Good morning. I'm back to very early awakening. Of course a two hour nap yesterday afternoon probably caused that. I guess I'll just live with it.

I really have nothing to say so I'll just start us up and go make the coffee and hug my Hershey. After a shot of caffeine, I'll be able to chat.

Good morning, Chicks~~

Not quite awake yet. Can't do caffeine, so I'll go grab my shower. I should be able to form a coherent sentence after that.

Back in a bit

**I'm back. DD just announced that she's dropped 2.5 pounds since she started Phase I on Tuesday morning.

Saturday, DD and I are headed up to the mountains for the fall shearing at a friend's farm. Should be lots of fun.

Not much else going on.

Hope everyone has a great day on the Beach!

Mamacita

Morning lovely ladies!

Wow It has been some week! I am totally off of plan and I have blown it! I was down to one lb shy of 180 and then my airman came home..after that I just got kicked off the wagon! The night he got home we went to chiles for dinner well since he was paying and only had a larger bills I decided that I would leave tip I had some smaller bills, I get my wallet out of my purse and get out the money and start talking to the waiter and Derek, and my mind flopped and I forgot to put it back in my purse so the next day I go to pay for a gift and my wallets not their! So I call up to the place they were total jerks, and have been under tons of stress trying to cancel and replace credit cards, checks, and debit cards, and licence you name it. Other then my misfortune I had a great time with my soldier but like always bittersweet when he has to leave again...

So here I am back to phase one for a fresh new start. I was wondering is tomato soup allowed on phase one?

Ruth-Your doggie is sooo cute!

Mamacita- I can relate!

To the rest of you ladies to come I hope you all have a great OP day! Remember tomorrow is FRIDAY!!!! The weekend can't come soon enough for me !

Morning Chickies,
Gosh, Airman's Angel (sweet!) I hope whoever found your wallet has second thoughts and returns it, without running up your cards! Hope you get it all straitened out.

Ruth, Hershey is so adorable, I know you are going to be at a loss while she's away. How's Lucy and her puppies doing?

Mamacita, hope your coffee is better than mine this morn! I tried out my expresso maker and YUK! Tastes nothing like Starbucks - I'll have to pick up a cup when I'm out later.

Still going strong staying OP this week. Following the plan in the book is making it a lot simpler for me. My mom and dad went back to Phase 1 this week, too, after being in the Midwest for 2 weeks, I'll have to stop in and see how they're doing. The scale shows I'm down 1 1/2 lbs. since Monday.

We are having some unbelievably gorgeous weather lately! I've been spending as much time as I can outside. Jake's allergies are really bothering him, though. On today's plan, I have to go grocery shopping this morning, and I want to get some ice pansies planted in the front garden. The "plan" calls for grilled steak for supper, but I'm substituting flounder instead.

Thought for today - - Twinkies is filing for bankruptcy!

Good morning!

Hope everyone has a great day at the beach! I had to substitute one dinner for another last night because of DS football game! But the second dinner was OP so I feel ok. Sleeping the best sleep ever since Monday. Feeling a little lethargic but I imagine that should pass. Got to get walking or exercising though! Maybe that will help with the lethargic feelings.

The cookies lost the battle when I threw them in the trash last night. Why DS hasn't ate them I don't know but they couldn't stay. Cookies are a weakness for me.

Have a great day everyone!!!

Ruth, I can actually see Hershey's eyes!!
I'm glad you had a nap yesterday... I'm sure it was much needed.

Mamacita, congratulations to your daughter!
Sheep shearing is fun to watch, isn't it? There's a place right in the middle of Ottawa called "The Experimental Farm". http://www.friendsofthefarm.ca/ They have lovely gardens and farm animals and stuff. We're able to see the shearing done there.
I really love seeing the sheep dog trials. Those little dogs are so smart.

Angel, sorry about your wallet episode, but glad you had a good time with your honey!

Cottage, are you serious about Twinkies!? Bizarre. Next thing you know, it'll be Krispy Kreme. (that name makes me heave)
Did I detect a note of sarcasm in your voice when you asked me the other day if I'm going to become a gourmet cook?
Stay OP, hon! You're doing great!!

Anchor, the lethargy will pass. You may get a headache, too... hang in there!!

I'm having lunch with a girl friend today, then going to the theatre this evening with some friends. My kingdom for a week alone.
Not to complain about the weather or anything (although it's what we Canadians do best), but two days ago the furnace was running, and today I'm running around opening windows to let some heat out of the house!

Oh anchor I can relate to the cookies laying around! The ones DD made Sunday were taunting me until finally DH ate them all Tues. I can't figure out what took him so long! lol Usually if there are cookies in the house he will eat them all right away. Temptation that's what it was but I didn't give in!lol
Ruth ... She looks so sweet! Yea the nap probably did it for ya!

Mama.... Wake Up!!!!!! teehee That is me in the morning. I may be up but don't engage me!

Airman's Angel.... You tell him I said thank you for serving our country and defending my freedom! I'll keep you 2 in my prayers! I also pray you either recover your stuff or that there is no cc expenses you get stuck with! Great job gettin back in it with all this goin on.

cottage... Way to work it girl! We are havin awesome weather here as well. This time last week we were all batten down for Ivan! Thank goodness he is gone and we are safe. But oh the aftermath of those who were not as fortunate! (lot's of prayers for them)

Ellis... Sounds like a fun day planned!

To all the chicks to come have a great OP day! Let's all decide now to not be blown off the beach by the weekend! I got a lot done in my livingroom yesterday. It is starting to look like we live here! I must say I do love the stone fireplace with the harth! I love sitting by the fire without having to sit on the floor! I'm off to the doc today still tryin to get my knee better from my accident last year. Hoping to start exercising one day if they could ever get it to stop hurting long enough! lol Take care all!

Back and that feels better. I am definitely a caffeine addict and feel flat without it.

I'm with you on the dumb weather, Ellis. Do I put away the summer stuff or leave it out a while? It's actually sort of muggy this morning. I want REAL fall after such a psuedo summer!

Airman's Angel, it sounds to me that someone got a really big tip. What peckerheads! Tomato soup may or may not be allowed, depending on the ingredients. The Guide says it's "good" but watch out for cornstarch in it.

Mamacita, congrats to your DD! Hey, are you going to take pics when you go to the shearing party? Do you just watch or participate?

Cottage, thanks for the reminder re the ice pansies. I will see if I can get some when I'm in town this afternoon. My Naked Ladies (fall crocus) are in bloom right now but I need more colour.

Anchor, good work tossing your cookies, so to speak. Cookies are my weakness and our darn local market has started turning out wonderful oatmeal ones. So far I've resisted although they sure smell good when I go in there for the paper.

Bamiegirl, it sounds like we have twin knees. So fast to screw up and so long to heal! The fireplace and hearth sound wonderful for fall days.

I'm feeling a little "off" these days. The sleep patterns are still screwed up and I don't have my usual zip. However, today is my "relief" day when Jane comes to stay with Harry. Rather than shop for four hours, I am going to the Gananoque Casino for lunch with a friend and then will play the slots for a while. It should be relaxing - and I can sit down! We have a rehearsal tonight with blocking so I need to have my damned knee functioning well, not tired from doing the Wally World Walk.

I'm off for a low cal Avon Vanilla Cream bubble bath and then will do a bit of a tidy before I get organized for my time off. Have a great Beach Day, Chickies.

Hi everybody,

Just checking in and wanted to wish everyone a good day. I'm getting stuck into a large painting job so my posting news would be .... all one colour lol! For those getting the good weather too, enjoy it while it lasts.

Good morning all--Day 3 was fine for me eating-wise, and although I know it's water weight, or just coincidence, not fat, I'm down 2.5lbs since I started.

Invited to a dinner party this weekend--any tips for staying OP while not offending the hostess? It's a girls-only evening too, which makes it harder (men never notice what you do or don't eat, but women usually do, I think). Any good excuses for picking at dessert, or for not drinking?

Thanks!

Angel - Check out our recipe section. Under Soup - Phase 1 there is a tomato soup recipe. I haven't tried it but tomato soup is easy to make. Canned MAY be okay in Phase 2 depending on the ingredients but I would leave it alone in Phase 1 unless you are absolutely sure that all of the ingredients are on the Phase 1 allowed list.

I got stuck at work late yesterday and didn't get to exercise. Then I got home and had to have a long discussion with Brian about why he slugged a kid in music class! He was so well behaved last year but this year he is having a few problems. Tonight is a Pack Committee meeting so my evening is shot. At least the weekend is almost here (although I have to work Saturday morning and Saturday night).

Morning girls.

I feel a bit groggy today and am rubbing my eyes, but for the most part feel very rested. I'm ready for this bloody week to be over!!!! Today, tomorrow, and Saturday are all I have left. Then I have Sunday and Monday off.

Volleyball was horrible last night. I tore up my knees again. We were missing Jay and Eric from the team, so replaced them with Donte and Sean. Sean was good, Donte was not so good. Lost all 3 games. Oh well, we're still 12-3.

Well, better get ready for work again. Arrrgghhh. I wanna stay hoooommmeee. Today's usually my day off. Have a good one ladies.

Buckie! That's good going for Phase I!

Yeah Buckie!!!!! Way to go

Belly Dancer you are a stronger person than I am. I just turned down an invite for a Friday PM birthday party for a lady who is gourmet cook. I'm strong but not that strong. Good Luck!

Bamie girl - I love cookies. Whenever I see something that tempts me I think to myself - if I was skinney and could eat anything in the world would I eat that? The answer is usually no. Of course I would be eating other bad things but that is besides the point However, when I asked myself that question about the cookies on the counter the answer was yes. So they just had to go!!!!! Of course DS asked for a cookie this morning for am snack at school and I had to spill the beans about dumping them.

I better get showered up and head to school! Have a great day everyone!