Evening All
(The following was started Sat. night)
I am POOPED! Pooped and pissed out-literally. I must of hit every URINATION STATION between here and Broward! On the way to take Lauren I had to run into McDonalds, had to make another pitstop at Michael's Craft Store and Publix-hit Carbolite, went there-I was non-stop today!!!!!!!! Don't know what got into me today, but I sure know what went out! LOL!!!
The day went by fast, thankfully. I ran around to all the stores I haven't been to for a while, including the Indoor Flea Market where I got fruits and veggies.
I even bought a pair of pants today-They had a size 2 and a size 6, no size 4-but they looked like they ran big, so I took them both in-I just about died when the 2's not only fit, but were a bit loose. Now don't you all get excited, I am NOT a 2. These are Calvin Klein pants and I am a size 6 in jeans (at least the last time I tried them on). I do believe they were either a) mis-sized or b)run very big-cause I'm no more a size 2 than the Queen Mum! You'd think one would be happy to see herself get into that size 2, and it's nice to see, but then again, when you are trying to find something that fits, it makes it all that much harder! You don't know what to bring into a fitting room anymore! In some things no even an 8 will fit me! Go figure. I still think the fashion industry needs to make womens clothes sizing as they do for me-they have it sooo much easier!!!!!!!!! NOW, the big thing is trying to find a top that will match the pants-otherwise, these babies go back!!! I don't care how good of a deal they were!
SUNDAY
Hey All!!
Don't remember what happened that I wasn't able to get my post done last night but I'm ready to get this on here now!
The day started our WONDERFULLY! I got in my walk in this morning and
BEST NEW JOG/WALK TIME EVER!!!!YES! I BEAT MY BEST TIME OF JUST THE OTHER DAY!!! I did it in 43:28!!! At first I thought I'd just beat it by 4 seconds and then realized it was by 10 seconds! I was thinking, most people wouldn't think even 4 seconds was such a big deal but then I thought, hey, if this were the Olympics, 4 seconds would be a big deal and here I was with 10 seconds less-what a surpise that was!!! What a natural high I got!!!
Today I went to the
COCONUT GROVE ART FESTIVAL, it's one of the largest in the US. Eli wanted to go to church, so he dropped me, the kids and my Mom and her friend off and we all went our seperate ways and looked around-it was one of the best shows yet-lots of new and exciting artists-it was a wonderful show!
Afterwards it was off to Ole Ole (of course) and then Carbolite -which I had yesterday and today
We stopped at Penneys where my Mom's friend bought 2 pairs of Clarks shoes for $11.99 after my discount and sale price-she was thrilled-the savings on the receipt was $125.92 (from reg. price).
I have to tell you, I stepped on the scale today. After pissing like a race horse yesterday I just HAD to step on the scale-and boy, was I happy to see 122!!! The last 3 days I've been totally OP and haven't had an SB LEGAL GOODIE other than the Carbolite. What a difference I feel when I'm totally OP and not over-indulging on SB LEGAL GOODIES!!!!
I wanted to mention an article for those of you who have
PCOS that's in the newest issue of
WOMEN'S DAY What I found interesting from my perspective was the main symptoms of PCOS are things I experienced before PCOS was even a word I'd ever heard of about 20 years ago. The article says:
DO YOU HAE PCOS
Some women have only one or two symptoms, while others have an array. This is what to look for:
Irregular or absent periods (I had both)
Trouble getting pregnant (went to a fertility Dr.)
Miscarraiges (I had a few)
Overweight or obese, or difficulty losing extra weight (all 3 for me)
Excessive amounts of facial hair, or thinning hair on head (I had a beard and had to have electrolysis!)
Acne (I had zits)
Diabetes (thank gawd this is one I didn't have-except gestastional when I was pregnant)
High blood pressure, cholesterol or triglycerides (who knew, was too embarrased to go to the Dr.)
Dark skin patches around your inned thighs, armpits or neck (thighs)
So I think waaay back then I had PCOS-don't know for sure, but looking at all my symptons I think a self-diagnosis seems safe to say. Just thinking how weight loss has changed so much of these things, and I no longer have them! Anyhow, the real reason I mentioned the article was that I thought those of you who suffer from PCOS may be interested in getting a copy and reading the article
Okay, time to respond to you all....
SOL, are you feeling better? Hope so!!!
Hey, when you get a chance do you think maybe you can get some copies of menus for the places in the area you mentioned so when we are at your house we can look them over and see if there's something we can all agree on beforehand??? ALSO, if they could accomodate our group.
LAMAP, LOL! How did you even figure I'd be the kind of person to save chocolate bar wrappers? I DO! I have them and will be more than happy to bring them so you can take a gander. I haven't a clue what you have in your area-don't worry about bringing anything in particular. I'm sure whatever you decide to prepare will be just fine. Again, you have not idea how happy I am that you are coming to O-town-you'll be kicking yourself for missing the ones in the past when you get to meet everyone!!
Hope you had a great swim!!!
ROSALIE, can't wait to see the OATMEAL COOKIE RECIPE-though I promise I won't be making it any time soon! You know that story!
BOB, yep, as GATOR said, it's the same store we stopped in and you and ELI had a good time with the olives! The one near me has even more of a variety now. Wish you'd of been down with me yesterday too-could of gotten into some major trouble!!!
SEF, once again, reading your busy schedule has me tired!!! Hey, my Mom keeps telling me about these MUFFELTOS-what the heck are they exactly??? Are you going to order a case of agave-still a decent price-SRP is $2.99 a bottle. Shouldn't be any tax, it's a food item-then again, maybe your state taxes on food??
BOB, funny you posted that recipe, last night I made YOGURT AND CUCUMBER for Eli and it's basically that recipe without the oil, pepper & vinegar! He loves it!!! Thanks for posting that site-will check it out later!! Please let me know how you like that new clorox cleaner-have thought about getting it but haven't. I even have a $5 rebate for it! Thanks for the update with FRUIT-tell her my thoughts are with her. Glad you two are keeping in touch!!
GATOR, sounds like a nice area to be-asked SOL to check out the menus if she gets a chance-would make it easier. Thanks for the Starbucks heads up-I'm sure we'll be stopping at one at some point throughout the day!!
FILLISE, I have so many sweet potatoes that I bought with intentions of making sweet potato fries, but haven't-wish you were here to make them for me!!!
I think I could make that recipe you mentioned with my own gelatin and with lemon juice? I would definitely get some agave by the case if you can!!!
HAPPY, I KNOW you are going to change that appt-you're giving them 3 weeks notice, they shouldn't have a problem with changing it for you-no excuses-you HAVE to be there!! We'll do the brunch at SOL, but I think we'll be going out to dinner after you've left. I think we are going to met at SOLS house around 10:30am, so keep this time in mind. Yes, WHOLE FOODS is a HFS and we would like to make a trip there on Saturday at some point. If you like WW pita, I can bring you some of that. FEARN CAKE MIXES, carob and/or spice flavors. What do you like-I have a ton of things you could use but not sure what you like!
QUILTER, I heard GOSFORD PARK was good, so was glad you suggested it. I think someone else, possibly ROSALIE mentioned it as well. Guess I'll have to put it on my must-see list. I heard that this new movie IRIS is suppose to be good too, but it's only playing in 1 theater in all of Miami at this time. Good price on that bag Miss Bargain Finder! Hope you didn't get sick from that Chinese place-nasty!!!
FROG, okay, what the heck is a GROUSE???? You have me stumped! We must of been thinking alike again-I went to the [color=greenFRESH MARKET[/color] yesterday as well. Got some of their Sourdough Pretzels. Okay, what the heck were you thinking of when you bought those choc. covered peanuts? Just like, what was I thinking of when I made that carob cake the other day!!! Tell BP congrats on the bonus!! Thanks for making me feel better with such kind words-believe me, I share EVERYTHING with you all-no holes barred!! Oh, I'm definitely human-that's for sure!!
KAREN, I hope things get better with you-pain sucks! Thanks for posting those past PREVENTION articles. I love that magazine and read it from cover-to-cover but always tend to forget what I've read. I know I have to change my routine or add to it to change some of my body shape-just have to find something I know I will do.
VES, nope
any sugar, brown, green, blue-it's all not legal-sorry. You sure have been a busy beaver-I hope you have better self control than I do. Glad you liked the cheesecake recipe!!!
ZANNE, glad to see you are journaling again and it's helping-me too! Thanks for the {{{HUGS}}} and the nice words-you guys are the greatest!!
Well, tomorrow is a new week and a new board. Please remember it's
MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY tomorrow so if you have any good words of wisdom, quotes or stories you'd like to share, please, try to post them tomorrow.
Have a wonderful evening!
Debbie
194/122
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SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01