Good reading this morning although weight is still the same. I may just put the scale away until after Christmas and relieve a wee bit of pressure.

Had a healthy breakfast this morning and will have poached eggs on yummy spinach for lunch. Dinner will be a pork schnitzel with roasted Brussels sprouts (my new fave veggie!) and either a roasted potato or some whole wheat noodles.

There is no Christmas baking in this house and it's going to stay that way until Claire brings me hers on Christmas Eve! I am a sugar addict and just cannot eat ONE cookie!

Oy! I should not have mentioned cookies! A young friend, Sierra, brought me a plate yesterday afternoon and insisted I try them. It was her first attempt at baking. I did eat two, praised them and pitched the rest after she left.

BGL was 5.2 this morning - Whew! Today will be a busy day but meals are planned and partially prepped. Breakfast is about to happen.

oh, see what happens when I have a few carbs? I can't stop. Have to have a cleaner day today, or this will go thru the holidays. We are supposed to go to a family gather wednesday pm, for a pizza party. Decided to skip the supper part, told DH that we will take the family out for supper then go to family gather. Will not do it. SIL knows I can't eat pizza. We could have done potluck or something else, but no! Well, I just won't do it.
Tonight is high stress, group meeting with counsellors, kind of showdown with DD. Not looking forward to it. Also, we are down in numbers for work for the holidays. I am on call another week then some holidays, and some skiing. hope I can make it. The blues are getting me down for sure. Didn't do much yesterday. Have no ambition at all. Will be glad when people start arriving, that usually helps.
Ruth, good for you for tossing your cookies, LOL. Its the only way to avoid the temptation sometimes.

Yes, I do see, Mad. I was attacked by salty snack mix last night and had a 10.2 reading this morning. When will I learn? The scale stayed the same though which means it'd be down if not for the salt.

Today I must focus on better choices. I have grapefruit peeled and ready to go for breakfast and will also have some yogurt after a while. I have a huge bag of baby spinach which I'll use at noon with poached eggs and toast. Dinner tonight will be stir-fried shrimp and peppers with the last of the shiritaki noodles and some peanut sauce. (I'm trying to clear out my fridge and top freezer to make room for Christmas Eve party stuff.)

Tomorrow is a difficult day with a Christmas Dinner at noon with my pet therapy clinic clients and then a birthday party with spaghetti and Caesar salad in the evening!

Is there a saint for healthy eating? I need help!

HI LADIES ~ boy, this month can a be a tuff one for all, can't it? I have been practicing that "What I don't see, I won't buy" method this year ... turning my head and zooming by the junkies very quickly. I bought lots of healthier stuff this year (oddly, same as Trish) ~ 4 different kinds of cheeses; mini-sausages; big olives, and lots of nuts (I already have some baby dills here). I will also make some carrot & celery sticks too.

For our Christmas guests, I also bought things like pretzels and bit & bites; DH got his own stash but as long as I have the cheese and nuts, I should be OK. I also brought a few small crackers that my guests like; they requested apple pie this year, so I bought a frozen one and will bake it on that day, so there won't be any baking temptations for me either. I'm hoping that these choices will make a big difference for me too.


TRISH ~ what is that "1 Minute Muffin" you are referring to? Is it a bran muffin or regular muffin or what? Do you make it in the microwave? Glad that you are doing so well with the Atkin's plan and it is helping you. When I eat lower carb, I have to be careful to eat enuff over the day, or I get a bit queezy too.

MAD ~ glad your visit with family went well; hope you get those carbs under control quickly. I was wondering if you all couldn't just take your own snacks or dinner with you at some of these family things; eating dinner early was a great idea too though, then take your own snacks for later, as your contribution. I used to carry a small baggie of snacks when I went out to friends (like nuts).


Yesterday, we picked up a few more decos for the tree and wrapping paper; I got in some walking and I vacuumed the whole apartment in the AM (boy, that's a good workout). Today, I cleaned off the front porch; it didn't take long but it's good exercise and the fresh air was nice too.

We have been having milder temps this week and I'm glad; we had lots of **** here over the last while, but that's OK with me -- the snow fairies were out working hard today but they need the work too.

Hope you all have a wonderful and successful (very close to plan) week; I'm going for persistance and perseverance ~ keeping to plan most of the week and that is working well for me too. Take care ... Rosebud

Just a quick flyby. DD called last night and she and her family are coming in a day early. Will be here sometime Thursday. So I've been working to get things done a day sooner. Went shopping yesterday and today to get a few gifts. Going tomorrow to get my nails done and then grocery shopping. Still have to plan meals that I'm cooking. Not sticking to Atkin's very well, because we've been eating out too much. I am just trying to eat healthy not necessarily low carb. Checked out new WW Points Plus plan and may do it. I ordered the books. BS is doing pretty good and weight is down. Still have to watch the salt regardless of what plan. I like the new WW plan as they push a lot of veggies and fruit with the caution that diabetics needs to be careful eating too much fruit. I'm using it during the holidays to not overdo portions.

Rosebud This is the recipe I use for the 1 Minute Muffin that JerseyGirl put on Atkins thread. I think there is one on SBD and I've used both. I used this one because she gave the nutrition info with it.

Muffin in a Minute (suitable for Induction)

Serving Size: 1

1/4 cup flax meal
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 packet splenda packet
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 large egg
1 teaspoon butter

Put the dry ingredients in a coffee mug. Or a bowl for a different shape.

Stir.

Then add the egg and the butter. Mix.

Microwave 1 minute (or more). Take out. slice, butter, eat. Set mug to soak immediately.

Cream cheese would go nicely, too.

Notes: 1.5 net carbs.

Per serving: 235 Calories; 18g Fat (63% calories from fat); 12g Protein; 11g Carbohydrate; 9.5 g. fiber; 223mg Cholesterol; 284mg Sodium

A lady at church told me about using Chia seed. She learned about on Dr. Oz show. She said it has helped keep her blood sugar normal and she doesn't have to check it everyday any more. I've thought about making this muffin with it or maybe 1/2 Chia seed and 1/2 flaxsee. Will let you know how it works out.

Don't know if I'll make it back here until after the kids leave on the 1st of January. I will try. If not, y'all have a very Merry Christmas. And I hope we all can start our New Year at least where we are weight wise and with good BS readings. I'll check in when I can.

apparently the muffin recipe also works with finely ground nuts, like almonds or pecans. Might try that for Christmas. I think I am coming down with a cold, so am pounding the vitamin C and washing hands obsessively.
Tired tho. DD comes today, so we will eat supper at a restaurant where I can stick to plan, then go so the relatives after they have had their pizza. Was gonna try for hot yoga today, so better get moving.

Hi another quik flyby here need a break running around here trying to get the last few things done before everyone hits the house tomorrow.

Mad Sorry you are feeling bad. Hope you feel better soon.

I've been reading about the new WW Points + program. Seems it is the old original plan just using points for it this time around. That really excites me because years ago my deceased hubby's aunt gave me a copy of that diet and I did it on my own, couldn't afford the meetings back then, and I lost weight with it. Lost that copy with all the moving around. All the weight I lost on that plan years ago I have never gained back. The interesting thing is that I've gained within about 15 lbs of what I lost back then, but never gained those lost lbs back. I'm using it during the holidays. If it works as well this time at keeping me from gaining over the holidays, I will keep using it. I lose slower any way, so won't matter if I lose slow on it now.

Well, got to get back to this house cleaning. I want to gt the house work done so I can do some cooking for the kids to much on when they come in tomorrow. DD and I will have to go to the store and get last minute grocery shopping done as well. I need a good nights sleep before they get here.

Y'all have a good evening.

trish: I totally gave up. Just couldn't get to all the cleaning etc, so left things as is. The kids can do some tidying. I could feel it building and knew I would have a meltdown if I tried to do it all. With a cold coming on I knew it would happen. And I am expecting to have to work during the night. SO just leaving it up to them to get ready for my Dad to come tomorrow, and plan the supper.
DId ok today, but did enjoy a few of my SIL Christmas cookies. Oh, well, off to bed, can't fight off this cold if I don't get any rest.
will check in tomorrow if I'm not sleeping.

I got most of the house cleaning done thanks to DH helping me. Cheated on some of it... used Endust and dusted instead of waxing, but it is better than having all that dust around. I know it will be a mess about 5 minutes after they arrive and bring all their stuff in, but I just wanted it to be half way clean when they got here. I figure they will be here between noon and 2pm. I've got the last load of clothes in the washer and a dryer full going. I will fold them and put them all away in the morning. Have to clean toilets in the morning. Sweet Hubby did the upstairs so I don't have to. I tell you I think I've done 2 weeks of exercise these last 3 days. Didn't get all my required points eaten today... lacked 4 to make it, but I just didn't have time. I would work and then take a break and then go back and work some more. I got my WW books today and will look at the plan better hopefully in the morning before kids arrive.

Mad I don't think it would be good for you or healthy for you to push yourself to do all that cleaning with a cold coming on. I've learned the hard way that it is not wise to do those things when your immune system is down. I wouldn't have done it if I had been sick. Take good care of yourself. I'm so glad you are going to have your Dad there.

Rosebud and Ruth and all others reading this Y'all have a great day!!!

I'm going to try to go get some sleep. It is almost 1:30 am.

Quick check-in as I'm in overdrive. I won't bore you with my list! Weight iss till stuck and BGL is not great this morning. A pasta and birthday cake supper was inflicted on me last night - not even any salad! Clean eating today for sure.

Take a bit of time for your self today.

Good morning

Sorry I have been MIA for the last while. So much family sickness and problems lately, just hard to deal with everything.

I am feeling much better though. I went to my doctor to complain about the diacrom pill that I usually take with breakfast. I have been scared to even go out because my BG would just drop with no reason. Scared I would get into a situation I couldn't handle. Anyway he said I didn't have to take it anymore and since then I have been feeling great. Just taking metformin now. Maybe I can go back on LC.

Just housecleaning to do now. Will be having 12 for dinner on Christmas day and will be making a few things ahead of time.

If I don't get back here, everyone have a great Christmas.

I wish all of you the warmth of the hearth, the smiles of those you love, and the peace of God in your hearts.

We had good weather today, not too cold, snow on the ground, the sun even came out for a bit. Nice breakfast and gift exchange after that, then I went for a little nap, woke up 4 hour later. I am feeling better, so maybe thats what I needed to fight off this cold. I didn't make the soup for supper that I had planned, since I slept so long, but didn't matter, my son-in-love's Dad brought sushi for us as an appetizer. (he is Japanese)
I have had several small cheats the last few days, a few tastes of baked goods. Am up a pound, but will be planning for a clean food day tomorrow. have also had very little exercise, with all the busyness. May have a birth tonight or tomorrow to keep me busy, but holiday starts on Monday morning.
thankful that things are good with everyone. Stay well.
Will check in more regularly again.