Lynn, I hate those hungry days. What's with that anyway? You think you'd feel just as full on all days or just as hungry but this up and down stuff is enough to drive you to eat!

Susann, your attitude is great. I'd be so depressed but I think you've got a good handle on your life. I guess losing weight brings on that feeling of needing to get rid of all kinds of clutter in your life. I think you'll be fine. And a big congratulations on the 2 pounds!!!

Cindy, I often buy used clothing at the Goodwill or Value Village. Our church has a free clothing store and I sometimes find great things there. I find that when I'm losing weight I don't want to spend big $$$ on clothing that might not fit in a few months. I'll bet you look wonderful in your new "wedding" outfit. Might even steal a glance away from the bride.

I was up at 6:30 this morning as mom slept through the whole night and woke up needing to pee badly. I stayed up and have done loads of stuff today. We had lunch rather early as DH had a bus run/job during lunch time I had my lunch with him. Now, I've got lots of time to clean up the house or not. I'm sitting in the living room surrounded by boxes of wedding stuff that I should really put away somewhere. The ironing board has been out for over a week and it's getting homesick for it's home behind the door where it usually hangs. The dining room table is full again and so is the coffee table. Actually, I could have this all cleaned up in about 1/2 hour so I guess I'll hop to it and get something done.

Have a good weekend and stay out of the cookie jar or whatever else gets you drooling.

Congrats Susann on the two pounds and you are right to expect more from your spouse. You go Girl!
Isabella, I just noticed your tracker, you're only 9 pounds from your goal. Hang in there!
Lynn...I know I had something to tell you but I'm having a senior moment. Oh, I know. Were you sorry to see the 'small people' lose on the Amazing Race? Any survivor fans out there? I love that show also.
Jada...I chickened out and brought a PB2 peanut butter & lettuce on a Flat Out roll-up. I usually eat that for lunch and save my big calories for our large supper at night.
Cindy...Join the club, no matter how small I get, the tummy stays!
I was looking at those exercise balls that are incased in a computer chair. Is it Linda (Meowee) that has one? I think it would be good for me but I lean back on my chair often because of my bad back and don't know if I'd like it. I did have an exercise ball once but sold it as it was putting too much strain on my lower back. Ouch!
I need to get going, I've been on my cp all morning listing gobs of stuff to sell on Ebay.
Have a great day, Hi to anyone I missed.

Good Morning to anyone reading this, we tend to skip posting on week-ends. We all deserve a break and family always comes first, I personally like to goof off and do nothing. I can't walk much anymore due to bad feet but for those that do, take notice.

5 ways to improve your walking by Dr. Weil
Walking is an ideal way to get daily exercise - it strengthens almost every major organ in the body, promotes bone density, and boosts the immune system. But have you considered how to best put one foot in front of the other? Your walking habits can have an impact on how much benefit you get from each outing. Keep the following in mind when walking:

1. Walk with your head erect. Look ahead and train your sight 10 to 20 feet ahead of you. If you need to check the ground to avoid obstacles, lower your eyes, not your head.
2. Keep your back straight. Stretch your spine so your shoulders are level and square, and tuck your buttocks in.
3. Bend your arms. Flex your elbows at close to 90-degree angles and let your arms swing at waist level.
4. Take shorter, measured steps, with your feet striking the ground with the heel and pushing off with the toes. Too long a stride can throw you off balance.
5. Avoid lowering your head, thrusting your trunk forward or letting your arms dangle listlessly at your sides.

Great article Bobbi. I'm thinking about sticking to walking and my private gym. There's a 24 hour Fitness next door to me and I was checking it out on the web, but the group classes look too strenuous from just 10 years ago. They have classes I've never heard of. What happened to stretch and sculpting classes that I liked. Darn. I guess I'll get a seven day pass and check them out before I do anything. The pilates looks like the easiest. They do have super sculpting. The sales trainer could also give me ideas.
Susann, your husband sounds like my first husband. That marriage only lasted for 8 months. I adored him, so I would have put up with it, but he added another problem to our marriage in sleeping with my sister. That was too painful and humiliating. I don't do well with humiliation.

Hi Jada,

I just made the Apricot Chicken with Acorn Squash recipe. REALLY good. It's from Week 14. Do you have that one?

Lynn

Definitely sounds like CONGRATULATIONS are in order – on both losses. Stressful now, but will get better and better. Lots to look forward to. Enjoy your new life & check in here when we can help.
I do consignment shopping also. Especially while I’m losing. Once I have hit a goal, I treat myself to something new. I am not a big shopper. Probably comes from so many years of things not fitting me. Now that I’m down to my new size, I’m always surprised when I try stuff on and it fits.
Hi Isabella, I think it’s the “anti-diet gods.” They get angry that we are not worshipping at their altars & repay us with HUNGER!
Hi Bobbi, No, not me – I watch BL and AI, but not Survivor. I was looking forward to the show with Blago – sorry the judge won’t let him do that one!

Beautiful day here today. Probably going to my DD & SIL’s for dinner on the outside grill. Still suffering the effects of the “hungry days.” Once I eat carbs (even if they are “good carbs”), my hunger comes back.

Have a good weekend,
Lynn

Hello everyone,

I just heard on the news that we lost another Golden Girl today.......Bea Arthur.....Thank You For Being A Friend.

Good Morning girlies,

Thank you all, this is truly a great place to be. And, yes, these are the first days for the rest of my life. I am anxious to get this done and behind me. I took Mother to the house with me yesterday while I was doing some cleaning, I think she is going to like it fine. I sure hope so anyway.

I finally got a good nights sleep last night. I took a tylenol pm, and it put me out. I woke up once when "the horrid beagle" came through.....(I thought it was gone, but no such luck).....but I went right back to sleep, and woke up at 4:00......I feel so much better.

I like consignment shops too, we have two in our town, one is hardly ever open and expensive, and I can never find anything at the other one. But, no worries, I have some smaller clothes hanging in my closet that are free...LOL.

Jada, I don't guess my husband has been unfaithful to me, but I feel like he would if someone came along and payed him attention.....his ego is the size of a mountain. I'm truly sorry that you had to go through that. That was a double hurt that no one should have to endure.

I hate to hear about Bea Arthur, how old was she? I've been watching that show a lot lately, it's on about the time I go to my room at night, (to get away from the other half). Who knows, maybe Mother and I will end up somewhere like that......with a couple of roommates....lol. Women only tho, no men allowed for quite some time, at least I don't think...lol. Never say never, it really backfires on me.

Lynn, what do you eat in place of carb's? I'm trying to eat lighter at night, and what I read says to eat carb's at night, and not heavy protein.

I've gotten quite a bit of stuff moved so far, and luckily I've been able to go ahead and put away as I take it to the house. Friends are coming this morning to get some big things, then I hope to do some painting for a few days, then move the rest of the things toward the end of the week and Saturday. Would like to have Sunday to just piddle and put away and unwind.

There is a church directly across the road from the house, I know a lot of people who go there. I think we might try going again, I'll see how Mother does. I wish I could just put her in her wheel chair and wheel her across the road and into the church....but you have to go uphill out of my drive, and it's gravel. But, I can drive across, no big deal.

Ok, I'm really rattling on today.....everyone have a great Sunday!

Susann

Hi all. Yesterday was just beautiful. DH called me out to the back deck and we sat for awhile in the sun just wearing a t-shirt (and pants, of course). Today is just as nice. DH is applying weather preserver on the deck today so we won't be out there this afternoon. Our spring weather is so unpredictable so we can't say the warm weather is here to stay as it could be snowing before the week is over.

Yesterday was my free day for eating and eat I did but not too badly. It was the dessert that was really good. I had a few bowls after dinner. It was a chocolate, butterscotch and peanut butter trifle. It tasted like a Crispy Crunch bar. Yummy! And last night DS bought mom some chips and cheese puffs. I had a couple of handfuls but nothing too disastrous. I don't usually count calories on Saturday as they tend to be complicated and it scares me to see if I eat too many.

This morning started off good with a bowl of oatmeal, skim milk and a little brown sugar. And later on I'm making black bean and rice burritos for lunch. Those are really easy to regulate with the size of servings of fillings. There's no sour cream in the house but I have plenty of salsa to spice things up as much as I like. (It's mild because I don't like spicy foods.)

Did I tell you all that I'm on a cupboard/frig/freezer cleanse? I'm not buying groceries until the end of the month as I'm trying to eat up as much as I can without buying groceries. This is my second week and I still have food to eat or prepare and will still have lots of staples left when the month is over. My only problem has been making sure we have a few vegetables and fruit every day. I can finally see shelf space in the frig but the freezer is still overly full. Baking and freezing my own bread will fill it up today but we'll eat that during the week. The cupboard is looking more manageable but I had a bag of pasta fall out this morning when I opened a top cupboard so that says that one is overly full still.

Susann, glad to see that things are falling into place for you. I'm sure your mom will enjoy going to church. My mom loves to go but I only get her there about once a month, usually when we have a potluck as it gives her more time to socialize with the church members. Mom's birthday is in May and my sister and her daughter will be here for that weekend so there'll be lots of socializing then. We'll have an open house for friends and DH's family so she'll be happy to see everyone then. That's in three week's time so another big cake to make.

Now, I've rattled on and on. Have a good day everyone.

Hi Susann,

I eat a protein bar for breakfast (I like NUGO Vanilla - they have 26 g of carbs, but I work it off easily with my morning gym activity).

Snack - a low-fat cheese stick.

I try to eat my main meal at lunch - usually chicken or fish with salad and vegetables.

Snack - half an apple w peantubutter & raisins or a clementine

Dinner is something like cottage cheese w fruit or yogurt. I have a Vita Muffin or my homemade zucchini muffin with this. Sometimes, an egg w a sl of bacon & a muffin.

Night snack - yogurt (lo-carb/lo-fat) with peanutbutter (Simply Jiff).

I still end up with around 40-50% of my calories being from carbs, but they're low-glycemic carbs & my blood sugar stays down.

I have pretty much eliminated bread/potatoes/rice from my diet. Sometimes, I'll have whole grain bread, brown rice, or sweet potatoes, but not often. I don't eat sugar-based foods. I use Splenda as my sweetner of choice.

Lynn

Good morning everyone

Lynn, I haven't received any recipes since my last one on the chocolate dipped strawberries. I'll see what happens on Monday. The apricot chicken sounds good.
Susann, I'm glad you had a good night's rest.
Isabella, I've been clearing out my frig/freezer/cupboard too all month. Good for you for sticking with it. Today I'm throwing out all the stuff I haven't eaten since I joined 3FC.

Good by Bea Arthur...Thank you for being a friend.

Susann--- I think they said that Bea Arthur was 86.

Morning everyone..im back..my computer had abig problem after we had a power outage 3 weeks ago and just now my sil solved and fixed the problem for me.. didnt realize how addicting a puter is for me till my didnt workany ways spring is here and its been raining, the snow is melting, and daylight hrs are getting longer ahh spring in alaska i read all your posts and hope i didnt miss anything for all.. i tired a new breakfast cassarole and its baking now..its made the day befor with eng muffins,ham, onion,bell peppers,cheese,milk and eggs ..its looks like a souffle..i'll let u know if my dh likes it or not ..lifes been good, busy..missed everyone.. rosey

Good Morning,

The wedding went fine. I looked fine. People wear all kinds of things to weddings these days, don't they? Why do I worry about these little things?

I did eat well at the wedding but watched portions. Sunday, however, I did have a rootbeer float from Culvers. I can make good choices but I do not make them often enough and consistently.

I did my exercises on Sunday night. It really felt good to do them after a busy weekend. I am going to weigh in on Wednesday and then each Wednesday from there on.

Good Morning Gals!
Nothing special to gab about today, I have to pack up a couple dozen hats for a over 55 'Pacesetters' program at church. The whole program is centered around hats and everyone is suppose to wear one. I have about 3 dozen and I volunteered to bring some in for those that do not wear hats to church or anywhere else.
Isabella...I've been thinking of doing the same thing, clean out all the old cans of food/stuff in freezer. I just haven't been motivated enough yet.
Hi everyone, bye everyone.