Sunday Roll Call - Let it Snow

I figured since I was still up, I would do the post for Sunday....

Well, for today I will be cleaning house, doing laundry, decorating the tree, and finishing up finals for my investment class since I have to go back to work on Monday and with the snow I have no idea of what my commute will be like. Oh, and load some holiday music on my ipod/mp3 players.

It seems with the first significant snow fall, people drive like complete morons who have never seen the white stuff before.  I also find those who drive the big SUVs a pain because the think with that big vehichle they own the road and the conditions do not apply to them.  I will make sure to pack some extra snacks for the drive as who knows how long it will take.

I did not do any shopping this weekend, but I now know what my DH wants, so I will make my way out on my lunch hour this week to get it.  I did make an appointment with my PCM for 12/12 to go get my 1 year labs ordered and done.  It is hard to believe that the 1 year mark is fast approaching.

I hope everyone has a nice day, and if you do not have to go out in the snow to just stay home with a cup of hot tea and a good book.

Good Morning Wendi and the rest of the frozen state of Illinois.

It is 7am, and we have about 1 inch of the wet heavy snow on the ground. Regardless if you love it or hate it, the first snow of the season is always nice, to a point.

Yesterday I tied up spme loose ends around the house, today I want to work on a quilt I am doing from leftover material from my rugs. BTW, the last rug I did was done with strips of frabric that were leftover from previous ones. No cost for it at all. The quilt is also being done with leftovers. When I am done with it, I am hoping to have less then a sandwich bag of scrap, that can't be used. I am trying to be "green" with this project.

I may go to the store and get some baking supplies. I thought I had some, but can't find them. DH thinks I should take the time to clean out the pantry and a few cabinets to see if I didn't just not put stuff aeay in the right spot. I don't think that will happen today.

Have a good day and stay safe.

Hugs

Lisa, I am not sure what the method of making the quilt is or how thick the fabric is - but maybe that small amount that you have left you can make a hot pad out of it, then it will be all gone and you are then VERY green.

Good morning.  I've been off the board for a few days, but I'm back.  Thanksgiving went well.  All who came, seemed to enjoy the food.  I ate just a little, but was as stuffed as I would have been in years past.  I did splurge on the pumpkin and cherry pies a bit, but still managed to loose a little weight over the last few days!  I was a little depressed in that I did not make my goal of 192 by Thanksgiving.  Liz reminded me that my original goal was to break 200 by then, and I did make that.  But as of this morning, I'm at 195 which is close.  192 is the number that the doctor tells me is my official line of obesity.  My ultimate goal of 175 is still in place for May 3rd.  I had illusions of getting there by February, but with the rcent stalls and slow downs, I'm just taking it one day at a time.  We haven't seen snow in our neck of the woods yet, but I'm ready and accepting when it gets here.  Have a great day!

Paul

Good morning all. Getting ready for church and happy to be up an posting.
Thanksgiving went well for pureed food. I have two more weeks of mish mash.
I really miss good hot food even when I can't eat very much.

I have promised my dietian I will get in two protien shakes a day as I cannot eat very much.
I'm rather sick of those too but will do it, or else.

Hope you all have a blessed day.

When I got sick of the protein shakes, I started making protein ice cream.  I love it!  I got so I just could not stomach the shakes but the ice cream sure is yummy. 

Nancy how do you make protien ice cream...I would love that

You can find a variety of recipes at www.theworldaccordingtoeggface.com 

I prefer a plainer ice cream so I make a fruit ice cream.  My recipe is:

In a blender place:

3 scoops vanilla protein powder
Add soy mil****il container measures 2 1/2 cups
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 TBSP sugar free davinci vanilla syrup
10 frozen strawberries

Mix together until strawberries are chopped.  Pour mixture into your ice cream maker and process according to manufacturers directions.  I use a cuisinart and it takes about 1/2 hour to process.  I then take 4 of the ziplock bowls and chop 1 banana between the 4 bowls, add fresh or frozen fruit finely chopped -- I use strawberries and/or blueberries.  Add ice cream and stir.  Place containers in freezer to harden.  To serve, place container in microwave for 30 seconds. 

We seem to be snow-free so far this morning.  I agree about the drivers.  Some think that snow has no effect of their cars and try to drive like normal.  Maybe because they see the commercials that show professional drivers going fast in the snow without adverse consequences.

A week from tomorrow I start my 2 week liquid diet.  I thought I was set on my whey protein powder selection based on the handout I got from Lifeweigh.  But, my protein powders weren't meal replacements for the most part.  Then, I thought I could do SF Carnation Instant Breakfast.  I'm not sure how it would taste mixed with water only, but I don't think it would work as the protein count is too low.  Milk has been making me feel stiff, even the lactose-free kind.  I have a mild allergy to milk and almonds. (to try almond milk).  I'm not sure if I want to consume a lot of soy.

Lifeweigh keeps pushing Medifast.  I tried one packet and thought I was going to gag from drinking it.

I bought some Muscle Milk light yesterday, but haven't tried any yet.

I am finally under a 100 pounds lost from my highest weight and almost 40 pounds lost since my first appointment at Lifeweigh.

Have you tried the Slim-Fast Hi-Pro powder?  It is pretty good with water.  A bit like a Yahoo.