Good Sunday Evening All
Just got home, took ELI'S daughter DENISE out with us today, nothing exciting, short day as ELI has a funeral to go to for one of his employees father.
Spoke to FROGLOVER and MELF yesterday - both have been ultra busy but say hello
Want to get in some posts before someone asks for the computer...
TEENSY, I've made lasagna with ww noodles that everyone loved and was so easy. Spinach, mushrooms, garlic, spices mixed with an egg and ricotta and shredded mozz. cheese, then the usual sauce and sprinkled with shredded cheese and parm. cheese-I thought about making it the other day, but of course, it was just a though
Summer over? Not if you come to Miami!
PANCHO, one thing about the zucchini cake, it's def. better when it's had time to sit a day or so, maybe the same would hold true for the spice squares. I think you chose the lesser of 3 evils with the muffins, besides, you're at your low, you can splurge from time to time and not feel guilty.
FRUIT, thought you'd probably like seeing those MG items-aren't they a hoot! I'd wear them for sure!
What did DH say about the idea so I know when to spill the beans to everyone?
BEACH, I hope your job tells you what's going on and doesn't leave you suspended like you are, it's not right. I hope everything goes the way you'd like it to. I do have the CURVES book but just read bits and pieces, I didn't care for it really, but maybe if you can tell me what pages you are referring to I can read it before I take it back to the library. I'm glad to see you are doing better and are so much closer to your goal weight now-you'll do it for sure!
FILLISE, sorry I missed you at home, nothing important, just a friendly hello!
The bank where I go put these coin counters in each branch lobby for anyone to just go in and use, another way to get customers. No harm in asking your bank if they have a counter to count your coins for you. Place here in Winn Dixie and Albertsons have the nerve to charge 10% for counting them!
BOB, I can see you were probably rolling around in the lounger yesterday, I think I could hear you yelling down here!
Good talking to you yesterday, as usual. So did you find any of those euphemisms that you liked?
MOM,
Glad you've decided to join us. I see you aren't new to the site, but I hope you'll find that you feel right at home in our little area of the boards
I think, despite your small set back, you've done wonderfully. To lose 14 pounds in a months time is stellar, and far more than the average of 2lbs a week, then another 4lbs more, really it's great and you should be applauded
I'm sure you'll be not only refocused as you start your 3rd month, but hopefully enspired and encouraged by all the wonderful people on this board who will not only offer you their advice and personal inspiration, but friendship as well
Oh, and typos, we don't worry about those, you don't need to have a 4yr old to make them, I think we all can do a fine job of making them without any outside intervention
Oh, yes, the SOBE diet is almost identical to SB in PHASE II, Atkins for Phase One.
LES, I wouldn't worry too much about the barley malt, esp. if it's way down on the list of ingredients, which it probably is. How many grams of sugar does the bread have per serving? If it's 3 or less, it's okay. Please don't hesitate to ask questions, esp. with the book. It can be misleading, confusing and contradictory at times. If you can find a copy of MICHEL MONTIGNAC'S book, EAT YOURSELF SLIM at your local library, this will help as well. When you get a chance, let us know a little more about you. Again. welcome!
COUNTRY, I thought about you last night when I read an article in the latest SHAPE MAGAZINE about what happens when we reach a plateau-it talked about the problem with doing the same repetitive exercise and not seeing any results. If you can't find a copy of it to read, let me know and I'll scan it and send it to you. I think we both need a def. change - but to do what, that's the question
GREEN, sounds like you are a jack of all trades there! We have a few nurses on the board, so you are in good company there. How'd your chicken come out with using the ww flour? I haven't had fried chicken in probably about 10 years, maybe more. I used to love KFC when I was younger. You are doing great with your weight loss and losing an average 2lbs a week is not only awesome, but a good rate as they say, one can lose 1-2lbs safely a week, any more than that is not. Suggestions, there's a ton of them out there but the best one is to stick with us here on this board and you'll learn them in time. My best suggestion, don't cheat, be true to this WOE and you'll lose the weight. I don't know if your goal for Xmas of 200 is feasible or not, that's about a 10lb a month loss, more than what one may lose safely, but I wouldn't say impossible. What's more important is not the number you acheive on the scale, but how you much better you feel about not only yourself, but your attitude of how you are acheiving your goal. Whatever losses you have until that point will be wonderful. Can't give you any ideas for your 18yo GS, my 17yo DS is hard enough to feed being a vegetarian. If he doesn't like your food, I'd say let him cook his own
As for being Diabetic, there have been many people who've been diagnosed with borderline diabetes or have been on diabetic pills who've lost the weight on SB and were able to be relieved from taking the pills - here's hoping!!!
HEART, wish your pampering experience had been better. Kids like to test the parents I think. I'm not sure it gets much easier though, sorry to say. So, you didn't like Adaptation? I have it on hold at the library. Hope this week is better and you have less stress
Okay gals, I'm outta here til tomorrow morning. Hope I didn't miss anyone, if so, it wasn't intentional. Will be back to start the new weekly board, get in my walk (hopefully) and then spend ANOTHER day with ELI - yes, he's off on a Monday, unheard of, and two days in a row - rare. Maybe I can get in a little extra exercise if I'm good
Toodles
Deb
Happy Glorious Sunday
