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Pam,
Fabulous website! I got hungry just reading all the stuff you can make!
I wish I was closer, I'd love to take some of those classes.
Robin
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Cathi,
I made rasberry and chocolate chip rugalla. It was extremely time consuming - you made the dough, and then refrigerated it overnight. Then you roll it out, spread on the filling cut into 16 or so pieces and roll up.
It's so easy to just go into the bakery and believe me, just as good. Yeah, I know what you mean - I can't make any deserts just for myself. I have to satisfy myself with sf fudgesicles.
Robin
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good afternoon!
My morning has been really busy. This is the first chance I've had to come on here and read your posts.
Pam... I loved the article. They really did a great job writing about your new business.. I am sure your going to be getting some calls. Mike and Darlene really had some kind words to say about you. Thats what sells! I see in the picture that you even wear matching shirts and pants. I did not realize you had red hair. Did you ever mention that? And your Halloween costume was great!! very creative I must say.
Lyn - prayers to you, mother and hubby..
I am going to my mom's tonight and speaking of that... You know how I was trying nOT to stress about Thanksgiving well David tells me last night that he has been doing the Thanksgiving dinner thing for the past 10 years with my Mom and family and that he intends to do it this year too. He said he told his brother and suggested that we try getting together during Christmas.. I was stunned. I mean I just figured I would have to make the decision and then he ups and solves the problem..
I too like the quotes so agree with you all keep them coming.
speaking of quotes:
It's not that some people have willpower and some don't. It's that some people are ready to change and others are not. James Gordon MD
WEll gotta run for now - I will be back though..
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Good Morning, Did everybody sleep in this morning or did you all have to leave early like Robin? It's awful quiet here. Lyn how is your mother doing and your husband?
The attitude you take ptoward problems and difficulties is far and away the most important factor in controlling and mastering them.
Have a good day.
Pam
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Well my husband finally figured out the computer and if you want to read about my business and see a lovely picture of me cooking the web site is www.qcpcs.com.
Lyn I sure hope everything goes smoothly for for your husband as I'm sure it will. I hope you mom comes through ok and believe me you are in our thoughts and prayers. I know I have been a little crazy the past couple of days, guess Halloween has that affect on me, but I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and your family and praying for everything to turn out fine. I hear you on the candy bit. I made my husband take it to work. Get it out of my house as I got into it and I had no intentions of doing so. I don't know what has happened to my determination that I had for so long,. Hope to regain it. Maybe this plan that Robin is talking about will help. I know I need something new and different. You take care of yourself as well as you mother. SOmetimes when we ar looking after others we tend to neglect ourselves.
I personally enjoy the daily quotes and I will continue myself to post them. I think the whole idea of counting the points was to maie us aware of certain things and just because we are not keeping track of the points doesn't mean we should lose sight of the positive things we got out of it. Besides it's a nice way to start the day.
Robin I'm glad you got such a kick out of my picture. The fact that I even posted it is something for me. In the past I never would have put any picture of myself on display. I guess that's improvement on my part. Don't know what kind but it's improvement of some sort.
Have a good evening everyone,
Pam
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LILMSMUFFIN
11/1/06 8:35 P
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Robin, I've never made rugella though I have a recipe for it. I'm afraid to try it 'cause then I'd have to eat it! I love to bake but don’t because no one is here but my guy and me to eat all the goodies. The only things I make are very healthy desserts and even then it is usually somthing I can divide up and freeze.
Love the quotes and affitmations you all share; they are so uplifting and thought provoking. Keep 'em coming!
Robin, I’m open to hearing about this diet. Even if I decide not to follow it, I'd like to hear about it. Whatever else I do, I am starting Nov with some new short-term and long-term goals.
Welcome KBARMOL! I hope we hear more from you soon!
Lyn, we will have your and your family in our thoughts and prayers this week.
nite nite,
Cathi
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Have a great day tomorrow everyone!
"It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to find it elsewhere."
-- Agnes Repplier
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Lyn,
I hope your hubby's surgery goes well - and easily! As for mom, I hope she starts perking up.
What is rambutan?
As for the peri/menopause thing - it's driving me crazy. I'm there - I'm not there. I probably mentioned I had my uterus removed in Dec. '03. I kept my ovaries and then it took 3 or 4 mos before I started ovulating again. Then it was every 28 days . . . Then, I stopped for about six mos. Now it's back again, every 28. Grrr. My breasts are all swollen and hurt to the touch.
Dr. Northrup doesn't have a diet book - but she has a 6 week diet plan. I'll post it tomorrow. I read both of her first two books. I take a few supplements, but I'm an herbalist, so I drink herbal infusions instead. Nonetheless, I'm taking fish oils, a multi - b complex - and occasional calcium/magnesium combo. Also lately I'm taking glucosamine/chondroitin. Plus my nettles and horsetails infusions. Anyway, I'm feeling a lot of emotional stuff and I hope it's connected to this P-nonM-S.
I'm with you on the quotes - I guess we don't have to be so religious about it, but I enjoy reading them.
Robin
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Pam,
That costume is hilarious!
Robin
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Mari,
I'm glad you know what I'm talking about. When you're in "the zone" nothing can shake you from your own committment to losing weight. You don't want the piece of candy/cheese/bread or whatever bc you know that you're going to lose another pound in a day or two. I want to go back there!
I've got to be out of the house by around 7 am - I'm having a networking breakfast at my place for about 25 or 30 . . . The Alzheimer's Assn is coming to speak about new drugs/research/treatment options. It should be really interesting. I'm going to go find a quote and post for tomorrow.
Hope everyone else is okay and I apologize if I'm not in the thick of things, but if anyone needs support or to talk or ANYThing, just post here and I'll be there for you!
Robin
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ROADTOFREEDOM
11/1/06 7:28 P
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Hi everyone!
Thank you all for the encouraging posts!
We're doing OK. Hubby went to the city today and his surgery is tomorrow. His son is a great guy and I'm glad he'll be around to keep an eye on things at that end. Mom is doing OK. Today she's sleepy bear. Her speech is a little affected and her mouth is drooping a bit. I know she's at huge risk for another heart attack or stroke, but that BP and HR are still low and there is no fluid building up, so I'll just spend as much time with her as possible.
Cathi, you asked me whether I've seen rambutan up here. I had never heard of it, until you asked. Also, your mother sounds like a lovely lady...and she has a lovely daughter.
Mari, I can relate to the darn peri-menopause thing. It was a long haul..migraines, hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, fatique...etc. etc. Up and down for a very intense five years or so. I'm now 15 months post menopausal. Are you having a lot of physical symptoms + emotional *stuff* going on?
Robin, You mentioned that Dr. Northrup has a diet book? Sure, I'd be interested in a 6 week plan. Sounds like fun. Anyone here read her menopause book? There's a section in there about what supplements to take when a woman is menopausal. Lately, I'm embarrassed to say that I haven't been taking supplements (other than a Calcium, Vit D, Magnesium combo).
Pam, I'm going to check out your SparkPage!
I love Halloween and when I worked at the bank we always dressed up. It was cold, icy, snowy, and windy up here yesterday. We still got quite a few kids, but I ate way too much candy. Cripes. I took what was left over to the womens' shelter this afternoon after I ate more of it. But, there's no point in disapproving of myself for doing it. Jeez, I was doing so well and now I'm sliding already.
On points...I'm in agreement about stopping the counting. For stats, I'll post my Saturday weigh in and my exercise total from Saturday to Friday each week.
But, I love reading the inspirations and affirmations. Would anyone mind if I keep posting quotes? Or, would anyone else like to keep posting them along with me?
Kbarmol...Welcome! I hope to read more of your messages.
So I'm off to see "Maxine".
LOL
Lyn
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OK for a good laugh check out my sparkpage. It has my Halloween getup on there. Still trying to get the article into my webpage. Having trouble getting it from a PDF file into the webpage. Anyone know anything about any of this. I confess I don't. I leave it to my husband but he is having problems with this. WIll continue to work on it.
Pam
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Well hello KBARMOL!!!
WElcome to our little peice of the Spark World..
glad your here..
Robin - I too want to hear more about this book your reading. I am with you on making a change and Nov. 5th sounds like an excellent day to start. I have been thinking over the past few days about alot of things too - and my mind is almost SET for the "zone". I really liked what you wrote about getting in that zone because I know exactly what zone your refering to. I love it when it kicks in. I can feel myself getting closer..Maybe the "moon" will be what it takes ...
My dinner and drinks were wonderful.. David's step-dad went with us and he and I shared a pitcher! David drank tea..
Pam - I can't wait to see your pics.. And to win you and hubby should be proud..
Cathi - I haven't had many problems with menopause and sailed through it pretty good. I have some issues that I need to "face" and deal with and they are really wanting to surface. Thats probably the reason behind my moods. I can blame "hormones" alot easier than whats really at fault.
I may try a mini goal for November. so far nothing else has worked and my HUGE goal is only 7 months away. I need to really get focused..
Lyn - how are things at your house? What day next week is your husband going for surgery? You okay?
Quote:
It is as hard to see one's self as to look backwards without turning around.
Henry David Thoreau
Got to get back to work.
Mari
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ROADTOFREEDOM
11/1/06 11:22 A
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Albert Einstein
"Scientists were rated as great heretics by the church, but they were truly religious men because of their faith in the orderliness of the universe."
Faith...yes there is an order to the universe. Devine timing. All is well.
Lyn
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Robin I would be interested in seeing what it is about if you don't mind posting the weight loss program.
Pam
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Pam,
What I love about this group is that even when it's tough out there, you keep on keeping on, with a great attitude and a look forward!
Okay, I'm going to propose something here. I'm not sure if it's going to work, but for me, it's worth a try. First of all November 5th is a new moon. It's a great time to begin something - start a new project - and have a lot of energy around you to help. I always like to work with the energy of the moon - does anyone else? Anyway, I have a copy of Dr. Christianne Northrupp's 6 week weight loss program. It look pretty simple - and I think it's all mind work as opposed to "rules". I'm going to give it a try - as well as some of the other things I've been thinking about - as I can hear we all are. Like the tracking food, drinking water, etc.
So, if anyone is interested, I'll post it on here in the next day or two and we can talk about it and see who's game to try it. If no one is, no problem. I'm starting a "new" diet one way or the other - and if this isn't part of it, that's cool. I am ready to take the next step in terms of taking responsibility for my weight loss. I am going to get rid of all that cheese (it hasn't run out yet!), and am even thinking about giving up that glass of red wine for a few weeks.
I'm late, gotta go!
Robin
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Good Morning,
I agree with you Robin on giving up the point counting. It did help us to at least think about some of the positive things we need to work on. Now instead of counting lest just concentrate on what we should be doing to better our health. I'm a fine one to talk. I told my hubby to get the candy out of the house. I don't want to see it when I get home today. This is November 1 and I am starting fresh right now. No waiting for the beginning of the week. This is the first day of the rest of my life and I am starting right now. That is my committment to myself and there I said it to someone else.
I want to know what rugella is. I don't think I have ever heard of it.
I woke up in a slump today and I am trying to get out of it. Maybe it's just that time of the year. But I am going to make an effort to fight it off.
Heres a good onw for all of us. Try living one day without any unhealthy thoughts. It may be very difficult, but try another day, until it becomes habitual, and life will move in the direction of becoming healthy, vital and alive. How appropriate.
Have a good one.
Pam
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Hi ladies,
While I'm thinking of it, I think we can let go of counting our points. It was fun at the beginning, and it certainly got us thinking about things like drinking water, etc, but I think the general concensus is to give it up.
Cathi, I don't make poppyseed cake, but then again, I rarely make deserts. It's just too hard living alone - more than that - it's crazy! Last year for my holiday party I actually made rugella - have you had that?
Mari, the Mexican food sounds awesome! Ya know, sometimes you just have to do what you have to do. I guess that applies to me and my french fries too, huh? (I'm so hard on myself).
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Good morning everyone,
Hope everyone's Halloween was good. I had a day from h*ll. Long story, won't bore you with it, but let's just say work was challenging and ran at "high" all day long. Even though I had a glass and a half of red wine last night with a friend, I really wanted a martini!
I also made one bad decision last night - I ordered a turkey burger and split a small caesar salad. But the plate had french fries on it! I never eat them - hmmm - never say never. 
Mari, the good thing about how you're feeling is that it will pass. It's so weird for me, though, to hear that you'd like to be alone for two days. I'd like to have a man around for a day or two. Hey I've got an idea - 
(that was from wicked Robin). But anyway, I understand about funks. This menopause thing is crazy. Again, my breasts are hurting bc I must have ovulated and I'm all bloated. And I'm dancing on the edge of depression, but that's another story - a little different than a funk.
Also, for the record, I believe my mom also has an eating disorder. Just my opinion. And my dad did too. That's what I grew up with, so needless to say, compulsive overeating has been my norm at times.
Oh boy, time to put on the positive upbeat Robin face. Okay, here's the thought for the day:
"Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude."
-- Denis Waitley
Phew, I needed that! Have a great day, ladies.
Robin
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LILMSMUFFIN
10/31/06 10:24 P
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Up past my bedtime again. I'm a very bad girl. I stopped handing out halloween candy several years ago. If I don't buy it, I can't be tempted to eat it. Last year my sister bought some but the trick or treaters looked kind of old to me and some kept coming back. Gave me the creeps. This isn't a regular neighborhood where you know people and their kids. It is an apartment complex with a very transient population. I'm not opening my door after dark to poeple in costume and them giving them candy.
Mari, you sound like a lot of fun and mexican food and liquor sounds like a super way to spend the last day of October. Fiesta!
Don't hate me ladies but I had no problem at all with menopause. I went through it, I think, when I was 40. That is early, which is bad, but I was glad for it to be over. No more cramps, tampax, or pills. Oh my!
I'm trying (still) to come up with my goals for November - mini goals to help me reach the biggies. Maybe if I sleep on it.......
Robin do you make poppyseed cake? That is Barry's favorite. He had lox and cream cheese tonight but he hadn't gotten the bagels. There are NO Jewish deli's in Virginia Beach. When he gets a craving, he has to cook but he enjoys that.
ttfn,
Cathi
nite, nite
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Mari if it's one thing I can relate to it's those darn hormones and menopause. UGH! Is all I can say. But it will eventually get a little bit better, don't know when but it will. So ya just gotta hang in there. You go out and you enjoy your Mexican food and Margaritta's. I have to hand out candy to the kiddies or I am going to have a lot of candy left over and I don't want it in my house.
We had a good time at work today. I won the prize for the most original costume. Imagine that. I had my friend take a picture and as soon as I get it I will post it on my sparkpage. Everyone thought I made the perfect Maxine and that I looked just like her. So when I post it I will let you decide.
Have a good evening everyone and don't eat too much candy if you are around it.
Pam
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So how is everyone's day going? I am not hanging around my house tonight for the kiddy's to come a knockin'! Told David he was taking me for Mexican food and margaritta's... So there!! I said it - I'm NOT ashamed and I ain't skeeredt.... I will Just be glad when this day is over!!
If I had to say one positive thing about "ME" it would be:
I've got a great personality!! LOL!!!!
later taters...
booooo!!
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Good morning and Happy Halloweeeeen!!
Pam I love the quote!! you can if you think you can! Simple but to the point.
How about taking a pic of you and your costume!!! (Mine in on my sparkpage.) BTW - Super D is like a Walgreens and Rite-Aid.. And I can relate to the candy temptations.
Robin your quote is "right on" too!
I have not been keeping up with my points too good and I'm probably not going to do them in Nov. Its too much work!! I haven't even tracked my food the last 3 days which is not like me - but at the moment not at the top of my list.
I hate being in a "funk" but it will pass... Must be hormones. I'm not a complainer and hope that I don't come off that way to you girls.. Its just at times and we all have them I know things get to me and I would love to run away for a day (or 2) and just have "ME" time without the quilt. I am on the verge of tears this morning and really can't explain what for?? Damn! menopause..I heard about these moments. YUK!
Lyn - you are right not to move your Mom around. I know thats got to be hard on you BUT IT WOULD be harder on her.. I look back with my Dad and all the probing and poking they did. Sure it helps but like my Mom says all the time "Wheres the quality in life living like that" And if she can't have any quality she doesn't want to live. I have to respect her wishes and will in the future knowing that will be one of the hardest things I will ever have to face.
Cathi you too sound like a sweet daughter. And you Mom sounds awesome.. Staying active is the key. I wish I could get my Mom involved with something. She too has a bad back,heart,bp, depression eating disorder IMO. She was once 5'2" and now 5'..
The quote my Mom used when I was growing up...
You play with fire you'll get burnt" Evelyn Kemp
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Good Morning and Happy Halloween,
Here I sit at my computer with these dark sunglasses on and it's just a wee bit hard to read. If I do say so myself I make a good Maxine.
Holidays can be either a delight or a real bummer. I don't have much of a problem anymore. My mother is gone, my father lives here in the QC area but he and his wife go to Des Moines where her family is, and my husband's family lives in Texas. So we spend Thanksgiving together. Sometimes I cook and sometimes we just go out. It's quiet but we enjoy it.
Now I have to go and show off my wonderful costume to the residents. BUt before I leave, You can if you think you can. Engrave those seven words deeply in your consciousness. They are packed with power and with truth.
Pam
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ROADTOFREEDOM
10/31/06 8:31 A
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“May God give you...
For every storm a rainbow,
For every tear a smile,
For every care a promise
And a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends,
A faithful friend to share,
For every sigh a sweet song,
And an answer for each prayer.”
~~Irish blessing
Lyn
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Good morning everyone,
While your character is formed by your circumstances,
your desires can shape those circumstances.
The one thing over which you have absolute control is your own thoughts.
It is this that puts you in a position to control your own destiny.
At any time you can decide to alter the course of your life.
No one can ever take that away from you.
You can do what you want to do and be who you want to be.
Your greatest power is the power to choose.
Now, talking about holidays. Last year my kid brother decided that he wanted to do Thanksgiving. We never shared that holiday before, but now that my mom moved back here from Florida, we do. I used to do my own thing. Which is really okay, bc I have a lot of friends that would do a wonderful pot luck Thanksgiving less than a mile from my house. But my brother went and spoiled that. :-) What can I say - I'm a rebel. I hate driving an hour each way and his inlaws are there, along with numerous of her relatives, which are mostly alcoholic and just plain not my kind of people. Her sister is possibly not coming which would make me happy . . . I think it also may be a little different for me than most of you 'cause of my singleness . . . At thanksgiving, besides my mom, I'm the only single one. I don't mind that if it's just my family, but if there are lots of others . . .
I'm Jewish, and we celebrate Hannukah, but I also have a Xmas party here for my family, which is when we all can get together, and we share a "cultural tradition" of bagels and lox. Also oatmeal or french toast, cheeses, rhuggala, and wonderful deserts. It's just my immediate family and of course it's wonderful. That's why I feel I have to go to thanksgiving
Have a great day ladies. Oh, I may be going out to eat tonight. I'm going to do my best to make good choices. I think I'm going to decide what I'm having before I go and see if that helps . . . although I've never eaten there before, so I'm mostly guessing, but so what! Ciao.
Robin
My instincts were right about deciding what to eat before you go. Here's a great article with good ideas: http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=544#sit
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