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Have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING momma's!

Well....tomorrow won't be my meatless day :)

Here is what I am making

Turkey Breast (bone in)

Green bean casserole

Mashed potatoes/gravy

Sweet potatoes

pineapple custard

rolls

Sarah Lee pie's (pumpkin & pecan pie)

I will eat a little of it all, but more of the sweet potatoes, turkey, and green beans...then a sliver of pie. I am sending the leftovers home with the in-laws :) (except the turkey...I will use it for pita's later)

OMG Niccole....I have never seen you in person, but I would never have recognized you from your picture now...You look so different! I love the new hair...the color is gorgeous and the hair cut really looks perfect on you. It really shows off your eyes! You have worked so hard and you can tell! You look GREAT!

Okay ladies....I have a question for everyone....

How has your weight loss affected your family?

For me, I think we are all eating healthier. I saw that when I visited my sister and though she is thin...she has always had many issues with her weight and doesn't eat very healthy. She gives her kids things that are not good for them because she doesn't want them to feel deprived...but they are eating things that are filled with chemicals and have no nutritional value. I am gratefull with how much I have learned about being healthy, not just weighing less.

How about you all?

Niccole.....do you have a Monday Mission for us???? (Yes, I am doing my best to bug you!)

Please do! You're just going through the normal ups and downs.....it is a journey, not a destination :) I find when I am trying to lose weight for an occasion, I end up having a harder time with it....too much pressure. It is better to just be doing it for yourself and your health.....SOD THE BIKINI!

I did weight watchers too....and found it worked, but hated spending the money when I was doing all the workIf you are doing it for free and get support here, you have everything you need! I agree it is easier to count points, but when you get used to logging all your foods on this site, it makes it pretty simple. (except you feel tied to the computer) I think whatever works for you is what you should do :)

Niccole....I am glad to hear you have been doing your hair and it looks great! This is the first time in years I have had my hair anything close to "long" and I guess I am just afraid of doing something that would make me have to cut it short....but you put my mind at ease.....I am going to actually do it! Thatnks for the laugh too....big bird yellow hair....LOL, sounds like my "oscar the grouch green" hair!

I guess I am doing Thanksgiving at our house this year...but just my MIL, FIL, and us....so not too big. I will figure out what I am making, and post it.

Hey Niccole...thanks for the links! I did the Loreal "test"...found a color to do, went to the store, then chickened out...LOL! I am nervous to do something I don't like then have to do something else, and end up with fried,dry hair. I did that when I was young with "sun-in", then a "ash brown", and my hair was green....then I stripped it and did another color...what a MESS!! I know the boxes say that they are non damaging..but I don't know if I believe it! Do you use color yourself ?

As far as maintaining goes....I have done it when I couldn't resally concentrate on losing, and you basically just eat what your total burn is. Since we can't know EXACTLY what that is, it is a bit of trial to see what you can eat without gaining or losing....but I bet your only problem will be feeling like you are eating a-lot after you're used to being carefull....but it will be nice too! I think it will be a peice of cake (no pun intended) because you are very good with self control. Just stay with us when you get to maintain...because I would be really sad if you left!!! PLus, you are a great example and have great suggestions!

Has anyone just made a turkey "breast only" for Thanksgiving? I don't know if we are doing anything with a bunch of people and I was thinking of just doing a breast...but don't want a dry meat. Let me know if anyone knows about that!

Wow Marly :) That is awsome that you have stuck with it through the ups and downs in life.....you are strong! Almost at a 50 pound loss....that is truely amazing!!! What is your january goal?

I am getting back into my normal life after the 2 week craziness. I am proud of myself because me and my sister went for walks every week day....and today I got back on the treadmill....and counted calories. I am disappointed with my "need" for this site to do the right thing though....when I don't record what I eat, I ALWAYS over-do it....I don't know what gets into me. I just gave up while I was there....partly because I knew I could get back on track when I got home, and partly because I was in another place without "my" foods and my routine....then having no calorie count...SHEESH! I tried writing down what I was eating, but then just said "forget it" and gave myself a free pass for the weeks!

I missed you all though, and hope we can pick this thread up and keep it alive!

Nope :) Not bad at all!  WOW.....80 pounds! Congratulations on such a big milestone! Sometimes you just have to enjoy things you used to, and it seems to remind you that you're not missing all that much. I gave in to a few little candies today....as I am packing for our trip. I sure am glad halloween is only once a year though!

Marly....congrats!! You came out of it and far into the 170's!

Man Niccole....that is a LOT of candy!

We decieded to take Megan to the mall trick or treating tonight...it is supposed to be rainy here all day.

Today my weight was Halloween worthy....166.6! I had to laugh, but it is the lowest I have ever been...so happy dancing here :)

Somehow, I have been doing good with the candy in the house too. I havn't been craving that kind of thing much anymore. I had a few m&m's that I gave to Megan....and a couple tiny chick-o-stick peices.

It is unusually warm here today...and will be through halloween. I couldn't really plan on what Meg would wear untill I knew the weather! SHe is going as a princess riding a dragon. I will put her in her leotard, and then she has a princess dress, and I got her a pointy princess hat and cape. The dragon is one that you step into and it looks like you are riding it. I think it will be cute...but probably not something we will  be walking around too long with. This is her first year trick-or-treating....and I am not sure how long to stay out and when to come back and pass out candy. We will figure it out I suppose :)

Hmmm...I don't know anything about them making you gain weight...but I had a hard time with them making me quesy...so I took the children's chewable kind. I don't know if that would hep, but it is good to know that is an option :) I think the most important thing right now is (as you mentioned) getting folic acid....so if you just drink some OJ every day, in a few months, you should be good :)

Keys....it is good to 'see" you :) I am sorry you got the swine flu! Did you have to go to the hostpital? How bad was it? I am worried about getting it...and wonder how to know if it is the swine flu. It sounds like you will be super busy with 4 kids to take care of! Just the fact that you are getting one at 5 am sounds incredibley rough. I certainly feel for you!

Niccole...thanlks for all the tips. It is going to be a long plane ride...but thankfully it is a direct flight...so once we board we can settle in and you gave me great ideas to distract her for several hours. I am hoping she takes a nap because we have an early flight and will be getting up a few hours before we do normally. I am glad to know I can bring juice boxes too...I wasn't sure about that.

gutosan...what are you doing to lose? I know it is tough to see no loss...but hang in there!

Thanks Niccloe...I will be making those soon!

That burger place sounds so good! I have never had Bison before, but I think I have heard it is very lean (is that right?) I don't really like mayo...but I love chipolta mayo...mmmm! It is funny...here in NC the burgers come "all the way" whick means chilli, mustard, slaw, and onion. It is pretty good actually! They do that on the hot dogs too...but nothing really makes hot dogs good to me :)

Here is a funny e-mail my grandma sent me...Haha!

Cleaning Poem

I asked the Lord to tell me
Why my house is such a mess.
He asked if I'd been 'computering',
And I had to answer 'yes.'

He told me to get off my fanny
And tidy up the house.
And so I started cleaning up...
The smudges off my mouse.

I wiped and shined the topside.
That really did the trick....
I was just admiring my work.

I didn't mean to 'click.'

But click, I did, and oops I found
A real absorbing site.
That I got SO way into it.
I was into it all night.

Nothing's changed except my mouse
It's very, very shiny.
I guess my house will stay a mess....
While I sit here on my hiney.

Oh...by the way, I met Dan from biggest loser in the beginning of this year! He lives in my area! Check out my picture...it is him! (I was star-struck....felt like a fool!)That was between his seasons on the show...and he continue's to look great!