Good morning ladies,

I hope this is a short week so I can get on with this surgery. It is Friday mornng. I'm not wooried or nervous about it, hey I'll be asleep anyway. I'm sure it won't be bad.

Ellen, wow, you have don great. Maybe your body is in starvation mode. Sometimes I find when I eat more food I lose, doesn't make since but I think it helps your body realize it is not starving. I'm people are noticing, after that much you would have to. Some people are afraid to say things. How about painting prictures of your other grand children.

Toni, I had some wine to yesterday and boy did I miss it. Yes my surgery is this Friday. It was cool here but the heat is back.

Crystle, WOW you are doing great on your waliking. Keep it up and you will be able to do a 10 minue mile. My Dh ususally shares my dinner and eats his too and anyone else that didn't finish theirs.

Mercee, hope you had a great weekend

Running, welcome to our group. It is a great group of ladies. All of us have been around for awhile so you can get some good help if you need it.

Gots lots to do this week so I had better get started. Have a great day.

Thanks everybody for the welcome! I didn't actually realize that this was from a book but I should pick it up. Although what you described is pretty much exactly what I do. I've given up all sugar and artificial sweetners and try to eat just whole grains (although I do get the occasional white bread simply because we only buy fresh bread and sometimes they don't have whole wheat available). I'm actually planning on starting to bake my own bread soon so that should help.

A little about myself. I'm a mom of one very hyper toddler! Basically, I'm trying to lose this baby weight and DH is losing right along with me. We run almost every day and try to do some strength training too. I'm also an academic so that keeps me pretty busy and means we travel quite a bit too.

Today's been a bad day. I actually haven't cheated but it's probably the closest that I came so far. We have a 6 hour flight tomorrow and have a ton of things to get done along with a sick todder, so it's been really stressful. I'm just working on resisting and it seems the worst is over so I'm proud of myself for not giving into emotional eating!

I do have one question for you experienced ladies. DH's birthday is coming up and we've both cut out sugar... any thoughts on a good birthday dessert? I was thinking of some sort of fruit/nut pie? I could probably make my own whole wheat crust but I'm not sure how to do the filling. I found this website: .sweetsavvy.com/ and the pecan pie looks good but I have to admit, I'm really scared of making it because even using natural sweeteners might lead to binging. I'll have been sugar free almost 2 months then... but I still wonder if it's too soon?

Don't know what got into me this morning. I woke around 5:30 and just kinda lounged for an hour or so. Actually got my bootie in gear to get an outside walk. After that we also shot our bows. Just finished a yucky tuna sandwich. Not exactly what I wanted but I needed some protein.

Oh and I did end up eating my burger with thin tops last night. I went into dinner with only 274 on my calorie count so I wasn't too worried. I didn't quite finish it but my sweetie came to the rescue.

Running...sounds like you have a very busy schedule. I'm tired just reading..LOL Sounds like you are doing great staying away from the sugar and artificial ones as well. I gave up splenda earlier in the month so I treat myself with one teaspoon of sugar in my coffee milk in the mornings. It helps me not feel deprived and it is not overly sweet to make me crave more. I can't think right now of anything for a birthday dessert or than a cheesecake made with agave but I don't have the recipe handy. I'm you could find one online.

Solly...praying your week goes fast and your surgery and recovery go off with out a hitch.

Ellen...shame on them for not noticing. With a 30 pound loss I know you look different. And I'm sure you feel different. Are you still eating gluten and vegan?

Toni...Thanks for being excited with me yesterday. I tried to get hubby to be excited but he was busy..LOL

Mercee...hope you are having a good Monday.

((Everybody))

Love and hugs,
Crystle

Hi Ladies:

How's everyone? I had a busy weekend but I really enjoyed myself.

Solly- I hope Friday comes fast for you. I'm glad you will be out of pain. I'll be praying for you.

Crystle- Great job on your walking. You are doing great.

Ellen- Great job on all the weight you have lost. You are doing a terrific job.

Running- Welcome!! We are glad to have you.

Toni- Hope you are having a great day.

Well back to work ladies. Have a great evening everyone.

Just a drive thru, time to go home. It has been busy here and we have 2 bids the rest of the week and I am trying to get things lined up for when I am gone.

Just one note, Running, there is a fabulous cheesecake on the recipe board, it's "Deb's cheescake" it is wonderful. My SIL likes like better than the real thing. It is made with Agave. Someone may have the recipe handy.

Ellen, I get my machine Thurday.

Crystle, that was not many calories.

Off to go home. Have a great evening.

Sorry I've been missing in action so to speak. I've been really tired this week and so just didn't get on to write only to read. Will be better in a day or two. Thinking of you all and praying for you Solly on your surgery.

Morning Ladies:

I am down 2.5 lbs today. I am excited. I can't believe it has been 6 weeks of being consistent with my workouts. I love the results.

Solly- I will be praying for you on Friday. Hope you had an enjoyable evening.

Ellen- I would be delighted to get to gther the next time you are in town. Maybe us Sugarbusters should get together as a whole and meet at a central location. That would be Fun.

Toni- I hope you feel better soon.

Well back to work. Have a great day everyone.

Just wanted to say thank you ladies for all of support. You have made such a difference.

Good morning. I didn't even weight today.

Mercee, congrats on your loss. You are the inspiration with all your hardwork and exercise ethic. Keep up the good work.

Toni, sorry you have been so tired. Hope you are feeling energetic soon.

Ellen, Crystle, Running, Hope you are having a great day.

Really busy here so got to run. Hope to check in tomorrow.

Didn't weigh in this morning either. Just felt it wasn't a good day for me. Went grocery shopping yesterday and got stocked up on healthy stuff. Lots of chicken, fish fruit and salad stuff. We got some rain today. Thank goodness we needed it.

Mercee- Wow 2.5 is great. You're doing so good. This is a bunch of really good ladies here. The support is so great.

Solly- Don't blame you for not weighing in. Don't work to hard...

Back to my coffee.

Hi Ellen, I just saw your name on the main page and clicked through to see how you are doing - 26 pounds, that is awesome!! Keep up the great work! I bet you feel fabulous!

Hi ladies,

Got a late start today, had my last therapy session and evaluation. I had not improved like I thought I would have. Some things were better than others.

Ellen, Wow 30 pounds is awesome. You should be feeling great with your sister there relaxing but I understand the additional work. They just left with my machine. I'll give it a try tonight and take it to the hospital with me.

Toni, you will be ready to go now that you have all that good food in the house.

Crystle, Mercee, Running, Have a great day,

I will check back in with you all sometime Sunday or so or as soon as I can. Thanks for all your prayers.

Prayers for Solly....