Kara - I hadn't heard of it until your post on the brownies. I'll look in the nature food store when I go again. Is it Phase1 acceptable? Well, I guess it's better than my sugar in coffee!
I pulled up Cracker Barrel's menu online. Here's their low carb menu http://www.crackerbarrel.com/menu-br...cfm?doc_id=893 (not sure if it will come through or not, but I just did a search for cracker barrel restaurant menu).
I love their collard greens, they are yummy! Oh, didn't realize you were veg... the collard greens have bacon or ham in them.
cottage, the one I ended up buying was Wacoal (weird name). Then I ended up finding another one at Lane Bryant that I liked, so now I have two that don't drive me crazy. Just wanted to pop in and answer your question in case you go shopping. I'll be back to chat more later chicks, I've got tons of things I need to accomplish today!
Thanks, Schmoodle! I decided to wait til next week to go shopping, so now I'll know what to look for. I'll do a google search on the Wacoal bras to see what stores around me carry them.
Jake just yelled from the kitchen, "Ewww, is that what we're having for supper?!!!" He saw my pan full of roasted butternut squash, brussel sprouts and walnuts that I just took out of the oven. Lucky for him, I have a crockpot of chili going, too.
Afternoon chicks. Things have been crazy around here. Meg went to the Dr on wed and thursday went for her xrays. The Tech there told dh and meg that she is far to young to be having that much pain and in that area. She is really freaked out and I am too but trying not to let her know. We go back to the Dr's on the 25th for the results if they show nothing then she has a cat scan and a bone scan. So I am dealing with that and still all this mother crap with dance, that will be looked after at the monday night meeting. Plus I am still working on our mini trade show called "its a girl thing" we have 31 tables so far and waiting for replys on about 6 more. So life has been pretty consumed right now. Our weather is so so, we had some rain this morning but they are calling for lots more later tonight and possibly some snow/rain tomorrow.
Eating has been terrible but I am going to get back to ph 2 tomorrow. No more excuses. Other than that my life is dull.
Hope you all have a great week end. I will try to pop back in later on. I think I am going to curl up and start reading my new book I bought thursday. The one from Oprah's book club. The new world or what ever it is called.
Kara, Cracker Barrel has great oatmeal for breakfast but they don't serve it all day, only until 10. I think a lot of their veggies have meat in them, but they do have yummy baby carrots and other vegetables.
Hi to everyone...I do read over here, but since I'm not doing the SBD, I feel kind of out of place I guess. Baby has been very picky about what he/she will eat...Wendy's hamburgers seem to be a favorite. LOL. I am trying to eat well but the all day nausea doesn't make it easy.
Oh, now I am totally getting an omelet or oatmeal with pecans! Have I mentioned that I love oatmeal? And thanks for the offer to keep the kids, Linda! I'm sure I could find someone here to watch them if I really wanted to. Actually, I'm thinking about going down to Florida by myself for a weekend. I've never left the kids for that long before so it will take some convincing, but I'm thinking I might end up doing it.
Krystal, the agave nectar is Phase 1 friendly. I've found it at Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and Wegman's.
Kiko, we're in New Jersey until we leave for Germany, yes. But that leaving has been pushed back a couple months as Tom has a course he has to finish in Florida in between leaving Korea and arriving in Germany. So the family's stuck with us for awhile.
Jessie, I'm sorry you're having yucky tummies. When I was pregnant with Kadyn I couldn't eat anything before noon, and then I had to have a cup of tea and a little meal or I'd set it all off again. It was another small meal at dinner time, too, or else I'd be up with heartburn all night. She still popped out fine, and I only gained 19 pounds! I tried to get the most nutritional bang for my buck with every bite since I wasn't getting down too many of them!
LC, I hope you get lost in your book! We'll be praying for Meg.
Hi chicks, busy day today but I have accomplished a lot. Did grocery shopping, a lot of cleaning and some other stuff. What I HAVEN'T done yet is any exercise, but I did work up a sweat mopping and lugging that vacuum around. I am pooped, so not too motivated. I may try to do one of the yoga DVDs I got as a compromise.
Now, don't throw anything at me chicks, but I think I am a little burned out on the Taco Bake, so I am doing an experiment for dinner - Italian "Taco" Bake. It's smelling really good, so if it's a winner, I'll post it. It got me to thinking, why not a Greek one with feta and chickpea? Or an American, with baked beans and barbeque sauce?
DS came home from horseback riding very excited as they asked if he'd like to be an instructor's aide. He's so cute and proud of himself. He's a really good kid and works very hard, but doesn't seem to excel naturally at many things, so doesn't usually get a lot of recognition for his efforts (except from us), so this is a big deal to him!
We are getting rid of him for the night to a friend's house, but getting one of DD's friends over to spend the night. It's a girl who hasn't even been here to play yet, so I hope all goes well. I usually like them to have the friends over to play first and get to know us, and also I can see if they're too wild! This girl is very nice, i'm sure she won't be a problem. Jessie, why on earth would you feel out of place around here? I hope you will keep coming by, we want to know how you and that baby are getting along! Barb, I hope the parenting thing turns out to be helpful to you and mostly to DH. I'm sure he can use the help. Maybe they can get him to see it will only hurt Brian if he acts like a jerk. Spirit, I'm glad the job is getting off to a great start.
Great to read you Kiko! Glad to hear all is going well. Fluffy, 3 lbs. is fabulous! I'm hoping I can call it a lb. this week, the scale is still making up it's mind. I did pretty good with food, but traveling and eating out more always seem to stall me some. cottage, it must be chili weekend! I plan to make a pot tomorrow. lc, poor Megs, hope it is something they can fix quickly so she doesn't have to hurt! Enjoy your quiet time with your book... ruth, let us know if you need someone to come and dig you out!
I am printing off the FAQs and my favorite recipes. Suddenly I'm the South Beach Guru around here. I've got a neighbor, my dad, and 2 Girl Scout troop leaders that all want to do SB and are asking for help. Some are willing to read the book, some don't care to (bad dad!). It's funny, if you've managed to lose some weight, when the spring starts to roll around everybody wants to know how. I'm sure it's the same for all you chicks!
Kiko - I think you just solved my dinner dilemma. CHILI!!! My DH makes some awesome chili. Does SF sweetener work to cut the acidity in tomotoes like regular sugar does? Hope so.
Jessie - UGH! I don't miss being pregnant. Four times of that first trimester took years off of my life, I think. I couldn't eat AT ALL all day, and I felt like puking the whole three months. (Never did) I was exhausted and couldn't get out of bed - so glad that is behind me. You have my prayers...
Kara - OH! We have Wegmans. I'll look there. You are SO CLOSE to your goal weight, aren't you excited?
Schmoodle - thanks for putting my motivation back in place. At first, I set a goal of 5 lbs in March, but then the pounds starting coming off faster, and I readjusted my greedy mind to wanting 4 lbs in the first week! When my scale went back up today, I was feeling DOWN. Now you've reminded me that 5lbs this first month is good, and the 3 I've lost so far are right on. It's great that you're becoming a role model.
ME - well, I didn't get in any OFFICIAL exercise, but I cranked up the tunes while I folded laundry after laundry after laundry at the kitchen table, and did my own version of WATP. My legs are sore and required stretching, so I gather it was good enough for something. Now off to make that chili!
Tomorrow I'll be wearing my dress boots for the first time in a week. I wonder if 3 lbs is enough to notice the difference in them? I wonder at what weight my NSV will come and I can zip them up without fear of fat zippage?
Hee fluff, a fat zippage NSV, that's funny. I'll bet that'd be a first here on 3fc.
My dinner was good!
Here's what I did:
A little olive oil in the bottom of the baking dish, then cannelini beans on top. I smooshed them some with a fork, sprinkled with oregano, garlic powder, thyme, basil, and some grated Oarmesan and put in the oven, just like for taco bake.
While that was toasting, I browned some chicken Italian sausage, added green peppers, onion, garlic, artichoke hearts and sauteed. Then enough NSA spaghetti sauce to moisten. Put that on top of the beans, and top with shredded mozzarella and parmesan and back in the oven to brown.
Schmoodle that sounds yummy. Now I've got to figure out a way to make it here
Tonight was a perfect example of what happens to recipes in my house. I made mushroom chickpea curry for dinner. It was ready but Julie needed another 10 minutes to finish her workout. I checked the seasoning, was bored, and tossed in half a package of spinach. It seemed like a good idea at the time
I am glad to have that parenting class over with. Robert verbally attacked me several times and made it very uncomfortable. All the other spouses were being very civil but not him. I did ask during a break about how they recommended handling the Arrow of Light ceremony since the cub leaders don't want him there since they are afraid he will cause trouble. Given he has assaulted me once the course instructors said the only way I could make sure of keeping him out would be to get the lawyer to modify the restraining order. That would be expensive. I talked to my den leader/committee chair and she said to try to discourage him from coming but mainly to make sure he realizes he needs to stay away from me. Since I'm an assistant den leader, I will be with Brian all the time (it's my weekend luckily) so he may come over just to be near Brian. She's going to warn the other leaders so they can watch him. He is just so unpredictable and I don't know from one moment to the next if he is going to be civil or nasty.
The garage sale for the pack went well and I did spend the afternoon there while Brian was with his Dad. Robert did ask about bringing Brian to the garage sale and I was able to discourage that.
Kiko - Richardson does have two snow days but we didn't end up needing them. Thursday when I left work in the early afternoon (near where you live) it was slushy and large ice pellets but it didn't get bad in Richardson. It sure was cold today. I'm ready for spring.
Boy did it rain and rain last night. There is not a trace of snow on the ground now. Scallops and shrimp are on the menu today. I'll make a stirfry for hubby but I am going to have the last piece of salmon in a yummy salad. I'm debuating whether or not to go for a walk today. I have a fairly grueling week ahead as far as physcial walking goes. I think yoga might be better. It smells so good outside right now. Nice earthy spring time smell.
I had a minor episode of atrial fib last night but it resolved without having to go back to the emergency room again. Really scares the crap out of me when it starts that up. I ate some food high in potassium and it stopped the skipping though. Potassium can cause problems with arrythmias including the one I have.
I think I figured out whats going on. I really need to get off this Blood pressure medicine or change it or something. This is very frustrating. My wieght is lower now than its been in 16 years and my blood pressure is still high.
Grapefuit's low glycemic isn't it? better than bannanas or oranges?
It poured all day and night here, too. And the wind gusts were just amazing! If it was snow, I think we'd have had around 3 feet!
We're getting a slow start to the day, with the time change and all, but we're getting ready to meet the gang for breakfast, then a trip to Walmart for a new clock radio for me. I had a lot of trouble getting my old one to change the time. After 23 years, I think I deserve a more modern version, don't you?
Salmon sounds good today, Spirit, maybe that's what I'll have. But I'll still have to come up with something for Jake. And I know Dustin and his family will most likely be here for dinner, too. Hmmmmm..........
I have to remember to call Caitlyn before she takes off for France today. The weather was too yucky for them to come out yesterday, so we couldn't hug her before she leaves. I'm not as nervous this time as I was the first time she went, but still, I'll feel better when she's back home again. I'm going to be a mess next year when she goes off to college, but we can't keep them home forever.
Jake is finally ready, so we're off for now. I'll check back in later.
Help! Come up here and shovel for today's exercise. We've had 20" of snow and drifts are much deeper. It's still happening!
I had to shovel to get the deck door open for Hershey just now and she sort of fell off the deck to get to the patio because the steps were a huge drift! My lane has just been ploughed and I'll have to go out and clear walks and entryways later. (Hmmm....I wonder if the kid next door is feeling broke today.) My side and back doors cannot open because of drifts but we can always leave by the front door in an emergency. WE ARE CANADIANS! but I sure as heck need Spring.
I did place my plant order yesterday which cheered me up but I did spend the whole day loafing around in my robe, reading and relaxing, trying not to feel guilty. This morning will be a shower shortly and then loin girding for shovelling a bit. Church is cancelled because we'd never be able to get in.
Jake just yelled from the kitchen, "Ewww, is that what we're having for supper?!!!" He saw my pan full of roasted butternut squash, brussel sprouts and walnuts that I just took out of the oven. Lucky for him, I have a crockpot of chili going, too. 
I'm not as nervous this time as I was the first time she went, but still, I'll feel better when she's back home again. I'm going to be a mess next year when she goes off to college, but we can't keep them home forever.
