batmomm - we posted at the same time There are a lot of good recipes on that board, aren't there? I also enjoy adapting old favorites (some of which I've posted).

Good Morning Ladies

Gee!! You all so BUSY,BUSY,BUSY. I slowed down,after having a busy weekend.The weather is a little better whan it was yesterday, not as cold,but still not good for walking along the beach.

Didn't have a good day eatingwise {snacks} , being so cold I was looking for comfort foods and when I didn't find them,I ate everything in sight.UGHHH!! Hope it doesn't interfer with my W-I on Saturday.

Taz-Have a great day grandmother of #5. Be careful of the ice & snow.

Cottage- Big congrats on 5lbs. No, you shouldn't complain, you did good.

Jana-Your right to walk by the Girl Scout Cookies, they'll only get you in trouble.

KiKo-You maintained,thats better than a gain, you'll Whosssssh by next weekend, with a loss.

Hi Ruth, we'll se you later.

Lovingmommy-Sorry that your DH lost his wallet. Yikes!!! hope he didn't have all his papers in it, thats the pits trying to get dupicates made.That would make anyone over eat.

Heather-BROCCOLI can be very gassy,thats for sure. Try Cozy Chamomile Herb Tea for the tummy ache.Try to eat lite today,and than call the doctor. He can advse you more.

Hi schazti ,Have fun with your crafts & kyemom see you later.

Pearshape- I not into fashion but if it a little big, that great just in case you wear something heavy under that jacket. You don't want to be to snug. From $70 marked down to $20 that a great deal.

Hugs BB

Seachick-Hi congrats on making the 5 lb mark

Barb-Lamb stew, that my DH favorite, and if great for keeping you warm.

Batmomm-You sound like you have a good plan, making all OP recipes from this board,Hope you can ge to the gym tonight.

Hugs BB

I'm back from my workout, and did a little tidying-up around here. We were discussing what to make for supper at Curves, and I told them I was going to try the Cola Chicken, and now almost everybody there is going to make it tonight! I guess tomorrow we'll compare our ratings on it. It's funny, we're all there to exercise and lose weight, but all we talk about is food!
Speaking of food, yesterday the girls wanted to bake a chocolate cake, so we made one, and I let them frost and decorate it to their little heart's content. Then they had the great idea that it should be a "birthday cake", so they brought down all their stuffed animals and dolls, and we sang Happy Birthday and blew out candles. It was pretty cute and fun. I wish I had thought to take pictures. And yes, I ate some, too! I'm back on track today though. I had scrambled eggs with turkey bacon for breakfast, and I have some SB Coleslaw and Split Pea Soup for my lunch, and we're having the Cola Chicken with sauteed cabbage and green beans for supper.

I gotta run for now, I have to stop and put some gas in the car before I pick up the girls. Have a great OP day!

Good Morning everyone!! I hope your Tuesday's are going well!!

Good morning everyone!
Just wanted to take a moment to let you know that Phase I is over for me & my two week total weight loss is . . . . . . . . . . 10 lbs - on the dot!!!






Oh, and my weight lifting class went well . It was really hard to walk to my car afterwards - my muscles were so shakey & I am very sore today but I did it! Tonight is step arobics.
Thank you all for being here and for your tips and advice. It's helped a bunch!

Heather-
I noticed in another post that you don't like the fake sugars. I hate them and the aftertaste. What do you eat when you want a treat? I found I can actually tolerate the sugar free popsicles but I'd like to do something more than tolerate, ya know?

I DID IT!!!!!
I finally got past day one...now I know for those of you who did not read my rant about being too much of a perfectionist to be on this diet I must sound like a madwoman. I have been trying to start since Jan 2 and one by one all my best attempts have been foiled. I was feeling really down about it, so I just used it for motivation.

Day one went well for me. I even managed to squeeze in broccoli and a salad which for a veggie hater like me is mind boggling. I got to craving for these new peanut butter hershey kisses I saw on t.v. I am a very simple girl cannot cook to save my life and also very broke right now so I mixed my 2 tbs peanut butter with 2 tbs FF Cool Whip for a substitute. Let me tell you ladies, it was soooooooo good. Light Fluffy and Peanut Buttery! You should try it.

JanaM - girl scout cookies are the devil, especially in an office environment. It is all you can do not to order the fattening little things, then 2 weeks later when they are delivered you find out one of your office buddies ordered some thin mints and will power goes out the window (not speaking from personal experience or anything lol - purely hypothetical)

Kiko - I know we all want to see the pounds go bon voyage but with TOM and a little non OP eating maintenance is impressive

seachick - props to you for braving the rain for a walk. I would love to walk in the rain, it is always so soothing and relaxing - but then again always so darn cold (I am a wuss when it comes to cold...and I live in freakin Colorado - go figure)

batmomm2000 - Thats great day 4 and things seem to be going like a charm! I think if you take the attitude that you ARE GOING to the gym and ditch the MAYBE I AM GOING your mind will be more apt to follow through. They say to treat workouts like appts, so they are too important to miss...you are worth it my dear.

Ok well here is to another OP day. Started out with Scrambled Eggs with LF cheese, 1% Milk, and ofcourse my staple...V8. Good luck today chickies!

Good morning ladies...

It's cold and raining here. My one son is sick and the other is teething. Thankfully, my husband decided to stay home from work today. I'm kinda frustrated that the scale hasn't moved since I have still been working out everyday for at least 40-55 min. Yesterday I got in an hour on the eliptical and I was really pumping! Grrr! Also, I haven't cheated once! The only thing I can think of is that I am missing my snacks, so I'll try to make sure I get that in today.

Gotta go feed the crew...I'll check back in later!

Good Mornin' Ya'll

tazcat--CONGRATS on the new grand baby!!!

Jana--girl scout cookies are the devil, as Stephie said. I need to stay away from the walmart area, the girls always hang out to sell them and I can't say no to their little faces. But I'll eat a whole box, so noooooo to cookies this year!!!

Pear--I went to Lane Bryant last Thurs myself. Our store is relocating and they were marking an additional 50% off and I went crazy. Most of my pants are so big and I have been putting off buying new ones. But I got dress pants for $13. I'm wearing one pair today and I didn't notice it but you can definitely see a panty line. But they fit everywhere? I guess I'll put these up and wiat for another 5-10lbs to come off? I also got a pair of funky jeans, they are so much fun.

cottage--the animal bday party sounds like fun!! I too indulged in choc cake yesterday A lady in the office turned 50 and I bought her a cake and I knew I should have just got a card, but it was her 50th I had to do somehting special. And I caved, but only one piece!!!!!

Stephie--that's great...your first op day. Once you get the desire to stay op you'll do wonderful. Look who's talking, I had a pc of choc cake yesterday!!!!

Me...doing pretty good. The scale moved down 5 lbs the other day and has gradually moved back up. Must be the cake

I've got to talk to my brother this week (for those who don't know..he moved in w/ us due to divorce) Every weekend he has gotten his daughter, and I love my niece dearly but man...DH & I need some time to ourselves, he works 3rd shift and the only time we have together is the weekends. I don't know how I'm going to tell him, how can I say he can't have his daughter come over? I am going to suggest that he go to the parents house for the weekend at least once a month. What do you all think? I jsut don't want to offend him. We'll see, keep your fingers crossed for me.

Been a little bad here lately ie..choc cake yesterday. And today I did a fitday figure of my calories for today's food. I didn't think I was doing that bad but I had mock french toast for b'fast and left over taco bake for lunch and w/ my snacks I'm going to be over 1000 calories even before dinner? I guess I need to plan a little better. Gonna go work on that now, it's really slow in the office today.

Ya'll have a great day!!!

Just a quickie today. It's snowing here and is such a gray day. Worked yesterday and have today off, then go the next three. I know I'm a woosie, but 12 hour shifts do me in. Need to get housework done today.

I blew it yesterday, horrible day at work and didn't ever get time to sit down and eat so I fell back into the habit of "throwing food in my mouth". Not sure how to solve that one. It would help if our manager would see that not one of us got to eat and make sure she can get off her rear to take over while we can.

Well, I'm off, congrats to all you losers!

Pear- My puppy is doing awesome...He is such a sweet boy..now if I could get him to hold his bladder until I get to the door, instead of peeing right in front of it!!!

Tammy - I haven't been in that situation myself, but maybe just sit down with your brother, tell him you need to find a way to get some time alone with your DH, and ask him for some suggestions? That way you won't be so likely to hurt his feelings, and it will also include him in the process, rather than telling him what's what. I expect he is feeling overwhelmed right now, and I'm sure he'd understand your situation and appreciate your tact and consideration.

Morning chickies!

Doing great here - down 5 (again) despite the most adorablist nephew being born last week and my having to zoom up to NY to be there. Working on catching up. I've got pictures if anyone wants to see Mr. Aidan Vance

Happy day on the beach all!

Afternoon, kids. I'm just not doing well today. I laid awake from 10:00 until after 1:30 last night (Ruthie, is it contagious?) and I don't know why. PMS is hitting me hard, so I'm wondering if that's part of it. Then I finally fell asleep, and woke up this morning with a headache that will not go away. It's on the top of my head, and I'm not usually a headachey kind of person. I got to work, ate my breakfast, drank my tea (I figured caffeine would do the trick,) and finally broke down and took Advil at 9:30. One more hour until I can take anything else, and the Advil I already took didn't do squat. I also have had to force-feed myself because I just don't feel like eating (and you all know that's not like me at all. I love to eat.)

Man PMS is getting me bigtime this month. I'm just a raving today. I'm getting angry at everyone and everything. The phone ringing is making me angry, things falling over on my desk are making me angry, my friends are making me angry, and you all KNOW that Terry is making me angry.

I've been fairly busy at work today, so the day is going by quickly. I just hope that my headache goes away and I feel better later on. I have kickboxing tonight and I really don't want to skip it.

Well, enough whining. Hope you all are doing better than I am today. I wish I could curl up under my desk and take a nap, but I think they might frown upon that. I'll post more if I feel better later.

Lisa