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Good Morning!

There was great response to last weeks challenges! Lets do it again this week!

SO: See how many red Xs or Os you can get on your calendar this week! You get one for each day you stay on program all day! Shoot for seven!

AND: Lets keep that exercise board hopping! Last week was the first time in months and months that we had two pages! Lets do it again! (yeah, I know I failed, but this week, I will try harder!) If everyone got in three days of exercise, and posted it, we would have more than three pages!

Drink your water!

Now, go out there and make this a tan-fabulous week!

Good Morning Ladies.

Gee Monet, you are awful demanding this week, exercise, posting, X's and water. I'm there with you though.

Brr, it was sure cold here this morning. I think it is 11 degress. is it May yet?

Weekend was good. eating was 90%. My only indescretions were hamburgers from Wendys' (jr one) and one from Mcdonalds. Everything else was legal, even my dinner at TGIFridays. I had the baked grouper.

Need to get busy. Will be back later.

Good Morning!

I had my breakfast...Scottish Oatmeal cooked in milk and topped with a bit of agave and a tad of butter. I also have my first cup of coffee with half and half.

I feel stiff today, a bit sore, but I also feel inspired to walk a lot more. My swelly belly is actually better today than it has been in a LONG time. Unfortunately, the metal monster says I am up two pounds!

It's really cold here! Brr! I let the cat out, he sat on the deck for a few minutes, then decided to come back in. Poor thing! It looks beautiful out...sunny, blue skies, but boy, that cold is bitter.

Right now I am waiting on James to get ready so I can drive him to work. I am actually pleased that his boss asked him to start coming in between 9 and 10. He did not care if he came in at 11, or whatever, but the company was moving towards two schedules, and he felt it important that his department comply. I can now have more freedom in my mornings without worrying about him getting to work. This morning, after I drop him off, I will probably head over to Publix and get a few things we need. I am trying not to spend too much on groceries, but it seems I am always over there!



JACK: I was at TGIFridays Friday night...and had the baked grouper! Did you get their $12.99 special? What a deal! Its cold here too...I can't wait for it to warm up!

Hi guys!!! Well, I survived the sleepover with the girl scouts. My air mattress deflated so I ended up sleeping mostly on the floor, but I was totally off plan with eating...pizza...ice cream...chex mix...and a donut for breakfast. I'm pretty sure this is the last illegal eating event to come up for some time, so I should be without temptation for a while and will be able to get right to it and delve deep into the 160's....maybe even 150's? Today for bf is going to be poached eggs on ww toast and some grapes...lunch will be legal as will dinner...I promise

Okay...I'm off to finally take down my Christmas Tree! I always procrastinate...I love having my tree up.

C-yas later!! Might go ice skating with the kids if it warms up a bit...it's only 5 now. Almost dangerous to be in if there's a slight breeze...hey! I just looked twice and now it's 7!! If it's inthe teens, I'm going skating!! Yay!

Kris

Wow, Monet. That's a nice change in the intro post. A new font!! Wow.

Since I don't have any "A" on my enhanced posting page, I will just stick with the old boring typeface and color, black! It's cold here today in sunny Fla. too. It is probably now about 45 but is supposed to get into the low 60's. I'll probably walk noonish. I normally weigh on Mondays, but I forgot to this morning and I've already eaten, etc. I'll try to remember to do it tomorrow.

I haven't been posting on the exercise board. I'll try to remember to do so this week. My exercise consists of lifting weights 2X a week plus walking. My walking goal is to get over 10000 steps per day.

Breakfast today = small bowl of grapenuts with sk. milk. Not very much, I know.

Gotta go study.

Morning everyone. I will try to post everyday but normally it will be in the evening. Im off work today for MLK day.
So far this is my 3rd day after switching to Sugar Busters and It really seems a piece of cake after doing Atkins for a year and a half. I mean that in a good way . I bought some puffed Kashi cereal and had 1 cup this morning and boy it was a nice change. I thought I was going to have a really hard time lowering my fat but so far so good. Ive got my % down from 60-70's to 40's-50. And will work on maybe lowering it some more as I move along here.
Also I notice my calories are naturally dropping with the drop of the fat percentage.

The only question I have is... is a gain normal when switching from another plan? because I did show a 2 lb gain this morning.

GATOR: Black is fine...the colors are fun, but not necesssary. Hearing from you IS necessary! Study hard! Its too cold outside for me to walk, so I may do the treadmill some later. Right now, I am nursing blisters from my trek yesterday!

TECH: I am so glad you survived the girl scouts! Going outside voluntarily even in the teens is NOT for me! Enjoy the skating!

I'm off today, so get to post w/o feeling guilty at work. I went to the gym this morning and got in a good strength-training workout, later I think we'll go bowling and I'll hit the TM for awhile. I also cooked my bacon for the week.
Had 1 egg, 2 bacon, and cheese, on rye toast for bfast. Not sure what lunch and dinner are yet. It's harder when the kids are home from school. But they go back Sun afternoon.
The weekend wasn't bad. I did have a piece of bday cake yesterday(bday party for 3 nieces), but had a very light supper, so I think calorie -wise, it might be almost OK. Have been drinking my water.
I have to go get some laundry going, and finally hop in the shower and work on some craft stuff today.
I'll op back on later,
Have a great day everyone,
Barbara
270/207/140

Good Morning!




I’m taking a break from making my adoption book to report in to my pals! This morning I was down another 2 pounds – so that makes 11 since the 3rd! I’m so excited! I’ll be working most of the day on my book…it’s very exciting! Then, I’ll take some breaks to pack beads too!




MONET: Thanks again for starting the board. I don’t know that I’ll get anything posted on the exercise board yet….in fact I know I won’t! But, that will come in time. I’m glad your tummy is feeling better!!




JACK-K: I was looking at our pictures from our visit last night…you sure do look great! You are such an inspiration!! You need to get back down here soon so we can plan an entire day – plus going out!! That would be fun!




TECH: I’m glad you survived the sleepover! I’m sure that was a loud one! Ice skating…hmmm…..I’ve done that 2 times in my life and I stunk!!




GATOR: I bought a cheap pedometer yesterday at Wal-Mart – I’ll see how it works at school this week!




CINDY: I’m glad that you are liking the SB plan. I’m sure it is easier than Adkins. I would think that you would have a small gain – you are probably doing more carbs than before.




Well, I’m off to work on my book!! I’ll check in later.



Missy

Hi Everyone! Just a fly by! I am eating my once in a while bowl of popcorn. I don't know why, but I just wanted something salty and crunchy.

CINDY: I would think a small gain like 2 pounds is perfectly normal. Your body is going to have to adjust from the higher fat, lower carbs, to lower fat and higher carbs. It may hold on to some water while its figuring it out! Best thing you can do is stay off the scale for a week!

FRUIT: WOO HOO! Another two pounds!

WOOD: How are the boys liking school?

BOB: Hope the X-ray is good news!

I have no idea why I have such big spaces in my post above!! Any clue?

Missy

I feel icky today. I have a cold on top of this stupid rash. I wonder if they are somehow linked Anyway, the rash is worse today. It's spreading to my face!! Nope, it's not chicken pox. I had them on my 14th bday and still have the scars. It kinda looks like prickly heat bumps but alot worse and it's all over my chest the mid back and my entire neck and now working its way to my face which is really not cool. I don't have money to go to the doc. UGH! I'm wondering if it's a severe reaction to dry skin. I'm scared to put anything on it but just leaving it alone isn't helping either. I think I will take a shower later and try some Eucerin cream when I get out. My luck, it'll probably make it much worse and I'll look like some freak come tomorrow. Well, I'm not in any mood to do anything today but mope around. Don't feel like exercising. Maybe I'll feel like it in the morning. That way I'll get 2 workouts tomorrow and make up for missing today's. Eating is legal today but sucky. Snacking too much. Stepped on the scale which of course made my mood even more sour. It said 163. I'm up a total of 4 pounds from my low of 159. I think alot of it is that I'm getting bored with the food lately. Any suggestions?

Good morning ladies--

I have a cute story to tell you all. Last night when I took the dogs out for their last trip for the night, I took a bag of cut up apple to leave for the deer. When I stepped off the front porch, I noticed one little doe standing in the yard. I thought as soon as she heard us she would take off........not so. She stood right there while I walked the dogs around to get to the apple tree. I dumped the apples out and took Buddy over closer to the shop so as not to scare her. My little Bassethound who was not on a leash, decided to investigate. She stood right there with her tail a waggin' But that wasn't good enough. Pretty soon she was moving towards the doe, and the doe was moving towards her. Jo's tail was still wagging, and the doe's tail was standing straight up, but she held her ground. Soon they were nose to nose!! I sure wish I would have had my camera handy. They actually were touching noses and checking each other out. It was the cutest thing to see. I guess the little doe knows we are trying to help her and won't hurt her. We have never had one that acted this tame and didn't run from the dogs.

I met Monet's challenge on exercise, actually I had 6 days in, since I got bored and rode the stationary bike last Sunday. So lets see how this week goes. One day down, and my calendar is looking pretty great.......red X's everyday since Dec. 31st.

Okay, here is my menu for the day......

B-- 1/2 grapefruit 1/2 hour before
1/2 c Fiber One, 1/4 c ff milk, 1 Splenda, 1 tsp cinnamon
Lite 85 yogurt

snack--apple

L--WW turkey wrap (lettuce, tomato, onion, turkey, cheddar)

snack--orange

D-- Salmon patty, 1/2 c spaghetti squash, 1/2 c broccoli
1/2 c sf Jell-o

water--hoping to get in 128 oz.

Here are some replies......

Jack-k-- Good morning. It has warmed up here and is snowing. We got around 4 inches yesterday and it looks like we could get at least that much more if it keep this up. At least it has warmed up. I hate the cold.

Monet-- I don't know what I would do if I had to get my son to work each day. I hate driving when there is snow on the roads. Dh is usually my driver once it snows. I think Bill would be walking, lol!! I have a question, do I get a red X even if I eat more than I think I should, even though it is legal?? I had more than 1/2 c LC ice cream last night, and still put up a red X. What do you think??

Tech-- Chin up and hop back on the old wagon. Special events are hard to handle sometimes. But thats life, and we make our choices. Brrrrr......I am not a winter person.....never did learn to ice skate, but have fun!!

Gator-- Wow, low 60's would be heaven right now. I envy you southern gals in the winter. But not in the summer!! You are doing a great job getting all those steps in.

Cindy-- It does get easier too. I didn't gain when switching, but some do. And don't let it discourage you, it will come off. I stayed the same for way over a month, and then WHOOOSH....it really started coming off. Wish it were that easy again. I think my body has found a place that it wants to be. I am close to my final goal, but it still seems a long way off. I think you will really enjoy the freedom this plan gives you compaired to Atkins. And believe me I am NOT putting Atkins down. I wouldn't be where I am now if it hadn't been for Protein Power.

Wood--Sounds like you have a busy day planned for a day off.

BOB-- Hope all goes well and that you will be back to work soon.

Fruit-- You are just doing FANTASTIC!! You will be a HOOTCHIE MAMA for your cruise....keep up the great work!!

Okay, I am going to go get something done.....see you all later.