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:frypan:Here I am (with my tail between my legs!) I have not been on here in ages, but still lurk from time to time just to keep up with everyone!! I did not realise how much increase in work I would have between working at the larger school andhaving two teens in the house now!
I am still in the 228-232 range depending on the day and I am just disgusted with myself!:p I have been a member here for over two years, I think, and have gotten nowhere! It is my fault and I certainly do not blame anyone else for it, but I have got to get myself in gear! I am blessed to have good genes in that both my parents families seem to live for a good number of years! My mom is now 83 and my dad is 73 and they still travel, go to friends houses and play cards and my dad still works 40 hr weeks! I could certainly expect to live a long quality life if I took more time doing taking care of myself. I know that God has blessed me, but I need to do some work for it too! :^: I got a mini trampoline for Christmas and I also have an exercise ball.:trampo: I live out in the boonies and can go for long walks when I have or make time for it. Sean's high school band is one of the ones chosen for the Gator Bowl this year, so we'll be in Jacksonville for New Years, but it's on to the straight and narrow as soon as we return!! ( If you happen to catch the Gator Bowl or parade, look for the Creekview High School Marching Grizzlies in the green and blue!!) :newyear: |
Hey thin welcome back gal. Its so good to see you posting....
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OK yep - it's that time of year to think (once again!) about shedding pounds. I started last December/January, but had an AWFUL year so the last thing I thought about was weight. Anyway - hopefully that black cloud is behind me and I'm looking forward to beginning 2008 with renewed energy to begin dieting.
I followed Sugar Busters several years ago for a few months. I didn't lose any weight, but did feel better. (Meanwhile, my husband lost 30 lbs!) My biggest problem then was frequent cheats that I have vowed not to endulge in this time around. I'm glad I found this group because really believe the support will help. |
Hello! I got my errands in...went to the post office to mail a couple packages- sales! hooray!- and then to pick up my meds at the pharmacy, then down to the ceramic store and got clay. Now I am all ready to go throw. I have about two hours to make at least eight plates. I hope I can get it done!
THIN: Good to see you! I will look for Sean's band if I watch the Gator Bowl! (who is playing in it? BOB will smack me for that...hehhe) SNAPS: :welcome3: Glad to have you join us! The support DOES help! Make it a point to check in every day, and share how you do. It just gives some accountability that helps keep you on track! Off to throw! :wave: |
Morning all- Just having my coffee. Hope everyone is doing okay today. Steve has off four days again so hopefully we can get some stuff done today. Like putting our house back together. We've been lazy about doing anything. I'll need to run to the store this week end and get some fruits and vegetables.
Monet- You'll be working hard to get those plates done. Good luck on them. Snap-:welcome: Do you have the book? It helps to go over it again even if you've been on it before. We're going to have a good year I just know it. We're about the same in our weights and heights. Okay guess I'll go finish my coffee and do something like unpack a box or two. |
:woohoo: I threw eight plates, and kept seven... And I was done by 2, which was my goal! It actually only took me a little over an hour and fifteen minutes. I am really slow so that is good. :)
Now to go get ready for my company! They should be arriving anytime now! :wave: |
The gator bowl will be Texas Tech vs Virginia:dunno: It's my understanding that comcast will be broadcasting the parade and game. You can also watch it on the internet. The parade will be Monday at 3pm and the game is Tuesday at 1pm. Look for Creekview Marching Grizzlies in green and blue.
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Sanps - Welcome to the group - it is really nice to be able to ask questions and get support and ideas.
Jacque - the Triscuit crust was under one of the cheesecake recipies on the SB site - but I changed it a bit. You crush enough of the low salt Trisuits to make 1 cup and then add some melted butter and Splenda. I baked the crust for about 10 min. before I added the cheese cake part. I got myself a book called "Choice Menus" which says it's for quick and easy meals and menus to help you prevent or manage Diabetes. It's got detachable menus for 30 breakfasts, lunches, suppers and snacks - and recipies. I find it really helps with the "what am I going to eat today?" days. It does suggest some of the non-SB foods like potatoes, but it's easy to do one's own adjustments. I'm having a "housecleaning" day today - so far it's going pretty well. Donna |
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Good Morning all - thanks for the warm welcome. Yes, I have the book - actually have a couple of them! I have the "original" and last year bought the new updated version. I have reread several sections. Went to the grocery store to stock up on the correct foods, and am really gearing up to GO.
One of my problems is always breakfast. Big hurry in the morning, so typically grab a breakfast bar and coffee to eat in route to work. Are any of the breakfast bars OK on SB? My company is helping A LOT. They have invited all employees to get a group of 8 - 10 people together for a team. Each person will have a private weigh-in between January 2 - 4. Then will have a weekly weigh-in within their team. Every 2 weeks, there will be a motivational speaker - nutrition, physical therapy, goal setting, etc. At the end of March, there will be a "prize" for the team with the greatest weight loss percentage. :carrot: |
Morning! I could not sleep last night so I wandered down to the garagio and threw a few items. It is so wet here (too bad it is not really rain, which we need desperately!) things are not drying very quickly. I hope I can trim my plates and the things I threw last night and get them drying today. Before I went back to bed, I checked my blood sugar and it had come down a nice amount (still too high!) so I walked and paced around the kitchen, dining room and living room 'circle' for ten minutes and brought it down another 15 points. This morning it is still high, but MUCH better. I am thinking my inability to walk 45 minutes every day is key here.
SNAPS: That is cool that your company is offering that! It is unusual to find a company that is generous with their employees now days. Most are cutting budgets, and benefits and perks with no concern for their employees at all! For breakfast, how about a carton of yogurt? I often will eat a protein bar. I like the NitroTech bars by Muscletech. I am very careful not to eat soy (thyroid issues) so I get the whey protein ones. Just read the labels to make sure they are not loaded with sugar. Many of them have sugar alcohols which are ok, but can cause lower GI distress. ;) |
Where do you purchase this "Choice menus" book? and who is it by, so I can look for it??? Thanks ladyfirefighter
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I have several questions. Can anyone recommend a good pasta? I dearly LOVE thin spaghetti with a fresh tomato sauce and have to admit that all of the ww pasta I have ever tasted tastes more like cardboard. Is DreamField pasta ok? cause I think that one taste pretty good.
Does anyone have a recipe for sourdough bread made with ww? We make our bread and I sure hate to throw my starter away after all these years, but don't want to deliberately sabotage myself! After eating our homemade sourdough bread all this time, I fear that I'm going to have a tough time going back to tasteless ww bread - am going to do it. Is there anyplace that I can find a list of brand name products? Since I'm just getting back into this, think it would be easier with a bit more guidance until I "get the hang" of this a bit more. Hope everyone has a great day. Am getting ready to watch the bowl game this afternoon then settle down for the Patriots/Giants game tonight. Sorry to have to root against the Patriots, but remember that Eli is from New Orleans - and so am I. His dad, Archie, his mom Olivia and I went to Ole Miss and we are HUGE Saints fans. So you can see that success isn't really necessary for me to be loyal!! :cheer: |
Howdy doodie; Just popping in for a quick check in. Been working around the house today. I'm getting my drapes washed and Steve is putting them up again. Eating has been light today. I had a piece of sourdough bread toast for breakfast and an avocado for lunch. I think dinner is going to be steak sandwiches from leftover prime rib.
Monet- I hope you're able to get back to walking regular again soon. I'm hopeing to get my treadmill cleared out by the 2nd. so I can walk again. Hope those plates turn out good. Donna- The tricuit crust sounds really good. I may have to try that. Thin- Hey girl. Hope you're doing well. Lady- come back and join us? Snaps- Your company sounds great. What inspiration and support. Sourdough bread is okay to eat in moderation. I do eat dreamfields pasta but don't know if its really legal to do so. I know ww is the best. But I'm like you I don't really like it. Guess I'd better run. Have a good afternoon all. |
Poppin' in to say howdy. Guess everyone is busy today.
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Hello everyone! I have been away from the computer most of the day, so I am just now getting a chance to check in.
SNAPS: Let me see if I can answer some of your questions. Pasta is ok if it is 100% durum wheat semolina. It does not HAVE to be whole wheat. A good quality pasta not made with enriched flour, but durum semolina that is not overcooked does not have a very high GI. I think the eggs in the pasta help slow the absorption. If you like Dreamfield pasta, use it. It is high fiber and probably fairly low GI. On the sourdough bread, sourdough is ok in moderation, but whole grains are better. Why not sub some of your white flour for whole wheat in your recipe and see how that goes? I know you can find lots of whole wheat sourdough recipes online, at places like Recipezaar, and SOAR, and YumYum. Try adapting your recipe first though. It may work much better. And once you get it perfected, can I have the recipe? :) I am not aware of any brand name lists on here. The problem is a brand I use may not be available outside of the south east. Perhaps you can ask what you are looking for specifically and the others on here can share what brands they use?! Saints fan eh? Didn't Bobby Hebert play for the Saints? I know he had a few year stint with the Atlanta Falcons... |
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