Hi everyone. Not sure if I mentioned this or not, our ww at work session starts next Wed and its our old leader! I really like her and excited to start back with her. I've been doing OK food wise. I'm trying. I really, really need the meetings.

Thanks for the sloppy joe on potato idea -- can't remember who posted it. Had it tonight - topped the potato with soy motzzarella cheese then put the sloppy joe on top. YUM. The soy cheese is surprisingly good. First time I've bought it.

Tracie - sorry you thought the grains casserole was bland. I loved it! I do like the idea of the burrito and other uses. The casserole freezes well if you have more than you can use!

Mary Ann, don't let the scale derail you. It very well could have been the salt. Keep doing what you are doing, the scale will move.

Sloan, thanks for the sticky chicken recipe. I'm going to make it this weekend. I'll bake it then try to convert it to a crockpot recipe. Seems like it will cook fairly quick, so it may be a good weeknight meal. I won't tell dh whats in it - if he knew he wouldn't try it. Lets see how that goes

Well, got to get dd to bed. Have a good night.

Tracie - check with your local town hall or city hall for a Vetrans affairs office. After my dad passed, we had to go through mountains of VA paperwork. Dad was retired airforce and an ex POW from WW2. Trying to get all his benefits carried to my mom was getting tough. She finally found the Vetrans affairs office in her town and they basically filled out all the forms for her and sent them in. Its worth a shot -- I wish we started there in the beginning.

HTH

Hi there
Well I didnt realize I had posted on the wrong thread the other day.
I was wondering why I had gotten a reply. Dummy me.
So I will have to go and catch up with everyone.
Just went and read some of the post.
I cant believe it has been 7 years 9/11. We went to the Flight 93 site just a couple of weeks ago. And I just got goose bumps. Just looking across the field where the plane went down. Thinking of all those innocent people. Saving so many lives.
VICKIE you are in my prayers.
Well I better get off here.
At least I found you ladies.
And glad that I did. I didnt even look at the date.
So everyone have a great evening.
coco

Paula, thanks for the info regarding the veterans affairs office. We actually talked to them when we were trying to get proof of him being in the service. They couldn't find anything. Apparently the records of a lot of military people were lost in a fire that they had in St. Louis(the main place they keep all military records) so it has taken us quite awhile just getting proof he was in the army, so he can claim benefits. Thanks to our wonderful congressman, he helped us and got the proof.

Don't be sorry that I thought the go for the grains casserole was bland. Everyone has different tastes. I just think I would like it better if I spiced it up a bit. Plus, it was great in my burrito. I will freeze most of what I have left over and add it to different things to make them more filling. But next time I think I will add some extra spices and I'm sure I'll love it.

Paula, I'm SO glad you liked the soy cheese since I recommended it when you asked about it.

Coco, you're not dumb! Thanks for the prayers. You and DH are in mine too.

I'm so tired tonight but I stuck to program. I need to start exercising. I didn't purchase any window treatments today because despite my describing what I wanted, she didn't have any material in the colors that I wanted. I requested some samples on line. The painter's decorator comes tomorrow to talk about faux finishes.

I had to turn my air on again tonight and it smells funny to me. It's the new furnace/air conditioner and air bear super duper media filter. I wonder if it's a problem with the filter or mold/mildew. The smokey smell has been almost completely gone for the day and a half that I got to turn the air off. Jim says he smells nothing. Grrrrrr.......I hate being the head case!

Good Morning Chicks! I win for last post first post.

I only got 5 hours sleep so I'll be needing a nap after the paint color lady leaves today....after I run a few errands. Sheesh.

I should also get the results of my test today. I'm starving. Time to go take my stomach medicine so I can eat as soon as Honey Lamb gets up. It's still dark here. I've been up since 4:00. Harumpf!

Angela, where are you? How are you?

Vickie, my thoughts are with you today. Let us know what the DR has to say.

Well, dd and I are ready to go for the day. The only problem -- the bus won't be here for about 40 minutes! I need to get used to this new schedule. Maybe I should put some laundry on or something productive. I've already had breakfast, dishwasher is going. hmmm......

Well, bbl.

Morning All:

I was up with you Vickie, I just didn't come to the computer. Congratulations on your win

I lived in Houston for many years of my life so I've really been tracking Ike. Looks downright awful! The friends I communicate with there are expecting to be all right though. But, Galveston is another story. I'll never forget that my first grade teacher was a survivor of the REALLY big one in Galveston in 1900. She was a child when it hit, and she told us about it.

I lost another pound

Rhonda

Hi Ladies

Going to be out most of the morning and then in the afternoon,so I hope you all have a wonderful day.

Leo & I have to go to the new doctor this morning and a have a conversation on what the procedure for the port will be. He has to have it in on Monday,& it will be done in the operating room.Next day he has his chemo treatment.

This afternoon one of my friends & I are going to the movies to see "The Women"


Hugs

Mornin' chicks-Hope you all are having a great day! TGIF

Maryann-let us know how the movie is. I want to take my friend to see it. Also, I know how you feel about the slow weight loss. I try to look at a large amount of time versus each week, for instance, some weeks I stay the same or even gain, but when I look at the entire time I've been doing core I see that I have lost 17 pounds. That's not too shabby! We have to hang in there and be patient, but sometimes it gets really hard!

Vickie and Rhonda-I feel bad for both of you because of your sleep issues! It has to be maddening to wake up like that. I think I'm starting into "that time of life" for women, and I understand that sleep disturbances can be a problem. I read your posts and think "I'm already tired enough, how will I be able to function?" Hope you both sleep like a baby tonight!

Tracie-Thanks for the info about the veteran's affairs office! My 76 year old dad is a veteran, and I will pass along your info to my mom. It may not be a bad idea to look into whatever paperwork is necessary before it becomes an issue for them. Right now he is still working, but you never know when things could change.

Paula-I can't take credit for the sticky chicken recipe, but thanks anyway! I have not tried the core version yet, but I may just do that this weekend.

Coco

I have got to go to the grocery store this weekend and get some things in the freezer for lunch. I plan to make Saturday my "cooking" day. I really want to be prepared, because I know that is key for success. GTG be a teacher! TTFN

Hello All,

Sorry to be MIA for a couple of days. It's been one of those weeks. Wed I went to the park w/my folks and then registered for my sock knitting class and came home and vegged (TOM arrived and I was whipped). Yesterday my mom and I went to Lansing to a quilt show. It was fun and I'm so proud of myself I didn't buy anything . If you saw my sewing room you'd know I don't need anything. Today I've been loading the car to go to Mackinaw camping, my sister is coming with me because DH can't (he has to leave town on Sun). Hopefully it doesn't rain. This weekend is their bi-annual bike tour so I'm going to go and ride the 25 mile route. I'd really like to do the 40 but I don't think I've been riding enough this summer to handle it. That will be my goal for next year. I haven't decided if I'm going to ride over the bridge on Sun morning or not, I'll have to decide before tomorrow. It probably won't be a core weekend but I should get in the exercise to offset it.

Maryanne - DH is supposed to get a port for the chemo. The plan is to install it when he has his surgery in a couple of weeks and then remove it when they do the ostomy-reversal surgery after the chemo's done. He's supposed to get some kind of chemo that self pumps so he doesn't have to stay thru the treatment, he'll just go every other week to be hooked up? I'm not sure how that works, I'll worry about that when the time comes.

Sloan - I saw your message. I'll check into that while he's at the hospital, I'm sure I'll have lots of time.

Vickie - I don't want to have your sleep issues that's for sure. Hope you can get in a nap.

Rhonda - A teacher who was around in 1900, I know you're older than me but....

Sandra - Hope your trips going well and Ike doesn't hit your home too much.

Paula - I'm not a morning person, I can't imagine having extra time in the morning....Glad your old leader is back. A good leader can certainly help.

Tracie - Good luck filling out the forms. Doesn't sound like a lot of fun.

Coco - don't feel stupid we've all done it.

Well, I skipped ww this morning, but my home scale (which is what I'm tracking here) says I'm up .2, hopefully that's just extra salt I've been ingesting this week .

Have a great weekend everyone.

-Tech

Hi

I got back early enough to make my dinner and than bake some banana muffins before I head out to the movies.


TRACIE-I know I shouldn't be upset but after being on the Core for 12 weeks I should have lost more than 3 lbs. I still haven't hit my 10% yet which is 150. I have been losing and gain the same 1.5-2 lbs every other week. Going to weigh & measure my grain carbs,like was mentioned at our meeting topic.Reading Labels and know the severing sizes or each food. My leader said the topic applies to Core people also,even though we don't have to,she suggested that I should anyway.

PAULA,Thanks,it think it was more then the sodium that brought my weight up. I think after listening to my leader i must tend to up my grain carb more than I should.


COCO-Don't worry about posting on the wrong thread I think every one done that once in a while. I know 9/11 really hit hard we me as my DD & her DH lost a best friend[fireman] that stayed with the people before the tower collapsed.VERY VERY SAD, AND SHOULD NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.


VICKIE-Sending [[[[good vibes]]]] for good results for your tests.By all means let us know what the doctor says.

RHONDA-Hope all the people living in Galveston will be safe when the storm its. Big congrats on your 1-lbweight loss. Hope you find your ZZZ's tonight.

SLOAN-I'll let you know,about the Women,coming attractions sounds like it will be enjoyable.I know,but I want to lose more that 3 lbs. in 12 weeks.I guess I have to be patient,didn't gain this over night did I???


DONNA-Thats interesting about your DH not having to stay in the treatment room as he going to have pump. Its amazing how medicine has come so far. Sending prayers for your up coming surgery.


Have a great afternoon

Hugs

Well Donna, the teacher was my teacher in 1952 and she was near retirement then.

I'm weeks away from 63.

TGIF!!!!

BBL,
Rhonda

Hi everyone, Im new here. just wanted to wish everyone a wonderful weekend. Im excited to be here.

Hi, Barbi. Welcome to the bunch. I love your photo. You're adorable looking.

We're in Cheyenne, WY. Should be home sometime Monday. We had vehicle probs today and limped @ 28 mph over 70 miles. Now we're mended and ready to head out in the AM. Life is good.

All of you keep on keepin' on. Looks like you're doing great.