*/+\* South Beach Check-In, May 12th ~ May 18th */+\* - Page 2

NenaP · 05-14-2008, 07:57 PM

Hey Ladies,

Well today was good, i had to go to an awards ceremony for my little brother, They had this lady who does our local news sing, excuse me, i mean SCREECH, she was horrible, then a 11 year old girl got on stage and blew her out of the water, she was awesome, Anyways, tomorrow is water park day, should be fun as long as no pictures are taken,

, Today was mostly OP, I ate a little too much chocolate

, I'm gonna go to the library Friday and check out the callanetics video, Use it until i get mine in the mail, I also went shopping today, i got some jeans in a 7, Better than my 9 but my legs are still too fat for my body

, well have a good Night Girls!

Nena

Today:

B: Strawberrys and skim milk w/splenda
S: Dark chocolate
L: Spinach Dip w/LF triscuts
S: Sf peach tea
D: Chickin sandwich on Whole W bread
S: None

Vero: Did you find out if your pregnant?

Diana!!!

Everyone else

vfCookie · 05-15-2008, 02:12 AM

Hey Beachers. I know, I am the worst at checkin in. Ok, so since last time I am down 3 kilo (6.6+ lbs) So I am now (again) at my lowest weight in 15 years. My son just turned 14 and I now FINALLY weigh less than I did when I got pregnant with him.

Question - does anyone know anything about the new book "SBD Supercharged"? I am wanting to get it but wanted a few reviews first. I got the quick and easy cookbook... it has some nice stuff in it. I have tried the curried chicken salad, the goat cheese and spinach stuffed chicken breasts, and the jambalaya (sp??) recipes. All very good but they all take more than the 30 minutes to prepare as advertised.

Menu-
b- ff plain yogurt, coffee with lf milk
l - mexican soup
s - ?
d - goat cheese & spinach stuffed chicken breast

Tina - exchange day? Too funny
Vero - I missed the pregnant post. what's the scoop?
Diana - Welcome!

wiz · 05-15-2008, 06:23 AM

Good morning!

It was a balmy 53 degrees this morning when I took my 5-mile walk, it was great to wear shorts instead of my sweats. And I ran into my sister-in-law who commented on how thin my legs looked. Yea!

(She, of course, is a twig)

I was thrilled to see a Whooosh on the scale this morning (I don't know about you guys, but about once a month - usually about 2 to 3 days after ToM finishes, my scale really moves.) I am down 28 lbs!! I was hoping to be down 30 lbs by Memorial Day weekend and that goal is looking extremely doable.

I've taken 2 days off to do stuff around my house and yard. It doesn't sound that exciting, but I do love to putter around my garden. Not to mention, re-arrange and set up things in my house to get ready for my Mom's b-day party this weekend.

Diana - Welcome!! You'll find plenty of support here, sounds like you are off to a great start and plenty of inspiration from your son!!

Cookie - Great news on the loss! I, too, am at my lowest in about 10 years. Doesn't it feel great??

Nena - You are cracking me up! I can just imagine that lady screeching and this kid stepping up with a beautiful voice. Too funny. Awesome on the size 7s, I think the last time I fit into a size 7, I was in 2nd grade

Vero - I have to tell you that one of the things I miss the most after my dog passing is our walks. I used to love our long morning walks. Sigh, one of these days I'll get a new pooch...

Hi to Dani, Batty, Armywife (how's that packing going??)!!

drumdiva3 · 05-15-2008, 08:27 AM

Hi,

I'm Carole and I just started phase one again. I am doing good so far in this first week (day 3).

Carole

luisafernanda · 05-15-2008, 09:37 AM

Hi everyone,

I'm one of the missing ones lately, still frantically trying to get things ready for my MIL's visit, but figured I'd stop in quickly to post so Dani and Tina don't get too bored

Tina, my son is coming on May 29th and will be here until the end of August. I am looking forward to it! (He is also bringing my new SB book and DVD

)

Wiz, congrats on your WHOOSH!

That's great--you're gonna leave me way behind at this rate! My scale hasn't moved lately, but this is what happened when I originally started SB and moved to phase 2, so it doesn't surprise me. BTW, I think some photos of the new kitchen are in order!

Nena, I laughed about the screeching, too.

Cookie, good to see you again -good job on your kilos off

Diana and Carole,

Dani, Vero, batty, Armywife -

You too, Teresa and Melrose, if you're reading.

Playtime's over, still have tons of cleaning to do.

wendysmiling · 05-15-2008, 10:02 AM

Hi all.
I've been at the veggieboards.com anmial protein has been bothering my tum, so I'm eating no meat, eggs or dairy. Also trying to eliminate processed food. It's going well.

I just need recipes..... I have a frig full of fruit, veggies and beans and want to cook sdomething before they rot!

I'll check in from time to time. Feel free to PM me. Take care all!

NenaP · 05-15-2008, 11:45 AM

Carole

pawleys14 · 05-15-2008, 12:58 PM

well for today:

B - scrambled eggs with 2 slices of canadian bacon

snack - hommus with veggies

L - tossed salad with lots of veggies and grilled chicken.. yummy....

has not been sooooo bad....... thanks for all the welcome....

Carole....... hope we can lose together......

diana

teresawilliams0701 · 05-15-2008, 02:59 PM

Gee wiz. I am gone a few days, due to finals and there are only a few posts! IS ANYONE OUT THERE???

Well, I just finished my last final today! Whew!! Sigh...what a relief. Didn't do so hot on my Micro lecture final.

But I think I did well on the others.

WIZ and COOKIE: Congrats on your weight losses! Woohoo!!

Well, now that I don't have class for awhile, I am going to focus A LOT on exercising. I mean, seriously, there is no excuse to not INCREASE my activity now that I have no where to be. I am thinking of working at least maybe part time during the summer. That way I can save some money. That is always good.

Well, I am looking forward to my vacation for 19 days back home to IOWA/NEBRASKA. I leave May 27-June 15. I am excited to see my family. I want to lose a bit of weight before then, so I feel better. Not been doing the greatest since I have been stressed. I am going to TRY to do phase 1 for at least a week-10 days. And that mixed with tons of exercise should hopefully =LOTS OF WEIGHT LOSS!

It is over 100 degrees today. I have a meeting tomorrow at school. I hope it goes well. I am a bit nervous, and I hope that certain things will become of this meeting, but I am doubting it...which wouldn't be fair. (this is the reason I have been depressed. And this is the "bad" news stuff)

Anyway, trying to think positive. Also I do believe everything happens for a reason. It is just hard to take in sometimes.

Well, I am gonna go now. Talk later. Gotta get ready because we are having another couple come over tonight. We are gonna play some ROCK BAND! I finally can find time to play and get better. I know it is cheesy, but hey, I am a kid at heart still.

Later all!!

twinmom · 05-16-2008, 08:18 AM

Hi everyone. I've been reading the board everyday; just haven't posted. I've been very, very, very stressed these last 2 weeks since the incident with my twins babysitter. Needless to say I've been handling my stress with bad carbs. I can't help it; it's the only thing making me feel better. I've gained back 2 lbs. I'm hoping to get back on track this weekend. Maybe go to the store & plan my meals for next week.

NenaP · 05-16-2008, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twinmom

Hi everyone. I've been reading the board everyday; just haven't posted. I've been very, very, very stressed these last 2 weeks since the incident with my twins babysitter. Needless to say I've been handling my stress with bad carbs. I can't help it; it's the only thing making me feel better. I've gained back 2 lbs. I'm hoping to get back on track this weekend. Maybe go to the store & plan my meals for next week.

Hang in there!! I'm sure everything will work out for you in the long run

rainbowlaserdragon · 05-16-2008, 10:48 AM

Hi all!

I am new here and have been using this board for ideas, which have been great.

I use Calorie Counter, Diet Tracking, Food Journal, Nutrition Facts at The Daily Plate to track my food. I am blackcoffee64738 over there.

As of 5/13/08, I weighed 179.9.

I rode my bike 5 miles on 5/13 & 5/14

Wiz last check-in you wrote ... that the house pictured was - "perched pretty precariously"

that's funny.

NenaP · 05-16-2008, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rainbowlaserdragon

Hi all!

I am new here and have been using this board for ideas, which have been great.

I use Calorie Counter, Diet Tracking, Food Journal, Nutrition Facts at The Daily Plate to track my food. I am blackcoffee64738 over there.

As of 5/13/08, I weighed 179.9.

I rode my bike 5 miles on 5/13 & 5/14

Wiz last check-in you wrote ... that the house pictured was - "perched pretty precariously"

that's funny.

wiz · 05-16-2008, 12:49 PM

Hello SBeachers!

It's a miserable day here in NJ, tons of rain and darn-right cold. I did manage to get my 5-mile walk in this morning, while it was still drizzling out (as opposed to the downpour we have going on right now...)

I spent my day off prepping for my Mom's b-day party tomorrow. Things are looking pretty good at this point.

Weigh-in today was good, I actually dropped another 1/2 lb, for a total of 28.5. However, we are going out to dinner tonight - so let's just call it 28 lbs because I'm sure I'll manage to gain back that 1/2 lb this evening

Twinmom - Hang in there!!

Teresa - Hope things go well with your meeting tomorrow...think positive

Luisa - My MiL lives about 6 blocks away (and is very uncritical of things like people's housekeeping), so we never get the white-glove treatment from her!! On the other hand, my mother is the "you can eat off her floors" type. So I know what you are going through!

Wendy - Sounds like soups or vegetarian chili might be a good way for you to go! Or do a ratatouille with all those veggies.

Welcome Carole and Rainbow!!

teresawilliams0701 · 05-16-2008, 01:38 PM

Good afternoon everyone!! My meeting went well today. I am glad for that. It helped me put things into perspective. Sometimes we wish that things would happen our way and the way that we want them to, but that is not what is supposed to happen. Things happen a certain way for a reason. I am accepting this and moving on and feeling positive.

Well, i have to sign up for some summer classes. So that will be interesting. I kinda wanted more time off of school, but I can't get to my goal of finishing school unless I take classes that get me there. Ugh. Better look at schedules now. I hope everyone is having a great beautiful day and weekend.

PS-- I am doing better on eating since yesterday. Wish me luck and I WILL stay motivated now that this stressful situation has subsided. It has been a very emotional ride for me these past couple weeks, but my head is high!

Danipower714 · 05-16-2008, 03:53 PM

The work week was crazy busy...sorry I wasn't able to post much. I'M SO GLAD it's the weekend!! My graduate class finally ended. I got an "A" on my presentation and an "A" in the class, yay. My students and I have 1 more month of school. Can't wait for summer. This is the first year that I won't be working a second job. The last couple of years I tutored and before that I worked in retail while I was off from teaching. I am rewarding myself this year by only taking 2 classes for my Masters and nothing else. I finally make enough to be able to do this, LOL. DH and I are traveling to Georgia and South Carolina for a week too. I am really looking forward to that!

Teresa- Glad you are back! I'm in the same boat as you with summer classes. Better to get them over and done with right?

Wiz- KUTGW and have fun at dinner!

Cookie- Congrats on your loss!

Carole and Rainbow!

to those I missed.

Today:
B: yogurt w/berries
S: string cheese
L: greek salad
S: walnuts
D: chicken, quinoa w/sauteed onion, carrot and celery, salad
S: "PB Cup"

batty · 05-16-2008, 09:13 PM

rainbow,
i know how you feel with the stress and turning to carbs twinmom its so hard for me when theres extra stress thats when i'm at my weekest.you hang in there praying you'll find another babysitter.

i'm thankful i can keep my lil grand daughter,shes 3 and i enjoy every minute of it.shes my lil shadow.

I've got my 2lbs down again

hopefully i keep going down and not up.I worked in my yard all day and i am pooped.good night everyone

to everybody else

rainbowlaserdragon · 05-17-2008, 06:56 AM

Hi all,

I was going to wait until Mon/Tues to WI, but I had to peak at it today. I am down to 172.9

. It's my first week, so I was expecting a weight loss. The food had been good and I've not had too many cravings.

It seems too easy right now. I haven't been hungry. The support from here has been great. Let's hope I feel this way in a month. SBD is super healthy, so I think it'll be doable long-term.

I really just want to say

thanks!!

pawleys14 · 05-17-2008, 08:29 AM

Hi everyone.... not feeling well.... have bronchitis....sore throat, coughing, running nose... the whole bit...

ugh..... I hate being sick...

yesterday I did have some chicken noodle soup... I know bad, bad, bad...

but today I am on program.....

but I will have be going to my water aerobics until I feel better... maybe tomorrow....... so I have been just feeding myself with meds and just trying to get better....

twinmom sorry that things have not gone well for ya...

everyone new

had a scrambled egg and canadian bacon this morning..... and all my meds

everyone have a good day... diana

teresawilliams0701 · 05-17-2008, 02:36 PM

Good afternoon!

I went on my 5K Burbank Care Walk today...actually I jogged a lot of it, but it was super hot! 101 degrees today. Had a pickle afterwards.

Don't really have anything else planned for my weekend, but that is not a problem at all. I am just gonna play it by ear. It is too hot to do too much. Ugh. We just ran around for 4 hours and now home.

MENU:
B: LC chocolate slimfast (before 5K)
S: large dill pickle

L: Large taco salad minus the taco
S: McDonalds SF vanilla iced coffee....oooooh was it super duper yummy!!

D: don't know...too full to think about it.

Well, gonna see if my grades are posted yet. Talk to you all later.

DANI: Good to see you!!

BYE FOR NOW!

Danipower714 · 05-18-2008, 09:14 AM

"Oh where oh where have all the Beachers gone, oh where oh where can they be???"

Hope everyone is okay out there...do we need a Beacher Roll Call?

TOM is here and I'm up slightly from signature. Was craving Swedish fish crazy last night but settled for Crystal Light sugar free hard candy.

I'm going to work out and then complete my mountains of grading.

Teresa! That McD's coffee sounds yummy...I've have to try it!

Feel better, Diana.

KUTGW Rainbow and Batty!

teresawilliams0701 · 05-18-2008, 09:26 AM

Good morning beachers. Gee, seriously where is everyone??

Maybe enjoying the nice days.

DANI: Oh great.....TOM is seeing you now....that means me in a few days....no wonder I wanted to buy so much cheese yesterday!

ooooh, and I am feeling crampy. Ugh.

Well, no plans really today. We just kinda want to run to the bookstore and check out a cookbook on Chef Ramsey. He is always having the chefs in Hells Kitchen cook "beef wellington" and "risoto." I have never had either and I want to see how he makes them.

Probably not SB friendly, but DF can at least try them out and maybe I could have the smallest nibble.

Can't wait to go home to see family for 19 days. Leaving in 9 days. Wooo hooo!!

Haven't seen them since Christmas....well one of my sisters and her husband I saw a month ago....but everyone else. YAY!!!

Ok, well I am about out of things to say...just woke up 20 minutes ago. (west coast) Gonna get going. Write more later.

Danipower714 · 05-18-2008, 09:30 AM

Teresa...I forgot that we cycle together now...

Resist those cravings and enjoy your day!

05-14-2008, 07:57 PM	#31
NenaP Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Panama City FL Posts: 320 Gallery: NenaP WOE: South Beach Start Date: March 1st 2008	Hey Ladies, Well today was good, i had to go to an awards ceremony for my little brother, They had this lady who does our local news sing, excuse me, i mean SCREECH, she was horrible, then a 11 year old girl got on stage and blew her out of the water, she was awesome, Anyways, tomorrow is water park day, should be fun as long as no pictures are taken,, Today was mostly OP, I ate a little too much chocolate, I'm gonna go to the library Friday and check out the callanetics video, Use it until i get mine in the mail, I also went shopping today, i got some jeans in a 7, Better than my 9 but my legs are still too fat for my body , well have a good Night Girls! Nena Today: B: Strawberrys and skim milk w/splenda S: Dark chocolate L: Spinach Dip w/LF triscuts S: Sf peach tea D: Chickin sandwich on Whole W bread S: None Vero: Did you find out if your pregnant? Diana!!! Everyone else

05-15-2008, 02:12 AM	#32
vfCookie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lyon, France Posts: 122 Gallery: vfCookie Stats: kilo 109/84/73 WOE: South Beach Start Date: 24 August 2007	Hey Beachers. I know, I am the worst at checkin in. Ok, so since last time I am down 3 kilo (6.6+ lbs) So I am now (again) at my lowest weight in 15 years. My son just turned 14 and I now FINALLY weigh less than I did when I got pregnant with him. Question - does anyone know anything about the new book "SBD Supercharged"? I am wanting to get it but wanted a few reviews first. I got the quick and easy cookbook... it has some nice stuff in it. I have tried the curried chicken salad, the goat cheese and spinach stuffed chicken breasts, and the jambalaya (sp??) recipes. All very good but they all take more than the 30 minutes to prepare as advertised. Menu- b- ff plain yogurt, coffee with lf milk l - mexican soup s - ? d - goat cheese & spinach stuffed chicken breast Tina - exchange day? Too funny Vero - I missed the pregnant post. what's the scoop? Diana - Welcome! __________________ Cookie If stress burned calories, I'd be a size 5! proud member of the 50 lb club!

05-15-2008, 08:27 AM	#34
drumdiva3 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2 Gallery: drumdiva3	Checking in for first time Hi, I'm Carole and I just started phase one again. I am doing good so far in this first week (day 3). Carole

05-15-2008, 09:37 AM	#35
luisafernanda Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Spain Posts: 346 Gallery: luisafernanda WOE: South Beach Start Date: Jan. 2, 2008	Hi everyone, I'm one of the missing ones lately, still frantically trying to get things ready for my MIL's visit, but figured I'd stop in quickly to post so Dani and Tina don't get too bored Tina, my son is coming on May 29th and will be here until the end of August. I am looking forward to it! (He is also bringing my new SB book and DVD ) Wiz, congrats on your WHOOSH! That's great--you're gonna leave me way behind at this rate! My scale hasn't moved lately, but this is what happened when I originally started SB and moved to phase 2, so it doesn't surprise me. BTW, I think some photos of the new kitchen are in order! Nena, I laughed about the screeching, too. Cookie, good to see you again -good job on your kilos off Diana and Carole, Dani, Vero, batty, Armywife - You too, Teresa and Melrose, if you're reading. Playtime's over, still have tons of cleaning to do. __________________ Mid-Year Resolution Challenge: 30 pounds to lose / 6.6 lost / 23.4 pounds to go

05-15-2008, 02:59 PM	#39
teresawilliams0701 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 268 Gallery: teresawilliams0701 Stats: HALF MY SIZE! WOE: South Beach Start Date: March 20, 2005	Gee wiz. I am gone a few days, due to finals and there are only a few posts! IS ANYONE OUT THERE??? Well, I just finished my last final today! Whew!! Sigh...what a relief. Didn't do so hot on my Micro lecture final. But I think I did well on the others. WIZ and COOKIE: Congrats on your weight losses! Woohoo!! Well, now that I don't have class for awhile, I am going to focus A LOT on exercising. I mean, seriously, there is no excuse to not INCREASE my activity now that I have no where to be. I am thinking of working at least maybe part time during the summer. That way I can save some money. That is always good. Well, I am looking forward to my vacation for 19 days back home to IOWA/NEBRASKA. I leave May 27-June 15. I am excited to see my family. I want to lose a bit of weight before then, so I feel better. Not been doing the greatest since I have been stressed. I am going to TRY to do phase 1 for at least a week-10 days. And that mixed with tons of exercise should hopefully =LOTS OF WEIGHT LOSS! It is over 100 degrees today. I have a meeting tomorrow at school. I hope it goes well. I am a bit nervous, and I hope that certain things will become of this meeting, but I am doubting it...which wouldn't be fair. (this is the reason I have been depressed. And this is the "bad" news stuff) Anyway, trying to think positive. Also I do believe everything happens for a reason. It is just hard to take in sometimes. Well, I am gonna go now. Talk later. Gotta get ready because we are having another couple come over tonight. We are gonna play some ROCK BAND! I finally can find time to play and get better. I know it is cheesy, but hey, I am a kid at heart still. Later all!! __________________ Teresa I have done this once before and I can do it again!

05-15-2008, 06:23 AM	#33
wiz Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pt. Pleasant, NJ Posts: 260 Gallery: wiz WOE: South Beach Start Date: 1/2/2008	Good morning! It was a balmy 53 degrees this morning when I took my 5-mile walk, it was great to wear shorts instead of my sweats. And I ran into my sister-in-law who commented on how thin my legs looked. Yea! (She, of course, is a twig) I was thrilled to see a Whooosh on the scale this morning (I don't know about you guys, but about once a month - usually about 2 to 3 days after ToM finishes, my scale really moves.) I am down 28 lbs!! I was hoping to be down 30 lbs by Memorial Day weekend and that goal is looking extremely doable. I've taken 2 days off to do stuff around my house and yard. It doesn't sound that exciting, but I do love to putter around my garden. Not to mention, re-arrange and set up things in my house to get ready for my Mom's b-day party this weekend. Diana - Welcome!! You'll find plenty of support here, sounds like you are off to a great start and plenty of inspiration from your son!! Cookie - Great news on the loss! I, too, am at my lowest in about 10 years. Doesn't it feel great?? Nena - You are cracking me up! I can just imagine that lady screeching and this kid stepping up with a beautiful voice. Too funny. Awesome on the size 7s, I think the last time I fit into a size 7, I was in 2nd grade Vero - I have to tell you that one of the things I miss the most after my dog passing is our walks. I used to love our long morning walks. Sigh, one of these days I'll get a new pooch... Hi to Dani, Batty, Armywife (how's that packing going??)!!

05-15-2008, 10:02 AM	#36
wendysmiling MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 2,426 Gallery: wendysmiling Stats: Lost 112, working on 49 lb re-gain. WOE: Doctor Specified	Hi all. I've been at the veggieboards.com anmial protein has been bothering my tum, so I'm eating no meat, eggs or dairy. Also trying to eliminate processed food. It's going well. I just need recipes..... I have a frig full of fruit, veggies and beans and want to cook sdomething before they rot! I'll check in from time to time. Feel free to PM me. Take care all!

05-15-2008, 11:45 AM	#37
NenaP Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Panama City FL Posts: 320 Gallery: NenaP WOE: South Beach Start Date: March 1st 2008	Carole

05-15-2008, 12:58 PM	#38
pawleys14 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pawleys Island, SC Posts: 991 Gallery: pawleys14 Stats: 324/324/170 WOE: WW Start Date: August 26, 2008	well for today: B - scrambled eggs with 2 slices of canadian bacon snack - hommus with veggies L - tossed salad with lots of veggies and grilled chicken.. yummy.... has not been sooooo bad....... thanks for all the welcome.... Carole....... hope we can lose together...... diana

05-16-2008, 08:18 AM	#40
twinmom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MO Posts: 105 Gallery: twinmom Stats: 190/166/150 WOE: SB Start Date: 7/31/07; again 3/31/08	Hi everyone. I've been reading the board everyday; just haven't posted. I've been very, very, very stressed these last 2 weeks since the incident with my twins babysitter. Needless to say I've been handling my stress with bad carbs. I can't help it; it's the only thing making me feel better. I've gained back 2 lbs. I'm hoping to get back on track this weekend. Maybe go to the store & plan my meals for next week.

05-16-2008, 10:48 AM	#42
rainbowlaserdragon Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 136 Blog Entries: 8 Gallery: rainbowlaserdragon Stats: 179/151.5/132 WOE: low carb - beachkins Start Date: 05/13/2008	Hi all! I am new here and have been using this board for ideas, which have been great. I use Calorie Counter, Diet Tracking, Food Journal, Nutrition Facts at The Daily Plate to track my food. I am blackcoffee64738 over there. As of 5/13/08, I weighed 179.9. I rode my bike 5 miles on 5/13 & 5/14 Wiz last check-in you wrote ... that the house pictured was - "perched pretty precariously" that's funny.

05-16-2008, 12:49 PM	#44
wiz Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pt. Pleasant, NJ Posts: 260 Gallery: wiz WOE: South Beach Start Date: 1/2/2008	Hello SBeachers! It's a miserable day here in NJ, tons of rain and darn-right cold. I did manage to get my 5-mile walk in this morning, while it was still drizzling out (as opposed to the downpour we have going on right now...) I spent my day off prepping for my Mom's b-day party tomorrow. Things are looking pretty good at this point. Weigh-in today was good, I actually dropped another 1/2 lb, for a total of 28.5. However, we are going out to dinner tonight - so let's just call it 28 lbs because I'm sure I'll manage to gain back that 1/2 lb this evening Twinmom - Hang in there!! Teresa - Hope things go well with your meeting tomorrow...think positive Luisa - My MiL lives about 6 blocks away (and is very uncritical of things like people's housekeeping), so we never get the white-glove treatment from her!! On the other hand, my mother is the "you can eat off her floors" type. So I know what you are going through! Wendy - Sounds like soups or vegetarian chili might be a good way for you to go! Or do a ratatouille with all those veggies. Welcome Carole and Rainbow!!

05-16-2008, 01:38 PM	#45
teresawilliams0701 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 268 Gallery: teresawilliams0701 Stats: HALF MY SIZE! WOE: South Beach Start Date: March 20, 2005	Good afternoon everyone!! My meeting went well today. I am glad for that. It helped me put things into perspective. Sometimes we wish that things would happen our way and the way that we want them to, but that is not what is supposed to happen. Things happen a certain way for a reason. I am accepting this and moving on and feeling positive. Well, i have to sign up for some summer classes. So that will be interesting. I kinda wanted more time off of school, but I can't get to my goal of finishing school unless I take classes that get me there. Ugh. Better look at schedules now. I hope everyone is having a great beautiful day and weekend. PS-- I am doing better on eating since yesterday. Wish me luck and I WILL stay motivated now that this stressful situation has subsided. It has been a very emotional ride for me these past couple weeks, but my head is high!

05-16-2008, 03:53 PM	#46
Danipower714 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,034 Gallery: Danipower714 Stats: 210/157.5/135 (1st goal) WOE: South Beach Start Date: One year and counting on the BEACH!	The work week was crazy busy...sorry I wasn't able to post much. I'M SO GLAD it's the weekend!! My graduate class finally ended. I got an "A" on my presentation and an "A" in the class, yay. My students and I have 1 more month of school. Can't wait for summer. This is the first year that I won't be working a second job. The last couple of years I tutored and before that I worked in retail while I was off from teaching. I am rewarding myself this year by only taking 2 classes for my Masters and nothing else. I finally make enough to be able to do this, LOL. DH and I are traveling to Georgia and South Carolina for a week too. I am really looking forward to that! Teresa- Glad you are back! I'm in the same boat as you with summer classes. Better to get them over and done with right? Wiz- KUTGW and have fun at dinner! Cookie- Congrats on your loss! Carole and Rainbow! to those I missed. Today: B: yogurt w/berries S: string cheese L: greek salad S: walnuts D: chicken, quinoa w/sauteed onion, carrot and celery, salad S: "PB Cup" __________________ Danielle, aka Dani (I'm on the right, my dear sister is on the left) 32 hours Callanetics 10/10 Completed MYR Team 2 (CARPE DIEM!) Challenge Member: 30 to lose/6.5 lost/23.5 to go *End of Summer Rally* -- race to 145 -- 13/.5/12.5

05-16-2008, 09:13 PM	#47
batty Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tenn. Posts: 141 Gallery: batty Stats: 193/178/140 WOE: south beach Start Date: 5/5/08	rainbow, i know how you feel with the stress and turning to carbs twinmom its so hard for me when theres extra stress thats when i'm at my weekest.you hang in there praying you'll find another babysitter.i'm thankful i can keep my lil grand daughter,shes 3 and i enjoy every minute of it.shes my lil shadow. I've got my 2lbs down again hopefully i keep going down and not up.I worked in my yard all day and i am pooped.good night everyone to everybody else

05-18-2008, 12:53 PM	#54
tinatina Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: WV Posts: 3,561 Gallery: tinatina Stats: 205/202/130 5'3.5"

05-17-2008, 06:56 AM	#48
rainbowlaserdragon Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 136 Blog Entries: 8 Gallery: rainbowlaserdragon Stats: 179/151.5/132 WOE: low carb - beachkins Start Date: 05/13/2008	Hi all, I was going to wait until Mon/Tues to WI, but I had to peak at it today. I am down to 172.9 . It's my first week, so I was expecting a weight loss. The food had been good and I've not had too many cravings. It seems too easy right now. I haven't been hungry. The support from here has been great. Let's hope I feel this way in a month. SBD is super healthy, so I think it'll be doable long-term. I really just want to say thanks!! Last edited by rainbowlaserdragon : 05-17-2008 at 06:58 AM.

05-17-2008, 08:29 AM	#49
pawleys14 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pawleys Island, SC Posts: 991 Gallery: pawleys14 Stats: 324/324/170 WOE: WW Start Date: August 26, 2008	Hi everyone.... not feeling well.... have bronchitis....sore throat, coughing, running nose... the whole bit... ugh..... I hate being sick... yesterday I did have some chicken noodle soup... I know bad, bad, bad... but today I am on program..... but I will have be going to my water aerobics until I feel better... maybe tomorrow....... so I have been just feeding myself with meds and just trying to get better.... twinmom sorry that things have not gone well for ya... everyone new had a scrambled egg and canadian bacon this morning..... and all my meds everyone have a good day... diana __________________ diana Proud Grandma to Kyle - the love of my life.... If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Eat to Live, Don't live to Eat.

05-17-2008, 02:36 PM	#50
teresawilliams0701 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 268 Gallery: teresawilliams0701 Stats: HALF MY SIZE! WOE: South Beach Start Date: March 20, 2005	Good afternoon! I went on my 5K Burbank Care Walk today...actually I jogged a lot of it, but it was super hot! 101 degrees today. Had a pickle afterwards. Don't really have anything else planned for my weekend, but that is not a problem at all. I am just gonna play it by ear. It is too hot to do too much. Ugh. We just ran around for 4 hours and now home. MENU: B: LC chocolate slimfast (before 5K) S: large dill pickle L: Large taco salad minus the taco S: McDonalds SF vanilla iced coffee....oooooh was it super duper yummy!! D: don't know...too full to think about it. Well, gonna see if my grades are posted yet. Talk to you all later. DANI: Good to see you!! BYE FOR NOW!

05-18-2008, 09:14 AM	#51
Danipower714 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,034 Gallery: Danipower714 Stats: 210/157.5/135 (1st goal) WOE: South Beach Start Date: One year and counting on the BEACH!	"Oh where oh where have all the Beachers gone, oh where oh where can they be???" Hope everyone is okay out there...do we need a Beacher Roll Call? TOM is here and I'm up slightly from signature. Was craving Swedish fish crazy last night but settled for Crystal Light sugar free hard candy. I'm going to work out and then complete my mountains of grading. Teresa! That McD's coffee sounds yummy...I've have to try it! Feel better, Diana. KUTGW Rainbow and Batty!

05-18-2008, 09:26 AM	#52
teresawilliams0701 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 268 Gallery: teresawilliams0701 Stats: HALF MY SIZE! WOE: South Beach Start Date: March 20, 2005	Good morning beachers. Gee, seriously where is everyone?? Maybe enjoying the nice days. DANI: Oh great.....TOM is seeing you now....that means me in a few days....no wonder I wanted to buy so much cheese yesterday! ooooh, and I am feeling crampy. Ugh. Well, no plans really today. We just kinda want to run to the bookstore and check out a cookbook on Chef Ramsey. He is always having the chefs in Hells Kitchen cook "beef wellington" and "risoto." I have never had either and I want to see how he makes them. Probably not SB friendly, but DF can at least try them out and maybe I could have the smallest nibble. Can't wait to go home to see family for 19 days. Leaving in 9 days. Wooo hooo!! Haven't seen them since Christmas....well one of my sisters and her husband I saw a month ago....but everyone else. YAY!!! Ok, well I am about out of things to say...just woke up 20 minutes ago. (west coast) Gonna get going. Write more later.

05-18-2008, 09:30 AM	#53
Danipower714 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,034 Gallery: Danipower714 Stats: 210/157.5/135 (1st goal) WOE: South Beach Start Date: One year and counting on the BEACH!	Teresa...I forgot that we cycle together now... Resist those cravings and enjoy your day!