LOSIN' THE BABY FAT ~ TERRIFIC TUESDAY!!!

karatejen · 07-04-2005, 10:28 PM

Melissa!!!

Chels!!!!

Dawn!!!

I know we have some more birthdays and Anniversaries today. Speak up so we can wish you the same. I am just brain dead at this hour.

Chels~

Are you doing ok? Please let us hear from you.

You know, I like fireworks and everything 4th of July. But come on, it is past midnight. Why are people still lighting them? I guess I can tell I am getting old. I just think it is rude and inconsiderate. Most everybody that had today off has to go back to work tomorrow.

See everyone on the flip side.

blueyedgrl · 07-04-2005, 10:35 PM

I just posted on the Monday thread. I'll paste it here:

Had a great time tonight at the concert & fireworks (even though it started pouring rain about 5 minutes before the fireworks.)

Ended up opening the back of my truck & using it as a make-shift shelter to watch from there.

Darryl Worley did a really awesome concert, & the best part was all of the events were free!

I took over 200 pictures, but I have to go through them. I'll try to get some uploaded & posted tomorrow. Only bad part - I ate pizza.

It was a conscious decision (cheat), but I didn't eat too much today, so I hope it doesn't do too much damage.

Nonetheless, I expect to see a gain tomorrow morning, so I've really been beating myself up over it. Ah, it's done now, and I know that I won't be doing it again anytime soon. It also made me sick, just like the LC bread did the other day, which is even more incentive to stay away from that crap. So anyway, since I post my menu each night for accountability, here it is, in all it's crappiness:

Brunch: Omelet (1 Egg, Mushrooms, Cheese), 3 Slices Bacon
Dinner: Pizza (2 Small Slices)

Chelle~ Sorry you're having problems with Knowles.

Is there a full moon for husbands these past few days or something?

The big blow-up around here Friday night was because I was doing like 5 things at once while DH was sitting on the sofa watching the Food Network (plus it was a re-run!)

Jefinner~ After reading your first post about Alison holding Devon I was like, "huh?" Even double checked your siggie for ages & thought to myself, "She's gotta mean Ezra."

You are doing so awesome with losing!

Melissa~

(It is technically after midnight now.)

Dar~ Ooh, good idea with the choices! I'll have to remember that tactic!

KJen~ Great pictures; I love The Picture People!

My sister worked there the summer that Mackenzie was born (she was in college then) & we have tons of great pictures from that summer!

OH, I'm right there with you on the fire-cracker issue. We had a $25,000 professional fireworks display here on base tonight, came home, & kids (where the heck were their parents?!?) were lighting firecrackers in the middle of the street in my neighborhood. I told DH, "I must be becoming the cranky neighborhood lady, because I just see a huge fire hazard there - I hope the stay away from our house with those things!"

Oh, I noticed on the front page that today is Chelsea's birthday, too. So, if you're lurking, a big

to you too, I hope you're able to enjoy your day!

Jefinner · 07-04-2005, 11:27 PM

HEY THERE!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MELISSA!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHELSEA!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAWN!!!

WOO! So many birthdays today!!!

EMILY - Sounds like you had a great time!!! We won't kick you too hard about the pizza!

HI JEN!

Well... You know what's sad... The only hicky I've received in years... IS FROM MY SON!

I guess when I was nursing him the other night (in bed), he missed my nipple, and sucked a big ol' hicky right on the side of my boob. LOL!

GoJackets · 07-05-2005, 03:03 AM

this is what came up on my "birthday" image search!!!

girls!!!

chelle - they really p*ss us off. but we love them anyway....somehow, they manage to find the right words, but words don't help us get things done around the house!! just remember the good things and hopefully he will see how much you do for your family. is it the lack of appreciation or the lack of help? some of us don't mind busting our butts when we know we are appreciated. i busted my butt mopping yesterday and DH came tracking through after being outside without any regard for my effort (he knew i'd just cleaned it). i was ticked!

dar - i cracked up reading your post about sex/chores/choices. i thought you were going to say he has a choice between sex or dishes!

i have a different problem with DH. he is great to do stuff around the house. i feel like he doesn't listen to me....like since i quit work, i don't have anything important to say....maybe it's in my head.....dunno.

morning ladies!!

Jen - i love the picture people. we had a good first experience. do you scan yours? are you part of the club? murphy is so photogenic!

Emily - congrats on the losing, keep it up!!!

10:30 1:30 4:30 will he ever sleep longer??? fortunately he goes right back to sleep.

GoJackets · 07-05-2005, 03:05 AM

morning jefinner - don't know why, but i got a visual with your post!!!

BrattyChelle · 07-05-2005, 04:07 AM

Morning Ladies!!!

you bunch of beautiful mommies!!! Happy Anniv. to those who share this day also.

This is my son PJ's bday too. Can't believe he's NINE today. I'll be calling the birthday boy on my way to work and we're celebrating this weekend.

I have to start the M/E fast again today...don't ask why

I'm moving past it, or at least trying to. So I'm starting today after weighing in this morning at 271 and TOM arriving this morning.

OK, had to repost this pic from the weekend.....Elana forgot where her bikini bottoms went!!

MrsIndpndent · 07-05-2005, 05:47 AM

Good morning ladies.........and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all of our birthday girls!!!!!!!! We ate like crud all weekend, but enjoyed every minute of it!!

Crabcakes, Lonestar cheese fries, burgers, etc... I'm up a couple of pounds today, but that always happens after a cheat weekend. I think all of the sodium and junk...by Wednesday I should be down 2 or 3 pounds, so fingers are crossed for that! Back to the grind today w/exercising and eating right.

I have a Banquet crock pot meal on today...anyone tried them? We've been really impressed w/the flavor and quality of them, but there is never enough meat. Other than that, they're great. I put on the beef stroganoff today, but added extra beef tips that I'd gotten at the grocery store, so that should make the difference. I find that it's so hard to cook decent meals during the week that really are tasteful and filling, but last night we sat down and made a long list of ideas that are fast, easy, and good. Hopefully that'll help us when we're in a bind and can't think of things to make! Also, deciding what to have the night before is always a huge help, even though it seems simple. I mean, I can make a number of things, but I want to make good, flavorful things during the week that are delish, not just 'on the table,' know what I mean? Sometimes that's hard b/c a lot of really tasty things take too much time for a weeknight. Anywayyyyyyyy.

We officially 'tried' this month and I got a positive OPK on Friday and Saturday, and we hooked up before and during and after those days. We'llllllll see in a couple of weeks! I think knowing that I'm working on getting pregnant is making me party like crazy and make the most out of my last bit of time. I went out w/a friend on Saturday night and got absolutely hammered! In a good way, though...I am lucky enough to never get hangovers.

I was worse off than I'd been in a while and ended up staying the night at her house and going home at 8am on Sunday.

Kendall was still in bed when I got there so I showered and went to sleep. Dean didn't wake me until 12:30pm...what a friggin' saint!!!!!! Must be all that good lovin' he's been getting lately...

Anyway, then on Sunday night Dean and I went out to a local Tiki Bar and then dancing afterwards with friends. Another fun night, but I was good b/c I was driving this time!

Okay...better get working!

xoxoxoxo Lauren

MrsIndpndent · 07-05-2005, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueyedgrl

So anyway, since I post my menu each night for accountability, here it is, in all it's crappiness:

Accountability is the best thing, really. No sense in beating yourself up.

You'll do better this week!

MrsIndpndent · 07-05-2005, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrattyChelle

OK, had to repost this pic from the weekend.....Elana forgot where her bikini bottoms went!!

What a little goon, lol!!! For a minute I thought it was a hat!

MrsIndpndent · 07-05-2005, 05:57 AM

Kendall LOVES to throw herself into pillows!! She also does this w/the shirts that hang low in our closet! NERD!!

Isn't she huge!!!

karatejen · 07-05-2005, 06:31 AM

Lauren~ what awesome pictures!! I hear ya on weekday dinners. Thankfully DH and I are simple, so I make some kind of meat with some veggies.

We indulge in the Hormel already cooked beef roast. It is about the only prepackaged meat DH will eat. He is very sodium sensitive and most packaged food is high in sodium. Some brands of chicken even inject their meat with a high sodium "broth". I have to go to Publix for natural chickens. So I buy alot of groceries at Walmart, but meat at Publix. Kinda a pain to have to go to different stores.

karatejen · 07-05-2005, 06:35 AM

Dena~I meant to tell you that your pic of Hamilton was absolutely adorable. I think that is printworthy!!!!

MrsIndpndent · 07-05-2005, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karatejen

I hear ya on weekday dinners. Thankfully DH and I are simple, so I make some kind of meat with some veggies.

We're simple too, but it seems like I get tired of the same 'ol grilled chicken, ya know? So...I've been hunting for cool, simple marinades and recipes to spice things up a bit!

Dar20 · 07-05-2005, 07:00 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!
to
CHELS
MELISSA
DAWN
PJ

and

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!
to
CYNTHIA
TRACY

I feel like I'm missing someone, but I hope not!

I made the mistake of weighing myself this morning. Ugh.. too much legal food, I guess. I'm feeling bloated. Going to drink tons of water today!

BBL!

babyblue26062 · 07-05-2005, 07:25 AM

- To all you celebrating today!!

Happy Anniversary to Cynthia
Happy Anniversary to Tracy-

Hope you guys all have a great day!!!!!!!!!!!

-

OK- I will be back later!
Kristen

TRACY2 · 07-05-2005, 07:41 AM

Good morning moms!!

Happy, Happy birthday to those celebrating!!
Happy Anniversary Cyn!

Love the pics Lauren! She is such a chunker! Getting so tall!

Love your post Dar

I know i have missed tons over the long weekend! So much going on, not much time to get to the puter.

I am gonna go back and scan when I get a few minutes!
Just wanted to pop in and say hi!

Kjen- love your new avi too!

MrsIndpndent · 07-05-2005, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dar20

Going to drink tons of water today!

I REALLY need to up my water consumption! I know that tea doesn't count towards intake (hardly drink it anyway), but what about flavored waters and such?

Dar20 · 07-05-2005, 07:55 AM

Lauren, sometimes I just can't stand plain water. Personally, I feel that if it's wet and doesn't contain sugar, it's close enough most days.

I think the problem with sodas and tea is the sodium and caffiene in them. Flavored waters may contain those, I'm not sure.

TRACY2 · 07-05-2005, 08:04 AM

Dar- do you like the new Propel flavored water? My family can't drink enough of it. I personnaly don't like flavored water, but hey, whatever makes em happy.

Wanted to post a few pics here-
Sunday it was nasty hot- Katie got an ice cream-

K- I am all about healthy exploration as long as noone or nothing gets hurt

Someone decided to check out my tanning bed.

Dar20 · 07-05-2005, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRACY2

Dar- do you like the new Propel flavored water? My family can't drink enough of it. I personnaly don't like flavored water, but hey, whatever makes em happy.

I've never actually tried flavored waters myself. I'll put lemon juice in my water, but that's about as adventurous as I get. I want to try the new Dasani, but keep forgetting!

Friendship · 07-05-2005, 08:12 AM

PJ

Chels

Dawn

Me

Happy Anniversary Tracy!!!
Happy Anniversary Cyn!!!

/Happy Anniversary to those lurkers too!

Well, Hunter decided to ring in my birthday with a scream fest at 12:04am...lucky me. I got him to go back to sleep and then when Andrew came home at 2:30am he was screaming again. Looks like he is getting some more teeth in....lucky us. He did sleep until 9:30am this morning!!! I think I'll let Andrew sleep until noon-1pm since he was up with Hunter until about 4am.

Lauren- Kendall is so, so cute!!!! Crossing my fingers that this is your month! Andrew and I count flavored water towards our water amounts.

Tracy- HA!!!! Katie is starting off early huh.

TRACY2 · 07-05-2005, 08:15 AM

Ah,
Happy Birthday Melissa! Any big plans?

Marthad · 07-05-2005, 08:22 AM

Hi everyone! I've not posted because I feel like there's no way I can keep up with the thread--WOW does it ever get long! For those I haven't met or have forgotten me, here's a little intro. I'm 37, married living in Sweden for another year or so and had our first baby April 23rd. I got back on track eating about a month ago and am aiming to lose 80 more pounds by April. I figure I might as well make my time here good for something and luckily Swedish food is not tempting, hopefully I can stave off emotional eating & hubby's bad influence.

Chelle, I thought that was a hat on Elana too! She's so cute!

Dar, thanks for the PM, Allison is a doll! Logan is wearing some six month things--I cannot believe how sizes differ, some things he's outgrown and others he swims in.

Friendship · 07-05-2005, 08:28 AM

Tracy- Nope, nothing planned for today. That is fine with me though..we are going to my parents house this weekend and will do the normal BBQ, swimming, etc!

Welcome Marthad- Yeah, we are a bit chatty!!! Pop in when you get a chance! I just saw pictures of your little one over on the preggo thread, he is so, so cute!!!!!

Dar20 · 07-05-2005, 08:28 AM

Martha!!!

So good to see you here! Like I said, personals are NOT required. I tend to spend WAY too much time on here when work is slow (and often when it's not and I should be working), so I know I contribute to how long the thread gets.

I like to use these girls for motivation and accountability for what I eat and what I do. I hope they can help you, too!

Oh! And one thing that IS required.. PICTURES!

Yeah, Alison is just now starting to wear the 3-6 month clothes. The 0-3 month onesies still fit her perfectly, but the legs in the pj's are too short so she's wearing 3-6 month. We met a grandmother at Penney's yesterday that was buying 12 month clothes for her 4 month old DGD!!!! Oh my!

Dar20 · 07-05-2005, 08:33 AM

Speaking of accountability, here's my menu today:
B- frittata (and did I mention that Rob ate half of the frittata I made and saved for this week?!

)
L- not sure... planned on chicken salad here at work, but I may go home to help Rob
D- LC fajitas... our favorite meal to make: grilled chicken and sausage, sauteed peppers, fajita seasoning, using romaine lettuce for wraps, sour cream, cheese, black bean dip. YUM!

I haven't plugged it into FitDay, but I can already tell you that my cals will be high due to the sausage.

07-04-2005, 10:28 PM	#1
karatejen MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,554 Gallery: karatejen	LOSIN' THE BABY FAT ~ TERRIFIC TUESDAY!!! Melissa!!! Chels!!!! Dawn!!! I know we have some more birthdays and Anniversaries today. Speak up so we can wish you the same. I am just brain dead at this hour. Chels~ Are you doing ok? Please let us hear from you. You know, I like fireworks and everything 4th of July. But come on, it is past midnight. Why are people still lighting them? I guess I can tell I am getting old. I just think it is rude and inconsiderate. Most everybody that had today off has to go back to work tomorrow. See everyone on the flip side. __________________ Jen Last edited by karatejen : 07-04-2005 at 10:33 PM.

07-04-2005, 11:27 PM	#3
Jefinner Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The land of sleepless nights Posts: 7,066 Gallery: Jefinner Stats: PREGNANT/238/214.5/165 WOE: Whatever gets this baby weight off! Start Date: Who the heck knows...	HEY THERE!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MELISSA!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHELSEA!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAWN!!! WOO! So many birthdays today!!! EMILY - Sounds like you had a great time!!! We won't kick you too hard about the pizza! HI JEN! Well... You know what's sad... The only hicky I've received in years... IS FROM MY SON! I guess when I was nursing him the other night (in bed), he missed my nipple, and sucked a big ol' hicky right on the side of my boob. LOL! Last edited by Jefinner : 07-04-2005 at 11:29 PM.

07-05-2005, 03:03 AM	#4
GoJackets Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North Georgia Posts: 13,886 Gallery: GoJackets Stats: 240/230/140	this is what came up on my "birthday" image search!!! girls!!! chelle - they really pss us off. but we love them anyway....somehow, they manage to find the right words, but words don't help us get things done around the house!! just remember the good things and hopefully he will see how much you do for your family. is it the lack of appreciation or the lack of help? some of us don't mind busting our butts when we know we are appreciated. i busted my butt mopping yesterday and DH came tracking through after being outside without any regard for my effort (he knew i'd just cleaned it). i was ticked! dar - i cracked up reading your post about sex/chores/choices. i thought you were going to say he has a choice between sex or dishes! i have a different problem with DH. he is great to do stuff around the house. i feel like he doesn't listen to me....like since i quit work, i don't have anything important to say....maybe it's in my head.....dunno. morning ladies!! Jen - i love the picture people. we had a good first experience. do you scan yours? are you part of the club? murphy is so photogenic! Emily - congrats on the losing, keep it up!!! 10:30 1:30 4:30 will he ever sleep longer??? fortunately he goes right back to sleep. __________________ "Little Jackets" here - 5/05/05 Prepregnancy 220 Pregnancy 260 Current 230 Last edited by GoJackets : 07-05-2005 at 03:07 AM.*

07-05-2005, 07:00 AM	#14
Dar20 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 5,752 Gallery: Dar20	HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! to CHELS MELISSA DAWN PJ and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!! to CYNTHIA TRACY I feel like I'm missing someone, but I hope not! I made the mistake of weighing myself this morning. Ugh.. too much legal food, I guess. I'm feeling bloated. Going to drink tons of water today! BBL! Last edited by Dar20 : 07-05-2005 at 07:02 AM.

07-05-2005, 08:28 AM	#25
Dar20 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 5,752 Gallery: Dar20	Martha!!! So good to see you here! Like I said, personals are NOT required. I tend to spend WAY too much time on here when work is slow (and often when it's not and I should be working), so I know I contribute to how long the thread gets. I like to use these girls for motivation and accountability for what I eat and what I do. I hope they can help you, too! Oh! And one thing that IS required.. PICTURES! Yeah, Alison is just now starting to wear the 3-6 month clothes. The 0-3 month onesies still fit her perfectly, but the legs in the pj's are too short so she's wearing 3-6 month. We met a grandmother at Penney's yesterday that was buying 12 month clothes for her 4 month old DGD!!!! Oh my! Last edited by Dar20 : 07-05-2005 at 08:30 AM.

07-04-2005, 10:35 PM	#2
blueyedgrl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,453 Gallery: blueyedgrl	I just posted on the Monday thread. I'll paste it here: Had a great time tonight at the concert & fireworks (even though it started pouring rain about 5 minutes before the fireworks.) Ended up opening the back of my truck & using it as a make-shift shelter to watch from there. Darryl Worley did a really awesome concert, & the best part was all of the events were free! I took over 200 pictures, but I have to go through them. I'll try to get some uploaded & posted tomorrow. Only bad part - I ate pizza. It was a conscious decision (cheat), but I didn't eat too much today, so I hope it doesn't do too much damage. Nonetheless, I expect to see a gain tomorrow morning, so I've really been beating myself up over it. Ah, it's done now, and I know that I won't be doing it again anytime soon. It also made me sick, just like the LC bread did the other day, which is even more incentive to stay away from that crap. So anyway, since I post my menu each night for accountability, here it is, in all it's crappiness: Brunch: Omelet (1 Egg, Mushrooms, Cheese), 3 Slices Bacon Dinner: Pizza (2 Small Slices) Chelle~ Sorry you're having problems with Knowles. Is there a full moon for husbands these past few days or something? The big blow-up around here Friday night was because I was doing like 5 things at once while DH was sitting on the sofa watching the Food Network (plus it was a re-run!) Jefinner~ After reading your first post about Alison holding Devon I was like, "huh?" Even double checked your siggie for ages & thought to myself, "She's gotta mean Ezra." You are doing so awesome with losing! Melissa~ (It is technically after midnight now.) Dar~ Ooh, good idea with the choices! I'll have to remember that tactic! KJen~ Great pictures; I love The Picture People! My sister worked there the summer that Mackenzie was born (she was in college then) & we have tons of great pictures from that summer! OH, I'm right there with you on the fire-cracker issue. We had a $25,000 professional fireworks display here on base tonight, came home, & kids (where the heck were their parents?!?) were lighting firecrackers in the middle of the street in my neighborhood. I told DH, "I must be becoming the cranky neighborhood lady, because I just see a huge fire hazard there - I hope the stay away from our house with those things!" Oh, I noticed on the front page that today is Chelsea's birthday, too. So, if you're lurking, a big to you too, I hope you're able to enjoy your day!

07-05-2005, 03:05 AM	#5
GoJackets Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North Georgia Posts: 13,886 Gallery: GoJackets Stats: 240/230/140	morning jefinner - don't know why, but i got a visual with your post!!!

07-05-2005, 04:07 AM	#6
BrattyChelle Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,504 Gallery: BrattyChelle Stats: 340/271/175 Start Date: Originally 01/04 - PostPartum Restart 02/05	Morning Ladies!!! you bunch of beautiful mommies!!! Happy Anniv. to those who share this day also. This is my son PJ's bday too. Can't believe he's NINE today. I'll be calling the birthday boy on my way to work and we're celebrating this weekend. I have to start the M/E fast again today...don't ask why I'm moving past it, or at least trying to. So I'm starting today after weighing in this morning at 271 and TOM arriving this morning. OK, had to repost this pic from the weekend.....Elana forgot where her bikini bottoms went!!

07-05-2005, 05:47 AM	#7
MrsIndpndent Guest Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,558 Gallery: MrsIndpndent Stats: Pregnant! See siggy! WOE: low-fat/low-cal Start Date: January 2005	Good morning ladies.........and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all of our birthday girls!!!!!!!! We ate like crud all weekend, but enjoyed every minute of it!! Crabcakes, Lonestar cheese fries, burgers, etc... I'm up a couple of pounds today, but that always happens after a cheat weekend. I think all of the sodium and junk...by Wednesday I should be down 2 or 3 pounds, so fingers are crossed for that! Back to the grind today w/exercising and eating right. I have a Banquet crock pot meal on today...anyone tried them? We've been really impressed w/the flavor and quality of them, but there is never enough meat. Other than that, they're great. I put on the beef stroganoff today, but added extra beef tips that I'd gotten at the grocery store, so that should make the difference. I find that it's so hard to cook decent meals during the week that really are tasteful and filling, but last night we sat down and made a long list of ideas that are fast, easy, and good. Hopefully that'll help us when we're in a bind and can't think of things to make! Also, deciding what to have the night before is always a huge help, even though it seems simple. I mean, I can make a number of things, but I want to make good, flavorful things during the week that are delish, not just 'on the table,' know what I mean? Sometimes that's hard b/c a lot of really tasty things take too much time for a weeknight. Anywayyyyyyyy. We officially 'tried' this month and I got a positive OPK on Friday and Saturday, and we hooked up before and during and after those days. We'llllllll see in a couple of weeks! I think knowing that I'm working on getting pregnant is making me party like crazy and make the most out of my last bit of time. I went out w/a friend on Saturday night and got absolutely hammered! In a good way, though...I am lucky enough to never get hangovers. I was worse off than I'd been in a while and ended up staying the night at her house and going home at 8am on Sunday. Kendall was still in bed when I got there so I showered and went to sleep. Dean didn't wake me until 12:30pm...what a friggin' saint!!!!!! Must be all that good lovin' he's been getting lately... Anyway, then on Sunday night Dean and I went out to a local Tiki Bar and then dancing afterwards with friends. Another fun night, but I was good b/c I was driving this time! Okay...better get working! xoxoxoxo Lauren

07-05-2005, 05:57 AM	#10
MrsIndpndent Guest Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,558 Gallery: MrsIndpndent Stats: Pregnant! See siggy! WOE: low-fat/low-cal Start Date: January 2005	Kendall LOVES to throw herself into pillows!! She also does this w/the shirts that hang low in our closet! NERD!! Isn't she huge!!!

07-05-2005, 06:31 AM	#11
karatejen MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,554 Gallery: karatejen	Lauren~ what awesome pictures!! I hear ya on weekday dinners. Thankfully DH and I are simple, so I make some kind of meat with some veggies. We indulge in the Hormel already cooked beef roast. It is about the only prepackaged meat DH will eat. He is very sodium sensitive and most packaged food is high in sodium. Some brands of chicken even inject their meat with a high sodium "broth". I have to go to Publix for natural chickens. So I buy alot of groceries at Walmart, but meat at Publix. Kinda a pain to have to go to different stores.

07-05-2005, 06:35 AM	#12
karatejen MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,554 Gallery: karatejen	Dena~I meant to tell you that your pic of Hamilton was absolutely adorable. I think that is printworthy!!!!

07-05-2005, 07:25 AM	#15
babyblue26062 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: near Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,548 Gallery: babyblue26062 Stats: 242/199/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/5/2004	- To all you celebrating today!! Happy Anniversary to Cynthia Happy Anniversary to Tracy- Hope you guys all have a great day!!!!!!!!!!! - OK- I will be back later! Kristen

07-05-2005, 07:41 AM	#16
TRACY2 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Florida panhandle/ hurricane magnet Posts: 6,478 Gallery: TRACY2 Stats: 200/155/145 WOE: Low Cal/ Reduced portions/ Curves	Good morning moms!! Happy, Happy birthday to those celebrating!! Happy Anniversary Cyn! Love the pics Lauren! She is such a chunker! Getting so tall! Love your post Dar I know i have missed tons over the long weekend! So much going on, not much time to get to the puter. I am gonna go back and scan when I get a few minutes! Just wanted to pop in and say hi! Kjen- love your new avi too!

07-05-2005, 07:55 AM	#18
Dar20 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 5,752 Gallery: Dar20	Lauren, sometimes I just can't stand plain water. Personally, I feel that if it's wet and doesn't contain sugar, it's close enough most days. I think the problem with sodas and tea is the sodium and caffiene in them. Flavored waters may contain those, I'm not sure.

07-05-2005, 08:04 AM	#19
TRACY2 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Florida panhandle/ hurricane magnet Posts: 6,478 Gallery: TRACY2 Stats: 200/155/145 WOE: Low Cal/ Reduced portions/ Curves	Dar- do you like the new Propel flavored water? My family can't drink enough of it. I personnaly don't like flavored water, but hey, whatever makes em happy. Wanted to post a few pics here- Sunday it was nasty hot- Katie got an ice cream- K- I am all about healthy exploration as long as noone or nothing gets hurt Someone decided to check out my tanning bed.

07-05-2005, 08:12 AM	#21
Friendship Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,878 Gallery: Friendship	PJ Chels Dawn Me Happy Anniversary Tracy!!! Happy Anniversary Cyn!!! /Happy Anniversary to those lurkers too! Well, Hunter decided to ring in my birthday with a scream fest at 12:04am...lucky me. I got him to go back to sleep and then when Andrew came home at 2:30am he was screaming again. Looks like he is getting some more teeth in....lucky us. He did sleep until 9:30am this morning!!! I think I'll let Andrew sleep until noon-1pm since he was up with Hunter until about 4am. Lauren- Kendall is so, so cute!!!! Crossing my fingers that this is your month! Andrew and I count flavored water towards our water amounts. Tracy- HA!!!! Katie is starting off early huh.

07-05-2005, 08:15 AM	#22
TRACY2 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Florida panhandle/ hurricane magnet Posts: 6,478 Gallery: TRACY2 Stats: 200/155/145 WOE: Low Cal/ Reduced portions/ Curves	Ah, Happy Birthday Melissa! Any big plans?

07-05-2005, 08:22 AM	#23
Marthad MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,235 Gallery: Marthad	Hi everyone! I've not posted because I feel like there's no way I can keep up with the thread--WOW does it ever get long! For those I haven't met or have forgotten me, here's a little intro. I'm 37, married living in Sweden for another year or so and had our first baby April 23rd. I got back on track eating about a month ago and am aiming to lose 80 more pounds by April. I figure I might as well make my time here good for something and luckily Swedish food is not tempting, hopefully I can stave off emotional eating & hubby's bad influence. Chelle, I thought that was a hat on Elana too! She's so cute! Dar, thanks for the PM, Allison is a doll! Logan is wearing some six month things--I cannot believe how sizes differ, some things he's outgrown and others he swims in.

07-05-2005, 08:33 AM	#26
Dar20 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 5,752 Gallery: Dar20	Speaking of accountability, here's my menu today: B- frittata (and did I mention that Rob ate half of the frittata I made and saved for this week?! ) L- not sure... planned on chicken salad here at work, but I may go home to help Rob D- LC fajitas... our favorite meal to make: grilled chicken and sausage, sauteed peppers, fajita seasoning, using romaine lettuce for wraps, sour cream, cheese, black bean dip. YUM! I haven't plugged it into FitDay, but I can already tell you that my cals will be high due to the sausage.