Hi Jack, I'm new and grateful to be here. I think I know how you feel regarding things not leaving your body and how uncomfortable it is. Me too...found out I was not able to digest wheat gluten. It can make the intestines swell and bloat. Many many people of European decent have gluten intolerance and of course (!) wheat is in everything. Please give yourself off time from anything with wheat in it and see what happens. Best of luck.

2 posts in one day! PSI- Welcome!
Jack-k- I still admire the way you are dealing with Cancer. I think it's okay to have a little self pity at times. But then it's time to start thinking positive again. I used to think at times why did Boogie have to be born with his heart all messed up, it was so unfair. But then I went to the Children's Hospital and saw soooo many kids whose health were far in worse shape than Boogie's and realized that we were blessed. Almost makes you feel guilty that you are complaining when someone else is in worse shape, you know? What are they saying about the cancer now?

Gator- I know you must get frustrated with your slow weight loss, especially when you do so good. But I don't believe in making your body go hungry. I have a copy of Woman's World that has a diet "plan" similar to SB. Some women have claimed to previously were on a very low calorie intake, but just couldn't lose. And if they increased their calories, they would gain. Then they tried this plan and lost weight. It's about eating a certain combonation of foods. You might want to check it out. It's the July 20th issue.

Well, I was just stopping by. I have stuck to my menu and exercise for the day. I'm starting to get a little hungry though. Hubby is working late so I won't put the burgers on until 6 or so.

Still at 159....

Welcome PSI! Praying for you as you battle your self image demons. That is a battle I still fight.

Laurie...so good to see you. Sorry that the scales are up for you also. Yep, my fault too. Self sabatage and now the scales won't budge...agh

Jack-K...I'm so glad you are feeling a little better. ((hugz))

Monet..I'm sorry your daughter is moving further away. I hope it's not long distance for you. That is the hardest thing about Britt moving and I can't get unlimited where I live in the sticks. Woo hoo on the fresh veggies. Mine are spent for the summer. I do have some Serano peppers and herbs that are still growing.

Gator...WTG with the walking. You are an inspration. With all the snakes this summer I've been working out more than walking. Stormy got bit the other night in the pasture and I saw one last night on the road again. I just came in and did Disco sweat.

Poncho...hope your little one is feeling okay after her shot.

Sef...how is your shoulder doing?

Bob!!! So good to read your post today.

Toni...I was gonna send you some guacamole but I am a PIG...LOL

Tranquil....howdy woman! How are you?

Deb..if you get a chance to read HEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ((hugzz))

Missy...still praying for you.

Susan...are you having a good trip?

Yellow....how have you been? Are you lurking by any chance?

Beth...a big howdy to you to if you happen to peek in.

Trish...thinking of you also.

((((((((((Everybody)))))))))))))))

Love and hugs,
Crystle

235/158/140-yeah right...LOL

Well, I went for a walk after dinner, about 7:30ish. It was veeerrry humid and not as easy walking as in the morning because of the humidity. My DH went with me. I got a total of 15537 steps in today. yea me!!! I'd like to get about that amount every day, but it definitely is work, especially with this H O T weather.

Had a great dinner, but probably not really low on the calories.
First course: mesclun salad with sliced fresh tomatoes and 1/2 of a tiny avocado. The avodado was delicious, like silk. Low cal, homemade dressing.
Main course: ratatouille, fresh flounder "stuffed" with chopped spinach and cream cheese and sautéed with tiny carrots, and then finished in the oven with a little white wine. Yum, it was good. In fact, as good as any meal that we had at some of the fancy restaurants on our vacation. My DH says he is lucky. Not bragging, just explaining that I like to cook, but hate to clean up.

Heart, just keep on plugging with this WOE. You can do it. Thanks for the Woman's World info.

BOB, hope you had a good day. POST, will ya.

PSI, Welcome to the board. I hope you enjoy this very helpful and friendly group. I'm not crazy about how I look, so it can be a motivation to stay on plan. Just remember, in the grand scheme of things, it's how you "look" on the inside that is the most important. All the rest is just window dressing.

Jackie--If you are curious about what God considers an acceptable answer, one that would result in His saying to you, "Welcome to my home--forever." send me a PM and I'll put you on to some things that will clarify "the answer" for you.

SEF--You are NEVER too old--for anything. The great thing about life, lived out a certain way, is that no matter what situation you are in, your Creator can use you for a profound purpose. It seems to me that you are so active, and I admire that.

Gotta go. Hi to everyone that I missed. My DH wants to finish watching "Where Eagles Dare" and I love that movie. Catch you tomorrow.

Evening!

JACK, we got your storm tonight. It was moving south from Tennessee, according to the weather service. It looked pretty vicious. It hit a lot harder east of here. It all blew over, and there was an incredible sunset. I even got a few pictures of some flowers tonight, with drops of rain on them. I hope they turn out good!

Dinner tonight was a hamburger patty on a half of an English muffin. They are really good, ya'all. We had a bit of leftover squash casserole and steamed fresh green beans. I also munched on a couple small cucumbers. Unfortunately I totally blew it by eating two small pieces of pizza. (hanging head in shame)

I really need to get back to no cheats. It has been a while since I made it more than a couple days. Any one have any ideas for motivation?

Ok, almost time for bed here! Sweet dreams!

It's me...again! Yep, just unwinding, might even play POGO. BOB- sorry about your "run in"...I for one, liked your avatar. Don't know if I remember or was around about the God thing. BUT I will shout to the rooftops that I am a firm believer in God and if someone doesn't like it then just tough cookies. That's part of what is wrong with this world. Trying to keep God outta everything and then wondering where he's at when everthing goes to pot. Okay, I'm off my soapbox and hopefully, I won't get reported either. I did everything as planned today(yippee). I do wish that I had only stuck to one hamburger bun though. Ah, but they were so good, Hardees doesn't have anything on my burgers! Alright, going to play POGO...

BoB--I think we must have been posting at the same time, because I completely missed your post. Went back to check it when I read some of the comments, by SEF e.g. Wow! We have someone "famous" on our board. Two times! Gads. I'd be a little steamed too, but, BOB, don't let it control you. Control IT! And be like a duck with a "slippery back." Don't desert us. Keep posting. We need you, gal.

Good Morning! I couldn't sleep. The devil kitten woke me up at about 5:15, meowing. If he would only wait an hour! I finally got up and threw him out and shut the door.

I took a phentermine with my morning meds. This poundage gained since my thyroid went kapooey on me is beginning to get on my nerves. Of course, I have not been eating perfectly lately, so I shouldn't get too mad, but I want to get the scale moving again. Its been a LONG time since I made any real progress.

I have a meeting tonight, and I am supposed to take refreshments. I am thinking of making something, like a carrot cake. I want to look and see if there are any good SB recipes I want to try for a snack type cake. I will probably take some fruit as well. I am looking forward to the meeting. Its my Urban Renewal/Arts project group that I mentioned a few weeks ago.

I hope everyone has a great day! I am going to work harder at getting my water in, as well as keeping the sugar out today.

Hello,
I am new to this site and look forward to chatting with you all. Shirley thank you for the wonderful letter about Rose. Thank God for people like her she sounded like a wonderful lady. I wrote down her words of wisdom and being the big 50 is next week these words hit home. Because I don't feel any different really than years past other than a few aches once in awhile. My grandmother and Rose would of got along well her name was Rose too! Sounds like they believed in living their life to the fullest and thats what I plan to do to. I graduated later in life 1998. I still pay that student loan but thats okay! I am working with special needs population and thats what I wanted to do. Well just wanted to say thanks, gotta go to work. Trying to jump back into healthy eating this week some what I have a clam bake on Saturday.
Skyfirefly

WELCOME to PSI and SKYFIREFLY! We are glad you joined us! This is a great place for support and information. I have been posting here for over two years, and its been wonderful!