Beloved -I'm sorry about the leg cramps (I used to get those all the time), but I'm glad you're feeling better.
Hey, ChubbyBunny -what movie are you going to see?
There's not much I'm interested in right now. Except The Town -I was saving that to see with my dad, but things kept coming up. I really wanted to see Buried but it came and went too fast. Apparently not everyone wants to spend 90 minutes with Ryan Reynolds trapped in a coffin. I have to say, I don't think I'd mind that.
Got up to 20 minutes on the Stairmaster Fat Burner Level 2 last night. That thing is my own personal Balrog. In that it is a flaming demon monster thing in a dwarf cave and I have to defeat it to save the hobbits. Too geeky?
Ruthxxx -Woodstove and quilting ...that sounds so cozy! The other night it was raining here; I had some jazz turned up, I had my coffee and my book and my cat, soooo content.
Anyway, have a good day everybody! About five and half hours left and then I battle the Balrog again. "Fly, you fools!"
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Spoonflipper - We're going to see RED. I have no idea what its about. We moved this year and then my husband got laid off (the exact day we got possession of our first house!) so we decided TV was a luxury we could do without. So no movie previews! Also, I too would be fine being trapped anywhere with Ryan Reynolds. Yum. Oh, and yes, Tolkein geek that I am, yes the Balrog was the flaming demon thing that Gandalf fights. hehehe I'm refraining from further dorkiness and not saying more
LaMay - that's probably a better idea! Even the dining out guide said its a tough place (La Salsa) to find something OP. I'll figure something out or I'll just get a side order of pinto beans and eat something else when I get home (since goodness knows the movie theatre can't offer any options that are ok!)
Checking in on my lunch here...munching on salad and planning our dinner. Loving the roasted chickpeas as a topper in place of croutons...yummo.
I just found out a co-worker signed me up to make 3 dozen cupcakes for the fall festival at the school we work at. I'm a little freaked because cupcakes are a total weakness for me and I don't want to derail myself. How can I do this without really messing myself up. Or do I just have one and get right back on track. Thoughts ladies? I was thinking I might make a modified angel food cucake with meringue topping.
I am in this for the long haul, but I also know that my mentality is that if I can NEVER have something again, then that is ALL I want. Does that make sense? I am looking for honest thoughts and opinions on this. What do YOU think?
Arctic, You asked for my honest opinion...........well, I think you are trying to talk yourself into having a cupcake. I know you can do this. Last weekend I had family over for dinner and earlier in the day I made two wonderful smelling apple cakes for them and didn't take a bite, not even a lick. Had them take all of the leftovers home as they left. I was so proud of myself. You just have to set you mind ahead of time and not let those old sick voices talk you into something that you don't want to do. There will be a time later to add in a special treat now and again, but IMHO it is too soon. In the beginning I believe, until we get stronger, one slip just leads to more if you aren't very careful. Hope I didn't step on toes here but you asked.
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I do a lot of baking for Community Events and do not nibble, although mightily tempted.
First I clean and floss my teeth and then slather my hands with olive oil and put on surgical gloves. No kidding! It really works as I am really turned off by the thought of licking rubber.
As soon as the baking is done, it goes into the freezer and I steel myself against sampling even a crumb.
IMHO one sample of the baking is the thin edge of the wedge and I could end up binging!
I usually pop a stick of gum in my mouth while I'm baking. It works for me!
I DO like Ruth's suggestion, though.
My 4 hour day ended up being just over 6 hours. At least I had the forsight to make a quinoa casserole in the crockpot before I left so I had a nice, hot supper all ready for me. I did discover that I don't care much for quinoa cooked in the crockpot, though. It gets too mushy.
It's supposed to get down into the 30s tonight, and we may get our first frost. It's a good thing we got everything out of the garden, and the Swiss chard should be OK.
I was sure I posted this morning, but it's not here now.... I wonder if I was hallucinating or if I did my famous "preview when I really meant post" trick?
Arctic, I wouldn't eat the cupcake either, not this time anyway.
I allow myself pie on Thanksgiving, fudge on Christmas, etc. and thankfully, occasional well planned treats hasn't affected my weight loss or my determination. But baking cupcakes at home isn't a special event. If I were you, I'd wait and have a cupcake at a holiday party or family event. You can wait, and I bet you'd enjoy it more in a setting like that anyway.
I also chew sugarless gum while I'm baking. It tastes good, smells good and keeps me from mindlessly tasting the batter. (I chew it at staff meetings and church events where there are lots of goodies, too.)
I'd eat something nice and satisfying before beginning to bake too. I know that sweets sampling isn't about hunger, but the fact you're not hungry will help for sure!
Hi! Checking in...busy day, but OP! Dinner is steaming away right now.
Arctic Stamp Queen, I, personally, would not eat the cupcake. I was strictly OP for 6 months before even trying something off plan. In my opinion, one of the best things about SBD is that when you don't eat that stuff you don't crave it-physically, at least, which to me means a much easier way of losing weight. I needed some time and confidence before venturing off the plan. The chance that one cupcake at this point could send you back into craving again just isn't worth it. As others have mentioned, there seems to be a much better and more planned way to have a treat.
Thank you ladies..I decided to make Phase I crepes for dinner tonight and skip making the cupcakes altogether! She signed me up without asking, she can go buy some. I'm not ready for the temptation. Problem solved!
ASQ - I'm so proud of you lady! Been thinking about you every since I saw your post. You have got to feel so much better knowing you cleared this hurdle. Have a good night and get up with confidence..........
At least I had the forsight to make a quinoa casserole in the crockpot before I left so I had a nice, hot supper all ready for me. I did discover that I don't care much for quinoa cooked in the crockpot, though. It gets too mushy.
(I chew it at staff meetings and church events where there are lots of goodies, too.)
, Arctic Stamp Queen!
everyone!! I left the house early this morning and am just settling in.
