A Diamond in the Rough -- Candy's Journey

[Livywilltim-mom]

Yeah Candy!!!!!!!

What a whoosh! Your perseverance is paying off.
So glad to read about your loss and the RR rolls. Hamburgers sound delish!

Peace

[lcq]

Originally Posted by Edwards20

The plan is to have Hamburgers tonight or tomorrow. However, I couldn't wait. I made a breakfast sammich this morning with a RR, bacon, egg, cheese & mayo. I actually didn't taste the eggy bun. It had NO taste at all to me. Worked great holding the sammich together. NO, it's definately not bread. And YES, I should find some type of seasoning. All in all, I give it a B grade. I think they might but a little better if I get everything folded together.

Faux peanut butter pie -- 1 individual container of Kroger CarbMaster vanilla yogurt, 1 tsp - 1tbsp p'nut butter, dash cinnamon. Mix together and enjoy.

Tippy Toes - what is the carb count in this recipe (per bun) ?

I definitely DITTO your comments on the RR bun.
and thanks for the p/butter pie recipe

[lcq]

CONGRATS ON THE 5LBS loss ....who cares if it's a fluke.
I say IF YA SEE IT CLAIM IT

[Edwards20]

I am in with RR.

Had a turkey sammich for lunch. OK, RR ..... where have you been since January ???

[Edwards20]

OMG, I am just blown away ........... I just had to share this email I just got from our Business Office Mgr.

I don't want to offend you, but I can tell you are losing a lot of weight and heard you mention that you didn't want to buy anything, so, I was wondering how you felt about hand me downs. I have several pair of size 14 pants to pass along if you want them. We exchange clothes in here all the time.

You certainly could NEVER offend me. I am amazed by your compliment that you THINK I could wear a size 14. I am on the prowl for some 18's (I think) for now. I will take any and ALL hand me downs. I wish I could share my bigger clothes, but they were hand me downs too.

Yeah, and you are like 1/2 my size

I am going to bring them to you, I think it won't be long before you can wear them. They are cropped and are made out of that material that has stretch in it…….I wore them last year. The label says dry clean only, but I wash them.

The more I wear these pants, the bigger they get. I think it has something to do with not having them dry cleaned.
I think before the summer is over you can wear them

[monet0329]

I am so0o0o happy for you!!!... yayayaayayyaayay

[Low Carb Mommy]

How neat! Who knows....you may be in them soon with the way you are dropping....and we will have to see a picture of you in them! Thanks for sharing the email....too cool!

[lcq]

Originally Posted by Edwards20

I am in with RR.

Had a turkey sammich for lunch. OK, RR ..... where have you been since January ???

Yea like you .... I definitely feel like the second time you have them you fully appreciate what you have been missing....i definitely don't miss bread...but I forgot how good it was to hold a sandwich and not have to use a knife and fork all the time

[seb]

Originally Posted by Edwards20

I am in with RR.

Had a turkey sammich for lunch. OK, RR ..... where have you been since January ???

ditto. I love my sandwiches with RRs. They make this WOE so livable for me.

How cool about your Business Office Manager offering you clothes because of your noticeable weight loss.

[Edwards20]

Such a great feeling.

AND the RR's are VERY filling. I had the double cheeseburger for dinner. Wish I had lettuce, maters, onions, etc. BUT didn't think of any of that when I made the grocery list.

I am stuffed, and haven't had many carbs. I feel like I should be eating more.

[Tippy Toes]

Way too cool, Candy!

[Sadler_Girl]

Too cool email!

[Edwards20]

Morning all. Sorry I was MIA last night. Got busy and Hannah asked me to lie down with her ..... the rest was history til this morning. And I still feel very tired.

I knew the scale # yesterday was a "fluke". Today the magic # was 226 (which is still down from last week's weigh-in). You see this is why I can only count my #'s on Thursday's only for weigh-in. It is so amazing how much it fluctuates. But I did SEE 222, so I can "taste" it.

Today will be a bittersweet day for me. Hannah has her pre-K graduation. I am sure this will be an emotional time. While I am so proud of her, I don't want her to grow up this fast.

I am stuggling with motivation at work. You think the fact that we are broke would do it. But, it's just not clicking. I have got to get myself in the zone at work, or else. Therefore, I am going to TRY not to get online in the office. In fact, I should not even be IN the office. I have gotten out of the habit of calling on people personally, and my sales have suffered. But geeze, gas prices are ridiculous and we don't get much reimbrusement. Ok, enough whining about that. Something has to change, and I am the ONLY one who can change it. I have NEVER been this way before, and I have always taken pride in my job. So, pray for me here.

Also, I think I am getting my Randy BACK. They have asked him to come back to 1st shift. He has not answered them (doesn't want to sound too agreeable) nor does he know WHEN, but we pray it's soon. He will work M-Th from 6AM-3PM and Fri from 10AM-6PM (which could turn into some overtime). So the only thing we give up then is Friday night events. Which is a PLUS considering what we are sacrificing now.

Problem is, that leaves Hannah with no where to stay during the summer. I hate to send her to Granny's more than 2 days at a time. Praying for a solution to this as well.

Well, I am heading to finish reading some journals, etc. Hope everyone has a great day today. If I don't get to you, I will find you tonight.

[Tylar_Connar]

I wish I lived close by, i would watch Hannah for you!! I hope God works things out for you.

[Tylar_Connar]

hmm, the rr did it not taste eggy to you or leave a after taste.

[monet0329]

Morning Candy.. ..

I was MIA last nigth as well.. just came in long enought to say good night..lol

we went shopping and out to eat.. only thing I bought wa s acandle from the good will..lol.. for 99 cents.. it was brand new and still had the price of $13.50,, and it is plum colored so it will go in my bathroom.. .. had to share my bargin wiff you ..

I will keep you all in my prayers.. .. it will all work out

have a great day.. love yaaaa

[Low Carb Mommy]

Good morning! Praying for sales, sales, sales! You need to go see all these people that you haven't seen in a long time! Think of all the compliments that you are going to receive! There's your motivation!

I was reading a thread on yogurt this morning. I saw where Fawn had suggested to someone to add flax seed to their peanutbutter/yogurt blend. She said that it would slow down the absorbtion of the peanut butter and give you extra fiber. Just thought I would let you know since I know how you love your flax "peanut butter pie".

[seb]

Originally Posted by Edwards20

Today will be a bittersweet day for me. Hannah has her pre-K graduation. I am sure this will be an emotional time. While I am so proud of her, I don't want her to grow up this fast.

I know what you mean. This is a hard time for me as my oldest child, the dearest daughter a mom can have, is graduating and going off to college. It's going to be a huge change for me without her here. We are so close, she is such a ditto of me, and I feel like part of me will be leaving. Congratulations to your Hannah on her pre-K graduation. I remember DD's.

[lcq]

AWW Candy .......Here is praying that things at work pick up 100 fold
You have a blessed day hun

[twinkerbell]

Good morning Candy! sales sales sales!

I guess I will get brave and try those RR, if you like em they must be good!
Also, I am going to pick up some lc vanilla yogurt today and try your PB pie-yum
And finally, my DD graduates from preschool on Friday they are doing something big, there's even a "rehearsal" on Thursday! I have another little one, he's 3 but soon enough he will be a "big boy"
It makes us happy and sad at the same time!
Have a great day!

[Sadler_Girl]

Awww Candy
I am sorry that life is being so icky. I wish I could help with the Hannah watching. I am praying that sales will pick up. I am glad you will get to have Randy at home more.

[Tippy Toes]

Candy, I am sure it will all work out. And Beth is right--get out of the office and go see folks. It will be GREAT for your ego!

[Livywilltim-mom]

Candy,
Go get' m Girl! Here are prayers for lots of sales!
Peace

[Sadler_Girl]

I have a question

Rolls

In the whites add 1/2 teaspoon of cream of tarter (optional) plus 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. Whip on high for 2 to 3 min until whites are stiff and form peeks.

To the yolks add seasonings of choice (I use Italian) plus 2 packs of Splenda and 1.5 tablespoons of full fat mayo. 3 oz of cream cheese will work too in place of mayo. Whip on high for 1 min.

Gently fold the yolks into the whites with a rubber spatula or spoon. Very gently so as not to break the whites down...

Use Reynolds non stick foil or grease two cookie sheets and drop with large spoon into 6 rolls per sheet. Do not flatten but you can sort of shape them if you want. Recipe says add spoonfuls to top till batter is gone.

Bake at 300 (preheated) for one hour. Cool completly, then put in ziplock in fridge. Although they come out crispy, the fridge will change the texture into a softer bread.


how many eggs?
I have been looking through your thread and am lost help