Narrow is the road. . .

[Debralynn]

Looking great Diana!

Hey, do you order your Sweetzfree on line, or have you found it here locally?

[Determinedtolose]

Hi Debra!

I ordered it online, and I guess I'm not allowed to post the website on here, from what I hear?!
But I did see Netrition had that FiberFit, that is a liquid splenda too. That is another option. I may have to check that out too.

Thanks for stopping by, I'll come by and visit you too!

[Debralynn]

Hey! Get in your journal, Zonie!

Thanks for the sweetzfreez info. I just hate to pay S&H, so I was hoping you had run into it somewhere!

How are you doing?

[Determinedtolose]

Haha!!! Hi Debra!

I know, I'm slacking! I just had been posting everywhere else, I forget about coming back here!

I ordered Sweetzfreez from their website. I thought that Netrition had a similar product called Liquid Fiber or something like that. I think it's the same.

I'm doing good, thanks for asking! I'm just trucking along, trying to get into Onederland.

How are you doing? I'll come visit your journal when I get to work.

Thanks for stopping bye!!!

[seb]

Happy Valentines Day, Diana. Are you going out with DH tonight?

Have a wonderful evening.

[Determinedtolose]

Hi Sue!
I was wondering where you were!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO YOU TOO!!!

No, we're staying in. DH wants to bbq something so I'm going to the store to pick up a few things.

I hope you and your Sweetheart have a wonderful evening too!!

[seb]

Thanks. I'm hoping that I can get the grill started. It hasn't been used for months. Will have to go give it a good clean up here soon. Just resting my feet after working and running errands today.

[Debralynn]

OK, so what did you end up grilling?

[Livywilltim-mom]

Hi Sweet Diana!

I LOVE your avatar. What a lovely woman you are.

I have had a wonderful time reading your journal It's so nice to find such an upbeat, encouraging friend here.

Peace

[Determinedtolose]

Hi Sue and Debralynn!!
I didn't grill after all. After I got home my brain was tired from typing out proposals for the boss! I just wanted to get out of the office, LOL!

I went to Fry's got a few things, saw their strawberries, and oh they looked good and plump! I bought one carton.

So today we'll do our grilling. DH will have a t-bone and I'll have the chicken with scalloped turnips and the strawberry Oopsie cake for dessert.

I was invited to a b-day party tomorrow, but not sure if I'm going. I would love to go because the people who are having it are Hawaiians. They are such loving people and I just love the love they show each other. The couple who is hosting also go to the same church my sister goes to. I was going there for awhile too.

Even though my face is clearing up, it feels dry still and itchy. So I think I'll stay home and slather CO on it and see if that helps.

Still doing good on my woe. Oh yesterday since we didn't grill we ordered pizza and hot wings. I had a craving for the wings and that's what we did.

Love Ya!

[seb]

Diana~I just remembered that when I had a flare up of rosasea last year and was out of my prescription, I used CO and it worked well. Hope it works for you also. Your dinner sounds wonderful. Can you tell me how you make scalloped turnips? I love turnips.

[Determinedtolose]

Ahhh Jaimie, that's so nice of you to say that. Although at times I don't feel so sweet, LOL!!
Visit me anytime! Do you have a journal too, that I can visit?


Sue, my little sister told me she made these and I just got the recipe from her. Here is what she did.

1/2 c heavy cream
1/2 c water
1/4 stick of butter
2 or 3 cups of cheese
salt and pepper to taste
garlic powder, onion powder
7 small turnips or 5 medium size

She heated the first 4 ingredients in a pan until the cheese melted, she seasoned this mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Then she sliced the turnips about 1/4" in size and put them in a bowl and seasoned with the garlic and onion powder.

She put the turnips in a casserole dish and poured the cheese mixture over that and smushed it all down. She said it looked like it wasn't enough liquid, but it was. Then baked it for about 30 min or golden brown.

Of course you can tweak this to suit your own taste!

[seb]

That sounds soooo good. I think I'll try it next week.

[Determinedtolose]

I'm still here, just feeling a little lazy. I love to post on others journals, then forget about mine! But I love it!

So I feel really good! Not because I'm losing, but because I choose too. If I don't choose or allow myself to feel good then that will only cause me to be affected by the circumstances that surround me everyday and I don't want that to happen.

I'm not a strong person on my own, but I have Him who I draw my strength from.

So today I'm going to shop for furniture. Right now, I'm sitting on the floor and I can only sit on here for so long until I get tired, LOL!
I don't know what type of furniture to get. I would like to find a small sectional with recliners or 2 separate peices with the cushion ottoman. I figure this weekend will be a good time to look with all the sales going on.
I know I'll be led to right type of furniture.

As far as my weight is going, I'm still going along with my lc woe. It seems like it's taking forever to get past 205, and I don't know why. But I'm not going to worry about it, I know I'm eating right and I'll just be patient about it and let my body continue to do it's thing!

I'm just thankful I'm not where I was at before! I'm not where I would like to be, but I've made progress and I'll take that!!

I used to be so focused on how I haven't lost, that I would forget how much I have actually lost! That to me is motivating!

Thank God, I have a very supportive husband who would be happy if I didn't lose anymore. But I think he could get used to a thinner me!

Well, I hope you all have a wonderul day!!!

[Debralynn]

Hi Diana!

You ARE a strong person, because of HIM! Rejoice! You have made such amazing progress!

How fun to shop for new furniture! I love the sectionals with the big ottomans! I love when they use the ottoman as a "coffee table" too! You are going to have such fun looking and deciding!

Things have cleared up over here in the east valley, but it's still cold! You guys should go out to eat during your shopping trip, and grill tomorrow, when it warms up. (I'll use almost ANY excuse to get DH to take me out to dinner! )

Have a lovely weekend! Be well!

[Determinedtolose]

You are too funny Debra! I like your spirit and spunk! You've got the Spirit of God in you, big time!!!

As a matter of fact, we already found a couple of sofas. They'll be delivered tomorrow! Can you believe that!

I love the big secs too with the ottoman's but our livingroom isn't that big. So we have to get something that will accomodate our quarters!

Right now I'm playing scrabble with my niece and nephew and they are getting impatient with me!

I'll talk to you in a while!

[seb]

How exciting to get new furniture, Diana. I'm sure you'll really enjoy it! How was your weekend? Looks like you had your niece and nephew again. How fun.

[Determinedtolose]

I've got a new resolve and new determination, thanks to Sue, the inspirer!

I've let myself think that how I was eating was okay and that's not good! I need to get back to basics here and do Atkins right!

So today, I will do what I have to do to stay on track! I'm pressing towards my goal! I'm going to keep going until I've lost all I need to lose and by the grace of God, I will lose!!!

Today's menu:
B-2 servings of egg casserole, 1 cup of coffee w heavy cream, Torani sf toffee.
L- hamburger patty, wrapped in lettuce
D- chicken breast with radishes

[seb]

I'm excited that you're excited, Diana. We can do this! I just can't do A72 first week. I'm afraid of my tummy troubles getting worse, so just being strict without cheating!

Here we go to a slimmer, healthier year!

[Livywilltim-mom]

Wahoo!! Wow, new furniture, great time with kids...and now a renewed outlook! God is good friend!

Here is to a successful spring!

Peace

[Determinedtolose]

Amen!!!! I am looking forward to a bright future being thin and giving God the glory!!!

[seb]

Love your positive outlook and attitude, Diana.

[Determinedtolose]

Hi Sue, I know the same is in you too!


Oh my sofas, I forgot! I love them! They are like an antique style chocolate color. I'll take a pic of them. I got a sofa, loveseat, chair and ottoman. We use the ottoman as a coffee table because it's big enough.

They are comfortable and firm at the same time.

I'm feeling the dreaded TOM approaching too. But that's life! I think that's why I've been feeling hungrier. I have also been craving ice cream and oh yes, I had to satisify that craving with it! But, I'm going to keep a very low carb day.

Hi Jaimie! Hi Debra! I hope you Ladies have a wonderful Day! I'll come visit you in a bit!!

[seb]

Can't wait to see a pic of our new furniture. We have a chocolate colored leather sofa and I love the color. You can match just about anything with it.

TOM I think that's why I had a few things I shouldn't have this weekend; I was really craving sweets. And, if truth be told, have been a little grouchy for the past few days. Poor DH. He puts up with so much.

[Determinedtolose]

Don't our husbands put up with us! And they are so good about it. Yesterday, my DH calls me during his lunch to say Hi, and I was up to my eyeballs in work, which is unusal. So I cut him short and said I couldn't talk and hang before he can even say bye.

I felt so bad that I text him and apologized, and when I got home he gets up from the couch and comes over and gives me a kiss! I'm like, talk about not holding that against me!
I keep saying this, but we are all blessed to have wonderful husbands!!!

[seb]

That is soooo sweet, Diana. We are blessed to have such wonderful men in our lives. I don't know how I'd be a normal person without my DH. He helps keep me under control.

[Debralynn]

Hi Diana!

Your resolve is so inspiring!

Plus, your furniture sounds gorgeous! I can't wait to see it!

Hope you are having an easier day at work today. God bless our husbands! I have been pretty snippy, too!