○•○ SOUTH BEACH VETS - Week of May 5th ○•○

[Radmom413]

Morning!!

Off on a hike with DD - back later from work!!!

[Neesie 2x]

DD sent this to me by email. It's long but very funny and I'm sure we can all relate!

"Training 101"
Dear Diary,
For my birthday this year, my daughter (the dear) purchased a week of personal training at the local health club for me.

Although I am still in great shape since being a high school football cheerleader 43 years ago, I decided it would be a good idea to go ahead and give it a try.

I called the club and made my reservations with a personal trainer named Belinda, who identified herself as a 26-year-old aerobics instructor and model for athletic clothing and swim wear.

My daughter seemed pleased with my enthusiasm to get started! The club encouraged me to keep a diary to chart my progress.

MONDAY:
Started my day at 6:00 a.m. Tough to get out of bed, but found it was well worth it when I arrived at the health club to find Belinda waiting for me. She is something of a Greek goddess -- with blonde hair, dancing eyes and a dazzling white smile. Woo Hoo!! Belinda gave me a tour and showed me the machines. I enjoyed watching the skillful way in which she conducted her aerobics class after my workout today. Very inspiring! Belinda was encouraging as I did my sit-ups, although my gut was already aching from holding it in the whole time she was around. This is going to be a FANTASTIC week!

TUESDAY:
I drank a whole pot of coffee, but I finally made it out the door.

Belinda made me lie on my back and push a heavy iron bar into the air then she put weights on it! My legs were a little wobbly on the treadmill, but I made the full mile. Belinda's rewarding smile made it all worthwhile. I feel GREAT! It's a whole new life for me.

WEDNESDAY:
The only way I can brush my teeth is by laying the toothbrush on the counter and moving my mouth back and forth over it. I believe I have a hernia in both pectorals. Driving was OK as long as I didn't try to steer or stop. I parked on top of a GEO in the club parking lot.

Belinda was impatient with me, insisting that my screams bothered other club members. Her voice is a little too perky for early in the morning and when she scolds, she gets this nasally whine that is VERY annoying. My chest hurt when I got on the treadmill, so Belinda put me on the stair monster. Why the ........ would anyone invent a machine to simulate an activity rendered obsolete by elevators? Belinda told me it would help me get in shape and enjoy life. She said some other crap too.

THURSDAY:
Belinda was waiting for me with her vampire-like teeth exposed as her thin, cruel lips were pulled back in a full snarl. I couldn't help being a half an hour late; it took me that long to tie my shoes.

Belinda took me to work out with dumbbells. When she was not looking, I ran and hid in the restroom. She sent another skinny B. to find me

Then, as punishment, she put me on the rowing machine -- which I sank.

FRIDAY:
I hate that Belinda more than any human being has ever hated any other human being in the history of the world. Stupid, skinny, anemic, anorexic little cheerleader. If there was a part of my body I could move without unbearable pain, I would beat her with it.

Belinda wanted me to work on my triceps. I don't have any triceps! And if you don't want dents in the floor, don't hand me the darned barbells or anything that weighs more than a sandwich. The treadmill flung me off and I landed on a health and nutrition teacher.

Why couldn't it have been someone softer, like the drama coach or the choir director?

SATURDAY:
Belinda left a message on my answering machine in her grating, shrilly voice wondering why I did not show up today. Just hearing her made me want to smash the machine with my planner. However, I lacked the strength to even use the TV remote and ended up catching eleven straight hours of the Weather Channel.

SUNDAY:
I'm having the Church van pick me up for services today so I can go and thank GOD that this week is over. I will also pray that next year my daughter (the little creep) will choose a gift for me that is fun -- like a root canal or a hysterectomy.

I still say if God had wanted me to bend over, he would have sprinkled the floor with diamonds!!!

[Neesie 2x]

Hi girls!
Happy Hump Day!!

Did 35 minutes on the treadmill this morning. I can't believe what a difference 2 weeks away from doing it made in how much I can do. I'm only doing half the incline and I'm sweating up a strom. It better work!

2 more days of training then we move to our new desks - woohoo!! It's so quite out there I think some people in the class are going to have a really hard time with it. One of them sits right in front of me and he barely paid attention in class. I hope he doesn't keep coming to me for help because I want to make my goals and get to work at home as soon as possible.

Dani - congrats on the dress compliments. I haven't started looking for one - I will after Mom's day. I will check that thread out as soon as I can. Have you seen any difference yourself so far?

Kristi - I'm only going to kick my own butt if it makes some of it disappear! Altho right now my butt is not the issue and I think kicking myself in the abs would be pretty painful!

Vero - Oh no! She's moving to Texas too? That means she won't know anyone but you and you'll have to be BFF's with her. You poor thing! Maybe you can give her an attitude adjustment Texas style! DD saw your pic with your pooch - is that Chica or is it the other one? Is Pedro his name?

Did anyone watch AI last night? I think Jason is finally going home! And I did not think David A was that good. David C was better. Theory is it will be the battle of the David's for the finale!

Today's menu: Still sticking to P1
B: LSV8 / tea
S: 3 bean flour crepes / SF maple syrup
L: Broc / chicken / cheese
S: ??
D: Cheeseburger and hot dog - no buns / or taco salad if it's raining
S: NSA fudgesicle

Off to class - have a great day everyone!
Neesie

[tinatina]

Good Morning Beach peeps!

DS's team won their baseball game last night! No more baseball til Saturday now! Gonna try to do some cooking tonight, I have no groceries, no veggies, no cheese I'm gonna try to hit Krogers on my lunch hour to pick up a few things! Always something.

I made it to day 2 w/o the scale! yay me! I am an obsessive daily weigher, so this is really something for me!

yesterday's eats:
b - egg cream
s - cheese stick
l - lean ranch burger, green beans w/T real bacon
s - taco soup
d - wings, celery w/ranch
s - nsa klondike

Neesie - only 2 more days of training, yay! Working at home would be soooo wonderful! Good luck with meeting your goals ASAP!

Cindy - Have a great off plan meal. You deserve a little celebration and we know you will get right back on plan!

Vero and Dani - I'm trying to avoid the scale for a little while, sometimes (not always) I let it control how my day will go regarding my eating and that's not something I want to do, YKWIM?

Kristi - get back on plan and you will be fine!

Dani - compliments are always acceptable, no matter who they are from!

Ericha - I'm glad to hear the new program is working for you. Any new info regarding the holistic provider?

Marsha - What a bunch of inconsiderate boobs you work for/with!

Elizabeth - Have a great time w/Brad's family.

Kelly - I've been struggling for months, just keep at it! The only alternative is to gain it back and I KNOW we don't want to do that!

and to the rest of my beach pals! BBL!

[Neesie 2x]

BTW - what's everyone doing for Mother's Day?

[kmh123]

Hi everyone! Today WILL be an on plan day!! Last night I planned out my menu for today and I am ready to do it! Here it is:

Breakfast: mini ww bagel w/ strawberry cream cheese, cottage cheese, milk
Lunch: ww wrap
Snack: Larabar
Dinner: lean cheeseburger no bun, salad
Snack: nf plain yogurt w/ berries, 1 tbsp npb

Today is also a weight training day!

Thanks for the support girls!

Neesie: That's a good question...I don't know what I'm doing for Mother's day yet..what are you doing?

[heahyou00]

Good Morning Gals,
I am down a few pds, but still 4 pds up from siggy, at least i am moving in the right direction now. This morning we are having a party at work,I brought some goodies I made, but havent tasted any, I noticed there was a meat,cheese and cracker tray, I will eat some of that and skip the crackers.
Its a movie premier to show all the execs our Bikini video, that should be funny lol.
Not much else to report today, just trying to stay OP, thats about it.
I will check back with you gals later this afternoon,


Kelly

[tinatina]

Neesie - not sure about mothers day yet. DH will get home from his trip on Saturday evening, then he'll probably make plans w/the kids to do something with me.

[Neesie 2x]

Hi girls!
DH asked me if I wanted to go out for breakfast Sunday and I said sure without even thinking. I want to go but I hate the crwods and I don't want to spend the money. Besides, he makes great omelets so I told him we'll stay home and he can make me an omelet like we do every year and I told him to spend the breakfast money on a GC for the Mall so I can buy new stuff!
I'm going to see if I can get the kids to do some housework - haha - and I'm going to spend the afternoon watching Tivo'd movies.

That's it for me!

CYA later!

[Radmom413]

Only a minute.....

I don't know what we are doing for Mother's Day either.....I tell them that is for them to decide....but I do have a motto for MDay and my BDay.....

Shop Early
Shop Often
And for Mom there is NO budget!



As much as I would enjoy a meal out; it's easier (and cheaper) and better for our diets to eat at home......so I am not sure if I want to eat at home or go out! AND DD18's senior ball is the night before and they usually all go somewhere to hang out and she won't get home until morning.........

Thanks for the kudo's and comments on my off plan meal.......I want to do it, and yet don't! Isn't that funny?

[tinatina]

Kelly - how was your work luncheon? Did you make it through OP?

Cindy - that's gonna be my new motto for those days! i love it!

Neesie - sounds like breakfast at home would be better anyway! And EVERYONE loves a good gift card! Well, at least I do! LOL

[kmh123]

Just got done with my weight training workout and eating lunch. I love how I feel after a workout! Im home today so I get to chat with you guys!
Its stormed all through the evening and night yesterday and today is still pretty yucky..a good day stay inside and watch a movie or read a book though...

Cindy: haha, cute motto. My mom would like that! How ya doing with that weight training?? (you know i'm not letting you off the hook! )

Neesie: I think that sound like a great mother's day plan...Im not sure if I want to go out either because I'm sure every place will be packed. I omelettes!

Tina: I bet you're glad you get a bit of a break from baseball! Now do some relaxing, alright? What are you planning on cooking?

[tinatina]

Kristi - Now I'm just that they don't call last minute for a practice, which the coaches have been known to do. Definately gonna try and relax. I plan on doing a little cooking tonight. Roasted ranch chick peas,Cream cheese muffins, and don't forget the oopsies, I've been out of those for several days . I've made the muffins before but I'm going to see if I like the texture better if I put in a scoop of protein powder. Great job on the workout!

[heahyou00]

Good Afternoon ladies,
I made it through the work food OP, I skipped everything and just had a couple pieces of cheese and some veggies and dip.
I have been good today, eating phase 2ish foods.
I have no idea what we are doing for Mothers Day, no plans as of yet. I am assuming we will just chill at home, maybe i can get DH to make me an omelet or something and have breakfast in bed lol, we will see.

Its time for me to head back to work, its so slow today, 1 guy went home sick, the other gal and I have nothing to do, and she is the one moving to Washington DC, this is her last week of work, so of course she doesnt want to do any work anyway, so we are kinda bored lol.
I have homework to do tonight.

I think Jason Castro is going home tonight on AI, he butchered the songs last night, forgetting his lyrics and trying to change a well known song too much, not a good idea!

I will check back in with you gals later this evening,


Kelly

[Neesie 2x]

Hi girls!
I'm BORED! So, I'm sitting here eating my emergency stash of SF candy. I keep it in case of dire emergencies. The trainer is nowhere to be found, and all the people who are supposed to be helping us learn to price claims are gone for the day - so I'm stuck waiting for the trainer to come back.

I've eaten my last piece - I promise - but I've had too much already!

Might be back tonight - not sure - just had to come and vent!

Neesie

[kmh123]

Tina: Roasted ranch chickpeas?! YUM! what are you using for the ranch flavor? I just got done baking actually...I made SB-friendly banana bread. Its in the oven baking right now and it smells awesome!! I can't wait to try it!

Kelly: Good job on staying OP!!

Neesie: I have a problem with boredom eating. It can be my weekness. Just try to find anything to do besides eating!

[Radmom413]

Hi Gang!

Home and sipping an iced coffee from home.

Kristi - I haven't gotten into it wholeheartedly yet, but I want to; I want my arms to be a little *ripped* like they used to be!!!

Yeah - my fam gets tired of me touting my saying all the time - but I know they love me!!!

Neesie - put down that CANDY!!!!!!

Tina - Hoping you can stay home tonight too - I haven't made oopsies in a while and now I am craving them, lol.

Kelly - good job on staying away from the goodies at work - that sometimes can be tough - around it all day!

I agree; and hope, that Jason goes home tonight - he was undoubtedly horrible!

Marsha? Vero? Dani? Renee? I am tapping my clipboard!!!

I am headed out to dinner with a friend - we are going to Red Lobster - I think I am going to get the stuffed flounder, double broccoli and a salad......but some other fish dish might tempt me!!!!

[Danipower714]

Originally Posted by Radmom413

Marsha? Vero? Dani? Renee? I am tapping my clipboard!!!

I'm here! Just dead tired...tonight was grad school night. I got my exam back from last week and I scored 94% on it.

Just one more week and then the semester is over. Then I have a whole week off until my summer classes start up. I'm becoming a professional student. DH says after Masters #2, I should go for my PhD. Yeah right!

I'll be back tomorrow w/indies.

Have a good night Vets!

[kmh123]

Cindy- Ahhh, Red Lobster, I LOVE that place! But ours closed down a few years ago. I miss it so much. Oh man, they had the best bread ever!

[veronicka]

Good evening ladies!

Not much time to post, I'm still studying for finals.

Cindy: Love the saying, it's too cute, and my mom feels the same way, no budget when it comes to her.

Neesie: The pic is of me with Chica. The male is Sergeant. Oh yes, did I forget to mention that DH's friend received orders to go to the same place and on the same day! Goody!! I doubt she'll try to be my BFF, I think she's extremely jealous of me, for whatever reason. I guess you don't need one when you're crazy, LOL.

Dani: Congrats on your test!

Kelly: Good job staying OP!

Tina: I also find it hard to stay off the scale. Seems like you're doing pretty good so far.

to all other VETS!!

Today's menu:
B: none
L: 1/2 grilled chicken breast, ff refried beans, brown rice w/ veggies, wg toast w/ margarine
S: cup of NSA vanilla ice cream
D: carb counting tortilla, "charro" beans, grd beef w/ peppers, brown rice w/ veggies

Ok, goodnight everyone!

[Radmom413]

Morning!!!

Had an OP dinner last night with WATER (I did want a martini, but didn't get one! ) and the stuffed flounder, salad and broccoli!!!!

Today is a day off from "training", so having an extra cup of coffee.

I will be standing by with my clipboard, checking everyone in this morning!

[Neesie 2x]

Hi everyone!
Haven't weighed since Tuesday so I don't know yet how this training experiment is going but eating has been OP P1 so hopefully that helps. I talked to the trainer this morning and she said to be sure to watch the salt today so I'm not bloated when I weigh tomorrow. Keep your fingers crossed girls!

Last day in the training room - we move to our desks tomorrow morning - WOOHOO! I can't wait - these crappy chairs in here are killing my back and my sciatica is acting up.

Cindy - I'm here - give me points girl!! I understand how you feel about your off meal plan. I've been doing so many of them lately - nearly one every week. You know SB is not about what you can't eat - it's about what you choose to eat but when you choose off plan you still get a pang of guilt. As long as you're right back OP after there's nothing to feel guilty about. That's how SB is built right?

Tina - what's your recipe for cream cheese muffins - sounds like something I'd really go for!

Dani - congrats on your exam - that's awesome!!

Vero - maybe she's her own BFF If she's jealous of you maybe she will stay away. Is DH the best man?

Today's menu:
B: broc quiche / tea
S: LSV8
L: broc / chicken / cheese
S: 1 oz cheese
D: taco salad (more salad than taco meat)
S: NSA Fudgesicle

Off to class - have a great day!
Neesie

[tinatina]

Morning Beach Vets!

Didn't end up getting any cooking done last night. Got a headache late in the afternoon at work. I can barely function when I get a headache. So I vegged in the recliner and read/watched some tv.

Cindy - check my name off on that clip board! Dinner last night sounds delish even without that martini!

Vero - psycho lady moving w/you, sounds like a blast, NOT!

Dani - would a PhD made you a doctor of education? Your students could call you Dr. Dani!

Kristi - I'm going to use a ranch dressing packet to flavor the chickpeas. I haven't tried it yet, so when I do, I'll let you know how they come out!

Kelly - WTG staying OP w/all the goodies at work!

Neesie - I'll post the recipe tonight. I think you may have made them before, some people think they are kinda like a crustless cheesecake.

Renee -

[heahyou00]

Good Morning Girlies,
I am now only 2 pds away from siggy, woohoo, getting closer. It totally keeps me motivated to keep going when I see this much progress on the scales.
I made a really good dinner last night, using cut up steak strips and lots of veggies and cabbage, it was like crackslaw, but with steak instead of hamburger, I threw in some seasame seeds, YUMM.

Woke up this morning to a flat tire, not fun! So I have to get that fixed today sometime.

Not a whole lot going on today, just starting my work day. I will check back in later at lunch time.

Kelly