Evening All:wave:

Just a quick quickie to say hi:wave: Have been busy all night between the phone and trying to type of 15 names for each of the volunteers to make phone calls to other parents regarding our fund raiser-not a phone thing. I'm tired, pooped and feelin barfy (hope that helps the scale tomorrow)! Going to bed, so don't have time to respond to all.

Eli's off tomorrow-not sure of our plans at this time-if I don't get to post to everyone in the morning will get to do so hopefully before our regularly scheduled chat at 9:15pm tomorrow-hope to see you all there!

See you in the morn (I hope).

NITE!

Debbie
194/124.5:mad:/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

Happy Week
 

Hi all
Hope that the week has started out great for everyone.
I can't beieve that the board is so busy so early in the week. That is great, this place is so full of support, (which I really need)
I am still having a problem with getting things under control. I wish I knew what the key is to make things change back to the way it was. I felt so strong before, and now it is sooooo hard.

Sounds like everyone has a busy Monday, today I started work with a 6 am staff meeting and got out at 5:30 pm. And this was with only 3 1/2 sleep. Needless to say, I had to come home and take a nap. Then I really didn't feel like doing anything tonight. But I will be back in the pool tomorrow.

Deb, you really think I should go for the diamonds, i thought that is what having guys around were for. I would have though just having someone who wants to take me out all the time now would be motivation enought to make me eat legal. ???Could this be another defense thing against dating??? The tricks the mind can play!!!

Well, I need to get going at work on a report due in the morning. will be in touch, Have a great Tuesday. Laurie

Hi everyone

Thought I would try and get a post in before hitting the sack. Was out to badminton this evening and had a good workout. Had a nasty surprise when I got home from work to-day. I had a letter telling me to report for jury duty on the 4th March, which is two days before I am due to leave for my holiday, and also on the 11th March. I have to get on the phone in the morning and see if I can get it postponed. I will be really pissed if I have to cancel my holiday. I am hopeful though that it can be postponed as there was a leaflet with some FAQs that came with the letter, one of which was about if you had a vacation booked.

Deb - I'm not sure if the agave and eggwhites would be enough to hold the granola together to make bars, but it would be worth a try. Unfortunately I'll have to wait awhile before I can make any more goodies as I am completely out of agave. I have some on order but it may take a couple of weeks before I get it. I made some bars the other day using a converted oatmeal cookie recipe and adding walnuts, dried apricots, sunflower and sesame seeds. I also added some coconut, so would be interested to know if this is considered legal. I don't think I have ever seen a gi for coconut. They tasted delicious even if they were still a bit crumbly. Next time I think I will just make them as cookies and see how they turn out.

Sol - Way to go with the walking. Hope you don't meet any more nasty, scary dogs on your travels. Falafels - haven't had them for a while but I have a packet of mix to use up so it's about time I made them again. After all the hummus I was eating a while ago I had to cool it - couldn't stand to be around myself :lol:

Slaphappy - Sourdough bread is legal, in moderation. There's an article on the FOOD INFORMATION BOARD which explains why it is acceptable. Only 30 degrees in Florida! Hope I don't have to bring winter clothes with me when I come. :lol: There's a recipe for APPLE CRISP on the November 2001 Recipe Board that I posted. It uses sgww flour, oatmeal and wheatgerm, and splenda. I use the sgww pastry flour although I didn't specify this in the recipe but I will go back and edit it. Thanks FROG for jogging my memory about the flour.

Sef - There will be a lot more skating to watch soon - just four more days before the start of the olympics.

Mel - Hope you sleep better tonite.

Toni48 and Poohtatto - Welcome to the board.

Beth - Agave tastes great in coffee. I usually use only about 1/2 teaspoon. I find that is enough to take the edge off. I haven't tried it in tea but it should be o.k. too.

Well I'm getting sleepy. Time to get ready for bed.

Marie.

23 DAYS AND COUNTING.............
 

30 DAYS TILL MARIE HITS THE BIG TOWN!

Not much time - busy, busy, busy - BUT I got my 3.5 mile walk in last night - took 1 hour 1 minute 47 seconds. That's about 15 seconds faster than last time I walked the 3.5 loop. No mean doggies this time around. :smug:

I won't be able to do individual posts - but for the ladies looking for some specific recipes - If you go to the search option at the top and type in something generic like just chicken or just apple and select the SB forum you should get some good recipes. I know I've posted a Company Chicken recipe that's really quick, easy and good and dinner tonight and there is an Apple Crisp recipe that Marie posted a while back. Debbie is always putting up some good recipes - and they're not all ME - even though those are very good! :lol:

My water intake went up drastically when I started adding the walking to my weight training and now it's dwindled back down to almost nothing. I know I need to add a lot more fiber to my diet also and I wonder if that might have something to do with the scale not really moving all that much.

WELCOME to the newbies! Someone posted that they have been diagnosed with PCOS. I have the exact same diagnosis - PCOS, borderline diabetic and Dr. said get on Glucophage, get on SB and get moving that body. The weight doesn't come off for me unless I'm absolutely PERFECT with my diet and exercise so that's why there's not so much of an improvement in my weight. I go back in April and will probably have my blood work done again then. I'm expecting that at least that part will be better.

MEL I enjoyed reading your information on BFL. I even considered it - especially after looking at the before and after pics, but I'm really good for over-extending myself and Vince winced when I mentioned trying that. I think I'll stick with trying to get SB and Half-Marathon training under my belt for now, but I sure am excited to read about y'all and your successes.

Portable food.....I pretty much always have an apple, a grapefruit, triscuits & cheese, yogurt and protein powder with me. I do have a hard time getting all my protein in and calcium to boot - so the yogurt or cottage cheese mixed with protein powder works for me. We are VERY PARTICULAR about the kind we buy and what's in it so it's not full of gunk and :nono: stuff.

Today for lunch I brought some lettuce chopped and put in a baggie, a whole tomato with a knife, some salsa, some sour cream and some canned fat free refried beans and cheddar cheese. I'll have mee-self a taco salad with some pita bread on the side. It's quick, easy and legal. Thankfully we have a refrig and microwave here at work.

I also use the Toufayan (sp?) whole wheat pitas and I get mine from Publix. (Of course, I'm STILL on the ones our fearless leader brought from Miami! THANK YOU, DEBBIE!!!!! and I will cry when those are gone, but Toufayan is not bad.

We use the WW pasta and I actually prefer that to the 'regular' pasta now. I also prefer the brown Basmati rice to regular and even whole grain brown rice - just have to plan to have time for it to cook. I cooked some last night to have with the chicken tonight since I knew we wouldn't have time to cook it tonight.

WOW! I sure wrote a lot for not having much time! Keep asking questions - all of us learn and/or are reminded of things when people ask.....in fact, ALL OF US ask questions quite a bit. We keep learning from each other.

:wave: HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE!!!

Good Tuesday Morning Everyone!:wave:

Got in a 3.5 mile walk/jog today, figured I'd do 3.5 today and 3.5 tomorrow and not take tomorrow off. Even broke in another new pair of sneakers, they felt weird, very wide toe area. Hey, at least I didn't get any blisters!:spin:

Made one of the FEARN CAROB CAKES last night (yeah, I know, already THAT spells T-R-O-U-B-L-E! Anyhow, I didn't realize until I had already started that I didn't have enough oil. Ended up with about 2TBL, so I took about a 1/4 cup of apple sauce and added that in-love it! I don't even miss the extra oil-it's delicious, okay, too delicious, had a piece last night and a 5.5 ounce piece this morning. At least it has less fat now than when I've made it in the past. I'll continue to make it like this from now on.

Eli's off today, I think we are going up to Broward but have to be back early because he has to give his DD a ride to work as she tood her car in for service and has to be at work at 4pm-so the day will be short. At this time, I still don't know what the plans are!

BETH, don't worry about the carbs in the WW tortillas or pita bread, one having more carbs than the white ones isn't a concern, just make sure of the ingredients. ALSO, there are recipes for both, I believe, on the recipe boards if you want to try making some of your own. Go ahead and enjoy a slice of the Nature's Own-it makes a great sandwich, though I don't care for it for toast. Nothing wrong with just a main dish and veggies, there's no rule that says you have to have another side dish. If you saw the way I ate you'd probably think you were eating in a Queen's style. Try not to make things difficult for yourself, it's not meant to be hard. If you're comfortable and not over-stuffed, it's enough;) You're the first person who said the agave tastes weird-so that has me wondering. Which brand did you get? To me, it tastes like light corn syrup. Have you decided what to try using it in? You can sweeten anything with it, so have fun experimenting! CONGRATS on your water-you're much better than I. Maybe you can inspire me to drink today-I've been a BAD, BAD GIRL!:s: Checked out the recipes you posted-thanks! I do have a question about the PB SATIN, you don't have to cook it? Has eggs, so that's why I ask. From what I remember, coconut is okay, in small quantities-it's so high in fat.

LDBLOND, thanks for your MM contribution!!! Hey, when are you and NANCE getting together??

MELF, hope you got things situated regarding your Mother. WOW, you do have a big family! As for the goal weight, just make sure you don't go too low, then those who say you look sick will be right. I checked the weight charts for my height and age and the weight I've been is perfect for me. Nobody is telling me that I look sickly anymore, they finally have gotten use to seeing a "normal me!" Time for you to go get a decent fitting lab coat and show of the "new you!";)

TV, was listening to a radio show the other day and wished I had listened to it more intensley-they spoke about an alternate procedure that was very good instead of a hyster. Have the Dr.'s given alternatives? Sounds like your Mom has received some indirect messages on how you and others are feeling. I'm sure deep inside she realizes that there's some anguish going on. Just keep talking to her!

CATLOVER, I wonder if when one goes off plan and finds it hard to get back on if it's a feeling of failure somewhat inside. I always say that I stay OP because I KNOW me so well and how I've done on past diets if I cheated. I just know that if I cheat there's no turning back for me-but why? We want to get back on track, we want to lose the weight-we don't want to jump to yet, another diet-so why does this happen. There has to be SOMETHING inside we aren't recognizing and coming to terms with. BUT, the fact that you are here, still with us says something, maybe the good trying to overcome the bad. I can tell you, the more you come on the board, the more motivated you are going to be. You know you can count on us for support at all times:)

POOH, WELCOME TO THE BOARD!!! We love that you are joining us!!! Thanks for posting your BIO on the BIO BOARD as well as that GREAT PICTURE over on the PHOTO ALBUM BOARD CONGRATULATIONS on your loss so far on SB, that's great! And good going on having a Dr. recognize what a great plan this is to recommend it to you! Don't hesitate to ask any questions, we're all happy to help out in any way. Again-WELCOME!!

MEL, 4am workout-you're nuts! No wonder you're so tired. I too haven't been sleeping well. It's really weird what keeps me waking up in the middle of the night. I feel like I have a searing cut inside my abdomen area and every time I turn, I feel it. I swear, if I didn't know better, I'd think I had an invisible cut! WEIRD! Well, I hope you had a more restful night last night, mine was better.

TONI, I'm at almost 2 years on SB and I'm constantly learning. I always say this is a learning experience. Keep reading, keep asking-you'll do great!

ZANNE, sorry to hear you and Ronald had a struggle and he won-but only that one round, seems you are right back OP;) You mentioned a bean salad to BETH, did you ever make the one I have posted-it's delicious!

BOB, thanks for the e-mail of the funny, my mind was running rampant!
Loved the recipes, I think you should come cook for us one weekend!!! I can see why Skeeter eats so well.

SHEANN, CONGRATULATIONS! 2 more pounds is wonderful!! Good going on the water, you and BETH are putting me to shame!!!

HAPPY, not that cold down here, but perfect weather for SOFLA! It was about 60 when I went for my walk today-love it! I'm not sure about the legality of the Publix Rye-check out the ingredients, that should tell you easily. Do you have a bakery around that deals in whole grains-that's where you could find some good breads-that or WILD OATS/WHOLE FOODS. LMK if the recipe ROSALIE has for the apple crisp doesn't work out, I'm sure I must have one SOMEWHERE, but if she says it's good, I'm sure it's a good one to try.

FROG, I think we need to decide on a deadline and the minimum attendance to book the house, don't you. I for one will be there with bells on (okay, I'll be wearing more than bells). Whatever you decide, just LMK. Hmm, nothing gets past you, does it! Nope, didn't hide the scale-not until I see it take it's downward trend-seeing it high like this is driving me nuts! THEN, after it goes down, I will hide it!! I'll get those pics posted when I have a few free minutes to work on them. They're mostly you looking spify with your medal!!!!

QUILTER, glad to see your post-definitely miss those long ones of yours-my enthusiasm for the day seems to be inspired by reading your enthusiastic posts!!! Hurry back-tell Paul hello!

LAMAP, see my post to CATLOVER above about the eating. It's quite possible there's a reason why you aren't so motivated as you were before, you just have to acknowledge it. I think most of the time we know the problem and just don't want to acknowledge it. Why in the past did I lose weight only to regain it? I think one of my biggest problems was with my GM and how trying to please her by losing weight just made her focus on something else being wrong with me. When I realized that there is NO pleasing this woman, and why the heck was I trying so hard, did it become easy for me to focus on me and what I was going to do for me and how I didn't give a flying rats *** what she thought. When I lost the weight, she couldn't harp on that any more, so what does she say to me: "when are you going to have the moles on your face removed?" I told her, "I happen to like my moles, maybe never!" Diamonds, who the heck needs a man to buy them diamonds-yeah, it's nice, but if I want them bad enough, I'll buy them myself!!! Hey, come meet us in Orlando, and you'll surely be re-motivated!!!!

ROSALIE, I'm sure you can re-schedule jury duty for another time-that would be terrible if they said no!! GOOD LUCK! Remember, if you need the agave from down here, we can try to get you a case before coming to meet you. I'm going to order 2 more today-and pray they can still get it!

SOL, congrats on getting a little faster each time with your walks! Do you need more pita when I come up-just LMK!

Okay, the big boy is ready so I have to wrap this post up! Please remember, TONIGHT IS CHAT AT 9:15PM EST!!! Hope to see you all there!

Also, TOMORROW IS WEIGH IN WEDNESDAY!!!!!! I hope you all have a wonderful weigh-in!!!

Toodles

Debbie
194/123.5/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01

Hi everybody. Guess what....It's snowing!:D I mean big time too. We don't usually get much snow here, mostly ice if anything. It's supposed to snow all day and tonight. They haven't called off school yet. Our new superintendent is from west TX where they get lots more snow than we do, so this is probably nothing to him. The kids are all wild.

I've managed to stay pretty much OP. But I get really disgusted with myself when I cheat. I'll just have to do better.

DEB: I've heard of substituting apple sauce for oil, but how do you figure how much to use? Is it an even exchange?

JRED: Is it snowing in Rockwall? Y'all ususally get more of the white stuff than us.

Sorry I don't have time to reply to all. I may have plenty of time on my hands tomorrow if this weather keeps up.;)

Hiyas :D
 

DEB - I bought Sweet Cactus Farms Organic Agave Nectar. I just have never tasted it before, so it tastes different to me. Comes in a squeeze bottle, so I dont have to make a mess when I measure... I like that. Now I need to find an easy recipe for something sweet to use it and my WW flour in! LOL!! The PBSatin doesn't call for any cooking... weird huh? I guess since it's stored in the fridge, they think it'll be ok. I'm gonna try those cookie balls I think... since coconut is OK.

Doing OK on the water today... only 40 oz so far, but it's not even noon, so I'll do better by the end of the day.

We're supposed to get some honest to goodness SNOW tonight!! That's rare around here, we usually miss it. If we do, NO WORK!!! It'll be sit at home day :)

Hey... I bet that agave nectar is good on oatmeal for hot breakfast. I used to use honey and cinnamon. I'm betting this would work too :)

I walked yesterday... but sorry... not today, not gonna.. it's waaaaaaay too cold and I'd be so sick. I'll find something to do indoors instead. :s:

I need to get a scale so I can play too on WIW :( LOL!!

Gosh - I just love reading all of your posts. You all sound like you have so much going on! I go to work and then go home.... my dh Joe is gone this week. He travels quite a bit for his job and usually leaves me a week at a time. The first couple of days are great but by Wednesday night and on I'm missin' him!

I had my first Yoga class last night and I LOVE IT!!!! I didn't break a sweat (which is one of the things my RE told me I had to do when exercising) but I did feel like I had bee put through a wringer. I felt great and even left the class really engergized. I have a Yoga for Weightloss tape at home I'm going to do on the days that I don't have class.

I have found that it is incredibly hard for me to find things to eat at night. I'll make Hamburger Helper for dh and then keep about 1/2 cup of the browned meat aside for me to eat and serve the rest to Joe. I'm going to the Recipe board after this to start printing out recipes.

I am really glad that I've found this web-site. You have such a great support system! Thanks for the Greetings....glad to be here!

Shan

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Tuesday
 

Ugh- just started what will be a week and a half cooking orgy. I'm hosting a dinner for dd's lacrosse team (Ohio State) the night before they play U of Penn. There are 29 players, 3 coaches, a trainer, a bus driver, and any parents that want to come. Since most of the team is from the Philadelphia area or Baltimore, that may be lots of parents, too. I figure I may have about 60 people here. I looked into having a caterer do some of it, but even with me doing the meats, it was going to be OVER $500!!! FOR THE CATERER. So I started cooking this afternoon. Made 3 batches of brownies and didn't even lick the drips on the counter. I was afraid if I even sniffed too hard, I'd face down in the bowl:cool:
My freezer is already getting full, and I've barely started! At least when I start slicing up fruit, I can nibble that.

What torture!

mel

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