^~^ SOUTH BEACH VETS - Week of April 14th ^~^

[tinatina]

Originally Posted by PghMarsha

Tina - Tell me, how can Cindy lose points when she has the clipboard??? It's fixed, you know? BTW, did you ever get those cranberries? I found a crockpot recipe for steel-cut oatmeal w/dried cranberries & dried apricots that sounds yummy. I just got to find the NS cranberries. Oh, I called the dr today to get a thyroid test. His nurse called me back and I bet she thinks I'm nuts!!! She sounded a little strange so we'll see what happens. Otherwise, I have to wait til July!
Gotta run, more work just showed up. sigh Have a good evening if I don't make it back.

I did get the cranberries. I wasn't impressed. I was expected them to be like "craisans" minus the sugar. NOPE! They are dried like dried flowers. You can crumble them up into powder. I did put them in some oatmeal and they were good, but I don't think I will be ordering them again. I was gonna call the place I ordered them from and ask if they have them like craisans, but I've been procrastinating and haven't done it yet.

Good luck w/the thyroid thing!

Well we know you are strange. The nurse will figure it out!

[Radmom413]

Hey Chica's!

Another day at work.....started out with my 9:30 appointment showing up at 8:00! Told our reception area to tell them I was in a meeting, which I was off to, and their appt wasn't until 9:30!

I can't even remember my menu from yesterday, altho I know it was OP. But here is today's already:

2 cups of coffee
Bfast: Turkey and shredded moz/provolone, warm and melty, V8
Lunch: SB Fiesta Turkey sandwich, pepper strips, cukes
Snack: Iced SF Coffee
Dinner: Tilapia, BIG salad, 2 SB pb cookies, 5 peanut dark choco m&M's.

That should be it for the night.

DD18 is gone to a concert in a town 45 minutes away, DD20 has gone shopping with her BF, DH and I are sitting here waiting for bedtime! And I do mean to sleep.....I am SO tired!!!

[veronicka]

Hi ladies!

As usual, I am busy, busy, busy.

Today was a good eating day so far with the exception of a Vanilla Bean Frappucino at Starbucks. It was so warm today and I wanted something cold when I went with my friend, so I gave in. DH didn't last very long on Phase 1 LOL...what a bum. He's been eating the SB breakfast bars for breakfast and WG bread (sandwich) for his lunch. Oh well, at least he tried.

I'm about to pop in my Core Secrets DVD because I haven't exercised in about 3 weeks (just like Kelly ). I think I'm gonna have to dust it off first.

I'll BBL!

[Ericha2]

Ladies!

Just had a minute to check in. Been a busy day with computer problems at work.

Today's Eats:
B: ww egg, spinach, sundried tomato, feta wrap and venti no foam skinny cinnamon dolce latte
S: 1/2 pc banana bread
L: 2 devilled eggs, 1/2 pint curry chicken salad, iced venti skinny caramel latte
S: none
D: pork...no clue as to what kind yet, zuchinni/broccoli/cauliflower (depends on what kind of pork).
S: nsa fudgesicle

water: not enough...48 oz so far
exercise: today is my day off

Last night I made the wise decision to stay up until 1:30am finishing the book I was reading. I am so out of it today! Hence the 2 venti coffees today...I needed that caffine.

I'm going to try to make soup again tonight. I go home every night with the best intentions of getting stuff done and it NEVER happens!

Cindy - I don't think you have to worry about losing points...none of us would be here if it weren't for you! Oh, and WTG on the early morning walk!

To all you coffee drinkers - can you suggest a good but inexpensive (say $40) coffee maker? Mine is dying a slow death.

Neesie - As you can tell from my menus, I'm not a coffee-holic as much as a Starbucks-aholic. So I'm probably the worst one to ask. I spend $40 every 2 weeks on coffee. I really should buy a darn coffee pot myself. Let me know what you end up with. My ankle is doing just fine now...thanks for your concern. When I was on tour with the children's theater group in 1998 one of my cast members "fell" off her platform flip-flop while playing frisbee in a hotel parking lot and broke her foot. That was an interesting experience.

Dani - WTG!!! Now send that whoosh fairy over my way!

Tina - I've been having the same munchie problem lately, too. Why do we do this to ourselves? That's the thing we need to figure out! Hopefully we can get over this hurdle together. Ready? One...two...three...JUMP!

Kelly - OMG!!! I was jumping up and down on the bed and screaming when the winner was announced! I am so happy!!! They all looked so great! My goal is to get to about Kelly's size. I still have so far to go, though!

Marsha - Hang in there, lady! Only 1 more day to the weekend!

Gotta run but I'll try to check back in later. If not, have a great night! I'll see you all tomorrow to wi for the weekend challenge. Can you believe it'll be Friday already?!?

[Danipower714]

Ericha- I will share the Whoosh fairy w/you!

Cindy- Sorry work was so crazy...hope tomorrow's a better day!

Tina- That stinks about those cranberries.

Neesie- Didn't you say the chicken bomb was on bread? If not, then I could have it!

Marsha- I'm with you...no way I could walk at 5:45! Cindy has WILLPOWER!

to anyone I missed.

Just did an hour of callanetics. Feeing good, but sore. Today's eating went well.

B: 2 pieces canadian bacon, 1 HB egg
S: string cheese
L: salad w/grilled chicken, chick peas, italian dressing
S: 15 almonds
D: boneless buffalo chicken (no breading) celery, green peppers, blue cheese dressing
S: SF popsicle

Have a good night!

[Radmom413]

Ok girls; you are making me feel way better than I should.

I really need to start doing some weight training.....now when I start that on a regular basis, you can give me kudo's.

I think - nope, I know, that TOM is around the corner; I have the munchies BAD!!!!

[kmh123]

HI beachers!! Tomorrow is friday!! What are everyone's plans for the weekend?

today=off plan. But it was a "planned" off plan so its okay. I usually plan for 1 off plan day a week if I need it. It has been working pretty well. I will be getting in a great workout tomorrow to make up for it too. Today was another busy day which is why i am just now checking in. You know that nice weather I was talking about yesterday...well today is the total opposite! It was cloudy cold and rainy all day But the good news is that the warm weather should be back for the weekend

Dani: You are doing awesome!! The weight just seems to be falling right off you!

Cindy: Good for you for your EARLY walk!! good luck on the weight training..i it

Tina and Marsha: Some girls on another SB board I used to go to were buying bags of cranberries and making them "dried" themselves. I think they said it turned out well. Do you want me to find the info for ya?

Ok so I think I have my menu planned out for tomorrow so I will go ahead and post it:

Breakfast: baked oatmeal, cottage cheese
Lunch: chicken salad, 1% milk
Snack: apple w/npb
Dinner: cheeseburger bunless, big salad
Snack: yogurt and berries

Exercise: Weight Training workout

[Neesie 2x]

Hello again!
This'll be quick - Sox are at Yankees again!

Marsha - I have the back up clipboard - it's all about checks and balances - can't let one person have all the power! I'm almost in the gym at 5:45 (I get there at 6) - get your butt outta bed girl!

Cindy - watch out girl - you can lose points too - read my post to Marsha! I checked out the coffee maker and that's exactly what I'm looking for. I'll have to look for it at BB&B - I have a 20% coupon.

Kelly - so glad your training is going well too! How's the baby? I've been meaning to ask you - are things shaking alot out your way? I heard you were having earthquakes off shore lately.

Menu change:
Dinner was chicken bomb and cole slaw - stayed away from a 2nd grain.

BTW - I used that diabetic brown sugar for my baked oatmeal and it was yummy but it's sugar alcohols which can get your tummy rumbling - among other thing!

'Gnight ladies!
Neesie

[veronicka]

Hi ladies, I'm baaaack!

I just did my 45 min Core Secrets DVD and it nearly kicked my butt, but I prevailed, LOL. It felt like forever since I'd done it. I feel much better now that I have. I had class today and then I went to the mall to get my hair trimmed & conditioned and to shop around. I just bought a cute zip up short-sleeved sweater at Old Navy so that I'll have something to throw on when DH & I go out at night now that the weather is warming up. A friend of mine invited me to a bachelorette party on Sat because she doesn't want to go alone. I agreed to go, but I really don't feel like it. Oh well, I guess it'll be good to get out and spend some time with her before I move, and DH can have a "man-night" with his friend. DH is now telling me that we're gonna have to buy a 2nd car now that we're moving to Texas because he will no longer be recruiting, so he won't have his government vehicle anymore. I'm not thrilled because that means that I will have to look for a job as soon as we get there. Darn! LOL..I like not working when I go to school.

I've been doing well on phase 1 lately and even though I said I wouldn't weigh in till friday for the weekend challenge, I just couldn't help myself. I jumped on my cheap-o scale nekked and it read 170 Something must be wrong with the scale because that would mean I've lost 4 lbs since Friday. I would love for it to be true, but I'm quite sure it's not. I'll try to weigh in at the gym tomorrow.

Neesie: That chicken bomb sounds delish!

Cindy: I haven't gone to work out at 545 am in almost 4 years! You and DD have great will power!

Dani: Woohoo GF! You keep on rockin!!

to everyone else! There's more I wanted to say to each of you but I just can't remember. I am so tired!

[heahyou00]

Good Evening Gals,
I am sitting here watching Tennis that i had on my TIVO. Serena Williams is losing, she took a major fall, its been a crazy match. I am waiting for Survivor to come on, another one of my fav shows.
Anyway, I did really well eating today, I am done for the day and too stuffed for dessert even. That doesnt happen to me very often.
I am so excited, I got my shipment of all the products I ordered from Netrition, so I am going to do major baking this weekend, I cant wait. I have ran out of snacks and desserts anyway, so its time to make more. I am going to make a Tres Leches cake, I have a recipe for a yellow cake and then its 3 different kinds of milk you dump over the cake and let it sit all night in the fridge and then top w/cool whip, so we will see how the lower carb version turns out. I will let you guys know. I am also going to make a strawberry/rhubarb pie at some point.
Well I need to get the baby to bed, he is way tired,


Kelly

[lilymo]

Good morning girls
It's been a busy week with work, I usually go in at 8:30 but due to someone being on vacation (in Paris! I'm so jealous ) I've been going in at 6:30 all week and will next week too. I'm so tired (wahhhh ) I did make it to Curves yesterday and def plan on walking today.
Went out for chinese last night with DH and DS16, I did so so. I had mostly teriyaki chicken but did indulge in two crab rangoons and two almond cookies. *sigh* sad thing is, it wasn't even that good! Oh well. The scale says I'm down one pound this morning I'll try hard not to weigh until next friday.
My daughter is home next week from college so she'll walk with me and/or go to Curves with me, can't wait to see her!
Menu for yesterday:
B- 1 minute muffin made with sf maple syrup YUM
S- strawberries and cottage cheese
L- 2 pieces of corned beef, wedge of laughing cow
S-
D- chinese food, diet pepsi

Kelly! that cake sounds so good, I'd love the recipe please, the one that sits all night with milk on it? I have to try some new recipes next week. I too should put in and order to Netrition. I think I will.

tata for now...

[Radmom413]

Morning!

Just a drive by, and I will be back later from work!

[tinatina]

It's morning Beach Peeps!

yesterdays eats:
b - egg cream
l - turkey on ww w/lots of veggies from subway
s - taco soup
d - taco salad, w/salsa, lf sc, and ff mozzerella
s - nsa klondike

The weather here is supposed to be close to 80 degrees! I even have sandals on today! I am in dire need of a pedicure so I hope noone pays to close attention to my nasty feet!

Marsha - See I knew that Cindy could lose points!

Renee - WTG on the lb! I don't care much for chinese food, but I love the crab ragoons! mmmmmmmm

Kelly - Let us know how your baking turns out. I am way more open to trying new things since I have been doing SB. How's the baby feeling?

Vero - How much longer do you have before you can graduate school? Working and going to school STINKS! I did it from the time I was a junior in high school until I finished the technical training I did. I don't want my kids to ever have to do it. to you!

Kristi - I haven't been able to find fresh cranberries. I was going to try to dry them myself. Where are your peeps getting them?

Ericha - Let's get over this hurdle! WE CAN DO IT!

to all the other beachers!

BBL!

[Neesie 2x]

Hi Girls!
Fly-by to post my menu and get my points!

Menu:
B: Coffee / broc-cheese quiche
S: LSV8
L: chicken bomb on ww wrap
S: chocolate mousse
D: grilled chicken salad / dressing / 1% milk
S: NSA fudgesicle

Gotta fly!
Neesie

[Danipower714]

Checking in for my points! Weight was the same this morning. Have a great day everyone!

WOOHOO Vero!

[Reg]

Hello Beachers !!

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to check on me on the Weight Watchers thread !! It was so nice to see you gals !!

I'm doing well with the plan.........maybe a bit too obsessive at times, but as you can see, it's working for me.

Hopefully one day I'll be able to return to a lower carb way of life as carbs make me a little nuts and I tend to snack more when I eat them (no surprise there).

I'm currently on vacation in Florida and we are getting ready to do some sight seeing today. When I get home next week, I'll spend some more time with you.

I hope everyone is doing well !! Have a great weekend, all !!

Jaq....I love your dress.......you look beautiful !!

eta: there's a very scary before picture in my gallery called "work in progress" if you're interested

[veronicka]

Good morning ladies!

Reg: Wow, you look amazing!!! Congrats to you!

Kelly: OMG, I LOVE tres leches cake. I haven't had any in about 3 or 4 years. They used to make a delicious one at my fave Mex restaurant back home. Please do share the recipe with us.

Tina: I hear ya on the pedicure; I need one too. I'm so self-conscious about my feet.

Dani: Thanks, but I'm not sure you should congratulate me yet because my scale is really cheap and sometimes it can be very nice to me . I'll have to go weigh in at the gym later today.

Renee: Gosh, a vacation in Paris; I would be jealous too! How are you liking Curves?

Yesterday's menu:
B: none
L: c. of cheddar/broccoli soup & 1/2 grilled chicken ceasar salad, no croutons
S: leftover grilled chicken breast w/ SB ranch
D: chicken ceasar salad, no croutons

Yesterday's exercise: 45 mins Core Secrets DVD

As usual, I have a lot to do today, including: requesting transcripts from all the universities I've attended, finishing up work for my group activity, cleaning my house, going grocery shopping, and hitting the gym (among many other things of course) . I can't wait for my life to settle down. Anyway, have a great OP day everyone!

to Cindy, Neesie, Marsha, Elizabeth, Kristi, and anyone I missed!

[tinatina]

leaving at 3 today to get a haircut, and run some errends!

[Radmom413]

Peeking in again to say hi!

Am hoping to get outta here early to, today, Tina - debating about grocery shopping, or getting a movie and curling up with that. DH isn't home until late tonight due to sales meeting and dinner - and who does that on a Friday night?

[Danipower714]

I'm on vacation! I'm on vacation! I'm on vacation! (Can you tell I'm excited? )

I had a good day at work. We took the students outside for an hour this afternoon and it was a great, sunny day. It felt like 75 or 80 degrees! The male teachers and students played touch football and myself, the other female teachers and students laid out in the sun. I'm a little pink but not burned! We then made ice cream sundaes with the kids (and I ate a little one )

I just got home and I'll be off for the next 9 days. I have lots of fun things planned this week and I can't wait!

Have a good day Vets!

[PIR8LUVR]

Checking in so I can get my points

It is BEAUTIFUL here today! My friend Karen and I went to Moe's and ate on the patio. I'm stuck at work. Brad is off, but is supposed to be working on a paper. I'm not sure what our plans are for the weekend. I'm thinking baseball tomorrow.

Have a good weekend!

[Danipower714]

Elizabeth, Moe's as in Moe's Mexican Burritos? I love that place! " to Moes!!!" It's absolutely gorgeous here today too!