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pegster · #16 12-09-2004, 03:38 PM

Anybody know why my signature doesn't show on this thread and does on others?
Peg

Judy · #17 12-09-2004, 11:46 PM

Look back up the page. It's on the post just before............ It only shows on the first post on each page. I think Andrea did that so that the pages wouldn't take so long to load.

Time to type a test. This was just a quick drive by.

teelbee · #18 12-11-2004, 12:37 AM

My scale showed 136.5 this morning - very shocked, and I think it's just a quirk.

Still, I was happy to see it.

After putting the kitchen back to rights, I finally made it to the store and restocked. I'm making meatball stew for dinner - so easy and nice in the cooler weather. It's a different each time I make it, but it's basically stock or broth + water thickened with ThickenThin/Not Starch, frozen meatballs, seasonings, and veggies, served with some LC tortilla strips.

Because I'm lazy I use a 1-qt. box of beef stock plus a pint of water, thickened a bit, for the base. I might throw in a little garlic oil for richness. I add spices according to the whimsey of the moment, a couple tbs of Heinz One Carb Ketchup, a touch of cooking wine (dry Marsala), and/or a bit of basalmic vinegar. Then I start throwing in whatever veggies are around - packages of frozen veggies, anything reasonable from the veggie bin in the refrigerator, etc. Shortly before serving, I cut up 2 LC tortillas into very thin strips and throw those in for a kind of noodle effect.

It's a cheap and easy dinner in a bowl, and DH really likes it.

Judy · #19 12-12-2004, 04:20 PM

Hi all!

Sorry to be out of touch so much this week. It's been hectic! This is the end of the semester at school, and because I teach a one semester only course, it is just like the end of school, with prep for the beginning of school all rolled into one small period of time.

Teel, I make a meatball soup that is sort of a twist on the one that you just wrote about. I also use prepared meatballs and canned broth. Mine however is more Mexican with a cup of salsa in it. The original recipe called for corn (which I still use), but I have also added in black beans. The juice from the beans works as a slight thickener. DH eats his over regular tortilla chips. I eat it without chips, but both of us top with some cheddar cheese.

Yesterday was a big first day in moving toward DS's September wedding. We met his fianc?'s parents. They were quite nice and in one of those "small world" situations, her mother and I realized that we had crossed paths more than one time before either of our children were born. It was one of those times when the "Twilight Zone" theme was playing in the background. I have the feeling that prep for this event is going to really ramp up after the first of the year. Oh, well, I'm married to an organization maniac and have tended to move that direction myself. Sooner is better than later. Doing stuff at the last minute creates stress, and in the plans for weddings there is enough stress anyway. No need to make it worse.

Back to the grind......... I need to grade some make-up work and finish some grades. I HATE MAKE-UP WORK!!! When did school attendance become optional?

Judy · #20 12-12-2004, 04:22 PM

Whoa........... I almost forgot the most important thing.

Teel --- Congratulations on the 136.5!!

pegster · #21 12-12-2004, 04:43 PM

Hey you guys!

I'm around. Got my new computer on Thursday and have been busy trying to find my way around it as well as to mourn the stuff that I have lost completely on my other hard drive. Unfortunately, my Diet Power stuff was part of the "lost" stuff. It's so darn discouraging to start all over again. I had just gotten all my foods posted, so that I could just point and click to enter foods. Dang!

I'm up to 177 today, but its because of wine and dessert at dinner last night. Also because I didn't push the water yesterday. I must say though, that my system is just now catching up to being home and eating lc regularly. When DH wrote the Christmas letter we discovered that we have been on 7 trips this past year. No wonder I don't want to travel much!

Good to hear from you Judy. Those recipes from you and TB sound delicious! I've stayed away from beans because of the starch. You mean I can eat them?

Peace, Peg

teelbee · #22 12-12-2004, 08:29 PM

Ah, the 136.5 was momentary blip, Judy. I've since skipped back to 137.5 and even 138 this morning. May go higher tomorrow thanks to a serving of eggnog and a couple of Xmas candies last night. Sometimes, with the candies, I take one bite and quickly give the rest to DH to finish. He's usually quite obliging that way, LOL. Anyway, I could have been better; could have been much, much worse - in prior years, I ~would~ have been much, much worse.

Peg, I don't think I can eat beans either; not that I've experimented with them. Beans are okay, but not something I miss. Sometimes, they give me gas and othertimes they don't. As I cannot tell if a given serving of beans will cause gas, I usually skip them anyway. When I was in college, I would make killer refried beans with lots of cheese and garlic - it was a good economy meal; but.... toot, toot!

I'm working on prepping the main bathroom for painting, then we go to an Xmas tree decorating party this evening. It's potluck, so I made big platter of chicken wings to take along. Hopefully, that will help me keep in check with the high carb goodies.

pegster · #23 12-13-2004, 11:57 AM

Hi all: I'm not even weighing today! Yesterday afternoon we went to a neighbor's holiday party where she served five "C's" Champagne, Cookies, Chocolate, Cake and Coffee. I skipped dinner!

Today I'm on the run trying to do everything that I have put off for the last four days! Judy, procrastination is not one of my "issues." I do much better when the pressure is on! Found presents we bought in Japan to send to grandkids so another dang trip to the Post Office! Yuk! Also, other last minutes buying and picking up other stuff.

Brenda? How are you? Law1? How're ya doin?

Peace, Peg

pegster · #24 12-15-2004, 05:40 PM

Okay, you trackin' bunch!! Where are you?

The holidays have absolutely taken over my eating! I'm out of control and I freely admit it. Hello, my name is peg and I am a sugar addict!! Dang!! Put them in front of me and I eat them: cookies, cake, you name it! At least I'm not going out and buying it! Yet....

There.
Nuf said,
Peg

Judy · #25 12-16-2004, 01:33 AM

Hello, my name is Judy and I'm a sugar addict, too.... As of today, I have been clean from cakes, pies and cookies for 2+ years. BUT, this morning about 10:00 I started thinking about Egg Nog. I want egg nog -- the kind of nog that I make; the kind that is super thick from blending ice cream and bourbon into the commercial mix. I bought a friend some egg nog latte. I wanted that. For today LC won. I've got to go to the store and see if I can find some kind of lite nog. Then I'll mix it with LC ice cream...... Yeah right. If something lower carb is not there, then I'm having the real stuff anyway (maybe I can hold out until Christmas Eve).

Do you all remember me telling about the drunk driving wreck just after school started in August? The driver was a then 16yr old cheerleader / soccer player. Two weeks later she turned 17. She was charged as an adult. The trial happened over the last two days. She pleaded guilty and was sentenced today. The jury gave her a 9 year prison term. I am really conflicted over the whole thing. I know she killed someone, and I understand in a much smaller milder version being the parent of a victim. (DS was assaulted with a beer bottle when he was in high school.) But, the sentence seems harsh. According to Texas law, intoxication manslaughter carries 2-20 years. There have been other similar cases which received probation. In one, a girl from a nearby city had her probation violated for being intoxicated again. One of the judges in our county's son killed himself in a drunk driving accident a month or two before this accident. I almost feel like the jury was trying to make this kid an example. She had absolutely no prior offenses. She was not a habitual criminal. Maybe the fact that I taught this girl's brother last year and he was one of my favorites affects my thoughts. There are so many people that intentionally do really awful things then get their hands slapped. It just doesn't seem right.

Counsel me, Peg.

pegster · #26 12-16-2004, 03:13 PM

Oh Judy!! I just lost a long very profound (as most of my words are!) post to you!

I'll post later.
Peace, Peg

heykim · #27 12-16-2004, 10:25 PM

judy... i DIDNT lose a long profound post... in fact.. i couldnt even find the words..
sometimes... we just tend to put ourSELVES in the position of "WHAT IF" as in WHAT if i were the mother of that girl... what if .. i was the mother of the one killed... what if..
i wish i had the words to make it all make sense..
i dont..
but i know what you mean...
kim

Judy · #28 12-17-2004, 01:18 AM

I ALSO just lost another long and profound bit of thought..... Thanks Kim for your input. I guess I'm liberal enough that I want to see the girl rehabilitated, not hardened by the judicial system. Maybe later I can gets my thoughts back down.

pegster · #29 12-18-2004, 12:07 PM

Hi All!

This morning is supposed to be the time that I think profoundly, so I will try again, Judy.
I was deeply distressed to read your post about the sentence that this girl was given. I agree with you fully about the harshness of it. I think that our society has come to a point of believing that vengeance is the solution to our deep anger about the state of the....world....people....war....strangers.....you name it.
When my daughter was killed in an auto accident 23 years ago, her best friend was with her in the car. She lived, but suffered terrible injuries that required numerous reconstructive surgeries. She carries these scars now into the rest of her life. But the worst scar was to her soul. She became an alcohol and drug abuser because she assumed the blame for the accident. The truth is, the accident was a result of two teenagers believing that they were immortal and could drive unsafely on a mountain road!! For me, that is where my anger was centered. When that got clearer and clearer to me I was able to forgive them because they just couldn't get it into their heads that they weren't immortal. It comes with teenage. Now our kids have me tell their kids the story of their sister Robyn in order to illustrate to them the responsibility that they carry with them when they drive.
The consequences for teenage behavior are not always bad. Some get away with really risky behavior and never get caught or punished. Some die as a result of it. And, some kill others as a result of it.
This young woman has been forever changed because of her impulsive teenage actions the night of the accident. I suspect that she is now to be forever changed because of this harsh sentence. Her life, as she has known it, is over. My heart aches for her and for her family. Yes. The family who lost a loved one with also suffer for the rest of their lives. It is a double tragedy, isn't it? I do so hope that all of them can get the help that they need to get through this awful time.

On a much more ridiculous note: I am still suffering under the illusion that I can eat anything I want and not gain weight. In order to support this illusion I have quit weighing myself. The unfortunate part of this illusion is that my clothing is getting tight and I am becoming more and more restricted in my wardrobe! Last night was our last dinner party here. Tonight we have a party to go to, and then we're free until my Dallas DD, DSIL, and "most wonderful and cute of all" grandson, Joshua, come for the week after Christmas. DD is pregnant again and I am thrilled!

Checking in here is the only thing that keeps me tethered to the WOL that I aspire to. Don't desert me gang! Check in Brenda, Law1, Teelbee. Thanks for checking in, Judy!
Merry Christmas to you all!
Peg

teelbee · #30 12-18-2004, 04:39 PM

Judy, I just proved to myself (if there were any doubts) that I am a carboholic. Eating carbs begets more bad eating patterns.

Winter is the worst season for me. Sometimes, at night, I put my blinders on and eat everything I can get my hands on. DH is gone for a few days, so there are no witnesses, except you guys. I've done well during the daytime, but evenings are another story.

I'm going to try to stay physically busy today - that sometimes helps.

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