South Beach Diet - Hump Day Chick Chat

Morning girls the tea pot is on again...this time it has the bags in it. ;) Pull up your beach chair and have a :coffee:

Good morning, Little Chick! :wave:

I've been crazy busy lately... just going to catch up on yesterday's posts... :wave:

Morning Ellis, hope you get caught up. Have a great day. Only 5 more sleeps till school starts. YIPEEEEEEEEEEE. :)

I am anxiously counting down the minutes, Little Chick. :lol:
It's pouring buckets here. Left over from Katrina, apparently. I'm so very sorry about the devastation to our southern neighbours. :(

Welcome to Nana21, by the way!! :wave:

It is raining here as well but not too hard, it is susposed to get worse this afternoon. I have been watching CNN it is so sad, my heart goes out to all of them.

I'm just as tired of seeing the aftermath of Katrina on TV as I was seeing the aftermath of 9/11 on TV. That's all anybody wants to watch, and I mean, sheesh. It's so hard not to get depressed and be really upset about it.

So I'm changing the subject. I tried those Morning Star Farms fake chicken "meal starter" things last night, and they were good, but I'm not sure if they agreed with me. One serving size is like 12 fake chicken strips, and I don't know if it was just too much, or what. I was glued to the toilet most of the night and had to take the remaining Immodium in our medicine cabinet. I don't know if my stomach couldn't digest it very well, or what, but holy cow, I was a miserable weezle.

Gotta get ready for work. I'm SO ready for the weekend. Happy Hump Day chickiedoodles.

Good morning, Chicklets~~ :coffee:

Just a quick fly-by this morning. Bought our new :comp: last night!! It's still in the boxes, waiting for our darling geek SIL to send us CAT5 cables and a router. Bless him!! I'll be networked!! :cool:

Knitting group was kinda lonely with just me and Stephanie there....I guess everyone else was working or had other plans...but it was nice to just sit and chitchat while we worked on our projects.

Ellis, sorry you're soaking...I feel your pain. Apparently this is supposed to be one of the wettest summers on record for us. :rolleyes:

Weezle, sorry about your chicken nugget thingies...you never know with fake stuff, sometimes it's great, sometimes it's a disaster. :(

Okay, gotta fly!

Hope you all have a great day on the Beach!

Wet Wednesday here too. Yes, there is a lot on TV about Katrina and we may be heading into overkill but it is a huge catastrophe and we only know part of it now. I've sent my donation to the Red Cross last night. The Ice Storm of '98 was nothing compared to this disaster!

By the way, I checked on Bamiegurl and she is OK. She'll be back on The Beach soon. She claims she got caught in the undertow!

Ellis and Little Chick, enjoy the rainy day indoors with your darling kidlets! :rofl: Remember this too shall pass. How many more days until Christmas break? I really do sympathize. :grouphug:

I managed to get wet without going outside this morning! The Girls came indoors from potty in a real panic. It hasn't rained for so long they forgot about it. Both of them were soaked to the dripping stage and wanted to cuddle! I changed out of my wet robe, into my barn coat and sou'wester and took the garbage out to the road. Now I'm dry and warm again and ready to soak in a tub for a while.

I survived Eastside Mario's last night with no damage. The scale stayed the same. I sure would like it to budge tonight but.....

The tub is ready. I sure wish I had one of those cabana boys to scrub my back.

Happy Hump Day, Chickies. Are we missing any Southern Chickies besides Bamie?

I haven't posted in over a month, gained 4 lbs in that time. I have had some personal issues and not able to be on here or follow the sbd as well as I should.

I don't want to complain too much but dh's mom has cancer and is in chemo, well her SO left her a few weeks ago. Not only did she (SO) leave while my MIL was in in chemo, she (SO) hadn't paid the bills in 3mths! That means everything is behind and MIL was getting disconnect notices. Thankfully, all of the companies owed now know the situation and are working with her. Her friends are raising money for her medical bills, etc...

I have been trying to follow SBD with limited money while helping out MIL but it just didn't happen and I ate cheap noodles instead. Now that I am in a better place, financially and mentally, I am ready to restart.

It's very nice to be able to come in here and see the same people as when I left, that gives me inspiration to keep on going!!

(MIL - mother-in-law SO- significant other)

Morning, LC! Thanks for starting us up and putting the kettle on! :D What kind of tea? I made a cup of hot cocoa this morning even though the humidity makes it feel very warm here. It just seemed soothing, you know? I thought of you this weekend...I was at a dance recital that had plenty of tiny dancers. They were adorable!

Ellis, I had a feeling that you were thinking that way about school! I remember how many of you all took a major nap after getting your kiddos off that first day last year! ;) I know what you mean about the devastation...it's terrible. :cry: There was a huge flood in my area in '72 after Hurricane Agnes, so many people here really can relate, though they didn't have the galeforce winds to contend with too. I'm praying hard for those folks! In the meantime, one thing you can do, even if you are low on cash, like us, is go to www.thehungersite.com and click. You'll then help provide food for Katrina victims for free. :) It's nice to know that you can do something, though I wish I could head down there and help out personally. My neighbor is a Red Cross volunteer and I have a feeling he'll be heading down there pretty soon if he hasn't already.

Weezle, I'm sorry about your stomach! I've never tried the fake chicken from Morningstar, but I've had tons of their other products and never had a problem. You might want to take a look at the ingredients list and see what they are made of. :chin: Hope you feel better soon! I know what you mean about extended coverage...if it makes you anxious and sad, just turn it off, hon. I've been on a 'no-news' diet for several years now after my therapist suggested it. I don't read the newspaper, don't watch the news, and turn the station if the news comes on the radio. I always hear about the important things because people like DH tell me, but I don't have to hear about things like the Iraq war, which tears my heart to shreds. :cry: It really helps to just keep it out of my life. Still, things like this I just feel I can't avoid...I feel terrible that I can't do more to help those people.

Mama, I'm glad you had fun at your knitting group anyway! :D Sometimes it's nice to just get to know one person well. It's been a summer of extremes for everyone, I think. Some had way too much rain, others, like us, had almost none. Our weather people are actually saying that Katrina can't dump enough on us to make up for our lack. Of course, the grape growers, who loved the hot, dry summer, are not thrilled at all this rain right before harvest. You can't please them all! Try to stay dry! :rain:

Ruth, so glad you checked on Bamie. You're a doll! :grouphug: You cracked me up about the pups with the rain! :lol3: With all those soft curls, I bet your pups soak up the water like little sponges... Our pup hates rain and getting her feet wet. You can almost hear her sigh when we go outside and she finds out it's raining. She just really hates it. Glad you're staying dry and off to a nice tub. Where are those cabana boys when you need them??? :s:

Me:
Well, I have my 'Totally Pumped' class at the gym today. I took a week off from the gym last week because I was spackling/sanding/priming/painting our pantry. The week before I did all my normal workouts and my arms were killing me after five minutes of working in the pantry. :faint: I hope I'm up for the class today...this is the hardest workout of the week!

I really OD'd on SF ice cream last week :mad: and I'm feeling it now. I'm not eating the ice cream anymore, but I have the cravings, bad. :hyper: I need to do a Phase 1 week next week...and I can't wait. These cravings are horrible...how did I live this way before? :o I'm really starting to believe the idea that sugar alcohols can cause cravings. I haven't had any sugar or simple carbs in my diet, so it has to be the darn ice cream. :rolleyes:

I have a ton of phone calls to make today, something I hate doing, but I've got to get on it. One set is something to look forward to--I'm looking for an adult ballet class. My stomach is still too big to look good in a leotard, but I'm proportional enough not to tip over in a pirouette, so I think I'm ready to get back into one of my favorite activities! :D I did classical ballet for 14 years before I stopped to go to college. I never picked it back up as I grew more and more overweight. I miss it terribly and can't wait to start again, fat roll or no!

Also have to take the pup to the vet. She had an abcessed anal gland two weeks ago and the other one was impacted. We had no idea she was having problems...she didn't scoot or lick the area or tell us in any way that anything was wrong. :( We were so upset! Thankfully, she seems to have healed well. We'll see what the vet says about how often she has to have her glands 'expressed'. :crossed: that I'm not the one to do it...I love her very much, but yick! :barf:

fl_mom, that's not complaining, sweetie. :( I'm so very sorry about your MIL. I'll be keeping her in my prayers. :grouphug:

Hugs for all of you... I'm just heading out the door... :wave:

Good morning ladies!

Woke up late again. Well, not really, I just kept snoozing. I was going to have cereal for breakfast when my co-worker saved me by asking if I wanted breakfast. (eggs and turkey bacon. :D )

I am feeling good this morning. I put on my "victory capris" this morning and it felt so good to just button them and go. It is definitley encouraging!

No rain here! the sun is shining! There is a lot of debri on the roads from the wind and rain yesterday. But, it is just branches and small stuff.

My fridge is looking sad today. I will have to make my list and head to the grocery store. I am happy that I have not wasted much food. It reminds me that I followed through on most of my intentions to cook every night.

Well, gotta get to work!

fl_mom, please don't feel bad for sharing with us...I agree with Ellis, it's definitely not complaining. Trust me, if it was, then several of us (me included) would be guilty of doing some major complaining, daily! ;) I'm so sorry for your MIL...what a double blow. Thank God she has great family and friends who are helping her through. Sounds like her SO was a piece of work...how awful to leave when someone needs you so much and to dump those bills in her lap. :( I hope your MIL feels much better soon and that you feel great as you jump back on the wagon. We saved your beach towel for you! :D

Happy Hump Day Beach Babes!

Good Morning Little Chick: Hope your tea is tasty this morning! I'm having my coffee and toasting all of you who are up so early :coffee: . My kids start school tomorrow! Dumb to start before Labor Day, isn't it?

Ellis: Morning! Hope the rain clears out and your day is a calm one today!

Weezle: Hope you are feeling better today! How did the MSF fake chicken taste?

Mamacita: Enjoy that new computer. We are looking at a new one, but have to save a few more pennies before we can buy. What kind did you get? Did you get all the bells and whistles?

Ruth: Enjoy your bath! Relax and soak. Congrats on surviving Eastside Marios :cp: . You planned ahead, so I figured you would do just fine!

Me: I managed to get in to work early (in hopes of getting out early). The kids are going to have to walk to soccer tonight unless I can get home to pick them up.

We have been enjoying great weather here in MN! There is a slight chance of rain today and tonight, but we are supposed to have 75-80 degree days and sunshine for the next few days. I am hoping for good weather because we plan to go to the MN State Fair on Sunday. That will be a major food challenge! Too many deep fried, fatty and sugary foods to tempt me. I will be bringing along some SB friendly foods, and searching for things that I can eat. Keep your fingers crossed :crossed: for me ladies! I'm gonna need all the good vibes I can get on Sunday.

I best get some work done! Have a great day all!

Uugh!! Got into a huge fight with my bf last night. I was watching the news about the horrible devestation from Katrina and the fact that people are dying and suffering. All he could say was that "the stupid idiots should've left and now we have to spend tax dollars to save them when they could've evacuated and now they're just looting everything and causing all sorts of problems"...blah blah blah!!! I was so pissed at the complete lack of empathy or compassion from him. I totally went off on him. I couldn't even believe he was talking like that.

I hate it when people just turn their backs on things like this. Ignoring a bad situation causes more people to suffer. People need help now not to be ignored in favor of a more pleasant subject. You know the saying "bad things happen when good people do nothing" I think nothing could be more appropriate for this situation. I've already sent a donation and plan to see if there is a place to give blood specifically for that area. I guess they need it since any supplies they have are bad due to lack of power for refrigeration.

I'm sorry to bring people down but a trajedy like this deserves peoples attention, it deserves to be in the news, and it shouldn't be ignored like nothing happened. I hope everyone can manage to find their own ways to help without getting too overwhelmed or depressed. I also hope everyone has a great day and stays OP!

Good Morning Beach Babes, I just wanted to say that I have been lurking about for a little while here on the beach. I have received encouragement from you encouraging each other that I decided to pull up a towel.

I live in the northwest corner of Alabama. If you were watching the coverage as the storm moved thru, it's only about 45 min from Tupelo, Mississippi. We had near hurricane force winds here in my home town...I have never been so afraid in my life...I sat and watched the trees around my house bending and whipping around like crazy. we didn't get much damage but it was a night I'll never forget. We spent the better part of our afternoon cleaning up our yard, and still have a lot to clean up.
I just want to say that some of the folks in New Orleans honestly couldn't afford to evacuate! these people live totally reliant on public transportation, and had no where else to go. They didn't have the resources to evacuate.
My family and I visited New Orleans a couple of years ago, I'm glad that we got to see it because it'll never be the same. We had talked about going back again soon, but I guess that'll never happen. We drove down I-90 and actually took pictures of some of the casinos in Biloxi. It really brings it close to home. my heart is just broken...just knowing that my "neighbors" are lacking the essentials of life! Last night while my family sat around the table to eat our supper, I just couldn't get out of my mind that there are so many down there, that won't have a hot meal for a long while! God be with them!

What makes me mad about it is the idiots that are looting!! Last night they were showing the footage from a wal-mart...I can almost understand the people taking food and water and even medicine...but the ones taking electronics and toys and stuff like that! there were even a couple of New Orleans Police officers with a shopping cart walking thru taking stuff! and when they were asked what they were doing they just said "We're doing what we gotta do!" they said they were trying to run out the looters! how crazy is that.

I'm glad you are safe, PHins. I can't believe those cops! This morning I am appreciating my warm and dry house with a kitchen full of food. It's very windy and rainy here but it's nothing compared to what's happened down South.

I think we are missing a few other Southerners. I hope they get a chance to check in.

Pearshape~~I agree with everything that you said. This is a major devastation . I think that many people, like your DBF, don't understand why the people didn't leave when they could. Some of the reasons are that many of those people are very poor, don't have cars to evacuate the area, don't have money for a hotel in another city and don't have family or friends to go stay with (that live outside of this major area of the south). This doesn't even take into account for the elderly and frail. How do you evacuate entire major cities. It does make you mad, though, when you see people looting TV sets (and non-esential things like food) . I mean, where are they going to take this TV set anyway?????

Ruth~~Thank you for checking on Bamie :thanks: I was worried about her. Has anybody heard from PhinsUp???

Fl Mom~I'm so sorry to hear about your MIL. My prayers go out to her and the family. Very happy to see you back here :yes:

Nana~Welcome to the beach :beach:

Schatzi~~You got me on the "male" c.c.cookies. I walked right into that :rofl: That was a good one. Between that and your "bathroom experience", you made me laugh so loud!!!! :lol: :lol:

The sun is out and the winds are down today. As soon as my hair dries, I plan on taking a quick drive in the new car, as I haven't driven it yet. Shoot, it has so many buttons and controls it will take awhile to figure everything out. The navagation system not only comes with an instruction book of it's own but it also has a tutorial DVD!

Ruth, it's a Lexus RX330 (car-based V6 SUV) with leather interior, heated seats (just like you!!), 6 CD player, moon roof, navagation system, back up camera, and it is Blue Tooth wired for hands free cellphone talking. The headlights even shift as you turn the wheel so it lights your path a few seconds ahead of you.

Hey, PhinsUp, we were posting at the same time. I'm so glad that you came through this OK. I was worried about you. Thanks for letting us know how you are doing.

Good Morning Chiicks:)

Well!!! my DGC(5year old twins) are going to kindergarden in their new school .
DD House is going to be quit :sssh: . We're going to put the speacker phone on when we call them this afternoon asking :blah: how they like & how they felt going into their new school. I believe my new born GC are now grown up and in school. How time flys by.

Another exciting thing is happening My clothes are getting losser,with all the exercising I doing upped my actiivities from 60 to 90 mins yesterday. I couldn't believe that I was on the bike :ebike: that long.

Little chick & Ellis:wave: Hi Have a nice day

Weezle-Sorry:sorry: about those Morning statr chik making you :barf: sick. My brand is Bosca the burgers, chik, Italian sauages are:love: great. The only thing I buy from Morning star is the bacon.

Mamamcita- Happy to hear your be on line:comp: soon.

Ruth-We need the rain,:)Happy to be Dancing in the Rain:) sorry about your down :rain: pour wish we had some. Glad to hear that you mananged to maintain after Marios.

Fl_mom- Sorry :sorry: to hear about your MIL.Sending prayers :grouphug: and hugs your way. Your 4 lbs will come off once the stress :stress: is gone.

Barb-I think:chin: starting school before Labor Day has lot to do,with "Panic Stations" of what happened last winter with the snow:rain: storms. They don't want to miss the days they lost.

Pearshape-Don't be up set :nono: but I agree with your BF. They should have left,when they were told. But I heard a commentator report this morning that they didn't want to leave there homes because of the looters.


Have a nice day Hugs :) BB

I have a friend who is a US congresswoman. She just wrote me the following: "The stories I heard yesterday were so dreadful. Some of this information is beginning to come out in the news, and we should brace ourselves for more dreadful stuff to be reported."

Just a quickie b/c to be a broken record
works nuts
FL_Mom Your Poor MIL! as for her SO pfft not worth the body she's in
Pear I agree with you
If you have the means and ability to get out then you can if not you're stuck and you can't go anywhere
Phins I'm so glad you are ok
The good news is my cravings have died down HURRRRRRRRAY
BBIab
Kierie

Nana21 -- Welcome!! :D

Ellis -- Hope you have a great day despite the rain.

Weezle -- So "STAY AWAY!!"" would be your recomendation on the fake chicken?? So sorry you had to stay in your bathroom all night :(.

Mamacita --How often does your knitting group meet? It sounds like fun even with just the 2 of you. How long have you been doing the meetings?

Ruthxxx---Can I have one of those cabana boys too??? If one shows up ask if he has friends :D. btw -- what is the xxx for after your name??? Anything I'm missing here?? :D

fl_mom -- welcome back! Nice to meet you. (((Big Hugs to you))) sorry about your MIL an the situation. that is wonderful that you are there to help he and that the companies are willing ot work with her. we are here for you to vent any time you need to .

Beach Gal -- Thank you for the info on thehungersite.com . Very interesting stuff -- I've bookmarked it. Also -- congratson getting back to the gym!!

djett626 -- Hope you have a great day!! Have fun at the grocery -- I'm dreading our trip to get stocked up at the beginning of next week. I hate kissing my $ goodbye right when I get it.

barb1037 -- I'll send some good healthy eating vibes your way on Sunday if you can send me some for the weekend :D!! We're going to my moms house and she totally stocks up for her grandkids. Oh the temptations!!!!

pearshape-- So did you just wanna bop your bf inthe back of the head? I can understand his point of view but I don't agree with it. I think that in our day and age we have become desensitized to a lot of the carnage and devistation that occures around the world and that we find it easy to isolate ourselves from the bad when it isn't happening to us. I really feel for the folks that have lost everything despite their circumstances and I pray that as a nation we can pull through for our folks when we need it most. Ok -- I'll step down from my box now...

PHinsUP! -- Glad ya'll are doing well!!!

2BFit1 -- Your new car sounds wonderful :D. Send some of that new car smell our way!!

beach bum -- Congrats on the loose clothes!!

KO -- YAY!! It's awesome when those cravings lessen and disappear :). Way to go!!

Me -- well, now all 3 kids have a cold but at least it is really only a minor one. I wonder how many we will have this school year... I took a look at my intakes over the weekend and the calories were in a good range but it was the sodium that was getting me. I am now back down to the 10 lbs lost plus almost another 1/2 lb !!! :D I will continue to track my calories and sodium for a few more days as I try some new recipies. It has done me good to see some #'s. I am still having trouble with getting my exercise in with the sick kids but I have been trying to make it up in extra house work and a lot less sitting on my butt. I'm looking forward to tomorrow night and having a family dinner OP with Leanne and Christa (No, I'm Sweet Tea and Ftchck). I'm off to look at the recipies!!

Hope everyone has a good OP day!!

Just checked in and WOW did I miss a few posts while I was putting my own together!

fl_mom: I am just heartboken over your story about your MIL! How can anyone who professes to care be so heartless! She is very lucky to have your help during these trying times! Hang in there....you will come through it a stronger person than you were before. We're all here for you!

Beachgal: Cravings are hard to ignore! Do you really want to wait until next week to go back to P1? I love SF ice cream, but I try to stay away from it if I can help it exactly for that reason. Hope the pup is OK and the vet gives her a clean bill of health! Good luck finding that ballet class! If you are worried about fat rolls, they should disappear after you start that class. Great exercise, isn't it?

Welcome Nana21!

Sweet Tea: I will be sending good eating vibes your way ALL weekend! We'll be strong together. Enjoy your family dinner!

I know I missed some of you, but the boss is waiting outside my cubicle, so I better get going before he sees what I am really doing!

Hi all, I've been lurking around and I posted a lil bit. I enjoy reading all your posts in the daily threads and I wanna be a part of it.Hope ya have room for another towel. :)

We always have room for another towel. Welcome!

Mornin' All - Well, it is morning for me, on the West Coast. It is so hard to believe what is going on in the South. Devastating. It really amazes me how different the weather can be in diff parts of the US. We are bone dry here & desparately need some rain. I'm really glad to hear that you're doin' ok, PhinsUP - I can only imagine what your night was like. My BIL is in FL & had told us stories about hurracaines & waiting them out. Must have been terrifying.

Pearshape - Must have been a tough talk with you BF last night. Sometimes it is just so hard to wrap your head around this kind of devastatation.

Mamacita - I used to belong to a stitch and *****/knitting group. It sort of fell by the wayside after a good year - everyone got busy & (I think) summer just isn't knitting "season". KWIM?

I'm doing well with my pre-camping, slow titration to Phase 2 eating plan. I went to Trader Joes last night & stocked up on cheses, WW crackers, eggs, lettuce and trail mix. Thanks to everyone who offered ideas. I'm taking tomorrow off - so, I'll have a really nice long weekend. I'll be offline from this afternoon til' Tuesday - so wish me luck.

Other ladies - I am touched by so many of your comments about Katrina and plans to offer support (blood/money/prayers). I hope that your mornings (afternoons?) are pleasant.

Take care, Roxy55

Hello chicks I was coming in to complain about the level of noise around here again today. After reading all the post I decided that I won't, because my life is not nearly as bad as someothers right now.

A big hello to all the newbies and returners. Glad everyone is safe and sound. Have a great day ladies.

Hey all....Bad news...My Mom lives in Gulfport...and she lost everything. She and her husband evacuated, but they lost their home, business, and all belongings...Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Hope everyone has a good day.
Kathy

Kyemom, So sorry to hear about your mom, my prayers will be with them today and for days to come

Hiya chickies! Hope you are all having a good midweek day on the beach! Prayers to all of you in the hurricane affected areas. It's amazing how all of this is affecting everyone whether we're in the path or not.

So, school went oK I think, other than I'm scared. I'm taking pathophysiology online! Am I an idiot???? The other class will just be busy work. I'm so stressed out that I'm doing everything but homework. (making bread, shampooing carpets, cleaning bathrooms........... :strong: )

Anyway, I'm feeling better having been on phase 1 for a few days. The detox is the pits but it sure seems to help me get away from sugars. I'll update my ticker later.

Love and hugs to all!

Hey chickies,

I also am glad that I got to see New Orleans before Katrina. It will never ever be the same. My sister lives in Lake Charles and we haven't spoken with her yet but she is only 30 miles from the TX border so I believe she is ok. Trust me she would be the first to call or email with a supply list if she needed it. :lol: Besides feeling really bad for all those people I can't even imagine the SNAKES!!!!! I had to wear cowboy boots the whole time I was down there cause the snakes were soo bad. Now all the snakes will be fleeing the water and heading for dry ground! :(

I, for some reason, am gaining weight!!!!! I'm back to 210 this morning. I'm perfectly OP and I'm not sure what the deal is but maybe it's hormones. :chin: Not sure but I will keep on keepin on! Ellis you have a big head start now! :lol:

I have to run - hope everyone has a good day!

Thanks to all!
Kathy, I'm soooo sorry about your mom, but I know you are comforted with the fact that they are safe and out of Gulfport. I'll keep them in my prayers!

I ran out this morning to buy some new scrubs and the only thing that was working in the store was the lights...no air conditioning and no cash register! I was working up a sweat trying on the different scrubs! But at least I knew I had a cool home to return to! It's amazing what we take for granted!

good morning everyone,

I have to say I am also devesatated by Katrina. I have a good friend who lives in the french quarter in new orleans with her two year old baby. her and i only communicate through email and I haven't been able to get a hold of her to make sure she's ok. all i can do is ask the goddess to keep her safe and hope that sometime in the near future i hear from her. It was the same with 9/11, having a friend that you can't get a hold of is really hard mentally. It's hard enough in the first place to deal with such tragedy but even more difficult when you don't have answers.

nana and susiecu -- welcome!! this board is extremely supportive and it has helped me on many occassions.

fl_mom -- i'm really sorry to hear about the situation, and I know how much it can also interfer with your dieting. i think in times of such mental exertion (and quite frequently physical exertion) you're allowed to forget about eating right. being your target weight is no good if you're too mentally exhausted to care about anything.

me, still at my job that i hate and can't get motivated to do. unfortunately, i'm also extremely nervous about going back to school. I've only been out of school for two years so its not the awkwardness of essentially doing a 180 with my life. You see, I'm a trained lawyer and I'm going to school to become a Chef. I want to get my eating habits back on track before I start school so it will be easier to resist the sweet delectables being made in the pastry classes. Its going to be hard too because you really do have to taste everything you make, and schools aren't really into making SB friendly foods. So i'm trying to balance my fear of school with my eating habits and am finding it a little difficult.

Kyemom -- I am soooooo sorry to hear about your parents loss. They will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Where did they evacuate to?

They went to Birmingham, AL. They are trying to get closer to home today, but not sure how close they will get. All roads are still closed to traffic. Thanks for the prayers!!

Well, no more "squirts" but still some intestinal discomfort today. I can't necessarily blame it on the Fake Chicken.... I did have some low-sodium V8 with olives, but I can't see that doing anything to me either. I think I'm going to stay away from these fake chicken things until I feel better, and maybe on the weekend I'll try a half serving and see how I do. (At least that way I won't have to go to work!)

I lost 5 lbs yesterday, though. :D Everytime I start Ph1 over, I seem to have some sort of "purging" of everything in me. (remember last time I yarfed all day?) But besides some discomfort and a little gurgling today, I seem to be ok.

Hope I stay that way. I found out at about 2:30 today that I'm playing on the YMCA volleyball team and that we have 2 matches tonight. Whew! I'm a little rusty because I haven't played in about a year, but at least it will be some exercise. Hopefully no squirts, though. I'm debating on whether or not to eat beforehand. Probably should, but we'll see.

Hey Phins, are you a Parrot Head too? Key West used to be my "home away from home," but due to getting married and being broke, I don't get to go back until June. It will be 3 years. My parents are going in a couple of weeks. They're whining because they haven't been since JANUARY. And it was only September before that! :cry: I'm just a Boca Burger who misses Paradise.

When it comes to the tragedy going on down south, I'm all for helping out in ways that I can. I just don't want to keep watching it on TV, and hearing about it on the radio, etc. I know how to find the Red Cross, so that's pretty much all I need to know. My boss has it on TV all day long, and then when I get home, my husband turns it on because he didn't get to watch TV all day long, and I just can't do it. So, sorry to those who don't like people who "ignore" it or whatever, but there are some of us who can't handle it, emotionally. I'll support the Red Cross, but I won't support MSNBC, CNN, Fox News, etc.

How's everybody like the gas price jump again today? Probably cheap here compared to most of you all, but it's up to $3.19 a gallon, for the cheap stuff. Beginning of June, it was $1.75.

Hello ladies!

Busy day - just now having a few minutes to pop in and say Hiya! MIL is coming to dinner tonight, so I've been trying to get dinner started (I modified one of my favorite slow cooker recipes - Slow Cooker Cassoulet - to be SBD friendly; it's easy and nummy!), and trying to clean a little, and trying (hardest one yet) to keep DS from destroying the universe while my back is turned. No time to read everyone's posts and say hi to each of you individually, but I'll try to get back on later after dinner to catch up, and I'll try to say hi to each of you tomorrow.

Gotta go - DS needs a nappy change, and he's got the giggles for some unknown reason! He's cracking up laughing!

Well, this is silly! Lucy is "getting close" according to the lab reports but her betrothed is off at a bunch of dog shows until the end of next week! Morna and I are researching a few other guys - one who looks good is Hagrid who is in Rhode Island. The two of them have now exchanged pedigrees and photos! This is so silly! I take her in for more bloodwork tomorrow at 9 and she may be flying out by the weekend if the progesterone levels are right. Such a simple thing to have puppies but.....