Team '72 Week of 4/28/08

[kathys52]

YAY to all you "Losers"... I meant that in a good way!

Terie and Tommie...Hmmmm...what exactly was it that required batteries (of any size)?...Enquiring minds want to know...hehehehehe. Sounds like you girls had way too much fun! Gotta love the girls night out!

Shala...I think Ocean Spray makes a t least a "lite" cranberry juice????

Mary...Came home early to cut the grass for the first time, but it is cold (45) and drizzly. It will be knee high when I can get to it on Wednesday... Way to go with your weight loss and the treadmill! Now I REALLY feel guilty! You were my NO exercise buddy...

Theresa and Kitty - Hope you are feeling better soon!

Brandi...Have your hubby take those kids out for dinner and soak in a hot tub with a glass of wine and a good book!

Myamara - Awesome first week loss!

Didn't weigh today cause I had a breakfast meeting first thing. Did good...only had eggs and bacon and that was good, cause the hash browns at this place are to-die-for! No time for lunch, so I am starving...gotta get some dinner going...I think fish and asparagus. SAM's had ribeye steaks on sale...they were grilling it outside for the samples...OMG...was it good. We got some, but it is too cold and rainy to grill...for a wuss like me at least.

Diana - Oh maker of gorgeous cakes...Where are you!

Later Gaters!

Kath

[kathys52]

Theresa...Stress can do some crazy things to your body...hope that's all it is!
K

[marymc]

LOL Kathy... but like I said, it's liable to be a one day event anyway!!!

Originally Posted by kathys52

... Way to go with your weight loss and the treadmill! Now I REALLY feel guilty! You were my NO exercise buddy...

[farley109]

I think I may grill fish tonight!! My mom picked me up a case of catfish fillets and I really like it grilled with some lemon!! Not like Its gonna do me any good!! I ate bad again today!! I wonder if tootsie rolls count if you chew and spit???

[catne]

Tommie-hope you didn't get into any trouble at that "toy" party (did you know those parties are illegal in some places!!! I saw a news story about that last year...they have to call the "educational marital aids" or something like that to have the parties! Can all you teachers out there imagine that "class"

Mary-sooooo glad your new deal is working...seems like you will soon be announcing Onederland....

Myamara & Kim--WTG on the losses. And those who had a "bad" weekend, oh well, that's what Mondays are for...back to work, and back to watching what you eat (which is why we don't particularly like Mondays, right?)

Kathy-so sorry you had cold & drizzly...I just talked to my brother in Minnesota--just north of Minneapolis--he said they had like 12 inches of cold wet snow over the weekend Hope that missed you...sending you some virtual Spring!

Shala-Kathy's right, OceanSpray makes a sugar-free cranberry juice--I used it last year when I had a similar problem (then I used the leftovers to make some loverly adult beverages with some vodka I just happened to have around)

My weigh in was Saturday, down another couple of pounds, so now just have 3 lbs to make my May vacation goal (course I have a whole lot more to lose after that, but at least I'll be more comfortable on vacation!)

Hope everyone has a great week...I will be very busy the next couple of weeks (the weddings & graduation invites have been coming in, plus getting ready for vacation, and moving daughter back home from college for the summer...so may not have much time to post! Why does everything happen in the Spring!

[farley109]

Originally Posted by catne

Tommie-hope you didn't get into any trouble at that "toy" party (did you know those parties are illegal in some places!!! I saw a news story about that last year...they have to call the "educational marital aids" or something like that to have the parties! Can all you teachers out there imagine that "class"

Mary-sooooo glad your new deal is working...seems like you will soon be announcing Onederland....

Myamara & Kim--WTG on the losses. And those who had a "bad" weekend, oh well, that's what Mondays are for...back to work, and back to watching what you eat (which is why we don't particularly like Mondays, right?)

Kathy-so sorry you had cold & drizzly...I just talked to my brother in Minnesota--just north of Minneapolis--he said they had like 12 inches of cold wet snow over the weekend Hope that missed you...sending you some virtual Spring!

Shala-Kathy's right, OceanSpray makes a sugar-free cranberry juice--I used it last year when I had a similar problem (then I used the leftovers to make some loverly adult beverages with some vodka I just happened to have around)

My weigh in was Saturday, down another couple of pounds, so now just have 3 lbs to make my May vacation goal (course I have a whole lot more to lose after that, but at least I'll be more comfortable on vacation!)

Hope everyone has a great week...I will be very busy the next couple of weeks (the weddings & graduation invites have been coming in, plus getting ready for vacation, and moving daughter back home from college for the summer...so may not have much time to post! Why does everything happen in the Spring!

Holy SNAP!!! I coulda went to jail for more than my Drinking??? CRAP!! I can just see me explaining that one!!! hehehe...I did get educated!!! She showed me more potions and notions then I even knew they made!!! My sis'nlaws nipples are still on fire!!!

[bentleykisser]

Cathy, as Queen of the Universe...can you heal a broken heart?

[marymc]

Oh Theresa, I'm not the queen but.... did something happen?????

Originally Posted by bentleykisser

Cathy, as Queen of the Universe...can you heal a broken heart?

[Determinedtolose]

Once again I miss the post!!!

I keep forgetting I have to post and that it changed!!

Okay A Big Congrats to Mary!!!! I'm so happy for you! You are on your way to onederland!! Whoohoo!!!!

A Big Congrats to Kim!! Good job for stayin on plan regardless of what you went through! That is awesome and I totally commend for that!!!

A Big Congrats to Cathy! Way to go!!!

Hi Tommie, it sounded like you had as good a weekend as I had! I won't tell cuz it's not for kids to hear!!

Hi Kathy, sounds like you're doing good! I'm fixing a skirt steak and some chicken tenders, fajita style!

Hi Theresa! Whoohoo! Schools Out for the Summer! Congrats on your lbs down too! That's awesome!! I hope you win that tiara! You deserve to.

Hi Shala, are you drinking alot of water or do you think for sure it's kidney or bladder? Yesterday I ate some lc ice cream and thought it was going to be okay! Well I had the bubble guts something awful and had the runs for about an hour! I threw the ice cream a way. Never again!!!
I hope it's nothing.

Hi Brandi, there's always tomorrow! But don't wait too long Maui will be here before you know it!

[catne]

Theresa, WTH? Come on, girl...what's happening to you? Your friends are here, ya know!

[marymc]

Yeah! What she said!!!

Cathy congrats!! You are almost at your vaca goal.. you may even surpass it at this rate too!

Originally Posted by catne

Theresa, WTH? Come on, girl...what's happening to you? Your friends are here, ya know!

[kathys52]

Theresa...We're here for ya...good and bad!

[marymc]

Okay ladies... I ran across this recipe and it sounded so good I just had to pass it on. Comments are the author's.

Hearty Artisan Bread (Focaccia/Ciabatta/Pizza Crust)

I can't say enough good things about this bread which is so easy to make! It truly is a low carb taste miracle compared to any other bread recipe out there. This recipe requires no yeast and tastes like a focaccia or a ciabatta or a hearty artisan style bread. It tastes and smells fabulous straight out of the oven and it reheats well for great deli sandwiches. It makes great pizza. It is great with soups. It is great toasted and nuked.

This is a recipe developed by Sherrie, but I tweaked two minor things. Low carbers are falling all over themselves about this recipe. You can make it in a smaller pan for a thicker interior type slice. I used the jelly roll pan (a cookie type sheet with a one inch rim all the way around) measuring 12 x 18, because I wanted to get my mouth around the slices in a big sandwich. I also wanted to use part of it for pizza. You can also make this in a 9 x 13 cake pan; cut it into 6 sections, then slice each section in half to reveal two slices of bread - one side of each will have a soft interior. This is great for sopping up mayonnaise and spreads. Store this bread in a bag in the refrigerator.

You can alter this bread by sprinkling yummy things on top before you bake (cheeses, artichoke hearts, etc.) You can make the base and then apply pizza toppings on it and broil it for delicious great pizza.

Artisan Flat Bread (Ciabatta/Foccacia)
Preheat oven to 350

8 oz cream cheese
4 eggs
1/2 C almond flour
1/4 C Parmesan cheese
3/4 C Atkins bake mix (I use the home made mix)
1 tsp. fresh minced garlic
Salt and pepper (this can get salty, so watch it - 1 tsp. may be too much in the salt area)
1 tsp. baking powder

1 C shredded Italian cheeses (I use pre-shredded from the store)

2 tsp. assorted herbs (I used basil, oregano, and garlic)
1 TBS olive oil

Mix everything except the last 3 ingredients in the food processor until smooth. If you don't have a food processor, make sure all ingredients are at room temperature and mix with a hand blender or an electric mixer. Once batter is smooth, add the Italian cheeses and stir by hand.

Pour the mixture onto a jelly roll pan lined with parchment and spread from edge to edge evenly with a spatula - it is sticky and this will take some time.
Sprinkle with the herbs.

Bake until nicely browned on top (my oven is about 30 minutes, but watch it from 20 minutes on.) Remove from oven and brush with the olive oil. Pop out of pan and cool on a wire racks.

12 servings. Per serving: Cals 192, Fat: 16, Carbs: 3, Fiber: 1, Net Carbs 2, Protein: 9

HeartyArtisanBread

[jenjenjen]

Hi Lovely Losing Ladies!!!!!!

OK sooooooo my son's bday rocked!!! We had so much fun at Disneyland.......he is sucha daredevil we rode all the big rides. The park was not crowded, so we were walking off the ride and right back on to it. All 3 of my boys went and my youngest (b-day boy) said it was the greatest day of his life. Seeing him in that environment, so happy and bright....I almost forgot the autism. He was just so "on his game" that day.........he has come so far!!

Saturday was his big party and the pinata was great and the moonbounce was fun, but it was the cotton candy machine that was the big hit!

As for me, my eating is a mess, I am back up tp 198..........Can you freakin believe that? I was 190 and now 198. Its true, I have been eating everything..... a party in my mouth the last two weeks........STOPS today!!

I am very clean today
Sausage
Cheese omelette
Big ole steak for dinner!

Mary and Kim......GRATZ on the 2lbs each.....woo hooooooo

I am going to catch up on the posts now.
Jen

[marymc]

Oh Jen, what a great day that was!! Those are the moments memories are made of.

Don't stress too much about the eating. You'll get back on track.

Originally Posted by jenjenjen

OK sooooooo my son's bday rocked!!! We had so much fun at Disneyland.......he is sucha daredevil we rode all the big rides. The park was not crowded, so we were walking off the ride and right back on to it. All 3 of my boys went and my youngest (b-day boy) said it was the greatest day of his life. Seeing him in that environment, so happy and bright....I almost forgot the autism. He was just so "on his game" that day.........he has come so far!!

Saturday was his big party and the pinata was great and the moonbounce was fun, but it was the cotton candy machine that was the big hit!

[jenjenjen]

Thanks Mary, I am back on track and heading to the gym!!!!
Jen

[jenjenjen]

Tommie:
Please tell me the recipe for those little cheesecake muffins. Remember the ones where you add flavoring extract? I am craving something yummy!!
TIA,
Jen

[bentleykisser]

Don't beat yourself up Jen....as long as you get right back out there you will be fine...and going to the gym??? That is way more motivation than I possess right now! Good for you!!! and Lucky you! You can eat cream cheese! lol...it kills me!

[kathys52]

Mary - That bread sounds wonderful! Are you going to make it today?

Jen - Glad the B'day was a memorable one! Sounds like you guys had a great time!

I pigged out on Tilapia fried in butter, tossed salad and roasted aparagus last night! Then I finished it off with some SF chocolate! Can you believe a serving of asparagus is 5 spears?! WTH...I can eat the whole pound myself!

Tonight is the last night for our bowling league, kind of a fun night. The owner always sets out about a gazillion pizzas! Not making any promises here...pizza and beer...my favorite combo...

Later!
K

[melehundele]

Hey all y'all! I haven't read up on the posts and just want to take a minute to say hi. Welcome to any noobs and Congrats to any losers!

I was SO TIRED most of the weekend..all the driving and walking around at the Rolex. Had absolutely GORGEOUS weather down in Lexington and my face, neck, and chest are GLOWING red I got some sort of sun poisoning (might be the glaucoma meds interacting...have to read on that) and I have a bumpy rash on all of my exposed skin But it was fun.

The good weather left when we did. It was cold in Kentucky yesterday as we drove home and it is colder back at home...only in the 30's!

Anywho, as far as diet...well...I didn't GAIN anything. I think I may have lost 1/2 a pound but am not going to claim it yet. My carb intake was probably 2-4 times what it usually is and I had worse blood sugars and needed more insulin I drank too much beer...my food choices were great, except for a couple croutons and some pretzels (with the beer). There is a microbrew that sets up at Rolex and I just LOVE their drafts...Kentucky Ale and their Kentucky Bourbon Ale....mmmmhmmmm. It's the only place and time I can get it so you gotta do what you gotta do. I have discovered that I am an embarrassingly cheap drunk now, though! We toured the Wild Turkey distillery and that was cool...a tiny taste of Racehorse pie and a jigger of moonshine they let us try (another not-so-good outing for LC!). On the way home we stopped by the Ohio-Michigan line and visited my Dad at the cemetary, then had a early supper with my aunt and uncle. Which was a lot of fun and involved more beer (I could have LC'd but Killian's was coming by the pitcher...so wham-bam, 35 carbs like THAT).

My great start in losing weight has slowed to like a pound a week! Waaah! I started the WOE on March 30, so.....I guess 16 and maybe 1/2 pounds isn't so bad for the month. Maybe I can get it a little better (17 or dare I say, 18???) in the next couple days.

Soooooo....today, back on the wagon. Lousy blood sugar numbers and time to go make the damn eggs and bacon My little dogs were so happy when we got home, and little Zeke (the blond pom) is just clinging to me. He says he wants me to cook breakfast. So gotta boogie!

I have to read and catch up on everyone's news later...dogs and horses to cook for here! Have a great day, all you guys!

[mom276]

Good morning ladies! It's so cold here this morning and of course rainy. I couldn't get back on to post yesterday, got busy w/customers and had employees coming in & out! Okay- I'm not going to have nuts or diet pop today. I didn't realize nuts could be stallers.

Tommie- I read your posts from yesterday thanks for the great laugh Just keep em comin'!!

Jen- I am so glad you had a great time at disneyland, that brightend my morning! You know how to throw a B-day Party Sorry to hear on your gain Don't worry, you can take it right back off. Don't give up!!

Mary- thanks for posting the bread receipe!! Gonna have to try and make it.

Theresa hang in there girl!!

Kathy- as far as soakin in the tub and glass a wine- that will never happen!! My husband works 3rd, so right when I get home, we fix dinner, then play w/the kids. Feel guilty for working all day and not being w/my kids-

OKAY LADIES I HAVE UNTIL MAY 23RD TO BUY A FREAKIN' BATHING SUIT. I WOULD LIKE MY WAIST TO BE AT LEAST A 28 AND DOWN 13 POUNDS. I NEED YOU GUYS TO KICK MY BUTT AND GET ME BACK ON TRACK! I did exercise this morning at 5:30 could only do about 10 min. of aerobics, thought I was going to run out of breath! But I can build that up every morning, right? 41 more days to MAUI!!!

Well so far I am having a good morning, gonna get off here and work for a while - when was ING coming back? Diana don't you forget about us today

[Tecnokitty]

Theresa, broken heart? Are you ok sweetie???? Hope you feel better honey!

SOOO glad the b-day went GREAT Jen!!! YEAY! Sounds like you had a wonderful time.

Tommie, you always crack me up..lol.

Shala, that diet ocean spray is good. I keep it in the house all the time and have it once in a while in the AM for b-fast. BUT..I really keep it in the house to make vodka & cranberry...LOL.

Have fun tonight Kathy!!

Hi Brandi!

Hiya Diana!! Ouchie, I def won;t be trying that icecream then. Hope you are feeling better.

Mary, GJ on the treadmill!

Sorry if I missed anyone. I've gotta get back to work. I have 5 studies due and only 1 of them done.

[mom276]

Hey Ing- just noticed you posted when I did! Glad to hear you had fun !! Should of met here in Ohio to see me! Sounds like you didn't do to bad on your diet!! Keep up the good work

[farley109]

Good Morning Ladies!!!

Nothing to report today!! Well nothing to brag about unless you count that dang home made coconut pie that I ate half of last night!!! Yep...I'm not real happy with myself today!! That dang coconut pie thing is killing me!!! I can't believe I'm so dang hooked on those things!! That use to be my least favorite pie!! WTH??

I'm really thinking I'm gonna change my way of eating!!! I'm thinking of buying me a small notebook and calorie counter and trying to count calories for a few months!! I really need to add in some Fruits and grains!! I'm thinking of keeping my calories between 1000 and 1200. I done that before and lost weight, I think this might be what I need to get outta this funk!!

I won't be leaving the boards though!! I couldn't live without you guys!! And who knows....I may be back on Atkins tomorrow!! I wake up in a NEW world everyday!!!