Hi Chickies,
Not too much going on today. Just watering the plants and things since we are breaking record heat here in Washington. Suppose to cool down a bit tomorrow though.
Hope everyone is doing good and having a relaxing Saturday.
toodles
Debbie

Hiya Peeps - we've been without phone or internet service since Thursday evening - amazing how you depend on both - thank goodness for cell phones.
I had my work laptop with wireless card but wouldn't dare use it to check in here as they over-monitor use - couldn't let anyone see my weight loss story.

This was good reflecting time to see what boredom can do and how it can be handled as I seem to always be communicating with someone mostly by phone but also online. I found myself opening the fridge more - making good choices but nonetheless dealing with the boredom with food. Today I have done some long overdue chores and I'm ready for the week. Couldn't swim because the phone guy was here - no strangers see me in swimsuit. He loved my gardens so i sent him on his way with enough seed and seed pods to get started.

Last night I had turkey brats with sweet potatoe fries - wow they were awesome. Can't wait for that meal again.

Glad to see you all again.

Move your bodies, drink you water and SMILE.

hugs to all,
Carol

Carol, so that's where you've been! No wonder I didn't see post by you. Glad everything is fixed and you're back with us.

I decided to make my own granola. The prices in the stores are ridiculous. It turned out pretty yummy! I also got to control what went into it and used lo calorie stuff to put in it. I'm going to try another one with different dried fruits in it. It's not alot of dried fruit, only 1/3 cup per batch. It's great to mix in yogurt.
toodles
Debbie

Hi all,

Busy day shopping today and just catching up on some things. Congrats to all the loosers and hugs if you need it.

Blessings,
Annie

Debie- which recipie did you use. DH wants me to try making granola too. Store kinds are so full of sugar

Julia, I posted the recipes on the recipe thread. I tried using honey on one, sf syrup on another batch and then I tried 1/2 and 1/2 of honey and sf syrup and I think that one turned out the best because it was easier to get it to clump together.
It doesn't take long to make and a whole heck of alot cheaper than the store brands!
have fun
Debbie

Evening everyone, Busy day today and I am pooped. Made ok choices, except for the peanut butter choco chip cookie that I had for morning snack. Hubby bought a pkg of 10 at the farmers market where we are venders this morning. I AM however proud to say he ate 8.5/10!

My knee has been causing me grief the past week. No ideas why it is bothering me. I think maybe if I am back tomorrow night in time I may go for a swim at the pool. I have it wrapped for now, but no idea if it will help.

ok, i have to run. Sorry no personals for tonight but I am just wiped out and all I want to do is lay on the couch and watch tv. tata!

Hiya everyone! My shoulder is at about 80% function now, and my knee is much better but I will have to have it scoped soon. I have been fluctuating weight-wise for the last few days, but it looks like I'll be down another pound when I do my WI.

I loaded up on fruits and veggies, and now that I am up and around, I will be able to start cooking more again.

It's going to be a busy weekend - my oldest sister is in town with her family for my niece's 13th birthday. I'll try to stop back by soon.

Good Morning all!
Just rolling out of bed here and eating some oatmeal and blueberries so I thought I would drop in. Not much going on. I made the zucchinni cake last night that was on the recipe page. It was still good although I left out the choc chips on top. Hubby loves sweets and in order to keep him out of my 100 cal pks I have to bake. He loves anything choc and hates zuchinni. I still don't think he knows HAHA

Toni: Yes it is a reward. My first tattoo was my reward for hitting 100lbs lost. Needless to say, my second tattoo is for the same thing LOL I almost feel like a fake when I look at it (Which I do ALOT since it is on my wrist LOL). Can I ask why your husband would freak? It took Steve a long time to warm up to the idea but he ended up getting one WITH me! You might be surprised I think it helped when his mom ( a 60yr old proper RN who attends church service 2 times per week) came home with one before he did *L* Now, there is only his dad left and we are working on him all the time to get one.

Anyhow gals, time to go and do some "clen up" in the kitchen and put away some laundry. Steve is working a few extra hours today (saving $ for our trip) and then we are going to my FAV aunts place for a BBQ (chicks helps me!! LOL). I am bringing lots of yum for me so it will be ok. Spinach salad and will allow myself whatever it is that they eat for meat. Blueberries, bran cereal and yogurt for dessert. I will survive!! My WI is tomorrow night *L*

Brenda_ good luck at the bbq. YOu can do it!!It will so be worth it tommorow night when you weigh in!!Be sure and drink lots of water today.

debbie- i think i am going to get the stuff to make the granola when i go to the store later in the week. I love it and sometimes need something a little sweet and crunchy.

brandnewme_ glad to know your feeling better..good luck at the weigh in!!

julia_ when do the kids start back to school there?? IM back fulltime now! My baby starts college on tuesday.

carol_ so glad your back..i missed you on here!

annie_ how are you hun?

I ended up with a sinus headache yesterday and didnt get to sew..Im off to sew now..the house is clean so i can enjoy sewing..cant do it if anything else is out of whack.LOL
I am starting to lift tonight..wish me luck!! Its been a few months and im sure I wont be able to do much today and will most likely feel it tommorow.
hugs
debi

Well today is a lazy day we woke up later and missed church then found my 16yr old had strep and wont be able to go anyhow.....

my gum/tooth is healing nicely....just hard on my other gums/teeth.....near it....since I can't brush as vigorously as I normally do (electric toothbrush) till it's completely healed. Hopefully by midweek it should be completely healed....and back to normal.

Good news my Army son is coming home for Labor day weekend! I can't wait! He will be home Sat-Tues morning....So I will have 2 whole days with him! I'm excited and glad! Hopefully I fill better this time when he leaves.

ttyl

Good Morning!

Carol-YEAH you are back, you were missed! I like the turkey cheddars from Hy-Vee! And love sweet potatoes. Sorry your phone and internet were down. Hubby would go crazy without it. We would of had to pack the camper and go somewhere that they had internet. He can't go a minute without it! It sounds like you got through your boredom with good choices. Take a swim today!

Debbie-the granola sounds yummy. I will have to get some stuff and try it. Thanks for posting recipe.

Brenda-sounds like you did well with the choc. chip cookies. Hope the knee is feeling better today.

Brandnewme-take care of yourself girl. Hubby had knee problems until he started losing weight. I know your will get better too. Keep your chin up!

Annie-How was the shopping? Did you buy anything fun? New clothes?

Catherine-How's the coat coming? Do you have it finished yet?

Debi- lifting weights? Yeah, good for you! Have fun sewing today!

Toni-Blueberries sound really good. I would have drove for them too!

Well, WI today was -1 lb. Yeah another one gone! A loss is a loss and I will take it. Especially with TOM this week. Well I better go push some water in. Not sure what exercise I will get in today. Young daughter and I will do something! Older daughter at work and hubby gone to bike with buddy. I need to find that motivation again. I have not been doing it much lately. I need to find something to motivate me. Any ideas? ? ? check in later, Penny

Bernice-glad to hear that the tooth/gum is healing. Yeah on the news of son coming home. I just talked to my ARMY son last night and he got promoted to a bigger job. He is excited! I have to be for him, but it sounds scary.

Oh I almost forgot, I talked to boss at salon where daughter got her hair done. She called me to let me know that the person who was at the register had the wrong price list for the stylist and daughter would be getting $42 back as she was over charged. Also since it didn't take well, she would redo it free. Daughter was very excited to hear that. She went yesterday afternoon and came home happy. School begins on Thursday! She can't wait! Thanks all for the ideas on keeping the color longer! I really appreciate it. Penny

Penny - that is great news on DD's hair crisis - I hope she learned how to deal with those situations from a calm mom. My mom was always over the top and I resolved not to be like that.

We have had a great day - we laid in the pool and listened to the race on the speakers. Shrimp with veggies for dinner - doesn't get any better than that! I also had turkey sausage links along with eggbeaters for the first time this morning - wow it was wonderful! Not quite as good as grilled sweet potatoe but still high up on the list as I am a breakfast eater (unhealthy kind).

Better personals next week - once I'm behind I can never catch up.

Hugs to all,
Carol

well last night DH & oldest DD had issues....DD's attitude got the better of her.....I tried to talk to her but you know young adult children have to figure things out for themselves! So she spent the night at her friends house and called this afternoon to ask her father if he would go alone with her to dinner (her treat) so they could talk! I love it! LOL they are gone now and I'm sure things will be fine! LOL just love seeing my kids make better choices in behavior. LOL

ok enough about me LOL just wanted to stop in for a second and share my joy.

I did go grocery shopping this week and got some better choices for meals......had to keep the cost down so not as much fresh fruits & vegies as I would like but will do for this week till my payday & I can go shopping for more! LOL

talk at you all later