Good Thursday Morning Everyone
Got in my 4.5 mile walk/jog this morning, gorgeous day out there today. Couldn't take the kids to school today, ELI had to, so I was able to go out a few minutes earlier than usual which was nice (and a bit cooler too at that).
Picked up my car yesterday and heard a loud thumping noise when I hit about 25-30miles an hour, guy had already left, like a bat out of **** it seems right after I left. Called him this morning to tell him and he's having a tow truck to come p/u my car-when, I don't know, but I hope it will be soon. I hope to have it back before I need to get MICHAEL otherwise I have to ask my sister to get him. LAUREN doesn't need to be picked up til 6:30 and I BETTER have it back by then. Haven't a clue what's wrong with it - always something! Guess I'm going to be stuck at home for the day. Can't even go and volunteer as I usually do on Thursday.
Went to see my DD yesterday, he was so doped up it was almost funny. He was able to acknowlege that I was there as we were leaving - but totally not all there. My Mom says he has about an 8" scar from belly down - ouch! I haven't called there yet today. Once again, thanks for all the good thoughts and prayers you sent out for him, we all appreciate them. For those of you who are new, or weren't around, my DD found out he had colon cancer, so this is what the surgery was all about, removing the tumor they had found. Unfortunately, I've found it runs in my family, GGF, GF and now Father has it, something I'll have to watch, and make sure kids watch as they get older.
I'm going to attempt to try and get in some replies here. I'm so far behind my butt is dragging and I don't think I'll be able to get to reply to everyone. I know you all understand but I hate when I don't get in the replies like I'd like, but here's a good shot at least
JACKK, I don't like this time change because of it being dark when I get up, easier for me to get up with it being light outside. I hate that it's light later, just call me weird! I found a new brand of soy nuts the other day, and I too have been muching on too many. They are too good! Best ones I've found to date. Same thing happened to me once with the pot pie, doesn't count if you didn't know
How's your back? Sounds like you and BOB where doing some weird poses there! CONGRATS on a great loss this week! You'll be down to a new low soon I'm sure!
BOB, hope you are feeling better! How the heck did you manage to do that? What contortionistic pose were you trying to do? You going away AGAIN? Geez, you are lucky! So you are going to meet up with QUILTER & JACKK?
HEART, how that rash? Sorry to hear it's not better. Sounds nasty. I went to watch DATELINE last night, but I guess with all the goings on in IRAQ they did that and will probably do the story you mentioned later. Heck, I hope they didn't edit you out! Great number on the scale! CONGRATULATIONS! That's really great to see you so excited, and you should be! Just look how far you've come!
QUILTER, the tie dye sounds fun! When I had my craft store we'd have tie-dye classes. There are a few different methods to do them in, depends on how you want to do it. Get different thicknesses of rubber bands so you can have different sized rings, that's if you want rings. Good trick about the dressing. I'm glad you are liking the scale and seeing how helpful it is. Do try and guesstimate, it's not only interesting to see how close you can get but again, it helps when you are not at home and to more or less know what a serving is when away. OMG, another pound gone! CONGRATS! OMG, you are so close to the 180's!!! You must be excited, I sure am! Yes, we had the asparagus urine conversation long ago, what's funny though, I just had the same conversation with my DM on Monday when we made asparagus!!!!
TEENSY, you have great self control, maybe you can teach me a thing or two. Honestly, when I'm on track I'm perfect, that crap doesn't bother me, but when I go off track, OMG, watch out, I'm like a bull in a China shop, there's no hope for me. It's either all or nothing with me. Something I need to work on! I've never baked with liquid stevia, but I do have a book from the library all on Stevia AND MELF gave me a book using Stevia when she was here in January, so I'll have to plop my butt on the couch and see if it could work, I just don't know personally as I only use the agave. You could definitely use WW flour though, may just have to use a bit less than white or a little more liquid if using same amount. I've never heard of your brand of scales, is it digital? That recipe sounds delish! I would think you could adjust it to use ww flour-I know the almond flour is VERY fattening!
MONET, glad to know that my challenges of this week and last has you thinking
That to me is more important than the act of actually weighing anything. I think that when you do measure, it's truly an eye-opener for many. CONGRATS! What a great loss you had this week! I hope it continues for you, seems you have the right medical cocktail now, or at least I hope.
JANE, why not post a single day of your eating, maybe there's something there we can see that may be causing you not to lose as you think you should. I post my menu's from time-to-time, it helps when others see what others are eating.
Good question about the COOL WHIP. Personally, even with only 1 gram of sugar per serving, I wouldn't eat it because of the corn syrup, (among other garbage in it). Now, the question is, what is a serving size and how many servings would you have? By SB RULES, if it's 3 grams or under, you can have it but personally, I'd opt for real whipped cream with a little sweetener in it. It reminds me of something I read last night in a mag. about creamer and that it said there was 0 grams of trans. fat in it, but that the serving size was a teaspoon, but in actuallity, theres .51 grams in a serving and most people use a few teaspoons of this in a single cup, which adds up. Okay, don't ask me why I just put that, your question just made me think of it
Anyhow, you had a loss this week and you should be happy and congragulated as well! You can't go by the scale, you can fluctuate up and down for so many reasons, hormonal, salt intake, stress, full moon (okay, I threw that one in just because), but for many reasons. This WOE does work for many people, just give it a good chance and remember, patience is one of the main keys to your success on this WOE. Use the WW points to keep track of your SB food intake. Just remember, as you lose, the number of calories will go down. You don't want to go too low at the beginning. BTW, have you checked the computer for possible comforter sets?
JEC, then, you have to be strong enough to do this for yourself and not let anyone, not even DH, make you waiver. ELI tries so hard, even after 3 years to get me to indulge sometimes. THEN, the times that I may do so, I go hog wild and then he says something because he knows that I'm not happy and sees how I feel. He says I'm no fun to go out to eat with and to go to a buffet, forget it! What a waste of money! But he loves them (not many here, but Vegas!). Who cares what you go out and walk in, as long as you walk, and don't get chaffed! You'll be lose in 16's soon enough. Hope this move will be easy for you-I can't imagine moving all my crap, but hope to do so one day after LAUREN graduates, which is only 3 years! I'm a native and I HATE MIAMI! Except in winter
Boston Mkt's aren't going to be legal pot pies, but there are some recipes on the board for a few. A great thing to make that's quick, easy and freezes well is my crustless spinach quiche!!!
FILLISE, I get those Atkins ads from time-to-time as well. Unfortunately, if it's what we have to p/u with to keep this site going, as annoying as it is, I'll suffer through it for all of our sake. I haven't a clue how much they pay to keep this going but I know it's not peanuts. They need some revenues and I guess Atkins must pay nicely. BUT, I need to reply to an e-mail Suzanne sent, so I will ask her. I'm sorry to hear about the problem your Mom is having. I hope all goes well. We'll be sending good vibes out to her and you. You are such a wonderful daughter to fly out and be with her and I know your being there will ease her worries a bit.
ADRON, wow! It was nice to see your post! CONGRATS on the new baby to arrive soon, how exciting, and a boy! Seems with only a 12 pound gain, you're doing great. We hope to see you more often, stop in when you can!!!
ROSE, glad to hear you are doing better each and every day! I can't wait to hear about your get together with TRISH this weekend!!! You'll have to give us a full report afterwards!
ZANNE, sore uretha? What the heck have you been doing to deserve that? So girlfriend, what's on the agenda for you tomorrow for your birthday???? CONGRATS! What a wonderful loss you had this week - nice bday present to yourself!
SHEANNE, glad to see your DM came through the proceedure. I can see now that we are both waiting for parents to have pathology reports to come through. Hoping for the best for them both.
ROSALIE, will have to check the board with the time for the boiling of the bagels. Did you feel 5 minutes was adequate just in case no time was listed in the original recipe?
AGAPE, ELI went and bought a new-used car for the same reasons, he kept putting money in to the old car and just got fed up. Actually, he should of just gotten a new motor, it really wouldn't of been all that bad to do. I believe I read somewhere that you can get a cookie a bit more crispy is to use some brown rice flour, so you may want to sub some of the ww flour for brf. I got a newer book last week that I think has a oatmeal cookie recipe in there, will see if I can get it posted.
SEF, hope you are feeling better. I too wondered about the legality of FIBER ONE with having corn in it, but with all the fiber it has in it, it's one thing I don't worry about, esp. when I don't eat it all that often.
LIN, hope it's dried up up there for you! I may have missed it, but was wondering more about your race and how you did and felt. That's great you are doing volunteering, I love doing it. Kids are required to do it, and if they can with all the school work, I sure can with no job!
MIATA, glad to hear your survived your 50th bday. When 40 rolled around for me, it wasn't much of an event. At least you gave yourself a great bday present with a loss of 2.5lbs this week! CONGRATS!
LDBLOND, glad to see you had a good loss this week! CONGRATS! Have someone hide that SF ice cream from you, I know how easy it is to eat one, then two. I'm better off not buying it in the first place.
TRISH, got your e-mail, thanks for the info. If they are not selling it retail, how'd you get it? Did I miss something? Great price. It was only a matter of time til someone else got in the market of selling it. Cactus Farms is going to have to lower their price now.
CAR HAS NOW BEEN PICKED UP AND TOWED...
TRANQUIL, good luck with the Dr. appt today-let us know what's going on with that. Hope things settle down for you. You need a rest!!!!!
SERENE, I think the boss should close down the office for the day, give everyone $$$ to go out for lunch and then go home - you guys sound like you need a big break!!!
GRIN, what wonderful news to hear. No more radiation AND good reports! You must be feeling great in more ways than one. CONGRATS!!!!
Well, I've done my best to catch up. If I missed anyone, it's not intentional, and I send you warm hello's.
I haven't taken a shower and I'm starting to ferment and I haven't eaten a thing yet, came in and sat down to type after my walk, so I need to get going here. I doubt I will be able to get on here once MICHAEL gets home from school so it won't be til tomorrow probably. After this weekend, things should be back to normal, or so I hope.
{{{HUGS}}}
Debbie
Theya re to die for aren't they? If you look at it, you actually only had 4 starchy carbs yesterday. You will be fine. You know the drill. Back OP today and for punishment you have to do 5 extra minutes on the TM.
Good Thursday Morning!
White flour!!! I do believe I may swoon. You know we have fun giving you a hard time, but somehow I don't think we can beat you up any worse than you do. Just get right back on board and you will be fine.
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