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  • This is the SUGAR BUSTERS WEEKLY SUPPORT BOARD where all of you who are following this WOE, or are thinking about doing so, are welcome to come join in and be a part of our wonderful group.

    Other than finding support and friendship on this board, we also try to do something during the the week to add a little difference to our board.

    MONDAY-MOTIVIATIONAL MONDAY
    TUESDAY-TUESDAYS TIP & CHAT AT 9:15PM EST
    WEDNESDAY-WEIGH-IN WEDNESDAY
    THURSDAY-THURSDAY RECIPE DAY
    FRIDAY-FRIDAY FIT FACTS

    Please visit our LATEST BIO BOARD where you can learn more about everyone who is on this board:


    http://64.119.161.199/forum/showthre...?threadid=3773

    Please make sure you post your BIO on the LATEST VERSION of our BIO BOARD everyone!!!!


    Our DECEMBER 2001 RECIPE BOARD can be located at the link below:


    http://64.119.161.199/forum/showthre...839#post133441

    We have SEVEN INFORMATIVE BOARDS!!!! Please take a few minutes to visit them! New information is continually being posted, so please make sure you visit them often-make sure to visit our newest board, MY FAVORITE SB LEGAL FOODS at the link below:

    THE RECOMMENDED READING BOARD:


    http://64.119.161.199/forum/showthre...?threadid=2342

    THE TOOLS & TIPS BOARD:


    http://64.119.161.199/forum/showthre...?threadid=2344

    THE FOOD INFORMATION BOARD:


    http://64.119.161.199/forum/showthre...?threadid=2365

    MOTIVATIONAL & INSPIRING THOUGHTS BOARD


    http://64.119.161.199/forum/showthre...?threadid=2359

    and our newest board MY FAVORITE SB LEGAL FOODS


    http://64.119.161.199/forum/showthre...?threadid=5005

    We also now have a SB WEEKLY EXERCISE BOARD that you can log your daily/weekly exercises on:


    http://64.119.161.199/forum/showthre...threadid=11397

    WANT TO POST YOUR WEEKLY WEIGH IN INFO?? Go to the WEEKLY WEIGH IN BOARD below to post your stats!


    http://64.119.161.199/forum/showthre...threadid=11396

    VISIT OUR NEW SUGAR BUSTERS 2001 PICTURE GALLERY at the link below. You can upload pictures or post links to pictures on this board


    http://64.119.161.199/forum/showthre...threadid=10759

    NEWBIES! (aka new members) If you would like to REPLY to any of our threads, please hit NEW REPLY not NEW THREAD, then type your message in and hit SUBMIT REPLY. If you need to edit your reply, just click on edit located in the body of your post and make changes as you need to, then hit SUBMIT NOW.


    WELCOME!
  • GOOD MONDAY MORNING EVERYONE!

    Will post my usual morning post sometime later, but wanted to make sure I got our MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY done early in the morning, so here's my contribution for MM, there's two of them today:



    GET ENTHUSIASTIC


    Sincere and persistent enthusiasm can overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Whatever you're truly enthusiastic about will become stronger and more valuable in your life.

    Enthusiasm is contagious. It inspires and motivates. It is filled with energy and always coming up with new ideas. It looks for ways to be more effective.

    There are certain things you can get enthusiastic about. What are they? Are you taking full advantage of the power of your own enthusiasm, or are you keeping that enthusiasm hidden away where it does no one any good?

    Take a close look at successful people and you'll find people who are enthusiastic about what they're doing. There are things in your life about which you can be just as enthusiastic. Find them, uncover them, get them out in the open and enjoy the success that genuine enthusiasm will bring.

    -- Ralph Marston

    *************

    Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be cumbered with your old nonsense."

    ~Ralph Waldo Emerson~

    Have a wonderful day and a fabulous week!

    Debbie
    194/12?/129
    SB since 3/22/00
    Reached goal 6/10/01
  • Morning!
    It's only 6:30 in the morn. Yikes!

    Well, Debelli's motivational piece on Enthusiasm struck a chord with me today. I've been sick more than not for the past several months and hadn't exercised or paid a lot of attention to my eating plan. As I started feeling better last week, I decided to really get back on track. Started re-reading fitness magazines and stuff on the internet and got really excited--"ENTHUSIASTIC". I really, really want to do well and get myself healthier and stronger. I really feel good, like I can make anything happen. So, as the piece says, "Enthusiasm is contagious. It inspires and motivates. It is filled with energy and always coming up with new ideas. It looks for ways to be more effective." I can really see this with myself.

    Thanks Deb. Reading that piece got me even more "enthusiastic" about sticking with my goals.

    I had the weirdest dreams last night. I don't remember everything, but they involved THIS FORUM. Am I addicted to here or what??!! I even got up in the middle of the night, but resumed dreaming of this place. All I can remember is seeing the names of people from this forum. I'd also see the faces of those who've posted pics. It was very strange.

    Had a good day yesterday. I'm getting back into drinking my litres of water. I don't feel so bloated. Got in my half hour on "Ellie" the elliptical. Still very pleased I can do that whole half hour.

    I had come to the realization that I was an evening muncher--had to have my salty crunchy snacks while watching TV. The past couple of nights I've done my exercise while watching TV. When I'm done, I just want water or grab something good (last night was 3 mandarins). DH still has his chips and I will admit, I took 3 or 4, but that's all I wanted and I stopped! Really didn't want any more after that. So I guess I'm getting a double bonus with the exercise--it'll make me fit and help me lose weight AND it curbs my munchies which will also help me lose weight!

    We have unseasonably warm temperatures here. It's supposed to get to about 50 F today! At least we don't have to shovel any white stuff yet, but I really wanted to get the ice rink built! Can't rush mother nature!

    LAMAP take care of yourself. Your body needs proper sleep as well as exercise. I hope you can get back into a good routine soon.

    DEBELLI I really do like coming to the board. It does help a lot. I think I've found it a little easier this past week or so, cause not so many people are here, so it makes it easier for me to keep track. I will have to limit my time here tho. Well, limit my time on the computer. I don't get too much done--I'm a junkie I guess! So if I completely shut down the computer, I'm not tempted to sit down in front of it. But I will try to get here more often.

    The elliptical isn't that difficult to do, NOW!! When we first got it, I could only do 5 minutes on the 1st tension level. It took me about a week of adding on a few minutes each time to get to a half hour--still on first tension level. After about another week, I could do most of the built in programs--one goes up to #6 tension for quite a while. I'm not tempting that one any time soon. I'm doing a program that goes to #5 and I find that challenging enough. The machine goes to # 10 tension. You can do your own thing on it, not just the built in programs. I have a bad knee that I was putting a brace on to walk (outside or treadmill) but find I don't have to wear it with the elliptical. In fact, I noticed before I stopped exercising a couple of months ago, that my knee seemed to have gotten stronger and no longer bothered me. After 2 months of doing nothing, the knee hurts again, so I'm hoping to build it up again.

    Enough for now. Must be the new coffee making me chatty! Hope everyone has a GREAT MONDAY! I'll try to check in later.
  • Good morning everyone. I feel good this morning, and like Zanne, loved the quotes. I am enthusiastic, and it does make all the difference. Today I will share my enthusiasm with a friend.
    The other quote, about being done with the day, I will pass on to my 16 year old son. He got in trouble this past week-end, and I want him to take it in and then move on. As a footnote, although Geoffrey and I can get very upset when we hit those bumps with our son, I did not go off plan!!! That's the true test I think.

    I read The Glucose Revolution this past week. Got confused for about a day, then made a decision to simply stick with the plan from Sugar Busters. The Glucose Revolution has more flexible boundaries, and for now, I think I need more structure. But it was interesting reading, and I do feel more educated about this subject.

    I will read the board tonight, and hear everyone's news. Have a great day.
  • Morning Again

    Been a bit of a busy morning for me. Had to take Michael to school then rush back to be able to get in my walk, which I did in 46:45, not my best time, but not too shabby either. Took Lauren to school and have been on the phone and computer ever since. Can't believe it's almost 11am, and probably, will be Noon before I finish this post.

    Seems the scale is on an upward swing today, up 1.5 from yesterday, that means I'll go up a little more before coming back down sometime next week

    I submitted the 4 recipes I thought would be good for the agave syrup label. My BBQ SAUCE, FRUIT SMOOTHIE, BRAN MUFFINS & ALMOND GRANOLA, which I must say, the Almond Granola came out soooo good! It's to die for! I had 4 ounces this morning! Anyhow, I don't think she got my e-mail yet, but I'm hoping they are all okay with her. No price was finalized so I feel this was sent out somewhat blindly, but I hope all will be fine and this will just be the start.

    THEN, I was on the phone with FRED, this gentleman that owns this company that has the shirts that I mentioned about 3 weeks ago. He sent me one of the shirts that says DRIVE WITH CAUTION, YIELD, WALKER IN ROAD Being that I've sold T-shirts in the past, I was quite surprised at the wonderful quality of this shirt! I actually wore a white shirt the other day when I went to walk-something unheard of for me! Anyhow, I called him today to thank him and got into a discussion, blah, blah, blah and the bottom line is, he may be interested in having me rep his line down here in South Florida!!!! Another income possibility!! He's going to get some info down to me ASAP and I"m going to see what I can do with it locally-cross your fingers for me gals!!

    Wanted to let you know that I got an e-mail from ANN (AMSER). I think I mentioned her brother and SIL were in a car wreck a few weeks ago and he's been in the hospital due to this. Anyhow, here's her latest e-mail:

    Dear friends,

    Many of you know about the car wreck my brother, Johnny was in the weekend before Thanksgiving. Well, tomorrow he goes back into the hospital at 5am for surgery on his broken leg and arm. His leg is the biggest concern. There are many fractures in his shin bone, and damaged ligaments going into his knee. His knee is badly damaged. Of course noone knows what the future holds, but the Drs aren't sure how well his leg will recover and function as nornal. They anticipate the surgery lasting anywhere from 8-10 hours. Please, I ask you all to keep him, his wife, Amelia, his son, Chris who has been there with them to give them suppand, the rest of us - his family - AND the doctors etc who will be operating on Johnny, in your prayers. My brother has a long road ahead of him with recovery and rehab. We have truly been saddened by this.
    Thank you all for reading this and being such good friends.

    All my love,
    Ann


    She's hoping to be back on the board with us soon

    I also heard from QUILTER and she too is hoping to get back with us in the near future

    My Mom sent this to me today-too cute not to pass along:

    When I'm an old lady, I'll live with each kid,
    And bring so much happiness... just as they did.
    I want to pay back all the joy they've provided,
    Returning each deed. Oh, they'll be so excited!
    (When I'm an old lady and live with my kids)

    I'll write on the wall with reds, whites and blues,
    And bounce on the furniture wearing my shoes.
    I'll drink from the carton and then leave it out.
    I'll stuff all the toilets and oh, how they'll shout!
    (When I'm an old lady and live with my kids)

    When they're on the phone and just out of reach,
    I'll get into things like sugar and bleach,
    Oh, they'll snap their fingers and then shake their head,
    And when that is done I'll hide under the bed!
    (When I'm an old lady and live with my kids)

    When they cook dinner and call me to eat,
    I'll not eat my green beans or salad or meat.
    I'll gag on my okra, spill milk on the table,
    And when they get angry I'll run... if I'm able!
    (When I'm an old lady and live with my kids)

    I'll sit close to the TV, through the channels I'll click,
    I'll cross both my eyes just to see if they stick.
    I'll take off my socks and throw one away,
    And play in the mud 'til the end of the day!
    (When I'm an old lady and live with my kids)

    And later in bed, I'll lay back and sigh,
    I'll thank God in prayer and then close my eyes.
    My kids will look down with a smile slowly creeping,
    And say with a groan.
    "She's so sweet when she's sleeping!"
    (When I'm an old lady and live with my kids)

    There are a few new features on the board, check out SUZANNE'S STICKY MESSAGE for more details. Also, the direct link to the chat room has been removed, but you can still easily get to the chat room by clicking on CHAT. She's suppose to make it so we won't have to go through the entry room first, but I just checked and so far, that hasn't happened. Just hate going through there-people think we're rude if we don't stop to chat and just use it as an entry for our room.

    LAMAP, I commend you for getting in that 3 mile walk despite being overly tired-good for you LOL! ME stands for Middle Eastern-sorry 'bout that-hope you didn't wrack your brains too much trying to figure that one out.

    ZANNE, so glad you liked the MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY thoughts-I love RM's quotes-what insight that man has and boy, does he have a way with words!!! I, like you, seem to find that exercise curbs my appetite for quite a while. I may start out hungry, but when I get back that feeling seems to of disappeared. Yes, it's easier to reply to the board when it's slow-but that isn't always the case, so you do what you can, when you can-we all understand that it's not easy for everyone to come on every day and post a big message like I do-if I had a job, I surely would be able to be on here as much as I am.

    CRICKETT, I read the GLUCOSE REVOLUTION LIFE PLAN, the lastest book and found many things confusing. I read everything I can get my hands on but ultimately, it's up to us how to use the information that we read. I've done well with just following Montignac/SB and that's about what I'm going to stay with the rest of my life-as they say, if it ain't broke, why fix it!!!!

    Okay, I've GOT to get in the shower, the morning is almost gone!!!

    I'll check in later!

    Toodles

    Debbie
    194/122/129
    SB since 3/22/00
    Reached goal 6/10/01
  • Hi All,
    I've been MIA for about a week. Have been so busy that getting to the board was just impossible. I spent almost a whole day finishing the last of my major Christmas gifts. I went to a paint your own pottery place and did 3 items which I think my mother, son, and husband will like. Get to pick them up later this week, and am really hoping that they will turn out like I imagine them to be like.

    Spent the weekend up in Gainesville. Went to the big football game on Sat. afternoon and the VOLume was really loud. We were really inVOLved in rooting our team on. But it was like a mini-reVOLution on the field, and when it was all over our team lost. Actually, UT played great, and the Gators were beat on both sides of the line. So, I wish the VOLs good luck in Atlanta, and say that they deserved the win in Gainesville because they were the better team that day. It WAS an exciting game down to the end, and no one left the stadium early.

    Saw where Missy's team won the SEC west division. Missy, are you still doing SB? Haven't seen you on the board for a while. Congratulations on the LSU win, and my condolences to Fillise and . . . hmmm, I always get a brain cramp. I cannot, for the life of me, remember who that other AU fan is. Anyway, I know how disappointed you are, and my sympathies are with you. You have a nice coach and a nice little town there in Auburn, and know you bleed Navy and Orange.
    The Tigers may give the Volunteers a little run for their money as they have come on strong at the end of the season. I don't know who to root for on this game: the UT fans are probably the worst in the SEC in my opinion and the opinions I've heard from other fans as we've travelled to other venues. They are absolutely vicious (except for BOB, of course) when they win at home. And they often end up with Volsheimers disease at the end of the season when they do not end up in Atlanta; ie. "we really are the best, but we just inadvertantly lost a game at a bad time" routine. The Tigers are pretty good fans for the most part, friendly and gracious even in victory. However, there are some incidents, as happened at this weekends game! The funniest thing that ever happened to me at Tiger Stadium was when we were sitting in front of a VERY vocal LSU fan who used a ton of 4 letter words as he screamed against the Gators and for the Tigers. At the half time I casually got into a conversation with him, and remarked that I could tell that he was an English major there at LSU. He got my drift and graciously apologized for his language and was a gentleman from there on out.
    Anyway, if I HAD to pick a team, I guess I'd root harder for UT because they have a greater chance to get to the RoseBowl, and that would make the SEC look all that much better. I always pull for SEC teams, no matter who, when they are not playing the Gators or another SEC team, no matter what I think of their fans or their coach! It's just the SEC that I want to come out on top.

    Our hot water heater broke and we are WO hot water so am waiting on the plumber, who will be coming sometime this afternoon, I hope. So, I'll have to miss my scheduled workout today. I've been eating just OK. Eating out is always harder, and I have not been 100% OP. Back on the wagon today, though. I've succeeded at keeping the VOLume of food just right, though, and have not left any meal feeling stuffed. I just stuck to appetizer sized portions when we went out for dinner this weekend.

    I got to use my French today when a client came into the crisis pregnancy center. She was from Haiti and spoke mostly Creole, which is similar to French. I was actually able to have a simple conversation with her, regarding setting an appointment, the time, etc. Hooray for me!

    Well, gotta go. All you non-sports fans, thanks for being patient with my discussion with my SEC friends.
    I'm going up to Gainesville again this Wednesday for a big basketball game-Gators vs. Mich. St. Will be a good game, I hope. It's nice to have a team that is good in more than one sport.

    Take care, all, and have a great SB day.

    PS. BTW, Where is SparkleScamp?. I have really missed her on the board. She is a good writer and I always enjoyed reading her posts.
    SPARKLE, where are you?
  • EVENING EVERYBUDDY!!!


    GATOR Wasn't that a great game? From start to finish, it was so exciting from my seat up on the TV screen, and I can't even imagine being right there smack dab in the middle of all the SWAMP CABBAGE
    And just so you know? I'm all blow about not pulling for FLA in a game where they are representing the SEC...but it's a different storey when they play in the conference!!!
    Great description in your post...VOL-BULOUS!!!!

    ZANNE If you're having dreams about this bunch, I can almost promise you a nightmare when you got to my face!

    DEB Tell Eli that's ok if he can't do the extra 40%, but if he can pull it off, great....T SHIRT VENDOR???? there is no end to your talents...?????
    I only bought PITA, but I was sniffing everything..I'll inquire about your pizza seasoning and let you know...

    LAURIE After the holidays, we have to plan our little get together..of course, that will be season and working at a hospital, I can appreciate not having any free time! But sooner or later, we WILL get together...

    HEY...CRICKETT!!! Did I miss just where it is you live? I know near Ashville, but where?

    Marie I haven't tried the LATKES but I agree, they sure do sound good. I thought about changing to those instead of HUMMUS as I was fixing it last night...

    I'm off to fix SKEETER a little supper...I'll check in later.

    BOB
  • Good evening ladies!

    Had a great day - hopped right back on plan after my few MINOR drifts off plan this weekend. It feels so good - eventhough I still look the same - I feel skinny!!

    GATOR: I posted this past week for the first time in a long time! I started back OP last Monday. I wrote to you on Sunday - so go check it out! I know it's hard for you to pick a team to root for - being that you love The BOBster and me soooo much! But, you know who I'm rooting for! GEAUX TIGERS! I mailed off my form so that we will get our Sugar Bowl tickets if we win! That's the only bowl game we will make - didn't choose any other ones. It's the easiest being that it's right there in New orleans and we wouldn't have to travel. I'm off but my hubby has to work New Year's Eve and the day after. So, we are really hoping for a win this weekend!

    Well, I've got to run - I'll talk to you ladies tomorrow!! Have a great day tomorrow!

    Missy
    284/271.5/170 (up 1.5 today)
  • HEY...Pssst...IT'S ME AGAIN....BOB



    HEY....MISSY!!!! What luck is this???
    I'm promoting a win this weekend too!!! GO VOLS.....BEAT L S U !!!!!!
    "HOLD THAT TIGER....HOLD THAT TIGER....




    BOB
  • hi everyone,

    went to x-mas party at work on sat.night. Now everyone has seen me at work and they all know i lost 50lbs. Well i guess the scrubs i wear everyday must hide some of the loss. I wore a black halter type top black pants and a long jacket. I was not prepared for the reaction i got from everyone. it felt good hearing all the praise but you would think that they had not seen me in months. they were still talking today. bkmomma looked very hot herself. her pants were falling off her. Well went for walk today the first time in a week it felt good i walked 8 miles in 2hrs My mom made german christmas cookies today there are currently 180 cookies sitting in my kitchen iam taking them to work and giving some as gifts i can resist any sweet but these are killing me these are my most absolute favorite thing in the whole wide world i have waited fro these cookies since last year they are leaving my house tomm. I told my husband if he wants some he better take some when iam not looking and then hide them from me well i did eat one when i came home from my walk iam staying out of the kitchen the rest of the evening.


    bye for now
    susan
  • Good Morning
    Well, I think I'm getting into a routine! Whoo Hoo! I can come here early in the morning (6:00)after DH goes to work and before DS gets up; My elliptical I do when DS goes to bed. Still have to try to keep away from the computer in the day or nothing would get done!

    Had a good day yesterday. Seems everything is coming together: the eating, the water, the exercise. I feel so much better. I've also NOT stepped on the scale the past couple of mornings! I'm usually on a couple of times just after I get up. Hope I remember tomorrow for WIW!

    CRICKETT I have read the Glucose Revolution and the newer Glucose Revolution Life Plan. They got me more confused too. Debelli's right, we all just have to find the way that works for us. Sounds like you've figured out what will work for you. I know I eat only about 75-80% OP, but I'm ok with that. I don't feel bloated anymore, and if I want to try a little bit of an "illegal" food, I do; but just a taste. Then I don't feel deprived which can send me on a binge of lots of illegal stuff.

    DEBELLI How very exciting for you to have these business ventures come your way! I hope you do very well with them. The poem your mom sent was great. I'm gonna have to pass that on.

    GATOR I hope your hot water tank is fixxed! Kind of a pain to have to boil water for everything. I'm not into college ball, but your enthusiasm about it gives me a smile.

    BOB Nope, no nightmares!!!! It would have to be something really, really scary. I just had this sense of someone needing help.

    FRUIT You're really on a roll coming to the board! Glad you had a good day and are feeling good!

    ZSU WOW! 50 lbs! WAY TO GO! And 8 miles in 2 hours. That's great. Good for you in keeping away from the cookies. Sometimes when you see someone everyday, you don't notice really how much they've changed. So since your coworkers see you every day in scrubs, it didn't really register with them how much you lost till they saw you in your sexy clothes.

    Look at that. I'm all caught up. I hope everyone has a wonderful day!
  • Morning Ladies! I just have a quick minute to post. Well, went to Dr. yesterday afternoon and had to meet the dreaded scale! But was suprised to see I was down a pound and that was mid day so I was happy! Got the Christmas lights up Sunday afternoon. DH did a great job with the icicle lights!! He usually moans and groans but he wasn't too bad this year! Sure is warm here to be christmas time! It's been in the 70's. Hard to get into the spirit with weather this warm. Hope everyone has a great week! I'll check in later!
  • Tuesday
    Boy, I've been so busy I haven't had time to check in.

    Its been nearly a week since I posted!!

    Hope everyone is well, haven't caught up on reading posts yet.

    We are doing well, scale still fluctuating - up 1, back down, etc....

    We've had one of those stomach bugs going around the house, just hoping I don't get it. Still haven't got x-mas shopping done, just not in the mood.

    Gotta run, just wanted to check in.

    Ya'll be good!

    tv
  • Evening All

    Couldn't get on the computer before now. Woke up this morning to find myself after going to be early, still tired and having absolutely NO DESIRE to go walk. I NEVER miss walking on a Tuesday, but I did today-bad me! Got ready and Eli and I took his daughter to the mall and lunch before rushing back home to go p/u Michael and then Lauren from school. Had to make a new recipe for Avis, which is what I just finished doing-LEMON MUFFINS-they're still hot, so haven't tried them as of yet. The other recipe she didn't take was the BRAN MUFFINS, only because she already had a BM developed, which then gives me the okay to post it for all of you on the recipe board (when I get a chance). It's really good!!! Anyhow, I have a little while before I have a meeting at the school, so thought I better get in a post before you all thought I up and died on you!

    Scale is up again today, 4lbs up from my low-hoping to see a trend reversal before hitting 124 and before next week! I know I go up like clockwork, but who says I have to like it!

    BOB, if TENN wins they'll be playing the CANES in the ROSE BOWL! Too bad you won't be home-I'd invite you to come to my house to watch the game so we can kill each other Hope your team makes it-at least I know we'll be watching the tube at the same time!!! So, this ME place had WW pita? How did it compare to the pita from Daily Bread??

    FRUIT, keep up the up-beat attitude, it not only makes you feel good, but me too!!!

    ZSU, sounds like you were the hit of the party and your outfit sounds great! Doesn't it make you feel good to receive such great compliments. AND, you know there will be more to come My goodness girl, 8 miles-that's wonderful! Soon, you can walk down to see me in Miami Hope the cookies didn't get the best of you-I know the feeling, when my Mom or Lauren makes the Mexican Wedding Cookies (called by other names too), it's hard to resist, but so far, I've been able to each time they make some!! Will reply to your e-mail tomorrow, just haven't had much time.

    ZANNE, good to hear that things are going well and that you are feeling so good-always makes me feel good when I hear/read things like that

    NASCAR, sent out those samples of agave syrup for you today-please let me know when you get them

    TV, glad to see your post, even if only if it's a few lines, just to let us know you're still connected-hope you don't get sick!!!!

    Okay, back to the kitchen to clean up my mess. I'm not sure if I will be home in time for chat to start,though I should be, but if not, I should be able to get in sometime before we usually end. Not sure if anyone is planning on showing, but I'll pop in and see if anyone is in there. SUZANNE did change it so when you click on the link to get to the chat room, it will ask you which room you want to enter, just click on the SUGAR BUSTERS ROOM and viola, you should be able to get right to our room. Here's the link for the chat room:

    http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/vbchat.html

    And of course, as much as I'd like to forget it, TOMORROW IS WEIGH IN WEDNESDAY!!!! I wish you all lots of luck! Personally, I'm dreading the scale-I am so bloated it's not funny!!!

    Have a great evening!!

    Debbie
    194/122.5/129
    SB since 3/22/00
    Reached goal 6/10/01
  • HiHo all! It's me!

    I have missed you all so much!

    Last week I was just hurting too much to type, was just hanging on til my doctor's appointment. Then the computer developed a problem. I'm computer illiterate so had to wait for gd to get over a bug she had before she felt like messing with it. She had to reinstall everything. So we are in business again.

    Went to doctors and had good news/bad news. Good news I lost another 4#, not impressive but I didn't gain! Then I have beautiful numbers! My cholesterol is 165, triglycerides 90, HDL 78, VLDL 16, LDL 69. Tests also confirmed rheumatoid arthritis which I knew. Bad news, I do have peripheral neuropathy in my feet and am being referred to a neurologist. But best of all, he said I could take my Celebrex again. Am so glad!!!!!! Is leaving me on stomach meds to help with stomach. Seems like you need one med to be able to take another med!! So I am definitely on the mend.

    Thanks DEB for your nice email. Made me realize that the computer has been up for two days and I haven't got my daily fix of the Board!!

    I have been to the nursing home, hanging of the greens in church, children's program in church, finished that Christmas tree and put up a couple of other decorations. So I am getting back to normal.

    I did not read the back board pages I missed but did get to this page. Some poor misguided soul wants LSU to lose. Tsk, Tsk, Tsk that is not nice! Of course they will win!!

    Take care all, sef.