Oh how I wish I could be happy, but too much tragedy and death, both in the States and here in Canada. Just found out there was an avalanche that killed 7 people today, within hours of the space shuttle disaster. All I can say is that after 9/11, I am so numbed to tragedy because it really exceeded my worst nightmares. However, the loss of life and the anguish of the families don't make it any less real or painful for anyone involved. My prayers and thoughts are out to all the families and friends left behind.... That being said, the most valuable lesson I have learned in the face of tragedy is to move forward bravely and live life to the very fullest extent possible, and that's what I intend to do.

Only 10 1/2 more hours left till I go home! OK, was that an icebreaker? Had some good news today, and yes Robin, I can so relate, I got my period today too--NO MEDS WHATSOEVER! Shhhh...don't tell my doc, he'd be having kittens by now Doesn't PCOS suck?

Hey Jiff! How about a combo of the water and protein, like chicken soup? Nice and warm and definitely fulfills to water/protein portion

taz, have fun on your new treadmill!

tammyfancy, I have PCOS, which is the daughter of diabetes. I supect you're on Glucophage? I am SUPPOSED to take Actos (another med designed for PCOS but I have been playing hooky!) I found the Glucophage just gave me the worst GI problems and I begged my doctor to give me something more humane. Actos is really a wonderful drug and I didn't suffer as much of the side effects. I hear you on needing energy, my daughter is 3 1/2 going on 13...this too shall pass....

Jancie, there's no chance in me harming myself, unless you count carpal tunnel from typing on the keyboard too much! I do security, just walk around every two hours and call in to let them know I'm still alive. Hours wise, 12 a shift is rough, especially overnight but it's OK because it's nice and quiet--a world of change from what my life is usually like!

Robin, my tags are still on my pants and I am not taking themoff until I am drned sure Ifit in them. I have also promised myself a nice new wardrobe once this fat leaves! Happy tag removal!

Miss, good way to start a month, a good going over by the doc to make sure you're in tip top shape for the challenge!

OH dyan, I agree, we've had too much of our fill of tragedy. God do a work out instead or call up a friend and talk. That alwasy makes me feel better

Ruth, that fruit salad is making me hungry! Can I get some take out?

SamsG, OUCH! Hope your back is much better. Did you see a chiro?

jenni-pooh, good to get off the shift, eh? if it came up here, I would like to take the day shift on weekends. But seeing how I'm the low girl on the totem pole...

Linda, I think you're a hero right now!

To everyone who query about the people who fit into size 2 or smaller, I know who they are : children. Anyone older than that needs to be hospitalized for eating disorders!

Sherrie, hoping and praying you get all this over with! And you can keep that virus to yourself, ya hear?

Have a good day everyone!

Just a fast hi to all,

I am GAINING weight! Aaaaaaugh!

So I hide my head in the sand til it passes. Hey Peach, hand me some of that Wellbutrin, OK?

My SIL (my DS's husband's sister) died early Sat morning, very peaceful, no pain, but had lingered unconscious for a long time. We will do the wake Monand Tues and bury Wed, that will make a hectic week! Everyone is holding together OK, I think having a long time "waiting" for the end, made it easier for her brothers to "let go."

For me, just want to stop eating all this sugar I've been grabbing for the last 2 weeks. Really, it's quite remarkable. For someone who is such a low carb nut, it's pretty amazing how much candy I've been eating! And corn muffins. And donuts. And pasta. Did I mention garlic bread? This stuff doesn't ever sound good to me now, I just feel crappy. I HAVE been exercising though, and, as I suspected all along, it is USELESS! HA! So there to all you exercise nuts. I probably have gained a little muscle, I know, I know. Just shut up if you are driven to tell me to keep it up, muscle weighs more than fat, it helps your metabolism, you burn more calories at rest, yada, yada. YAWN. Give me my couch back!

love, dottie

Morning Pooky and Dottie

Its going to be a nice quiet day here Coffee is going to be drank, sunday paper to be read, walk in the park to be taken, then all **** will break loose when we go visit the grandkids

They have been sick with the same thing Ive had the last week. I think someone coughed on our pizza last weekend!!!!! Because 4 of us came down with it 1 day after eating it!

Pooky, I dont know about you, those tags on those clothes are symbolic. I actually had a hard time taking them off and throwing them out!! Man did it feel good to put the clothes on! You will too, so keep up the good work!

Ok Dottie, I wont tell you that your building more muscle, and that all that exercise is doing you good

Good Sunday morning to everyone
Robin

Morning Ladies!!

Well, to all of you who read my post and did NOT understand--what I meant to say is that I have clothes in my closet that are at least one size--some of them two sizes--to small sorry fot the confusion--sometimes my brain works in its own little way!!

Dottiejon--I know what you mean about the sugar--to all of you who have not had sugar for a long time---do not even put a morsel in your mouth!!! We had a baby shower yesterday at my MIL's house--Tori stuck an M&M in my mouth--that led to me eating a piece of cherry cheesecake--then had popcorn last night just to even out the carbs--what gives??

I am making a promise to myself right now--I am back on track as of right this very minute!! I will not, and can not give in again!!

later-all--I need more coffee!!

mis

So I looked out the upstairs hall window this morning and told Harry my car had been stolen! It was there - just completely hidden in the snow! We had one of those gentle 24 hour "storms" that made the trees look absolutely gorgeous this morning!

Lucy and I are off to Kingston for Lesson 4 in Show Handling - somehow, I think we will not be stars of the graduating class! And frankly, my dears, I don't give a ****. This is not a fun class because of the people in it. The instructor is OK except she brings her boyfriend along with a very stupid German Shepherd who will never make it to the show ring on looks, let alone training. The dog, I mean, although the BF is not a winner either!

The scale is still in storage (two whole days!) and my BGL is leveling off. I've been doing Bernstein who allows about 30 carbs per day but have been going a bit over that. This diabetes thing sucks! Actually getting older sucks too but what are the options?

Have to go get on Harry's case about calling the "lad" to plow us out. This is ridiculous!

Sorry to be so kwabby this morning. Guess I got up on the wrong side of the bed. It's all Hershey's fault because she moved to my side when I got up for a pee at 3!

Good day to you,chicklets.
Miss-Glad to hear that your Dr. approvied of your WOE. And I must tell all of you. I wore a size "0", last night right before I got into the shower,[I had "0" on ]. Really can you imagine a size 2,4,6,8,even a size10???

Right now it is raining so hard I am thinking that it would be a good thing to start our Ark?

People I am having a grand time with my tredmill. I have been doing a 20 min. program and when it is done, so am I.
I will check back later,

O.K. Dottie-I won't tell you that you are building muscle, and that all that exercise is doing you good.

ANd Samsgrandma-wow 30+, gee that is great.

Frendship is a hug just
when it is needed.

Thank you God, for my friends.
Love Tazcat

Dottie - So sorry to hear about your SIL's passing. Sometimes I believe that lingering illness happens so that the loved ones can come to terms with the reality of death. It should be a comfort to you all that you were able to spend so much time with her, share special moments and express to her how much you love her.

Prayers and comforting vibes go out to you and yours.

Kel

Hi everyone and thanks for your kind welcomes...

I forgot to tell you that my name is Lori. I live in the SE corner of BC, actually we are the highest community in the province.

I see such a passion for your pets in your postings. They surely do imprint on our hearts. Ruthxxx...last weekend we had a dogsled race in our village and we needed more snow!! It sound like you have had more then enough to share

Dottie.. how awful that you lost your SIL. I did a lot of hospice care back in my nursing days. It was during that time that I really found my faith that there is a wonderful life beyond. With this weekend of loss, that faith brings me great comfort. I pray your faith can ease your heart..

I hope you all find something to grin about today...

GRIN..I don't think I've welcomed you yet. How nice to meet a fellow BCer. I used to live in Rossland and I thought that was pretty high...in altitude I mean. I'm trying now to think of someplace even higher...Fernie perhaps? It's all beautiful country. Now I live in the Fraser Valley and, although I have mountain views in the distance, it's not quite the same as living right on a mountain, is it?

Dottie I'm so sorry about your SIL. She sounds like a very brave lady. BTW, I'm with you re exercise. Give me my comfy recliner chair any day...but good for you for sticking with it.

Pooky, thanks for your kind words, but I can't imagine why you'd consider me to be a hero. I'm just plugging along like everybody else. Trying to combine Xenical with low carb. You're the one who deserves the praise. I'd never be able to stay awake all night. They'd find me stretched out on the floor.

TAZ ...I'm so impressed that you are using AND enjoying your treadmill. Personally, I can't think of many things that sound more boring. Well, my recumbant bike is pretty ho-hum which reminds me I haven't been on it in three days. I keep saying I will, but I never do. (sigh)

I just made a cake out of one of the Atkins cookbooks. It's not a very high cake but it seems light enough. I used ground almonds instead of ground hazelnuts because that's what I had on hand. I then made the Chocolate Buttercream recipe to fill it with but it sorta curdled and looked yucky. I folded in some whipped cream which greatly improved the looks of it. LOL I calculate that if I cut it into six servings, each one will be about 4.5 carb gr. Not bad.

Ruth, sorry about your snowfall. I well remember when we lived in the West Kootenays, waking up and not being able to see where the car was parked. Just a pile of snow. Usually the snow plow would have been by and buried it even deeper. Man, we got a lot of snow up in that country.
Have a nice Sunday, my friends. Stay OP.

sympathies on your SIL< dottie. and on your weight gain. but darlin, you're STRESSED!!! give yourself a break.

and pooky.. yes. i did think of the chicken broth route, but decided to wait a day or so... and my appetite is pretty much back. not sure that's such a good thing, though!!!

thank you ladies for keeping the snow up there! i really appreciate it!

not much for today. laundry. groceries, a quick run to the mall to get protein shake mix and found a sale at easy spirit. bought my first pair of boots in more than 10 years!!! calf length, with zippers. no gussets!!! THEY FIT THEY FIT THEY FIT!!!! i'm so thrilled!!!

and when i got home, i put on my knee support and went hiking with maggie louise. see?? i did it right, for once!!

OH. and i had a nice little face to face chat with peachie. she's still my beautiful sister. a bit tired, but beautiful.

mom and i are going out to dinner. nothing fancy. but at least we won't have to cook!!!!

love to all