2009 IS OUR YEAR TO SHINE - January Edition

[jfarmer1]

thanks magicmom
if i dont have a strainer can i just get that white thing in the egg out with a fork? I do that anywway it kinda grosses me out!

[Magicsmom]

Originally Posted by jfarmer1

thanks magicmom
if i dont have a strainer can i just get that white thing in the egg out with a fork? I do that anywway it kinda grosses me out!

Yeah, I guess you could, but if you think you're going to be making custard regularly, it's worth getting one. I sure wouldn't want to have to try those pesky things with a fork. There's four eggs per batch.

[LBishop]

Originally Posted by Magicsmom

Baked Spinach

1 8 oz pkg of cream cheese
2 10 oz. pkgs frozen spinach
1 stick butter
1 package onion soup mix

melt butter and cook spinach until it is not frozen anymore. Add cream cheese and soup mix and cook until creamy. Spray 8x8 pan with Pam or other, pour mix in and bake at 300 deg for about 40-45 minutes. Can add parm cheese or romano to it when done.

ooh yum! this sounds yummy!

[aim in Fla*working]

Originally Posted by Magicsmom

another hypothyroid here. I was first diagnosed as a teenager, but not treated properly. In 1985, I was re-diagnosed, and in 1988, an endocrinologist figured out that it's Hashimoto's. I take Armour plus Levothyroxine because Armour doesn't have enough T4 for me. I get Hashi's fog, fibromyalgia fog, carb fog, post-menopausal fog - good Lord it's a miracle I don't hurt myself!

i am hypo as well...funny...my levels are not right and i was thinking I needed to go on syntroid and cyomel for this exact reason our docs here in tampa are

[kristina]

Went to the gym! 25 minutes on the treadmill Kept it in "fat burn" zone...heartrate 107 (for my age...oooooold)

Have eaten salmon with butter, more salmon with butter, macadamias, a smallllll salad with Ranch dressing. That's it for now.

[6-R-bust-2009]

[COLOR=indigo]Hi everyone!! Wow did we get an ice storm. Over 1/4 of ice coating everything. Wow was it fun getting the car clean. Not![/COLOR]

[COLOR=indigo] Jill what a great idea to put all the recipes in one place. Is there a link? [/COLOR]

[COLOR=#4b0082]Aim~ kick that dumb old scale really really hard! So how did the mayo turn out?[/COLOR]

[COLOR=#4b0082]Shannon I sent you a my space request. Anyone else on there? If anyone wants mine I'll pm it too you[/COLOR]

[COLOR=#4b0082]Wow I was suprised to see so many members are hypo thyroid. I had some of mine killed off as a teen for being to fast. Sure wish they would have left it alone!!![/COLOR]

[COLOR=#4b0082]I totally forgot what else I had to say~ oh besides I'm dreading weigh in. I'm a water balloon. Wish tom would show but I still have a few days.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=#4b0082]Ok todays eats[/COLOR]

[COLOR=#4b0082]10am [/COLOR]
[COLOR=#4b0082] 2 big sausage pattys , eggs, cheese, bacon, micro flax wrap to make a big messy breakfast sandwich[/COLOR]

[COLOR=#4b0082]4pm[/COLOR]
[COLOR=#4b0082]2 burger patty with onion, mayo and sf catsup wrapped in lettuce[/COLOR]

[COLOR=#4b0082]4:45 pm[/COLOR]
[COLOR=#4b0082]1/4 c ricotta with pumpkin[/COLOR]

[COLOR=#4b0082]snack later[/COLOR]
[COLOR=#4b0082]??????[/COLOR]

[Magicsmom]

Originally Posted by aim in Fla*working

i am hypo as well...funny...my levels are not right and i was thinking I needed to go on syntroid and cyomel for this exact reason our docs here in tampa are

I have found that even endocrinologists are clueless. I relocated here last year and my PCP is doing a fine job, so I don't even want to find an endo. The last one I went to (in California) tried to take me off Armour, so I kicked him to the curb and went back to my regular doc.

Originally Posted by LBishop

ooh yum! this sounds yummy!

Yes, it is quite yummy! It might make a spinach lover out of your kids!

[MeekNHumble]

Thanks Katt!

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AmyB......160
LBishop......139.4
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MomToEli .....220.5
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PrettyPaula.....217...213.2
Kattbelly.......269...272
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KristinaInWa2003.....210
LoveSunshine....217
Mindy36....204.3
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Nurse Shannon...193
BeFineIn09...215
Meekness29...201
jfarmer1... dunno yet around 155-154
Avyance...216
Debbie...242

[aim in Fla*working]

.......oh meek..I like the 5 pound increments...I wanna do that

[MeekNHumble]

Originally Posted by aim in Fla*working

.......oh meek..I like the 5 pound increments...I wanna do that

Yeah, I think 5 pounds is easy to accomplish...
seeing 1..2...3...etc drove me seemed like it would take me FOREVER to reach 62 -

Looks like you will see GOAL in no time. Keep pressin

[misty1028]

Hi Meekness I'm going to weight in tonight because I'll be real busy in the morning. ya finally down 2lbs Tried eating really clean and it paid off. I should have blown dried my hair before I weighed my self could have been a pound lighter


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PrettyPaula.....217...213.2
Kattbelly.......269...272
Dbunny.........?
Intellect917...154
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LoveSunshine....217
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Nurse Shannon...193
BeFineIn09...215
Meekness29...201
jfarmer1... dunno yet around 155-154
Avyance...216
Debbie...242

Todays menu!
B-2 poached eggs on ham slice
L-sliced vegi and ranch dip
D-steak,salad and roasted cauliflower
S-not sure yet--if any

[Magicsmom]

Today's menu:

B: 1 cup egg custard
L: 2 hot dogs, Heinz One Carb Ketchup, onions
D: (will be) Filet mignon, green beans, butter
S: 1 cup egg custard

[jfarmer1]

well i am on my last water!

had a very filling dinner at 7 pm
hamburger patty with oinion
2 oppsie rolls
lc ketchup,mustard, and dill pickle
fried jicama

I made the coconut pie on the recipe suggestion board.. Its in the fridge settingup... i hope that i can snack on it instead of candies with sugar alcoholsin them!

oh michelle i never thought about a link: try this

January our time to shine 2009 challenge recipe book

[Amyb1569]

Magic..
Can I come for dinner? Yummy..

[aim in Fla*working]

jfarmer!!! I LOVE IT! the recipe link is brilliant!

[Magicsmom]

Originally Posted by Amyb1569

Magic..
Can I come for dinner? Yummy..

Anytime, Amy!

[aim in Fla*working]

Magicsmom...I wanna come to for an egg custard..I see you live in the Emerald City...I have my own TOTO ( I own a Cairn terrier) so can I come??

[Magicsmom]

Originally Posted by aim in Fla*working

Magicsmom...I wanna come to for an egg custard..I see you live in the Emerald City...I have my own TOTO ( I own a Cairn terrier) so can I come??

Actually, it's not as exotic as it sounds. Emerald City is another name for Seattle. I don't actually live in Seattle itself, but across Puget Sound to the West of it. It's considered the boonies. ETA: Yes, do come, and pick Amy up on the way.

[aim in Fla*working]

........... Darn. I wanted to see the Wizard!

[chocoholic1]

Originally Posted by 6in2007

[COLOR=indigo]Hi everyone!! Wow did we get an ice storm. Over 1/4 of ice coating everything. Wow was it fun getting the car clean. Not![/COLOR]
]

We got a bunch of ice here too.....I would almost rather have snow....what weird winter it has been so far...We have already seen a hefty dumping for this early in the winter.

Where are you located?

[Magicsmom]

Originally Posted by aim in Fla*working

........... Darn. I wanted to see the Wizard!

Not to worry, we don't need him. It's a quaint little Harbor town.

[NurseShannon]

my DH just made the best chicken salad....yummo!!!!
I have done good today!

[MeekNHumble]

Thanks for posting Misty!

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chocoholic.....275
AmyB......160
LBishop......139.4
Jimzgrl........215.8
MomToEli .....220.5
Magicsmom.......236
Misty2028...142.6...140.02
PrettyPaula.....217...213.2
Kattbelly.......269...272
Dbunny.........?
Intellect917...154
LAGeekMom...241.5
KristinaInWa2003.....210
LoveSunshine....217
Mindy36....204.3
whatwagon...183
Nurse Shannon...193
BeFineIn09...215
Meekness29...201
jfarmer1... dunno yet around 155-154
Avyance...216
Debbie...242

[Debrat3]

Originally Posted by Magicsmom

another hypothyroid here. I was first diagnosed as a teenager, but not treated properly. In 1985, I was re-diagnosed, and in 1988, an endocrinologist figured out that it's Hashimoto's. I take Armour plus Levothyroxine because Armour doesn't have enough T4 for me. I get Hashi's fog, fibromyalgia fog, carb fog, post-menopausal fog - good Lord it's a miracle I don't hurt myself!

Wow Terry you could be my twin. You just quoted me to a T! I take the exact same medication. I need to read up more oh Hashi's. Even though I have been said to have it I don't quite understand it.

[MomToEli]

Originally Posted by Magicsmom

Look MomToEli, no nuts today! That's me taking pity on you and sharing your pain.

Terry, you are a true friend

[LoveSunshine]

Hey, everyone! This thread is SUPER busy.. I am trying to catch up on everything!

Menu today:
Breafkast : 2 eggs scrambled w/ cheese
Lunch: Bunless burger w/ cheddar cheese and mayo
Dinner: Broccoli, green beans, mushrooms and Lemon Pepper Salmon
Snack: Cream cheese muffin, slice of cheese, Atkins shake

I think the Atkins shakes may be causing me to have cravings... does anyone have any experience with this?

And I also feel SO bloated and it's nowhere near that TOM for me, and I drank a TON of water today... what's up with the bloating??

[Amyb1569]

Hey I did not have nuts either...LOL

[Amyb1569]

When I do shakes...they make me want something sweet a while later...I finally had to give them...Maybe we could use them as a snack. Do you ever add anything in your shakes?

[Magicsmom]

Originally Posted by Debrat3

Wow Terry you could be my twin. You just quoted me to a T! I take the exact same medication. I need to read up more oh Hashi's. Even though I have been said to have it I don't quite understand it.

Hashi's is an autoimmune disorder, which means your immune system is in the process of destroying it. The long you've had it, the smaller your thyroid is. My doctor in CA likened a Hashi's gland to a campfire. There are sections of a fire that flare up, then die down and that part of the fire is done. That's why it's so hard to regulate people who have Hashi's. You have flares and die-off going on all the time. The flares tend to skew your blood work. It's important to have a doctor who knows about Hashi's and that it's not typical hypo-thyroidism.

[Magicsmom]

Originally Posted by Amyb1569

When I do shakes...they make me want something sweet a while later...I finally had to give them...Maybe we could use them as a snack. Do you ever add anything in your shakes?

That is what happens to me when I drink the sugar free lattes from a local espresso stand. I think it sets me up for cravings later.