Connie
| posted 23-Sep-2009 2:38pm
Break time. Actually, I think I'll finish the ironing on Friday. A good plan I think.
Honestly, the whole church bus incident was not a big deal. I don't even remember crying. Just the girl next to me screaming. I thought it was funny.
Tonight I am making the shrimp grits casserole with chicken instead of shrimp. We can eat off of it for a couple of days.
Decluttering is the best feeling! I'm going to clean out my closet in a while. |
Michele
| posted 23-Sep-2009 4:28pm
Bronwyn, have you checked with a physical therapist or an osteo doctor about the effects of rebounding? Might be worth checking into, unless you already have.
K10, I'm sure there are less expensive phone plans without having to discontinue having a cell phone.
Debbie M, congratulations kiddo!! I really want to be down to 190. Haven't been there in about 3 years now. You're my inspiration!
It's funny that you are all talking about "de-cluttering" and cleaning out stuff. I need to do that as well. Now that we have a house and I'm not moving to a different apartment every two years, it's amazing how much stuff we've collected. One of the guys here at work is collecting items for an organizaiton that helps folks furnish living spaces for themselves for the first time, so I have some great sheets, towels and blankets that they can use. I prefer getting rid of stuff that I know will go to good use and not just end up in another landfill.
Not a bad food day so far. Unfortunately, I did eat 6 mini Hershey bars and wow! my system is SO not happy! That's definitely going to be a reminder the next time I try sugar again. Yuck! Feeling really queasy...
Other than that, I've stuck to my plan, so onward!
Later... |
Debbie M
| posted 23-Sep-2009 6:14pm
Oh Michele,
Thanks for your vote of confidence! I have a daughter Michelle. You are going to be down to that weight in no time. The truth is, time is going to pass anyway so we might as well hunker down and do the work now. Talking about little hershey bars, Halloween candy will be here before we know it. The only thing I have to say about that is TOTAL ABSTINANCE. That is the only way I will be able to get through it. One bar leads to two and two leads to three. Before you know it its way too much and we begin hating ourselves. Well, thats me anyway. How about you guys? What is your plan? Because, when we fail to plan, we plan to fail. We must be strong. :o) |
Connie
| posted 23-Sep-2009 6:54pm
I substituted chicken for the shrimp and we think we like it better. A nice surprise.
I am sooo glad I don't have to mess with Halloween candy. I will leave my porch light off and we will not get any trick or treaters. We haven't had any even with the light on for the past few years even with the light on. I think a lot of people are taking their kids to church parties. Anyway, I wont buy any candy.
I think one of the connections I made about sugar is to eliminate it from my diet because it is not something I want to ingest because of health, not just because of weight. When I look at it like that, ANY amount of sugar is bad. I say this as my son is baking cookies and I'm not going to have any! If I were trying to eat just a little sugar, I'd be a goner.
It looks like cool weather outside. Leaves all over the ground, overcast skies. But it is still quite warm here. I am so ready for chilly weather! |
Debbie M
| posted 23-Sep-2009 7:09pm
Connie, I see a few leaves on the groud too. Still warm though. I wish we could do that with the lights. Just turn them out and stay home but I still have little ones that want to go around the neighborhood with their friends. There were years that I would raid the kids's candy bags after they went to bed. Shame on me. |
Bronwyn
| posted 23-Sep-2009 7:32pm
Debbie true confession here as well.....the candy disappeared at a far quicker pace from what I ate than what they ate. I have always hated halloween......I don't want the candy around for me nor my kids. Anyways no little kids here and our drive way is a 1/4 mile long.....no one usually comes so I don't need to tell my self I better have some just in case like I usually do.
Oh my word....wishing for cooler weather....not me, winter comes way too quickly! I also don't like the long dark nights. As the days get shorter I long for those summer nights when it is light pretty much until 11:00 p.m. at least for a while.
still dejunking here.....about ready to get really brutal with the stuff I toss. |
Connie
| posted 23-Sep-2009 7:33pm
Debbie, I think most every parent raided their kids trick or treat bags! I know I did it all the time...well, my kids would dole it out to me. But I always told them what I wanted. Halloween used to be a huge event at our house. I would always buy a costume pattern and spend about $100 on fabric. I would sew all the month of Oct. and we had the most awesome costumes! My kids will never part with them. I do miss the sewing part. Sewing relaxes me so much. I would make a costume for my friend little girl, but she's too young to participate. Maybe next year. |
K10
| posted 23-Sep-2009 8:13pm
Sometimes what I would do with the candy is buy the kind I don't like. That usually helped me through. We live in a new area so I don't know what will happen here. The girls are going to dress up and participate in the Harvest Festival at church. When my kids were about 2 and 4 they weren't big sweets eaters and they would actually take a bite of something and say yuck and spit it out and then we would throw the rest of the same ones away. My kids would usually still have Halloween candy in a cupboard by the time Valentine's day came around. It isn't that way anymore though.
I know you gals aren't going to agree with this, but I am going to start back to NFNS hardcore, big time on Monday. We have people coming over this weekend and I don't know if we will be going to the apple orchards or what, but I know we are going to BBQ. I am doing my last hurrahs this week. I actually ate cranberry sauce last night because I am going back to NFNS, so I could get that desire out of my mind. I am also going to start walking and maybe doing WII fit again on Monday.
Why does food have to be my drug????? I have accomplished the Pepsi addiction so I know I can do this again. I have been off Pepsi almost 9 months now. Not a single sip.
It is hot and windy. There was a small fire yesterday, 6 or 7 miles away. Fortunately it was taken care of very quickly. I was at Sam's Club and it was 106 degrees when we got on the freeway and when we got home my car said 86 degrees. I am about 25 minutes from Sam's club. I am ready for cold. We have these Santa Ana winds that cause all kinds of problems this time of year and I just am tired of the heat. Our elevation at my house is about 3500 feet above sea level, so we may actually get a little snow. I will be delighted when that happens.
Youngest needs to use the computer, talk to you all later. |
K10
| posted 23-Sep-2009 8:59pm
Fire near my daughters school about 7 miles away. This is really getting annoying. |
Connie
| posted 23-Sep-2009 9:13pm
I stayed true...no cookies for me! I didn't even have a twinge of desire. Today I had an Ezek English muffin with whipped cream cheese (1/2 the fat!) and a little NS added strawberry jelly on top. Darn good! So good, I had two! Easy to fix and filled me up. I had veggies with dinner, so I think I'm covered. Off to work tomorrow. It is always harder to stay NFNS away from home, but I'll take some cashews in case. Sweet dreams all. |
Debbie M
| posted 23-Sep-2009 11:06pm
Connie,
Way to go. Now you are sounding like the Connie we used to know. A true inspiration.
Sorry about the fire K10. I hope it gets under control very quickly. There is enough to worry about in life without that too.
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Debbie M
| posted 24-Sep-2009 8:04am
I had a pre-formed sausage patty this morning. Pretty much a garbage food. Full of fat and who knows what else. But I got a kick out of myself when I flopped it on a rice cake and called it breakfast. heh
Today is payday. A new budget and grocery shopping day! I will do the shopping this time and keep husband from buying all the junk he gravitates towards. He is all about having ready made convenience foods around. Its a catch 22 because even though I like to make things from scratch, I don't always do it. 4 kids to feed? What ever was I thinking?
Have a good monrning all~~ |
Connie
| posted 24-Sep-2009 9:16am
Morning all. Debbie, good for you taking control of the grocery shopping. Prioritize the menu prep and shopping. I don't know about you, but groceries are a HUGE expenditure at my house...I imagine with 4 kids it is an even bigger one at your house. It is the absolute first step in eating right. Do you ever look for new recipes on line? I do it all the time. So many tasty and nutritious recipes out there. Take the time to look for them. My recipe collection is full of NFNS ones now. A while back I threw out the other ones. That makes menu planning so much easier. Do it, it helps.
Great day all. |
Debbie M
| posted 24-Sep-2009 9:33am
Thanks Connie, I will do it. Off to pay the bills. I will come home and make out a menu and then head out to shop after lunch. |
Debbie M
| posted 24-Sep-2009 10:22am
Girls, Can you just imagin yourself 20 pounds thinner by the Holidays? Just think of the Heady Power you would feel. How good your physical and psychological self would feel. Do you want that? |
K10
| posted 24-Sep-2009 10:58am
I just dropped my oldest off at school, where smoke is billowing from the hills behind it. The hills are blackened and I am wondering how many kids will be there today? I was a little ealier than normal and there weren't nearly as many kids. They caught a 16 year boy that they think is the arsonist. I wonder if he went to the high school?
20 pounds by the holidays will be awesome. Why do the holidays have to focus around food???? We should all come up with recipe ideas for substitutes for our holiday favorites. We should also list things that we make on a regular basis that are NFNS and if someone wants the recipe include it on here or tell where we can find it. I know there are recipes on here, but they are so far back now, I think they will be hard to find.
I am going to put something in the crock-pot for dinner. Have a great day you all. |
Bronwyn
| posted 24-Sep-2009 12:16pm
K10 I can see why you want the weather to cool off......what a constant stress with the fires. We are having yet another incredible day here.....hot!!!
Okay dejunking advise,,,,,how much of the zillion rubbermaid containers of toys do you keep for grandchildren? What about the enormous doll house for in case I have a granddaughter some day........how do you get rid of stuff. I know I will donate it but still how do you just get rid of all these great things that grandchildren some day may enjoy.
Yes, I want to lose 20 lbs. by the holidays. I will have to count calories to do that and I am struggling to get into the calorie counting mode.....it seems so stressful and like so much work. I read that eating eggs every morning really cuts down on cravings.....don't love eggs. |
Debbie M
| posted 24-Sep-2009 12:40pm
My mom had a bunch of new electronic toys in a (single) toybox under the stairs. There were also so some blocks and ball and dolls. The doll house does seem like a keeper.
Chances are if you can't tell me whats in the box with the lid on, then you don't really need it.
Less is more, just like my booty. |
Michele
| posted 24-Sep-2009 12:57pm
K10, so sorry you have to deal with the threat of fires! My sister-in-law lives in San Diego and she had her bags packed last year when the fires were almost at her back door. I'll remember you and your family in my prayers tonite.
Bronwyn, I think that different foods work differently on people's appetites. Eggs, which I love, don't help me at all. But, eating a big, juicy, crunchy garlic-y pickle does reduce my cravings for sweets. Don't know why. I read it somewhere once a long time ago and it does seem to work for me.
Debbie M, twenty pounds by Christmas would be very cool - it would be a pleasure to face January 1, 2010 with my commitment already intact and my food plan just something I do as automatically as brushing my teeth. Planning your menus before you grocery shop, creating a list and carrying a pen to cross items off as you go around the store all seem to help me buy only what we need, not what I want.
Connie, I love your snack ideas. I think I'll add rice cakes to the grocery list for Saturday. I'm glad you're making progress on getting back into the groove. What I think is so great is that you caught yourself before you went too far and too fast down that slippery slope of F & S.
I'm probably going to have to change my strategy to smaller baby steps on staying NFNS. I was doing so well for awhile and then I allowed myself a slice of birthday cake at a family party and it was downhill from there! F & S as as addictive as alcohol and drugs are to other folks. So my strategy will be to stay NFNS one meal at a time, one snack at a time, and even 1 hour at a time if I have to. I did it before, so I know I can do it again.
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SHERRI
| posted 24-Sep-2009 1:21pm
wow - everyone is so possitive, so fun to read. I made the shrimp and grits last night my kids LOVED it, even asked for more. Definately a keeper. Not sure of the calorie's per serving, 2 cups is a lot of cheese. But certainly yummy - thanks for the recipe.
Last day of big training, ran 2 1/2 miles and swam 15 laps (30 lengths). Tomorrow I just go for a walk and Saturday is just a rest day. I have to admitt I am more nervous than I thought I'd be. I'll be kinda glad when this is over, consuming a lot of my thoughts.
I find when I do the straight NFNS - all is better. There is no mind games, no "just one"'s, no just today - it makes choices easier, for me anyway. Michele, I'm glad you've joined us. Did you say you work in the financial world? Not BofA by any chance? I am down to 197. Eagar for the 80's. Want to come up with a goal for after the TRI - goals keep me exercising. If I know I have a race to do, I will get out there and try to run. Maybe I will pick one with my husband.
Tonight, I am making baked Broccoli Frittata for dinner. My kids love broccoli (I know it's strange) - it seems like one of those all in one dinners. Protein, veggies, dairy all in one. I'll let you know how well it is recieved.
Connie, I will add the rice cakes to my list too. Never really tried them. Got cottage cheese yesterday - had that for breakfast with some strawberries - it was yummy.
I'm down on the 20 lbs. by Christmas thing. Staying on the path through the holidays is key and feels so good come January fist - that you don't have the resolution to lose weight (again). I allow myself two days of holiday eating during the holidays - I pick them depending on party plans etc. I've learned not to pick my party (I never get a chance to eat). |
Bronwyn
| posted 24-Sep-2009 1:31pm
I had 2 eggs poached in salsa and topped with some grated cheese and handful of grapes. I would of liked to have toast with the egg but only have raisin Ezekial and that didn't seem right. It was okay. |
Debbie M
| posted 24-Sep-2009 1:35pm
Watch out for the flavored rice cakes, most have sugar. The lightly salted ones are sugar free. |
Debbie M
| posted 24-Sep-2009 2:05pm
I just had a huge wake up call. My Mom just got back from the Doc. He said she has high blood pressure. Her mother and Father both have it. Well, her father had it and died early because of it. So he told her to lose weight and not eat salt. She just lost 20 pounds and does not eat salt. So if it dosn't come down with losing more weight and quitting smoking, (she is so addicted) then she will have to go on high blood pressure medication. He said it was inherited. So that makes me on gard for myself. I have flirted with boarder line numbers already. This information just makes it all the more important, health wise, that I get to my ideal weight and stick to it. Looking good is nice but actually living is more important. heh |
K10
| posted 24-Sep-2009 4:18pm
Thank you everyone for your concern regarding the fires. I am so done with them.
Where is the shrimp and grits recipe from? Is it on here or on a recipe site?
Sherri: I hope you have a great race and I am so excited to hear how you do. I need to shoot for something like that.
Debbie: I hope your mom can get over her addiction to cigarettes. They cost so much money in California I don't know how anyone can afford it. I was behind someone at the grocery store and he paid just over 5 dollars for a pack of GPC cigarettes. I think those are generic.
Twenty pounds will be so awesome, ten would be cool too, but I really want to shoot for 20 pounds to start off 2010 in a different size. Kind of interesting that 2010 starts with 20 and ends with 10 and I just mentioned that 20 or 10 will be good.
Today I was thinking about how I am starting back on NFNS on Monday and I remembered that next weekend is my women's retreat. I can't keep changing days, so I am going to still start on Monday and use the heady power I usually have in the beginning of eating differently and if I can make it through that weekend NFNS I can do anything.
I wonder if the eggs they use at hotel breakfasts have flour in them? I will just the best I can when I am there. They may have oatmeal too.
I will talk to you all later.
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Bronwyn
| posted 24-Sep-2009 4:49pm
okay now.....2 brown rice cakes, almond butter and banana
need to get some veggies in there
drinking water
how you girls doing????? |
Bronwyn
| posted 24-Sep-2009 4:50pm
hey Debbie google....walnuts and high blood pressure....you may want to incorporate some walnuts into your diet!!! |
Bronwyn
| posted 24-Sep-2009 4:53pm
K10....there is never a perfect time to start....ever....there are always things that stand in the way!!! I have done too much of the eating certain things to prepare for a diet where I can't eat those taboo items....my experience is that it did not help. It is like you have to jump in and start to swim. I can rationalize that well.....I should eat my favourite chocolate today and tomorrow whatever and then start on Saturday. Eating chocolate to prepare for dieting is like taking a shower and rolling in the dirt  |
Bronwyn
| posted 24-Sep-2009 5:04pm
A little distracted at the moment need to get back to de-junking but check out his recipe.....I am going to try it as soon as I go grocery shopping:
Spaghetti with Tomato-Sauce
Take two small zucchini and grade them with spiralizer to long curly noodles, or with a regular grater to the full lenght of the zucchini, to make the spaghetti
Put little bit of salt on them and let sit for a while - they will release excess water.
Sauce:
3 big fresh tomatoes
handfull of sundried tomatoes
1/2 red onion
1 clove garlic
dash of raw apple cider vinegar
1/2 handfull of raisin
1/2 handfull of fresh basil
1 spoon of virgin olive oil
sea salt to taste
Blend all ingredients in a food processor. The mixture can stay chunky. Adjust the amounts of the ingredients to taste. The sauce should be kind of thick - to make it thicker, add more sundried tomatoes to the mixture and blend.
Serve the sauce over the zucchini spaghetti. Yields 3 servings.
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Connie
| posted 24-Sep-2009 7:50pm
K10, I don't know if I want to give you a hug or squeeze your neck! And I mean that in the nicest possible way. I agree there will always be times when staying NFNS is a challenge, but if we can't figure out a way around it, we never get started. I know, I have fell off the wagon myself. But really only when I have been unable to stay NFNS for days at a time. And that was after I dropped 40+ pounds. In the beginning, I went to a wedding and stayed NFNS. I made sure I had food in my purse for when I was away from the house. It can be done. I have been doing this for over a year and I am still down 40 pounds, give or take a few. Still a size 10. I guess what I'm trying to say is I got started and I stayed strong until I could relax a little. I really want the weight loss for you, and Debbie, and Bronwyn, and everyone else too. Get mad at the body your in and make a lasting change. It is sooooo great on the thin side.
Did anyone catch Dr Oz's show today? I am really loving that show. Today he talked about how our taste buds are related to our weight. The more taste buds you have the more sensitive you are to taste. Sour, spicy, salty, etc are too pronounced to people with a lot of taste buds so they end up being picky about food and tend to be smaller. People with the least amount of taste buds can eat anything and without being aware, are constantly looking for "enough" flavor in their foods. They tend to overeat and are overweight. Well, wow! Who'd a thunk it! He also had a health drink that I want to try.
I posted the Shrimp and Grits recipe on Sept 12th. Yesterday I used chicken instead of shrimp. I omitted the seafood seasoning and added some garlic and onion powder. It was really good. Everyone I've given the recipe to has loved it. We can only go so far with adapting our old recipes. Without getting some new ones, we will get bored. Debbie, take the time and fix some good stuff. Fresh onion and garlic are wonderful. WE WILL GET EXACTLY OUT OF THIS PLAN WHAT WE PUT INTO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
20 pounds by Christmas would be the best gift you could give yourself! Ok, I'm off my soapbox...love you guys!
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K10
| posted 24-Sep-2009 8:42pm
Connie: Feel free to squeeze my neck while you hug me. :) I am going totally NFNS on Monday September 28th, 2009 no matter what. What is exciting about that is I am going to spend my last month of being 39 totally NFNS. I know I can do it, because I have before. I know I have said I am going to start up again too, but I totally mean it and no going back now. I have to for me and my family.
I so appreciate this board, we help each other through thick and thin, literally. I am going to try that grits recipe. Don't think I am weird, but what do grits taste like? I have never had them. I had been such a texture person my whole life that I have never tried them. I am getting better about that. I have had polenta are they similar?
I will post my weight on Monday as well and I will be on my way to losing weight again. I don't know how often I will weigh since that is such a head trip for me. We can do it ladies.
Take care. |
Connie
| posted 24-Sep-2009 8:52pm
K10, you said it perfectly!!! I do want to squeeze your neck while hugging you! Thank you for making me smile. I am a northern girl at heart, so grits are totally foreign to me. But this recipe has so much cheese in it, you don't really taste the grits. I think you'll like it. |
Connie
| posted 24-Sep-2009 8:52pm
Next time I make it, I'll try low fat cheese. |
SHERRI
| posted 25-Sep-2009 8:05am
K10 - good for you, taking a stand. I have been on those retreats with the "treat table" - and have done it when I was NFNS. I brought a bag of apples and cheese sticks, if there is some special NFNS you like (popcorn) or something bring it. You can still treat at treat time but not feel badly about it later. YOU CAN DO IT. I think making it through times like these is what gives us our strength. Builds our character. Sometimes I just tell myselft I'm not going to have it today, maybe I'll have it another time. Something about now feeling like its not "forever" - althought I do feel like it's a lifestyle change - doesn't make it as dramatic for me.
had plain yogurt with banana this a.m for breakfast. I love Fridays. I am going on a "date" with my son to go watch my nephew play guitar with is "school of rock" band. Should be fun. We have a football, teeball and softball game tomorrow morning. Then I pick up my packet for Sunday. I am feeling ready for this girls. Nervous but ready. |
SHERRI
| posted 25-Sep-2009 8:08am
oh.. right I forgot. I am a Northern girl living in the south - so grits were pretty foreign to me too. Until my sister made me order Shrimp and Grits at a restaurant - and OH MY GOSH - so fattening the way they made them but they melted in my mouth. Grits is like a ground corn almost in texture - ground grains - very fine. But add cheese and some bacon? Yum. The recipe was good. Try it. They are cheap too. I might even start having them for breakfast (minus the cheese) - maybe a little butter :0) - once in a while.
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Connie
| posted 25-Sep-2009 8:57am
Sherri, I am so amazed by you! You have worked so hard preparing for this race and you will be so thrilled when you complete it. It does take constant commitment to training (just like it takes constant commitment to staying NFNS) to get the outcome you want. I can't wait to hear how it goes. The recipe I use does call for 6 slices of bacon. I think they could be omitted if someone didn't want the extra fat and calories. The cheese is a lot, but omg! What a great tasting casserole.
Babysitting this morning. Really didn't sleep well last night. Yesterday on the "teaser" for the local news they said the health department rated a restaurant in our little town and it received the lowest score they ever issued! It was on the late news and I missed it. I don't eat out much but I am trying to find it on line this morning! News I can use. Ok, I've decided to get my hair cut. I need a ton of shaping, maybe shorter in the back, sort of stacked, but keeping the front longish? We'll see.
Great NFNS day all. |
Bronwyn
| posted 25-Sep-2009 9:12am
Connie I haven't been able to fall asleep yet.....7:12 here,,,,,may lie down for an hour or so....later!!! |
Debbie M
| posted 25-Sep-2009 9:25am
I think I have one taste bud.
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SHERRI
| posted 25-Sep-2009 9:37am
I must have a million - and I need a haircut too! Keeping the ponytail for the race, but anxious to get it cut too. Problem with the ponytail length - I ALWAYS wear it in a ponytial. I am becoming a frumpy mom. |
Connie
| posted 25-Sep-2009 11:09am
Bronwyn...good grief! Girl, PLEASE get yourself some hormones! Did you know the study that was done that produced all the "scary" side effects of HRT was totally flawed? All the participants were over 70 with existing health problems. HRT is a safe option for most of the population. Please talk to your doctor about it. It can help you RECLAIM your life. You have completely forgooten what it feels like to be rested. You can't imagine how good you can feel. Do it for yourself and your family.
I have a million taste buds too. Sherri, my idea for a haircut is to put my hair in a ponytail at the nape of my neck and tell my hairdresser to add a couple of inches and then cut away. A little shaping will be involved, but I will still be able to put it in a pony tail and have some styling options as well. I'll let you know how it comes out. Maybe next week I can get an appointment.
Change of plans for today, I'll be cooking for my MIL and spending some time with her. I don't think she's doing too well. I canceled babysitting this morning, maybe I'll babysit this afternoon. Not a good day for it. We'll see. Off to MIL's. Later gang. |
Bronwyn
| posted 25-Sep-2009 5:16pm
I actually had 2 or 3 reasonable nights this week and then a couple of stupid nights.....no sleep. I hate how lacking in energy I am today. I did sleep 2 or 3 hours this a.m. but, it just isn't enough.
It is my grandson's birthday today......oh my word I can't believe he is a year already.....what a cutie.
Maybe my problem is I don't have any taste buds at all and so I have to keep eating trying to get the flavour? Hey Connie what was the health drink on Dr. Oz that you want to try.....did he give a recipe?
I am slowly getting back into NFNS........ mostly getting back into making food. I have been off cooking for the last part of summer and I find I eat better when I start to cook more. I have decided to set my goal at 15 lbs. by Christmas.....20 would be nice and 60 would be perfect but you know how slowly I lose and I don't want to be disappointed.
I read someting interesting that I thought made a lot of sense. We have talked about metabolism.....this article said the best way to jump start your metabolism is to learn to only eat when you are hungry. If you are eating for any reason other than hunger than it will be stored as fat. Eating when you are hungry revs your metabolism. |
K10
| posted 25-Sep-2009 5:38pm
Bronwyn: Sorry about the lack of sleep, that is frustrating. We really should only eat when we are hungry and stop when satisfied. We need to really pay attention to what we are feeling when we decide to eat. I think we are all so used to looking at the clock and thinking, "oh, it's time to eat." I always say, "I didn't get fat just eating when I was hungry."
Gotta go, talk to you later. |
Connie
| posted 25-Sep-2009 8:11pm
What a day. I went out to MIL's and she was pretty put of it. Confused, weak, etc. I soon realized she hasn't been eating or taking her meds. She was fine on Tuesday. It is amazing how fast she can go down. I made her eat something and take her meds. That took about 3 hours. She finally started waking up and conversing normally. I kept telling her if she didn't eat she would have to go back to the hospital. Husband got there around 1, I went grocery shopping. I made her dinner. Meatloaf and sour cream mashed potatoes. She liked it and then told my husband I was bossy and nagged her all morning!!!!!!! Ok, that's kind of funny, but she was so out of it when I got there. My sister just called, my mom is in the hospital. She is incoherent. No idea why. They are sending her to a bigger hospital with a neurologist. My plate feels full. I want to go to my mom, but I can't leave my MIL. My mom has 4 daughters near by and two not too far. My MIL has us. My sister is going to call with an update. Prayers please. |
Debbie M
| posted 25-Sep-2009 9:29pm
Connie, How far away is your Mother? Can you leave your husband with you MIL and go to your mother? I think you should if you can. |
K10
| posted 26-Sep-2009 1:36am
Connie: So sorry about what is happening with your family. I will keep you in my prayers. |
Connie
| posted 26-Sep-2009 8:00am
Morning. Slept terribly last night, but I did get some sleep. When I woke up this morning, I couldn't go back to sleep. I wish I could have. My butt will be dragging all day now. No one called me last night so I guess there is no news about my mom. One family member said it sounds like she had a stroke. I'll be surfing on line to get as much info on that today as possible. Last night I laid in bed and began to feel anxious.
Mom is 700 miles away. I will go to her if I'm needed, but right now I'm staying here. Sometimes when all of us girls show up at the hospital we overwhelm them. We take shifts so our family member isn't alone. But it's too soon to for me to be thinking about that. Last night my MIL called to thank me for dinner. She sounded so much better. We are going to have to check on her daily. Me, M-F...husband on the weekends. It is going to be a chore but what else can we do.
We have enough left overs in the house for me to skip cooking today. I'm going to try and take it easy. |
Connie
| posted 26-Sep-2009 11:08am
Looks like maybe it wasn't a stroke. Her blood pressure was 200 over something. She responded to pain meds and it came down a little last night. They worked on lowering it more during the night. This morning she opened her eyes and knew her first name, not her last name. Lot's of tests today for her today. |
Michele
| posted 26-Sep-2009 12:04pm
Hi Connie - I'm sorry for both mother events happening at the same time - when it rains, it pours. Your MIL is very blessed to have you and your husband nearby. Funny how moms get cranky once they start feeling better. I'm sure your sisters would let you know if it's vital that you go see your mom. Mine is about 30 miles away, so I can't imagine what the 700 must feel like. I call her every morning around the same time just for a quick 5-10 minute conversation. She's 80 and lives alone, so I like to hear her voice and gauge how she's doing. The role reversal is very strange. You and your family are in my prayers.
SHERRI, good luck in the race. Let us know how you did.
K10, we can do this, girl! If you determined to start Monday, keep that focus. I'm right in there with you.
Bronwyn, I agree with Connie. Go see your doctor and get some help! One of the things I read over and over again is that lack of quality sleep will make weight loss more difficult. Since you're already experiencing a tough time losing, try to eliminate the things that you can control. And you KNOW you can do NSNF - you've done it before and gosh, you have all this great knowledge about the science of eating, etc. Get thee to thy OB-GYN or regular doctor! LOL!
Debbie, I agree with you - I must also only have one taste bud! LOL!
We had a retirement party yesterday for one of the senior officers at work. It was hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers, lots of salads, side dishes and desserts. I did pretty well. I can't eat veggie burgers, so I had a hamburger with no bread, salad, a small scoop of potato salad, some fresh fruit salad, a few nacho chips, and drank water. Even tho I stayed NFNS, I was SO full that I skipped dinner last night. Had my regular breakfast this morning, and I'm getting started on my day.
Have a great weekend all! |
Connie
| posted 26-Sep-2009 2:13pm
Mom is doing better. She is speaking a little. They are still trying to lower her blood pressure, it is already much better. A cat scan showed some swelling of the brain. Hopefully that will go away too. Fingers are crossed! |
Bronwyn
| posted 26-Sep-2009 5:45pm
Sorry Connie you really have a lot to deal with at the moment. I am sure even though your Mother is making some improvements that you would like to be there. Does your MIL have daughters, I think it would be expected that one of them come so you could go see your Mum.
I have had a thought for a while that I need to make some changes, some new commitments to my health. I have decided to follow the eating plans in Rick Gallops G.I. diet books. I have all of his books and I need to be more structured. I notice there are days I get very few vegetables in even when I am eating NFNS because I am not planning. It is so easy to eat NFNS and still not eat balanced.....so I am going to work on better balance. He doesn't allow sugar and I am opposed to how much Splenda he does use. I think neither are good.,,,,real sugar or artifical sugar. He has food all listed in traffic light colours.....eat only green! Overall if you overeat green food you still wont' lose weight....the bottom line is calories and balance helps to cut cravings.
Hope you are all doing well. |
Connie
| posted 26-Sep-2009 6:00pm
My mom is still improving. She is still in intensive care, but holding her own. My MIL does have a daughter, but she wont come back here unless it's a grave situation. Or something like that. She was just here 3 weeks ago. Those two don't always get along.
Bronwyn, (and Debbie) I think meal planning should be your jobs. Full time jobs. Get up, get dressed ad go to work at the table planning what you will be eating. Maybe it would be more of a part time job. Eating green is smart. I wish it were the spring for all the fresh vegetables you could get. But whatever, you can eat better and feel the difference. |
Anonymous
| posted 26-Sep-2009 9:23pm
Connie, You are right. THere is no reason we can't have a plan at all times. I am very low on recipies. I need to get moore organized a find more diversity. |
Anonymous
| posted 26-Sep-2009 10:55pm
Been trying to catch up on reading all the posts. I have been having fun driving the new car around and having people comment on it. i think they mostly like the red color. I went to a conference today and heard Candace Cameron Bure, DJ from Full House speak. She talked about reading"The Way of the Master". Has anyone read it.? |
Hilda
| posted 26-Sep-2009 10:56pm
That was me. I too have fallen off the wagon. Am weighing in the morning and getting back on track! |
Hilda
| posted 26-Sep-2009 11:13pm
I too need to go grocery shopping tomorrow. Back to my original list of supplies. 4 can soup! Progresso garden vegetable soup, black beans drained, diced tomatoes, mixed vegetables. |
K10
| posted 27-Sep-2009 2:57am
Hi everyone. Connie you are in my prayers. We had a really nice visit with the young men from our old church. We all seem to enjoy getting together. Who would think that now adays guys who are 19, 20 and 24 would drive an hour and a half just to visit with us. They seem to really miss us too.
We went to the apple orchard buy our house and bought some fresh pressed apple cider, it tastes just like biting into an apple. What is nice is it has no sugar added. Yummy.
I hope the insomniacs can get some sleep tonight. Take care everyone. |
Connie
| posted 27-Sep-2009 9:06am
Morning ladies. Well, it feels like it's finally here...fall weather. The rain has stopped and the temps have cooled. I'm on my porch with my coffee. It's 60 out and smells fresh and wonderful. Love it!
Hilda, it is so good to hear from you!!!! When we were traveling to MI for the wedding we would occasionally see a shiny red car. I always thought "maybe that's Hilda." The shinier the car, the more sports like it was.
Wow, we have all slipped a bit! But, it has been a more than a year since I started NFNS, so I'm assuming about that much time for everyone else as well. Are you down from where you started? Not from your lowest weight, just from where you started. If you are, you are a success. Without NFNS, you probably would have been up a few pounds from where you started. If you can do that over and over year after year, you will be much healthier than you would have been otherwise. So, "cheers" to you if your down. If your not down, it is because you have not been able to stick to the plan for any length of time. That's a conversation you will have to have with yourself.
Debbie, yesterday I read that alcohol is a real diet buster. Thought I'd throw that out there. The same article said people with fewer taste buds eat more. It was a Harvard Medical School info sheet.
Last night I went with husband to MIL's and she is much better. Then when I got home I found out my mom I still doing well. I went to bed so relaxed and peaceful. Could have slept better, but thankful for my blessings. Great morning all. |
Hilda
| posted 27-Sep-2009 10:50am
I weighed 182 on the same scales that I have been using all along and I started at 194. I think the lowest I had gotten was 174. I have been hovering at 178 for a while and since my birthday I have "celebrated" with too many baddies, I can't call them goodies, because they are bad for my health. I could have easily left them alone, but made the bad choice to indulge. Not sure why. Now I am repenting and back on the right path to health. Water is going to be a big thing. I had been heavy on the diet soda and no water. My clothes still fit, but I feel like my face is blown up. |
K10
| posted 27-Sep-2009 11:09am
Tomorrow is the beginning of NFNS for me again. I am looking forward to weighing tomorrow and being on my way to better health.
Connie: I am less than I was in January, I will post that tomorrow.
Hilda: I started at 194 too, I will let you know what I weigh tomorrow.
My BIL has moved in and he wants to lose weight too, so I will have a walking buddy maybe. I plan on starting to walk tomorrow as well. I have lots of frozen meats in the fridge. Salmon, chicken, beef. I am going to have to come up with some recipes. We will probably grill the salmon.
Better get ready for church. Have a great day ladies.
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Connie
| posted 27-Sep-2009 7:01pm
MIL had a rough morning. She had a huge "accident" this morning. Husband was there to clean it up. Too much fruit we think. Then, a smaller one this afternoon. My turn to do some clean up. I'm calling a contact person tomorrow to see about home health care. It's time.
My mom is still in the ICU. Her blood pressure is back above 200. They think something else is going on. More tests.
I've stayed NFNS. |
K10
| posted 27-Sep-2009 10:21pm
Connie: Sorry about the rough day. I hope they can figure out what is going on with your mom soon. I hope you can find some good home health care too.
Good job staying NFNS through all of this. I will be praying. |
Hilda
| posted 27-Sep-2009 11:19pm
I have had a successful day. Went to the grocery store and canned chicken in water was 5 cans for $5. Planning some chicken salad. Bought some apples, bananas, sugar free jello, yogurt, baby carrots.
Sorry to hear all the problems with the parents. I am in year 4 of taking care of my mom in her home. My 2 sisters each have her 30 hours per week and I have her the rest of the time. Call your local Senior Agency on Aging to see if you can get help with pads, diapers, wet ones, mattress pads, etc. There is money there to provide items for people being cared for at home. |
K10
| posted 28-Sep-2009 9:26am
Hi Ladies:
Today is the day. In January I weighed 194. June 10th was my lowest weight of 174.5. My average has been about 176-177. This morning I weighed 181.2. I have a friend who just lost 20 pounds in 12 or 13 weeks which is the amount of time until December 28th. I don't know if I will weigh at all during this time, but Hubby, Oldest and my BIL are on track starting today. I will start walking today as well.
Youngest has her MRI today. Hopefully nothing is wrong in her brain or they will see that it is an ear, nose, throat problem. I hope she does ok in that machine.
Talk to you all later. |
Connie
| posted 28-Sep-2009 10:17am
Morning all. Debbie and Bronwyn, WHERE ARE YOU? You both have been absent too long. So now we are starting to worry about you guys.
148.8 this morning. I was really hoping it was 150 or less. I am up 5 ponds from my lowest, but it feels like 10 pounds. It really shows in my clothes. In my thighs of course. So far, everyone is down from their starting point. That is wonderful! We all get to be proud about that. Now if we really commit to this plan, more weight loss should be in store for us. I'll be happy to lose my 5 extra pounds. K10, don't put too much expectation in super quick weight loss. Slow and steady is the key to weight loss.
Tons to do today. I'll check in later. |
Connie
| posted 28-Sep-2009 10:19am
Oops! I forgot to add, K10, good luck with the MRI. Let us know how it goes. |
Anonymous
| posted 28-Sep-2009 12:29pm
Hi y'all. (I'm here Connie) It's Monday. Monday, Monday, Monday. I am feeling super fat today. I really did yesterday when I let my sister take me to a wine tasting event. We tried 14 different wines and they served us cheese, chackers and a chocolate. I totally indulged. Today I am beside myself. I have some naughty things laready. What is my problem? Of course I go through the typical psychological head games on myself that we are all too familiar with. My knee jerk first thought is I will start tomorrow. But, I am not starting tomorrow I am just going to jump in where I am, right here and right now. My next food choice will be a good one. That is all I can do. I'm wishing you all a very happy and successful day today. I have to remember the saying, Let go and let God.
Bronzy baby, Where are you? |
Debbie M.
| posted 28-Sep-2009 1:11pm
That was me, Debbie. :O) |
Connie
| posted 28-Sep-2009 1:44pm
Debbie...how could you? Ha ha! Getting back on track is going to feel soooooo good. It will make you feel powerful and in control again. Do it.
I get to my MIL's house and she had fallen, not hurt, and on the floor for 2 hours. She in moving in with us. I can do this. |
Debbie M.
| posted 28-Sep-2009 1:58pm
Oh Connie, Moving in with you!!! Bless your heart. It is the right thing to do. |
K10
| posted 28-Sep-2009 2:06pm
Connie: It may actually be easier to have her right there. You are a great daughter to your MIL and your mom. How is your mom?
I am ok with not losing weight quickly, I would much rather lose it slow and steady than quickly only to gain it the same way. I wasn't too surprised by my gain, I could totally feel it. I will have so many pants if I get into a 14. I have a lot of hand-me-downs from friends. I will just need to get shirts.
Have any of you made stuffing with Ezekiel bread? I would think it would work. I have a really good stuffing recipe with pine nuts in it. I am going to try to make some Ezekiel stuffing this Thanksgiving. I love pumpkins, so I think I will make a pumpkin cheese cake without crust and use Splenda or Truvia to sweeten it. Other than that I think I can handle the holidays. I figure if I really want a cookie or something I will use the Nikki's Cookies recipe.
Have a good day all. |
K10
| posted 28-Sep-2009 2:07pm
The MRI went fine, we will probably here about the results in a week. |
Debbie M.
| posted 28-Sep-2009 8:09pm
I hope you get results sooner than that. I am not good at waiting for things like that. |
K10
| posted 28-Sep-2009 11:01pm
Debbie: I am not either. I hope he said it would take longer than it really will. |
Hilda
| posted 29-Sep-2009 1:06am
K10, it is so weird that we are at the same starting weight, lowest weight and current weight. I am 5'4". How tall are you?
2nd day of success. Puffed cereal, banana, chicken salad on Ezekiel bread, sliced pineapple in sugar free black cherry jello, cottage cheese and tomato with black pepper, popcorn, diet-rite cherry cola, Jasmine hot tea, coffee, water. |
Hilda
| posted 29-Sep-2009 1:16am
Forgot, I also had a serving of Italian green beans and sliced white potato.
I am trying to get my immune system strong. I will not take that swine flu shot. Teach your kids not to touch their eyes, nose or mouth. Sing Happy Birthday twice while washing hands.
Connie, you can do this. Pray to be annointed to do it. |
K10
| posted 29-Sep-2009 1:20am
Hilda: I am 5 feet tall. You have 4 inches on me. I am comfortable in a size 18 pants, a rare 16. I was getting into a comfortablish 16. The hand-me-down pants I have are pretty much 14's and 16's. I have small, medium and large 14's and 16's. There is a real difference between womens and regular sizes. I wear an XL in shirts pretty much, but I don't dry my new ones. I have been able to wear the 18's I started in the whole time from 194-174, but they were definitely getting too big.
We watched House and Lie to Me tonight. I really like these shows.
I was NFNS all day. For dinner I made salmon,corn on the cob and quinoa with onions, mushrooms and garlic. My husband has had some bathroom issues for an hour or so now and I am wondering if the fish is the reason. His brother has had some issues too. One of the packages of fish smelled a little different than the other, not bad, just different. I don't think I will be eating left-overs. Dinner sure tasted good though.
Have a good night ladies. |
Debbie M.
| posted 29-Sep-2009 2:17am
I'm 5'5" |
Bronwyn
| posted 29-Sep-2009 3:37am
I am not going to be on the computer much at all this week. My husband is using this computer for design drawings. Anyways in my newsletter from "The Lady of WEight loss"....you know forgive yourself and move on she had this item today:
The big question for this week. Who wants to join with me on a 'White-Out?' Dr. Andrew Weil was on Larry King. People were calling in and asking, "Does watermelon juice make you lose weight?" "Does cantaloupe make you lose weight?" Dr. Weil said, "If you want to lose weight, cut out white sugar and white flour." I went through my cabinets and tossed everything 'white.' It's been 5 days now, and I have noticed that I am not craving anything sweet. Are you in? Write me!
Sound like what we are trying to do, eh????
Connie can you get some help in to help you with your MIL? Maybe she could go part time to her daughter's as well.
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SHERRI
| posted 29-Sep-2009 9:15am
I am going to go see Dr. Weil tonight at a local college! How funny. I have been reading his books for years. I think he is one of the few who make sense - not gimmicky - just real. THat is where I get my no hydrogenated oils rule.
My race is OVER! I finished! I finished 15 out of 58 in the Athena group (150 + lbs) and 400th out of 758 overall. It was good. I was happy I did it. My family was there to cheer me on.. which meant everything. I even got teary when I saw them. I want to do it again. It was really fun training in three different areas.
K10, good news on the MRI - if they saw something serious they would have told you that day. They say a week - but the techs know if they see something bad to alert the doctors.
Need a new goal to keep me focused and on a workout schedule. Otherwise I'll put it off.
Have a good day ladies. |
K10
| posted 29-Sep-2009 9:58am
Awesome job Sherri. Way to go. I need to make a goal in regards to walking for an event. I should look on line for that.
Bronwyn: We will miss hearing from you, but that is good Hubby is working on designs. I am letting my youngest finish her whole wheat bread that is soft, which means it has the ever so nutritious high fructose corn syrup in it. Why, I don't know.
Talk to you all later. |
Debbie M.
| posted 29-Sep-2009 10:24am
Super job Sherri.
On the Dr. Oz show today he said we are suppose to get 40 percent of our calories from good carbs. I was surprised it is so high. What are some good carbs. Potatos, yams, brown rice, nuts, beans, 100% juice, etc. What else? |
Debbie M.
| posted 29-Sep-2009 10:26am
Sherri, Were you sore after your race? |
Debbie M.
| posted 29-Sep-2009 10:34am
At 8 a.m. I had some coffe with milk, greek yogurt with slivered blanched almonds.
At 10:00 I had two eggs and two toasted ezekiel cinamon raisin breads, and 4 oz OJ.
Now 10:30 another cup of coffee and all I can think of is going back into the kitchen for something else to eat. What is with me?
I think it might be emotional eating that I want to do. I need to get busy and do my house work as there is soooo much to do. I am not eating anything else until 12:30!!!!!!!!!! |
SHERRI
| posted 29-Sep-2009 10:44am
no - I wasn't sore
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Connie
| posted 29-Sep-2009 12:25pm
Congrats Sherri! You are the bomb! Your are a lean, mean, achieving machine! Be proud, tell everyone! You will certainly benefit from another goal. I hope you've met a lot of people with similar interests during your training and event. Buddies can keep you going.
Take care Bronwyn. We will miss you. Good job on the cabinet clearing. We should all have done that by now.
Debbie, google "good carbs." What did we do before google! Drink some water, snack on some celery. Eat a small serving of protein.
MIL is sleeping. She had a bad night. She still has the runs, but I think it is going to get better. We bought some diapers for her today. This morning she told me she feels safe. At some point today I have to get her in the tub and bath her. She just wants to sleep all the time. |
Michele
| posted 29-Sep-2009 4:10pm
Connie, it's no wonder that your MIL feels safe - you and your husband are really doing exactly what she needs - blessings to both of you. I know I don't have to say it, but remember to take care of you, too.
Sherri, what an awesome acomplishment!! And you're not sore! What great shape you're in!! Keep yourself on track and if you need to find a 5K or something to put in front of you as a new goal. I'm very proud of you!!!
Not feeling 100% today, so my eating has been a little on the light side - I had oatmeal for breakfast and for lunch, some green grapes, a cup of coffee this morning with the oatmeal. That's about it so far. Husband and I are having cooked chicken breast mixed into a tossed salad.
Hope to put the rebounder together tonight. Watched "House" last night. I do enjoy the show, but honestly, the commercials are going to drive me over the edge. Maybe I'll do sit-ups during commercials.
Take care everyone - |
Connie
| posted 29-Sep-2009 4:32pm
Ok guys, I have some cleaned up some messes today that I can't even put into words. I could not stop myself from gagging and coughing. She is 86 and she had to endure being "cleaned up" by another. I did finally get her in the tub and washed. I washed her hair, dried it and got her back in bed. She had a good lunch. I have changed her bedding three times so far. I am really very ignorant of what to expect and doing my best. She is so grateful, I just don't want to hurt her. There is some lifting involved. The doc said she could have some immodium. My friend is going to drop it off. Prayers for us all...thanks. |
Michele
| posted 29-Sep-2009 4:51pm
Connie, check with your local Visiting Nurses Association or the United Way in your area. They may be able to provide you some assistance a couple of days a week for a few hours. It's worth asking.
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Connie
| posted 29-Sep-2009 8:25pm
She's better. She ate a good dinner, no more bathroom problems. Not a problem having her around at all. I stayed NFNS, she is even that way! Well, she does get a few treats here and there. Jello, crackers with peanut butter. She has a sweet tooth. So, we are all fine at my house. |
Debbie M.
| posted 29-Sep-2009 10:17pm
Connie I am glad MIL is feeling better. I wonder if she ate some bad food. Older people frequently make mistakes with freshness in the fridge. They simply forget how long food has been open. I am so proud of you doing the right thing by your older generation. Its not only good for the senior but good for the younger generation to see you take care of your own. I know its not always possible to do but when we can we should. Good for you. |
Hilda
| posted 30-Sep-2009 12:29am
Connie- I have not had to do what you had to do yet. So far I have been lucky. My mom was very ornery today. She will get into an argument with you and then forgets what she is mad about and wants you to repeat the whole argument.
I had a good day. Puffed rice cereal with Splenda and milk, leftover half pork chop grilled, sliced potatoes and Italian green beans from yesterday,2 Pineapple rings with diet jello, rice cake, yogurt, side salad with blue cheese dressing, coffee, diet soda, water, sugar free Kozy Shack tapioca pudding.
K10- I am still in my 14 pants and can wear some Medium and some Large tops. Sometimes extra large. It all depends. I always have to try on. |
K10
| posted 30-Sep-2009 1:17am
Hilda: It is so amazing how people can weigh the same thing and not wear the same size. I will be in a 14 soon. That is my short term goal. I will be there again, I will, I will.
Friends please pray for me. I have to confront a friend on somethings she is doing in her life. I have mentioned her before, but the latest thing is,she is getting involved in a self-help organization that seems to be cult-like. We had a Sunday school teacher get involved in one of these, just recently he had many changes and when his own son told me he had lost all respect for his father I knew it was serious. My husband investigated and this was a cult. I am very upset about it and the only way I think I can say anything is in writing. She has been snowballing down hill so fast lately. I have known her since I was in First grade and it just breaks my heart.
Connie: I helped care from my step-mom at the end of her life. She had cancer. It is an emotional thing to go through, but I am glad I experienced it. I was with her when we were bathing her and we knew her time was coming and I asked the nurse what we did if she passed away while bathing her and she said we just keep on bathing her. Right when we finished bathing her she passed away. It was a very neet place to be, to see someone on their way to heaven. What a blessing.
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Connie
| posted 30-Sep-2009 6:19pm
I'm here! Busy today. I hope to have time to check up with you all later. |
Debbie M.
| posted 30-Sep-2009 7:48pm
I sure would like to have my Mom's treadmill in my livingroom for a few months. I'm going to ask her if I can borrow it. I think she is going to say no but I'm going to ask anyway. |
Connie
| posted 30-Sep-2009 9:07pm
This has been the busiest day. Started out bad, ending good. Tomorrow I will surely have more time to catch up. Sweet dreams all. |
Hilda
| posted 30-Sep-2009 9:58pm
Oatmeal and banana for breakfast, chicken salad on Ezekiel, small bite of steak, baby carrots and Walden Farms 0 calorie dressing for dip, hot tea, sugar free tapioca, pea salad. |
K10
| posted 1-Oct-2009 1:55am
Typical of me as I start to eat better, I am having problems with my stomach. Hopefully I will feel better tomorrow. NFNS all day, unless the enchilada soup from Chilis had flour in it.
I will talk to you tomorrow. |
SHERRI
| posted 1-Oct-2009 7:34am
Good morning...Connie, you are a wonderful person to be there for your MIL. I'm sure her world is warmer knowing she has you to take care of her even in her most humbling moments. I'm glad she is doing better.
Need to tighten up my food. Been eating french fries and stuff that is NFNS but not good for me. Went and listened to Dr. Andrew Weil the onther evening. IT was GOOD. He is a smart man. I have always liked what he has to say.
Michele - make sure you are eating enough. Starving yourself is only a short term fix. Even if you have to count calories, make sure you are within a range - not too much, not too little. |
Michele
| posted 1-Oct-2009 8:31am
Thanks Sherri - I guess I wasn't feeling well, because my appetite is back and I'm eating a healthy amount of calories again.
Will have more later.
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SHERRI
| posted 1-Oct-2009 9:39am
good, we must stay healthy to be good examples of what eating right looks like. :0) My boss announce his retirement today. I'm sure you have seen it or will see it on the news. I'm a little sad. He was a good leader. |
Debbie M.
| posted 1-Oct-2009 10:35am
Well who is your boss?
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