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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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| Debbie M. | posted 9-Jan-2010 3:35pm I am unstoppable. I did have some birthday cake BUT I am sill usung the T everyday. I'm trudginh thought! Cat, the weight loss is great and the book will helpful. Good day to ya everyone. |
| Connie | posted 10-Jan-2010 8:29am Morning! Good job Debbie. We are establishing better eating habits that will stick with us forever. I mean, do you ever eat something with S or F in it now and not cringe at the same time? It's not just wasted calories, they are harmful substances that our body had adverse reactions to. Yesterday afternoon I was at WM and my daughter called me. My MIL was feeling bad, so off to her house I went. My husband met me there. She is just very ill. Her diabetes is taking it's toll, along with her other health issues which are all serious. She is not long of this world. I'll be spending a lot of time out there and will probably have her move in here soon. So prayers for her please. I will check in later. |
| cmjcat | posted 10-Jan-2010 9:56am Good Morning, ladies! Hope your day is off to a good start... Connie, sorry to hear about your MIL. You are a wonderful DIL for taking such good care of her. I hope she finds comfort in your care. You also had a good weigh in... 150 pounds and heading for the 140s. I wish I was that far... Debbie, by using the T everyday, you can allow yourself that little extra treat from time to time. Just don't go all out and think that one piece of cake gives you permission to overindulge... With just being NFNS for a short time, I find when I eat something with flour or sugar, it doesn't taste the same. I'm also finding that the things that are good for me to eat, taste better than I remember. Not much going on today, just a lazy Sunday. My daughter's room is a disaster area and I have been nagging her to clean it for days... She says she likes it messy and it's HER room... Well, it's going to get cleaned today no matter what... I'm on a mission. |
| Debbie M. | posted 10-Jan-2010 12:57pm Cat, Its like you and I are living the same life! I told my kids to clean up their rooms today too. We got the last of the decorations from Christmas in and organized and put away today. We keep these things in the basement under the stairs. I dusted and vacuumed under there and its all tucked away now. One less thing.... I'll weigh tomorrow to see where I'm at. (Only a midwesterner dangles their prepositions on a regulat basis haha) OK, I'll weight tomorrow to see where I am. Better? |
| Hilda | posted 11-Jan-2010 12:06am I had a good NFNS day. Subway salad for lunch. Lots of fresh spinach in it. We may be back up to 32 degrees tomorrow. I could NOT live any further north. |
| K10 | posted 11-Jan-2010 1:41am It was warm today. You probably don't want to know the temp though. |
| cmjcat | posted 11-Jan-2010 9:43am Well, I will tell you what the temp is here (Wisconsin)... 20 degrees!! We're headed for a warm up mid-week... drum roll... 35 degrees! I helped my daughter with her room a bit yesterday. She was supposed to be helping me, so when I found myself in the room alone, I told her I was taking a break and she needed to continue. To my utter amazement... she finished the whole room and even vacuumed! We'll see how long it stays that way... It was funny, we were sitting in her room going through things and she said, "this is the longest day ever!" LOL I'm sitting at the same weight as the other day, down 7 pounds. I veered off just a teeny,tiny bit over the weekend, but am revved up and ready to go today to make good choices. I'm going to watch my nephew for a little while this morning - YAY!! He's so adorable. Stay warm ladies! Except K10, who won't disclose what the temp is where she is... LOL!! Must be really warm and you are being kind by not bragging about it :) |
| Connie | posted 11-Jan-2010 10:06am Morning all. It's 34 here so far. The sun is out and it really does feel warmer than the last couple of days. We have been dripping our water at night for the last several days and I think the weather will be warm enough for us to not do that. When I have been out of the house, and surely because I am a Michigander at heart, I dress for the cold from head to toe. But these people of the south...they complain and freeze and barely wear warm clothing. I swear! I tease my friends that when they go coat shopping, they judge the coats by how they look draped over their arms, not how they look on. And hats and gloves are foreign to them. It never fails that people will comment on how smart I am to dress appropriately. Lot's of moaning and groaning here from the masses over the cold temps. I keep thinking it will be summer and hot too soon. 148.8 this morning! Yippee! Ok, I have been extremely busy the last couple of days working at my MIL's. I have almost cleared out her living room. SO MUCH STUFF! You would not believe how much stuff (junk) that woman has crammed into her house! Anyway, I have been so busy, no time to think about food. I just ate when I had to or needed to. Staying busy is really, really helpful in weight loss. I hope I can keep up the momentum and get back down to 145ish. That would be great. Today I am going to go back out to MIL's house for a bit. Daughter heads back to school tomorrow so there's that to help with. Really, lot's to do. It should keep me out of the kitchen. Later all. |
| Hilda | posted 11-Jan-2010 12:38pm The Doctors show today reminds us that people who write down what we eat lose twice as much weight. Also people who eat eggs for breakfast lose more. Today is all about weight loss. I thought it was funny that the number one cause of obesity is EATING. |
| Debbie M. | posted 11-Jan-2010 2:51pm That's terrific Connie!! Good for you. You too Cat! I forgot to weigh today. I'll do it tomorrow. I walked 55 minutes on the T. Go me! |
| K10 | posted 11-Jan-2010 4:36pm I did 40 minutes of my Just Dance game for my Wii. It is amazing how much easier it is to exercise when it is a game. Good job everyone. |
| Connie | posted 11-Jan-2010 7:09pm Good job K10 and Debbie on the exercise. Geez, I need to do that! On a very happy successful note, I made it through my MIL's living room. I t is junk and clutter free. I rearranged the furniture and although it still needs a good deep cleaning, I swept and lightly dusted. It looks marvelous! One room down and 6 to go. |
| K10 | posted 12-Jan-2010 1:52am Connie: This is so great that you are doing this. I watched Hoarders tonight and I feel like the people who let their homes get this way, don't get to keep what they have had on the floor for 3 years with trash and rotting food. The cleaning crews should just be there and remove everything. I know there is illness, but come on. |
| Connie | posted 12-Jan-2010 9:15am Morning all. I am so happy to be propped up in my bed with my first cup. I have so much to do today, I don't want to get started! This will primarily a day of ironing. It piles up so fast. I feel like I have been "away" from my routine for too long. I have spent 9 days at my MIL's house so far. I have done 3/4 of her bedroom and her 90% of her living room. And of the rooms left, two of them are packed so full you can't take 10 steps into them. They are going to take forever. But next I am going to tackle the kitchen. I wish I could describe it for you guys. Not an empty space anywhere. I didn't weigh today. Maybe tomorrow. Daughter is moving back into the dorm today. It will be a little hectic around here for awhile. But by tonight all should be quiet. I need to cook for MIL today. Some egg salad and something else, haven't decided. She doesn't cook and she will quit eating if we don't keep an eye on her. Ok, enough moaning and groaning. I'm going to fix my second cup and enjoy it. |
| Debbie M. | posted 12-Jan-2010 1:02pm Connie, How does your MIL feel about you cleaning up her house? I'm sure she is greatful but when you say you get rid of the stuff or junk does she panic? I think I'll havesome tea. |
| Connie | posted 12-Jan-2010 6:01pm My relationship with my MIL is so complicated. Aren't they all! For most of my married life she hasn't been very warm and fuzzy to me. We just have very different personalities. Believe me, my friends and family are stunned at the irony that I am the one to take care of her, and now, her house. It reminds of a movie I once saw with Farrah Fawcett in it. She cared for her dying mother in law even though they had despised each other during the marriage. So now she is very dependent on me and other than occasionally calling me bossy (can you imagine!) we are getting along pretty good. She argues with me as I sort through her stuff. I have saved most of it, just boxed it and attempted some organization. Truly I have only thrown away junk. But still she protests. After I while I just smile and say "don't talk to me." There isn't any food or trash of that matter. Nothing hazardous. Just a million pieces of paper, newspaper clippings, recipe cutouts. Then a zillion pieces of clothing. Most with tags still on them. Just impulse buying. I found an obviously teenage shirt. Hot pink with a glitter heart. She had 5 of them. Stuff like that. Today she told my son she was worried that when I clean the kitchen I will throw out all her candy! Whatever. |
| Hilda | posted 12-Jan-2010 9:34pm Connie- there is probably money hidden in cushions, pockets of clothing and other places in that house. I have a friend who just went through her aunt's house and found tons of jewelry and cash.She had to go into the nursing home and they have to sell the house.The expired canned goods in my parent's home was unbelievable. |
| Hilda | posted 12-Jan-2010 9:40pm I made my 4 can soup again yesterday. |
| cmjcat | posted 13-Jan-2010 12:12pm Hello everyone! Connie, I remember when a great-aunt passed away. She never really had anything, just lived very modestly. When she passed away and family members went through the house she had lived in for decades, there was money stashed everywhere. In little coin purses and containers and drawers, etc... It's kind of sad that she didn't take the time to enjoy spending that money on herself. You're a wonderful DIL for helping out the way you are. Way to go on the exercising ladies! I'm down 8 pounds today. I get so excited when I see the numbers go down. I feel so good since starting my lifestyle change (not just diet...). I don't get daily headaches, which I have suffered from for a couple years - yes, I said YEARS! My fibro is laying low and not flaring up on me. It's even PMS time, and am not having any symptoms that I usually have. YAY!! Hilda, I just read the part in Dr. Gott's book about keeping a food journal. That is one of my goals this week, to get a cute notebook for writing down all food consumed. Is it weird that I feel really hungry lately?? I haven't been up until this point, but have been the past couple days. I recognize it as hunger, too; not just boredom, etc... It's not cravings either. I'm so worried about overeating, maybe I'm not eating enough...?? Have a great day! |
| Debbie M. | posted 13-Jan-2010 12:26pm Cat, your hunger could be a bit of PMS. It will pass. I love looking at all those cute journals at Barns and Noble Book Sellers. Sad about Haiti. What was that soup recipe again? I know you've told us a million times Hilda. |
| Debbie M. | posted 13-Jan-2010 2:47pm I just made a salsa. Onion, tomato, pineapple, black beans, corn, lime juice and spices. I'm sad and mad. At myself because after all this time of trying NFNS I have lost and gained the same 15 pounds twice. I know theprogram works if you do it. I just keep falling off the wagon. I'm sad because I know where I COULD be by now. And mad because i know where i SHOULD be by now. I know Connie you get so flustered with me. I'm self sabotashing. I get full of anziety and perfectionism. When I can't do it all perfectly I feel like I have failed. So then I stop everything. I should just take baby steps. Only a 5% course correction would be an improvement. Bu thats the way I am. If I can't do it right I don't do it. The same as when I'm thinkinbg about starting my spring cleaning. I go into a room and see a humongous job. I think I need to start at the cieling clearing cob webs and washing down the walls instead of just pulling out the couch to vacuum. I need to get past this. What I know I need to do and what I do is often different, even while I'm thinking about it. It is dangerous outside today. Big chunks of Ice are falling off the roof tops. I keep hearing them crash. I know there really is nothing to be said to that hasn't already been said. I'm just sick of myself. |
| Connie | posted 13-Jan-2010 4:25pm Ok Debbie, I want to thank you for opening up like that. It gives me a good idea of where your head is. After reading your post it seems obvious to me that the "overwhelming" feeling you get stops you dead in your tracks. Actually, it stops most of us! I really think you could benefit from writing instructions for yourself. If you see a solution set out in steps, it will seem much more doable. Like the room that needs spring cleaning. Step one, remove all the clutter that does not belong in the room. Step two, dust the ceilings and walls. Step three, clean the windows. Step four, dust the furniture. And so on. The whole process could take a couple of days if you can't stick with it all at once, but by doing it in steps that you have predetermined will achieve what you want, you will get there. That would be a good approach to use with NFNS. MAKE YOUR LISTS! Menu, grocery list, etc. If you wake up everyday prepared with instructions of what you are going to eat, you will take so much of the "on the spot" pressure off of you. I menu plan 4 days in a row and then grocery shop accordingly. Make sure you include healthy snacks so you can have something healthy in between meals. Make sure you are eating really flavorful NFNS food. That helps a lot. If you don't have the tools you need, you can't get the job done. And food preparation is a major tool. I would refuse to be the junk food cook. If kids or family members want cake or cookies, let them do it. You have to remove yourself from that world. And you need to recognize that you are freeing yourself when you do that. You will no longer be chained to the foods that are hurting your body and mind. You will be in charge of your own future. It's not just ok to do that, it is the most important thing you can do for yourself, and in turn, your family, your relationships...everything really. It's never too late to start again. I do get frustrated sometimes, I guess I need encouragement too. Cat, fibro is an inflammation disease. NFNS decreases inflammation. Really everyone should be eating like this. When your appetite increases, go for low fat protein. When we eat F & S, our body burns F & S. When we eat NFNS, (and not too many calories) our body burns it's stored fat. Ran errands to day. Glad to be sitting down for awhile. |
| Debbie M. | posted 13-Jan-2010 4:57pm Thanks again Connie for the encouragement, yet again! I need to get my book out again like I said a few days ago but didnt do. Being prepared is very important and I just havent been. I need more support around here. I'm sure a talk with my family will have them supporting me again. Menu planning is THE most important thing I should be doing. 4 days is a good idea. A whole week or two can be very immobilizing for me. Breaking it down into 4 day sections could be a good idea. And plan it down to the snacks like you said. OK, I'm feeling a little more prepared now. I'll talk with my husband tonight. Tomorrow is payday and its a great time to begin again. I watched a program the other day. It was so interesting. It was about taking a bunch of unhealthy people and doing a nutritional experiment on them. The people were put into a Zoo. No kidding. They were fed only raw fruits and raw vegetables and some nuts. It was a lot of food. Like 10 pounds a day. They were constantly eating. In fact sometimes they couldn't eat all they were suppose to. After two weeks. Everyone of the people's blood pressure went down to a normal range and their cholestrol dropped 29 % on average. I think their blood sugar was tested too but i can't remember. Did anyone of you see it? It was amazing. |
| Connie | posted 13-Jan-2010 5:11pm OMG! We really are what we eat!!!!! |
| Hilda | posted 14-Jan-2010 1:04am I do not like Joy Behar, but on her show tonight it was all about getting healthy. When you are hungry- eat protein. Always have a boiled agg on hand. I boil 4 eggs on Mondays. I eat one right away and save the other 3. I usually use two in a salad and have the extra one in case I get hungry. The 4 can soup is Progresso Garden vegetable,soup Low Sodium Mixed Vegetables drained diced tomatoes black beans rinsed and drained Set out 4 bowls and put 1/4 of each can into each of the bowls. Cover and refrigerate. Microwave one bowl each day for either lunch or dinner. Make croutons or toast out of Ezekiel bread. Sparkspeople had a good article today titled "Hope" I sent it to my sister. |
| Hilda | posted 14-Jan-2010 1:06am Do not drain the can of diced tomatoes. This makes a thick bowl of soup. You only have the broth from the Progresso soup and the diced tomatoes. |
| Debbie M. | posted 14-Jan-2010 8:18am I'm going to make your soup Hilda. I love hot soup when its cold outside and it always fills me up. I saw the Hope article. I'm going to print it. |
| cmjcat | posted 14-Jan-2010 11:33am Debbie, I'm all too familiar with the all-or-nothing thinking. That is really what has kept me from starting and sticking with programs before. I think if I walk, I have to walk miles to make a difference so why bother... If I eliminate foods, I won't be able to eat anything, so why bother... If I lose one to two pounds per week, it will take soooo long, so why bother... I agree with Connie about being prepared and making lists. Break things down into smaller steps, so you can feel a sense of accomplishment when you cross off each one you complete. Meal planning is so important. I like the 4 days at a time suggestion. Planning for a whole week or more is overwhelming. |
| K10 | posted 14-Jan-2010 1:08pm Debbie: Does your son feel the same way as you, if he can't do it right he doesn't? How he is struggling with his grades this year made me wonder if he is feeling that way. |
| Debbie M. | posted 14-Jan-2010 1:40pm K10, We just made a Dr. Apt to see if getting him on some ADD meds would be a good idea. His grades from the last 9 weeks are just horrible. He always says the same thing. He will do better but never does. He didn't even get any credit at all for the Chemistry class he took. On the flip side my daughters make the hono roll and one even made High Honors. I knwo its not fair to compare and I'm not. But I am determined to get help for him. We go to the Doc on Monday. I'm thinking Concerta maybe? I don't know what his issues are exactly but he has some for sure. |
| K10 | posted 14-Jan-2010 3:01pm Debbie: I am glad you are taking him to the doctor. Your daughters did great!!!! |
| Debbie M. | posted 14-Jan-2010 4:53pm Thanks K10. I'm not going to tell him until Monday s I think he would worry about the meeting. |
| K10 | posted 14-Jan-2010 4:59pm Debbie: Good idea. |
| Connie | posted 14-Jan-2010 5:56pm Debbie, I am so glad your going to go to the doc. I think you will get some answers and will not feel like your fighting an unknown enemy. When he is doing better, you will be doing better. And he is going to be doing so much better. His self esteem is in for a huge boost. Positive action on the parents part will only help him. Keep us posted. I ended up with the day off today and spent it ironing. One more half day ironing and I will have it all done...that will happen tomorrow. Mt son bought me a collection of romance movies, Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre, Emma...all BBC productions, for Christmas and I have been watching them as I iron. I love British movies. They are always well performed and without the Hollywood flash that sometimes just seems so ridiculous. Tomorrow I will watch Emma. Rice cake nachos and a sandwich on an Ezek muffin so far today. Veggies for dinner. |
| K10 | posted 14-Jan-2010 10:45pm Connie: My youngest just checked out Jane Eyre from the library. I am so grateful my kids love to read. She decided to read it after seeing "Definitely Maybe". Movies aren't all bad. |
| Hilda | posted 14-Jan-2010 11:47pm The Jane Austin Book Club is a good movie to rent. |
| Debbie M. | posted 15-Jan-2010 7:37am I saw Aldi had a Special Purchace. It was a "Crane" brand Mini Trampoline with a handle. 40.00. I bought one for the kids and they are having a blast on it. Laundry today. |
| Connie | posted 15-Jan-2010 7:02pm Debbie, are you going to get on the mini tram? I think I have a toothache. Of course it would happen on a Friday afternoon. Probably another root canal in my future. Otherwise, all fine here today. Went to lunch at a buffet, salad and meat and potatoes. |
| Hilda | posted 15-Jan-2010 11:57pm We are supposed to have freezing fog in the morning. Glad to see warmer weather predicted for Monday. |
| K10 | posted 16-Jan-2010 2:08am We are supposed to have 3 or 4 El Nino storms coming our way. That means lots of rain. With all the fires we had this summer, we are sure to have a lot of flooding. I don't think it will be too horrible here, but the Pasadena area is really preparing. I would like snow, but I think it will be too warm. |
| Hilda | posted 16-Jan-2010 10:41am Grocery shopping today so I can plan meals. More green veggies is my goal this week. |
| cmjcat | posted 16-Jan-2010 11:28am Had such a busy day yesterday. I didn't plan well and didn't eat very good. I made good choices, but I didn't eat much and ended up cranky with a headache. Today is much quieter. My daughter had a sleepover last night and I'm heading out to pick her up in a little bit. I'm sure she will be cranky for the rest of the day for lack of sleep... The sun is actually out today. Haven't seen that in ages... The weather people say were in a January thaw... a whopping 35 degrees!!! Oh, Wisconsin weather... I'm going to plan some meals today, so I can shop tomorrow and make NFNS healthy meals this week. |
| K10 | posted 16-Jan-2010 8:20pm I just experienced a military funeral complete with Taps, guns and doves. I have a heavy heart for my friend and her family, but I am glad that her son is in Heaven. Cat: my girls always come home crabby from a sleep over. They will be attending an "all nighter" at church tomorrow night. I am not looking forward to Monday with them. |
| K10 | posted 16-Jan-2010 9:54pm Bronwyn: I miss you. I hope you are doing well. |
| Hilda | posted 16-Jan-2010 10:44pm I've been reading the Jan Feb issue of WW magazine tonight for inspiration. There is an ad for Sketchers shape ups shoes. Anybody know anything about how they work? |
| Hilda | posted 17-Jan-2010 12:22am Go to www.joycemeyer.org and listen to her January 16th show. She has a great message about not quitting at the beginning of the show. |
| Hilda | posted 17-Jan-2010 12:35am I just listened to it again and it's between the 8th and 9th minutes of the program. |
| cmjcat | posted 17-Jan-2010 8:08am K10, I'm sorry for your loss. I hope the family can find comfort and healing. Bronwyn, Miss you, too! Hope all is well. Check in and let us know how you are - good or bad... Hilda, I think those Sketchers look a bit odd. It looks like the soles are rounded. I don't know how comfortable they would be, but go try on a pair and see what you think. Joyce Meyer is inspiring and tells it like it is. I will check it out. My daughter wasn't too grumpy yesterday - surprising... I'm sure she will sleep late today, which will be good. So, I've been eating the same things everyday. It's easy because I don't really have to think about it, but I know I'm going to get bored with it soon. I am really, really picky, which makes it hard to find things I will like eating. I'm NOT a veggie person at all... That is where I am lacking most. I still don't have any cravings for sweets or junk, which is good. What do/did you find was a lifesaver for you when starting NFNS?? Hubby was supposed to be off this weekend, but signed up to work some overtime. I was a bit bummed... He works seven days straight and then has two days off. Now he won't be off until the 26th... I've got a ton of laundry to do today and I need to clean the bathrooms. I hate cleaning the bathroom!! My daughter is in a play at the end of the month, so we have to find a costume for her today. She needs a dress that would be appropriate for a date to go dancing. The play is set in the 1960s-ish. My son has exams on Thursday and Friday, which is a new thing to him being a freshman in high school this year. Well, off to the dirty clothes... |
| Connie | posted 17-Jan-2010 8:59am Morning all. I'm up early today, actually I have been up for awhile. We got a call at midnight last night. My husbands brother died yesterday. The sheriffs dept. went to my MIL's house to inform her last night. My husbands brother lived in Arkansas so it was a case of one police dept making contact with another police dept. My husband and son will probably go to Arkansas today. I'll spend the day at my MIL's. This was completely unexpected. Hilda, google those shoes and you will find sites that rate them. Among the ratings you will find people who say they almost broke bones while trying to walk in them before they got used to them. You just need to start out slowly and carefully. They do say the claims are true, lot's of toning does take place. cat, the best thing I can tell you to do is to google new NFNS recipes. Start at sparkspeople recipes. You can find some really good ones and modify them to make them NFNS. Later, I'll share some I have found. Yes, we miss your voice on here Bronwyn. There's only one of you in the whole world! Check in sometime, ok? I'll try my best to be supportive today but I know it's going to be a rough one. I'll check in later. BTW, I didn't have a toothache, it was sinus. |
| Hilda | posted 17-Jan-2010 11:07am Connie, your family will be in our prayers. I bought wild salmon frozen fillets (orange and black pkg) at Walmart and baked one last night. It was delicious. Now I don't have to order salmon at Logan's. |
| Brenda | posted 17-Jan-2010 1:13pm I'm starting NFNS tomorrow. Just wanted to say thanks for the comments you've posted. I got some good tips/motivation from reading your posts. |
| K10 | posted 17-Jan-2010 5:41pm Brenda: Welcome. Let us know if you have any questions. Connie: So sorry about your loss. Do you know what happened to him yet? Cat: I heard you have to wear those shoes a little each day so you can get used to them. They are so expensive. Let us know if you buy any. |
| Connie | posted 17-Jan-2010 9:16pm Made it home. I managed to clear off two beds and the kitchen table and some of the kitchen counters. That took all day. Hoarding is such a serious illness. It's about to kill me. Tomorrow I take on the bathroom. It is pretty bad. If anyone in your family is leaning towards hoarding, do an intervention or something. It is almost impossible to deal with once the whole house is involved. No news on how my BIL passed. Maybe we will hear something tomorrow. My husband and son went to Ar to his house. A four hour drive. Apparently the house is in very bad shape (hoarding?) and so tomorrow my husband and his other brother will go back in the morning and stay the night in a hotel. A lot to do over there. It looks like my BIL had no insurance, so the three remaining siblings are going to share the cost of the cremation and death certificates. It works out to about 500 each. I'm just glad we have it to give since we just had Christmas. It's all so sudden feeling. After I finish the bathroom tomorrow I am taking a break from hoarding cleaning. It's almost bigger than I am, I could use a team! My mood is surely affected by the general sadness. Welcome Brenda. All I can say is NFNS is the nicest thing you can possibly do for yourself. The benefits are too many for me to list right now, I'm beat, but you will notice changes right away. I keep saying I think everyone should eat like us. Thank for all the prayers. They are truly felt. |
| Hilda | posted 17-Jan-2010 10:44pm I made another WalMart run today. My daughter just joined a gym and is trying to cook healthier. She told me about the steamfresh vegetables that steam in the bag. I bought Birdseye Steamfresh frozen vegetables- Broccoli, Carrots, Sugar Snap Peas, and Water Chestnuts. 4 servings at 35 calories each and only 25 mg sodium per serving. Has anyone tried these or any other vegetables or brands? $1.78 per bag. I loved it. Very easy and tasty. |
| Debbie M. | posted 18-Jan-2010 12:33am Connie, God be with you and your family. I'm sorry. I hope he is resting with our Lord now. |
| Hilda | posted 18-Jan-2010 1:15am www.birdseyesteamfresh.com has all the varieties and recipes. Now I want to make the asiago garlic cauliflower. |
| K10 | posted 18-Jan-2010 2:52am Connie: I wish I could come help you clean your MIL house. I know it would be so helpful. Hilda: I will have to check those out. I have seen them, but never bought them. Hi Debbie. |
| Tara | posted 18-Jan-2010 8:38am Hi everyone. I have been lurking for the past couple of days. Like a lot of you I have tried numerous diets and never found one that lasted over the long haul. My diet worries began in college. A lot of the girls in my dorm started to diet and to fit in I started to diet. I went to the extreme and developed an eating disorder. I went to therapy and gained the needed weight to become "healthy". But over the past 6 years I have yet to overcome the disordered eating behaviors so my weight continues to go up and down.. One of the outcomes of having an eating disorder is that I do not weigh myself because it tends to be destructive even if I have lost weight. I go by how I feel and my clothes. So I will never post any weights. I found when I fall off the wagon I tend to eat (bagels, ice cream, cookies) basically sugar and flour. So I checked out Dr. Gotts book. I found a lot of your posts helpful and encouraging. I have a few questions any feedback would be great. If any of you have any mental health diseases (drepression, bipolar, OCD) did you find this diet helps regulate your moods? ( I know that is personal question so if it makes you feel uncomfortable please do not feel that you need to answer) When you first began did you keep track of calories (not counting calories is a little scary I have some traces of OCD)? How often do you eat flourless bread, brown rice pasta, flourless crakers, potato chips? For my sugar tooth I found dried apricots (dried apricots,sulfur dioxide, potassium sorbate)and orange juice are those acceptable? Since I have been lurking I feel that I should tell something about myself I live in Jacksonville, FL I live with my two dogs ( no husbands or children...yet) I do enjoy a fair amount of tv (NCIS, project runway, and the Closer) I like reading I tend to lean towards romance and romantic suspense novels (Nora Roberts is a fav) I am going to grad school to become a librarian I work full-time at a financial instuctions I am a die hard UF gator fan My Goals End the bingeing cycle Fit and feel comfortable in my clothes Defeat the all or nothing thinking Look fabulous for the wedding in August How No sugar No flour Exercise at the YMCA |
| Debbie M. | posted 18-Jan-2010 7:13pm Welcome Tara, Thanks for sharing some obviously painful things about ourself. We have all found that sharing helps us to deal with our issues. I would like to address some of your questions but find myself with limited time. I will check back tomorrow and look closer at answering some questions. In the mean time welcome again. I hope you like it here. Deb |
| K10 | posted 18-Jan-2010 7:15pm Hi Tara and welcome. I know there are a couple of ladies who have seen an improvement in mood while eating NFNS. I have issues with weighing myself as well. My tendency is if I am doing poorly I will eat poorly and if I am doing well I will "treat" myself to something. I did weigh this morning, but I probably won't for a while. I usually didn't count calories when I first started NFNS last year. I lost almost 20 pounds but fell off the wagon big time and am now starting almost totally over. I gained all but 7 pounds back, but at least I didn't gain it all back. I am definitely going to be more careful in regards to the amount of foods and types that I am eating. I probably would eat too many breads and pastas and I know if you are struggling with weight loss those would be the things to cut back on. I know when I did the Weight Watchers core program (which was similar to this) that they didn't want you eating brown rice, oatmeal and such more than one meal per day. That is probably what I would try to follow. If you know you are going to have rice pasta for dinner I wouldn't eat Ezekiel bread for breakfast and lunch. One of the other benefits to this way of eating is regularity. I hope that isn't too much information for you. I would also find myself binging as well, but with only NFNS food while on this plan. I need to get away from that too. My big problem is eating late at night and I am going to be working on that as well. Boy, now that I look back at this post, I really have alot to work on. The support that we get from here is great though. Exercising is important too. I really want to feel comfortable in clothes as well and I want to improve my overall health. Is it your wedding in August that you are planning on looking great for? I hope this way of eating works well for you. |
| Hilda | posted 19-Jan-2010 1:06am I was rushed tonight and working late and had not had dinner yet at 8:30 so I went to Burger King and got a $1 value menu hamburger and had them fix it with lettuce and tomato only and threw away the bun. Then I got a side salad with no croutons or crackers off the dollar menu, took it home and added a chopped hard boiled egg. Had it with a little fat free ranch dressing. My plan now is to get the Walden Farms dressing and put it in little containers to take to restaurants or fast food places when I go out. Zero calories in them. I am so used to ordering blue cheese dressing.What is a better alternative? |
| Connie | posted 19-Jan-2010 9:09am Welcome Tara. It sounds like you and food have a very complicated relationship. I am by no means an expert, but I would concentrate on just eating healthy, all NFNS, for the time being. How much weight are you trying to lose? If you can establish a healthy eating plan and stick to it, time will take care of everything else...I think! Your case is more extreme. Starches can thwart your weight lose. Limit those to small side dishes. NFNS starches are good for you, just don't overdo. The dried fruit is also something that can hold you back. They are very high in calories and concentrated sugar. Natural sugar, but sugar non the less. You could cut some up and mix with yogurt or put on top of cereal. Juice falls into the same category as dried fruit. Try mixing it with equal amounts of water. I have lost weight while being on HRT and an anti depressant. Both had weight gain as a side effect. NFNS worked despite those complications. I feel so much better eating this way. The leveling of my blood sugar has done wonders for my mood and anxiety. How are you doing Brenda? Yesterday I stayed home and cleaned my own house. I am so glad I did! It looks lovely and it hasn't looked that way in quite some time. Today I am going to iron, and then one day this week back to MIL's house to tackle the bathroom. She is going to have a family gathering for the scattering of BIL's ashes on Sat or Sun. My husbands brother who came to help with the arrangements said he hasn't seen my MIL's living room look like it does in twenty years. Well, that made me feel good. The timing couldn't be better, there will be a houseful this weekend. Ok, everyone have a great NFNS day. |
| Gammy | posted 19-Jan-2010 11:52am Hello All! I am so excited to see this support group for the no flour, no sugar way of life! I have just started the diet...Monday to be exact...and I am excited to hear all the good things about it that I have read on this website. I am a 57 year old grandmother who has literally fought weight problems all my life. Same story, second verse. I don't have any trouble losing weight, just can't change my bad habits long enough to keep it off. I am 100 pounds over weight. The company that I work for has now started a healthy living regime with us. In order to continue getting my health insurance paid for by my company, I have to meet several health criteria...blood pressure, HDL and LDL numbers, glucose and waist circumference. I am just a little over all the criteria except waist circumference (which of course is directly related to weight.) I have 12 inches to lose by December 2010. Sheesh! I have a friend at work who started the no flour, no sugar plan several months ago and has done so good. She is happy and not frustrated with the plan. So I decided to give it a try. My main food addictions are sugar and sugar and sugar and flour. So I have my work cut out for me. But I would love to be apart of this group and walk side by side with you in making this dream a reality. NFNS All the Way! |
| Connie | posted 19-Jan-2010 3:54pm Hello Gammy. NFNS is the place to be! By Dec 2010 you could be an entire different person...health...appearance...state of mind. NFNS can get you there no problem. It is very interesting to compare all of our stories and struggles. But I think (and you all correct me if I'm wrong) it comes down to sticking to the plan. Keeping it simple really helps too. It is the most uncomplicated way of eating. Most people say it takes about a week to get off sugar (cravings). But I think some of us have found it happens sooner than that. Maybe because we are eliminating flour (which our bodies think is sugar) at the same time. I caution you to watch your sugar substitutes. They can trick your body and create cravings. I would (and have) give up the F & S immediately. If I had a craving I would drink some water, wait 20 minutes and re-evaluate. When you just have to have something go the sugar free or no added sugar route. Ezek toast or english muffin with no added sugar jelly is good... and filling. Some use frozen treats made with Splenda. But I liked just dropping the "sweets" altogether when I first started. It gives the body a chance to adjust. And I swear, it was like my taste buds were waking up! Foods I never thought were tasty were suddenly delicious. Do you have the book? Get it if you don't. Reading up on NFNS keeps your mind heading in the right direction. I promise, if you stick to the plan, you will be successful. |
| K10 | posted 19-Jan-2010 4:39pm Gammy: Welcome. Another treat we like it frozen no sugar added fruit. We like mango especially. We are having major rain here in California, there is actually a tornado warning, not where I am, but near the beach. Southern Californians are quite lame when it comes to driving or dealing with any amount of rain. Talk to you all later. |
| Gammy | posted 19-Jan-2010 8:23pm Connie...how long have you been on NFNS? I started reading all the posts, but thought I would just get right to the point. And K10 how about you? I am feeling better and better about yet another eating plan. Isn't it amazing how food can control your life? Thanks for your helpful suggestions too. |
| K10 | posted 19-Jan-2010 11:39pm Gammy: I started last January and did well for a while. I fell off the wagon probably in June/July. We lost our house and we were in the process of moving. I eat when I am happy, sad, etc. Give me a reason and I will eat. I can definitely say I felt better when I was committed. I don't why I would choose to eat poorly when I know I felt better eating NFNS. Stubborn I guess. I hope you are successful with this way of eating. |
| Hilda | posted 20-Jan-2010 12:13am Tonight I had a package of Picsweet Deluxe Steamable Asian Veg with Sugar Snap Peas. 160 calories for the whole bag. 4 servings per bag. 160 mg sodium per serving. How much sodium are you safe to have in a day if you are watching blood pressure? I think I lost my cravings in 4 days. I was very stressed and nothing with sugar or flour was tempting. My new grandaughter is 9 wks old and my daughter just noticed one of her pupils was bigger than the other. They are going to send her to an opthmologist to check her eyes and if it's not that to a neurologist to rule out a brain tumor. Of course we are concerned, crying a little and praying that all will be well. Can't get into a doctor until March 15th in her city, or Feb 16th if they have to go out of town a few hours drive. Please say a prayer for my little redhaired beautiful baby that I have not seen since she was 3 days old. I live a 6-hr drive away. |
| K10 | posted 20-Jan-2010 3:59pm Hilda: I will keep your grandbaby in my prayers. Please keep us posted on what is happening. |
| Connie | posted 20-Jan-2010 5:26pm Oh Hilda! She has all our prayers. The wait time to see the doc is so frustrating! I'll bet they go on the 16th of Feb. Can you go with them? Debbie, how are you doing? How is your BIL's job search going? |
| Gammy | posted 20-Jan-2010 8:07pm K10 I so understand the emotional eating. I am the same way. I always envy folks that can't eat when they are nervous, worried. Just blows my mind...I am totally drawn to food for any reason! And I also know you have to be in the right place to get serious when an eating plan. You will get there again!! Hilda: We haven't met, but I was so drawn to your post about your little grandbaby. I will certainly pray for her and for all of you. God will walk beside you all the way. I do have the NFNS Dr. Gott book. It is very interesting and seems so easy to cope with...even over WW. I realized a couple of diets ago that sugar is my main culprit in life and overeating...everything! So I am like you Connie...I am cutting sugar and flour totally out. Headache Mon. and Tues, but not today. I will find the Ezek bread...is it frozen? Love being able to put down thoughts on this website. Great place to share and glean! |
| Hilda | posted 20-Jan-2010 11:57pm Got an appointment today here in town for January 28th for the baby. I feel better already and can feel the prayers. Thank you! Tried the Birdseye Asian steamfresh today and hated that flavor. It has baby corn, but the flavor was nasty in my opinion. Some weird spice I guess. Bought a different brand at Aldi to try, too. |
| K10 | posted 21-Jan-2010 12:36am Hilda: Praise God that they were able to get an appointment sooner and near you. I wonder if the spice you didn't like was ginger? I had something the other day that had too much and it ruined the food for me. |
| Debbie M. | posted 21-Jan-2010 12:53am Hi everyone, I had to get out of bed and shave my legs. They were too prickly and were just bugging me. I thought I'd stop here and see what you are all up to. I'll be praying for the little red head. Welcome newbees! I'll write more tomorrow. Back to bed with me. Good night. |
| Debbie M. | posted 21-Jan-2010 9:08am Good monring, I was just marleling at the cob webs I spoted in my family room. We have 1970 paneling in there and I notived the webs this morning. I will be doing spring cleaning soon. Its so hard to know where to start when there is so much of it to do. My motivation only comes in spurts. My Mom is a genious and attakes only a small section of a room a day. She is already done with two rooms. By the time she finishes the whole house it will be time to go out in the spring weather and start in the flower beds. She is what FlyLady calls a Born Organizer (BO) I on the other hand am a SHE (sidetracked home executive) I DO need to try to focus. Still walking but because my diet hasnt been too restrictive I havent lost any weight. :o( I really need to buckle down but the motivation is not there. |
| Debbie M. | posted 21-Jan-2010 9:46am My goldfish are very perkey this morning. Just found out my Dad (71) has COPD. I have been waiting for it for all my life and here it is. I have been begging my dad and mom to quit smoking ever since being educated on the evils of smoking in the 5th grade. Now its too late. He is going down the same road that his own mother went when she was 76 and died of emphysema. Why do people do this to themselves? Now here I am being over weight. That is not healthy either. I am putting myself at risk for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease and stroke. So why don't I do something about it? I wish I could just stop eating "cold turkey" but tat is not an option. I'm sitting here twisting my hands. |
| Hilda | posted 21-Jan-2010 5:13pm I think if you can do 4 days straight of NFNS you could lose the cravings. The steamed vegetables at lunch are really helping me stay on track. I am eating a half of a banana, a small apple and an orange every day, too. I am trying to walk more but not doing a lot of that. I am limiting my diet soda to one can a day, and trying to drink more water favored with a splash of juice.One triangle of Laughing Cow and 3 triscuits would be a good snack to take to work. Debbie M what is the payoff for eating the way you do now, and what would the payoff be to feel healthy. Satan is trying to kill some of us with food and succeeding. Do you want that? |
| Hilda | posted 21-Jan-2010 11:41pm Watch Glenn Beck tomorrow. |
| Connie | posted 22-Jan-2010 9:18am Morning ladies. At MIL's all day yesterday. Today I will finish up with all that I can do before the rest of the family arrives. There will be a small gathering and service for family and friends tomorrow. Last night I finally started pulling out things from her bathroom cabinets, etc. 15 bottles of shampoo and conditioner. 8 bottles of lotion and so on. Ugh! I'll stop at WM to buy some baskets on my way out there and try to organize it. So very much left to do. Rooms so full of stuff you can only step inside the door. But they are going to have to wait. I must confess my diet has suffered terribly while I have been out there. I'm not weighing for awhile. I can tell by my pants that I have added a few pounds. Nothing drastic, probably the seven I've been trying to get rid of for some time. But I see the need to be selfish about my well being. I have to take some time to put me first and stay on track for awhile. That's what it takes. Putting yourself first. Anyway, by the end of the weekend MIL will be in much, much better shape housewise and that will have to be enough for now. Everyone have a great day. I miss chatting with all of you! |
| Debbie M. | posted 22-Jan-2010 9:20am Wow, no I don't want that! Its not that I eat all the wrong things. But a lot of the time I just eat too much of the right things. Creating a calorie overage. It seems that I'm not able to say no sometimes to the wrong things too, I can't lie. Maybe I'm just tired of trying. Isnt that weird? Tired of trying to do good for myself? Hmmmm I should want to be nice to myself! I'll give that some thought. |
| Debbie M. | posted 22-Jan-2010 11:44am Where is everyone today? I'm missing you all. You too Bronwyn. |
| cmjcat | posted 22-Jan-2010 7:51pm Wow... There's been a lot of activity the last couple days. I've been so busy, I haven't had a chance to get on and chat. Welcome Gammy and Tara! Connie, I am so sorry to hear about your BIL. My prayers are with you and your family. I'm sending you a warm cyber-hug (( )) Tara, I have Major Depressive Disorder and I have definately found that my mood has improved greatly since starting NFNS. I also have Fibromyalgia, and was in a "flare" for about 6 months prior to starting NFNS. What I mean by that is non-stop, all-day, constant pain in my whole body with a headache that would sometimes develop into a migraine. I haven't had a headache or any muscle/joint pain in the last two weeks. That can't be just a coincidence... I just started this diet on December 28. I have lost 11 pounds so far. I was a sugar-aholic!!!! I haven't had any cravings for the sugary foods I used to pig out on on a daily basis. I also am finding that things taste better... Things that are good for me... Fruits and veggies and healthier foods. I just can't say enough good things about cutting out sugar and flour from your diet. |
| Hilda | posted 22-Jan-2010 11:07pm I have felt so much better this week. 3 meals this week of wild salmon and steamed veggies were excellent. I had a tasty Canadian bacon and avocado and cheese sandwich on an Ezekiel hot dog bun that was really good. too. Don't forget you can make your own wonderful baked sweet potato "fries". Cut a sweet potato into fry shaped slices and bake with a little cinnamon and no trans fat margarine- I forget the brand I used. Smart something? It's in a tub. Freeze half in a baggie to bake later. I line a cookie sheet with foil and spray with Pam. Easy clean up. I am determined not to let bad food steal my health. |
| K10 | posted 23-Jan-2010 3:35am Hello all. Our power was out most of the day, but for a good reason. We finally got some snow. Quite a bit actually. The kids didn't even have to go to school. It was so beautiful. I hope it sticks for a couple of days and the power stays on. |
| Connie | posted 23-Jan-2010 11:41am Morning all. Oh Hilda, I long to be in your shoes...a week of wonderful NFNS eating under your belt! I'll get there this week. K10, you snow lover! I hope it stays around for you and the family to enjoy. Good job cat. It is amazing the physical changes that take place when we eat right. Today is the family service for my MIL. I left my MIL's house yesterday evening at 7. The living room, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and hall are immaculate. Open spaces everywhere. So far I have spent 14 days (maybe a few more) working in that house and it is ready for the company that will arrive today. There is going to be a few hours when friends can come by. All the siblings have arrived and the tears are flowing. After today, and a small clean up period tomorrow, I plan on catching up around here. Of course my ironing pile has grown. But it is a wonderful transformation that has taken place at that house. My MIL is so happy with it. I am glad that I could do it and that it is done. We should do all we can for family and that was what I could do. I'll check in later. |
| K10 | posted 23-Jan-2010 12:42pm Connie: I am so glad that you have been able to help out your MIL with her house. I hope your family can enjoy this time together even though,there is much sorrow regarding your BIL. My prayers are with you. |
| Debbie M. | posted 23-Jan-2010 1:11pm Connie, If you hadn't started your cleaning project at your MIL's house when you did, it would not have been ready for this tragic event. God moves in mysterious ways. Bless you all. |
| K10 | posted 24-Jan-2010 1:29am Debbie: I thought about that too. |
| Brenda | posted 24-Jan-2010 1:44pm Hi all. Just wanted to check in since my first post a week ago and let you know it's been a good week on NFNS. Six pounds lost and no cravings yet or feeling deprived. I was interested in the discussion earlier in the week on counting calories. I've been keeping a food journal this week and found that it was much easier to stay within my goal range of 1100-1300 per day following NFNS. I feel that this is important for me because I could easily binge on certain foods and justify it to myself because they're NFNS. I like the Calorie King journal b/c it fits in my purse and has a condensed table to find calories for common foods. As was discussed in some earlier posts, planning seems to be a big key to being successful. I worked a lot of hours last week and was able to keep my eating in check by planning ahead to have healthy snacks at the office and planning menus for the week. Someone previously mentioned checking recipes on sparkpeople.com -- I found some good ones there. Today I'm getting my plan together for next week and going to the grocery store. I made a big green salad last night that we can eat for several days. This week my goal is to start working in some excercise. I know how important it is and I have all of the equipment but have trouble making myself do it. Connie, sorry for your loss. You'll get back on track. |
| Debbie M. | posted 24-Jan-2010 2:32pm Brenda you remind me of when I was motivated. I suffer from depression and am only motivated on times when I am "up". It's not been a very up time for me. I really feel better mentally when I stick to NFNS so I'm not quite sure why I have these down times. Winter really dosn't offer me much support as we have very very gloomy skys for extemded periods. The sun poked out today just momentarily so I ran outside to let is shine on my face. That lasted about 30 seconds. You are doing great! I'm really happy about the new people here lately. It makes me think of the times I did well too. I know it will click with me again. Don't get me wrong. I totally believe in this program and I do make much better choices then I used to. I just need to be more consistant. God bless everyone. |
| Connie | posted 24-Jan-2010 4:41pm Everyone has left and I am sitting down, relaxing (as much as I can relax with the Colt's playing!) and feeling pretty good. Yes, I have been so thankful of the timing on MIL's clean up. It was so wonderful yesterday. Family and friends and lot's of room and everyone was so relieved to be able to be in the same room at the same time and have a place to sit. No one liked that MIL was living like that. Anyway, we all went out to dinner and our minister was at the house for the family service and went to dinner with us. Then some of us, me included, went to Beale Street. I so did not want to go but the nieces and nephews would not take no for an answer. I was the DD. I do enjoy Beale Street once in awhile, but last night it was pouring rain an I was so tired. This week I may not get dressed until Tues! Debbie, I wish I could come and take you by the hand and fix your food and make you laugh! Those down periods are messing you up. What can be done? That's the question. Good for you eating better. That adds up. Brenda, good job! Calories are hugely important. That's why we need to limit our crackers and chip etc. Those are so calorie dense they can mess us up fast. Your doing so good. Keep it up and the losing will continue. K10, do you still have snow? How long did it last? |
| Bronwyn | posted 24-Jan-2010 5:08pm Wow there has been a lot of activity on here and lots of new people. I haven't made it through all of the posts but it looks like some of you have had some tough things to deal with. I hope you are all making it through your trials okay. I joined WW a week ago and so far I am really liking the focus it is giving me to keep track of what I am eating. WW and I don't have the same idea about healthy eating.....I don't care if you can buy sugar free cool whip and eat it for zero points  ....I am not going to start eating things like that. I know the meetings will be hard for me because I will disagree with a lot of the things that are said BUT, on the positive side I am keeping track of points and having some one weigh me in once a week. I really feel I need those two things. I know I will always struggle with slow weight loss and keeping to the program but so far I feel good. Debbie, sweetie, I am sorry you are having a rough time. Listen have you ever tried a lamp for seasonal affective disorder. I have a friend who uses a lamp for SAD and she swears by it. I think that winter is tough on lots of people. In the winter I don't even want to leave the house. I hate the cold and the shorter hours of daylight. I live in a pretty sunny place so I do have that. Some days you look out and it is bright and sunny and you can be fooled into thinking it is much nicer than it really is. Read up on the lamps and see what you think. K10.....enjoy your snow (sounds so weird to me,  Connie did your brother-in-law have a wife and children? Wow your MIL must be so grateful to have a wonderful DIL like you. You are such a caring and kind person.....now time to take care of yourself. Put your feet up and relax. |
| K10 | posted 24-Jan-2010 5:33pm Bronwyn: I am so happy to hear from you. I have missed you. I am glad you enrolled in WW. I don't know why WW encourages eating all this chemically laden 0 point food. I think it is better to use more points on real food. Connie: I am glad that your family appreciated all that you did with MIL's house. Did they ever figure out what happened with your BIL? We do still have snow, but it is melting rapidly. Snow makes things look so pretty. When it melts it looks so icky. Our pastor just got back from Ghana. We do annual mission trips there in the summer and he went there now to check out what we can do in Liberia. He has given us a challenge as a church to fast in February from sun-up to sun-down. I have never done a fast like this and my husband and I are really thinking about participating in it. He wants us to fast and pray in regards to these two countries. I think this is what I need to get me back on track. I am actually a little excited about it. We are encouraging our girls to pray about what they should give up as well. Go VIKINGS |
| Debbie M. | posted 24-Jan-2010 5:46pm Bronwyn, Bronwyn, Bronwyn!!!!!!!! Missed ya girl. When I saw your post I shouted out your name and my family laughed! I bet you will have some good influence on the WW people. You go girl! You will be armed with the best of both worlds WW and NFNS. Let us know when you lose. I will look into that light box. I have heard of it before. Later all |
| Connie | posted 24-Jan-2010 5:59pm GO VIKINGS INDEED! If both my teams , the Colts and the Vikings, win today I will be so happy. They never gave a definitive cause of death that I know of. It was sort of a "take your pick" from the coroner. His health was so bad. My husband didn't look to see what it said on the death certificate...I'll look into that. Bronwyn, so really great to hear from you. I have a friend here who lost a lot of weight on WW. I remember her adding up her points and being very satisfied with everything. It is amazing what changing the foods you eat can achieve. I can imagine you perfecting the plan to make it cleaner eating. Keep us posted because we really do miss you...our fearless leader! I am going to feed the animals and crawl in bed. |
| Debbie M. | posted 24-Jan-2010 6:54pm Thank you Connie, I can feel your mothering across the miles. |
| K10 | posted 24-Jan-2010 10:34pm Bummer, the Vikings lost and Brett got nailed too many times to count. I don't know who I will root for on Superbowl Sunday. |
| Hilda | posted 24-Jan-2010 11:12pm Bronwyn- I am glad you are going to WW. The writing down what you eat part is so important. I am not good at that. I keep doing it in my head. I always think about what protein, what fruits, and what veggies I've had for the day. Do you buy the steamer bags? I don't like that some are from China and Guatamala. What is up with that? |
| Debbie M. | posted 25-Jan-2010 8:30am HELLO! THE COLTS!! |
| Connie | posted 25-Jan-2010 10:29am Morning all. I'm enjoying my first cup and looking forward to eating good all this week. I'm home alone and without a car. How lucky am I? I'll do some ironing and then go with my daughter to drop off her groceries at her dorm this evening. She is going to try NFNS again. She is heavier than she ever has been so I am glad to help her come up with food idea's etc. We spent 150 at WM yesterday to get her started. It isn't going to be easy for her to eat like this at the dorm. She doesn't have the cooking opportunities needed to keep very much variety going. But maybe she'll stay too busy to turn to food as comfort. She has an interview for a physics research asst this afternoon. That would be so great! A little spending money would be wonderful for her. Later today my son is picking my BIL'S dog up from the vet. He has been neutered and brought up to date on his shots and heart worm meds. We still don't know what we are going to do with him yet. My son likes him so he may take him which means I'LL HAVE HIM UNTIL MY SON MOVES OUT! One day at time! |
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