Good Morning everyone.. I hope you are all doing wonderful! I just wanted to pop in really quick.. I have a busy day today.. my training went well yesterday, and I am chomping at the bit to start.. Its going to be fun, I hadnt realized how much I missed doing things like this, and rising to the challenge.. so..it will be fun I think, and profitable! Which is always a GOOD thing!

Dh and I went to the dealer to swap in his car... and just off chance, asked what they would give us for the vw bug...... thinking. .we will prob just have to wait the 20 more months we own on it... no biggie really.

We both walked out of there w/ new vehicles.. GET OUT HUH? CAR AZY!

He got a 2004 ford ranger p/u and I got a 2004 ford escape. Mine is here in my drive..his is scheduled for pick up today..

Still feels surreal.... like we won the jackpot or something..remind me of that feeling when I write the car notes.. but we are paying only a little bit more for having the 2 loans, compared to the higher interest rate we had on the beetle. so overall, we are kind of saving money if that makes sense!
I got the fire red pearl..it kind of looks cinnamonny to me...

Um.. I guess this would be my reward for getting off of insulin?

Oooh, we had a wonderful windstorm last night. It was warm enough that I had the windows open, and it was nice to lay in bed and hear the wind. Now it's pooring down rain, but that's good because we need the rain. Our state is in it's 5th yr of draught.

Dawn - good deals on the new vehicles! Yours sounds really nice, and I bet the color is pretty! Sounds like your making your training fun, good job!

I hope everyone has a great day!

Dawn-
What a rush! Have fun!
E

Congrats on the new rides, Dawn

My menu was a bit high in calories yesterday (couldn't leave the nuts alone), but not awful.

Started watching my calorie per pound intake about 7 weeks ago to try to drop some weight for the hiking season - began at 177lbs. I made it to 172 lbs in six weeks before doing the serious hiking over last weekend - soreness is nearly gone and I'm solidly back in ketosis. Weight is 174 lbs today and my clothing is even looser today - I will take measurements as soon as all swelling / soreness has gone. Calories per pound yesterday 1713 / 174 = 9.86 (aiming for around 8 to 9.5 for weight loss).

Total calories: 1713
Fat: 97 gms 876 cal 53%
Sat: 23 gms 211 cal 13%
Poly: 17 gms 153 cal 9%
Mono: 47 gms 420 cal 25%
Carbs: 51 gms 140 cal 8% ECC: 35 gms
Fiber: 16 gms 0 cal 0%
Protein: 162 gms 649 cal 39%

Breakfast:
4 egg beater omelet with 2 ozs lean ham and 1 oz cheddar
Breakfast drink - 8 ozs water, 1 envelope sf gelatine, 1 scoop sf orange citrucel
30 ozs coffee (regular, brewed)

Snack:
.25 cup mixed nuts - no peanuts

Lunch:
6 ozs meat loaf
7 brussels sprouts

Snack:
.25 cup mixed nuts - no peanuts

Dinner: (stir-fry)
1.25 chicken breasts - skinless, 1/2 of 1 lb package of stir-fry veggies, .5 cup peppers and onions - homemade sauce - garlic, ginger, red peppers, soy sauce

About 80 oz water & 30 ozs coffee

Good morning Just have minute to post.

Yesterday's menu:

Total: 1213
Fat: 71 640 54%
Sat: 17 151 13%
Poly: 3 27 2%
Mono: 6 53 4%
Carbs: 58 176 15%
Fiber: 14 0 0%
Protein: 95 379 32%
Alcohol: 0 0 0%

B - 3/4 cup Keto Flakes, 1/2 cup CCD 2% milk, 3 cups coffee w/H&H splenda

L - 2 baked chicken thighs, skin removed, 2 TBS SF ketchup, 2 cups mixed salad greens w/almond accents & ceasar parmasan dressing, 44 oz diet pepsi

S - 1/2 carbwise bar, handful pumpkin seeds

Gym - 35 minutes ellipitical machine (had awesome energy!) Cut it a little short so I could take DD to a school dance

D - Chicken club salad from JIB, used almond accents and light balasamic vinegar dressing ...ate the whole thing

Dessert 5 stawberries sliced w/ 1/2 carton (3 oz) dannon light & fit vanilla yogurt

Dawn - Congats on the cars!

Praying for Elaine

you all are quiet

I'm leaving early tomorrow morning for Washington, so you won't hear from me until Wednesday. Have a good weekend everyone!

Hi! Been in training for two days, and my head is about to explode!

Cool news on the new wheels, Dawn!

Can't talk now. Will check back in tomorrow morning.

Wow we Are ALL in busy mode today!
Dawn, love your new wheels esp. the color!!

Elaine, and to you, hope everything went well and that you will be up and going soon!Miss you!!!

Well I am down 1/2 a pound, I will take it! In fact I will consider it an early BD present!

Have a good nite!

just checking in real quick. sounds like most of you will get this in the A.M.

had a busy day on the mountain. took the eldest skiing again. she did really well, we even got up the chair lift!!!

(i played hookie from work....)

going to sign off and watch a movie i rented last weekend and never got around to watching. i need to take it back tomorrow.

night!!!