I am home from day two on the job. Today, I filled the cases, made cake slices, strawberry topped cheesecakes, and canoli. Filling the cases is a big job. It took me a while to do that, and I hope that it does not turn out to be a regular part of my job!

I am not as tired as I was yesterday. Today has been crazy. It all started last night, at 11pm, when my son called to tell me his roommate's car was dead. She is the asst manager of my department, and she started work at the same time I did, so I went over to pick them up at 5, which means I had to get up an hour earlier to get over there and back in time to get to work. Now she is hoping to rent a car for a few days until hers is fixed, but she is a few weeks shy of her 25th birthday, and the rental companies are a bit ugly about renting to anyone under 25. All the utilities are in my son's name, and she does not have a major credit card, so the whole business is going to be iffy. Makes me want to scream! She has an excellent job, making more than $40k a year, but can't rent a car without just about signing her life away!

Ok...nap time. I am so tired! Nightie night!

JACK: I am so sorry about your dad. You and your family are in my prayers.

Hi everyone
 

Hello everyone. I haven't had the chance to post in a couple of days...I have been snooping around when I can though.

I wanted to let you all know that I have put myself back on Weight Watchers. I am however still going to stick to the SGWW products as often as I can. I see no reason to go back to white bread and pasta when the WW is much healthier for me. I will probably not be as strick with the other areas all the time though.
I am planning out my menu for the week and as I was looking at the points each day I noticed that most days were still SB friendly! I guess once you learn it it stays with you!

I know that there are some people on this board that are following their points so I am hoping that I can still check in with all of you sometimes. You have all been so wonderful to me.

Jack-K: I am so sorry to hear about your father. I lost my father a few years ago so I understand what you are going through.

Well, I don't have time to catch up with everyone now. I will try another time.

Hi all:

A question, and a little bit of a dilemma.

Question: I bought some Blue Bunny "No Sugar Added" fudgesicles, and I think they are pretty yummy. The label says 4 grams of sugar (but no sugar is added). Is this natural sugars in the milk possibly? It also has 2 or 3 grams of sorbitol, which I believe is a sugar alcohol? I don't eat them all the time, but they are nice to have around on a hot day, or when the rest of the family has ice cream.

Dilemma: We are going on a 2-week vacation the end of this month. We will be in Vegas for a few days, which is no problem at all; they have buffets where you can pick anything you want, so I'll be able to stay on plan there. On the road, I think I will do well. I am going to bring legal snacks, as well as tortillas and pitas to switch sandwiches to. BUT, we are going to visit my husband's family, and his mom cooks a lot of German type food. She makes meat covered in gravies and potatoes or perogies, and all the stuff is rich and fattening, and made with flours and sugars. I don't want to offend her by not eating her food and I don't want her to have to make me something different every night. What do I do to stay on plan and not have to eat that stuff (which I really don't care for anyway). I plan to go to the grocery store when we get there to buy fruits, veggies, shredded wheat, salads, etc... If we go out to eat, I'll be fine since I know how to order out now.

I weighed in at 132 today (Yippee). I was hoping to break the 130 mark prior to this trip, but I don't see it happening.

Jackie: So sorry to hear about your loss. Your dad is in a much better place now, and not in pain anymore. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. God Bless.

Kim: I am also sorry to hear about your dog; they do become part of the family, don't they? We lost 2 dogs in 2001 within 4 months of one another. It was very difficult for us, and our five year old daughter took it extremely hard. I hope your babydog is not in too much pain.

Bob: What an awesome idea to work out at work with co-workers. I'm sure it will go great!!!

Susanne: You've been doing so well. Don't beat yourself up for taking a little time off. It's when that week turns into two and then into a month or more before you get back on track. Sounds like you are back on the saddle again. Go for it!!

Monet: What a stressful night. I hope today is a better day for you!

Marie: I love peanuts too, and sometimes they are a better choice than the alternative. I always keep a few snack size bags in the car for when I really have the munchies, and I am on the border of stopping for something with no nutritional value. I guess I should throw some almonds or pecans in there instead; It hink they are a little better for you, aren't they?

Colleen: It is really good to give your body a rest from exercise every once in a while. I think taking the weekend off is a great idea. It gives you and your body time to relax and recup and then you are ready to hit it again on Monday. I usually workout on Saturday mornings, but take Monday off. I try to work out every other day or so.

Susan: OUCH!!! What a way to get sore muscles (ha). That sounds so much like something I would do (not insinuating that you are clumsy or anything...ha ha). Hope all the owies are better soon.

Well I gotta run to Wal-mart, and then take my daughter to a tumbling class this afternoon.

I hope we all have a great weigh-in Wednesday tomorrow.

Take care all!

DEB.....A QUICKIE????? Would that be a post or poor ELI???? :eek:

It's already Tuesday! Lost Monday, seemed to flyby before I could catch up! Between my son and I, I had 3 Dr. appts and OT yesterday! Today, spent some time at my daughter's school, got to hot and had to rehydrate with Gatorade. I know about the sugar, but when it's over 100 degrees and your out for hours, there's no choice. I will touch base tomorrow when things slow down a little more.

Jackie: My love and heartfelt sorrow, for your loss. Your Dad is at peace now and hurting no more.

Tuesday Night---

Here's a quickie, because I have more reunion projects calling my name.

Just wanted to say thanks for all the kind words about Maddie's illness. You all are too sweet. I love that there are so many wonderful animal lovers on here.

JACKK---Just want you to know that you and your family will be in my prayers. It's tough to say good bye, but easier when you know the suffering is gone. When my good friend passed in January, one thing that brought comfort was knowing that God was smiling as he embraced Mike into his loving arms. A nice picture that got me through some of the tougher times.

JANE---I am one of the weight watchers in the bunch. I think it's a great idea to combine both programs. Just try it and see. I even started going to the meetings. At tonight's I weighed in 2.4 pounds lighter than last Tuesday. Something to kick up my heels about. But I will do an official SB weigh in tomorrow with I hope as positive results. Good luck! This board is about a journey and the support we can give to each other.

MONET----Hang in there, Babeeeee. You can do this. Sounds like you'll be running that department before you know it.

DEB---Thanks for sharing about your night . . . NOT!!!!!!! Yuck, I read that post right after my breakfast. Seriously though, sorry you had a rough night. Hope tonight's is better on you.

Gotta run, gang. Sorry to miss so many of you. GOOD LUCK TOMORROW!!!!!!!

Kim

Good Tuesday Evening
 

Trying to get caught up on a little work, but thought I'd stop in here first to catch up.

Eating has been good today. Went to a salad luncheon at the church. I was able to do with green salads, chicken salad, and tuna salad. No dessert and they had triscuits among the selection of crackers for everyone. When I came home I made some homemade peanut butter and had that on an apple with some cheese and some terra sweet tater chips. Wasn't hungry for anymore than than, which was plenty when you really think about it.

Kim--so sorry to hear about Maddie's illness. I'd be just devistated if Miss Belle were ill. I hope you can find something to help.

Ldblond--don't mess around with the dehydration. I've dealt with that and it is no fun! We've yet to have any extreme heat here, barely some days in the 80s--no 90s yet, but I know they and the 100s are coming. At least our humidity makes it a little easier on the body since you don't lose fluids nearly as fast as you do in the desert.

BOB--Trust me, living in Auburn Alabama, less than one mile from the university--we NEVER forget about football here! The countdowns have already started, especially with the Sporting News naming Auburn pre-season # 1 (and of course with all the recent troubles they've had with the coaches at Bama--heh heh heh). So where is Gator--we can't go through football season without her!

Pancho--the sugars from the BB fundgecicles are from the milk and are OK. There are some things that will look high in sugar content--like tomato sauce--even when there is no added sugars, but are fine! That's why we have to read those ingredient labels so carefully! But generally anything from milk and tomatoes will show more than 3 g per serving.

Jane--I think you are smart to do whatever is necessary to keep yourself on track. WW and SB can go together very well, I understand. I have even thought about going for their weigh-ins myself.

Monet--Glad to hear that the new job is going well for you--now if you could just get the kids and their cars straightened out!:lol: LOVE the Ak-Mak crackers! With cheese they are just yummy!

Deb--Try to stop in when you can, you know we miss you when you get so busy!

Jecrites--Tell hubby to stop laughing at you! Men--honestly! Glad to hear that you are back on the TM! I need to get back to it too.

Well, I'm starting to bruise tonight--it looks worse than it feels. I'll take some ibuprophen before I go to bed--don't want to end up like BOB!:s:

Sweet Dreams everyone (I think sweet dreams are SB legal!).

Susan

Good evening all you Sugar Buster's!!
Pretty nice again today, but had to spend most of it in town. Dh needed some of his prescriptions refilled, and I needed fruits and veggies from Costco. So most of the day was shot!

Here is my food journal for today. Water was 128 oz. yesterday and today. So far 2 days down on the exercise front too.

Breakfast-- 1/2 c NSA Applesauce, Omlette (1/2 cup Egg Beaters) with .8 oz RF cheddar, .8 oz mushrooms, .5 oz onion, .8 oz tomatoes, 2 tbl salsa, 1/2 c Fiber One, 1/4 c 1% milk, 3 c decafe, and water.

Snack-- Apple (was on the go, so didn't get to weigh this)

Lunch-- 4.5 oz leftover Grilled Porterhouse Steak, 1/2 c LF cottage cheese, 1 oz green pepper slices, 2 SF Russell Stover Chocolates, OOOPS!!

Snack-- 1 med orange

Dinner--5.5 oz swissed steak, salad with 1 Tbl red wine vinegar ( 2 c romaine, .4 oz onion, .5 oz cucumber, .7 oz mushrooms, .9 oz tomatoes) 1.5 oz (dry weight) WW spaghetti noodles, 1/2 c red sauce from steak, 1.5 oz sweet red peppers.

Dessert-- 1 SF BB Lite 85

Fitday totals are;

Calories-- 1517
Fat-- 47g 30%
Sat Fat-- 18g 12%
Poly-- 3g 2%
Mono-- 14g 9%
Carbs-- 149g 33%
Fiber-- 34g
Protein-- 127g 37%

Protein is a little high, but I got the fat right on!! Yeah.

Jack-k---My prayers are with you right now. I lost my father 3 years ago, and it still breaks my heart. There isn't a day that goes by when I don't think of him and miss him. I am glad that your father is free from pain now. My heart is with you in this time of need. God Bless you and your family.

Monet--Yeah, day two down. Hope that you are enjoying yourself. I am sure you will be running the place soon. LOl.

Pancho-- I don't know how you will get out of that dilemma. It could be pretty tricky, trying not to offend. Can you just be honest with her and tell her that that stuff is just poison for you?? I haven't had to deal with a MIL since Dh's both passed away long before we met. Sorry I can't be more help. The sugars in the ice cream bars is from dairy.

Deb-- Sounds like a pretty rough night. Hope that you are feeling better now.

Jec-- Glad that you are back on track. It sure makes a difference. I would tell dh that you bought the hose to clean up the mess he left in your car!! LOL.

Fillise-- Hope that you aren't too skinned up. I agree, wet clothes are the pits.

Jenn-- I can see what you mean about the m/s. Praying that all is well this time, and that the M/S will not get too bad for you. Hang in therel. The names are wonderful.

Talitha-- Sorry, I just assumed there was fruit or veggies. Guess it is because that is a main stay in our family. There are always fruits or veggies. I am making a big fruit bowl for my nephew's graduation party on Saturday.

If I have missed anyone, please forgive me. I am headed to bed. Lots to do in the morning. LAUNDRY!!:lol:

WIW Report---

Hello everyone! Good luck this morning!!!

Here's my lengthy and detailed weight report. I will give you both the Weight Watchers weigh in from last night and my own official SB weigh in this morning.

Last night I weighed in at 185.8 which was 2.4 pounds less than last week at the meeting. Yippee!!!

This morning I weighed in at 186 which is two pounds less than last WIW's report. That also puts me at a new low and a new grand total of 18 pounds. Can I get an "amen" to that???? I am so excited. So close to that 20 pound mark that I can almost feel it.

I do have to say that I think the exercise is what's really helped this past week. I have not been doing anything fancy or complicated, just moving my big butt. I think those two days of 10,000 steps had to help too.

Okay, gotta get ready for work. Hope you all have GREAT days!!!!!
Kim

Well it's WIW and I stayed the same again. Part of me dosn't mind, becuase I just want to eat healthy and make wise decisions to see where that takes me. But I also want to look good in that darn bridesmaid dress. I guess I need to go hard core this week. Any suggestions? I have been skipping breakfast by accident, and then eating more in the evening. I just get so darn busy in the AM!!

I am babysitting this AM and have a briefing this afternoon for this weeks Market Research. Tonight I have small group, and I'm making dinner for everyone. I'm going to make Bolivian food because it's healthy, interesting and totally OP for me :)

Kim - Congratulations!!!! A new low is awesome. I'm going to try to look at my weight that way. Even though I stayed the same, I am lighter than I have been since I got married. I just need to keep going.

Teensy - I assumed that, too! I mean, what kind of family did I marry into that doesn't eat fruit and veggies????? The only 'veggies' that trav would eat when we got married where corn, potatoes and rice!!! And we all know that those aren't veggies!!! He's changed so much. He actually walked around at that party telling anyone who would listen how great he feels ib thew SB WOE!!!!


Gotta go get the day started. Hope you all have a better WIW than me!!! :)

Just a quick WIW report

Back down to 153 only 1 more pound to get back to my low. Course I haven't been eating much this week. Hope it holds.

Back back on Monday. Have a great week and weekend.

Jackie

WIW
 

My Weight Watchers weigh in day is on Friday but I weighed myself today for our WIW.....things are looking good this week. I was up to an all time high on Monday of 174! I am now down to 171 as of this morning and TOM is on the way! Not bad!

I have been over my points for the last two days but just by one point so that isn't too bad. Today I didn't bring any starchy snacks...just carrots, celery, salsa, apple and some 1% cottage cheese. I know I will be killing for some salty snacks later but I will try and just drink my water and get past it.

I am having a tossed salad with reduced fat feta cheese on it for lunch and I was going to have some bottled greek dressing! YIKES:fr: The points were something like 7!!!! I quickly grabbed the lite italian I have in the fridge and put a dash of the greek in it so that it would be a little like greek. That should do it and bring it down to 2 points too! Phew.....
I have my 1/2 SGWW pita to go with my salad.

Tonight we are having pasta and meatballs. I love these meatballs that I buy at this little italian market near us. They are so good. I will have WW pasta so I think I should be ok today. It is so funny again that I thought I was giving up SB and here it is another day and I am still living LEGAL! :D

I will catch up with all of you later today. Have a great WIW.

Morning! I did not participate in WIW this morning. My scale has been off due to the humidity and rain, and I had already eaten by the time I thought to step on the scale. Next week....

Yesterday, I was better in what I had to eat. I skipped dinner essentially though. I did have a cup of yogurt, but did not cook anything. We just were not hungry after nibbling on a bit of cheese and Ak Mak crackers.

I am home alone today, and enjoying the peace and quiet. Laura is off with a friend for most of the day. They are planning a birthday party for both of them. Their birthdays are just a couple days apart. I am wondering what they are cooking up, and where they are having it, since no one asked me! I can see it now...50 teenagers will show up and I never suspected a thing! :)

My big plans for the day are to take a nap! I may take two naps! I am feeling really tired, and I think I am behind on sleep, after the past two days. In fact, I think I will take a nap now, since I am having a hard time keeping my eyes open. I will check in later!