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[DD]

DD:
you are doing great. grandkids and all. we went to the beach tonight for sunset and stayed til 10pm. It was AWESOME. a lovely night at Grayton Beach, for sure. Frannyhole was with us. and of course Allifunn, and Uncle Timmy and others from around here.

Anyway, for a simple dinner at the beach we had steamed shrimp from Goatfeathers (no spice). And it was superb. That is all we had for dinner. Well, plus lots of wine.

Ceaser salad for lunch at Seacrest Cafe - good stuff.

lots of water.

no exercise though - this is something I have to incorporate daily, and I haven't found a way to do this yet.

Allifunn is snoozing, and I wish she would get up and party a few more minutes, but she always craps out on me, which by the way makes her a huge BAT TURD...

What a great day & night!!
I think we just need to get into a routine with the exercise and it's really hard when it's summer, and there's partying to be done!
You're doing great too!! Good for you with the water, I've had about a half gallon since i posted last.
Hmmmmmm.....Looks like Miss Allifunn may be the one with the frozen bra!!

[Teresa]

What a great day & night!!
I think we just need to get into a routine with the exercise and it's really hard when it's summer, and there's partying to be done!
You're doing great too!! Good for you with the water, I've had about a half gallon since i posted last.
Hmmmmmm.....Looks like Miss Allifunn may be the one with the frozen bra!!

I am going to buy a bicycle this week. And continue yoga/pilates class. just gotta get a routine going...

But, first things first: I am going to freeze Allifunn's bra now...

[CastlesOfSand]

Ok.. you girls are ALL doing great. I know I said I'm in, but I am going to start when my kids go back to school one week from today (or yesterday) it is after midnight! I need to increase my water intake for sure and start some kind of cardio exercise. I just joined a gym in my neighborhood and have only been once since May. Again, when the kids go back to school I will have more time for myself and you girls are my inspiration! you all!

[DD]

I am going to buy a bicycle this week. And continue yoga/pilates class. just gotta get a routine going...

But, first things first: I am going to freeze Allifunn's bra now...

I think I want a bike too! My entire budget at this point is devoted to vaca....but when I return...I'm thinkin' that's the way to go!!

Did you freeze the bra?

[DD]

Ok.. you girls are ALL doing great. I know I said I'm in, but I am going to start when my kids go back to school one week from today (or yesterday) it is after midnight! I need to increase my water intake for sure and start some kind of cardio exercise. I just joined a gym in my neighborhood and have only been once since May. Again, when the kids go back to school I will have more time for myself and you girls are my inspiration! you all!

We'll be here!! Not that YOU need to be here--you little tiny thing!! But, it's all about healthy--so come on!!

[Mango]

I know....I forgot all about the bat signal....I was super busy and looks like tomorrow will be the same!! Grandkids still here, I'm tired!
I bet your grandmother is precious!! I love them all--well, almost all of them! I told y'all about Elsie--she's my favorite--meaner than a snake. Actually, I have many favorites. They all are very special.

OMG- what a coincidence- that's my grandmothers name!-Elsie. But she is not mean, she is a sweet little Italian lady. Grandkids will help burn calories, and besides they are so much funn.

[DD]

OMG- what a coincidence- that's my grandmothers name!-Elsie. But she is not mean, she is a sweet little Italian lady. Grandkids will help burn calories, and besides they are so much funn.

I'm sure your Elsie is a doll!! Would love to meet her!!
Yep, burned quite a few I imagine! They wore me out, but they are such funn!!The middle one, Havannah, is always just sooooo glad to see me!

[Jdarg]

I'm being shocked back into reality today with my annual checkup. So this morning I am back on track after my little hicccup in hell (amusement park). Hope the elephant ear, FF, and other awful stuff I ate doesn't blow the cholesterol reading on my bloodwork today!! Restocked the fruit/veggie/hummus supply yesterday in preparation for some serious work.

Is it OK to eat the whole container of hummus in one sitting??:oops:

[DD]

I'm being shocked back into reality today with my annual checkup. So this morning I am back on track after my little hicccup in hell (amusement park). Hope the elephant ear, FF, and other awful stuff I ate doesn't blow the cholesterol reading on my bloodwork today!! Restocked the fruit/veggie/hummus supply yesterday in preparation for some serious work.

Is it OK to eat the whole container of hummus in one sitting??:oops:

You'll be fine!!!
Can't advise you on the hummus....need to do more research!

[Cheering472]

I'm being shocked back into reality today with my annual checkup. So this morning I am back on track after my little hicccup in hell (amusement park). Hope the elephant ear, FF, and other awful stuff I ate doesn't blow the cholesterol reading on my bloodwork today!! Restocked the fruit/veggie/hummus supply yesterday in preparation for some serious work.

Is it OK to eat the whole container of hummus in one sitting??:oops:

Is it on chips??

[Jdarg]

[/B]

Is it on chips??

No, about 1/2 a box of Rosemary Olive Oil Triscuits. I need to start buying these things by the case.:oops:

[Cheering472]

No, about 1/2 a box of Rosemary Olive Oil Triscuits. I need to start buying these things by the case.:oops:

Love me some Triscuits. I need to try those. Yum!

[DD]

Goals for today:

Consultant coming today (my friend)--she's a bad influence....will be strong.

Work thing after work....luau...hmmmm...lots of fruit!

First Thursday with my old neighbors after the luau...vino will be involved.

Fruit and wine can't be too bad, huh?

Maggie will make me walk...I hope.

This could be a really good day or a disaster...wish me luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Cheering472]

Goals for today:

Consultant coming today (my friend)--she's a bad influence....will be strong.

Work thing after work....luau...hmmmm...lots of fruit!

First Thursday with my old neighbors after the luau...vino will be involved.

Fruit and wine can't be too bad, huh?

Maggie will make me walk...I hope.

This could be a really good day or a disaster...wish me luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GOOD LUCK! Is it working?

[Allifunn]

I think I want a bike too! My entire budget at this point is devoted to vaca....but when I return...I'm thinkin' that's the way to go!!

Did you freeze the bra?

not yet. I'm waiting on the right time... (Tootsie posting on Allifunn's name) HA!!! The jig is up!!!!

[Cil]

Is it OK to eat the whole container of hummus in one sitting??

heh
I've seriously come close to doing just that more than once.
Especially if it's chipotle hummus.

[Teresa]

not yet. I'm waiting on the right time... (Tootsie posting on Allifunn's name) HA!!! The jig is up!!!!

crap! I can't believe I did that... :oops:

[DD]

Daily report:

Consultant brought doughnuts AND sausage rolls. I would call her a bat turd, but I heart her, and she didn't know. I resisted--had Grape Nuts Trail Mix/Low fat milk.

Lunch: Grilled chicken/shrimp asian salad. Probably more fat than should be allowed, but still some pretty healthy stuff in it.

Went to luau--had pulled pork, about 1/2 cup?, fruit salad, grilled shrimp, 1 glass vino. Pretty tasty.

Went to First Thursday. Had 3 glasses of vino.

Didn't drink much water today..Dang, I've GOT to get better at this!!
Didn't walk for the second day in a row!! Bad! Bad! Very Bad!!

[Sheila]

Daily report:

Consultant brought doughnuts AND sausage rolls. I would call her a bat turd, but I heart her, and she didn't know. I resisted--had Grape Nuts Trail Mix/Low fat milk.

Lunch: Grilled chicken/shrimp asian salad. Probably more fat than should be allowed, but still some pretty healthy stuff in it.

Went to luau--had pulled pork, about 1/2 cup?, fruit salad, grilled shrimp, 1 glass vino. Pretty tasty.

Went to First Thursday. Had 3 glasses of vino.

Didn't drink much water today..Dang, I've GOT to get better at this!!
Didn't walk for the second day in a row!! Bad! Bad! Very Bad!!

It's one day. All told, you didn't do bad. As I have told myself often, " didn't gain it in a day, won't lose it in a day." You are doing great! Pat yourself on the back! Park your car at the far end of the lot, wherever you go. Every step counts! I am proud of you! Not shabby for just getting started! You go gull!

[DD]

It's one day. All told, you didn't do bad. As I have told myself often, " didn't gain it in a day, won't lose it in a day." You are doing great! Pat yourself on the back! Park your car at the far end of the lot, wherever you go. Every step counts! I am proud of you! Not shabby for just getting started! You go gull!

You're a jewel, gttbm!! I was just proud I didn't eat any doughnuts! I love doughnuts!

[dbuck]

Wine = fruit So it must be ok. I try to drink a glass of water after each glass of wine. (dehydrate and hydrate -- so it all equals out) Tomorrow is a new day. You are doing great.

[DD]

Wine = fruit So it must be ok. I try to drink a glass of water after each glass of wine. (dehydrate and hydrate -- so it all equals out) Tomorrow is a new day. You are doing great.

Thanks!! I really didn't feel I overate--just hate that I didn't get a walk in for two days.... I think I'm kinda likin' the exercise---but you'll probably have to remind me of that many times!

[Jdarg]

It's the weekend ladies- gimme some strength! Our heat and humidity (and heat index at 105) finally broke last night so I'm hopefully back to walking! (I have been cheating a bit in the mornings on the Pilates- summer is almost over, and I want to sleep past 6 a few times before school starts!!)

I'm sitting her with the daily bowl of oatmeal....if I couldn't read SoWal while eating, I probably wouldn't get it down.

[DD]

It's the weekend ladies- gimme some strength! Our heat and humidity (and heat index at 105) finally broke last night so I'm hopefully back to walking! (I have been cheating a bit in the mornings on the Pilates- summer is almost over, and I want to sleep past 6 a few times before school starts!!)

I'm sitting her with the daily bowl of oatmeal....if I couldn't read SoWal while eating, I probably wouldn't get it down.

I hear ya!! I've gotta get back to the walking too--pronto! You'll be fine on the weekend--just take it one HOUR at a time!! Sometimes, that's how I have to do it, by the hour instead of just by the day.
Oatmeal.....good start....
Gotta get coffee now....!

[Mango]

DD- keep at it. You are doing great for just starting out.

As far as wine, my grandfather, bless his heart is 99 years old (100 on Halloween Day!) and he has wine or balck berry brandy every evening. As he says" Everything in moderation".

[DD]

DD- keep at it. You are doing great for just starting out.

As far as wine, my grandfather, bless his heart is 99 years old (100 on Halloween Day!) and he has wine or balck berry brandy every evening. As he says" Everything in moderation".

Thanks, dear!!
I like your grandfather!!
Are you gonna have a big celebration on his birthday/halloween?

[Mango]

Thanks, dear!!
I like your grandfather!!
Are you gonna have a big celebration on his birthday/halloween?

Gramps is a trip! Yes, big family par-tay. He's been a Mets fan all his life. I have been trying to get him to a game for years, and the Mets PR people would have put him on TV, but he won't go. So we will try and bring some Mets to him. My neighbor worked for them as a coach, and he is till friends with some of them.

[DD]

Gramps is a trip! Yes, big family par-tay. He's been a Mets fan all his life. I have been trying to get him to a game for years, and the Mets PR people would have put him on TV, but he won't go. So we will try and bring some Mets to him. My neighbor worked for them as a coach, and he is till friends with some of them.

What funn that will be!! Take pics!!!

[DD]

Goals for today:

Eat Healthy
Walk....a lot!

[Teresa]

Goals for today:

Eat Healthy
Walk....a lot!

me too. think I'll start with a soy smoothie. drink WATER all day. take spidey for a walk around the block...

[DD]

me too. think I'll start with a soy smoothie. drink WATER all day. take spidey for a walk around the block...

Good girl!!

[DD]

Daily report:

Breakfast: Toast no butter
Lunch: Mexican: some chips, grilled pork chop with salsa, a little rice, a few beans.
Snack: thinly sliced "no fat" ham
Dinner: salad with grilled chicken (this is a recurring item), mandarin oranges.

About to walk Maggie.
Crappy day at work--gotta work tomorrow. Crappy mood. Maybe walk will help
Wish I was with Miss Kitty at "Craft"............................

[Cork On the Ocean]

OK, I'm back in guys. Got in late last night. Ordered Nutrisystem first thing - will be 5-10 days before it arrives. Then put together a gameplan for the 5-10 days before it arrives which is basically LOTS of exercise and LITTLE food. I really overdid the exercise and was too beat to do anything tonight but here's the day:

Breakfast: Eggbeaters w/Ricotta Cheese
Dinner: 4oz. Filet MInon
Snack: Cheese Stick

Exercise:
Aerobics Tape
Bicycling 1 hr.
Walking - 2 sushine walks - 30 min total
Abs of Steel tape

Tomorrow, hope to ride my bicycle down to Bridget's for Pilates. I'm going to hurt like hell tomorrow

[Teresa]

OMG Corky-baby, you really pushed yourself today!!! I was planning to go to Bridgette's tomorrow am, but don't think I can get up that early after tonight. will check in with you tomorrow.


we been missing ya!

[Cork On the Ocean]

Well I might not be able to walk tomorrow but gonna give it a shot. I been missing you guys too! I was afraid I was gonna miss Allifunn. Talk tomorrow. Sorry I missed tonight. Sounds like you guys had funn. I KNOW you didn't drink anything on your diet


That's the hardest part for me.

[DD]

OK, I'm back in guys. Got in late last night. Ordered Nutrisystem first thing - will be 5-10 days before it arrives. Then put together a gameplan for the 5-10 days before it arrives which is basically LOTS of exercise and LITTLE food. I really overdid the exercise and was too beat to do anything tonight but here's the day:

Breakfast: Eggbeaters w/Ricotta Cheese
Dinner: 4oz. Filet MInon
Snack: Cheese Stick

Exercise:
Aerobics Tape
Bicycling 1 hr.
Walking - 2 sushine walks - 30 min total
Abs of Steel tape

Tomorrow, hope to ride my bicycle down to Bridget's for Pilates. I'm going to hurt like hell tomorrow

Oh my!! You are in the zone, girl!! I'm glad you're back to inspire me...I've been a little lax the past couple of days!!

Goals for today:

Healthy Breakfast
Lite Lunch
Healthy Snack
Healthy Dinner

Walk
Continue to try to decide on a gym.
I'm thinking I might order a bowflex? thoughts?

[Beach Crazy]

Oh my!! You are in the zone, girl!! I'm glad you're back to inspire me...I've been a little lax the past couple of days!!

Goals for today:

Healthy Breakfast
Lite Lunch
Healthy Snack
Healthy Dinner

Walk
Continue to try to decide on a gym.
I'm thinking I might order a bowflex? thoughts?

I've been vewy vewy quiet following this thread because I wasn't sure how committed I was willing to be this year. I did cheat on my birthday but am back on track now. I am happy to report since June 12 I have lost 5.5 pounds and 6 inches.

I am back on Atkins and I love being able to eat the things I like, and lose weight. My cholesterol is better than it has ever been by the way, it has dropped around 90 points. Yes, I said 90. When I was smaller but smoked, it has been 252 before. I have been off and on Atkins since 2003, and it was like 162 or 163 when I had it checked earlier this year.

This is a typical day's meals, if a little grease scares you, quit reading:

Breakfast - Coffee, pre-cooked beef breakfast pattie, scrambled egg, cheese
No Snack
Lunch - Salad - lettuce, bacon bits, cheese, olives with choice of chicken breast on George Foreman, turkey lunchmeat, can of tuna or hamburger pattie with cheese. Topped off with Sam's Choice Caesar dressing.
Snack - Diet drink
Supper (yeh I'm southern)-Same kind of salad but maybe chicken on the side instead of on top or a pork chop and a serving of broccoli w/ cheese or cole slaw made with mayo, vinegar, salt, pepper and splenda.
Dessert- jello or cream cheese mixed with lemon juice and whipping cream

I'll report in when I have lost 5 more pounds!

[DD]

I've been vewy vewy quiet following this thread because I wasn't sure how committed I was willing to be this year. I did cheat on my birthday but am back on track now. I am happy to report since June 12 I have lost 5.5 pounds and 6 inches.

I am back on Atkins and I love being able to eat the things I like, and lose weight. My cholesterol is better than it has ever been by the way, it has dropped around 90 points. Yes, I said 90. When I was smaller but smoked, it has been 252 before. I have been off and on Atkins since 2003, and it was like 162 or 163 when I had it checked earlier this year.

This is a typical day's meals, if a little grease scares you, quit reading:

Breakfast - Coffee, pre-cooked beef breakfast pattie, scrambled egg, cheese
No Snack
Lunch - Salad - lettuce, bacon bits, cheese, olives with choice of chicken breast on George Foreman, turkey lunchmeat, can of tuna or hamburger pattie with cheese. Topped off with Sam's Choice Caesar dressing.
Snack - Diet drink
Supper (yeh I'm southern)-Same kind of salad but maybe chicken on the side instead of on top or a pork chop and a serving of broccoli w/ cheese or cole slaw made with mayo, vinegar, salt, pepper and splenda.
Dessert- jello or cream cheese mixed with lemon juice and whipping cream

I'll report in when I have lost 5 more pounds!

Hey girl!! Glad you checked in!! Been missin ya! I've always had success with low fat before, so that's what I've kinda been trying to do since I do love my carbs. But, sounds like this is definitely working for you!! Much of what you list sounds reeeeeeaaaalllyy good to me right now--but guess I'll stick with the low fat for a while and see how far I get. I really think if I would just exercise much more (cardio, weights), I could probably get by with eating a lot more. It's just been so freaking hot--and although it's no excuse--I'm milking it for now!
Good to hear from you--and congrats on your success!!

[Teresa]

I've been vewy vewy quiet following this thread because I wasn't sure how committed I was willing to be this year. I did cheat on my birthday but am back on track now. I am happy to report since June 12 I have lost 5.5 pounds and 6 inches.

wow!!! you are doing great BC!!! great news!!!

[Kimmifunn]

For anyone who cheated this weekend...let me make you feel better...

$19 3 pitchers of beer and all you can eat wings. Per person.

See...You could have done worse.

And we haven't taken naps to go out for the night yet.

[DD]

For anyone who cheated this weekend...let me make you feel better...

$19 3 pitchers of beer and all you can eat wings. Per person.

See...You could have done worse.

And we haven't taken naps to go out for the night yet.

so.......how was the night?

[DD]

Saturday Daily report:

Breakfast: Grape Nuts with low fat milk
Lunch: Subway turkey sandwich with no cheese and no fat honey mustard
Baked chips
Dinner: Garden salad with blue cheese on the side--about 1 teaspoon used
Grilled shrimp
Wild Rice
Broccoli

Long walk with Maggie and Mr. dd.
About 1/2 gal water.

Couldn't get on SoWal last night, so went to bed early.

Goals for today:

Long walk before it gets too hot.
Eat Healthy.
Borrow daughter's bike. She doesn't ride it anyway. Think I have to buy helmet though
Water.

[dbuck]

Saturday Daily report:


Long walk with Maggie and Mr. dd.
About 1/2 gal water.

Couldn't get on SoWal last night, so went to bed early.

Goals for today:

Long walk before it gets too hot.
Eat Healthy.
Borrow daughter's bike. She doesn't ride it anyway. Think I have to buy helmet though
Water.

I couldn't get on either. I hope this doesn't happen next Saturday night.

[DD]

I couldn't get on either. I hope this doesn't happen next Saturday night.

I know!! I had the same thought!!!
When it's down like that, is it Daddy-O doing maintenance or something?
I was so frustrated!! I needed a SoWal fix!

[Sheila]

Saturday Daily report:

Breakfast: Grape Nuts with low fat milk
Lunch: Subway turkey sandwich with no cheese and no fat honey mustard
Baked chips
Dinner: Garden salad with blue cheese on the side--about 1 teaspoon used
Grilled shrimp
Wild Rice
Broccoli

Long walk with Maggie and Mr. dd.
About 1/2 gal water.

Couldn't get on SoWal last night, so went to bed early.

Goals for today:

Long walk before it gets too hot.
Eat Healthy.
Borrow daughter's bike. She doesn't ride it anyway. Think I have to buy helmet though
Water.

Borrow Miss Kitty's lawn chair if you don't have a helmet. That's what all the biking diva's wear you know.

[DD]

Borrow Miss Kitty's lawn chair if you don't have a helmet. That's what all the biking diva's wear you know.

Now there's a thought!! Wonder what color it is, and if it'll match my biking attire?

[lindatat]

My goals for today: Do not exercise and do not eat. Take my next dose of antibiotics and go to bed. I have some awful respiratory crap. So much for all that healthy eating and exercise - LOL!

[Sheila]

Now there's a thought!! Wonder what color it is, and if it'll match my biking attire?

I'd have to defer to the Kitty on this one but I'm sure any color you choose will be chic.

[DD]

My goals for today: Do not exercise and do not eat. Take my next dose of antibiotics and go to bed. I have some awful respiratory crap. So much for all that healthy eating and exercise - LOL!

Man! Bless your heart! Hope you feel better real soon! I noticed you'd been quiet. Hell, everybody's been quiet. They must all have lives--

[Johnrudy]

My goals for today: Do not exercise and do not eat. Take my next dose of antibiotics and go to bed. I have some awful respiratory crap. So much for all that healthy eating and exercise - LOL!

Yes, I noticed you've been "out" but hope you're feeling better real soon!
My son has his allegies something fierce right now. I guess that's not what you have if you're on the antibiotics.
Get some sleep.