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No Flour, No Sugar Diet
SummaryDr. Gott's No Flour, No Sugar Diet presents a simple, straight-forward way to lose weight and keep it off for a lifetime. All you need do is eliminate flour and sugar from your diet. DescriptionThis diet book contains common-sense techniques on how to eat better and achieve a healthier lifestyle. It gets you to focus on foods that are nutritional and satisfying. Thus, you can both lose weight and become healthier in the process. You can eat brown rice, lean meats, low-fat dairy products, fruits and vegetables. But, you have to stop eating foods like bagels, pasta, bread, cereal, white rice, cookies, sweets, and cakes. Many excellent recipes are included in the book with have no flour and sugar, yet taste delicious. The approach is to keep things simple by just eliminating flour and sugar, the two primary food ingredients that are causing the obesity problem in America. Our culture has become addicted to sweets. This book helps you break the addiction and get on track for eating healthier while losing that extra weight. HistoryDr. Gott is a medical columnist published in over 350 newspaper daily. He is a practicing physician with a general practice in Connecticut. He's also the director of medicine at Hotchkiss School (a prep-school). CriticismGiving up bread and sweets may simply be too hard for some people. Sugar is in a great majority of products sold today. While the diet sounds simple, implementing it and sticking to it is quiet a challenge. Tags: glycemic-index low-calorie low-carb low-fat no-sweets simple Related Diets: Cambridge Diet Cabbage Soup Diet No-S Diet South Beach Diet Fat Smash Diet |
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| Connie | posted 15-Sep-2009 8:18pm Rotisserie chicken, asparagus tips and baked potato for dinner. No cheese today! Hope everyone is doing well. The biggest loser just came on, new season. I'm going to try and watch this season. Anyone else want to watch with me? It really is inspirational. |
| Connie | posted 15-Sep-2009 9:22pm Sooooooo, where is everyone? Well, I'm here. I've been NFNS all day. It's great, it's wonderful. I feel full but not fat. Got my toenails done. Daughter isn't here to do them so I did it myself. Not too bad of a mess. I'll check in tomorrow. Night gang. |
| Debbie M | posted 16-Sep-2009 12:30am I watched it Connie. Last season was really good too. Good night. |
| kd66 | posted 16-Sep-2009 10:02am I'm here. NFNS since Labor Day. Scale is not moving, but it's partly my own fault. I really need to watch the calories too. I was doing great yesterday until supper. Started off with 7 oz of Alaskan Pollock. Then proceeded to finish off my daughter's Iowa Chop and have a scoop of mashed potatoes. Got hungry around 8 and had some vinegar coleslaw which I love. I am also on Day 51 of my cycle (perimenopause - cycle ranges anywhere from 16-64 days) and retaining water like crazy. Last couple of weeks I've only been exercising 2-3 times per week instead of 6. Just got lazy and need to step it up. Love this way of eating. Feel less bloated. I just need to figure out what I'm eating. I do better when I eat basically the same thing every day and don't have to think about it. Started off this morning with 3/4 cup steel cut oats and 3/4 cup blueberries and 2 cups of green tea. I need to eat every couple of hours to next I am going to have an apple and a 80 cal cup of protein cappuccino (only sweetened with maltodextrin). Lunch is a can of low sodium green beans and 1/2 cup cottage cheese. Afternoon snack is a pear and cheese stick. Supper will be chicken breast and coleslaw. Evening snack(s) will be 100 calorie microwave popcorn and sugar free yogurt. Does that sound OK? |
| K10 | posted 16-Sep-2009 10:07am I watched most of The Biggest Loser last night. I missed up to where they were telling about themselves after the event. Wow, those people have a far way to go and they really need to be careful, since there are so many morbidly obese people. I absolutely hate, how they feel they should cuss at the contestants, especially Jillian. I am ok with pushing them hard, but I would be like, you WILL NOT use that language with me. Connie: I hope you are feeling better. Your dinner sounded great. Does anyone have any really good stew recipes? I was supposed to get together with my friends tomorrow where I used to live, but I did bills yesterday and I just can't justify driving over a hundred miles roundtrip and then have to spend money on a meal. I need to start being so much more careful. I have a women's retreat coming in a few weeks and I would rather spend money there. Talk to you all later. |
| K10 | posted 16-Sep-2009 10:21am kd66: I would like the recipe for vinegar cole slaw. I am totally late with my period. It was a little longer last month and then we had the stress of the fires. Hubby is broken. Cut, tied and burned, so it would only be through God's sense of humor that is could be the P word. |
| Hilda | posted 16-Sep-2009 10:53am Connie- I tried the cottage cheese yesterday with cut up and drained whole tomatoes from a can and it was just as good. I only added a little pepper. My friend told me yesterday that the Scion xD looked like a mid life crisis car to her. One of my clients was teasing and said women who buy red cars are hussies. Having fun with it. Didn't even come with floor mats so I had to get some at WalMart last night. My grandaughter who is 9 said she wants it in 7 years. |
| Debbie M | posted 16-Sep-2009 12:50pm Funny about the car statement. I totally agree about the language. I think we should write the show and treaten to stop watching if that dosn't stop. No reason for it. |
| K10 | posted 16-Sep-2009 1:40pm I am trying to pay my wirelss bill and having all kind of complications in doing so. One dept says I have no balance and another says I owe what I owe, but they sent me to another dept and now I am on hold yet again. They have combined my wireless with a land line (which I don't have anymore). UUUGGGHHHH!!!! I am at about an hour now. The land line I do have is with a totally different company because I had an issue with the Verizon land line initially. I wonder why I cancelled it. |
| kd66 | posted 16-Sep-2009 2:23pm Vinegar Cole Slaw: I dump one package of pre-cut coleslaw, cut up one onion, sprinkle with celery seed and 1/3 cup Splenda and pour 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar over it. Mix it up and let it sit & soak. |
| kd66 | posted 16-Sep-2009 2:24pm Connie: Do you have the recipe for your stuffed bell pepper? |
| K10 | posted 16-Sep-2009 4:14pm I was on the phone at least 2 and a half hours today. Things are figured out, but the main problem now is, my charges are going to be put on someone elses account. How this works is, when I first signed up with Verizon they gave me one phone number and then called me back and said that number already belongs to somebody and gave me a different number. When Verizon couldn't hook up our internet for two weeks we cancelled our service with them and went with a cable company. Well, they hooked up my wireless to the original phone number they gave us and combined the bills. What is going to happen now is the people with that phone number are going to get my cell phone bill attached to it and I am sure they are going to have a huge cow and have to call the phone company about it. There is info in the file that this has happened and that they will be credited, but Verizon won't call these people and let them know this. I can't pay my bill until the request goes through that I no longer have this combined service. Technically, I could call these people, because I have their phone number, but I don't know if I should. I would think that could cause all kinds of problems. I am concerned that my info is going to be on their bill. Can you guys believe this? Always check your bills. kd66: Thanks for the recipe. |
| Debbie M | posted 16-Sep-2009 4:30pm What a pain. Sorry K10. |
| Bronwyn | posted 16-Sep-2009 4:41pm K10...I hate stuff like that. The next worse part is being on the phone for ever with some one who doesn't speak English. I have never watched the Biggest Loser......gee I can't see anything motivating or inspirational about already feeling raw and totally exposed to the world and most likely feeling desperate and like "crap" and then having abusive insults hurled at you. I suppose that sentence should have been structured some what different a little run on. It sounds like the marines. Connie I hope you are going to be able to feel well for your trip. That is too bad you and Debbie will not be meeting. It sounds like you are back on track and strong. Debbie good you get to go camping. We had such a late start to our summer but at the present it is gorgeous, summer weather.......love it. Today in my inbox was a letter from "stronger bones". I had been interested in trying to address my osteoporosis issues from a non medicinal route.....bad news on the meds. I started to read and study and then some how got overwhelmed and simply did not pursue it anymore. The letter reminded me that I haven't done anything about that. I am such a sidetracked executive.....actually I am becoming more and more convinced that I am A.D.D. and I need to focus on one thing and work on one thing. I am failing at everything. Does anyone know what I mean or relate at all. I think I need to clear the plate here and start into a program of working on dealing with my osteoporosis. The exercise program that I am reading about takes 45 minutes and they suggest if you already have osteoporosis to do it 2 to 3 times a day for 6 months. Then I need to do an alkaline diet......which includes No flour and No sugar. I have no idea how to really get into all of that.....just overwhelmed but I don't want to a year or two down the road regret not doing it and finding my bone loss to be greater. Yikes I am overwhelmed but need to start some place....hey how about no flour and no sugar.....seems reasonable, eh!!! |
| Bronwyn | posted 16-Sep-2009 4:42pm Oh yeah bad news about the exercise program....not one related to helping with weight.....just bones and flexiblity....shoot! |
| Connie | posted 16-Sep-2009 4:49pm I'm just now able to get on here today. My friend stopped by this morning while I was making my first cup of coffee and we chatted the day away. I have a ton to do...packing etc. I can't find my stuffed bell pepper recipe. I looked for it twice...I have no idea what happened to it. Go to sparkspeople or allrecipes. You will find one that is NFNS or you can adjust one. It is hard to gauge your progress when you are retaining water. Something I read the other day said our weight could fluctuate 5-7 pounds at any given time. That seems like a lot, but "monthly" events could certainly account for that. If I were you, I would try and drop the night time snack. As long as you are eating a balanced dinner, that might be the most painless way to try and drop some pounds. If that seems to drastic, cut the amount of the snack in half. Have a glass of water with it. It does come down to calories as well as what your eating. Hilda, you go girl with your shiny new red mid life crises car! I'm glad to know the canned tomatoes worked well. In the winter that is what I'll do. My sinuses are still stuffy, but my head feels better and my throat and ears do too. Thank goodness! Tomorrow we will be traveling from 14-15 hours. I hope no longer than that. I have a book on tape...almost ready to go. I really enjoyed the biggest loser last night. I almost got up and exercised...almost! I sure wish my treadmill was working. I think they use bad language because they have to "shock" the people into moving past their comfort level. Literally make them a little angry so they can channel that emotion into energy. When I ran I really had to push myself and it was not easy. I don't like the language, but I can see where it works. I don't think they use it on everyone. And of course there's also the "sensationalism" for tv factor. Whatever! I'm going to keep watching the show. Time to drag out the luggage. |
| Debbie M | posted 16-Sep-2009 5:19pm I am in the worst, no good, bad mood ever. I just want to chew everyone up and spit them out. Instead I remain silent. A grizzley mood. |
| Bronwyn | posted 16-Sep-2009 5:37pm Debbie....just don't chew up anything with flour and sugar but if you do spit it out.....my attempt at humour may not help.....ha, ha, sorry!!!!! I am in a similar mood today.....maybe not really.....but I am in some kind of mood!!!! |
| Connie | posted 16-Sep-2009 5:42pm Debbie, what's wrong? |
| kd66 | posted 16-Sep-2009 6:44pm I'm a little confused. I think I stayed NFNS today (my full menu is in an earlier post) and I calculated my calories on fitday and I will be at 1250 for the day. I'm not sure why I would need to cut my evening snack in half. I am a major evening muncher so I thought I would OK since it was NFNS and very good on the calories. Also, I drink about 6 glasses of water each day. |
| Debbie M | posted 16-Sep-2009 6:52pm kd66, Very good on your calories. You should be losing if you keep that up. I am a big old gummpy butt. Maybe hormons, maybe depression. I dunno. Humor does help. Sometimes I feel so isolated in this house. Its too loud, its too quiet. Whatever. Hubby came home bearing gifts today to help with my mood. He is my one constant. :o) |
| K10 | posted 16-Sep-2009 7:25pm I will be getting back to NFNS very soon. Hubby started back up today so I won't be far behind. I just have to get there mentally and I think the fact that my period is so late is throwing that off. I know, enough of the excuses, but we had a treat I don't want to mention so I don't set off a craving and I wasn't going to throw it out so I ate it today. Debbie: I am glad hubby brought you gifts. How thoughtful. I hope you feel better. kd66: I am a major evening snacker. Your calories sound fine to me. Good job with the water drinking. Connie: I am glad you are feeling better and I hope you have a great time on your trip. I have to really start back up because I have my nieces wedding in November to buy an outfit for. It is a 2 p.m. wedding. I hate shopping for things like this. I am sure my size doesn't help, but it is such a waste of money to me. The wedding will be in Fall colors. At least it shouldn't be hot. Youngest is on prednisone and we are trying to limit her sodium some, boy that is hard. She is on it for 5 days. She has had 4 doses so far and I think her face is already looking fuller. I wonder how much weight she might gain? The doctor said she could gain 7 pounds if we aren't careful. Off to make my meatloaf muffins for dinner. |
| Debbie M | posted 16-Sep-2009 7:46pm K10, What did I miss? Why is she on Streoids? |
| Connie | posted 16-Sep-2009 9:20pm Debbie, we all have our grumpy days. Yes, your husband is the BEST for trying to cheer you up. My advice, as always, a funny book. kd66, your not confused. Your doing everything right. Cutting out the late eating is just a suggestion for faster weight loss. Over time your commitment to NFNS will pay off. There is just so much overeating in this country as a rule, I think we would all be surprised at how few calories we really need. Keep up the good work. Those steroids are a wacky crazy drug. Just do the best you can, it's only temporary. The outfit I'm wearing to the wedding is just ok at best. The weather will be iffy and I didn't want to pack too much. I remember back in my fit or fat days I read in a book "do not use your body as a garbage disposal." If you shouldn't eat it, it is a good thing to throw it away. It stuck with me. Good to hear from you Bronwyn. I hope to be able to check in while out of town. Off to finish packing, then bed. Take care all. |
| K10 | posted 16-Sep-2009 10:29pm Debbie: Youngest has vertigo. That is the suspicion anyway. She has been having episodes of dizziness and headaches for a couple of weeks now. She was seen last week and the doctor said to start her on Prednisone if she wasn't better. I called on Monday and was told to start her on them and also was given an antibiotic because they suspect a possible infection in the inner ear. She has an appointment on Monday with a neurologist. She is on independent study now at school through Monday, so it doesn't count as being absent. She just got some work today and the PE teacher has given more homework than the others. She has to look up some health articles for each day she is absent and write multiple paragraphs about them. I think it is ridiculous (sp?). She usually is most dizzy in the AM. Have a good night. |
| Debbie M | posted 17-Sep-2009 9:02am My mood has lifted. I slept 11 hours last night. I actually feel a bit cheery today. My hubby has the day off tomorrow so today is his "Friday". We will shop for camping food tonight and pack up tomorrow. Since the camping spot is not too far away we will go and set up, then come back to meet the kids from school. Hoping to have a very happy weekend. Hopefully this cloud over me has floated away. How are all of you? |
| K10 | posted 17-Sep-2009 10:01am Debbie: I am so glad you get to go camping. I hope it is wonderful. Take lots of pictures. I am a smidge jealous. Actually, no I am not. I am so happy for you. Maybe one day we can camp together. How fun that would be. Connie: I hope your trip goes well and you feel great while you are there. |
| kd66 | posted 17-Sep-2009 10:26am Ended up not eating the yogurt last night and ate too many frozen grapes. But like my Dr. says, you didn't gain weight by eating grapes. All in all it was a good day and got 30 minutes strength/aerobic exercise in. Started off this morning with 3 servings of eggbeaters with canadian bacon and salsa and one SF yogurt. It was a lot but only 220 calories. Got my snacks meals planned for the day which is a key thing for me. Every Thursday my daughter goes to UNI Children's Choir and we go out to eat. I have a salad bar with grilled chicken & greens with olive oil & vinegar, cottage cheese and fruit. Day 52 of my cycle and just a little spotting. Still retaining water. It is amazing how this way of eating makes you feel though. It is great! |
| Debbie M | posted 17-Sep-2009 2:51pm I am so jealous of you girls that have it together right now. I have sooooo lost my mojo and I don'r know how to get it back. I'm feeling fat and frumpy and I've gained weight. I've been really down on myself. IT's really tough to get back on program after you have strayed. So girls that are doing it, keep up the good work!! I'm proud of you. |
| Debbie M | posted 17-Sep-2009 2:52pm Eat less, move more. Eat less, move more. What more can I say? |
| Bronwyn | posted 17-Sep-2009 3:15pm Oh my gosh Debbie.....you wrote my message.....we are twins. How can we get it back honey bunny;.....we must. I overwhelm myself with plans and no action......then I am depressed and then I gain weight and then I am miserable. I am at an all time high.....and down, down down in the dumps about my body. |
| Debbie M | posted 17-Sep-2009 3:56pm Booo hooo Bronwyn, Lets have a pitty party for ourselves. :o( What are we going to do??????? We are the down in the dumpy twins. I'm sorry for us. We need a swift kick in the booty. |
| Bronwyn | posted 17-Sep-2009 6:09pm No pity parties Debbie that is not the least bit helpful  Just do it.....like Nike says...DO IT! It isn't hard to do if there are rewards on the scale along the way......which I don't seem to have and that is where the bottom falls out for me. Forget about the weight and think about your health....do you feel better eating NFNS. This is a lifestyle not a diet.....so why would we fall off the wagon.....geesh!!! Debbie your moods are more stable when you are eating NFNS....yes/no???? Tell Connie where you are camping and maybe she can swing by and give you a swift kick in the hinny! |
| Debbie M | posted 17-Sep-2009 6:46pm hehehe, Thats what I need. Yes, my moods are really much better when NFNS. ALso I have been drinking a bit to self medicate my bad moods so it just makes things even worse. I'm going to try to stop drinking the wine or beer I have on occassion and I'm sure that will help. You are so logical Bronwyn. I do feel so much more healthy and happy when on program so why do I do this to myself? |
| K10 | posted 17-Sep-2009 7:16pm I didn't set out to do this today, but I did. I have been NFNS all day. I am pleased with doing so. I cut up the most wonderful tasting pineapple today. I thought it might have been over-ripe but it wasn't. Debbie and Bronwyn: Should we just try to lose five pounds at a time, then maybe it won't seem so overwhelming? I went to Bible Study Fellowship today and the small group I am in, I am totally the youngest. Some of the women have great-grandchildren and the others (if they have had children) have grandchildren. I know I will learn a lot from them, but I was sort of hoping to meet someone more my age. I will talk to you guys later. |
| Debbie M | posted 17-Sep-2009 7:46pm 5 pounds, 5 pounds, 5 pounds. I'm going to gear up for the 5 pounds next week. I'm not going put any pressure on myself for the weekend. But I am going to try to be active and concentrate on being nice to myself. Usually being nice to myself translates into good eating habits. I really think the 5 pounds is a great idea. Only 5. Then we will just try to maintain it for a while. Maybe taking so much pressure off will help. Above all I need to remember to value myself. I have a problem with that. |
| Bronwyn | posted 17-Sep-2009 10:35pm Yes we value ourselves and our bodies enough to commit to 5 lbs.....which truthfully is a lot of weight. I know it is a lot of weight because I have an extra 5 on my extra 50 or so and it makes it more miserable. |
| Bronwyn | posted 17-Sep-2009 10:35pm Oh my the way NFNS,,,,,today!!! |
| K10 | posted 17-Sep-2009 10:52pm All right ladies. We will shoot for 5 pounds. We are so worth it. Way to go on being NFNS Bronwyn. Debbie: I know when I don't put the pressure on myself I seem to do better. I am always more active when camping. Who knows you may come home thinner. |
| K10 | posted 18-Sep-2009 10:10am Period is here thank God. A week late. |
| SHERRI | posted 18-Sep-2009 1:33pm Hey guys, Sorry I am so spotty with this. I feel so busy with work, the kids, house projects. We had new floors put in downstairs and I felt like I lived in a barn for a week. It was gross. Still NFNS (a couple of cheats) but nothing that brought me down. I bounced back. Been running - cycled today and am going swimming. Nervous about this sprint TRI - it is a week from this Sunday and I'm not feeling overly prepared. I went on a long bike ride today and that helped my confidence. Stiff though, this afternoon. Life is good. I am now officially under 200 lbs.(198). I feel strong. My daughter started Girls on the Run progam last week and loves it. I want to run one at her school this spring. Such a great message for girls. I am going to run the 5K with her in December. She is excited (so am I). Food has been harder - on the run so much it's been hard to be super healthy in our eating. Haven't been over the top with veggies. Made a butternut squash apple soup the other night. Kids ate it. Made breadsticks for them - they were happy. THanks for the shrimp and grits recipe - always looking for something to make. Miss you guys. Welcome Newbies. Sherri |
| Bronwyn | posted 18-Sep-2009 2:42pm I wish I could exercise like Sherri......keep that up. I am trying to get my head out of the diet despair I have been in for so long. I see some "head"changes happening. K10, Debbie.....5 lbs. |
| Debbie M | posted 18-Sep-2009 2:48pm Me to Bronwyn. We can do it. Talk with you all next week. |
| SHERRI | posted 18-Sep-2009 4:40pm I get that Bronwyn, I went to the store today, looking at items that obviously had sugar in them, looking at the ingredients as if they didn't. Wishing I could have turtle chex mix. Then the healthy side of my brain (who is in constant battle with the unhealthy side) kicked in and told me that being healthy and fit far out-weighed any pleasure I would get from that bag of chex mix. What is it about food that draws us in and plays games with our minds? |
| K10 | posted 18-Sep-2009 5:00pm I had a bowl of Cherrios today. My stomach was bugging me (hormones I think) and nothing else sounded good. So I was NFNS yesterday, but not today. |
| kd66 | posted 18-Sep-2009 6:01pm I have had the munchies today. Day 3 of spotting with day 53? or so of my cycle. Hormones are going bananas! I've still eaten OK though. Just had a bowl of Ezekiel 4:9 cereal w/Splenda and raisins for supper. Very good. Made me think of Grape Nuts. Good thing I have to go to the football game tonight. I'm too lazy to walk to the concession stand and I'll be too busy cheering to get hungry. |
| Bronwyn | posted 18-Sep-2009 8:06pm Okay Sherri.....it is interesting how the brain works......I read turtle chex mix which I have never heard of and all the sudden I so wanted turtles The book I am reading suggests that we have to figure out why we are afraid to be thin. He feels that once we no longer feel being thin that we can turn off the fat machinery in our brain. I have been trying to figure out why I would be afraid of being thin......and I think I have come up with some answers that I would not have really thought of before. So why are we holding on to the weight.....what do we fear???? |
| Bronwyn | posted 18-Sep-2009 8:07pm *fear being thin not feel |
| K10 | posted 19-Sep-2009 2:15am I wonder if I fear being thin? I wonder if I fear getting thin just to gain all the weight back? Counselor Bronwyn, what do you think? |
| Bronwyn | posted 19-Sep-2009 6:51pm K10.....I think there are many things that can hold us back and keep us from progressing toward what we want. I definitely think your suggestion could be one. I think I have several that keep me "emotionally obese". The book that I am reading says that until we deal with our emotional obesity we can't totally release ourselves from the physical obesity. I don't know but some of the things he is saying are making some sense. |
| kd66 | posted 19-Sep-2009 6:59pm I think I have the fear of losing it and then gaining it all back. |
| Bronwyn | posted 20-Sep-2009 3:35am K10 I was just thinking about your cereal thing.....this isn't any lower calorie but if you want to stay away from F & S.....I make my own almond milk and I break up brown rice cakes in a bowl and cover with almond milk and top with blueberries or peaches or both. |
| SHERRI | posted 20-Sep-2009 3:56pm I think I just love delicious food. I don't fear being thin, I don't think. I fear being fat my whole life. |
| Connie | posted 20-Sep-2009 8:19pm We made it home. It feels like we have been in the car since Thursday...which we have. Had a great time...ate NFNS for the most part, and that was not very easy. Tons to do. Hope everyone is well. I'll catch up tomorrow. |
| Debbie M | posted 21-Sep-2009 8:46am Ok, I weighed this AM. I am 190.5. My lowest was 182. I have started again. I am taking it one hour at a time. I have almost 12 hours under my belt now. My husband is helping me and I think I am ready to JUST DO IT. I can do anything for 1 hour at a time. Its a small heady power but its mine. :o) Welcome back Connie. Too bad we could not meet this time. There will be a next time. Camping was awesome. We unloaded our camper completely and its ready to sell. I'm very sad to see it go but we need the finacial relief. Bye bye camper we will truely miss you. |
| SHERRI | posted 21-Sep-2009 9:23am Debbie - is there anything that inspires you? I know a friend of mine who lost tons of weight - it helps me just to look at her. I also read fitness magazine or health magazines, makes me want to be healthy. If I get down sometimes I pick up a magazine. Sometimes if I cook a really yummy healthy meal for my family it makes me feel good too. For me it is a head thing, and I need to get my head there.One hour at a time is perfect. Enjoy the heady power. YOU OWN THIS GIRL!! |
| K10 | posted 21-Sep-2009 9:49am Debbie: I am so sorry about the trailer. We will be picking ours up possibly this weekend to sell. At least you knew this was you last hurrah with your trailer, with ours we didn't know. I am thinking though that was better. I need to get my act together too with this weight thing. I have a women's retreat coming and I know there will be all sorts of treats and things so then I think, I'll just wait until after that. But that isn't the way to be and so what if they have all kinds of stuff. If I treat it like the poison it is to my body it doesn't matter if it's there right? This may be gross to some of you, so I apologize in advance, maybe I should at it and think it is just poop I won't have any desire to eat it. If food isn't NFNS then I should look at it that way. I have no problem with thinking about drugs that way, so I should think of foods that aren't good for me that way. Sherri: I have a hard time with those magazine articles because I know someone who was in Prevention magazine for losing over 100 pounds. She hadn't lost it very long at all and she ended up in the magazine and she has gained it all back and then some. You never know how long they have lost it then, unless it says. Well I need to go and take my daughter to the neurologist today please keep her in your prayers. |
| K10 | posted 21-Sep-2009 1:19pm Back from the neurologist. He can't tell what is happening, so we will be waiting for her referral for an MRI to make sure things are fine in her brain. He thinks things will be fine and doesn't want to guess about anything until we have the MRI. |
| K10 | posted 21-Sep-2009 7:51pm Where is everybody? |
| Connie | posted 21-Sep-2009 8:55pm K10, I hope everything works out well for your daughter. I remember having "growing pains," etc, when I was around that age. Keep us updated. NFNS today, feels good. All in all, a very busy day...it will be a busy week. How is everyone else doing? |
| Debbie M | posted 21-Sep-2009 10:11pm Thanks Sherri, The encouragement from this board is inspiring. Talking with you all and checking the boards often helps me stay on track. Just knowing people are rooting for me helps. I stayed NFNS ALL day today. It's over 24 hours now! K10, A clear result from the MRI will be comforting. Praying for you. SLeep well all |
| Debbie M | posted 22-Sep-2009 11:39am Good morning everyone. Are you all on vacation? |
| Bronwyn | posted 22-Sep-2009 1:49pm I wish I were on vacation.....vacation from this whole issue. I am so tired of the whole issue of weight and hating my weight. Don't you ever just get sick of it. Anyways I really feel like I have been doing quite well and today my weight was not DOWN but UP.....what is with that, eh!!! Girls there are too many of us not moving fore ward.......what is the problem and how do we overcome the problem. The ones who do well with their weight....Kathy,Angie and so forth.....count calories. Connie has not seemed to need to count calories but then again she lost weight by cutting down on eating (essentially an internalized calorie count). I just ran into two old friends......WOW...one lost 75 lbs. and the other 35. They looked so good. They are doing W/W........I don't want to do W.W. but then I do want to look like them. Lets huddle here and decide how we can move foreward.....some of you are doing just fine with that so I am not meaning you. Congratualtions on the progress of the newbies.....you are doing great and we need to ride on your enthusiasm. |
| Debbie M | posted 22-Sep-2009 2:04pm Bronwyn, Ever watch the movie What About Bob? Vacation from my problems! Maybe you need a vacation from your dieting. It does seem like you are burned out on dieting. I have basically taken a couple weeks off of dieting. I'm back on track now. It really helps to have a buddy to help you. Can your husband encourage you? Will he support you in food choices and maybe talking a walking? Could you give yourself a reward for a 5 pound loss? |
| K10 | posted 22-Sep-2009 2:43pm Man, I need to listen to my own advice. I am just not doing what I am supposed to be doing. My bro-in-law will be arriving on Sunday. He will be here about a week or so. Soon he will be moving down here for good. He needs to lose weight too so I am going to really concentrate on being good when he is here. Maybe that will give me the jumpstart I really need. Good job Debbie. |
| Debbie M | posted 22-Sep-2009 3:21pm Thanks K10, How is your daughter? |
| Connie | posted 22-Sep-2009 4:00pm Hey everybody! I am so loving the Doctor Oz show. We should all try and watch it everyday. Talk about positive reinforcement for healthy changes! Today's show was a lot about weight. We need to watch what we eat (food choices) and how much (calories). That is the bottom line...the be all and end all of weight loss. For me, I know I when I get started on NFNS, and I watch my intake, I immediately feel thinner. Then, I have to keep that feeling going. I can't think "wow, I feel like I've lost a few pounds so I'm ok to cheat a little." Do you know what I mean? We have to get that thinner feeling and never let it go. Today's show was brutal on meat/cheese/fats. I really need to watch that stuff. That's is going to be my new NFNS focus. Time for me to do some homework. We can all do this. Bronwyn, my sister loves ww. Her daughter just lost 7 pounds in 2 weeks on ww. They do all the math for you. But your smart enough to do it on your own. Debbie, get strong again. And K10, honey, you are sooooo sweet. But you need to get mad at your weight and be a tyrant against it. We have all had our fun, now let's fighting mad and do something! |
| Bronwyn | posted 22-Sep-2009 4:19pm Connie funny you should say, "we have all had our fun".....I don't think we have had any fun. I think it was fun when we were all doing well, anything other than that has not been fun. When was Debbie the happiest when she was strict NFNS and losing weight.....same for all of us. Don't ya think???? I will have to see if I can find the Dr. Oz show. |
| Michele | posted 22-Sep-2009 4:35pm Hello Everyone - I've been reading and reading all of your thoughts, comments, frustrations, successes, and feel like I've known you for years! What a wonderful site to stumble onto. You are ALL the BEST!!! I am doing NFNS with no visible weight loss success; however, my allergies are GONE! I've lived with them my whole life (50+ years) and to have gone through spring and summer with no sneezing, coughing, eyes watering, eczema, etc. is a blessing beyond belief!! NFNS is the only explanation I have, and if I never lose another pound, I still am grateful and happy with how I feel! Okay, truth be told, I do want to lose the weight, but that's where the rubber hits the road. Heavy since high school, love all the foods that poison our systems. I've tried every diet known to woman and man. I'm pretty sure this is an eating disorder of some kind, but not like bulimea or anorexia. I'm an emotional eater - name the emotion and I'll justify eating because of it! I need help, I need support, and I need to get off my butt and just DO IT!! Please let me join your circle of support and friendship. Thanks for listening to my rantings. |
| K10 | posted 22-Sep-2009 4:56pm Hi Michele: Welcome. Other than the allergies, I could have been writing your statement. I have had a weight issue pretty much since high school too. I look back at pictures now and think, "how could I have thought I was fat?" My daughter was wearing some of my Guess jeans in 6th grade that I wore my senior year of high school. I was not fat. However I am fat now. Connie: Thank you for your comment. I know I felt better when I was totally NFNS and I was so motivated. I just need to do it. I am in total rebellion. I hate STRESS. I want to make teriyaki sauce with pineapple juice and soy sauce. I wonder what proportions of each I should use????? Any suggestions? I have a recipe that uses soy sauce and brown sugar, but that wouldn't be the NFNS way to do it. |
| K10 | posted 22-Sep-2009 5:01pm Michele: Give us your stats please. Married/Single, kids, pets, height, weight, state, etc. Thanks. Ask us any questions too and we will update you. |
| Michele | posted 22-Sep-2009 5:16pm Thanks K10! I'm married to a wonderful guy for 15 years now. No kids, no pets (my kitty died in February and I'm having a hard time getting past it). I work 45+ hours a week in the financial world. I'm 5'5" and over 250 lbs. Wow! I've never said/wrote that in such a public forum before. Truth is, I'm very ashamed of myself and yet the fear of success and the fear of failure are keeping me stuck where I am. Pathetic, isn't it? I live in the Northeast part of our great nation, and fall season officially arrives in 10 minutes. I love living here because I get to enjoy all four seasons and all the quirks that go with them. I'm sure I'll have questions as time goes by. I think you're all strong and beautiful in your own unique ways and I look forward to being a part of the group. Bronwyn, Connie, kd66, SHERRI, Debbie M, Hilda, and you, K10, have a great rest of the day! |
| Debbie M | posted 22-Sep-2009 7:25pm Welcome Michele!! You are welcome. I am so thrilled your allergies are gone. I too feel so much better on this diet. Bronwyn, You are right, I am the HAPPIEST when I am totally NFNS. My mood stsabilizes and my body looks and feels better. THe bags under my eyes go away and my aches and pains dissapear. What is to ponder? ITs really a no brainer. Its just pouring outside. We might float away! Our satilite is not giving us a signal. OK, If NFNS makes us feel so good and calories matter, then we should combine the two. Thats what I did when I was losing AND I felt so good. Connie I know you did that too. Just eat a little less of what you want of whatever you are eating. It is the golden key to where we want to be. Another day for me being NFNS. Two days total and my gut feels better already. I'm sure I had too many calories though. I live with the four season too. Happy Fall everyone. When we were kids we'd say (ask we stuck out our foot) Have a nice trip, see ya next fall. Kids are so mean. |
| Connie | posted 22-Sep-2009 8:31pm Hi Michele. Welcome to the group. I'm watching The Biggest Loser. Jullian had everyone in a group and told them "calories in/calories out" was the bottom line of any diet you are on. I know that is true, but I loved hearing it anyway. Bronwyn, my cheating has happened hand in hand with my travel, family etc. It all seemed very celebratory, at least the cheating I can remember. I do know everyone of my sisters are watching what they eat. The wedding photos tell the tale! We all want to lose a little. Anyway, it does feel good to be back on track. I have my menu planned and bought for through Friday. That feels good too. |
| Bronwyn | posted 22-Sep-2009 8:35pm I live with 4 seasons year around.....one day it is summer, the next fall and so forth. We did not get summer until it was almost fall and now it is gorgeous.....yet 2 nights ago it froze. Today it was like 30 celsius which I believe it around 90 to you. That is a very nice day here and there have been several with a week of them to come...woo hoo!!!! The saying here is....if you don't like the weather wait 5 minutes. Debbie we all seem say too often, "I was NFNS but I am sure too many calories".....do we have to count??? I was reading some inspiration on Sparks People today....did you know the guy who set it up made so much money in his life that he just wanted to give back. He set this site up to help people and it is totally free....no gimmicks. I was impressed with his story. Michele...welcome we can stop our emotional eating together how about that! |
| Connie | posted 22-Sep-2009 10:21pm The Biggest Loser was so inspirational. I especially love the "tips" they give between segments. Good advice on food choices and preparation tonight. I know I can do better on my diet. They showed a cesaer salad from a chain restaurant. It was not huge, but had over 1000 calories. Eating out is so risky. Better to eat at home where you can stay in control. Easier on the wallet too. If I had to eat out, I would eat ahead of time and then just have something small. A baked potato or something like that. Nice night all. |
| Debbie M | posted 22-Sep-2009 11:01pm Biggest Loser was great tonight. No 4 letter words. Thank goodness. I am going to count my calories tomorrow. It really is an eye opener to see how fast they add up. |
| Debbie M | posted 23-Sep-2009 12:56am Here it is 12:40 A.M. and I am stopping myself from eating one of the 6 Hershey Candy bars that are in the cupboard. They are there because we never used them for Smores at camp last weekend. I think I might just have to boil a pot of water and put the bars in. I just don't trust myself. Maybe flush them down the toilet. What is a quick way to get rid of them? I don't really want to unwrap them. Maybe quickly throw them in the outside trash bin. Wow, this craving sucks..................... Ok, The chocolate is gone. I unwrapped it and put it in a bowl, microwaved it and scraped it into the garbage. I don't really know why I chose to do that but at least its not 700 calories that are sitting on my stomach. hehe The power is mine!! Good night. |
| Michele | posted 23-Sep-2009 5:38am Good Morning All - I taped "The Biggest Loser" so I can watch it tonight. Two hour shows frustrate me with the commercials, so taping allows me to zip through them and watch 2 hours of TV in a little less than 90 minutes. Love the show. Bob and Jillian are the best (even with the occasional foul mouth). It must be very frustrating for them to inspire and motivate these folks to exercise. I know they're probably paid gobs of money to do it, but it's still pretty difficult. Getting ready for work. Breakfast is usually the same each day - brown rice cereal topped with 2 tablespoons of milled flax seed and blueberries, 1% milk, V8 juice (low sodium), and vitamin/mineral supplements. I make my lunch and bring it every day (SO much cheaper and keeps my options limited). Today is tuna on Alvarado Street rye bread. I like it better than the EZ bread. I also bring a morning snack and something for the afternoon as well. Fruit, string cheese, Triscuits, stuff like that. My husband and I plan our dinner menus for the week, so I create my grocery list from that. Tonight is homemade chili and salad. So my problem eating is between meals. I know I eat more than I should, and I'm definitely not getting enough exercise. Bronwyn, I bought the rebounder you mentioned in an earlier message. It came about 5 days ago and still sits in the box. My motivation is in the toilet these days. And the sad thing is -- I KNOW how much exercise would help, not just my body, but my mood and spirit as well. "Just do it!" is easier said than done. Later all! |
| Connie | posted 23-Sep-2009 7:47am Wow Michele! You are doing so good, taking your lunch to work...planning ahead, etc. Those behaviors are what works. The eating between meals is dicey. How about some celery with a little NS pb? Or Laughing Cow? Laughing Cow is good on a plain rice cake. And a big glass of water with it would really help. I know exactly what you mean when you talk about exercise. I really need to do it too. My treadmill is broken and there really isn't a good place in my house to do anything. Ceiling fans and furniture everywhere. Plus, I just can't seem to get started on it. It's frustrating...I stay so busy exercise is always on the back burner. I usually don't even think about it, but I know I need it. I keep thinking one of these days it is going to be a daily activity. When I watch Biggest Loser I WANT to exercise. Hmmmm. I keep thinking I will join the Curves in our small town. I should call them and find ho how much it costs. Debbie, good job on the candy bars. I would have just taken them to the outside trash, but your way worked too. That is exactly what you needed to do with them. And you should feel good and proud about it. Yesterday on Dr Oz there was a 55 year old man who was in such bad condition from his weight. He faces huge challenges ahead of him. I bet he wishes he had thrown out a ton of bad food and not ate it. You chose health and vitality over instant gratification. Your so smart! Yesterday I bought some probiotics. Dr Oz said they help with IBS and your immune system. I could use both. I'm thinking about getting a flu shot on Friday. Anyone else doing that? Today is ironing day and I am way behind on it. Great day ladies, I'll check in later. BTW, last night in my dream I told someone all about NFNS! I guess that means my head is where it should be! |
| Debbie M | posted 23-Sep-2009 8:08am Michele, Why don't you use your Biggest loser tapes as a reward for doing you rebounder. Do it while watching the show. If you stop, the show stops! It is amazing how much time they spend with commercials. Good job planning your food. Connie, I have never gotten a flu shot of any kind. I've been lucky so far but sometime in the future I suppose I'll be sorry. Do you watch movies while ironing? Sometimes I will let my folding plie up and fold it all while watching a movie. Its a lazy thing to do but makes the time go by less painfully. Come on K10 and Bronwyn, Lets nurture ourselves today. Lets all post what we've eaten today at the end of the day. Anyone game? Be honest! So far just coffee with milk for me. |
| Connie | posted 23-Sep-2009 8:21am I do watch tv while ironing...I always hope for a good movie! I am on first cup of coffee with half and half. I'll have another one and call it breakfast. I can't eat in the morning, unless I can't get my coffee my way. A rainy day today...perfect for ironing and cleaning out my closet...again! |
| Debbie M | posted 23-Sep-2009 8:41am Connie, I just love the feel of ironed clothes. I haven't worn anything ironed in so long. My mom used to iron just about everything. My dad's hankies were ironed and she even ironed our jeans. Aren't memories great? I remember watching cartoons and coloring while she was ironing before I even went to school. Whats your favorite preschool memory? |
| Michele | posted 23-Sep-2009 9:30am Debbie M, thanks for the great idea - of course I can watch and rebound at the same time - wish I had thought of it myself! I'll let you know. Connie, thanks for the support. I also have a Curves membership because the nearest one is right on my way home from work. I have discovered that once I get going with an exercise plan, it has to be convenient or I won't do it. Walking, rebounding, Curves are all things that are convenient and I'll do them, where as driving across town to a gym or a pool (love swimming) sound like great ideas, but I know myself and I'll come up with every excuse in the book to not go. Not that I'm doing anythig at this point, but you are all helping me with my motivation. Thank you, thank you!! We are having a seasonal flu vaccination clinic at work in October. I try to get the shot every year. I hate being sick and I'm a terrible patient. Also, my annual physical is in October, so my doctor will give me the shot while I'm there. Ladies, everyone should protect themselves if they aren't allergic to the innoculation. Being healthy isn't just about NFNS, calories, etc. A lot of folks complain that getting the flu shot gives them the flu -- every nurse I've ever talked to has said that is bogus! Maybe the first time you get the shot you might feel a little off, but if you come down with the flu, it's because you already had it in your system. Get protected! I love freshly ironed clothes, too! My mom ironed everything and that's how she taught me. I started with my dad's hankerchiefs and boxer shorts (!) then graduated to slacks, blouses, shirts, etc. Don't do a lot of it now, but when I do, it's very relaxing. My favorite preschool memory? Sitting with my brother and sister on Saturday morning, watching cartoons, eating toast with peanut butter on it! |
| Connie | posted 23-Sep-2009 9:36am Favorite preschool memory? I'm going to have to think about that! I have a terrible memory from childhood. I remember once riding the church bus with my sisters faux fur jacket on. I loved that darn thing and finally I got to wear it. I was so happy. But then the bus ran off the road and I slammed against the seat in front of me and lost my two front teeth. The blood ruined the jacket. But I was very happy before the accident. And I got tons of attention after, so I would have to count it as a happy memory. Michele, is Curves pricey? |
| Michele | posted 23-Sep-2009 10:19am I'm not sure what the monthly fee is nowadays, Connie. I signed up about 5 years ago, so my credit card is charged about $30/month. They've never raised my fee since I joined, which is great. You could call them, but they'll probably want to give you the whole sales pitch before giving you the bottom-line price per month. I think it's worth it. When my husband and I went looking for a treadmill for the house (my hubbie is an outdoor runner in the nice weather and wanted to run in the bad weather too), I heard another customer ask a salesperson, "What's the best exercise you can recommend?" He said, "The one you stick to doing." That was about 10 years ago and I never forgot his answer. Deosn't matter what you do, long as you're moving your body in a healthy way. I meant to tell you earlier, Connie, that when I was reading the past entries, I printed out some of your recipes -- they all look great! Thanks for sharing. |
| K10 | posted 23-Sep-2009 10:20am A preschool memory. Hmm let me see. One is, we found this black cat that purred all the time, at the church I went to nursery school. We had him for a while, but he was gone when we came back from vacation. So sad, his name was Fred. I was under 7 for this one, because my folks were still married, I walked out front with my Poodle Timmy and saw the biggest rat I had ever seen on the grass next to the street. This dead rat turned out to be an opossum. I think our neighbor killed it because he was eating his avocados from his tree. Does anyone have any suggestions about good online schools that my husband could get his bachelors degree in business or business administration from? He just talked to a friend yesterday, in the same industry as my husband and he says the only thing holding him back is his degree. This guy got his Masters in 18 months from an University for $80,000.00. He already had his bachelors obviously. My husband has really wanted a degree for a long time. He took his GED instead of graduating from high school and he really regrets it. We have seen so many kids lately that are "studying" to take their GED and my husband just wants to beat them upside the head for it. Not literally of course. Be back later. Oh, last nights biggest loser was better as far as language goes, but they weren't in the gym as much either. |
| kd66 | posted 23-Sep-2009 10:59am Yeah Me! First of all, I have not had an flour or sugar since Labor Day. However, my weight had not budged from 156.6. I was eating over my calorie limit every day, but still no flour or sugar. Also I finally started exercising 5-6 days a week again after a couple of weeks of 2 times a week. Scale was down to 154.8 this morning. YEAH! DOn't know if it will stay there though. My rings are still tight so I know I am still retaining water and day 50 something of my cycle with nothing. It was finally nice to see the scale drop. That is the best incentive in my opinion. Preschool memory? I remember getting a red Close and Play (you put a record in and it wouldn't play until you closed the lid) and a Barbie Doll cake when I was 4. That and my mother freaking out when our cat brought a mouse to her as a gift. I live in a small town (1700 people) but fortunately we do have an exercise place. It is similar to Curves. I have been doing 8 minutes on the elliptical at 4 mph. Then I do the strength training machines for 10 minutes. Then I do 12 minutes on the elliptical. I walk for 1 min 30 seconds and then run for 30 seconds at a time. I always dread going but once I get started I'm glad I did. Michelle: What is brown rice cereal? Debbie M: Amazing control on the chocolate! Good for you! My food every day up until supper is almost always the same. I try to eat every 2-3 hours. Breakfast: either cereal, steel cut oatmeal w/fruit or eggs w/Canadian bacon and a yogurt Snack: apple and an 80 calorie protein drink Lunch: Can of low sodium green beans and cottage cheese Supper: chicken w/coleslaw or cereal Snack: Popcorn and/or yogurt and/or frozen grapes and/or almonds |
| Michele | posted 23-Sep-2009 11:49am Hi kd66 - Congratulations on moving the scale down! Great job! Brown rice cereal is like Rice Krispies, but made with brown rice and without the sugar (and there may be some flour in the Kellogg's brand as well). I get the cereal in the natural foods section of my grocery store. I like your food plan - simple and satisfying. |
| Debbie M | posted 23-Sep-2009 12:09pm Hoooorray Kd66!!!~ |
| Debbie M | posted 23-Sep-2009 12:26pm This is a bit off topic but I think it kind of goes hand in hand with feeling good about yourself, which contributes towards success in other areas of our lives. At least it does for me. I know some of you have heard me talk about FlyLady before. She is an on-line house keeping mentor. She has a lot of good ideas and a great system for getting and keeping your house clean. So far I have only wished to do her system.(ALthough my sink IS clean) I keep fluttering and am known as one of many Flybabies. I subscribe to her emails but don't always read them. Bronwyn, I know you know what I'm talking about. I think along with doing the NFNS I am going to try to get my house decluttered. It really takes a lot of my focus to look at all the junk around the house. We simply have way to much stuff and its distracting. So I am not only on a quest to get rid of body clutter but to declutter my house too. FlyLady says to do it just 15 minutes at a time. If you are interested in what the heck I am talking about, google FlyLady. Its a pretty cool system. But the key is DOING it. Just like NFNS. You have to do it. I always struggle with the idea that I will keep all the stuff in the garage and have a yard sale, but... I was resently advised to take everything to Good Will or such and get a receipt. What is allowable to deduct on your tax return is usually more than you can get at a yard sale. I know I have a lot I could do without. I think the standard deduction for donations in Indiana is 300.00. Above that you need receipts, so I am going to begin today. Flylady says to get a bag or box and set your timer (15 minutes only) After collecting what will go out, you put it in your trunk or van right away. Then when you are out and about you will already have it with you to donate. Anyone with me? |
| SHERRI | posted 23-Sep-2009 12:40pm Hey gals, it's amazing what a body can do. KD66 - I am just under 200 lbs (yes I said under, finally) - and I am doing a mini triathlon. I never thought I could run or bike (always been a pretty good swimmer), I started walking, then walking with a tiny jog in the middle, then one at the end. Now I jog mostly with a minute walk at each mile. It has taken me two months to get here but I finally feel like a runner. I biked 11 miles of hills this morning. We can do anything if we let ourselves. It is really the mind that gets in the way. My TRI is Sunday - I will be thinking of my NFNS friends all along the way. I have been cheating with the NF - I have been NS. I know it is NFNS for a reason. I need to shift again. Not big helpings but little things here and there. I am not trying to say how great I am with the TRI, I hope it doesn't come off that way. - just amazed at what a 198 lb body can do to get healthier. This isn't me. I'm pretty sure GOD has a hand in this too. Husband is out of town again - but LIFE IS GOOD. I am really grateful for my life today. I love to hear what people eat - it reminds me of other choices I have. I forget about cottage cheese. Making a grocery list now. Trying to think of something fun to make for dinner tonight. Maybe tacos. Have a good day gals! |
| SHERRI | posted 23-Sep-2009 12:47pm Debbie, love the idea - I need to clean out my closet. I have been working from home for years now and still have a closet full of suits. I know there are some people out there who could use a good interview suit. I should bag them and hit goodwill. I will visit flylady and see what it is about. |
| K10 | posted 23-Sep-2009 1:09pm Sherri: There are places you can donate the suits to that use them for women getting back into the work force and don't even have enough money for Goodwill. The one I just googled was Dress for Success. I would try there. Great job to all the ladies that are being successful. My turn is coming I just know it. Right now I am evaluating our expenses and trying to see what we spend money on. Can you say "overwhelmed" (in a Mister Rogers voice of course)? I need to get back to what I was doing. Bye for now. |
| Bronwyn | posted 23-Sep-2009 1:31pm Oh my gosh Debbie we are so on the same wave length. I have a large 3 car garage that has been used as a storage unit forever. We haven't been able to park in it. Monday we started the big clean out. I have tons of containers of rubber maid containers, a huge doll house and on and on. I am having a hard time getting rid of everything and too much of it is making its way back into the house.....Yikes!!!! I so agree with the FLY Lady that you can't clean clutter.....I need to start getting rid of the things I have brought in the house. Lots of stuff has gone to the dump and we are never going to use our garage as a storage unit again. Connie.....your good memory, oh my gosh!!! Michele I wish I could do the rebounder there is so much positive literature on the benefits. I have osteoporosis in my spine and I am worried about the bouncing. I did Curves for about 3 years but it is definitely not recommended for osteoporosis. I liked it.....because I did it but then my knees got too bad to do to many of the machines and I haven't gone for about 3 years. It is affordable and straight fore ward......you go in and do your 30 minutes and that is it. |
| SHERRI | posted 23-Sep-2009 1:46pm I will look for that program locally - thanks. I did that before (with suits that were too small) but it was through my office building drive. Good idea. |
| Debbie M | posted 23-Sep-2009 2:21pm Sherri, I love tacos! You are really doing a great job. Under 2 hundred!!! Terrific! I know that feels good because I was there earlier this year. Bronwyn, Could you call an organization to come and get all your stuff? We have that around here if you have too much to take or things that are to big to take in, they send a truck to pick it up. K10, Great idea for the Dress for Success Org. I have heard of that. 190 today. Down half a pound :o) hehe I told myself I would never be in the 190's again and here I am but not for long. I was very successful last year at this time so I'm sure I am going to lose again. THis time I'm shooting for the 170's and I know I'll get there. Bronwyn, I told my husband about what you said about me being the happiest when on NFNS. And he totally agrees that my depression coincides with consuming sugar. Why did I slip? Only human I guess. But I am learning. Why are thinkgs so hard to part with? |
| Debbie M | posted 23-Sep-2009 2:24pm Bronwyn, Won't it be nice to be able to park in the garage, especially when there is snow on the ground and you don't have to clean it off? How nice for you. |
| K10 | posted 23-Sep-2009 2:32pm How do you make a budget when you don't have enough of it to go around??????? Our cell phone bill is way too high. I need to change that. |
| K10 | posted 23-Sep-2009 2:33pm ***I meant enough money to go around. |
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