Hey Everyone
Wasn't able to find time to post this morning. Woke up and wasn't feeling all together, can't put my finger on it, but felt a bit odd. I ptu on my walking gear figuring if I was dressed to go out I'd go, but I ended up stripping and climbing back in bed for a little bit. So, needless to say, I didn't get in my walk, oh well!
I went to STARBUCKS today to meet up with the elderly couple that goes to Eli's store every day. They were having a meeting at another store and MINNIE & MORRIS were invited to come, but they had no idea why. Eli nominated them for a BRAVO AWARD which is an award given to SB Partners (employees) for recognition for outstanding performance/work-they've never given it to a customer, but they truly deserved getting one. Minnie and Morris were the very first customers of his SB and they are there every day (unless out of town). Morris made a HUGE SB STORE out of woodedn coffee stirrers. This is a man with Parkinsons and has no eyesight in one eye (cataracts). It was truly a labor of love and was on display for everyone to see at the 5th Anniversary Party they had last week. I'm so happy they approved the award for him and he was so taken back with it. I took pictures, so one day will post them.
WIW wasn't good for me, but I'm not fretting. I'm up 2lbs from just yesterday and I know it's not from anything I ate (unless it's delayed reaction from that mega-Carbolite I had). Usually after TOM I have 2 weeks that I go up and down and then have a dive down, so I've learned not to get weirded out during this time when the scale goes up. As long as I'm in between my cushion, I'm not stressing about it.
Thank you all for coming to the chat room-sorry I was late-not for lack of trying, that's for sure!! Have no idea why I can't get in there, me of all people!
FROG, thanks for the input about the tootsies. I don't feel ANYTHING that would make the middle toe bleed, and why now? It's the top of the toe I guess, right by the end of my toe nail-like I said, it's so nothing, you can't even see it. Yes, I totally agree with you, it's one thing to get to know people on the board but once you actually get to meet that person, you see and can appreciate more the posts they write. When I read your posts, I hear your voice in my head-that little twang talks to me
Glad to hear FIL is doing better!
FRUIT, glad you were able to get in the chat room last night-was an trying experience for us both! CONGRATS on the loss so far-I'm pulling for you, always have, always will! I'm counting on your to make the OCT. GET TOGETHER-you'll be kicking yourself if you miss it!!!
POOCH, CONGRATS! WOW, another 3lbs-that's awesome! LOL! I don't know if you want to move down here right yet-suppose to get in the upper 30's tonight and then just a few days before it warms right back up again-you can come in the summer, that's when you can actually melt off the pounds between the sauna type heat and the 100% humidity!
GRACIOUS, I always try to give credit where credit is due!! You are right, the more you know the better you'll do-knowledge is power! If your dressing has sugar listed in the ingredients but shows 0 grams per serving, then it's less than a 1/2 gram of sugar and they don't have to list it. If you like that one, then go ahead and enjoy it. For me, I love salads as well, but I have never been one to throw it on my salad, yet, I dip my fork in the dressing and then pierce the salad-have you ever done it like this?? When Eli makes FATTOUSH he does mix up the salad, but it doesn't take much olive oil to get a good taste. I'll see what I can come up with as far as a dressing, if I don't get back with you on it, don't be afraid to remind me-I have a great abilitity to forget! Hmmm, hot cereals, I'm sure I've seen recipes for others. I do have a great ALMOND GRANOLA recipe on the board-it's truly delicious! I guess you could eat it warm.
RED1, glad to hear those 2lbs are goners today!!! CONGRATS!
FILLISE, a date? You said a date?? Okay, I'm waiting for all the details!!! Surprised Outback didn't have salmon-what did they do, run out??? I'm sure when you'll be losing some pounds once you get rid of that DOOKIE HOUSER effect-seems not only are you ready to have something move, but hopefully something else will as well, and soon! LOL!
KIMMY, my e-mail is on the BIO BOARD, but here it is just the same:
[email protected] I base the info on your current weight moreso than the goal weight. With you being so close to a goal weight, remember, it's going to take some time, and patience on your part to see results. You won't see the results like say, FRUIT who has more to lose. My suggestion is to do 1400 calories a day. What's going to make a difference for you is EXERCISE. At your current weight you would take in approx. 1645 calories to stay that weight, doing 1400 calories will give you a deficit of 245 calories-takes 3500 calories to lose a pound (not calculating things like water retention, TOM, hormones, etc), so I would speculate that every 3 weeks or so, you could probably lose a pound. REMEMBER, I am in no way an expert, this is just my perception and way of thinking. Hope this helps. If you need a breakdown of fats/carbs/protein, just let me know via e-mail.
MEL, glad to hear the scale stayed down for you today-wish I could say the same! Sorry I missed you at chat-you had gone before I could get in there-bummer. Thanks for the offer for the refridgerated stuff from TJ's it's sounding tempting to take you up on the offer-I'll think about it and let you know. I just hate asking people to go out of their way for me-getting that Jewish guilt feeling!
VES, don't worry about that pound, at least it's not 2 like me!
ZANNE, glad to hear you are back down to your low-CONGRATS! I can't tell you about freezing hummus, but I wouldn't do it. Just make half a can of chick peas instead of a whole one-that's what I do sometimes. It's always going to be better fresh.
MONET, that's so nice that you take a day that the whole family gets together. In my house it's rare that we all eat together. It's no wonder I hate cooking. DS (15yr) is a vegetarian, DD eats meat and chicken-no one is ever hungry at the same time, Eli comes home at all hours and my cooking sucks, so no one even wants my cooking in the first place-no wonder we don't have a family dinner night like you do! Please don't worry about the stall when you don't lose for a week or two, as long as you are doing it all right, it's going to come off. Sometimes it just takes the body a little time to adjust to a weight loss. Sometimes, TOM, hormones, water retention and the full moon can wreck havoc on ones system as well. It's eaiser just to give in, but if one does, they will never win the fight-patience is one of the keys to being successful on SB-I've learned this the past 2 years. Hmmm, I have a old school friend who lives in Peachtree City-is that close to you? She's a realtor up that way. I haven't seen her in years. LOL! I've never heard of an 8th grade reunion-it's always been high school reunions. Here's hoping you can make it to the OCT. GET TOGETHER, just tell DH it's a once in a lifetime event-give him enough time, tell him now so he can get use to the idea. It's suppose to be the 2nd weekend in Oct. starting with that Thursday. So, what did you get at HARRY'S? I love their quiche and breads there, but really love the weird fruits-heck I like the whole kit and kaboodle!!!
ROSALIE, I too have to take my van in to be serviced. There's so many things I need to have taken care of and I keep putting it off due to not having $$$ to do it all. I keep putting it off and the list just gets bigger. I haven't done anything to it but tires and oil changes and it has 60K+ miles on it. Have to do something before I come to Orlando and before we leave for NC next month. Curious question, do you have plans to stay OP during your vacation or are you just going to wing it? I know for a fact you'll be staying OP on Saturday as far as foods being OP, as for the amounts, I don't know if there will be hope for any of us!!! When I get to Orlando I will call and leave word at your hotel of our phone and room number.
SEF, I think I feel the same funk you are feeling! Hmmm, wonder what's going on with us! Hey, at least you lost that 1lb, I tended to find 2 today.
SEMMENS, carrots that are raw are okay, it's cooking them that makes the GI go up, BUT, you could probably get away with a little bit if you so desired. I think you have to eat quite a lot of carrots to have it effect you-but personally, I stay away from them. I was like you, when a salad came with little bits of carrots I'd pick it out, not anymore, it's not worth the trouble and I know that little bit won't hurt me.
TRISH, glad to see you back on the board and back on track! I'm sure after TOM disappears you'll have a loss-it takes me about 2 weeks to see a real change in the scale after TOM, like mid-cycle, so be patient and you'll see the results. Congrats on finding the agave-I do know that brew places carry it, usually in larger amounts though-what size did they sell you it in??
SHEANN, glad to see you are working your way back down-you're not far from your low. Just think how good it's going to feel to get below 275-it's a big milestone!
BOB, gas back hmmmm? You better watch your P's & Q's before I make SURE to have a plan of attack! Wonder where we will find a Starbucks early in the morning? Actually, they DO have a coffee maker in the bedroom and you COULD bring your French Press with you-will that work?? I know there's a SB in the mall near the hotel, but what time they open is a whole other story, being they are in a mall.
Okay, I'm outta here. I have a ton of phone calls to make. I get a call last night at the last minute they need parents to proctor oral exams for the next few days-I hate asking people at the last second, but I actually got someone last night to do this mornings proctoring, tomorrow is covered, need someone Friday and have to work on next week-it sucks!
Please remember, [b]TOMORROW IS RECIPE DAY,[/n] so if you have any good SB LEGAL RECIPES you'd like to share with the board, please, try to post them tomorrow.
Toodles!
Debbie
194/123.5/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01
Carrots
Possible Side Effect?
WIW evening post
Just goes to show to those that like to weigh daily that it can change a lot overnight with out explanation!
I want some! WAH!!
Which is what I normally do!
The sniffle ward is better today, altho last night I had a horrible coughing fit. I had to give in and have some of the "homemade" cough medicine.
I've had that happen in the classroom once. I took the kid to the office and called his mama. She came down, took him into the principal's office and let him have it.
No problems with that kid after that.
Oh well...
He screamed out in pain! The poor guy
. I've told him to keep his feet/legs on his side of the bed for the last 15 years, now maybe he will. Looking forward to Survivor and ER tomorrow night. But I still wish Big Brother would come back. Congrats to all the losers here today!! Guess I better go check on old sore toe. Have a great night and remember Frog, don't make any promises you aren't willing to keep 
