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[Denise78]

Glad you found that callenetics class, YH. Can you change your Curves day? Or do you have to make appts at your Curves? I'm going to try to put a couple of days in between my Curves visits and see if that helps my aches/pains any. I was really sore on Wed.

I am the poor one in my family too, me and my mother both. Father, sister, brother are all wealthy. They all went to college and worked their way up the corporate ladder. Dad retired to luxury house on golf course in Florida at age 57, lucky him. Mom and I, on the other hand, married for love. See where that got us!

Those Toufayan low-carb wraps are good. Today I cooked up a shaved steak along with some cabbage and swiss cheese for lunch and stuffed all that melted goodness in a low-carb pita. Oh was that ever tasty!!

Fruit can be eaten on SB but you have to wait till Phase 2 (third wk of plan) and limit portions. I personally do not have much fruit in my diet only because I have Diabetes and it raises my sugars. Otherwise I would definitely be eating it everyday, esp. if I lived in Florida where I could get all that fresh fruit. You are so lucky!

Pork roast sounds delicious. Leftovers will be good on salads & on the wraps. I think you are cooking up some really yummy foods, YH.

Snow has finally stopped. Have a couple of inches on the ground. I will pack some up & mail it to you. You can have it all.

Goldfish sound good right about now.

D

[yellowhair11]

Can you freeze the wraps or do they stay good pretty long ? The shaved steak sounds yummy. My pork roast turned out real good for once, lots of fresh garlic, made potatoes and peas too, I just had the peas. The only days I can go to Curves because of my hours/their's is Tues. Thur. and Sat. But I will check the Callanetics class out if I have the energy and I could do Curves twice a week.

AM - nothing
Lunch - Shrimp cocktail and apple
Dinner - Roast pork and peas.

Snacks - hope im good but im in a snackin mode. I got the goldfish, two diff. flavors of the quaker cakes I have not tried, its terrible - I am thinking about these snacks like a little kid all day

I looked up olives on WW - no problem with those, another new item I can get.

[Denise78]

It must be in the air today -- all this snacking or thinking about it. Had some olives and almonds earlier this morning. I sliced up some pepperoni & cheese for dh and me this afternoon (did not go overboard on the pepperoni but I had to have a few slices). Now I am having a bran cracker w/soy p'nut butter. I keep thinking...if I eat all this stuff now, what I am going to have left for later??!! I may have to go to bed at 8 pm.

I've frozen the wraps and had good luck but they also do last a good time in the refrig. Don't think you should leave them out tho.

Did you try that new cheese yet? Let me know how it is, never had that kind of Laughing Cow but would like to. I've resolved myself that most food that is good for you is going to cost more.

We've been watching marathons of I Love Lucy and Cops all day long. I took a little nap till ds2 called & said he was off the computer & that woke me up.

D

[Teresa3]

Hi, Gals--

Hey, D, if you and dh like Cops, have you ever watched Reno 911 on the Comedy channel? It's a silly, (and often gross) version of Cops, but sometimes hilarious. But you have to have a bawdy sense of humor! It's usually too weird for me, but dh thinks it's a riot.

I love to watch the old reruns of the Andy Griffith show, and Mary Tyler Moore, when I can find them. I wish life could really be like that! But I suppose it would get tedious after awhile.

What will you put inside the wraps, YH? I look at your menu and it doesn't seem like you eat very much at all! I'd be starving if I only ate as much as you, but that's why you're losing and I'm not! BTW, what exactly is a fruiti?

Your nosy neighbor is funny--sounds like she keeps a close eye on you! I have no idea what I'd do with a nosy neighbor; everybody here pretty much keeps to themselves. But we did have a weird, nasty woman who kept screaming at dh and threatening him when he took the dog for a walk, telling him it was not legal to let her go potty on the strip of grass between the sidewalk and the street (which is city-owned, not anybody's yard, and certainly not hers, not even close). All the city requires is that you pick up after your dog, which we always do, and we explained that to her, but she insisted that was not the case and was hiding out behind trees taking pictures of him and would yell at him every time he went out with Poodie. He'd always try to be civil to her, to no avail; and I got sick of him coming home all upset; so I marched down there, knocked on her door, and told her in many raised tones and perhaps unpleasant words that she better leave my dh alone or else! Apparently I scared the bejeezus out of her, because he's never heard from her since!

Oops--got to go check the chicken roasting in the oven! TTYL, T.

[Denise78]

Teresa, you're cooking this wkd too? I loved roasted chicken.

Well I did eat on plan this wkd, staying around 1200 calories both days, but I snacked a lot more than I wanted to. It's just so hard with dh and ds2 around all day. I know I'll do much better during the week when I am alone. Never mind that watching tv all day does me in....all those darn food commercials!!

Corrisann, I made your buffalo chicken for ds2 and me tonight. Scarfed it right up. We both love it. Dh had his leftover jambalaya and a polish dog as he's not too fond of chicken. I made some sugar-free jello too.

Today's menu:

B-2 scrambled eggs, spinach, 2 veggie sausage links, coffee
S-10 almonds, 3 olives, pickled garden salad
L-shaved steak, cabbage, 1 sl swiss cheese on low-carb pita
S-3 sl cheddar cheese, 3 sl pepperoni, bran cracker w/soy p'nut butter
D-buffalo chicken, lettuce w/low-carb dressing
S-sf jello, bran cracker

T, I have seen that Reno 911 on the guide, but never watched it because I'm pretty sure it's not anything I'd like. I don't like slapstick comedy at all. Dh loves that kind of stuff tho. I am more into reality tv shows and sitcoms. Cops and cooking shows are about the only reality shows I can talk dh into watching with me, although he has been known to suffer thru Big Brother with me on occasion. We like to watch TV Land --- they have all those old shows, I Love Lucy, Andy Griffith, Bev Hillbillies. I loved Mary Tyler Moore but haven't seen it in yrs. I could always relate to Rhoda and her weight problems! We watch Two & A Half Men, Everyone Loves Raymond, King of Queens, those kinds of sitcoms.

I cannot imagine you raising your voice or using unpleasant words, T. You seem so sweet & innocent! I don't like confrontations and won't seek them out, but if cornered, believe me...I can hold my own. Dh can attest to that.

YH, I hope you did okay with the snacks tonight. Did you get into the goldfish?? You had me thinking about them all afternoon.

Ds2 is off to a Leadership Academy tomorrow and then to State FFA competitions Wed afternoon to Fri night. So he only goes to school on Tues & Wed this week. He is not unhappy about that. I won't go to State FFA because it involves a LOT of walking thru the state capitol bldgs, up & down lots of stairs, walking around the city of Lincoln. Parking is difficult so they walk everywhere and there's no way I could keep up so I don't even try, plus I'm sure ds2 doesn't want MOM going on every trip with him.

I hope roads are ok tomorrow so we can go to Curves. Haven't been since Wed and I need to get back in the swing of things.

Hope everyone had a great wkd! D

[yellowhair11]

Have not seen the Reno 911 either but ill check it out, BF would probably like. I used to like those old Benny Hill smutty humour shows but have not seen them on a listing . I would die to be June Cleaver and date Barney FifeI liked Rhoda too- she wrote a book about getting old and fat, Don't call me Mam, it was pretty funny. I had a dog spy nut too, I put a big pile of doo on her doorstep finally and it stopped. Yup, we better watch out for T ! I am an extremely tolerent person, very laid back but when I've finally had it - watch out. Not sure what ill put in the wraps, probably my deli turkey, leftover meats, scrambled eggs, its the same as 1 sl. of my whole wheat bread but i figure itwill fill me up more and it will work for a work lunch thing. Good news and bad on last nites snacks - I disliked the quaker mini kettle corn and sour cream flavors i bought, the Goldfish were good, proceeded to the pretzels and had one healthy choice ice cream sandwich. Fruiti is a chewy candy that WW sells, its like jujubees or a hard gummie bear and its only a one pt. snack. I went to the Laughing Cow site and I still don't know what Babybel light is, I did not see the wedges, cubes, or the spread at the store. Just the 6pk of the round cheese in the netting. Yup, all this food is more expensive- and the rip off on the 100 cal. packs because I can't count-control out of the big box I should eat more healthy food but then I could not snack like I do if I want to lose. Thats my downfall - the tube and snacking. Its a ritual that I look forward too all day that I would like to break.
How are you C - I still have 2 - 32" tube tv's, when I had the cell phone dilemma last week I was looking at all the georgeous tv's and the price tags !

[MI CHICK]

Woke up to rain Suppose to be rainy & 57!!!! I'm thinking that last lump of snow in my yard will melt today!!!!

Well the dog/crazy neighbors stories were great!! I do get mad when I have to clean poo out of my yard & I don't even have a dog....never thought about hanging around w/a camera scaring people OMG people are a hoot....& poo on the door step

I have a silly confession to make gal's.....one of my clients changed her hours & I have Mon's off now YEAH!!!! And right in time for nice weather. I'm so happy!!! But I have told no one of the change (well I told the office but said I didn't want to fill the slot just yet) I knew as soon as folks knew they would be trying to fill it up & I just really need some space! I cave so quick....when mom says oh boy now you can come in every Mon I can't look in her sweet face & say nope ain't coming mom, etc. Haven't even told dh cause he fills it up with hey run here & take of this that &/or the other.....is this too sneaky or what???? As you can tell I feel guilty but I really want this space.....so today I'm going to the doc's. Was going to go walk by the river but we'll see how the rain is falling after my apt. Any of you ever had sneak time that wasn't something exciting like a wonderous round of afternoon delight??

We had a great weekend! Dh rented I Legend--was good. And he rented No Country for Old Men, which I guess was a good movie in that it said different things but 2 violent action movies in a row was a bit much for me.....snacking is always such a problem w/movie time.....I love Goldfish & can never eat anything but the whole little bag so I have not bought them in a very long time.

You 2 are doing so good w/fitting in the exercising--keep it up!!! Am proud of you as that is such a big hurdle!! I am still hit & miss. Was thinking about my Walk off the lbs dvd but I'm having trouble w/my hands & don't know about the wgts part. Am gonna break down & ask doc about that too.

Well am off to shower---thank God no more legs in the air exams

[Denise78]

C, I am picturing you as Agent 99 today, sneaking off to your appts, looking both ways as you head out of the house, hat slumped low over your head, trenchcoat on.

But you are right, we always make time for others, how about a day for ourselves??!! Go enjoy it, rain or shine, just nice to take a break and not have to rush around for everyone else.

More snow thru the night. Ds2's Leadership Academy was cancelled. Late start (10 am) at the school. Doubtful I will get to Curves today. Maybe Wed and Fri as I have a power shopping to do for After Prom to buy prizes with a friend tomorrow and we'll be gone the whole day. I am meeting with another friend at 2 pm today to go over a program for sorority that we're doing Wed night. We are giving a report on the healthy benefits of fruit, certain fruits in particular, while we serve the group a fresh fruit salad with yogurt dip. Then at 4:30 today, I am judging a 4H speech contest. That should be fun! Weather permitting of course, but those things are later in the day and much closer than Curves so I'm sure I'll get to them.

I don't get too friendly with neighbors anymore. Been burned more than once so I just wave and go about my business. No socializing with them. After listening to you gals' stories, maybe that's just as well.

Hope you all have a great Monday! D

[yellowhair11]

You have a busy schedule D this week ! I wish I was attending your fruit exhibit - what fruit should I be eating that im not - I luv raspberries but too dang expensive, they want 4.00 for one pomegranite at the store. The 4 H speech judging should be fun - that reminds me of the Wisconsin State Fair that I just love. No good state fairs in Fl. I hated that public speaking class tho I did get an A on a pet peeve speech i did on nose picking, for real, had a mannequin pickin her nose

C - I am sooo jealous - Secret Mondays offI think you need to keep this under your hat as long as possible. You deserve it ! Why are you going to the doc ? What did he say - we want a full report ! I hope you had a good secret day off - we wont tell. You are still suppose to go to that GYN too ! Geez, we got a real Secret Agent now.

Betty Crocker at work gives me a Giant pc. of this lemon type zillion calorie dessert she made - I took one bite - then I followed D's instructions to take it home for BF or S3 - now I got this thing on my kitchen counter taunting me. I thought of D scolding me when I was ready to round file

I am very tired today- back acting up again - up since 145am-so im going to relax.

Every year on April Fool's I coat the toilet seat with vaseline. BF goes ballistic every year and he can never remember its April's Fool's Day. I can't wait to get yelled at on the phone tommorrow

[Denise78]

Too funny with the toilet seat, YH. I vaseline the doorknobs and that drives my family crazy. I will try to remember the back doorknob tonight after dh has gone to bed. Will kill him when he goes for that 4:30 am cigarette and can't get the door open. I will vaseline ds2's bathroom doorknob too. I love April Fools.

My mother would be so proud that you didn't waste any food. Just don't you touch that dessert!!!

I am doing great today with my eating. I knew it was just a matter of turning the tv off and getting dh and ds2 out of the house.

Fruits -- strawberries improve memory function and help with rheumatoid arthritis, pineapple helps when you have a cold by loosening mucus and suppressing coughs, blueberries promote urinary tract health & maintains healthy vision & night vision, cantaloupes are very good about preventing cataract probs, to name just a few.

Well the roads are clear now so I will be judging that speech contest. We have state and county fairs every yr. Fun!

D

[Denise78]

Back from the 4H speech contest. I didn't realize I was the ONLY judge! Lots of fun but very hard to pick the winners, especially the ones to go to Regionals. These kids worked really hard. Ages were 5 to 12. Oh the little ones were sooo adorable, all dressed up with their hair slicked back and big smiles on their faces. They asked me if I would be willing to travel to different counties to judge other contests and they'd pay my mileage. I told them it depended on how far it was. Some of these counties are 2 hours away!

I've eaten on plan today, no snacking so far.

Today's menu:

B-buffalo chicken w/lettuce on low-carb pita, coffee
L-cabbage, mozzarella cheese
D-boneless, skinless baked chicken, lettuce w/low-carb dressing, sf jello

Ds2 was disappointed to come home & find out I ate the last of the buffalo chicken. He really loves that stuff. I will have to make it again soon.

Tomorrow my friend & I are power shopping for After Prom prizes and awards, leaving at 8 am to go Wal-Mart and other stores that are 2 hours away. We probably won't get home till night time. She is a skinny energetic friend, one that is go, go, go! Hope I can keep up with her. At least lunch will be easy -- she always chooses salads!

--- D

[Teresa3]

Sounds like you are having so much fun, D! This must mean you are feeling better; you were pretty tired around the time you had to make all those cupcakes--glad you are able to get out and about and do all these interesting things! And at the same time be good about the eating--hooray! Whenever I do anything stimulating, or depressing, it's always cause to eat! When is the prom?

Corrisann, I agree w/YH that you should definitely hang on to your day off and keep it to yourself as long as possible! We never get enough time for ourselves, and although I don't know why it has to be so hard to say no to people, it is, so I hope you are able to keep your day off just for you. Glad you finally got a chance to go to the doctor yourself, too, instead of caring for and taking clients when you needed a turn! Hope you can get some relief for your hands!

YH, did you heave that zillion calorie lemon thing into the round file? Why do people do these things to us? Congrats for not caving!

D, thanks for the info on the fruit--it's great to know there is actually something good tasting out there that's healthy for you! Hope you had fun shopping today.

I had a decent dinner tonight--trying to eat more vegetables, so got some Chinese food. Just sauteed veggies w/tofu, and an eggplant dish. No rice. Had a guest for dinner, so it wasn't just dh and me; that was fun for a change. Hope y'all had a great day! T.

[yellowhair11]

You did great on the chinese food T, thats tough, no rice. S3 orders chinese alot but I just skip at this point. What an exciting day you will have shopping T = what kind of prizes and for what, when s3 went to prom here it cost a fortune i remember, but its a diff. lifestyle with the young people here - lots of parent's money and when your the poor one not fun. S. Florida is a terrible place to raise kids and I always regretted moving here. Your menu was excellent D !

I see the lemon thing vanished this am-good. I went to bed early-I am hoping I have the energy-less aches to go to the night Callanetics class today .

AM - Kiwi and cantelope
Drink potion

Lunch - Shrimp and a greens salad.

Dinner - Leftover Pork roast and cabbage ( spanish rice for guys )

Snack - Fruiti and 3 mini quaker cakes ( still dislike the new flavor ) ill toss or keep so I eat less and can pretend thats all there is

Exercise - none - went to bed at 700pm

[yellowhair11]

Just a quick hello - Im exhausted but going to make the drive to the Callanetics class tonite, I even stopped and bought a top n bottoms on the way home as it says to wear something comfortable and FORM FITTINGNow I have a zillion clothes but would not be able to find anything. In the callanetics tapes the people are in one piece leotard outfits I am sure to be the oldest and most out of shape in the class.

[Teresa3]

Aw, YH, I bet you won't be the oldest or the most out of shape in that class! It sounds like fun, too, an adventure. That's a real commitment you are making to drive all that way. But I imagine you'll learn the right way to do the exercises and then you can do them at home with more confidence. Anyway, it's got to be fun to go do exercise with other women!

D, what's up with you today? Hope you're doing OK; it's so unusual not to hear from you all day!

C, wondering how your doctor appointment went? What did they say about your hands? Did you get the SB book? I looked for mine and couldn't find it; I guess I got rid of it a while back. But as I recall, the first 2 weeks are pretty much like Atkins. I know you can start with Phase 2 if you like, but I can't remember exactly what's allowable on that. Hope it's been going well for you.

I should get back to posting meals to try to get myself back in line. I weighed today, and I'm up 7 lbs. Not good.

B - spinach, egg yolk, ham, lc flax seed toast w/butter
L - salad w/melon, few dried cranberries, turkey, r. beef, salami
D - leftover Chinese mixed vegetables, eggplant, chicken
S - 1/2 pc. olive bread w/liverwurst

TTYL everyone! T.

[MI CHICK]

Man you need to toss folks out just so you have time & space to sort all those clothes YH!!! Think of the treasures that are buried in a pile that you have forgotten about LOL!! Comfortable & form fitting....well that's a joke... if you made it to class I hope you enjoyed & it relaxed you!! Maybe help you sleep better too! Your menu for today looks good--more like real meals being consumed--might help you with the nite time snacking.
So how was the power shopping D?? You must be pooped tonight! The judging sounds like fun but I agree that I wouldn't want to be the only judge! I got more ck breasts so I need to get that buffalo ck made again. Was filling & really stuck to my ribs so to speak.
The doc confirmed my fears--have carpal tunnel in both hands. Can't say I was surprised, just was hoping that I could continue to pretend that my hands aren't working right. She put me on a dose of steroids (one of the side effects is gaining wgt....I know all of you have had to deal w/this issue around many meds) & I went & got measured for & picked up those hand braces for nite. Don't think I had them tight enough last nite so I'll do a little firmer tonight. Go back Mon for my physical. She said that the drugs/braces/therapy might get me back into a good place for another 2yrs. Have to go see the hand doc at some point but I want to do this first.
Dh just listened & nodded a couple times thru the whole speel until I said I should probably reduce my hours while my hands heal. Then he actually stopped what he was doing & gave me such a look. He never said anything but it made me mad & hurt my feelings at the same time. He makes enough for us to live off of & I know that he just feels antsy around the MI economy & my working makes him feel more secure. But I don't want to have permanently crippled hands either.....dh's....sometimes ya just don't know what to do with 'em......feel bad for people when they have to give their mates a serious diognosis' like MS.....has your dh managed to handle it ok D? Two of my clients that have it have supportive mates but the one gal's husband just couldn't accept it & was really hard on her. I know he was staying cause they still had 2 younger kids & he was so mean to her. Like she got it & screwed up her own life just to mess up his--yeah right AO.....the doc's scale weighted me lighter than my home one, which is what happened before at different doc's office. Doesn't matter now but when I get to the point where my scale is saying 202 & I'm actually at 199 it will matter LOL!!!
T the chinese food sounds like you ordered pretty well. I can pass the rice just fine but I do love the egg/spring rolls...& I've never been able to get into tofu. Tried it a number of ways. Company for dinner is always nice, especially when you didn't have to cook!!
Well ladies I'm off to the kitchen to set up the a.m. coffee & pack lunches.

[MI CHICK]

I see we were posting at the same time Teresa!!
7lbs.....oh dear....that's such a bad thing!!! Please don't get discouraged & give up!!! Just keep trying to get a handle on things! Like the American Lung Assc motto says: don't quit quitting!!!

[Teresa3]

Oh, Corrisann, I am so sorry to hear about your carpal tunnel. That must be so painful! How long do you have to take steroids, and at what dose? I hope not too high. If you don't have to be on them for too long, you may not gain weight. At least low carb can be helpful in curbing appetite. And I can't believe your dh not supporting you to cut your hours! You should be able to take the amount of time off that you need to heal--I hope you will do this for yourself. On the plus side, you weigh less than you thought! That doesn't happen to very many of us!

D, I just realized you were shopping all day out of town and that's why we didn't hear from you today--hope you had a great day and are resting comfortably now. Look forward to hearing about your shopping adventure! T.

[Denise78]

What a day we had! Started out at 8 am and didn't get home till after 10 pm. It was a 2 hour ride each way and we stopped along the way to shop too. Hit 2 different KMarts, Wal-Mart, Target and lots and lots of small stores and businesses. Whew, I am wiped out. But we got tons and tons of prizes, spent about $1000 today. It's always nice to spend someone else's $$. Our prom is a week from Saturday. I am running the After Prom Party, which will run from 12:30 am to 4:00 am. Tough night but it is a really good cause -- keeps those kids off the streets and away from drinking and driving!

My friend called while I was gone and I'm sure she wants to go to Curves tomorrow but I tell ya, I can barely walk now so I know I will be bedridden tomorrow. There's just no way I'll be able to do it, especially where I have a sorority meeting tomorrow night. So I'll have to pass on Curves and get back to it either Thurs or Fri.

Eating was haphazard today. I was running late this morning so breakfast was quickly made and swallowed. We did stop at a restaurant for lunch but supper only came about because my sugars were down to 62 and it was after 8 pm and I had to insist on stopping at a grocery store to grab some pepperoni and cheese at least because I didn't trust myself to eat at a drive-thru. I needed something I could eat while driving and we still had a 2 hour ride home plus some stops along the way. Got home and I'm still only at 91 so I had to force some food down even tho I'm not really hungry now.

Today's menu:

B-1 scrambled egg, coffee
L-chicken fiesta salad (chicken, lettuce, peppers, shredded cheese, guacamole, sour cream, salsa -- no shell or tortilla chips)
D-Laughing Cow babyel rounds (3) and 15 sl pepperoni
S-1 low-carb pita, 1 sl cheese, soy p'nut butter, 1/2 cup sf pudding

Sorry to hear about your hand prob's, C. Pls do what the dr recommends and don't push yourself. You really don't want to end up crippled for the rest of your life. I'm very lucky that dh has a lot of compassion for me and my disability. I am legally disabled and cannot work and he totally understands that I have limitations. He doesn't begrudge me not working or if I am having a bad day and cannot get to the dishes or cleaning. He's helpful as far as massaging my legs & feet when I am in pain, shaving my legs, giving me pedicures, things I have a hard time doing myself. Heck, there are days that dh has to hook my bra and put my socks on me, but he does it all with a smile on his face so I am very lucky. Not to say we don't fight. Believe me, there are days when I think I could very easily trade him in! But all in all, he's a pretty decent guy and knows that I didn't choose to be disabled, that's just the way it turned out. I think it helps that I try to keep a positive attitude about my MS and try not to let it get me down. I think your dh will be fine once he realizes how serious a matter your carpal tunnel is. But if you need to vent...that's what we're here for!

YH, how was the callenetics class? I think we should have seen a pic of you in your new form-fitting outfit! Good for you for going even when you were exhausted -- awesome job!

T....7 lbs....well it happened and you've faced it and now it is time to deal with it. You've got some obstacles in front of you with the meds but that doesn't mean it's impossible to lose those 7 lbs and get back on track. Focus on eating healthy and keeping those carbs at a good balance, and the weight will start coming off. I read that any amount of movement, even if you are just jiggling in your chair or shivering, helps to burn calories, so keep that in mind. My dh asked me if I have a nervous problem now....I am always moving and shaking and bouncing around. So Teresa, if you cannot exercise, JIGGLE!!

On that note, I am going to bed! Good night Ladies! D

[MI CHICK]

Well I slept like a rock last nite--love nites when I sleep so deep! Good thing as today is my 2 client leave at 9:30 get home at 7:30 day. D after your day yesterday you should sleep like a rock too, until about 3:00 this afternoon
Prom shopping shows like it was lots of fun! And it's always great to be shoppin' on someone elses money!!
Your dinner sounds like my kind of dinner love those cheese rounds...was a good choice actually if you couldn't get a salad. Have so many cousins (married into family not direct blood line thank God) with sugar & it is such a huge thing to control!! Been kind of scary watching their battles to control it over the years.
I have loved the lock down parties they have had in the schools over the past # of years. They still can be kids & have fun but no drinking & driving. Hate the trend for after prom parties here the last few years. Parents send several couples in a limo & then after the prom the limos take the kids to hotels where a few rooms have been rented for the nite. Kids get to party all nite long. That is just saying ok get drunk & high out of your skull cause this is how you celebrate something. what the heck are these parents teaching their kids??
So did your class really relax you YH?? Hope it wasn't a class w/just a bunch of skinny minis!! In our community adult ed book they showed they had a Yoga class for plus sizes. Thought that was a good idea! I'd gotten the Pilati's (sp?) dvd a couple years back thinking it would be so easy on my joints but found I couldn't do lots of the movements as my fat got in the way was so glad I rented it & wasn't in a class in front of other gal's being embarrassed!! I have 4 things that I know work really well, but I need to actually do 'em on a regular basis to get results ya know LOL!!! Since I am on my feet moving all day long I really have spent all my energy by the end of the day....so it's a catch 22....would have more energy if I lost the wgt but the wgt holds me back from the exercise....if I sat at my job & stressed out my brain all day I would have the physical strength to do exercise after my shift. Am hoping w/less hours I can start getting in some regular time. You always feel so good afterwards!!
Well it's time to hit the shower & get out the door.
Have a safe healthly eating day ladies!!

[MI CHICK]

oh I love that just jiggle thing D!!! Laughed myself silly when I read it!!

[yellowhair11]

What a shopping marathon you had there D - I am sure you burned way more calories than a Curves trip - take it easy today. You did well with the food too. I am so happy you have a nice husband.

Sorry to hear about your carpal tunnel C ! I know 3 people that had the surgery with great success, their's was due to the computer usage. Well see what happens with the meds. Yup, I can see dh just lookin at you when you mentioned the less work hrs.

And sorry too T that you gained weight. Please try and not let it discourage you-just set it at your start weight now-post what you eat here too. We have all gained weight back.

Class report - Only two other gals and instructor last nite. Girl 1 was about 26 and in top shape-she told me she went down 3 pants sizes after 12 classes ( no weight loss because she is thin and does not need to lose) the other was an Asian lady-great shape- so hard to tell her age but she told me she has osteo ( I do also ) and a lousy back and said her bones stats are now positive and she has no more back pain. She attributes this to Callanetics and Yoga. I could do nothing in comparison to the other 2 but it was ok. I did what I could and the instructor showed me modifications. The class went 2.5 hrs. (probably because of me but it was not a problem for anyone). My form was way off-I probably never did these exercises correctly. The class is dark with candles, aromatherapy oils burning, new age music,no shoes allowed, oh and then lying in a position for 20 min. at the end while the instructor is talking about your aura, energy, pain releasing, how you deserve a good life, your center, blah, blah, all the new age stuff that im not real familiar with-I am pent up with so much stress that it was hard for me to focus but I guess this would take practice and if I could meditate-new age some of this stress away it would be wonderful. Now I want to take a yoga class. Anyway I plan on going back next week, I like it, very different and lots of personal attention. The instructor was wearing like a cape, lots of beads, dangly earrings, real wild and georgeous looking.

Tues.
am-strawberries and grapefruit
drink potion

lunch-sald w tur. breast and egg

dinner- turkey breast on low crb wrap
apple

snack- 100 cal. pack cheese nips
fruiti
glass of ff milk

[Denise78]

Yh, that class sounds like so much fun and very interesting! Wow, you are really going gung-ho and an inspiration to us all with your exercising and classes!

I plan to rest a little today but so far the phone has not stopped ringing. Lots of ladies yakking and complaining -- don't know why I am always the sounding board but I hate to turn anyone away! I need to take the phone off the hook so I can get some stuff done and then maybe put my feet up!

Well it is almost 10 am here and I have not had a chance to have breakfast yet so I better get going on that before I faint from starvation.

Have a good day ladies and I shall be back! D

[yellowhair11]

Today I have to get some sleep, the class hours did me in - then I could not sleep when i got home so only 3 hrs. last nite. Then me and 3 co workers got called on the carpet today for why no one caught missing revenue, I did not say one word because its pointless in that place, it was really the boss blaming the peons for something he should have done to look good in front of Director. The witch was screamin at em. All I seen was heads noddin and shakin, fingers pointing, and mouths moving - it did not matter - maybe that class did it - I did not even hear what they were saying - I just went to the twilight zone and did not get mad or upset like I normally would have. After it was all over I whispered "shame on you" to boss and he shuffled back to his office with his head down so you know he was guilty

So what is everybody eating today ? I just made cheeseburgers for the guys on the grill - is that enough torture

[Teresa3]

YH, you are such a crack-up! Going into the twilight zone as the result of your new age callanetics class! Probably more likely as the result of only getting 3 hrs. of sleep! But it does sound like you really enjoyed the class--are you going back? I'll be looking forward to your experiences with the yoga class, too. But honestly, 3 pants sizes? Let us know if you have that kind of result--if so, take me to the twilight zone!

What a creep for a boss--hope you don't have to put up with that again. It would have been fun to see the guy get screamed at by your favorite co-worker though. Or was she screaming at the rest of you?

D, what a shopping day you had! I'm surprised you're still standing! No way could I handle a day like that--congratulations; you're a real shopping warrior! Hope you got a chance to recover today. The after-prom party sounds like an incredible marathon; but I bet the kids will be fun. It will sure be one to remember! What kinds of things does your sorority do? I imagine that's a lot of fun, too.

You must have walked off a lot of calories shopping, D. I bet you'll see another drop this week. You know, I actually do have a "jiggling" problem when I sit down at a table in a restaurant--now I know why! It's my subconscious at work trying to keep the weight off me because it knows how much I'm about to eat!

I saw the nutritionist today. She says I should fill half my plate with vegetables (or salad), 1/4 protein and fat, and 1/4 carbs. Snacks should be a combination of carbs and protein, like a small piece of fruit and some cheese or nuts. It seems to add up to around 60 - 90 carbs per day. I don't see how I can lose weight on that, but she also says not to overeat--watch the portion sizes. Said I've probably been diabetic for some time, and I was keeping it at bay through the low carb dieting, and it just showed up recently after I was off the diet for awhile and got symptoms. I guess I will try it their way for awhile and see what happens. Take care, all. T.

B - spinach, egg yolk, ham, low carb flax seed toast
L - salad, 1 shrimp and 1 chicken enchilada, 1/2 tortilla
D - minestrone soup, sm salad, sea bass w/pesto sauce
S - almonds, smoked gouda, tangerine

[Denise78]

I am really getting tired of losing long posts!! Starting over here...

YH, I bet my turkey burgers were nowhere near as good as those cheeseburgers! Where is your menu for today? I always look foward to reading it.

Today's menu:

B-2 scrambled eggs, asparagus, coffee
L-chicken, lettuce w/low-carb dressing, 2 low-carb pitas
S-8 olives, 10 sl pepperoni, 9 cheese "crackers"
D-2 turkey burgers w/mustard & lettuce on low-carb pita
S-5 olives, 1 string cheese, 1 Laughing Cow babybel

I received my Netrition order today and I was so excited because I had ordered these cheese "crackers" that said 9 pieces were only 1 carb. Wow -- NINE pcs, what an awesome snack!! Well, I opened the little, and I mean little, bag...and yep, 9 pcs equalled 1 carb. But the pieces were the size of a DIME. No exaggeration. What a rip-off!!!

T, I wouldn't get discouraged about eating more carbs than usual. YH is living proof that low-carb eating is not the only way to lose weight. You just have to take a different approach now to control your Diabetes, that's all. I'm sure the weight will come off since it seems it will be a lower-fat diet than you are used to.

You asked what my sorority does, T. We have a few upcoming events....on April 8th we are preparing and serving breakfast at the high school to students taking assessment tests. On April 20th we are having our annual Spring Tea luncheon, where we honor a First Lady, a local woman who has done great things in the community, thru church, schools, civic groups, etc. We present her with a corsage and a gift, make a little speech about the wonderful things she has given to the community and invite her friends and family, along with other former First Ladies we have honored over the past 25 yrs, to celebrate with us. On April 23rd, we are having a trash pickup along a 2-mile stretch of highway that we adopted. On April 25th we are scrubbing and cleaning the mural on the outside of the local courthouse building. Last week we held a children's story hour at the local library where 2 of our members read stories aloud to the kids for an hour and 2 other members provided cookies. We do that every other month. We just purchased 6 new books for the town library. We are awarding a $100 scholarship to a graduating high school senior. Our sheriff has asked us to provide coffee and cookies at a self-defense seminar he is holding for the women in our community. Those are just a few of our service projects this month.

The walking yesterday really was too much for me, although it was for a good cause so I couldn't NOT do it. I suffered a lot this morning and had to have dh get me some ibuprofen and then I laid in bed for an hour before I could even get up and painfully hobble around. My feet finally felt better this afternoon and I was fine to go to my mtg tonight, but I knew I couldn't go anywhere earlier.

YH, I think I need to go to that twilight zone sometimes too!!

C, glad to hear you got a good night's sleep. Hope your 2-client day wasn't too stressful today! How did you do with your eating?

One of my sorority sisters said she noticed that I've lost weight in my face. I guess that is a good thing although I wish they would notice it in my belly or thighs!!

Have a good night gals! D

[Denise78]

I did want to tell you ladies that after listening to your relaxing bath stories, I thought I'd finally take a bath of my own this afternoon. Well, not FINALLY. I mean, I do bathe regularly, just usually shower. Anyway, I couldn't find any bubblebath so I used shampoo. Filled the tub, got in and turned on the whirlpool jets. Mistake #1. The bubbles started rising and were overflowing onto the floor and then I couldn't find the button to turn the jets off and the more I moved to search for it, the more the water and bubbles sloshed over the edge of the tub. Was a nightmare but I finally got it turned off. Once the bubbles settled down, I washed my hair, getting soap in my eyes and realizing, Mistake #2, that of course I should have washed my hair BEFORE I put bubbles in the water. Finally got thru that and now the water was cold and I thought....this is NOT relaxing me. All these darn bubbles and now I have to mop up the floor so I'm getting out of here. Mistake #3 was the dawning of the realization that the most important reason I never take baths....because of an old injury (I fell 2 yrs ago onto a cement walkway in which I think I must have fractured my kneecap but never got it fixed), I cannot kneel on my right knee and therefore, I CANNOT GET OUT OF THE TUB ON MY OWN. Dh was still at work. I had visions of him coming home to find me a shriveling shivering mess passed out in a pool of ice cold water. I finally maneuvered myself to a position where I could kneel on my left knee, raise my right leg enough so that I was leaning gingerly on my toes, praying my legs wouldn't slip out from under me. It took me 10 min but I finally gritted my teeth thru the pain and pulled myself up and out of that tub.

A nice relaxing bath?? You gotta be kidding me! This was the most stressful thing I ever did!!

[yellowhair11]

Cripes D - the bathtub story was something, glad you did not have to stay in there for hours-geez I can just see the bubbles coming out of the tub all over the place ! And the netrition cheese snacks.....reminds me of the 100 cal. cheese nips i have but there is more than 9. All of it is a rip but can we eat just x out of the big bags ? Im buying these pacs too and its so silly and a waste of money but if it helps its worth it. Losing weight in the face and wrist - I hear ya D

Yep T - The gal who said she's down 3 pants sizes from a dozen classes- I agree with you on that one - I think this gal takes a class of some type every day - the funny thing was she was complaining and concerned about it I felt like saying well why don't you stop the classes but dare not as I am new and the class ran 2.5 hrs. because of meYes, going back, the deal was pay 17.00 for 1 class or buy 10 classes TODAY for 100.00 so I plan on going every week for the Callanetics (bought the 10). If I decide to try yoga there are alot of places near me, maybe I can find a community one like C said. I could end up in the poor house losing weight The witch was screamin at the asst. director so that was fun to observe. I try to fill half the plate with the veggies too. You have to do what you feel is right - sounds like the nutritionist got the food pyramid out.

Wed. am - pineapple and mango

lunch - Kashi cereal w ff milk (could not bear a salad again)
cucumber

dinner - reheated lean ground beef patty 90/10 (ugh) and can of
green beans
snack - fruiti and 100 cal. pk of goldfish

Stll drinking crystal lite and lots of coffee.

Exercise - none

Today is the dentist to get my crown so that will be a nothing except paying the balance due You guys would laugh if you could see me now, I got the melt belt on, a face mask, and eyelash tint-maybe they wont recognize me at work today and they'll take the ruler to someone else's knuckles..

[Denise78]

YH, you always give me a good laugh over my morning coffee!!

I'm thinking about ordering one of those meltbelts myself. I saved the info you sent me. Do you think it's working? I could use another edge, in addition to the diet & exercise.

Well ladies, I got those new outfits in from Roaman's in the smaller size yesterday and guess what?? They fit!! I modeled for dh last night and he said they looked nice. (Highest compliment coming from someone who doesn't even notice when I go from dk brown to blonde hair). I am glad I ordered the next size down and I think in a couple of weeks, they should hang even nicer on me. I bought some really stylish "chunky" jewelry to wear with the outfits. Big earrings, bracelets and necklaces. I am getting my hair highlighted that week AND a professional pedicure. I am going to look so fashionable for those 2 sorority events!

I woke up in a lot of pain again this morning so I am taking the day off from Curves again. I had so much to get together for sorority last night, that I never did get my feet up yesterday and by the time I got home from my mtg, my feet were unbelieveably swollen and painful. We had a surprise ritual for my sorority sister last night (the friend I go to Curves with) and it involved a ceremony with candles and yellow roses and lots of -felt speeches. She was so surprised....but a lot of work to put together. I had to go early to set it up and my friend was hurt that I didn't want to ride with her, but definitely understood later when we surprised her with the honor!

Those little cheese "crackers" are a danger food -- got into them last night before bedtime and you cannot eat just 9 dime-size pcs!! So I overdid it but at least it was on a very low-carb item. I will stay away from them today and maybe save them for the beginning of the week as a treat for myself.

C, hope you're doing okay. Missed hearing from you last night or this morning!

T, your menu looked yummy yesterday --- very well-balanced!!

Happy Thursday Everyone! D

[yellowhair11]

I just knew you would fit into the smaller size D Geez, there going to have to roll out the red carpet for you and watch out for the papparazzi I dont want to see your pic and a diet story in the National Enquirer ! Sorry you feel lousy today, boy we are the group.

Melt belt - I honestly don't know because we have the food, exercise, chewing papaya pills, rubbing belly, dry skin brush, and poo poo drink to factor in so its hard for me to say. I like it - and on the days when my back - neck- shoulders hurts I use it on those areas .

Off to dentist now.