Debbie M.
| posted 20-Oct-2010 7:30pm
Oh boy, If you were married I'd ask if you were Preggers. Even in this day and age I suppose the question still beggs, are you preggers?  Sorry, I couldn't resist. |
Bear
| posted 20-Oct-2010 8:20pm
no, no chance. thanks, though.
I'll see if going to bed right now changes anything. |
Connie
| posted 21-Oct-2010 10:01am
Morning all. I have been babysitting the last couple of days, over nighters, and so I have been too busy to keep up on here. I'll be back on later and catch up with all of you. I actually tried to post a few minutes ago, and it was a huge post, but I lost it. Dadgum! I have the house to myself all day and all night, so I will have plenty of time later to chat. Love you all. |
2gorjus
| posted 21-Oct-2010 10:02am
Bear, maybe you are so in love you cant get any sleep! I seem to remember being that way. Of course, that was 52 years ago. It can last, too. I love him today as much as I did back then. Of course, he has COPD (emphysema), has a colostomy and is 76 years old, while I am young and beautiful! Well, maybe not quite, I have thyroid trouble, rheumatoid arthritis, and only one lung, and I am 68 years old. But I FEEL young and beautiful. He thinks I am, too. |
Debbie M.
| posted 21-Oct-2010 10:02am
hehe just teasing ya!
I finally got my dog to the vet. She has a staff infection on her skin. She is on antibiotics and prednisone and benadryl. She has an anti bacterial shampoo that I need to use 3 times a week and leave on for 15 minutes before rinsing. She should be feeling better and heaing soon. I wish I had taken her in sooner but I wanted to try home remedies first. This time it didn't pay off. |
Steely
| posted 21-Oct-2010 11:48am
Hi Lincoln,
Welcome! I've been bringing a small baggie of Triskets to work as a mid-morning snack. They seem to fill me up pretty good. Nuts are also a good choice but you really have to watch the amount/calories when eating them (it's so easy to go overboard). Not sure about the nursing ... |
Bear
| posted 21-Oct-2010 12:49pm
2gorjus, that is wonderful! I always love hearing stories like that.
My parents are the same way. I think the sleep thing is because I'm in love... but I was able to sleep through the night so I'm feeling better now.
Hi Connie!
Debbie, I hope your dog is feeling better.
Watch out for peanuts, as they contribute to weight gain in a way that almonds and macadmia nuts do not. For snacks I eat cheese and cottage cheese. The 4% fat version is actually tasty, large curd, but I'm not a fan of the rest. |
Connie
| posted 21-Oct-2010 9:00pm
OMG...I just lost another post...another lengthy post!!!!!!! I can type all that again, so I'm just going to say "hi" to everyone. I hope you all are well. |
Debbie M.
| posted 21-Oct-2010 10:00pm
Connie, Next time type your post on word pad. Then copy and past onto this page. If it fails you will still have it to try again.
Good night all. |
Debbie M.
| posted 22-Oct-2010 9:08am
I heard that Jennifer Aniston ate the same lunch everyday for 10 years while working on the show Friends. It was described as a salad with lentiles, tomato and cucumber. |
Connie
| posted 22-Oct-2010 9:44am
Morning all. 150.4 this morning. I made the most amazing tomato red pepper soup yesterday. I will post the recipe later. I had it with grilled cheese sandwiches. I buy the white American cheese from the WM deli. I have them slice it extra thick. When I put the cheese on the bread I add a sprinkling of Italian seasoning. The best grilled cheese ever! Every bit of it got ate and lot's of compliments, so I highly recommend this meal. Gotta stretch my back and go to work. Later ladies. |
Debbie M.
| posted 22-Oct-2010 10:08am
Sounds good Connie. You are so close to the 140's. Way to go! I'm looking forward to your soup recipe. |
Debbie M.
| posted 22-Oct-2010 5:00pm
Thanks Bear, I think she is on the mend. |
Hilda
| posted 23-Oct-2010 12:30am
I saw Lisa Bevere speak tonight at a local church and she was so awesome. I had never heard her in person before. I am going to read her book- Fight Like a Girl. Has anyone read it? |
Connie
| posted 23-Oct-2010 9:19pm
Love the title of that book...for some reason I think it suggests an upper hand.
I spent the day cleaning the yard and carport of my neighbors house. It took two of us 5 hours. Now I'm beat and off to bed to read. |
Debbie M.
| posted 24-Oct-2010 2:25am
Connie, Is this the same house where you cleaned all the flower beds? You are a good neighbor and friend. Sometimes people need a little help to stay in their homes. You are doing God's work there.
We worked outside as well today. We winterized the camper.  I really wanted to camp one more time before the end of the season. But with a wedding the last of this month, there just won't be any time left.
I like the title to that book too. I'll look for it at the library.
I wonder how to make that red pepper soup? |
Debbie M.
| posted 24-Oct-2010 10:01am
Wow, Dr. Stanley had an amazing message today that just set me straight! Intouch . org (of course no spaces)is where I'll be visiting today to look at todays sermon notes.
Happy day to you all. |
Connie
| posted 24-Oct-2010 3:34pm
Hi everyone. I especially want to say hi to Lincoln...welcome aboard! Busy weekend, busy day around here. Tonight I'll have little one for a sleep over, but she will not get here until 5ish, so I'm getting all my work done now. Here is the Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup recipe I found in the Paula Dean magazine.
2 large red peppers, seeded and cut into strips
1 Tblsp olive oil
1 cup chopped onion (I used a med yellow onion)
4 cloves garlic, minced
10 medium tomatoes, chopped (I used 13 good sized roma)
1 cup chicken broth
1 to 2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 Tblsp balsamic vinegar (I omitted)
Garnish if desired: fresh oregano.
Preheat oven to 450. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray foil with non stick cooking spray. Arrange red pepper strips on foil lined baking sheet in a single layer. Bake 15 minutes or until tender and browned.
In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over med high heat. Add onion and garlic, and saute 5 minutes or until tender. Add tomatoes and saute until softened. In the container of a blender or food processor, add tomato mixture, peppers, and chicken broth; process in batches, until smooth. Return soup to Dutch oven. Add salt, basil, oregano and black pepper. Stir in balsamic vinegar.
I'm making some today with grilled cheese. Yum!
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Hilda
| posted 24-Oct-2010 4:37pm
Target has some good Archer Farms steamable vegetables in the freezer section. One is 25 calories per serving. |
Bronwyn
| posted 24-Oct-2010 5:24pm
Connie I make a soup very much like that and it is yummy. I serve it differently and it has been popular with my family. I heat a can of black beans (or make from scratch) with some chipolte tabasco sauce (as much as you like for hotness).....then I dish up the soup and swirl each bowl with a helping of the spicy black beans and then top that with a dollop of sour cream (just swirled on the surface) and diced avocado, tomato, cilantro and just a little crushed corn chips.
I am drinking a green smoothie everyday....using all organic dandelion greens, swiss chard, kale, spinach and fruits. |
Debbie M.
| posted 24-Oct-2010 6:10pm
Bronwyn, I want to eat at your house. I totally love the sound of your soup. Yours too Connie! My mouth is watering. |
Hilda
| posted 24-Oct-2010 10:16pm
Laughing Cow cheese has new flavors. |
Debbie M.
| posted 25-Oct-2010 4:14pm
Tacos for supper tonight.
Wedding on Saturday! I have nothing to wear, of course. |
Connie
| posted 25-Oct-2010 5:00pm
Tonight I am adding a cut up grilled steak and some grilled corn in my soup. Grilled cheese sandwiches too. I know I could jazz it up even more, just not willing to do the work. |
Bronwyn
| posted 25-Oct-2010 5:01pm
Hate, hate the nothing to wear thing.........been there so many times
I just made these:
Spicy Kale Chips
1 large bunch kale (I used lacinato, aka dinosaur kale), stems and center ribs removed, leaves torn into large pieces
2 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon chili powder (I used New Mexico chili powder)
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Mix kale and other ingredients in a large bowl (note: kale must be bone-dry). Massage lightly with your hands to make sure the leaves are coated. Place in a single layer on two large baking sheets, and bake for about 20 minutes or until crisp.
I used chipolte chili powder and chipolte tabasco.......makes it very spicy but pretty good
if you did them in a dehydrator then they would be raw and better for you
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Debbie M.
| posted 25-Oct-2010 6:02pm
Bronwyn, I just read that if you eat a cup of Kale you recieve the amount of Vit K you need for an entire week. This sounds a little strange but so good! |
Debbie M.
| posted 26-Oct-2010 7:46am
Up to 40mph winds here today. I just love windy weather besides the damage it can do.
I thought it would be nice to blow away the leaves. But husband assured me other leaves would blow in in their place. We sure have had a lot of tree limbs down this year. I've had enough of that. |
2gorjus
| posted 26-Oct-2010 9:31am
We have wind here too. It gets kind of scarey. My back doo has to stay unlocked so my family members can come to my basement if a tornado comes. When my daughter lived in Kokomo, a tornado came through and she had to take her two little girls to the bathtub until it passed. She talked to me on the cell phone all the time so I could soothe the girls. Maybe soothe my daughter too.
Just goes to show you had better be careful what you pray for. We prayed for rain all summer, now we get severe thunderstorms. Haven't had any rain, though, just high wind.
I'm going to make some of that soup. It sounds really good. |
2gorjus
| posted 26-Oct-2010 9:33am
HaHa That should be 'my back door'!!! |
Debbie M.
| posted 26-Oct-2010 10:40am
haha 3gorjus
I just visited a calorie counting site. It has a calculator telling me that to maintain my current weight I have been eating about 2000. It also says that for me to maintain 140 pounds (which I should weigh) I should eat 1700 calories. I'm surprised I could eat that many. It is encouraging. So does that mean that if I ate 1700 calories everyday forever that eventually I would lose weight, get down to 140 and maintain there? If the answer is yes, it just goes to show you how little you can over eat and stay fat. Like me.
Just to cut back 300 calories seems reasonable. The counting calories everyday to make sure I don't go over 1700 sounds tedious. Maybe I could count calories out with nutritious things I like and have the same thing everyday for a week. Save that plan and make a new one the next week. Eventually I would have a 1700 calorie plan I am familiar with that I know I like and not have to count calories everyday.
UGH. Why can't I just wake up skinny?
We are getting rain and a little wind but nothing really impressive. Much ado about nothing, so far.
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Debbie M.
| posted 26-Oct-2010 11:08am
Breakfast
1 whole Ezekiel muffin toasted 160
2 eggs fried 156 + 50 for butter
OJ 40oz 55
margarine 1 TBS on muffin 70
1/2 cup. 2% milk for coffee 70
=561 Yes, this was a big breakfast. I'm still full.
If I ate only 1/2 a muffin and 1 egg and omitted the marg on the muffin it would reduce to
336 calories for breakfast.
The counting is only going to work if it can be maintained over the long haul. Its a pain but is it worth it? I think I'm going to write down everything I eat fo a few days. Its eye opening everything I do it. I never maintain it for very long though. |
Debbie M.
| posted 26-Oct-2010 11:24am
OK, yea me again. I guess I'm getting obsessed about weight and calories. I have been looking at celebrities who maintain a skinny weight. HOW do they do it? I watched Bridget Jones's Diary. She gained 30 pounds for the role then lost it after. !!!!!!WHAT!!!!!!!Can you imagine the control? Then she gained 20 back again for the sequel. What the hey?
I look at some of these 40, 50 and 60 year old actresses that have maintained a low weight all their lives and look incredible! I'm so jealous. I "let myself go" and am so mad at myself. I used to love how I looked. I know that sounds narcissistic but I truly was happy. I haven't been happy with myself in soo long. I have no one to blame but myself. I know I can't turn back the hands of time but I can change right now. Can I? Why haven't I already?
Connie, You did it. What is the difference between you and me? How did you motivate yourself to do it? We both wanted it, but you did it and I didn't. (Or haven't yet) |
Connie
| posted 26-Oct-2010 11:54am
Morning all. 151 this morning. I've been going a little overboard on the grilled cheese the last couple of days, but still way down from my cheese consumption in the past.
Debbie, you bring up a lot of interesting points. Keeping a food journal and counting calories is very important for some people. If that's what it takes, go for it. I think it is most helpful if you are really out of whack on eating and have no idea what calories are involved. Then it really is an eye opener.
Ok, after reading your post I remembered you have a wedding coming up and nothing to wear. Is that what is motivating you now? I ask because after the wedding you are likely to fall into the same habits if you don't wrap your brain around the health issues involved. Like high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, etc. Those are the things that motivated me. The amount of calories you consume for weight loss and maintenance are different. When I was initially losing, there were days when I ate very little...some people might have said that was wrong...but I let my hunger be my guide. If I wasn't hungry, I didn't eat. I had plenty of fat stores to live off of. I never went an entire day without eating, but I very comfortably skipped some meals, or just nibbled. I also had the advantage of not cooking for a crowd. I found the less time I spent in the kitchen, the better. I did cook for my family, but they ate what I ate. I like to think I picked the best of the best NFNS fare, because they liked it as well. It's important that when you do eat, it is satisfying.
The other hard part to control is the "joyful" eating. When everything is just so wonderful, or some good news comes along, and who cares if we are overweight! We feel good and life is good and we can eat what we want because it tastes wonderful and it enhances the situation. It's really very celebratory eating, almost rewarding ourselves. The opposite, depression eating applies too.
You can do this Debbie. You need to identify food for what it really is. It is fuel and it is what makes our bodies function. We rely on food for our health. If the food we are eating is not making us healthy, then we are making ourselves sick. We do it to ourselves. We are what we eat. But no can do this for you. No one can carry your extra weight around or make you feel better when you look in the mirror. But you can change it. It's so important, would you want anyone else to be in charge of your health anyway? |
Debbie M.
| posted 26-Oct-2010 12:25pm
The wedding is on Saturday and only another reason to kick myself for not moving earlier. I will be faced with a few woman that are very thin and self absorbed. Of course I will be regretful at not taking better care of myself but I will be OK going in spite of it.
Connie you give a very centering perspective. I knew I could count on you. I have been fixating on the physical side of dieting instead of the medical side. Which is of course more important. Looking good should just be a great side effect!
Also the joyful eating you refer to is a constant consideration in life. As well as depressed eating. I think right now I have developed a terrible habit of drifting into the kitchen, opening up cupboards and fridge without a plan. I have turned myself around several times today telling myself I am NOT even hungry. I had some water and left.
I think dwelling on my weight is part of a self discovery that I'm going through. I am realizing I have not been the best sister, daughter, Christian, in general, person that I could be. I have a lot of work to do. Can one work on too many things at once? I suppose weight is just a small part of the big picture. Which part should I work on first?
The answer comes quickly to my mind:
Matthew 6:33 (New International Version)
33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Do you guys ever look around and realize you have been surrounding yourself with way too many worldly images and sounds. I'm realizing what is all around me. TV, radio, magazines. They have all seemed to creep quietly into my life. Suddenly I look around and am mortified at what I have been allowing to influence me and my family. We always have censored TV but If I won't let my kids watch it then why do I let myself?
Have you seen the garbage they label as entertainment?
Lots of questions today.
I'll stop now.
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Connie
| posted 26-Oct-2010 3:19pm
Lot's of going on with you (thoughtwise) Debbie! Keep in mind that you have to be healthy yourself before you can be healthy for others. I remember years ago I watched an Oprah show that had a husband and wife as guests. They sold their big house and bought a little one. They had no tv, no phone (cells probably) and only wore black clothes. They both had short hair, she quit wearing make up. Sounds extreme I know, but something about their planned called to me. They said their lives were so simple now. They enjoyed each day and time had stopped rushing by. There's something to that way of thinking. Just try and focus on your eating for awhile. |
Bronwyn
| posted 26-Oct-2010 3:34pm
Good conversation, a lot of weighty matter here(sorry I couldn't resist Seriously though I believe that grounding yourself in your true purpose for what ever you are pursuing is the best advise. Connie when you are in your 50's it is great to look good and I wish I did but you are right it becomes even more important to feel healthy and strong. You can't feel your best (your knees, and all other joints) when you are dragging around extra weight. My brother and his wife flew in last week-end to visit. My brother is 6 years older than me and his wife is just one year older than me. They are so thin and energetic. They have always made health a priority. BTW they have 8 children.....so having had kids isn't a good excuse. He is a Dr. and they have the financial means to do lots of nice things but, they still wouldn't be able to enjoy those things as much if they weren't in such good physical shape. The week-end before they came here they went to Zion's Park in Utah and went on hikes and bike rides with their oldest grandchild (14 years old). I don't have the stamina for any of that kind of activity.....I am getting old before my time.
Debbie I know how crummy it is to feel like the person who didn't take care of themselves.....I hate that and yet I am that person. I went shopping with my really thin and beautiful friend a couple of weeks ago. She would see an outfit and say.....that just isn't me. I felt like....hey the things I wear are just not me either.....I wear things that fit but not necessarily that I like or think "are me". I would like to be able to wear things I feel good in and truly like.
Eating has to become an activity for sustaining life more than one to deal with emotions of any kind other than hunger. This summer I ate poorly because I was so stressed by all the stuff going on with immigrations, wedding for my only daughter not being here and my not even knowing if it would happen.....there was one complication after another and I just ate for comfort or something.....not even sure. I didn't go shopping for a new outfit (it just felt too depressing) and wore an old mother of the bride suit I had from 7 years ago......all in all I did not feel very great. (unfortunately there are pictures for ever to remind me that I also did not look too great) I am sorry that I wasn't feeling more on top of my game for this important event......so many important events in my life have not been enjoyable, exciting or fun for me because I was tormented by not liking the way I looked and not having anything to wear. Now what a dumb, dumb way to live your life and for what......eating things you shouldn't eat and that don't move you fore ward to better health. The problem is I don't truly eat a lot of junk.....I just don't, but I certainly have to watch amounts.
Debbie the world is full of so many distractions that are not uplifting or helping us work towards being the people we want to be......I totally agree with the need to keep yourself away from things that are harmful to your spirit and dampen our ability to see what is truly important. On that note I have been told that Secretariat is one of those movies that is so uplifting and worth seeing....I haven't seen it yet. Daytime T.V. and probably night time T.V. as well has little to offer. When my kids were young we were so careful about what they watched. We watched very little T.V......but I bought lots of videos. We had all the Shirley Temple movies, we had children's scripture stories on tapes, we got a fun series of movies from Focus on the Family, we had all the good classics like Fiddler on the roof, Sound of Music and so forth. I remember my oldest son was already in grade 5 and had not really watched much T.V......he loved "Music Man".....and had some friends from school over to watch it. They ridiculed him.....it was such a sad day.
Debbie I too think that eating only when you are truly physically hunger is important. Green smoothie girl gives 10 steps to weight loss and one of them is to eat only 3 times a day. It is easy to lose control of your calories when you snack a lot. I think eating 3 times a day may help to keep us in touch with hunger and do away with constantly thinking about food. I have been trying to eat 3 meals but I haven't totally got there yet......I seem to have one snack in there.
Sorry I am going on and on here and not really saying any thing that helpful.......
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Connie
| posted 26-Oct-2010 3:50pm
Bronwyn, you should go back and read your post...you said a lot...about yourself. You are a smart capable intelligent woman who had no trouble going the extra mile, mastering really, responsible parenting. In a world where people use the tv as a babysitter, you monitored and guided and insisted on a standard that cared for your children. I wish you could do the same for yourself!!!!! You too Debbie. It's like you have to sacrifice caring for yourselves to be everything for everyone else and the end result is your unhappy. Believe me...no one appreciates your being unhappy. You always sound much happier when you are NFNS. I think just being actively involved with healthy eating (food and calories) makes you feel better. BECAUSE YOUR NOT STUPID AND EATING BAD IS STUPID, STUPID, STUPID! |
Debbie M.
| posted 26-Oct-2010 4:13pm
Oh but you are helpful. Connie too. I love hearing from you when I am feeling like I'm whipping to and fro in the wind.
I'm sorry your son was ridiculed BUT I bet those kids look back fondly on that day with your son.
I frequently have day dreams of disarming all the Tv's in the house and telling the kids I have no idea what happened to them. heh
I suppose my thoughtfulness is due to the fact that my depression is gone and I have a lot of time to make up. A lot of readjustments so to speak. I spent many years just marking time and surviving. I'm 46 now and I don't want to regret wasting anymore time. Its time to improve! |
Debbie M.
| posted 26-Oct-2010 4:22pm
This is what I did this afternoon:
Cooked 10 bbq chicken leg/thigh quarters, 2 giant meat loaves, 16 onion flavored hamburgers and stew meat. I hope cooking ahead will prove to be helpful when I use these items in the next couple weeks. |
Connie
| posted 26-Oct-2010 5:00pm
Wow Debbie! Talk about taking the bull by the horns! |
2gorjus
| posted 26-Oct-2010 6:14pm
Well, we had our 'big storm'. It lasted about 15 minutes. Rained really hard and blew hard but nothing major. At least I got to see my sister and 2 of her grandchildren for a while. There were 2 tornadoes up North though. We still need rain.
I have just about decided I can't possibly lose weight. I get along fine during the day, then after my husband goes to bed I find myself raiding the fridge. Until I learn to control these urges, I will not lose weight. The funny thing is, after I over-indulge, I always feel bad. I know I will so why do I continue to do it?
Debbie, I am doing good to be 2gorjus, I can't possibly be 3gorjus!!! |
Connie
| posted 26-Oct-2010 10:17pm
You can lose weight 2gorjus! You have identified the problem, now it's time to fix it. Time for some healthy substitutions. Are you getting enough to eat at dinner? |
Debbie M.
| posted 27-Oct-2010 12:04am
I lol when I read 3gojus!!
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2gorjus
| posted 27-Oct-2010 9:43am
I KNOW what the problem is. I just can't seem to stop myself. I can do just fine while my husband or someone else is sitting there with me, but as soon as I am alone, I start to snack. I can't go to bed as early as my husband does. I just lay there and toss and turn. My body clock is set up to go to bed at 10 and wake up at 6. I have been like that for as long as I can remember. O.K. for today,
I WILL NOT SNACK!!!!!!! |
Connie
| posted 27-Oct-2010 9:57am
You can stop yourself. And it gets easier to stop yourself as time goes on. And no snacks...good plan. |
Debbie M.
| posted 27-Oct-2010 9:59am
How did you do last night 2G? I snacked my butt on. Wish I hadn't. |
Connie
| posted 27-Oct-2010 10:33am
DEBBIE! WHAT????? |
Debbie M.
| posted 27-Oct-2010 11:29am
ooops, I did. Everyone was eating and I was really hungry so I did it. I snacked. |
K10
| posted 27-Oct-2010 12:49pm
I need to read the posts from the past few days later on, but just thought I would let you all know that it is my 41st birthday. I actually went to the gym with my friend. Next Wednesday she and I will be starting Weight Watchers. I need the accountability. I will use NFNS influences though. I am not going to eat the 100 calorie packs and such that they tend to promote. |
Steely
| posted 27-Oct-2010 1:05pm
I am so sorry to hear that many of you are struggling right now. But, if you take things one day at a time, it does get easier. When you manage one successful day, it leads to another and then another. The important thing is that you START.
Here I am, almost 6 months on the NFNS plan (-25.6 lbs. from when I started) and it has become a way of life. I still food journal because I like the control. But, at this point, I do already know what I can and cannot eat. That's not to say that I don't have my bad days (and last month just about killed me because I had stalled in weight loss). There were times I wanted to quit and I did have some slips, but I put them behind me and moved on. BTW, forgiving yourself is one of the hardest things to do ... I was/am exactly where you are. Please don't wait to get started (or re-started). And, Debbie, there's nothing wrong with eating the same thing every day if you like it and it works for you. I do.
As you know, we are approaching the holidays. This has always been a 'bad' time for everyone who is struggling with weight issues. It's going to be so much easier if you have a plan and get things under control now ... Remember what is at stake ... is that piece of chocolate (or whatever is your poison) really worth your self-esteem? |
Bronwyn
| posted 27-Oct-2010 1:22pm
Wow Steely.....you have done so well and your advise is invaluable.
K10....adding W.W. to your exercise will really help you to see results....and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
I am not exactly sure what my weight was at the end of summer......but I think I have lost 4-6 lbs. in the last 2 months......very slow. I have just been working on eating only when I am hungry....not always successful but certainly making some good changes. I love the feeling of being in control.....eating out of control is not a good feeling. 2G once you go a a few nights without the out of control snacking you will not want to go back because it feels so powerful to say no to yourself.
Debbie I am pretty sure you meant to say you "snacked your butt off" but how much more appropriate to say you "snacked your butt on"......ha, ha, ha!!!! Snacking does add to your butt not take it off......I found myself giggling about that. |
Steely
| posted 27-Oct-2010 1:27pm
I hope I didn't offend anyone or come off as a "know-it-all" ... I just know how I felt back in May compared to how I feel now. I wouldn't wish my self-loathing on my worst enemy (which was probably me at the time). |
Bronwyn
| posted 27-Oct-2010 1:32pm
One more thing. Yesterday I joined a weight loss study, kind of a pilot project. I have been considering it for a while now and couldn't decide whether I wanted to do it or not. Yesterday I got notice that registration for this pilot was closing at midnight, with out further adieu I hit add to cart and went for it. I still don't know very much about the program. I will be receiving all of the materials in the mail.....a month of menu plans, recipes, a DVD and so forth. The person doing the program is a medical Dr. who also is trained in natural medicine. He is fighting against the SAD and promoting a whole foods style of eating. This program is a year long with baby steps of change a long the way. As of today the only thing I have been asked to do is eliminate sugar from my diet.......that isn't too tough as I have been doing that off and on for a long time. The only other thing at this point is to drink a glass or was it 2 of water and eat 5 grams of fibre before anything else. The registration is now closed and I have committed. I don't know about flour for sure but it is a no sugar program and I won't be surprised it is either gluten free or flour free. |
Bronwyn
| posted 27-Oct-2010 1:34pm
Steely I didn't read anything offending in your message.....encouraging is all I read. Are you close to your goal or do you have a ways to go? |
Steely
| posted 27-Oct-2010 1:35pm
Bronwyn, I'm proud of you! Keep up the good work because the lbs. will add up. You're making a lifestyle change so slow and steady is the key (IMO). |
Steely
| posted 27-Oct-2010 1:47pm
I still have a ways to go to reach my goal. My 1/2 way point is -30 lbs. and it's so close, but I don't think I'll get there until 'maybe' December (if I'm lucky).
Bronwyn, not only have you lost weight, but you are embarking in a weight loss study! Good for you. It sounds like a great motivator. Keep us posted on how it works and your progress. Being accountable is so important.
I remember when my weight was creeping up, I stopped getting on the scale because I didn't like what it was telling me ... how's that for turning a blind eye! If I don't see it, how can it be true? |
Debbie M.
| posted 27-Oct-2010 3:26pm
Bronwyn I'm glad you giggled. I did mean snacking my butt on...............Although it dosnt happen in just one night. heh Great for your weight loss and weight loss study. You are now our official Lab Rat! Good luck to you! heh Seriously I hope you get some good results.
Steely, I once worked with a JoAnne Steely. I truely loved her. She was older than me but beautiful and full of style. I miss her as I havent worked or seen her in years, like 18. But your name reminds me of her. So I like YOU! Good for you on your weight loss! Half way by the end of the year, Yey!! Christmastime will be a challenge but my bet is that you will do well. I hope to be back in the grove by then and well on my way to my 60 pound loss. We have the same goal I think?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY K10 |
2gorjus
| posted 27-Oct-2010 3:26pm
Oh, Boy, Steely!!! That is just great! With all of you guys behind me, I know I can do it. Self loathing is a good way of putting it. I absolutely hate the way I feel after a late night binge. Last night I made it until it was almost bedtime. Then I had to have an apple .But that is better than a piece of pie.
This coming Saturday night, I will NOT hide any of the Reese's Cups. I will NOT!!! |
Connie
| posted 27-Oct-2010 5:17pm
I'm spending the day cleaning upstairs...yuck! Break time. HAPPY BIRTHDAY K10!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to see how much you like WW, my sister loves it.
Steely, if this group can put up with my rants they can put up with yours! We all get some time on the soapbox...it's good for us and keeps us strong.
Bronwyn, your project is going to be interesting. I can't wait to hear about it as you go along. I'm sure we will all benefit from it.
Debbie, keep your eye on the prize. If everyone else is snacking, have something uber healthy and tasty. A win win.
2G (thanks for the abbreviation idea B) an apple is a wonderful snack. Maybe you could add a slice of low fat cheese with it...some protein would help to fill you up.
Time to get back upstairs. |
Debbie M.
| posted 27-Oct-2010 6:08pm
HAHA, An Apple is great! Keep up the good work!
I cannot buy chocolate for Hallowweeeeeeen. I just eat it myself. I have to buy Smarties and DumbDumbs. Those I can leave alone. |
Bronwyn
| posted 27-Oct-2010 6:20pm
Debbie....smarties are chocolate here.....are they not there? I have never heard of dumbdumbs but that is a great name for candy.....it is all dumbdumb for us!!! |
Bronwyn
| posted 27-Oct-2010 6:23pm
Okay google monster strikes again:
Did you know that U.S. Smarties and UK/Canadian Smarties are totally different? I didn’t know this myself until I was chatting with my friend Cat (from the most excellent Catfish Show podcast). Cat says,
Although similar to M&Ms being a circular chocolate, coated with a candy shell, the shell in Smarties is much harder and the chocolate is a bit wider spread out (if that makes any sense). There are all kinds of colours like brown, red, yellow, (oh, I have to go buy a pack now) – purple, green, blue is new, and pink. There was a catchy tune associated with Smarties when I was a kid – “When you eat your Smarties, do you eat the Red ones last…” it was really fun to sing. The candies still come in a box and we used to be able to make it whistle when we finished eating all the candy (being so sugared up, hey why not). These candies are highly addictive and best divided into smaller portions to avoid over-indulgence. Mind you, the box doesn’t seem so big any more. If you are ever in Canada, you must try these well established candies – they can be found in any corner store. |
Debbie M.
| posted 27-Oct-2010 6:41pm
Really? Smarties here are just pastel colored pressed sugar candies, round and flat at the same time. They are packaged by stacking them some what like PEZ and wrapped in a clear cellophane and twisted at each end. About the size of a cigarette. Interesting about the difference. I can resist my kind.
Dum-dums are just round suckers.
|
kathy
| posted 27-Oct-2010 6:42pm
Bear, how was the train trip? From where to where? (When you went to visit the Canadian boyfriend)
Steely - beside nuts, I snack on celery and peanut butter (my evening snack) and carrots and raisins (afternoon snack). I just read that a fair portion of trail mix is 1/4 cup!!!) That would be peanuts, almond, walnuts, and a few raisins. That was an eye opener! I've been eating more than 1/4 cup of that stuff.
The wedding was heavenly. It was the first of my 'children' to get married. I had no idea it would be so wonderful.
I eat raisin bran cereal once in awhile. And according to the amount of carbs. that I want to eat, I should only eat 1/2 cup of raisin bran cereal. It's a lot less than I was eating, but it's plenty. |
Debbie M.
| posted 27-Oct-2010 7:19pm
Hi Kathy, Why do you say 'Children' and not children? Are they not really yours? Oh....silly me....... maybe because they are grown? I'm glad you had a good time.
I would like to know about the train trip too!!!!! |
Steely
| posted 27-Oct-2010 7:37pm
That's really eye-opening about the trail mix ... such a small amount can lead to so many calories! I stopped bringing nuts to work because I wanted more, more, more! I forgot my mid-morning snack one day and went to the vending machine. I remember reading fritos were okay on NFNS. I pulled the bag out of the machine and read the calories. Boy was I shocked! The small bag was about 390 calories! They are still sitting in my drawer at work. I should throw them out but I just can't ... yet. Old habits die hard.
I was looking for a chocolate substitute and came across these ChocoPerfection bars (only available on the web, I think). They are SF and contain a good amount of fiber. Maltitol was doing a real number on my digestion. I just got my first package this week. They're not bad but a tad expensive. I break the bars up into two servings and bring one to work as a snack. They taste a little bit waxy (like those chocolate Easter bunnies) but I think I can get past that! I read that these are good substitutes for dessert during the holidays and aid in weight loss (due to the fiber). Has anyone else tried these? |
K10
| posted 28-Oct-2010 1:32am
Debbie: I just heard about the tragedy at Notre Dame on our news. What a shame. |
K10
| posted 28-Oct-2010 2:21am
THANK YOU FOR THE BIRTHDAY GREETINGS!!!! It has been good.
I have always loved the advice on this board. I also love how supportive everyone is for each other. We encourage each other and are real with each other.
Connie: I have appreciated your honesty and the concern you have for us when we are falling off the wagon.
I am looking forward to starting WW next week. I am going to try and not binge before I start. Today, I weighed 194.8. Next year it will not be this high. I am not shooting for a certain weight I am focusing on a size. I know things have fit differently since having children and gaining and losing weight so often. I am shooting for a size 10. I think that is realistic. I am in an 18W right now. Ouch, that hurts to say that. I have done this to myself and I will take this off myself. I actually lose weight easier during the winter, I know that is weird, but I do.
Bronwyn: I am curious to hear about your new program. I use to eat candies in a box called Boston Baked Beans and we would whistle through them.
Debbie: I think it is so funny that you said you don't like Smarties and DumDums. Did you know kids are breaking up Smarties in the wrapper and inhaling the dust from them. It is on YouTube. What are these kids thinking?
Good night all. |
Steely
| posted 28-Oct-2010 8:28am
Good morning to everyone! Just checking in ...
K10, Happy Belated Birthday to you and congratulations on starting WW next week! We all just need to find what works for us and go for it. I had to laugh at your comment about binging before starting the program, been there done that!
Have a good day all and keep your eye on the prize (that means no sneaking Halloween candy)! My husband has decided to hand out pencils and plastic spiders again this year ... not sure if it was a hit with kids since we have enough left from last year to give out this year, but my butt sure thanks him! |
Hilda
| posted 28-Oct-2010 10:06am
Have any of you who are struggling signed up for Sparkspeople or read Dr. Phil's book?
The Ultimate Weight Loss Solution. |
Anonymous
| posted 28-Oct-2010 11:22am
Morning all. Hilda, I get on sparks everyday. I have been able to use many recipes from there. Steely, love the pencil/eraser idea! I am going to try that, maybe. Gotta run and get some errands done. |
Debbie M.
| posted 28-Oct-2010 12:45pm
My dog has not improved as much as I think she should have by now. Its been a week since she was at the Vet. She is scheduled to go again a week from tomorrow. She skin on her stomach seems at times better, then it gets worse again. The rest of her skin is just ick. Doc said it would be three weeks before it was a lot better. WHat to do? Its so expensive to go in again. I'll wait a little longer.
I think I'll take a walk even though its cool and windy.
Such a shame about the Notre Dame boy. So so sad. Many details about the story make it even sadder. Like he was a Junior and he has a sister that goes to ND also and is a Freshman. This death was so needless. |
Debbie M.
| posted 28-Oct-2010 3:57pm
I just cut my son's hair. I swear he has enough hair for 3 people. His Dad used to be like that. Heh, no more.
We're going to a sports banquette tonight to honor my two middle kids's sports efforts. Cross country and soccer.
Have a nice evening everyone. |
2gorjus
| posted 28-Oct-2010 6:50pm
Evening, guys, well I did very well last night. I only ate a half an apple.
Also, I would consider changing my name to 2g but doggone it, I wanna be gorjus!!! Just kidding.
I know what it is like to have a sick dog. Our mostly bassett was 19 years old when he had a stroke. He already had had cancer of the mouth and was totally blind. About 2 years ago he was attacked by a pitbull. After the stroke, he couldn't move at all and when he started messing on himself, we called our vet and made an appointment to have him put down. But before we could get him up there, he died. We still miss him.
I remember some chocolate covered caramel bits in a box that we used to blow into to make it whistle. Can't remember the name, though.
When I start to go out to the fridge, I think about Connie, Steely, Bronwyn, and all the others who keep me grounded. Thanks, guys. |
Debbie M.
| posted 28-Oct-2010 8:43pm
I wanna be gorgeous too. SO you be 2gorjus and I'll be gorjus2.
Wow your dog lives so long and died a natural death. We put our Lab down but I wish I had put up with more. I frequently think of things we could have done to tolerate our "old" dog. Guilt is terrible.
We washed out pup in antibacterial shampoo today. she had to have it on her for 15 minutes before rinsing off. So I wrapped her up in a towel that was heated in the dryer. I wish I could be wrapped up in a hot towel! The dead skin is sluffing off now. I hope she looks better in the morning. |
kathy
| posted 28-Oct-2010 9:14pm
Yes, Debbie, the son who just got married is 30, so he's not a child. And my other 'child' is 27.
Anybody have any ideas for Super Easy dinners? Besides hamburgers, hot dogs, baked chicken, and tuna fish sandwiches. |
kathy
| posted 28-Oct-2010 9:14pm
Are any of you on facebook? |
Bronwyn
| posted 28-Oct-2010 9:15pm
Kathy....congratulations on the wedding. Dinner.....green smoothie and Ezekial muffin. |
Connie
| posted 28-Oct-2010 9:31pm
I got my errands done...spent most of the day with my MIL, also known as Gma. Tomorrow is work day and then the weekend and some football. Can't wait! Everyone sounds good, sweet dreams ladies. |
K10
| posted 28-Oct-2010 11:36pm
2gorjus: I believe you are talking about Milk Duds. |
K10
| posted 28-Oct-2010 11:37pm
Kathy: I am |
Debbie M.
| posted 29-Oct-2010 2:58pm
Big weekend!
Birthday party/bonfire tonight.
Wedding tomorrow.
Trick or Treating Sunday.
Take husband to the airport Monday very very early.(then alone for 8 days)
Lots of challenging situations for me in rehards to food. I am strong, I am woman, hear me roar!! (meow) |
2gorjus
| posted 29-Oct-2010 6:19pm
Debbie, Can you believe it? Two gorjus ladies in one small space! We might be gorjus, we just can't spell.
I hope you live through your weekend. Sounds very full. Have a great time at the wedding. |
Debbie M.
| posted 29-Oct-2010 10:25pm
Party over. It went well.
One crazy night down, two to go. I can't say I did too well. :(
Not on my way to being 2gorjus. Or even gorjus2. heh I forgive me. I'll do better tomorrow. :) |
2gorjus
| posted 30-Oct-2010 9:39am
Debbie, don't worry, everyone slips once in a while. Especially at parties. Just don't beat yourself up over it and get back on track after all the big eating things are over with.
K10, yes,Milk Duds was what I was thinking of. I do remember blowing on the boxes. Little things like that were what made childhood fun. You have to wonder what today's kids will remember when they are old and gray. Ipods and Xboxes????? |
Debbie M.
| posted 30-Oct-2010 10:11am
Today is the wedding. I'll scratch up something unimpressive to wear. 3 months ago I wanted to shine at this wedding but I let my time go by without doing the work. Its not my day to shine anyway. Its the brides. I wouldn't want to make her feel bad anyway with my gorjusness!
My freshman has her first school dance tonight. She wants to dress as a cowgirl. I'm good with that. Some of the costumes out there are so skimpy. This one, of course, will be home made. And require no money!!
Coffee coffee coffee, ready, set, go!
Have a good day all! |
Bear
| posted 30-Oct-2010 4:18pm
Hope you have fun at the wedding, Debbie.
Hi Kathy - when I go see my boyfriend I take the train from Windsor to Toronto.
Thankfully, he is coming here on Thursday for a long weekend. I've missed checking in here... everyone
seems to be doing well. Really I've just been working constantly. It's too bad that it is work while seated, though, because it's impacting my sleeping and I just feel sluggish.
So, I've decided to walk the dog both weekend days and hopefully every day next week. I should have gotten enough work done for that!
Hope all are well. |
Bear
| posted 31-Oct-2010 4:58pm
hmm, thinking about making a cocoa, cream, butter and stevia concoction to deal with this sugar craving..... |
Bronwyn
| posted 31-Oct-2010 5:22pm
Hey give me some WooHoos .....I was at a wedding last night and I did not have the buns, the punch or the dessert.....it gets easier to resist as you do it for a longer period of time. The bad part was my husband ate the things I left behind.....he doesn't need them either
How did you do Debbie? There is something motivating and powerful about sticking to your plan.....but I am not going to lie I have gone both ways in the past and I am sure there will be future times where my decisions aren't as good.
Bear you are so busy but it is all so fun and exciting as well. |
Debbie M.
| posted 31-Oct-2010 8:57pm
I have some of every single thing of this traditional delicious polish wedding supper. Chicken, sausage, noodles, sour kraut, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy and cake.Yes even the bun. And several cocktails to boot. I did notice that of the 4 people who were at my table I ate more than anyone else and I was the biggest person at our table. That says a lot.
I ate till full then ate for taste after. I wonder why I did that? At one point I sat there and regarded my heart. It was pounding faster than normal. I'm sure it was due to my over taxed digestive system. That was not easy to type just now. I'm trying to be honest. Maybe someone else has had a similar experience.
Steve and I stayed home tonight for the first time ever and passed out candy. We had fun. Our kids were various places. I missed walking with them.
Steve will be out of town for 8 days starting tomorrow. I will be taking him and his co-worker to the airport tomorrow morning at 4 AM.
I had a hard start to today emotionally. I had some tears. I'm hoping to be more stable during the week.
Good night all..................... |
2gorjus
| posted 1-Nov-2010 9:56am
Oh, Debbie, I have done that more times than I can count! Then I have the awfulest (is that a word?) sense of self loathing and self pity and misery you can imagine. My heart pounds and I think I am having a heart attack. Then I start thinking 'why did I eat that?' ' I wasn't really hungry' and all the other time-worn phrases. It doesn't do any good. You just have to pick yourself up and start over. |
2gorjus
| posted 1-Nov-2010 10:02am
It must have been very hard for Steve to pack for 8 days. I assume he had to have 'good'clothes for work and everyday clothes for after work. That would be just about everything he owns. That must be very challenging. Do you ever get to go with him? |
Anonymous
| posted 1-Nov-2010 11:01am
Morning all. I had a busy weekend, babysat for the majority of it. Now I am laying in bed with my laptop trying to recover! This week is going to be busy, I need to get to the store and get some ironing and housework done. Gma has a couple of appt's, so I will be hanging in there, but not totally on top of my situations. Maybe knowing that going into it will help with my frustration level.
A couple of observations...Bronwyn, do you think you did better because of the commitment you made to the study? And Debbie, I think your body is trying to tell you to get it together. All of the food that you ate probably harmed your system. I can't remember what your bmi was. If your numbers put you in the danger zone, I think you should google the health risks of that. I watched my father die of emphysema...he abused his body until it did permanent harm. Addictions to food can do that too. One day you feel fine and then the next you have a chronic condition you have to deal with for the rest of your life. It's not just about what size we are, it's about how healthy we are as we age. We don't get endless opportunities to get it right. Come on Debbie...wake up. |
Connie
| posted 1-Nov-2010 11:02am
That was me! |
Steely
| posted 1-Nov-2010 11:41am
Whew, Halloween is over! How did everyone do? I'm at 175.6 (down -1 lb. for a total -26.6 lbs.) The weekend was challenging but I did okay. The longer I abstain from flour and sugar, the easier it gets to say "no". I don't have cravings, but I can still be tempted by the smells.
Bronwyn, funny you mentioned your husband eating your leftovers! My hubby has been doing the same (mine and daughter's) and he's now complaining about gaining weight. He's pretty active but I think he's going to have to stop cleaning everyone's plate. You mentioned ezekial muffins. I cannot find them anywhere. I even went to Trader Joe's this weekend and couldn't find them. Where do you get them? It sounds like you are on a roll, keep it going! Do you like the program you are on? Any new requirements this week?
K10, do you plan to do NFNS on Weight Watchers?
Connie, hang in there. As you know first hand, it is so very difficult dealing with age and the aging. My husband's family is trying to decide whether to put my father-in-law in a nursing home. He's lost track of time, hasn't been paying the bills and can no longer hear. He requires two insulin shots a day which he can't do himself and his wife refuses to do (they have a very disfunctional relationship). That brings ups the question of what should happen to her, my mother-in-law, if he is put in a nursing home ... she's very stubborn. She can't drive yet she refuses to quit her job at Walmart so someone is always having to drive her to and from work (not to mention to and from the grocery store, laundromat, etc.)
Debbie M., it's good that you recognized that you started eating for taste instead of hunger. That's a good sign.
Sorry if I missed anyone ... I hope everyone is doing well and off to a good start in November! |
K10
| posted 1-Nov-2010 1:11pm
Steely: I am going to try and minimize the flour and sugar. I don't want to eat the low-cal snacks they say are ok. I will have to see what their newer program has to offer. I am going with a friend and she will probably stick to the WW plan. I will still watch for where sugar is and if I eat pasta I will eat the brown rice pasta and still incorporate quinoa and such.
I just did a cardio kick-boxing class and I am hurting already.
Debbie: I know how hard it is on you when your hubby travels. I will keep you in my prayers.
Connie: You sure will be busy this week. What a help you are to your family.
Have a great day everyone. |
Debbie M.
| posted 1-Nov-2010 1:29pm
He flew this morning without delay! ONe layover in CLeveland then on to Boston. I wish I went too.
Halloween is over, few!
Today the kids are home do to teacher record day. We have been to walmart and the library twice already. I checked out a bunch of cook books just for fun. Boston would have been better. Much more fun.
I am committed to doing all the right things this week. I gained a few pounds back and
I want to get them off again before they add up to more.
Thanks Steely. I am going to be more mindful.
Connie I want and need to get it together!
Thanks for prayers K10.
2gorjus, I am starting over today!
Good job Bronwyn for restraining yourself at the wedding. I know the POWER which you speak of because I have experienced it. I want it back!! |
Bronwyn
| posted 1-Nov-2010 4:41pm
Debbie you can have the 'POWER" again ,,,,, really it is a daily or hourly thing isn't it. I hate to get too strong feeling or too exuberant because then the fall is harder. I am doing this minute by minute with a bit of a big picture in mind.
Last night I had everyone over for a birthday party for my son.....all the favourites and yet I only ate NFNS. The truth is cook healthy so the only temptations was our families favourite cheese cake......just the world's best ever but, I don't need cheesecake so I didn't have any!
Connie it is possibly helpful to be part of a study but the truth is I haven't even received any of the materials yet or had any contact with the program as such. I hope it helps to keep me focused once I really get going on things. At the moment I am eating 5 grams fibre and drinking 2 glasses water before each meal. I am trying to eat 3 meals a day but I seem to always end up needing a snack as well. I am eating no processed foods (easy, I really I mostly never do except cottage cheese and cheese and Ezekial stuff, I guess).
In a hurry today.......getting organized to go to Portland for a few days and see my daughter.........woohoo so excited!!!! |
Connie
| posted 1-Nov-2010 10:32pm
I tried a new recipe tonight that was a hit, if I get a minute on my own tomorrow I will post it. |
Debbie M.
| posted 2-Nov-2010 6:26am
Have a nice trip Bronwyn. |
