Good Thursday Morning Y'all
Just got home from taking ELI to work. Right as we were turning to come down the street over from ours yesterday his car gave him a message that the battery had trouble. We did make it home, to find the belt that generates power to the power steering, battery and a host of other things had popped off-some pulley is broken that holds that belt on it seems. We had to get the car to the mechanic which, luckily, wasn't too far. It would start to overheat and ELI had to coast in neutral and restart the car again, but he made it. So today after I dropped Lauren off at school we had to go to the mechanic because upon all this other crap with it, something was wrong with the car alarm. Thinking it needed a new battery we went there-still going off at the drop of a hat-so THAT needs to be fixed as well. After that fiasco it was off to drop him at
STARBUCKS to begin his day.
After I dropped Michael off at school today I got in my walk and JUST walked the 4.5 miles. Too hot out there. Let's not even mention the 2 dump trucks that passed me at 2 different times and the black smoke they were spewing out!
I had to cover my face with my T-shirt it was so terrible. Those of you who have a lovely park, live in the country, or easily find a place where there's not emissons spewing out from cars all around you - consider yourself lucky!
Yesterday we went up to Broward and hit OLE OLE and then I dropped ELI off at the SB up there, his "sister store" and had 45 minutes to kill and just went to a little shopping center not far. Afterwards, we stopped at this BEALLS OUTLET and I found a long black dress, plain, nothing fancy at all, marked 80% off, ended up costing me $2.69! I also bought myself some new socks for walking, which may of been a mistake. Bought some really thing low-cut ones. Put a pair on today when I went for my walk and I could feel some pain and thought because they were so thin, the top of my sneaker was rubbing too hard. I get home, there's blood on the sock, blood on my sneaker, blood on my ankle bracelet and I'm bleeding on my upper heel. I'm not sure if it's from rubbing from the shoe, or somehow, my ankle bracelet did it-never had trouble before. Oh well, tomorrow, I'll pad that baby up and be out the door once again (weather permitting).
The other day I mentioned this to NANCE when we spoke and I guess I hadn't REALLY thought about it as much as I should of. I was REALLY hungry and trying to find something worthwhile to eat, to fill me up. I ate a couple tablespoons of peanut butter, it didn't help much and I continued on. What point I made to NANCE that I realized was this-here I am eating PB, which has 8 grams of fat for just 1tbl (at least that's my brand), and I easily ate 2tbl, giving me 16 grams of fat and calories to go along with it, and when you stop and just THINK about it, I could of EASILY eaten something much more filling, much less fat! I could of eaten so much more FOOD than 2 tbls. of pb and still had less fat. Like 3oz of chicken breast at 3.5 grams of fat-just think about how that could fill you up, even doubling that amount, and STILL you'd be 9 grams of fat less than 2 little tablespoons of PB! Of course, pb is delicious and nutricious and I'll continue having some from time to time, but I think when I'm truly hungry and need to fill myself up, it's not the way to go, at least, not for me.
Luckily, I was able to find myself totally back OP yesterday as I intended to after allowing myself to indulge on Tuesday night-a first for me-happy with my willpower, I must say
CHRIS, OLE OLE is a Mexican Rest. that's about an hour drive from my house. ELI's car and my car on auto-pilot on his days off and we go there. I've been going there for about 12 years now. The food is delicious, best salsa anywhere and I just LOVE their Cobb salad. I know, it's not Mexican, but either is the tuna dip that's wonderful (though I don't bother eating that stuff now). Anyone who comes to visit/meet me, usually we end up there for lunch. Last time MEL went with me there. Glad, and quite frankly, VERY JEALOUS & ENVIOUS that you found a TJ's in close proximity! Okay, when you go, just make sure you don't go with the kids or with anyone who doesn't want to give you time to look at each and every item! What do I like there-well, there's lots of stuff. Their Trader Giotti's Extra Virgin Olive Oil is wonderful-and cheap! I'll just list: ww pita/Cabot's 75% reduced fat cheddar, FF jalepeno cheese, 50% less fat edam cheese, the low fat Celtic cheddar, cracked wheat sourdough bread, TJ's tomato splash, all their nuts, some of their dried fruit (ones not sugar sweetened), look at their mayo, oh heck, just look at everything BUT the chocolate! I don't ever recommend anyone that's new to the plan to start even thinking about that stuff, but they absolutely have the best prices there on some of the best SB LEGAL CHOCOLATE. Last time MEL came she bought me a pound-plus of dark Belgium chocolate, this HUGE bar and it was like $2.99!!!! Oh please, think of me when you go!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As for the recipes, you can always do a search within the SB BOARDS for any specific recipe and if there's something that fits the bill, it will give you the board link to which board has it.
TRANQUIL, we'll have you losing again-I'm sure of it now that you have a food scale and are going to keep track, you'll see!
TV, it HAS been a long time-too long! But what a nice comeback, to see all those pictures and FINALLY be able to put a name and a face together
What type of dog do you have-adorable! We love DOLLYWOOD, I personally like it better than DW. We wanted to take the kids their in April but they were opening up the weekend we had to leave. Did you go on the sidewinder? Any new rides this year?
BETH, first off, let me say, even though I've seen pictures of you before, this picture of you, well, you are just stunning! You are a gorgeous woman, my goodness, you could be a model! Your DH is right, your face has shrunk!!! Okay, don't let it go to your head kiddo! Another congrats to DS-what a cute bunch of kids! Sounds like you had a nice shopping spree, not to mention some me-time!
TONI, congrats on your loss this week, 2lbs is great! Keep up the great work! Were you able to find the quiche recipe, or do you need me to send it to you? There's a slew of great, and I may mention easy, recipes on the boards to broaden your selection. If you have a hankering for something in particular, let me and the board know, we just MAY have a recipe to fit the bill.
JENN, I usually do the best 2 out of 3, or 4 out of 5, etc. when I weigh in-I could hop off and on that metal monster all day long if I'm not too careful-could drive one batty. Lately I've been avoiding it and trying to keep off it until my days I said I'd weigh in, like this Monday. That sucks what they did with closing the kitchen at work-I'd of put up a real stink. You'd think they could of easily let you in there to at least get your food. I'd tell them that next time you'd appreciate a little more notice, it's only proper. Sorry to hear about the slip-up with the doughnut, try not to let things like that get to you in such a manner, you sure didn't hurt the company by doing that, only yourself, but I'm sure not too badly. Today is another day, my dear! E-mail me with your weight AND height when you get a chance
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MUSIC, I'm sure there's probably more to that weight gain than eating, could be water, hormonal, a full moon? But it's good that you recognize that it's up and you can deal with it before it gets out of hand. Reading the update about your Mom, anything they can do to make her comfortable and live her life to the best of her ability is a comfort. If she can get the chemo without all the side effects that's a great big plus!
NANCE, you go girl! Did we get in more walking today? Did you check out the recipe for the zuchinni loaf cake I have listed. I've made it many times and so has BIGK, maybe others as well and it's wonderful AND uses agave! Picking raspberries-remember...I ate more than we got in that pint container-you're all lucky I didn't have the runs on the way back to your house-my goodness, I've never eaten that many in such a short time. I loved that day with you all!!!!
FRUIT, glad to read all went well with the surgery. I can only imagine how hard it is for YOU not to be able to talk. How long is this suppose to go on for? Wonder if there is any recourse from what the old Dr. did 12 years ago-may want to ask an attorney, esp. if this is something that was said to be done and wasn't.
GATOR, thanks for the grout tip, I may just do that! Could you be stuck from not eating enough? How long have you been stuck? Maybe your body is just having to adjust itself. Just think of all the good you do by eating so healthy, so the weight doesn't come off on the scale, there's so many other good things about this WOE. What else would you do if you didn't continue eating like this?
MONET, can't wait til things are over and done with so you can sit back and relax and see what a wonderful job you've done on the upcoming wedding. I can't wait to see pics, so you better take some!!! Enjoy, enjoy!!!!!
DARAMUS, CONGRATS, the pounds seem to be peeling off of you slowly, but surely. All the effort you are putting forth is REALLY paying off!
JACKK, CONGRATS! OMG, 4lb loss, that's awesome!!! You must be doing a real happy dance, I sure am for you
Not only did you have an awesome loss, but hitting a new milestone, 70lbs WOW! Just think, 5 more pound will be 75, another big milestone!!!! You are so right, anyone CAN do this, and you are surely proof of that!!! WTG!!!
HAPPY, thanks for letting us know about your visit with MELF, wish I could of been able to meet her as well. Hoping things will ease up for you soon so you can get back into the swing of things.
MAMA, good for you for doing so well thus far, it will get easier each and every day. Hmm, something yellow that wasn't pineapple? Maybe yellow apple? Pear? I'm sure it was fine. Good that you are enjoying these new gastronomical experiences
There is absolutely NO need to take any type of pills like that. I have not bothered with that and you don't need them to be successful with this WOE, I opt NOT to take them, IMHO!
ADRON, as long as you are eating enough then your stall may be your body readjusting, or as you said, muscle gain. BUT, if you are not eating enough, this could be the culprit and one that happens to many people, but something easily fixable.
SEF, glad to hear you are getting some new peeper keepers! ELI'S eyes changed a lot from his last visit as well, as did Michaels on his last visit. I guess you really need to keep close tabs on your eyes when you wear glasses. LOL! I guess maybe I should have mine checked too. Okay, that will be after going to the Dr., the Gyno, the Dentist-yeah, right, who am I fooling??? Glad it didn't cost you an arm and leg to get them, $10 is wonderful! I haven't tried making pitas either, would like to, but then I think about how cheap they are at the store, and why bother??
GRACIOUS, glad to see that nasty pound gone! Okay, spill the beans on that WW pasta recipe! I'd love to know what it is! I know, a serving of pasta isn't a lot, but being that it's WW and has other stuff, it probably would be filling. I'm not a big pasta lover but when I do eat it, it does fill me up quickly.
MEL, gotcha on the bread. I think a good whole grain, heavy bread is good, but one with empty calories and no fiber is a waste. I can understand it being a trigger food for you, as chocolate is for me. I had a ww english muffin today, my first in a longgg time-wonder if the scale will go up. Sometimes I wonder if I had an intolerance to wheat-will see what happens, if anything!
COUNTRY, I don't think before I'd agree with you in regards to the scale and numbers, but now, with being at goal, I would, because now, the numbers aren't really going much of anywhere and I have to keep up this WOL and WOE and find ways to still enjoy the benefits of SB without the scale. Of course, I do still have that love/hate relationship with the scale.
BIGK, glad to hear you're back on track! I'm so excited you finally get the chance to meet QUILTER. Would you give her a big hug and kiss for me-maybe a good swift kick in that old arse of hers to get her back and posting on the board?!? Def. take pictures! I'm sure you'll love meeting her-hope you get to meet Paul as well!!! I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time-and def., you have to give a full report on Jungle Jims!!!
Well gals, I have to go eat something for lunch, may make some chicken if it's thawed, otherwise I'll be scavenger hunting through the cabinets. Going to try and get some recipes posted today if time permits, considering it's
THURSDAY RECIPE DAY and I've been lax on posting them, I think the board is due to have a few new recipes. If you have any SB LEGAL RECIPES you'd like to share with the board, please try to post them when you can.
Can't believe I started this post over 2 hours ago-where does the time go??
Tonight is Lauren's awards ceremony, so not sure if I'll be back on to post later or not, if not, tomorrow for sure!!
Have a wonderful day!!!
Debbie
194/124(from WIW)/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01
Fat Burners
. I think I'll have to postpone it, cause I sure don't want 86 5th graders ending up at my house if it starts to pour in the middle of the swim party! Yikes! That would be a nighmare.
Howdy Y'all
!! Got 4 shirts, 2pr shorts, 2pr shoes (both platforms that make me about 6'1" tall!! I LOVE THEM!!!) and a new toe ring 
OOPS... forgot the pic
Hello ladies and gent!
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