Originally Posted by 15926

yay green tea!! i think that might be next weeks goal - switch from coffee to green tea. we'll see. i did that one other time, and i'll tell you what i found out, i don't like green tea! i reccomend still using some form of sweetener if you make the switch - it's not very good plain...

Cassie, I agree that green tea is pretty nasty but I've found that the flavored ones aren't so bad. I especially like the Earl Grey one, it really helps cover up the funky taste!

Hey Rockstars! Wow I love this chatter on the threads! You guys are rockin it this week! YAY!!!!

I kept trying to post last night but the site seemed to be having trouble. Guess the server was overcrowded or something. I finally gave up and went to bed, but I'll try again today, if I can during my lunch time or right after work. Have super day!

thanks for everyone's ideas on green tea! i did really good yesterday and only had 1 20 oz coffee, and got 10 glasses of water down!
does anyone know what's going on in the food journal?! i can't enter any of my custom foods! i click the button, and it doesn't show up... the exercise journal is working. i really love using the food journal on here, and i can do the math on paper, but the site makes it so much easier.... anyone else having problems?

Here's a question for you guys ... I MUST take Metamucil DAILY ... Or it's a BAD BAD BAD thing, lol. ANYWAY, I really hate drinking it straight ... anyone have any others uses for it? mixtures, anything? I've taken it for years sooo, I'm pretty immune to it and take about 8 tbl. spoons daily!! It's bad! I've always had this problem and unfortunately my children have inherited it! Grrr. Any idea's would be greattttt!! Gooooo ROCKSTARS!!!!

Originally Posted by 15261

I'm sitting here feeling miserable this morning. The allergies are going full force again, so my head and throat are miserable. And I've had two disasterous days with my lifestyle change. I gained three pounds in two days and of course that is disheartening but I will use it to fuel the fire to burn those calories off, rather than let it fuel a full fledged pity party with a full complement of carb and fat indulgences!

It serves to prove that I cannot allow myself to be at the mercy of any particular day. I have to always be prepared to feed myself no matter where I am or what the situation is. And I have to learn to say no to a bad idea for me, no matter what works for other people.

Atta Girl!! Remember too that a quick gain is probably not a real gain. Water weight comes and goes pretty darn fast! I hope you feel better very soon!!

Originally Posted by 15261

Lara Rockstar I think you deserve a Rockstar Medal for that amazing come back! Wow, you are a great leader who leads by example. I'm aiming for ditching those temporary pounds this week! Thanks for the vote of confidence! I'm gunna see what I have to do this week to make it a 5 pound loss so that I will be back to my one pound wonder honors!

I have to agree witht is smart lady Holly. Lara, you are a super Rock Star!!!! It takes a someone special to organize and keep this team going.
Thank you for all of your hard work!

Originally Posted by 16092

LAKERS all the way!!! =)

As for the Eastern conference, I'm rooting for the Celtics (Sorry Jeff!! I lived in Boston area for a few years so I'm a little biased).

I am BEGGING for Lakers vs. Celtics NBA Finals...take me back to when the NBA was good!!!

Welcome to our new Rockers!!

I once again have been a bit MIA. These medical issues aren't getting any better. Symptoms are even worsening. I still think about you all though !! I'm still on my plan too. I'm not allowing myself to get full. Also, I'm trying to eat more natural foods.


I know more about my condition since the appointment with the Neurologist. She ordered a C-spine and T-spine MRI. Bone spurs and some bulging were found in many areas. There is a herniated disc at T-7. Also a condition found in 1 in 1000 folks. My Cerebral Tonsils are hanging out of my skull. ummmm yea, I'll be seeing a neurosurgeon about that. I have 2 other Doc appts this week. Honestly, I'm afraid to exercise with this brain thing. I have been walking
and keeping active other ways. I do find comfort in finding that the symptoms I've been having are all related to these findings! I have more hope of feeling better again. This is all I know for now!! Knowing I have this team is a major help in not giving in to emotional eating! I think more about my health than a temporary pleasure that will make my butt just a bit bigger!!

Happy Tuesday friends!

Originally Posted by 14875

Here's a question for you guys ... I MUST take Metamucil DAILY ... Or it's a BAD BAD BAD thing, lol. ANYWAY, I really hate drinking it straight ... anyone have any others uses for it? mixtures, anything? I've taken it for years sooo, I'm pretty immune to it and take about 8 tbl. spoons daily!! It's bad! I've always had this problem and unfortunately my children have inherited it! Grrr. Any idea's would be greattttt!! Gooooo ROCKSTARS!!!!

Have you ever tried putting flax seed into foods or drinks? Fruit smoothies would be an easy thing to add stuff to. Good luck!!

Originally Posted by Tammy

Welcome to our new Rockers!!

I once again have been a bit MIA. These medical issues aren't getting any better. Symptoms are even worsening. I still think about you all though !! I'm still on my plan too. I'm not allowing myself to get full. Also, I'm trying to eat more natural foods.


I know more about my condition since the appointment with the Neurologist. She ordered a C-spine and T-spine MRI. Bone spurs and some bulging were found in many areas. There is a herniated disc at T-7. Also a condition found in 1 in 1000 folks. My Cerebral Tonsils are hanging out of my skull. ummmm yea, I'll be seeing a neurosurgeon about that. I have 2 other Doc appts this week. Honestly, I'm afraid to exercise with this brain thing. I have been walking
and keeping active other ways. I do find comfort in finding that the symptoms I've been having are all related to these findings! I have more hope of feeling better again. This is all I know for now!! Knowing I have this team is a major help in not giving in to emotional eating! I think more about my health than a temporary pleasure that will make my butt just a bit bigger!!

Happy Tuesday friends!

Hang in there Tammy. It is amazing, really, that you can still focus on weight loss with all of this other stuff going on. You are a true inspiration.