Wow...I went to get caught up on posts from the weekend, and there were A LOT! I haven't seen such a busy weekend in awhile.
My weekend was pretty rotten as I posted earlier, and I did not eat very well either. I ate on-plan Saturday, but way, way too much....seems like I was grazing all day, and portions were way tooo big. Yesterday, I did bad. I had one slice of pizza and a cinnamon sugary dot (from Dominoes). The pizza wasn't even good. They were way too skimply on toppings, so I couldn't eat just the topping (usually I can do this with a few slices, and it fills me up). Oh well, I hope to do better today and this week. I am going to get ripped off on exercise this week. My DD is still sick so I can't go to the gym today. I will plan to go Wed. morning with DH is home, but will miss Friday and Saturday since we will be having a garage sale those days.
I am going to go to Whole Foods or Wild Oats today to do some shopping; we need a few things, and I am going to try some new recipes, and that apple walnut loaf.
Teensy: You posted the recipe for the apple walnut loaf, right? Do you need to add yeast at all?
Deb: I don't think you'd have enough changes to qualify for EM; not according to the picture I saw of you, but then again, I didn't see you naked
. The ingredients in the sourdough pretzels are: unbleached wheat flour, water, salt, yeast, natural flavor, vitamin E.
Jack-K: Way to pass up on those Krispy Kreme donuts!!! We do expect to get a picture of you in those leather pants, you know that..... right? I know what you mean about toning that skin when you are young. I have never been more than 35-40 pounds overweight, but can see where losing massive amounts of weight could wreak havoc on one's body. I'm going to be 36 in a few months, but when pregnant with DD#2, my stomach got very large. People would say, "you are all baby," or "are you having twins?" I know that I will never be able to tone up that area like it once was. It is baggy and loose, and it will probably always be that way (but not noticeable when staning, just when I bend over a bit). I was talking to my doctor about any creams, lotions or potions for it, and he said that unfortunately the only thing that can be done is "nip and tuck." Luckily it is an area that not too many people see, especially when bending over
. Like Dominic, Delaney is not too interested in popsicles. I can get her to drink ice water, which I'm sure feels pretty good.
heart: I totally respect your feelings about plastic surgery, but I really think that if it helps someone healthwise, or even to boost their self-esteem then I am for it. Here goes....confession time. I have always been very big-busted on a small frame. After having DD#1, I was a size 40DD (squeezing them in). I had chronic neck, back and shoulder pain to the point of being miserable 85% of the time. I ended up going in for a breast reduction (which is considered plastic surgery) and it is the best thing I have ever done for myself, and would do it again in a heartbeat. I have not had any pain since the surgery, and have been able to do exercises that I couldn't do before. We come from a family of large boobies, and my younger sister has also had a reduction. It was considered medically necessary for both of us, and was covered by insurance. That being said, there are many people who have the money to totally change their appearances for no other reasons than vanity, and there I draw the line. However, if I had a 10# nose and knew that having it reduced would make me less aware of my appearance and a happier individual, than I probably would do it. Anyway, as you say, I'll get off my soapbox now
. Thanks for the articles on SB; they were very interesting. Are you in the 170's yet????
Monet: The surgery was the laser surgery to correct my husband's vision. He has worn glasses/contacts for over 20 years. He is really pleased with one eye, but not too happy with the results on his right eye yet. You did a great job at dinner. You are making me hungry for those pies, yum! What is blue Agave syrup? I have only seen light and dark.
Fillise: So sorry to hear about the pipe; what a bummer. It sounds as if your week got better, as they usually always do. There is so much more good out there than bad!!
beach: What a bummer of a week. That's a lot of money to dole out. Thanks for the nice words. I know I should be happy that it was only 3 months of memories, but they were such important milestones.
Melf: Do you breed shelties? Or just love them?
Talitha: Good luck with your medical tests. Sorry you are being sent to the old Chick-Fil-A location. How long will you be there?
Faith: Welcome. I was an observer for at least a month before I started posting. Hop on anytime you have a question.
Emma: Welcome: So sorry to hear about your DM, as well as your weight gain. I hope you find the support you need here to meet and maintain your goal. God Bless!
Country: I'm with you on that weekend mind-losing eating fiasco. I was not a good doobie over the weekend. I need to get out more on the weekends and away from the darn kitchen. Hope you are enjoying your "vacation" time.
JackieO: Wow, over a year without sugar? If we could only bottle that feeling up and release it whenever we feel the need to binge on sugar.
chrisd: Delaney does not have any blisters on hands & feet (Thank God). My sister's kids got that earlier this year and were miserable. Apparently there are many different strains of the coxsackie virus, and this is the milder of many. She, like Dominic, doesn't want the popsickles either. I have been able to get ice water down her, and some food here and there (she loves to eat). BUT, overall she is miserable. The fever did break though, and I think we are on our way!
I'm sure by the time I hit the send button, there were be several more posts, but I will jump on later to catch up again.
Have a great OP Monday everyone!
Hugs,
Nat
Back on track this morning. Get to relose those pounds I picked up when I had my temporary insanity.
I don't know why he does that.... At any rate, I can deal with things as they were this morning. She left me alone to do what I needed to get done, and it was nice. 
