Cassie's Diary

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Hi Miss Jelly, thanks for stoppin' in :D When you nuke the "bacon" if 1:30 doesn't do it, just keep goin' - remember to keep it up off the tray. I use a microwave safe rack out of a micro. steamer that was given to me. That way, the "waves" can go all the way around the bacon to crisp it.

Well, ladies, today was "slug" day. :eek: This cold has sapped my energy and kept me sleeping mostly. You should see this house. I haven't done dishes for two days but everybody just keeps eating.... guess the dishes won't do themselves. I'll have to dig into the energy reserves tomorrow to get up and do them :( I made the mistake of sleeping on a pillow my sister gave me and not put a pillow case on it (what is one night? i thought). Yeah, well, Sis kindly forgot to tell me she washes her pillows in bleach - that I am highly allergic to. I now have a wonderful rash on one complete side of my face, neck, both arms and my hands. I itch like nobody's business. Hopefully it will go away soon. I really don't like taking meds but with this I have no choice or it will spread as I scratch. ( it's kind of like poison ivy).

Had to pick one of the boys up at school today due to fever and nausea. He was sick yesterday but had no fever today so I couldn't keep him home. Apparently there is a virus going around the school and a lot of kids were sent home today and yesterday. I swear there is no winning.......

Anyway.... Sorry such a downer today :( ... Not my usual style - nor my favorite....


Todays eats...

Cap'n crunch
skim milk
seafood salad (it was quick protein since it was already made LOL)

chicken noodle soup
turkey kielbasa
diet dr pepper (6 oz)

2 laughing cow cheese wedges

taco salad w/ 1/2 C ground sirloin, fake cheese, light sour cream & hot salsa


total calories today.... 1177


exercise.... none - trying to exorcise the slug from my body :rolleyes:

hitting the hay early (with codine :eek: ) be back tomorrow (if I survive the night! LOL)
 
Well, I survived the night LOL Now to dig up ambition for the upcoming day. Just found out that I am babysitting until 9 pm ( it is 7 30 am now) on top of having one kid home sick. Aughtta be interesting......

well, time to get the "remaining" child off to school..... then a few minutes of peace before the world demands my attention LOL
 
ahh u sound like me! those moments of peace before kids are up or are finally to school. I get mine up in fifteen minutes, but after raising kids for 21 years so far, Im not real big on babysitting., Before long, Ill be grandma=ing anyways.

Which to me sounds like fun! I like the whole spoil em then send em home concept!
 
Hi Kate :) I live for the time in the morning after I've gotten hubby off to work but before the kids get up.... I take a cup of tea and turn on the telly to figure out the weather and gear up for the day :) I don't usually babysit, but a friends mom has been in the hospital off and on all week so I watched her daughter instead of her mom. I don't mind it - I usually only have her for a little while but today was a special case so I have her until 9pm.

Okay, I just figured out how to have pizza without having pizza YUM CITY!!!:D :D Sooooo easy! Don't know why I didn't think of it before... now if only I can think of how to have chocolate without having chocolate.... a definite stumper. I'll have to work on that! LOL

Feeling a bit better today.. Actually found alittle ambition at the bottom of the well. Got some dishes done - finally....

Lets see, todays eats....

turkey bacon
grapefruit
cap 'n crunch
skim milk

popcorn

potatoe salad
chicken
lettuce and chicken w/ lemon juice
1 pc "pizza"


Have to do better tomorrow.... Some how (gee, was it the potatoe salad?LOL) I got 37% calories from fat :eek: a tiny bit above my 25% goal, huh? LOL

exercise - none :mad: WILL get there tomorrow now that ambition is returning!! MUST get there and kick butt the rest of the week or I will gain back what I lost !!! :eek: :eek: NO! Will not let that happen - can't let that happen!!!!!

Biggest Loser tonight! yeah! LOL
 
:eek: you must tell me your secret to pizza!! I have such a terrible weakness for pizza, I can't moderate myself with it, but I still crave the taste sooo badly!
 
HI Beagle:) You won't believe how easy this "pizza" is!!!

Take one slice of light wheat bread ( I use Country Kitchen Light Wheat) and roll it super flat/thin with a rolling pin or a can (it takes pressure). Trim off TOP crust (the rounded edge) as close as possible. Put in toaster and toast lightly just to crisp it up.

Take one wedge of Laughing Cow Light Swiss style cheese (or 1 TBSP lowfat cream cheese) and mix with 1 TBSP of your fave pasta sauce ( I used Classico Spicy Tomato & Basil). Spread mix on "crust". Top with 1/2 oz fresh parmesan cheese or 1/2 tsp of the powder/grated stuff.

In a microwave, nuke 1 slice turkey bacon for about 1min 30 sec or until super crispy. Chop/ break into tiny bits and sprinkle over top of "pizza". Top with 1 tsp EACH minced onion and green pepper. Sprinkle with oregano and black pepper (light on the pepper).

Put it under the broiler for about 1 or 2 minutes - just until all is hot and bubbly. You can also bake in oven for about 10 minutes at 375 degrees F.
Enjoy (carefully) :D It is nice and creamy so I didn't miss the cheese and, provided you have enough calories left for the day, you can have more than one. I think, for lunch tomorrow, I will have a couple and a salad..... mmmmm - salivating just thinking about it!!! LOL

Hope you like this as much as I do! I, too, missed the flavor of pizza. I made pizza for "the guys" tonight and got sick of being left out! :rolleyes: ahhhh I love it when an experiment works so well!!

YOU CAN USE PEPPERONI ON THE PIZZA, JUST NUKE IT IN THE MICRO LIKE THE TURKEY BACON UNTIL IT IS SO CRISPY IT CRUMBLES. :D :D
 
what an awesome recipe! Im going to have to try that one!

I almost wonder if you didnt catch a bit of a bug yourself. I thought maybe that was what was happening to me today, but after laying down, I feel just fine now. Could that have been whats been sapping your energy?
 
Hello Kate :D I must confess ... I caught one heck of a bug :eek: Its all settled in my chest and head. That IS what has had me stuck to the couch sleeping. I have asthma and it gets severly agrivated when I am sick and a side effect of that is low energy (less oxygen). I WON'T LET IT GET ME!!!!! ;) I haven't exercised all week and I know i will gain weight this week if I can't get moving! So get moving I will - just a little at a time :eek:

The "pizza" is awesome. It has the right flavors and textures and I didn't miss all the greasy cheese or pepperoni. Its really quick and easy which essential for when I get in the "find something to put in my mouth" mode! LOL

time for bed... with codine :eek: Have a good eve'nin :D
 
Hey Bize. Sorry to hear that you're sick. That stinks. Hope you are feeling better soon! Don't over worry about not exercising this week. Getting better is more important. Once you're feeling better, you will be exercising up a storm, I'm sure. :) Take care of yourself!
 
soo, my turkey bacon (which I also nuke) never gets hard/chewy... Its the nice yummy chew of real bacon...I wonder why....hmmm... yeah, your pizza sounds awesome by the way :) I can't cook so its always nice to have easy recipes around lol
 
Hello ladies :) Hubby is finally off to work and I get my "stolen" moments before the kids have to get up :D

Fluff, being sick DOES suck, but I try to look at the positive :) at least I don't have the urge to eat much (for now) LOL I just don't like being knocked down, so to speak. Thanks for carin' :D :D I definitely will take care of me :D

Jess, I use either the Jennie-o or Louis Rich Turkey bacon, which ever happens to better priced that week. I'm kind of glad it isn't as good as regular bacon. If it was as good, I am afraid I would eat the turkey bacon like I ate the regular stuff - a pound at time!! :eek: That would kind of defeat the purpose LOL My body seems to have an "automatic shut off" where "fake" foods are concerned. After a little of it, I can't eat anymore or I'll gag! LOL

Will be back later ( I can't seem to stay away! LOL)
 
oh thats bad that you suffer from asthma. Sounds like you mentally beat it, though. My two youngest had it, but luckily outgrew it.

Enjoy your morning!
 
Hello Kate:) I'm not usually bothered by my asthma anymore unless I push it too hard exercising, breath winter air, or get sick. I basically stay inside in the winter, try to avoid colds, and drink mass water when I exercise. For some reason the water keeps me from going into an attack. I use my inhaler so infrequently, except for lately, that I shake uncontrollably when I DO use it. I look kind of like a junkie going through the first stages of withdrawal! LOL I can't even write for an hour or two after I use the darn thing! LOL Oh, well, could be worse.
Cold is starting to vacate - thank goodness! I hope it's gone by tuesday since I get to babysit my new cus on wednesday. Its kind of funny having a baby cousin - she's only 2 months old. My aunt and her twin brother are only 8 or 9 years older than me and each have little tiny ones.(my nephew is 2 and he's a whopper!!!LOL) I can't quite get over it, but I am really excited about babysitting her. I miss when my kids were babies.....

Well, today went okay. I still slept most of the day, but I won't complain as I don't do it often. I did, however, cut my calories a little to try to prevent weight gain this week... Hope it works!

todays eats......

cap 'n crunch
skim milk
toast
egg white
laughing cow wedge

chicken pasta salad
skim milk


chicken breast
lettuce
fake cheese
ranch dressing
skim milk
laughing cow wedgie


total calories.... 1163
 
Hello BizeB! How's the cold? I hope you are feeling better! I was out of town yesterday in LA. Just got back this morning. LA guy is disgusting. It's so over, but then again, it never really got started. haha I put the stanky details in my diary.

Glad to hear you are banking some sleep hours. I really need more sleep. Going to bed early tonight. Hope you feel great tomorrow! Until then.... keep up the good work and congrats on the 4lb loss!
 
Hello, Ladies, and thanks for the visit :) MissJ the cold is going away - thank goodness!!!! I dont think I have anymore leaks in my eyelids - I inspected every layer and found a few I had to plug. LOL I usually only get about 5 hours a night - I've been getting that plus at least 2 more during the day. Waaaay too much :) Am headed to your diary to see about LA guy - what a bummer he's "disgusting" :( Oh well, there are more fish :)

HI Tru :) I hope its been good enough to discourage extra pounds from not exercising this week :( Ohhhh Ihope, I hope (weigh day is monday....).
 
Hey Bize, glad to hear your feeling better! :) We have been lucky so far this winter. Noone has come down with anything yet ( i must now go knock on some wood...be right back).

Knock. knock. knock.

Thanks for telling me about the fake cheese. Who knew? I am one of those people who will put cheese on just about anything. I am sooo glad to find out I don't have to give it up completely. I am heading to the grocery store later to pick up a few things for the weekend (so I dont get grumbles all weekend abou the lack of food in the house). I am going to look for that cheese.

Hope you have a great weekend. Keep up the great work!! :)
 
Thanks, Fluff. I've TRIED to be good...... but, alas, hubby shot that out the window... Actually, he just provided me with temptation and I was too tired to ignore it . I am sooooo mad at me! :mad: I ate TWO pieces of an ultra-loaded meat pizza....:( He brought it home to help me out with dinner tonight.... and I ATE IT!!!! UGH! Oh well, tomorrows another day, besides, I discovered that I have been good so long that it didn't even taste as good to me as it used to. It was too salty and the grease felt like it coated my tongue like a mat. It seemed too mushy, too. It wasn't any different than any other time we've gotten it, but now my body knows better - it's used to good crunchy food that is good for ya :D

I had kept my calories pretty low today - up until dinner I had only eaten 825 calories so I don't think I went over toooooo badly. Just more than I planned for today. Oh well. Life goes on.

On the upside I drank all of my water today :D :D I had to drink like a fish but I finally got it all in. Now on to tackle the rest of the days of the week! LOL
Mom and Little Sis (little PREGNANT sis :eek: ) are coming over tomorrow forr a quilting lesson. They both want to learn but this book they got for a pattern they liked didn't give any instruction! LOL After they got 1/4 of the way through the quilt top, they discovered "it (didn't) look like the picture shows". Um, well, that was because they didn't sew it together right and their cuts weren't straight, etc. I had to redesign the quilt top to resemble what they wanted but using only the fabric they had left. Yup. Now they cant' read the pattern! LOL I don't mind - good thing since I do it for a business! LOL It gives me time with them and I dont' usually get to see them often. They don't live far away, we all have opposite schedules. Bummer..... but looking forward to tomorrow :D


Okay, Bad Toadie time....

egg white
wheat toast
fake cheese
skim milk
chicken frank :eek:

tuna w/ mustard and relish
potatoe chips (those were awfully salty, too. guess I dont' have to worry
worry about eating them anymore, huh? LOL)

2 slices Meat Monster pizza :(
 
Hey Cassie! Just stopping by to check on you. How did the quilting lesson with mom and sis go today? Don't even give that pizza a second thought. You do such a great job most of the time. It will be OK. It is good that your body no longer likes the taste of all that grease and everything though.

Keep up the good work! :)
 
Hi HH :D OH man, oh man! LOL Quilting yesterday was a blast! Literally!!!! LOL See, this whole "quilting bee" started b/c sis was trying to make a quilt - she's never picked up a needle before. She and Mama bought a book that was supposed to explain each step, but it wasn't really clear. Sis' quilt blocks were more like trapazoids than squares so she wanted to start over. I had to redesign her quilt. Long story short, they can't do it w/o me as they don't know how. I ended up redesigning the redesign yesterday because she had all her pieces cut BUT THEY WEREN'T STRAIGHT! LOL

Oh, well, it was fun. :D They were here most of the day and are going to come over most of this next week. Hopefully we have this one quilt done before sis gives birth in July!!! LOL

So busy yesterday that I wasn't able to write in my own diary - doesn't bother me if I can get to visit most everybody else :D

Yesterdays eats...

turkey kielbasa w/ egg whites, red beans and salsa
light wheat toast

bologna sandwhich on light wheat w/ fake cheese
miracle whip

mini rice cakes (mmmmmmmmm:) )

turkey kielbasa
light coffee ice cream


toal calories 1181

GOT IN ALL MY WATER !!!!!! :D

exercise...... none unless straining my eyes on fabric counts. Hehehehe:p :D

Will be back later for todays eats, etc. :D
 
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