Hey Y'all
 

No matter how hard I try, I can't get through the posts until late.

Today was long but productive. I taught a web page building class to some teachers after school. Every time I do this, there's a problem. Today I found out the guy in charge of registering people for the class was on vacation so he didn't get my email, so nobody was registered! I called the service center and told them I had to talk to someone who could help me. Luckily there was a lady there who got us all up and running in about 5 minutes. When we finally got ready to actually do the webpages I told them we were 20 minutes ahead of the other class. It's so frustating when you have to rely on someone else's competence. Enough whining.

Trish: So glad that Seth is okay. I saw the reports about the bats being a danger in Austin this year. My DS is at the Naval Academy. How old is your DS? Is he planning to enlist?

Toni: Thanks for the kind words. I'm working hard to get healthy again. Looking good works for me too.:smug:

Beth: Have you heard about your job interview yet? Did your kids have DPT shots? Can they get Pertusis after them?

Mel: Congrats on dropping from a 16 to a 6. Maybe there's hope for me.

Trish: Go for the new style. I cut my hair a few weeks ago, am trying contacts, and with the 30 lb. weight loss, it's fun to see people again since the changes and have them look at me funny and ask what's different.;)

Daramus: How'd the tests turn out? Make in gourmet meals yet?

I apologize for stopping short of getting to everyone. It's late and my eyeballs are throbbing. Oh the joys of pollen in the springtime air!

Have a great TGIF!!

Night,
Jeanie
196/164/130

Thursday night
 

Hootie hoo!

I can't believe I haven't been able to get on before now today. I'm going to start with the last post and work backwards for as long as I can stay awake.:yawn:

First, today's business--back down to 235--Whew! Of course TOM is due first of next week so it will bouce around again--hence the rant yesterday!

j red--teaching is exhausting! I used to be worn out by the end of the week. I need to take you webpage building class.

Crystle--Stress eat--us? Puhleeze NO ONE on this board has ever eaten due to stress!:s: It is amazing how we become much more attuned to when we are hungry and when we are eating just because. I used to think it was all the same. I know better now. Maybe we should start trying to drink water as a response to stress????

Rosalie--I got my Oat bran sticks in the health food section at Kroger. I notice that they sell them out almost as soon as they get them. Are there any Auburn lurkers out there--grabbing up all the pretzels. I'd feel better about them if they said WW flour--but it is not enriched. Still they are filling and useful when I need to add calories (go figure).

Healthy Girl--Welcome! It's great to have you with us. Congratulations on getting rid of the cigarettes! You and I are about the same place weight wise, so maybe we can head down the scale together!

SEF--sorry to hear about your stomach. You are really having a time of it lately! Be careful at Sam's--you can really do a lot of damage lifting those heavy boxes!

Beth--did you try the health food section at Kroger--that's where I found the oat bran sticks. My kroger carries Snyder pretzels in the regular chip aisle--but these were in another section entirely. I've done triscuit comas--ick! I always find that TJ Maxx is hit or miss. I can go in there and walk out with tons of stuff--and the next three or four trips findnothing. I'd just hang on to that card till you find something you like!

Tranquil--Welcome! It sounds like your Dr has given you some good advice. You might find the detox period a little rough (your body is addicted to sugar), but once you get through that, you will be amazed at how much better you feel and how much energy you have. We've got some folks on this boards whose DRs are very happy with their progress in SB (including mine!)

OK--this is all I can do tonight. Must go to bed now. I've been applying all my face cremes while I've been reading. You know you're over 40 when you spend as much time putting on face goo before bed as you do putting on your make-up in the morning. Let's see, there's the AHA face creme, the firming creme, the under eye gel, the neck creme--well you get the picture.

Nighty nite
Susan
300/235/150

Good morning

I didn't get a chance to post yesterday and today isn't going to be much better so I thought I'd get a quicky in. I missed Survivor again - instead my DD and I went to see Panic Room. It was good.

Today I have a group of Boy Scouts coming over to work on and earn their Art Merit badge. It should be fun but messy. They need to learn some basic drawing techniques, make a cartoon, paint a wall plaque, draw the same picture 4 times using different mediums each time, design a picture on the computer (they are making a patrol logo) and then using transfer paper print it to a t-shirt, and need to discuss jobs and careers in art. Luckily only 4 of them are doing this.

Trish - I am in the Norfolk area - thats the base my DH's ship is stationed at. When will your son be in the area? How old is he?

Well I need to cut this short and get ready for the scouts - have a great day everyone
TTFN
Denise

good morning!

I was gonna post a long one and reply to everyone this morning but as I was reading posts, the tv news starting talking about my friends that are in the band I told you about. They showed their picture and talked about how they signed with that new manager from LA. So, now I've got to call them and celebrate! I'm so happy for them! :D

MELF: I would LOVE to meet up in BR. I live about 1 hr 15 mins away - not far at all. Let's make some plans!

Ok - I'm running to make that phone call!

Missy aka Snotty Bubblebiscuit
284/257.5/170

TGIF Everyone.
Sure glad it is finally here, Starting to warm up a little here. Low 60's. Got up at 5:30 and got my 2 mile walk in. Can't walk on Friday nites as we meet a group of friends for happy hour. Fixed my oatmeal this morning, no milk. Nothing like dry oatmeal. Good thing I really love it.

Soemone mentioned watching CSI. Wasn't it awesome last nite. My DD and I had to keep covering our eyes. LOL

Red1, Have a wonderful visit with your DS & DIL. My baby left for college last fall and my other DD still lives at home, but will be married next May, So I will too have the empty nest. It's not to bad I don't think. My oldest is never home so we feel like we have empty nest already. My Dh and I do a lot of fun things together, like dating all over again.

Gracious, Isn't if fun shopping for smaller clothes!. I'm was ecstatic when I got out of the plus size dept. When I first started I would treat myself to a new piece of clothing or something for every 10#'s I lost. It was fun.

Kimmey, That's neat about Roger coming to the school. Sorry you had to miss him. He seemed like a real nice guy, sort a like your dad would be.

QUIV, I'm with you on the boss!. Mine is trying to leave on vacation tomorrow and he is on my last nerve already. MEN!!

Tranquil, Welcome, I'm fairly new to this board, it is a great place to be. You get alot of support and a bunch of new friends too!. This is a great WOE and you will be feeling great in no time. Best of luck to you. , grazing is not a bad habit. Sometimes it better to eat 6 small meals than 3 bigger meals. It keeps you from overeating.

Trish, DST starts this weekend. Thank goodness. I love having more time at nite to do things. I will try to post the jello salad recipe this weekend.

Yellowrose, Thanks for posting the recipe. I will have to give it a try.

Beth, It never fails that when you have money or need to buy something, you can never find anything. Soon as you don’t have any money, there is tons of things you could buy. I think TJMax has great household items too. I’m in the same boat as you. 1X way to big, L still a little tight. Hope your kids are getting better. Doesn’t sound like much fun.

Sef, Hope you get feeling better soon. Take your medicine girl!

Liz, WOW What a scary picture. How many of us recognized ourselves.

Healthygirl, Glad to hear your hanging in there. No withdrawal headaches yet?

Pooch, Sounds like you have a busy day ahead with all those boy scouts. I admire you for having the patience to put up with all that.

Got to get to work, busy day ahead and everyone keeps standing at my door. Man I can't believe they actually want tme to work. Don't they understand I have to have my SB Board fix.

Good Friday to all!!
Jackie
257/203/145
10-10-01

FRIDAY
 

Hi EVERONE!

Just checking in. I've been trying to do my running around with the car this week cause there's a transit strike being threatened for next week and DH will need the car. And I'm still cleaning the house like a crazy woman. Actually throwing out lots and gathering bags of stuff to give away. I can't believe how much junk I have hanging around--well much less now:D

I have to really jump back into this WOE with both feet. And I haven't exercised in a week! My plan is to start TODAY! I'm probably going to have to bring the weights down a notch since I haven't lifted in a bit, but I'll get it back up:)

I haven't read too much from the board this week:( I must get back into doing that as I think it helps keep me on track. I hope everyone is doing ok.

ROSALIE I got some of the Oat Bran pretzels. They are so yummy. I'm not a pretzel person, but I like these. I do have to be careful tho, I got a slight allergic reaction and could feel my lips and tongue swell slightly the few times I've munched on them. I've had all the ingredients before, so I don't know what's up:shrug: I think I will try the sour dough pretzel nuggets. They were only $1.99. I have to look at the ingredients, but I think we can eat sour dough.

Gotta run and get in a BIG shopping. Take care everyone.

:wave:

Happy Friday Everyone,

Beth - your mom is right about TJMaxx. It's one of those places that you just have to keep going back to see what they have. I've been in them when they looked like what you described and others when they had great stuff. Hope your kiddos start feeling better soon. It's awful when they're not feeling well.

Sef - Consider your experience at Sam's your weight training for the day. That's the only thing I don't like about Sam's. There's very rarely someone to help you with heavy packages if you need it.

Healthygirl - 2 days on the plan is 2 days of healthier eating. Way to go. Everyone here is great and we're here to help you if you need it.

Crystle - This is my hand raised. I am such a stress eater. I'm at least trying now to keep it to legal stuff and not a Snickers. Baby steps, right?

J Red - Yep, Austin has a huge bat population. It's actually become a tourist attraction to go downtown to the bridge that they inhabit and watch them fly out at night. It's really something to see. It looks like black smoke billowing out from the bridge. They do eat a tremendous amount of mosquitoes, so all in all I guess they're alright to have around as long as my 10 year old will leave them alone. I think he's learned his lesson or at least lets hope. My oldest son is almost 17 and a junior in high school. He's been going back and forth between the Marines and Navy. He would love to be in the Naval Academy but right now the academics just aren't there. How much longer does your DS have at the Academy?

Pooch - My son is 17 and I think the camp is in June. We're still at the "how are we going to get him there?" stage. There are some other people from here that would be going so I feel better about that (including his Sea Cadet CO and XO). Have fun with the Scouts.

Fruit - How cool that your friends were on the news.

Did everyone see Survivor last nite? I felt so bad for Maraamu losing. Next week is the merge, I think. That should spice things up.

Hey are any of you Texas folks going to Round Top this week-end? For those of you that don't know, to say that Round Top is a very large antique show and sale is a huge understatement. There are several little small towns in the area and it's just miles and miles of booths. They do it twice a year and people come from all over the country. My friends are going today, and I really want to try and go tomorrow. Although it will be a huge mob of people, it's always lots of fun if your into that kind of thing.

I guess I actually should do some work now. Have a great day everyone.

Trish

Good Friday Morning
 

Hey everyone!

It is gorgeous here-though a little cool. That's ok as it will be above 80 soon enough!

I hope everyone has a good weekend. Remember (this is as much for myself as for everyone else), it is a shame to undo all the good work we've done during the week, by straying during the weekend! I'm just now back to where I was before Easter--so I've got to keep going through the weekend so I will be in a better place next week! Who's comming with me?

BOB--I think you should enter the chicken contest. Go for it you never know what might happen!

Trish--the antique show sounds like fun. I'm into depression glass and old books myself. My mother is an avid collector of occupied Japan figurines and old bottles. We have lots of fun together shopping for antiques.

Zanne, I've wondered about the sourdough pretzels. I have to count out a portion (18) of the oat bran sticks and put the bag away--otherwise the bag is gone and I have the same allergic reaction on the hips! :lol: My glucose revolution book lists pretzels as high GI--like 88, but I'm sure that's refined flour pretzels. I seem to be losing so I guess they are ok in moderation.

Goody's is having their moonlight madness sale today. I love their t-shirts for wearing with jeans and under jumpers. I started in the 3-x--they now swallow me. I've given most of them away. Last summer I bought some 2 xs and are starting to hang--so I'm thinking maybe I can pick up some 1 x's tonight. They are on sale for less than 8 bucks and the nespaper had an extra 10% coupon--so I'm going shopping!

I need slacks. I wore some navy slacks yesterday that are size 24W--they about fell off. I can ball up all the material that is hanging in front and in my behind. I want to order some from land's end. Has anyone ordered from them? Accoring to the size chart I'm between an 18W and a 20W. I need to know if the size chart is accurate or if they run small or large. Any help would be appreciated!

HMMMM, I wonder what mischief Frog and our fearless leader may be getting into this weekend???????

Susan
300/235/150

WIF..at least for me :)
 

Well, first I have to lip off about how I wrote a really long post and addressed just about everyone and then my creepy computer froze on me!:mad:

Okay..now that that is over, I had a better WIF than WIW. I ended up weighing myself on Wed anyway and was 168...bummer. But today, I am happy to report that I am 165! That one extra lb is water weight from TOM..at least that is what I have convinced myself to believe :s: I am hoping that extra one will be gone over the weekend.

I have company arriving from Ontario today and I have no idea when. A full weekend of entertaining..actually every day..Fri, Sat & Sun...but different folks on the various day.

Let me see if I can remember some of the stuff I wrote earlier..gotta move cause that company can show up any minute!

FILLISE- I was saying that with that much cream I am amazed you didn't slide right off your chair and away from the keyboard! I also put handcream on when I am at the computer. Having it sit here reminds me to do it, although you have to be careful or it can get messy.

JACK-K- Yes I know what you mean. I loved being able to shop in the regular size area and actually have a selection rather than to choose from 3 or 4 tents of various style and colour! You even get to buy sale items more often when you can buy off the regular rack...good for me, bad for hubby! :s:

ROSALIE- Thanks for the info on the pretzels. I will check for those at my Superstore (Loblaws) but we don't have a dominion. Perhaps I will get my Mom to pick some up for me when she visits in June. She lives in Bolton so I know she would be able to find them somewhere.

KIMMY- We don't even watch tv but I knew about Roger and someone taped one of those Survivor shows for us back then to watch, just to see what it was like. I think it is wonderful that he could have such a positive witness for Christ on such a widely viewed show, not to mention all of the follow up programs/interviews and things like that visit to the school. Kids need to see *real life* Christians out there making a difference.

BETH- Here's to hoping the kids coughs clear up quickly. You certainly have had lots to deal with lately. Good to hear you are still eating legal even in times like this. Keep it up!

Okay...I am scared this thing is gonna freeze and I lose it all again. So I am going to stop.

Have a great weekend!!

Hi Y’all!!

I am on my lunch break and I am eating a turkey sandwich with spring greens and mustard on stone ground whole wheat bread (no flour/no sugar) and ½ a pickle...and I am reading all posts and trying to get used to how many people to post to, you all
amaze me being able to respond to all - so I am making my attempt and hope to get better at it soon :angel:

SEF - thank you for the welcome, and hope you feel better soon - make sure you don’t run out of your medicine again, though I know I too have let prescriptions go for the same reason!

FILLISE - Thank you, I am having some withdrawals! I think having ½ a grapefruit in the morning for breakfast has helped a lot. I am just hungry, and following the books 14 day menu... Not only am I eating different foods now, I am eating such smaller portions, so I am sure it will all get better soon - will power!!! hahaha

JACK-K - I LOVE CSI!!!! I agree last night was great - I locked myself in my room with my greyhound and 2 cats...my child was not home last night...so it was scary :) I am also a Survivor nut, so Thursdays are tv night for me. Thanks for the welcome.

TRISHALOO - We have a small fruit bat community on my street. I do enjoy watching them on summer evenings when I go for a walk swooping to eat all those little critters flying in the air! Survivor: I too was sad about them having to vote off Gina, darn!! I cannot wait for them to merge now!!!

Have to say I am glad to have found this board, just reading all your posts is teaching me a lot about SB.

Sabrina who wishes life were Tranquil today :^:

Hi Everyone! Just finished all the wall paper ripping I can reach. I have to get my hubby to bring in the ladder and do the areas over the stairs that I can't reach. Then I guess I need to scrub the walls and prime them before painting. Anyone got advice for painting after pulling off wallpaper?

I decided to do a WIF as well as a WIW this week, just to keep Gracious company. Good idea! I lost two more pounds! That brings my total from last week to four pounds! I am ecstatic! I am wondering why I suddenly dropped four pounds. I started taking selenium, but I am thinking it must be a combination of the increase in thyroid meds, as well as the other meds the doctor gave me. I really don't care..as long as it works!

I read about how some of you are buying smaller clothes. Mine are getting very loose, but I still don't think I am ready for a shopping spree and smaller clothes. I can't wait until my turn comes! This weight loss has been SO long in coming!



LIZERY: I love that picture...hope my boobs never
hang that low!

TRISH: Glad it worked out Seth did not need those
shots. I did not know bats were that dangerous!
Hope PT is getting easier. Good for you getting
back on program!

TRANQUIL: SB is great for blood sugar levels. My
doctor is on the local diabetes board, and he
recommends it to all his patients. It gets easier,
honest! Just stick with it, and the cravings and
hunger will eventually calm down!

KIMMY: I am sorry you had to miss meeting Rodger.
I have never watched Survivor, but I can understand.
What a great guest speaker for the kids! Kids need
to hear confirmation of what they are taught about
faith from others..sounds like he was a good one!

BETH: Just keep going back to TJ Maxx. They get
new stuff in all the time! Eventually, you will
find something you like! Think of it like a
treasure hunt! :) Do you have any Publix near
you? They usually have the oat bran pretzels. If
not, ask them to get them in. Since other Publix
carry them, the warehouse will have them, and it
hould not be difficult.


SEF: I am glad you figured out you needed that
medicine! Hope you got it ok. I am still working
on my hubby about the dark blue color for the walls.
My daughter is fighting me on it too. Grrrr!
I feel sure I will win tho!

HEALTHY: Welcome! Hope you find all the support
you need here!

COUNTRY: Stress? Eat for stress? Honestly! I
have never found an emotion I couldn't eat for!

JRED: Sorry your class stuff was messed up! Sounds
like a fun class! I am with you about the pollen!
I think Atlanta is the worst for pollen! I need a
gas mask! And it is SO pretty out!

FILLISE: I had to laugh at the picture I got in my
mind of you applying all those creams! Maybe I
should start doing that? I am beginning to look old!
I am afraid I am too lazy! Thanks for the heads up
on Goody's sale. I may go check it out. I have
gotten some great clothes there. I don't know if I
can go a size smaller yet..it sure would be nice!

POOCH: Good for you working with those boy scouts!
Sounds like fun to me! (I got my degree in art
education!) Are you an artist, or just dabbling for
their sake?

JACK: My oldest daughter is getting married in June,
and we will only have the 16 year old left. I know
what you mean about feeling like you have an empty
nest already! Most nights, both girls are gone,
and it is just hubby and I. Two more years, and the
youngest will be off to college. I can't believe
how fast the time has gone!

ZANNE: Are you SURE you don't want to come down and
clean my house for me? I wish I knew what would
trigger a cleaning frenzy in me! Better yet, if it
were a pill, I would hide it in my girls food! I have
the misfortune to live with three VERY messy people..
and being messy myself does not help! Perhaps you
will inspire me!


GRACIOUS: Hope all goes well with the company!


Well, it is time for my afternoon nap! Have a good evening everyone! :yawn:

Big nightmare at work. Totally stressed!! Had a business dinner last night and I cheated a little bit...I paid for those two glasses of wine I tell you!

Still feeling like I'm not losing a thing but I'm hoping it's because TOM is almost here. I am participating in WIF but I'm going to the gym to weigh myself. My scale at home says I'm 155 (on wednesday it say 156). I think that it's about 3lbs off from the scale at the gym. We'll see what happens tonight! I don't feel slimmer and my clothes feel the same. I sure hope I didn't gain!! I've been eating really well.

Beth- It's true, TJ Maxx gets new shipments all the time..you should wait it out. 13 is a juniors size, maybe you're not looking in the right area? Also, if pants and skirts are a problem, look at handbags and sandals. " You can never have too many hats, gloves and shoes" -Patsy from ABFAB

Gracious-I'm with you on the WIF. You go on with your bad self...4lbs?!?!?

Fillise-Can't help you. But I can say congrats for getting down to an 18-20. I'd go for the 18W. By the time it reaches you you'll be a 18.

Jack-K- Boss is gone till wednesday. When the cat's away...

However, I DO have to get back to work....I'll post my weight tonight. I'm sure you're all dying to know ;)

Yellowrose- It's an equation for your resting metabolic rate that I got from Shape Magazine. I think it's fairly accurate...although you have to make sure to add some calories for activity.

Just a quicky...

Quiveronda...
Don't let the stress of work make you cheat. Then they get the best of you on both ends. Hang in there. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water...that way you are not retaining any water. TOM sure makes a big difference for me! Good luck w/ your WIF...but remember too, you are going to weigh yourself at night! You probably are lighter than what the scales will say. I am sure my scales at home are a little off...consistancy is more important to me...

Gracious..
AMEN!!

Survivor was good...poor Gina! I really like her. Get that Rob out of there! Oh my..that nurse, John....yuck!
CSI!!! What a good show! I was on the edge of my chair too!!!

Have a good one all!!!

Quick Question
 

Does anyone know where I can order Agave online? I can't find it where I live. Thank you.

Love,
Crystle