Low Carb Freestyle Dec 3
 

Good morning ladies! I just stopped in to say hello. I am going to try and catch up on all old posts tonight. I haven't felt too much like doing anything lately, so I haven't been online much. My ovary isn't hurting much anymore, but I have a bladder infection and am depressed about the surgery. I'm kinda irritated about the infection, because when I went for my ultrasound I told the endo about the bladder symptoms and he didn't say a word. I called back yesterday and said "I'm having surgery with you on Thursday and I think I have a bladder infection." Of course they told me to come right in and they would do a UA. Now I am on medication for it, hopefully it will be over before surgery!

Ok, off for breakfast and a shower and another exciting (?) day at work!

Hi Everyone!

I'm sure I am missing some detail from yesterday's posts. I was pretty under the weather, but am up and at it today. I just get too tired to post sometimes. Now THAT is lazy!! ;0

Jennifer, I am hoping your infection is cleared by Thursday. It is soooo frustrating for the docs to not hear you when you are working with them. It will soon be over, though, and I hope that the results are for no more discomfort.

Anyone doing special things for Christmas? I'm trying to get gifts together and not spend too much. I do love all the shopping and making, but I have to be such a penny-pincher these days it is more challenge than fun. I wish there was a way to let people know they are special without all this!

Take care all! Su

Good morning everyone,
 

ANNE, hope your stomach is feeling better. We are in the deep freeze here too. I heard the weatherperson say it was like mid-winter. The gusty winds make it seem even worse. We haven't had this cold of a Dec. in a very long time. Did you finish your Christmas shopping?

Nikki, I get Taste of Home too! I really like that magazine. I also get Light & Tasty, Quick Cooking, Country Woman, and Country. I really enjoy those magazines more than any others I get. Do you ever go into the HSN site? I got into their message boards, and were they ever bashing Shannon Smith, one of the show hosts. I couldn't believe the things they were saying about her. I don't know why people are so mean. They also were bashing some of Suzanne's products, especially her jewelry. Our weather can be a lot like your's. Sometimes in Dec. it stays in the 50's, and one Christmas it got to 20 deg. below 0 and stayed that way for about a week.

Hi mauvaisroux, Su, & Jennifer :wave:

I hope you all have a great day. Aleka :balloons:

Jennifer....... I hope your infection clears up QUICK! I am on the 3rd different antibiotic for my UTI in the last 3 weeks...... my doc says that if the CIPRO doesn't work in 8 days he's gonna send me to a urologist....... ARGHGHGHGHGHGH!!!!! I haven't had one of these in years, and now I remember why they're so darn awful! :grouphug: to you, girl!

Hi everybody,
Jennifer, I hope your feeling better real soon. You too, Samsgrandma.
Su, glad to hear from you.
Anne, hope your feeling better today.
Aleka, I have never visited their boards, I'm going to have to go check that out. I didn't even know they had one. I like to read people reviews of products before I order. I am impressed that they leave the bad ones up there as well as the good ones. Seems so much more honest than say, the ss board, that deletes anything negative. I get a lot of the same magazines too. You and I seem to be very similar.
I have lost 5 lbs. in the last 7 days. I know it is too much to lose in a week, so a few days ago, I increased the amount of food I am eating. Yesterday, I lost 1 lb. and this morning I'm down another 2 lbs. I have to say, I feel great. Full of energy and fitter everyday. I dug out my size 22 jeans last night and washed them up. Put them on and they fit! Still snug, but I can button the button and sit down, so I'm wearing them. The 24's were getting too baggy and I had to keep pulling them up.
I set my goal at 240 by Jan 1. I'm at 241 now, so I guess my goal will be 230. That is just amazing to me.
Have a wonderful day everybody, Nikki

Hi Everyone:

Another freezer in Toronto!!!
Nikkic, you are doing FANTASTIC:bravo: Do you think it is the
gazelle that has made such a difference for you?

I have just recevied my PP package. Its great. I am hoping
the structure will give me the boast I need. I am sitting tight
at 235 and I would love to see that needle move!!!

Jennifer, so sorry to hear you have been under the weather.

Aleka: Most of my shopping is done. I still have stocking
stuffers and things to buy. Sooooo expensive!!!

Su: It is a challenge to try to keep the price within reason.

Talk to you all later.
Anne.

Thank you Anne. I think it is 30 minutes on the gazelle, 35 minutes of cardio sculpt video (weight training with aerobics) every few days and then light workouts between. But the big difference for me has been, I dropped fat and dairy. I love them both, but was eating too much of them. I haven't really gone fat free, I just don't add fat to my meals. I still eat rib eye steaks and dark chicken meat. On Atkins you can have 2-3 oz of cream a day, I was drinking 1/2 cup. Cheese is also limited, I was eating all cheese meals, sometimes. I'm also eating less at each meal and I'm suppose to eat 5 meals a day, but that is too many. I felt like I was constantly getting ready to eat, eating or going to eat, so I changed to 4 bigger meals a day. I'm going to eat fat and dairy again, I just needed to back off for awhile and really look at what I was doing. Next time, I'll eat a piece of cheese instead of 10 pieces.
Aleka, you really started something when you told me about the boards on HSN. I spent a lot of time there today, reading. Very interesting stuff. I now have a place to ask other people questions about products I want to buy and maybe get some idea what it's like. I hate to send things back, the shipping is so expensive and I get embarassed at the post office. I tend to save everything up and send a bunch back all at once. I don't even want to think about what I spent on shipping stuff back last year.
Sure looks like lots of people don't like Shannon. I turn her off when she's on too. She irritates me to no end.

Hi everyone! :wave:

I haven't really started my Christmas shopping yet!

Jennifer-hope you are feeling better and good luck with the operation!

Nikki- way to go! You are doing really well! :dancer:

Su-I am having an open house on Christmas eve. I have to do the menu planning this week and get all the groceries and wine this weekend before the Christmas rush gets really bad. I am going to shop for gifts at night during the week so it won't be so crowded. I may order some gifts from a catalogue too!

Aleka-I like the magazine Cooking Light-they have some great recipes!

Samsgrandma-I hope you get your medication sorted out and that your UTI clears up.

Well nothing new and exciting on my front so I'm am signing off!

BTW it is freezing here -27c with the wind chill! BRRRR!

Good Morning Everyone:

Nikkic, by cutting fat does that mean no oil, butter etc? Do you
broil your meats?
I know what you mean though, I quit buying nuts, we were all
overeating them like crazy!!!!
I have about 2 coffee's each morning and I put a capful of
cream in my coffee it might be a teaspoon or so.
The biggest mistake I have been making aside from the nuts
is not drinking my water. I have picked that habit back up.
On PP they keep stressing taking a potassium suppliment. Do
any of you gals bother with that?
Have a great day.
Anne.

Good morning ladies,
 

When I posted yesterday I posted on our last thread, then I saw that it was transferred over to this thread, so I missed the posts before mine.

Jennifer, I hope that you're feeling better with your UTI. I have had my share of them, and they aren't very fun. Sometimes Drs. can be a pain. The OBGYN who did my hysterectomy had a rotten bedside manner, but was a good Dr. I also wanted to wish you good luck tomorrow with your surgery, and I will be thinking about you.

Samsgrandma, I hope your UTI clears up. I remember when I first had a UTI, I read that once you had one, you were prone to them.

ANNE, I don't take a potassium suppliment. Do they have a reason for suggesting take one? The PP you mentioned, is that Protein Power? If so, what is the PP pkg. you got? I do have the book and have been rereading it. I haven't decided whether or not to start doing it, because I'm finding it very difficult to do keep track of points & carbs at the same time, and I rack up points like crazy. Getting rid of the nuts is a good thing to do especially if it's a trigger food. I told DH to take the cashews to his mach. shop downstairs so that I wouldn't be tempted. Out of sight...out of mind! ;)

mauvaisroux, I wouldn't have my Christmas shopping done either except I go shopping once a week with my BGF, and the stores are having fantastic sales each week :cb: I usually do my holiday shopping via catalog, but this year I only bought a couple of things, so I figured I saved a lot on s & h. Now I have to start on my Christmas cards....GROAN!!! I have bought Light & Tasty's 2002 recipes, but I haven't made anything yet. :o

nikki, you are really doing fantastic with your diet and exercise :strong: Speaking of the gazelle, I'm going to wait until the first of the year to see of Tony Little will have is newer gazelle on HSN. I visited the HSN boards yesterday, and someone mentioned about the Fantom Vacuum cleaner, and nobody had anything good to say about it. I bought one about 3-4 yrs. ago, and now I'm having continuous problems with it overheating and shutting itself off. I was thinking about buying another Fantom until I read those posts. Now I'm going to buy a Hoover. Shannon doesn't really bother me all that much. Sometimes I can just tune her out. But, when the remarks become personal, about something she can't help, it really bothers me. :soap: There is something about Lynn Murphy I don't care for, but I will watch her. Colleen & Callie are my favorites.

Su, glad that you're feeling better. No, DH & I won't be doing anything special. DH's parents are planning on being in FL for Christmas, both of my parents are gone, and the rest of our family lives out of state. We will spend a quiet day watching movies. What will you be doing? Business wasn't at all good this year in our machine shop, so we decided to go easy for Christmas, we are actually cutting some gift giving out. We've even decided not to give each other as much as we usually do because we'd like to go to FL in Feb./March to visit the IL's. I've been so happy that the stores around our area are having such great discounts on things.

Take care everyone and have a great day. :balloons:
Aleka

Morning everyone,
Anne, I just quit adding fat, including butter and oil. Once or so a week, I will saute mushrooms in a tbsp. of butter, I love them like that, but that's about it. Like I said, I'm not fat free, just reduced. I broil or grill my meats, but I always did anyway, it is so much easier. I quit making cream sauces a long time ago. It was so much work and since you can't really use a thickener, just like pouring cream on stuff and having it run to the bottom of the bowl or platter. Just not worth the time or effort for what I was getting. Nuts are now out for me. I can't quit eating them. I know I should eat 1/4 cup or less, but then I add a few more and a few more and before I know it, it's 1/2 cup and by then, well, might as well eat all you want. At least that's what my brain says. I drink a lot of water now. When I exercise, I drink 60 oz in that hour alone. I am so thirsty.
I take potassium and a lot of other things. I had horrible leg cramps one night and was awake all night from them. Got potassium the next day and also started to take calcium with magnesium and vit d. From there, I started to take a lot of other things. Multivitamin, CoQ10, extra E, Joint Support (glucosimine and chondrotin), phosphadidly choline (it's for liver and brain support. I drank a lot of alcohol in the past, so I want to help my liver out as much as I can), Healthy Hair Skin and Nails ( has extra biotin, MSM, horsetail extract, etc. on a low carb diet, you are prone to hair lose and this helps to prevent it), Mental effort (Ginkgo plus other stuff, my memories shot), Womens Wellness (soy extracts), Fruit Full Anti Oxidants (all kinds of direvatives from fruits, since I don't eat many of them, but need the benefits) Circulation and Vein support (helps support the veins in the legs.
I also take extra fiber with Metamucil capsules. I never took a vitamin before in my life. I tried a couple of times, but just hated to take a pill everyday. Now I take about 30 different pills and wouldn't miss them. I do feel a lot different taking them, lots more energy. If I were just going to take a couple of things, I'd for sure take a multivitamin, potassium and calcium with vit d added. Also, extra b vitamins, for you Anne, would be worth it, your on the go so much.
Well, that's my deep, dark secret, I'm a vitamin junky.:lol: I spend way too much on them, but I figure, it's better than a fifth of whiskey every other day. When I was young, I never thought I'd live past 40. So I really did nothing to help myself and I lived like it was my last day on earth. That's fine if it is, but not everyday. Now, I'm trying to make up for years of self abuse. I can't change some things, but I can help my body be the best it can be right now.
Speaking of that, got to go exercise, Tony Little is calling, just wish he'd say something new once in awhile.
Later, Nikki

Aleka, You must have posted right before me. I was pretty po'd at some of those people on the HSN board when they were talking about Shannon talking out of the side of her mouth. I have the same problem. I was hit in the head when I was 2 and because of that, the right side of my face is "off". It's even worse than Shannons. People can be so small and ignorant sometimes. The thing that bugs me about her is she's always interrupting the guests. I think I watch HSN and QVC too much. We have a satillite dish with lots of channels, but there isn't that much on most of the time. I have to start reading more. It would definately cost less.
Do you know what happened to Kerry McNally and Kimberly Wells? I heard he's gone to NY to follow his stand up comedy career and she's also gone to do something else, but it seemed funny they left at the same time practically.

Hi Guys:

Nikkic: I have been getting these wicked charlie horses in the back of my legs right that wake me up at night do you think
potasium or the lack there of could be the reason? Come to
think about it when I broke my diet for the festivities on the weekend the cramps stopped cold!!!! Whats up with this?

Aleka: The PP package is indeed the protein power plan. I bought it used from ebay. It had a video, 4 tapes and 5 books.
I also have the paper back. Personally I find my new info easier
to follow. Because I am 235 I have to eat 40 gr of protein at each
meal. That translates into approx. 6 ounces of meat or 2 whole
eggs with four eggs whites added to that, you can eat a couple
of ounces of cheese per day. No hard fast rules on amount of
butter, nuts are 1 oz per day, MAN was I go over that in the last
couple of weeks!!!!

The reason for the potassium supliment is that the water acts as
a diuretic and flushes the potassium out of your system leaving
you short of this mineral, much like a water pill. I really had been
suffering from charlie horses each and every night!!!!!

I better go :devil: is around the corner and I don't want her to
catch me!!:lol:

Anne.

Anne, I really think it's a combo of potassium and calcium defiencey, but at least take some potassium. Since your probably not eating bananas, potatoes or other foods high in potassium, that's the reason you need a supplement. It will stop your charley horses. Potassium is necessary for so many functions in the body, including the heart muscle. I went to Walmart, they come in 99 mg. capsules. The amount to take is not carved in stone, some people take one, some take a lot more. Be conservative. Take one and if that doesn't help increase it to two. I take one in the morning, one at night. My Dr. said that was fine for me. In Dr. Atkins book, he says you need a lot more than 99 mg. a day, but he doesn't specify how much. I don't have any more leg cramps, so I think I'm just right.

Hi Everyone:

I got some bad news today. My dad went to his doctor and
his lung cancer has come back. He can not have any more
surgery so the doctor has scheduled him for a needle biopsy
January 7/03. From there he will be booked for radiation and
possibly chemo. When my dad asked the doctor what his
prognosis was the doctor said excellent because it is so small.
I hope he is being truthfull.:cry: Poor dad, he has been through
so much.

Nikkic, I have to tell you, I was a number one supplement junkie
for years.,,,, I ran out to GNC today and stocked up again!!!:)
I bought potassium, Vit B stress formula, Magnesium & Calcium,
Vit E & milk thistle.
Anne.

ANNE,
 

I am so sorry about your Dad. What a way to start the holidays. That's good the tumor is small and the prognosis is good. I will keep your Dad in my prayers.

I have the PP paperback book, but I didn't know they had videos and 5 books. What are the videos and books about?

Take care. Aleka

Oh, Anne, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I'm sure the Dr. is telling the truth. They have no problem telling bad news, if there is bad news to tell. I know it is a hard road your traveling. My dad had cancer. It metastizied through his body before he would go to the Dr. He did have radiation treatment, it helped. He passed away over 12 years ago. They have so much more in the way of treatment, research and care now. I know if my dad had gone to the Dr. sooner, he would have survived.
I'll be praying for your dad, you and your family.
Nikki

Ps-glad you got your vitamins and supplements. It takes awhile, but you will notice a difference. I'm sure the potassium will help very soon. Well worth taking.

Anne, I am really sorry about your Dad. Hopefully they can zap it all at once! I will keep him in my prayers.

Nikki, what a lifestyle change! Yes, those vitamins are a good investment. I quit smoking about 2 years ago and I figured I have saved about $3500 by doing so. Might as well spend it on something good for me. If I could find money for smokes, I think I can scrape up enough for some health food.

Okey dokey, time to get signed out of here. I have to go to bed soon, tomorrow is a big day.

Good Morning Everyone:
Thank you all so much for your kindness and prayers. It means
alot to us. My sister and I had a long talk with our mother last
night and told her we must all take the best outlook to try to
support dad throughout this ordeal.

Aleka: the five books are Phase 1 get started!, Protein Power
Companion, Cookbook and food guide, Phase 2 and the last
one is called Maintenance. The video guides you through the
different processes. When you are down to about 10 pounds
to go, you begin phase 2 so I have a looooooong way to go.

There are also 4 audio tapes explaining the program. That is
my favourite because I can listen at my desk at work.

Another suppliment the Drs. Eades also recommed is Chromium.
What the heck is that?

Anne

Anne, chromium is a supplement that is suppose to increase carbohydrate metabolism in the body. Some people feel it is more effective than other people. I take it, it is part of a formula that also includes garcina that is suppose to decrease the appetite and also reduce the conversion of carbs into fat from your food. I haven't noticed any big change. I'm still taking it, cause I got it. Guess when it runs out, if I notice any difference, I'll buy some more. They are all natural and non-toxic, at least that's what the bottle says. I saw the Eades have an infomercial with a supplement including both of these ingredients plus something else I don't recall now. You can buy these supplements (not the one the Eades are selling, different manufacturer) at GNC, there are different formulas that include several different factors or you can buy them individually.

Jennifer, I've changed alot. I think I was drunk for about 10 years. I can still drink if I want to, I'm not like some alcoholics that crave alcohol or once I drink again I can't stop. I just don't want to drink and lose ground on my wieght loss. I use to drink because my life was so crappy and I was so angery. It didn't help, just made me feel better for a little while. I started to get heart problems, high b/p, chest pain. If I wasn't drunk I was hung over. It's a sad way to live. I also quit smoking last year. It was the hardest thing I've ever given up. I can't imagine what I'd be spending now on cigarettes, I smoked 2 pks a day.

Hi everybody, no surgery for me! I posted details on the Dec 5th daily thread. I might be having it in a month or two, or we might just leave the cyst alone...they will do more tests later. All this excitement and nervousness for nothing!

More from me later!

Early morning hello,
Jennifer, hope your feeling ok. I know you weren't looking forward to that.

Aleka, did you see or get the TS on HSN today? I bought one, thought they were so pretty, couldn't resist. Don't have a clue where I'd wear it.

Well, off to bed. See you in the morning, Nikki

Good morning,
 

Jennifer, I hope that you're feeling ok and that the news will be that they'll leave the cyst alone.

nikki, no, I didn't even see the TS. Was that Suzanne's egg watch? If it was, I was watching Colleen Wed. night and she was wearing it. It's really cute. Suzanne will be on this weekend, but I'm having company so Iwon't be able to see her:( I love watching her & Colleen's antics. Maybe I'll tape it. Speaking of SS, I ordered her new cookbook from Amazon and it arrived yesterday. Some of the recipes look YUMMY:T

ANNE, that's good the 3 of you can lean on each other. I'm sure the Dr. is right about everything. I didn't know PP had more books and some videos. Good luck with the plan.

Hi Su, & mauvaisroux :wave:

I hope you all have a fantastic weekend. :balloons:

Aleka

Good Morning Everyone!

Believe it or not, after all the anniversary celebrations and
eating I did I dropped 5 pounds this week!! I couldn't believe
it. I noticed my clothes were looser but I thought it was in
my mind. I don't know, maybe its the PP plan. I have really
been sticking to it big time!!!!

There was a bake sale at the hospital yesterday and I ran into
some of my old collegues and they were shocked when they
seen me! They said" Anne, you look beautiful "(what they meant
was thinner} It makes you feel good when you know you are
getting somewhere with this battle!!!!

Joan Rivers is here this week and I already bought three things!
I better turn off Shopping Channel ladies

:lol:
Anne.

Happy Saturday!
 

My GF was supposed to come for an overnight stay yesterday, as she wanted to do some Christmas shopping, but it was snowing where she lives and she was awfully afraid of driving in the snow. Which, I don't blame her one bit. So, we're shooting for next weekend.

ANNE, way to go with the 5 lb. loss and the compliments. That's great!!!:bravo: :cb: :cp: What did you buy from Joan Rivers? Think of those 3 things you bought as a treat for doing so well on your eating program. ;)Suzanne is on HSN this weekend, but haven't bought anything.

nikki, did you see SS on HSN yesterday? They were mentioning her new book, and how you could only get it on HSN because they were just debuting (sp?) that day, and they were coming to the bookstores in Jan. Some lady called and asked why they were saying that and they had better rethink that statement because she had her's in her lap while watching. Suzanne said that sometimes the bookstores cheat. I can't wait to try some of the new recipes.

Hi Jennifer, mauvaisroux, & Su hope you're having a good weekend. Aleka

Hi everyone,
I lost another 2 lbs. yesterday. It really does feel good to see the scale moving down, doesn't Anne? Glad to hear your down 5 lbs. Good for you. What are you doing differently now from before? I do believe that changing your diet is very effective. Just a little change can cause a stall to break. Of course, if you stay on the same program, eventually it will happen anyway.

Aleka, I did hear them say that was the only place to get her book, but missed the phone call from that woman. It seems that they are not very truthful sometimes. I do know that they sell stuff that they don't even have in stock. I ordered some sauces from HSN, I did it when they had the first show. It took over 20 days to get it. They said that they had already sold all they had and were now on back order. I told them that I was one of the first to order and I think it is wrong to act like they have something in stock when they don't. On QVC when something is sold out or on back order, they at least let you know so you can decide if you want to wait that long. Is it cheaper on HSN or on, where did you get it? I want to get it too, love recipe books.

I've been doing Pilates this week. I am a lot better at them than when I first tryed them. I really like Pilates. After I finish the tape I feel full of energy. They are great for stretching out and firming muscles.

Have a great day everyone, Nikki

Hi Everyone!:wave:
Aleka: I bought 2 pearl necklaces with matching pearl studs.
One is frosted cranberry and one is red satin. Just georgeous!
The third item was a pink champagne watch/line bracelet. I
got a great deal on that, the usual price is $119.00 holiday
special $69.99 It is a knockout :cloud9: I am so tempted
to buy more!!:o but I know how I would feel when my bill
arrived!!:faint:

Nikkic!!:dance: :cp: you are doing sooooo great!!! I am happy
for you!!!

What I did differently is weigh and measure my cheese, maximum
2 oz per day. Measure my protein 6 oz per meal (that one is
tough at breakfast) and really limit my veggies to basically
salad items, brocolli, cauliflower and celery. I hope it continues.
I would love to hit goal by this time next year.:dizzy:

Anne.

Anne,
The jewelry sounds beautiful. I think I've either seen it or something like it on QVC down here. It is really easy to get carried away and buy more than you should, isn't it?
I don't know if we've ever talked about it, but what is your goal weights? I would ultimately like to get to 150 lbs. Secretly, I want to be 140, but that may not be possible. When I was younger, at 150, I was a size 10 and at 140, a size 8. That's plenty skinny enough for me. I'd be happy with a 16 right now.
Today we went to the mall. DH kept telling me how little I was and how skinny I was, but I know better. I saw my self in a few full length mirrors. Why is it at home, I don't look that big, but at the mall, I look a lot bigger?
We ate a buffet for lunch and I'm afraid I pigged out and ate way too much. It was all meat and veggies, but still, too much. I'm still full from it.
Talk to you all tomorrow, Nikki

:hat: CONGRATULATIONS NIKKI AND ANNE :cp: great losses! You are both doing really well!

I bought the New SS book on Friday night at my local bookstore-so much for the January release date :shrug: and as if they wouldn't take advantage of Christmas sales of that book, whatever :rolleyes: I think they just do that to make people panic buy!

I got some of my Christmas shopping done on Friday night and managed to come home with an electric blanket for the house.
I am going to use it just to preheat the bed before I get into - I don't feel comfortable actually sleeping with it on.

Well it is 2:30 am here so I guess I better go to bed :yawn: I have to go to a Christmas tea tomorrow afternoon and a tree decorating party tomorrow night.

Hi Su, Aleka and Jennifer!

Night everyone!

Hi ladies,
 

Way to go Nikki & ANNE :cb: :dancer: :high: :cloud9: That's terriffic.

nikki, that was a very nice compliment your husband gave you. Your hard work must be showing because your DH noticed it, and he sees you everyday. Ya, I know what you mean about mall mirrors. Maybe it has something to do with all the lights? :crossed: I honestly don't know what I want for a goal weight. I'm thinking getting down to between 135 & 140 lbs. I honestly don't want to set a certain weight because, personally, if I was unable to get to that weight I would consider myself a failure. I have about 25 more lb. to go before I get to my goal weight. I think it's true that your body has its own set-point on where it wants to be. I know after I lose 10% of my body weight at WW, then you have to start setting goals. We all pig out occasionally. The only bad thing about it, is the way you feel afterwards. :p

ANNE, the jewelry you bought sounds so lovely. Those colors sound exquisite! Enjoy them to the fullest! The way you are losing weight, I wouldn't be surprised if you hit your goal before next year. You are doing fantastic. I broke down and bought Suzanne's Waffle & Pancake Mix and her Pots de Creme. I spent almost $60.00, so I figured that was enough for one day.

mauvaisroux, glad you were able to get SS's new cookbook. Some of the recipes look YUMMY and they are almost all Level 1. I am going to make her "Shake, Bake, & Fry" Mix and make fried shrimp for Christmas Eve, along with her "french-fries", and her cocktail sauce. These are my kind of recipes...very quick.

Hi Jennifer & Su :wave:

Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Aleka

Good morning everyone,
Mauvaisroux, so glad to hear from you. Sounds like your really busy.
I went to Amazon.com and bought Suzaanes new book plus 3 yoga videos. No shipping and handling (I forgot about that til you mentioned it Aleka, saves a lot doesn't it?). I have a few other yoga videos, but they are a more vigorous workout than I want. From yoga, I want stretching, relaxation and focus, not strength training. I can get that from weights and cardio sculpting.

I was really tempted to buy the waffle maker. I don't think I've eaten a waffle in my life, so I passed. Will continue to eat oatmeal with soy milk, til I can't eat another spoonful. :p Would have made more sense to buy the waffle maker rather than the pendant/watch. I'll never use that. Geez, I'm so easily taken.

I gained 2 lbs since yesterday. I know part of it was that big meal, but also, I was sick a few nights ago and lost a lot of fluid. Well, back to the beginning.

Have a great day, Nikki

nikki,
 

Don't worry about that 2 lb. gain it's only temporary. Last night I was watching Suzanne....again, when they were SSzing. One lady called in to tell about her SS success. When Suzanne asked her how much weight she has lost, the lady said she didn't know, because she was tracking her progress by inches lost. Then the lady went on to add that she measures herself each week. I thought what a neat way to track your progress instead of numbers on a scale. I only wish I could practice it:s: I only bought the pancake mix because DH & I do like pancakes. We really don't eat that many waffles. I did not get the syrup because I can get s/f maple syrup made with Splenda, from Vermont in my grocery store, a lot cheaper than what she was offering. The pendant watch was really beautiful, and you will wear it more than you think you will. The pendant watch reminds me of the heart locket I bought from Suzanne, and I wear that quite a bit. I get more comments on it too!

Aleka

Thanks Aleka. I know it's just a temporary set back. When I started, I measured my waist, wish I'd measured all over. I know I've lost 8 inches in my waist.
As far as my goal weight, I think goals should be fluid, like water. I saw Greer Childress (? think that's her name), with the body flex, you have this don't you? Anyway, I wasn't listening real close, but I thought she said she's a size 4 and weighs 150 lbs. She is just so little. That made me think. I'm exercising like a maniac, so I'm building up muscle. So, my goals will probably change as I go along.
I was 140 lbs for 15 years, until I was 35, then started to progressively gain. I didn't work out, so my muscle strength wasn't the best. I don't know if I'll ever get back to 140, but I want to be the healthiest, strongest I can be at this age. Which is my ultimate goal.:)

Hi Ladies!

Nikkic and Anne, those are great losses! Congratualtions! I was down 2.8 this week as well. However, I was pretty sick most of the week, so I'm hoping for no rebounding! I'm finally feeling a bit more like myself, plus I just got back from the big drive to see my folks over the weekend. 14+ hours in a car over 2 days is tooooo much! But I'm glad I got to see them.

Anne, I'm thinking about your Dad. I hope thing go better soon.

Jennifer. Any no-cut is good-cut in my mind! :) I hope you feel OK. Hugs for the close call.

Mauvisroux, you'll have to share the menu for your party! It sounds like such fun!

Be happy chicks! Su

Monday morning....
 

I hope you all had a great weekend. It is soooo cooold here this morning. It was 1 deg. when I forst got up, and now it's 12 deg. BRRRRR!!!!

I just realized that I have to send my cousin's Christmas gifts shortly, so on Sat. I wrapped her presents. By the time I had finished wrapping her's, I decided that I'd had enough of that! Sun. I had planned on getting our Christmas cards written out...completely forgot it.:?: I don't know why, but the older I get Christmas is such a chore. Now I have to get my IL's gifts together and wrap them so they can have them before they leave for FL. :headache:

Su, congratulations on the weight loss. That's a lot of weight in a week. :bravo: :high: Glad you got to see your parents. How did your area make out in that awful storm last week?

nikki, WOW 8" in the waist is fantastic :cp: I didn't take any measurements when I started WW, but I can tell that my stomach has gone down a bit, and my clothes are a lot looser. Yes, I do have the Body Flex tapes, but I'm embarassed to say that I haven't done it yet. I also bought the exercise toner bar she was selling. I have done that a few times. From what I've read on different boards, it works for some, but doesn't work that well for others.

ANNE, how is your Dad doing? Has he started going to treatments yet?

mauvaisroux, did you have a good time at your parties that you went to? They sound like a lot of fun.

Jennifer, how are you feeling? I hope you're feeling better.

Take care and have a great day.
Aleka

Hi Everyone!

I hope you all had a great weekend! Nikkic, my first goal is to get
under 200 pounds I am hoping against hope maybe just maybe
I can do that by my birthday March 25. My "ultimate goal would be
160 or so.

Su, You are doing just great!!:cp: :cb: It feels wonderful to be
losing doesn't it? :dance:

Aleka: My dad goes for his biopsy a week today. It is only a
formality. He is really scared because it is dreadfully painful and
there is a change his lung will collapse. It must be done in order
to book the radiation.

Mauvaisroux, enjoy those parties!:)

Hi Jennifer, I hope you are feeling ok.

Anne.

Hi everyone,
Anne, I'm sorry your dad is having such a hard time. It must be really scarey for you and your family too.

Aleka, I've read the same things about the body flex. I've thought of buying them, just for the breathing. I've heard so many people say that it has really helped with their asthma or whatever. I feel like I don't breathe deeply enough. I guess I'll see how the yoga tapes help me with that first.

Su, that is great weight lose. You go girl, as they say.
:D That is a long drive, were you alone? Sometimes on a long drive it's better to be alone, sometimes not.

Jennifer, hope your doing ok.

Mauvaisroux, I hope you do share that menu, I could use some suggestions. All I have so far is the shrimp kabobs, fresh veggies and dip and chicken wings. I've also thought about a cheesecake with chocolate swirled on top and that smoked salmon cheesecake. Not sure about that. Or maybe chili. Just don't know.

I've done something to my back. Woke up 2 mornings ago and my neck was stiff with pain running down my shoulder into my arm. Yesterday, my lower back was so stiff, I could barely stand up straight. Today, I made an appointment with the chiropractor and while I was dressing to go see him, the middle part of my back did some kind of weird thing and I was in such pain, I could barely breathe. The chiropractor says my spine is curved 3 different ways (not the natural ones). He says no exercise for a week. I am better since seeing him. I don't know if I can go a week without exercise, I love it. Right now I can, I'm too miserable to think about it. So, I figure my weight loss is going to stop for awhile. I did lose 3 lbs earlier this week, then gained them back, so I'm at the same place I was a week ago. Now with this, I'll probably be the same next Monday. Well, I will not exercise for the next week, then I'll hit it hard again. Just go easy on the back.

Guess I'll go lay down now. I am so tired of laying down, I can't tell you how much I hate it. Nikki

Hello again!

It has turned into a very pretty day here, not too anything! I may go see a movie this evening to celebrate!

Aleka, 12 degrees is Much Too Cold! We dodged the worst of the storm as it stayed just at freezing, and nothing stuck. It was a heavy storm, so I'm sure we were extremely lucky. I heard of a nursing home in S. Carolina that had no heat and no generator! I can't imagine!

Anne, my goal is to get below 200 too. I'm hoping for early in the new year. It is a goal that feels very doable. I hope it is for both of us.

I'll be thinking of your dad and the biopsy. I'm sorry they have to do the procedure.

Nikkic- yes, I drive alone most of the time. I take the cats on occasion, but not on the very quick trips. I enjoy them, but I have to be so very careful with them 'on board'. By myself, I can stop whenever and SHOP if it looks good :)

Everyone have a great evening! Su

Evening Everyone:wave:

It is freezing here! It was -28c with the wind-I just wanted to stay in bed!

I took my new SS book to work with me so that I could read it at lunch. I feel a renewed motivation now!

The recipes sound really easy and yummy-I can't wait to try them out.

I am going to try to Somercize the buffet table for Christmas eve so I have to get my rear in gear this week to plan.


Anne-I hope your dad will be okay.

Nikki-hope your backis better.

Hi Su, Aleka and Jennifer!

Good Morning,

I don't know if this is the right place (I hope it is.lol) but I am currently on the LAWL board and am reconsidering doing SS. I ordered the book this past weekend from HSN, and am eagerly awaiting it's arrival! I started of doing a half SS/LAWL from Sun and have lost 1# already. Being that LAWL is not going to give me back my money that I paid, I will mostly likely whind up doing SS and just going in for weigh-ins.

I like the concept of SS and I like the way I feel on it.

I have a question, Suzannes creme brulee, is that a protein/fat or a carb? When would I eat that, after a carb meal or protein/fat. I ordered some of her desserts over the weekend, looks like HSN is shipping my desserts before the book, so i'll be doing a guessimate of the rules of the diet until it gets here. lol

Hope to hear from you all soon.

Kathy
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