Congrats to all you losers!! I can't remember to step on the scales before I put something in my mouth!! ha ha. Really I overslept this morning.......must have been tired! So I hurried to get dressed and out the door for my walk. Took the pups with me for the first time since Buddy's surgery. Only walked them 1/2 mile then dh came in the truck and picked them up. They were happy campers!!

Finished the carpets this afternoon. So now it is time to get in gear and get outside. Tomorrow I have a Dr appointment first thing in the morning and then have to go pick up Mom's new car. Hopefully I can get some weeding done in the afternoon. My beds are a disaster area right now. But maybe not......might spend the day riding around in her new ride!! She doesn't like to drive in town so I will be behind the wheel!!!

B-- 1/2 c Fiber One, 1/4 c ff milk, cinnamon, 1 Splenda, Lite 85 yogurt.
s-- apple
L-- turkey, pepperjack lc wrap, 1/2 c ff cottage cheese, 1/2 sweet red pepper, 2 sf Nips.
s-- orange
D-- Cube steak, roasted asparagus, 1/2 sweet red pepper
dessert-- 1/2 c sf ice cream

That's it for now.....will try to get back here this evening.

Not much time...today was a LOOOONG day.

I just forgot to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BOB!!!! I HOPE YOU HAD A FABULOUS DAY :) .

I'll try to jump on at some point tomorrow.

Take care,
Nat

Im another one that doesnt have much time to post today. Worked 11 hours and got up at 3:30 am to get there by 5am! I am beat ! And have to do it tomorrow and friday also. I think Im heading to bed at 8 tonight, thats only an hour away and I feel like I just got home , dinner , dishes and tomorrows lunch ready and now its time for bed ! No fun lol. I didnt even get to my exercises but Im so beat it probably was a good idea not to.
My mom says my dad is worse today. I just hope hes not heading back to the hospital. He just got out about 3 weeks ago. I think that was his 3-4-5th time in since last November. Sebray- There is no cure for pulmonary fibrosis. It just keeps getting worse. In his case he has scar tissue in the lungs and it just keeps spreading. Hes talking now of going up to Ann arbor Mi for a second opinion. I dont know how he will handle traveling that far but hes a man and you cant tell him anything. Hope you all are have a great day.

Wed menu

b- 2 scrambled eggs, 1 slice ww lc toast, 1/2 protein shake and 1.5 tbl coconut oil
s- 3 celery stalks with 1 oz LF creamcheese, 4 radishs
l- turkey and swiss roll ups, 4 oz LF cottege cheese.
s- 1/2 oz almonds
d- 3 lamb ribs, romaine/spinach salad with diced red peppers and ranch dressing, 1/2 protein drink with 1/5 tbl coconut oil

Just a quick fly by... The Honda specialist told Tom the car needs carburetor work, which they don't do! So, he has to take it to a place much farther away. Tonight, when he went over to get it, they had locked it inside their fence, so he could not get it. Grr. He had called them and left a message 40 minutes before they closed, and it was not because he owed $$! So it looks like they will have to go take it over there tomorrow. Or get Laura to do it. I flat out refuse! I have SO much to do tomorrow!

Dinner was country 'fried' steak, made with ww flour, onions, and beef base, a low carb potato, and broccoli. For an after dinner snack I had a mango and an orange. I think the mango may be higher GI than acceptable, but I love them, and I guess it was at least a nutritious cheat! :)

Tom was not able to work on the plumbing tonight. He did mow some of the lawn, which really needed it. Poor guy has more to do than he can get done!

CINDY: Do you make your protein drinks with milk? If so, maybe dairy stalls your weight loss, as I see you have cheese a lot too. Other than that, you menu looks great. Just a thought on the dairy...I know I do better off it, but that is not true of everyone.

PANCHO: I hope you tell us about the new doc tomorrow!

TEENSY: Enjoy that new vehicle! The best thing is you can have fun driving it and you did not have to pay for it! :lol:

BOB: Where are you, birthday girl? All these messages...I hope you at least pop on to read them all!

Night all! :wave:

First, I want to wish you a Happy Birthday, Narda!!

I don't have much time to post. I need to start getting on the computer more than once or twice a week, so that I have time to post instead of sifting thru alot of emails. Okay, Boogie's bday party was Saturday and I went all and out and binged the ENTIRE weekend. Of course, I was miserable and extremely puffy and bloated Monday morning. Never did I expect what I saw on the scale that morning. 174. Yep, haven't seen that number in a year. That scared the crap out of me, and knocked some sense into me,lol. I've been drinking lots of water and been good with my eating ever since. Today I was at 166, still 7 above my low of 159. But I'm feeling better and just glad that it's going back down again. I feel a little guilty though. I made taco salad tonight. All legal, but fattening and starchy since I ate triscuits(7) with it. Hope it doesn't reflect on the scale tomorrow. Boogie is officially 5 tomorrow. Hard to believe. He had a great party Saturday. Well, that's all I have time to post...

Fillese- Good going on the loss.

Pancho- ya, know, ovarian cysts can cause back pain. That's how I found out I had them. Maybe it's all female-related and can be solved or made alot better without drastic measures such as surgery.

Monet- what's the recipe for your chile relleno casserole? Sounds good.

Bob....
 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOBBBB
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope you had a wonderful birthday full of blessings and the rest of your night is awesome as well.

Love and hugs,
Crystle

My image moves if you click on it...

Good morning ladies.

Back to the world or real work today. I spent yesterday at our job trailer packing up drawings, etc. I was tired last night and still had to go to bunco.

But it is always fun. I was good. We ate salads before I went. Normally this lady doesn't have dinner food, but she did. I only had 1/2 a a chicken salad croissant and 2 strawberries. She had Boston cream pie for dessert and I passed. happily the scale was down another pound today. I am so excited to be out of the 170's. I want to say I never want to see that number again but I know the fluctuations of the scale, so I need to get a few more pounds to disapear before I say that.

Tonight we get to go to a big grand opening gala for the Churchill Downs race track. My company did the 122 million dolalr renovation. It's for the big wigs, like the mayor, govenor, etc. It will be fun.

I did manage to get the tm in last night and worked out before work yesterday too. I was so tired this morning I couldn't get up and work out as I didn't get to sleep until after 2:00. I am so keyed up after bunco, I can never sleep.

I haven't had time to read the posts so will have to do replies after I can some work done here.

Monet, how do you fix the country fried steak? What kind of steak do you use?

Be back later.

Just checking in before I get started on a busy day. Got my 2 mile walk in this morning--5400 steps for 2 miles. Ate a good breakfast (sh. wheat with berries and skimmed milk. ) I have my last regular class out at the university today and I think he is going to pronounce wine names for us. Too bad he did not have us pronouncing aloud all the names or even reading aloud all the poems this semester. I would have learned a lot more. I have to meet with my "mentee" today and then have my new French class tonight, so won't be home until after 9. busy, busy day.

BOB, you must have been partying a lot yesterday. Tell us all about it.

Tech, you sound very smart letting your DH sleep with the dog and take care of his whining. Gotta get 'em trained right from the start!! :) Hope your OESD turns out to be a great family pet, as I'm sure it will be.

Jackie--You are close to a 100 pound loss. Great going.

See y'all tomorrow.

Good Thursday Morning!
 

Morning everyone! I've been up and working hard already this morning--this is a quick break for me.

Another gorgeous day here!!!! I'm loving this weather!:D

I heard from BOB last night and she assured me that she had a good birthday. I know she appreciates everyone's good wishes.

Jackie--That sounds like quite a do tonight--enjoy!

Gator-- Vino Russo and Vino Blanco are all I'm told I need to get wine in Italy--:lol: I'm looking forward to the end of the semester too. I'v got projects coming in the night before I leave. There are only four and I've seen drafts of the work before, so I can give it a grade and get them posted in an hour or two.

Monet--Poor Tom, he just can't catch a break can he? I hope y'all can get the car today.

Heart--Hmmm, we've talked about those weekend binges before, haven't we?????

Teensy--good work on the dog!

Cindy--Goodness you should be tired after a schedule like that!

Hey to everyone else. I'v got to get back to work. I hope everyone has a great OP day!

Susan

Just a fly by here....

I have been busy this morning. I had a million emails to reply to, most about the arts festival next weekend. Its only going to get worse before its over! :) Then I went to Costco, and friends, I am in BIG trouble! They had an organic granola in a big bag there, with only 5 grams of sugar per serving, and dry bananas and nuts in it. I am a granola freak, so I bought a bag, and its delicious! I already had two or three servings, and I need to go hide it so I don't eat more.

Breakfast was two eggs (instead of three! I am trying to cut down!) 4 bacon, ww English Muffin with Polaner all fruit.
Snack: orange
Lunch: too much granola in milk

JACK: I used cubed steak for the country fried steak. I just lightly flour it and brown it with some chopped onions in olive oil, once its brown, I add any leftover flour, and water to cover, and a tablespoon of instant beef base (buillion will do) and simmer it for 15-20 minutes, or longer. Its very easy, fast and tasty. It would be great served on brown rice.

Ok, I have to run to the Party City store and try and find clear cups with lids. So far, I have not been able to find them at Costco, or Sam's. Bubble tea just HAS to be in a clear cup! We may have to go with ones without lids!

Good morning ya'll.
 

I'm a day late but my WIW which is actually from this morning is 156. A nice surprise since I haven't been able to walk much this week. Hopefully Jess and I will get out the next few days.

Jack-K...woo hoo on getting out of the 170's!! All your hard work is paying off for sure.

Tech...awww how sweet that he slept near the pup. And it's good you didn't put him in your bed. We've done that before and trust me those big dogs can take up a lot of space once they are grown.


Susan...enjoy that beautiful weather. Isn't this time of year the greatest.

Heart...It's hard to believe Boogie is going to be five already. They grow so fast. I bet you will be back to your low before you know it.

Cindy...praying for you daddy. I know it has to be hard on ya'll. Hopefully the other hospital can offer ya'll some new treatment.

Teensy...you are one busy beaver. Thanks for reminding me about your daddy. I thought we had lost our daddy's the same way. My daddy lost his battle to lung cancer back in 1990.

Mama just called and she is fixing to take me to the largest dollarstore in the world..woohoo!!! Gotta run. Sorry for not getting to everyone.

Love and hugs,
Crystle

I wanted to tell you about some new things I have found.


South Beach has a cereal out that is a whole grain crunch. It is made with ww flour and puff wheat and almonds. Has 4 grams of sugar. It is really good.

Also Pillsbury makes a ww dinner roll in the frozen bread section. They are pretty good. Something to go with spaghetti or salads. Plus you can fix as many or few as you want.

Got a minute to make replies now.

Tech, so glad you are enjoying your new dog. Gotta train that DH along with the dog :lol:

Heart, sometimes it takes a big gainto shock us back on tract. Hope it works for you. Happy birthday to Boogie. Time sure flies when they are young.

Gator, that sad thing is I had already lost 105 lbs to put 20 back on. Ugh! Determined to get to goal this time. But it is hard being on the tamoxifen. The pounds won't budge. Maybe you should find a new legal comfort food when you need that lift. Maybe some SF candy or dessert.

Susan, we are having wonderful weathr, but it is coming to a halt soon. This weekend, they are predicting low 50's and mid 30's at night. Maybe some snow flurries. :fr:

Monet, thanks for the recipe, I will have to try it.

Cindy, prayers that your DD doesn't get any worse and gets much better.

Teensy, how's your mom's new car? I love getting a new car. I don't think I can ever own another regular car after owning a van and then a SUV. I like sitting up high.

Sebray, glad things are slowing dow for you some.

Country, don't spend too many dollars at the big store. Congrats on the scale. Wish I could catch you.

ken, Nat, & anyone else I missed, :wave: hope you are having a great day.

have a great day!