Maryann, like I said several posts ago, I feel like such a baby whining about stress when you are going through so much. Don't forget I am praying for you and Leo several times a week.

Rhonda, I can't believe you came through Nashville and did not stop by to say hello! Oh well, maybe next time. Your nice big hotel room sounds nice, and I'm glad you got some fruit. Eating hotel breakfasts is always hard. How long until you have to head back to Canada? I hope you get to have a break before you go back.

Sandra, I'm making tentative plans to go to the store on Saturday and start counting points until this little gain is gone. I do plan on saving a few points every day for snickers pie. I'm not putting pressure on myself, though. I'm just gonna take baby steps; mostly 'cause I'm such a baby

Chicks, I've been worrying about Vickie, too! Where is she? I hope we hear from her soon!

We have homecoming at school tomorrow, and I have to go sponsor the Junior class float preparations from 7 to 8:30 tonight. Better go so I can get ready. TTFN

Sloan, we had pie again tonight. It is addictive, isn't it? But I guess it could be worse and be real Snickers or something.

Sandra, I really like the snickers pie better than a snickers candy bar!

Wow!

(I made it today with vanilla ff yogurt, ff coolwhip, and marashino (sp?) cherries. It was low point cherry vanilla sort of ice cream.

Hi Chickies:

I hope you all had a good day. And, Maryann, I hope you didn't have to move around those big machines. I used to be quite afraid of the big trucks on the highway, now, not so much....just stay out of their way!

Sloan, I looked for you in Nashville, but didn't see you!!

I made good food choices today but didn't exercise...

So, we have Vickie, Coco and Tech missing in action....surely, they miss us!!!

Rhonda

Good Morning Ladies

TG the scale is now working in my favor,now that I'm doing one simple thing [not eating after supper]. It was hard NOT to take that first bite,but I managed to do so and my weight is down again this morning. Hope that it will remain that way until Mondays W-I.

SANDRA-Thanks,I'm trying real hard not to let this disease take me in the eating habit,like it did the last couple of times. I found that keeping away from carbs, especially in the evenings, is helping me not crave like I did in the past with mindless eating.

SLOAN-Your not a baby when stress comes your way.Everyone is not immune to it,and this is the place to to scream out when you need help,as it as support board other than weight. Thanks for you continuous prayers for us ,we deeply appreciate them.Oh I differently going to make that snicker pie,your all talking about.Will pick up,the ingredients tomorrow when I go out grocery shopping.



RHONDA-Looks like the work on the septic tank will be finished some time this afternoon,I'm not really afraid its just I hate going between them when there working.Right now I parked on the grass away from my house and I'll be happy once I can get back on to the black top again.

Hope they come back,as I miss them.I'm on two other boards where some of the ladies are missing,don't know why, as to me I need you guys and being able to type to someone whether is falling off the wagon or just saying Hi is just wonderful support system. What would be have done with out the computers.


Have a great morning

Maryann, I can hardly remember pre-computer days. I guess I got a lot more housework done back then.

Rhonda, congrats on making healthy choices. I think you and I are doing well what with staying away from the State Fair and fried butter. Have you heard them talking about fried butter on TV? It's the newest craze at the fair.

I'm doing well eatingwise. Yesterday I did 20 min on but that wasn't much at all. We're keeping the girls tonight and tomorrow morning. That'll be a challenge. We're taking them to see "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" tonight. That will prob keep me from being hungry.

I'm here Chicks. I'm just wrapped up in my own drama right now. I'm still on program and even exercised this morning.

The ENT was no help and has sent me back to my Internist. I have an appointment on Monday. The kidney issues are looming large and scaring the daylights out of me.

I wish you all the best and know that I think of you all daily.

Vickie, I hope you get some good news Monday. Please keep us posted. I hope you don't have kidney problems. Congratulations on staying op during this stressful period. That takes a lot of dedication.

Vickie, boy am I glad to see your post! I've been thinking about you I'll pray for healthy kidneys!!!

Maryann, glad to hear about your weight loss. Late night eating is my demon

Rhonda, sorry we missed each other. I'll be sure to look for you next time. Meanwhile, I'm impressed with your good weight loss decisions! You go girl

Sandra, the cherry "ice cream" sounds good. How about some sugar free choc chips, only a few, to make a Ben and Jerry's "cherry garcia" esque concoction?

I had a low stress day. I went to the chiro on the way home, and when I got here, DH was taking a nap. Rats! I was going to ask him to go with me to a little winery near our house. But guess what? I opened the fridge, and he had read my mind! Jackpot!!!! A bottle of our favorite!!!

Cheers, chicks!

Hi Ladies

Had some computer problems this morning,and its still not running right.Page is displaying only 1/2 a page and its hard to read & post.Leo is too busy[watching football] to help me. So I have to deal with the problem myself.

SANDRA-We had our first computer in 2001 and before that I was Read more at leisure time.


VICKIE-Sorry that you didn't get the answers you were looking for at the ENT .Hope you find what wrong with your kidneys,please keep in touch and let us know. Sending prayers your way.


SLOAN-I heard on the biggest loser from one of the trainers saying that when your stressed a handful of walnuts is the answer to bring the stress down. I have a bag in my freezer just for that occasion. When I hungry I fill up early evening on smoothies,and high fiber items.


Going off this computer and start my dinner

Sloan, the choc chips would be a perfect addition. However, I tossed the rest of our ff frozen yogurt. We ate so much we got extreme gas problems due to maltitol. Thought we would blow up.

Maryann, you got your puter before I did. I didn't get one till after I retired. I think I got it in 98. Till then I had email access at work but mainly e'd other teachers. We had no net service.

I'll prob have gastric probs again tonight cuz I had 2 of the 1 pt WW chocolate cakes/choc icing with 2 WW 1 pt fudge ice cream bars. Will I ever learn? Or will I explode first?

Maryann, thanks for the info. I'll get some walnuts. Our local grocery has them on special right now. I also need to get cookin' and have some stuff ready. Sorry about your computer probs. I know how frustrating it can be.

Sandra, I have not had problems with the maltitol. Does it bother you if you eat a small amount or is it a problem when you over do it? Try not to explode, I think that might be a little painful!

I have been runnin' around all day, so I'm tired. This afternoon, DH and I bought a fire pit and put on the deck where we had our pool this summer. We sat out there tonight and had a little fire. It was so nice! I know we are going to get a lot of use out of it this fall.

I hope you all have a Sunday! Nighty night chickies

Sloan, 1 serving doesn't bother me. 4? Oh, yeah. Your fire pit sounds so neat. We got one last year and have used it a few times. Enjoy yourself!

Got to see Rhonda and Doyle today! Their home is gorgeous as is their landscaped yard. Their neighborhood is very appealing. Rhonda and Doyle are going to thoroughly enjoy their new home.

Rhonda said to tell you all hello. She looks wonderful. I think she's even smaller than she was when I last saw her. Life is good.