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EVERYONE - Thank you all so much! Tmg - glad you like the pirate's booty Bella - Hang in there! TODAY: B: mocha latte protein shake S: 100 cal pack graham cookies L: mocha latte protein shake S: 1 babybel cheese, 5 goldfish crackers, bites here and there of dinner as I was making it D: 1 sm. grilled shrimp taco w/ a spoonful each of: lime/cilantro brown rice, black beans, shredded cheese, guac and salsa S: 1 scoop chocolate gelato

TODAY: B: mocha latte protein shake L: 1.5 oz goldfish crackers, 2 babybel cheese S: 1- 90 cal pack special K crackers, some guacamole, frozen piece of cookie dough D: 1/2 c. smashed potato mixed w/ greek yogurt S: 1 chocolate truffle

Yes - certain supplements - the b-vitamins (especially if it's a b-complex) will turn your pee yellow to orange despite your hydration level.

Thank you very much! I have enjoyed knowing you as well!

So I don't normally post my weight until my weigh-in at the Dr's office - but this one time I think I'll make an exception - this morning I hit 100 lbs gone forever! :cursing: To celebrate I am donating 100 lbs of food to my local food bank - see photo below! TODAY: B: mocha latte protein shake L: mocha latte protein shake, 1 babybel cheese S: 1 babybel cheese, 1.5 oz, goldfish crackers, couple gummy bears D: about to have 2.5 oz. grilled pork tenderloin, 1/4 c. smashed potatoes S: will have 1 frozen piece cookie dough

OK - so waaaayyyyy too long not posting - crazy stuff going on - but must get back to tracking (let's just say there were some good days and some days I'm probably glad I wasn't posting) TODAY: B: mocha latte protein shake L: mocha latte protein shake S: 110 cal pack smartfood popcorn clusters, 1 babybel cheese D: 2.5 oz grilled island chicken, 1 babybel cheese S: feel like having a frozen piece of cookie dough

TODAY: B: mocha latte protein shake L: 1/2 blueberry, 1/2 chocolate scone S: 3 pretzel sticks, 0.25 oz cheese spread D: 2.5 oz grilled caribbean chicken, 1/4 c. mango salsa, 1 babybel cheese, 1/2 blueberry scone will be up for several more hours - will probably have a snack - don't know what

TODAY: B: mocha latte protein shake S: 2 c. popcorn L: chips and dip :tt2: D: 3 oz grilled caribbean chicken w/ 1/4 c. mango salsa S: 6 oz fro yo w/ chocolate will be better tomorrow!

Soooo - I unfortunaely had to get up for 2 meetings today when I was supposed to be sleeping and then come back into work. 2 - near 24hr+ days back to back with 3.5 hrs sleep in between - makes me a grumpy and unhealthy gal! B: 1 slice deli turkey meat, 1 slice deli cheddar, couple bites croissant and a choc chip cookie (lunch meeting) S: 3 oz ff plain greek yogurt w/ 1/2 papaya and 0.5 oz protein cereal L: repeat of breakfast and 1 oz multigrain cheese snacks D: will be 2.5 oz grilled carribean chicken w/ 1/3 c. mango salsa, babybel cheese (maybe) S: if I need it - same as earlier snack but only 2 oz yogurt or i have the makings of a mocha latte protein shake seems like a lot of food today!

TODAY: One of my 24 hr+ days B: mocha latte protein shake L: 2 babybel cheese, 90 cal pack special k crackers S: doritos and lite dip , scoop of tart ff fro yo D1: 2.5 oz grilled carribean chicken breast w/ 1/3 c. mango salsa, and 1/3 c. potato salad (haven't actually eaten the salad yet but will if I get hungry later) S: maybe a sf, ff jello pudding cup D2: will be a mocha latte protein shake

Ok - I hate to be technical, but as a nurse - I must. Please bare with me :thumbsup: First clear is not the term you want to be using - everyone should have 'clear' pee dehydrated or hydrated - cloudy would be the alternative which would signal a possible infection. The terms you want to use are dilute (weak in color or next to no color) or concentrated / dark in color. But to answer the question - the degree of concentration or lack there of absolutely has to do with whether you are getting enough Water in. Other things that affect your 'bodies water balance' that would cause you to be more dehydrated: excessive peeing (diuretic use), sweating - either from exercise or heat, increased alcohol or caffeine consumption (they act as diuretics), diarrhea, vomiting, increased sodium intake among other things - but these are the biggest, I will now step off of my miniscule soap box and attempt not to trip over my feet. Have a blessed day!

BAD DAY TODAY - Knew it probably would be (which kinda makes it worse) - Let's just call it Cinco de Drinko! B: mocha latte Protein shake L: skinny latte D: went on for several hours - homemade regular and mango salsa, guacamole and chips, and drinks - a cross between a mojito and a mangorita S: nonfat tart froyo w/ magic shell :cool2:

TMG - Hope you feel better! Bozzj - Welcome back - hope you had a great time! TODAY: B: mocha latte protein shake (think I could have this all the way through summer! S: 120 cal sugar free cookies w/ 1 tsp pb L: couple bites bejing beef (panda) and couple bites chicken cordon blue - actually started with this then the dogs got to it when I answered the door - oh well! S: chips and sals D: had a take on the ricotta bake (ate the inside of a homemade calzone - wasted crust (although I did eat a couple bites) but I sure liked the way it steamed the filling: ricotta, mozzarella, turkey sausage and turkey pepperoni, sliced olives, chopped onions and some sundried tomato pesto - going to be up for a while working on a project - probably going to have some nonfat tart frozen yogurt - not bad only 25 cal an ounce but the chocolate sauce is another story! :thumbup:

TODAY: B: 1/2 chicken/apple sausage link, 1/2 cinnamon streusel muffin S: skinny latte L: mandarin chicken from panda express, 1/2 spring roll - all came back so had cheese and crackers later S: snacked on cooking dinner D: 1 slice grilled flank steak, scoop of potato salad, 1/3 sm. manicotti insides, large mojito S: brownie sundae

TODAY: It's been hard _ I've been cooking for my neighbor boys who are helping me work on everything that is broken at the house - they can afford to eat bad stuff - So I've been eating some of what I cook for them - Have to go back to normal food for me! B: mocha latte Protein shake S: latte and 100 cal pack reduced fat girl scout Cookies L: 1/3 pulled pork sandwich (couple bites of bun). 1/3 c. baked Beans D: couple bites grilled sirloin (was a little tough for me), 1/2 c. macaroni and cheese and couple bites bbq roasted potatoes S: apple crisp a la mode :thumbdown:

slim-n-tn - you are very sweet! Thank you! I do love to cook and create - fortunately I get just as much, if not more joy cooking for others as I do myself - or I would be in big trouble. I'd love to help in any way I can.

pirates booty -is kinda of an organic cheetos (theres also a cheetos puff type version) you can get bags in a lot of grocery stores where they have the fancier chip items or in whole foods and stores like that - costco also carries a giant bag. I also have found individual sized packages at a trader joes out west and online - it's a lot airier than cheetos (lighter) and has a good sharp white cheddar taste - because it's so light - 1 serving (1 oz- i think it's 130 cal) is like 2-3 times the amount of product you would get from cheetos - so you don't need the whole serving (although sometimes I do eat it :thumbup:) so I usually end up eating less of something that tastes good that seems bad but really isn't They may even be baked - can't remember. LULUC- That's why I love adding the greek yogurt when I serve it (I would have traditionally added the cream) - I have also added the canned evaporated fat free milk

Yesterday: B: mocha latte protein shake S: 1 oz pirates booty, 1 baby bel cheese, peanutbutter m&m's L: 1 tbls PB, 1 babybel cheese D: (went out) chips and salsa, 1 bbq shrimp enchilada and shrimp from 2nd, 1 bite rice and 1/2 mojito - wanted all but food came too fast! S: peanut butter m&m's Today: B:mocha latte protein shake S:3 tiny sesame seed cookies (tasters from store) L: 1/2 oz deli thin slice ham, 0.7oz cheddar cheese, 1/4 avocado 1/2 a slice potato lefse (norwegian flatbread) S: not sure D: will be making chicken cordon blue w/ hasselback potatoes, steamed green beans and brownies with strawberries (having friends over for dinner - wine will be served too :thumbup:

Sorry I have been MIA - been dealing with some major household issues (water coming in through wall w/ major damage, broken dryer, broken refrigerator, broken de-humidifier, and more on top of being crazy at work - I have never really been a stress eater - but these last coupe days i have (so I only did a couple day of liquids) Wannabe1/2thewoman & Karirn - In regards to the red pepper soup - I do make it unfortunately I am really bad about measuring when I cook especially with soup - but when I was at the store today I was trying to look at oz's and and such to see if I could write it out for you - it really is VERY EASY to make (the key is I make it to taste and desired consistency) Ingredients 1 med-large onion, chopped 1 fennel bulb, chopped (opt) 1- 1lb bag baby carrots 4 cloves garlic (minced, chopped or crushed) 3 - 16.5 oz jars roasted red peppers (not in oil), chopped - save liquid 4-5 oz sun-dried tomatoes (either packed in oil, drained or the pesto) 1 large bunch fresh basil, chopped (1-2 of those clamshell plastic containers from store) 1 large plastic box chicken stock (can use broth - I prefer stock) something spicy - you can use cayenne, or powdered chipotle - my favorite is to but a small can of chipotle peppers - puree them, spoon into ice cube trays (only 1/3-1/2 full)and freeze - once frozen put into freezer ziploc bag. I then add to recipes as needed - I use 1-2 for this recipe. Splenda to taste (i usually start w/ 1/3-1/2 c.) Directions: Place the carrots into a microwave steam bag and cook as bag suggests (love these bags!), then rough chop them. While carrots steam saute the onion, garlic and fennel in a little olive oil, over med. heat till soft Add carrots, peppers, reserved pepper liquid, sundried tomatoes, basil and the stock (i start w/ 1/2 the stock - usually end up using it all and sometimes use more - I keep extra in the house) puree using an immersion/stick blender (what i do) or in batches in a blender or cuisinart - till smooth - this is where the different amounts of stock varies - dpeending on desired consistency. SALT TO TASTE - usually start w/ 1 tsp Now to serve I place 1-2 oz plain nonfat greek yogurt in the bottom of the bowl and ladle over it 3/4-1c. of soup and mix - it adds protein and makes it taste creamy then I top with grated either asiago, romano or parmesan cheese - but it's optional. I love this soup so much and all my friends request it - I actually purchase 9lb cans of the roasted red peppers online and make big batches with 1/2 and then puree and freeze the rest- this is what also makes it hard to give you my directions I hope this helps and you enjoy - let me know if you have any other questions For the broccoli soup - it's similar - same onions, garlic and carrots (same process) then buy broccoli - (usually packaged as 3 heads in store) I chop into florets and include 1/2 the stalks shopped but peeled and steam them in the microwave steam bags after the carrots (I reuse the same bag) add into pot with sauteed onion & garlic, carrots then add 1/2 stock & 1/2 canned evaporated fat free milk and puree (again amount of liquid varies upon desired consistency)- season with salt/pepper to taste, italian herbs and sometimes add 1 bag of shredded cheddar cheese.

I only partially started liquids/soft today - full force tomorrow TODAY: (24 hr+ day) B: mocha latte protein shake L: 1/2 c. garden broccoli soup w/ 2 oz greek yogurt and 1 oz. cheese mixed in S: 3/4 slice banana bread (last piece - then threw rest out) D1: mocha latte protein shake, 1 babybel cheese D2: 1 c. roasted red pepper soup w/ romano shreds S: (will be either another babybel cheese w/ some veggie straws or a chocolate pudding - not sure)