Leann

Nancia, I was thrilled to finish my boomerang blocks. They seemed to take forever. I was so furious with myself for signing up because there aren't enough hours in the day as it is. I was surprised how hard it was to work with some one else's fabric choice.

Good luck my friend. Will you join the next swap? I think DH would throw a hissy fit if I did. My plate overfloweth as it is. Actually, I am following a postage stamp swap. I think I could get by with that one.

Leann

Xylie, count me in for your 5# challenge. My Sept starting weight is 138.8. I've lost 43# since March on the 17-day diet. My cholesterol levels became beautiful after just 30 days on the program. As Irish has said, the closer we get to our goal weight, the slower it comes off. I've been in a holding pattern for 2 months in the 137-140#s range. Twenty more pounds to lose.

(In fairness, I HAVE to lose this weight because my knees can't handle it. I don't like living in pain and I don't like having limited movement!)

Leann

MoMo likes to pose for the camera, doesn't he?

Does your brother live nearby?

irishrose

BTW, watch those sweet potatoes snacks in the chip aisle. They're still fried and still about 140 calories a serving with at least 60 of those from fat. Who eats one serving? How many nutrients survive deep frying temps?

My all time favorite snack? A boiled egg. A Dove chocolate. 10 almonds (10 later) A T. of sliced green olives. Prevention magazine says you need olives or almonds or olive oil or dark chocolate every day to flatten your stomach. Can't stand olive oil, but love the others. Trouble is the pounds keep it pudgy, but at least not bloated. Oh, no high fructose corn syrup. That's a tough one to avoid. It's cheaper than sugar so it's in so many things.

Leann

I was reading a thread on Spark People that discussed cooking ahead and it mentioned once a month cooking. I googled and came up with . . .

http://onceamonthmom.com/ .

From there I went to diet menu and the link I clicked on has crockpot menus. . . .

http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2009...-crockpot.html

I hope someone finds this useful.

Lynne

purplemem

MoMo hates the camera, he was actually laying on his belly and hiding from me in the submissive position. But he is such a pretty boy.

Yes, I am blessed to live by my brother, we live about 4 miles apart.

I am smaller, but the fluid keeps it from showing up. I now wear a size 24 comfortably, where before I was wearing a 28/30. I can really tell as my bra size is much smaller. My belly collects all the fluid and always looks huge.

My favorite snack is 1/2 cup cottage cheese mixed with 1/2 cup salsa, dip celery sticks and ENJOY EVERY CRUNCH.
Great and satisfying.

Leann

Judy, I read of a Harvard study on HFCS and it stated that the calories and subsequent fat gain always collects around the gut. Since I drank Dr Pepper for years, I can attest to the fat gut. PLUS, it contributes to high LDL levels.

purplemem

I'm trying to add a picture of our third member, Honey. She is a lab/border collie mix.

createfourpaws

Here is the Final List of those who have signed up for this month. Again, If I misspelled or left you off please let me know.

Welcome to all the newbies, you will find us a great resource, get encouraged, vent share what you are working on. We are a fun group.

Remember I am losing and in control.

1. Purlplemem
2. PamH
3. Oldcottontop
4. LeeAnn
5. Gramie bj
6. Leann
7. Createfourpaws
8. PABerard
9. Irishrose
10. Scrapngmom
11. Ljs317
12. Linnie
13. Nancia
14. amBoo
15. missygirl – support
16. Leannadc
17. Fabric_Fancy
18. Glassnquilts
19. JenJen224
20. Marscrafter
21. Mim
22. Podunk Princess
23. Sharbear
24. Joyce99
25. JHolm
26. MrsH2008
27. Gaevren
28. Elm
29. Becoolwraps
30. PokerDiva
31. Quiltingmissy
32. CalleQuilter
33. MonaMarie
34. KCferrel
35. Judi_lynne
36. Meme2six
37. Quilthappygail
38. meanmom
 
39. amy marieski
40. Melissa dove
41. Rann
42. Linda-in-iowa
43. Lheizen
44. Nantie
45. Radiana
46. SherryD
47. Sew watts quilter
48. LJMouse12842
49. EllijaysUFOQueen
50. Gelswood
51. PearlieMarch
52. Bares
53. Kuseta
54. Cookie64
55. Beach Bound
56. Toomanyufo’s
57. Boopers
58. Xylie 55
59. Fabricnut
60. JanieH
61. IAm CatOwned
62. Plainpat
63. Country1
64. Thelondonzoo
65. Katvert
66. Vicky K ---- sorry for missing you.

Vicky K

Hi, you missed me.
Thanks for the motivation.