THIN: Yeah, I am skeptical of some dieticians... But, I agree with her that exercise is KEY. I know Rachel dances, but walking, running or something that is constant activity sustained over 30 to 45 minutes is going to burn some major calories. Anything that will help tone and build muscles will help too. She is probably getting the toning at the barr. Check out the articles on PCOS in the Dieting With Obstacles section. There are some good discussions and information to be found over in that forum. I recently started moderating there too, primarily for the Diabetes area, and have seen some of those articles.

BOB: You watch LOST? The whole family loves it...except me. I hardly watch any TV...

Hi Ladies,

It is Friday for me. We will be leaving for Nashville in the morning. I am looking forward to it. Should be a fun weekend.

DH won $200 last night at the Elks Club. That will help pay for our trip. Just hope I can control my eating. I saw a new number on the scale (not really new, just one I haven't seen in over 2 years). I would like to see it again on Monday. Hoping that is good incentive. The WW leader had a neat saying that might help some here:

Before you eat something, ask yourself 4 things:
1. How will I feel if I eat it.
2. How will I feel if I Don't eat it.
3. How will lI look if I eat it.
4. How will I look if I don't eat it.

If you stopped and asked these questions, you may not eat the food or if you do, you may not feel the guilt you normally have.

Thin, glad you have finaly found someone to take an interest and see what could be going on with Rachel. I will say, WW had definately helped me with portion control. Counting those points, makes you realize how you over ate before. My DD can't get over the point value of food she was eating that she thought was good for her. It takes a while to get your body used to smaller portions, but it does. One day of exercise will definately help her even though the dancing should be enough.

Bob, glad you got your glasses taken care of and free at that.

Monet, did you decide to go to the mountains?

Gator, Bob, Susan, Missy, good luck this weekend. We get good ole Spurrier. Haven't beaten them since he has been there, so Sat probably won't be any different.

have a great weekend, in case I don't get back here.

Well here we go with day one for Rachel. She had pb toast on my homemade bread and some fresh pineapple for bfast. She started the metformin last night and we'll see if she has any of the stomach upset that they warned her about. I told her to call me if she needs me. I also e-mailed her teachers to explain what was goin on and PLEASE let her go to the bathroom if she ask to, but don't mention it to her ( it would be so embarrassing!) The doctor told her that it would decrease her appetite so make sure she eats lean proteins and complex carbs like ww breads, pastas and veggies. Sound familiar? I am anxious to hear if their plans for these fitness/ nutrition/ health classes come through and how much it will cost! I do think it would be great for these kids to get togethr with others in the same boat and not feel so isolated.

Hi everyone,
I have been SOOOO busy and just will make this a quick post.

I went up to the Fl panhandle to visit my father for his 90th birthday. My other 3 sisters also came for the 3 days. We went up Monday and drove back Wed. I got home last night about 9 pm. My sister who lives here and I took all the food. We wanted him to have his favorite foods. He lives in a retirement center where they eat their meals in a community dining room. We had steak and baked potatoes and salad one night, with his favorite pie--chess. Then ham, squash casserole, country style green beans, biscuits and honey, and apricot roll for dessert. Not totally legal!!! But things he likes to eat.

Then the plumber came back this morning to pput some gizmos on a couple of faucets so it would pass inspectiion. The inspector came at 10 and I totally forgot about my workout appt. at 10!!!
Then I went to the grocery store because we are going up to Gainesville tomorrow for the weekend. My DS and her DH are going with us. We play LSU and it's a toss up about who is supposed to win that game.

Right now I'm feeling a little frantic with all the travelling I've been doing. Hardly home at all and things are getting a little out of control. I still have french homework today, french class tonight and I meet with my mentee also this afternoon. I didn't have time to walk!!

I haven't weighed. I suppose I'm up a little bit after the past 3 days. Oh well.

Monet--The game last weekend got out about 7 pm. It started at 3:30. Gator fans are, for the most part, pretty nice. Fairly classy, in my opinion. Definitely not any worse than a bunch of barking dawgs who have just left Sanford stadium there in Athens! So you had no more reason to be afraid than I would have to have been afraid if I had stopped off in Athens after a game there. Naturally, the traffic in any college town right after a game gets over will be bad!

Well, I need to go. Lots to do.

Where is everybody??

Tonight is our homecoming game and the team we're playing has not won a game this year. Maybe we can break our two game losing streak! Go Grizzlies!!

Rachel seems to be doing well with the new med. I've noticed her measuring out her portions. She asked for the measuring spoons this morning so she could measure her pb for her toast. Last night after dance she was not hungry, but I made her eat a piece of cheese with her pill so she would not get nauseous. I think I will have her take it with breakfast and dinner each day, so if she is not hungry in the evening it will already be taken care of. She takes her morning dose around 7am and we usually eat dinner between 5:30-6:30 so I think it will be OK. Does this sound OK to any of you?

Have a great day!! We need some Halloween smilies!!

Hi everyone,

I have been cleaning and still have so much more to do. After this, I will have to go out and tidy and sweep my garage. It is like a dumpster...sighh.

Jess is having a classmate over to play after school so I have a few things to get ready. Sorry I do not have time to post right now but just want to say "Hi" to everyone and will catch up whenever I can. Have a good day everyone!

Julia

All I can say is UGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! I hate football!! HAHA!