Posts by ismile67

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Welcome!

That is the number of calories you are burning just being alive.  Then when you add in an activty the total number goes up.  Just remember it does not go up the entire amount of the activity as it has to adjust for amount of time you are using.  Basically saying you receive your just being alive credit for the minutes you workout.

Good luck and enjoy the site!

Safe bets:
Home Style Soup 155 calories
Garden Fresco Salad (dressing on side)  235 calories (hold cheese - 110 calories)
Grilled Chicken Sandwich (do not add the mayo side)  374 calories

You could have a sandwich and salad (less cheese) for 499 calories.

Their website is really cool, click on an item and then select nutritional information.

Enjoy lunch!

I had a tubal about 19 years ago after my second child was born.  The doctor performed the procedure through my belly button, there is not a single scar to be seen.  It was done on an outpatient basis.  I was back at work in three days.  No big deal at all.  I have never had a complication from it.  To me it was the best thing I have ever done for myself. 

Here is my take on it.  If you never want to have another child again this is the only way to ensure it.  What if for some reason you and your husband part ways.  Your security of not becoming pregnant is now gone with him.  

I wish you luck in your decision.  I know it is a hard and personal one.

Because your select read "Low Fat Pick" I would believe it does not have mayo or cheese on it. 

Shannon
I just wanted to say I visited the newly done website, all I can say is WOW!  I followed the link to myspace and am in awe of the person who wrote the blog "What if".  It truly makes you think.  It is awful that things are the way they are.  The blog says it all.  I also played the Youtube videos.   Your husband was able to speak so well, I know there is no way I could have made it through that.  To hear him say his last moments with Chris I was in tears listening. 

My heart is with your family.  I so wish Chris to be found!

Right now you need to do what is best for your body.  If you are hungry than eat.  Don't let the comments of a rude person upset you.  She obviously has no clue.

Camping is great time to make kabobs.  You can premake chicken, fish and veggies ones before you go.  Put a healthy marinate on the chicken and fish before cooking (night before in ziploc baggies). 

If you are craving hot dogs for lunch use turkey dogs with whole wheat buns.

Fresh fruit with individual dip containers (chocolate, caramel or peanut butter).

Shannon, I justed wanted to check in to see if you had any news.  Glad to see you posted. Love the frig story.  Very cute. 

When I heard about this company last week it was a sale because they were bought out by Nordstroms.  If you go to Nordstroms site they tell you they are not affliated with ELF  http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=2 11996&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1167023&a mp;highlight=

Now if you do wish to order anyway I was told about a 25% code you can enter.  The code is ECTUTAY   It was working last Friday when my SIL ordered.

I make chicken pot pies for my family all the time.  I start with basic ingredients for hubby and then add veggies for my daughter and I.

To make the gravy I use chicken broth that was first used to boil sweet potatoes.  This way all the nutrition from the potatoes stays with the broth.  I remove the potatoes and sit aside.  I pan saute lean chicken breasts on the stove top, when done sit aside with potatoes. I then use the same pan I sauteed the chicken to mix in wheat flour with the chicken broth until the gravy is just thick enough (not too thick, not too runny).  Cut up the chicken and potatoes and mix with some of the gravy.  Now in individual pot pie pans I add the ingredients each person likes.  Hubby gets just gravy, potatoes and chicken.  My daughter and I add sliced mushroom, peas, carrots and fresh chopped rosemary.  You can add more gravy depending on how much you like.  We also add non-fat cheddar cheese sometimes.  For the girls I only put on a top crust, hubby gets crust all around.  I use the ready made pie crusts for the tops. 

As I am making individual ones and want to know which one belongs to who I cut each person first initial into the crust top. 

I always make extra as my daughter and I love to have them the next day too.

Have fun with it.  Homemade is always so much better tasting.  I love the addition of rosemary in mine.  Can't find that anywhere else.  Daughter loves to add hot sauce to hers.  You can do so much!

Looks like you have a great handle on it.

It is difficult handling all of this with children.  Our experience was Navy submaries during a time when while away there was zero contact for months on end.  My daughters would help prepare by making letters or pictures to pack in with Dad's clothes.  Small things as space was limited, but as he unpacked he would find things to remind him of home.  Remember as tough as this is on us it is just tougher on them.  We still have the comfort of home to return to every day. 

With summer coming you will want to make sure the kids have fun activies planned to keep them busy.  The they have to do the faster the time goes by for all of you.

I wish you and yours well!

First Congratulations on the upcoming wedding.

Second as the above have said a nice smile with a heart felt thank you is perfect.  The people coming to the wedding are the people that love and care for you.  This is your day there is not doubt.  It is also your day to appreiate that you have such wonderful people in your life that care for you so much. 

Do not let this get you worked up, I am sure you have so many other details to attend to.

Remember have fun!

The dreams would terrify me and comfort me at the same time.  I pray this means you are close to finding him.  I like to see it as he is reaching out to. 

My best to you and your family.

Welcome.  You will learn so much about yourself while you are here.  This is a great site with wonderful tools and people. 

Glad to meet you.