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Was I missed?? Did you all have a party without me this past week?
We had a WONDERFUL time on our trip! Starting out with your plane trip at the crack before down was a good time to go. We arrived in Vegas at 9:30am, so it left us with the whole day to gamble. I played VERY conservative, and only lost about $65-I find that as the years go by and the $$$$ isn't there, I don't quite care about playing (and losing) all that much. Eli played conservatively as well and won little amounts here and there, but ultimately lost some $$ has well-but nothing to cry over, which was good.
We ate twice at a buffet, not my choice-but Eli does well there We also ate at 2 Middle Eastern restaurants, one we knew about before, the other, which was WONDERFUL we discovered the following day-was able to stay OP throughtout all the eating out we did.
I was worried that I had gone off plan but found when I got home that I was okay-we found fresh figs, and I really went to town with them-even brought some home-they are like candy!!! I did eat way too many nuts, a problem when we travel as Eli loves his "TRAVEL FOOD", but again, they were SB LEGAL, just too much of a good thing.
Tuesday we headed out to Calif. We stopped at Outback for dinner before heading over to NANCE'S house as I was complaining I wanted some REAL FOOD! That was also my 17 month SB ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!
We were greeted by the family and Nance with her wonderfully infectious smile! Also, Nadia, her daughter, posted a really cute WELCOME sign. Faris gave up his room (and privacy) for us. Floyd "THE FARTING DOG" did NOT live up to his name!
NANCE is a wonderful woman! I hope you all have the chance to get to meet her one day. Words just can't describe what a wonderful person she is. She and DAN THE MAN definitely make a wonderful couple and you can see just how much in love the two of them are.
Yes, I got Nance out and walking! She could of easily told me to go to H*ll, but she got out there like a trooper! What a beautiful park she has to walk in-I'd give my eye-teeth for a place to walk around like that! Nadia even got out there with us and promised she'd try to get Nance out there 4 days a week (yes, she will be updating me with e-mails!).
Wednesday we went picking raspberries up in the mountain area-we definitely ate way more than we put in the baskets! Picked a few pears, but the raspberries was what I was more interested in! I was being a "DOOKIE HOUSER" and definitely needed the fiber! It was a nice day up there, nice and cool-nothing like the heat just a few miles away. A great way to spend our 8 year anniversary!!!!!
We kidnapped her children on Thursday and took them to a little town called Julian and then to San Diego, nothing exciting for them-but a day out with the Floridians. Figured, since our kids weren't around, we'd spoil someone else's. Didn't touch the apple pie Julian is so famous for having! We went to lunch at a place I like in SD called DZ AKINS, a deli style place with hundreds (and I really mean that) of items on the menu-very hard to choose what to order there, but ended up having grilled chicken with Jack cheese, avocado & mushrooms on seeded rye-yummy!
Dan the Man got lessons in coffee from Eli. I'm hoping the bags of coffee he got will keep him experimenting! I think he learned a thing or two about coffee, and Starbucks!
Friday we took it easy and went to the movie like Nance said-then back to the house to have a scrumptious dinner that involved many cooks. I was happily surprised when we drove up to the house to find LDBLOND'S car in the drive way! I was worried I wasn't going to get to meet Lara, but she came, and I really was happy to meet her as well-she looks wonderful-tall and thin-something I will never be! We sat and talked and ate and talked-it was really nice!
Saturday morning, it was time to leave-it was all too short, where does the time go to? I really would love to be able to spend more time with Nance-I wish we lived closer! Now, it's her turn to plan a trip to Miami in the future!!! I hoped and prayed we weren't pains in the butt while we were there. I thank Nance and Dan for putting up with me on my quickies (okay, for me, they are quickies) to Trader Joe's! I thank the whole family for allowing us to feel like a part of their family for a few days!
Saturday as we headed back to Vegas we were running on gas fumes, so Eli exited, though taking a wrong way, we ended up on a main road just the same. Anyhow, we were driving down the street and came upon a place called the INTERNATIONAL MARKET. Well, of course, I just HAD to have Eli stop and boy was I glad he did! This place is not only huge, but it had thousands of items I have never seen in my life-most I had no clue what they were! They had foods from all over the world! Middle Eastern, German, Italian, Latin, Asian (the biggest variety), Dutch, Phillipino, English and I don't know from where else. I had a field day-we spent two short ours in there, not long enough. I actually didn't do as much damage as I could of done, we just bought some baba ghanoush, a brand hard to get down here and a few things for the kids that were very unusual. I was able to find a bar of SB LEGAL CHOCOLATE to add to my ever growing stash, from El Rey, 70%+ (also bought another brand earlier in the week, 1 bar to add to the stash). This place was just so unreal!!! Def. worth going to if you like finding funky and unusual foods!!! ROSALIE-I even found canned SPOTTED DICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Afterwards, we hit the ME place for lunch-they had the BEST falafels I've ever had, so from going there before we left Vegas, I had my heart set on going there before our plane left. Afterwards, I dropped Eli off at one of the casinos and headed to Trader Joes (I lost count just how many times I went into one!). I bought a wide array of different cheeses along with 2 bags of the sweet potato fries and 2 boxes of the meatless chicken nuggets for Michael, as well as a bottle of their RF Greek Dressing, a loaf of sourdough and a couple other things-I had bought one of these insulated bags while I was with Nance, and had a gel pack that I froze in her freezer-everything came home nice and cold and survived the blistering heat of the car and the plane ride home-so I was happy!!!
So, now I am home, and I'm pooped! Of course, the first thing I did after hitting the potty for the umpteeth time (I am no longer a DOOKIE HOUSER, but more like a DOOKIE FACTORY!), I jumped on my old friend, THE SCALE yesterday and saw that I was 125.5-can't complain! Now, it's back to being OP 100% and getting back to normal. Woke up this morning to find 125
I hope you all don't mind if I don't address you all individually. I just don't have the time with school starting today, being it's also Michael's 15th bday and all the crap I have waiting for me to do in the house. It's a new week, so I'll be back to normal from here on out. I was able to glance at some of the posts from the past week and was glad to see everyone! I'm sure I've forgotten to tell you some things along the way, but my brain it's all together here at this point, so if I remember, I'll post more!
It's MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY , so here's my contribution for MM:
IMAGINE YOURSELF
Imagine yourself full of energy and enthusiasm, getting up each morning excited and positive about the day ahead. Imagine yourself being highly effective, able to achieve whatever you set out to do with confidence and ease.
In your mind's eye, see yourself working with discipline and focus, able to quickly and easily make the right decisions, always knowing what to say and do in every situation.
Imagine yourself being the person you've always wanted to be. Imagine living the life you've always dreamed of living. See it in detail. Visualize it with richness and intensity. Know you can have it. Know you can do it. Know you can be it, with absolute certainty.
Imagine yourself being the best you can possibly be. Make your image of yourself a positive one, and you'll program yourself for success. Imagine yourself at your very best. Hold that image firmly in your mind, day after day, moment by moment, and you'll absolutely find a way, and live the life, that will make it real.
-- Ralph Marston
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FRUIT, glad to see you back!
BOB, got your 3 bottles of TJ'S TOMATO SPLASH!
LDBLOND, found that Vogel Bread you mentioned-bought it. Seems good for toast
NANCE, THANKS AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!! I'll e-mail you later! Good luck today at work!!!!
QUILTER, I see John Edwards' show will be on regular TV starting this morning-I'll be glued to the set!!!!
Gotta get ready to head out soon. It's the first day of school down here-the new parents go nuts out there so I try to get there a little early. I'm planning on getting a walk in between taking both the kids.
I'll check in with the board later this morning. I hope you all have a wonderful week! I missed you all!!!!
Debbie
194/125/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01
Let's hope that the ISN will not go down again, but since it was up this morning and I am getting in a post while I can.
I have missed y'all SOOO much!
DH and I have been to Georgia this past weekend for my grandmother's 90th surprise birthday party. It was a fun, but whirlwind weekend. We spent much of the weekend in the car traveling or running errands, but I dod manage to get in 30 minutes of Yoga and a nearly 8 mile run. I have been building up my long run (Sat) milage in prep for the marathon. It is just over 4 months away! I have been running 3-4 days a week
I have remained OP with the exception of eating a few bites of regular rice at the b-day party (It was at a beautiful Chinese restaurant). I was seeing a trend in that I was gaining, but last week I lost a pound. Now at 151.
Belinda Wannabe is without a computer right now, it is being repaired. She hopes to be back again soon.
This morning I am off to run a few miles, then to the Jr. League thrift store. They are getting an all new inventory (they do this 2 times a year) and it will be filled with fabulous bargains!
I haven't read all the posts, but will try to catch up on them later; hoping that I still have connectivity.
Welcome back Deb!!!! I am tired from just reading your post!!! Sounds like you had a great time. You sound even busier now! My kids start school after Labor day! Yeah but not yeah! LOL
My week end went o.k. I did my 5 mile walk yesterday with my friend it was fun, 5 miles is nothing we want to do a longer one! I will keep u posted! The weather was great that was a bonus too! My eating on Sat was awsome yesterday was another story. I got up this morning and made a menu plan for the day! I have to get back to my orignal Sugarbuster menu I don't know when the last time i had a triscut or bocca burger was! anyway! Hubby is doing well and that helps too! I hope to be back down to 138 or 37 wendsday but don't count on it!!! NO excersise today YET!
Frog sounds like you had a great time. SUmmer is almost over i can't wait for my days to get back to "Normal"!
gotta goooooooo tomorrow i am taking the kids school shopping oh boy! Today i must fumagate this house!
We had a great 5 days camping with only one night of rain (2 inches, though) and fog and cloudiness one day. The campground was really nice. I hope Gator enjoys her visit to WI. Yesterday was gorgeous and the temps should be good while she is visiting.
Deb - sounds like you had a great time! Too bad the casinos weren't kinder to you to pay for all the stuff you found at Trader Joe's and the IM. Julian is a pretty cool town. We have a friend living in San Diego and she took us up there once at Thanksgiving. It is so neat to go from the ocean up the mountains in an hour's time. Glad that you're back. It's time for you to kick my butt in gear so I get back to losing, not maintaining! School started today, so I'll be back into my routine again.
I better get moving--I have JC Penney coming to give me an estimate on blinds for our new bay window. I love this new window! Now I will want to be sitting in this room a lot--we didn't use it much before as it is a more formal living room and we have a family room around the corner. Actually, I better start using it to justify the cost. Hopefully, the new siding will be started this week or next. Then the major projects will be done.
Here's a motivational thought my husband heard that I thought was very appropriate for us: Goals are dreams with deadlines.
Have a great Monday everyone!
BOB - don't forget to bring that wagon up this way!
Drinking coffee, trying to get prepared for going back to work! UGH!
Went swimming this weekend, feel asleep on a raft and got totally BURNT. I am bright red!
Watched "Enemy at the Gates" (Dan's choice) which was all right for a dude movie.....but the biggest news is we got another
PUPPY!!! Couldn't help it, she was so cute and named her TRIXIE.
Floyd won't leave her alone for a minute! They are so funny together. We went to Petsmart, and low and behold they were having Save-a-Pet there.....well her brother had been adopted and she was put in a cage with three puppies that were realted and was sleeping in the back corner all by her lonesome. We couldn't resist. Once she was put in our arms it was a done deal!
She's part lab/part pit-bull terrier, black with white on the chest and paws. 2 1/2 months old and slept with Mommy and Daddy in bed last night.
Well, that's my report!
Deb-Glad to see you got home safely! Thanks for the nice card and letter I can't (Well, yes I can) believe you got into more shopping trouble! You'll be stocked for months! Dan is addicted
to making latte's and is having them morning, noon, and night.
Thanks again for all the treats you brought us, that was so nice!
After a lousy weekend with very little sleep I feel energised this morning after a good night's sleep. Even felt like doing housework this morning but didn't have time to do much as I have to fix up my hair and then I want to go out to badminton before going to work this afternoon (we have to get our priorities in order ). Housework will be done later, maybe tomorrow if I am still in the mood . I spent most of Sat. night in emerg. with my dd who had a severe migraine. Didn't get home until 3.30 a.m. and had to get up for work Sunday morning. Anyway I survived it and made up on sleep last night. I was in desperate need of a snack on the way home from the hospital and stopped at the donut shop for a hot chocolate and a donut. It sure tasted good. Have been back op since.
I got on the scale on the weekend and weighed 198 lbs - the same as last Wedensday. Will wait and see what this WIW brings.
Debbie - Welcome back. Yes you were missed, very much so. But it sounds like you had a wonderful holiday. I'm glad you found the canned SPOTTED DICK - at least now you know that I wasn't making it up
Frog - It's good to see you back on line again and that you are keeping up with the running.
Sorry can't respond to you all now - have lots to do before heading out.
Putting first things first requires that we know who we
are, what we want, and how we plan to get there. It means
knowing our values, and living accordingly. It means
being an adult, and requires a level of self-discipline,
self-determination, and self-control. It means living the
way we really want to live, regardless of what's easy,
tempting or convenient at the moment.
Phillip Humbert, PHD
This puts everything into perspective. Meeting Deb and Eli was wonderful and I hope that each and every one of you has this awesome experience. Deb's words have motivated me for months, but now the Queen of the 4.5 mile walk really has me thinking that no matter if I need it, daily exercise is just like my daily vitamin, it has to be taken. I started using my abslider again and will begin my walking this evening at 7pm while the kids are engrossed in Scooby Doo and my DH is doing his thing. That way I know that they are being cared for and I have a 1/2 hour of walking.
I'll email you all tonight or in the morning and let you know how it went.
Thanks Deb and Nancy for Friday night, it was fabulous. Narda, I almost felt like you were there too...
Well, the kids are at school and I'm smiling to have the house all quiet and to myself today (Eli already left for work). Michael's school was really busy, Lauren's wasn't as bad. Looking for another year of perfect attendance!
Got in my 4.5 miles this morning with 17 jogs-feels good to be back into a somewhat "normal" routine. Happy I made it home though, stomach has been bothering me a bit and was squeezing my butt cheeks from about half-way home praying I'd make it okay I will tell you, I truly wished I was back walking at the park Nance lives near instead of smelling the car fumes and baking dog poop on the route I walk! BOB has seen my walking route and it's not a pretty site. I barely broke a sweat when Nance, Nadia and I walked/jogged, but 5 minutes out here in Miami and I'm sweating bullets. Guess that's the difference of 18% and 85% humidity!!!
My butt was glued to the TV this morning with the new John Edwards show that is now on regular TV-I love that stuff. I'll be finding myself glued to the tube at 10ams weekdays it seems-I tend to not watch tapes of past shows I've taped, so would rather watch it as it comes on.
I'm back to my usual journaling-another thing that makes me feel like I'm back to normal. I'm one who doesn't do well out of my normal routines-esp when it comes to eating. I think I drove Eli a little nuts on our trip, at least during our time in Vegas-we walked in and out of quite a few places until I deemed one that had some acceptable foods I could eat. One of the buffets we hit had a seafood night, so basically it was the crab legs and some other proteins that I had on my plate, trust me, nothing exciting!
Kids did well while I was gone, Grandma and their Dad split the time with them. Without my Mom, I'd truly never be able to go on the trips we've been able to go on-now she's on vacation with Dad-up to NC to see what they bought! Can't wait to hear all the news on their new "mountain house"-will definitely be headed there a few times a year!!!
FROG, though I haven't been around this past week, I'm glad to see that you're back on the board from having troubles with your computer. My goodness-8 miles?!? How in the world you do it, it just amazes me-the 1/10-1/5 of a mile I get in before I resort back to walking just kills me!!! Good going on the pound loss last week, it will continue to come down, just continue being patient Have fun at the Thrift Store, hope you find some goodies. Also, tell BELINDA that we miss her!!!
RHROO, thanks for the welcome back. Wow, 5 miles, that's a great walk!! I bet going with a friend makes it go by really fast.
KAREN, next time you go to visit your friend in SD, make sure you go for lunch at DZ AKINS off Murray Ave and I-8-it's really good! I've been to Julian probably 4 times I'd say, always nice to visit tiny towns like that-they are known for their apple pie there and true to form, Eli got a piece and shared it with Nance's kids while I enjoyed watching them devour it. Next time we go back I'll probably have a bite (gosh knows when that will be though). I'm sure you'll be losing soon-what's going on with you? Are you on a plateau???
NANCE, owie-sunburn? Dan should of flipped you over like a pancake! Another dog? You all are too much! Cute name you picked. I can just imagine Floyd around her-and the cats who probably want nothing to do with her once they've sized her up. You'll have to take pictures and post/send them. You definitely have a house full, for sure!!! Glad you found my little card-tried to put it in an obvious spot for you to find. You are so welcome for all the little things we brought, I'm glad you all liked them-and again, we appreciated everything you did for us BTW, did Nadia wake you up to walk today????????????????? So Dan's really going to town with the coffee making-does he have it down pat now????
ROSALIE, you sound like me-so much to do in the house but no desire to do it, would rather do "other" things-like post on the board! LOL!! Where your ears burning Saturday? They should of been as I was telling Eli the story about you and the SPOTTED DICK when we found the can. They had lots of other weird canned desserts as well-none that I bought though. I could just see my coming home and showing that can to the kids and tell them I was going to serve it to them-NOT! I did get them some unusual Cadbury chocolate covered wafer type cookies, as well as some other sweets from the UK. That's great you are down to 198, and I hope WIW blesses you by going lower. Hope you had a good badminton game today!!!
LDBLOND, again, I appreciated that you came to Nance's house to meet us! I don't know if I lived up to any expectations, but I hope that some of what I say to others makes some type of positive impact. I'm thrilled to see you are going to incorporate the walking into your daily routine-it sounds perfect how you've planned it, knowing Juan is home and the kids are being cared for while you not only get in a walk that is going to help you maintain your wonderful new figure, but also is going to give you some "ME TIME" alone-you're going to love how it's going to make you feel in more ways than one! Can't wait to hear how you feel at the end of the day!!! Thanks for sharing that MM thought as well.
Well gals, I guess I better get in the shower and start to get ready-have a few errands to run before I go to get Michael from school. Don't have to cook dinner tonight since the kids will go out to dinner for his bday with their father, and if Eli gets home early enough, we'll all go together instead of doing it seperately. I guess I can bare to be around the ex for a little while to celebrate Michael's birthday!
Please remember, TOMORROW IS CHAT NIGHT AT 9:15PM EST I plan on being there and I hope you all will too-all but BOB who is glued to the BB show at that time (BTW, what's going on with the show BOB?). I'll post the link to the board tomorrow.
Have a glorious day!!!
Debbie
194/125/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01
I'm off to the gym and I don't have much time to post, but wanted to pop in quickly...
LinMae - was it you asking about the website? I can't remember for sure.....Here it is... http://www.stumptuous.com/weights.html - It's a very good site. Also, Chris aka our beloved SPARKLESCAMP aka **** on Wheels has some really good information on her website.
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAH.....WAAAAAAAAAAH.....Eli has a new COFFEE BUDDY......WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH.....WAAAAAAAAAAH!!! sniff....sniff....sniff......
LARA My ears were burning on Friday night...NOW I KNOW WHY
Glad you got to meet the dynamic duo ...
NANCY Didn't hear from you today...how did everything go? Does Trixie FART like FLOYD???? Tell her that's a
Marie hope you are feeling better...
FROGGIEDANG GIRL....I'm glad you're back...I was getting worried!! Thought you had got hold of some "bad shine"!
Only four months??? GOSH...that's close...DEB we better get those reservations made....it's season you know...FROG what are those dates again?
BIG BROTHER is waaaaaaayyyyyyy to good to miss...I can tell you now that I WON'T be in chat tomorrow night...we're getting down to the nitty gritty and I can't miss it...POOR LITTLE BUNKY
he's going to get the shaft....I'm hoping that WILL gets voted off this week...but he's just shrewed enough to win!! DEB tell MICHAEL to be sure and tune in tomorrow night...
I'm leaving on Thursday and won't be back until Tuesday afternoon...I probably won't be able to get on the board. Yes, they have a computer, but they aren't anywhere as obsessed as I am with mine...All I have to do is ask, and if I can get on, I will...
Meeting KIM for lunch on Friday and then we're off to do some shopping...
Off to LURK....
BOB
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Welcome back Debbie, we sure did miss you. So glad to hear that you had a great time. Sounds like that international market was extra fun!
Frog, so glad to see you posting again. Wow, you're doing great with the running. How far will you be going in the race at Disney?Tell Belinda Wannabe that we miss her too. Glad to hear that she's away because of computer problems rather than leaving us, know what I mean???
Nancy, ouch to the sun burn. Sounds major! Don't you hate to get back to work after such a wonderful time off? If vacations could be extended, huh?
Rosalie, sorry to hear of your bummer week end. Hope your dd is feeling better & that you have a better week.
BOB!!! get contol of your self! shake shake shake!!! Now, are you ok??? Consider yourself having had a virtual shaking. You need to hitch up your wagon & make it down here to LA & I'll make you a pot og cajun coffee & okra & chicken gumbo with brown rice. That will make you feel better. The okra is fresh from the garden. DH keeps cutting it & bringing it in every day. I think he planted enough for the whole town! LOL
Karen3000, Glad to see you back too. We did miss you also. Hey, that new bay window sounds fabulous.
Rhoo, you're walking 5 miles???? WooHoo to you girl!! I got out & walked today too. DH got home & the temperature had dropped & I had had a rough day at work so I asked him to walk with me. I had not walked in a long time. We did 1.2 miles. A drop in the bucket compared to the 4 miles I was doing before, but it's a start!
SolShine, go pump that iron girl. Say, how did your pizza party go?? Hope you were able to stick to your zuchinni pizza. I'm planning to make it again this week. Thurman can't wait. He's been begging me to make it again.
SEF, our day with Momma went well. She really enjoyed the afternoon, as we all did. We took a picture with my ds's digital camera & I'm hoping to be able to post it as soon as my sis sends it to me. We laughed & cut up all afternoon & remenist (sp?) as we went through her bedroom. Remembered gifts that we had given her. Some things she remembered, but others she did not. We are far from being finished, but will go back this week & pack some more.
ANN, Hope you & dh had a good time at the races. Did he win?
'FLY Hi, are you back to driving that bus yet?
Well I have a return appointment with my Neurologist in am & then off to visit with my baby girl & have lunch with dh. Will check in tomorrow evening. Those of you Mom's whose kids are back in school this week, enjoy!!!
Oh What A Beautiful Morning, Oh What A Beautiful Day, I Have A Wonderful Feeling, I Met A New Low Today!!!!!!!!!!! Okay, just call me corny-but when I stepped on the scale this morning and saw 124 I just felt like singing out!! WOO HOO!!!! What a way to start the day!!!!
Okay, back down to earth...went out for dinner to celebrate Michael's bday last night, to Outback-had my salmon as usual, and it was delicious! Took my salad dressing with me this time, a new one I brought back from TJ's which is delicious, low fat Greek dressing. I asked for the salad with no shredded cheese and no dressing, but instead, fresh blue cheese-first time I ever requested it like this, why I never thought about it before, I don't know-it was great! Also, for those of you who like their Prime Rib-I didn't know you could request a lean cut of that-so that's something new I learned (Lauren likes it), she did get it a new way last night, seasoned and seared-another thing new we learned (from Eli's daughter who works there).
Day 2 of school-all went well yesterday and kids are both happy with their schedules-thank goodness!!!
Today is TUESDAY TIPS and this tip is a great one if you like MAGAZINES! I have ordered a bunch of magazines from this site twice with no problems, and just wait til you see the prices!!! I recently ordered ROSIE, WOMANS DAY & FIRST and renewed some of the others I had ordered in the past, like HEALTH and FITNESS among others. I got PREVENTION, VEGGIE LIFE and others as well from them - check out the site!!!
Please remember, CHAT IS AT 9:15PM EST TONIGHT! Anyone plan on being in the chat room????
SOL, thanks for the welcome back-glad to see you out at the gym!!!
BOB, stop your sniveling! You know you're #1 on Eli's Coffee Buddy List!!! Dan can be #2. No one saw BB on Saturday here, so we have no idea what's happening. I expect for you to keep me posted!!!! I know you and QUILTER will have a good time together next week-of course, I wish I could go too!!!!
MELF, oh yes, we had a great time-and thanks for the welcome back! Take me grocery shopping at any unusual/health food store, and I'm a happy camper!!!! I'm quite easy to please in this way
Time for me to get ready to take Michael to school and then get in my walk-praying this weight stays down for tomorrow's WIW!!! I'll check in with you all later today!
Have a great day!!!
Debbie
194/124/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01
MARIE- CONGRATULATIONS ON KEEPING DOWN!! We've both broken the 200 lb. barrier and are at 198 together. Feels good, don't it?!? I'm actually at 198.5 today, but TOM is this week. I mentioned it last night and Vince said, "No wonder I'm craving chocolate so bad!" Silly man! He thinks he PMS's with me!
MELF - I'm jealous about all that fresh okra! The pizza party was great! I wanted to be inconspicuous with my own pizza, but everyone noticed the "stuff" piled up on my plate since it didn't come out in slices this time. Now everyone knows I'm on SB. Oh well, so much for not drawing attention to myself. The hostess tried it and loved it! She wants the recipe. Vince even skipped his second piece of regular pizza for a piece of mine and then finished off the rest of it on the way home. He can afford to eat like that with all the work-outs he does. He won't gain an ounce.
DEBBIE AND NANCEMEISTER Sounds like y'all had a great time! I could go for a beautiful place to walk where there isn't 100% humidity. I MUST visit a place where they have a TJ's sometime! Although, I must say we have a Whole Foods that has some great stuff here. We found 70% and 77% chocolate there this week-end. We bought a huge bar (almost a lb. I think) for $5. Vince is dying to make that mousse recipe in the back of the SB book since he's having such major chocolate cravings. We also bought a FEARN Carrot Cake mix and will make it with the agave.
DEBBIE I have a question about yogurt. My protein powder doesn't mix with my cottage cheese and without thinking I had switched to nonfat plain yogurt - last night I actually looked at the label and it has 16g of sugar per serving! It doesn't have any added sugar, but some starch listed in the ingredients. That's bad, right? I told Vince he'd be finishing off the yogurt until I find out if it's okay since it's mostly milk sugars. I've been mixing it with oregano and garlic to make a kind of tztziki sauce for a Greek chicken dish, too.
BOB Have a great vacation!!
Saturday we slept in - until 10:30am!! Haven't done that in a [I]LONG TIME[I]!! Went taversing around shopping and then went to the wedding of one of Vince's co-workers. It was a very unique wedding. She wore a traditional wedding dress, her bridesmaids wore Pettycoat Junction type dresses with banana curls in their hair. The men wore western-style tuxes, cowboy boots and bolos for ties. The reception was at a civic center with kegs of beer, bbq, bales of hay everywhere and country music. People wore everything from dresses to blue jeans and shorts to the wedding and the reception - which is what the bride wanted. It was a lot fun. I ate mostly from the cheese platter and the veggie platter. We had eaten before we went, so it was easy to stay on plan.
Sunday I started looking at job opportunities and preparing my resume. I HATE doing that! I really hope the sales reps come through with some major sales, but don't want to bury my head in the ground and get caught unprepared.
Tuesday Tip: I've used this one before, but it has come in handy this week, so I thought I'd repeat it.
When you are tempted to eat something that is not on program--have something legal first. Chances are it will satisfy you and you will forget about the other --bad--thing you were craving.
It's been a long week without you! I'm happy to report that Dad came through the procedure just fine--in fact went back to work today. I appreciate all your good thoughts and prayers!
In the meantime it is simply gorgeous here in southeastern NC. I've had three delightful days on the beach--not too hot, water temperature perfect--not too rough--and NO SHARKS! It's been years since I've seen weather this perfect. Best of all there don't seem to be any tropical storms lurking out in the Atlantic. I just might make it out of here unscathed!
I'm also happy to report a new low--237! I'm also fighting TOM (AGAIN!--it's only been 2 weeks since the last TOM) so I'm feeling pretty good.
Today I'm heading up the road to see my brother and his family. I'll be back on Thursday. If I can log on up there I will.
I'm glad Deb and back and had such a wonderful trip! It sounds like it was lots of fun meeting Nace and Lara. I did read throughlast week's posts to hear Nance's anguised please for mercy from the walking monster!
I'm glad Frog is back with us. Also that my role models are holding below 200--hang on girls I'm coming!
I spent some time at Barnes and Noble yesterday reading the Sugarbusters for Kids book. In some ways I think it explains the whole eating concept better than the original. It would be good for both adults and kids. I was tempted to buy a copy for myniece who eats nothing but bread. But there is not an ounce of fat on her body and she is already (at 9) self conscious about her weight (she is the tiniest little thing). So I don't want to do anything that would tip that delicate balance right now. I worry about anorexia with her.
I hope Wednesday is kind to everyone! I won't be near a scale until I get back on Thursday.
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It was a nice day up there, nice and cool-nothing like the heat just a few miles away. A great way to spend our 8 year anniversary!!!!!
We sat and talked and ate and talked-it was really nice!
I'll e-mail you later! Good luck today at work!!!!
Did you miss me too?
). Housework will be done later, maybe tomorrow if I am still in the mood 
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAH.....WAAAAAAAAAAH.....Eli has a new COFFEE BUDDY......WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH.....WAAAAAAAAAAH!!!
He can afford to eat like that with all the work-outs he does. He won't gain an ounce.
Good Tuesday Morning!
