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No Flour, No Sugar Diet
SummaryDr. Gott's No Flour, No Sugar Diet presents a simple, straight-forward way to lose weight and keep it off for a lifetime. All you need do is eliminate flour and sugar from your diet. DescriptionThis diet book contains common-sense techniques on how to eat better and achieve a healthier lifestyle. It gets you to focus on foods that are nutritional and satisfying. Thus, you can both lose weight and become healthier in the process. You can eat brown rice, lean meats, low-fat dairy products, fruits and vegetables. But, you have to stop eating foods like bagels, pasta, bread, cereal, white rice, cookies, sweets, and cakes. Many excellent recipes are included in the book with have no flour and sugar, yet taste delicious. The approach is to keep things simple by just eliminating flour and sugar, the two primary food ingredients that are causing the obesity problem in America. Our culture has become addicted to sweets. This book helps you break the addiction and get on track for eating healthier while losing that extra weight. HistoryDr. Gott is a medical columnist published in over 350 newspaper daily. He is a practicing physician with a general practice in Connecticut. He's also the director of medicine at Hotchkiss School (a prep-school). CriticismGiving up bread and sweets may simply be too hard for some people. Sugar is in a great majority of products sold today. While the diet sounds simple, implementing it and sticking to it is quiet a challenge. Tags: glycemic-index low-calorie low-carb low-fat no-sweets simple Related Diets: Cambridge Diet Cabbage Soup Diet No-S Diet South Beach Diet Fat Smash Diet |
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| Hilda | posted 7-Jan-2009 12:22am I just got on www.everydiet.com and read about the Oprah Diet. One thing I found is they recommend 1/2 tsp. cinnamon every day for an appetite suppressant. I absolutely believe this diet is the best, but I like to read tips from others that we can use. |
| Hilda | posted 7-Jan-2009 1:11am I also read about LA Weight Loss diet centers and how they are ripping people off and closing down without notice. We have one in my city, at least I think it's still there. I'm glad this plan costs us nothing. |
| Debbie M. | posted 7-Jan-2009 1:33am Cinnamon also lowers blood pressure. 1/4 tsp a day was remcommended in my book, You: On A Diet. I was so hungry today I ate everything in site. PMS My breasts are heavy, I'm crabby and I have cravings for everything. I know from experience to just ignore myself and not weigh. I always gain a couple pounds in water at this time. I feel so bloated. My sleeping pattern has been messed up for several days. Wish I could sleep. Debster, I know my comment will not be popular on this board but with your knees being so bad, have you researched weight loss surgery? Have you seriously considered it or did you just refer to it in jest? For those who qualify it is a good option. The surgery they do these days is not the surgery of years gone by. My husband and I did a lot of research on it before he had his done and found it to be a good option for him. I just don't want you to throw this option out of consideration just because some are against it. I don't want to talk anyone into it because it is a highly individual and personal desision and you have to be totally committed to the lifstyle changes required to keep the weight off. My husband had it done almost 5 years ago. He would do it again in a heart beat. He lost 150 and has kept it off. It has changed his life. I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have about his experience. He had it done by Rosemarie Jones at Saint Vincent's Hospital in Carmel, Indiana. I would highly recommend this surgeon and hospital. We drove 3 hours to this facility upon the recomendation of our family doc. Just food for thought. You have been on my mind lately. |
| Anonymous | posted 7-Jan-2009 2:58am Hi everyone- Went back to work. Coworkes were dumping there christmas candies, cookies in the snack lounge. I always bring veggies and dips and keep it in my lunch box for snack cravings. Have a great story. I was at at Starbucks with the triplets and hubby. A retired couple was at the next table. The first words that came out of the retired couple's mouth that poor woman must be getting welfare checks". I was so pissed when I heard her say that. I told the senior citizen to mind her own business and took my kids walked out of the door. I am an accountant and work for a financial Company, Deloitte and Touche, Guess who came to my office today. The retired couple who called me a welfare handout.I smiled and they walked out of the door. If you see young mothers do not assume we are welfare handouts. |
| Debbie M. | posted 7-Jan-2009 3:30am HA! Thats a great story. What satisfaction you must have had. :o) |
| Bronwyn | posted 7-Jan-2009 5:06am Honestly where do such rude people come from? I would think the comments would more likely be,,,,,oh my goodness triplets that must be so much fun! My friends parents were also 15 and 16 when they got married. They too were expecting at the time. My friend is 52 and she is the child they were expecting when they married so young. Her parents are still together and have a great marriage......52 years later. Being an accountant at Deloitte and Touche sounds really impressive to me....what a shock they must have had, eh!!!! You guys I don't sleep......I am going nuts.........I am trying to get into a better pattern. I can't fall asleep until 5 or 6 in the morning then I will sleep until 9:30 or 10:00......sometimes even 10:30. I hate that schedule. It isn't even straight through at that point because I am disturbed when my husband gets up about 7:00. It makes me feel like such a slug sleeping in the morning but really it isn't even that many hours. I try to not have any naps with the hopes I can get to sleep earlier at night.....it doesn't help. Of course there is all this info about how important it is to get more sleep to help lose weight. I seldom eat in the middle of the night even though I feel somewhat hungry. Occassionally I will have a bowl of yoghurt in hopes that will help me sleep. I don't get any more sleep than Oprah,,,,,it would just be nice if I were a billionare as well  Anyone have any ideas or suggestions?Debster I agree with Debbie M......You have to make decisions based on what you feel is best. Of course we are all trying to support each other in doing NFNS and we may make strong statements about it and equally strong against others things. Surgery is drastic but sometimes problems take drastic measures. My brother had it last spring and is half his original size......if he follows the program as he should he will keep that weight off. He is kind of forced into eating smaller amounts of food or else he gets sick and miserable from too large of portions. He still has bad habits though. The one thing I noted that he could eat were some small, bad choices.....brownies, ice cream and so forth. If he doesn't control that he won't keep his weight off. He simply did not feel he could lose weight any other way and he has been quite happy he did the surgery. |
| Debbie M. | posted 7-Jan-2009 8:23am Thanks for your comments Bronwyn. The perfect diet for a WLS patient is nfns. If you decise to do it I would love for you to continue to post here. The beauty of the surgery is it keeps you honest. There are consequences for your actions. Sometimes if Steve decides to have a couple cookies he feels all blah and wonders why he did it. heh Sometimes he will put too much on his plate. I'll look at it and say "who do you think you're feeding? He laughs and sure enough half the food is left. The fact that your knees need replacing tells me you are the perfect candidate for this surgery. Get the weight off fast, get your knee surgery and get on with a new life. But that said, if you have your mind set on strictly nf/ns I know it will be hard (as is for all of us)and take some time but we will support you and know you can do it. Deb did you say you are in or near Chicago? |
| Debbie M. | posted 7-Jan-2009 8:55am Bronwyn, I was thinking about your (our) sleep troubles. I bet we would sleep great if we started a work out program. You know that can't-wait-to-pour-yourself-in-bed feeling that you get in the summer when you do a bunch of yard work. Do you have any workout videos you can do until you can get outside to walk? I have some around here somewhere. We should shoot to exercise 30 minutes everyday. And post it as soon as we did it each day. Are you with me? Anyone else in there with me? Connie??, I know you don't sleep sometimes. Off to clean out my linen closet. It's literally busting at the seams. I am determined to get the door closed all the way. |
| Hilda | posted 7-Jan-2009 10:48am Have you had your thyroid checked? TSH Throid Stimulating Hormone test might reveal something connected with not sleeping. Try going to bed listening to praise and worship music on a CD or radio or listening to Joyce Meyer on the computer, if you have a laptop to take to bed with you. I can fall asleep better that way. I just have to get up twice a night to go to the bathroom. |
| Anonymous | posted 7-Jan-2009 10:53am My daughter was a single mom for awhile and we were treated very rudely at the dentist because my granddaughter had Medicaid. It really made me furious. She is a teacher now and remarried, but I never judge anyone's situation. Her husband left her and has never paid a penny of child support. A young woman at my church had the surgery before her wedding 2 years ago. I am sorry to say she is right back where she started. I think it would have been wiser to kick the addiction to sugar and flour first, and then maybe she would have been successful. |
| Debster | posted 7-Jan-2009 10:54am Hi Everyone....I watched the biggest loser last night ....what an inspiration... I know that I would be a perfect candidate for gastric bypass and I know that it has proven successful for so many people but I am petrified of this surgery. I know of 3 people who have had really bad experiences, one actually never made it out of the hospital...but I do know of one really good success story, but like Bronwyn mentioned...I have watched this person eat and she eats really small amounts of really bad stuff...but her weight is staying off. The verdict is still out for me....if I can figure a way to move more and stick to this healthy eating program I should be able to get this weight off and have the knee surgery. Actually, my orthopaedic doctor said that he could do the surgery at my current weight and I would be fine...but I am putting the pressure on myself to lose the weight because I know my chances for success would be better. The doctor is one of the best knee surgeons in Maryland....he has an excellent reputation, but I know how much better my chances would be with some of this weight off. What is 4cansoup? I made some chicken, vegetable and barley soup last night and I brought it to work with me today. I have the soup, a salad and some fruit. I am really trying to get back on this program. When I stuck to it for that short period of time before I had great success....I am shooting to get that momentum back. I go back to Weight Watchers tomorrow night....so I can actually see how much I weigh now. I will post my weight tomorrow evening. You are all like good friends. Thanks for the support. Keep up all of your efforts. There is much information out there now with the new year upon us. Talk to you later. Deb |
| Debbie M. | posted 7-Jan-2009 11:44am I'm glad your momentum is back Debster. I totally understand your fear of this surgery as people love to talk about the horror stories. Just like child birth, its so dramatic to talk about the terrible things. Most of these surgeries are successful. Steve's surgeon said the reason some people have terrible outcomes is because this is a last ditch attempt to save their lives. They have gotten so heavy, they have deteriorated so far before they even got to the point of surgery. Most of the ones who die should have had the surgery before cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes got the best of them. Going to a reputable experienced surgeon(she did more than 3,000 before Steve) and hospital where an entire wing is dedicated to bariatrics is also a must. Steve's surgeon was so proactive in heading off complications. Nuff said. I did weigh today and you guessed it 193. I think my scale is stuck. I'll give it a kick next time. hehe I found a food journal in my desk that I bought a long time ago. I'm going to use that today. I didn't exercise yet but I will let you know when I do. Bye friends....... |
| Debbie M. | posted 7-Jan-2009 11:48am Here are some ideas for all of us to increase the greens into our daily lives: 1—Greens for Breakfast: This morning I put a handful of frozen organic spinach in my smoothie. Guess what? Didn't even know it was there! Recipe (of sorts) is below. 2—Greens for Lunch. I have leftovers from last night (stir fry beef and veggies) that I plan on adding some more frozen organic spinach to. Yeah, heavy on the spinach, but I will be trying other things too, I promise. Just all about the spinach today! 3—Extra Greens for Dinner. I haven't paid enough attention to my beloved kale lately. When I make kale, I take out the tough stalks, cut into pieces, steam it till bright green, then sauté it lightly in a little olive oil and garlic, a little sea salt and a fresh grinding of pepper…it's so good like that. I also add it to soups, stews and stir fries. It's a great way to get in a little extra green. You do the same with Swiss chard, collards and other dark leafy greens. One of the hardest parts of eating healthy is making sure you get enough veggies in your life. The holidays can really throw us off track, but awareness can really help to get the green back in! Try some of these ideas this week with me. Here's the recipe for my new "green" smoothie: Makes 2 big smoothies 1 banana, frozen a handful of frozen (organic if you can) berries, your choice (about 1/3 cup) 1/2 cup frozen organic spinach (a big handful) 2 scoops protein powder (I use a vanilla whey protein powder) 1/2 cup Fage yogurt (I use the nonfat. Fage is creamy and WONDERFUL) 1/2 cup orange juice *water, as needed *if you like it sweeter, add one packet Z Sweet (this is a sugar alcohol that is safe!) Put everything in a blender (I have a 450 watt blender that works great!) and LET HER RIP! Love, Leanne (From FlyLady) |
| Debbie M. | posted 7-Jan-2009 12:51pm Anonymous, Your daughter was not a single mom. She was a divorced mom. A single mom is a mother who was never married. I'm glad the system was there to help her. Thats what its there for. I know in some cases its abused but in most cases its a god send and truely needed. It's too bad some people can be so ignorant to judge a situation without all the facts. |
| Bronwyn | posted 7-Jan-2009 1:33pm Debbie that is a good tip about the spinach.....spinach can we used anywhere. I chiffonade it throw it in soups, stews, spaghetti sauces, omelets and so forth. I haven't put it in my smoothies.....worried about the colour but now I am not making them for the kids it might work. Debbie what do we need to do to make the scales move downward.....mine seems to be stuck as well. I have been NFNS now since last Thursday and I plan to stay that way but a drop on the scales would really help. All in all that isn't that much time and perseverance is the key. |
| Debster | posted 7-Jan-2009 2:21pm I use a lot of fresh spinach in my chicken vegetable barley soup. It shrinks down and makes the soup look delicious. Love spinach in omelettes and just plain love spinach salads. The scales are going lower and lower....how low can we go????? Watch out Jennifer Aniston! |
| Debbie M. | posted 7-Jan-2009 3:30pm Have any of you ever looked at the Everydayhealth website? Its a cool way to look up calories and chart your progress. Health resources and personalized health tools too. My sister in law has been doing this and has lost over 30 pounds. She only has 18 to go. She started at my now weigh of 193 and is at 158. I wish I was there. Let me know if any of you decide to check it out. |
| Connie | posted 7-Jan-2009 4:21pm Hi gang. Wow, so much talking today! Bronwyn, I think you should have your hormone levels checked. Can't hurt, might help. We need to remember to drink lots of water. If you are trying to drink some extra water, and eat large/normal portion sizes , your missing the point. If you drink LOTS of water, you will have to reduce your portion sizes because you will already be half full. That is what worked for me in the beginning. I no longer drink that much, but I remember I ate some raw veggies with the water and I was full. For those of us out of the house all day, it will surely require some planning, but if you can hang around the house/bathroom, try it...it works. Soup sounds go good! I'm going to go see if I have anything to make it with. |
| Bronwyn | posted 7-Jan-2009 6:16pm I decided to brave the measurement thing.........oh my gosh I am an enormous hour glass.......I have basically added 10-12 inches to each of my measurements. |
| Debbie M. | posted 7-Jan-2009 8:45pm I wish I was an enormous hour glass shape. At least you look like a woman. I look like an enormous apple. :( |
| Debster | posted 7-Jan-2009 10:20pm It's almost my bedtime....checking in to see how everyone is doing....We have and enormous hour glass, an enormous apple....and I would be an enormous pear...any other fruit out there???? Had a steak and salad and sweet potato at Outback's tonight....didn't cook but stuck to NFNS....avoided the bread. Weight Watchers tomorrow....Good night everybody....again the question....what is 4 can soup? |
| Debbie M. | posted 7-Jan-2009 10:27pm I suppose there wouldn't be any string beans on here now would there be? Oh wait, maybe triplet mom! hehe Been to bed twice so far. Just got up to finish my book. ~apple girl |
| Hilda | posted 8-Jan-2009 12:05am For 4 can soup, I get out 4 bowls and put 1/4 can of each in each bowl, cover and refrigerate to eat one bowl a day for 4 days, usually for lunch. I use: 1 can of low sodium mixed vegetables( rinsed and drained) 1 can of diced tomatoes 1 can of black beans( rinsed and drained) 1 can of Progresso Garden Vegetable soup or any other low sodium vegetable soup if I added a fifth can of veggies (zuccini?) I would divide it into 5 bowls. Then when I get ready to microwave it, sometimes I add a little meat to it, or toast a piece of Ezekiel bread for croutons. The black beans are really filling. It is an old WW recipe. |
| Hilda | posted 8-Jan-2009 12:11am I figured out my BMI and it came to 30.9 so I am obese at 5'4" and need to get to 145-155 to be normal. Also I read to calculate maintaining your current weight, multiply it x12. So 180x12=2160. I must have been eating that much to maintain that weight. To lose a pound a week you have to cut your calorie intake 500 calories a day, or down to 1660. Or to lose 2 poinds a week to 1160. That is probably not very healthy. I think 1200 is as low as you should go. |
| Bronwyn | posted 8-Jan-2009 12:13am Okay this is really funny....I am getting a kick out of our fruity conversation. Believe me there is nothing attractive about an enormous hour glass especially one with an enormous abdomen as well........it just translates into enormous size. String beans are my favorite |
| Kathleen | posted 8-Jan-2009 12:14am Goodness, lots of good stuff today. Be careful not to consume too much cinnamon. Mom had an allergic reaction when she purposely consumed some everyday as suggested above. FYI. Not being able to sleep is one of the worst things. Been there. Soothing music. Hand held electronic solitaire, yahtzee, etc., a warm bath or shower, praying. I know that if I fall asleep while still praying, God understands. It really relaxes me. If persists, see your doctor, they can help. Okay, we have all we need in our ranks here: fruit(apples, pears) and time(hourglass). We need to eat well and be patient. Tonight I put ricotta cheese (mixture for shells) and spread it on 6" round corn tortilla shells. Put my homemade spaghetti sauce on top and sprinkled with parmesan cheese. 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Delicious. Clementines and pears! My boys loved it too~ Day 10 accomplished on nfns. 18 days til I 'can' weigh in. I am much more level headed when I am not concerned about the scale everyday. It is a relief!! Hide those scales for a while!! Surgery or not? Hard decision. Keep up the nfns and pray. It will come to you. Good night all. Can't wait to get some sugar free pudding, didn't think of that til it was mentioned here a couple of days ago! |
| Bronwyn | posted 8-Jan-2009 12:41am Debbie M. I have been reading on the web site your posted earlier today. There are some good idea but the bottom line is really eating less...and getting some exercise. I guess the NFNS is probably one of the easiest ways to eat less....because it helps to curb cravings. I find it easiest when I go NFNS to go cold turkey......I went from reckless Christmas eating straight to NFNS.....and I haven't missed the junk. I believe that I have been 7 days NFNS......and mostly my eating has been quite balanced. The last couple of days I have cut way back on my nut consumption. I have had very few "bread" products at all.....maybe 2 servings of triscuts and 2 slices of Ezekial in that week. I am a little surprised that my stomach feels as big or bigger....jeans really tight across the stomach. I don't know why but the weight loss is going to be slow....and I need to accept that. I feel good and I am not craving chocolate.....amazing!!!! |
| Hilda | posted 8-Jan-2009 12:49am If we eat oatmeal we can also lower our cholesterol. What brand of oatmeal is best? Oprah always talks about steel cut oats. |
| Hilda | posted 8-Jan-2009 12:58am Drinking water reduces wrinkles, too. Now that motivates me! Keep your nuts in the refrigerator so they don't oxidize. I don't really know what that means, but if Dr. Oz says so, I'm storing them there. |
| Bronwyn | posted 8-Jan-2009 1:57am Hilda I love steel cut oats....try Bob's Red Mill steel cut oats. I love the texture and taste. Okay for the wrinkles I will try to drink more water  I am glad that Dr. Oz is saying the same thing as me about the nuts........ |
| Kathleen | posted 8-Jan-2009 7:57am Maybe I would be surprised if I tried different oatmeal. I get my quick oats at Aldi. Bronwyn, I am not craving chocolate either. I cannot believe it. I also don't 'see' any results, but I sure do feel good! |
| Debster | posted 8-Jan-2009 9:45am Kathleen, that was cute about the fruits and time thing....nice analogy....Hilda, thanks for the 4 can soup thing. I never heard of that. It's a funny thing, I also bought some sugar free pudding mix when I read it hear (I think Hilda was making it). I had forgotten about it also. That's what is so great about this group....all of the ideas and support. Hey Connie...where are you? you usually post by this time in morning. Are things okay with you? I keep you and all of the girls in my prayers every night. Weight Watchers tonight....Wish me luck. |
| Debbie M. | posted 8-Jan-2009 10:01am I am addicted to the scale. I weigh nearly every day. It keeps me focued on where I am. It's not for everyone though. I have steal cut oats up in the cupboard but havent tried them yet. I'm interested in the soup idea. I'll see what I have to make it. My You: On a Diet book says to have a cup of soup before every meal. It helps to fill you up and is a good snack too. I make vegetable soup with ground beef. After I brown the beef I drain and rince with hot water. It gets really tender while the soup cooks and my family loves it too. Bronwyn, I highly recommend kicking the scale. 192 today. (big smile) 205/192/150 (start/current/future goal) |
| Bronwyn | posted 8-Jan-2009 2:59pm Guess what I slept last night (during the night) for about 7 hours.....at least 6....woohoo!!!! It didn't help on the scales but you know I feel good and I like eating NFNS! I know Kathleen it is amazing to not crave chocolate......although I would not want to tempt myself by having it in front of me. Debster I do wish you good luck tonight at WW....just in case it takes you a while to start releasing the weight though don't get discouraged if the scales don't say what you want them to. I have wondered if I should go weigh in some place once a week and stay off the scales here......I would have to get rid of them to be able to stay off of them. Hilda it sounds like you are getting things figured out to go for another period of weight loss. You are the only person I know who plans plateaus.....I am always planning on getting off of one Debbie the scales are starting to move....WOOHOO for you!!!! I try to not think about the fact that I weighed the same as you this time last year. I have learned that I can gain weight very, very easily but now taking it off is a totally different story. It is never worth letting your weight climb......and the truth is I will have to be careful always even if I can finally get this excess weight off. I think I am finally recognizing that I can never eat recklessly without horrible consequences. I envy my thin friends but one recently told me that she has for her entire life eating very carefully and never let her weight go up by more than 3 or 4 lbs. before she gets really serious about taking if off. The truth is most thin people are not obsessed with food or weight but most I think are careful. I read something interesting once about gaining weight.....it said to never gain more weight than you can take off in 72 hours. That would keep you from ever having to battle the bulge. I believe if you have it off in 72 hours it was never really owned by your body or something complex that I can't remember Connie we are all waiting to hear from you. By the way I am going out of town tomorrow and I will be gone for a week. I hate going away from home when I am trying to eat well.....it is so much harder. I know where I am going that bread and desserts are a big staple. I will go to the store and buy some of my own groceries even if it kind of offends others. I would rather be offensive than eat the things I am trying to stay away from. |
| Debbie M. | posted 8-Jan-2009 5:32pm In reference to what you said about your body "owning" the weight: I think that is the reason I weigh so often. Even though I havent lost in over a month I havent gained either. I have really been watching. Maybe I have been eating enough to stay the same but I havent gained. I know what I need to do to lose now. I do eat less now than when I was 13 pounds heavier. I eat just enough to maintain this weight. So I need to reduce further now to lose. Have a great trip. I don't think taking your own food is offensive. It just shows how serious you are about your commitment to your plan. Don't waste your money and go somewhere to weigh Bronwyn, You know what you need to do. Just do it!~ How ya doing Connie? Everyone else? |
| Connie | posted 8-Jan-2009 6:24pm Hello gang! I have been so busy the last couple of days...I'm not digging it. Tomorrow morning my daughter is having her wisdom teeth, all four, removed. Once I get her home I plan on doing nothing but nursing her. I'll be on the computer catching up for sure. Bronwyn, I was so sad to read that you are going out of town. Isn't that something that has thrown you off track in the past? Good for you planning ahead. You will absolutely have to stay NFNS to keep up your momentum. You can do it. Explain your eating habits and be firm. Focus on how good you are feeling. And a super "yea" on the sleep. What a difference it makes. Congrats Debbie on being down. I haven't weighed in a couple of days, I probably will not until Sat morn. But I have been eating well. In fact today I had the best soup. I have the recipe and I will post it tomorrow. We are having it tonight with some sauteed shrimp. Yum! Not having cravings is the best thing ever. I never ever thought I would be chocolate/craving free, but NFNS has given me that freedom. Good for you Debster, Kathleen and Hilda. How are you Mish? I'll check in tomorrow when I get the patient home. Best to all. |
| Anonymous | posted 8-Jan-2009 8:28pm It is so called where I am friend, triplet mom. too stop cravings drink green tea and eat a slice of apples with cinnamon, microwave it in the oven for a few seconds add yogurt and raisins great snack. I also like to take the mini carrots, brush with olive oil, and put it in the oven for 10 minutes. great snack too. Just hang on for this week.. There is next week. |
| Debster | posted 9-Jan-2009 12:18am Okay....I got the news at Weight Watchers - 307 - up 3 lbs from my last weigh in on the Thursday before Christmas. I guess it could have been worse because I was really off program. My legs are very swollen and stiff today so I know that I am also retaining a lot of fluid but this will all be ending soon. I am starting over. New day....and I am going to clean up my act. There are so many good ideas on this site. Keep up the good work everybody. Thanks for your well wishes. Connie....remember...no straws for the patient after extractions. Bronwyn, have a great trip....stay on program if you can. Debbie....what do you say....let's have a race to 150....we can do it! |
| Hilda | posted 9-Jan-2009 12:27am I only planned the plateau because I didn't want to buy new clothes yet. Now I am ready! After checking my BMI and finding out I am still classified as obese, it really scares me to keep this weight on because I know how many diseases it can cause. I had a night where I couldn't get back to sleep for an hour and a half last night. I can see how that is so annoying if it is every night. Our minister have given us the assignment for 2008 to Praise God when wake up and when we go to sleep. I have not been praying for everyone on this site, but I will start. If we can get addicted to checking this every day, we can get just as addicted to doing things to get our bodies healthy again. I've found when I am hungry to check my protein intake. Usually a hard boiled egg or some cheese will satisfy. |
| Hilda | posted 9-Jan-2009 12:34am Debster, you will get there. Do you think the counting points makes it easier to keep track of your calorie limits? I was on WW briefly last year and lost some. I sort of liked counting the points. Does anyone remember the old Richard Simmons Deal a Meal, where you checked off each fruit, vegetable and glass of water during the day so you knew what you needed to consume and what was left you could have at the end of the day? Not a bad idea either. I know I did not get in all my vegetables today. |
| Hilda | posted 9-Jan-2009 12:39am Bronwyn, I think everyone in the country is trying to lose weight this time of year,so no one should be offended. It's all that is on tv and on the internet. My son in law is into organic foods and when they visit, he has always brought a lot of snacks and food for traveling. I was never offended. |
| Kathleen | posted 9-Jan-2009 1:53am Glad sleep improved for some. Was praying for you all as I drifted to sleep: my new friends. Thank you for being here. This is a great place to come! I cannot believe no cravings. Better mood. Fixing regular meals, not just snacking and throwing something together @ 7pm for the family. No scale for me until the 26th. Shoot, period due that day. It will be interesting to see the weight considering the timing. Debster: hang in there. What is your fav nfns food? Debbie M: :) Big smile back to you on your weight! Bronwyn: even if you just eat the topping off pizzas, you will do great. Have a safe trip. Have someone hold your scale for ransom. You will weigh less often if you have to seek it out. Stay on track and you know you are going in the right direction. Hilda: I agree. We can all find time and energy for what we want to do: everything from watching tv, shopping, to eating. I agree with your cheese snacking. It helps me a lot! Connie: good luck to your daughter. Funny thing: my son had his wisdom teeth removed and there were 6 when they got in there. 2 buds above 2 of the teeth. Pretty weird! On to day 12. Youngest getting braces tomorrow. Dental day for us gals! |
| Bronwyn | posted 9-Jan-2009 2:05am I need to get to bed but I just wanted to wish you all good luck and I look forward to hearing about your success when I return. I don't think I will have access to a computer but maybe....... Anyways I will think of you guys when the junk food appears and remember that I want to return to the board saying I am still NFNS......today was day 8.....why in the world blow that now. take care and be good to yourselves!!!!! |
| Debbie M. | posted 9-Jan-2009 7:58am You too Bronwyn. You have quite the challenge in front of you but you can do it. Debster, Dosnt it seem like 150 is such a far off thing. I know that dosn't sound very positive but sometimes I think I will never be where I want to be. It is taking sooooo long. I must concentrate on the fact that for the first time I have lost some weight without moving right back up the scale. I truely have made lifestyle changes. Even if I have just been maintaining, I'm not gaining. I'm just becoming a little impatient. That time of the month (isn't here yet) is coming (still waiting)and it always makes me feel blue and crabby and bloated (up two pounds from yesterday)grrrrrrrrrr Thanks for the prayers Kathleen, I too will pray each day for all of us. Hilda, I remember deal a meal. It was before I got fat but I always thought it was a sensible way to diet. Do any of you remember what weight you were when you liked your body? I was 163 when I went on my first diet. Lost 20 pounds. Got married at 149. Was a little plump. My perfect weight before I got fat was 130-135. I wonder what I would look like at that weight now that I don't have nearly the muscle mass that I used to. I'm so weak now compared to then. I was just noticing how yucky my arms are becoming. I better go before I bring us all down. ;o) |
| Debbie M. | posted 9-Jan-2009 8:16am I know now what has been bugging me. I was thinking about what I went through last year. I was getting ready to have my brain surgery at this time last year. I was just finding out I had a meningioma. I developed a head ache right after Christmas and it didnt go away. I never really get head aches. I got the head ache, diagnosis and surgery in less than a month. I spent most of January and February in my dark bedroom waiting for surgery (Jan 30th ) and recovering. My hair has grown back over my incision and no one would know now that I even had anything done now. You just never know what life has in store for you. You just never know what tomorrow will bring. I wish you all could have seen my head. The front half of my head was shaved. I had an incision that went over the top of my head from ear to ear like a head band. It was held together by 52 staples. It was not cancer and I am fine. I just need to have an MRI each year to make sure it dosnt grown back. (Kinda scary that it could come back) I'll have the next MRI in the summer. I guess its normal for me to be thinking about all of this at the one year mark. Its good to be alive! My outcome could have been very different. (sorry if I grossed anyone out. Its good thearapy for me to talk about it) By the way I gained 10 pounds due to the high doses of steroids that I was on but I have lost that now. Thanks to NF/NS. |
| Mish | posted 9-Jan-2009 8:20am Good Morning All! So glad you're back Connie. You're a great inspiration to me and I'm beginning to feel the good effects of NFNS for 4 days and starting day 5. Bronwyn, good luck and stay strong on your trip -- you are SO right! After 8 days of NFNS, the thought of going backwards is not very tempting and that can be enough to keep your integrity intact. I'll be excited to hear how you are when you return. Debbie M, you go girl! If you need to weigh yourself everyday to stay committed, than you do what you need to do. I'm inspired by you as well, because your smart about how to do this for yourself and you have the patience to go the long haul! My hat's off to you! :) Debster, I feel that I owe you an apology regarding the surgery option. I'm truly sorry if I came across as overly opinionated and harsh. It's hard to put feelings into writing, but I only had your best health and results at heart. If it works for you to do NFNS, excellent! If doing WW + NFNS is another option, then go for it!! But if you find that your health is not improving or deteriorating, please get some sound medical advice and most of all - listen to your heart. You are the only one who knows what's best for you. I am so glad you are part of this forum and whatever you do, you'll be a success!! :) Hilda, you and I are the same age and almost the same height. You're success and persistence is paying off. I can't wait until I'm out of the two's and into the one's. When and if I hit a plateau, I'll be coming to you for advice! P.S. The cheese snack does help! Hi Triplet Mom - I'm so glad you stay in touch with us. Your success shows me that it is possible to stay NFNS and enjoy life. You're probably a terrific mom and your little ones are lucky to have you. Kathleen, my best friend when I was a little girl was Kathleen, so I love seeing your name in the forum. I'm sure you'll be pleased and surprised by what the scale says on the 26th, period or not. Just remember to pay attention to how you're feeling and how clothes are fitting, because those are keys indicators as well. You're not just a number - you're a person who has taken responsibility for her life and is moving forward!! Good Job! This will be my first weekend on NFNS for the new year. I have trouble on the weekends because my days aren't as scheduled as the weekdays when I'm going to work. Any thoughts or advice? I will be planning my menus, which is something I don't usually do on the weekends. Also, it'll be days 6 and 7, so I don't want to slip and give myself a reason to be angry, because that'll trigger a binge. I'm graeteful for all of you and wish you all a good weekend! Mish ("the dish") LOL! |
| Debster | posted 9-Jan-2009 10:09am Mish....first I would like to say that there is no need for you to apologize for anything. Many people have suggested this to me because they see me struggling with my arthritic legs. I am not offended ever because I realize that this is a suggestion made out of care and concern, not ill will. The problem is me....I have a strong fear that if I would do this, I would never recover. I don't know if this is just fear (it may be) or if it is a legitimate gut feeling that I should not ignore. I am going to do my very very best to conquer this beast, this addiction, in 2009. We are all on different steps, same ladder....but we can do this. Debbie....I am sorry to hear how much pain you went through last year. We really do all have our burdens at times. That is what strengthens us and makes us who we are. When the summer approaches and you call to make your appointment for the MRI (wearing your ultra cute summer outfit on your 150 pound smokin body)...let us all know when it is and we will send extra special thoughts and prayers your way....seriously, it helps. Connie....good luck to your daughter....how is your husband doing lately? Everything okay? Hey Hilda.....I remember "Deal A Meal". I have it and I have all of Richard's tapes, etc. I actually met him 2 different times. I went to California to visit my daughter who was living there at the time, and I went to Richard's "Slimmin Studio" in Beverly Hills. My daughter arranged it as a surprise for me... I took an exercise class with him and his group...(this was before I had all of the problems with my legs). He is a "riot"....no kidding....what a flake but you've got to love him. The next time I went back to California I scheduled a class for myself at his studio because it was so much fun. I was wearing "Jessica McClintock" perfume at that time and when he gave me a big hug (he does to everyone)..he said "Honey, what are you wearing...you smell delightful...I told him and he said that he was going to get some for himself. Seriously, I could hang around that guy all the time....you laugh so much you don't have time to eat. Just a thought.... When we look at all of the problems in the world and some of the heartbreaking things that some other people are going through and have gone through, it makes us realize that eating healthy is easy....in comparison...right? We are lucky to live in a country where healthy food is so readily accessible. We can do this... and another plus....we have each other for support. |
| Debster | posted 9-Jan-2009 10:17am Kathleen, I don't really have a favorite food but I am stuck on soups, chicken stock, lots of different vegetables...barley....seems to fill me up, how about you? |
| Pghkim | posted 9-Jan-2009 10:33am Well, hello all!!! This is my 5th day of NFNS diet and I have to say, its not too too hard. My husband and I are doing it together and I hope that gets me to stay on a diet. A few years ago I lost almost 90 pounds with a doctors help but I just couldnt restrict myself like that again. Measuring everthing and weighing raw meat, YUK!! I wanted something I could do easliy and do it for the rest of my life because I have always had trouble losing and maintaining. I found this website and wanted to be a part of some kind of support group since Im a SAHM and no one is here to "coach" me! I do have a couple questions...Mayo? can it be used? and I bought some Kashi oat bars, but a tiny small ingrediant is evaporated cane juice crystals. I know ur not allowed the juice crystals, but how bad is Kashi? I love oatmeal and such in the morning, but how bad is Cream of Wheat? I want to do this diet, er, lifestyle correctly, and I have a lot of questions!! I also see alot of people asking for recipes and I seem to do well making up my own. I have Dr Gott's cookbook that I ordered with his diet book, but some of the ingredients are just not available...what the heck is arrowroot powder?? My organic food store doesnt even carry it!! I have made shepards pie, lemon chicken over brown rice, spinach salad with SF oinion dressing and so far all has been better than all the processed foods we usually ate!! Hope you all dont mind a newbee! Cant wait to make some new friends!!!! |
| Mish | posted 9-Jan-2009 12:06pm Welcome Pghkim! If you've been reading our postings you know that we are happy to have new blood with new ideas and new challenges! You're in the right place and we support each other the best way we know how. Arrowroot powder is a NFNS substitute for using flour as a thickening agent. If you can't find it, I believe cornstarch is ok, too, and a little more accessible. I buy the organic mayo which has a very small amount of honey in it (I know, I know -- bad!!), but I haven't found anything better. I just received Dr. Gott's book and cookbook which I'm planning to review over the weekend to get some information and ideas. Most, if not all of the recipes folks have posted are very delish!! Congratulations on making it to Day 5! |
| Pghkim | posted 9-Jan-2009 12:55pm Thanks Mish! I just went to the organic natural foods store we have locally and they said arrowroot and corn starch are pretty much the same thing....one ounce of arrowroot was almost 6 bucks while we all know how cheap corn starch is!!! Their organic mayo was over 6 bucks so i will keep doing what Im doing. I mix a little may with some non fat yogurt and its almost the same as regular hellmans. Im having trouble finding some okay bread for my husband. I bought the Ezekiel but over 5 bucks a loaf, ouch!! He wanted the tortillas, but for 6 was 3.50. thats a bit tooo much for me. SAHM, got a budget to stick to!! I did splurge and buy some walden farms no sugar dressing, the bacon ranch. dont bother, gross!!! tasted like bacon flavored mud! I will keep mixing the dry powder hidden vally ranch and just lose more slowly. I gotta be able to eat a good salad or I will go for a handful of cookies and call it lunch! Im sure its just water weight and the fact that Im not having dessert after every meal, but I weighed myself this morning and I was 5 and a half pounds. I hope its the beginning of getting down 50 pounds!!!! As I get or make an easy recipe i will start posting some. Me being home during the day I got a little more time to play around. I have 2 kids so I have to make things they will eat too and Im sure it can help most if not all of us! |
| Debbie M. | posted 9-Jan-2009 12:56pm Debster, I was lol is reference to my smokin 150 pound body in a cute summer outfit. My first thought was yea right. BUT then I thought I really and truely could have the first skinny summer in almost 20 years! Thanks for that heads up. ALso, thanks for the well wishes. We really are a sum of out life experiences. What a riot with Richard. Can you do any of his work out videos? Even just the arm movements as to not aggrivate your knees? Welcome Pghkim! What are your goals? Who do you most identify with on this site? Congrats on your seccess so far!~ |
| Debbie M. | posted 9-Jan-2009 1:06pm Connie, how is your lil girl? I'm thinking about having a partially erupted wisdom tooth extracted. Doc says there isn't enough room for it and its coming in a little crooked. (facing the outside a bit)Its on the top right. It hurts and I'm afraid it will get infected. What do you think? Also it is much lower than my last back tooth and hard to reach with a tooth brush and keep clean. What do you think? Anyone versed in this field? Its on the top right. Is that significant? |
| Debster | posted 9-Jan-2009 2:29pm Debbie....I probably could do some of the toning and upper body of his tapes....if I sit....but I have recently purchased some specific sitting exercise tapes for people with leg problems....just have to open them...should shut my mouth and open the tapes...ha, ha. Get the wisdom tooth out...if you are having pain. It could get infected, especially if you can't get back there to clean. Talk to your dentist of course. He will probably refer you to an oral surgeon for an extraction. I work for 2 dentists now. Front desk...handle scheduling, money, and insurance. Of course you could get to 150 by this summer.....are you kiddin me? why not? Seriously, let's race....I will post my weight every Thursday evening after Weight Watchers....the scale issue, remember? Welcome, Pghkim....what is SAHM? |
| Connie | posted 9-Jan-2009 3:19pm Hello girls of my world! I love ya all! We made it home a while ago. The patient is resting semi comfortably. She was so nervous and worried about this procedure. When I went to recovery after the surgery she was just bawling, and utterly embarrassed because she couldn't quit crying. Everyone assured her it was normal, but she was amazed at her reaction. Anyway, I've managed to get some liquids into her and her stomach is ok, so it's all good. Welcome pghkim. You will find NFNS is made even better by being here. We are the bomb, if I don't say so myself! Have fun with your new diet. It is so full of wonderful, tasty and healthy foods, you will not believe it. Take some time and make a list of all the things you can eat and then get to the store and get them. I would absolutely try to stay away from sugar and flour entirely for awhile. F and S are hard to avoid even when you are trying. Staying as true to the program as possible is important. It eliminates cravings and teaches your body to burn stored fat. Remember, it is not forever. But it is key right now. When I started on this diet, I bought some arrowroot powder on line. I didn't notice when I ordered it that I bought a gallon of it! Then I found out it was basically corn starch. So I'll be eating it for awhile...or not. Wow Debbie! I'm thinking your one year anniversary should be something BIG! If I were you I would be looking around for something to get myself. Who could say no to a brain surgery patient! Go Debster. You can get right back to where you were before the holidays. We all can. We are so lucky we finally know what we are doing. Mish, planning weekend food is just part of it. And smart from every angle. My kitchen is stocked with NFNS at all times. Debbie, you will get to 150! Eat NFNS and forget it. Remember, easy on the nuts, grains etc. I'm loving your into soups right now...me too. The soup I had yesterday was so good, then my family didn't like it. So I need to jazz it up. I will do that and post it soon, promise. Time to dispense meds! Later |
| Debbie M. | posted 9-Jan-2009 3:57pm Stay At Home Mom = SAHM :o) I'm a SAHM too. I plan on going to the dentist, getting some novacane, ripping the tooth out and going home. Its partially errupted already. Is this unreasonable? The others are still way down in there and I don't even notice them. I'm 44 and my one and only wisdom tooth just came in. Strange or what? What kind of meds are you dispencing? Is this going to be worse than I think? I'm pretty tough. 150, here I come............ |
| Debster | posted 9-Jan-2009 5:00pm We don't extract wisdom teeth here, however, if it is erupted enough and your dentist is comfortable, then trust him. I had 4 teeth extracted at one time many many years ago by an oral surgeon. I was not working here at the time. I was pretty uncomfortable for about 2 days but mine were all impacted. Yours should be easier. I was actually put to sleep though and I also had a reaction to the anesthesia.....some things are not easy. I ALWAYS have reactions to anesthesia. Thanks for the heads up on SAHM. 44....you are just a baby! |
| Connie | posted 9-Jan-2009 5:26pm Debbie, I have sat in the dental surgeons office twice in the last month and listened (somewhat) to the blurb on his tv about the necessity of having wisdom teeth removed BEFORE they start to come in. I can't remember all of it, but you should just go in, get all four done at once, and be done with it. Do go to a dental surgeon. Holly is totally fine, as was my son when he did it. It is not as big a deal as it sounds. Easy for me to say, right! I never had any wisdom teeth. I am looking forward to weighing in tomorrow. Actually, I'm looking forward to being home tomorrow. My house needs cleaning and I'm just the person to do it. So tomorrow waiting on daughter, cleaning and maybe finding some new recipes. My daughters treat for going through her ordeal is to take her for a soft breakfast on Sunday. No other plans for the weekend. |
| Kathleen | posted 9-Jan-2009 7:39pm Years ago my wisdom teeth were getting cavities. Was not going to fill them, pull them. Oral surgeon. I would say to leave the ones not bothering you, but the oral guy will know. Mish: a gallon of arrowroot? Yikes. That is a lot! :) Welcome Pghkim. I am also a sahm. At least I was full time until I started working at my friend's boutique part time. My youngest is 14. This is day 12 nfns. Aggravated with kids and husband. In the past I would reach for all the flour and sugar I could get my hands on. Not this time. Fixed fish and salad for dinner. I am not stopping now! Hungry and I stopped at 7-11 for my big gulp drink. All sorts of temptations...wasn't tempted. Bought a banana. Only 59 cents. We can do it!!!!! |
| Connie | posted 9-Jan-2009 8:46pm Oh Kathleen, you are so right...there are so many alternative foods we can have for any occasion! After reading your post I was trying to decide what my "go to" food was when I'm stressed. I can't put my finger on one thing. Of course, I'm always squeezing cheese in there! But what a wonderful story...stopped at 7-11 and came out with a banana! We should all try and post such successful foray's into the danger zones. The other day I took some pecan halves with me. We were out of cashews. But a nice save nonetheless I think. I went and picked my daughter up some egg drop soup. Chinese restaurants smell really good and there were lot's of tasty things within reach, but I had no trouble passing them by. Daughter is resting comfortably and I am so glad for it. I've decided I am going to stick her in bed with me tonight so I can keep a close eye, get her meds etc. I told her that and she said "mom, just like when I was little!" It's moments like these when I forget what a pain she can be. She currently looks like a chipmunk...another endearing quality. A quiet night around here. |
| Anonymous | posted 9-Jan-2009 10:09pm Hello Everyone.... Connie, Glad that Holly is doing well. You're a good mom. Kathleen....same here...I had fish and salad for dinner. I fixed my husband some rice as well but he is in a bad mood. I don't think he liked the fish....I fixed flounder tonight...usually fix tilapia but thought I'd try something different. I liked it but I guess he didn't. He's in a bad mood and you know what?....I'd usually reach for the sugary stuff too, but not tonight. I'm typing to you guys instead. Connie...you were the WISE one, never having any wisdom teeth. Goodnight! |
| Debster | posted 9-Jan-2009 10:12pm That "Anonymous" was me again....sometimes I forget to look. |
| Hilda | posted 10-Jan-2009 12:10am Thank goodness I'm not the only one who was puzzled by SAHM. I figured it out before I read the other comments. though. I got to stay home for 12 years with my 3 kids. Turns out they were the best years of my life, and I didn't know it. Treasure your situation! |
| Hilda | posted 10-Jan-2009 12:25am I was just on www.3fatchicks.com and I love their motto: Eat, Shrink, and Be Merry |
| Kathleen | posted 10-Jan-2009 1:39am New mom @ our shop yesterday. 1st baby: 2 weeks. We talked of how difficult it is to take care of and admire your baby at the same time. Recovering and all. It is very hard to have the perspective of, say, a Grandparent, when you are on the clock 25/8, an exaggerated 24/7!! My 16 year old shows me a sore on his arm that has not healed. Last I knew it was 2 weeks ago and we treated it and I thought no more about it. Oops. I will be calling the dr in the morning. They seem so mature, and then... 'Mom should my elbow be like this?' Uh, no. Grrr to the men in my house, but I am not flouring and sugaring to cope!! There is hope!! Sleep well all! |
| Connie | posted 10-Jan-2009 10:37am Morning all. I weighed in at 147.6 this morning. A new low. I thought it would be down since I have been on the go for 3 days straight...out of my routine. Tonight I will fix a decent meal for the first time in days. Whenever I get frazzled by a crazy schedule, which always results in something getting put on the back burner, I think back to when I was a young mom. Back then I could bring home the bacon, fry it up in the pan, do the dishes, help kids with homework and then usually had a project going on the side! Those were the days my friends. Now I keep up the best I can. Such is the way of life I suppose, but once, I had it going on! The other day when I took mother in law to the doctor, I kept seeing these commercials on tv for pancakes. Then I took her to lunch and across from where I was seated was a huge poster of pancakes. I have been fighting a mild craving for pancakes ever since. Before NFNS I would eat them regularly. It is amazing how the media influences our desires. I have not had pancakes and I'm hoping to get rid of the urge this morning with some bible cinnamon raisin bread, but it really bothers me to feel a pull like that. This month on the 20th I will be at my 6 month mark. I 'm going to mark the occasion by doing something, I don't know what yet. Time to fix some breakfast. |
| Debbie M. | posted 10-Jan-2009 11:11am Congratulations Connie. Thats a tremendous loss! You just described my life. I wish I could lose weight while being so busy. Being so busy tends to bring me down, when I get frazled and then I don't cope well and then I bing snack. I have fooled myself into thinking eating relieves stress but really it dosent. So like you Debster I am fighting the instinct that eating is the way to cope. I'm going to an RV show this afternoon with my husband so I will be doing a lot of walking today. Have a good day everyone. |
| Connie | posted 10-Jan-2009 12:10pm I was absolutely 100% a stress eater before NFNS. When I felt good, I ate. Kind of a "spread the good feelings, love...mood" thing. Then when I felt bad, I ate. More of a "make me feel better, I feel weak" thing. And all the in between's as well. And I think I still do that, I'm just eating NFNS. It was a definite switch, from being consumed by food, to just eating when I felt hungry. I think a lot of times we eat out of habit only. That adds up to a lot of calories we can eliminate. We should no longer be eating any empty calories. So, we can pick from all the nutritious NFNS foods. We can eat the NFNS foods that we love! I keep saying it was like when we were kids, we were given a choice of things to eat and we ate what we liked. We were not overweight. I know, we were growing, we had charged metabolisms, we were expending great amounts of energy...but we were NOT overeating. We didn't want to. Breakfast was great. The bacon was gone so I cooked maple cured sausage. I couldn't have any, but the eggs and cinnamon raisin bread hit the spot. I finally got my husband and son to try the regular sprouted bread. They liked it. I really want them to try this plan. Maybe I'm making some headway there. Now that I'm pleasantly full, my pancake craving is gone. Good riddance! Holly's up. Time to cook breakfast #2. |
| Anonymous | posted 10-Jan-2009 2:28pm This is triplet mom. It is easier to have everyone on NFNS Diet. My kids had steel cut oatmeals with blueberries, flaxseed and bananas, and soymilk. I had the same. For snack yogurt with raisins and almonds. soy cakes If you have your whole family on NFNS everyone will be healthy. We don't have to worry about unhealthy eating habits. Remember to move 30 minutes a day. Where I live it is cold and snowing. I use my Workout DVD's or go to the mall and walk. Clean house. This year I decided to give up watching TV for a month. TV is a waste time. It is ok once a while but not 3-4 hours in the evening. That is how one of my friends gained weight. She would watch TV for 3 hours and snack all day. Yesterday, one of my coworkers put 3 Krispy Kremes on my desk. They know I'm on an NFNS diet. I took the donuts and dumped it on the trash. It felt good! Also, today we celebrated a coworkers retirement with the cake and junk food. I brought a spinach salad and chicken dish from NFHS- everyone ate it. If you are invited to a potluck, bring an NFNS dish so you can eat it too. Bye. |
| Connie | posted 10-Jan-2009 5:04pm Triplet Mom, those darn co-workers of yours! They just will not learn. Do you think they are intentionally trying to get you to cheat? Do you have any idea what their motivation is? Do you consider them friends? I would be pretty ticked if someone offered me something when they knew I was NFNS. Maybe they are jealous. |
| Kathleen | posted 10-Jan-2009 7:15pm Husband 'makes' dinner. Turkey burgers, i didn't have a bun. rolls. really? and a little salad that was left over from last night. 'I know you aren't eating flour/sugar. should I make some veggies.' Don't bother now. "How about I fry you up an egg?' Really? Some help he is. |
| Hilda | posted 10-Jan-2009 10:28pm I still weighed 180 this week on my scales at home. Not enough movement I guess. |
| Kathleen | posted 10-Jan-2009 11:40pm Successful day 13. Tomorrow is the 2 week mark. Only 2 more weeks until weigh in. |
| Debbie M. | posted 11-Jan-2009 1:12am Kathleen, How can you stand it? Congrats for staying the course. Sorry Hilda, you'll see that 17o something soon. I keep waking up tonight. Can't stay asleep for very long. Its very frustrating. I think its due to a cup of coffee this afternoon. |
| Connie | posted 11-Jan-2009 9:25am Debbie, bummer about the coffee. I LOVE coffee, but I can't drink it after 12 noon. Sometimes in the afternoon, I'll brew a cup of decaf, but it is never the same. I can never get decaf to taste as strong as I like it. Kathleen, what can we say about husbands? They can be so resistant to change. Give him time, when he see's your new way of eating isn't crazy of harmful or even very restrictive, maybe he will come around. My family is slowly showing interest in NFNS. But the first day I started and explained it to them, they laughed. 148 this morning. Yesterday was game day and after being away from the kitchen for 3 days I was whipping up all kinds of great snacks. And I surely did eat too much. But it was all NFNS and it was sooo good. Poor Holly watched us eating from the couch while she spooned runny mashed potatoes down. We have enough left overs to snack through the day. I had an asian pear yesterday, first time, and it was so good. I sliced it into thinnish strips and rolled it with a strip of fresh mozzarella surrounded by prosciutto. I used fresh mango that way as well. I ate about 20 of them! I rarely eat processed meat, in fact prosciutto is they only one in forever! Have a great morning everyone. |
| Hilda | posted 11-Jan-2009 9:47am I love to eat raw cauliflower with guacamole for dip. Also steam it and mash it like mashed potatoes. I am down a pound today. 179. |
| Connie | posted 11-Jan-2009 10:03am Great Hilda! |
| Anonymous | posted 11-Jan-2009 12:57pm Super Hilda!! |
| Debbie M. | posted 11-Jan-2009 4:29pm I really blew it today. Whats with me lately? |
| Connie | posted 11-Jan-2009 7:14pm I blew it today too! Something about being stuck in the house with family...that warm fuzzy mood...feeding the feeling with food. But, it's just one day. Were back on track tomorrow! |
| Kathleen | posted 11-Jan-2009 7:40pm That is the hardest thing. Going off one day and not letting it slide into more days. You can do it ladies. Start with right now!! Debbie M. and Connie... oatmeal in the morning! Had about an hour before kids needed to be out the door. Skillet: chicken tenders, broccoli, onions, shaved carrots and celery. cooked in soy sauce. Thickened with corn starch and poured over brown minute rice. Never had collard greens until tonight. Woodman's had a basket full of bags for 79 cents. They are tougher, but tasty. Very Green, which is very good! sf pudding when the boys get home. Can't wait. Will have sf cool whip on top! Good job Hilda. |
| Debster | posted 11-Jan-2009 9:20pm I have been soo busy the past couple of days...I had a scholarship breakfast with my niece yesterday morning....and then a surprise 60th birthday party for a good friend in the afternoon and evening...I could not control the food at either place but made good choices and did well. Today we celebrated my son-in law's birthday....My son-in-law, daughter and two children just got back from the Czech Republic. I was so missing them. I made dinner so I was in control. Over all....a pretty good couple of days. You are all so funny. Men...they can be difficult. See you tomorrow. |
| Hilda | posted 11-Jan-2009 10:11pm I think that alli commercial is dangerous. Have you known anyone who could take it? It made a coworker of mine really sick. |
| Hilda | posted 11-Jan-2009 10:14pm I was craving a hamburger after church, so I went to Hardee's and got a little Thickburger and threw away the bun, and put it on my 2 slices of Ezekiel bread. It was not toasted, but still tasted good. |
| Stacie (Triplet Mom) | posted 11-Jan-2009 10:56pm I had dinner at McDonald's Ugh- Our bowling team decided to meet there for dinner. Well, you can be on NFNS and eat at McDondads. I ordered one hamburger and requested the burger wrapped in lettuce extra tomatoes. No ketcup or mustard. I also ordered a side salad, requewted vinegar and slice of lemon for dressing. I drank bottled water. Well, I hate fast foods but you can eat NFNS at fastfoods, Hang on everyone and stay on track. I still have the dry hacking cough but feeling better. Living in snow country, bowling and ice skating, or walking in the mall are family activities we enjoy doing together. At least it we are moving and burning calories. I highly recommend to get a stationary bike, a fews two pound weights to stars, and you can work out at home. I never joined a gym too expensive! |
| Debbie M. | posted 11-Jan-2009 11:06pm Super choices at Micky D's and Hardies. Getting right back on track tomorrow morning with Steel Cut oatmeal I havent tried yet. |
| Kathleen | posted 11-Jan-2009 11:16pm SF choc pudding with SF cool whip. Worth the wait for the boys to come home!! Excellent treat and no guilt or regrets!! :o) |
| Hilda | posted 12-Jan-2009 12:09am I am working on cleaning out the office at my mom's house so I can put in a treadmill. It is so full of furniture and my dad's stuff. He passed away in June 06 and we still haven't cleaned it out. I want to move a chair from the family room in there and put the treadmill in the family room so I can watch the bigscreen tv while I walk. Going through a parent's things makes me want to get rid of a lot of my stuff and declutter now. |
| Connie | posted 12-Jan-2009 9:02am 149 this morning. Ugh! I feel so bloated. Two days of overeating doesn't feel so good right now. Today back on track. Maybe even a lighter day. It's never been a problem for me emotionally to jump back in, but I always feel so lousy after physically. Time to menu and grocery shop. |
| Kathleen | posted 12-Jan-2009 9:09am I begin day 15 nfns with green grapes and oatmeal. Debbie M. and Connie: new week. For all of us: Today is the 1st day of the rest of our lives. Thank you all for being here for me! Have a nfns kinda day! |
| Connie | posted 12-Jan-2009 11:10am Kathleen, you are a great pick me up! |
| Debbie M. | posted 12-Jan-2009 12:29pm We are getting some very cold weather in the next 24 hours. It will be -5 degrees or less for at least 5 days. One channel said -12. Expecting 6 more inches tonight. It's just depressing to me. I feel so bored and stuck in this house. I don't want to go anywhere or do anything. I don't want to clean or cook. I have no ambition and my sleep habits are all screwed up. I want winter to be over even though I know its really just beginning. I feel cold and its totally white outside. Not a stich of green outside. I'm sick of the same old things on TV but when I turn it off its not long before its back on again. I think I need a nice tropical vacation (without kids) yea, like that would even happen. Heading for the bath. Nice HOT bath. Maybe I could hibernate till April..................... |
| Hilda | posted 12-Jan-2009 12:45pm Debbie M you need to listen to some encouraging shows on the internet: Joyce Meyer, Gloria Copeland, Joel Osteen, Beth Moore www.khisradio.org |
| Connie | posted 12-Jan-2009 1:24pm Debbie, make sure you are getting enough light. Are you using the new fluorescents? They are not the great bargain they appear to be. They also give off a very terrible light. A full spectrum light is really important to mood, especially in winter. One thing I always concentrate on is the days getting longer. Also, lose your self in a good, non depressing, book. |
| Debbie M. | posted 12-Jan-2009 5:45pm Thanks Connie and Hilda. |
| Kathleen | posted 12-Jan-2009 9:39pm Debbie, I know how hard it is when you don't want to do anything. No motivation. No nothing. Try these websites for a little fun. A little distraction. Keeps me busy for hours!! addictinggames.com/bubblespinner.html fun for a long time freerice.com donates rice while you work you mind websudoku.com I can do this for hours gamesreloaded.com/game/bubble-shooter another fun one Maybe plan your garden or flower beds for spring. It will be here before you know it!! Ham salad: Food process ham and hard boiled eggs. Add pickle relish, mayo and a little dry mustard. Serve on bed of greens or scoop with corn chips. I have loved this since being a child!! Always had sandwiches, but tried with chips! Yum. Might try ezekiel bread that I bought today. Warning to Family: don't touch my $4/loaf of bread!! Older son @ Bulls game tonight in Chicago. Girlfriend's family. I have to trust and pray. I asked him to let me know if he won't be home by midnight. Nail biting. Well, that is nfns, isn't it? lol |
| Hilda | posted 12-Jan-2009 10:36pm I bought some turkey sausage links tonight for the first time. Not sure what all I can use them for. They are pre-cooked. Any menu ideas, anyone? |
| Anonymous | posted 12-Jan-2009 10:52pm This is triplet mom. I live in Alaska. I know how it feels to be cooped up in the home. Today I had to telecommute, could not go to work. Too much snow. Today, for breakfast oatmeal, raisins, cinnamon, and soymilk snacks - corn tortilla and cheese with nuts Lunch - bean soup Snacks - soup Dinner - just had green tea and banana bread from NSNF diet. I have this stupid hacking cough and PMS is coming. Went to bed early I was also too lazy to get on the bike. I went outside shoveled some snow, walked the dog and back in the house. Freezing here. If the weather is better we will make our monthly trip to costco. Keep up the diet==hang on. I may end up visiting my family in Sunny Southern California when the kids have spring break. |
| Kathleen | posted 12-Jan-2009 10:53pm Hilda: I would peel and slice potatoes and brown them in the pan with the sausage. Cover after a while to let the potatoes cook. Have a salad or veggie. It is good. |
| Kathleen | posted 12-Jan-2009 10:55pm Hey Triplet Mom. Alaska? You DO know about winter weather and being cooped up. |
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