:cool Thank you all so much ladies. You know I got up this morning and I had made some beans in the crockpot last night I got up made some hamburger to put in them brought those to work. I got some string cheese at the store yesterday I brought that with me. Now I did make my protein shake this morning, BUT ladies I really have a problem keeping it down. I cannot stand sweet drinks it really makes me sick to my stomach, so I watered it down with some 2% milk. I drank about half of it and started feeling really sick. I have tried so many protein drinks, and snacks that are out there. I just cannot seem to keep any of them down!!!! I have even tried the no taste ones, but come on how can they say that those have no taste, because I sure can taste something and it is NASTY!!!! The one I am trying now is muscle milk, it is way to sweet!!! so any ways for breakfest I am going to have some pineapple chuncks, the for a snack today I will have string cheese, and for lunch I brought my beans, and then maybe I will have another pice of string cheese, and for dinner I am making BBQ chicken wings. So ladies how does that sound. Oh and it is suppose to be really pretty here today so after I get off of work the kids and I are going to go walk to the park that is almost a mile away from our house. Again ladies THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR UNDERSTANDING!!!!! Janette :help

LOL I am a home body, no life either, lol. It helps me alot too. Im sure everyone has been busy with Easter holiday. Boy I could use a cup of coffee, but have to stay away from it for me.- Melissa

Oh Melissa .. I think that there are a lot of us MIA due to the Holiday . No worries .. this is great for us and I am sure everyone will be back . Easter, I really did myself in . I ate what I thought was a lot but my family says I barely ate ... But Yesterday was redeemtion day . B-Nectar L-Chicken ( Oven Baked ) and Zuccini and Carrots .. ( my recipe ) D-Left Over Ham from Easter - Pop corn - 1 cup - and a half an apple w peanut butter . At work for snack I had some peanuts - a carbwell bar and another Nectar . I came home took my 2 mile sprint walk... got up this am - and wam another 2 lbs gone .. Post again .. tonight .. ok . Love ya, Nat

I am ok...although there are some who would argue that fact...hee hee. But, then I have always been very positive!! Yeah, I am one of those happy people. But, my selfesteem has really gotten so much better. And, I react to people better, I react to my students better....they even notice the difference!! And, I just have a bounce in my step...so people have told me. Sorry... But, I do take "happy pills" I started those about two years ago...Paxil. When I forget them for two days or so...watch out...I am the biggest witch with a "b"!! So, maybe you need a little help from the doctor. I have no problems with admitting I need a little help. I have learned, since I am older, that you might as well admit it, get the help you need, and everyone, including yourself is a lot happier!! :cap: Good luck!! Jeannie

Hi Janette! Hey, we are all there with you!! We may not be right next door...but, we are here!! I am exactly the same way!! I can eat anything!! And, I have been saying the last several weeks...we need some type of surgery on this head voice that tells us we want to eat!! Ugh!! I have started posting my food on www.fitday.com it is awesome. You just list your foods...and it adds up the calories and protein, and carbs and all that stuff. Boy, have I watched what I have put into my mouth since I have been doing this!! Exercise is a must! I am the same way when I come home...but, I feel so much better when I exercise!! Start off small....do 5 or ten minutes at a time. walk...go to the store and park in the furthest parking spot. That is at least 5 or so minutes...there and back!! Go window shopping before you go home!! Take the kids. Do it creatively...ask them, if you had $100.00 what would you buy in the windows??? What if you only had $5.00...make it fun. Then you are getting your walk in, and time with your kids, and a lesson in economics. Hee Hee. When my kids were young...they loved going walking with me. Now that they are older...not so much!! So take advantage of the time spent together!! When you are at your desk...bring healthy snacks!! And leave your money at home. That is what I have to do at school. Our cafeteria feeds us teachers just way too good. Extra portions, yum, yum. But, if I don't have the money with me...I can't buy it!! So I take my food with me. Also, when I cook at home, I put small portions in small containers and freeze them...all I have to do is grab it out of the freezer...and I have lunch. Hopefully, this will give you some ideas, along with everyone else's. Feel free to email me anytime you need some encouraging!! Jeannie