to the gym yesterday. She even threw up in the truck from choking on all the mucous. I gave her a little Benadryl and hooked up the vaporizer in her room, and spread some vapor stuff on her chest, and she slept pretty well. I got a touch of it, as my throat was itchy last night, and my chest was really tight. I rubbed some gunk on my chest too, and skipped the gym this morning, since I was hacking a lot. I am already feeling better though, and am awaiting dear little Britt to get it; she is showing slight symptoms already. Lane can't even take a nap because she is so stuffed up. I don't want to give her medication more than once a day, so I will wait until tonight and get her to bed a bit early.

Is anyone plannning on watching "My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiance'" tomorrow? I know it sounds corny, but it looks hilarious. I only watch one show a week, so I think I might check it out. The storyline....if this woman can convince her entire family and all of her friends that this is who she is marrying, and they get all the way from the beginning of the relationship to the wedding without anyone finding out, they win something (probably money). It looks pretty hysterical; I can always enjoy a good laugh.

DH is off work Monday, so I will plan to go to the gym Monday a.m., and will have to miss working out Wed. a.m. since Britt has an early school day that day. My week will be off, but I only worked out twice this past week, and hope to get in at least 3 days this week.

chrisd: 50 push-up? I don't think I could do 5. Good job!!

Country: I think I overlooked your breakfast on the menu you posted ;) . Thanks for the prayers for Chase.

Sef: Sounds like a crazy, busy day that you were glad to have over with. What do they plan to do for the shoulder?

heart: why would dh tell you to eat if you felt puky? I'm glad you were able to keep it down, and that you are feeling much better. Congrats to DH for dropping a few #'s. It sucks that is is so easy for men, and we have to work so darn hard for it. I think you should probably cut ties with this friend; she really seems to upset you, and she can't be good for your health (I'm guessing she is the same one you've mentioned in the past).

Teensy: Way to plan ahead with the cheesecake. Britt could be coming down with this; she has been sneezing and said her throat hurt today. Enjoy the agave; I'll be ordering more soon. I bought 10 bottles, and only have 5 left.

Jack-K: I told the lady having the wine-tasting party that I'm not opposed to buying any, if I could split it with someone else. The California Pizza Kitchen has a lot of interesting menu items; they apparently got popular with their bbq chicken pizza. I just had a salad, but the pizza looked good.

Changed: Keep going; you'll drop those pounds.

BOB: We get so many snowbirds here too. Your description of the snowbirds made me laugh. I hope your head is better soon. Does the unsweetened cranberry juice taste bitter?

BOB & FILLISE: I received my Bare Minerals trial package, and really do love it. I just ordered $70 worth from your e-bay contact...too bad you don't get commission.

Gator: Your weather sounds a lot like ours. You need something to keep you warm in the morning, and then shed it by noon.

Rosalie: Hopefully you will be replacing those pants next year at this time, eh? Sounds like the colors are neutral and you will be able to wear with a lot of other stuff.

Fruit: I too had a BR in June of 2001. I then got pregnant with Lane and they bottomed out. My surgeon re-did the surgery in Feb of last year. I see him again next week for a follow-up. I still have this fat under my arm area that hangs over when I wear a bra. I don't know if he can lipo that or not, but it looks kinda funny. I am still very happy with it and would do it again in a heartbeat. I lost 3 1/2 pounds from the surgery alone, and that gave me the incentive to lose the rest of this weight. It is nice not to have to wear clothes to cover up my boobs.

My eating has been fair, but not good. I am going to have to get it totally under control soon. I am allowing myself too many "little cheats," that are going to keep adding up. I am staying around 122-122.5#, and would like to get back to 119-120# range. I know it is only a few #'s, but I'm afraid the numbers will keep going up if I don't get very serious again.

Well, I better get going.

Have a great rest of the weekend.

Take care,
Nat

PANCHO: They lipoed underneath my arms and it hurt like **** afterwards! But, he said it needed to be done. Did he re-do your boobs for free?

Missy

Where are you guys? I can't believe I'm the only one who has posted today..anyway, just getting home from being in town. Got a haircut, it's okay, nothing special. I asked how much highlights would be and she said at least 75 dollars. Can't afford it now. But I've always wondered what my hair would look like highlighted. The kids and I hung around the mall for a bit. Ate Wendy's- I had the taco salad, the kids had nuggets and fries. Had to run back to the grocery store for some stuff I forgot yesterday. I'm having a real craving for some cheese dip(velvetta and rotel tomatoes). Of course, I'll eat it with triscuits. It's a rainy and dreary day here, they lied about the forcast. It's only 51 now. Need to finish checking my email...

Well, forget what I just said! For some reason when I went to the site, the only post today was from me. Then I submitted my post I just did and now I see you guys! Weird..

Yes, this friend is the same one I've mentioned before. The sad thing is, is that I really don't have any other close friends. I just don't have the opportunity to meet people other than church. I like the girls I go to church with, but so far they are just acquaintances. I'm just used to be around my friend for so long, that I've just come to accept it. And yes, she can say some really stupid things. One that got me sooo angry that I told her off in front of everyone is when she said that she would cry as much if not more at Boogie's funeral(this was last year right before his 3rd surgery)! #1, who the heck said anything about a funeral! #2, I'm his MOTHER for pete's sake! I am the one who has been thru pure heck with him, not you, and how dare you even think about putting yourself in my place! I have bitten my tongue around her several times, but this just didn't sit right with me. Ignorance. Anyone ever read my BIO? I have very little tolerance for stupidity.

PANCHO- hubby told me to eat something because he knows that I get dizzy and sicker if I go a long time without eating. If it had been the day before when the virus was full-blown then there was no way I could keep anything down, and you couldn't have made me eat anything. Hope your girls get better. Boogie has it also. His nose is raw. Do you use saline? It can get the passages unblocked.

CHERYL- Can the baby hold it's head up on its own?

Anyone watch ER Thursday?

Nat,

I use a 3 gal pitcher...pour the quart of CBJ in, then fill to about the 3/4 mark.
I then add sweetner...yes, it is WAY TO BITTER without the added water and sweetner...THEN...I stick it in the fridge overnight...It is so good for you!
It can blast fat too!

BOB

PANCHO - take note that its not real push ups...they are knees on the floor push ups...I hope I clarified that before. I couldnt do ONE real one! :)

HiedieHo All!

What a miserable day it has been weatherwise! But there is good news! I have lived here almost five years and in spite of all the rain/sun showers have never seen a rainbow. Late this afternoon DIL and GD called me downstairs to come and see a rainbow, not one but a double! The colors were exquiste!!

Spent most of morning soting out end of the year bookwork for HFH. Finished a Xst project and have everything ready to start stitching a new one tonight. Also did some, UGH!, ironing. I HATE ironing.

JACKK: I have been on Celebrex foreveer it seems, before the shoulder starting acting up. I cringe to think what it would be like, w/o the Celebrex!

CHANGED: I was definitely older than dirt! Those 3# will stay off!

FRUIT: Right now I don't do muich waving. You'll just have to watch for the fat girl!!

BOB: Hope headache is better.

PANCHO: Have an appointment w/ ortho doctor tomorrow at one. A nurse friend said it might be arthosurgery. He's also a spoets med. so it may be exercises altho that would really hurt. Tine will tell.

HEART: Sorry. I don't think much of your "friend". Itis hard to find someone to be close to. I have a lot of acquaintenaces here but have not found a close friend. So can understand, a little, very little.

Just wanted to check in before I settle down for the night, get cozy and stitch.

See you tomorrow!

Take care, Shirley

It's rainy here too tonight. They are even calling for some thunderstorms here.

Sef--That rainbow sounds gorgeous! I'm so glad you got to see it tonight!

Heart--I thin your friend sounds pretty insensitive too! I'm glad you spoke up when she made the comment about Boogie--the nerve!!!!!

Missy--mmm, gumbo. I'm so glad you are doing so well and back on track!!! It feels great doesn't it?

Nat--I'm glad you like the BE makeup! It lasts forever, so it is a good investment. You'll have to post a pic to show us your new look!

BOB--mmm, pinto beans. I'll be over shortly!

Gator--I can sympathize with your friend. I'd try to take Miss Belle with me too I couldn't imagine having to give her away.

Cheryl--Good to hear from you!

Country--You are right about the exercise--it is a great jumpstart to weight loss!

Got to go catch the news--big doins in Auburn this weekend with the resignation of the AU president last night. Coachgate finally caught up with him.

Susan

Evening all--

The birthday party was fun. Isabella wasn't in the best of moods though. And a cranky 2 year old is no fun. Eating was good, and I did have one small glass of red wine. Marci, my sil, made two huge dishes of lasagna, which of course I passed on.....and it was hard because she makes the best lasagna I have ever tasted. But I will be making some soon with WW noodles.

Something that really bites....I have been looking all over for the Agave Nectar. Finally ordered some on line yesterday. This morning I stopped at the little HFS in Deer Park just to see what new products Coleen the owner, had gotten in. I check in with her all the time......yep you guessed it she now carries the Agave. It is 4.95 for an 8 oz bottle. Is this about right??

Well, guess that is it for the night. See you all tomorrow.

Well, it's almost 3 a.m. and I'm still up. There are some really good old movies on the tube and I've been zoned in on the screen!
I've got a new game on my computer...called WORD WIZARD...it's so much fun. Can't wait for MONET to get her arse feeling better so I can tell her about it!
EVERYONE LOST TODAY!!! ME...GATOR...MISSY....

I'm going to try and hit the hay...SUSAN..your rain is moving this way...so the weatherman says...we'll see...

NITE NITE
BOB

Good Morning!

I have to confess...I had 2 white russians last night and I have to say afterwards...I felt like crap! I wanted to vomit but couldn't - not because I was drunk because I wasn't - but just because of the sugar! UGH! I was miserable! That's what I get for straying. They were good going down but not good once they stirred around in there! HAHA! Y'all have a good day!

Missy
293/283.5/170

Just running in and letting you know I'm alive and kicking - busy day today - have to hope and pray we find LAUREN a dress for her party on Thursday night, among other things. ELI is off, ready to drive me nuts with his driving of course, eating sucks - thrown a new loop so off I went - MICHAEL is being flown to WASH. U. in St. Louis all expenses paid - reality is setting in even more with this happening - probably next month, and NO:nono: I don't get to go! He's hoping to go with his friend SUZY that got an invitation as well.

Will be on in the morning.

{{{{HUGS}}}} :grouphug:

Debbie

Hi all! :-)

Just a quick check in to let ya'll know I didn't drop off the face of the earth LOL Had a minor crisis this weekend and spent a couple days with my sis.

Eating is still good and only had one "slip up". Hubby ordered pizza and I had 1/2 a slice :-( Sucked down lots of water though and hopped on the treadmill to sweat it out - out of guilt. LOL

Got on the scale for the first time last night since 1/09 and I actually saw different numbers! LOL! 6lbs gone, yay for me! What an incentive that is.. holy cow!

HEART ~ It's so hard to find GOOD friends. I have distanced myself from almost all of my friends because for once reason or another. I have a VERY low tolerance for insensitive people. How hard is it to actually THINK about what you say before spewing it out?

Hope everybody has a great day :-) I'll have more time this evening to pop on..

Amanda

Hello everyone! Its been two weeks or more since I was here. Its been a trying time for me, but hopefully, things will be better soon.

Thanks, Susan, for the emails, and Deb for the message. Its nice to know you are missed. I have to confess I did spend some time of what I could tolerate online on the Low Carb board. The doctor has put me on Atkins for my insulin levels for a while and it was helpful to be getting info there. They may kick me off though, as I am stirring up interest for Sugarbusters!

I have been incapacitated with severe Vertigo for over a week now. It's better with the medications the doctor has me on, but I have been unable to drive, or do much. Last Sunday, I could not even get out of bed without help, and couldn't keep anything down. At this point, they don't really know what is causing it, which sucks.

Eating has been good, by Atkins standards. The scale is still bouncing up and down, in its most frustrating way. I had dropped four pounds last Saturday, but then got so sick all I could keep down was chicken soup and toast. Of course it bounced WAY back up on Monday or Tuesday. By the time I saw the doctor on Wednesday, I was puffy and up seven! Even so, he thought I was dehydrated. :shrug: I have increased my water intake, and continued on the meds, and I am supposed to let him know how I am doing on Monday. I am hoping and praying he will not need to order more tests. I may try acupuncture first. My neuro-muscular massage therapist's husband has Meniere's and acupuncture is the only thing that helps his vertigo.

I hope I can keep up with posts soon. Take care everyone!

:wave:

I am new to 3FC and found SB support. My doctor wants me to follow SB rather than Atkins cuz it is a little easier to stay with forever. Atkins adds a lot of the stuff back in that I can have with SB from the beginning. So far the biggest difference I have noticed is that SB is lower fat than Atkins. Are there any other differences you can think of that I would need to consider before making the switch? I have lost 7 or 8 lbs since January 2nd but this is not the first time I have lost on Atkins and then gone off program. I am spending today reviewing both books. Thanks for your help, Sue.

Heartmom
Yes Maggie can hold her head up no problem. She will sit up in her highchair fine and if you prop her up in the corner of the playpen she will sit there and reach for her toys but she makes no effort to sit up herself. Her fine motor skills are good. She can pick up cheerios and things like that.
Your friend sounds a lot like mine. We've been best friends since 7th grade. But the longer she's been married to her husband it's like her brain is deteriorating. She's always trying to get me to drink and go off SB. I have had to limit my time around her.

Bunnababy
I never tried Atkins because I get headacheay and feel like crap if I don't eat carbs. Plus I'm not a huge meat eater.
From everything I've read SB is more balanced from all food groups. I think the initial weight loss is faster with Atkins but with SB you keep it off longer.

Woke up to 4 more inches of snow this morning.
TOM is due today and I feel like blech.

Happy Sunday all!

Monet, it's good to see you on the board again--you were definately missed!

I'm trying to clean out my linen closet, but the attmept is half-hearted. I have the stuff strewn around my living room now. I'm taking a lot of it to good will so I need to get it boxed up.

Have a good day everyone--BOB enjoy that rain!

Susan

Bunnababy--Welcome to our little corner of the world! Just remember that white is mostly bad--white rice, white bread, white taters and you'll be fine. I think SB is a longer term WOE (way of eating). SB does also worry a little more about fats and encourage lean proteins wherever possible. I think you can also incorporate more dairy than perhaps on Atkins. I like the studies that show that calcium aids in weight loss so I'm trying to up my calcium intake (that and I'm in menopause so I need to take care of them ol' bones! Glad to have you with us!

Susan

Me again, I just signed up for the ad-free subscription service. It's $10.00 for three months or $15.00 for six. I signed up for six months--not a bad price at all. I'm happy to support this board and have been one of the most vocal about complaining about the ads. I had indicated to Suzanne that I would be a subscriber if that option became available, so I thought I'd better make good on my promise! I have to say that two minutes after subscribing, I've got a screen with no ads! Very nice! Thanks Suzanne!

Hi all -

Just a quick note to check in. Jerry Seinfeld was awesome Friday night - we all had a great time, but let me tell you, when the show was over and we were walking to the parking garage and the wind was blowing at us - it WAS cold! Very, very cold. I think my whole body started shaking and my teeth were chattering before we got in the car.

We just came home from the Celtic's game (free tickets from a client at work) and now DH is watching the Pats game. We had a busy weekend, but it was good and a lot of fun! It is now snowing here. I don't think we are suppose to get much, just enough to throw a kink into the driving.

DEB: How exciting for Michael! Is this for a college interview? You may have posted the details early and I may have missed them. Please forgive me if that is the case. I hope all goes well for him. If he decides to go to school up here, let me know. I'll give you a shopping list for all the appropriate clothing. In fact, it is real easy. Just buy a little of everything from all the different departments because it may be cold and snowy one day, and then the next warm and sunny. :) If you buy a little of everything, you should be covered!

HEART: I think you are right when you said before that your friend is jealous of you. To make a statement like that without thinking, or to even think such a statement is insane. I mean, seriously, when a loss happens, who the **** looks around to see who is crying more? She sounds like someone who needs to have a lot of attention . . . I have a couple of relatives like that and frankly, when they get in those moods, I limit my time with them. Maybe next time you are at church you should get to know some of the other girls a little better - just to give you another outlet, if anything.

PANCHO: I saw a California Pizza Kitchen for the first time the other night in Boston. It looked busy inside, so I'm assuming it must be good. I'll have to plan to check it out the next time I'm in town - which probably won't be for a while. I think we are pretty tapped out with events for the next month or so.

COUNTRY: I too love red grapefruit! Funny thing when I read your post about trying your daughter's grapefruit and liking it for the first time - my kids just tried one of my grapefruits the other day and decided that they like it too! I have these really great spoons that I think I may have gotten from Pampered Chef that are made especially for grapefruit - they have a grooved edge on the sides of the spoon which grab the grapefruit while you pull it out.

MISSY - My kids are allowed about 5 "snowdays", but they need to be made up at the end of the year. So far we have used 3 - which in other words means that my kids will probably be going to school until the 4th of July. We start late here - after Labor Day and the last day of school is usually June 19th or so. I've heard some rumors that next year we will be starting before Labor Day - which is really fine with me - doesn't matter either way. Did you say that you taught 1st grade? My sister is a teacher - she teaches 5th grade. Of course, she was laid off last year and isn't teaching at the moment, but she loved it and misses it now. I think that she is going to start subbing again to get her foot in the doors of other school systems. I don't know about the South, but things here are very political - it isn't what you know or your experience, it is who you know.

Okay - gotta go find something for dinner. I think I'll just order pizza for the guys and make my own legal pizza. I'm not up for cooking tonight.

Hope all is well is everyone - will check in later :smug:

SuzyB

AFTERNOON EVERY BUDDY!!!!

Now y'all know that I'm not a PRO BALL FAN, but PEYTON is playing today....well...it's now 2nd half and I'm hoping that THE REAL COLTS will show up for the game! I don't know if it's the bitter cold, or if they are truly out matched!

SUSAN...when you're done, come on down...I've got a housefull of things you can do around here! The rain is over for now, but more is on the way. I kept your beans warm as long as I could, so they are on their way by overnight express... :s: GAWD...they were good...in fact, my whole supper was good.
I've just taken a pork butt out of the oven for supper tonight...we'll heat up some beans, taters and a piece of cornbread and we'll be set! If you hurry, you can just about make it! :p

MONET...I'm so glad you're feeling a little better. I found a new word game
for you to try. WORD WIZZARD I'll send you the link
by email...it's so much fun...

CHERYL...keep warm...

TOUCHDOWN....COLTS!!!

{{{{{{{{{WELCOME BUNNABABY}}}}}}}}}}}

I'm going back to the game...I'm hoping that PEYTON PLAYS SOME TENNESSEE BALL!!!

GO COLTS!!!


BOB

HI SUZY!!!! we were posting at the same time...glad you had a good time with JERRY.....

BOB

Hello. Not much going on right now. Went to church this morning and ran into my cousin who I haven't seen in ages. When he first saw me, he didn't recognize me,lol. The preacher mentioned the doc who has done the human clone, anyone read that? I think it is wrong when you start fooling around with humanity like that. But if God wills the child to live, then he will but it will be a soul given by God, not the doctor. Anyway, then I went over to my Mom's for awhile and that's where my eating went downhill. I ate almost a WHOLE BOX of Triscuits and a big bowl of cheese dip! Oink, Oink. Plus, I've only had 1 glass of water and about a 6 pack of Diet Cokes. You guys know how I get without my water and how puffy I will be tomorrow from all the sodium.

CHERYL- I was wondering if she had problems with holding her head up because my nephew has a condition that affects his muscles,etc..and as a baby he didn't hold his head up. Now, other than being a little off balance at times, he's on target. BUT he got Early Intervention, he's gone thru alot of therapy and wearing braces,etc. But it's been so worth it. So I strongly recommend your friend getting her child seen about soon, because if something is wrong, she can get help now so that it helps her in the long run.

Pancho- what makeup are you guys talking about? I've been wanting that makeup that goes on lightly without looking like makeup, but covers up all the red tones in your face,etc..

Yea, you guys are right about my friend. She is insensitive at times and self-centered and childish. But it's either that or nothing. I hate being bored, so I'll call her up from time to time and we'll get together, but we don't hang out like we used to. I think even she can tell we don't click on the same level. I just wish I could have just 1 close and true friend that lived close by.

Good snowy Sunday to you all---

Been snowing all day.....lightly though, so not a lot of accumulation. Hope that it doesn't last. I am so ready for some warmer weather. Like 50 degrees!!

I have to go into town on Tuesday for a hair appointment. I am getting it cut and highlighted. This is my birthday present to myself. Also going to swing by Costco for some veggies. And the jewelery store at Fred Meyer's to see about something for my ring.....I don't want to have it resized, but don't know if I will like the other option. So I will check it out.


Fruit--Remember that feeling next time you want to have one....maybe it will help you to refuse? I felt like that when I over did on the Christmas cookies. Yuck!!

Deb-- Hang in there girl.....it will be getting better for you. Don't know how you do it.....you spin my head just reading.

Bella-- Way to go, girl. 6 pounds gone.....awesome!!

Monet-- Glad to hear you are feeling better. Naw, they won't kick you off, they (PG) actually suggested that I check out different plans, and she told me to contact you about SB. That was the best thing for me!! I am so glad that I did.

Bunnababy-- Welcome to SB. What a great board, and a fantastic way of eating. The fat was and is the hardest part for me. I was doing PP before. So I am really trying to keep it down. The best advice I can give you is to do what ever you pick 100%. I was so afraid that I would start gaining when I switched, but to my surprise, I started losing after about a month. And I had been stalled for a good 6 months!! Good luck on your journey.

Cheryl-- It has been snowing here all morning. It just isn't adding up to much. Glad about that. We still have about a foot on the ground.

Fillise-- I have to finish cleaning out my file box.....all of last years bills and stuff. Not fun stuff! But something that has to be done!

Suzy--Sounds like you had a great weekend. I love it when we have lots to do. Hubby is retired, and I stay home also. So it can get pretty mundane. Especially in the winter time.

BOB-- Hello girlfriend!! Were you routing for the right team?? Or should I say winning team??

Heart-- It is hard not to have a good friend that is close to you. My bestfriend, (from Highschool) lives 45 miles away. We talk on the phone lots, but don't get to spend much time together. I think we saw each other 6 times last year. Pretty sad, especially when I think about her so often.


Well, that's it gang.....hope to see you sometime tomorrow!

Don't look now, but I'm actually online on the week-end! Gosh I just love DSL. Darn it BOB, I hate that your boy Peyton and his Colts lost today, guess it just wasn't meant to be. But Carolina better beat those Eagles tonight. I don't think I can take it if the Eagles are in the Super Bowl.

My gumbo is simmering as we speak. Missy, I don't think you'd call it very authentic, tonight it's just chicken and sausage, but I do make my own roux (used WW flour) and I don't put anything weird in it I don't think. We went to dinner on Friday and I did great, had fresh tuna that was awesome, stayed away from the bread and rice. Last night we went to a place that I had forgotten how good their bread was. I had 2 pieces and boy could I tell this morning.

BOB-Your beans and cornbread and fried potatoes really got my mouth watering. When I was growing up, we didn't have much money and that was a weekly staple around our house. Did you have some onions and chow-chow with it?

Monet-Glad to see you back. We missed you.

Crystle-I went to the store today and bought grapefruit. They sounded so good.

Bunnababy-Welcome, you've found a great place for answers and support. You've probably already figured out we're not your typical diet support board.

Heart-I agree with you about the clone thing. Our pastor today was talking about special gifts from God. I think you put that very well. Glad you're feeling better.

Well, ladies, I know I missed a lot of you. Talk to you tomorrow and have a great evening.

Trish

It sure is turning off cold again after such a nice day.

The Surprise party for my DS & BIL's 35 anniversary went well. They were soooooo surprised! My DN made a regular chicken & saugage gumbo & I made an okra/chicken gumbo. Had some brown rice with mine. The okra gumbo was the hit of the day & WENT like crazy. They were craping the bottom of the pot wanting more! LOL I did have a piece of cake. Back on track today though. I've been having some dizzy spells. Not sure if it's sinsus or fluid causeing it, but trying to push the water incase it's the latter. The scale was holding steady this am, but you know how that is.

Rosalie, thanks for posting the recipe. Plan to try it tomorrow. Will let you know how we like it.

Will check in tomorrow. Nite! :wave:

EVENING EVERY BUDDY!!!


If there are any PATRIOTS fans here....CONGRATS...GAME WELL PLAYED!!!

COLLEEN...I guess you can tell by the above, PEYTON AND THE COLTS lost :(

TRISH...I so wanted them to go to the SUPER BOWL...Payton NEVER got to beat FLA when he was in college, and to us, that is the SUPER BOWL!!!
No chow chow, but it sure would have been good! I put onions in the taters.
See you next month!

LAURIE...you should keep her at a distance...she will eventually get the message...when she does, she'll ask you what's wrong...and you should tell her!

I'm off to climb up in the four poster...

BOB

For those of you that have Netflix- are the DVD's you choose, always available? Or is there a wait sometimes? I was wondering because it didn't say on the site and with Walmart's DVD site, there is a wait on alot of the selections.

Anyone ever try chicken white bean chili? I was wondering if it's good or not.

All those terrible snow storms in Oregon bypassed us by 45 minutes south and 45 minutes north. Our grandkids were disappoited they didn't get any snow days off while the whole rest of the state did. We only had one really cold night. :D

I will be around but have to get to know you all before I can comment too much on things. Gumbo, beans, and cornbread are making me :hungry: We are having roast for dinner with cauliflower and Caesar salad.

Quick check in - had to BEG for the computer. Have a bunch of auctions ending - forgot how much work selling on Ebay was! Got LAUREN a dress tonight, bought shoes but she can't walk in them so they have to go back - pooped from running around.

Kids have no school tomorrow so I MAY sleep an extra hour if possible. Will be on in the morning to start the new board - not to worry :)

{{{HUGS}}}

Deb

Just finished my gumbo (with brown rice) and it was awesome. No okra, not much of an okra girl unless it's fried, LOL.

Laurie-We had NETFLIX for a while (until Jordan left, nobody else really watches that many movies). I never noticed there being much of a wait for their movies. I thought they were great. It seemed like we got them within about 2 or 3 days. You get an email when they get your movie back and when they send the next one out.

Trish

Hey everyone!

How's it goin? Not much here - we just got back from a friends house...played some cards and visited. I love to do that kind of stuff.

SUZY: I didn't think anyone started school after Labor Day any more. We usually start around the 15th of August. Why did your sister get laid off? That is rediculous - I've never heard of that. Around here they are looking for all of the certified teachers that they can get! The money here really sucks but at least we always know we have a job! haha If we miss school for hurricanes we have to make those up too. Good thing they don't hit every year! Last year we had 2 in a row - a week apart! So, we had 5 days to make up - that sucked!


TEENSY: You are right about that! I felt miserable - it sure wasn't worth it!

TRISH: We tried to make a roux last week with the WW flour and it was horrible. How did yours come out? We found that it was kind of gritty - so we threw it out! It wasn't good at all. We were making crawfish stew and I wasn't screwing that up with that roux! I love chicken and sausage gumbo. My dad make okra gumbo that is good - but I prefer it fried too!

Ok - I'll see y'all tomorrow. I go for my bloodwork at Ochsner and then it's off to PF Changs for lunch! YUMMY! I'll check in when I get back.

Missy

Laurie - we had Netflix for about 6 months..the only wait was for new releases....unless you put your name in a few weeks in advance. Other than new releases there wasnt a wait at all.

Chris

Trish - Im with you...I cant stand the Eagles...Im soooo happy that they lost. Second year in a row they were in this position and lost. The good thing about last years loss was that it was a loss to my team (Bucs).

BOB - sorry your man lost...I thought they were gonna come back in the end...it was a real good game. Maybe next year!

Hope everyone had a great weekend! Will post fresh tomorrow!

Chris