Staying Core Clean On Core Board #19!
 

Let the games begin.......fill 'er up!

Frouf:)

Thanks!!

One of my fears is losing my badge. I have two that are clipped together: one for the company and one to swipe into the program area. Since it's classified, it's not open to the rest of the company without a special access clearance. Anyway, I have had them fall out of their holders before but it was either right around my desk or somewhere in the program area. One good thing is that to get into the classified area, I have to swipe it and then put in a PIN, so nobody could use my badge to get in without the PIN. They could just get into the building but how boring is that? :lol: I'm glad someone found yours and turned it in quickly so you didn't have to worry.

I had my lunch and am still a bit hungry around the edges, so I guess I'll break out the applesauce soon. I need to get another bottle of water down too.

I'm trying to decide what to make for dinner tonight. I'll make a salad and maybe some LO roasted chicken for myself, or stop by Boston Market and get new roasted chicken or turkey, but I don't know what to make for everyone else. The girls are both at work and DH is home sick so maybe I'll luck out and not have to cook anything! If that's the case, I'm taking some more Tylenol PM and hitting the bed early.

terry, thank you for posting the recipe. i'll copy it. good success to you at wi tonight. just remind yourself of all the good choices you've made and how well you're doing on core. i'll bet you have a good loss. if you don't, you will next wi.


frouf, what a relief getting your id thingee back. i know that was a stressful few minutes there for you.

kathy, your meals always sound good. i'm still a bit hungry now, too. i just baked some south haven farms chocolate muffins (i only baked 2 apiece for dh and me @ 1 pt core each). i've had one and am about to have the other. i put some of the homemade granola in them--almost like having nuts. (i'm easy to fool.)

I love pecans...and all nuts for that matter (even tho I'm supposedly allergic to most of them except pecans) Saw a bag of them in the grocery store the other day and JUST KEPT WALKING - I know that if I had one I would inhale them all (all the while convincing myself how good they were for me!).

I am so hungry now that I am thinking of dinnertime already - need to eat my apple I guess? and I will have to be chewing gum when I get home or I will start eating whatever is lying around (usually nachos or pita chips or some other snack kids are working on!). I am dreaming of burgers and couscous and maybe even corn on the cob or something like that! and for dessert my new favorite - Breyer's smart scoops lf/sf fudge bar - yum!

Then need to tape my mouth shut for the rest of the evening and/or stay out of the kitchen! Have to clean up BEFORE cleaning lady shows up tomorrow - ha ha ha.

Terry - good luck at WI tonight - I'm sure with all your exercising you'll do just fine!

Kathy - I agree on not having to cook unless absolutely necessary - hopefully you can pick up all the core things you need - even enuf for some leftovers and/or lunches tomorrow!

Not only did I get my pass back, but team mate had another of those stretchy string holders so I told her if she gave it to me I would be her best friend forever!

This lasted a couple of hours until I noticed the string does not "retract" very well so I sometimes have this ID pass hanging down my leg? NOT GOOD - I have therefore retracted the "best friend forever" designation until such time that I am satisfied with the functionality of this item...hmmmph!!!! The nerve of some people....... :D

Froufie:)

frouf, you're a hoot! :lol: i hope you get the right string equipment soon. i'd hate for you to trip.

Froufy, that was lucky. I just spent about 4 days trying to get various badges and decals updated. I have two for work, plus car decals, and a new one for the center where my kids will be going to camp. Couple that with the fact that my dh keeps misplacing things like insurance cards and vaccination records, and I've had a bit more running aroung than I would like getting everyone ready for summer.

I did a bit of shopping and at least have work lunches and snacks covered for a while. I had to buy a bunch of stuff to make cupcakes for dd to take to her class on Friday, but they aren't usually a temptation for me.

I'm trying to increase my morning walking time from 30 minutes to 45 or more. We'll see how that goes, given that it requires getting out of bed and stuff.

cher, i wish i could walk with you guys. my old tootsies still aren't allowing me to do much walking. i'm a lot better now, though, and plan to start walking soon.

Hello ladies! I'm back from Walmart. Got everything on my list so it was a success.

Frouf, I would have been hysterical. We used to get reprimanded when we would lose our badges. They would get kind of freaked out to think about Treasury ID's floating around! Sheesh....doesn't anyone have a sense of humor?! Glad you got it back and hold out for the bestest stretchy thing you can get. I'm sorry you're so hungry. Sounds like you might still be having sugar withdrawal? Hang in there. You seem to have a great plan. I'm really hungry today too, but I think it is because I overate yesterday. I'll be looking for those Breyer's bars. Jima and I love fudge bars and 2 points is a nice amount to spend for something like that! Thanks for the recommendation.

Cher, congratulations :bravo: on getting to your 20 pound mark! I know you feel like you lose very slowly but this was a big week for you. I am very proud of your accomplishment. Keep it up Girl! :cb:

Kath, I'm not cooking tonight either. Yep....lunch and dinner out. What a spoiled brat. I've just been running so much I haven't had time to make any menus. I stopped at Office Max on the way home from Walmart and now have my new binder to put all my Core recipes in. It's tabbed and organized and waiting for me to go through it to make some new Core selections. Of course, Jim is now requesting cornmeal chicken. I mentioned to him that several of you were wanting to make it for dinner yesterday, so I guess he got a taste for it! We love it too. Actually, he's lobbying for a new GF grill. We want a new big one with removable plates so they can be washed in the dishwasher. He usually cleans it so he wants the new one. I'm hoping it will be on sale for Father's Day. I'll buy it for him then even though he's not a father....except to Cassie the Scottie and Cameo the Scottish Fold! Hope Judd is feeling better soon and also that you find something scrumptious for your dinner tonight. Everything all squared away with your girls? When do they leave?

Sandra, I posted the spaghetti sauce. It is so delicious that I can't believe how easy it is. I may be pulling out the frozen bag later this week. Let me know if you like it.

I'm off to look at the Sunday sale papers and the grocery store ads that came out last Thursday. I'm a little behind this week! I just wanted to pop in and say hi.

Terry Thank you for the Pan Fried CornMeal Chicken....yummmmm. That may be just what I'll have.
Well I just finished my after work snack (posted on Tues Menu) 94% FF popcorn and 32 oz of water..Melissa thanks again for starting that Menu thread. I am not sure how to do it, is it just a matter of "starting a new thread"??? If so someone let me know and I can do that in the early AM
Well I could have very easily had something I shouldn't have when I got in, but I didn't. Stress at work gets me every time!! I think, no, I KNOW I want to lose this damn weight more than I want to cheat right now. And you all are keeping in check (so far :D )

I 'really' need to start exercising more. Like most of us I am so frigging tired when I get home I have nothing left. I thought about doing it in the morning but I leave much too early to walk outside. So I am at a crossroads. I am sick of Leslie Sansone tapes. I'll figure something out but any suggestions would be appreciated. I leave for work about 6:30 and before that it's just too DARK out there for me....especially here, you never know what's crawling out there :lol: in the Land of buzzards and bees and let's not forget thost freaking geigos!!! YUK!!!!! So I may be forces to watch Leslie and the gang.

Cher-in your flore-ing you are probably eating mostly core anyway, and if you subtract what IS core you'll probably see you have little points...weird how that works!! And :bravo: on the 20 lbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I honestly didn't have this start out to be a 'challenge'
It was just to see if we could get through one week,especially ME, I am so damn looney sometimes. You all do so great, I seem to be the resident :dizzy:
I hope everyone doesn't feel obligated it wasnt' meant to be that way. You all are so very inspiring, and me wanting to get this 10 freaking pounds off am having a hard time staying OP. I have to do this to get back where I was. I think it was Vickie who said....she thinks of it as 'this is how I eat now' I love that and really it's easy if I put my mind to it and even if I want to use my WPA I know I can when I want to....usually I save those for Saturday night!!!
I don't want to faulter, I really don't. My weigh in is on Saturday so I'd like to be good till then, if not, I am only fooling and tricking myself.
I think posting my menu is helping to. So thank you ALL for being such inspirations to ME!!
My husband is so funny sometimes, the last few days he's said to me.....sooooo are 'we' the Princess of Points or the Contessa of Core....he cracks me up sometimes :lol: He believes Core is the way to go.....
Anyway...I will "talk" with you all later.....

Linda, I like your Hubby and I've never met him. Very clever guy! All you have to do is choose the "start new thread", give it a title, and post away just like you do on the other threads. I notice you are on in the morning way before the rest of us snoozers! I wish I had some great advice for you about exercise. I'll give you one that I used to force myself to do while working. I got in the bad habit of working through lunch and chowing down on some fast food while I worked. Then near the end, when they were closing us, I said to **** with this. I deserve a lunch and I started to take it. I have to tell you that I would go for a 30 minute walk after eating my lunch (ok it was still fattening back then). It helped me to not gain more than I did because I was still eating badly, but more importantly, it helped with my stress level. You are always saying how stressed you are at work. Just get up and walk away from your desk. The work will STILL be there when you return, trust me. Everyone deserves a break. Studies have been conducted that prove that you will be twice as effective if you take a break and get some time away. Maybe this will work for you. What do you have to lose?

I did it (the menu thread) Vickie!! and have posted some of my day for Wed. already...Thanks!!!
And yes you are right....getting up and walking away is a great idea....I should. I just never do or have.
I can walk around the outter edges of the stores....I just may do that tomorrow. I never leave my desk it seems..... and my boss knows it....I choke my lunch down...lunch in one hand....working the keyboard with the other!!! Like today!!
The entire office would be shocked if I did that.....hmmmmm. I think I'll look for my sneaks!! Thanks Vickie!!
What do I have to lose???? About 10 lbs :lol: :lol:
I am doing the Crispy Chicken in the pan, another night....how bad can it be....and I have such a hankering for it!!

Linda

explanation of sorts....
 

Thought I would put this here too in case any one didn't see it on the other board.

I was just hoping we could be on one or the other (plan) for this week, for no one else but ourselves, that was what my objective was....don't quite know how it got to 'challenge' status, that wasn't the objective, and for that I apolgize, it wasn't meant to be that way. Just a 'fun' thing to do amongst 'friends'

I understand about the 'structure' thing Kathy. I am choosing to eat
Core-isk, but you can bet I am measuring, and weighing and use servings. I STILL cannot TRUST myself to 'eat till I'm satisfied' Eating core items and measuring and weighing helps me. Plus I am eating better that's for sure and making better choices.
My main thing would be to get some really GOOD 'treats' If I have that, I can handle this. I usually use Saturday as a 'off' day, for only ONE meal though, and that would include a dessert, I am not off the ENTIRE day.
I wish everyone success, that's what it's all about :D

Linda, I hope you do it and then keep it up. I guarantee you'll feel better and no one will think less of you for doing it. I bet you'll be more rested, less stressed, and more efficient when you return to your desk.

Well, I'm home from dinner and off to spend the evening with Jim and my June budget!

Linda, I think the challenge or whatever you called it was a great idea. It's hard when you've been doing something for a long time to keep up your enthusiasm. Mine had been flagging so I was enjoying the camraderie. I don't think anyone took it in a negative way; at least I didn't!

Linda, I'm right there with you! Whatever I do, I'll do it for myself and nobody else! I'm the one who has to plan it, implement it, stay on track with it, and either be miserable with my failure or happy with my success! I'm still game for a challenge but it probably won't be a totally Core challenge -- it'll be a "don't go crazy and eat the large sandwich at Schlotzsky's then wash it down with a 6-pack of beer" kind of challenge. :lol:

DH is sleeping in the recliner, and I'm about to hop on the Gazelle for a while. Have a great night, everybody!

Hey everybody. Today has been kind of hectic! I got online a few times at work to check on you guys, but didn't have time to post. There's not too much going on with me though!

Linda, I guess I owe you an apology. I'm the one who started the thread and called it a core challenge. I never thought of it as a negative term, but rather the fact that it was a personal challenge for myself. The difference it has made in the past two days is remarkable for me. I keep thinking, I'll just do totally core for this one week, and then see what happens. It has changed the way I think about things and has really helped me out. But anyway I'm sorry that I named it a challenge, I didn't mean it in a negative way.

Cher, congrats on 20 pounds! That's so great!

Vickie, glad you had a good holiday. Yes we missed your wisdom around here. :D

Frouf, glad you found your ID! And way to go passing up those pecans! ;)

Kathy, it does seem like you always have good suppers! And I like your idea for a Schlotzsky's/Beer challenge. Whatever works! :lol:

Sandra, I can't imagine walking 45 minutes a day. I can't imagine doing 30. :lol: Way to go.

Well we had Terry's chicken recipe for dinner tonight and was it ever yummy! I used seasoning salt instead of cayenne seasoning but it was really good. I suppose you could use whatever type of seasoning you wanted. I was going to do Vickie's recipe until I realized I had no eggs. :rolleyes: I'm such a goofball. Anyway I am hoping to get in some gazelle tonight. Talk to you all later.

Thanks Vickie and Kathy....and Melissa, please please don't ever think you need to apologize....guess the 'true' meaning got lost along the way. You know how things gets 'misunderstood' online.
I never thought of it as a negative term either, just a challenge (opps) to myself and maybe help movtivate those of us who can use it (like me) .......Well 'nough said...
Have a good evening.....and a great day tomorrow too.

Well I think I ate too much dinner - one can tell when tummy feels extremely full? I did eat my apple before leaving which did not put much of a dent in my hunger. Chewed gum at home for awhile which helped, but I did have some pita chips and salsa while dinner was cooking w/diet pepsi and I think that took some of the edge off.

The BIGGEST problem was ds's leftovers - yes there it was about 1/2 a cheeseburger complete w/bun - and boy was it yummy. I od'd a bit on the couscous as well and now I feel bloated! - NOT GOOD. I had one broiled hamburger, one corn on the cob and couscous w/veggies (1/2 chopped onion, some chopped green pepper and mushrooms and carrot matchsticks w/chicken broth and about 1/3 cup salsa mixed in - very delish!). I was kinda full but saw the leftovers and just inhaled it - I am not proud of myself! I am now drinking more water to wash it all down.

Linda - YOU MUST LEAVE YOUR DESK FOR LUNCH - this is an order of the highest degree from the highest Frouf court! Just do it. I was like that as well - just getting caught up in my work, generally noticing it was past noon so might as well continue and would end up eating lunch at my desk. NOT A GOOD PLAN. It is much better and you will be more productive if you get up and walk out! I am much more careful now and do watch the clock and at around 11:50 am start working on what I need to do to get out. Now that the weather is nicer I try for at least a 30 min walk and my co-workers are actually now getting used to the idea that I am not around at lunchtime. I usually eat upon my return and this seems to be working so far.

As mentioned before it is getting warmer now and I don't think I'll be walking at high noon, the hottest part of the day when it gets over 80 degrees - even today I was feeling warm and was "glowing" when I got in.

I have not had my fudge bar/dessert yet, but have some coffee ready to go in the french press - somehow I find that a "decadent" treat altho it isn't really? I think it's mainly because until I recently got a french press this was something I usually only had in very fine/fancy restaurants so in my mind it is a luxury, when really it is just very flavorful/full bodied coffee w/some light cream - I generally don't like my coffee sweet which is a good thing! I have sometimes added whipped cream on top of my coffee if I want something more special looking and sweet! (and I have a chocolate/sugar/cinammon grinder topping that I might even sprinkle on if I'm really goiing all out!).

Most of the house "cleaned up" for cleaning lady however still harrassing 18 yr old to do his basement cleanup - which he says he is doing at 10:30 pm - sure ya right - I'll bee there at 10:29 to remind him yet again!

So I just checked dd's room - claims she also cleaned up YA RIGHT - stuff all over the dresser, floor, desk, etc.! No wonder I have gray hair and borderline high blood pressure (speaking of which I have a dr appt tomorrow pm to check it out again - wish me luck!).

Hoping to get to bed early tonight! (instead of following kids around to make sure they did what they said they were going to do...sigh).

Froufie ;)

Frouf, good luck at the Dr. I'm sure he'll be VERY pleased at your weight loss. Maybe there has even been some improvement in your blood pressure. I know what you mean about feeling bloated. I just got back from eating dinner and I feel over full. I didn't feel that way when I was eating but I do now. Almost sick. I had a salad, salmon steak, veggies and some ww pasta. Nothing outrageous. Hmmmm. I have a headache too. Hope I'm not getting sick. Well, back to the White Sox game and my budget.

melissa, i'm not the one doing the walking. i'm the one wishing i were doing it. :lol: maybe soon.

frouf, i hope you get a good report at the doctor's.

well, i'm off here now to go copy vickie's spaghetti sauce recipe. thanks again, vickie.

Oops, sorry Sandra, that was Cher that was doing that walking! Sorry!!

Frouf, good luck at the doctor tomorrow!

I don't know what's wrong with me, all I want to do is eat tonight!! :dizzy:

Ugh, and I'm sick to my stomach. What a pair we are!

Okay - I'm feeling hungry now - this is a good sign (meaning maybe I did not overeat as I thought I did? or it's worse than I thought and my stomach is an empty pit wanting even more food now cuz it's used to being distended and bloated!).

Just finished my 18 oz of water and may have my coffee (decaf) but know I will have to pee like crazy tonight which will disturb my beauty sleep.

Drill sergeant mode now as I go and check yet again on dd's room - and await the 10:30 deadline for ds - I give up!!!!

Vickie - hope your tummy feels better soon!

Melissa - are you genuinely hungry? or do you just have the munchies? if true hunger maybe have something before bed? if munchies try popcorn or something else that is chewy/crunch maybe? (carrots/celery/ apple?) Good luck - I know the feeling!

Frouf:)

Frouf, I don't know. I realized that I may have the pre-TOM monster. I ate a little cereal and just now had a dill pickle. What a delightful combo. :lol: Good job drinking all of that water! (Hope you can sleep :D )

Vickie, hope you are feeling better!

Hey everyone,

Wow that was a lot to catch up on since ive not been on here all weekend. I was pretty bad on Sunday, but have been good Monday and Tuesday.. I am joining in for the week challenge!!!!!

Sandra, Food does call your name. My hubby makes this homemade caramel cake. Everytime he makes it, it yells at me to come eat it... He thinks i'm crazy when I tell him this. Congrats on your loss. We are doing it!!!!

Vickie, I need a shopping trip like you took... I feel like all of my clothes are too big or too tight...

Glad you found your badge..... Hope your day is going great..

Kathy, I sleep on the couch more than in my bed cause my hubby sounds as loud as a train. When I come home I can hear in as soon as I walk in the door. So I understand where you are coming from. He is going to get his tonsils and adnoids (sp?) removed soon. I cant wait/

dh says i snore, too. how ladylike is that? :lol:

i have been wanting to eat tonight due to stress. i'm not hungry. i'm just wanting to soothe myself. so far so good. i may have some more sf/ff puddding with homemade granola if it keeps up.

melissa, i have to say that is a weird food combo you had tonight.

kiss, welcome to the challenge. yep, we're going to lose these lbs.

frouf, i am picturing you standing at your ds' door with a whistle in your mouth. go get'm, sarge.

vickie, are you feeling any better?

Sandra not eating because you're stressed is the hardest fight. Im trying to plan out my week and I cant think of lunch ideas. have any?

hey sandra,

On the homemade granola, what it kasha? is it the cereal?

www.barbosdietkitchen.com has a picture of the Core granola. It looks wonderful but I know just by looking at it that I would not be able to control myself.

My stomach is still sick. Jim is sleeping on the couch. I think I'm going to go and try to lay down. My budget is done for the month. Woo Hoo!

See you all in the morning.

Hope you feel better Vickie. Thanks for the link too... You must of been reading my mind. I've been going thru old posts to find that website... Thanks and goodnight!

Good morning everyone! :coffee:

Just when I thought maybe I was down a pound or a pound and a half; the old PMS monster is creeping in. :s: Bloated, sore boobs, cranky, chocolate cravings.........and the stupid TOM isn't even due until the 13th or so. Must I put up with this for another 10+ days??? :?: Plus the fact that I haven't slept good the last couple of days. Off to Walmart to stock up on food and drugs..........mainly some Tylenol PM and Midol. ;) Was really trying to be good this last week, now feel like an elephant. Supposed to go for a mammogram too, but seems as thought there are only a few choice days during the month where the boobs aren't already sore..................UGH....... :mad:

Be back after my Walmart trip.

Lisa

Wow, I'm the first one here today! Happy Wednesday. I have to weigh in tomorrow and the scale is up today almost 2 pounds. Oh well. Guess I won't worry about it until it's up that much before I leave tomorrow night to weigh in. I have a semi-busy day. Have PT again this afternoon. My pool is open and I don't know what the temperature is yet. I'm guessing about 67 degrees so we won't be swimming for a while. Can't wait to get that extra fun exercise!

Angela, hope you're having a great time. Everyone else, enjoy your Wednesday and I'll be back later! Gotta treadmill and eat breakfast.

Hi all,

I had a happy surprise at WI, minus 3, so I'm feeling really good. I thought I went over my WPA (I don't keep a very good count), but I guess it was okay because of APs.

Kiss, I'm between sizes, so everything is either too big or too tight for me too. I'm wearing size 18W pants today (I started in 24s). They're a little tight in the belly area, but I've got a longer blazer over them, so the snugness is my secret. It is just so nice to be able to wear some smaller clothes, even though I probably should lose another 5 pounds or so to make them fit right!

IT'S JUNE!! I'm so psyched that summer is here! The new work hours are a little hard to get used to (I start at 7:30), but it's nice to get out of here early enough to get something done on the weeknights (or take a nap!).

I second the wise Froufster regarding going out for lunch. There is such a difference! I used to eat at my desk and keep working -- lately I've been out walking in the woods for 30 minutes. I feel so much better.

The homemade granola sounds too good. Not a red light food, but a flashing red light with a siren. I'd better stick to my latest yummy binge food -- fresh pineapple. I think I managed to get three or four servings out of an entire pineapple. I just can't stop eating it.

Lisa, are you celebrating the wonders of being a woman? Sounds like you are having one heck of a case of PMS. Have you tried any of the chocolate shakes or smoothies I've heard discussed on this board? I've never tried them, but I'm thinking that a big chocolate shake-like thing would work well for that special time.

Melissa, cereal and pickle, hmmm?

Vickie -- hope your tummy problem was just temporary and you're all better now.

Kathy, Linda, Deborah, and everyone else -- have a great June start!

Peace.

Oh, Hi Lisa! We were posting at the same time. Sorry you feel bad. I hate the TOM monster. Although, I never got mine last month. I just spent 3 weeks feeling bloated and nasty and having cravings. Wait until you get as old as me. Something to look forward to! I did Walmart yesterday to the tune of $68. They do have great prices though. I try to go about once a month. I had to go yesterday because my coupons were expiring on May 31st. I'm a SUCH a frugal shopper. I'll spend $25 on a filet mignon on a Thursday night but then drive myself crazy cutting out .50 coupons. I guess that's how I can afford the filet mignon once in a while. Comparison shopping and coupons are a hobby of mine. I keep a list of the things that I buy at Walmart and Sam's Club and how much they cost. Then when other stores have sales, I know whether or not they are better than the Walmart/Sam's prices. Then, of course, I take into account that my grocery stores accept expired coupons. Gotta factor that in too. Believe me, I couldn't do this when I was working. It has really become a retirement pastime!

Walmart has some great deals on Core foods. I don't have a super Walmart with the full grocery store, darn! But, I buy my instant brown rice, spices, some canned tomatoes, and all of my beans there. Can you tell that I get into this stuff? Enjoy your trip.

Hey Terry! So you and I were posting at the same time too! Thanks for asking about my stomach. It's still funny but not as bad as last night. But let's talk about the really fabulous news.....you're down another 3 pounds....OMG Congratulations! :encore: :encore: You are doing so great that you are making me terribly ashamed of myself. I think I need to try harder. I just can't bear the thought of doing more exercise, except for the pool. So have you really gone down almost 3 sizes? Amazing and thrilling and wonderful. Great for you. Any words of wisdom for your friends?

Well I'm here and not a happy camper either. I am just so dazed and confused these days -- I think it's because of my new medicine. I still have my vivid dreams and am starting to have a difficult time distinguishing between dreams and what's real. My aunt called last night and said she had a message from me over the weekend. I said "I called you about three weeks ago" and she said "No, it was over the weekend." I definitely don't remember calling her that recently, but thought I did a while back and was wondering why she hadn't called me back ... guess not.

I slept upstairs last night, well okay I laid in the upstairs bed last night. Not much sleep due to being hot and then cold and then sore and then it rained and thundered and then the dog was woofing at something out the window and then the little one got under me and then I got hot and then cold again ... and on and on it goes. What a night!

I got to work about an hour late, am not hungry for breakfast whatsoever, but I guess I'll drink my milk at least and maybe have a WW carrot cake. I think I'd rather be chunky right now, it'll align nicely with my sour mood. Something better give before Saturday morning! :lol: They'll kick me out of the meeting! This morning's weight, empty and nekkid, was 153. Must have been that hot dog I ate last night. :)

Kathy - poor you - sounds like you had a pretty crappy night and lack of sleep always affects me negatively too! Hope you can hang in there til you get home - maybe a nap is in order? I would also think you might want to call your dr to discuss your reaction to the meds? Maybe an adjustment or switch might help you out.

Vickie - glad to hear your tummy is somewhat better! As for frugal shopping - you are the QUEEN. I would love to be as "careful" - I am somewhat cautious as I do read the flyers on sat am and choose where to buy what depending on the sales - but frankly due to time constraints and being so busy I don't always have the time or inclination to do really good comparison shopping - good for you!

Terry - CONGRATULATIONS to you - what a great loss this week. You will soon need to get even smaller clothes as the size 18s start to slip off of you!

What can I say Melissa? At least you found a "suitable snack" to fill you up? Of course not my preferred choice - ha ha ha.

Lisa - sorry to hear you are under the spell of the PMS beast! Hope you can hang in there - get your meds and find a suitable "snack" - the chocolate smoothies suggested sound like a great idea!

Cleaning lady should be at my filthy house right now trying to make it look right! YIPPEEEEEE!!!! Can't wait (I even stripped all the bathroom mats/towels, etc and threw them in the wash before I left for work and can't wait to put them back all nice and clean and fluffy on the clean floors!). The question is how long will it last? or better yet - how much of a drill sergeant do I have to be to ensure no one MESSES THE PLACE UP!

I am about to don the runners and try and move my fluffy body outside a bit - but it is supposed to be quite warm today (27C = 85F) and tomorrow even hotter at 30C = 90F!!! (definitely not walking tomorrow). I will see how I do today but if I feel like I'm going to expire I won't stay out too long!

Leaving work at 2:30 for dr appt to check blood pressure - it has been borderline high for a few months but I am truly trying to avoid medications. Hoping the weight loss helps! I have been monitoring my bp at the drugstore machines and it looks okay to me - but it always seems worse at dr's office (I think she needs new equipment - ha ha ha).

Will let you know what happens!

Ciao chickies!

Frouf:)

Hi everyone:

Congratulations on your great loss, Terry!

Good luck at the doctor's, Froufy. I'll bet you do see a difference. I know several people at my WW meeting have said that they were able to quit or reduce various medications they were taking.

I did get my 45 minute walk in this morning and I hope I can keep it up. That's what I was doing when I lost weight on my own before, and I wasn't even really watching my diet much then.

I was up a bit this morning, but I'm pretty sure most of it will go away. I was evil yesterday afternoon and had a snack that pretty much guaranteed that I would be a sponge: Popcorn and pickles! Deadly combination, but I love it. It reminds me of a restaurant we used to go to when I was a kid. Instead of bread, they would put a big bowl of popcorn and a crock of huge, garlicky pickles on the table. Can't do that everyday, but it was fun.

I'm glad it was only a brief bug, Vickie. And Kathy, I'd be a bit concerned about the meds, too. Maybe the dose needs adjusting?

Well I'm back from my walk- barely alive and quite "glowing". @#$#@@ hot out there - after first 15 minutes in hot sun, no shade - I was feeling the heat - crossed the street to get some intermittent shade, and I actually stopped at the local grocery store (wow what great airconditioning they have :) ) and picked up some sugar free frozen delmonte real fruit bars!!! and hauled them back to work and stashed them in the freezer here (why didn't I think of this before?)

So I guess I put in around 30 mins walking with a break at the store. Now desperately trying to cool off, and drinking lots of water. The worse was eating a hot lunch (hamburger, couscous w/veggies) when I was feeling so warm - a cool salad or something like that would have been much better.

I will now dig into my strawberries and REALLY LOOKING forward to one of those sf frozen fruit bars - hope they are yummy and refreshing.

Just realized I forgot when I left the house about dr's appt - usually bring my library book w/me to read as it's generally a long wait - I might splurge and buy a magazine to read instead of reading the ancient volumes in dr's waiting room. Will also bring water bottle and grapes for munching just in case!

Cher - good work on getting your walk in - how's your weather? Popcorn and pickles - great combination but I agree the salt would do me in too! I love both popcorn and dill pickles but have never had them together!

Later,

Frouf:)

I'm in San Diego, on the coast, so it's usually pretty mild. We consider 80F to be a heat wave here. Now, a few miles inland, it's a different story. I also walk first thing in the morning partly because it's cooler. I really don't deal with heat very well--I think I was born without enough sweat glands or something.

Good for you for walking despite the heat. Enjoy your frozen treats.