Kara - I needed something and it was just sitting around and the perfect height. My DH got a bit confused by it though since it is his Christmas gift bike tool repair kit and he wondered why it was under here. What I really need is a desk designed for petites!

Chelby, how did you price it out? Did you look into the promotions to see if any of the discounts can work for you? It can be expensive, but there are ways to cut it back. I only ever go when I can get a good deal. PM me if you want some suggestions.

Good morning all, just popping in for a quick hello. I am a big bundle of irritability today. I'll be back to post when I am feeling happier. Have a great day all.

Hope your day improves Schmoodle. I should start exercising today, shouldn't I? I was born in Wisconsin but left Milwaukee, Wisconsin when I was 2 and stayed in Nigeria till I was 7. I came back to the U.S. and settled in MD for five years. I left MD at age 12 but came back at age 14. I've been in the States ever since.

Alright, CYNDI, here I am....

Officially the heaviest I've been since 2006. 130 on the scale this morning. I have had a very hard time lately because I spend so much time with Chris, and every meal involves white pasta, except for when he takes me out to eat. I have had no will-power lately so I'm going to be going to Ph1 very soon, hopefully tomorrow. (I would tonight but he and I are cooking for his parents tonight and it's pasta again and I won't be able to resist it on Day 1, however I will be eating Ph1 the rest of today.)

SO, yes, I am back. If you see me on FB and you don't see me posting on here, YELL AT ME!!!!

Whale Lisa

Hey guys! I'm brand new to the whole south beach thing! I'm currently working out 5 times a week focusing on HIIT cardio and weight lifting! So far so good but it's time for me to cut.... I've been indulging too much here and there and they have added a nice little padding on my tummy! I don't have much to lose at all, I would love to get under 130lbs and wear a size 4/5 (currently 6/7) and get my abs to show before summer. I've got upper abs but like I said, my days of handfuls of sugary cereal and too many starches has got to end!

I'm in good shape but my diet so fell victim to the college life and about 3 months ago I moved in with my boyfriend so I got some love pudge as well... oh btw, I'm ally :)

Greetings from Meroby Olympic village! :D I'm relieved to see that I can peek in from school again! :carrot: (The week before vacation 3FC wouldn't load at school.) We just came back upstairs from the school wide parade and opening ceremonies. The kids are so excited that we put circle time on hold and they're having choice time first. They're all so happy to see each other again that they can't stop chattering. lol

Oops, things are getting a little heated over in the block area. I need to sign off and go play over there with them for a while. :) I'll be back.

Hi Ally - it's nice to meet you. :)

Hey Ally, have u posted in the South Beach Bio section?

Hi Lisa :moo: Good to see you back ;) We talk a lot about stress eating but being happy can also lead to loss of focus. You will get back on track, you always do :)

Schmoodle - Hope the day is either better than you expect or over quickly :hug:

Karen - Thanks for the ideas. I've been considering the calorie cycling idea. I think that would be more manageable as long as I keep the higher days on the reasonable end.

Chelby - I consider flat leaf parsley the only parsley worth using :) Planning a trip sounds like fun.

Debbie - The gardening is my favorite project. About 6 years ago a friend at the Dept. of Health and I started a child care gardening program. Every year we offer 5 hours of training about gardening with children and gardening 101. I usually recruit some people and others hear from friends. We offer support and assistance to get them going along with small stipends for materials. I encourage raised beds because of possible soil issues like lead. It's been incredibly successful, most of the new gardeners are now hooked and the kids love it.

Kara - the spoonful of PB is my downfall. I think it's the salt/fat combo. BTW - you have motivated me to start decluttering. Hope you enjoy your night out ;)

Lauren - I do the same thing with extra time - extra workouts! I'm a fan of the 10 minute ball workout. Love that disk and it has my PT's stamp of approval.

Okay, gotta pretend I'm working here ;)

hey guys :)

nope, that was my first post on these forums.

quick question- are sun crystals a BIG no-no? I don't like splenda so I use sun crystals, they are 5 calories, 1 carb made of half stevia and have cane sugar. I know that's sugar but would it hurt to use in my morning coffee with skim milk?

Morning everyone! It is BEAUTIFUL outside today. The birds are singing and the sky is a bright blue... you wouldn't guess that the forecast has us down for rain/snow for the next couple of days.

Got up early and went to the gym today (I'm starting to enjoy it more and more) and now I'm relaxing until lunch, then I find out whether I was accepted as a tour guide or not. Cross your fingers!

Cyndi, yeah the whole "happy" thing and having a man that "loves me for me" thing.... what the heck is up with THAT!?!?!? So NOW I decide to be a whale.

Thank you for the cow of encouragement. I told Chris he needs to start being mean to me and telling me how fat I am so I lose weight. ;)

But he's at least being supportive, asking me what kinds of things he should cook for me this week and what I can/can't eat. What a sweet man.

Hi Chickies,

I know I have been quiet for a while. Its been difficult. My DS beautiful 28 yr old friend passed away on Feb. 11. Funeral was on Sat. and my son had a difficult time, he made a memorial dvd and also delivered the eulogy.

So, I said goodbye to my 28 year old linoleum in the kitchen. Now we have a laminate and I have been fuzzing looking for water spots. Had a good laugh this morning - looked at DH and said - we use to spent our time checking out water spots on the floor and then we discovered - viagra.

I have been OP all this time too. Maybe that I am going to the drs for a physical next week has been a good motivator.
take care
Sophie

Good Morning Ladies

Just popping in for a quick hello since our company will be here in the next couple of hours and I still need to take a shower and do a few little things around the house.

I had a GREAT weigh-in today to finish up Phase 1... I'm down 2.5 since last week, a total of 10 pounds lost in 2 weeks of Phase 1.... AND I now have less than 100 pounds to lose :carrot: Not much less, but it's still a milestone and I'm celebrating.

Schmoodle - I hope your day has gotten better.

Weezle - I love pasta! And always overeat when we have it. Sigh. So none for me anymore. I have never tried the ww kind since I know my boys will turn up their noses. Happy PH1!

FitChick89:welcome2: Okay, I know everyone's body is different and weight is different on each of us, but girl you sure seem pretty darn trim already at your height. I hope you like the new WOE.

Heidi - Cracking me up. We need a webcam in your class!

Cyndi - Your gardening program sounds great. And what a great way to start kids off enjoying veggies.

Kate - :crossed: for you and my son who may hear today if he got summer research with his CS prof.

Sophie - So sorry.

1oftheLuvs - congrats on your weigh in:)

We just finally schedule the repair work for our basement office floor so over the next few days DH and I will need to move all the computer stuff and furniture and pull back the carpet. I hope we can get the internet back up fast - I will go into 3FC withdrawal!