Cottage, I recently went to the Cheesecake Factory and ordered a petite filet mignon with steamed broccoli and sauteed vegetables for a side. Very close to OP, if not entirely fine and it was delicious! Other good options are the grilled salmon and chicken dishes.

I didn't have dessert -- the sugar-free cheesecake had way too much fat for me, plus I was stuffed after my dinner.

Have a lovely anniversary and enjoy yourself!

Good Morning all -

So far, I am having a darn good Friday. Not only is it Friday, but it's a payday Friday. woohoo, I can pay my rent (hehe).

I ended up buying DBF a birthday cake yesterday (after serveral dropped hints that morning) and had a piece. It was so good. And all that sugar from the icing and chocolate kicked in about 8 and I cleaned up the apartment . Other good news yesterday after DBF searching for nearly 2 months, he finally found a job! woohoo, we can eat! Okay, it hadn't gotten that bad...but I was starting to worry a little. We are spending the weekend continuing to celebrate his birthday. Tonight we'll be out with his friends that live in the suburbs and Saturday we'll be out with city friends. Heaven forbid we pick a place in the middle and all meet up!

Besides the cake, I stayed OP yesterday. I am gearing up for a big grocery trip this weekend as DBF is beginning SBD on 5/2. He's pretty excited, except for the caffeine limit. He keeps saying '16 oz of coffee a day...that's gonna suck!' I thought about trying to convince him to cut it out completely...but I've seen him on no caffeine and it's not pretty

Has anyone ever noticed that the and dance to just about any music on the beat. I'm listening to Velvel Revolver and they are jammin'

Crock - Way to stand up to that teacher. Just remember it will all be over soon.
Cottage - I am sorry to hear about your aunt
Ruth - I need to find a sofa and nap after reading your weekend schedule.

Hi to everyone else

Have a good weekend all

Hi all, I'm new here this week. I'm discouraged. I've stayed on plan the whole week and today is day 5...no weight loss. I'm so sad. Nothing I do seems to work. I had been doing LA Weight Loss and when I had a bad allergic reaction to something the doctor put me on prednisone. That was 18 months ago and I cannot lose weight for nothing now. Today I got up and jean that fit me last week are tight. What gives??

On a brighter note. Cottage: check out this website for some of "Cheesecake Factory" food items. http://www.dwlz.com/Restaurants/cheescakefact.html

It's on Dottie's Weight Loss zone. She has lots of restaurants there. Lots are done for Weight Watchers points, but also list the fat, carb, protein amount. Don't know if it will help you stay on plan or not.

Good luck.

Good morning, although back East it is afternnoon now.

Cottage: I totally agree it would be hard to eat the ff cheesecake when there are so many others available . Perhaps the way to go is to eat any on-plan meal and ask your dh to share a dessert. That way he is happy and you are not too far off-plan. No matter what you do Happy Anniversary and wishing you many many more.

Gonna have to watch myself because I am at the stage in PI where I don't want to eat much and I get myself messed up. I should say my body doesn't want to eat at all for very long periods so I have to eat by the clock. Sounds bizarre that someone who weighs what I weigh could ever not be wanting food but this happened the first time too. The result is that the last two days I haven't been eating breakfast and only eating salad for lunch and then a dinner and then snack when I get home. So today must pay attention and get those good foods in. I am thinking about just eating snack size amounts for the six times today and see if that works better for me. I know my blood sugar is getting all screwy when I don't eat properly and that is just asking for a disasterous binge on non SBD foods.

Everyone have a great day on the beach today. to all.

Well, I think I have reached my creative limit for the day. OK, mostly I am just transferring corrections from a sheet of paper to the computer program, but that gets draining after awhile!
I ate well yesterday but not completely OP for phase 1. And today, lots of fruit. I just need to set in my mind on a specific date. SIGH. I have stuff to make lowfat enchiladas, so I guess I better do that tonight! And I also have stuff for Phase1 TACO BAKE. OH HOW I MISSED YOU TACO BAKE!!!!!
Anyway--weekend! Hallelujah! I may just end up bumming around/cleaning some. We are having a potluck picnic at church tomorrow night but it is supposed to rain, so they may call it off. Which would probably be better for my body anyway!! I got a brownie mix to make...you know, sometimes, your body and mind just don't cooperate. Ruth, your weekend makes me want to crawl in bed anymore. Rainy weekend are perfect for sleeping and movies and cuddling with the hubby.

Have a nice night and weekend.
Jessie

Good Afternoon Ladies

Just got back from our treatments for the week,and had some lunch. This afternoon I'm going to get some walking done now that we have to nice weather.Just got off the phone with my DD and she told me that our olderst DGD[5 1/2]asked her if she was the same age as grandma & grandpa,she told her no,and she was glad because they're old they have white hair. I told me DD I was going to dye my hair to auburn,so she won't thing I'm old.

Thanks MsCrockett I hope the ticker will more to my goal weight real soon.



Hugs BB

Just got a call from Morna saying that Lucy is starting into labour do I'm outta here. So much for the devilled eggs for tomorrow's BBQ although I can handle the bean salad OK in the morning.

I'll check in tomorrow. I'll be a Great Grand B##ch then!

Hi Ladies:

We Just Got A Phone Call From The Doctor At The Center Center And We Have Great News The Cancerous Tumor Is Shrinking More Than We Thought.hubby Is Out Of Danger,and The Treatments Will Continue Until The End By May 10.

We Want To Thank All Of You For Your Support & Prayers Though This Trying Time For Us & Our Family.

HUGS BB

beachbum - That is wonderful news! Thank you for sharing. I will still keep you and your husband in my prayers.

Ruth - We need puppy pictures!

Beachbum ~ That is awesome news, I dont know him,, but I got butterflies, and it felt as if a weight got lifted, as I smiled with tears in my eyes.. Thank God,, for all................

Today I went to Math,, I am so lost it is not funny, Algebra is like,,,well like Starting the SBD and being on the 2nd day and scared that you are not eating enough, then stressen because you had been eating Sugar Jello and then realizing it after 6 pre packed containers , What horror ,, when you thought it was all SF... jeeshhh.. I am just so whipped when It comes to Math and I have know Idea how to change my mind set.................. IT sucks!!!!!!!!!!

BB: Oh what wonderful wonderful news!

Ruth: Puppppppppppies how exxxxciting!!!!

I am on such a Fruit kick right now.. Has anyone else been this way,, I am not craving or anything , I would just rather eat , Apples, Banannas and Strawberries than actual food,, what is up with that?

Oh my gosh I just lost a big post! I hope everyone had a good OP day.

Schatzi I just wrote the funniest Match.com story but It got lost. I'll have to re-write it tomorrow. I need to eat an OP dinner now!

BeachBum: What terrific news. So happy for your dh and you.