Connie
| posted 6-Nov-2011 9:37pm
We lost, but a great game. Can't walk tomorrow. It will be dark when I get home. But after that, for the rest of the week I'll be out there. Night all. |
Debbie M.
| posted 7-Nov-2011 10:53am
I NEED to walk today but my energy is better spent on raking leaves. |
Bronwyn
| posted 7-Nov-2011 1:47pm
Raking leaves is a fabulous work out......go for it! Did I tell you I started an osteoporosis fitness class on Tuesday and Thursdays. I won't even record it as it isn't going to be a major fat burner........I do feel young however  I am sure I am quite a bit younger than the others in the class...except the instructor. |
Debbie M.
| posted 8-Nov-2011 2:47pm
Wonderful Bronwyn! I am so happy for you. You know they will not let you do anything that will be detrimental to your physical health. Good for you! That is just what you need. Let us know how it goes. |
Debbie M.
| posted 9-Nov-2011 8:12am
Ed, how are you doing?
Its nice here but temps expected to drop today. Still cleaning up leaves.
I hear my office is going to have a weight loss competition starting at the new year mark. The rules are in the planning stage now. I wonder how this is going to go? It can't hurt to have suppose at work too. And where there is money involved, it might just help!Have you ever been involved in a competition at work? How did it work out? |
Connie
| posted 9-Nov-2011 9:01am
I haven't walked since Sunday. I'm going to try and squeeze it in today, but if I can't, I wont stress about it. Tomorrow for sure. I spent the last two days with the lady I work for and today with MIL. After today, I'm open the rest of the week. The class sounds wonderful Bronwyn. And so good for you. I don't know how I would do in a weight loss competition. I would be wonderful to win something like that. |
Anonymous
| posted 9-Nov-2011 9:52am
when our pastor was diagnosed with diabetes, our church decided to have a weight-lossathon. Some have stuck with it, some have not. I, myself, have lost 12 pounds. Ive lost the same 4 pounds 3 times. That makes 12 pounds! Ha Ha |
Debbie M.
| posted 9-Nov-2011 1:15pm
lol Well in that case I have lost 30 pounds. The same 5 pounds 5 times over. Rats, if only................ |
Debbie M.
| posted 11-Nov-2011 4:04am
Now I see at work they are having a contest to see who can maintain their weight from Nov 22 to Jan 4th. They say the average American gains 5 to 7 pounds during the holidays. For this contest you can loose, of course, but if you gain you lose your 5 dollar entry fee and the chance to win the money in the pot. |
Debbie M.
| posted 11-Nov-2011 9:55am
Happy 11-11-11 everyone!
OK, so today is the day I go to the surprise party for my friend Tami. There will be people there that have not seen me in 25 years. I am trying to comfort myself and fool myself into thinking it does not matter what anyone else thinks of me.(I'm 50 pounds heavier than they will remember)I have an amazing life. 4 wonderful kids and a husband who adores me and whom I adore. So I have to just tell myself~what other people think of me is none of my business. Right? :o) |
K10
| posted 11-Nov-2011 6:52pm
Debbie: Being healthy is important, but the other blessings in your life are more important than what others think about you. I imagine there are quite a few people that will be there that feel the same way that you do. I hope you have a wonderful time.
I have committed to helping a family do some range of motion and physical therapy exercises with their brain injured son on Mondays. This nearly 19 year boy walked into the hospital nine months ago with strep throat and now has a severe brain injury. Too much pain medicine was given to him after his spinal tap. Doctors think that his brain was without oxygen for about 20 minutes. I don't want to give his name due to pending litigation, but if you all would lift up G in your prayers that he will have complete restoration I would really appreciate it. Thanks.
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Debbie M.
| posted 12-Nov-2011 12:04am
The party was fabulous. There was only one person that was from my past. She was wonderfully thin, but she had more wrinkles! I liked what I was wearing and my husband paid lots of attention to me. It was a good day. Good night. |
K10
| posted 12-Nov-2011 12:01pm
Debbie: I am so glad you had fun. |
bronwyn
| posted 12-Nov-2011 4:52pm
glad the party went well Debbie
K10, I am so sorry to hear about the 19 year old boy, I love how giving and caring you are to be devoting your time to help him......my word, strep throat and then ssevere brain damage. It is so scary what things can go wrong medically. |
Debbie M.
| posted 12-Nov-2011 9:09pm
THAT IS scarey. |
Debbie M.
| posted 13-Nov-2011 12:22pm
My whole family and I raked leaves today and I hurt so bad I had to take 3 Advil. I'm so glad to have all that help. 12 hands are better than 2. Thanks family. That was a LOT of calories burned, at least. |
Anonymous
| posted 14-Nov-2011 9:51am
that is why I bought a mulching mower...
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Debbie M.
| posted 14-Nov-2011 12:44pm
My daughter was invited to her friends 16th birthday party. Wanna know what they did? They were picked up from high school (they are 10th graders)in a LandRover Limo with a butterfly door. Yea, lots of attention there! Then drove around for an hour where they were dropped off at a Chuckey Cheeses where they played for 4 hours. Heh, go figure! |
Bronwyn
| posted 14-Nov-2011 1:19pm
hmmmmm.....limo and chuckey cheese......interesting combination. That may have been the first and only limo to ever pull up in front of a Chuckey Cheese |
Debbie M.
| posted 14-Nov-2011 1:49pm
I was surprised, such an innocent activity. They all had fun and yes, the mouse sang with them! HA! |
K10
| posted 15-Nov-2011 1:58am
Worked with G today. I know this is going to be a blessing. G seemed more alert just since last week. God is good.
Debbie: I love when kids have innocent fun.
Oldest is having a bunion removed on Friday. Please pray the surgery and recovery go well. I can tell she is nervous by how she has been acting. Can you say "moody"?
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Debbie M.
| posted 15-Nov-2011 10:30am
Goog Job K10 working with G. He is in our prayers. |
Debbie M.
| posted 15-Nov-2011 8:28pm
Of course your daughter too. |
Connie
| posted 16-Nov-2011 7:55pm
Hi gang. I'm staying busy and really stressing about things. I've noticed when I 'm stressed, I tend to hide from things. I'm finding it harder to keep up with things and have a good attitude. I'm looking forward to tomorrow though...a day at home. Good luck to everyone in all your endeavors. |
Debbie M.
| posted 17-Nov-2011 8:48am
I'm sorrry you are feeling frazzled Connie. Try to relax and calm down. Remember, all you can do is all you can do. |
Bronwyn
| posted 18-Nov-2011 1:07am
Hey Connie what is going on? You need to think about yourself here a bit and let people know that there is a limit to what you can do. |
Debbie M.
| posted 18-Nov-2011 8:13am
Connie did you rejuvinate? I hope you are feeling better.
I have back slid again but am getting back on my feet from a crazy week of business and illness. Off for a walk and logging food on myfitness pal.
Be well my friends!! |
Lynn
| posted 22-Nov-2011 12:33pm
Hi All, looks like the holiday has kidnapped everyone.
Still holding at minus 50 lbs. and that's my plan for this "season of eating". If I can just maintain until the new year, that will be a huge success for me. Most years I end up 7-10 lbs heavier. So maintenance it is -- anyone else with me on this?
Wishing all of you a safe and peaceful Thanksgiving. I am VERY thankful to have this site and all you great folks who make it such a safe place to be.
Take care and hopefully there will be postings after Thursday. |
Debbie M.
| posted 22-Nov-2011 1:45pm
Hi Lynn, I have already gained. :( I'm totally depressed about it. I weighed 199 this AM. I was down to 193 for a while. (Connie is going to be so mad at me.) If I can hold and not gain anymore that will be huge for me too. I'm completely discusted with myself at the moment.
Tomorrow is the 1 year anniversary of losing my puppy. I havent brought it up to anyone yet because I though I would just suck it up and bear it myself but maybe thats the reason I've gained. Maybe I've been soothing myself with food.
I just have to remember food is not my friend. |
Lynn
| posted 22-Nov-2011 3:11pm
Oh Debbie, it really is hard, isn't it? I, too, am an emotional eater, so any excuse is good enough. I've been trying really hard to come up with alternatives to food, such as talking my feelings out with someone I trust (currently a great therapist I've started seeing). It seems to help, as well as being as mindful as I can with every bite that goes in my mouth. I'm far from perfect, but it's really baby steps forward (and sometimes backward).
Don't give up. From all that I've read about your ups and downs, I think you should feel good about the progress you have made. Yeah, 199 isn't great, especially compared to 193, but you can get back down again. Maybe not this week, or even the next, but each step forward is success. Take a walk, take a shower, brush your teeth (a great one for me), call a friend, or just cry about the unfairness of the whole thing. Then, move on. Wallowing and self-pity are very dangerous for me, because I isolate myself and begin that slippery slide into the cookie jar (literally!).
Hang in and keep posting. We're all listening. |
Debbie M.
| posted 23-Nov-2011 1:21pm
Thanks Lynn for the support. I'm feeling better today. Bloat and puffiness are my curse of the moment though. I hope to be more myself in a couple days.
I wish I could find a good therapist. I really don't have too many friends left. They are so busy with work and family.
Off to brush my teeth. Food is not my friend. Keep swimming.
I think it comes down to valueing ourselves. Being a bit selfish and taking care of us first. Thats hard to do. I'll keep working on it. |
Debbie M.
| posted 23-Nov-2011 4:14pm
Happy Thanksgiving everyone. |
jenny
| posted 24-Nov-2011 4:22pm
On special occassions are you aload to have a sugary dessert or can this cause a relapse?
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annie
| posted 24-Nov-2011 4:28pm
YES BUT IT CAN CAUSE A RELAPSE AND MAYBE IF YOU DO NOT IT CAN CAUSE A BINGE HARD TO TELL ITS JUST A BALANCING ACT. HANG IN THERE AN YOU WILL SUCCESSED ONE DAY AT A TIME. HAPPY TURKEY DAY TO YOU ALL. |
annie
| posted 24-Nov-2011 4:33pm
Thanks Annie for your fast response and encouragement. Happy Thanksgiving to you!!! |
annie
| posted 24-Nov-2011 8:59pm
JENNY YOU ARE SUPPOSE TO PUT YOUR NAME IN THE NAME SPOT NOT THE ONE YOU ARE TALKING TO. THANKS AND GOOD DIETING ONE MEAL AT A TIME . |
K10
| posted 25-Nov-2011 1:26pm
Happy day after Thanksgiving.
Debbie: A year already for your little pup. I am sorry. I know how special she was to you.
I made a gluten free cornbread stuffing yesterday for my daughter. It could have stood somemore seasonings, but it was a good first try. I also made a gluten free green bean casserole. Using GF cream of mushroom soup, from Target and Maui Onion potato chips instead of the fried onions. These aren't NF, but they are GF.
We went to Walmart at Midnight and we got what we wanted. $20 digital frames.
I am looking forward to decorating this year. We didn't last year because our decorations were buried in the back of the garage from our move.
Hubby's bday is tomorrow, any ideas for dinner?
Have a wonderful weekend. |
Debbie M.
| posted 25-Nov-2011 9:17pm
Happy Birthday K10's husband!
Rib eye steaks and paked potatos.
My 11 year old bugged me into getting out my wedding dress. She tried it on and looked so cute. I tried to try it on and couldn't get it zipped one inch. |
Debbie M.
| posted 26-Nov-2011 10:17pm
Do you guys have good support at home? Or are you on your own? I was talking all day about what my clories were and what I was going to eat. Then in the evenng when it came to having something that I did not plan, no one said anything. When I aske dmy husband later why he did not say anything I just got a Non-answer. My feelings are hurt. I know I have to be responsible for me but I don't understand the lack of support. |
Connie
| posted 27-Nov-2011 12:00pm
Morning ladies. This holiday has been a blur. MIL fell, twice. We have been at her house and the emergency room constantly for a week. I managed to prepare a great Thanksgiving meal, but was too exhausted to set a holiday table, so we ate in the living room. My weight is at an all time high I'm sure. I haven't weighed, but the mirror and clothes don't lie. Today is another challenge, MIL is being very difficult. Everyone here is stressed and there is no way out of it. This too shall pass. Otherwise, I'm pleasantly plump and fine! |
Anonymous
| posted 27-Nov-2011 2:36pm
I always say, I am not fat, I am fluffy!
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Debbie M.
| posted 27-Nov-2011 6:54pm
My mom told me I was fluffy when I weighed 135 pounds. I thought I was skinnny then. I wish I was fluffy now. |
Connie
| posted 28-Nov-2011 3:49pm
I made it to the store, picked up some bananas and cashews. Time to chug some water. |
K10
| posted 28-Nov-2011 6:31pm
Connie: So sorry about your MIL and how hectic things have been. You have been so good to her.
I am more than fluffy, but I am not ready to give up things yet.
My friend is going to do the Medifast diet with her sister. She asked me what I thought about it, and I think it is a "waist" :) of money. I didn't tell her that, but I did tell her all I know about it is that people put the weight back on. I think when she gets her stuff I am going to start working really hard at being committed and see who loses more. Is that wrong? I told hubby about it and he said he wanted that for his birthday. I told him I wouldn't buy that for him. We went recliner shopping and we didn't find one he liked.
I can't believe December is almost here. I decorated yesterday and my back has been bothering me all week. Decorating didn't help. I had to cancel helping G today due to my back and the fact that we have illness in the house. He can't get sick and his mom whom is fighting cancer can't afford it either.
Have a great evening.
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Bronwyn
| posted 28-Nov-2011 10:25pm
Okay K10 how in the world do you do that adorable heart I agree with you on the Medifast thing......it isn't changing your habits how can it last?
Connie it sounds like your MIL should be in a senior citizens home......would the family look into that? It would be better for her and you as well.
Connie it is so easy to fall into old patterns and gain weight. I am fighting to just keep my head above water....and over eating too many days to lose anymore. I really want to get back into the game.
Debbie you know you weren't fluffy at 135....your Mother's statement was wrong  and not helpful for your body image. I have some of that kind of stuff as well to deal with....we have to let it go!
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K10
| posted 29-Nov-2011 12:16am
Hi Bronwyn. How are you?
To make the heart, use this symbol < and then add the 3 right next to it. I didn't know it would actually turn out as a red heart. |
Anonymous
| posted 29-Nov-2011 9:51am
Let's see if it works- nope. |
Anonymous
| posted 29-Nov-2011 9:52am
HEY! IT DID WORK!!! |
Connie
| posted 29-Nov-2011 10:21am
Morning ladies. Ok, I'm only one day into NFNS and I feel on top of the world!!! I have to find the determination to keep this up, even when my life get's hectic. MIL refuses to leave her house. She can be a handful. K10, your post gave me some perspective. Some people really have struggles.
Decorating! I need to get rested up for that. I made some roasted red pepper and tomato soup and added some left over roast to it. It was so good! The roast recipe was amazing. It didn't use onion soup mix, I really can't eat that even one more time! I'll have it again tonight while everyone else has pizza. Go me! We had snow last night and luckily it's wet and rainish, so no road issues. Lot's to do today...actually the rest of the week is going to be busy busy busy. I'll carry my banana's and small bag of cashews wherever I go.
I'm going to try and make a heart. |
Connie
| posted 29-Nov-2011 2:40pm
I'm drinking my water! |
Hilda
| posted 29-Nov-2011 8:40pm
Have been reading all the posts since I was on here last. I was down to 165 my lowest for the wedding in Sept. and after the Halloween candy and Thanksgiving I was 171, so I started myfitnesspal.com again. I truly believe it is the answer-combined with no sugar no flour. You just need to say you want to lose one pound a week. I am amazed at all the food that is on the database. I am drinking cold water like crazy these past 2 days to detox! I miss the Dr. Gott column in the paper. I had steamed brocolli with asiago shredded cheese melted on it for lunch. I need to go to Aldi for frozen asparagus. I would love to have the gluten free dressing recipe. My mom and daughter have Celiac disease. That has been the hardest part of my mom being in the nursing home. The CNA's have no idea what gluten is. We are constantly checking her tray and finding things she can't have. Very frustrating.
I have had a better year in real estate, surprisingly. I have been trying to get a short sale closed since July with US Bank. I am lucky I have a patient buyer. I am still in my size 12 pants, but no longer have to dry them in the dryer to shrink them. There for a while they had stretched out too big. I am still wearing the East 5th no waist, no pocket style that zips on the side. I think they are more slenderizing. From JC Penney. I felt so good at 165. Not sure why I felt I had to take a little vacation from eating right. I think it was a letdown to be over all the wedding celebrating. I also realized I had started drinking wine too often at friends' homes, and then got into buying it myself. Too many calories and not enough exercise to burn them off. That's why I like the myfitnesspal so much. I only put in that I do one 30 min workout a week.
I have not felt well lately, and I am sure it is due to the sugar and flour in my system- so I am cutting it out as much as possible in December. I ate out too much in November, too. I will have to stick to my Ryan's regimen of collard greens, cabbage, broccoli and baked fish when I meet someone for lunch. |
Hilda
| posted 29-Nov-2011 8:41pm
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Hilda
| posted 29-Nov-2011 8:42pm
Had to try making the heart! |
Connie
| posted 29-Nov-2011 9:01pm
Too much food for me! I look forward to cutting back. |
Bronwyn
| posted 30-Nov-2011 2:48am
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K10
| posted 30-Nov-2011 3:07am
I all of the 's. This has been fun. When I get on the wagon this coming week, I am going to probably just do gluten free. I will also pay attention to added sugar as well, but I think the gluten is what has really had me gain weight. I was eating a huge salad at dinner and sometimes lunch and that left very little room for too much meat or sides. I am still making my own Ranch dressing. I really want to have a few pounds off before our vacation in February.
Good night all. |
Bronwyn
| posted 30-Nov-2011 3:34am
K10 I was reading some reviews on a book called "Wheat Belly"....kind of interesting and certainly extolls the virtues of staying away from gluten |
Debbie M.
| posted 30-Nov-2011 12:25pm
nice word, extolls |
Debbie M.
| posted 30-Nov-2011 12:29pm
I wonder if I have a wheat belly. Sometimes I get so bloated from things I eat. But I have not paid attention enought to realize what is causing it. I know when I don't eat flour and sugar I am not bloated but that is so general. I wonder if it is more specific.
It takes such a toll on family that takes care of the older generation. It is the right thing to do but there is a limit. Everyone has to decide when they reach their limit. |
K10
| posted 30-Nov-2011 2:02pm
Debbie: I had very few issues with my belly when being consistent with NFNS. I still would get bothered by the Ezekiel bread and oatmeal at times. When I was eating gluten-free, even though I was having flour (rice flour, etc) I had even less of an issue. I think gluten-free is the way I may need to be. It is everywhere. Soy sauce has gluten in it. Fortunately, it is much easier now than it has ever been to be gluten-free.
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Debbie M.
| posted 30-Nov-2011 5:35pm
I do see a lot of products at the market that are labled gluten-free. |
K10
| posted 30-Nov-2011 6:11pm
My back was feeling a little better until I went to the store. UUGGH. My left hand was so asleep this morning it seemed to take forever to wake up. I was getting a bit concerned. I think it has to do with my back being hurt actually.
Please keep G and his mom C in your prayers. It doesn't look good for C. Her cancer isn't responding to the treatment. It looks quite bad actually. I am not sure if litigation is done so I won't use their names yet. His dad is M and his sis is B. Thanks. |
K10
| posted 1-Dec-2011 2:07am
I just saw an update on C. It is worse than I thought. Pray, pray, pray. |
Debbie M.
| posted 1-Dec-2011 5:09pm
Oh so sorry. Praying............ |
K10
| posted 1-Dec-2011 11:59pm
C has passed away. Thank you for your prayers for her... please keep her family in your prayers. So sad. |
Debbie M.
| posted 2-Dec-2011 8:57am
aww K10, you knew. So sorry. |
Connie
| posted 4-Dec-2011 8:04pm
So sad K10. Loss is the hardest thing. Illness is gut wrenching. People always say, it's part of life, and I know that's true...my heart goes out to you and the family. |
Debbie M.
| posted 5-Dec-2011 2:19pm
I microwaved a sweet potato for lunch. Just plain and it was good. |
Debbie M.
| posted 5-Dec-2011 2:28pm
I am such a head case. Everytime I turn around I am walking to the kitchen thinking what can I eat. Its such a bad habit. I'm really trying to fight it. |
Connie
| posted 5-Dec-2011 8:29pm
You can fight it Debbie! Drink a couple glasses of water instead. It really works. I have a recipe I want to share. It is wonderful, and perfect cold weather fare. It's a roast that is not made with onion soup mix. I can't eat that anymore.
Flavorful Pot Roast
2 beef chuck roasts (the king of roasts!) 2.5 lbs each. I've made this twice and used 4 pounds each time.
1 envelope Ranch salad dressing mix
1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
1 envelope brown gravy mix
1 cup water
Put roasts in crock pot. In a small bowl mix salad dressing and gravy mixes. Add water and stir. Pour over roasts and cook on low 7-8 hours. I cooked mine 6 1/2 hours. So good! With the juice you can make gravy. Mashed potatoes and fresh broccoli made a perfect meal. |
Debbie M.
| posted 6-Dec-2011 8:28am
Connie that sounds good. I might do that today if I get out to the store in time. I did better yesterday for the first time in a while. I'm going to spring board from that. Its hard to break the cycle but once you get a little positive time under your belt it becomes easier. I did well on calories. I'm finding that if you know you need to eat something before bed then you should put that in your clories in the day time in anticipation of eating it. |
Debbie M.
| posted 6-Dec-2011 9:33am
OK, roast is in the oven. Thanks for the tip Connie. I sliced garlic for the top. I'm sure it will be good. I never got Chuck Roast before. It wasnt cheap @ $4.49 a pound. Is that about normal for chuck? |
Debbie M.
| posted 6-Dec-2011 12:07pm
Oh my goodness........ It smells so good. |
Debbie M.
| posted 6-Dec-2011 1:11pm
I'm really missing you all. |
Debbie M.
| posted 6-Dec-2011 11:12pm
My husband said it was the best roast he ever had. |
Connie
| posted 7-Dec-2011 10:14am
Morning ladies. Debbie, it is pricey. But we made three meals out of it. I don't know how far it will go with your tribe, but it is the best roast I've ever had too, so worth it. The lady I work for is a retired nutritionist. She's the one that gave me the recipe and she said the boneless chuck is the King of roasts.
Yesterday my MIL had her first visit from the physical therapist. Just an evaluation. She is going to start therapy and someone is going to come to change her bed and help with bathing. YIPPEE!!!!!! A nurse is going to come too, she can deal with overseeing med's, etc. Mostly MIL needs pep talks to do the things she needs to do.
So today, I'm going to try and get Christmas out. We had snow last night, so it is a beautiful winter wonderland outside, the perfect day for it. I have some sugar free hot cocoa and today is the day! |
Connie
| posted 7-Dec-2011 10:18am
Here's what I did with the left overs. Day 2 I had open face beef sandwiches topped with gray on rye bread for the fam and ezek muffin for me. Day 3 I added it to some homemade roasted red pepper and tomato soup. I made grilled cheese for the family with the soup, I had a muffin. I also added a dollop of sour cream to my soup. |
Debbie M.
| posted 7-Dec-2011 1:33pm
We do have some left. So far 6 suppers and 2 lunches. This will NOT go to waste.
I am so glad you got some help with your MIL.
Happy snowy day to you. |
Anonymous
| posted 7-Dec-2011 9:47pm
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Connie
| posted 8-Dec-2011 10:36am
I made it onto the scale 157.4. I'm just inching my way up there, although I have done well the last few days so it may have been higher after Thanksgiving. Got Christmas out and the tree up, but no decorations on it yet. I guess I'll do that today. Along with a million other things. I'm craving some red beans and rice for dinner tonight. |
Debbie M.
| posted 8-Dec-2011 5:03pm
Our tree stand naked too. Our daughter is in a musical that performs this week so we want to wait unilt Sunday so she can decorate it with us.
I'm having success on myfitnesspal dot com. I am 47by47 if anyone cares to join us. Bronwyn, K10 are on there too as well as Hilda but she donst socialize there. I've gropped a couple pounds. |
Debbie M.
| posted 8-Dec-2011 5:04pm
stands |
Connie
| posted 9-Dec-2011 9:11am
Have to work today. I was stuck at Gma's for seven hours yesterday waiting on the nurses aid. I had to nibble on Gma's food so yesterday was a terrible eating day. But the nurses aid was a blessing. Great day ladies. |
Debbie M.
| posted 9-Dec-2011 9:58am
That a long time to wait Connie. We have our first snow today. A couple inches of very wet heavy sticking snow. Its very pretty.
We are going to shop this weekend. I have never waited this long to shop before. It does not feel good. I'm trying not to worry. It will get done. I just don't want to fight the crowds. Spending money just gives me so much anxiety. |
K10
| posted 9-Dec-2011 11:57am
Hi all. Connie that recipe sounds awesome. I will try it. I have helped with G twice this week. Tomorrow is his mom's memorial service. I know he understands she is gone, he has been really agitated. They have had problems with nurses coming when they should. I don't understand how home nurses can be so flaky. I hope that isn't the case for you Connie. Our tree is decorated and still standing. I wondered if our cat Olive would knock it over. She has eaten some of the "needles" and gotten sick because of it. The snow sounds beautiful. Debbie, you sound busy with your daughters program. I bet it will be wonderful.
Going to get blood results regarding Youngests arthritis today. I will keep you posted.
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Debbie M.
| posted 9-Dec-2011 1:19pm
I have 4 picture frams that match for the kids along the stairway. I was changing this pic today to the current school pictures and one frame fell and broke. Rats. |
K10
| posted 9-Dec-2011 8:30pm
Great news, Youngest is considered in remission. Gluten free is working for her. She is one of the 10% that goes into remission, according to her doctor. God is good. Thanks to all who prayed for her. I am so excited!! |
Debbie M.
| posted 10-Dec-2011 9:32pm
AWESOME K10!!!!! So happy for you! |
Bronwyn
| posted 10-Dec-2011 11:41pm
K10 that is really wonderful news. Keep up the gluten free diet |
Debbie M.
| posted 12-Dec-2011 9:51am
I have to eat some chex mix that we made and of course come night time I had to get into the candy. I don't like what I did. But today is another day. I'm strong and I will continue on my journey! |
K10
| posted 12-Dec-2011 12:27pm
I think gluten free is the way for me. I feel better just in the week since being off of it. I think I have a sensitivity to it. I am down 5.7 pounds so it seems to work for me. Eating at home also helps, I have eaten out a few times this past week though.
Youngest went to a cookie decorating party yesterday, she participated and gave her friend her cookies at least she had chocolate chips to eat. Her sister was a little miffed that she didn't bring the cookies home for her. I would have been too if I was her sister. Oh well, Oldest and I went to the Mouse House and had a good time together and we had ice cream.
Debbie: Some Chex cereals are gluten free, they aren't sugar free though.
It is raining here today. I like the rain. I go help G today. I just have to do some physical therapy at his home and some range of motion exercises for him. I will be working with 3 other ladies that I know from my old church. It is nice to see them each week.
G's mom's memorial service was on Saturday. I was going to go, but I had been working on a cold, so I decided to stay home in bed all day. I am glad I did, I think I am beating this thing. Just a little scratchy cough, nothing more so far.
Good day. |
Debbie M.
| posted 13-Dec-2011 12:54am
Get some OJ and then gargle with warm salt water K10.
Good night everyone. |
K10
| posted 13-Dec-2011 8:55pm
Oldest's surgical site from her bunionectomy has a place on it that has opened. We are a bit concerned. Supposedly no infection. She has to take it easy again. We go back on Friday. At forty bucks a pop it is quite annoying. Please pray that it is healing and that we don't have any problems with infection.
Thanks |
Debbie M.
| posted 14-Dec-2011 12:52pm
Yes, that is a concern. Praying here. The foot gets so much pressure and abuse. It hard for a kid to be still. Hang in there Oldest. |
Debbie M.
| posted 15-Dec-2011 12:12am
K10, Do you know how did your daughter got a bunion at such a young age? |
K10
| posted 15-Dec-2011 11:28am
Debbie: Genetics we assume. Hubby is adopted so we are blaming his birth mom. I don't have a problem and neither does he.
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K10
| posted 15-Dec-2011 11:29am
Thanks for praying Deb.
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Debbie M.
| posted 15-Dec-2011 3:56pm
Happy to.
I'm having a tough day. Hoping to perk up soon.
Have a good evening everyone. |
tinacotts
| posted 18-Dec-2011 3:52pm
hello diethound.com-ers iv just registered ,, tina c |
Connie
| posted 19-Dec-2011 9:04am
Morning ladies. My heart goes out to your daughter K10, I've heard bunion surgery is really tough. Poor dear!
I'm not losing...just hanging in. I thought the home health care for Gma would help, and it is really. But she wants me there for all of the appts and she had one 4 days last week and then I worked on Fri. Food is whatever and whenever! Last night I made corned beef and cabbage. It was really good and NFNS. I'm not ready for Christmas...today is daughters birthday and if I could I would stay in bed!!!!! I'll pull it together. Great day all. |
Anonymous
| posted 20-Dec-2011 1:21am
Connie, Try a health care meeting without you there. Its suppose to ease your burdon. Even one day. G'ma needs to know it will be ok if you are not there. You sound like you are buring out. Don't forget to take care of you.
K10, How is daughter's foot doing? Any better? |
Debbie M.
| posted 22-Dec-2011 9:46am
I've been spending most of my time on myfitnesspal. I have been tracking my calories and am beginning to lose weight. I'm not consumed with completely avoiding sugar or flour but am trying to make good food choices. Healthful over junk. As long as I stay under my calorie goal I seem to be losing slowly.
I just joined my first 10 pound challenge. Its 7 weeks long and will be ove on Valentines Day. The goal is 10 pounds which is a healthy loss rate of 1.4 pounds a week.
I want to be able to look back with no regret. |
Debbie M.
| posted 23-Dec-2011 12:40am
My mom had a pacemaker put in today. Prayers please for a speedy recovery. |
K10
| posted 24-Dec-2011 3:36am
Welcome Tina C.
Debbie: I pray your mom's surgery went well.
Oldests foot is healing well. She is out of the boot cast and slowly "learning" to walk normal again.
Connie: Use all the help you can.
If I am not on here this weekend Merry Christmas to all of you. |
Debbie M.
| posted 26-Dec-2011 6:19pm
My mom is doing super terrific. Thanks for the prayers. |
Debbie M.
| posted 28-Dec-2011 12:35am
So how is our little toddler coming along? |
Connie
| posted 29-Dec-2011 7:31pm
Merry after Christmas greetings! I have to say, I am glad that's over. Not to be too much of a humbug, but it just doesn't get easier, does it? So, so busy. Yesterday I got all the junk food together and threw it out. Only my daughter got upset. I just can't have it around. CAN'T, CAN'T, CAN'T! And that's my final word on that. I'm leaving New Years Day to visit with friend and little one for a week. I'm so looking forward to that. Off to Trader Joe's I'll go! I'll stock up on good, healthy NFNS foods and start the New Year off right. Brother and sister in law will be in town to take care of Gma. I hope the weather in OR is good and I can spend some time outside while I'm there...maybe burn some calories chasing 3 year old around!
I hope everyone is well and had a nice holiday. Let's all get strong and start the New Year with some NFNS dedication!!!!! |
Anonymous
| posted 30-Dec-2011 11:23pm
Be safe Connie. You deserve a fun time. |
Hilda
| posted 2-Jan-2012 8:53pm
My daughter is on myfitness pal too. I do not know why I ever quit. I guess I thought I knew how much I was eating. I think it is the only way to be accountable. I got down to 165 at my lowest and after Christmas I was back up to 174. If you are not doing myfitnesspal I would suggest you start right now and put in all you ate today. It is eyeopening and will keep you on track better than anything else I have found.
My mom is declining at the nursing home. Yesterday we were afraid it was her last. Today she is awake and eating.
I hid all the candy in my house. Trying to figure out who to give it to.
Found a canned squash with vidalia onions that is really good. |
Bronwyn
| posted 3-Jan-2012 1:04pm
Hilda I agree that MFP is a wonderful tool for helping us to keep on track with our eating. After years and years of yo-yo dieting .... I have lost the ability to know when I am full and when I am hungry (well to some extent anyways). Recording my calories helps me to make better choices and also confirms for me that I have eaten enough. MFP also helps us to see where our calories are coming from....fats, protein, carbs and so forth, so I feel it helps me to keep things better balanced. When I don't record I don't eat as well. I have now been doing this for almost a year. I believe it is a wonderful habit to be in. Over the holidays I haven't recorded as faithfully and I haven't eaten as well as when I do record. I definitely have seen the benefits of using the MFP tools. |
Bronwyn
| posted 4-Jan-2012 1:02am
My dear sweet angel of a Mother passed away today. We are celebrating her life and rejoicing in our understanding that she is again with our Father who passed away 18 years ago. I am feeling very reflective today thinking about my mother and of her selfless life of serving her family and community with love. |
Anonymous
| posted 7-Jan-2012 9:47am
where has everyone gone? |
Debbie M.
| posted 7-Jan-2012 1:39pm
Oh I am so sorry but I know she is happy and well with a brand new body with no pain, safe in the arms of Jesus! Anyone with a shred of faith celebrates her graduation!
But still I know you will miss her. |
Lynn
| posted 13-Jan-2012 12:54pm
Bronwyn - my deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you. You've had some tough times over the last several months and I hope you have a good support network around you. Take care - |
Connie
| posted 13-Jan-2012 8:12pm
Bronwyn, that is the sweetest thing to say..."My dear sweet angel of a Mother." Such a lovely, lovely sentiment. You have cared for her for so long, I'm sure your loss will be great for a long time. Take time for yourself..I hope you stay strong.
Out of town was busy. I came down with a cold the night before I left and have been fighting it ever since. I went to the doc today, sinus infection and an ear infection. Feeling very under the weather and crudy and then I read Bronwyn's sentence and my heart grew. |
Connie
| posted 14-Jan-2012 1:11pm
Resting today. My headache is better. Daughter is moving out. She is moving to her boyfriends apartment. She's there almost all the time anyway. I'm really kind of glad, she's 24 and a very strong personality type. She's also the one who brings all the junk food in the house. I'll be glad when that's gone because it is so easy to nibble on 10 pounds. When I get better I am going to really menu plan and shop smart. Son is gone for the next 2 weeks, just me and husband at home. That is going to be weird! |
Connie
| posted 14-Jan-2012 1:12pm
And I finally made room for the rebounder. |
Connie
| posted 16-Jan-2012 7:35pm
I was so wanting to make some homemade soup today, just couldn't get it done. I bought some red pepper tomato soup, and sure enough, evaporated cane syrup in it. I had some anyway. Everything else was NFNS. I'm doing it this time. Just me and hubby around here for the next few weeks...all NFNS foods.
I started the day feeling awful, but I'm perking up tonight. Irrigating my sinuses for faster relief. I'm boiling the water and appliance itself, so no worries there. Hope everyone is well. It seems like the whole world is sick. |
Lynn
| posted 18-Jan-2012 8:05am
Sorry you're under the weather, Connie. "Tis the season" is also appropriate for this time of year, too, isn't it? Physically, I'm feeling ok, but I'm so stressed out, I feel like I'm going to scream! We moved my mom into an assisted-living facility. The move wasn't too traumatic for her, and I think she's gotten happier as she's made some new friends and has other people her age surrounding her. The stress is from having to scramble to get things done for her related to the move, like new doctors, insurance, getting her previous home ready for sale, etc. My siblings live about 2-3 hours away, so most of this falls on me. I'm sure many of you can relate to what's happening. So, of course, my eating has been crazy -- either no appetite at all, or seeking out lots of comfort foods. I know the right things to do, just having a hard time doing that next right thing. I'm sure exercise and staying NFNS would make a world of difference. So far so good, but it's early yet.
Hope everyone else has a good day! |
Connie
| posted 18-Jan-2012 8:55am
Lynn, "stuff happens" is what is doing us in! At times, it all just seems too much doesn't it? It doesn't help that we are getting older and in my case, much less capable of rolling with the punches. I took MIL to the podiatrist yesterday. It is always very painful for her. Anyway, getting her out of the house is a chore. The huge rolling oxygen tank with the short tubing is always a challenge. She is on a cane and I'm one step behind her with my arms loosely at her sides in case she stumbles, pulling the tank and her purse and my purse over one shoulder, both jacket pockets bulging with water bottles, trying to get from the car to wherever. After all that, she wants to eat out and she gets out so rarely I say fine. Next thing I know we are at Steak and Shake and I'm eating a cheeseburger. She is so happy to be out, she orders a chocolate shake and orders me one too. So, yesterday was a terrible eating day but I saw her smile several times so I'm ok with it.
When I went to the doc last week they weighed me. So very sad. I keep pushing it out of my head. But this morning I woke up feeling more like myself, no headache so maybe I can start feeling stronger and more in control. I read some reviews this morning about the book "The End of Illness." Sounds like something I need to read to get my head, and my direction, back where it should be. When I surround myself with positive healthy messages, I do so much better. Today I have the ability to eat NFNS and I am going to do it!
I hope all you ladies are well. I miss you all so much. I have this feeling things are going to settle down for me now and I'm ready to start again. I'll never give upon eating right. I'll just have some days that are better than others. This site has helped me so much, I'm going to rely on it again. So post when you can girls and I will too and we can all catch up. |
Connie
| posted 18-Jan-2012 1:58pm
Homemade veggie soup today. |
Connie
| posted 18-Jan-2012 5:05pm
Out at Gma's, I waged a battle with a Reeses peanut butter cup, the king size, and I won!!!!! It wasn't easy. |
Connie
| posted 18-Jan-2012 6:16pm
Soup is almost done, smells great. I'm going to toast a muffin to have with it, maybe a side of cottage cheese. |
Connie
| posted 18-Jan-2012 7:51pm
Soup was great...muffin was great...I passed on the cottage cheese. |
Debbie M.
| posted 19-Jan-2012 8:28pm
I have lost 10 pounds in the last month staying between 1200 and 1400 calories.
I do pay attention to keep low with sugar but I am not completely no flour/no sugar.
So I am on the verg of breaking into the 180's as I am at exactly 190 as of this week. SO depending where you start counting my high, I've lost at least 11 pounds. :o)
Wishing you all well with your older family members.
A couple days before Christmas my mom got a pace maker. It all came on so fast but she is doing well.
Miss you.
Deb |
Bronwyn
| posted 20-Jan-2012 2:51pm
I have really been out of the loop with online stuff lately. Debbie that is so great to see your ticker moving on MFP, and yours as well K10. I have been riding along a little too loosely for a while and not progressing with my weight loss but, I am ready to start kicking it again. I am taking an osteoporosis fitness class twice a week. I am so mad yesterday I pulled a muscle in my side and am sore today. I want to work up to doing exercise more consistently, like 5 days a week. Connie I am waiting to receive my T-Tapp program......they have one for osteoporosis fitness. Maybe you can dig yours out and we can encourage each other to do it. I have read such good stuff about the T-tapp program.
I don't comment often but I do often things of you all and hope you are happy and well. |
Bronwyn
| posted 20-Jan-2012 5:56pm
*think* |
Connie
| posted 20-Jan-2012 10:21pm
Ohhh! The girls are back! Go Debbie! You know what I love about 10 pounds gone? You can feel it. I ate well today...I know eating better is in my future. |
Debbie M.
| posted 21-Jan-2012 8:37am
Its 14 pounds now. Last week only half a pound, this week its falling off.
Sorry about the muscle Bronwyn.
Hi Connie! Thanks for the well wishes. Miss you all. |
Debbie M.
| posted 24-Jan-2012 3:34pm
16 pounds!! |
Connie
| posted 24-Jan-2012 5:14pm
Geez, Debbie! You are now my inspiration!!!!!!! I'm still eating on the run half the time, but I have finally accepted that MIL is a full time job and that's the way it is going to be. The other day my husband bought some ice cream and I dumped the whole half gallon down the sink. Hopefully, he will it do that again. |
Connie
| posted 24-Jan-2012 7:40pm
My sister just emailed me, she and her husband have cut out sugar and she has lost 13 lbs, he has lost 9! |
Debbie M.
| posted 24-Jan-2012 9:57pm
That is great news about your sister! I bet she feels good about herself too.
Connie you have to plan to travel. Put your eating first! |
K10
| posted 25-Jan-2012 2:44pm
I have been on MyFitnessPal mainly. I am glad you are feeling better Connie. I see Debbie's progress on MFP. I haven't been NFNS but I have lost almost 12 pounds since December 5th. At that time I had taken out gluten and in the beginning of January I got off Pepsi again. The last couple of weeks I have decided to concentrate on not combining carbs and proteins. I am following Suzanne Somers again. I did this 10 years ago and I did well with it. I don't know how much of this I may have mentioned before sorry if I did. I need to go. Oldest needs to do school. Take care all. Miss you. |
Connie
| posted 26-Jan-2012 9:47am
That's wonderful K10. I have been really committed the last couple of days...I feel better, but I doubt it has had time to show up on the scale. I need to plan for dinner tonight. |
Debbie M.
| posted 26-Jan-2012 12:57pm
Good Job Connie! It will show up eventually. Keep it up! |
Connie
| posted 29-Jan-2012 9:27pm
Well, as is so often the case these days, I sort of dropped the ball over the weekend. I don't know why I can't get it together anymore! There's always tomorrow..... |
Connie
| posted 29-Jan-2012 9:56pm
Bronwyn, how are you doing? I don't want to intrude...I was making myself wait for an update. I think of you often and I hope your doing well. Drop a line when you can. |
Connie
| posted 30-Jan-2012 9:32pm
I did pretty good today. I NEED TO MENU PLAN!!!! Nothing is going to work until I do that. Hope everyone is well. |
Bronwyn
| posted 1-Feb-2012 1:08am
Connie I am doing well. I have been busy. My Mum's funeral was on January 7th and yesterday I traveled back to my home town for the funeral of my Aunt....my Mum's sister. It feels kind of strange and sad to see almost the whole generation of my parents to be now deceased. They were such good honourable people.....they worked hard, they served so many people in their lives, they provided such wonderful examples to their children and grandchildren. They were such selfless people.
I am stuck with pretty much maintaining.....I go up and down a couple of lbs. I am having a hard time getting back to true dedication to what I have to do to lose more weight. I was listening to a Dr. on the radio today as I was driving to my osteoporosis fitness class. He said we are so mistaken in our society about how much food our bodies need to function.....he said it is really surprisingly little. He feels that we all basically over eat and that is why in North America we have such high rates of obesity and over weight people. He says we absolutely need to count our calories and eat healthy food that is more filling. I know I have been eating not as well and as a result not finding myself as satisfied and therefore, end up eating more than I should. I want to get back to being more accountable. I have a family wedding on June 30th...nephew. I think I will set that as a goal to take off 10 lbs. I believe that should be reasonable and doable. That will just leave me 20 more lbs. to goal. |
