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I halve my squash, scoop out the seeds, then spritz a cookie sheet with olive oil. Then I place each half face down on the sheet and bake at 350 for 30-45 mins depending on the size of the squash. It's gorgeous under stirfry!

I make apparently the world's best buttertarts (I tend to agree...:laugh: ) Oh, I also make the best caesar salad! I'm a damn good seamstress... I make a living sewing home decor, and it's a lost art nowadays! :happy: I'm becoming really good at being fit! Practice makes perfect! :blushing: I work really hard at being a…

I believe you did the right thing - as you said, I'd want to know. Just remember, having done so, her innate reaction is going to be difficult and mixed. While she may be glad to have the info, her knee jerk reaction is to want to disbelieve you, and to be embarassed and deeply wounded all at the same time. Of course this…

"At Last" by Etta James... Classic!:heart: Played right after we walked into the field to "Mrs. Robinson" - obviously my now married last name! :drinker:

Mine's coffee too!:drinker: although... Popcorn is steadily climbing my needs list! :laugh:

I know the feeling completely, I had this breakdown a few days ago!!!:noway: Likely it's a cyclical thing - us lucky women, but don't forget also... restaurant eating, even the healthy stuff can contain far more sodium than in a home regimen, which will encourage water retention, right? Don't panic - give it a few days,…

Kim / Kimber... you look great! I've lost just under 20 lbs so far, and would love to lose another 12 or so, but seem to have hit a plateau! Did you encounter this at all? I ask because we look to have the approximate same weight loss goals... Any advice would be appreciated! Jill

With all that to deal with, consider it a mental break to eat whatever! Having a child in pain is the hardest thing in the world, and you need extra emotional bolstering for that! Don't worry about one day a little out of the norm... All the best to your boy - illness in children is unfair in my opinion! I hope they get…

Well, I met my hubby of 6 years online, and it was bliss...:heart: Except that he lived across the country from me!:noway: I told him I would never move in with him unless there was serious dedication and commitment - in other words unless we were engaged at the very least. So that's how it all went down! He proposed,…

Hey Sis! I'm so glad you decided to check out MFP! It's fun, and it's somewhere or someone to be answerable to at the end of the day on your eating and exercise behaviours... and yet, all the while the only one you're still accountable is yourself, which is the only way this works, right? It's fun, and there's so many…

Well I grew up with a father that called us almost anything other than our legitimate names...lol I was known as soooo many things, and since my first name is Jill, they all centered around that. Let's see... There was: Jiller Jiller Pixie-Dixie Jiller Pix Jilly and the one where that spawned my screename: Jiller Meriller

Well, I am exactly the same as you... I'm known as the burger girl! LOL AND I'm a carb addict through and through... savoury treats over sweet anyday! I guess it's a mindset switch, because I really crave salad now if I don't eat it regularly! I try to set myself up for success in advance, like someone else mentioned…

Thanks! I didn't intend for it to be so deep, but that's what flowed! Aha moments and appreciative reflections are the order of the day for me I guess... :flowerforyou: I'll just add one more thing though... When I was younger, there used to be kids playing outside all the time - riding bikes, jumping rope, playing tag,…

Were you at the mall? Quinte mall has the Pita Pizzazz restaurant and it's really good - I had a grilled chicken caesar salad wrap thingy, and it was huge! Just a flat bread filled with grilled chicken and mostly lettuce and veggies - might still have been more calories than I'd care to eat in a meal generally, but for…

When I was younger... ...I thought 35 was old, now I'm staring down the barrel of my 35th birthday, and I'm starting to feel content in my stride - AND I feel just as young as I was at 21 (now that I'm working out) hehe :laugh: ...I didn't realize the self sacrifice my mother made for us as exactly that - she always served…

I do the exact same thing! If you're too restrictive with your diet, I believe your setting yourself up for failure... I use the word diet as an 'eating lifestyle' vs. "DIET" because we all know that they don't work, and overly restricting yourself is exactly why... You've got it right in my opinion! Long term success in…

I like to do the oatmeal breakfast too, when I'm being good and actually eat breakfast... So bad for that! When I do though, I cut up apple into small bits, and sprinkle cinnamon for some flavour. I've posted this before, but incase anyone hasn't seen it, it's really good! The apple adds sweetness and the cinnamon a burst…

Well, I breastfed all 3 of mine, the last until about 5 months ago, and they did NOT return to full volume - unfortunately. This is why you hear women say "she's got nice perky ones, but she hasn't had kids - yet" Sorry, doesn't really seem fair, but I'm being completely honest here! Also, I should add, I just had…

Whoop Whoop!!! :drinker: Congratulations - What a major accomplishment!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

"I am a Security consultant and member of the security team for Samaritan's Purse International." Samaritan's Purse organizes the Shoebox donation ministry don't they? We've done that a couple Christmases...

Haven't yet, but god knows I'd love to! I'm a country music lover from way back, but I haven't been able to convert the hubby yet! When is it?

So Peej... Are you going to the Tragically Hip concert on June 21st in Zwick's Park?

Nice! Well maybe we should make a lunch date sometime! My parents are new residents of Stirling, and I've been in Picton now for almost 5 years. Prior to that I was in Toronto for 2 years, and before that, I grew up in Vernon BC. Are you from Frankford, or a transplant? I'm cottage bound for the weekend, in Waupoos, or I…

Canucks Rock!!! :drinker: Wow, I didn't realize you quit smoking too!!! Good for you! :flowerforyou: It's been 6 years this November since I quit, so I relate... You're in Frankford ON???? I'm in PICTON!!! LMAO - small world, eh? (see true canuck) BTW, easier said than done, but my advice is: do not hold one, do not put…

Congratulations girl!!! It's a huge feat losing that much, I know - almost there! Keep on the positive momentum! BTW... congrats on your little man! :heart: He's adorable, I peeked at your pics... In my opinion, truly no accomplishment bigger or better than becoming/being a Mom! :flowerforyou:

OMG THANK YOU!!! I'm so excited about this... I've been doing interval training on the treadmill, but I'm completely intimidated about jogging at length - AND outside! LOL Silly, I know... but this is exactly what I've been looking for! Guess who's bringing their running shoes to the cottage this weekend??? Thanks…

So I've noticed an interesting thing... When I started at MFP I was 151 lbs. :blushing: I always made excuses to myself saying I was big busted, and a lot of weight was due to that, or I'm big boned. I was never really being honest with myself, because in all photos, I looked bigger than I thought I was; but the whole "the…

Anyone notice how the middle class is dwindling away - and politicians don't seem to give a damn??? I'm Canadian, but we're in the same boat as you guys with inflation.:drinker: And why exactly are they spewing BS about there not being any real inflation??? Who do they think they're kidding??? Prices for everything is…

Thanks Mike - Thought I had it! But no... that little x again I'll just keep tryin' :laugh:

Hi again First off - I LOVE THIS SITE!!! :drinker: Secondly, I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed with technology, but I'm sure I'm doing it right...:tongue: I'm using Windows XP via Internet Explorer. :flowerforyou: