soul, I am going to the doc next month.

Hi everyone! Sorry I wasn't around yesterday, the day just got away from me. I ran out of time to call the ortho, but I have a note taped to my phone at work....I will call as soon as they open this am!!!

food choices have been pretty good, but I haven't been exercising b/c of my knee pain. I have to get this taken care of so I can move forward.

Have a great OP day everyone!

Oh, I almost forgot!!! I was quite proud of myself yesterday....it was one of my staff's bday and we always have a special snack at our Team Meeting when there is a bday. I bought stuff for "healthier" make your own sundaes (ff frozen yogurt, lots of fruit, a small pkg of brownies, etc) Everyone LOVED it. In fact, they asked if that could be the b.day "treat" from now on! Plus, everyone had fun making their own sundaes! AND...I had just eaten lunch and wasn't hungry, so I didn't have any. I didn't even want any. We put out the leftovers for the residents in our program AND when I left for the day I saw several of them munching on the fruit--that made me feel good too!!!

Hi chicks...yesterday was crazy....I have a cold and towtwo days ago took a non-drowsy cold medcine. However, it prevented me from sleeping one minute. Yikes. I had two performances - luckily the adrenaline kicked and it went well. Boy was I tired last night. Even better news is the my eating was good...I am so grateful.

Good morning, chicks!! :)

Beverlyjoy, well done for staying on your plan despite being sick. I don't know about you, but when I don't feel well, I always want "comfort" food -- which for me usually means things I shouldn't have!!

mj5, PLEASE post that you've contacted your ortho today, ok? Sounds like you're really, really busy, but still spreading a positive message of healthful eating and taking good care of yourself, knee excepted!! You're such an inspiration!!

lottie63, hope your pain is better soon, too -- do you have to wait until next month to see your doc?

soulnik, you're doing so well!! Because of you, I'm going to get on my Wii Fit today FOR SURE. 12,000 steps -- I get exhausted just thinking of it!! Keep going, girl!!

dgramie, I'd love your roll recipe!! I bake all my own bread and have some roll recipes I like, but I'm always on the lookout for a fantastic one. I'm not eating much bread these days, but I still often bake for others, so would you be willing to share?

SnowboundChick, sure hope you're feeling better soon!! You still seem like you're doing reasonably well on your plan despite illness. That's so impressive!!

rakel, great approach to dealing with the cake!! You've got a plan for dealing with a challenging time food-wise. Can't do better than that!!

I'm still on my plan and plugging away... getting ready to step on the scale shortly. Tomorrow I will have officially completed 3 months on my plan, so it's really become a habit at this point. The new sweetie arrives on February 8th for a week-long visit... I want to look the best I can by then.

Ok, ton of work to get done today, so I'd best get moving... take good care, everyone, and stay in touch!! :D

All the best, Rae

Yesterday was good. Stayed on program. I've been trying to stay away from this DELICIOUS kettle corn that I love. 120 cals for 2 cups. Not bad but I can't stop at 2 cups. I broke down and bough THREE BAGS yesterday. I had 4 servings!!! Stayed in my points range but still a bit much. I did the wii for about 1.5 hours. I'm totally sore but loving it.

Food for today:
Morning
Good Start Lean Breakfast Sandwich 5
1/4 cup(s) fat-free skim milk 0.5

Midday
SF jello 0
mixed veggies 0
roast beef sandwhich 7

Evening
Turkey Chile 4
Jiffy Corn Muffins 2

Snacks
3 serving(s) Kettle Corn - Popcorn, Indiana 8.5
1 small apple(s) 1
2 small clementine 0.5

@Lottie: glad you see the doc soon.

@mj5: YOU ROCK! Great idea and glad it went well.

@raebeaR: I love my Wii. Enjoy!!! Get "Just Dance". It's so much fun!!!

Hi chicks- yesterday I stayed with my plan - I am so grateful. :) I am still dealing with a head cold. Just makes me feel blah...but, one thing is ...it will go away eventually.

For today:

meditation
stretches and strengthening
lots of water
log food
fork down between bites
aware eating
no second helpings
eat only when seated

breakfast - egg white scramble, ketchup, pnb toast, clemintine
lunch - turkey and lite cheese wrap with lite cheese, roasted green beans
snack - yogurt, cereal
dinner - ham and bean soup, corn bread, small salad
snackk - oatmeal, flax,milk, cinn.

soulnik - so glad to hear you worked the kettle corn into your plan. :D You're doing great! Wonderful planning!

raebear - glad things are going well. I bet you are anxious to see your sweetie. :):)

Mj = what a good idea for a treat at work. :) Definately filing that one in my brain. Hope your knee is improving.

Everyone = have a terrific Saturday!

I'm running out the door to my Biggest Loser Challenge meeting but wanted to say hi. I find weekends so hard. No routine makes it harder to stay focused. But I have a plan for the day. Going out to dinner with a friend and we're going to Applebee's so I can take advantage of the 550 calorie meals.

Have a good day ladies!

Hi chicks - I stayed with my plan and am grateful.:) I have a horrible head cold and a very sore foot/ankle. :( Thankfully - I am not overeating because of it. Not exactly sure why not :dizzy: -- but, I'll take it.

lots of water
log food and time I take to eat it
stretches and strengthening - done!
aware eating
fork down between bites
no second helpings
eat only when seated
ice and heat
meditation - haven't done it in a couple of days

breakfast - corn bread, egg white scramble, ketchup, clementine
lunch - turkey and lite cheese sandwich with lite mayo, veggies
snack - yougurt and cereal
dinner - cup of ham and bean soup, corn bread, salad
snack - fiber one bar, grapes

Soul nik- hope your applebee's supper was good.:)

Everyone...have a great day.:D

hi everyone! Yesterday was super busy....two volleyball games (they are SO long!) and then a basketball game....you would think after all these years they would figure out a way to make bleachers more comfy! LOL! Even with all of my ahem, padding...my butt hurts! I finally called and made an ortho appt. Of course, the first two available dates, I couldn't take...oh well,

Tonight we are going to see Wicked! i cannot wait!!!!

Hey Chicas -

Yesterday was good. Applebees was...strange. All they have is the calorie count, no other nutritional info. So you really don't know what you're eating. The fat could be off the charts. The serving size for the 550 cal steak is a 7 oz steak! I couldn't risk it so I had the 7 pt Weight Watchers steak meal. It was a 4 oz steak which is a much saner portion size and at least I knew what I was getting.

Today I'm getting a new Wii exergame called Wii Active. I'm psyched about that.

Food for the day:
Morning
1 1/2 cup(s) Total Raisin Bran 4
1 cup(s) fat-free skim milk 2

Midday
lean cuisine 6
1 c. mixed veggies 0

Evening
1 c. green beans - 0
1 serving extra lean Beef shepherd's pie 7

Snacks
3 small clementine 1
1 medium apple(s) 1
yogurt - 2
2 serving(s) Kettle Corn - Popcorn, Indiana 5

'Morning, chicks,

Just touching base before I get on with my busy day... hope everyone is well!

soulnik, sounds like you are chugging along and doing great! Interesting about Applebee's. I think you made a wise choice!

mj5, so glad to hear you've made your appointment, though sorry you're having to wait so long. Enjoy Wicked!!

Beverlyjoy, sorry you're coping with a cold... it's rough being sick at any time, but especially when you're trying to stick to a food plan. I'm glad you're doing so well despite everything, and I hope the foot/ankle is better soon, too!!

And yes, I'm eager to see my sweetie... for me, it's more than just excitement at the prospect of a new relationship... it marks the end of the very painful, extended grieving period for my late husband. Sweetie lost his wife as well, so we have this in common. We're both exploring Life After Widowhood, and since we were such close friends 20 years ago, it's been relatively comfortable and easy for us. I'm still extremely apprehensive about the whole nekkid thing that's coming up... there's just no hiding this massive belly!! I just realized I've never been in a relationship as a fat person. I have no idea how all that is going to go. Gad. I think I'll go clean my floors and try not to think about it!!!

Best to all, Rae

morning ladies,

I'm having a weird couple of days. I ate out a bit, stayed mostly within' my cals but TOO MUCH SODIUM. I am bloated. :(

b: vegan mac n cheese leftovers
l: zucchini and sweet potato stir fry
d: I have no idea.

:P

throw some hummus and veggies in there too!

My mood might be shifting, I'm having a couple of mania symptoms. I'llgive it three more days, if it gets any worse I will have to take some zyprexa for a week or so (which causes weight gain so I try and not take it too often) but this is my manic time, jan-april, sometimes early may.

if i make it till june I'm safe. usually. ;)

Rae- you crack me up..at this rate you will be able to eat off your floors. You are doing great keep it up.

mj- I so agree with you on the bleachers. My son wrestled for 12 yrs plus baseball for 8 and football for 9yrs. My girls played volleyball and cheered. I lived on the bleachers and I swear my bottom is shaped like it today.LOL

bev- i think you shared your head cold with me. Actually I went to our local(huge) antique mall yesterday and spend a few hours just looking around and got so stopped up in there. Its in an old building and I guess lots of mold on the antiques and books. I did buy a pretty wineglass for a dollar. :)

soul- I noticed you put the points down for everything..thanks its really helping me.Im new to ww points and still having trouble finding out the points on things.
Im going to meet my sister for lunch on monday. We are meeting at a redlobster.Im going to the dotties website and look at the points in the meals so I can plan ahead.Im planning for 2 rolls.LOL
breakfast- thin bun-1pt egg whites-1pt ham1 pt coffee 1pt - 4pts total