Twice blessed, hang in there girl! During detox, what gets me through is thinking...how sick I am right now is how dependent I was on that . I hate knowing that I am addicted to that stuff, you know?

I'll be keeping you in my prayers...just keep going. The longest detox I've ever heard of is five days...mark it from when you ate the PB (yes, you needed to start over after that), and I bet you'll be feeling much, much, much better!!!

The sirens were a fire nearby. A mother, daughter, and three sons died. The father, son-in-law, and baby grandchild were taken to hospital, two in critical condition.

Ohh Ellis, that's horrible! I'll be prying for the survivors....

Thanks guys for the encouragement to keep on going...I did walk over to the grocery store this morning and pick up a few more things, one of which was the natural peanut butter...hmmmm...ick, lol...oh well, perhaps it'll grow on me. I'm just surprised that I lost the four pounds and I even messed up with the PB! and yes, how icky we feel in the beginning definitely shows how addicted our bodies were to all that sugar and yucky stuff....I'll just keep plucken along! I'm honestly too thrilled with the weight loss to stop now anyways,


Ellis, thats AWFUL, that poor family... ...makes you really realize how everything could change in the blink of an eye...so sad...

Good Morning everyone!
Well I guess it's afternoon now. Thats what happens when you stay up half the night! Well last night I tried the chocolate bean cake...let me just say, ick! So the garbage disposal ate it, and liked it..ha ha. So then I tried the peanut butter cup...Yummy! But I guess I wasn't really hungry cause I didn't eat it all...good sign! I will have to try those other brownies, made with the pecans...those sound good. But I am on day 5 of phase 1 today. Yesterday was kinda hard, thats why I was reaching for a chocolate fix. Today I actually feel better than I have all week. Maybe my body is finally letting go of the sugar?! I feel good enough to hop on the elliptical trainer. The other days I was just really tired and weak feeling.
Ellis, That is so sad about the fire!!!! Really cool that the cop let you go easy though :-)
Adia, I love redecorating! Ya! I'm a person who loves change, I'm always changing curtains and bedspreads, rugs! Gives me a fresh feeling!
Twiceblessed, I'm on day 5 too! The last time I did this I messed up and used the regular kind of syrup, instead of the sf, man I was bummin it! But you are doing so well! Hopping right back on! Good for you!
Beachgal, that is sooo awesome you fit into old clothes!!! And from 10 years ago!! You rock girl!!! What a rush that must give you! :-)
Okay if I missed anyone you gotta remember I'm new at this! ;-)
Hope everyone has a great day!
Sherry

Sherry, we should really throw that bean cake recipe out. I have yet to hear of anyone liking it.
Good for you getting on the trainer today!!

Twiceblessed, keep at it girl! And yes, you WILL get used to that peanut butter.

Sarah, thanks for your prayers... I don't know if any of the kids may have been at my son's school...
I LOVE the sound of your kitchen colour!

Laurie, a little sundress!? That's fantastic, girl!!

Sunnybunny, it could be the water. The more you drink, you more you lose.

Chipper, you drink your water, too!
I'd better go and get some, too...

Cottage, you're a good Mom. I'm with Little Chick... I'd love to have a few days to myself! 10 might be pushing it though.

Soon2b, you enjoy your day off tomorrow, girl... sounds like you deserve it!
Gee, I'll BET you're used to sirens living where you do! I usually sleep through them. Ottawa is generally pretty quiet.

Ruth, Nessy is beautiful!

I've got to finish off that darned window frame... a friend is coming over on the weekend to cook us dinner here to celebrate the new kitchen. He won't be impressed if there are still paint cans all over the place.

Thanks Laurie, I really enjoy your encouragment and everyone on here!

Thanks!

Hey ladies! It is really down to the wire for me...the pageant is this SATURDAY and I feel really bloated. My "friend" was supposed to come to visit this week, but I started my new pack of BC early so that I wouldn't have to worry about "my friend hanging around" this weekend during the pageant. I am drinking more water this week and I have gained a couple pounds. I just don't understand. I yoyo up and down from week to week. I just wanted to get below 140 before the pageant, but I guess that will not happen.

Then, on top of that, one of the contestants is a swimsuit model! She is a "professional" model and has been modeling for 20 years. She has a great body and is older than me.

I just don't know what to do. I have been working so hard on my interview stuff and my dress and suits look good, but I am going to be really careful this week so that they still fit this weekend.

I don't know if I am just bloated from my "friend" or if it is something else. I have been trying to have one starch a day, but that hasn't helped. I guess I'll go back on phase 1 tomorrow and stay on it for a couple days. After all, it could be worse.

I guess more than anything I just need a little encouragement. I have spent so much time, money, and energy planning for this pageant and I just want to win SOOO bad. So, please think of me this weekend and pray that my dress still fits on Saturday night.

Thanks for your continued support!

I've got just a second. We moved offices this week and it's been very busy since.

Twice Blessed - make sure you are getting your beans. The taco bake is a great way to get some healthy carbs and make you feel better during phase 1.

South Beach is treating me well. My weight is about the same which is fine since TOM is visiting and I haven't worked out as much as usual. Clothes are fitting looser which is always great.

Hello Girls!

It's a BEAUTIFUL day out today....Oh Ellis what horrible news about that poor family...they are in my prayers.....I had the day off today and thought I'd go out and look for some summer clothes and work clothes.....didn't end up with much just a few summer tops and nothing for work...that just figures oh well....I'm about to go wash my car....I've been doing bad on the diet and need to get my butt into gear...maybe I just need someone with a ruler to smack my hand lol......anyways I hope you all are having a wonderful day on the beach!

Mrscharlston, good luck to you...I think you're a winner just for going for it!! You go girl!



Thanks all for the encouragement and advice everyone. I just got back from picking up my son from school and its gorgeous outside...so of course all of the 'skinny' moms are out and about in their 'skinny' outfits, do I sound a bit resentful?? No really, just makes me feel like...ugh, pointless...like I'm never gonna get 'there'...but I know, it is possible, just gotta keep on keepen on, I certainly can't complain about how the weight is coming off thus far, thats for sure. You know how you just want something NOW!

TwiceBlessed - Be patient and you will be one of the skinny moms. When I first started, I was always the heaviest or one of the heaviest moms whenever we got together. Now I look around and most are heavier than I am. I am always getting asked about South Beach. In fact several people were asking about the Overnight Slaw and the Sesame Ginger Asparagus (I used green beans) that I served at the neighborhood potluck this weekend.

For me, I also found that toning made a huge difference in how I looked.

Hey chicks just popping in. I did mange to declutter my kitchen only to have the window guys show up and know my kitchen is full of junk again. My whole house is upside down and inside out. They will be back tomorrow to do the last two, I had to call and cancel my shift at work, because I have to be here for the window guys. The only good thing is, is there are no little ones here tomorrow til 2:30 so I should be able to get the house back together. Well have a great night chicks.