Short because I am WAY TIRED! I got up at 4am to watch the papal funeral...it was awesome!

Okay, last night...my DH (and I am not using the D as Dear in this case) gave me HORRIBLE DIRECTIONS....and I ended up driving around for 2 hours and never getting to the event. I was majorly upset because he had me "going north on 71"..etc etc...where was I supposed to go..the lake??? canada??? Well, never got my pedicure. But, I came home to comfort foods of some s/f f/f ice cream and some coffee.

Detoxland, day 1 -- I drank the tea last night, and this morning got 1/2 of the quart of salt water down...and then about puked! I drank another cup of the tea because I will not be able to do the salt. Just NO...I can't do that...I am strong, but that is a terror worse than hanging by your fingernails.

The lemonade is a really neat taste...especially with the cayenne. I have a feeling I will have to buy some more maple syrup before these 10 days are through. I made 6 glasses this morning for myself for the day, I am not going to be home with my ingredients...otherwise, I will make them "as I go along" but, I think making a little bit of a stockpile isn't horrible, is it??

Oh by the way, yesterday, I was given the most horrible flack about this from DM and DGM about this (grandmother)...that I shouldn't do it, it isn't medically founded etc. And then came the guilt trips about them "worrying about me" and that I have "two kids and I am hurting myself" etc etc.

Well...I didn't let it get to me...

I will check back later,
Sarah

SARAH: I mixed up six or eight servings, since I was using my juicer, and did not want to wash it eight times a day. It seems to have worked ok. You just don't want to mix up three days worth...one day is ok. Not ideal, but ok. Tell your relatives who are giving you flack that if Jesus could fast 40 days, you can certainly semi fast for ten! The lemon juice and maple syrup give you some energy, its not like you are not eating or drinking ANYTHING for ten days. Good luck!

FILLISE: The storms seem to have dumped all their water before they got here. We got a good bit of rain, but nothing like they were predicting. I hope you had a nice swim to your car! Are you going to find any time to come to Hotlanta before you go to Italy??

Off to light a fire under my late late son! He is supposed to be to work between 9 and 10, and its almost 10:30! sigh I have tried to wake him up three times already! Whats a mother to do?

Good morning!
 

The coffee is brewing, the sun is shining and I'm up and moving....a perfect morning. Hopefully I can get everything done and take an early walk again. Jess and I really like the morning walks. That way I can sometimes sneak in a second walk in the evenings.

Monet...enjoy your lunch. I've never had Japanese only Chinese. I love the spicy dishes. Hope you guys get some relief from the rain. I read the site you sent on the potatos. It seems like they are lower carb but still what I would call a high carb food.

Susan...don't forget the floaties. ((hugzz))

Jack-K....sounds like a really neat resturant if everyone comes away full. We've been to a few places where I have to feed hubby again when we get home.

Sarah...The salt water is probably important to keep your potassium up from the dieters tea. I don't know for sure I you should probably at least drink a little every day. But I do agree with you about yucky...I'd never be able to get it down.

Poncho....not sure exactly what they were going to do to your bladder but my mom and sister both had them lifted and tacked into place with no problems. I hope the exercises do the trick for you. Avoiding surgery when you can is a good thing.

Bob...sorry you are losing your good boss. I hope the new one ends up being a treasure as well. Hope you feel better soon.

Thin....it's great to hear your mama is doing better. What a sweet nurse to sneak the kids in. I think sometimes family is the key to faster recovery.

Sebray...hope you have a great day in your classes. Did your teacher let you turn in the late papers?

Arcayne, Heart, Cindy, Ken, Miss Meliss ((Everybody)) The coffee is calling so I have to scoot and get their breakfast made.

Love and hugs,
Crystle

235/159/140

From what the Burrough's book says about the salt..it is just to pass more of the bad stuff through your system to get it out...like yet another laxative type thing...I might try it again..but it is highly unlikely...I will refer back to the book and other things I have read...I think I am not the only one who can't do the salt. In Glickman's book...it says that you can replace it with another cup of tea...still I may try a little salt..it is horrid!

-Sarah-

Good morning...

I couldn't get myself up this morning...still feel tired. I wonder what I did last night..lol. Dh get home after 4am this morning because of the Pope's funeral. Why, he works in a news station so everything that happened around the world affects his schedule...lol. He is still snoring away in the room :)

Nothing much planned today so dd and I might stay home most of the day. I really do not want to go out unless I have to because the pollen is starting to get to me. I never knew what allergy was until now :(

As for the low carb potatoes, I have tried it few weeks ago when I was craving for some potatoes. I bought mine from Publix. It looks like Yukon Gold and definitely less starchy. 1 serving is 18 gram, minus 3 or 4 grams of fiber...I think (not sure of the exact numbers) for 1 potato (not sure what size as they are few different sizes in one bag but I imagine it has to be medium, not big). I think it tastes good and I did get my cravings off. I do not mind eating this potato especially when I have strong cravings for some potatoes. That is definitely a treat :) Oh, I also found some SB brand stuff in Publix. I remember seeing the ww pasta and don't remember what else. Don't think I will buy them unless they have something I really like. Well...glad to know my options are getting wider as time goes.

My menu for today :

Breakfast : 1 ww waffle, 1 small square of egg, sausage and veggie casserole.

Snack : Fruits.

Lunch : Baked crab, shrimp and fish casserole, mixed green salad with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and olives. Baked sweet potatoes.

Snack : Fruit and nuts.

Dinner : Most probably same as lunch as I predict I will have some leftovers.

Some replies :

BOB : I am so sorry about losing your boss. It is certainly hard to find a wonderful boss. {{{hugs}}}

THIN : A sense of humour definitely helps in tough situation sometimes. Looks like your dad is trying to make the best of every situation. Keep us updated on how your mom is doing.

PANCHO : Do as much research as you want....it helps to keep informed and feels comfortable about what you want to do.

JACK : I have not heard of Chedders. Your dish sounds so yummy. You did great as usual!

MONET : Uh....Japanese food for lunch today....lucky you! lol. I will be thinking of you at lunch time today and drooling as well...lol. I am not sure if the rain helps but I know staying indoor did. Does the pollen season lasts for 2 weeks only?

FILLISE : I was expecting more rain that what we have got. I know we "Georgians" got lucky this time. Your comment about swimming out to the car gave me a chuckle :) Yep, lets hope we stay dry for a while.

SARAH : I hate getting lost, glad you found your way home though. Yikes, salt water definitely is a challenge. I can imagine your horror drinking it. Hope your day 2 goes well.

I should go and do something productive around the house. The whole morning was like a blurr to me. Oh, this little one in my tummy has been moving like crazy the last 2 days. I know he/she has grown quite a bit since a week ago because I am feeling stronger moments and dh has felt it too. What a relief to feel the baby :)

Julia

James was late. And he seemed totally unconcerned about it. I wish I could communicate to him how inconsiderate it is, but at times, he is oblivious! I just had a snack...my first cooked food in ten days. I had a few small red potatoes. I am not sure if they are good for breaking a fast, but they were something that really sounded appealing. All I have eaten up to now was fruit, and a bit of walnuts. It was nice to have something salty for a change!

SARAH: The salt water flush does get easier. Just chug as much of it as you can. I never got more than 3/4 of the quart down! What it does is pass right through the stomach and wash out the intestines. That washes toxins out before they can be reabsorbed. At least, that is what they say it is for, and it certainly gets things moving. Supposedly, the salt is to make the water the molecular weight of blood, and so it is not absorbed by the stomach, just pushed on through. I don't know if this is scientifically true, but it sounds good! :lol:

KENG: Pollen season is really bad for just a short time. Usually it is when the pine trees are throwing out their pollen..which is about now. Rain helps a lot, and washes it away. A few more good rain storms, and it will be all gone! I wish you lived closer! I would take you to the Japanese restaurant for lunch! Their food is good, and she is very health concious...so there is NO MSG, and she uses all healthy stuff. The brown rice is really good, and last time she served us some unusual variety that was the best brown rice I have ever eaten!

COUNTRY: I agree that the potatoes are still not 'low carb' but more reasonable for fullfilling a craving. The salt water in the detox diet is to wash the system out each day. The salt keeps the stomach from absorbing it, and therefore pushing it, in bulk into the intestine. Its an interesting concept. It seems to work too. Lucky you with the sun! It is lighter here, but still no blue sky! :( Japanese is pretty different than Chinese. I bet you would like it. Its not spicy, but the dishes are just a genius mixture of flavors! Like sushi... And teriyaki. I think its a bit more simple than the Chinese cuisines, and that simplicity gives it a feeling of elegance.

Posting again...sorry everyone...I just seem to be having more time to post...

Question for anyone who has done the detoxes...Is it just me or is this really hard the first day? I guess I am just a big loser..but, I was up since 4am..and I really am needing my coffee right now..lol! Haven't had any...though...and I don't know if I am just "used to eating" but, I seem hungry. I have made my kids food..my DF food..and soon my DM food...and then I have to go to work..toting some lemonade with me. Oh, will these days get easier??

Okay, just my two cents worth complaining right now...sorry.

-Sarah-

I am half way thru making lunch and waiting for the fish fillet to cool down a bit before I break it into bit chunks for the seafood casserole I am making for lunch. I also have the sweet potatoes in the oven so I am pretty much set. I love it when I can cook the entire meal in the oven :)

I am still feeling tired and my tummy is feeling heavier than usual. It is getting slightly uncomfortable. I feel like I have to start holding my tummy when I walk...LOL.

Some replies :

COUNTRY : Sounds like a perfect day over where you are. I can't complain here either since we do not have rain as what the weatherman predicted. ope you get both of your walk in :)

MONET : It is hard to be a mother isn't it? Well, if James is not concern about being late for work, then you shouldn't. I know it is easier said than done anyway :) I wish I live closer to Buford since I love going there to get the fresh veggies and seafood, especially the asian veggies and fruits. I have driven downtown with dh once but hated it so I am really not looking forward to drive out of my slow paced, city...lol. I am really taking it slow and trying to gain more experience and confident in driving as I go. I am very comfortable driving around my county as long as I know where I am going but not anywhere downtown or up north yet. I wish I could be at the Japanese Restaurant too, that would be so nice.

I cannot believe I am all caught up with the posts for now..lol. Anyway, I better get back to making my lunch. Will check in later.

Julia

SARAH : First day is always hard for any new changes/challenges. Detoxing is definitely very hard and I cannot imagine it being easy at all. When I had my colonscopy procedure done, I was asked to not eat any solid food for 48 hrs and only drink certain drinks and took a laxative twice in 48 hrs. The hardest part was the laxative, very nasty but it was also so hard to not eat anything but only drink certain liquid. I couldn't wait for that 48 hrs to pass. I know my experience probably is not the same but since Monet had gone thru the exact detox, she might be able to help you better. {{{hugs}}

Julia

Thanks guys. Monet seems to have handled herself better than I am...I look up to her...(you, Monet)--I feel like such a big baby because I just want to quit this right now, lol!! I expected it to be hard, but, this is very very very hard...just not normal. I am used to my "usual" and I never thought to include those changes into this. I left the house today, made my DM a beautiful salad and I wanted just a little bite..nope..didn't have any. And, my two beautiful babies are making pizza for dinner..homemade..them...and I want some, but..I keep telling myself..this is just for 10 days...and then life is normal again.

Sorry again guys..I am sure I will be okay soon. I am remembering...I wanted to do this...no one is putting me up to it. I just think the fatigue is getting to me too...up since 4, no coffee...etc etc...

-Sarah-

Good afternoon Ladies.

Can't wait for this day to be over and start the beautiful weekend. Sorry your Ga gals. Hope your rain stops soon.

Monet, the funeral started at 4:00 am. I only caught the end of it. It was very moving. Good luck with your real food again.

Susan, Yes the town is buzzing already. It is even more exiciting as the company I work for is the one doing all the 80 million dollars renovation. I get to go out there once a week and see what's going on. It is really hopping out there now.

Sarah, I'm so sorry you didn't get to the party. You did good in only eating SF ice cream as comfort. Did you take some of it out on DH? Good luck on your detox.

Country, enjoy the sunshine and your walks.

Ken, how exciting to feel the baby. I remember those days. My oldest hardly ever moved. it always worried me. She was such a quiet baby and is still very quiet.

Bob, I hope you are better today.

Have a great weekend.

Back from lunch! I was a pig. I intended to eat only half, as the portion was generous, but I kept eating! Next thing I knew, it was gone! :o I had a salad with ginger dressing, chicken teriyaki on a bed of brown rice, and green tea.

SARAH: The first two days were the hardest for me. I had headaches, and my stomach was growling. By the third day, I felt great. Hang in there! It will get better. All the cravings eventually go away, and I was fixing dinner for everyone and not at all interested in eating any of it by the third day. Just take it day by day, hour by hour. Try to keep away from food for a day or two if you can, so it doesn't tempt you. Drink the lemonade when you feel hungry. You can have up to 12 servings of it a day. I kept it to six the first few days, since I am hyperinsulinemic, and I thought it would help to have less. Just keep in mind how good you will feel once you get past the withdrawal. :)

JACK: I am sorry I missed the funeral. I am pretty bad about reading the news. If Tom doesn't tell me, I often go along in ignorant bliss for days. I happened to see online when the Pope was ailing and not expected to live through the night and kept up with the news on that, or I would not have known until Tom thought to mention it. Maybe I ought to listen to news radio when I am in the car, so I know what is going on in the world!

Off to think about what to fix Tom for dinner. I don't think I will be able to eat anything! I am very full from lunch!

Okay guys...don't have me...Monet, you especially...after all my careful consideration about the detox...I have decided not to do it now. I know I built you all up and I guess I am just not as strongwilled as some of you are. I am happy with my SB! and maybe some other time I will try the detox again. I can understand if you are all "fed up" with me....

I hope you understand.

-Sarah-

Sarah, we are not fed up with you...lol. You are doing it for yourself and it is okay to change your mind. You are braver than I am, without even trying I know I can't do it well...unless I have no choice (say medically needed).

So, what are you having for dinner tonight? :)

Julia

Monet, I don't think I can eat half portion either. The menu sounds so good. I love teriyaki. There was this Japanese restaurant in Malaysia that I visited once in a while and everytime I went there, I ordered their Teriyaki chicken. I love the ginger dressing too, infact I almost bought it to try when I saw it at Publix last week. I might get it this week. Hopefully it is as tasty as the one I had at the Japanese restaurant.

Julia