Hey, thanks for the nice welcoming!

So, it's friday and I feel in good spirits. I have my two girls who are on their last day of vacation before they go to school on Mon. Were off to the beach to meet a friend.

I'm doing pretty good with my points. I have 35 FP left until Wed. Let's see how we do during the weekend. It's funny, but I think the reason I'm sticking to this whole way of eating is because I have to go to WI with my three friends. So far both of them have lost about 20 lbs. each. They've been going to WW for 16wk. I'm only starting my third week.

Keep positive and lets have a great Fri. girls!!!!!



Myrna

Hey chicks!

Kim- Have you seen the recipe for cake where you add soda to it. I bought a milk chocolate cake and im going to add diet coke to it. Its a WW thing so you may not be able to have it. Not sure.

Mel- Maybe you could try the cake too...whats with all the chocolate cravings?? It seems like we're all in sync.

Myrna- Welcome to the boards. You doing the Flex or Core program?

Kery- Im not too sure how far you are behind me.

GoddessKimj- Woah! Thats alot of estrogen!

Karen- How are you girl? Y'all still using that grill?

Dina- You'll get back on that wagon! Just move on and do better

Ok, it was an awesome day here. We took the rescue kitty to a petshop. I was crying. Found a bird that I want while we were there. I swear, I need to go to meetings for my obssession with animals.
The diet actually went well today. Im having very bad sleeping problems so that doesnt help. I was up til 3am last night. Im going to try to go to sleep earlier tonight though. I used to drink those Carnation drinks in the mornings when I was little. I even had my mom send me some. Today, the grocery store got some in. YAY! It was $14 for 22 packets. WOWZER.
I bought some new nose rings today so Im excited about that. Other, than that its been pretty dull today.
Ok, I will check in later.

Love,
Deanne

chocolate cake and soda are definately not on the south beach diet. No sugars at all for 2 weeks so anything like the prepackaged cake will have tons of sugars in it. I have tried those before though and the cakes are great.
Kim and I had a delay in our walk this morning. It was raining like crazy when we were about to go. We sat around and drank coffee (with no sugar) and talked until it stopped. But boy oh boy was it chilly when we got out there. I think it made us walk faster lol. I came home and had some eggs and turkey bacon and now i'm trying to warm up.

Hey Soccergirl! Hope you have a wonderful day as well. It was raining this morning by the time Kim and I went to walk, so we hung out, drank coffee and as soon as it quit, we walked. It is chilly today and the wind was blowing. Kim said she figured that a little wind resistance for us! Positive thinking on her part I would say! Anyway, we did it.
Deanne, I am still having a craving for chocolate. I know I can't do the cake thing on SBD, but there has to be something!!!! I may do the brownies again, but try to fix what was obviously wrong. They sure did look and smell good though, didn't they Kim? YUCK! Oh, Deanne,You may need therapy girl! You are addicted to those animals aren't ya! I wish that was all I was addicted to! HEHE!
Myrna, let your friends be your motivation, that is awesome! Way to go! Keep it up! Lots of Flexpoints to have on stand by! WoooHoo!
Dina, Girl, pick yourself up and get back on the wagon. Every day you don't you will beat yourself up. Don't beat yourself up! Just pick yourself up and start again!
Karen and Lynn - Hope you are all doing good and reaching those goals.
WE CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!! Each day that goes by, we are one day closer to summer!
Kim

OMG I just drank some chocolate milk. Ok so I made it with sugar free nestles quick, but it tastes just like the stuff the kids drink. I even made it with skim milk but I'm soooo in heaven lol.. funny how little things make us happy when we're old and dieting!!

Thanks for all the kind words everyone! It really helps to log in here and see everyone being so supportive of eachother.

Chocolate milk sounds delish! I think I might have some with dinner tonight. I've got soy milk and SF Nestles!

Deanne - A link for you...I just skimmed it....
http://www.mmilani.com/commentary_0603.html

Dina...so cute! Im going to let my husband read that one. Seriously though...I need a 12 step program!

Love,
Deanne

Oh Kim....you poor thing! Make those brownies again and this time do it right. Splenda is yummy. Everytime i see it, i think of snow. Im weird.

Love,
Deanne

Did you guys ever realize how many products have sugar added to the ingredients? I had such a hard time even finding salad dressing with no added sugar, not to mention lunch meats, pasta sauce, cremer... you name it, addes sugar. its getting a bit frustrating

There is sugar in everything................!!!!

There is sugar in everything................!!!!

yikes sorry for the double posts...
I didn't walk today.... it rained and rained, then the sun came out and I was doing errands. I plan on getting my 2 miles in tomorrow
Have a great evening all..
LYNN~~

No wonder most diabetics have issues keeping their blood sugar in check. You think you're making good choices when it comes to foods and then you find out it has added sugar. Its like the bait and switch!! ARGHHHHHHHHH! lol I'm chugging along though, it's not easy. Sugar free life is more difficult than I thought it would be.. simply because I keep finding more foods that I can't have because someone decided to add sugar to freaking beans!

Hi I just joined 3fatchicks today and I am new Can I join the group? I don't know how...any help would be appreciated. I am a sahm of 2 and my baby daughter just laughed for the first time tonihgt. Nice to meet all of you.

Lynn - Here's hoping for good weather for you! It has not been nice here, but we did manage to get our walk in though, that is the main thing.

JennM! Hello! And welcome! Just come on in and post your thoughts! Glad to have you!

Deanne - A 12 step program is a great idea! I have an aunt who is just like you as far as animals go. If there is a stray, she is going to pick it up. She has a house full. She would need that 12 step program too. I have a weakness for puppies, I just don't go look.

Well, I am going to figure out something for dinner. The chocolate milk sounds good for dessert. Maybe hot chocolate with SF nestles. hmmmmmmmm Sounds like a plan to me.

Have a wonderful weekend all!
Kim