Good Morning Chicks! I'm alive, on program, but without a minute to spare. I have to get on the treadmill before a Doctor's appointment today. I'll be back to catch up when I can.

Hi chickies! I decided I liked the Wednesday ww meetings, so instead of waiting a whole week to wi again I went last night. In only 4.5 days I lost 3.6 pounds and was very happy with that. So I will see how I do after a full week, next week. I need to change my ticker now!

Coco, sorry you didn't like the smoothie. I used to like the peach flavored ones, but don't even know if they have those kind any more. That was long ago when I had them. Now, I just make my own smoothies. When I start doing core I won't have to count anything.

Mary Ann, you are right, they are trying to combine both programs into one at ww. They want the people that are counting points to try and eat more filling foods (core foods).

Rhonda, I am planning on making pizza buns this week using the 1 point english muffins, pizza sauce, turkey pepperoni's, low fat cheese and veggies. I figure I can have 4 of them(2 english muffins) for right around 6 points. I used to make them all the time. Sometimes I have also used the ww 1 point pita's. Those work well too. My friend likes the 1 point tortilla's to make them on as she likes the extra thin crust and said the tortills remind her of that.

Vickie, nice to see you again!

I'm off to change my ticker!

Hi Everyone
Just getting on here for a few.
Waiting on some clothes to finish washing.
Got a couple of loads I am going to do today. I dont usually do all my laundry in one day. So that is why I do some everyday. Cause my knees and legs get to hurting going up and down the steps so much.
Went to the bank for son. And then he ordered half a beef. It was done. So went and picked that up for him. And put in the freezer. Then there was hamburger that they didnt wrap. Cause he wanted some made out in patties. So did that. Then for lunch I fried us a fresh hamburger. Oh my. How good it tasted. And it was very lean. I was surprised. Had to add water to fry it.
So that is all I have been up too. Nothing much.

TWESTRA CONGRATS the loss. That is awesome.

VICKIE Glad you posted. Was worry about you. Hope the DR appt goes well.

BEACHBUM Hope hubbys eye appt goes well. Hubby has a cataract. Dont know when he will have his taken care of. Dr said it was up to him.

Well I am going to get off here.
Hope everyone is having a great day.
coco

Tracie...great loss, congratulations!

I'm really tired tonight after a long day at work...I'm headed for the recliner and TV.

Hi Everyone
Just checking in.
Not much going on here.
Did get most of the laundry done today. Got two more loads to do. Will do those tomorrow.

TEJAS hope you get rested up. I think with the time change everyone is tried. I know I have been.

Well I am going to get off here for now.
Will be back tomorrow.
Night
coco

Good Morning Ladies

Sorry I was MIA yesterday afternoon but we were so exhausted when we got back from the doctors I just wanted to veg out.

I had a brain storm the other day and thought about Vickie and Jenny Craig.When at the doctors office I read all about those package delivered meals,where testers where following the meals of 5 companies from Biggest Loser,Nutrasystem,Jenny Direct,Kitchen Chef & another unfamiliar brand. The information from the testers was interesting from PROs don't have to cook or prepare to CONS watered down soup, not enough to eat etc. They also mentioned in the article that those who can't afford the prices they charge don't be forlorn,just get a small plate like the package item and portion control starts.

So starting today that's what I'm going to do, I have 3 trays[1 with 3 sections the other with 2 and the 3rd has only 1 section] from those Lean Cuisine and Smart ones entrees and I'm going to eat out of them until I can visual a real portion control meal.


TRACIE-OH Gee!!! Your doing great just being on WW for a couple of days. BIG CONGRATS ON YOUR 3.6 You're lucky you found a meeting that works for you. I didn't have a choice we only have one meeting place at the holiday Inn Monday nights where the leader is not a leader but a performer and on Thursday morning,where my leader told me that I had to stay on 20 p[1000] even if my doctor wrote to her saying it was to low for me to stay on. So I quite WW and now trying to do it buy myself.


COCO-The appointment went great,except he had to go into the exam room 4 times to put the drops & Novocain into both eyes. He has to go back for surgery on the left eye Apr 22nd and for the second eye on May 28th. Along with the cataracts he found out that he has glaucoma in his eyes also. The latter is inherited.

Your machines are in the basement like mine. Leo always tell me to go down backwards so I don't fall down the stairs carrying such a load .Now I have 3 baskets one for whites ,2nd of colors and 3rd for bulky. Taking down the 3 [one at a time]from the up floor to the basement is exercise in itself.

RHONDA-Hope you found your ZZZZZZ's last night. I went to bed early also,after falling asleep on the couch .


Have a great morning, time to do a little shopping

Hi
Just thought I would get on here for a few. Before I got into doing too much. Which I doubt I will.
I still have my snowmen things up. So think it is time to get them down. And the Easter stuff out.

BEACHBUM Glad eye appt went well. My hubby has glaucoma also. They have been treating him for a few years now. He has drops he puts in every night. So far they are working. Hope you got rested up.

Well I hear hubby. Went and got the mail. Will go and see what bills are due now.
Will be back later.
Hope everyone is doing ok.
coco

Hi everyone. I've been reading and keeping up but have had little time to post. Things are going well, my scale is moving in the right direction! So, I'm happy with that.

Maryann, I like your idea for portion control. It makes a lot of sense. If you are eating off a smaller plate or bowl, you'll take less to start. I'm glad Leo made out OK.

Tracie -- congrats on the loss! For pizza I've made pizza with whole wheat dough I bought at the supermarket. I take the one blob of dough and make a pizza on my cookie sheet. I figured out that the whole dough is 24 points so 1/6 is 4 points. I then loaded my area with sauteed veggies, core sauce and low fat cheese. For 5 or 6 points its a good piece and regular crust. I was surprized when I figured the points - if it was a round pizza it would have been a small piece, but making a sheet pizza really gave a good size.

Vickie - if I didn't congratulate you before on your loss, congrats!!!

Rhonda, I'm exhausted today. Its been a long, long week. I'm going to use a few of my points for a glass of wine once dd is in bed

Hi Sandra, Nancy and Coco.

Well, its almost bedtime!!! Have a good night.

Hi Everyone
Just getting on here for a few.
I hope everyone had a great day.
Not much happened here today.
Pretty boring day.
I am going to get off here for now.
Go drink some water. Need some. My ankles are swelled tonight.
Night Everyone
coco

Wine, did someone say wine? I'd love some, but I'm taking sinus meds right now and won't mix them.

DH and I are leaving early tomorrow morning...taking the train to Albany NY, then driving to Brattleboro VT. I have a great niece, a great nephew and a great-great nephew there. They are from Texas but the niece and nephew are going to university in Vermont. Their mother is coming up from Texas, and we're having a little family gathering. We'll be back late Tuesday. (Sandra you met them at the wedding...the great-great nephew was one of our young attendants.)

So, bye bye for a few days. I'll be as OP as possible. They are all vegans, so meat-loving DH is going to be on his own

Have a great weekend...

Rhonda

Good Morning Ladies

Going to go grocery shopping without my dear Leo,he developed a stomach virus and is afraid to leave the house. In fact the whole little town has come down with the flu in nursing homes and the whole 4th floor of our hospital is quarantined with the stomach virus,since last two weeks.


COCO-Thanks ,we just called our DD to tell her that glaucoma is inherited and she should watch and have her eyes along with the g kids tested. She says she does already.


PAULA-Hope this method of portion control will work for next weeks W-I. That's a great idea about the square size pizza .When I decide to make a reg pizza I will use yours in the future.


RHONDA-Have a safe trip and enjoy the the family gathering. Until then,take care.

Good Morning Chicks! I'm flying by again. I've got a great Niece birthday party today. I have to eat, exercise and get ready. And, of course, I have to wrap the present. I just got the stuff yesterday. Oh my.

Scale is not budging so far this week. I'm taking my JC entree and dessert with me to the party along with a bag of baby carrots and some Marzetti's FF dill dip and my water. I have WW zero point soup for when we come home as the remaining veggie for our meal.

I hope you are all well. I just skimmed the boards. Where's Sandra?

Be good. I should be able to catch up tomorrow morning.

Good Morning Ladies


Look like it going to be a cloudy day,and its going to be a day of rest. At least for me after attending church services and brunch with my friends than I heading for the tv and watch the finial of the golf tournament.


My Weight went down a little so I think the Small Plate idea is working.Not feeling hungry at all,but I must give it time to let my bod know what I'm doing.

VICKIE-Hope you had a great time at your nieces birthday.Boy you taught me a great lessen just by follow some what your WOE. The Small Plate part,along with my measuring cups & food scale,I think will work for me. I still eat core food but I count them with point system.


Have a great day and I see you ladies in the morning.

Good Morning Chicks! Sheesh, I just realized by reading posts that I haven't been around to catch up all week.

So here's the short story. I didn't like the new Internist at ALL! So I have an appointment next Tuesday to see the one I've been seeing for over 20 years. The new guy did not put me on medicine for my triglycerides but recommended Mega Red Krill Oil and told me to take two capsules daily. I bought them but am only taking one tablet until I see the old Internist on Tuesday. I was worried about my kidney values because of the note on the tests results that said I had chronic stage 3 kidney disease. Sheesh. He said not to worry that is just an automatic comment generated by the numbers. He was really unkind about my weight. Since this attitude is counterproductive to me I will not be staying with him. Yes....I know my weight is serious and I am doing something about it. No need to continue to harp at me. Anyhoo.........what more can I say about that?

Tracie, welcome back! It is so good to see you. I'm really happy that you made you way back to our little corner of the world. Congratulations on your loss. 3.6 is awesome for ANY amount of time!

Sandra, where are you chickie? I see you are becoming a newbie on Tuesday. Way to go GF! Jim doesn't say that he "lost" weight. He says he didn't lose it he got rid of it! Funny guy. I hope you finally got some much needed rain. We got so much last weekend we thought we were going to drown.

Sloanie, I'm SO sorry you're sick. I hope you are feeling well by now and will be back with us soon.

Rhonda, I hope you and Doyle got some proper rest. I think the change in seasons is affecting me and Jim. I hope your headache finally went away. I have sinus and migraine headaches a lot in the Spring. I hope your pizza dinner didn't affect you too badly. I hope you're having a great time with your family right now.

Coco, I'm sorry about your gain. I hate when that happens but you've been losing so well. If you were on plan, then just hang in there. I'm sure it was a temporary glitch. Bummer about the chimney. I hope the quote wasn't too high.

Oh poor Nancy! Usually it's me here in the middle of the night because I can't sleep. I'm so sorry for your friend. That poor boy must be so distraught. I hope things are a little better now. Grief just takes lots of time.

Paula, isn't that something? I've never heard of someone's eyes improving. Great news except for the fact that you'll need new glasses. It's always something, isn't it?

Mary Ann, good luck on your portion control. I think it's working for me!

Well that about does it for me. I have to go exercise for my weigh in tomorrow. Next week is SO busy again. What did I do to myself?

Good Morning Ladies

Lost this week [.5] at my Monday W-I but I'll take it.

Not worried,as I just started eating my meals in a smaller[3 section] plate for portion control.I guess it takes a while before I get used to new way of eating.

Tracker finally reading correctly.


VICKIE-Sorry about your new internist.Finding a good one is impossible theses days,even up here on the cape.I think you made the right decision, you should go back to your old doctor as the new one seems like a jerk.

MY friends are experiencing that now,as my doctor is an internist, geriatrics and specializes in bones.One of my friends called his office and he not taking new patients anymore.


Have to go,will be back later