Originally Posted by dac328

hello! I'm new to the site and, boy, do I need the support. Somehow I've gained 50 pounds over the last several years and am miserable (somehow, right! We all know eating tons of food did it for me). I look forward to reading all the posts learning how to move around the site. Take care, Debbie

Originally Posted by stiesta

Katie -- here with you on the flu thing. My DD was sitting at the bar, and I was getting dinner ready for them all. She has been sluggish and clingy today and I figured she was getting sick. She started screaming that her lips hurt. It's pretty dry right now with the cold, so I ran to get some chapstick, as she was so hysterical. I put the chapstick on and tell her to calm down, trying to stop the flow of tears. Well, I turn my back for one-half of a second, BLEAACCHHHH, she throws up all over the bar. I grab her and turn to head for the bathroom, until I remember I have just repainted the bathroom and don't want to risk her mucking it up. So I stop mid-flight and turn for the kitchen sink (closest facility) and carry her there. Now mind you, she has not stopped throwing up at this point. So I now have vomit on the bar, on the floor, in the hall on the way to the bathroom, and all across the kitchen floor (not to mention, all over me!) :yikes:

So after putting her in the tub, changing my clothes, and cleaning up the mess, I am ready to curl up in my sweats with a movie. Unfortunately, with our upcoming move, our house is going on the market this week, and I've got a MILLION things to do so we can be ready. :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

GRRRR...what a bad way to end a day!

Christie

Originally Posted by marbear

Deets, you have just got to try it their way, girlie. This cheat day plan is not working, is it? Anyway, little gains at EVERY visit would be really bad, but you could probably burp good and lose .2 lbs...so try not to let that last one effect you too much. You're right about each pound counting more at your size, but even a person your size can hold on to a few pounds of waste and water.

Originally Posted by Repo girl

Heather- Sounds like you have been really busy, chickie! Glad your presentation went well.

Deets- You are doing great, and I am with the other chicks. You have come this far on LAWL's advice, anyway.

I am sick. I don't want to be. I have been telling myself for days now that it is not true. I refuse to get sick. Yet, today I can't deny it. This crap has flu written all over it. I didn't even exercise this morning. I might when my daycare kids go home, not sure I am up to it, but hate to break my streak, you know. I am so excited about the website stuff. My SIL is having a baby shower tomorrow. I was asked to bring a gift that starts with B, so I am going to go to the store tonight a put together a Basket full of Bathtime stuff. I love the Johnsons Lavender baby products. I also thought about throwing a box of condoms in for Birth Control. She will think it is really funny, but I'm not sure about the people from her church. Oh, to heck with them. Like they've never seen a condom before. I'm doing it!! I also have a painting party organized for tomorrow morning, calling in favors to my mom and sisters. We are going to paint my living room and dining room this really pretty green. Hopefully I will feel a lot better by then. Hope everyone is having a great, POP day!!

Originally Posted by dac328

hello! I'm new to the site and, boy, do I need the support. Somehow I've gained 50 pounds over the last several years and am miserable (somehow, right! We all know eating tons of food did it for me). I look forward to reading all the posts learning how to move around the site. Take care, Debbie

Originally Posted by marbear

Ok, I made the ricotta cheesecake, and I did use part skim even though I forgot to change that in the recipe I posted. I divided it out into 2 round pans since I didn't have a springform (was scared of it baking over, but it may have been fine). It was a bit eggy tasting, but I topped it with fruit and had it for breakfast instead of my typical 2 eggs. I cut each pie into 8 pieces so a slice is 1/2 protein, but I had 2 of the slices this morning for a whole protein. I also didn't remember to buy more vanilla, which may have helped. It was still a good treat esp since I am not a big protein eater. I'm not tempted by it, because I have gotten sick off ricotta before (it was a recipe from my husbands family that just had WAY too much cheese) and it is one food I'll never overeat.

How can I freeze it?
Mary