Morning ladies:

I had a busy wekend and now I am very busy at work. Sorry I don't have time to post to everyone. I am doing well eating and workong out are going great. Have a nice day everyone.

Solly- GLad you are getting better.

Ellen- Glad your neighbor is coming home.

Crystle and Toni- Keep up the good work.

I will talk to you ladies tomorrow.

Hello all. Well I polished off the last 4 shortbread cookies last night. I'm free of sweets and I'm sure the scale will tell on me. How did I ever get back on sugar. I'm hoping today is new day and a new start for me.

Mercee- You sound very busy. Keep up the good work.

Ellen- Thanks so much for the list of stuff. I wrote them down to get at the first of the month. I found that Channa Dal at the Indian Store online. So I'll get that too.

Crystle- I would love to get some soy crumbles. I want to get away from so much meat. I'll look again when I go to wal Mart. Glad you're still walking. Keep it up, you're doing great....

Off to make lunch.

It is so nice today. It is cloudy but cool enough to have the door open. There is a nice breeze blowing through the house.

Eating is still going well. I don't eat enough believe it or not but other than that I am right on track. Had a yummy bowl of chili for lunch. I like getting full with only 150 calories. Breakfast was cantaloupe.

((Everybody))

Love and hugs,
Crystle

Just had an Amy's organic frozen lasagna for breakfast/lunch. It was so good. I love her stuff. But have to watch the calories and stuff.

Crystle- Wish I had a cantaloupe I just love them. Have a great day.

Ellen, I sympathize with the headache. Just took some advil about 30 minutes ago. Tried to fight it with out medicine but that didn't happen. Okay don't make me have to get pushy... Get that booty rooty in gear, you'll feel better.

Toni...I can't begin to tell you how much your encouragement pushes me to keep on. I've been feeling like a marshmallow the last few days and it has been hard to push myself. Glad those sweets are out of the house. Now to get them out of your system. ((hugzz))

Solly...

Mercee...

Love and hugs,
Crystle

Morning ladies:

I am happy to report I am down 3 pounds this week. I feel great. I am very busy at work but I just wanted to check in with my friends.

Crystle- I love chili but usually make it in the winter. I hope yours was yummy. Keep up the good work. You are doing great.

Ellen- Hope you made it to your class today. How did your chinese food turn out last night? I always tell my husband I am working out to beat back diabetes the weight loss is just a bonus.

Toni- I really like the Amy's dinners as well. They are kind of expensive but I buy them every now and again.

Solly- Hope you feeling better.

Well back to work. Have a great day everyone. We can all do this.

Good morning ladies, We had a bid yesterday and I was so busy and sick. I ended up going home at 4:00 sice I did not have lunch and I had some type of spell when I went in the house. I was walking towards our living room to the bid double chair so I could lay my head back and prop up my feet and I got down the hall and I heard this ringing in my head and I couldn't walk or was afraid to walk (don't know which) but things were different. I kept yelling for my husband but he was outside with the dog. When he came in I had made it to the couch and was just sitting. I was afraid to move. I laid down and didn't move for awhile. Later I got changed and felt better. I was still dizzy and my head feels weird. Sure glad I go back to the surgeon tomorrow morning if he will have any ideas. Sat in the chair all night and went to bed around 9:30.

Ellen, I am so glad your neighbor is better. Everyone is more comfortable at their own home. Hope your migraine is gone soon.

Toni, throw away the sweets. I did watch BL last night except for the last 30 minutes. I will catch that later. Most of the contestants don't weight a lot, I was surprised. Lots of 200#. I love Amy's WW pizza too.

Mercee, glad you are working and working out the same. Keep it up. 3 lbs is awesome. You are such an inspiration.

Crystle, you did lots of exercise yesterday girl. I am not eating much meat at all, b/c it turns my stomach. The other night I had a veggie plate.

Didn't weigh in today. Will have to do it tomorrow. Thought about it to late and it was probably cause I don't think I've done very well.

Crystle- Hope you're having a good day. And maybe getting some walking in.

Ellen- Your dinner sounded good last night. I love Chinese food and especially stir fry. Congratulations on the lb. Your hard work is paying off.

Solly- So sorry you're having such a bad time. That sounds scary what happened to you in the hall. I'll pray you get some answers tomorrow when you see the surgeon.

Mercee- Oh my goodness 3 lbs. is just great. You're really going to town on that weight. Keep up the good work.

Ellen- I feel that my diet and exercise together have made the difference for me. My morning blood sugar was always high. Every since I started literally writing down everything and exercising 6 days a week I have seen a real turn around. Also I was a person who never ate breakfast. Once I started eating breakfast the weight started dropping. The dietician explained to me that I was eating properly otherwise but without breakfast my body thought it was starving so it would hold on to whatever I ate. My morning numbers now range fron 101-128 at the highest. I really think changing my workout schedule was my game changer. Sometimes I really don't feel like working out but I know if I don't diabetes will win. I also pray for strength and determination.

I'm cooking a ground turkey and ground round meatloaf for dinner along with baked sweet potato and roast fresh asparagus. Yum, it smells so good in here and I'm so hungry. Today has been a good eating day. Right now I'm having a cup of green tea.

Mercee- You're such a good example. I can't believe how good the ladies are doing here.

Solly- I'm thinking about you this evening and wondering how you're doing. I hope you're getting some rest.

Ellen- Sounds like you've got your eating plan all worked out. I'm sorry the vegan way wasn't the best way. You sure gave it a heck of a try.

Crystle- How has your day went? You're awfully quiet...

Howdy ya'll. I actually ate breakfast this morning but then I missed lunch. I haven't been a good eater to be honest but I'm working on it. Don't get me wrong I've been eating legal just not enough. I don't know why it is either feast or famine with me. I was kinda lazy and just did a short workout. But it was plenty. I was wet from head to toe.

Ellen..woo hoo..WTG getting out there and getting it done. Good thing cause I know it was scary thinking of this ole country gal coming to Atlanta to set ya straight. I think you'll be happy that you added a little meat in your diet. I know there are veggie proteins but I think the small amounts of meat will help you with your sugar levels. If you are doing the best you can you have to remind yourself diabetes is a disease and it doesn't play by the rules. But we do have one weapon that it doesn't and that is prayer. I am going to not only pray that your numbers get better but that one day your sugar will no longer be an issue. ((hugzz))

Solly...my heart truly aches that you are going through so much right now. I could feel your fear as you were calling for your honey last night. You are in my prayers also. Praying that the doctors get to the root of this dizziness and that you do not have any more of those attacks. Also that you get stronger every day.

Mercee..What can I say? You are really rocking this weight loss thing. You are doing amazingly well. Congrats on the three pounds and the thirty plus total!!!!

Toni...I skipped weighing today also. I felt fluffy and decided I would wait until tomorrow. It is not like I don't weight at least 10 times a day. Messed up I know but it is what it is. Your dinner sounds a lot better than mine. I had a half a tuna sandwich full of onions, celery, peppers, egg whites, and dill pickles. Oh and on the side some pickles okra.

Promised to play a game with Tator so I'd better get.

Love and hugs,
Crystle

Morning ladies:

Toni-We were on the same page last nigh I made turkey meatloaf, baked potatoes and veggie medley for dinner.

Crystle-Great job getting that walk in.

Ellen- That story abouth the couple is sofunny. I love spicy and hot food too.

Solly-- I hope you are feeling better today.

Have a great day everyone. What a wonderfule group we have here. Back to work