Debbie M.
| posted 6-Feb-2009 1:27pm
Ok, to answer some of the questions you asked. I ate a cup cake and a couple bits of another cake at my nephews birthday party. A couple days later some Doritos. An ice cream cup a couple days later. Chips and crackers of even the allowd kind are constantly calling me. I stopped buying the wonderful Humus that I found because I would sit down and eat the whole container (800 calories) with tortilla chips. One day I toasted 6 pieces of regular wheat toast and had them with butter and jelly. Seems like my nerves and nervous eating were getting the best of me. I need to cut up all the veggies in the house to have available to snack on. Just meal planning in general has gone to the way side. I made spaghetti with meatballs for the kids and ended up eating it myself. So this is the kind of stuff I've been doing.
OK, what do I plan on doing differently? You are right I sooooo need to have a plan. No planning = failure. Keeping things in the house I can have is one thing. Like last night my husband came in the house with ice cream. So I said. (madly) Bring me the icecream. Because I knew I wouldn't resist it. He brought me (to my surprise) No sugar added Fudgecycles. I was so glad it was something I could have. I think that one little thing helped me to help myself.
I also decided to not listen to the negetive voices in my head. Everytime I hear something like:
You should be...............
You can't..............
You're fat............
You're ugly.........
You are bad............
I have been saying out loud:
I can do anything!
I am beautiful!
Sounds corny I know but some how I have become very mean to myself and it has to stop. I am giving myself a second chance and as many chances as it takes.
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Anonymous
| posted 6-Feb-2009 2:30pm
Valerie Bertinelli was on the Doctors this morning. They showed what 40 pounds of fat looks like. That is what she lost. |
K10
| posted 6-Feb-2009 2:43pm
Debbie M: You can do anything and you are beautiful. We are so worth being healthy. How nice that your hubby brought you something you could have.
Today I have been tempted to weight myself, but I will not. I am sure it is because my hubby told me he has lost 15 pounds, that is so unfair. Men lose so fast. He is kind of doing NFNS and Suzanne Somers combined. He was bumming when I made the meatloaf with oats. Proteins and carbs together, on Suzanne's plan you aren't supposed to do that. He ate it any way.
I have to go kid needs the computer.
Bye. |
Connie
| posted 6-Feb-2009 2:47pm
Debbie, I know what you mean when you say "the negative voices." Myself and my sisters sometimes talk about the constant negative messages we received growing up. Parents were in a horrible marriage and didn't try to hide it. One of the things my oldest sisters does is she says "what if things turn out wonderful?" She literally imagines the best case scenario and the injects it into a sentence. She has practiced this for years. If a negative thought comes up, she follows it with many positive thoughts. Seems to work for her. Maybe we should all try it. |
Debbie M.
| posted 6-Feb-2009 3:43pm
I am so totally in with the positive! |
K10
| posted 6-Feb-2009 4:06pm
Smart sister Connie. |
Bronwyn
| posted 6-Feb-2009 4:38pm
Being negative is so easy.....life is challenging and there are lots of things to worry about. I love the idea of saying, "what if things turn out wonderful"! That is fabulous. "What if we all simply lose all the weight we want.....it can happen". I think I am a really down to earth person who can see the reality of things.....or am I just a negative person who looks for the bad realities. My kids think I am negative and sometimes my husband as well because I am more like....."well yes that would be a wonderful if it happened but, (and there is always that big BUT) what if it doesn't work then how do we deal with that; what would the strategy be, what would our next plan be and so forth. See the possibility of "wonderful" got very little thought but the possibility of it not working got all kinds of attention. Personally I think I am realistic but there have been enough people in my life (husband and kids) who would say differently so maybe they are right. I have a friend that is always so positive and honestly I just want to slap her sometimes and say.....hey it isn't always sunshine and roses (okay, I guess that is it I am negative and there is no question about it 
Connie I don't know how you can be satisfied with cereal for dinner. I didn't feel like cooking a couple of night ago and did that and I was piecing on stuff all night, fruit, pop corn, Ezekial bread and so forth. I had another slump with not making the right thing last night......I didn't plan to have it myself but then I didn't feel like making something else. This kind of thing really slows down my already slow weight loss but then I knew it would.
Debbie I am so sorry to see that you have followed my pattern.....I have wanted to help you not do that, but there is no way I can or any one else can, you have to get things back in sync yourself. Just remember that we are all rooting for you and that in fact you can turn the tide on this trip up the scales and head right back down. This weight isn't really owned by you yet.....let it go. When I first started to write on here a year ago now.....I was the only one writing on this blog and I said to myself that "no one else could make me lose weight" it totally has to come from within. Yes we off |
Bronwyn
| posted 6-Feb-2009 4:45pm
I need to run but something happened with my posting........it just started to erase everything I wrote so I sent it off mid sentence  |
Connie
| posted 6-Feb-2009 4:57pm
There has to be a clear line somewhere that separates realistic thinking and la la land! My very positive sister is also the biggest planner on earth. She is prepared for doomsday! Someone in every house should be looking at the negative "what if's." It's a balance I guess.
When I have cereal for dinner...first...I am so happy I'm not cooking and cleaning up...then, I fix a BIG bowl of cereal. If I really feel like having more, I grab a handful of cashews. Then, I'm out of the kitchen for the rest of the night. The less I'm in the kitchen, the better.
I'm hoping for mexican food for dinner. Sounds good. |
Hilda
| posted 6-Feb-2009 5:28pm
Valerie B. was saying this morning on The Doctors that you have to feel like you are worth it. You are worthy of being healthy and taking care of your body. I would not give up the fruit because of the health benefits it provides. |
Megan
| posted 6-Feb-2009 5:29pm
What kind of cereal can we have? I am dying for some! |
Anonymous
| posted 6-Feb-2009 6:42pm
I buy Uncle Sam's cereal. I get it at WM and at Kroger. It reminds me of Grape Nuts. We can also have puffed rice. Someone on this site said they eat a Kashi brand. I've never found a Kashi without sugar, but that doesn't mean there isn't one. I really like Uncle Sam's. I use 1% milk and Splenda and of course, fruit. Well yum! I have that for lunch every chance I get.
I'm not going to but anymore dried fruit. Did I already say that? I can't stay out of it. The dried figs are the best things I've ate in a long long time. Hilda, your right, I need to work some fresh fruit into my daily intake. And I liked the idea of donating my rejects to a Sunday School class. I taught Sunday School for many years and I know they would love it.
Lovely weather here today. High in the 60's. Last night I woke up 3 times soaked. I don't know if it was night sweats (hormonal) or just too hot in the house. But I ended up changing my pj's a lot. Then I ended up on my husbands side of the bed because mine was wet. I hope tonight will not be a repeat. My butt has been dragging all day. But I have stayed NFNS and that feels good. |
K10
| posted 6-Feb-2009 7:20pm
I buy my Uncle Sam cereal at Trader Joe's and I add Splenda to it too. Those little flax seeds get stuck between my cheek and gum. I also bought some Bite Size Wheats at Trader Joe's and I was wondering if I ground them up if I could use them as a breading for chicken? What do you guys think? Every once in a while friend chicken just hits the spot.
I was going through my cupboards today and I found some canned vegetables and they have sugar added. My mom was saying I should just drain and rinse them and still eat them? I wonder if that would work for the canned fruit too? Or I will just shove it to the back of the cupboard in case of an emergency.
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Kathleen
| posted 7-Feb-2009 12:57am
We do have to believe we are worth being healthy and losing weight. I would rinse the veggies and eat them.
For myself, it is not the sugar in vegetables, soup... or flour in soy sauce that made me heavy.
Hold it in your hand, if it has flour or sugar it is a NO! But I do not take it as far as not having soy sauce or salad dressing for the trace amounts of sugar and flour. That stuff did not make me gain weight. It was the mindless eating of sugar sweets and flour laden treats!!
I told my family that it is a sign of a 'sick' mind when we have to hurry and have dinner and I cut up fresh veggies to snack on. Yikes. My 17 year old says it is a good kind of 'sick'.
Bananas, sf cool whip for dessert. I added fiber one cereal to it the other day. Next time I will put in Uncle Sam cereal. Kind of like a banana cream pie.
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Kathleen
| posted 7-Feb-2009 8:03am
Good morning.
Day 41 and ready to go!!
Have a nfns kind of day!! |
Anonymous
| posted 7-Feb-2009 10:48am
Kathleen, I understand your comments on small amounts of sugar. For some, it's no big deal, for others it starts a craving cycle that undermines the best efforts. I know I am pretty sensitive to it. But I have not ditched entire dishes because of small amount of sugar.
Last night we went out for dinner, good because it was fun...and bad because we each had 2 drinks. Of course my drinks had tons of sugar and I'm feeling crudy today. NFNS for the rest of the weekend.
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Anonymous
| posted 7-Feb-2009 11:46am
Just found this site! I just a friend the other day who has lost 90 lbs. in 10 months by eliminating flour and sugar. She wasn't doing Dr. gott's diet- just something she decided to cut. She has some medical issues, High blood, press., depression, poor sleep.. and they are all gone!
I am so inspired by her! I just have about 10-15 lbs. to lose and I'm on board! I've always read about Dr. Gott's plan in the Newspaper column, but now I'm going for it!
Just came her for support on my journey!
Thanks!
Alexis |
K10
| posted 7-Feb-2009 2:03pm
Alexis: Welcome. Do you know what kind of exercising your friend did? That is such an encouragement to those of us that have just started this way of eating. I am happy to hear about her sleep getting better, that is something I struggle with. Good for you starting this before things get too out of hand.
Kathleen: Right now I am being very strict with the sugar and flour when preparing food at home. I figure while I am totally committed I am going to be the strongest I can. In no way, am I going to go to a friends and not eat something just because it may have sugar or flour, but I will make the best choices I can and eat much less than I would have. It is day 20 of NFNS for me. Day 26 of no Pepsi. I don't even crave it, I am so grateful for that. I do want grape juice today though.
I am going to the health food store by my house to see if they have any more choices of Ezekiel breads. Henry's is the closest and it is at least 20-25 minutes away and this is 5 minutes away and I figure the time I save in not dealing with traffic, will make up the difference in price.
It is still raining today. Yeah for that, except for the people in the burn areas. I hope they aren't having mud slides. The big fires that So Cal. had in November were about 5 miles from my house. We had leaves that had blown into our backyard with black on one side and green on the other. The smoke and ash were awful. Did I already mention this? Sorry if I did.
Have a great NFNS day you all. |
Connie
| posted 7-Feb-2009 4:19pm
Welcome Alexis. Wow! Your friend really had great success. I think it is possible for all of us.
I'm pretty bummed today. My cat quit eating 3 days ago. He wont take his meds either. He is so bony now. This morning I was petting him and I noticed his eyes are so very sunken I could barely see them. So I guess this is it. I've brought him back to my room so I can just hang with him and love on him until the end. Of course I'm bawling. Nothing else to do. If he is still alive on Monday I'll call the vet to see if he should be put down. I don't know if he's in pain, I wouldn't want that. |
K10
| posted 7-Feb-2009 5:22pm
Connie: I am so sorry about your cat. How hard this must be for you. Know that you are giving him the best thing you can right now by just spending time with him. We have always treated our pets like family and they have always given us joy. With all the joy, comes the sorrow we feel in our hearts, when their time comes when they must leave us. You are in my prayers.
Take care. |
Debbie M.
| posted 7-Feb-2009 8:50pm
Aw Connie, So sad about your Kitty. I agree with K10. You are doing the nicest thing by spending time with him. Best Wishes. Sp sorry.
I stayed NFNS today. ~smile~ |
Angie
| posted 7-Feb-2009 8:56pm
This is the first time I have joined in the conversation. I have been reading all the comments since April for the last two weeks and have enjoyed them so much. I have been trying to eat nsnf for a week and really got great ideas off this website. The only thing I have purchased that I haven't seen anyone mention is Almond milk and no sugar fruit jam I found at a health food store. I love the Ezekial bread and muffins. I do not need to lose but about five pounds but I had a friend that went on this diet last year and she said the first thing she noticed was her gums got so much healthier and her skin improved. I am having gum problems where the gums are leaving my teeth so I thought I would try it for a few weeks and see what kind of improvements I would see. I have already notice that ALL my bloating is gone. I would love to know if that is due to no sugar or no flour. If nothing else it is worth that benefit to me. What inspired me to join in is Connie and her cat. I had a cat "Puddin" for 21 years. He slept with me everynight through a seven year rocky marriage and through raising a daughter by myself. He was with me when I laughed and with me when I cried. He stopped eating except for a little gravy each day and then one morning he just started falling over. I took him to the Vet which said he needed to be put to sleep. I was torn apart and could not bare to stay. Please do not make this mistake. It has been nine years now and I still hate myself for not staying with him. As much as it hurts hold him through those last few minutes. My prayers are with you. Sounds like he has a great Mom. Thanks to all of you. By the way the Lord blessed me with a wonderful new husband for three years now and a beautiful cat named Cricket. Life is good. |
K10
| posted 7-Feb-2009 10:28pm
Angie: Welcome. I noticed that bloating is diminishing with this diet as well. What do you use the almond milk for? I use jam that is only sweetened with fruit juice concentrate and I think it is very good.
I had a cat for 14 years that slept with me everynight as well. My mom had picked her out when I was 13. When I got married I told my husband she slept with me and that wasn't going to change. Fortunately, he was very understanding. She was a great cat. I actually had to put her to sleep on the 11th anniversary of my mom's death. I was with her as well. Her name was Molly and we had spent a pretty penny on her up until this point. She was on human medication, but we got 10 extra months with her and the money was worth it.
I am happy you have a new husband and kitty.
Connie: I hope you feel our prayers with you at this difficult time.
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Anonymous
| posted 8-Feb-2009 8:27am
Morning all. Thanks for all the sympathy. I cried and cried yesterday, I think that part is over. My eye's look beyond puffy this morning. Mr Binks is still hanging on. Today is day 4 of no food. He wouldn't lay next to me in the bed, so I set up a tv tray right next to me and he's been laying on that. I read to him out loud and touched him as much as I could. Sometime in the night he went to the laundry room and curled up. But he's back next to me now.
I was remembering yesterday all the time I've spent with him. He has always stuck to me like glue, sleeping with me, following me around. etc. My family always said I was the only one that could touch him and get away with it. We really have had a special bond. We found him when he was full grown and brought him in. He literally would not leave my bedroom for 3 years. Then, he would leave and come right back. The thing is, when I was going through my most terrible anxiety days and when my marriage was at the breaking point, I knew I would come home and he would be there waiting to cuddle up with me and purr for what seemed like hours. He was a great comfort to me when I needed comfort. And besides, he has always been an extremely cool cat. This is an emotional time because I don't just love him, I have depended on him. Yesterday I googled around about cat's that stop eating. I'm taking him to the vet tomorrow to put him down. This is no way for him to end. So tomorrow is going to be no fun.
Hi Angie. What a crummy thing to get you talking! But I'm glad you did. This is going to sound stupid, but, you do floss right? Receding gums are usually due to not flossing and getting regular cleanings. Of course there could be something else. Bloating would definitely affect your gums. When I first started NFNS, I noticed the bloating diminishing. My face, ankles. knees. It was great! Then the actual lbs came off. Last night my family had chinese. After a while I gave in and had some to. I just didn't have the energy to do anything else. Luckily, I'm not fond of chinese, so I didn't eat a ton. I'm just trying not to think about it.
Today I'm going to take it slow. I do have stuff to do that will keep me out of the bedroom, but wherever I am, I'm keeping Binks next to me. And I'm going to stay NFNS. |
Angie
| posted 8-Feb-2009 9:08am
Headed out for a bike ride. I do floss and it seems when I eat the food gets up in between my gums and drives me crazy. I think I may floss too much or maybe too hard and this keeps my gums irritated. I have about six crowns and I am going to the dentist this Thursday for a cleaning so I am going to have a discussion with him about what is going on. I use the almond milk for cereal and coffee with truvia sweetner. I am trying to go slow on the artificial sweetners as well. Everyone have a great day. |
Anonymous
| posted 8-Feb-2009 9:48am
Maybe your toothbrush is too hard. I have a mouth full of crowns as well. I think it is normal for gums to look receded around crowns. When I had my husband at the oral surgeon, they were advertising crowns that are ceramic. No graying around the gums like the ones I have. I would love to have them but I'm sure insurance would be a problem. Well, I'm assuming that. When I need another crown I'm going to ask about it. A friend of mine brushed her teeth so much and so hard her enamel is wearing off. Good luck at the dentist. He or she, should be able to figure it out what's going on. The important thing is to keep up with teeth. Dental work is sooooo expensive. |
Bronwyn
| posted 8-Feb-2009 1:25pm
Angie I had a big filling that didn't fit right .....there was too much space for things to get caught up in the gum and irritate the gum. I had lots of trouble with it. I went to a new dentist who determined that the filling was a problem and I ended up having to have two crowns because of all the problems that resulted in that area. I now think I am also going to need root canals in that area as well. A year ago I was told needed 2 crowns on the other side as well....so i am going to have to bite the bullets and do it without insurance plus we don't have an income at the moment.....so I have been procrastinating. I know Connie that it could result in all the trouble your husband had by putting on his dental work as well..... I am stressed about it.
Havnen't been NFNS this week-end......ate at friends and went out last night. I actually didn't enjoy any of my NFNS eating..... |
WIDOW MARLENE
| posted 8-Feb-2009 3:02pm
I have found that for me, living alone, no one can see if I eat a whole bag of cookies or not.
I am going to try this diet.....for sure! I believe this will work for me!
PHIL 4 : 13 |
Anonymous
| posted 8-Feb-2009 5:07pm
Welcome WM. I am usually very excited about newbies...chatty and all that. It is going to be awhile before I'm back to myself. Everyone wants to know your story! Age, how much you have to lose, etc. We are all at different levels here, but a very close community. I think you will find all the helpful advice you need. Congrat's on making such a wonderful decision for your health and your waistline. |
Anonymous
| posted 8-Feb-2009 6:31pm
Hello ladies and welcome Widow Marlene. I know a widow named Marlene. Phil 4:13 Amen to that.
I have had a very munchy last few days. I believe I have remained NFNS. I did have potato chips last night. "Lower Fat" than regulars, but chips are chips no matter what they are called. I had some chicken today from a place similar to El Pollo Loco. The man said he didn't think they added sugar, but I can't worry about that or whether the corn tortillas had corn flour or not. What's done is done.
I am going to start doing the Leslie Sansone walking DVD tomorrow morning. I hope I stick with it. I need to exercise and I want to start making that a priority.
Dental things are so expensive, even with insurance. We are still uninsured until March 1st. My husbands new job has different medical and dental than we used to have and we have to change our doctor and dentist. The insurance isn't as good eiter, but it is insurance. We are grateful. The other bummer is 3 of the 4 people in my family wear glasses and we don't seem to have vision.
We had rain again today. I have really been enjoying it. I had a leak in my car and my husband thinks he fixed it. The carpet gets all wet and then I have to deal with a stinky car. I think he is going to drive it this week.
Connie: I am still thinking about you and what you are dealing with-with your kitty. I know he will be missed.
Good evening to those of you to the east of me.
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Angie
| posted 8-Feb-2009 8:53pm
Went on our bicycle ride today. We usually go 22 miles. Seven and a half miles our my husband had a flat tire and we had to walk back. I really wanted to treat myself to some cookies I had for him since I had put in such a walk but I was good and ate an apple with peanut butter instead. I sure hope I can stick with this. It's hard when you have a husband that loves sweets. He is in good shape and burns fat so much faster than me. No fair! I am 48 and it does not come off like it use too. Anyway, very tired and heading to bed. Welcome Widow Marlene, this is a great group of women. Again Connie our thoughts and prayers will be with you tomorrow. Goodnight |
Connie
| posted 8-Feb-2009 9:06pm
Good grief! I keep forgetting to sign in. It's like my computer isn't my computer. Frustrating. I have to sign in every time I check my email,etc. I suppose I'll get used to it.
Mr Binks hangs on. I can't tell you how bad he is, it's too much. But what a journey. I haven't been able to concentrate on anything. So by tomorrow I think I will be ready. There will be tears, but I want relief for him.
My diet has been not so good, not so bad. I really want to be strict this week. I know I have lost ground. Tonight I made a new recipe with pearl onions. I've never bought or prepared or ate them. They were good. The recipe did have a small amount of brown sugar in it and I did substitute Splenda brown sugar, but that is a blend with real brown sugar in it. Still, it was a reduced sugar recipe and something I think I can have from time to time. It was really good and beautiful as well.
I'm reading, aloud at times, as much as I can. Just waiting...
Night all. |
Connie
| posted 8-Feb-2009 9:09pm
And I forgot to mention, Angie, I went for a 27 mile bike ride...ONCE! I think I was in 6th grade and probably had the worst hand me down bike ever. It was a tough trek, that I remember. But I do like to bike ride. Good for you, staying active. |
K10
| posted 8-Feb-2009 10:07pm
I posted at 6:31 p.m. today and I was on my hubby's laptop, so it showed up as anonymous.
I can't believe I didn't catch it. Oh well. |
Hilda
| posted 8-Feb-2009 11:24pm
Keep the diet tips and recipes coming. I ran into a friend today that I hadn't seen in a year. She said I looked wonderful. I told her my secret. |
Bronwyn
| posted 9-Feb-2009 2:12am
Connie we are all thinking about you and Mr. Binks right now.....hope tomorrow brings him relief and you peace knowing that he isn't suffering.
Should we make this a 100% NFNS week for everyone on this blog.....there is power in numbers. Let's make it a challenge. Maybe we could have weekly challenges.....you know more greens....having a salad every day or whatever we think of as a good thing to do. |
Debbie M.
| posted 9-Feb-2009 8:38am
ok, I'm in. One week NFNS. We can do it~
We will be getting our new camper on Wednesday!! I'm so excited. We had a timely warm up this weekend in the weather. 60 degrees. We got the camper out of the yard and washed it. It was so dirty from the winter and leaves in the awning from the fall. But is sparkles now. Got everything out and washed the inside. I only have the floor left to wash. We will be trading it in on one that is 8 feet longer. Hopefully Steve won't have any trouble getting used to pulling and backing a bigget trailer.
I had a dream last night that Steve and I were getting married again. I didn't know if I wanted to wear the same wedding dress as the first time. Then I realized I couldn't wear it as it didn't fit any more. The whole dream was full of anxiety because I had nothing to wear and anything that was a possibility wouldn't go around me.
I'm sick of being fat. BUT....... I'm beautiful and I can do anything!
I'll check back later.
Love to you Connie and Mr. Bink's. |
Connie
| posted 9-Feb-2009 9:32am
It's over. I found him this morning. Now I'm crying with noise! I just can't stop. I am the biggest baby. I wish I could be as sensible as the rest of the family about this. I'm just mad too. Why him? He was truly my companion pet. Yesterday he kept leaving me, crawling off to be alone. I found him in closets and the laundry room. I have to stop thinking about this. It's making me sick.
I weighed this morning. 148.4. I don't know what to think about that. I'm in for the one week NFNS. I 'm throwing away the rest of my figs and plums, or prunes, I'm not sure. They are like candy and I nibble on them too much.
OK, I need to get my mind elsewhere. I'm going to try and read for awhile, then something after that. I know eventually I'll be able to think of him and not cry, I just wish that would happen sooner rather than later. Thank so much for being there for me, all of you. It means so much. Just think of me as a super emotional family member...a middle child...I'll bounce back. |
Debbie M.
| posted 9-Feb-2009 10:00am
Connie,
You are so lucky to have had your Kitty in your life for the time he was with you. To have a bond like that was heaven sent. When you needed him he was there for you. I personally am glad he "went" at home. I put down a cat one time and have been feeling bad about it ever since. I have always felt that she should have been able to die at home. I understand that people want to put them out of pain and such but you did what I always feel I should have done. Please try to celebrate his life and be thankful for the time you had together. Its going to take some time, of course.
Praying for peace for you.
Deb |
K10
| posted 9-Feb-2009 11:03am
Connie: Oh Connie, I am so sorry for your loss of Mr. Binks. I know he was a very special friend and that you will have great memories to get you through this hard time. What a special mom he had in you.
Bronwyn: Great idea on the challenges. A great way to get us motivated.
I have been NFNS, but I may have eaten sugar yesterday with that chicken and the tortillas could have had flour. I will just be super diligent this week. I am so tempted to weigh myself, but I can't, not until the 19th. I have been eating too much at meals, I did so well in the beginning with this. Maybe it is PMS, but that is no excuse. I am a little cockeyed this time though. Last month I had 2 periods. That has never happened before. Hopefully it was just a fluke.
Have an NFNS day ladies. |
Debbie M.
| posted 9-Feb-2009 11:11am
K10 are you sure you're not pregnant? |
Bronwyn
| posted 9-Feb-2009 12:34pm
Well it sounds like some of you are in on the challenge.....one week NFNS with no exceptions!
Sorry about your loss Connie!
Lets hear what about what you eat today...... |
Debbie M.
| posted 9-Feb-2009 12:50pm
So far 3 bowl of puffed wheat cereal with 1 % milk. A meatball ezekiel sandwich with last night's spaghetti and meatballs. 2 mugs of coffee. 2 glasses water. |
K10
| posted 9-Feb-2009 1:09pm
Debbie M: Bite your tongue. It would be a miracle. My husband is broken (vasectomy) and I had a uterine ablation done 2 years ago. I am wondering if my cycle got messed up because of my girls or the huge full moon or something. My friend can't remember if she had one last month. Maybe I had hers. I should start in the next week, if I am going off my last one in January. If I am late I will definitely be buying a test. I don't feel like it is that though.
I had some frozen berries with nonfat yogurt and a little bit of Uncle Sam cereal mixed in. It is only 10 am here. My day starts going downhill around 3 and then I will eat late at night. I am really trying to stop that. I will go to be early if that is what I need to do.
Good day ladies.
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Megan
| posted 9-Feb-2009 2:52pm
Connie- my love, I am so sorry for your loss. I believe that they ( those who have passed) watch over us and protect us from harm. Just know that Mr. Binks is still with you and he always will. He has much to be thankful for, I am sure you gave him the BEST life EVER!
I am really DOWN for a whole week of NSNF. This morning I toasted a corn tortilla with a piece of deli ham and shredded cheese on it. For tonight, I am thinking a salad with tuna. Being home alone, doesn't help, I must admit. This weekend was awful! too much flour even though in anyone else's eyes, it was minimal ( non nsnf folk).
let's check in daily~ Go GIRLS! |
Debbie M.
| posted 9-Feb-2009 4:18pm
i'm a little crabby because I went to the store to get hamburger for my families supper. I saw all kinds of things I wanted to eat there. I resisted. I'll be having my hamburger chopped steak style.
I'd really freak if I got pregnant again. My husbands broken (fixed) too. |
Angie
| posted 9-Feb-2009 5:30pm
Connie, you are so fortunate you did not have to make that decision. You gave him a great life and that is just the way you have to look at it. We are only blessed with pets for a short time. I think it is a way of preparing us for bigger loses down the way. You will be able to think of him and not cry but even nine years since I lost "Puddin" I still have my moments. I still have a picture of him beside my bed.
I found a hot cereal by Bob's Red Mill which list the ingredients as whole grain brown rice, corn, buckwheat and white sorghum. No flour or sugar listed. I hope it is OK because it sure was good. I made some chicken salad with celery, pecans and red grapes and also some low fat mayo. I ate this with rice crackers. I too have longed for some gooey cookies but so far have resisted.
Debbie M. you will have to take us on your adventures in your new camper.
I think telling what we eat each day is a great idea and also will give us other ideas of what to eat. It's easy to get in a rut even though you have a lot of choices.
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Bronwyn
| posted 9-Feb-2009 5:37pm
Breakfast.....organic 8 flake porridge mix with no sugar yoghurt
snack.........orange
lunch......... open face tuna sandwiches on an ezekial hamburger bun (Toasted) topped with sprouts (had whole bun) |
Angie
| posted 9-Feb-2009 7:22pm
Well after researching my Red Mill cereal I found out that white sorghum is a grain flour. It did say it was gluten free and slow digesting. Even though it didn't say the word flour I guess I will not buy anymore. |
Bronwyn
| posted 9-Feb-2009 9:34pm
afternoon snack....apple and cheese stick
dinner.....salmon patties, coleslaw, green beans and mashed potatoes
so far so good.......... |
Debbie M.
| posted 9-Feb-2009 9:50pm
pop corn, carrot sticks, water, green olives.
Almost bed time.
I'd be happy to tell you about our adventures. The first one is scheduled for Mississenewa State Park on Memorial Day weekend. We usually go for a quick weekend on Mothers Day for the first outting. I'll let you know. Thanks for asking. Wednesday is coming and I'm so excited!!!The camper is ready to go. Just have to take a check, proof of insurance, keys and hook up stuff.
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K10
| posted 9-Feb-2009 10:00pm
I mentioned breakfast earlier.
Lunch:1 no nitrate and nitrite turkey hot dog with an Ezekiel bun. 2 pieces of orange, way too sour didn't eat anymore.
Snacks throughout afternoon:11 almonds and a piece of cheese and 1 serving of Triscuits.
2 pieces of celery while cutting it up.
Dinner:1 piece of chicken (everyone else had 2), zucchini, corn and milk.
That seems like alot to me. I hope I don't eat anymore tonight.
Angie: What a bummer on the cereal.
Connie: I hope you are doing ok.
Debbie M: good job at the store.
Bronwyn: Good food today.... yeah for you.
Angie: How did you do today?
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Bronwyn
| posted 9-Feb-2009 11:57pm
I had another snack....2 rice cakes, 2 tsp. peanut butter and half a banana
I am sure I have had too many calories today. I find when I have been off NFNS for a couple of days that I am hungry and eat more. At least I have been NFNS and tomorrow I will eat less.
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Hilda
| posted 10-Feb-2009 12:33am
Connie, I have never had a pet, and I can tell I have missed a lot of blessings from your story. Sorry for your loss. |
K10
| posted 10-Feb-2009 1:15am
I had some frozen peaches tonight. NFNS though. |
Angie
| posted 10-Feb-2009 8:02am
Last night I had a healthy 15 bean soup with ground chuck. I snacked on some rice crackers and cheese. This morning I am having my forbidden cereal. I figure since it don't use the word flour I will use it up and not purchase anymore. At least I am eating it in the morning. Hopefully I will work it off. Planning yard work today. Has anyone ever frozen red grapes for a snack? My husband loves them. I can't handle the cold on my teeth so I save some out for me. I always cook a full breakfast Saturday and Sunday. That's the easy days...eggs, turkey bacon, Ezekial bread and no sugar jam. Everyone sounds like they are doing great. Bronwyn, your salmon patties sound good. How do you make them? Hope everyone has a great NFNS day. |
Debbie M.
| posted 10-Feb-2009 8:32am
Hilda, I am amazed. You have NEVER had a pet? Do you mean as an adult? Didn't you ever have a pet as a child? That statement of yours made me stop to think of all the pets I have had. 3 dogs, 7 cats, 2 rabbits, many hamsters, many mice, 2 birds, many many different fish, turtles, frogs, 4 hermit crabs. We currently have 1 dog, 2 cats, a love bird and 2 gold fish. I couldn't imagin my life without pets, especially for my children. Although it would be simpler and cleaner.
Do you at least have some plants? An African Violet perhaps? hehe, just kidding.
While having pets does add to your life, it is very sad when they have to go. I always tell my children to remember that critters don't live as long as we do and that they will need to be prepared for when the time comes for them to go. It hurts them but it definitely is a growing experience for them when those times come. We have a little funeral for them and thank them for being a good (fill in the blank). It helps them have closure. I think my kids are healthy, well adjusted kids who enjoy their pets and have an understanding of the natural life cycle.
Maybe you could get something in the future. Have you ever wanted a pet?
Had some orange juice, coffee and sausage today. Too caloric, I know but it was there.
My kids have half a day today so I'll be jumping!~ The weather is warm 60's so I should take a walk before the kids get home.
Good morning to all and have a good day. |
Kathleen
| posted 10-Feb-2009 9:49am
Cruisin' along @ day 44 nfns. I weigh in 13 days from now. That will be my 8 week mark. Sending you a hug Connie. Mr. Binks misses you too!!
Oatmeal, raisins and milk this am. I feel better every day.
A wonderful nfns day to everyone!
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Debbie M.
| posted 10-Feb-2009 10:21am
Super Kathleen, you seem to be doing great! Keep up your momentum.
I just took a long walk. It's beautiful here today. With spring time approaching we should all be getting more exercise on a regular basis just from cleaning up the yard and starting to mow again. Please encourage me to keep walking. I really need it not only for weight loss but to combat depression.
Connie, talk to us. You worry me.
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Connie
| posted 10-Feb-2009 10:31am
Ok, you guys are the best bunch of people EVER! Thanks for helping me through this. I'm not kidding.
Yesterday was gorgeous and I had to get out of the house, spent awhile with my dogs throwing sticks and balls, then my neighbor came over for coffee on the porch. It was great. I really needed the conversation. I think it helped me turn the corner. Today I am much better.
Hilda, I wasn't allowed a pet growing up. Well, there was one outside dog when I was very little, but she died very young. Anyway, pets add so much to our lives, it really can't be put into words. And then every once in awhile an very, very special one comes along. That's what I lost. But you know what? Even as I'm typing one of my other kitties is curled up next to me purring his head off. Life is good.
I had a stomach ache yesterday and had some cereal around 1. Then, I made the NFNS lasagna. It is really good. I followed the directions and layered the noodles in without cooking them first. Who knew? They came out fine.
145.8 this morning. I'm going to run to the store this morning. I'm hunting down a funny read. Gotta have it.
Love you guys. |
K10
| posted 10-Feb-2009 11:12am
OK ladies, I snacked last night. Too embarrassed to list it all, but it was all NFNS. I couldn't wait any longer I had to weigh. Today is the 4th class of the Bible study I am doing, so I figured every fourth week I will weigh at home. This is day 23. I have lost 6.4 pounds. I can handle that. My 5th week without a Pepsi. Yeah for me. Just think how well I will do when I throw in exercise and stop snacking after everyone goes to bed!!!!!!
When I brought (or is it took,I always flip-flop those) my daughter to school this morning at 7:30 there was ice on the windshield and it was 38 degrees. Woo Hoo for me. It is now 43, but I enjoyed having to warm up my car. The mountains that are 2 hours away from me are beautiful with snow all over them. It is so clear and clean right now.
Have a great NFNS day everyone.
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K10
| posted 10-Feb-2009 11:36am
Breakfast: left-over chicken with 2 slices of Ezekiel bread and mayo. NF milk. |
Debbie M.
| posted 10-Feb-2009 11:41am
Super dee duper K10!! Thats a terrific loss! Keep on keepin on! |
Megan
| posted 10-Feb-2009 12:03pm
Hi Ladies, well I was officially laid off (they had a company shut down since 12/19)and I am really having a hard time. My water was shut off last night and we were short on rent!. Sadly my daughter lost a tooth last night and I didn't even have the money or remember to put anything under her pillow. Our lease is up next month and I am hoping that since part of rent was late this month that they won't evict us. Last year we lost our house, a car, and now my job. The depression is kicking in and trying to stay on a diet isn't proving to be easy. If anyone believes in prayer, please pray that my unemployment check comes soon and pray to give me strength to get out of this house and walk or do something. I thought I was doing a great job being at home taking care of my son, but according to my insensitive husband perhaps I am not. How could I forget my daughter's science fair project? Why am I not more motivated to help myself.? I have been suffering with terrible headaches for the last 5 days. THe kind that sit in your eye sockets. I need to find some inner strength... I want to turn a corner also and snap out of this... |
K10
| posted 10-Feb-2009 12:26pm
Oh Megan, I am so sorry.
I hope you can get the water turned back on and that you can stay in your home for a while. We are stuggling financially too. From what I understand it can take a while to be evicted, it hasn't happened to us, but there are procedures and things that have to happen first. I have forgotten to put money under the pillow too. Is there something other than money that you can put under there tonight? It is so easy to forget a science project, especially with what you have been going through. Can you talk to her teacher and explain things? How old is your daughter? You are doing a great job with your son. It is hard to want to help yourself when everything around you is falling in. You can do this. Don't put so much pressure on yourself right now. The headaches are probably stress. Have you gone off caffeine or anything like that recently?
Just remember, your husband is going through a tough time too.
I so believe in prayer and you will be in mine. Please keep turning to us for support. We are all here for you through all of this.
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Megan
| posted 10-Feb-2009 12:53pm
K10- Thank you so much! I managed to get the water turned back on, but I don't know if that check will clear. I just hope the unemployment comes through this week! I will write more soon, I am taking my son to the park and picking up my nephew as well so he has someone to play with. :) Thankfully I am not too far behind on the science project! It looks like a have another week or so...
I hope getting out will help lift my spirits. :) |
Connie
| posted 10-Feb-2009 12:56pm
Megan, I will pray for you and your family all day. The economic news is so bad. So many families are devastated right now. Do you have family that you can turn too? Maybe you could move in with some while you get your lives back on track. There is no shame in that. Keeping your family together, fed, and safe is the best thing you can do. Do you have any leads on new employment? Could you use this time for some additional education? Pull your family close to you and hug for all your worth. I don't know how long this trend is going to last, but there will be better times ahead. Hang on sweetie. |
Bronwyn
| posted 10-Feb-2009 2:21pm
Megan I wonder if you and your husband could sit down and talk about your feelings, your future and plan things out together. I think a man tends to have so much pride tied up with financial stuff....like they feel it is their problem that money is tight. So many men bottle up their feelings and then all that stress bubbles over in them making insensitive remarks but don't let him get away with it.....tell him how that made you feel and that you want to work together and certainly demeaning comments are not going to help when everyone is already so stressed. What kind of work have you been doing? I think Connie's comment about looking towards family and possibly living with family until you can get your feet back under you is an excellent idea. When money is already a big stress it is hard to think of spending money to go to school but in the long run that may be the best thing to do. Maybe if you could live with family you could use your unemployment to go to school.
Megan if it seems too much at the moment to really focus on diet than just focus on eating as well as you can. Sugary things never made any one feel better......I think sugar is a real depressant. When I am stressed, discouraged, overwhelmed or whatever i find myself wanting sugar especially chocolate......and lots of it.....we all know that at the end of a sugar binge we feel 100 times worse.
Another thing that may be good for everyone to do is not listen to the news much. It seems that the news is so full of doom and gloom that it can do nothing but bring you down. I am doing some classes on emergency preparedness and I have been spending a lot of time on the computer researching things. This is a time when everyone is recognizing that we just don't know what the future will bring. I ordered two cook books yesterday that I am anxious to get..."Off the Shelf Coking From the Pantry" by Donna Hay and "Apocalypse Chow". I am hoping they will help me to prepare my classes.
Tomorrow is my book club and the book we are reading is "The Book Thief"....it is considered Young Adult literature but it seems more adult to me. The story takes place in Nazi Germany. Anytime I read about that period of time I am flabbergasted that such things could have really occurred.
Megan it sounds like you believe in prayer I think that will be such a help to you through all of this. You guys have been through so much in the last couple of years I sure hope that you can turn a corner here and find some peace. Don't even use the diet word at all.....decide to make good choices and avoid sugar. |
Angie
| posted 10-Feb-2009 2:56pm
Megan you will also be in my prayers. I went through some tough times about five years back and saw no way out but through prayer and listening to Christian radio I had the strength to get through it. You are not alone. My parents and my husbands parents are really cutting corners, even on medication. We are living in some tough times. I hope and pray that things are going to turn around soon. Nearly all of my parents retirement is gone. We serve a mighty God and He will open a door for you. Also, continue to vent to us. It is comforting to have friends to unload on and find support in. By the way, when I thought there was no way out of my situation the Lord came through and blessed me more than I could have imagined. It was not immediate but it was on time...His time. |
Megan
| posted 10-Feb-2009 3:48pm
Ladies, you have brought happy tears to my eyes and filled my day with kindness. You are a new family to me and I love it. Just today I considered going back to school and started looking online to see what I was interested in. I spent about 14 years in banking/finance. Most recently handling purchase orders/billing for a semi conductor business in the bay area. I have my resume on monster, hot jobs, etc. and have also passed some along to recruiters.
Currently my mom lives alone and she has a large house. My husband and I have been renovating some of the bedrooms. They were screaming " I love the 80's". A few years back before we had bought our house we stayed there for about a month. One of the most difficult months of my life. I felt like I was 12. Not only that but my mom is an alcoholic and I don't want my kids around it. I get so angry when she calls at night and she is slurring. Then the next day she doesn't remember what we talked about. I love my mother to death and recently she almost died in November from congestive heart failure. She refuses to stop drinking and smoking, so I refuse to go there often. She is "functioning" alcoholic who still teaches at the age of 66, however her health is very poor. She has a shattered hip from a fall a few years back and absolutely no cartilidge(sp) in her knees. I don't know what's worse, watching your mother die or going through my own family crisis. Boy aren't I a bundle of great energy today!
Well I did take my son and my nephew to the park today for about an hour and a half. then we stopped at Jack in the Box (sigh). I only got a chicken sand, no mayo and I tossed the bread. I did the best I could for the moment.
I think my headaches are coming from the hyacinth I bought from Trader Joe's, allergies perhaps? I didn't have a headache till I walked back into my kitchen. So I have moved my lovely flowers outside, oh well the least of my worries.
Thank you all for your support, I really need it. :)
XOXO to all of you!
Megs |
K10
| posted 10-Feb-2009 4:09pm
Megan: Good job getting out to the park and making a good choice at Jack in the Crack, I mean Box. Every little bit helps.
Sorry about your mom. I have family that are total functioning alcoholics. Fortunately they don't get beligerent. How they can drink as much as they do is amazing to me. Sad too.
I hope the unempolyment checks come soon. My husband took a job in December that is 24% less than he was making before, but hey, it is a job. I haven't worked in so long and I don't even know what I would/could do? The kids at my church that are looking for jobs aren't finding any, so I think I probably couldn't get one either. We basically have given up on having a credit rating that anyone would want to steal. They would be fools to steal our ID.
My kiddo needs the computer back to finish school. Talk later. |
Megan
| posted 10-Feb-2009 5:14pm
As yes K10 the credit rating.... I don't think mine is even on the scale anymore. I hate to say it, but it makes me feel better knowing I am not alone!
:) |
Connie
| posted 10-Feb-2009 5:51pm
Sometimes I'm tempted to say "alcohol is also the root of all evil." But, only for some. It can destroy families. Megan, it seems like your mom living alone in a big house is such a solution, and then the smoking and drinking ruined it. I suppose, if things became desperate enough, it's a last option fall back and that is good to know. Too bad you can't talk to your mom about lightening up a bit so you could all make it work for awhile. Maybe that could happen if you were able to talk to her when she is sober. Her behavior is infuriating, I know. Personally, I would never want to be alone and drink. Who would watch out for me?
Today I have been really hitting the cheese. I'm splurging. I was at WM and saw some and felt sad and just bought it. It hasn't made me feel better, but it sure tastes good. Also, the books for sell were disappointing. Nothing funny, so I settled for ridiculous with a bit of trash. At least it will keep my brain occupied.
I've stayed NFNS today. Of course I'm having lasagna for dinner. I'm going to have to freeze some of it. Everyone take care. |
Bronwyn
| posted 10-Feb-2009 6:47pm
Connie I am certainly tempted or feel justified in saying substance abuse is the root of all unhappiness. As you know I haven't worked for years but in my previous life I was a social worker. I worked in a rural area and had a diversified case load (so i dealt with everything), I have also been a probation officer, and a child welfare worker. I can tell you that at the root of the problem in every single case I dealt with was some form of substance abuse.
I made almond milk today and sweetened it with dates and added some vanilla and almond extract. I can't remember who said they drank almond milk but this was so good and didn't have all the other stuff they always add into the packaged stuff. I can drink dairy but I am doing this as part of my preparedness class preparation. I made a smoothie with it and it was so yummy and satisfying. I am going to make porridge in a thermos to have in the morning with the almond milk.
breakfast......cottage cheese, strawberries, banana and a few pecans
snack........almond milk smoothie
lunch,,,,,,tuna sandwich and coleslaw
I am not sure exactly what for dinner but so far......creamy black lentils with brown rice. |
Angie
| posted 10-Feb-2009 7:13pm
Bronwyn that was me talking about the almond milk. I buy blue diamond almond milk. Did you mean you actually made almond milk or just used it to make a smoothie? I bet your preparedness class is real interesting. We all may need one the way things are going.
I had leftover chicken salad for lunch and tacos for dinner. I found taco shells like the blue corn chips. My husband like them better than the regular ones. Everyone have a great night. By the way, what happen to triple mom? I always enjoyed her imput. Nice to hear from someone who has lived NSNF for years. |
Bronwyn
| posted 10-Feb-2009 7:44pm
Angie I made the almond milk from almonds.....it was easy and it is so good. You can make it out of cashews as well. I also like that I could sweeten it with dates. It was really thick and creamy.
Some also asked about the salmon patties......I used a can of sockeye salmon ( make sure to use sockeye better flavour), I processed a slice of Ezekial in the cuisnart, mixed it in with the salmon together with chopped red pepper, chopped onion, chopped cilantro, an egg to bind it and a handful of shredded parmesan,,,,,I formed them into patties and fried them in a little oil. I topped the patties with a bit of dill sauce. |
Connie
| posted 10-Feb-2009 8:53pm
Bronwyn, the almond milk sounds good. Tell me your recipe. I don't know how you worked the jobs you had. Gut wrenching things you must have dealt with. It seems like the people that fill those positions are on the "more sensitive" side, while the jobs require a tough skin.
I have Charm, that's short for "Prince Charming" curled up next to me. It is an odd thing, I don't dislike it, but it's not Binks, so that's going to take some getting used to. I know I can adjust.
I'm trying to set my mind on tomorrow's food choices. No cheese. Dang! I'll think of something.
Sweet dreams all. You are all in my prayers. |
Hilda
| posted 10-Feb-2009 11:37pm
I never had a pet as a child. I think we couldn't afford it. My mom worked and I think did well to feed us kids. As an adult, my husband and I always said we were going to get a bloodhound but never did. After my divorce, I could not afford it either. My kids never really asked for a pet. My oldest daughter had an outside cat for a while, my middle daughter has had a cat for years, and my youngest has a dog.I really don't think I'll ever get one now.
Some people may have to combine homes if necessary to get through this. I was watching John Hagee last night. He is a preacher from San Antonio. He says to remember that Washington is not our source, God is our source. The news is so doom and gloom, that I think it is what has ruined the housing market and the auto industry. Bad storms heading through Missouri overnight. High winds could uproot trees damaged by the ice storm. Some folks south of me still have no power yet from the ice storm 2 weeks ago. |
Hilda
| posted 10-Feb-2009 11:39pm
We have to choose faith instead of fear. Fear is not from God. |
Angie
| posted 11-Feb-2009 8:01am
Hilda you are so right. I think the media has pounded all of this in our heads to where all seems hopeless. Someone said we need to stop watching so much news. That is so true. You start putting your faith in what they say instead of the One who is in control. We may not have riches here but one day we will have unimaginable riches.
I had an ezekial muffin for breakfast with SF peanut butter and SF preserves. I have got to go to the grocery store this morning to stock back up on some NFNS items. Not safe to run low. Dentist tomorrow morning. I am ready. My tooth that they have got to put a crown on is kicking. I think my gum problems are coming from where I have gotten crowns and there is too much space between the teeth and food gets lodged in between and then I get the floss and go at it like I'm digging a well. I had to take four advil last night before I finally got comfortable enough to go to sleep.
Megan I have an alcholic brother so I can definitely relate. It has been a major problem in every family get together for thirty something years. I can't even feel sorry for him anymore. It just makes me angry. I live in Clearwater, Fl. and he is in Georgia. He was not able to come to my home for Christmas because he had binged the night before. I have to say I was not disappointed. We actually had a peaceful Christmas.
Hope everyone has a great NFNS day.
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Anonymous
| posted 11-Feb-2009 9:07am
Good morning all. Hilda, I always knew I was a dog lover, but had no idea I was a cat lover too!
I'm feeling ok, just a general sadness that does not move me to tears. It's weird, but there have been moments, like at dinner when I get out 3 cat bowls instead of four or at treat time that I am acutely reminded. So what song do you think pops in my head..."One less bell to answer...!!!!" and then I alternate that with "Feeling stronger everyday." I mean, it's almost funny.
146.4 this morning. The cheese and I were one yesterday and as I thought, up went the scales a bit. Oh well. Today I will make better choices. I'm actually feeling like accomplishing something today...I think I'll do some deep cleaning. It is wet and very WINDY here today. A stay inside kind of day.
You know, there was a time when families living together was not unusual. And they made it work. I remember hearing that during the depression unemployment was at 25%. Thankfully this economic slump should pick up long before we see stats like that again. And absolutely stay away from the news. No one gives it straight. I wonder how much posturing is going on. Someone always tries to make a buck off of others misfortunes. During times like these we do find ourselves looking at what is really important. And those things are easy to achieve.
Angie, I'm glad the dentist is going to do his magic on you tomorrow! Last year was a whopper for me and my husband at the dentist. I really would rather have labor pains than a toothache. Maybe you need one of those water pic things. At least we all have a sugar free diet going for us. Dentists love to hear that. Let us know what happens.
Megan, last night I was thinking, have you ever considered part time employment? I practically supported my family cleaning houses. It's really a great way to earn some money and keep one foot in the door at home. Super flexible hours and low overhead. And, people are so hugely thankful for a job well done in their homes.
Ok, time I quit mopping and did something. You are all in my prayers today and I'll be checking in often...because I love it here! |
Megan
| posted 11-Feb-2009 10:30am
Good Morning! Thank you all for the pick me ups. I have in fact offered to people I know to clean their house for them. I will keep asking around.
My husband went down from a waist 46 to a 40 in just three weeks. How is it that men loose all the weight and we just get periods! I use to be able to just let my fingers touch when I wrapped them around them and now they overlap.. I am happy for him and hoping for some additional inspiration. At least I know the breakfast lunches and dinners I have been making have been working for someone! :) He was all smiles this morning, good for him, I mean that sincerely.
So my agenda, I was invited to meet up with some coworkers for lunch at a pizza place. I think I am going to have to decline in order to not self indulge.
I prayed and prayed last night for some small monetary checks to come though. I recently had to sell all my jewelry to Red Swan and they said a check is in the mail. :) Sad I had to do it, but I suppose it doesn't mean anything compared to making sure my family is fed!
I plan on walking by myself in the rain and getting some much needed personal time.. and then I am going to cut up all my fruits and veggies. Two days ago I literally cleared out all the rice, pasta, etc and gave it to my sister with 6 kids. Our cupboards are bare, but I can't make bad decisions if there isn't any flour r sugar in here!
Thank you all again for your thoughts, I am feeling the love! |
K10
| posted 11-Feb-2009 1:42pm
Hi ladies. I was stupid last night and not only did I eat, but I ate some cereal with flour and molasses, and then some NFNS stuff too. UUGH! On the bright side, I went to my friends house and we worked out on her WII Fit. I have one too, but it was fun. We had oatmeal with blueberries and walnuts. We are going to get together on Friday morning and do the walking DVD I have because it is supposed to rain. If we can do this 3 days per week and I work out on my WII Fit, we should be stylin'. I loaned her my NFNS book and she is going to look at it. She is in my Lose it For Life Bible study too.
I think staying away from the news is a good idea too. It is so gloom and doom and then people start reacting that way. I feel better not watching it.
We all need to be careful with our spending and we always should be. I am talking to myself here, I am way guilty of not practicing what I preach. I think the worst thing is, that it seems to cost more when you eat better. We probably are saving money, because we aren't going out to eat as much, but it seems so expensive buying healthy food. I am not one for taxes, but I think they should tax junk food and make healthy food cheaper.
Have a great NFNS day everyone. |
Megan
| posted 11-Feb-2009 2:06pm
Great idea K10! Let's tax the junk food~ Great job on working out, keep it up! :) |
K10
| posted 11-Feb-2009 3:23pm
Thanks Megan. |
Bronwyn
| posted 11-Feb-2009 5:54pm
Okay todays food so far,,,,,,,,,Cottage cheese with half a banana and an organe and a few pecans
...........creamy black lentils over coconut brown rice
............hand ful of almonds
I need to bump up my veggie intake and I hope to stay NFNS tonight at book club.
This is so easy to do when you do it......... |
Connie
| posted 11-Feb-2009 8:21pm
All NFNS all day. Easy on the cheese too. My daughter came by with her boyfriend. I loaded them up with lasagna to take home. He has roommates, so he got a bunch. He was smiling from ear to ear. And I still have some left. I'll freeze the leftovers and tomorrow gladly eat something else!
All's quiet here. I had the windows open part of the day, it smells so good inside when I can do that.
Everyone have a nice night. Tomorrow is a new day and another chance to be NFNS and lose some weight. |
K10
| posted 11-Feb-2009 8:49pm
I just realized the cooked chicken I bought from Sam's Club has wheat flour, corn flour and sugar in it. I did have some skin and that is probably where most of the ingredients are, but I didn't have as much as I normally do and next time I won't have any skin. Do you think that would work? I hate when I realize things like this, but I was on the phone when I picked it up.
Bronwyn and Connie: Good jobs today. |
Hilda
| posted 11-Feb-2009 10:20pm
Has anyone watched the movie Fireproof? I rented it tonight but haven't had time to watch it yet. |
Kathleen
| posted 12-Feb-2009 12:22am
Just said a prayer for everyone before starting to type.
Day 45 coming to a close.
Havarti cheese (with dill) on triscuits (sp?)! Never knew the crackers were soo good. Even the Jewel Food Store generic brand.
Good night.
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Hilda
| posted 12-Feb-2009 12:54am
I started this a year ago on April 1st. I really want to be at 174 by that time this year. That would make me have lost 20 pounds in a year. |
Anonymous
| posted 12-Feb-2009 1:03am
I saw Fireproof. Awesome movie.
I'm praying for all on this board tonight. Lets all right down somethings we are greatful for. I'm greatful for all you ladies.
Good night. |
Debbie M.
| posted 12-Feb-2009 1:05am
That is me praying for everyone.
Good night again.
Bronwyn, are you asleep? |
K10
| posted 12-Feb-2009 1:08am
Hilda: I saw Fireproof in theaters. It is a really good movie. Every couple should see it.
How close are you to your goal? 20 pounds is a lot of weight.
Kathleen: Triscuits are good aren't they? I buy the reduced fat ones. At Trader Joe's they are called reduced guilt. Havarti with dill is good as well. Thanks for the prayer I know we can all use it.
Let's all be NFNS tomorrow. We can do it, with the strength and support of each other.
Good night.
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Debbie M.
| posted 12-Feb-2009 1:09am
BTW, I had a bowl of puffed wheat cereal with 1% milk. A sloppy joe (with bun). Babybel cheese, truscuits, diet pepsi, water, coffee, 10 pringles. 2 carrot sticks.
Strange eating day. Oh yea, 4 hugs. hehe
195 today |
Debbie M.
| posted 12-Feb-2009 1:10am
oh yea, and 3 coors. :o( |
K10
| posted 12-Feb-2009 1:10am
I am grateful for everyone on this board too Debbie M. We miss everyone that hasn't been able to check in lately. Hope you are all ok. |
Bronwyn
| posted 12-Feb-2009 2:11am
Okay, since my last entry I have remained NFNS.....(snack)had a sandwich (Silver Hill balance bread NFNS) with avocado, tomato, spinach and cheddar. At book club I ate a very small portion of a vegetarian curry with a small portion of rice(I don't think there was any flour or sugar) fruit and herbal tea. There were lots of lovely looking desserts but I was okay with not having any. I also had a handful of cashews. Overall I think it was a pretty good eating day.
Debbie that is great that your weight is heading back down.....good for you!
You all sound good.......there is great enthusiasm here. |
bronwyn
| posted 12-Feb-2009 3:03am
Connie does your daughter go to University in the same town you live in. She seems to be home alot. I only see my kids during summer and Christmas (occassionally on another occassion during the semester but not usually) I wish they were closer. My oldest son and his wife and baby do live close (20 minutes) so that is great. |
Bronwyn
| posted 12-Feb-2009 8:23am
Well it is now 6:21 and I haven't slept yet.....yuck!!!! I have a scratchy and annoying throat. My daughter-in-law and grandson were coming for lunch today and I am afraid I will have to cancel.....shoot I was looking fore ward to the visit. Maybe I will try to lie down for a couple of hours and see how that goes.
Hope everybody else had a good sleep...... |
