Bronwyn
| posted 28-Aug-2009 7:17pm
Connie you have so much going on right now. I think sometimes our kids just simply don't understand that we are in need of being cared about and respected too. I have thought lately that I wish I had thought more about my own future instead of making my whole life about my kids and their future.....I kind of let things get out of perspective. I think sometimes people let things get out of perspective the other way as well.....that it is all about them and they forget they have other people who need their time and attention as well. Being a woman or being a mother seem quite complicated to just get things right. I have some friends that I think have got it better than me.....they were great Mum's but they also took care of themselves and stayed involved in more things for their future happiness as well. Do you feel a little empty right now....some times I feel a little lost and empty and worry about what I will have as a passion for life in my future.....30-40 years.
K10 I like to have friends over that I don't feel stressed if everything isn't perfect. I have one that no matter how hard I try to have things nice or make nice things to eat or whatever....she always finds or notices the missing thing that isn't perfect (ie) the cobweb on the 10 ft. ceiling corner you missed......and then she points it out, "Gee nice cobweb,eh". She seems confused that I seldom want to get together.....geesh
Hey Connie how in the world did the ticket go from 90---to 140.....?????? |
Bronwyn
| posted 28-Aug-2009 7:22pm
Karina why do you think you gained 15 lbs. since March? Have you been under extra stress or anything. I keep the Ezekial in the freezer as well and prefer it toasted. |
Karina
| posted 28-Aug-2009 7:33pm
Bronwyn - i meant to mention, I recently ordered a book on Amazon and author had your first name, which I've never heard of - it's lovely name. Anyway, the book is called "The Food is a Lie: The Truth is Within" by Bronywn Marmo. Hey, that's not you is it? lol ;)
When I started skipping periods in January my whacky hormones started doing some strange stuff to me - I felt like I had PMS almost every day, my moods changed drastically, no matter that I was doing well with Weight Watchers, suddenly I not only stopped losing but started gaining - having changed nothing. I've only had 2 periods this year, so I know I am not in menopause, but the time before that. It just has been very stressful and very uncomfortable...and just a reminder I am getting "older", lol. |
K10
| posted 28-Aug-2009 9:48pm
Well I just had to take the computer and cell phone away from Oldest. I wanted her to do her chores to get the bathroom, especially, clean for our company and she just argued and argued. She went from no phone tonight to no phone or computer through Sunday night. She then acts like she doesn't remember getting to that point. Sometimes I think she really doesn't remember because she is being so loony. I didn't take the TV away too because I wanted some peace this weekend.
I will tell you why I think she did this later. Remind me if I don't on Sunday.
Connie: How did the ticket go up so much?
I liked the bread straight from the store today. I am going to keep it in the fridge and I will let you know how it goes.
Until later.... |
Connie
| posted 28-Aug-2009 10:41pm
Peace and quiet around here at last. My friend went out for the evening and I'm babysitting. Not the best night to be babysitting, but it wont kill me. One year old's are BUSY! That could be why we were all so shapely when our kids were little! Lot's of up and down and chasing. I do know I can't be her babysitter, even part time, when she get's a job. My MIL is going to require a lot more of my help in the future. So, eventually things will settle down and I'll feel grounded again. I guess I'm just not a "go with the flow' gal.
We ended up paying the ticket plus court costs. The Judge was one big meanie. I do think it should have had a warning on the ticket that appearing could result in more fines. What a racket.
I keep my bread in the freezer until it's more than half gone, then I end up throwing it in the fridge.
Surely do to my age, I am very anti tattoo. I know several women that have them and regret them. I really wanted my daughter to have some time and maturity under her belt before she chose another one. Criminy! She says it's the care bear heart. Think big and round and bright! I'm trying to relax about it.
Tomorrow is a new day and I am ready! I already have dinner food bought, a huge plus. Plans are made...lot's of tlc for me! Just general getting caught up...finishing touches really, on the housework, etc. Hair do and make up will be involved. That always is a pick me up. I'm feeling the need to get pumped up about NFNS again. Not that I ever drifted far, but my focus has been all over the place lately and I do so much better when I have the time and energy to do it. Don't we all? I'm already feeling a sense of relief. No matter what is going on in our lives, eating right makes us feel the best we can. |
Debbie M.,
| posted 29-Aug-2009 12:10pm
Connie, I would feel the same way about the respect regarding the tatoo.
K10 see the other site. I sent you a message.
Bronwyn, Your cobweb finding friend dosn't sound like a friend at all.
What is it with all of us being so luke warm about NFNS. I think its the season. We will all get back on track and be HOT about it. Soon I hope.
I will be so sad to go out one last time in our camper. We have plans to Labor Day weekend. Knowing its going bye bye will be hard. |
K10
| posted 29-Aug-2009 1:26pm
I always do better losing weight during the school year and especially when it is cooler. |
Connie
| posted 29-Aug-2009 2:13pm
I've gone to "plan B" today. No hair and make up. I got to bed very late and slept horribly. Then I got up last night and nibbled on no no's. But today, I'm going NFNS strong. I ran to the bank and other errands and light housework. Now I think I'll rest until dinner. Daughter is hanging out with her father today. I think we have decided we are going to play "good cop, bad cop" with her. Guess which one I am? I do relish the role.
The weather this morning was really lovely. 75 when I was out and about. And there was something in the air...a scent maybe. It felt like the very beginnings of fall. Wonderful. I'll be getting my bike out soon. I sure can use the exercise! |
Bronwyn
| posted 29-Aug-2009 2:29pm
K10 I wonder if your Ezekial is fresher. My package says the bakery is in Corona (I think it was), California. Mostly I find the bread in the freezer at the store and then bring it home and put it in the freezer.
Connie I slept horribly as well....actually that is several nights in a row. It is so hard to feel motivated when you sleep poorly......my intentions are good but the follow through is not.
Debbie....I don't get it either because it doesn't make sense but, for some reason I find summer harder to be on track with eating. I often put on a few lbs. in the summer......I think it should be the opposite......or is this my prep for hibernation  |
Debbie M.,
| posted 29-Aug-2009 3:13pm
I slept 12 hours last night. That was after sleeping all morning and having a nap in the afternoon. I feel terrific today. |
Connie
| posted 29-Aug-2009 4:51pm
Jeez Debbie...rub it in why don't ya! I wish I had slept half that much. Enjoy your feeling good. Maybe tonight I can get a very early start.
I just printed off some new recipes from everyday health network.com. They look good and I'm ready for some new dinners. I'll let you all know how they turn out. |
K10
| posted 29-Aug-2009 7:44pm
Bronwyn: Corona is about an hour from me. Trader Joe's keeps the bread on the bread aisle, but alot of the health food stores keep it in the freezer. Stater Bros. keeps on the bread aisle too, but Ezekiel 4:9 is harder to find there.
Connie: Sorry about not sleeping well.
My friend spent the night last night with her 4 kids. We had a nice time. This is the one I loaned the money to. She is divorced and has connected with this guy that one of her students from last year mom's suggested. This is the second "relationship" she has been involved in since November, she has also gone on dates from single websites. He lives out of state and she went and met him face to face a few weeks ago. She said, oh didn't I tell you that? She knows that I don't think she should be involved right now so I think leaves things out. They have been texting and emailing. She also let me know he is on probation and it is because of drugs. She is a recovering alcoholic and he is in narcotics anoymous. He has 5 kids that he doesn't see on a regular basis because his ex won't let him see them. Can you say huge RED FLAG?!?!?!?!? I am rather blunt and asked if they have done it? She kind of hemmed and hawed (sp?) and said kind of. What does that mean? Supposedly, he has had a vasectomy and they used a condom, of course that came out later, so I think the kind of was a yes. I just told her to be careful. What else can I say? She has lost a lot of weight in the last couple of years (lapband), runs and has been bleaching her hair. UUGGHHH.
I just needed to vent about this. She is working her program (AA) and is blind to certain things. I have known her since 1st grade. I probably have told you about her before.
Talk to you all later. |
K10
| posted 29-Aug-2009 7:46pm
What is the address for the other blog? It is on my other computer. |
Connie
| posted 29-Aug-2009 8:14pm
K10, trying to post the other site always gets us kicked off. Go to April 29th and find the link. Your friend is very likely in serious trouble. I would urge her to go slow, slow, slow. That's about all you can do if she isn't receptive to advice. Good luck.
I'm still going strong with plan B. We are picking up mexican food for dinner. I ordered rice and beans. Go me! Hope everyone is well. |
K10
| posted 30-Aug-2009 1:37am
Thanks Connie.
My kids and I were walking into the grocery store this evening and we heard Whining from a car. It was a dog. We ran into the store and got the milk we went for and while I was standing in line I wrote a note to put on the car saying what a jerk the person was for leaving their dog in the car when it was 99 degrees and only the two back windows were left down just about an inch. I then went back inside the store and asked what they could do and they said to write down the license plate number and they would make an announcement. The dog in this car was a blonde miniature dachshund puppy. My heart was breaking and I had such an adrenaline rush I was shaking. The poor little thing was panting and crying. A lady came walking up and she heard the dog and said that she had called the cops before for this and so I called 911. They took the info and said they would send someone. I also saw a security guard outside the store and told him about it. How could someone do such a thing? I keep praying that the puppy is safe and those creeps are being punished and that God will take this image from my head. I left before I could find out what happened, plus I was concerned I would get myself into trouble.
I am glad my girls saw me take action to protect this little puppy. I remember my mom would write notes on peoples cars when she witnessed this happening.
Sorry if this upsets you, but I just wanted you to know that 911 took the call seriously and they said they would send someone out.
Good night |
K10
| posted 30-Aug-2009 1:55am
Bronwyn: I saw your info on the other site and looked it up. I look at it more closely this week. Thanks so much. |
Connie
| posted 30-Aug-2009 10:35am
Good morning. It is absolutely lovely out. Ever so slightly cool and a glorious breeze. The chimes are singing. I love my wrap around front porch. It is going to warm up today, but for now I'm enjoying the outdoors.
I too have intervened on dogs and kids left in cars. You gotta do what ya gotta do!
Daughter left for school this morning. She came in tell me goodbye and that she loved me. I was asleep, don't know what I said. I did manage to get some sleep last night because I slept in late. That's the only way I can any sleep. All of my life I have been an early to bed/early to rise person. Now, I have to seep till 9 to feel decent. My mom said "you have to sleep sometime." She is so right. I used to look down on people who slept late. Shame on me. Anyway, I did hem her new jeans for her yesterday which I did not want to do, but there was no other way for her to get it done. She is sticking to her guns about this tattoo. Eventually all will settle down. For now I'll enjoy the peace and quiet. She is safely tucked away in her dorm with all she needs. I did take her cell phone away. My neighbor is on her way over so I'll check in later. |
Debbie M.,
| posted 30-Aug-2009 11:48am
Its cool here too. Sunny and joyous! Went to church this morning without the kids. They have colds. I hope I don't get it! |
Lou
| posted 30-Aug-2009 1:11pm
Hello, I am new here and was wondering where can I find recipes and items to buy in order to start this lifestyle change? |
Connie
| posted 30-Aug-2009 3:35pm
Hello Lou. Welcome to NFNS. It is a wonderful way to live and eat. As far as recipes go, it is easier to just eliminate flour and sugar from your eating plan. Read everything. Sugar is everywhere. Just found out I have company coming in like 5 min. Goota run, but I'll get back to you. And everyone else will help you out too. |
Bronwyn
| posted 30-Aug-2009 5:24pm
Welcome Lou. We are unable to post links to specific sites, whenever any of us try to do that we get kicked off the board for a day or two. We can cut and paste things. If you haven't read the book below is a summary of the NFNS program. If you google "No Flour No Sugar recipes" you will get some sites to check out. We occasionally add a recipe on this site that we have tried. There are lots of posts to look at but you can just skim through them looking for recipes that have previously been posted. I hope any of this helps.
Which Foods Can Be Eaten on the No Sugar & Flour Diet?
Dr. Peter Gott's No Sugar, No Flour Diet follows a simple principle: Eliminate from your diet all foods containing added sugar, and flour. Many of these foods are also high in fat, like donuts and pizza. By eliminating these foods you're eliminating not just the fat, but the empty calories that come from refined sugars and over-processed flour with little nutritional value. After eliminating those foods with sugar or flour in them, you are left with a plethora of nutritional, high-fiber, low-fat foods.
Misconceptions
1. The No Sugar, No Flour Diet does not advocate a low carbohydrate diet. In fact, the diet recommends eating a variety of carbohydrates from whole grain sources such as barley, brown rice, oats and other legumes. The focus is on eating fresh fruits and vegetables which will replace any missing fiber from flour-based products as well as supplementing additional sources of carbohydrates. What is missing are the over processed flours and sugars found in many multi-ingredient processed foods.
No Sugar
2. Dr. Gott, the creator of this diet, suggests removing all sources of sugar from your diet. That would be foods such as brown sugar, honey, syrups, molasses and regular white sugar. Foods with naturally occurring sugars like fruits and juices can be consumed, and even used as sweeteners in recipes. In addition, artificial sweeteners like Splenda can be used sparingly.
No Flour
3. Products containing any kind of flour including wheat flours, corn, rice or potato are not allowed. Instead the diet advocates consuming whole grains like wheat berries, whole corn, potatoes and other grains to add fiber and bulk to your meals. Other good choices for starchy filling foods are vegetables and salads. Root vegetables like sweet potatoes, kohlrabi, carrots and radishes are another great way to get added fiber with no flour.
Lean Protein
4. Eating a variety of lean proteins is also advised for those on this diet. Lean proteins can include skinless chicken or turkey, pork and lean cuts of beef, fish, nuts and seeds. Combination foods like sausage should be carefully examined as the ingredient label may contain hidden sugar or flour thickeners. Low-fat dairy is also a good protein option, but read labels as some dairy smoothies and yogurts contain added sugar. |
K10
| posted 30-Aug-2009 7:08pm
There is a fire near our house. Within 5-7 miles in the hills. I think we will be fine, but you never know with fire. There has been a huge water dropping plane flying around and some other smaller planes as well. My hubby is minimum 4 and a half hours away. He was at his mom's. Pray for us and the safety for him driving while knowing there is a fire near home. He also may have a difficult time getting up the hill. They are closing down roads to keep people from going up the hill.
There have been many fires in Southern California. We have had 100 degree heat which means the fire bugs come out and start lighting fires. Those people should be hanged. |
kathy
| posted 30-Aug-2009 9:01pm
Good luck to you K10. I am hearing about the fires on the news. Hope your husband gets home safely. 5 miles away is close for those terrible fires. |
Connie
| posted 30-Aug-2009 9:01pm
Stay alerted K10. I'm glad I don't have to deal with fire as part of a seasonal danger. Soon, the weather will be much nicer.
I jotted down the name of the shots they are advertising on the tv here for the local weight loss clinic. They are phentermine and lipotropic. It sounds like the old phen-phen days. But then those were banned so I'm not sure what is going on. Lot's of people talking about losing weight with them. I'll stick to smart eating.
Ok Lou, the first thing I would do is go out and get some Ezekiel bread. That seems to be an important item to have on hand while you transition into NFNS. Keep things simple. There are tons of recipes on line. |
K10
| posted 31-Aug-2009 3:00am
The fire has come over one ridge and there is another one that it would have to come over to get us super concerned. We did pack up pictures and important documents just in case. We met a couple of neighbors who said some people have left. My hubby is resting right now and I am fire watch. It is pretty eerie. I think we will keep our kids home tomorrow. I wonder how that will go over??? I will keep you posted as best as I can.
|
K10
| posted 31-Aug-2009 4:14am
Of course no one seems to be up tonight when I need to stay awake. It is 1:11 am here and the fire is growing east to west but I can't tell if it is coming over the ridge closest to us yet. |
Debbie M.,
| posted 31-Aug-2009 7:24am
K10, How ya doing there is CA? Give us a quick update. You are probably sleeping right now. I think I would keep my kids home in your situation too. God's blessings.......... |
Debbie M.,
| posted 31-Aug-2009 7:25am
BTW, Its 43 degrees this morning!!!! Its August for peety sakes. |
K10
| posted 31-Aug-2009 7:29am
Debbie: I just woke up to a house without power. It is back on now, but I realized I don't know where a flashlight is. I think the girls took one to camp and I never got it back. The fan going off is what woke me up. I kept hitting the button from the fan remote and I couldn't figure out why it wasn't going on. The fire isn't as close now, but I don't think I will be able to go to sleep again.
I wonder how many kids won't be going to school? Mine will probably be the only ones missing. |
K10
| posted 31-Aug-2009 7:29am
Debbie: I want your 43 degrees. |
Debbie M.,
| posted 31-Aug-2009 7:46am
I can't imagin 99 degrees. It think I've only experienced it once. But I can't remember when. |
K10
| posted 31-Aug-2009 9:22am
Fire is still going. I will look outside to see what is happening. |
K10
| posted 31-Aug-2009 9:46am
One report says it has burned 900 acres. |
Debbie M.,
| posted 31-Aug-2009 10:50am
I've been watching on TV. I wish God would send rain.
|
K10
| posted 31-Aug-2009 12:06pm
We are near the Oak Glen/Yucaipa fire. Are they talking about that? |
Debbie M.,
| posted 31-Aug-2009 12:34pm
Are you under evacuation? It seems to be very close.
|
K10
| posted 31-Aug-2009 1:09pm
We are not. The smoke is actually very white meaning that it is being put out. When there is black smoke it is really burning. We are probably 3 miles or so from the evacuation area. There are planes and helicopters flying and dumping water and fire retardant. I do see a little bit darker smoke right now, but not black. |
Connie
| posted 31-Aug-2009 2:50pm
Wow K10! There was an article on my home page this morning about the fire(s) in CA. I hope you don't have to evacuate. I imagine the skies around you are pretty noisy with all the fire fighting traffic up there. Keep us posted.
Running errands today. Everyone is gone but me. What a relief! I'm already eating better. And getting so much done. |
Bronwyn
| posted 31-Aug-2009 3:06pm
K10 I am watching the news about the fires and thinking about you. Hope things have slowed down and you are feeling safer.
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K10
| posted 31-Aug-2009 6:16pm
Things seem to be better, but it isn't over yet. I don't want to get too secure because you can never tell with fire. If the wind picks up things can change in an instant. There is a place up in Oak Glen called Riley's Farm where you can go apple picking and they do civil war re-enactments and other period events and so far they have been able to save it. There are many planes and helicopters and I am dreading when they can't fly anymore because it is dark. If things stay the way they are, my kids will go to school tomorrow, but that won't be decided yet. The part that concerns me is when I leave to drop them off and the pets are here, if the fire were to build up again. I am so grateful for your concern and please continue praying for the firefighters involved in all these fires. |
K10
| posted 31-Aug-2009 8:32pm
The fire nearest to us is doing better, but a new one has started west of us. Will it ever end? The other fire is so much worse than ours. That one is called the Station Fire. |
Connie
| posted 31-Aug-2009 8:41pm
K10,I hope things continue to improve for you and your neighbors. It was one of the leading news stories on tv tonight.
Today I talked with an old friend I haven't talked to in 10 years! It was so great. Her and her husband have returned to the area and we will be seeing them on Sunday. Husband is a minister and she is a nurse. I am really looking forward to it.
It's already getting dark here. I have been so busy today I haven't noticed the hours slipping by. I ate 100% NFNS. I made sure to buy some fresh fruit in case I get hungry again before bed. Hopefully I wont. Everyone have a nice night, your all in my prayers. |
Debbie M.,
| posted 31-Aug-2009 9:13pm
Heh, I was sitting here with no bra on talking to my daughter (she is 13 and bearly had little booby buds) and she called me droopy!!! :o( I know I'm not 25 anymore but gee, I don't look that bad!! I had 4 babies and I had working breast for goodness sake. 4 and a half years of nursing. Hello?????? Gravity is NOT our friend ladies!! And at a DD how much could anyone defy gravity? AND she was the child that did not want to give up nursing. heh so there!!
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Connie
| posted 31-Aug-2009 9:23pm
I have accepted drooping. |
K10
| posted 31-Aug-2009 10:31pm
The new fire is closer than the other and we are in the smoke and ash path. We were outside on a hill looking at it with the neighbors and now my hair smells like smoke. We have stuff ready to be loaded into my husbands truck.
I have saggy ones too. They never looked good, not even when I was a B. I wouldn't ever get them lifted, I know I would end up dying on the table or something and then I would be one of those people who died getting plastic surgery. I told my husband that if I ever got breast cancer like my mom that I would lop them both off and be done with it. He wasn't too happy to hear that. I think it would be funny to walk around with no top on and have people wonder about my sanity. :) |
kathy
| posted 31-Aug-2009 10:31pm
Debbie M., where is your 43 degrees?
I have a college friend and roommate visiting me, who I hadn't talked to in 38 Years! She was my best friend at college. Her daughter is starting college close to my house. What a life circle! |
Debbie M.,
| posted 31-Aug-2009 10:35pm
My 43 degrees this morning was in Northern Indiana. Right near The University of Notre Dame. It got to about 70 this afternoon but it was every bit of 43 this A.M. Crazy, eh? |
Debbie M.,
| posted 31-Aug-2009 10:47pm
Kathy, What college is the friends daughter going to? How fun! |
Anonymous
| posted 1-Sep-2009 2:37am
Oh I see....I was thinking 43 Celsius which is very hot, so I wasn't realizing that you were talking about it being cold. We have been having really warm weather for the last couple of weeks......finally summer weather. I hope it stretches out longer and then moves into a gorgeous Indian Summer.
Man K10 that sounds so tense with the fires. I hope you are all okay. I will remember your family in my prayers.
Connie how fun to reconnect with an old friend.....especially one you are excited about seeing again.
Gee maybe we should rename our selves "the droopy NFNS girls". |
Bronwyn
| posted 1-Sep-2009 2:44am
that was me......... |
Debbie M.,
| posted 1-Sep-2009 7:59am
Sinch up those straps girls!
K10 talk to us! Is everything ok in your household? |
Connie
| posted 1-Sep-2009 10:03am
Morning. I just wanted to catch up on the posts and see if K10 was still at home. Lot's of talk about the fires in the media this morning. I hope she checks in soon.
63 outside right now. I opened some windows. I need to pay bills this morning and then I think I'm babysitting for a little bit. My plan is to not leave the house except to buy some Ezek bread. Great day all. BTW, I tried one of my new recipes last night. I need to improve a few things. I'll post the recipe if it comes out better. |
Bronwyn
| posted 1-Sep-2009 10:40am
K10.....how things in your area. The fires are all the talk on the news........ |
Debbie M.,
| posted 1-Sep-2009 12:07pm
Oh my, I think she may have had to evacuate. K10 I'm worried. |
Connie
| posted 1-Sep-2009 3:33pm
Debbie, I think your right. Bless her heart! She is really having a hard time, I wish we could help her somehow. Pray ladies. |
K10
| posted 1-Sep-2009 6:13pm
Hi ladies. We left our home last night. We weren't ordered to but we thought it was best. My husband is at work and he may try to go home to see what is happening. We weren't part of the mandatory evacuation. It is very difficult, because we keep getting conflicting reports. The girls' school was closed today, but it doesn't say anything about tomorrow.
We are staying at my folks about an hour from my house. The cats are adjusting really well and our dog loves visiting here, so all is good.
Thank you so much for your concern and your prayers they are really appreciated.
I will post when I can. Thanks again to you all. |
Connie
| posted 1-Sep-2009 6:49pm
What a relief hearing form K10! Hopefully the fires will be under control soon. |
K10
| posted 2-Sep-2009 12:16am
I am home. My husband said there wasn't much smoke when he got home. We can't see any flames and the sky is pretty clear. I wasn't NFNS today, I did eat less than I would have a year ago. It is nice to be home. I hope we are on the way to being done. It was cooler today and the temps are going to be decreasing some each day. They were able to save the apple orchards in Oak Glen. Awesome job firefighters.
Thank you so much for your prayers they have been heard and answered.
The kids will be back at school tomorrow.
Talk to you tomorrow. |
Debbie M.,
| posted 2-Sep-2009 7:42am
What a relief K10. Crazy the things life hands you sometimes. |
Debbie M.,
| posted 2-Sep-2009 8:29am
A man in our area was pulled into a wood chipper while feeding it branches. EWWWWWW |
Anonymous
| posted 2-Sep-2009 10:21am
oh my gosh.. go away for a week and all hell breaks loose. K10 reading your comments was like reading a cliff hanger novel - I skipped everyone's comments to get to your ending. Glad it was a happy ending. Missed everyone. I had to go out of town for work - and my house is upside down - pulling up hardwoods. I actually pulled one board up to hard and got 4 stitches one inch to the side of my eye. Not pretty.
I have signed up for a mini triathalon - 2 mile run, 250 yard swim and 9 mile bike. I have no idea what I am doing and have 4 weeks to prepare. A "friend" talked me into it. One more thing I'd like to do before 40.
Welcome Karina and Lou. I am pretty new to this too. The others have been wonderfully supportive. Good luck.
Was NFNS for 3 weeks - then had two pieces of pizza. I let myself. I got over it quickly and jumped back on next meal. I am down still. Still working hard.
cereal suggestions? I got that uncle sams stuff thought it was aweful. |
Sherri
| posted 2-Sep-2009 10:24am
That was me. |
Debbie M.,
| posted 2-Sep-2009 11:31am
I just eat the plain red puffed wheat in a bag from Wal-Mart. Its only $1.00. It looks like the old sugar smacks but with no sugar.
Good luck with you marathon. Good golly! |
Debbie M.,
| posted 2-Sep-2009 12:41pm
Doing laundry, cleaned out my out door fish tank, making a menu for camping this weekend. I hope its not our last trip in our camper. :o(
I'm such a whiner lately. |
Connie
| posted 2-Sep-2009 3:34pm
Sherri, if you are comparing Uncle Sam's to Honey Nut Cheerios, then I can see where Uncles Sam's would come up short. But give it a chance. Remember, this is a new way of eating and you may be surprised what you decide is tasty after some time goes by. It happened to me. Buy some fruit to add to it. Banana's are good and canned no sugar added pineapple is fantastic. And Uncle Sam's is good for you. Ezekiel makes a cereal that is good. It has raisins in it. |
bronwyn
| posted 2-Sep-2009 5:43pm
Sherri Connie is right....your tastes do change and things that you may not have liked at one point can seem actually quite delicious. I also know that for me I can also change back very quickly to my old habits....not a good thing. Personally I have never even seen Uncle Sam in the store nor tasted it, so I don't know how I would feel about it but, I have learned to like plain yoghurt.
Glad you are in your home K10 and that the big stress is somewhat relieved.
Debbie go camping have fun.....don't even think about whether this is your last one in the trailer or not....enjoy the moment.
My Dad had a sign over his desk when I was a little girl that said, "I used to complain about my shoes and then I met a man who had no feet". I am so lacking in gratitude and so wrapped up in my unhappiness over my body and its' size and all of that,,,,,,,that my perspective is really not focusing on my strengths and my blessings. Trying to keep it on the sunny side.......... |
Debbie M.,
| posted 2-Sep-2009 7:03pm
Good advise Bronwyn, You are right and so was your dad. |
Connie
| posted 2-Sep-2009 9:32pm
Yes Bronwyn, do try and keep it on the sunny side. Negativity will just rob you blind! Literally. We all could probably benefit from working on having a more positive attitude. The sign over your dad's desk is a great reality check. Have any of you seen the picture of the woman on line that has everyone talking? There was an article on sparkspeople about it. She is unclothed, except maybe a thong, and she is sitting. It is a side view and she is not a thin wisp of a woman. She has a poochy stomach that is folded over. She is beautiful and I was looking at the picture and thinking "that's just like my stomach!" And I think I have mentioned before how much I hate my stomach. Remember the "life's lessons" you posted awhile back? Go to #40. That one stays with me for some reason. After watching what my friend went through with her tummy tuck, I'm trying to have a better attitude about my stomach.
Quiet here tonight, husbands out of town for one night. I made spaghetti for dinner. Good stuff. |
Debbie M.,
| posted 2-Sep-2009 9:45pm
I am so quilty of gloominess for too long. I've been spreading it all over this board too. Well enough! Happiness is............a wiggly puppy!
Your turn......... |
Connie
| posted 2-Sep-2009 9:56pm
Happiness is...a good book. |
Hilda
| posted 2-Sep-2009 10:16pm
I find I can eat cereal much better if I put one Splenda packet in the milk. I tried putting half a serving of the more expensive Ezekiel cereal and half a serving of the cheaper Uncle Sams together to make the more expensive cereal go further.
I have heard the fires will not be out for 2 weeks. Keep praying for all close to them and for the Red Cross workers and firefighters. |
K10
| posted 2-Sep-2009 10:41pm
Hubby got home and I am on his laptop. Our computer is in the shop still and we haven't heard from Fry's yet.
Today has been a good day fire wise by us. I only saw a few little wisps of smoke on the hills near us today. It was really overcast and some rain was nearby. I was driving to school behind one of the many firetrucks and there were two firefighters in the back and I gave them a thumbs up. They were dirty and tired, but still smiled and waved.
We are so thankful for what we have and when I look around the area I think how far away we were from the fire compared to some of the people.
Here is a recent update: Oak Glen, CA - The evacuations for the Oak Glen and Pendleton Fires have been lifted as of 6 p.m. today, according to CALFIRE.
In addition, all roads leading into the burn area have been reopened to through traffic.
The Pendleton Fire is currently at 95% containment with 860 acres burned. The Oak Glen Fire is currently at 75% containment with 1,159 acres burned.
These are the fires that were near me. The huge fire referred to as The Station Fire probably won't be contained until September 18th or so. I don't know how they can predict this.
Hilda: I will have to try and mix the cereal like you do, because that Ezekiel raisin is expensive.
I really appreciate all of your prayers and concerns. Thank you so much for your support with everything. I value our friendships through this blog so much.
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Debbie M.,
| posted 2-Sep-2009 11:12pm
K10, I'm happy that some of the pressure is off. It has to be so scarey with fire so close.
I have been a total eating machine today. My stomach is so bloated and I feel terrible. I can't wait to feel on the smallish side again. I NEED to get back to NFNS ASAP. That is going to be right now. I have gotten away from putting myself first, exercising and planning my meals. Even though the kids are back at school it seems they need more. I'm not going to forget about me. I have been. No more. I am important and I am going to take care of me. I havent been happy lately and its no wonder.
I just read Letter to My Daughter by Maya Angelou. Quick read. I enjoyed it.
Happiness is............achievement, even a small one. |
Connie
| posted 3-Sep-2009 8:35am
Debbie, I am like you...I have been so unfocused on myself. Maybe that is just the way it is when our lives make us take a back seat for awhile. I never would have guessed that I could be knocked off my commitment so easily when the going got tough. Then, we have to summon the commitment back up again. We can do it. There is nothing lost that can't be found. Our routines are solidifying. Last night I did sleep a little better. With daughter gone it is much quieter at night and I can drift off earlier. Now I'm up earlier. That can only help. So, now all we have to do is think NFNS. We menu plan and shop accordingly.
Hilda, that was a great idea about the cereal. I am going to do that. I keep my cereals in a plastic container in the fridge, there's plenty of room to combine them. Thanks for the tip. Give that a try Sherri.
K10, so glad everything worked out for you.
How are you doing Bronwyn? I hope your feeling better. For certain, you must not compare yourself to others, that never makes anyone happy. There is always prettier, smarter, wealthier, younger out there. But there is also many that are in much worse condition than we are. It can make you crazy. All we can do is try and change ourselves for the better. One step at a time. Positive forward motion, back peddling hurts.
Ok, off to work today! Later gang. |
Debbie M.,
| posted 3-Sep-2009 9:05am
Strange experience with my 4th grader today. She cried and cried and cried about not wanting to go to school. Her homework was not finished. She would not get on the school bus! I let her take the time to finish the homnework, drove her to school just to have her get histerical all over again. Is this a 4th grader thing? It seems like my older daughter went through the same type of thing in her 4th grade. It lasted for weeks. She's staying home with me today.
Now I have to run the the middle school at 8th grader forgot lunch and poster board.
Just keep swimming, just keep swimming............. |
Debbie M.,
| posted 3-Sep-2009 6:57pm
THis is what my dad wrote me today. Any thoughts from you ladies?
I am totally outraged by Obama's plans to present himself to the nations children. Our children are our business and NONE of his. He already has his hand in their pockets for trillions, I will not tolerate him putting his hands on their minds. I hope you keep the kids home on Tuesday as a demonstration of resistance to his arrogance and twisted ambitions. He is measuring up to "anti-Christ status" more every day. I love you. Keep the faith. Dad
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Connie
| posted 3-Sep-2009 7:12pm
I don't know what to think about that. Hmmmm.
Quick dinner tonight. Pork chops under the broiler, frozen green beans and new potatoes. Easy breezy. Quick clean up too. |
Connie
| posted 3-Sep-2009 7:55pm
There was an article on my homepage about Obama's speech. It says he wants to encourage our children to value education and stay in school. I don't think there is anything bad about that. I choose to look at it as an opportunity to reach a generation in a positive way. It would be nice if it made a difference. There are way too many kids having kids, too many people on welfare as a way of life, etc. Many of those behaviors are repeated through generations. I think "younger" voters put him in office and that shows he has an appeal for them and even younger. I hope it works! |
Bronwyn
| posted 3-Sep-2009 10:35pm
hmmm.....I don't know I would like to know more about what Obama hopes to accomplish and the actual agenda. I know that the spin given on the agenda of different programs are often very commendable, and that it would seem inappropriate to not support them. I was concerned about the human sexuality courses being taught....mandatory in the school programs beginning in grade 2 or 3....I can't remember now. I would go into the school and try to get more information on what was being taught. They would always put the best spin on the program and make you feel like you were an idiot if you wouldn't support such a worthwhile and important program. I don't want the school or the government teaching my children things that they should be learning at home...... |
Connie
| posted 3-Sep-2009 11:14pm
I understand what your saying Bronwyn...the problem is so many times those very important things are not taught at home. What ever the views of the household (parents) are, they will influence far more than school or a broadcast.
I'm calling it a day. Stayed NFNS all day. |
Bronwyn
| posted 4-Sep-2009 12:32am
I don't know what happened to my post about Ezekial spaghetti......Yuck!!! Have any you had a positive experience with the Ezekail spaghetti......it is the only Ezekial product I hate. I bought it a couple of months ago but just made it for the first time tonight, I don't plan to buy it again. |
K10
| posted 4-Sep-2009 12:37am
What is this Obama thing about? I am so out of the loop right now.
Struggling right now with being NFNS all the time. I will do fine one meal then the next one I won't, but I am eating less than I used to. I know I will get back on track soon. I am thinking of putting my pictures up this weekend.
Our computer has to be sent back to Gateway to be repaired. We had to buy an external hard drive, but they were able to retrieve our info from the computer. We will be provided a loaner, but it could take 6-8 weeks to get ours back.
Oldest wants to go to an event at our old church this Saturday. It is to welcome the new youth pastor and his wife. It is a swim party. We will have to drive about 130 miles round trip. She was hoping to go stay the night down there. I came up with the plan that we will go to my cousins house (an event that was already planned) and then head down so she can go to the party. It will end about 10 p.m. and I will hang out there during that time. I will get to see my friends and she will too and I won't have to drive up and back more than that one time. I think she is pleased with this.
The things we do for our kids. There is a slumber party with someone from our old church next weekend, but the girls parent's let their kids have a lot more freedom than I do, so I don't want her spending the night. I don't even know her dad. I figure with letting her do this thing this weekend it helps to take care of us not letting her do next weekend.
I am going to Women of Faith next weekend have any of you been? My friend and I have been going for the last 5 years or so. This year will be my last year. It is so expensive. I do get some things from it, but not for how much it costs. The last few years we have stayed over night at the hotel across from the hotel. That is expensive too. It kind of gives us time to be together. We used to go to Women's Retreats together. I plan on staying only Friday night. I don't want to miss church and I think she should spend some time one on one with her 18 year old daughter. This same 18 year old daughter who has an adorable face and body and has chosen to get a tattoo on her side that is from just below her armpit, to her hip. It is so large and she did this just so she can because she is 18.
I will talk to you guys tomorrow after hubby gets home with the ever valued laptop. |
K10
| posted 4-Sep-2009 12:37am
Try and buy brown rice pasta. I get it at Trader Joe's |
Sherri
| posted 4-Sep-2009 8:21am
Good morning ladies. I try, with every presidency, to remind myself, they are good men trying their best to better our country. No matter what party they come from. Bush is a good man and tried to better our country as is Obama. People get so extreme (my family included) and jump to far corners of issues - which is what we are all about, I know. Now if we could just be reasonable and thoughtful of each others positions, it would be a better place. Everyone is so quick to jump down the other party's position, frankly, it is tiresome.
Happiness is.. service to others, living in the moment
I will try the cereal mix - haven't seen Ezekial cereal - will look next time at the store. Just bought Kashi puffed cereal. We'll see. Everything is better with bananas. :0)
Husband comes home today, after being away for 6 days - miss him. Glad he is coming home. Excited for a long weekend. Football games start this weekend - fall is finally here. Enjoy your day ladies.
K10 --- so glad you are home, not worrying about fires anymore. That puts things in perspective for me. I am complaining about ripping up floors, you are grateful you still have them.
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Connie
| posted 4-Sep-2009 10:42am
Good morning ladies. I woke to thunder and rain. Ahhh. I wanted to sit on my porch with my coffee and enjoy it, but it felt too warm. Rats! And the humidity is 94%. Not going to be a good hair day/weekend. We have a wedding tomorrow and church/lunch on Sunday. I need to figure out what I am going to wear. I'm still hauling that extra 5 pounds around. Oh well.
Rainy days have a way of slowing me down. I was going to be out and about today, but now I think I'll fill my day with lazy indulgences. My fingernails need some attention and my toenails...could be a primp day! I really need to go to the grocery store. Maybe later. One thing I know I'll do today for sure is eat NFNS. |
Debbie M.,
| posted 4-Sep-2009 1:09pm
Sorry Connie about your 5 pounds. I think I've got it too. I need to get it under control or I will be more sorry than I am already.
Bye Talk to ya all next week. |
Bronwyn
| posted 4-Sep-2009 2:26pm
Have any of you tried to do any visualization. I have been reading some about that. I am just starting to even be able to see myself as thin. I am not to the point that I believe I ever will be, but I can see my old self thin in my mind. I am not using any unrealistic images in my mind but, images of myself when I was thinner. I was recently looking through a photo album. There was a picture of me 4 months pregnant with my second child. I was wearing a slim straight skirt with a belt. I was so thin and I loved the way I looked.....I never loved the way I looked when I was thin. I always had a body image problem. I was kind of shocked to really look at the picture and realize that was me and I was pregnant and thin.....I am a slim person trapped in a fat body. I want to let go of this fat, I think I am finally ready to. We say we want to lose weight but do we believe we can???? |
Connie
| posted 4-Sep-2009 7:13pm
Bronwyn, I'm wondering what you mean when you say "ready to let go?" Do you think you were not ready to let go before today? |
Bronwyn
| posted 4-Sep-2009 10:35pm
Well Connie that may not have been the best way to explain it,,,,,more like I believe (and yet behind that is a maybe) I can be thin or thinner again. I think I have really wanted to lose weight but not really believed it would happen. Then again I went with my daughter to a big new mall that opened a couple of weeks ago and after walking by one full length mirror after another I again felt despair and less confident. |
K10
| posted 5-Sep-2009 12:27am
Hi, not much going on here. I am happy about that. I hope you all have a good 3 day weekend. |
Connie
| posted 5-Sep-2009 11:21am
Morning. My computer was acting very weird for awhile, I'm just now able to get on. Bronwyn, there have been a few times when you have posted that I have thought you sounded depressed. I don't know, but a positive attitude may what your missing in your battle. I'm assuming you are against anti depressants. Just think about it, ok?
Much to do this weekend. I hope everyone has a great three days! |
Bronwyn
| posted 5-Sep-2009 3:04pm
Dear, sweet Connie.....yes at times I most certainly do think I am depressed. I really don't want to take any drugs....I have always wanted to die drug free Truthfully though I think the reason I get down is just the same old issues over and over without any resolution of them. It is disheartening on many levels when you don't progress. My weight is going up not down and that has decidedly set me into a funk. I struggle to stay with a weight loss program and have real success with it. I have just started to read two books, "I can Make you Thin" by Paul Mckenna and "The Gabriel Weight Loss Method" by Jon Gabriel. I am hoping to find some emotional relief from exploring the ideas in these books.
I am so sad today my two beautiful kitties have disappeared. They play in the yard in the day and I bring them in at night. We have never had a problem with that before. I forgot until dark last night to bring them in. They are just adorable kitties. I couldn't find them anywhere. They have a really safe hiding place they can go to if they feel unsafe and they are not there. I have 2 large covered porches and one open porch that they play on all the time. I could see them throughout the day from one porch to the other frollicking and teasing each other in play. I just can't believe they are gone. We have searched all over for them. |
Connie
| posted 5-Sep-2009 3:23pm
Oh Bronwyn, so sorry about your kitties! That is very upsetting. But cats/kitties have a way of coming around again. That's what I think will happen. Keep the faith.
My oldest sister, the purest in all she does and eats, had back surgery a couple of years ago. After the surgery she went on an antidepressant for 6 months. It really helped her when she needed it. Would you consider a short term experiment with one. It would be really interesting to see how you did on one. I'm on Lexapro. I lost weight on it so I know it doesn't add weight. I really wish you would give it a go.
Wedding tonight. I'm wearing my red dress. Cloudy skies so smooth hair is out of the question. But it will be nice to be out for an evening. |
Kathy
| posted 5-Sep-2009 7:11pm
Debbie M. My friend's daughter is going to Amherst College. Her daughter started school on Sunday. So we have spent Tues.-Sat. morning together. I'll see her again in a few days. Her 92 yr old mother is flying in from Chicago, and wants to go to Martha's Vineyard.
Anyway-it's been wonderful. I've always wondered what happened to my good buddy from freshman and soph. year. of college. We both got depressed and transferred somewhere else, and didn't keep in touch.
Life is indescribable when you get to see old friends so many years later.
Bronwyn hope you are doing well. Weight isn't everything. Health is more important. I am reading a book when women who were on the plump side were most desirable. :) Maybe it really is desirable to be on the pleasingly let's call it 'not too thin' side. In the movie 'All about Steve' (new movie-I'd give it about a C) there was Sandra Bullock and some Knock-Out beautiful starlet who was heavier than Sandra Bullock- She was gorgeous!!
That's it. I am definitely getting a new lipstick tomorrow. And will forget about trying to be thin for awhile. My old roommate isn't thin. (I think she had to take steroids for some reason). We didn't talk about weight at all-except for an idea she had back when we were sophomores that we should eat mostly apples- and not much else.
Hi everyone. Glad you are here. It feels a little lonely that my good friend is away. I'll see her Wed.-thru Sat. Then she goes back to Oregon- a long way from Massachusetts! |
K10
| posted 6-Sep-2009 4:08am
Hi Ladies, I just got home from my old stomping grounds. It took me an hour and 15 minutes to get home. There wasn't any traffic, a smooth ride all the way. Oldest had fun at her swim party and we also had a nice time with my aunt and cousins earlier in the day. Every time we are together with them they have to drink. I am so glad I don't have to worry about that. My aunt, cousin and her husband are going on a Mexican Riviera cruise for the next week. They are sure to have fun. My aunt is a widow and I am so glad she goes out and has fun.
Won't talk about what I ate today. Not NFNS all day, but for some meals I was. I brought a fruit salad to my cousins house and it had watermelon, honey dew, red and green grapes, mango and strawberries. Everyone loved it. That always feels good. I think the mango is what made it special. I have a special mango cutter that looks kind of like an apple slicer but has a space for the slicer to go over the large seed that mangoes have. If I didn't have it I don't think I would ever buy mangoes. I have bought more mangoes this year than I ever have.
I think health is much more important than weight, after all. it is just a number. |
Connie
| posted 6-Sep-2009 4:06pm
Back from church...a good sermon is a wonderful thing. We ate mexican after. I tried to stay NFNS but I don't know what was in the chips. |
Anonymous
| posted 6-Sep-2009 10:15pm
Pretty boring day. Church was good. Youngest has woken up 3 times in two weeks with a headache and feeling light headed. I don't know why. She then feels that way for a few hours and like right now she is fine. I wish I knew why she was feeling this way. I was wondering if it was hormones, the way she has slept..... It isn't a certain day of the week (so I don't think it is a school stress thing). Any ideas? |
K10
| posted 6-Sep-2009 10:16pm
That was me. |
kathy
| posted 7-Sep-2009 10:32am
Hi Anonymous who posted on Sept. 6. Is it possible she has a sinus infection? Is her appetite less than usual? My son had a sinus infection when he was young. He would alternate from playing and acting normal to being tired and having a headache. I took him to the doctor after about 10 days of that-and the doctor diagnosed it quickly as a sinus infection. He prescribed some very effective antibiotics. The doctor said he wanted the infection cleared up ASAP. |
kathy
| posted 7-Sep-2009 10:33am
Oh yeh, I just noticed Anon. was K10. |
