Sugar Shakers - Sugar Busters Weekly Support Board 4/2-4/8

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 TIP
WEDNESDAY-WEIGH-IN WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY-THURSDAY RECIPE DAY & CHAT AT 9:15PM EST
FRIDAY-FRIDAY FITNESS

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


http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?postid=34143#post34143

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


Our APRIL 2001 RECIPE BOARD can be located at the link below:


http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=3775

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

THE RECOMMENDED READING BOARD:


http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=2342

THE TOOLS & TIPS BOARD:


http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=2344

THE FOOD INFORMATION BOARD:


http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=2365[/url

MOTIVATIONAL & INSPIRING THOUGHTS BOARD


http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=2359

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


http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=3788

WANT TO POST YOUR WEEKLY WEIGHT LOSS INFO and BE COUNTED in our weekly totals of pounds lost?? Go to the WEEKLY WEIGH IN BOARD BELOW to post your stats!

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=3789

NEWBIES! (aka new members) If you would like to REPLY to any of our threads, please hit NEW REPLY NOT NEW THREAD then type your message in and hit SUBMIT REPLY. Also, when the board gets to the 2nd & 3rd page, sometimes it may take a little longer for your message to appear, you can refresh your browser, or wait, but it will show up! 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

Good Monday Morning Everyone:wave:

Just wanted to get in a quick good morning post before I take my walk and go to court with Sharon today. It's going to be a long day, as well as probably very taxing. I'll have to fill you all in later tonight.

It's a new month and we have a NEW BIO BOAR located at the link below:

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?postid=34143#post34143

PLEASE make sure you get your BIO onto the new board as soon as you have the time.

ALSO, we have the new APRIL 2001 RECIPE BOARD up and running, so feel free to add your recipes on there even though it's not Thursday Recipe Day. Here's the link:

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=3775

I'd like some feedback on how to get the birthdays listed. Should we just list those b.days for the month at the beginning of each month? We have a few APRIL BIRTHDAYS to take note of-BARBEE was yesterday, APRIL 1, * LISA A-April 6 * GLORY-April 11, * THINAGIN-April 11 * KAREN-APRIL 19 * BIGORANGE-April 20 * MSLIZ-April 25th, and Did I forget anyone??

Last weeks poll was a good one. I think most of us do get some exercise in pretty regularly, which is nice to see-the 4 of you who don't get any, and you know who you are, need to try to get in something-anything is better than nothing! (KIM, see you aren't the only one!!)

TODAY IS MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY

START NOW

Start right now to fulfill your best possibilities. Start right now to achieve the goals you've set for yourself. Those goals, those possibilities are too important to let them go stale. There is something you can do right now to move toward them. Get busy and do it. There is some initial action you can take. Get busy and take it.

What have you always told yourself you would do? Who is the person you have always wanted to become? What is the lifestyle you've always wished for? Wishing is not enough. Intention is not enough. At some point you must take action to achieve those things you truly desire. That point is right now.

Now is the time you have available to you. Now is your opportunity to act. Now is when your goals, your dreams, your ambitions begin to become a reality.

There's no need to put off the fulfillment of you best possibilities for another moment. Start now, take action, keep going and experience the incomparable thrill of making your dreams a reality.

-- Ralph Marston
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MELF, hope they have the Carbolite near you-I would think someone would have it. It's such a treat! It's nice to hear you have nice surroundings to walk in that you don't need any music to drown out the cars and planes, like I do:rolleyes:

ROSALIE, sounds like you had a nice day with the grandkids, and I'm sure they loved being with you as well-esp. getting when going to get MickeyD's! Funny, I hear most Grandparents saying they take their gkids there more than BK. I know my Mom is partial to McD, she likes their ice cream cones!!! Sounds like you will have a beautiful deck this summer!!

KAREN, you can tell when you are bloated and up on the scale and are doing things correctly that this is NOT fat, it's water weight. I've mentioned in the past how, just one day, it seems like the flood gates just open up. I keep track of these things and it makes not getting frustrated easier. Glad to hear your plateau is broken and you're down again!!! BTW, what day does your bday fall on???

BUNNY, glad to see you back on the board. Three pounds is NOT the end of the world. If you just get back on plan full-force, these will probably drop off so fast. You are right, writing everything down will be helpful. You can easily do this, and you know this, but you need to get back into the right frame of mind. YOU have to be ready to do this for yourself, not for a trip, or any other reason, it doesn't work otherwise. We are all more than happy to help you get back into the swing of things, we know you can do it, you know you can do it!!!:)

GREENEZEY, WELCOME TO OUR BOARD Are you following SB?

Well gals, I must run-I'll check in with you all later tonight!!!

Have a wonderful day, and a great week!

Debbie
194/132.5/129
Miami, FL

Morning! Its Monday and its April boy do the months pass by fast. Thanks for all the motivation last week. Even though i don't post like i should -due to lack of time -I do luke dailey and read everyones posts. :D You all are doing great keep it up! The week end here per usual was not that great food wise! I guess today is a new day. We took the kids shopping, hubbys band played went out dancing. I did excersise 5x last week shoveld on Friday twice and danced on Saturday night soo maybe 7x excersising! Just wish i could keep my big fat mouth shut! No matter how much i prepare and have my legal foods around other stuff makes it in there :nono: Well enough whining per ususal!

Thanks again for the motivation!!!!
Rhonda
201.2/143/135

Good Morning Ladies,

Hope all had a wonderful weekend!

Well yesterday was my 1 month anniversary on SB.

This morning I ran by my doctor's office to weigh in. I have a nurse there that is my official "keeper of the weight"

And are you guys ready for this? One month later I have lost a total of (drumroll please)............15 lbs.

I can't see how it's possible! But it was right there in front of me! The nurse had to convince me she knew what she was doing to convince me the scales were correct.

Since I was in a public place, I couldn't strip down to my underwear and do my Happy Dance!!!

However, tonight when I get home, it will be me and Bogie happy dancing to a little Otis Redding!

I had a great weekend. Instaed of eating out, a friend and I stayed home Saturday night and cooked a complete SB legal meal! Cooking a complete meal was a NEW experince for me. I thought I was going to have to get out the owners manuel to my stove to figure out how to operate it!!!

I bought some Sugarbusters brand pasta yesterday, but couldn't find any sauce that was even semi legal?
Anyone got any suggestion on a legal sauce? I've really got my heart set on some spagetti!

I've got to get to work. Mondays are a busy day at church! Will check in later!

Thanks to you all,
StarChaser

Good Monday morning everyone :)

It's still a little cool here although the sun is trying to shine. I got off to a good start by doing my 2 MILE WALK video before breakfast. Have a little shopping to do this morning then off to badminton this afternoon.

Deb - I think it would be fine to list the birthdays at the beginning of each board. Could you just list the names at the bottom of the introductory page.?

Rhroo - I love your sense of humour. Perhaps we can find some magic sticky tape that only lets the legal food in. At least you are exercising and sounds like you had a good weekend apart from the eating. Sorry to hear you still have some of the white stuff there. Ours has nearly all gone, just a little bit left where the snow plows piled it up.

Starchaser - Fifteen pounds in one month WOW. You must feel wonderful. What a motivation to keep on SBing. Enjoy doing that HAPPY DANCE this evening but make sure there's no peeping toms around!

Bye for now. :wave:

Have a good SB day everyone

Marie.

Hello fellow SBers. I had a motivational thought to paste but I deleted it before I thought to save it for posting here. Dumb me! How about this. Y'all go girls!! You can do it!

Frog, I went back again to try to look at your pictures, and the page still will not load fully. In fact, my computer even crashed when I was maneuvering around on page 3 to begin to reload the page to see if I could get it that way. So sorry I missed them.

Star--Congratulations on your wonderful loss. What an inspiration.

I didn't do very well at the pot luck. Give me a scolding, girls. But today is a new day, and so I'll just pick up where I left off and do better today.

Deb - my birthday is on the 19th. Milestone this year - 45- ugh!!

Star - way to go on the 15 lbs. I'll do the happy dance for you tonight at home!!!!

Rhroo - don't put yourself down like that! Look what you have already accomplished! You have to live, too. So today is another opportunity to eat the way you want--on program!!

Got to get back to work!

Karen

Good Morning Sugarbusters!

Well today is my first REAL day on Sugarbusters and I'm excited. Do you know how encouraging it is for me to read on the boards this morning that Starchaser has lost 15 lbs on her first month of Sugarbusters! WOW! AWESOME! I really am hoping this will work for me but I would be THRILLED with a 5 lb weight loss in the first month since nothing I have been trying is working for me!

I have really got to go get the book (again) and do some reading because I have loads of questions.

Here is my first question (I promise I will read the book again and not drive you people crazy) but I still would like to try to find out the answer to this today...

Can I have Montalcina Angel Hair Pasta??? it is made from 100% pure italian grade durum semolina. The Label says Total Carbs 41g, Dietary Fiber 2g, and Sugars 2g. The ingredients read: Semolina, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate (iron), Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin and Folic Acid. I am wondering if I can have it bec it only has 2 grams of sugar per serving and I do not see any white flour but don't feel sure enough about what I am doing yet.

Have a great sugarless day gang!

Cathy :)

Good morning!

I have just ordered the Sugar Busters book on the advice of my doctor, and am looking forward to being a part of this group. I have a lot to lose....around 80 lbs. I've had a lot of stress in my life lately which has made weight loss basically impossible, but I'm ready to do something about it now. My son was diagnosed w/leukemia in October, but is doing GREAT right now.

From what I've seen, this seems to be a great list with a lot of support (and believe me, I NEED IT!!!)

Hi All...
yes, we're back in H*ll now...lol....went from perfect sunshine to 30s and rainy and grey and dirty snow on the ground.....I am not happy!

Disney was absolutely awesome. all my planning paid off. Despite healthy crowds we hardly sootd on any lines (can someone tell me what IQ you need to use FastPass????) and did EVERYTHING we wanted to. Harry did RockinRollercoaster 5 times, ToT 4 times, Space Mtn 5 times, etc.....Buzz 4 times, etc.....I was amazed at Animal Kingdom, would love to go back and sit with a coffee in Africa and just soak it all in - the detail is amazing.

Saw all the evniing shows we wanted to, really handled the meals economically. Most days we had breakfast in the car on the way in (toasted bagels, etc, in our gorgeous, big condo which was 5 minutes from the parks), packed in lunch and snacks...one day we did a late lunch at Epcot, at Norway, which we loved. It was a smorgasbord with all kinds of interesting foods, lots of lox which we love, herrings, shrimp. Harry was very adventurous while Brendan had a hot dog. We had a lunch at Whispering Canyons in the Wilderness Lodge which was average, no fun servers that day, but the Lodge is so beautiful. We did snacks at the Prime Time and misbehaved so that the servers were constantly "yelling" at us....and did some fast food one night at Pecos Bills which was very very good. Other than that we cooked in and relaxed, or got takeout sushi....

We also took the kids to Pleasure Island an took in two shows at the Comedy Warehouse and the Adventurer's Club ( i had wanted to do that for soooooo long! - Kungaloosh!). That was great. Once again, tho, I am enthralled with the job Disney does and spoke to every Cast Member I could, which DH found annoying but I found enlightening. Now I want my kids to work there during college vacations.

Did OK on SB for the first 5 days, then went downhill from there, but with all the walking seems the most I may have picked up was one pound, which is fine, I am back OP 100% and happy to be there. From Thursday on it's been downhill, concluding with chinese food and chocoalte last nite, but like I said, back OP and going forward.

It was awesome meeting the infamous DEBBIE!!!! Deb, from the moment I met you I knew we would get along great - I feel so bad that my time was limited, but that's what this entire trip was about! next time we meet I hope we get more time together. You'll have to come up to gorgeous New England in the summer or fall,g et away from that humidity (which your hair, by the way, seems to benefit from, as opposed to my terrible hair days....plesae let me screen those pics before you post, LOL!). Sharon is a doll and so smart - I wish her well on this sad journey she is on - and your daughter is absolutely beautiful and charming - (and so much taller than you, tee hee...)

The Barmitzvah was a blast - they had a production company handling it - the DJ was incredible as were his dancers and I got a great aerobic workout. My kids were in shock the whole time at the magnitude of the thing. As the youngest kids there, and only knowing the BM boy, theyweren't as outgoing as I had hoped, but will ahve great memories. It was a baseball theme, I took photos but unfortuantely none of the decor, darn. You shoulud have seen DH in his tux - wow, did he look awesome. I have to figure out how to post them, already. Gosh, perhaps I should ask the half dozen computer techs I work with?????

So now we are back in miserable weather and I will continue my fantasy of moving to FLA. When we got off the plane DH said to me "So, it DOES get nice here in the summer, right???"

In the middle of the trip, we did get the news that my father does have lung cancer. Thanks to all of you for your good wishes - I tried to scan some psat posts to see how everyone is doing and noticed some of your good thoughts. Now we are waiting to see what stage it is in. I am praying that since the catscan didn't show it that it is small enough to be operable. I also was able to see my way clearly that I need to somehow get him here for suergery, etc. I have some decent connections in the medical community and once I know more about his disease I will get to work on what to do. I just can't do this 3000 miles away without his wife, and she is out of the picture, may she rot in h*ll (sorry, but that's the way I feel). So I will keep you posted.

So, that's where I am. I just can't post individually today, too much to catch up to but I will read them all as the day goes on. Congrats to the losers and go for it to the rest of us!

Viv
Snowy, rainy, miserable Simsbury, CT
146/????/128

Greetings All!

I, too, am new to SugarBusters! and tickled pink to have found this forum! My endocrinologist is testing me for Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome and put me on SugarBusters! I'm hoping this will help with my health and my weight. My scale said I was at 207.5 when I started 3 weeks ago and went down to 203.5 2 weeks ago, but then was back up to 206 last week. Funny thing is my Dr. office had me down 7 pounds from their scale - 208 (3 weeks ago) to 201 (last week). I think I like the Dr. scale better!

Nothing else I have tried seems to work. I even GAINED weight on the Cabbage Soup Diet. :rolleyes: I REALLY want this to work.

Someone mentioned that the 14 day sample menues in the book were for maintenance. Can someone give me a general idea of what is good to lose weight? I seem to ALWAYS be hungry. If I post what my menu has been for the past couple of days, would that help?

StarChaser – Way to go!! That’s exciting news!! Brothers Spaghetti Sauce, I think has no sugar in it – I’ll check when I get home. I also have a great recipe from Cooking Light magazine that I'll post when I find it.

GatorGal – I’m in Maitland. Where are you?

viv - 101 degrees in the summer and near 100% humidity and no pretty changing colors on the trees during Fall are two reasons I wonder why I live in Florida! :D Of course, it is nice having the beach nearby and we have season passes to Sea World, which I absoutely LOVE. I could watch those cute little penguins for hours!

This seems like a great forum y'all have built here. I look forward to getting to know y'all and maybe learning some things I can share and contribute, too.

Hi Everyone!

Well I got through my first weekend in SB, and it was OK! Took my daugther to a rodeo on Saturday nite and made sure I ate before I left the house, and took an apple and lots of water with with me.

We had a good time and Katie had a great nite. She came home with 3 - 2nd place finished, 1 3rd place and one 5th place!!!

I also got busy in the kitchen...I bought some Whole Wheat Flour and made chicken fried steak (hubby's favorite) and it was wonderful! I also made a gumbo pot full of pasta sauce. I start canning it tonight. I want to make sure that it is legal, so I searched for the right kind of tomato sauce and cooked it all day!! Made 10 quarts !

Next on my list...homemade salad dressing!!! I cannot see paying $4.00 a bottle for Sugar Free salad dressing!

THE BIG ORANGE: My dr. lets me come and weight, no problem and no charge. He's soo nice!

BARBEE: Hope the wedding is wonderful, be sure to remember to enjoy it!

THE QUILTER: How fun!! The same birthday...we will be sure to online party that day!

DEBELLI: thanks for the recipe. I can't wait to try it.

ROSALIE: Would love to hear about that walking video...sounds neat... what is on it??? Clue me in!

STARCHASER: WOW!!! Congrats!! I hope I have that good of news after a month...keep it up.

LISA_A_A: Welcome aboard. I am new too (just ending my first week) and this board is the best.

VIV: My prayers are with your Dad and your family.

I don't remember who gave CathyCathy the idea of oatmeal with SF syrup in it...but I can't wait until tomorrow morning to try it. That sounds yummy.

Thanks everyone for the support... this better than a Weight Watchers meeting, and much more convenient.

Davenna

Hello Ladies :)

Gee it doesn' pay to say off the board for more than a day. There was so much reading to do, sence I last posted on Friday. So If I miss any of you that may have posted a reply to me I'm sorry I did a brief reading and I find I've been on for an hr. already. I must say I was very discouraged when I got up this morning ad I'm up another 2 count them 2lbs. can you believe this I know it's hormones but really do I need this right now? I'm going the wrong way. I really have been trying this wk end to watch my portions again.

I really got depressed when I couldnt get on board for so long. Then the scale I was using which by the way I paid to use was broken for 3wks well I lost control of myportion sizes and thats how I gained. :cry: this is to much now that I'mback on I have to put a stop to this and will i'm sure.

Melf: I really had to work to get backon and I have to say it was worth. I've really missed this board and all you wonderful Ladies:angel:

BOB: Boy that must have been a big scare for you too, I know I was scared when we had a possuim on our porch once. I too had to keep my animals in. There mean when confronted there vicious. So you and skeeter be carful.

Sparkle: I agree with what you say about motivation coming from within But right now I need this suppot to go along with it. I can't do much with out my support from others. Of course mu greatest support comes from the Lord and my family. But I can't do with out this support group either. We all need alittle help along the way.. After all God gave us each other to help one another. And we do..

Frog: Boy have you come along way girl, Your not only beautiful but you have your head on straight. When it come to the pettyness of your friend, I guess you just have to know your a better friend and that she maybe doesn't know how to be a true friend. You go girl

Sparkle: Boy did I forget to tell you I'm so impressed Biking and rollerblading and then to take them camping with you WOW. Did you have fun? Hope so .I love your reward system you have the same things on there that I would put on mine.

Barb: I just wanted to say I'm impressed, Hope the wedding goes well. relax alittle. if you can find a place too..

Overcome: Thanks forthe Welcme Back. I too love Walmart isn't it great, I find so much there. I go every day.

Rosalie: Thanks for filling me in I'm stll not sure I understand but will try to figure it out.

Greenezey: Welcome to the board, this is a wonderful
group on Ladies, with a lot of support. they will help on every level possible. there just plain great.

Solshine: Welcome to the board, we love newbies hope you nd Greenezey, find the time to post your bio's and tell us alittle about youselfs. We all like to share so we can get to know one another.

Well Ladies my daughter is chopping at the bit to get on here and sence I've been on for so long guess I'll get off have a good Monday love to all Glory :bye:

Hello there (said sheepishly)!

No, I didn't fall off the edge of the planet! I took some time off work (actually, I guess I DID fall off the edge of the world - sure felt the same, anyway!)!!

The bad news is that I didn't work out at all after last Monday, and totally blew my eating most of the week. I gained back half of the weight I lost. :( The good news is that I didn't gain it ALL back! ;)

I've been doing this long enough to know better than to beat up on myself for taking a week off...so I'm right back on track today.

Welcome to all the newbies! This is the friendliest forum I've ever found!

I've been dragging with the time change. Hope tomorrow is better.

I can't catch up with all the posts from the last three or four days, but I hit some HFS stores while in Baton Rouge, and even found guava nectar at the one near the Perkins overpass. Didn't like the sweet potato chips too much, not worth the calories to me. What does everyone know about Stevia? I got a free sample and haven't used it yet. It is an herb that is a sugar replacement in coffee, tea, etc.

Starchaser: Congrats on the loss. I think Hunt's spag sauce is legal, it's in a can. Also, Five Brothers Alfredo Sauce is one of my favorites.

Solshine: Welcome, and don't be hungry. Eat until you are satisfied. THat's where the lean meat and veggies come in so handy.

Rodeomom: My granny would turn over in her grave if she EVER heard of anyone using WW flour for chicken-fried steak...can't wait to try it myself for a special treat!

Viv: So sorry about your dad. I'll say a little prayer that the cancer is in an early stage.

LisaA: Welcome! I hope your son continues to do well. It's definitely a good time to take care of yourself for a while. This WOE is great once you get into it.

Melf: I misheard the plans for the trip to Abbeville. They are going there to eat at some good place. I never did quite get the details.

I am glad to be home, will be checking in here more often. Gotta go get my grilled chicken and WW bread out of the refrigerator for dinner. I brought it home from my last night on my little trip. We had several SBers in the crowd. One guy said to buy the absolute cheapest mayonnaise--it has little or no sugar. I haven't looked at any yet, so don't know if he was right. But I paid nearly $4 a quart for the SB brand, so will definitely check it out. These southern men on SB are extremely fanatical about it!!!!!!!

Cheers, Margaret

EVENING EVERYBUDDY :D

Haven't wanted one all day!!! Only got hungry once except for regular meals....Little jittery, but I can deal with that. YEA FOR ME!!!

DEB AHEM......APRIL 20th for me!!!! I can't believe you FORGOT ME???? boo hoo.....

I'll check back later and address each of you..off to fix dinner...pork chops and kraut YUMMMMMMM

BOB

Happy Monday to all you ladies and welcome newbies!

In the past few weeks I have started LOVING Monday because it’s the start of a brand-new week that I KNOW will be a success!

BOB, I liked “Remember the Titans” well enough. I just saw “The Green Mile” again, which was pretty good, and “Arlington Road” which was a wickedly, deliciously twisted flick!

WHOO-HOOO YOU’RE QUITTING SMOKING!!! I mean it from the bottom of my heart that you have my support and good wishes! YOU CAN DO IT! YOU CAN DO IT! This is what I told myself over and over: All I need to do is make it through THREE DAYS. I’ve had so many other accomplishments that surely I can do this for three days! And sure enough, after three days it was almost easy! (Okay, that’s taking it a bit far, but I wasn’t dying anymore.)

Frog, sounds like you and Bill had TONS of fun in beautiful Hawaii! Your post made me nostalgic too and I live right here! ;) Your sense of adventure and enthusiasm really comes through in your writing. I passed by the Natatorium Saturday. They still haven’t done anything with it. It’s deserted and really reminds me of Russia from when I went to visit there in 1997.

I would be more than happy to send you the items you want. What do you mean by a “garmet” (garment?) ? Email me at chris@shapeshakers.com with some clarification and your address, and I will definitely take a look next time I’m in Waikiki. Also of the price range of each object.

Quilter (Kim) , thanks for the kind words! I know what you mean about catching up with posts after a few days, but I love the hustle and bustle here...so good to know that this “WOE” is catching on!

Debbie, I’ll bet your nails look awesome. You’re so right, the little things do make a big difference. I looked at my hands and thought, these are hardworking hands yes, but they look like the hands of a field worker and not of a professional! I hope you are able to shake off the illness that is trying to catch up with you--although you are way too fast for it! I remember associates night at J. C. Penney as I used to work there, first wrapping gifts and then in the childrens department.

Rosalie, good for you for planning ahead! It’s so important with this WOE...I am newly amazed at how INAPPROPRIATE food is everywhere you go! There is something seriously wrong with the way Americans eat.

Karen, your fluctuations reminded me how much water weight affects us females. I believe that we are burning fat at a consistent rate AT ALL TIMES when we are sticking to the program and working out...but we can expect the scale to torment us at least one week a month.

Bunny lover (((((BARB))))) I really feel your frustration. Your post made me ask myself, is Sugar Busters inappropriate for some people? I have tried many different plans myself and have seen others try plans with initial success (especially low carb) and then fail. I am new at this so it’s a valid question for me to examine. And I can honestly say that the answer is, I think Sugar Busters is a the natural way EVERYONE should eat!

(Soapbox)

I have been thinking about this the past couple days. I don’t think humans were designed/evolved (whatever your belief) to eat refined sugar at all! For millions of years we have been eating whole, natural foods like nuts, vegetables and meat. Only recently, from an evolutionary standpoint, have we started eating cultivated grains. Then, think about this one! How recently have we started eating refined sugar and flour? Two or three hundred years? And currently, how much of the average American diet consists of refined sugar and flour? You tell me. We’re practically brainwashed into thinking that french fries, white bread and a little bit of salty, processed meat a meal makes! Ridiculous if you think about it.

Now, to actually get motivated is another story. It took me a long time before I was ready and it has been only one week for me. So maybe something hasn’t “clicked into place” for you yet. But it seems your main complaint is that you don’t “like” anything on the plan. Perhaps there are some emotional issues that need to be addressed, but ignoring that angle for the moment, a quick fix would be to pick up (or dust off if you already have it) the Sugar Bust for Life cookbook! I was utterly fascinated when I bought it Friday! The variety of food that is “on-plan” is just amazing. Some things I would never have thought of making even if I could eat anything! My prior usual diet of eggs for breakfast, Jack in the Box for lunch and whatever I could grab fast for dinner was the one that was boring and restrictive!!!!

(/soapbox)

Greeneyez yes since I discovered Splenda I have died and gone to Heaven! But I’ve done pretty good at not going overboard. One thing to keep in mind is that Splenda IS a carbohydrate and does have calories...about 1/10 the calories of sugar. But it has been proven over 20 years of studies not to cause changes in your insulin levels (see http://www.splenda.com). In Hawaii we can get it at Wal*Mart ($4) Safeway ($6) and 7-11 (free!). If ANYONE has not tried Splenda I highly recommend it over all other artificial sweeteners, and I’ve tried most of them. It takes just like sugar!

StarChaser, WHOO HOO! I’ll do the happy dance in the nude over here in Hawaii for ya too! That should give roomie a heart attack!

Hello Lisa and a big hearty welcome! Sounds like even though you face huge obstacles in your life you have a positive attitude and a good grip on your sanity! My good wishes and prayers go out to your son.

Viv, what a whirlwind. I’m sorry to hear about your father. I’m insanely jealous that you got to meet Debbie in person but console myself that I still live in Hawaii and the sun is shining! ;)

SolShine welcome to Sugar Busters! I don’t know much about your health condition but a few people on my other board were talking about it and it seems that it causes you to gain lots of weight even if you don’t eat much. Which sucks. I had thyroid cancer and during 2 separate months of my treatment my metabolism slowed down to nothing so I can understand somewhat how frustrated you must be. But the cancer was actually the best thing that ever happened to me because I NEVER take my good health for granted. I would have never finished a marathon if I hadn’t had gone through that.

Glory I totally don’t disagree with you at all! I tried to handle this disease (compulsive eating) all alone for many years with NO success. I’m very independent and stubborn. It took a lot of courage to finally reach out to others and I STILL find myself “trying” to do it all alone! You have the right idea about getting support! What I was trying to say was that I think, in time, we will naturally find more motivation coming from within as we progress. But we don’t stop needing support and we always motivate others too! It’s all a big circle.

The camping trip

What a lot of fun! It was only this one couple and me. Normally I don’t like hanging out with a couple ‘cause I hate being the third wheel but my friends are really cool and I tried to be less uptight as well. They had a tent set up for me and everything. We were on the beach just past Laie, home of Brigham Young University, the Polynesian Cultural Center and hence, a whole lot of Mormons. I didn’t get my hour of cardio in yet Sat so just before dinner, I went for a run on the beach. I was terrified because every time I tried to run in sand before, I would get tired after only a few minutes. As a teenager even walking up a sandy slope would leave me horribly winded. But I set out at a slow pace and was amazed to discover that I could do it! Running barefoot in the soft sand at dusk was an spritual experience...sort of unearthly.

The next morning I got up early and instead of twiddling my thumbs I went for another run, this time along the road, and then I walked back on the beach. Then later on all three of us walked out to Goat island, through the water, over relatively flat coral reef. I was terrified to attempt it but it turned out the water was only knee deep most of the way. We walked the entire perimeter of the tiny island, which was eerily beautiful. So in the course of two days I got in about 9 miles of walking/running!

A digression

I had a strange thought as I was watching my friend walk. She’s about 40, Filipino and is so beautiful. She has almost no extra fat anywhere on her body, and smooth, dark skin with barely a trace of wrinkles or cellulite. Well, she was wearing these clunky platform beach sandals but she still outpaced me without even appearing to be making the slightest effort. So (here’s the strange part) I was mesmerized by her thighs, which didn’t come anywhere near touching as she walked (she was wearing a bikini). I was thinking, let’s assume there are 2,600 steps in each mile we walk. Well after 2.600 times that little bit of rubbing that my thighs do, even if it doesn’t cause me thigh burn like it used to, still slows me down.

When I was well over 200 pounds I literally could not walk! If I walked a mile with my thighs bare I was literally crippled by thigh burn. Even barring that, if I encountered any kind of hill I was done for. I remember the few times I went hiking as a teenager (this was when I was 160 or 170) I remember always being terrified. When I was really big I barely left the house. Besides, I would always wear long pants or skirts, long sleeves, heavy, bulky polyester things that barely allowed me to breathe. My thighs were like two bulky sweaty pillows pressing against each other. I was literally a prisoner in my own body.

So my point is (yes there is one) that this random thought gave me home that I’ll be able to run faster and better in a very short time period! Even in one week I can FEEL my legs getting smaller!

FOR MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY

(WARNING: Shameless self-promotion ahead. Okay you’ve been warned.) I dug up some inspirational/thought-provoking threads I have started or participated in recently in my other forum, before I started posting here. Some of these might strike your interest:

How has losing weight changed your life? (http://www.atforumz.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=32623)

Fun things to do -- ZERO CALORIES! (http://www.atforumz.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=35290)
~ An expansion on my list from a few days ago.

Reach out and touch somebody (http://www.atforumz.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=38927)
~ Ideas on how to meet new people

The little things that are nice about being thin(ner) (http://www.atforumz.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=15486)
~ I re-read this thread whenever I forget how far I’ve come!

Do you like yourself? (http://www.atforumz.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=37241)
~ This one is a little deep but good reading if you are in an introspective mood.

Who inspires you? (http://www.atforumz.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=20336)
~ A gem if I do say so myself.

Discussion! Fat acceptance in society. (http://www.atforumz.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=34819)
~ Should it be “okay” to be fat?

What makes you feel like a kid again? (http://www.atforumz.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=34577)
~ Yes, folks, I bought that bike!

What are your ultimate life goals? (http://www.atforumz.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=33124)

Goal setting--an inspiration (http://www.atforumz.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=27382)
~ Quick thought from a book I read

Hi everyone! It is snowing here today -what a treat for a Floridian (sorry viv!). I also got some incredible buys today when we were shopping. No tax here on clothes. I got 3 light sweaters, a Penn State sweatshirt, and a jumper for $45. Woo Hooo!

I have been ok since I have been here, but overdoing the legal carbs a bit. I have not gained though so that is great for vacation!

I think I have finally figured out what is slowing my weight loss even when I am 100% OP - I have been on Prednisone for my feet for about 6 months. I found out from a friend of my mom's who is a health care worker that it is a steroid and that it will make you gain weight! Geesh! Every time I turn around one of the meds I am on for health problems turns out to be a sabatoger! You would think that doctors, who are always hounding me to lose weight would consider these things before they prescribe them and at least tell me! She also said that 6 mos is way too long to be on prednisone unless you have luekemia or something like that, so I went off it and am going to find a new foot doctor when I get home!

Anyway, still having fun here at my mom's. Went to lunch today with my brother, sister and dad (parents are divorced) and we had a nice time. I sure miss them all when I am in FL. My neices and nephews are certainly giving my sister and brother a run for their money right now with all their adolescent problems - makes me glad that I can't have kids of my own. ( I have a 9 year old stepdaughter, Jennifer).

Deb: You always have the best motivational monday stuff. I feel bad because I never put anything up, but I will start when I get back to FL... Promise!

RHOO: Be kind to yourself! You only have 8 pounds to go! Look at your success so far!

Rose: Sounds like you had a nice time with the grandkids! I have been having a blast with my neices and nephews too! It is nice to send them home with their parents though!

Sparke: Holy Cow! You better do a double happy dance! How many sizes are you down?

Rodeo: Wow! Your daughter must be a great rider! My mom used to barrel race when she was a kid.

Karen: I know how you feel about the bloat... it is my TOM and I am feeling bloaty too! Happy almost Birthday!

BigO: Woo Hooo! No smoking is wonderful! You should be very proud!

CathyCathy: I got the SB book on tape from the library for the second reading and listened to it a couple times while riding my recumbant bike and driving to work... It sunk in better for me that way for some reason. You should check out the library!

Lisa: Welcome! Glad to hear that your son is doing well! I am sure it has been very hard on you.

Gator: How is the weather there? I will be flying back in Wednesday afternoon. As I am sure you know, Michigan State lost their game so hubby is bumming tonight I am sure! I will be rooting for AZ - Duke wins all the time! I can't get Frog's pictures either. Must be something about our internet service or something.

Sol: Hi neighbor! I live in Ormond Beach but am in PA visiting my mom! You will love the support you get here!

Viv: Funny, I am enjoying the coldness so much here! I guess whatever you get in large quantities you start to resent. I really, really miss the change of seasons! Glad to hear you got home safe and sound. I will keep you and your dad in my prayers.

Glory: I absolutely know how you feel! I was feeling really bad a couple weeks ago and ready to quit, but the support here helped me so much. I am still not losing like I would like to, but you and I will hang in there together, okay?!!!!

Hi Ashley! Hi Quilter!

Well I am going to go be more sociable... Love you all! Annette

I added a sweet potato to my meal and it was molicious

Annette So glad you're having a good time. You needed a little cold weather! At least you missed the storm down here!!

CHRIS Arlington Road is one of my all time favorites. After I saw it, I told everyone I saw to rent it.
Glad you had a good weekend..Yes, I will be calling on your strength during this "mission" I'm on..Today I didn't have any problem with nervous eating...HOPEFULLY, I can continue like this.

MARGARET I know what you mean abou the time change. This is the one I never get used to. I've been dragging all day!

MsLIZ I wondered where you were girl! Remember what I aways say when you fall....wipe the grease off those hands and CLIMB BACK UP ON THE WAGON... if you need the handcuffs, just let me know

GLORY How is Snugglebug? Skeeter "peers" out the door before setting one paw on the ground. He wants to make sure those possums are NOT there.

RODEO I'm coming to your house....YUMMMMMM
You're lucky to have a nice Dr....down here you wouldn't get one foot on the scale before they would be asking for payment of some sort!

SOLSHINE So glad you made it over. When you didn't come right away, I thought maybe you had changed your mind. {{{{{{WELCOME}}}}}}}}}

VIV Didn't your bed feel good???? I'm so glad you had a good time, and it's always sad to leave a good vacation spot, but believe me...it's not always paradise down here...BUT WE'D BE GLAD TO HAVE YOU....
Hope your Dad is feeling better...he's in my prayers.

LISA I agree, read the book before you start. It's a must...{{{{{{{{WELCOME}}}}}}}}}}

CATHYCATHY Glad you had a good day. I leave the "pasta" breakdowns to Deb..She's the authority. I
know nothing about pasta....EXCEPT I LOVE IT!!!!

ROSALIE You amaze me!! You need to live in warm weather...are you swimming tonight?
Keep it up...

GATOR I've got one thing to say about that buffet....:nono:

STAR ALL RIGHT GIRL!!!! DANCE ON..... You have done SO WELL...I can hear the music from here!

RHONDA OK, STOP YOUR WHINNING!!!! You have done SO well...58lbs?????? Be proud of yourself...YOU WILL GET THERE!!!!

DEB[/b I hope you're feeling better. How did court go? Give Sharon a big hug...she probably needs one about now.. Hello to Eli...

[b]FROG ARE YOU IN THAT MOONSHINE YET??
Are you ready for the game? I think we need to give some diction lessons....Chris though you mispelled garmet ......Chris...that's the way we talk....we're from the mountains!! and the South..... :lol:

Well Ladies..hope I didn't miss anyone...if I did, I'll catch you next time! I'm off to lurk...speaking of lurking........
HI BARBEE

BOB

Hi Gals!

WOW, a lot of new names! That's so cool!

Well, we are now firmly established (as firmly as a temporary assignment can be) in Andover, Massachusetts! It is certainly a far cry from what I am used to! It has been a major adjustment. The road system is unbelievable. I can barely find my way ANYWHERE. Praise the Lord for Mapquest! WHERE IS A WALMART??? Where is Walgreen's? These stores are VERY few and far between here. I'm used to a Walgreen's on every other corner...here there is a Dunkin' Donuts on every other corner! And don't try to find a grocery store... We have finally discovered Market Basket, but finding one near us is another problem altogether. Down south, you get on a highway, and you can see everything you need from there...here, you have to guess what is going to be off the next exit...It's just so different.

OK, I am back on program. I have to admit that I am limiting my carb intake somewhat as well. I just can't do breads...even WW ones. I can eat a whole loaf of sesame Ezekial's in one sitting if I let myself.:nono: Bagels are another downfall. :o ANYWAY, I have been OP for a week, and exercising like crazy. We have a weight room here in the apartments they have set us up in, and we are taking full advantage! MWF I do 20 minutes on the recumbent bike, then weights. TThS I do 30 minutes on the bike. SO...6 days a week. Last week I lost 4.5 pounds.

SO, how do we get the cute little pictures on the side thingy?? I like all the nifty images, where do they come from?

Sara :wave:
235/216.5/160

Good Evening Everyone!

Newbies: Hi and welcome aboard!! The more the merrier. You will find a lot of support and motivation here. Any questions, you only need ask and someone will try to help.

Annette: I know what you mean about Prednisone. I took it a couple of times for my Asthma. But... as I understand it (if what you take is the same as what I has to take) you should never just quick taking it cold turkey. I think you're supposed to be weaned off. You should probably ask your doctor.

Deb: Hope your's and Sharon's day was not too bad. I really hope that all goes well for Sharon. I know that this is a very difficult time for her. She is so lucky to have a wonderful and supportive friend like you.

Sasahm: Glad you are settled and back on program. Moving can be a major headache so it's really great that you lost 4.5 pouns last week and that you have the weight equipment to take advantage of. Keep it up, you're doing great.

BOB: Congratulations on not smoking. I know it's hard. My mom started trying to quit about the same time that you did and she's back to smoking. You keep it up. I think it's great.

Chris: Glad you had so much fun on your campout. Running on the beach sounds awsome. Especially on a Hawaiian beach. Thanks for all the motivation.

Margaret: Glad you found some of the things you were looking for in Baton Rouge. I would love to visit there sometime, but I'm afraid I would eat all the wrong foods. But then again you mentioned NICE SINGLE MEN that are on SB :D

MisLiz: Welcome back and glad you're back on track.

GloryB: Don't worry about being up, it's probably just you TOM like you said.

RodeoMom: Congratulations on your daughter's wins. You must be so proud. And canning homemade spaghetti sauce and now homemade salad dressing. You go girl! That is totally the way to go.

Viv: Glad that you had such a good time on your vacation. You and your dad will be in my prayers. I know that with your connections in the Medical community and with prayer you will find a way to make things easier and get your dad there to have the surgery.

StarChaser: Congratulations on your 15 lb loss. Way to Go! You are an inspiration to all of us to stay op and see the same kind of results.

Everyone have a great SB day and I'll be back later to see if I missed anyone.

THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE! for your support, motivation and just being a great cyber friend.

Cheri
287/273/145

Evening All!:wave:

Boy, you all have been busy beavers on this board since I left this morning@---->

LONGGGG day, but things seemed to go quite well for Sharon. We won't know probably for a day or two the outcome of today's hearing, the Judge wanted to think about everything. BUT, her husband really purjured himself, and the Judge knew it. For instance, he drinks, and was asked what medications he takes, and the Judge says, "you know you can't drink when you take this medication" and her husband, Joe, says I swear, I never was told that-so the Judge, of course, didn't believe this, and tells the secretary to subpoena his medical records. This was just one of many things that helped him dig his own hole that he can crawl into-I won't bore the board, but just know, Sharon's attorney was right on the money-Joe's was out of town! Will let you know what the outcome of ROUND 1 is when we hear.

I got in my 4.5 miles this morning, it was hard to get up with the time change and feeling a bit sluggish this morning, but I did and it was a gorgeous day and I really enjoyed my walk.

Just wanted to tell you a little food tidbit. Didn't know what I wanted to have for breakfast this morning, then came up with taking some yogurt, a 1/2 cup, and took a little sweetener (I like this one called SWEET VIBES) and took about a TBL of freshley made and very smooth PB and stirred it up-IT WAS DELICIOUS!!!! So, keep that in mind if you like yogurt and PB!!

RHROO, glad to know even though you don't post daily, you are lurking and reading. It seems the weekends are doing you in. It's like 5 steps forwards and 2 steps back. I am dying for you to get to goal, you're just so close. What can you do about staying OP on the weekends? We need to get this figured out so you can keep moving forward, or should I say DOWN!!!

STAR, CONGRATS on your 1 MONTH SB ANNIVERSARY! And a bigger CONGRATS ON A 15LB LOSS!!! I'm happy dancing for you here in Miami!!!! That is not only wonderful, but awesome. I know I'm thrilled for you, so you must be dancing on air!! :spin: You can use any WW pasta, I like Hodgson Mills, and it's cheaper than the SB brand I've seen in the stores. Also, any pasta sauce that has no added sugar is fine. I like WHOLE FOODS brand, but HUNTS also makes one in a can if that's easier to find. Just remember, read the ingredients list, if it has no sugars of any kind, it's okay-even though it says grams of sugar per serving, this would be natural sugars from the tomatoes-again, just read the label.

ROSALIE, badminton and a 2 mile walk-that's great! About the b.day listing, are you talking about putting them on the intro page each week for the month? If so, that's a good idea, I think. Let me know if that's what you meant.

KAREN, thanks for posting your bday, didn't want to leave you out!

CATHY2, hope you don't mind me doing a shortening of your name:) I hope your first SB day went/goes well. This WOE WILL work, as long as you do. The one thing I can tell you that I feel is very important for newbies is, even though SB doesn't say to do so, I think keeping a food journal and knowing just how much you are eating is very important. I get soooo many e-mails from people who drop a great many pounds the first few weeks and then stop losing, they get discouraged, and can't figure out why they aren't losing-every time I find it's because they aren't eating enough. Something so easy to change. Once you are familiar with everything, you don't need to do this on a daily basis, but at the beginning, I truly believe it's helpful. One site many of us use is fitday.com-check it out. Personally, I keep a little notebook and write things in that. Yes, you can use pasta made from durum semolina. I buy WW pasta, Hodgson Mills. Please take a look at the FOOD INFORMATION BOARD, you'll find some pasta info there. Try to keep cooking it down to a minimum, the less time you cook it, the lower the GI.

LISA, WELCOME TO THE BOARD!!! Glad to have you joining us. Very happy to hear your son is doing well, now it's time to focus on yourself and getting yourself taken care of. I'm sure what you went through wasn't easy, and as you said, stress is not good for anyone, in any way. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have, as you can see, and probably read, the women on this board are very helpful & friendly. We truly care about each other and are always eager to help. You won't find a better place for support anywhere, I know this for a fact:) Where about's do you live???

VIV, glad to have you back! Again, it was wonderful to have the chance to meet you, and yes, it was far too short of a visit! I look forward to one day having lots more time with you. Again, thanks for the Carbolite treat-you know what I forgot to give you, COFFEE!!! How did I forget that!!! Oh well, next time. Glad to hear you had a great time at the B/M!!! Did you get on the scale, or did you guesstimate a pound up?? It will take me a little while to finish that roll of film, so don't worry, I won't be posting those picks for a little bit:) Glad to have you back on the board, safe and sound. Please keep us informed on the latest with your Dad.

SOLSHINE, a warm WELCOME TO THE BOARD to you as well. ANOTHER FLORIDIAN!!!!!! Gosh, how I wish you'd of been around in February, a few of us met up there in Orlando! You have lots of Floridians here on the board!! Congrats on your loss so far. Don't worry about what the scales say, just concentrate on how you are feeling. Now, if you are hungry a lot, possibly you aren't eating enough calories. We'd love for you to post your daily menu so we can all critique it, throw you our 2 cents. You may need to increase your caloric intake, up your protein, possibly eat more filling foods-things that can easily be done. Please, don't hesitate to ask any questions, we are all eager and willing to help you in any way! If you ever get down to Miami, just let me know!!! Just noticed, you are in the same city as GATOR.

RODEO, congrats to your daughter-how long has she been doing the rodeos?? Boy, you did make a whole bunch of sauce-I wish I could cook like that!! I have recipes for salad dressings, if you let me know what type you are looking to make-old vegetarian cookbooks are wonderful to find good SB legal recipes.

GLORY, don't be so down on yourself. You're back, and that's what matters. You've done so well, this was just a small setback. Just look forward, you know you can do this, look what you've accomplished so far. As you've said, the support of this board is so important-and you know from the past, we'll help you through ANYTHING!!!

MSLIZ, geez, how in the world can you go AWOL and not tell us!:nono: Glad to see you back on the board, and back on track.

MARGARET, I too am not taking too well to the time change. PLEASE tell me that was a typo and you got AGAVE NECTAR, not guava nectar! :eek: I like STEVIA, I use it all the time. I like the STEVIA PLUS brand, it has no fillers like some others. The only problem I have with it, due to the humidity, I found I have to keep it in a container that doesn't let the air in it, otherwise, the packets get hard, and you can't use it. One thing to know about Stevia, use a little, if you use too much, it will taste bitter, but personally, this is my choice when it comes to sweeteners. I have information about Stevia on the FOOD INFORMATION BOARD (link above in welcome post). Also, you don't need to buy the SB brand of mayo, or anything else SB brand, store brand or national brand is fine-or if you'd like, make your own.

BIGO, I SWEAR, I have your b.day listed on my list-I don't know how I missed typing this very important information! I fixed it above-so sorry, you do forgive me, don't you??:?: So, how was the day without a cig?? Both Sharon and Eli send you a hello too!:wave: We had sweet potatoes here too, made them in the pressure cooker, YUMMY!

SPARKLE, you are right, everyone should eat the SB way. If you have the opportunity, get a copy of the Prevention mag and read the article about low glycemic eating. Lately, it's been getting attention everywhere-finally, people are validating what we have known to be true, this WOE does work!!! You are right about the body not being able to metabolize refined sugars-but can you even imagine what all these preservatives do to our bodies, that's even more scary!:eek: Since I started SB, not only have I made a pact to follow this WOE to a T-, but also, I started to eat healthier in the respect that I won't buy things with chemical preservatives in them, esp. things I don't know how to say, much less know what they are. Oh yes, I can sympathize on those thighs you had way back when-I remember mine being so raw from rubbing together!!! I love your ODDYSEY pictures!!!!

ANNETTE, snow, you lucky devil! Can't really complain, weather was beautiful today, but I'd love a little cooler weather, so bring some back to the Sunshine State! Sounds like you really did get some deals up there. Glad to hear you haven't gained. I remember one of my customers was on Predisone and she really had a bad weight gain, so you are probably right about your weight going down slowly, BUT, can you imagine what will happen when you go off it-boy, you'll probably disappear!!!! When do you head back home???

SAS, glad to have you back on the board. We've missed you. Don't worry about any stores there except TRADER JOES! I'm sure they have some in Mass, don't they??? Seems you are taking well to your new surroundings-esp the weight room, and you're doing well, congrats on another 4.5lbs!!! When you go to reply, you'll see at the bottom AVATAR, click on that, there are some everyone can use, otherwise, you need to load up some gifs, which you can find on the web. Others can probably explain this better than I, it's new to me too.

CHERI, thanks for the nice words for me, and for Sharon, I'll pass them along to her. It's going to be getting nastier for her, but I'll be here for her every step of the way.

Well ladies, I'm gonna call it a night. Please remember, TOMORROW IS TUESDAY TIPS I am planning on posting some very interesting information about OATMEAL, so make sure you check it out.

Also, if you haven't done so already, PLEASE GET YOUR BIO POSTED ON THE NEW UPDATED BIO BOARD!. The link is below:

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?postid=34143#post34143

Have a wonderful evening, and I'll check in with you all some time tomorrow!!!

NITE!

Debbie
194/132.5/129
Miami, FL

Good Monday everyone...

GatorGal:
I had your wonderful Ratataoule (sp?) tonight. It was in the freezer from the last time I made it so I put it over spaghetti squash and heated it up. Love it!

Sparkle:
You mentioned, when you reply you open a window by using ctrl + n so you can refer back to the posts. When I do that, I get my home page.. Could you maybe walk me through it?? It must be wonderful to wake up in HI every morning. I was first introduced to your wonderful state when my brother and his wife were married in the Fern Grotto on Kauai (in the 80s). We stayed at a wonderful townhouse on the beach. The reception was at the Coco Palms...... a great time was had by all!! The next week we stayed on Maui in Sugar Beach in a condo. Great memories and pictures. We have only been back once but I think we will make it a point to go in the next year or two!! I liked your observation of "thighs". It is amazing the freedom we give up when we choose to eat wrong...


Debbie:
I finally made it to Whole Foods today to get the Agave Necter... 2 bottles. When I got home I noticed that I had picked up the Dark. Have you ever used the Dark. The only one I have tasted is the Light.
Hope the day went well for you and Sharon. Size 4!! Frame them!!


Quilter:
I think you may have asked about how to cook Spaghetti Squash. When I cook it, I leave it whole (puncture a few times with a fork). Just put it in a pan with a little water in it and cook at 350 for about an hour and 15 minutes. Cut it in half, remove the seed by scraping with a fork and then take the fork and scrape the entire squash. It comes out in strings just like spaghetti. Great with a little butter, salt and pepper. Tonight I put GatorGals Ratatatouli (sp?) on it.

Viv:
Glad to hear you had a good time on vacation. Hope to make it to Disney/FL someday, Disney/CA is just so much closer! Have had your dad and family in my prayers. Please keep us posted. It must have been a blast to meet Debbie - the Patron Saint of SugarBusters!!

My weekend with my grandson and daughter went well. I love them both so dearly!! We celebrated his 11th birthday (April 6th) a week early because next week mom is surprising him with a trip to Knots Berry Farm in LA (not Louisiana) and birthday dinner at Wild Bills.. They will fly down and spend the weekend. He is ADHD (heavy on the "H" - Hyper)! He attends a special school in San Francisco and is currently residential. Goes home on weekends. We took him to see Spy Kids and went to the Old Spaghetti Factory for dinner. I got him some new shorts, etc. from Old Navy and a "Gift Card" from Toys R Us. He really likes to do him own spending, especially when it looks like a credit card!! He is a wonderful, funloving, compassionate little boy and my heart goes out to him. ADHD has him in constant motion.. the first signs of it showed up when he was 18months. What a curse..

Anyone on the board from Arizona?? We're going to go check out Sedona in June.. just wondering about it. My husband is always on the lookout for a place to retire. We're tired! We are both native Californians and it will be hard to give up the weather and the ocean!!

My son (21) who just moved to Tulsa in February called the other night and said he just realized (ha, ha) that there is no "beach"! Said he is feeling very land-locked! We've always been within 20 minutes of one.. here in San Jose, close to Santa Cruz. And I was raised close to the world famous(ta-da) Pismo Beach!!

Well dear friends, I need to run and get a few things done around the house... thinking of you all!

VERONICA what I do to reply and still see the posts is right click the reply button and and select "open in a new window"

DEBBIE I found the JokNAl jam but none of there other products were available :( I particularly was after the pickle.
The jam I got was VERY nice though, very real and not waterey like all other diet ones Ive tried.

SPARKLE Ive just spent ages at that other site reading all your inspriation. I see you have your own site underway too. Was interested to see all the old photos of you , you have come such a long way in your recoverey and seem to me to be a strong bright women capable of anything you put your mind too :)
I have been toying with OA but couldnt manage to give up all flours and measure all my food for any length of time. I also dont have any meetings in my area.
You sure are lucky to live in Hawaii if you dont really get winter....

We have had nothing but rain and wind the last 3 days and I hate it. I always want to hybernate in the cold.
My eating went all to **** to along with the sunshine :( so I need to pick myself up somehow . Its so hard all over again though as soon as I get that sugar in my system!!!!

DEBBIE what is PB is it peanut butter??

Have had a read of the book SB . Its a pretty quick read isnt it. No suprises and nothing my mind does battles with, its only this poor addicted body.
oh well enough of me and my moaning,sorry for being such a droopy drawers!!
look Im smiling :)

Good evening everyone :)

Though I'd get in a post tonite as I will be up and out early tomorrow morning.

CathyCathy - I wish you well on your first week on SB. I think the Angel Hair pasta should be O.K. The important thing is that it is made with Durum Semolina although SB does recommend that we use whole wheat. There is a good article on pasta on the FOOD BOARD which is taken from Montignac's book. Here's the link if you would like to check it out: http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2365.

Lisa - Hi and welcome to the board. Sorry to hear about your son but glad to hear he is now doing O.K. There's a great group here and you will get lots of support.

Viv - Welcome back. It sounds like you had a wonderful holiday. Too bad you had to come back to lousy weather. Just believe IT WILL GET BETTER. My thoughts are with you and your Dad. Hope things turn out well for him.

SolShine - Hi and welcome. It's true that the meal plan in the book is for maintenance - don't ask why they put it in there without explaining that it was for maintenance only. It might be a good idea to post your menu - someone should be able to offer suggestions on any changes you need to make. You really shouldn't be hungry on this woe. There are so many things that we can eat. We do have to be careful though with the starchy carbs but we can have lots of veggies, also salads, chicken, fish, eggs. Lentils, peas and beans are also allowed, as they are mostly low gi, although we do have to watch quantities. You can still hinder weight loss if you eat too much of the allowable foods. It is recommended to have no more than two, maybe three servings of starchy carbs per day for weight loss. A serving is 1 slice of SGWW bread, 1/2 cup brown rice, 1/2 cup pasta.

Rodeo - Congratulations to your daughter for all her trophys. Sounds like you had a busy time in the kitchen. You're very ambitious making your own pasta sauce. I'll try to fill you in on the walking video. The one I use is Leslie Sansone's 2 MILE WALK. I thought it was kind of weird when I first heard about it. Had visions of just walking around the house. Anyway it involves a bit of walking on the spot, side stepping, arm swinging. The tape runs for about 30 minutes and the idea is to keep moving all the time. There aren't any fancy steps to learn, all the moves are easy to do. The moves change all the time so it doesn't get boring. It's a vey good workout. Leslie has her own website if you want to check it out. http://www.lesliesansone.com.

Chris - Sound like you had fun on your camping trip.

Greenezey - Hi and welcome.

GloryB - Don't worry about those 2 pounds. Now you are back on the board I am sure you are going to stick to the plan and control those portions. Also if it is that time of month again then it is probably just fluid. We are all here to give you support.

MsLiz - Welcome back. Glad to hear you are back on track again. Keep it up!

BigO - Glad you got through your first smoke free day. Think how much better you are going to feel and how much money you can save. BEEN THERE DONE THAT - 12 years ago. And no I'm not swimming tonite. Had enough for one day, exercise this morning and this afternoon I played badminton. I'll save swimming for another day. (Also have to keep my hair looking decent for work tomorrow.)

Annette - Glad you are enjoying your visit with your Mom. I agree with Cheri that any steroid like prednisone shouldn't be stopped abruptly, particularly if you have been on it a long time. It would be a good idea to check with your doctor. If you are on it a long time, and depending on the dosage, your body can stop making its own steroid, that is why it should be tapered gradually so the body has a chance to start producing its own again.

Sara - Welcome back. It's good to hear you have settled into your new home O.K. and good that you have that exercise room. Congrats on that 4.5 pound loss. Cutting out the breads must be working for you.

Goodnite all :wave:

Marie.

Walked 4.3 miles today after work. Did it in 67 minutes.

ROSALIE, sounds like you had quiet a time with those grandkids yesterday. Such a wise idea to eat lunch before you brought them to McDonalds, that way you were't tempted to eat off program! The work that your son is doing on the cottage sounds like it will be really nice. I know you will enjoy that very much. I didn't realize that you had mosquitoes in Canada.

KAREN, What you told BOB was really interesting about no one invites you to their house to smoke, etc...I've never heard that before, but very wise advise. Also, your WW pasta dish sounds interesting. Will be waiting to hear how it comes out.

Bunny Lover, so sorry to hear that you are in a funk & depressed. It sounds as though you know what the problem is though...If you really want to lose the weight, then you will have to decide to make the right choices concerning the foods you eat. You know that this WOE is a good plan & that it works, so what are you waiting for? You have the right idea to start journalling your intake. Also, use fitday to chart your choices to see how much fiber, fruits, etc you are taking in. You can do it! & we are here for you. Also, are you exercising? It will help you in all aspects, physical, mentally, etc. Don't give up on yourself!

DEBELLI, Today's 4.3 mile adventure walk was a little different. I'm in the country, right? Well guess what are not only in the ditches, but today, coming on the road? That's right....2 snakes. One was a blue runner but I managed to stay clear of it. Next to dogs, which I am deathly afraid of, are these slimmy creatures. LOL But they're not keeping me from being out there. Hey, I agree with Rosalie, why not post the Birthdays on your intro at the beginning of each month!

StarChaser, 15 #!! WOW!! You are :smoking: I know how you must be excited. Do that Happy Dance right there in your heart & mind! I'm sure you have been on cloud 9 all day & you deserve to be. I find that I have been doing alot more cooking & enjoying it since I'm back on SB. DH is enjoying that postive aspect too...LOL Legal Sauce? I hear 5 Brother's sauce is legal & you can make your own. I will try to post one that I tried the other day.

GATORGAL, So sorry to hear that you're having so much trouble with your puter. Have you tried clearing your history & Cache under your Browser Perferences? Sometimes that gets too full & it helps to clear it. Worth a try!

CATHYCATHY, I read somewhere that thin pasta is low GI, but according to SB, I don't think it's allowed because it's not WW, however, there is a WW Angel Hair pasta on the grocer shelves & it's very good.

Lisa_A_A, Welcome to the BOARD. So glad you have found us & have decided to join us. You will find a great group of supportive & informative ladies here that are always ready to help. Sorry to hear about the diagnoses of your son, but glad to hear that he is stable now. Do this for yourself cause I'm sure you want to be healthy & well for yourself as well as for him.

VIV, good to see you made it home safely. Too bad the weather is nasty, but it sounds like you & the family had a wonderful time in FLA. Sure hope you can work things out with your dad to get him closer to you. I know that would ease your worries about him alot.

SolShine, Welcome to the BOARD! You've made a wise choice with SB & also with joining us! We look forward to getting to know you too. Your question about the 14 day menu...you know, I had read the book when I started SB a couple of years ago & didn't catch that the menu was for maintenance. I didn't realize it until I read it here on this board...LOL Anyway, I used that 14 day menu to get started & I sure did lose with it. I guess that it was such a change in my diet that it was enough to make me lose.

RodeoMom, Ever since Overcome has told us about her Sf syrup in oatmeal I have enjoyed it too. Had some this morning. I found a recipe for SF dressing & tried it tonight. It has SF maple syrup, dijon mustard, olive oil, & balsamic vinegar. It is delicious! I will post the recipe. Would be awesome with chicken too...DID YOU HEAR THAT BOB?? :lol: BTW, your homemade Spaghetti sauce sounds great. You've sure put alot of work into it.

Liz, well at least you found your way back & you are back on track...that's what counts!

MARGARET, Agave Nectar in BR? Guess I may need to take a ride up there one week-end...what is the name of the HFS? Do you remember? Well now, Abbeville has a couple of famous restarunts, like Dupris. They are fabulous for seafoods.

GLORYB!!! I agree, it's hard to keep up with the reading here, but I sure do try! Look forward to it everyday!

BOB, Horrah for you on being smoke free...day1...you can do this!

Sasahm, so glad that you are settled in Mass & have made your way back to this board. We've missed you. This area will take you some getting use to, huh? But I'm sure you & MapQuest will do fine...LOL

ANNETTE, OMG, yes! Predisone sure will make you gain weight! I didn't realize that you were on it. I'm so glad you & your friend figured it out. Cheri is absolutely right...you must NOT stop this medication cold turkey...you have to wean off of it slowly. Talk to you DR about it. Hope you enjoy the rest of your visit.

Good night ladies! :wave:

Rosalie, we were posting at the same time! LOL And you posted my FAVORITE CAT!! love it!!! Catch you later

Motivational Thought Regarding Goal Setting

Take Baby Steps...
"You can't climb up to the second floor without a ladder. When you set your goal too high and don't fulfill it, your enthusiasm turns to bitterness. Try for a goal that's reasonable, and then gradually raise it."
Emil Zatopek, 4-time Olympic gold medalist from Czechoslavakia

I started out the morning OK until I stepped out on the back deck and slipped on the little bit of frost that had accumulated from all the rain followed by cold temps. Scared Mr. HB (Mr. Honey Bunny - DH) to death and bruised me a bit. :rolleyes:

Tomorrow I have what could be a VERY difficult meeting with a group of board members for a committee that I co-chair. We are having an "emergency" meeting to discuss some problems with the agency and some particular problems with the agency leadership. It could get heated, emotional and out-of-control. Since there was a bit of a letter writing campaign against myself and my boss, I have asked to have a moderator come in to facilitate. It's sad really. I raised concerns as the co-chair and a positive plan to systematically make improvements. It was viewed as a planned sabbotage with a hidden agenda. Please keep a happy thought for me tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. EDT that I will be able to keep my chin up and my guard down!

VR - what browser are you using? IE, NN or AOL?

BOB - "ain't got no whiiiiite liiiightnin' tuhniiiiiiite. Paw's fixed hima gin-an-tawnic an is jus a sawin' 'em lawgs on the sofer." I'm watching the game! Glad to read that you've given up the smokes! Remember :smoking: is a :nono: !

SPARKLE - Thanks for being willing to assist with some Hawaiin goodies. I wrote down your email address and will use it soon. We call that rubbing that you get between your thighs "chub rub." I've had my fair share of it and hope that I will be chub rub free this summer. BTW - I stopped marathon training for no reason in particular. I took the taper to the extreme after the race. Then I became very sick with my allergies last year, followed by a depression and sunsequent weight gain.

DEB - I think it's great that you are able to be and are so supportive of your friend Sharon. I hate that she is going through such a trying time. Hope I don't have a "Dookie Howser" aka "packing dookie" problem this WIW. Trying to force the water and fiberous foods.

STAR - Way to go! This is a wonderful, healthy WOE. Glad you've been successful. That will REALLY help get your momentum going now.

VIV - Sorry to hear about your Dad. We'll keep a good thought for him and the rest of your family!

GLORYB - thanks for your comments.

QUILTER - I am going to get the book "The 4 agreements" that you suggested. I had it on my Christmas List but didn't get it. I think it would help!

WELCOME NEWBIES!!!

Oh I hope I addressed everyone. Hi to everyone!
Anyone have any idea who will be the next to go on Survivor?

Good night!

Peace,
Frog

Debbie - Your post didn't show up until I had posted mine. Yes, I meant to put the birthdays for the month on your introductory page for the weekly boards. Although I guess you will sometimes have two lists of birthdays when the new weekly board overlaps the month. What do you think?

Marie.

Wow! Two times in one day for me. I hardly ever get to the board that much.

SOLSHINE--Welcome. We are VERY close to each other. Look on the bio board (I think my bio is on page 2) and find my e-mail address and e-mail me and we can find out exactly HOW close. Maybe we can meet at the Loop or Chamberlains or someplace. Might be fun.

Sasahm--I know exactly what you mean about the roads up there in New England. They are SO different from here in FL too. They actually are much prettier, and the eye blight is not present. But just to find a gas station is an adventure unless you live in the area and know where they are. And I had to laugh about the donut shoppes. They are everywhere up there!! They have great fried clams up there. To die for. As good as the beignets from the Cafe du Monde.

Bib Orange--Ha Ha, I had to laugh at your scolding me. :)
I needed it. I loved the Titans (How do you spell that?) movie. It had a lot of good themes. Good going on the smoking project. They don't call cigs "coffin nails" for nothing. My daughter smokes and I hope she gives it up soon. She did once. Used the patch and it worked like a charm.

Annette--The weather was great today. A little on the cool side for me, and I bet it is windy over at the beach. It was in the 70's. Should be in the 70's all week. I knew your husband was probably p****d over Mich. losing. All our teams did pretty well. I, too, was pulling a little for Ariz. for the same reason as you. But, the final buzzer has buzzed, and the Dooks have won.

Well, gotta go. It's late. SolShine, I'm looking forward to hearing from you.

Hey FROG, My DH and I call each other hunny bunny too, cos were Honeycombe's, lol
Yes that really is our surname :)

So many posts soooooooo little time!!!!! LOL Well i am doing tomorrows post now (its 12:35 a.m) just got out from work and can't stop reading all this good stuff! You all Rock!!!! From what i can gather we all really like each other and want each other to reach our goals and get healthy and stay there. I know i can with you all-THANK YOU!!! I couldn't understand why i had no oomph today then i remembered the time change-der me! :spinning: It put me in a funk i guess. Today i didn't excersise and had a major slip up (so unlike me!) :nono: lol anyway! Tomorrow is a new day and i know i have come along way and should pat myself on the back. I just have a fear of failing i guess. It has happened before and i feel like i am letting everyone down if i fall off the wagon and gain the weight again. This time though i am focusing on health related stuff not the vain stuff and looking hot!!! LOL anyway I have to get my head in this again. I need to do a major shopping trip-get some stuff i want to eat in this house. I guess i am getting a bit board with my nuts and eggs!!! I still love it buuutttttt ya know what i mean?!

STARCHASER-WOW!!!!!!!!! :D that is awsome 15lbs keep it up girl!!!!

VIV- ((hugs)) hope it warms up for us soon! There must have been something about Fla you didn't like! Also yeah on the 1 lb!!! You must have done something right!

Rosalie-Thanks for the sticky tape trick!! LOL i might try duck tape! Well i wish the snow would go away! It might be May when its all melted :(

Karen-Thanks for the motivation! I have come along way and i want to stay this way i think thats my hang up latley i fear failing!!!! Your doing awsome and your motivation helps me alot!

Cathy-Good luck! YOU can do this!! we are here for you!!

Lisa_A-Welcome!!!!


Sol-Welcome too!!! I don't think posting your menu is a bad idea!!! there are alot of Sbuster experts here! You sound motivated thats half the battle i feel!!!! Good luck!

Rodoe- You sound like your are 100% getting this! Your doing great. I buy Paul newman Light itialian dressing its 2g sugar in 2 tabs i only use 1 tab soooo 1 g sugar. I also read all the labels on the stuff i buy. Its amazing the ammounts that are snuck in there!! I agree with the WW thing!!! I was going to WW then stopped for 16 weeks and lost 16 lbs -this was when i first started Sbusters. Good luck keep up the great work!

MsLiz- I missed you!!!!! welcome back!!!

BOB_WooooHoooooooo on the no butts!!! i bet its hard but like the weight thing your worth it!!!! keep it up!!!!!! Thanks for the nice thoughts!! i guess i like to whine!! I love your images too!!

Annette-have a great visit! hope it warms up! thanks for the nice thoughts. I should be kinder to myself but that usually includes a cookie!!! :nono: keep in touch while your visiting!!

Sasahm-YEAH!! i though you couldn't find us again!!! So happy your settled! Have you gotten lost at all in this big state??? What do ya think about the snow?? I have been thinking about you and wondering what you and the kids think!!!!! I love Market basket! LOL We really should get together with Viv when your real settled and know how do go up and down 495!!! I might be out your way during spring break! the kids want to go to the mall in N.H thats almost out your way!! How is Sbusters going? Well glad you found us again. oops just read your post again! 4.5 woooooo hooo!

Deb-ya know thats how i feel. i just gotta find a way that i can be out of this house on the week ends! I was doing some overtime at work but that stopped hopfully that will start again!! LOL i want to be away from my family so i don't eat how bad is that? I think i need some new food ideas also. i have been on the WOE for almost 7 months i think i am getting board if thats possible! I really like how i feel and look you would think that would help me stay on program!! :( Hope Sharon is doing o.k. she is lucky to have a friend to support her!

Bee-Its funny how the weather puts us in a funk-been there done that! I guess we just gotta deal with it!!! Maybe some nice fresh fruit!! dons't that sound cheery! LOL Hope your feeling better-at leas i have a whining partner :D You can do it!!!

Gotta go to bed you all wear me out!!! My fingers hurt already from working 6 hrs everynight!!!! Well for all you cold people think spring!!!! Yeah!!!
Rhonda
201.2/143/135

Bee125: Thank you.. that worked like a charm and I will use it for my post tomorrow..

Frog: I'm using NN. Sorry about your "slip". Hope you're not too bruised. Good luck with your meeting tomorrow.

OMG, thank goodness I didn't buy that guava nectar after all! I reallly think I was looking at GUAVA NECTAR and not AGAVE!!! I didn't buy it because it looked funny, but don't anyone go to Baton Rouge looking for agave nectar, there probably isn't any. What a doofus! I am going to try the stevia, I was told not to use much, so I'll be careful with it.

I don't know why I looked at this board now, I have to leave here in 10 minutes and won't have time to reply to everyone. Hopefully, I will go to the gym after school and then get back here. I have a sore lower back because I lifted a piece of marble the other day. I am going to make a little table out of it, but dadgum, it was heavy.

One more thing, I bought these 99 cent Carb Solutions bars last week. They are not that great, but have come in handy in a pinch when there was nothing for breakfast. I really thought they would fill me up for a while, and they do a pretty good job at 2 g. of carbos and no sugar. Calorie count is 230, so they aren't the best snack in the world. But for a breakfast replacement I guess they're okay.

Have a terrific Tuesday!

Frog - Keep your head up. Sounds like you are doing what you feel is best for the agency and others have their own agenda. I'll be sending good vibes your way!

BOB - Way to go! We are all pullin' for ya!!!

Karen

Okay...what the heck is Aguave Nectar and what do you use it for...seems like the whole board is in search of it and I feel like I am missing out on something. Besides I love a shopping challenge. Oh who is kidding who...I just love to shop.

Happy Tuesday, EveryBUDDY!

Thanks for the kind re-welcoming - it feels good to be missed! Honestly, I've been rather depressed & out of sorts. It's the time of year - I don't do well in late winter in this area of the country...constant gloom kinda wears one down! I had initially planned to head back out West after my divorce, until I met this wonderful guy.... :love: He's worth staying in Ohio for!

I don't have time this a.m. to post the way I want - too daggone busy trying to catch up after being off - but special hugs to Debelli... :angel:

TUESDAY TIP: For heaven's sake, DON'T stop visiting the board!!! This is a great place to hang out & a wonderful way to stay on track.

Later!

Well, here I am again!! Sorry I was away for a week or so. I just totally messed up SB and felt ashamed to talk about it with everyone. For some reason, I totally lost it last week and tried starting SB over 3 times. This morning, once again, I start over and hope that I can get back on track.

Good news is that I only gained back about 3 pounds of my original 8 pound lose.

It is GREAT to see so many new faces here!!

Good Tuesday Morning Everyone!:wave:

Well, I must start off by sharing with all of you I HAD MY NEW BEST WALK EVER!!!! As I sit here, dripping with sweat and probably smelling like a skunk:eek: I walked my 4.5 miles in 57 minutes 35 seconds. This is over 40 seconds better than my previous best. I woke up late this morning, late for me at least, and didn't get out to walk til almost 9am, and it was really starting to get hot. I almost didn't go, Sharon wanted me to go with her today, but I said no, and decided to get in that walk, and boy, am I glad!!!!! I'm dancing on air-what a great feeling-never knew I could walk so fast!!!:spin:

Today is TUESDAY TIPS and I found a great website that gives a lot of information about OATMEAL that I thought was interesting enough to share. Just click on the link below and it will take you directly to the site:

http://karenskitchen.com/11/a/oat.htm

VR, don't worry about getting the dark agave, sometimes they get in the light, sometimes the dark, I really don't think it makes any difference between the two, the dark may have a bit stronger taste. Found another site to learn more about agave nectar:

http://www.preparedfoods.com/archives/1999/9906/9906western.htm

Glad to hear you had a good time with the Grandkids. You sound like a loving and dotting Grandmother. I think someone on the board is from AZ, will have to check the BIO BOARD. Hey, tell your hubby, you aren't moving anywhere unless there's a TJ's nearby!!! LOL!!!

BEE, glad to hear you found some of the jam. Surprised you weren't able to find other products, though I am sure you will, somewhere else. Which flavor(s) did you get?? Sorry, yes, PB is peanut butter. I take dry roasted, unsalted peanuts in throw them in my food processor and make very smooth, very easy to spread, PB-it's far better than anything I could possibly buy in any store, not to mention, a lot cheaper.

ROSALIE, any idea what the exchange rate is now? I want to make sure I give Eli some money to get me some things while he's up there-he better not come home without my stash of 222's!!!! Hope it warms up a bit, he's not partial to the really cold weather. I'll post those b.days in the intro page each week, overlap when needed-thanks for the idea.

MELF, you are burning that pavement up! You're walking almost as long as I am, and your timing is really good too. You can have snakes any day, I'll dodge cars, thank you!

FROG, great motivational thought, thanks for sharing! Ouch, sorry to hear about your slip up-hope you aren't aching today. Hope things go well with that meeting today, sounds hairy. LOL-chub rub, not funny when it happens to you, but cute name! I think the two of us getting together would be a hoot, gosh knows what we'd come up with between us! Here's one for you, bathroom, we stupidly refer to as the "urination station". As for dookie houser, lets pray we both don't have that problem tomorrow! Hmmm, I think maybe Nick is next on Survivor, seems he wants to go, plus, what does he ever do that's good? I just hope no one is mean spirited to vote Roger off, or Elisabeth, she's just so cute!

RHROO, I couldn't agree with you more that we have a great group who cares about each other and wants each other to get to their goal. Suzanne (3FC's) always tells me what a great group we have, which of course, I know without being told!!!! I don't think being away from the family on the weekends is truly the answer. You have to find out WHY being around them makes you eat badly on the weekends. I know for me, when I was around my ex, I would eat, uncontrollably, due to frustration and emotions-even after he was out of the house, when he would come over, or even the knowing he was coming to get the kids, I'd eat-anything! Even if I didn't like it. I ate from emotions. And like you mentioned, even though I lost weight in the past, I gained it back, because I didn't tackle this problem-this time around, I tackled it. Something is triggering you on the weekends, try to find out what it is and find out a way to handle it without using food. Once you can do this, you'll be well on your way to keeping the weight off. Find some new foods to put into your WOE-that too will help.

MARGARET, LOL! I too am glad you didn't buy the guava nectar, I know they make it! Nope, AGAVE nectar is what you truly want. Hope you got in your exercise and your back is feeling better:)

RODEO, I use agave nectar in place of honey when I bake, which isn't often, but the things I've used it in have come out delicious!! Esp. the zuchinni loaf cake-just ask BIGO and/or GATOR, they tried it. I also use it in place of syrup, though I water it down a bit. It has no after taste, not as strong as honey and is very low on the GI, I think it's ranked 11. Try to find it, you won't be disappointed!

MISLIZ, the weather will change for the better soon, and so will your outlook. Just stick it out. Get back into your groove of working out, you know you always feel better when you do.

DIDJA, glad to have you back. Don't ever be ashamed of saying you had a set back, it's not the end of the world. Just getting back onto the board shows you have the want to get back on plan. I hope today you can tell us that it was a breeze for you. You'll get back on track, and those 3lbs will come off quickly-don't you worry. If you have a slip up, just scrape yourself off and get right back into the swing of things. You know you can do this!!

Where does the time go, geez, I haven't had the chance to even eat yet!!!

I'll check in with you all sometime later. Please remember, TOMORROW IS WEIGH IN WEDNESDAY!!!!!! Hope the metal monster is a little kitten for us all tomorrow!!

Have a great day!

Debbie
194/132.5/129
Miami, FL

HELLO LADIES:)

Well it's a cold wet day here in the northwest. and I'm not even depressed. It's just so good to be able to get on the board.

You all sound like your doing so well. It's a wonderful WOE, I was at WalMart this wk end and my hubby was along and I overheard him telling a lady there that we were using SB and that just look at my wife she's lost 94lbs boy was I surprise. He never says much at home other than to say i'm looking good. Which thrills me to the bones :o He's always good to me. But I hated the part where I had to come up to him and correct him cause of my ugly gain. I'm back at 88lbs lost so I must do it again caus I have along way to go yet.

Well enough of that. I'm really not sure how i'm going to incorporate some exercise into my life. With the arthritus in the knees it's jut so hard, but i'm determined so i'll find something.

Deb: Thanks for the support i really appreciate it. You've been so great. Lots of prayers are being said for sharon hope she holding up ok.

Sparkle: Your right it is a big circle. and the support is a nessisary part of that in my life. I've been doing this dieting sence feb. of 2000, and lost 94lbs but as you can see with out the support I gained 6lbs back. so I'm just not as self motivating as others. But if you can reach that inner self motivation you go girl. sounds like you've been doing pretty good yourself. Doing a good job of losing.

Annette: You got it girl were going to do this together us SBer's need to stick together.

BOB: Snugglebug is still a little strange from the stroke but just a puppy yet so hopefully as she get older things will be easier for her to learn as she slows down.
She really only has learned a couple of words like ( No and all gone, and do you want out) Were working on down and sit but she doesn't seem to get it. Oh well we still love her she's the greatest:love:

Rosalie: Thanks for the support I need all I can get. This is my life and I'm committted to it.

Melf: lots and lots to read when your not on every day. I find that just posting on a daily basis I'm on for an hour at least. maybe I say to much. I also find that if I don't read all the post I miss things that are going on in peoples lives that I want to hear about so that I can help support them so it just take some time.

Frog: Are you ok? That sounded like a nasty slip you took. Hope your not hurt to much. as for you meeting i'll be thinking good thoughts an saying a prayer for you thats at 9:30 your time.

Well it's time to go :wave: love to all glory

Here’s a good sample day for me:

Breakfast – 1 to 1 ½ cups of Uncle Sam Cereal with soy milk (enough to cover the edge of the cereal pile) I never measure my food. :s:

Mid morning – mini 4 oz. Carton of cottage cheese and 1 piece of fruit (peaches, oranges or grapefruits mostly)

Mid-mid morning – a few nuts or about 4-5 Triscuits :rolleyes:

Lunch – Sandwich of turkey, chicken or beef (cheap “Land of Frost” chopped, pressed sandwich meat 2.5 oz.), lettuce, tomato, lite mayo, mustard on Ezekiel bread. (Sometimes I don’t have the lettuce and tomato) - Sugar Free/Diet soda and sometimes a few nuts or salad.

Mid-afternoon snack – salad or an apple

Dinner – meat (chicken/fish/steak – simply prepared) and steamed broccoli or green beans. At least once a week we have Chicken Squeezer (Caesar) Salad. I use those frozen chicken tenderloins and have about 2 of them on the salad. Other dishes we probably have 3 – 3 ½ tenderloins each. unsweet tea or water and 1 glass of red wine (merlot or cabernet usually)

Fish portion – 1 filet, whatever size they have.
Steak portion – we usually buy 1 lb. Total for 2 steaks and I eat one of them (the smaller one if there is an obvious difference in size)

Dessert – rarely, but when I do lately it’s been SugarBusters ice cream.

I use a lot of recipes from the Cooking Light magazines we used to get and the “Desperation Dinners” book I checked out of the library once. The meals are usually very simple and do not use a lot of prepared ingredients. Like spaghetti squash with hamburger sauce, taco salads without any chips….

My dear sweet husband (who is in incredible shape) does every diet with me (except the Cabbage Soup and Weight Watchers points) has suffered through Protein Power, Eat Right for Your Type and many others, doesn’t bring anything into the house that he knows I can’t have and would be tempted to have. I have total control of the menu and he’s agreeable to whatever I choose. He likes eating healthy and eats tuna for lunch almost every day (I can’t imagine doing that! I like too much variety!)

I can’t stand to work out in front of anyone (chub rub and middle jiggle) so I get to the gym at work at 6am and do the treadmill and sometimes the stationary bike (but it hurts my buttocks after a while and I can’t use any resistance on it yet) and then some weights, but I know I’m not pushing myself hard enough in this area. I eat the cereal before I work out and then by 8:30am I’m famished. Days I don’t get up and work out I walk after work for about 30 minutes, but I don’t get very far yet.

I did follow the breakfast, lunch menus for the first 14 days from the sample in the book, but my own dinners. I don’t really notice any changes in my clothes, but I haven’t measured with a tape measure – guess I should do that since I can’t get a consistent reading from any scales.

Any input, advice, tips will be most gratefully appreciated!!!


SparkleSkamp – “I would have never finished a marathon if I hadn’t had gone through that. “ wow!!! I’m soooo impressed! I’m working on just walking a mile in under 30 minutes and without my left foot cramping up on me. I looked at your website and I must say I’m impressed with your determination and resilience. It is frustrating when we’re doing everything right as far as we can tell and nature fights us. :( You are a survivor, I can tell!! I'm glad you're here!

Annette – I was prescribed Prednisone for a root canal gone bad twice and, not only did I gain weight, I was asbolutely stark raving hungry the whole time I was on it. I’m glad you’re going to look for another foot doctor. Adding weight because of medicine is not going to help your feet any more than the medicine will.

BigO – I quit smoking 5 years ago and it was the hardest thing I ever did. I used Kevin Klein’s 21 days to quit smoking tapes. They were great. It’s a 3-5 minute segment each day that you listen to and it tells you what improvements are going on in your body on that day that you’ve quit. It also handles the different pressures, stress and temptations that you will most likely face on certain days. (I also kept gum and mints handy!) Congratulations!! Thanks for pointing me here!!! I lurked and read some of the suggested threads and waited to start fresh on Monday.

Quilter – I cut spaghetti squash in half and poke holes in the outside of the sides with a fork – pop it in a microwave safe 9x13 pan for about 8 minutes – flip the halves over and cook for about another 5-10 minutes then scrape the stringy squash out. Served plain with butter is yummy, but we usually serve it with browned ground beef added to a jar of Classico or Brothers Spaghetti Sauce and some oregano and basil to the mixture. Most of the Classico and Brothers flavors of sauce have no sugar in them. Our favorite is the Sun Dried Tomato Classico sauce.

Debelli – I can’t believe I’m just a few months behind getting meet all the Floridians on this board!! We’ll just have to do it again some time! I’m looking forward to getting a handle on this WOE and seeing the great results people here have seen.

Melf – I love your quote!! I’ll be starting afresh with SB and here at 3FC with y’all.

FrogLover – It’s hard to do the right thing sometimes. I’ll be praying for a positive outcome for you! People should be thankful that you have noticed something that needs to be strengthened and offered a solution to the problem. Most people would just complain and whine about it. I think Nick is going next. Looks like they are going to have to vote someone off to get more food based on the previews last week. I’m in an office pool and I have Cody and Roger – I just hope one of them wins! Cody certainly earned some brownie points last week with the coral. I don’t think he’s going anywhere anytime soon. Just sooooo glad to see Jerri gone!

GatorGal – I e-mailed you! Looking forward to meeting!

Didjaever – I love that handle!!

Thank you, everyone!! Thank you for the warm welcome! I’m looking forward to this new ending!!

Holy Ka-schmoley!! If you read all this, THANK YOU!!! I’ll try to not be so long-winded next time. I promise.

Hi Everyone! Feeling sick today. I came home early from work yesterday and went straight to bed (with frequent trips to the bathroom). Never did “make faces” to quote Deb, but did manage to clean myself out good. Weighed in this morning and was three pounds lighter than yesterday. Anyways, stayed home today and am trying to ignore the rumblings in the southern regions. There is a super nasty bug going around up here. Two co-workers have had the up-chucks over the weekend. So I feel lucky if I get to escape that.

DEB---I’m happy to see a poll that I finally feel good about and can pat myself on the back!!! You bet, I voted right away on this one! Speaking of water . . . I’ve been buying a pint box of lemons from the open air market and have slicing them in my water and my tea. Also squeeze them over grapes & sliced apples , really enhances the taste of both fruits. Glad to hear that round 1 is leaning way over to Sharon’s side. Truth always wins out. It might take a while, but it always does. Give her my best and a big hug!!! Also, love the yogurt and pb idea. I’m a yogurt freak!!!! Will definitely try that. When you make your pb, do you just make enough for one serving or do you make a bunch and then refrigerate it? Just wondering how to handle that? If you put it in the refrigerator, does it get really hard and unsmoothable? Urination station??? Very funny. I LOL on that one.

STAR---Congrats on the 15 pounds. You are doing so well. See what happens when you are committed to something. We all can learn a lesson from your successes this past month. Are your clothes feeling any differently yet?

GATOR---Sorry you lost your motivational post and sorry you feel like you need a scolding. I won’t scold . . . just encourage. You’re right that each new day brings another opportunity to stay OP and get one step closer to your goal. Hang in there. It can be hard to stay strong when entertaining. I was totally shocked with myself last weekend when we had overnight visitors. I bought some really wonderful Chaballa bread from my Italian grocer. Sister, you can bet that stuff smells great coming out of the oven, but it’s loaded with white flour and I didn’t even eat one bite. I felt so proud of myself (which is a rarity for me). Hope you have a great week.

CATHYCATHY---Hope your first day went well. I'm so glad that you started this plan. How great that you and RODEO can support each other face to face!

LISA---Welcome!!! You are right, you will get a huge amount of support here. We are so glad that you’ve arrived. I’m extremely sorry to hear about your son’s illness. Will start to pray that his health continues to get better. Keep us posted about that as well as your SBing.

VIV---Hey, girl!!! Your trip sounded wonderful! What a great mom you are to give your kids such fantastic memories!!! Sounds like you want to move to FL and work at Disney yourself! They could use you I’m sure. I was so jealous when Deb was talking about meeting you and sitting with you while you got your nails done and then going for a snack together. I know how much fun those DEB meetings can be and wanted to be there too. (ok, pity party’s over!) I’ll be thinking about you and your dad and hoping for the best. That is such a great idea to get him closer to you especially while he’s undergoing his treatment for this. Did I tell you about the wonderful woman who volunteers with us who is a LONG TIME survivor of LC. She had it years ago and you wouldn’t even know it. She’s got more life and energy than me and the rest of the women at our office. So take heart. We could be saying this about your day too. Glad you’re back. I know you were having a spectacular time, but I missed you.

SOLSHINE---Welcome to the board!!! We are glad you are here. Thanks for the spag squash microwave instructions. Sounds like a good idea. I think your meals look pretty good, but I’m not an expert. Wait to hear what DEB and some of the others say. My question is how much water you are drinking. I find if I am constantly drinking water, that fills me up.

RODEO---Give my congrats to your daughter . . . she really must have been working hard. Sounds like you were h*ll on wheels in the kitchen. I’ve never canned tomato sauce but always wanted to. Tried to learn once from a farmer friend, but am too petrified of that pressure cooker. How do you do yours? Yes, we’ll party on Nov 20 . . . they sure do come around quicker each year! About Salad dressings . . . I have found two ranch dressings that each have 1 gram of sugar in them. One kind comes from the Aldi’s grocery store. Don’t know if you have them near you and the other comes from the Dollar General store. Someone recommended it to me and I really do like it. I’m not certain if the 1 gram is a no-no, but I don’t pour the dressing on my salad . . . the dressing goes in a small bowl at the side and I dip my fork in the dressing and then into my salad. I think I use a lot less that way.

GLORY---So glad you are back with us too. But I’m so sorry about that one-eyed monster not treating you right!!! Send it my way and I'll kick it for you. At least you are now aware of the problem and can put that thing in reverse! I’m hoping that you have a loss real soon. It certainly can help when you see the numbers going down. I LOL when you said you went to WalMart everyday. If I did that DH would have a cow!!! I too can always find something to buy there, much to his chagrin. I loved what you said about your husband at Walmart. What a sweetie he is!!! I’ll bet that felt great . . . if only you didn’t have to be so honest about the other six pounds. Ugh!!! I guess that’s good motivation to keep going, huh? I think I missed something . . .what’s this about Snugglebug and a stroke??? Hope everything is okay.

MISSLIZ---We wondered where you were!!! So glad to see that you are back with us. Way to go on stopping yourself with the out of control syndrome. I wish I had been as smart as you las fall when I proceeded to eat everything that wasn’t nailed down. The few pounds that you gained will probably come off quickly since they went on so fast. So anyways, don’t leave us again. I often think of your “little black dress” picture and get motivated to stay on track because I want a dress just like that. See how much you bring to our group.

MARGARET---I relate with you about the time change making me so tired. Yuck! Hey, sorry you didn’t like the sweet potato chips. I really love them, but only eat them every once in a while. This weekend they had a barbecue brand and a jalepeno brand too. Glad your trip went well and that you found others who could give support.

SPARKLE---You are so right about how inappropriate food is everywhere! I hadn’t put those exact words to it, but am totally amazed at what restaurants offer as a “balanced” meal. We have this great italian chain here in Cincy called LaRosas. Their food is so wonderful, but there is NOTHING I could eat there besides maybe an antipasto salad. And all they use is iceberg lettuce and we all know how boring that is. I’ve pretty much cut that out of the choices when meeting friends for lunch. I think everyone tends to just “give in” and “settle” for what’s available instead of being the one in control over what we eat.

ANNETTE---Good to hear that your vacation is going well and that you don’t mind the flakes! Just so long as you don’t have to shovel any, right? A successful shopping trip always puts me in a good frame of mind. What a relief for you to learn all that stuff about prednisone. My mom took it for MANY years because of very serious rheumatoid arthritis. I saw what that drug did to her and I’m glad you are aware of what it will do to you. I’m sure it has it’s good points, but my mother would just balloon up and be always “puffy”. I agree with CHERI and MELF, call your doctor before you go off it completely. Explain to him/her that you want to try an alternative type of medicine but that you want it out of your system as soon as possible. See if he has any ideas.

SASAHM---So glad you are back!!! I was just thinking about you the other day when I was looking through the bio board. Nobody talked bad about you while you were gone. Ha!!! You know that nobody ever talks bad about anybody when they’re gone. Congrats on getting everybody there and in one piece! Are you still unpacking boxes??? And congrats on the huge loss last week? Isn’t it great!!!!!

BOB---Way to go on Day 1!!!! That’s just great. We’re all on your side and routing against that evil nicotine. Supper last night sounded great!! You should have called . . . Paul and I would have been right over and brought dessert.

VR---Thanks for the instructions on the spaghetti squash. Sounds pretty easy to do. So am I understanding that you do not cut it in two before you cook it??? Please confirm this for me before I go our and buy one. Muchos gracias! You are such a wonderful grandma. I could really feel the tremendous love you have for your daughter and grandson. How great that you find things he likes (the shopping card) and give him that. I’ll bet you are so relieved to know that he is getting educated in a school that is prepared for him and his needs. My heart goes out to people with ADHD. So many of them are labeled with other negative terms and looked down upon. We have a couple of kids in our afterschool program that struggle with it. So often when their doctors are experimenting with their medicine, you don’t know who is going to walk through the door. It’s so hard for them. Some days they look so “out of it” just because of the drugs. But then I know that other days they are right on task and it’s because of the drugs too. I have always said I honor parents who have children with these problems. And now know to also give honor to the grandparents. Thanks for opening up my eyes to this.

MELF---If you are out there WALKING WITH SNAKES, I have NO excuse to sit on my butt. Wow, you be careful and watch your steps! Keep it up!!! You are doing great!!!

FROG---Hope your meeting went better than you expected. Sounds like some folks have lost sight of the mission and are too “attached” to other things to see what’s for the best. Hang in there. Must be a terribly awkward situation. We are all sending you are good thoughts!

RHONDA---I know I am repeating everybody else, but I have to say it! You have done an awesome job on this WOE. Think about that 50+ pounds you have lost and then picture that 50 pound bag of dog food that you are no longer carrying around with you every day. I wish you’d stop beating yourself up over your recent efforts. So, you’ve hit a plateau--in your eating and in your losing. You will get past this. I was giving myself all sorts of allowances to cheat for most of February through the first part of March. Then all of a sudden I kind of got that letting “slip ups” be part of my daily program would not get me to where I wanted to be. I finally gave my self the figurative kick in the pants and said, “Be 100% on this program or get off it all together.” I chose the first and told myself that eating off program was not going to be an option. Now I’m not always the pillar of strength when it comes to this sort of thing, but since March 20, I have been 100% true to the program. And counting today’s weigh in I am down 9 pounds from where i was on the 20th. (Let’s hope that sticks for WIW!) I’m not saying this to make me look good or to make you feel bad. Just know that anybody who has already lost 58 pounds on this program will definitely get herself back on track and make it to the finish line. Sorry for the preaching, but just felt it had to be said . . . you know me communicating, validating and appreciating. LOL. Take care and let yourself be okay with where you are right now knowing that it’s not the permanent place. Okay???

DIDJA---Glad you are back! I was hoping you hadn’t “broken up” with us. Okay, so you fell off the wagon. Guess what??? Most of us have been there at least once or twice. We would far rather you talk to us while you are off the wagon. It’s easier to deal with it if you talk about it with friends. We’re here to listen and give a helping voice.

Well, I have to say that missing one night on the board can really put a person behind. I am now caught up and have to say am feeling a bit better. But still have no appetite. Guess that’s one thing not to complain about. Glad I did stay home from work today, just to beat this thing before it gets too bad.

Have a great day.
Take care.
Kim
185/171/139

I just wanted to pop on and say THANK YOU to everyone for their good wishes about my Dad! I think we may find out results today (altho I will be out running all afternoon and evening....). My SIL told me (she works in a nursing home) that she has seen these late onset LC's be very slow moving....that was great to hear. So we'll see.

I have to admit I am overwhelmed by the posts and just cannot do the individual replies to everyone as of yet. I have been doing Disney trip reports for a friend and when I get through with those hopefully I can do the indiv posts again. Happily we are getting a second phone line installed at home (10 y.o. has discovered an online social life, the other day he was IM-ing 3 girls at once!!! :eek:) so I should be able to post more at home.


BTW I'm up 2. But I deserve it and am right back on track.

Hugs and thanksssssss to all of you wonderful women!

Viv
Simsbury, CT
146/135/137/128

Debelli: I just check the October calender and can you believe it another RodeoMom (she spells her Rodeo-Mom) and we are just a year apart...wonder where she is??

Bogie and I "burned the house down" last night. Happy Danced to Otis Redding and Marvin Gaye for the better part of an hour!

I know my results won't be 15 lbs ever month but I'll take whatever I can get!

I am still walking. I'm up to 1.3 miles a day. Can't seem to kick it up to 1.5 miles. That's my goal for the weekend! DEB and MELF: Look over your shoulder, I'm gaining on you!!! Yeah right!

MARGARET: I see you had a good weekend in Baton Rouge. Anytime you're in town, feel free to look me up. That goes for everyone else!!!

MELF: I'll be in your part of the country next week. I have a conference at First Baptist Church in Lafayette. I've already been informed that lunch will be at "Prejeans". I'm sure you are familiar with that place. This will be a HUGE challange for me, as Prejeans Seafood is one of my favorites. Fried soft shelled crab with crawfish ettoufee! Lord help me make it through the day!!!!

A special hello to the other Louisiana Ladies on the board! CATHYCATHY and RODEOMOM!!!

To ALL of you ladies here, thanks for the sweet words of encouragement! You don't know how much you have all helped me.

And DEB, thanks for running a board where everyone is welcomed!

Later,
StarChaser

ok I'm going strong with the SB WOE. I talked to RodeoMom for a long time on the phone today even tho we are both at work and she answered bunches of questions that I had. Went and picked up a few things during my lunchhour - SF syrup, triscuits, pork rinds, apples, lettuce, wheat tortillas, wheat flour, and brown rice, and the Sugar Bust for Life Cookbook and Companion Guide - all of that should help :)

Got a question for Solshine - how much weight do you have to lose? I'm wondering if we are twins because no matter what I do I just don't seem to lose any weight? But I am hoping and praying that Sugarbusters is gonna change everything? How much water are you drinking?

Ok I know I'm new to these message boards and I certainly don't want to overstep my bounds here but I have a question ---- is there any reason that we don't have a DAILY support board rather than a WEEKLY one? The reason that I ask is because it takes FOREVER for me to pull up all these pages from my computer at work and I can't pull them up from my home computer unless I leave it pulling pages for 15 or 20 minutes. I just think it would be soooooooooooooo much easier for me if it was a Daily support board rather than a weekly one - that way my old computer wouldn't have to work so hard. Am I doing something wrong?

I noticed when I was on the low carb boards that they had daily support boards and it just didn't take near as long for me to pull all this stuff up.

It's just a question or a suggestion but hey I am new to these message boards and I may not understand what is going on.

:) cathy :)

JOY! The house is mine, all mine-no one home but me, no one fighting for computer time, no one yelling and complaining-life is beautiful!!!

Is anyone on this board Jewish besides VIV and ME? I remember last year when I was new to SB and new to the boards, Passover was one of my first outside eating tests. I knew I would be fine, anything that was good to eat was SB legal, like chicken or brisket, everything else, you wouldn't want to eat-like desserts, my Grandmother makes these awful Pesach Brownies-lets just say I have never wanted to eat a Passover dessert. So this Saturday we are going up to W. Palm Beach to my Aunt & Uncles for dinner, and it just brings back memories from last year, and how far I've come since my first dinner out of my usual surroundings a year ago.

Before we go to their house, I am going to the WALKERS WAREHOUSE to meet the man who invented the Powerbelt. They have a store as well, and he is coming to meet me, which is nice. We'll probably hit this little Middle Eastern place as well to get some fresh bread-they have the best in WPB. Also, they have some new shopping area called CITY WALK that opened at Thanksgiving, given the time, we'll make a stop there as well.

GLORY, that's so sweet how your husband talked about you-you can see he truly is proud of you! I surely wouldn't of corrected him, he's proud of you either way. And, before you know it, he'll be right about it being 94lbs! With the exercise and arthritis, can you take something that will help with the pain so you can walk, even just for a little while?

SOL, your menu looks good, watch your intake best you can, I see you don't measure, but try your best. The one thing you don't want to do is eat too little, it doesn't help in the long run. But just from the looks of your menu, looks like it is pretty well rounded. I, like you, eat small meals throughout the day. If you find yourself getting hungry, you may want to up your protein a little. Again, hard to say without seeing amounts. Just make sure you are drinking enough water and getting in enough fiber and calcium as well. I see you are actually in Casselberry-there's a rest. we've always wanted to go to there, but our timing is always off. Small Middle Eastern rest up there, one day, we'll get there. I'll definitely contact you next time we are up that way. After the Orlando meeting, we had a Naples/Marco meeting with QUILTER who came down from Ohio-BIGO and I and our friends and Eli went to meet, it was great. Then, this past Friday I got to meet VIV up in Boca Raton who came down from Conn. I love meeting people from the board!!! There are still a few Floridians on the board I've yet to meet, hopefully, one day!!

QUILTER:( Your sick? That stinks! I hope Paul is waiting on your hand and foot and you get to feeling better soon. Geez, 3lbs down-hmmm, can you send me some of that sickness. I'd make goal that way!!!! :lol: When I make the PB, I throw about 1/2 a jar in, probably about 1lb of peanuts I'd say. I have a little Oskar food processor, so if you have a bigger one, just use more peanuts. You turn it on, it starts to look like meal, then it gets thicker and you'll see a big ball, and then it starts to thin out. I usually stop it a little after that and push it down the sides with a spatula and then put it on again til it's smooth enough for me. I don't refridgerate mine, though you probably should, but we use it so fast, nothing ever happens to it. The only thing that you may see is a little oil seperation, but I don't see that when I make it, it doesn't sit long enough in our house. Probably, I keep it out for about a week I'd say. You can do the same with any nuts-YUMMY!

VIV, let us know as soon as you hear the info on your Dad. Stop fretting about those 2 little pounds, you're back on track and you know they will slide right off you again!!

RODEO, so I at least saw the name, didn't know putting it a little differently made a difference. Hmmm, wonder what else you two may have in common!!!!:)

STAR, I think you should of put on that old disco song HAPPY RADIO! Where they go H-A-P-P-Y, etc. I remember a while back, I was so happy, I put on some really great music and danced all over the place. Hey, remember, that happy dance constitutes as exercise! A whole hour of exercise! Honestly, I wish they would have exercise classes where people dance and do aerobics, not step classes, just dancing! I use to love the discos, my era, and I still love the music. I would really get into that! I see you are going to be near MELF, do you think you two could meet??

CATHY2, don't worry about asking questions-we don't do a daily board because it gets too hectic for people to jump from one board to another each day trying to read posts and replies. This seems to work best, and really, the best way to keep up with it all is to come on the board often. Plus, being a bit selfish, I couldn't handle setting up new boards each day, just too much of a hassle to do it, I would go stark raving mad!!!!:eek: Good luck!We are a close knit group, and probably other boards are much bigger and they couldn't handle a weekly board.

Okay, back to cleaning my kitchen, it's a wreck, like the rest of the house. Seems Eli and I are going to get to spend the evening together. Kids are with their Dad, Sharon is going to dinner with her father, so it's just us two-YEAH!!!!!!!

REMEMBER if you haven't posted your bio on the NEW BIO BOARD please, try to do it ASAP!!! Thanks!

Check in later!

Debbie
194/132.5/129
Miami, FL


Oh yes, this is the last picture that I keep forgetting to post of our dear BIGORANGE!!!!!!

Thanks for the encouragement, gals!

I just wanted you all to know that I'm totally convinced tht my getting off track and putting weight back on had everything to do with alcohol. Other than eating a couple bites of cheesecake at a birthday party Saturday, alcohol was the only other factor in me being off-target and feeling so lousy. That stuff seems to be just pure poison to my system! No wonder I had trouble dropping the weight until I quit slurping the booze!

Scale reflected a loss today (okay, so I couldn't wait until tomorrow :p ) which is a good sign that the gain was probably fluid retention from my lapses last week! [[sign of relief]]

I'm having my body fat measured next week...keep your fingers crossed! My goal was to get it to 20% by the first of April.

I'm back from my vacation and worn out! I need a vacation from my vacation. I'm traveling the next two weekends as well so, no rest for the weary.

I stepped on my scales this morning and I lost 4 lbs over the last week! I went from 256 to 252 while I was gone! Of course I wasn't eating every meal out and having supportive family is really helpful. As supportive as my Mom and Dad were over the past week, I can't help but think that they had a lovely starch filled meal after I left!

I went to the Dr. this morning about my knee and his scales confirmed what my own read this morning--so I guess it's real. :)

Is is me or has traffic on the board been much heavier lately? You stay away a few days and all of a sudden there are so many posts to read--it's wonderful!


Star--You go Girl!!!!! I'm doing the happy dance with you (the bad knee happy dance anyway). Look at all you have accomplished in the last month. You are pushing 1.5 miles walking, you are 15 lbs lighter and your attitude is so much more positive than when you first posted on the board! Being such a loser can do a lot for a person!

Viv--glad you had a wonderful time in Florida--you also sound great! I'll be thinking about you and your dad--life tests us in so many ways.

LisaAA, CathyCathy, Solshine and the other newcomers--welcome! As you can see, SB is a great way of eating and a great way of life. Y'all are asking all the right questions and it seems everyone is being very helpful. This board has been a lifeline for me. I found it when I had been stuck for a long time and had gotten a little sloppy in my eating habits. This board helped me refocus and the weight is coming off again!

Frog--you look great! Did you see the game last night--YESSSSSSSS ACC rules! Good luk with your meeting.

BigO--Happy smoke free day!!! I'll be thinking about you-what a brave step to take.

Quilter--I hope you feel better soon.


Gosh I'm at work and don't have time to respong to everyone! I'm trying to think of a Tuesday tip--

Here goes--tell everyone about your new lifestyle. The more you talk about it to others the more you convince yourself to stick with it! Don't give yourself the option of doing this in secret--like a lot if us we were too used to failure. If you make the committement public, you will stand a better chance of sticking with it. Everytime someone ask me about SB and I explain it to them, I persuade myself all over again!

Happy Tuesday,

Susan

Many thanks to whoever posted about opening the new window for replies. This is much better than using the back and forward arrows.

RHONDA: I eat more around people also. But it's not that much fun being by myself on the weekends, so I am trying to overcome peer pressure. Maybe we will start feeling self-righteous soon!LOL

RODEOMOM: Good look finding agave nectar. Since i was looking for the wrong stuff, guess I'll start my search again as well.

MZLIZ: I totally relate to the "high" of finding a nice guy to do things with after a divorce. I am what is called "happily divorced" after 3 years of not-so-sure.

DIDJA: THat's what is so great about SB, you can start over as many times as it takes and not have to kick your own butt about it. Good luck.

DEB: I absolutely cannot imagine walking the way you do. The only thing that will make me walk long and fast is to do it on the TM monster. You must be in great cardio shape.

GLORY: You have a sweetheart of a husband. He is rightfully proud of you!

SOLSHINE: Sounds like the things you are eating are healthy. I did read somewhere that to lose weight, you need to limit the carbos to one serving of the starchy ones per day. Maybe someone else can critique your menu better...I am a newbie compared to most.

QUILTER: Thanks for the info on the flavored SWEET POTATO chips. Although I hate to find another snacky food that I like!!!

VIV: We are thinking of you as well as your dad. Sometimes people forget about the family...it's so hard on them as well.

STARCHASER: I will definitely give you a call or talk to you here about my next visit to your town. I did live there for 8 years and have a homesick feeling once in a while.

CATHYCATHY: I love the grocery list in the back of the SB companion book. You'll enjoy it. I have used a couple of the bread recipes as well.

If I missed anyone, and I know for sure I did.....have a good rest of the week. My only tip for the day is: If you are having a food emergency, run to the store for a bag of salad, a pre-roasted chicken, and your favorite legal salad dressing. Not such a big thing, but it's so quick, you can head off a binge. My downfall is being out of groceries. My rescuer is the above meal!

DEB---Thanks for the specifics about the pb. I have a bunch of dry roasted downstairs in the pantry. I think I’ll try it after while. That sounds good on toast. (Still very little appetite.) How do you feel about eating pb on apples. I always used to love that, but wondered if that would be a no no since the apples should come before other food. Glad to see the lovely picture of ORANGE and her statue. She looks gorgeous as always.

FILLISE---Way to go on the four pound loss . . . and during vacation no doubt. I LOL at your comment about your M&D’s first meal after you left. Lots of pasta and bread and sweet things, huh? I'll wager they had pie. What do you think? I really liked your tip. Great idea!

MARGARET---Your food emergency idea is the BEST. Being out of good groceries is the pits and my normal reaction would be to send DH up the road to Wendy’s or something equally non nutritious. This is a perfect solution. Our Krogers (sorry ORANGE) is just about 3 minutes up the street, even closer than fast food. So the next time we are out of food, that’s what we’ll do. Thanks so much. I’ve always wanted to try one of those rotisserie chickens, but never wanted to buy one when I had a grocery cart full of food to cook. Ooooh, we have many smart people on this board and I’m glad they are sharing their brainstorms!!!

I called the Carbolite 800 number and got two places here in Cincy that carries it. One is a health food store that sells the packages that you make yourself. Don’t really know what that is. But the other one the number is disconnected. Boohoo. I may have to expand and try for Indy (CHERI have you found it yet?) or Dayton.

I LOLed at MARGARET’S last image she posted . . . reminded me of my meeting with DEB and ORANGE. Do you girls remember what I’m talking about??? We actually saw somebody doing that . . . sitting on the pot reading the paper. It was a life-size statue in this really groovy gallery in Naples and it kind of took us all by surprise when we peeked in this open door and there was a man with his drawers around his ankles. LOL!

Hope you all had a more fun day than me. I hate being sick. Tonight is my night to exercise, so I’m getting on the TM. It may be for only 10 minutes, but I’m going to get on it come h*ll or tight waistbands!!! Wish me luck.

Take care.
Kim
185/171/139 (Hoping that middle number sticks for tomorrow’s official WIW!)

For those of you who are having trouble with slow loading pages:

I have a solution and it doesn't involve making Debbie do even more work!

To change the number of posts in your page view:

Look for "forum links" at the top of the page.

Click "profile"

Click "edit options"

Under preferences, change "default posts per thread" to 10 or even 5. This will cause you to have less posts on one page but the page will load faster.

This is also where you can get that cute little picture under your name. Click "change avatar" down at the bottom.


To speed up page views by changing your browser settings:

For Internet Explorer:

Go to "Tools/Internet Options" then "Advanced"

Look in the list for "multimedia" Turn OFF "show picture" and "play animations"

This will strip all images from all pages that you download.

For Netscape Communicator:

I can't figure it out. But if anyone knows please post it!

Other stuff

For the chickee who said that CNTRL+N brings up a new window with her home page: Are you using Netscape? 'Cause I was using IE. But you can also bookmark the page, go to the new window, and then open it up.

Note: having more than one window open will further slow down your computer.

I would strongly recommend getting high speed access such as cable or DSL especially if you have more than one computer in the house! Since I have a roommate we pay approx. $25 each for DSL, which is on all the time and we can still use the phone! I am so spoiled it's not even funny.

Happy surfing!

~Chris

CHRIS---Great ideas about setting IE differently. I totally agree with you about DSL. We have it and love it. I could never have been able to be a part of this board if I was still on dial up connection. We too feel spoiled and giddy about our connection speed. (Now if I could just get a new computer with faster processor, I'd be euphoric!)

Hey All:wave:

Eli STILL isn't home, so much for our night out, he's definitely getting to be regular on my "dookie" list!:mad:

MSLIZ, glad to see you are back down again, you're on your way to losing those found pounds again. Good luck with the body fat measuring, not something I would ever take on!!!

FILLISE, boy, you should get a gold medal, going on vacation and losing 4lbs is awesome! See, it can be done-vacations don't have to be a bad thing when it comes to eating. I lost 4lbs as well when I went to Vegas in August-stayed on plan, and I'm sure it having been 113 degrees helped as well. Good for you! Glad to have you back-now go try and get some rest!!!!

MARGARET, trust me, I'm far from being in great shape, that of any kind. I told Sharon, one day, someone is going to have to scrape my off the road. I was huffing and puffing - to hear me, you'd of thought I was going to keel over! I never thought I'd have a time like this today-sure amazes me what we can accomplish when we put our minds to it!! I must of missed that window thing-how does it work??

QUILTER, really, if fruit doesn't bother you you could have the pb and apple. It is best to have fruit seperately, but that's really more for digestion. How about pb on celery too. I like it on Finn Crisp as well. The packaged Carbolite, you have to mix it yourself. I'd say it's only worth it if you have an ice cream maker. Otherwise, try to find the softserve, there's no comparison! Yep, I remember that funny old man on the pot!!! Hey girl, get better!!!!

SPARKLE, my kids keep telling me to get DSL-do you have to change servers to get it. I'm so computer illiterate!!!!

Okay, gonna go-lets see what time the big boy waltzes in. BIGORANGE, I'm sending him to you for a week to ship him into shape!!!:lol:

ANOTHER REMINDER Just to remind you it's WEIGH IN WEDNESDAY TOMORROW!!!!

Debbie
194/132.5/129
Miami, FL

BOB you should also like "A Simple Plan." Not quite the shocking ending but it was just as demented and diabolical.

Sasahm welcome back! I lived in Hawaii for five years before they built a Wal*Mart. I used to drive 60 miles round trip to the site to see if they finished it yet (not kidding).

Divine Debbie, I'll look for that prevention mag article. I would have a hard time converting my family to this WOE but it kills me to see the way my parents feed my niece. She's 3 1/2. When she was 2 or so she loved broccolli and carrots. Now she'll eat sugar in preference to anything else because it's so readily available to her. I see my mother forcing food on her even when she says "no" the first time.

On nails, I tried this cream from The Body Shop called "Nut Body Butter" for my hands and it's great if you want a heavy-duty solution.

Veronica, I've actually never been to Kauai..what a crying shame. I began the process of exploring our beautiful islands more by booking my first trip to the Big Island...but I haven't been scheduled it yet.

Bee, I'm so glad you enjoyed my links. It means a lot to me. I'm looking forward to getting my site together (shapeshakers.com) but time seems more and more precious these days! I LOVE the little Kokopele image you attached to your post! Cute!

Frogster, AUWIE!!!!! I hope you are okay after your fall. And best of luck on your meeting...everything will be okay. I too am being careful for WIW as tomorrow will be my FIRST FULL WEEK on program! No beef (per BOB I think) and no prepared foods. I mixed some egg salad with spinach salad for lunch (as "dressing") and it was pretty divine.

Oh I checked out your cheesecake recipe and it looks really good but I have not been brave enough to try it yet (I LOVE cheesecake) but I think I shall make it when my Auntie and cousin come over for dinner in a few weeks.

Your experience made me think about what happened with me after the marathon Dec 10. As a side point, I was stuffing down carb-y foods I would normally not eat in the days before the race, such as several boxes of cereal. Even though I felt it was appropriate (that was my carbo loading) my roomie was buzzkilling me about it pretty bad. Second, all the excitement and anxiety was suddenly gone after the race and I felt pretty deflated. Then the Holidays hit me like a Mack truck. I blamed my December Downfall entirely on the Christmas holidays but now I'm thinking that the "post-race" blues might have also been a factor. that's why I'm not sure if I'm going to run another marathon soon. I only trained up to 16 miles but those runs were killer. I think it's better for me to train moderately and consistently for now (3 to 5 miles a day) and participate in short races instead of focusing all my attention on one big race a year. But I certainly don't think it is the last marathon I will ever do!

Bunny Lover (Barb) I've been quite anxious about you and hope that you are doing well. Don't stay away!

Cathy, I hope the above suggestions help you in surfing this forum.

Fillise welcome back!

Margaret Glad cntrl+n is working for ya. I've been posting for a long time! (rubs sore fingers)

So Roomie, who is the admistrator of the forum I moderate, has been (jokingly) buzzkilling me about spending all my time posting here instead of at MY forum. ;) So in a small voice I said, "I like these people better now. ;) (To any Weight Workshop-ers who might be surfing here: SENSE OF HUMOR....ON!)

Today will make 8 full days of sticking to my rather strict program completely. I even got 7 1/4 hours of cardio in last week instead of six! (Wow.) On Sunday night I was supposed to have two upper body workouts in instead of just one. It was nearly midnight, and I thought, oh well, there's nothing I can do! But then I thought, I'm SO CLOSE to having a perfect week for the first time in, I don't know? My life? So I rolled my eyes at my inner nagging b**** and got up and did 40 push-ups right there next to my bed. So there! Upper body workout #2! ;)

Is this week easier? I have to say yes. Not that it's duck soup getting to the gym every day, but I feel much more confident, like I'm walking on solid ground instead of on a tightrope. Over the weekend when I was camping I was firm in my resolve. My friends respected my decision and when everybody else was having hamburgers I just mixed a little meat with veggies and had some of the special crackers and hummus I brought along. And fitting in my exercise was no problem once I made the determination that it was my first priority!

The reason I mention this is because a million times in the past, I told myself that I "CAN'T" stick to my "diet" because of my period or a party or _______ or ________. How many times have you done that too? Why is a vacation an automatic excuse to overeat? If it takes packing a whole suitcase of my own food I am determined to live this way of life forever.

I got brave and made ice cream again. I've been avoiding it for quite a while 'cause I haven't been able to control myself on even sugar-free ice cream. I made this batch with evaporated milk and extra egg yolks so it is VERY rich and to be used sparingly. Then I added pureed strawberries. What I did new was freeze it up in mini ice cube trays overnight and then put it in a ziplock bag. Because of the lack of sugar the ice cream gets really hard. I usually just throw it in the microwave and it's fine, but this way I figure I'll be a little better at PORTION CONTROL!

This WOE has really brought me back to reality as far as portion sizes. When I was skimping on carbs I would eat a 5 egg omelette for breakfast 'cause I was hungry. But it still wouldn't fill me up. This way, adding healthful carbs, I eat three eggs for breakfast (which I feel is reasonable). Also, snacking all day long really causes me to lose sight of my portions. There is only so much I can eat at one sitting.

Well way past time to get to work!

Love,

Chris

USER NAME - TigerLady

SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR USER NAME - I love to collect tigers of all kinds. Plus my Ebay name is southtexaslady, so combined the two!

REAL NAME - Judy

E-MAIL ADDRESS - jade1613@yahoo.com

AGE - Late 50's

BIRTHDATE - May 13th

WHERE YOU LIVE - Rio Grande Valley of South Texas!

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Yes, going on married for 40 yrs (child bride!)

KIDS - 2 Grown Sons, 4 grandkids

PETS - Not any more, but love dogs, especially poodles. Can't keep tigers!

OCCUPATION - Retired. In the winter months I "teach" beginners PC classes to Seniors. All free (volunteer my time to teach and help those who need it.)
BUT: To show their "appreciation", I am always getting lots of homemade desserts and invites out to dinner.
Both of which are my major downfalls when it comes to "dieting".

DATE YOU STARTED SB - 4/2/2001

STARTING WEIGHT - 181

WEIGHT WHEN JOINING THIS BOARD - 181

GOAL WEIGHT - 135

HEIGHT - 5.0 or 5.1 Dr. can't decide! :-)

FAV. EXERCISE - None, that is my PROBLEM!

FAV. NO-NO FOODS - Chocolate X3! Ice Cream

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SUGAR BUSTERS? - Thought about Dr. Adkins, but it was too restrictive. So decided to give Sugar Busters a try.

ANYTHING ELSE? - I am also a Weight Watchers Member.
Was (past tense) a lifetime member, trying to get there again and STAY there!

PICTURE LINKS Soon!



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Well, we had the meeting and while it wasn't as bad as it could have been, it was still bad. I guess the worst of it for me was that 2 people felt the need to be very condescending to yours truly :mad: because I asked for clarification on things that I misunderstood. I always feel so bad about myself when things like that happen, but I know that is a flaw in their character and not mine. I don't want to be apart of something that is nasty.

Thanks to everyone for their supportive comments!!!

I will be resigning from the board as co-chair. It isn't worth the continued turmoil in my life. I have a hunch that there are changes in the state government that will cause this agency to have a shift in their services and within 10-12 months the "meanies" will no longer have any say-so. If that is the case, then I will rejoin the advisory board. Meanwhile there are plenty of other agencies that would be thrilled to have me on their boards' and that is where I will focus my energies.

I am not going to try to say hello to everyone tonight. Too tired from watching Duke beat Arizona :D and need to go do the dinner dishes.

My Tuesday tip: This one is especially important for women!! When buying exercise shoes (or any shoe for that matter), buy them slightly longer and wider then your bigger foot. Also, avoid pointed shoes :nono: . You'll save yourself needless foot pain. You should have enough room that you can wiggle you toes; be able to play the piano with them.

I was seen by a physical therapist in 1997 for assistance with my feet due to minor foot pain. He told me what type of foot I had (normal arch, overpronator (low or no arch) or underpronator (too high of an arch)), what type of shoes I should avoid and what type I should concentrate on, how to avoid having foot problems become knee, hip and back problems, etc. The single most important thing I learned was the right type of shoes I should wear for my foot type. Result: No more wasted money on shoes (that alone is worth the cost of the session), and no more foot pain.

See you all tomorrow for WIW!

Peace,
Frog

Welcome to all the newbies. Sounds like you are all psyched up to start this WOE. Love it when you ask questions 'cause I also learn alot! Keep posting when you can and reading when you can't post!

The lasagna turned out great. I will post the recipe when I finish this. Hoping for a good WIW for everyone tomorrow.

Quilter - feel better quick. Just make sure you don't go back to work before you are better!

Well, I have to get an agenda ready for a meeting tomorrow evening. This has been such a busy week. Was panicking that the woman who was going to take our Fluffy while we were on vacation had backed out when she didn't return calls. She finally called tonight, so that's a load off my mind. Still too many things to get done!

Catch ya later -

Karen

EVENING EVERYBUDDY :D

I have to make this quick..., but I wanted to address the PB....I find this ironic because i brought home a peanut butter recipe TODAY!!!

2cups dry-roasted peanuts
1 tbs peanut oil

Place ingredients in blender. With lid secured, blend until mixture becomes paste like or spreadable (3-4 min)
If necessary, stop the machine and use a rubber spatula and scrape mixture from the sides of the container and back into contact with the blades. Continue blending until desired consistency is reached.
NOTE For chunky-style peanut butter, stir in 1/2 cup chopped, roasted peanuts after blending is completed.

OR
SPICY PEANUT SAUCE

1/4 c finely minced onion
1 tbs peanut oil
1/3 c chicken broth
1/4 c peanut butter
1 tbs soy sauce
1 tsp lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
Saute onion in oil until limp but not brown. stir in remaining sauce ingredients and blend well. Mixture may be prepared several hours ahead. Store covered in refrigerator up to 2 days. Bring to room temp to serve.

Use this as a dressing for grilled chicken salad or simply pour over your gilled chicken (w/o lettuce)

WHAT DID I HAVE FOR DINNER????? CHICKEN!!!!

DEB Send him on...We'll rock back an have some espresso....POOR ELI.... :(

In honor of FROG checking the strength of her back deck, and QUILTER being sick, I'm sending Nurse Ratchet to take care of you!

Have a good one :D

BOB

DEB I found the solution to the dookie backup...

BOB

ORANGE---Nurse Ratchett looks kind of scarey. I think I'll pass on her bedside attendance. Also, doesn't she know that wearing pockets on the front of her dress only accentuates the size of her lower region???? LOL Thanks for the giggles and the peanut butter recipes. I went downstairs to get a jar and they have mysteriously VANISHED. Either Maddie has learned how to open a jar or "somebody" is bogarting them at work in his office!!!! Boy was I ticked. All set for some pb on celery and not gonna happen tonight!!!
Kim

DEB - In light of some of the recent chat and BB topics, I think it would be interesting to poll for grannie panties (no disrespect to our way cool ganmothers) or dental floss? Or most creative name for "making faces :lol: or packing dookie, or "dropping the kids off at the pool!" I think that our openess about our lingerie preferences and bathroom habits provide me with plenty of comic relief!

Night All!

Frog

Evening everyone!

Kim: Sorry to hear that you are not feeling well. I hope that you are better soon.

Didja: Glad to see you back. We missed you. Don't beat yourself up about being off program, just get back on and come here to read everyone's post to get back your motivation. It sure helps me.

Debbie: Congratulations on your walk. You must have been floating on air to go so fast. I looked for the agave nectar at one hfs here and they didn't have it. They also didn't have the chocolate bars (only 55%). They said they used to have the 70% but they were not that popular and so they took them off their order.

Glory: Sounds like your husband is very proud of you. That's great. I know what you mean about having arthritis in your knees. I don't have it in both but I have it in one from an old injury and surgury. It was hurting like the dickens today. I also have tendonitis for the same reason in my right ankle. Some days are slower than others when I go for a walk, but it seems to loosen up my joints after I get going.

SolShine: I am still a newbie at this woe, but it sounds to me like you are getting the hang of it. I would just be careful if you have processed meats (like luncheon meats) they may have hidden sugars. Your menu sounds pretty good to me. Deb or one of the others would know more though. It makes everything so much easier when your other half supports you and it sounds like your husband does just fine in that department.

Viv: I hope the results for your dad were good. He and your family have been in my prayers. Glad to have you back on the board.

StarChaser: I don't blame you for doing the Happy Dance for an hour. 15 pounds in one month is an awsome accomplishment. You go girl!

CathyCathy: It sounds like you are so motivated. You just keep it up and you'll do great. I tried to find ww tortillas today. I found some at the local hfs but they were so expensive and only six in a pack. They were also frozen with ice crystals all over them. I figured they would not be very good anyway. I think I'll try to find a recipie and try to make some.

MsLiz: Fluid retention is something I can relate to. If I eat much sodium at all I can gain anywhere from 1-9 pounds overnight. I have been trying not to add extra salt to my food or eating salty things too often. Just keep on trying and you'll succeed in what you want to do.

Fillise: Welcome back from you vacation and congratulations on your 4 pound loss.

Margaret: I really liked your tip for the day. Those rotisserie chickens are really good.

Chris: Thanks for the ideas you gave regarding settings for our computers.

TigerLady: Welcome! You won't regret coming here. You will receive lots of support.

Frog: I hope you feel better after your fall and after your meeting today.

Karen: Glad the lasagna turned out great. I look forward to trying it. I LOVE LASAGNA!!!

Well, until tomorrow. Hope everyone has a great WIW.

Cheri
287/273/145

Good Evening everybody....

I haven't posted in a couple of days, I am so tired I think I may fall asleep post here. I have worked more hours in the last two days than I have been home.
And what makes me more mad is coming home late and then trying to eat supper and then I have no time or energy to walk. But tomorrow I will get out early and plan to walk....probably right after my nap.

I still am not good at posting to all individually, but I have to comment to those of in up in Massachusetts. You are making me home sick. I moved from Methuen 12 years ago to Florida. I don't miss the snow but I love the library in Andover, one of the best I have seen.
I hope that you get used to getting around up there.

Well, I hope all has a great WIW and a good day too.
Laurie
Port Charlotte, Fl
365/298/170

My tip for Tues would be portion control! Ecspecially with added fats-butter, dressing, mayo ect...when you look at serving size and sugar grms those suckers add up fast!! Also becareful with cutting out fats all together-that hinders weight loss too by the way the Fat free stuff has more sugar in it then the Light or "normal" stuff! Thought of that on my way home from work!

Now for the hard part:

Quilter-A.K.A John Edwards-yes i love him! Thanks for the words of wisdom!! you are right and so is everyone else who is on my butt. I know what i have to do i just gotta get to doing it and finishing it and living my life eating this way!!! It works and i know i will keep off the weight if i stick with this. After all I have been maintaing for a few months! :lol: Hope ya feel better!

Frog-Hope your o.k today from your fall. I love your images too! You are sooooo creative. Hope you better with all that work stuff too. :D I sent your motivational quote to my best bud! thanks

didjaever-welcome back-don't be embarrased your human! :D

MargaretA-What a great tip!! Thanks for the motivation too!! I think this board is the best!

Karen- whens the vacation?? Hope ya have fun!! You sound like your doing awsome with this WOE keep it up!!!

BOB-all i can say is HA!!! those images are to funny!! thanks for keeping it real here!!! :lol:

lamap-I am from Mass i guess we always want what we can't get! LOL i hate this snow!! do you remember it??? LOL Its funny how where i am we have about 3 ft on the ground. We went to Worcester today and my daughter (5yrs) said "hey wheres the snow"? their ground was bare! I do like the four seasons but this one is lingering!!! Keep up the great work!!!

Gotta go to bed! Tomorrow is my sleep late day-hubbys home -its my walk outside day too woooo hooo :D don't know if i will make it to a scale but i feel the same. I may have to wait till Fri. to weigh this thing i call a body! Tomorrow i am going to develop my roll of film DEB how hard is it to post a pic? If anyone wants to see me! LOL maybe i will post one of my daughter in the white stuff so you all can see what i am whining about! LOL Thanks again for your motivation everyone!!

Rhonda
201.2/143 (?)/135 -sometime in this lifetime! :lol:

Frogster, I'm ALL FOR the panties poll idea! I have a lot of opinions there!

A quickie. I'm so freaking amazed that I have so much energy NATURALLY....without those caffeine/ephedra pills I used to be addicted to (It was h*ll coming off of those). However I seem to be having trouble concentrating at work. I think I've figured it out though...more of a mental/emotional reason than a physical one. So anyway. I went to the gym for TWO HOURS at lunchtime accidentally. I put in a whole hour of rather intense cardio and that's how long it took to get dressed and stuff. This was after doing upper body weights there first thing this morning. So I stay a bit late to finish up and stuff and get home at 7. Immediately clean out the refrigerator (fast job) and cook up ALL the meat that I had in there, 'cause I don't want it to spoil....chicken, steak AND hamburger. Made some tuna salad too. So I have all the meat I need for the rest of the week ready to grab and go! Then I got to scrubbing the kitchen and accidently cleaned the stove too. All of this before dinner. When I finally finished I was too amped to eat but was really hungry so I put together a very small sandwich with whole wheat bread I made myself, tuna/egg salad, spinach and a bit of tomato. Big glass of water for a chaser. then, remember how I said I put my ice cream I made into mini ice cube trays to freeze? Well, I had two of those on a plate, about ONE OUNCE, and savored them for dessert as I finally sat down to relax for a moment. The whole point of this rambling is that I can't believe that I ate so little and was filled up! I didn't think it was humanly possible. I used to eat so much it's amazing that I could fit it (oh. there we go! A Tuesday Tip squeezed in under the door at the last minute: the human stomach when empty, is the size of a closed fist. Remember that next time you are eating!) Well I am rather rambling so I will catch up with ya'll tomorrow evening (gotta stop posting at work...distracting!)

Love,

Chris

Also wanted to say I'm a bit nervous about Weigh in Wednesday. I think it's a great idea and certainly better than compulsively weighing myself twice a day or being in denial and never weighing at all! which are my two extremes. definitely the idea provided motivation for my killer workouts today! Still....why does the scale hold SUCH power over us? Hmmm.

I'm down two pounds from last Wednesday. That third pound that left yesterday came back sometime (unbeknownst to me!!!) before 6 a.m. That's okay. Knew that one was just because of the "clean out". This puts me at a total of 13 pounds since January 2. No speed record, but I'm not going to diminish the importance of every single pound that goes bye-bye! Besides . . . I feel like I just "fooled around" with the program through most of February and part of March. My success on the program is definitely up to me. I must remain focused and give my 100% effort every day.

Good luck to the rest of you. Have a WONDERFUL day!!!!

Kim
185/172/139

Good Morning Everybody
I am telling you -- things are really beginning to get busy.
Yesterday spent the day with bride to be making all the table decorations. We bought vses - on sale for .50 cents - colored sea jewels(rocks) and spring silk flowers.Put the flowers in - then rocks - they look very pretty. Took us quite a while as we ran out of rocks and went to WalMart to buy more - one to be had. So we went rock hunting -- finally found them.
The last night my former principal from Illinois called and he is in town with several teachers we had taught with. Going to Orlando tonight to pick him up and bring him to Port Orange and then out to dinner.
Justin's boss is arriving to day so they can write song for the wedding and work on this album. Then my niece from Jacksonville called and asked to stay here. Out went the Barb's Bed and Breakfast sign.
Today take year old boxer to vet to see if she is pregnant -- god I hope not.
Then clean the house and run more errands.
My weight is fine - just holding at 183. That is a good thing.
Then friend of mine had 2 big bskets of silk roses that we were going to use at the wedding in the garden. Called last night and said she could ot get the flowers back from son as his best friend is getting married and he promised that he could use the flowers.
Will not tell Lori - she is stressing enough and with her panic atacks this would not help. So called the florist (girl who does this out of her house as a sideline) and told her we needed more flowers. That is going to run us $100. It seems like every time I turn around it is a $100. We toldher we would be doing this - picking little bills here and there. Well it seems like they are here instead of there.
Then the lady who made bridesmaid dresses has not finished them yet. GEEZ!! Just hemming. If i knew how to sew I would have done it. Staples and electrician tape always worked for me before when they were litt.e
Going to get dressed and start the day. It is raining - which was not forecasted - ohwell.
Keep up the good work.
Take Care
HEY BOB - doing anything Saturday? The person who was going to video tape has to go out of town. Next person I asked had to have carpal tunnel surgery and it wsnt done right so can not use her right hand. The pay isnt very good but you wuld have **** of a good time.
Later everybody
Barb
225/183/165 (18 more to go)

KEEP THAT ENEMA BAG AWAY FROM ME!!!! BOB, I don't know where you find those images, but they are definitely the funniest ones on this board.
That peanut sauce recipe is definitely going in my recipe box...I love Thai food and this sounds like it will fit right in.

FROG: Well, I just spent too much money at Victoria's Secret, and it wasn't for granny panties. For some reason I bought tiger-striped bra and panties....Geaux LSU!

CHERIE: I agree, you should probably try making your own WW tortillas. When I lived in south Texas, lots of people did that. I never tried, but it shouldn't be that hard.

LAURIE: Try to get some rest...long hours with this time change are not a good thing!

RHONDA: Portion control is my downfall, you are absolutely right. Give me a plate of pasta and I'm really happy...hey, it's WW, can't hurt you right? *wink*

SPARKLE: I wondered about those caffeine- ephedra pills. A co-worker takes those and doesn't eat all day until dinner time. And she is talking about having her stomach stapled this summer. The saddest part is, she is only about 50 pounds overweight. I doubt the drs. would do the surgery, but how she goes all day without eating is a puzzle.

I have to wait until I go to school to weigh myself, because I like the balance scale in the teacher's lounge. So I will post it this afternoon. Our internet server has been down since some kids tried to override the porn filter, so I can't post from school. Pesky kids!! Good WIW, all.

OK...I still haven't got the hang of using this board through AOL...we finally got our Qwest service going again, so probably will be going back to that...or maybe it's just the new format? I can't see all the other posts when I reply.

RHROO: We will definitely have to get together. Which mall are you going to? Nashua? We went there last weekend, just for a look-see. We are about 5 miles from the Rockingham (I think that's the name) mall. Our snow here is almost gone as well. I've figured out 93 and 495, pretty much. Have been shopping at MB in Tewksbury. The one downtown Andover is probably closer, but not as much selection. Haven't found the Trader Joes yet...
Someone mentioned the library here in Andover, and yes, I do like it. As homeschoolers, we usually search out the library almost as soon as we find a grocery store!

DEB: Not sure what AVATAR is...a button to click for images? Haven't seen one like that. :?: I'm kinda a ding-dong sometimes...bare with me. :o

VR: If ya'll would consider moving to MESA, ARIZONA, do I have a house for you!! We have a beautiful house in Mesa that has been on the market for some time now. Great house, great neighbors, a POOL. Great shopping within minutes. What more could you ask for? Seriously though, Sedona is GORGEOUS. As far as settling down in AZ, though, if we ever go back permantly (and our house has sold :) we would want to live in Payson. It's just beautiful...foresty and mountainy. You'd think Smokey the Bear was about to emerge from the woods at any time! :smoking: :nono:

QUILTER: About those boxes...since we are only here temporarily, we didn't have to bring everything, so I gutted up and tackled those boxes as soon as they got here! I was real proud of myself, too! Got those puppies OUTAHERE!

SPARKLE: Ooooh, Hawaii...gotta say, you have my vote for most beautiful place to live. I was fortunate enough to spend 3 weeks there when I was teaching. Took a graduate course with a group called Traveling Texas Teachers. Got grad school credit while enjoying paradise! What could be better?? Oh, well, living there, I guess!

TIGER: Hey! :wave: I'm a home-grown Texas girl myself! I'm originally from Stockdale, and spent the 10 years teaching in Victoria. Where 'bouts are you located in the valley? Can't get any better grapefruit than good ol' Ruby Reds! If it's not from the Rio Grande Valley, grapefruit does NOT pass my lips! I'm currently in Massachusetts for the next few months, and then will go back to New Mexico for the next 2 years. Keep trying to get my husband to get transferred to Texas, cuz you can take the gal out of Texas, but you can't take Texas out of the gal !

OK... Looks like I've got to go. My 2 year old just woke up. This time change has thrown us all for quite a loop!
Wish us luck, she's potty training! And doing very well, I might add. Just wish she'd POOP in the POTTY, as well!
OH, I will be reporting my weigh-ins on Saturdays...I've actually gotten away from the weighing dragon! Our scales haven't worked right since we moved, and so I just jump on the scales in the gym, and have convinced myself to only do that on Saturdays, as that's the only day we go early enough that I can weigh on an empty stomach!

Good luck on your weigh-ins !! I'm rooting for ya'll!
Sara

No weight change for me :cry: Oh well!

I need to catch up a bit, seems I only get to read all the wonderful posts about every other day. Thank you to everyone who gave me ideas for my upcoming surgery, i will be making soup and lentils this weekend and freezing them, so I can just thaw and nuke (microwave).

Bummed about the lack of weight loss, but I certainly can see that my body is changing. Some of my new clothes are losening up. I actually bought 2 pair of size 10 jean shorts, after washing they don't fit as well as I thought they did in the store, but I can sit down in them! Something to shrink into, I guess.

I've kept up on my workouts, today only abs, but it's only 5:59 in the morning, I'll do the rest tonight.

A few quick replies and I'm off line to get the kids going for the day.

Sparklescamp: You did well with your Mom. Major accomplishment.

StarChaser: Congratulations on the 15lb loss! WOW!

The Quilter: Maybe you and I will break the next 0 together. Then we can do a buddy style happy dance! Congratulations on another lost lb.

BuunyLover: You have brought your frustrations to the right venue. These women are incredible and can help you out. Keep your faith and believe that you can achieve better health by eating in a sf lifestyle, the weight loss will come.

Lisa_A_A, SolShine - Welcome

RodeoMom: Congratulations to your daughter on her Rodeo success. I need to go the Rodeo again, it's been years and I would like to see women competing, as I don't think I ever have before.

BigOrangeBabe: My thoughts, inspirations, and prayers are with you to help you keep strong and smoke free! It will be 4 years for me in June. Sometimes I still battle the temptation, but the desire to actually smoke is gone.

Melf: Don't give up on me yet, I posted a message on the SweetSense board about glucosamine. (Sweettalk just erased all their old stuff, so the information I wanted to share with you is gone.) The only response so far is that glucosamine does not affect weight loss. I'll find more, I promise.

Cheri45: The abslider tightens, but don't expect to see results overnight. I see it mostly as a way to help keep my tummy tucked in all the time. I don't find I have to "suck it in" as much.

Ok, it's time to get the kids going! Have a wonderful Wednesday.

Lara

176/162/150

At work so I gotta be brief. I'm down to 158 1/2 !!!! That means I lost 3 1/2 this week? WAHOOOOOO!

Will post a longer one later!

New #'s
190/158.5/130
(31.5 down, 28.5 to go!)
Unleash your feet

Peace,
Frog

I can't wait to spend a fortune on lingerie at Victoria's Secret!! I used to LOVE shopping there! Are french cut panties considered semi-granny panties?

Hubby pointed out last night that the Vanilla Silk Wave soy milk we've been buying has cane sugar in it. We're going to look at the plain version to see if it's got less sugar. Does anyone use protein shakes or powder to help get enough protein? Do they help?

I'm kinda upset that the scale doesn't show any changes at home. My clothes don't really seem to be fitting better either....I go to the Dr. on Friday to find out if I do have PCOS - maybe their scale will show a change from last month when she told me to start doing SB.

Quilter - I hope you're feeling better!! I can't believe you're going to try to exercise. You have my respect! I remember in college really missing it when I worked out almost every day. I'm trying to get back to that point.

Star Chaser - Congrats on your walking distance! I started at .5 miles and have worked up to 2 miles in about 30 minutes. We gotta start somewhere, don't we? <grin>

CathyCathy - I weighed 207.5 when I started SB about 3 weeks ago. Two weeks ago I weighed in at the Dr. office and had lost 7 lbs., but my scale at home doesn't. I'm 5' 5" and would like to weigh 150. I was a size 10 and felt good about myself when I was at that weight - I haven't been lower than that since I was 13 - so I'm not going to go for the 135 the weight/height charts recommend. I'm trying to be realistic about this. I'm really hoping this works, too! If it doesn't it won't be because I didn't do my best! -- Maybe setting your options to show only new posts will help with the download time?

Debbie - Thank you! I live in Casselberry and work in Maitland. It's about a 20 minute commute - not too bad. I've been trying to drink about 100 oz of water a day - some days are really good - some days I hardly drink any at all. I'll try to be better at that. I don't think I eat a lot of carbs - legal or otherwise, but I'm going to try to monitor that and see what I'm actually eating. Cypriana's is probably the restaurant you're talking about - It's AWESOME food!! Family owned and very nice. There's another new one on Hwy 434 - Mykonos - they have a spinach stuffed chicken that is to die for! I look forward to having some faces to go with names. I've got a couple of pictures of me as soon as I can figure out how to post them I will. Even better - real live meetings!!

MsLiz - Way to go! Love that quote, too.

FrogLover - You're right. Life's too short to waste our time where we are always stressed or under-appreciated. I changed jobs once because I went home crying every night. Now I'm in a job where, even on a bad day, it's better than a good day at that job!

Barbee - Funny how that happens with weddings. Sorry you're having so much experience with Murphy's Law. I hope everything settles down for you! You're in Port Orange? That's not too far from me and GatorGal.

Big Orange - You're soo funny! I love that picture of you that Debbie posted. Thank you for keeping us from getting too serious!

Thanks for all the help, y'all! Have a great day!!

:wave:

Hi Guys....
You're all terrific.Have I mentioned that? Thanks for the continued support, and now to add to the heap...

My mom is now in the hospital in Texas. She had been having some breathing/weakness issues and checked herself in for testing. Sigh. I am numb to all of this now. She is much easier to deal with than my Dad (she was widowed two years ago, her DH was incredible, struck down in 2 months by leukemia) and has really gotten a great life for herself in TX. So here I am with two parents sick and far away. Pity party, huh....:(

To top it all off, DH is now trying to guilt me into going to his family for Passover. Please, they were our third invitation AND I simply cannot deal with 5 hours in the car and with them at this time. I cannot believe he is pulling this on me.

Anyway, back to researching assisted living homes (oh, and working...). I did get on the scale this am and now am only up 1, altho I do feel bloated still.....

Hugs to all ((())) and I will be back to full posting soon, I hope and promise!

Viv
Simsbury, CT
146/135/136/128

Good Wed. morning to all. Tried to get on the board last night, but computer crashed and just said "To heck with it." This computer is rather slow (it's 5 years old) and I'm on a telephone line rather than DSL, so it is often clunky. They've just come out with a new operating system for the brand I like. It looks fabulous, so I'll probably get a new 'puter the first of next year. Probably will get DSL then, too.

Let's see if I can remember all the stuff I want to respond to. There have been some pretty funny posts.
BIG Orange--the attachments are very funny. I agree--no enema for me. Just gotta eat that roughage girls!!

Debelli--Have you actually found SGWW matzos? The brisket, roasted lamb, chicken, eggs, horseradish, parsley, cherosis (sp?) (the mortar!), and even the wine are OK. But that Manishevitz (sp?) wine tasted awfully sweet if I remember right! They don't add sugar to it, do they? I love matzoh, esp. with peanut butter, but I've never looked for SGWW matzoh.

Made contact with Sol Shine. She works 5 minutes from my house. Will probably go visit her at her office. I work out about 2 minutes from her office. All you SEC fans out there, she is an MSU fan. SOooo, our numbers increase!

I have been drinking about 100 oz. H2O a day. I have a 25 oz. bottle that I try to fill up and drink 4X a day. Some days I do really well. Others, wel-l-ll, I get preoccupied. I do notice that when I drink more on a regular basis it is easier to stay "thirsty."
Also, finally decided to just walk on the treadmill where I work out. It is a lot easier on my legs and I can adjust the speed to keep it pretty fast. Also, my shoulder is still bothering me. I think it is a chronic condition. A muscle in the back, the scapula levitator, just knots up at various times. Certain movements cause it to knot up. It all started about a year ago when I was walking 4 miles a day. Gradually, the pain increased and became a regular part of my life. :( I find that if I walk on the treadmill, I can prop that arm up on the machine and not swing it and have little problem with that muscle knot.

Debelli, I figured out that you were "walking" 12.77 min. miles. Or, every mile took you about 12 minutes and 46 seconds. Thats amazing. Almost running in my book.

I tried to go back to review the board so I could reply to more posts, but it took me to the first page instead of the last post first. So forget it!!

I'm 2 days late, but here is a motivational thought:
"Our limitations and success will be based, most often, on
your own expectations for ourselves. What the mind dwells
upon, the body acts upon." -- Denis Waitley

I'll try later to get on the board and maybe reply to more posts. Have a great day.

Hey SB gang! Thanks for all the great info!!

Thanks for the homemade peanut butter recipe (can't remember right now who gave it ) but it sounds great and I will try it!

SPARKLE: thanks for all the info on the computer settings. I will definitely give some of that a try and surely it will help! Thanks!

TigerLady: You look like such a sweetie! Look like somebody I would love to sit and have a cup of coffee with! I think that is Awesome that you teach beginner PC classes. I know when my mom finally broke down and got a computer she sure could have used a friendly face to show her a few things. She was overwhelmed by it all but now she is a computer whiz! Her friends call her for help now!

Solshine: So you have lost weight!!!! 7 lbs by the Dr scales! Definitely go by the Dr scales they are always more accurate - honestly if I was weighing in at the Dr office every week then I would throw away my home scales. I get on those stupid things every morning! but I am doing my best to stay off of them for this whole week so that I can be "pleasantly" surprised after my first week on SB! I am only 5' 3 1/2" and the best I can even pray for is to get down to 150, so I think that is a great goal for you - I just think these weight and height charts are not realistic goals for us "normal" people! hehe

Today is my 3rd day on SB and I feel great! I am following the plan to the letter.

I did come across a few things in my book last night that I was not aware of like "More than one slice of whole grain bread a day can inhibit weight loss for some" and "the over-consumption of moderate glycemic carbs, such as whole grain pasta, brown rice, sweet potatoes and whole grain breads, can cause weight loss to stop or slow down."

Also as to fruit juices this was a surprise to me "We believe that fruit juice, even unsweetened, should be avoided for weight reduction or for blood sugar level maintenance" YIKES I'm staying away from the fruit juices then!

Also that "natural whole fruit preserves with no sugar added should be eaten the same way as fresh fruit" - I DID NOT KNOW THAT!!! I thought I could have some All Fruit any time like on Triscuits or wheat bread for a snack. Yikes!

Since you are suppose to eat your fruit 30 minutes before eating - I had an apple in the car on the way to work and now (2 hours later) I am having some oatmeal with splenda on it. I tried the SF syrup with it first and it was ok but I think I really like it better with just the Splenda and a little cinnamon on top.

RodeoMom - I know you go to the dr office today at noon to weigh in - I can't wait for a report!!!!!!! Hope it goes great!!!!

Thanks again for all the great info!

Have a great SF day!

cathy :)

Good Wednesday Morning All!:wave:

Just got in from my morning walk. I honestly didn't want to go, got up late again and just wasn't in the mood, but I went my usual 4.5 miles and once I was out there, I was glad I went.

Today is WEIGH IN WEDNESDAY I'm up a 1/2lb from last week, but I'm not fretting. It's def. water weight, I drank more than I put out yesterday for sure, and I know it's NOT from anything I've eaten. I know it's going to get harder for me as I'm getting closer to goal, so patience is definitely needed moreso now that ever! I hope the scales are kinder to the rest of you today. If you'd like to post your WIW results on the WEIGHT LOSS TOTAL BOARD just click on the link below:

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=3789

SPARKLE, I know what you mean about feeding your niece. Knowing what you know now, it's hard to stand by and not say something. It's like that with my daughter, I guess like me, she'll have to learn these things on her own and the hard way. You just wish others didn't have to go through what you have been through and know from experience, but I guess all of life is a lesson and some people just have to experience these things on their own. Thanks for the nice compliment about our board-I can't imagine with all you do and all you post, how you are able to find time to post on other boards is beyond me-I think you should rename yourself SUPERGAL! Just reading your posts tire me out-you do so much!!!

TIGERLADY, WELCOME TO THE BOARD Glad to have you join us. Sorta glad your BIO went on here, even though I know you are going to move it over to the BIO BOARD, it at least gave everyone the opportunity to meet you face-to-face so to speak. Please, don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have, we're all eager to help out in any way we can!!!

FROG, CONGRATS! 3.5lbs this week is awesome-you'll have to be updating those pictures soon-we won't recognize you! Glad to hear things weren't as bad as you suspected they'd be, and if you resign, it's their loss, I am sure. Someone else will snatch you up! Thanks for the Tuesday Tip, I just bought another pair of sneakers that I have to get use to-hoping they are easier to break in than my others. I like boys shoes, they definitely give me width for my toes to play the piano, but the ones I just bought are women's, so I guess this will be a change to see how well I like them! I do waste a lot of money on sneakers, wish someone would tell me what I really need, and then help me find them in BLACK!!! You sure are right, we do have some interesting discussions on our board-can def. get some interesting polling questions from them!

BIGO, you don't need to add that oil into the PB, trust me-just added fat that's not needed and adds no benefits to the PB. That peanut sauce recipe looks good-may have to try that one day! POOR ELI?????? What about POOR DEBBIE?? I can see where the loyalties lie, the one with the coffee!!!!!! I have to agree with Margaret, you definitely have the best gifs-I should have you find some I need for the board-that, or share your best site with me, pretty please!:^: I loved the gif for the dookie backup-and nurse Ratchett-you are a hoot girl!!!

QUILTER, peanuts disappearing downstairs, I smell a BIG RAT!!!!! We'll ship Eli & Paul to a deserted island if they don't watch themselves!!! Congrats on the 2lbs for the week, you're doing great! Your quote My success on the program is definitely up to me. I must remain focused and give my 100% effort every day is so true!!!!!!

CHERI, it's not easy to find the agave nectar. It's still something many people just don't know about. You can find it on the web, sites are listed on the FOOD INFO. BOARD, I should find out what the shipping costs would be for a case, one place has it at a nice price at the case price. If only we could find FREE SHIPPING from one of the companies that carrie it. The chocolate should be easier to find, def. sites on the web have them, and at good prices if you can't find them locally.

IAMAP, hope things settle down for you soon, before you burn out!

RHROO, hope you got to sleep in late and get in your walk today. It's not hard to post a picture, you can do it right from the site, like you do the little pictures at the bottom-as long as it's small enough. If not, e-mail it to me as an attachment and I'll get it loaded up for you:) I can tell you easily how to do it if you were on AOL, but otherwise, I'm totally stumped!

BARB, I'm sure everything will turn out wonderfully and Lori & Joe will have a beautiful wedding, you'll look like the stunning Mother of the Bride, and all will go well. I'll be with you all in thoughts!! Keep your head above water, all will be just fine!:)

MARGARET, I totally agree with you, BIGO definitely has the best images!! Hope your WI results are good. I can't imagine weighing in anywhere else but home, have to do it in the buff-don't recommend that at school!!:lol:

SAS, it does take some getting use to on the new board. When the board gets long, it doesn't let you see the old posts, unless you click at the bottom where it says something to the effect, this post is long, to view it...For the avatar, click on PROFILE, then go to EDIT OPTIONS and at the bottom, you will see AVATAR, click on that and it will show you some options there. Good luck on the Saturday WI!!!! Let us know how you do!

LDBLOND, hey, at least you aren't up, like me!! Don't worry about the scale, those clothes tell the better picture!

SOL, you are best getting your protein naturally, if possible. If not, just look at those shake ingredients really well. I found a soy milk that seemed to be low in sugars, I think it was SOY SILK, but have to look for my info to be sure. Be patient with what the scale says, I've had weeks where I didn't lose a thing, would go up and down like a yo-yo which is very frustrating considering I don't cheat and I do exercise-it happens, just be patient, it's one of the keys to your success. I'm like you with the water, some days I can drink 3 liters, others, not even 3 ounces-it's weird! I only drink water and tea, sometimes a glass of milk, but that doesn't count. I cut out all soda and Crystal Light last June, so really it's basically water. I never heard of that rest., so that will be one to remember-the other one either-the one we saw has a buffet, I think it's called ALI BABA, but not sure. If you can e-mail me your pic as an attachment I can get it up for you, otherwise, like the gifs everyone attaches to their messages, you can try if it's small enough to post it that way.

VIV, sorry to hear about your Mom, another thing on your mind now. Try not to get too stressed over it all, just wait to see what happens and what the Dr.s say-I'm sure everything will be okay. Any news about Dad?? That pound will drop off soon, so don't add that to your worries!!

GATOR, the matzah doesn't say SG, but it is WW, so for the holidays it's fine-I am taking my own matzah up to the Passover dinner-I don't drink wine, so that's not an issue, but I do like sweet wine, love that cheap stuff! I won't waiver from my WOE even for the holidays, not that I care so much about the Passover foods that will be served that aren't SB legal. Thanks for pointing out my timing, I hadn't figured that out-boy, it makes me feel even better seeing that! Hope you an SOL have a nice visit when you meet.

CATHY, glad to hear you are doing well on your 3rd day. Glad to hear you are seeing some interesting points from the book, it's always good to re-read it from time to time. I don't do juices at all because of what it says. Try to get Michael Montigancs book at the library, some interesting info in there as well. Continued success!!!

Well gals, it's time for me to hit the showers, Lauren says I'm a stinking!:eek:

Will check in with you all later!!

Toodles!

Debbie
194/132/129
Miami, FL

Hello Ladies:)

Must be quick today as hubby is home ill,:( Poor Baby. He's not a good sick person. But then what man is. I just wanted to pop in to say I lost the 2lbs I've gained so I'm on my way. Woo Hoo. this is a thrill for me.

Quilter: the story about Snuggle bug Is a long one so I'll make it short several months ago she was out on a leash and she had a choke chain on :nono: (never again) then I had to be gone for a short period of time. anyway she wrapped herself around a tree and choked the oxygen off to the brain and had a stroke, she was only about 6 months at the time. we had to reteach her everything how to eat how to stand how to walk she come back full course except still doesn't know alot of the comands we use like down and out that kinda thing. She's a sweet dog and we love her. We have a pen to put her in it's just that day the big dogs next door were in there and there to big for her at that time. now she holds her own. She's never been on a leash sence and never will be. I learned my lesson. Well so much for a short story :o

Cheri : Walking is a very difficult thing for me I was told at the age of 19 that by 21 I would be in a wheel chair, well i'm 52 and no chair yet. I have degenerate arthiritus and a very fast forming one. There is no cartlidge left in my knees so it's just bone rubbing against bone. Man it hurts when I walk. I now have 10 lbs to do before the Doc will agree to do the knee surgery I need. That;s what got me startedon the weight loss in the first point. I had to lose 98lbs to have this surgery.. and i'm so close. :)

Deb: Your right I should have let hubby go on bragging about me. It's just that I was so shocked that I had to speek up.

To all you ladies that pointed out what a great hubby I have, Well what can I say YOUR RIGHT!!:love: he's a sweetie and a real keeper. He is alway doing something that surprises me.

Well I really must get off and take care of him he is ready for some breakfast.

You all have a good Day Love ya Glory :wave:

Hi everyone :)

No loss again this week, just maintaining as usual.

It's a beautiful sunny day to-day, still rather cool but warming up a little. It's 44F this morning, going up to 54F this afternoon. Went for my first real walk to-day. Walked for about 30 minutes. No idea of distance, I will get to that later. I figured if I can do a walking excercise for 30 minutes I can manage a real walk for the same time.

I've been trying to catch up on the posts. When you don't post for a day there is so much catching up to do. I was busy at work yesterday and didn't even have time to lurk and read the posts while I was there.

Deb - Congrats on the walk you had yesterday. You're breaking all your records I see. I can't tell you what the exchange rate is at this time. If I find out I will let you know. If Eli is coming in May the weather should be fine. We usually get some really warm days in May.

Melf - Yes we get lots of mosquitoes in Canada, also black flies in early spring. The black flies are even worse than the mosquitoes, they are so tiny and they are so hard to avoid. Soon as the weather heats up though they are gone. We try to keep away from the cottage until their season is over! Hope you haven't met anymore snakes lately. If I saw one I would probably run a mile.

Frog - I'm in full agreement with your Monday Motivational piece. I hope you weren't too bruised from your mishap on the deck.

Glory - You must have a wonderful DH and he is so proud of you. Do you have any swimming pools close by? Where I go swimming they have a program for people with arthritis where they do gentle toning exercises in the water. Do you have anything like this available? What about Tai Chi. This is good exercise if you don't want anything too strenuous. Some of the movements can even be done sitting so at least the upper body gets toned.

SolShine - Your menu looks O.K. to me but if you are so hungry after working out in the am maybe you could add some more protein to your breakfast, say a couple of eggs. You might find this more sustaining than just the cereal and soy milk.

Quilter - Hope you are feeling better to-day.

BOB - Hope you are hanging in there with the No Smoking. Where do you find all those great pictures?

Rhroo - That was a great Tuesday tip - something I definitely need to do

Have to stop now, still haven't finished reading all the posts. Have to get a quick lunch and get out to the stores before I head off to work for the evening shift. Hope I can find time to read some more posts while at work.

Congrats to all the losers this week.

Bye :wave:

Marie

Somehow I got 2 posts today - suspect the server at work is the culprit. This is the space that the 2nd wiwi post occupied.

Peace,
Frog

Drum roll please. . .

I stepped on the steel-eyed monster this morning and the needle sat exactly on 250 lbs! :D That makes a full 50 lbs since I began this WOE in July. :lol: This is a major mile stone and I have been doing the happy dance all day.

I just wanted to share my progress--I'll try to write more later tonight!

Susan

:wave:

So many posts!! I can't possibly reply to all but I just wanted to pop in to say hi.

Now that Pete is home at night, my computer time has vanished! He's busy downloading from Napster and making CDs. Oh well.

Another friend is interested in SB. I gave her lots of info. Too bad she didn't live closer, or we could support each other.

Not only is my house a mess, but so is my classroom so I must go...

BBL
Ashley

PS One quick story...I am going to a professional dinner tonight on guided reading. The meal is PIZZA. I was panicked! I came up with a solution...I'm bringing a WW tortilla with me and I am going to scrape the toppings of the pizza in the tortilla! I'll let you know how it goes :)

Hey,

Looks as though everyone is having a great Weigh In Wednesday!!

FROG AND FILLISE: way to go gals! I'm proud of you!

Well, I'm off to a staff picnic. I'm bring my food to this bash as well as my own ants!!!!!

Later,
StarChaser

Gosh you gals are so inspiring with all your great weightlosses! And for you gals that maintained this week - in my book a maintain is soooooooooooooo much better than a gain!!!!!!

Glory - congrats on showing them Docs that you would not give up and sit down in a wheelchair CONGRATS -what determination and willpower! YOU GO GIRL ! I was gonna ask if swimming was something that you could do and enjoy?

I'm putting on my tennis shoes and going for a walk at the mall during my lunchhour! :)

Cathy

Me again!:wave:

Thought I'd get in a quick post before heading out the door for the day/evening. Going to see a preview of Josie and the Pussycats. Probably not my kind of movie, but it's free, and Lauren wants to go.

GLORY, CONGRATS on that 2lb loss!!! That's wonderful news! Sorry to hear hubby is ill, men are the biggest babies when they are sick! I think they love to be pampered at times like this, and they milk it for all it's worth.

ROSALIE, glad to hear you maintained rather than be up, but I know you would wish the scale do head downwards. I'm sure you'll have one of those nice drops soon.:) Eli is leaving next Tuesday for Cananda-I'm hoping the weather won't be too bad for him. He really wants me to go, but I don't think that will happen this time - next time-hopefully to your area!!! Sounds like you had a nice walk today, and the weather seems to be warming up too-NICE!

FILLISE, CONGRATS on your wonderful milestone!! I'm happy dancing for you! One more pound and another milestone you'll hit! UNDER 250~~ Gosh, I know how good this must feel for you!

OVERCOME, that's interesting what you are doing with the pizza toppings and the WW tortilla, def. something I will keep in mind!!! Eli loves going to Pizza Hut and I won't go, but maybe with this idea, one day I can enhance my presense in that place with him!!

STAR, a picnic in the middle of the week-boy, I'd like a job there!! Have fun!!!

Well I'm outta here, will check in with you all this evening!!

QUESTION Do you think we should change the chats to TUESDAY NIGHTS???? Seems not much happens on TV on Tuesday nights for most, whereas Thursdays seem to be busier (ie Survivor). Let me know what you all think!!!!

Deb
194/132/129
Miami, FL

Hey All!!

Just wanted to let you know I lost 3 pounds my first week. I was a little disappointed, because I really wanted to lose more the first week. But! I did go a little overboard on the whole wheat bread and rice thing. There were days I had oatmeal for breakfast, a sandwich for lunch and rice with dinner.... Live and Learn! I did not realize that you need to keep the carbs as low as possible.

Also, I have been drinking OJ in the morning!! All the no-no's I find out in the middle of a diet.

So all in all I think 3 pounds is pretty good!! Besides, I keep thinking of a 3 pound bag of onions...that's what I lost.

I did make a homemade Ranch Dressing out of the Sugar Bust For Life book...and it is wonderful. You must give it a try!

Onward and downward...my new motto

Have a great week!

RODEOMOM!!!!! 3 lbs is great!!!!! I am so proud of you!!!!

Just imagine how great the loss will be next Wednesday after we cut out all this fruit juice and so many carbs! :)

Onward and Downward! I love it!

We are gonna do this! :) :) :)

cathy

Hey how do you get those little smilies in the middle of your post?? I want little faces!

How inspiring to read of all the victories...even maintaining is a victory!

This was my first full week on program and I clocked in at 159.5 WHOOOHOOOO! That is two pounds this week and 4.5 since starting this program two weeks ago! Welcome back to the 150's Chris!

194/164 (since starting sugarbusters)/159.5/130

For those of you who are "disappointed" with "only" a one pound (or for heaven's sake THREE pound) loss let me walk you through some math. This is for my body; everybody is different.

BMR: 2200 calories/day (how many calories burned with no exercise)

Calories consumed per day: 1800 (any less is starvation for me)

Food calorie deficit: 400

Calories burned through one hour of moderate to intense cardio: 600

Total daily calorie deficit: 1000

Weekly calorie deficit 7000 (assuming 7 hours of cardio)

Calorie deficit needed to lose 1 pound: 3500

In conclusion, the MOST that I can possibly expect to lose in one week by following this strict routine is 2 pounds. If you work out less than 7 hours a week then I have a hard time seeing how you can expect more on a regular basis, although if you are very overweight the initial loss is faster. Even so, a 1 to 2 pound per week weight loss is healthy. So pat yourselves on the back and give that inner nag a kick in the pants!

I was buzzkilling my coworker for snacking on crackers all day long. So this morning she said, "I bought raisins cause you told me crackers are bad!" Of course I turned into a raging fury and pointed to the label, showing her that they had 1 gram of protein, 2 grams of fiber and a whopping 27 grams of sugar per serving! Well, she went on for five minutes about how they had iron and potassium so they were healthy. "They won't kill you, just don't try to pretend they are good for you!" I said. She wouldn't agree. So finally I just killed her and was done with it. ;)

Gotta go.

Love,

Chris

Of course, I gained a pound, but wtg everyone else. I knew I hit happy hour a time or two too many last weekend. I promise to do better. :rolleyes:

I posted earlier, but have to do the happy dance with some of you, especially RodeoMom, Fillise, Frog, and GloryB. And everyone else who lost this week.

Overcome, I had to laugh at your idea for the pizza tortilla. Also, I'm thanking the Lord I don't have to go to ANYTHING about guided reading. I have given those seminars and workshops--why even deal with it so near the end of the school year anyway. :devil: I'll be thinking of you as I plan for the DRA tests next week...do you give those?


I plan to be a better eater this week starting right now. Gotta drink water too, that's definitely not my strong point. Tata................

Have some new pics, trying to see if I can get one loaded from the disc, so far, haven't been successful!

Okay, so it's not that great of a picture-but at least it worked!!! This is my friend CHRIS from the UK (we met on line when she bought some stuff off me from Ebay). We met last year over the Xmas holiday and then they came back last month. So, this is a pretty recent picture of yours truly on the right of your screen-SCARY!!!:eek:

Later!!

Debbie
194/132/129
Miami, FL

I forget who asked about Sedona??? But, my mom moved there from Los Angeles about 7 years ago. She loves it!!! Besides being beautiful, it is like small town living with alot of advantages because of tourists i.e. great restaurants, etc. Flagstaff is a fairly short (30-40 minute) drive through a forest-y road. You can go from total desert to forest in about 30 minutes. I think the only thing she does miss is having a major department store close by. She stays away from most of the tourist stuff unless me or my brother are visiting. We usually go to some ruins or a jeep ride or something while there. Also, Jerome is close - an old mining town.

Another advantage is that there are plenty of alternative health type people there. So, finding agave necter, herbs etc. should be no problem! And I'm sure the majority of the population would agree that sugar is poison!

Deb, you look great! You remind me of a blond Cher!! I think Cher is extrememly cool, by the way!

Sara

I agree SARA ...DEBBIE does look like a blond Cher eh, and DEBBIE you are very attractive,gourgeous in fact!! You are the inspriation that many of us are here dont you know it.

:?: RODEO you click on the "smiles " on the side bar where you type your reply :dizzy: and a list of all the little faces will pop up in a new window :cool: . i printed them to refer to :smug: fun eh :lol:
ok ,ok enough :spin:

On a more somber note I was an idiot and had a blasted biscuit which turned into ummm ....i lost count,yikes...sooo anyway no loss for me this week ...i put on a pound :cry:

anyway...Great going all you losers, Congrats!!

Jenny

Debbie you are so pretty! And sporty looking too!

This makes 10 days of eating only home-cooked food! I've never done this before and it has been quite an adjustment. This morning I got up at 5:10 in order to have time to cook 2 1/2 meals AND get an hour in at the gym! In a way, all this cooking is mentally exhausting but my energy levels have also been higher than ever! I think of this way of eating, and my workouts, as investments that produce a high return right away!

I had a pretty awesome lunch: a salad made of spinach, a little mozzerella cheese, sun dried tomatoes, and lemon-pepper chicken breasts. Also a little bit of toast that I made myself (turned out more dry than crispy but ANY carbs taste divine!) and some almond butter.

Also had a smoothie of yogurt and strawberries with protein powder and found that eating a LITTLE BIT before my morning workout gave me a LOT of energy! I even did a whole mile at 6.2 mph in addition to other cardio. (I cut my hour workout short by 8 minutes 'cause it was way more intense than usual) and did something new: 3 lb weights in each hand while doing a moderate pace on the stationery bike....so I got my cardio and weights in at the same time!

pre-menstral MONSTER cravings are just starting for the month...I'm hanging on for dear life!

Evening everyone!

Congratulations on all the losses! I am so happy for you.

I got on the scale this morning. Well, I didn't lose anything. I did stay the same though. So that's good. It's so slow for me. But I guess the saying "slow and steady wins the race" may be a pretty good saying.

Glory: I am so happy that you are doing so good. You are an inspiration to all of us. I know how much I hurt sometimes when I go out there and exercise and then I think of where you are coming from and needing your surgery. I'm proud of you and you should be really proud too. Soon now and you'll get to have the surgery and then who knows what wonders you'll be able to accomplish :)

Everyone have a great SB Day.

Cheri
287/273/145
Slow and Steady

So many posts, so little time!

Fillise - I'm doing the Happy Dance all over for you! Great accomplishment-soon you'll be breaking the 200 mark. Keep it up, girl!

Melf - going to Myrtle Beach. 10-day weather forecast looks good, so I'm ready for some sun and sand! If I can make it through all the stuff I need to do to get ready!! And just now our white dog came in covered with mud - wasn't planning on a dog bath tonight, but no choice now!

Sparkle - you wear me out!!! Way to go!

Lots of losers today! I'm proud of all of you for your perseverence! And I'm pround of everyone that didn't have a loss but is sticking to the program. You'll be posting losses next week.

Got to go now, but I'll try and check in later!

Karen
207/190/?

EVENING EVERYBUDDY :D

WEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLL....I didn't lose any, but I didn't gain any either!! Can't believe that on since I have put everything in my mouth that I have touched in the last three days!!!! DIDN'T GAIN>>>DIDN'T SMOKE!!

[b]BARB CHECK YOUR EMAIL.....

DEB CHECK YOUR EMAIL.....

MARGARET Yes, you can make pizza out of a tortilla. It's the SB version of a thin crust PIZZA HUT....
They are really good....try it....you'll like it!!

Thanks to everyone(I) for all your support(WANT) so far..I'm really doing good(A)...better than I thought I would do..(CIGARETTE!)Everyone at work is cheering me
on(REAL) and helping me out....Everytime I get up to go to the bathroom, someone yells(BAD) "where are you going?"

I don't have time to address everyone...CONGRATS to all you losers!!!

Later
BOB

Hey, all! Well, I made it through work even though the belly wasn’t totally settled. Anyways, it’s such a beautiful evening that dh and I came home and took a mile walk with Maddie. She is loving life!!! Anyways, I had committed to three days this week and had missed on Tuesday, so feel good about getting out there and getting another effort in. Didn’t feel well enough to do the 2 miles, but at least did something.

CHERI---I can get you the agave nectar. My teeny tiny hfs has it (there’s a real live miracle!!) and it’s about 2.89 for an 8 oz bottle. Let me know if you want it. I can get it and hand deliver it or ship it to you. I think it comes in a plastic jar. The store is less than 10 minutes from my house. It will be NO TROUBLE. Just give the nod. No sense in you running all over the place looking for it.

VIV---Man oh man, are you ever going to get a break here???? So sorry to hear about your mom. It’s amazing that they are both sick at one time. I know it’s going to take a while, but I am wishing everything gets back to normal for you really soon. Hey, I thought that was you and Deb on her post until she explained. That’s not how I had you pictured anyway.

DEB---I forgot to congratulate you on that awesome time yesterday on your walk. That must be like that race walking that they do in the olympics. Is there something you aren’t telling us???? Are you trying out for the next summer olympics????? Gold medalist in “kick *** race walking, SUPERCHICK DEBELLI!!!!!

GLORY---I’ll bet you were just frantic when you came back and found Snugglebug in that state. I can only imagine how I am when something small goes wrong with Maddie. Thank God, you were able to save her. And how good that you have worked with her and gotten her back on track. I would have to agree with you about the choke collars. We use one of those pinch collars on Maddie when we go for a walk. They look cruel, but really are the safest kind of pressure collar. It’s like she almost feels more secure with it on. Weird, how can I tell, right? Anyways, thanks for letting me know what was going on. I have to keep track of all Maddie’s little SB cousins!!! BTW . . . good luck on that last 10 pounds to get your knee surgery done. I’ll really be pulling for you to get their quick so you can get some relief from your pain. Sounds awfully agonizing. How do you bear it????

FILLISE---I am so happy for you and your grand total. What a milestone!!! You must feel great. All that hard work is paying off. Awesome job!!! I’m going to roll up the carpet and do the happy dance in honor of your great accomplishment. Look out 240’s, here you come!!!!!

ROSALIE---You are probably building up muscle since you are being so active. That’s probably what kept you from having a scale loss. What do you think??? Just keep working on that overhead slam in badminton and you’ll be beefed up before you know it. (Just teasing with you . . . . wish I could find some kind of group that likes to do something active like that! I have always loved volleyball, even though I stunk big time at it. Would love to get in a beginner's league.) I like your suggestion to GLORY about trying swimming. That would probably feel so good.

RODEO---Good going on the 3 pounds. That’s WONDERFUL!!! Glad you are liking this woe and getting into it. Thanks for the tip on the SB for Life Ranch dressing. I’ll be sure and try it. I also liken pounds loss to something visual like food. So in all actuality you have lost 12 sticks of butter from your being. Wooooo hooooo!!!

ORANGE---So proud and happy for you that you are smokeless for the THIRD day. That is really great. And glad that you didn’t have a gain. Be careful. I can read between the lines and I feel your pain. Hang in there, wonder woman. You will defeat this evil villain and reach your goal at the same time!!!!!

QUESTION . . . (well explanation first) . . . this morning my tummy was still topsy turvy and I couldn’t think of what to pack for lunch. The only thing that sounded the least bit good was a pb sandwich. Well, I couldn’t make my own. So I got the store bought kind down from the cupboard and looked at the label. Here’s the info: serving size 2 tablespoons. Has 3 g of sugar per serving. Here’s the ingredients: peanuts, sugar, hydrogenated vegetable oil (rapeseed, cottonseed, soybean), salt molasses, mono- and diglycerides. Here’s my question, since this has 3 grams, can I eat it. I decided to go for it this morning because of the tummy issue. Here’s the thing. I only used ONE tablespoon so that gave me 1.5 g of sugar. Tell me more about the 3 grams of sugar rule and does that only apply to something that doesn’t have sugar or molasses listed in the ingredients. Is this making sense? I hope so because I can’t think of another way to put it.

That’s it from here. Take care everyone!
Kim
185/172/139

Gotta hurry, 2nd half of AND NEVER LET HER GO is coming on...If you missed it Sunday, YOU MISSED A GOOD ONE...CAN'T WAIT TO READ THE BOOK BY Ann Rule.

QUILTER You're gonna get it.... I saw Debbies favorite word in the ingredients..hydrogenated :nono:

I found a picture of me doing my exercises and have attached it....DEB HAS NOTHING ON ME!!

Later
BOB

Hi all-

First some comments..

QUILTER...I think in your situation (sick tummy) the 3 g (actually 1.5) pb is fine. I wouldn't want to eat it on a regular basis..sometimes "life" interferes and we have to make do...BTW...I just finished The Scarlet Feather. I loved it!! Have you finished it?? It got me on that treadmill day after day. I just hope my next book can do the same. But I really enjoyed Scarlet Feather. Probably b/c it was all centered around that catering business :)

VIV...Life is really yanking you around huh??? I don't really know what words of encouragement I can offer you re: the health of your mom and dad, but know I'm thinking of you and sending many good thoughts your way. Do you have any brothers or sisters? You will get through this!!!!

BOB...way to go on the no smoking. You will feel so much better..I just know it. Keep on keeping on!!

Debelli...The pic is great. For someone who claims to have a problem drinking water..you're holding a pretty LARGE water bottle. You look absolutely beautiful and, aren't you lucky, you have the personality to match!!!

Sparkle....How WONDERFUL that you have maintained such an awesome routine. The eating the working out the cleaning. You are super. And as I've said many times before..an inspiration.

Lots of losers this week! Great!!!! To all the "maintainers" good for you! It is an accomplishment to maintain. It doesn't happen w/o effort.

Well.......I went to the prof. dinner where pizza was served. It was such a joke and so UNPROFESSIONAL. We were in a school auditorium (the kind with the movie theatre seats), they put boxes of pizza up on the stage with a big thing of salad and we had to use those white paper plates, get our food and our drink and walk back to our seats and eat holding the plate in one hand and the fork in another. It was totally unorganized and ridiculous. I almost caved and ate the pizza b/c I didn't think I could manage scrapping (how do you spell that) the topping into my ww tortilla. I did it and it was great. I was so proud of myself. I was so pissed about the set up I never once stopped to think I wanted the pizza with the crust etc. Yippee!! Another small victory!! My friend did the same thing b/c she is following SB too. We only got a couple questions, but I just said, "I'm trying not to each white flour products." What a relief.

I would love to address everyone but I simply can't. I'm still with all of you in heart and spirit!!

Good night!
Ashley

ORANGE---thanks for the warning, kiddo!!! Had no idea that was a sb cuss word. Although my co-workers uses it like one! Your picture made me and Paul laugh outloud. At first he thought it was somebody with an enema. (Is there a theme "running" here?)

OVERCOME---We are definitely on the same brain wavelength. I had put Scarlet Feather down to read a mystery for book club and just picked it back up tonight. It's such a wonderful book. Love the characters and love what she's weaving with them. Have you read any others of hers? The Lilac Bus or Circle of Friends/ I have those two on my book shelf. Congrats on making it through the lunch and being true to the program. That's so great. I really admire you and really need to hear things like that. We must NEVER settle and be pressured into conforming to somebody else's way of eating. I think I'll get up on a box and shout that for us all every morning.

Ooops, almost forgot . . . BARBEE--Hang in there. this is going to be a wonderful weekend. Sounds like you have it all under control. Just get your "b & b registry book" out and be sure and get those VISA numbers before the guests leave. HA!!!! Congrats on being able to maintain during this high stress time. You are an inspiration to us all.

Hey, has anybody ever heard of a book called The Sweet Potato Queens. One of the gals at work was reading excerpts to me today. Pretty funny stuff. I know they have a float in the Mardi Gras parade so you LA girls may know who they are.

Have a great night all.
Kim

BOB I love your picture!! where on earth do you find them all?? Your a scream (in the nicest possible way of course)

EVENING EVERYONE!:wave:

Just got home a little bit ago-went to see a premier of JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS-ladies, save your money if you even had a remote inkling of going to see this-ugh! My daughter liked it, but then again, she liked the Spice Girls movie! Thank goodness I didn't have to shell out a dime to go see this!!!!

RODEOMOM, CONGRATS on your loss, thats great!!! You should of been okay with having 2-3 starchy carbs a day-remember, this is NOT low carb and depending on how many calories you take in a day, you should be getting about 40-45% of that from carbs. I take in about 1200 calories which gives me 120 carbs, not low carb by any means, so please, do know that you don't want to keep the carbs low, like Atkins does, keep them within the range of that 40-45%. That's a great idea to think of those pounds as a bag of onions-really makes a difference when you think of it that way, and can actually "feel" what 3lbs feels like! For the smilies, when you go to post, hit the SMILIES and it will show you all the cute faces you can make to get them, like :) is a colon and the right parenthesis, over the 0.

SPARKLE, CONGRATS on your loss this week! Way to go. You really deserve this loss. You seem to work so hard in many ways that I know you will reach your goal before you know it. Your commitment and dedication is wonderful, and so is your outlook. Good for you on those raisins!! They are fine for some, and maybe one day, you will have some, but for now, staying clear of them is the way to go:) Thanks for the compliment, I think. So far, I think some believe I'm Chris! Do you ever sleep?? I can't believe what you can do in a day-really, you amaze me! When do you have time to work??? I don't know how you do it-I'd of burned out long ago.

MARGARET, don't worry about that pound, it will melt away this week. You committed to doing better, and I'm sure you will:)

SAS, ummm, I'm the one on the right-the brunette-do I still look like Cher? Don't I wish I had that body!!! Any trips planned for TJ's??? Have you been to Fennuel Hall??

BEE, ditto, on the blond Cher, I'm the brunette on the right side of the screen:) So, am I still attractive and gorgeous??:lol: Trust me, that gain is not the result of a biscuit raid, you need to eat 3500 MORE calories above what it would take to stay your current weight, I doubt you did that-it's probably hormonal, or something else, but not fat.

CHERI, hey, staying the same is a lot better than gaining, like me. I think staying the same is good sometimes, means your body is adjusting to your new weight status. Definitely slow and steady keeps it off-I've learned that for sure!

BIGO, WOO HOO!!! 3 days and no cig! Congrats! How are you feeling?? So you didn't lose, but you didn't gain, like me-so happy dance for you too! Hey, I love seeing you exercise-you put so much effort forward! LOL!!

QUILTER, hey, that's great you got out there and walked even though you aren't feeling up to par. Me, race walking, LOL! These little legs couldn't keep up with a race walked. Even my father who's in his 60's can leave me in the dust. On the PB, why would you even BUY that stuff-must of been pre-SB! Sorry BIGO is right, I would stay far away from that, even if it is SB rules, but I know, it was only out of desperation, right? Now throw that crap away and make some decent PB!!!

OVERCOME, you win the boobie prize! I purposely didn't cut out the water bottle to see who would notice it! Carry that sucker around all the time-look like a fool, but who cares! Thanks for the double compliment:) Great going on the dinner, even though it was unorganized, you surely were prepared!

Well guys, I'm pooped,time to hit the hay:dz: Please remember, TOMORROW IS RECIPE DAY so if you have any good SB LEGAL RECIPES you'd like to share with everyone, please post it onto the new APRIL RECIPE BOARD located at the link below, just click on it:

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=3775

Also, please don't forget CHAT TOMORROW NIGHT AT 9:15PM EST For all you West Coast gals, we promise not to talk about Survivor!!!!

Nite!

Debbie
194/132/129 (3lbs til goal and counting down)
Miami, FL

Dear Ladies....

I have been off the board about a week, and no one has even asked about me :( I do realize I don't post as much as most of you, but it's a bit hard for me. I don't have alot of patience. I try my best to be as supportive to you all as much as I can. We all need support, that is why I joined this board. I know I sound whiny. I am also sick, so I will use that as an excuse for this pity party. I must have had too much fun from the wedding last weekend. A sore throat that crept up on me Saturday, turned into laryngitis/bronchitis. I was at Dr's officr today over 2 hours. That includes from the time I signed in until I left..... I waited an hour for the Dr :rolleyes:

Well....... I am down 1 lb from last WIW. Probably coughed that off.

Viv - I sure am sorry about everything all happening at once. I am here for you anytime you want to chat.

Kim - Thanks for Im'img me the other day and asking about the wedding. Somebody does love me :o

Big O - Keep up the motivation on the smoking cessation. That is such a hard habit to kick. Give yourself LOTS of pats on the back.

Debbie- I think you should try out for the Olympics the way you keep breaking those walk records ;)

Well...... I am happy for those that had great results on WIW. All this hard work is worth it when it pays off with any loss, right!!!!!

Gonna end this pity post.

Well gals. I went over to Sol Shine's office and met her today. She is beautiful. Young and pretty. With a few pounds to lose, and then she will be a BABE! And very personable. We talked for about 30 min. and then I had to go, and she probably had to get back to work. She had lot of pix of her DH in her office, and he is also very nice looking. We are gonna try to get together for lunch. SB, of course.

All you fast walkers--I did a mile and a half on the treadmill today at 3.4 mph. At 4 mph I will be doing lots less than Deb. She goes over 4.5 mph. For me that is running. Got my 100 oz. of H2O in again today.

Who was asking about smilies? If you click on the phrase "Smilies are ON" right next to the box where you post your reply, another page will come up that will explain what to type in to get a smilie. You get a lot of choices:
:?: :devil: :love: :nono: :spin: etc.

Also, if you click on the "vB code is ON" then you will be taken to a page that will explain how to make things BOLD or underlined or italic

There are also other things that this page will explain to you. Good luck.

Well, its late and I'm gonna go to bed. Nite all.

DEBBIE YES I know that was you and I call you blond (well compared to me you are, as Im dark dark except for those sneaky grays) and yes your friend looks nice too but you have something a liitle differtent that sets you apart (like Cher,same face shape?)

I hear what you say about the bici's ...but... I do gain awfully quickly when i start in on the refined carbs , like I can gain 4 or 5 lb a week without trying, no bull, maybe its fluid retained with all the excess carbs, who knows, I just dont want the weight and the bloated stomach that looks like Im 7 months pregnant.
Dear Amseraphim dont know that we have met... I like your blue elephant !!
Waiting at the Doctors is a pain, they think they are the only ones with anything to do, :mad: I get so mad. When your sick its just the pits... hope you got lots of stuff to knock those germs :)

Evening! just a quick one!
Amseraphim-OMG sorry you feel neglected-I feel like a heal i sure know how you feel!! I am sure everyone just gets over whelmed with this board!! You are missed and do contribute bunches!! Hope you feel better! how was the wedding?? did you look awsome?! i am sure you did!!!! please give us the details!!!

Viv- Here is another hug ((hug)) Thats all i can say.!! Hope things get better for you!

Woooooooo hooooooooo to all you losers!! even if we don't lose we are suceeding by just trying i think! LOL I didn't weigh today i think i am up but i am hanging in there!!!! Did get some extra sleep and a good walk. Tomorrow my son in in the school play! sooo late night gotta go to work after that and make up my time soooo i will be up late!! Keep up the awsome work everyone!

Rhonda
201.2/143(?)/135-hmmmm

Debbie, well you did helpfully explain that you are on the RIGHT of the screen in that picture with Chris...besides I remember some lovely pictures you’ve posted in the past.

I don’t know how you manage on 1200 calories a day. I would just die, especially walking as much as you do. I have lost weight on as much as 2500 calories a day...my current target is 1800 but I think I’m more around 1600 most of the time the past 10 days. Of course I know that I’ll have to go down as I get closer to goal....but I’ll probably just run faster! I LOVE FOOD!

Oh I have been having a FEW raisins on my salad sometimes...but am very careful with them. I was reading in the cookbook that “small amounts of ‘forbidden’ foods in large amounts of ‘legal’ foods is acceptable...and have been following that principle.

As for sleeping....I’ll have plenty of time to sleep when I’m dead! But I am going to make a commitment to stop posting at work (and doing other personal things) because my concentration is suffering. Just aren’t enough hours in the day!

Bee, take it as a learning experience! After I was abstinent from sugar for a while I “tried” a leftover biscuit with cream cheese and a spoonful of fruit spread. I can’t believe how that dry biscuit tasted JUST like a cheese danish! But then I started having that as a “free snack” and NO WONDER my weight loss was at a halt despite still going to the gym sometimes. My mind plays amazing tricks on me sometimes. I read in the Sugar Bust for Life cookbook that even more than ONE slice of whole wheat bread can halt weight loss for some people! Well, that may be true in some cases, or not, but it reminded me that little things do make a big difference over time. But you’re on top of the situation and you won’t fall into the same trap of denial I did!

Cheri, you are right slow and steady does the trick!

(AAAARRRRGGGGHHHH Roomie is smoking in the house again and I’m about to die!)

Fillise.....WHAT A MILESTONE! You are an inspiration! Keep up the good work, chickee.

Karen, have fun at the beach!

BOB, didn’t gain + didn’t smoke = VICTORY! You can do it! I love your jump-roping “self-portrait”!

Glory, it’s great that you are so close to your goal. I can’t imagine being in such pain when walking. I will try to be more understanding toward my roommate who has knee and muscle problems.

Ashley, I could just picture your “professional” pizza dinner! LOL! Good for you for being PREPARED. I’m determined that nothing will catch me by surprise either! Tonight my roommate made TWO pizzas even though he knows that I won’t eat it. I must admit that I was a little tempted—I have the hardest time with food that is “just there.” But I politely told him that I didn’t need any and made myself some steak, peas and and sweet potatoes (candied yams actually, but well rinsed!). I know, it was a little bit high in sugars but quick and satisfying.

My dear Ann, people tend to respond to those who posted after their last post. I don’t see how people here could possibly be MORE supportive, and I have lots of experience with support groups both on and offline. I have felt lonely and unloved many times and it caused me to examine what was missing WITHIN MYSELF that made me feel that way. It really helped, and I feel much more self-sufficient now. BTW, congratulations on being so close to your goal. I would just be dying with joy right now to be 126.5!!!!!

Gatorgal good job on the treadmill and the water! Yeah I don’t know how Debbie does it. I can run 6.2 mph for a mile (at least, I did today) but I can’t walk 4.5 mph that’s for sure!

Rhonda good luck to your son in the play!

Rambling thoughts:

Today’s workout was the best in a long time (as I posted earlier). I feel like I’m getting stronger and stronger as the days go by, instead of just treading water like I have been doing for MONTHS. It was the first time forever I got up early enough to get (almost) my whole hour in!

Tonight I was supposed to be able to relax finally...either that or do some 12-step work with a friend. But my sister called me at the last minute to ask me to babysit my 3 ½ year old niece. It was the first time she came to my house to stay. It went really well except for when I wanted to watch South Park! ;) We played catch with a bath bead, danced around in my feather boa, and she even helped me clean up my room! (I told her to find all my shoes and put them in the closet...that took at least an hour. ;) ) She never ceases to amaze me with such a powerful and lively personality packed into such a tiny body!

I went to Safeway and got some veggies...they were really expensive but I wanted to make sure that I was stocked up with at least a basic variety so I’m not tempted to eat something else. Groceries are really costly in Hawaii but with Costco we manage. Now that I’m actually eating vegetables! ;) I’m going to have to check out the open markets and the swap meet in order to be able to afford to eat!

I read an article in Shape a while back about not adding fiber to the diet too quickly, and of course I didn’t listen! When I think back on my diet, even in “recovery” it was sadly lacking in fiber. I was doing low carb and I wouldn’t know what a whole grain was if it bit me in the backside! Well now I’m eating a lot of veggies, oat bran, wheat bran, brown rice and ahem, Uncle Sam cereal, a few fruits too, and I found that I was ah, rather MUSICAL the first few days! (I know, too much information) It wasn’t painful though, and things seem to be settling down now. Certainly I have NO problems with “dookie houser” on this plan! ;)

I couldn’t resist doing some shopping today at lunch. I’ve been wearing cotton pants lately to work which are so comfortable and free. So I picked up another black pair, and a khaki pair (dockers) for less than $10 each! Can’t beat that! And the best part was....THEY WERE SIZE 10s!!!!! WHOOOOHOOOOO!!!! This is completely alien territory to me. Most of the 10s I tried on fit but the khaki pair I ended up buying was a such a steal that I got it even though it was a hair tight. I should fit it in one to two weeks at this rate though. I’m totally addicted to shopping at Ross. The other day I found some workout clothes that actually MATCHED, a tight shirt and loose shorts both in grey and white with cute pink stripes. I can’t wait to wear them although they don’t match my bike. ;) ;) ;)

Well it’s 11:30 and I’m so exhausted that I’m dizzy. How do you chickees with children do it??????

I’m going to make a commitment to not post or read at work so you will probably only hear from me nights if that most days. Keep up all the good work chicks and talk to you later!

Love,

Chris

Can't believe it's 2:40a! Fell asleep on the couch and just woke up!! I had to go into the office today for a meeting with a customer and when I got home late this afternoon I ended up working OT...

Chris: I see you're up late!! The pix you posted the other day really show what you have accomplished!! I know how expensive the groceries are there. On a trip to Maui a few years back, we stayed at the Aston Kanapalli (sp?) and we had a kitchen... We went to Safeway to buy of few things for breakfast, snacks. You could tell the tourist... the ones with there mouths hanging open looking at the prices.. The two items I remember the most were orange juice (about 2-1/2 the times we pay in CA) and the bananas........ Location, location, location - !! You really pay for the beautiful scenery. Have a great rest of the week.

Quilter: Yes I do cook the Spaghetti Squash whole.. Try it, you'll like it. Hope you're feeling better :D

Debbie: You look great!! You even make friends on ebay!! Thanks for the "no talking about survivor" reminder for the chat board Thursday nite. I really apprecate it.

BigO: Way to go with the no :smoking:!! I have never :smoking: but it must be really tough to give up.. such a social thing if you have friends to :smoking:.. Do you feel the patch is helping??

MelG: Thanks for the information about Sedona. I still have to check to see if they have a Trader Joes! With the ability to shop on-line it's not too bad if you don't have a major dept store close..

Viv: I missed the post on your Mom, will scroll back in the morning. My thoughts are with you. I lost my Mom suddenly last summer. Mom's are "precious"! My thoughts are with you.

Hi Bee, Rhoo, Overcome, GatorGal, Amseraphim, lamap, rodeomom, .....................

I'm really starting to crash here... will post in the morning, oh - it is morning. duh

Happy Thursday everyone!

Just a couple of quickies . . .

CHRIS---I like pizza, but honestly, your meal sounded so much better to me than the alternative. You were so strong to withstand a fave food. Also thanks for the tip on how to bold and underline. I'd been trying to find that.

AMSER---You know I've been thinking about you. Get better and get posting. LOL. Seriously, hope your throat gives you a needed break soon. Are you going to post a picture of you in the bridesmaid dress??? We'd all love to see. Come to the chat tonight. You know you can't be ignored there. Too much gabbing going on there. LOL.

DEB---Okay, the crap goes. (There's a theme this week for me.) You are right. I will stop tonight and buy peanuts to make my own. Funny how when we are out of sorts with our bellies, the strangest things sound good that we had never desired for a long time. That's the way I am with this pb right now. Really want it.

Well, girls, gotta get going and get to work. DH is still snoring and need to get him moving as well. I'm holding strong (2 days in a row) at 172. That feels great. Can't wait to break this blessed zero. This was a huge plateau area for me before. So I am going to work really hard to get past it. I'm feeling good about staying legal and having consistent losses over the past two weeks. Maybe the plateau is a figment of my imagination or my eating habits. LOL Have a great day gals.

Take care.
Kim
185/172/139

Thanks to those of you for the comforting words regarding my pity post :o

Well, the cough syrup I am "guzzling" is working. I get like 2 hours sleep, then have to get up to "expel" (hock up) that oyster-like substance :dizzy: So I will probably be doing that routine today so I can get what amounts to a whole nights sleep....UGHHHHHHH

Bee - Welcome to the board. Like i had said, I haven't posted since last week, so you probably haven't read any of my posts since you joined. I do know there have been a few newbies to join, and to all of you......... I am rolling out the red carpet for a dignified welcome :wave:

Rhroo - The wedding was wonderful. I am so happy for my DSS!!!!!! The ceremony was touching and the reception was FUN, FUN!!!!!!!! I am paying for it now :( My dress looked fine, I guess. It still was a tad too tight across my bust - not that I have one, :lol:, but I got nice compliments some others so, that's what counts.

Chris - Thanks for your insight on my pity party. Believe me, I have been going to therapy for YEARS now to help me find out why I feel like this at times. I guess I may be too honest at times about certain feelings, and vent when maybe I shouldn't.

{{{{{Kim}}}}}} - <~those are hugs. I am really working on feeling better. Gargle, expel, gargle some more - sleep when not expelling, :lol: I will try to post a pic of me in dress. Not sure when I will see the pics though.

I am going to try to d/l a pic of me from Christmas..... I will end at that thought, and go search for one. Happy Thursday to all.

POOOOOOO.... all my pics are too large.......how do you make them smaller byte size??????? Bye for now.

Gettin' ready to head off the home improvement warehouse to get my painting supplies. WIll try to chat tonight if not too pooped from painting all day.

Just wanted to add one tidpit about the "friend" I've been telling you about. At our monthly get together of about 14 women (last evening) she proceeded to drink entirely too much wine before dessert, as is her M.O. :eek: . Well, she got tickled about something said and spewed/sprayed red wine all over the dinner table, the gifts on the table (some of which were cloth and where therefore stained), the pants of the woman next to her (who is very cool, very classy lady), the quite expensive, hand-beaded lime-green sweater of the hostess seated directly across the table from her (BTW - she had not met the hostess before last night), and who knows what/who else. Then she basically just sat there laughing and made no moves to assist in the clean up. :rolleyes: Sadly she was also the DD for 2 other women, 1 of which is ~6 months pregnant. Not cool at all. It is funny and pathetic all rolled into one. It made it alot easier for me to let go of the things that were bothering me before! Vindicated? Perhaps. :smug: Even more cautious? You betcha!

I will respond to everyone when I am taking a break and letting the paint dry. Hope all are doing well!

Peace,
Frog

Thanks everyone for your congratulations, but today is a new day and I have to be just as disciplined today as I was yesterday and the day before and. . . well you get the picture.

Some of you may remember that I made strict adherance to SB my Lenten observance for the year. In the last 5 weeks, I've only slipped once and that was inadvertant. The first few weeks I was worried about what I would do after Easter, but I don't so much any more. I enjoy seeing the scale go down. I enjoy feeling better, and I am really starting to appreciate the intrinsic reward of sustained discipline (something a year ago I would have never believed I possessed). Now I don't think Easter is going to be any big deal--nutrition wise.

I went to an orthopedic surgeon yesterday about the knee. The Relafen isn't working so we are going to try therapy for three weeks and if that doesn't work they are going to scoe it out. The good news is that he gave me permission to go back to the gym (in fact my therapy is going to be monitored through my gym). I've missed my exercise!

Every Wednesday, I'm always moved by the losers we have on this board. There is this sense that the committment is just growing and growing. I'm thinking especially of folks like Starchaser and Sparklescamp where we've just watched the committment and motivation take hold and celebrated the successes that have resulted. Big Orange who is not only committed to SB, but has been motivated to give up smoking as well. Folks like Vivi, Kim, and Amseraphim who are dedicated even dealing with sickness and family trauama. And Deb-- as you inch closer and closer to your goal I think we are all ready to do the happy dance with you. The first thing I noticed in your picture was the big bottle of water! It reminds me that I have to increase my water consumption. You look great! The new folks on the board also help to reenergize committment. When this WOE gets old--the excitement of the newbies rubs off on everyone!

Thanks everyone you don't know how much I have come to rely on each and every one of you!

Susan

I FEEL GREAT!

After walking during my lunchhour yesterday and coming back to the office DAMP from the top of my head to the tip of my toes :( and also looking like I had a S O S pad for hair :( I decided I have got to do something different. So I got up (very slowing) at 5:15 this morning and did 30 minutes of Walk Aerobics and then got ready for work - I FEEL GREAT! And I have already had 40 oz of water too and its only 9 a.m. now.

I know that I should only get on my scale once a week, but I just could not stand it and slipped on my scale this morning and GUESS WHAT --- I have already lost 2 lbs since Monday! That is a miracle for me! I am just wondering if SB could possibly be the "Magic Pill" that I have been looking for????

I FEEL GREAT!

Oh by the way, did I happen to tell you - I FEEL GREAT! :) hehe

Thanks for all the wonderful posts and encouragement and ideas! You gals are great! Sure would love to run into some of yall in the chatroom!

Have a great SB day!

cathy :)

I have just a minute to post, I am at work alone today!!

Cathy - WOWWWWWW :D

Ya'll just don't know what Cathy has gone through. I have never seen someone who works so hard at losing weight and has such a hard time. Maybe this is IT!!!

Okay....you are making me feel like a dog for not walking...hitting the treadmill tonight !!

I have been feeling really good too! But I have found out I better eat before I leave for choir practice. I got home about 9 last nite and had not eating since lunch (skipped a snack). I ate dinner, but had a real craving for something sweet. I ended up eating some peaches, even though I did not wait the 2 hours. I was afraid if I didn't eat them then, I would find my daughter's brownies!!! :eek:

Deb: I like the 12 sticks of butter image too! I keep thinking about scraping 12 sticks of butter on my behind :lol: That makes me feel really good.

I'll try to post more later, but being alone at work is a rough day!!

As you can tell, I found the faces :smug:
Sugar free hugs to all!

Davenna

Viv - I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. Take care of yourself! I hope things work out well for both your parents and that things calm down for you.

Cathy - Thanks for the tips! I will go by the Dr.'s scales for sure! I was thinking maybe I could leave work a little early on Tuesday's and drop by on the way home to weigh on his scales. I'm going to monitor my carb intake to see what I'm doing vs. what I THINK I'm doing. I think I'm going to re-read that book and see what else I may have missed. Way to go getting up this morning!! My husband has to get up at 3:15am to go to work and so I get up at 4:15 (ya, I'm a bum) to go work out before work. My little mantra every morning is, "Go on - Get up!!! Get your butt up and get moving! It's not THAT bad once you're up - you remember?!?! You can do it - get up and get moving - you'll be glad you did! You won't have to do it tonight if you get up now!!! GET UP!!! You KNOW he's made your coffee - what are you waiting for?......" over and over and I'm usually glad I got up. Once I'm out of bed I can start moving and handle it - it's just putting my feet on the ground that's so darn hard! :yawn:

Glory - Hope Hubby is feeling better! Glad Snuggle bug is doing better. Thanks for relating the story for those of us who missed it.

Rosalie - Thanks for the advice on the protein. I tried it this morning and did notice I wasn't as hungry after my work-out! Maybe that will help with my hunger pains all day! I'm going to make sure I'm not eating too many legal carbs and that I'm getting enough protein during the day. I'm glad to hear it's getting warmer up there - you know, us Floridians put our parkas on when it gets below 70 down here.

Fillise - That's AWESOME news!!! Hearing great victories like that encourages me! Auburn, AL? Is it safe to assume that you're a TIGER?? I'm an MSU BULLDAWG and GatorGal is, well, I don't think it's an Indian if you 'Nole what I mean.... I hear there are lots of SEC fans around here. Football season should be fun!

Debbie - My evenings are pretty full and I don't think I would be able to chat much on either night. I 'm taking some tests for work and spend a lot of time studying and when I'm not doing that Hubby and I try to spend time together. I don't think he would have too much fun in the chat room with us. :) I tried to get in one day to see what it was like and I couldn't get in for some reason. Thank you for taking everyone into consideration, though on when is the best time to get together - one more reason we all think you're so awesome! Great picture!! Thanks for sharing it with us.

RodeoMom - 3 lbs. is awesome for your first week!! Congratulations!! Hopefully the day will go quickly for you today!

SparkleScamp - Congrats on getting two more lbs. out of the way!! Thanks for the break-down of what it takes to lose weight. You really put things in perspective for me. I really get impatient sometimes and I know I didn't get here in just a few weeks, so I can't expect it to be gone in a few weeks, either. Hubby and I enjoy cooking together and have fun trying new things. I won't even attempt anything that looks like it's going to take more than 30 minutes, though. I am weeding through our recipes to see which of our favorites are SB friendly and will post some. Your spinach salad sounds awesome!! And congrats on the successes in the gym! You bring a lot to this thread. Thank you for taking the time to post here. Size 10's are more fun to shop for! Congrats!!!

BigO - Congratulations on being successful so far!!! Hang in there!!! I think it takes a few weeks to get over the really bad cravings, BUT it DOES get easier every day that you withstand the temptation!! I once heard a motivational quote on that when I was trying to quit - went something like, "The urge to smoke will pass whether I smoke or not." and it IS true - unless I'm having pizza and beer! In a few more days you will probably start to notice your sense of smell and taste will improve immensely and things will start tasting better. You'll be able to smell a smoker a mile away, too. You crack me up with your posts!! You co-workers must love you!

Overcome - way to hang in there! That's determination that will pay off!! You've inspired me to think things through better to be prepared and not have any excuses for slipping up or letting my situations keep me from reaching my goals.

Frog - OMG!! I can't believe she just sat there and laughed. Reminds me of some stupid things I did in college! Funny, yet pathetic as you so wonderfully put it. One of the hardest things for me to learn out of college was that adults can act worse than children sometimes. It was a very rude awakening! Especially on the days I was that adult. Whatcha painting? Crank up the radio and have fun doing it!

We only get one chance to make a first impression -- even in cyberspace. I hope mine has been a good one. GatorGal sure knows how to make a good first impression in person! What a delightful, caring lady!! And quite beautiful herself, with the sweetest smile! (She must have gotten me confused with one of my co-workers when she wrote all those nice things about me. LOL!) :lol: If you have not met her in person, you are missing out and need to come see us in Central Florida!

GatorGal - I took the back roads you showed me yesterday and BOY do they save time!! And such a pretty drive, too!! It will be great to walk in your neighborhood some time. Thank you!!! Thank you!! Thank you!! Congratulations on getting your water in yesterday! I like your idea of filling your bottle 4 times - that's not as daunting as looking at a whole gallon of water and knowing you need to drink almost all of it. Sounds like we walk at the same pace, too! I walked on the treadmill this morning and decided to play with the speeds so I went from my regular 3.2 all the way to 4.0 for a while (the TM started shaking and rattling <yikes> :eek: ) and went back to 3.4 - then 3.8 - then 3.6 and back to 3.4. I think that's going to be a good way for me to get my pace up on the darn thing. Before I got sick last month I had been able to walk 2 miles in right around 30 minutes and I want to get back to that and improve even more on that. I'm still sore from weight-lifting yesterday -- show me some muscle!!

I'm going to try to post some recipes today - Please let me know if they are not as SB friendly as I think they are! I copied some from you guys while I was lurking last week and these are the ones we tried at home. They were DELICIOUS and QUICK and EASY - My kind of cooking! So whoever posted them, THANK YOU!!!! Tuscan Tuna and Bean Salad, Taco Salad, Scallop OnePot (AWESOME!!!!) :D , Pizza Beans, and there is Taco Chicken cooking in the crock pot as we speak for supper tonight!

I don't know if you guys have this in your stores, but in the frozen food section there are little round pieces of turkey wrapped in bacon - 2 to a pkg. - called Turkey Mignon - they are quick, easy and healthy and we keep some in the freezer for nights we can't decide what to have. We cook or grill those and have some steamed beans or broccoli with them and feel like we've eaten like royalty. :cool:

Have a WONNERFUL DAY everyone!! :wave:

Goo Thursday Morning Everyone!:wave:

Had started a post a few minutes ago and lost power in the house. I thanked my lucky stars I had just started the post, otherwise, boy, would I be pissed!

Woke up late again, didn't feel like walking but I did get in my 4.5miles, with new shoes on nonetheless. Got a few nice blisters, but that seems to come with any new shoes I seem to have to break in.

AMSER, sorry about not mentioning you hadn't been heard from. Hard for me to keep up with everyone sometimes, like who's on vacation. Trust me, I'd of come hunting you down soon enough! I hope you're feeling better today-stinks being sick. I can't stand going to the Dr. either and have been avoiding making a appt. for my eye problem, but I think I'm going to have to break down and just do it already, I'm getting to look a fright!:eek: Glad to hear you are down a pound-CONGRATS!!!! I'm trying to play around with finding how to make pics smaller, it's hard for someone who's computer illiterate!!!

GATOR, glad to hear you met SOLSHINE. She sent me some pictures, I think she's a babe already!!!! Glad to hear you got some good walking in.

BEE, thanks BEE! Wasn't quite sure if I had stumped some of the people on the board with that pic. My Aunt thinks I look like Bernadette Peters, which I don't see that I resemble in any way. BTW, whatever blond is in my hair, I pay dearly for!!!:lol: Trust me, I too have lots of gray. I too can and have gained 4-5 pounds in a few days, it's hormonal and fluid retention, but I've learned even though I don't like it, it will go away. I know it's not from what I've eaten, so what else could it be!

RHROO, glad to see you got some "me-time" in yesterday!!!

SPARKLE, thanks for the compliment about past pictures posted:) For me, 1200 calories is what I need to take in at this time for me to lose. For me to stay at my current weight I would have to take in a bit over 1500 calories, anything more than that, I would gain, even though the exercise. But now, for me to lose a pound, it will take me about 9 days to lose a pound safely. You are sooo active, you need those extra calories, otherwise, you'd have no energy to do all you do. It's also good for you to have those calories, esp with taking in more fiber, something I have to work on better at getting more of. Congrats on those size 10's-sounds like a bargain, and a great size to be in now!

VR, yep, have not only met some people from this board, but also Chris from Ebay. Sometimes, you know how people just click? I also have 2 gals I've never met, but e-mail, both bought from me off of Ebay, one in Texas, the other in Branson, MO-both I am sure one day I will meet. It's so much fun to meet people that you've chatted with not only on the computer, but on the phone as well. I know I won't have the chance to meet everyone on this board, but I sure would love to have the chance!!!

QUILTER, LOL! I love that theme. Working on a little ditty as I sit here! LOL!! Really, I use to buy that stuff too, before I became "educated" on foods-now, I couldn't begin to bring myself to buy things like that knowing what I know now. If you don't feel like making your own PB, just look for one that has nothing but peanuts in it, au natural-who needs that other stuff anyhow!

FROG, what a great story to hear about that gal! She should be hiding under a rock by now-obviously, someone has a bit of a drinking problem I'd say. That must of been a real hoot to watch take place.

FILLISE, I love your outlook, it's wonderful-you're going to keep making wonderful strides in following this WOE. Hoping your therapy helps the knee, and I'm glad to hear you have the go ahead to go back to the gym. YEAH!! Gosh, you couldn't of said it better about the commitment we all have, how we energize each other and motivate each other in doing our best and achieving our goals. Thanks for noticing the water bottle too:)

CATHY2, that's great news to hear-waking up early and getting that walk in before work-you can't tell me you didn't feel energized and up for the rest of the day! It's such a euphoric feeling!!! Good for you! AND, to hear the news you are down 2lbs, WOO HOOO!!!! That's wonderful!!!! This WOE does work, as long as you do, and you are, so you are well on your way!!! That's great!!

RODEO, glad to hear you too are doing well!! Hmmm, 12 sticks of butter on my butt, sounds a little kinky:lol: I'd love to really see what a real pound of pure fat looks like-wonder if the butcher has any to show me. When you look at it that way, it does make a visual impact on one I think!!

SOLSHINE, got the pictures, I will work on them to see if I can get them smaller, I don't quite understand my program, so it may take me a little time. You are adorable, and I can't wait to get those pictures of you up so everyone can see you! If I can't get them smaller, I'll load them up onto my homepage so everyone can see you just by clicking onto a link. I owe you an e-mail, will do so tonight. For the chat, it's not easy for everyone to make it, but if you can, try once in a while-it's a lot of fun, if not crazy at times!!! Good luck on those tests by the way!!!

Well gals, days almost over here, and I still haven't gotten in the shower, so I must fly.

I'll check in with you all later. Please remember, CHAT TONIGHT at 9:15pm EST and one rule, no SURVIVOR information-have to be fair for those on the West Coast!:)

Toodles

Debbie
194/132/129
Miami, FL

Hello Ladies:)

Wow so many posts. It's great to here from so many different ladies. We are all in the same boat.

Well here's my complaint for he day, and its a biggie. My MOM, She is so much like Deb's Granny.
She called me today to tell me about this new diet she read about in a magazine. You know the Sub Sandwich one. She goes on and on about how much this girl has lost on this diet. So I very patiently say to her Well whats wrong with the diet i'm on I like this Way of Eating and it works for my whole family. Get this she says Well why can't you be on a different diet than your family. Again I say what's wrong with what i'm doing it works and I've been lossing great. Then she goes but this one will take it off faster. Oh boy do I hate it when she get's on her band wagon. To to any of you that want to loss it fast I have this to say about that. I've done that and it comes back even faster. Slow and Study wins the race Just call me the turtle. Anyway I just told her i'm not changing and to live with it.

okay enough of that on to better things like Wow so many good losses this wk way to go girls lets keep it up.

Deb: Your right about milking it. I say to him shouldn't you take some comtrex about now and he says yes would you get it. I mean his nose is running not his feet but I do it lovingly as I'll make him pay for it later when he feels better. :D

RodeoMom: 3lbs is great. like i said up above You don't want to lose it to fast. This is not a fad diet this one really works I know I'm down 90lbs. I usually lose on the average of 1 to 2 lbs awk and if you figure that out that's over 52 lbs a yr. so it works for me

Asperaphim: Welcome back, I to have been off for awhile like a month. so if i had of known you were gone I would have asked after you. Just glad you back and lets keep supporting each other were all in the same boat her.

Sparkel: Great loss, Keep up the good work. I really do have several goals. the first on is 250 which I will reach in 10lbs. and then the surgery can be set. the second is 248 which is my 100lb mark. and the last is 150 which is where i want to be when I there for life. You can feel privilage other than Deb i've never told my weight to any one before my family doesn't know my weight but i'm sure there not on the boardanymore so I feel safe mentioning it. We girls have to hang together.

Cheri: As you most likely read in my last paragraph, Sugery is just around the corner. I'm going for june so my Daughter will be out of school. I wanted to get more of befor then but, my knees are getting more painfull as time goes on. The Doc thought the more weight that I took off the better they would feel boy was he wrong. any way one day at a time. I love to swim but out in the country and not a pool in sight. my friend has a spa and I go over there and get in at least once or twice a wk. That seems to help.

Quilter: We do love our 4 legged family members don't we. They become such an important part of our family.
Snuggles says Woof to Maddie:o

Rosalie: Not sure about Tai Chi, but i'm goin to look into it. Thanks for the suggestion.

Fillise: That;s a great weight loss, don't you just love this WOE? I know I feel free doing this.

Overcome: Way to go with the pizza, that's a good idea. I actually do make pizza's on tortilla for my family when we get hungry for them so I find this a neet idea you have cause we do go to Bday party;s at pizza places in the summer time so now we have an answer to our problem . Thanks.

Star Chaser: Wow and you even bring you own ants to are they for protein :D a picnic at work how neat. you must have the best job ever. you go girl

Cathy: As I mention before no pool. but do have the use of my friends hottub and try not to over abuse the privilege. I wouldn't be seen in a public pool my inner thigh muscles have broken down and the fab hangs so no way. thanks tho that would really help if I could.

Well I'm off to cook for sickie again love to all Glory :wave:

Gotta run to work. We are in the middle of a statewide teachers/professors strike. All schools are closed for at least two days.

My omelette this morning is 3 eggs, a little bit of plain yogurt (in the microwave for a few seconds) slivered almonds, wild/brown rice (1/2 cup) and a LITTLE bit of cheddar cheese. Fried up in a little butter and NO ketchup! (which I love) Yummilicious!

Talk to ya later!

Chris

Hi all, just my bummer self checking in to say hey and that I am still a bummer, altho again have been reading the posts and wish I could get back into it right now.

Thank you all again for the ((()))'s and good wishes! My Mom is still in the hospital and so far tests are inconclusive and here spirits are fine and Dad is still on hold pending results.

Despite the fact that I have no food in the house I have been staying OP - could use some more exercise, but I've been so tired.

I wanted to share with you something I IM'd Kimmi about last nite...
We got back our Fla pictures and after losing 11 lbs and being only aroudn 135 or 136 (I'm alsmost 5'5") I thought I wold look good. I looked awful - DEB that wasn't the real me! My face and eyes were all puffy looking, I looked as exhausted as I felt even tho I was having a nice vacation.

My thighs - what happened to them? At this weight they should be presentable! so I'll get to goal at 128 and then probably want to lose 10 more. Ugh. Is this what aging will do, or when my parents are "all better" will I miraculously look like the hot young thing I used to be?
(I was very spoiled pre-stress. I got a LOT of attention and I am not used to feeling/looking like this. I know that sounds vain but it's hard when things change like that!).

Oh, shut up, Viv..go back to work. You're whining and being a bummer again.

OK, OK. I'm going.

Hugs to all of you - this is a MOTIVATIONAL MECCA!!!

Viv
Puffy and Squishy in Simsbury, CT

I just had to LOL Kimmi that last pic Deb posted was not of me, you'll see, altho I am afraid to see the results myself. I am not a blondie....

viv

So glad they got it fixed, I have a break right now and for once can lurk here and there. When I get home I am too tired to post.

I will look for the WW tortillas, are they 100% whole wheat, or just enough to look brown? Johnny's Pizza, a local chain, did have Sugarbuster's Pizza. It was no sugar in the sauce, and a WW crust. But it sort of died a quiet death. Not as many people in the north part of La. are doing sugarbusters, so I guess it wasn't a big seller.

This is a stressful time of the year for most of us it seems. For teachers, we are deciding who will be held back in the same grade, which hurts our hearts. Lots of people are sick or facing surgery, dealing with idiots at work, or wrangling the kids. No wonder it's so hard to eat right. Sometimes it seems food is our only comfort. But now we can comfort ourselves with really good food! Just not Snickers, huh.

I tried the puffed kashi, it's okay, but it's like eating those styrofoam peanuts that come in packing boxes! Give me a good old bowl of raisin bran (strike me with a bolt of lightning!) I will continue to eat it once in a while, but think eggs will do me more good for breakfast.

I have been drinking lots of water, the poll has shamed me. I was one of the ones who has 2-4 glasses a day. Howdo you drink so much water? It's a challenge to me, but I do know that bottled water is easier to drink and also to keep track of.

I am rambling, gotta go teach those kids to read!

Margaret: try the Kashi with about 3 tblsp. of dry old fashioned Quaker Oats added to it. :D I like the mix a lot better then the Puffed Kashi by itself. Takes on a creamy type texture with the oatmeal!
I've got to get back to having a few "egg" days.. I may be going overboard on the grains!!

Weighed in yesterday am at 159 for a 2 lb loss from last WIW, but weighed again this am at 158! I won't count it officially yet, but I sure want to! I set a mini goal of 150 by June 1st because of vacation. At this rate I may just make it. :) If I don't, it won't be because I haven't given it my best try.

Walked 5 miles yesterday after work. It took me 1 hr & 20 minutes in 84 degree weather with 100% humidity & 10-15 mile/hr SE wind. I thought I would die! I really was exhausted when I got home. I was trying out a new route that I thought was just about 4 miles. I was WRONG. I'm not sure I will try that again. I feel that I need to saty with my 4-4.3 miles that I've been doing. I feel comfortable with that.


BOB, Horrah for you on being smoke free...3 days now...you can do this! I kind of read between the lines on yesterday's note & so glad to hear that you are not craving those nasty cancer sticks :lol: You look outrageous doing that rope jumping...you are a riot! Love it.

QUILTER, Glad to hear that you are feeling better & that you are moving on with your walking. Isn't it nice that DH & Maddie are supporting you & enjoying the outings too!

VIV, Now your mom is sick also? I missed that post & saw Kim address it in hers. So sorry to hear about this. You poor DEAR. Thoughts & PRAYERS go out to you.

AMSERAPHIM, Sorry to hear that you're feeling so low. We all tend to feel sorry for our selves every once in a while & have our own version of pity parties. When I feel that the gals on the board are not answering my posts or don't seem to notice that I'm not around, I just pull myself off my party stool & start posting more so that they can see that I am still here. It makes me feel better to post & acknowledge others that are here. I'm sorry that you feel we haven't noticed you were away, but I thought I had read something on the last page from you. Anyway, glad that you're here!! :)

MelG, I dream of visiting Sedona one day! I sounds & looks so beautiful in pictures. I've never been west of Texas. Have been to Canada, NY, Guatemala, all along the mid americas, but not NE coast or west. One day, we hope to do a vacation exchange there.

GATORGAL, SolShine, That's great that the 2 of you were able to meet & sounds like you hit it off together.

ROSALIE,sorry we've been missing each other...

StarChaser, would love the opportunity to meet you if our schedules allow. My email is on the BIO Board, email me if you're going to have any free time while you're here in Lafayette.

DEBELLI, I went to a HFS a friend of mine told me about while I was in Lafayette this am & found Almond butter for 4.79, Stevia for 13.99, some unsweetened Carobs, & a few other items, but NO Carbolite or Agave Nectar. I called the 1-800# for Carbolite & found out that they have no suppliers in LA at all. PHOOEE! :lol:

CATHYCATHY & RodeoMom, Glad to hear that both of you are doing so well on your first week on SB.

Well, I'm off to work 3-11 this evening, so I'll check in tomorrow...ooooooh, RELAY FOR LIFE tomorrow night...can't wait. I'll be walking 8-9 pm & then Sat, a company picnic with BOILED CRAWFISH! YUM YUM :wave:

Hi all :)

Don't have time for a long post to-day but just checking in to say Hi. I'm keeping on plan and the 2 pounds I lost two weeks ago and regained was off again this morning. Had a busy morning running errands. Just getting ready to go and do some cleaning up in the garden. Lots of left over leaves and crap from the fall. The weather is getting a bit warmer here and the sun is shining. (Does raking count as exercise?)

Kim - Glad to hear you are feeling better. I see you are a Maeve Bynchy fan. Have you read Tara Road. That was the last one I read and it was excellent. Haven't been able to get the new one from the library yet and I am too cheap to spend $40 to buy it in the store.

Viv - Sorry to hear about your Mom being ill. Hope she is soon better.

Amseraphim - Glad to see you are posting again and hope you are soon feeling better.

Hope to be on chat tonite.

Gotta run.

Bye :wave:

Marie.

Viv: You know when we look at pictures of ourselves, we are extremely critical.. We "zoom" in on our faults and lose sight of the overall picture!! Look at your pictures with new eyes. I can remember vividly what you are going through at 41.. It seems to me between 41 and 44 was the turning point. Somewhere in my forties (I'm 54 now eek! ) I caught a talk show on TV and they were interviewing a woman who wrote "The Invisible Woman"... I never got around to reading it but I think the whole point was what we women go through as we enter our 40s and 50s.. I always refer to this as my awkward stage much like those pre-teen years.. Just like the pre-teens, no longer a kid ... We are no longer young but we are not old either.. Enjoy today we never know what we will be facing tomorrow.

Thoughts are with your family.

Boy.... this cough syrup has got me feeling pretty goofy.:spin: Thought I would give you all a good warning in case this post turns out weird. Okay, I thought that March was gone - In like a lion, out like a lamb - isn't that how it goes??/ Anyways, I am getting a bit irritated at the windy conditions we keep having. Mind you, I love GENTLE breezes... that DO NOT keep blowing down limbs, moss, etc.... I will NEVER get my yard cleaned up. I have been planning on planting a garden, but with the weather and the wedding, I haven't been able to get that project accomplished :rolleyes:

Viv- I enjoyed our chat today. I had MAJOR AOL probs and got booted!!!!!! Then could not get back on. I don't have an email address for you or I would have emailed you and elaborated on the question you had asked as I was quickly knocked off the system :(

Glory - Welcome back from your month long hiatus. I did wonder where you were, but didn't ask :o Yes, let's keep giving each other plenty of support and feedback. As far as being in the same boat, make sure there are PLENTY of life jackets to go around, :lol:

Melf - Congrats for the loss yesterday AND today. After that 5 mile jaunt, you are being rewarded nicely :D

Rosalie - Guess what?????? RAKING DOES COUNT AS EXERCISE!!!! Not to mention you are using all kinds of muscles. Would you like to come help me in my yard??? :^:

I will try to get back later, if I am not completely "drunk" from my meds. I will also try to make the chat. Good Thursday afternoon to all.............

Hey Gals!:wave:

Thought I'd get on here and get in a post before Eli comes home. Nothing exciting here to mention today, my life is a bore most of the time.

GLORY, whatever your Mother says, unfortunately you have to let in in one ear, but let it right out of the other. You know how I feel about people like my Grandmother-if it's not my weight, it's something else, there is no pleasing a person who is so critical-I learned that the hard way. What a relief I felt when I finally gave the "I don't care" attitude to what she does and say-like a big weight was lifted off my shoulders. UGH-women like your Mom and my Grandmothers just tick me off royally!:mad:

SPARKLE, geez, that breakfast of yours, I couldn't imagine eating that much!!! I'm sure you burn it off quickly though, you cease to amaze me!

VIV, sorry kiddo, you are NOT getting any sympathy from me girl! You look great-stop complaining. It's true what VR says, we are all very critical of ourselves, me probably more so than anyone else. What we see is NOT what others see, as we know all our little flaws. And you want to speak about thighs-I'm SURE you can wear shorts-I can never wear shorts as long as I live. You've heard of BETTY DAVIS EYES-well, I have my GRANDMA BETTY'S THIGHS!! My thighs hang and are so wrinkled they look like they belong on an 80 year old woman, not on me. Trust me, yours are probably wonderful!! I'd trade with you any day without even seeing them!

MARGARET, I get WW tortillas at the HFS, they are also fat free-they keep them in the refriderated/frozen food section, since there is no preservatives, they go bad quicky, so I suggest keeping them in the freezer and taking one out when needed. I think the brand I get is CEDARLANE. Glad to hear the poll has helped increase your water intake. I'd like to see it posted again in the not to distant future and if anything changes. I find it so much easier to drink from the bottle, I hate drinking from a glass. I just carry mine wherever I go and sip as much as I can-some days it's easy, others I think I will gag if I even drink a little-but it does make a big difference when I drink, I definitely see better losses. So with that thought, keep on chugging!!!

MELF, CONGRATS! That's a great loss. I hope you make your mini goal, but if not, you surely will be close to it!!! I make mini goals and even though most of the time I don't acheive them by my set date, it's always shortly after. 5 miles - wow!!! I know that feeling of walking in the heat and humidity-it's going to get bad during the summer, but I know we'll both still be hitting that pavement!! Glad to hear you got some almond butter, the stevia sounds expensive, but probably not the one I get, you must of gotten it in quantity, not the little packets, or at least I hope not, at the price. Poop on the Carbolite-maybe you can pursuade someone to get it in that has an ice cream shop-sure would go well there!!!

ROSALIE, glad to hear those found pounds are no more around:) Yes, raking does count as an exercise-really! I'll have to find out the stats and let you know, but I know I've seen the info recently.

AMSER, are you feeling better? Any e-mail addresses you need for anyone, hit the BIO BOARD:)

Gotta run, Eli just got home, time to make dinner. See you all at the chat at 9:15pm est tonight!

Debbie
194/132/129
Miami, FL

WOW all you walkers are getting me inspired!!
I think im gonna get out there today and work some muscels.
Got on my bike yesterday for the first time since falling off so I have my confidence back now.
MELF Your'll be at your 150 in plenty of time by the sounds of it and I really like your signature. We are the same weight and my mini goal is to get into the 140's.
MARGARET what is happeneng with the schooling at the moment over there?
I think your school year may be very different to ours here in NZ. Our children started there new year at the beginning of Feburary and are breaking up today for their first holidays.
GLORY good on you for sticking up for yourself and our WOE :) at least her challenge shows you how dedicated you to this are cos i know that if I wasnt and felt a little shaky about what I was doing Id be getting a little interested and open more to others suggestions.
My mum just sticks her nose a little too far sometimes too and although I know she means well I feel like biting that darn nose just the same :lol:
SPARKLE thanks for the vote of confidence :D in my ability to outwill the sugar munchies :lol:

So who was talking the price of bananas??
They always seem to sit around the $1.99 a kilo mark here (1 kilo = 2.2lb). and thats about .80 cents in US dollars.

hope you enjoy your day or evening depending on your time zone ,Jenny (its 9 am here)

And it's chicken, what a SURPRISE! It's only 4:30, I will have finished by 5:30, and will be asleep by 8:30. It's been a long week already.

VR: Thanks for the suggestion about the oats. It should make a difference.

MELF: Are crawfish any cheaper down there? They haven't come down in price much here, and I dearly love the little bugs.

AMSER: That cough medicine would probably make me hyper, it usually does. Maybe that would burn calories, hmmm?

DEBELLI: I'll look at the HFS for the tortillas, since I think the ones I have seen at the grocery store are not all WW. Thanks for the info.

BEE: We have 8 more weeks of school, and then will be out until the middle of August. I know it's different from NZ, where I understand children begin first grade on their sixth birthday no matter what time of year it falls. I think that would drive me nuts as a teacher, but NZ literally wrote the book on teaching kids to read.

Gotta go, happy SF eating till tomorrow.

Amseraphim Do you live in down town Savannah? Or in the suburbs? I think Savannah is such a beautiful town. When we travel to S.C. we stop in Savannah, half way up there. We ususally stay in a B & B. There are lots of great ones there. Are you in the old city?

Sol Shine Take a turn down my street and drive into the subdivision about 1/4 mile after you turn off Oranole. You can check out to see if you think this would be a good walking route. It is real shady, and no dogs.

Talking about walking, I did 1.5 miles yesterday on the treadmill and my shoulder DID NOT HURT! :) I went back to the gym today and lifted weights for 30 min. I think the man there, who is very interested in helping his customers lose weight, will count my calories for me. I told him what I ate yesterday and he said I did not eat enough. Only about 1000 cal. :eek:
So I told him I would start writing down what I eat and he can figure out the calories. I just hate to do all that adding and figuring with books, etc. It is too much like a confining diet.

I'm gonna play tennis tonight if it does not rain. It has been overcast all day and looks like rain. But so far it has held off. I was rained out last week.

The water drinking definitely has been easier since I got the 25 oz. bottle. I just fill it up four times and try to get four bottles down. That gives me 100 oz!!! Easy, if I remember to drink.

Gotta go.

EVENING EVERYBUDDY :D

Hope everyone is having a good evening...I just finished supper and after reading Margaret's post, am wishing I was there....CHICKEN....YUMMMMMMMM

Friend of mine runs a hfs, and I stopped in after work. When I told her of my "mission" to stop smoking, she immediately told me about these amazing little toothpicks that are soaked in "tea tree oil". Once of her customers used the whhile he was "quitting the stix" and they helped him. i bought some and they do work...
Also I read about the research on L-Glutemine...
it is given to alcoholics to ease their cravings in rehab, and to obese people to cut their cravings for sugar and refined products. I bought some of that too...figured double duty with me.....if it works for the two above people and thier problems, why wouldn't it work for "cigerette cravings too? Can't hurt that's for sure! I'll let you know...

Hope everyone can make it to chat...Tuesday would work for me, I don't watch anything but NYPD at 10pm
on that night. What ever is decided will be fine for me.

See everyone later,
BOB

Hi everyone-

I think I ate too many carbs today. Oh well, I'll be better tomorrow.

Rosalie...You can get M. Binchy's new book at Sam's Club for $15. It was great. I have read everything she's ever written.


DEBELLI...how can you live in FLA and NEVER wear shorts??? I'm curious to see how the shorts will feel on me this summer!! I've been looking at tankini bathing suits. I bought one last year and I LOVE IT. Your bathing suit never rides up on you! I'd like to get another one..so comfortable.

SolSHine...I have the same mantra in the morning but its at 6:30, not 4:15!!!! Holy Moly. That is early. It is wonderful to get everything done!! That turkey mignon sounds yummy!

FROG...what a story about your "friend". She sounds like a real a**. Let's hope one day she sees the light and turns herself around.

Asperaphim..glad you're back. I can barely keep up with this board!!! Sorry if you felt neglected. You are an important part of the board. We all have our own special place here.

VIV...totally with you on the thigh thing. I keep bending over and looking at them straight on wondering when they are going to slim down!! Oh how I wish I had measure them before I started. I certainly must have lost something there...but I just can't see it.

MargaretA...I mix Kashi with Uncle Sam cereal and it really helps the texture. I actually look forward to a bowl of it! I've been mixing the Uncle Sam's in plain yogurt. I think I'll try the kashi too!


MELF..good going on the weight loss and walking. I was able to walk outside today for the first day since who knows when. It was glorious.


BEE..had no idea you are from NZ. Margaret is right when she says modern day reading instruction was born in NZ. Marie Clay, etc. It's kinda cool to think someone across the world is also sharing the SB way of life.

BOB...you go girl. Day four!! Whoo Hooo!

Probably won't be at the chat...I'll see what's up at 9:15 and what DH is up to. Who knows, you may see me!

Gotta go for now ladies. Remember...I have read all of your posts which translates that I thought of each and everyone of you today...even if I didn't mention you here!!! :)

Hugs-
Ashley

Looking forward to the chat tonight. Hopefully Gov. Davis will through with his speech by 6:15p. Anxious to hear what he has to say about our power problems. I turned off the refridg/freezer in the garage today and had to make room for everything in the house. Makes me sorry I shop at Costco. I have tons of nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds) and they keep well in the freezer. The bright side..... there is noooo room for ice cream!!

BigO: Who makes the toothpicks. I would like to pick some up for someone..

Debbie: Love the Grandma Betty's Thighs :lol: .... I think we all pick up at least one family "heirloom" that we would just as soon not have! Gotta get some pants like yours. Where do you get them. When I went for my walk today it was too warm for long pants but too soon "white legs" to put on shorts.. I wore crops but would like something that holds it all together!! There are TJs in Arizona..

Melf: Where are you going on vacation?? I'm sure you will reach your goal before then..

MelG: I can't remember if I thanked you for the Sedona information... :angel: Checked out a few things today and there is a Macys in Phoenix. There is probably quite a bit of shopping there...

Gotta run........ no dinner planned!!

Hi everyone

Great to read all the posts. Sorry I don't have time to respond to all. We leave tomorrow, early, so won't have time to post.

I want to try and read the posts this coming week--if my husband will let me use his work internet connection. If not, I'll have to catch up somehow when we return.

I'm proud of everyone's effort on the board and the caring and sharing that everyone does. Thanks for letting me be a part of the group.

It will be a challenge to stay OP in Myrtle Beach, but I'm taking some of "my" food along and will try to find stuff at the grocery stores there. Here's to everyone having a great week and may the metal monster be kind to everyone!

Karen

ASHLEY and MARGERET I dont know what you mean about modern day reading instruction coming from here , but I do "mother help" in my 9yr olds class on Wednesdays.
Ive helped with the reading in school while all my children have been young. Having someone to listen to them reading is something they seem to remember and I still get 17 yr olds calling out "hello Mrs Honeycombe" from across the street. :)
Children start school full time the day they turn 5 .

I would have thought it would be more work to have a sudden influx of a new children at one time than to have them fitting in one at a time.

Oh well time to make some lunch and I have yummy smoked chicken breast :D
Jenny

Veronica the sticks are made by THURSDAY PLANTATION The front of the container (which looks like a clear tic tac box) says: THURSDAY PLANTATION TEA TREE AUSTRALIAN CHEWING STICKS
They're actually quite tasty!

See everyone in chat!!!

BOB

I "found" this list of questions and answers on one of my sugarbusters searchs. May be of interest to some.

http://www.sugarbusters.com/sbfiles/questions/questfirst.html

WHERE ISSSSS THE CHAT ROOM???????? :cry:

I am late anyways, but was gonna try to see if anyone was still there!!!!! I am completely lost here :?:

AMSER - Go to the top of this page to "friends", then "java Chat" enter a user name. Once in click on the tab for rooms and look for the SB room.

Chat again Tues @ 9:15
Good LucK

BigO: Thanks for the name. I will look for them. Actually I know a couple of people that would probably like to try them.

Whew! It’s late and I’m just now doing my evening post. Thursdays are busy in the evenings what with survivor and the chat. Anyways, had a great day. The weather was great. I think I’ll be breaking out those capri pants pretty soon. Oh, and I’ll finally get to wear my lovely new FL sandals. I can’t wait. Need to get a pedicure before then though. Hmmm, there’s always something!!!

I think I ate too much for supper tonight. Feeling really full. I need to watch my portion control. I won’t be surprised if I’m up tomorrow morning.

FILLISE---I loved what you said about being just as committed today as you were the day before and so on and so on. This is so true. Once I get a sizeable chunk off, I ALWAYS get the big head and become SATISFIED. Big, huge, MONSTROUS mistake on my part. Must keep this little mantra of yours at the very front of my brain.

FROG---I am (for the FIRST time) speechless about that woman you know . . . I’ve stopped calling her your “friend”. She’s really got the problems!!!! (understatement)

CATHY---5:15????? A.M.?????? Wow, I am impressed!!! That’s awesome and shows that you are so serious and ready for a change. I try pealing myself out at 6 and can hardly do that. Hey, who said you shouldn’t weigh yourself everyday. I just started weighing myself everyday and I LOVE IT. It holds me accountable each and every day. And I’m not obsessing about it, I just get up and weigh and write it down on a chart I made. Then at the end of the week I figure out my weekly average. But am still using my WIW for reporting to the board. Go ahead and weigh. I’m almost positive that Deb weighs pretty often. Whatever WORKS FOR YOU . . . that is what is right. If you hadn’t gotten on you wouldn’t have seen the needle nosedive, right????

GLORY---Mothers . . . no comment!!! Glad you stood your ground. You are right and (no disrespect to your mama) she doesn’t have a clue. When your weight goes and stay, I hope you will kindly remind her of that conversation about the subway diet. I mean the fact that you have lost 90 pounds should mean that you know what you are talking about!!! I would certainly listen to any advice or opinion you had on the subject. Ugh. What can you do but shake your head and vow never to be that way. Right?

CHRIS---Your omelet sounded groovy. I’m going to try that. Why did you put the yogurt in the microwave??? Just wondering what I should do with that?

VIV---About that “hot, young, thing” comment . . . I don’t mean to burst your bubble!! Ha!!! Just teasing!!!! We can all be hot and young (it’s all a state of mind!), we just need ot have the right attitude. Like I know this woman who has a pretty big butt. (I don’t think any less of her, because mine is large also!) But the difference between her and me is . . . she likes her big butt and she likes showing it off. Tight pants (I’m talking REAL tight!) tucked in shirts or tight sweaters. No problem for her. I’m wearing my usual gunny sack fare and wondering how she can stand it. Maybe she’s saying the same thing about me. Who knows??? Why did I start this . . . oh yeah, it’s all attitude. As far as you know puffy and squishy are “hot” right now. I’d never argue.

MARGARET---SB pizza??? I’m so jealous. That sounds really good. If you like yogurt, try putting the puffed Kashi in with them. Sort of takes away that “packing crate” feeling. I was thinking the EXACT same thing today when my PK started flying all over my desk because the plastic tupperware container gave it static. Eeeek! What a mess!!

MELF---You are an animal!!!! Five MILES????? That’s really so much and in such extreme weather. Wow!!! Don’t be expecting me to be reporting that kind of stuff when it hits 100% humidity here. I am a HUGE wimp. However, the more weight we shed the more easily we will be able to move our bodies!!!

ROSALIE---Yes, I like Maeve Binchy. She tells a great story. I could send you my copy when I’m done. I got it for free at my work. It’s paperback so let me know. I think one other person at work wants to read it when I’m finished.

I have to go get my neck sucked tomorrow. No, it's not a romantic evening. I have a lump on my thyroid that's been biopsied twice and has been cancer free. It's just a cyst that is filled with some sort of liquid. Anyways, it's been six months since my last visit to the ENT and it's time to aspirate again. It's not a big deal and I have a teeny crush on the doctor. Just one of those Kimmyland crushes, nothing in the real world, of course. Anyways, tomorrow I'm going to ask him about what it would take to get rid of the damn thing. It's really starting to bug me. I'm afraid he'll say he has to take out the whole thyroid and I really don't want to do that. I just want to find out what he thinks the chances are of this thing turning ugly. It's nothing really big. Ask Orange and Deb . . . I bet they didn't even notice it. You can only see it when I swallow and you are looking at my neck. Say a prayer that it's okay. I never expect any bad news on it, but still have a flicker of worry running through my brain until the results come back.

Well, good night, dear ones. Hope you all have a lovely beginning to the weekend. I’ll be thinking of you all and wishing you obedient and gracious scales. See you tomorrow.

Take care.
Kim
185/172/139

Thx Frog for the directions...... I figured it out though, all by myself :o

I really had fun chatting with those that were still hanging around.......karen, marie, and cheri. We also met a new person and encouraged her to join in this WOE!!!!!! Rosiefan, come on in to the SUGARBUSTER WAY OF LIFE, :lol:

Kim... I will say a prayer for you and the procedure tomorrow. Let us know how it all goes.

Guess I will go do another "shot" of that potent cough syrup and hit the sheets....:yawn:



CLOSEST PIC I HAVE TO SNOOZING -----------

Hi Everyone. Well I'm sitting here all by my lonesome at 1:30am. Now I remember why I don't like the evening shift, cause I'm too wined up when I get home at 11:30 & can't just settle down & go to bed, so here I am.
At least I'm off Friday & can rest, maybe sleep in.

DEBELLI, , The Stevia I bought is a 60 ml(2oz) bottle for 13.98... Didn't realize that it came in packets. Haven't tried it yet, but plan to tomorrow.

BEE, Didn't realize we were the same weight. I am hoping to make my final goal 130-135, but not sure yet. When I had lost all this weight before, I got down to 156 & stalled there. I assumed I was at a comfortable weight & that I should stay there. I was wrong. That is still over-weight for me & need to continue losing till I am at a healthy weight no matter how long it takes! BTW, thanks for posting that Q & A site. Hadn't seen that one before. Will sure check it out later.

MARGARET, To tell you the truth, I am not sure how much the crawfish are by the lb live. I think about $1.50, but I could be way off. I saw a sign at a drive through boiler place the other day & it said $13.99 for 3 lb boiled. I'm not sure if that includes potatoes & onions with it, but probably not. I have not eaten boiled crawfish in a couple of years. They are just too expensive. And if you buy the tails, that's $8-9.

BOB, Hope those new remedies from the HFS help out.

ROSALIE,yard work always counts. That's not easy. Glad to hear you're getting to do some outside things again with the weather changing.

OVERCOME, Glad to hear that you're finally getting some spring weather your way. It's about summer here already.

GATORGAL, You really do alot of different fitness things, wow, walking, tennis, & gym. I read an article the other day that said it is good to do more than one type of activity like that.

VR, You'll sure are having a time with the energy crisis out your way. Sure hope things get better with that before the hot days of summer are upon you. We are planning to go back to New Smyrna Beach, FLA in June. It's along the east coast, just south of Barbee & Annette.

KAREN, Hope you have a great vacation in Myrtle Beach. We'll be right here to welcome you back on your return. I'm sure you'll find legal stuff around if you just read labels & be cautious about your choices.

QUILTER, Animal! GRRRRRRRR :lol: Girl, I even surprised myself. I wasn't even sure if I'd be able to get out of bed today, much less go to work, but I woke up & did some stretching exercises before I hit the floor. Kim, I sure hope you get some encouraging words from your Dr. tomorrow. Ouch, that must hurt. Do they do needle aspiration? Local anesthetic? My prayers are with you my friend.

AMSERAPHIM, Don't feel bad about not being able to find the Chat Room...:lol: I was the same way a couple of weeks ago. Someone said it was there at the top of the page, but I couldn't find it either. Sure hope you lose that cough soon. Is that cough syrup SF??

Well I'm going Nite Nite :yawn:

Evening ladies!

Veronica, isn’t Maui awesome?

Quilter, that wasn’t me on the bold and underline but it’s a neat trick isn’t it? On the other forum Martin just upgraded to beta 4 of vBulletin and if the gals here upgrade, just wait ‘till ya’ll see the new toys in v 4!!!!

I use yogurt in the omelette instead of milk ‘cause it gives a little more oomph. I put it in the microwave for a few seconds so that it will won’t be lumpy and will mix easily with the eggs. A brand without gelatin, like Brown Cow or Stonyfield Farm (both yummy) works best.

Ann, well sometimes I try to think of how my honesty makes other people feel. I hate to put other people in a position of having victimized me....as I’ve done a million times in the past.

Froggie, the spewed wine story was just PRICELESS!

Susan, great job on five weeks of staying on program. Yes, I know one day this idea will be old to me too but you are right, right now I am SO ENTHUSED! (The zeal of the convert) I’m driving everyone nuts “in real life.” Sending positive vibes on your knee problem...OUCHIE!

Cathy your progress is amazing! I’m motivated by your success. It’s great that you are getting the exercise in first thing. I think this WOE is magic!!! With advance planning, it’s really easy to stick to and produces RESULTS. I suddenly thought of all these months that I have been struggling for recovery and literally crying my eyes out at my lack of progress, but at the same time, spending my evenings stuffing myself with pizza and beer and smoking cigarette after cigarette with my roommate. (Of course this WOE totally changed our relationship but I digress.)

RodeoMom, I’m glad you’re feeling better too!

SolShine, you are so warm and caring in your posts. You really are a ray of sunshine. I was being a bit bossy with the breakdown, but if there is one thing that I would like to convey here, it is that there is no magic or mystery to success, only common sense and simple math! Notice I didn’t say it was easy....only simple if we can get past all that excess baggage in our heads!

Dashing Debbie, interesting insight on the calories. I know that I will have to adjust to less when I get WAY down to your weight! It’s kind of a scary thought but I know that I can adapt.....when I was a teenager I didn’t know anything in between literally starving, and pigging out until I was sick. I learn slowly but I do think I’ve learned to be moderate (my friends would laugh at the idea of my being moderate!).

Oh and until I’m blue in the face: save your posts as you go along!!! ;)

I tend to eat the most in the mornings and less at night...but yeah I do eat a lot and so long as I’m eating the RIGHT foods its better for me than eating less. I was thinking this morning, I can’t BELIEVE I used to eat at Jack in the Box almost every single morning! Or McDonalds....a breakfast combo PLUS a sausage McMuffin or biscuit. After now 11 days of eating ONLY home-prepared foods it seems like a far-away nightmare.

Glory, your mom is a real peach but you are strong enough to handle her! My mom drives me CRAZY but really, she does mean well she just doesn’t know any better. I am glad you feel safe talking about your weight. I was so ashamed my whole life to admit my weight even to myself and when I started telling my friends that was the beginning of freedom for me! It took years but then I told everybody even guys. It was amazing that I could do that. But the benefit is that the number seemed like a horrible, terrible shame....like being a child molester or something awful. The more times I repeated it the more it lost its black magic. I am honestly proud of where I am....if I had continued the way of life I had set up for myself at the age of 22, I would have gained ten pounds a year and wouldn’t be leaving the house right now!

Viv... I notice that your title says “dieting, stressed out mom.” Well that really puts a frown on my face. “Dieting” has all kinds of negative connotations, like eating lettuce for two weeks until you finally “give in” and eat that box of doughnuts on the coffee cart! And stressed out? Attitude is everything girlfriend and I hope to see you with a more positive one in the future! (I know, you can go ahead and slap me now.)

Margaret, I love eggs for breakfast...one of the things that wakes me up in the morning!

Mary, congrats on the walk although it was painful!

Marie thanks for stopping by and saying hi!

Bee, DON’T GIVE UP ON THE BIKING! I have faith that you can do that too. It’s so much fun!

Gator-grrrrrl, good job on the exercise. Yes 1000 calories is way too little bit for just about anybody. I don’t like writing down my food either but I do it when I feel I need to because it helps me to be aware of what I’m doing and live in the present moment. It’s so easy to slip into denial. Here’s a tip ya: just guesstimate. I round everything up to a hundred calories and it takes me about 30 seconds to total everything up.

Orange, I know you will succeed giving up the cancer sticks! Roomie just lit ANOTHER CIGARETTE! This is driving me nuts but it’s a test and I know I will pass! (I have a terror of failing tests.)

Ashley...thinking of you too!

Karen, you’ll do fine on vacation!

Whew! There I reach the end and I’m quite sure I didn’t miss ANYBODY this time around! ;)

I have a couple very exciting things to report. First of all I found out for sure that I will be going on a business trip in May to stay at the exclusive Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, VA. (Look it up here) (http://www.preferredhotelsandresorts.com). It’s like a resort vacation, light on meetings and heavy on massage! This is the second year in a row that my boss and I have been invited. She was the top producer for this pension plan we sell. It was a lot of fun last year at La Posada in Santa Fe and I’m really stoked to be invited.

The more exciting/scary part is that it’s about an hour away from where my ex-boyfriend lives in D. C! It’s been a year since I last saw him and I declined to go to my friend’s college graduation in N.C. because I didn’t want to deal with seeing him. So now I’m going to see him but I’m not “chasing” him so what kinda sign is that. I haven’t told him yet....

The next exciting thing is that I spent my ENTIRE hour (even five minutes over!) of cardio today rollerblading WITHOUT STOPPING. Only a few weeks ago I couldn’t do half a mile without stopping to rest! It’s like I’m living in a dream where it’s possible for me to do this, when I couldn’t for so long! (Because I could only manage to get it together enough to practice once every few months) I measured the distance in the car later and I covered well over six miles!!!!! This was quite late at night at Ala Moana park and it was eerily beautif there. There was a huge group doing Polynesian dances and playing drums on the precious, narrow strip of pale sand we call Ala Moana beach. It was really amazing. There was even a small hill...a bridge that went uphill sharply for about eight feet, and then down. I was terrified. I was thinking of my emergency plan even as I started up the hill. I didn’t make it and had to walk sideways. Then I went downhill, thinking, if I’m going to eat it tonight, I’m going to eat it here! And at that moment, I did, skidding spectacularly on one buttock for about three feet before coming to a stop. There was a guy sitting there watching everything of course. So I ignored the pain and got up like nothing happened. It wasn’t so bad to fall, especially when I was expecting it. It’s not going to stop me! (if you skate, ALWAYS wear wristguards even if you wear NOTHING else!)

In other news I’m very disappointed in the way things are going with my roommate. It was fine so long as I was doing the same things he was: watching movies, smoking cigarettes and lying around. But now that I’m AWAKE we are growing apart rapidly. I’m sure that the “blame” does not lie entirely with him: I’ve gotten very impatient lately, and ENTIRELY focused on my new routine.

Well it’s quite late and I still have to put away the laundry. Everybody have a WONDERFUL Aloha Friday and talk to you tomorrow!

Lots of love,

Chris

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE

It is a beautiful day here in Port Orange, Florida. I was hoping that I culd have slept through today and just get on to Saturday. This day is going to be complete madness.
Pick up my paycheck at school, run to the Party Store one more time, get hair done at noon, clean pool again, set up for the rehearsal dinner (do not even get me started on that), and then go decorate at the club for reception.
Tomorrow morning go and get flowers at 7:15, girls go get their hair done, get everybody dressed, get to the Gardens at 11, ceremony at noon, then to the reception.
Sunday go over to newly weds home for cook out and open presents. Then come home and COLLAPSE!!!!!
My weight is doing fine but know I need to eat more than I have been doing - just do not seem to have enough time.
I know this may sound crazy but you have to eat to lose weight. Cutting back or go without eating does not lose the weight! I am still at 183-185 -- no problem.
Our son is here and his boss, George and me, tonight Lori, Melissa, Sam, Andrea (niece) and boyfriend and who ever else may happen to show up.
I have that Bed and Breakfast sign out for right now. Had to take 1 year old boxer to the vets -- too soon to tell if she is pregnant(totally unplanned) and hope to god I do not have to put out the Maternity Ward sign!
I go to Mayo's in Jacksonville on the 12th and hope I have a good report.
This next week it is supposed to be sunny and up into the 80's and possibly the low 90's. I will be going to the beach - I hope.
I would like to thank you all for nice messages to me. Quilter - to you in particular.
Everyone -- I am sure you have found out by now that we are all here to support everyone - whether it has to do with WOE or not. We do not intentionally mean to hurt anyone or step on toes. It is great seeing the different insights on things.
Would it not be awesome if we could ALL meet somewhere?
I will probably not be on for a while. Think about me. Oh and BOB - good luck on your smoking. I have smoked since - lord knows how long. I quit every time I was pregnant -- guess I need to go that route again - NOT! Whenever I have quit I go cold turkey. Just have not reached that point yet. It will happen one of these days. Kind of like going on a diet - you know?
Will miss you Debbie. Wanted to come see you this next week - our spring break. But I do believe Justin will have to go back to Georgia -- timing is everything. It has been great having him here -- he is a neat 25 year old man - he always knows what to say to me and is the biggest tease you have ever seen and loves to do things that will piss me off. We were shopping yesterday and I was in one aisle. As I am standing there these purple ugly potholders came falling down. I am looking everywhere because I was in the sheet aisle. With that an employee comes around the corner and says - oh my goodness things are falling down. With that I hear this deep laugh. Justin - on next aisle over tossing potholders at me. I guess you had to be there.
Last story - I promise.
Went shopping last Sunday with oldest daughter - Lori. She is buying things for me at a regular store -- you know -- not one of those Lane Bryant stores ( which by the way I can not wear any pants from there - they are too big. So we are in the store and I had taken some bras to try one. Was a 44 DD and was trying to squeeze those pupppies in to a 42C. She looks at me and says - mom - you are hanging out below the bra and what you having hanging is about the size of my boobs. We start laughing and then she is just staring at me. She is a nurse and is use to seeing everything. She says I need to say a prayer to God and she says - Oh God please when I get to be my mother's age (59) please do not have my nipples hang on my waist. They are rather large but with age they get deflated and start hanging - like pancakes with bloopies on them. Now we are laughing so hard tears are running down our face. One of the employees comes over to the door and wants to know if we are alright. Physically - yes - mentally - no. It was a lot of fun. Sorry if I have embarassed anyone did not mean to -- at least I am not talking about being plugged up.
Well ladies - getting ready to write another chapter in my life. Keep the good thoughts - keep on WOE - it will happen. Remember I was once 320 and now I am 183. do not ever give up. Just think - I have only 18 more pounds to go for my goal! WOW! I am going to be a sexy senior citizen.
TAKE CARE
HANG IN THERE -- IT WILL HAPPEN.
Love,
Barb

MORNING ALL!!! Today looks like it will be a great day! The weather is looking good. They had predicted rain, but it hasn't started yet. So Miss Maddie and I are off to the park for a power walk. I'm so excited that our next door neighbors are finally home from FL. (That's one set of snowbirds gone, BOB, and how many more to go?) We really miss them when they are gone. It's just not the same without them here. And they have a cutie-pie little terrier who brings a lot of life to the neighborhood.

BARBEE---I'm hoping your weekend is 100% PERFECT. It will be . . . what a great thing to be celebrating. One of your children's happiness and future!!! Your dressing room story CRACKED ME UP. Didn't think I could laugh this early in the morning. Your kids are sure fun to shop with. Can't wait to hear all the details about the big event.

Gals, the chat last night was so much fun. Really enjoyed it. My apologies to FROG and ROSALIE . . . got a LD phone call and needed to get off quickly. Sorry I left so abruptly. I've now got my bro and SIL hooked on Survivor so they had to do their post show follow-up call. We are watching because we all love Rodger. Just the kind of person you'd like to know. Isn't it great to see someone so nice get to be on for so long? I thought during the first week, that they would chew him up and spit him out by week 2. How cool for him.

Thanks for the kind words about the drs procedure today. Yes, MELF, it is a needle aspiration, which I dreaded at first. But this honeypie dr is so good that it's over in a couple of minutes. Honestly, I woke up not feeling 100% and am thinking about cancelling my appt. Just don't feel ready to deal with it today. I'll give myself til 9:30 to decide. Maybe my walk will put me in a better frame of mind and body.

One thing I have to say is this . . . I am now all "Jonesed" about the exercise board. Went there and posted for the very first time this week. So now I'm telling myself if I exercise I get to post there and someone will read about it. (How self-involved is that????) Anyways, I think it's a great idea and it's really helping me. Still standing my ground at 172. I think I have that number firmly locked into place. (keeping my fingers crossed)

Everybody have a great day. I'l check back on later.

Take care.
Kim
185/172/139

Hey DEB, just got a tell you that I knew which one of the gals in the picture was you. :D I guess I consider you blonde next to Cher's haircolor. Is it actually more brown? I remembered what you looked like from other pictures you had posted. I need to get some pictures of me up here... We have a little do-hicky that will take a still from our videocamera and we can upload that. I'll get my husband on that. We haven't done Fanuil Hall as of yet...too cold and yucky until just this week. We are planning an excursion to the Museum of Science tomorrow, and weather permitting, we might venture out on one of the many walking tours.

Well, I've been eating very well, and very legally, I might add. Exercising like a fool too! Did 2 cardio workouts yesterday, as my daughter wanted to go to the gym, and then went again last night w/ my husband. Daughter (Jacque) and I are going to start going early in the a.m. so that she can be sure to get her workout in daily. Sometimes my husband (who she usually goes with) gets home too late from work to take her. SO, that means double duty for me! I'm not complaining...that should help the weight fall off!

Well, got to go. My son needs some help with his Language lesson.

Later Ladies!
Sara

Good morning all :)

Chris - Congrats on that one hour of rollerblading. Six miles in one hour is fantastic. Hope you didn't have any damage from your fall. It sounds so beautiful where you are and you are so expert at describing the scenes.

Melf - Sorry I missed you last night. I was up late but not late enough. Too bad for the 1 hour time difference. Congrats on that five mile walk. On my first walk acouple of days ago I did 2.4Km. That's about one and a half miles. Next time I'll try going a bit further.

Barbee - Have a wonderful day tomorrow. That was quite a hilarious shopping trip you had.

Kim - Thanks for the offer of the book. If you do send it I could send you the money for the postage. Meanwhile I will check out the online bookstores to see if I can get it cheaper there or check back at the library. Hope things go well with you to-day at the Doctor's - hope you decide to keep your appointment. Maybe you will be in a better frame of mind after your walk this morning.

Gotta run. I am off to aquafit class this morning and to badminton after lunch.

Have a good day everyone :wave:

Marie.

Good Morning SB gang!

Thank goodness it is Friday! I'm pooped - its been a long week! But I still got up at 5:15 and did my 30 minutes of walk aerobics before getting ready for work :smug: Glad to have that behind me.

I have a busy weekend (as always) but I will plan ahead and stay on program

Yesterday I had an apple on the way to work, oatmeal around 10:00, 2 burgerking hamburger patties and a big salad for lunch, 3 triscuits with some all fruit for a snack and then for supper I had a piece of grilled fish and some legal angel hair pasta. The pasta really helped to fill me up as I was really feeling hungry last night for some reason. My poor old body is probably searching for some sugar and just doesn't know what to think about all of this. I also had about 70 oz of water too!

The hardest thing yesterday was on my way home I stopped by Walmart and they were making fresh cotton candy (one of my favorite things in the world) but I DID NOT GET ANY!!!! whew! That was a major accomplishment for me!

Question??? Has anybody tried cooking their brown rice in their rice cooker? I know RodeoMom cooked some brown rice on the stove and it took about twice as long. I was just wondering if I needed to know anything or if anybody had any little hints about cooking brown rice in the rice cooker?

Sparkle: Over an hour rollerblading WOW!!!! and more than 6 miles at that! WOW WOW WOW! You go girl!

RodeoMom: Well did you get on that treadmill last night? If you did we want to hear about it! Also be sure and post it on the Exercise Board.

Enjoyed reading all the posts but I am at work and need to do payroll so I just don't have time to respond to them all.

Have a great SugarFree day!

cathy :wave:

Good Friday Morning Everyone!:wave:

Managed to get up a tad bit earlier, but still late for me. Got my walk in already, usual 4.5 miles-so far this week 22.5 miles with Sunday still to walk-take off Saturdays.

Down a 1/2lb, back to where I was before, 131.5. Still 2.5lbs til I can do the HAPPY DANCE:)

Thanks to everyone who was able to make the chat last night, it's always fun, and gosh knows, we do talk about the most "interesting" things! :lol: Seems a majority ruling of those who were there would like to change the chat to TUESDAY'S at 9:15-doing it a quarter after so those watching anything that ends a 9pm can have time for a potty stop before running to the computer-if anyone opposes this, please, let me know!:)

BEE, in Miami, if the bananas are on sale, they're about .39cents a pound-though I can sometimes find them 10 for .99cents. Curious to know what the price of the Joknal you bought was in US dollars, if you remember. Did you get your bike ride in yesterday? Thanks for posting the link to the SB Questions, there are others by individual Dr.'s as well.

OVERCOME, you see, there's a big picture of me in all the clothing stores with a pair of shorts pasted to my lower extremities with a big slash through it and big words NO SHORTS FOR HER. Trust me, you'd understand if you saw my thighs. I also have very large calve muscles that look awful if shown. My arms have a hump of fat on them, so I will never wear anything above my elbows, usually wear long sleeves. Definitely not that I wouldn't/don't want to wear some of these things, it's just that they won't look nice on me, trust me, I have tried.

VR, what did they say about your current electric problems there? We too are getting anothe rate hike this month-sucks! Really, I did have a Grandma Betty, and I truly inherited her thighs! The pants I have are the capri length black stretchy pants from JCPenney's, their SJB brand (Saint Johns Bay), they are comfortable and not thin like other brands, plus, I can't wear their regular stretchies, they are soooo long!

KAREN, if you get to read this while you are away, hope you are having a great time!!!!

ASMER, sorry I missed you at the chat last night:( but glad there were others still on there for you to visit with.

QUILTER, let us know how your neck sucking went. I know that's not fun at all. I had a cycst in my head, above my left ear that kept growing that they had to take out, not cancerous thank goodness, but just another notch in my surgery belt. And no, I never noticed a thing on you. Hope Maddie got her walk in, so you can both post on the exercise board!!!

SAS, nah, I'm definitely a brunette, but I do pay for blond in my hair! I'm surprised anyone even noticed the blond, I didn't think it looked so in the pic, esp with my hair clipped up. Is what you have to take a picture the SNAPPY??? If you can e-mail me a picture through AOL, I can get it loaded onto the site for you. Seems you are doing great with your eating and exercising-how old is your daughter that works out with you???

CATHY, I think from looking at what you ate yesterday, you need to have more protein in your daily intake, or as Sharon says, REAL PROTEIN, not that BK junk. I don't own a rice cooker, but plan on making some in my steamer soon. I love brown rice!

MELF, Eli is the same way when he works late. He says he can't just jump into bed, no matter how tired he truly is, he has to wind down, and usually won't come to bed until a few hours later. Let me know what you think about the stevia, remember, use just a tiny bit and increase, otherwise, you are going to hate it! Also, make sure you try to keep the moisture out as well as possible, once it gets hard, you can only use it by putting it in a mortar and hammering it with a pestle.:eek:

SPARKLE, I buy both those brands of yogurt, they are good. I found a recipe for pancakes that uses yogurt, will have to post it for you when I get the chance. Easy one! Honestly, I don't think you will have to adjust your calories that much as you head down on the scale, you are very active and I think you need those calories-so don't worry about it,at least not at this point. Hey, here's another exciting thing about your upcoming trip-if you have access to a car, you can go to TRADER JOES!!!! They have them up in the DC area! Congrats on that 6 mile experience you had despite the little slip up there.

BARB, where do you find the time with all you have to do to post, the day before the wedding-YOU'RE NUTS! I can only laugh out loud when I read the story of Justing throwing the mitts, and the experience with Lauri as I can totally relate with the second one, which is totally sad since I am 20 years younger than you!:eek: Have a wonderful time this weekend-give us a glowing report of the events when you have a chance:)

Time for me to hit the shower and do SOMETHING today! Will be back on later this evening.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!

Debbie
194/131.5/129
Miami, FL

Good Morning All!!

I can’t address everyone today, but I have read all the posts – y’all keep kicking it and taking names!! :cool:

Today I have my appt. with the endocrinologist. I’m hoping that I’ll get an answer to the PCOS thing. I also hope their scales confirm the Dr.’s scales – lending more credibility to my theory that my scale at home just doesn’t like me. :^:

Nick has left the island!! I’m thinking the last three are going to be Colby, Tina and Keith. The last 2 will be whoever Colby likes the most. Now, Amber, COULD pull a “Kelly” on us…..

Marie, I had eggs for b’fast this morning and I’m STILL not hungry!! There’s definitely something to having protein instead of Uncle Sam first thing! Thank you again!

Oh, new little trick I learned --- GatorGal, this may help with your page downloading – When I click on the thread I want to read on our SugarBuster forum, I noticed at the top of the page, near the center, there’s an option that says, “Go to first unread post” with a little arrow pointing down. If I click on that it automatically takes me to the end of the last post I read. I’m probably being a goober and you all already knew that, but just in case………….

About the thigh thing…..everytime I complained to my mom about my big thighs she just grinned and said she had given me a FIRM FOUNDATION. :lol: She wasn’t lying, but she didn’t have to be SO generous!!! :lol:

Have a great week-end!! :D

:wave:

In regards to your questions about Savannah.....

I don't live in downtown area or the suburbs. I am out in an unincorporated area that's out towards Tybee Island area. I have lived here all my life. Three houses total!!!!!!! And the 3rd I am in right now, it's actually right back next door to where I grew up :cool: I am truly blessed. I love it out in this area. We are on a creek. I am a river rat I guess you could say. I enjoy crabbing, fishing, shrimping, tanning, boating.....yadda, yadda :spin: The downtown area is like it's own enchanted city, filled with so must history and neat architecture. Savannah also has outgrown itself though in other areas. That is just part of progress though.

Mary - Ummm....the cough syrup probably IS NOT sf!!!!! Didn't think to ask. Will I have points taken away from me :o I will drink ANYTHING at this point that is going to get rid of this cough, and those yucky goobies!!!!!! :dizzy:

Cathyc- Great will power on resisting the cotton candy!! Just think you saved yourself from making such a STICKY mess :lol:

Debbie - You go girl on the 131.5!!!!!! Sorry I missed you at chat too. I was a late arriver. We were at in-laws last night. MIL got back last night from a trip to Europe!!!! I am so glad she is home :D

Sol - Let us know how appt with endo Dr goes. Hope you get the answer you want on your scale theory too!!!



Well... gotta go. Getting that whoozy feeling again. I think brunch might be a good thing - nice warm oatmeal to soothe this savage throat!!!!!!

Happy Friday to Everyone;

Good morning Ladies! The weekend is upon us. For me the weekend is harder on me when it comes to staying OP. Since starting this WOE, I've actually come to the point where I welcome Mondays because I can stay in a routine better during the week. Does that make sense?

VICTORY REPORT: I've been trying to "bump up" my walking distance. I've been stuck at 1.5 mi. a day for a week or so! Well, Wednesday I managed 1.7 and woke up Thursday morning barely able to move. Alot of pain in the calfs. By Thursday afternoon the pain was gone and I was able to walk a total of 2 miles, with no pain this morning! Of course I'm slow. It takes me 45-50 minutes to walk this, but I get there! My butt was dragging so low yesterday I had asphalt burns on it!!!

I bought me a walkman and had some of favorite tunes. Otis Redding, Robert Palmer and Aerosmith (musically, I'm very diverse). I know it's just a mind thing, but it really helped me keep going yesterday.

Just a few short responses:

QUILTER: Regarding your thyroid, I've been there and done that. Finally had my removed a few years back! Let me know if I can be of any help.

SPARKLE: I do look forward to reading you each day. You're a great motivator to me.

BOB: Kudos for quitting smoking. My Mama recently quit after 30 years. I'm so proud of her. I didn't realize how difficult it was for her. I have a whole new understanding of what people go through.

CATHY: I envy you and all the other early morning people! I wish I could get up early and do my walking before work. I get to work around 9:00 a.m. but I don't wake up until around 1:00 p.m. I'm not a morning person. Never have been....Never will be!!!

MARGARET and MELF: Crawfish prices are extremely high here in Baton Rouge. Over $3 per lb boiled. The tails are nearly $8.00 per pound. Unless you want to buy the imported tails, which I would never do.
There is a pizza place in B.R. called Louisiana Pizza Kitchen that is "sugarbuster friendly". You may want to try it the next time you're in town.

DEB: Thanks for being a great teacher, coach and cheerleader all in one! As I've said before, I want to be just like you when I grow up!!!!

Later,
StarChaser

I bought The Glucose Revolution because I wanted a good GI list. Now I'm totally confused. The yummy Ezekial bread is about a 53/54, but M&M's are 33? Regular (not ww) pasta is lower than whole grain rye Wasa crackers?

Is Sugar Busters not entirely based on the GI? A combo of the GI and no sugar? It just seemed that some low GI items were not sugar free.

I'm not saying I want free reign to gobble M&M's, but if someone could tell me how much weight the GI number should carry vs. the "whole grain/no sugar" concept, I would really appreciate it.

My other inner battle? Salad dressing. I love a big salad for lunch, but that requires more than 2 tbl. of salad dressing. I've been using Martin Bros. Blue Cheese which has 0 sugars (found at Whole Foods in the produce section, really good), but would it be worth it to switch to their low fat Ranch with 2 g. sugar per serving to reduce my fat intake?

One last thing...sorry I can't participate on the board as much as most of you. I don't know how you do it! I can barely read all the posts, much less respond to them all! I really do appreciate all of the information and the support you show each other. Just hope you don't mind that I pop in from time to time - usually to ask a question.

Just know that I'm cheering your victories and sending good thoughts your way!

One last Sedona thing: Phoenix has tons of stores and a Trader Joe's - anything you could need. However, it is about 2-1/2 hours away. My mom and her boyfriend make shopping trips there about once a month. Not that you can't find everything you NEED in Sedona, but you wouldn't be able to run over to pick up stuff from, for example, the Clinique counter on a whim.

HELLO LADIES:)

It's just another friday at the old nut house. :D hubby's still home sick.:cry: He really is such a baby.

Dayna says that she is now coming dwn with the cold. Oh help me please.

Deb: I just have one thing to say. My thighs have yours beat by along shot. years ago when my weight was a problem I went to a Womens work out gym. Well the lady put me on a program with a vibrating belt. Well I use to sep into it one leg at a time and let it vibrate the fat away. Well she didn't tell me that if your use it to long it brakes the muscle down. So I have to live with this awful broken down inner thighs that I could never expose to the world again. Well enough of that.

Bee: No my Mom doesn't stop with the Nose she sticks the whole face in. Her opinion is the only opinion that works.

Beach: I miss you, hope your ok and not out of sorts like my hubby.

Karen: Which Myrtle Beach are your gong to we have on in Oregon. Hope you have a good time.

Quilter: I'm praying for you I have a cyst on my wrist andso I know what your going thru. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

Sparkle: I really do have to set you straight about Mom so that everyone will understand. She is not well meaning. She just wants to be boss and have it done her way. she trys to sabatoge me all the time by baking goodiesand things. She's just a medaling person. But yesI do love her. Just don't like some things about her.

Well I'm so in need in the kitchen the sickies want food. love to all Glory :wave:

Well, it was morning when I started reading the messages. :lol: Slept late & still dragging this am. I'm feeling really tired. Guess it's because I'm usually up alot earlier. Think I slept too much, but want to be able to stay at the RELAY FOR LIFE events tonight. I thought about walking earlier, but since I will walk for 8-9pm I think I'll just wait. My mother is visiting for the day so that she can be here for the CANCER SURVIVOR WALK tonight. She had Thyroid Cancer 9 years ago & came through it ok.

SPARKLESCAMP, Terrific work out on those rollerblades, girl. I had to :lol: at your description of that 8 ft rise, the fall, & the on-looker. Good for you to just pick yourself up, dust yourself off & continue.

Barbee, Loved your Potholder & bra stories :lol: Was thinking about you last night with your wedding occasion this week-end. Sure hope everything turns out well.

QUILTER, I hope you have decided to keep that appt this am, you know, it's really best not to put it off. I :lol: at your self-motivation about posting on the exercise board...It's GOOD motivation & you're doing Fabulous girl...Keep it up. That 172 will be coming back down soon.

Sasahm, Good for you on all the trips to the gym. That article I read the other day said something about breaking up your exercises in 2 or even 3 shorter sessions if you can't or don't have time for longer sessions, so nothing wrong with you going twice a day, except the time factor if you are just too busy. I've been thinking about this gym for the summer months. Talked to DH about it & have to check out their prices.

DEBELLI, , Tried the Almond Butter on WW bagle this am.....yum yum. Tues nite chat sounds good. Hope to be there. Thanks for the tip that Stevia will get hard with moisture. It says to keep it refrigerated after opening.

ROSALIE, That 2.4km is not a bad start for the out of doors. Don't you enjoy that more than walking inside? Are you finally seeing signs of spring time? I hope so. I have yellow irises, yellow, white red, & pink roses all in full bloom right now in my yard. When I walked Wed, I smelled Honey Suckles, saw the Blackberries in bloom & all those Spring things around me. Sure is enjoyable.

CATHYCATHY Good for you...major accomplishment in passing up that cotton candy. YES, I have tried cooking the brown rice in my rice cooker & it was a major flop. Toooooo hard. Seems like you can never put enough water in it. I have found that the BEST way to cook brown rice is in the oven. I've done different casseroles type recipes with it & it's always PERFECT. I posted a recipe for Pork Chop & Brown Rice Casserole on the Jan recipe board http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?postid=19743#post19743
I have also done chicken & brown rice, takes about the same time...I always use chicken or vegetable bouillon instead of water...gives more flavoring.

SolShine, Hope your appt goes well & that you get the answers you're hoping for including the weight :)

AMSERAPHIM, No, you won't lose any points on the cough syrup, just if your weight goes up while you're taking it, you'll understand why. Sometimes it's necessary...when we're sick we have to do what it takes to get better. Is it prescription or OTC syrup? If it's OTC, there are some like Robitussin DM that we use for Diabetics with less or no sugar, not really sure which.

StarChaser, Was excited for you when I read your Victory Report. 2 miles is such an accomplishment when you were unsure about being able to do 1/2 mile when you started. The timing is not so important right now & as far as the soreness, it's because our muscles are so out of shape. We just have to PRESS ON DRAGGING BUTT & ALL! About the imported Crawfish...I agree 100%, I NEVER buy imported, no matter how much cheaper they are. Our farmers deserve our support. That SB friendly pizza sure does sound inviting. I haven't had pizza in so long. I need to try the pita pizza everyone talks about.

MelG, Have never seen the Glucose Revolution list or book, so I really can't answer your question about that. I do know that there are different ideas out there on Glycemic values. If I have to chose from low sugar or low fat...as in the salad dressing, I go with lowest sugar. But read the labels for ingredients that you know can turn to sugars like corn solids, etc. Like SB says," cut the sugars to trim the fats". As far as posting, I know what you mean about it taking so long to read & not having time to respond. I often sit here for hours reading, ( i read very slow) but what I do is open an empty "NOTEPAD" file & as I read, I make my notes & save it till I can finish reading. Then I copy & paste my reply. That's the only way that I can do it. Then I save the file & just cut out the responds but leave the names, that way I can reuse that file again & again. Anyway, like Debbie says, just a quick hello is good enough to let us know that you're out there & you're doing ok, need answers, etc. It's good to know that you're sticking with us.

BOB, Are you hanging in there today?

ANNETTE, Are you out there? Are you back home yet?

Have a good day ya'll :wave:

Hi everyone!

Sorry I missed most of the chat last night. I was reading over the posts and at about 9:30 I realized that I was supposed to be chatting with all of you at 9:15. I did get to talk to a few of you for a bit though and had a great time.

I started having a real problem with my right ankle. Years ago I broke it and have had tendonitis off and on since. Well, yesterday I got up and could hardly walk. I did some stretches and walked around the house a bit. It still hurt, but I put on my walking shoes and it felt a lot better. I could hardly feel the pain, so I went for my walk. Well, now it's a little swollen, not too painful but I keep taking Buffrin. Anyway, I don't think I'm going to walk today. Maybe giving it a days rest will help. I just don't want it to become so bad that I will have to be off of it for a long time. About 6 years ago I had cortisone shots for it and it lasted a long time. I might have to do that again and have special inserts for my shoes. :eek:


Kim: Thanks for the offer to get the almond butter for me. I did find it at the hfs closest to my house. "Who knew". Also I hope everything went well with your Drs. visit today.

Barbee: What a hilarious dressing room story. You are truely an inspiration. Thanks for sharing how far you've come. It helps to know that others are in the same boat and are making it and so can I. Thanks.

Debbie: Tuesdays and 9:15 sounds even better to me too. I am so happy for you getting closer to goal. I just know that one day soon you'll wake up and be there (or below).

Well I'm sorry I was unable to address everyone. You all are in my thoughts though. Have a great SB day and I'll be back on Monday to read the posts. (Going out of town this weekend).

Cheri
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HI Everyone:)

Well I am back from my two week trips. This past week I was away on a business trip. The best part is it was located on the beach. The worst part is I was responsible for a conference that had 100 attendees and the VP of the organization. Glad it is over.

I am up 5 pounds. I think the stress of running the conference lowered my will power and I stayed hungry all the time. I've decided to stop the maintenance plan and get back on the SB weight loss plan for the next month. Some of you may know that I had hit goal weight and stayed there pretty regularly until the past two weeks. Just a reminder to everyone that the weight loss is only about 1/4 the battle. The maintenance and keeping it off is 3/4 the battle.

I did walk everyday so I feel pretty fit but even walking I still ate way too much!

Glory: Thanks for asking about me...I missed ya'll too. My lap top is in the shop so I couldn't even check emails while I was away.

Deb: I briefly looked through the post...is Sharon ok?

Barbee: You are incredible. I saw you shaking your finger at me all week about my cheating. You are a great motivation to everyone.

BOB: How are things? It's baseball time....I know it is not the same thing as football but we can still keep up the SEC rivalry:D

Gator: You doing OK?

Rhoo: BEGIN AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!! You are so close to goal that you CAN NOT let yourself quit. Don't have anything in the house that is illegal and if you want something not on SB...go run around the block. ATTITUDE is everything and you have to make your mind up to get there. YOU ARE SO CLOSE!!!!!!!!! DON'T QUIT NOW!!!!! YOU Have the power to do this.

Lisa a a_ I think I got your name right! I had 80+ pounds to lose and SB did the trick. I had also gained alot of weight due to stress...both parents had cancer, and I have a very stressful job. This is the answer and the no sugar helps keep the blues away and walking everyday raises your natural mood lifters. Even if you only just walk around the block to begin with. Good LUCK.

To everyone else. Keep going. I am going to try and be on here everyday to keep my motivation up. See you tomorrow.

Anna
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Whewwwwwww.... thought I would NEVER quit coughing and hacking this morning:rolleyes: I am slowly trying to get back into a normal routine. My Dad and his wife are at the Masters for the weekend, so I have cat/house sitting duties. I went over there to put mail inside, check the cats' food, etc...... It really is a beautiful day. The sunshine felt good. When I got home, took a walk down to dock and check out the goings on.... nice and tranquil. I tried cranking up my little "putt-putt" boat, but the battery was weak. SOOOOO... industrious me found the battery charger and hooked that sucker up so my "putt-putt" will putt again:lol:

Star- I got a chuckle out of your desciption about your 2 mile walk. Sorta sounds like that expression - "skid marks in your undies" :o Look at it like this, your butt will really get in shape FAST!!!!! I am happy for your accomplishment. BTW... I have been doing TM for a month now and it STILL takes me 40 minutes to get 2 miles :dizzy: It's my short legs.

Glory - Would you like me to email you some Calgon???? I can kinda sympathize with the sickies though :( It has been no picnic for me either this week with this crud. With each new day I feel better though. They will too!!!!!!!!!!

Mary - It must feel great to walk for such a great cause and to know that your mom is a survivor!!!!!! Walk with your head held high tonight :D Thanks for not taking away my "point's, lol. I am taking Atuss-EX. I have kept the fact I may pick up a lb or so in the back of my head, in some situations we have to compromise.

Anna- WELCOME HOME!!!!! Try not to be so hard on that gain.. It's ALWAYS hard when we are away from home to completely be in control of our eating habits. It will drop off now you are back and can get back into your routine.......REMEMBER>>>WATERRRRRRR

Well, I need to free up the phone line. Who knows, George W. may have tried to call.... :smug:

Cheri - Hope that ankle starts behaving soon. Wish I had some advice. I am thinking of you just the same.

Good Morning/Afternoon.... whatever fits.

I've got my two babies in the air this morning! My daughter and grandson are in flight to
LA to go to Knott's Berry Farm for his birthday. He's been to Disney many times so she
wanted to do something different.

SparkleScamp: You are so right about Maui. I can feel you enthusiasm for SB in your post.
Don't lose that sparkle, sparkle!! I'm going to pick up some of the Stonyfield. I don't think
I've every seen Brown Cow. Can you imagine what that fast food breakfast was doing to your whole
system! Congrats on you upcoming trip

Frog: I think your friend has a problem that goes very deep. Sooner or later people show there
true colors.

Barbee: Happy Wedding ...... try to relax and enjoy it. Loved you stories. I have a 34 year old
daughter and many times she will look at me and say "Is this my future?".. She's in great shape as
I was at her age so she knows what time can do to a body! Hope all goes well at Mayo.

Quilter: Sounds like you're in a great mood this morning.Hope all goes well at the Dr. today..

Rosalie: Aquafit class and badminton... life is beautiful!! Sounds like a great day planned.

cathycathy: It's hard to pass up something that you love and haven't had in a long time.. I had no
idea that Wal-Marts had cotton candy.

Debelli: I'm going to Pennys this weekend to get some Deb SB'ing wear!! Power in California..
What power... they just had a TV bulletin that Pacific Gas & Electri has filled for Chapter 11
bankrupcy. Will have to look into a solar powered laptop!! Rates are going, going up. I think
they will try to keep it so the more you use over baseline the higher the rate. We are already on
what they call a Time of Use plan - Peak and Off-Peak hours because we have a pool and have to
run the filter. We always go way over baseline. The biggest scare is the way other states are
trying to attact business to move out of CA.. We just want our housing value to stay high until
we sell and move. The housing market here is extremely high so it is very easy to sell and pay
cash in another state.

MelG: Your making Sedona very enticing. My SIL's sister transfered from Seattle to Phoenix with Nordstrom.
Still shopping is just not a problem with all you can do on-line anymore. I would really need to
check out the DSL availability or at least cable modem because I could not survive without it.
Especially if I decide to contract after I retire.

GloryBI: Hope all the sickies are feeling better. You're gonna need a rest.

Gotta get back to work. Talk to you later. Raining day here, oh oh.... we're not supposed
to tell anyone it rains in California! oops

Debbie: Enjoy your Passover celebrating!!

Sorry about the mess on my last post. I tried to use paste from Notepad but my spacing is all over the map..

Hi Beach: Boy it seems like a long time since you've been on the board. I feel your pain as I am up from a lot of things that I was going through over the past few months. It is so much harder to start over.. I just keep going at whatever level I can make it to each day.. I know you will be down those few lbs in no time at all.

Hi everyone :)

I've had a busy day to-day. Aquafit class this morning and badminton this afternoon. Glad I didn't need to get out to walk to-day as it's been raining most of the day. April showers, hope they bring in the flowers!

Sara - Glad you are keeping up with the exercises and getting in some sightseeing.

Cathy2 - It's good to see you too keeping up with the exercises. Hooray for not succumbing to the cotton candy. I would like to add to what Debbie suggested about your menu yesterday. As well as more protein I would suggest you add some more vegetables. You didn't mention any with your supper. This should help to stop you being hungry. I find cooked vegetables are much more satisfying than salad. If I have salad with a meal I also like to have other veggies too, like green beans, cauliflower, broccoli, brussel sprouts, peas, etc. I've cooked brown rice both in the rice cooker and on top of the stove. I don't think there is any dfference in cooking time. It usually takes 50-60 minutes to cook. I don't use the rice cooker unless I have a large amount to cook. If I am only cooking one cup I find it easier to do on top of the stove. I use 1 cup of rice to 2 cups of water (after rinsing the rice) according to the package instructions. I would use the same amount of water either way. My rice cooker instructions says to use less water but when I have done it that way it doesn't always cook properly. It's a good idea to spray the bottom of the rice cooker with Pam or something similar to prevent sticking

Starchaser - Congrats on the walking - with just a little bit more each day you will soon be up there with the other walkers. It doesn't matter how long it takes you to get there. The important thing is that you are getting out there and doing what you can.

MelG - I don't have any answer as to why whole grain rye crackers are high gi but I think the reason the M & M's are low is because of the peanuts. Peanuts are very low gi, average about 14 according to the list, so the combination of peanuts and the sugar coating of the M &M's would keep the gi low. SB is based on low GI foods and low sugar. SB suggests that we avoid foods with more than 3 grams of sugar per serving. I don't think it is possible to eliminate sugar entirely.

GloryB - Sorry to hear hubby is still sick. Thery do like the attention when they are sick, don't they. Hope your daughter is not coming down with the same thing.

Melf - Yes it is good to get outside to walk for a change. The weather is beginning to improve here although we don't have any flowers out yet. The tulips are just beginning to come up. You're description of all the flowers really makes me envious for a warmer climate. I probably won't be out walking much for the next couple of days as I have to work the weekend (day shift) and probably won't feel like going out when I get home. We'll have to wait and see what kind of day I have and what the weather is like. To-day it was raining but I had other activities all day so it didn't really matter. I got my exercise in anyway with swimming and badminton. Hope you are feeling better this evening. Those evening shifts can really be hard on the system. Hope you have a good visit with your Mom and enjoy your walk tonite.

Cheri - Take care of that foot. If it is swollen and painful it's best not to walk on it any more than you have to.

Beachfan - WELCOME BACK Sorry to hear about the gain but we know you can get it off again. It's very hard when you are in a stressful situation to stick entirely to plan but once you are back on the wagon I'm sure those pounds will just fall off again.

Amseraphim - Sounds like that cough doesn't want to leave you. Take care and pamper yourself.

Everyone have a great weekend.

Bye.

Marie :)

Well Friday has gotten away from me!! This has been a wild week. When the interest rates drop, I get really busy...everyone wants to refinance their house! As Cathy used to say Job Security.

I see Cathy is not eating enought protein? Hummm that means neither am I. Sounds like a steak nite to me.

To all my California friends.. Move to Louisiana we have lots of power - Would love to have ya.

We are off to rodeo again this weekend. I will pack my SB legal food so I will stay away from the nachos. Katie has a new outfit for her horse, leopard print saddle pad and leg wraps :cool: Won't Joe (her horse) look good!

Have a good weekend everyone !!

Davenna

Just me with my usual inadequate post again....with all the things overwhelming me now, the board is overwhelming me too. I scan all the posts and try to get a feel for how everyone is doing, but unless I am sitting on my butt at work someone is always tearing at me and I just don't have the time to do this...or I need to exercise, or make dinner, or go to sleep! Next week I promise.

Thanks for all the reality checks about my "ego hissyfit". I'm glad you didn't see it as some stupid vanity thing. The best thing about it is I am determined to get to a point where I feel really good about it, despite any setbacks.

Tomorrow will be another setback. We are going to friends' (ah, relaxing, no family!) for our Seder and I know there will be unavoidable sugar. I will max out on the non-sugar items and take a polite taste ofanything with sugar. I managed to get to the market today and get my normal SB staples, so I'm stocked.

Parent Update: Dad is at the doctor's right now getting his full results :eek:. Iam trying to be calm; ignorance is bliss. Mom is being released tomoro with NO diagnosis - lungs, heart, all are fine. I realized that a part of this isher weight - she has always been thin but in the past few years has put on pounds (I think she has terrible eating habits, no breakfast till noon...not junk, but she doesn't feed her metabolism). She is 5'1" and now weighs 161, after usually being in the 120s. The problem is NONE of the doctors tell her to lose weight (she is almost 80) and she won't unless they tell her to. She feels why deprive herself if she doesn't have to? She won't listen to me because she thinks I am obsessed with dieting (um, where does she get that idea.....:confused:).

Anyway I will keep you posted, nervous, nervous, nervous.

Dh's bday today, we're taking him out to dinner at a local nice steak place with an awesome and unusual salad bar, so I won't miss the baked potato at all.

Hoping for a relaxing weekend doing nothing but going to the Seder. No sports, no trips, nuthin! Maybe some lawn cleanup if I can stand the 50-degree weather.

AGain, you ladies are inspirational and the reason for my past and future successes. I appreciate all you have done - for me and for YOURSELVES!!

vIV
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sOGGY sIMSbury, CT

Good Afternoon everyone and TGIF..

Quick note to

Deb: Do you have the nutritional information on the Carbolite SoftServe? The only
thing that I have run into is the "mix it yourself" frozen treat. If you have to do it yourself it's no treat.

RodeoMom: Thanks for the offer of letting "powerless" Californians move to beautiful LA (Louisiana - not la la land). The only place I have been to in the south is Jackson, MS (twice) on company business. I was in awe of the lush green and overcome by the humidity.. Once was in May and once in Nov and I felt no difference in the humidity. My daughter will be in New Orleens the week of April 27th. She is going to a Jazz festival ... it will be her second or third trip. She has been back there for MardiGras.. Would love to visit the area for pleasure some day - not work!! Have a fun time at the rodeo... How do you pronouce it (Road - e - o) or (Ro - day - o). You hear it both ways in CA.

Well, today has been very relaxing. I decided to cancel my appt at dr. Just didn’t feel up to getting my neck sucked today. I made another appt so will keep you all posted. Thanks for all the kind thoughts. Maddie and I did get in 1.5 miles this morning. It was a nice walk. Very relaxing.

I have a question . . . did anybody see Oprah today? It was all about yoga. And I have to tell you I am really interested in trying it. Rodney Yee was on and showed everyone how to do some of the poses. I wish they had done more of that and less of the fashion show. He was so interesting he could have carried the entire hour. Anyways, just wondering if any of you have done it or know how to do it. She recommended his two tapes: AM Yoga and PM Yoga. He’s amazing!!!!

I made a good supper tonight. It’s kind of a slight diversion from my yummy rice dish that I’ve spoken of before. I did the usual sauteing of onions, garlic, green peppers and mushrooms. Then when the rice was done dumped that in with the veggies and let it all get hot. Sprinkled in some sesame seeds and some pecan halves. Then put a touch or two of lite soy sauce. Yummy. Then because I was concerned about not enough protein I sprinkled some grated cheddar cheese on top and had a dollop of sour cream at the side. It was so wonderful. Was going to cook some chicken breasts and cut them up in it, but we are out. So we went the vegetarian route tonight. CHERI, does that sound good to you??? It’s very easy.

SASA---Two cardio workouts??? Girl, you are amazing!! How good of you to take your daughter so that she doesn’t miss out. And how great for you to get double the benefits. Your clothes are going to be swimming on you soon.

ROSALIE---You astound me at how many different activities you are involved in. I want to be just like you!!!! Your town must be so equipped for people who want to be fit. I wonder if Canadians as a whole are more fit than Americans. Sounds like you have more options than me.

CATHY2---Way to go on abstaining from the cotton candy!!! What strength you showed especially since it’s on your list of top snacks. Doesn’t it feel so much better to be strong that to give in to that moment of wanting to eat? As far as cooking the brown rice goes, I do my in my black and decker Steamer. The book has specific instructions for brown rice and it comes out great. Speaking of that . . . I don’t think I ever gave DEB the instructions that she needs for it. Thanks for reminding me!!!

DEB---Here’s what the steamer book says about brown rice.
For brown, regular, long or short grain:
1/2 cup of rice & 2/3 cup of cold water, combine in the rice bowl. Cook for 40-41 minutes. This amount makes about 1 1/2 cups of rice.
OR
1 cup rice & 1 1/4 cup cold water, combine in rice bowl. Cook for 54-57 minutes. Makes about 3 1/2 cups of rice.
For both of these do NOT use the drip tray and fill the water in the base to the high line.
It really does a good job. Not gummy or very sticky at all. Good luck.
Also, I would like that pancake recipe you have. Let us know when you post it. Tanks!
Also made peanut butter this afternoon. Hmmmm. Not quite sure about it. I couldn’t get it very smooth. Thought I was going to burn up the motor in my little food processor. But it did start to turn into a buttery substance, just a bumpy buttery substance. Tried a bite on a piece of celery and I thought it was pretty good. Will most likely start using this is a mid afternoon snack on days I get home late.

SOLSHINE---Hope everything went well for you at the drs today. Let us know what you found out. I thought Survivor was really interesting last night. Kind of thought Nick would get the boot since he was kind of lazing around while others worked. Couldn’t believe that Colby came back from behind in the immunity challenge to win. That was awesome. Okay VIV, I’ve changed my whole theory on what’s going to happen. Forget the Colby gets axed idea I was muddling around with . My mom was so generous with the firm foundation she gave me. I’ve always battled with the bear-shaped syndrome. Can’t even picture myself with thin thighs and a little butt. Guess those visualization techniques aren’t working too well for me. HA!

AMSER---Where you live sounds like a little slice of heaven. Reminds me of books I have read and movies I’ve seen. How good for you! Hey it sounds like you are feeling a wee bit better. Hope that is the case. Are your stomach muscles sore from all the coughing. I’ve know ppl who have cracked ribs from coughing too hard. Be careful!!! Glad you got your “putt putt” back. That would suck to lose it!!! HA!

STARCHASER---That is so great that you withstood the pain and kept going. Aren’t you glad you did? That’s great!!!! I’m so glad for your fitness victory!!! You have to be feeling so great. You are really moving and shaking and are seeing the results of commitment to this WOE. I also like your eclectic taste in music. DH & I have a similarly different CD collection . . . from Gordon Lightfoot to KISS to Moody Blues to Nanci Griffith to MegaDeath to the Beatles. We run the gamut of styles. The only thing we really don’t listen to is country music and the teeny bopper stuff (no kids around to force us to listen to that). It’s just not for us. When you said, been there done that with your thyroid, did you mean that you had the whole thing removed. I’d love to hear more about it. If you want to email me that would be great. Wondering about the surgery for that and all that goes with it. My thyroid works great, just has this extra thing on it. My email is kgalati@cinci.rr.com. Thanks!

MELG---Don’t feel guilty about not being on much. Come when you can and post when you can. We are here and ready to listen. But we also all have very busy lives and understand. As far as your question goes, it’s way over my head and I’ll have to leave the answer to the experts. But I will also be glad to hear what they have to say about it.

GLORY---Is that yet another thing we have in common . . . matching cysts??? Just in different parts of our bodies. Sometimes the similarities on this board are mind boggling. Hope it goes well for you. Does it give you much pain. I don’t even feel mine.

MELF---Thanks for the encouragement. Sorry I didn’t go to the drs. Now I wish I would have. Oh well, I won’t put it off forever. Now that I’ve told all of you about it, I suspect there will be frequent questioning about it. What kind of ww bagel did you buy??? I can’t find any that don’t have lots of corn syrup and sugary type stuff.

CHERI---Glad you found the agave nectar. Let me know what you use it in. Also sorry I missed you on the chat last night. I couldn’t stay long. I’m concerned about your ankle. Don’t let it go on too long before you get it looked at. Hope the pain goes away.

BEACH---Glad you are back home and away from all the stress of the conference. What responsibilities!!! I’m not surprised you gained. That has to be hard to stay focused when there is so much other stuff to attend to. Hey, I have to say that you inspire me. I am so glad that you are getting back on track. I wish I had done that a long time ago and not waited until I had hardly anything to wear. I know you don’t enjoy that you gained back a few pounds, but think of it as a learning experience for the rest of us. We need to see what to do in this situation. Your point about maintaining being more work than losing was a good one. And I needed to hear that. Good luck.

VR---Have a great time at Knotts Berry Farm. I was there in 1973 and enjoyed it. I liked it better than Disney . . . don’t know why. I’m sure your get together there will be wonderful. What’s the weather like out there? How’s your power situation??? What do businesses do in cases where the power goes off??

RODEO---I’m so jealous!!!! I wish I were going to the rodeo all weekend. That sounds like so much fun!!! I’ll bet your daughter loves it. Does she get nervous before it’s her turn? I’ll bet the moms are more nervous than the kids. Do you guys live out in the country on a farm where she can have her horse right there to take care of? I’ve heard that’s a huge commitment to have a horse. Lots of daily care.

Well, that’s about it from here. Tomorrow morning we have to get up early and go get our taxes done. EEEEEK!!! What fun!! We’ll follow that up with haircuts and then I have to go to a local author’s release party. I guess he has a new book coming out and one of my friends got invited. I’m going with her because her dh wants nothing to do with this kind of thing. (Mind wouldn’t either.) Guess I’ll have to buy the book. Don’t even know what it is. I’m sure there will be ABSOLUTELY NOTHING there for me to eat. Ugh. Don’t really want to go but already promised. So I’ve got to bite the bullet. I will have fun with this friend. She’s great.

Night all.
Take care.
Kim
185/172/139

Hey - back from my (OP until dessert BLTs) and I wanted to give you guys an update on my Dad since you have ALL been so supportive....

They still find the cancer in one node of the lung, however the PETScan showed an "abnormality" in his hip which could also be arthritis (let's hope). So he's back for another MRI next week (more waiting). Think positive, this is late onset cancer, why would it go to the hip from the lung (what do I know?). Anyway, so here we're back in limbo....

Also I just had to respond personally to one post from
SPARKLE:

"Viv... I notice that your title says “dieting, stressed out mom.” Well that really puts a frown on my face. “Dieting” has all kinds of negative connotations, like eating lettuce for two weeks until you finally “give in” and eat that box of doughnuts on the coffee cart! And stressed out? Attitude is everything girlfriend and I hope to see you with a more positive one in the future! (I know, you can go ahead and slap me now.)

OK, Girl, I know you said this out of hugs and support but here's the deal:

Personally I don't think of the word "Diet" as negative. "Diet" is also how some people refer to their WOE (as in "my diet is pretty high in fiber, etc") - I have always had generally positive "diet" experiences because even if the weight does not come off as I would like it to, I always have chosen healthy plans and made good choices. I think a lot of women on 3fc have had some really awful experiences with weight reduction plans in their lives and THEY may see that word with heebie jeebies, but to me, it's shorter than saying WOE (or explaining what WOE means to someone, etc.)

Secondly, re: stress: As Debbie can attest to just from meeting me, I am probably one of the most positive, fun-wanting people around; I try to laugh in spite of bad times. Stress is a fact of life, and let me tell you girlfriend, when you have two rowdy kids, a job, a house, a husband (probably the most stressful part of it), a competitive environment, SNOW, a mortgage and parents thousand of miles away who are ill and old, STRESS is not an "attitude" issue, it's a fact of life. And it's nothing that I would hide; personally it makes me a part of the same club that all my other stressed out GFs belong to!

And don't forget the name of our beloved hosts: "3 Fat Chicks on a DIET"!

So, there's your "slap" - but think of it as an affectionate pat!

In 15 or so years you'llc all yourself the same thing, LOL.

OK gonna go collapse now.

Hugs to all,

Viv

BOB---Earlier today I had SUCH a hankering for a salad from "Sweet Tomatoes". I loved that restaurant. How was DAY 5???

SolShine---Read your chicken recipe and can't wait to try it. I LOVE DRIED BEEF. I have so many fond memories of **** on a shingle. Mmmmmm.

Gotta run gals
Kimmi

Hey Viv...wanted to send you hugs and support re: your Dad. Cancer is never easy...My Dad had lung cancer and went through radiation and chemotherapy...so I know how hard this is. I also have two very rowdy kids that are into several activities, a hubby, a very stressful job, a home and bills etc. so I can really relate! Take care and remember there are a lot a prayers going your way!

Hey Beach -
Thanks for the nice words of support. I'd like to know more about your experience with your Dad. Can you email me whenever you have a moment....
vkelba@hotmail.com
I hope your DAd beat it.....
Thanks,
Viv

EVENING EVERYBUDDY:D

KIM: Day five has been rough to say the least...BUT I HAVEN'T SMOKED.....THOUGHT ABOUT IT, BUT DIDN'T...
S.O.S...hmmmmmmm I LOVE THAT DISH....all that WHITE GOOEY GRAVEY!!!! YUMMMMMMMM

EVERYONE ELSE.....Sorry, but there is no way I would start writing to each of you.....there is NO telling what would come out of my fingers!!!! THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT....I REALLY REALLY APPRECIATE IT IT's WORKING TOO!!!! :D

VIV{{{{{{{{{SMOOCHONTHE HEAD}}}}}}}}}}}
[/b] We love you stress and all!!!! Good thoughts for your Dad and Mom...I'll say an extra one for him tonight. Sounds like your Mom is doing a lot better, glad she's going home from the hospital.
Behave at SEDER tomorrow...I'm sure you'll do fine....
My diagnosis for your girlfriend you need to go to the mountain top and SCREAM YOUR HEAD OFF!!
It won't make everything right, but you sure as **** will feel better!

I'm off to recline

BOB

Boy I am glad that it is Friday, and that the full moon is on Sunday, cause I couldn't survive if it fell during the week. I think everyone at work was making up for missing it today. Seemed like you couldn't even look at anybody with them taking it wrong and snapping at you. I was glad I was doing my computer job today and not in a procedure room with patients.

I am confused, or slow, or...... I know that it was discussed about sourdough bread, is it ok?????

I am making this short, have to work this weekend, i am on call, and have to be at work at 7 am and I am tired and headed for bed :yawn:.

Wishing all a great day tomorrow.
Laurie
Port Charlotte, Fl
350/297/170

Barb, good luck with the wedding!

Marie, Cathy, Melf Veronica and StarChaser, thanks for the compliments!

Debbie, I don’t know what this magical Trader Joe’s is but I’m sure I’ll find out! As for the calories I will only worry about one thing at a time! Just making progress at this point in time is such a MIRACLE to me because I’ve been stuck for so long. It’s like there is a block in my head JUST before I get to a “normal” “sexy” weight....which has been a size 10 for me. I’m not comfortably into a size 10 yet and never have been since a very early puberty!!!

Glory, Moms can be hard but the point I was trying to make sharing about my Mom is that when you’re firm in your conviction and stand up for yourself sometimes people can change...at least in how they act toward YOU. But then again some people will never change and those I spend as little time with as possible.

Cheri I hope your ankle gets better!

Anna, you’ve come so far and it’s inspiring that you take corrective measure the MOMENT that your weight fluctuates. I know that you will continue to maintain for a LIFETIME.

RodeoMom steak sounds yummy!

Viv...... “SNOW”.....you win hands down!!! ;) (hothouse flower here)

BOB, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

As you can tell I’m rather short on time. Headed to the gym, still have my whole hour to do. Then if the weather cooperates, which it doesn’t look good, doing something different for a Friday night and driving out to Waimea Valley on the other side of the island for a Moonlight Tour with my roommate. But it has to be clear and right now it’s raining cats and dogs. Ugh. I’m furious...we are supposed to have perfect weather ALL THE TIME! ;) Started my period today which means that I made it through the carb cravings this month with FLYING COLORS! It was easier than ever before. I’m always so hungry before my period that I CAN’T get full no matter how much I eat. Just last month I was literally crying and shaking all over I wanted carbs so bad. Ended up eating a couple of biscuits in addition to my large meals and felt better, but the calories were out of sight. It never entered into my brain that if I ate the RIGHT carbs I could be satisfied! This is so wonderful that I can’t describe it. I thought that no matter how hard I “tried” that I would be out of control one week out of the month forever. Well gotta run!

Much aloha,

Chris

See, personal posts and everything....

BOB - thanks for the hugs, girl. Honey, if you could find me a mountaintop in FLA with palm trees and pools I'll be there! BTW I just booked FLA tix for next Feb, so maybe we can all get together.....I can leave thekids with my GF and we can all do lunch or something....

Also, BOB - here's some quitting smoking motivation - think of my dad. This is why he has the Big C. There are so many other ways the Big C could get us that we CAN"T help, this is one way you can. I used to smoke too, years ago, but it grossed me out after a while and I quit cold turkey. I was easy for me for some reason but I know how hard it can be for others. We want you with us for a long (esp due to those cool gifs you post, LOL) so GO FOR IT GIRL! You are taking control of your weight and your lungs and THAT IS A GREAT ACHIEVEMENT!!!!!!!I hope mentioning my Dad in this context does not flip you out, sometimes you just need to think of something so scary and it helps.....THE SAME with our weight. All the health implications of eating unhealthy foods and stressing our bodies. We are all so proud of you!

OK, I've overextended myself on personal posts tonite. Maybe I should get some sleep.

(())))
Viv

Evening Everyone!:wave:

Finally home after a long day/evening. We (Sharon, me, Lauren and Michael) went t do some errands, went to lunch, where I must tell you, we had the wackiest waiter in the world, this guy had us in stitches! Stopped a few places afterwards and then went to see the movie "ALONG CAME A SPIDER" thought it was pretty good.

My Mother came over this morning to say good-bye. They are leaving for Holland tomorrow. Anyhow, my Mom walks in and says "what's wrong with your face", I said "what's wrong with my face?" she said I look ANOREXIC! Can you imagine!?! Now VIV, QUILTER & BIGO have seen me recently, do you 3 think I look anorexic-I DON'T THINK SO! I think it's time Mom has those peepers checked! I sent her on a chocolate finding mission while she's there-let's hope she brings some interesting SB legal chocolates home!

Tomorrow I'm hoping to get in a few garage sales before we have to leave for WPB for the day. We won't be home til late, so just in case I don't get a post in, you'll have to forgive me. I'm looking forward to meeting the Powerbelt inventor-I love that thing!

SOLSHINE, how did the Dr. appt go today? What did the scale say? I hope Elisabeth and Roger are with Colby as the last 3-I like those 3 the best. I saw Nick in the morning after show, he said he lost 20lbs while on the island-and he's a pretty little guy to start with.

AMSER, you sound like you live in such a pretty area-one day I must get back to Savannah! I thought it was such a pretty place. Where did your In-Laws go in Europe? I can't wait to go back as well, what a blast Ei & I had when we went about 5 years ago-I ate my way through 9 countries!!!! I felt sorry for the guy who had to clean out our rental car-it had more crumbs than I care to admit to making!

STAR, I think it's hard for everyone on the weekends. Being home moreso than the rest of the week is hard, esp. when you are around your own refridgerator! Too easy to eat more. At least that's my way of seeing it, as that's what I do. When I'm out and about, I can go for hours and hours, but when at home, I definitely eat more and more frequently it seems. CONGRATS on the new walking distance! Before you know it, you'll be walking longer and faster-I know this from experience! I remember when I first started to walk, I couldn't walk but a few houses, when I got up to a mile, it took me about 22 minutes, now I can do a mile in under 13 minutes if I really push myself. I do the same with the walkman, I make my own tapes-so I'm glad you made up some tapes that get you out and keep you motivated. Thanks for making such a sweet compliment-when you grow up hummmm?:?:

MELG, yes, there are many things that have lots of sugar in them that are low on the GI. It's hard to understand the ratings some times. The crackers are high, the more you refine something, the higher the GI. BUT, remember, when you combine a high GI food with a low GI food, you get a moderate GI rating. I go by the GI rating of a food and also, I won't eat that food if it has added sugars. Not sure if I am explaining it the way you want, but will try to find a better explanation for you if no one else has a better answer. As for the fat, 30% or less should come from your daily intake, so if you are within that range, enjoy the salad dressing you like.

GLORY, we'll just have to have a battle of the thighs! Mine are bad due to the weight I've gained and lost over and over again, there's no elastisity in them, they hang like an elephants-I doubt any amount of shaking could of made yours as bad.

MELF, glad you liked the almond butter-it's great on Ryvita's or Finn Crisps too. Hmmm, I've never heard about storing Stevia in the fridge, but if that's what they suggest, maybe that's how it needs to be stored. Down here, our humidity is so bad, things just tend to cake easily.

CHERI, sorry to hear about your ankle. I hope it gets on the mend soon. I broke my right foot almost 15 years ago, when I was 7 months preg. with Michael. To this day, sometimes, I still feel an ache-but it comes and goes. So, I can definitely sympathize with you!!!

BEACH, glad to see you back. Sorry to hear about the gain, but you know it's temporary and before you know it, you'll drop those couple of pounds. I'm sure not being home for so long and keeping OP is near impossible. I think that's one reason I don't want to go to Canada with Eli, among others-I'm so close to goal, I don't want to do anything to screw it up! Thanks for asking about Sharon, she's trying to keep her spirits up, but waiting for the Judge's decision is weighing heavily on her.

VR, hope you get a good deal on those leggings at Penneys. I was lucky when I bought them, they had a storewide sale of 25% off, and I got anothe 20% off on top of that-they were less than $8 a pair. What a mess they've made in CA with the power-I pray we never have a problem like that!!! Thanks for the Passover wishes and for posting that GIF, that was so sweet!!!!! The Carbolite info. is per 1/2 cup serving Calories 38, fat 0, choclesterol 4mb, sodium 44mg, Carbs 4, Protein 4-let me know if you need any other info!!!

ROSALIE, sounds like you had a nice day and got some exercise in. Good point on the veggies for CAHTY2-thanks for picking up on that.

RODEO, try to keep track of your eating, it makes a big difference when you do. If you and Cathy aren't eating enough protein, that's something very easy to fix. Hope your daughter does well again-would love for you to post a pic of her and Joe!!

VIV, thanks for the chat:) Hope you have a good Passover tomorrow! Keep us updated with Mom & Dad!!

QUILTER, I didn't see Oprah, but yoga does sound interesting. I would love to take a beginners class if I could find someone to go with. Want to move to Miami??? Thanks for the info on the rice and steamer, it will be helpful!! Hmm, not sure why your PB didn't turn out smooth, it does take a little time to get it that way.

BIGO, day 5! I'm proud of you!!!!! Keep those fingers busy on the computer!!!

IAMAP, yes, SD bread is okay. See the post that ROSALIE posted on the FOOD INFORMATION BOARD, this explains why it's okay.

SPARKLE, I think you need to take Fridays off and go out! You are really working too hard on the exercise, give yourself a bit of a break-you're young, go P A R T Y !!!!! Trust me, when you get to TJ's you'll understand why I long for one to be closer!

Well gals, time for me to go make my jello dish to take tomorrow-and then off to bed:dz:

I'll try to check in sometime tomorrow, otherwise, Sunday, for sure!!!

NITE!

Debbie
194/131.5/129
Miami, FL

I just read the posts and it was good to catch up. I am about to fall asleep behind the keyboard (12:35 am Sat) so I'm just gonna "show" and "go."

Love to all - Keep up the good work!

Peace,
:yawn: frog

If i had all night i would reply to you all sooooo i guess i will kinda reply all at once?! :lol: its late! This board is much to popular!
Today was a decent day i guess. Didn't go out to lunch like we usually do since lent started my inlaws are trying not to eat meat on Fri. So they got egg foo young and lomein (veggie) i brought my own veggie soup over and got some crab rangoons :nono: (bad i know) I didn't eat them all but did have a few. This is my problem i do good then I slip up. I don't know whats up with me. Also visited mil's scale :( bad but i can deal with it i guess. I have to get my mind back into this. My sons play was good he is a budding actor! LOL I still proceeded to go to work till 1:00 a.m uggg. This is also catching up to me and i really don't feel like excersising in the a,m and can't at night. Today i skipped this is not like me. :(

Deb-you sound soooooo busy-Hope you have a great Holiday. It is one right? Keep up the great work with the walking your so close to goal. Now you know what that anorexic thing feels like i have been talking about. today i got from the Old mother inlaw-don't get to skinney because when you get sick you will stay sick longer! HUH? Der!

Viv-Glad your getting somewhere with your dad. This is a horrible disease. Here is another ((hug))! Glad we are here for you -please vent anytime!! Have a good day tomorrow too!! remember you can do this!

Rodeo-have fun this week end! you can stay on program you did it last week end! woooo hooooo!

Beach-:wave: missed ya! glad your back. Thanks for the great words-your right and i want to finish this journey -even though i know its never over. I just got to get my fat head back into this! thanks again! don't worry about the 5 lbs you know what to do!!!

Quilter-I saw some of Opeaha?! lol I thought that the yoga thing looked cool. I always thought it wasn't very good excersise but i guess it is. I may look into some tapes. my sis inlaw does it i should ask her. Your doing great keep it up girl!!!!!

BOB_wooooooooooo hooooooo on day 5 here it to many many more!!

Sparkle-you are really inspiring me! thanks I am learning alot from you . I really need to take alot of what you say to heart! Keep it up girl-congrats on the TOM thing!!! Like you said before Tom is not a reason to blow your "diet" right!!

Sas-Have fun in Boston tomorrow!! Have you found Rt 2 yet? I live the opposite way from Boston! :lol: It is suposed to warm up next week!!! yeah!! Keep up the great work!!! your doing sooooo good.

Well thats all i can do right now!!! its late. Thanks for listening and supporting me!!!! Everyone is doing awsome!!! I wish i could reply to everyone but i would be up till 3:00!!!!!! have an awsome week end! :D

Oh man alive, i love you guys to pieces you lighten my day with your wit and humour but.....geesh theres just sooo many of you its overwhelming.
You must all be typists?! and fast ones!! It would take me an hour to catch up with all your news and another to write so much!
I feel incompetitant :( and lost
Its enough to send me to the bici tin to carm myself down :lol:

I got back on that bike and didnt fall off , took it today when we out, planning to have a ride on some tarseal, oh bliss, but alas i got too caught up with the shops.

DEBBIE that jam was $3.80 here. I can get this lovely sugar free french one cheaper, go figure :lol:

oh well ive got to cook tea now. I'll leave all your messages loaded to finish reading later, and see if i can get back on my feet

Jenny

Yo Deb, I'm finally going to be partying tomorrow night but drinking diet coke and getting my cardio in dancing! (Seriously.) I have partied way too much in my life already....did some crazy stuff I can't even imagine doing now, and settling into a routine is a comfort. I'm going out with a friend and couldn't handle going out to dinner just yet (home prepared food for 12 days now) so I invited him over here. Now what to cook!!!

Tonight: roomie cooked dinner. It was red beans and rice with breaded chicken. (He's the one from Louisiana gals!) So I made brown rice for me and asked him to not bread my chicken...ate half a breast with 1/2 cup brown rice and some beans (with sausage) and a few yummy forbidden baby carrots! (raw).

I finally tried a new flavor of homemade ice cream! Peanut butter! (natural style) with a quarter cup of blanched, slivered almonds thrown in. From the little I accidentally tasted it was so yummy. As I said before, my new thing is to put it in mini ice cube trays and freeze it, then put it into plastic baggies. They make little delectable "bon bons" and I do MUCH better on the portion control! I am STRICTLY limited to 3 cubes (1 1/2 ounces) a day.

The workout today! I'm so excited I could just die! I was going to the gym but it seemed so boring so of course I drove down to the park and got my rollerblading in! I LOVE it now. Some of you might think you would never try it but I couldn't even do a half mile a few weeks ago, and I have the worst balance in the world. And tonight I was actually good! I didn't even coast much, and I got in (drum roll)....TEN MILES!!!! My roommate got me a snazzy MP3 player for Christmas so I can download music from the internet and convert my CDs to music. today I even felt comfortable enough to listen to music and skate on the road (if I get run over I'll die happy). It was the best time I've had on a Friday evening in forever and I was all alone! I did fall once when my right skate came updone. Forward and hard. But my kneepads did a great job and I wasn't even hurt (except for my pride). So I dusted myself off and went to the car to get my elbow guards too, which I had lazily left in the car.

Now I'm still restless...and bored. I find it hard to stop doing SOMETHING even for a second. Sometimes I'm afraid of my own energy. Does that make sense to anybody? I'm trying to get my website together but I'm running into a technical problem and am so frustrated. Guess I'll kick back and read a book. (What a concept.)

Love to you all,

Chris

Hello all-

I am glad to see there are others who feel overwhelmed by the amount of posts on here too!! :)

I am sooooooo confused. I just read the article in the May Prevention magazine that was referred to earlier. "The Good Carbs" all about the glycemic index. MnMs are a 33! Snickers are a 41!! What does that mean for us?? I don't know what to make of all this and how to fit it into my woe. Deb, I know you read the article and you are soooo knowledgeable on this stuff..I read your post to MelG...I don't know what to think....

I am DEF going through some kind of phase or something. Many of you know I hit goal a few weeks back. Since then I've lost about 3 more lbs. Just as a buffer...yesterday was my worst day ever. My kids had a movie and popcorn reward and I ate about 5 or 6 handfuls of popcorn. I COULD NOT STOP myself. I finally threw the leftover in a garbage can with a swing lid so I wouldn't eat anymore. Then DH and I went out to dinner and I ate 3 small INCREDIBLE italian rolls with a wonderful garlic olive oil butter topping. I also ate fried calamari. I was going to eat five or six pieces but ending up eating a lot more. I did get a legal main dish. I felt so out of wack, mentally. What was I doing? I think I was rebelling a bit, maybe testing myself.

I do feel much better today. I still want to stay OP, I don't feel like cheating (well, I just woke up five minutes ago). It was just scary to me!! I'll let you know how it goes!!


Have a good weekend all-
Ashley

At last,... the cough is beginning to ease up. I didn't sleep as good last night though. I was up every 2 hours :( MILs want to go out in the boat today. The weather is definitely cooperating, but I am not sure if I am up to it:yawn: We have a family-owned sportfishing boat - 33ft Bertram- that stays at our dock. That's what we would be taking. I guess i could go down in the cabin if I felt bad?????? It is tempting to go.. I could use some rays!!!!!

Well...... I am proud of myself. Last night I felt TOO tired to think about throwing together supper. DH and I deliberated so what seemed an hour:spin: I finally got my coughing butt up and took inventory of fridge for leftovers. I had guests earlier this week (remnants of wedding) that I cooked for, so there was a collection to choose from. DH had chicken wings, sweet potato ( we shared it ) and a salad and I had yummy roast I had fixed in crock pot, 1/2 sp, squash, and g beans!!!!! Afterwards, it made me feel good that we ate healthy instead of succombing to naughty take-outs!!!!!

Deb - MIL, BIL, and niece went to Europe for 11 days. They went with a group. They went to London, Paris, and Rome. I haven't heard all the juicy stories yet. BUT, BIL got his wallet picked... felt it... and luckily turned around in time to catch the thief!!!!!! That was in London on a train, I think. I would love to cross the "river" too, but I really don't like flying that much. Gotta save my nerves for Jamaica this year...whoooopee!!!!:D

I keep forgetting to mention.. I am up a lb or 2 from this crudd, not exercising this week etc.......:( But I will whip it all back in shape in no time....RIGHT?????

Before I sign off, I want to say I hope all of you have a GREAT SB weekend. I hope those celebrating PASSOVER have a nice time, I pray for those with any injuries, for those who have family members with health problems, and those who are struggling with this WOE. We are all here to lean on each other. Remember... the struggle can turn out to be a strentgh if you can persist and work through it!!!! AND WE ALL CAN WORK THROUGH IT!!!!

TA TA FOR NOW..........

Happy Weekend Everyone :wave:

So glad to be back on the board...but so many people to respond to! I have a busy day ahead. My son plays baseball at 1pm then we are going to a pro game tonight. My daughter works the concession stand at the ball park so we will be baseballing it all day!

I also have to get my taxes done sometime this weekend, excercise and clean house...phew!

I was down a pound today so I'm 141...not as good as 137 but at least close to the 140 goal. I also started (TOM) today and think some of the water weight will drop over the next couple of days.

Overcome: I can really relate to that feeling of eating off plan now that we are at goal. It seems our minds are saying it is ok but we really know it is not. I too, have had a hard time controlling this feeling. One thing that I really try to do is log what I eat no matter if I am good or bad. Seeing that high calorie day tends to make me do better the next day. The other thing I've done is excercise extra if I eat off plan. I think the hard part is you can't deprive yourself but finding the balance without over doing is so so so very hard.

BigO: I'm so proud of your quitting the cigs. You can do this!!!!!!! Just drink water when the urge hits you!

Deb: You are so close now that it is incredible. Keep up the good work. Have a good passover.

Viv: Is you weekend as busy as mine??? What are the ages of your kids? I have a 14 and 12 yearold that keep me happily very busy. I also have a dog, several adopted cats, and 3 gerbils...no fish because I kept killing them with love...too much food I guess.

Rhoo: I know that feeling of doing good and then sliding. The key is have more of the good days than the bad. For some reason as I got close to goal I started experiencing the same thing you are. I think it is because so many people are telling you how good you look etc. that your mind starts to wonder why you are still doing this. Also, I think it is the fear of getting to goal weight. I kept thinking...how in the world will I keep this going. So put those doubts aside and you will be fine...Girlfriend we've come a long way and need you to get there!

Everyone else hang in there and have a good SBweekend.

Anna
222/141/140

Just a quick check before I go outside and start some lawn clean up. It's cold!

Ann - sounds like you got nice and creative for that meal! I often have no desire to cook and HATE resorting to pre-packaged stuff for the kids....it's VERY hard cooking 3 or 4 different kinds of meals each mealtime! Yuk! Get outside and get some fresh air for those yukkies you have!

Beach - I've got two boys, aged almost 7 and 10 1/2. Right now the 10 1/2 yo is discovering an online social life via IM - he'll be up in his room IM-ing 3 girls at once! Yikes! Plus two cats (the best!) and that DH of mine and a frog and some fish and whatever else manages to get into the house - we kill hermit crabs so that won't be happening again. My problem is I am not happy unless the house is immaculate and I don't think I'll see that happen again until......um.....never! Every time I turn around after cleaning one thing there's something else that needs attention! Yuk! What ever happened to getting facials?

OK I have to stop procrastinating now and get out there and face the music (or dirty snow....ick)

Viv

AFTERNOON EVERYBUDDY :D

BEACH So glad you're back from your trips and hope that you had a good time.....even on the business trip!
Yes, I'm drinking A LOT of water...believe me A L O T!!
The urge is worse today because I'm not at work, but I'm maintaining so far.
Not much fo a baseball fan, but I do my share of "rooting for the home team"
Did you see where we got a new basketball coach? Frog knows who he is and I'll take her knowledge on this one..I haven't a clue except she said he was Michael Jordan's room-mate in college. We'LL see...

VIV Are you not going anywhere for Passover? YARD WORK in the COLD???? Come on down here and do mine....The INSPECTOR GENERAL arrives in five days, and I'm no closer to being done with me housecleaning then I was last weekend...Just can't get motivated. I'm to the point that the bulk will be dusting, running the sweeper, mopping and straightening up....maybe that will do the trick....
I'm thinking about investing in a cleaning lady to keep the necessities done. I think three hours a week would do it...My Mother has a friend who does this and we're hoping for some extra hours on her part...It sure would help me. Seems like I never have the time...I always have a list of things that I have to leave the house for, and once that happens, I could care less about doing anything else...AHHHHH for some SPRING TIME ENERGY!
Have a good Passover You've been on my mind all day...
Just remember, you can come on here and scream..just pretent it's a mountain top....

Hope everyone else is having a good day...I'm going to ATTEMPT to get back to my housecleaning...

BOB




C A L G O N T A K E M E A W A Y!!!!

Hey Viv, dahling, I so wish I could come and up with your yardwork.. MAYBE it would open up this head of mine..... :dizzy: I have been out a few times today. It is so nice out, but I don't last long. Don't let that icky snow whip up on you. With that beaming personality of yours, it should just melt away with no problem.

I am trying to rest up. We promised my best friend and her hub, like last Mon, we would go out to eat tonight. I just can't bring myself to not go.. I have told her though, that is ALL I will be up to. Thank goodness we go WAY back, and we understand each other.

I will check in later tonight sometime. Hope everyone is enjoying their Saturday.

Happy SATURDAY to everyone.

If it’s as beautiful at BARBEE’s as it is here today, she should have smooth sailing for a beautiful outdoor wedding. Thinking of you BARB and hoping you are truly having a great day. It is so wonderfully wonderful here today that (drum roll please) I GOT TO WEAR MY NEW CAPRI PANTS AND SANDALS. What a great feeling to know that the turtlenecks can be laid to rest for a few months!!!

We’ve had a full day already . . . at least by our standards. Got up for a 9 a.m. tax appt which turned out to be at 10 a.m. You can belive that I took some good-natured flack from dh because I got him up an hour earlier than necessary. Luckily the people with the 9 a.m. appt were late and she took us first. Then we got haircuts and came home to take Maddie for a walk. We did 1.5 miles and it was pretty hot out there. Her tongue and mine were nearly hitting the pavement. We then did final clean up in the yard. The guys who mow will be here tomorrow so I wanted to get rid of all the junk that accumulates over winter.

Tonight one of my good friends is taking me to a book release party. There’s this local mystery writer (who we have both met before) who is celebrating his latest publication. Should be fun. But don’t know what I’ll be able to eat as far as the food goes. We probably won’t stay longer than an hour. But will have to buy the book. Hope it’s good. Am a little stressed about what to wear though.

AMSER---Way to go on getting a good nourishing supper for you and dh. Paul and I were horrible about getting lazy with fixing supper. I’d be embarrassed to tell you wahat we used to eat. So I know how hard it is to get up and get moving on something like supper. We, too are trying to be committed to staying away from the fast food/ordering pizza that sort of thing. Don’t worry about the gain. You know that your body is just trying to take care of itself because you are sick.Those two will come right off once you are back on your feet.

BEACH---Good going on the one pound loss . . . and at your time of the month. Girl, you’ll be safely back on cushion weight before you know it.

VIV---Remember that the yard work counts as exercise . . . unless you are simply supervising!!!

BOB---Hang in there, buddy!!! You can make it. We are all pulling for you and sending down some good thoughts that will get rid of the cravings for cigs. Are you feeling any of mine. I’d share some extra willpower with you, but quite frankly I need all I can get.

Hope everyone is enjoying their Saturday. Thinking of ROSALIE who had to work this weekend. I stopped and watched the Canadian Geese fly over today in your honor, Beauty From The North. (That could be your new nickname if you’d like.)

Take care, friends.
Kim
185/171/139 (Yes, went back down to 171 this morning.)

Hello all!

This is my first post on the weekly board. I have been on SB for about 1 1/2 weeks now. And today I faced my first true tempatation. My niece's had their birthday party at Chucky Cheese. A birthday party is hard enough, but at a pizza place!! I did fairly well, I think. I passed on the cake!!!!!! The salad bar looked awful! No vinegar and oil and lots of pasta salads. So I picked toppings off the pizza and left the bread. I realize there was sugar in the sauce, but that was about the best I could do.

I was reading in the SB cookbook that you should eat sweet potatoes in moderation.......any idea how often they are looking at....once a week.......a month??????

I printed the Mendoza GI index and there are two lists of numbers....white bread and glucose, which one do we go by???? I know that we can have foods in the moderate gi area, but how often?????


Thanks!

Afternoon-quick post HA!!!! Today up North its getting warmer don't know how Viv is doing yard work! we still have a few feet of white stuff on the ground some ice still too. I went for a walk with my sis and best bud who is trying to shed her extra weight! walked for about 1 hr and 15 minutes i felt great! Kind of a boring day here but those are nice too!

BoB-almost a week with not butts!! your body loves you! I bet after a week the craving will leave but they say you will always want to smoke-how long have u been a smoker?? I am very impressed with you!!!!

Sparkle-have fun dancing!!!!

Overcome-Glad to know your human!! I know exactly how you feel. I am stuck right now my brain is just not with this. I want it soooo bad but just can't get with it latley. Like today i did good till i saw that new container of Ice cream i bought "for the kids" Now i have a head ache and a tummy ache. Its been month and i still can't get with it. i need to be hypnotized into not cheating. I feel like a failure! Oh well. so much for motivation from me sorry!! You can do this i guess we are human right? Keep up the great work!!

Amser-Glad your feeling better!!!! You are doing awsome with this woe keep it up!!!!!

Beach-we started our baseball practice today here. Still snow on the ground and these boys want to play!! We just finished basketball two weeks ago now this! UGG Yeah for the lb being gone!!! the rest will go i am sure when you get back on schedule! I do seem to try and be good all week then slip on the week ends. today i WAS doing good :( I am determined to get this weight off for good. Thanks for the kind words i want to get there with you!!!!!!!

Quilter-Hope you have a great night it sounds like fun. You must have looked great in your new outfit. I have been buying smaller shorts since i have none to wear since i am down alot since last summer. The ones i bought just fit -i have good intentions i better get my butt in gear so they will fit in these shorts! Its fun to wear new stuff when your feel good about you. Keep up the great work!!!

Maables-Your heading in the right direction! sometimes we have to do what we have to do!!! The cake was a big step i am sure!!! Welcome to the boards just aks all the questions you have!!! The sweet potato thing i think i would do one a week but i am not an expert! I have totally got them out of my system and when i do eat them they are sweet ones. In general starches are 2-3 servings a day for weight loss. We go by the glucose number i believe. Alot of people count calories. The middle range 50 or under on the GI is what you want. Hope to be here for support!!!!!! You can do this!

well gotta go cook my whole wheat pasta-i want to eat sometime tonight! LOL OH here is my best friends web page with some pictures of us it is about 3 pages long but she is very inspirational!!!! I hope you all like it -I also have some pics i think Debs gonna post
DEb-hope you had a great day -Viv too!!!!

http://community-2.webtv.net/PERRFAM/Iamwomanhearmeroar/

Good evening all :)

Hope everyone is having a good weekend.

I had a good day at work to-day. Even had time to browse and read the posts, something I haven’t been able to do for a while.

Deb – You amaze me with the chocolate, always looking for new brands to stock up on when you hardly ever eat any! I think that was the pits, your Mom telling you you looked anorexic. You would think she would be pleased to see you eating well and getting down to a healthy weight.

BigO – Day 6 and NO CIGARETTES KEEP IT UP GIRL It will get easier I promise you. I never thought I could do it (it’s been about 12 years since I quit) but it can be done AND YOU WILL DO IT.

Kim - I have a Denise Austin yoga video. I've only tried it a couple of times and found it very relaxing and calming. It is a good one to do before going to bed, particularly if you are feeling stressed. I couldn't do all the moves but you have prompted me to try it again. Maybe I could achieve more now I have been exercising for a while. I'll give it a try again and let you know how it is. I am sure Canadians are no fitter than Americans although we do have some good facilities supplied by the town. We have five public swimming pools and three public community centres which put on recreational programmes for all age groups as well as swimming lessons for the kids. We have a seniors centre (55 years and over) which offer recreational/exercise programs as well as drop in activities. That is where I go for badminton. They have it three days a week although I can usually only manage once, maybe twice, depending on my work schedule. I also took Tai Chi for several years but haven't done that now for a couple of years. May try it again sometime (if I can find the time). There is a fee for these programmes; for seniors it is about half the price of regular. We just have to pay a small annual membership fee for the seniors centre. That was sweet of you to watch the Canadian geese in my honor. And thanks for the nickname suggestion – but I don’t think I quite fit the descriptipon. :rolleyes: Hope you have a good evening out with your friend.


Sparkle - I think the yoga video would be good for you when you are feeling stressed and/or restless. (See note to Kim above). I love to hear about your rollerblading. That is something I would like to try.

Amseraphim – Glad to hear your cough is at last getting better. Once you are feeling better I am sure you will have no trouble losing that 2 pounds again.

Beach – Congrats on the 1 pound loss. I’m sure the rest will be off in no time.

Rhroo – Glad to hear that you got a good walk in to-day. It’s always exhilarating to be out in the fresh air. I enjoyed looking at your friends web site. Great pictures of you.

Maables – Welcome to SB. You will probably find it easier to use the GLUCOSE based Glycemic Index. This is the list used by SB in their book.

Better get back in the kitchen and finish the dishes so I can try out my YOGA tape again.

Bye :wave:

Marie.

Ashley, it sounds like you’ve been doing so “good” for so long that yes, you just had to push the envelope for once. Doesn’t seem like a big deal at all; you know what’s going on and you’re sharing it and not trying to hide what you’re doing.

Ann, glad you’re starting to feel better! I usually don’t get sick but when I got back from Vegas I was flat on my back for three days whining like a baby with a cold...it sucks! Good luck on going out to eat....I can’t handle that just yet and I used to go out to eat, like, all the time!

Anna, I keep saying this but it means a lot to me that you, Ashley and others have reached your goal and are maintaining. (And also you who are close.) Especially with the doubts you expressed that you had along the way. See I’ve never BEEN goal weight, not since I was 3 days old anyway, and part of my issue is “fear of the unknown.” So when I see you LIVING your goal it helps me to get used to the idea.

Issue #2 is that there is that nagging voice inside me that is telling me that it’s just not possible to get my life together well enough to reach physical, spiritual and mental health. But so many other “impossible” things in my life have come true that I have faith that I can do this too!

Issue #3 is that if I attain the lifelong “fantasy,” I won’t have the fantasy anymore (you can’t have your ____ and eat it too! ;) ) No sparkling dreams of how life will be “perfect” when I attain goal...just the humdrum reality of maintaining, with nobody telling me what a fantastic person I am for losing weight anymore.

This is kinda rambling but I’m sharing my issues in the hope that somebody can relate to what I’m saying.....

Orangey...I’m STILL cheering you on every day! I had a strong craving for the first time in days this morning. Since I gave up nasty sweets (the old ritual), I had a new ritual of going downstairs at work and “treating” myself with a diet Coke and a cigarette. I especially did this on Saturday mornings ‘cause things are a bit less hectic than on the weekdays. Well, it was Saturday morning and I was working, and I felt the craving like a WAVE, even pictured myself walking to the store and buying cigarettes. But I was strong! and the feeling passed.

Kim, good luck at the book signing party. I guess if there is NOTHING to eat you can eat ahead of time and have nothing there...it took me a long time to realize that people don’t care if I eat or not!

Maables, welcome to the weekly support board! If you can stay on program at Chucky Cheese you can do just about anything! ;)

Rhonda, I wish I had some special, magical words of encouragement for you but I’m only human too. All I can say is that it took me a long time to get it together. A LONG time. And a lot of things happened to get me to the point where everything is falling into place! I know this won’t last forever...I’ve had enough time in “recovery” to know that it’s two steps forward and one step back. But the good times are going to get longer and the “slips” are going to get much shorter...things are different because I have “tools” now to help me! And so do you....friends, posting here, things you do to release stress and reward yourself without food! I checked out Colleen’s website and the two of you are just awesome. You’ve come so far! What a difference in your “before” and “after” picture. You’re so pretty....and I see you like leopard print too...I love leopard print but have been banned from wearing it at work. ;)

As for ice cream, that’s a tough one. I have done the MONUMENTAL step of giving up chocolate totally but I decided I would rather slit my wrist than live without ice cream!!!! But it’s still dangerous because I have a hard time controlling myself with it. I’m sure you’ve read that I make my own sugar-free ice cream. But for a while I’ve been doing the lesser of two evils and avoiding even that. Well, my new thing (I repeat) is making ice cream (I got an ice cream maker at Wal*Mart for only $30) and freezing it in mini ice cube trays (1/2 ounce per cube) then limiting myself to 3 cubes a day (heaven permitting! ;) ) For three days this has been working for me, and believe me, I could eat half-gallon at one sitting!

Here is the basic recipe: Sugar-free ice cream (http://www.atforumz.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=33011)

I like to make it richer by using 3 egg yolks instead of 2 eggs. I’ve also been using salt substitute instead of salt and it seems to be just as good. Add-ins include peanut butter, almonds and pureed strawberries. I haven’t tried: blueberries or instant coffee, but those are next. If you don’t have an ice cream maker you could just put the mixture directly into the ice cube trays. It won’t be as good though.

My roommate even liked the plain vanilla version, and he is the type who won’t eat anything but rocky road preferably with a side of nuts and marshmallows! ;) So I can almost guarantee your kids will like it too.

Marie thanks for the suggestion on yoga. There is a class at my gym M W F 7:15 to 8:15. So I have been “meaning to” check it out but that would mean getting to work 45 minutes late, and I can’t manage to get my coworker to be there on time so I can be late. But yes, I think it would be great for stress.

Deb, I remember when I was 16 and went on that ill-fated crash diet, my mother told me I looked anorexic too. It was pretty bizzare because the lowest I got was 140 pounds (for a day or so) and I was a pretty fat 140 too since I had no muscle tone. Your mother must be off her rocker too because you look really good....HEALTHY in addition to being thin!


Made pancakes this morning! Another thing I find hard to control. But I looked at how much ww flour was a serving, and it said ¼ cup (130 calories) so I mixed that up with an egg and I forget how much soy milk, I think ¼ cup. It made three mini pancakes, a bit heavy but tasted good. Mixed up a teaspoon of blueberry fruit spread with a half teaspoon of agave nectar to make “syrup,” and fried up ONE additional egg for dipping. Very satisfying breakfast.

I had to lie down for two hours after I left work at noon today because of a headache. I used to have a headache almost all the time I realize. They would last three days or more at times. But since starting SB I haven’t had a headache at all until now. But resting seemed to help and it didn’t take hold. So I’m making sure I drink enough water.

I was going to do dancing tonight as my hour of cardio. But I have been enjoying my rollerblading so much that I may just go and do that in addition as soon as I’m sure the headache has gone away. I didn’t think I COULD get addicted to exercise in any form, even after all this time, but this is so much fun I can’t help myself! I’m so tripping out over it.

I talked to my boyfriend and told him I’ll be visiting Virginia. I’m going to DC to stay with him for a week, looks like, and I’m so excited and yet so nervous I could throw up (speaking mostly figuratively. ;) When we were together I was really a different person, a person I don’t like, and he was at the same stage emotionally. Now a year has passed and we have both changed, but I think I’ve changed much more. So this is going to be a real test of my recovery.

Well time to be off. My friend is coming over for dinner, and I’m making burritos with ww tortillas, an on-program meal I hope the men will enjoy too!

Have a wonderful weekend all and I’ll see you later!

Love,

Chris

Evening Everyone!:wave:

Just got home, what a long day, been up since 6am, drove over 4 hours today-I'm just plum tuckered out!
Just wanted to check in with you all and say howdy do before I hit the hay for the night:dz: I'll be on sometime tomorrow, not sure when though-will respond to all the posts ASAIC!

NITE!

Debbie
194/131.5/129
Miami, FL

I had a great time last night at Relay For Life. We had a tremendous turn out too. In our parish (county to you) we sold & displayed 5,000 luminary bags (at $10/bag) around the track & lit the candles inside the bags at 9pm. Each white bag had the name of a person someone had lost to Cancer like my dad, or in honor of a cancer survivor like my mom. What a thing to see when all the lights were turned out & those candles lit. If you have an event in your area, I hope you take the time to attend. You won't regret it. I walked 5 miles as I had hoped to do. My Mother actually was able to walk 1/2 mile! I was proud of her. My oldest daughter was there with her 3 boys & one of them walked a mile with me.

We just got back from our company picnic where we ate boiled crawfish. I ate my fill & passed up the diet coke, potatoes, & the ice cream they had for dessert. I did however eat 1/2 corn on the cob...couldn't resist it. That is one of my weaknesses. We walked a mile around the catfish pond, then went to visit Martin Lake where they have a Bird Sancturary. We saw a beautiful Cypress Lake, nesting Egrets & other birds, alligators & crocodiles sun bathing. All this is within 50 miles of where we live & I had never been there before, or even knew about it. It was an enjoyable day.

AMSERAPHIM, It sure did feel great to be a part in that event & it is a very good cause. Glad to hear that you were able to chose healthy leftovers in place of take out. Dh & I were talking on our way home today about how we have learned to eat a light meal so often now instead of a heavy one the way we use to. It's so much better for us & for the scale & stomach too.

CHERI, Sure hope your ankle feels better soon. Hope your out of town week end is enjoyable.

DEBELLI, , Hope you enjoy your Passover Celebration.

VR, When you use NotePad for your posts, decrease the size of your window & the spacing will be better...you can also see this posts then too.

VIV, Your posts are NOT inadequate & neither are you! Sometimes we cannot get to read all the posts or even respond to them as we would like, but that does NOT make us a failure. Glad to hear that your Mom is better & due out of the hospital. And your DAD...hang in there... Oh, I :lol: at your explanation to Sparkle about your title “dieting, stressed out mom." Love it...Stress is a fact of life...you're soooooo right. We just have to DEAL with it.

ROSALIE, Glad to hear that you have decided to join in on that badminton tournament. I'm sure you will do great & it should be lots of fun. Enjoyed the chat this afternoon. Hope you get a good night's rest.

QUILTER, You & Maddie sure are getting into this walking...Proud of you! Hope you have a good time at the Book Release Party. BTW, Thanks for posting the instructions to cook the brown rice in the B & D Steamer...I have lost my booklet for mine, so I made a copy of your instructions & will try it out.

BEACHFAN, Glad to see you back with us. Sounds like you will still be pretty busy with the baseball season just starting. I know how it is with my 2 GS in soccer. It's practice almost every afternoon since they are on different teams & games every week end. But they enjoy it & my DD encourages them to do this. It is good for them to be so active. You'll be back down to that goal weight in no time the way you're going.

LAMAP, I'm sooooo glad I'm off this FULL MOON :lol: I agree, the strangest things happen with ER patients & even the ones on the floor during that time.

BEE, No typist here...started to HUNT & PECK 2 years ago when I first got this puter, now I 'm up to using at least 3 fingers on each hand :lol: But I do love to read & post here. Good for you, getting back on that bike.

SPARKLESCAMP, 10 miles, next thing we know you'll be crossing over into CA! :lol: Way to go girl.

OVERCOME, Yes, I think we do "test" ourselves when it comes to this WOE. Sometimes I think, well, I've been good, I've lost a few more lbs, so I'll just TREAT myself. But I think I need to learn to treat myself with things other than food. But that's life...we do it to ourselves over & over, don't we?

BOB, Way to go on being SMOKE FREE. All that housecleaning should make you forget about the cravings. And you know what else? Have you noticed the cigarette smell now that you've quit? I remember when I quit, I noticed the smell in my towels, linens, & other things & had to wash EVERYTHING to get the smell out. You don't notice that when you smoke. Just think, the INSPECTOR GENERAL will notice the difference too. Unless she's a smoker too...lol

maables Welcome to the board. Sounds like you handled your first temptation pretty well. I would think it would be ok to eat Sweet potatoes once a week. As far the Mendoza GI list, I find it confusing too. I pretty well follow the lists in the SB book. I know it's not a complete list, but you pretty well can get by with that one & when in doubt, ask...LOL

RHOO, You must be getting SICK of that ice & white stuff! My goodness, I sure hope you start warming up soon. Glad to hear that it was warm enough for a walk with friends today. Girl, that last picture of you & your friend taken in Mar are really awesome. You are sooooo close to your goal, just stick with it. And then you can do maintenance like Beach.

CATHYCATHY Thought of you today at the picnic...they were making fresh cotton candy...:lol:

Sorry it's such a long post gals, but like KIM said a while back, I felt the need to validate, communicate, etc :lol:

Hi All!!!
The book release party was fun. We were one fo the first to arrive so we got to talk with the author for a good while before the mobs ascended. Then spent the rest of the evening visiting with my friend. We were roommates back in our young carefree single days. Wow, another lifetime ago. I did really well on the food. They only had white wine, so I drank water. And I had some brie cheese (with out the crackers), one small piece of roast beef and a kebob of veggies. That was it. The waitress wanted me to try these little tart like thingys. But I politely passed. Later she brought them by again. I took it, but only ate out the filling which was sausage and cream cheese. Mmmmm. Tasty.

MAABLES---Wow, you really made it through a HUGE temptation with flying colors. Withstanding pizza crust has to be number one on my list of difficult foods I’d rather stay away from all together. That’s so great that you didn’t let the lack of selection deter you from this woe. I think I read somewhere that a person who is trying to LOSE weight should eat sweet potatoes no more than twice a week. But you know I can’t remember where I saw that. So we’d better wait on Deb’s answer before you plan your week’s meals.

RHROO---I am so sorry that you are having such difficulty right now. Man, that has to be the pits to be so close and be in “burn out” stage. Can I say, “Been there done that”. Once on weight watchers I got to within 3 pounds of my goal and quit and then proceeded to gain it all back. I have no idea what that was all about!!! Still frustrates the heck out of me that I blew it big time. I sure am hoping you will be able to get back on track. Don’t beat yourself up about it. That will only make it worse. My fingers are crossed as a good luck gesture to you. Hope the butt makes it into your new shorts!!!!!

ROSALIE---Wow, your town is well equipped for fitness. We have the YMCA’s but they are SO expensive. We just can’t afford that right now. Plus there really isn’t one close to us. Now that you started talking about Tai Chi, I must ask you to explain what that is. Is it kind of like karate? We have a wellness center at a nearby hospital and they offer many classes in Tai Chi. I’ve always been interested in it. But didn’t know what to expect. I’m glad you are going to give your yoga tape another try. Let me know how it goes. The ones I ordered from Amazon will hopefully be here by early next week. I’ll keep you posted. Also, glad to hear you had a relatively easy day at work.

MELF---The Relay for Life sounded so wonderful. Wish I could have been there to be a part of something so great!!! How good for you to do the 5 miles and also for your mom to be able to do a half. She’s probably rejoicing with each step around the track. I’ll bet there wasn’t a dry eye in the house when the luminaries were lit. Wow, breathtaking I bet. Glad you could also use the instrux for the steamer. Let me know what you think of the way it cooks the brown rice. I think sometimes I’ve measured my water scant (old fashioned term) and it’s been just a bit less sticky. Forgot to do that last night. But don’t leave out too much water.

Hope you all had a fantastic Saturday. Let’s hope the rest of the weekend is beautiful for everyone.
Take care.
Kim
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Oh, what a beautiful day and an absolutely stunning wedding!!!!!!!1
Friday night we had the rehearsal dinner at my house. His side of the family asked if they could have it here and I said - no problem (wrong), Spent all day Friday getting tables set up and decorated. My 2 daughters helped. Friend of Lori made everything for the dinner and told her - no charge -- my wedding gift! They had baked ziti - that was about a mile high -lettuce salad with everything imaginable in it - an orzo salad with fresh asparagus, mushrooms, green and red peppers with a tangerine dressing -- that was awesome, home made garlice bread and angel food cake and fresh strawberries. Strawberries are in season down here and they were awesome. Well directions were bake ziti at 350 for 1/2 hours. I am thinking to myself it is going to take longer. Now remember it is HIS family that is supposed to be doing all the cooking , etc. etc. NOT!They all sat on their damn butts and did not do a damn thing. I was so pissed I could not see straight. I went out and talked to Joe - groom - and toldhim who from your family is going to fix everything. My mother -- well the ***** never came to the dinner.and guess who did everything - yep - middle daughter and me! They are getting a divorce and she decided she didnt want to come -- thank you so much for telling me. Got passed that. Problem with his sister and her husband. He said he did not feel well and wanted to stay home so he could come to the wedding. Well she called him and he was not home.Dinner did not get served until almost 6:30 -- took rather a long time -- oh, well. Then we had to go to the club to decorate and the majority left. - everyone was supposed to help. Oh there were only 16 there at dinner. 2brothers from Tampa forgot to tell Joe they forgot to take off from work - -- they called during dinner. We went to club and Decorated everything - DJ was setting up everything so we were dancing and had a great time.
WEDDING DAY -- if this is boring you I really do apologize but I have a lot of issues I have to get off my chest so guess who I am venting with -- all of you!!!!
George and I picked up flowers at 7:30 this morning. The girls go to get their hair done and the hair dresser is not there. Did not get there until 9:15. Now mind you the wedding is at noon and pictures are at 11. They did not get home until 10:30. My god - you talk about stress - oh please right now.
We did not leave the house until 11:15. Have to drive about 20 miles to get there. Then Sam - Melissa's boyfriend who is also the dj had to go beach side and pick up some friends. Music is supposed to start at 11:30. He gets the people (he had left at 9:30 and they were not ready) and drives all the way back to our house -- well we were all gone. Thank God for cell phones.We all arrived at 11:50!
Joe's mom shows up and does not speak to any one!
The girls dresses were a celadon shade - like a light celery - with beautiful bonquets of lilies - sweet peas - rubrum lilies a beautiful pink shade of roses. Dresses very plain 2 piece - long skirt and a short sleeve top with celadon sheer stoles. This was in a garden. But more like a forest -- they walked down this long walk way to the middle -- all brick now - with little cement benches -- more petunias and panseys - everything so green - a little bridge over pond - waterfalls - gorgeous. The dresses just blended in with everything.
Lori looked like Cinderall - tall version almost 6 ft.1. White dress with solid silver sparkly (looked like snowflakes) over the top. Top square neckline with 3 strps on each shoulder. Full skirt with many many layers of tulle and sprinkled all overwith silvery sparkles. Short veil - no train. Gorgeous - I am telling you -- she is a very beautiful girl - striking( am i proud or what). Ye s I will send pictures)
Well Joe's mom was there -- did not speak to lori or joe or to any of her other 5 children.
When they were saying their vows she walked right behind them and stood next to the father (her soon to be ex). No wrong part - it was where they ask if any one objects - etc. etc. Well I thought to myself - you had better not go there or I will take you out - right here and now! She had never been that way towards Joe or Lori. Ceremony over and now time for pictures. She goes up to her car. I yelled at her and said - we are doing pictures now Margie. Did she come down for pictures - NO. When we went up to the parking lot she had left and we never saw her again. All I wanted was just 5 minutes -- and believe you me she would never have forgotten those 5 minutes for the rest of her life. I can hardly wait for her to come to town again. I know she is not welcomed at Joe and Lori's house.
Reception was awesome - food was unreal. Will list menue at another time.
EVeryone comes back to our house and gets their clothes etc. etc. Joe and Lori take off and go back to their house to change etc. They were only going to Orlando to Lake Lucerne at a wonderful bed and breakfast. They want to paint inside of house - get plants for the yard - get caught up on things.

Did I mention that the sister Marie was having marital problems - I believe I did. Well everyone in the family always calls Joe to take care of situations. Marie had called her dad and said - dad can I come back home with the babies -- I am leaving Alvin -- who had said he was too sick to come to rehearsal dinner and he lied and had gone out and then did not show up for the wedding because they had a huge fight Friday night. So now Saturday night at 9 she is moving back to her dad's, She had to talk to Joe etc. Well Lori called and told me what was going on. She said we will go and check on Marie but then we are going to go to Orlando. I told her - it is YOUR day. All his other brothers and wives and children are staying at your house - they can take care of things and they need to leave you 2 alone. I am ready to do -- I dont know what.
Sunday we go to their house for a cook out and left over food to open presents. I hope nothing happens.
Then our son Justin will have to go back to Atlanta - has been so great with him here. You know you miss your children but when they come back for a while you realize how much you really mised them -- you know what I mean?
As far as me and my WOE -- I did not have time to eat - drank though. Had 1 bloody mary -- it was sooo good and then diet all the way.. Alot of people there had not seen me in a very long time - co workers with Lori at hospital -- they could not believe how much weight I had lost.. Oh that does make one feel good - doesnt it?
I would like to thank those of you that wished for me to have a great day and also thank you for wishing me good luck at Mayo's.
Well I have certainly talked your ears off and I do apologize for that.
This next week we are on spring break and hope to see the ocean - do not go in it - just like to lie by it -- it is so peaceful.
Now -- when will my house ever get back to NORMAL - I keep wondering if normal does not exist in these 4 walls.
Well everyone -- I am sorry for such a long post. Oh forgot - was it you beachfan -- you bet your bippy I am still watching you so watch out. You will get those pounds off -- you know that -- just hang in there.
EVeryone take care and thanks for thinking of me.
Love , Barbara

BARBEE---Whew, girl!! What a weekend!!! I have three things to say in response to your post:
1. Despite all the ick, the wedding sounded so beautiful. And Lori must have been so happy getting married in such a wonderful setting with you all there. Hope you were able to "shake your tailfeather" at the reception!!!
2. Joe is lucky that he married into your family. The poor guy probably has no clue as to what a normal group of adults is. Sounds like he has been deprived of a good family for a long time. Now he'll really start to LIVE!!!
3. Joe's mom needs to be severely hurt. I have to say I did LOL when you said that all you wanted was 5 minutes with her. What a wacko!!! She needs to get over herself and start thinking about others.
Okay, there is a fourth thing I need to say too and this is my final comment:
4. YOU ARE INCREDIBLE!!!!!! What a fantastic mom you are. You really are there through everything and I'm sure your kids are so thankful for that. It doesn't surprise me that you have such a great relationship with your kids. They know they can count on you. Way to go WONDER WOMAN!!! She cooks, she cleans, she organizes, she is able to take on evil mothers in a single bound!!!! If anybody needs to lie on the beach and relax and enjoy that sound of the ocean waves coming in, IT IS YOU!!!! Enjoy your spring break.


Well, sad news from this end. One of my dear uncles passed this morning. He's been fighting liver cancer for the better part of 6 months. But it just got the upper hand and wouldn't let go. Too much damage done. So Paul and I will go back home (to the east side of the state) for funeral service this week. We love going "home" and seeing family. But hate going for this reason. Send some good thoughts our way.

Thanks, gals. Have a good rest of the weekend.
Kim
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Wow: there are a lot of post on here, I read as many as I could and had to do alittle skimming so If I missed you i'm sorry.:(

Goodmorning to all youwonderful Ladie

Quilter: I only feel my cyst on my wrist when I try to wear a watch or a long sleeve. So I stay away from them and then it doesn't hurt. Hope you had fun at the party. I'm sorry to hear about your uncles passing. I love going home but hate that it always seems to be for a furneral. So I know how you feel girl ((hug)) I'm praying for you.

Deb: Well girl I guess we both have Elephant thighs, cause that discribes my thighs perfectly. There are just some things you have to learn to live with. And I have to say in that picture you posted this wk I didn't notice a thing wrong with your face. Boy some people just like to tell us how to do everything. Your beautiful. By the way how do you give that I don' t care look. I need to use it.

Cheri: Hope you ankle feels better soon. It sounds very painfull. I'm saying a prayer for quck recovery. In the mean time ((hug)) to you.

Beach: :wave: so glad your back I've missed your post. talk about stress, boy do you have avery stressful job. I'm sure you handle i well. As for the 5lbs well were in the same boat. With the help of this board and staying on this WOE will lick it so don't get down on yourself. :D

Rosalie: Hubby is kicking this cold and now, has given it to Dayna. And let me tell you she has him beat when it comes to "woe is me" she really plays on it. I pity the guy she marries some day cause he's not going to get any babying she's going to want it all/

Viv: My prayers are with you, I toowent through this with my Dad and it's so hard. Especially when you live far away as I do to. Keep positive thought and were here for you.

Well Hubby is up an hungry so I must go but I'm thrilled to be able to post on the wk end. maybe I'll not have so much reading to do tomorrow.

Have a great Sunday love to all Glory:wave:

Well it's Sunday and I just finished eating a huge bowl of salad filled with boiled shrimp. Yum Yum

I have a "victory" to share and an "oh oh" to share. Yesterday I ran the roads with my mom and we ended up eating lunch at Logans Restaurant. I had a piece of her steak and a salad for lunch. The "victory" is that I did not even touch the rolls - much less eat them! Logan's must have the best rolls in the whole wide world and I passed them up! I was so proud of myself and I was really full and satifised with the piece of steak (that was wonderful) and a salad.

Now for the "oh oh" and its a biggie too! We always pick up donuts for Sunday School (my hubby and I have the Senior Girls and Guys classes and you know those teens love donuts). Well usually if there are any left I make sure that they are given away and that they don't even reach my car. Without realizing it my dear sweet hubby put the left over CHOCOLATE COVERED donuts in the trunk of my car and when I got home and opened the trunk to bring everything in - well there they were. Before I even realized what was happening one of those great big CHOCOLATE COVERED donuts opened the box, ran out and jumped right into my mouth. I ended up eating a half of one before fighting it off with all my might! Now my eyes are glazed over and I am on a SUGAR HIGH. Still had enough piece of mind to go ahead and fix my shrimp salad and just get on with it, but boy do I feel bad for eating some of that donut. Of course, I know that I should be glad that I didn't eat the whole thing, but still feel bad about falling "off the wagon". Rats!

The battle rages on!!!!!!

I knew the weekend was gonna be the hardest part of staying on program and I was right.

Hope yall are all having a SugarFree Day! Watch out for those killer donuts! They're dangerous!

cathy :)

Here's a quickie . . .

CATHY2---Well, girlfriend, join the very large club called the "I've Fallen Off the Wagon Club." Most all of us (except Deb, of course) have been right where you are. I remember eating a cheese danish after starting sugar busters. Even though the angel on my right shoulder was dishing out a big bowlful of guilt , I kept right on eating. At least you stopped half-way through. We'll help hoist you back up on the wagon. Don't feel bad. It's good that you got on and posted about it. "Confession is good for the soul and the sber."

Kim
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Good Sunday Morning Everyone!:wave:

Boy, I felt so disconnected from the board not being on a million times yesterday-I really miss the board when I'm not able to go on.

Our Sedar was nice. We are so un-Jewish, we do our own little version of a Sedar, and my Uncle, who has the dryest sense of humor actually showed a little yesterday during the Sedar, going through the service and then going "and yada yada yada" to skip over parts. We are definintely Jewish, but definintely NOT religious, at least I'm not. A JAP, I am not!

Anyhow, the food was not an issue at all for me. My Aunt had WW matzah for me to use, I had no wine, nothing questionable. The desserts didn't phase me, I take that back, the humongous box of Godiva chocolates was passed around and that looked interesting, but I didn't have any-just looked interesting!

Met the guy who invented the Powerbelt, a real cute kid-in his late 20's. Very nice and told me he'd have a prototype sent to me when they make the new version of the Powerbelts:) I love that thing!!!!

Anyhow, not sure what I am going to get done today. I just got in from my walk, again, no desire to go, but pushed myself out there. Went 3.5 miles for a total of 26 miles this week. You'd think with being so good and walking so much I'd be losing, but no, I'm up today by 1/2lb!:eek: Go figure!:rolleyes:

Finally made a Dr. appt for Tuesday morning for my eyes, or should I say, the skin around my eyes. It's not going away and I'm looking older than the hag I am already-so with much prodding from Sharon, I made an appt. How I hate going to the Dr.!

RHROO, got the pics-they're great. I have to find a way to reduce them, they are too big to post directly onto the board, but if I can't, I'll get them posted on my homepage-I have a few of them to do, so please, bear with me. Trust me, I am FAR from being anorexic, it's a joke for anyone to even think that of me. I guess they've always seen me as being so fat that anything remotely close to being normal must look like anorexia to them!

BEE, if you like our wit and humor on the board, you should get onto the chats! Is there a way you can get onto them-I don't even know what the difference in time for you there is from us-how many hours difference is there from eastern standard time? Good for getting back on the bike, just like a diet, when you fall off the wagon, gotta climb right back on! I'd think the Joknal would be lots cheaper for you there, considering they don't have to ship it half way around the world,customs, etc!

SPARKLE, hope you had a good night out on Saturday. The ice cream sounds yummy! I love PB ice cream. I'm going to have to try it in the ice cube tray, that's a great idea! Do you cook those egg yolks before putting them in the ice cream maker??

MELF, glad to hear your run was a success! How did you do in it? What a wonderful tribute to everyone with the lighted bags, must of been very pretty.

OVERCOME, I'm going to try to find a good explanation for you on the GI index and the candies that are lower on the GI than some fruits. I don't think my laymans explanation would be worthy, so let me see what I can find out from a more "professional source". Ash, maybe the eating problem you had was more hormonal rather than testing, I get famished and want to load up on carbs during mid-cycle, luckily I have SB legal things to overload on, maybe your lapse was due to something hormonal and you took what was at hand. I've got to say, the only thing I can say I miss is popcorn at the movies. I really wouldn't worry about it though, as you are at goal, you should try to see if you can add small amounts of foods that you avoided before back into your diet-in moderation-and see how you do with them. They may have no effect at all on you-not like you eat popcorn every day!!!

AMSER, glad to hear you are feeling better. I hope this cough doesn't linger for you, it's such a pain. Hope you were able to get out on the boat, I'm sure the sun would of been good for your cough. My Father was in Paris and they tried to pick his pocket, little did they know if they would of gotten it, my Father NEVER has any money on him!! LOL!! They tried to do it in Vegas as well. I guess they must have tourist written on their foreheads!

BEACH, glad to see you are down another pound. Yes, I'm close to goal, but still so far away. I take one step forward and 2 steps back. I think my mind is playing body games! I wonder how, with all the walking I do and staying on track that I don't lose, but I gain-I know I'll lose it, but when you are so close, it seems like it's taking forever!!!

VIV, how was your Sedar last night??

BIGO, so, I'm sure you made it through day six with no cigs with flying colors! How's day 7 so far???

QUILTER, Sorry to hear about your Uncle, my condolences to you and your family. Glad to hear you are getting in your walking, I'm sure Maddie has been thrilled as well. Sounds like you had fun at the book release, how's this guys books? Is it anyone we'd of heard of??

MAABLES, WELCOME TO THE BOARD! Glad you've decided to join us. Glad to hear you prevailed at Chuckie Cheese's. I eat sweet potatoes, and I guess "in moderation" just means not on a daily basis. Moderation for one person is different for another. With servings, they say 1/3 of a SP is considered a serving. I personally probably have about 3 SP a week. I found making them in the pressure cooker is wonderful! The GI index that SB uses is the one that's Glucose if I remember correctly (if I'm wrong, please correct me, my mind isn't what it use to be). Moderate GI foods can be eaten without trouble, in moderation, depending on what it is-remember, not ALL foods on the GI list would you eat just because they in the moderate range, like those MnM's or Snickers bars:) Keep asking those questions, keeps us on our toes!!!

ROSALIE, I guess the chocolate for me is more of a test than a desire to have it. I want that stash so badly, yet I don't even really eat it, esp. the way I thought I would. I haven't had a piece on over a week now-AMAZING! I know Mom is happy for me, but maybe someone, like my Grandmother, complained that I look anorexic, like she use to tell everyone I was too fat-guess I can't win! Please let us know how the yoga tape is, I'm curious to know.

Here is is, now almost 6pm, had no time to finish this post in the morning, so here I am, continuing...

BARB, WOW, what a day you had! Lori's new MIL sounds like a real beaut! I knew she was a winner, but geez, she's worse than that. I'm sure that even though there were little problems, the whole family had a wonderful time. I'm sure you looked radiant as the MOTB and I can't wait to see pictures. How many people showed up for the wedding/reception? LOL! QUILTER says Joe married into a normal family-if she only knew!!!!! :lol: At least you aren't stuffy and stuck up like Joe's mother seems to be, but normal, hmmmm.

GLORY, well, at least we have more than one thing in common! True, I can always wear long pants, the world is NOT going to see these thighs, it's bad enough Eli has to do so! Hmmm, my no-care attitude came from when I cared so much about what others thought and how I tried to please them, but was never happy myself. When I took on this attitude this is when I started feeling better about myself and was able to lose weight, for me. Of course, I do care that people think I am a nice person, as I think I am, but to care about what they thought about my weight and the way I looked was something that consumed me-I learned that life is too short to care about those things-like I said, no matter WHAT you do, there is no pleasing these types of people, they'll only find something else to pick on.

CATHY2, well, lets just say for today, the victory and the oh oh cancel each other out and you had a okay day:) Glad you just continued on the rest of the day as usual and didn't take that downfall as a license to have a free-for-all. continuance. Even though QUILTER makes me sound like a goody-two-shoes for not cheating, just remember, EVERYONE has their setbacks, one way or another.

Whew, finally this post is finished! I better get it on the board before this piece of junk I call a computer locks up on me again!

Please remember TOMORROW STARTS THE NEW WEEKLY BOARD and it's MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY tomorrow, so if you have any words of wisdom or great quotes you'd like to share with the board, please try to post them tomorrow.

Have a good evening everyone!!!!

Debbie
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Miami, FL

DEB---I didn't intend to make you sound like a goodie-2-shoes. I hold you up as our invincible leader. You are the Oh-wise-One, the Oh-Strong-One, the Oh-Fast-Walker-One and the Oh-On-Program-One. Come on, girl, I would NEVER want to include you in with all of us who's backsides have hit the pavement on our way off the wagon. LOL. Glad your Seder was good. Sounds like a fun group. Nice going on giving Godiva the cold shoulder.

Where is everyone today??? Must be good weather all over! Hope you all had good weekends. We leave tomorrow late afternoon to go back home. The funeral is Tuesday at 11. God bless our neighbors. They have agreed to keep Maddie for the night. I love Miss M dearly, but she really ties us down.

Take care.
Kim
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EVENING EVERYBUDDY :D

DEB....WHERE'S THE OTHER PIG???? That one sure doesn't look like he's ALONE!!!! :eek:
Made it through day 7 OK so far...lost my patch while in a dressing room at the OUTLET MALL!!! That was about
3pm and I've not had time to think about smoking UNTIL NOW!!!!
Contributed to your retirement fund today...two pounds of coffee and FOUR BIG MUGS....hadn't seen them before, and couldn't resist...
Learned something today...DANSK and LENOX are combing almost all of their stores...They are both owned by JACK DANIEL'S (yummmmmm)

KIM I saw the PET PARADE on TV this morning that was held in Cincy.....funny....I didn't see you and Maddie!!!
Sorry about your Uncle...Have a safe trip...

I bought 2lbs scallops today ($5.99) (big ones) Can't wait to broil those babies....in GARLIC!!!!!

Well, being the good little friend of the JAP in Miami, I'm watching the TEN COMMANDMENTS.....never miss it...

I'll catch all of you tomorrow..Have a good evening...

BARB....sound like a good time over there...Sorry I missed it...GET SOME REST....YOU DESERVE IT!!! Put that thong on and go to the beach!!! Watch out though, all the girls will be after GEORGE!!! Enjoy your vacation...

BOB

Well Talk about a 100% turn around (won't hold my breath!) I did sooooo well today i even surpised myself!! I got up an early before church and did my step tape had boiled egg and grapefruit for breakfast-lunch was BIG haddock baked with ww ritz crackers kinda legal -sweet potatoe and summer squash i was very full i think this is part of my problem i am not getting in normal meals. Today was my sons mother son hockey game a local farm team took and apple and a package of peanuts (rodeo mom's tip!) Had my water sugar free gum and candy woooo hoooo ate nothing from the hockey game but had intentions!!!!! Just got home had a salad with some cheese now a big glass of water maybe a diet soda (caffine free!) I talked to a mother of one of my sons school mates about weight and sugar busters -i might have a recrute! LOL SHe was really impressed with my skin i really think this is from the sugar being out of my system (well kinda!) Its funny when your struggling and you talk to someone about health and weight loss how good it sounds! LOL I need to practice what i preach!! It was nice to get some compliments from other moms who havn't seen me since the fall. I really hope i can continue this! I know i can -boy do i sabotage myself!! Thanks everyone for checking out my buds web page!!! And for all the kind words!

Rosalie-how was the yoga tape? did you sweat? Hope you didn't work to hard this week end!! thanks for checkin out the page!

Sparkles-Can i ask how old you are??? I really think you are getting it together and i really appreciate your honesty in your posts. You are always on the money and i can realate to you!!! I wish there was some magic out there for us but ya know we wouldn't appreciate our accomlishments as much if there was right? I really think that THIS time with me losing the weight and focusing on the health part of it is really helping me stick with this its all in our attitudes!! I hope you get where you want to get also!!! Thanks for checking out the web page! Those where my new suede pants i got for xmas from my sister!! I was struttin my stuff!! I am proud of what i have done i can't give up i won't !!!! thanks again!!! I think i am getting me some roller blades for the summer myself i wanted to last year but was chicken!!

Melf-OUr relay for life is in June. I am walking for a team with my sister. It is fun and for a good cause. My hubbys family is starting a team this year but i can't do two teams!! His family has been touched with this horrible disease and this event is really fun -i only hope for sun not rain! I am sick of the snow-today it rained and it was icey can we say spring??? But it melted alot of the dirty snow! that craw fish pic really scared me!! LOL you sounded like you had a great day!

Quilter-Glad you had fun at the book signing! you have such will power!!! Thanks for the kind words and for checking out the web page! It is motivating for my friend i think it helps her to help others. When i started WW in July 99 i read alot of before and after pages and sucess storys they helped me alot! it made me want to suceed. I think i am going though and "attitude plateau" i want to be "normal" "cured" !!! I also want to be healthy and strong and happy. This butt WILL fit in those cute shorts i bought!! Thanks again!!!

Glory-hope hubby is feeling better!!!

Barbee- you must be a saint!! :angel: I have a five year old and i am teaching her the word alope!!!! Quilter is right Joe is lucky to be marring into a "normal" family!! You sound like your glad its over with!!!!! I hope we get to see some pictures!!

Cathy2- Your doing fine! Nice to know you are human too!!! Keep up the great work don't let a slip up get you down!!! I am having a hard time with week ends also! Today though was a good day for me! :D

Deb-Glad you Passover was a good one! Not a JAP? I cracked up at that one! I though of you when i watched the Rugrats yesterday!!!! :lol: Thanks for letting me know about the pic!! I am not worried about how long it takes!!! I will be shocked to see myself posted!!!!!! My mom saw me at church today and i had on a dress (long story!) she just stares and i can hear what she is thinking! My sister in law was there and told her i am not to thin!!!! It must be a Mom thing or a jealousy thing!!!!

Well gotta do a search for my son! Last minute that kid will be the life of me!!!! Thanks for the motivation everyone!!! We can do this!!!
Rhonda
201.2/14?/135-whenever!!!

Hi Everyone:)

No time for a long post but wanted to say hi and tell everyone how great they sound.

Barb: WOW...you are the mother of the year. Sorry that the MIL was not the greatest...it really is sad for Joe and Lori but also for her. She will someday regret her actions! What goes around comes around.

Deb: Glad you had a good time. You'll get to goal weight soon.

Sparkle: All the issues you are dealing with I have! They don't go away but you have to decide that you can get past those negative thoughts. It hasn't been easy and at 39 it has taken me many many years. I've been to goal weight 2 times and both times immediately bounced back up. This time I hope I can break that cycle.

I made a decision to plan my maintenance and so far that has worked....there was no celebration meal when I hit goal. I also keep telling myself that losing the weight was only a very small part of the battle. I too have been trying to get my mental, physical and spiritual self in order. I also have money issues that I have have made the decision to get under control. I think success is making a plan and sticking to it.

BOB: Stay with it! You are doing the right thing. Wonder if the trick with brushing your teeth when you are hungry would help when you have a cig craving. I know it kept me from eating when I was hungry.

Dropped 2 more pounds this morning. Did very well today on plan. Walked 5 miles yesterday and 3.5 today. My niece and daughter are trying to train for a marathon so they walk with me and then run too. Gives me good company!

See ya'll

Anna
222/139/140

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