IndioGirl55

Thanks Christie Suggestion - Take the word HOPE OUT OF YOUR VOCABULARY... Replace it with I WILL HAVE THE STRENGHT & SUCCESS TO WIN THIS BATTLE !!! Truly if you follow the rules - make the changes in your eating and exercise habits you really will acheive success.. Prayers for a safe surgery & speedy recovery.. Hugs Janet

Candice One rule I follow 99.9% of the time is I eat my pt 1st... And that.1% of the time - I may eat my veggies 1st. For me now a days if my meal doesn't include some sort of veggies - I think it's incomplete - again every now and then my meal may be meat & starch- but rarely - I really crave veggies so much more now a days.. In the old days my meal could be 100% starch no meat or veggies - and hell pre band I didn't eat them (veggies) often - I have always liked them but since no one else ate them - I didn't cook them often For me - the way I look and feel now a days - out weighs the lure of unhealthy foods - Ya I still want them - but like I said 99.9% I read calories before I eat anything - even when I buy a candy - I want/have to acknowledge what I am eating Yesterday a company person brought cookies in - Mrs. Fields - I looked looked looked at them - had 1/2 one - really didn't taste all that good - the other half kept calling my name - I mean really calling my name - I just had to say to the cookie - F up - I am not caving - you didn't taste that good - why am I going to waste my precious calorie budget on you.. I am not - I want my ck & dumpling soup for dinner.. Thats' just an example of how I think now adays - my thinking really has changed - even though I don't really count calories - mentally I sorta do - I watch the treats. I made that pb2 last night when debbie was over - we put it on celery - EXCELLENT.. So it will be my snack for the day. 45 cal for the pb and zip for celery - can't beat it !!!

Good Morning Peeps... Never got to post last night - Had gym then Debbie came over so I could show her how I feed the dogs and their routine ;0) and she stayed till 8 - then it was time to eat ... Candice - So proud of you for getting back on track... I love your counselor - So true - might as well get an unfill if you don't want to adhere to the healthy eating plan.. Never thought to say that... One day at a time - one meal at a time... I would suggest WW but again they really don't discuss reason behind our eating - they focus on eating healthy and tips on how to.. Hugs on Twigg.... Keep us posted.. Karla - Hugs & Love right back to you - We are sisters... LOL cking out the calories on the steamers - I look at calories before I buy anything even when I buy treats - When we went to Denny's the other night after the play - they have to give you a nutrtitional chart (new law) debbie's daughter said - oh know you are reading that - yep... cuz that pinapple drink you are drinking has 500 cal ;0).. Phyl - Glad your neck is better - glad your appt is finally here - can't wait to hear how it goes.. On the chick soup - truly all you can eat is 1 dumpling... I eat the chicken 1st and then eat the dumpling - VERY filling.. Well, woke up yesterday feeling like I'm getting a cold - I haven't been sick in YEARS.. I can't be sick and see my Sis - so got some airborne & zamcam - and feel better... Hope I caught it in time.. Have gym again tonite since I can't go friday - Our new training days are Wed & Frid cuz my training partner has class on monday - and since I'm not here friday we are doing tonite.. Gotta pack when I get home - look for my cold weather clothes - 63 during the day and rain - 50's at night.. it's cold this morning... Well have a great day everyone - xooxox Janet

candice - that's not bell plantation site but it's only $3.99 a jar -don't know what shipping is - ck out the link ... Your totals didn't show - Lots of carbs for one meal - potatos & stuffing - ;0) - - just trying to help - I eat starches for dinner only most of the time - I do eat starches but not every nite not every meal - sugar & starch turn to fat, make you retain water - just not that good for you.. Hope twig is ok

Good Morning Peeps The Soup was FANTASTIC !!! Had it last night !!!! 1 dumpling and soup - very very good - I put my stamp of approval on it - but only 1 dumpling ;0) - that's all I had - ate the ck first then savored the dumpling it's been 10 or more yrs since I had dumplings - can't remember the last time I had them - My Mom made beef stew and did dumplings - and with chicken would make the flat ones ;0) - but I guess my Dad didn't like them cuz I only remember them when they were divorce - and she didn't make chick & dumplings - just dumplings - it was her comfort food I think - she would take a can of broth and pie curst and make them to eat .. She gained weight that summer I remember ;0) - think those dumplings had something to do w/it ;0) Karla - go visit - just leave the cc at home ;0) - maybe they will buy you something ;0)... Candice - keep us posted on twig... Phyl - sure hope you are feeling better today - you should see the doc if you don't - isn't your appt for your back the 28th??? Well, thats about it - need to jump in the shower - work is calling CBL - Hugs & Love to all

Good Evening Gang.. Hugs Phyl - Hope you feel better soon !!! Candice - Love the thing your friend posted - so very true !!! Found a cheaper place for the pb2 Bell Plantation PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter Don't know what the shipping is though to canada.. I used the choc pb in my shake this a.m. for bf - it was good - I will try it tomorrow on celery (the reg pb) I think it's worth the $$ of the site above only 3.99 instead of the $15 i paid on amazon - To nite I am going to try it (choc one) in some vanilla greek yogurt - will let you know.. Ya I know what you mean on the tupperware cabinet - that's what I did a while back w/my pantry - I need to find the pic and upload it - it's still neat.. I think you need to call the VET 1st thing in the a.m. !!!! I am making this chicken soup I got off QVC David Venable - Chicken & Dumpling Soup - it's a crock pot recipe - but I don't like the way chicken taste in the crock pot - so I am making it on the stove Chicken - carrots, celery, onion, peas (I'm not doing the peas) ck stock - cream of ck soup - rosemary and thyme- Well I added garlic - and don't have rosemary & thyme so used poultry seasoning and a bay leaf - got lite bisquick for dumpings 80 cal for 1 dumpling.. So all in all not bad calorie wise - better than scallop potatoes & stuffing ;0) Here's the recipe - Chicken & Dumpling Soup David's Note: Chicken & Dumplings is a popular comfort food dish commonly found in the South. This recipe converts that dish into a hearty soup perfect for cold winter days. For a richer broth, remove the chicken from the bones as soon as it's tender and refrigerate. Add the bones back to the soup and continue simmering until desired strength is achieved. Strain and proceed. To be prepared in K28786 — Crock-Pot Designer Series 6-qt. slow cooker with stoneware vessel Ingredients: Chicken: 2 -1/2 — 3 lbs. of chicken pieces with the skin removed 4 cups of chicken broth 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 large yellow onion, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 3 medium carrots, chopped 1 cup of peas, frozen or fresh 1 bay leaf 1-1/2 tsp. seasoned salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1/2 tsp. rosemary 1/2 tsp. thyme Dumplings: 2 cups baking mix (Bisquick or similar) 1/2 cup milk Directions: In a large skillet, sauté chicken pieces in olive oil until brown on both sides, about 3 — 4 minutes on each side. Put all ingredients except the biscuits in a 6-qt. Crock-Pot or slow cooker and cover. Cook on high for 4 — 5 hours. While the chicken and vegetables are cooking, prepare the dumplings. Mix the baking mix and milk together and form into 1-inch balls. Remove chicken and bay leaf from pot. Take out all leftover bones and skin and discard. Cut the large pieces of chicken meat into bite-size pieces. Put chicken pieces back into the Crock-Pot and drop in the biscuit dough balls. Cover and cook on high for another 30 minutes. Serve in bowls with a biscuit or two for each person. Don't know if it will be ready tonite - may have to cook it tonite and eat it tomorrow - think I am going to make it for my sister this weekend..

Good Morning Gang Happy Birthday Linda !!!! You leave for Mexico today ;0)... Enjoy your Day and Vacation Karla - Well maybe you will be so jealous the you will say f it and come ;0).. Or maybe you will win the lottery and be able to.. My water bill was $50+ with Andrew here - now it's $35 - don't know what next month will be as had to water the new grass 3 x a day - but now that it's up - turned it back down Phyl - What's on your plate today - Bella won't leave me alone to time - she wants in my lap but then she wants to get on desk or to kiss my face - she needs training !!! Candice how's the throat today.... I got my fake (powdered) peanut butter yesterday - on my other thread we have been talking about it - 1st is tbsp = tablespoon or teaspoon - I forget - 2 tbsp powder 1 tbsp water - 45 cal and 85% less fat than reg pbutter - going to have a pt shake and use it this morning - got reg peanut butter and choc peanut butter -

Ok there must be an email I haven't read - Didn't know Linda confirmed dates :0) Ok - Pick you both up at Palm Springs on Sunday Afternoon 3/13 - Phyl - why don't you plan on coming to dinner that night - they are going to be tired from all that traveling ;0) - Earl & Zoey too ;o) Linda flying home Saturday 3/19 and Candice 3/21 evening - OMG you are a traveler - I wouldn't have done those hours I will have work on Monday ;0) so you can stay home rest up for your 24 hr flight and train Bella :0) lol.. Phyl - Oh you went to Melyvins - Yes very La Te Da !!! Nope you didn't mention the bread with the fancy name ;0) Ok Linda & Candice - I am a kicked back hostess - Mi Casa Su Casa - I am very informal ;0)

Good Morning Peeps Sounds like everyone had a great Sunday.. Karla - all that filing - I'm terrible at it too.. WTG on going to the halloween party.. Can't you composite your own leaves or doesn't your trash company have a barrel for green waste - we do we get 3 trash cans trash - recycle - green for grass - bush trimings - leave etc.. Phyl - Sounds like a lot of Rich food - It's suppose to be windy today - so know that means WINDY for you guys.. Linda - You can brag on your babies all you want - that's what grandma's do ;0) Well - did the gym - when and got andrews table - did a little marshalls shopping got home around 4 - washed clothes - ate dinner watched tv bed Karla I leave Friday to go see sister.. Well off to the showers

Good Morning Peeps Drive by gotta get ready for gym Linda - Hugs Hugs Hugs - Yes Mexico will be relaxing - who's going just you and Mel... I haven't' taken time off yet - and it really wouldn't matter - I'm the only one who plans this far in advance :0) so check on Monday and let us know.. Karla - you have winter - our flower bloom this time of year :0) winter grass is up (rye) and rose are blooming - Cloudly day today but I like it.. Phyl - Have fun at brunch - What fancy place?? Well shopped w/Andrew and Janelle yesterday - then went to a play w/Debbie last night - it was ok - could have been the story of my life - but it started late and couldn't wait for it to be over - little predicatable - and was STARVING .. Really wanted to stay home - went to dennys after play 10:30 had the insides of Senior Citizen sliders (2 small hamburger patties and some fries w/ranch) On the way home saw a cop hiding on the side of the road - well he pulls out - follows us for 2 miles and as I am turning - he turns on his lights.. So we pull over - i give him my papers - guess what he stopped me for - no light on my license plate.. OMG he didn't have anything better to do .. Asked stupid questions like is this your car - are you the original owner - wth - I guess he was bored - just told me to get it fixed.. Tax Payer Dollars at work.. I would like to do nothing today - but got gym then have to go p/u kitchen table w/Andrew.. Get key made and then can come home and veg cbl

Good Morning Gang Love the pic Candice.... It is a postcard and sky does look creepy.. Phyl - Sorry about Justin - Hope he heals fast... Glad Earl is doing well - You must take after your mom - being the social butterfly ;0) Ya I think she can - I am going to have Andrew drop by - cuz I do worry abit about it.. Karla - What I resent the most right now is that she was pissed at me for a comment I made - that's it - now 6 months wasted and she lives to far away to be driving every weekend 7.5 hrs each way and hell flying on short notice is costing me 370.. But it's only $$$ thank God for plastic.. I love my Sister - even w/our differences in the last 2 yrs.. She has been like a Mom to me in so many ways.. Well wating for Andrew to call - shopping for essentials for his apt

Good Evening Gang... Talked to Sis this morning - she didn't sound good - but told me she loved me and whatever she was pissed about is water under the bridge.. I am flying up there next Friday and coming home Monday - Phyl - don't worry - Debbie can babysit next weekend - so I got that covered.. Snow Candice - well at least it won't last long - Karla - Hugs on DD cheating man - Did you find the keys ;0)

Good Evening Gang.... Yes Phyl I am pretty sure I told you she has COPD - she has like 25% lung capacity.. She is suppose to be on o2 24/7 but she won't if she gets up to cook she takes it off - I talked to my niece right before I left work - Marilyn is very emotional right now (which is VERY unlike her ) the doc told her she's at the end stage - not that death is intimate but she has about (hopefully) a year - Before (I guess last time she was in the hospital )she was ready to die - but this time she's not - she's scared.. Niece told her that I sent my love - she said she loved me too - that made me cry - So looks like I will be going up there November 5ths - I maybe asking you to house sit (babysit) for me as Andrew has to work and won't be able to go w/me and I don't think I can handle 3 dogs - I'm going to ask Debbie - so we will see - doubt she has anything going on - May take Bella w/me but leave the other 2 or take Angel and leave bear & bella - don't know yet - this is the problem w/having so many animals.. Glad Earl is doing so well - and girl you got grilled chicken WTG wasn't half as bad as if you had gotten the fried stuff at least you made a very good choice there ;0) Karla WTG on cute jeans ;0) You deserve them :0) I would love to be home on a rainy day - making a pot of soup and reading a good book ;0) Candice - Bella was in my lap - but she won't sit still - so I can't type - she's playing w/bear right now ... Linda - Your DIL is werid - can't call your day care day care - omw.... Hugs - Know you are enjoying your Grandma time :0)

Oh Hugs Phyl !!!! 1 day isn't going to ruin your life - it was one day.... It's done it's over with so we are moving forward.. And the salad would most likely been just as bad if you ate the dressing - heck pple thinks salads are so healthy well by the time you add cheese - bacon - eggs - crutons & dressing a salad can have as many calories as a big mac.. I love kfc original chicken - the skin is my FAV part - but the last time I had some - I got stuck - really just ate the skin off the meat and threw the rest away ;0) - I don't like there taters so not a problem for me - buiscut - will eat 1/2 ;0) Well last night I had 100 cal snack pack of hostess cupcakes - they have been in the pantry for 2 months cuz when I 1st at one it wasn't that good - last nite was cruising for food before bed - said oh I'll try those - well last night they were the ticket (tasted good) - so I was afraid I was going to eat more than 2 - so I smooshed the remaining 3 up and threw them away... Glad Earl isn't being grouchy... No I haven't seen the apt yet - Bella Vista on Ironwood by the Von's - We were suppose to go on Tuesday but it was raining and he had to work - I was going to skip boot camp - then were suppose to go last night -but it's trainer night and I am not missing that - by the website it looks good to me they are right buy the office - so that's good.. I may ck it after work tonite... But I am 99.9% sure he's moving in on 11/1 - he thinks it fine.. No Cancer I was telling Melissa last night that's what I have been wondering too - but it's just her COPD she was diagnoised maybe 5 yrs ago (don't really remember - I know that she has had breathing problems for since Jimmy died in 99 I think she has like 27% lung capacity - But just looked at clock and Melissa hasn't called yet - don't know if that's good or bad

Good Morning Peeps Yep Karla - this is a mini reunion and you could use it too - cuz all you snow bound pple will need a little sunshine ;0) Ok I'll look into airfares from time to time and keep you all posted Karla glad the fill is working - last night I warmed up my veggies and fish but ended up eating just my salad as that's what I was hungry for 1st - then I was full - ended up eating some popcorn too - but that was it well had a ww fudgscile - I was up 2 lbs yesterday - so staying away from starches for the next few days.. back down 1 this a.m. ;0) May hit the treadmill tonite - the operative word is may ;0) Earl is doing good - had Phyl in tears a couple of times but then apoligized - He's really a good guy which you all know already... Well I will know more about sis today - I do love her and am worried about her.. But she has to be the one who agrees to talk to me or see me... Hopefully being sick will open her eyes that what she's mad about isn't anything real.. Well time to hit the showers... CBL

Good Evening Gang Earl's on the mend .. Karla - I think it's going to be the week of 3/14 as Phyl is going to Mexico w/Tracy in April and that might be to close Can you take off that week - be sick or something.. Yes we can have treats ;0) we had fudge in WA and birthday cake and lots of wine ;0) Well, just sitting down - Joseph called my Sis is in the hospital - I guess the doc's give her about a yr or 2 max.. So I gotta see if she's still mad at me - I'm not going up there if she gives me the cold shoulder - but I think it's time for fences to be mended.. Had a good workout tonite ;0) going to be sore in 2 days How's the fill going Karla... So Candice - is 3/14 good for you - since you are retired I would think so ;0) I am going to put in for the week off tomorrow.. Well it's almost 8 need to go warm up my dinner - CB in the morning xoxoxo Janet

Email from Phyl aroun 1:15 p.m. Waiting for them to tell me I can go back. Doc called my cell and said he's waking up and everything went well. We will have to go to RiteAid for pain Rx and some nasal flush stuff he wants him to use. I think DHS is the closest.

Good Morning Karla - I found delta at 426 - you need a better search engine... OK March My house ;0) Phyl - Prayers for Earl & You today -

Congrats Ashly This thread doesn't get much action ;0) - Mostly everyone sticks to their respective monthly threads.. Cedars is great I know a few who had their surgery there.. Prayers for a safe surgery & speed recovery - good luck on your journey...

Linda When are you off for spring break??? Candice - Hugs on rehearsals sounds a little difficult ;0) Phyl - Prayer for Earl tomorrow - keep us posted... Karla - soup is liquid - doesn't count Popcorn is a slider.... Well I'm off to the couch - ck back at commercials

Airfare from Great Falls Mt to Palm Springs (psp) $470.. Approx What dates in March ?? Air Canadas $685 .. Sun Country (Linda) $410.. non stop ;0) this was 3/24/ to 3/28 - Thursday to Monday Just for ideas ;0)

I have 2 bedrooms - but I guess no one wants to stay at Janet's Bootcamp ;0) It's the wipes you are using - I have read that a lot of other pple getting rashes from those things.. Wed is surgery day for Earl.. At work - ugh - It's clouldy today - you getting any rain Phyl - none here - Going w/Andrew after work to ck out his apt and see if I think it's safe place - I do have to say you have to have credit ck etc to get in so that should help weed out the kind of pple you don't want living next door (well I would thin anyway)... Make good food choices - Here's my plan.. BF Greek Yogurt & rasipberries Snack - String Cheese Lunch - Salad w/chicken avocado onion bolt house dressing Dinner - Fish - veggies (butternut squash) Snacks - Popcorn - fudgesciles - ??????

Good Morning Peeps... Yep Karla it's more about listening to our bodies - I know that at night I eat more than my body wants - the head takes over sometimes - that's why I have popcorn and no dangerous foods in the house.. Well not much to report - went to bed early 9 ;0) work today - didn't get much done yesterday since i went to the funeral was gone from 10:30 to 2:45 - so today will be playing catch up for the most part..

Good Evening Gang... Linda - I was at the gym - just got home a few minutes ago :0) Karla - Cruise in July is only Alaska - it's too hot anywhere else and hurricane season.. Alaska doesn't rock my world - I'm more of a beach person if I am going to spend that kind of $$ - East Coast sounds good to me ;0).. Linda - Ya I have 2 bed rooms now - one has a double the other a queen.. and the couch is comfortable and I have an air mattress - Also I heard on the news a week or so ago - Canadian air has direct flights to Palm Springs All I need is a phone call so I can put on clean sheets and get the time off work... You can invite yourselves any time !!!! I would love it.. Candice no fleas here - and they don't shead anyway - you would think bear would be he doesn't and I think I read yorkies don't and Angel doesn't - now the cat - that's a diff story - but she's not that bad.. Andrew just called pple are freaking Andrew out about DHS (desert hot springs) it has some bad area's just like any town - I don't think he will have a problem - I am going w/him tomorrow to see the apt - he is suppose to sign a 1 yr lease - I'm want to know under what terms can the lease be broken.. He's not a gangster - so I don't think there should be a problem - his Mom doesn't want him to move - but that's understandable cuz for most of his life he's lived w/me or his Dad and not her.. So tomorrow I guess I'll miss the gym and go ck it out - He wants to start to be on his own and like he said - you gotta start some where - 1 bedroom $450 and they can afford that.. Oh Candice will put you in charge of finding us a house - lol I think the rent would be astronomical for Martha's Vineyard in July ;0)... Phyl Glad your hip is better and you found a babysitter for Zoey..

Good Morning Peeps Karla - polish no matter what kind chips on real nails - put on fake ones it last... WTG on shopping - Good for you ... You will get those shoes - I would be PISSED Too.. Phyl - it wasn't the other toes it was that I kept hitting it on something - I saw someone at Marshalls yesterday trying on shoes who has a toe like yours.. So it's not uncommon - Well not much to report yesterday gym - errands - colored hair talked on the phone to the family and dinner - lamb shanks tato carrots - 2 fudgesciles ;0) Well time to hit the shower - ck in tonite - have funeral today