Healthy Hearts February Challenge - Page 2

TuscanGirl · 02-03-2009, 12:18 PM

Carolyn - I'm glad the appointment went well. You're not older, why would you need more meds?

Sandy - I'm so jealous!!! Send some warm winds this way!!

Lise - you're right - it's a new day!

Buffy - I love that bread too. I think I still have some in the freezer . . .

CarolynF · 02-03-2009, 02:13 PM

Buffy: I remember we "talked" about your doctor when we met and the experimental stuff.
It seems what really helped you was being put on diabetic meds, right?

MKay: I know...about the age..LOLO..This doctor wasn't in the greatest of shapes for her age. I am always leery of those "out of shape" doctors and talking about weight loss

TuscanGirl · 02-03-2009, 02:32 PM

Did you all see Zilla's new smoothie???

Wifezilla's Very Berry Coconutty Smoothie
1 can unsweetened coconut milk
6 large frozen strawberries
6 ice cubes
2 Tbsp Da Vinci Raspberry Syrup*
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
Optional: Scoop of whey protein

Place all ingredients in to a blender and liquify. Pour in to an insulated mug and enjoy.

The entire pitcher contains approximately 16 grams of carbs...closer to 19 if you add the protein powder. While this recipe is not for those on Atkins induction, it is just fine for maintenance or Barry Groves fans. (His plan allows up to 60g of carbs per day.)

* If not available, use whatever sugar replacer you prefer. 2 packets of Splenda and 2 packets of Equal works well.

I'm so excited!!!!

Buffy45 · 02-03-2009, 03:25 PM

Right Carolyn, as far as weight loss, getting the blood sugar down and stable, was a biggie and the metformin helped me do that and keep it down.
The Dr. I told you about when we first met helped me in so many other ways though, she helped me learn more to read my own body signals and she also was the one who got me on bio-identical hormones, which I sorely needed at that time. I weaned myself off of those as I got older and no longer needed them but a life-saver at the time. Unfortunately, she passed away several years ago of heart failure.
Hmm, MK, that sounds so good!

LECould · 02-03-2009, 03:40 PM

Tuscan Girl - Being small sounds like a good problem to have!!! It takes about 10-15 pounds for me to change sizes. Oh well - I don't go through clothes that quickly!!! Silver lining in everything - right?

I guess the 1/2 pound (after popcorn) would be major damage for you!

TuscanGirl · 02-03-2009, 05:41 PM

LOL LE - yes major!!

CarolynF · 02-03-2009, 08:12 PM

Buffy: That doctor was very creative and innovative, wasn't she? Gosh, too bad she died..

LE: Yes, our little MaryKay really has to watch it. I think she is our shortest Barry girl..
I do think Zilla is our tallest..except for Gord..

Yes, who is our tallest??? I'm 5 3"..Anyone else? We can make a chart..

TuscanGirl · 02-04-2009, 04:24 AM

I'm 5'0".

Unless old age has me shrinking . . . .

LECould · 02-04-2009, 04:36 AM

I'v a very average 5'4"

Lise · 02-04-2009, 07:10 AM

5'6" here.....

....very middle of the road

smoky · 02-04-2009, 07:41 AM

5' 11

Buffy45 · 02-04-2009, 08:00 AM

Morning...
5'6" here
Triplets are coming to visit, I have to run for now

jem51 · 02-04-2009, 08:14 AM

5'6".

TuscanGirl · 02-04-2009, 09:46 AM

Feeling very short . . . . .

CarolynF · 02-04-2009, 12:13 PM

Yes, MKay..you are "the little one" amongst us...

I am very anxious to see if my new amount of Synthroid..112 versus the old 100 will make a difference in weight loss, nails, etc. Hopefully, it will kick start my metabolism a bit.

Not much going on here..Did some exercising, read with a 5th grader, got my hair cut/eyebrows waxed..

I wonder how wonderful Mexico is.............

TuscanGirl · 02-04-2009, 02:13 PM

As long as it's warm.
I'm sure it's warm, right.

Buffy45 · 02-04-2009, 02:22 PM

Triplets were here for 5 hours

Will try to crawl back here later and chat

TuscanGirl · 02-04-2009, 02:28 PM

CarolynF · 02-04-2009, 03:16 PM

Buffy: Yes, triplets would be triple the fun..So that's 5 x 3 = 15 hours of fun..

I'm sure they are darling. Take a rest, grandma!!!

Just made some Oopsies for a tuna salad sandwich for dinner. Gary will forage around the fridge..

Buffy45 · 02-04-2009, 08:07 PM

They are fun and oh so cute. Very well behaved too but with 3, it is busy, busy, busy. They will be 3 soon.
Oopsies sound good, I think I will make some soon, I really do enjoy them with things like tuna salad. And, they are easy to make, just have to get to it. Do they freeze well? If I am going to the mess, I would like to make extra for the freezer.

TuscanGirl · 02-05-2009, 05:10 AM

Morning!

LECould · 02-05-2009, 06:00 AM

GGGGGGGGood MMMMMMMorning - it's freezing here this morning!!!! 19 when I woke up and now much warmer at 22!!!

TuscanGirl · 02-05-2009, 06:02 AM

I thought Georgia was supposed to be one of those warm states??!!

LECould · 02-05-2009, 06:20 AM

Yeah, and so is Florida - but, the news this morning was all about trying to keep the strawberries from freezing. It got below freezing so they had the water sprinklers going full blast on the strawberries, and said that actually helps protect them as it forms a type of "blanket" around them. I had some of those strawberries this past weekend and they were awesome!!! I sure hope they survive!!!

TuscanGirl · 02-05-2009, 07:12 AM

Me too - so you all can ship them up here!

Buffy45 · 02-05-2009, 07:26 AM

Morning.....45 here in Dallas, high is supposed to be 69. That is cold for Georgia and Florida. Everyone save the strawberries!
Office work today and catch up on my MS Access classes, I have 3 to do. Got behind while traveling and haven't had a chance to do them yet.
Meeting tonight.

CarolynF · 02-05-2009, 08:08 AM

Hi friends,

It is supposed to get to 65 today. My furnace guy is supposed to come and drain the
system to find the link and run the airconditioner...........Should be interesting.

LE: Oh no...we all love those strawberries in Florida. Hopefully, they will be okay. Sorry you are getting "our" weather.

We are planning a trip to AZ part of Spring Break. My brother lives in Superior, so we will all (ds, dd and her dh and us) go. We will rent a van in AZ and take my brother with us to Payson and Sedona.

Some peeps freeze oopsies, but I just keep them in a bag in the fridge.

TuscanGirl · 02-05-2009, 01:10 PM

Only high 30's today but in the 40s tomorrow - fingers crossed!

Can I carry your bags in AZ Carolyn??!!
I need some warmth!

TuscanGirl · 02-06-2009, 05:30 AM

Morning!

Busy day today!
I need to get to the grocery store, the library, the Post Office, get my brows waxed, pick up my class stuff at Junior Achievement . . . . then DS16 has a haircut after school.

Then we're going to Indy for DS16 to swim this weekend.
Did I mention I'd be gone all weekend?
We leave tonight and will be back on Sunday evening.

Buffy45 · 02-06-2009, 07:04 AM

Morning!
Got 2 classes done yesterday and have 1 to go, plus a new one comes online today. So, tomorrow hope to get those 2 done.
Today I am doing to DD#2 to see her and DGS 7 months, plus we have a couple of stores to go to by her house.
Fixing a beef barley soup in the slow cooker before I go, it is a recipe I found in the newspaper the other day, not termed LC but with the ingreds it really is. Looked good, wish me luck!
Have fun in Indy MK.
Carolyn, my brother taked about Payson when he lived in AZ, I don't think I have been to those places though. I really like AZ but not during the summer of course. I have a sister and BIL in Goodyear we are wanting to get out to see.
Is it getting any warmer in Georgia and Canada?

02-03-2009, 02:32 PM	#33
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 36,504 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	Did you all see Zilla's new smoothie??? Wifezilla's Very Berry Coconutty Smoothie 1 can unsweetened coconut milk 6 large frozen strawberries 6 ice cubes 2 Tbsp Da Vinci Raspberry Syrup* 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice Optional: Scoop of whey protein Place all ingredients in to a blender and liquify. Pour in to an insulated mug and enjoy. The entire pitcher contains approximately 16 grams of carbs...closer to 19 if you add the protein powder. While this recipe is not for those on Atkins induction, it is just fine for maintenance or Barry Groves fans. (His plan allows up to 60g of carbs per day.) * If not available, use whatever sugar replacer you prefer. 2 packets of Splenda and 2 packets of Equal works well. I'm so excited!!!! __________________ ♥ Mary Kay ♥ Circles of fashion are more like spirals, covering the same area but never arriving in the same place twice! °°◊°°

02-03-2009, 03:25 PM	#34
Buffy45 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lewisville, TX USA Posts: 8,530 Gallery: Buffy45 Stats: Type 2 Diabetic as of 6/1/08 WOE: LC/MP/HF Start Date: Restart 9/3/2012	Right Carolyn, as far as weight loss, getting the blood sugar down and stable, was a biggie and the metformin helped me do that and keep it down. The Dr. I told you about when we first met helped me in so many other ways though, she helped me learn more to read my own body signals and she also was the one who got me on bio-identical hormones, which I sorely needed at that time. I weaned myself off of those as I got older and no longer needed them but a life-saver at the time. Unfortunately, she passed away several years ago of heart failure. Hmm, MK, that sounds so good! __________________ Buffy

02-04-2009, 07:10 AM	#40
Lise Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 9,037 Gallery: Lise Stats: (239)231/187/161 WOE: ZC Start Date: March 25, 2008	5'6" here.........very middle of the road

02-05-2009, 08:08 AM	#57
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,832 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	Hi friends, It is supposed to get to 65 today. My furnace guy is supposed to come and drain the system to find the link and run the airconditioner...........Should be interesting. LE: Oh no...we all love those strawberries in Florida. Hopefully, they will be okay. Sorry you are getting "our" weather. We are planning a trip to AZ part of Spring Break. My brother lives in Superior, so we will all (ds, dd and her dh and us) go. We will rent a van in AZ and take my brother with us to Payson and Sedona. Some peeps freeze oopsies, but I just keep them in a bag in the fridge. __________________ May 1: 141

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02-03-2009, 12:18 PM	#31
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 36,504 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	Carolyn - I'm glad the appointment went well. You're not older, why would you need more meds? Sandy - I'm so jealous!!! Send some warm winds this way!! Lise - you're right - it's a new day! Buffy - I love that bread too. I think I still have some in the freezer . . .

02-03-2009, 02:13 PM	#32
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,832 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	Buffy: I remember we "talked" about your doctor when we met and the experimental stuff. It seems what really helped you was being put on diabetic meds, right? MKay: I know...about the age..LOLO..This doctor wasn't in the greatest of shapes for her age. I am always leery of those "out of shape" doctors and talking about weight loss

02-03-2009, 03:40 PM	#35
LECould Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 82 Gallery: LECould Stats: 168/149/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 2008	Tuscan Girl - Being small sounds like a good problem to have!!! It takes about 10-15 pounds for me to change sizes. Oh well - I don't go through clothes that quickly!!! Silver lining in everything - right? I guess the 1/2 pound (after popcorn) would be major damage for you!

02-03-2009, 05:41 PM	#36
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 36,504 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	LOL LE - yes major!!

02-03-2009, 08:12 PM	#37
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,832 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	Buffy: That doctor was very creative and innovative, wasn't she? Gosh, too bad she died.. LE: Yes, our little MaryKay really has to watch it. I think she is our shortest Barry girl.. I do think Zilla is our tallest..except for Gord.. Yes, who is our tallest??? I'm 5 3"..Anyone else? We can make a chart..

02-04-2009, 04:24 AM	#38
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 36,504 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	I'm 5'0". Unless old age has me shrinking . . . .

02-04-2009, 04:36 AM	#39
LECould Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 82 Gallery: LECould Stats: 168/149/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 2008	I'v a very average 5'4"

02-04-2009, 07:41 AM	#41
smoky Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sask. Canada Posts: 1,076 Gallery: smoky Stats: Start weight 234-228-199 WOE: Type 2 Diabetic on - LCHF Start Date: Oct. 28 2012 Re Start	5' 11

02-04-2009, 08:00 AM	#42
Buffy45 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lewisville, TX USA Posts: 8,530 Gallery: Buffy45 Stats: Type 2 Diabetic as of 6/1/08 WOE: LC/MP/HF Start Date: Restart 9/3/2012	Morning... 5'6" here Triplets are coming to visit, I have to run for now

02-04-2009, 08:14 AM	#43
jem51 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: south central OR Posts: 3,635 Gallery: jem51 Stats: oh so happy at 120 WOE: Mine, all mine Start Date: controlled carb '97-98	5'6".

02-04-2009, 09:46 AM	#44
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 36,504 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	Feeling very short . . . . .

02-04-2009, 12:13 PM	#45
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,832 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	Yes, MKay..you are "the little one" amongst us... I am very anxious to see if my new amount of Synthroid..112 versus the old 100 will make a difference in weight loss, nails, etc. Hopefully, it will kick start my metabolism a bit. Not much going on here..Did some exercising, read with a 5th grader, got my hair cut/eyebrows waxed.. I wonder how wonderful Mexico is.............

02-04-2009, 02:13 PM	#46
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 36,504 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	As long as it's warm. I'm sure it's warm, right.

02-04-2009, 02:22 PM	#47
Buffy45 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lewisville, TX USA Posts: 8,530 Gallery: Buffy45 Stats: Type 2 Diabetic as of 6/1/08 WOE: LC/MP/HF Start Date: Restart 9/3/2012	Triplets were here for 5 hours Will try to crawl back here later and chat

02-04-2009, 02:28 PM	#48
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 36,504 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003

02-04-2009, 03:16 PM	#49
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,832 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	Buffy: Yes, triplets would be triple the fun..So that's 5 x 3 = 15 hours of fun.. I'm sure they are darling. Take a rest, grandma!!! Just made some Oopsies for a tuna salad sandwich for dinner. Gary will forage around the fridge..

02-04-2009, 08:07 PM	#50
Buffy45 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lewisville, TX USA Posts: 8,530 Gallery: Buffy45 Stats: Type 2 Diabetic as of 6/1/08 WOE: LC/MP/HF Start Date: Restart 9/3/2012	They are fun and oh so cute. Very well behaved too but with 3, it is busy, busy, busy. They will be 3 soon. Oopsies sound good, I think I will make some soon, I really do enjoy them with things like tuna salad. And, they are easy to make, just have to get to it. Do they freeze well? If I am going to the mess, I would like to make extra for the freezer.

02-05-2009, 05:10 AM	#51
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 36,504 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	Morning!

02-05-2009, 06:00 AM	#52
LECould Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 82 Gallery: LECould Stats: 168/149/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 2008	GGGGGGGGood MMMMMMMorning - it's freezing here this morning!!!! 19 when I woke up and now much warmer at 22!!!

02-05-2009, 06:02 AM	#53
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 36,504 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	I thought Georgia was supposed to be one of those warm states??!!

02-05-2009, 06:20 AM	#54
LECould Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 82 Gallery: LECould Stats: 168/149/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 2008	Yeah, and so is Florida - but, the news this morning was all about trying to keep the strawberries from freezing. It got below freezing so they had the water sprinklers going full blast on the strawberries, and said that actually helps protect them as it forms a type of "blanket" around them. I had some of those strawberries this past weekend and they were awesome!!! I sure hope they survive!!!

02-05-2009, 07:12 AM	#55
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 36,504 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	Me too - so you all can ship them up here!

02-05-2009, 07:26 AM	#56
Buffy45 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lewisville, TX USA Posts: 8,530 Gallery: Buffy45 Stats: Type 2 Diabetic as of 6/1/08 WOE: LC/MP/HF Start Date: Restart 9/3/2012	Morning.....45 here in Dallas, high is supposed to be 69. That is cold for Georgia and Florida. Everyone save the strawberries! Office work today and catch up on my MS Access classes, I have 3 to do. Got behind while traveling and haven't had a chance to do them yet. Meeting tonight.

02-05-2009, 01:10 PM	#58
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 36,504 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	Only high 30's today but in the 40s tomorrow - fingers crossed! Can I carry your bags in AZ Carolyn??!! I need some warmth!

02-06-2009, 05:30 AM	#59
TuscanGirl Princess Proofreader Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In My Happy Place Posts: 36,504 Gallery: TuscanGirl Stats: Sad/Happy/Wow 5' WOE: Something like GL and LC and . . . . Start Date: July 2003	Morning! Busy day today! I need to get to the grocery store, the library, the Post Office, get my brows waxed, pick up my class stuff at Junior Achievement . . . . then DS16 has a haircut after school. Then we're going to Indy for DS16 to swim this weekend. Did I mention I'd be gone all weekend? We leave tonight and will be back on Sunday evening.

02-06-2009, 07:04 AM	#60
Buffy45 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lewisville, TX USA Posts: 8,530 Gallery: Buffy45 Stats: Type 2 Diabetic as of 6/1/08 WOE: LC/MP/HF Start Date: Restart 9/3/2012	Morning! Got 2 classes done yesterday and have 1 to go, plus a new one comes online today. So, tomorrow hope to get those 2 done. Today I am doing to DD#2 to see her and DGS 7 months, plus we have a couple of stores to go to by her house. Fixing a beef barley soup in the slow cooker before I go, it is a recipe I found in the newspaper the other day, not termed LC but with the ingreds it really is. Looked good, wish me luck! Have fun in Indy MK. Carolyn, my brother taked about Payson when he lived in AZ, I don't think I have been to those places though. I really like AZ but not during the summer of course. I have a sister and BIL in Goodyear we are wanting to get out to see. Is it getting any warmer in Georgia and Canada?