And hi Lexi! You're new around here, aren't you? Pull up a toadstool!

Hope everyone is doing well staying on plan! I'm trudging along, resisting temptations for the most part. :)

My middle child has been home sick with an earache this week. It's been a roller coaster. She feels better, then she's worse, fever, no fever, energy, no energy. I tried taking her to the ER today (it's what is used as a walk in clinic here. strange, I know) But, we waited almost 3 hours and they still didn't call her in. I couldn't wait any longer, since my other 2 will be off the bus in a minute. sigh. I want a treat. What a sucky day. It's also rainy.

Wishing you all sunshine and rainbows! LOL

Aw, I hope she feels better soon, Veggiedawg. That's no fun. Maybe you can find yourself a treat that doesn't do damage? A nice cup of apple tea and 15 minutes 'me' time?

Thanks MagicS, DD is so much better today!!! Before and after, we went to the hospital yesterday, I put peroxide in her ear and it seems to have done the trick--even though over the counter med's weren't. She had me nervous though, when she said she wasn't hearing well. She went outside and did a cartwheel this afternoon, so that was a pretty dramatic recovery. :)

After today, is the kids March break. DH took the week off too. We'll be using the time to ready our house for selling. DH has been working out of town during the week for a couple years now. I'm not thrilled about moving, but hopefully it will be for the best. At least, we would be together again!

Oh yeah, I've been eating ok. But, maybe drinking too much coffee in replacing the food. (I put a bit of sugar in my coffee. bad girl)

MagicS, did you finally get out running again? Do you run on the road or trails?

Hope everyone is doing well today!

Well, that was the weekend from ****.
Ordered pizza for Thirdling's bd, made cake, waffles for breakfast and helped them eat it all. Also, Veggiedawg, didn't go running. I'm really trying to change my black and white all or nothing thinking, but I have to admit, I'm feeling a bit crappy right now- not helped by the fact that it's nearly 3:00 and I can't sleep- pretty sure the food is keeping me awake. That and worrying about my kids and their choices.
Ever meet people who seem to be intelligent, but just keep shooting themselves in the foot? That's us :\

(((Hugs, MagicSusan)))
I hope things look brighter today! Boy, you make me look forward to the teenage years--NOT ONE BIT!!!
Ok MagicS, time to drink a ton of water, go for a walk and get back on track!

Yesterday, DH did groceries. So, now we have carbs everywhere! White bread, Brown bread, English muffins, Hot Cross buns...? (only 2 of these items were on the grocery list) I hope this all gets eaten quickly. I didn't mention the chips and snacks...sigh.

Have a good day--look away from temptation! Look Away! :)

Thanks, Veggiedawg. I did have a better day today. I can sympathize on the husband shopping. I've got one of those. It's even worse when he cooks. Deep fried carbo salt bombs with cheese sauce, anyone?

It's still cold here and the dry east wind that comes in from Siberia is really ripping through me. I want spring.

I want Spring too! I've been looking at the kids snow pants, wondering if it's safe to pack them away. Freaky things can happen! (my Narcissus are starting to peek up though and my neighbors are tapping the maple trees)

I've been doing ok, cheated with a bit of ketchup flavor rice chips, but I shouldn't gain from it. (((knock wood)))
Skimmed through the book Eat to Live online, and I might try to incorporate more of the tips from it next week. It's a very low carb, vegan diet. But I'd like to see the scale move! LOL

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Hello, ladies! I think Spring is finally here...watch us have a snow storm. I've been doing ok on calories, but consuming too much sodium. As a result, I think the scale isn't going down because of water weight. I really need to get a grip on my diet. Eat to live sounds interesting I am eating a lot of vegan food, but it's not low carb enough - meaning I eat whole grains, and maybe too much of them? I've been avoiding temptation in the way of cakes and cookies. I did have some sushi with white rice, and yesterday I dabbled in the tortellini I made for my family. It's hard always cooking them things I wish I could have, while I stick to my own food (even though I like my food). It would be so much easier if I lived alone in a remote Alaskan cabin! I'm sure I could stick to my diet then!

It is already hot here, blah.

I put the AC on yesterday, blah.

Vdawg, your husband shops like my husband, blah.

I have a case of the blahs, in case that wasn't obvious.

Guacamole-the Eat to Live diet seems to want you to only eat 1 portion of whole grains or starchy vegetable per day.

It's fruits and nuts for breakfast, salad and beans for lunch and salad and steamed veggies for supper, with fruit for dessert. So, throw in that 1 portion of grains where ever you want. (this is the 6 week weight loss diet)

Totally doable, right? LOL

Mrs. Snark- I hope your day gets un-blahed! :) I don't function too well in the heat--A/C is my friend.

MagicS- Congrats on another week of weightloss! That rocks!

veggie - that sounds like a pretty strict diet...and one that I would be hungry on. I don't think I could do it! :dizzy:

I've totally been eating too many carbs and salt though. I need to tighten up my diet if I want the scale to move down.

I hope everyone had a nice St. Patrick's Day yesterday. I ate on plan...until we went out for icecream. Ha! I got a small cherry sundae. (I just checked-240 calories with 37 grams of sugar.)

DH has plans to buy burrito's from a take out place tomorrow, so I'll have to be pretty strict to make room for it. (it's about 500-560 calories)
Good luck me! LOL

Have a great day ladies!

veggie - I think we have to treat ourselves sometimes! My litmus test is if I really enjoyed my treat is was worth it, so I'd better save my splurges for things that are favorites. I don't feel bad if I enjoyed it, but to waste calories on something just so-so is disappointing.

Guacamole- I am so with you on that! :) I wouldn't be able to live on a diet long term without some indulgences. It's eye-opening when you discover the actual calories that are in the yummy treats though. I love that they are listed online so you can be accountable....or just cry, "What have I done?"

Have a great day!