Hi gals,
So far I have been OP all week. WI tomorrow. It has been harder with the lower point range. I find myself at the high end of the range every day, I feel like I have lost though so maybe it is ok to be at the high end when you first transition. I guess I'll find out tomorrow.

The FIL thing is getting uglier. His wife removed all of the money from their joint acct so he doesn't have any cash for another 2 months until one of his CDs comes due. I guess he will be living off of his credit cards until then.

I have to go. My work buddies and I try to walk at lunch time and I am late. "Talk" to you later,

JanieD

Just a quick note before I leave for school, hope everyone is doing okay. I have 3 test this week, so my time is limited. I will try to catch up on everyones posts on Thursday after my last test.

I can't wait for this weeks weighin, my scale is weighing me at 158 every morning. So, I should definitely see a decrease, finally.

Ruth

Hi Everybody:wave:

Just want to let you know I'm still alive. Been busy the last couple of days. I haven't forgotten about my buddies. I'll try & post tomorrow from work.

Hugs,
Essie

Hey ladies :wave:

Tomorrow is weigh day and I've been sooooo bad. I didn't eat much last week due to being so sick but I've caught up this week. :( Anyway, I know it won't be good but I'm going to weigh anyway so that I can kick myself in the butt and get back on track. I wanted to be a certain weight by the time I go on vacation but it's not looking good. (I leave 2/15). I have about 6 more to go for that, not counting if I gained this week. Soooooooo, I'm getting back on track today. Stayed in my points so far but the night isn't over yet. I am praying.....I really need to get back to drinking my water....that really helps me.

Hope y'all are doing great tonight. I'll talk to you's guys later.

Hi guys :wave:

Es - everything okay? Just busy, busy??? My boss in in Panama on vacation until next Wednesday, so I've been able to "catch up" on stuff without him bugging me. Its funny, I'm glad when he's away, but after about the 3rd or 4th day, I start to get bored, lol. Never happy! Anyway, miss you.

Terri - Miss you too, hope you and the family are doing well. Keep in touch with us, please.

Hi Jen - mmmmmmmm, shrimp scampi. WW sent me a receipe today for shrimp scampi and linguini - 8 pts. I'm gonna try it this weekend. How are the little guys? How's school?

Ruth - OUCH, 3 tests??????? Yikes, girl, that's rough. Good luck.

Zoe - I know what you mean - I was doing great and then today, I went "loca" ;) Just about ate everything in sight. Oh, well, tomorrow's another day. Good luck with wi.

Hi Myra- how are you doing girl? Everything okay.

Janie - Your father-in-law situation sounds so crazy. I mean, what is he thinking? I've heard of middle age crisis, but not at 80! I feel bad for him and your mother-in-law, she must be heartsick. I hope things turn around for them. You take care.

Hi Pogo - how are you doing? Hi Sandy, how's it going, girl?

Well, NYPD Blue is about to come on - gotta run. Talk to "you's" tomorrow.

Hugs,
Dianne

Real busy. Going to a two day conference in NYC this week, which means that I have to squeeze in five days of work in three. The conference is also tough eating-wise. They always have a prepared plate -- no choices -- and the richest, highest calorie stuff you can find. It is definitely going to be a challenging week. Also going to miss WW meeting. Wouldn't you know it that the only days there are meetings here is the days of the conference. Well, at least I have you guys.

Hi Gals,
I WI this morning and am disappointed. I really thought that I had lost some this week but I showed no change :mad: I guess it is still better than gaining. I am so close to my goal weight that I can smell it, but it seems to be to illusive. I guess I have to cut the points further :cry:

I had PT yesterday and so far today I don't seem to be in as much pain. Last time I was really hurting the day after. I go to see the Dr on Friday. He will probably take another xray and determine whether I will need surgery. Say a prayer for me gals.

Pogo,
Let me introduce myself. I am 44 and an environmental scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. I have been lifetime member since 1995. I have a great husband, Steve, and a wonderful 8 yr old daughter, Ellen. We Live in Livermore which is about 50 mi outside San Francisco. The reason I am in Physical Therapy is that I broke my elbow roller skating with Ellen the day before Christmas.

Dianne,
The Shrimp scampi recipe sounds wonderful. I hope you are willing to share, please... please... please:^:

Terri,
I hope you get your problem solved soon. We miss you :(!!!!

Myra,
Don't worry about the conference. I have found that I do ok at conferences as long as I am able to get my h2o. I tend to eat a little bit more, but my anxiety level is higher and I think I burn more. Just make sure you get your h2o.

Ruth,
GOod luck on those exams!!

Hi to everyone!

Hugs,
JanieD

Hi guys :wave:

Janie -- a miracle just occurred, I was actually able to copy and paste the shrimp scampi receipe from the one weight watchers sent me - amazing! If you make it let me know how it comes out, please. I'm gonna try it this weekend I think.

Hi everyone, will be back later.

Shrimp Scampi:

Ingredients

2 tsp olive oil
4 medium garlic clove(s), minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 pound shrimp, medium, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup wine, dry white or vermouth
2 tsp cornstarch
3/4 cup reduced-sodium, fat-free chicken broth
1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
8 oz uncooked linguini, cooked and still hot
1/4 cup parsley, freshly chopped

Instructions

1.Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add oregano and stir to coat. Add shrimp and
sauté until bright pink, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Add wine and simmer about 1 minute.

2.Dissolve cornstarch in chicken broth and whisk until blended.
Add mixture to skillet and simmer 2 minutes, until sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper.

3.Transfer linguini to four individual shallow bowls and spoon shrimp and sauce over top. Sprinkle parsley on top. Yields about 1 1/3 cups pasta, 1/4 cup sauce and 3 ounces shrimp per
serving.

POINTS:
Serves | 4
POINTS per serving | 8




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Hugs,
Dianne

Myra,
I'm sure you'll do ok at the conference...Janie's right about the h2o. Sounds like you'll be very busy, that will help. Good luck!

Dianne,
the recipe sounds great. I think I'll make it on Saturday. Thanks! Oh, and WAY TO GO on the copying and pasting! :lol: I could totally identify with your sense of achievement.....each time I learn a new 'puter skill I am in awe. :D

Janie,
I'm praying that you won't need surgery; it does sound positive that you weren't in as much pain after your last pt session, right?

Zoe,
where are you going for vacation? Hope it's somewhere warm :)

Es,
HI! I miss you :( Hope you're not going to becom MIA like Terri.

Ruth,
good luck with those tests. I'm sure you'll do well. :)

I've had a difficult week, beginning back on Sunday, and the snacks for the super bowl game. My own fault. I gained .6 This has got to be the last time I pay them to post a gain!!! :eek:

Joe has decided to stay home on Sunday, his 50th; we'll have some family over for a small party.

Haven't seen the boys for a couple of weeks, and I miss them terribly. I'm really looking forward to their visit...they're coming Sat. to spend the night. :D

I'm going to take advantage of the weather and get out for a walk now while it's sunny.

later!
~Jen

Hello:wave:

I've been waking up earlier than usual & I'm knocked out early. By 7:30 I'm yawning:yawn: Work has been stressful but that's nothing new. I was just watching Oprah about menopause. Great show. They talked about how hard it is to lose weight when your even in the early stage of menopause. I guess that's me:rolleyes:

Jen, I think staying at home with family to celebrate Joe's birthday sounds very nice. I bet the boys are looking forward to spending the night with grandma. If you were my grandma I'd be thrilled to hang out with you & Joe. (spoiled):lol:

I went for my cholesterol results & it's up a little since the last time. She said it's not too bad cause the good one is high. My Dr. is a woman. She asked if I've made any changes in my diet & I was honest with her. I told her I haven't been as careful as I usually am but next visit I'll be down again.

Janie, staying the same isn't bad at all. I can relate with the disappointment. I'm going to be praying for you.;) Hope you won't have to get surgery. Think positive okay?.

Dianne, mi amiga! here I am:) Enjoy your days without your boss. I love when mine is on vacation. I have 4 bosses. It's totally ridiculous:mad: If I want to take time off they all have to approve. I think that's so dumb! One more day of work....ahhhhhhhhhh.
Pretty cool with the copying & pasting.

We're celebrating Pete's & my niece's birthday Sunday. She's also my goddaughter. She'll be 14. That's my brother's oldest. That's where I'll be Sunday. EATING CAKE:mad:

Zoe, I'm glad you're feeling better.

Myra, I know you'll be fine at the conference. You always make the right choices that's why you've lost so much. So proud of you.

I sware if I hit the lottery I'm buying Terri a new computer!!! Seems weird not having her here right?

Hi Ruth, Pogo, Sandy & Viola:wave:

Be back tomorrow.

Love,
Es

Good Evening Ladies ~ I'm home alone, Greg went to Vegas on a business trip. (oh all places!! :rolleyes:) I am finally back on track. Yesterday was my first day back OP but I went over my points by 3! :( How strange that when I cheat for a few days, it's so hard to get back. So even though I wasn't 100% yesterday, I was back to counting points. Today I was REAL good and still under my low points. I'm afraid that if I try to eat my low number (5 more), I may over do it. I know you're not supposed to eat under your low number but I'm afraid. Maybe I'll have a few cookies for the 5 points.

Es ~ don't get too stressed with work. Like me, your job must keep you hoppin'. Mine is so busy all the time that when I finally take time off, I have a million things to do before AND after. My 'good' cholesterol is the high one for me too.

Jen ~ have fun this weekend with the boys and happy birthday to Joe!! I don't know if you remember that I had cancelled my vacation back in Oct and then again in Nov....but this one is the re-re-scheduled vacation from back then. We're going to FL. This was almost cancelled too due to Greg's schedule but it's looking ok right now......Florida, here we come!

Dianne ~ I don't like shrimp but this recipe sounds like it would be GREAT with chicken. Thanks for posting it.

Janie ~ don't worry about staying the same.....like you said, better to stay the same than go up. (hiding my face)

Hi to everyone else. I'm alone so I'm going to turn the heating blanket on and jump in with the TV in the bedroom. Es, like you, I've been nodding off early too. I guess taking the prescription cough medicine doesn't help....knocks me out.

Have a great Wednesday night and Thursday. Today starts a perfect week......:D

HAPPY THURSDAY!!!!

Zoe, I've been at my job 14 yrs. this July & I've never been around soooo many whiney women. On top of that the new office manager says "she's got the power" now. Should I smack her or what!!!! (kidding) She needs to take a course on management. Anyway, good going on being OP.;) I weighed 176 this morning. After coffee & a glass of water. I'm at a stand still with this weight. I am so glad you'll be able to go on vacation this time. You deserve it.

Well, let me start getting ready.

Have a great day everybody.:wave:

Hugs,
Es

Dianne,
Thanks for the recipe, and congrats on the new computer skills :spin:! I made it last night with chicken. My family doesn't like shrimp even though I love it. It was very good although I recommend adding more garlic than the recipe suggests. I ended up sprinkling additional garlic powder on it at the table.

Jen,
Staying home for Joe's b-day sounds good. I always stay home on my b-day cause nothing is ever open on my b-day except church :lol:.

Hi EVeryone,
Yesterday I was a little over (.5) on my points but I did walk 6 miles and do 30 min on the stationary bike. I hope the Dr says I can go back to kickboxing soon. I really love that class.

Have a great Thur,
JanieD

Howdy women!

Janie - I'm glad you liked the recipe, substituting it with chicken, that's a good idea too. I think Zoe will be happy to hear it was good, cause she wants to substitute the shrimp for chicken too - you guys sure are creative with recipes;) Now me, I would never have thought of substituting one thing for another, lol. I would follow that recipe to the last letter (except, I do take away things I don't like, lol). Did you use the wine also?

Jen - Happy Birthday to Joe - the big five-0 huh? That will be me later (MUCH later) this year. YIKES! I hope you enjoy his birthday with the family and especially with those little guys!

Hola Es - que pasa? Happy Birthday to Pete and your niece/goddaughter too! Listen, I told you a long time ago to smack that office manager, and don't forget when you do it, you must say "Snap Out of It!", lol, CHER - my girl!

Hi Myra - How's that conference going? Drinking lots of H20? You'll be fine and since you have a whole week before you can go to WI, you can do damage control;) See how my mind works? lol.

Hey Zoe - are you feeling better? Still not 100% right? I know that cough meds I was taking not only made me dizzy, but it made me a dizzy broad! I was seeing these zig-zagging lines in my peripheral vision - really weird, had to stop taking it. Well, feel better girl! You have to be better for that fantastic fun in the sun florida vacation!:smug:

Hey ruth, sandy and Pogo - what's up, ladies?

Well, I'm not doing too great re: being on program these last couple of days, so I'm not expecting a loss this Saturday. Just hope I don't gain. But, I'm not sweating it - I'm just going jump right back on the train tomorrow!

Hugs to all,

Dianne

Hi girls,

Dianne,
When I try a recipe for the first time, I follow it to the letter; if it's a "make again" then I will be daring and sub. or change an ingredient the next time I make it. I love to cook when it comes to making new dishes or special/holiday meals.....the day in and day out grind is what I hate! That's why I'm always looking for new recipes; the internet is a wonderful source.
And you'll be a young 5-0, right? I picked up some party goods for Sunday's get together, totally avoided the over the hill theme. The one I chose is "50-Better Than Ever!" and that's what Joe is :love:

Es,
Just ignore the witch.....life is way too short to worry about people like that!! I know it's easier said than done when you spend the day w/her. Just have a "better than thou" attitude, she's way out of your class! Thank you for the kind words about being a gram. :)

be back later.....have a great afternoon!

~Jen