Debbie M.
| posted 7-May-2009 5:39pm
My gut has been messed up all day. I've had a time keeping out of the bathroom. I can't decide if it's a bug or something I ate. Might have been the red pepper. I don't know. But it has caused me to have to buy some prep-H. Agony.
I'm suppose to be rushing around doing laundry and grocery shopping so we can go camping tomorrow and I am way behind. Ha, no pun intended. It seems like the more I move around the more I end up in the bathroom.
I made a list for the kids to pitch in and help with the house work. My hubby has the day off tomorrow so that will help but its field day at my 8 year olds school and she wants me top go and have lunch with her at the very least. No time, but deficately the biggest priority. It just comes at such a bad time.
I had hummus and corn tortillas today at lunch. Instead of eating out of the container I scooped some out onto a plate. I did go back for more but I didn't eat it all.
My hubby is baking pizzas tonight for the kids dinner. I wonder what I will have. I can't lie, its going to be tough to resist. But I want to embrase the HEADY POWER Connie speaks of. |
Bronwyn
| posted 7-May-2009 5:51pm
lets just say I won't experience the heady power.......but I only ate half the bar and they are small. I won't eat anything else except for dinner. It is organic and dark.....not tons of sugar and no flour. |
Debbie M.
| posted 7-May-2009 6:39pm
Ok, so supper went so so. It could have been worse. I had two pieces of pizza but threw most of the crust away.
Steve is doing the grocery shopping. I told him to please be mindful of sugar and flour. He is doing the menu and shopping as part of my Mother's Day gift. I told him I'm going forth with the program again. I'm sure he will be supportive.
Good job with your 2 pounds Diane.
Bronwyn, I am going to ask about the location of that chocolate bar each and every day. We are all watching you. Be strong. You can resist. Please try to find someone to give it to right away.
K10, Let me ask you this. Can you make you house sell any faster by worrying about it? No? Then STOP IT!
Hi Kathy! Good job on exercising!
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Debbie M.
| posted 7-May-2009 6:40pm
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA we must have posted at the same time. BRONWYN!!!!!! |
Debbie M.
| posted 7-May-2009 6:43pm
All I can say is that the other half of that Chocolate dosn't have a chance. It won't last the night. Just eaty it and get it over with. heh
But please don't beat yourself up about it. So what? Just get back on program. You are not behind, just jump back in where you are. Sound familiar? |
Connie
| posted 7-May-2009 7:42pm
Bronwyn, don't listen to Debbie! Don't listen to your self either. HELLOOOOOOOOO! What are we doing????? Oh yeah...we are trying to lose weight! We are trying to stabilize our blood sugar to reduce cravings. We are trying to learn to overcome temptations that offer instant gratification and then hurt us, physically and emotionally in the long run. WE ARE LEARNING A NEW WAY TO LIVE OUR LIVES, IN CONTROL!!!!!! Good grief! If I was there I would be tempted to shake you both. Please, throw out the candy. It's not your friend, it's not more valuable than your happiness. It is only as valuable as you make it...it's nothing to you Bronwyn. It's a dead end. And Debbie...don't cave so fast!
And I love you guys. I want to tell you about my day but you've put me in a panic!
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Connie
| posted 7-May-2009 7:57pm
I made the cookies, both of them. I did not have coconut butter and I think that would have made them better. They are fine. The peanut butter cookies with the truvia came out great. I am beat. I gave them all away except 2 of each. I have been tasting as I went along (who could resist?) so dinner is going to be very light.
The tile scraping across the street is more than I can do. Not a job for me. Now my back is killing me. But once I get off my feet, it will feel better. My company stayed for almost 4 hours. I think she is bored out of her mind. She liked the cookies though! |
K10
| posted 7-May-2009 8:12pm
Debbie: I am trying not to worry. Thanks for the reminder.
Our old neighbors stopped by today they live in Oklahoma now. Needless to say she was shocked to see the for sale sign. They are out to attend the ultrasound of her daughter, they hope to find out what sex the baby is. Her daughter is 39 or 40 and this will be her first child. I am glad I am where I am with my kids. Remind me I said this when I start complaining about them. :)
I made a pork roast in the crock-pot. It smells really good.
Last night at my Bible study I shared about our house situation and started to cry (the first time regarding the house). The lady next to me started asking me questions about what cities my hubby works in? Long story short, she owns a home about 20 miles from where my hubby will be working at most. It is large (4 bedrooms and probably 2 1/2 baths, 3 car garage, on half an acre)and only 8 years old. The people renting it are moving out in mid-June. She charges alot more than we can afford, because it is furnished, but she said she would be able to charge us the high-end of what we were planning on spending. My husband is going to drive to it after work tonight to look at the outside of it and see how long it will take him to get there.
Please pray for us regarding this. I am getting excited, but trying not to. I did already go on school web-sites and saw that my youngest will go to a brand new school. She is excited because she just wants to go back to school. She has been homeschooled this past year (her choice) and it isn't going so well. She isn't applying herself. It is also a lot closer to my parents. Maybe this is why God presented us with the possibility of moving to New Mexico, because the weather is similar in the summer to NM. Hotter than I like, but I am almost positive the house will have central A/C.
Talk to you gals later.
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K10
| posted 7-May-2009 8:13pm
I think I may be getting my oldests cold. I have started coughing. Maybe that is why I have been more tired this week. |
Connie
| posted 7-May-2009 8:36pm
K10, the old adage, "when God closes the door he opens a window"...comes to mind. I just have a feeling things are going to be alright for you. When your house sells you will be able to move no problem. Lots of people are looking for dependable renters. Hang in there. I'll be praying...I'm sure we all will. Sorry about your cold. Take good care of yourself.
And I'll be praying for Bronwyn and Debbie that they find the strength to go for a very long extended time without cheating so that they may begin to realize their hearts desire.
I have been to the dessert buffet and said "no thanks!" It's not so hard...it may be foreign, but you just do it. You maybe struggle for a little bit, but every moment you resist makes you stronger. And then pretty soon no one could shove a forbidden food down your throat no matter what.
Bronwyn, what are you feeling now? |
K10
| posted 7-May-2009 9:02pm
I had my pork roast with mashed potatoes and butter and non-fat milk. I am really full now.
Hubby on his way to the house. I am excited to hear what he has to say about it. I will let you know. |
Debbie M.
| posted 7-May-2009 9:09pm
OK Connie, now I feel like a puppy with my tail between my legs.
K10, Super news about the prospective house. We'll be praying about your situation. It really sounds like a wonderful opportunity.
Bronwyn, I'm sorry I wasn't more supportive. I was just being funny as I was so surprised to hear that you gave in so soon. I have an idea. Flush it. You know what trip;et Mom would say. Throw it in the trash. I want you to have that HEADY POWER!! You can have it. Talk to us.
Thanks Connie for your prayers. I really do need it.
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Connie
| posted 7-May-2009 9:29pm
Debbie, forget the puppy thing. Instead, become a ferocious NFNS fighter. We can't think "one little bit wont hurt me" all the time. One little bit too often will make NFNS completely ineffective. And then all you have is negative feelings.
Once, when I was 20 or so, I started smoking chocolate cigarettes. No lie! When I would light one up the whole house smelled wonderful. They were very expensive and I had to go to an international airport to buy them. I thought I was really something having those very fancy cigarettes. But they were killing me all the same. I was so stupid then. That's the only word for it...stupid...and maybe weak. So, we live and learn. And then we change. If we don't, we stay the same. And there's nothing anyone else can do about it.
We have to want the weight loss more than the sugar. Then, we have to act on it. |
Connie
| posted 7-May-2009 9:35pm
I'm getting off my soapbox and retiring for the night. I'm propped up in bed and back already feels tons better. I'm supposed to work tomorrow. We'll see. You all have a lovely evening. |
Bronwyn
| posted 7-May-2009 9:39pm
Debbie I did think you were funny.....really I did. This is NFNS not no sense of humour
Connie you are a trooper really and I appreciate you making me look at this situation seriously.....I honestly do. I did eat the chocolate bar but I made it my meal and I haven't been set up with any cravings or craziness. I liked that I ate it and enjoyed it and said, hey that is enough and I don't want anymore. I know sometimes I will eat a chocolate bar and when I do I want to feel normal about it. I want to know that when I eat a chocolate bar that I had a treat and I don't need anymore. Today when I was in town, it was rainy and cool, I thought this is a chocolate bar day. I didn't buy one though because I decided I could live without it. I was kind of sorry my friend brought one today but you know I feel okay. I haven't eaten that much today and this was a really high quality chocolate bar.....the kind you should eat if you ever eat a chocolate bar. Really dark organic chocolate made in a small chocolate factory on Denman Island. They only have 7 employees. I don't plan to have another one in the near future but next time I have one I think it will be the same one. I can only buy those at nice health food stores in the city.....not convenient or close to me.
K10 you are in all of our thoughts and prayers.....things will work out. Let us know what your husband thought by his drive by.
Sorry the cookies weren't as great as you hoped. Connie can you post the peanut butter with truvia recipe. I wonder if the coconut butter makes a big difference......it is so expensive! |
Hilda
| posted 7-May-2009 10:12pm
So you wanted the chocolate bar more than you wanted to be thinner for the next wedding. At that moment you chose the chocolate bar. Why do we do that? Are we temporarily insane or what? It's like we get amnesia and forget to be sensible. Now you are excusing your behavior and saying your choice wasn't bad because they only have 7 employees and it is real high quality. What a bunch of baloney! You are committing suicide if you make that choice when you are obese. Your health is more important than how that bar tasted. Now quit making excuses and repent. Say you did the wrong thing and do better next time you are tempted and make the right choice. All of us have this problem except for Triplet Mom. Haven't we learned ANYTHING in a year? |
Bronwyn
| posted 7-May-2009 10:49pm
Seriously I am at peace with my decision to have the bar......no excuses! I have come a long way this year.....not in losing weight but in feeling more empowered. It is wonderful that I can have some good quality chocolate and not feel ruled by it. I used to feel like I needed more and more. I think that is why I felt so good about it. Eating off program wasn't the end of the world or the end of my resolve......I didn't crumble and fall and feel defeated. I didn't feel like a failure and throw the towel in and eat everything in site. Chocolate is always going to be there and I will have it some times but today for the first time i felt like I was in control.......not the chocolate. I don't think this will make sense to anyone else.
You know the other thing is I really do eat very healthy and this particular bar could be part of a healthy diet if it doesn't control me. I don't plan to have another one any time soon but always I would rather eat the real thing than an artifical substitute. I don't need the calories from a chocolate bar so I will mostly avoid having it.
Food today........2 rice cakes with 1 1/2 tsp. almond butter on each. 1 large green smoothie and 1 small chocolate bar, half a bison burger on sprouted grain bun with avocado and tomato....no cheese or mayo or ketchup (from clean eating website), serving of kidney bean salad and small serving of sweet potato fries (oven baked). I should have made a chop salad.....need more veggies there as I look at things. Mind you I had a lot of greens in my smoothie.
Hope everyone has a goodnight. I am going to see if I can get someone to help me post a picture tonight. I appreciate everyones advise and concern.......thanks!
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Bronwyn
| posted 7-May-2009 11:53pm
I posted a couple of pics.....not great photos. They aren't ones since I got my hair but, I will try to have one of those taken and post it. I think I will do a full body shot as well because I guess that is how you see changes. |
K10
| posted 7-May-2009 11:57pm
My husband sent me pictures of the house. It is beautiful. It is one story and I found out from the owner it has 3 full baths, two air conditioners, a gardener (thank God) because I have a necrotic thumb. She said the tenants now will show us the home, so the owner is going to find out what time is good for that. I am excited. The house next door is huge and for sale for over a year now. Unbelievably beautiful. I never thought I would hope my husband wouldn't be offered a higher paying job with another company. God has His plans though.
I was hoping to eat something before 8:00, but I was on the phone and now it is nearly 9:00. I am not hungry though. I WILL NOT EAT TONIGHT.
Good night. |
Bronwyn
| posted 8-May-2009 12:12am
K10 we were on line at the same time but I couldn't see how to talk on line. I also tried to respond to the T-shirt idea. I posted it 3 times but I never saw it show up. I said I don't think it was a dumb idea at all Diane, you are right on the ball with organizing things. Like Kristin though I don't think I would wear a shirt like that as I too don't tend to wear things with sayings on them. I also suggested we could maybe get matching jammies for our reunion some day with the saying on them |
Bronwyn
| posted 8-May-2009 12:13am
K10 the house sounds very nice. How much was the rent? |
K10
| posted 8-May-2009 1:33am
Bronwyn: She right now is charging $2500.00 it is furnished, which we wouldn't need, but hey we may decide to keep some of it. She will rent it to us for $1800.00, that is the high-end of what we would want to pay. We would not be able to get anything that beautiful where we are living right now. It is near some hills and the view looks amazing. They sometimes get a small amount of snow. I am falling in love.
I like the jammie idea. |
Debbie M.
| posted 8-May-2009 4:58am
Bronwyn,
You have amazing cheek bones. I like your hair color too! Thanks for posting. What, no smile? You are right about the before and after shots. I have been trying to post more photos but I need some help too.
My dog woke me up and now won't go out. I am tying her to a leash because I think we have ticks in the yard this year. I found 4 in the last 2 days. We have never had them before. I don't want her going thru the Ivy and bushes and coming back in with ticks and then getting right into my bed. I think she is having an attitude about being tethered. Does anyone know what to do about the ticks? |
Debbie M.
| posted 8-May-2009 5:03am
K10, the house sounds beautiful! I hope it works out for you. It's interesting about different houseing markets in other areas and the amounts of money it take to rent similar homes. |
Angie
| posted 8-May-2009 8:28am
Bronwyn I agree with Debbie M you have amazing facial structure. It is so nice to put a face to everyone. It is getting so hot here it is killing my desire to exercise but I will! My neighbor is out of town and I am taking care of his fish pond, his outdoor bird cage with 20 something finches, his african grey parrot (which is a hoot) he has a very extensive vocabulary and even mocks my laugh. He also has 4 turtles. He will be gone a week. I enjoy it. I have been doing good. I bought some dry roasted edamame and craisins to go in my soy nuts for snacks. The edamame were expensive $2 and something for a small bag but it will be one of my treats and is actually very good. They have them in Publix in the produce section. I had my yogurt and fruit with some PB for breakfast. My pap smear came back normal thank the Lord. I had a partial hystorectomy back in 1989. She told me I would not need another for 5 years.
I do believe we all fall off the NFNS wagon now and then but as long as it is a rare thing and we get back on it the next day I think you do worse by feeling deprived. I have to say since I have been eating more fruit I have no desire for sweets. NONE. Also when you fall of the wagon do a little more exercise to burn off those calories. I have said before that pizza is my downfall but when I do have pizza I get Amys which is as healthy as you can get in a pizza and I only have one piece. I pile lots of veggies on it. I also have it on a day that I have gone 22 miles on my bike and it is kind of a reward. I might have a piece once a month. One serving is 350 calories before putting on the veggies.
I hope everyone has a great NFNS day and exercise if only 20 minutes...get that heart rate up. I stand up and bring my knees up to my chest like a very over exagerated march. I do several sets of 100 at a time throughout the day. It gets the heart rate up and is great for your core. It don't matter as long as you move. Do it while watching TV.
Best wishes on jobs, homes, temptations and everyday life situations. Stay POSITIVE! |
Connie
| posted 8-May-2009 8:31am
Morning. I am going to make it to work today. Lot's of back stretching first and hoping for the best.
Bronywn, I understood your argument over the chocolate. And it that's the way you look at it, and can stick to it, well, I guess it becomes a personal opinion. But my reaction came form being on this board for almost a year and reading your posts of failure. They really pull at my heart. First comes the tempting chocolate, the surrender, the negative feelings, the giving up of the program, shying away from posting, then, confession, lamenting and finally, building resolve all over again. It is a huge process and time consuming. I wish you could avoid that whole cycle. And, I stand by my statement that the chocolate is not valuable. Anyway, today you are back on track and I hope it gos well for you. But had you thrown that bar away, you would have felt great, no kidding.
You do have amazing cheek bones. Lucky girl! I don't have hardly any. Oh well. And you hair is lovely. It looks so manageable, it lays down so lovely. Mine is corkscrew and frizzy. Yeah, you have some great attributes going for you. I thought the cookies were good. I love dark chocolate.
K10, what if you found something a little cheaper and then you could start saving some money immediately. I hate to think of all your money going for renting. Something to think about. At this point in my life I wish I had spent less through the years and saved more. Earning money is not as hard as hanging on to it.
Great day all. |
Connie
| posted 8-May-2009 9:23am
While getting ready for work today, a couple of things occurred to me.
For those of you who have been struggling unsuccessfully with NFNS,
It's as if two people occupy your brains,
#1- the person that wants to be thin, knows how to do it and is determined to do it, and
#2- the person that caves in on a regular basis, not without agonizing, but caving nontheless.
That seems to me the most cruel way to live your life. Your brain must be spinning and battling itself all the time.
Also Bronwyn, I can't look at the chocolate bar as ok. It is directly opposed to your goals. It's a terrible substitute for a healthy dinner. No matter what, it's setting you up for failure.
That's my 2 cents. Today we leave yesterday behind and begin anew.
Off to work.
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Debbie M.
| posted 8-May-2009 9:44am
We have two pep talkers today. Thanks Angie and Connie!
195 today but only because I am totally empty. I wish it would stick. I am going to do everything I can over the weekend to maximize this situation. I am feeling much better now.
Off for a nice camping weekend full of fun and exercise.
See you all Monday.
Happy Mother's Day all. |
Hilda
| posted 8-May-2009 10:09am
Failing to plan, is planning to fail. |
K10
| posted 8-May-2009 10:19am
Here comes another failure. I did eat late last night. I know it has to do with being up too late and the stress I am feeling. For the bad I did, the one thing I did right was eat NFNS. No cereal. I wasn't going to admit it to you guys, but I am glad I did.
Connie: It is like I have 2 people in my head sometimes. Normally after failing I would just say I will start over on Monday, but not this time. I WILL NOT EAT AFTER 8 TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!! The problem with the house thing and renting cheaper is, cheaper is so much smaller, bad areas and we have a lot of stuff and storage is so expensive.
Off to take my daughter to school. Bye. |
Bronwyn
| posted 8-May-2009 11:40am
Connie I know you are right and I appreciate your counsel. This was a different experience in that I ate it and it was done and I was right back on track the rest of the day. I didn't go off on eating sugar for a few days or even for the rest of the day with the idea of getting back at it Monday. I did feel empowered by that but it added calories I didn't need and I know that I can't afford the calories.
Angie I love how fitness oriented you are. I keep planning to get into a fitness routine but I have a hard time starting. Once I get going on something I know how good it makes you feel....but even then I have to push myself every day. I used to go to Curves quite faithfully. I don't think it is a fantastic workout but it is a workout. I also have one reasonably close to me. I quit going over a year ago because my knees were bothering me so much. There were so many machines that were hard on my knees. My Dr. thought I should join again and just do the upper body and then some aqua size.
I have needed corrected lenses for most of my life but I wore contacts for most of my life. Many years ago I warped my corneas and was unable to wear my contacts. I also was unable to have that eye surgery because of my corneas. I hate wearing glasses. Recently I thought of seeing if I would be a candidate for the eye surgery yet.....if my corneas were corrected enough to do that. I dont' know though it is scary if it doesn't work. I have a friend who did not have good success with the procedure and has lots of problems with her sight as a result.
K10, I am trying to eat less in the evening as well. I haven't really set an exact time to stop and I probably should do that. It is so easy to munch at night. We often eat dinner late so there is no reason for me to eat after dinner.
The bison burgers were very good. The nutritional info on bison is very positive. Bison are raised healthier than other animals and have very lean meat. It is especially good if the Bison is grass fed instead of grain fed. Bison has less fat than chicken breasts. I had not really used if before and expected it to be too expensive. The packages I bought were certified organic and I made 6 good size patties for under 6 bucks. I have seen some other bison recipes that I want to try. |
Bronwyn
| posted 8-May-2009 12:08pm
This is a very easy meal with lots of veggies. I don't use canned soups and I am not sure what to do in place of that.....I am sure the soup would not be NFNS. I plan to make this soon and maybe just use beef broth. My Mum used to make this when I was a kid just with beef hamburger but I always liked it.....kind of like a foil dinner.
Seven Layer Bison Dinner
1 layer sliced potatoes
1 layer sliced onions
¼ cup uncooked rice
1 layer peas
1 layer sliced carrots
1 - 2 pounds ground bison
1 can tomato soup, mixed with ½ can of milk
Salt and pepper, sprinkled on each layer of vegetables
Use casserole dish of your choice. (The larger the dish, the more vegetables and meat you will need).
Brown meat. Set aside. Layer in casserole dish in the order given. Bake at
350 degrees for 2 hours, or until all vegetables are tender. Be sure that the casserole does not bake dry, or you may need to add a bit more liquid.
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K10
| posted 8-May-2009 12:09pm
I have had Bison and liked it. |
K10
| posted 8-May-2009 12:10pm
Bronwyn: Could you use tomato sauce instead? |
K10
| posted 8-May-2009 12:10pm
Bronwyn: or maybe V-8? |
Bronwyn
| posted 8-May-2009 12:18pm
K10.....yes tomato sauce....great idea!!! I will let you know how it turns out. Hope the house sells soon so you don't have to keep showing it. |
Connie
| posted 8-May-2009 12:37pm
Bronwyn, what about a knee brace? Would that help? And what about stationary biking? My daughter has a bad ankle and when she is going to be active she wears a brace.
K10, you have been more victorious than you realize! Staying NFNS is a huge deal. HUGE! We all overeat sometimes, but for some reason those NFNS calories are much kinder to us. If you have to eat at night and you are staying NFNS, so be it. In time I think you will see that behavior having less of a hold on you. And stress! It is terrible. I'm lucky that my stress food of choice is cheese. At least it's NFNS and filling. I'm glad I have been able to step away from it though. So far, so good.
I'm home from work, I did just a few things. Off my feet as I can the rest of the day. |
Debbie M.
| posted 8-May-2009 2:25pm
Leaving in an hour but I have something to say.
1st I love how pationate you are Connie about this diet. It is definatley rubbing off on me.
K10 I think you should be able to eat something at night. There is nothing worse than going to bed hungry. It's just plain torture. Let's brain storm and think of things that we can have. I'm thinking something in moderation to calm the storm of the stomach. A lean protein, a small glass of milk, yogurt with a few almonds. There must be something that we can have that does not give us guilt for following what our body wants to do. Connie said it right when she said you stayed NFNS. That is the most important thing.
Bronwyn, I totally love it that you had your candy bar and went right back to the program. That is what is going to keep you on track. We all need to remember that.
I went to Field Day at my daughters school today. They gave the adults a brown bag with lunch in it. I gave the cookie to my daughter, I eat the hot dog and threw out the bun and had the small bag of potato chips. Not healthy BUT it was NFNS!!!!! Good for me. I felt the heady power!
Very good one Hilda. Failing to plan, is planning to fail.
Bye again. I am soooooooo going to miss all of you. I'm really learning to lean of this wonderful group. |
Bronwyn
| posted 8-May-2009 2:57pm
Debbie M........great camping to you (in the tune of happy birthday!!!!) I also love how passionate Connie is, and hey we have seen the pics......it has all paid off for her so wonderfully well. I know the chocolate bar was not the best idea (and I didn't go and purchase it for myself....but I still need to be strong and not take things presented to me) but the important thing for me was that I realized so strongly that I can have one and quit. I think all my years of dieting has taught me that a slip is a tumble for a days (and that you are a failure)...........I didn't do that. I have a sick dieting mentality that is very black and white..........on or off! I think I am healing from the damage done emotionally by years of dieting.
Okay.....I did 45 minutes on my recumbant stationary bike......my knees are okay. I watched T.V. and did arm movements. I can do this. |
Connie
| posted 8-May-2009 3:09pm
Yeah, Bronwyn!!!! I totally get what you are saying with the chocolate. I just wish you could have had some results under your belt before you were presented with such a predicament. I'm sure your friend was trying to please you. Remember last year when you went to a wedding and didn't have cake? I don't know how it happened to me, but now I think foods like that should be buried in the back yard! My husband says I'm weird now. Of course he says that with his belly pouching over his belt. So...... Anyway, congrats on the exercise. I'm off my feet. |
K10
| posted 8-May-2009 3:52pm
Bronwyn: I am going to try your recipe soon. I have some ground beef in the freezer. Let me know how the tomato sauce works out.
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Bronwyn
| posted 8-May-2009 4:07pm
K10, I probably won't make the layer dinner until next week.
Food today......green smoothie, Ezekial Raisin English muffin spread with one lite laughing cow, south western kidney bean salad topped with guacomole, lite sour cream and crushed organic blue corn chips and an orange. I need to remember to drink water as well.........
What you girls eating????? |
Bronwyn
| posted 8-May-2009 4:10pm
oh yeah....K10 I smile on here all the time , . instead of in pictures |
Connie
| posted 8-May-2009 4:30pm
Since my activity is so low, I'm avoiding the kitchen! Tonight I will be on my own, so I have no idea. I'm thinking it's been days since I had some cheesy rice cakes with salsa! Should I, shouldn't I? I'll think about it awhile. I don't have anything else prepared. |
K10
| posted 8-May-2009 5:26pm
My husband is going out to dinner with some friends of ours that are in town. They have a brand new baby and I don't want any chance of getting her sick so I am staying home. They are going to the Cheesecake Factory. I told him have fun finding something to eat. I definitely would struggle with not getting cheesecake. That is the one thing that I have had since being NFNS. That was when I went to the Italian restaurant and I didn't have any bread or pasta. That was actually the time we went out to eat and I felt like I was getting sick and I ended up with that horrible sinus infection. I am definitely not going tonight.
Bronwyn: That is why I want to see a smile. I think of you smiling.
I had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on Ezekiel bread for breakfast and 2 pork tacos on corn tortillas with some cheese (less than I normally would have put on)for lunch. A glass of OJ.
Stamp prices go up on Monday. I bought 100 Forever stamps. I figure I will keep them until I need to send out my Christmas cards. With how fast this year has already gone I figured it will feel like I need to start addressing them next week. |
K10
| posted 8-May-2009 5:27pm
Connie: I am going to buy some laughing cow cheese this weekend I think. I haven't had any for a while. |
Anonymous
| posted 8-May-2009 5:47pm
Where do you guys find the laughing cow cheese? I looked at publix where the cheese is and in the produce section where they have tofu. Maybe I just overlooked it. I had chicken breast cooked in a vinegar sauce, broccoli and cheese and I will probably have some 94% fat free popcorn for a snack. We eat by 5:00 so I usually eat a snack around 7:00 and I am in the bed at 9:30. We are riding bikes in the morning. The trail we are going on tomorrow will be about 20 miles round trip. We have a little yard work to do so I will get my exercise tomorrow. Hubby's parents are coming over Sunday and I am cooking pork tenderloin, mix vegetables in a cheese sauce, brown rice and onion and a cup of yogurt with chopped up apples and grapes for dessert. Happy Mother's Day everyone. Have a great weekend! |
Connie
| posted 8-May-2009 7:53pm
I buy my Laughing Cow at WM. If you can't find it, ask someone. I buy the light.
Dinner for me was a Fugi apple (they are so good!)and some rice cakes with laughing cow. (I'm imagining Hilda shaking her finger at me because there was not a veggie in sight!) I'll double up tomorrow. I just stood at the kitchen counter and ate while doing other things.
Tomorrow I am going to have to produce a meal. I'll think about that later. It's time to menu plan and grocery list/shop. Daughter came home today. I'll save the big list for her. That has always been one of the rules in our house...if we provide you with a car, you run the errands. That includes grocery shopping. My son did it until he was a senior. To this day he knows his way around a store and actually likes to shop. My daughter started when she got her license. It's so ingrained, they never argued about it.
I'm home alone again tonight. Jeez, I'm starting to get used to it! My daughter was digging through my closet looking for something to wear tomorrow. My clothes are too small. She found an a-line dress and with the help of some spanx, she got it on. It is way tight. She said she was starting my diet after tomorrow. I hope she does. It's sad for us to see ourselves large, devastating to see our children that way. Don't get me wrong...of course I love her unconditionally no matter what...but I want for her to feel good about herself and she was sad when going through my clothes. So I'm going to be educating her for awhile. Wish us luck! |
Hilda
| posted 8-May-2009 8:20pm
Connie- Do you eat raw veggies like cauliflower or broccoli with hummus? |
Connie
| posted 8-May-2009 8:46pm
I don't eat a lot of raw veggies. I much refer cooked, although I did wash up some celery the other day. When in season I eat tomatoes. I eat salad. But I found out I don't like raw cauliflower or broccoli. I can eat them cooked. I don't eat a lot of veggies in general. They are usually sides. I need to work on that. I do love summer time veggies. The rest of the year I'm pickier. And I like zucchini. And onions and garlic, cooked. Bell peppers. No carrots. That's probably much more info than you wanted! When I started NFNS I ate several veggies for the first time ever...and liked them. I need to get several things and have them washed and ready. |
Bronwyn
| posted 8-May-2009 8:49pm
Connie you need to add in a green smoothie I haven't made any dinner and I just had a handful of corn chips....okay no more of that. A handful of corn chips will not fill me but it still cost me calories.
Connie I am sorry for how your daughter probably felt tonight trying to find something to wear. I hope she will let you help her with a better eating plan.
Hilda my favorite with the hummus is red pepper strips. I actually think maybe that is what I will make right now. I cooked up a big batch of garbanzo's and froze them in 2 cup servings....so I am set to go. hmmmm...walnut or red pepper hummus. Oh yeah I have Ezekial wraps.....a hummus wrap with lots of veggies and just a little cheese.....woohoo!!!
Did I mention that during the busy week-end last week and with all the wedding stuff that I had put my Mum in respite. She just wasn't physically able to manage all of the events. She would not have remembered any of it for any length of time but it was still hard to put her in respite. I have missed so many things because of my care for my Mum and I felt I needed to be fully free to participate in everything related to this event. If I took her it would be very complicated. She went into respite last Wednesday and I picked her up on Tuesday. The break was very nice for me but I was so dismayed at the shape she came home in. She lost total use of her legs.....she didn't walk well before but with assistance I could get her around on short walks. Occasionally she would even get up and walk a little....sometimes even right out the front door and down the steps all by herself (now she wasn't suppose to do that but wandering is part of dementia). I was able to get her out of the house and take her on errands and doing some things. She has been in her chair or her bed since I picked her up and even with help I can hardly get her back and forth to the washroom (which is an ensuite right in her bedroom so not far). I am unable to assist her trips to the washroom alone. It is like her legs totally atrophed and in fact I think that is what happened. I am convinced she was never gotten up at all in her stay. I am so sad. My Mum had little quality to her life before but this has just changed that down dramatically. I have been hoping we could get her on her legs again but it isn't looking good. This changes things drastically for both of us. This little respite stay may make it impossible for me to take care of my Mum. |
Connie
| posted 8-May-2009 8:53pm
I am proud of myself for resisting the mexi cheese! I think that is now my chocolate. My daughter is going to have a hard time transitioning. She is used to eating fast food while living in the dorm and out and about. I really need to show her how tasty real food can be. And she has a huge sweet tooth. But she will drink the iced tea with truvia. I make it by the gallon so there's always some around. And she loves bread and pasta. But she has always been game to try, and almost always like, the foods I prepare. Well, except for the chocolate pork chops. The biggest culinary disaster of my life! So I'm hopeful she can feel good about this. |
Connie
| posted 8-May-2009 8:59pm
Oh Bronwyn, I'm so sorry. It is amazing how fast things turn. Do you think with time she can rally a bit? What are your options if she can't? I have a feeling we will be my husbands mothers caretaker. I don't know what to say. |
Connie
| posted 8-May-2009 9:12pm
I'm googling green smoothies. Interesting.... I think that would make good lunch with a side of rice cake and laughing cow. From what I've read so far, they may or may not, have fruit in them. What a great way to get some fruit too. |
Connie
| posted 8-May-2009 9:35pm
So many different recipes. I have a lot to learn. |
Hilda
| posted 8-May-2009 9:38pm
Get her into physical therapy asap, Bronwyn. |
Connie
| posted 8-May-2009 9:45pm
My brain is full of GS recipes! Time for me to read and unwind. Night to all. |
Bronwyn
| posted 8-May-2009 9:51pm
Hilda that is a good idea I will have to see if I can find someone who comes to your home.
Connie I just made the red pepper hummus put it in sprouted wrap filled red pepper, tomato, avocado and a little cheese. Oh strips of cucumber as good as well. I am considering having a small smoothie as well. I could eat this way all of the time. My kids like it and my Mum eats it but I would have to say my husband isn't into any of this at all. I wish he would try a little harder.
I'm bored tonight.....everyone one is busy and I am here with my Mum. |
Bronwyn
| posted 8-May-2009 9:52pm
Connie which sites are you looking at for the green smoothies.....there are some utubes you can watch. |
K10
| posted 8-May-2009 10:15pm
I had 2 chicken thighs from El Pollo Loco and some salt and vinegar chips. I know the chips aren't the best but they didn't have any trans fat or sugar.
My daughter has a friend over tonight, they are watching Lars and the Real Girl. It is a good movie. It has one scene that I have to skip through.
Bronwyn: So sorry about your mom.
Other kid needs the computer, good bye. |
K10
| posted 8-May-2009 11:12pm
Nine o'clock is going to be the time I don't eat after. I never go to bed before 11:00, so I think that is more realistic.
I eat dinner anywhere from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. so that is a better time. I will try and have it be either frozen or fresh fruit or protein. |
Hilda
| posted 8-May-2009 11:31pm
Unless we learn from the past, we are condemned to repeat the same mistakes. |
Hilda
| posted 8-May-2009 11:36pm
My mom was in the hospital last year for pneumonia, and when she came out they wanted to have her use a walker, but she had a week of physical therapy and completely recovered her ability to walk. She has not fallen yet. They came to the house. |
Hilda
| posted 8-May-2009 11:42pm
There were bad storms all around my area today. Most damage was one county north of me and over into Carbondale, Illinois. They are calling it an inland hurricane Category 2. Graduation was cancelled at SIU. Winds were over 100 mph.Lots of people without power. I was without power for 6 hours during the day at my mom's. I feel very blessed.Trees fell on homes and cars. Steeples off churches. Trailers blown over. Thousands without power and it will be a week or more until it is back on. |
Bronwyn
| posted 9-May-2009 5:26am
Hilda you get alot of bad storms in your area. I hope you are okay. That kind of storm sounds so scary.
I have a spasm in my leg and can't get to sleep.....so mad!!!
I am sure I will be on-line again tomorrow but Happy Mother's Day. I don't know why but I absolutely hate Mothers Day.....it seems like a mandatory think about your Mother day.......artifical and I hate it. I would totally like to by-pass the day. |
Connie
| posted 9-May-2009 6:07am
Hilda, your storm must have been horrible! We have had lots of thunder, lightening and rain lately. The winds have not been to bad. I'm up, and have been up for awhile, because little dog is freaking over the thunder and lightening. I gave her a benedryl. That helps, but she will not rest completely until the weather passes. She also likes to crawl on my head when she's that scared. So I'm going to see what's on tv. |
Connie
| posted 9-May-2009 9:31am
Uugh! I didn't get near enough sleep last night and what I did get was broken up. My to do list is going to be very small today. Once again the world is a puddle outside my front door.
141.4 this morning. I had a banana and some rice cakes with cheese around midnight. And before I went to bed, I finished off the shrimp. I am getting enough calories. It obviously matters where those calories are coming from. I haven't had a potato in awhile. The mexi cheese was not good for weight loss, but the light laughing cow seems to be ok. There was real butter on my shrimp. I use generous helpings of half and half every day and I'm eating fruit. Not much cereal or milk though. Grilled chicken and either peas or green beans (frozen) are my usual sides. Also, I had some grilled hamburger patties this week. Since I'm able to eat real fruit I'm staying away from juice.
My mother in law suggested I not lose any more weight. I told her I wasn't really trying to, just eating healthy and seeing where it takes me. And I am happy in my size 10's. Then the other day my neighbor across the street became angryish with me when I told her I had given up mexi cheese and lost a pound. She said I was going to get sick. I told her before I started gaining weight I wore a 7-8. That didn't matter to her. I didn't know what to say. I don't believe it is a jealousy thing with her, but she really does equate weight loss with illness. Maybe that's why she wont try and lose. Hmmm.
I'm really excited about the green smoothies. But the recipes vary so greatly. Bronwyn, will you post yours again? Thanks. The thing I like most about mothers day is not having to cook or clean at all. License to watch others do it! My son is cooking tenderloin lascola for dinner. My favorite! We will have it with rice pasta. I'll no doubt gain a couple of lbs before its all said and done. My daughter is going to prepare a NFNS dessert. I'm really looking forward to it. |
K10
| posted 9-May-2009 12:05pm
My cough is getting worse. It hurts when I cough. I think I got my kid's cooties. |
Connie
| posted 9-May-2009 12:42pm
K10, sorry about your throat. Warm tea, cough drops (sugar free of course!) |
Bronwyn
| posted 9-May-2009 1:36pm
Connie I put different things in them but a good combination is 1 banana, 1 pear and some pineapple....all raw and fresh. I blend those in my vitamix and then add 3 heaping handfuls of spinach and some frozen fruit and blend again. Depending on your blender you may need to add some fluid, like water not juice. Mine are thick and a vibrant green. The best is apparently to drink it slowly and "chew" it (that is one utube guys opinion,,,,,he said to never chug it....I don't know). I make that and drink on it for hours (keeping it in the fridge) and often don't eat until 2 or 3 in the afternoon. Sometimes I throw a handful of almonds (blanched) in it for protein. I have never cared for protein powders but I guess that would work. Of course there are lots of good health things to add like flax seed meal and so forth.....I haven't done that. There is even a raw chocolate green smoothie on a U-Tube.
Connie I don't know why people say those kind of things when you are taking care of yourself and losing weight. Is it jealousy....even an unacknowledged jealousy on their part (like they don't mean to be jealous, they just can't help themselves). I do know though that it is very common for people to start to say things like that. It can often also hurt the dieters commitment. I think that there is an epidemic of obesity not anorexia.....but anorexia is a serious thing. That being said I don't think that many people are predisposed to being anorexic. I have always wished I could have just a little anorexia
Sorry about the sick thing K10....this is round 2 for you in a short period of time. Get out that blender and make yourself a green smoothie.....don't worry about the colour it is gorgeous and you feel healthy just looking at it |
Bronwyn
| posted 9-May-2009 1:41pm
I was just thinking that we don't hear from Kathleen, 2 girl or Triplet Mum anymore. I hope triplet Mum doesn't still feel bad about my comments, they were in no way negative towards her but just an expression of how much more difficult it is to transform older children into NFNS. For me the reality is also how difficult it is to transform a husband into wanting to eat NFNS and in particular less mashed potatoes"-) I would love to see her website....and try out the banana bread.
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Bronwyn
| posted 9-May-2009 2:40pm
Connie....green smoothie today 1 mango, 1 pear, 1 banana, 3 very large handfuls of spinach and a handful of frozen grapes....fabulous. Mangoes are so cheap right now.....bought a case for $5.99. I am sharing this with my Mum. |
bronwyn
| posted 9-May-2009 5:36pm
30 minutes on my stationary bike
green smoothie, hummus wrap and a handful of walnuts |
Connie
| posted 9-May-2009 8:06pm
I thought I posted a minute ago. Let me see if this takes. |
Connie
| posted 9-May-2009 8:11pm
I've been gone all day. I went by the health food store and got some coconut water (?). There were some GS recipes that called for it. I has no added ingredients, so I grabbed it. I also bought some red leaf lettuce and red kale. Tomorrow I may try a smoothie. For fruit I have an apple and tangerines on hand. Bronwyn, do you have a book about smoothies? Do you think I should get one? I'm not a mango fan, but berries would be great. I was very amazed at all the health claims from drinking smoothies. I think there really is a lot to learn. And I could be getting lot's of vegetables! I wonder how many calories are in your smoothie. |
Angie
| posted 9-May-2009 8:32pm
Bronwyn I am so proud of you! Keep up the good work. I make my husband a smoothie every day when he comes home from work. He loves it. I need to start drinking them again too. I had a good cheeseburger for supper with veggie cheese on half an Ezekial bun. I covered it in mushroom and onion. Yum but now I am stuffed and I can't get enough water. As the weather gets hotter the smoothies will be great. I kind of lose my appetite in the heat and just want something cold. I put a little yogurt, red grapes. banana, spinach and 4 or 5 pieces of ice in my smoothies. Sometimes I will put watermelon in it which is my husbands' favorite. Again I want to wish everyone a Happy Mother's Day! |
Bronwyn
| posted 10-May-2009 12:16am
Connie this mornings green smoothie was 464 calories. I gave my Mum part of the smoothie so I don't know what my actual calorie count came out to. The coconut water is suppose to be good for us but I only bought it once because it was $3.99 for about 12 oz. I found it had very little taste.....what do you think?
Angie do you put alot of spinach in your drinks? |
Bronwyn
| posted 10-May-2009 1:04am
Connie....spinach has a milder taste and is easier to start with. The first one I made out of Kale was a little bitter....I could drink it but my kids didn't like it. Kale and Collard green are suppose to be very good for us though so I want to start putting some of those in but with spinach as the base. I read that a good ratio to head for is 60% greens and 40% fruit. I have always put a banana in and I think the banana is important. |
Kim
| posted 10-May-2009 10:05am
Happy Mother's Day everyone!!! |
Connie
| posted 10-May-2009 10:46am
Morning. Last night we ended up ordering take out (mexican) because there wasn't a dinner plan by the time I got home. So, I ordered the refried beans only to make my own nachos. Their chips have flout I think. Everyone else had huge servings of wonderful smelling quesadillas. Shrimp and chicken I think, with all the toppings. Anyway, I used my mexi cheese and had a huge plate. 144 this morning! Ha! Today will be another big meal. I told my daughter this was her last day of F&S. She is really pumped. She wants to have GS's with me. She asked a lot of questions about NFNS and I think she is going to give it a real shot.
Bronwyn I paid $1.79 for 11 ounces of coconut water. I was at whole foods. I am concerned with how much fruit is in the smoothies. I suppose when you consider it is a meal replacement, that should make it ok. And if I made one and had that as my lunch and afternoon snack, that would be ok too. I don't eat an afternoon snack often, but I can't imagine drinking the GS all at once. I don't even know what I'm talking about yet! I may get a book. I love reading healthy info. It always makes me stronger. I need to watch the calories though. My daughter said she wants to have a banana everyday. I do too!
We are going to go back to whole foods today. I love their produce dept. Happy Mother's Day ladies! |
Connie
| posted 10-May-2009 11:18am
After my post I saw the one from Kim. I thought, Kim? I went to the other site and found a Kimberly and I'm thinking it may the same one. I went a little ways back on this blog and I couldn't find an entry from Kim or Kimberly. So it has been a while since her post (?). Then I checked out all the names on the other site and tried to match them up to this site and in several spots I am confused. So first let me apologize for being ignorant about "who's who" all this time. I would like to ask a favor from every one...if you are posting on this site and on the other site, please let me know. I think some people are using different names. And if you can get a picture on there that would be great. What a difference a picture makes in my ability to identify someone! |
K10
| posted 10-May-2009 12:03pm
I agree Connie. The pictures have really helped me too.
My family drove out to see the house yesterday. I hate this abbreviation but I am going to use it. OMG!!!! The neiborhood is so nice and I love the house. The area is beautiful. I can't wait to see inside and I hope we can move there.
I need to go eat my breakfast. I will talk more later maybe.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY EVERYONE.
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K10
| posted 10-May-2009 1:05pm
I spelled neighborhood wrong OOOPS!!!!!!!!! |
Connie
| posted 10-May-2009 3:13pm
Back from the health food store. Dropped $100. lickety split! Lot's of organic fresh fruit. We have decided to start our GS's on Tuesday. I found the coconut butter and the grain sweetened chocolate. Thank you Bronwyn for the tips. My daughter will be making the cookies for me.
K10, the house and neighborhood sound wonderful! |
K10
| posted 10-May-2009 3:37pm
California has so many different aspects to it. One direction is the beach, the opposite direction is the mountains. Where we were yesterday, you go up to about 3500 feet above sea level and the drive was initially highway. When you first get off the freeway it is kind of old looking. Small houses that leave something to be desired, then some older homes that are quite cute with some property to them. As you keep going you are in the hills with trees and some people have horses. The neighborhood itself has homes that are 9 years old and on 1/2 acre properties or more. You are still next to each other but you have walled in backyards and space on each side of the houses. Many of the new homes in California are built right on top of each other with tiny backyards, so this is a nice change. Some of the homes are very large. I think 5-6 bedrooms.
We drove by the highschool so my oldest could see where she might be going. When we left our house she kept telling us she wasn't going to like it and when we got off of the freeway she was singing the song "In the Ghetto" in her Elvis voice. When we saw the neighborhood, she was disappointed that she really liked it. She called her friend and said I hate that I like it.
I guess the prayer now will be that my husband will be able to primarily be able to work our of the location closest to the new home and not have to go to the LA store very often. Also include that we will like the inside of the house, I don't see how we won't like it. I hope this is in God's plan and that the girls will adjust easily.
Have a great Mother's Day everyone. |
Angie
| posted 10-May-2009 3:46pm
Bronwyn I do use a lot of spinach and I don't think a smoothie is any good without a banana. It just gives it that sweet creamy taste. K10 I sure hope everything turns out the way you want and it will be a great move for you all. I know you are excited. My In-laws are here so I will talk to you all later. Have a great day. |
Connie
| posted 10-May-2009 5:16pm
The cookies are hugely better with the coconut butter. And the chocolate is divine! I'm crazy about the cookies, as is daughter. She would take a bite and say "I can't believe these don't have any sugar in them." I think I'm creating a convert! I doubt if son and husband will be as kind...they like their sugar. And I know I have to be mindful of calories, but what a treat.
I ran my errands and now I'm home propped up in bed in my pj's with my laptop and my book. That's my idea of a good Mother's Day! |
K10
| posted 10-May-2009 5:30pm
Grain sweetened chocolate doesn't have sugar????? |
Connie
| posted 10-May-2009 6:05pm
No sugar listed. It does list corn and something else. I'll look at the bag when I get up for dinner. Decadent...that's what laying in bed during the day is! It is the firmest surface for me to be on, great for my back. A few more days and I will feel as good as new...hopefully. |
Bronwyn
| posted 10-May-2009 8:11pm
Whoa Nellie.....what an old fashioned weird saying, eh!!! Listen I have no idea whether we can have the sunspire chips or not but I think they are a decent cookie to make for our families. Definitely in maintenance they would be great.....don't know about now for weight loss. I just like that this cookie is so close to no sugar and definitely no flour.....and yummy, plus no artificial ingredients. Can you ever drop a bundle in no time in a health food store, eh!!! I feel virtuous, healthy and really poor when I shop there. If we don't have a problem with them.....like can eat one or two they may a good thing to take to parties or whatever. Connie what brand was your coconut butter.,,,,mine is Artisana and it is so yummy but so expensive?
Dinner is cooking.....having Mexican Pot Roast with a Chili Powder Rub, guacamole, blue corn chips, chopped lettuce and tomatoes and spicy pinto beans. |
Bronwyn
| posted 10-May-2009 8:23pm
Here are the ingredients for Sunspire’s grain sweetened chocolate chips: Whole grain malted barley and corn, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter, soy lecithin (a non-GMO emulsifier), and pure natural vanilla. Short. Naturally sweet. And they taste like regular chocolate chips – maybe a little more cocoa-y. I like it!
I got this off a blog where a woman was talking about searching for healthy chocolate. |
Debbie M.
| posted 10-May-2009 8:25pm
I'm home from camping. You are not going to believe it but I stayed NFNS!!!!!!!
Bronwyn you amd I are both doing it! I can't wait to weigh tomorrow morning.
I found out what made me sick. I think it was the hummus. I ate more of it and got sick again. I won't be buying that again for a while.
There were a lot of things that I resisted over the week end. It wasn't really that hard. I have some processed meats which had too much fat but I did stay NFNS.
I'm very tired from being so active but its a good tired.
Gonna go, I'll check in tomorrow.
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Connie
| posted 10-May-2009 8:35pm
I am not going to weigh in for at least 3 days! I can't stop eating the cookies, even though they are really filling, something you don't find with cookies as a rule since most people can finish off a ton of them at one sitting. I bought the Artisana coconut butter also. My daughter used the whole bag of chocolate and threw the bag away so I can't tell you anything about it.
Dinner was wonderful, my favorite meal. Grilled ribeyes sliced thin. Rice fettuccini noodles. Alfredo sauce with gorgonzola. Sauteed mushrooms. Everything goes into the same pile on your plate and it is pure eating bliss. And totally bad for your arteries and about a zillion calories. We don't have it very often. Everyone else had garlic toast as well. Also, shrimp grilled in foil with garlic and butter. Then wrapped in prosciutto with fresh mozzerella. Yum. If son had added a slice of Asian pear with it, it would have been perfect. When he called me to dinner I looked around and didn't see a veggie. He forgot to prepare one. I laughed, how like me! I'll be eating tons of veggies soon enough and I didn't want to hold up his dinner. Now you know why I will not be weighing for awhile. I ate my fill and then some.
I'm really hoping I stay out of the cookies tonight. I'm going to put them in the frig in the garage. That should do it. This staying on my firm mattress is really helping. I swear, I'm turning into my mom!
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Connie
| posted 10-May-2009 8:40pm
Debbie, I am so proud and happy for you! Can you fill my arms wrapped around you? I'm patting you on the back! Atta girl Debbie. NFNS is the way it is, there is no other way to eat anymore. I ate a ton today and it was all NFNS too. Keep it up, day after day after day and watch those pounds come off. They may come off stubbornly, BUT THEY ARE OUT OF HERE!!!!!
Don't let yourself be hungry. Eat when you need to, just stay NFNS. Life is good! |
K10
| posted 11-May-2009 12:39am
I went to a bridal shower yesterday and I didn't have any cake or cookies and I pulled the crust off of the quiche.
Today I decided I wanted a green apple with caramel and peanuts on it and I had it. It didn't trigger me to have any other sweets, but this is the first time since the cheesecake in March that I have had something so sweet. Well I guess I did have the yogurt when I was sick and was on antibiotics. I stayed away from the biscuits and I am happy about that.
I am so happy for those of you staying NFNS. I will be weighing in on Tuesday night and I have no idea if I have gained or not. I did fit into a pair of pants yesterday that I wasn't able to zip up before. They were too tight so I didn't wear them.
Have a good night, I just took some Nyquil. I hope I can sleep tonight. |
Bronwyn
| posted 11-May-2009 1:33am
What a crew we are......doing so well, eh! My youngest son made me a pound cake and topped it with ice cream and strawberries. He needs some positive reinforcement for putting in effort to do something special for Mother's Day......he even cleaned all of the mess up. I thanked him so much for the cake and said I was going to go and eat mine with Grandma in her room. He totally thinks I ate it and he was pleased that he did a good job. However in Grandma's room I opened the trash can and deposited my cake and ice cream eating only the berries. Oh my word......my son feels good and I had one of those power surge moments.......cake and fork in my hand but none in my mouth.....WOOHOO!!!! Just prior to this event I had read Debbie's NFNS camping story.
K10......I am so glad you could have the apple and then just let it go...................
Connie were the cookies a trigger for you???? |
Debbie M.
| posted 11-May-2009 7:43am
BRONWYN, BRONWYN!!!!!! YIPPY. The heady is power is amoung us. I am so proud of us! All of us. Posting success story is so important to me. Reading them helps transfer the power to me. I'm glad I posted when I did. Maybe my story helped you.
When are you going to weigh Bronwyn. Is it going to be few and far in between? Everyone seems to have their own style. We all need to do what is comfortable for them.
I weighed this morning and was delighted. |
Debbie M.
| posted 11-May-2009 7:44am
K10, way to go!~
Howdy Angie. |
Debbie M.
| posted 11-May-2009 7:47am
By the way. Did I tell you I stopped using atrificial sweetner about 2 weeks ago? I have forced myself to drink my coffee with only milk. I'm already used to it. I havent been buying pop either. (soda) I think it is making a difference in my appitite. |
Connie
| posted 11-May-2009 9:36am
Morning all you weight loss warriors! It is so wonderful to read the different ways everyone is overcoming obstacles to keep NFNS. Bronwyn, my son was the chef yesterday and I praised him for everything. Luckily, no one prepared anything with F or S in it. Dumping the cake...good move! How is your mom? Is we able to walk again?
Debbie, it's great you gave up the pop. It is one of the most wonderful things you can do for children also. Your doing so many smart things. All you need is time committed to this and you will be a new person!
K10, everyday is a chance to be victorious. If your eating a lot better than you used to, then that is something to be very happy about. It sounds like you were craving...? If that is happening less and less for you, then you will see results. Good job at the shower. Being able to wear old clothes is a sure sign of success. Keep up the good work.
I'm taking mother in law to doc today. She called to tell me we have to go to lunch afterward. I would rather not, but I'll get a salad or something I guess. I did get into the cookies last night, but not too bad! I love them. I do! I think we have enough food left over from last night for dinner tonight. I sure hope so.
I'll check in later. |
