Sugar Shakers - Sugar Busters Weekly Support Board 4/16-4/22

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 & CHAT AT 9:15PM EST
WEDNESDAY-WEIGH-IN WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY-THURSDAY RECIPE DAY
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=4281

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=4280

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

Hey, it's KAREN'S BIRTHDAY APRIL 19th and BIGORANGE'S BIRTHDAY FRIDAY, APRIL 20th!!!!!!

GatorGal - Hi, I'd been wondering what had happened to you as I hadn't seen you post for a week or so. Glad to see you are still with us. Deb and I were trying to "talk" to each other on IM. We are able to "chat" but not "talk". Have you tried voice talk on IM? To go to the post where you previously left off, click on the arrow near the top of the page where it says "Go to last post".

Ashley - Sounds like you had a wonderful meal to-day. I'm sure you will work off any excesses on the treadmill. In the Q & A in SB it does say that semolina flour is o.k. but then it tells you to stick to whole wheat pasta. This is one of the contradictions in the book but there really isn't too much difference in the gi of the white or whole wheat pasta, so I'm sure it is o.k. to have occasionally.

CathyCathy - I too had a problem with brown rice when I first tried it. I've tried different varieties and the one I find the most palatable is LUNDBERG'S BROWN BASMATI, cooked according to package instructions either on top of the stove or in the rice cooker. It's grown in California and I usually find it in the regular grocery store. They do have a web site if you want to check it out. http://www.lundberg.com

Good night all.

Marie.

HAPPY EASTER FOLKS! (It’s still Sunday in Hawaii.) I don’t actively celebrate so it’s not a problem for me, but I’m so glad to hear happy reports from all of you on your victories!

ABOUT BREAKFAST

Thank you to everyone who responded to my question about breakfast. It was enlightening to hear not only what you eat, but how you find time to fit this meal into your busy schedules.

Here are my ideas:

2 fried eggs over brown rice, with or without bacon (I cook a big batch of bacon in the oven and put it in the freezer. Then I toss a couple of strips in with my eggs and it's done in a few minutes!)

French toast with whole grain bread...easy and delicious! Sometimes with a spoonful of all-fruit spread. I make my own bread and always have it sliced and ready to go in the freezer!

Pb&j sandwiches with whole grain bread, fruit spread and fresh-ground all natural peanut butter

Shredded wheat with soy milk, and two boiled eggs (separately of course)

Egg salad on whole grain bread

An omelette (my specialty) with onions, mushrooms, cheese, sun dried tomatoes, and/or bacon AND I throw in brown rice or even oatmeal.

"Pancakes" with whole wheat flour or wheat bran. The difference is I use more eggs (2) and less flour (1/4 cup) so that it turns out rather dense and heavy but tastes good.

Click for more ideas, some of them not entirely legal! (http://www.atforumz.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=41656)

Rhroo, I’m anxious to hear how it went!

Deb, sounds like you made a drastic improvement in the fiber intake! I read in Shape magazine not to increase fiber to quickly, but of course I did it anyway, and for a few days was rather, hmmm, AIRY to be around. But after those couple days I adjusted and have had no problems since.

I will e-mail you for those breakfast ideas; would love to hear them. I don’t think the tabouli mix had added sugar, I just wasn’t sure what grain it is based on. I will look it up next time I go to the health food store. I added olive oil, tomatoes, almonds, red onions and a FEW raisins...I know they aren’t legal but it needed just a touch of sweetness. It turned out really good, and is great for a quick meal.

The mushrooms were a big carton, maybe two pounds, but yeah, it was pretty expensive. I thought it was 5 and got to the checkout and found out it was 8, but by that time I was craving them! I love vegetables but there are some that tend to rot before I can get to them, especially celery, and carrots. But some veggies, partially because they are so expensive, are a real treat for me and I look forward to them nearly as much as my higher-calorie favorite foods. My very favorite vegetable is a steamed artichoke with melted butter...orgasmatic!!!! In fact it’s one of my favorite treats overall. Mushrooms and asparagus are close seconds. Zucchini is a little cheaper so I have it more

You just amaze me with your self-control with your chocolate. I wonder if I’ll ever reach that point. Right now my two big things are the ice cream and the shredded wheat, which I’m rationing. I’m still obsessing over both, pretty badly, but haven’t “cheated” yet. However I’m able to walk by the cookies and cake at Safeway with barely a twitch of panic in my brow, when it used to drive me crazy just to be near them at first.

And yes I was laughing at your toothpick story! Too funny! That reminds me, I read somewhere of a young dancer who would get all these chocolates as gifts from her admirers, but her mother would only allow her to eat one piece per week. I have thought of that story over and over again through the years and could never comprehend the idea of eating only one piece of chocolate per week...or just a little bit of ice cream...until now! Still adjusting however.

Marie, if I eat breakfast super early it doesn’t “register” for me either and I end up being even hungrier later. Works best for me to eat around 9. Unfortunately I’m at work by then so what I have ended up doing since I started running in the mornings again the past few days, is to eat the carb part before my run, such as a cup of shredded wheat, and then grab something quick as I’m starting work, like two boiled eggs.

I have starchy carbs with every meal now, such a nice change from low carb, but make them the side part of the meal instead of the main “base.” Am slowly cutting down on the amounts too.

The AOL browser doesn’t interface with AIM chat, last I know which is version 5.0. AIM, although it’s free and AOL costs money monthly, is a MUCH more advanced program. But yes, if Debbie opens up AIM separately while using AOL to connect, it sometimes works (I found the connection to be a little sketchy.) I’ve used AOL for years and can safely say it really sucks, except for when I’m traveling. Then I thank the little grey-faced executive gods. (Plug for high-speed Internet: a MUST for any household with two or more computers!)

Orange, you said, “Our board is probably THE ONLY one in cyberspace that doesn't fight and bicker ...This is because of one thing..WE ALL GET ALONG WITH EACH OTHER..” Well I don’t know if this group is the ONLY one that doesn’t bicker, but we are certainly unusually supportive. I am just tickled pink how I can ask a question and get such detailed, caring responses every time. However if a group of people “know” each other for a long time, there are bound to be misunderstandings and differences of opinion at one time or another...unless everybody is too scared to open their mouths...no big deal as long as the environment is one of respect and caring, as it definitely is here.

Okay, this is later. I see there was some controversy over a post by Amseraphim, which I don’t see. Must have been deleted. Ann, none of the previous discussion was directed to you. However, since I have been here you have mentioned being ignored twice. Since you’re the only one who has ever said anything about people not responding to you, I can see where you might take the discussion personally. I have noticed though, that in your last few posts you have been especially positive and cheerful! I always enjoy reading about your garden adventures...since I live in a high-rise apartment building (at least I have a balcony!) I don’t have any plants and have to get SOME gardening stories vicariously! ((((HUGS)))) Now let’s all move on to a BRAND-NEW WEEK!

Catsrule, well on my side, it’s more complicated than just having to adjust to eating different foods. It brought out a lot of other issues. But fortunately my roommate and I are not in a relationship so nothing is so serious that I can’t move on if necessary. I am not going to say any more “in public,” just that right now it’s hard for me to find the time to seek out a more supportive friendship so it leaves me doing things alone most of the time. With your husband, at least he is making the effort although he may not be as enthusiastic as you are right now. With time, love and patience I am sure everything will work out.

GatorGal, well it was certainly nice to “see” your lovely face around these here parts! I must add that I don’t trust my computer as far as I can throw it, which I would like to do most of the time anyway, and save AT LEAST every few minutes or as soon as I finish a paragraph! CNTL+S people--it’s not difficult!

Thank you for the “pancake” idea...I’m going to try that one. Sounds like they might even freeze for a grab-n-go breakfast. My nails are doing okay. I’m still not biting them but it takes so much time just to deal with the cuticles. I have several cuts on my hands, one of them from when I threw a razor in my gym bag and reached in to grab something, and another from god knows what, so I’m pretty grouchy about the subject in general. But I plan to take a few minutes tonight to work them over and redo my toenail polish, so I should feel better.

I will try your idea of “super slow” lifting because it’s really in line with what I figured out I should be doing anyway. Now that my eating is clean I have the mental focus to analyze my workout routine and see what I need to improve. It’s amazing. I don’t think the 30+ reps I was doing was doing me a lick of good. So I will keep you informed as to how I do with the heavier weights. I must admit that I haven’t managed to get any weights in this week although I have kept up with the abs, since I changed my routine mid-week. But next week, I’m getting the two sessions in for sure.

For those of you (Debbie that means you) who feel that muscle gained is weight gained....there is a vast difference between a pound of muscle and a pound of fat. A pound of muscle is a like having a fat-burning factory right there in your body. Because even if you don’t do any exercise, that muscle is burning 100 calories a day more than if it didn’t exist. I actually weight roughly the same as when I was a teenager but I am at least two sizes SMALLER due to increased muscle mass.

Debbie, it is possible that your body is “fighting” to stay this weight, and weight training might be just the thing to get you past this tough spot. Yes, you may gain weight in the short term (although I seriously doubt you will, as you’ll be burning fat more efficiently) but the long-term results will be worth it.

Ashley, that strawberry salad sounds just DIVINE! I will definitely be trying that especially as lovely strawberry season is on its way! I have put tons of mileage on the treadmill too, and still do. I would really like to try yoga if my schedule allows although it might be too slow paced for me. However everybody I’ve met who has been into yoga has been pretty darn toned and muscular! There must be something to it.

Oh, I almost forgot. How much will you take for your husband? How about for just one weekend? (green with envy)

Cathy, I make brown/wild rice and it turns out fine. I like it better than white rice. What is “mahatma” rice? Is it an instant or processed variety? Sounds like you added too much water.

I’m glad you’re sticking around and being honest about going off program. I am just curious as to the reason why you chose, (as you well put it) to have three “illegal” foods at once. After all there must be some logic behind it. What was going through your mind at the time? What could you have done differently?

Somebody on my other forum suggested keeping Splenda and cinnamon in an old container with holes drilled on top, and sprinkling it over buttered wheat toast for breakfast. I had never thought of that and it sounds good. For my french toast too.

Karen, thanks for saying hi! I have a hard time keeping up during the week too and still haven’t COMPLETELY stuck to my promise to never post during working hours (GROWL). I like being here better than just about anything right now, but work comes first!

Froggie and SolShine hi gals! miss ya!

Today’s thoughts

Okay my clothes are all washed and my house is clean, I made another batch of ice cream and washed the dishes...but still haven’t started my taxes! For a baby financial planner I’m being rather silly. But I just don’t want to face it. Will get up early tomorrow and do them before work.

Now that I have been following this WOE for several weeks, I have some insights. The first few days were really difficult. Even after abstaining from sugar since January, my body had some major adjusting to do. It took probably two weeks for my energy levels to go up. This weekend, I’ve been sleeping about 5 hours a night, or less and am not tired.

Ever since the first day I started, I have had a lot of trouble concentrating on work or focusing on any task that requires sitting still and concentrating. Like Saturday, I had to cut some checks and it took me several hours just to do that one task. I’m still having trouble and I’m not sure what to do about it.

I just started reading the classic Sugar Blues that I understand started the revolution. I got it on the way to the beach today and couldn’t put it down although I was hanging with my roommate at the time. It’s absolutely fascinating. Some of it reads as kinda old-fashioned but I found the insights on the political history of sugar absolutely fascinating. The author mentioned that he had bad acne as a teenager when he used to suck down grape sodas and malted milk constantly. I suffered from severe acne from before puberty to my mid twenties and would have done ANYTHING to get rid of it. Now I wonder how much my condition was tied in to my diet, which consisted almost entirely of starch and sugar.

My roommate (btw his name is Martin) made a yummy dish with Italian sausage, peppers, onions and other veggies. He had it over pasta (a big huge bowl followed by a bowl of sugar cereal) and I had it over a half cup of brown/wild rice with a little tabouli salad on the side. It was really nice because he was considerate enough to cook something we could BOTH enjoy, with a little adjustment.

Rollerblading adventures! I did end up going last night after all, despite the rain. It was about 11 at night. Well, I was so tired that I fell twice for no discernable reason. The second time, I was going at my top speed and skidded on my a$$, leaving a huge strawberry (about the size of a dinner plate) on my butt below my shorts. It hurt so bad I was crying, but I kept on going. At 8 miles I was too tired to go on but I did another lap for a total of 10 miles. The auwie turned out to be a shallow one and not so bad.

Final problem: I got some diet Coke from Costco (two cases) and have drained like 12 cans in 3 days (EEK!) Normally I have about two cans a day. Not only is that stuff full of chemicals, but the artificial sweetness is dulling my senses and interfering with the careful monitoring that I have been doing on my hunger levels. So I’m puzzling over how to wean myself off of diet Coke. I think I shall finish off what I have and then make a big jug of peppermint tea or lemonade with a little Splenda. Then wean off the Splenda and drink my tea unsweet.

I talked to my boyfriend (??? for lack of a better term) whom I’m going to visit in D. C. He said he wants to buy a pair of rollerblades and we can skate along the river. It’s going to be so much fun!

This is a long post even for me, but I’m spending as much time here as I can because I MUST concentrate on work and won’t be back until at least Tuesday night. So I hope everyone gets the week off to a good start! Remember this is a way of life!

Much aloha,

Chris

164/158.5/130
03/26/01

Good Monday Morning Everyone!:wave:

I hope you all had a nice holiday if you celebrated Easter yesterday, for those of you who don't celebrate the holiday, hope your Sunday was pleasant.

So, I'd like to know from all of you who who took the weekly poll and were among those who listed that they have no idea how many grams of fiber they consume, and for those of you who know you consume too little, how you can become more aware of your intake. This will most definintely be beneficial in our efforts to lose weight in knowing this info. Any good ideas out there?

We have one birthday to recognize this week, on April 20th, it's BIGORANGE'S BIRTHDAY!!!!! Girl, how are you planning on celebrating your birthday on Friay????

Today is MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY and here's my contribution:


A CHANGE IN ATTITUDE

There is enormous power in the fact that something so all-encompassing as your attitude can be changed so quickly. Your world can be an entirely different place than the world you lived in a few moments ago when your attitude toward it changes.

The key thing to keep in mind about your attitude is that it is yours. Though anything can influence it, you control it. You have final authority over your attitude. By exercising that control, you can literally change your world.

You say there are certain things which put you in a bad mood. Yet the truth is that you put yourself in a bad mood. It is a way in which you choose to respond. What if you were to make a different choice? Those "bad mood" things would no longer have control over you, and your precious time could be used moving forward rather than feeling miserable.

You say there are things which put you in a good mood. Yet again, that is a choice you make. What if you were to choose it more often? Imagine the positive possibilities!

-- Ralph Marston
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KAREN, glad to have you back safe and sound. Happy to hear you were basically able to stay OP while you were gone, not always easy to do, but the most important thing is to try:)

BIGO, thanks for the scale!!! Good luck on week 3 of no cigs!!!

OVERCOME, WOW, an hour on the treadmill, that's great! How fast do you set it to and do you do it on an incline. I have to give those who walk in hilly areas a lot of extra credit, we are so flat here, there is not a hill or hump to be found, so I don't get any "extras" when I walk. My goodness that is such an involved recipe Pete made, what in the world possessed him!?! I hate boiling water!!!!! Can't imagine doing something so involved-bet is was delicious!

ROSALIE, I was able to "chat" with QUILTER last night, via the AOL IM. It was choppy and I got feedback, but I guess that's how it goes. Now we have to figure out just why it didn't work between us!!!

SPARKLE, I usually don't have a problem with fiber, but some days, I just don't keep watch and hardly have any. We eat a LOT of beans in our house-I'm sure tonight hummus with be on the menu, Eli is home! Tabouli is VERY easy to make, so if you ever want to make it, just let me know. Your mushroom recipe sounds delicious-I will have to try it one day-I too love mushrooms. You will have the self control, trust me, you have it over many things already, you just need to work on the few other things-but how in the world you can obsess over shredded wheat, that I don't understand!:eek:

I have to get ready to go walk. I don't have to take Michael to school this week, so I get my walk in early. I'll check in with you all later today.

Have a wonderful week!!!!

Debbie
194/13?/129
3/22/00

A warm and humid Texas good morning. Hope everyones holiday was a good and safe one. I went to
my brothers for Easter lunch and had a legal meal. When I walked in there was a table of Easter candy
calling my name, but I held strong and didnt even touch it. So now I know it can be done.

Im on my way outside to get a little exercise, by mowing the front yard before it gets to hot.

I really enjoy reading all the posts, its almost like you guys are all family. I hope one day I can get
familiar with you all and answer each of you personally.

Is there anyone out there that plays golf. Can anyone help me with some conditioning exercises?
I find my back gets a little tight after a couple of swings. Ive been doing the driving range thing for
over year, and my hubbie thinks I need to actually play the game now, so Tuesday its off to play a
round of golf (9 holes). Im kinda excited!!!!!

oh well , hi ho hi ho its off to mow the lawn i go.

Have a good day....
My motivation for the day " SLOW AND EASY WINS THE RACE"

Good Monday morning.... survived the Easter weekend, however the "bluebird of happiness" flew over my basket twice (not a good thing, you know what birds drop) - will explain when I get on the board later..... Gotta run to postoffice.. mailing taxes (have never been this late before)... it was definitely a sign that we had to pay!!!

Thinking of you all and the hurdles to get over on a holiday weekend.. :angel: or :devil: .. who won out??

Later

Morning Again!

Well, I was chatting with VIV and doing a post and the computer just logged me off and I lost everything, again. I can't understand how you all do things in word, it's annoying, so I once again, take my chances by doing it in my write mail program! Just have to remember to save it as I go along!

Had a great walk this morning. Got out there before 7am and even though the sun was not shining yet, I worked up quite a sweat. The new music really got me going! I got my 4.5 miles in just under 1 hour, not my best time, but still a good one, but oy, how my right tootsies hurt underneath for some reason-but hey, NO NEW BLISTERS!!!!

Eli is home safe and sound. Lucky no one at customs stopped him, as he brought some sausages and cheese home. Said the dog was right next to his luggage and sniffing. Luckily, he put the stuff between his dirty laundry:eek: so the dog probably took a whiff and ran the opposite direction!:lol: He did manage to bring me 1 chocolate bar that I had not seen before to add to my collection. It's made in France and called THURIES and is 80% Cocoa, the highest I've seen yet!!! He brought me my 222's which have a really long expiration date-2 bottles, good til 2004 & 2005, some great looking extra virgin cold pressed olive oil from Greece, 3 liters worth, and then just some odds and ends, but nothing as exciting as the chocolate!!!!

I went to the grocery store this morning and found that WHEATENA that I mentioned last week. Here's the nutritional information:

1/3 (this is dry), fat 1g/Carbs 33g/Fiber 5g/Protein 5g/Calcium 20%-the ingredients are: Toasted Crushed Wheat, Wheat Bran, Wheat Germ & Calcium Carbonate.

I decided to indulge and thought that the 1/3 cup didn't look like a lot, but trust me, this stuff is FILLING! I experimented with it, put a touch of salt,then decided to see how a little would taste with sweetener on it. In the end, I put 1/2oz of shredded cheese on it. It's really good-though if you eat slow like I do, it does tend to stiffen up quite a bit. I used less water so it was thicker, though next time I'll use the recommended amount. Next time I do think I may try it with agave nectar on it. I'm sure those of you who like using the SF maple syrup would like it on it. Anyhow, just wanted to share that find with you! Oh, I did find it at Publix, in the cereal isle, near the grits-$1.99 a box.

CATLOVER, way to go! You showed that you have good self control over that candy!! Proud of you! Have fun mowing the lawn, not something I ever do, so I give you a lot of credit!!! Sorry, I can't help you with the golf question, never understood that game:?:

VR, I always do my taxes late, haven't ever had to pay anything and pray to G-d that I don't this year either-had no income, how can they take anything from me anyway?!?

Okay, well, I guess I am going to get a few things accomplished before I go to pick up Michael this afternoon. I'll check in with you all later today.

Please remember TOMORROW IS CHAT AT 9:15PM EST Let's hope it's up and running this time!!!

Debbie
194/134/129
SB since 3/22/00

It's cooler here in SW LA this morning...was 62 degrees when I got out & walked at 7:30. Did my 4 miles. I just realized this am that I exercised EVERY day last week! That is definitely a first for me!! :D

Yes, I was able to go to sunrise services yesterday am instead of working. It was held out in a garden area of the church surrounded by beautiful oak trees. Lovely area for such an occasion. Then I worked from 3-7pm last evening.

We went to my sister's for lunch. I did bring my wild/brown rice which I steamed & quick stir fried some zucchinni, yellow squash, bell peppers & red onions in small amount olive oil. My SIL had brought a cole slaw so I ate some of that with some of the B-B-Q'd meats, but did pass up the potaote salad, rice dressing, beans, & the cake sis made from scratch. She bakes & decorates cakes, so she's a pro...but :nono: I haven't been able to read all the posts from Sunday. Hope to finish reading those later, cause if I don't, I find that I miss out on somethings that I'd like to respond to. Sooooo, if I don't get you in this one, I will later when I finish reading.

LAMAP, Isn't it strange how we try & try, but our weight still stalls? I can relate to that too. And yes, even though I don't have an answer for it, I too had noticed in the past that sometimes eating something OFF plan caused a weight loss. I really have that tried that this time. It does get discouraging at times, but I feel that we need to hang tight & it will happen for us when the time is right. I can't wait till June, vacation time gets here. I LOVE walking along the beach in the early mornings & late afternoons while we're there. It's my favorite thing about vactioning there I believe.

FILLISE, Congrats on 5 sizes smaller...wow, that's a true success story.

CHERI, When things are not in your control, you just have to do the best you can with what you have, Hang in the & it will get better for you . Will keep you in my prayers.

SPARKLESCAMP, Sorry to hear you now have a blister. Hope it's better soon. I laughed last night as I left work cause a co-worked had 2 Cadbury eggs & I said " OOOOOOOH, Cadbury eggs" She said "Yes, have them both cause I'll just throw them away" Know what I said???? "NO THANKS" I was proud of myself. In answer to your question about breakfast, here are a few things I like. Oatmeal with 2 Tbsp SF Maple syrup (Thanks to Ashley ...her idea...it's great), slice of Ezekeil bread with almond butter or PB, Fruit smoothie (a combination of 2 or 3 of the following fruits...raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, papya & mango in blender with about 1/4 c O.J.), scrambled egg in WW tortilla roll up, 1/2c. Fiber One cereal with 1/2 c. cottage cheese & a dash of cinnamon. On work days, I eat at 6am, then have fruit about 9:30 or 10 to hold me till lunch. When I'm off, I don't have a set schedule.

RHOO, Sure hope your day went as planned & you were able to stay away from the :nono: items at lunch. :lol:

Debbie, The extra planning was well worth the effort for lunch yesterday. Yes, you sure can use shrimp in the place of crawfish in that etoufee recipe. And as far as the site, yes I noticed other recipes there that I want to try & I believe that you are the one that posted that site awhile back because they carry SB items in New Orleans...LOL Your chocolate account is just toooooo funny.. :lol:

ROSALIE, Hope you had a good evening with your daughter. It's good to get away from the kids for a while, isn't it? I didn't know that AOL IM had voice chat!

BOB, So glad that you not only survived the Inspector General's visit, but actually enjoyed it too. Glad to hear that you are also surviving the Cigarette ordeal as well. Have a wonderful BD WEEK!

GATORGAL, That is how I do ALL my responses, with a WordPad window opened & viewing the board at the same time. That's the only way that it makes sense to me, then copy & paste into the reply window...LOL I also have cable connection & really do like it better than the phone modeum I had before. Thanks for the breafast idea of the homemade meusli. Since I have not had breakfast yet this am, I think I will try that with some frozen raspberries.

Well GALS, I'm off to the shower, then have to do last minute shopping for the Food Pantry Ministry that we do tomorrow. My helper is sick, so I have to get it all done today. Hope to get back on the board tonight & finishing reading for yesterday. Have a wonderful day!

Oh, motivational Monday I don't usally have one, but I had this thought on my mind this morning as I walked. If at first you don't succeed, try & try again. I know it's not an orginial, but it fits into this WOE. If it's worth doing, then keep trying till you get it right! :wave:

Well that is a first - just lost everything I typed :?:

Well Good Morning anyway SB Gang!

Whew - so many posts - so little time! :dizzy:

Well it is a new day and I am back on track this morning. I have already had an apple, and then 30 minutes later I had 2 pieces of SF wheat bread with butter and cinnamon and splenda on top, and then some Dannon Light N Fit yogurt - yummy. For lunch I will have a salad with grilled chicken on top. When we grilled yesterday for lunch I made sure there were plenty of left overs for lunch this week!

Somebody asked why I "chose" to not worry about staying OP on Friday at the fish fry. Well I had just made up my mind before going that I would eat what I wanted to and not think about staying OP for one meal. Looking back now it probably was not a good idea bec it messed me up for the rest of the day. Oh well - Live & Learn! :o There were things there that I could have eaten and stayed OP like green salad and a beautiful fruit salad for dessert but I just didn't. I love cheesecake and I just had it.

Honestly I have been dieting most of my life and sometimes I just get so tired of staying on this or that program. Thought that for one meal I would just forget about it.

Oh well it is a new day and a new week and I am back on track.

Thanks for all the great breakfast ideas you guys!

RodeoMom how did you do this weekend? Were you able to stay on program?

Question: I've seem Almond Butter mentioned here a couple of times - was just wondering where you guys find that stuff? Is it just around the regular butter in the grocery store? It sure sounds good!

I hope everybody has a great day and a great week!

cathy :wave:
195/193/150
04-02-01

Motivational Monday: Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition.

Good Monday morning all :)

Just checking in to say Hi. This has to be a quick one as I have to eat lunch on time to-day as I am going to badminton at 1 o'clock. Had a good day yesterday. Went out for a steak dinner, and that was the one time when I had ONE thing off plan this weekend. Other times I stayed op but probably ate a little too much of some things. I'll try and work it off at badminton to-day. I did get in a walk yesterday. I just checked on the distance and it was 3.5Km. which was over 1Km more than my last walk. Haven't yet worked it out in miles. It was a good weekend for me, only having to cook one dinner in four days. This evening I am going to my son's in-laws for dinner.

Sparkle - Thanks for the tip about cooking the bacon ahead of time and freezing it. I think I will give it a try.

Debbie - I was reading the help files on IM and it explained how to get rid of the echo when using "talk". It said for both parties to use the headphones. If you don't use headphones the microphone picks up the voice from the speaker and relays it back. Does Quilter have AOL? I don't use AOL, only IM. I don't know why you would have a problem using a word proc. program for typing in your posts. As long as you save every couple of minutes, or after each reply that you type, you won't lose the whole thing if your computer crashes. I usually click back and forth between the two screens. I find this the easiest for reading the posts as I type replies. I am one that doesn't know how much fibre I consume; but then I don't know how much protein and carbs either unless I am posting the info on Fitday which I just do once in a while. I think I am getting enough fibre, I frequently eat beans and lentils and green veggies, also cereals and fruit. I had a good laugh at your description of you eating the chocolate also of Eli coming through customs.

Melf - Glad to hear you were able to go to the sunrise service and it sounds like you did very well food-wise, staying op. Way to go on the walking too. Congrats on managing to exercise EVERY DAY. That's great. I wish I was able to say the same. I've been slipping a bit lately with the exercises although I have managed to get in a couple of walks. I just found out about AOL voice chat after reading one of Kim's old posts. You just have to click on the sound icon at the bottom of the buddy screen to activate it.

Gotta run.

Bye. :wave:

Marie.

Good Monday Morning -

Just got on the scale and it looks like I'm down 3 pounds over vacation. Hopefully that will stick or maybe even go lower by WIW!

SolShine - I, too, was diagnosed with PCOS long ago before there was much known about it. I found a lot of info at www.pcosupport.org. They have a wonderful discussion board you may want to check out.

Barbee - Wow, what an experience at the wedding. Hope you have a good, relaxing week to recover.

Quilter - I waved to you when we drove around Cincinnati on the way home.

I don't remember who from the board lives in Indiannapolis, but we came home on I-74. Didn't realize there was construction coming from the east, and screwed up on the detour. Found ourselves right downtown. Luckily, I had a road atlas with a detailed map of town and got us to 16th Ave and out of town. My husband was not too happy to be downtown, lost, at 9 p.m. We survived and kept driving to Crawfordsville. That was a long day in the car - 11 hours!

SparkleScamp - Isn't it strange how those headaches have abated since getting rid of the sugar. I never would have thought it was the cause, but I haven't had any since the middle of January. And I used to get them so that I wanted to throw up. I was starting to wonder if they were migraines, but they were never pounding headaches, just steady pain. So glad they are gone!

MargaretA - Congrats on the engagement. All the best to you both! Keep us informed on your plans - love to hear about other's wedding plans!

BOB - what can I say but WAY TO GO! You're right, concentrate on taming the cig cravings and the food will come later if necessary. Don't do anything to sabbotage the progress you've made because it would be so hard to give them up again!

Deb - don't know if I should bring this up 'cause I might not want to be reminded, but my birthday is on the 19th. I debated whether or not to mention it, but then decided, what the heck. Last year my birthday occurred while we were on vacation and my husband didn't even get me a card ('cause we were on vacation so he didn't know where to get one - AHEM!!) Then my son didn't even wish me a happy birthday. I was bummed all day, waiting for him to remember it, and I think the reason was because I go out of my way to plan things for their birthdays and make a big deal of them. (Can you tell my feelings were REALLY hurt?) But, I think it fell into the steriotypical roles of the mom who goes out of her way to keep the family humming and the rest of the family drops the ball! Oh well, hope this year will be different. Sorry that was such a long comment.

I also, humbly, think you need to do something different in your exercise routine to come out of a plateau (unless you are truly following your own pattern and lose this week). From all the literature, weight lifting/resistance is the way to go. Another thing you could try is Tae Bo. It's a great workout as long as you are careful not to overextend your elbows and knees.

Now that I'm back in the swing of things, I hope to reply more individually. This board is so busy, but I'll try. Welcome to all the newbies - you came to the right spot!

Have a great SB day!

Karen
207/187/?
since 1/23/01

Hi, sleepy and tired...that's me. I'm glad I don't have to go to work today. I had a great trip to New Orleans, except for my insanity in eating everything in sight. I may be a little TOO laid back with this SB stuff. My son and his GF took me to Vaquero's for Easter brunch, and they had all kinds of southwestern goodies. Including roast baby goat...sounds icky but was actually pretty good. The chips and salsa, the breakfast breads, the desserts, I was delirious with insulin before it was over!

I haven't read anything except today's posts, so here are a few responses:

SPARKLE: I, too, am hooked on diet Coke. I think it's the caffeine. It's a recent thing, though, and I don't understand why I have fallen into that trap.
I also have a hard time sitting still for long periods, but thankfully I don't have to. As a teacher, I am on the move constantly, and at home there is plenty to do without having to sit around too much.

DEB: Okay, I will definitely CHOOSE to have a good attitude. You are right, we can't depend on others to get us motivated. Also, I've been AFK a lot, so where did Eli go?

CATLOVER: Good for you, golf! I took that as a PE course in college, then never really played after that. It is almost too hot in the summer, so now is a good time to get started.

VR: If you're getting your taxes mailed this early, I think you are doing great. I have had to file extensions in the past, so I am just happy to get mine done at all.

MELF: Glad it's cooler there. I nearly died when I got out of the car in New Orleans. You wouldn't think there would be such a difference in that end of the state. It's very nice here today.

CATHYCATHY: I feel the same as you about going off plan...I could have had omelet and salad and been really happy, but I didn't. I'm not worrying about it today though. Also, I think the almond butter is like peanut butter, but made of almonds. I would recommend making your own, it's quite expensive.

ROSALIE: Where do you play badminton? Do people have courts at their homes, or is it in a club? We don't have that here, although I have played before and it's a lot of fun. Much better than tennis IMHO.

KAREN: THanks for your good wishes on the upcoming marriage. We have been apart for the long weekend, as he visited his son in Kentucky and I visited mine in New Orleans. We are thankful that from now on, we will be visiting them all together. He has WONDERFUL children, all grown thankfully. Congratulations on losing weight over a holiday...you are very disciplined obviously!

BOB: How great to celebrate your birthday with no cigarettes! In case I don't get back on here, Happy Birthday in advance!

I've been missing reading all the posts. If I seem to be skipping people in my replies, it's because I just looked at todays posts that were done before I got here. For everyone else, I do love reading yours. But this takes a lot of time, and I"VE GOT TO GO MAKE BREAD!!! That's my new favorite thing to do, and I must get started. I cannot think of a single motivational thing to say, unless it's just to remember that we are heading toward the summer ON PLAN. Whether we look the way we want to or not, we are doing something about our attitudes and our HEALTH.

GOOD MONDAY MORNING LADIES:)

Gee I'm glad things are back to normal, What ever that is :spin: My Life is never boring.

I haven't had a chance to go back and read all the post and I really don't seem to find the time to do so, so I'll go on from here. I hae found there were a few things I should have posted Yesterday and forgot. so here goes.

Bee: A very very Happy Belated Birthday to you. I really hope it was great. Us Aries usually know how to have a good birthday. Just think your just one day more beautiful.

Hall: Please forgive me for not welcoming you sooner, I really want to throw out the welcome mat, this is a great board and these are a great group of gals with alot of support to give.

Melf: Wow isn't it a wonderful age to be at. I keep telling my daughter that she should wish she was born when I was, things were alot easier then , It's a different world now. Alot more complicated and mixed up.

Ann: hey girl how you doing, Sorry it's been awhile sence I've been able to get on and write to everyone. This last wk was a joy, and the pits at the same time, there were partys and deaths all rolled up in the same wk. It's hard to be happy and greive at the same time.
Hope your wk went better.

Deb: As for the bigger and better things the way I look at it is, Smaller and better things. I'm just funning you.
Hey sounds like you have an awful lot of chocolate there maybe too much for one, don' ya think :D: You enjoy every bite I know I would.

Bob: congrates on the weight loss your doing marvelous, I only hope your not as big a crab my hubby was when he quit, Me however I was a dream when I quick :angel: now if you believe that I have some lake front property to sell you. :)

Well I need to make this short, I had no sleep last night, hubby went back towork today, for the first time in 2wks an I woke every hr to look at the clock. Finally gave up and got up at 3am. Man I'm dead tired.

Gotta go love to all Glory :wave:

Hello Again:

Just a quickie, I was just posting my Bio when I noticed that Karen also has a Birthday this wk hers is on the 19, So Deb lets no forget Karen in our birthday wishes. you go girl. Have a great one both you and BOB love to all Glory ;)

A Cautionary Tale for Motivational Monday


OK, so Lent is over and I'm really wanting some chocolate. I didn't touch anything in the kid's Easter baskets, and I've been so good for so long, that once I got off the plane today I decided that a little chocolate wouldn't hurt me. So I bought a candy bar and two (!) boxes of Milk Duds. I ate the candy bar--and was into the Milk Duds when it happened--the Milk Dud took a major portion of one of my back teeth. Will see the dentist at 8:30 am tomorrow morning. I figure the crown will run me between 500-600 dollars. So here's my motivational thought--
GOD WILL GET YOU IF YOU GO OFF PROGRAM!!!!!!!


Sincerely,

A chastized and very humble Susan

I’m a member of the ever-lurking not always posting to everyone club. Nothing personal. You ladies are all awesome in my book and if I could I would respond to everyone. Just a few quickies before I have to run to the grocery store…..

IDBLOND – Thanks for checking in with us! We’ll be believing with you for a speedy recovery! Craving veggies and eggs? LOL!! I thought I’d never like spinach and mushrooms either. : )

CONFESSION – Cadbury Egg fan here, too!! I used to eat them till I was sick. I have sucessfully passed up the temptation this year. : grin :

DEBBIE – We made your “spank your pita” (not even going to attempt to spell that one!) recipe. I’m manging on it for lunch and it’s very yummy!! Enjoyed your chocolate stories!! LOL Thanks for sharing those!

SPARKLE – I’m working on an e-mail for you. I’m trying to save my time for here for non-work hours too and, as busy as I am right now it’s easy today – but not normally! I’ll post my b’fast from this morning for you: quiche, with ham and swiss cheese we made yesterday so we would have no-brainer breakfast with 1 cup of cereal.

GATORGAL – Good to see you back on the board! Glad to hear you’re doing well!! I’ll be in touch for lunch one day soon!

BOB – Hang in there!!! I’m soooo proud of you!!! I KNOW how hard it is to quit and am pulling for you! Congrats on feeling ready to step down on your dose!!! That must mean you are doing really well!!

KAREN – Thanks for the info on PCOS! I’m really pulling for this WOE and the glucophage to do what no other diet has done. The Vaniqa is awesome!!! I’ve told my mom and aunts about it and insisted they go get some for their chins and necks. They’re gonna love me!!

I have to confess – Friday is PIZZA DAY in our Department. The company buys us pizzas for lunch every Friday (great place to work, huh?) Anyway, I indulged on Friday and by the end of the work day I had a killer headache and had to lie down when I got home. Think it had anything to do with eating off plan? I do! Needless to say, I won’t be partaking anymore in the pizza days – unless I do the topping idea someone used earlier (sorry I can’t remember who). You ladies have not a few awesome recipes on these boards! I’ll try to add some of our favorite SB-friendly recipes this week, too.

I’m getting into the weightlifting things also and I have found the coolest website – it’s set up by a girl and has great easy to understand information and “how to” photos, etc. http://www.stumptuous.com/weights.html I can’t speak highly enough of it. SPARKLE – she seems to have your energy and enthusiasm!

CAT – You ARE family here!! I don’t know squat about golf, but can ask my wonderful hubby about good back exercises. See the above link and I’m sure there’s lots of good info there, too.

I have to run….Have a great evening everyone!!

Afternoon Everyone!:wave:

Not much going on here-just hotter than heck here today-so glad I got my walk in early. Eli is working til midnight so I won't be seeing him til tomorrow. He's off tomorrow-YEAH!! Can't wait to finally have some time alone with him!!!

MELF, congrats on exercising every day last week, you did far better than I did! How many miles did you actually log over the course of the week? You must be feeling awesome! That's great that you were able to enjoy yourself yesterday and stay OP-I always try my best to plan ahead. My entire family knows how committed I am to this WOE and I have no qualms of taking food that I can have if there is nothing there I can eat. I drill my family about ingredients used in cooking and if they bought something and don't know what's in it, I won't eat it. I'm a fanatic at times and probably go overboard, but I really want this so badly, I don't care what they may think!!:) Thanks for the motivational thought, it's an oldie, but a goodie!!

CATHY2, welcome to the "I lost my post" club-I can surely sympathize with you on that event! The best almond butter I have found is MARANTHA, which they have a many HFS, yet, it's half the price at a Trader Joes, so I try to stock up when I go to one (like buying 6 jars at once). I would say, if you have a HFS in your area, like Wild Oats, I know mine has a fresh grinder there with almonds, but you can always make your own by throwing some roasted almonds in the food processor-nothing but almonds-it's sooo yummy!!!

ROSALIE, how was your badminton game? Okay for those of us that are older and don't have a clue about metrics, what is 3.5K equaled to in the States? Thanks for the tip on the echos on AOL, I did use a headphone, but not sure if QUILTER did, will have to find out. QUILTER isn't on AOL, she uses another server. It sounds like you do get enough fiber, esp. if you eat beans. Glad you had a laugh with the chocolate, I'm sure I must be a sight for anyone watching me:lol: Eli's been lucky twice with customs. When he came back from Lebanon last year, he had a slew of stuff in his luggage, which didn't get back with him, so they had to deliver it to the house, hence, no customs!!!

KAREN, congrats on being down 3lbs-that's awesome to come back from a vacation showing a loss! Honestly, I thought your birthday was earlier in April, but I'm sure glad you mentioned that it was this Thursday! I posted it above with BIGO'S day-everyone should have their bdays recognized! That is, except mine when I turn 40! Girl, I can totally understand how you feel about having your b.day forgotten like it was last year-I am the same as you, I make plans and buy cards and gifts way ahead of time, and if I'm forgotten, I feel bad. Not that I want anything at all, but it's nice to be remembered. Like for Mother's Day, my kids usually don't get me anything cause I always tell them I don't want anything, but deep down, I'd sure like it if they'd take a hint and when they see I'm interested in something that they get it-usually, it's just a couple dollars really. Whenever I see they have interest in something, I'll buy it later and put it away in my little store (closet), so come a b.day or Hanukkah, I have things I know they really want. I'm sure you understand. I know I have to change my routine, and I do have the tae bo tapes, but I don't like doing it. I'm thinking about maybe joining the gym over the summer. As it rains so much here it's hard to get in my walking, maybe this would motivate me a bit to do something else.

MARGARET, roast baby goat? What is that similar in tasting like? I like goat cheese but not sure I could stomach a baby goat. LOL! Okay, I must ask, what does AFK mean, I must be so dense! Eli went to Cananda, Montreal to be exact, to visit his sister and his brother who came in, as well as other family. I wanted to go, but stayed home:(

GLORY, if you only KNEW how many bars of chocolate I had, you'd die laughing-I'd say close to 20 now!!!! Hmm, are you implying I should maybe share? Thanks for keeping track, Karen did finally admit to having a birthday this week!!!

FILLISE, oh my gosh-what can I say! There was devine intervention maybe when that Milk Dud hit your back tooth? See, your mistake was saying a little candy, which could of been the chocolate bar-the 2 boxes of Milk Duds where not part of the plan of being a little candy! Oh my, that much money for going off plan-I'm sure to stay OP forever, I couldn't afford having that happen to me-and I do like MD's! Hope all goes well tomorrow at the Dentist-I wouldn't wish that on anyone, no matter how much they cheated.

SOL, I love spankopita-I think that's how you spell it. I should try to make it, I have a recipe from my cousin and I also found WW phyllo dough!!!! Pizza will do that to you-it only takes one time like that to not do it again! Will e-mail you later!

Going to go see what I can throw on the table and call "dinner" now. I'll check in with you all probably after "Everybody Loves Raymond!"

Toodles

Debbie
194/134/129
SB since 3/22/00

Hey Everyone,

Just stopping by for a moment.

I'll be away for a week beginning Wednesday. I'll be in Birmingham. AL until Sunday and then travel back to Jackson, MS until the following Wednesday.

I'll try to check in when possible!

Blessings,
StarChaser

Here's my motivational contribution for the day.
"Big goals get big results. No goals gets no results or somebody else’s results." MVH

SolShine--Try taking a WW pita loaf or WW tortilla to work on Friday and scraping the toppings off the Domino’s or whatever they get and piling it on your own pita. Scraping 2 pieces of pizza onto your own bread would make a wonderful lunch.

Margaret--I can identify somewhat with your saying that maybe you are TOO LAID BACK on the SB WOE. It’s probably true, and instead of really being too laid back, you have not really started on the commitment. I did that. Just kinda “tinkered around” with SB but in reality was “cheating” all the time so that I had the knowledge in my head but not the actions in my life. I didn’t want to face the fact that I was gonna have to truly make some changes to see a difference in my weight. I wanted to think that if I just did a bit of SB, that would be enough and I would lose the weight that way. NOT. So, think about your goals, and why you want to make changes. Actually, think about IF you want to make changes. I finally had to deal with that, and it took almost a year for me to start getting some sanity into my eating life.

Well, I just got back from lifting the weights. I think I was tired from yesterday. I walked those 2 miles pretty fast, for me! I couldn’t do as well as the time before, and felt so “dead” that I almost sauntered on the TM. Oh well, there are days and there are days.

Gotta go. Have lots of planning work to be done. Take care.

Just a few replies.

OVERCOME, Yes, I stayed OP. Your dinner & your DH sound fabulous! Good husbands are hard to come by. Your sounds like a jewel. LOL

CATHYCATHY Sorry you're having such a bad time with the brown rice. Have you tried it in a steamer? What are you seaoning it with? I add a chicken boullion cube, are a vegetable cube that I found at the HFS. That may make a difference in the taste also.

GATORGAL, Re. the page numbers, there are page numbers at the bottom of the screen, but it is a list of page numbers. For example << < 5 6 7 8 > >>
Those are the only page numbers I see and I can’t figure out which of those pages I’m on.

If you bring your mouse pointer over the numbers, the pointer will change to a hand unless it's the page that you are on. That's how you can tell where you are.

KAREN, Glad to hear that you made it back home safely & that you stayed OP while you were away.

Debbie, In regards to the fiber question, I voted 10-20 gms which was pretty much of a quess since I don't always write what I eat, but I come pretty close I think. I sure got a :lol: from your story about Eli's smuggling the saugage in his dirty laundry. :lol: you're too much!

Total for last week:
Walked 10.5 miles
Cardio 74 minutes, 2135 pulls/reps, burned 376 cals


CATLOVER Glad to hear that you were able to pass up the candy yesterday. Hey, I'll be pretty close to your neck of the woods this coming Saturday. We'll be in Dayton, TX for Dayton Ole Tyme Days Sat & Sun. Two of my daughters will be singing for the 3rd year there. They call themselves "Moma's Pride". Now I did not chose this name for them...they did it own their own. :lol: We are also going to be helping out this year with the Goat Dressing Contest. The kids loved it last year, so We were asked to help out with registration. We always have such a good time there. It's a town wide effort to raise scholarship money for local kids.

ROSALIE, I don't see the talk option on my AIM, I probably need to update it. Will check into that.

GLORYB! Yes, I agree. Things were so much more simple in OUR day. It seems as though things are sooooooo different, so complicated for our children & grandchildren. They seem to think I'm a little demented when I talk about how things were when I grew up. Oh well.... :D

FILLISE, OMG!!! What a thing to happen!? I had to :lol: at your new signature. I'm so sorry to hear your sad tale.

Been missing a few regulars, like Kim/Quilter, Viv, & others. Hope all is ok with all of you? :wave:

DAY 15......no smokey the ciggy!!!! :nono:

FEELIN FINE I MUST SAY!!! Tomorrow is my last big dose patch, then I'm starting the step down. I went ahead and bought all that I need. I'm doing a month on
each of the remaning two steps...The way I feel right now, that should do it! (I HOPE :D )
As for staying on program, I've not too bad, but I've not done real good either..BUT, I will worry about that after the cravings stop
THANKS AGAIN TO ALL OF YOU...I read your praise every day and it sure does keep me going!

As for the upcoming BIRTHDAY It sure does feel good to know that I will finally turn 21!! :eek:
Thanks to all who gave the early wishes As for plans, my nephew told me yesterday we were going out to dinner...Sam Seltzers I believe...home of the lb of prime rib for $11.95 I usually get the grilled salmon..it's good....not as good as OUTBACK, but good...I'll let you know how it goes and everything that happens...

Got to go, everything I watch is new tonight...Have a good rest of the evening...

BOB

Hi, I used to post as, "icesktfn", but I stopped posting, and forgot my password, so here I am as "iceskatefan". I am from New Orleans, and was excited to see other "Louisianians" had joined the board. I am a "on again-off again" SB'er. The doctor put me on SB for medical problems-not for weight loss, and I just can't seem to stay on for longer than a few weeks at a time, and then I fall off, and start the cycle all over again. I am always so impressed at how well most of you seem to be so dedicated!!!
I just recently read Schwarzbein's book, "The Schwarzbein Principle", and realized that I am not alone in having carbo cravings, and that it takes time to get off completely. Someone on this board suggested that I read this last year, and it took me this long to actually do. So, to whomever: {{{{{HUGS}}}}} for the suggestion. Maybe, I can actually be successful this time around!
So, here I am again...
I didn't prepare a motivational saying today...and can't promise that I will be a daily poster, but I will try. I thank all of you for just being here. I hope that in time I can be as helpful to you as you all are to me.
iceskatefan

Hi Everybody!!!!!

I’m back. Man, did I miss you all last week!!! So sorry I wasn’t on, but really and truly ran out of time. We had a great weekend. Celebrated anniversary number 5. But since there was a curfew at 8 pm we had to stay home instead of going out. Bummer. Then spent Friday and Saturday at my brother’s house. They are really supporting me with my sb eating. SIL told me to bring my ww flour so that we could use it instead of the icky stuff. Also they were very great about making sure I had enough to eat at every meal. It was wonderful. I was 100% faithful to sb all weekend. That felt great!!! Wish the scales would have noticed all my hard work this morning, but they are ignoring that and keeping me at the same spot.

Here’s another thing . . . today at least 3 people brought in all their leftover Easter **** and dumped it right in the middle of the office. I was pretty ticked. Just throw it away for crying out LOUD!!!!! Anyways about halfway through the day I got sick of looking at it and I picked it all up and put in sort of out of the way. At least it wasn’t under my nose. Anyways, I didn’t eat any of it . . . there was also two kinds of cake. Ugh!!! Anyways, now that I got through the day without succumbing I’m not so mad that they brought it in. Funny how it’s all about ME!!! Ha!!!!!

So now I am SO BEHIND on reading the posts. Think I’ll start with today’s and then try and go back later in the week to catch up on last week’s. So sorry if any of you have written anything to me that I haven’t answered. It is unintentional for sure.


CATLOVER---Here’s a late WELCOME from a delinquent chick!!! Glad you are here with us and I’m sorry I wasn’t able to officially welcome you at the very beginning. Way to go on giving the Easter candy the cold shoulder. That’s such a cool feeling to give yourself a pat on the back after you don’t give in. Isn’t it???

Okay DEB . . . who is going to eat the food that Eli had wrapped his his undies???? Doesn’t sound all that appealing. HA!

MELF---You are the exercise queen!!! Every day last week? That’s awesome!!! I’ll bet it was nippy doing those four miles this morning. Kept going fast to keep warm?

ROSALIE---Hey!!! I don’t use AOL, just IM. That’s why I have the little globe by my name in your buddy list. People who use AOL only have the blue triangle. Yes, my husband and his brother use the headphones and it works much better. No echo at all. If DEB and I were going to do a full fledged gab session, I’d have suggested that. It was kind of weird hearing myself on her computer. Hey, I got my Rodney Yee tapes today. As soon as I finish here I’m going to go check out the PM one. He doesn’t do the pm, just the am. Some woman does the pm. I’m sure she’s just as good as Rodney. Also can’t remember if I told you that I signed up for a yoga class at the nearby hospital. Wednesday nights. Hope I’m not the biggest cluts in the room.

KAREN---Three pounds on vacation???? You are extremely incredible and I am so happy for you!!! That’s so hard to stay on track while vacationing. You did it!!!!! SUPER!!!! Wish we could have met while you circled Cinti. Good thing you went around . . . all the unrest here is not very inviting for tourists and drive through people. Makes me sad to know that you were here and I missed you. We were probably out of town anyways. My timing is terrible!!! BTW, you are down 20 pounds in less time than I’ve done my 13. You are really working hard and it’s certainly paying off for you. Let’s imagine how many sticks of butter you have lost. 20 times 4 . . . that would be EIGHTY STICKS OF BUTTER OFF YOUR BOD!!!!! Awesome!!!

FILLISE---Wow!!! That really “bites” about your tooth breaking. (Sorry for the pun!) But I do want you to know that I took your example of how dangerous it is to go off program. Hope the dentist can work magic and that it’s not even one little bit owwy.

STARCHASER---Have a great trip!! We’ll miss you.

GATOR---Really liked your motivation today. Sounds simple, but is so true and so much what I need to hear.

BOB---Way to go, you EX-smoker!!! That is so great that you are going strong. I think of you daily and keep my fingers crossed for you. Sending you some congrats hugs right now.

ICESKATEFAN---Welcome, welcome, welcome!!! Good to have you back with us. You’ll get tons of support here and we’ll all send good thoughts your way that you’re able to reach your goal. Thanks for posting your picture. It’s nice to have faces with names.

Well, gals, it’s truly so good to be back. I know I’ve missed so much good stuff and bits of wonderful wisdom from you. Hopefully this week’s schedule will be back to normal. I’m going to go check ou tmy new yoga tape and I’ll report on it tomorrow. There’s an am workou and a pm workout. Maybe this will help with the sleeping. Bye everyone.

Take Care!
Kim
185/172/139
since January 2, 2001

It's me, Frog, have to say goodbye to Norma Jean tomorrow when I take the wig back!

It was a blast! I have some Polaroids that I will scan at work tomorrow. Mr. HB took them after the party to you can't see the dress and all that and I don't think there were any other pics except for the video which I am afraid to see! He was not surprised by the party but he was by the whole Marilyn thing!

I lost my mind Saturday and bought some cookies and thought that I would only eat one. HA!!! I felt like an alcoholic looking for a drink! Now I know how BOB must feel about those smokes! I took what was left of them to work today and placed them in the breakroom. Lesson learned! I also can't help but wonder if the Zyrtec I was on for a few days was making my appetite go ape! I stopped taking it and went back to the Allegra because the Zyrtec made me so sleepy I could hardly hold my head up at 4:00 in the afternoon and I wasn't sleeping well. Today was better with being OP and energy level.

I am dreading WIW for the first time in months. Preparing for TOM and with the cookie fiasco, who knows what kind of damage I've done! YIKES! Live and learn.

Talked to Winnie on Sat. I hope y'all will contact her.

I admit that I haven't read the posts from today. I did go back and read some from Fri-Sun. Hope all had a very nice Easter and Passover holiday.

Well, gotta go give hubby some time too. Looking forward to chatting tomorrow.

Peace,
Frog

Hi Everyone!
I went shopping today & decided to buy a few new items of clothing since mine is kind of getting too big! :D You know, my weight may not be going down alot, but I am certainly loosing inches. During Christmas holidays, I was wearing size 16 jeans. Well, I bought a 12 last week & they really are loose. Today I bought a size10! I also saw that WalMart is now carrying Nurse's uniforms, so I kicked up a med top & med pants to try on. When I tried the pants I found that they were pretty loose, so I went back & got a small. I even :lol: because I thought to myself....they'll never fit. I was wrong!!! They are in the wash right now :lol: Enough about me, but couldn't help but share that exciting news with all you gals.

iceskatefan Welcome to the board. My, another LA girl... glad to see you are joining us and I hope you stick around to get to know us. You will find lots of support here.

hi everyone!

just a short note this evening. i've been having problems with allergies and my head feels like it's going to explode. so...

bob: happy birthday!! and keep up the great work with your no smoking.

karen: happy birthday!! and it was me who lives in Indianapolis. I'm glad to hear that you were able to find your way out of Indy and get back home. I guess there will be lots of construction throughout the whole summer.

everyone have a great SB day!

cheri

:cry: I has been a very hard day today and I felt like indulging myself into some of the easter eggs left... I want to eat my feelings away... as usual.

I turned our 10 months old dog into the pound today because we can't handle him anymore. Its causing me major stress headaches and all we do is trying to get the dog to comply and we finally came to the conclusion that we can't do this anymore. We just don't have the time to go out and let him roam for hours on end....

It hurts and I want to eat, eat, eat. I know it will only make me feel like sh** tomorrow when I look at the scale, but it feel so comforting when I stuff myself with Chocolate... I hate this....

I just read some messages and I think I will head to bed... without the eggs. Not even one. I can do it... I can make it through this..... :cry:

Good evening all

Thought I would get in a quick post before heading off to bed. Have to be up and out early in the morning - working the day shift. Hopefully I can lurk and read the posts while I am at work. Had a good workout at badminton to-day - played about five games. Feeling kind of pooped right now and ready for bed. :yawn:

Debbie - A km is about 6/10 of a mile. So 3.5km is about 2.2 miles. I was wondering if the reason I couldn't talk to you the other day was because I didn't have "SB SuperChick" on my buddy list. I've added it to the list. Maybe we can try again sometime.

Kim - Hope you enjoy your yoga tapes. I'd be interested to know what they are like. Who's Rodney Yee? Is he the guy that was on the Oprah show? I checked out my buddy list for IM but I don't see any globes or triangles by the buddy names. Maybe I have a different edition of IM.

Iceskatefan - Welcome to the board. Hope to get to know you soon.

BigO - Way to go on the NO CIGGYS. Good luck with the new patches.

Melf - That's great that you are down three sizes. Doesn't it make you feel good?

MargaretA - I play badminton in the local seniors centre (55 and over). I don't have to join a club, just pay a small annual fee to belong to the centre. It's a drop-in program which runs three days a week. You see there are some advantages to being a senior!

Gotta go. Will check in to-morrow.

Bye :wave:

Marie.

Good Morning Everyone!:wave:

I wasn't able to get back to the board last night. Michael had a ton of homework and I finally went to sleep instead of waiting to see when he'd get off the computer.

Got in my walk today, really had no desire to go, but went anyhow. It is dark and overcast with the threat of rain here-such a beautiful day! I say that only because it's a tad cooler and this weather is going to bring a cold front tomorrow morning-a relief from the 90's we've had in the last week!

My weight is still up, 5 days in a row-needless to say, I'm NOT happy!:mad:

BIGO, keep up the great work on the cigs, I'm sure they are behind you now. Afterwards, you'll pick up where you left off to be back OP. Ummm, if you're 21, I'm the Queen of England-now, if you would of said, just turning 40, then I would back you up!:lol: I think Sharon has been to that Sam Seltzers before, and I believe she said it was good. Is that in Tampa? I'm sure you will enjoy it!

ICESKATE, WELCOME TO OUR BOARD! You are right there are quite a few gals from LA, I think you are all overtaking the board from those of us in FL.:) Is it possible that you go off plan after a few weeks because you don't fully allow your body to detox from the sugars and refined products? I know for many, if you follow the plan 100% you WILL not have the cravings that make many go off plan, so maybe if you stick it out, do it 100%, you will be able to stick with it more than a few weeks. Just my 2 cents. We are all here and willing to help you in any way!!!! Again, welcome to the board!

QUILTER, Happy Anniversary a little late. Glad to hear they finally lifted the curfews there, hope things can get back to normal now. Honey, I'm right there with you, I've been "stuck up" and remain stuck up, no matter WHAT I do-so your in good company. Hmmm, I don't think Eli specified WHICH food was wrapped in undies-hopefully, it's not something I'd want to eat in the first place!:lol:

FROG, can't wait to see your pics! Sounds like you had fun playing Marilyn! I get like that, need carbs, carbs, carbs during those TOM, that I seem ravenous-next time you find you really need to get something like that, look for Joseph's cookies. They are really good, made with WW flour, and malitol. Glad to hear you spoke to Winnie, what did she think?? Love the frog!!!!:)

MELF, you go girl! Size 10!!! WOO HOO!!!!! That must be an incredible feeling for you.

CHERI, hope you feel better, allergies can really be the pits!

CATSRULE, sorry to hear about your dog. My sister went through the same thing when she got a puppy from the pound. It was harder than she thought, along with having 2 little ones, she just couldn't commit to the dog and felt it was best while it was still young. I hope you will be able to look forward and not console yourself with food-I've learned long ago, it only helps for the moment, so we think. Keep us informed and here's a big {{{{HUG}}}}

ROSALIE, thanks for the metric explanation! That's a nice walk for you! I don't keep the AOL IM up, but if I see you on my buddy list, I'll let you know if I'm on the computer-would love to chat!

Got to run, Eli is off today-have yet to see him more than 5 minutes since he's been back. I'll check in with you all later.

Please remember, TOMORROW IS WEIGH IN WEDNESDAY!!!

Debbie
194/134/129
SB since 3/22/00

Good morning!

I hope everyone had a HAPPY EASTER weekend! I've been trying to read all the posts, and am just now finding time to sit down and write one myself!

Sat. & Sun. were not exactly good days for me :( I guess I didn't do too bad....it could have been worse. Saturday night I ate pizza at my inlaws.....I really felt guilty about it and should have spoken up and fixed myself something else. I didn't want to "rock the boat", if you know what I mean. I really need to work on my planning ahead for situations like that.

Sunday lunch could have been really bad, but I did okay considering the TONS of food my family had. We had a big family dinner at my sister's house and I think almost everyone there brought some type of gooey dessert (except me :) ) I did manage to eat mostly turkey and vegetables, with a little spoonful of dressing. I skipped all the cakes and pies for dessert but must admit, I did eat 2 brownies. I knew I wanted a dessert and took a long time deciding which would be the least damaging. I know, I know, not having anything would have been better, but at least I stopped after having my "brownie fix".

Life has certainly gotten busy lately....both my children (son, 10 and daughter, almost 8) are playing baseball. My son's team starts their regular season tonight. (Yes, this is the son w/leukemia....... I'm so proud of him for being able to play, and it does him a ton of good to be out there!). This could be a big problem if I don't plan ahead.... in the past, we've always had to eat at the ballfield because we will be down there from about 5:30 - 9:00 watching all the games. Supper has in the past consisted of chicken strips, fries, hamburgers.....you get the picture. Any suggestions?!?

Have a great day!

Lisa

215/210/140 (and just hoping I've held on to the 210 after my Easter weekend!!)

Hi Guys....

I just wanted to check in and say hi. I've been distracted lately and between pressures at work and issues with my father, posting has really fallen by the wayside.

Plan-wise, I have been doing my meals 100% OP but sinning terribly with the Easter chocolate and snacks. That has stopped now - I am still up two from the trip and this continued binge and really hope I have brought it under control NOW. Yesterday was perfect and today will be too.

I have initiated cleaning plans in my house for the kids (DH is a longer project, LOL) so currently my house is clean and we have temporarily weathered the cleaning lady crisis. FYI for all you MOMS out there, here is a great kid cleaning idea - I set the timer for 5 minutes and told them to just go attack their rooms for 5 m inutes. When the timer went off they were still cleaningbut I made them stop. Wow, 5 minutes made a huge difference! So we will incorporate dusting and the playroom into their 5 minute plan.

And now the biggie...my Dad has to have surgery on his lung...I had suggested he have it here with the recup as well but there are issues with flying (bad air in the plane), recuperation...and it seems the doctor they have found in san francisco is pretty impressive. So I may have to go and spend some time out there (anyoen know anyone in SF?)...right now I am in limbo about everything and I HATE limbo - not a good place for me. I am experiencing typical "Caregiver" feelings of being pulled in too many directions, and anger that everyone depends on me, etc.....everything you've read about. Oh, and the oncologist told my father "If you don't have this surgery, you have 9 months to live". Just like on TV, huh....:(

Anyway, wanted to give you the update, as scary as it is. I'l be back (and still OP!)

Viv

I’m counting down the days to VACATION!! Vince and I are going to the GatorNationals in Gainesville, FL on Saturday and then we’re heading off to Columbia, SC for the rest of the week. Vince graduated from USC and lived there for 10 years. I’ve never been so he’s going to give me the grand tour of his old stomping grounds. I’m really looking forward to it. Vince likes to eat pretty healthy and he’s very supportive of eating SB style, so I’m expecting he will help me stay on plan.

I’m afraid to weigh in tomorrow, but will face the music. I KNOW I haven’t been getting enough fiber lately. I haven’t noticed any difference and I’ve been pretty good, except for the pizza. Thank you to everyone who offered suggestions. I think I’ll try the scraping/pita thing. I just LOVE pizza and it will be very hard to say no, but this WOE and my long term health is more important at this point – if I don’t notice any difference doing the pita thing then I’m going to have to “Just say NO!”

I use the 10 min. boil in bag rice. Is that bad? I’m terrible at portions and waiting for my rice and this seems to be the no-brainer way to cook.

ASHLEY that strawberry salad does sound divine! I’m going to have to try that one, too! Did you put it on the recipe thread?

SPARKLE – We do our budget at home on an Excel spreadsheet. We have different categories for “Household” (groceries, Wal-Mart stuff, etc.), Rent, Entertainment, Clothes/Shoes, Phone, Auto Insurance, Gas, Savings, etc… It’s easy and you can really see the money grow in different categories if you’re saving for something. If you want a copy of what we use I’ll be happy to share. I like it ‘cause we take a little bit out of each paycheck for the different categories and don’t have to spend ¾ of one paycheck on rent that way and then starve until the next paycheck (which is what I did before being married). As for soft drinks: I’ve started buying a 6-pack on my weekly shopping and then bring ONE can to work with me and that’s my “sweet” stuff for lunch. I can drink it with lunch, but mostly savor it as a “dessert” drink. That way I still get to have my soft drink, but it’s only 1 a day and the rest of the time I drink my water or (rarely) hot green tea.

MELF – Standing ovation for you!!! Congratulations on your successes with the working out every day!!! Your stamina, endurance and determination are contagious!

DEBBIE – I got the recipe off one of the monthly recipe threads here at SB Central. I thought you were the one who posted it, but maybe not. It’s very good and I’ve shared it with a few of the ladies here in the office after I smelled the place up at lunch. :) Whoever posted it – it’s AWESOME!

STARCHASER - Good to see your post!

GATOR – I liked your logic with Margaret. Good reminders to not be half-a$$ed about this if we want results. I’ve found myself trying to rationalize eating off plan and your wisdom will certainly come to mind next time I’m tempted. How bad do I want this? I just think of some of my family members and their health struggles and severe decline in their quality of life because of too much “cheating” and remember that I have lots of things I want to do and enjoy in life that I can’t do if I have to stay close to my doctors.

BOB – Glad to hear things are going well!! HOOO HAAAA!! Remember that when you turn 21 there’s a tendancy to overdo it – just be careful!! :) I love Sam Seltzers!! Enjoy your Birthday meal immensely!

ICESKATEFAN – Welcome back!! Nicetameetcha! Lurk all you like and post when you can. I love to hear about how well people are doing. That’s a very nice picture you posted. Looks like I’m going to have to check out the "The Schwarzbein Principle" myself. Sounds interesting.

QUILTER – Glad to have you back on board. Glad the curfew is over too! Nothing like feeling like you’re being grounded by the City, huh?

FROG – Can’t wait to meet Norma Jean! :) Sounds like you had a blast!

CHERI – I hope you’re feeling better!

CATLOVER – I’m sorry about your dog. They do get to be part of the family rather quickly. That chocolate isn’t going to make it feel any better and then you just have that much more to deal with. (It’s easier to be on this side of the reasoning, I know.) <grin> You’re absolutely right – you CAN make it through this!!

LISA – Don’t beat yourself up too bad. Some of us are still figuring out how to maintain 100% SB eating and the rest of the posters have been there/done that/got the t-shirt and are more than willing to help us be pro-active to be successful! I know for me, feeling like crap and going to bed at 7pm 2 Fridays in a row has been motivation enough for me to change how I handle Pizza Fridays at work! That’s awesome about your son playing baseball! It’s good for kids to get to be kids and romp around as much as they can. You’re absolutely right that it’s good for the soul and will only help with his health, I’m sure.

Hmmmmm, baseball game eating survival…..Can you take coolers in to the stands or is it more strict than that? I always buy those 2 lb. bags of skinless, boneless chicken tenderloins at the store and pop those in a non-stick frying pan sprayed with Pam – sprinkle some Tony Cachere’s seasoning on them and cook them till they’re done (you don’t have to thaw them first). Takes about 10-15 minutes. Voila – SB friendly chicken fingers. Apples and peanutbutter (sugar free). Triscuits. I’ve quit being so religious about refrigerating my food and if you cook the chicken fingers shortly before you head out to the fields it should be okay to not refrigerate/cooler store them since it won’t be that long before you eat them. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches travel well, too.

VIV – Sorry to hear about your dad. Glad he’s got a good Dr. in SF that can help. I don’t know anyone there, sorry. Thanks for keeping us updated.

SolShine,

Thanks for the tips on baseball food! I could carry food w/me.....if I just get myself in gear (aka get off the computer :) ) and plan ahead. I know I could at least take some fruit w/me to snack on. They have the most delicious boiled peanuts at the games......just how bad would that be? And how many could I have???

Thanks,
Lisa

Today has been really windy here, so when I got back from the Food Ministry program I decided against walking. I will be doing the cardiofit exercises instead. I have 2- 12 hr shifts coming up the next few days, so I probably won't get to post much, but I sure will be thinking of all of you.

Debbie, Rosalie, & Solshine, thanks for the compliments & encouraging words. Yes, I do feel good about myself & the weight loss as well as the smaller sizes. I need to try on my swimsuit before vacation time gets here cause I may need to buy one of those too!:D

AMSERAPHIM, Enjoyed our chat last night. I do hope you will hang in there with us & also with this WOE.

QUILTER/Kim, Hope things continue to improve with the curfew & the unrest in your area. I'm sure that can't be a pleasant situation. We had some problems in a near-by town this week-end along the same lines, some shooting between locals & police, but no deaths, Thank the Lord. But I thought of you when I heard of it.

CHERI, Sorry to hear you're not feeling up to par. Hope that sinus/allergy problem clears up soon.

CATSRULE/Christin , Sounds like you are really in distress over this situation with the dog, but like you said, you know how you're going to feel later if you surcome to stress eating. A wise choice you made, to go to bed instead of eating the candy eggs. I hope you were strong enough to do it & hope today was better for you.

Lisa_A_A, Planning ahead is definitely the key to your delemia. Why not prepare a picnic basket to bring with you to the games. It would allow you to eat OP, control not only your eating, but that of the kids, & also be cheaper than the take out. Boiled peanut should be ok as long as you don't overdo them. Can't remember the portion size, maybe 1/3 cup?

VIV, Glad to see your post today. Really neat idea doing the 5 minute timer thing with the kids. Need to tell my daughter about that idea. Thanks for the update on your dad. Hope the surgery goes ok. Yes, I'm sure that you are feeling like you are being pulled in too many directions with all of this going on. SF is a long way from you, but hang in there. God always makes a way. Will be praying for you both.

Well, got to go get a few things done, like wash clothes & dishes. Also got to go pick up GS Daxton at the baby sitters'. :wave:

Dentist update: Saw my dentist this morning and he decided he could patch the tooth rather than crowning it. So it cost me $85.00 instead of $500-600. Nevertheless--LESSON LEARNED! OP food has just not been appealing to me since about noon yesterday. Go figure.


Debbie: I liked what you had to say--I mean not only was I off program, but was into a major feeding frenzy. I'm sorry you are still up--but you know it WILL go down again--just have faith and keep OP!

Big Orange: I think you are tackeling the more important problem with the smoking. You can get totally back OP when you feel that the cravings have diminished. Imagine how good that chicken is going to taste--once you tastebuds reawaken!

Melf: SIZE 10!!!!!!!!!! Your work in the gym is paying off. I'm trying to work my way back to the gym as slowly as my knee will let me. So far I can only do a little bit on the bike and weights that work my arms and upper body. I'll get there eventually though.

Iceskatefan: Welcome back! I agree with the suggestion that once you eliminate sugar and starches from your diet the cravings will go away. Once you get through the "detox" period, it is amazing how your appetite changes.

Frog: Will we ever learn?????? Eating off program is just not good! I certainly learned my lesson.

Catsrule: I'm so sorry to hear that you had to give up your dog. But please don't give into the temptation. if you do you'll be sad, heartbroken and guilty over the dog as well as eating off program. It will make things worse instead of better.

Viv: I hope your dad does well with his surgery. As much as I believe in staying on program, I also believe that there are times when you have to put first things first. Like Big Orange and her cigarettes, do what you can OP and we'll be here to help you get totally back OP when you are ready.

I hope everyone else is having a good day. More importantly, I hope the steel-eyed monster (or digital, as the case maybe) is good to everyone tomorrow.


Susan

I've had a GREAT day. It's one of those days that everything has gone right. Whew!!!! Can't even begin to tell you what a switch that is! Ha!!!

MELF---Oh, Girl, you are my inspiration!!! That is wonderful news about the SIZE 10 pants. Wooohooo for you. How great you must feel. I am so happy for you. That walking is really doinng the trick for you.

CHERI---Sorry to hear your allergies are giving you fits. That can be downright awful and I'm sure sorry to hear it's happening to you. Hey, how's your foot. I haven't caught up with last week's posts, but I just was wondering. The last I remember you were getting some pain with it. have you had to lay off the walking??? Hope not, because I know you were enjoying it.


CATSRULE---I know you are such an animal person who loves all creatures. So my heart is hurting for you at this time. I'm sending good thougths your way that some kind hearted person with a really big farm that sits way off the road will wander into the pound and it can be love at first sight. And he'll get a good home. That's what matters for you. But I totally understand. I love dogs, but have met a few that would make me pause. Anyways, glad you mae it through without the easter eggs. You're right . . . you would have felt terrible. Much better that you got on the board and told us about it and wore yourself out. Take care.

ROSALIE---Yes, Rodney Yee was on Oprah a couple of weeks ago. The tapes are wonderful. I did one last night and one this morning. Wow!!! I sure don't get it yet and I can't do all those positions, but I felt so good and peaceful when I was finished. Looking forward to doing it when I get home. I"ll ask Paul about IM and the globes and why you don't have them. He's on the phone right now. I'll get back to you.

Well, I'm at Paul's office trying to get in a little post reading. And I think it's time to head home. Will be back on later tonight. I'm not finished reading or responding. HA!!! Fat chance of that!!!
Take care.
Kim
185/174 (WHAT IS THAT ALL ABOUT?????)/139
I'M ABOUT READY FOR SERIOUS MEASURES WITH THIS PLATEAU!!!!

Hi all. Its been a really good day for me. I started the day off with a good breakfast, then my dh and I
went to a local golf course. I played my 1st Par3 9hole round ever and ended up shooting a 55. Not
great but for a beginner I think its pretty good. I am going to frame my game card. It can only get
better.

Since Im starting to feel better about myself, I am getting my hair cut and colored in the morning and
getting my nails done in the afternoon. Before starting this woe I was suffering from low self esteem.
Didnt really want to go anywhere or do anything. Ive only lost 5 lbs since March, but I feel alot better
which in turns gives me a little more confidence.

Viv - I know what you mean having people depend on you. My father passed away in October, and Ive
had to do alot for my mom. She's still grieving so Ive had to help tie up loose ends, and take her
on her errands. I also have a brother and a wonderful husband who help out alot. Im surprised the
stress involved hasnt sent me into bad eating habits. I will keep you and your father in my prayers.

Oh well guess I will go for now. I have to eat, then do my weight routine.
Hope you all have a pleasant evening.

I had decided not to walk today because of the strong windy conditions, but the more I thought about it the more I WANTED to get out there. My sister was here, so she stayed with Daxton. I had picked up a cheap Walkman AM/FM/Cassette with headset at Dollar General earlier today. The first station I came across had some really "beat" music, perfect for keeping me focused on the pace. WOW, what a difference that makes! Debbie you had mentioned this before that it helps & now I can understand what you were saying! I walked 3 miles in 45 minutes. It's about 56 degrees out there & let me tell you, I broke a sweat!:lol:

FILLISE, Have not joined a gym. I have a CardioFit machine at home & the walking along with this WOE. As Debbie would tell you also, even when the aches & pains are bad, it pays to get out there & do it cause afterwards, I sure do feel better. Hope your knee improves so you can get out there too.

QUILTER/Kim, Glad to hear you had such a great day. It's good to have some of those days once in a while when EVERYTHING goes right for you. :D

CATLOVERGood for you about the make over, haircut, etc. You SHOULD feel good about yourself. I know your self-esteem will improve as time goes by. You are doing a good thing for yourself with this WOE.

See ya'll later :wave:

Haven't read the posts, will check back later and chat!

Smiles!

Having a little fun!

Evening Everyone!:wave:

Just got home, and of course, I MUST jump on the board the minute I get in-is there anything more important?!?

Eli and I went to Ole Ole for lunch and ran a couple errands before going to the movie. We saw HEARTBREAKERS, cute movie. We actually were watching them set up a scene in Palm Beach last summer.

Lucky I got home and Eli didn't throw me out in the Everglades for the alligators-though I've had more than 100 grams of fiber over the last 2 days, I'm somewhat dookie stopped, and well, you can guess the rest, those car windows were going up and down all day long!:lol:

TONIGHT IS CHAT AT 9:15pm est Hope to see you there!

LISA, glad to hear you had a nice Easter with your family. Okay, lets see what you can do for dinner at the baseball field-how about a turkey/tuna/egg salad sandwich? Or, if you want something hot, make it ahead of time and get one of those little insulated thermos' to keep it in. A large salad with strips of chicken-trust me, there are lots of possibilities, just as many excuses one can find for not planning ahead. Let me know if you want some more suggestions, I'm full of them!:) Did you ever contact WINNIE??

VIV, glad to have you back OP 100%. Hey, what's with this Easter candy-see, the Passover crap is so lousy, if you would of stuck with that, it wouldn't be an issue!! Only thing I've ever liked with Pesach was the chocolate covered matzah! Hope the plans to go help your Dad work out easily, I know this has to be stressful for you.

SOL, when you are in Gainsville, see if you can go to WARDS, it's like a little farmers market that has some health foods there-along with Chocolove chocolates, which are fairly cheap there, among other great items. It's not far from the college. Join me in being scared to step on the scale tomorrow, I'm sure it will be frightful for me. I don't believe the boil in bags are okay-is it considered INSTANT? LOL-it may have been me to post that recipe, I can't remember sometimes (that age thing!).

MELF, you go girl, a swimsuit to boot-not I! That's one wearable I won't ever see again!

FILLISE, glad the Dentist went okay, and ended up being cheaper than expected. I can only imagine what was going through your head at that moment when it happened!:eek:

QUILTER, when you tackle your plateau issue, could you throw mine in for good measure?????:^:

CATLOVER, glad you are having a good day. Wish I understood the golf lingo, looks as complicated as metric to me!:eek: That's wonderful you are going to pamper yourself a bit-I started doing that with my nails, and now, the first time in my life, I have long beautiful and polished nails!! YOU DESERVE IT!! Enjoy!

MELF, you were rocking the pavement I see! 15 minutes miles-you were burning rubber!!! Makes a big difference, doesn't it. I'd love to make you a tape to play-then you'll be flying!! Just let me know!!!!

FROG, I LOVED the pictures!!! :lol: Esp. the last one!! Thanks for sharing them with all of us!!!

Gotta run-will be back on to see who's in the chat room at 9:15!!

Another reminder, TOMORROW IS WEIGH IN WEDNESDAY!

Debbie
194/134/129
SB 3/22/00

Hope everyone is having a good week. I am now suffering from falling off the wagon some over the weekend. I have felt a bit on the weird side, yesterday and today. It may be from the weekend along with not being 100% since the bad cold thing I had. I was able to walk on TM only once last week, And this week, yesterday so far. I plan on hopping aboard it tomorrow though. I did do some yardwork both yesterday and today. I wasn't able to stay out there as long as I had a few weeks ago though. That can be so frustrating. It has gotten cool here again :rolleyes: Going into the 40's tonight, then into high 30's tomorrow night :eek: I haven't planted the veggie garden yet, but am planning to attempt that tomorrow.

Mary and Kim - Just want to let you ladies know I really enjoyed chatting with you earlier this week. Mary, I am so happy for the headway you are making!!!!! You are an inspiration.

Debbie - I know you are happy to have Eli back home.. i know that when Craig has to go away, I miss him miserably. Absence makes the heart grow fonder and more appreciative too!!!!

Catlover - Give yourself a pat on the back just for going out on the course and giving it a try!!!!! I have been practicing my swing for like 2-3 months now:lol: DH wants me to venture out and get into the "swing" of things!!!!!

Glory - Hello to you too!!!! Things are pretty good here in Georgia. Hope you have recuperated from that roller-coaster week you had last week. I hope your bday was everything you wanted it to be.

StarChaser - Hope your trip is a good and safe one.

Iceskate - Welcome back to the neighborhood.

Kim - BTW, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!!!:love: Congrats on being 100% OP over the weekend, as well.

Catsrule - Gosh, I know what a struggle it must have been to return your puppy. That is a far nobler thing to do, if you know you have more important commitments....and it sounds like you do.

Viv - Hello friend, I have missed our chats. You have alot going on right now. I will keep you in my prayers. I am here for you.

Sol - Have fun at the Gators. I have done my tour of duty a few times with those races with DH.. Be sure to bring ear plugs!!!!

Wow...... tomorrow is already WIW. I wish everyone good luck. I could use a bit myself. Have a nice night all.

Hi Girls! I'm back for the remainder of my post.

Did I tell you that I'm trying to give up Diet pop? Yep, it's not too big of an issue for me, because I only have them once in a while. But I'd still like to get that carbonation away from me. Have a friend who's doctor said that since our bodies naturally get rid of carbon dioxide, he likens that too dookie. He would ask his patients, "Do you mix 'dookie' (not his direct quote) with liquid and drink it? No. Then why do you mix something else your body doesn't like with water and drink it." We always laughed and thought that was silly. But I think he has a point.

LISA---What a hero your son must be to you and everybody who knows him. That is so great that even though he’s sick, he is going to play!!! Wish I had that kind of determination!! As far as dinner ideas . . . I was thinking about things like ww tortilla roll-ups filled with whatever they like (ham, cheese, pickles, etc.) or celery and cream cheese or peanut butter. Some kids like veggies and dip. These are just a few things that came to mind. We don’t have kids, but we do pack lunches when we go long distances in the car. Let us know what works for you. Might be something I’d like to add to my picnic basket.

SOLSHINE---I liked your idea of the chicken fingers, but have to ask about that seasoning you referred to. I haven’t heard of it and am wondering if it’s something local. What’s it taste like??? What’s in it??? We got a George Foreman grill as an anniversary present and I’m thinking yoru “fingers” would do very well on there. We love that new grill. Have used it the past two nights and it’s so simple and quick. DH said the cooked onions tasted very different tonight.

MELF---Here’s another quirky similarity in our lives. This weekend I was at DOLLAR GENERAL with my niece. She bought . . . a cheap little walkman to use while she runs!!!! I about flipped when I read your post that that’s where you got yours. Was yours 5? I think that’s what hers cost.

FROG---The wig is great!!! Looks wonderful and even looks natural. Maybe that’s the resolution of the picture! Ha!!! You are so cool to go to all that trouble to help make somebody feel special. I see this as a whole new career . . . I’ve heard impersonators make good money. Tee hee.

DEB---You are cracking me up about the windows in the car. Too funny. Must admit I’ve been guilty of that before too. What’s a girl to do???? I’m glad you reminded us abou tthe chat. I would have forgotten. That would not have been good.

Gotta go. It’s almost 9:15 and I don’t want to be the last one in the chat room. Take care, everyone!

Kim
185/174/139
January 2, 2001

It was fun chatting tonight! We missed those of you who weren't there!

QUILTER - It's Tony Chachere's Original Seasoning. At my grunchy store they have it by all the seasonings. It's in a green cardboard-type bottle with "Tony Chachere's" in red lettering. The LA Ladies will know what it is, I'm sure. It's bottled in Opelousas, LA. It's AWESOME!! We put it on everything! It's a blend of cajun type spices.

FROG - Love the pics! Thanks for sharing them!

DEBBIE - LOL with the windows!

Have a great evening, Everyone!

Just a quck one-------------
WOOOOO HOOOOOOOO Frog or should i say Norma Jean?!!!!! what great pics. Looks like you had lots of fun. I should post my pics of hubby and i as OOMPA LOOMPAs from Willy wonka!!! LOL I am going for Shania Twain this Halloween!! :lol:

Gotta go to bed just caught up on the posts and need sleep (its 1:45 a.m) Overtime at work kids vacation bla bla bla..... I will try and post after i get my bug butt to the scale tomorrow-wish me luck!!!!!

Rhonda
201.2/14?????/135 -hmmmmmm

Good evening ladies! I assume you ALL missed me! BWAHAHA! The good news is that I finally got almost to the bottom of that moldy stack of work on my desk, got ALL the filing done and am all set up to kick bottom in the morning. The pages have multiplied and I don’t have time to reply to everybody. Glad that there has been so much activity here! I wish I could make the chats but I have to work at 3:15. Is anyone interested in chatting on Saturday or Sunday?

Debbie, can’t say it often enough, I think you are doing a wonderful job here. It’s one thing to keep things organized, it’s another thing to spend so much time lovingly responding to everyone.

About the shredded wheat, it used to be one of my major binge foods, along with all cold cereals. We had the old-fashioned kind, and I would crumble six or so of them in a big bowl and eat them with milk. So I’m just now learning portion control when it comes to certain things: it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Oh, when I left the Splenda out of the shredded wheat it IMMEDIATELY became less tempting!

I liked your recipe for the mini quiche-s and have been looking for a mini muffin tin so I can try stuff like that.

Melf/Mary, good for you on resisting those tempting eggs. The breakfast ideas sound good; I haven’t been eating much cottage cheese because it’s another STRANGE thing that I can’t control myself with.

Cathy, you said, “Somebody asked why I "chose" to not worry about staying OP on Friday at the fish fry. Well I had just made up my mind before going that I would eat what I wanted to and not think about staying OP for one meal.” Thank you for sharing that with us. I asked because I am very curious as to what motivates others. I’m hoping that if I do choose to eat something off program I will balance it out with other, more rational choices. Easy to say...yet lately I’ve been tempted to eat stuff not because it tastes the best but because it’s something I’ve told myself I CAN’T eat...the deprivation factor. Human nature I suppose.

Almond butter...I buy it along with peanut butter, fresh ground at the health food store. You grind it yourself with this big machine and it’s quite expensive, about $5 a pound. But I just get a little bit of it as a treat.

Karen, the headaches have definitely DRASTICALLY improved since Sugar busters. I think I had one when I was really stressed out but it didn’t last long. I used to have a headache every day...sometimes I would have to stay in bed all afternoon because of it. Now I rarely sleep more than 6 or 7 hours a day and I’m not tired.

I have also been reading in Sugar Blues that sugar consumption is related to illness (viral and bacterial). That theory is probably controversial, but I can see the connection. A healthy immune system can resist most invaders. I haven’t gotten sick much lately except after I went to Vegas and didn’t sleep much all weekend, but when I was heavy into binging I don’t remember ever being WELL. I always had a low-grade sore throat and would be sick for a minimum of two weeks. Since Sugar busters I haven’t caught the bug that has been going around our office.

Margaret, I have been drinking Diet Coke for a while, but only in the past few days have I been sucking it down like it’s going out of style. Like I said, I will drink what I have and then worry about it. You are lucky you don’t have to sit still...I spend probably 11 hours a day in front of a computer and never did mind before. But now it’s torture. Today I got out my MP3 player and stood up to do some filing because I just found it impossible to concentrate on the more important things. Well it was good because the filing needed doing anyway.

SolShine, girl we have a lot in common. Really enjoyed your letter. I’m glad you’re concentrating on your job too. I guess a lot more of my self-esteem than I realized is tied into my job performance and this ability to concentrate is really annoying me. But that’s a tangent.

Thanks for the link to the sassy site. I read NO FAT CHICKS (http://www.stumptuous.com/fatchick.html) which contained very sensible advice on weight training for beginners. I’ll add the site to my collection of links.

I have a complicated Excel spreadsheet for my budget too, including for tracking expenses, a detailed plan for both my current salary and for when I made $40K a year (soon...hahaha!) and even my roommate’s budget. (He simply laughed.)

Lisa, despite what you said about Easter weekend not being good days it sounds to me like you did really well. I think like me you are learning moderation.

Good luck with baseball season! I have one word of advice for ya: ZIPLOCK BAGGIES. Okay, that’s two words. I love those things. Things to put inside:

Sausage
Cheese
Beef jerky
Triscuits
Shredded Wheat or other “legal” cereal
Cut veggies
PB & “J” sandwiches
Plain ww bread
Boiled eggs
also fruit (without the baggie ;) )

Doesn’t hurt to be prepared!

Fillise, the tooth story was tragic, awful...AND HILARIOUS!!!! LOL! But one of the amazing things about this plan is that chocolate is allowed (what universe have we graduated to?) so if you had to have chocolate, why did you choose Milk Duds (Flavored wax!) when you have so much better choices? Too funny. I remember not so many weeks ago when I got this new kind of candy at Wal*Mart because it was only $.25 and I had never tried it before (Cow Whips or some such ;) ). I got about three or four strips and bit into one the minute I was out the door. It tasted nasty, exactly like candle wax. So I threw the rest of it away and the other three ended up on my dresser somewhere. Too good for bad candy! Well, wouldn’t you guess, several weeks later after I had started in on the chocolate again I was hunting around, desperate for a fix, and gobbled those other three nasty things down without a thought. Sigh. Never underestimate the power of insanity when it comes to food.

CatLover, good for you on getting your hair and nails done. It makes a huge difference in how you feel! I have been much more careful about my grooming lately.

Candle in the Wind, WHOOOHOOO! Hot! Hot! Hot!

Rambling thoughts again

I’ve been rebelling in small ways without totally losing it. Yesterday and today I just could NOT face my 3 mile run. Yesterday something happened to upset me which I can’t get into the details of, but the point is, the moment it happened, all I could think of doing was skating. Weird huh? I couldn’t WAIT to get suited up. I was going to do my run down at the park but I couldn’t run when there was skating to be done.

And for the first time, I actually went fast enough to get my heart racing! I could only keep it up for a few minutes at a time but I actually had to catch my breath after. I couldn’t go that fast before because I was terrified of falling. I guess after that last fall at top speed there is nothing worse that could happen (other than falling in front of a bus and getting run over) so I lost a lot of my fear. So much energy was going into being afraid of falling that is now going into skating faster. I was actually keeping up with the cars several times!!! (Okay, they were going over the speed bumps but it was still an ego trip) I did fall again, but forward so I didn’t get hurt at all. As if to compensate for my cowardliness in avoiding my run, I did TWELVE MILES! I wanted to go on but I always fall when I get too tired so it was time to chill out.

Tonight it’s raining again and I’m really pissy about that. But I’ll take my baseball cap and hope it’s not too bad. Definitely gotta run tomorrow.

With food, I kinda freaked out last Tuesday because I was avoiding salt and beef, and went a little overboard I think. Then Wednesday I was sick and dizzy all day from running and not eating enough. Plus I was feeling very deprived. So today I had ground hamburger (with rice and zuchinni yummy) for lunch and sausage (turkey with habanero peppers, with zuchinni, rice and onions fried in a bit of butter) for dinner. Oh, sausage for breakfast too. I even had an extra serving (130 calories) of triscuits with some sun-dried tomatoes. AND dessert (yogurt and berries). But I feel pretty good about it...I didn’t eat anything bad for me and I didn’t eat until I was overly full. So we’ll see how things go. The obsessive fear I was harboring last Tuesday was certainly not healthy nor helpful!!!

Okay gotta go kick some butt (my own) on wheels!

Much love,

Chris

164/158.5/130
3/26/01

Hi to all,
I just wanted to say thanks for the warm welcome. Good luck to all of you on "Weigh in Wednesday".
I made it through a whole day! I know what you guys were saying about "de-detox" is correct. I actually find SB harder than when I quit smoking!!! LOL
I need to just quit the sugar and carbs "cold turkey"!!!
Wouldn't you know...I make it through a whole day, and then I get in a wreck!?!?!? I wasn't hurt, but my new car has a bad "boo-boo". And I didn't reach for that bag of Doritos, instead I balanced my checkbook, and wrote bills. AHHHHHHH, the effect this board has on me :) :) :)
BTW...the pic that I attached to my first post is not me-it's Michelle Kwan. She's the reason that I am a southern girl with iceskatefan as a nickname! I just got a new digital camera...I'll have to take a pic of myself, so you all can see, the "real" me. LOL
Anyway...thanks again for the nice words of encouragement, I'll keep all of you in my thoughts today!

Good Wednesday Morning Everyone!:D

Just a quickie, have to jump in the shower and take Lauren to school and then go get my oil changed, I'm wayyyyy overdue-not one of those things I care to take care of when I should.

It's one of those bitter-sweet days. The scale is down 1 pound, but still up 1.5 pounds, so really, no loss since I'm trying to lose what I gained, but at least the scale moved down after 5 days!

I hope everyone has a good WEIGH IN WEDNESDAY TODAY!!!:)

I'll check in with you all later today!!!

Debbie
194/133/129
SB since 3/22/00

I'm at work and need to keep this short. Weighed in at 172. While that's one pound down from last week, I weighed this about 3 weeks ago on a Wednesday. So I am NOT counting any loss today on the WIW board. Does this make sense???? I sure am sputtering and stalling around this weight. Must break through.

Enjoyed the chat last night. It's funny to be able to laugh at your computer screen. People would think I'm crazy if they saw it.

Take care.
Kim
185/172/139
Since January 2, 2001

190/185/135 started 3/08/01

still not showing a weight loss. Will try and not get discouraged, but it gets kinda depressing knowing you are eating
all the right stuff and still cant budge the scale. Oh well enough of poor pitiful me.

Hope everyone else has a good WIW.

Good morning everybody!

Thanks to all the great advice for my "baseball meals"......I will definately plan better for our next game (which is on Thursday). I ended up eating a quick turkey sandwich around 5:00, but was still hungry after we got home and had a bowl of AllBran around 9:00. I will not do that again..... I think all that bran was rumbling around in my tummy and woke me up at 4:00 am :( . I really like the idea of the ziploc bags. That would save me plenty of money too....my kids wants to eat eat EAT at the ballpark!

Even though we lost :( , it was so awesome to get to see Ross play. He is getting stronger and stronger each day, and for a moment, I could forget about that **** cancer and just enjoy watching my 10 yr. old having fun. He did great, too! He was the lead off batter and faked everyone off w/a perfect bunt. He played the whole game, some at 1st and some at short stop. I could ramble on and on about baseball....it's a real passion here in my tiny little town. We have nothing else to do, and the whole community really gets in to it! Even the opposing team was cheering for him when he got up to bat....it was a very special moment.

We went on a "make a wish" trip to Orlando in April and got to meet the Atlanta Braves while they where there for spring training. I've made a website w/some really cool pictures of Ross and the Braves. Check it out if you have a chance. The address is: www.wishtrip.homestead.com

Somehow the gods were kind to me and I lost 3 lbs. this week! Woohoo!!!! I wish everyone else good luck on WIW!

Lisa

Forgot to post my stats!

Lisa
215/207/140

Good Morning SB gang!

So many posts - so little time! :lol:

Lisa I can totally relate to all your baseball stories. My youngest son also plays baseball and we were at baseball practice last night while the SB gang was chatting. I love baseball and I love watching my son and the other boys played. I teared up when you talked about your son and both teams cheering for him!

I can also relate to your eating woes with baseball season. I didn't have time to bag anything before practice yesterday so I chewed on a few sunflower seeds during practice and then when I finally got home I was starving and had to eat supper around 8:30 which is much much later then I like to eat - I will have to plan to plan ahead! :rolleyes:

Question: I saw somewhere that sunflower seed kernels were legal on SB but what do yall think about sunflower seeds (with the shell on) as a snack? Do you think its a decent snack? or do you think that all the salt will make me retain fluid? Just wondering what everybody thought about them. I believe the bag says 1 gram of sugar per serving.

Sparklecamp: I should have explained when I said "somebody asked" I just meant that I could not remember who had asked bec by the time I read thru all the posts I can't even remember who has said what :lol:. I do not mind anybody asking me anything at all - I'm pretty much an open book. But as I said I think that my choosing to eat whatever I wanted was a big mistake and hopefully I have learned a great lesson.

Somebody (again I can't remember hehe) also mentioned that SB is harder to them then quitting smoking was! Well I just want to say that I really appreciate that comment! I have never smoked so I have never had to go thru the terrible ordeal of trying to quit smoking but I would like to say that there have been moments over the past 2 weeks when I thought to myself "this SB WOE is really kind of hard at times"! It's just nice to know that I am not the only one that is finding this difficult!

Ok weigh in - the scale still says 193 which is what it said a week ago - so no loss - but after the weekend difficulties I guess that is fair!

Hope everybody has a great day.

Cathy :wave:
195/193/150
04-02-01

Just a quick post from work - this week has been so busy - sorry I haven't been posting much.

I'm officially down 1.5 lbs today since my last WIW. I WAS down 3, but you know how that can go. I have stayed on program, so it's not because of falling off the program.

Hope to see some good, steady losses from my buddies here! Keep on truckin', as we used to say, and the results will come!!

Have a happy Wed. and I'll catch ya later!

Karen
207/188.5/?
since 1/23/01

I don’t remember who posted the Crunchy Pea Salad on the recipes thread (can’t remember which month, either) but I made it this morning and – can I tell you – it’s AWESOME!! Half my office has tasted it and they all want the recipe!! Another trip to the copier!

MMMMMMmmmmmmm, one of my neighbors has the biggest, most prolific gardenia bushes you have ever seen and I have gardenias on my desk today. It smells soooooo good in here I can't possibly have a bad day! So, that being said......I’m up a pound. :cry: My dear, sweet husband…..he weighed himself to make sure nothing was wrong with the scale. :lol: He knows how hard I’m trying and, I think, feels worse than I do when he sees I’m not getting the results I want. I DID have that pizza on Friday and I had pasta for dinner last night. I ALSO think I dropped about 2 lbs. in the bathroom this morning after I got to work - :o soooo….If I hadn’t had breakfast this morning I might be DOWN another ½ pound today…..can I rationalize that or do I hafta go with the scales from this morning?

SPARKLE – LOL! Zip Lock Baggies are a staple at our house, too!! EVERYTHING goes into those things!! I’m leaving tomorrow for vacation, but after I get back we can plan a chat date and let everyone else know in case anyone else wants to join in.

CATLOVER – I read somewhere that too many women trying to lose weight put off buying nice clothes, having their hair done, etc. for “when I lose that weight” and that it’s important to do those things BEFORE we lose the weight – we’re still beautiful and it’s motivating as well as a big boost to the self-esteem to know that we’re doing everything we can to look our best PERIOD. I’ve been waiting to buy that bathing suit and some other things just hoping that the weight will come off before I really have to do that – you’ve inspired me. Maybe I’ll get my boot-ee in gear and get out there and go shopping. Glad to hear you got to practically apply your golf practices in a real game. I don’t play, but I know how excited my friends get watching their scores improve. And so many of us relate to the I’M DOING EVERYTHING RIGHT WHY ISN’T THE DARN SCALE SHOWING IT???? Syndrome. I’m there, too. I keep reminding myself of the “health” benefits of this WOE and lifestyle. It helps to know that it’s normal. Maybe our bodies are in shock, maybe they’re desperately trying to hold on to what they are comfy with….who knows. Stay on plan and it has to come off eventually! (That’s what I keep telling myself anyway)

ICESKATEFAN – LOL – too funny! I thought you looked like you could be Michelle Kwan’s sister!! Now I know why! Glad you didn’t succumb to the Doritos! Hope your car is okay and can be fixed quickly and painlessly.

DEBBIE – 1 lb. is a LOSS!! That’s definitely something to be excited about!!

LISA – Awesome pictures!! What a lovely family you have!! Glad to hear Ross did so well in the game that’s exciting! My favorite sport growing up was MISSISSIPPI STATE BASEBALL!! We were in the foster parent program from the time I was 4 years old. Rafael Palmeiro, Will Clark and Jeff Brantley are a few of the now pro players who used to come to our house quite often for cook-outs. The players were like family because we got to spend so much time with them – and in Starkville they are local celebrities. Congrats on your loss, too! It’s not the gods smiling on you – it’s your hard work and determination paying off!! Don’t short change yourself! :)

KAREN – No need to apologize for not posting. We’re always glad to hear from people whenever they can post.

CATHY – Maintaining is a good thing. Especially when we’ve learned some things the hard way – that’s where I am with my mental handling of this.

Here’s a tip I got from www.Topica.com that seems to be timely with the blisters we’ve been getting here.

GOOD SOCKS OR PLAIN OLD SOCKS
So many times, we buy expensive athletic shoes and skip over buying good socks. However, good socks are a necessity and do not cost much more than plain old socks.
The first consideration in buying a sock should be sock size. The right sock is generally two sizes larger than your shoe size. If the sock is too tight, it becomes too confining for proper foot movement. If the sock is too loose, it bunches up inside the shoe, causing foot irritation and blisters.
Cotton and wool socks are fine for people whose feet do not sweat. Synthetic fibers are much better for keeping moisture away from the feet. Polypropylene, Orlon, and blended-fiber socks help keep the feet comfortable and prevent odor and blisters.
Some socks have extra padding on the sole or toes for additional comfort. These socks become useful especially to people with foot injuries or diabetes. The toes of many walking socks are reinforced for additional strength.
Check out the different types of socks at a sporting store and select a sock that meets your needs. Give it a try and compare it to your old sock. You may find a big difference in your comfort level during physical activity.


Back to work.....HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE!!!

:wave:

Hi ladies….

I am going to whiz through this post again….

As always, thanks for the continued support. For those of you who find this a downer, please feel free to scan through it, I understand! Anyway, I have decided to wait and speak to my father’s doctor to see when the best time in the “cycle” is for me to visit – and my MOM will be coming with me (again, more of the soap opera, they divorced over 20 years ago and SHE is being supportive, oy)….my friends here are going to do the child care cycle for me and grab my kids after school (I have such GREAT friends here!) and DH will try to get home earlier…..My friends keep telling me to look at the trip to CA as a vacation, LOL…those with kids will know that that is NOT a sick way to look at it! I am TRYING to stay strong under pressure and really look forward to speaking to his oncologist…

Took the kids to SpyKids yesterday with friends. I had planned on a little nap in the movies (LOL, I have been known to konk out during kids movies) but this one was cute and Antonio Banderas is just not bad at all to look at (DH is that type – tall, dark….just not a millionaire like Tony there, LOL)…

To add to everything, May is nuts for me. Little DS turns 7, I do major birthday parties, this year it’s LEGO with all kinds of activities LEGO related (any ideas?), my bday is in May, we are going to NYC to see a Broadway show and go to the new planetarium at the museum, mother’s day, baseball, lacrosse, school carnival which unfortunately I always overcommit to ( aproblem for me, overcommitting all the time)…

I had a decent day OP yesterday except for two little candies at the movies….again, I need to get to the market, have that on the sched for tomoro…DH is working at night this week coz the kids are on vaco and taking them to the market is TORTURE!



Catlover – ( I am one too!) – I am sorry about your Dad….it sounds like you have a tight knit family and I am sure that gave you a lot of strength throughout the ordeal. As hard as it must be to help out with your MOM at times, I would imagine it also is fulfilling to give back to her when she is in need. That’s why I wish my parents were closer, I would be happy to help them. Thank you for sharing your story. And WTG on the golf, I myself cannot get into it at all, but I do like the pretty courses!

Catsrule – (yes they do!) – what a sad doggy story. I can imagine what a struggle that must have been for you, but it sound s like you did the right thing and hopefully a new home will be found.

Sol – Have fun on your trip! A change of scenery is worth a million bucks, isn’t it? I too just love pizza and am finding it’s one of the hardest things to not eat, but I will try Ashley’s scraping idea…

Ashley – thanks for the scraping idea! The Sopranos wasn’t too bad this week….Tony’s poor wife, tho, what an unfulfilled existence…

Melf – glad you liked the 5 minutes tip. If you are a clean fanatic, check out this site, www.flylady.net….it’s an obsessive compulsive cleaning mailing list….really….but I have picked up a few good tips that work for me, and they address working women, not just stay at homes as well, so I’ve learned a bit. They send a million emails but many are just reminders that once you’ve read, you can delete. I prefer walking with the sounds of SILENCE – after all the noise and stimulation of my life, I like hearing NOTHING except birds and breeze!

Kimmi – hey sis, I’ll sendyou an email J

Fillise – good for you on the exercise – as they say on flylady, BABY STEPS!!

Frog – love those eyelashes!

Deb – how is Sharon doing?

Ann – I planted lettuce this weekend and now it is under a blanket of newspaper because it was under freezing again! Yuk! But I can’t wait to pick my salad!

Lisa – what a proud moment that must have been for you to watch Ross at bat. I can imagine how emotional it must have been. Good for him and his progress and what seems to be a great attitude!

Record time posting here…More soon….
Did weigh in but still up 2, bummer…

Viv
146/135/137/128/???

Where WIW is concerned, I am not a happy camper:mad: I really am not surprised though. When you play, you pay. I am going to stay focused on the positive. I am getting back on schedule with my TM, and am doing yardwork too.

LISA - I really enjoyed checking out the website. Thanks for sharing that with all of us. Ross and Laura are adorable. You have a handsome family. Being from Georgia..... I, naturally, am a Braves fan too!!!!! Maybe Ross could get in touch with Bobby, though, and give him some pointers for the team these days:lol:

Viv - I am doing this garden thing for just the second year. I haven't tried lettuce yet. It has been cool here too. Got into the 30's last night:eek:

Good going for the losers for this week. And for those of you in the same category as me......tomorrow is another day:^:

This will be short as I have to meet someone for lunch.

I'm back to my low--250--water gain all gone (is it any coincidence that the weather has turned cooler here? I think not)

Still OP--after my experience this week, off program foods do not look good anymore! Hah!

Will try to check back in tonight.

Susan
300/250/150
July 7, 2000

HELLO LADIES :)

i REALLY DON'T KNO HOW ALL YOU LADDIES KEEP UP WTH EVERYONE. I'M TRYING BUT IT'S TO HARD SOI'LL JUST DO MY BEST.

I had a lateBirhtday lunch with Sis yesterday, Man it was great, We went to Newport Bay, We both had the Hot Seafood Salad, Boy is that good. lots of fish, shrimp,crab,and muscles with a hot Vinegarette Dressing, This was good stuff and all on program. How about that.

I won't be weighting in until tomorrow so will have to let you know what the Loss is then.


Deb: I just am in awe of you, with all you do for this board, and the time you give of yourself, yet your still able to keep up with all the post, you are the greatest.
(just a little appreciation for all you do)

Melf: I'm thrilled for you a size 16 to a size 12
WhooHooo, You go girl. I know how you feel, When I started I was wearing a size 30 jeans and my sis gave me a pair of size22 recently an they fit. It's just to thrilling. I still haven't gone shoping yet I'm waiting for a 20 then I can shop anywhere. As for the age thing, my kids say i'm older than dirt, and they grand kids just look at them like WOW really!!! (Give me a break :p )

Bob: You go girl, Your doing great, I'm empressed.

IceSkatefan: Welcome back to the board, If you stick with it for a few wks then you'll find it get's easier and the cravings go away. so again I say welcome

Quilte: I think it's great that you stayed away from the easter candy and that you moved it. That,s to much to ask of any one. You go girl.

CatsRule: Sorry to hear about your poochie, But glad to hear you were able to handle it without the food, We have so many reasons to give in to our weekness.
I was wondering if you lift weights, Sometimes when you work out you build muscle and this weights more than fat so could be the cause of not a loss yet. don't give up were all hear for you.

Viv: I'm so sorry about your dad, I've been through it so I'll be saying a prayer for you.

Frog: WOW you really know how to brighten up a screen, great pictures your really fabulous as a Marilyn. Thanks for sharing with us.

Ann: Gee it sounds like you had a great chat with the girls. I never get the opertunity to get on at night, Daughter has the computer, mostly for homework. But I will this summer and i'm looking forward to chatting with all you ladies,

Have to run love to all Glory :wave:

OOPS I forgot, I wanted to thank Lisa for sharing the wonderful pictures, looks like your Son had a great time and I know that made your day. Love Glory

Hey Gang!:wave:

Just got home from getting my car done. Of course, it cost me more than I expected. Guy tells me I need new tires as well-next time! Not an expense I am ready for now.

Day is gorgeous here in S. Fla! It was really overcast when I went for my walk this morning, dreary looking as the cold front started to come in-I really would of just liked to crawl back into bed for another hour, but I got out there and did my usual 4.5miles, and was happy I went, as usual!

Anyone who has a Walgreens near them, I see they have their brand of peanuts on sale buy 1-get-1 free. Lucky the jars I got have 20% more free as well. It's a great price, and it makes great peanut butter! I get the dry roasted, unslated. Comes out to $1.50 a jar. YUM!

Thanks to all of you who turned out for the chat-it's always fun and hectic in there!!!

REMINDER If you STILL haven't posted your BIO on the NEWEST BIO BOARD that was started 4/1/01, please do so ASAP so I can get you onto my mailing list!!! THANKS!!!

AMSER, did you get your veggie garden started today? What are you planning on planting? I love doing lettuces, but always have a problem with keeping up with them and then they bolt. I guess I should get out there and get some parsley, cilantro and mint going again. Withouth water, it's been hard. We're only allowed to water once a week:( Gonna be a wonderful day today and tomorrow to be outside-at least we aren't looking at 90 degrees for the next few days!!! Don't worry about being up-your in good company. I like your saying, when you play, you pay!!!

QUILTER, kudos for you for giving up soda. That's exactly what I did around the middle of June last year and I honestly don't miss it a bit. Sometimes Eli asks me if I "just want a sip" and I always decline-it doesn't even smell appealing to me anymore-and then knowing about aspertame, well, that made me not want it even more. GOOD LUCK! Hey, I read that it's bad to try to hold in gas-so if he has any problems with that, I'm just going to whip out that article and tell him it's better than me exploding!:lol: Congrats on losing that pound-hey I weighed less a month ago than I do now!!!

RHROO, PLEASE-post those pics! I love Oompah Loompah's! I'm sure they must be a sight to see!!! Send them to me if you want and I'll get it back to you to post.

SPARKLE, by all means, try to set up a chat for the weekend-it's just Tuesday's we do the scheduled one, anyone can do a chat at any time!!!
I can't believe how you love that Shredded Wheat-to me that tastes like shredded hay. Geez, if you want to over eat something, for me, it's gonna be some good junk!! Why don't you try making the almond butter yourself, has to be cheaper than $5 a pound that way. I tried to read Sugar Blues, I just couldn't get into it. I'm glad you are watching your eating better than the other day, you don't want to faint! With all the activities you do, you have to keep on top of your eating.

ICESKATE, I now do remember you from long ago:) Sorry to hear that you got in an accident, but glad to know you are okay. Hope it wasn't your fault. So, you got through day 1, congrats-how's day 2 going? Can't wait til you post your picture, let me know if you need any help!

CATLOVER, don't get discouraged, that's the easy way out, trust me. I get discouraged many times, as I mentioned to QUILTER above, I weighed less a month ago than I do now. But I WON'T give in like I have every time before. I'm going to stick this out and make goal, and you will too. I can't understand why I'm up, I have kept track of my eating, never cheating and getting exercise 5-6 times a week, and I've been up and down with the same 3-4lbs for the past month-go figure:rolleyes: The scale WILL budge!!!

LISA, CONGRATS on your 3lb loss!!! Thanks so much for posting those pictures of Ross-he sure is a handsome young man!! That event just must of made him feel like he was on cloud 9! Laura is adorable too-you can't mistake them for siblings! And finally to see a picture of you and the hubby is great! You failed to mention to the board to look at the bottom of page 3 for you!!! I must also mention, that Burkett guy is hot too!!:eek: Thanks for sharing!!! FYI, if you need to add or edit your post, like you did for your stats, just go to that post and hit EDIT and then make your changes and then submit it and Viola!!!

CATHY, sunflower seeds are fine, but surely not filling. All seeds/nuts are SB legal. I would say to put some PB on a Ryvita or Finn Crisp cracker, or even the lf tricuits-or something with cheese-that would be a better and more filling snack for you-or, even a piece of fruit! Don't worry about the scale not going down-at least it didn't go up!!!

KAREN, CONGRATS on your 1.5lbs for this week!!!!

SOL, like you I find out later that I probably lost, or lost more than I did when I weighed in. Like later in the morning when you have a bathroom call, for sure I lose a pound there!:^: Just imagine you'll be ahead for next weeks WIW!! Your hubby sounds like a dear testing the scale for you! Thanks for the article on the socks-I need some new ones and will invest in some good thick ones, the thin ones just don't last nor do they have enough cush to them.

VIV, thanks again for that link-I'll get working on it. Sharon is okay, the judge let her husband stay in the house since she had a place to stay-which sucks-her life is in limbo, no job, no home-but she's doing as well as she can be expected at this time. :)

FILLISE, glad to hear you are back down-now look forward, not back! Just think, 1 more pound is a great milestone! You can then be UNDER 250, and say you have LESS THAN 100LBS TO GO!!! WOO HOO!!!

GLORY, even if you can't keep up with all the posts, just having you come in and say hello is what's important! Thanks for those kind words, you know how I feel about everyone on this board-I couldn't do it without you all-it would be too lonely!!!!

Now I've got to run, time to get Michael at school. I'll check in sometime this evening with everyone!

Please remember, TOMORROW IS RECIPE DAY so if you have a good SB legal recipe you'd like to share, please try to post it tomorrow. If you haven't visited the recipe board recently, you should, there are some WONDERFUL recipes on there! Here's the link:

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

Toodles!

Debbie
194/133/129
SB since 3/22/00

Not supposed to be posting now. ;) And got some appnts to prepare for, but I really want a moment of honesty right now. First of all, haven't had the time/courage to weigh today...but I already made arrangements to get to the gym at 11:00 (lunch).

But last night, you know how I was posting about eating a lot yesterday, but I had good food, even cooked vegetables for myself for THREE meals. Then after my second snack of the night (it was nearly midnight) I went temporarily insane and HAD to have some goodies, so I had another cup of shredded wheat (yes Debbie I know I'm weird) with Splenda and when that didn't work, attacked the sf ice cream with ferocious vigor and ended up eating what added up to about a cup. Now, I didn't eat anything off plan and I had just skated for 12 miles. But because of the boundaries I had set up in my head I felt like I had finally officially blown it for the first time since I started SB. I was able to stop before I was full again so I don't think that what I did was psychotic...but there was definitely a need for me to break the boundaries that I had set up for myself.

So I've been examining what this might be so. I have been really stressed out over a work situation that really has no solution for the time being. As I was wolfing the ice cream I was writing to a friend about it. I feel like I'm constantly keeping busy every minute of the day to avoid the introspective thoughts that constantly intrude upon me. So I've been quite exhausted mentally and not giving myself enough time to just veg. I think that's why I'm rebelling against myself...in other little ways too, like skating instead of running, and not washing the dishes every night according to the rule that I set up in my head (I am not a good person unless the kitchen is clean before I go to bed. ;) ) Being aware of all this stuff, I'm hoping to be able to make small changes in my plan and its "rules" before the whole thing fails spectacularly.

Last night when I was skating the inside of my right foot started to hurt really badly. It was like all the tension was concentrating in one spot. I didn't want to stop so I focused my mental energy on that spot, willing it to be relaxed and willing my ankles to be strong and in control. Amazingly enough, the pain lessened immediately and went away after another couple miles. So I am applying that principle to the rest of my program: willing myself to be strong, to persevere.

Will definitely let you know the results after I weigh in. You girls who are holding steady or gained a pound or so have more of a victory than you realize. It was the first holiday weekend in a while and we all made it in our own ways. Isn't it funny how it's so easy to gain and so hard to lose? You would think the laws of thermodynamics or physics or whatever would work the same both ways. It's like watching the stock market these days! One day seems to wipe out the progress of months! ;)

Later!

chris

Good evening all

Just checking in to say Hi. Haven't time for a long post, just got home from work and have to be out for badminton after a quick supper. I had no loss this week, actually up about 1/2 pound from the loss I had last week. But this is not unusual. It always zigzags up and down for a while before staying down. 201 1/2 to-day. Can't wait to get below the 200.

Enjoyed the chat last night. Kim, I'm with you on the laughing at the computer. I'm glad no one was around to hear me. Have you had the first YOGA lesson yet? How was your p.m. tape? I checked out my library catalogue and they have some of his tapes. I may try and pick one up this everning if I have the time.

Lisa - That was great to hear of your son playing baseball when he is going through so much at this time. You must be very proud of him.

Well, have to run. Congrats to all the losers this week and to the rest of us HANG IN THERE.

Will check in later.

Marie.

It's funny....I've been wearing my "comfy" jeans all day...you know the ones....the ones you can actually button and wear without ending up w/those horrible red marks from cutting into your tummy.....anyway, they are comfy but definately not much room. I just realized that they are noticably looser. YEAAAA!

DEBBIE: I did contact Winnie and she sent me a form, but after reading the form and talking w/her, I felt like she was looking for people more experienced with this WOE than me. I did tell her that I would be happy to help in any way I could. I agree.....John Burkett is a cutie!! :) :) Ross had some of those pictures blown up to 8 x 10 to put in his room and sometimes I just have to go stare! :love:

FILLISE: I just noticed you were from Auburn.....WAR EAGLE!! We bleed orange and blue around this house. I remember when I was a senior in high school my father said I could go to college anywhere I wanted, but he'd pay my way to Auburn :) (and he was only half joking!!!)

Thanks to all who've visited our webpage. Deb was right....I forgot to mention there was a pic of me with my family on page 3! And many, many thanks for all the kind words about my son. We've had a rough 6 months, but have managed to keep it together fairly well. Luckily, the chemo has not made him too sick. I just feel like I should be in medical school!

I have to go give him his chemo shot :( Thanks for making me feel right at home and for keeping me motivated. I'm still learning my way and will surely ask many questions, so be patient with me!!!

Lisa
215/207/140

The frog is happy to say that she did not gain, but she did not lose either, she just stayed the same ol' weight exactly so the profile stays the same.

I'm relieved because I thought the cookie caper was going to do me in, plus the approaching TOM this week. WHEW!

Congrat to all you losers!

Glad y'all liked the pics. It was a lot of fun to do. Nervous about seeing the video though!

Chatting was great last night. Missed those of you who could not attend. Thongs only mentioned in one message and only one very little discussion about body functions.

BOB - missed you last night, hope you weren't hiding out somewhere with a cigarette in your mouth!

CHRIS - wish you could chat sometime when all us haoles are. The price for living in paradise.

More later.

Peace,
Frog

Boy am I tired. I got half of my veggie garden planted this afternoon. As it got later I got concerned about the temp dipping tonight and thought tomorrow might be better to finish the planting.

Deb - I am not a very adventurous person when it comes to new things. I am sticking with tomato plants.. I think I planted 12. Also am trying watermelon.....for my DH. I promise, if they grow, I won't eat any. I am also trying it again with squash and zucchini squash, along with yellow bell peppers and green bell peppers. I have some okra seeds I thought I woud try too. Last year, I did pretty good with tomatoes, despite not nothing much about growing them!!!! I FLOPPED with squash and watermelon last year, but I wasn't as dedicated and nuturing as needed when growing things.

ALSO, Deb be thinking about me tomorrow!!! I am going for GYN exam. I am 2 years due:eek: I also need a boob smashing, which is a challenge since I have NO boobs:o

DH is wanting something done for supper - HAAAAA. I guess I will go twinkle my nose or something. I will check in again later.

DAY 17....NO SMOKEY THE CIGGY!!!

FROG....Haven't even sniffed one in all this time. I was in bed!...you would think that I would have more energy since I have all that GOOD AIR IN MY LUNGS now...
We've been sooooooo busy lately....IT'S TIME FOR ALL THE SNOW BIRDS TO BE BACK UP NORTH!!!
I couldn't believe that news this morning about the snow in Raleigh!!! 18 inches!! IN APRIL!!!
Loved the pictures...see, us "MOUNTAIN GIRLS"
clean up pretty good!

DEB: These people believe I'm only going to be 21...
RIGHT GIRLS? :nono:

I'm about to put this tired old butt to bed early again tonight. It's really dragging..

Thanks to all for the good wishes...I can still feel you pushing....

VIV: Your in my thoughts and I'm trying my best to send
good things your way. Keep that chin up...

BOB

Finally a minute to sit and write. This will be a long one. I am mad i didn't have time to respond to last weeks posts there where sooooo many good ones. I do lurk dailey even more than once a day! I am addicted to you all.
Well as for my week end. Saturday was a great day stayed on program for once!! I guess i was saving up for Sunday! I did well at my moms i had lots of veggies got my salad and brought my own sweet potato. I bought half wheat half white rolls not totally leagal wheat but better than nuttin -had one but wasn't that great. I feel i could live with out bread now its amazing. As for the kids treats.....i voted for i forgot i was on Sugar busters!! i had to go to my sis in laws after my moms and she is the worse!!!!! she has soooo much junk there and i didn't do well at all. I was going with the "tomorrow is a new day" thing at that point! Well that was Sunday-Monday I woke up with that sugar in my system and very crabby. Tuesday was better actually alot better. I felt better more in control. I could tell by my clothes that i was back down instead of up the 3 lbs i felt i was (or more) i didn't know how much since i didn't weigh! I did go to the scale today and i was quite motivated and very happy :D i am at my all time LOW! LOL 142.5. I got on and off 6 times once it said 143 the other 5 it said 142.5 so i am going with that. THis feels good. I am very motivated to get to 141.0 so i can offically say i lost 60 lbs!!! As for excersise i have been sticking to it!!!! I guess thats what is making me lose while cheating! Also when i have been falling off the wagon the next day i will cut back in calories and starchy carbs. Who knows what works with this body!! I just want to feel in control!
I don't know if i told you all about my new tapes i have been doing. They are called The Firm and they are wonderful!!! These are for weights-which i am loving!! I sweat like a pig too. ThIs is the first weight tape that i actually sweat doing. I did one tape 10 different times (the tape vouches results after you do it 10 times!) They are an hour long and they are sooooo good. I startd a new one ( i got them at the thrift for 1.49) they both have cardio and alot of squats and lunges and sooo on! A friend said she has 6 more i can borrow she was sick of them after 4 yrs! I can't wait! i feel tighter. I hurt today in my glutes and shoulder area i really felt it the first time i did the first one. Just a little tip!! If you want to start weights these are great. I am going to buy some 8 lb weights this week i only have up to 5lbs. The weather here is getting better i havn't walked all week. Work has gotten real busy we started our overtime which i like to take advantage of. The kids are off for spring break soooooo i thought i wouldn't get much excersise but so far this week 2 days if i get the next 3 days i will be happy.

Iceskatefan-Good luck we are here for you and this board is very supportive!!!!! Keep up the great work. I just started to take L-Glutamine which is suposed to take away sugar cravings. i got it at the vitamin store i will try anything once! Woo hoo on not eating with the stress of the "boo boo"!! thats hard!

Lisa- one portable snack i found was the pre packaged peanuts they are easy to throw in a purse. They are hard to find but K-mart had them. The best thing is to be prepared for these times!!!! keep up the great work. Our baseball season is postponed a week since we still have some snow! Your son sounds like he is having a great time. I have two boys who play all the sports!!!!

amseraphim- good luck with the garden!! I have noooo green thumb!! I always have good intentions but never get around to it! Now that the snow is melted i can see all the leaves that flew in before the snow UGGG!! :( Yard work is great excersise i plan on getting out there soon. Its in the low 40's today here buurrrrrr! I have to agree with the "you play you pay" saying!!! :lol:

Quilter-good luck with the Pop! I don't even miss it when i don't have it. I do drink caffine free but love water. I am glad i never drank the real stuff. Its a hard habit to break. I get the flavored water at Walmart but that seems to sweet now for me. How is the violence there? The curfew is over i see.

Catlover-Hang in there that stupid scale is NOT the only to measure our sucess!

Cathy-this is hard!!! I feel it is anyway. But being healthy is important sooooo i guess we will get through it and try and do our best! glad the scale wasn't up!! i will take maintaing anyday!!!!

Karen- Woooo hooo on the loss!! You know this human body is a tricky thing!!!!! At least the scales going down for you!!!! I was happy with my little 1/2 lb after a long time of staying the same and going up.

Solshine- DOn't worry about being up! your staying with this and thats awsome!!!! keep up the great work. Its funny how our brains work!! we know really how good we are doing even if the scale dosn't agree!!

Viv- Good luck with dad! YOu sound like your having a great vacation with the kids!!! we did the Chuck E cheese thing today! ugggggggg Keep us posted we are all here for you. My hectic bday time is in the fall i have Oct, Nov, and Dec. Can you say Oy?????

Fillise- WOOOOOOOO HOOOO on the low!!! keep it up girl!!!!

Glory- HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! your lunch sounded awsome! I love spending time with my sister. Funny how things change after all the years huh?!! We have so much fun together.

Deb- I will try to post the pictures myself! HA! Congrats on getting down again! i am keeping my fingers crossed for you. I want to get to that 141.0 sooooo bad and now its getting here FINALLY! Next week i hope for sure. I just might jump up and down at my mother in laws house! LOL I know with all of your help here i am going to do it -if not next week i will keep on trying! I want to get to goal soooo bad-bla bla bla!! anyway! your chocolate sounds soooooo good. I think thats the brand i get but we don't have the little circle ones here! I weigh my chocolate too so i didn't laugh when you said you did!!! I weigh alot of things!!! Keep it up girl!!!!!

Sparkles- YOu sound like you are stessed!!! YOu are soooo right that our brain is controlling our mouths!! (thats what i got from your post!) keep up the great work don't be so hard on yourself you are HUMAN! :D

Rosalie- I love your attitude! That 1/2 lb could be gone with another 1/2 lb later tonight!! LOL thats how unpredictable our bodies are!!!! Its just water weight not fat!!! keep up the great work!!

Frog- Woooo hoooo on staying the same! i loved the pictures! Keep it up girl!!!! Did u sing on the video???

Well my veggie soup is cooking. I think this also kept me going the last few weeks i make the soup and eat a bowl before my meal or as a meal with my salad really not many calories and i am FULL!! I love veggies sooo i don't feel deprived (which i never want to feel again when trying to lose weight!) I will let you all know how this L-glutamine is going. I read to take one when you get a sugar craving! HMMMM Well i have bored you enough!!!!!!!!!! keep up the great work everyone!

Rhonda
201.2/142.2 YEAH!!!!!!/ 135-it will happen 7.5 more lbs of fat!!!!

Froggie- I missed your post!!!! I am SOOOOOO proud of you with this butt thing!!!!!! woooooooo hoooooooo your almost there girl keep it up!!!

ALso i want to chat sometime :( is anyone ever chatting in the day????? i am leaving now! LOL

In case I dont get on the board anymore this week Happy Bday to Karen and BigOrange.

Well I got back from the hairdresser earlier with a new hair color and a little better outlook on life. I
went from a golden brown to a brunette. What a change. I like it though and it makes up for not
having the scales change this morning. My DH also likes it, which is good cause Im not gonna change
it.

I decided to push myself a little harder on my treadmill. I was doing 20 minutes every other day, but
tonite I did 30 minutes of interval training. Boy was it a workout. I feel great though. Maybe this will
jumpstart my metabolism. Now I need to find a good ab workout tape to do along with my toning
exercises. Any ideas?

I also saw on the Sweetsense board somone asking about a recipe for SB snicker pie? Anyone have
that recipe or know where I can find it.

Well I hope everyone has a pleasant evening and a good day tomorrow.

I am on the internet off and on all day!!!! I would love to get together sometime during the day for a chat. Do you have AIM??? That way I would know when you were online. Or, you could email me @ amseraphim@yahoo.com to try to set up a time;)

Evening Everyone:wave:

Just wanted to get in a post before I hit the hay.

SPARKLE, I wonder, from reading all your posts if you've gone from obsessing over food to obsessing over exercise-neither one is good. I'm sure you are working on your eating habits, yet I wonder if you are doing too much with the exercise now. Just keep that in mind. I think what you really need to try is some quiet time, just for you. Like a long lingering bath, read a good book, go for a facial-something more relaxing. I hope I am making some sense-sometimes I don't! It's great at driving the kids crazy!!!:lol:

ROSALIE, it's good that you understand how your body works with going up and down, then finally down. Before you know it, you'll get to the 190's! I'm rooting for you the whole way!!!

LISA, you have nothing to lose by filling out the form WINNIE sent. I think your story is wonderful and she'd be crazy not to use it-send it in already and then see what happens!

FROG, congrats for staying the same, it's better than a gain!

AMSER, you sound like you got some things accomplished in the garden today. Good luck with the GYN tomorrow, you sound like me, I don't got for a very longggg time-not my idea of fun!

BIGO, keep up the great work kiddo!! You're doing wonderful. Honey, if they believe you are 21, I can surely get away with selling them some swampland!!!:lol: Just remember you are aging yourself, SR SUGARFREE CHICK and talking about your TIRED OL BUTT doesn't help to create a YOUNG'N IMAGE!!!!:lol: LOL!!!

RHROO, well finally, I can extend a hearty CONGRATS to you for being at your all time low. I hope this motivates you to finally stay on track and work towards your goal, it's right there well within reach! The Droste Extra Dark Pastilles are a new item for Droste, so be on the look out for them! I hope you have a wonderful week!!

CATLOVER, you sound like a diva now! A whole new you. Time to post a picture on the board!!!:) Sounds like you had a nice workout on the TM as well, it's amazing how some exercise can make you feel so good!!! Sorry, I don't have any info on tapes, but I KNOW many of the gals on the board can lend a hand in suggesting some for you. Sorry, can't help on that recipe you requested, can't imagine how something like that would be SB legal!

Okay gals, I'm outta here. I'll check in with you sometime tomorrow. Have to be at my parents at 10:30am, so if I don't post before I leave, definitely after!!

REMEMBER, TOMORROW IS KAREN'S BIRTHDAY!!

Nite!:dz:

Debbie
194/133/129
SB since 3/22/00

Hello Friends!!

Well, it’s after 9:30 and I’m just now finishing up this crazy post. Oh well, had a GREAT day. Things were ULTRA busy at work today. Got two compliments on my oufit. Took a great spin through the library, had yoga class for the first time tonight (see post to ROSALIE below for details) and had a great dinner. Stayed on program all day again. I think the longer I go without cheating the eaier it gets to withstand temptation. Can you believe somebody was eating reeeses cups beside me in the car today???? Man, is this sabatoge or what??? There is still candy sitting around getting staler and staler. I’m not touching it!!!!

Paul has a meeting tonight and that means only one thing . . . SALMON PATTIES FOR SUPPER!!!!! Mmmmm I just love ‘em. Anyways, saw this recipe in GF cookbook called Honey Butter Sweet Potatoes. Girls, I tell you what . . . they were INCREDIBLE. I substituted the agave nectar for the honey and didn’t use as much butter as they called for. (It was probably still too much fat, but I had very little to eat earlier in the day.) I’ll post the recipe with SB changes on the Recipe Board for tomorrow. The combination of the butter and the Agave Nectar tasted just like homemade caramel. No lie!!! YUMMY!!!!!

SOL---Thanks for clearing up the seasonings questions. I will start to look for it. Your description was very good, so I should be able to recognize it when I see it.

ICE---Sorry about your wreck. That really is a shame, but SOOOOOO thankful you weren’t hurt. Maybe you should go see the doc anyways in case something weird pops up that you will need to file for later. Hope the booboo gets taken care of quickly and with gentle hands so that you and the wheels are back on the road soon.

DEB---Glad to see that the scale is starting to cooperate. Hope by next week, you have a big loss. I'm excited about the possibility of a 3FC meeting in Vegas. Told Paul and he's all for it. Hope it works that the guys can go too.

CATLOVER---Sorry about getting you mixed up with our other cat person on the chat last night. Hmmmm, guess I could call that a “senior moment”. Anyways, please try to keep your spirits up. Have you tried showing Deb your day’s menu. Sometimes she can pick out something that’s not quite right and it would make all the difference in the world. Thanks for putting your weight down. I’m glad you feel comfortable enough with us to do that. You and I are very close in weight and goals. I’m really pulling for you to get a big loss next week. Even if the numbers aren’t moving, maybe you’ll see a difference in clothes soon. Congrats on the good workout tonight. What do you mean by interval training?? Do you do something in between something else?

LISA---YEA ROSS!!!! And YEA Ross’ mom!!!! Your account of the game brought tears to my eyes. Sounds like you were really cherishing the moment. That’s so great that everyone was cheering him on. Must be a good sign that he’s strong enough to play the whole game. My prayers and good thoughts are coming your way!!!!! I’ll bet you were hating that all bran. Been there done THAT!!! Way to go on the three pound loss. You’ve had a good week!!!! Let’s hear it for your looser jeans. That is definitely a GOOD THING!!! Sometimes my bras give me that red line around my middle. Not a fun day when I have to wear that one!!!

VIV---I am SO all over your Antonia Banderas comment. You know that in Kimmyland, he has a HUGE crush on me. Yep. He does. Did you get my email?

GLORY---Your seafood lunch sounded wonderful. I love that kind of food. Glad you had a good day with sis. Thanks for the praises about me slaying the evil candy. You are SOOOOOO awesome and wonderful and great. I appreciate your kind words!

DEB---We have a Walgreens close to us. Thanks for the tip. What with all that groovy new peanut butter I’ve been making, I’ll need to stock up. BTW . . . Wouldn’t it be actually “IMPLODING”???? Just wondered. LOL. At our house we live by the “let it all out mode and it’s much healthier”.

ROSALIE----YES, YES, YES, YES . . . I had my first yoga class and it was GREAT!!!! The guy who teaches it is absolutely wonderful!!!! Really kind and gentle, such a peaceful spirit. Really helpful. You can tell he’s there for the people in the class, not himself. It went from 5:45 til 7:00. Tonight we worked on our shoulders. WOWWWWWWWWW!!! That was so cool. Have never given that much thought to my shoulders before. Here’s the way I see it, Marie. I have never “liked” my body. Never been satisfied with how it looked or how it moved. Just basically had a sour grapes attitude about my spin of the genetic wheel since I can remember. So here’s the thing, with this yoga, I am realy getting the true picture of how magnificent this body of mine is. Not that I’m like Uma Thurman or anything near that. But I’m kind of starting to zero in on all the great things that make up the human body. I figure that this new appreciation for my body may change a lot of things. Who knows??? I really wish you were here so we could go together. But knowing you and me we’d probably spend half the time giggling at how silly we look. Hope you like the tapes. Be sure and let me know which ones you got and what they are like. I know that the Yoga Journal made some called Yoga Basics (I think) and they have specific topics: relaxation, flexibility, meditation. And they are all done by Rodney Yee and Patricia Walden. ( I think Rodney may have a crush on me too . . . in Kimmyland, of course.)

FROG---You were so funny last night on the chat!!! What fun!!! Glad the cookies didn’t backfire for you on the scales.

AMSER---You are making me TIRED!!!! All that gardening, you go girl. Bet that’s better than aerobics. Hey, I’ll be thinking of you tomorrow and hoping everything at the doctors is nice and warm. Sometimes it’s like they pull that stuff straight from the freezer. YIKES!!!! Don’t worry about the boob smashing. I’m not very big and have NEVER had a problem. It’s just about 1 to 2 seconds of pressure and that’s it. Nothing nail biting or anything. Hope it goes well.

BOB---Glad the cigs aren’t giving you any trouble. Keep kicking them to the curb, hon!!!! I’ll keep the birthday secret if you ask nicely. Ha!!! Hope you aren’t coming down with anything since you are so tired.

RHROO---The violence has ceased. I think the grand jury is meeting about the investigation as to why the policeman killed the unarmed guy. We know none of the details about that. Will wait to see what happens. I feel like the tension is really going away. I mean there is still tension, because there is still a major race relations problem here. But going by my gut instinct, I felt much safer today than anytime last week. We went over to the main library today and to the outdoor produce market and it seemed back to normal. But there are still a tremendous amount of windows that are covered with plywood from all the looting. One store owner made huge signs out of his with great quotes like: “The old law about an eye for an eye leaves everybody blind.” “I am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together” “If you’re not part of the solution you are part of the problem.” There were more, but that’s all I can remember. They were all about community and working together. I’ve decided to start shopping there. Those Firm tapes sound wonderful!!!! Glad you like them and can see a difference in your bod. Hey, maybe you’ll build up your BUTT so that people will think you have one!!!!! LOL

Well, I hope everybody has a great rest of the night and an even better tomorrow. One more day of regular work. Then Tutor Training Class on Saturday. That always makes for a wonderful day. I always meet the greatest people at these classes. Good night losers!!! Maddie has a yearly checkup on Friday at the vet. I detest that because she gets real nervous and sheds like crazy and I come home COVERED in her hair and who knows what else.

Take care
Kim
185/172/139
January 2, 2001

Hi Everyone...

Just checking in. I've been pretty blue for several days and didn't want to bring anyone down. Since being on SB, walking, eating right, and using bp pills to regulate my hormones, I haven't had any of these down times. For some reason this past weekend was really bad. On Sunday, I let myself go and ate like I use to before I started SB. I made myself log the food and it was over 3500 calories! The good news is I did get back on track and have kept my calories down this week. I'm better today but disturbed that I had a spell after 18 months. I really think it was hormonal and probably the stress of work BUT it caught me off guard.

The reason I am talking about it with ya'll is that it is a lesson for everyone...losing weight does not solve all your problems and I think that once you get to goal there is nothing to really focus on. When that happens the other "issues" in your life are still there. So it is important to find something for yourself that is good.

Sparklecamp: I agee with Deb that you need a balance. I am a type A personality and very obsessive about things. The key is control and balancing what you do. Good Luck.

Lisa: War Eagle to you too. My parents told me too that I could go to any college that I wanted to but they would only pay for Auburn. Where do you live in Alabama. I am in Vestavia which is right outside of B'ham. I travel the state in my job and go to EVERY town!

Deb: HELP! Like you last week I need some inspiration. I'm wondering if somehow I have let sugar creep back into my life and that is why I had the spell. The good news is that I didn't have a migraine.

I've started walking with a friend and that has helped keep excercise in my life. The time goes by so much quicker while we are talking.

Well have to run. See ya'll soon.

Anna
222/138/140

Hi all-
Just a note to let you know I'm still here! Just lurking.

Melf..congrats on the clothes size. That's almost better than watching the scale go down isn't it?

Happy Birthday Glory, Karen and Narda!! Hope your day was/is great!!! You all deserve it :)

I was up one pound today, which was actually a relief since I ate a lot on Easter. I'm back to normal portions, thank goodness!!

ViV...wish you the best with your dad. You'll get through it I know you will!

Sparkle...I can relate to testing boundaries. Once I hit goal, I discovered I had to "test". I've tested and feel a bit more comfortable with some things. Thanks for sharing your insights. They provide a real sistership on this board.


IceSkate...welcome!! You'll love it here. I do!

Lisa..welcome!! I know you'll like this board..lots of support. Glad to hear your son is doing well. Its amazing what emotions the human mind/body/soul can handle isn't it? You are so right to revel in the good moments, like watching Ross enjoy playing baseball. :) The loose pants is a great feeling too!


FROG...glad the scale was "even steven" That can be a REAL relief sometimes!!!


amseraphim...sounds like you are a real gardener. So is my husband!! He's started some seedlings inside. Soon he'll attack the garden itself. Its a special feeling to grow something, don't you think? I know the gyn appointment will go fine! Don't worry! It'll be over before you know it and you'll feel good for having done the right and responsible thing!!

catlover..glad you treated yourself to a visit to the hairdresser!! Its amazing what a little pampering can do for our self esteem!! Your new treadmill routine sounds good. I believe in easing into it too!!

beachfan37..thanks for sharing your insights regarding loosing weight NOT being able to fix everything. That's important to keep everything in perspective. Hope you're feeling better soon!


Hi Quilter, Rosalie, Rhroo (I'm still so thankful you shared that zucchini crust pizza!! Yummy!), Debelli, VR, cathycathy, karen3000, SolShine, MargaretA (I'm doing report cards this week YUCK), Fillise, GatorGal, StarChaser, cheri45, Catsrule. I CERTAINLY hope I didn't forget anyone. I've been reading all the posts, just dont' feel like I have a minute to respond.

One more thing...today was another ONE HOUR treadmill session. I can't believe it myself!! Yippee!!

Goodnight all! Thanks for being a great group of "losers"

Ashley

PS Just read Quilter's post which reminded me I wanted to comment on yoga, which I do once a week. I have no time now of course but just want to say I HIGHLY recommend it...it is a wonderful treat to give yourself!!

Oh my gosh, Glory, belated happy birthday to you! Being away from the computer all last week really screwed me up! I hope you had a wonderful birthday and that your family made the day special for you! If I missed any other birthdays last week, I truly am sorry and send great big birthday {{{{hugs}}}} to you all!

BOB - early happy birthday to you! A ciggy free happy birthday. We are all so proud of you. Celebrate long and hard!

Just wanted to let everyone know I'm reading your posts and sharing your ups and downs and funny stories, but just don't have the time to respond to all. I'm cheering for each and every one of you to have a good SB week--you are all beautiful women and deserve to be as healthy as possible!

Karen

Hello ladies!

My IE is crashing regularly tonight so I will be EXTRA sure to save every few minutes! Don’t have time to respond to everybody but I really appreciate all the very “human” posts.

Earlier I said that those who are holding steady or gained slightly had a victory; congrats also to those with losses! The level of progress in this group is AMAZING. More than any other group including the OA community I know in Hawaii.

Hi Iceskatefan! Welcome! The first week or so of letting go of sugar is really tough but it gets easier, honestly.

Lisa, it’s so inspiring to read about your son. An online friend of mine has a 17 year old brother who just recently was diagnosed with leukemia and it’s been really tough on him and the whole family. I really enjoyed your picture page. How exciting to meet the Atlanta Braves! And Ross and Laura are such cuties!

Cathy, you are right that quitting sugar is harder than just about anything! If you think about it, we were raised from birth on this drug, refined sugar, and nobody sees anything WRONG with this picture (yes, the zeal of the convert again). Just watching commercials on TV makes me enraged. Especially the Corn Pops “part of a balanced breakfast” one followed by the Coke commercial “win MORE Coke!” But I digress. It’s certainly not easy, and adding in my emotional issues I’m working through, every day is a real struggle.

SolShine, thanks for the tip on socks. I paid attention because I used to buy the thinnest possible socks. Why? because my feet were so fat that I couldn’t fit into my shoes if I took my socks into consideration!!! I am fairly sock obsessive now, since I spend so much time on my feet, and my favorites are Peds “heavyweight” socks, either the ankle or the cute low-profile sport variety. I used to get them at Wal*Mart in grey, white and black (a pack) but lately they only have white with pink heels and toes, so I got some of those. Their buyer must be tripping on acid.

Debbie, did I tell you that my roommate said I was “addicted to exercise” now? Which I thought was pretty funny and coming from him I didn’t take it so well. ;) Well I am listening to what you are saying. May not sink in right this minute but I’m listening. I’ve been told I have an extremely obsessive (also neurotic he says ;) ) personality and I suppose I’m going to obsess about something. I think this thing I have been going through in the past few days is my mind/body trying to find a balance between the “superwoman” life I’ve been leading the past few weeks, and the lazy fat slob I FEEL I used to be. Because both of those personalities are part of who I am. More on all this later.

Beachfan/Anna, well I can certainly relate to having a “spell” after doing well although I haven’t come so far as you have. It was strong of you to go ahead and log your calories. I tend to tune out.

I too tend to need a “goal” to focus on and it does rather disturb me to think about reaching goal and finally achieving that magical, elusive ULTIMATE goal. What could there be after that? I met a man who climbed Mt. Everest, in a seminar I attended. He was challenged that he was a man without a goal, because he had already achieved the ultimate. He agreed. It was really sad.

For me there will always be a goal, and it’s not a fear that I will let hold me back. But it is a fear I need to address.

Hang in there...we’ll both hang in together!

Today

I “didn’t have time” to weigh in today. I had to wait for one client before lunch and then meet with another right after lunch so I couldn’t go to the gym. I’m just starting to meet with clients now, BTW (I am in financial planning). Then I had to go to the doctor. So we’ll see if I can face it in the morning. But if it’s going to be such a big freaking deal to me, then I just won’t do it!

Next thing to get off my chest right away is that I have still been eating ice cream (sf). I made a decision that for the time being I was going to stop restricting myself on that and any other legal foods. So naturally when I got home I headed for that and my cereal. Didn’t have any supper, only that and a few triscuits and sun dried tomatoes. That was okay I guess, but I kept eating the ice cream, sneaking it a bit at a time, until I was pretty full. Not sick, but a bit overly full. I had to stop after a few trips because my roommate would start buzzkilling me. If he weren’t home I would probably be in a full binge by now...although I do hope that I would stop when I was really full. I can’t tolerate that feeling anymore.

So as I was saying earlier, I think this is the process of evening things out from “perfection” (HAHAHA) to something more moderate. At least I hope it is. Tomorrow is my run and going back to three meals without these snacks, which I can’t control. The good news is that I had two good meals today, and NO DIET COKE! Been going way overboard on that.

The stress at work isn’t getting any better and neither is my concentration level. In addition, I was really worried about going to the doctor. A while back I got an abnormal pap smear result and my doctor found some precancerous cells, and I was supposed to follow up. Well I managed to be a no-show on at LEAST five appointments in a row! Finally when my doctor called me again I bit the bullet and got in the metal stirrups (ARGH). I didn’t know I was worried about it until an hour before the appointment when my neck and shoulders froze up to the point of pain and I couldn’t breathe. I also have to do a follow up on my thyroid (I underwent surgery for cancer a year or so ago) and that worries me because it’s about time for another treatment. This stuff drives me nuts but taking care of myself is part of my recovery and I just have to do it. The point is that I think things will be better now.

My roommate and I are getting along much better...I am trying not to get so uptight about stupid stuff like taking out the garbage, and wouldn’t you know, not only did he take out the garbage today, he even ironed my pants! My best friend did me the favor of a reality check—she said I’m trying to act like his mother/sister/girlfriend when I’m merely a friend/roommate and I have no reason nor right to try to make him into “boyfriend material.” LOL! So true. He and I have a good life together for now and there is no reason to be upset just because it doesn’t match the “perfect relationship” in my head.

Things are looking up. I’m most likely going out skating tonight as the weather looks clearer. My butt muscles were really getting a workout to my relief...I used to have a CONCAVE butt and am quite anxious to build some muscle there!

Lots of love,

Chris

HEY KAREN . . . . IT'S YOUR SPECIAL DAY!!!! Hope you have an absolutely spectacular day with lots of hugs and gestures of love coming your way. I love birthdays. I really like thinking back on all the stages of life and really trying to treasure each one. One thing I do know is that YOU are a TREASURE to this board. Thanks for all you bring to it. Have a SUPER TERRIFIC FANTASTIC LOVELY GOOD DAY!!!!


Take care
Kim
185/171(back down to lowest point, yea)/139

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAREN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, KAREN!!!!!!!

.... and many more:D

Good Thursday Morning:wave:

Got my usual 4.5 miles in this morning-the weather is GLORIUS here today, woke up to 59 degrees! Too bad it will be gone as fast as it came, like tomorrow:mad:

Scale is same today, still up 1.5lbs-what can I say-my patience amazes me at times!

Gonna make this a quickie since I have to get to my parents in a little bit...

QUILTER, that recipe sounds devine-can't wait for you to post it. As for Vegas, tell Paul OF COURSE he can go, hubbies, significant others, friends-all the more merrier. We'll have to take a poll and see what the majority thinks. Have you tried the PB in yogurt yet-with a little sweetener, it's to die for! Imploiding huh-whatever you want to call it, it was BAD last night!:o

BEACH, sorry to hear you weren't feeling yourself this past week. Whatever caused you to eat that array of items that weren't good for you, at least it didn't extend beyond one day. Like you said, it's probably hormonal and just caught you off guard. I get like that, wanting to eat anything and everything, though I keep it SB legal. Thank goodness at these times it hasn't extended into my chocolate stash! :eek: I think you caught yourself and will be more aware of what you are doing should this feeling roll around again. Hey, we aren't perfect, and we all are going to have some days that just don't make sense to us in one way or another. You're still down below your goal weight, which surely says something-forgive yourself for that one day:)

OVERCOME, glad to see you checking in through your busy time!

SPARKLE, glad you are thihnking about what I posted about the exercise. I truly think you need to take more "me time" for yourself, more quiet times. Glad you finally went to the GYN-hope all went okay.
Take it easy girl! I think it would be great if you just tried spending an hour bathing in a luxiourious bubble bath, put on some soothing music and light some candles!

BIGO, please, please-post your BIO on the newest BIO BOARD!!! :)

KAREN, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! SB legal birthday cake for you below :)

Gotta run-check in with you all later-will post a recipe later as well.

Have a wonderful day!!!

Debbie
194/133/129
SB since 3/22/00

KAREN'S SB LEGAL CAKE BELOW!!!

Hi everyone! My name is Sonjia. I have recently started this WOE again. I started it August 2000 after my baby was born and lost a total of 26 pounds by Thanksgiving. Unfortunetly, I quit after Thanksgiving. But, I am now ready to start back. During my vacation, I am proud to say that I only gained a 1/2 pound back from my 26 pound lose. I think this website is great. I usually don't have time to post many messages with a 2 kids under 3 years of age, full time job, and going to nightschool, but I love reading all of your messages. They are very inspiring.

So far, this is one of the menus I have been following. Do any of you see anything wrong with it?

Breakfast:
1 egg
Diet coke

Snack
4 triscuits
1 tablespoon cream cheese dip
(The dip is made with 1 pkg of cream cheese, green chilies, seasoning salt, and green onions)
water

Lunch
Green salad with tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, and Italian dressing (2 grams of sugar)
Diet Coke

Supper
1 grilled chicken breast topped with mushrooms and onions sauteed in red wine vinegar and a dash of worshestire sauce, melted mozarello cheese
Green salad with Italian dressing
Diet Coke

It that basically the type of menu ya'll follow. I would really appreciate some tips.

Everyone is doing a great job, keep up the good work.

I forgot to mention that I weigh 212 and 5'4".
I try to walk 3 miles 5 days a week.

Sonjia

WISHING YOU A HAPPY HAPPY DAY APRIL BUDDY!
bob

Welcome Sonjia76! Glad to have you here-this is a great group of very caring and supportive SBers.

Since I'm at work, this has to be quick, but what I saw in your menu is (IMHO): Need more food at breakfast, more protein throughout the day, and try to replace some of the diet Coke with water or sf lemondade or sf flavored water. Are you drinking caffeine free Coke? If not, wean yourself over to the caffeine free gradually and then try to drink less altogether. It's nothing but chemicals and the caffeine does a real number on your body. However, you did really well previously on SB, so if you were drinking a lot of DC then, you were still losing. And the fact that you maintained so well is terrific! I'm sure Deb and those on the board who are more attuned to the fine points of SB will be able to give you much more in the way of suggestions!

Thanks for all the birthday wishes! You all really brighten up my day with your kind words. My husband just let me know he's extended his trip one more day so he won't be home until tomorrow afternoon. Guess Michael and I will go out and celebrate. Maybe a movie after school or out for dinner. Don't worry, I will stay on program. I got on the scale this morning and the other 1.5 lb of that 3 lb vacation loss was gone. Nice birthday present. Guess I have a head start on next week's WIW!

Have a great Thursday and I'll check in later!

Karen

Happy Thursday Everyone!
Thanks to all of you for your concern over my "Bumper-Thumper". I should have my car back in about a week. In the meantime, I have a rental that sounds like it is falling apart...my car was a 2001 Camry, but I am sooooo happy that no one was hurt (the police wasn't even called) and the damage was minimal. I wish that I could say that through all the stress of talking to the insurance company, and the body shop, and the car rental agent, and the computer tech, (since I had to take off I took advantage of the day, and had someone come check out my mouse that slows down to a standstill) that I stayed on program...but...I went out for Mexican which would not have been bad since that serve ww tortillas, but I ATE the chips!!! :( :( :( I wanted to have a drink, but I had water instead.
So, today is another day, and the first thing that I did this morning was get on this board...so at least I am back for inspiration!!! :)

Gloria: Happy belated birthday. Your seafood salad sounds like it's to die for!!! May you have a GREAT year!

Bob: Happy Birthday...Hope it's a "smokeless" one. I quit many years ago, and it took me a long time to quit wanting that "smoke". Good luck!

Karen: Happy Birthday to you, too. Congrats on your 1.5 lbs. for the week. What a great way to start "your" new year.

Sonjia: Welcome. I agree that more water is healthy even if you aren't dieting. You might also want to increase the protein...it sounds like you need all the energy you can muster with your little ones.

Deb: When I posted last year, I actually posted as JS. That may be why I couldn't get my password, before I had the wrong name...LOL This board has grown, and everyone seems so caring. What a great place to be...
Also, could you tell me more about the PB and yogurt...I need all the yogurt that I can get, and even the SF has a lot of sugar, so I am trying to eat the plain. UGH!!! Anything suggestions for getting that down easier will be greatly appreciated.

Melf: When I started losing weight a few years ago, I would go shopping every time I lost 10 pounds. I didn't always buy anything...I just admired myself in a size smaller!!! It was so much fun, because I would try on things that were outrageous...and no one saw, but me. Then when I finally reached my goal...I treated myself to a shopping spree. When I tried on those smaller sizes, it was like a teacher giving a student a sticker!!! It was cheap, and I felt a head taller when I left the store! (And since I am only 5 ft. tall anything that helps me feel taller is an accomplishment in itself..LOL).

Quilt: I think it takes a lot of will-power to just pass that candy by. I resisted temptation with the Reese's eggs also, but GOSH it was so hard. Good for you!!!

Catsrule: Sorry to hear aobut you pooch. But feel proud of how strong you were not to reach for food for consolation.

Viv: I also have parents that are not in the best of health...I will include you in my prayers.


To All Of You: Since I will not be weighing in on Wednesday, I was wondering if I could have "Wish-full Wednesdays"? I would take all of your wishes, and make myself extra aware of them on that day. Whatdya think??? I don't want to change anything you already have set up, but it would be a way that I could do something on Wed., also. Let me know???

Lisa: I will keep you and your family in your prayers. You are truly an inspiration to the rest of us. Going through this trying time, AND taking care of yourself!!! Good for you. {{{{{HUGS}}}}}

amseraphim: Hope all went well for you today. I was going to the GYN every tow weeks last year. UGH!!! It was NOT fun.

Rhoo: LOL I have read your post three times today. Every time time that I do, I have to laugh. I can just see you getting on the scale, getting off the scale, getting on the scale, getting off. Isn't it a good feeling.

OKAY!!! I also saw the post on the Sweetsense about the Snicker pie. If you have it would you share today???

Speaking of recipes, I forgot who mentioned the sweet potao with the Agave syrup that tasted like caramel...YUM!!! I can't wait to get that one.

If I left anyone out...I didn't mean too. I am writing this between classes as my students leave and enter. Please forgive me.

I posted a recipe Mexican Rice, and will try to post another tonight .

And... I forgot who thought that I looked a like Michelle Kwan...It was good that you recognized her...are you a fan, too???

hi all-

iceskatefan..the sugar in SF yogurt is natural sugar from the milk. It's legal.

This is by no means a recipe, but here's my latest fav breakfast...

I spread peanut butter and simply fruit "jelly" on a sgww wrap and then sprinkle about 3 tsp of raw oats on it before I roll it up. It is such a treat!!


sonjia76...I don't know your current weight or size but it seems you may need to eat more so your body don't go into famine mode. Deb has lots of info re: how to figure out how many calories you should have. I THINK its your weight x 12? Check out http://www.fitday.com where you can log your food intake...

BBL

Ashley

I've been busy with a career conference all day, but finally have some time to sit and browse the 3FC site. I need to be here at least once a day--for the strength of everyone on the board!

Lisa--WAR EAGLE! Where in AL are you? I teach at the University--so things are pretty wild here now--but I love this university and this community!

Beachfan--Three AL and more importantly--Auburn--women. At least we can begin to counter these FL and LA chicks. We should all try to get together some time.

Ann--Ooooh I hate those once yearly visits--especially to the Boobie Smasher 3000. But since breast cancer runs in my family, I guess it is a necessary evil.

Rhonda--Veggie soup--yum. Have you posted your recipe?

Karen--Happy Birthday!!!!!!!

Sparkle--None of us are perfect--balance is the best we can do. The best lesson I ever learned in my life was to do what you can do--and not beat yourself up over the rest. I recommend that you read the Sweet Potatoe Queen's Guide to Love--paying special attention to the chapter on how to do Jack S**t all day long. Done well, and elevated to an art--these can be some of your most rewarding days. In fact, I have a Jack S**t day planned for Saturday (my first Saturday home in five weeks).


Everyone else--Have a good day, a stong day--a day that is on program!

Susan
300/250/150
July 10, 2000

I am a happier girl today!!!! :lol: NOOOO I did not weigh myself!!!! I saw a friend on Saturday night while out watching hubbys band and dancing and told her i started to do these "THe Firm" tapes (that i got for 1.49 each at a thrift store!) actually i think the subject came up while i was flexing!! I was strutting! Well she said I have tons of those tape i did them for four years and i am sick of them :D WOW!!!!!!! i have a whole bag full atleast 12 of the suckers different parts to work with!! I am soooooo excited (can u tell?) I just love these work outs when you finish them you feel like you have really done a work out!! They also have a website I went there today and was reading for a bit its www.firmbelievers.com There is some good stuff there. I guess i found something i like, but i still love walking i just really wanted to get some weights in too and that thing that they say about burning calories all day when you lift caught my eye!!!! o.k enough about me! LOL Thanks for all the congrat on that half lb!!!! :lol:

Overcome- I have to try that reciepe myself! glad u liked it!!! Congrats on the treadmill!! glad your back on track after Easter!

Beach- Hope your feeling better. I know how you feel-I think people think you should be happy all the time because you thin!! My mom said that to me once- "what do you have to be depressed about your this you have that and your skinney"! what does that have to do with the other stuff in your life??? I just started to take some medication for PMS i have been getting real bad mood swings exactly 2 weeks before my "friend" Glad you feel better and are back on track!! YOur normal-I just wanted you to know your not alone!!!! You can bring us down anytime!!

Quilter- woooooo hooooooo on the yoga! it looks fun i have watched it on t.v many times -note the watched! These "the Firm" tapes have some balance stuff in them thats as far as i go and alot of stretching! Glad everything is calming down there. I think that this whole world is going nuts no matter what color you are!!!
Amseraphim- Thanks for the invite to chat!!! Yeah!! i am on Instant messagner not aol though i think my kids do have the Aol one but they won't give me there password to get into it!! i will email you and let ya know a good time!! maybe tomorrow???

catlover-Woo hoo on the treadmill keep up the great work! glad your hair came out good! I am due for a color -how come the gray ones wave at you all the time? LOL

Iceskatefan- Are you weighing in monthly? i thought that was a great idea about Wendsday! I try to go every week and weigh (i don't own a scale i go to my mother in laws!) I should weigh every week, but i am at the point where i can tell by my clothes if i am up or down! boy your car is getting fixed quick! I have no idea about the snicker pie recipe i saw that post also!

sonjia-welcome!!!! I agree with everyone else -you must be starving!!!! You need more food girl!!! do you excersise? you do need water to -alot of it!! I know how ya feel about posting with the little ones!! We are here for you hope you come and visit often!!!


fillise- I didn't post that reciepe its very easy and i eat it as a filler!!! LOL i will post it for ya!!!! glad you found time to post!!! have a great day!!

EVERYONE ELSE HI!!!!!!!!!!!! :wave:

OHHH just went shopping finally found some legal bread in the store!!!! wooooo hooo WARNING-if there is no price on the package its expensive!LOL this is wheat sourdough never tryed it just had some though it was great i like it better than Ezicials and its got less than 1g of sugar! Also i read in my WW magazine that you can slice up some Sweet potatos about 1/4 inch rounds toss them in 1 tsp of olive oil sprinkle with kosher salt if ya want put them on a nonstick baking pan bake untill scrip at 350 for about 30-40 minutes oh turn them occasionally too! sounds good to me! o.k off to the reciepe board!!!!

Rhonda
201.2/142.5/135-getting there!

KAREN - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! I hope it was AWESOME!!

Sonjia - Welcome!! My name is Sonya and I'm originally from Starkville, MS. All my relatives mostly are from Jackson and Canton, MS.

I'm heading out the door to start VACATION!!!! So I won't be able to respond to everyone, but I'll catch up when I get back.

Have a great week!!! I'm so attached to y'all that I'm going to go through SB 3FC withdrawal!!!

Hey Everyone!:wave:

Had lunch with my parents today at an Italian rest. They get invited to these things for money investing and their friend couldn't go, so I went instead-little did these people from Merril Lynch know I'm broke!:lol: Listening to their investment info wasn't too bad, I did learn a couple things that maybe, or should I say, hopefully, I can utilize in the future should I ever get some money I don't need to pay bills with (yeah, right). Lunch wasn't anything exciting, only liked the salad. They had chicken with mushroom gravy-I did a real number on scrapping that crap off! Didn't eat anything else on the plate-dessert was tiramisu which my Mom said was wonderful. I asked for some plain berries:) Afterwards, I got sick-making those funky faces at the toilet again-hopefully that's a sign the scale will go down-usually, but not always, it is.

SONJIA, WELCOME TO THE BOARD! We're glad you decided to join us. Seems you are a seasoned SB'er and you know how well this WOE can work for you. I'm sure you will do fine this time around. It's amazing you've been able to keep basically all the weight you lost off! Good for you! Okay, now to your menu...I don't think you are eating enough calories first of all. Definitely not enough protein, carbs or fats in your diet, not enough calcium, not enough fiber. How much water do you drink each day? How about fruit? I'm sure we can help you out with this. Don't worry about posting every day-if you just make it a point to get on as often as you can, even if sometimes it's just to pop in and say "hello" that's better than nothing. Again, WELCOME!!!

KAREN, why not celebrate your birthday twice! Today with Michael, tomorrow with your hubby!!!!:)

ICE, I too love Mexican and go to our fav. Mexican rest. just about once a week. They have the BEST salsa, which I have learned to love eating with a fork! If you MUST have chips, why not try to make some of your own tortilla chips using WW tortillas and take them with you? Just an idea:) You are truly correct when you say how this board is caring-it amazes me! Even Suzanne of 3FC's is amazed on how well we all get along on this board. As for the yogurt, I usually buy the Axelrod Low Fat (hate the FF). Take a TBL of all natural PB and mix it into a 1/2 cup yogurt, add a little sweetener to taste and that's it! It's really delicious. Also, do remember, if the ingredients show that there is no sugar added in the yogurt, the sugar grams you see are NATURAL SUGAR. LOL! I think we all have Wishful Wednesdays which coincide on WIW!!! If you weigh in another day, that's fine, you can still post your info on Wed. if you wish.

FILLISE, that would be great if all you AL women could met!!! Your numbers sure are adding up!

RHROO, wheat sourdough-yum! Can you post the brand name and ingredients when you have the chance?

I'll check in with you all later, either before or after Survivor. Wonder who will get the ax tonight!

Toodles

Debbie
194/133/129
SB since 3/22/00

Hi ladies!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO KAREN!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BIG ORANGE BABE!

WECOME Sonjia. How do you pronounce your name? Your menu sounds extremely strict. I counted up the calories...they are 500 or even less, depending on your portion sizes. That is truly alarming. Do you exercise also? How much do you weight now? If you weren’t able to stick with Sugar Busters before maybe you weren’t eating enough. Sounds like you were able to do quite well without following the plan...in order to continue losing weight you need to find a plan that you can live with FOR LIFE. Try doing the same thing you were doing while maintaining, but make SMALL adjustments to cut out sugar and perhaps 500 calories a day from your menu. You will lose weight more slowly, but you will also enjoy life while reaching your goal!

Fillise/Susan, thanks for the reference...I realized that I haven’t had a “Jack Sh*t” say in nearly forever! I am always hustling and bustling on weekends, doing errands, working and going to my OA meeting. I come home and am furious that my roommate has been sleeping all day. But whose choice is it? I don’t have kids to look after...I can do whatever I want with my weekends.

On Sundays, however, I normally don’t work out at all and usually we will go to the beach or hiking, especially somewhere that involves a long (for Oahu) drive and a lot of “wasted” time. That’s a nice tradition and works well. Sometimes I’m tempted to work out on Sundays too but I resist, because it’s better to give my body a change of pace.

Rhonda, I’m glad you’re doing so well! Your enthusiasm really shines through.

SolShine, have a great time! I’ll miss you!

Deb, eventually that financial planning stuff will sink in! I was the world’s greatest “PAYCHECK SURFER” until I discovered credit cards, then I became “CREDIT QUEEN” with nearly $6000 in debt and no way to dig myself out. Well, I’m slowly turning my life around, I’ve opened a Roth IRA and the debt is starting to go down instead of up. Retirement planning has become very important to me because I don’t count on Social Security! And I’m seeing first hand what is happening to my father as he becomes too sick to support himself and has nothing in the bank but dust. And he’s only 59! ALL his retirement years are still ahead!

Stuff

Well, today is going well so far. Forcing myself to get back on track. Reminding myself that I’m strong! ;) For breakfast I had a little bit (1/4 c) of brown rice, 2 fried eggs and 2 tbs sun dried tomatoes (in oil). Ran 3 miles and let me tell you, after being out of practice for nearly a week it was the hardest thing I’ve done recently...at least mentally. Physically, my breathing was better but I had side pains, which haven’t bothered me for a while. Had to slow to a fast walk at the end but still made pretty good time at 33:38.

For lunch I have packed two Boca burgers, a ww roll, more sun dried tomatoes and ½ onion fried up in butter. My challenge for the day (this day only) is to not eat anything SWEET at all, even if it’s legal, like sf ice cream, fruit spread or Diet Coke.

When I finally dragged myself to the scale it was up 2 pounds at 160.5 which is no surprise after my indiscretions of the past two days. I fit in smaller clothes than ever a few days ago but this morning I feel really bloated. Plus I haven’t been drinking nearly enough water, would like to get in from 8 to 16 cups a day.

I’ve decided I’m going to weigh myself whenever I want, daily or never, since this Wednesday thing is causing me too much anxiety. I realize that I have a competitive nature and I really would like to avoid letting it rule my life, especially among this caring group. So that is my way of dealing.

I had the most BIZZARE dream last night. Where I work, there is a courtyard with fountains and benches. We call it “the square.” Well, there was a cake-eating contest in the square. A bunch of people were sitting down, each in front of a whole cake. All the cakes were different. I stopped by to look at it, and later on I went inside a long tent that was set up as a dressing room. There were darkened, curtained rooms on either side of a long hallway. In each room was a beautifully decorated, partially-eaten cake. In some rooms, the curtains were drawn and there were women sobbing (presumably because they had lost the contest.) When I got to the end and started back on the other side, I saw a cake that was decorated to look like an octopus sitting in a pie tin. Its frosting tentacles were impressively decorated with purple and bright blue airbrush frosting I couldn’t resist and dipped a finger into the frosting and tasted it. Well, I couldn’t see because the room was darkened, but next to the table was a cot, and lying on the cot was Martin (my roommate), sleeping. He turned over and said, in a very sarcastic voice, “What happened to your no-sugar kick?” In my head I was thinking up excuses a mile a minute, like that a taste has less then 3 g of sugar, etc., but I didn’t say anything. Then he started talking about how embarrassing I was in general. It was pretty disturbing. I often have these dreams in times of high anxiety, and it does help release the tension.

Anyway! I still don’t feel too well since that rather aggressive pap smear yesterday (good thing we are all women in here). Run didn’t help either...I’m still having problems with dizziness. There is a real chance of fainting when I go to pick up my water bottle. I’m hanging in there.

I have a belated Tuesday tip: Don’t wear tight clothes ever! I used to deny being larger than a size 16 and therefore would wear jeans that would nearly cut me in half. My waist (or where my waist should have been) was permanently scarred with various degrees of red and brown waistband burns. Since my recovery I have made a vow to NEVER wear clothing that is uncomfortable. What is the point in going through the whole day in agony? Besides, wearing tight clothes just makes your excess weight that much more obvious.

This promise to myself caused me to totally revamp my closet. First I took all the items in really ridiculous sizes like 4 and 8 that I came across over the years and had been holding on to, and got rid of them. Then I took everything that was around a 12 and put them away in a special suitcase which gained magical properties over time. Every so often I would reorganize the suitcase or add stuff to it (I have a bad habit of buying clothes that are too small...something I’ve mostly managed to stop doing.)

Well, I’m happy to report that I actually EMPTIED the suitcase, but then I re-did it because I had some clothes that I fit into, but I don’t feel I look 100% fabulous in. So I put those away but am slowly getting back into them. I bought a gorgeous matching top and shorts at Ross which was a deal, but the top was a tad too tight. Well I wore it today and the top fit, but the shorts were WAY too big already.

That was a tangent...my point is, if you don’t want to get rid of those too tight clothes, take them OUT of your closet and put them away somewhere. The old fat clothes, however, you should just get rid of completely. You’re not going back. EVERYTHING in your closet should look and feel fabulous on you.

Question for you gals

I had posted earlier that I was reading in Sugar Blues the theory that if you don’t eat sugar, you won’t get sick (with colds and flus). What do ya’ll think of that theory based on your own personal experience?

Okay WAY gotta run!

Love,

Chris

164/160.5/130
3/26/01

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Deb I know you are pretty busy but can you or one of the others let me know if this menu looks okay.

Breakfast
2 scrambled eggs
7 cocktail weenies
handful of shredded cheese.

Lunch
Chicken burger on SF SGWW hambg. bun with tomato, pickles, slice of cheese,mustard & mayo

Supper
Lentil soup
salad with 3 different kinds of lettuce, celery,brocolli,roma tomato, 2 tbls cardinis caesar dressing

Snacks
mid-morning - 1/2 glass oj watered down a tad
mid-afternoon - handful walnuts,pecans,almonds
can diet cherry coke (not a usual occurrence)

6+ glasses of water a day.

I usually alternate breakfast. either eggs or oatmeal, or shredded wheat with bran.
Im not a big breakfast eater, but find I usually eat more for lunch and supper.

I usually eat only 1 serving of starchy carbs for the whole day. I eat fruit alot for snacks.

Im thinking Im not getting enough of something which causes my weight to stay stable.

Anyway any help would be appreciated.

Yall may email me with any suggestions. My email address is duvallrl@swbell.net

Pre-Survivor Post:wave:

SPARKLE, again you seem to have so much energy-work, exercising, and cooking-ahhh, to be young again. Then again, when I was your age, I was not doing any of that anyhow!!! If you are going to weigh in whenever you want, please, don't make it so what the scale says determines what kind of day you are going to have. If it's up, don't set yourself up for having a bad day-the scales go up and down, for no apparent reasons most of the time and it can really get you in a down mood-so please be careful and understand this point. Hey, we could be twins, I too have that permanent brownish waist band too-tight girdles are what caused me to have those babies! I have to think of them as battle wounds. : ) As for the sugar and being sick, I personally never had that experience, I ate tons of sugar and hardly was ever sick.

CATLOVER, never to busy : ) Without portions it's hard for me to say exactly. I don't think you are getting enough calories and I would tend to say possibly not enoug protein-I have no idea the nutritional value of the weanies (if you do, please e-mail me with it). You mentioned you eat fruit a lot, but I only see the 1/2 cup of oj, which it would be better to eat an orange. The only calcium I see is in the cheese and lentils basically. Your fats may be high, but again, without measurements it's hard to say. What I would SUGGEST is to use the www.fitday.com site for at least a day or two and log EVERYTHING that passes your lips-trust me, it's not so bad to do. This will make it so much easier to figure out, as it's all in black and white. Then, there's no guessing and we can go from there and see why you are not losing as you think you should.

Okay, potty break and then off to watch Survivor. If I don't get back on tonight, I'll be checking with you sometime in the morning!!

I'm looking for a loss tomorrow-pray for me!!!

Debbie
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SB since 3/22/00

I'M SITTING HERE CRYING LIKE A BABY!!!!

I wanted Rodger to win this one....I may not live in KY anymore, but I'm pulling for the HOME BOY
BoB

hi everyone!

it sounds like everyone is doing great!

Newbies: welcome!!!!

BOB: Great news on the not smoking! and Happy Birthday!!

Kim: Happy Anniversary! and glad to hear that the violence has stopped in Cinci.

Debbie: Do you have electric windows? :lol: All that fiber will do it to you every time.

Frog: The pictures were great.

Sorry I haven't been on here lately and that I missed the chat on Tuesday. I have been having a terrible time with allergies, asthma, water retention and no sleep. It all wraps up to make a very unhappy camper. I have been sleeping (if you want to call it that) sitting up on the couch. I will be glad when the pollen and mold is not high. The water rentention just adds to it all. My new job is great though.

Everyone have a great day. Gotta go watch Survivor.

Cheri
287/278/145

Here is a very interesting web site.

http://63.73.158.75/Default.asp

Here is a description:

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The Interactive Healthy Eating Index (IHEI) is an online dietary assessment tool that includes nutrition messages. After providing a day's worth of dietary information, you will receive a "score" on the overall quality of your diet for that day. This "score" looks at the types and amounts of food you ate as compared to those recommended by the Food Guide Pyramid. It also tells you how much total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium you have in your diet.

Each HEI score gives you an idea of the quality of your diet from what you ate: for one day or for up to 20 days. An HEI score over several days gives a better picture of your eating habits over time.

The IHEI program is based on the Healthy Eating Index developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. The Healthy Eating Index measures how well the American diet complies with the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and The Food Guide Pyramid.
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It is similar to Fitday etc., but somehow it is more interesting. I think it has something to do with the smiley faces! Also, it creates what your personal food pyramid looks like based on the food you eat. Pretty cool. Let me know what you think!

Ashley

PS Be forewarned..it is time consuming to enter your food!

Have not been able to read the board yesterday or today. Doing my 12 hr shifts & other stuff going on. Have a house guest also, so please forgive me if you have addressed me personally & expecting an answer. Will catch up & respond even though it may not be till next week.

WIW was good to me. Weight has been down to 158 for the past 5 days or so. Have been staying OP. Trying to keep up with exercising as much as I am able to with this work schedule.

Will be leaving for Texas after work tomorrow so probably will not get to post or read till I get back Sunday night. Daughters will be singing at a local fair in Texas. Mama NEEDS to be there :D

So wishing you all a good week end.

wishing a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Karen & to Narda. Hope it's the BEST! :love: :wave:

Hi Everyone! Had another great day. I'm not sure if it was the yoga or the star's alignment but the little darlings in class didn't bother me in the least. I had two good classes without the usual baggage. It was my first day with them since spring break and I was totally surprised.

Hey, did anybody see the cover of Time magazine. A huge story on yoga!!! Really informative. The pictures of the two women are incredible! I am going to paste my picture to their bodies to see what being that limber feels like.

SONIJA---Welcome to the board. So glad that you are here. We are a good group and you'll get a lot of support from us. Your snack dip sounds yummy. My favorite kind of recipe . . . few ingredients! I'm no expert, but I say you're not eating enough. Your lunch needs some protein. Throw some tuna or cheese on that salad. Congrats on keeping off your previous loss.

ICESKATE---Your attitude sounds great. You ate the chips, but you are right that today is a new day. Next time you'll rethink it right? Glad to hear that you gave the Reeses eggs the cold shoulder too. Yippee for us.

BOB---I'm with you. Boo hoo. But wasn't he noble!!! If you come to visit we can go and visit him down in Crittendon. There was an article in the paper that says he eats breakfast at the same restaurant in the same table every day. He's been signing a lot of autographs in the past month.

CHERI---Sorry that spring is all its glory is getting to you!!! How can something so beautiful as spring be such a bear for people with allergies. I don't have much, but DH struggles. Always has the nose in the morning. Please be careful with your asthma. Would hate to see you have serious problems with that. Once the temps get back into the 80's you can crank up that AC and stop breathing all that "good" fresh air.

DEB---You astonish me with how calm you are about making faces. Man, when I drive the porcelain bus, it gets me down for days. Like I told you earlier I haven't done it for years. Mainly because I fight it so much when the urge hits. Wish I could have your attitude about that.

Grils, I hate to cut this short, but it's after my pm yoga and I'm a limp wet noodle. Ready to hit the sack. You all be good!!!

Take care.
Kim
185/171/139
January 2, 2001

I promise to post the sweet potato recipe tomorrow. It's my day off and I'll have more time to spend with you all. Nitey night!!!

Most importantly, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Karen and Big Orange Babe!!!

Almost 2 weeks with sugar and fortunatley no weight gain to report, probably due to my lack of eating much at all for the 1st week. I'm jumping back in the saddle again, I'm still craving vegetables and cannot wait to have a big, crunchy salad again! Until then over cooked veggies are standing in.

A full weigh in and measurements in the morning, I'm totally bummed at my ability to crave sugar and lack of will power when it came to Easter chocolates. (Yes, I pleaded the 5th) I have to detox and lose the taste for sugar, mission will be accomplished by the weekend.

I'm not sure that I can totally catch up on the posts, but I will get back into the groove. Thanks for sticking by me during my surgery and recovery. It's been a roller coaster ride, as I had a secondary sinus infection and then found that the reason I was so loopy was that I was having a reaction to the strong antibiotics I've been on...then Juan got food poisioning, and McDonald's made sure that 2 of my little ones were ill all last night. We have vowed no more fast food burgers for a while!

Until the morning,
Lara

By the way, here's what I look like...

Deb the Whole wheat sourdough bread is by Vermont Bread company. stone ground whole wheat flour, water, barley malt, dry sour (rye flour, lactic acid, vinegar, yeast) vital wheat gluten, cultured wheat starch , yeast , salt. these are the ingredence. Seemed pretty legal to me. It was cheaper than Ezicials and it was very good. Thanks for giving me the sourdough bug! LOL
I was bummed with survivor also! oh well some win some loose-just gotta get rid of that Colby now! night!

Rhonda

Hi ladies...I'm assuming you are all female. I am new to SB and new to the board. I started SB on the 17th and so far I am happy with it. I'd better stay with it for a while because hubby and I went from store to store today searching out legal foods. I found real small sprouted whole wheat rolls in Trader Joe today that would be great with a hamburger or a smashed, George Forman chicken breast.
I'm probably old enough to be your grandma, but I am young at heart. I enjoy reading your many posts and admire your affection for one another. I may not be a frequent poster, but I will be reading about your wonderful lives with your young families. Hal and I will celebrate our 54th wedding anniversary this December and it seems like I have been married my entire life. I have 4 grown children, 3 grandchildren and 1 step-great grandson. Now we will see how SB works on this old body of mine.

Hi ladies!

Catlover, your menu sounds pretty reasonable, and you’re doing good on the water (although you could do better and so could I) and on the diet soda. You have no carbs for breakfast and no meat for supper, maybe you could switch the order of those around. You would burn your carbs more efficiently in the morning and you’ll be more alert in the evenings with a protein-based meal.

Debbie, thanks for the words of caution; that’s why I thought weighing in once a week would be a good idea, because I wasn’t doing well with daily weighing. But it seems to concentrate the anxiety until I just couldn’t handle it any more.

After all what’s in a number? This was driven home to me when my friend was talking to me. She’s the one who is a competitive runner and just finished an Ironman triathalon. I’m not sure what she weighs this minute, but she mentioned recently that she had gone to the doctor and weighed 150. I jumped in shock! She is petite and small-boned, and quite short, perhaps 5’2” I’m not sure. She is not bone thin but she certainly does NOT carry extra fat! She is constantly exercising and all that weight is muscle. To look at her you would NEVER guess that she weighed more than 120. Somebody on my other forum was mentioning that when she was a competitive swimmer she weight (I’m guesstimating the numbers) about 170 and was a size SIX. She was a bit taller, perhaps 5’9”.

Melf good luck in TX! You’re such a supportive mom!

Idblond hey welcome back! I’m glad you’re feeling better. Sounds like you have been through quite a lot lately! Wow. I know what you mean about “detoxing.” For a chick who used to consume ¼ to ½ a pound of candy a DAY (no lie) I’ve gotten AMAZINGLY sensitive to sugar lately! Even the diet Coke I’ve been guzzling and the sf ice cream I overindulged in yesterday and Tuesday seem to have really done a number on me. I didn’t go off plan but I didn’t feel my best. So today I vowed to have nothing that is sweet (fruits, fruit spread, Diet Coke or Splenda) and I think I have made it!

My main reason for wanting to kick the Diet Coke habit is not the nasty chemicals or the carbonation. It’s that the artificial sweetener tends to dull my sense of taste so that I don’t appreciate the natural tastes of food as much, and yes, it does set up cravings for more sweets. At least for me. Now kicking caffeine altogether is going to be quite the task. But I would like to cut down to 2 or 3 servings a day.

Whew! Back from the tangent. Thanks for posting your picture—you are such a cutie! Whoohooo! And you have COLLARBONES! (dontcha love it!)

blosinlv, welcome and we will look forward to hearing from you whenever you have time to post! It’s never too late to start making changes in your life...I think you’ll see the benefits of a SUGAR FREE lifestyle right away!

So as I said, I really feel like I’m back on track today. I don’t feel THAT tempted to get back into the sf ice cream and yesterday I didn’t think I could ever stop! I was even doing better on my water, which has been atrocious lately. I did my three mile run this morning and resisted the temptation to go skating as well (it was raining anyway dammitt) and instead, used the time to cook dinner, cook up two additional dishes for later (tabouli salad and some ground beef with peppers and onions to mix with brown rice), of course POST, and watch the Simpsons. It’s still early (9:30) so I think I shall curl up with my Sugar Blues book which I haven’t had time to read. So here I am taking it easy a bit gals!!!

I feel so lucky to be a part of this group!

Lots of love,

Chris

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Good morning everyone :)

I don't have time for a long post as I have a busy day ahead and it is my one day off work and I have to work the weekend. Didn't have time to post yesterday.

Karen - Belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY - hope it was a good one.

BigO - HAPPY BIRTHDAY. How's it going with the no cigs?

Rhroo - Congrats on the weight loss. You'll soon be able to boast of that 60 lbs loss. Sounds like you are really enjoying the weights. That was a good price you got them for. Just be careful if you are hurting that you don't increase the weights too quickly. I've got the Kathy Smith Lift Weights to Lose Weight which is a good one although I haven't done it recently. Maybe I will get back to it one of these days.

Amseraphim - Good luck with your vegetable garden. I wish you were a bit closer then you could help me with mine. I'm not growing veggies, just flowers. I'm really a novice at gardening but I would like to have a nice flower garden. I've got a load of seeds that someone gave me last year. I have to get out there soon and plant them.

Quilter - Glad to hear you are staying on program. Sounds like you really enjoyed your first yoga class. It looks like it will be a great benefit to you. I think I would get more out of it going to a class than trying to do it from a tape. I did get one Rodney Yee tape from the library last night, it's called ABS YOGA FOR BEGINNERS. That was the only one they had. I haven't had time to watch it all yet, I just watched the first few minutes of it. I hope to try it out this morning. Glad to hear that the curfew has been lifted and things have settled down a bit, but I am sure it is still a bit scary for you wondering what the result of the grand jury is going to be and what the reaction will be.

Catlover - Sounds like you are doing very well on the treadmill. Doesn't it make you feel good to pamper yourself a little?

Beach - Sorry to hear you had a bad time last week. Hope things are getting better for you now. You say you have nothing to focus on now you have reached your goal. But I hope you can re-focus so you are able to maintain your goal weight after working so hard to achieve it.

Viv - Thinking of you and your dad. I know this is a very stressful time for you, particularly when you have the distance to contend with as well as you dad's illness.

SparkleScamp - Have you thought of trying yoga? It's something I think you might benefit from when you are feeling very stressed out, particularly late in the evening if you are feeling hyper and unable to settle. It can be very calming just to watch the videos, even if you don't do all the moves. Just a thought.

Melf - Glad to see the weight is down. Hope you have a good weekend in Texas.

ldblond - Glad to hear you are beginning to feel better. Thats a lovely picture you posted. You are looking great.

Blosinlv - Welcome to SB. Look forward to hearing from you any time you feel like posting.

Gotta run.

Bye :wave:

Marie

MORNING EVERYONE!!!

First things first . . . ORANGE HAVE A SUPER TERRIFIC OUTSTANDING SPECTACULAR FUN WONDERFUL DAY!!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, (I’m singing.), HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR BIG ORANGE BABE . . . . . (Everybody join in and don’t forget to tip your waitresses.) . . . . .HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!! (Did you hear that great harmony???) You have already given yourself the best present yet--no cigs for how long!!!!! Seriously, you are such a great person. You deserve a day to match!!! Hope Skeeter gave you “wake up it’s your birthday kisses” this morning.

BLOND---It’s good that you are back!!! Way to go on not gaining any weight. You must have really not been eating very much. Hope things are getting better and that you’re back to feeling 100%.

BLOSINLV---Hello and welcome to the board. We are always happy to have new people join in with us. Congrats on the long marriage with your wonderful DH. Sounds like he’s a winner to go from one grocery store to the next with you in support of your new woe. You know you said the magic words . . . Trader Joe’s. That’s Deb’s (our fearless leader) FAVORITE place in the whole wide world. She’ll be telling you all about it. Also, have you read that we are trying to organize a Sugar Busters get-together in Las Vegas???? Guess you won’t have to worry about travel arrangements! Ha!!!

Well, gals, it’s really rainy here. Kind of like a good day to stay in doors and get the laundry done. One cool thing is that I weighed another pound lower today which is a new SB low. How cool!!!! I’ll have to be super good for the weekend in order to stay there. The 160’s are just around the corner . . . can’t wait to hit them!!!

You all have a super day. I’ll be checking in regularly.
Take care.
Kim
185/170 (yippee)/139
January 2, 2001

Hello everyone I thought that I would introduce myself.

I am 35 and have two daughters 6 and 7. I started S.B in January and lost 16 pounds quite quickly by March. 190/174/165. But over the last month I have gained 4 pounds and I have not changed anything. I had lost 2 of the pounds and then as of today I am up again. I am really depressed about this. I took a look at my diet and figured I was drinking to much coffee with half/half. As of today I am having a tea in the morning with milk and splenda. Tomorrow I will have coffee but with light cream. My goal is to have tea only during the week and coffee on the weekends. Could the cream be the culprit. But if it is why is starting toput the weighton now. I have upped my exercise and am walking 40 minutes everyday . When I lost the weight I was doing nothing. I really thought the exercise would help.

Anyway I would love to hear from any of you . I am considering stopping the program . I have been dedicated and I want the weight gone.

Please give me some ideas.

Thanks

ROSALIE---We posted at the same time. Guess our body clocks are working in sinc today. Hey just wanted to let you know that if you want a copy of the time article, I can send it to you. Let me know. Just email me your address and I'll be glad to send it off to you. That Kathy Smith weights tape sounds interesting. I'll be sending good thoughts to you this weekend as you are working. I also have to teach the tutor training class tomorrow, so I'll have to put in about 8 hours. No biggie, but still takes a chunk out of the day. But I got some good movies at the library so I'm prepared to veg out when it's over. Have a good day.

Kim

Survivor is not supposed to make you cry! I cried when they chatted with their families and when Rodger was voted off. I can't believe that spineless group! He won the hearts of the world with his kindness but when he unselfishly told them to pick him over Elizabeth, I thought he was unbelieveable!

Am in the housework mode full steam ahead this morning so I won't say hi to all.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB AND KAREN

Later friends!

Peace,

Frog

GARDENGIRL---Don't give up!!! You must be at one of those pesky plateaus where you body needs to sit for a while and get ready for the next big bit of weight loss. I've been going up and down over the same three or four pounds for a couple of weeks now. And I've been 100% true to the program. This morning I finally got down to another new low by losing one more pound. So hopefully, this will happen for you!!!!! Since you are going to start drinking tea, I have a question. Have you ever tried Green Tea? It is supposed to boost your metabolism a lot. I have read (on this very board) that drinking two cups of green tea has the same effect on your metabolism as walking a mile. I like a brand called Yogi's Green Tea with Triple Echinacea. That way I'm boosting my immune system too. Also, you should post an example of your daily food intake with portion amounts. Deb or some of the other more experienced members are great at deciphering your diet to see what could be the problem. Anyways, hang in there. Stick here for a while. You'll get a ton of support. Thanks for joining in. You did the right thing by coming here before you quit. We want to see you get to your goal!!!!!

Take care.
Kim

Quilter

Thanks for your works or encouragement. I will keep with it. I will also give the green tea a try, though does it taste awful and do you drink it with milk or on it own.

Thanks again for your help

Another quick post from work -

Happy Friday everyone!

BOB - A wonderful birthday day to you!! You go, girl, kick butt and take names! Hope you have a special day with your loved ones!

Gardengirl - if you have been exercising now for awhile, you may be replacing fat with muscle, and muscle weighs more. Also, I think I read somewhere that when you just begin an exercise program after not doing one for a long time, your tissues may retain water to compensate for the exercise. Anyway, stick with the SB and I'm sure that steely-eyed monster will start back down! Glad to have you with us!

Deb - thanks for the card! That was really sweet of you to send that on behalf of the board!

Back to work!

Hope to post more later this weekend, but I'm getting ready for a garage sale and have one h*** of a mess to go through!

Karen

Thanks for offering to send me the Time magazine article. I'm going out soon and will check and see if I can find a copy of the magazine. If not I will e-mail you my address so you can send it to me. Thanks again.

Have a good day.
Marie. :)

Welcome aboard Blosinlv and Gardengirl. Here you will find a really friendly group of people. They are
all willing to help answer questions and give you a shot of encouragement when you feel you need it.
I have been a member since April and feel like they are all old friends.

Green tea doesnt taste to bad. I drink decaf green tea on occasion. I didnt know about the metabolism
thing so maybe I will start drinking more of it.

Oh well got to get ready for a golf date with my hubby.

Everybody have a great day and thanks for help on my eating plan. I am going to use
Fitday for the weekend, and maybe find out why I cant seem to drop those pesky pounds.

Good Friday Morning Everyone!:wave:

It's a beautiful day here in S. FLA. Got my walk in, but only did 3.5miles today, I wasn't in the mood:rolleyes: Got on the scale, and I can happily report I was down a pound, so now, just another 1/2lb to be back down where I was.

REMINDER Please make sure you post your BIO on the newest BIO BOARD that we began 4/01/01-otherwise you will not be on my mailing list-do you hear me BIGORANGE???????:lol:

Also, when you can remember, it would help GREATLY if you could post your stats at the bottom of your posts. Sometimes to refer to someone's weight I have to search on the bio board-this would be really helpful if we could all remember to do this-THANKS!!!

FIRST AND FOREMOST...HAPPY BIRTHDAY NARDA!!!!!!!!! I've got some SB legal cake for you below:) You've really given yourself the best presents-giving up those cancer sticks and losing weight!! I'm sure when I say this, I can say I speak for the whole board, how proud we are of you!!! Please, I too was crying during Survivor-the guys definitely lost it more than the women did! Why aren't they that sensitive in real life?!? So, are you going with your nephew for dinner tonight? I hope you enjoy your day today!!

CHERI, thank goodness he does have electric windows, though I'm sure he'd of been happier if they were on fast speed! That fiber sure did a number on me yesterday-OMG, you have NO idea!!! Glad to hear you like your new job, but on the other hand, sorry to hear you aren't feeling up to par and aren't sleeping well-hope things get better, and soon!

OVERCOME thanks so much for posting that site link! It sounds wonderful! I can't wait to have time to dissect it.

MELF, hope you have a good time in Texas. Congrats on being down!!!

QUILTER, CONGRATS!!!! Another pound down - you go girl! See what staying true to plan does! One more til the 160's!!! I'm rooting for you all the way! Trust me, I don't enjoy making faces, but it's better than me exploding! :lol: It actually does keep me in line though:)

LDBLOND, WHAT A GREAT PICTURE!!!!! I am so glad you are sharing it with us-you know how I love to put names and faces together!!! You look so small really-I see collar bones! How much are you wanting to lose more?? Glad to have you back on the board and back in the saddle again. I'm sure you will detox just fine-just keep in mind how bad you want this! Sorry to hear about the family and food troubles-that must of been nasty to go through. Well, we're glad you are back!!!

RHOO, thanks for the info on the WWSD bread. Appreciate it!!!!

BLOSINLV-have to give you an official WELCOME TO THE BOARD!!!! Glad you are joining us Blossom! I'm sure you will grow to love SB more as the days go by, the scale goes down and you feel good about yourself. Have you gotten into the exercise room yet? Next time you go to my favorite store, TRADER JOES check out the MARANTHA almond butter (unsalted), their WW pita bread (delicious), the Cabot 75% reduced fat cheese, their Tomato Splash (sundried tomatoes and spices-delish when made with chicken), oh gosh, I could go on and on-I'm like a mad woman in that store!! You also have WILD OATS near you I believe-another great place. See if they are carrying the agave nectar-when I was in Vegas in Aug. they had it there, but for some reason, it was hard, it should be like maple syrup-it's wonderful! Please, don't hesitate to ask any questions whatsoever-and whenever you can post, even just a quick hello, is fine. Again, WELCOME!!

Oh yes, BTW gals, BLOSINLV lives in LAS VEGAS!!!!!!

SPARKLE, you hit on something, my family is telling me I look too thin, and yet, I know I'm not. They just aren't use to seeing me look normal. BUT, you mentioned your friend was petite with a small frame, are you sure her frame is small-believe it or not, I'm a large boned frame! Anyhow, it's true, the scale tells you only a number, it doesn't tell you anything else, and most importantly, it doesn't tell you how you feel (but it can make you feel lousey if it doesn't say what you want!!!). BTW, GOOD FOR YOU, you got in your run and then did something else-the run is enough, spend some time on yourself afterwards!!!

ROSALIE, hope you are enjoying your day off-you sure deserve it!

GARDENGIRL, WELCOME TO THE BOARD!! Glad you decided to join us. It's hard to say why you are up, but I can tell you from personal experience that you will go up and down. I've been on SB for almost 13 months and this past month has not been fun for me. I've been up and down with 3-4pounds-and it's not the first time this has happened. Keep in mind that I haven't cheated ONCE my entire time on SB and I walk usually 6 days a week, logging in about 25-27 miles each week. I keep track of what I eat-so what would cause me to gain? Geez, wouldn't I love to be able to answer that one! Here's some possabilites I'll throw out at you. When you started SB maybe you were taking in too little calories-you lost initially but then your bodies metabolism slowed down and the calories you took it were too much-hard to understand when I throw it out like such, but, where you keeping track of your eating? Okay, then you have the other usuals that I try to pin on the reasons of being up-hormones, salt, dookie build-up(our nice way of putting not eating enough fiber and getting blown up!), not drinking enough water, and then my favorite-full moon. One thing I will tell you, even when I've been so discouraged from seeing the scale go up and stay up, like it did this past week, my patience always pays off and it DOES go down-so stick with it!!! Please don't hesitate to ask our help at any time!! If you'd like, why don't you post a typical day of eating on the www.fitday.com site and let us know how you do, then from there, we can help you. Or, you can post your daily menu on the board, just try to put amounts where you rae able-it may sound like a pain to do, but trust me, it's well worth it! ROSALIE will be thrilled to see you are another Candian!!!! Again, welcome!!

FROG, I think many of us cried last night-I was pist when they voted Rodger off-but boy, does he clean up real nice-saw him this morning on the Morning Show-I think he really will reap the benefits of being on this show big time-can you imagine buying a car from this guy-he'd be able to sell them like hot cakes!!

KAREN, wish I was up your way-I love garage sales-will be out tomorrow morning scouting for goodies (most that I won't need). You are more than welcome for the card-wanted you to know that we all were wishing you a very happy b.day! Good luck tomorrow-make lots of $$$$$$$

CATLOVER, let us know what you learn from posting on fitday. You CAN make your daily intake public should you want us to view it:) Hope you enjoy your golf game today.

Okay, I am outta here-have some things to do and the day is almost shot for me. I'll post later today sometime.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!!

Debbie
194/132/129 (3lbs til goal)
SB since 3/22/00

Here's your b.day cake BIGO!!!!!

Quilter thanks for your support.

My co-worker just informed me that she had some green tea with her. I am drinking it black and it is really good. I am really really surprised!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Thankyou
My Doctor would be thrilled as she wants me off the coffee as I have suffered from high blood pressure.

I really believe that I will notice a difference with my weight within a week not using any cream. As I was using quite a bit. Lets hope that this works.


Thanks

Man, ohhhhh man.... where has the week gone??? For someone that has a degree in domestic engineering, I seem to be having one of those domestically unengineering weeks. Since my "plead the 5th" weekend, I just haven't been able to get all my ducks back into a row. Yes, I obviously tend to have OCD tendencies:rolleyes: I have been wrapped up thinking about and trying to get garden organized, my other responsibilties have been kicked to the way-side. Thank the Lord I have SUCH a loving and understanding hubby:o To all you SUPERMOMS...... my hat is off to you.

I am trying to make this short....... I wanted to say thanks to those of you for thinking of me with my "stirrups" appt yesterday!!! See, I had a hysterectomy 2 years ago, and after the post-op visits, I uh, well, procrastinated about getting back for a yearly. Anyway, as disappointing as it may seem, the Dr and I were both talking too much, I FORGOT TO MENTION and HE DIDN'T MENTION setting me up for that infamous boob smashing event. I had a mammo at 36. Still I plan on calling back next week and check with him to see if I should have BS(boob-smashing), or wait until 40 for the next one. All in all, the appt went well. In fact my weigh-in yesterday was down 8 lbs from 2 years ago was I was last there!!!!!!! I wasn't even thinking of this WOE then. Anyways, it made me feel good about myself.

I am gonna get and try to get some of these other "issues' addressed... bills paid, more gardening, grass needs cutting>>>>>CALGONNNNNNNNNN

DEB & KIM way to go on scales being "scale-friendly" :D :D :D

Everyone else, have a great day and a wonderful weekend. I will check in when I can later!!!!!!!

I just had to save this gif when I saw it. Doggie looks alot like my oldest 4-legged "son", Beau!!!!!

GARGENGIRL---I drink the Green Tea with just a little sweetener. I don’t think it tastes bad. There is one kind that Lipton makes that is wonderful. It’s got some berry flavoring it in. I haven’t bought it but had some from one of my co-workers. It tastes great. I love tea with milk (ever since my trip to England years ago), but only drink it that way on very rare occasions. I always felt like milk/cream in my tea made me lose weight. Hmmm, we may be onto something. It may take you a while to get used to it without. I don’t see where a little skim milk would hurt. I’m glad you have decided to stick with it!!! That’s so cool that you are trying it right now. Glad you like it. What kind did she give you?

Kim
185/170/139
January 2, 2001

You are all amazing, so give yourself a pat on the back. Yeah.

I should have posted a thread here a long time ago. I have been on the other boards just not here. I was not posting down enough as your posts are so long. I am glad that I finally have. It looks like Sugar Busters has really worked for all of you. It is going to take me a while to get to know you all so please be patient.

I will stick with it and get really motivated. My sister is getting married onJune 9th and I am in the Wedding Party so there is my motivation.

The Green Tea she gave me was Tetley.

Have a great one everybody and Thanks again

190/178/165

First things first--HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BABE!!!!!!! Now that you are smoke free--my wish is for you to have many many many more!


This will be quick, but I just wanted to check in to see how everyone is doing. So far it looks like a pretty good day.

I'm trying to grade papers, but will take a break for lunch in a bit--SB legal of course. I'm still holding steady,which I've found that I do when I hit an "O" number. It's like my body pauses a bit to regroup for the next 10 lbs.

Who was it that was asking about colds--Sparkle? Here is my experience. I have terrible fall and spring allergies--can count on the misery like clockwork. Except this year. Since beginning SB I haven't had the first allergy attack or sniffle (somehow I feel like I've jinxed myself by saying that). Anyway, my immunity seems to have been greatly strengthened!

Have a good day everyone!

Susan
300/250/150
July 10, 2000

Good morning ladies!

I wasn't able to post yesterday, so let me first say a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Kathy and BOB!!

Fillise and Beach: How 'bout that......3 Auburn gals! Fillise - I have 2 nephews who are in AU right now, and my husband has an uncle that is also a prof. I live in Camden, which I will be very suprised if either of you know :) It's a tiny town in west Alabama, about 45 miles west of Selma. Beach - I'm very familiar w/B'ham. Ross's doctor is at Children's Hospital. We've been there more times than I care to remember in the last 6 months. They are wonderful!!

Speaking of Ross (and everyone, please let me know if you sick of hearing about my children :) ), his team won their first game last night! Woo Hoo!! He had two big hits, and played the entire game at short stop. He payed for it this morning, though; he woke up very weak and had to get back in the bed for a few hours. I took him on to school around 10:30....keep your fingers crossed for me that he makes it the rest of the day.

Ross was asked to be the ribbon cutter at the American Cancer Society Relay for Life event that is being held tomorrow night in a nearby town. Hubby was also asked to give a speech about our experiences. I hope I can handle this....it is going to be so emotional. We've had the most unbelievable support from our community...... we are very lucky in so many ways. I can't imagine people that go through something like this w/out people in their lives like we've had. Anyway, say a small prayer for me that I don't totally LOSE IT in front of all those people!!!

I CAN'T BELIEVE RODGER IS GONE! Like all the other fellow Survivor fans, I was crying during the show too! Repeat after me: it's time for Keith to go!

Blosinlv and Gardengirl: Welcome! I'm very new to this board, but have already benefited greatly from all the wonderful support and advice!!

I hope everyone has a GREAT day!

Lisa
215/207/140

Hey Gang.

Just wanted to let you all know that I am alive and still OP. My boss has been out of town all week, and that makes my life crazy.

I have been reading your posts, just no time to respond. I have not had a chance to go to weight in, but....... I put on a shirt this morning and it is loose. (quite a bit actually). Having my clothes getting looser is actually better than seeing a weight loss on the scales. Sometimes the scales just don't show what is actually going on. Although I do want to go weight so I can let ya'll know my progress.

My co-worker says she has noticed a difference in my face. YEA! That could be all the water I have been drinking (most days 100 oz. or more)

I also wanted to let ya'll know that I finally got the chance to use my homemade, SF pasta sauce. Browned a little ground meat, made some SF pasta and it was GREAT! Nothing beats homemade.

Well we are off the rodeo (again) this weekend, and then off to Springhill, Louisiana to look at a horse...so have a great weekend!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all I missed and WAY TO GO on all the losses.

WELCOME to the new ones........glad to have you here.

Davenna

THANKS TO ALL FOR THE BIRTHDAY WISHES!!

I can't stay on here because I'm at work and every
SNOWBIRD from here to Maries house is in here trying to get all their work done before heading back up I-75!!

I'll get to ALL of you when I get home from work...

BOB




I'd rather be at the BEACH!!

BOB AT THE BEACH

WOOOHOOO BOB IS HAVING A GREAT DAY!!

Three posts in a row..that's a record for me. As you can see from the previous post, BOB snuck away from work and went to the beach! Home now and want to thank each and every one of you for all the great wishes and
cards. I even got a "birthday wish" from the Canadian Low Carb Board!

Getting ready to go out for dinner..Guess we'll be sitting in the NON SMOKING SECTION :nono: :D

I'll check in after we return...

BOB

For anyone thinking about starting a weight training program, check out the following site: http://www.ivillage.com/diet/experts/fitfriday/general/qas/0,5090,1465,00.html

The ivillage.com/diet site also has lots and lots of info, even about SugarBusters. Check it out when you have a little time to snoop around!

Happy Weekend!

Karen
207/188.5/?
since 1/23/01

Rosalie/Marie, as I mentioned before there is a yoga class at my gym although it would make me late for work. I guess I’ve been afraid it would be too slow paced for me. But I’ll give it at least one shot before I knock it! thanks for the suggestion.

Gardengirl, WELCOME to the group! I feel your frustration and hope that we can help you find some solutions. Do you keep track of how much half & half/cream/ and even Splenda that you are using? How much would you say you use in a day (before and after cutting back) Could you post a sample menu of approximately what you eat in a day? How fast do you walk? Have you gotten smaller despite the weight stall? Without knowing the exact amounts I would say that YES, high fat milk products could DEFINITELY stall your weight loss, even in moderate amounts. I’m going to try the green tea too! Will let you know how it works.

Debbie, glad the scale is moving for ya! My friend who weighs 150 seems small boned to me...she has small wrists and shoulders. Hard to put an exact definition on it.

Fillise/Susan, you said, ”Who was it that was asking about colds--Sparkle? Here is my experience. I have terrible fall and spring allergies--can count on the misery like clockwork. Except this year. Since beginning SB I haven't had the first allergy attack or sniffle (somehow I feel like I've jinxed myself by saying that). Anyway, my immunity seems to have been greatly strengthened!”

Thank you so much for an answer to my question. I am eager to hear more on this subject because this guy (William Duffy, author of Sugar Blues) makes some pretty bold claims about the connection between disease and sugar, and I think what he is saying makes sense. Also, I have suffered greatly from various illnesses both viral/bacterial, and stress-related, so if abstaining from sugar can boost my immunity then that is wonderful news.

Lisa, YEAH FOR ROSS! I was practically crying as I read your post. How brave your entire family is!

Rodeomom/Davenna, thanks for saying hi! I can relate to being crazy-busy at work!

BOB, Happy birthday again! I thought the BOB at the beach picture was hilarious!

Speech for the day

Today was the first day my 3 mile run didn’t feel like it was going to kill me. I’ve raised my “tolerance level” (the fastest I can run without breathing like a train whistle and causing my treadmill neighbors to call the paramedics) to 5.5 mph. I did my best recent time today at 31:57...it won’t be long until I reach my goal of 30:00. All went well with the dizziness, although when I raised the speed to 7.0 mph for the last few seconds of my last mile and then slowed down, I felt this strange and alarming flush on my face. I little reminder to be careful.

I’m still doing well on avoiding things that are sweet. No more Splenda in my coffee or cereal...I was going through those boxes (of 100 packets) at an alarming rate (at $6 a box). I believe this refinement (so to speak) had given me back the focus that was falling apart in the past few days.

My next project: incorporating hot foods and minimizing iced and frozen foods. Traditional Oriental wisdom claims that cold foods slow down the metabolism. Considering all that is wrong with the typical American way of eating, I’m willing to incorporate the ideas of older and wiser cultures and see if they work. I’m drinking my water lukewarm when possible, and will try a big cup of green tea in the mornings...if I can get used to the taste. Also trying oatmeal in the mornings instead of shredded wheat...I like oatmeal but it’s just seems like a bother to make it.

I got on the scale this morning: down ½ pound from yesterday at 160 even. I’m so annoyed that the scale can show dramatic gains in a few days but NEVER dramatic losses any more since I reached my current weight. The “simple math” I keep spouting off (burn 3500 calories = lose 1 pound) just doesn’t seem to work where the female body is concerned. I’ve been working so hard...but this is a good reminder that every pound released is a precious thing and I will remember that when I’m tempted to “give in” or when I “just don’t care any more.”

The energy released by this way of eating has caused me to finally see above my own personal problems and realize my own power: I want to help change the way Americans eat. Like charity, influence begins at HOME and I’m puzzling over the greatest challenge that I’ll ever face in my mission: changing the way my loved ones eat. My darling 3 ½ year old niece is currently being raised the way I was: she is fed sugar on demand. She does spend a couple days a week with her father and he has excellent eating habits (he’s Japanese and a gourmet cook) but most of the time she’s with my parents...a nightmare.

Then there is my good friend and roommate. Last night he suggested we make stuffed bell peppers...and we cooked them together: I browned up some sausage, onions and shallots, cooked brown rice and opened the peppers; he put them together. It was a meal we both enjoyed very much, quite a refreshing change from the fights we had over food when I first started this WOE. He was talking about making wheat bread too, giving me some suggestions on how I could improve my recipe.

I also left lying around a brochure I got from the gyn showing pictures of blackened lungs and blocked arteries from smoking...but that didn’t do any good! LOL!

Friday night...when I’m never tired...and it looks like the new tradition is rollerblading far into the night. None of the disappointments and boredom from going out with friends or on a date...yes, my social life is becoming increasingly non-existent as the days go by. By choice...but I will certainly take steps to balance things out as time goes by. Part of the problem is that all of my old friends are stuck in their old sedentary ways and it’s hard to rouse them to do the things I like to do now. That leads to the frustration and disappointment. Plus, my patience is just about nil these days. It finally dawned on me that instead of trying to convert them to my lifestyle, I need to find new friends who already like to do active things. There are LOTS of athletic people in Hawaii, but it takes time that I don’t have to find them and get to know them. So here I am, doing things alone. It’s not so bad though. I do have a bbq with friends planned for Sunday.

Love,

Chris

164/160/130
3/26/01
3 miles: 31.58

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Sparklescamp - Even though I'm happily married and would not want to be single at this time, I think about how nice it would be to have a bbq with friends as the only activity for a weekend. Sometimes I think about the days when I was single and I rented an apartment and had no yard work or upkeep to think about (and pay for!) and I wish for those days again. That old saying about the grass being greener. . .

I do have a question for everyone who has been losing weight and changing sizes: What are you doing about clothes that are too big and you don't wear? For years and years I have hung onto clothes that were either too small (hoping they would one day fit) or too big, although that didn't happen too often. Since I have a variety of the larger sizes, I have clothes to wear as I lose weight, but I just don't know what to do about the sizes I won't wear now. Part of me feels like I should hang onto them in case I put the weight back on. Another part says that if I get rid of them, it will be more incentive to keep the weight off. I don't know if that will work for me though, since history has proven that I just go out and buy a bigger size instead of taking control of my weight. What have you done as this has happened to you?

Deb - I guess I was unclear - I'm getting ready to have a garage sale next weekend. But I sure wish you were up here too so you could help!! LOL Every year I say that I'm not going to do one the next year, but I end up with enough stuff to do it. I go in with two other neighbors so it is kind of fun, but all the sorting and pricing and setting up is a PAIN. We've discovered that the earlier in the spring we do this, the better the result. Guess people are tired of being cooped up all winter and are anxious to get out and shop.

I can feel the twinges of that TOM, so don't know what that will do to the weight loss. I've been eating everything legal in sight, so... I assume most of you understand. I need to keep track of my ups and downs and how my cycle affects the weight, but haven't gotten around to it yet.

Again, thanks for all the birthday wishes and kind thoughts. I really appreciate each and everyone one on the board, even though I don't have the time to respond individually. Hopefully, that will get better in a week or two!

Karen

Evening Everyone!:wave:

Just wanted to get in a post before I hit my bed-I love climbing into my bed when the sheets have just been washed and it's tightly made!

AMSER, I have a hard time finishing projects. I'll start the dishes and not finish, and move to something else. Anyone who knows me can tell you I get bored easily-they're amazed I stuck with SB and this board for so long!

GARDENGIRL, don't know if you saw my earlier post to you, just in case not, do go back to page 3. With patience, you WILL succeed. BUT, try to do this for yourself and not for a certain reason like your sisters wedding. When my son was going to be Bar Mitzvahed back in Nov. 2000, I went to WW to lose weight for the event. I didn't lose and I hated that. Whatever you do lose before her wedding is just icing on the cake-you'll lose the weight, it won't be overnight, but like I said, with patience, you will!

LISA, tell ROSS CONGRATULATIONS! I'm sure he must of given his all for that game. Wore his little self out-how's he doing tonight? What an honor for him to cut the ribbon tomorrow. I'm sure your speech will show others your strength and love for each other-and will also prove to others who think they have problems, just how miniscule theirs probably are compared to what you've endured! And yes, it's time for Keith to go!!!:devil:

RODEO, congrats on the loss-even though you haven't stepped on the scale, knowing that that shirt is so lose on you must mean you've lost!!

KAREN, thanks for posting that site. So, did hubby come home today?? I use to keep my old clothes, as a cruch-not anymore! I use to only wear t-shirt, now I only wear them when I walk or to garage sales. I use to also buy clothes "in hopes" I would soon fit into them, don't do that either-it's much more fun to go to the store and try something on and it fits-or is to big, which happened to me today! If those clothes are nice, why not take them to consignment and see if they can sell there? Don't keep them-you won't need them again!:D

SPARKLE, I actually only drink my bottled water room temp-hate it cold. Never drink water from a glass at home, only out. Try the Wheatina, if you can find it, it's pretty good. I like putting some shredded cheese in it with a tad of salt. Try to relax a bit this weekend:) Congrats on that 1/2lb.

Okay gals, I'm going to bed, reading another one of my new old cookbooks. Tomorrow is garage sales, not many out there it seems, but will go hunting just the same.

I'll check in with you all sometime tomorrow.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Debbie
194/132/129
SB since 3/22/00

Happy Birthday Big Orange!!!!!!!!!

Karen Happy belated birthday!!!!!!

Lisa: I know where Camden is...Wilcox County! I grew up in Demopolis so I am originally a West Alabama girl. I was in Selma just a few days ago. I work for the Red Cross and travel the state working with the different chapters...That is great about Ross. My son is 12 and plays Short too! He also pitches but his favorite position is Short. So glad he is having a good year. Our team is winning too. Our Relay for Life is the first weekend in May. You'll do fine going through it. Something amazing is my nephew is called Ross. Since it is not a common name I thought that was a great coincidence.

Sparkle: I have felt 100% better since being on this WOE. I have had a few colds etc. but seem to be better able to fight them off. Since I have 2 children, every bug in the world comes home but this past year I only caught something 2 times and everyone else suffered more. I did have the flu bu I had been so run down from working disasters in our state and the I had stood out in the cold rain several days in a row. I think you are healthier BUT this is not a cure all. You still have stress, you still can get sick etc. But generally you are much healthier. (I haven't had headaches since being on this WOE)

Deb: HI:)

Someone asked about Green Tea...it is great! There are several studies that show it does boost your metabolism but it also is an anti oxident.

I'm doing much better this week. Feel better and no blue feelings. Have stayed OP and have walked 3 days a this week.

Hope everyone else is doing well.

Anna
222/139/140

WHEW

Man, that was a wonderful dinner...I had the NY STRIP
(med rare of course) baked sweet potato, big ole salad
and that ummmm ummmmm goood coffee that they serve...I would put it right up there with "ELI COFFEE"!
Well, almost

I am so bummed about RODGER getting the boot! He is a looker though isn't he? Not bad for a KY DIRT FARMER!
Kim, I know where he lives, that section of Ky is really pretty...rolling hills and farms..
REALLY everyone...we're not a bunch of HILLBILLIES without shoes..Me? I'm from the city...I wear clean overalls! :D
I heard today that it comes down between the women!

The "step down" patch is doing well...I still have urges, but it will be three weeks on Monday!

Ok, I'm putting this "tired old butt" to bed. I'll get back on track with my posting and my eating this weekend.
Sorry I've neglected everyone...I'll check in tomorrow.

BOB

Hi everyone :)

Thanks to all who posted info about green tea. I tried some Chinese green tea that some one gave me a while ago but I thought it tasted awful. I went out this evening and bought some Tetley Earl Gray green tea which doesn't taste too bad. I think I could get used to it. I wonder what it tastes like with lemon added. I might try that with the next cup. I was surprised how many varieties they had in the store. There's a lot to choose so I will try a different one next time. I need to get my metabolism speeded up.

Kim - I checked out the Time magazine website and they have the Yoga article on-line. I've printed it out and am taking it to bed to read as soon as I finish here. They also have some pictures on-line of the various poses which you might like to check out. I think we should get together and try out some of the poses. There's one pose with two people called, I think, 'Peacock Feathers" which should be fun to try. LOL :D http//:www.time.com

BigO - I loved the picture of you at the beach :D

Lisa - Congratulations to Ross for a good game. Hope he's feeling better this evening.

Sparkle - I haven't had a cold for a couple of years or more. I've been on SB for about 18 months but even before I started I didn't have too many colds.

All for now. Have a good weekend everyone :wave:

Marie.

KAREN, yep, you are right, the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. Yes, I love my 16th floor apartment with a balcony and no yard, yes I love my freedom and having nobody to wash up after besides myself. I love being able to stay out all night if I want to (which I haven’t) and do community events without having to find a babysitter if I have time (which I haven’t). However, I do want to get married and have a child. I also have dreams of buying (prohibitively expensive fee simple) urban Honolulu real estate. I want to have my own house, with all its headaches, a parrot...a dog...parking space...being single is a time in my life that I am enjoying immensely but even now, I’m ready to move on to new challenges.

I am REPOSTING yesterday’s rant for your enjoyment:

Don’t wear tight clothes ever!

I used to deny being larger than a size 16 and therefore would wear jeans that would nearly cut me in half. My waist (or where my waist should have been) was permanently scarred with various degrees of red and brown waistband burns. Since my recovery I have made a vow to NEVER wear clothing that is uncomfortable. What is the point in going through the whole day in agony? Besides, wearing tight clothes just makes your excess weight that much more obvious.

This promise to myself caused me to totally revamp my closet. First I took all the items in really ridiculous sizes like 4 and 8 that I came across over the years and had been holding on to, and got rid of them. Then I took everything that was around a 12 and put them away in a special suitcase which gained magical properties over time. Every so often I would reorganize the suitcase or add stuff to it (I have a bad habit of buying clothes that are too small...something I’ve mostly managed to stop doing.)

Well, I’m happy to report that I actually EMPTIED the suitcase, but then I re-did it because I had some clothes that I fit into, but I don’t feel I look 100% fabulous in. So I put those away but am slowly getting back into them. I bought a gorgeous matching top and shorts at Ross which was a deal, but the top was a tad too tight. Well I wore it today and the top fit, but the shorts were WAY too big already.

That was a tangent...my point is, if you don’t want to get rid of those too tight clothes, take them OUT of your closet and put them away somewhere. The old fat clothes, however, you should just get rid of completely. You’re not going back. EVERYTHING in your closet should look and feel fabulous on you.

Deb, I’m trucking over to the health food on my bike tonight. Will look for the Whetina. BTW I’m getting smart and taking my Ziplock baggies directly to the bulk foods bin as I’m tired of transferring stuff!

Beachfan/Anna well that’s great news that your illnesses and headaches have gotten better. Yes, I do understand that this WOE is not a magic cure for every disease. But just the everyday colds and headaches, not to mention extreme fatigue, were crippling me and this way of life really is a miracle to me!

BOB sounds like a yummy dinner!

Rosalie/Marie yes Green Tea seems to be the new rage here! I never liked the taste much but your tip about trying different varieties is a good one.

Well gotta run...just squeezing in a post after work and before the store!

Hugs,

Chris

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Well, I got through day three relatively unscathed. Couldn't believe I passed glazed donuts in the supermarket and didn't give them a second glance.

Lisa: You and your son Ross are to be admired. You are so brave and I'm sure I will never tire of reading about any of his successes. I have a daughter in her early 40's who is on permanent disability due to a disease similar to rheumatoid arthritis and I know how much it hurts a parent to see their child suffer.

Debbie: Wheatena is one of my favorites, but I love it with butter and equal. Isn't it difficult for all of you to stick to 2 fruits a day with the luscious fruits displayed in the market?

Chris: I don't know if the health food store will carry Wheatena. Here in Las Vegas it is displayed in the local supermarket with the cooked cereals like oatmeal. If your market doesn't carry it, maybe you could ask them to order it for you.

Tomorrow I have to squeeze about 30 big lemons that one of my daughters brought from her tree in Scottsdale, Arizona. I'll freeze the juice in ice cube trays and store them in plastic bags to drop one into my daily bottle of water.

Thought I had nothing to say. Didn't realize I would ramble on.

A good day to all of us.

Blossom

Hello Everyone

I just thought that I would check in early as we have a very busy day. We are moving my mom today with out a lot of help. Which means I get to help Hubby with the couches. Yuck. I guess that is what one gets for being 5'10 and reasonably stong. I will not walk today as I figure that I will get enough exercise with moving.

I was really good yesterday except for a large glass of wine. Can any of you tell me about having a drink and the success of the WOE. I did not lose anything still but I am hoping for a pound by Friday. What day do you all weigh in? For I will change my day to match yours .

I am really glad to have found you all. I looked through the book again and I realized that I was not eating protein for breakfast. So I did this morning. Though I am really hungary. Oh well. I really want to get this weight off so I had better buck up and really follow the program.

My mom was going to order Pizza tonight after the move. Yikes but my DH who does all the shopping and most of the cooking said no that was okay he had bought some fresh chicken wings and we would have those instead. We bake them. I get mine done with hot sauce ( no Sugar) . I was very relieved. Thanks hubby.

I wish you all a great day . Thanks for your support

Katie

MARIE I use GOOD EARTH GREEN TEA BLEND
It has lemongrass in it and I (who usually creams up everything) don't use anything in it at all. It has a wonderful taste...

I'm off on a WALMART mission...I'll check in later

BOB

HELLO LADIES:)


Well i'm so sorry I didn't get on thurs., to post my wkly weigh In so here goes. WOOOOHOOOOO!!! DOWN 3LBS. I"m so thrilled. It's been such a busy wk 2 furnerals, and a couple of visits to the hospital, Brother In Law had a ruptured Gullbladder. No fun.

IDBLOND: Welcome back, Wow what a great picture.

BLOSINLV: Welcome to the board, this isa great group and everyone is here for you. the support is always there when you need it, So as I said before Welcome.

SONJIA: I also want to welcome you to the board, these ladies know every thing when it comes to SB and they are a great help, I know cause I've been hanging out with them sence Oct. and they've really helped me. So lets just all be there for each other and Welcome aboard.

Rhoo: You asked me about my lunch with my Sis, yes itwas great. She's a busy lady and we hardly see each other, I email her often so we keep up,. But when it comes to spending time together we really have a blast. Theres nothing like a Sis to brighten your day.

Quiler: So hows the Yoga going, Do you like this, it seems to me that it would be hard to get into some of those positions

Beach: I'm sorry you got bummed out. Were all here to support you. We love you and I know that even though you have reached your weight goal there are other goals that will enspire you.

Sparle: You amaze me at how Movtivated and inspiring you are. Wow you go girl, I love reading your post.

Ice: I just wanted to let you know that I thought that the snicker salad was loaded with sugar? am I wrong?

Fillise: I saw some of the Sweet Potatoe Queen Books and wondered if they were good? can you tell me?

BOB: I swear I'm just going to call you Babe, I love the little attachements that you put on your post, You really make my day. I also agree with you about Rodger. That Guy had alot of Class and I don't think any of us wanted to see him go!

Cheri: Glad you love the new Job. What is it that your doing? I do know liking your job is half the battle.

Deb: I to have the cloths in many sizes, and now that I'm going to tops, I'll be getting rid of the to large size ones. Once a month we have a white elephant sale and you can only guesswhat I'll be donating to it. Yup, thats right all those many cloths I have out grown , cause I'm not going back up again.

Well gotta run love to all Glory :wave:

Good Saturday Morning Everyone!:wave:

Back from garage sales-nothing really out there, so it was sort of a bust. Of course I found a few little things, but nothing at all exciting.

I'm happy to report, at least for today, that my patience has paid off and I'm back down to my low of 131.5:) Now, I just have to hope that it will continue the downward path-again, so close, yet feeling so far. My TOM is due next week, so I know I'm destined to go back up, at least for a little while.

BEACH, glad to see you checking in and doing better:)

BIGO, glad to hear you had a nice b.day dinner!! I tell you, that Rodger is surely not bad looking when he's cleaned up. Smart cookie to be a CEO of a bank! Hope you completed your Walmart mission today-anything good there?

ROSALIE, if you have Celestial Seasonings brand teas in your area, those are really good. I also am not crazy about the green tea, but I find that if I don't watch how long it brews, it's awful, and maybe that's the key.

SPARKLE, I got the Wheatine at a regular grocery store, haven't even seen it at any HFS-so you may be able to find it at a normal store. Thanks for the tip on the ziploc bags-I never even thought of doing that!

BLOSINLV, congrats on getting past those doughnuts. When I walk in the morning I walk right in front of Publix, one of our grocery stores here, and they make fresh doughnuts each morning-the smell gets me high! Glad to know I'm not the only one who like Wheatina-Eli, my OH, thought it was gross. To each his own. I'm sure it tastes great with the sweetener in it, but I prefered the cheese. That 1/3 cup sure does make a lot! I usually do have only 2 fruits a day, but sometimes, I'll indulge in 3. Honestly, the fruits here aren't the greatest. Of course, certain times of the year they are, but like now, they suck! Right now I'm on my raspberries and Asian pears kick-when these go out of season, will have to find something else.

GARDEN, hope your moving your Mom's things provides you with a great workout today. You can have RED WINE on SB if so desired. Just make sure it's one glass, as moderation is definintely a key in this WOE. nd do keep in mind that 5 ounces of wine has about 110 EMPTY calories:eek: "They" say RED WINE on a full stomach to reduce absorption; dry red wine is preferred due to its lower sugar content. THOUGH, in Michael Montignacs book, he doesn't recommend it until Phase II (maintenance), where then you can have up 2 glasses. Montignac is the one who pioneered this type of eating, SB took his info and did the SB book. Hope this helps. What did you eat for breakfast???? You should NOT be hungry it you are eating enough.

GLORY, CONGRATULATIONS!!! 3 more lbs down! Okay, so how many does this make now-couldn't keep track.:)

Gonna hightail it outta here for now. Hope you are all having a wonderful weekend. I'll check in with you all sometime later!!

TOODLES!

Debbie
193/131.5/129
SB since 3/22/00

Hi all. Not much going on here. I just got back from Penneys where I bought a couple of outfits to go
play golf in. Size hasnt changed since Ive been on this woe. Kinda depressing.

Got on the scales this morning and had dropped 3 lbs. Probably due to the fact I didnt eat lunch as I was
out on the golf course yesterday. I will take it anyway I can get it. Hehehe.

Hope everyone has a great weekend. I will be out playing golf again on Sunday.

I've been really busy this week, and just didn't have the time to scroll through all the posts and all the pages. Like I said, my computer is slow. But I'm working on getting a faster one. Along with a cable modem.

Lisa A A--Please keep telling us all about Ross. We care and know that we can help you face some of the challenges in life be being good listeners. And we are interested!! :love:
Ha,ha. When I read the title of your post--”in mourning for Rodger” I was really worried because I thought someone died! You can tell that I don’t watch “survivor.” I thought there was gonna be some significant sadness here. Ha ha. But I hardly watch TV. So I’m out of it! :dizzy:

Chris I think you are on the right track in regard to finding new friends who like to do the things you now like to do. Around here there are riding clubs, people that like to take long rides on their bikes together. Surely you will find groups with some similar interests to yours.

I just read the posts on the last page, page 5, and even then I did not get a complete page. It is just blank on the end, and I have to go back to the top to click on "new reply." Weird.
Anyway, my responses are just to the posts that were on my screen on page 5.

We had a party last night. At 4:30 the wallpaper man was still here wallpapering my kitchen, which, of course, was still a mess. All the stuff that I keep on the counters or my desk in the kitchen was in the dining room. The floor was a mess with paste and there was even wallpaper paste on the window and sliding door. Mountains of bits of wallpaper in piles. So I had to work really hard to get everything presentable before everyone got here at 7. Whew!

What I learned from the party
I thought I'd be really smart and allow for a little indulgence at the party. We cooked london broil and marinated pork roast on the grill, offered appetizer (crackers and cream cheese and hot pepper jelly--a Southern specialty) and provided drinks--iced tea and water. Everyone brought something to add to the meal. Potato salad, baked beans, 7 layer salad (a green salad), yellow squash casserole, carrot cake and cookies. So I "planned ahead" and just had a light breakfast (SB egg on WW toast, 1/2 grapefruit) and light lunch (small bowl split pea soup, 1 fresh pear). Surely I could have just a "taste" of everything at dinner!!??
But it didn't work. I went "semi-crazy" and was left feeling somewhat uncomfortable after that meal. Partly because I have been eating really well, and the junk just didn't do well in my tummy.
One thing I noticed, though. One woman there just took a little of everything, say a small serving spoonful. None of her food touched any other food on her plate, and, of course, none of it hung over on the rim. She is very slim, so I realized that she probably has eaten sanely all her life, able to enjoy most anything, but enjoying everything because she never overdoes. The other reason I was uncomfortable was probably because I took more than that one small servingspoon full. I could have had the meat, the 7-layer salad and probably the squash casserole (not sure), and had fruit later after everyone had gone.

Live and learn. All part of the process of growing (or shrinking, in this case)!!

Have a great weekend, y'all. Take care.

Hello Everyone!

It is a gorgeous day here in Auburn--going to try to get out to a local arts festival this afternoon to enjoy the sunshine.

Had a good day yesterday---judged a student film festival last night. Everyone was munching down on popcorn and movie candy--but I just looked at those milkduds and shuddered! :nono:

I have managed to put in some good gym time this week. I'm even slowly getting back on the treadmill. Did an easy 20 minutes yesterday without any knee pain. I find out Wednesday whether I will have to have surgery.

Blosinlv and Garden Girl--welcome!!!! If you will make the committment to changing your nutritional habits you WILL feel and look better!!!!!

Big Orange--Glad you had a wonderful birthday--but where did you find those pictures of me in the bathing suit and grass skirt??????? :D

Catlover--Your size will go down!!!! It is a great feeling when it does. Hang in there and keep OP!

Glory--I love the SugarQueen books!!!! I highly recommend them--especially if you need a laugh.

Lisa--You sound like such wonderful support for Ross--and that you have a wonderful support system in your town--I hope we can be a support system for you too. I will make a donation to our local Relay for Life in honor of Ross!

Deb--Woooo hoooo on being back down to your low. I'm wondering though if your body has really settled where it needs to be? 131-132--is within the healthy range for your height. It also looks like you should have a good BMI at your weight and height. Given all the walking you do, perhaps your body needs that much muscle mass to support it! I don't want to undermine you--but I have wondered if maybe you really are at your ideal weight?

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Susan

Hello all you rays of sunshine!

Blossom, glad it’s going well! Baked goods drove me crazy for the longest and now I’m honestly developing a certain degree of immunity to them. Not completely though. So what is life like in Las Vegas? It’s kinda like an extension of Hawaii at least in “certain” hotels! I was in Vegas in January for my first time, with two girlfriends. One was too wild for me and one wasn’t wild enough so it was a strange time. I had fun though. Lost about $50 and didn’t get into any trouble, except of course at the buffets!!!!

Katie, lucky you that your husband is supportive. Yes we must forge our own path but how nice to have some help along the way!!!

BOB I love Wal*Mart too, been meaning to make the trip but have been resisting because I spend too much money there and all I really want is Splenda, which I’m trying to cut back on. Oh, and a bread loaf pan.

Glory, congrats on the 3 lbs. And on getting rid of your big clothes. NO GOING BACK GIRLS!

Debbie, I’m pleased and rather relieved that the scale is finally going back down for you. Now that you have gotten through this plateau most likely it’s time to start dipping even lower!

I looked up the ingredient in the tabouli mix, it was “bulgar wheat” and had 0 sugar grams. I got some of the bulgar wheat by itself and it didn’t look like it is refined. At least, it’s BROWN. You are supposed to boil it and drain it off, I guess like pasta. I’m going to try an “Italian” salad with it, with olive oil, fresh basil and sun dried tomatoes. Will let you know how it goes.

catlover, didn’t you just start this WOE? Don’t remember. But it takes some time to see results and 3 pounds is not a stinky little loss. I would say it took me about a week maybe two even to START detoxing starting March 26, (and I have been abstinent from sugar since January!) and I’m still making other changes, like giving up Diet Coke (sob!) and cutting way down on anything that tastes sweet. Feeling better and better all the time. ((((Sending a big dose of POSITIVE ATTITUDE your way))))

GatorGal, it’s always nice to hear from you even when you can’t post every day. I’m another one who doesn’t really watch TV, oh and I would DEFINITELY recommend the cable modem. When I think about going back to a dial up connection it is like being dam-med to the furthest reaches of h-ell.

I appreciated the story of the woman at the party who took a little of everything. It seems like such an amazing concept. I don’t know about you but at my advanced age you would think I would have figured these things out but I’m just now learning what sanity means in regard to food.

My goal: to melt down to my natural weight AND lose my constant obsession over food!

I told my best friend this last night:

“It's like learning to fly! I'm making minor adjustments in my routine instead of just doing something that doesn't work until I crash and burn. And you know what, I really AM flying.”

I never imagined that one bite of something could satisfy me. It was either complete starvation or mad binging.

Susan, good job on resisting those movie goodies. When I went to the movie last night I didn’t have anything, not even diet Coke. Weird, but good. I heard all the COWS munching on their popcorn behind me and it was faintly disgusting (yes, I’m turning into an elitist already.)

Here we go again.....

Today I began my experiment with hot cereal for breakfast. I found something at the health food store called “creamy wheat farina” which may be the Wheatina you gals are talking about and seems suspiciously similar to Cream of Wheat, which I love. But the label said “0 grams of sugar” so it seems okay. I cooked up a quarter cup (I measure all my grains carefully now) in the microwave, added just a LITTLE agave nectar, butter and raisins, and a generous amount of raw almonds, and it was amazingly filling. Along with that I have a big mug of “honey chamomile green tea” which tastes very good straight.

I tried the green tea last night, made up a pot, diluted it and threw it in the fridge for later use. Had two mugs. Well I noticed two strange symptoms which may be unrelated, but only started after I drank them. First, was a strong, sort of nutty but not bad smell to my urine. Second was increased thirst. Both are less this morning. Puzzling, but I’ll take it as a sign that it’s cleaning out my body!

Oh, I had such a good time at Down to Earth (the health food store) last night! I may be the only one who LOVES to look in other people’s grocery carts but here is what I bought:

Creamy wheat farina
Tabouli mix
Bulgar wheat
Mixed wild rice
Fall River wild rice (which is completely black)
Long grain brown rice
Stone ground whole wheat flour
Walnuts
Blanched slivered almonds
9 grain cereal
Fresh sweet basil (a big bag for $2!)
2 boxes soy milk (the one with the very low sugar content wasn’t on sale so I compromised a little)

Resisted all the sweet goodies!

So I get to the checkout counter and thought I would be cute like the earthy eco-UH students (the store is right by the University) and say, “Oh, I don’t need a bag, I’ll just put it in my backpack!” Which was fine until I tried to lift it. So I’m like, “Oh, shoot.” But I muscled it into my back and it was fine for the bike ride home. Whoever would have thought that me, the Sugar Queen, of all people, would be riding a BIKE carrying a big load of whole grains? Sheesh, it’s an alternate universe from a few years ago. Or even a few weeks ago!

After that, in the spirit of “relaxing” ha ha I went to go see a movie alone. It was “along came a spider” and I HIGHLY recommend it. It’s a killer-against-cop theme but with a shocking twist at the end. I got all dressed up to kill although I was alone in my tiny orange sweater, green cotton pants and high heels. I saw myself in the mirror and (except for my tummy which is a real problem) I looked almost....normal. Whatever that means.

Then I got home and was still restless, so tossed my gear into a box and trucked down to the park. It was 1:30 in the morning by then and I was pretty tired so I only skated 4 miles.

I have two victories to report from last night. I really wanted to go to a club and dance but there was really nothing I wanted to drink. Not even Diet Coke. At least not at this point in time. I will have alcohol but right now I just don’t want to. So I resisted.

Then when I got home after the skating at 2 am, I was still in a rather strange mood (as you can tell it was rather a harsh day yesterday) and was like, screw it, ready to sit down to a full-on binge. Just didn’t care. I’d already eaten the good flavors of ice cream and had some (slight) banana and peanut butter that didn’t turn out too sweet, but it was still okay. There is (notice I say is) a pretty big bag of cubes left. So I took out the whole thing and sat down at the computer. But after I had ONE, something happened to me. I wanted more but I felt like I could stop. So I was like, what if I just stopped now??? And I did! After only one. Read myself to sleep.

Hugsies,

Chris
164/160/130
3/26/01

Total miles rollerbladed since 4/5/01: 81

“Between two evils, I always pick the one I never tried before.” ~ Mae West

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Hello everyone!

I hope you all are having a great weekend. It's really nice here. Supposed to get to about 82. I went out this morning looking for plants for my patio and gas grill and patio table and chairs. Think I found what I want but I'm going to look a couple of other places first.

Glory: The place that I work is called "Indiana Underground Protection Agency". Whenever anyone in the state of Indiana will be doing any excavating, landscaping, gardening, etc (anything involving digging), they must call and get their property marked from local utilities. Anyway, they call me and give me the specifics and we notify member utilities in their area. Most of the people that I talk to are really nice. Some can get a bit cranky when they want to dig tomorrow and they have to give the utilities 48 hours to locate on their property. Anyway, at this time of my life, it's pretty easy, fun talking to the people and I get paid well :D

Lisa: You must be going through a very stressful time, you and your son are in my prayers.

Also want everyone to know that even though I haven't been 100% on program this past 2 weeks, I have been trying to maintain the loss I have had so that this next week when I am FINALLY able to go out and get the things I need to stay op, I will not have to lose the weight that I have already lost once. So far so good... :)

I looked at the recipie board and there are quite a few really great sounding recipies there since I last looked. Thanks everyone for being such a supportive group.

Kim: you're right about being home in the air conditioning. My allergies are better today. I even slept pretty well last night. I also wanted to mention that I saw the Yoga guy you were talking about on Oprah. He made everything look so simple. My Mom and I had just been talking about Yoga and how we thought that it would also be a calming sort of exercise with the stretches and such. How do you like it? Does it seem difficult?

Debbie: It sounds like you like to go to garage sales too. I love to hit them on the weekends. You never know what treasures you'll find :) I do think that I am a shopaholic though. There is nothing better than a bargain.

Well, I hope that you all have a great weekend. BOB, I am so proud of you for staying with it and quitting the smoking. You're doing great.

Also, about Richard, he does seem to be a pretty great guy. I'm not real sure who I want to win, but Colby sure has the greatest smile :D Elizabeth seems like a sweet all around good girl who like Richard said might really need the money. And Tina is a strong person in her own right who has jumped right in there and done her share of everything from the beginning. and as far as the chef goes, I don't think I like him very much, but then I go and feel sorry for him because everyone rags on him so much. Oh, well, I guess we'll find out pretty soon.

Until later
Cheri
287/277/145

Well, it’s Saturday evening and I’ve already had my post tutor training class nap. So Kimmy is feeling MUCH better. Actually, it is a draining day, but I LOVE it. I always meet the neatest people. Today there was a young woman who was a psychic. Hmmmmm. Wonder if she was “getting anything” during the class. Must report that the class snacks were not even an issue today. I bought bagels cream cheese and a little thing of donuts. I didn’t even think abou teating any. Even when the class was finished and there were leftovers in the back while I cleaned up, I didn’t do it. I called Paul and told him to bring me a serving of grapes to eat on the way home in the car. So I waited for them. Sorry if I am blowing my own horn too much, but if you had known how I used to go nuts over that stuff, you would know why I MUST tell about the victory.

Oh I almost forgot, there was another woman in the class today who lost over 100 pounds several years ago. You would NEVER KNOW IT TO LOOK AT HER!!! She is in such good shape. At our first break, I just had to quiz her about what happened and how she did it. The first word out of her mouth was EXERCISE!!! (Boy, did I need to hear that or what???) She said the first thing she did was buy a cheap bike and could only ride about a half mile at first. She kept with it and gradually kept going. Now she runs and does weight training and all sorts of different things. She also told me that she thinks the weights really helped her a lot in the losing of the weight. I didn’t have any other time to talk to her today, but am looking forward to hearing more about it next week. She’s absolutely adorable and her skin and complexion are so good. I’m wondering if that’s another benefit of getting fit.

Last night we made Beef/Veggie Kabobs on the GF grill. (It’s getting a workout!!!) There were wonderful. I made a marinade of lite soysauce, agave nectar, garlic and ground ginger. YUMMY!!! Very easy and delish!

RODEO---I was just wondering about you yesterday and how you and Cathy2 were doing. Good to hear that you are on program. Feels great to have something “hang” on you, doesn’t it???

BOB---Glad to hear you had a super birthday!!! Those are always fun. Don’t suppose you got any thongs as birthday gifts. There was a BIG article on the front page of today’s paper about Rodger. What a guy. I too think there is something appealing about him.

ROSALIE---Thanks for the link about TIME magazine. I remember those poses from the magazine and I think it will take me at least a week to get to the place where I can do them. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! That’s such a laugh I just can’t control it. I don’t see Peacock Feathers in the copy I have here. But I’ll trust you and say I’ll save that pose for when we meet!!!

SPARKLE---I’ve been meaning to tell you. I loved the image you attached of the bikerider. May I request that you post that again every once in a while. It just really made me laugh out loud. Feel that’s exactly how I must look.

BLOSSOM---Your lemons sound wonderful. What a great idea!!!! How many times a year does the tree bear fruit? I love lemons. Could you great the lemon zest and freeze it? Just wondering.

GARDENGIRL---You have got one SWELL husband. How nice of him to take care of the pizza issue so you didn’t have to even get challenged. WONDERFUL MAN!!! You’re right about the moving being a good workout. I hope you are not feeling it tomorrow in the muscles you didn’t know you had! BTW, we are really glad you found us too. Glad to know you are getting support from the BEST board around!

GLORY---THREE POUNDS after your birthday week???? Incredible!!! That really is so great. SOOOOOO happy for you. What a nice belated present! The yoga is going well. Last night at dinner time I felt really bad, all tired and not hungry. So I just went to bed, knowing I had to be feeling good for today’s class. (There is NO backup for this teaching job.) Anyways, this morning was still a little puny when I woke up and thought I’m going to do my a.m. yoga tape and see what happens. I felt fine after that. Refreshed with no ickies in my belly. It’s truly unbelieveable. I would recommend it to anyone. Some of the positions are not easy, but my teacher said to listen to your body. It’s not about “keeping up” with the person next to you or “being the best one” in the class. That’s kind of the way I always felt in all aerobics classes.

GATOR---I thought you made some excellent points about what you learned at the party. Somebody told me once to watch how skinny people ate. Wow!!! I did and couldn’t believe how different their approach to food isthan mine. It’s like they don’t hardly even think about it . . . not interested. I think if we all did the “no foods touching” on our plates, we’d see BIG changes in our results.

DEB---Congrats on being back to your new low!!!! Way to go. Your perserverance paid off. Just keep those dookies coming and you’re sure to stick and go lower!!!! Have you tried altering your exercise to see if that makes a change?

CHERI---Your job sounds great!! I love talking and meeting new people and that sounds like a great part of your job. You are so smart to keep an eye on that scale to prevent any gainback. I am still trying to lose pounds that had been gone not even two years ago when I did Weight Watchers. I wish I would have had the forethought you had. So far the yoga isn’t difficult. I know that the kind that Rodney Yee does called Iyengar is one of the least difficult and taxing to the body. So far, there are only two poses that are hard for me: downward dog and cobra. Mainly because I have no upper arm strength and a good bit to hoist and hold up in my mid and bottom section. I just do the pose for as long as I can without straining and then I stop. The great thing about my tapes is that none of the poses are for very long. So I can usually withstand it for a couple of seconds.

Well, I think I’m caught up. DH, ROSALIE, and I are right in the midst of trying to get talk to work on IM. Whew, I’m working up a sweat . . . my brain is hurting!!! Anyways, everybody have a great day tomorrow. I’ll be working on favors for my niece’s wedding. Since it’s just three weeks away, I should probably get them finished. Hmmmmm, I need to rethink this procrastination thing. LOL

Take care!
Kim
185/170/139
Since January 2, 2001

In view of the discussions on green tea, this recipe is the current one on Top Secret Recipes

Top Secret Recipes version of AriZona
Green Tea with Ginseng and Honey

by Todd Wilbur

Hard to believe it takes only one regular-size green tea bag to make this entire 2-quart clone of the popular iced tea in the foam green bottles. Find the liquid ginseng for this recipe in your local health food store. Be sure to get American ginseng if you can -- since the Chinese stuff can taste pretty rank.

2 quarts (8 cups) water
1 Lipton green tea bag
1/2 cup sugar (substitute your favorite SB legal sweetener)
2 tablespoons honey (either delete or reduce amount to make legal)
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ginseng extract

1. Heat water in a large saucepan until it boils. Turn off heat, put the teabag in the water, then cover the pan and let the tea steep for 1 hour.
2. Pour the sugar and honey into a 2-quart pitcher. Pour the tea into the pitcher and stir to dissolve sugar.
3. Add lemon juice and ginseng and stir. Chill and serve. (http://www.topsecretrecipes.com)
Makes 2 quarts.

I really like Arizona Tea, so maybe I'll try this too.

Karen

Evening Everyone!:wave:

Just got home from going out with Eli to Outback for dinner. He's in the kitchen making one of my fav. eggplant dishes and me, I'm hear to say hello to you all!:)

GARDENGIRL, I forgot to mention in reply to your question, we do WEIGH IN WEDNESDAY'S. You can weigh in any day you'd like, but that's usually the day we all try to post our weekly loses:)

CATLOVER, congrats on the 3lbs. I doubt missing one meal is would contribute to that loss-so take it as a fat loss! I will tell you something... I started measuring myself back in Oct. just my tummy and thigh. I've lost only 2-2 1/2" since then. Go toake a measuring tape, you'll see it's not that much-BUT, since that time, I've lost 22lbs-some people don't lose on the scale, but their clothes get bigger, sometimes it's vice-versa-some are lucky enough to have both happen
:)

GATOR, sounds like you had a a nice get together at your home. I will keep that in mind for the future, take a bite of anything I really want that's not SB legal and take more of what is.

FILLISE, I love art festivals-hope you had a nice time at the one there. Sounds like those Milk Duds weren't even an issue with you today, huh?:^: You may be right about my weight, I mentioned the same thing last week. I thought I was large boned, but I think I may of mis-measured and may be medium. I guess all I will do is continue on the way I am and see what happens. My goal is 129-2.5lbs away-then another 5 as my "cushion", which I really don't have a time frame on that happening-but goal I thought would be in the middle of May. I guess like with everything else, I'll just have to wait and see what this old body wants to do!:)

SPARKLE, I hope you are right about the scale. There's a Jewish saying that, when translated, means "from your mouth to G-ds ears", in other words, it should only be! Bulgar wheat is really good. There's LOTS of things you can use it in besides taboulli. Did the tea you make have caffeine? That could be the cause of the thirst you experienced. I saw Along Came A Spider and liked it as well :)

CHERI, we're lucky down here to have garage sales all year long, vs. none in the winter. I think the garage sales up north are a lot better though-when I get to Rochester, I have a field day. Last time, I thought I'd have to have the kids hang onto the luggage rack on the way home, I bought so much stuff!!!:eek:

QUILTER, I wish I could get some different exercising in-but I have no desire to do anything but walk. Maybe this summer I'll venture into something new. I'd love to find an aerobics class to take-but would I go, that's a good question!!!

I'm outta here for the night. I'll check in with you all tomorrow. I'm praying for another loss on the scale (feeling a bit barfy tonight, so that's usually means a loss)-pray for me!!!!

Nite!

Debbie
194/131.5/129
SB since 3/22/00

I'm here still feeling a bit out of sorts, but still enjoying the weekend. Some good friends of ours came over today with subs for all of us. We packed up the coolers and subs and took a nice boat ride and worked on getting a tan!!!! It felt nice being out on the water.

I just got through washing a cutting up some raw veggies to take with me tomorrow to...... yep, that's right, more dragraces. I am also bringing some sausage to grill, and hopefully will be able to keep OP. As the spring/summer months arrive, I am finding hard to be 100%. So I am really going to have to learn to handle whatever happens and just move on from there. Being up 2lbs this week has me feelings all kinds of emotions. Whether the feelings are right or wrong, I still need to deal with them. I could only bring myself to getting on the TM twice this past week:( I will try focusing on this coming week as an opportunity to increase the amount of day(s).

It's great to read all the success stories .....

Deb - I am praying that you will stay "down".

Kim - I noticed you are down too...whooo hoooo. Now I just wish you "downers" to rub off on me.

Viv - I am thinking about you. I hope you are getting things worked out for your Dad. I know you have alot of plans that need to be made.

Melf - I hope you aren't working too hard.

I better be off to bed. I need my rest for the racing tomorrow. We are going to Macon, GA, which is a 2 1/2 hr ride. Please keep us in you all's thoughts and prayers. Have a nice Sunday ladies. I am looking forward to this week being more productive for me.

Hello all...
Just checking in. I am so glad report cards are finished, I am dedicating this weekend to ME! I am doing whatever I want...minimial housework, no outside work :nono: etc. So far I have spent most of my time rubber stamping. I was in a dry spell but have gotten back on track. I am going to a class this afternoon. We are making beautiful stationery holders. It should be fun.

I did go on the treadmill yesterday for 50 min but it was a TERRIBLE eating day!!! I hardly ate a thing. Oatmeal for breakfast, small piece of lamb roast for lunch, a pear, a couple triscuits, a ww pita with cheese, and a BROWNIE at 10 oclock at night!!!! Pete made these gooey brownies. I don't know what possessed me. I just popped it in my mouth. It was about 1" x 2" so I know its not the end of the world but I don't want to even remember what that stuff tastes like!!

I'm annoyed at my scale. Pete put a planter on it and left it there overnight so I think the calibration is off. My weight has fluctuated between 3 lbs for the past couple days. I can tell by my clothes I am at my lowest. Now I'm afraid I won't trust it :( I'm trying to remind myself the numbers are not as important as how the clothes fit! Or how I feel. Still, I'd like to have an accurate ##.

Sparkle....I hope I don't jinx myself but I haven't had a cold/sickness since January, and I teach first grade! One time I felt like something was starting but nothing ever materialized (and that could have been before I started SB..can't remember). Allergy season is starting now and I've had some sniffles. I'm curious to see if SB will have any effect. I didn't think of it until you mentioned it.

Deb...so glad your weight is back down. When your weight fluctuates on the scale do you feel a difference in your clothes ect? Wish we could go to an aerobics class together. I'd love to sign up for one but am afraid I won't stick to it!!

THis was a ME post (remember its my ME weekend...j/k) but I have to get moving! I'm involved in ANOTHER surprise party for my friends 4oth birthday next weekend. I am going to another friends house to make favors. I also want to plan my food for the day so I don't have a repeat of yesterday and get on the treadmill..Then stamping!!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend-
Ashley

Good Sunday Morning Everyone!:wave:

Woke up to drizzling rain this morning, but luckily it pretty much stopped and I was able to get my 4.5 miles in:)

Happy to report the scale is down another 1/2lb:spin: 2lbs til goal!! Geez, I hope I just didn't jinx myself.

AMSER, hope you and hubby had a good time in Macon-seems you really love the races and boating-you seem to have a lot of fun!!!

OVERCOME, don't worry about that stupid scale. You're at goal, now you should just focus on keeping a healthy lifestyle and not what the scale says, or doesn't say. Like you mentioned, you can feel in your clothes that you are at your lowest-that's what says it all:) As for me, I never really feel a difference in my clothes, I wear those tight leggings that stretch, so if I go up or down, they go up or down with me:^:

Time for me to hit the shower and get ready to go out and seize the day!!

I'll check in with you all later tonight. Please remember, TOMORROW STARTS THE NEW WEEKLY BOARD and it's also MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY so if you have any words of wisdom you'd like to share with the board, please, try to post them tomorrow.

Toodles!

Debbie
194/131/129
SB since 3/22/00

ASHLEY

BROWNIES BAD :nono:
PETE BAD :nono:




BUT YOU GOTTA LOVE HIM..he does fix some pretty
good sounding SB food!


Here's a picture of Pete cooking :D

Hello all! :wave:

I had a lot of fun at the arts festival yesterday. It was a gorgeous day here--not too hot, beautiful sunshine. This is just a quick note before I head off to church.

Deb--Glad you are down another 1/2 lb! Is this a new low? I remember when Iwas young, my weight would naturally stay around 140-145 without much effort. Being a teenager, of course I wanted to be thin as possible, so I was chronically unhappy with my weight and trying to lose another 20lbs. How much better off would I be today if I had listened to my body? I'm glad you are open to the possibility that your body may have settled where it needs to be--you've done great! Since this WOE is a lifetime commitment you've done the hard part. You will lose that two pounds! But remember what you tell the rest of us--pay attention to your body, not the scale! ;)

Everyone else--have a good day. It is a day full of promise for all of us!

Susan

Well, it's been a pretty normal Sunday for us. Got up, weighed in (still holding at 170 . . . ooooo, I can smell the 160's), did my yoga, cleaned the kitchen, made tuna salad, and now ready to hit the TM. Not much new since my last post. Just enjoying the warmer weather. I think the capri pants will come back out of the closet this week.

OVERCOME---BE thankful that you stopped at one tiny brownie. If I had eaten it, I would have gone on to finish half the pan. (That’s really why I haven’t cheated for a while . . . petrified to see what would happen if I did!!!) Also, I think you should go get another scale and reserve it for YOUR feet only. Then you will have the numbers issue back where you want it to be. Besides you are at goal now, so I think you should be allowed to "indulge" every once in a while. How did your belly feel after eating that sugar??? Glad you got your stamping done. Can’t wait to see something of your handiwork.

DEB---I was talking to Paul about your bar graph idea. I really like the idea of being able to look at a whole month or couple of months at one time. Did you and Michael do yours in Excel? Paul told me to try it in there, then you can just highlight the lines you want made into any kind of graph you like. I'm not really picturing this yet so I'll let you know what happens after I get my document up and running.

AMSER---Have fun at the races!!!! What do you eat when you are there? Is there tempting stuff or do you pack your own provisions? Hope you have a great day. Your day in the boat sounded absolutely HEAVENLY!!!!! Good for you!!! Least the cold temps have gone . . . let's hope for good.

ROSALIE---Really enjoyed our "talk" last night. It's going to take some getting used to (what with the delay and all) but it sure is nice putting a voice with your name and everything I like about you. Hope you had an easy day at work.

Well, girls, the TM is calling my name. Must get going and not ignore the need to MOVE!!! I did 25 minutes on Friday. Will try for that much again today. Keep your fingers crossed.

Take care.
Kim
185/170/139
January 2, 2001

HELLO LADIES:)

Well it's been a good op wk end for me, only one slip up and I even paid for it, which I really don't think I should of, as it was orange juice.

I went to a memorial service yesterday for a friend, I brought a salad SBlegal and Sausage andcheese. Well I just had my salad and cold cuts. But all they were serving todrink was oj and so I had some. I usually have an orange a day so was not expecting this to bother me , but guess what, my stomach paid for it all night. I was so good with all the food and goodies there that I just kept myself busy by getting others more food. made it alittle easier cause there were some goodies there that made me salavate. So glad I didn't give in to my salavation.

Fillise: I think we all need a good laugh now and then don't you.

Cheri:: Your job sounds great, I thing I miss working the most. I've worked sence I was 12 so when I had to retire afew yrs ago, because of my dissability. And I really miss working. Go figure.

Quilter: I appreciate your sharing about the Yoga, the doctor suggested that my daughter get intoYoga but I was unsure tell now. I think it might be good for both of us. thanks

Ann: Wow it really sounds like you have had a great wk end. Man would I love a boat ride I haven't been out on the water sence last summer. To rainy here.

Overcome: Don't worry about the scale you know your body so well. if the cloths feel good then don't worry about a messed up scale. I made the mistake of letting it get to me and I gained weight. So just let it go girl, your doing great.

Well gotta go Can't stay on any longer and I had more to say to will try to catch up tomorrow when everyone is gone. love to all Glory :wave:

DEB----I almost forgot . . . CONGRATS ON THE NEW HALF POUND GONE!!!! That is awesome. Do you realize you only have EIGHT more sticks of butter to lose and you will be at goal???????? How great is that!!!!! So when you figure out how many sticks of butter you have already lost and compare that with what's left. Whew, Girl, incredible!!!! Good luck!!!
K

GLORY---You and I posted at the same time. Just wanted to agree that you and your daughter would really enjoy a yoga class. That would be a good thing to do together. But you would need to shop around for a good class. I got lucky on my first try. But that’s one of the things they talk about in the Time article.
Here’s the link ROSALIE gave me yesterday for the TIME article: Be sure and check out the pictures.
http://www.time.com/time/
Also here’s one of the links that I thought was really good.
http://www.thriveonline.aol.com/serenity/yoga/yoga_basics/
Enjoy!!!
K

Good morning!

Well, I managed to make it through the Relay of Life without too many tears. I was very thankful for the sunglasses I had on......and the waterproof mascara! They had Ross cut the ribbon, with me & my husband, as well as the rest of our families that were there around him. Before the ribbon cutting, my husband was asked to speak about our experiences and how it has strengthened our faith......that was VERY emotional, and I found myself making grocery lists, etc....in my head so I wouldn't get too upset. All in all it was a great day, and I got in a lot of walking!!!

Fillise/Susan: I almost cried when I read that you would make a donation to the Relay to Life in Ross's honor. I'm very grateful for your wonderful support!

Debbie: Way to go!! I'm sure you'll be at goal before you know it!

My eating was okay, but could have certainly been better. My church had a team and we ate supper together at the relay. We had hamburgers, which I ate (w/the bun :eek: ) . I managed to skip all the cakes and cookies, but couldn't resist a few cheese straws. It's funny, but I really wasn't craving the sugary sweets. Maybe my body is actually adjusting to this WOE.

Have a great day!

Lisa

Happy Beautiful Sunday Everyone :cool:

It has been an absolutely gorgeous weekend here. My son played baseball yesterday and the team won. Right now they are the only undefeated team in our entire rec league (ages 3-15). He plays in the 12 yearold league. That is amazing. Went walking with Hubby yesterday and then went to a party last night. I ate before I went and that really helped. I only had 2 beers (I know not OP but I am maintaining) a small spoonful of barbecue, a small spoonful of oil and vinegar slaw and that was it.

On Friday and Saturday one of my neighbors had a garage sale and asked if I wanted to put anything out. I had 4 pieces of furniture and I put those out...I made $200! Couldn't believe it.

We will have a busy day today. Son has baseball practice, daughter has a research paper and I have to take her to get copies made of her resources, she needs new jeans etc. So I will be running. Wish I could sit on my deck, drink iced tea and just veg out but it is not meant to be. I need to find a good book to read, take the day off and veg!

Deb: congrats on the loss. I think my body is telling me I am good where I am! So I'm trying not to obess too much.

See ya'll tomorrow.

Anna
222/137/140

AFTERNOON LADIES :D

I've been off on another shopping mission...this time to
return some things...I've been around Debbie too long!
NASTY NASTY PEOPLE AT DILLARDS!!!!

I've got 4.5 lbs of green beans on cooking..they smell
wonderful! Marinating some top sirloin for the grill...Skeeter has "taken root" in front of the kitchen cabinets...

Had a BIG spring greens salad with some salami (50% reduced fat) YUMMMMMM

DEB: where did you get the idea that RODGER is a banker?....he's a farmer and a teacher...The Governor has made him the liason for State Education...
Big Brother is coming back...liked that when it was on before, and my all time favorite...MOLE...

BEACH: Auburn players "RACKED" up on signing day...
Tn had one player go pro...
CAN'T WAIT TILL SEPTEMBER!!!!

Better tend to my cooking...

BOB

Good sunny Sunday-well atleast here it is -FINALLY! Busy week here for us -kids on spring break -back tomorrow :D Saturday i worked 5 hrs overtime I had to go so i can't complain about being poor all the time right?! they offered O.T today too but i told them it is my day of rest! :lol: Had a decent week food wise if i don't say so myself few run ins with that silly old Easter bunny candy but its almost all out of the house. My older two boys brought theirs directly to their bedrooms such good boys!!! just wish they would have hid it somewhere in there! Talk about no self control!

Deb-congrats on the 1/2 lb don't it feel good!! :D i was sooooo happy with mine! LOL

Lisa- The relay sounded wonderful! You must be so proud of your hubby!!!!! something about men and their sons!! Yours must be a treasure! Mine are on a good day but times like yours makes us think that we should appreciate our kids ALL the time!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing with us!!!!

Quitler-hang in there girl!!! I can taste the 130's too!!! you must be moving something around with all that YOga!!!

Glory-O.J ?????? Hmmmmmmmmm sometimes we just got to do what we got to do!!! LOL

Beach- Hope ya had a fun filled day!! our baseball season is post poned a week! but our practices have started. My older son won't start untill June then the real fun starts! It real neat to see how the kids advance and how exciting the games get!

BOB- :wave: hi hope you had good luck at the store!! I actually went to the mall on Friday i wanted to get some cool capri pants!! Haaaaaaaa!!!! i don't know what size i am and who ever makes this stuff makes them in weird sizes!!!! i guess i will keep looking and losing!!!!!


Everyone must be busy today!!! I know we did some hours of yard work!!!!! that was my excersise today since i slept through the alarm that was going to get me up to do my Firm tape :( My daughter has gotten the Bike bug sooooo i will take her for a bike ride too!! I started to ride my bike in the fall i kinda like it -but my butt hurts!!!!! LOL gotta gooooooo!!!!! Keep up the good work everyone!!!

Rhonda
201.2/142.5/135-hmmmmm

p.s I just got a new blender-any blender ideas?? sb legal?!-of course!

Evening All!:wave:

Just a quick post before dinner being served, Eli is cooking, so I know it will be good:)

I forgot, today is my 13 month SB anniversary-can't believe it!

BIGO, I loved your post to Ashley! LOL!! Loved the picture of Pete too!! Who was nasty at Dillards?? Rodger was on the morning show and mentioned he was once a CEO of a large bank, but he didn't want anyone on Survivor to know because he thought if they did, they would think he didn't need the money and vote him off fast. He is a teacher, but that's now, this was before. Came from the Kentucky horses mouth! I heard about the Mole coming, but not BB! Did they say when?

FILLISE, yep, this is a new low since being on SB. I know, I know-it's easier for me to tell others than to listen to myself. Like I said, I'll just continue doing what I'm doing and see what happens. Oh, you are right, this being a life long commitment-and with SB being so easy, it's easy to look at it this way.

QUILTER, yes, we did the chart in Excel, but I put too many months, so now I have to figure out HOW to delete a couple months and move it up-Michael wasn't that successful on doing it for me-will let you know when I have it accomplished, and to know how to send it via e-mail, or post it for the board. Computer savvy, I am NOT!:rolleyes: I believe we will have to soon call you the CONTORTIONIST!

GLORY, sorry to hear the oj upset your tummy-maybe it just couldn't handle the large amount of acid in the juice, vs a fresh orange. We live and learn, don't we!?!

LISA, glad to hear today was a success-and why shouldn't you be emotional, what you've gone through IS emotional, among other things. Don't worry about the little indiscretion today, you made up for it with exercise!:)

BEACH, tell your son Congrats on having such a great year so far-and congrats to you for making $200 unexpected dollars at the garage sale! I see you are down again-I think you will be between the 135-140 mark, which is really what you wanted, wasn't it? You may drop a pound or two more, but it may take a little more time. I have to see where my body decides it wants to be, but I think it's still a bit too early for it to say!:rolleyes:

RHROO, have you thought about getting a padded seat for the bike? I don't know HOW people ride bikes with those little seats, it would get lost in the crack of my rear if I tried-and how MEN ride with those seats, OUCH! Blender ideas, let me think about that one!

Well gals, I'm outta here for now. Will be starting the new board later on tonight. Since Sharon is in the computer room, it's hard for me to barge in early in the morning to get the posts done, so I hope you all understand:)

Toodles

Debbie
194/131/129
SB since 3/22/00

Hi everyone!

It was another beautiful day today. I puttered around a bit on the patio trying to get rid of weeds in between the patio bricks and weeding the flower beds. Ugh!! They grow so fast.

I just heard on the news that a plane landed on Daytona Beach. I guess if you were gonna have to land on a beach Daytona would be the one to do it on. Glad there was no one hurt.

Well, I have made a decision. I told my mom that I am going to follow SB woe without cheating for 6 months and if I don't lose anything, I am going to have the bariatric surgery. I know that I will lose weight though. My mom said "Well, we will follow the SB woe all the way then because I don't want to see you go through the surgery". So now I have all of her support. I am also going to go to OA. There is a meeting on Sundays at the Hospital about a 1/2 mile from my house. I refuse to give up. I will get myself under control.

I have been printing SB recipies that you all have posted. I'm going to make myself a booklet with recipies, hints and tips, snacks, etc. I want to have it all handy for my weak moments.

BOB: I told my mom about the beans you make. I think we'll be buying some of the seasoning and making them. It sounds soooooooo good.

Debbie: Congratulations on getting closer to your goal. Those last few pounds always seem to be so hard for people to get rid of. How is Sharon doing?

Kim: You sound like you are really starting to enjoy exercising. I need to get back to it regularly now that my ankle is better. How is your friend Jackie? (I hope I have her name right. The friend with breast cancer)

Susan: Glad you had fun at the arts festival. The weather here has been great too.

Glory: I know what you mean. When I wasn't working from January to April I started getting really bored. Now that I'm back to work, I'm thinking about all the times when I could stay up as late and sleep as late as I wanted to and go for a walk when I wanted to. But I do like the money :D

Lisa: I'm glad you made it through the Relay for Life. It sounds like you are such a strong and loving person and like you have a wonderfully supportive family and friends. Your family is in my prayers.

Beach: Sounds like you had a very busy weekend and like you are doing a great job maintaining your weight loss. I will be so happy when I can get to that point. I have a very very long way to go though. But I will get there.

Rhonda: Know what you mean about the bottom hurting after those first couple of bike rides. Ouch!!!! It's hard to get back on :)

Hope everyone has a great day!

Cheri
287/267/145

Good evening everyone :)

Hope you have all had a good weekend. I had a pleasant day, even though I was working. Not too stressful to-day. Another day to work tomorrow, then off for one day. Should have a few days off at the end of the week. I need some time off to get some things done around here. I need to get out in the garden and do a bit more cleaning up, also get the inside of my van cleaned. Not to mention housework.

Gator - Thanks for sharing the story about the woman at the party with the small portions of everything. Too bad we didn't all have the insight to do that years ago. I remember a comment my sister made to me many years ago. She said she eats to live, but I live to eat. Although in those days I could eat anything without gaining, but it did eventually catch up with me!

GloryB - Glad to hear you are down 3 lbs. Hope your stomach is feeling better since the run in you had with the o.j. Sounds like you have had a tough week, with funerals and sickness. Hope next week is better for you.

Debbie - So glad to hear you are down again. Sorry we weren't able to talk last night. I've no idea what the problem might be. I was able to talk to Kim after I had downloaded the newer version of AIM, which I had done before trying to talk to you. Maybe Paul will be able to offer some insights on what the problem might be. HAPPY SB ANNIVERSARY.

Catlover - Hope you enjoyed the golfing to-day and congrats on the 3 lb loss.

Fillise - Good for you being able to resist the popcorn and candy. Popcorn is the one thing I liked to eat when I was at the movies (about the only time I ever ate it). But I have managed to get through a few movies without succumbing to the temptation.

Sparkle - I can relate to what you said about one bite of something satisfying you. When I am with my friends/co-workers for a meal and they have some forbidden food that I sometimes crave, like french fries, I am satisfied if I can just sneak one or two. (With permission of course.). That "creamy wheat farina" that you described is, according to what I read, just another name for cream of wheat, which is quite high on the gi scale. This is how I saw WHEATENA described: This is the trade name for a very finely cracked wheat product sold for use as a hot cereal. It has a pleasant nut-like flavor and is among the most nutritious of the hot cereals. I've never come across this in the store but I will be looking for it the next time I go shopping. Congrats. on resisting that ice cream.

Kim - It was great talking to you last evening and thanks to you and Paul for all the time you took trying to get things to work. Strange though, afterwards when I tried to talk to Debbie it wouldn't work. I wonder if Paul would have any suggestions of what could be causing the problem. You showed a lot of willpower in resisting those class snacks. Glad you were able to stay op. I tried the Yoga tape I got from the library but it's not a very good one. It's just breathing and abs, really not very much to it, but still some of the moves were not easy to do. Mainly situps and leg raising. I'll have to check out a couple of the other tapes when they become available at the library. Sounds like you are enjoying the yoga class and it is showing some benefits already.

Amseraphim - Hope you enjoyed your day at the races.

Rhroo - Naughty, naughty, taking the kids candy! :nono: HaHaHa. Reminds me of when I took the grandkids to McD's a few weeks ago. The 5 year old wasn't eating his fries so I helped him out. Then he decided he wanted to take them home. I was feeling a bit guilty until we got home then I found out from his Mom that he does that all the time but never eats them. So I was saved.

Lisa - Glad to hear you made it through the relay and that the day was a success.

Cheri - It's good to hear that you now have the support of your Mom. It should make it much easier for you to follow this woe. Good luck.

Bye :wave:

Marie

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