I truly hope I'm the only one on this board who feels this way. Got no sleep last night. Luckily, I got a noon appointment with my doctor. She's great. I really like her a lot. So that's probably the extent of my day. Doctor & pharmacy and back home. Whew! What a life.
A couple of quickies:
ROSALIE---Thanks for the well wishes. You vacation is going to be here before you know it. Exciting!!!!
KIMMYTK---I have been to The Great Indoors and it's mind boggling. I only got to spend about 45 minutes and that's not enough time. I spent most of that time drooling in the model kitchens they have. Oh my gosh, they are beautiful. Yes, it is certainly priced high. Although I did find some framed pictures for under $30 which I thought was a great bargain. I was there before Christmas and they had a lot of halloween and thanksgiving stuff/autumnal decorations for great mark downs. Even though DH and I have only one dog, I do know what your life is kind of like. Two of our dear friends are parents to 6 under the age of 11. That's a busy, loud, fun house. We love to visit them. There is always somebody ready to play or read a book or have fun.
GRACIOUS---Thanks for the well wishes. You are so right about what every is making us unwell, is the WORST. It's all about perspective I guess. Hope your hubby is better soon. I do think I have to agree with him that the upset tummy and all that comes with it is the WORST. I would choose this icky throat and gunk over the throwups anyday.
Okay, that's it for me. My appetite is kind of not here. Guess I should take advantage of this feeling of not wanting to eat everything I see.
Gracious...
I have had more of a mental problem than anything. When you get used to thinking carbs, for the most part, are bad, then you go back to eating them...it messes with your brain. I like drinking my tea w/ skim milk again. I think I am used to the Splenda now. I was only on Atkins for 4 weeks, and stalled after 5 days.
Once I went off, boom...lost about 2 lounds...but it is my TOM, and not sure. I think that this is an easier WOE/L, that is for sure!
Susanne....
Me, organised??? I guess I have to be with 5 kids. Actually, the 2 kids I am watching are very good! My pastors wife and I help eachother out....I get the easy ones, and she gets my hard ones! They do have one that is potty training and he woin't go on the potty for me. He is my youngest sons age (2) and my youngest trained at 18 months (thank God).
Well, gotta go...kids are done watching Vegie Tails....
I've been MIA for 3+ weeks!!!! My stress level and lack of time have prevented me reading and/or posting, so please forgive me.
I can see that there are several newbies - MY WELCOME AND HELLO TO YOU ALL - This is a great support group, you'll love it here!!
Hopefully, in the next few weeks I can get back on track with the SB WOE (yes, I fell off the wagon and have tire tracks all over me) and catch up with all of you. My surgery is scheduled for this Thursday - I can't remember, maybe I didn't tell you guys, but my pap came back bad again and the doc and I decided a hysterectomy was the best choice, since I had a variety of concerns/complains and was about to have a tubal done anyway... It all came down to how many trips to the office and how many procedures I wanted to chance going through vs. taking care of all of it in one big WHACK!! He is very hopeful that he will be able to do it the "V" way (much easier) rather than with a big incision. He plans to go in below my B-button with a scope and laser and cut away any scar tissue from my teenage surguries that might hinder his ability to go the easy route. He can also get a good look at my remaining ovary that way and make sure it looks OK to leave or needs to go as well! I'm honestly not very nervous, but it isn't Wednesday yet. I've been trying to get everything at work and home in tip top shape before time runs out, so DH won't have it quite as rough!! You know, they say I won't even be allowed to lift a gallon of milk or drive for 3 weeks!! Yikes - Oh well, I am due for some down time, both physically and emotionally (the pain meds should take care of my emotions ).
Gotta run, just wanted to catch up with you guys and let you know I still love you all and haven't forgotten about you!
Well, I don't know how in the heck I did it, but I HAVE A NEW BEST JOG/WALK TIME!!!! I did my 4.5 miles in 41:06. Honestly, I felt like my butt was dragging and didn't think at all that I would have any time like this-it's 2 minutes 22 seconds less than my previous time-just doesn't seem possible, but that's what my timer said. I did a straight run of 4.05 miles again, didn't think I'd even get in 3.5 miles today but pushed myself. I have to say, it's a gorgeous day and not hot, so maybe that helped.
Well, as expected, if you read my post from yesterday about the MEGA CARBOLITE I ate and how I predicted I'd be up on the scale-well, I was correct! Even after having tummy trouble from eating all of that Carbolite and running to the bathroom, one would think the scale would be down-but NOOOOO it's up. I'm not fretting though, I knew this was going to happen-this is the 3rd time I've had a mega dose of Splenda and each time this happens! Now you see why I don't like the stuff. In small quantities it doesn't bother me, but in a large amount all at once-big problems! Actually, when I woke up it was 1lb higher than a little later when I weighed myself again, but still, I'm up!
I was in touch with SUZANNE from 3FC'S fame. She made a few changes upon a couple suggestions. First, you can now see 20 threads on a page vs the 15 we had before (still liked the really old way of 30) and she added a few more smilies, so make sure you check out some of the new ones! For those of you who are new but have read about the NC get together in Oct.-SUZANNE is planning on coming-our guest of honor-so that's exciting!!!
I have to tell you all I've been eating and loving the fruited yogurt I've been making! It's delicious. I've taken raspberries, strawberries, peaches, pears, apples, etc and I put them in the food processor and then freeze them in an ice cube tray. I put one with 6oz ff yogurt and a packet of Stevia-it's soooo good!!!!
BECKA, WELCOME TO THE BOARD! When you get a chance, let us know a bit more about yourself.
BOB, of course I'd ask you to drive 4 hours-I know you and the way you like to shop-you'd be killing 2 birds with one stone. Luckily, MEL doesn't have to even go an hour-so that's good. I'll ask the big boy what the canisters cost and get a tally for you.
HAPPY, I think what GRACIOUS said to you hit it right on the head. You have to want this more than anything else and excuses are easier than staying OP at the beginning, but if you could just stay focused and on track for a few days you'll see it will be easy to keep yourself on that path. There is not ANYTHING that I am doing that you can't be doing yourself. I wanted this more than anything in the world. It's in your reach, you just have to make the steps in the right direction. I am bringing pita up for hummus and for others own private stash. I think SOL will have some SB LEGAL BREADS. I'd probably say tuna over cold cuts-hard to find cold cuts without sugar-though, you could make something easy off the recipe boards-it's fun to try a variety of SB LEGAL FOODS that others make. If you have something in mind, but don't have a recipe, let me know, I can make some suggestions. BUT, whatever is easiest for you. When I go to OLE OLE I get a COBB SALAD-the dressing is to DIE FOR!!!! Oh, and I eat the salsa with a fork
QUILTER, hope you are feeling better today!!! Hey, if you eat as much Carbolite as I did, you could just jet propell yourself around town-definitely gas me some mean gas attacks last night. Can't hold it in and explode now, can I? Isn't that cool with Tinkerbell. Found it on a website with names. Got a gal to e-mail me my name with a fairy-see below!!!
ROSALIE, Eli's getting the rest, I'm not. His coughing still kept me up last night, but not as bad. I'm sure to hit the hay after EVERYONE LOVES RAYMOND tonight-and I'm hoping it's a repeat so I can get in bed even earlier. I'm not sure if there's a place in Orlando that has the Carbolite, but I will call the company and see if they possibly know of any places! Umm, while I just typed this I just called, there's not place in the Orlando area, but boy, did I get some info! They've re-done their nutritional information and what I thought I was eating was NOT what I was eating-more calories, now it has some fat, sugar grams-no wonder I gained!!!! Nope, this info will definitely be curtailing how much of this I consume in the future!!! If you hadn't of asked me to look, I wouldn't of known, so THANKS!!!! Will post more info about this later.
POOCH, I know what you mean about the agave, if I didn't have stock I'd surely pay a bit extra for it just to have it. There's so many great things to make with it on the recipe boards-let us know what you eventually try it in and how you like it. How did you know the guy was joking at the base-maybe he was serious!!!
SEMMENS, if you come across the FEARN SGWW Pancake mix-it's delicious and worth a try!!!
GRACIOUS, I couldn't of said what you did any better about this WOE! It's good to see such enthusiasm!! Try this site for lots of links to gifs on the web: http://www.geocities.com/~dotcombs/graphlnk.html Just want to make sure they are 40K or less and will fit on the screen.
FRUIT, glad to see your post! Looking forward to having you back with us now. Sorry to hear about DH's cousin-hope things work out okay and he gets better quickly. Enjoy your walk with DH tonight-not only are you both doing something good for yourselves, but the time spent together is great as well!
MEL, CONGRATS-geez, 3lbs, that's awesome. I'm not going to be able to see you when we meet, you're wasting away!!! I'll get my little list together for you-really, it's not much-if you could bring cheese, it would be a bit bigger (don't laugh, I brought cheese home in one of their insulated bags they sell when we were in Calif/Vegas), but otherwise, it's really a small list-thanks, you're an angel!
EL RAY IS GOOD, but how's their price on it there? Whole Foods is expensive down here on it. LMK if you know the price, off hand.
KIMMY, glad you got a break from taking 2 of the DK's today. My kids have never been bused and we always take them-never late, never abscent!!!
RED1, Congrats on the new car and to the newlyweds new home! Hope you can make it to NC in Oct-that will be a blast for sure. Wish everyone could join us in Orlando too!
FILLISE, good to hear you got more agave-why not just ask them to order you a case and see if they can give you a better price since they don't have to stock it. You didn't like the carob cake mix-I love it!!!! Oye, you threw it away-I'd die first!!!! Actually, I had to throw one away not too long ago, it was old-unfortunately there's no exp. dates on them, it tasted nasty.
ZANNE, keep up the exercise-makes you feel good doesn't it!!! You could always make your own sweet potato chips. I love pita chips-you should see if you can get this middle eastern spice mix called ZATAR, it's delcious on the pita chips!!
TV, of course we missed you-WELCOME BACK!!! I'm sure I can say that we all wish you the best of luck with the surgery and hope this will take care of the problems you've been having. PLEASE let us know how everything goes-you will surely be in my thoughts!
Whew, done! Have to get in the shower and run some errands. I'll check in with you all later.
Please remember, TOMORROW NIGHT IS CHAT AT 9:15PM EST!
Toodles
Debbie
194/122.5/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01
I was super busy this weekend, so I just tried to read the posts, but didn't quite make it to reply to any of them. It seemed to be that many of us had eating struggles during this weekend, also, I now understand why it is a problem to eat OP when you are busy. Wow! Saturday was really bad. I don't think I ate that much of SB illegal stuff, but I know I ate too much at one sitting, because I was soooooo hungry. By DBF said it was the most he has ever seen me eating at one sitting. When I got home that night, I was still hungry, so I made a chocolate fat free, sugar free fudge. Yum!
HAPPY - Don't despair girl. This will be a much better week, if not, then we'll send you into the Debbie dungeon (she can tell you all about it!). You know you are beautiful, but now you have to believe in it too, and make your body follow what you know is your desired shape. The wise say that it is all in our head, our conception of ourselves, and in order to transform our body, we must first believe in the trasformation and envision it. We need to convince ourselves that the progression to our ideal sense of selves is natural and only logical. You can keep telling yourselve - I deserve to have the body I desire. I am a consciensious eater. I am a happy, satisfied person. With every step and every breath I am closer to my goal. I am focused and determined. I will prevail.
Have faith Happy! You'll get there!
RED - Congratulations on your car purchase! How exciting! Actually two big steps in your family, a car and a house. May they both be flawless and have a long happy service in your family.
MELIRIS - Congratulation on your Loss! Wow you're almost there! Soon we'll be reading about your maintenance accomplishments!
QUILTER - Everybody around me is sick, and having a bunch of sick kids breathing on me....well, thanks for the warning. I am thoroughly enjoying being healthy I just got off a terrible cold so ----- try plantain tea (if you can find it), or Plantain extract. Also, propolis is good for sore throat. Good luck! keep saying to yourself, I WILL BE WELL SOON!
ROSALIE - 12 days to go!!!
DEBBIE - I talked to SOL this weekend. Poor girl has all sort of boring paperwork to do, that's why she hasn't been around. We are determined to meet on Friday, and hit downtown WP.
Good going on that RUN! WOW! If I didn't have all those pots to throw, house to clean, and excuses to make, I would be doing it every day too. Right.
POOCH - Congratulations on the pant fit! What a great feeling! I know some of the girls buy smaller sizes to have goals, but for me, the best feeling so far was fitting in a pair of old jeans. Was that your goal size, or are you going for smaller?
I have been lurking for a while and thought I would stop and say hello.
I started on SB about a month ago, after following Atkins for almost four years. I have thyroid problems, and insulin resistance, and did not lose on Atkins.
I switched because my husband pointed out to me that insanity is doing the same thing over and over, and expecting different results. He was right...Atkins did not work for me, and it was time to change. I was reluctant though, since I loved eating all I wanted, or could hold and not gaining.
Since I started SB on 1/21/02 I have lost 15 pounds, and I feel much better than I did on Atkins. I use a computer program called Diet Power to keep up with my calories, and ratios of fats, carbs and protein. It has been very helpful.
I live in Georgia, have three kids, 23, 20 and 16. The 20 year old is getting married in June, so I will be mother of the bride, and I would like to lose enough to feel good about walking down that aisle for all to see! Since the thyroid problem was undiagnosed for years I have about 100 pounds to lose.
WHOOHOO!!! I just had to share with everyone! I was looking at how much room I have in my jeans (I refuse to buy any "on the way down" sizes) and decided to try on an old pair. I couldn't believe how well they fit!!! I had them on last week for a couple of hours (brought a bigger size in case I got uncomfortable!! and DID have to change) but today they are a lot more comfortable! Yeah!
I know it's hard sometimes to stick with this WOE and to get in your water and exercise. I've fallen many times. Took me 3 tries to finally get into the groove of my exercise. :sheep: I've now done it for 3 weeks straight. And I'm seeing results.
So those of you who are a little discouraged, please keep trying! You will get results!
DEBELLI Congrats on another new time! WOW! You're gonna have a great finish for the marathon. Thanks for the name of the mix. Would I find it in the grocery store or the HFS? I'm just not too fond of sweet potatoes.
TV I hope your surgery goes well. You've got a great frame of mind about it and that is very important. Keep us posted on your progress.
Ok, time to take DS to the doc. Talk @ you all later.
Good mornin'! We're all feeling better at our house today. Still sniffling and sneezing, but better anyway. Sarah was up late last night with a tummy ache. They are doing standardized testing this week in her grade and she gets a little stressed out. She was OK this morning. I'm sure she will do well. I've got a really good attitude this morning about eating. I've decided to really stick with it and stay on the wagon. Of course the weather isn't going to cooperate so I can walk. The high today is supposed to be in the upper 60's and the low tonight 15! What's the deal? Anyway, I'll stay OP even if I can't get out and walk.
Jeanie: Sorry I haven't found out about the UIL business. I'll ask my principal today.
Zanne: Is there one of those SIL's in everyone's family? UGH. Good for you tho for making those goals. I know you can do it.
Gracious: I know what you mean about the fat. I still have trouble with my fat intake. It's hard to get my protein in without jacking up the fat. Any hints?
Red1: I'm jealous. A new car! Good for you. We will have our car paid off in two more months.Then we will start looking for a van probably around the end of the year.
KimmyTK: Isn't it ridiculous how early the bus comes by? It's nice that you and DH can drive them to school. I'm so glad that I teach and bring the kids (the two older ones anyway) with me.
Meliris: WTG on the loss.
Fruit: Welcome back on the wagon. It's great your DH is doing this WOE with you. I wish mine would. Hope you hubby's cousin recups quickly.
Quilter: Hope your sore throat is better today. Mine hasn't been sore-just sinus headaches and coughing. Dennis has strep tho. I told him not to breathe on me.
Gotta go check on my kiddos. They are at lunch in a few minutes. Hope y'all have a great week.
it is really something how many posts we have already this week!to all the new members this is a great place to find support and inspiration.
i had a bad weekend, eating that is. i had prepared all of my son's fav foods as he was home from college and i must confess i fell way off the wagon. it is amzing to me that i did so well over the holidays with all those tempting goodies and even managed the girl scout cookies without even a taste. but of all things it was potato salad and lemon bars which killed my willpower! by sunday afternoon i felt like i had the flu, tired achy and very cranky! my blood sugar was the highest it had been since september and it is a good thing i am off today because i still feel bad. it is definitely not worth it! so, i am back on track today no more stuff like that in the house!
the agave came in so i will pick it up later today when i pick up dd from school. this time iit was $2.26 per bottle or $27.12 per case of 12. so marie and sue i will bring it to orlando on the 9th.
hope everyone is feeling better and that all have a great legal week!
Zanne, we used to be neighbours! I lived in Richmond Hill for 8 years and moved to NB just over 1.5 years ago. My parents live in Bolton so they are a lot further away from the grandchildren now and it drives them crazy! They come for frequent visits and I think that is great.
I would be interested in finding out the products you use for SB. I saw you mentioning some bread and so on but I would like more details if you find the time. As you know, the Americans seem to get all the best products and we really have to work at finding special items. Any help would be appreciated.
Monet!! It is so good to see you here. Monet is a wonderful person from another board that got me switched from Atkins to SugarBusters and I am so grateful to her for it.
I know that the people here are very friendly and will welcome you just like they did me. Please be sure to share your advice with us here, Monet. I know you do so much reading and have learned a lot, even though SB is still new to you too.
KIM...Go to TARGET...I got one for SKEETER there for $19.99 that is MADDIE size...these at BIG LOTS are not really big enough for him, but we only put them down when we leave him by himself.
His payback is to have a convenient accident while we're gone!
The one at TARGET is wonderful and has cedar shavings...and a washable cover!
Just thought I'd have tea with my SB buds! I seem to have found my pattern! I do a lot of posting on Mondays and then just a couple of more times during the week. I do like to keep up with everyone and TRY to read all the posts.
VESNIOD I've had days like that! For some reason I cannot stop being hungry. You made good SB choices, so that's a good habit to have.
MONET WELCOME! Good for you on losing 15 lbs! That's quite an accomplishment. Just keep doing what you're doing and you'll feel REAL good walking down the aisle!
MUSICTEACH Glad your household is feeling better. Great news that you're back on the wagon! If you can't go out walking, do you have stairs you could go up and down? Or what about just walking in place while watching TV? May look funny, but at least you'd be moving.
BKM Glad you're back on the wagon too! That wagon's been busy rounding up people Hope you get your sugar regulated soon so that you feel better.
GRACIOUS I moved from Richmond Hill 9 years ago! Used to live on Major Mack between Bayview and Yonge. Small world! The bread Marie and I have been buying is called Stonemill bread. It's made in Scarboro. If you go into their site: www.stonemillbakehouse.com there's a place where you can find out if they carry it in your area and at what store. I don't really have too many brands I buy. Oh, I do get the Catelli WW pasta. Comes in a couple of shapes and the regular spaghetti. I buy brown rice and lots of fresh and frozen veggies and fruit. Loblaws has this great frozen fruit that I found in the frozen pie section. I like the peach/rhubarb/strawberry combo the best. I use it to make Deb's smoothies. I buy deli roast beef, lean ham and turkey breast. WW pita breads are great for making individual pizzas (had that last night ) and baked pita crisps. I usually try to get my SB stuff in the regular supermarket. If you need more info, email or PM me
Ok, I've been working at this for a while and I'm sure someone else has since posted.
Gotta go pick up the meds for DS. Doc called to say he has strep!
Deb- The choc is expensive: $7.99/lb for El Ray and $8.59 for Sharffenberger 70%. I haven't tried the sch...er yet, just bought it. I only eat about a 1/2" chip at a time, so the stuff lasts forever. Let me know if you want some. I can bring cheeses (I think, obviously I haven't packed yet!) so send me your whole wish list and I'll fit in whatever I can. I once came home from France with LOTS of stinky cheeses wrapped up and hidden in socks and underwear. Don't know which smelled worse. I promise I won't wrap your cheeses in my laundry!
Gracious: I used to live at Bayview and Leslie, and before that, at Yonge and Steeles. But that was before North York was a major city! And from the posts we see, Zanne and Marie and finding some pretty good legal stuff in grocery stores there. I think the difference might be more that you're in NB. I always thought TO was a food mecca!
Zanne- WTG on the exercise! Doesn't it feel great? (when it doesn't hurt, that is) We ended up cheering for the Canadian team, they deserved it more. But I did feel bad for John LeClair and Jeremy Roenick who are my favorite players.
Monet- Welcome! Congrats on the sucessful switch from Atkins. I never tried it, but I do believe this is a much healthier and sustainable way of life. Does you husband do Body for Life? What he told you is a quote right out of the BFL book, which I'm doing now after 6 months of straight SB.
Keep up the good work.
Thanks everybody for your kind congrats.
Vesna- I can't ever imagine being in maintenance mode. The whole concept is foreign, since I always seem to be in struggle mode. And even tho I originally posted 135 as my goal, it was just a # pulled out of an optimistic hat. I had no idea what I'd look like at 135 since it had been 17 years since I'd been there. Looking in the mirror, I've got a lot of work to do still! I want to see rock hard abs!
BKM- sorry to hear about the wagon tracks running over your face! I'm sure with the successes you've had, you'll be right back on track. Now you know truly how much better this WOE is for you and how fast you can feel like %*$&% again! Climb back on!
mel
175/137/12? (new goal) SB since 7/24/01, BFL since 1/7/02
It's a scratchy, sore, snotty Monday
They do have one that is potty training and he woin't go on the potty for me. He is my youngest sons age (2) and my youngest trained at 18 months (thank God).
- This is a great support group, you'll love it here!!
and how I predicted I'd be up on the scale-well, I was correct! Even after having tummy trouble from eating all of that Carbolite and running to the bathroom, one would think the scale would be down-but NOOOOO
it's up. I'm not fretting though, I knew this was going to happen-this is the 3rd time I've had a mega dose of Splenda and each time this happens! Now you see why I don't like the stuff. In small quantities it doesn't bother me, but in a large amount all at once-big problems! Actually, when I woke up it was 1lb higher than a little later when I weighed myself again, but still, I'm up!
I've taken raspberries, strawberries, peaches, pears, apples, etc and I put them in the food processor and then freeze them in an ice cube tray. I put one with 6oz ff yogurt and a packet of Stevia-it's soooo good!!!!
Isn't that cool with Tinkerbell. Found it on a website with names. Got a gal to e-mail me my name with a fairy-see below!!!
I just got off a terrible cold so ----- try plantain tea (if you can find it), or Plantain extract. Also, propolis is good for sore throat. Good luck! keep saying to yourself, I WILL BE WELL SOON!
Since the thyroid problem was undiagnosed for years I have about 100 pounds to lose.
YAHOO!!!!
I've now done it for 3 weeks straight. And I'm seeing results. 
She was OK this morning. I'm sure she will do well. I've got a really good attitude this morning about eating. I've decided to really stick with it and stay on the wagon.
A new car! Good for you. We will have our car paid off in two more months.
Then we will start looking for a van probably around the end of the year.
It's nice that you and DH can drive them to school. I'm so glad that I teach and bring the kids (the two older ones anyway) with me.
agave is here
Monet!!
