Good Saturday Morning Ladies:)

Well Today, I having my bed fixed,so I shouldn't fall off the bed anymore,or lets hope so.

We enjoying the sun,even tho they say the temps are going to fall.We expecting Winds blowing around 60MPH.

Justwill-Happy you got your new refrigerator.Nothing taste better than filtered water,especially the with the drinking water that our town supplies UGH!!!.The seats are tight in the coach area of the plane. So I would suggest going 1 st class where the seats are wider. If you going on a business trip you'll be able to afford it, if the company pays for it.

Hugs :) BB

Hi everyone,

It's sleeting now. I never made it to the grocery store yesterday. Me and DH went out to eat at a fish place that he loves. I ended up having 2 pieces of the fried fish. Not to bad since I stuck to salad, cottage cheese and green beans as my side dishes. DH had the fried potatoes, beans, fried shrimp and fried fish and the banana pudding. Even with just the 2 pieces of fried fish, my tummy was so bloated and miserable. I feel better this morning. I hate going to this place, as there isn't much a person doing LC can eat.

BB, my step-daughter that is a senior in high school is staying with us. Her small county has been considered a disaster area and FEMA has to come and declare the schools safe to reopen. Most of that town is still without electricity due to the ice storm. They have already been out of school a week and are now getting hit with snow and ice again. She is upset because she learned she won't get to graduate on time as the school will have to stay open longer this summer to make up for all the missed days due to the bad weather. She only had a couple weeks to look forward to before she leaves to the Coast Guard boot camp.

My MIL still has no electricity. I talked to her last night. They are getting by with a small gas heater and oil lamps for light. She has blocked off most of her house and says they are staying warm enough. But, since her and my Aunt are both on Atkins too, there eating hasn't been too great. Said they had bologna sandwiches for dinner. She lives on the same rural road as my sister and every single electric pole there is broken in two from the ice. They have a fireplace but it is one of those that's just for decoration, it doesn't work. Her cookstove and all is electric. I told her last night that all the puppies, Molly and the cats are inside due to the weather. She politely declined to come stay with us. It truly is a zoo here. Even a big possum on the back deck. LOL.

Justwill, I'm 46 yrs. old and thought I was the only one on the planet that has never flown. I am terrified to get on a plane.

Robin, I hope you heal quickly and get to eat some real food soon. I also hate those novocaine injections. They are terribly painful for me. Also, at least you stopped with 4 slices of the bread. I used to eat many, many slices of bread with strawberry jelly. I also have a hard time with my eating on the weekend, after doing pretty great all week.

I'm so happy that we still have power and haven't been hit as hard as most of the state. We have called every single ad in the newspaper for firewood and every one is sold out. We only have enough to last a few days if the power goes out. I guess if this happens, DH will be in the pasture cutting down a tree as we do have lots of trees.

Forgot to mentiion that I'm going to be broke, broke, broke next week. Have to pay for step-daughters class ring, announcements and cap and gown. She is home-coming queen and her mother is paying for her formal dress. I sure wish we had got some notice of these upcoming expenses. Next month we'll be paying for her senior pictures. Just when I thought money wasn't too tight, boom. DH is working overtime this weekend to help pay for all this.

Lily, its not so much the plane Im worried about (yet). Im worried I will get lost at the airport, get on the wrong plane, miss my flight, bring something Im not supposed to (security), my ace not fitting in the seat, etc.

Not sure what happened this week, but I dropped 3lbs!:woo: I am so excited. I've never lost 3 lbs in one week. Also, I was going through my old jewrely and I also discovered I can now wear bracelets. REAL bracelets, not the stretchy ones! SO cool. I was so excited I went and bought some shoes!!

I am a little upset because I am having a hard time finding my UTZ pork rinds this week. I may have to contact the company. Has anyone ever tried these? They are way different than the bakenets. They are air puffed and melt in your mouth.. less salt too.

Me and you both robin! I've totally figured out WHAT/WHEN but need to figure out the HOW to STOP! Gets exasperating!:mad: Been super stressed and exhausted/looong hours - have turned to self medicating with carbs~again~ . . . . Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! I'm convinced its HABIT - and a BAD one at that.

HOW to stop the cycle . . . . .

Didn't realize we're the same age lily . . . wtg on the exercise!

I've exercised my way thru this latest carb-fest - something UNHEARD of in my previous life. LOL! Loving the Pilates dvd - its three 10 minute segments - so far I've been able to do all three each day.:smug: But always start out thinking "I can do ANYTHING for 10 minutes!";)

DO notice that when I'm in Bread Machine Bread Binge-mode that I virtually stop drinking my water-plan. (??????) :?: Just when I need it the most.

Too weird.

I was terrified of planes my whole life - finally got on one at age 36 (Wedding Trip to CO) . . . I have controlled Anxiety/Panic Disorder with a touch of claustrophobia----don't like to be in anything I can't get OUT of--like elevators etc. Anyhooo . . . it was wonderful and I LOVED flying! The seat was tight (I weighed around 200# then) but manageable.

PS to ArkieKel: Tx for the awesome inspiration!:hug:

Hi everyone, I'm having a day of quiet. The temp is a little warmer and I put all the pups out with Molly and the cats too. Thank goodness. None of them are coming back in unless it gets below freezing again. Poop patrol is officially taking a break. LOL.

Me and my DD went out to eat last night at a Western Sizzlin. We both ordered a steak and the food bar. I had way too much to eat. I ended up bringing the whole steak dinner home. But had baked chicken, spinach, salad and some SF jello and cantalope. I was totally miserable all night long. I don't know why I over-eat sometimes.

Originally Posted by aud:
DO notice that when I'm in Bread Machine Bread Binge-mode that I virtually stop drinking my water-plan. (??????)

I do this too....stop drinking water when Im eating crap! Just when we shouldnt. I totally agree

So far so good today. Got my 2 mile walk in, eating is good. I think I'll make a l/c pizza for supper tonight.

Have a great sunday ladies.

Hi everyone, I have not been on program well at all today. Need to find my way back. I plan to exercise tonite. Not sure what's came over me. I'm eating too much of the right foods it seems. Kick in the butt needed, please.

I'm a little stressed out, No a lot stressed out over my oldest step-daughters financial problems. It always trickles down to us. I'm just sick of it. Her DH got paid on Friday and they went to his company banquet last night. Even with depositing his paycheck of $1200.00 they were still overdrawn and that is with a $600.00 overdraft protection. OMG, she convinced him the ATM machine just isn't working right. A friend of his from work picked up the tab for their dinners. I have begged my DH to talk to Samantha's husband but he won't do it. I would love to get him alone and talk to him but it would pretty much cause 2 divorces, probably theirs and my own.

Her DH asked why we didn't get him a Christmas present. I did, it was a nice jogging suit since he works out all the time. I am sure since Samantha picked it up and it had the tags on in case it didn't fit, that she took it back and got the money and spent it. I'd sure like to tell him this. Also, she didn't buy my DH a gift. Says she did, but "just keeps forgetting to bring it". What a crock.

As you all can see, things never relax any around here. It is constant upheaval with all this crap. I have trouble sleeping. I feel completely exhausted most of the time. I'm sure some of it is my chronic illness but I think it's partly due to chronic stress also.

Anyways, send up prayers for me for peace of mind.