Debbie M.
| posted 4-Aug-2010 12:49pm
haha |
Debbie M.
| posted 4-Aug-2010 12:53pm
ok, someone recommended to me to try Valerian for sleeping. Has anyone tried this? I just bought some.
Bear, where in the world do you live? Inositol isnt availabe in USA yet, so I was told at Walgreens. They said it has a Canadan license though. Do you oder yours online? |
Bear
| posted 4-Aug-2010 5:43pm
Hey, Debbie. Lot of storms up here too, I live in southeast Michigan.
Probably not as many as where you are.
I just recently found iHerb.com. They have deeply discounted vitamins,
and that is where I order my krill oil, inositol, etc. I've read reviews
and order "source naturals" brand, but I'm sure they have plenty of other
highly reviewed brands. I think iHerb has reviews on the site. I didn't know
anything about it not being available.
I bet if you took inositol and magnesium in the evening, you'd notice an effect. |
Bear
| posted 4-Aug-2010 5:44pm
p.s. I heard inositol also has a role in fat metabolism... |
Debbie M.
| posted 4-Aug-2010 9:58pm
This has nothing to do with diet. So disregaurd this if you don't want to hear of personal stuff.
My friends nephew commited suicide by hanging. I have been in touch but apparently not as mush as a friend should be. I made bad choices and am regretful to cause her such distress.
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Debbie M.
| posted 6-Aug-2010 9:20am
Rachel and I finally got to golf yesterday. Golf really is great exercise, if you don't ride the cart. I'll tell you, I walked all 9 holes. She did really great for a beginner. She wanted me to walk the course with her as it was her first time. THe weather was beautiful!
My diet has been so so but I have maintained the little weight I lost this summer. I want that number to grow!
How are you all doing? Where is everyone? |
Debbie M.
| posted 6-Aug-2010 9:21am
Bear we are neighbors as I am in Central Northern Indiana. |
Bear
| posted 6-Aug-2010 5:22pm
Debbie, I'm so sorry for your friend. The only thing you can do is support her
going forward, you know?
That's neat we're neighbors. |
Debbie M.
| posted 6-Aug-2010 6:27pm
Yes, you are right. I feel bad for letting her down but I didn't mean to.:( |
Connie
| posted 7-Aug-2010 8:45am
Morning all. I've been busy away from home the last couple of days and my diet has been so so as well. Yesterday I bought a few ore size 12's...I'm afraid to try them on. That will happen in a little bit. Some bill paying this morning, then some shopping, then maybe some down time and I can make out a grocery list with NFNS being in control of it.
Bear, I grew up in Eaton Rapids MI. Most of my family is still in the area. My oldest sister is in Traverse City. We usually visit once a year, sometimes more, but this year I don't think we will make it. I do love MI in the summer...and spring and fall as well.
Debbie, I am so sorry about your friends nephew. And of course you are even more so. I'm not sure why you were unable to do more for her...but there has to be a reason and I hope you friend will try and understand. She is probably doing some lashing out because of her pain, just assure her you are there for her and always will be as much as you can. You golf! My sisters would love you! I, on the other hand, can't even hit the ball. A few of my sisters play on leagues. I am the most unathletic female in the family...really, pathetic at all things sports. Oh well! I take after my mom and Gma.
Today I may be eating out and I am going to be a good girl. You know, most of my problem stems from not having the time to make my menu and grocery list. When I don't do that I end up eating whatever I can which is easy because the family likes many of the no no's. Husband and MIL are in Alaska, daughter is house sitting at MIL's, so maybe I can get back on track for the next two weeks. I do need to find some new recipes though. Great day all. |
kathy
| posted 7-Aug-2010 9:15am
Debbie M. I didn't know you play golf. I do too - several times a month. I'm not dedicated. |
Debbie M.
| posted 7-Aug-2010 9:21am
No no no, I don't play golf at all. I did hit a bucket of balls one time 25 years ago but that it. My 14 year old daughter will be a freshman this year and she joined the golf team. I was getting her started. She wanted me to walk the course with her as she went through 9 holes for the first time. I think I might be falling in love with this game.
Kathy, Several times a month? Wow, I'd love to do that. I'm so fat around the middle I don't even think I could twist around and swing the club. But I might try soon.  |
Debbie M.
| posted 7-Aug-2010 11:21am
Connie, My friend is offended that I did not attend her nephew's funeral or viewing. She lives in WI and came in for the services which were here where I live. When I talked to her on the phone before she got here I asked her spoecifically what time I should come that would be best for her. I understood her to say she was going during the family hour ahead of time and didnt want to see the public. She never answered me about what time to meet her. I assumed she was only going during family time. I did not go at all. So she is angry saying she needed me there. I tried to explain the misunderstanding but I guess she just needs to be mad. |
Connie
| posted 7-Aug-2010 12:11pm
Debbie, here's an idea...send her a card. Tell her again how sorry you are for the misunderstanding. If she is a true friend, she will let you off the hook. If she can't back down, then there is something going on with her that you have no idea about. It is unreasonable and very self centered to refuse a heart felt apology. I am sorry you are going through this. I have offended or irritated my friend and I tell her it was not intentional and she has to get over it because we are going to be friends forever. It takes a couple of days, but she does let it go. |
Anonymous
| posted 7-Aug-2010 4:38pm
Misty- Pack a cooler full of good food and go to Sonic for a diet drink and big cup of crushed ice if you feel the need to drive through or go somewhere. |
Hilda
| posted 7-Aug-2010 4:46pm
Catching up with posts. Have been busy trying to cook gluten free for mom and daughter. Too many of the recipes are high calorie. Trying to find more vegetable recipes. |
Debbie M.
| posted 8-Aug-2010 1:52am
Thanks Connie, I did just that. I sent 3 cards over a week and have been emailing everyday. She has thanked me and said that only I would do that for her. She is in so much pain. Poor babe. |
Debbie M.
| posted 8-Aug-2010 2:57pm
199 today. I guess eating whatever I want whenever I want maintains my weight at 199. If only I could reduce my calorie intake just a little on a consistant basis, I could loose more. I can't imagine how little food it would take for me to maintain a weight of 140. I'd be starving all the time. |
Bear
| posted 8-Aug-2010 7:03pm
^^ My hunger goes way down if I avoid carbs (except vegetable carbs). What about you?
Lately I'm trying to eat more eggs, and I've noticed they keep me running
on lots of energy for hours. |
Connie
| posted 8-Aug-2010 8:19pm
I'm glad you had a positive response Debbie. Maintaining, and losing, are two different things. And activity makes a big change as well. Think about it.
I agree Bear, egg are a great food. I have managed to stay true today...finally. This is my wek to get bck on track. I still need to do a menu and grocery. Tomorrow is the day! My daughter went into Memphis and picked me up some ezek muffins and some Rao's marinara, so this week I have high hopes for doing the right thing. BTW, my size 12's fit! I was worried. I'll weigh in a couple of days.
I missed last weeks Madmen. Anyone on here that can catch me up before tonight's show? Thanks. |
Debbie M.
| posted 8-Aug-2010 9:26pm
Congrats on your 12's fitting. I feel the same about eggergy! eggs + energy = eggergy~ |
Hilda
| posted 8-Aug-2010 11:05pm
I have read all the Madmen synopses online. They are very detailed. I got to watch one marathon a few weeks ago. Love the clothes. |
Hilda
| posted 8-Aug-2010 11:07pm
Oven baked sweet potato "fries" are delicious dipped in a half sour cream/ half ranch dressing dip. I was served them like that in a local restaurant and made my own today. |
K10
| posted 9-Aug-2010 1:13am
I know I said that last Monday was my start date. Well I was a week off. We had food that I couldn't justify throwing away so tomorrow is it. I walked 3 times this week. But I did have Pepsi this past week. Getting off that too. I am going to start walking with my friend in the morning and we are actually going to walk to the pool near me and see how much it will cost to use the pool. I think they even have water aerobics.
I just read an article talking about how good eggs are for you especially when you are trying to lose weight. Eggs are good. So many ways you can eat them.
I will let you know my weight tomorrow. Hubby is having a contest at work, so he will be all hardcore and annoying probably. The people participating will be putting 50 bucks in. It would be cool if he wins.
Take care all.
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Connie
| posted 9-Aug-2010 9:26am
Morning all. 155.4 this morning. I can't say I'm surprised, my eating efforts have been sloppy. Today I will grocery shop and stock the kitchen with good stuff. Great morning all. |
K10
| posted 9-Aug-2010 2:27pm
193.4. I started listing my weight on page 20, January 19, 2009. I weighed 194 then. Today when I first stepped on the scale it said 193.9, then when I was starting to set it to keep track it said 193.4 mulitple times, so I stuck with that. I gained almost all my weight back. I lost near 20 pounds. The whole family is eating better starting today.
I walked with my friend to the park and we got the information regarding the swimming pool and we are going to sign up for 16 times at $44.00. We will start with swimming laps. Then we may do water aerobics.
I will talk to you all later. |
Debbie M.
| posted 9-Aug-2010 2:34pm
I'm in the same position as you K10. Gained my 20 pounds back too. Sad, sad, sad. |
Connie
| posted 9-Aug-2010 3:33pm
I have only gained back 10 pounds, but it seems like 50! I think the whole 10 pounds went to my butt and thighs. I seem to stay at the 10 pound gain no matter what I eat. I have really tried to minimize the amount of F&S, but it has been on my plate consistently for quite a while now. My goal is to eat all NFNS for the entire week. No cheating at all. For breakfast this morning I had my usual 2 cups with half and half. For lunch 1/2 grilled pork chop and some healthier rice cake nachos. I nuked 2 rice cakes with the thinnest, tiniest bit of shredded cheddar and then topped each with some guacamole. YUMMMMMMM! I bought some of the wholly guacamole 100 snack packs. They were so good. Probably left overs for dinner. I did get some fresh green beans cooking. So at least for today, so far so good! |
Bear
| posted 9-Aug-2010 5:19pm
^^ that sounds good.
It's good to get back on track.
I'm constantly resolving to avoid sugar for good, but I usually end up having
ice cream about once a week, even with the alternative ice cream concoction in the house.
Also, peanut butter, I can't seem to get away from it. The kind with a little sugar.
I think I'd be okay with just cutting out the ice cream and keeping the PB! Maybe that is do-able... |
Connie
| posted 9-Aug-2010 6:44pm
Ok, I am eating good but I'm still hungry. What's missing...lot's of water. The missing ingredient for me. I need to up my water intake BIGTIME to get that full feeling. I'll be chugging until about 7. |
Bear
| posted 9-Aug-2010 7:02pm
cheese usually works for me, between meals. oh, and the green drinks. |
Connie
| posted 9-Aug-2010 8:13pm
I really need to back off on my cheese. I'm going to get the drink mix sometime. I just had a couple glasses of water. |
K10
| posted 10-Aug-2010 12:04am
Here is what I ate today.
Breakfast:2 eggs with fresh green beans sauteed in grapeseed oil. A glass of nonfat milk.
Lunch:I was running errands and we needed something to eat so I had one of those huge hot dogs from Sam's club with no bun, dipped in mustard and onions. Sugar-free lemonade with a ton of ice.
Dinner: El Pollo Loco chicken with corn tortillas, rice, avocado sauce and salsa, and a glass of milk.
Went on a walk with my bro-in-law and Youngest at the park and BIL checked out the pool. He wants to swim too. Hubby and Oldest stayed home. 
I have no idea how often I will be weighing. That is always so difficult for me. I will let you know when I do. I went grocery shopping today so I have NFNS food in the house. I didn't buy any orange juice either.
Take care.
I may have some pistachios for a snack tonight. |
Connie
| posted 10-Aug-2010 9:27am
Of to work today. Great day ladies! |
Debbie M.
| posted 10-Aug-2010 9:32am
Good Gracious K10, you're off and running!
And I'm off to the golf course again. I'll walk while she DD, practices her swing. |
joy4ly55
| posted 10-Aug-2010 12:31pm
Wow! It was great reading your comments about the ups and downs of weight loss. I am thinking about the NFNS. Does this means NO FLOUR NO SUGAR. Please let me know. Does it really work? |
K10
| posted 10-Aug-2010 1:04pm
joy4ly55: NFNS stands for no flour no sugar. |
K10
| posted 10-Aug-2010 1:06pm
Just like any eating well plan, it works if you do what you are supposed to. Other than having to read lots of labels it is an easy plan if you are committed.
I went swimming with my friend this morning. I can feel I will be sore, but I felt my heart pumping. |
Connie
| posted 10-Aug-2010 3:14pm
Sometimes sore is a sign of good things! I just got home and I've started drinking water...I'm hungry today, but I shouldn't eat more than I already have. |
Debbie M.
| posted 10-Aug-2010 3:45pm
I've been very emotional today and yesterday. PMS? I got to tears several times thinking past things. I ever cried because I love my husband so much and thought about how I couldnt bear it if he was gone. Anyone else get emotional like that? Just hormonal I guess, I hope. |
Connie
| posted 10-Aug-2010 5:16pm
Oh...Debbie! Give that man a hug. I am still hungry...I need more water. I decided on a cup of decaf. It'd weird...I'm hungry and bloated. |
Bear
| posted 10-Aug-2010 5:35pm
^^ Same, ugh. |
Connie
| posted 10-Aug-2010 6:40pm
Ok, I was headed for disaster, I just don't do hungry well. So I fixed a plate of leftovers. AND I'M STILL HUNGRY! What is up with that? I hope I don't feel like this tomorrow. I have had PLENTY of calories today...all good that I know of. Hmmm. |
Bear
| posted 10-Aug-2010 7:05pm
I get a bad reaction to msg (raging hunger) so I wonder if there were any weird chemicals in any of it?
Hidden sweets or salts, etc.
I had the dumbest realization a ways back, seemed profound at the time: the food industry
makes food that people can and *will* become addicted to. It's in their interest. Sad. |
Debbie M.
| posted 10-Aug-2010 7:18pm
I agree Bear.
A woman who had thrown a dinner party, at which raw oysters, curried lamb, and steamed mussels were all served, met her physician on the street the following day. “I’m sorry you weren’t able to come to my party last night,” she said. “You are so busy these days, and I think it would have done you some good to have been there.”
“Your party has done me good,” he said. “I’ve just seen five of your dinner guests.”
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K10
| posted 10-Aug-2010 9:36pm
The party comment was funny Debbie. I think your hormones may be causing you to be upset. Plus school is starting and that makes for changes too.
Connie: There are days when I am just plain hungrier. I think hormones play a role there.
I went swimming with my friend this morning. I have been hungrier today. I hate it when I exercise and then I seem hungrier. I may go on a walk tonight too.
I ate too much dinner. I had some brown rice pasta with tomato basil sauce and a salad and milk. Too big of portion on the pasta.
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Debbie M.
| posted 11-Aug-2010 8:41am
 Have a good day everyone. Keep strong K10 and Connie!~ |
Connie
| posted 11-Aug-2010 10:10am
Morning! Ugh...slept terrible last night. I haven't had a good nights sleep in so long. I'm going to get my hormones adjusted later this month...I hope. I probably gained 5 pounds yesterday. I ended up eating again after dinner because I still so hungry. I stayed NFNS, but geez! I hope I don't have many more days like that. When I was at work yesterday I had some casserole someone else made. I later found out it had crackers in it. Could that be what triggered my insatiable appetite? Maybe. Today I am going to be very careful about what and when I eat. I don't plan on leaving the house, so lot's of water drinking will be involved. K10, I wish the weather here permitted walking. Too hot still. I'll be babysitting some today and light housework, maybe some ironing. |
Debbie M.
| posted 11-Aug-2010 10:38am
Connie, I didn't sleep at all last night as husband was out of town and up himself all night working. I worried about him. |
K10
| posted 11-Aug-2010 12:55pm
Debbie and Connie: Sorry you both had sleepless nights, that is horrible.
I snacked last night even though I wasn't hungry. Old habits are hard to break. I was NFNS though.
I went swimming this morning. I can't believe how heavy I feel when I get out of the pool. That is scary.
I just had some eggs and milk. I hope that keeps me satisfied for a while. I always have a hard time adjusting to eating better. I think I often feel hungrier because I am being conscience of not stuffing myself, so then I am hungrier sooner because I didn't overdo.
Have a good day all.
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Debbie M.
| posted 11-Aug-2010 3:49pm
The movie Eat Pray Love looks different. Have you seen the trailer? I love Julia Roberts. |
Connie
| posted 11-Aug-2010 5:56pm
Thankfully I'm not as hungry as yesterday! I've had some cheese today...had to stick with what works! I'm on my own for dinner, maybe a bowl of cereal. |
K10
| posted 12-Aug-2010 12:09am
I just had this brownie bar called; Pure Organic Chocolate Brownie Bar. It has organic dates, organic agave nectar, organic rice protein concentrate, organic cashews, organic cocoa, organic almonds, organic walnuts, and that's all. That is what it says on the label. I bought it at Trader Joe's. It was ok. It would help with a craving for sure. They have a website: thepurebar dot com. I don't want to get kicked off. Does that still happen?
I swam and walked today. I am feeling it in my legs.
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Debbie M.
| posted 12-Aug-2010 9:00am
I am shocked and happy! 195.5 today!!!!! |
Debbie M.
| posted 12-Aug-2010 9:10am
Connie maybe tomorrow will be even better. Way to go K10, keep it up! |
Debbie M.
| posted 12-Aug-2010 2:30pm
Just got back from Wal-Mart. Boy can you spend 100 bucks lickity split.
I miss Bronwyn. |
Bear
| posted 12-Aug-2010 6:00pm
Returning to the theme: I don't like summer,
I notice that I eat more, and more mindlessly during the summer. I saw something
somewhere, cannot recall what exactly, talking about how people eat more when there
is more light, and less when there is less. An example being people eating more due
to indoor lighting that persists into the nighttime.
Anyway, I don't like over-heating and over-eating! grr. |
Connie
| posted 12-Aug-2010 6:43pm
Busy day...I made some spaghetti for dinner...seems so fresh. My stomach agrees! And some zucchini and cottage cheese. Now I have to clean up the mess. Yes, I miss Bronwyn too! |
Bear
| posted 12-Aug-2010 6:44pm
I hope ice cream isn't so appealing when it's 10 degrees out. |
Connie
| posted 12-Aug-2010 8:08pm
Ice cream...something I never eat unless it's 2 am and I'm doing it with my eyes shut. Seriously. I am so strong (usually) during the day, and then a sugar fiend at night. I had that problem completely under control when I first started NFNS and lost all that weight. Now it continues to be a problem. Rats! I am removing temptation from the house before I go to sleep and then hope for the best. My sleeping is terrible...hopefully that is something I can do something about. Listen to me whine!!!!
Here's the good news...I ate well today. I love green zucchini. Last summer I ate a ton of fresh asparagus, this year it's zucchini. A friend gave me a recipe for okra, something I have never enjoyed, and she swears it's crunchy and not slimy and yummy. I'll be trying that this weekend. Husband and MIL are doing good in Alaska and daughter is fine house sitting. Makes life very peaceful around here. The forecast has cooler temps in the forecast next week. Today was 103 (heat index 120) so my hibernating continues and that's ok with me. |
K10
| posted 12-Aug-2010 8:27pm
Oh, you guys in the heat, I am so sorry. We are supposed to be having some warm-ups coming. This summer has been great here. I ate at McDonalds today with my kids and some of their friends. We went to our old town for my oldest to get a shot, because we haven't changed doctors yet, and we met their friends there. I had a burger with no bun, but I did have fries.
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Debbie M.
| posted 12-Aug-2010 8:35pm
Wow, A burger with no bun, good for you!! |
Hilda
| posted 12-Aug-2010 10:53pm
Does anyone have the shrimp dip recipe that was on the Campbell's soup can label of Cream of Shrimp soup back in the 70's? I have searched all over the internet and can't find the one I want. We used it as a dip for cauliflower. I think it had cream cheese and horseradish, but I am not sure. |
Debbie M.
| posted 13-Aug-2010 12:03am
Yummy Hilda, that sounds good. |
Debbie M.
| posted 13-Aug-2010 12:26am
SHRIMP DIP
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 scant tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. minced onion
1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Pinch of salt
1 (6 to 8 oz.) can shrimp (broken pieces), drained
Crackers (for serving)
Mix all ingredients except the shrimp and crackers together. Stir in the shrimp. Serve with crackers.
They do still make the Cream of Shrimp but apparently its hard to find. They sell it on Amazon.com I couldn't find the recipe. |
K10
| posted 13-Aug-2010 12:02pm
Walked this morning with my friend. I don't know how far, but we did do some hills and I felt it in my behind and legs. I like swimming better. I think it is good to mix it up though.
I have been NFNS all week, but I am still struggling with night time eating. Baby steps I suppose.
I hope you all have a good day and try to stay cool. |
Debbie M.
| posted 13-Aug-2010 2:31pm
My husband is going out of town for 5 days, Sun thru Friday. I just can't tell you how much that bites. And I just spent all the grocery money on school clothes. He's going to have to give me some of his. |
Hilda
| posted 13-Aug-2010 8:34pm
Thanks, Debbie M, but I know that is not the oriinal recipe because it had no shrimp in it. And it had horseradish. It was called Poor Man's caviar or something similar. |
Debbie M.
| posted 13-Aug-2010 9:31pm
I figured it wasn't but posted that one anyway. I've never even made it. Let us know if you find it. |
K10
| posted 14-Aug-2010 5:42pm
Saw the band Rush last night with friends. We had a lot of fun. Went to one of the yummiest burger joints and I had my burger with no bun and I had a sugar free drink. I was tempted though. The fries are fresh so I know there wasn't any sugar in them. |
Debbie M.
| posted 14-Aug-2010 6:21pm
RUSH!! Awesome!! |
Hilda
| posted 14-Aug-2010 10:14pm
I am very disappointed in Julia Roberts practicing Hinduism. God has blessed her so much. I will not be going to see Eat Pray Love. |
Bear
| posted 15-Aug-2010 12:07pm
come back, Bronwyn. |
Debbie M.
| posted 15-Aug-2010 1:00pm
Julia Roberts is practicing Hinduism? Is that what the movie is all about? Or is she doing that in real life? Or both? |
Debbie M.
| posted 15-Aug-2010 1:04pm
I just had to look it up and sure enough she is. I too am dissapointed and will not see that movie either. Thanks for the heads up Hilda. |
Bear
| posted 15-Aug-2010 6:21pm
okay, just made one full batch each of coconut banana "ice cream" and a giant thing of whipped cream (heavy cream, vanilla and stevia). This should help me avoid the PB and ice cream.
I'm beginning to think I should just always have them on hand... |
Connie
| posted 15-Aug-2010 6:47pm
You know what Bear, breaking the "sweet" habit is a real hard thing to do and also a key in weight loss. It just makes sense...we can eat good all day long and then wipe it all out in a matter of minutes at one setting. For me it was easier to just give up all sweets than to try and find substitutes all the time. If you have the drive and the ability and the calories to spare, you enjoy...I mean your stuff does sound yummy. I had to get a grip on what I was putting in my mouth on a serious level.
I've been busy this weekend. Staying in the house of course. Geez, we need rain so badly.
Ok, this is me speaking out as a middle child...I can't fault Julia Roberts for her religious beliefs. I believe in freedom of religion and Hinduism is a peaceful practice at it's core. I am a Christian...but I believe in the value of our individual souls and God's ability to recognize them. When my father died, my sisters and I had a religious discussion. My father was not active in the church. We wondered what some of his wishes would be when it came to his "final" details. One sister asked "did he really believe?" I said it didn't matter, he now knows all there is to know about God and isn't he lucky. If you were never raised as a Christian, but raised with the basic principles under another name, God will be welcoming you. I believe God is loving above all else. |
Bear
| posted 15-Aug-2010 9:01pm
^^ Here, here. |
Debbie M.
| posted 16-Aug-2010 12:32am
Interesting take on that Connie, It's just too broad for me. |
Connie
| posted 16-Aug-2010 10:22am
That's because you were raised with the word "Christianity." Many people are not...they are raised with other words. Your religion has given you very specific data...although you must always remember that the data is an interpretation. I am always stunned when people adopt a faith and then deviate from it's guidelines in certain area's, but then condemn others for their religious beliefs. My neighbors are Baptist and they are not allowed to drink, but they do drink when they are out of sight of other Baptists. Well, ok, that's their cross to bear and they are responsible for their own relationship with God. Maybe they think it's really ok to drink, just in moderation. But the point is, other people in their church would say they are not true Baptist, that God will not recognize them. Someone is always saying "they" are the right one's in the eye's of God. I think it's arrogant...and to the extreme, people have killed to single themselves out. That can't be right. I always try to remember to love my neighbor as myself and judge not, lest I be judged. |
Debbie M.
| posted 16-Aug-2010 12:55pm
No, I was raised on THE WORD. |
Debbie M.
| posted 16-Aug-2010 1:25pm
My weight was up today a little. I did not want to see that. But I haven't been walking so I'm not really surprised. Hubby is gone, that makes me sad. Even more reason to walk. Helps clear the mind.
Hilda, ever since you mentioned shrimp dip I have been craving that. What would you eat it on? Maybe some toasted Ezekiel squares? Did you find the recipe you were searching for? |
Connie
| posted 16-Aug-2010 3:18pm
I'm not ready to check my weight. I need to get a few days of good eating behind me. Today ironing and general house stuff. And good eating! |
Debbie M.
| posted 16-Aug-2010 4:59pm
I took the girls and did the Mall Crawl today. Talk about exhausting!! They were happy with what they got. A few new clothing items for school. I got 2 new tops from the Ulta clearance rack at Sears. Seems like everything I own has a stain I can't get out. |
Connie
| posted 16-Aug-2010 6:40pm
What kind of stain? |
Debbie M.
| posted 16-Aug-2010 6:48pm
Mystery Stains. Hard tellin what it is. |
Connie
| posted 16-Aug-2010 6:50pm
Oh...those. I love working on stains, but only if I know what the stain is. |
Debbie M.
| posted 16-Aug-2010 7:08pm
I took a bar of felthsnaptha and lathered it up and rubbed it on the mystery stain. Nothing. I am about tho throw away 3 or 4 shirts. :oP Do any of you have a favorite pre-treater you use in the laundry cycle? I just bought a new to me one called Zout Action Foam at Wal-Mart. Will try that next.
Maybe I should be wearing an apron while cooking and cleaning. |
Connie
| posted 16-Aug-2010 7:46pm
If you have a "grease" stain, the stain is just a dark spot, dab it well with liquid dish soap and let it sit over night. You may have to reapply. If it's a colored stain, like spaghetti sauce, get some oxi clean powder and mix some with a little water until you let a thick paste and apply and let it sit over night. |
Debbie M.
| posted 16-Aug-2010 9:04pm
I think they might be some sort of grease stains. They are dark spots on dark fabric. I think I have Dawn. |
Debbie M.
| posted 16-Aug-2010 9:27pm
OK Connie, they are all pre treated with Dawn and washing in very warm water. I hope this works. Will update later.........swish, swish |
Debbie M.
| posted 16-Aug-2010 9:29pm
Oh no, I just re read that you said let sit over night. They are already washing Rats! |
Debbie M.
| posted 16-Aug-2010 10:33pm
I checked every shirt before I put them into the dryer. It looks like the stains came out!! I hope they don't reappear after they come out of the dryer. Do you think they will? They may be saved. Thanks Connie!! |
Debbie M.
| posted 16-Aug-2010 10:58pm
It worked! Every single stain came out with putting Dawn right on the spots. I didn't even wait over night. I washed right away. Thanks again Connie. I feel great about my clothes again. I think I treated 8 shirts with stains! |
Connie
| posted 17-Aug-2010 10:20am
Wonderful Debbie! Liquid dish soap is a great degreaser for clothes. Once in awhile my daughter will have accidents during her time of the month. She likes bright colored undies...nothing ruins them like period stains. I get a bowl (large enough to immerse undies) and fill it with water. Add a whole scoop of oxi clean, stir, add undies and let sit for 3 or 4 days. Seriously, it works every time!
I'm off to the obgyn today. The last two nights I've had night sweats, last night it happened twice. I changed nightshirts twice. I AM GOING TO HOLD THAT OFFICE HOSTAGE UNTIL THEY UP MY HORMONES! Seriously, I think she will do it without a problem. Tons to do around here first. Great day all. |
Debbie M.
| posted 17-Aug-2010 10:45am
Wouldn't you know I wore one of my newly refreshed shirts this morning while frying eggs. And yes, Splatter. When will I remember an aprone? This one goes back to the Dawn station.
I hope you get satisfaction at the Doc's today. |
government grants
| posted 17-Aug-2010 5:35pm
Great information! I’ve been looking for something like this for a while now. Thanks! |
kathy
| posted 17-Aug-2010 9:45pm
Where would any of you look for a dress to wear to your son's wedding? Most of the dresses I saw had polyester linings. I can't wear that s..it. |
Connie
| posted 17-Aug-2010 9:52pm
I basically shop on line all the time now. My favorites are Coldwater Creek and Lands End. For a wedding I would probably hit a bridal shop or look at the bridal shops on line. It depends on how "formal" the wedding is.
I've got good news and bad news. The good news, I have a new HRT plan. All my complaints, mostly lack of sleep, should be better with the new plan. The bad news, I weigh 160!!!! Oh, I'm so sad. Well, not sad exactly, frustrated because I feel like I can't be effective in weight loss right now. Probably because I am bone tired day after day and only feeling worse. So, we'll see how this new plan works.
Off to read and hopefully get some much needed sleep. |
K10
| posted 17-Aug-2010 11:36pm
Connie: Hopefully your new HRT will help with you feeling so tired. I felt so tired today. I even took a nap. When I want OJ I go buy a small bottle so I don't have it around the house.
I have been NFNS except for some dark chocolate. I am so conflicted regarding this. It is supposed to be so good for me, but it has sugar. I am going to be responsible regarding it.
I think I will weigh on a monthly basis. |
