Team '72 Week of 4/21/08 - Page 6

onefitgal · 04-23-2008, 03:03 PM

Hello,

Hope everyone is having a good Wendnesday

I have had to pull myself ta do anything. I just want to stay in bed.

Got to the gym and did 5 miles on the bike (boring) and walked 2 miles.

Came home and just vegged out.

I have not lost any pounds but stay the same. I find it hard to eat anything.

Just might the the heat. Here in El Paso. Or the fact we are moving soon Or I think I'm going thru menopause.

Not looking forward to see the folks at 135. Man My dad is going to freak at how FAT I am.

I can hear him now!!!

Okay I feel like a "TOMMIE" DAY

Shala great job with the burgers. I would have grilled me some veggies!!

See ya all in the A.M.

farley109 · 04-23-2008, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by onefitgal

Hello,

Hope everyone is having a good Wendnesday

I have had to pull myself ta do anything. I just want to stay in bed.

Got to the gym and did 5 miles on the bike (boring) and walked 2 miles.

Came home and just vegged out.

I have not lost any pounds but stay the same. I find it hard to eat anything.

Just might the the heat. Here in El Paso. Or the fact we are moving soon Or I think I'm going thru menopause.

Not looking forward to see the folks at 135. Man My dad is going to freak at how FAT I am.

I can hear him now!!!

Okay I feel like a "TOMMIE" DAY

Shala great job with the burgers. I would have grilled me some veggies!!

See ya all in the A.M.

Well Holy SNAPS!!! I have a DAY named after me???

Wahoo!!!

Its TOMMIE DAY everyone!!!

Shala has a burger....I got a DAY!!! hehehe

harleymamma · 04-23-2008, 05:26 PM

GOOD LORD I STILL SMELL LIKE BURGERS!!

Tommie..hmm..just how young is "young"

If he smells good then I melt like buttah! You got a day? And all I got is a burger??? Hell I deserve a national freakin holiday named after me...I am the WOMAN you know!

Mary...lord I am so ready to wind down! The only dogs that follow me home, tend to be the 2 legged kind, if you know what I mean

Di...we cleared about $2000 profit...that is pretty good for a small town like we have, but it is not as good as last year..those eighth graders CLEARED $2500 profit...but they had some hustle in them...i'm just glad it is over!

Lord I am so tired, think I will take ANOTHER shower and scrub again...I don't care to see another burger for a while!

Determinedtolose · 04-23-2008, 06:09 PM

Yeah! That's great Shala!! Hopefully that will be enough for what the kids want to do!!

harleymamma · 04-23-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Determinedtolose

Yeah! That's great Shala!! Hopefully that will be enough for what the kids want to do!!

Yep...that, plus the money we raised at the car wash at the beginning of the year will buy each of them a ticket into Six Flags and they will end up with about 30 bux each spending money while we are there....it may not seem like much to a lot of ppl, but a lot of these kids have never even been out of Oklahoma, or the county they live in, so going to Dallas to a theme park is a big deal to them....we will have a blast!

Well got the stink off of me, so now I am off to bed! Yawl have a great night!

Determinedtolose · 04-23-2008, 07:29 PM

No way, it is a big deal! That is great and it's awesome they even get spending money!! I hope they have a great time!

Alright, have a great evening!!!

kathys52 · 04-24-2008, 04:50 AM

Good Morning Ladies!
I don't even have time to look at all of yesterday's "goings ons". This has been a helluva week and I am exhausted! I have an all day meeting today, so hoping I can catch up later tonight! Have my DD's dog for a week and she kept me up ALL night last night. I already almost had a major meltdown at work this week...I feel like it may happen today for lack of sleep. I don't do well unless I get at least 7 hours/night!
You all enjoy the day!
Kathy

melehundele · 04-24-2008, 05:14 AM

Hey all! I have no time, just getting ready to hit the road. Hope you guys all have a great rest of the week and weekend!

mom276 · 04-24-2008, 05:32 AM

Ing- Hope you have a great trip!!

farley109 · 04-24-2008, 07:21 AM

Good Morning All!!

What a week!! I finally got my scales to work last night!! NOT GOOD!!! OMG!! I'm up 4lbs!! Holy SNAPS!! Back to induction I go!!! CRAP!!! SOOOO....I need your help!! I want everyone to post me some INDUCTION ideas!! Must be induction legal!! Please!!!!!

Even Momma Mary....I know your not doing ATKINS, but you've been there and no the rules better than anyone!! I gotta get some motivation back!!!!

Well...they fired my HOT smelling salesman yesterday!! Dang....Must have been the cologne!!

No...not really...he had some personal issues that was interferring with his Job performance. I kinda seen it coming....but thats gonna leave us short and that means no days off for a while!!

Dang!! He is gonna finish out the month. I might can still swing Monday off...

Okay ladies...got your induction Ideas ready????? Meals...snacks...I want it all....Yes...I know the rules myself, but I need motivated!!

Ladybugg · 04-24-2008, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by melehundele

Hey all! I have no time, just getting ready to hit the road. Hope you guys all have a great rest of the week and weekend!

Have a safe trip! And have fun!

mom276 · 04-24-2008, 07:32 AM

Tommie- Just eat meat, meat & more meat

, Mary posted snack ideas last weekend if you want to go back to that thread and print it off. I found it helpful. I think the diet pop & using splenda may be stalling me, not sure- gotta stop drinking it to find out! You can do it girl !!

mom276 · 04-24-2008, 07:33 AM

Hey Kim - how's everything goin' - have you been okay?

marymc · 04-24-2008, 07:35 AM

Morning Gorgeous Gals!!!!

Onefit, you seem a little down... everything okay??

Anybody who can "pull" themselves into 7 miles worth of exercise is okay by me!

Okay... what's a Tommie Day??

I missed something!

Shala, the two legged dogs were the kind I was talking about.

For some reason I thought of this commericial where two women are in a bar and one says to the other "do you smell meat?" and the other pulls a burger (?) or some kind of meat out of her purse, her GF says, "oh yeah, like that's gonna work" only to look up and see 3 gorgeous men hovering over them! All I could think about was a trail of men following you home with your hamburger perfume!!!

Well, it sounds like the fundraiser was a great success ... you really are an amazing teacher and ya'll are gonna have such fun on the trip.

Morning Diana!

Kathy, hope you made it thru your day without hurting anybody

and that you can catch up on your sleep tonight. I know what you mean though. I have read that you supposedly need less sleep as you get older but I don't believe it for a minute! I seem to need a good 8 hours to feel good and energetic. Ever since I started taking the calcium and magnesium supplements in the evening I've been sleeping pretty good, though I keep the A/C so cold at night that the cats seem to like laying on me to keep warm and they wake me up with their body heat.

Ing, I know you're already on the road but praying for a safe trip and loads of fun for ya!!! Be careful on the road.

Morning Brandi!

Hey Kitty... I know you're out there somewhere. You must be super busy too - I don't think I've seen any posts from you the past few days. Hope everything is okay with ya and you're just busy.

Hey Cathy... know you're getting excited about Disney World!! Heck like I said... I am excited for you!

I just LOVE Disney.

Well, another busy day in line for me again ... I just love springtime! Between laundry - which literally took me ALL day ... and I am not exaggerating this either - and the yard work, I woke up really stiff and sore today. That's okay though... counts as exercise!!

I don't know if ya'll have heard of this guy Jerry Baker - called "America's Master Gardener." Anyway, he has all these tonics and potions that you mix up using common household items like ammonia, dishwashing liquid, baby shampoo, antiseptic mouthwash, hot peppers, tea made from tobacco, stuff like that. It is supposed to boost your lawn, help your flowers, ward off bugs, critters, and even dogs too! My rose bed is across the front of my house and I have this problem with people who walk their dogs and letting them pee on my roses!!!!

Anyway, some people think he's a bit of a quack, but I finally bought a couple of his (rather expensive) books and that is what I have been mixing up most of this week - his tonics to spray on my flower beds and yard. I don't know if his formulas work yet, but I tell ya, I sure have the cleanest smelling yard in the neighborhood!!!

So how's the diet going everybody? I think I've found the right combination for me. I hate that strict low carb doesn't work for me because I'd sure like to see a more rapid weight loss than 1 or 2 pounds a week, but my body seems to prefer a more balanced diet. I feel GREAT, full of energy and happy!! I'm not craving like I was at all, or feeling deprived, since I'm no longer calling any food off limits. And even though I am eating carbs, I haven't had a single binge, or desire to binge. Like I mentioned I really feel that I am in the right place mentally and emotionally to do a balanced diet now. I still feel guilty posting in a forum that I am not practicing though

but I can't leave my best friends!

Well, just finishing up my coffee and about to grab some breakfast so I'm off and back at it ladies. It's an absolutely beautiful day and I'm gonna get out and play in it. Ya'll have a wonderful and fun day!!!

marymc · 04-24-2008, 07:39 AM

Oh hey Kim and Tommie!! Ya'll must've been posting the same time as me. Didn't mean to overlook ya'll for sure!

Tommie, sorry about the scales, but you'll knock that off in no time. You always do! But yeah, I'll have to dig thru my stuff and see what goodies I have to pass on to you for induction. Will get back to ya on that one! Let me see if I have that snack list handy and I'll just repost it for ya.

Ladybugg · 04-24-2008, 07:39 AM

Good morning all!

Geez why do they keep moving the smilies around?

I'm feeling better today. DH and I talked for hours yesterday, and I think we'll make it through everything. The whole thing is about his stress (as I thought). As per the girls, they are nothing but classmates - he just said used them to get a rise outa me - which worked. Thank God I didn't call them.

I told him that he has to talk to me when he's stressed so we can de-stress him. Why push me away after 20 years of marriage? He's under a lot of pressure with his health issue (which we're still waiting on), his schooling and homework, worried that when he's done he won't get a job in the field, we may have to move for him to get a job...I told him that's all 3 years away! Why make it a big issue now. If we have to move, we'll move.

Anyhow, that's the short version for ya. Thank you all for being there for me this week. I love you guys

I think I still may take the additional hours from my client that he offered. That'll be a little more income, and maybe we can start some savings. I have yet to talk to DH about it, was not at the top of my list to talk about.

Have a great day everyone!!

farley109 · 04-24-2008, 07:51 AM

Kimmy....I think you should surprise your husband with a weekend away!! If you can afford it that is!! But check into it!! It may not be as expensive as you think!! Just the two of you go away and sleep in late...EAT out for breakfast....don't do any dishes...go for a dip in the pool...buy a bottle of wine and watch sappy movies!! Dang...now I want to go!! Crap!!

Mary...I started to change and just count calories, but I'm like you, I want to see a more dramatic weight loss!! Those 1 lbs every week kill me!! But 10 lbs...Thats all I'm asking for!!!!

I once lost about 15lbs in 6 weeks just carrying a notebook and writing down everything I ate. I pretty much ate whatever I wanted, but kept my calories to 1200 a day. I also drank lots of water and got in at least 20 minutes of exercise a day. I thought about going back to that....I ate wheat bread and would eat like a turkey sandwich with lots of veg's for supper everynight....

I don't know. I know if I would exercise I would see some results!!

Brandi....I know...I know...but dang...I'm sick of meat!!

UGH...why couldn't I be born with the SKINNY GENE???

marymc · 04-24-2008, 07:54 AM

Hey Kim ... good to hear that ya'll are able to talk and work things out. Still, if it was me... and I'm just saying ... that whole thing about "trying to get a rise out of you" with these other women, well... I ain't liking that at all!

That is no way to treat another human being - especially your wife of 20 years!!! I don't know, maybe I'm just meaner than you

but I'm still with Tommie and Shala, I think I woulda still called them, but that's just me. I'm just saying...

Seriously though, I'm glad ya'll did talk and are working things out.

Tommie, here's that snack list I posted last week for Ing ... now, some of this is not induction friendly of course, but you can pick those out of the list. When I get a few minutes I'll go through my computer for stuff too.

Low Carb Snacks

Pork rinds
Baby bel or other wax coated prewrapped cheese
Turkey or regular pepperoni
Beef jerky
Slim Jims
Salami slices
Canned snack sausages
Foil pack tuna or crab
Soy nuts
Roasted almonds
Roasted peanuts
Macadamia nuts
Pumpkin seeds
LC protein bars

For the road (pack in cooler)

Diet sodas & water
Revolution Rolls
Boiled eggs and deviled eggs
Cheese chunks
Salami & cream cheese bites (premade in a bag)

Satisfying the Munchies the Low Carb Way

It’s important to have access to nutritious low carb snack food so that if you get hungry between meals you won’t reach for crackers and chips.

Ideally, a low carb snack should have protein, healthy fat, and some fiber (so the best thing would be to have some raw veggies with your eggs or jerky). Here are some easy snack ideas.

• Celery with peanut butter
• Celery with tuna salad
• Hard boiled eggs
• Deviled eggs
• Dill pickles and cheddar cheese (no kidding, it’s a great combo)
• ¼ cup berries with 1/3 cup cottage cheese
• Nuts (keep raw ones in the freezer if you think you’ll overeat them)
• Sunflower seeds (get them in the shell so it will take longer to eat them)
• Other seeds (How to Toast Pumpkin or Squash Seeds)
• Low Carb Trail Mix
• Jerky (beef, turkey, etc.) (try to find low sugar varieties)
• Low carb shakes
• Cheese sticks, such as string cheese
• Sugar free jello, alone or with cottage cheese and a sprinkling of nuts
• Cheese with a few apple slices
• 4 oz plain or sugar-free yogurt with berries and flax seed meal
• Smoked salmon and cream cheese on cucumber slices
• Lettuce Roll-ups – roll luncheon meat, egg salad, tuna, etc. and veggies in lettuce leaves
• Lunch Meat Roll-ups – roll cheese, veggies, etc, in lunch meat (read the labels for carbs on the lunch meat)
• Roll the lunch meat or the lettuce around bean dip, spinach dip, or other low carb dip or spread.
• Raw veggies and spinach dip, or other low carb dip
• Pork rinds, with or without dip
• Ricotta cheese with fruit and/or nuts and/or flax seed meal
• Mushrooms with cheese spread inside (or other spreads or dips)
• Low carb snack bars (watch out for sugar alcohols, especially maltitol)
• Pepperoni Chips - Microwave pepperoni slices until crisp - great with cheeses and dips
• Garlic Parmesan Flax Seed Crackers
• Parmesan Crisps Good when you want a crunchy snack.
• Peanut Butter Protein Balls

mom276 · 04-24-2008, 08:03 AM

Hey Mary- Just got done looking at some of Jerry Baker's stuff- I'm sure the mixtures will work- It's probably more of a natural way compared to chemicals!! I'm glad your diet is going good for you

and you better not leave us- don't even feel guilty- you always give us good advice and we would all miss talking to ya about everday things

Kim- I am so happy for ya!!

I'm glad you guys talked through things. Guys never talk about their feelings, mine doesn't for sure! Hopefully things will turn around for ya both!

Tommie- I know whatcha mean about the meat- I don't know if I can hack another burger or dog!! I know when I was on ww Meat was so high in points accept chicken n fish!! And then I couldn't have as much as I wanted!

My mind gets soooooooooo tired of thinking about food and what plan I should be on!! And by the way- from your picture you look great anyway!!! I don't see fat! But I know, we all have something we don't like!! And I tell ya one thing- after you have kids your boobs aren't the same- just call me 39 longs

Ladybugg · 04-24-2008, 08:06 AM

Tommie - A weekend away sounds great. I'd like to go to the Falls. It's close enough that if something happens, we can be home in 20 minutes. I really don't want to leave the kids alone though and I don't really have anyone to stay with them.

Mary - I do still have the phone numbers. Don't you think I'm going to get rid of them. I'll keep them just in case. From what he said, after June when school's done, he won't see either one again anyways.

marymc · 04-24-2008, 08:18 AM

Now, THAT'S my girl!!!

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Originally Posted by Ladybugg

Mary - I do still have the phone numbers. Don't you think I'm going to get rid of them. I'll keep them just in case. From what he said, after June when school's done, he won't see either one again anyways.

Oh and I agree with Tommie... this would be an EXCELLENT time to have a weekend getaway. Don't delay... call and make a reservation right now and just tell him, we are going.

I know there has to be somebody who can keep an eye on those kids!

farley109 · 04-24-2008, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mom276

Hey Mary- Just got done looking at some of Jerry Baker's stuff- I'm sure the mixtures will work- It's probably more of a natural way compared to chemicals!! I'm glad your diet is going good for you

and you better not leave us- don't even feel guilty- you always give us good advice and we would all miss talking to ya about everday things

Kim- I am so happy for ya!!

I'm glad you guys talked through things. Guys never talk about their feelings, mine doesn't for sure! Hopefully things will turn around for ya both!

Tommie- I know whatcha mean about the meat- I don't know if I can hack another burger or dog!! I know when I was on ww Meat was so high in points accept chicken n fish!! And then I couldn't have as much as I wanted!

My mind gets soooooooooo tired of thinking about food and what plan I should be on!! And by the way- from your picture you look great anyway!!! I don't see fa

04-23-2008, 03:03 PM	#151
onefitgal Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 161 Gallery: onefitgal Stats: 140/132/115 WOE: Atkins/Stillmans Start Date: Nov. 28 2007	Hello, Hope everyone is having a good Wendnesday I have had to pull myself ta do anything. I just want to stay in bed. Got to the gym and did 5 miles on the bike (boring) and walked 2 miles. Came home and just vegged out. I have not lost any pounds but stay the same. I find it hard to eat anything. Just might the the heat. Here in El Paso. Or the fact we are moving soon Or I think I'm going thru menopause. Not looking forward to see the folks at 135. Man My dad is going to freak at how FAT I am. I can hear him now!!! Okay I feel like a "TOMMIE" DAY Shala great job with the burgers. I would have grilled me some veggies!! See ya all in the A.M. __________________

04-23-2008, 05:26 PM	#153
harleymamma MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SmaLLtOwn,OkLaHoMa Posts: 1,188 Gallery: harleymamma Stats: 196/154/150 ~5'8"~31 WOE: Atkins/moderate carbs Start Date: 1-7-07/9-1-07 restart	GOOD LORD I STILL SMELL LIKE BURGERS!! Tommie..hmm..just how young is "young" If he smells good then I melt like buttah! You got a day? And all I got is a burger??? Hell I deserve a national freakin holiday named after me...I am the WOMAN you know! Mary...lord I am so ready to wind down! The only dogs that follow me home, tend to be the 2 legged kind, if you know what I mean Di...we cleared about $2000 profit...that is pretty good for a small town like we have, but it is not as good as last year..those eighth graders CLEARED $2500 profit...but they had some hustle in them...i'm just glad it is over! Lord I am so tired, think I will take ANOTHER shower and scrub again...I don't care to see another burger for a while! __________________ ~Shala~ "The question that sometimes drives me hazy: Am I, or the others crazy?" Momma of Rylie and Rowdy..6 year old TWINS! Proud member of the Chicken Wing Investigation Association...Agent Wood..."Get Er' Done"

04-24-2008, 04:50 AM	#157
kathys52 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,134 Gallery: kathys52 Stats: 160/136.5/135 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Off and on for years! Lifelong WOE 1/1/08	Good Morning Ladies! I don't even have time to look at all of yesterday's "goings ons". This has been a helluva week and I am exhausted! I have an all day meeting today, so hoping I can catch up later tonight! Have my DD's dog for a week and she kept me up ALL night last night. I already almost had a major meltdown at work this week...I feel like it may happen today for lack of sleep. I don't do well unless I get at least 7 hours/night! You all enjoy the day! Kathy __________________ Please support your local Animal Shelter! Donate a bag of pet food today!

04-24-2008, 07:21 AM	#160
farley109 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,726 Gallery: farley109 Stats: 174/147/145 5'5 37 yrs WOE: all of the above...mainly 20 carbs or less per day Start Date: October 4, 2004 And Again 1/8/06 and again 9/10/07	Good Morning All!! What a week!! I finally got my scales to work last night!! NOT GOOD!!! OMG!! I'm up 4lbs!! Holy SNAPS!! Back to induction I go!!! CRAP!!! SOOOO....I need your help!! I want everyone to post me some INDUCTION ideas!! Must be induction legal!! Please!!!!! Even Momma Mary....I know your not doing ATKINS, but you've been there and no the rules better than anyone!! I gotta get some motivation back!!!! Well...they fired my HOT smelling salesman yesterday!! Dang....Must have been the cologne!! No...not really...he had some personal issues that was interferring with his Job performance. I kinda seen it coming....but thats gonna leave us short and that means no days off for a while!! Dang!! He is gonna finish out the month. I might can still swing Monday off... Okay ladies...got your induction Ideas ready????? Meals...snacks...I want it all....Yes...I know the rules myself, but I need motivated!! __________________ Tommie..... Mommy to....Tyanna 13....Katy 10...Trapper & Gunner 4 TWINS!! Careful what you wish for...Sometimes it comes in TWO"S... NEW GOAL....Maintain...Maintain...Maintain!!! PROUD MEMBER OF THE CHICKEN WING INVESTIGATION ASSOCIATION.....AGENT FARLEY AT YOUR SERVICE!!

04-24-2008, 07:32 AM	#162
mom276 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 403 Gallery: mom276 Stats: 146/142/130	Tommie- Just eat meat, meat & more meat, Mary posted snack ideas last weekend if you want to go back to that thread and print it off. I found it helpful. I think the diet pop & using splenda may be stalling me, not sure- gotta stop drinking it to find out! You can do it girl !!

04-23-2008, 06:09 PM	#154
Determinedtolose Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 6,792 Gallery: Determinedtolose Stats: Changes with every new day!! WOE: Atkins/Eating Fat Start Date: I started on 4/2007. Goal by 9/2008	Yeah! That's great Shala!! Hopefully that will be enough for what the kids want to do!!

04-23-2008, 07:29 PM	#156
Determinedtolose Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 6,792 Gallery: Determinedtolose Stats: Changes with every new day!! WOE: Atkins/Eating Fat Start Date: I started on 4/2007. Goal by 9/2008	No way, it is a big deal! That is great and it's awesome they even get spending money!! I hope they have a great time! Alright, have a great evening!!!

04-24-2008, 05:14 AM	#158
melehundele Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 369 Gallery: melehundele Stats: 248/?/150 WOE: LC now Atkins72 Start Date: 3/30/08	Hey all! I have no time, just getting ready to hit the road. Hope you guys all have a great rest of the week and weekend!

04-24-2008, 05:32 AM	#159
mom276 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 403 Gallery: mom276 Stats: 146/142/130	Ing- Hope you have a great trip!!

04-24-2008, 07:33 AM	#163
mom276 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 403 Gallery: mom276 Stats: 146/142/130	Hey Kim - how's everything goin' - have you been okay?

04-24-2008, 07:35 AM	#164
marymc Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Down South in Mississippi Ya'll Posts: 3,386 Gallery: marymc Stats: Trying to get to ONEderland! WOE: Crack the Fat Loss Code	Morning Gorgeous Gals!!!! Onefit, you seem a little down... everything okay?? Anybody who can "pull" themselves into 7 miles worth of exercise is okay by me! Okay... what's a Tommie Day?? I missed something! Shala, the two legged dogs were the kind I was talking about. For some reason I thought of this commericial where two women are in a bar and one says to the other "do you smell meat?" and the other pulls a burger (?) or some kind of meat out of her purse, her GF says, "oh yeah, like that's gonna work" only to look up and see 3 gorgeous men hovering over them! All I could think about was a trail of men following you home with your hamburger perfume!!! Well, it sounds like the fundraiser was a great success ... you really are an amazing teacher and ya'll are gonna have such fun on the trip. Morning Diana! Kathy, hope you made it thru your day without hurting anybody and that you can catch up on your sleep tonight. I know what you mean though. I have read that you supposedly need less sleep as you get older but I don't believe it for a minute! I seem to need a good 8 hours to feel good and energetic. Ever since I started taking the calcium and magnesium supplements in the evening I've been sleeping pretty good, though I keep the A/C so cold at night that the cats seem to like laying on me to keep warm and they wake me up with their body heat. Ing, I know you're already on the road but praying for a safe trip and loads of fun for ya!!! Be careful on the road. Morning Brandi! Hey Kitty... I know you're out there somewhere. You must be super busy too - I don't think I've seen any posts from you the past few days. Hope everything is okay with ya and you're just busy. Hey Cathy... know you're getting excited about Disney World!! Heck like I said... I am excited for you! I just LOVE Disney. Well, another busy day in line for me again ... I just love springtime! Between laundry - which literally took me ALL day ... and I am not exaggerating this either - and the yard work, I woke up really stiff and sore today. That's okay though... counts as exercise!! I don't know if ya'll have heard of this guy Jerry Baker - called "America's Master Gardener." Anyway, he has all these tonics and potions that you mix up using common household items like ammonia, dishwashing liquid, baby shampoo, antiseptic mouthwash, hot peppers, tea made from tobacco, stuff like that. It is supposed to boost your lawn, help your flowers, ward off bugs, critters, and even dogs too! My rose bed is across the front of my house and I have this problem with people who walk their dogs and letting them pee on my roses!!!! Anyway, some people think he's a bit of a quack, but I finally bought a couple of his (rather expensive) books and that is what I have been mixing up most of this week - his tonics to spray on my flower beds and yard. I don't know if his formulas work yet, but I tell ya, I sure have the cleanest smelling yard in the neighborhood!!! So how's the diet going everybody? I think I've found the right combination for me. I hate that strict low carb doesn't work for me because I'd sure like to see a more rapid weight loss than 1 or 2 pounds a week, but my body seems to prefer a more balanced diet. I feel GREAT, full of energy and happy!! I'm not craving like I was at all, or feeling deprived, since I'm no longer calling any food off limits. And even though I am eating carbs, I haven't had a single binge, or desire to binge. Like I mentioned I really feel that I am in the right place mentally and emotionally to do a balanced diet now. I still feel guilty posting in a forum that I am not practicing though but I can't leave my best friends! Well, just finishing up my coffee and about to grab some breakfast so I'm off and back at it ladies. It's an absolutely beautiful day and I'm gonna get out and play in it. Ya'll have a wonderful and fun day!!! __________________ ~MaryObjects in the mirror will get thinner than they now appear. "In my food world, there is no fear or guilt, only joy and balance. No ingredient is ever off-limits ... rather it follows the philosophy of Usually-Sometimes-Rarely. There is no Never. ~Ellie Krieger

04-24-2008, 07:39 AM	#165
marymc Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Down South in Mississippi Ya'll Posts: 3,386 Gallery: marymc Stats: Trying to get to ONEderland! WOE: Crack the Fat Loss Code	Oh hey Kim and Tommie!! Ya'll must've been posting the same time as me. Didn't mean to overlook ya'll for sure! Tommie, sorry about the scales, but you'll knock that off in no time. You always do! But yeah, I'll have to dig thru my stuff and see what goodies I have to pass on to you for induction. Will get back to ya on that one! Let me see if I have that snack list handy and I'll just repost it for ya.

04-24-2008, 07:39 AM	#166
Ladybugg MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,119 Gallery: Ladybugg Stats: 215/189/140 - 5'2" 42yrs WOE: Low Carb < 20g Start Date: Again June 2008	Good morning all! Geez why do they keep moving the smilies around? I'm feeling better today. DH and I talked for hours yesterday, and I think we'll make it through everything. The whole thing is about his stress (as I thought). As per the girls, they are nothing but classmates - he just said used them to get a rise outa me - which worked. Thank God I didn't call them. I told him that he has to talk to me when he's stressed so we can de-stress him. Why push me away after 20 years of marriage? He's under a lot of pressure with his health issue (which we're still waiting on), his schooling and homework, worried that when he's done he won't get a job in the field, we may have to move for him to get a job...I told him that's all 3 years away! Why make it a big issue now. If we have to move, we'll move. Anyhow, that's the short version for ya. Thank you all for being there for me this week. I love you guys I think I still may take the additional hours from my client that he offered. That'll be a little more income, and maybe we can start some savings. I have yet to talk to DH about it, was not at the top of my list to talk about. Have a great day everyone!! __________________ ~~Kim~~ If you do what you always did, you' ll get what you always got!

04-24-2008, 07:51 AM	#167
farley109 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,726 Gallery: farley109 Stats: 174/147/145 5'5 37 yrs WOE: all of the above...mainly 20 carbs or less per day Start Date: October 4, 2004 And Again 1/8/06 and again 9/10/07	Kimmy....I think you should surprise your husband with a weekend away!! If you can afford it that is!! But check into it!! It may not be as expensive as you think!! Just the two of you go away and sleep in late...EAT out for breakfast....don't do any dishes...go for a dip in the pool...buy a bottle of wine and watch sappy movies!! Dang...now I want to go!! Crap!! Mary...I started to change and just count calories, but I'm like you, I want to see a more dramatic weight loss!! Those 1 lbs every week kill me!! But 10 lbs...Thats all I'm asking for!!!! I once lost about 15lbs in 6 weeks just carrying a notebook and writing down everything I ate. I pretty much ate whatever I wanted, but kept my calories to 1200 a day. I also drank lots of water and got in at least 20 minutes of exercise a day. I thought about going back to that....I ate wheat bread and would eat like a turkey sandwich with lots of veg's for supper everynight.... I don't know. I know if I would exercise I would see some results!! Brandi....I know...I know...but dang...I'm sick of meat!! UGH...why couldn't I be born with the SKINNY GENE???

04-24-2008, 07:54 AM	#168
marymc Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Down South in Mississippi Ya'll Posts: 3,386 Gallery: marymc Stats: Trying to get to ONEderland! WOE: Crack the Fat Loss Code	Hey Kim ... good to hear that ya'll are able to talk and work things out. Still, if it was me... and I'm just saying ... that whole thing about "trying to get a rise out of you" with these other women, well... I ain't liking that at all! That is no way to treat another human being - especially your wife of 20 years!!! I don't know, maybe I'm just meaner than you but I'm still with Tommie and Shala, I think I woulda still called them, but that's just me. I'm just saying... Seriously though, I'm glad ya'll did talk and are working things out. Tommie, here's that snack list I posted last week for Ing ... now, some of this is not induction friendly of course, but you can pick those out of the list. When I get a few minutes I'll go through my computer for stuff too. Low Carb Snacks Pork rinds Baby bel or other wax coated prewrapped cheese Turkey or regular pepperoni Beef jerky Slim Jims Salami slices Canned snack sausages Foil pack tuna or crab Soy nuts Roasted almonds Roasted peanuts Macadamia nuts Pumpkin seeds LC protein bars For the road (pack in cooler) Diet sodas & water Revolution Rolls Boiled eggs and deviled eggs Cheese chunks Salami & cream cheese bites (premade in a bag) Satisfying the Munchies the Low Carb Way It’s important to have access to nutritious low carb snack food so that if you get hungry between meals you won’t reach for crackers and chips. Ideally, a low carb snack should have protein, healthy fat, and some fiber (so the best thing would be to have some raw veggies with your eggs or jerky). Here are some easy snack ideas. • Celery with peanut butter • Celery with tuna salad • Hard boiled eggs • Deviled eggs • Dill pickles and cheddar cheese (no kidding, it’s a great combo) • ¼ cup berries with 1/3 cup cottage cheese • Nuts (keep raw ones in the freezer if you think you’ll overeat them) • Sunflower seeds (get them in the shell so it will take longer to eat them) • Other seeds (How to Toast Pumpkin or Squash Seeds) • Low Carb Trail Mix • Jerky (beef, turkey, etc.) (try to find low sugar varieties) • Low carb shakes • Cheese sticks, such as string cheese • Sugar free jello, alone or with cottage cheese and a sprinkling of nuts • Cheese with a few apple slices • 4 oz plain or sugar-free yogurt with berries and flax seed meal • Smoked salmon and cream cheese on cucumber slices • Lettuce Roll-ups – roll luncheon meat, egg salad, tuna, etc. and veggies in lettuce leaves • Lunch Meat Roll-ups – roll cheese, veggies, etc, in lunch meat (read the labels for carbs on the lunch meat) • Roll the lunch meat or the lettuce around bean dip, spinach dip, or other low carb dip or spread. • Raw veggies and spinach dip, or other low carb dip • Pork rinds, with or without dip • Ricotta cheese with fruit and/or nuts and/or flax seed meal • Mushrooms with cheese spread inside (or other spreads or dips) • Low carb snack bars (watch out for sugar alcohols, especially maltitol) • Pepperoni Chips - Microwave pepperoni slices until crisp - great with cheeses and dips • Garlic Parmesan Flax Seed Crackers • Parmesan Crisps Good when you want a crunchy snack. • Peanut Butter Protein Balls

04-24-2008, 08:03 AM	#169
mom276 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 403 Gallery: mom276 Stats: 146/142/130	Hey Mary- Just got done looking at some of Jerry Baker's stuff- I'm sure the mixtures will work- It's probably more of a natural way compared to chemicals!! I'm glad your diet is going good for you and you better not leave us- don't even feel guilty- you always give us good advice and we would all miss talking to ya about everday things Kim- I am so happy for ya!! I'm glad you guys talked through things. Guys never talk about their feelings, mine doesn't for sure! Hopefully things will turn around for ya both! Tommie- I know whatcha mean about the meat- I don't know if I can hack another burger or dog!! I know when I was on ww Meat was so high in points accept chicken n fish!! And then I couldn't have as much as I wanted! My mind gets soooooooooo tired of thinking about food and what plan I should be on!! And by the way- from your picture you look great anyway!!! I don't see fat! But I know, we all have something we don't like!! And I tell ya one thing- after you have kids your boobs aren't the same- just call me 39 longs __________________ BRANDI

04-24-2008, 08:06 AM	#170
Ladybugg MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,119 Gallery: Ladybugg Stats: 215/189/140 - 5'2" 42yrs WOE: Low Carb < 20g Start Date: Again June 2008	Tommie - A weekend away sounds great. I'd like to go to the Falls. It's close enough that if something happens, we can be home in 20 minutes. I really don't want to leave the kids alone though and I don't really have anyone to stay with them. Mary - I do still have the phone numbers. Don't you think I'm going to get rid of them. I'll keep them just in case. From what he said, after June when school's done, he won't see either one again anyways.