BRRRRRRRRRRRRRR......It's cold here on the west coast of FLA!!! Supposed to get down in the low 40's tonight. The wind is blowing about twenty mph and that makes it a lot colder. Windshield factor should be in the mid to low 30's.....
I know this is a drop in the bucket to what my BUDDIES
in the north are going thru right now. Stay inside and STAY WARM!!!

Wanted to let you all know that I found out that the nuts (most of them ) that we can buy in the grocery have some sort of perservatives in them! This is a no-no
to an extent..Always buy from the health food store.
The tip about the brazil nuts works..I was leery at first, but I tried it, and BY GOLLY....IT TOOK MY HUNGER AWAY!

I responded to Deb again about her title...I have now changed my suggestion to SUPER CHICK MODERATOR!
What do you all think?

I'm off to do some "detective lurking"....I'm really curious about the results to Jennifer's (MAMAHEN) question about the combo WW/LC forum she wants to create.

Later,
BOB
SW FLA

OK....HELLO??? IS ANYONE THERE?????

I've been our there lurking for over an hour now and no one has reported in????

Since I'm evidently the only one up, I'm going to put my
"TIRED OLD BUTT" to bed....snuggle in.....and watch TV!

WELL I'M ALMOST THE ONLY ONE UP...I KNOW YOU'RE OUT THERE BARB!!!!

BOB

Evening All!

Just got home from a day out, didn't really do much, got a late start and spent a few hours with Sharon. We went to this store I go to once in a while called DIET DEPOT and they have a few sugar free maple syrups, one new one by JOSEPH'S looked interesting, just to let you know.

FYI It seems more smilies were added since this morning and we now have our EEK back, among others!!!!! I LOVE this NO NO!

RHROO, glad you were able to find your way back "home". When you reply, you'll see the smilies link to the left, just click on that and it will show you the new smilies.

QUILTER, if you see this Kim, I e-mailed you my phone numbers, so check your AOL e-mails!! See you soon!!!!!!!!!!!

BIGO, yep, it's getting cold here again! BRRRR back at yah! I have Brazil nuts in the freezer, but they are SOOOO fattening! How many did you say would be enough to help??? SUPER CHICK MODERATOR??? Doesn't sound so appealing to me, any other ideas??? Should I just keep my SUPER CHICK status from before??

Well, gotta run, again, please remember TOMORROW IS WEIGH IN WEDNESDAY!!!! Let's all pray to the Diet Godess for her blessings tomorrow, I surely need some extra help!

Nite!:dozey:

Debbie
194/137/129
Miami, FL

Hi all-
I need to share what I made tonight. I thought it was good! I've been wanting to try REAL oatmeal so I made some (yes, rolled oats) on the stove with milk instead of water. When the oatmeal was done I mixed in two tbls. of sugar free maple syrup. It was good! One tbls. didn't seem to be enough, but I may try to get used to it. Two was very good. I use Log Cabin brand sugar free maple syrup. They use Splenda as a sweetner. I actually liked the real oatmeal much better than instant...it was much heartier.

I am in a quandry...I am close to goal (about 2 lbs.) and I am starting to worry how I am going to maintain. I am wondering if I have license to "cheat" occasionally. Of course I'm afraid that if I cheat it will escalate and instead of having something illegal once a week or once every other week I'll be convincing myself its okay a couple times a week etc. I suppose the scale will tell the tale. Does anybody have ANY insights? Anyone ever experience this?

Deb...where did you see the # of hits or log ins or whatever?? I'd like to see that. I'm glad you are able to right click now to copy and paste. There is usually a keyboard short cut for any function.

Rhroo...sorry you were feeling so angry at yourself. I've been snowed in for 2 1/2 days and I was eating too much. I stayed legal but just barely. Its soooo hard for me to control my eating when I am just hanging around the house. Back to school tomorrow! Keep exercising..that will make you feel better..you know..endorphins and all that jazz.

I think I just realized I can't go back and review what everyone has posted at the bottom of this screen...

Okay..got it.


didjaever...congrats on the 6 lbs. That will keep you motivated to stay on program.

Fillise...welcome! Lent is a great time to start this way of eating! I'm hearing ppl say "I gave up sweets for Lent" and I'm thinking.."40 days isn't enough!" I'm trying to think of sugar (as in refined in cookies etc) as poison to my body. I may be able to convince myself!!

Annette2...glad you're feeling better!! You've got my curiousity piqued with Viv. What's the scoop...convince her to tell us!

MsLiz1956...the pic is AWESOME! Thanks so much for posting it. Pictures make life on the computer so much more interesting!!!

Does anyone know how I can change my profile? I can't seem to find it....

Well, I'm off for now. Gotta get prepared to go back out to the real world tomorrow! The snow is cleared!


Oops..almost forgot! I agree with BigOrange...I think SUPER CHICK MODERATOR is the perfect name for Deb!!
Ashley

Well, I've spent a little time just maneuvering around on this new board. What are all the funny suitcase icons? Why do some of them have something that looks like flames on them? What is the column that has smilie faces kor document icons in it? What are these for? I had to reregister to post a reply. I also had to rebookmark to get to the forum. I also notice that the board is slower to come up on my screen. I have to wait about 30 sec. to 60 sec. for it to come up. It looks like there are more features, though. We should get used to it pretty easily. Just wonder about those icons, though.
Ate well today. Lots of veggies. In fact, it is 10 pm. here and I'm hungry right now. Veggies don't last as well as fat does. If someone walked by with a bowl of Hagen Daaz right now, I think I'd eat it!! Guess I'll have to find something else. Maybe a grapefruit half.
Also, why does each post say "Report to 3FC" on the bottom?
Sorry for all the questions, but definitely am curious.

Just a quick hello to all of you gals. Just got on to read the posts of the day. On my 12 hr shifts, so I'm fixing to go to bed.

BOB, I like Super Chick Moderator too. Go for it Debbie!

All of you stuck in the snow, Spring is coming, I know it is. Hang in there. I don't eveny you'll.

Things are getting greener here, especially after all that rain we just got.

I couldn't find the smilies, but I just now did... Is the chat room still there? Can't seem to find it. Also, what is GMT??? I see the time is way ahead of us.

Good luck on WIW! Catch you'll later.

Good evening everyone. Hope you all had a good SB day. Didn't have time to post earlier to-day as I had to scoot out right after supper. Didn't even have much time to lurk while at work to-day.

Gator, If you go to the main Sugar Buster page and scroll to the bottom of the page it tells you what those suitcase icons are. The "Report to 3FC" at the bottom of each post is if you want to complain about the post. Try clicking on it and you will see. Just make sure you don't 'submit' it! I guess it will take us a while to get used to the new board. I've had a few e-mails telling me that someone has posted a message following my last post which I think is quite unnecessary. I thought I eliminated that item from my profile. I'll have to go back and check it again.

Have to get ready to hit the sack. Just had a phone call asking me to go into work in am - and I was expecting to go in for the evening shift. I'm not complaining - now I'll be able to go and play badminton tomorrow evening.

Nite Nite

Marie.
Toronto, Canada.

Well, so much for a 6 pound lose. It apparently had no effect where my jeans are concerned. I almost cried this morning when I couldn't even get the zipper up....I could when I was 6 pounds heavier....go figure!! The body is a crazy thing. I have to keep telling myself drink that WATER WATER WATER!!!!

BTW...I was shocked to find out about the peanuts. I went our and bought some unsalted planters mixed nuts like they suggest in SB grocery book and now.......

DEBELLI - I vote for SUPER CHICK!!!

TTFN everyone!!

Howdy, All!

BABE - I don't wanna hear that BRRRR stuff!!! Not when I'm shoveling 9" of snow outta my drive. Or trying to cross Cleveland streets and finding myself holding onto parking meters to avoid getting blown in front of a passing truck... I'm SO ready for spring....

DIDJA (and everybody else) - have you tried Dandelion Root for the water retention? I absolutely swear by it. You can find it in places that sell supplements. It's a natural herbal diuretic. Just make sure you're drinking lots of water, or your body will retain even more. Once your body gets used to increased fluid intake, if you decrease that, your body will hold onto whatever it gets!

DEBELLI - I vote for SuperDuper MegaChick Extraordinaire! Seriously, "moderator" sounds too much like "Meet the Press." Boring. I'd opt for regaining the SuperChick title.

VIV - seems like you're having a bad run of luck these days...winter blues, by any chance? Usually, about this time of year, I'm ready to choke anybody who even looks at me. Then I discovered tanning.... Hang on - spring's right around the corner!

I'll check in later after I weigh in officially. Okay, so I'm cheating. Monday is my WW weigh-in day and Wednesday is my SB weigh-in day. I get two! I'm sure that will cease if my weight loss does! But for now, I look forward to weigh-in days. (How's THAT for bizarre?)

Even though I am still grouchy today, I wanted to post some info on carob, since I have been consuming unsweetened carob covered peanuts or almonds when I need a sweet/energy boost, and have really grown to love them. Wanted to learn more about it. Here's some info - DEB, wanted to leave it up to you if you wanted to move this all to the FOOD INFORMATION BOARD. Your call. More grouchy posting later (and someday I will disclose my previous glamorous life, but too grouchy today).

The other major food source derivrd from Carob is from the ground up pod itself, which forms a high protein powder that is an effective substitute for Cocoa powder. Carob powder has a number of advantages over Cocoa powder and as such is often used to make what has come to be known as 'healthy chocolate'. Carob powder is free of the allergetic and addictive effects of caffeine and theobromine present in Cocoa. It also contains less fat and more sugar than Cocoa. Cocoa has around 23% fat and 5% sugar while Carob contains apporoximately 7% fat and 42-48% sugar. Carob powder is often used as a substitute for cocoa at rates of up to 50%. Used in this manner Carob has become a popular chocolate substitute used in a huge variety of confectionery products and drinks as well as a general sweetener. Carob is also used to make flour, molasses, alcohol and a substitute for coffee and eggs.
(Hmm, I wonder about that sugar content....DEB?? )

Apart from the health benefits obtained by subsituting Carob for Cocoa and synthetic sweeteners in our diet, Carob also has excellent nutritional value. Along with up to 80% protien, it contains Magnesium, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium Manganese, Barium, Copper, Nickel and the vitamins A, B, B2, B3, and D. It also has medicinal uses including the treatment of coughs and diarrhoea.

Hope this is interesting to some of you - anyone else enjoy carob coated nuts?

Viv
146/138 /128
snowbury, ct

Hello everyone! It has been so nice to be welcomed onto this board by everyone.

I'm holding steady this week--which I'm counting as victory. Before Lent I had gotten a little sloppy and was letting things creep in that I shouldn't have been eating. I didn't really gain weight, but my water retention was fluctuating wildly. In the week since I made the decision to follow this WOE with no exceptions during Lent, the fluctuation has stopped. So I'm thinking the toxins have been flushed from my body.

So the qestion remains what happens after Lent is over. What I'm hoping is that by then I've really settled into this again (like I was last summer and fall) and it is habit. It is already seeming that way. But still some celebration will be in order, so I'm thinking new clothes. My clothes from last summer are already too big and hopefully they will be even bigger by Easter.

I hope everyone up north is digging out. I don't suppose you want to hear about the azealas in my yard that are budding. I spent five winters in Iowa and vowed I'd never leave the south again

Susan

oops--forgot the weigh-in part:

300/260/150

Ok, here I go...confused again. We are suppose to drink all this water; however, we must take a water pill to not feel bloated???

Hi all you losers!

Happy wiw!

I have a question. Last night (again), I wrote up a really nice long response and spoke to everyone individually. I was on the last one and I got kicked off Aol for "being idle too long". I had been typing for an hour, so I don't get that to start with. Deb, you mentioned something about copying every once in a while, is that the copy under edit? I am not a puter whiz like the rest of you gals.

Oh, well, only have a few minutes, but have to tell you all something hilarious. At the bottom of Big Orange's messages, they are always signed BOB. Well, dunce that I am, I think this whole time that BOB is Bob and that Big Orange is a very sensitive and great GUY!! I couldn't figure out who in the H____ Narda was!!! LOL :laughing: I just figured it all out last night!!!! When Viv and I were on the "boys suck" binges, I kept apologizing to BOB!!!!!!!!!!!! Tee Hee... Oh well, so I am a little slow.

Deb: I like Super Chick or Super Duper Chick....

Liz: you really are keeping everyone hanging!!! I am going to blab your secret soon! :sneaky:
Oh, yeah, great picture too! Hey, I am going to be in Erie at the end of the month! Probably won't be able to get over to Cleveland, but I will be close.

Well, sorry I don't have more time... gotta go see the arthritis doctor - I have arthritis in both my feet, sucks, I can't walk for exercise anymore - but am hoping he can help me slow it down. He really has been a godsend so far! He will be happy that I am eating this way as a weight loss would be great for the feet!

I will talk to youall later!! I agree, It is BRRRRR even here in FL!

Hey just a quick post! I did go weigh at the mother in laws it wasn't as bad as i though it would be or should be cuz i was horrible for the past 4 days . I was 144lbs which is not up as much as i thought it would be! Keep your fingers crossed for the rest of the week ! I gotta gooo kids are home AGAIN!!! Tomorrow will be back to my normal thing -kids at school, excersise and work! yeah!! thanks for letting me vent AGAIN

ANNETTE - what secret?!? Honestly, I'm clueless...

This will be sorta long, but....I simply HAVE to tell you all what happened to me today. You may or may not know, but I started my "rebuilding" process in August. I weighed 123# and my body fat was over 32%. I felt disgusted and decided I was going to do something about it. I've been a bookreading couch potato my entire life. The closest I ever came to "athletic" was watching the Indians games on TV.

I started on my own, with the help of the awesome book "Body for Life," weight training and doing interval aerobics six days a week. I've known that the body has to change from the inside out, so I haven't seen much measurable progress and had absolutely no weight loss in all those months. (That's why I started WW)

Anyway, I ended up hiring a personal trainer (best $ I ever spent). When I hit a personal goal, I rewarded myself with a new workout outfit which I wore for the first time today. Stretch pants, a zip-up sweatshirt and a cute little bra-type top. I usually work out in long pants and a long-sleeve T-shirt.

Today it was jus the 2 of us in the gym and I took off the sweatshirt. She made me work out in front of the mirrors so I could see my muscles work as I trained them. I don't even have a full-length mirror at home. I can't describe the feeling today...it was like watching someone ELSE'S body in that mirror. I guess I hadn't recognized the extent of the recent changes...I just never really looked. I looked like something out of one of those daggone fitness mags, gals. I'm still on the verge of tears....

Just wanted to share.