Thoroughly Thursday! (1/12/2006)
 

Hello chickadees!

DH is working through the night tonight, so I'm sleeping even worse than usual. So is DS - he misses his daddy! It'll be so sad for him to wake up and still no daddy!

Well, I managed to get off my duff and go for a walk with DS in his stroller yesterday! It's been sooooo long since I've just been for a walk! There's a little park a couple blocks away that runs along the bluff overlooking the marina and Naval station here, and so we went there, walked along the bluff, and then walked home - only maybe 7-8 blocks total, but that's more than I've been getting. I'd like to get to the point where I can walk DS (in his stroller, most likely, as I don't want to end up having to carry him if he decides he doesn't want to walk!) to the library and home again - about a mile each way. I love our library here - it's large but not intimidatingly so, the librarians are mostly friendly and helpful, they have a lot of kid programs for all age groups (alternate Mondays they have a toddler and preschool age storytime), and there's a nice little cafe inside to boot!

I also stayed pretty OP yesterday - I had some ww toast w/pb for breakfast, some leftover roast beef at lunch, and a huge seafood salad for dinner (the only time I get shellfish is when DH isn't at home). I'd've liked to have spread some more vegs throughout the day, but I was running errands and doing homework most of the day and just didn't get a chance. I also came close to drinking my goal for water (min 48 fl ozs - I know, it should be 64 ideally, but there's nothing that says I can't have more than 48 ozs! That's just my desired minimum) - I would have met it if I hadn't fallen asleep so darned fast! I was about 1/2 glass (6 ozs) short.

Barb - Happy Belated Birthday! Sounds like you had a nice day (other than Brian's dental work - ouch!).

Have a great day, chicas!

It's THURSDAY! Let's Chat on the Beach!
 

Rise N Shine !!! :flow2:

Thank the Stars for Tivo! I go to sleep so early anymore I miss all my shows.. So when I get up in the morn, I have my mucholicious Cawfee and watch all the shows I've missed! I sooo love having a laptop.. I am in bed writing this as I watch "My name is Earl" looove that show, and Project Runway..
It is sooooo Froggy here this morning-- But it's going to be 72 F today. What's Up with that??? Some Winter!!!! Today I work on my resume... just have to add my last job to it so it shouldn't take too long..then out to Monster it goes! DH has a job interview today. He works for Verizon/MCI as an IP Telephony engineer.. this interview is for a position with a company he really wants to work for .. so he is a bit nervous..so fingers crossed fer my Man Chicken girls!!!

Good morning, Heather Who Never Sleeps and Schatzi Who Sleeps! :rofl:

Heather, aren't libraries wonderful! Our little one has children's programmes too and even a couple of homework clubs. I hope you can get in another walk today.

Schatzi, "Monster"? What the heck is that? Are you looking for a witch position? :yikes:I need to figure out how to tape TV programmes. I'd love to watch one while sipping my coffee.

Yesterday was a long afternoon and evening :( but I got Kevin through his operation and home onto his couch with ice packs, pain killers, water and the phone close at hand. I hit my own bed at 10:30 and woke at five again.

Today I go to get my Girls from the kennel and will spend most of the day doing chaos adjustment training with them so they won't freak at the workers in the cellar! The first thing will be to have the men give them treats. These guys are all 6 feet or taller which makes them all the more threatening according to The Girls. It should be an "interesting" day.

I have an hour to shower, dress, take the recycle out, move my car and have some breakfast. The guys have been getting here around 7:30 which certainly makes me leap into action.

Back later. :cofdate:

Boston is very mild as well, 50 -55 degrees! I am bracinf for the snow that will more than make up for the nice stretch we are having.

I packed my salad and I have good snacks at work. I am so sick of salads though I may get a nice bowl of soup to go with it. I had turkey chili the other day and it was good. I have to remember to eat breakfast today, yesterday I got caught up in work and did not eat until 1 in the afternoon.

I went to the gym even though I did not want to ( I must update my workout post) and then made a cheese omelette for dinner. I am so tired and Looking forward to my weekend.

Aren't we the early birds today! This will be another quick fly-by for me. The girls parents are in NYC, so I have to take them to school, and after lunch and naptime I'm taking them to stay with their grandparents, and I get to go home and EVEN HAVE TOMORROW OFF!!!! I won't know how to act with all this free time! I did make an appt. to have my car serviced tomorrow, I've been putting that off so now I can finally have time to get it done. I'm managing to stay OP with all this running around, but just barely! I watched the "Biggest LOser" last night to help encourage me along!

Heather ~ We visit the library often for storytime or just picking our own books. The kids really enjoy it, and it makes them feel like they're doing a "grown-up" thing. I'm sure your little one will benefit from it, too. I'm right with you RE the water!

Schatzi ~ We're into the 60's today with a lot of fog. Yesterday was really foggy and raining out. It looked pretty eerie. Weird weather for this time of year for us, but I guess better than snow & ice. I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed for your husband!

Ruth ~ I know your "girls" will be thrilled to be back home, and excited with all the activity going on! Hope the guys have some "goodies" for them so they make friends quickly! That was so very nice of you to see to Keith, you're an angel.

A BELATED HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BARB!

Hi Chilichick ~ Don't forget to eat breakfast today! It's the most important meal of the day! Yes, I'm bracing for that "big" snowstorm too! I just have a feeling we're going to have to pay for all this mild weather we've been enjoying!

Happy Thursday Morning All. I have a not so delicate question. This is day 10 of phase 1 for me. I am wondering if it is normal to get constipated and what others have used to remedy the situation???

Constipation is very common Freaky- especially during PH1. You might was to try taking Metamucil or Benefiber every day... and definitely Beans help. Some folks have opted to take stool softeners too.

Hi Freaky! Yup -perfectly normal and a pain in the a$$, so to speak! Metamucil helps and so does eating legumes and drinking water. I hope it all works out for you. Sorry! Been there and know it's not a joke but I'm feeling goofy this morning! :crazy:

Chilichick, WHAT snowstorm? Is one forecast? We are well above freezing today and the ice is almost all melted off the decks. The lane is ice with 1/4 inch of water on it so I hope it disappears before it freezes. Actually snow on top would solve the problem a bit.

Cottage, you've sure been busy. Try to enjoy your day "off". It's a shame you have to look after your car-child.

The guys have been here since 7:20! What keeners. And they live in Brockville, a half hour's drive away. Romano comes in, shakes my hand and asks how I am, gets them started and then takes off to check out other jobs. He is just a whirlwind! Today they are doing some crack filling and other stuff and will still be here tomorrow when they put on some sort of sealer. Monday they paint and that should finish it. Whew!

The smartest thing I did this week was putting the Girls in the kennel. I get them this morning and will have to stay in the house until this job is done. I need to protect these big strong guys from my shaggy teddy bears! We'll see how the treat thing works later today. My biggest concern is their getting out when the guys are in and out the doors. Lucy never misses an opportunity - for anything!

Good morning ladies!

Well, I have been busy this week. I have missed coming in here. I have been trying to be a good girl regarding internet usuage, but it is so hard. I have also been so-so with my eating. I've been pretty much OP until last night when I made cabbage and pinto beans and just had to make a little pan of cornbread. It was so good. But, I didn't feel like my dessert last night and then ended up getting hungry at bedtime. It was too late to eat, so I just went there hungry.

I just got through having one peice of french toast made with ww bread and a cup of hot cocoa with splenda. It was good and satisifying, but I was dreaming of forbidden food on the way to work.

Exercise, I have lost that drive to go as much. It is related to laziness and the fact that I let my cleaning girls go for financial reasons. So, I am losing time b/c of keeping up with the house. (At least, I am not on the couch vegging.;)) I have also been trying to cook a proper on program meal every night. (Last night outstanding). So, I am trying to get in the swing of things and make it all work. I have planned to go to step class tonight. That's just two workouts this week. I am considering the circuit/abs class tomorrow night. (That one definitely kicks my bootie).

Until next time, work is piling up. Sorry, no individual replies! Everyone have a good day. (It went from 60 degrees yesterday to 32 this morning. ;()

Good morning, Chickies~~ :coffee:

Well, the shoe is still hanging about in the space/time continuum. I'll make another check today and if it doesn't show up (ie: the elves have stopped playing dress up with it) I'll just have to go buy another pair. Aww... ain't that a terrible thing! ;)

Ruth I You really must be careful what you say around someone with a mind like mine! To quote:

"The guys have been here since 7:20! Today they are doing some crack filling"

:rofl: I about fell out of my chair and spewed coffee on the monitor with the visual on that one!! :rofl:

Schatzi, Freaky, Chili, and Cottage, Good Morning!

Heather, the way you describe where you live, it reminds me of author Debbie Macomber's fictional town of Cedar Cove, WA. :)

Okay, off to have breakfast and get ready to meet with Miss Mary. I wrote 38 pages yesterday! That should keep her busy til I get back from the cruise! :D

HAGD on the Beach everyone!

Hey Freaky- Thanks for mentioning that about the constipation. I contemplated saying something about it yesterday- but chickened out?

I've never used metamucil before- do I need to proceed with caution (as in, am I going to get caught in an embarassing situation here?!).

Also, anyone else in week 2 of phase one not losing anymore? I havent lost a smidge since last friday and I'm so frustrated! advice?

Hi guys
I fell of the beach towel this am no time to put any food together DH ran to a bagel shop for me
Everything bagel with light cream cheese and coffee with skim and splenda
For Lunch theres a pork loin at the caf
I did survive last night tho dinner our with friends salmon and grilled veggies
Mama! OMG 38 pages! you rock!
Dana I totally feel your pain when i was out last night the coffee menu is the same as the dessert menu I made them take it off the table MMM Chocolate Concerto
Ruth all I could think of when you said Fill in the Cracks was Romano's Hairy Arse! Thanks for the laugh this am
Chili and Cottage I know the Snow's going to hit jersey like a brick
Schatzi mmm tivo drooooooooooool
gotta run
Kier

Morning chicks!

It's shaping up to be a beautiful, mild day here in FL, but I'm feeling tired, ugh, SICK! I don't know if it's just from all the stress I've been under while I got my school applications done or what, but I could just fall asleep at my desk! And there's so much more to do - get ready for a big presentation and moving! DH and I are moving to a new place next weekend and we still have a ton of packing to do. At least it will be a good workout, huh? :strong:

Schatzi ~ Keeping my fingers crossed for your DH! Also, I made that cola chicken you keep talking about last night and it was YUMMY!!! :chef:

H-Ko ~ Sounds like a relaxing walk! I love libraries but lately haven't had the time to spend there.

Ruth ~ Glad to hear that Kevin got through his operation!

chilichick ~ soup is definitely a great way to add in some variety! I found that there was only so much I could do with salad. Be sure to get that breakfast in! It helps a lot!

cottage ~ Enjoy that day off tomorrow!

freaky ~ Good morning!

djett ~ Mmmmmm...French toast and cocoa, sounds like a great breakfast!

Mamacita ~ Sorry your shoe hasn't shown up yet! It's probably in the same place as my MP3 player (the alternate universe of lost socks, remote controls, keys, and such), but hopefully it will emerge soon!

BeachininBoston ~ Hi!

Hope you all have a great day on the beach! :beach:

Hey everyone! Good morning. I'm sitting here drinking cinnamon bun coffee with a shot of sf caramel syrup. It's good but a little sweet for me first thing in the morning. I think I need another cup of "regular" coffee after this.

Yesterday was a good OP day. Since I've been back this week and have been eating right I feel soo much better. Sugar really does a whammy on your system. Plus I'm eating all the veggies required on this diet which also helps. I just have more energy and feel "healthier" somehow. I still haven't weighd myself yet. I want a week of P1 under my belt before I get that brave. I guess I should've since now I won't know how much I lost but either way, I'll way Monday and update my ticker then. Hopefully it won't move too far in the wrong direction. I'm keeping all 10 fingers and 10 toes crossed :D !

I still haven;t used my crockpot because I keep forgetting to defrost something. I think today I'll just throw something in there frozen. If I put it on low it should be OK. Don't know, I'll just experiment.

My house is a wreck! I hate it. I still haven't completely unpacked from my trip yet. I've got stuff all over my kitchen that I have no room for until I have time to reorganize. I hate cluter and stuff all over the place but I really won't have time to tackle anything other than the usual vaccuming and straightening for a few more days. Next week should not be so hectic since I don't teach at all.

Have a great day, chicks! Stay OP!

Freaky, I feel your pain. Not right now, of course because I'm doing WW, but that's the main reason neither my mom nor I can do Ph1. The other girls might remember when I would have a bathroom "celebration" :woo:. It was a party any time I could go. (And I shared with the group, of course.)

Make sure you get lots of beans, veggies, water, and I took Fibercon. Might want to invest in some Beano when you're ingesting all those things though because you'll probably be a windbag like I was.

Hope everything comes out ok. :lol3: I crack myself up!

Everyone else: Good morning! I'm on before we have devotions. How about that! Weezle got on here early! I don't typically have the time. Pilates was... interesting. I'm not very flexible. Maybe this will improve my flexibility.

Ugh, we're having a fire drill today. At least it's going to be 55 out, but I have errands to run this afternoon. Grrrr.

Well, no time to whine now. Devotions are over and it's time to work. Talk to you all later on!

Lisa

Morning chicks poping in to say hello. Still not totally back on the beach but I am watching what I am eating. I really do need to go buy a scale, maybe that might help me get back on track, I really have no idea what I weigh.

I wish I could get here more often, but I never seem to have a free moment,when I am not working I am spending my time trying to play catch up around the house, which is what I am doing now, I do a room then come back to the puter, maybe I will catch up on everyone and get to know the new names.

HAPPY BIRHTDAY BARB- sorry I missed saying that yesterday. Hope your day was a good one.

Well I am off to mop yet another floor and change the laundry over, be back in a bit.

Morning girls!!
Dana- I too had cornbread last night...How bad is that??
Ya'll sound like you are in silly moods this morning...Ruth especially!!
Schatzi- How are the new pets?? LOL
I think I am gonna look into getting a cleaning service to start coming out to my house. I just don't have the time or energy after working 45 hours, taking 3 college classes, having 2 kids and 3 dogs, cooking every night....Not much help from DH in any area....I think I deserve to have someone else come clean my house!! I think I will go look into that right now..I will be back!!

Just a drive this morning girls.
I was bad yest. I had a regular waffle. Well, they didnt make the mulit-grain waffles anymore. But I had sf syrup with it. Had to take a nap in the afternoon. I just have to rmbr I cant eat what I have eaten all my life.....:devil:

Have a math quiz today. Wish me luck! Going to try to get a kick start this afternoon on a running program I will be starting on monday.

Will try to get back this afternoon. Y'all have a great OP day! :hug:

Freaky - I use the sugarfree orange Metamucil powder. One spoonful, make sure you add enough water and I like some ice cubes so it is cold. Make sure you stir well so it doesn't lump. I have it with breakfast every morning but during phase 1 it is essential. No embarrassing moments for me but it may depend on how your body handles the fiber. The beans and veggies are as essential as lots of water.

pearshape - I have one cookbook that talks of using frozen chicken pieces in the crockpot and I have done that in the past. It does help keep the chicken from overcooking. One concern I have heard is that the food sits too long at too cool of a temperature to be safe when you use frozen meat.

djett - I've had that problem with exercise myself. I love it when I am there but it is hard to drag myself there. And it is tough when I have stuff in the evenings and don't have time to get all sweaty beforehand.

Me - The cake is out of the house now and I am back OP today. I have leftover fish chowder for lunch which I am really looking forward to. Good think I am working from home today. People complain if you reheat fish/seafood in the microwave at work.

Good Morning All!

Just a quick note before I'm out and flying around. I have a house call today, and going with hubby to the doctor. His legs are hurting, and he's not steady on his feet. Saturday he fell twice helpng me with a dog! Than on top of that, his right hand is going numb on and off. I know he has a couple of herniated discs from two previous auto accidents. But that was several years ago, so I don't know what's going on now.

WOW, you all make me feel lazy! Everyone is sooooo busy. and Kyemom, do get a house cleaner. It will make your life so much easier.

Well, I've got to get hubby up, feed us, the dogs and the cats, shower and get ready to leave!

I'll pop in later!

Joanne

Morning all!
Sounds like everyone is doing very well. I had another good day OP yesterday. Have a lot of errands to run today so I must plan my snacks.
Had too much rain here so I haven't gotten out to exercise. Rain doesn't usually stop me but it's been extremely heavy. I've got equipment in my basement that I usually use religiously but I just haven't felt like it lately.
Here's to a great day everybody!

Hi Chicks:)

Just finished cooking my spinach balls to go with spaghetti squash for tonights dinner.

I have to watch what I eat on Thursday as I'm weighing-in on Sat. I found a article that said that it takes two day for the colon to disgest the food,so its not what you yesterday it the day before.

[On average, it takes 39 hours in women and 31 hours in men for food to pass through the colon and out of the body. This time varies a lot from person to person, depending on personality, state of mind, and fiber intake. Usually, the effect of fiber is to speed up this process.]

Hopefully, this will help others decide if this applies to them. Just a thought.

Hugs :) BB

Wow...lots of posts I see. No time for individual responses..sorry!!
I still have some cleaning to do - pear you would HATE my apt. right now.....clutter city in the spare/scrapbook/computer room!
I also have to start planning my Avon grand opening party & do a few things for work.
Have a great OP day ladies!!

Wow...lots of posts I see. No time for individual responses..sorry!!
I still have some cleaning to do - pear you would HATE my apt. right now.....clutter city in the spare/scrapbook/computer room!
I also have to start planning my Avon grand opening party & do a few things for work.
Have a great OP day ladies!!

HIYA Ladies!!!
Been struggling with where i headed with my weightloss/life thing. This is a link to my journal.
Feed back welcomed.
http://www.3fatchicks.com/journals/i...omments/37702/

Good morning ladies! :) I can't believe I'm getting in a morning post!

Sounds like everyone is doing well and working hard to stay OP!!

I didn't get in a morning workout, because I thought I had a meeting. Turns out my husband had the wrong date! Grrr! So, I'm gonna have to work it in somehow in the afternoon.

Trying to decide what I want to do for dinner while avoiding the laundry. :lol:

Anyway, have a great day!

Hi Chickerdoodles!

Hairy bu*ts, Poop talk, filling cracks, spinich balls - I always miss all the fun stuff. :lol3: Is the recipe for the spinich balls in the recipe section?

I'm back from the dentist and have the completed the second installment of getting by old metal fillings taken out and replaced with white composite ones. The numbing stuff is just starting to wear off. I have one more side to go (the bottom right) and then I will be mercury free! You know you break an old mercury thermometer and they practically call HAZ MAT but they still put the crap in your teeth! I've had exactly two Sylvester Stallone puddings today for a whopping total of 220 calories but I can't eat quite yet due to the numbing stuff and sore teeth. I have to go for my second :fr: you-know-what appointment at 5:00 pm. I've already warned my family that when I get home tonight - I'm taking a shower and going to bed to read. They will have to live life without me cause I'm just not going to be pleasant. :(

Hope all you chickies have a great day! I may peck back in later.

You won't believe this! Romano just asked if I wanted him to check my plumbing! ROFLOLPIMP! Do I get to check his, I wonder.
Just had to pop in to let you chicks know that. This is turning into quite a day.

Geeeeeeeeeez

ROFL...thanks Ruthie!!!! Great visual!!

I was wondering why your name is Ruth XXX !
Now I know.

I just saw that Mamacita writes. I also just read on her blog that she was leaving on a curise. (Have a great time Mamacita). Does anyone know what her writers name is? And what are some of the books that are published. I pm her, but, she may not get it until she gets back.
Thanks,
Chipper

Thanks for all the great advice on the whole "no go" isssue. Going to try taking the orange stuff in the morning and hopefully it will provide some more room at the in!!!

BeachInBoston - I too am in week two and stopped losing as of Sunday. I've stayed strict to the plan but the scale stays - maybe it's due a bit to constipation. Going to keep at it and hope for the best. It looks like you and I are in about the same place according to the weight trackers. COOL

GOOD GAWD! I'm not around fer a day or 2 and "HairSuit" Rrromano's crack butt is after Ruthies Plumbing! Mamacita! There's gotta be a story line in there fer ya.. ya know: somethin like:

As the Macedonian hunk of hair looked at his employer, the porcelain delicate skinned Ruth, he tried to contain his lust but could not. He said huskily:" Can I check yer plumbing?" He couldn't wait fer her reply: He TOOK his PLUNGER: AND JAB JAB THRUST THRUSTED the Long STICK , Until the Liquids GUSHED and RAN OVER...
In a voice like smooth smoke Ruth said " I AIN"T PAYIN extra FER THAT! You stuffed up my toilet .-you fix it And Putty up that crack while yer at it.

The End.

Schatzi......are you drinking...or are you just that naturally silly? I was laughing so hard DF came in to see what was so funny! You are too much!

Oh Darlin' This is the Schatzi- natural...HeeeHEEEE!
Schatizi-Pickled? Heh heh.. I would be Banned !

I haven't had any problems in that regard, although I read about them -- but I truly do eat TONS of salad, steamed vegetables, beans every day (in the salads actually) V8 etc...I'm amazed with the sheer volume of food I've been eating (I mean, LARGE salads!) I still lost four pounds the first week!

I'm beginning to think that this diet is great if like me you really like salad and eggs....but it sure would be a challenge if you didn't!

<choke> Good Gawd Schatzarina! I'm glad I set my water glass down before I read that! I nearly choked as it was! <wipes tears from eyes>

I was still feeling kind of flimsy from this stupid cold - and I had a terrible, awful, no-good, very bad headache. So the only walk I went on was around Costco. Not too bad with the water, but food was only so-so. I have a ton of homework (having slept most of the day), so instead of cooking, we just picked up easy dinner from Costco deli: chicken caesar salad, penne w/meatballs (the size of tennis balls!), and chicken parmesan. We ate salad, then the penne as a sort of pre-main course course, and then the chicken. There's enough leftovers to hold DH for a couple days, I think. It was better (health-wise) than the pizza DH wanted to get, but not as good as home-cooking.