After I quit smoking, I used to dream I was having a cigarette. After my DH died, I used to dream we were making love. Last night I dreamt I was eating a Hostess cream-filled cupcake. Do you think this means my sub-conscious knows NO MORE CUPCAKES?

Lynn

Hehehhehhehe that is funny Lynn

Oh, Lynn, that is sad! I have given many foods already (mostly sweets) at least those I used to keep in the house...and it is kinda like I am morning them still. I have heard this goes away in time, but I wonder..

Well, the dream turned out to a portent of what was to come.

At the end of the 2 mile walk for blood cancer, Tastycake handed out cream-filled cupcakes. The good news - when I got home, I packaged each cupcake individually and put them in the freezer. The bad news - I ate a package of 3 at the end of the walk!

Lynn

Had a bad weekend. Left for a few days and didn't bring enough good foods along and I started eating whatever was handy. DH keeps unhealthy snacks on hand that I can resist when we're home. When we go away for the weekend he takes them along. I did resist the peanut butter cups, but the temptation of the potato chips was too great. Brought my chia gel and I think it did help a little, but my morning weigh-in tomorrow will tell the story.
You are really doing well on your walking Lynn, you inspire me to step up my efforts.
Hope things go well with your granddaughter Zoe, she sounds like she is taking it like a little trooper. I am so over-protective of our only grandchild I think I drive my daughter crazy sometimes.
Our eating habits and efforts do sound so similar Maryea, I wish I could find something that would keep me on track no matter where I am or what I'm doing.

Hi Everyone,

WoodLily - are you the same Lily who used to post with us?

Zoe, I am telling you - once you retire you will feel different about exercise.

Hoping garage fixers will return my call. Bought a new garage door opener last Spring. Garage door broke on Saturday. A neighbor helped me close the door, but now I cannot park in my garage.

This is just another in the series of things breaking in the last 3 months - washer/dryer/AC/garage door/stove... ARGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want to go back to apartment-living.

Lynn

Good Afternoon Girls,

It's a cool, crisp day here. Looks like the sun is trying to come out but not sure it will make it today. In spite of that it's supposed to be in the mid 70's. It's already warm in the house. going from heat one day to air the next? Crazy weather. I hope it stays nice for halloween. And my DGS's birthday with is the 30th.

Lynn, You dream? I can't even remember the last time I had a dream. I know they used to be very vivid, but nothing in years.

Z, Hope your DGD is doing well. Is she feeling better today? hard for a little one to just sit around when they start feeling a little better. I do agree with you. it's hard not to be over protective. I just tell my son "that's the way it is, get over it". They are so lucky (your kids) to have such supportive and loving granparents.

Donna, I guess our bodies have a set point that they want to stay at. Some times it's not worth trying to get past it. Especially if it's a healthy one.

Karen3, Beautiful rose. i love roses too. I have an orange tropicana that just blooms all season with big orange flowers and is so hearty. Right now they are giving their last big horrah before going dormat. What kind of fertalizer did you use on the rose? Not a good idea to fertalize when the rose is trying to go dormat.

Lily, it is hard to resist snacks when they are right in front of you and someone else is eating them. You could try packing some of your own snacks to take on trips. I know carrots are not as enticing as chips, but they do keep you busy and eating them instead of the other stuff makes you feel so good about yourself! I buy some of those 100 calories packs too. not that they are healthy but they are a controled calorie count. I really like the chocolate covered pretzles.

Everyone, have a good day,

freda

Good news to help ward off Dementia, hot chocolate! But you all knew that anyway.
Indulge in this chocolaty cold-weather treat to give your brain a boost on family Scrabble night: hot cocoa.
Yep, research shows that enjoying a couple of cups may help boost blood flow in your brain by about 10 percent. All the better for clearing up brain fog and reducing your risk of dementia, too.
Go with the Flow
Think of your blood vessels as nutrient superhighways, delivering oxygen and other critical supplies to your muscles and organs -- including your brain. And blood vessels work best when they're wide and relaxed, allowing oxygen and nutrients to go where they need to go. That's where chocolate comes in. Flavonols found in chocolate increase blood flow by helping your blood vessels relax
　
　
　
Hot Cocoa
From EatingWell.com
Satisfy your chocolate craving with this quick low-carb hot cocoa.
Yields: Makes 8 servings, about 1/2 cup each
1/3 cup(s) unsweetened cocoa
4 cup(s) low-fat milk , divided
2 stick(s) cinnamon
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon(s) almond extract
1/2 teaspoon(s) Splenda
Directions
1.Place cocoa in a medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in 1 cup milk until smooth. Add cinnamon sticks and bring to a boil, stirring, over medium heat. Whisk in the remaining 3 cups milk, vanilla and almond extracts. Heat, stirring occasionally, until hot. Add Splenda. Remove cinnamon sticks and serve.
Nutritional Information
(per serving)
Calories 57
Total Fat 3g
Saturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 15mg
Sodium 132mg
Total Carbohydrate 17g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars --
Protein 10g
Calcium --

Thanks Bobbi. Old fashioned cocoa makes the BEST hot chocolate ever. And I'm helping my brain too, which needs all the help it can get. Coffee is supposed to help also.

Hi everyone..its raining today but at least its not snow..yesterday my power lift recliner chair wouldnt work..i have lots of gizmos,gadgets and equipment that helps me to be independent..i called the store where we purchased it and they sent a tech guy 1 hr later..he replaced the control and it now works fine and the wonderful thing is even tho the warrenty had expired he didnt charge a cent..wow that was a really nice thing to happen..Bobbie i always knew my morning coffe mocha was a neccesity have agreat day everyone ((((hugs))) rosey

Evening all....I can't do it. Have had the Chia seeds soaking and ready to use. I just can't risk getting screwed up again.

Been the damnest week in awhile. I finally found a cleaning girl. Unemployment is over 14% in this county and nobody wants to clean. She came Saturday and did a bang up job until she broke the ceiling fan in my bedroom. i hadn't mention dusting them so ????? But actually not unhappy. That fan was too big and ugly. Gonna get small white one without a light....wanted new one since we moved here 10yrs ago.

We went down to Riverside Resorts for dinner Saturday night and ate watching 5 monkeys who live on an island in the middle of the Homosassa River. No one is sure why there are monkeys on that tiny island....been there for years. The tarpan were leaping out of the water,too. People are often getting hurt(even killed) by leaping tarpon. plus manatees were rolling around begging.....even dinner was good.

DD called and her new billy goat is driving her crazy. He is one of the "fainting" goats. He drops over if you poke him. Yell and he does a dive. Anyway every morning she has to let him out in the pasture. He sees her coming and runs in the goat hut and of course when she tries to get him out he collapses. She says she starts every day smelling like an old billy...gesh! Can't leave him out over night because of coyotos. Sounds like the wild west not NC!

Any recipes diet friendly for using sweet potatoes??? help please...friend dropped of 2 lg brown grocery bags of fresh yams....I made 2 pies using slenda and FF evaporated milk. That took about 6-7 potatoes and still have 20+...They are hugh 12"long and fat. Love them baked but will be orange colored if we eat them all....

Son just called says he just got a contract for his book.....will let you know the details when I hear more. gotta good look up publisher online stuff....hugs karen3