I haven't posted in a couple of days. I get these migraines and I just have to stay off the computer for awhile.
Glad to hear everyone had a good Easter.
I cheated over the weekend. I stayed at my Moms Saturday. She has a big backyard and the kids love it. We all had Mexican takeout. But I knew I could get back on the wagon Monday. Used to if I did that, I would just figure what the hay, I messed up and and I would just give up, but I'm learning.
I just got back from the gym and my house is always a wreck after the weekend, so I got work to do.
I'll post more later when I have time to read all the posts I've missed. I just wanted to say hi since its been awhile.

A short hello- Easter went ok....I will fill everyone in tomorrow! Michele congrats on being a big loser!!!!!!Geri, Penny, Spryng, Ricci, Mary, Cindy, Jesse, Crystal.......and anyone I missed- Hope you are having a great day!!!!!!!!!
Ginny

Good afternoon all!!

Sorry about my earlier post. I have been having a really bad day and I'm sorry I came off like a grump. It's not what I intended.

Mary, so glad your migraines are better today. Do you take something for them? Don't worry about being off plan a couple of days... aslong as you are OP today and the rest of the week you should be fine!
Cindi, sounds like you did great over the weekend! I'm looking forward to this new week also.
Michelle, hope you got that walk in! It's been cold here the past couple of days but thurs through next week we are getting a real warm up! Maybe I'll get brave and take my kids for a walk too! And congrats on that 4 lbs gone!!!! Seeing that scale move down will definitely keep you motivated.
Crystal, glad you were able to get right back OP today too. I am like that too... I can go off on the weekend (even though I did great this past weekend) and come monday I'm right back OP.
Jessi, I got pregnant with my 2nd baby when Ava was only 2 months old... so I know the shock that can come with an unexpected pregnancy. I have Mirena now and even though it's 99% effective I'm still relieved to see TOM every month. And I hope you are able to stay OP today too and report a good day tonight! We are here for you!
Penny, WW doesn't require that much planning. But I hope SB works for you this time!! Hang in there!
Geri, when you started Dr.Phil what kept you from snacking then?? What has changed? I know you can do it!!! And yes we can keep you accountable.

Well, my day is getting better. My LTT (lateral thigh trainer) broke yesterday so now I have to send it back. Where the peddle was atached it cracked in two and now it hits the floor and is hard to steady yourself on. So that really sucked. Who knows how long it will take to get another one in. Maybe I'll just get a refund and do pilates and The Firm again. Then this morning it was just one thing after another happening. Had an argument with DH which upset me alot. We hardly ever fight and I was already having a bad day and something he said sent me over the edge. I am so sick of going out of my way for his family and it never being reciprocated. I get WIC, which is very handy for Tanner since formula is so expensive. Well it was time to recertify Ava and Joseph and that takes hours at our stupid health department. Joseph is my monster and he never cooperates so they can weigh him and all that and usually my SIL will go with me to help but this time she couldn't and didn't want to go, but her name is on my vouchers I get so she can take several of my vouchers for my in-laws even though she gets her own vouchers too for her kids. Ok, long story short... I didn't want to get Ava and Joseph recertified for several reasons... 1. it's a hassle and I only go through maybe a gallon and half of milk a MONTH! so I can buy it myself really. 2. It would have been too hard for me to do it by myself. 3. If I took DH's current pay stub (which I have to do) they would see we make too much to get WIC for them anyway. So since I missed my appointment I called them to see when I can get Tanner's vouchers for formula, which is all I need help with anyway and he's not due to be recertified until he turns one, in which case he won't need formula anymore, he'll be on milk. And just took Ava and Bubba off the account. When I told DH this is told me how selfish I am because his parents really wanted those vouchers. But I was so mad because they never call me or check in on me unless they want those stupid vouchers!!!!! They aren't low income so technically they can buy their own milk!!! They always take advantage of the system so they get stuff handed to them and I'm sick of it. They aren't going to do it through me anymore. But it hurt my feelings that he felt that way. He always takes their side when it comes to this issue (because I've been wanting to do this for quite some time now) and it irritates me. Well anyway... I'm ranting and I'll stop now. It just really hurt. But since then he called and apologized to me about it all and realized that all his parents were doing was using me. And said he understood. So we made up and I feel much better now. Just a crazy morning. Sorry for going on and on about it, just needed to vent.
But anyway, I think I'll go do some crunches. TTYL!

I forgot to ask what everyone was making for dinner tonight? I have Beef Tips In Mushroom sauce in my crockpot right now and will serve it over rice (5.5 pts a serving)

Spryng- Im sorry to hear you were having such a bad day, Hopefully tomorrow will be much better

Mary - Sorry to hear about your migraines I can sympathize I get them 2-3 times a week and take imitrex and blood pressure meds to help stop them, if you aren't treated for them you may want to talk to your family physician

Hmmmm dinner tonight? I think I'll have some scrambled eggs and bacon, man oh man though today I am craving a big glass of cold milk, maybe the first day after induction I'll treat myself to one

Everyone have a wonderful evening!! Im sure I'll post again before the night is over.
Take Care

Good evening all!
Wow, everyone must be busy tonight. Hope to see more posts tomorrow. Did everyone end the day like they wanted to? Geri? Late night snacking?
Michelle, I think after induction you will deserve a big glass of milk!! You are doing great so far! How is your Dh doing? Has he peeked at the scale too?

My evening has been great. The kids were just great today. I needed that. Dinner was pretty good. Very filling. During naptime I did get in a small workout, mostly crunches but at least it is something. I'm going to try to get a little bit of exercise in everyday instead of just 3 times a week. Did anyone watch The Swan tonight? That woman's belly (the dark headed one) is alot like mine. Mine doesn't sag as much as that but it has the same belly button folds and stretch marks, yuck. I can't afford a tummy tuck so lets pray exercise will help me!!!!! I wanted the blonde to make it into the pageant though, she was really great with the whole thing, such a great attitude. I did think she was pretty before the plastic surgery though... I don't know why no one else did.
Well, now I am just decompressing from the day. *deep breath in.... release.... * feels good, lol. Ok, guess I'll get off here. Hope everyone had a great OP day!!! Hey does anyone want to start a new challenge? TTYL!

Good Evening all

Spryng, so glad your evening went better than your day! Don't apologize for venting...that's one of the things we're here for! So do you have to pay to ship your LTT back or did it come with a label in case you had to return it? I'm not going to say anything about your ILs as I don't know them...OK, I'll just say "Thank God they're not mine" Sorry you have to deal with that.
Can you post the beef tips recipe? Sounds good even though I'm not wild about beef in the crockpot...you're thinking, what do I like in the crock pot?? I like pork )

Michelle, too funny that you're having something like bacon for dinner but craving milk!! Usually it's the other way around. Glad you're doing so well OP.

Hi Ginny!

Cindi, I usually don't do the WATP until after I and the boys have had breakfast so often it's betw 8:30 and 9 before I get started. Luckily, I rarely have to get out of the house very early. If I have to make appointments I try to get them in the early afternoon. Once I'm dressed I don't want to get all sweated up again. Doesn't always work that way but does the majority of the time.

I didn't snack tonight....how about everyone else? I did eat a very late dinner though. The afternoon got away from me and if I would have eaten before my TOPS meeting I would have had to wolf something down so I opted to eat afterward. I had a big salad, a whole wheat muffin with light cheese on it and some s/f jello with f/f cool whip for dessert. I'm full and ready to read and hit the sack.

BTW,

I lost 3.5 pounds this week! I knew I was bloated last week when I weighed in...I did snack too much also but I should have lost some so it caught up with me this week. I'm motivated to not snack this week so keep me honest...I'll do the same for all of you who have the same problem as I do!!
I am down a size in jeans also!! Yippee!!

OK, gotta get off of here!! Hi to everyone out there! Take it easy and I'll talk to you in the morning.

Spryng-Hubby checked the scale today but we dont know what he weighed when we started lol, I was trying to get him to join 3fc in the mens corner but he's not much of a talker...you know men.....*sigh* I think since Im craving milk that I may need to take a calcium supplement or a daily vitamin, I was told once by a doctor that if your craving something its usually your body telling you that you need some sort of mineral or vitamin besides, that doesnt include our sugar/sweet cravings those are just plain ol addictions.
Well for dinner I had cheese quesadillas on the low carb tortillas and a glass of Iced tea, Ive only eaten twice today, I really wasnt hungry at breakfast time so I just ate lunch and dinner. But I feel pretty good except Im a little tired still, it will pass though.

Have a good evening everyone
Take Care!!

Hi gals...not many posts tonight. I've been busy today too.

Spryng- so sorry to hear about your day. You know, though, you were beginning to sound too together if you know what I mean. Glad to know that you have those days too, although I'm not glad you did. I hope you understand that.

Michelle- doing great.

Well, my dinner was chicken and vegetables over brown rice with Feta sauce. I won't be making that one again. I've been on plan today, my snack was a WW giant ice cream sundae, only 2 pts. That was good. Didn't get to exercise, it's been cold and rainy here, but with TOM I don't feel like it. The first day of TOM is always tough on me. The weather will be getting better everyday. I hope everyone has a great night and a good tomorrow. I'll check in then.
TTYL

Congrats Geri!!!!!!!!!! What a fantastic WI and two NSV's!! (non-scale victories) 1 fornot snacking tonight and 2 for going down a jeans size!!!!!! That is wonderful. You are going all the way this time!! I don't think I have to pay the shipping because it did come with return sticker thingies. But I'll know when I call UPS. But I'm not going to let this affect my workouts, I'm going to exercise regardless of what I have around the house. Like today I didn't even do a video, I just did my own thing and it felt good. A little combination of pilates and old fashioned crunches. That was funny about you and the crock pot.... but I think you can use pork instead of beef in this recipe. It's very onion-y... so if you like onions (which I love them in recipes just not plain) then you should like this one. I'll post it on the mom's losing weight website though so it doesn't take up so much room here.
Michelle, do you eat much cheese? Because that has calcium too. Do you take a multivitamin? I take one a day weight smart and usually have one of the kids chewable vitamins too. Really keeps me feeling good physically. I haven't been sick in over a year (knock on wood) and I think it's because of the vitamins. Quesadillas sound so good. I may have to look into that You must be in full fledge ketosis if you aren't hungry anymore. Doesn't that feel great!! And you are losing weight really fast so that is why you feel tired. You are right though, it will pass once you are off induction.
Well, guess I'll get off here. Just sitting here surfing the net for a little while longer. TTYL!

Crystal you snuck in on me, lol. That sundae sounds good!!! How giant is it?? Any chocolate on it?? I may have to get some. Can't beat 2 pts for icecream!! I do understand what you meant about me... proves we all have bad days huh? When I have a bad day it is a very very bad day so thankfully I don't get too many of them. I feel too together sometimes too and when something bad happens I realize I am very fragile and have to be careful with my emotions or someday I'll be in the looney bin, LOL. Sad but true. But I know you all understand because that is part of not only being a woman but a mother and wife. We have to be so strong and so independant and at the same time we are very weak sometimes and need someone to carry us. Such is life. But you ladies are so great just for putting up with me! BTW, my Dh was in Texas two days ago and it was very warm where he was. What kind of weather are you getting now? Right now he is in Pennsilvania getting lots of rain.
Ok, got to get off here. TTYL!

Crystal - sorry to hear that your chicken didnt turn out as well as you would have liked. I have a recipe for these great mandarin orange/ginger pork chops and you can server them over rice, my whole family likes them if you like I can send you the recipe.

Geri - I didn't end up having the bacon I actually made cheese quesadillas on low carb tortillas only 4 net carbs per tortilla, so I used my carbs on supper. WTG on the 3.5 lb loss

I made some strawberry sugar free jello so I could have something sweet tomorrow and I may make some whipped cream with splenda so I can have a topper kind of a treat for doing so good .

I have a question...How often do you guys weigh yourselves? Once a week or so? I can't wait til I can go into a smaller size jeans

Take Care Guys!!

Jessi you snuck in So glad to hear you are doing well with ww. Isnt it great when you eat a meal and you feel totally fufilled? I love it

Have a good evening
Take Care

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Okay, Good Morning. I had a great night. Didn't get to exercise yesterday but still feel good. Looks as though everyone came back for posting last night. Still haven't heard much from Ricci, Ginny, Penny...

Spryng- your dinner sounded pretty good. I love cooking things in oven or crockpot that just cooks all day. Those make the best meals. This WW giant ice cream sundae was vanilla ice cream swirled in chocolate syrup. Very Good, it was 8 oz. Found with other ice cream snacks. I've had a couple of the kinds of WW frozen snacks, they are all good. You dh came to Texas when it was feeling great. Over Easter it started to rain and dropped to the 50's. Can you believe that? It's slowly creeping back up this week and I think that was our last cold snap. I hope so. We want to all get out and play with our new dogs but it's too cold for us.

You can see the pen with the dogs from my girls' room, so yesterday they sat in there and watched dh work with the dogs and then they would run back in the dining room and look out the door when he was on this side of the house, then they would run back to their room, it was funny watching every move he made. The other day he built the pen for them and Alisa, my oldest, watched him out the window like all day and I asked her why. She said so when he builds another fence she'll know how and can help him. Wasn't that too cute.

Michelle- you are doing so good. Sorry you're having to deal with the bad times too like miagrains. But I think all that will pass soon.

Jessi- you are doing good. I think 15 minutes of intensity is great.

Well, I have to go pack my dh's lunch for the day. Everyone have a good one and TTYL.