Hi everybody! Figured I better get in here before midnight EST as they moved the site shut down to tonight in case you all didn't know. Of course by now, it's too late for you to know, if you didn't. You'll just get here and wonder what happened. Then hopefully sometime in the morning it will be back and all will be right with the world.
I made a big breakfast this morning, bacon, eggs and toast. It was very good and I tried to be moderate. Then had our fish fry tonight. Boy those little perchies were good. A real treat! I told my guys if they would fish and fillet, I would fry. We'll see if that ever happens.
On the subject of Losing Posts: I have learned my lesson. Now I copy my post before hitting the submit button. I don't really copy it TO anywhere, I just use the function. That way if it knocks me off, I can just paste it back into the message section and send it again. Hope that makes sense.
Michelle: Hope the rest of your weekend with your folks has gone well. You'll probably be glad when you life/eating gets back to normal.
Katrina: You go on the Curves visits. You're doing great. In the old days, when I was like 18,
we had a place that sounds real similar to Curves. They had rollers and weights and benches and some other equipment, bikes, etc. You showed up in a leotard and it took maybe 45 minutes to get through the whole routine. I don't remember what we paid for the membership, but I did go for awhile. * The chicken and rice sounds like it would be really good. * You're picturing the two of you out in those outfits, I was picturing the homeless on the streets in NJ all decked out in Hawaiin shirts!
Malia: Sounds like you had Fun Friday on Sunday! You go girl. Pamper yourself!
LuckyLadyBug: The problem, I guess, with not eating enough is that your body goes into starvation mode and feels like you will never feed it again and so it starts to store fat. You'll have to see what works for you and then stick with it. * That quilt was really awsome.
Joe anne: I love that your nieces are stealing YOUR clothes! What a hoot. Should make you feel good that they like your taste.
Jen: Oooooo, Milano's. Gotta stay away from them! * Good job buying stuff you don't like for the Easter baskets. That's very smart.
2cute: Glad you got here to at least start the thread. Leave it to you to find a welcome sign that you could attach. I think our thread looks so much nicer with it! * You must be beat by now. You haven't been here very much so I'm guessing the girls are keeping you very, very busy! Don't overdo it. Just relax and enjoy!!!!
Tina: I think you'll like the Monday Weigh In. It kinda jump starts your week as well as making you kinda watch over the weekend. Otherwise I would eat on the weekends thinking, "Geez, I've got all day Monday to make up for it." Hope it works out for you.
Mary: Two is such a cute age. They almost know what's going on and get soooo excited. I bet you had a great time. * Sorry your honey is under the weather.
Duckie: Now, now. Let's not start talking like Easter is the downfall of all diets. We can do this. It just takes a little planning this week.
Well girls, it's a quarter to twelve and I'm afraid that I will get shoved out of here if I don't get done in time, so I will call it quits. Before I go though, I found this recipe. I forget who wanted veggie recipes, but I found this one. I have not tried it, but it sounded different, and besides it can't be all bad....there's cheese in it.
Butternut Squash, Apple, and Leek Gratin
The mild, garlicky flavor of leeks balances the sweetness of the squash and apple cider. Try this side dish with pork, chicken, or turkey.
5 cups (1/2 inch) cubed, peeled butternut squash
1 teas. olive oil
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced leek (about 2 large)
2 cups (1/2 inch) cubed peeled Braeburn apple (about 1 pound)
1 1/2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teas. ground nutmeg
1/8 teas. coarsely ground black pepper
Cooking Spray
1/2 cup apple cider or juice
2 (1 ounce) slices white bread
3 Tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1 Tablespoon butter, melted
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Steam squash, covered, 9 minutes or until tender
3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add leek, saute 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
4. Combine squash, leek, apple, sugar, salt, nutmeg, and pepper in a large bowl, toss gently to coat. Spoon into a 2 quart casserole coated with cooking spray, and pour cider over squash mixture. Cover and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
5. Place bread in a food processor, pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs form to measure 1 cup. Combine breadcrumbs, pine nuts, and butter. Uncover the casserole, sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture. Bake, uncovered, an additional 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 3/4).
Calories 151, Fat .2g, Protein 2.5g, Carb 28.6g, Fiber 4.6g, Chol 4 mg., Iron 1.5mg, Sodium 202mg, Calc 63 mg.