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I meant to call this post “Looking for SHIFTWORK friends”... not “work” friends, but I can’t fogure out how to change it!

I'll jump on this band wagon!!!! I like to loose 28lbs (I know this won't happen in one month, but I could use a kick start!) Weight: I've lost none... I've GAINED it

The only way I can manage it is to pack my lunches the same as if I were working day shift. My trainer/nutrition councillor said that as long as you are awake, your body needs food at LEAST every 4hrs. It doesn't matter if you've eaten all day before your shift. The body is awake: feed it. She said you need to feed the…

I'm a 12hr shift working nurse. The flip-flop rotation schedule is a killer! So hard to keep logging on the flop... Hard to do much of anything on the flop. Feels like the worst hangover ever... 16years later, and it still feels the same. I do keep trying though! I fall off the wagon, but I seem to always manage to climb…

Try this version... I am eating it right now and LOVING IT!!! (Yes... It actually tastes good, unlike many other of the recipes!!!)I made a curry version, but easier to follow than the one listed here. I put my 5cups of low sodium chicken broth to boil, then added the cabbage right away (I find the cabbage is always under…

I followed it and had great results! Day two sucked... But then you get the potato and all is well again! ;D Fruit days are satisfying because of the natural sugar... Bananas are fun, and I made a DELICIOUS banana shake with a spoon of unsweetened cocoa in it... Then you start eating meats again and feel like a normal…

I started week 2 yesterday... For me not quite as good as week 1, but it will get better... I think it's an issue of improper form on some moves... Can't quite do them, which makes it hard to push the effort! That push-up thing with bringing your leg up to the side to your shoulder SUCKS!!!! Haha!!!! I will stick with it…

I wanna FIT better in skinny jeans... But I HATE them!!! Haha!!! ;P

5:30 pacific for me too! .... Just that its in Newfoundland time...;D (that would be NOON here!!!)

Check this out... I'm lactose intolerant, and there are some cheeses that are ok... Just leave off the sour cream... Or keep it minimal... :) http://www.livestrong.com/article/275494-what-cheeses-are-lactose-free/ Goat cheese is Totally ok!!! Mmmmm..... :)

All this talk of beer and waffles is making me want beer and waffles!!! Damn you all !!! ;P Seriously though... You worked hard all week, probably banked a few extra points... You don't do it on a regular basis... You'll be FINE!!! You might be "puffy" for a day or so, but drink lots of water and flush that **** out...…

I KNOW!!! I cook amazing meals, and my husband still has a million calories left... I have to portion mine and stick to it!!! Sooooo not fair!!! And while I have NO PROBLEM poppin' a squat behind a tree, it gets COLD on the *kitten* during winter months... I do NOT, however, envy the morning wood the poor buggers have to…

I sent it to a girl I work with: Her response: "down for what? ... And of course!" She will probably come up with something good, and I'll be the accomplice! Haha!

Hilarious! I also saw a similar thing in Massachusetts, Salem I think... liquor store call "Bunghole liquors" (apparently, a 'bunghole' is the small opening in the barrell cask that liquors used to be held in... right...) Hahah!!

There's a town called *kitten*, not far from me... and best of all: they have a *kitten* TRADING POST!!! bahaha!!! I do have pix, but am at work and can't upload it... DAMNIT!!! ;P

Peek at some of my diary days. I also have the base intake set at 1420 cal without exercise... (ignore my wine... Haha!) I eat yogurt and almonds all the time. Perfect snacks! I went to the bulk barn and bought raw whole almonds and sat at the table afterwards and made little Saran wrapped packs of 15 almonds each... 104…

I know... This WORKS! We've all seen it with our own eyes! So, why... Oh why... Do we ever quit??????? Silly us!

I think what she means is, when we click on your icon it has NOTHING about you listed... When you click on mine, or most of theirs, it will show a little about ourselves... Why we want to do this, a simple picture, and an idea of us... Who are you going to see on your daily thread??? Everyone loves encouragement, are you…

I too, am a "fat greasy slob" .. Way to make us feel bad!!! I hate those stupid things... You look fine to me!!! I think I look fine too... Got a few pounds to loose for vacay bikinis but who doesn't??? WE ARE STRONG!!! :tongue:

One assignment I was on had breakfast pizza at a near by gas station, and after my night shift I would go get a slice and some beer... Imagine logging THAT for breakfast! Haha... The looks I'd get in the cash line at 8am were bad enough... The attendant would pick up for me and say "it's her evening!!!" hahaha! No, I have…

Haha! Cute... But guess what... Once you graduate, you will then be the overwhelmed registered nurse... You're gonna want THREE cups a day!!! Hahaha!!! I'm teasing.... We do need our coffe, but it's the best job in the world! I cannot imagine doing anything else! Good luck to you!

Just get the coffee itself flavored. They are sugar free! I have a keurig, and it totally = LOVE! I have favors, yet my husband has his extra bold! Back on topic... Who in the world could give up coffee all together? I don't think it will ever happen for me, but this is an interesting read... I am curious to know! :)

My schedule is gross.. Pretty much days/night/days/nights.. I try to sleep in until 11 on the first night and meal one will be lunch time... Right up until the midnight lunch... Then my next break I put that on onto the next days meals... I also will sleep all day... Or at least till 330 when my two 80 lb dogs say "GET UP…

Allrecipes.com is an AWESOME place to start!!! There is a tab you can click on for "ingredients" and type in items you like or have on hand... You can also type in things you dislike or dont want included in the recipe... You wouldn't believe the amazing easy recipes I have found!!! I open my fridge and select "chicken,…

I have this one in the pot right now... It smells soooooo good!!! I added all the ingredients in the "recipe" calorie counter and it supposedly serves five... That makes it only 211 calories per serving... I can't wait to eat it!!! http://www.familycrockpotrecipes.com/ChickenPotatoCurry.html

Well, for the most part all I can see is a face in our little icons... So... You all really DO have pretty faces!!! ;P ... And for the few exceptions of pictures I guess I have to say "you have pretty boobs?" Haha!!! I always just feel thankful for my pretty face because even when I gain some weight and get all upset with…

So cool to see people from EVERYWHERE! I'm currently in St. John's, Newfoundland... Canada ( I lived in the states for 7 years and most had no idea where Newfoundland was... Haha)

Woo Hoo!!! I had read a few posts and had fastforwarded to level 2 to see what it was all about... I was super scared!!! How in the world would I do those walking pushups when I couldn't get past the modified ones in level 1??? Guess I never really tried... cause I DID IT!!! All the way... my heart rate was through the…

I do mine in the evenings before going in to work the night shift... today is day 10 for me as well. I too am only able to do the modified push-ups but can go way down with the squats and have even upped some of the exercises to 8lb weights!!! It's really kicking my butt!!! I fast-forwarded to level 2 and 3 to see what's…

day 5 complete!!! self-inflicted pain almost made me say NO... I've been on vacation forever it seems and am back to work tonight. To celebrate the last day, we were extremely bad with our diet last night and I must have drank 10 glasses of wine!!! Despite the hangover, I sucked it up and gave myself the punishment I…