Kim - it was on the BBC lunchtime news, they reported first from France, then from the US - but they didn't give much detail, I think it might have been some sort of government initiative? [...] Ok, I found it! Go to:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/hea...00/1761776.stm

then click on Jane Standley's report under watch/listen on the right. They don't give any more detail at all ... I'd love to know more about it though! This has all come about because a government committee here has just published figures on obesity in the UK (up from 6% to 20% in 20 years, I think), so everybody's panicking. Like I said, President Tony's sending us all to Fat Camp!

Belle - look after you :D Did you say you were switching jobs soon?

Rina: here's a very simple soda bread recipe from the sainted Delia Smith. It works and it's SCRUMMY!!!

1lb/450g wholewheat flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
5fl oz/150ml soured cream
5fl oz/ 150ml water, plus 2-3 extra tablesppons

1. Pre-heat over to 220C/425F/gas mark 7, grease baking sheet.
2. Mix flour, salt, bicarb in a bowl, whisk soured cream and 150mls water in a jug, then stir the two together in the bowl and add the extra water if you need it.
3. Knead dough lightly into a smooth round ball, put on baking sheet, mark a deep cross int he top and bake for 30 minutes.
4. ENJOY!!!

later, 'gators!
Lxxx

OK Kier I was just posting at the same time - I've obviously missed an episode, I sure hope my brother has this one on tape!
KT

KT, Kier, we were all posting at the same time! KT - I pick up recipes from all over. The beetroot soup is from Nigella Lawson's 'How to Eat' (like I need to be told :D ) - I know Borscht/Barszcz is a Russian/Polish beetroot soup, but I don't know what makes it different from my recipe. Try it, you guys! And meantime, look at this lovely photo I got off the BBC website...

Kier, do you know how stressful it is over here hearing all about the new series of Buffy and not having satellite tv and so not knowing when I will ever get to see it? Sky screened the first episode last week, but they had it on too early (8pm) so they cut loads of stuff and everyone's complaining. I've been following it all via the web, so I know pretty much what's happening and all I have to say is, SPIKE ROCKS :devil: :devil: :devil:

Kimobi--

Thakns for your response, you're probably right about drinking more water. When I first started, I was drinking all my water and didn't have any trouble. I've stopped being as good as I was, so my headaches are more than likely from that.

You asked about WW pizzas, I had one today, I really liked it. Is/are there more than one kind? The one I had was really cute! It looked just like one from a pizza place, only TEENY! It was the Bistro Favorites kind, with a thick edge, really really yummy. I had another WW kind one time, but it wasn't nearly as good.

And about SUV's--I'm also kind of looking for one that's cute but affordable. Have you considered the Hyundai Santa Fe? I think they're super-cute and am considering getting one when my car is paid off.

OK, that's my thoughts... :^:

Goodness,

I went out to lunch and I return to 14 new posts. Great girls.

TonyaLyn, I'm so jealous. I love labs!!! I want a chocolate lab SO bad! He sounds great!

Jess - 7 POUNDS??? Wow - no wonder you're in a good mood. Awesome! So, tell us your secret! :) Congrats!

Rina - I love the WW book. My roommate and I are going to try them out.

Belle - Sorry to hear about the cough! Get better. Taking any drugs?

Kim, KO, KT - y'all have a great day. Good luck with all!!!

I'm doing well. SInce I can't go to to the gym tonight, I walked at lunch. I''m going out to dinner with co-workers and to someones house for drinks and hor d' vours before hand (I can't spell). So I'm a little nervous. I'm bringing a 2-liter of diet coke, so I won't drink at all... I'm nervous about the apps though. I hope I can keep my hands off. At my min yesterday and I have had 10 points today, which leaves me with 15 points for tongiht plus my 5 banked points if I need them. AGH. I hate this kind of thing!!

Lisa

Kim, I just heard about that shooting near Roanoke and thought of you - I guess your paper will be covering it. It sounds terrible.

Jess - I forgot to say - YAY! 7lbs! That's triffic!

later, 'gators,
Lxxx

Belle, my b-day was today :) I'm sad though cuz I didn't get one of those cute little symbol thingys by name in here. Did they stop doing it? Oh well. Other than that my day has been GREAT! Well except for the work part! My stress causing brother showed up this morning with some Sunflowers and a DVD for me! Then at work my best friend had delivered some peach roses! Soooo pretty! After work we went out with a bunch of friends for drinks. I was drinking raspberry smoothies with Bailey's---YUM YUM!!!!!! Plus I received lots of cards and a bunch of ecards from my buds who I never see! On Saturday one of my friend's is throwing me a bash too! Fun! Still no present from DF. He hasn't had any time to go shopping. Looking forward to that! Anyway off to bed. Another super busy work day tomorrow!

-RJ