Stayincalm... I know right!!!

OKay I have some so great news to share!!! Are ya ready? Huh Huh Huh? Okay sorry been around my 5 year old all day!

Anyway...
Today for the first time in years ( and I mean years) I ran. Yes I RAN!! I got on the torchermill, er I mean treadmill. And am just tooling along at my brisk walk listening to my iPod when a great tune comes on and I said heck with it let's got for it. And I kicked up the speed and was a chugging. And instead of instantly going "Whoa girl slow it down", and meekly turning the dial back to brisk, I kept it there. And I ran hard for 2 minutes, then slowed down so as not to die in front of my 5 year old. Then after another 5 minutes or so, I pumped it up again and did another 2 minutes. I did it 3 times. And it felt great!! Baby steps ya know, but my dream is to one day run. Just run for fun, when it used to be the only way you would see me run is if I missed the ice cream truck. LOL I want to run with my kids, not just walk fast and pant the whole way.

I feel like queen of the world tonight. And the best part is when I started running, I am smiling and just chugging it, and I look over and see my little 5 year old daughter, self proclaimed Mom's coach, giving me a huge bustin grin with 2 thumbs up, just a jumping up and down and cheering. It brought tears to my eyes and still does to think of it.
I can do this.... I can beat this hold weight and food has had over me for so long. I really believe it now.

Long winded... but so great to share!

Oh Crabbycakes, I am so smelling what you are stepping in girl! Hate Aunt Flo, just finished with her, with a 2 lb gain that took me 3 days to get rid of. Gotta love that water weight!

Take a nice hot bath and read something steamy. LOL Feel better!

Beach Bum... Love the willpower dust! I may be calling on you for some of that from time to time!

Good for you Amy!!Hold onto the high. I was virtuous and feel quite superior to DH and DD who are now curled up in the family watching that show from the Devil...American Idol. I do not know how they can stand it. I get so distressed for those people that have no talent. I can't bear it. I feel superior because I got home at 6:30 fed DD, fed DH and I, did an hour on the bike, jumped in the hot tub for 15 minutes with DD, to her dried and hair brushed and braided to avoid hair drama tomorrow and NOW, I'm sittin here with my lusted after glass of wine. I might even have another when the season finale of Real Housewives comes on. But then again...I don't want to cram all of my fun into ONE evening. It is so wrong that I cancelled on a basketball game with a client for this. I'm loving it. I typically love going to pro basketball. We have a fancy schmancy dinner ususally at 5:15 (NO LC EXCUSE BECAUSE I COULD JUST ORDER STEAK AND BROC IF I WANTED), cruise over to the game, get cocktails and have fun. For some reason I just couldn't face the crowds and noise tonight.

Love to all. Swweeeetttttt Drrrreeeaaammmms. (God help me I can hear some poor Bas*&&d on that TV carrying on in mulitiple octaves and he thinks he sounds good). As my granny would say, "God bless him the poor sod."

Living on Diet 7UP and did get some chicken soup down - gosh this is awful. Bad headache with it all & exhaustion to boot.

Slept on & off - not real familiar with actor Heath Ledger - his death all over the news this evening. Remember him in Brokeback Mountain.

I DO have to report for jury duty in the morning - can't find the summons anywhere.

WTG taking a run Amy!

. . . saying a prayer for your friend Pat, beachie - off to bed.

Crumbs, BB - your friend is in my thoughts. All the best to you and her.

(On a more trivial note - parsnips are sort of a cross between a potato and a carrot, is the best way I can describe them. Roasted, they are sweeeet and delicious! ****, just boiled or steamed, they are yummy, but roasting - mmmmm! Like sweet potato, a little, but - not. They have their own subtle parsnipy flavour that makes them be not-sweet-potato. Totally recommend them if you are at all fond of root vegetables.)

Speaking of which, I just made the cauliflower puree thing that Dr A suggests as a mash potato substitute?

Holy COW! Instant comfort food! Awesome! Didn't have any leeks, but I blitzed said cooked cauliflower with about a tablespoon of whipped garlic cream cheese and sprinkled liberally with my garlic/pepper mix from the grinder - and, holy mother of scrumptiousness, that was a very pleasant surprise! I'm seeing shepherd's pie - or at least cottage pie - in my immediate future.

If I can have gravy too, then I'm all set for comfort food, actually.

...meanwhile, though, I could do with some advice. On Friday we're celebrating International Day at my school. This means that lunchtime is going to be a great big International Buffet, with parents providing dishes from their home countries. It's going to be a feast. There will be a plethora of cakes and suchlike, but it's the Indian food I'm already salivating over - we have A LOT of Indian parents, and, God, I do love Indian food. (I mean, I'm British, you know? Our national dish is Chicken Tikka Masala!) Samosas. Paneer. Delicious sweets made from milk and carrots and nuts and honey...gah. I know that this is going to test my resolve. AND of course the parents are all very eager to share the food with you, and one doesn't want to insult them any by refusing! But I'm going to have to, and I'm thinking that if I go with "I'm on a diet - and OMG, that looks unbelievably tempting, and I bet it's absolutely yummy - and if I had just one mouthful I'm sure I'd have to eat a plateful, so I'm going to be good and not have any" or something like that, so that egos remain unbruised and all that.

But...Gosh. Already tempted just THINKING about it.

Any suggestions for how I can bolster my resolve here? Because I don't want to go off-plan, definitely. I want to move into a world where I can actually consider buying something other than flat shoes - where sexy heels become a realistic option, rather than an instrument of unspeakable torture. (I'm 232lb and I have quite small feet. That is one **** of a lot of pressure to exert on a few square inches of foot.)

Amy, that's fantastic! Have you considered doing the Couch-2-5k program? Sounds like you're more than ready for it! (I'd like to do it myself, only...not ready. Even slightly.)

...today I did NOT walk in the flat, drop my bag, get changed and go down to the 6th floor to use the gym. I faffed around. Then 2 hours later I got changed and went down...and found it busy. So I waited outside. And was plagued by mosquitos, flying ants and moths, until I was frantically flapping my arms and jumping and trying to brush crawly things off me - I hate insects, and unfortunately it only took 10 minutes or so of flapping and jumping for me to think "Bugger this!" and come back upstairs.

Bad Fay. No sticker.

However, what this teaches me is: I need to go to the gym STRAIGHT AWAY when I get in. Not fanny around.

AF finally made an appearance today, you know, conveniently one my way to work and of course tonight I am starting my new part time job ohhh JOY! I'm going to be a real peach to be around. Oh well, c'est la vie!

beach bum - Thanks for the dust, I need it! Lucky you not having to deal with AF! Mine just seems to be getting worse every month.\

stayincalm - dropsies huh? I am always clumsy so I don't think I would even notice if I got clumsy around that time. Hope you had a good night with your wine and tv. That sounds soooo nice. Unfortunately for me I have sworn off alcohol until next Tuesday (you know, if I don't die before then). Of course, we're having the bf's kids this weekend so a drink may become imperative!

Amy - good for you on the running! I need to get on that myself. Running gives you such a high.

BAB - oooooh Indian food.. so yummy, BUT step away form the eeeevil! Just keep thinking SEXY SHOES! SEXY SHOES!

Hope everyone has a wonderful, OP day!

...oh, and is it just me or is there just waaaay too much crying on The Biggest Loser, I mean really?

I hear ya about the Biggest Loser, ccakes . . . I dozed in & out of that show last nite - seemed like everytime I focussed somebody else was a'bawlin' on there . . . take yourselves waaaay too seriously, much?

I STILL want to be Jillian when I grow up tho'!

Not sure if I'm peri or post menopausal - just sure that I'm nuts w/o Estroven. I miss Aunt Flo - but only because over my menstruating life - I always got a HUUUGE sense of relief when she came, ya know? With menopause, it's like the week b4 at times, but w/o the dayung relief.

EvAH.

Perpetual.

The International Feast sounds tuff Fay . . . maybe you could sample stuff that looks meat or chees based & just suck the innards out of the carb laden shells?

Or maybe you could just remember the grossed-out sentence I actually just typed about "sucking innards" and completely lose your appetite? LOL!

I do best when I don't think of LC as a "diet" - but just the way it is for me.

I'm still sick as the proverbial dog . . . the vomiting passed yesterday - still have just an awful yucky sick feeling with fever - chills then hot. Eye sockets feel like dry burned out . . . . what? Yuck, I guess. Worrisome headache is gone tho'.

Settled in for jury duty with a Stephen King paperback ("Blaze") . . . took about 2 hours to assemble us b4 the judge came in to tell us that the parties had settled. Closest I've ever come to serving and will be on call til June . . . the judge thanked us all profusely - saying that something about seeing a jury being impaneled is a great impetus for the parties to settle so don't feel like we showed up for no reason etc. I STILL get the night off work which most don't - guess that's why I didn't mind as much as some grumblers there?

Trying to decide whether to work out or continue resting . . . Caught part of the OC Housewives/Wedding . . . if the replay comes on - may do my floor exercises to it . . . *guilty pleasure*

Hi everyone,

Aud, I've had a horrible headache for 2 full days now. I very rarely get a headache. I'm craving water like crazy so that much is good. Tummy upset too. I have diuresed off that 1 lb. gain that I had last week though. I am so miserable that I haven't made it to go get groceries. I'm out of low-carb food, so just trying to be careful and not overeat til I feel better and go shopping. It's 17 degrees here and just stepping out to walk my dogs gives me a horrible brain freeeze and makes my head throb even more. I figure this is a viral illness cause Shelbey had a horrible headache for 3 days last week!

Lacy is home from school and sick at her stomach today. Gosh, I'll be glad when winter is over and this family all gets well.

My son dropped by for a visit last night and to shower and grab clothes to take back to his friends. Come to think of it , I don't think he lives here anymore, he just hasn't told me yet. LOL.

AMY, WTG on the running. I do the same thing, just run for a few min's, then walk, then run again on the treadmill. The better and louder the music, the more pumped I get. So, cute that your DD was cheering you on. LOL, my 15 yr. old DD is quite the opposite, she'll yell from the living room "mom, slow down, you are drowning out the TV".

Crabby, I usually have to take my own trash out and change the litter box, so it doesnt matter if DH is home or not. He's basically a slug when he's home anyways. He will clean the bathrooms if I ask him.

Later today when Lacy gets up, I'm gonna have her post our little video of my grandsons. Everyone be sure to watch it if you get the chance. LOL.

stayincalm, count me in as one hooked on American Idol. I've loved it ever since our friend Carrie Underwood won. She went to school and was a cheerleader with my oldest SD and used to spend the night with us quite often. I also love to see the silly auditiions and see what the judges have to say.

Good morning, It's WI day and I'm down (drum roll!) eleven pounds. I figure if I can average 3-4 pounds week, I can stay on induction forever! the only problem I have is the social stuff. Like when you're with a group (like last Friday!) and they all want to go somewhere that has no LC choices (cheap Mexican with rice and beans on everything!). For 3-4 pounds a week, I can stay home or go and watch everyone drink beer and eat chips. For 1-2 pounds a week, my will power is less powerful. I know, I know, "You didn't gain it all that fast." and "slower losses are healthier" But I also know my limitations. If I can keep a good rate of losing, It'll be much easier to say "Just water for me, please."

Fay, I know the feeling with pot luck's. It's tough to tell people no when they've made their specialities. I'd use the diet thing. Even though we're not on a diet we have a new way of eating, I'd still say "Oh I wish I could but I'm on a very strict diet."

Amy, Running? I've always wanted to be a runner! I wish I could do even 2 mins on a tread mill! I always thought I'd start running as soon as I lost the weight, but now I'm thinking I may be just too old! I'm somewhere between Peri and post menaupausal too. Too bad I can't spell it.
Gotta go get back to work. Hi to everyone else. Lynn

Hi Ladies

I have great news about my friend Pat, The operation was successful. Shes coming out of ICU shortly and will be in the cardiac section of the hospital,until she stronger and able to go into a reg room. We[breakfast club]are every happy this morning.Thanks for your prayers gals,there you come though for me again. I really appreciate being with such a loving & caring woman of this thread.Thanks again.

My second news I lost 1.5-lbs this morning at weigh-in Just changed my ticker. Wow this WOE is great I lost 3 lbs in 2 weeks. I think changing my WI day is the main factor. Being on a Sat the weekends just became a big eating party,and now that I changed to to Wednesdays,I tend to eat just a little over,but nothing I can't handle,plus I think watching the BL on Tues motivates me.


ROBINI went to bed last night,after the Biggest Loser and I was don't stairs in 1 hr. Couldn't sleep. I never do that, I'm going back to my reg time for bed.Thanks for the prayers.


SC-For some reason I don't like the taste of wine to drink and its so good for you heart,but I do use it in cooking sauces etc.Never got into Desperate Housewives either,I watch the Biggest Loser instead,as that show is my biggest motivator. Thanks for the prayer,they worked.


AMY-You did fantastic running on your treadmill,plus getting great music on your ipod. Anyway that gets you going with activity is a great job WTG.Any time you need the Dust I will post it for you.


AUD-Thanks for the prayers,there working as I posted above.Hope you got a good night sleep,for jury duty.That happened to me,when I was called for jury duty.I was waiting int he jury room and the girl I became friendly with was picked and I had to go home.How could you doze off on that show,Now I see you exhausted from the jury duty.Wait until next week the show should be better. Don't like all the commercials,as I think they do that on purpose to put them on more so during the W-I.


BaB.Thanks for the good thoughts for me and my friend Pat,and for explaining what kind of veg a parsnip is. I have to buy and cook them up as I like carrots and they would be good together.

CRABBYCAKES-You more that welcome,I send out dust to any one that needs them. I had lots of problems with Aunt Flo. I Finally had to get a hysterectomy because of her. Let say if was a #@&#@ mess.Happy about that part of my life ended. I don't like the black team on the Biggest Losers.I was hoping the yellow team could knock them off but they won immunity, Hope next week they will be eliminated.Yes this season the couples are cry babies but wait until next week when the couples are going to be separated and they one there own. That should be fun.


LILY-Sorry about your DD Lacy got sick, this it the time of the year. My DGC are getting that from school also.Love to watch grandchildren videos,and the kids get a kick out of watching themselves being their selves.


Hugs BB

Thanks to everyone for the pat on the back!!

Beach... So glad to hear things are looking up with your friend. And HUGE congrats on the 1.5 lbs.

lynmar... 11 lbs, that is awesome! Wa hoo!

Stayin... I am not much of and AI fan either. Watched a few last year as someone in my company in kin to Chris, the one that worked at Hooters, LOL. And the year before watched a few because one of my long time clients worked with Elliott Yamin before he got on the show.


Lillybelle... LOL @ ur DD yelling about the noise!

aud... Hope you are feeling better soon.

Crabby... Good luck with the new job!

Broad... 1st what is the Couch-2-5k? And 2nd, when I have had to sample foods that are not LC I just try to stay with the meatier stuff. And like aud said about the inards, ya know you jusy make it work. Pick things that are made with the best LC stuff you can find on the table and stick with that. Another tip, try eating before you even get to the table of temptation. Pack a little pre meal. Almonds are very filling, maybe a little cheese, some chicken breast. I know I am less likely to eat more if I am already full.


Love to all. Thanks for making me feel so welcome!

Oh and I did my WI today and down another 3 lbs! I am in the 220's!! That is so exciting, met one of my mini goals!

I came back to check in before I head home and re-read my post. I should have been a little more clear. The 11 pounds is a three week total. I only lost 2 pounds this week.
Good news about your friend Beachie. I wish I had a Breakfast group-but they'd think my breakfasts are weird. I eat lots of leftovers in the morning because eggs make me sick to my stomach. I guess I really need to cook tonight since I ate the last of Sunday's pork this a.m.

Well, Crabby, Aunt Flo decided to make her appearance for me this morning as well. She must have heard about how I was bad mouthing her because she has been 10 times worse than usual. The only saving grace I ususally get is not having cramps but not this time. She woke me up at about 3:00 a.m. absolutely drenched in sweat, vomiting AND with cramps. I'm starving and have not been able to eat today because I know from experience she will make me sick until very early tomorrow morning. I dragged myself to work this morning. If I had not had a 3:00 meeting with a client I would have called in sick. Ugh. Tomorrow is a new day though!

Fay: Speaking of calling in sick...that is how I would deal with international day. I also love Indian food and I don't think I could pass it up. Just the smell of curry would make my mouth water. After I read your post I decided that hubby is going to get his spaghetti squash seasoned with some curry tonight. Too bad I'm too vomitty to enjoy it too.

Aud and Lily: Yikes sorry to hear you are both under the weather. Everyone at work is getting sick and my DD was crying this morning because she didn't feel good and I was making her go to school. I suspectedit has something to do with being tired because she stayed up until 11 last night watching Real Housewives. Regretfully, after I picked her up tonight she came right home and went to bed. Her head is hot and she is deeply asleep. Bad mommy. Add a liberal sprinkling of guilt here.

BB: I'm so glad to hear about your friend's operation. Postive thoughts to a speedy recover.

Lynn: FANTASTIC!!!!!

Tonights Menu (That I don't get to enjoy): Fillet Minon, steamed fresh zuc, pepper, onion and green bean drenched in butter. It is DH's birthday. I'm hoping DD can be shaken awake in a little while to at least have some dinner and give her daddy the gifts she picked out for him.

Have a great night all!!!!

Getting spoiled being home in the evenings . . . have soooo enjoyed the time with my lil one - even as sick as I am/was. Dreading returning to the night shift grind tomorrow . . . that's the way it is for now.

Definitely was a viral thing lily . . . was starting to think I had walking pneumonia or something. Still kind of achy and blah-ey - but headache stayed away - so glad of that - don't get them either. CRAVED water too . . . drinking and crunching crushed ice & diet7uppie crushed ice . . . couldn't get enuf . . . still slurping as I wind down for bed . . . trying to stay up a little late to get ready for the reality of tomorrow.

You are really finding your groooove beachie!!! WTG on the loss & w/i day!!! Mine is Fridays and Mondays - found I need to hold myself more accountable for the weekends . . . I only change my ticker on Mondays tho' . . . aaaaaand I'm gonna w/i tomorrow just to see what's going on . . . haven't been on a scale in forEVAH it seems like. What good news about your friend Pat! I just know she'll start feeling better than she has in years with those two new valves working!

Where ya at fay????? It's nice having a LC cyber bud around during my late nights that are prolly your days, right?

I'm so much like you lynn . . . gotta see those #'s. Oh well, at least we know ourselves . . . my focus now is to get my focus, lol!

Just noticed we weigh the same amy! (Actually I'm prolly up but will have to take a peek tomorrow just to be sure.) Looking forward to getting out of the 200's period . . . it'll be fun to do together ~ aud on a mission too!

Loving your Posts scalm . . . inspired to do more pre-cooking and also your menu's sound sooo delish! OY on the guilt - have sooo been there - more than once.

Shout Outs to puncie & crabbyc & marie & robin & all our other LC Buds . . . I'm addicted to Project Runway now . . all the Heath Ledger talking heads (even Nancy!) was just too depressing . . . cya tomorrow all!