So far so good today.
Slept through alarm clock (buzzer AND radio) and was almost late to radiation. Made it, though. Came home to find out that DH had woken up in the middle of night with horrible headache. Good news: it was now gone and we went out for breakfast. Had a waffle and a banana. Maybe not PERFECT choice... but this place's omelets drip fat... and this tasted really wonderful. Ate slow and read the paper and talked to proprietress.

Picked up a few things around house, and came to computer. Am avoiding writing a promotional newsletter... there are some technical/uploading issues at the end of the project that Im avoiding..... You'd think I'd just forge ahead.... but I'm not. I can do it. I'll at least do the forging ahead... it's OK if I need to ask for extra help on the uploading part. (All that converting from Word to Web-format and PDF and what to name the files so the server knows which ones I'm talking about. I did it about 8 months ago... but THOSE neural connectors are probably fried by now.

Oh... and the tenderness they warned me about with radiation is coming on. (I don't wish the feeling of sunburned titties on anyone.

Happy~ phase 1(2 weeks) is strict and then are no carbs at all, it is like a detox but in phase 2 you can have 1 fruit a day, and whole grains like oatmeal or whole wheat pasta, it is 1-2 servings a day and portion size matters. I had a 1/2 cup whole wheat pasta last night.It is not phase 1 but still a good SB choice.
If you go to the South beach forum on 3fc they have stickies with the food lists. I am finding phase 1 hard to do but I have stopped a LOT of the unhealthy carb choices and added 3-5 c of veg a day.

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=115 This is the FAQ link.

thanks very much for the info Holly, I may have to give this another look again

I see the Panter snuck in there while I was reading and checking out the thread. Can't stay for long as I have to finish putting the last of the stuff in the bag and and getting myself ready for the flight. DB2 will pick me up in about an hour and you can bet he will be on time this morning. How come he can make it on time for this but when I am taking him somewhere he finds it all to much to be on time? Maybe because I am only the sister and not the boss or words to that effect.

So the flight day has arrived. I leave here to go to Cairns and switch to International from there. Arrive in Japan at 1845 tonight. Japan is 1 hour behind Australia, so wont have a problem with time zones this time.

Happy, gentle stretching and using the muscles again and again is the only way to get rid of the stiffness and keep the muscle motivated as far as I am concerned. If you sit around saying oooooh and aaaaaah each time you move then the muscle wins and sinks back into oblivion. However if you tell it that it will get better by moving and move it, I find it doesn't take long for the stiffness to go away.

Ceejay - Are you aiming for Superwoman status? all those drums. Do be careful. Rolling is fun, but how do you stand them back up again. Good going on that exercise again.

Holly - Of all the "eating plans" around the place, South Beach seems to be up there with WW as far as sensibility goes. However that phase 1 must sort out a lot of the starters really quickly. I suppose WW pasta is better than the real stuff but I don't think it is strictly OP!? Might be wrong - but whatever it seems to be doing you some good, you seem to be a bit more - I'm trying to choose a word here - not stable as such, not controlled as such - maybe more evenly distributed through your day. Does that make sense? Probably not - it's 10 to 5 in the morning and I'm trying to get my brain into high gear! More coffee - shower - that might do it.

PW - doesn't sound like fun that sunburned feeling. But just remember the outcome that you want. It's worth the discomfort.

Okay, better go and finish the packing and tidy the house. Be good while I am away. I shall be in touch as I can. Probably every couple of days. Mel thank you for the bon voyage smilies. And thanks to Tig et al for the good trip wishes.

0 days to go. It's Here!!!!!

Holly thanks for the information. I've just printed off the heatlthiest food list. Also printed off phase I and II. I'll probaly skip phase I and go into Phase II. I want something I can live with the rest of my life.

More later.

whole wheat pasta is OP for phase 2, page 198 in the hard cover book, jusy double checked. All the starches are to been eaten "sparingly".
Shad~ it is helping me stay on track and I do feel like like I am detoxing from years of bad eating habits. It is not easy either but it is getitng there.

I always tried to follow the Canada food guide and then make good choices. a lot of what I did was "low fat" thinking. It didn't work so. I will see how this does. It is VERY important to have stuff prepped ahead.


Happy travelling Shad!!!!

Waxing philosophical. I have made some positive diet changes for the first time in months. I got to thinking last night about the whole process. When i first started to really focus on weight loss it was 2 years ago. I did well in the beginning but then the old habits crept in. Emotional eating. I have kept that initial 18 lbs off, thankfully.
Then a bunch of weird and tragic things happened and the bottom fell out of my world. Stir that in with a high needs son and I had used up up all I had to give. The process then became more about emotional healing.I ended up letting go of my closest friendships. Regaining closeness with my husband. Finding new strength to cope with my son. The last leg of this has been confronting and standing up to my family. It has come to a decent resolution too.
I am working at a home based business which is what I love to do. I am an entrepeneur at heart. I have found a great niche at the school.I feel good about my work at church. I am earning okay income and still am at home for my family.
It finally feels like I am at a place where I can put the energy into planning my food and following a plan without all the baggage.

Daily Journal
1.My renewal statement for the day. I WILL do this.
2. Weekly weight. 230
3. Exercise-type, how long, what level.
4. % fat, carbs, protein.- 39%,34%,27%
5. # meals and snacks. 3 meals, 2 snacks
6.# fruits, # of veg.5 c salad with other veg tossed in
7. How many glasses of water. 8
8. Time of last food intake, time I went to bed. 10pm had some pito beans-bed at 12:30am
9. Why and when I ate due to stress or emotions. didn’t
10.General feelings about food, exercise, life. All is good and possible. I ate a small chocolate bar without thinking yesterday, I had found peanut free bars I wanted to give to a boy I babysit with an allergy. 1 was on ther counter I ate it without thinking first.
11. Any really good events or feelings today.- wow, yes. Good day. I got the laundry done and some vacuuming.I did everything on my list for the day except the minutes. Didn’t feel minute-ish.LOL. Had a great meeting last night for church. I was feeling empowered and at peace.
12. Overall, how did the day go._ great. I stayed up late but just wasn’t tired. i puttered and watched the tube. The solitude was nice.
13. How can I improve for tomorrow. -make lower fat protein choices.

That's good Holly, sounds like you are at peace with yourself which is always a good place to start back on the right track again.

I am delighted, the Chicago White Sox have won the World Series Title. The last championship was 1917 so it's a long time coming. And... didn't have to wait until 2am for this game to end either!

I woke up this morning and my first thought even before I threw off the covers was that you can't accomplish anything if you spend the evenings sitting in front of the TV. I'm mentally gearing up here. Already working hard on the food and water part. Walking down the stairs this morning I actually have hope that this pain is going away. I have a new appreciation for those of you who live with constant, chronic pain.

And if I had any doubts that I was no longer allergic to cats, they were erased this morning. Stray kitty was looking for food and a good cuddle. I gave her a good scratching which she appreciated and afterwards I sneezed for 10 minutes straight. Good thing I have allergy meds. She's such a cutie and I'm such a dumbo bleeding heart. She can live here but it will be out on the back porch.

Time to get on with the day. Have a good one all.

Today I'll be going to Jonesboro to the Podiatrist to pick up my new shoes. I want to get there about one and then drive out to see a girlfriend. She has been having a rough time physically and emtionally, mainly emotionally. She is one that will diagnose herself and when the doctor says that is not her problem she gets upset.

I finally decided to put all this about Lisa on Tim's plate so to speak. I'm through with it. I'm not going to be writing down all this information when she is not trying to help herself. He on the other hand may think differently. Lisa has worked here for almost 8 years on night shift. I don't think she knows the whole operation of the plant and therefore is having trouble putting it down on paper. I almost laugh at her because she thinks day shift would be grand. Once she gets here I doubt that she would last. There's more involved than just paper work. Senority wise she is next in line. I do the work of a man. I'm in a man's field and one of the first women to do so. A lot of what I do is based on experience. The one thing that bugs me about Lisa is that she is a con artist.

Holly--I think you and I are in the same boat.

Happy-Be careful aroun the cats. I watched part of the game last night but was tired and went to bed.

Painter Woman--I've been reading your journal. Glad you had a good doctor's visit. One of my coworkers went through chemo. He's retired and still doing well.

For those that are concerned about me moving those drums, it's part of my job and
I've been doing it for years. I just do my best at my job. And I don't roll them on the floor. The cl=hlorine cylinders are rolled on their "bottom side".

Wonder where Mel is?

Morning all,

Quick note here. We are on our way from schoo to Nagoya today. Dont have a lot to report. Things here are fine and mostly warm. Someone asked me if I was cold today but it is quite pleasant out there. Went for a run in the school grounds this morning so that got the aeroplane kinks out of the way. Didn't get lost either.

This keyboard is a killer, very small space bar. I end up with one very long word every so often. No idea what some of the symbols mean either. But it is all fun.

I think Mel is tired and a bit stressed. No doubt she will be back.

We have done a 55 minute English class this morning. Lots of fun and shouting so I think that is it until a kindy class tonight.

Glad to hear it is all going okay with everyone so far. Try to get back tomorrow again.
Now I better get ready to read the signs to the railway station. It's all fun!

Hello everyone
Shad good to see you are enjoying the trip.

I will not have time to post Saturday. Have another busy schedule.

Have a good day.

Good morning everyone in the world! Shad lovely to hear you arrived safely and are plunging onward with the tourist agenda Have a great visit! Hi Chris
to everyone working on their busy days! Carved two pumpkins yesterday, baked the seeds for dear daughter, she was munching them in the vehicle on the way to school this morning

Going to see the new Zorro movie tonight! Whee! AB=Huge smiles Want to see my latest wallpaper? Guess who the fellow in it is, come on, guess
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...b-hitshome.jpg

A NOTE TO SAY HELLO. BEEN TAKING DRUGS AND GFORGOT TO POST HERE! LOL WILL BE OFF THEM BY THE END OF THE WEEKEND. SCIATICA AND SINUS. NOT GOOD WHEN THEY GET TOGETHER. HOPEFULLY THE STORMS HAVE PASSED AND I CAN BE DRUG FREE AGAIN! LOL HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND. I DID REMEMBER TO SAY GOODBYE TO SHAD IN AN E-MAIL THE OTHER DAY AT LEAST! ROFLMAO JUST CANNOT THINK STRAIGHT. LOVE TO YOU ALL, MEL

Daily Journal
1.My renewal statement for the day. I can do this.
2. Weekly weight. 229
3. Exercise-type, how long, what level.
4. % fat, carbs, protein. better, more equal
5. # meals and snacks. 3 meals, 1 snack
6.# fruits, # of veg. 6 cups salad with extra veg, 1 orange
7. How many glasses of water. 10
8. Time of last food intake, time I went to bed. 8:30, bed 11
9. Why and when I ate due to stress or emotions. didn’t
10.General feelings about food, exercise, life. too tired to have any feelings.
11. Any really good events or feelings today. Yes~ went to doc for checkup, he laughed saying I was the only person he had seen all week that was healthy and happy. I went out all day from 9-2 with 3 toddlers, ran 6 errands. It was happy and carefree. I laid down from 2:30- 3:30 and rested my eyes. I almost got the kitchen tidied up, LOL. I ate OP all day!!!!
12. Overall, how did the day go. groovy
13. How can I improve for tomorrow. keep on!!!!!
6 kids today, most are sick wioth a cold. It will be a halloween movie day!!!
I am running a party at the church tonight from 6-8:30. It is always very successful. Fun!! Kids LOVE it!!!!
Farmers market tomorrow morning adf then I want to be at home puttering at housewrok, yardwork AND I have my great grandmother’s steamer trunk I was to refinish. I may bring it in and start sanding.