[jaani]

Originally Posted by vanillawafer

http://www.islamicaweb.com/forums/me...blog-roll.html

It was under member discussions

Thank you!!!

~j

[Salika]

Originally Posted by PhDGirl

I got it from the library. It's a low-GI plan so not really anything new or earth-shattering, but has an emphasis on whole foods, cutting out junk etc. Your library probably has it so it's probably worth reading.

Oh that's it? That's pretty much what I do now *waits for abs to magically appear*

[Salika]

Ikea... are you guys talking about the furniture store?

Oh, funny joke hubz made:

We were takling about essential fatty acids and he was like "If I eat those chocolates these folks brought for us, I'm going to become a fatty acid"

I'm going to start saying that.. "I'm such a fatty acid"

[thejellymill]

Damn, people. What's with the snide and catty comments? Lighten up with the Angelina Jolie/celeb thing. I didn't even start the conversation nor was I the first (or even second) to comment on how skinny Angelina is. I was just putting in my two cents like everybody else. But I guess that's fph for ya

Originally Posted by Asvi

not everyone is blessed w/a perfect body, i've always been super thin and gaining weight has always been my issue. funny thing is that when i do gain weight, it goes to my belly and people think i'm pregnant.

lol. I can thank my dad for my flat stomach, it stays even if I gain 20 lbs. It's my arms and uhh..caboose-area...that take the brunt of it...

Originally Posted by Salika

I love sitting in the back in class (which is where I am now) and I can see that most people are not paying attention as I can see what everyone is *really* doing on their laptops

hahhaaha yea. It's really distracting sometimes and I end up paying more attention the laptops instead of the professor.. that's why I try to sit in front more often

[thejellymill]

Originally Posted by Salika

Oh, funny joke hubz made:

We were takling about essential fatty acids and he was like "If I eat those chocolates these folks brought for us, I'm going to become a fatty acid"

I'm going to start saying that.. "I'm such a fatty acid"

Originally Posted by Salika

Oh that's it? That's pretty much what I do now *waits for abs to magically appear*

You and your husband-fiance-man are so cute and funny.

[sumiyia]

Originally Posted by Salika

Ikea... are you guys talking about the furniture store?

Oh, funny joke hubz made:

We were takling about essential fatty acids and he was like "If I eat those chocolates these folks brought for us, I'm going to become a fatty acid"

I'm going to start saying that.. "I'm such a fatty acid"

yea ikea... they have a food court sort of thing near the registers... and their frozen yogurt is the bestest...

and you and mr. salika are adorable, masha'allah... hahaha i'm still laughing at zorro..

[jaani]

Sal, I'm still thinking about that zorro story......it was just too cute!

~j

[moonlightrose]

Ikea also has cinnamon rolls and amazing imported chocolates

[zakk]

I know this sounds relatively minor, but please make dua that they will allow me to keep my library priviliges in the city that I used to live in even though I don't live there anymore.

The library system in my current city is dumb. I like the old one better. I know my new city library lets you have a card if you live anywhere in CA, I hope that's the policy of the old library as well. I think it is, but I'm not sure. And I so do not want to lie about where I live.

[DramaRani]

Originally Posted by PhDGirl

A little different. I tried South Beach a few years ago, but I found Phase One very restrictive, especially since I work out a lot. Here's the website:

The Abs Diet Home Page

The book I got from the library was specific to women though.

DramaRani, for the shower, can you just bring a fancy dupatta or something to wear as a shawl and dress it up? And also bring some big earrings and change your shoes?

I did South Beach religiously for a while, but I fell off the bandwagon when my sister moved to away. She prepared everything for me. Hahaha. Anyway, I can't do P1. I don't think I'm that disciplined. Someone else mentioned The Abs Diet thing to me before including Sally, but I never got around to getting the book. I will probably get it from the library, if I like it, I'll order myself a copy, iA.

Yeah, I was planning on wearing flats to the bbq so I will be bringing sandals along. I'll just have to pull out all of the stops with the accessories!

Originally Posted by Sugarcore

DramaRani: Maybe you could borrow a long dress from someone? Or just wear the long skirt, that sounds okay to me!

I think I'm just going to rock the skirt. I'm not buying a dress for this. I mean its not MY baby shower .

Originally Posted by Asvi

DRAMA: you can buy a dress, wear it and return it..hehe
you can try at marshalls, tj maxx or ross. usually they have dresses for reasonable prices.

LOL you're so crazy! I'll check out Ross and stuff tomorrow, iA. I do need a top.

Originally Posted by thejellymill

Damn, people. What's with the snide and catty comments? Lighten up with the Angelina Jolie/celeb thing. I didn't even start the conversation nor was I the first (or even second) to comment on how skinny Angelina is. I was just putting in my two cents like everybody else. But I guess that's fph for ya

I don't think it matters who started what or when it was stated. The same way you find people's comments to be "snide" and "catty", they may have found your comments to be "rude" and "insensitive". And the same way you're sharing your 2 cents now, they shared their two cents too. Anyway, we can discuss this further on AIM or via PM if you want .

[DramaRani]

Originally Posted by zakk

I know this sounds relatively minor, but please make dua that they will allow me to keep my library priviliges in the city that I used to live in even though I don't live there anymore.

The library system in my current city is dumb. I like the old one better. I know my new city library lets you have a card if you live anywhere in CA, I hope that's the policy of the old library as well. I think it is, but I'm not sure. And I so do not want to lie about where I live.

Do you still have your old library card?

[zakk]

yes I do. but there is a "check address" hold on it... I THINK because when we registered Madiha for the summer reading club I put my current city. Now, I don't know if they want to just update the address or they have a problem with me living in my current city... which would be weird because they don't even ask for proof of address when you sign up for a card.... I'm thinking it will be okay inshaAllah, just make dua because that library is seriously awesome.

edit: I just noticed the hold when I tried to request a book online.

[DramaRani]

Originally Posted by zakk

yes I do. but there is a "check address" hold on it... because when we registered Madiha for the summer reading club I put my current city. Now, I don't know if they want to just update the address or they have a problem with me living in my current city... which would be weird because they don't even ask for proof of address when you sign up for a card.... I'm thinking it will be okay inshaAllah, just make dua because that library is seriously awesome.

Personally, I don't think it'll be a problem. One of my classmates lived in another county, but went to school with me in Baltimore County. She was able to obtain a library card in B'more County and check out books with no problem. Hopefully it's like that in your area too, iA .

[Salika]

Originally Posted by thejellymill

You and your husband-fiance-man are so cute and funny.

Boo I can't rep you

About South Beach.. the point whole of phase 1 is to get rid of your carb cravings and undo any insulin resistence you may have. I did the same thing just following a low glycemic index. So ya, if you find it too hard, just try low GI instead and see if that does the trick.