Good evening, ladies. I apparently needed to catch up on my beauty sleep today b/c I went to bed around 0830 hrs this morning and just woke up an hour ago (1630 hrs my time...ummm, 4:30 PM, LOL)!!! It's hotter than blue blazes outside (temps expected to reach 105 degrees in the next few days) but I've got a pot of coffee brewing anyway. Can't decide what I want to do for dinner tonight but I'm thinking some grilled veggies and a salad...or maybe a turkey burger and a salad. I've come to the conclusion that I've been eating way too many grains and that's what has stalled my weight loss...so I'm cutting back starting today. So if I have that turkey burger later, I think I'll omit the bun and just have it topped w/ lettuce and the Bleu Cheese spread recipe that's a knock off of the Vortex's spread. Yummy!!!

Ruth - Boooooooooo hiss for having to move the ticker back up. Not an easy thing to do, I know. You'll be moving it back down in no time. ;) 84 degrees!?!?!? Oh I don't even want to hear it!!! :p I definitely am NOT a fan of the hot weather...but swimming pools are calling my name and THAT I *am* a fan of!!! ;)

Mmckellen - Sorry for what you're going through w/ your parents. I know it's difficult but it sounds like you've got a good handle on the situation. I hope it all works out for the best for you AND your parents.

Cottage - Oooh, I do NOT envy Cindy and her hot gear. YUCK!!! Good luck to her, though!!!

Twynn - I hear ya on the running in the heat. I'm trying to get ready b/c I want to be able to do a half-marathon in December...but training in the Georgia heat is NOT fun. LOL Sounds like you've got a busy couple of days...enjoy the visit w/ your in-laws!!!

WaistingTime - Oh wow...it sounds like you have a house full this week!!! Here's to keeping your sanity!!! ;) My niece and nephew stayed here all last weekend, but they are 18 and 16 so they pretty much take care of themselves, LOL

Cyndi - Sounds like you are doing GREAT. Good job!!! I'm thinking that I'm going to try to make a whole grain chocolate cake for my birthday...I found the recipe online the other day. Last year I made a sugar-free low-carb cheesecake (good, but doesn't satisfy that "cake" want, LOL). We'll see what happens this year.

Lexxiss - Hope your allergy test went well. I'm assuming that you're talking about the lovely "let us stick you 100 times and see what welps up" type of test??? Fun!!! ;) That's awesome that you'll be teaching. Water yoga??? Oooh, that sounds SO much better than normal yoga!!! I tried yoga again a few months ago and I didn't like it nearly as much as I did before. I bet I'd like water yoga a lot better, though!!!

zeffryn - Wow, two teachers in one day in this thread...how awesome is THAT!?!?!? Congratulations on the new position. I have been batting around the idea of maybe doing some instructing once I get to my goal weight...but I'm a really nervous public speaker and I'm not sure that I could do it. The more weight I lose the more confidence I gain, though...I might be dangerously over-confident by the time I get to goal, LOL Congratulations, again...how exciting!!!

bkstitch - Welcome back!!! Just keep coming back here and we'll help you get through your first 2 weeks. :) The ladies here are great encouragers and really helpful w/ tips to help you adjust to your new way of living w/ as little discomfort as possible. ;)

Pearlrose - Sometimes a change of scenery is all you need. ;) I had COML class a few weeks ago (boring Incident Command/Communications Leader/Government Paperwork type class) but it was nice to be out of the radio room and just another pupil. ;) Congrats to your son on his transfer!!! :)

FurnaceOfAchievement - Congratulations on finishing Phase I!!! Isn't that a great feeling??? ;)

Xan - Awwww, no grilling??? The ONLY thing I enjoy about Summer, aside from pools, is being able to grill more often. :) My thoughts are w/ you on the anniversary of your mom's passing. *hugs*

granchick - Welcome to the site!!! :) Congratulations on completing Phase I...great feeling, right??? ;) My mom is the exact same age as you and she is LOVING her South Beach way of life!!! :) The ladies here will definitely help keep you on track. There's a monthly exercise challenge that's good for keeping you on track and moving. ;)

Alright ladies, time for me to try to unstick my sweaty legs from this leather couch and head to the gym. Yuck...this weather is disgusting!!! Have a good night, ladies!!!