Happy Monday Snow Angels!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you believe that in 7 days it will be September??? That is sure an eye opener this early cool August morning!! Time is flying!!

I am in for today and staying on my program. My weekend hasn't been too bad just over ate a couple of times. Need to really get that under control today and keep it under control. YES I can do that and will.

Janet I have had those symptoms off and on for years. The shakiness, dizzy, nausea, and most of the others you named but when I had my blood checked I had diabetes. Out of control diabetes. Now that I take 5 pills every morning to kick start my body and stay on diabetes diet I do fine. Actually I follow the ww program and made some modifications and diet works fine. I too had periods of low blood sugar for years and should have eaten a well balanced diet with protein at each meal. I eat 3 meals a day with snacks added.

I think most of you know that I am a late sleeper. Well I am up this morning at 4:30 but I will go back to bed once I finish posting and have a massive hit of coffee. Then I will sleep until about noon. Only then once I am up for good to do I start to eat. I usually have breakfast at 12:00 to 1:00 in the afternoon. Then all the rest of daily food is eaten about every 3 hours or so until I go to bed at midnight to 3 am. If I was working I would have to change my routine but being retired this works for me. Although my schedule is different than most it is consistent. What I am saying in a long drawn out way is I don't eat breakfast at the normal time but rather at lunch time. Sometimes I might have a banana if I wake up queasy at my stomach.

What is important for me is to make sure I eat about every 3 hours during my awake time. Still some days I will take a nap. Not a long one but about 45 minutes. However since I have started ww's program and exercising I find I sleep less than before.

I did get my 5 miles in on my bike yesterday and I felt so much better. Exercising also helps my back. I just have to keep remembering that and know the difference between what will make my back hurt worse and what exercise will make it feel better.

Well I am sure ready to start this day. I have to see the Orthopedic surgeon today or this afternoon. Little nervous about going but have to anyway!! Hoping for good news!!

Plans for today I mean goals:
1. Stay on program
2. Exercise at least 30 min
3. drink fluids
4. go to doc
5. scripts filled--DO NOT FORGET!!!
6. No over eating!!
7. Be good to self and family!!

Yes I will accomplish those goals today. I am feeling more determined each day to meet my December goal. Even though I did overeat this weekend I haven't gained any weight I have stayed the same. I checked this morning to see if I had done any damage and good to see I didn't. I still will see a weight loss Wednesday!!

I will tell you what makes me feel good. When I started this journey to find a healthier fitter me I had 140 lbs to lose. As of last Wednesday I have finally broken into the 90's. I have lost a total of 42 lbs!!! Only 98 to go. Only 27 to get to 220 for December!!!!!!!!! Wow I finally have some numbers to work with.

I know I have to do some pushing myself to meet my December goal and I am going to. Have to renew my faith in me each day and put forth a lot of effort. NEED to stay on program and even cut the points to make sure I lose the 27 lbs!! Well Angels I am determined to do just that. Whatever it takes to knock off those pounds I will do and STILL eat healthy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so looking forward to cooler mornings to walk and exercise. I love the winter mornings and walking!! Can't wait till:snow: !!!!

Yes this is going to be a great day!! I am going to feel good and stay on task and make this a good day!!

Angels do you ever feel panicky about losing your weight? I did for so long and I noticed I am not nearly as panicky as I was before. I think breaking into those 90's has made a huge difference for me. Don't get me wrong the need and desire is still very very strong to get this weight off but I am not as afraid as I was. Wow that is a new feeling!!! Just makes me more determined to get this weight moving away from me and into oblivion.

Time to sleep and wake up full of energy and determination!! I will make today a success!! I am in control of me and it feels good!! How are you spending your day Angels? MIne is going to be wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Move it and Lose it!!
Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Hi all!
Lizzie -thanks for that inspiring post! I was going to start moaning about how hungry I feel all the time..but now I won't! lol.. I have that willpower and I am doing it!!!
I started this morning with WW at home. I'm excited for my first weigh in here on Wednesday, I feel lighter already :)

Lately I've started to think a lot what I'm going to look like when I'm thin..and I just can't imagine it! I'm scared that i might look so different..lol..psycho I know.

Goals for today
*eat within points
*do taebo or Jane Fonda workout
*drink lots of water
*keep motivated

Have a nice Monday all! Good luck with doctor's Lizzie.

Mari

snow Angels' goal: 220

Good Morning Everyone!!

Mari - so glad you decided to join the trek.

Lizzie -- I second Mari's motion -- I wish you good luck at the Doc's.

A new week and A new start......So far a great start to my Monday

- did 50 ab crunches
- ate quiche for breakie including glass of V-8 ( 1 veggie serving in)
- make work a good day ( meetings or not )
- make tan appointments
- walk Mitz tonight
- another 50 crunches
- eat healthy lunch and supper (salad somewhere )

Have a great day all -- I'm off to work!!!

Good Morning Snow Angels!!

I am working half a day today, and then on vacation the rest of the week. Hopefully, to be able to move into my house!! I have so much more packing to do, that's why I'm taking off. Plus I need a break from here. Even when I'm at work, I'm constantly thinking about home.

Broke my bad habit this weekend. Yesterday I did not have ONE JELLY BEAN!! And I cut my carbs considerably so that today I am back at 255 (I was at 257 sat and sun). Now I can only go down!

I also rode my bike for 23 minutes last night - 5 miles. Not much, but better than none! Especially with all the packing, I was busy, and moving my tush!

Goals:

Stay on plan
Drink all water
Limit carbs

I'll be happy with those!! Have a great week, Snow Angels!

Here we are, and all doing well!!! It is getting so close to December. The time is just flying. I know I can do this, and I am going to do it just to prove to myself that I can!!!!! 18 weeks away ladies!! I did ok over the weekend, but could have done better. Hubby went away for a few days. He will be back on Wednesday night. I hate it when he is gone. But, this will give me some time to get things organized around here. He is NOT the organizer in this marriage :laugh: I need to go through some things to get rid of for a yard sale.

Well......I am going to do my best to get moving today...I am sooo tired. Like a few others of you.....I too have hypoglycemia. I have had it since about junior high. I have had some really bad episodes with it, where I remember one time I was so low, and Mom checked my BG's and it was 47!!! I thought I was going to pass out, which I almost did!....Anyhow, I now know that I have to keep it under control. That is another BIG reason why I want to lose this weight, because of the hypo, and because my grandmother was a very brittle diabetic, so those right there put me at high risk for diabetes (not even including the weight). I want to avoid it if I can!

My goals for the day are...Exercise..which I going to do after here
Drink 96 oz of water........
eat within calorie range...
mow the lawn.....
pick up house......
Have fun with daughter......

I hope all of you have a wonderful day, and Lizzie.....I will be thinking of you as you visit the Ortho doc today! Hugs to all of you. Keep up the great work....we WILL do this!!!!!!!!!!!!

good morning snow angels and happy monday. the start of new week and good choices to make.
well i am busy today but wanted to stop by and write down my goals.
here they are:

1.eat within points
2. drink all water
3.ride bike
4. do arm wts.
5.clean


have a good day.

Good Morning Snow Angels.

I had a great weekend. I stayed on the low end of points for Sat and Sun. I was having a chocolate attack yesterday so I made some low point brownies that are just so delicious and they hit the spot. I was very busy this weekend. I had a riding lesson on Saturday and then we went to town for awhile. When we got back I had to clean up the area where we store our hay since we were getting more hay on Sunday. So then Sunday we hauled 2 tons of hay and then I went for a swim. Yesterday afternoon I started washing some of our saddle pads for the horse show and had just finished washing them when the wind started to blow and then it started raining. So I had to throw the pads in the horse trailer so they could finish drying. I have almost everything ready for the show next weekend. I just have a few pieces of tack left to clean. I love going to this show, it is alot of fun and there are some really gorgoues horses.

My goals for today are:
1. Eat within points.
2. Drink my water, already drank 33 oz
3. Ride my dad's horse.
4. Do laundry.
5. Do cardio workout.

Everybody have a great Monday.

Hey Katie.....any cowboys to go with them there fine horses??

I'm having a Margarita for dinner.....ish dat uhhwowed??
LOL!
I am SO happy.....(no not drunk!) I got my shoes today, the New Balance, feel wonderful on my feets! Found 3 pair of dress shoes at Payless, lost my car at the Mall and walked half way around the **** thing in 102 heat, I HATE that place. Shopped for the office, didn't fall asleep.....am off the next two days so am celebrating by golly!

I talked to John yesterday afternoon and that helped too........I'm afraid I like him TOO much and don't wanna scare him! I'm trying really hard to behave! I've not felt so much for one fellow in a very long time and I want him as a friend.....don't wanna lose that by allowing my emotions to get out of control. I told ya I haven't "dated" in a year and a half.....haven't wanted to, until I met John. I know! It's the CATS!!! They bewitched me! LOL!

Lizzieeeeee! Woohoo!! You've come a long way love!! Yep show the 27 pounds who's in charge!

Stacey on the elevator down as well! I want on that puppy! Hold the door!

I'm gonna run......got some playing I wanna do then find me a book to read since my other one is locked up at the office! I'd gotten back at 5:10 and Sharon was gone and my goodies were inside. I'll run by in the morning and pick 'em up. I'd be in trouble if it was Friday!

Have a wonderful evening evryone! Catch ya later!
Boocoos of huggies!
Bren:cheers:

OK, I must confess I found an aerobic activity that just isn't me! Step aerobics! I was off beat and out of sync and messing up all the folks around me. Yes, a few others had problems too but of the dozen or so in the room, a 2nd instructor tried to help bail me out of the uncoordinated misery I was in. Forget it!!!:c( This is another form of dancing and I just don't do it well!!!:D Its sort of like Fred Estaire meeting and dancing with the Tasmanian devil! Fred would look good dancing around any old mess! But me? Nuh-uh. So farewell to the intro class and forget the regular aerobics classes...unless its April fool's day...when my attendence would be more appropriate! If I'm going to look like a joke...it might as well be the right day!

Well, I came home from class and walked the stress of it off with PT Charlie! What a good dog! Then I had to take out a bit more frustration and vacuumed the house and car out. More aerobic activity! Maybe these classes aren't so bad after all....they make me clean. I haven't done this well when cleaning was on my goal list! Ha-ha!

Primary goals for Tues are to 1) Walk 1.5 miles and 2) Weigh down.

Happy Monday Girls! :o

Well, wouldn't you know it. I got here before Lizzie did. But what did this doofus do? I'll tell you! She posted on the wrong thread, that's what. A lot of good it did me posting in last week's thread, right? ARGGGGGGG!!! WHY ME??????

I was up all night. Is that a legit excuse? I hope so, because that's what happened. I couldn't sleep, so I came on line, found 2 friends from Quitnet.com on msn, spent 2 hrs chatting with them. One good thing. We made a date to spend Sept. 8th together up in Syracuse. So I was meant to be here I guess.

Still, I was up posting and reading all night long. Then DH and I went grocery shopping and whatever else shopping. After that was all and done, we had early dinner at the Chinese Buffet.

I was going to try and watch everything. You know, write it all down and behave. By the time the first plate was done, I gave up on that idea..........hahaha. Don't get me wrong. I only had two plates of food, and they aren't the biggest plates in the world either. But I ended up being waylaid by a batch of fried scallops...........oh gosh were they good. They were covered with light coating of bread crumbs, and lightly fried. Not greasy at all, and just sooooooooooooo delish. I was caught; hook! line! & singer!! Oh well, not like it happens every day, right?

I was very good at the grocery. Bought ff cheese, veggie balogna, ff yogurt, lite cream cheese and so forth. Hey, even hubby is eating the "lite" goodies and probably benefited by it also.

By the time we got home to put groceries away it was well after 2:30pm. I quickly put the stuff away and then laid down for 2 hrs rest. Time to hit the sack now. I'm dying right where I sit.

Anyhoo.........................just wanted to report that my weigh-in is technically a success.

I'm not a miracle worker. The scale was all over the place. Anywhere from 226 to 228. Never the same thing twice. So I gave up, claim a maintain, and if next week it's 224, we'll know this week I really lost, but couldn't tell for sure.

Ok, now, before I pass out right on the keyboard, I better say goodbye. Take care all and make it a good one. Enjoy!~Enjoy!!

Love & hugs,
Sandie

HI and happy Tuesday all!

Does anyone else get this...do you have to keep explaining to people all the time that you're on a diet? I'm so frustrated, everytime I go to my friends', or mom's they don't seem to think that I'm serious about this. They're constantly offering me something to eat and get offended when I refuse. I don't know where this willpower is coming from, but I'm doing great! I haven't binged for 4 days and feel so much healthier already. I have been exercising a lot as well, but for some reason the pounds are not coming off as fast as they did last time. Maybe it's got something to do with the fact that I've dieted so many times and I've heard that every time the start is more difficult. Could this be true? Or maybe my hormones are still messed up because of my pregnancy and miscarriage...who knows, but I won't give up!!!

Any ideas how can I stop weighing myself every morning and evening? I keep doing that way too often and get myself all depressed if (and when) I'm not losing fast enough...

Todays goals are:
*drink lots of water
*go for a 2mile walk
*relax and stop stressing out about everything

Hugs and willpower!
Mari

oh, I did Jane Fonda's work out last night and could hardly walk this morning! boy, that was effective :ex:

Good Tuesday morning girlies!

Sandie.....that was GOOD! You were on a roll! LOL! That's ok. You're in good company! You'd HAVE to get at it early to beat Mz. Lizzie!

Janet! Another class clown!! That was SO funny about the step class! I've not done a class but had a video....yep tried that once and thought what the hell are they DOING! I sent it to another DT'er in the swap thing! Hope she's having fun with it!

Redde.....it will take a bit to get your system realigned and ready to lose again. Hang in there honey girl! It will happen! Hey....I feel the same way at my Mom's who equates food with love. She doesn't know a carb from a rock in the road and she will eat a total carb meal and not know it. I was there a few months ago and asked "do ya not have a green bean in this place"? She didn't! Corn, potatoes, stuffing, bread,sweet potatoes, beans.........nothing green at all! And not a fruit of any kind either. Poor lady!
I went and did some shopping for her and picked some up! Next time I visit I will take some veggies and fruit with me!
Why is it when I am surrounded by less than the best choices I crave the good and vice versa?? DUH?

I woke up at 1:30.....it's allowed since I can get a legal nap in today! Doing laundry.......I'm gonna run some errands later, drop by the office, take a peek in my kitchen and plan my strategdy for the days ahead. I'm hoppin on Stacey's elevator going to the basement!

Have a super day. My plan for today......ENJOY IT!

Caych ya later!
Bren:water: :water: :water:

Bren, thanks. Hubby keeps saying the same thing. I don't realize this myself, but apparently everytime I diet or try to diet I don't notice any change for two weeks and that's when I usually give up. Not this time though. I will do it!!!
Mari

Snow Angels' goal: 220

Gooooooooooood Morning Snow Angels,

I went to Orthopeds yesterday and doc said well be better get an MRI and see what is happening. He said I had very muscular and strong legs. So I kicked him ! No No just kidding!!! He did his usual exam and by the time I got home my right leg was getting more painful by the moment. Finally last night I took pain pills for my right leg and it still hurts today!! Anyone want to join my Piss and Moan About Everything Club??? Hahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!

Anyway will have MRI done on Sept 23 rd since mine is a none emergency type thing and see doc again on the 30 of Sept.

Dh went to onc yesterday because he was feeling yuckers. Has blood work done and it still shows the presence of cancer but not doing anything since his blood work has been the same for months now. However he is also scheduled for CT scans tomorrow morning to see what is going with his back and lungs. We both have fingers crossed that the cancer is not back. We will know in a couple of days. Anxiety level is high till we get results. Cancer is like a roller coaster only you never get to get off!!

I am so in today!!!! Stayed with low points yesterday and feel good this morning!! Of course I jumped out of bed at daylight and had tp get online but as my usual behavior I am going back to bed.

When I come in here and read all the posts I just feel like I am walking on sunshine. Angels you are the best!! Gets the old adrenaline flowing and determination gets a shot in the arm and wow I am set for the day!!

Janet I loved your story about the step videos. I often wonder who these tapes are made for. Certainly not humans.

Mari, When I was around my family and I tried dieting I felt like they all were trying to sabotage me. Unfortunately I allowed them to do just that! Well no more.

I believe when ever we plan to do something and make an announcement to that effect we are really daring anyone to try and stop us or we are seeking approval!! Does that make any sense. I am not saying it is a bad thing I think it is human nature! Anyway it certainly was true in my case.

Mari, I still do the weigh in each morning and each evening and some times during the day. The only thing different is now I don't apply so much importance on the numbers. Wednesday morning is the only day the scales count!!

Sandie, Good job on the shopping and Chinese food. I have never been to a Chinese restaurant. Think I Will put that on my to do list!! My dad use to cook Chinese and it was always wonderful but oh so fattening. Come to think of it I wonder how I stayed thin all those years.

Bren has happy feet!! Lost your car at the mall??? OMG that must have felt awful and with the heat!! I took my dad's car to the grocery store one day and forgot I had brought his so I looked for my car for a long long time until I finally remembered that I drove a different car!! Yikes!! Dance feet dance!! Girl you are to funny looking for cowboys !!!

:D

Wow Ellan that is a lot of work for a show!! But sounds like you enjoy it a bunch. Can't say I don't envy you!! Hey how about sharing the brownie recipe?????

Sandy I hope you are enjoying a few minutes to yourself today!! Have a Sandy day!!

Aj with a bg at 47 I know you felt like a dodo. That is very very low!! When I hit that low I am very ill!! That is such a horrible feeling!! With all the diabetes in your family you are wise to be cautious. Time sure is flying!!!

Wow Stacey not any Jelly Beans yesterday!! Is that good or bad?? Hey good job on the bike!! You must be speeding right along to do 5 miles in 23 minutes. You go girl!!!!


Guess I better get this old body moving right back to bed. Hey we watched A Beautiful mind last night on video. Excellent movie. Had my attention from beginning to end.

Now I am going to rest and finish my morning jolt of coffee!!
My goals for today:
1. stay on goal
2 drink water
3. exercise
4. Stop worrying!!!!!!!

Okay Angels we have to make this day count!! So let's get in ther and win win win!!! Weigh in tomorrow for me and I do want a loss. We are going to do this!! I just know it!! Never Never give up!!!!!!!!

Go for it!!
Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Well...better late than never right???? LOL I have been just working on scrapbook stuff today. A friend came over and did some stamping and scrapbooking with me. I am going to go to lunch at a different friend's house for lunch tomorrow, and do some stamping there too!! I really am enjoying it! Lots of fun, and relaxation too.

Well....I didn't write in here this morning, I had to leave right away. Hubby called, and left a message to call him ASAP. He needed to know whether or not a certain pair of pants went with a certain shirt and tie! LOL poor guy doesn't have a clue when it comes to clothes.......or maybe I should say he really doesn't give a care!!! Oh well...I still love him, I just thought it was funny! Bless his :x!!!

I did well today, but only had a half hour of exercise...I will just do better tomorrow. I did ok for eating. I am going to do the plate method next week. I think I will start it after this weekend,(Family coming, and county fair too) and start fresh on Monday. I need to get some more lettuce and more veggies in order to do that. Using the blast off week on the foodmover helped, but I didn't follow it very well one day, so....I will just try this method, and give a try, and see if it gives me a boost.

Well...I think tomorrow I am going to start doing the invitations for daughter's party. I also told my sister I would make invitations for my niece's party....sometimes I wonder WHY and HOW I get myself into these things. I know...because I love to do things for others! She is my sister after all!! LOL

Any whoo.......looks like some others didn't make it here today...Hope everyone is doing well, and hang in there girls....we will overcome and conquer the blubber monster!! He can't keep us fat forever!!!!!!!!!!!! Hugs to all of you...have a great day tomorrow!!!

Hi Snow Angel AJ,
Hey it is never to late to post. Didn't you see I left the light on for you?? That light in the dark guides us all!!

I think I will start checking out the craft shops for the materials for stamping and scrapbooking!! You make it spund so neat!! I really need to do something with my hands that is creative!! I know stamping iis what I want to learn!!

You have good night!!
Love and hugs,
Lizzie

My first weigh in! Woohoo, I'm happy to announce that I lost 1,5lbs last week. I was hoping it'd be more, but I didn't cheat, I've been eating withing points and exercising...so it will be coming off slowly but surely. Main thing is...it's coming off!
I'm feeling so great today!
Let's see some more lost pounds today...like Lizzie said, together we will lose a whole crowd :rofl:

Have a good day everyone!

Hugs and Willpower!
Mari

Snow angels goal: 220 (25,5 to go)

Alrighty then!
This will be a quickie (I think I can do one!) as my timer dinged and I have a to do list to get started on!

WTG Mari! Hey......1.5 down! Yippee!! I'll do a dance for you too!

Lizzie, sweety......we need a good P&M session oh, 'bout once a month anyway and you're behind, so due one. We will keep your DH and you in prayer. The hand you've been dealt is a hard one to play, love. Most would have a hard time accepting it, much less being such an encouragement to others as you are. You are a dear, precious lady and so appreciated here.........kicking the Dr. is good exercise.........do it for real!

Gonna get up and at it.....the day is only 14 hours long! Well, when ya subtract the time I'll be wallowing in my bed!

Have a blessed day, angels!!! Many huggarooskis for youskis!

Bren.......yippee.......back to 204 and gonna whip some puppies ....I mean pounds off the next 6 days! :tomato:

happy wed. morning~~

well i have work soon so i need to make this quick.
my goals for today are:

1.drink all water
2.eat within points
3.ride bike
4.go to work
5.straigten up before work and do dishes
6.make beds(done)
7.pack kiddies lunches(done)


well have a great day!

snow angel goal:150

Good Morning Snow Angels,

Wow it is going to be a great day!! I can feel it in my bones!!!!! Weigh in day yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!! Mari good job on the 1.5 lb loss!!:D Good for you !!!! You are on your way. Doesn't it feel wonderful when you are in control???

Hey Angels I lost another 3 lb myself. I believe my 3 and 1/2 month plateau is finally over. Now I know I will make the Dec loss. Doesn't mean I can sit back and wait for the weight to go I am still going to have to really work at knocking off those pounds.
I will do it !!!!! We all will do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Goals for today:
1. Stay on program
2. Drink water'
3. Exercise
4. Do not allow emotions to become a reason to eat
5. Be happy I am alive
6. love my family

Going to be a tough day with my sister getting very sick again. Just is breaking my heart to know my 3 sisters are so ill. I have no control over what happens so I need to keep that in mind and deal with it!!!!!!! Also some stress with Dh getting scans today. He thinks cancer is back. We both know something is wrong but I am keeping my fingers crossed that it is something else and not cancer.

Well today I am really going to have to keep my eyes on the possibilities to make today a happy day. I just can't allow my self to get all depressed and down. I am not going to do that!! I am however going to keep my mind and body busy and concentrate on other things and focus on my program.

One day at a time!! One hour at a time. One minute at a time. Yes I will do this!! The sun is coming up and today is going to be another beautiful day!!! Yes I can feel it in my bones!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Determination is finally waking up and so is my will power. Time to get busy and enjoy today and be thankful that I woke up this morning!! Life is great if we choose to see it that way and I choose to see it that way!!!!!!!!!

Come Angels let's get this day on the road. What are you going to do to make today a success??? JUST DO IT!!!!!

Love and hugs,
Lizzie:rose: :rose: :rose:

Lizzie, just wanted to add that you're a truly remarkable woman! I envy the strength you have of coming here to support everyone after everything that is happening in your life. You and your family are in my prayers. After everything I've been through, I'm also very thankful of every day I have here. :rose:

Good Wednesday Morning Snow Angels,

It is a lovely day today. It has been quiet at work so far this morning so I have some time to get caught up here on DT. I have been busy the past couple of days getting ready for the horse show. I have been doing really well with my program this week. I have stayed on the low end of points for three days and have been able to get in my exercise.

Brenda~ You asked if there was any cowboys to go with the horses and unfortunately at this show there aren't to many. When you go to horse shows like these it is mostly women riding.
Glad to hear you got some comfy shoes for those feet of yours. Now you will really be able to rack up the miles.

Mari~ Congratulations on the 1.5 lb loss. :balloons:

Lizzie~ WooHoo down 2 more lbs. Way to go.:tongue:arty:
Sorry to hear that your sis is not doing well. I am sending some good thoughts your way for you and your family. Hopefully your husbands tests will come back negative for cancer. As for the brownie recipe, here it is

Low Fat Rocky Road Brownies

4 egg whites whipped
1/2 cup sugar
1 tbsp vanilla
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup flour
1 cup marshmallow creme

Preheat oven to 325. Prepare a 9x13" pan with cooking spray and flour. In mixing bowl combine baking powder, salt and flour. In another bowl combine egg whites, sugar, vanilla and marshmallow creme. Mix dry ingredients with the wet ingredients. Spread into pan and bake for 18 minutes.

Makes 8 servings. 2 points per serving.


These brownies are very large and so I cut them up into 16 pieces and so then they are only 1 point per serving.
The last time I made these I ran out of regular sugar and used sugar twin and they did not taste bad at all.


Well we just got our UPS delivery so I need to get back to work.
Everybody have a great Wednesday and I'll be back later.

Happy Wednesday Angels,

I didn't forget. Just got busy with other things, and a bit sidetracked. Sorry about that ladies.

I have been staying in my points, but having a very difficult time with my water.

so for today I will
#1 continue to stay OP
#2 drink that WATER
#2 keep walking
#4 Enjoy the day

Well, I did my 1 mile walk, so that's done. I am struggling to stay OP, and doing fairly well. The other two I really can't make any guaranttes, but I'm giving it my all.

Hope everyone is having a great day.
Enjoy!~Enjoy!

Sandie

Hi all!
Had a good day off....got some work done, more left un-done! Got in a nice nappy and dreamed of going to the Lake at Breckenridge among other things. That came from gathering camp gear I suppose. I had some skewers and gave 'em away I guess 'cuz I couldn't find 'em!

I have a dinner date with John again Sunday! He's cooking a brisket, having a veggie tray. I'll take pasta salad and my two year old bottle of wine. He said we could get together between now and then as well and I'm looking forward to that. Oh BOY!
Brenda has a new toy and wants to play with it a lot!

My water consumption has sucked lately.........why do I make such a mountain out of a pile of pebbles......grab and guzzle.....how hard is that??

Otherwise am doing good. I saw 203 this morning! Yippee yahooty! I got really excited!

Lizzie! Another 3 bit the dust! Alrighty then!! Are we on a roll or what??

Katie.........you'd think there'd be some dudes with the horses.....oh well.......guess I'd need to check out a rodeo?
I love horses. Haven't ridden one since I was 14 but love to kiss 'em! They are beautiful animals.:D

Gonna run.......watch a tad of TV and read awhile before hittin' the hay for lights out!
have a good evening.........Bren

Hi Angels!

I've swamped myself with too much on the schedule. I'm taking Friday off and that will give me a 4 day weekend. I need to figure out what needs to be eliminated to get me more time at home with dh. He's on a roadtrip to see his family this weekend...so I'll have home alone time to do what I want and to think this kind of stuff out.

Lost another .75 lbs last night. Not the 1.5 lbs I was shooting for ...but I wasn't an angel this past week either. I'm pleased with the progress though. Just need to refocus and step up efforts to hit that Snow Angel goal.

If you want to be at goal you've got to give it your full effort. If you want to get part way to goal then give it partial effort. I didn't want it bad enough this week. Today was no better either....3 miles of walking, a 1 hr Pilates class...and 2890 calories!!! EEK!!! The day is over, I'm done stuffing my face and its back to goal setting for Thursday:

1. 1600 calories
2. Walk 3 miles
3. Call/send card of support to TOPS member

Hey Lizzie! I demonstrated live!!! my lack of coordination. That wasn't a tape telling me what to do! It was a live instructor trying to help me follow the other live instructor! I'm a true basket case and had about a dozen witnesses! I messed up the people around me pretty good too! If you're going to do something then do it well....I was definitely the best at being the worst coordinated! I even got yelled at for stopping because you can pass out and the instructor didn't want to give me CPR! (Not that I wanted that...so I was told to "March" if you're a clue-less, hopeless, uncoordinated person....giving it your best effort! Again...I'll get my aerobic exercise from walking, biking and rollerblading. I don't have to do anything to the beat of music! Shoot! I can't even clap to music !!!

Lizzie, I hope that all your dh's tests turn out good. Think positive! I know you will!

Hugs!

Janet,
OMG that was a live demonstation. I would have just died right on the spot!! You are much braver than I ever thought about being. I walked past a class doing step areobics and almost tripped so I would never go to class and try that. You get lots of credit for trying!! I come from a family of musicians and I can't keep the beat to anything!! My sons think it is very cute that I can find a beat to music that isn't there!!

.75 lbs yipeeee that is great!! They have been weeks that I would have given blood to lose .75 lbs!! Hey you think if I gave blood I would lose?? Yep Lizzie has lost it!!

Good for you for taking time for you!! Something we all should do!!!!

Hope you have a peaceful evening!!
Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Good morning angels! Lizzie, you may have the key to weight loss.....give blood! I hadn't thought of that! Its got to take off at least 1/4 lb and it helps others! Now, on the flip side you regrow your blood cells so is this what causes our "mystery gains?" Hee-hee~ Well, I got to get moving and get to work!

Janet,
Thanks for the early morning chuckle!!! That was too funny!! Next time I have again when I see my doc I am going to tell him I have too much blood!!! LOL

Havea wonderful day!!
Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Yep, hugs would help.........I'll hug away the pounds Lizzie.....I'm a needle weenie and barely give enough blood for tests when
THEY make me!

Janet! You trip me up girl! Not literally.......of course! That is too funny! I know it wasn't to YOU but it makes us feel good! Laughter is good medicine ya know!

When I first started going out dancing 3 years ago I wasn't sure I could.......(hadn't been in 15 years)....so had a few first. Told 'em I had to "get tight to loosen up".....well then I got sick, didn't drink for a year and wasn't sure I could dance totally sober. Found out I could and I was fine!
I joked about throwing my hip out of place tripping my dance partners! haha! The dudettes outweigh the dudes in most places so ya gotta make 'em dance with ya sometimes. A little show of force!

That's what I need to do with myself, to get me headed South....that is DOWN isn't it? I'm directionally challenged. I tell people I know left (pointing right), right (pointing left) and up and down.....get that one right!

We have wonderful rain here this morning! I heard a strange noise when I got up, like water running. It was a nice one too.
I was gonna go to the track. Will get it in later as it won't rain all day.

Gonna run and play at google for a bit. Have a wonderful day all!

Today I will:
1) stay OP
2) GET THAT WATER IN!
3) get my walk in
4) have a great day......

HEY! I just noticed I graduated to Dietalker! When can I expect my gift package! LOL! We do GET stuff when we graduate.....right??
Brenda:water: :cake: [-X :ex: :bubbles:

Hey all!
My goal for today is to stay in a good mood! lol I had my final exam today and now I've lost my brain somewhere...(come out come out wherever you are..) I've been trying to post a photo of me under pictures but I can't figure out why it isn't working. Sooo frustrating..lol
I had my 2mile walk in yesterday...yeah. You girls are too funny, maybe I should go and donate blood next Wed morning he heh..
Have a nice day all!

Mari, That's great....getting the miles in. I'll be adding to my schedule now that I have good shoes.........yippee yahooty.
That brain will show up when it needs to! It's resting right now!
Oh.....that's mine I was talking about! Sorry!

I have mine in my desk drawer at work. I told my boss I left it there as I rarely need it at home. It's a fit in your palm sized "stress ball" type thing shaped like a brain. LOL! A drug rep gave 'em to us. I told my boss it was life sized!

Have a good day IN SPITE OF IT ALL!
Bren

Hey Snow Angels,

Well, here I am and now what do I do?.........lol

Didn't get much sleep this morning, so I know I'll be catching the old 40 winks this afternoon sometime. I found myself up still at 3 am, so I finally went off to bed. Right back up at 7:30 am. Had some left over pasta for breakfast and a nanner, walked my daily mile, fixed a 3 oz ground chicken pattie on a muffin for my lunch, and I'm still hungry. In that case, it's safer for me to sleep too.....hahaha.

Goals for today, let's see...............
DRINK MY WATER....I have SUCH a hard time with this.
Stay OP
Keep a smile in my heart the whole day thru

I hope everyone else can enjoy their day well enough to keep a smile too. Take care all. Enjoy!~Enjoy!

Hugs,
Sandie :):):)

Hey Snow Angel Mari,
Have you checked "Lost and Found" ? When I lost my mind there it was right there in the "Found " box under listing of "Useless Junk".

Sandie that is too funny "nanner"!!! ROFLMAO!!!!! I wish I had known you were up and about last night I was up and on cp until 2:30 am your time then back on at 4:30 am.

Bren,When I first read your last post somehow I thought your feet were in your desk. Started laughing when I reread and found out it was a brain!! I was wondering how you could get by without them on the weekends!!

Lizzie is going to startwearing her specks all the time now so I quit adding words that are not in print!! lol

Been laughing a lot today!!

Yikessssssss
Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Hello Angels, I have been MIA, but have been quite busy getting ready for company this weekend. I probably won't be posting over the weekend, as I won't be on the computer much. I just wanted to let you all know I am doing ok, and hope to be back ready to go on Monday morning. I hope all of you are doing well, and have a great holiday weekend. Love and Hugs to all Angels!! Hang in there, we can do this!! :hug: :hug:

Good Friday morning angels.....AJ, MIA's, Mari, Stacey......all our crew...........

Sandie! Your breakfast sounds like a lot of mine!
Pasta and nanner! I only do breakfast 3-4 times a month and rarely is it what would be considered "breakfast" food. I think the point is in "breaking fast" and it matters little what makes it up.

OMG......If I was STILL up at 3 AM I'd be whining big time! I may GET up at 3 when I went to bed at 7! LOL!

Lizzie, that's ok..........I read 3 lb chicken patty in Sandie's post! I played with my brain a little yesterday then put it back in the drawer.
That's like the time I hit 105 on the scale, right?? I will be SO happy to see 199 again you will hear me holler at your house! I am SO ready to get out of the 200's again. It's been almost a year now. It will happen........YES IT WILL!

I've gotta run......will catch you all later!
Have a wonderful weekend. I am looking forward to Monday off and Sunday evening with John-ster........look forward to dancing with the dude tonight!

Love and huggies to all!
Bren:tomato:

Good MOrning Snow Angels,

Bren, You got me LMAO already this am with the 3 lb chicken patty!! Hey girl you are getting so close to that under 200 mark!!!!!!!!!!Yahooooooooooooooo Going dancing with John I hope!! All that dancing has to be fun and working off calories too!!!!!!!!!!

Hope you all are having a wonderful day and I will be back later to finish the post!!

Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Good morning!

I wish I had better news, but I don't. STILL not in my house, but packing and cleaning like a demon! When we went to get our C.O., we found out that our contractor did not get the final survey done, the one that shows where the house is on the land, and he's in Alaska on vacation!! But, I'm not stressing about it because it won't change anything. We did pass the water test, which we worried about. So, we may be able to start moving things into the house this weekend, but we can't move ourselves in until we have our closing, which will hopefully be next week.

I have maintained with my weight, which is OUTSTANDING considering how off I've been. Jelly beans!! But very limited. I am going to try harder to get all my water in and stay on points better WITHOUT the jelly beans. And NO 3 pound chicken patties either!!

Have a great weekend, I'll try to get back and post more later.

Got my 3 miles in and I have shaved 5 min. off my time! Woohoo!
That's exciting!
Next step is to add speed? or distance? I'm thinking distance as I "get" $1.00 per mile! LOL!
Yeppers......I'm greedy. I mean needy.....uhhhhh SPEEDY! yeah that's right!

Bren.......who YESTERDAY got enough water.....will today:

1) grab and guzzle
2) move my hiney
3) eat lite so I can dance tonight
4) get some hugs in! I want a weeks worth!
5) Have a goooooood day!

Good thing I live downstairs!!
You all crack me up!~ You put a smile on my face and in my heart every day.....many times each day!

Yeppers.....the dancing will be with John. I forgave Steve enough to dance with him some last weekend! LOL! He may be a verbal a-hole but can dance! I am MEAN! Yes I am............

I got a wonderful, encouraging e-mail from my ex step-daughter/best bud the other day about the John-ster situation. It made me feel really good and confirmed that I'm"ok"........
I was concerned about getting too close emotionally and scaring him........as I've been scared by the last two guys I tried to date.
Key word TRIED! John is different, and I feel such a connection with him......as you'd said once Lizzie......I'm a goner! She told me not to think so much and just BE......so I'm working on that.
She is a treasure............I've known her since she was 5 and married her Dad when she was 12. She's the one I'll be going camping with in October. I am SO looking forward to that!

Gonna run and get dressed for work. I did so little yesterday it barely qualified as "work". The boss is aware that he pays for our presence a couple of days each week! I LOVE MY JOB!

Have a blessed day everyone..............

Brenda

Hi Angels! I slept in until 6:30 this morning! Wow! Haven't done that in ages and it felt so good. Last night was rough. I hate TOM! Cramps were so bad I thought my appendix had burst or that I was giving birth or something. This is a side effect of my allergy medicine and I'm not too happy about it. I don't usually have problems.

The PT walked me this morning and its time to get some rollerblading in before the shower. I'm feeling the effects of Wed evenings Pilates class this morning....major abdominal soreness! It starts to set in Thurs. eve. and this morning I feel like I did 500 sit-ups. For what seems like a wimpy class, this delayed workout pain can really get you! Holy Cow!

Hey Bren keep chasing the 200 mark. Then stomp it away! I was willing to kill for it earlier in the year...but I've moved on. 170 is my mark now...169 by Oct 1st! 150 by Dec 31st! I need to hustle! Hey does John do that dance! Disco magic! Hee-hee!

Well Ladies, this will be a big weekend for me and I'm going to have a great loss. I've been bad up to now....its time to show my angelic side thru next tues evening. I'd love to post the biggest loss in my Tops group on tues.

Here's today's goals:

1 Walk 3 miles
2 Rollerblade 3-6 miles
3 Bike 10 miles
4 Quilt with some friends

Hello Snow Angels,


And a very happy Friday to every one of you.

Here we go, embarking on another holiday weekend. If any of you are driving anywhere, please be extra careful. I'm sure the roads will be less than at their best with all the extra holiday travelers heading out for the last big weekend of the summer.

I'm having a good day here so far. And eating fairly well to boot. I'm already on my 2nd 16 oz glass of water, so that's going well. Yesterday I actually drank my entire 64 oz.

My goals for today are:
DRINK MY WATER
Stay OP
Make the best of a beautiful day.

Take care all and Enjoy!~Enjoy

Sandie :)

Good morning angels! The dogs off and I'll be out the door by 7pm to meet up with our bicycle club. At the end of this venture, I should have about 60-65 miles in on the bike. I need it as a warm up for my ride in 2 weeks. This will be mostly flat and that won't. Plus, the other ride will be longer and will last 7 days. It looks like it will be a great day and I'm off! Hope your day goes well too!

Gooooood Saturday AM to my fellow angels, buds, cheerleaders, exercise gurus and gang!

I had a wonderful time last night and stayed 'till closing! OMG! John wasn't there.......poopy.....but a couple of dear friends were. This was their first time out since their son died in February. I probably told you? 31 and had a heart attack. No one was aware he had any problems at all. He was Rick's first born and he was so close to him. It's been 6 months and they still have those crushing moments, and will for a very long time. Had one last night when the band played Vince Gill's song "Go Rest High on that Mountain"........ My heart breaks for them. They are precious.

I got to dance a lot and loved it......now where can I find good dancing shoes?
I bought 3 pair.........I'm between a 6 1/2-7 with the 7 being too loose, the 6 1/2 rubbing blister on right heel. My right foot is the biggest.....hey I know! I'll "split"! I'll buy a left 6 1/2 and a right 7! Golly! Why didn't I think of this before? Could it be 'cuz I'd get caught and banned from the shoe store?

Janet, you're rocking honey bunch! I could spin for 5 minutes and fall off the bike!

Lizzie! Thanks for the recipies!! I now want someone to make me a pineapple upside down cake. If someone else makes it, it's negative calories......right?
Yummers!

Stacey......you're a day closer to move in.......you've had your work cut out for you! Once you're in and settled, the work will become a distant memory.........well in a few months maybe! Makes me tired THINKING of moving! I toted camping gear and give-away box to the car on Tuesday and swore I ain't moving 'till I marry again so they'll be prying me out of this apt. on my last day of life! LOL!
I'm thinking my energy levels and stamina will increase as I move my BUTT more......don't ya think?

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.....I intend to! I'm wearing shorts to work so I can pretend I intend to clean if the boss drops by......Daddy boss.....the kids are out at the Lake! Wish I was!! Perhaps I'll tote a pair of pants to lay around and look like I might get dressed later??

Gonna run..........hey I stuck at 203 this morning! Woohoo! I am SO excited! I'm not doing official 'till Wednesday but am SO ready to knock my socks off! LOL!

Catch you all later.............
Bren

Hey............
It's Sunday again.....AND the first day of a brand new month! WOW! So quickly our days pass.
Hope everyone is doing well, hope most of you are sleeping as it's 3:35 AM. I'll get a nap before work I'm sure. Got a lot to do this morning before work.
Have a super day and God bless you best where you need it most today.
Bren

SEPTEMBER 1.2002

Good morning Snow Angels,

A new month and a new determination!! September one of my favorite months. I know you are all just holding your breath to find out. Sooooooooooo I will tell you. September 6th is my 39th Wedding Aniversary!! But honest it doesn't feel like 39 years!! Yep I am going to say it "It feels like 139!!" No just kidding. I really don't know where the time goes..

How is everyone doing?? Have you been enjoying the weekend?? I hope so because the weather is just to beautiful not to enjoy it!!

Okay I am going to do the following:
1. Stay on Program
2. Mild exercises
3. drink more water
4. Watch tennis and NASCAR
5. Grocery shop ??????
6. Do this hair
7. Not be Butthead today!! (Hard to believe huh?) lol


Well that will keep my body busy!! I think my brain went on vacation!! I haven't had a complete thought since i got up!! Here are my thoughts. I was so worried about Cliff that when we finally got the all clear my brain said hey I am out of here!!!!!!!!!!
Cancer is still in partial remission. Been 1 full year!!! Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Now I must get this mind and body to work together so I can shower and do my hair. Hey my leg that the doc pulled and caused it to hurt like a mug is finally getting better. So exrcise is going to start happening again!! Yahoooo.

Okay now to get busy!! Hope you all are having a happy day!!

Just do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love and hugs,
Lizzie

:wave: Happy Day Snow Angels!

Today I'm afraid the sun is not shining in northeast Pa., but it shining in my heart, so it's still another great day.

I've gone and joined the 21 day challenge to drink my water, hoping that will help me. So far, so good, but it is a daily task for me that I really have to work at.

I hope everyone is having a great weekend.

goals for today:
#1 DRINK WATER
#2 Stay OP
#3 finish my second sock of the pair.

I knitted my first pair of socks the other week. They were infants socks and they came out really well. It inspired me. I have my niece and a few friends with young daughters. So I bought a couple of pattern books for knitting and crocheting really funky socks. They will make nice little xmas gifts, so I'm getting busy now. I have almost 1 pair finished now. They are in shades of blue, purple and white, and coming out really nice.

Ok gang, I guess that's enough from me for today. I hope you are all enjoying your weekend. I sure am.

Love n hugs,
Sandie :)

Happy Sunday to my favoritest (I know...not a word :laugh: )Snow Angels......I am back from a long weekend with company. We had a great time at the Fair. We even got a potrait of our daughter drawn by a lady there. My daughter had a ball. She rode all of the rides that she could! She is a die hard!

I got on the scale this morning, and still at the same. I was ok with that. I had talked about trying the plate method this week, but I am not so sure it is a good idea right now. I have been having a few of the signs of pregnancy, and well, I am not sure I should do that right now (meaning the plate method). Anyhow, I am not late YET! My FIL thinks I am...he's 68% sure. LOL When I was pregnant with my daughter, he knew before I did!!!!! He can tell by looking at my face. We'll see whether he is right or not. hehe I will just keep taking care of me...eating healthy, exercising, and drinking lots of water!

I see all of you are doing pretty well. I hope all of you are having a great holiday weekend, and I will be in tomorrow.!! Hugs to all Angels!!!!!!!! :hug: :hug: