Good Morning everyone and I mean EVERYONE! WOW!

This is absolutely amazing. Every time I come to this board there are more and more new faces! This is so great.

I don't have a ton of time so this will be quick. I just wanted to say hello to the newest members (Phillym and Denise). I'm so glad you've joined us. Phillym I also have an Orbitrek and I love it.

I hope I get more time to post later. Work has been crazy. It sounds like everyone is doing great and everyone is very motivating. Thanks for being here.

I'll be back later I hope!

How exciting...our little group isn't so little anymore! This is so neat! Maybe we're all getting Spring Fever of sorts!

Everyone is sounding great with their little goals! I have a little one now...I want to lose 8 pounds in a little over two weeks. Hmmm maybe 4 pounds a week is a little extreme! But at least I want to get below 200. Then, I'll "only" have 45 pounds to my goal by December 12. Ha! ONLY!!! It'll be okay!

I'm a bit busy at work too, and I'll definitely post again later. I have to share this great dessert I had! Have you ever heard of Entenmann's baked goods? They're usually sold around the Little Debbie snacks in grocery stores...anyway, we all know how great their chocolate chip cookies are...or shall I say, "chocolate hip" cookies, because they're so full of fat (but they're so yummy!). Anyway, they make these coffee cakes like apple and cream cheese..I got the cherry cheese coffee cake..and it's SOOO yummy! It tastes like rich cherry cheese cake!! And it's fat free! I couldn't believe it! Once slice (it's small, but rich!) is about 100 calories, no fat! Comes out to 1 or two points if you're on WW..I think...I lost my point finder! Anyway, we all deserve dessert that's not jello, so reward yourself!

It's so bad to reward yourself with food, but hey, it works for me!

I'm getting the major munchies..I gotta whip out my carrot sticks now before I get into trouble!

Hi everybody!

I'm guessing everyone has been out enjoying Spring! I know I have! Had a wonderful Sunday out hiking in the PA gamelands with my honey and our dogs. What a workout! My buns my not be made of steel yet, but I sure felt the burn!! :-) I went to the gym this morning and did my workout and felt great afterwards. I'm starting to get the hang of this!

Don't have much time but wanted to wish everyone well! Deb, don't worry about your minor Mc-D's slip...you're still on the right track!

Good luck everyone!!!!
Have a great week!

womaninlove

PS GIRLIE: YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!! :-)

My eating has been great today. I had a tuna sandwich for lunch and a slim fast bar this afternoon. I'm not following the SF plan, but I find the bars a good sub for when I get in the mood for chocolate. I also go to www.slimfast.com where you can log your current and goal weights and chart your weight loss and log your food in a journal. It's free, so it's not bad.

I went home for lunch (dinner) and my BF had dinner ready! Well, they were left overs from this weekend, but it's a start for making dinner! I had a big plate of asparagus, new red potatoes, brussel sprouts and some organic pasta I made on Saturday. I had two peanut butter flavored rice cakes for a little dessert!

And now I'm back at work and of course I have the after-lunch munches so I'm having carrot sticks and I've got a few pretzels for later. Veggies are so filling and good for you. I really don't like carrot sticks all that much, but I pretend to!

Hope you're all having a great evening! I'm so glad I did my workout this morning...I have a "free" evening to get ready for class tomorrow and get to bed at a decent time!

Girlie

Hi Everyone!

I did get on my cardioglide machine today & did 30min. I worked a little on my arms but I'll have to start with lighter weights until I can build up my strength. I have managed to walk 3.13 miles today so it's been a good day. I have done good with my points today so I am happy with that.

Womaninlove thanks for the encouragement about the McD's "incident"..LOL. I am ok with it. I didn't get really mad at myself because I had like 16 banked points so actually I was ok. I was just upset that I blew 20pts on a stupid meal.

Girlie, you've done really good today! You go girl!

Rose nice to see you...

Denise, Emmy, Philly, Pogo hope you had a good day...

Have a good one!
Debbie

Hi Everyone! I didn't give myself anytime to argue with my brain on whether I should exercise today or not!! I got up ate breakfast and put my tape in and felt great afterwards!!

I am doing well with my eating as well and I got my hair done today which made me feel much better about myself.

I think all of you on this thread are such an inspiration to me. I always tell myself if they are exercising I can too. Hey whatever it takes to get me off my lazy behind I try it.

Hope everyone has a great afternoon!

Hey, all! I had a burrito for lunch...but the bad part was this cookie that I was "conned" into at work! But I'm vegging out for the rest of the day..of course I have my carrot sticks! Then, I'll be at the gym after work tonite so I'll be okay. I didn't have time for breakfast this morning but I had a short break between my eye doctor appointment and class so I went to CVS to look for a snack. Boy, was I tempted. I almost bought a slim fast bar, but I found these Health-something brand soy bars. They are next to the SF/Jenny Craig/energy bars, and I tried one. It was really gross. I took a bite and threw it away, and I don't throw food away very often! They have these VeryFine brand Fruit20 things...it's flavored spring water that isn't very sweet..it's calorie free/sugar free/non carbonated..I got the Lemon flavor and drank it down and that kept me full until lunch. If you have a problem getting all your water in like me, it's a good idea.

Otherwise, I'm just here! I really like burritos. I got this one at a burrito joint, so who knows how much fat and stuff was in it...but I always give myself something filling for the day and pretty much veg out for the rest of the day, like a few pretzels or the almighty carrot sticks...I've been trying to wokr on my water intake. For some reason, I tend to drink more if I have a sports bottle cap rather than a regular bottle..so I've been keeping one with me all the time.

Anway, I feel like I took a day off from the gym because I went yesterday morning. I'm going tonite..I'll see if I can do 45 minutes on the elliptical again. I have my contacts back, Rose, so I'll let you know if they make a difference rather than being blind!

Deb: I think it's okay to treat yourself sometimes (the McD's Incident). Have you tried a Garden McSalad Shaker with vinaigrette? 2 points and very filling!

WomaninLove: I'm surprised you're not here!!

Where are all y'all??!! You better be at the gym, but if not, you'd better not be eating!!! Ha..just kidding...no, really...it would be cool if you could let us all know that you haven't been sucked down into a whirlpool of chocolate!!!

Girlie

Girlie you are too funny...I was thinking of eating something chocolate today too but, I sliced up some strawberries & ate them with a little cool whip (I love the stuff!!). I was proud of myself for resisting the chocolate.

I am doing good. I was planning on doing my tape tonight but, my VCR broke so that went out the window. I will do my cardioglide machine instead. I'll do my 30min and work on my arms some more. I want to try to fit in 30min worth of structured exercise everyday in addition to my walking.

Hopefully everyone is having a good day. Pop in and let us all know how you are doing.....

Talk to you all later....
Debbie

That's funny..I just had sliced strawberries for dessert on Sunday night and yes, with Cool Whip Free..I love that stuff! You know, it's also good with a little bit of Hershey's syrup drizzled over it. The Hershey's chocolate syrup is fat free, and you can just use a few dribbles to satisfy your chocolate cravings! I have major chocolate cravings!!!

I ate this bad cookie...you guys ever have potlucks at work, or someone brings in treats and they practically force them on you? This one was a little sugar cookie, shaped like a bunny, with pink frosting and M&M eyes...it was looking into my eyes, saying..."eat me!"..and I did...starting with one ear, the other ear, then the head.....

oh my....

carrot sticks, here I come!!!!

Oh, Debbie, I like your new avatar!

Girlie

Have any of you tried this? My local video store rents them out for free, so I'm going
to try it out to see if I like it. I'll let you all know if Billy Blanks is as tuff as he says he
is!!!!

He might be no match for the GirlieMaster, Queen of the Ellipticals, mother of Winston,
the fierce kitty, and fearless carrot stick muncher...


BRING IT ON!!!!!!!!!

Ha..sorry..I guess I'm bored!

~G~

Girlie, don't even go there about the chocolate. My great weakness. Did you know the cool whip is also really good with sliced bananas??? LOL (ask Denise, she'll tell you how often I eat that ).....Hey, I didn't realize the hershey's syrup is fat free. How many points??? I'll have to check it out....

I haven't done Tae bo but I know Denise has & she says it kicks your butt......Have fun

TTYL....
Debbie

I think that should be my middle name! What's up with chocolate?!!! I should start a chocolate lover's thread!

But yeah, the syrup is fat free, and I think it also comes in reduced calorie. I'm sure it would be one or two points per serving. I'll check my bottle tonite and see. The stuff that's really bad is the chocolate fudge syrup, the really thick kinds. This syrup is thin, but awesome on some FF frozen yogurt or in milk or mixed with cool whip free, or if you're like me, take an Aunt Jemima Low fat waffle (the BEST tasting!) and put a tablespoon of Cool Whip free on top, and drizzle a bit of sugar free, low calorie syrup or a bit of the chocolate syrup..mmmm....

Or if you want to really be daring, use two low fat waffles and put half a cup of FF frozen yogurt in between them with a tad of the chocolate syrup... and take a big bite!!!

Okay, the carrot sticks aren't working today. I only have 3 left!!!

Carrot stick tip: put a tad bit of water inside the sandwich bags to keep the carrots moist and bright...

Anyway, I'm getting even more hungry now...for dessert!!!

Girlie

Hey Girlie I hear that the chocolate graham crackers with FF coolwhip sandwiched inside them are good too. You freeze them and they are suppose to taste like ice cream sandwiches. I think they are somewhere around 2 points for those doing weight watchers.

I think I might give these a try this weekend. I will let you know if it is any good.

Deb so sorry your vcr broke and you couldn't do your tape. Just your luck huh? Is the cardioglide a pretty good workout. I think I know what they look like I just have never tried working out on one.

I use to have this non motorized treadmill which meant I had to do ALL the work of keeping my feet moving. I sold that sucker in a yardsale cause the belt kept slipping. I do have a motorized treadmill now though but i just get so bored starring at the same wall. I guess I could put it in front of my window and wave at the neighbors as they go by.

Girlie you eat those carrot sticks that poor bunny cookie you ate today is probably starving. LOL Love the way you describe how you ate it one ear at a time

Sorry to ramble. See ya.

Girlie-- I'll have to jot down those dessert ideas. They sound good I hope you enjoyed your cookie. Hey once in a while is not going to break you as long as you fit it in.

Emmy-- the cardioglide is a pretty good workout. My machine has 9 resistance levels so you have a lot of room to grow into. I started with the 1st level because it's been a long while since I do it. I used to be able to do an hour but I didn't stick with it too long. 30min I can fit into my schedule and do on a consistent basis. Can't wait to get my VCR this weekend. I love that tape!!

Have a good one!
Debbie

Hello ladies...

I feel like I've been away for so long! I did not work out today because I had the best night's sleep I've had in ages and just thought I deserved to sleep in for once! I will be back to the gym tommorrow morning!!!

Girlie: you crack me up! I too was faced with a smiling bunny cookie!! I don't know if you guys have Eat-n-Parks where you are, but I eat there a lot and they make smiley cookies. For Easter they make Smiley Bunnies! I did not buy one but was given one for unwittingly filling out a survey in the resturaunt! I resisted and saved it for my huney, but I did have a ff Krusteaz brownie when I got home! Yummy!

I think a chocolate lovers thread would be popular, but it would just make me want it even more (if that's possible!) The waffle treat sounds divine!

Hope everyone is doing well...I agee with EMMY...I feel like if you guys are all exercising, I better move my butt! So, thanks to everyone for all of the inspiration to keep moving!

womaninlove