Hershey and I slept a bit longer this morning so coffee will be on the deck while I do some straightening up of my kitchen. I have to do some special cooking this morning as dear Lucy is refusing to eat! This is a big problem as her pups are voracious eaters and she is already looking thin. She won't get out of the whelping box to eat, just to go out for a pee. Morna has been hand feeding her bits of chicken weiners (Yick!). This morning I'm going to make something tasty and tempting with ground beef, egg yolk, liver and cheese. (I bet that ruined your breakfast!) I sure as heck hope this works!
Yesterday was another busy day. Some friends dropped in after Church, we sat on the deck and sipped wine (!) with some cheese, crackers and veggies for lunch. The had their Basset with them and we really had a giggle over her. They are such silly and sad-looking dogs. After they left at 4:30, I managed an hour of garden work but the black flies were just terrible.
I'm just getting ready to go to Curves. We had a busy weekend here, as well. We had a wonderful evening out on Friday, on Saturday the kids all came to celebrate with us, and yesterday we were busy working in the gardens most of the day. It sure wasn't a good OP weekend, though!
Time to go, I'll be back a little later to chat more.
God Monday morning. Back to the usual week after some business tis weekend. We decided not to spend a fortune and redo our basement this year. Sad because I was looking forward to it, relieved because now I'm not so worried about finances. Have not been doing so ggod staying OP. Hopefully this will be the day I stick to it. Going to curves today and also to the fruit and veggie store to stock up. Hope all have a beachy day!
Mornin' all. Hope everyone had a great weekend. Yesterday was busy. We had Confirmation for the 8th graders yesterday at church. Then, I had to come home and do some baking for our women's group Spring Tea (which is tonight). Will be rushing around right after work to get everything up to church and set up for the Tea.
Made a tough decision over the weekend, and decided to cancel my Curves membership. After the layoffs at work and the problems with the car, I need to start getting a better grip on some financial stuff. I haven't been getting up to Curves on a regular basis anymore. I have enough workout videos here at home to choke a horse, so I just need to get motivated to do my workouts here.
Ruth - Hope Lucy's special food does the trick for her. But personally, if someone offered me liver for breakfast, I'd probably run the other way!
Cottage - Have a great workout! I'll miss the ladies at Curves. Hopefully I'll get back there someday soon.
Lindy - Sorry that you won't get to finish your basement, but this just gives you more time to plan out what you want, right?
Just finished week one and I have lost 5 lbs.! I have one problem- slightly constipated? Embarassing, yes, but I need advice!!! Does anyone take something natural like metamucil? I never had this problem before!!! Thanks and have a great Monday
Whooshing by Gals....! Will check back later ! Samra: dear! yes indeed... kinda a "side effect" of Phase 1 ... folks have done well with SF Metamucil .. so perhaps that will help ya!
I've not been on here for awhile. Ruth, I hope Lucy eats and that all goes well! I bet they are SO CUTE!!
Wheezle: How was Casting Crowns? I have a cd of theirs and really enjoy their music.
Last Friday, My Father-in-law had to be rushed to the hospital and had an emergency appendectemy. He hasn't been allowed to come home yet. HIs blood pressure was low yesterday which they weren't sure why.
So, on Friday I had 2 extra kids all day. My boys didn't have school, so I had my 4 kids plus my neice to be and my nephew (my MIL usually has him).
It was a beautiful day outside and the kids played really well. I was able to spread all the mulch I wanted around front tree and plants.
I just haven't been able to stay on Plan since Easter. Since today is May 1, I only have 17 more days until my trip to Boston, MA to see my sister. SO, I think I have to go back on phase 1. Part of me just doesn't want to do it, I don't want to eat eggs! I am out of cheese sticks so have to make a trip to the store.
I just need to think about the results being worth the effort.
When RE-starting phase 1, after kind of falling off the wagon, should I expect a good weight loss ??
Ruth: Yuck! But Hopefully Lucy will like it. I can't wait to see pics of the little furbabies! I love puppies!!
Cottage: Just get back OP today. YOu've been doing so great so I'm sure this won't set you back too much.
Lindy: Sounds like you're on track for a good OP day. It's amazing how much better you feel without all that junk in your system. Hang in there, gal!!
Jana: I have these stability ball videos I really like them...when I do them which hasn't been for ages. If you find some motivation to work out at home send some my way, pretty please!
Samra: Hi, welcome! Yep, it's a very common side effect of P1. Eat your beans, 4 1/2 C of veggies a day, and take fiber supplements. Also be sure you're drinking enough water. I read somewhere that if you eat too much fiber without enough water to flush out your system it can be as bad or worse than not enough fiber. Drink up!
Schatzi: Whew, I felt the breeze from your little fly by ! Get your butt back here and entertain us with a Schatzi story! I almost got a Chateneuf-de-Pape yesterday but eneded up settling on this French Grenache/Shiraz mix from the Loire valley. Next time! I really do want to try that. What's your fav winery for that type?
Debbie: I'm doing another P1 and I feel great. I've been totally OP for about 4 days now. I haven't got on the scale since its still TOM and don't want to get discouraged but I feel really good. Less bloated even now. I'll weigh in next week and hopefully see a good loss. I think as long as you really watch your portions and eat OP food you should see a loss. Good luck!
Me, I've been doing more retail therapy. JCPenny's loves me! for some reasont he last few months I've been finding all sorts of cute stuff there. This month I've bought so many clothes and shoes I don't even recognize my wardrobe. But I did need spring/summer clothes so Idon't feel too terribly guilty. I found the cutest pair of mock snakeskin pumps, they're strappy and airy and will go perfect with 2 of the tops I found at TJMaxx...love that store too. The good thing is all my clothes and shoes were decent bargains. I even found a white lacy gauzy top at Walmart when I was there for househld stuff. It was the perfect white top I've been looking for for a while now and it was $13. I just hope it doesn't fall apart or change shape the first time I wash it. All this shopping was the perfect celebration of me being done with the semester! Yaayy!!
This weekend one of my bRATS, Theodore, chewed through the phone wire and I was out of commission almost 24 hours. The phone guy was nice enough even though he had to splice and dice wires in all sorts of weird complicated ways. I get my phone service through the cable company so it was a little more difficult but at least I have a phone now. No internet or phone for almost a whole day sucked!
Well, I'm off to eat some mock oatmeal then head to walmart for another baby gate. My dog figured out how to jump the current one I have up that supposed to keep her out of the cat's food! My furbabies are keeping me busy lately. I think she's been feeling neglected because she's been being very bratty lately. I've been giving here extra attention lately. Hopefully that will cheer her up. I'm also going to pick her up a new doggie bed at Walmart today. Bribes, yes but whatever works!
Good morning, chicks. It is Day 1 of Phase 1 for me. This time around, I decided to actually read the South Beach book, and I think that will help me stay on track now that I actually understand what is happening in my body! I had a pre-start dinner of really bad foods...well, white pasta in real butter sauce! And then felt super guilty about all that real butter clogging my arteries. But it's too late now, and let the fat melting begin!! BYE BYE 16s!! I didn't miss you this winter and I won't miss you again once you are gone for good.
Nice to see y'all this morning. Anyone else starting P1 today?
Morning all;
Too many to reply to everyone. Sounds like everyone has the same plan at me, May 1st, a monday, a great fresh start day.
I have already done treadmill (in my new home gym ) and ate a good breakfast, now just have to get some housework done.
Hope everyone has a great day.
Chipper
I'm off to a good start. I did my workout at Curves then stopped off at the store for some veggies and they were having a good sale on chicken breasts, so I got a supply of them, too. I just finished making Souffle Stuffed Chicken for tonight's supper, and I made some Kale, Black Beans & Tomatoes w/ Chicken, and the Thai Chicken w/Spicy Peanut Sauce. So I'm set for a few days, anyway! I just finished eating a bowl of Mock Oatmeal so now I can sit for a moment and rest before I have to run and pick up the little ones. We're going to have a low-key day today, but I have to drop off some books at the library so we'll spend some time there. Other than that, there are no other plans for the day.
Happy May Day everyone!! I am new to this board, only posted since last week so you all don't know me.
My name is Debbie, I just turned 57, married 29 years. I live just south of Syracuse, NY. I never had much of a weight problem until I quit smoking at age 40. However, I was able to take off weight. Since January of 2005 when I had a bad allergic reaction and was put on prednisone for a month I cannot lose weight no matter what I do. It's very discouraging. My doctor actually suggested I try SB, up the protein, downplay the carbs. So here I am. And here's my problem.
okay, I'm on week 2 of Phas 1 and I have not dropped 1 lb. Anyone else ever have this problem? I'm not craving any bad foods. I am content staying on plan. I actually worked hard outside in the yard this weekend also. 1 person I complained to said maybe my body is just used to this calorie rate since I've been dieting forever, the other peson wondered if I was getting too much sodium with the turkey bacon and ff hotdog I had. I thought they were on plan.
Just wondered if anyone else had this problem and if so, how they fixed it. have a good day everyone the sun is out here, it's a miracle!!
I had such a busy weekend. On Saturday, DBF and I helped one of his friends move out. Then Sunday we helped another friend move into the apartment we had just moved out. But two free meals this weekend makes up for the work
We finally have our plane tickets to go visit DBF's mom at the end of the month in Colorado Springs. We will be moving out there in October and we are using this trip to look at apartments in his mom's building and check out the city. I'm very excited.
I plan to finally get back to the gym tomorrow. I was just too busy this weekend and we have tkts for a baseball game tonight. (GO CUBS!) I'll be curious to see my old friend the scale. I'm not sure how it will feel about seeing me
Hope everyone is having a good day! I have to get to a staff meeting.
Hi Smokepole, I don't remember whether I welcomed you earlier, so if not,
Congrats on making it through your first week of Phase 1! Don't get discouraged, you will probably see a significant loss by the end of your 2nd week. Just remember to eat at least 4 cups of veggies every day, and eat plenty of protein and legumes. And don't forget your water!
Enjoy your day, we're having plenty of it today, too!
May Day! Chat for Monday
this morning so coffee will be on the deck while I do some straightening up of my kitchen. I have to do some special cooking this morning as dear Lucy is refusing to eat! This is a big problem as her pups are voracious eaters and she is already looking thin. She won't get out of the whelping box to eat, just to go out for a pee. Morna has been hand feeding her bits of chicken weiners (Yick!). This morning I'm going to make something tasty and tempting with ground beef, egg yolk, liver and cheese. (I bet that ruined your breakfast!) I sure as heck hope this works!
Embarassing, yes, but I need advice!!! Does anyone take something natural like metamucil? I never had this problem before!!!
Thanks and have a great Monday 
dear! yes indeed... kinda a "side effect" of Phase 1 ... folks have done well with SF Metamucil .. so perhaps that will help ya! 
PUPPIES!!!!!!!!!! 
