April Daily Chat Thread--How are you doing today?

[Kissa]

You are welcome O, but tell everyone else your news!!!!!

I posted in the Whoo Hoos that you had news to share!!!!

[oropendola]

Originally Posted by Mimosa23

Great idea! I love reading up on everything and it would be nice to have the daily thoughts etc in one thread.

I'm ok today. Got a cold starting and am doing a DD today. Mood is not great. I've been taking aspirin and decongestants to help with the general aches and pains. Hopefully I'll feel better soon.

Feel better. Maybe some vitamin C or Cole-EZE?

[oropendola]

Onederland today! Yes, yes, yes!
JUDDD and the support in this group rocks!

[oropendola]

Originally Posted by babykinz

This is how I feel when I wake up on Up Days!


Food Glorious Food.mov - YouTube

Love it!

[Kissa]

Onderland is the most amazing step.

[sterlinggirl]

Originally Posted by Beeb

I suck right now! Just need a hug! But don't reply because I already know how much I'm loved by my JUDDD BUDDDs, just needed to say how I was feeling!

:hug:

[sungoddess]

Originally Posted by oropendola

Onederland today! Yes, yes, yes!
JUDDD and the support in this group rocks!

It's a land I DREAM about!! You are the bomb. Congratulations and my admiration. So happy for you.

[oropendola]

Originally Posted by carla70

Great Idea - thank you for starting thread for April.

Today I am down a bit (teeny tiny bit) from my DD yesterday. Thought I was doing really well until I remembered I forgot to log in breakfast drink . But I still was ok and I was lower than last DD. Now to get them where they should be according to the calculator. I can do it.

Still trying to get back on exercise routine. Like doing in morning before work best as then it is done for day and things always come up during the day. But I have a plan. Even thinking taking exercise clothes and shoes with to Minneapolis this weekend. See the hotel has two treadmills, so no excuse. Thinking if weather nice too we will go to zoo so there will be some walking

I have been dealing with mouth ulcers and some other issues with stomach, doctor is checking for celiac and lupus. I am trying to stay away from gluten just to see on my own if it helps. It is not easy I can say that for sure. I have read where it will take at least 2 months to see a difference if you have a intolerance.


Here's to a glorious UD on JUDDD.

You're doing well. I hope your medical issues are resolved quickly.

[sophiethecat]

Originally Posted by oropendola

Onederland today! Yes, yes, yes!
JUDDD and the support in this group rocks!

Wow, O!!! You should proclaim this on a thread all its own or at least on the Whoo Hoo thread!!

Major, major big time stuff! Congrats, my JUDDD bud!!! You're well on the way to where you wanna go!

[oropendola]

Originally Posted by Majella

Hello everyone

Today is a DD for me, I decided to eat breakfast today and had a lot of protein in it. It has helped but I think fasting until dinner is more my thing. I was going to go for a run today but not confident enough yet. So I mowed the lawn for an hour and it still isn't done!! I have strained a muscle in my back so hubby can finish it. Well I better go do something to take my mind off food, I get very weird about things on my DD!

Hot tea helps me a lot on DDs. I found a Blood Orange Chocolate tea at Cost Plus World Market that is wonderful.

[KeirasMom]

Originally Posted by oropendola

Onederland today! Yes, yes, yes!
JUDDD and the support in this group rocks!

[oropendola]

Originally Posted by sorenkkg

WTG Bev!

Today's my 2nd DD and I had a total surprise!

DH took my car in, and since the dealer is near his work (and mine, if I ever went to the office...) he said come meet me for lunch.

I was like, um, it's a DD but maybe I can find somewhere with a totally naked salad.

BTW-- i sort of hate salads. My mother blames herself-- says she fed me cooked veggies as a baby, b/c she thought most kids hate those, so she wanted to avoid that. She figured "everyone eats salads" and didn't spend as much time on those. WTG Mom

So we go to this chain here called Kelsey's (like appleby's meets chili's, I guess)-- and they have a section of the menu with healthier choices and CALORIE COUNTS!!!

so there's a Roasted Mushroom Salad, that has:
roasted button mushrooms
slivers of artichoke hearts
bit of grated feta cheese
baby spinach
mixed greens
pesto
10 calorie dressing

So the whole thing comes to 190 (incl the dressing). WOO HOO! I ordered that, and it was really good (hadn't eaten yet today).
Also had a club soda with lemon and lime, and I add 1 splenda packet.

Get this-- I COULDN"T EAT THE WHOLE SALAD!?!?

I brought home about a 1/3rd of it.

And since ********* on my BB tracks chain restaurants, I can easily count this in my day.

I'm freaking out-- I can't believe they had this thing that works for me (I picked off the croutons, so I'm sure the posted 22g of carbs is way off), and I can't believe I couldn't finish it.

The rest of my day should be easy-- I'll have the rest of the salad as a snack, and since I saved some calories based on what I was *going* to eat, I can add some mayo to my tuna dinner salad, and also have a big glass of almond milk for dessert/pre-bed.

I'm amazed! what a great day!

Soren

WTG! The salad sounds delicious! Yep, the rest of the day will be easy.

[oropendola]

Originally Posted by Beeb

Just need a hug!

{{{{ Beeb }}}}

[oropendola]

Originally Posted by shelbyla

I'll join you in needing a hug, Beeb. I WILL whine a bit, though. I was on a business trip for 5 days which did NOT go as planned. UDs all around. When I came back, I had a gf in town for four days. UDs all around again. Then last Sunday, I had to hospitalize then euthanize one of my cats--my baby. Let's just say that my "diet" the last few days has consisted of carbs, sugar, alcohol and prescription drugs. I feel puffy, icky, and just all around awful. Today, I am back to a normal DD and hopefully will shed some of this horrible water weight. So no carbs, sugar or alcohol today for me. I guessing that the prescription meds will continue as I keep getting gobsmacked with memories. I'm not planning to get on the scale until Saturday or Sunday morning, whatever works with the day after a DD. Hope everyone is having a better day...

back to JUDDD!

[oropendola]

Originally Posted by mykidsteacher

Woke up to a new low this am! Very happy to see that.

WTG on the new low!

[oropendola]

Originally Posted by Kissa

Onderland is the most amazing step.

Thank you, thank you! Cloud 9 here.

[sorenkkg]

Originally Posted by oropendola

Onederland today! Yes, yes, yes!
JUDDD and the support in this group rocks!

Hi there O! ONEDERLAND!!!
super happy dance on that one!

I hope to see it one day too-- WELL DONE!!!

Catch me up a bit-- how long did it take? all JUDDD or various methods?

Soren

[oropendola]

Originally Posted by sungoddess

It's a land I DREAM about!! You are the bomb. Congratulations and my admiration. So happy for you.

Thank you very much! I'll save room on the bench for you.

[KeirasMom]

Originally Posted by shelbyla

I'll join you in needing a hug, Beeb. I WILL whine a bit, though. I was on a business trip for 5 days which did NOT go as planned. UDs all around. When I came back, I had a gf in town for four days. UDs all around again. Then last Sunday, I had to hospitalize then euthanize one of my cats--my baby. Let's just say that my "diet" the last few days has consisted of carbs, sugar, alcohol and prescription drugs. I feel puffy, icky, and just all around awful. Today, I am back to a normal DD and hopefully will shed some of this horrible water weight. So no carbs, sugar or alcohol today for me. I guessing that the prescription meds will continue as I keep getting gobsmacked with memories. I'm not planning to get on the scale until Saturday or Sunday morning, whatever works with the day after a DD. Hope everyone is having a better day...

Sorry, I missed this one.

I just lost my best buddy Reeses (Rott/Shepherd mix) in January, and it's so hard to lose a loved-one. And I didn't have all the other added stresses that you've had. Please take it easy, and be good to yourself.

[oropendola]

Originally Posted by sophiethecat

Wow, O!!! You should proclaim this on a thread all its own or at least on the Whoo Hoo thread!!

Major, major big time stuff! Congrats, my JUDDD bud!!! You're well on the way to where you wanna go!

I'm getting there..I finally have a day I can go through and respond to others.

Thank you very much.

[oropendola]

Originally Posted by KeirasMom

Thank you so much.

[oropendola]

Originally Posted by sorenkkg

Hi there O! ONEDERLAND!!!
super happy dance on that one!

I hope to see it one day too-- WELL DONE!!!

Catch me up a bit-- how long did it take? all JUDDD or various methods?

Soren

Thank you! Happy dance for sure.

I started 1/2 on Belly Fat Cure and moved to JUDDD on 3/8 when I stalled. I love having no restriction on food types on my UDs.

The support is much better here too! Happy happy!

[Kissa]

I feel like jumping for joy again O.

[Beeb]

Originally Posted by shelbyla

I'll join you in needing a hug, Beeb. I WILL whine a bit, though. I was on a business trip for 5 days which did NOT go as planned. UDs all around. When I came back, I had a gf in town for four days. UDs all around again. Then last Sunday, I had to hospitalize then euthanize one of my cats--my baby. Let's just say that my "diet" the last few days has consisted of carbs, sugar, alcohol and prescription drugs. I feel puffy, icky, and just all around awful. Today, I am back to a normal DD and hopefully will shed some of this horrible water weight. So no carbs, sugar or alcohol today for me. I guessing that the prescription meds will continue as I keep getting gobsmacked with memories. I'm not planning to get on the scale until Saturday or Sunday morning, whatever works with the day after a DD. Hope everyone is having a better day...

So sorry for your loss! I know how that feels and I'm thinking of you.

WTG O, you are JUDDD

And thanks everyone, the hugs are wonderful right now!

[oropendola]

Originally Posted by Kissa

I feel like jumping for joy again O.

I'll join you Thanks!

[oropendola]

Originally Posted by Beeb

So sorry for your loss! I know how that feels and I'm thinking of you.

WTG O, you are JUDDD

And thanks everyone, the hugs are wonderful right now!

Thank you Beeb.

[babykinz]

oropendola Grats~

((((( ))))) to anyone thats needs it.... Big loving full hearted hugs.

[sunday]

Beeb & Shelbyla~ I am sorry that either of you are going through tough times! Wishing you much love!

I am having the toughest DD today and I always love DD! I think it could have something to do with the UD yesterday and also I forgot to have protein 1st thing this morning.

I am going to end my day early this evening! Good night's sleep should be helpful!

[northandcold23]

Originally Posted by oropendola

Onederland today! Yes, yes, yes!
JUDDD and the support in this group rocks!

A Big WOOHOOOOO to you!!!! That is great!

[northandcold23]

Beeb and Shelbyla - hugs to both of you.