Weezle, I'm glad to hear that you're OK!!

CANT FIND A THREAD FOR THIS?

ZESTA SALTINE CRACKERS WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT?

Ingredients

Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate,{vitamin B1} riboflavin,{vitamin B2} folic acid), partially hydrogentated soybean and/or cottonseed oil, whole wheat flour, corn syrup, salt, leavening (baking soda yeast), wheat germ, caramel color, soy lecithin.

5 crackers,
60 calories from Fat 15
1.5 total fat
0.5 trans fat
0.5 saturated fat
0.5 Monounsaturated Fat
230 mg Sodium
carb total 11g
Dietary fiber less that 1g
Sugars less than 1g
protein 1g
Iron 2%

I am on Phase 2, and need something to put in Vegetable soup ..... some kind of cracker or something.... want to make sure, so I dont sabatoge.....

Well, since I last posted, it's been a very emotional morning. Still no news of anyone I know being hurt, but after watching the news, the devastation is far worse than I had imagined. The place I had lunch with my friend Abdul last Saturday has always traditionally been a place where Molly and I spend St. Pattie's Day because it's Springfield's original Irish Pub. I knew the roof had been torn off, but they showed the inside of it on tv and it's completely destroyed. We were going to meet there at 1:45 on Friday.

They've shown homes and businesses that look like piles of lumber and insulation. Over 15,000 people are still without power, which means they've been without power for over 16 hours. There's going to be a curfew tonight. It's just really scary. I've tried to get online to see pictures of damage, but besides cnn and msnbc, the only other place I can think to look is our local newspaper, www.sj-r.com. It's so bombarded by people trying to get on that it's taking forever to load and I don't think I'm going to see much on there today.

They're now saying that this is the worst storm in Springfield's history. Apparently we don't typically get hit with tornados in the city because we have so much asphalt and everything that keeps the heat in, which puts up a sort of "force field" and protects the city, sending tornados around it. Unfortunately, it's so early in the year that we haven't had enough warmth for it to make a difference, so the tornado just plowed right through. It's still really dangerous out because we are under a Wind Advisory, with gusts up to 50mph.

I guess we can only thank God that there have been no reports of anyone being killed in Springfield, and that injuries were minimal. It really is heart-breaking to see all the damage, and I know that the short clips they showed on the news weren't anything near what it's got to be like out there.

My dad is a meteorologist. He and mom got back from the Bahamas at 7pm last night. He dropped her off at home and went straight to the station for the weather. (He was wearing a hawaiian shirt with a suit coat over it, no makeup, hair not done, with laryngitis. Nice.) He didn't get home until 5 this morning, slept for two hours, and now is out shooting video. He hasn't eaten anything since Atlanta yesterday.

I just hope you all keep your thoughts and prayers with the people of Springfield and surrounding areas. There are a lot of people without homes and jobs now, and a lot of people who are going to have a hard time rebuilding their businesses. It's going to be tough here for awhile.

Lisa

These are definitely not South Beach - wrong kinds of fats, low fiber and wheat flour. Why on earth would they reduce the niacin?
Try triscuits instead! Or toast whole wheat pita or tortill triangles. You could also make whole wheat croutons. I sometimes put sesame ryvita or ryecrisp in soup too. There are lots of whole wheat options.

Oh my! Just read Weezle's post and am horrified! I hope everyone in that area can be safe.

Thanks, Barb. I did spend a little time checking out eBay, the Internet's ongoing 24/7 garage sale (in fact, I might try and sell a few of my nicest big things on there).

I got my workout in....Tae Bo's Cardio Bootcamp and Ab Bootcamp. Love it! Then I made some tuna with a little bit of mayo, cut up some tomato, plopped it on a large romaine leaf, sprinkled a few sunflower seeds on and rolled it up. It was yummy. I ate the whole can of tuna though, hope that's ok!

Schatzi, you cracked me up with your "Nawthin chicks"! I'm one of those and very jealous of those of you who are having the nice weather! We did have a couple mild days but it was just a tease.

Shannon, how's your first day going?

Dare Congrats on the 2# loss!

MsCrockett - I bought a new cracker this weekend - Whole Wheat Matzos
http://www.manischewitz.com/products/matzo/matzo.php I don't have the ingredient list with me at work but I'm sure they were acceptable (although pretty bland). Wasa also makes an acceptable cracker but you have to get the right one since some of their's are not okay. And Ruth gave some great suggestions.

Weezle - glad to hear that you are okay!! I'm up in Racine, Wisconsin and we only caught a little bit of what you went through. Lots of thunder and lightening - but no severe threats. And the way the storms were sounding, I think we should've been under some warnings - so I can only imagine how awful that had to be for you.

Quite a few years ago, when I was around 10 (so 15 years ago now) we had a tornado literally chase us out of Wautoma, WI. Now that was pretty scary. It was huge, and was clearing everything in its path. F4 maybe? I just remember we had to pack up all our camp stuff in a big hurry and my dad sped out of town. Weather really is frightening, and it's times like these when we remember how powerful it can be - and how we have no power to control it.

Glad to hear you are okay and safe! My thoughts are with you and your community as everyone picks up the pieces to start fresh.

Nicole

Dang Weezle! Glad you are doing ok!! I am sure glad I live where we VERY RARELY see those buggers!

glad you're safe and well Weezle!! Lots of well wishes to you and your neighbors for a smooth rebulding period

Hi Weezle. Just wanted to say that you and your area are in my thoughts and prayers. I am in NW Arkansas and we had a tornado last night about 5 miles from my house - too close for comfort. Not fun at all - I feel your pain.

Well, Terry and I were very lucky. There are reports of a touch down less than a mile from our house but it must've been a touch-n-go because our end of town has minimal damage. I spoke with my dad and he just sounded like he could cry after seeing all the damage out there. The mayor was right in saying that every square inch of Springfield has been affected. Incidentally, it's the mayor's brother's Irish pub that got demolished. Terry's out making sure his restaurant is still standing and then going to try to get home, but traffic has been horrendous, they've said.

Thanks for your well-wishes and prayers everyone. I'm still trying to get ahold of my friends who are getting married in less than 2 weeks. Otherwise, we're all accounted for. I'll keep everyone posted.

Lisa

Hey chickies,

Quick half reply right now as I am busy busy busy...

kiko - your daughter will be in my thoughts today. I enjoyed having you around the board more this week as well

Schatzi - how are you liking curves?

Ruth - welcome back

debbie - i would love to start scrapbooking. I am a photographer so that lends itself to being a picture junkie...

sarah - it sounds like you are such a great friend to those friends you have that are in need. I hear you about the weekend...

sunlit - congrats on your loss hun!

cottage - your new avatar is beautiful! Have fun outside...

3darlingsmomma - dont beat yourself up about it, those days happen to all of us. Just remember you are not OP you just had a bad day, go back to being good and use the thought of that day as motivation .

Beach - I am glad your DH is feeling better. You are so creative to make your own taco bell

muffin - I dont think we have met yet, nice to meet you.

ckb - what dedication...sounds like you have a handle on the sb way of life!

scrappinRN - nice to meet you I think you will really like it here.

yesican - also nice to meet you

MsCrockett - I fell into that trap, are you eating because you ae hungry or because you are now bored with the OP food you are choosing...

crk - I am so jealous....florida huh? I am so coming to visit

weezle - Glad to hear you are ok.

Ok will post to everyone else later gots to go!

I think I am BORED Stephie,,

I cant go shopping for another week, so I have to make this week work for me,, I like the P1 dinners better than the P2 .. so I am working on a way to add rice, ww pasta and things to some of the P1 recipes I have,,,,, THIS IS CERTAINLY GOING TO BE A LONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNG WEEK......... I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO RIGHT NOW..