The fun's over! It's time for an Easter (Sunday, March 31) Challenge!

[curt81]

- 2.2

[thriftygranny]

How come? Quebec is the largest producer of Maple syrup in the world you know Don't tell me we don't ship to Canada

I have no idea why it isn't distributed in the cans here,at the grocery store you have a choice of maybe 2 brands that are in plastic bottles and they retail for about 11.99 for about 750 mls. Another thing that is very expensive and not readily available is peameal backbacon.It was a staple in our home growing up it is not as readily available here. I see it sometimes but not on a regular basis.
Fantastic job on the weight loss this week
Patty!!!

[thriftygranny]

- 2.2

Ya Curt nice job!!

[SillyLoocie]

Congratulations to all of you who have shed a pound or two,
We all know when it comes to weight loss, it's not an easy thing to do,
As we all mature, the pounds go on with the slickest ease,
& then you step upon the scale, & all you can say is Geez!
Diets can always be restarted if you've taken a temporary break,
Sometimes sweet temptations cause you to make a tiny mistake,
Eat as healthy as you can with lots of veggies & fresh fruit,
& late at night you can dancersise in your new birthday suit,
Easy on the red meats & stay away from anything deep fried,
It's true what they say about trans fats, it's not a rumour that's implied,
As for Patty's pantry, I'm liking the contents I see,
Have a happy day dear people, with kisses from little ole me.

p.s. Tumeric is very good for you. Anyone who has problems with aches, pains & inflamation have a look at this.

[Patty Smyth]

Just came back from picking these !!!

[walkonby]

Mmmmmm, fresh blueberries, nice picking girls!!

[Patty Smyth]

Guess I'll just sleep here tonight

[Lynn49]

Well....THAT didn't work.

I thought I could just "watch what I was eating", behave myself, stay strong, but nope.
I'm obviously still a weakling when it comes to food. That, and I thought summer would
be a little easier, having to be "exposed" in summery clothes, but nope. That wasn't true,
either.
So here I am...hat in hand, having gained too much weight this summer, suffering once
again from GERD, not sleeping, in pain, and so, so sad.

If y'all can forgive my thinking I could do it without you, and let me back into the fold, I
promise to be stronger than ever....and even more encouraging than ever.

I'm just SO mad at myself!!!!!!! For leaving...for gaining......

[SillyLoocie]

No matter where I go it seems I cannot escape,
Is it possible them blues are on the take?
I’ve got the blues in the kitchen wherever I look,
They’re in my head & they make me cook,
The blues are with me & they make me think,
I’ve even played the blues with the kitchen sink,
When I’m doing the laundry the blues are in my soap,
As my dryer spins the blues & they help me to cope,
The blues chill my soul & they keep my beer cold,
Everyone should know the blues will never grow old,
The blues paint my house & the blues paint the town,
Keep the blues in your noggin & you’ll feel their renown,
Wear blue eye shadow & wear blue lipstick,
& I'm sharing the blues, with this little click.

[Patty Smyth]

Well....THAT didn't work.

I thought I could just "watch what I was eating", behave myself, stay strong, but nope.
I'm obviously still a weakling when it comes to food. That, and I thought summer would
be a little easier, having to be "exposed" in summery clothes, but nope. That wasn't true,
either.
So here I am...hat in hand, having gained too much weight this summer, suffering once
again from GERD, not sleeping, in pain, and so, so sad.

If y'all can forgive my thinking I could do it without you, and let me back into the fold, I
promise to be stronger than ever....and even more encouraging than ever.

I'm just SO mad at myself!!!!!!! For leaving...for gaining......

I could echo all the same sentiments. It's tough. BUT we have to keep going.

I showed Forks Over Knives to my folks this morning, Kiera also watched it with us. After she came to me and was crying. I said what's wrong she said did you play that movie for me? I said yes. She hugged me. I said I want you to see reality. I think she got "it".

[Lynn49]

You're so right, Patty...we just have to persevere and admit that we must be diligent regarding what we put in our mouths.
That movie: Forks Over Knives......I'm guessing it's pretty gruesome in its depiction of animals?

[walkonby]

You're so right, Patty...we just have to persevere and admit that we must be diligent regarding what we put in our mouths.
That movie: Forks Over Knives......I'm guessing it's pretty gruesome in its depiction of animals?

This clip is the basic idea Lynn, not a gruesome clip at all.....just a wake up call movie.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7ijukNzlUg

I too have regained almost all my weight, funny now that I type that out it I feel lighter! We are in this to help each other, my hand is out group! Lead me to the salad bar! lol!!!

[Patty Smyth]

You're so right, Patty...we just have to persevere and admit that we must be diligent regarding what we put in our mouths.
That movie: Forks Over Knives......I'm guessing it's pretty gruesome in its depiction of animals?

No not gruesome at all, very inspiring stories of people who turned their health around by changing their diet.

[Patty Smyth]

I have a long term goal. I want to see 100 and I want to see it with all my faculties intact and as healthy as I can be. I won't do it if I don't lose it. I don't care if it takes me 1 or 2 more years.

[Lynn49]

Thank you Patty, Walks...I was curious if it was one of those shows that show slaughterhouses, etc, to turn us off meat...I couldn't stand anything like that. In this case, however, I'll make time very soon to see it. Thank you!!