I found some time to hop on before work....I too didn't want to get up this morning....I'd love to go back to bed....but I can't...sigh...I was NOT a very happy person yesterday....I've yet to get paid at work....and we're going on 4 weeks here....I'm supposed to get paid weekly...they told me yesterday that I'd get paid in full today...we'll see....on top of that I had to go out and buy a black shirt to wear today because our regional manager is coming....well...if I had money i'd go out and get one....I don't normally wear black shirts...it makes me look ghostly white....dad lent me some money but still.......UGH...on top of that tom is here....sorry for venting...anyways...how's everyone been doing? what's up for the weekend? Any plans? I might be going to dinner with my brother and his fiance tomorrow after work....and then Sunday there's a Christmas Craft fair thingie I might go to with my mom! I hope you all have a wonderful day!!!
Good Morning, History Chick, and chickies to come.
I certainly slept last night - right through until 7:30 this morning! Harry was even up and whining that we didn't have his favourite cereal and we were out of milk. Not a good start to the day but it looks like it's going to be gorgeous so I won't let him spoil my day!
I got tons done yesterday but was sure glad to hit the pillows at 10 last night after a strenuous rehearsal! I am glad this cast is not into going out for a beer afterwards.
There's not too much on the schedule today once again - I like easy Fridays. Since it's so nice out, I plan to do a bit of gardening and walk down to the Lake to check the colours. Tonight I am planning to do beer can chicken on the barbie. I've never done it but have been waiting to try it for years. Wish me luck. I am a neophyte BBQer since Harry always handled it.
It's Thanksgiving weekend here so the Village will be very busy tomorrow and Sunday. The Mill has a huge festival and the Churches all have sales or dinner. We are selling spring bulbs, Christmas aprons and taking orders for Christmas cakes. We are going to the restaurant for Thanksgiving Dinner as it's Hershey's puupy producing weekend and I'm on call in the daytime hours for midwife duties.
Good Morning! Where is everybody today??? I'm usually one of the later posters.
History chick - Not paid for 4 weeks? You can report them to the department of labor in your state. Good luck with that!!! Good thing your dad loaned you some cash for the black skirt. I've got to purchase a new boy scout uniform for my son this weekend and I'm working at a fundraiser for Gilda's House (wine & cheese party ) on Sat night.
Speaking of TOM has anyone ever experienced a delay in TOM starting due to the diet? I was due to start on Tuesday and I haven't yet. I've got PMS from H*ll. But not as bad as when I eat sugar and have PMS. Unless it's immaculate conception - I know I'm not preggers! Help!
History Chick Who is it that you are working for again? That is ridiculous. You need to raise some serious H@ll today if you aren't paid.
Ruth I know someone who makes beer can chicken all of the time- they love it! Let us know how it turns out.
Mama Hope you got a good night's sleep, you sounded wiped out!
Anchor I haven't experienced any problem with TOM myself. Immaculate conception?? I am keeping my fingers crossed that I am preggers this month.
DH and I had a nice evening. We stayed at my mom's for dinner and to watch Survivor. Then we went to a local restaurant and have a few drinks and then onto the movie, Ladder 49. I will post the recipe for the dish my mom made, it was a Tortilla Bake. VERY tasty! She made one half with corn tortillas and the other half with WW tortillas so I could eat it. Very sweet..... I blew the day on a few beers and then popcorn with DH though.
Off to lounge for a bit before my mom brings DD home.
I've been laying low for awhile trying to get on top of the monster within, I feel like a hypocrit. "have fallen and I can't get up" has a whole new meaning for me. I bargained with myself that I would post when I've done a perfect phase 1, well, that hasn't happened. I'm continuously cheating....and not just a little. I'm back to my old bad habits. I'm scared to even go near the scale. To think that I was only 1.5 pounds away from my goal is very depressing. Anyway, I'm going to post and prowl just because I need the support. A few days ago someone posted something about "no one can lose this weight for you" and it really struck a chord with me. After nearly two months away from the beach, I'm starting all over with my thinking, my eating and my exercising.
I love ya all and I'm back with a vengence (my family better stay out of my way for awhile....remove sharp objects that sort of stuff)!! (oh and patients better not whiz me off either because I do get sharp objects and know how to use them.)
Ruth, you sound so busy. When do the babies come home? Are you ready with the nursery???? Happy Thanksgiving! Is it for the same reason as here in the US? Do you do turkey and stuffing?
History Chick, have fun at the craft fair, I love those things! Sorry about the no$$$$, I wouldn't survive.
Anchorweight, my TOM was really weird for awhile, but my PMS symptoms were minimal. This last couple of months of cheating however, I've been miserable.
RNMOM Just get your butt back in here and post. You know darn well that none of us are perfect on this plan (well, maybe Laurie and Barb ), and that we all need one another's support- sometimes more than others.
Jess, so sorry that you still haven't been paid! What a fiasco! Your weekend sounds great...I love Christmas craft fairs!
Ruth, sorry you had a hard beginning to your morning, but so glad you got some extra sleep! Have a lovely Thanksgiving! The fair sounds wonderful! BTW, any pictures of Lucy's bunch yet? Hint, hint, hint...
Anchor, I haven't heard of a delay of TOM, but I have to admit that many people talk about changes in their TOM after starting SBD. My OB/GYN says that it's not feasible that the diet would affect TOM, but perhaps the reduction in fat changes your estrogen and that affects the TOM? Not sure. Worth checking with your doc, though, especially if you are on the pill.
Hi, Kiko! It's so nice to see you in here! Do you have to go back to work?
RNMom! I have missed you!!! Please, do just as Kiko said and get your butt back in here, phase whatever or not! You are a major part of this group, and I think we all need this support to get back on track. I know you can do this and will when you want to. You were so close, and I know you can do it again.
And by the way, I'm definitely not perfect either! I eat 85 cals of sweet treats most nights because I insist on having the PB cup on top of a creamsicle. Oy! But we are all learning better habits, and that's going in the right direction!
Me:
See my other post regarding things with my friend, Ange. I am really wanting to be there right now. I might have trouble keeping my arms from trying to flap and get the plane there faster!
I have tons of homework to do, so I'll be taking a lot with me to do on the plane, and with my new size, I can actually put the tray table down and work! I'm a little scared about trying to figure out food with visits to the hospital, but seeing Ange is more important than that stuff, and I know that I can make it with very little food if I have to.
I am really excited to see my family and I know that they will be very supportive and excited at my weight loss. This will be the first time I see them since I started SBD. I know when Jenn was saying that she was nervous to see her family, I thought she was in the wrong frame of mind or something...but I never should have judged because in the last few days, I've been feeling the same way! I still have a roll of fat (though it's much smaller and there's only one instead of 3!) and I still feel pretty fat...I'm afraid I'm going to let them down, you know? I think I need to do some journaling on the plane to deal with these feelings.
I definitely want to eat and eat to deal with them, but I am NOT going to do that. Thanks for listening and understanding, chicks. I know it will be fine and that they will all be thrilled at my lost weight, but I'm still a bit scared. You know?
Not much else going on...just a bit of work and then home to finish my packing. Then off to the airport!
Hope everyone has a very good weekend...I'll be back on Monday.
Laurie Your family is going to be thrilled for you! You are beautiful dah-ling!!!!! I can understand your apprehension though. I hope your weekend is great.
I know- I have loved having time to post this week! Any yep- duty calls, but I am going to make it a priority for me to post daily! I plan on getting up in the am at 4:45 to exercise, then will hop on and post shortly after.
Hi Everybody, I'm in here late today. I got everybody out the door while still in my pj's today and then made another cup of coffee, enjoyed the paper etc. - an undeserved moment of peace since everybody else is off being busy.
Jess, Did they say what the problem was with pay? Is this a new situation or an ongoing or recurring one? Hopefully you can get your money soon - it'd burn me up! Jess, when did you start SBD? You've done so well, you're into ONEderland already!!
Ruth, love that beer can chicken. Another fun one to try is "Chicken Under a Brick" - I think the recipe is posted here but if not I can post it. You marinate the chicken in olive oil, rosemary, garlic, thyme etc. and then cook it skin down on a griddle on the bbq, weighted with a large paving stone or heavy bricks on top of a cookie sheet. Smokes a lot, but totally delicious even for those who don't eat the skin.
Amy, I've had TOM issues since starting SBD. Mine was initially late, then spotty, then FLOODING. Sorry to gross everybody out. Now I have 1 week off and 3 weeks on. I'm wondering if hormone changes with fat loss have caused me to jump towards menopause? My doc thinks its pre-menopause but doesn't credit the diet. I don't believe it is a coincidence judging from other posts on the same issue. Besides, if SBD can do something about PCOS then surely those of us who may have been lurking around insulin resistance for a while may also be impacted.
Kiko, good luck on that pregnancy. Hope the stick turns blue!
RNMom, whatever happens don't stop posting. The support is here whether you are struggling or flying on the plan. We're your cheerleaders and your shoulders to cry on, both.
Beachgal, I can relate to the whole airplane tray embarassment. Half of my motivation is an upcoming trip to see in-laws in Malta next summer. I DO NOT want to use a seatbelt extension, I DO NOT want to overflow my armrests, I DO NOT want to look like I did in our last holiday pictures. How good will you feel on that plane this time.
I've been listening to a CD while walking (the dog isn't very good a conversation lol!) called FISH! which is a business motivational book based on the Seattle Fish Market way of working. One of the tennets is that each day we can choose our attitude and choose what kind of day we will have. There are three other factors but for now I'm working on choosing my attitude and choosing to have a good day even if other things happen that threaten otherwise.
Hey all quick peek! Mama it was at the Medical Mall so she is safe! hahaha
I'll keep you all having a rough time in my prayers. I'll be heading home tomorrow. My sister from west TN. is coming for a visit. I'm off to shop today with my mom and her friend and then lunch. YUM! teehee Try to check on y'all chicks later!
Ladies, i am just stopping by for two seconds. Hope you have a great day and stay OP! Hopefully next week will be a little slower. Enjoy the holiday weekend!
I thought I would drop in for a quick 'Hello.' This has been a crazy week for me...to the dr and lab almost every day and finishing the closing on the apartment that we bought a couple of weeks ago. I have seen one specialist and will need to see another because my blood test results came back rather poorly. Surgery should be scheduled around the beginning of November, so that won't be long to wait.
Possession on the apartment is next Friday and we still need to get some of the legal work done. Fortunately dear SIL in Calgary works for a real estate lawyer and will do most of the work herself. We are happy at this point that we can leave the work to someone else that we can trust.
HistoryChick - Hope you resolve the pay issue today. 4 weeks is pretty late when you are expecting a pay cheque each week, but could be just a matter of getting the administration work doen. Hopefully it is not due to financial difficulties. Is there some way that you can discreetly find out if they are solvent, or not? If not, it might be wise to look for something that you may not be in the middle of trying to collect wages through a bankruptcy. Hoping that everything goes well, though. Take care.
Ruth - It sounds like, even though you have today "off," you are working into a really busy weekend. Howev are the rehearsals going? Do you think the play will be ready by opening night? Give Hersh and Lucy a hug for me. Hoping that there will be more puppies soon... Have a great Thanksgiving.
Anchorweight - You are up bright and early today. I am usually quite late in posting, too. Can't help with the late monthly...I have the other propblem - too frequent, but that is due to the start of menopause, not the diet.
RNMOM - I feel so bad for you. I was watching your weight and cheering because you were so close to reaching the end of the weight loss journey, then on to maintenance. The company you had, really did a number on your, not only your weight, but you mental attitude. But, having said that, you also know deep within you that you can do this (you have already proved that to yourself). Start with today and take one day at a time. I know you can get this funky time behind you. Be good to yourself (and not with off program foods, either
Kiko - Looking forward to the recipe. Sounds like it is a good addition to the Phase 2 menu.
Laurie - So good that you are able to be home to Snge and the family. I am praying and hoping that everything goes well for both of them...these are certainly times when you need the support of friends and family. As to your weight...make sure you strut your stuff for the family. You have worked so hard to get to where you are. BUT - make sure you have a plan for eating while you are away. Don't let unfamiliar surroundings put you off track. Hope to hear from you about Ange and the baby. Take care.
Me - I posted a bit about me earlier, but that is the 'me' who feels sorry for herself. On a brighte note, through the stress of the past week, I have stayed completely OP, except for the can of cashews that I devoured in 2 days. However, it wasn't that big a slip...but I should know better than to buy those things. I know that if I start to eat them, they have to be finished before I quit. And, with staying mostly OP, I lost another pound.
I started to work with my personal fitness trainer yesterday. I haven't asked the doctor if I can do weight training, but he told me to keep up the cardio, so I decided that I would transfer that permission to the weight training. Only a woman can do that, I suppose.
Our kids have invited several more people over for Thanksgiving dinner on Monday. I have a turkey in the freezer that I will get out and make the rest of the fare for the family. I also plan to tweak most of the recipes to be OP (including pumkin pie), and enjoy a great Thanksgiving dinner, too.
To all the Canadaians - have a great Thanksgiving. There is so much to be thankful for. Have a great weekend, everyone. Talk to you all on Tuesday.
Hi everyone!! I am soo glad it's Friday!!! Guess what? Our wedding announcement is in the paper today. Fun! Well, this wekeend is homecoming at my university and my college roommate is coming from Minn. with her new fiance and a bunch of us are meeting there for a verrrry fun day -- I can't wait! But, I WILL stay on program!! I MUST!!
Laurie -- I can't believe you haven't seen your family -- they are going to be SO impressed -- good luck with it!
Sweet Tooth -- Glad to se you here! Hope all is well! Hang in there.
Hi to everyone else and I hope you all have a great weekend! Happy Thnkasgiving to the Canadians!!
Thanks everyone! I've been soo good on the SBD that my body probably doesn't know what to do with TOM. I went off the pill when I filed for divorce. Besides my body is changing and the pill was beginning to make me feel like crap. I would have to take it at night so I could sleep through the crappy feelings. Here in Michigan it will take minimum of 6mos and a max of 1 year for the divorce to be final. I really want to meet the right guy this time so I'm going to be super picky and not jump into anything . I figured if there is no use for the pill I'll save the money. I had a lot of sugar problems prior to starting SBD and my hormones are probably screwed up.
Blessings to those trying to get preggers! My friend just had a baby on Monday. I get to see him this weekend.
Well, it isn't morning any more but it is still a good day. I have just about everything packed for the trip to Corpus. Mathew (neighbor's son) did have a very bad break in his arm so he and his mom are staying home and Brian and I will be driving alone. We should arrive between 11 and midnight which is late for me but I'll be careful driving. I've never been to south Texas before so it should be fun. Too bad we can't stay long enough to really enjoy the beach.
I'll be back online on Monday. We should get home Sunday night but I expect I will be too whipped to do anything except crash. I'm going to do my best at eating but their sample food plan shows things like salsebury steak, mashed potatoes and corn! Maybe their snack bar has something better. Everybody have fun and I'll tell you all about it when I get back. Bye!
TGIF Chat - Friday October 8
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I feel like a hypocrit. 
"have fallen and I can't get up" has a whole new meaning for me. I bargained with myself that I would post when I've done a perfect phase 1, well, that hasn't happened. I'm continuously cheating....and not just a little. I'm back to my old bad habits. I'm scared to even go near the scale. To think that I was only 1.5 pounds away from my goal is very depressing. 
), and that we all need one another's support- sometimes more than others. 
Please, do just as Kiko said and get your butt back in here, phase whatever or not! You are a major part of this group, and I think we all need this support to get back on track. I know you can do this and will when you want to. You were so close, and I know you can do it again. 
I am really wanting to be there right now. I might have trouble keeping my arms from trying to flap and get the plane there faster! 
Thanks for listening and understanding, chicks. I know it will be fine and that they will all be thrilled at my lost weight, but I'm still a bit scared. You know?
The support is here whether you are struggling or flying on the plan. We're your cheerleaders and your shoulders to cry on, both. 
I had a lot of sugar problems prior to starting SBD and my hormones are probably screwed up. 
