Frannie

Gee thanks, gals. Gardening has become an important part of my life. It "screams" with life.

Hiya westbrook! OMG, I never realized the "Ima Gardener" connection.

seldiesgirl, I've only been gardening seriously for about 4 years. This is my best year yet. I'm discovering that every spot is different and just because a book says a plant will only grow well under certain conditions, it doesn't mean I can't give it a try.

(I deal with lots of shade.)

The smilies/emoticons are fun, aren't they? I have oodles uploaded to my website, because we use them on my board.

Keep a look out near the end of June for my June flower photos.

What time is supper? You did invite everyone, didn't you?

Great cookbook -- now let's see more recipes posted! LOL

I posted my gramma's special banana bread recipe for you all.

I have a class reunion coming up the end of July and would like to lose a few pounds.

EDIT: Hey, Ginger, I shared the snack list on our board and wabbit had these comments:

ES, those are great snack ideas. But I must emphasise that not all of them are acceptable on induction... a couple only on maintenance.

On induction: 1, 2, 3, and 8 are ok

On on-going-weight loss (OWL): 4, 6 and 9

Maintenance: 10

More great ideas are:

1. spread some cream cheese on ham or roast beef slices and roll up around an asparagus spear.

2. layer the following in order: lettuce leaf, mayo, thinly sliced cheese, ham or chicken or beef. Roll up and enjoy.

3. celery stick filled with cream cheese

4. pork rinds

5. left over cold meat from the fridge.

6. deviled eggs

7. pickled eggs (made with vinegar, salt, pickling spice and splenda)

8. boiled eggs

9. tuna right from the can

10. tuna salad (tuna, mayo, celery) with pork rinds to dip.

Here's another post from wabbit:

No fruits are allowed on induction. Sorry. Reason? Fruits, especially apricots are very high in sugar... fructose, which is a suagr occuring in fruit. The purpose of induction is to rid your body of sugar and other carbs. Believe me, if you do, you will feel so good and hunger and cravings will go away. HONEST.

Here's a list of veggies that are the best to stick to on induction. If you stick to just these on induction, you will go far.

lettuce (romaine is best. the darker the green to better it is for you)

spinach

celery

green or red peppers

cucumbers

zucchini

green beans

yellow beans

broccoli

cauliflower

cabbage

very small amount of tomatoes (I stayed away from them, they are quite high in carbs)

Remember to count the carbs in these vegggies carefully. You'll be amazed at how quickly the carbs add up.

Also, don't forget to count the carbs in spices. Most spices and herbs are about 1 gram per teaspoon. They add up, too.

NOTE: the first few days you will get headaches - these are just withdrawl headaches, so nothing to worry about. You may also feel icky and tired those first days. No worries, it's just your body getting used to this way of eating and getting rid of toxins.

AAACCCKKK! Bananas, really? I had no idea! I've read about most of these suggestions . . . but not the bananas. I eat one a day . . . .

My MIL sent these to me in an email -- and yes, the last line really makes ya think, deosn't it?

Where in MN are you, happygirl? I was born in Mpls and lived in Hopkins and Buffalo as a kid.

Welcome and make yourself at home. I slip in when I can to see what these "nuts" are up to -- looks like their old tricks again!

**edensong ducks the cream pies**

Ginger, we have some ladies on our board that are on the Atkins diet. One gal, wabbit, is really informed and dedicated. She's lost 40 pounds since February. She has gotten very creative with recipes and you'll find a bunch here: wabbit's recipes

I copied the list you posted above and posted it on our board. Thanks!

1. If you are choking on an ice cube, don't panic. Simply pour a cup of boiling water down your throat and presto! The blockage will be almost instantly removed.

2. Clumsy? Avoid cutting yourself while slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold them while you chop away.

3. Avoid arguments with the misses about lifting the toilet seat by simply using the sink.

4. High blood pressure sufferers: simply cut yourself and bleed for a while, thus reducing the pressure in your veins.

5. A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from rolling over and going back to sleep when you hit the snooze button.

6. If you have a bad cough, take a large dose of laxatives, then you will be afraid to cough.

7. Have a bad tooth ache? Hit your thumb with a hammer, then you will forget about the tooth ache.

Sometimes we Just Need to Remember What The Rules of Life Really Are...

You need only two tools: WD-40 and Duct Tape.

If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40.

If it moves and shouldn't, use the duct tape.

Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.

If you woke up breathing, congratulations! You have another chance!

I just noticed it's showing me as a "newcomer".

Sorry to hear that things have been so topsy turvy for you, Becca.

I wish you all peace, love and joy in your lives.

Hi everyone. I'm stealing time to drop by and let everyone know I'm still alive.

Spread my love around, will ya???

Anything new going on in YOUR life?

Just dropped in to say hello to everyone. The forums are lookin' good.

I've been really busy this new year, studying up a storm -- learning real estate investing, internet marketing and infopreneuring.

What have y'all been up to lately?

Oh, what a shock! I'm so sorry to hear this.

Peg and Ed's families will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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Darlene,

Along with all the others, you know you have my support and love.

(((((Darlene)))))

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