Dee – thanks for the update, that sounds so awful..I feel so sorry for Des that the one she actually fell for didn’t feel the same…I thought the same thing as you, just date the other two guys in the real world and see what happens …at this point I don’t think she can choose one or the other…
Good for you for realizing you need to cut it back some, and you are right, you want to do it now before that size 12 creeps up on you again.
Speaking of sizes, in my People mag this week they had a article on Gina Neely ( from the food network show with her husband called
Down Home with the Neely’s ) and they said she lost 30 lbs and was now a size 0 …that’s all fine and good cause she looked tiny and gorg…however, they said originally she was a size 8 …okay maybe in her left thigh …I know the camera adds weight but she definitely looked WAY over a size 8 anytime I saw her …you guys ever watched that show? Your opinion?
Susie – hope you are having a good week !!!! It’s beautiful weather for us …
And I have to agree with Dee by thanking God for this beautiful place we live in ….
Having another bout of bloats …going to the dr in a couple of weeks for my bp check up and definitely gonna ask her about all this…it’s getting really old.
Food 7/30 ( can you believe it’s almost August ???!!!??? )
B = one slice whole wheat bread with flax seed – 90, peanut butter 125
L = baked chicken nuggets – 250, blueberries – 25
S = popcorn – 160, string cheese – 80, triscuits ( 5 ) - 40
D = hamburger – 290, ketchup – 30, low carb pasta – 95, butter – 40, parm cheese – 40
S = fresh strawberries – 50, whipped cream – 50
Total for day - 1365
This week has been so nice. My manager is gone and I can concentrate on all those things that I set to the side to do when "I can get to it". My goal is to be caught up when she returns to the office on Tuesday.
I'm doing well with my workouts this week. I made it to the Y last night and tonight. I couldn't get DH to go but will continue to ask and to get him out and about the neighborhood on weekends. Maybe he will begin to feel better and then want to do it during the work week. To be honest I don't have the energy to get him there during the work week; I only have the energy to get me there. I've waited for him to come around and I can't wait no more. He mentions that I'm going to leave him behind. That is not my plan..my plan is to get moving, get this weight off so I will be around for him and not leave him because the fat killed me!
Dee: Good idea to get back to logging the food if your shorts are getting snug. That ice cream can sneak up on a person! Are you going to be sharing your food log with us? You are such a great support to me, I want to support with you!
I don't write the TOPS newsletter for our chapter--we don't have one, but as the Chapter Secretary I try to send a weekly email to the chapter of encourgement.
I will try to remember to ask my friend what that wne was.
Thank you for saying my DH has a cute wife! It made my day!
Carri: We sure are having some nice cool weather this week--I am enjoying it.
What you said about having to have 25 grams of protein at a meal to feel it, is interesting. I think I'm going to try to have tht amount at each meal and see if it makes a difference for me.
Thank you for shaing about your depression. I want my DH to take meds and he refuses...maybe his counselor will convenice him a combo of meds and counseling will work.
I haven't watched that show you are talking about. I have no idea what she looks like..now I am going to have to google her!
I think you can hit your 205 goal this weekend! I also think you do need to mentioning the bloating to your doctor and get it checked out.
I wanted to comment about the Bachelorette. I was like OMG and I felt so badly for her and for him. It was just so sad!
So I made an appt with my dr for Monday afternoon to discuss my stomach/bloating issues…I’m just gonna be honest with her and tell her I could be way off base but I just feel like something is wrong/different. And really ( warning TMI ahead …… ) I haven’t been going to the bathroom ( #2 ) like I used to …I used to go daily, with no issue…now I go every other day if I’m lucky and it’s very hard…so it might be a back up issue…who knows…I guess I’ll just let her check some things out …I guess it could be my fat settling in a different area…it is pretty thick there …
Susie – I did peak on the scale and saw 205.6 – so I have made it to that number but that’s only 0.04 down from last Sunday so I’m not going to get on there again until Sunday and hopefully see at least 204 …I normally lose 2 a week pretty solidly…if I’m good, haha…
Yeah, I think that’s why a lot of people can’t stick to their plans because they don’t get enough protein and fiber…both of those will keep you full for hours and keep you OP.
I was hesitant to take meds early on too, but it’s true what they say – when it gets bad enough you’ll be begging for them…and I just needed relief and for my husband not do leave me, lol….I feel SO much better on the meds…he should really consider it, if even for a while…a test run so to speak…either way I hope he gets better asap
Hi Dee, Tori, Lyss, and Leeanne
We need some new recruits …Dee, Susie, and I can’t carry this thread all on us !! haha …Lurkers come and join !!!!!!!!
August 1st…..yay !!!! Have a great Thursday ladies …Susie, our work week is almost over, almost Friday
Food 7/31
B = egg – 90, 2 pcs of bacon – 80
L = turkey – 90, cheese – 80, one slice whole wheat with flax seed – 90, corn chips – 140
S = triscuits – 90, peanut butter – 100
D = filet – 300, salad – 200
S = fresh blueberries – 50, whipped cream 50
Total for day – 1360
Dee - thanks for the kind words about my bloating I'm sure it's nothing big too but we will see ...I'll let you guys know how appt goes...I'm glad Howie is gone too but I really thought the way they were talking it was gonna be Candice...I really didn't have a fave on HK, and I knew the person that won would win...I don't have a favorite on MC either but her attitude aside, I do like Natosha, I think she could win...yeah when Summer starts closing all of our shows start ending...it's sad...
I'm so sorry to hear that you wre treated like that by your ex...that's just horrible...no wonder you had the attitude you had...so glad you came out of it and ended up with the great guy you have now.
And great job on the no ice cream all week !!!!!!!
I like to post my food blog on here because it keeps me honest and accountable, haha, although I do eat a lot of the same things I know ...would love to start seeing yours too
Hi Susie -I agree with Dee and I need to say this more, but you really do a great job of getting your activity and exercise in. You should always be proud of yourself for that.
Food 8/1
B = sandwich thin -70, peanut butter - 125
L = beef roast - 200, 1/3 cup quinoa with veggies - 80
S = turkey - 30, cheese - 110, triscuits - 130
D = cheeseburger with all the fixings ( and white bun, which I NEVER eat anymore ) - 700 ...yikes !!!!
S = pop tart - 200, oatmeal square - 150
Total for day = 1795 - way over my calories for the day
If I don't get in here you all have a good weekend !!!!
Carri and Dee- you guys are so wonderful to me..thanks!
Dee: Great job with not eating any ice-cream OR buying it. That is truly a victory! I LOVE ice cream and I've learned to buy it out and eat it there instead of taking it home and eating it in private where I can overeat on it.
DH likes ice cream but he knows the struggle I have so he will usually only but the ice-cream sandwhich type. I seem to do better at controlling portions with those and usually will not go back for more, like I do when I scoop it into a bowl.
Thank you for sharing your story. I am so glad that you were strong enough to get counseling and to leave that marriage!
Carri: I can't wait to see what the scales say for you. I agree with Dee..I think 202 is in your near future!
I also am sure that the bloating isn't a issue but it's good to go get it taken properly diagnosed and get the meds you really need for it.
I have a LOSS to share with you guys...down 2.25 on those TOPS scales last night!
I hope you all have a lovely weekend. I will be around and popping in and out here. I hope someone will join me!
This is a quieter weekend for us. We plan to stay close to home...getting some things in order and just relaxing. We plan to order dinner in tonight and then walk to a new ice cream parlor that has opened in our neighborhood. DH asked to go and said, let's walk up and back. I think that is a good thing!
We have some TV shows DVR'd and will get caught up on those. I'm reading a new book by Barbra Delinsky called Sweet Salt Air...it has my attention and I love to read!
Dh is busy, so I got online to read e-mails & here I am.
Susie "You deserve the -2.25# off" U r working very hard to b healthy again & U will b more Beautiful in your clothes w every -20 pounds U lose Your book looks interesting, I googled it. I like movies & books that are Not: scary, violent, or X-rated/porn-garbage=Shades of Gray, its sad that ppl read her porn books & she got rich. I like comedies, romance, action flicks-like Vin Diesel, the James Bonds, suspense, some Sci-Fi, soap opera's & the older TV shows like PBS, Bewitched, westerns, Robin Hood, etc. most cartoons- do U remember The Flintstones & Jetsons
Carri sweetie U r in my prayers that U get a harmless diagnosis on your bloat probs. I like Natasha too on MC, & Jessie for some reason annoys me, like a spoiled rich girl James has been a fav of mine, probably because he likes to camp/a nature dude On BB who do U want to win, I'm still on the fence right now. I missed the final HK episode, which girl got it?
DH had to work this morning & I treated myself to breakfast @ the bakery w 2 pastries @ least I didn't buy 6 I brought 2 home for dh. He almost never works 6 hrs. on Saturday but had a machine to ship to New Zealand asap & the double-time pay will buy stuff he wants for his 4x4 truck. I have a friend that is Australian & she says New Zealand is where they always had vaca because its prettier than Australia & that surprised me. I've never left the continental U.S. except the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. What countries have U all vaca'd @?? We've been to: CA, CO, FL, GA, IN, IL, OH, NC, NV, SC, TN, VA, WV & WI. I still plan to eat/visit Hawaii, New York, Hershey-Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas & Puerto Rico Yumm ~ Martha Stewart visited Puerto Rico on her TV show years ago & I told dh we gotta go there someday, very pretty & delish food. My youngest son went to Spain for 2 weeks in high school after his 4th year of Spanish class, I only speak English
I'm sleepy now, g'night girls. Have a wonderful Sunday! See you'all next week.
Hi. I can't believe Monday is almost here. The weekend has went so fast.
We have terrific weather here today, sunny and warm, the air has a cool breeze in it. Carri-I hope that you have had this weather as I know you like the cooler weather.
Dee: Oh yes I remember the Flintstones and the Jetsons! I still love watching them.
My book is interesting..I'm about a hour from finishing it. I want to finish it and I don't want to.
About the Fifty Shades series. I was like you, I didn't want to read it at all..and didn't until last January. A friend gave them to me and said to me "this will make your toes curl but there is a love story there...really..there is". I was surprised that there was and really the last two books weren't a graphic as the first too...the first too had my eyebrows raised ALOT!
How are you doing with logging your food? I know you were going to start again.
The places I have been are Nashville, TN, Indiana, Memphis, TN, Michigan, West VA, Gatlinburg, TN and Pigeon Forge, Las Vegas, San Antonio TX, Orlando FL, Atlanta GA, Myrtle Beach SC, CA, Hershey PA, Philly, PA, Pittsburg, PA, Niagara Falls (Canadian side), Gettysburg, PA, Minnesota , Charlotte NC. Miami, FL. Traveled through VA and Tallahassee, FL, also been to the Puerto Rico, St. Martin, St. Thomas, Nassau Bahamas (this was all on a cruise)
Carri: I am sending you good thoughts about your apt with the doctor on Monday. Don't be surprised if they want to do a couple of lower GI tests..it's the best way for them to be sure what is going on.
I'm hoping you saw 204 this morning.
I have done pretty well with my food this weekend...but not my exercise. I haven't gotten but one walk in. I've got to get moving tomorrow. Oh, I'm meeting the trainer at the new gym at my work place tomorrow so I can be cleared to work out....can't wait!
Morning Ladies – I had a great weekend , busy, and yes Susie we are getting the cooler weather too and it is AWESOME !!!
Books – I don’t read a lot but when I do I mostly go for biographies….and p.s I do like the smut books ….haha…but I have never read 50 Shades of Grey, I just wouldn’t do it because everyone kept telling me I HAD to …so I was being a brat, haha
Dee – JaNell ( don’t think that’s spelled right ) won on HK …I’m glad, I didn’t want Mary to win …I do really like James on MC too, so either him or Natasha would be okay to win for me …on BB I don’t really have a favorite per say….none of them stand out to me as far as liking them …but this season is definitely entertaining me
Well, I didn’t lose ANY weight last week …I hate when I have a week like that …I did have a couple of days where I went over calories but nothing that bad, so I was pretty frustrated and felt like I was good 90% of the time for nothing …I was at 206 last Sunday and was at 205.8 yesterday ….so at least I didn’t gain I guess….
Speaking of gaining we are going to the State Fair this Friday …we go one time each year to sample and eat all the goodies…I don’t hold myself back on this day, I just enjoy it and we have a good time …so I’m looking forward to it.
Thank you both for the kind words about my doc appt this afternoon …I will make sure and let you know how it went tomorrow.
Susie – what’s a lower GI ? Hope it has nothing to do with them going in my back end – lol !!! That would be my nightmare scenario …
GREAT JOB on your loss !!!! I know you will continue to do great.
Girls! I'm craving a candy bar right now & my dh ate the rest of the chocolate Bridge Mix candy last night After dh gets home from work IF my chocolate craving is still going, I'll make a batch of 'peanut-butter/cocoa/oatmeal no-bake cookies, but they take hours to dry to eat
We had a mid 70* weekend too. I found a blue-print for a Mission-style loveseat & we bought the wood Saturday & dh built it yesterday. I just finished staining it & I will put a top-coat on it tomorrow & sew the cushions this week. My original plan was to put casters/rollers on it using it on the deck, for extra seating; but it's so cute I'm thinking about setting it in our family room now & set it on the deck next summer Yesterday I cooked spinach lasagna/w carrot cake dessert/their suppers & 5-veggie-spaghetti salad/their lunch w garlic breadsticks; for the 5 homes I kept as clients when I retired from my catering business. A few years ago I talked them into 2 meatless meals weekly, so today is: meatless Monday & on Thursday is a stir-fry/w German choc. cake/their suppers & cheese ravioli/w monkey-bread for lunch. Wednesday is dh & my fast day for Jesus & so we eat 600 cals to take his RX & dh chose veggie egg-rolls/w won ton soup this week w fruit for our dessert.
I'm back to logging my food & when we went to Home Depot for the wood, we stopped @ Rally's, its a fast-food drive-thru in Michigan & we got a choc./vanilla twist waffle cone 2/$2 & I am Serious, their ice cream tasted 'more' creamier-richer-decadent; than the ice cream we've paid $4 per cone @ the ice cream shops. Soo U know where our snack stop will b till they stop selling it this summer, we'll skip the fries & hot-fudge sundae & save our cals/carbs on those shopping trips for Rally's
Susie, U sound very excited about meeting the trainer at your new gym at work & getting a personalized routine, I would love to b U Hey, San Antonio, TX what did U do/see there & I'm guessing @ Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge U were antiquing or? At Minnesota did U visit the Mall of America, on my list... I wish dh & I were w U on those trips. When U were in Puerto Rico did U tour that island or eat the local foods, Martha Stewart ate @ several local Yummy, mom & pop food vendors & restaurants. I watched um the first 10 min. of a porn movie w dh (I was completely embarrassed) when we got married 18 yrs ago, the title looked like a real movie, duh I'm naïve. His ex-w had a x-rated book @ his home & I started reading it (till the violent sex-toy chapter) & then tossed the book in the trash & decided R was my highest rating I can deal with. We've watched 'Harold & Kumar', etc. & other crazy R rated comedies & we laughed like teenagers.
Carri, TY for the HK winner & I also like the personality of Janelle better. Mary has a nasal-whiny voice & sorta superior attitude from her experience. The house on BB freaked-out laughing when GinaMarie explained her 2 block nominations & that house is Completely out of control w Amanda & Jessie & Helen; those 3 r making Elisa & Arryn look like the nice ppl now. I think Jessie cries & whines like she's has pms & the guys r the most stable & will end up controlling the game. State Fair food get me something chocolate & battered & deep-fried. B sure to take some Tums, etc. w U The lower GI test is badddd, I had it once & refused it ever again unless they put me to sleep, like they do for a colonoscopy. Upper GI test is drink some goop & just get a x-ray.
Girls, don't forget to watch Des tonight on Bachelorette. Dh just got home, bye.....
Hi...I'm having a very tough time....BIG annoucement tomorrow at work. My job is safe but my role will change and no one can tell me how yet....it's scary and I'm a bit mad as I have worked my tail off in this position.
This is where my faith will come in. Please say prayers and think good thoughts. I need support. Very hard to not want to soothe myself with food...but I'm fighting that urge.
I did get to the work gym and can start using it next week..I am excited.
Carri: So sorry there wasn't a loss for you..Just hang in there, it will happen. So, now you know the lower GI does involve the back-end but I think they put people in a twighlight sleep for it..don't stress...the doctor might not even do anything like that. Did you have your appt today?
Dee: Did the craving go away? Did you watch the Bachelorette tonight?
I will answer the travel questions later. I am about to clean my cat's ear, and get ready for bed. Need good sleep before tomorrow..with that annoucement (and I have to run the technology part of the meeting) it is going to be a long day.
Morning Ladies ...dr appt went well yesterday, she believes I'm just very backed up and constipated so I will have to start taking peri colace for a few days to get things moving and then her and I discussed my diet and realized that I'm not getting much in the way of fiber, so I will start taking a fiber pill or two daily and try to up my fiber intake in my diet as well...if not better in a month she wants to see me again ...fingers crossed !!!
Susie - hope the change to your job isn't that huge...I work in a big company and I know how quickly things can change from day to day...I'm just glad you will still have your job...you are doing so good with not stress eating...stay strong. Hope your meeting goes well.
Dee - forgot to answer travel question ...I have never been out of the country but have been to a few states ( TN, CA, FL, MO, CO, GA, TN ) and in Oct I can add DC ... The Bachlorette was heart breaking last night, I really thought she wouldn't pick anyone but I'm glad she ended up with him, they seem truly happy together.
I guess the thing at this years fair is deep fried white castles that doesn't sound good to me but dh wants one...I want the deep fried milky way and I will have one, haha
Also RALLYS is my FAVORITE, we have them here too and those fries are so good I can't stay out of them...so I don't go there often but I love it.
I still feel pretty bloated this morning although with the meds I was able to go this morning quite a bit...so hopefully things will keep moving...
Carri: Glad you got that news at the doctor. The extra fiber should help but be sure to add extra water...or you get cement! . The best way to do the fiber is mix it with water or your can make freezes with it. If you don't like it that way, you can get the pills. DH does it that way..he has to take them daily has he has colitis (sp?). It has made a big difference for him.
I didn't make it to any fairs this year. We have a corn festival in Sept and I will go to it. I always have a ear of corn...dripping in butter and share a elephant ear with DH and take home cotton candy.
I have never tried any of the "fried" candy bar treats.
You said you will be in DC in October...you will have to tell me the dates as we are planning to be there in October too. Wouldn't that be a hoot if we were there at the same time?
Thank you for your kind words about my stress today with the annoucement. I work for a LARGE company as well and usually the big annoucements don't affect me so much directly but this one does. I have a lot of emotions around it.
Dee: In San Antonio I was there for a conference and stayed on the River Walk..it has been one of my most favorite trips. In Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge we just went there to be there...it was nice, but I'm not a mountain sort of girl.
In Minnesota I went there to meet my Danish friend and her daughters. One of her daughters was a exchange student there. We did go to the Mall of America.
In San Juan Puerto Rico, were were there for most of the day (it was our first stop on the cruise). We did eat some local food and had a LOT of local rum!
Ok..lunch break over for me. See you all tomorrow.
Carri I Luv your good diagnosis news Plus w taking the poopy pills your weight will drop daily.... DC what r U going to see? We haven't been there but we want to go too. What did U do in MO, Branson concerts? U gotta tell me after U eat your deep fried milky way how good it is, it's my dh's fav candy bar. What's the name of your fiber pills, just incase my plumbing gets stuck too. My dh always gets a large milkshake @ Rally's w a large fry & still weighs 170#-175# & 5'9" I'm jealous that men r soo lucky that they don't get fat When U saw Tori on FB, how is she doing w her health & family? Is she still going south to visit her inlaws or is she back already? Carri, please tell her I miss her & I hope she will b back this fall to chat w us, TY
Susie U may get another 'promotion' today for being such a 'dedicated professional' or they may b giving U an 'assistant', please do not worry Great for U to Not eat being stressed-out Since getting my KindleFire in February, it's been my go-to instead of treats, when I'm stressed, bored or can't fall asleep (next to dh sleeping, I'm surfing the web/or writing a post to U girls, doing a puzzle or reading, it has a built-in light). W dozens of apps, lists, books & puzzles on it, I bought a 2nd; 1 I keep just in my purse. Dh has his own K.Fire w guy books, etc. I tried a friends I-pad mini & she tried my K.Fire, then she bought a K.Fire like mine instead of a 2nd I-pad mini, because the K.Fire has some better features/more Free apps, books, etc. than her I-Pad/I-Phone she said. Load the Moron Test if U ever buy a K.Fire & U will LOL playing it Having something interesting & handy is always a better way to relax than snacking. ps: I'm grocery shopping Friday, what's the wine U had @ your friends home? Your trips sounded very wonderful do U fly or drive mostly? Spill & tell us tomorrow the Good/bad news U got about your job we care!
Soo happy for Des & Chris's happy ending last night. I've had my TV on today & every show has belittled them calling Chris 'the rebound guy & Des as desperate female' saying she did it for TV & the $ ring. On TV's ABC Kelly & Michael Strahan, he said so many insults that I wanted to tell him to shut-up & then he said "I guess I've said too much & Chris will want to fight me when they walk-out", I'm thinking somebody told him in his ear-piece to shut-up quickly; Des & Chris were guests & handled the interview w grace & class. But Michael Strahan shocked me & crossed the line of kindness/respect, he was the meanest w his insults of all the TV shows about Des & Chris today. On ABC the View Sherri Shepard & Whoopi G. called them both fakes & said Des did it just to get the ring from anybody who'd ask her. ABC Good Morning America 1 anchor also beat on them before they walked out, that Des is just a rebounder w Chris as 2nd best choice. Alll of that has to b hurting Chris more than Des, because Des said on TV she won't let Chris watch her w Brooks in Antigua; because it could make Chris get doubts about her feelings & she doesn't want that. Des & Chris handled each interview w class & embraced each other & she announced she is moving to Seattle this month & Chris said they r getting a New place together & they said they r planning a summer wedding My prayers r w them w all the nasty words ppl r saying. Soon those same ppl will have a new famous victim to bully & belittle, & Des & Chris can put all the mean gossip behind them: "Lord be with Des & Chris & protect them & guide them during their engagement & marriage" amen. None of the TV hosts should beat-up on anyone because each of them was divorced.... I'll b watching Juan Pablo's in January a gorg 32 yr. man, I bet he has a longggg line of girls applying to fall in Luv w him, the show is filmed 3 months in advance so they better rush their apps
Morning, took double the dose of the peri colace yesterday to get things moving...I have went the last two mornings but I don't think that's enough, this stool softener just works too slow for me...ughhhh I am also taking the Metamucil fiber capsules...since I don't like to drink things like that...started taking them slowly as too much fiber all at once can cause more issues..so working up to the daily dose ...but like I said things are moving so I will take it ..
Last night I made 6 blueberry muffins and dh ate two and I ended up eating the other four Went to bed stuffed and feeling bad about myself ...so today I'm trying to forget about it and move on, even though my belly still feels kind of full ...don't know why I did it, I didn't even want all four of them...by the time I ate the 4th one I was about to burst, but I ate it anyway ....food issues
We are going to DC the first of October ...actually we will be staying with friends just outside of DC ( that is the main reason we are going is to visit them ), but since we will be close and I have never been there I want to go and check it all out.
Dee - next time I talk to Tori on fb I will let her know you miss her Yeah I agree on the whole Des and Chris thing but you know how the media is, they just rip people apart ...the don't revere marriage, they dump spouses right and left ...so who are they to judge? A-holes !
Susie - oh yes, I will definitely have a ear of corn there with the butter dripping from it, mmmmmmmm ....if I drink anymore water I may burst ...I usually drink too much water than not enough since that's all I drink ...plus I'm on a water pill so I'm always peeing ( just can't do the other haha ).
Today is my baby brothers 32nd bday Happy Birthday Aaron !!!!
Also my sister got a job she has really been wanting, and I am so happy for her, she found out this morning ...good day so far
G'morning Girls I'm online early today. Several appts today soon.
Carri, I understand when U said: [Went to bed stuffed and feeling bad about myself ...so today I'm trying to forget about it and move on, even though my belly still feels kind of full ...don't know why I did it, I didn't even want all 4 of them...by the time I ate the 4th one I was about to burst, but I ate it anyway ....food issues].
I hope w all my heart that U will do what is best for U & your health & happiness. Many of us have been in your place, U know the saying 'it takes a village to raise a child'. Well that's because Nobody knows everything, & U r not alone w overeating. I came up w a 'mantra': '1 Me, 1 Life, & 1 serving size of food @ each meal'. I'm not ready to die before I'm 81 yr. My eating plan is so easy, because I 'cannot over-eat' on anything & I 'can eat anything as a snack'. There is 'no stress & all my meals r balanced', our bodies just need a minimum of (1 protein, 1 veg, 1 fruit) in each meal & anything more is a health bonus. It's a no-plan routine. Plus I have 5 rules for myself to stay faithful to my body/health. I'm very content daily, physically & mentally. When U choose a plan, share it w us so we can support U. BB do U think Candice is going home & who else I'll really miss MC, but I'm looking forwards to the kids cooking next I'm happy for your sister & brother, U r so lucky to have them in your life
Hi Susie, I hope your having a great week & I really hope U got another promotion or your own assistant @ work this week as your surprise change.
Everyone B good to yourself & have a beautiful week
I'm sure it's nothing big too but we will see ...I'll let you guys know how appt goes...I'm glad Howie is gone too but I really thought the way they were talking it was gonna be Candice...I really didn't have a fave on HK, and I knew the person that won would win...I don't have a favorite on MC either but her attitude aside, I do like Natosha, I think she could win...yeah when Summer starts closing all of our shows start ending...it's sad...
U r working very hard to b healthy again & U will b more Beautiful in your clothes w every -20 pounds U lose 
Your book looks interesting, I googled it. I like movies & books that are Not: scary, violent, or X-rated/porn-garbage=Shades of Gray, its sad that ppl read her porn books & she got rich. I like comedies, romance, action flicks-like Vin Diesel, the James Bonds, suspense, some Sci-Fi, soap opera's & the older TV shows like PBS, Bewitched, westerns, Robin Hood, etc. most cartoons- do U remember The Flintstones & Jetsons 
James has been a fav of mine, probably because he likes to camp/a nature dude 
On BB who do U want to win, I'm still on the fence right now. I missed the final HK 
@ least I didn't buy 6 
Hey, San Antonio, TX what did U do/see there & I'm guessing @ Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge U were antiquing or? At Minnesota did U visit the Mall of America, on my list... I wish dh & I were w U on those trips. When U were in Puerto Rico did U tour that island or eat the local foods, Martha Stewart ate @ several local Yummy, mom & pop food vendors & restaurants. I watched um the first 10 min. of a porn movie w dh (I was completely embarrassed) when we got married 18 yrs ago, the title looked like a real movie, duh I'm naïve. His ex-w had a x-rated book @ his home & I started reading it (till the violent sex-toy chapter) & then tossed the book in the trash & decided R was my highest rating I can deal with. We've watched 'Harold & Kumar', etc. & other crazy R rated comedies & we laughed like teenagers. 
Great for U to Not eat being stressed-out 
last night. I've had my TV on today & every show has belittled 
& have a fun week.
