Just thought I'd say hi! I've Sugar Busted off and on for years - since the book first came out - I think it is the healthiest way to go. I sometimes have trouble if I'm not actually counting something, so I have ventured off to WW or calories sometimes. But eating all the food groups with correct portions, eating real food to fuel your body and build your health is the best way to approach what we eat. No counting or measuring, just portions and stopping when you are satisfied, not full to bursting. The "not eating to bursting" is my hardest task. Glad to meet you guys -

Good morning. I ate a few no no's yesterday but I did stop when I was full and didn't over indulge. We went the whole day without eating and by the time dinner rolled around the chips and salsa looked real good...okay they tasted real good also. By the time the entree rolled around I was getting full but I did eat the rice and beans, gave my chillie relleno to my hubby. When they had pizza snacks later in the even I just tasted one. Pretty good if I say so myself. I made them on those flat whole wheat tops with spiced tomato sauce, lean ham, mushrooms and cheese. I cooked them in the cast iron skillet. In the future I'm sure I'll be making them again and maybe adding a salad so it will be more of a meal than a snack.

Hello Kris..nice to meet you. I love the idea of stopping before you are bursting. That is what I've been working on this week. I'm trying to tell myself just because it is good doesn't mean I have to over indulge I can have some more later. For the most part it is working. I did have to have a second tiny slice of sourdough toast this morning.

Toni..the bread came out so good and makes the BEST toast. The good thing is that it is a smaller loaf so if I cut it thin enough I'm not getting that much bread. Except for last night's indiscretion I've been doing really good with staying away from no-no's. The scales are already moving. Hope they are still down come weigh-in. Awesome on your veggies.

Ellen...Thanks for all of your encouragement. It really helps. I hit that place where my weight was affecting my mood and knew something had to change. As long as I'm eating right and moving if the scales don't move I can at least know I'm trying. Only two walks this week because of the rain but two was more than none right? There was a treadmill beside the road last night but it was too late to stop. Gonna ride by this morning and hope it is still there. If it doesn't cost too much hubby will let me get it.

Solly...I just read you were on vacation. Looking forward to when you get back.

((Everybody)) You ladies totally ROCK!

Love and hugs,
Crystle

I haven't had a great week end. I guess cause it was my birthday I cut myself a little slack. But am back on track as of now. Need to plan something for dinner. But I'm hitting a blank. I've got a ton of macaroni salad made with whole wheat macaroni so have a good side.

Kris- Welcome to the board. We're glad to have you. I agree with you about Sugar Busters being a well rounded way of eating. I'm losing slowly after straying off of it and fighting my way back. Finding out that it is really the healthy way of eating. I fight the same thing about stopping when I've had enough and not trying to clean my plate just cause its there.

Crystle- I ordered some sour dough starter. I know with SB we can have sour dough bread so I'm excited to see if I can still make good bread. Its been about 30 years. Love the idea of making those pizza's and having a meal from them. I'll have to try them.

Aw, TONI! Happy Birthday, a day late! I am sorry I missed it. I used to have a list, and I don't know what I did with it! I hope you had a nice day.

Howdy all. I stayed up really late last night so slept in this morning. I've got to quit doing this. I need to get to bed earlier. Especially tonight cause I have cateract surgery tomorrow and have to be there early.

Ellen- Good job on the walking. My goodness 81 is hot to walk..... Thank you for the Birthday wish. I had such a nice day.

check back in later.....

Hi Ladies:

Particia - Welcome!! This a great place to post. I hope you enjoy it here as much as I have.

Country- I'm glad you are back on the wagon. Don't be so hard on yourself. Just keep going.

Toni- I missed talking to you guys when I was gone. I am feeling much better and realize I have to just keep going no matter what. I will be hiting the trail today.

Ellen- Thanks for the encouragement. We really need you here. I appreciate you knowledge so much.

Solly- I hope you are enjoying your vacation.

I have to go now. Have a great day everyone!!! Let's stay focused!!!

Hi ladies, back from vacation and I really didn't want to come back. After spending so much time with my baby, I am really missing him now. We had a wonderful time. Didn't see any oil so that was a good thing. Did lots of eating though. I am ready to get back on track. I just told my DH that we are going to start walking at night. I really bummed me out that I couldn't walk the beach much at all with my back and leg. One day I waited until around noon and we walked about a mile. I just can't do it until midday. The baby had a nice birthday. Most kids play in the cake, not himj, he ate it and wanted more. He is definately a good eater.

Mercee, glad you had a nice restfull vacation. Hope you find a way to get your numbers going down. You walk so much and you are seeing results in your clothes. Don't worry about that scale.

Crystle, glad you got the . Now the trick is to use it. Mine is sitting in the basement.

Toni, good luck on your surgery. I will keep you in my prayers. Happy belated birthday.

Ellen, I loved your little talk. You hit the nail on the head.

Kris, welcome to our group. SB is a very good way of life. Almost every diet you see now days is incorporating the SB principals. No whites, no sugar, etc. It's healthly all around. I too intend to eat until I burst.

Got to run, lots to catch up on here. Talk to you tomorrow.

Oh boy Welcome home Solly, you've been missed. Glad you had such a nice time. It was good you got the walk in. Sorry you having so much trouble with your back and leg. But sure do admire you for the fact you keep on trying.

Mercee- Good for you! Bet you're losing inches...

Howdy ya'll. I finished putting up a couple of quarts of figs for the boys this afternoon. I ate some before I put all the sugar and stuff in them. I LOVE figs. Jessie helped me bring in the treadmill and get it all set up. It is at the foot of the bed. It takes up most of the space that the bed doesn't but that is okay. There is enough room to walk around it and it is in a handy place. I have the tv and ac in there. I'm gonna try it out this evening. Would have used it this morning but with the preserves and company I really didn't have the time. I have some okra that needs picking and I'm just putting that off. It is 92 and oh so muggy out there.

Solly...so glad you are back. Really sorry to hear your back and leg are bothering you. You'll get back in the swing of eating right now that you are back home.

Toni..happy Belated Birthday!!!!! Praying your surgery goes well tomorrow.

Mercee...thanks for the encouragment. I think one of the things that drives me nuts is allowing the weight to come back again. I've lost a large amount of weight three times in my life. Granted I didn't gain it all back this time I did gain quite a chunk. Each time I swear it won't happen again. Prayerfully it will come off one more time and I'll actually maintain it. Awesome you are getting back to your walking trail.

Ellen...good luck with the declutter. I went through that the other day. Robert thinks I'm nuts when I rearrange the cabinets but it is the only way that I feel they are really clean. You have to get all the old stuff out of there. Plus having slight ocd's doesn't help.

((Everybody))

Love and hugs,
Crystle

Good morning ladies, It is a rainy day here. But we need it, my front grass is brown and like straw. Cooler today but the heat is due back tomorrow.

Crystle, glad you got that set up and ready to go. It does help having a TV close by. Sounds like your garden is flourishing.

Toni, praying for a successful surgery.

Ellen, though about you last night. DH put some eggplant on the grill. Neither I nor my DD like it. It really didn't have much of a taste, nothing I could place anyway.

Mercee, did you get to walk last evening? I wanted to try but my girls played volleyball and it was the late game plus I could hardly walk so I will try tonight hopefully.

Chris, hopefully, you are having success so far on SB. Let us know how you are doing.

Got to run. Have a great day.

Morning ladies:

Solly-Welcome back and I am glad you enjoyed your vacation. I did get may walk in last night on the trail and tonight I will walk on my treadmill.

Crystle- I hope you are able to get on your treadmill today.

Toni- I pray everyhting went well with your surgery and that you are resting.

Have a great day everyone. I have to get back to work now.

Thank you for all the well wishes. Surgery went fine. My eye is still blury today but supposed to be fine tomorrow. I'm sure glad its over. I'll write more tomorrow.

Hi ladies, Well I mustarded up courage to get on the scale today. Something must be wrong with it. I was at 182 which I haven't seen in a long long time. I sure don't feel like 182 nor do my clothes reflect it. DH thought it was wrong also. I go to the oncologist on Friday so we will see what theirs says.

Toni, so glad your surgery went well. Get some rest and don't tire your eyes.

Mercee, Well as much as I wanted too, I did not attempt to walk last evening. I had been nauseus all day (and again today) so I hit the couch after dinner and stayed there. If I feel better I will try tonight. I think it may be the Cymbalta doing it. I missed it a few days on vacation and since I started back regularly, I have been sick. Hopefully it will pass soon. Good job getting your walk in.

Ellen, I know it is swim day. Have fun.

Everyone else: hope you are having a great day.

Hi ladies:

Toni- I am happy your surgery went well.

Solly- I hope you are feeling better today. I hope the weightloss sticks.

Have a great day ladies. I had a busy day at work so I am tired. I will check in tommorrow.