South Beach Diet - The Weekend - April 29 & 30

Good morning and Happy Weekend!

After a slow start, Lucy did her thing between midnight and four. She had six boys and one girl, all darling and all a good weight. Two are black and white (cool!) and the rest are black with just a tiny white spot somewhere. I want one!

I'm pooped but wired. I'm going to try for a power nap because there's a big day ahead. My meeting starts at 9:30. Any bets on whether or not I'll make it on time?

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SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH :sssh: Ruth is sleeping! Congrats on the puppies.

I'm out the door - I just wanted to post and say I'm down 3 pounds this morning and one body fat % point. So I'm happy!!!

Have a very OP weekend chicks! I'll check back in later.

Congrats on your 3 lb loss,Anchor Weight.... woooooooowhooooooooooooooo

Ruth~ When you come to tutor me in Math , bring me the runt.. I want one..I am glad all is well..

As for me, all is well in Central West Virginia I got the Gazelle and the Ab Scissors yesterday,and decided it is time to try to do something, given I have not done anything fot 10months over my leg and Siotic nerve (sp) injury,,

So 12 minutes on the Gazelle was it, my leg began hurting so I quit, I will try it for 8 minutes next time and just build up.. that is aggrivating,, the Ab Scissors did not bother me at all. that is only a 3 minute work out... Anything is better that nothing, right?we will just have to See what my leg lets me do.... I hope losing some of this weight will help my leg.. who knows!!!! I am on a fruit kick from ****.. Is it real bad for you to eat A lot of fruit,, like 3 apples, one bannana and 2 cups of Strawberries,, NOt at one sitting.. but through out the day.

I LOST 3 LBS. I WEIGHED IN THIS MORNING....

Question, is there any way to skip the older posts and just read your unread ones? And Ruth what kind of puppies are they?

Morning all. It's been rainy the past couple of days, but I'm definitely not complaining. We needed it sooooo badly! Not a real busy weekend ahead, but need to run some errands and do a couple things up at church. Didn't get a chance to reply to posts from yesterday, but I have to give BeachBum several smiles & hugs on her fantastic news about the hubby!!!! :D :hug: :D :hug: :D :hug:

Ruth - The puppies are here! The puppies are here! Hope Lucy is recovering well. Can't wait to see the pics!

Anchor and MsCrock - Congrats on the 3 lbs....each! :carrot:

Crock - If you keep trying, I'm sure you'll build up time on the workout equipment. As for the fruit binge - at least it's better than going for the loaf of bread. ;) Hang in there!

Good Morning Ladies:)

I want to thank :thanks:all of you for the wonderful support you gave me & my family though this horrible ordeal.We're very HAPPY:) this morn. I lost 1 lb this morning and starting next week I'm going to W-I on Mondays as it will bring me accountable over the weekend.

Ruth-congrats :cp: on Lucys puppies. They sound so cute,I love:love: to see puppy pictures.

Anchor & ms Crockett big congrats:cheer: on your 3 lb weight loss.

Hugs :) BB

Hi Ladies:
Anchor and Ms Crock Congrats on the 3's!!!
RUTH! :D Congrats to you and Lucy on the new babies!
BB Im so glad for you and hubby!!!
Hi Jana
Crock-I go through long periods of not being able to work out especially with the gazelle which works alot just start slow you're going to do great!
Smoke above the upper left corner of the thread theres a down pointing arrow click that and you go to first unread
ME: Making the list to finally go to the store for the first time in weeks im still 190 but DH gained so we're both goign to ph 1 Between the stress and tragedy we've had In the last few weeks I'm ready to start fresh!
Shed the old skin and start building the new one
So I'll be hitting the recipe thread to find some yummy stuff!
have a great day ladies!

Good morning everyone!
HAPPY SATURDAY!

I have a busy busy busy day ahead of me. Working 11.5 hours :tantrum: but I get Sunday off which will be nice. (it doesn't happen often) I haven't been at all OP these last couple days so I am going to start a phase 1.5 today. With just a teensy bit of sugars.

I haven't been able to go to the gym these last couple of days either. Which probably hasn't helped. Im going to start that right up again started sunday though.

Hope everyone has a good day!
Ill be back late late late tonight

Congratulations to all who have lost this week!

BB-I am so excited for you and your family. What awesome news!

Ruth-Congrats on the puppies!

I need some advice.

Could someone tell me how the losing body fat and gaining lean muscle works? I know that you need to have your body fat tested to be able to tell. The thing I don't understand is that I have plenty of fat to lose, but I have gained 5 lbs! It is almost TOM, but I still feel that I should have lost. I have been working out so much more than my body is used to and I have been primarily using the Firm Videos which incorporates free weights. I can tell a difference in my clothes and for that I am happy, but it is very discouraging when you know there is weight to lose, you've been working hard and the scale is going in the wrong direction.
Can anyone tell me what's going on?

Want to ... here is a link to an article on working out and gaining weight...
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=76884
We have some very educated mods over in the Fitness forum... (That's were this link comes from)..you might want to post that ? over there...:)

BB: I think you and DH need to do some Celebrating!!!!:hat: :balloons: :dancer:

Ruth: Oh my GAWD 7 pupppies!!!! one more and we coulda named them after the 7 dawrfs and snow white... heck name them after the 7 dwarfs or the 7 wonders of the world ... What are you gonna name them????? Are you selling/giving them all away??? pictures pictures pictures!!!!! :hyper:

KO: :welcome: back there Joisey gal!!!

Jana: maybe all our nerth caroliner rain headed your way! I'm so glad the sun is out today!! :sunny:

smokepole: KO speakum true... she soooo schmaht!!! Welcome to the Dailys darlin

Crocky: Jeez I can think of worse things to eat :lol: If all that fruit doesnt cause cravings or cause you a set back, maybe you are one of the lucky ones! .. Banana's are "limited" ..1 cup strawberries and 1 small apple are on the "goood" list in the Good Carb/Good Fats guide.
Math... errrrrrr... the only way I was able to "get it" was by tutoring myself via a workbook I got from Barnes and Nobles... It focused on the basics ...like realllll basic .. Decimals, Fractions ..funny enough I loved Algebra..but had to get a tutor for Geometry I hated Thereoms and proofs . I let My Math phobia get the best of me and my education... Don't let it get the better of ya!!!!!

Anchor: I was the "goto" friend pal fer my single galpals... ya know get them outta bad dates... and be the 3rd wheel :lol: my favorite was my girlfren met this dude fer cawfee, he looked okay in his pic...but it musta been one from 10 years prior or a relative :lol: ....anyway, me and galpal are in the dining booth, waiting fer this guy... and we see this big lincoln pull up, and this little guy who I swear if he wasn't wearin a cowboy hat, we wouldn't of seen him over the door! Galpal looks at me and said...oh GAWD char, I hope that aint him... yep, about 5'1 to galpals 5'7... and wearin this all out cowboy "outfit" (which would be okay I guess if you live in TX,OK,WY etc.... but Joisey????? ) yep he strutted his self in and introduced us like he was john Wayne and callin us "little ladies" -- bad teeth, and dude with a jersey accent lookin like little Woody in toy Story.. Sad Sad Hysterically SAD :lol3:!!
He didn't look ANYTHING like his photo...Real hard to start off any kind of relationship when you are delusional about the pic ya post on Match game.com .... I guess youse gotta kiss alot of toads before ya find yer match...

Jazz: Hope you have tomorrow off!!!

Ok, I just got back from Dog Day down at the local park... Me and "the girls" had much fun! Lots of Doggies...lots of Rottweilers... it was sponsored by a rottie rescue group.. It was so neat to see all these retrievers and labs swimming in the pond too.

Tonight burgers on the grill, and a nice salad... Fresh strawberries in splenda for dessert!

Shatzi~ If you can tell me what book helped you with Math I would appreciate it,, I will try anything,, It does seem that Algebra is not as hard as I anticipated but, I am still in a panic...
I must be able to do the fruit, however, I am conscious of the amounts,, No craving with Banannas, grapes, strawberries, and apples.. No Pears. that is another story... I hope it lasts. I love fruit.. and I agree, To much fruit is better than and ounce of sugar..in my book...

Hi chicks! I'm back.

I just had lunch - burger no bun and a salad. I'm getting ready to make my shopping list.

want2 - Usually it is more reps less weight to lose fat & gain lean muscle. However the mistake most people make is not enough cardio!!!! Cardio burns the fat, muscle makes the calories burn longer so your cardio workouts last longer. But I can say that even though I have gained weight in the past 2 months. My body shape is different from when I weighed in at 220 before. You'll get the hang of it. Most of the weight is probably water due to TOM. I know I won't lose anything the week of TOM.

Schatzi - I met this doc on match he seemed very sophisticated and eloquent. We chatted and phoned for over 2 months. He was such a brainiac so much so that I thought he might just be too much for this average chick. When I was in Gulf Shores for spring break I got elected to shuck 15 oysters and that is not easy. Everyone was waiting around for me to stick that little knife through my hand. So we got pretty hysterical and they took a picture of me with my camera phone. I sent him the oyster picture and a very mild joke about oysters being aphrodisiacs. He sent me back the nastiest filthiest text message I've ever seen in my life. My mouth hit the ground. Where did that sophisticated eloquent man go? He even used the short hand like U and ur. So much so that I though his 17 year old son had been playing some kind of sick trick on me. But the doc fessed up it was him. LOL funny. Needless to say we never went out. I kept the message on my phone for laughs but was worried my DS might see it someday so I finally deleted it!!!!! Can anyone say LOSER! LOL

I'm off to shop!

Thanks KO and Shatzi I clicked and it worked!!

I'm working hard at this SB thing but so far I'm just "stabalizing". I have my 40th high school reunion this July, never been to one and I want to look nice. Not skinny, just nice.


Hey Wantabe I have heard that when you work your fat to muscle it weighs more. Maybe that's what is going on. However, I can't say I know that from personal experience.

Do we still do target weights and exercise queen? I don't see anything for May yet and I don't want to miss out. I want to be the exercise queen for May - it's my goal! Or at least in the top 3!

I think Ruth has been too busy with the puppies to think of target weights. I'm sure she will get to it. I'll try to get the May Exercise post done this evening. I should have time to do it soon.

I worked last night until 1 am and then got up before 6 this morning to get stuff ready for the garage sale. We had a wonderful time! We put tarps down so that things would stay dry since it had stormed all night and we frantically covered stuff during the 10 minutes it poured rain in the morning! We were a little cool with the high winds when the rain got us soaked. I am sunburned. I brought sunscreen but never thought to put it on since it was so cloudy. I should know better! The best thing is we made over $450 for the Pack so we will be able to fund a few scholarships to Wood Badge Leadership training.

Great Barb, I am glad your day was a success.. I sun burn so easily.. I am going to a Nascar race Memorial Day weekend , but I opted for a night race, because the one I last went to I got fried,,

OK kids. May is serious business when it comes to diet and exercise. Technically, I'm starting Ph1 April 30, but it's all going to be May weight loss so I'm calling it May. Oh I'm a little nervous but mostly excited about it. YAAAAGGHHHH!!! Ok I'm done.

Stayed out WAY too late last night but that's ok. Taught piano today, otherwise not much going on. I'm about to make my final off plan meal until June 10. Sigh. We don't have any food in the house either. I may order a sandwich.

Hope all is well with everyone.

Ruthie: PUPPIEEEEEEESSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want one.

Talk soon!

Lisa

Whew! I did not get in a power nap yesterday morning as planned. Neighbour Ralph decided to chainsaw some trees on our property line so I gave up and just got on with the rest of my day. The Church meeting was long but interesting. I went home and picked up my salad and went right to the surprise party which was fun. :woo: I only lasted until 8:30 and Hersh and I were asleep by 9! It sure felt good after being up since 5 on Friday morning.

This morning we have a joint Parish service at 10:30 so I've got a bit of leeway this morning and can catch up on MOD stuff. :)

The puppies are adorable and my camera batteries are dead again! I will try to get some pics when I see the little darlings this week. Lucy is turning her nose up at Morna's dog food so I need to run in another supply of my homemade stuff.

What's happening with you today?

Oh my gosh Ruth - you must be exhausted! I know I would be!

I had a pretty OP day yesterday however I ate very little. I got dragged to a multi-level marketing meeting for a new plan yesterday. I was running late so I didn't eat breakfast and I saw a bunch of friends there so I stayed longer than planned so no lunch either. I finally ate at 3:00 pm. So it is off to the grocery store to stock up on veggies and other stuff that a person needs to do this diet right.

I'm down another pound this morning! Yay! I know it is probably just water but it's not my water anymore!!!!

Thanks Ruth and Barb for putting the up threads. Since I haven't been here for awhile I'm not sure if things have changed or if I needed to go to another spot to put my info in.

I'm going for a perfect no-cheat food month and a super exercise everytime that I'm supposed to exercise month. Anyone else in? I know in Michigan beach weather is approximately 1 month away.......... I was already embarrassed in Gulf Shores about my roundness. Let's kick it chicks!

You Know Something Ruth? I Appreciate All That You Do For Us Here On The Sbd Threads.. Thanks A Bushell....................:goodvibes :grouphug: :bravo: :spin:

Mornin' chickies! I'm so excited for Ruth and Lucy! PUPPIES!!! There is nothing cuter than puppies! Can't wait for pics.

I've been good and OP the last few days but haven't got on the scale since it's TOM. I'll be good and wait till its over and cross my fingers till then.

Have a great day chicks!

Oh, you must try the Pesto Chicken from the yellow cookbook. ery yummy. Just chicken breast, pesto sauce, and cheese. I used parm but the book calls for mozz I think. I had that with roasted asparagus and broccoflower last night. Yummy!! :D

Good Sunday Afternoon Ladies

Yikes!!! Its getting cold again,have to find some warm clothes to put on,as I brought up all my light clothing for the spring & summer season.Leave sorry for my flower beds as we are expecting frost again tonight.

Going out with my friends for a our weekly brunch.I'm going to be very careful of what I eat as my new weigh-in day is goingto be Monday,this way I can hold myself accountble for the weekends. Tryed this before and it did work.

Want to get down to goal sometime this year.

I'm going to agree with MsCrockett, that Ruth ,along with Schatzi,makes this forum fun and exciting to come every day to post.We also have a great bunch of woman that reach out with support whoever need it.

Hugs :) BB

Beach bum~~ Amen Sister!

Aw! You chicks are so sweet!

Help! I can't find the popcorn califlower recipe!

Found it!

Well tomorrow is new week, new month and new start for me.....
I start my food program and exercise program.
The loft is most of the way finished now. Still needs the flooring (plywood down now and a rug on top of that). Railings will go up new weekend, but we put a gate up to block doggies and GB. DH & DS moved my treadmill, elliptical, and resistant band workout station, swiss ball and boom box all up there. All together in my own little gym. Looking for a tv for the loft now.
So no more excuses on anything. I will work on a routine tomorrow to keep me from eating and do my treadmill.
Other news is I have to find homes for 2 of my furry babies. I have so many now they have been fighting allot, I mean real bad fighting. So, have to really think on this one.
Well, off to get some dinner, DS has girlfriend and roommate over working on cars. Going for southern BBQ meal deal at a local restaurant and bringing it home. Did i ever tell you guys my sons girlfriend is only 6 years younger than me and has the same name and red hair also, only difference is she wears a size 2 and i wear a 24. Son 25, she's 40. They get along real good and seem to enjoy each others company and she's nice. What ever.......
check in tomorrow.
Chipper

I took time today to repaint my Twilight Camp bucket. We use 5 gallon paint buckets to store everything including our lunch and we decorate them so we can identify our own. I painted a Cub Scout Bear on mine with oil paints last year but the handle hit on the bucket and peeled some paint off since I hadn't clear coated it. I've now repainted the Bear and added a Wood Badge Buffalo so mine is ready to be clear coated once it is thoroughly dry.

My house feels like it has so much more room now that all the garage sale stuff is gone. Now I really want to start cleaning and getting stuff put where it needs to be.

Crocky: The book at this point is probably outta print! So goes those things written on parchment with quill pens :write: :lol: Maybe try the "Dr. Math" series.. I hear that those books are very good for us mathematically challenged folks!


Amy/Anchor: I was already embarrassed in Gulf Shores about my roundness. Let's kick it chicks!

:rofl: hey Amy at least you have a shape ... I am blobbish..:sumo: if anyone here is a fan of BBC America TV and has seen the show "little Britain" I am " Bubbles" ;)

Chipper: Ya got a good head on yer shoulders .. sometimes ya just gotta go with the flow on these December/May romances... Sounds like you have a Beautiful addition Gym !!! :lifter:

BB: It makes me so happy:dance: to hear that you had some galpal and fun time this weekend!! It still amazes me that you were able to keep your health needs a priority while dealing with DHs ... I don't think I would be as strong or as graceful :hug:
You woulda had to come and unearth me from Twinkie and HoHo wrappers :dz:

And Darlin BB it's the CyberFriends and amazing people like you that make this leetle moderator WANT to come and visit and share your life --everyday, the victories and challenges and daily doins everyday! :thanks: for that cyberhug dear :hug:

Pearsy: I swear my :chef: hat's off ta ya... "roasted asparagus"???? sounds yummy!!! I never...ever made fresh asparagus.. !!

Smokepole: hang on the beach darlin:beach: and let us know when you need a :kickbutt: about that reunion!!! We'll help ya along!

Weezie: When do we start our new job??? :lol:

:Barb: Your bucket sounds soooo Adorable!! I hear ya.. I learned a lesson about clear coating final products..right now I am working on new birdhouses...The ones I made last year are toast... so now I know .. too that I have to clear coat them . :(

Quite a work day round these pahts!!! After a week of torrential rain :rain: and lightning I do declah , the grass and weeds grew 3 feet! Anyhooo..me and DH were out and about round 6ish to tackle the jungle .. I then set up on the patio to start painting my birdhouses.. I'm doing one in barn red with some light stripes here and there... with a light /bright yellow checker board roof.. The other one...I'm thinkin bout a bright green and blue/yellow mix... We grilled little strip steaks, cauliflower ala weezle cheese sauce ... and DH had some Fries, while I had beefsteak tomato, fresh mozzarella in a balsamic splash sprinkled with some fresh ground arugala , oregano and basil... For "ExChickenMan" :dz: sponge cake with fresh strawberries and whipped cream... for me... Strawberries dipped in LF sour Cream and splenda!!!... DH and I are gonna settle in for a TV movie Date... Tom Selleck :love: in a new "Jessie Stone " mystery movie! (Pearsy, we may even open up a bottle of one of our homemade "hooch"es.. Cab/merlot.:hat: ....now if it was only chilly enough fer a fire...sigh... :lol: )

let us know when you need a about that reunion!!! We'll help ya along!


Thanks Schatzi...I'm sure I'll need it. Today is day 7 of SB and I am still at the same weight. Go figure.