New & need a buddy!

[Corrie]

Well - it's over half done anyway...
I have to go pick my little guy up from school and I am sure you'll be gone when I get back so have a great evening!!!

Good night all!

[summer10]

Corrie,

You have a good night too, talk to you tomorrow.

Summer

[summer10]

Good morning,

How is everyone today? I'm tired and don't feel like working! Just another day, LOL.

Summer

[Corrie]

Good morning - I am feeling medium cruddy - I think I have a cold.

[summer10]

Hi Corrie,

I hope you don't have a cold, too early for that!

Summer

[Corrie]

Head is all clogged up, ear and throat itch .... not looking good!
How was your dinner? It sounded good!

[summer10]

It was good thanks. When I got home my bf had p/u swordfish for dinner last night and salmon for dinner tonight. (Think maybe he's getting sick of chicken!)

I made it with a little mayo spread on it and some fresh basil, first time I cooked it that way, it was very good.

Your cold doesn't sound good. How can you get sick with all the vitamins you take??? You must be run down.

[Corrie]

You're right - I am run down from all the stress and lack of sleep.
Hopefully it will only last a day or two.
The fish sounds wonderful - and there are lots of vitamins in it as well...very good for your skin and hair too!
Speaking of vitamins - - -must go take some...and I need some more tea.

[summer10]

Are you drinking green tea?

[Corrie]

Not today - lemon herb.

[summer10]

Since I gave up caffeine, I haven't been drinking any tea. I don't really like herbal. The green tea is OK, but it has some caffeine in it, and it's not like I really like it. But I have to find something to drink because I know when it gets cold out, I'll want something.

Have you heard from Tanya today?

[Corrie]

I did hear from her a little bit ago just for a second - she is cleaning up a computer mess at work today...

[summer10]

I have to go meet with my boss - haven't talked to him since I got back from vacation. BBL, probable after lunch.

[summer10]

Finally... I'm back. Not having a great day today, how is your day going?

[Corrie]

My day is Ok - just trying to keep busy with my head completely full!!! I'd really LOVE to go home....not to be.
I keep sneezing....I have gone thru a box of tissues already - LOL....
I had 1/2 pro bar for breakfast and 2 cans of tuna for lunch. Cant seem to get any liquids down..I really want a diet pop - another sure sign I've got the crud.
WHat did you have and how did it go?

[summer10]

I had 1 1/2 hb eggs before I left the house this morning. I tried having 1/2 an advantage bar for snack. I had my usual chicken salad for lunch, and then I ate the other 1/2 of the Advantage bar. (I guess my plan of eating 1/2 didn't work today!) I'll have to try again tomorrow.

My boss has a bunch of us working on this horrible project - I am so not in the mood to do this.

You sound like you feel awful. Try to drink some water, it will help.

Summer

[Corrie]

Oh I really HATE it when they want you to do some stupid project....

Your menu looked fine!!! Thats the same way I eat mine!! Sometimes 1/2 for: Breakfast, snack or afternoon snack!
That's fine!

I'll try to drink some water.
Thanks....I think I'm gonna go raid the lunch room medicine cabinet...

[summer10]

At least it's almost over - 35 more minutes... I hope I make it!

[summer10]

Corrie,

I am finally leaving... Have a good night and I hope you feel better. Drink fluids and get some rest.

Summer

[Corrie]

Sorry I missed you summer - I got busy, took lunch etc! Have a good night!

[summer10]

Good morning... Still working on the horrible project, so not a great morning for me, but let me focus on the positive....

IT'S FRIDAY!!!!!


Corrie,
How are you feeling? Is your cold any better? Hope you got some rest last night.

Summer

[Corrie]

Good morning!!!


Thank God It's Friday!!!


I feel really cruddy. I am only here because I had to get up anyway to take my son to school - it's raining like hell here - thank goodness - the first rain storm in 3 months!

But as soon as I get a few thing done I am heading back towards my wee bed!!!
Sorry about your stupid project Summer - Bummer!!

[summer10]

I'm finished with it now, so I am feeling better.

Wish you were feeling better too. If I don't hear from you again, get some rest and hopefully you'll feel better so that you can enjoy some of the weekend.

Summer

[Corrie]

I am still here for a little while...it depends on how fast I can get this stuff done.
Thanks and you have a great weekend as well...

[summer10]

Good morning,

Hope everyone had a good weekend. Mine was OK, the weather was really nice. I'll check back later. We're having company meetings today to talk about our Retirement Package, I'm going at 9 so I should be back around 10:30.

Summer

[Corrie]

Good morning!

[summer10]

Hi Corrie,

How are you doing today? Did you have a good weekend?

Summer

[Corrie]

Yes it was pretty good..We went to the greek festival..took the kids and had dinner - they went on a couple rides - etc..The baby had a blast - she loved watching the lights and the dancers!

[summer10]

That sounds like fun. Glad you had a good weekend. How's your cold?

[Corrie]

A little better - moved from my head to my chest - am just really tired. Run down - that's why it got me...
How are you???

[summer10]

At least it's a little better. Any hope that you can get some rest?

I'm doing OK. Had a headache all weekend but it wasn't too bad, just a slight one. Then this morning I finally got TOM. Which must be why I was also irritable this wkend. Had a little argument w/bf, felt bad because today is his bday. But we made up. (I know I was bitchy, but it wasn't ALL me - of course I was irritable all weekend so maybe he was a little sick of me. LOL) Anyway it's fine now.

I made him a LC chocolate cheesecake for his bday - we had it last night. It was very good.

Summer

[Corrie]

I am glad everything is ok now. I know the feeling...I get really bitchy as well just before TOM -which by the way will descend ANY second....But you are right - it is NEVER just us...
How did you make a LC choc cheesecake???? NUMMY!! I LOVE CHEESECAKE.
Anyway - tell your sweetie HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

[summer10]

I had posted the recipe on another thread, so I copied and pasted it here:

Plain cheesecake
3 8oz pkgs cream cheese (room temperature)
4 egg whites
1/2 cup splenda
2 tsps vanilla flavoring
2 tbsps sf jam

Beat the cream cheese and egg whites until fluffy. Then add the sugar and continue beating until mixed, then add the vanilla until mixed. (I use an electric mixer because it gets lighter and fluffier.)

Line the bottom of a springform pan with parchment paper, pour the mixture into the pan and bake in a pre-heated oven ~ 350 for approx 35 minutes. Remove from oven.
(You could just use a pie plate, but spray it with non-stick spray because there is no crust.)

Heat the jam in the microwave for about 1 minute so that it is runny. Drizzle over the top of the hot cheesecake then spread in a thin layer with a knife. (You can leave the jam off, but it gives it a nice extra flavor.)


If you want to make it chocolate:

omit the jam

increase splenda to 3/4 cup
1/4 sifted cocoa powder

It was good!

I am off to lunch but will check in later.

[Corrie]

Nummy!!!
Thank you! have a good lunch.

[summer10]

I'm back - couldn't bring myself to go outside today because it's 90.

Had my usual chicken salad for lunch. And I already had an Advantage bar this morning. I very hungry today.

What do you have for lunch?

[Corrie]

I haven't had anything yet...It's 11:45 right now..
No breakfast either. Working on an appetite. Why wouldn't you go outside today? It's been raining for 4 days not - we really needed the moisture. It's the first measurable rain in 3 months...

[summer10]

So, is it still raining?

I don't like the heat and humidity. Plus during TOM my body temp is warmer and I get really hot.

So you haven't eaten all day??? I have to eat in the morning. I would never make it to lunch!

[Corrie]

Oh yes - I usually always eat breakfast. Just couldn't today.
It has stopped raining for now - but will be off and on all day. Yesterday was spectacular - Tornado in mid Utah, thunder and lightening! I love to watch the storms.

[Corrie]

I'll be back in 60!!!

[summer10]

Hi Corrie,

I am getting ready to get out of here - only 15 minutes left - and I didn't get as much as I needed to done today!

You have a good night, feel better, and try to get some rest.

Talk to you tomorrow.

[Corrie]

Have a good night!

[sydneyalex]

Morning Girls....

How are we doing today?? I am sore this morning, stayed at the gym for about an hour yesterday....Looks like a busy day ahead of me today.

[summer10]

Good morning,

I've been busy today too. Already had a meeting. How are you guys doing?

Rhonda,
I'm impressed, an hour! I didn't exercise at all yesterday. Have to make up for it today.

Corrie,
I hope you're feeling better today.

[sydneyalex]

Summer - I was shocked I made it that long too....going to do it again today. Plan to go 4 days a week.

[Corrie]

I didn't exercise yesterday - but I have rehearsal tonight - 3 hours worth...so I'm making up for it.
I had a chicken breast and diet lemonade for dinner - nothing else. They almost caught the boy last night - just missed him....perhaps today.

[sydneyalex]

Thats good news Corrie, at least you know he is alive...Hope they get him and he get straightened out!

[summer10]

Rhonda,

That's a good plan for exercise. I try to walk on the treadmill 5 or 6 days a week. Usually I get 4. Need to get up to at least 5.

Corrie,

That is good that at least you know your son is in the area. What will happen if the police pick him up?

[Corrie]

He will be escorted to kiddie jail until the judge decided to talk to him and then back ti kiddie jail.

[summer10]

He's 17?

[Corrie]

Yes - he willl be 18 at the end of march.

[sydneyalex]

Good thing he is not already 18...

[summer10]

Yes, that's what I was thinking. Well, hopefully he won't have to go for too long.

[summer10]

I think I'll go to lunch - chicken salad again.

I'm up to 60 ozs of water so far.

How are you guys doing?

bbl

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Chicken Salad again.........

I have having salad....again.

[summer10]

I know, I'm very boring. But it is easy to bring - no heating required.

I don't have anymore made, I'll either have to make some tonight or bring something else tomorrow.

How are you doing on your water?

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Only down about 50 oz today. :(

[Corrie]

no breakfast - no lunch YET.
Need to get a few things done. Be back later....

[summer10]

Where's Corrie???

[summer10]

Oh, Corrie, we must have been posting at the same time. Was wondering where you went.


Well, it's almost time for me to go home. I hope by now you've eaten something.

Have a good night. Talk to you tomorrow.

Summer

[Corrie]

Hi - I did finally get to stop to eat - I went to Wendys - ordered a double with cheese and RIPPED it off the bun and inhaled it!!!

tasted pretty good.
See ya tomorrow!

[summer10]

Good morning,

How are you guys today? I'm OK, still TOM, I feel huge and am hoping that will pass once it's gone. Plus I'm tired and still a little irritable. No fun to be around today LOL.

I'll check back later to see how you guys are.

Summer

[Corrie]

Me too - just this morning TOM. Groan.
I feel huge!

[sydneyalex]

Hi Corrie and Summer,

My time is approaching too. The things we have to go thru just because we are women....Not Good...

I had a good lo carb day yesterday...but only labout 60 oz of water.

[summer10]

Hi Corrie,

We can miserable together! How is your cold? My bf woke up with a bad cold this morning too.

Summer

[Corrie]

My cold is a lot better - now I just hurt. I am feeling pretty teary-eyed today,

I'm sure each of us remembers exactly what were were doing and where we were 1 year ago today...sniff :cry:
http://images.webshots.com/ProThumbs/60/33060_wallpaper280.jpg
God Bless America
Anybody got any stars???

[sydneyalex]

Hard to believe a whole year has went by.....still its hard to believe all this happend here in America.....The security here on base is really beefed up today...taking forever to go on base.

Hope you feel better Corrie, my time comes next week as well. :(

[summer10]

Finally... I haven't been able to get back in all day. Not sure why.

I watched the news this morning before I left the house and cried. This is so awful. I don't think we'll ever feel really safe again. The only good thing is that it makes you appreciate what you have so much more. (If there can be anything "good" about this.)

I don't even want to turn the TV on when I go home, I know some people find it comforting to watch the memorials, but I don't.

Summer

[Corrie]

I'll watch the memorials because I don't think we should ever forget what happened to us....
I have been crying all day off and on...and saying prayers.
I'm outta here for the day - BYE BYE

[summer10]

Good morning,

I had a really busy day yesterday so I didn't get to post much. Plus, for some reason I couldn't get online. But that problem seems OK now.

I did watch a little news last night - actually watched the discovery channel which had on a "Spirit of America" series that was pretty interesting and was less heart wrenching than the memorials. I don't think anyone could ever forget, I just don't like to watch the memorials because they make me feel so bad.

I am glad that nothing "bad" happened yesterday. I had really bad feelings about that all day, like most people, I'm sure.

My TOM is gone but I still feel huge. I'm hoping that feeling is going to pass. I'd like to weigh this weekend, but not if I'm feeling like this. I checked my calendar and I haven't had a loss since 08/10, I think that I am overdue! (I know I had the Labor Day cheat) But I still think I'm due for a loss. (But I know my body apparently doesn't care what I think! LOL)

Hope everyone else is having a good day.
BBL

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Good Morning

Hope everyone is fine today. Tomorrow is Friday!!!

[Corrie]

Good morning my friends!!!

Summer - it will come...give the TOM another day or two to totally pass...Then it should take the bloat with it! I am right in the middle of it - groan...

I am still wearing my 12's as I didn't want to buy 10's twice (for summer & fall) but now I have GOT to buy some - I found myself hiking those suckers back around my waist every time I stood up yesterday! I can almost take them off without unbuttoning them...LOL. I must have looked pretty silly.....

I have a pair of real denim jeans on today!!
IT FEELS SO GOOD NOT TO HAVE SOMETHING STRETCHY ON!!!

Rhonda your menu's are looking really good - keep it up!

I was looking at a map yesterday - I can't believe how far apart we are.....

[summer10]

Thanks for the encouragement Corrie.

I can't wait until I am a size 10. Wonder how much longer it will take me to get there... You must be very happy with yourself. I'm happy for you too!

Rhonda,
I can't wait until Friday either - this week went by pretty quick, but the weekend can't get here soon enough for me. We are supposed to have good weather this weekend too.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Wow Corrie - thats great...bet you are so proud, next its 10s then on to 8s...can you believe it...Happy for you,

Summer - there is a tropical depression in the Gulf Of Mexico, suppose to bring some rain here for the weekend.....yuck and I am having my daughters 7th b/d party on Sunday. Her birthday actually isnt until Wednesday.

[summer10]

Rhonda,

I hope you're having the party inside! Are you having alot of kids? If so, I'm sure you'll be very busy. Eat something before the party starts so that you won't be tempted by any carbs!

Summer

[summer10]

I'm going to lunch now. I brought leftover ham and cheese quiche today - at least it's not chicken salad! LOL

I'm up to 60 ozs of water - how are you guys doing with your water?

BBL

[sydneyalex]

Summer - I am at 64 oz...how do you make the quiche?

[summer10]

I make a large pan so that I'll have leftovers - no crust

8 eggs
3 cups cream
shredded chedder cheese
chopped ham
black pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350.

Beat the eggs and cream together. Add the cheese, ham and black pepper. Pour into glass pan that has been sprayed with Pam - I use an oblong glass dish - not sure of the size - but I can check when I go home. I think its 9x13 - bake at 350 for an hour.

[sydneyalex]

That sounds so good, I will have to try it....

Storm coming here.....making preparations...not sure if Iwill be here tomorrow......(hey that would be nice)

[summer10]

Will you get home before it starts? I hope so.

[summer10]

TGIF

How is everyone today? I'm just glad it's Friday!!!

I finally feel like myself today and am looking forward to the weekend. My bf is still sick, but better, so I hope he feel up to doing something this weekend too. If not, I'll just go shopping, (my favorite hobby).

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Hi Summer - glad its friday too...but I sure got a busy weekend with my daughters birthday....

[summer10]

Your daughter must be very excited. Are you having a lot of people over?

[Corrie]

good morning and TGIF!!!
I didn't get any messages that you guys had posted all day yesterday - how strange is that???

I've been a little down so I went shopping last night...I bought my little girl a bunch of fall clothes and some new shoes - she looks so cute!!

[sydneyalex]

Morning Corrie - Its more fun shoppin for your kids isnt it. Its still to hot here to wear fall clothes...

Summer - Probably about 12 people. Just a small party.

[summer10]

Hi Corrie,

That sounds like fun - did you get anything for yourself?

I don't have any kids to shop for.

Rhonda,

12 is a good amount, how many kids?

Summer

[sydneyalex]

5 or 6 kids, not many.

It is totally dark here....scary looking out there.

[Corrie]

Well - not really - I picked up new cell phones for me and my husband - I got sick of AT&T and kicked them to the curb.

I got her some new sparkley hair do dads - and it's (her hair)getting long enough that it needs a detangler.

It's that right in between time here - but it has been raining for more than a week (than GOD) and cold and she had nothing that fit and no shoes - just sandals.

[sydneyalex]

Corrie - I think I am catchin your cold...I have a really bad sore throat.....yuck!

[Corrie]

oh rats - I felt better for a couple days - but it feels like it's hitting me again as well...

[summer10]

Everyone is getting sick - must be all the changes in weather. We have been having fluctuations from really hot/humid to cool and rainy. I'm hoping to do something tomorrow because it's supposed to be nice and I want to enjoy the good weather while I can.

Corrie, I thought you were going to get yourself some new clothes?

Rhonda, 5 or 6 kids shouldn't be too bad.

[Corrie]

I couldn't find anything I liked...

[sydneyalex]

They are talking about releasing us! YES!

[Corrie]

Cool - let us know!

[sydneyalex]

Corrie,

You have 3 steaks now....WOW! Looks like I am not leaving, normal work hours...sure would have been nice...I still might take an hour off.

[summer10]

Congrats on your third steak Corrie!

Rhonda,
That's too bad you can't leave.

I'm going to lunch. Taking a walk with my friend - she wants to get some Halloween stuff.

BBL

[sydneyalex]

Sounds like fun....all I had for lunch was a boiled egg and a cucumber....oh well...

[Corrie]

I'd like to get a start on my weekend as well - but it's not to be...
Whats for lunch?

[Corrie]

speaking of lunch - I believe I will go and have mine!

[sydneyalex]

Enjoy Corrie.

[summer10]

I'm back. I had left ham and cheese quiche. We went shopping (I didn't get anything) then when we came back I ate.

Two and half more hours... Can't wait to get out of here today.

[sydneyalex]

I cant wait to try that quiche...sounds so good...

I really dont feel good. Got a fever now...I hate the way fevers make you feel.

[summer10]

Rhonda,
You must be getting the bug that is going around. Drink more fluids.

[sydneyalex]

I am going by the drugstore this afternoon and getting some antibiotics......I know the pharmacist...its nice to know your pharmacist......

You wouldnt believe how it looks outside. Looks like its clearing up and its sunny out there....dont look like a storm is coming any more...I think its suppose to hit land tomorrow morning around 7 am.

[summer10]

The pharmacist will give you antibiotics w/o a prescription?

[Corrie]

Isn't that illegal?
Lunch for me was steamed yellow squash and burgers with cheese. NUM.

[sydneyalex]

That sounds good Corrie - it probably is illegal but I am from a small town and know the pharmacy folks real well.

Starting to look dark outside again....probably start raining when I leave....bummer

[Corrie]

Anheuser rolls out low-carb beer

Brewer seeks to lure weight-conscious consumers

By Christopher Lawton
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

Sept. 13 — The nation’s largest brewer is thinking thin. Tapping into the latest dietary obsession of health-conscious consumers, Anheuser-Busch Cos. is preparing to launch Michelob Ultra, the first major beer to claim that it is low in carbohydrates.


ANHEUSER PLANS to charge a premium price for the low-carb brew, hoping to capture a larger share of the high-end beer market at a time when many consumers favor imported beers over domestic brands such as Budweiser and Bud Light.
Ultra was launched in December in test markets in Denver, Tuscon and Fort Myers, Fla., with wider distribution in May. It is set to go into national distribution later this month, priced at around $7 for a six-pack. By comparison, a six-pack of Bud costs about $5 or $6.

NO HEALTH CLAIMS
Ultra comes in a brown-tinted, longneck bottle with a blue-and-white label with silver trim. A 12-ounce bottle of Ultra has 2.6 grams of carbohydrates, compared with 6.6 grams for Bud Light. They contain the same amount of alcohol.
Anheuser-Busch, Inc., rolled out its national distribution of Michelob Ultra in September.
Carbohydrates are a group of organic compounds, including sugars and starches, that serve as a major dietary energy source. Their role in weight gain is a hotly debated subject, with some nutritionists saying excess carbohydrates play a direct role.
Anheuser won’t make any health or weight-loss claims for Ultra. But there is little doubt they expect weight-conscious consumers to embrace the low-carb claim. “Watching your carbs has become the symbol of a balanced diet,” says Dave Peacock, vice president, high-end brands for Anheuser-Busch, based in St. Louis. “We’re following consumer trends and reacting to consumer demand.” Although Mr. Peacock stresses that Ultra is not a diet beer, it has only 95 calories, making it one of the lowest-calorie beers on store shelves.

Rivals have noticed Ultra. A spokesman for Miller Brewing Co., a unit of London-based SABMiller PLC, says it introduced a low-carb beer decades ago with Miller Lite, which has 96 calories and 3.2 grams of carbohydrates per 12-ounce serving. Miller began making a low-carb claim in print ads for Miller Lite earlier this summer. A spokesman for Adolph Coors Co.’s Coors Brewing unit says they have no plans to introduce a low-carb beer.
“Low-carb in my mind is obviously important,” says Fleming Whited, a 55-year old lawyer, who recently left work 15 minutes early after winning a big trial to have a beer with his partners at Ocean Deck, a beachfront bar and restaurant in Daytona Beach, Fla. He watched surfer types, attractive young women and a young businessman all drinking Michelob Ultra. For someone who enjoys drinking beer as much as he does, Mr. Whited says, the lighter the better. “I’m a big guy. If I ate a meal and drank five or six Budweisers, I’d weigh 600 pounds.”

FATTER THAN EVER
Counting carbs to lose weight is a practice that has been debated within medical and nutrition circles since the 1972 publication of “Dr. Atkins’ Diet Revolution.” The pioneering diet book said carbs, not fats, were the culprits in making people fat. Many people lost weight following the radical diet — which permits a breakfast of steak and eggs but sharply limits fruits, vegetables and grains, all of which contain carbohydrates — some doctors and consumers dismissed it.

But after decades of counting calories and fat grams, Americans are fatter than ever. Low-carb proponents seem to have the upper hand once again. “First it was low-cal, then low-fat and now controlled-carb,” says Colette Heimowitz, director of education and research at the Atkins’ Health and Medical Information Services in New York City. “That’s going to be the next wave.”
As with the advent of ultra-light cigarettes, Michelob Ultra could lead to an entirely new segment of beers emphasizing carbohydrate content. Though the Ultra name is too common to be patented, Mr. Peacock says the word refers to the new product’s taste. “It’s hard to predict the beer market, but we’ve definitely hit a nerve with this,” he adds.
Anheuser won’t disclose its marketing budget for Ultra. Print, radio and outdoor ads will use the tag line: “Lose the carbs. Not the taste.”

Strategically, Ultra is critical to Anheuser’s bid to boost sales of higher-end beers. “It’s the one area where the company needs improvement,” says Bill Pecoriello, a beverage analyst at Morgan Stanley. In late August, Anheuser-Busch announced new packaging and a $50 million ad campaign to attract 21- to 27-year-old beer drinkers to Michelob, which was popular in the 1980s.
Anheuser brew masters worked for 18 months to create the product. An early stage in beer production is the mashing process, when brewers combine the grains and hops, add water and boil it down. Anheuser says by increasing the mashing process to about 3 hours, compared with 45 minutes for Budweiser, they reduced the carbohydrate content significantly.
Taste, however, is the most important factor in whether beer drinkers will embrace Ultra. John Ufheil, vice president of Daytona Beverages LLC, an exclusive Anheuser-Busch distributor in Daytona Beach, says he thinks he is going to sell a boatload of the new beer. “Carbs seem to the buzz right now if you want to be health conscious,” he says. “That it doesn’t taste like water is a plus.”
Ad Notes ...
H.J. Heinz Co. plans to increase consumer marketing spending by more than $100 million for fiscal 2003 to maintain brand equity, to drive faster growth and to support marketing initiatives. The food-products company says marketing spending, which historically has been 3% to 3.5% of sales, will rise to 5% of sales.

Copyright © 2002 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.

[summer10]

That was interesting Corrie. I'll have to tell my bf - when we started LCing he drank Miller Lite but he likes Bud light and has switched back. I'll have to get him some of the Mich to try.

Rhonda,

That's good that you can get the antibiotics but how do you know you have an infection? It's not good to take antibiotics if you don't, because you could develop immunities to them and then they don't work when you really need them. Just something to think about.

[Corrie]

She is right - especially if it is viral - which it probably is - antibiotics will have no effect. If you take them too much they won't work when you really need them too...you body gets used to them and you get sicker easier...be careful

[sydneyalex]

Anytime I run fever I know I have an infection.

[Corrie]

A fever is the body's response to fighting off invasion - viral or bacterial - it makes no difference, it is trying to kill of the bad germs with the heat - makes it harder for them to multiply.
Fever does not equate infection.

[sydneyalex]

I am just trying to nip this in the bud...I really cant afford to be sick.

I am about to get out of here...you girls have a good weekend.

[summer10]

Rhonda,

You have a good weekend too. Take care of yourself.

[summer10]

Corrie,
Do you have plans for the weekend?

[Corrie]

no big plans. Will probably just take it easy as hubby is really sick now...what about you - do you and you bf have any big plans???

[summer10]

Sorry to hear he's sick. Maybe you can get some rest as well.

Hopefully my bf will be over his cold - if he is we will probably take a ride to NH tomorrow. Sunday it's supposed to rain, so I'll probably just hang out - do some housework and I am planning on walking for an hour on the treadmill -either all at once or in 2 1/2 hour walks. I want to do something to jump start my losses. I need to see some pounds come off. I am going to do my measurements too.

Hope you have a good weekend. Talk to you on Monday.

[summer10]

Good morning

[sydneyalex]

Good Morning Summer! :wave:

[summer10]

Hi Rhonda,

So, how did you do this weekend???

[sydneyalex]

Did pretty good. However when I cut the birthday cake, I automatically put a bit of icing in my mouth.....before I realized what I was doing....its just a habit I have....I used to eat the excess icing that got on my fingers as I cut the cake....There is nothing like birthday cake.....but other than that I did ok...

[summer10]

That's really good. You must be very happy with yourself.

[sydneyalex]

oH YEAH, FORGOT TO TELL YOU, I THOUGHT I WAS DRINKING A CAFFEINE FREE DIET COKE....HAD 3 OF THEM BEFORE I WAS ALERTED THAT THEY WERE REGULAR CAFFEINE FREE DIET COKE...I WAS UPSET OVER THAT. MY DAUGHTER ASKED MY WHEN DID YOU START DRINKING REGULAR COKE....THEN I LOOKED AT THE CAN...I MUST BE LOSING MY MIND...

[summer10]

Were they REGULAR cokes w/sugar or Diet coke w/caffeine?

[sydneyalex]

No honey, they were REGULAR cokes with sugar in them.....I bought a 12 pack, thought I picked up the Diet Caffeine Free- the gold can threw me off......thank god she noticed it....I feel like such a dumb-ass...It was just an honest mistake...I will be more careful from now on..

[summer10]

Oh, that's too bad. So now you probably won't have a loss for 2 more weeks.

[summer10]

I weighed this weekend, no additional loss, but I did lose the 2 lbs I gained during TOM. I am really hopeful that I will have a loss next weekend. I've got to stay away from the scale between now and then.

I also increased my walking - I'm trying to work up to an hour a day. I just never seem to have an hour each day. By the time I get home, walk on the treadmill, shower - I'm making dinner at 6:30 and we're not eating until 7:00. I've got to come up with a better plan.

[sydneyalex]

Bite your tongue.....I am going to work out really hard this week!

[summer10]

I hope you have a loss sooner, but you know it takes 3 or 4 days to get the carbs out of your system. But keep exercising because that helps burn the carbs too and you'll build muscle.

[Corrie]

good morning

[summer10]

Hi Corrie,

How are you doing? How was your weekend?

I tried the RTD shake at my desk this morning. I didn't like it. I got the vanilla because I like the vanilla mix - I don't know why but the cans just don't taste good. So now I'm having an advantage bar.

Summer

[Corrie]

I had a burger patty before I left the house...now i am working on some decaf...

[sydneyalex]

Good Morning Corrie,

As you can see I slipped up but it was by accident.....had I quit cokes completely as you suggested this wouldnt have happened to me...

How was you weekend?

[summer10]

I bought some decaf tea over the weekend - it was OK - I know I am going to need something warm to drink during the winter. I also got some herbal tea - haven't tried it yet. I STILL miss coffee. And I can't say I feel any better since giving it up, but I'll give it more time.

[Corrie]

it was ok....I am totally lieing my a$$ off.
i had the worst experience....

My husband had a brother (29) whom we adore. He is married to a twit (20) whom we dont adore but try to tolerate.

Any way - and this is totally my own fault - I should have known better....anyway - i think I have told you before that my hair is (was) one length and down to my hips...
Well - my sister-in-law goes to beauty school in texas and she asked if she could laywe my hair - I was dumb enough so say ok.
to make a long story short it looks really cute now after getting up really early saturday morning and sneaking to a salon to have it fixed.....now it's to my bra strap and I cried all weekend...

[summer10]

So, she cut it and then you had to go to a salon to get it fixed? That's awful.

At least if she lives in TX you won't have to see her again for a while.

[Corrie]

She ruined it - I had to go to my room and cry....
The salon did the best they could.....

[summer10]

At least it will grow back. Does your hair grow fast?

You must have been having a weak moment when you let her cut it.

[sydneyalex]

OMG Corrie - I am sorry!

How could she mess it up so bad...You will just have to let it grow back, I know easier said than done...

[Corrie]

It usually grows pretty fast....
It wasn't a weak moment - it was a moment of stupidity...

[sydneyalex]

You must have really trusted her, is she just a bad hairdresser or did she just do a cut you didnt like?

[Corrie]

No I don't trust her - but I am a hairdresser my self and the cut I requested isn't at all hard to do.
Any monkey with scissors could do it.
My hair dresser said from the way she cut it she just may have no experience with long hair.....
She ruined it - it was the most awful cut I have ever seen. It's not that I just did'nt like the cut - she FUC&^$ up the cut badly....it was horrible.

[sydneyalex]

Again I am sorry, bet you were pissed!

[Corrie]

I was WAY BEYOND pissed.
where is Tanya?

[summer10]

I don't know where Tanya is - I posted in her journal yesterday. I didn't see her online over the weekend at all and I usually do.

[summer10]

I'm off to lunch - I'll check back later.

[summer10]

Where did you guys go???

I am really behind on my water today. Trying to get more down now.

I had chicken salad for lunch today, what did you have?

[sydneyalex]

I am here Summer - BTW tried to email you earlier and it came back to me.....strange!

I had 2 pork chops and some green beans, I have gotten down about 70 oz of water today, I know I will drink more while I am at the gym.....

So your back on the chicken salad. My friend was telling me about this new diet pill call Zotrin - its suppose to suppress your appetite, a woman she knows lost 30 pounds in one month. I looked it up, its 70.00 but has a money back guarantee. Bet it dont really work!

[Corrie]

Who knows - the thing is as soon as you go off it you'll gain it all back...

[sydneyalex]

I know - I guess you would have to take it forever! And that would cost too much and wouldnt be good for you!

Did you ever hear from Tanya?

[summer10]

I thought I was going to be here alone.

I don't think any of those diet drugs work. If they did everyone would take them, right?

I'm up to 65 ozs of water, doing a little better.

[sydneyalex]

Thats right - then everyone would be thin if it was so easy to just take a pill.....my friend is getting them. Will let you know if they work for her, but she only wants to lose 10 pounds.

[summer10]

Rhonda,

Did you get any effects of Hurricane Hannah? We had some rain last night and it's lousy out now.

[sydneyalex]

Yes we did, it came in to the east of where I am...the winds got up to 65 mph at one point but it did no major damage...nothing like some of the hurricanes we have been thru here. We had rain all day Saturday but it cleared up on Sunday.

[summer10]

That's good that there was no damage.

[sydneyalex]

Well I am outta here....Have a good evening.

[summer10]

I'm leaving too.

Have a good night.

[Corrie]

Good night!

[summer10]

Good morning,

I was late today, alot of traffic, I'm just now getting settled.

How are you guys doing today? Last night when I got home, I didn't want to exercise, but I forced myself to get on the treadmill and I walked for 40 minutes!!! (I did 40 mins on Sunday too) So I am feeling like I'm having a good week so far.

Summer

[Corrie]

Summer - that is great. My treadmill is still being used as a catch all - but dance class/rehearsal is tonight so hopefully I can get a great work out there.

Traffic sucks - I am so glad that I live close to work......
I talked with Tanya for a few yesterday (IM) she is really swamped at work - another database was corrupted so she was working on that and when her 8 hours were done she went home and worked on it some more....poor thing.

I feel like shit (sorry) today. I think I may need a cup of real coffee.

[sydneyalex]

Morning Girls,

Busy here, everybody is in a pissy mood.

Summer - glad you worked out, you have to lose something this week for sure.

Corrie - Is your hair looking any better today?

[summer10]

Corrie,

Thanks for the info on Tanya, hope things are better for her today.

Why do you need a cup of coffee? Haven't you been off of caffeine for ages?

Summer

[summer10]

Hi Rhonda,

Did you exercise yesterday? Did you remember your stuff today?

Summer

[Corrie]

LOL - Yes - I have been off it for ages - but I trying to convey exactly how tired I am....I feel like I could put my head on my desk and go to sleep.

[sydneyalex]

Summer - I did not exercise yesterday and yes I have my stuff with me today.

[summer10]

Corrie,

But you're not really going to have it, right? It's not worth it. Especially if it starts withdrawls again. Why are you so tired? I know I would love to have a cup of coffee. But I am still waiting to see if giving it up is going to help my weight loss.

Rhonda,

That's good that you have your stuff for today. I think I am going to skip today. I have some stuff to do when I get home. Plus I plan to go vote.

Summer

[summer10]

Rhonda,

How come you haven't been updating your journal?

[summer10]

I'm off to lunch, then I have a 2:00 meeting. I'll check in later.

[Corrie]

I have a ton to do today and then a lunch time meeting - I'll check back later. :)

[summer10]

Good morning,

I was late again today. Traffic has been awful since school reopened. I'm probably going to have to take an earlier bus if I want to be on time.

How are you guys doing?

Corrie,

How is your son? Did you get to talk to him?

Rhonda,

How are you? Did you work out yesterday?

[Corrie]

Morning - I spoke with him for a moment on the phone yesterday. I went to court this morning thinking I'd get to see him, but it was a video conference - I was EVER SO PISSED....

[summer10]

At least you got to talk to him, I guess that's something. How is he? Do you know how long they will keep him?

[Corrie]

I was only able to speak with him for a second....On the video conference this morning - he looked really pale and skinny - but that's hard to tell really from a tv. They made it sound this morning like it would be quite some time before he saw the light of day on his own terms. I go back to court in a week - so I'll hopefully know more then...

[summer10]

Maybe he will be able to call you before then. Do you think so?

[Corrie]

No - I'll just go and see him tomorrow

[summer10]

Oh, that is even better. I didn't know that was an option. I hope he is OK. And I'm hope you're doing OK too.

[Corrie]

Thanks!!! I am trying to hang in there...

[summer10]

How are you guys today?

I'm doing OK. Finally got to work a little earlier today. Traffic wasn't as bad today.

I have 3 meetings today so I will be in and out.

Summer

[Corrie]

Good morning - I'll be in and out today as well - I have a job finishing up and all hell is breaking loosE!!

[sydneyalex]

Morning Corrie and Summer,

I am busy today too. Had a bad migraine yesterday. Feel better today!

Corrie - so happy your son is ok. Hopefully now he will get on the right path...

[summer10]

Hi Corrie and Rhonda,

Corrie, did you get to see your son? How is he doing?

Rhonda, Hope you are feeling better.

Everyone is so busy now we never get to talk!

Hope you guys are having a good day.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Trying to drink this darn water.....

For lunch I will have - baked chicken and a cucumber/tomato/onion salad made with sour cream, splenda,
and garlic powder...its really good.

[Corrie]

Hi everybody -
No - I haven't got to see him yet - am going tonight after work.
I'll up date you guys later...

[summer10]

Corrie,

I'm sure you'll feel better after you see him. I'll be thinking of you. Let us know how it goes.

Summer

[summer10]

I'm getting ready to leave.

Have a good night.

[summer10]

Good morning,

Corrie, when you get in let me know if you got to see your son. 3

Rhonda, how are you doing?

I'm HAPPY it's FRIDAY!!!

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Morning,

How is everyone???

[summer10]

Hi Rhonda,

How are you doing? Did you exercise yesterday? I walked 40 minutes on the treadmill. I feel like I'm burning more calories - I guess I'll know when I get on the scale this weekend. I am driving my bf crazy asking him if he thinks I'll have a loss! I know he can't tell by looking at me but I feel like I should have one!!!

I'm planning to walk again today.

Any plans for the weekend?

Summer

[Corrie]

Good morning

[sydneyalex]

Summer - I got on the stair glider thing...for 30 mins...almost killed me...really worked up a sweat. No big plans, may go out tonite...

Corrie - DId you get to visit with your son?

[summer10]

Morning Corrie,

How are you doing?

Rhonda,
I don't think I am coordinated enough to do that. I'm pretty clumsy!

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Its kinda tough but man you can feel it in your butt...big time...I am sore today, didnt think I would be...

[summer10]

So you must be building muscle. I am definetly going to start using some weights this weekend. I already asked my boyfriend if he would show me some things to do.

I've been reading other people's posts about how they haven't lost but they have built muscle and their clothes fit better/smaller sizes.

Summer

[summer10]

I didn't bring a lunch today - I'm going to have to go get something. I think I'll go out now.

I'm behind on my water today too.

BBL

[sydneyalex]

I havent drank my water today either...just not into it.

[summer10]

I've drank about 60 ozs, just refilled my cup.

I got a buffalo chicken roll-up for lunch, just ate the inside and threw the bread away. It was very good.

Summer

[summer10]

Good morning,

Not a great morning here, we are having rain and I got wet on my way to work!

I weighed in this morning and I lost 1 pound!!!

I am glad that I've finally lost something, but I'm thinking I'm going to have to struggle for every pound lost. Still exercising and doing well with my food so I'll keep hopeful that I'll continue to lose.

Hope you guys had a good weekend.

Summer

[summer10]

Good morning

[sydneyalex]

Morning Summer,


How are we doing today?????? I had a good workout yesterday, cant wait to go back today.

[summer10]

Rhonda,

That's good. No workout for me yesterday. I'm not going to exercise until Wednesday. No time and my leg is hurting so I figured I'd give it a little rest.

How is everything else?

I didn't bring a lunch again today - just an advantage bar. I am leaving a little early today so I probably won't take a lunch.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Summer,

What is wrong with your leg? I have some tuna for lunch...not very appetizing.

[summer10]

I don't know what's wrong with my leg, I think I may have pulled a muscle. It hurts at the top of my thigh. If I sit too long it hurts when get up. It's not too bad, but I thought it would get better faster if I don't exercise for a few days.

Did you make tuna salad or just plain tuna? I don't mind tuna salad but I don't like it right out of the can.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

I have some mayo to put in it...

Sure is quiet on here today.

[summer10]

Corrie must not be in again today,

[sydneyalex]

I hope everything is ok with her and her family...

[summer10]

Yes, me too. I will try sending her an email.

[sydneyalex]

We just went into Hurrican Condition 3....which means we have to prepare for hurricane force winds in the next couple of days....I think this one is headed to New Orleans but we will get some bad weather from it...

[Tanyaskees]

Hi girls :)....long time no see. I miss ya'll. How is everyone? Summer, I noticed you are down a pound, that great.....way to go.....
Rhonda, how are doing? I am ok, very busy at work and busy packing when I get home. It is getting close. Well, just wanted to say hi.....so HI :wave:

[sydneyalex]

Hi Stranger --- good to see your doing well. I am doing fine...working out every day now.

[Tanyaskees]

Thats great Rhonda, I am proud of you. Now I need to do the same....LOL

[sydneyalex]

Do you know whats going on with Corrie??

[Tanyaskees]

She is swamped at work, no time for the forun right now. She is ok though.

[sydneyalex]

Well thats good. Glad she is alright....Strange not to see her here.

[summer10]

Corrie emailed me - she is just busy at work.

I have a meeting at 2:00 and I'm leaving at 3:10 today.

[sydneyalex]

Short day for you...thats good.

[summer10]

Oh, I didn't see Tanya's posts until after I had posted.

HI TANYA!!! Nice to see you again.

[summer10]

Good morning!

[skyewalker]

Hey - where is everybody?

[sydneyalex]

When you departed, we all fell apart!

[skyewalker]

Good morning!