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No Flour, No Sugar Diet
SummaryDr. Gott's No Flour, No Sugar Diet presents a simple, straight-forward way to lose weight and keep it off for a lifetime. All you need do is eliminate flour and sugar from your diet. DescriptionThis diet book contains common-sense techniques on how to eat better and achieve a healthier lifestyle. It gets you to focus on foods that are nutritional and satisfying. Thus, you can both lose weight and become healthier in the process. You can eat brown rice, lean meats, low-fat dairy products, fruits and vegetables. But, you have to stop eating foods like bagels, pasta, bread, cereal, white rice, cookies, sweets, and cakes. Many excellent recipes are included in the book with have no flour and sugar, yet taste delicious. The approach is to keep things simple by just eliminating flour and sugar, the two primary food ingredients that are causing the obesity problem in America. Our culture has become addicted to sweets. This book helps you break the addiction and get on track for eating healthier while losing that extra weight. HistoryDr. Gott is a medical columnist published in over 350 newspaper daily. He is a practicing physician with a general practice in Connecticut. He's also the director of medicine at Hotchkiss School (a prep-school). CriticismGiving up bread and sweets may simply be too hard for some people. Sugar is in a great majority of products sold today. While the diet sounds simple, implementing it and sticking to it is quiet a challenge. Tags: glycemic-index low-calorie low-carb low-fat no-sweets simple Related Diets: Cambridge Diet Cabbage Soup Diet No-S Diet South Beach Diet Fat Smash Diet |
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| Cammie | posted 28-Sep-2008 10:50am Good Morning, I went to the store yesterday to get some of the things that I need to stay on track! To my plesant suprise, our local Hy-vee store has a health food section and they had the Ezekial bread, rice pasta, and a rice krispie cereal with NFNS, so it is nice to know I don't have to go on a hunt to find these items! Had a good eating day yesterday and the weather was so nice here, I went for a walk with my husband and my two dogs, so I felt good last night when I finally climbed into bed! It is fun to read about the grandbabies, as I don't have children, so will never know what that is like! Where are some of you from? I live in Lincoln Nebraska with my husband and two dogs. Hope you all have a great day! Cammie |
| Debbie M. | posted 28-Sep-2008 2:36pm I'm in Northern Indiana. I have a husband, 4 children (15 to 8), a yorkie, two cats, one rabbit, one lovebird and three goldfish. My husband said if I bring one more animal into the house he is leaving. lol We used to have pet mice and hermit crabs too but they have died off. Any campers? Deb |
| Connie out of town | posted 28-Sep-2008 6:54pm Welcome Cammie. You have come to the right spot for information and suuport. I think we rock! My neice thinks I don't eat enough! And she thinks I have lost a ton. I keep trying to tell her how stabilizing my blood sugar has left me without cravings...ever. Her apartment is FULL of chocolate. I'm fine. We went to the mall and she ate at the food court. And I'm fine. I can't believe how easy this is. Cammie, be careful your pasta does not have the word flour anywhere in the ingredient list. I think I would like camping. I haven't really done it. Later everyone. |
| Anonymous | posted 29-Sep-2008 8:59am Welcome Cammie. I live in Naples, FL - I have a husband a step daughter (11) (I get her on the weekends) two dogs (which I consider my four legged kids....Cane (4) and Madison (3 1/2) - they are my babies - they are boxers). I have no children of my own but my step daughter is great. Debbie M - I am orginally from Muncie, IN, moved to Fishers before moving down here to FL. I grew up camping and loved it but it is way too hot in FL to go camping in a tent or a camper and WAY too may bugs and snakes....maybe if I had an RV I would. I do miss it along with the campfires. Connie - be sure to let us know how much you have lost when you return....I know it will be a lose Bronwyn - enjoy those babies...... Greg - Where are you????? Everyone have an awesome day..... |
| Tres | posted 29-Sep-2008 9:00am opps above was me |
| Mary | posted 29-Sep-2008 12:37pm Hi all, I've been MIA for awhile. I got a stomach virus which knocked me for a loop and I've had trouble getting my food straight since then. My husband was off work last week which didn't help me stay on track with my food. Hopefully this week I can get it back together, although we're going up to the Bay Area this coming weekend to see my older daughter who is in college up there. Bronwyn, congrats on the new grandchild. How exciting! Connie, you're doing great. I've always wanted to see NC. I was very close last year. We went to Eastern TN (Gatlinburg area). Tres, I've never been to Florida, but my husband's cousin lives there and he says May and November are the best months. Debbie M., we don't camp but we used to. Now I don't want to do all the prep required! As for me, I live in So. California with my husband and younger daughter who is 18. I have 2 dogs, 2 cats and 2 parakeets. We've had all manner of pets over the years, and although they drive us nuts at times, we love them. |
| Tres | posted 29-Sep-2008 12:44pm Ijust read this and found it to be very interesting and true.....enjoy Secret #4 - Make love of self more important than scale weight Your goal is to achieve a certain body weight as measured on a scale. Yes, this goal is obviously important. Yes, we all want to be thin. The trick is to hold the goal lightly, which means that you let the goal guide and lead you but without letting the goal make you crazy. Craziness happens whenever we become obsessed with achieving our goal at any cost. When your make your scale weight the ultimate, most important goal at any cost, then it's natural and logical for love of self to become secondary. For example, feeling good about yourself and the way you're living becomes second to whether or not you dropped a pound or two. Feeding yourself in a harmless, nourishing way becomes second to whether or not you dropped a pound or two. All that matters is getting on the scale and seeing your weight go down. This puts all your attention on a symbol of success and takes attention away from the direct experience of a successful every-day life. The path that you walk to get to the goal is just as important as the goal. It simply must be a path with a heart or the path of love of self or it is not a path worth walking. You will eat in a harmless, loving way before you achieve your scale weight. You will eat in a harmless, loving way when you achieve your scale weight. And you will eat in a harmless, loving way after you achieve your scale weight. So, as you can see, your scale weight almost becomes irrelevant because it doesn't change or impact your intention to eat and live in a way that demonstrates love of self. |
| Debbie M. | posted 29-Sep-2008 1:56pm Loving yourself is SO important. I used to live in the cycle of hating myself because I just pigged out. And since I did, the physiological high and low blood sugar resulted, leaving me unable to help myself. Remeber FLYING Bronwyn? (FLyLady's Finally Loving Yourself)! Absolutely the most important thing you can do is love yourself. I was flying at the camp ground. There were plenty of temptations around. Smores with all the marshmallow, chocolate and graham crackers. Bags of Doritos and snacky things for the football game we watched. But I have never in my life been able to resist. I would have either pigged out or felt sorry for myself first and then pigged out. This time it was no big deal. I stayed on my diet. I brought things I could have and I was satisfied! I AM happy. I have suffered with depression in the past and I have been on medication ever since. I actually feel even better now than I have for years even on the meds. It makes me wonder if I would be able to ween very slowly off my meds after a while. Of course I would only do this with my Docs support and supervision. Wouldn't that be great? Has anyone else gotten off antidepressants because of a diet? |
| Connie out of town | posted 29-Sep-2008 9:27pm I am so there...loving myself better. Atleast more than I have been in a long while. There is such a feeling of empowerment when I get off the rollorcoaster that has been my emotionally charged eating life. Always it came out in the food I ate and the way I stayed down on myself with feelings of disapointment, frustration and resignation. Such a rut. And I had been there a long, long time. Don't you notice that when we treat ourselves better, others treat us better too? What a bonus. I have to accept the fact that my bad eating habits were mine, I did it to myself. My neice ate some healthy dinner I made. She was wary, but gave it a try. I am very proud of her! Tomorrow I am really going to throw some healthy stuff at her. Her pantry is stuffed with every kind of chocolate confection on the planet. Dougnuts, swiss cake rolls, moon pies...everything! It is kind of hard to watch her eat it. I keep thinking about what is actually in them. Yuck. Found out my husband is going to lose two teeth, have a bone graft and then some build up and then a bridge and then some crowns. That is if everything is optimal. It could be worse. We won't know until Nov. So people, do not avoid the dentists. They are our friends! I won't be home till Wed afternoon. I miss my cats, I have 4 and 2 dogs. They hate it when I'm gone...but reward me with such love when I return. If only all my relationships could be so uncomplicated! Night all. |
| Bronwyn | posted 30-Sep-2008 12:00am Debbie your message of loving ourselves is highly important. As a group of people who have struggled with our weight and many of us having been on/off diets....up and down in our weight, it is common to also have the same up and downs with our emotional well being. When you fail at the attempt to lose weight or regain the weight it is devastating to our self esteem. I am sure many of us have beat ourselves up over weight. Debbie I think another good fly lady idea is "that we can do anything for 15 minutes". I think I will try to incorporate that into my thinking when I am tempted to have things that don't support my having success....."I can go without that bad choice item for 15 minutes". A bigger challenge for me is wanting to eat all of the time....eating when I am not even truly hungry.....I think I will try "I can go without eating for 15 minutes". That may turn into having more control over the volume of food I eat. I don't think weighing myself at this point is loving myself. I am going to try to have success around the idea that I can do NFNS for this day.......today I can be perfect in my food choices.....today I can eat better quality and less volume than yesterday. For me I think it is a more positive approach to not focus so much on my weight.....for that is seldom a positive thing and causes distress. I think I will determine my success by recording that I was successful in my eating plan. Connie your niece is lucky to have your good example. Sounds like she has some pretty bad habits. Does she have any concerns about her weight. I was able to get away with eating lots of treats and sugar when I was young but in my mid 30's I had a huge weight gain and have struggled with it every since. Better to work at avoiding the problem by not gaining the weight than letting bad habits take root and result in huge weight gains that you will struggle with the rest of your life to get rid of. That whole vicious circle is one to avoid so hopefully you will have a positive influence on your niece in this respect. Hey Hilda we haven't heard from you for a while. Hope things are going well. My success is going to be gauged by whether I did the program that day or not instead of what the scales say. Yikes Connie that is a lot of dental work.....will your insurance cover all of that????? |
| Connie out of town | posted 30-Sep-2008 9:32am bronwyn, it's funny you should ask about our dental insurance. Awhile back Jerry was concerned about how much it was going to cost to have 3 teeth pulled. The cost then was 250 and he thought that was high. He is going to have a coronary over what all of this other stuff is going to cost. In fact, I'm fully expecting him to try and put some of it off. But I will be firm. That man can be penny smart and pound foolish as a rule. It is also ironic you mentioned you can do anything for 15 min. Not 10 inutes before I logged on to this page, those very words went through my head. I was considering them for my neice. She has had to resort to med's a couple of times to help with her anxiety while at school. They work wonders, but kick her butt. She has to carve out time to get some serious sleep to compensate. She didn't need meds yesterday, I think she becoming more comfortable with her surroundings. But I give her pep talks and trying to talk yourself through a panic attack is my next pep talk. Hence, the 15 min concept. She is such a lovely, sensitive and intelligent young woman. She will be fine. Most people get nervous, run to the bathroom or break out in a sweat or something. In my family, we get nervous and go into panic. About my neice; She is blessed with a beautiful body. She is tall and slim...and has a very beautiful face. Her mother stocked her pantry before she left. Amanda does not eat a lot at one time. In fact, she is one of those people that "eats like a bird." Whereas, I eat like a wolf! But she always has a "snack" before bed and that is where the goodies come in. For Amanda, a snack helps her with anxiety. I really believe that is just in her head, given her food choice, but panic attacks deplete you of all energy and eating something after feels good. I have given her some better choices, maybe she will try them. I am ready to go home!!!! It has been a nice visit and I'm glad I could help. But being away seems strange after awhile. |
| Cammie | posted 30-Sep-2008 9:47am Hi to all, Today will be fourth day on this new healthy eating plan, and it has been easier than I had thought it would be! I have not felt hungary! I am leaving for St. Louis tomorrow and will be on the go until I get home on Sunday, so that will be the real challenge. Making good food choices from what will be available to me! Loving ones self is some times hard to do!! I am better, but still find flaws that I dislike! I have never been one to get on the scale everyday. For me it is all about how my clothes fit! If I can get in those jeans that I wore last fall, then that is what counts for me, not a number on the scale. The #'s don't always move, but maybe I have lost inches! Brownyn, I would agree with you, a good day would be to have a perfect NFNS day! That is a great approach to this way of eating! Connie, I was in the dental field for many years, so I know what you and your husband are going through. It is so important to go to the dentist on a regular basis, especially if you don't like them. They can catch small problems before they become massive!!! Well, I wll check in when I get back, so I hope all of you have a great rest of the week and weekend!!! Cammie |
| Anonymous | posted 30-Sep-2008 11:03am I get the South Beach Diet Daily Dish sent to my email and today the article recommended eating only 3 bites of a dessert if you are faced with a temptation at a special occasion or have an intense craving for satisfying your sweet tooth. Chew slowly and savor each morsel. On a daily basis stick to sugar free popsicles, fudgsicles, candy, gum, pudding and jello of the sugar free variety. Don't forget to check the calorie count, though. |
| Hilda | posted 30-Sep-2008 11:09am I have lost 2 more pounds. I am watching my portion sizes now that I am wanting to lose more. Ready to go down another pant size. Still getting comments that I have lost. Tried a new hairstyle that makes me feel better and look better I think.I have had to take in my size 14 pants. |
| Connie out of town | posted 30-Sep-2008 12:17pm Good to hear from you Hilda. I'm like you, still in 14's, though they be baggy! I know I need to exercise. That is going to be my commitment when I get home. The weather is definitely cooled off, no more excuses. For me, I could never stop at three bites. I don't even know if I could stop at one whole serving. It has been so long since I tasted a sweet something, besides my cereal. I'm not sure what I would do, and I have no intention of finding out! I go all day long, sticking to the plan, feeling good, I would never risk blowing it on something that isn't adding nutrition to my body and is so very fleeting. That's the way I look at it. I'll stick to my cereal and Splenda or stevia and sometimes top it with fruit and it is filling and satisfying. I am stuck in this apartment with nothing to do but read. Forgive me if I go on and on...! |
| Tres | posted 30-Sep-2008 12:35pm I could stop at three bites but then that opens a door to saying oh..only three bites of this and that and before you know it you are back into your old eating habits. Great job Hilda...... I agree Cammie about the scale and it is how your clothes feel and fit but for me getting on the scales keeps me in check. I know if I exercise hard one day that the scale might actually go up because it is muscle but I know the day after that it should come down. I do it just as a check....I have stopped letting the scale get me down. Ilose inches faster than I do the lbs. Have a safe trip coming hom Connie |
| Bronwyn | posted 30-Sep-2008 1:45pm Connie I think it was you that mentioned putting refried beans on rice cakes, I didn't think I would fancy that but I haven't tried it. I bought something today that I would like to try that on though.....corn thins. They are in a package exactly like the rice cakes but are called corn thins....NFNS. They are thin and crispy and really good. I am thinking they would be nice topped with refried beans, a little cheese and put under the broiler for a minute and then topped with a fresh tomato, avocado, onion and cilantro salsa. I think they are better than rice cakes....just had with some peanut butter (of course NfNS). I expect you would find them in a natural foods section of your grocery store, I actually got them at Safeways just in the regular aisle with rice cakes so you may not even need a natural foods section. The brand is "Real Foods" Corn Thins and they are imported from Australia. "I can do anything for 15 minutes",,,,,,is the Fly lady philosophy. I think it could work with any situation and may be very good for phobias and panic kind of stuff. Fly Lady suggests setting a timer for 15 minutes to do tasks.....and to stick with that task for that time not to be multitasking. I find when I don't want to do something....like my ironing or feel overwhelmed by a task that if I just decide to tackle it for 15 minutes it seems less daunting. The 15 minutes also helps me to focus.....if I don't do that I don't get anything done because I am running from one thing to the next. For this program I could apply it in the way that even though I want a chocolate bar I can go for 15 minutes without having one....I may have to continue segments of 15 minutes of going without but I do believe that the craving or desire will pass if I do that. Wishing you all a good day free of NFNS and full of happiness  |
| Tres | posted 1-Oct-2008 2:29pm I found this really neat website if anyone is interested: www.healthchecksystems.com - click on the health and fitness tab |
| Bronwyn | posted 1-Oct-2008 8:07pm Tres I totally agree with you on the three bites. The woman who hosted last nights club has had so many hard experiences in the past few years and she went to so much work. The dinner and the dessert and the treats and so forth really didn't fit the plan but I didn't want to make a big deal about me and my food plan. I thought I would just do the 3 bite thing......it doesn't work for me either. Not even last night....I ate way too many wrong things. Then I was stupid and stood on the scales.....and now I am just so miserable because again I failed. I wasn't craving or anything.....I just went into bad habit mode and it was a downward spiral from there. I have decided that I don't really believe that I can ever lose weight little lone keep it off. I need to change that thinking around before I can ever have any success. There is no way to get around feeling like a failure when you continue to fail......there just isn't!!! |
| Hilda | posted 1-Oct-2008 10:19pm Would you PLEASE read the Dr. Phil book? There is a section on EXACTLY what you are talking about. |
| Bronwyn | posted 1-Oct-2008 11:23pm Hilda I am going out of town for a few days and I will take Dr. Phil's book with me to read in the evenings.....I already have the book but I haven't read it. |
| Hilda | posted 1-Oct-2008 11:24pm I am the one who likes simple recipes. Tonight I was craving carrots of all things. I took a can of sliced carrots, drained them, dumped them in a bowl, added one packet of splenda, some cinnamon, a dash of nutmeg and about 2 tablespoons of butter. Covered and microwaved for about 2.5 minutes. Yum-O. |
| Connie | posted 1-Oct-2008 11:27pm bronwyn, honey....what happened? I see a definite pattern here. I have been asking myself how I would react to a new, and first, grandchild. I would probably want to embrace the whole experience by doing what I think me, as a good and capable mom, would do. Cook! Really yummy substantial foods that make everyone in my family feel good and strong and connected. Seriously, I have probably gained more weight being "the best mom ever" than in despair. Big highs, big lows... I'm eating. I like to think those days are over. I'm counting on it. For me, it's all about being without cravings. And not eating unless I'm hungry. And then eating intelligently. My niece thought I wasn't eating enough. In fact, I ate more than she did. And Tuesday, I ate A LOT! But when I'm not hungry, I don't eat. I don't snack. If I'm away from home when hunger strikes, I try to find someplace that serves rice. Or in an emergency, I always have a small bag of cashews in my purse. Just enough to tide me over until I can get something allowable. I have a plan and I work the problems. I think Dr Phil's book is a good idea. When I started this I read and read and read. Tomorrow morning I'm going to weigh. And it is going to be good news. I want to hear that from you!!!!! Night all. |
| Hilda | posted 2-Oct-2008 12:25am Tonight I googled: No Flour No Sugar diet blog and found another blog. They seem to be having success. |
| Tres | posted 2-Oct-2008 9:20am Bronwyn....you have not failed you just feel down..get back up, brush yourself off and continue to walk forward....don't look behind you continue to look forward....don't get discouraged, we all slip up. YOU ARE NOT A FAILURE!!!! Ok, so you ate wrong for that day and of course the scales are going to show it but it doesn't mean that you have totally done wrong as long as you have realized what you did and now correct it. Stick with it, don't get discouraged....we are all behind you and support you....come on girl.....you know enough about this to know you can do it! Get the thought out of your head that you can't lose weight......you can lose the weight you just have to want it bad enough...dig deep down and want it....want to lose weight more than you want that piece of Chocolate or that bite of bad. Strive for small goals.....5 lbs, then another 5 and then another 5...........I know you already know all of this but girl, pick yourself up....you are a beautiful person...let that shine through and move on. I found Ezekiel cereal and it is sooo good. It reminds me of grape nuts. It has a lot of calories 200 in 1/2 cup. I love it. Welcome back Connie....I look forward to seeing what the scales say. Hilda, what was teh website? I have never read the Dr. Phil book either....not a big fan of Dr. Phil |
| Jennifer | posted 2-Oct-2008 10:24am HI! I just found this site, and thanks for all the encouraging posts. I just went back on the no flour no sugar diet, and can't wait to see results...in the beginning of this year I went on this diet, as well as going back to vegetarism (sp?). I lost 35 pounds and 4 inches. I was also going to the gym at time. This time I am just going to the no flour no sugar and veggies again, seeing as I gained back 15 pounds (yikes!). I am just doing excercises at home ( have a stationary bike and situps!). We will see. I am back up to 187 pounds, at 5' 7". ugh. we will see...keep posting everyone, it helps so much. |
| Tres | posted 2-Oct-2008 10:50am Welcome Jennifer |
| Connie | posted 2-Oct-2008 10:52am Drum roll please.... 157! Even I am surprised! Basically, all I've done for the last week was lay around my nieces apartment reading...4 entire books. I did all the grocery shopping and cooking. By the way, I received the ultimate compliment...."you're a good cook, Aunt Connie." So now I am pumped! Three pounds away from a 30 lb weight loss is amazing. But, not time to go shopping for new clothes yet. I've no idea how much more weight I can lose, but I never plan on eating any other way, so maybe some more will come off. Hi Jennifer. You are definitely in the right place. I think vegetarianism is admirable, however risky. I became severely anemic doing it and basically felt like crap all of the time. Trips to the doc and meds and back on meat did the trick, but it took a while. I found out that a small amount of meat protein is all you need to get those essential proteins only meat can provide. Also, if you are still having a period and exercising strenuously, there is a chance you will not be getting enough iron from a regular vitamin. That was the news from my doc in 1994. Just be aware. My exercise back then was running and each pounding of my feet leaked blood into, somewhere?. I know you said an exercise bike, but I really do cringe when the word vegetarianism comes up. Hang in there bronwyn. Since negative feelings never produce anything positive, look at this as a learning experience. Try to figure out why it happened. There as a reason. Be it big, or small. Then really spend some time thinking about it and I'll bet it becomes something you can easily overcome. I'll check in later |
| Debbie M. | posted 2-Oct-2008 12:04pm Congrats Connie, You are truely an inspiration! Brownwyn, I soooo feel ya. Get rid of that stinkin thinkin. Even if you don't believe it, you need to talk to yourself positively. You can do it. Keep trying and that is all you can do. The South Beach author said life is all about slipping and getting back up again. Its two steps forward and one step back. Don't feel bad for stepping back. You are not behind. Just step back in where you are. YOU CAN DO IT! Welcome Jennifer! Tes, I love ezechial bread too. I toast it and put on turkey, tomato, avocado with salt and pepper. Yum! Sometimes if I have a hankering I put on sugar free jam and natural peanutbutter. But I definately limit it. Hilda, I agree, Dr. Phill's book is full of good sensible advise. I think its a good read for anyone. I will weigh tomorrow as it will be the end of 4 weeks for me. Can't wait to see! Deb |
| Tres | posted 2-Oct-2008 1:02pm Congrats Connie!!!! That is Awesome!!!.....what is your goal weight? How tall are you? You have got to be sooo proud of yourself and your family must be proud also.....AWESOME GIRL!!!! Did you start at 184lbs? Bronwyn....I slip all the time....my weakness is cheese, tricuits and wine on Saturday nights....I drink three glasses of wine (two too many)......and that is almost every weekend. It is bad when you are on this way of life but I love wine by the pool on Saturday nights...it is my way of relaxing from a long hard week at work and a long hard day of working out in the yard on Saturdays......I live in FL but the weather will start to get a little cooler and sitting by the pool with a glass of wine will stop until the summer months start back up.....hang in there bronwyn. |
| Connie | posted 2-Oct-2008 1:25pm Just got back from the store. When I was picking up some rice cake, I remembered something I used to eat when I was trying to be super healthy. It is going to sound weird, but think of it in regards to jalapeno jelly, and it will not seem so bad. When I lived in Houston, everyone would serve jalapeno jelly at get togethers. Sometimes they would pour it over a block of cream cheese, or just in a dish for dipping crackers or chips into. It took me a long time to acquire a taste for it, but I did. Years later, I would smooth some black raspberry jelly on a rice cake and top it with a spoon of salsa. I started doing it at work and others tried it and liked it. If you use no sugar added jelly, maybe it could be something sweet as an option. It will not do any damage if eaten in moderation. I tried on "the jeans" today after I weighed. They fit. I wore them shopping. The last time I tried them on I weighed 164 and they did not fit. I guess the latest 7 lbs I lost came off my butt and thighs. So from now on I should really notice some changes. bronwyn, the next time you run into temptation, get on this site and vent. We will help you through it. As long as it's not in the middle of the night! |
| Bronwyn | posted 2-Oct-2008 3:07pm You are all very kind and supportive. I hate to be the "dieting drama queen".....the one that keeps running back to the group whining, sniffling and complaining I certainly can do the diet but I just wish I could also lose the weight.....especially lose it like Connie Connie your weight loss had been astounding. My body is so resistant to losing weight. Seriously the only time in my life I have ever lost weight at the rate that Connie has is when I did Dr. Bernsteins diet which is like 500-800 calories (may I also add over 600$ a month) a day and your body is in ketosis because of the extremely low carbs you can have. It was amazing because although I was essentially starving myself I wasn't hungry.....it is kind of like you are numb to the hunger and don't feel it. I keep reading too many negative things about the Dr. B diet to do it again though and then I also did gain my weight back.....so not really a life plan. When I originally did this plan in February and April I could resist anything and I did resit all of the time because I was losing weight ,,,,,not an astounding amount of weight but a lb. a week which resulted in a 10 lb. loss and then it stopped. I am so motivated by weight loss and so discouraged by not losing weight. When the weight loss stopped I then put it back on the stupid 10 lbs........ and since then I have found it so hard to stay motivated because I am just teetering up and down a lb. or two, down a lb. and then the same lb. or two back up......... and then the psychological depression that results from the lack of success. It is like being mentally unhinged......your happiness being tied in with your weight constantly. Hilda I will try to read Dr. Phil.....it is hard for me to get really excited about Dr. Phil though because I think he is such a pompous blowhard that talks the talk but I am not so sure he walks it. I think his rhetoric has been very driven by his financial success more than anything. I used to like him but I just don't care for him anymore. I just thought of a book I read a long time ago that I think would be worth reading again....Psycho-cybernetics written by Maxwell Maltz and it was first printed in 1960. The subtitle is "A new Way to Get More Living Out of Life". Just quickly on the back of the book (I just went and grabbed it....I can't believe I could find it) he lists 15 steps to change your life: #4: dehypnotize yourself from false beliefs (for me that would be the belief I can't lose weight and then) #6: Relax and let your success mechanism work for you (maybe I just need to walk the walk and then believe that things will take care of themselves...faith). Hmmmm....I just keep seeing things pop out at me like chapter headings and so forth that I feel like I need to read this for example "Conscious Self Criticism Makes You Do Worse"........man he is describing me. It is not a weight loss book at all but it may be a book to help me "unstick my negative thought process's that seem to keep me stuck at where I am at". It may be a lot of psycho babble but certainly no more than Dr. Phil and I have a good feeling about this book so maybe this is where to start. I have rambled on and on and I am actually suppose to be in the car heading out of town.....just haven't made it there yet and have things to do to get ready to go. Thanks for your support.....you guys are doing so well. Jennifer welcome aboard. Deb god luck on your weigh in. |
| Connie | posted 2-Oct-2008 3:55pm I have been on NFNS for 11 weeks. I have lost 27-28 lbs. That's about 2.5 lbs a week. I started out at 185. I am 5'9 or 5'8 1/2. I'm shrinking with age! I'm 50 in Feb. I don't know if I am in ketosis or not. I would not be surprised to learn I am. Eating is just not a big deal to me. bronwyn, your body is probably fighting loss because of all your previous efforts. It is going to take some time to get it started. But once you do, it will melt off as well. Let your body know who's boss! Tres, I can't imagine that some wine one night a week would be messing with your weight loss. I love a good cab from time to time myself! Before I get all big headed, I tried on my swimsuit. It is a size 14 tanktini. What a disaster that was! If ever I had motivation to exercise, that would be it. My legs have more than their share of cellulite. And the waist kept rolling up. But I was able to put it on, so that's a start I guess. I'm going to end up with something with more coverage. |
| Jennifer | posted 2-Oct-2008 10:53pm OK....well, stuck to it for one more day!! YAY! trying to do one day at a time LOL Thank you all for your nice welcome..it's so neat to know others are out there with me. I forget who was the one who mentioned being nervous about being a veghead....I have had nothnig but good results from giving up meat. I found that eating beans and lots of different veggies helps alot. I also eat fish and dairy still, so that makes a difference too. Not trying ot make anyone else give up meat LOL...just giving my own testimony meet you all back here tomorrow...good luck with breakfast!! |
| Hilda | posted 3-Oct-2008 12:06am Connie, can you give us a sample menu or list of foods you have been eating? Just wondering if you are eating the same foods regularly or having a lot of variety. |
| Debbie M. | posted 3-Oct-2008 9:07am Ok, everyone. Its Friday morning. My weigh day. I've been on this for 4 weeks now. I have lost 8.5 pounds!! I just can't believe it. The weight keeps coming off and I don't ever have to be hungry. Making the right choices over time is the key. 2 pounds a week is what is recommended and that is what has been happening. Yey ME!~ I'm the tortise instead of the hare. Slow but steady wins the race. Off to make my black bean chili. 205/196.5/150 Deb |
| Jennifer | posted 3-Oct-2008 10:11am Checking in this morning (Friday)....down 2 pounds...yeah! i don't know if i gave stats here or not...i am 5'7" and am back to 185 again. I was down to 175 argh...so would like to get to that again.ah well..had my oatmeal and coffee with no sugar. Hope you all have a great day. I am off to grocery shop...regular for th ehubby and 3 teens...and special for me. wish meluck seeing as i have no money either. cya l8r |
| Debbie M. | posted 3-Oct-2008 10:55am Congrats Jennifer, Keep up the good choices! |
| Tres | posted 3-Oct-2008 2:05pm Congrats everyone......I'm down 1 1/2lbs this week......that's fine with me. |
| Debbie M. | posted 3-Oct-2008 2:15pm Hey! Go Tres!! whoohoo!! |
| Jennifer | posted 3-Oct-2008 3:31pm Good job Tres!! thanks Debbie for encouragement how is evryone else today? I have to confee I cheated at lunch...had a veggie wrap at Subway for lunch (hangs head) LOL at least it was low calories and i had water and no chips (that was tough LOL). ah well..then did grocery shopping so burned off all the calories! yeahhh have a great afternoon |
| Connie | posted 3-Oct-2008 8:32pm Hi gang. Sounds like it has been good news all around! Today I gave my book to my neighbor. She wants to drop some weight and her husband has every weight related health problem known to man. Tomorrow I will go over my diet. For some reason, when I read Tres blog, I became fixated on having some wine. I drink about 4 times a year and I always connect fall weather with a good cabernet. So, tonight I had my son pick me up some and I am kicking back enjoying it. So, I'll be back tomorrow. |
| Lady Di | posted 3-Oct-2008 10:01pm I just have a question...Been on the diet three weeks...doing good so far...but I was wondering since skim milk has sugar (lactose) is it allowed on the diet |
| Debbie M. | posted 3-Oct-2008 10:36pm Hi Lady Di, Yes, skim milk is allowed. The non-fat and low fat varietires of milk, yogurt and other dairy products are allowed in moderation. I drink 1% myself. I'm glad you are having success. How much weight have you lost in 3 weeks? Deb |
| Debbie M. | posted 3-Oct-2008 10:46pm Lady Di, This is what the book lists as sugars to avoid. cane sugar beet sugar brown sugar raw sugar molasses honey evaporated cane juice corn syrup (especially high fructose corn syrup) maple syrup brown rice syrup glucose sucrose |
| Lady Di | posted 3-Oct-2008 11:04pm Hi Debbie M.....Thanks so much. I have lost a total of 7 pounds. Believe me I have tried every diet on the planet. One day a friend of mind stopped by for a visit and when I saw how much weight she has lost, I couldn't help but inquire how she did it. She told me she did not eat anything with sugar or flour. So, I thought I would give it a try. I immediately went out and purchased Dr. Gott's book. I have lost all my cravings. No more roaming around the kitchen searching for something to eat. Hopefully I will be able to have continued success. |
| Debbie M. | posted 4-Oct-2008 9:50am Lady Di, That is exactly what happened to me. Comgratulations on your weight loss. I'm sure you will have continued success. Stay in touch. Deb |
| Connie | posted 4-Oct-2008 11:27am Morning. I think I got my wine obsession over with! 2 glasses and I was pretty much done. It did make for a better nights sleep. Enough about that. Weighed in at 156 this morning. Yesterday I was out of almost everything (food) so pickings were slim and my caloric intake was probably lower than it normally is. But then I think about how weight loss does come down to eating less calories than we burn is the bottom line and that can't be bad. I never felt hungry, I ate when I wanted. I have been pretty sedentary during the summer months, although busy all the time, just not with my heart rate up, so a lower caloric intake is right on target for me. Jennifer, I'm glad you are on top of you vegetarianism. I know there is a right way of doing it, a lot of people do successfully. I just wasn't one of them. bronwyn, I've had a thought about you. When I was younger, I never had to try and stay slim. I was 5'9 1/2, 125 lbs and I stayed there for ever. I ate cookies and chocolate by the lbs. Even after giving birth, I dropped right back down. People always told me how great I looked, lucky I was etc. I never gave any thought to it, I just assumed I would be like that always. That was really ignorant of me. My mother and grandmother were small like me when they were young and you would not believe how large they both ended up. And diabetic. Staying slim was easy and without effort. But when I did gain the weight I was without knowledge or inclination to change it. Maybe it's something like "you can't teach and old dog new tricks." I just got lazy about the whole thing. I suppose further analysis would show I lean that way in every way, I take for granted my natural abilities and ignore things I need to work on. Exercise comes to mind as a good example! I guess what I am trying to say is the way you are now is not a lifetime sentence. It is just something you need to work at. IT CAN BE DONE. The trick is accepting that weight loss is not going to happen without work. Those days are gone. And that's ok. There is a way to beat it. Do not let the fact that you have to work at it keep you from working at it. Embrace it. Make it your #1 priority. All day, every day. Before you know it, time will have passed and weight will have come off. Tell yourself you are not missing anything giving up off limit foods. Because you aren't. What is in those foods? Junk we don't need. And you know what? They are going to be there until the end of time. If you give them up today, they will still be there tomorrow, so why not give them up today? Lot's to do today. The weather is so gorgeous. I will be outside and moving as much as I can. Hilda, I am going to get back on line later and share the foods I eat. I just need to think about it a bit and organize and I really need to take the dogs out so I'll be back soon. |
| Connie | posted 4-Oct-2008 12:55pm Ok, foods I eat. I only eat foods I like a lot.I guess what I'm giving up in variety and calories, I'm making up for in flavor. I do not eat breakfast. I never have and probably never will. But I drink coffee. Two very strong cups with half and half creamer. I tried to figure how much half and half I use, but I didn't measure exactly. I'm guessing I put 1/8 a cup in each cup of coffee. That sounds like a lot, but I use twice the normal amount of coffee per cup, so I need that much to get the flavor I want. Could be less, but I definitely use a lot. There are 40 calories per serving so I really must say I drink my breakfast. Coffee is my passion. Last night before I went to bed I was wishing it was morning so I could have my coffee! I do not put any sweetener in my coffee. For lunch, I usually rely on left overs from the previous night's dinner. That could be anything. Or, Rice cakes with beans, cheese or laughing cow Uncle Sam's cereal with 1% milk and Splenda/stevia and sometimes fruit on top Soup with a scoop of cottage cheese in it- I look for soup with the least amount of sugar it. Something with rice and chicken, or tomato etc. Nacho's, light on the cheese and sour cream with salsa Cottage cheese with diced tomato and a small bit off left over chopped meat Deviled eggs I never eat bread and I limit my consumption of NF grains, like chips, cereal, etc. They are used as a meal, not a snack. I also do not eat any kind of dessert. I think the sugar free things keep us closer to the foods we shouldn't have in our diet than we should be. They add unnecessary calories and if I am hungry for "something" I chose to eat real food. When I decided to step away from sugar, I included all sweet things except fruit and cereal. Dinner I am the chief cook and bottle washer in this house. So I never really have to say no to something someone puts in front of me. That helps. I have copied many recipes off the internet that are allowable. I always serve a main dish with meat, veggie and rice or a starch side. Very tasty stuff. I often have a small amount of cottage cheese as well. Pretty much a lot on our plates at dinner so everyone is happy. We don't miss rolls, breads, etc. I don't eat out. I drink lot's of water. I also drink a glass of milk and some juice a couple of times a week. I hope I'm not boring you all to death! If you go to lowcarbluxury these are some of my favorites. If they aren't on that site, just google them and find one allowable. Southern Whiting Fillets (not on lowcarblux can be used with other fish, delicious!) Roasted Vegetables Speghetti Squash w Fresh Tomato Sauce (I love this one, I can't imagine jar speg sauce now!) Company Broccli Terry's Cilantro Cream Chicken (I have substituted fresh Parsely for Cilantro before) Butternut Squash Au Gratin (my very favorite, I compare it to mac and cheese) Stuffed Green Peppers Sour Cream Chicken Spinach Meatloaf Japanese Chicken Kabobs (my family loves them) Shrimp Fettucini (of course, without the fettuccii, may use rice or speg squash) Zucchini Gratin (love it) Ricotta Frittata (very good) We also grill a lot and have rice or starch with veggie. And I have been able to use old tried and true recipes that I have adapted. Hilda, I hope this is the kind of info you wanted from me. Sorry if I missed what you wanted. Now that you all know what I'm eating, I would love for you to share some recipes with me. I found a recipe for spinach/artichoke dip that I have yet to try. If it's a keeper, I'll share. Also, I have a recipe for a mexican dish that calls for cornbread. I'm trying to figure out a way to adapt it using corn chips. If I do, I'll share that one to. Looking forward to hearing from you all. I am one l or 2 lbs away from dropping 30 lbs. Yesterday I wore last years sweat pants. They were so baggy, it felt so great. This eating plan works. We just have to watch or portion sizes and ingredients. |
| Jennifer | posted 4-Oct-2008 7:07pm Wow Connie, thanks so much for sharing your day with us. It is so nice to be with a bunch of ladies who understand what it is like to really try to give up bad habits. I HAVE been counting calories here at my house. I have found it helps me stay on target better. Also, I did buy for myself some no sugar pudding this week. I don't know about everyone else, but in this first week back to this, I was so craving SOMETHING sweet. I have done this way of eating before, and I know that eventually this desire does dissipate, but for right now....ugh...between not doing flour or sugar and going back to being a vegetarian, if I need something sweet, then by golly I am gonna have it LOLOL. I also have a tip ....I know for me it really helps. I take a 2 quart pitcher and fill it with water in the morning and add 6 green tea bags.....then during the day this is where I get my water from. I don't add sugar, and I really think it helps with appetite control too. Anyway , that is my addition to the board! Thanks again for all the encouragement! You guys are great...keep going! |
| Connie | posted 4-Oct-2008 8:03pm Ok, new friends...I need to vent. Today I received a packet from attorney's about 3 inches thick. My sister's and I are involved in a legal battle with our step mother over our fathers estate. It is so ugly and sad and drawn out and EXSPENSIVE!!!!! It has been going on for 2 years and it's like this awful, terrible roller coaster ride that never stops. The stepmother, heretofore known as LWTB, has sued for the entire estate in bits and pieces by way of individual lawsuits. Some in one county, some in others. Some in probate, some in other courts hat have been kicked back to probate. It is such a mess. The thing is, we get a court date, she doesn't show and we start each piece all over again. It is so frustrating. Our team has spent over two hundred thousand and we are about to go into year 3. And my father had a revocable trust. Someone please tell me what good estate planning is when it ends up in court anyway? It just is so unbelievable. Today's packet contained depositions. The things she has said make me want to cry. I am definitely in a funk. When this happens it always takes me about 48 hrs to find my balance again. Actually, we had just started winning some of the lawsuits and she fired her attorney's and hired a new one. OMG! If we have to start over.... Thanks for letting me say that. Of course, as sisters we share, but we are all in the same boat, so we try and take it down a notch or two with each other. What a nightmare. I don't think I will eat dinner tonight..I've lost my appetite. |
| Lady Di | posted 4-Oct-2008 9:58pm Connie.... I wanted to ask you how long you have been on the diet...30 pounds...that is wonderful...and the big question is...did you exercise as well...God I HATE to exercise...and it isn't like I do not have the time... |
| Lady Di | posted 4-Oct-2008 10:03pm Debbie M... How long have you been on the diet...and has your weight been steady.... |
| Lady Di | posted 4-Oct-2008 10:13pm Debbie M... Sorry...what I meant to say was has your weight loss been steady.... |
| Anonymous | posted 5-Oct-2008 1:05am Connie, so sorry to hear about your stressful situation. Thats enought to make me EAT. Lady Di, My weight loss has been steady. About 2 to 2 and a half pounds a week. I do not count calories or weigh portions. I make healthy choices and fill myself up. I find with the right food I stay satified longer and my blood sugar dosn't fluctuate very much. I've been doing this diet for 4 weeks and a day. I've lost about 8 or 9 pounds. I try to only weigh myself on Fridays. I'm loving it and I think I'll be able to do this long term. Forever I hope. I like what Connie said. The junk is going to be there tomorrow and forever so might as well give it up today. Start/current/goal 205/196.5/150 |
| Debbie M. | posted 5-Oct-2008 1:06am That was me above. |
| Jennifer | posted 5-Oct-2008 7:28am Connie, I am so sorry to hear about your troubles with your step-mom....I truly hope and pray that you and your sisters can come to some sort of an agreeement with her. How silly it is how we bicker and fight over things that will just pass away. Have a good day today, do something nice for you! |
| Connie | posted 5-Oct-2008 11:12am Morning all. Thanks for the kind words. I do feel much better today. My husband arrived home last night and that helped. He can be very level headed sometimes. Anyway, when I got the packet in the mail there was no one here to discuss it with and so I vented to you all. I started NFNS on 7-20. I weighed 183-185. So it's been 11 weeks. Today I weighed 157. Yesterday I weighed 156. I usually see a lower number, then go up a lb or 2, then back down to the lower number permanently after a couple of days. I am convinced my weight loss has been boosted by the fact that I haven't restricted my eating in any kind of way in years. I don't exercise. I know I should. I really do. But I am just not inclined. It is a huge shift in my normal routine/way of functioning to get exercise in. If my treadmill ever get's repaired, I can make myself do that. I've spent a good bit of time on it in the past and it's an easy way to get the job done. Because of course it will be sitting in front of the tv in an air conditioned room. I really need to be working out with weights. We have a Curves in our little town and I'm thinking about giving them a call. I have zero knowledge on weights. We are planning on buying a home gym for Christmas, so if I can learn what I'm doing before that, it would be a huge help. Years ago I joined the YMCA. I hired a personal trainer and paid for like 12 sessions. It was really quite comical. He ended up holding the weights with me because I was so weak. At one point he had me doing lunges with weights in each hand. This was taking place in front of a row of treadmills with about 6 men going to town on them. I was embarrassed because I had on some tight pants and I was bulging out all over. So, I lunged down, came up. On the third time down I felt over sideways! My muscles were so fatigued I couldn't stand up on my legs. So my big hunky personal trainer lifted me up by the arms and carried/dragged me over to the wall. I could have died of shame. I sat there awhile. All of the treadmill guys were yelling at me "your doing great, good job." I quit going to the Y. Last night I didn't eat dinner. I have to admit it surprises me how little I eat. Or maybe it's how little I eat compared to what I used to eat. Before NFNS I was a slave to my constant cravings. And I ate the worst stuff imaginable and I ate a lot of it. Many times in the media they talk about obesity and the portion sizes the restaurants now serve compared to yesteryear. When they give the calorie totals of an average dinner out, it comes to the entire amount needed for one day. Or close to it. And the fat gram counts! So now I'm thinking, it is time to do just the opposite. See how little I can eat and still feel good. I am obviously getting enough. Everything I eat is real food. That makes a huge difference. Does anyone remember a piece they did on 60 minutes or a similar show with the man that is convinced the secret to a long and healthy life (I think they actually titled the show "The fountain of Youth") is eating an extremely limited caloric intake daily? He is a doctor and he eats mostly veggies and he is keeping all kinds of data to prove his theory. Of course he is only eating real foods. I think there is something to that. Yesterday I went to the store. I started feeling hungry because I hadn't ate in hours. So I dug in my purse for my cashews. I ate maybe 11 or 12. Then I was fine. I've noticed, on this plan, I go from feeling satisfied to hungry. There is no in between. No, cravings. No lingering feelings of munchiness. Just, I'm not hungry at all, or I am hungry right now..it's time to eat. I'm happy to admit I have lost a lot of bulges. I know without exercise dieting can leave you with the same body shape, only smaller. But this plan really has targeted my hips and thighs. I am very happy with my shape. Overall, I want a smaller size, but my body line is so much smoother. I can't wait to see where I am in 6 months, a year, etc. I'll be checking in later, Best to all |
| Connie | posted 5-Oct-2008 3:09pm I made the artichoke/spinach/red pepper dip. It is ok at best. Kind of bland. I'll keep looking for a better recipe. |
| Lady Di | posted 5-Oct-2008 9:51pm Thanks for all your responses....I hope the diet works just as well for me....I will keep you posted with my progress.... |
| Hilda | posted 5-Oct-2008 11:44pm Thanks for the food diary. I was wondering what kinds of things you were eating. Today I had a fully cooked Johnsonville Brat that I microwaved and put on Ezekiel bread. Hadn't had one in a long time. I love that bread toasted. \ |
| Hilda | posted 5-Oct-2008 11:46pm Debbie M. Give us the black bean chili recipe. |
| Debbie M. | posted 6-Oct-2008 6:03am Black Bean Chili Recipe 2 – 30 oz cans of black beans* (rinsed) 2 – 15 oz cans of diced tomatoes (drained) 1 jalapeno finely chopped ¼ cup chopped onion 1 tbsp of Taco Seasoning mix 1 tbsp Bragg's Liquid Amino Acids (optional) 1 tsp each of: Red Pepper Flakes Cayenne Pepper Chili Powder Garlic Powder Mix together in a casserole dish and bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour. Stirring after 30 minutes. |
| Jennifer | posted 6-Oct-2008 8:45am OOOH Debbie....that sounds awesome! gotta try that one. Connie, I am glad to hear you feel better....I always find it amazing when I am steamrolling out of control emotionally and my hubby can come along and say just the right thing to slow me down.Also I was giggling while reading our bit about the Y...I belonged to a small gym for about a year, and there were certain times I would go and certain times I wouldn't..for just that reason! I'll share something with you ladies, seeing as you all seem open to being honest with each other LOL. Also you may wonder why I will sometimes sound more negative that other times. I am diagnosed with bi-polar and am on a couple meds for that as well as going for ect treatments every 2 weeks. I have struggled with this for EVER lol...I am now 39 with 3 teens and am glad that I have a good doctor who is working with hubby and I to live through this. I am also a very committed Christian and know that each day I have to rely on the strength of God, not me ....to not only survive but to thrive! I too feel better when I am sticking to real food, and watching what I eat....I am miserable when i am just giving in to every craving and gaining weight. I lost 35 lbs last year and felt good physically then had a really rough spring and summer...went back to eating meat and flour and sugar....gained 15 pounds and 2 inches! I tell you what, that does NOT help with my emotions. Anyway, maybe that info will help someone out there...or maybe not talk to me anymore ??? LOL have a great day.... |
| Connie | posted 6-Oct-2008 9:34am Jennifer, I am glad you are having success with your meds. I do not know a lot about bi-polar. A family acquaintance has a daughter diagnosed with it, she's around 30, and it has been very hard on all of them. Maybe her case is more extreme. She is a beautiful woman, but her life is out of control. She now has a child, so the parents worry a lot. Today I weighed in at 158. Must be I ate more of that bland dip than I thought! Always I go down a lb, up a lb, down a lb again. Then even lower. If anyone is weighing daily like me, don't let the ups and downs get to you. If you stick to the plan, the scales always end up lower. I didn't sleep well at all last night. I really hate that. I am one of those people who needs sleep. If I don't get it, my day is shot. Oh well. I did see something on the news about bad sleeping patterns leading to weight gain. Wonderful. Sometimes I think there are so many things working against us in our weight loss efforts it's really a wonder that we even try. But now we know how to achieve our goals. Now we have each other for support. Now we can do what we have been wanting to for so long. Yeah us! |
| Debbie M. | posted 6-Oct-2008 9:35am Jennifer, I'm sorry to hear about your emotional situation. I'm glad there are meds out there that can help. Never the less, the ups and downs may still come to a certain degree. I've struggled with depression for years and meds do help me too, but I have to say, I think this diet has done more for me (or at least given me an extra boost) to feel the most normal I have felt in years. I keep saying this but I think its all about maintaining a resonable blood sugar. Whenever I think I want some delectable forbidden something, I choose not to eat it because I don't want to feel bad by raising and then plummeting my blood sugar which just repeats the cycle of overeating and choosing the wrong things all over again. So, heres to making good choices girls, making every bite count and loving ourselves enough to nourish our bodies with healthful things to eat!! Be a great day!! Deb |
| Jennifer | posted 6-Oct-2008 9:49am Connie and Debbie....yes bipolar is , um, not fun to say the least  I have "played" wth meds for years..my last hospital stay was for the month of April..yes, the whole month ugh. I do have an awesome church for support..and my hubby and I are best friends first, then husband and wife, so he stands by me through every part. The kids understand what it is I have and why...and they are older now, thankfully, so that helps tremendously. It can be very "up and down" but with doing the ect now, it is a bit more stable, thankfully. as I said in previous post, without God I would have given up a long time ago.The diet does help Debbie, I agree. Keeping the body less busy fighting through all the garbage I put in it gives it more energy to stay strong emotionally, I believe. There is also alot to say for keeping fake preservatives and coloring etc out. ugh, I am rambling...sorry shuttin up now |
| Tres | posted 6-Oct-2008 11:22am Jennifer....I know exactly what you and your family are going through. My sister was diagnosed as Bi-Polar, Manic Depressant and she was a cutter. For any of you who don't know what a cutter is...it is a person that cuts themselves all over with razor blades to try to release there fears, pain, etc....it is a serious disease. I don't understand it but her being my sister I try. She is on a lot of meds and years and years and doctors and doctors trying to get everything worked out and meds to work with each other....because of teh meds she can gain weight very very quickly which adds to the depression......I feel for you and pray for you. She is also 39 but not married and no kids. All of those recipes and food ideas sound wonderful and I can't wait to try them out. I love this website.....it is like we are all good friends without actually meeting.......no one judges anyone in here and we are all here for the same goal.....life live to the fullest and be the healthiest we can be while loosing weight and feeling good about ourselves. When does Bronwyn get back anyone know...... Connie- the Estate thing can get really tricky.....we also went throught that with my dad and his wife (never called her my stepmom).....it wasn't as ugly as yours but it was bad. |
| Jennifer | posted 6-Oct-2008 11:54am Tres, thanks for the words of encouragement....and yes I know about cutting..have had many hospital visits where I have met those who do.I had a brief period of burning...and unfortunately still get tempted. but the scars upset my hubby.... so anyway! enuff abotu me lol i love that i found this site..you guys r great! thanks for the help with all of your updates helping me to "stick with it"! |
| Connie | posted 6-Oct-2008 1:00pm Tres...I have to ask...how did your fathers estate turn out? Did he have a will? Did you end up with huge attorney fees? And finally, how long did it last? I am sorry about your sister. I have seen shows on people that cut themselves...a coping mechanism. I know I have mentioned before my family has anxiety disorders. I comes from my fathers side of the family. I have learned that most men with anxiety use alcohol to numb their symptoms. Luckily, I never became addicted to alcohol. Women can use alcohol too. But, I wonder if I ever found that cutting would work for me, if I would have tried it. Isn't that something that starts very early in life? My panic attacks started when I was 16. I have always believed my panic is related to my hormones. All the shows I've seen about cutting have shown young people with the problem. I hope your sister gets well soon. And it is great that even though you don't understand it, you are supportive. It took years before my family understood. Now several more have the same problem. Luckily, medicine has come a long way. Love to all...what ever our issues may be. |
| Hilda | posted 6-Oct-2008 11:46pm Debbie, love the easy recipe. Will probably make it soon. |
| Connie | posted 7-Oct-2008 10:10am Morning all! 158 this morning. Worked on finishing off the spinach dip yesterday. A sacrifice for sure! It is kind of growing on me. The artichokes give it a real "tart" factor that keeps it from being really good. Maybe that is a good thing or I would have really wolfed it down. Rainy here today. I've been using yard work as a form of exercise. I guess I am going to turn a trip to the grocery store into something healthy by walking down all the aisles. Later. |
| Jennifer | posted 7-Oct-2008 10:45am Mornin all.....hope you are having a great morning. Connie....what spinach dip?? <curious> ttyl |
| Connie | posted 7-Oct-2008 11:12am Spinach Artichoke Dip 8 oz light cream cheese (do not use fat free), softened 1/2 cup light sour cream (do not use fat free) 14 oz artichoke hearts, undrained 7 1/2 oz roasted bell pepper, drained 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry *** may add 2 finely minced garlic cloves Preheat oven to 375. Lightly spritz a shallow baking pan (1.5 - 2 quart) with cooking spray. Using a food processor, mix cream cheese, sour cream and artichokes by pulsing until even consistency. Add roasted bell pepper and parmesan cheese, pulse until creamy. In a bowl, mix mixture with spinach. To bake, Place dip in prepared dish. Bake 25 min stirring half way though. Dip is done when bubbly and lightly browned. There you go! Husband loved it. Son mixed it with salsa. |
| Jennifer | posted 7-Oct-2008 12:32pm thanks so much!..i don't have a food processer so will either just have to mash it or put in blender...we will see loks good though...thanks |
| Connie | posted 7-Oct-2008 1:50pm I don't know what I would do without my food processor! It is ancient and when it goes I'll be getting a new one the same day. I don't go for the expensive stuff, I just get what I can at walmart. We are having the Japanese Kabob's (lowcarbluxury.com) tonight for dinner. I will serve it with rice and cottage cheese with chopped tomatoes. Sounds good. Later |
| Connie | posted 7-Oct-2008 2:47pm There is an article on my home page (yahoo) listing the 125 best super market foods for health. I made it through the first 12 and there was only 2 we can eat on this plan. We are so far ahead of the game doing NFNS! |
| Debbie M. | posted 7-Oct-2008 10:49pm I've been ultra starving the last two days. I haven't eaten anything off limits but I have been eating a lot and too often. I hope this goes away soon. My kids had some Taffy Apples today and I really wanted one. Don't worrie, I resisted. I've pretty much made up my mind that I cannot allow myself a single piece of Halloween candy. I think if I had one I wouldn't be able to stop. I'll have to settle for the tricks! |
| Connie | posted 8-Oct-2008 2:59am I know the cravings do go away. And on days when I am more hungry, I eat more. When I first started I was so full of determination I didn't want to cheat, and then the plan began working and I had no desire to cheat. Good for you for sticking to the plan! |
| Debbie M. | posted 8-Oct-2008 8:37am Thanks Connie. I'm in the 5th week of this plan and this is really the first time I have felt this way. I'm afraid I'm not going to lose any weight this week. I'm ok with that. I realize there will be fluxuations and I can wait but I WANT to see the scales move. Its been very rewarding to loose 8 pounds so far. I'm so big right now that even 8 pounds hasn't made that much difference besides my stomach being a little flatter and my clothes more comfortable. I know the next 8 pounds will make more of a difference. I took a hot bath last night to relax as I couldn't sleep and I wanted to feel the motivation I had when I was reading my book. So I got it out and reread some important points. We really are doing good things for our bodies. And the mind is uplifted as well. Its raining here today. I'll try to get some sort of inside excercise in today. Maybe a little activity would do me good. |
| Tres | posted 8-Oct-2008 10:10am Connie - I'm sorry it has taken so long to get back with you. It took over a year, hugh attorney fees and no he didn't have a will. It was really weird, frustrating and complicated. He had the ex-wife (step-mom), fiance, and us four daughters. There were still somethings wtih the exwife, he had a condo that him and his fiancee lived in (her name was not on it but she wanted it)......it was all really really crazy. Come to find out the condo still had the ex-wife and my dad's name on it. It all ended well but what a mess. Good luck to you My sister - her cutting didn't start until she was in her 20's. She attempted suicide several times but it really wasn't a suicide attempt but more of a cry for help or an attention getter. I don't mean that in a bad way but she would take a bottle of pills and then call the ambulance herself. It was a mess trying to get her straightened out. If my mom couldn't get ahold of her she would call me and have me go around where she lived looking in dumpsters, calling hospitals, etc....just to see if she had done something or something had happened to her. My mom had remarried and had moved to IL. She has not cut for a very long time but the scares on her body are horrible....what a tragic horrible disease. Her meds are straightened out but everyone in a while they have to reevaluate her and switch them here and there. It will be a life long struggle to keep them straight. Everyone is doing sooo good. All of these post really keep everyone motivated and that is great. Hey bronwyn....where are you? Debbie M - the cravings do go away but one of the mistakes that I made was oh I'm doing so good.....I can have that piece of candy. Trust me it is not worth it....I felt so guilty after I ate it, it was like I had cheated on my husband or something......I didn't do that again.....now I jsut walk past the bowl and think about how bad I felt. It does get easier for me but temptations will always be there. Connie - Everyone is so proud of you in here. How does your family respond to your success? |
| Connie | posted 8-Oct-2008 10:24am Those darn scales!!!!! Are they a blessing or a curse??????? For me...a blessing. When I started I was losing so rapidly, practically a lb a day, the scales were wonderfully charting my progress. And on it went for awhile. Even when I thought I ate too much on occasion, or actually did gain a lb or two, the scales let me know I was still down from where I started so that was always good to see. Then, I got hung up around 164. I stayed there for awhile. I didn't look at is as a bad thing. I began wondering what I could do to get it to start moving again. I never felt like I wanted to give up or I'd blown it. I have committed to this program for life. I want to get as far away from diabetes as I can. One thing I know for sure, without NFNS I would be weighing more and more. Not less. And not steady at a lower weight. So I am not afraid of the scales. I will not let them dictate my commitment to this plan. If they showed no weight loss, I would still be NFNS. Because over time, they will show a weight loss. If we stay true to NFNS that fact will hold true for all of us. I have spent 50 years eating whatever I wanted even when it was bad for me. I can certainly eat healthily for a while and not feel cheated. Make sure you drink lot's of water in between eating. It really helps to fill you up. Not just one glass, at least two or three. It makes all the difference in the world. If your in a situation where frequent bathroom breaks are difficult, just sip constantly. You'll feel fuller and your skin will be prettier also. And reading is great for keeping you on track. This, morning I weighed in at 157. I have a feeling I am going to be here awhile. No problem. I may be eating to many NFNS tortilla chips, again! First, eating the dip, then adding some cheese. So I will probably lay off them for awhile and eat some cereal and rice. I'm eating flavored rice out of the box, NFNS. I tried an elaborate whole grain rice recipe from scratch, adding all kinds of veggies and spices, and it was so awful. I ended up throwing it out. Haven't tried another one since. This years Halloween should be a first for us. Every year I buy Halloween candy and we end up eating it before Halloween and then I have to buy some more. Every year. But this year, I know it wont be a problem. But, to be on the safe side, I'm going to buy it at the last minute and put it in my sons room. I sometimes still wander around at night looking for something with sugar. Not eating at night is a huge part of my weight loss. And having the kids grown and a husband that travels helps too. Sometimes I have a bowl of cereal for dinner. Not often, but it is an option. I know learned people in the media say we should not look at food as bad. Did you ever notice they never appear to have weight issues? I guess it would be bad to have an overweight nutritionist on tv giving advice. But I disagree with them. When your battling weight, we need to identify our food allies and enemies. If your a food enemy, I don't like you. If your a food that made my life miserable, I would like to never have to deal with you again. I understand the reasoning they use...the forbidden temptation is too hard to ignore. But if it's not in the house and there are alternate foods available we can adjust our tastes and be happy with it. How are you doing bronwyn? And Tres? Later all. |
| Connie | posted 8-Oct-2008 10:42am Tres,thanks for sharing your estate drama. Too be honest, it makes me throw up my hands. My father had a trust, they are supposed to be unbreakable, and we are slaves to the system. Oh well. We have been told our case is going to be cited in future legal battles because of it's complicated issues etc. Maybe it will be over soon. I share my weight loss with family on occasion. I really only have one overweight sister and she is a mess. High cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes! She is on tons of meds and pretty much feels like crap all of the time. She is my biggest motivation for NFNS. But the other sisters have been very happy for me. They are all slim, like I used to be, and they would be happy for me even if I weighed a ton (as long as I was happy), but they are happier I'm losing. Sisters make life so much fuller. But I love sharing with all of you. I log on here multiple times a day. This site has made a HUGE difference in my attitude and success. Thank you all. You all feel like sisters as well. |
| Debbie M. | posted 8-Oct-2008 1:53pm Thanks Connie for the water reminder. I used to drink more water, I just kinda forgot about it lately. |
| Bronwyn | posted 9-Oct-2008 2:36am I have been out of town for a few days and not had any access to a computer. I am exhausted tonight and need to go to bed but my word there has been a lot of activity on here. I haven't really made it through the messages and will try to do that later. I won't be on too much for the next few days as we are expecting company for Thanksgiving (Canadian Thanksgiving....this week-end) and I am swamped with things to do. Hope all is well....... |
| Connie | posted 9-Oct-2008 11:14am Bronwyn...glad you made it back. How is baby Peter James? Enjoy your Thanksgiving. Our traditional Thanksgiving meal is my absolute favorite meal of all time. I fully expect to cheat with a happy heart during the entire duration, about 3 days. And it will be here soon! It is generally the best of times for my daughter and me. She loves to help and we put on some great music and start cooking! Otherwise, she is a pain in the... Ok, maybe she's not so bad. We just have that oil and water thing going on. I remember reading somewhere on line about a woman who did NFNS for a long duration. She was very successful with her weight loss. On her birthday she ate all the yummy things she had given up. Breakfast, lunch and dinner had all kinds of sweets. The next day she was so sick she had to leave work early. Hmmm. My holiday meal will not be too much sugar, mostly too much flour. Cornbread dressing and jellied cranberry sauce will be my weakness. Weighed in this morning at 156. I bought some rice cakes and have been eating more of them than the Triscuits. I'm going to buy some puffed rice cereal and eat some of that instead of always just Uncle Sams. I think that will knock off some more calories. I do cover my rice cakes in Laughing Cow or dip them, so they are very satisfying. Last night we had steaks on the grill, flat iron, love them. Instant mashed potatoes. Don't cringe, I didn't have time for the real thing. I reduce some of the liquid on the front end and add light sour cream at the very end to cream them up. They are very delicious. And peas. And cottage cheese (2%) with fresh diced tomatoes. Yum! Everyone cleaned their plates. Love to all |
| Connie | posted 9-Oct-2008 4:56pm OMG! I all have done today is eat. I grabbed some soup for lunch. Added some cottage cheese. Then, I have been eating ever since! The last thing I ate was a rice cake topped with peanut butter and a sprinkling of Splenda. Before that, more rice cakes with cheese. I started thinking how strange it is that I have been eating for the last 2 hours. Went in the trash and pulled out my soup can. Instead of buying pain tomato, I bought the tomato bisque. The second or third ingredient was corn syrup. Then I checked the peanut butter, it has molasses and I thought it was sugar free. I think this has been my worst eating day since I started this plan. The corn syrup I ate is still making me hungry. I don't think eating is a mind over matter issue, It's a sugar in the blood stream matter. So now I feel bloated and hungry at the same time. I am going to have some cereal and hopefully I can feel somewhat full. |
| Debbie M. | posted 9-Oct-2008 6:20pm Oh how awful for you Connie. Tomorrow you will have recovered and hopefully feel back to normal. That just goes to prove what we have all been experiencing with sugar. ITS EVIL!!!! My 10 year old daughter was expressing her unhappiness about not having anything in the house to eat anymore. She is really mad and wanted to know when I was going back to sugar. She was discusted when I told her never. haha My weigh day is tomorrow. I hope I lost a little. |
| Connie | posted 9-Oct-2008 6:42pm Debbie...my kids complained at first as well. Now, they are used to it. They, and myself as well, have come to like a lot of things they would not have even tried before. They have to eat what I fix or they are on their own. But my kids are grown so I know there is a difference. When they were 10 it seemed as if we had chicken nuggets three times a week! I am still reeling from not being more careful about reading labels. I found some sugar/calorie free peanut butter on line, but I'm going to wait to order it. I really do not need it. I was just craving away today. Tomorrow is a new day, thankfully, and I will be much more careful. |
| Hilda | posted 10-Oct-2008 12:51am Try popcorn. Kids should love that. What kinds of acceptable things can you put on popcorn? |
| Bronwyn | posted 10-Oct-2008 2:27am Connie I have never seen an organic peanut butter that had sugar in it....and you can get that at any store. I also know that Adam's brand doesn't have sugar in it and you can buy that in the States. Costco has big jars of organic peanut butter with no sugar. I haven't bought Skippy or any of those other brands for years.....who needs oils, and icing sugars in their P.B. You may also like almond or hazelnut butter. |
| Bronwyn | posted 10-Oct-2008 3:35am Oh wait Connie....sugar free/calorie free peanut butter,,,,,that is interesting. |
| Debbie M. | posted 10-Oct-2008 7:27am Just as I suspected. I didn't lose any weight this week for the first time. I'm a little dissapointed but as I was so hungry this week I did eat more than I thought I should have. At least I didn't gain! I'll try to be a little stingier on portions this week and go farther in between meals before I snack. Still my loss is 8.5 pounds. Yey me! 205/196.5/150 |
| Connie | posted 10-Oct-2008 9:22am Yes Debbie...8.5 lbs is wonderful and just a glimpse of things to come. Today I weighed in at 158. No big surprise there. I did not drink as much water yesterday as I should have. That would have helped. Yesterday was just one big screw up. Oh well. Bronwyn, the no sugar no calorie peanut butter is Walden Farms whipped peanut spread. I would be interested to see what you think of the ingredient list. It didn't look too bad to me, but I don't recall the word organic being used. It also has no protein or fat. I don't understand that. Please look it up and tell be what you think. I found it at netrition.com. ok everyone, good luck today! I'm running to the store this morning, I'll be sure and read those labels! |
| Connie | posted 10-Oct-2008 7:22pm I made it through the day so far without eating sugar. I have been very hungry today. I had 2 bowls of puffed rice for a late lunch. Bowl of soup with cottage cheese for a late breakfast and dinner tonight was ricotta frittata and some zucchini gratin. Whew! That seems like a lot so I hope I'm done eating for the day! A friend had some white cheddar rice cakes without sugar. I think they were called "Mother's". I'm going to try and find some tomorrow. Nothing much going on around here, how are all of you? |
| Bronwyn | posted 11-Oct-2008 2:23am Connie it is really hard for me to understand the purpose of food products that are just "manufactured matter" made to taste like something that is real food. I like real food and food that is as close to the real thing as you can get. The first ingredient is purified water and I kind of think that is the best ingredient there. Propylene gycol is a stange ingredient that you find in a lot of things,,,,,look it up and it is what antifreeze is made of. I would rather have a hand full of peanuts and a couple of glasses of water. I know that then you are having calories but what is the point of the other.....I just may not get it??? |
| Connie | posted 11-Oct-2008 1:06pm Bronwyn...thanks for the info. I think I remember reading a recipe for homemade peanut butter. I'll check into that. Of course, now I'm not craving like the last two days. That sugar thing lasted for two days. I understand now how hard it is to try and have just a little sugar. It sets up a need that feeds on itself and can never be fulfilled. I thought sugar just made you want sugar, but really it makes you want anything, if possible something with sugar, but anything will do. Weighed in at 156 this morning. I feel like I'm back on track. The whole fam is home for the weekend. Daughter told me this morning she was going to hunt down the person who broke into the house and stole our food. She can be very funny. I gave her the debit card and off she went to Taco Bell. Kids! Have a great one everyone. |
| Lady Di | posted 11-Oct-2008 3:23pm Just another question...is half and half ok in your coffee and tea... I am stuck...my weight is at a stand still....so I am going over things that I am eating and checking Dr. Gott's book...Help!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Connie | posted 11-Oct-2008 3:27pm Lady Di...bring me up to date. When did you start the plan, how much have you lost...at what rate? How long have you been stuck? I drink half and half in my coffee. But I forgo breakfast as a trade off. I use so much half and half it counts as a meal. |
| Lady Di | posted 11-Oct-2008 3:34pm Connie... I have been on the program one month...lost a total of 8 pounds...but I lost that in three weeks...and haven't lost anything this week... I usually use something called mini moo's...they are a creamer that does not have to be refrigerated and has no sugar in it...but I have to get them on line...so I was wonder if it is with it to continue with them or just use the half and half... |
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