Debbie M.
| posted 14-Nov-2009 10:49am
Sugar free pecan pie
3 large eggs
¾ cup Splenda Granular
Pinch of table salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
¾ cup Joseph’s Sugar Free Maple syrup (order on the internet)
½ cup chopped pecans, plus 10 halves
One 9-inch homemade unbaked pie shell, not deep dish
Whipped cream sweetened with Splenda
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Beat the eggs in a large bowl until well blended and stir in the Splenda, salt, vanilla, butter, and syrup. Mix in the chopped pecans and pour the filling into the pie crust. Arrange the pecan halves evenly on the custard and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the sides are set but the center is still a bit soft. Serve in small wedges with Splenda-sweetened whipped cream.
Serves 10
Full serving: Calories 171, fat 14.5gr, carbs 7.5gr, protein 3gr
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Debbie M.
| posted 14-Nov-2009 10:49am
I eat 1% milkfat cottage cheese from Aldi. |
Debbie M.
| posted 14-Nov-2009 11:30pm
WOW, ND what a game! We almost came back and won but we didn't. We scored 13 points in less than 2 minutes in the last quarter. Still not enough. Oh well maybe next time. |
Debbie M.
| posted 15-Nov-2009 3:00am
Beware of buying Starbucks giftcards. My daughter got one for her birthday and when she tried to redeem it, it was refused. I went online to see if I could find out why. Apparently this happends a lot. You wouldn't want a disappointed friend. |
Connie
| posted 15-Nov-2009 9:25am
So busy yesterday. I finally got my hair cut and colored. I think I like the cut, I know I like the color. They can mix just the right shade for me. It is a richer shade of brown now. I need to wash it and style it my own way to see if the cut will work. I'll do that later.
We must have rain in the forecast. I woke up at 5:00 with a splitting headache. I took a 600 Ibuprofen, but my headache is coming back. So today I will probably be very lazy. So lazy, I'm not weighing today.
I eat Breakstones 2% cottage cheese. And my husband once got me a Starbucks gift card for 25 and it was declined. He didn't keep the receipt so I just threw it away. I missed the ND game yesterday. I meet my friend for lunch after my hair appt so I was gone for most of the day!
Great morning all. |
Debbie M.
| posted 15-Nov-2009 1:24pm
Doctor Oz's You on a Diet is on TV. WOW, its really enlightening to realize, how, what you eat impacts you organs. |
Connie
| posted 15-Nov-2009 1:48pm
Ok, so far my hair is passing all my tests. Color....good. Long enough to clip up....good. Not too hard to fix into a do....good. So far, so good. Maybe I will have to get it cut more often to keep the layers in.
Football food coming up in a little bit. Son is very creative in the kitchen. I spied a loaf of french bread, I'll stay away from that! |
K10
| posted 16-Nov-2009 2:18am
Tomorrow I want to start exercising on the Wii again. Let's hope I keep it up. |
Debbie M.
| posted 16-Nov-2009 10:14am
Here are a few simple steps you can take to maintain your weight over the holidays, and still have fun.
1. Don't Deprive. Maintaining your current weight over the holidays is a more realistic goal than trying to lose weight or diet. Enjoy the delicious holiday food, but remember to practice moderation.
2. Eat Before You Eat. Skipping meals to save room for your favorite holiday foods is a recipe for disaster. If your stomach is empty before the big meal, you will end up eating more food and consuming more calories. Before the meal, eat a small bowl of cereal, nuts, fruits or veggies, half of a sandwich, or a small salad.
4. Bigger Isn't Better. Often times, the plate size is larger than the stomach, which means the larger the plate, the more we pile on to eat. Look for or ask for smaller plates at a holiday party. If only large plates are available, be extra conscious of your portion sizes. Don't fill the entire plate.
5. Lighten Up. Nothing completes a holiday meal quite like dessert. However, most holiday desserts are full of calories, fat and sugar. Try changing the old recipes to include lower fat, lower calorie ingredients, like applesauce or fat-free evaporated milk.
6. Walk it Off. It is probably safe to say that most of us will enjoy too much food over the holidays. If that's the case, just remember to keep your physical activity levels up. Offer to help the host or hostess clear and clean the plates after the meal, or ask everyone to join you for a walk around the block.
Connie, How was your football food? WHat game did you watch? Did you see the Colts game? Pretty exciting! |
Connie
| posted 16-Nov-2009 10:17am
Morning. Ok, I knew my weight would be up today...all that great food yesterday. And it was so tasty, I ate way too much! This morning I weighed 150.6! Good grief!!!! I have got to get back on track. There are a couple of things working against me that I have to put a stop to. For one, my friend wants to eat out everyday for lunch. I eat out more than I want. So I have to start telling her no. She does not want to take no for an answer. It becomes a battle of wills between us. But I'm putting my foot down. Next, I haven't been eating well when it's just me. I need to do better there. Also, I have been sliding on buying treats for the family and then I nibble. So no more of that. If they want it, they can go get it. That's the plan. Wish me luck! I hope everyone is doing well. |
Bronwyn
| posted 16-Nov-2009 10:32am
I never do as well on the week-end as I do during the week. I need to change that because it undoes all my good work during the week
Kathy I will try the sock idea next time I have jumpy legs. I hate jumpy legs.
It is 8:31 here and I am trying to get moving here doing some house work but, I actually feel like lying back down for an hour. |
kathy
| posted 16-Nov-2009 11:34am
Bronwyn- use nice comfy loose socks-like very soft fleece socks that are too thick to wear with shoes.
Debbie M. I will make a note to have a bowl of cereal before eating Thanksgiving Dinner. I've done that in the past. Thanks for the list of suggestions. I have gained 5 or 6 pounds during the holiday weekend in the past.
Guess some of you are for the Colts. I don't care too strongly about it-but if they meet up again I'll be for N.E.!
Going to eat my hard boiled egg and toast and get ready for Yoga. Love Yoga! |
kathy
| posted 16-Nov-2009 11:36am
Connie-I'm sort of laughing about the friend who wants to go out for lunch every day. Is she overweight? Sounds like she needs a new hobby. But I bet she's a nice, fun friend.
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Debbie M.
| posted 16-Nov-2009 1:16pm
Thanks Kathy, That list of tips came in the mail today.
I don't usually watch pro football but I couldn't sleep so I got up and the Colts game was on. How can you NOT watch when Manning and Brady are playing? |
Debbie M.
| posted 16-Nov-2009 1:41pm
I don't know what came over me. I made some instant mashed potatos and then put an entire can of corn in. I ate the whole thing with butter, salt and pepper. I am so full I am miserable. :o( |
K10
| posted 16-Nov-2009 2:08pm
Debbie: I love your tips. I am hopefully going to lose a couple of pounds before the next few weeks and if I can, I would like to at least maintain through the holidays.
My bro in law and I went walking this morning. I hope to do that each day and do my Wii fit as well.
I had a really nice visit with friends from high school on Saturday. Why does time have to go so quickly???
I am thankful that I can choose what foods to eat and that we aren't starving like so many in the world.
Pray for the shuttle astronauts they will be launching soon. |
K10
| posted 16-Nov-2009 3:01pm
Safe launch. |
Connie
| posted 16-Nov-2009 3:01pm
I did watch the Colts/Patriots game. I went to bed at half time. Wow, was I surprised to hear that the Colts won! I guess I missed a good game. But I was so tired. It's funny, whenever a game is about to start my family asks who I like. I say I like everyone. And really so far I do! It drives them crazy. They keep telling me I have to chose. Silly family. I cheer for both sides all the time.
My friend wanted to go to lunch. I said no. Go me. She is not overweight. She goes to the gym everyday. She is the one that had the tummy tuck. She wears a size 10/12. She hoped to drop a couple of sizes. She has a healthy appetite and she is fortunate in that she can eat and not gain. I don't think she has ever crash dieted so her metabolism is high. And going to the gym keeps it up. But if I ate like her I would be huge. She doesn't have an ounce of fat of flab on her tush or thighs. Just trim as can be. Her legs are to die for. But from the waist up she is a bit larger than I am. That's where she carries her weight. You would never look at her and think she has any weight problem. Just thicker in her waist and higher.
Debbie, sounds to me like you were craving big time. Starch mixed with more starch. Yep, sounds like craving.
Time to iron. |
Bronwyn
| posted 16-Nov-2009 5:44pm
Well I did lie down and unfortunately it was for longer than an hour. Now I probably won't sleep tonight. I had 16 people for dinner last night and that is really a lot of work and I was tired today. I made beef rouladen, roasted potatoes, green beans and a cabbage salad. It isn't a difficult dinner but when you are making it for 16 people it is a lot of work.
K10 I think maintaining over the holidays is a great idea....then you don't go into the holiday feeling stressed. I tend to over eat when I put too big of expectations on myself....because I am never as perfect as I plan and then I throw the towel in and eat like a stupid person 
Sherri hasn't been on for a long time. Hope she is doing okay. |
K10
| posted 16-Nov-2009 7:18pm
Bronwyn: Maybe one day I can enjoy one of your wonderful meals. :) |
Debbie M.
| posted 16-Nov-2009 8:10pm
Me too? |
Connie
| posted 17-Nov-2009 10:28am
Morning. I agree, Bronwyn can cook some fancy meals! And she makes it sound so doable. What to do today? |
kathy
| posted 17-Nov-2009 1:30pm
Connie: I have a neighbor like that. She works out like CRAZY 6 or 7 days a week. Then she talks about how much food she eats. No Wonder. 45 or 60 minutes on the elliptical plus nautilus machines. I prefer not to live like that. I am going out for a walk. |
Debbie M.
| posted 17-Nov-2009 8:21pm
I have a secret that I'm keeping from my family. I went to the library today to look for The Proposal. I hear its a good movie. Will watch it tomorrow. And while I was there I saw some exercise DVD's. I checked out 3 of them. Now I'm not saying how often I will do them or even THAT I will do them but they are here. That's the secret. I don't want my family to even know I have them. It's the pressure thing Bronwyn, I think you know what I mean. I'm not even committing to watching them. I think just getting them in the house was an accomplishment. |
Connie
| posted 17-Nov-2009 8:55pm
Well Debbie, I actually bought an exercise dvd and I have only watched it...once. One day, one day. |
K10
| posted 17-Nov-2009 10:11pm
The Proposal was cute. It does have some scenes you won't want your little ones to see for sure. They didn't need those parts to make it a good movie. |
Bronwyn
| posted 17-Nov-2009 11:14pm
I will not be working out any time soon. I slipped on the stairs yesterday and in trying to recover from the fall I ripped all the muscles on one side.....I am miserable at the moment. A hiccup, a sneeze, a cough, bending over and even breathing somewhat is just uncomfortable.....shoot;-(
my daughter and I were laughing about the proposal the other day because she is presently applying for a fiancee' visa herself. I thought it was a cute and funny movie and wish they would have just left the inappropriate parts out, they were totally unnecessary. |
Debbie M.
| posted 18-Nov-2009 12:52am
Oh no Bronwyn, I'm so sorry you fell. Soft tissue damage takes so long to heal. I'm glad you didn't break any bones. Are you sure you didn't?
Haven't watched the movie yet but thanks for the heads up about the inappropriate parts. I didn't even look at the rating. My girls wanted to watch it. Now I will watch it without them.
I hope you sleep well all. Good night. |
Debbie M.
| posted 18-Nov-2009 8:16am
Here it is morning and I'm wondering if you slept Bronwyn. I was up until 4 AM. I finally fel asleep on the couch with the TV on. I slept real deep for 3 hours. I guess thats better then nothing. I suppose that is another reason to do the videos I checked out. They would promote better sleep.
I sat down this AM with a cup of coffee, after I dropped my daughter off at choir. I decided to look at the DVD's I checked out. One is Lisa Rinna' Dance Body Beautiful, wow, what a body. I think she is my age and I'm telling you she is HOT! I wish I looked like that.
Another is Bollyrobics dance workout, what ever that is.
And the last one is pilates with Kathy Smith's Peel of the Pounds. Wouldn't that be amazing if we could literally PEEL off the pounds? Has anyone seen that comercial on TV where the guy discovers a lump of fat on the floor in the grocery store and says "I think someone lost their stomach" Wouldn't that be easy and nice! |
Debbie M.
| posted 18-Nov-2009 9:25am
Mid morning update:
I did the Bollyrobics. And I have to tell you I really enjoyed it. By the end I had sweat rolling off my face. It was an Asian kind of dance.
Hooray for me. I can't believe I acually did it. My mind is clear and happy. I hope I'm not too sore tomorrow.
THis positive momentum makes me want to eat helthy today.
Has anyone thought about eating the same thing for lunch and breakfast everyday for two weeks? I read someplace that it is helpful to free the mind of all your choices (besides supper) while you are getting into the habit of eating well or being on a diet. |
Debbie M.
| posted 18-Nov-2009 9:27am
I'm such a poor sap of a typer. Off to clean up the house and then shower. My daughter has a Doc appointment at 1:00 this afternoon. She has had a sore tailbone for two weeks. She can't remember having an injury so we are going to check it out. |
Bronwyn
| posted 18-Nov-2009 10:53am
Wow Debbie good for you.....out there doing those exercises. I was assuming Bollyrobics would be East Indian dancing.....Bollywood kind of stuff. Doing one right thing does make you want to do more things correctly.....I have certainly noticed that in my life so there you go off to eat well after your exercises, woohoo!!!!
I am wondering how long it will take for my side to feel better. I know better than to go up and down the stairs with both hands full because of my bad knee and ankle that sometimes just go on me and I need to hold onto the rail. I also hate this time of year when things get icy out side and you have to worry about slipping on the ice.
Cant decide what to have for breakfast, somehow it feels a little chilly for a green smoothie.
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Bronwyn
| posted 18-Nov-2009 10:54am
Connie we haven't heard anything about your T-Tapp video???? |
K10
| posted 18-Nov-2009 1:50pm
Bronwyn: I am so sorry you fell and are hurting so much.
Debbie: Good job on the exercising. Is it an Indian video? Like what Bronwyn said "Bollywood".
I am in pain. Yesterday,I started feeling these lumps in front of my left ear (I have had lumps on the back of my neck many times before that are usually hormone related). Well these are painful and are in front of and below my left ear, and along my jawline. |
K10
| posted 18-Nov-2009 1:51pm
The ibuprofen is working and the swelling is somewhat better, do I keep my appointment? |
Debbie M.
| posted 18-Nov-2009 2:30pm
Sounds like an infection that I had once from a cold. Are you have any other symptoms? By the way, mine went away on its own. |
Connie
| posted 18-Nov-2009 3:30pm
Lumps and bumps in places they shouldn't be freak me out. I would go the doc. Actually, I just got home from the doc myself. I'm like you Bronwyn, in pain. But I have had 2 shots and 3 prescriptions to ease mine. It started last night. I woke up at 3 soaking wet. My gown was wet...I mean wet! My sheets and mattress pad were wet. So I changed gowns and got on the couch. Our couch has recliners on each end. Those end positions are very firm. But the center position doesn't have the extra support, so I sits lower. My hips were sunk below a comfortable level for 4 hours. I couldn't get up when I woke up. I try so hard to take care of my back so I can avoid pain. I wear a lift in one shoe, I sleep on a firm mattress, I sit on a wedge. But sleeping like I did last night really did a number. This is the first time I have ever went to the doc for my back. I'm hoping for some relief. I called my husband and told him we need to get a new couch. I hope he will agree.
I watched my dvd but I haven't had time to do it. But I liked the looks of it. It actually recommends watching the video all the way through before trying it.
I'm going to go lay on my back. I can't do any housework or lift for a couple of days. Fine with me. |
Connie
| posted 18-Nov-2009 3:32pm
Debbie, I forgot to congratulate you on a job well done with the exercising! I saved the best for last. Yea Debbie! |
K10
| posted 18-Nov-2009 4:54pm
Connie: I am so sorry about your aches. I hope the pain meds help. Did you get muscle relaxers?
I am going to go to the doctor, another $25 spent on something that isn't fun. I figure better safe than sorry.
Talk to you all later. |
Connie
| posted 18-Nov-2009 5:01pm
My back is feeling better, but still plenty sore. They warned me the meds would make me tired. I am definitely relaxed. Yes one of the meds, maybe both, are muscle relaxers. One of the shots was a cortisone shot, the other a muscle relaxer I think. When I left the appt I was worse than when I went in. Now, better.
K10, I am glad your going to the doc. Always a good idea to find out about those bumps and lumps. |
Debbie M.
| posted 18-Nov-2009 5:02pm
Oh my, what a bunch! I'll pray that everyone has a speedy recovery. |
Bronwyn
| posted 18-Nov-2009 9:04pm
My son, daughter-in-law and one year old grandson are in Orlando on vacation. My grandson had a fever and wasn't feeling well and they went to emergency with him. They were so impressed with how quickly and efficently they were attended to. Here you would be waiting at emergency for hours and hours......before you even saw anyone. You guys do not want the health program that Obama is trying to pass,,,,,,,really you don't. I had a friend who went in into emergency a couple of weeks ago and waited for 28 hours before she saw the Dr. Also our taxes are through the roof because of gov't run programs such as our health care.....you definitely pay for it and the service is not nearly as good. |
Connie
| posted 18-Nov-2009 9:10pm
I agree with you Bronwyn, but something must be done. The working poor are so vulnerable. My guess is it will take some time, some trials and errors, but it will be worked out. In Memphis, the emergency rooms are always very full. In my small hometown they are not. I hope your feeling better. My MIL knee gave out on her the other day. She was going up stairs. I was behind her and was able to grab her. "Give out" knees is not my problem. Thankfully!
My relaxers are wearing off so I'm going to take them and then go to sleep. Nice night all.
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kathy
| posted 18-Nov-2009 10:12pm
Connie-what happened to you. Did you fall too?
Debbie M. I usually eat the same thing for brkfast and lunch. Oatmeal-doctored up to make it good-for breakfast. Some almonds and peanuts in the AM for snacks. Then 1 fried egg with cinnamon raisin toast for lunch.
Interesting comments re: health care. I wonder if it will continue that it depends on the area you live in (i.e. Memphis vs other areas) that determines the quality of health care. |
K10
| posted 19-Nov-2009 1:45am
On Sunday I noticed a pimple in my ear near the top. When I went to the doctor today, after two different doctors felt my lumps (man did that hurt) they think it may be related to the pimple in my ear. Lymph nodes swollen because of it. I am now on antibiotics for 10 days. I hurt so badly after I got home from the poking and prodding, thankfully the ibuprofen seems to work.
Connie: I am glad your meds are working for you.
Bronwyn: I whole-heartidly agree with you. There are reasons why people from other countries, like Canada, come here for health care. I know it is difficult when you don't have insurance, but the government can't fix everything. Living in California, I see how bad it can be because of the abuse of the system by people that come here illegally. Our school system is also a joke.
Good night all. Hi Kathy.
I just saw Star Trek. It is pretty good. My friends niece is an extra in it. I really want to see that new movie with Sandra Bullock. It sure looks like a tear jerker. It is called The Blind Side.
Good night again |
Debbie M.
| posted 19-Nov-2009 8:33am
K10 Sorry about your ear. I hope you feel better soon. I want to see Blind Side too. But we can't afford 1 st run movies. I'll have to wait until it comes to the dollar theater, the library or rent it. I think Sandra looks amazing with blond hair. I wonder if she will keep it for a while or if she only dyed it for the movie. You don't think its a wig do you. It looks sooooo good. I'd love to have her hair.
I watches The Proposal last night. I thought some of her parts were over acted but over all it was entertaining. But why the stripper part? I thought the naked scene what a riot.
I think I'm going to look at Lisa Renna's video today.
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Connie
| posted 19-Nov-2009 9:25am
Morning gang! My back feels very sore, but I have much more freedom of movement. I didn't fall. I have degenerative back problems and my hips are not level. I will forever have to wear a lift in my shoe, which pretty much means nothing strappy or open in the back. Sleeping on the couch did me in! Anything jarring or heavy lifting or soft seating will make it become inflamed. Oh well.
I read that eating the same thing for breakfast and lunch daily very helps with weight loss. Healthy things of course. Dr Oz advises it too.
K10, who would have thought a pimple could do so much damage! I hope it goes away soon. The other night I had 2 pimples pop up on my chin. I dabbed them with finger nail polish remover before I went to bed and they were gone in the morning. That's the third time I've done that and it always works!
I saw the proposal when I was in MI. I thought it was really cute. The other night I tried to watch Star Trek, but I ended up on the phone with my MIL so I gave up and left the room. I may get a chance to watch it this weekend. I think I will like it.
What to do today? I'm supposed to stay off my feet, but I will gently get a few things done. I have to run to the store and get some ezek bread. Then lazy bum all day I guess. I plan to clean up my emails. I need to delete about 1/3 of them! |
K10
| posted 19-Nov-2009 10:03am
After I drop off my kiddo I think I am going back to bed. I hope the antibiotics help and don't give me too many side effects. The left side of face is swollen, I can tell more than anyone else and my ear is swollen too. I hope their guess is right and it gets better. They do say, doctors "practice" medicine. :)
Debbie: My daughters want to see New Moon and we just can't afford that either. There is a hospital nearby that is giving away free tickets if you donate blood and a t-shirt too. Oldest wants to do that, but I just don't think that it is worth it. Plus one of us will have to donate too and since I am sick, it won't be me. I wonder how many girls will pass out during the movie from donating blood???? |
K10
| posted 19-Nov-2009 10:04am
Connie: Sorry your back still hurts. |
Debbie M.
| posted 19-Nov-2009 10:23am
I keep my eziek bread in the freezer as I know most of you do too. But when I want a slice I have to very forcefully break one off the frozen loaf. Most the time they just pop right off but sometimes they are stubborn and they break in half or worse. Is there a better way? I know sitting the bread out is not a good idea as the bread is not very stable. What do you all do? I would be wary of putting it in the fridge as I am a mold-a-phobe and a freshness snob. hehe |
Debbie M.
| posted 19-Nov-2009 10:33am
HAHA K10 that is a riot!!! Donating blood to see a vampire movie! Arent their age limits to donating?
At our Lab the insentive to donate blood is a Turkey and a chance at a drawing for $500 gift card. I COULD SO USE THAT FOR CHRISTMAS. THey are going away two of them a week.
I'm telling you, living within your means is hard to do. You are all probably use to it but this is the first Christmas ever that we are not using any credit. It's cash only for us. Thankfully my family of 15 has agreed to not exchange gifts this year. But we have 2 out of 5 bought for my husbands side of the family already. Then of course there are our 4 kids. $$$$ I don't have a plan yet as we had no Christmas club account set up this year.
It will all work out! God has alway provided for us and I'm sure this year is no acception. We are trying to be 100 % more responsible so how could God not reward that? |
Connie
| posted 19-Nov-2009 3:15pm
K10, that is hysterical...girls passing out at the movie because of giving blood. Made me laugh!
Debbie, I know what you mean about the bread. Here's what I do. When I buy a loaf I leave it out until it is semi thawed. I then put half of it in a big baggie and keep it in the fridge. The other half I out in the freezer until I use the other up.
Meatloaf tonight. It is really hard to stay off my feet. I'm actually not very good at it. I am being careful though. |
Bronwyn
| posted 19-Nov-2009 3:17pm
Debbie you are so funny I had not even thought of the irony of blood donations for a vampire movie....ha, ha, ha that is pretty funny! |
Debbie M.
| posted 19-Nov-2009 10:28pm
How is this for a schedule? This is where I went today. Credit Union, Bank, Library, Post office, Walgreens, school to pick up daughter from from Girl Scouts, Wal-mart, Radiology center for X-ray, Eye doc and Good Will drop box. Thank goodness when I got home the pork chops were being cooked.
There was no time for the basketball game the girls wanted to go to or anytime to pick out eyeglasses for youngest. I guess tomorrow is another day. I'll get groceries, gas up the car, and take two kids to two separate birthday parties.(rolls eyes) |
Debbie M.
| posted 19-Nov-2009 10:29pm
Oh, and I'll donate blood to get a turkey and my name put in for a $500 gift certificate drawing. |
K10
| posted 20-Nov-2009 12:37am
Debbie: You busy girl. Do your kids go to school next week? Where we live now they have a whole week off. We haven't had that since private school.
Now my stomach is bugging me, probably because of the antibiotics, ibuprofen and poor diet. The diet has been poor for some time though.
Good night |
Debbie M.
| posted 20-Nov-2009 7:57am
My kids only have Thursday and Friday off. We are going a whole 3 blocks away to my Mom's for Thanksgiving. Even though it's a short distance we always sing the Over The River song.
Over the River and
Through the Woods
Over the river and thru the wood,
To grandfather's house we go;
The horse knows the way
To carry the sleigh,
Thru the white and drifted snow, oh!
Over the river and thru the wood,
Oh, how the wind does blow!
It stings the toes,
And bites the nose,
As over the ground we go.
Over the river and thru the wood,
To have a first-rate play;
Oh, hear the bell ring,
"Ting-a-ling-ling!"
Hurrah for Thanksgiving Day-ay!
Over the river and thru the wood,
Trot fast my dapple gray!
Spring over the ground,
Like a hunting hound!
For this is Thanksgiving Day.
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Debbie M.
| posted 20-Nov-2009 8:08am
Regarding head hunger:
If you're not hungry, FEAST instead!
Focus: What is going on inside of you? Focus on your physical state, your thoughts, and your feelings. Identify any possible triggers for eating such as fatigue, boredom, overwhelm, or nostalgia.
Explore: Complete this statement: I feel _ because _. Peel away the layers by asking “why?” and “what else?” Sometimes “I want a cookie” means “I want comfort,” or “I want rest,” “I want to escape from this conversation,” or “I want to experience the joy I remember from my childhood.”
Accept: Criticizing yourself for your thoughts, feelings, and actions will keep you stuck in old patterns. Accept that your emotions, no matter how difficult or trivial they may seem, tell you something about your needs.
Strategize: What could you do to meet your underlying need? (If you do what you always did, you'll get what you always got!)
Take Action: The step you take will depend on your specific need; just make sure it small, realistic, and takes you in the general direction of meeting your true needs.
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Connie
| posted 20-Nov-2009 11:36am
Morning. 148.6 this morning. I am done with one of my meds...it is too strong. I am going to take the muscle relaxer and ibuprofen only. The pain med is too much and I can't poo! I look pregnant! Enough of that! I think I may have overdid yesterday, so today taking it easy.
Luckily I have left overs for dinner. Sunny day here today. I need to get cracking on my Thanksgiving prep. Family coming to town. I just don't feel like doing anything. Wish you could come and whip up my holiday dinner Bronwyn! |
Debbie M.
| posted 20-Nov-2009 12:54pm
It's true Connie, Pain killers can really stop you up!
Well, I did it. Gave a little blood and they gave me a gift certificate for a free Turkey. I went to pick it up and ended up with a 17 pounder. Its thawing in my Mom's fridge as I type. Cross you fingers for me to get the $500.00 Visa gift card!!!!!!
The store had my cinnamon raisin english ezieks on sale this week! |
K10
| posted 20-Nov-2009 1:17pm
When should you take a frozen turkey out of the freezer to thaw? We will have additional people coming for dinner and now I am a little more stressed. I would hate for the turkey to be gross. What do you all make for Thanksgiving? |
Debbie M.
| posted 20-Nov-2009 2:03pm
If you have room in your fridge take it out of freezer and thoaw in refridgerator. The butcher told me it takes two days but putting it in fridge now will be fine. Maybe this weekend. I hate thawing them in the sink under water.
We are having Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, noodle, rolls, cranberries, pumpkin, pecan and apple pies with whipped cream. |
Debbie M.
| posted 20-Nov-2009 3:14pm
Believe it or not I am typing blind!!!!
I just looked at something I should have never seen.
It's my son's mid term progress report.
I am totally devistated and don't know what to do with him!!
2 D's, 2 F's and a C-
What am I going to do? What am I going to do?
My heart just sank. I'm suppose to drive him 30 minutes away this evening so he can go to his cousins birthday party and spend the night. THey will stay up all night gaming. THen tomorrow he will be sleepy. WHat am I to do? Taking away his computer and video games has made no difference in is grades. We have been warning him.
He just walked in the door and I sent him up to his room because I don't even know what to say to him. I told him to wait there for me. Oh what do I do?
Take EVERYTHING away?
Ignore it?
Go to school with him until he graduated from high school?
Lets have a vote y'all!
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Debbie M.
| posted 20-Nov-2009 3:21pm
Ok, now my girls get home and have all A's and B's. Go figure. Now instead of crying I have to celebrate. WHat if I took my son to his cousin's house for just an hour and then made him come home? I need an answer soon.
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Bronwyn
| posted 20-Nov-2009 3:35pm
Debbie I don't want to harp on about A.D.D. but, I think there is a strong possibility that you need to have an assessment done. It won't matter if you take everything he owns away and it won't matter if you ban him from every activity in life.....if he is unable to focus in the classroom then he will still be unable to focus in the classroom. If he is unable to organize his thoughts and put them on paper.....because his mind is like an out of tune radio station,,,,,it will stay that way no matter how much pressure you put on him to change. I don't believe that anyone wants to be unsuccessful. You may be upset but how do you think he feels. People compensate in all kinds of ways for these things......act like they don't care, get mad at you, start to rebel, act out,,,,,,maybe, just maybe this isn't his fault. He is most likely feeling like he is stupid and what the heck who cares and what can he do. Debbie if he is A.D.D. then he is going to need some help to be able to turn this around. You can scream until you are blue in the face and lambast him with every rule in the world and take everything he owns away and he will still not have success in school......if he has undiagnosed A.D.D. I don't believe he is doing this on purpose. The problem may not be A.D.D. but there is something amiss.... Talk to him as calmly and gently as possible. Find out how he feels....try to determine together what may be the problem. |
Bronwyn
| posted 20-Nov-2009 3:39pm
Listen Debbie whether you recognize this or not....because you are upset with his grades.....so is he. He may likely act like he just doesn't care but I don't buy that for a minute. He may have decided that he is stupid and that he just can't do the work. You know he isn't "stupid" (I hate that word)....but you also know that it is a horrible thing to feel like you are. Get beyond your feelings as a parent of being upset with his grades.....try to feel out the real person your son is. How does he feel? What does he think is the problem? What can you do to support him in turning this around. No threats.....love and concern and support. |
Bronwyn
| posted 20-Nov-2009 3:43pm
google.....u-tube for Julia Ross diet cure.....she talks about how horrible sugar is for us!
Debbie.....take some deep breathes.....in, out, in, out.....calm down. There are never any helpful or useful things said when one is MAD! |
Debbie M.
| posted 20-Nov-2009 4:02pm
You are so right Bronwyn, Thank you for centering me! We need new results so we need a new approach. |
Bronwyn
| posted 20-Nov-2009 4:07pm
At a high level of sugar intake, there is a risk of damaging or even destroying the adrenal and thyroid gland. These delicate glands must work overtime to help the body deal with excess sugar . After awhile under the pressure of constant bombardment of refined sugar, these glands literally burn out. To be sure, the glands are capable of regenerating and their function can return if you make the appropriate dietary changes and get off the sugar. There is a risk for permanent damage if you continue your sugar consumption. The more sugar consumed over the years the more likely it is that you will have burned out a portion of your adrenal and thyroid glands.
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Bronwyn
| posted 20-Nov-2009 4:09pm
I used the word "MAD".....because that is what be come as parents when we are at our wits end. It isn't angry it is truly.....MAD~~like crazy to the max |
Debbie M.
| posted 20-Nov-2009 4:12pm
I am MAD as in craz'd. |
Bronwyn
| posted 20-Nov-2009 4:12pm
MAD:
. Temporarily or apparently deranged by violent sensations, emotions, or ideas:
Lacking restraint or reason;
Haven't we all felt this at some time in our lives..... |
Debbie M.
| posted 20-Nov-2009 4:21pm
I have way more than I think I should.
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kathy
| posted 20-Nov-2009 5:24pm
Debbie-Your trials remind me of when my father said to me, 'Don't give up on him.'
I almost had some kind of educational counselor evaluate my son, but the office was too far away. So, I did what was close and convenient. I had him tutored in 2 subjects one semester. The head of the tutoring clinic did want to hear about his scores on any standardized tests from his school. Then she proceeded to find him some tutors. It showed him that I was concerned and this was going to take work. One of the subjects was algebra (which laughingly my other son teaches), and the other subject he was tutored in was World History - I think that's what it was called. I knew the person who ran the tutoring organization. She had very qualified people tutoring-like the head of the Math Department at a high school. And a history teacher at the local community college. Some of those tutoring outfits you have to watch out for-like Sylvan Learning Center-It's not very good. His tutoring sessions helped. His history tutor showed him how to study for tests!!! Very valuable.
I was constantly on the computer looking up info. about kids who don't do well in high school, but that was just to deal with my anguish. Like Bronwyn said keep your relationship with him good (somehow-whatever it takes) .
Unfortunately the tutoring was expensive. But I was desparate.
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Connie
| posted 20-Nov-2009 6:16pm
Debbie, my heart goes out to you. And your son. For him it must be especially frustrating since his sisters did so well. Ok, I know I have asked before, but I am going to ask again...what do his teachers say? They can be real insightful. It can be very good to have contact with them before progress reports come out, sort of all the way along, then no big surprises. It is good for the child to see parental involvement. It really is all about caring, they will appreciate it eventually. In the meantime, like Bronwyn said, deep breaths. |
K10
| posted 20-Nov-2009 7:08pm
Debbie: I think your son, husband and you should have conferences with each of his teachers. Bronwyn may be onto something with the ADD, some of the things you have said about him makes me think it is possible. Most kids with ADD are extremely bright.
My friends four year old is on meds now, two different ones actually, I know this seems young but he has been the kid who you dread being around and she is a consistent parent. His reputation proceeded him and he isn't even in school. She said she had the best week with him. She read some of the symptoms from this book about ADD to her step-son and he finally feels like, now I know why I had issues. He got involved in drugs and is now in the Marines. Not that your son is, but it may be something to consider as well. They have drug tests at Walgreens and such. Did we talk about this before?
Has he always struggled? They probably have info online that will help to evaluate if your son has the symptoms of ADD.
I pray things go well for you this weekend, the library probably has books as well.
Take care
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Anonymous
| posted 20-Nov-2009 7:39pm
Symptoms
# The symptoms of attention deficit disorder without hyperactivity in children are slightly different from those of the hyperactive form. Children with inattentive attention deficit disorder may actually seem lethargic and generally unengaged at times. Other symptoms include a dislike or avoidance of tasks that require sustained attention as with school work, appearing to not be listening even when being spoken to directly, difficulty organizing their tasks or play, being easily distracted and forgetful, and easily losing personal possessions.
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Bronwyn
| posted 20-Nov-2009 8:03pm
This is the measurements for a size 12 pattern in 1960....my word, look at that 32" bust and 34" hip = size 12.
Copyright : 1960s
The pattern is :Complete
Size: 12 Bust: 32 Hip: 34
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Bronwyn
| posted 21-Nov-2009 3:06am
Your friends son is awfully young to start on meds. He must be a very hyperactive child. |
Connie
| posted 21-Nov-2009 9:30am
Morning all. I don't know what to think about medication and ADD or ADHD. I know my sister is a teacher and she tells me about the struggles the kids with this diagnosis have when they are not medicated. Sometimes teachers get a bad rap. Parents think the teachers don't want to deal with the challenges their kids present. But my sister says unmedicated kids are not learning. And they are very angry about their situation and lash out. Then, the other kids can't learn. It is a very complicated problem. I remember reading that a side effect of medication was suicide in adult years. I don't know if that is because the child never was able to learn to function as an adult and the responsibilities of adult life became too overwhelming. I have known two families with this problem. Both tried to work on it without meds, both eventually used the meds at the high school level because the kids just could not learn. They were not going to graduate without the meds. Both expressed they wished they had started the meds sooner. Taking the meds is not easy. You have to keep an eye on food intake and still work on good habits. And work closely with a doctor. But both children graduated. One is in college and doing well. If I were the parent, I would use the meds. What is going to happen to an adult child that can't graduate? Nothing good. |
Debbie M.
| posted 21-Nov-2009 10:32am
Thank you all for posting your opinions. I don't think any of you are off track at all. You thoughts have been my own. I think my husband and I have come to the conclusion that we HAVE to have an official evaluation for my son. He is a smart kid. He is expressing for the first time that he dosn't know why he can't do it. We had a good talk and I tried to stay calm. He dosn't want help, I think because of pride but he is open to medication. So isn't that a contradiction? Anyway we will move forward.
Does anyone know where in the world I start to look for help? Are there programs at school? Our family doctor? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
BTW, Did I tell you we have had to make the decision to give up our camper? We sold it and the man is coming for it on Monday morning. It's very upsetting but when you are tight on money it's the luxury items that have to go, right? BOOHOO :(
We are looking at braces for my 9 year old and increased insurance for a 16 year old driver $$$$$$$
I guess we will camp in our tent. We still have all the equipment. |
K10
| posted 21-Nov-2009 11:31am
Debbie: I wouldn't check at school first. Go to your family doctor to get the referrals you need. My friends son is so young, but she says he is acting like the child she knew he was. The medical group she goes to is being very pro-active. If I didn't know this kid I wouldn't ever think to medicate so young, but he needs it. |
K10
| posted 21-Nov-2009 5:57pm
Debbie: This is the book my friend got a lot of info from and it is the same book that her doctor uses. Healing ADD by Dr. Daniel G. Amen. I hope this helps. |
Debbie M.
| posted 22-Nov-2009 1:44am
Thanks K10 |
Connie
| posted 22-Nov-2009 9:20am
Morning. My back is a little better. I have more freedom of movement, but it still hurts. No pain meds, I can deal with it. I stretched and stretched this morning. My son cut a piece of plywood and covered it in an old tablecloth for me to sit on. That helps. I replaced the lifts in my shoes and I will forgo my house shoes for a more supportive pair. I put some folded sheets under my mattress where it sags from my hips and hopefully I will be on the mend. That dang mattress. We paid 1400 for it and it has not held up at all. My husband said we can get a new one. That would surely help my back. So, I don't know what else I can do. It has never hurt this long before.
Housework today. Just organizing mostly. The big house cleaning will be on Tues and Wed when daughter can help. Great day all. Be thankful for our good health, nothing is as important. |
Debbie M.
| posted 22-Nov-2009 9:58am
Connie, I do believe good health is the most under appreciated blessing. You don't know what you have until it is in jeopardy.
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Connie
| posted 22-Nov-2009 4:47pm
How do we end up with so much stuff in our houses? I have two boxes ready to go out back. One box I'll keep the other is going to Goodwill I guess. They are full of dodads and such. I have cut my decorations in the living room and dinning room down to half and I like it much better. We have a corner fireplace, so hard to decorate. Right now I just have three candles across it and I like it better. I'm saving some things for my son to use if he wants. Ok, this back problem is driving me nuts I am going to go to the chiropractor tomorrow. I'm ready to try that.
I need to get my holiday grocery list together. I guess I will work on that tomorrow. I'm running out of steam! |
Debbie M.
| posted 22-Nov-2009 8:48pm
Connie, Its been a while since you have treatment on your legs. Have you seen final results? Please tell. Would you do it over again? |
Debbie M.
| posted 23-Nov-2009 9:55am
Is official, the camper is gone. :( |
K10
| posted 23-Nov-2009 10:34am
Debbie: I am sorry it is gone. I totally know how you feel. Maybe when the both of us can get another one, we can get together and go camping???? |
Bronwyn
| posted 23-Nov-2009 11:50am
Yes K10 and Debbie you should plan a camping trip together....something to look fore ward to when you are both so sad about your campers. A bit of a distance between your homes....you can meet in the middle.
Connie I have a new appreciation for back pain (although mine is side pain....ripped the muscles in my side),,,,,it makes it more difficult to get comfortable for sleeping and just generally moving. It seems to take a long time to repair as well.
I picked up Julia Ross' Diet cure book on the week-end. I will let you know if there is anything interesting there. |
Debbie M.
| posted 23-Nov-2009 12:54pm
My neighbor wants to go on a diet and thinks maybe we can work together to hold each other accountable. I have more free time then she does but it seems she is willing to try. Her name is Brenadette. SHe is also the neighbor that said we could borrow her camper next year. |
Bronwyn
| posted 23-Nov-2009 5:47pm
Connie I agree that it is so amazing how stuff just accumulates so quickly.....I feel like I have stuff to dejunk all the time......that is ridiculous. I don't even have any little kids.
Hey Debbie that is nice for you to have some one close to work with on the weight loss....
I am the only one who doesn't have Thanksgiving this week.....and I still have pumpkin pie in my fridge. |
Connie
| posted 23-Nov-2009 5:49pm
Hello all. Busy, busy day. I went to the store and got my holiday groceries. Somehow I lost a bag of sugar on the way home! I will make some pies with sugar for the non NFNS guests at my table.
I just got home from the chiropractor. He popped me around and I will be going back tomorrow and Wed as well. Looks like I'll be getting an adjustment monthly forever. As long as it works, I'll give it a try.
As for my legs. I'm thinking I got what I paid for. It was only 250. My legs are better, but not all of the veins went away and I have brown spots from some of the injection sites that will have to be removed with a laser. But the several spots on my legs that looked "bruised" from the large concentration of spider veins are not there anymore. I am thinking about going to see a cosmetic doctor and see what they say. It will depend on money. I don't mind spending a bit, but only a bit.
Tonight I am going to supervise my son, or husband, clean the carpet in the living room. Should be interesting! |
Connie
| posted 23-Nov-2009 9:53pm
The house smells wonderful. I bought a hoover carpet cleaner and that little machine kicked butt! Of course there's only so much that can be done with this carpet. It's 15 years old and we haven't cleaned it often enough. Kids, food, pets, traffic...it has taken it's toll. But I am not getting new carpet until the cats are all gone. So it's going to be awhile and I can live with it, stains wear and tear and all, until we have fewer pets. My husband worried it wouldn't suck up the water very well, but I think it did better than the one we rented. The carpet cleaner was my Christmas present. I am very pleased with it.
Tomorrow back to the chiropractor and then MIL to the doc. I wish I could stay home and finish the house cleaning I started. Darn. But I made a good dent yesterday so I will just make the best of it. I hate trying to cook and clean at the same time. Daughter will be home tomorrow so she is going to be a big help. Her roommate will not be with us this year so I am hoping to get more help out of her than normal. Today my friend wanted me to go out to lunch with her. I told her no. One of the restaurants in town has a buffet (man, can I get in trouble there!) for 4.99. I told her I bought a sweet potato for 29 cents. Who's the good shopper? Then I didn't even have time to eat it. Left overs for lunch and dinner. But all NFNS. I will be cheating on Thursday. Dressing will be my downfall. But I am going to try and minimize the damage. I'm still carrying my extra 5 pounds. I have to be good. |
Bronwyn
| posted 24-Nov-2009 3:28am
Problem with sugar,,,,,,,(quite an amazing list......)
1. Sugar can suppress the immune system.
2. Sugar upsets the minerals in the body.
3. Sugar can cause hyperactivity, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and crankiness in children.
4. Sugar produces a significant rise in triglycerides, a leading cause of heart disease.
5. Sugar contributes to the reduction in defense against bacterial infection.
6. Sugar can cause kidney damage.
7. Sugar reduces high density lipoproteins.
8. Sugar leads to chromium deficiency.
9. Sugar leads to cancer of the breast, ovaries, intestines, prostate and rectum.
10. Sugar consumption is the top cause of type II diabetes, as it increases levels of glucose and insulin.
11. Sugar causes copper deficiency.
12. Sugar interferes with absorption of calcium and magnesium.
13. Sugar raises the level of neurotransmitters called serotonin
14. Sugar weakens eyesight.
15. Sugar can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels).
16. Sugar can produce an acidic stomach.
17. Sugar can raise adrenalin levels in children.
18. Sugar malabsorption is frequent in patients with functional bowel disease.
19. Sugar consumption can cause aging.
20. Sugar consumption can lead to alcoholism.
21. Sugar consumption is the top cause of tooth decay.
22. Sugar use contributes to obesity.
23. High intake of sugar increases the risk of Crohn's Disease, and ulcerative colitis.
24. Sugar can cause changes associated with gastric or duodenal ulcers.
25. Sugar can cause arthritis.
26. Sugar can cause asthma.
27. Sugar can cause candida albicans (yeast infections).
28. Sugar can cause gallstones to form.
29. Sugar can cause heart disease.
30. Sugar can cause appendicitis.
31. Sugar can cause multiple sclerosis.
32. Sugar can cause hemorrhoids.
33. Sugar can cause varicose veins.
34. Sugar can elevate glucose and insulin responses in oral contraceptive users.
35. Sugar can lead to periodontal disease.
36. Sugar can contribute to osteoporosis.
37. Sugar contributes to saliva acidity.
38. Sugar can cause a decrease in insulin sensitivity.
39. Sugar leads to decreased glucose tolerance.
40. Sugar can decrease growth hormone.
41. Sugar can increase cholesterol.
42. Sugar can increase the systolic blood pressure.
43. Sugar can cause drowsiness and decreased activity in children.
44. Sugar can cause migraine headaches.
45. Sugar can interfere with the absorption of protein.
46. Sugar causes food allergies.
47. Sugar can contribute to diabetes.
48. Sugar can cause toxemia during pregnancy.
49. Sugar can contribute to eczema in children.
50. Sugar can cause cardiovascular disease.
51. Sugar can impair the structure of DNA.
52. Sugar can change the structure of protein.
53. Sugar can make our skin age by changing the structure of collagen.
54. Sugar can cause cataracts.
55. Sugar can cause emphysema.
56. Sugar can cause atherosclerosis.
57. Sugar can promote an elevation of low density proteins (LDL).
58. Sugar can increase free radicals in the blood stream,
59. Sugar can cause overeating.
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Connie
| posted 24-Nov-2009 1:12pm
Wow! What a list! Where did you get your info? There should be billboards all over the place with that list printed on them.
Chiro adjustment is really helping. Loving it. I have been busy and I am feeling the "tired of food" and not wanting to eat so much phenomenon associated with NFNS. There must be something to the "staying busy" that keeps my mind and body occupied and away from food/snacking. |
Bronwyn
| posted 24-Nov-2009 2:11pm
Google.....Julia Ross "The Diet Cure",,,,,,, |
Connie
| posted 24-Nov-2009 7:23pm
Hey!!!!!!! Where is everybody? Back from taking MIL to the doc. It was a 4 hour trip! Now I'm just wanting to relax and I need to do some stuff. My back needs a break so I guess I'll spend some time making lists. That way when I get up tomorrow I can hit the ground running. That's the plan. How is everyone tonight? |
Bronwyn
| posted 25-Nov-2009 12:47am
Yes everyone is MIA here, eh! Connie I didn't make it clear.....the list of negative effects of sugar came form the book "The diet Cure" by Julia Ross.
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