Hi everyone,
The reason I keep coming back to this thread is for, well, the support! Everyone really is wonderful. Even though my scale's not moving I feel better after I've hooked up with you guys. Actually there was a time when I was looking around for another thread because no one was posting here for a while. There were a few times when I really needed a word of encouragement and more than a day would pass without a post. I guess everyone's back on track now.
I had a no loss-no gain type of day yesterday. I took my kids out for lunch and I had a BLT & fries. BLT is my very favorite, I couldn't resist. :cbg: I got a short walk in, and about 20 min of laid back stepping. (No sweat)
Today will be better!! I'll probably check in a few more times later in the day and before bed.
Rusty, thanks for the snacking tips!
Kina, I'm glad you are feeling better!
Gen, I can't get your pics either!

Hello everyone. I went grocery shopping this morning and bought some of the things everyone is always raving about here on 3FC. I got Baked Doritos, yum!! And Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches, another yum! They are really big and only 2 points. That is amazing. I was down a pound this morning and had a great workout. I can't believe I am down though because I have gone a little overboard the last couple of days. I am fighting with my sisters (who both live with me) and dealing with a sick, cranky baby, and my house is a mess because of the bathroom construction. But it has been a learning experience. I never thought I was an emotional or stress eater, but I am finding that I am. I always thought that I was just fat because I LIKE to eat and I knew I ate out of boredom, I now know that I eat to deal with stress too. So now I know that I have to work on that.
I did my measurements this morning too, in two weeks I lost 1&1/2 inches off my waist and 1/2 aRound my hips. That is great because my stomach is my most hated body part.
Angie, congrats on your wi, you are doing so amazingly well. It seems to just melt off of you! I can't wait to hear that you reached your goal, that will be a freat day!:dizzy: I know I can't catch up, but I'm trying to keep up! I am off to search for some recipes, I got the stuff to make five recipes that I found on this sight. The first one was Mexican Fiesta Casserole, not bad, but not a do over. I think I'm going to make fish for dinner, yum!!;) TTFN,

Oh, I also wanted to thank you, Angie for reminding me of WOW chips. I don't like potato chips but I LOVE tortilla chips with salsa and I had forgotten all about the WOW Tostidos, I got some of those today too! You were talking about them a few days ago, but I don't know if it was here or not. Anyway, thanks! TTFN,

Congrat Serina and the lose and also on realizing what your triggers are. I have just found out what mine are and I am working really hard not to screw up.

I know it isn't weight in day yet but I can contain myself. I have lost 6.5 lbs of the 7 that I wanted to lose. I keep stepping off the scale to see if it was right. Friday we are getting a Tonita scale here at work so I will be able to find out my body fat too. I hate the skin fold calipers method. I am not really sure if I want to know my body fat. Oh well, I am going to keep my head up and work on getting that .5 lbs off for the 25th.

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Okay, do tell - wassup with the WOW chips - are these the ones with Olestra?

I haven't seen the Baked Tostitos yet at my store but I've been waiting for them. Even the Tostitos white corn restaurant style tortilla chips are very low in sodium and fat.

The best salsa I've ever had - get this - is from Walmart. They keep it in the chips aisle and often have mild, medium, hot and a white corn and bean salsa. My fave flavor is lime and garlic. It's tangy and medium hot. Gotta warn you tho - if you've never had salsa - start with the mild tomato - tastes like chopped stewed tomatoes - and you'll find yourself working your way up to the spicier flavors. It's so cheap, too, for a big bottle, compared to the name brands. Grab that lycopene - it's good for you - and they say cooked tomatoes are healthier for you than raw tomatoes.

Oh - time to check the produce aisles again for fresh fruit. The market I go to had fresh peaches, zucchini, green grapes, nectarines and eggplants from all over the world and the stuff was cheap! Must be coming into season in Chile and Mexico! Just wash everything with a little soap and water. (That's a hint from my friend, the produce manager!)

They taste like the real thing but have no fat. What a miralce oil! lol I wish they would sell it to the public. I would eat fried foods again.

Me too!! I live on WOW chips. I eat them so often I should own stock in the company!!! LOL I like the wow chips and onion dip made with fat free sour cream and onion soup mix.

Is this the oil substitute that, er, passes, right thru your system? Or are they really NO FAT?

It is the oil substitute. I have never had the effects of it though. I have heard people say they have but I have also heard of alot of people who don't even dare to try it because of that. I eat them every day with no problems at all.

Yeh, I think it does. I have never had any problems with it though.

Okay - then I'm game to try them - I noticed them at the bigger grocery store this past week - while I was stocking up on Buy 1 Get 2 Free deals but I thought I remembered hearing about the, er, side effects. I do miss my chips! LOL Thanks for the tips, Angie and Kempy!

Have you guys tried this page - it's kind of fun!

http://www.hmrprogram.com/cafe.html

Thenks for the congrats Kempyd. I'm feeling so much better since I recommitted. And you are kicking butt! Congrats to you also!!:D I have never had a problem with any of the WOW stuff either, just my 2 cents. About the fruit Rusty mentioned, my newest kick is Navel oranges, they are heavenly right now, and really affordable. Yum yum!! I'm off to help dh in the bathroom, have a great night all, TTFN,

Way to go Kempyd!!!!!!!!
 

! OMG Im so excited for you Kempyd!!! 6.5 lbs?????/ You must be thrilled. Im so happy for you girl. You are on the right track! I did that caliper measurement thing at the gym but the guy that was doing it was soooo nervous and shaking ! Well he got my body measurements totally wrong too. My waist at that time was 31 and he put 35 inch waist.Umm he was sitting down and measured me around where my hip hugger panties are, thats not my waist I told him. But he said it was like 3 inches below m,y belly button! He couldnt pinch around my legs no matter how hard he tried ,finally he stretches the caliper way open and grabs like 5 inches which it couldnt pinch, the worst were my arms cause I have loose skin there from all the weight loss. I wonder if there is really muchfat in loose skin? That is the only part I hate some much about me. I know with weight training I could tighten up my arms a lot, even with some soft skin still there. I would never choose surgery to cut off the skin! That leaves a super long scar! I was shocked when he told me my bodyfat at that time was like 38% According to my weight it should have been around 25 % . I left feel depressed lol . I wont ask them to measure me again now at my lowest weight! For what so I can get thesame hand shaky guy lol

By the way the WOW chips are the only chips I eat. I never had the side effects that some have had. Ican eat a lot of them with nofat and very low calories! If I need a salty snack I usually eat the BBQ chips or Sourcream and cheddar.
Well I better run to cook dinner!
ttyl!
Gen

Hi everyone
 

Congrats Kempyd, Angie and Laney on the losses! You go Girls!:D Well I went to the hospital today, because the knot on my foot was growing and I could feel something moving inside of it. I found out that I have a partially ruptured tendon! What is so messed up is I am now in a cast and was told I can have absolutely no activity for the next few days, and after I see the orthepedic surgeon tomorrow they said my activity may be even more limited! So now to get to my bathroom upstairs I have to sit on my stairs and pull myself with my arms. I'm hoping the doc tomorrow will say I can use it at least to lean on. I was told if I try to walk on my foot I can cause permanent damage and may lead to a complete tear and an operation. So I'm feeling a little disappointed I was doing so good with my weight loss and now I can't even exercise my leg. And as long as I have a cast and all this darn swelling, I'm certainly not getting on the scale. UGH! I guess I just gotta stop whining and do what I got to do until it's better and figure out how I'm going to make sure I don't gain weight with limited activity. It's killing me just sitting on my behind. Cross your fingers that my appt tomorrow goes well and the doc tells me it won't be as long as they said today. I'm afraid if they say it's 12 weeks to heal like was suggested today, that I'll get lazy and have a hard time getting back into it. Sorry for whining guys I just needed to vent. I'm sure tomorrow I'll feel better. Take care- Di