I hope this is a short week so I can get on with this surgery. It is Friday mornng. I'm not wooried or nervous about it, hey I'll be asleep anyway. I'm sure it won't be bad.
Ellen, wow, you have don great. Maybe your body is in starvation mode. Sometimes I find when I eat more food I lose, doesn't make since but I think it helps your body realize it is not starving. I'm people are noticing, after that much you would have to. Some people are afraid to say things. How about painting prictures of your other grand children.
Toni, I had some wine to yesterday and boy did I miss it. Yes my surgery is this Friday. It was cool here but the heat is back.
Crystle, WOW you are doing great on your waliking. Keep it up and you will be able to do a 10 minue mile. My Dh ususally shares my dinner and eats his too and anyone else that didn't finish theirs.
Mercee, hope you had a great weekend
Running, welcome to our group. It is a great group of ladies. All of us have been around for awhile so you can get some good help if you need it.
Gots lots to do this week so I had better get started. Have a great day.
Thanks everybody for the welcome! I didn't actually realize that this was from a book but I should pick it up. Although what you described is pretty much exactly what I do. I've given up all sugar and artificial sweetners and try to eat just whole grains (although I do get the occasional white bread simply because we only buy fresh bread and sometimes they don't have whole wheat available). I'm actually planning on starting to bake my own bread soon so that should help.
A little about myself. I'm a mom of one very hyper toddler! Basically, I'm trying to lose this baby weight and DH is losing right along with me. We run almost every day and try to do some strength training too. I'm also an academic so that keeps me pretty busy and means we travel quite a bit too.
Today's been a bad day. I actually haven't cheated but it's probably the closest that I came so far. We have a 6 hour flight tomorrow and have a ton of things to get done along with a sick todder, so it's been really stressful. I'm just working on resisting and it seems the worst is over so I'm proud of myself for not giving into emotional eating!
I do have one question for you experienced ladies. DH's birthday is coming up and we've both cut out sugar... any thoughts on a good birthday dessert? I was thinking of some sort of fruit/nut pie? I could probably make my own whole wheat crust but I'm not sure how to do the filling. I found this website: .sweetsavvy.com/ and the pecan pie looks good but I have to admit, I'm really scared of making it because even using natural sweeteners might lead to binging. I'll have been sugar free almost 2 months then... but I still wonder if it's too soon?
Don't know what got into me this morning. I woke around 5:30 and just kinda lounged for an hour or so. Actually got my bootie in gear to get an outside walk. After that we also shot our bows. Just finished a yucky tuna sandwich. Not exactly what I wanted but I needed some protein.
Oh and I did end up eating my burger with thin tops last night. I went into dinner with only 274 on my calorie count so I wasn't too worried. I didn't quite finish it but my sweetie came to the rescue.
Running...sounds like you have a very busy schedule. I'm tired just reading..LOL Sounds like you are doing great staying away from the sugar and artificial ones as well. I gave up splenda earlier in the month so I treat myself with one teaspoon of sugar in my coffee milk in the mornings. It helps me not feel deprived and it is not overly sweet to make me crave more. I can't think right now of anything for a birthday dessert or than a cheesecake made with agave but I don't have the recipe handy. I'm you could find one online.
Solly...praying your week goes fast and your surgery and recovery go off with out a hitch.
Ellen...shame on them for not noticing. With a 30 pound loss I know you look different. And I'm sure you feel different. Are you still eating gluten and vegan?
Toni...Thanks for being excited with me yesterday. I tried to get hubby to be excited but he was busy..LOL
I talked to my sister this afternoon and she told me they may leave tonight and drive straight through, getting here around 10-12 noon...YIKES! I have so much cleaning and arranging to do! It will probably not get done.
I have not had time to paint since I have been preparing for company. I have been thinking maybe I ought to do my kids...from baby pictures?! That might be fun. The trick is finding good pictures to use. Tom is trying to convince me to paint local landmarks. Eh...doesn't really appeal to me though.
I went to the market, then went down the street and visited with my neighbor and her sister who has a terminal illness. She is such a fun quirky little woman...I was pleased that she decided to visit with me as her sister told me she was probably not up to visitors.
COUNTRY: I am eating mostly gluten free and vegan. Tonight I ate some sole filets. I did some research on the man who wrote the book that got me eating vegan and found he was at one time the head of PETA. I am all for ethically treating animals, but there was a lot of information questioning his research methods that backed up his findings of a vegan diet for different health concerns. A plant based diet DOES help, but it is not necessary to leave off fat free dairy and very low fat fish or chicken to get the same results. So, I have moderated it a bit. I still eat a lot of beans, and veggies. I like it. It feels good not to have to obsess over it though.
RUNNING: I want to start running! My husband is a barefoot runner....he LOVES his run. I want that euphoria from running...its been very hard to overcome my huge lazy streak! Have a good trip!
SOLLY: I only have two grandkids..and I have painting them both! I can always do more, and I have considered it. I want to do my niece, because I love her skin tones! What I really want is someone to pay me money to paint a portrait for them. Interested in letting me paint a portrait of your grandson? Praying for you and your upcoming surgery. Have you gotten your cpap machine yet?
MERCEE: My sister is coming from Oak Park! Next time I am up there, maybe we could meet for lunch...I met a number of old members on here and it was kind of neat to really meet face to face. When I was the moderator, I met a bunch of the other mods and the owners of the board and that was a lot of fun! Anyway, good going on your workouts.
Just a drive thru, time to go home. It has been busy here and we have 2 bids the rest of the week and I am trying to get things lined up for when I am gone.
Just one note, Running, there is a fabulous cheesecake on the recipe board, it's "Deb's cheescake" it is wonderful. My SIL likes like better than the real thing. It is made with Agave. Someone may have the recipe handy.
Sorry I've been missing in action so to speak. I've been really tired this week and so just didn't get on to write only to read. Will be better in a day or two. Thinking of you all and praying for you Solly on your surgery.
I am down 2.5 lbs today. I am excited. I can't believe it has been 6 weeks of being consistent with my workouts. I love the results.
Solly- I will be praying for you on Friday. Hope you had an enjoyable evening.
Ellen- I would be delighted to get to gther the next time you are in town. Maybe us Sugarbusters should get together as a whole and meet at a central location. That would be Fun.
Didn't weigh in this morning either. Just felt it wasn't a good day for me. Went grocery shopping yesterday and got stocked up on healthy stuff. Lots of chicken, fish fruit and salad stuff. We got some rain today. Thank goodness we needed it.
Mercee- Wow 2.5 is great. You're doing so good. This is a bunch of really good ladies here. The support is so great.
Solly- Don't blame you for not weighing in. Don't work to hard...
I forgot to weigh yesterday morning...my sister is here and I have been with her most of the time.
Its been busy busy busy! We are not doing much sightseeing, or touristy things..just hanging out at my pool, relaxing. Its nice. But I am tired...trying to fix extra meals and stuff takes it toll.
I will try and remember to weigh when I get up later this morning! I think I am down a bit...so I would love to weigh officially and find out where I am at. The thirty pounds is really close...
SOLLY: Thinking of you! I hope the surgery goes really well. I wish you the best of luck with your machine. I LOVE mine...but I will admit it took a bit of getting used to at first. Don't give up! The benefits are wonderful.
Hi Ellen, I just saw your name on the main page and clicked through to see how you are doing - 26 pounds, that is awesome!! Keep up the great work! I bet you feel fabulous!
Got a late start today, had my last therapy session and evaluation. I had not improved like I thought I would have. Some things were better than others.
Ellen, Wow 30 pounds is awesome. You should be feeling great with your sister there relaxing but I understand the additional work. They just left with my machine. I'll give it a try tonight and take it to the hospital with me.
Toni, you will be ready to go now that you have all that good food in the house.
Crystle, Mercee, Running, Have a great day,
I will check back in with you all sometime Sunday or so or as soon as I can. Thanks for all your prayers.
Have a good trip! 
I think I am down a bit...so I would love to weigh officially and find out where I am at. The thirty pounds is really close...
