K10
| posted 16-Oct-2009 12:17am
Hilda: I don't think she should get the shot. They just don't know enough about it. I saw a lady on the news last night who is now unable to speak properly and has seizures. She was a cheerleader for an NFL team I believe. Very healthy and she had a reaction. It was really sad.
I was NFNS through dinner. I had steak and corn on the cob. I also just had a piece of pumpkin pie. My bro-in-law went to the restaurant we went to last night, where we bought the pumpkin pie, and the waitress gave him another pie. My plan is to be NFNS all day and then have some pie.
I know this probably isn't the best thing for me but I want this pie.
Good night ladies. |
Connie
| posted 16-Oct-2009 11:02am
Hilda, I am not in a group that needs the shot, so I haven't looked into it. Maybe more questions to the doctor would help clear things up.
148 this morning. This weekend I am going to stay NFNS. I plan on being around the house all weekend. We will all be home. Hopefully daughter and I will keep things light!
K10, I don't know. It seems you are so tempted all the time. Really, you are surely eating much better than you were before NFNS. But you have to ask your self what you want more...weight loss or pie? Smaller clothes everyday or a few minutes of sugar in your mouth? Just a thought.
The other day I was watching What Not To Wear and there was a woman on there whose hair was fried from processes she had done to it. Nick used a keratin spray on it and it was beautiful. I went on line and found some and ordered it. I used it for the first time today and it is wonderful! My hair looks so great. The frizz is gone and it's shiney...I love it. My friend had a keratin treatment at the salon that cost $300. My bottle of spray cost $10.00. I remember that many of us had "frizz" issues and I wanted to recommend this product. Ok, housecleaning today. Later all. |
K10
| posted 16-Oct-2009 11:16am
Connie: I totally agree with what you are saying, I am just more interested in the pie at the moment. I know that is wrong and not the best thing for me, but that is what I want. I am glad you found that spray. I bet it will work great for the winter. My hair always gets static in it during the winter. Will it help for that too? $300, wow. Your stuff probably is the same thing, if not better.
Breakfast: Brown rice with soy sauce. Probably some OJ in a little bit.
Off to go clean. |
Sherri
| posted 16-Oct-2009 12:56pm
Good afternoon all. My little one is home with a fever, it got up to 103, then down to 101, then down to 99, up to 103, down to 99. Wierd. I brought her to urgent care last night, thinking it was strep again. They found blood in her urine. They are testing it further. Anyway, I have to go to a meeting. Can't believe people have snow! It is chilly in the carolina's, I broke out my slippers today. Looking forward to a fire in the fireplace tonight. Going to see WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE later today with my daughters class. I'll let you know how it is.
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Bronwyn
| posted 16-Oct-2009 1:48pm
I am having a green smoothie to drink (I am drinking a quart) until later in the day. That is all I plan to have for the first few hours every day.,,,,until I am hungry. I got all different greens last night and fruits. I got all organic produce....collard greens, kale, spinach, red lettuce and strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, pears, oranges and bananas. I googled green smoothies and weight loss and got a lot of info. I am then making a low point soup to have in the fridge. Tonight we are going out to eat so I have to plan what to have there.....a little protein and salad is what I think would work well. I am also planning on participating in a 10 day green smoothie challenge later this month that is specifically aimed at weight loss. There is so much incredibly nutrition in a well made smoothie. Also the more greens we eat the more alkaline our bodies are and that is good for many things including strengthening our bones. A standard American diet makes our bodies very acidic and that is a bad environment for many things including our bones.
K10 you have made a choice.....now move on and don't let your pie turn into anymore than just one piece......I have to tell you it simply won't be worth it though. The more we turn to desserts and food that is unhealthy for us than the more we crave those things.
Sherri hope your little one gets better quickly.
Hilda when I was pregnant with my last child (20 years ago) I was so sick.....the whole 9 months. At about the 4th month the Dr. said to me that it was unnecessary to be so sick and prescribed some meds. I asked if there were any dangers to the fetus.....he assured me there were not. When I was at the pharmacy I asked the pharmacist if he would let his wife take this drug when she was pregnant......he said absolutely not. I like to get my info on these things from pharmacists more than from Drs......not sure about the flu shot. |
Connie
| posted 16-Oct-2009 2:43pm
Bronwyn, good advice on talking to a pharmacist. Good luck with the green smoothie challenge. Sounds interesting.
Sherri, sorry about your little girl. I was always a worry wort when my kids were sick. And I always made a production out of it...made up the couch and babied them like crazy. They still come straight to me when they are sick. I must admit I like that. Son and daughter will be home between 3 and 4. Haven't seen my daughter since the tattoo incident. Son has been gone all week. It feels like a good night for chili. |
Bronwyn
| posted 16-Oct-2009 3:36pm
I was apprehensive about my collard greens smoothie but it was good  Now that is a healthy way to get the benefits of collard greens vs. some of the collard green recipes I have seen that use lots of fat....even bacon fat. I also just chewed a tablespoon of chia seeds.....a little gross after you chew for a while but suppose to be so incredibly healthy. |
Connie
| posted 16-Oct-2009 3:59pm
Bronwyn, you are in your element. This is what you were born to do. |
Bronwyn
| posted 16-Oct-2009 4:08pm
Chia seeds are a nutritious superfood that contains the richest known natural plant source of omega-3. In addition to that these healthy seeds are packed with beneficial protein, vitamins and minerals. They are also an excellent source of fiber, calcium, and are rich in powerful antioxidants.
You can use Chia Seeds for their energizing properties or to help reduce your hunger cravings. Since these amazing seeds have high soluble fiber levels, they slowly release their energy after you eat them. This provides you with long lasting energy levels through the day. They have the ability to absorb more than twelve times their weigh in water. Making them excellent for regulating your bodies retention of nutrients and maintain a proper balance of electrolytes.
Chia Seeds are easy on the digestive tract. They are easy to prepare and unlike Flax seed do not have to be ground up to eat. You can sprinkle them on a salad or cereal, add them to your yogurt, or even put them in a smoothie. When you buy Chia sees you should always make sure to purchase those that are organic and grown without harmful chemicals, pesticides, or heavy metals.
Chia seeds are a very nutritious and natural food, they are tasteless and crunchy. For that reason you can expect to see a lot more of these healthy seeds in food in the near future. One of the more popular ways to use Chia seeds is called "Chia Fresca," which is a very popular drink in Central America. To make it you just stir two teaspoons of seeds with eight to ten ounces of water. Then just add a little sugar, lemon or lime juice and you've got a healthy drink.
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Connie
| posted 16-Oct-2009 5:50pm
For breakfast 1 cup of coffee with half and half and an English Muffin with olive oil butter and all fruit jelly. Lunch was a sandwich. Not very interesting...but I'm not wanting too eat much today. |
Debbie M.
| posted 16-Oct-2009 6:42pm
We grew seeds on a Chia Pet once! |
Connie
| posted 16-Oct-2009 7:33pm
Boom, all of the sudden I was starving! 3 rice cake nachos and I'm still hungry. Weird. I'm going to wait and see if this hunger will pass. I'm drinking unsweetened tea. |
Bronwyn
| posted 16-Oct-2009 8:05pm
Connie...chew chia seeds
Debbie same thing as the seeds on the chia pet.....you should cut the grass and eat it! |
Connie
| posted 16-Oct-2009 8:17pm
I don't have any chia seeds! |
Connie
| posted 16-Oct-2009 8:18pm
If I had some I would give them a try. |
Debbie M.
| posted 16-Oct-2009 11:22pm
Connie, I think you can order thm on line. |
Hilda
| posted 17-Oct-2009 12:28am
Is everyone gargling with salt water or Listerine, blowing their nose and swabbing salt water in your nostrils, drinking lots of hot drinks to avoid the flu?
If your church has not had Tammy Trent at a womens event, you need to book her. She has such a wonderful testimony and she is so funny- boy can she dance. A wonderful role model for young girls. Her videos are on YouTube. She was in my city tonight. |
K10
| posted 17-Oct-2009 12:53pm
Hilda: I have really enjoyed seeing Tammy Trent at the Women of Faith conferences.
Has anyone heard of this whole wheat cereal called Zoom? It is a quick hot cereal made with 100% whole wheat. It is made by Krusteaz, the people that make the pancake mix. It even has a recipe for cookies on the side, with flour and sugar of course. I almost want to make them for my kids. I think they would be similar to oatmeal cookies. You can use it like oatmeal. It tasted fine. I added blueberries to it. On a different brand that I can't remember its name it has wheat bran too, but said the cooking process can release some chemical that could cause cancer or something. I picked this one instead. Who knows if it can do the same thing. I think everything causes cancer. |
Debbie M.
| posted 17-Oct-2009 2:55pm
Go Notre Dame!!
Beat USC!! |
Connie
| posted 17-Oct-2009 3:24pm
Debbie, Debbie, Debbie...you took the words right out of my mouth! Michigan State game was great. I enjoyed it with a nice bowl of chili!
K10, I've never heard of it. I'm going to google it. |
inhaboomyroib
| posted 17-Oct-2009 7:33pm
you can't be humourless |
Connie
| posted 17-Oct-2009 8:01pm
Debbie...darn USC! But what a great game, huh? I couldn't sit down at the end! I'm still full from my chili. Now I get to clean the kitchen. |
Debbie M.
| posted 17-Oct-2009 8:54pm
Ah, too bad. Ya win some, ya lose some. But we played a pretty good team! |
Hilda
| posted 17-Oct-2009 11:12pm
It's going to freeze here tonight. I don't EVER remember it being this cold in Missouri this early. Sometimes it is cold on Halloween. Has anyone been to the movies and seen anything good lately? |
Connie
| posted 18-Oct-2009 4:36pm
Maybe it really is going to be a whopper of a winter! My husband is at the Titan/Patriots game. There is snow there. Bums around here. |
Bronwyn
| posted 18-Oct-2009 10:44pm
Someone thinks we are humourless ......absurd!!!!
A good rub for pork tenderloin:
for 2 small tenderloins:
2 tsp. chili powder (I like 1 tsp of it to be the chipolte chili powder....2 would be too hot)
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. rosemary
1 tsp. salt
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. cayenne
mix well and rub all over the tenderloins
let rest while you pre-heat the oven to 500 degrees
in a lightly oiled pan (preferably one that can also go in the oven) brown the tenderloins 3 to 4 minutes all sides
place pan in preheated oven and cook until no longer pink inside, 15-30 minutes (145 degrees)
serve with an apple/pear/raisin sauce
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Debbie M.
| posted 19-Oct-2009 12:27am
Pork chops-n-apple sauce :o) |
Debbie M.
| posted 19-Oct-2009 9:02am
It's Monday.
Need I say more? |
Debbie M.
| posted 19-Oct-2009 9:11am
I just binged on crackers and crab dip. How can I undo this damage. Do you realize how many calories I just ate? More than 4,000!!!A whole sleeve of Ritz crackers and dip. I just stood there mindlessly eating them until they were gone. I don't even know why I did it. Why why why? |
Connie
| posted 19-Oct-2009 9:24am
Debbie, put on your walking shoes and hit the pavement. Walk for awhile. |
Connie
| posted 19-Oct-2009 9:27am
146.5 this morning. Debbie, it sounds like you were "craving" in a big way. Have you been NFNS over the weekend? If you haven't, that might explain having cravings. It's done, it's over...move on. Consider it your last indulgent for a long time to come. It's alright! Your ok! If it makes you work harder at staying NFNS, then it wasn't totally bad after all. |
Debbie M.
| posted 19-Oct-2009 9:34am
Thank you Connie, I needed that encouragement. Your words have helped me to want to be better today. The weather is good for walking today. I am going to do it after a while.
I loved your gentle scolding of K10. I knew you would have something to say about that pie. Hopefully her pie is all gone. |
K10
| posted 19-Oct-2009 1:54pm
Debbie: The pie is almost gone and most of it is in my belly, and on my belly and on my hips. I had a bad food weekend and morning and that is that. Sorry about your binge.
I know that NFNS is good for me, but the total denial of things like pie and such at this time of year is causing a rebellion in me.
Who was the person who said we were humorless?? |
Debbie M.
| posted 19-Oct-2009 2:05pm
Hi K10, What are we going to do with us? Our eating is out of control.
Today is my daughters birthday. She is 14. I just made her cake. Its is cooling now. I don't know how I will be able to resist later today. I guess I just need to realize what I want and just do it. My insides are a total mess as I have had a lot of naughty things too. I like it when I feel good and good is definitely not what I feel. My gut is large and bloated. So not how I want to be.
Now THAT is funny. Humorless, no way! Some mystery person lurking. Maybe it was a sports comment that brought the lurker into the light. A USC fan perhaps? |
Bronwyn
| posted 19-Oct-2009 5:33pm
Girls listen to yourselves......"my insides are a total mess", "the pie is on my belly and hips".......you are not happy and it isn't worth it. A few years ago when I was (*sigh, even way back then, feeling so desperate) I found a website about a "fat fairy godmother". I have to go and find the books I ordered (I am such a sucker).....but she had some advise about the eating out of rebellion. When I find it I will post. I actually just have 2 minutes on the computer.....husband still doing work on the computer and he had to go to the washroom I will post later. |
Bronwyn
| posted 19-Oct-2009 5:37pm
Affirmations for Compulsive Overeaters
1. My worth as a person is not diminished in any way by my body size or my eating patterns.
2. I will love myself no matter what my eating patterns are.
3. I will judge my days not by what or how much I eat, but by the accomplishments I have made and the love I have given.
4. My life is a gift, and I will not let my enjoyment of it be diminished by feeling guilty over my body size or how much I eat.
5. I am finished blaming others, situations, and myself for the way I eat. I will take action minute-by-minute, hour-by-hour, and day-by-day until I can eat normally again.
6. Compulsive overeating is a temporary condition in my life.
7. There is a normal eater within me. I will let her/him take over my life more and more each day as I am ready.
8. I can imagine a life without being a compulsive overeater.
9. When I feel stressed, I will close my eyes and picture how my all-powerful, normal eater would handle the situation.
10. I believe I will be a normal eater again. I know I will be a normal eater again!
Source: The Fat Fairy Godmother
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Connie
| posted 19-Oct-2009 6:34pm
There is something about fall weather that makes us want sweet things. Apples and pumpkin and brown sugar and cinnamon. There has to be a way to satisfy our "fall" desires. Has anyone tried the sugar free ciders? I can't remember if I have. Seems like I did and wasn't fond of them. Maybe we could make our own recipe.
I love the fat fairy godmother. She is a very wise chick. She can whisper tips in my ear anytime! |
Bronwyn
| posted 20-Oct-2009 3:02am
It was several years ago that I found her on (The fat fairy Godmother) on a google search. She was selling 2 small books, really pamphlets. I think she is from California K10. I will pull her books out and look at them to see what she was actually promoting. Anyways, I googled her again today and those 10 statements above were from her and came up. Also there was a link to look at her books on Amazon. They are out of print and you can buy one from a used book store for $250.......oh my word that is so funny who would ever buy a pamphlet that sold for 5 or 10 $ for $250. I have noticed that before on books that are no longer in print. Hey any of you want to buy mine for $250 each.....ha, ha, ha!!!!
I am eating well but I have to say I still feel hungry all of the time and fight to not eat. |
Debbie M.
| posted 20-Oct-2009 9:49am
Those positive reafirmations from godfairy are terrific. Thanks Bronwyn. I need to read them several times a day. Every hour in fact. I need to re-program my brain into believing positive things about myself in stead of believing those stinkin thinkin thoughts I always have. |
K10
| posted 20-Oct-2009 10:59am
Bronwyn: Thank you for printing what the Fat Fairy Godmother said. I think I will post it on my fridge.
Today is the day Oldest and I get to go see the singer Rob Thomas and we get to meet him before the concert too. I hope he is nice. My daughter won these tickets. I will let you know how it goes.
Have a good day all. |
Debbie M.
| posted 20-Oct-2009 11:01am
My Dad said "In order to be strong, healthy and happy you have to think strong, healthy and happy." |
Debbie M.
| posted 20-Oct-2009 12:20pm
Have fun K10. |
K10
| posted 20-Oct-2009 12:41pm
Thanks Debbie, I am sure we will. |
Debbie M.
| posted 20-Oct-2009 2:09pm
Suddenly there are 22 Ladybugs on my kitchen window screen. Has anyone else seen them yet? |
Debbie M.
| posted 20-Oct-2009 3:21pm
Anyone here know anyone else that has had Lap Band surg? |
Bronwyn
| posted 20-Oct-2009 4:17pm
I am not sure what type of surgery the people I know have had.....some kind of stomach stapling or reducing of different sorts. One woman had it about 10 years ago and looks really good. |
Connie
| posted 20-Oct-2009 4:40pm
Dr Oz had a demonstration today on rebounder exercises. Hey, I think I could do that! I've been gone all day taking my MIL around town. Tomorrow I am staying home and catching up. My house is a wreck. Babysitting for an hour in a little bit. Steaks for dinner. That's about everything! |
Debbie M.
| posted 20-Oct-2009 9:29pm
The Biggest Loser is on. Are you watching? |
Connie
| posted 20-Oct-2009 10:07pm
Darn! I missed The Biggest Loser. Shoot! My day is now complete. It has not been a good one and I am glad it is almost over. That sounds terrible. I should say I'm looking forward to tomorrow. That sounds better. |
Debbie M.
| posted 20-Oct-2009 10:44pm
Dina was voted off. :o( |
Connie
| posted 21-Oct-2009 8:39am
Good morning. I'm not feeling so well this morning. I woke up around 2 am and found a big bag of candy corn in the living room. My daughter bought it. Well, I think I ate half of it. So I'm starting my day with huge stomach ache and some anger at myself. Well, this is not the first time I've done this and it probably wont be the last. NO MORE CANDY IN THE HOUSE!!!!!!
I had to look up who Dina is. I liked her very much too. I also read that Jillian is getting her own show. Moving in with families and lining them up. She is going to tackle whatever problem they are having. Sounds interesting. They are screening for contestants. Anyone want to apply? That would be awesome.
My plans to stay home all day are tanked. But if I have any sense I'll go early and get all my running around over with. First, two scrambled eggs to try and counter all the sugar in my system. Great morning all. Oh yeah, and of course I'm not weighing until Friday! |
Debbie M.
| posted 21-Oct-2009 10:38am
I have a busy crazy day planned. So I'll catch up with you all tonight. I hope to stay NFNS all day and have a great start with a good breakfast of yogurt, blueberries and almonds.
Connie, Don't feel too bad about the candy corn. I went through that last week (didn't tell on myself) and got it out of my system. It's a hazard of the season. Good plan with the protein. Have a great day. |
Bronwyn
| posted 21-Oct-2009 11:00am
hmmmmm.........candy corn, I can honestly say that may be the only candy that would be safe around me I made a 3 minute cake last night and had fresh strawberries sliced on it....it was good. I figured out the points and stuff.......I don't think I have really stayed under my point limit yet.....it is really hard,it isn't very much food. I am trying though. The thing is to eat lots of low point food.....such as veggies and fruit. I made a low point soup last week that was really helpful....it was filling and satisfying with mushroom and barley. I need to make another soup today for alleviating hunger with few points. I never joined WW. I was talking to a friend who also struggles with her weight but on her own she has lost about 25 lbs. in the last few months. She said to me......why join WW they can't make you lose weight....only you can do that for yourself. I know that is true.....only I can do this. Slow and steady is the race.......with mind changes for the good along the way. |
Debbie M.
| posted 21-Oct-2009 4:43pm
Steve and I just opened a wonderful Italian wine that I bought at that wine tasting a few weeks ago. I must say it is exquisite. A very happy day for me indeed! (Holding up glass)Cheers!! Here's to new beginnings!
Let's all be diligent in NFNS for the rest of the week. |
Connie
| posted 21-Oct-2009 6:17pm
Enjoy Debbie! Is it a cab by any chance?
It is a funny thing about candy corn...people either love it or hate it. I'm partial to the ones with the chocolate bottoms. My stomach is still iffy. I don't think I'll be craving anymore candy for awhile.
Dinner tonight is up in the air. I don't want to stop organizing the house to cook. We'll see. |
Debbie M.
| posted 21-Oct-2009 7:16pm
Its great to be so focused Connie! But tomorrow is another day. You don't want to crash and burn. Keep nourished! |
Bronwyn
| posted 21-Oct-2009 7:44pm
I keep thinking me need to say some funny things so that we are not humourless
Connie you are such a goer......go, go, go, go!!! |
Connie
| posted 21-Oct-2009 7:59pm
Ok, I admit I am not the most computer savvy person, but I do not understand people inserting themselves like that and saying totally inappropriate things. That is just weird. I guess it gives them a little thrill but really, it's just stupid. Besides, we are a hoot! |
Debbie M.
| posted 21-Oct-2009 8:17pm
No, Its a Brachetto D'Acqui Ca' dei Mandori 2007
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Connie
| posted 21-Oct-2009 9:06pm
Red or white? |
Connie
| posted 21-Oct-2009 9:19pm
I had some rice cake nachos for dinner. Too late to put anything together. I'm in bed and about to read and man...it is so nice! So you ladies have a lovely evening and I'll check in tomorrow. Sweet dreams. |
Debbie M.
| posted 21-Oct-2009 11:04pm
Semi sparkling red. |
Bronwyn
| posted 22-Oct-2009 1:47am
Connie I just finished, "The 13th Tale" by Dianne Setterfield (I think that was the name). You may enjoy it...lots of twists and turns on the tale. It is one of those books that it is hard to be responsible and do the other things you need to do besides just read |
Bronwyn
| posted 22-Oct-2009 2:14am
It isn't official but my daughter and her boyfriend are talking potentially about a fall wedding. She is going to his place for part of Christmas. Okay I can't be a blimp for one more of my children's wedding.....if this occurs that will be my third of four children's weddings and I have been fat for 2 already......need to be thin for the next 2. |
Debbie M.
| posted 22-Oct-2009 7:52am
Congratulations for yet another married child! I don't know yet but I would think it a big comfort to have your child married. They have a partner to go through life with and care for them. I have a lot of comfort in my marrage so I just assume that for all. But I know the truth is thats not always the case.
Are you talking NEXT fall? 2010 fall? Or THIS fall? You either have very littlke time or lots of time. You can do it, I know you can. Today is a new day and it can be anything you want it to be. |
red
| posted 22-Oct-2009 11:01am
hi, today is day four of nf/ns and although i have not weighed myself, i definitely feel a difference. such an immediate change is so motivating and i want to tell everyone i know how easy and fun nf/ns is! my bloating is gone, my energy level is way up and i haven't stepped foot in the gym... i've never been so excited about a diet before! |
Debbie M.
| posted 22-Oct-2009 12:30pm
Great job Red! Happy you have joined us. I am looking forward to watching your progress. Tell us about yourself. How much do tou want to lose or do you just want to be healthier? This program really is so simple and effective. Keep up the good work.
Deb |
Debbie M.
| posted 22-Oct-2009 12:32pm
I'm reading Billy Crystal's book 700 Sundays. He is so funny. And I had no idea he lead such a cool life as a youngster. |
K10
| posted 22-Oct-2009 1:10pm
Welcome Red.
Hi ladies. I had a really great time with my dauther the last day and a half. We got to the Universal City Walk early and had lunch and walked around until it was time to meet up by King Kong. The meet and greet was cool. We got to shake Rob Thomas' hand and he autographed a picture and CD for us. I had him put Oldest's name on both things. We had good seats at the concert and both opening bands were good. Carolina Liar and OneRepublic were the openers. OneRebuplic was really talented. I have never been to a concert where the opening acts were so good.
Tuesday night we stayed in a hotel and then yesterday we went to breakfast, the orthodontist, saw one set of friends and had lunch, we went by the old high school and she saw some friends, went to another friend and had dinner. Oldest went to our old church and I saw another friend who is caring for her mother who has Alzheimers. I picked up Oldest and visited at church for a while and then we came home. Good times.
On Halloween we have a group of kids coming on the train to visit us. Boys and girls. They will be staying the night and we are trying to figure out the best way to keep them separated. I am thinking of having the girls in our room maybe and the boys in another room on the other side of the house. Man what responsibility we are taking on. Supposedly, no one is dating each other or likes each other. They are coming to attend our small churches Harvest Festival and then go to church the next morning. After that they will be going home on the train. We are going to give our dauther a deadline that Sunday evening is when we need to have confirmation of who is coming. People obviously can cancel, but no add ons after Sunday evening. We will have 3 sibling groups (7 of the kids) if you count mine. That doesn't seem so odd now. There are only 2 kids that I don't know their parents as well as the others and those are the two I am thinking may not come.
I just thought, what should I feed 11 kids???? Cereal????? A big breakfast will be too much effort for me I think. Input please. Maybe a breakfast casserole I can whip up the day before and bake??? Help me???? Are we crazy for this?????
Have a great day ladies.
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Bronwyn
| posted 22-Oct-2009 2:26pm
K10....you are not crazy at all, I think it sounds like so much fun and great memories for your kids. I always worked hard to support good wholesome activities......well worth the effort. Listen I am not the best person to ask about the breakfast.....I would do a big breakfast but you don't need to at all. For a group this is a breakfast that I often do.....in the oven toast a large tray of split W/W bagels, then spread with cream cheese and top with smoked salmon and a poached egg with a side of slice avacodoes, tomatoes and red onion marinated in a basamlic vinagrette and some fresh basil. Then just a big tray of home fries (sweet and white) and O.J. I would usually also have a platter of fresh blueberry muffins. You could do an overnight french toast that you bake in the oven in the oven in the morning......very easy. I did that for my daughters birthday once when she had a big sleep over and it was a big hit.
Welcome Red......cool name, do you have red hair? We are interested in hearing more about you.
Debbie the wedding would be like this coming (yes 2010) Sept. or Oct. but, it isn't official yet and who knows things could change. She graduates in April and I want to be down in weight by then,,,,,,I know these deadlines don't necessarily help me like I think they should.
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Connie
| posted 22-Oct-2009 5:35pm
Home from work. Congrats on the upcoming wedding Bronwyn. You can absolutely be down in weight by then, way down. Keep repeating to yourself "I am eating NFNS and no one is going to stop me!" I just remembered your doing points...well what ever your doing, you can stick to it and get where you want to go. Be determined and strong.
K10, I can't help but worry about the sleep over. Other people, especially the unknown parents, give me concern. Because of the litigious society we live in I would go way, way out of my way to make sure the kids were unable to get to each other. I serve on a committee at church that addressed new standards we had to put in place on sleep overs in order to keep our insurance. Maybe 2 adults per room (gender) would be a good idea. Just a thought. I hate that we have to think this way, but it has been drilled in my head.
Welcome Red. We've all marveled at the wonderful benefits of NFNS. If you stick with it, you will be very happy.
Hi Debbie! |
K10
| posted 22-Oct-2009 7:31pm
Connie: I know all of the parent's of these kids. There are only 2 that I don't know as well and I am not sure if they will come or not. I just had my daughter send out an information email that said we need to know by 7 p.m. Sunday or they can't come. I hate that we have to be this way too. |
Connie
| posted 22-Oct-2009 8:41pm
K10, I'm so glad you responded. I worried that I sounded harsh, but people will sue at the drop of a hat! Remember awhile back when Deb (I think) said her husband was being sued? My church sleep over were pre sexual abuse craze. Not that I don't think abuse happened, just that some people will use those tragedies to make money. Jeez, I hope that sounded ok! |
K10
| posted 22-Oct-2009 10:36pm
Connie: We are very cautious. We had a family member arrested for that. He was guilty. Nothing happened to our kids, but I just always had a gut feeling. We should always listen to our guts, no matter how big or small they are. :) Remember, we live in California, this state is so sue happy it isn't even funny. |
Bronwyn
| posted 22-Oct-2009 11:30pm
Oh my word you guys are right.....I had not even thought of the potential for law suits. It just sounded like K10 had thought through keeping the sleeping quarters so separate. |
Debbie M.
| posted 23-Oct-2009 8:18am
Yesterday my 9 year old got out our halloween costume box. She dressed up as a cowgirl. That apparently got her thinking. She asked me if in Texas, was there a speed limit on horses? |
Connie
| posted 23-Oct-2009 11:00am
Morning! I got up early...showered plus hair and makeup. And a little bit of housework. Some errands to do in a bit. Husband and daughter left for canoe trip. This weekend I am going to some deep organizing in this house. Time to get rid of some stuff.
Last night I got into the Captain Crunch. My daughter has brought so much junk into the house! The problem is she doesn't put it up at night. That girl! I ask her to before I go to bed, but she's always to busy sitting in front of the tv or talking on the phone...! So I will not be weighing for a couple more days. I guess I really enjoyed the cereal, I really can't remember.
Debbie, how cute was that question? Kids! I always liked the old show with Art Linkletter(?) and all the funny things the kids said.
Ok, time to run the vacuum. Great day ladies. |
Debbie M.
| posted 23-Oct-2009 11:27am
Captain Crunch?!!!!!! It dosn't get much worse than that. Pour that down the toidy right now!! |
Debbie M.
| posted 23-Oct-2009 12:10pm
Ok, I've been thinking about something. Mood altering substances. Caffeine, cigarettes, alcohol, pain killers, illegal drugs. We all know these things change our minds, our perspectives.
Lets think about food as an alterer. Protein, carbs, sugar. Think about food in general that we choose to binged upon. Food can makes us happy, satisfied, nourished, full. We celebrate with it and we eat it in the closet. Food can also make us regretful, angry, bloated, drained, lethargic, gluttonous, fat, sickly, unhappy, malnourished and defeated.
How do we combat these feelings. We can do without the things listed at the top forever. But we need food. Its good for us BUT not too much. Can you imagin having all those addictive substances at the top BUT NOT TOO MUCH?
I am totally at war with food. When will the truce come. How will I ever get along with food?
Any thoughts? |
Debbie M.
| posted 23-Oct-2009 12:11pm
Connie, You don't have to pour the cereal down the toilet. Just open the box, set it in the sink and fill it up with water. When you daughter finds it and asks why you did that, just tell her that is what is going to happen to everything she leaves out. It's a great visual.
Now back to my movie and folding laundry. |
Bronwyn
| posted 23-Oct-2009 2:31pm
Debbie what movie are you watching? I like to watch something when I have let a mountain of ironing pile up......which I have done yet again.
Debbie I am glad that I don't have an addiction to the mood altering substances that you mentioned.....but you are right they are things that can be left alone and never touched. I am very sorry that I don't have the kind of relationship with food that I would like to have........one of food being for nourishment period. One of eating and only thinking of eating because I am really hungry......not because I am bored, lonely, sad, happy, frustrated and so forth. I think getting food into the right perspective in our lives is the biggest hurdle to weight loss. If we are over weight then food has played too much of a part in our lives.....it has been used for more than what we needed so just like a person who is an alcoholic or drug addict we have abused food like they have abused drugs or alcohol. Food has become an addiction as well. I know I have said this a zillion times but I wish I could go back to my thin days with the knowledge that I have today of how life altering it is to be overweight and overwhelmed by that. I have spent so many years stressing over and hating my weight.....with minimal success of ridding myself of it. This excess weight and stress about it has been a huge waste of time,,,,,,,I could have done so many other things in my life than be constantly in this negative mode of frustration with weight. Lets move on from that for the rest of our lives......be done with it. Let food be what it is fuel.......let there be other focuses in our life of a more positive nature. I was out last night and all I could do was compare my size to everyone there and feel jealous of those who were lovely and thin.......enough of that. I didn't even really enjoy their company because I was so hampered by my feelings about my weight and not liking my clothes because I don't like the things that fit me. Okay this is a rant that you will not be able to make it through because it is a Crazy RANT.
I really feel that I am moving away from food as an addiction to food as nourishment. The better I eat the more I want to eat well. I am really liking the daily green smoothies....they empower me. I am making them so healthy.....collard greens, dandelion greens, kale, spinach and so forth. The cleaner you eat the more clean you want to eat and you may have treats from time to time but they are just treats.....not the constant eating of excess calories. We have to respect our bodies and want to give them the best nourishment we can so we have the energy to do worthwhile and good things with out being bogged down in negativity. |
Debbie M.
| posted 23-Oct-2009 5:21pm
What the Heck!
Daughter #1 = straight A's High Honors
Daughter #2 = All B's and one C.
Daughter #3 + one A, one B, and 4 C's
Son = 1 A, 1 B,a D and 3 F's
I need a drink. |
K10
| posted 23-Oct-2009 5:43pm
Debbie and Bronwyn: I love what you both said. I would love to have food become just nourishment to me.
Debbie: Isn't it amazing how different the kids can be?
Youngest brought up her grades from last year. I am very happy. A's and B's. Even with all the time she missed she still did well. I wonder how she would have done if she hadn't been sick. She says she hasn't felt dizzy at all lately and she wants me to cancel her appointment for Tuesday so she doesn't miss any more school. That makes me feel good. Her blood work came back with some elevated liver enzymes that could mean she has a fatty liver. She is a little overweight, I hope she doesn't have problems with this. The doctor wants blood work done again in January.
I need to go get Oldest. By all. |
SHERRI
| posted 23-Oct-2009 8:16pm
HEEELLLLOOOOO..... missed you all. Maggie ended up having N1H1, was sick as a dog. My husband ended having to fly home early from his business trip cuz he had it too. Maggie is feeling better, still has a cough, and John is feeling yucky still, mostly in the chest, I think he has a secondary infection. We tried the minute clinic but they were full. Try again tomorrow.
Needless to say it has been a long week. I haven't had much time to keep up to date with this site. I enjoyed the catch up though tonight.
I have not been NFNS, quite the contrary. When I fall I fall hard. Molassas cookies from Costco, pizza - pretty much what ever I want to eat. I went to Trader Joes and made out a grocery list with dinners planned, hoping that would help me get on track.
I need to run Monday - keep that going too. I have worked off 24 lbs. I dont' want to put it back on.
Have a great night. Sherri |
Connie
| posted 23-Oct-2009 8:56pm
Company today...all day. So I didn't get squat done. I will deal with it. But I am frustrated. Tomorrow I am going to not answer my phone or my door. And I will eat well.
Bronwyn, you expressed your feelings so well. I am especially saddened to read your remorse at the energy you have wasted and the unhappiness you have felt over your weight. I know when I quit smoking (sorry to keep bringing it up) I had to break away from everything. People, places and things that supported my smoking lifestyle had to go. And it worked. I had a mission and I did it. But I had to change a lot of things. And change is hard. But you need to get greedy for what you want. Get greedy and self involved and totally focused on the better body you want for the wedding. And eating healthy is the biggest part of it. Do what you can, and then be happy.
Debbie, have you talked to your sons teachers? Do it sooner rather than later. School just gets harder. |
Bronwyn
| posted 24-Oct-2009 8:12am
Groan....no sleep for me yet and now it is almost time to get up but I did find a great article:.......kind of long but it covers things we have been talking about
This is something you already know, but perhaps you need reminding:
In order to succeed at any worthwhile long-term health goal (exercise, diet, stress reduction, whatever) you have to Give up on Being Perfect.
Duh, right? But somehow we all keep forgetting this.
The Pursuit of Perfection, and the all-or-nothing thinking that follows from this delusional quest, is one of the two most lethal motivational mistakes you can make. (The other is Not Actually Giving a Crap--this is what happens when you embark on a self-improvement program because someone else thinks it's a good idea. They may be right! Still, it ain't gonna work).
But unless you come to grips with your perfectionism early and often, you're doomed. You may start off making great progress but you won't be able to maintain it for more than a few weeks or months.
Why not?
Because long-term success in any endeavor is about Mastering the Self-Improvement Process, not about how many calories you ate or how many miles you ran or how many dollars you earned or how many words you wrote on a particular day. You can have a "perfect" record for months, but if you're not learning how to cope with the imperfect days, the first few that come along can derail you completely.
It's a simple idea (that you've heard a bunch of times before) but the implications of this are really powerful. It means that for the long haul, it doesn't matter if you ran a marathon today or stayed in bed with the flu. Whether you ate 1500 calories or 5,000 calories.
What matters is that you did what you needed to do to Stay On Track.
Staying On Track is the most important thing. Over time, if you Stay on Track, there will be good days and bad days but the good days will eventually predominate. Healthy living is still a pain in the ass. But the longer you keep doing it? The less of a pain it is. It will probably never, however, be completely easy and fun. You will always be tempted to Slack. Thus you need to know how to Stay on Track for the rest of your life.
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Bronwyn
| posted 24-Oct-2009 8:14am
2nd half........
For Life. It blows but it's really important.
So what are some of the essential components of Staying on Track?
1. Staying Accountable and being Honest with yourself.
2. Acknowledging your Achievements and not just taking them for granted.
3. Trying your best but refusing to get all Punitive and Self-Hating when you inevitably screw up.
4. And so Not Quitting in self-disgust because you screwed up.
5. Then Starting Over if you do happen to quit in self-disgust despite being told Not To.
6. Setting Realistic goals and making positive changes Gradually and Steadily.
7. Accepting that while "All" may be nice, "Some" is better than "None" when it comes to good behavior.
8. Analyzing the Triggers for bad behavior and planning to Avoid them or Minimize their Impact in the future.
9. There are Lots more but this is starting to get Boring.
Note one important thing about all of these items (except for #9): They Are All Impossible if You Insist on Perfection!
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Debbie M.
| posted 24-Oct-2009 2:00pm
I sat down to have a piece of pizza. My 11 year old came up to me and asked if I was on my diet anymore. I said why do you think I should be? She said I think you should have an apple instead. She took my pizza and gave me an apple. I guess I am back on program. How could I argue with that? |
Anonymous
| posted 24-Oct-2009 2:19pm
Today for breakfast = yogurt with strawberries, green tea, and almonds. Lunch will be grilled veggies. Ezkiel bread, chicken, and veggies. Desert - green tea and piece of fruit.
Have not touched pastries and junk food for 2 years. Lost 100 pounds. |
Connie
| posted 24-Oct-2009 3:20pm
Anonymous, thank you for that wonderful affirmation! We really needed to hear it. Tell us more. Debbie, love that 11 year old! Tell all your kids to help keep you on track...might just be the boost you need to get back on track. As for me, I'm rolling along fine today.
Bronwyn...you always seem to have so many inspirational pieces to post. So much info at your finger tips. But there is a wall that info never pierces...do you know what I mean? A layer between what you know and what you do. What is it?
My closet looks amazing! I love it. I have a bag of old sheets to go to the vet. They always need towels and sheets. I also have a bag for Goodwill. I have two boxes to mail on Tuesday. I'm putting up my summer things and now I have so much more room. Next, I'm taking on the bathroom cabinets. All in all, a very productive day. |
K10
| posted 24-Oct-2009 4:16pm
Bronwyn: Good advice
Connie: Good job on the closet.
Anonymous: Way to go on the weight loss. |
K10
| posted 24-Oct-2009 4:17pm
Debbie: That was an awesome thing your daughter did. |
Bronwyn
| posted 24-Oct-2009 5:28pm
Congratulations Anonymous.......I would certainly want to attach my name to that post. It sort sounds like Triplet Mum because that is how determined she was with the program as well.
Connie I actually feel like that post I made in the night spoke to me. I am making improvements and they are things I can live with and I know I won't always be perfect.
Debbie tell your daughter that we all want her to come and live with us. Kind of makes you think.........""from the mouth of babes", eh!
Hey K10....how are you doing? What is happening with the big sleep over party.....is that next week-end? |
Debbie M.
| posted 24-Oct-2009 5:36pm
Half TIme ~ Go ND! |
Debbie M.
| posted 24-Oct-2009 9:33pm
We WON!!!!!~
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Debbie M.
| posted 24-Oct-2009 9:48pm
Hey, We have talked about tatoos. Has anyone gotten any body piercings? I know this is very personal. But if anyone dosn't mind talking aobut it I would like to know why and where people get these. Plain fun, strangness, individuality, sexuality or what? |
K10
| posted 24-Oct-2009 9:56pm
Debbie: Ear piercings only. One tattoo that looks kind of like this <IXOYE<.
Bronwyn: Next week is the party. |
Connie
| posted 24-Oct-2009 10:01pm
Made it through the bathroom cabinets. Threw out a bunch of old makeup and hair stuff. And some newer stuff that didn't make the cut as well. I have such limited cabinet space. I really need to figure out a better way to organize in there, but for now it's down to the bare bones and all the clutter is off the counter. So I'm reasonably happy. My bedroom looks great...a nice way to end the day, looking around an organized room. My next goal is small bathroom closet and then husbands closet.
Debbie, I missed the game. I couldn't work and watch football...football would have won. But I did catch a rerun of this season's first "House." I somehow missed that one and I could work and just listen to it. My son had his eyebrow pierced when he was younger, but he can't wear it at work, so it's probably grown back. My daughter wants her belly button done. Both kids have tattoo's. I have my ears pierced. Once was enough for me. I never wanted the extra ear piercings. I am so amazed at the women I see out and about with piercings. Grandma looking ladies. I have yet to see a tattoo I like. I know I'm a "stick in the mud" about it, but that's how I feel. I do know a few ladies who regret having got one. Really, it is a personal opinion and I have become more used to seeing them. So, whatever floats your boat...go for it.
I ate well today. Tomorrow I will do the same. Night all. |
Bronwyn
| posted 24-Oct-2009 10:40pm
I love to cook for myself and not have to make what everyone else wants. On my own tonight and I cooked a pot of brown rice with some seasonings in it. I roasted a tray of chopped veggies......mushrooms, red pepper and onions.....then mixed with the cooked rice. Then I made a big chop salad.....broccoli, red pepper, cucumber, kalamata olives, red onion, cauliflower with fresh tomato, avocado, sunflower seeds and low fat ranch. The two dishes tasted fabulous together. It tasted so good and way healthy with all those veggies. So I had that and a quart of green smoothie and some toast......today.
I have pierced ears....that's it! |
K10
| posted 25-Oct-2009 12:21am
Bronwyn: I wish you come over and cook for me. You make it sound so simple. |
