Morning All 6:30 a.m. here. Thanks for the words of wisdom! Even though I was discouraged and not hungry because of it I went ahead and had salad, ranch dressing and heated sliced pot roast after I logged off last night. Can't fall into the skipping meals trap. I felt better after I ate anyway. Kind of like "screw it" I'm gonna eat dinner after 8:00 p.m. tonight and it will be OP. I even threw a handful of sunflower seeds into the salad. What a wild thing!!!


Lily: I'm so sorry about Lacy. Has she ever had this kind of problem before? Are the going to ultrasound for more stones or do they think there was only one? Lordy. Passing those things is supposed to be hellish. If she has any more I think they can try to dissolve them with ultrasound. Poor baby. Good for you in keeping busy. It is the best thing. Pretty soon you will have the cleanest house in the Country though. I had the same kind of response one time to a really desperate life changing event. It put me into a depression as well though but part of the depressive state was that my body went into hyper overdrive. I FELT my metabolism change completely. Like being on speed. I slept only 4-5 hours a night. Got up in the morning and ran a few miles, went to the gym too, then went to work, went to two gyms after work for two different aerobics classes, then went home and did projects like painting rooms, arranging jewlery, cleaning linen closets. etc. Having the things to do helped get me through it. The plus side was that freakish metabolism thing made me drop a freakish amount of weight. Of course, at the time I did not need to lose weight (God closed a door and opened a window but I didn't need to crawl out of it). I think I have a photo from that time around here somewhere. I look like my head is HUGE

Fay: Sounds like you did great my friend! And you found the sugar free truffles to boot. I would grab that box and head for the hills. You can cut them up and eat them slowly or have them as a special treat occasionally.

Bambi: Yay!!! Go you.

Syliva: I know about the weighing. I hate it but I get more freaked out if I don't weigh often because then I dread the weekly weigh in (fearing the scale will not be moving). Maybe I will try to just do morning weighins.

Aud and BB: I rocked the vote in the am too. BB mojo shout out for Leo's xrays.

Have a wonderful day all!!!

SC

Heh. This evening it struck me, as I felt a little peckish, that snacks were not illegal. And that, in fact, the little box of crispy fried anchovies I bought a while ago was perfectly acceptable, consisting as it does of nothing but baby anchovies, sunflower oil, and salt. I've been using them to sprinkle on salads, but I thought - what the heck, they're supposed to be snackfood. And very nice they are too. But what CRACKED ME UP was my cat's reaction - suddenly woken out of a dead sleep, and doing his absolute utmost to get into the box. Really pushy, way pushier than is normally the case - he's pretty good about not begging for food, usually. But evidently he had decided that this was kitty food. Eventually, snorting with laughter, I caved and let him have a handful. He was BLISSED OUT. So I sprinkled some on his cat biscuits as a sort of garnish. Happy kitty.)

Hey Fay, nothing like a blissed out cat! I gave our little dog some of the drippings from my hamburgers last night and wouldn't let the big dog push her out of the way and get them. I totally play favorites with the dogs, because DH favors the big dog who tends to be a bully, anyway. It's kind of amazing that we don't have huge dog fights!
SIC, I'm with the WI weekly people, but everyone needs to decide what's best for them. I can see where a daily WI would have it's advantages, but I also beleive that any WI with clothes on and food in the belly is automatically invalidated!
My WI was today and I had another maintain. Since I strayed over the weekend, I was relieved to see it was not a gain! I don't think I'm back into Ketosis yet and I haven't been using the sticks. I guess it's time to try them today. gotta go, Lynn

Hey Ladies, I've been a bit of a slacker this week, not as far as my plan, but with catching up on here. I've had a heck of a weekend and week so far and not in the good way. It's been one of those I-just-want-to-crawl-under-a-rock-and-sleep kind of weeks. On the good side of things I am down 4 lbs this week! That puts me up to 11.6 since Jan 14th!

Also BIG GRATS to bambi on your loss!!!

I hope everyone is well. I'll hopefully post more when I pull myself out of this funk.

Good hump day morning!!!

Looks like everyone is doing great. I had my weigh in today and I am down 3lbs. YES!!! I whish it had been a little more but anything is great for me. Plus I think TOM is on it's way so that may have a little to do with it. I have been working out every single day and it feels great. This morning my husband had to go into work at 6:30 so I set my alarm to 4:30 am and I got up and went to the gym at that time. I had to be back before he left because of our little one. It wasn't bad at all I got up with no problems. I hope to keep this up and have no excuses of why I can't go to the gym.

Well, ladies keep up the good work and hope every one has a wonderful low carb day!!!

Hi and Congrat's to everyone on the great WI's.

I'm happy today cause the insurance adjustor just left and they are paying for a whole new roof for my house, plus the roof on the deck, the gazebo and the well house.

SC, this is Lacy's first kidney stone. They did an US and didn't see any more stones. She still wasn't feeling up to par today, so she is staying home from school. Hopefully by tomorrow she will feel better. Also, for me, staying busy right now just seems like the thing to do. I don't want idle time to just sit and dwell on things.

Tonite should be fun, I'm going to play Texas Hold Em Poker with my friends. Hopefully I will win or at least not lose a buttload of money.

Fay, LOL at the blissed out cat. I made bacon and scrambled eggs this morning for me and Lacy. My Labrador's got the leftovers and they are quite happy right now.

Afternoon

Congratulations everyone on your losses, that's just awesome!!

I didnt get on the scale today, but I did put my jeans on.....the flu diet has done its work. My new jeans were very easy to do up, and a bit baggy in the butt. A good sign!! I still didnt get on the scale tho.

Well, I met with a personal trainer today.........Im still thinking on this. Then I'll think some more....what she likes about me, is that I already know what to do, and how to do it. She would be that extra push to keep me in line, someone to check in with, and have keep track and make adjustments before I hit that wall of "tired". So, we'll see.

Not eating low carb, because food still isnt sitting very well in my belly. On the plus side......I havent had any coffee since saturday Can you believe it?!?!?!?!? I am going to try to stay away from the stuff. Ive been trying to cut it out to help with my reflux, so I dont see any reason to start back up, since it was only another addiction. Keep your fingers crossed for me, that I can keep the coffee away.

Well, thats it, I need to get back to work........have a great day ladies!

HI Ladies

The weather wasn't co-operating this morning for Leo & I to go out.The fog was so thick that we can't see 1/4 of a mile.Leo will go to the Hospital for the x-ray tomorrow instead..

Not going on the scale,until Fri,as the meals I planned had to much sodium in them.Have to flush out the sodium with lots of water. Why don't I just look at the ingredients in a recipe or the box so close to weight-ins.I learned from the BL last night that 3 glasses of L/F or F/F milk per day not only a good source of calcium but also protein. Have to remember that in the future.

BaB-I went to a sushi bar once and never again,I Hate the stuff,but to each it own.I agree with Bambi,the Linda's web site has lot of delicious and healthy foods to enjoy.


SC-Don't go on the scale twice a day,its not worth the stress W-I early in the morning just when you get up,and gone to the BR.You'll get the correct reading in the morning,than in the evening. I found that out a a WW meeting .Thanks for the MoJo for Leos x-ray.


LILY -So sorry to hear about your DD Lacy.At least she passed the stone,I was there when I was young and that a very painful for a kidney stones.Sending Prayers that she resting comfortably now. That great news that your getting a new roof,and not having to pay for it.Have fun with your friends playing Poker.


BAMBI-Big congrats on your 2 lb weight loss you're do terrific.I would have W-I this morning but I had a salty meal,and now I'm trying to flush this sodium out.


LYNN-I tried to average out my W-I for the week and it didn't work for me as i stress when I saw the scale going up & down on different days,Now I W-I once a week.Congrats on a maintain,its better than a gain.I was too chicken to get on the scale this A.M. At least you went on and force the maintain.Congrats, for that.


CC-Thats fantastic,big congrats on you're 4 lbs weight loss. WTG for 11.4 on your weight total loss.


WS-Congrats on your 3 lb weight loss.You gals are doing terrific. Hope I'll be lucky this Friday.


Have to go,

Hugs BB

Hi Everyone . . . I'm having a Funkenstein Week too crabbycakes . . . Hoping that HumpDay changes the trend. Going on Mega OT again - starting tonight - Grrrrrrrrrr BUT can certainly use the extra $$$. DD10 Tess wrapped her retainer in a napkin & spent an hour b4 work yesterday dumpster diving at the school . . . THEN - DH brought all the cafeteria trash bags on home and went thru piece by disgusting piece with her - no luck so $210 bucks out the window for another one.

I've been completely UNconscious lately - OffPlan (again) and Offschedule with my water and exercise . . . today is a new day & all that - yada yada blah blah. Get really tired of my predictable self . . . gonna keep plodding along though . . . foccussing on how much better off I am health & energy wise than if I ever tried at all, ya know? Same old excuse - these hormonal shifts are just totally kicking my a$$!

Sending some )))))))Vibes((((((( to clear up Leo's CAT scan, beachie!

Hang in there Poor Lucy! (Send me the excess morphine please lily?)

I'm ready to get busy around this house after reading along to lily & scalm! Famous Saying handed down several maternal generations of the aud-Clan: "Clean out a drawer." Simple but yet profound when life is a mess - took years to appreciate this saying - LOL!

Good to cya sylvia & ia about the scale!

Congrats to your dancing dd's lynnar!

WTG on the losses w/i's and hope you're feeling better robin.

To everyone struggling - that's where I'm at too . . . we'll get thru this together!

Hang in there Aud ! I hope your Mega OT doesn't last too long.
Some dancers to get you going.

Wow, Crabbycakes, Wieghtsmasher, You're both doing fantastic!

Lily , that's great about the roof, you must have good insurance. Have a blast at your pocker game! I hope DD feels better soon.

Robbin, Lose pants are awesome! even if it is from the flu diet. Way to go ditching the coffee.

Fay , I have to say, I agree with the cat, dried anchovies doesn't sound like human food to me either. But then I've never tried them. Post a pic of your fancy outfit, I'd love to see it!

BB, Good luck to DH with his scan. I hope the fog clears so you have a safe day for driving.

SC, I WI every day too, but only first thing in the morning, It works for me. I don't think I could wait a whole week.

Lynn, congrats to your DDs for the dancing. Maintaining is a lot better than gaining, so hang in there.

I'm down another Lb this morning, one more to go till I catch up with my ticker. I'm going to go on the treadmill now, even though I have ecxema on my toes that hurts when I put my runners on, I got some cream from the Doc yesterday but haven't been to the pharmacy yet. No more excuses. TTYL

Hello all! Hope everyone is having a wonderful Wednesday!

I am only on for a quick bit, as am going to dinner with a good friend. But HAD to come share my great news!!!!

I did my WI today and I am down 2.5lbs!!!! Woo Hoo No more stalling. It was the eating that did it, I ate more often and it worked. Thank you for the support and advice.

Chat soon!

I didn't do so well during my Superbowl party. Of course, I hadn't done so well all week either. *sigh* I'm restarting this induction again and trying to be strict about it! Salmon for dinner tonight!

Way to go Amy!

I was just watching the news and it's horrible!!! Has anyone here been effected by the deadly tornados that just hit? I hope not....uhhhh...I guess that's a stupid question...you wouldn't have computers to type on then..huh?? But just in case your computers survived the horrific event...let us know how your doing...I would hate to hear about another "Katrina"! Well anyways...I'm tuning out...tired, long day...and don't think my brain is functioning that well tonight...I'm just rambling...rambling...good night all! Joyce

Joyce, my DH called from his work near Conway , AR. Tornadoes ripped through the town that was 10 miles from his Oil Rig. Luckily him and his co-workers were all safe. They did have some vehicles flipped over though.