Geriatric MM Warriors!

[Simpleone]

I answered her that she could write to me anytime. It's not surprising someone would come to that conclusion if they had absolutely no idea what was going on. If by tonight when Seabreezes gets on we have a consensus that it's ok then I will ask her over here. If people feel unsafe about it, I won't.

I was just thinking...when I found LCF it took me forever to post and for many weeks I would post maybe once or twice and had to force myself to do it. I understand lurkers. I'm not fun or vocal at all unless I know ppl very well. I've been called a snob many times because of being shy and quiet.

 

[Daniele]

Good afternoon everyone!!

I missed you all yesterday, had to force myself to not come read all your posts! I got on earlier and managed to get caught up, you guys made me so hungry talking about all your foods, I had to go eat before I started to post! This time Step I is starving me half to death! I'm constantly hungry, is this happening to any of you all?

I went yesterday to get my and my DD passports at the post office. $230 for both of them!! I had no idea, someone should have warned me! lol It was almost worth it seeing my new skinny face in the photo though.

I did get bunches done between yesterday and this morning. Mowed all five acres, raked leaves, flowers pulled out, perinneals trimmed, grill put away, house and porch power washed, windows washed. I'm all set for winter, bring it! Now I get to be all like this!

I went over to check on Tobamelia and you're right, she is looking for the group, it appears that she didn't post until she lost everyone.. she says.... "I am on week 8 of step 2. I have lost a couple of sizes and 28 lbs. I feel better and look better. I have been a follower on the LCF site since the beginning. I enjoyed following everyone over LCF and got a lot of support and recipes and chuckles. I don't want to pick a topic, I want to follow everyone."
"Can anyone tell me how to get hold of Lisa, Nell, Pony, Natalie etc. I miss the old fun and I have grown rather fond of the old gang."
..........I agree that lurkers lose out..what do you all think about this?

I'm a confessed shoe'holic as well. And you know, with all the new things I've bought lately...well, umm they just had to have new shoes to match!

lol Barb! The only shoes I'm tripping over are my DH's, the man's work boots are dropped wherever he happens be sitting, which is always directly in my path!
We've lived here for 20 years and not once have we had goblins visit. I always go into my parents, put on an ugly old man costume (I look like a stuffed dummy), sit in a rocker on the front porch and terrorize the trick or treaters. lmao I know some of you are going to think that's horrible, but it is sooo much fun! Yesss, I leave the little ones alone! lol

I'd not ever heard of First magazing before you guys talked about it, what am I missing out on?

I want to send Christmas cards!!

I found Sulley!! "Boo!" "Kitty!" This is my all time favorite animated movie! Have you all seen it? New siggy time!

Hi Pam! We miss you when you don't come and share also! I usually do something funny for the kids. Marti on the other hand has one of those really scary clear masks that distort your face and a box that you talk into and it converts the voice to a monster voice.

I get hungry on step one. It's worse when I don't have the variety of foods in the house that I need, which is often because I go through them quick. I've taken to having a large pack of hamburg and just making a patty when I get too hungry. At this point I'm losing very little weight if anything and I know that my body needs to move to step two. The fact that I'm on a plateau though probably means my insulin level went down enough. Cross your fingers girls!

 

[Cindycin]

You can try hot salsa in Tuna Salad if you like hot food Cindy.

Yum. Can't wait to try this one too! I'm a sucker for spicy!

 

[Barb F.]

I get hungry on step one. It's worse when I don't have the variety of foods in the house that I need, which is often because I go through them quick. I've taken to having a large pack of hamburg and just making a patty when I get too hungry. At this point I'm losing very little weight if anything and I know that my body needs to move to step two. The fact that I'm on a plateau though probably means my insulin level went down enough. Cross your fingers girls!

I just started back on step1 yesterday and I'm really hungry today. I wasn't prepared enough and seem to be grabbing almonds and peanut butter a little too often but I'll get better supplied this weekend.
When do you think you'll be able to start step2 ?

 

[Simpleone]

I vote we all e-mail our mailing addresses to Nell and then she can send back a whole list for each of us! Nell, as long as you dont mind? I will be happy to send you all the e-mail addresses I already have...I have MOSt of us but maybe not all...

Thats a nice e-mail from our lurker, but who is it? do we know? Did you write her back? I dont agree that Diane started the new forum as an agenda to sell her book though...she was responding to requests from various people telling her we were having trouble at LCF...she already SAID she would not be monitoring the site...Im sure she will check in there from time to time as she did at LCF, but when she says monitoring, I think she means that she will not be posting, responding, or directing the forum in any way. And I cant say that Iblame her! She has enough on her plate answering all the random e-mails she gets. Thats why if we end up with questions here, we should group them all together and just have one person e-mail her...make it easier to keep in her good graces and continuing to respond to us! I did let her know that we had branched out on our own, but didnt say exactly where...although I will tell her if she asks! I have to respond to her again next friday, so if there are any questions from us here, let me know!!

I agree Robin, as much credit as Diane deserves for all that she does, it's hard to imagine that she could or would ever want to monitor boards. I could see her popping in from time to time, but I'm sure she is far too busy and has way better things to do with her time. I'm thinking she deserves Wonder woman status just based on the questions she's answered so promptly from all of us.

 

[Simpleone]

I just started back on step1 yesterday and I'm really hungry today. I wasn't prepared enough and seem to be grabbing almonds and peanut butter a little too often but I'll get better supplied this weekend.
When do you think you'll be able to start step2 ?

Barb, I made a special trip to the market just for my Step I foods and have plenty of variety here....it's not helping!! lol I could eat this desk!

 

[Wisteria1956]

I agree Robin, as much credit as Diane deserves for all that she does, it's hard to imagine that she could or would ever want to monitor boards. I could see her popping in from time to time, but I'm sure she is far too busy and has way better things to do with her time. I'm thinking she deserves Wonder woman status just based on the questions she's answered so promptly from all of us.

I think this poor gal just assumed it was Diane's idea to move and she's grasping for a reason? She sounds like someone we could be helpful to. I've told people they can email me and then we can chat about how we want to be supportive and fun and see if it's a fit. JMHO.

I'm headachy and starving today! Must be all the fresh air. I do get hungrier on Step 2 for some reason. I really think this schedule suits me very well, though. Another agent called and begged me to sit my listing in the foothills this weekend so I think I am free for a date to Apple Hill! We're a bit nervous to go and not eat fresh fritters, but the last time we had one, we didn't feel the same about it anyway. We'll just eat an apple and take our own lunch. It's a really pretty drive. I wonder how many carbs are in my MIL's sugar free apple pie. She put raisins in it, though. Maybe someday when we're on Step 3, Jocelyn and I can tear that recipe apart. My MIL won a contest in the newspaper for that recipe. My FIL was diabetic so she never cooked with sugar and it has no artificial ingredients in it either. Yum.

 

[Wisteria1956]

Pam: I'm taking a quick break from painting so I can't write much, but I wanted to say I love your posts! You are so cute and funny and energetic. I'm really always glad to see you.

 

[Barb F.]

Barb, I made a special trip to the market just for my Step I foods and have plenty of variety here....it's not helping!! lol I could eat this desk!

WTH?? I don't remember it being this bad the first time. What's up with that ! I've already had breakfast, a snack, and I'm on my way to get my lunch out of the fridge..at 11:10 a.m. I hope this is just a hungry day and goes away asap.

 

[Cindycin]

WTH?? I don't remember it being this bad the first time. What's up with that ! I've already had breakfast, a snack, and I'm on my way to get my lunch out of the fridge..at 11:10 a.m. I hope this is just a hungry day and goes away asap.

Hi Barb - I definitely had hungry days too. Are you drinking LOTS of water. It seems when I get hungry if I've already eaten a bunch, I'll grab another bottle of water...that always ties me over. I also get VERY hungry around my time of the month. Just sayin

 

[Daniele]

I just started back on step1 yesterday and I'm really hungry today. I wasn't prepared enough and seem to be grabbing almonds and peanut butter a little too often but I'll get better supplied this weekend.
When do you think you'll be able to start step2 ?

Well, I'm planning to get my labs done the last week of October. As soon as I get the results and send them to Diane, I'm hoping she gives me the go ahead. She's being so wonderful taking the time to help me.

 

[Simpleone]

Pam: I'm taking a quick break from painting so I can't write much, but I wanted to say I love your posts! You are so cute and funny and energetic. I'm really always glad to see you.

Awww! How utterly sweet Lisa, thanks so much!

Barb, I've been hoping the same thing since last night!

Just got a happy call from my son! They're heading for the hospital one more time (hopefully will be the last) to have Audrianna. Poor girl has been in mild labor for over a week now, I don't know how much more she can take. I'll keep you all posted.

Have a wonderful afternoon you all.

 

[Barb F.]

Well, I'm planning to get my labs done the last week of October. As soon as I get the results and send them to Diane, I'm hoping she gives me the go ahead. She's being so wonderful taking the time to help me.

Nell, you might want to mention your hunger issue to Diane. It might be a sign of something still being off kilter with your insulin..just a thought.

 

[Daniele]

Barb, I made a special trip to the market just for my Step I foods and have plenty of variety here....it's not helping!! lol I could eat this desk!

Barb, I was thinking about it. Maybe your going through the 3 day detox again? That could explain it.

 

[Daniele]

Awww! How utterly sweet Lisa, thanks so much!

Barb, I've been hoping the same thing since last night!

Just got a happy call from my son! They're heading for the hospital one more time (hopefully will be the last) to have Audrianna. Poor girl has been in mild labor for over a week now, I don't know how much more she can take. I'll keep you all posted.

Have a wonderful afternoon you all.

What about Malzar? Wasn't her daughter named Audrianna too?

 

[Barb F.]

Barb, I was thinking about it. Maybe your going through the 3 day detox again? That could explain it.

I just don't remember it being like this. I wonder if our bodies become so much more in-tune to insulin reponses after some time on step1 and step2 that we react with a stronger hunger signal when insulin is in excess. Since I'm not doing 11-20 anymore, I'm assuming my liver is spewing excess glucagon and the pancreas is spitting out excess insulin in response. Until my liver is empty maybe this is what I'll deal with. So that's my theory even though it may be totally bogus

 

[Daniele]

I just don't remember it being like this. I wonder if our bodies become so much more in-tune to insulin reponses after some time on step1 and step2 that we react with a stronger hunger signal when insulin is in excess. Since I'm not doing 11-20 anymore, I'm assuming my liver is spewing excess glucagon and the pancreas is spitting out excess insulin in response. Until my liver is empty maybe this is what I'll deal with. So that's my theory even though it may be totally bogus

It certainly makes sense.

 

[Barb F.]

It certainly makes sense.

You're sweet to say that . It could also be that I'm just hungry today

 

[Wisteria1956]

We're in for lunch and poor Bonnie has paint all over her head!

 

[gettinhealthy]

Hey guys, just was on the LCF. Daisey and Tobamelia are beside themselves over there. here is one of the posts from Tobamelia from today at 12:26 pm. Just wanted to let you all know.

The damage has been done. I will read the book and go on my own.

Whose decided to destroy this group and go to that other mess without discussion with the rest of the group. Wouldn't it have been better to let the LCF group know the other site was up and to go look at it and see if it would work for this group and if changes were needed in order for it work, make those changes before just axing this one.

I know Diane wants to sell her book and she should (it is a good one) but we are not her shills or pawns and the LCF group should have been given a whole lot more consideration before jumping into that other mess.

What would it have hurt to have everyone go over, check out the site, render an opinion and fix the stupid problems before yanking the rug out from under everyones feet. Couldn't this have been done more respectfully of the group. It was especially thoughtless for her to kill the LCF site just when she was leaving so that the problems couldn't be addressed until it was convenient for her.

Aggie is trying her best to get her over to the new board, but it doesn't sound like it's going to happen. She really does sound lost guys.