Sugar Shakers - Sugar Busters Weekly Support Board 8/6-8/12

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 FIT FACTS

Please visit our LATEST 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 AUGUST 2001 RECIPE BOARD can be located at the link below:


http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=7953

We have SEVEN INFORMATIVE BOARDS!!!! Please take a few minutes to visit them! New information is continually being posted, so please make sure you visit them often-make sure to visit our newest board, MY FAVORITE SB LEGAL FOODS at the link below:

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

and our newest board MY FAVORITE SB LEGAL FOODS


http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=5005

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=8172

WANT TO POST YOUR WEEKLY WEIGH IN INFO?? Go to the WEEKLY WEIGH IN BOARD below to post your stats!


http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=8174

VISIT OUR NEW SUGAR BUSTERS 2001 PICTURE GALLERY at the link below. You can upload pictures or post links to pictures on this board:)


http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=7954

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. If you need to edit your reply, just click on edit located in the body of your post and make changes as you need to, then hit SUBMIT NOW.


WELCOME! :D

Good Monday Morning Everyone!:wave:

Sorry to have been MIA most of the weekend! No time to post right now, but promise to get in a long one after I get Michael to school and get in my walk.

IT'S MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY!!!! Here's my contribution for MM:

http://members.aol.com/debelli/monday_morning_thought.jpg

STOP WISHING

One of the biggest insults you can perpetrate against yourself is to wish that you could have something for nothing, to wish that you could receive a reward without making the necessary effort.

When you make such a wish, you're slapping yourself in the face. You're insulting your own ability to take disciplined action. You're disparaging your own capacity to achieve the results you desire.

Even if you did get something for nothing, it would be mostly worthless. The value you seek cannot be truly yours without the discipline, the effort, the action and the persistence necessary to achieve and create that value. Something for nothing is mostly a sad illusion.

The more you wish to have something for nothing, the more you are belittling the truly incredible power you have to reach your goals. So stop wishing and start making it happen. The moment you stop dreaming and start doing, your confidence and effectiveness will come to life. There's no need put your hope in getting something for nothing. You can do something much, much better and far more reliable. You can do whatever it takes to achieve whatever you desire.

-- Ralph Marston

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Can anyone relate to the above Motivational Monday post???

Will be on later to post.:)

Debbie
194/12?(too early to weigh) /129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

Hi, me again!:wave:

I got in my walk this morning, no jogs. Really had to push myself to go out this morning, just wasn't in the mood to go, and my hip joint was bothering me a bit, so I just walked, of course, once I was out there, I was glad I pushed myself to go.

BOB escaped out of the DETOX DUNGEON a day early! I think Eli was her accomplice, but he's not talking! Hopefully, the brainwashing will start to take effect as soon as she comes onto the board today! Sort of like hypnosis!!!!

All kidding aside, it was a pleasure having BOB for the weekend! We definitely kept busy, esp. Friday, on the run/road for 12 hours straight! I took her to lots of our favorite places which I think probably became some of her favorites now. She can appreciate my trips to Ole Ole and understand how we "run up to Broward". She can tell you about my chocolate stash that grew a little more while she was here;) About all the cookbooks I've invested in for the board. How bad my arms and thighs REALLY are! How easy it east to learn to make wonderful hummus!!!! How I look/smell like **** when I get back from my walks/jogs! How Eli showered her with COFFEE! Actually, she can tell you maybe a bit too much-I'll leave that story telling up to her-anything incriminating, I'll deny:^:

Baked a new cake yesterday, I've named it AGAVE CAKE (though it's a HONEY CAKE recipe). I thought it was wonderful, actually, too wonderful, and of course, ate too much. I took it to my cousins house last night (party for my Aunt) and let everyone try some, some thought it was too sweet, some didn't like it, others loved it, so I guess it's just one of those recipes you have to try for yourself. BOB got a piece before she left and liked it. It didn't rise, and so I'm not sure if it's the type of cake to really rise or not, it may of been my pastry flour is a bit old-but either way, it taste delicious, at least to me. I'll get that recipe on the board this week. BOB also got to taste my second batch of OATMEAL COOKIES I made. Different recipe than the first one that everyone loved, but not bad at all.

Before going to my Aunt's party, I stopped at this low-carb store I rarely go into and found 2 cake mixes from FEARNS, one is a CAROB CAKE MIX and the other is a SPICE CAKE MIX-both are made with SGWW flour, among other things-all SB LEGAL. You have to add the sweetener (calls for honey, so agave nectar will be used), and the oil and eggs-they look good. I haven't been able to find a site on the web that carries their products yet, but will let you know when I do.

Scale is up for me today, but that's expected, TOM is due tomorrow or Wednesday-always seems to screw up my WIW's!

I'm sure many of you have noticed the board was VERY QUITE this past week. I see so many of you not posting on the board, and I am of course, worried. I don't know if many of you have dropped off this WOE, are on vacation, or what's going on. What I wanted to say to those of you who are having a hard time and have been MIA but still reading the board is to get a grip on yourselves before things get any worse. You all know this WOE works-if you do!!! And, if you don't get back on track, you'll either be gaining the lbs back, some or all of them, or running to find another diet to try since you feel you've failed on this one. As I told BOB, there is NOT ONE of you out there that can't be where I am today. I am not talking about the weight that I am, but at whatever goal weight you have thought your body would be best at. You can make excuses til your blue in the face, but that surely isn't going to help you lose the weight, quite the opposite. You all know I'm willing to help you out in any way I can, but ultimately, you hold the key in your own hand. Any thoughts? Would love to see replies come out of the woodworks by you all that have been MIA and also for those of you who have stuck with the board relentlessly, even through your hard times!!!!

Okay, enough of my preaching...

Just going to take the time to say a collective HELLO to everyone on the board at this time. I'll be back to posting individually this week. Do have a few to get in though...

FILLISE, pack your bags, you and any of the other gals are welcome to visit the DETOX DUNGEON at any time!!

NANCE, I'm crossing my fingers, toes, and everything else in hopes you get this house. Hope to see it when I get there!! Missed our morning chats:)

BOB, forgot that half & half in the fridge, along with the cheese cubes-guess they won't keep til the next visit! Ummmm, hey, don't make me out to be sooo bad-I did give you a piece of SB LEGAL CHOCOLATE, okay, it may of been tiny, but hey, what kind of DETOX place would this of been if I'd of given you any more!!!!!;)

Okay gals, I'm off to the showers. I'll check in and see if anything's going on later today.

Hope you all have a wonderful week.

Toodles

Debbie
194/125.5/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

I am posting from work because my internet connection at home is not working. DH to call today to see what the deal is.

Since I am not supposed to do this from work, I should get off ASAP.

Hope all who are receiving rains, etc from TS Barry will be ok!

Later Friends!

Frog

Okay, Deb, I'm responding to your "come out of the woodwork" please, altho I've emailed you directly and we've talked about my issues.

I will NEVER leave this board (as long as Deb is running it, LOL), I just have been having a hard time in many areas of my life and due to that, have been seeking food as gratification. However, the good news is that I've been mostly OP for an entire week, and getting my walks in, and I'm back down to what seems to be my new setpoint of 135. I'm just trying to take it week by week. It's also been difficult to stay totally OP with all the travelling we've done, and with summer events popping up. But I KNOW that I feel better when I am OP - and look better too.

Sometimes I see the long road ahead of me (in my thighs and rear, LOL):( , and I get very very discouraged. Having "stuff" happening in my life does NOT make it any easier. The funny thing is, the WEIGHT issue is one of the FEW issues that I can control, so why don't I do it more steadfastly? I bet a lot of you feel the same way.

I also have a difficult time finding time to read all the incredible posts on this board and respond - I don't like to NOT respond to people's posts. So I get overwhelmed with that and just lurk. :cool:

Does this sound like a pity party? Hope not, just being honest! Just knowing that the board is here helps!

I've gotta get some work done....:^:

Viv
146/135/128/??

Hello :wave:

Coming out of the woodwork too I guess. Been busy and sooo hot that when evening gets here just haven't had the energy to workout or do anything for that matter. Cristina finally got all 4 molars that she's been cutting, but she's still quite grumpy. She's had a bad cold too for a week or so and took her into the doctor and it's just viral thank god!! She's had pnemonia before and that really worried me with all the phlem she was coughing up. Also my dh is still off work, so I'm the only bread maker right now and I know that's stressing me out bigtime. Thank God I make damn good money or we would be in big trouble. They had to take him back off work because of the swelling and pain. He goes to see the knee specialist on friday and they are going to scope his knee.

Been doing good on eating though. Except Saturday we went to the fair for dinner. I go every year just for a corn dog and fries:devil:. I always make that exception, but other than that I never eat that crap. Boy did I feel it too because I didn't feel to good about a 1/2 hour later. When your not use to eating greasy food it takes a toll on your digestive system. It seems to me though I workout alot more in the winter time than the summer and I think it's because of how busy I get and how hot it gets. I always lose more weight in the winter than summer and you would think that would be the other way.


Well need to get back to work. Talk to everyone later.

Hi All!

Melf, I’m sure glad to hear that you are feeling better!

Debelli, I see the weight keeps coming off for you. Are you almost at your new goal? I would really like to try your spinach quiche, but I don’t have a muffin pan as you described. Could put the whole batch in a pie pan and cook it for the same length of time? And you mentioned hummus again, where can I find a recipe for that? Sounds like you and Narda are having fun together.

Nance, I’m glad we talked today. I pulling for you, I sent you an email.

I have been out of touch as it seems with life sometimes, too much going on and not enough time to catch up. I quickly read through some of the posts from last week. Lots of rain and storms I see, unfortunately not so here, hot and muggy. I hope it let’s up a little on Saturday as we are having an afternoon birthday party for my soon to be 5 year old. Fortunately, we the kids are playing water games, so I’m sure to get wet too J. I’ve stayed on plan fairly well, except at the movies yesterday, although not a major pig out, enough to make my stomach feel yucky. But it was well worth the trip to the movies, just me and my daughters. We saw Princess Diaries and certainly had a fun time.

I hope all is well with everyone. I’ll keep touching base as often as I can. I have my next oral procedure a week from today. This one is suppose to be the easiest and I’m encouraged. I pray that it goes well so maybe my family and I can enjoy a long weekend somewhere cooler.

….

As I finished my post, I opened today’s thread and discovered a very meaningful post from Deb. Thank you Deb for caring for all of us and always being there no matter what. I certainly can never be away from this group entirely, but it is difficult for me to commit to more than a couple times a week. I don’t even get a chance to read my email at home more than that. I absolutely know that sugar free is the life for me and I couldn’t in any way shape or form give up the friendships that I have gained. Some days for me it’s more important to be with all of you than not eating sugar. Always know that I will return.

Until next time.

Lara

Good afternoon all. Hope those that had to contend with Barry faired okay. Its been hot and humid here. Would like to get some rain. My plants are really starting to show the heat stress.

Im battling another UTI and cant get an appt. with my dr. or get her to return my calls. Ive been trying since Thursday. I leave messages at front desk. Dont know if they are being forwarded or what. Today front desk called and said that the dr. was gone for the day and did I want to come in on Wednesday to which I replied no, that I needed something today, so another message was left and I will wait and see if I get a phone call later. Looks like another dr. will be in my future.

I went out of town on Friday and Saturday to see my stepson and managed to get in 18 holes of golf. Didnt quite stay OP. Blew it on supper, but Sunday I started all over again.

Deb - really liked the motivation. I can identify. I wish there was an easier way to lose the weight, but in reality I know I am the one who has to do it.

Viv - I know what you mean about finding time to read and respond to all the posts. I feel bad about not responding to everyone also. I too can control most aspects of my life, except for the weight. I know I need to stay OP, but having no willpower gets me into trouble when it comes to certain foods.
Ive asked my dh to help me with that and he has agreed to.

Nance - the house sounds nice. Sending luck your way.

Bob - glad you made it back from DETOX safely. Sorry to hear about you still having mouth pain.

Well guesss I will go for now.

I don't want to sound like a broken record, BUT sounds like alot of us are on that CRAZY roller coaster ride together:spin: No sooner did I get my g'ma home from the hospital, I got my 2 nieces again last Thurs and Fri night. Fri night my bil also came down and spent the night. Along with them, my IL's and my fil's sister from CA - she is here for a visit - came down and we had a low country boil. Sat we TRIED a fun outing on the big boat, ANDDDDDD one of the engines ran hot, and POOR Craig and fil spent most of ride back in the bowels on the boat working on engine and radiator:eek: OHHHHH...... early Fri morning, my baby sis's fil passed away. It was expected , but still sad for my bil's family. His father was only 57..... had terminal cancer, and had a history of heart problems. Sooooo..... that incident brought my dad and sm back from mountains, and my bro and sil from AL. We all went to the visitation together last night, and HAD intentions that we ALL would go to the funeral together today too!!!!! WELLLLLLLLL..... this morning when I got offline, I had a message from place my g'ma is, ANDDDDDDD they had to call for an ambulance AGAIN. The overnight nurse that was still on duty claimed gm was having chest pains. Well, my oldest bro and sil volunteered to go up to ER and see about gm, while the rest of us attended the funeral services. We are now being told by gm... we her Nana..... that she did NOT tell nurse she had chest pains and that the nurse just went ahead and gave her a nitroglyercin pill.......WELLLLLLLLLL, that made her bp drop to almost nothing. So now she is in hospital having to be RE-hydrated, and monitored because her bp was TOO LOWWWWWW.....I AM MADDDDD:mad:

I share all this to say I am TRYING my best to stay OP. I am happy with this WOE, yet unfortunately, I am a person that reacts weakly when circumstances around you get a little haywire. PLEASE, PLEASE........ don't get on to me that I should still be in control of my eating habits, because I already get on to myself enough about my weaknesses. I am just being dealt another hand of cards reminding me that life is one BIG UNPREDICTABLE ride!!!!!!! ( I don't EVEN like roller coasters!!!!!)
Don't give up on me, DEBBIE, and the rest of this wonderful group of people. You all help me continously with motivation, education, and all kinds of love and support.

I really meant for this to be a quick update:lol: Hope that together WE ALL can continue to support each other. If you don't hear from me fro a few days, I may be making a bomb to blow up the hospital AND the place where my gm stays!!!!!!!!!!!! I will keep you all posted........BOB HAVE THE GET AWAY WAGON READY, IF I NEED BUSTING OUT OF JAIL!!!!!

I hope this week is starting out great for all of you......

Hi everyone,

I have been reading the different post and decided I'd just jump in. I have been doing SB for 1 week now. So far I really like it. And like others here I'm sure, I have tried numerous of other diets but have failed at them. In my first week I have lost 6lbs already:D and of course I'm very excited about that. My DH has also been SB for 1 week as well. Not as faithful as I but never the less he is 6lbs lighter as well.

I have tried to copy and paste some of the links in the first post but am not getting the pages. It keep saying page not found. Does anybody know why it is doing that? Also I was wondering if there were any other web pages set up made by fellow SBer's that I could get the links too.

I have been posting on THAT HOME SITES! diet club and I ran across a SB thread. It had a web page created by this woman who does sugar busters. I felt she had very useful info on the site but now the thread is gone and I can't find the web page anymore. Just wondering if anyone here had any others that might be quite useful. She had different foods and the pictures of the foods that were legal. She also had pictures of her and another woman. I don't know if this little bit of info helps but Thanks in Advance all.

PURPLE DELIGHT :smug:

DEBBIE - Wow! Thanks for the motivational thought and then the encouragement in your personal post! We do have to work for the things we want. AND we can reach our goals - you're living proof of that!

PURPLE - Welcome! If you just click on the links above they will take you there without having to paste the address. I do think I know which site you're talking about and I have it, but it's at work so I'll try to post it tomorrow.

ANN - I hope you get things straightened out with your gm. That must be rough dealing with people who are supposed to be taking care of her and finding out they are not doing their job properly.

CAT - I'm so sorry you are having problems and then having problems with your Dr on top of that. Definitely time for another Dr! Vince and I have decided to change Dr.s after spending 4 hours in a CentraCare to get good drugs for our cold when our regular Dr. told us it was a virus and to "tough it out". He's also lacking in the bedside manner category and the way he talks to me about my weight pisses Vince off - hurts my feelings, but then I just think he's a Dr. he must know what he's talking about. Time to move on - life's too short do put up with these bozos.

I was supposed to work out today, but had a bad headache so decided to come home. And on the way home realized it's been almost a month since I've worked out - between being sick and being out of town I haven't done squat in the physical category. I gotta get back to that do it no matter what attitude. I don't want to go back to being over 200 lbs. and trying to fight - my fights are too tough!! My body does not want to let go of weight so I can not afford to let it start gaining on me! :mad:

Since we've had the layoff we're all watching our Ps & Qs at work and that's when I was doing a lot of lurking and reading to stay caught up. I'm going to have to refigure my schedule to allow for posting here and getting my food into FitDay. Bear with me!! I'm thinking of youguys and I've printed out the last few days posts to catch back up.

I've gotta run. Vince will be home soon and I haven't fixed dinner yet either.

Have a good night everyone!!

:wave:

Evening All:wave:

Just waiting for Eli to come home. Hummus is on the table and gosh knows what else will be for dinne-I just know that I'M NOT COOKING!

Eli's off tomorrow, so off to Broward we go. I'll try to get in a quickie post in the morning, but will be MIA the rest of the day. Can't wait to hit the Carbolite place-they're suppose to have Coconut tomorrow, I'll make mine a double;)

FROG, I know what it's like being without a computer-like SUGAR DETOX! Hope it gets fixed soon so you don't have more withdrawls-geez, this means you won't be on chat tomorrow night?????:(

VIV, were your ears burning on Friday? BOB and I were in a store and saw these dresses that screamed VIV! Wish you were with us! I know the board can be overwhelming at times, like anyone needs to be more overwhelmed than they already are-BUT, even if you just come onto the board and check in from time-to-time and give us an update on how things are going for you-that's good enough. It's always been understandable that not everyone has hours of time to sit here and reply to everyone, some of us do, some of us don't. I find the longer I am away from the board the harder it is to get caught up, it takes a long time, so I truly understand how it is for someone who works, like you do. Glad to know though that you are doing well and at 135!:)

RALY, glad you are checking in as well. I guess the anticipation of the corn dog and the fries weren't all they were cracked up to be once you ate them. But at least you got that out of your system -no pun intended, and had your treat. Glad to hear Cristina is doing better.

LDBLOND, ahh, TOM brings some of that lost weight to be found again, though I know it's just temporary. I was a 1/2lb away from my cushion goal, but now I am on that temporary climb-give me a few weeks, I should be down again-or so I hope. Hmmm, I said something about a muffin pan for my quiche? Nope, you just spray a pie plate with nonstick spray and throw it in there-it's that simple. Hummus, I thought I posted a recipe for it on a past RECIPE BOARD but I guess not-so I just posted the recipe on the AUGUST RECIPE BOARD. How was the Princess Diaries???

CATLOVER, hope you were able to get an appt with the Dr-what kind of crap is that they don't get you in-they obviously MUST realize that this is not a pleasant thing you are dealing with! Hope things are better!

AMSER, wow, things surely have been hectic for you-sorry to hear about all that's happening within your family-and to hear about your GM again-you wonder about these people, don't you! I hope you get everything straightened out before you get any more stressed than you already are. Remember I told you we once went to a plantation in Savannah, but couldn't remember the name of it, it was the MAGNOLIA PLANTATION, which of course isn't in Savannah, but in Charleston, NC-okay, so I was a state away-at least I remembered the name! :rolleyes:

PURPLE, WELCOME TO THE BOARDS! Happy to have you join us! :D Seems you are doing well on your first week on SB, and to have your hubby's support as well as having him doing SB, that's wonderful-makes it loads easier! A 6lb loss in your first week is great-here's to many more:) You should be able to click on any of the links where they will take you to the other boards-let me know if you continue to have trouble. The site you were asking about is a wonderful site-I refer many people to her site-here's the link, just click on it:

http://www.prettyimpressivestuff.com/sugarbusters

Please, don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have, we're all happy to help you out in any way we can. Again, welcome!!! You're the first person we've had from Toto Country!!!

SOL, glad to see you checking in:) Why not take a little note book with you so you can jot down what you eat throughout the day, and when you get home, post it into the fitday.com site. Hope you can get back into the swing of things at the gym, I know how I feel when I miss my walking.

Well, Eli's going to be a bit late-sewer backup AGAIN-seems to happen a lot. Nothing like a stink at Starbucks!:eek: I'm gonna go fix myself a chicken salad sandwich from the leftover chicken he made when BOB was here.

Please remember, ]TOMORROW NIGHT IS CHAT AT 9:15PM!

Toodles

Debbie
194/125.5/129
Sb since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

Good Eveing to everyone

Deb.....How true it is....your motivational though for the day!
I guess we are such an instant society, we say we want to lose weight and think that should be enough to do it. But I really don't mind giving up the sweat for a drop on the scale.

About the poll at the beginning of the thread..... again this week I don't like the choicesam undecided about which one to choose. I need to be able to check two choices. Does that make my life complicated. I weigh on a dial scale at home when I get the urge, but my weigh-in wed is at a scale at work, which is a good doctor's scale in the admitting dept.

I am going to agree with a couple of the others that have said they have been lurking do to being buzy. But I also feel like I get confused in trying to respond to everyone individual posts. I will get there some day.

Purple delight.....welcome to a great support system, and some wonderful gals that will help how ever they can.

Bob....glad that you were able to travel without too much problems. I had been watching the radar, knowing traveling could get bad. Next time you take the wagons out, come get me OK.

Cat ....I think that I would have to agree that maybe it is time for a new doctor, unless this one has dine someting so super special for you or the family. I tell my patients, especially wehn they may not like their doctor, that for the doctor....this is a business, like taking you car to be serviced. We wouldn't put up with that for the car so why should we for our health.


I hope all had a great day tomorrow and another day of heathly eating.
Laurie

EVENING EVERYBUDDY!!! :D


WHEW!! Am I glad I came back a day early from the DUNGEON! I got up this morning sicker than a dog! I think Sunday was the beginning of todays delima!
Since my mouth surgery, I've been having trouble with my sinus cavity on the right side. As I've said before, I think he really stirred things up in there...as the result...A KING SIZED HEADACHE complete with THROWING UP :( I got up at 7am and thought about going to work, but couldn't motivate and went back to bed until 8:30 and could only make it for about 15 mnutes until I had to pray to the porcelan god! I broke out in a cold sweat, and it came like the faucet was on...sweat was pouring...I took some medicine and went back to bed. When I finally woke up, IT WAS NOON!!...then I drug myself to the living room to the "recliner" and proceded to go back to sleep again until 3:30pm! Had to make myself get up and go to the grocery...I HAD NO CREAM!! and with no cream, NO STARBUCKS!! ....but you can bet that I brewed up a pot full when I got back!!

DEB be glad I left early....you really wouldn't want to be around me when I'm sick....Thanks again for a wonderful time.
Guess what I had for supper last night??? Yep....HUMMUS my mother doesn't like it, so OH WELL...MORE FOR ME ;)


VIV Don't feel bad about not addressing everyone. We would rather see you posting and know that you're with us. So just a little HOWDY DO is fine with us..

GATOR I'm rocking back with TENNESSEE being chosen as #7 to start with...That way we don't have to prove anything....moving up is easier that way...

FILLISE Get on down to Debbie's Dungeon...she can truley help you get back on track. I'm not so sure that today's episode wasn't from her cleaning me out ...BELIEVE me, I've left a DOOKIE deposit all over the Miami area this weekend!!

ANN Sorry about your troubles...take them in stride.. you can handle them better that way. When it rains, it pours...maybe you'll get all of yours over with at once! We'll be here for you..just
give us a yell....

FROG Sorry you're having trouble...we'll miss you while you're out of commission...

I'm back on track, Debbie has figured out my intake for me and I'll be better managed that way. She thinks I've been eating TOO LITTLE!! and the result was not good...
NANCY Get her to figure yours out...you'll be surprised at what she comes up with...

I'm off to lurk...I'll check in before hitting the big bed

BOB

BOB--I wish the Gators were ranked #7 instead of #1. I've seen too many years when they were just picked off that lofty perch, and know that every team will be gunning for them. UT comes to the Swamp this year. Should be a good game.

Debbie--None of the choices on the poll fit me. I weigh on a smaller version of a doctor's scale that we have in our bathroom. Neither digital or dial, but a balance scale.

Sol--John was asking about you today at workout. They will be glad to see you back. They thought you were SO NICE, and mentioned to me several times how sweet you were. I agreed! I told them that I though you had been sick lately.

Catlover--I'm still trying to learn the game of golf. I definitely am not a natural at it. I'm still trying to learn how to just hit the ball solidly most of the time. Usually I top it or hit behind it, and usually hit it to the right. I'm hoping that it will start to be fun one of these days. I'm hangin' in there with it, but it takes a lot of work just to get not even mediocre. Fortunately, I get to play tennis tomorrow night if it doesn't rain.

Good quote, Debbie.

Take care, all.

I really appreciate the words of support from those of you who responded to my account of my frustration. Drs are wanting to do the heart cath still:?: I am just at a loss. How I feel about gm's hospital stay differs from my dad's and step mom's, yet when they leave to go back to the mountains, I will be the one to deal with the brunt of the hospital ordeal. I know it sounds like I am being a baby dealing with this, but anytime it involves family issues where discussion, etc.... is required, it usually only causes me stress, feelings of inadequecies, and am made to feel my ideas and opinion is not warranted..OKKKK, I will shut up. I sooooo want to pack my bags and leave!!!! ****....... I would even be thrilled at the thought of going into Debbie's DETOX jsut so I could hide:eek:

To those of you who are also having hurdles of one sort or another, I sincerely hope things will get smoothed out soon for all of you as well.

DEAR BOB - maybe your sinus cavity is now acting up because there was some leftover sugar hiding in there, and the sugar is fighting to not get out of your system????? Yeah.. I know that sounds absolutely wacked out. Feel better soon, my friend.

Good night all..........

Debbie Sounds like you & BOB really had a nice time. Glad it went so well. Hey, I finally found the Agave Nectar!! Right there in Lafayette at the same HFS that I had found the Ezekial bread. It was $2.79 for 8 oz. They also had the pastry flour & the Spelt pretzels. They are great!! You know, I saw the CAROB CAKE MIX & even picked it up, put it in my basket, then put it back when I saw the pastry flour. I'm interested to know how you like it.

I do agree with your preaching :lol: , if we don't set our minds to this challenge & take it serious enough to follow this WOE, then who do we have to blame but ourselves. I had a conversation with a friend at work today along the same lines. She was asking questions about SB & saying that she wants to try again to lose some of her excess weight, then turned around & went to the snack machine. I said ok, here's a lesson for you...look at the ingredients of that bag. Look at the fats, the carbs, & the sugars in it. She was defensive at first, but I said ok, that's fine, but you're the one that was asking the questions, so I'm just trying to help you make a wiser choice. I do SB because I WANT to make a difference in the way I feel & the way I look, but I do this for ME. Until you make up your mind, you will not make a change. She agreed.

I am sticking to SB. Do I always succeed in staying on program?? Heck NO But I continue to try because I know it's worth it & I'll hate myself if I give up & regain all the weight I've lost, (which is 48 lbs since Aug 1998) so I'll keep at it.

Sorry I have not posted for a few days, but right now, it's because of my work schedule. I hope that is the main reason that others are not posting also, because of being busy, not because they are giving up. This board is a big part of my life now & I feel like I know so many of you, even though I have not met you. Debbie, thanks for caring what we think & feel not only about the board, but about lots of other issues as well. You're a doll. We all look up to you & love the encouragement that you always dish out. :D

Now I have not read all the posts, only the first one, but felt that I wanted to share my 2 cents. Will be back to post tomorrow after work. Good night all.

Debs
I appreciate your motivational monday post, and even more so what you wrote to us all. I feel like all of Ralphs words are directed at me! They are certainly applicable.

I have used the analogy before of an alcoholic who wants to get sober, but hasn't gotten control. That's what I feel like with food.
I am tired of my excuses not to do the right thing. I have blown it lately, and it's nothing but a viscious self-hate circle to be in.

When I first started SB I was motivated, on track and lost 8 pounds in one month. SInce then I have not been committed to
being on plan. It's been one excuse after the next, and no matter how much stress is going on in my life, it's still no excuse to make poor food choices. It's emotional eating which doesn't really make you feel better. It's just a quick fix. I want to break this cycle, I know it is possible to loose weight, and I know I can do it. I have continued to stay posting on the board, because I know there is hope. I know it is possible. I just haven't worked at it. When all this stuff started happening at work, it made me realize I need to put my health first, and mentally I was having way too much stress, which is in no way healthy. I am glad that changes are happening. I know I can get focused. I know I can change and leaarn to put myself first and start taking care of me, for a change, instead of being such a people pleaser.

Believe it of not, I'm actually in a panic thinking, "Oh my gosh, what am I going to cook when Deb's is here" because I respect your commitment to stay OP. To me vacation would just be a big old excuse to be OFF plan, but like you said it's a choice. A choice that you've set an excellent example for all of us. If I didn't see the before and after pictures, I'm not sure I would have believed it. Lara sent me a neat card today with the serenity prayer on it, and if you know the words part of it says "the courage to change the things I can"....which I can directly relate to my weight, because I know that it IS something I can change, I just have to work at making it happen. I'm not going to look back at yesterday, I'm just going to look forward to tomorrow, and thankful I have a group of friends of this board who understand all the tough emtional struggles with doing something that is so simple!

Hey everybody, sorry I haven't posted in like forever...TOO much stuff happening in my life right now. I'm the assistant director of nursing at a private nursing facility and my good friend and "partner in crime" the director, had to take a 6 week medical leave, leaving me the whole ball of wax here. So I've been putting in 60-80 hour work weeks, trying to hold everything together.

Also, I'm going through a divorce. DH and I have been married for 9 years. We have been together since age 14, long time. It's a very friendly divorce, no lawyers or anything, we just filed through the county. We don't have children, thank god, so there's no children caught in the middle of this. We just married too young, that's the bottom line. We grew and became who we were meant to be and just realized that we weren't meant for each other. He grew up and became a Protestant Minister, very conservative, wants a wife who will stay home and be by his side for all the church functions...I grew up and stayed the lazy Catholic that I've always been, I smoke, swear a little too much probably, LOVE my job and couldn't imagine giving up my career, etc. So it's all for the best. We'll remain friends and we wish each other the best...blah, blah, blah. Still it's a lot of change.

And, suddenly, I'm realizing that I'm going to be back on the market again. I started with my husband SO young that I've never really been out there or dated ever. And yet, I can't imagine being alone for the rest of my life, I'm only 29. This has me SO self conscious about my weight. I really need to lose it here. And of course, working like a dog and coming home and having to pack, etc. has me eating crazy, not well planned meals. I'm not gaining at all, in fact have lost like 4 pounds, just with the stress I think, but I'm definately slipping.

I also have PCOS, an endocrine disorder that contributed to my weight gain over the last few years. Prior to that I never had a problem with my weight, stayed around 135 and looked good there. My endocrinologist has really stressed the importance of following a low-carb, sugar-free diet. And when I'm not eating right I really feel it in my energy level...right now I need ALL the energy I can get, so I've just got to pull it back together here, despite everything that's going on.

Well, thanks for listening...I promise that I'll keep in touch more here...I really do need the support!

Krista

Good Tuesday Morning Everyone!:wave:

Have a few minutes to get in a post, ended up not walking today, even though I was all dressed and ready to go. Eli talked me into climbing back into bed, and since I really didn't feel like going for the walk, he didn't have to twist my arm too hard. Didn't last long enough though, he has a appt. at 10:3am up near Broward, so we have to get a move-on.

It's his daughters bday today so we're taking her out to lunch, I guess Ole Ole, followed by Carbolite and then we have to rush home as she has to be at work by 3:30pm, which stinks, really wanted to spend the day up in Broward, oh well, next time. We'll probably see a movie today-not sure what though.

Scale is up a few pounds for me now, TOM is coming today for sure, so this MUST be the reason.

LAMAP, I changed the poll to reflect a balance scale. I guess that would be the one you pick since it's what you use to do your WIW, the more "official" weigh in;) Yes, I totally agree, we are a society that loves instant gratification, we seem to want everything and we all seem to want it NOW. No one seems to remember those sayings of "good things come to those who wait" or "patience is a virtue" I honestly can say, these past 16months on SB has made me conscience of both of those saying much more than I've ever thought of them in the past.

BOB, so sorry to hear you weren't doing well yesterday, hey, at least you can't blame it on my cooking!:lol: I bet that's another reason you were complaining it was hot in the house, that or your having those hot flashes women like you get at that age!LOL!!!!! No cream, you left it here, along with your Swiss cheese cubes! Hope you feel better today-keep me updated! BTW, they totally cancelled that NSYNC concert down here, they aren't coming back-so Lauren won't be too upset, unless the lady asks for her money back.

GATOR, I changed the poll so you can now vote for a balance scale:)

AMSER, you know if you EVER need to escape, you're more than welcome to come join me down here!!!! I hope things lighten up today for you.

MELF, thanks, we did have a great time together, just so short-we were non-stop running around. Great that you found the agave nectar, that's a decent price. Now, what are your first plans for using it? I'll let you know what I think about the cake mix, though I think I may try to make the SPICE one first. It's funny, how your friend says one thing, but doesn't seem to want to really HEAR what you are saying. Many people are like that, they really have the desire to lose the weight and know they should lose weight, but they lack the willpower and drive to do so. Like I mentioned above, we want things NOW and no one likes waiting for anything, we want things EASY and no one wants to put the effort forward to get it-ways of thinking just have to change, or should I say, reality should set in! Thanks for the kind words, like you, even though I haven't had the opportunity to meet everyone, I truly care for everyone on the board and what happens to them, not only with SB, but with them as a person. :)

NANCE, many times when I'm picking a MM post, I do think of you as well as others. I try to pick something that may help those who are struggling see a message within those words to get them back on track. When things are rough, I think these words of wisdom that RM writes are so helpful and meaningful. I truly love reading his words! Don't worry, when I get there, I'm sure you'll be fine;) AND, what the heck are you worrying about? I don't want you to cook for me once! What are you thinking????? Remember, I come prepared, and since you have a TJ's near you, I'll be buying stuff there and at the HFS-just make a tiny space for me in the fridge. I'll be calling soon!!!!

KRISTA, sorry to hear the marriage wasn't working out, but glad to know it's amicable. Consider yourself lucky in this respect, after seeing what Sharon went through, a nasty divorce doesn't benefit anyone at all. Youre still so young-a great plus! What will the new living arrangements entail? I wish you all the best!!!

Okay, I gotta run, we have to go soon. I'll check in with you later this evening. Please don't forget, TONIGHT'S CHAT AT 9:15pm EST

Toodles

Debbie
194/127/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

Good Morning Girls!

Krista
My heart goes out to you. I hope you remember to take a Calgon bath! It's too bad you are having to move when you are working so many hours. Is your Partner-in-Crime back to work yet???
I'm on my second marriage, and believe me, I can empathize with all the thoughts running through your head. I thought..."Who's going to want to marry me?" I was divroced, overweight, and have two children. But Mr. wonderful came along, Dan the Man, and I'm living happily ever after. You are young, got alot going for you, and everything will work out. Enjoy sometime getting to know yourself again, and when it's meant to be, Mr. Right will come along....you might have to kiss a couple of frogs to get to your prince though!

Debs
Howdy.....I'm counting the days and it's not soon enough til you get here. I saw a great special on San Diego and I'm all hyped up to go! HURRY!!!! Regarding the cooking issue missie! You have got to be kidding if you think you are coming to Casa de Yoakum and think I will not prepare one meal for you and your main man Eli. Sure you'll be hanging over my shoulder making sure every ingredient is SB legal, but I can deal with that!

BOBSorry to hear you weren't doing to well. Hope you woke up today feeling like a new woman. Are you sure it had nothing to do with the Detox Dungeon because I need to know if there's some special anti-hurl medicine I should kidnap from the office to prepare myself! Miss not doing daily e.mails with ya! I need my partner-in-crime with this WOE to get back to full commission. I can't buzz you when your laying in bed and worshiping the porcelin gods!

Well...on a personal note. Things are getting better at work. I have a couple of weeks to get things ship shape and made a big dent yesterday. I got rid of all my scrubs, and don't have the $$ to buy more. Thought I would sew since I have gobs of material, but Mom's old trusty singer is not working, and none of my friends own a sewing machine! Hello...didn't we all take Home Ec.? What's up with that? Regarding the Victorian Casa....Dan the Man and I decided that too much is going on right now for us, and financially we would be going deeper in the hole, so I think we're putting that on the back burner for right now. We'd be better off staying here and putting in a pool in the backyard. We'll see what happens!

Has anyone read anything about Fung Shieu??? Spelling? What about my yoga hippy chick Quilter?. It's very interesting.
I saw a special on the public television station.

Well, time to get ready for work. Dan just got in the shower....excellent...I think he'll have a visitor! :o

GOOD MORNING!!!

Amser- Sorry to hear about all the bad things going on. I know how you feel, it's like when it's one thing there is always something else that pops up. It can be very stressful on your mind and your body.

Well will be a quick post today. Been busy and no time I sware. I start classes back up in the end of the month too. What a pain? But gotta do it.

Well I hope everyone gets out of the rutt as I wish for myself to. For me it's the heat, it drains me and this week will probably be **** for the most of us. As it looks like everyone across the country will have extreme heat. Until the weekend anyway and this weekend were celebrating my sisters 30th b-day. Party!!!!

BYE Yall

Good morning everyone

Just got back yesterday from my weekend mini vacation with my dd and gc. Had a good time but unfortunately went off the wagon big time. Now I have to get back on in a hurry. The scale was up four pounds this morning to 204. I did get some exercise while away - we went for a hike in the woods. I don't know the distance but it took us about 40 minutes and quite a bit of it was up hill. That uphill climbing was truly aerobic exercise. Soon as I finish here I am going for a bike ride.

Deb - I liked the MM piece you posted yesterday. It's so true that we have to work at what we want to achieve. Nothing is going to happen just because we wish it to be so. As far as the 'preaching' goes I think we all need to hear it once in a while. I know that if I go off this woe I will gain back what I have lost - just see what happens after just a weekend away and going op. I know I HAVE to get back on track and stick with it as I definitely do not want to gain it all back which could happen very easily. I feel so much better since starting this woe and losing the weight and have much more energy than I had before.

Amser - I hope things are better for you this week and that gm is out of the hospital again soon.

Bob - Hope you are soon feeling better. Too bad you had to cut short your visit to Deb but sounds like you had a great time while you were there.

KristaAB369 - Welcome back. Sorry to hear about the divorce but it's good to know you are parting on friendly terms.

Solshine - I hope you can get back to exercising again soon. I'm sure it will help you to keep under that 200lb mark that you have worked so hard to get to.

Purple Delight - Welcome to the board. It sounds like you have made a good start already, losing 6 pounds in the first week. It's good that your dh is doing this woe with you. It makes it so much easier when you can both eat the same things.

I too can relate to what others have said about reading /responding to all the posts. When I am working I find it hard to respond to everyone but try to make up for it on the days that I am off.

Have to run if I am going to get in a bike ride this morning as I also have to get to the store before lunch. I'm planning on making Melf's Zucchini Pizza for lunch.

Bye for now.

Marie :wave:

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GOOD TUESDAY MORNING ALL,

Thanks for all of the input and all of the WELCOMES. I'd also like to say that I am very happy to have been referred this site. Just from reading the different posts this site appears to be a place that feels as comfty as home.

Deb... thanks for the link. Was it you who posted on the diet club forum (That Home Site!)? I remember a Deb posting, in fact that is how I came about this Forum if so THANKS :D.

I just have to say this to Krista, I am very sorry to hear about you Divorce situation. I can almost relate to your situation. I have been with my DH for 8 yrs. (married for 7) and I'm not sure how this is going to play out. I'm hoping we can fix things maybe with a little counseling. But so far I'm not sure. I just want you to know that you are not alone. It is a tough thing to endure. I have many of the same anxieties as you have. But I have children involved. My prayers are with you.

So far I have read so many things in this thread that has been so helpful to me. It is amazing how other people may be thinking/feeling the same way that you might be feeling. But yet you feel you are alone in most of those thoughts. I guess that is a very good reason to say what you're feeling and get it out in the open. For you never know what words of wisdom can come for it. Thanks all!

:wave:

Latta
Purple

I am beginning to wonder if both sides of my family needs the evil spirits chased away??????:spin: GM is still in hospital. They had her in CCU over night. I have been told they will be moving her to another room though. I will have to go check on that later.

NOW... The newest incident involves my precious 14yo niece!!!!! I found out this morning that she was ina 4-wheeler accident last night, and her dad took her to the ER... she has a hurt ankle and wrist, and a slight concussion. They released her from the ER. Her dad :mad: left her at home ALONE today. Yes.. I am having to breathe deep breaths. I am really going to try to keep a grip on this this sh%#. All these events are REALLY pounding into my head that MANY MANY things I must let roll off my back. I cannot conquer all the problems.

Gotta cut this short. My dear mil is here with my dear Aunt from CA and we are going to lunch!!!!!!!!!! Be back later. Gotta have me a little R&R!!!!!!!!!!

HOT! HOT! HOT!

It is steamy here! To answer your question GATOR - it has been in the 90's and VERY humid--Deb, you can relate to this. There have been severe heat advisories out for many days the last 3 weeks. Very little rain to break the humidity, except last Wed. we had nasty storms. I hope by the time you come the heat and humidity will be gone because schools are starting and most are not air conditioned. In my son's school the windows don't even open! It's a big issue every September and May because there is no air flow and not all of the teachers have fans. The bad part right now is that it is not cooling down at all in the night, so the heat just stays in the buildings.

Welcome Purple and Linmae - this is a very great group of SBers who are more than happy to give support and encouragement.

We had a great time at the WI State Fair last Friday and on Sat we went to a restored town that has lots of touristy stuff--mostly shopping and cafes. Tried to stay OP as much as possible. Even found SF FF ice cream at the fair. Sat. night we ate at Champs, which I think is a chain restaurant, and had a great WW tortilla wrap sandwich. On Sun. we had lunch at a brew pub (they are opening these places all over WI where they brew their own beer) and had an Aisan salad with chicken breast that had been marinated in one of their craft beers. Deb, do you know if the malts from the beer cook out to just leave the flavor, or was that a no-no? It was really good and I don't even like beer! I even baked WW tortilla chips to take along with salsa for snacking.

So, I'm working on it and getting back into that mindset. This is the only plan that I have been able to stick to for this long and see any kind of loss. I still have a long way to go, but I personally don't care if it takes me a while to get there 'cause I want it to last the rest of my life. So if I lose in stops and spurts, it will be ok because I will learn that I can make good choices and bad choices, not all bad choices. Before, all my choices were unhealthy ones for me.

Deb, thanks for your concern towards everyone when you don't see them posting. As for me, I have lots of mixed emotions about posting. I get overwhelmed and worry about missing someone, or I don't feel like "talking", or I only have time to read and not post. Just reading the posts keeps me motivated to hang in there. I know you personally care about each and every one on the board and you go out of your way to help in whatever manner you can. But, ultimately, I'm the one who picks up the fork or spoon and that's what I'm struggling with now. I think once school starts and I get back into my routine, I will feel much more in control. I agree with Ralynne about the heat and humidity--it certain changes how I want to eat!

Construction starts tomorrow on our new replacement windows, so I will be busy tonight picking up the junk all over my house and cleaning. It will be a busy 3 days at our house, but I hope to find time to post.

Take care and stay cool!

Karen

Reasons Not To Exercise

It is well documented that for every minute that you exercise, you add one minute to your life.
This enables you at 85 years old to spend an additional 5 months in a nursing home at $5000 per month.

My grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was 60. Now she's 97 years old and we don't know where the **** she is.

The only reason I would take up exercising is so that I could hear heavy breathing again.

I joined a health club last year, spent about 400 bucks. Haven't lost a pound. Apparently you have to show up.

I have to exercise early in the morning before my brain figures out what I'm doing.

I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.

I have flabby thighs, but fortunately my stomach covers them.

The advantage of exercising every day is that you die healthier.

If you are going to try cross-country skiing, start with a small country.

And last but not least: I don't exercise because it makes the ice jump out of my glass.

Hye All!:wave:

Just woke up from a deep sleep nap, dreamt I had a pool and really thought when I woke up I would go swimming-NOT! After we dropped Eli's daughter off at home we came home and just zonked out on the bed-I shouldn't be so tired, I went to sleep around 9:30pm last night! I didn't walk today either, something that would make me tired-only that TOM came, so maybe that could be my excuse. So anyhow, here I sit, half out of it still, but typing out a post I hope is somewhat coherent!

Went to Ole Ole which was delicious-afterwards, Carbolite which was Coconut, doubly delicious-made my day! Not sure what we will do this evening, right now I just feel like climbing back into bed.:rolleyes:

NANCE, don't think about cooking, like you need another thing to think about-we'll play it by ear, but we must go out one night-maybe we can do a bbq? That's simple and easy-how about us cooking for you?? Do the troops like hummus, that's something easy to make as an appetizer? We'll chat more about this when I call. Geez, you know me too well, I usually interrogate who ever's done the cooking and ask what's in everything before I eat it! I won't be so rude to stand over your shoulder, I'll stand 2 feet away!:lol: What did you see about SD??? So, no scrubs? Guess you'll be going to work naked!:eek: Wish I could bring you my sewing machine-I surely have and will never use it! Don't worry about the house, I'm sure the decision was a wise one at this time, others will come-remind me to tell you the story that my Mom told me today when we chat, you'll be able to relate! I've heard about Feng Shui, but don't know much about it at all-I'm sure there's tons on the web about it though.

RALY, the heat is awful down here too, that's for sure! Though we rarely get much above the low 90's the 100% humidity is what really kills us! Have a great time this weekend at your sisters big 30th bday!

ROSALIE, glad to see you back from the mini vacation-good that you realize you need to get right back on the wagon:) I guess we have to look at eating off plan as being a bit sidetracked instead of cheating. Considering how we view this WOE as such, instead of a diet, and something we can continue to do the rest of our lives, there are going to be times that we get sidetracked, but then we have to realize, we have to get back on track and lose whatever we have gained from going off track and not keep going in the other direction. If not, yep, we'll all gain back what we've lost. You'll get rid of those 4lbs, I'm sure they aren't all fat, probably your body reacting to those no-no:nono: foods you ate-it will happily release those numbers as you get back OP:)

PURPLE, thanks for posting your BIO on the BIO BOARD! It's nice to be able to learn more about you. You definitely chose SB for all the right reasons-the same reasons I chose this WOE. After almost 16months of following SB, I don't see any reason to change my WOE to doing anything else. It probably was me who posted the site address on the HOME SITE, I rarely go there, but when I did, I noticed someone had mentioned SB, so of course, I just had to put in my 2 cents!;) Again, we're glad you've joined us!!!

AMSER, boy, I can't believe another event has happened in your life, like you don't have enough to deal with on your own, but as you said I cannot conquer all the problems. and one must remember this-so try to take it easy on yourself and don't get so stressed out, otherwise, when the day comes that something really big does take place, you're going to be a basket case! {{{HUGS}}}

KAREN, so you too go outside and instantly feel like you need to go take another shower like me? Yep, hot, hot, hot here! WOW, I can't believe no windows that open in the school? I can understand not having the a/c's, but no fresh air, that's awful. I'd put up a stink with the principal-literally! One blow from me, they surely find a way to open those windows! :lol: LOL!!!! I think the beer is fine, usually they say when you cook with alcohol, when it hits the heat, the alcohol evaporates and you just have the flavor-but that's great how you would worry about that! Good luck with the windows tomorrow! Thanks for the one-liners, I've read many of them before, but they always are worth reading again:)

Okay gals, I'm outta here for a while. Again, please remember, TONIGHT'S CHAT AT 9:15PM EST Here's the link to get to the SB CHAT ROOM:


http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/sbchat.php

Of course, I do also have to remind you that TOMORROW IS WEIGH IN WEDNESDAY! I hope the metal monster is kind to everyone, I know it won't be a good day with me, but under the circumstances, I understand!

Toodles

Debbie
194/127/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

Hello all you beautiful ladies!

A quick hello to let you all know I made it back from vacation safely. I had a busy, very romantic and just plain wonderful vacation! Included a day of sightseeing in Washington, D.C., with quick stops at the Smithsonian's Natural History and Air & Space Museums.

We also attended my friend's grad party in NC, where I got fabulously and amazingly drunk. I didn't want to drink any Coke or beer so what did I do? Straight rum!

FROG, I'm sorry that things didn't work out with us meeting up. I did get your email to meet in Raleigh but that wasn't happening. I don't think I had your phone number and no access to a computer, everything was so hectic. But I would have LOVED to meet up with you and hope you make it to Hawaii sometime soon!

We also drove up to Baltimore, where we had a lovely Chinese dinner with another old friend of mine. We saw the National Aquarium there.

The last day, we visited the very impressive Luray Caverns, the fourth-largest cave system in the world. Followed by a fantastic dinner at Don Pablos and a movie, "America's Sweethearts," highly recommended! Then my plane was delayed for a couple of hours at Dulles so Brian waited around with me.

I spent the night in LA and visited Brian's family and now it's back to real life!

I tried really hard to stick to the program, even bringing my protein powder, splenda and powdered milk with me! And going to the gym every day. After a few days I asked myself, why am I doing this? For my self-esteem? So I relaxed a bit which made things a lot easier for Brian! But somehow even relaxing my standards for four days made me terribly anxious! I thought it was the end of my "good" phase and that I would start gaining weight again.

Today I did a very effective and careful lower body workout, and STILL have to do my run I missed yesterday, and weighed in one pound less than ever before at 148!!!!!!!!!! I was so darn surprised! So the change of pace probably did me good.

I really have to go!

Love,

Chris

164/148/139

EVENING EVERYBUDDY!! :D


Bob is feeling much better today...Had a dose of HUMMUS and it fixed things right up!

NANCY I'm sorry things are not going well for you. Wish I were closer and I would SHAKE YOU BACK INTO REALITY :^:
NOW ABOUT WHEN DEB AND ELI COME TO VISIT???? GIRL you've got it all wrong....YOU LET ELI COOK....HE IS A FABULOUS COOK!!! Just get him some chicken and some garlic and turn him loose in your kitchen...
I've got TWO SEWING MACHINES!!! Come on down and use em

ANN Man!! You get more caught up then I do..I thought I was bad to let my family bother me....we need to load up the wagons and hit the road....listen for my beep beep

DEB You're not fooling me....NAP???? HMPF!! You should be okay with your CARBOLITE craving for the rest of the week...That's three visits in six days...
I need to know from Eli what all he put in BOTH chicken dishes..
I'M NEEDING A CHICKEN FIX to go along with my pita and my HUMMUS :^:

KRISTA glad you found your way back....& PURPLE glad you've joined us...

KAREN sounds like a good time was had by all...TELL ME ABOUT THE HEAT!!! It's terrible down here...HUMIDITY!!

MELF You have to try the recipe for the AGAVE NECTOR cake that Deb made on Sunday...IT was GREAT!!

MARIE Thanks for the thoughts. Glad you had a good time on your trip...Should Ann and BOB pick you up on our wagon ride?

Can't promise that I'll be in chat...They have changed BIG BROTHER to 9pm and until it goes back, I can't miss it...Just ask Deb...Had to watch it both nights it was on while I was at her house...Of course, Michael had been keeping up with the show and could "relate" with me on what was going on...

BOB

Which kind of wheat bread is best?? I think Stone Ground Whole Wheat is best, right?? What about enriched wheat flour products and unbleached wheat flour products?? What about Cracked wheat??

I am new.

THanks :?:

Hey ya'll. I'm crawling out of the "woodwork" too...sorry I have been so out of touch...My mother is getting settled in to her new home and I began a new school year 2 days after we moved her...this weekend rode to Asheville with my sister and niece to get my niece's apartment set up....then was in Raleigh for 2 days of beginning of the year staff meetings...always leave there feeling totally overwhelmed and wanting to go work on some assembly line . Before leaving for Raleigh yesterday morning, got a call from the Homeplace and my mother had fallen on her way to the bathroom...they were concerned about her blood pressure and her ribs where she hit a nightstand...so I went with her to the emergency room, for x-rays....that was a 4 hour ordeal from start to finish...and I got to my meeting in Raleigh (one hour drive) about an hour late. What a way to start the week. Mother is ok...nothing broken, just sore. So.....the stress level around here couldn't get much higher...and I am extremely proud of myself for staying on plan...with all the restaurant eating and staff dinner with limited choices and STRESSSSSS:?: :o :( , I am amazed that I have walked away from cheesecake and brownies and numerous other temptations......I guess that I will see how well I've done under the circumstances tomorrow when I weigh. Got to go to bed...am functioning on too little sleep! I'll try to do better with posting and catch up with everyone over the weekend when I can sit here and read for a while!!!! Bye!

I beat DEBBIE to the board?!?! What's with that?!?! Are you sleeping in again?

Just wanted to let you know I'm down .5 lbs. I'll take it!!! That's back to 200 even-steven. NOW to get heading back down toward my goal.

I worked out yesterday - first time in about a month. Surprisingly I didn't have to go down on my weights for the lower body, but, well, the upper body didn't fare as well. Today I plan to hit the treadmill and then weights again on Friday. I plan to get back on track with working out regular. That really makes a difference and is the catalyst for the health-related issues in my life.

On that note......I spoke with the Dr. office yesterday and my cholesterol is down from 319 to 220! I'm so glad! Vince thinks he's more excited about it than I am. Now if the weight would drop that far that fast....... :lol:

I've read everyone's posts and you're all in my thoughts. I'll try to respond personally tonight or tomorrow.

HOPE WE HAVE LOTS OF LOSERS TODAY!!!

Morning all

WIW is the same for me haven't lost any lbs. My friend and I are doing this together now and she is really into it and that's helping alot.

Well this is a quick one, but have to get to work.

Welcome ACES21.

Good Wednesday Morning Everyone:wave:

Feeling much better, much more rested this morning. Got my 4.5 miles in today with 17 jogs in 52:30, not bad considering how brutally hot it is out there today.

I made the SPICE CAKE from the mix I bought the other day. I must admit, for a mix, not only was it easy, but it tastes good as well-you could frost it with some SB LEGAL FROSTING, but I'm leaving it as-is. All ingredients are SB LEGAL. Oh, and one other point about it-I DIDN'T SCREW IT UP!!!!!:D

Thanks to those of you who came out for chat last night, a nice little crowd-always a pleasure to have the chance to chat with you gals:)

Okay, it's WEIGH IN WEDNESDAY! I'm sure from what I've heard from many of you, you'll be cursing your scales, but let us who have no lost this week make a packed to do better for next week! I'm hoping everyone is pleasantly surprised by the scales, but of course, I know reality as well.

My WIW is hampered by my TOM coming yesterday, so I'm up 2lbs from last WIW, and up 2.5 from my low. I know it's temporary, so I'm not fretting.

SPARKLE, WELCOME BACK!!!! You were definitely missed:) Glad to hear you had a good time! Straight run-YUCK! How can you drink that stuff straight???? Sounds like you had a wonderful time and stayed OP for the most part, look how you were rewarded on the scales upon your return, it could of been a much different story! CONGRATS!!!!

BOB, glad to hear you are feeling better! I guess that hummus is like Lebanese penicillin (similar to chicken soup for the Jews)-LOL! I forwarded your e-mail to Eli so he can give you his secret recipe for his chicken, gosh knows, you don't want me guessing! How are things going as far as your eating? Have you started to use any of those new journals you bought? I want to hear how things are going and what you are doing differently-this does help, trust me!

ACES, SGWW bread is one of the better choices-many use the EZEIKEL BRAND bread, and some use the FLOWERS SF WW BREAD. The enriched and unbleached flours are not what you want. There's some information about flours on the FOOD INFORMATION BOARD I believe. Cracked wheat aka Bulgur is fine. You can also have SOURDOUGH and PUMPERNICKLE breads, but you have to know what's in them, so best to make your own if you can. Hope this helps!

BELINDA, sounds like you've had a little chaos lately like AMSER! I hope your Mother is better now, glad it was nothing serious, and thank goodness you are now close by. Sounds like you did quite well while you were gone-kudos to you-hope the scale is kind to you today!

SOL, you sorta beat me today, was on earlier, but had no time to post. Glad to see you back down again, any number down is good! That's great about your cholesterol too! The weight will drop too, just be patient-I know it's hard, but I promise it will come down! Congrats on getting back to the gym as well-bet it felt good!!!! Got your e-mail, but haven't had a chance to open it yet-but thanks, I know it's the bday list, and I thank you for doing that for me:)

RALY, that's better than a gain! Glad to hear you have a SB companion-always helpful!

Well, I'm having big computer problems-every time I try to send an e-mail to anyone, I get locked up-nothing helps. So, if you e-mail me for any reason and I don't get back to you soon, you'll know the problem still hasn't been fixed!!!

That's about it for me today-I'll check in with you all later!

Toodles

Debbie
194/127/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

Wow...how did it get to be Wednesday already?

Good news on weigh in for me down 3lbs from 160 last week:o My goal now is just to maintain at 157 until after my surgery, after 3 of these things so far, I know that I'll be drinking ensure and eating mushy food.

I hope all is well, I promise to check in at least one more time. Sorry for not addressing everyone, I hope to soon. By the way, I did give Nancy my sewing machine yesterday, so she's on her way to sewin' up some wonderful new smocks for her new job.

Have a wonderful Wednesday - lose or gain - we are all on the path to a healthier life!

Lara
176/157/150

Hi All... Mother Debbie said I have to post so I am posting...:)

Still feeling rather blue - I really would love to hear from all of you what you do when life is getting you down - both the serious stuff and the silly stuff. It does help. Kim shared a great book with me and my friends here are wonderful, but it is really interesting to see what works for others. So if you feel like sharing, that would be great! :D

My weight is down a pound, to 134, but I cannot post it yet because I've gotten down to 133 twice already - I will be so happy when I get to 130! This plan really really works, at least for me. It is a definite positive in my life!

We go to Maine again this weekend to pick up our older DS who has been at sleepaway camp for two weeks. He is having a great time and I am so glad he is "expanding his horizons" and meeting kids from the region, not just our dopey, upscale suburban, cloistered town (gosh, don't sound TOO annoyed, Viv!). It was his first year and he has a very outgoing personality, but it's a big step, and we're really proud of him! :smug:

FYI for those of you who have followed my Dad saga...his wife is moving out today. How cruel, to move out on a not-well 80 year old man! He can't cook or clean (just never wanted to, what a chauvinist, LOL) so I'm trying to get him in home help...unfortunately, everything comes with a price tag! Impossible to do this from 3000 miles away...wish I had a nice in-law wing in my house and then I would insist he move here. The Indep living places here are more than in CA...don't quite understand that - thought CA was the land of high prices, right Nance and Lara? :rolleyes:


KIM!!!!! COME OUT COME OUT WHEREVER YOU ARE!!! I may not show my face around here enough but I am lurking and looking for U!!!

has anyone checked out the SB website? Don't know how old they are, but there are numerous recipes posted and some look quite good.

Belinda - I hear ya about the stress. At least you are close enough to help with your Mom. It's a difficult place to be now, stuck between our kids and aging parents.

Sol - Woo Hoo on the 200! Congrats, that's a major milestone! In just a few days you'll be below 200!!!

Raylynne - Staying even is a heckovalot better than gaining! I feel like my body makes all these little setpoints, gets comfy and then moves on.

DEB- OK, hon, you need to be my personal shopper. Ya get me all hot n bothered about these cool new things you find but I never have the time to find them! The extracts, the spice cake,....whatever....And here i am eating the same ol' same ol' (carob covered peanuts)...how dull. While you're at it, I need a personal chef, so send Eli on up.

BOB - do you have an easy hummus recipe you can share with me? I love it but ease and brainlessness are key for me!

Lara - congrats on the -3. Obviously I missed it but what kind of surgery are you going for, if you don't mind my asking? Good luck with it!

Back to work....OK DEB!!!

Viv
146/134/128/???

Good Day Everyone,

I have a question. I can seem to find any of the post from tuesday. I could say well maybe there weren't any except yep you guessed it I POSTED MY OWN YESTERDAY! So of course others did too but it's like my page doesn't finish loading all the way to the bottom. Does this ever happen to anyone else? And what should I do about it? It's kind of frustrating because I'm missing out on others input.

Well now that I've gotten that out, how is everyone today? Hopefully good w/ any and all things considered. I am doing fine, just continuing to love this WOE. I was just wondering what does everyone do when it is time to eat outside? I'm out alot from time to time and I am just wondering if you all had any tips for eating out. Didn't see any suggestions in the book and was just wondering.

Sure hate I missed the Chat last night. I was out w/ out of town relatives last night. We have our Annual family reunion this coming Friday thru Sunday. So I might be MIA alot this week. It's getting more exciting as everyone is starting to finalize their plans for the FR. It was kind of getting frustrating as my family are "LATE BLOOMERS" with everything that they do. Didn't know who was going to show and who wasn't. But never the less things are getting better w/ it. I'm going to have to make a mental note along w/ some sort of calendar notation so I can remember the chat time. Would love to get to know all better.

Well DH is home for lunch so have to go for now. Will check in later. Have a good day all!

Purple Delight :smug:

Purple-Delight - I had that problem when using Netscape, but now I use Internet Explorer for the boards and dont have that problem. hope that helps

I should go ahead and warn you all.. I am not in a good mood at all. I am up 2.5 lbs from lowest WIW. That puts me at 123:rolleyes: I made my self start back on the TM yesterday and again today, so maybe next week I will reap those rewards:?:

BOB- I am anxiuosly listening for the beep, beeppppp. Please hurry up them horses:D I am sooo ready to head for them hills.

DEB - I checked the Aug, July and June recipe boards - where are the smoothe recipes???

Thanks!
Viv

Hi all - Just starting using this Board this past week. Have been sitting back taking it all in. Except I did do my bio. Anyway, I wasn't going to start quite yet as I'm leaving tomorrow for 10 days vacation at North Myrtle Beach. Our son talked us into going - he's rented a condo. I say talked us into because I didn't realize the temperature there this time of year is 90-105. I really can't do the sun much. So, I'll probably be inside most of the day and walk the beach at night. I do love the ocean sounds.... Anyway was going to wait until I got back before starting in, but couldn't wait. I started out on low-carbs, but the same eating every day got to us. (My husband is also on sugar busters). We love sugar busters - the variety of food is great. So, just saying hello and will start posting regularly when I get back on the 20th. I've enjoyed this weeks reading though.

I started eating this way at 270 pounds - I am now at 244 and my goal is 180..... Long ways to go, but I'm determined. Linda

Happy WIW to all!

I am having to post from work because our internet service at home (Road Runner) was affected by the Code Red Worm II Virus. Therefore, I am not able to post a response to everyone. And for some reason the connection here at work has never treated this site well. I can't view all the posts and what I can see of page one is only Deb's 2 posts from Monday!! When I got ot page 2 I start seeing posts from Tuesday! ARGH! Hope to get this thing straightened out soon.

I stayed the same this week. 149. But I am seeing results in my clothes, am sitting here today in my size 8 khaki capris!!! :spin:

I am having withdrawals from the board BIG TIME! I miss everyone. Somebody here in town call me if I am missing anything major.

Gotta run, DH is here to pick me up!

Peace,
Frog

Hey Gals!:wave:

Whew! I just woke up from a 2 hour nap due to a wonderful headache I had-not even my 222's totally took it away, which is highly unusual-it was a doozie. I think I more passed out from the pain than from being tired. It's slowly going away, but still, I feel the throbbing there a bit.

Took a piece of the SPICE CAKE to my 5yr old niece-she liked it, so much so that she was asking for more and more, til just a small piece remained for after her dinner. If she liked it, others surely will as well-so do keep and eye out on this product (or for their Carob Cake Mix) when you are at your local HFS. Unfortunately, this company has no website to write and ask who may carry their products. I am going to send a letter to them anyhow to get the nutritional info. since it's not on the box-wonder how they get away without having to put in on there though.

I'm awaiting a few samples from a company that makes a ridiculous amount of flavorings. Hoping to have them before I leave to LV/CA to give you my feedback-hoping they are worthwhile to use for shakes, yogurt or maybe in baking.

QUILTER We are all worried about you, so if you are reading this, please, either e-mail me or let us know how you are doing by posting a quickie! This is VERY unlike you for us not to hear something!:?:

LDBLOND, I know how you feel, I too wonder where the time and the days go by so quickly! CONGRATS on a great 3lb loss-that's awesome! When is the next surgery going to be done?? Hope all goes well. Hope you are feeling better by the time I arrive! Would hate to see you in pain:( What a great friend you are to loan NANCE your sewing machine-hmmm, maybe I should bring a pair of pants for her to hem! LOL!!!!

VIV, you make a Mama proud:D That great that you are down, and so close to your low should motivate you that much more. VIV, when I'm down, there's really not much I do about it, just let it pass-doesn't help for me to fret over much of anything, it never helps the situation. I think at times we all feel overwhelmed, lost and/or hopeless. It passes, sorta like gas:D How far are you from Maine? Have a good trip when you go. Lauren comes back on Friday evening:) Ahhh, the fighting starts again....LOL! Trust me, ask BOB, I'd like to ship Eli out to somewhere at times, but that feeling passes quite quickly-again, like gas! LOL! You know, I'd ship you anything you wanted, but I'm sure if you just try a little, you'll find all these goodies up your way. Good luck with your Dad-like you need another thing to fret about as well! Smoothie recipes? I don't know if anyone has posted any of them in the past-I'll try to find out for sure.

PURPLE, hope the advice that was CATLOVER already gave to you helps in regards to the computer trouble-if not, I can ask Suzanne from the 3FC's for some help for you-personally, I'm computer stupid. To personally answer your question about eating out-Eli and I are sorta creatures of habit and frequent the same places over and over again, places I know will have something that I can eat and stay OP-like OUTBACK. BUT, in those cases where we are invited out to a restaurant, I'm usually always able to find something on the menu, even the worse case senario would leave me with an option of having a salad of some sort. I'm not one for buffets, since I don't eat much (stomach stapled 17 years ago), it's not worth it for me to go to places like that-though my upcoming trip to Vegas, I'm sure I will be hitting one or two of them (UGH). When I go to someone's house, my motto is-when in doubt, check it out! I'll ask what's in something if it's homemade or try to see the ingredients if the stuff is still in the house. It's no secret to my family that I'm following this WOE and they always have foods for me to eat whenever we have a get together-if I know in advance there isn't something for me to eat at someone's house, I just bring my own food. I'm a wee bit obsessed with not cheating-what can I say?!? Sorry you missed chat as well last night-BUT, there's always next week to look forward to!!!!

AMSER, you know that's just some sort of a temp weight gain due to hormones, probably stress-remember what happened to me in June when I gained like 6lbs! It will go back down. Hey, we both gained 2.5lbs from last WIW, so you're in good company;)

LINMAE, WELCOME TO THE BOARDS!!! Glad you are joining us:) Thanks for posting your BIO on the BIO BOARDS, it's nice to learn more about you. Where is CARTHAGE NY? Sounds like you are going to have a nice time in NC, despite the heat. Should be beautiful there along the ocean-night time walks on the beach sound romantic! That's wonderful that you and your hubby are doing SB together, makes it (and cooking) a lot easier than if your going it solo-what better support can you have than having your spouse right alongside of you doing it! I'm glad you jumped in before you left-and we look forward to hearing about your trip, and how you faired being OP while you are gone:) You're doing great on SB!! Have a wonderful time!!!!

FROG, we miss you and hope you get that computer back on line really soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats on those size 8 khakis!!!

Okay gals, I'm outta here for now. Please remember, TOMORROW IS RECIPE THURSDAY! So, if you have any SB LEGAL recipes you'd like to share with the board, please, try to post them tomorrow!

I'll check in with you all later!

Toodles

Debbie
194/127:mad:/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

Linmae - despite the heat, there's lots to do in Myrtle Beach. Check out Dixie Stampede or Medieval Times, both are great. Broadway at the Beach has lots of entertainment and shopping (the Ripley's Aquarium is pretty cool), Barefoot Landing has lots of shopping and things to look at. There are boat cruises and if you want to drive a little further there's the plantations and historical places in Charleston. We've gone twice at Easter and enjoyed it thoroughly, but, of course, we didn't have to deal with the heat. Have a great time!

Amser - hope things are better for you today with your GM.

Our windows didn't get started today--they got behind with the extreme heat here and had to finish another job today. They should be here bright and early tomorrow. So much for me taking 3 hours of vacation today to be around when strange people were to be going in and out of my house! I shouldn't be surprised--remodeling is always like this!

Supposed to cool down into the 70's by Friday-CAN'T WAIT!!!

Unfortunately, I have to report that I had my first pizza since January today at my son's golf league banquet - so 20 lashes with a WW noodle!!! BOB, WHERE'S THAT WAGON??? I've been waiting and waiting and look what happened now!

Well, getting late and I gotta go. Take care everyone!

Karen

Good Evening

Does any one want to know what time it is????

It is time for my to wear my watch!!!!! I finally met my mini goal and get to wear my reward of a new watch. I succeeded in losing 75.5 pounds, (this goalwas 75 pounds). NOw on to the next one---at 100 pounds I get to have a full body massage.
I can't wait!!!!

Weather here tonight was warm and muggy and I was really hoping for a rain shower while I walked, but now such luck. BUt I do walk a bridge over the harbor and that had a nice breeze- until I realized not only was I going up the only incline in town, but I was walking into the breeze, working against me!!!!

I am really gonna have to look for that spice cake, sounds good. I bought the stuff for smoothies tonight. BUt a nice change once in a while.

Karen...while remodeling you can be sure of one thing....very few show up when they should be there.

PLease don't feel slighted, but I need to go to day, I am almost falling asleep while I am typing.

Have a great day tomorrow
Laurie

GOOD THURSDAY MORNING EVERYONE!

Just got in from doing the usual 4.5 miles, did 17 jogs in 52:20-now it's time to cool down!!!!

I've been very lax on drinking enough water these past few days and I can definitely see and feel a difference. I'm not saying this to sound proud of myself, quite the contrary, I'm posting this so I can be accountable and to say in writing that today, I am going to make SURE I drink enough water! I've had maybe 2 glasses of water in the last 3 days-other than that, the only other liquids I've had is milk-NOT a good thing! I can feel it too-esp with the exercise I'm doing and the heat outside. Def. doesn't help in the dookie department either. Some times I just have no desire to drink water and if I try, I just gag on it-but as I sit here and write, I've already downed a half liter of water, so I'm onto a good start:)

THOUGH, another thing against me is, even though it's totally SB LEGAL, that spice cake was calling my name and just wouldn't shut up yesterday! I ate waaaaay too much of it. There's one small piece left, wrapped up and stuck in the bowels of my freezer. I think I need to take a brake from baking!!!

I am going through papers today, trying to get my tax papers together to do them before Aug. 15th and I came upon my LAB REPORT from Aug. 12th of 1999, 7 months before starting SB. I compared some of the numbers of my lab report from Feb. of this year, almost a year of doing SB and was surprised at the difference.

Triglycerides were 72 in Feb. 40
Cholesterol was 168 in Feb. 177
HDL was 57 in Feb. 67
LDL was 97 in Feb. 102

Okay all you nurses (like you NANCE)-so, what do these numbers mean???

When BOB was here we went to Normans, a fresh market and I found the MONSTERA DELICIOUSA that I have been dying for. Today it started to ripen-it's delicious! Here's a site that shows a picture of it with a discription. If you happen upon one in your area, do try it!!!! Just click on the link below:

http://tropiquality.com/pages/monstera.html

The only thing is, I haven't a clue if it's SB LEGAL!!!! Thank goodness it's a fruit, and not chocolate!!!!! You can only eat a little bit at a time anyhow, it ripens a little each day. The green on the outside looks like niblets of corn and they fall off as it ripens. Down here I paid $2.49 for one-it's about 11" long.

ALSO, I had no idea that FINN CRISP makes a CARAWAY flavor. BOB and I strolled into a German Delicatessen by the ME market and found it there-they are better than the original!!! And I bought a low-carb pasta product-made by DUE AMICI, I thought it was awful, so don't waste your money, at least that's my opinion.

LAUREN is due home tomorrow evening-these 4 weeks went way too fast, for me and here-before you know it-SCHOOL will be back in session!!! The kids start on August 27th, Michael's b.day.

TODAY IS RECIPE DAY so I'll get a few recipes on the board later on today.

KAREN, hope the workers show today-and don't make too much of a mess in the house;) Pizza, hmmm, okay, now that you spilled the beans and confessed, tell us what that experience was like-I can't imagine having a piece of pizza again, it's been so long! I was spoiled from owning our pizzeria and knowing what goes into them that I don't think I'll ever eat it again unless I make it-heck, if I WOULD indulge in pizza, it better be the best in town!!!!

LAMAP, CONGRATULTIONS!!!! What a great milestone you set, and what a great way to reward yourself!!! That's wonderful. I like that idea of getting something but not being able to wear or use it until you hit a goal. That body massage sounds great as well-I've always wanted one and in fact, my Mother was going to give me one for my bday a few years ago-I just couldn't do it, but now, I'd give it a try (I don't like people touching my fat, makes me think of them kneading dough). I commend you for working so hard for something you want so badly, actually, you worked hard to two things, to lose more weight AND for the new watch-a "double whopper", so to speak:D

Okay, time to go back to the papers-have a few things to get done today, so I'll check back in with you all sometime later today.

Toodles!:)

Debbie
194/127.5/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!

Just noticed that there is a new announcement from Suzanne from 3FC's and wanted to pass it along to those of you who venture on the board this morning:


Avatar problem, and scheduled upgrade (08-09-2001 until 08-10-2001)
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Hello,

We've been alerted by a helpful member that the 'change avatar' page is not functioning. We will close the forum for a brief period today to process a minor upgrade and to fix the avatar problem (hopefully). The forum will close at 1pm ET and will be down for approximately 30 minutes to an hour.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Thanks,
Suzanne and Jennifer

Just wanted to give you a heads up that the board will be down sometiime this afternoon:)

Howdy Girls!!!!

How is everyone doing????? Not too many post lately!!! Where is everyone???

Deb
Good chatting with you this morning! Cant wait til we get together!!! I'm so excited!

BOBHow's the mouth???? Feeling better yet? Did you take some mug shots with Debs? Do you have a scanner? Do you have access to a scanner? We need to start e.mailing again. Do the horses driving the wagon swim, because I went off the deep end and need to get retrived! I'm planning on having a perfect SB day today. Got to get on track before the Dungeon Master arrives!

Frog
Last I hear you were a size 10 and now a size 8??? YOU GO GIRL!!!! That is awesome!

SEF
Are you back from that vacation of your yet or not???????

Sparkle
Brian...who's Brian. I didn't here about this romance? Where did you met, what's the skinny?????

Quilter
WHERE ARE YOU???????? On a Jane Austen movie marathon?
We need to know that you are alive, please post or I'm going to call 911!

VIVMy only advice when you are feeling blue is to say prayers to God to help you 1). Give you strength 2).Make you apprecaite the things you have 3).Help you realize that things will change and 4). If all else fails, she your doctor. You might temporarily need some meds to help you through your situation.
Happens to the best of us, trust me!

FLY
Last I heard was something about purchaing a red dress.......did you go to the reunion or is that this weekend???? I miss my bud!
What have you been up to???

MelfI still remember that I haven't remembered to post MY
tabouli recipe!!! Sorry. I'll be getting back in my normal mind set soon!

PURPLE & LINMAE
WELCOME!!!! Hope you both stick around and get to know all of us crazy people. Great support at this sight!

To everyone else......I'm running out of coffee and the brain cells aren't functioning. I didn't mean to miss you intentionally! But I send my love and wish you a great SB day!

Gotta jump in the shower and get to work! Adios!

Did y'all think I'd fallen off the planet:?: Well, almost--my computer went haywire this weekend. I decided this would be a good time to install windows 2000, and it worked beautifully except for one small tiny almost insignificant problem--IT WOULDN'T RECOGNIZE MY MODEM!!!! I have been off the information superhighway since Friday--and let me tell you I was gettign desperate! I missed y'all so much! Last night wef inally threw in the towel and reinstalled Windows 98--and presto--I have a modem again!

Now that I'm back among the living, I've had a pretty good week--program wise. It's my TOM so the scale still hasn't moved--but it didn't go up--which I take as a good sign! Hopefully when this week is over it will begin to move downward. :smug:

I had to go to an ice cream social last night where we wereasked to bring something cold. I made a killer cheesecake--SBl egal of course! No one could believe there was no sugar in it. :lol:

I tried to read all the posts for the week, but it is hard to respond to everyone when you get so far behind. I did see that BOB barely escaped the dungeon before the epizooties set in. I hope you are better now.

Got to go. I have a rehab session for the knee and then I'm going to the gym. I'll try to getback on later today and post the cheesecake recipe.

Susan
300/241/150
July 10, 2000

--ps--welcome to our newcomers!

Okay, is this three days in a row for me? Unheard of, I better go stick my head in the sand again, LOL....

Hot as H*ll again here today - Little DS's camp is taking them bowling, so I'm glad they'll be somewhere cool for a while....All I can manage to do with him after camp is VEG in the a/c at home - after 7 hours at camp, I let him watch TV (NOT a habit in our house!) and he thinks he is getting away with murder!:s: He is tooo cute. He says he enjoys being a "lonely" child when his brother is at camp! :lol:

Need to get myself motivated to do stuff around the house. AFter 6 hours here at work I am mentally drained (from lack of stimulation). Awful. I really appreciate it when I get motivated, then I'm like a whirlwind. Waiting for boards for the painting in my bedroom...found my discontinued Pottery Barn sheers on Ebay! and found PB rods tucked away in the back of the store, discounted by 33%. I didn't wnat to make the bedroom too girly, so a Pottery Barn/whitewashed/clean look is on tap. Also got my lamps on Ebay. What did we every do without it?

DEB - Where did Lauren go to camp? The smoothes - I meant your milk/ice concoctions - maybe they weren;t posted oin the RCP board - I tried making one yesterday with skim/ice and strawberry extract and it stunk! So give me a refersher, please! Re: water....have you tried flavored seltzer? That helps me sometimes...also, I bought a case of Sams water from Walmart, drank all the water, then refilled the bottles and keep them in the fridge...I always grab one headed out the door and it helps me to unconsciously sip. Stick the bottles in the dishwasher and they're good for another round! Maine is 4 hours from us, to where Harrison's camp is. Seems really far but the drive is not bad, esp when DH is driving and I am napping! :D

Frog - I just love capris. For some reason they make me feel very very skinny! So congrats on sliding into yours!

Karen - Listen, girl, I slip up on pizza occassionally. It is veyr hard for me not to, with two little kids and a DH that doesn't cook. That and sushi are my two sins. As long as you get right back OP, it's not the greatest sin ever! Overcome (hey, where is SHE?) used to take along a WW pita or something and then scrape the toppings off the regular pizza. That doesn't sound great to me, but it IS inventive and might work for you!

Laurie - Congrats on your mini goal!!! That massage will be awesome -- just a few months away!

Nance - Thanks for the warm words. :^: The GYN did put me on new BCPs, supposed to help with the PMS. Now of course I have a call into him because I am flipping out that they'll make me gain weight, which the others didn't. It's always something, huh>???

Susan - would love to see that cheesecake recipe. I am due for something rich and creamy!

Now I can tell you I will NOT post gaain till Monday but I WILL be readin the posts. It's good to be back. :smug:

Viv
146/134/128/?

Hey All:wave:

Well, I did what I said I would do, I drank enough water-feels like I'm a darned dam! I've had over 2.5 liters of water, and I'm stopping before I burst!!!!:eek:

I went to WILD OATS today, they carry the FEARN CAKE MIXES, but of course, they don't carry the SPICE one I wanted to get more of-oh well.

NANCE, glad we got our chat-remember, I'll be calling you tonight;) I took a couple pics of/with BOB, have to take the roll over to be developed-probably tomorrow.

FILLISE, of course you were missed!!!! Always wonder why people go MIA. I cringe at the thought of not having my computer working-something that seems to happen to me but not for too long of a period of time-usually once a year I have a major problem and I know how it feels to be in withdrawls!!! Glad you were able to get back on with your old system. That's great the scale didn't go up during TOM, mine's gone up 3lbs so far-usually it takes me 2-3 weeks to get back down to were I was before TOM, so it's time for me to be patient-not one of my best qualities. Can't wait to see your cheesecake recipe-sounds yummy!!!!

VIV, you just make me proud!!!! Lauren is in upstate Fl, outside of Ocala-in the middle of nowhere-about 5 1/2 hours from home! Oh, okay, now I know what you are talking about, the shakes! I put 1 1/2 packs of STEVIA, 1 tsp of carob, 1/2 tsp of coffee extract and about a cup of crushed ice, along with a cup of skim milk and let it whirl in the blender til smooth-nothing fancy, nothing hard. Thanks, but don't care for seltzer, of course, unless it has chocolate syrup in it-haven't had that since I was really little! I just take my bottle of water with me where ever I go, don't like cold water-room temp for me!

Oye, the potty is calling my name again!!!!!!!

Will check in later!!!

Debbie
194/127.5/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

Hi everyone

Sorry I missed WIW but had a very busy day at work yesterday and was pooped when I got home. Didn't even have time to lurk while at work. (That sucks!) Also I was still up 4 pounds from last week (after a weekend away) so didn't really feel like posting. This morning was a little better, I am down two pounds from yesterday to 202 pounds. I've really been at the water to-day, spent half the day on the potty.

Haven't exercised much this week as it has been too darn hot. It is still 96 degrees, plus being very humid. I was just out to the library and was glad to get back home again. I did do 6 miles on the SB on Tuesday evening. Maybe will get in a session later this evening.

Deb - Here's an article on cholesterol which I found. It explains it much better than I could. Your results all appear to be in the normal range - I assume the last figure is the latest result?

Cholesterol is a fat-like substance in the blood which, if elevated has been associated with heart disease. Less than is recommended by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

Total Cholesterol: A high cholesterol in the blood is a major risk factor for heart and blood vessel disease. Cholesterol in itself is not all bad, in fact, our bodies need a certain amount of this substance to function properly. However, when the level gets too high, serious problems can result. Levels of 200 or more are too high for good health. Levels of 240 and above are considered high risk, and may indicate the need for cholesterol lowering medication. A low fat diet and regular exercise are recommended. As the level of blood cholesterol increases, so does the possibility of plugging the arteries due to cholesterol plaque build-up. Such a disease process is called "hardening of the arteries" or atherosclerosis. When the arteries feeding the heart become plugged, a heart attack may occur. If the arteries that go to the brain are affected, then the result is a stroke.
There are three major kinds of cholesterol, High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) , Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL), and Very Low Density Lipoprotein (VLDL).

LDL Cholesterol is considered "bad cholesterol" because cholesterol deposits form in the arteries when LDL levels are high. An LDL level of less than 130 is recommended, 100 is ideal, values greater than 160 are considered high risk and should be followed up by your physician. Those persons who have established coronary or vascular disease may be instructed by their doctor to get their LDL Cholesterol well below 100. You should ask your doctor which LDL target he or she wants for you.

HDL cholesterol is a ‘good cholesterol’ as it protects against heart disease by helping remove excess cholesterol deposited in the arteries. High levels seem to be associated with low incidence of coronary heart disease. Should be greater than 40.

Triglyceride is fat in the blood which, if elevated, has been associated with heart disease, especially if over 500 mg. High triglycerides are also associated with pancreatitis. Triglyceride levels over 150 mg/dl may be associated with problems other than heart disease. Ways to lower triglycerides: 1) weight reduction, if overweight; 2) reduce animal fats in the diet: eat more fish; 3) take certain medications your physician can prescribe; 4) get regular aerobic exercise; 5) decrease alcohol and sugar consumption-alcohol and sugar are not fats, but the body can convert them into fats then dump those fats into your blood stream.

VLDL (very low density lipoprotein) is another carrier of fat in the blood.

For more info check out the following website:

http://www.lifeclinic.com/focus/cholesterol/about_it.asp

Have to stop for now. Will continue later.

Marie.

EVENING EVERYBUDDY!!! :D


Just finished having some garlic pot roast and some fresh
green beans YUMMMMMMMY

OHHHHHH I'm so MAD.....President SHRUB is prempting BIG BROTHER!!! They better pick up and do the whole show..TONIGHT IS CRUCIAL!!!!

NANCY Yes, thanks...my mouth does feel somewhat better. I am able to sit up and take nourishment without too much trouble! :s:
Feel free to start that email back up at any time. I don't check my home mail at work, so during the week up until 1:30 your time, you can get me at work...on the weekends? ANYTIME!
I check in a lot during the weekend days....SO AFRAID I'LL MISS SOMETHING!! ;)
I'm geared, and believe me, you will be too after the DUNGEON MASTER arrives...I'm not sure if she can get all of the whips and cuffs thru the security at the airport...you might get a break there...
SNAPSHOT???? OH MY GAWD!!! I look like a puffed up toad with this extra poundage on me since I've quit smoking....BUT THAT'S COMING OFF....RIGHT DEB??? ;)

VIV The HUMMUS that I made is from DEB'S recipe.
I can send it to you if it's not on the recipe board. IT'S GREAT, and I've got everyone in my office eating it.....TALK ABOUT A ROOM FULL OF HOT AIR!!! :s:

SUSAN SOrry about your computer problems. I've been there and done that...I feel so detached when that happens.
We can easily swing by and pick you up...listen for the honking

KAREN You do know that the WACAMAW is gone too in Myrtle Beach? All of them have closed down...no more good deals! It's hard for me to remember when they weren't around. They just got too big for their britches

LAURIE CONGRATS....GIRLFRIEND you have done so well.
I'm going to have to get you to do the "local butt kicking" when I can't get down to Debbie...You are doing so good at this.
I need your MOMENTUM!!!

QUILTER I BETTER NOT CATCH YOU IN THE BAKERY AT KROGER!!!! I'VE GOT SOMEONE OUT LOOKING FOR YOU...
You aren't safe anywhere

Ladies....I'm off to lurk at other places...


BOB

Hello!!!! back from my "relaxing" vacation! HA!!!!! Weather was great kids were "so-so" and I was "so-so"!! LOL. After getting to the beach and finding my son (sis picked him up at camp and delivered!) We just hung out and went to lunch on Sat. SUn Mon Tues i walked for an hour every morning!!!!!!! Was proud of me! we walked alot in the day in general too. Back and forth to the beach and around the boardwalk. I didn't get any ice cream while at the beach!!!!!!!! has some licks and tastes but not my own!!!! I was pretty much on program brought some nuts and my wheat pitas, my chili i made before i left. The only thing i did eat was baked tortia chips and salsa, but i needed a treat. Had some salt water taffy (which came with a tummy ache!) and some other junky candy but i can say I tryed!! Trying to be good for the party this week end!!!! On Tues we went to the White Mountains in N.H. That was good we brought our kids to a theme park there -one i went to as a child!!! I did get my own ice cream there!!! well yogurt. It was a little harder to control my eating there because we had no kitchen. I tryed! No excersise except walking around the park for 8 hrs in 95 degree heat! LOL Today i am home and plan on a walk. Enough about me!!!! I did read the posts from the week!! Yeah on the weigh ins! I didn't weigh i also had my TOM on vacation! lucky me! Its done and i plan on getting on the scale tomorrow.

Deb-sounds like BOB survived!

Viv- Where in ME is your son? my kids go to camp in ME also! Its good for them to get out and try and do it on there own! Miss you on the board and glad to see you here!!!! We are here for you!

Thanks for the well wishes on my vacation!!!! Gotta go make dinner! YUCK! I need my salad!!!!!! Will post more tomorrow!!!!

RHONDA

201.2/13??/135

Hi again

Bob - Please pick me up for the wagon ride and make sure you tie me down real well SO I CAN'T GET OFF.

Chris - Welcome back. So glad to hear that you had a good vacation. Sounds like it was just what you needed and you even managed to lose a pound. WOW. I visited the Luray Caverns a few years ago. Very impressive.

Fillise - Sure you were missed. Doesn't it suck when the computer is down.

Deb - I went to the library to-day and picked up 'A Taste of Lebanon' and a couple of other cookbooks. So that will be my project this evening trying to sort out some recipes. It will also give me something to read while I am pedalling on the SB. I've just started buying Finn Crisp and they have ground caraway seeds listed in the ingredients although it doesn't mention caraway seeds on the front label. Is this the one you are talking about or is there another one with the whole seeds in it? I checked out the site for the MONTSTERA. It sounds delicious. I'll have to keep my eyes open and see if I can find it in the store here.

Lamap - Congratulations on reaching your 'mini goal' although I consider losing 75.5 lbs a MAXIMUM ACHIEVEMENT. Enjoy wearing your new watch and I am sure it won't be too long before you'll get that massage.

Ldblond - I hope everything goes well with your surgery and congrats on the three pound loss.

Viv - Sorry to hear about what's happening with your Dad. Hope you can get him the help he needs. I find that exercise helps if I am feeling down. Either go for a walk or a swim. Getting the endorphins moving does improve the mood even if it doesn't take your problems away.

Solshine - Glad to hear you are back down to 200. I am sure it will dip down again once you get back to your exercise routine. That's great news on getting your cholesterol down.

Belinda- Sounds like you are having a stressful time although it sounds like you are not letting it affect your eating if you can turn your back on all those goodies. Sorry to hear about your Mom. Hope she isn't too sore from the fall.

Rhroo- Glad you had a good vacation. I've just skimmed over your post as it came up just before I was ready to post. Will finish reading it later.

Well it's time to get downstairs and get on that SB. I have to do it quick while my ds is out as it is in his computer room.

Bye for now. :wave:

Marie.

OKAY....the train just pulled into the station

In my mind, I'm so CARB SCARED....or should I say BRAINWASHED?
How can I get this nonsense to BE GONE FROM MY MIND?

It's been the rage for so long to do high protein low carb and I KNOW, I KNOW we DON'T FOLLOW that
program....but the fear is still there....

Debbie has told me that I need to eat 281 grams of carbs per day.
In my little PHOBIC MIND, that a lot!

HELP.....I NEED TO BE DEPROGRAMED FROM THE UGLY CARB MONSTER THAT IS RARING UP IN MY FACE!!

I'm having a hard time coming up with a menu because of this...:(


ANY SUGGESTIONS????

BOB

BOB - Wacaama closed? I was there in April. Too bad. Why should you be scared of carbs? What were you eating when you were on program and losing? Repeat those meals for starters and then branch out. You bring that wagon around and we'll plan some menus! LOL

Windows and door are in, however, the windows aren't wrapped, the screen door isn't on, and the bay window won't go in until Monday. I spent the whole day in my gargage (95 degrees and 90% humidity) staining the woodwork for the bay window and then putting on the first coat of varnish. I'm glad I have until Sunday to finish that project. We got rain tonight as the cold front came in. 70s tomorrow. YIPPEEEEE!!!!.

Bedtime - catch all of you later!

Karen

Good Friday Morning Everyone!:wave:

Geez, I can't believe it's Friday already, where does the time go? Lauren is due home this evening, seems like she just left. Guess I will take her to Outback for dinner tonight-feed the child some real food-definitely better than eating at home!

The scale is up ANOTHER 1.5lbs for a total of 4lbs from my low. I went into a feeding frenzy last night, from about 5pm til I fell asleep (Eli gives foot massages that just wipe me out). I don't know what got into me, but it's like I couldn't stop eating. Of course, it was all SB LEGAL just too much of too many things. I vowed to be better today. I don't like seeing the scale up like this at all!

Got in my walk today, no jogs. Didn't feel like going, esp. after seeing what the scale had to say, but out I went since I figured I really needed to go after the frenzy!

ROSALIE, glad to see the scale moving back down again-hope I can say the same tomorrow! Thanks for the info on the cholesterol and what the numbers mean-it made a bit more sense to me. Let me know what you finally decide to make from the Taste of Lebanon-the recipes in her book really are the best I've found, and easy too. The FINN CRISPS, the caraway says caraway on the box, it's red and yellow. The original ones are in a red box, doesn't mention caraway anywhere on it. I looked at 2 different sites on the web that carry FINN CRISPS and both sites showed different ones than I have-so they must package things differently for different parts of the world, or so it seems.

BOB, you have everyone eating hummus at work-boy, you all must stink up a storm! Have you made any on your own, or are you still working on the ones we made here? I did post it on the recipe board, so everyone who wants to try it can help stink up the world! Glad to hear your mouth is doing better! Narda, trust me, enjoy the carbs you're allowed while you can, remember, as you start losing, you'll have to adjust those carbs and they will get less and less as time goes on. Are you using the new journals yet?????

RHOO, sounds like you had a good time wherever you go. Good luck when you finally do jump on the scale.

I gotta run, so much to do today! I'm actually going to go do my taxes today-wish me luck that I don't have to pay anything out--I have no money!!!!

I'll check in with you all sometime later. Have a wonderful weekend!

Debbie
194/128.5/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

Howdy!

It's Friday!! YIPEE!!!

It's been a long week!!!! Glad it's coming to an end. My girlfriend and I are going to my favorite scrapbooking store tomorrow! Can't wait! Can never have enough supplies!

BOB
Our computers have been down at work for forever, which really puts a cramp in my style! I know you'll be checking the board at least, but it's not exactly the same as being able to buzz you loud and clear up close and personal! What's this about a journal Debbie mentioned. You better fill me in on ALL the detox details! So you've been motivated and OP since the visit? I'm up, up and away. Only 1.5 pounds away from my start on SB. Been out of control and need my buddy!!!! P.S. What Ms. Congeniality last night, cute!

Rosalie
Hot....you think where you are is HOT????? Trying living in THE DESERT!!! Plus it's been humid! Icky. Thunder clouds keep building up and teasing us, but no rain. I haven't forgot that I owe you the last portion of the romance story....Maybe I can get organized this weeked on line!

Rhroo
Glad you had a good vacation. Hope you took some mug shots to post for those of us who HAVEN"T HAD A VACATION so we can live vicariously through you! How did the hubby do staying OP while away?

Solshine
What's up????? How's everything going at work? Must feel weird to be one of the survivors of the companies re-structuring.

Yikes!!! I got to get to work!!!!!! Talk with you gals later!!!!
Have a great SB Day!

I actually posted last night and it disappeared! Oh well.

The cheesecake recipe is on the recipe board.

I'll be back later--gotta go do something

Susan

OK--I'm back. I don't know what happened to last night's post. Oh well.

I'm hoping my TOM will hurry up and pass. I have a horrible time with my cycle and am retaining water like no body's business. I'm up to 244 today--but know that three lbs of that is water. Ick!

I'm still trying to get everything loaded on my computer again. We had to wipe the hard drive clean and start over. What fun.

I responded to some folks last night, but don't have time to do it again this morning. I'm hoping to have some time to write to everyone this weekend.

Have a good day everyone!

Susan
300/244:mad: /150
July 10, 2000

I'm waiting to hear that horn in my driveway!

Haven’t had much time to interact here, been very busy with work and the gym, back to real life! This is another quick check-in.

Purple Delight, WELCOME TO THE FORUM! It is a great blessing that your husband is supportive in your efforts.

Debbie, thanks for the welcome back. What I was trying to say last time was that I spent about half the week OFF program, and it didn’t hurt me PHYSICALLY because I was 1 ½ pounds lighter after vacation. Not to mention I had a lot better time than if I had stuck to my protein powder shakes and eggs like at the beginning. I think it’s actually good for the body to vary the routine on occasion. The real danger of going off program was psychological. It’s important for me to put myself through these little tests because this way of eating is for LIFE, and if I crumble at the first sign of imperfection then I’ll never be successful. My pattern in the past would be to exercise remarkable self-control (like fasting for days) and then when my body naturally cried for food, feeling bad about myself. Now I’m learning that I can change the routine and that I WILL get back to it, although I had my fears and guilt at the time.

Kymn, I will answer your letter when I have a chance!

Nancy, thanks for asking. Fortunately my love life is not nearly as complicated as it seems to be. ;) Brian was my boyfriend in Hawaii 1 ½ years ago and we went out for almost two years before he got this assignment in DC. When it boils down to it, he was/is my only real romantic relationship. Of course things have been very rocky as we both had a lot of growing up to do. We both have a firm commitment to our jobs/locations for the next 4 years, so there is no way we can be together. We love each other but have to take things one day at a time. We had a nice week together. I guess you could say it’s the perfect relationship – just a very short one! (I heard that in a beer commercial once.)

:-)

I decided not to weigh myself today as I’m still breathless with the 147.5, 2 days ago and don’t want to hear any news to the contrary! But I had a lovely, complete upper body workout this morning. My clothes are definitely looser now! I can OFFICIALLY fit a size 10 dress now, because I had 2 dresses that were non-stretchy (very unforgiving) that strangled me to death even though I could zip them, and now they both fit! I feel elated but a bit weird, like here goes another identity shift. Before vacation I was barely dressing myself and doing my hair for work, and all this week I bothered to wear dresses and do my hair, and eye makeup. (I bought some new eye shadow and some black liquid eyeliner, which made a big difference in my look.) Does anyone else feel really different just from getting dressed up and putting on makeup?

My best bud in NC had a TON of slinky dresses back from our hoochie-mama days in Waikiki. They are stuck in her kid’s closet now. She used to be a lot smaller than me, and now I fit all her dresses and she doesn’t. So I tried on all her dresses and ended up taking only three of them: a sporty black-and-white number, a textured knit in baby-blue, and a VERY tiny “little black dress” in a textured fabric. I had bought a black and white dress some months ago because it reminded me of the one she had, and I liked it. Now I have both of them in my closet and it feels kinda weird.

Things are starting to get very exciting because every two or three pounds make a noticeable difference in my body now. I’m very motivated right now despite a lot of challenges in my life right now. I am focusing my energies on my goals in my career and weight loss (or should I say weight transformation?) as well as define my goals spiritually, and with my family and social life (I’ve been neglecting that side of my life.) Concentrating on my goals keeps me focused and I hope, keeps the negative thoughts at bay. Not to mention learning to ask for help. That’s always been very hard for me.

Okay I have to go!

Love,

Chris

164/147.5/139 (Only 8.5 pounds to go ‘till goal!)

I'm going to have to post and run but I read everyone's posts and I PROMISE to try to get back on this week-end - I have soo much I want to say, but soooo little time!

SPARKLE So glad to have you back!!

BOB It's good to have the healthy, motivated, wagon drivin' BOB back!! Menu ideas.......a typical day for me - Breakfast: 1 cup Uncle Sam, 1 cup blueberries, 1 cup skim milk (or Westbrae Soy Milk), 3 egg whites (non-stick frying pan) for breakfast - mid morning: 1 cup cherries, 1 serving size container thingy of cottage cheese or non flavored, non-fat yogurt (w/1 splenda) - lunch: pita sammich with veggies or salad with lots of turkey or chicken - mid afternoon: apple and protein shake (1 scoop protein with water) - dinners: vary

MARIE Thanks for the info on cholesterol. Here's mine 5/12/01 and 7/8/01 results

Triglycerides 96 --- 146 (no idea why skyrocketed like this)
HDL 62 --- 59
LDL 237 --- 131
VLDL 19 --- 29
LDL/HDL Ratio 3.8 --- 2.2
Total 319 --- 220

They've kept me on the Zocor. So hopefully it'll continue to get better.

NANCE GOOD LUCK IN THE DETOX DUNGEON!!

DEBBIE - this could be a new business for you. The travelling Detox Diva!!

Have a great evening everyone!!!

P.S. I cheated and got on the scale --- 198 this morning!!!

:wave:

I have survived the work week. Came home sooooo tired after my 12 hr shifts that I didn't even turn on the puter. Slept in this am until daughter called about Daxton being home sick with his dad,,,had a virus wanting me to go get him so I've been wiping up vomit & changing dirty diapers all day. He's down for a nap rigfht now, so I thought I'd take a moment to post.

The scale has been good to me this week. WIW was 146, but this am was my all time low of 144!!! . I am soooo excited to be down that close to goal.

Do you know what that means??? I'd like to tell you!!! Three years ago this month I came home from the hospital weighing 194 lbs. It was my second round with Thrombophlebitis. My triglicerides were above 470, Cholesterol above 250. I had the SB book & had thought about doing it, but had not decided until that day that I actually would. A friend of mine came over that afternoon baring gifts of WW pasta & brown rice. She is a diabetic & she helped convince me that I could do this. I lost 38 lbs within 6 months if I remember correctly. Then I kind of staled & stayed at a comfortable weight og 156-160 for about a year before I got too laxed & went off program, gaining back about 18 lbs. I got back OP in January & found this board the same week. Over the past 3 years, then, I have lost 50 lbs!! Now I know that many of you on this board have lost more than this & I admire you all for it because I know what kind of struggle it is to lose it & maintain it. Reaching this all time low is a trill for me & it is an inspiration for me also to continue & reach goal. Since I have proven to myself that I CAN do it, I am as determined to maintain it after I do reach the goal. I feel better, I know I look better, (my DH tells me so!) :) ;) & I have accomplished something that is important to me.

So those of you who are struggling, keep on keeping on. The struggle gets easier once you set your mind to it & realize that you are worth it. There will always be things that we wish we could have, but do we really need those things? NO!! Not if they are bad for for & will keep us from reaching our goals.

Ok, I'll get off my soapbox now. Have a nice day all!!! :wave:

Purple--Yes, that used to happen to me. Every once in a while there would be a blank gray area at the bottom, and I didn’t have any posts there to read. This is the only web site that ever happened to do that for me. But I got a faster computer and cable modem, so don’t have that prob. any more. Try the suggestion of switching browsers.

Debbie--What is the brand of that spice cake? Somehow I missed it in all the posts. I’d like to try it and could probably find it at Chamberlains. Oops, I see in a later post that it is FEARN. Is that right? I usually type all my posts in my word processing program that I keep open, right along with the SB page. Then when I read the posts I can click back and forth to reply before I forget what I want to say. I’ve never lost a post that way, either, because I just copy and paste onto the message spot on the reply page.

Karen2000--It’s hard to imagine temps that high in Wisc. I think you have it as hot up there as we have here in Orlando. It’s in the low 90’s here, but the humidity is high. It actually is a fairly normal summer, except that we have had so many overcast days, more than normal. Very gloomy many days, but if it brings the rain, I don’t mind. We need lots more rain to replenish the aquifer, the underground water supply.

Debbie--I am constantly amazed and encouraged by your times for your 4.5 mile route. I have been doing 3 miles at about the same time you do your whole route. So it will spur me on to just walk faster. I figured that you do about 10mph which is the training time I used to run when I did jogging years ago. My fastest time was 8mph. And that was in a race! You ought to consider entering a 3 kilometer race in Miami somewhere. They can be fun and give you a goal for all your work. My knees are not up to par, so racing is no longer an option for me. Also, I used to get shin splints really bad, so that is also a hinderance. But I bet you could do really well. They have a women’s 3 K race here in Winter Park in the spring. Women only and they give everyone a gift (usually a violet or some plant).

Fillise--I hope you posted that cheesecake recipe!!!! It sounds wonderful. Oh, now I see on your latest post that it is up. Thank you, thank you.

I’ve been walking on the TM about 3 miles every day. I try to time when I walk with some program that I like to watch on TV. It’s either “Little House on the Prairie” at 10 am., “Matlock” at noon, or “Trading Spaces” at 4. That’s a hoot of a show. Two couples trade houses for 2 days and they totally redo a room in their friend’s house. they have a designer to help, and also a carpenter, and a budget of $1000. It’s pretty interesting.

The golf is going OK. I think we are going out tomorrow so I can hit more balls. Wonder if the good me or the horrible me will be the one who shows up to hit? Then will probably walk on the TM at the workout center that they have at the golf club. We’re having marinated shrimp tonight, served over barley risotto. My info says barley is low on the GI scale, so I thought I’d try the recipe I found. Will let you know how it turns out.

I guess you are getting ready for the camping, Karen. Sorry we’ll miss each other. So near and yet so far.

EVENING EVERYBUDDY!!! :D


HUMMUS UPDATE!!!

I've got the people over at the COUNTY COURT CLERK'S office eating DEB'S HUMMUS!!!
My partner in crime at work got a container on Tuesday of what we made while I was in Miami...WELL...her husband says it's the best he's every had EVER and has now turned everyone on to it over there in the division he works in.....
DEB Better bottle this stuff....you wouldn't have to worry about paying your taxes~~~ :smug:


NANCY The journals that Debbie refers to....We went to the $.99 store and they had these notebooks 2 for $.99 and I stocked up on them. We decided that they would be perfect for me to journal in...BETTER STOCK UP.....she's big on them!
Sorry you're off line at work...We're being POLICED and I don't get on too much...EMAIL is fine, so when you get back on line, click me out a note! and don't hesitate to keep them little fingers clicking until you go home...REMEMBER, I'm home three hours before you leave for your home! I usually hit the computer around 6pm (3pm your time)...then by all means, after you get home, sometimes I'm on late...

KAREN Yes, my DEAR....WACAMAW is GONE!!!
I know, I know, I should be able to slip right back on track, but I've had a rough time doing it..Can't tell you for the life of me WHY I CAN'T GET BACK IN THE WAGON!!! I'm going to have to get back on my chicken and green bean regeime...

MELF {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{CONGRATS}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
Wish I could get you some of this BBQ sauce that I got in Miami.
YOU WOULD LOVE IT....It's great on chicken!!!

SOL MY GAWD Don't give the DUNGEON MASTER any IDEAS...
Thanks for the menu...I'm about to buy some blueberries tomorrow....PUBLIX has them for $.99 a container....Deb just paid $1.50 last week....hope she doesn't see this...
You should stock up and freeze them. I do them per container in a quart size zip lock freezer bag..lay them flat and let them freeze...then you can take out what you need...YUMMMMMM


OKAY.......FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE MARATHON :dizzy:

1. 3000 MILES TO GRACELAND
2. THE GIFT
3. THE MEXICAN
4. VARIAN'S WAR

I'll let you know....


BOB

Hey ladies, just lurking for a moment and wanted to post and say a quick hi to keep my ratio up!

Mary - congratulations to you for reaching this low. It's an added bonus when your health is so positively affected.:D Keep it going, girl!

BOB - OK, OK, I need to go check the recipe board, I am having major hummus cravings now!!! Are you still smoke free?

Deb - my fridge doesn;tmake crushed ice, and my blender kinda freaks when I put ice cubes in there. I wonder how much an ice crusher is?:)

Everyone else - have a great weekend. We are headed up to Maine to pick up DS from camp. So, Sunday night starts sibling rivalry again! Can't wait! :( I miss him but am so happy for him that he is experiencing this milestone ......Did I ever mention that DH and I met at summer camp? I had been a camper there, he had only worked there, and it was my first year working....I took one look at him (very superficial, I am :s: ) and the rest is history. We know dozens of couples that met at this camp...:love: , got married. Many of them send their kids there now, and I went to college with the director. But, it's in NewYork State and mostly kids from NY and NJ.....I dunno, my kids are now New England Yankees....it just didn't sit right with me...

So I am sure you all wanted to know all that.:lol:

have a great weekend!

Viv
146/134/128/?

Mary, I am soooo happy for you and your all time low:spin: Also, thanks for the motivational speech to those of us that are a little out of sync right now -- including me..hmmmppppfff.


Let's do the HPAPPY DANCE for Mary:lol:

OK--three more weeks and it is football season!!!! I CANNOT believe that the summer is almost over!

Yesterday was kind of draggy. It has been cloudy here for most of the week and yesterday my butt juat wouldn't get into gear. Today I seem to have a little more pep. I'm going to workout this afternoon. That will make my three this week. I'm up to 30 minutes on the bike (rehab guy still doesn't want me on the treadmill--but the bike is growing on me. It's like I can feel my hips melting away with all that peddling). Then I'm going the weights for upper body. I'm about three weeks away from adding the lower body weights because of my knee. It's great to be working out again!;)

Deb--isn't TOM a b***h? I have terrible cycles and the doc has me on continuous bcps so that I am supposed to have TOM only once every three months--I wish someone would tell my body that. After YEARS of irregularity, by body seems to have some overwhelming need to bleed--regardless of the hormones. I'm sure that was more than y'all wanted to know!

BOB--glad to see the recovery is in progress. I find that I do better if I keep it simple--therefore I don't count anything--calories, carbs, fats, proteins--nothin! If it is acceptable I eat it and if it is bad I try to stay away from it. I know the structure of knowing exactly what you are putting in your body is good for a lot of people--but it just makes me think about food all the time--which makes me hungry all the time. I do better with the simpleton approach!:lol: How were the movies?

Congrats to all those who posted new lows this week. I'll be back with you soon!

Susan
300/241/150
July 10, 2000

Hello

Just got back from my walk.....should hae my head examined. Walking in florida in the middle of the afternoon. But I walk on a bridge over the harbor and there was a wonderful breeze. Probably the only one in my town right now....except that the thunderstorms are moving in, so that will bring some breezes.

Susan...I partially agree with you, I if spend a lot of time counting then I think more about food. But I do read alot of labels and kind of know what I taken in during the day.

Deb....here is a "it figures" for you. Went to the health food store here in town today and they now have both kinds of agave nectar on the shelf. After I went all over the west coast of Florida to find it. They have the light and the dark. I also found the cake mix you wrote about. I am sure that you probably use agave nectar instead of the honey.....how much???? and can you describe the smootie recipe here, I bought the stuff, but not sure about amounts, ect.

BOB, glad you had a good time with Deb, but sorry that you had to cut it short. I was thinking, you are only about 30-40 minutes away, if you want to meet for dinner sometime, I wouldn't mind driving up there. Think about it.

Melf...congrats on your accomplishments....Thanks for the encouragement. I need all I can get, I have a long way to go.

Well need to get going...taking my Mom out for her 79th birthday, and I for sure need to shower before I go.

Have a great evening.
Laurie

Hi Everyone!:wave:

Figured I better get on the board before you thought I was MIA!:)

Garage sales stunko today. Hardly any of them and the ones out there were junky. Would of been a good day for me to have mine instead of going out! I spent a whopping $2.75 for which I got 2 nighties, 2 Calphalon commercial pans, a Tupperware sandwich container and a universal remote. That's all! Speaking of my garage sale-going to try and make it on the 9th of Sept and see if any of the neighbors wants to do it along with me-the more the merrier!

Lauren got home last night, about7pm. She is so tanned and her voice is raspy due to Color War at camp. She had a great time. We have yet to tackle the laundry! She got a great letter from the head of the school board congratulating her for being in school every day, that out of the hundreds of thousands of kids in the Dade County School System, only 104 have this dubious destinction. I have to write a letter to him and find out why Michael doesn't get this recognition!

Scale is moving down again, at least it did today. I realized as I started to write this post that I have been at goal for 2 months now and have maintained my goal weight or have been under (mostly under). It amazes me that 2 months have passed by already since I reached goal and how easy it is to just continue on as I have been for almost 16 months.

FILLISE, I can tell you to WATCH OUT when those flood gates open up! :lol: I hate when I retain water, I can feel it so badly, but boy-oh-boy, when my body wants to get rid of it, it keeps me in potty heaven all day long! I can't believe you have so much trouble with your TOM. I use to not have periods ever on time, would go months without one-since I lost the weight, like clockwork now!

SPARKLE, seems your little self-test on vacation was successful. I do believe you did lots better than I ever would. I've already begun to plan ahead for our vacation next week. When you said "The real danger of going off program was psychological. It’s important for me to put myself through these little tests because this way of eating is for LIFE, and if I crumble at the first sign of imperfection then I’ll never be successful." it made me think of myself. I plan on not going off plan while I'm away-there's nothing that I can think of that I'd want to go off plan with-but your words REALLY made an impact on me-and I want to thank you for making me THINK! CONGRATS on the size 10 dress-honestly, from your pics, you look smaller to me! To answer your question, I always feel better when I put on make up and do my hair, but most of the week, it's au natural face (poor souls who have to look at me) and my hair pinned up. Can you believe you're so close to goal!!!! Keep up the great work!

SOL-YEAH! 198!!! WOO HOO!!! You go girl-detox dungeon doesn't need to make a stop at your house!!!!

MELF, hope Daxton is feeling better-usually Grandma's always make the little ones feel better. CONGRATS on your ALL TIME LOW!!! That's awesome news to hear!!! Before you know it, you'll be yelling GOALLLLL!!!!!!!!

GATOR, yes, it's FEARN that's the brand of the cake. I figured my BEST time ever was just under an 11 minute mile-I'd be dead if it were 10-but most of the time it's more-a bit under a 12 minute mile. I know I will never go into any type of a race, maybe a walk for a good cause, but I really don't enjoy the jogging-I just do it to vary my routine a little and get the heart rate up a bit a few days. You're barley and shrimp recipe sounds yummy!!!!!!!

BOB, you are too much-you're going to have the whole city of Sarasota stinking!!!! Time for you to start becoming famous for making it yourself-you know how now-you've got my secret recipe! :lol: I can't believe your Publix has blueberries so cheap-they are $1.69 at mine-paid $1.99 for raspberries today:eek: Highway robbery! How were the movies???

VIV, you're continuing to make me proud!:D Okay, no crushed ice, how about sticking some ice in a bag and throwing it on the floor? Hitting it with a hammer? Better than buying another appliance that is good for only one thing! Do you have a food processor????????

LAMAP, I'll have to agree with you about having your head examined for walking in the afternoon! It's so hot!!!!!!!!! Glad to see you found the agave. The difference between the two, as I understand it, is that the dark is a little bit stronger of a taste, nothing you'd probably notice though. For the cake mix, I used the same amount of agave as it called for honey. I lowered the temp of the over 25 degrees less than what the box says and I baked it for the full 35 minutes (I checked it after 30 minutes and it was still a bit too moist when I stuck a toothpick in it). Let me know if you make it what you think! The milkshake I make is nothing hard, or special-just about a cup of crushed ice, 1 cup milk, 1 1/2 packets of Stevia, 1 tsp carob and 1/2 tsp coffee extract (or any other extract you like). Whirl it around for a couple minutes, until sorta smooth and viola, that's it! I'd love for you and BOB to get to meet!!!!!!!! Hope you can plan a date!! Have a wonderful time with your Mom on her bday!!!

Okay gals, I'm outta here! Gonna try to go put a couple recipes on the board in a few. House is quiet, Michael and Lauren are at friends houses, Eli's at work til tonight!

I'll check in with you all later!

Toodles

Debbie
194/126.5/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

EVENING EVERYBUDDY!! :D


BOB has been out and about today....Still too many back to school shoppers for MY NERVES
Went to DILLARDS and found LIZ trouser socks originally 3 for $15
and they were half price....$7.50 right??? WRONG the idiot wanted me to pay $3 per pair and would honor the sign....Called her a CLIP ARTIST and left! :mad:
Went to WALMART...found a great electric skillet by GE that I'm going to get. Went to BURDINES to check out their sale before I purchase at WALMART, and will go back and get that one tomorrow.

MOVIE MARATHON PARTIAL RESULTS

1. 3000 MILES TO GRACELAND..........GRRRRRRRREAT!!

2. THE MEXICAN...............................SUUUUUUUUUCK S

Will watch the other two this evening before and after BIG BROTHER...Can't wait to see who gets nominated this week...
Is FROG still absent from her computer connection?

LAURIE I would love to meet you for dinner some time. We could do a happy medium and meet in VENICE. There is no way until after LABOR DAY for me though. I'm leaving to visit my Niece in Louisville, Ky on the 30th, but will be tied up before I go...I'll get in contact with you after I get back and we'll meet somewhere!

SUSAN Our first game is SEPT 2nd...CAN'T WAIT...I'll be in KY, but it will be on TV....My brother asked if I realized that he couldn't come to Cathy's to see me because if would conflict with his going to the game!!! THE PEOPLE IN MY FAMILY ARE ADDICTED TO FOOTBALL!! ME INCLUDED!!!

I'm off to watch THE GIFT...I'll let you all know how these other two movies are....

DEB There's a big ole gasous cloud hanging over the courthouse....You should see it...

BOB

Hi!! quick Hello! Still in vacation mode here soooooooo -sorry i am not posting! i have been lurking. Today was my friends 100 lb off party i told you about. It was fun played volleyball she was happy that she is sooooo loved! I posted a picture in the Gallery not the best but a pic!!! LOL I didn't do as well as planned with the food and paying now for it! I did get 5 days of regular excersise and one day of walking around a theme park ALL day! so that should help. Tomorrow is a new day right? I have another party to go to! woo hoo!!! a 16th bday party at my friend the chefs house.

Deb-glad Lauren got home o.k. I hate camp laundry I am in the middle of vacation laundry and camp laundry (we picked him up before we started our vacation!) Luckly his wasn't that bad! When are you going on your vacation??? when does school start?

Bob- how were the movies????
lamap-Happy Birthday to mommy! How was dinner???

Fillise- wooooo hooooo on the excersise and rehab!! You have the right attitude! When your ready you are going to rock!!! Keep up the great work!

viv- woooo hoooooo on the ratio!!!!! lol You didn't tell me where the camp was in Maine! My kids go to a camp in Raymond Me. I didn't meet my hubby there but met lots of nice people that i still see there now!!!! Hope you missed all that traffic i know when we went up it was horrid!

WELCOME PURPLE AND LYNMAE!!!! we are here for you!!!

Gator- wooooo hooo on the excersise!!!

Melf- 144 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!! that is awsome!!! your gonna pass me soon!!!!! keep it up. Sorry about the sick grandkids. Like i always say you are an awsome grandma!!!! Also you are an ispiration to us too!!!!!! keep it up! To goal and Beyond right?

Nance- I took some pics but gotta get them developed. We didn't get a vacation last year sooo this one was nice. Still the same worries -money and so on but i felt like we needed one even if it emptys the account!!!! When is the dungeon master comming???? Lucky you.! Hubby thought he gained weight on vacation but of course he didn't!!!! he is up to 24 lbs in 6 weeks not bad!!!! I am sure he will do good next week when he goes back to his plan!

Sparkle- YOu sound like you like your hard work and the results! You go girl you deserve it! You sound like you had a great time on your trip! Its nice to get new clothes for free! I just gave my bud (the 100 lb off one!) 4 trash bags of clothes!!!!! I love that feeling. I never want to wear them again!!!

O.k bed time gotta get up and make something for the party tomorrow and go to church (which i missed due to being away for 3 weeks now!) Hi to everyone i missed!!!!!

Rhonda
201.2/138?/135ish

Good Sunday Morning Everyone!:wave:

Got in my walk/jog early today-did the 4.5 miles in 52:50 and got in right before it started to pour.

Eli is off today, so as soon as we get ready and drop Lauren at her Dad's we'll probably head up to Broward for the day :spin: May take in a movie, lunch, just schmize around.

Scale moved down a little more today, so I'm happy. Still up 1lb from my low though.

BOB, you know, I would of put up a stink at the store with the socks-MGR!!!! So, there's a stink in Sarasota-funny how I can create a stink and not even be around to take the blame/credit for it! LOL! I'll be thinking of you today as we hit our fav. places in Broward:)

RHROO, thanks for posting that picture! I can see where the humidity does a number on your hair-like mine! Sounds like you had a nice time at the party. We are going next Sunday on vacation, flying into Vegas and staying there for two nights, then whizzing our way over to the unknown area of PALM DESERT to meet NANCE and stay with her and her family, and hopefully get to meet LDBLOND while we're there. I can't tell you how excited I am to FINALLY get to meet NANCE in person after all our e-mails, I/M's and telephone conversations!!! I'm taking the traveling DETOX DUNGEON with me;)

Okay, I'm outta here-time to hop in the shower and get ready. I hope you all have a wonderful day today. Please don't forget, the new board starts tomorrow and it's MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY as well, so if you have any words of wisdom you'd like to share with the rest of the board, please, post them tomorrow!

I'll check back this evening!

Toodles

Debbie
194/125.5/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

Good Morning!

Melf
Congratulations on loosing 50lbs. That's a big accomplishment!
You look great in the pictures! How much more do you want to loose? Doesn't look like there's is anything more left to loose!
I am going to post my Tabouli recipe today, so be on the look out for it....Sorry it took me so long to get around to it!

BOB
I watched "Sweet November" the other night. Was kind of similar to "Autumn in New York" which I thought was better. I turned on the tv this morning and guess what was on??? THE GODFATHER...I can't stop watching it!

Rhroo
I can't believe you DH has done so well on SB. Why is it that the guys can shed the pounds so fast??? Looking forward to your vacation pictures. How did you score having a friend that is a chef? What type of restaurant does he/she work in? I love watching the "Food Network" on tv. Do you get that out in Ma.?
My favorite show is "Emeril Live". He cracks me up! After watching him for a night I feel like how can I go back to my old ways of cooking. The Dungeon Master is coming the 21st...should I start clearing the cupboards now????

Solshine
Where have you been????? Long time no post!!! Miss ya!

Well, I'm going to sign off and will check in later! Adios!

AFTERNOON EVERYBUDDY!!! :D


Been out all day...left at 10:30am to go to TARGET and then to SEARS...planned on being back by two, but didn't make it until 4pm!! :s:

You know the ORECK vacumn man that picks up the bowling balls with the little sweeper? WELL, I BOUGHT ONE TODAY....the sweeper...not the bowling balls!! Sears had them for $39.99 with 8 attachments...I'll let you know..
Penny's had my JOCKEY underwear 25% off...bought the boxed kind...three of them...got my Mom 6 pr of the loose kind...and then
bought her some house dresses (birthday Wed)

BOUGHT A NEW FRENCH PRESS....Don't tell Eli, Debbie...I'm saving the FANCY purchase for when I come down there. I couldn't find mine, and wanted some good coffee really bad...

Three new pairs of shoes....two for work, and a pair of NIKE slides...

AND A NEW SUGAR FREE COOKBOOK ;)
I'll post some of the recipes after I read thru it.

Well, I'm off to cook....fixing both steak and chicken on the grill this evening..I'm using my SHORTY'S BBQ sauce that I bought in
Miami last week...

VIV YES!!! I'm still SMOKE FREE and it's getting easier every single day...
Did you fix some hummus???

THE MOVIES LAST NIGHT .....

1. THE GIFT................ OH MY GAWD......GET IT!!!

2. and the other one was SO BAD I turned it off...can't
even remember the name of it......


FINAL VERDICT????? 3000 MILES TO GRACELAND and the GIFT are definately worth it...

As much as I like Julia Roberts...the MEXICAN was a disapointment.

Later
BOB

I can't wake up after my Sunday nap. I'd better because I have a meeting tonight! I've been light headed all day. Don't really know what's up--or down--I might need to see my Dr. about lowering my BP medication.

Deb--The flood gates opened! I really pushed the water yesterday and boy howdy that did the trick! I did make it to the gym yesterday so I got my three visits in for the week.

BOB--Wow--your first game is on a Sunday? We play the 1st--Ball State U. You can almost feel the excitment beginning to pick up in this town.

Laurie--oh make no mistake--I read labels all the time. And I do pay attention to the 3 grams of sugar guidelines. I just don't count all the grams or calories of anything consumed during the day. I simply cannot be thinking about food all day long!

Wouldn't you know it--about time to leave for my meeting and it has started pouring down rain. Sheesh.

Susan

Hey All!:wave:

Just a quickie!

NANCE, I'm proud of you, you posted a recipe!!!!!!!!!!!!! Counting down the days!!!!:)

BOB, a shopping spree today I see-FRENCH PRESS-couldn't you wait to get a discount when you come next time????????

FILLISE, hope all is okay with you being light headed! Glad to see the gates opened-hopefully it will show on the scale now!!;)

Okay, I am going to attempt to upload MY FAT PICTURE which was taken many moons ago, 17 years really-it's not a good picture at all, copy of a Polaroid Instant-when you take a gander, just look at it closely, half my body is behind my EX-I was trying to hide a bit behind him-doesn't work when you're 284lbs!!!!!!!! Check out the size of those melons I tried to call boobs!:eek:

Toodles

Debbie
194/125.5/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

SUSAN DUH!!! No, my game isn't on a Sunday...It's the day before...I was looking at the year 2000!!


DEB It was the cheapie version...I'm saving the big SPLURGE for Eli's store!

OK LADIES....tomorrow is DAY ONE back on the wagon
again!! There is nothing WHITE in my house except for cottage cheese, milk & cream....

Wish me luck on my umpteenth attempt!! :dizzy:


BOB

Where is the Dungeon master when I need her most???? Eating Coconut carbolite ice cream???? All sorts of evils have touched my lips this weekend. I hope you are bringing the devices which you didn't have to resort to with Narda!

Long story short. I don't feel good.....there's a new one, and somehow have still incorpated some of my good eating habits with the bad. Time to bust out the book for re-reading. Better do a page check on me daily.

It's a NEW WEEK and time for the NEW WEEKLY BOARD TO START Just click on the link below to take you to the new board:


http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?postid=94015&t=9798#post94015

SEE YOU ON THE NEW BOARD!!!!:)