MM Warriors - Three Steps to Good Health (As of 11/18)

[kater]

Well it sounds like everybody was so GOOD yesterday!! Alll the food sounds amazing...I would love to have a pumpkin bread pudding recipe...LOVE bread pudding and pumpkin too!

Th earthquake thing was pretty strange, but i guess not that unusual for Virginia...I KNOW we are earthquake weenies here!! We had no idea what was happening!

Kate and Lisa - I feel your pain when it comes to the kids visiting...I am so glad I was nearby when Ali was in school, so I got to see her frequently, but I am definitely feeling the withdrawal NOW, with 3 years here in the south, and her so far away...

Bev - Our phones are actually ringing too, but it seems all the crazies are out there today!! Do you IM on AOL or YAHOO? I have both available here...Im sure things will slow down to nothing pretty quick here...we are on a skeleton crew, no cafeteria open, OMG NO COFFEE except for the sludge in the vending machine...might have to sneak out at lunchtime and get some REAL coffee down the street!

Robin - I was so busy Tuesday and Wednesday that I got behind on the posts. Any news on when Ken will be home? I hope so.

 

[Wisteria1956]

I didn't actually decide to go to law school until about three years after college. I don't like conflict so I didn't think I would like practicing law. I figured out that one of the things that I really like about law is that it provides a structure for dealing with conflict. There are actually a lot of things I like about practicing law.

That must be what I like about it - the structure. I also like helping people. I love to write contracts; I'm weird.

 

[gettinhealthy]

Good afternoon everyone. I'm glad all the kids are home safe and sound even if it is for a few days. I'm finding that I'm missing Tris quite a bit lately. She's not too far away, thankfully. About 15 minutes, and her work is only about 5 blocks from the house.
Yesterday was a wash out for me. I ate a bit of everything. Noticing my depression starting to kick in. Not sure what is going on with it. My sun lamp broke, so I don't have as much light here in the room as I did. I'm going to have to get a new one soon.
Going to up my vitamin D also. Just not feeling great. I need to refocus a bit. I am finding that I want to turn to carbs more and more. Almost like a vicious cycle. I refuse to go back there. I have decided that since feeling this way this week, I will stay on step 1 until at least January sometime.
I did go shopping this morning. My eyes popped open about 4:45, so I just got dressed and headed over to the mall first. Nothing I really needed at Walmart to justify fighting the crowd. So after looking in 1 store at the mall, headed over to Walmart. Most of the crowd was trying to get out of the parking lot. I got some pillows, sheets, milk (LOL) and out the door in an hour, then back to the mall.
Had to head to work for a while then afterward
Ok, rambling a bit now. Going to make a cup of decaf. I need to stop the caffiene in my capachinos. The twins are starting to get sore. So I've been using decaf in them. Wish I could find decaf espresso beans.
Ok, catch up with you all later.
Have a great afternoon!!

 

[Wisteria1956]

Kathy: Be strong - you can do this! Remember how much smaller you got and how good you felt. Are you drinking milk still or did you buy it for the family? Remember, your depression might really be triggered by carbs, so it's a vicious cycle. Come back tomorrow and post your menus and extras so we can help you. Sounds like a good idea to scale down on the coffee. Feel better! Love you!

 

[kater]

Beverly & Robin:

I am work too........

My girls are hanging out together and Brad is working so I thought I should be productive and get some stuff done. I like it at my office when no one else is here (well, Halle is here - sleeping under my desk) and I don't have any distractions (except talking to all of you wonderful ladies).

 

[Virginiaponygirl]

Hey Kate - are you actually working or do you have time to Im with us!! haha, we have actually been pretty busy, considering we thought we would spend the day napping...Bev and I got a chance to chat earlier, but Im sure she has gone home by now!! I have AOL or Yahoo messenger if you're online at all! Give Halle a pat for me!

Kathy - so sorry you arent feeling up to snuff...stay away from those carbs girl, you know they will only make it worse!! Hope you can get your lamp fixed and get some extra D in and feel better soon...we need you here happy and healthy!! Do you write down everything you eat? I know it helps me to stay focused and on plan to do that...somehow makes me feel more accountable if I write it down,so when I look back over the day I know EXACTLY whats going on...

Lisa - You would have made a great attorney!! I love the structure of paperwork too...must be that Type A Virgo thing I have going on...

Ken is still hoping to be here for Christmas, he is happy with the work team he has there as he says they are all workaholics like him...they all want to get in there and complete the contract and get out!! None of them is growing any fonder of the Chinese the longer they stay over there!

 

[kater]

Robin - that is such great news that Ken should be home by Christmas! I am keeping my fingers crossed. I can't start IM'ing or I would never get anything done! YIKES! I have been really productive and that always makes me happy.

 

[gettinhealthy]

Thanks Lisa and Robin. I haven't been eating the way I should . I have a really bad habit of when I'm depressed, I don't eat. Not quite the "normal" thing. I just more or less go into myself. I'm not good at talking about my feelings in "3D" life. Just feels as though I could cry at any minute. The holidays have always been hard for me with my sister and brother out of state and Tris not being here. I know I should be happy she's at least nearby, and I am, honest. Just one of those things I need to work through.
But I am in charge of how I react to these feelings. I know that eating carbs will only make it worse, so tomorrow I begin again. I will take it day by day, minute by minute if need be. I am going to concentrate on me and how I can make myself a better person.
Thank you guys for being here for me. I don't feel quite so alone as I used to. I know I can do this. If I can stop smoking, I can learn to live according to this WOE. It just takes some time.
Ok, going to play a game online then watch Monk. I'll catch up in a while.
Love you all!!
Oh Nell, yes we ARE supposed to have snow for Christmas, but we never do!! Always seems to snow before and after, but never at Christmas. Go figure

 

[Daniele]

Good Morning All! It's been really fun to hear the "day-after" stories of all well we all did! We were able to have the best time and not cheat! No one even noticed!

I have a great tip for yams - which we always call sweet potatoes, but I use yams. We peeled and cut them into big cubes, roated them with a bit of olive oil in the oven til done. I melted some butter and added a generous splash of the Davinci pumpkin pie syrup! Painted it on them with a pastry brush while turning so lightly coated. Just the perfect holiday difference from the regular baked with butter way we've been eating them on plan and no more carbs!! Yeah! No one knew I did anything 'legal'! They'll be back for the leftovers tonight so I'm doing it again because we ate most of them.

My turkey wa sooooo good! I made the gravy with the Thnk n- Thin and I will never go back to corn starch. It works way faster, easy to use, never any lumps. Once again, no carbs added and the company - none the wiser!

I added another splash of the syrup to my whipping cream and topped with cinnamon on the pumpkin cheesecake for the gang. Tom and I had the low carb pie with the same cream and no one even noticed we were eating anything different.

He and I had turkey, gravy, yams, green beans, salad with pomegranate seeds, plain pecans and feta, and the pie. We felt very much full of Thanksgiving cheer!

My son is cozy asleep in his own room and all is well with the world.

Robin! Wow! You had an earthquake! The biggest one we ever had here made our desks slide across the floor in 6th grade. No damage in our town. I have family in S.F., so different story there. Funny the ponies 'rolled' with it!

I hope you all have a blessed day with your families and don't get stampeded at WalMart. That's worse than an earthquake!

What a great idea for the yams! You invented Pumpkin Yams! I may even try that for Christmas!

I'm glad your baby made it home and that your so happy!

 

[Daniele]

Robin - I don't like earthquakes! I never think of them happening your way....I am glad everything is okay. Your Thanksgiving sounds nice. I hope you aren't too bored today.

Chloe made her flight. She that there were 14 other students from her school on her flight and that she they wouldn't let her miss the flight! I picked my older daughter up on Sunday (she lives in San Francisco and doesn't have a car - she totaled the one I got her so that was that) and the girls had I nice night on Wednesday night. We went out to dinner and then we saw the move Blind Side. Very cute movie.

Yesterday, Thanksgiving, was really nice. I woke up stressed and just wanting to get through the day. But Demi (older daughter) reminded me that it was a day of Thanks and I did a little adjustment on my attitude. The day turned out really nice. Both girls helped with dinner. Even with everything being already cooked (thank you Whole Foods), it was still hectic. Chloe made a vegan squash soup and Demi made a pumpkin bread pudding. With that cooking going, and figuring out whole to heat up all of the other food, we were busy. The day was so nice we ate outside!

Kate, it sounds like a wonderful day having both your girls home! And I'm glad Chloe reminded you aboug being Thankful. It must have changed your whole day!

 

[kater]

Thanks Lisa and Robin. I haven't been eating the way I should . I have a really bad habit of when I'm depressed, I don't eat. Not quite the "normal" thing. I just more or less go into myself. I'm not good at talking about my feelings in "3D" life. Just feels as though I could cry at any minute. The holidays have always been hard for me with my sister and brother out of state and Tris not being here. I know I should be happy she's at least nearby, and I am, honest. Just one of those things I need to work through.
But I am in charge of how I react to these feelings. I know that eating carbs will only make it worse, so tomorrow I begin again. I will take it day by day, minute by minute if need be. I am going to concentrate on me and how I can make myself a better person.
Thank you guys for being here for me. I don't feel quite so alone as I used to. I know I can do this. If I can stop smoking, I can learn to live according to this WOE. It just takes some time.
Ok, going to play a game online then watch Monk. I'll catch up in a while.
Love you all!!
Oh Nell, yes we ARE supposed to have snow for Christmas, but we never do!! Always seems to snow before and after, but never at Christmas. Go figure

Hang in there. I can relate to so much of what you said! I am sending you BIGGGG hugs! And get Tyson to give you a big, wet lick (a doggy kiss)!

 

[kater]

Kate, it sounds like a wonderful day having both your girls home! And I'm glad Chloe reminded you aboug being Thankful. It must have changed your whole day!

Thanks, Nell. I hope you are enjoying having your parents with you. Is Marti feeling any better?

 

[Daniele]

Hey Kate - are you actually working or do you have time to Im with us!! haha, we have actually been pretty busy, considering we thought we would spend the day napping...Bev and I got a chance to chat earlier, but Im sure she has gone home by now!! I have AOL or Yahoo messenger if you're online at all! Give Halle a pat for me!

Kathy - so sorry you arent feeling up to snuff...stay away from those carbs girl, you know they will only make it worse!! Hope you can get your lamp fixed and get some extra D in and feel better soon...we need you here happy and healthy!! Do you write down everything you eat? I know it helps me to stay focused and on plan to do that...somehow makes me feel more accountable if I write it down,so when I look back over the day I know EXACTLY whats going on...

Lisa - You would have made a great attorney!! I love the structure of paperwork too...must be that Type A Virgo thing I have going on...

Ken is still hoping to be here for Christmas, he is happy with the work team he has there as he says they are all workaholics like him...they all want to get in there and complete the contract and get out!! None of them is growing any fonder of the Chinese the longer they stay over there!

That is so cool that Ken is going to be home for Christmas! Yay! I'm sorry you got scared by the earthquake! Shows you that animals are smarter than humans once again!

 

[gettinhealthy]

Thank you Kate. I'm glad you are getting to spend time with the girls. I know without a doubt you are all having a blast!!

Robin, glad your ok! When my sister lived in California, they lived right along the San Bernadino Fault. She said she could always tell when there was going to be an earthquake as it sounded like a huge truck coming. I don't know how you California girls do it!!! Give me a tornado any day. At least I know they are coming!!!

Nell, glad your enjoying the time with your parents. But I know what you mean about "my time" too. Be sure to take care of yourself!!

 

[Virginiaponygirl]

Well amazingly enough I have been BUSY BUSY tonight! Who wouold have though that Black Friday meant everybody needed insurance? LOL, and no deals here either! Had fun chatting with Bev online while we were working though, had to ditch her for a couple hours to actually get some work done!!
Love You Bev!!

Cross your fingers that Ken actually DOES get home for Christmas...that is the goal, but not the reality as of yet!!

Nell - sorry I missed your IM, you caught me during the busy spell!!

Kathy - Chin UP!! I agree with Kate, a big old doggy kiss can make anyone feel better!! Minus the doggy breath part

Kate - OK, so you didnt join the IMing by the MM's...hee hee, I only got started since Bev and I both figured we would be so bored, we might as well gab some! Then I got busy and had to actually WORK...hagte when that happens! LOL

Magic hour of 10pm is here and I am out the door and off to the gym...gotta work off that cheese sauce!

 

[Stwill]

Hello all, just wanted to take a minute to say...yes I cheated, but I did eat alot of legal foods as well. I'm really proud of myself for not overdoing it though. But, it's back to plan. I really am looking forward to making these couple of weeks work for me. Gotta go, but have a wonderful evening and enjoy your weekend.

Talk to ya soon,
Sandra

 

[Daniele]

Thanks, Nell. I hope you are enjoying having your parents with you. Is Marti feeling any better?

Well, I am having a good time. Marti has over done it and is hurting worse again. I'm a little aggrivated about that. My parents may be going home either Monday of Tuesday. My Dad is worried about getting ready for Christmas. I'm not sure why but he hasn't been thinking that clearly for a while. My mom doesn't know why he's worried either. Anyway, it's all been good and we're having a nice visit.

Pony, don't worry about missing the IM. I figured you got busy.

Sandra, I had sugar in the cranberry sauce and the dessert but I'm not looking at it as cheating. It's weird. It was small amounts and was planned. Today I've been very careful about sticking to the plan exactly. Here's what I've done and it seems to be on target I think.

Dinner was about 6pm last night. At 10pm I had a turkey salad sandwich on thin wheat bread (approx. 12 carbs) At 2am a 15 carb yogurt, at 6am a 1/2 cup of applesauce, at 10am another turkey salad sandwich, at 2pm oatmeal and so on. I find that I'm a bit hungrier than usual, but not too bad. Emotionally I feel very free from guilt. I am so glad to have a plan and not feel trapped by feeling like I'm a bad person!

 

[Diane W.]

I just finished reading the last 3 pages of posts. I'm happy everyone had a good Thanksgiving Day!!
It's so nice to be able to have your kids home for the holidays.

I went shopping early this morning. I got myself a jacket at Coldwater Creek for 25% off. Eddie Bauer had 30% off of everything and I had a coupon for an additional 15 % off, so I got my son a beautiful jacket. It was fun.

I wish I could say I was on plan for Thanksgiving dinner - but I couldn't say no to the stuffing. It's my mother's recipe and my sister makes it once a year. I could've eaten a lot more than I did, so I kinda was okay.

Robin - I'm glad the earthquake didn't cause any damage. We had one here about 25 years ago, but I slept through it.

My tree is up and the house is decorated. Yay!!

Talk to you all tomorrow!

 

[gettinhealthy]

Good morning everyone. Hope everyone slept well. I fell asleep after watching Monk. Pretty tired last night after getting up early, shopping, then work. It is going to be a cold day, so I am going to make myself some wedding soup. I will make some chilli or something for Mike and Alyssa (his daughter). Mike's cousin's son has been staying here for the last month or so.
I am back on track today. I made a minute muffin this morning. Not tasting too great, but using it as a 5x5. I made a chocolate one. I need to order some Davinci syrups for variety.
Today is a cleaning house day unless I decide early this afternoon to go to the mall and spend time with mom. That would be nice. They have a ton of Christmas crafts displayed now. I love to walk past the booths and see all the nice things people make. I may make myself a pretty bracelet or necklace with Christmas colors in crystals. Use dark red or green with clear crystals. I'll have to see if JoAnn Fabrics has them on sale. I absolutely love Swarvoski crystals. They just glitter and shine. I got stuff to make all the girls watches for Christmas.
Ok, catch up with you all later. Have a great day, and I'll be wearing my cuddle duds today for sure!!

 

[Virginiaponygirl]

BRRR, cold, chilly morning here in the new earthquake capital of Virginia!! No Overtime offered today, so a normal 8 hour workday ahead. If its even half as busy yesterday the day might just fly by!

Diane and Sandra - sounds like you guys did well on Thanksgiving too...nobody seems to have gone overboard, just a few bites of things, or one food that called to them. Im so proud of everyone for getting through the day and back in the saddle!!

Nell - dont be aggravated, Marti was probably just trying to help, and Im sure she will be feeling better again in a day or two. Its the holiday season so we all get to feeling like Superman!! Hope your folks have a safe trip back and Dad can stop worrying about the Christmas stuff ahead! Weird that you felt hungrier than usual after just a bit of sugar...I woke up this morning with my stomach growling! Whats up with that? I gave it 12 grapes and told it to be quiet!! LOL

Kathy - put on those cuddleduds and try to have a good day...the bracelet sounds like a wonderful idea to lift your spirits! And what a great idea to make the watches!! If the minute muffins arent very good, have you tried that one minute microwave bread? I got all the stuff together and plan to try some tomorow, maybe with some Polaner jelly, or maybe could make some french toast with it? Im so excited to have found all the amazing Davinci flavors at Sams club, and they are the BIG bottles too, and CHEAP!! If you have a Sams, check it out...your bargain hunter spirit inspired me to buy like 6 flavors!! I cant believe I have caramel and Kahlua to put in my coffee, and who knows what else I can use them for!

Hugs to those of you sending "back" your kids...its not for long since Christmas is coming soon!

Bev - hope you got your tye dye all done and cleaned up...you should share a picture of your group wearing them!!