Bear
| posted 17-Feb-2010 5:44pm
peanut butter. all natural, just salt and peanuts, but I feel like I'm overdoing it.
Feeling super bloated could also be hormones, I won't know for several days.
Grrr... |
Bronwyn
| posted 17-Feb-2010 5:56pm
Peanut butter is very caloric.....so do watch you intake Bear  |
Bronwyn
| posted 17-Feb-2010 5:57pm
With health restored to your house are you off and running with good eating Debbie? Hope your son is having another good day |
Hilda
| posted 17-Feb-2010 10:13pm
I bought a big bag of California oranges a while back and have eaten one every day. I think that has helped me with my fruit intake. The Doctors show today talked about how water helps your body. They were not too keen on Vitamin water. |
Debbie M.
| posted 18-Feb-2010 8:00am
I feel like everyday lately is a re-start to my "healthy" eating. But with Valentines Day and husbands birthday behind us I am recommitting. |
Debbie M.
| posted 18-Feb-2010 8:25am
Joyce Meyer said, "Apart from God we can do nothing." |
TammyGirl
| posted 18-Feb-2010 8:35am
I think today I am going to count my points. Bear, like you, I feel like I'm gaining weight. I have given up flour and severely restricted my sugar intake, but I still must be eating too much. Therefore, today, I will count my points. I just haven't had that light feeling in a long time. Yesterday I had on my khaki's and they were tight, they used to fit me just right. Everything still comes down to calories doesn't it? LOL
~Tammy
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Debbie M.
| posted 18-Feb-2010 9:22am
My mom came over for my husbands birthday yesterday. So on the instant message today she asked me why I wasn't losing weight. She wanted to know if it was my medicine. I told he I didn't know but she didnt let it go. I was sad. I just felt attacked. Dosnt she know I think about being thin all the time? Dosnt she know how unhappy I am with my body? That I think about how I used to look and always compare myself to that perfect body I used to have? I'm so tired of dieting and gaining. I want to be satisfied with myself. What the heck? I'm so sick of all this. |
Bear
| posted 18-Feb-2010 9:31am
^^^ Yes, that is frustrating! Hang in there, all.
Initially I was thinking that the insulin spikes from F & S were what I had to
worry about. It's also that I'm overstressed and that makes me eat more,
especially when I'm trying not to.
Yesterday I had a very tiny spoon of Pb and no artificial sweeteners. Today, no pb
but I did have one sugar free pudding. No more of either today.
Yesterday I had blackberries, carrots and yogurt during the day and chicken in 1/2 a potato skin for dinner. Also a date and a few raisins. I guess I will just keep it up like that. |
Connie
| posted 18-Feb-2010 9:45am
Morning. Yes, everything does come down to calories. That's the simple version. Then, when you add in where those calories come from, it gets a bit more complicated. WW has you watch your calories and where those calories come from. NFNS does as well. Tammy and Bear, have you read Dr Gott's book? It does a good job of explaining. You know, when I started NFNS I was worried about diabetes. My mom is diabetic, my Gma was and now one of my sisters. I was the next largest daughter in my family and I just knew I was going to be a diabetic too. I could feel it. I had grown out of my size 14's and shopping for 16's. My eating was terrible. So I wanted an eating plan that addressed diabetes. That's how I came across Dr Gott. I never thought I was going to lose so much weight. But like the book said, once my blood sugar leveled off, my appetite dropped off as well. Of course, I watched my calories at the same time. Sometimes I ate and made myself stop. I needed to eat less so my body could burn it's stored fat for fuel. I also included a lot of water each day. I know it seems like a little bit of chocolate is harmless...but is it? For the same amount of calories you consume on the chocolate, you could have ate a ton of veggies. The veggies would fill you up to the point where you not only would not have had the the chocolate, but you may have skipped other unnecessary eating as well. And the added boost of level blood sugar that diminishes cravings and mood swings. That little bit of chocolate became the fuel your body used instead of your stored fat. Once in a while some chocolate...sure. Regularly, not a good idea if your trying to lose weight.
Debbie, I am so there in the starting each day anew. Ugh! My husband brought home a box of chocolates for me when he got back in town. I wasn't happy at all. The box went to work with him. What was he thinking? But yesterday I stayed NFNS and I plan on doing that today as well. For a lunch yesterday I put some cottage cheese and a sprinkling of Cavenders on my rice cakes. So good! And a NFNS dinner too. I need to menu plan and shop. And I will do it! Good luck to you today. I think this years winter is dragging on. I can't wait to be outdoors and be busy again.
Great day all. |
Connie
| posted 18-Feb-2010 9:49am
Ok you guys, I just read the latest posts. I see a problem with attitude. If you are looking at this eating plan as another unfortunate diet, it will never work for you. It is making you feel deprived and sad! You need to be happy about what your eating. Do me a favor, sit down and list all the foods you love that are NFNS. Make as big a list as you can. |
Debbie M.
| posted 18-Feb-2010 10:16am
Two things come to mind when I think about success. Planning is a giant one. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. And Calories count. Thanks Connie for the redirection. |
Bear
| posted 18-Feb-2010 11:06am
Connie, I appreciate your reminder about attitude, it made me smile.
And everyone is making great points.
I will say that I felt really good about the food I ate yesterday, it was so wholesome.
My dinner was chicken, white beans and a little cheese in baked potato skins - tasty!
I'll try to share more positive things- I am still NFNS!!
Good luck today all. |
Hilda
| posted 18-Feb-2010 11:11am
I agree Connie. Eating a whole bag of steamed veggies certainly does fill you up. If you make a list of what you should eat during the day and make sure those are the things you put in your mouth, along with enough water, you should not be hungry. Some say eating below 1200 calories a day is not good. I think we eat because we are bored. It becomes a bad habit. I also think most of us are dehydrated from too much coffee, tea, and diet soda and not enough water. |
Connie
| posted 18-Feb-2010 11:31am
I remember once my sister and I musing over the fact that we did not believe we could lose weight on 1200 calories a day. I don't know...I do know to lose weight you have to eat less than you are eating now. And if everything you put in your mouth is nothing but nutritious...NO EMPTY CALORIES...and you eat less, which you can because everything you put in your mouth is nutritious with NO EMPTY CALORIES...you will lose weight.
Hilda, I am going to make a point of stocking up on veggies when I go to the store. I remember when I started NFNS I ate veggies with tons of water and had no room for more food. We can do this ladies.
Off to Gma's. |
Bronwyn
| posted 18-Feb-2010 12:52pm
Making the food you eat highly nutritious and low calorie is truly the way too stay balanced. You don't feel hungry and you aren't craving things. I am so surprised how much quantity I eat in a day and stay in my points when I make all good food choices. That idea is exactly what kept me from having the chocolate.....it would have used up too many points and then I would be hungry and unable to eat without going over my points, because chocolate isn't a filling food. I make a zero or one point soup to eat so that I have (1) the nutrition (2) the filling foods bulk (3) very low points. You can google low point soups and pick one that appeals to you if you think that would help. All that being said I am worried about my weigh in tomorrow. I know things have slowed down and I hope to have lost at least 1/2 lb. If I do that will be 4 straight weeks of losing each week and I never seem to do that.
Debbie you are so right about how discouraging it is to be going up and down the scales a few lbs. constantly.....that is depressing. I know that I have lost these few lbs. I am now losing about a zillion times and then stopped got discouraged and gained them back. That behaviour keeps me in limbo.....going no where and being extremely sad and frustrated. I am not going to let that happen this time. It may be a slow slog from here but I never want to see the 8 lbs. to date that I have lost.....ever again. I want to continue to build on this loss! You can too......you have to the other way is just too depressing.
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Bronwyn
| posted 18-Feb-2010 1:19pm
just out of interest I checked out the nutritional info on Lindt 70% chocolate......35 grams (and that is really not much) is 4 points. Instead I could have 1 bowl of 1 point soup, half an orange and a Whole wheat pita with a skip of cream cheese and filled with veggies and rolled. Then again I could have the chocolate if that is what I really, really wanted.....but at this point it doesn't seem like the way to go. |
Connie
| posted 18-Feb-2010 4:13pm
Love hearing from you Bronwyn. The other day I was thinking that WW is great for you because it engages your enormous brain! You need to be uber thinking when you do something. Tomorrow's weigh in will be fine no matter what happens. You know what works for you and if your trip out of town stops you for one week...not the end of the world. You have many weight loss weeks in your future. I can't wait to see if your perception of chocolate changes after you have been away from it for a while.
How ya doing Debbie? I had left overs for lunch today. My friend insisted I go to lunch with her when she got done at the gym. I went and had a cup of coffee and then came home and ate. Last night we had shrimp scampi on NF noodles with a scoop of cottage cheese right in the middle. Made a good lunch too.
I never made it to the store today...it's just not going to happen. But I am stocking up on veggies when I go, fresh and frozen. Actually I have a hefty list started. Grocery shopping never ends! |
Bronwyn
| posted 18-Feb-2010 4:26pm
Connie you are way too funny......"enormous brain".....believe me I have never been an intellect or been thought of as one by anyone. You have to love the internet where you can become a great thinker to your on line friends Love it! |
Connie
| posted 18-Feb-2010 4:39pm
I'm sitting on my rump relaxing for a few minutes with the tv on and I am getting hammered with junk/fast food commercials. Geez, I just ate and I am actually thinking about munching because of these commercials! I will be strong! |
Debbie M.
| posted 18-Feb-2010 5:26pm
Food commercials create stomach washing instead of brain washing. heh |
Bronwyn
| posted 18-Feb-2010 5:42pm
Weddings are so expensive......groan. I am up to my neck in looking at venues for the reception, places for the family dinner, photographers, places to stay and on and on and on,,,,,,,,,,GROAN!!!! Now owuld not be a time for me to sit down and watch some food ads on T.V.......I am a stress eater so I need to avoid any temptations that way. |
Bronwyn
| posted 18-Feb-2010 5:43pm
I should have been a photographer.........packages starting at 3500$ and up....... |
Connie
| posted 18-Feb-2010 5:55pm
Good grief! Weddings are way too expensive. My last two family weddings were pretty swank affairs. But I am not going to be able to throw a bash like those for my daughter. I tell her often too! |
Connie
| posted 18-Feb-2010 8:42pm
Tonight I really wasn't hungry for a large dinner since I ate lunch so late. Solution...a bowl of cereal. I haven't done that in quite a while. I had some puffed rice with milk and some Truvia. Good stuff. So today I have managed to stay NFNS, even while sitting 5 feet away of an all you can eat buffet. Go me! Tomorrow when I wake up I will recommit myself to NFNS for the day. I'm working tomorrow and will busy all day. Night girls. |
Debbie M.
| posted 18-Feb-2010 9:27pm
Oh My goodness Connie you are amazing.
We had a heart to heart talk with my little buddy tonight. HA, he is half a foot above me now but still my little boy, at 16. This is a tough road but I think and hope we have made the right decision with these meds.
Bronwyn, Its amazing the price of photographers there. Is it just what things cost more there? Not that I know how much it costs here. We have 3 daughters. I'm just freaking out. What will I do? Start saving for weddings now I guess. Maybe I'll do like a friend of ours did and offer them 5,000.00 to elope. HA! Naa I wouldn't want to miss my babe's weddings. |
Hilda
| posted 19-Feb-2010 1:34am
Neither of my daughters had professional photographers at their weddings. We had a few friends who each took a lot of photos with their digital cameras. I would go to a studio for the engagement photo to display framed on a easel at the reception. They could then hang that picture in their new home. Use it for the newspaper announcement, too. |
Bronwyn
| posted 19-Feb-2010 3:29am
Debbie my daughter was sending me links for photographers in Portland. I think I will do my own investigating of photographers. |
Jen
| posted 19-Feb-2010 9:52am
Happy Friday everyone!
Today is day 5 on the NFNS diet. I have lost a couple pounds and feel pretty good. I do have craving like Bear but have been trying to avoid any temptations. That brings up a question...is there any type of alcholic beverage that is allowed on this diet? I know wine is out b/c of the sugar content but wasn't sure about other spirits.
Quote for the day:
"Instead of giving myself reasons why I can't, I give myself reasons why I can." - Unknown
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Debbie M.
| posted 19-Feb-2010 2:05pm
Jen, Dr. Gott's book refers to alcohol 4 times in his book.
Page 7 says, .....limiting alcohol.
Page 73 says, ...moderating alcohol intake.
Page 79 talkes about being extra careful about your diet before and after a binge if potatoes, rice or alcohol are consumed.
And page 88 says, " A word about alcohol:
"One's favorite alcohol may be consumed in moderation with this diet, but beware that all alcohol provides empty calories. Wine, especially red wine, has been in the news lately due to its recently discovered beneficial health effects when consumed in moderation."
Congrats on day 5! |
Debbie M.
| posted 19-Feb-2010 2:10pm
There was some question about what sweets we could have. Since I have the book out I thought I would list what he has for
Sweets and Treats:
No-calorie artificial sweetners (Splenda, Nutrasweet, etc.)
Fruit sweetners
Stevia
Sugar-free icecream (low fat versions)
Sugar free puddings (low fat versions)
Diet sodas |
Jen
| posted 19-Feb-2010 2:12pm
Great information Debbie M. Thank you so much for sharing. I have not been able to get the book yet and have been relying on google to assist me so far :).
I hope everyone has a splendid weekend! |
Debbie M.
| posted 19-Feb-2010 2:16pm
Dr. Gott also writes:
"If the label mentions glucose, sucrose, corn syrup, or added sugar, avoid the product. Natural sugar (fructose)and milk sugar (lactose) are acceptable. Table sugar (cane sugar, which is commonly added to processed foods , is best avoided." |
Bronwyn
| posted 19-Feb-2010 3:17pm
Todays weigh in......down 1/2 lb.....the endorphins are raging quite so wildly as the last weigh ins but, it is something! That is minus 8 in 4 weeks. I need to work harder to keep that happening.
Good eating week-end to you all.....don't let the week-end wreak havoc on your good intentions.....I am trying to stick with that idea myself. |
Bronwyn
| posted 19-Feb-2010 3:17pm
"the endorphins AREN'T......... |
Connie
| posted 19-Feb-2010 7:06pm
Made it home. Everyone sounds good. Geez, I don't even know where my NFNS book is...I've loaned it out so many times. Good job on the 1/2 lb Bronwyn. Your to plan to lose weight is working...it's working! 8 lbs in one month is very good. At that rate you will really be looking thinner very soon. People didn't start to notice my weight loss until I had dropped around 20 lbs. And always they commented on my face being slimmer. But I was loving my butt and thighs getting slimmer. I am a pear to the extreme.
Debbie, thanks for all quotes from the book. They seem so mild! I have become a warrior against F&S and I want them to be called evil and avoided at all costs. I am a woman on a mission!
Congrats on day 5 Jen. Sorry about the cravings. Have you stayed NFNS 100%? It does seem to be a prerequisite to eliminating those pesky cravings. I have been NFNS all day and it feels so good to be back on track.
I just had some pasta, warmed in the microwave, and threw some cottage cheese on it with some Cavenders. Not a veggie in sight! But I had lot's of veggies for lunch so I'm not feeling too guilty. In a bit I will probably have some cereal. Then menu planning. Tomorrow shopping. |
Debbie M.
| posted 19-Feb-2010 7:26pm
Good job Bronwyn, WHoohooo 8 pounds is great! |
Bronwyn
| posted 19-Feb-2010 7:46pm
Thanks Debbie and Connie.....but I have to say it would be more exciting if it wasn't the same 8 lbs. I have lost some trillion times
Jen, try eating fibre when you are craving......beans, fruit and veggies...... you will stop craving bad things and start desiring good things, HONEST!!! |
Debbie M.
| posted 19-Feb-2010 10:38pm
Thats ok Bronwyn, You are going to move forward from here. You go girl! |
Hilda
| posted 20-Feb-2010 1:03am
What is Cavenders? |
Connie
| posted 20-Feb-2010 10:13am
Morning. 148.6 this morning. For the past two days I have been vigilant in my eating, only deliberate eating. I have not snacked unless I was away from home and knew I needed to eat. I carried my cashews with me and was very careful not to overdo. I am thrilled to be in the 140's again. I find myself wondering if I can get below my previous lowest weight. I think I once saw 142.?. Mostly it was the 143's that I reached with great effort. We'll see. I do know I need to post my weight often. It really keeps me accountable. I didn't get to menu plan last night. A friend needed to talk and I listened. So this morning that is what I have to do.
Bronwyn, I'm thinking these 8 lbs are special. From your postings it seems you have mastery of your eating plan. I'm not picking up that you are feeling frustrated and deprived. So these 8 lbs are the right 8 lbs you lost the right way.
Hilda, Cavender's Greek Seasoning is a spice. I really like it but someone once told me it has MSG in it. I don't know, I only use it with cottage cheese and I would probably have to get the magnifying glass out to read the ingredients. A little sprinkle goes a long way.
We need to have "mini physicals" for our insurance rates to be at their lowest. I did that two years ago so it will be interesting to see how the results have changed.
Today I am going to make sure every bite I take is needed and NFNS. I am going to drink extra water. I am going to eat mostly vegetables. And I am not going to snack between meals. Sounds like a plan, huh? |
Connie
| posted 20-Feb-2010 10:15am
Oh, I forgot. Google "Protect Your Heart At Any Age" by Womans Day. Really good article with great tips and information. Short and sweet too. |
Bear
| posted 20-Feb-2010 1:24pm
Hello to everyone and congratulations on your persistence.
This is Day 9 for me.
I'm doing well, eating very clean. Way more fruits and veggies. I notice that I am less hungry now overall, as well as cravings being drastically reduced. Such a blessing. Emerging from the hormone haze, I am much less tired in the afternoons than I would usually be. I feel I have slightly more mental focus.
I feel I have more energy on the treadmill when I go. I go every other day,
but I went today and feel like going tomorrow...(?)
There are multiple chocolate, toffee and ice cream items in the house and I am not magnetized
by them. I'm aware they are there, but I am not all that interested. I hope I'm not speaking too soon.
Have a good weekend! |
Connie
| posted 20-Feb-2010 2:05pm
Made it home from the grocery store. The produce dept was amazing. I bought things for tossed salad; iceburg lettuce, spinach, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, avocado and I'll add a couple of hard boiled eggs to go with it. I also bought zucchini squash, fresh green beans, asparagus and broccoli. I picked up a few meats and i am good to go for a few days. Really, when you buy the basics and skipped the prepackaged stuff it's reasonably priced. |
Connie
| posted 20-Feb-2010 2:06pm
Yea Bear! Keep it up. |
Bronwyn
| posted 20-Feb-2010 3:15pm
Wow Bear and Connie......good job! Yes, persistent it does pay even if the dividends are small and far apart |
Connie
| posted 20-Feb-2010 3:59pm
I made some tuna salad for lunch and ate it on some tiscuits. Tuna, mayo, egg, celery and raisins. Looks like I may be on my own for dinner so I might eat it with some asparagus. I'm feeling very good.
Debbie how are you? How is your son doing on his meds? |
Bear
| posted 20-Feb-2010 5:02pm
Thanks everyone, you are all so nice and supportive. Yea Connie!
But before you start thinking I'm the bomb, I should say I'm including two (small) slips
with dark chocolate in my 9 days. Those aren't allowed, at least not yet... maybe later.
However, I have been off of peanut butter and sugar free stuff the last few days.
One thing that is helpful to me is looking at how many calories are in an entire
jar or bag of something. Peanut butter = 2800 calories! Yikes. |
Connie
| posted 20-Feb-2010 6:36pm
Bear, tsk tsk tsk on the chocolate! |
Bear
| posted 20-Feb-2010 9:09pm
(runs and hides)
Just kidding. I am going to have to go back... way back to an earlier page
where you guys were talking about some weird chocolate thing with coconut oil or
butter, in a mug, or something? very strange, but I must try it. |
Hilda
| posted 20-Feb-2010 10:05pm
I can't believe how happy discovering the steamed vegetables has made me. I went to WalMart today and loaded up. My favorite is Green Giant's Garden Vegetable Medley. You steam it in the bag for 8 minutes. Got some huge oranges for cents apiece. I am going to look for the Cavender's. Does WalMart have it? |
TammyGirl
| posted 21-Feb-2010 8:16am
Connie, no, I haven't read Dr Gott's book. I have seen it at the book store and browsed through it some.
I just got in the mail the book I ordered, "Breaking the Food Seduction". I have been spot reading it because I am so excited to have finally received it. Dr. Barnard, the author, really promotes a vegan lifestyle. He has a chapter just about choosing foods that hold your blood sugar steady and he talks about using the Glycemic Index. He also has a chapter on the appetite-taming hormone Leptin. Actually your doctor can check for leptin...to see how much is in your blood. It's important to remember, to keep your leptin working well, use the Rule of Ten: Simply take your ideal body weight and multiply it by ten. This gives you the number of calories you must eat each day as a minimum. So, if my ideal body weight is 160, I must eat at least 1,600 calories each day.
I'm going to go read all the post since Friday now.
Hope everyone is having a great weekend.
~Tammy
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Connie
| posted 21-Feb-2010 10:08am
Morning ladies. 147.8. Lots to do today, including babysitting. But I don't have to leave the house and that makes me feel good. I'm cooking my fresh green beans this morning so they can simmer awhile.
Bear, your looking for Bronwyns 3 minute chocolate cake. It is good and very chocolaty.
Hilda, yes, I'm loving eating veggies too. Last night I had more tuna salad and the asparagus. They do sell Cavenders at WM, probably everywhere.
TammyG, I love reading educational and inspiring books about health/weight loss. It keeps me motivated. Honestly, I can't imagine eating 1600 calories a day and losing weight. I want my body to burn it's stored fat. Maybe 1600 is the number you should try for when you get to maintenance. Just a thought.
Time for my second cup! |
Debbie M.
| posted 21-Feb-2010 11:11am
A good book is You On A Diet by Michael F. Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D. ITs informative and entertaining.
Great job reducing Connie. I know you can get to 142 or lower. You GO girl! |
TammyGirl
| posted 21-Feb-2010 5:20pm
Connie, if you don't mind me asking ... what did you used to weigh? Also, what was the time frame of your weight loss? You might be right about the 1,600 calories a day and losing weight. I do know that 1 point = about 50 calories. And if I was doing WW right now I would be at about 24 points I think, so that times 50 is only 1,200 and even if you factor in the flexpoints I would only get about 250 calories more per day at most. You'll get to the low 140's.
I did the suggestion on here and didn't buy the expensive bag of grilled eggplant from Trader Joe's. I am currently baking my eggplant in the oven. I brushed with olive oil and salt and pepper. Should be done in about 20 minutes.
We are also having steamed shrimp tonight. It was on sale at the grocery store and we got them to steam.
~Tammy
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Debbie M.
| posted 21-Feb-2010 6:56pm
Tammy,
I hope you enjoy(ed) your eggplant. I know fresh will be terrific and it costs less too. Let us know what you thought.
Deb~ |
Bronwyn
| posted 21-Feb-2010 7:09pm
Connie I knew you would start to move back down the scale......there you go! Those skinny jeans will be loose in no time.
I'll see if I can find the 3 minute cake recipe and re-post it. My family wanted chocolate cake last night.....I made it, I frosted it and then I did NOT have any. Things like that make me so proud |
TammyGirl
| posted 21-Feb-2010 7:26pm
Debbie, it was okay -- I used way too much salt...LOL I salted both sides; next time I will only salt one side.
It's 7:30 here on the east coast and I'm headed up to bed (don't laugh) to relax, maybe watch some Olympics, and read some more of my new book.
By the way, I had an awesome breakfast today, oatmeal with lots of cinnamon (nothing else either, no milk even) with a banana cut-up on top. It was very filling and I plan to have the same thing tomorrow.
~Tammy
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TammyGirl
| posted 21-Feb-2010 7:30pm
Bronwyn, yes, you should be proud. Awesome. Unsure if I could have done that right now. I'm always a big "bowl licker". LOL
And the spoon, and the mixer, and the batter that falls on the counter, etc. (you get the point).
I love raw chocolate chip cookie dough, prefer that versus it baked. :(
~Tammy
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Anonymous
| posted 21-Feb-2010 8:35pm
congrats, you guys are doing so well.
Bronwyn, that is crazy, no way I could bake a cake, congrats!
Tammy, I also prefer raw cookie dough, maybe we can come up with something...
I may have some banana with sugarfree choc. sauce in a bit. I do feel the need
for something. |
Bear
| posted 21-Feb-2010 8:35pm
that was me. |
Bear
| posted 21-Feb-2010 9:52pm
dessert: sugar free rice pudding, 1/3 banana, spoon sugar free choc sauce,
heated in microwave. Good, and filling. The choc sauce seemed too sweet.
As long as I stay away from PB and sugarfree ice cream, I think I'll be okay!
Good night all. |
Connie
| posted 21-Feb-2010 10:15pm
Evening ladies. Well, actually it's later than evening. My babysitting lasted longer and then dinner and then a movie and dishes...time flies when you go from one thing to another. Today I had some Ezek muffins and I noticed I became pretty bloated. I have been enjoying a tighter tummy the last couple of days. And then I found that once my tummy pouched out, I was wanting to nibble. Hmmm. I ate a lot of veggies today but I'm going to limit my Ezek intake even more. Maybe a couple times a week only. Dinner was steak (reduced in price but awesome) 1/2 baked potato and fresh green beans. I am good and full...but not too full. I only ate a chunk of steak instead of the whole thing.
I lost the bulk of my weight in about 6 months. I started out in the 180's.
Bronwyn, I don't know if I could resist cake or cake batter right now! I do know there was a time when I did. I'm getting back there. Good for you...so much control. Control is a good thing.
For me, I would have to look at desserts as a Sunday evening only affair. Every night would add up to A LOT of extra calories. I would stick to a low fat protein if I needed something at night. My moms doctor advised her to have a low fat protein before she goes to bed at night. It is supposed to help with her sleeping too. Makes sense.
Alright ya'll have sweet dreams now, ya hear? |
Debbie M.
| posted 22-Feb-2010 3:26am
Great resistance Bronwyn, Cake batter is no challemge for me. Its the cake and frosting. You are inspirational B and C. Really everyone is doing superduper! |
Bronwyn
| posted 22-Feb-2010 3:59am
How about you Debbie dear,,,,how are you doing? You are cheering us all on but not reporting on yourself. Go Debbie go!!!!! |
Debbie M.
| posted 22-Feb-2010 8:09am
I have not been losing at all. I have been hovering around 200. I'm trying to make good choices for the most part but have fallen off the Lean Cuisine wagon. I asked my husband if he thought I was going to stay 200 pounds for the rest of my life (with a sigh) and he said he hoped not. :o(
My dryer broke but is fixed now so I spent yesterday catching up on the mountain of laundry that accumilated. Its hard to handle anything as I have an infected hang nail on my right hand. Ouch. I have antibiotic ointment on it but its still sore.
My son is home again today. So of course I feel deflated. My daughter is coughing her head off and has a sore throat but wild horses couldnt keep her home today. Its the first basketball game. She wouldn't miss it for the world. My son? I think its a physical manifestation of nerves. I feel helpless. He has what he calls "yucky burps" and diarrhea. What to do with him? What can I do?
Hilda I bought the big bag of oranges too. They are so good. Nobody wants to peal them but as soon as I peal one for me everyone wants some. heh
This lap top navigation makes me crazy. All of a sudden it will jump to something for no apparent reason. |
Connie
| posted 22-Feb-2010 9:20am
Morning all. Weighed in at 148.6 this morning. I blame too much Ezek and more eating in general yesterday. Babysitting and hanging out in the kitchen does that to me. So what I am doing today...babysitting from sun up till sun down! Ugh!
Hang in there Debbie. When it rains it pours. You can get your weight down. You just haven't found the system that works for you. In the meantime, you have learned a lot about healthy eating and that is very important. A positive attitude has to be the first step. Remind yourself what a wonderful person you are and hang on to that feeling. Then make good food choices.
Everyone have a great day! |
Bronwyn
| posted 22-Feb-2010 3:05pm
Debbie it is so hard to hover on the scale at the same weight.....how well I know this! I feel I have this as my new reality at this point as well and will have to fight tooth and nail to keep the&*(^*&^&%&^&*^( scales moving even slightly. If we hover at a weight and don't see things happening then we have to take the situation by the horns and make it move. Debbie don't change your eating for a few days and record your calories......get a clear picture of how many calories you are eating and then you will see what your maintenance calories are. Now either bump up your exercise to burn some of those calories or lower the calories.
Debbie could your son really be sick.....isn't that a possibility? How did things go last week at school with his taking the meds? Did you see any changes?
Connie......do you like to baby sit so much? Why does your friend have you doing so much sitting for her? |
Debbie M.
| posted 22-Feb-2010 3:23pm
Yes, he could be sick but he is sick a lot and its always the same. Usually on a Monday. We have been down this road many times before. I think last week was successful. He took the pill for 4 days. He did more work and had more concentration. I hope it continues. |
Connie
| posted 22-Feb-2010 3:53pm
Debbie, I'm glad to hear your son had some good days. There are old habits to shake, it will take some time. Will he be getting any regular counseling while he adjusts? Positive thoughts!
I do babysit a good bit. My friend does not have anyone else to help her. It is hard for her being here, she can't wait to move back to OR. In the meantime, I am helping as much as I can (sometimes I say no, but rarely) and the little one is crazy about me so I get a lot out of it. Today my friend had to go get her mom. Her mom lives 4 hours away and her moms car engine blew up, so she had to go get her. That would have put little one in the car seat for 8 hours. No fun for anyone in that situation. Little one just went down for a nap. She is so sweet. No crying, just lays down and off to sleep. We have watched the Care Bears movie a million times and this morning when I was digging in my closet I found my daughters Care Bear blanket From when she was little. Now little one will not put it down. I went on line and found a couple yards of Care Bear fabric so I can make her a blanket too. She may not remember me when she moves back to OR, but I can send her with some stuff that she can hang on to.
It is wonderful to sit, but my house looks like a tornado went through it! How did we ever do this everyday? Oh, and I have probably overate today...that little girl has a bottomless pit for a tummy! Good thing she likes veggies. |
Connie
| posted 22-Feb-2010 4:47pm
Ok, that nap only lasted 30 minutes! |
Debbie M.
| posted 22-Feb-2010 6:25pm
That blanket is such a sweet thoughtful idea. She will have it forever. You are such a good friend and I'm sure she will miss you a lot. |
TammyGirl
| posted 22-Feb-2010 6:31pm
Connie, you are such an awesome friend. :)
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TammyGirl
| posted 22-Feb-2010 6:33pm
Debbie, you and I will both get under 200. We are so close. Let's just focus on a small goal -- to get under 200.
I really need to start counting calories, haven't done that in years. But there is a wonderful website to log your calories, it's called fitday.com
Let's all check it out.
~Tammy
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Debbie M.
| posted 22-Feb-2010 7:16pm
ok Tammy, thanks! |
Connie
| posted 22-Feb-2010 7:23pm
The calorie counting is as individual decision as everyday weigh ins! I am so not ever going to count calories...I really can't stand the thought, but I love weighing everyday! Some of you like counting calories, but would rather not weigh in everyday! We are all so unique. I have a nice NFNS dinner ahead of me and then to bed early. I am worn out. |
TammyGirl
| posted 22-Feb-2010 7:38pm
I really haven't been as strict as some of you with the NFNS ... I would get a B+ for A- for the flour part, but I have slipped in some sugar, but very little considering the amount that used to be in my diet. I guess for me I am taking baby steps. But I have noticed this, my appetite has really diminished. And not only that, my preoccupation with food doesn't seem to be as bad anymore either.
On a side note, what are your thoughts about limiting your intake of red meat? I thought about just having red meat once a week.
~Tammy
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Bear
| posted 22-Feb-2010 8:05pm
Tammy, I also feel that I have not done things perfectly, but very well.
We should just remind ourselves that the cravings will continue to be quiet
the more we stay away from flour and sugar.
And Connie, I'm with you on calorie counting. I've never done it or will do it.
However, I'm really strict about never eating unless I am truly hungry and stopping
before I am full. This works great!
Keep your head up Debbie!
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Debbie M.
| posted 22-Feb-2010 8:06pm
Red meat is ok, Just try to make them the leaner cuts. |
TammyGirl
| posted 22-Feb-2010 8:53pm
Debbie, yea I do, I opt for the leaner cuts and also try to get organic when I can. But that gets expensive and hubby isn't willing to go the extra bucks.
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Connie
| posted 22-Feb-2010 9:07pm
I can't remember what the "healthy eating" people are suggesting for red meat. Wasn't it once a week? We eat it twice a week at the most. I always buy the leanest ground beef, but then I always buy rib eyes or something like it and that is more fatty. Although I do try and rim the fat and we always grill it.
I don't know why but it worries me when you all say your doing this plan "mostly." I'm afraid you wont lose and then you'll stop. And I think it is such a healthy plan. NFNS, low fat, reasonable portions. If you are experiencing weight loss and the cravings are down and you feel good about what you are eating, then good for you. Over time you should get where you want to go...but if your not losing and your craving, try and go 100% for awhile.
Night all. |
Hilda
| posted 22-Feb-2010 9:54pm
I have only been eating red meat about once a week or even once every 2 weeks. I have been eating mostly salmon, chicken,cheese and eggs for protein. |
Hilda
| posted 23-Feb-2010 1:01am
Ruby Tuesday had a coupon for a free meal up to $10 in Sunday's paper. I took my granddaughter and had the 7 oz. sirloin, broccoli, and mashed potatoes. |
TammyGirl
| posted 23-Feb-2010 6:47am
Good morning all,
Yes Connie you are so right -- I know I need to be 100% NFNS. In fact, I am determined to do it today. I'll take it one day at a time. I'll even report back tonight and let you know how I did. This morning for breakfast I will be having oatmeal, Silk organic soy milk sugar free, banana, and my organic coffee black. For lunch I am bringing a salad, with shredded cheese and a hard boiled egg. Unsure about dressing, I must just do olive oil and vinegar. I have blueberries too.
~Tammy
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Debbie M.
| posted 23-Feb-2010 7:29am
Even when I was losing I would eat a regular ranch dressing. I can't stand the taste of fat free dressing. They are just gross to me. If I like my dressing then I will have salads more often. I put a little on the side and dip my fork into the dressing before I stab the salad. You still get the flavor but not a lot of calories.
I wish we had a Rubu Tuesday around here.
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Connie
| posted 23-Feb-2010 10:40am
Morning all. It's my bday so I am not weighing. Just spending the day being a total bum...except ironing a little tiny bit. I'm still in bed drinking coffee. My back is killing me from lifting little one all day yesterday so I am trying to get some stretches in here and there. Son is cooking dinner for me tonight, all NFNS. My daughter bought some sugar free candy for our dessert. Today is the one day a year when I don't have to do anything and I am going to take full advantage!
Debbie, I'm like you when it comes to fat free. I can't stand the taste. I'm not even very fond of bottled ranch. Homemade is so much better. Another trick is to sprinkle a little olive oil and a sprinkle of dry ranch on your salad. Then toss. It is different, but I got used to it and like it fine.
Time to fix my second cup |
Bronwyn
| posted 23-Feb-2010 12:46pm
Happy. happy birthday Connie. Enjoy your day and just relax, you so deserve it so ENJOY! I Believe this is the second birthday you have had NFNS.
Debbie, I agree with you on the dressings and I too like to home make them. When you look at the bottles of fat free dressings they have a ton of chemical sounding ingredients in them, way more than the regular ones (which already have enough junk in them).
I am totally on program.....GO US! |
Debbie M.
| posted 23-Feb-2010 12:47pm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Connie!! Enjoy your coffee and relax today. |
TammyGirl
| posted 23-Feb-2010 1:09pm
Debbie, yea, I do the same thing with dressing. And I hate FF dressings too. In fact most bottled dressings I don't care for, I really like olive oil and white balsamic vinegar. The white has an ingredient called grape mist. Unsure what that really is, but it must add a little sweetness.
Connie, (((HAPPY BIRTHDAY))) Enjoy your restful day, you have earned it.
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Bear
| posted 23-Feb-2010 1:15pm
Happy Birthday Connie, good you get to relax.
If I am still counting days I'm day 15+ no flour... and day 5 no sugar.
My slips were tiny but they were slips. I may start to lose track of the day count,
which to me is a sign of losing some of the food obsession.
I am way up on fruits and veggies, and almost zero white rice/white potatoes.
My proteins are lean and I have had no processed foods except some sugar free items.
My energy is up and I am typically going over 4 miles on the treadmill.
Congrats to all, thanks for the support. |
Bronwyn
| posted 23-Feb-2010 1:20pm
Bear 4 miles on the treadmill....WOW!!! |
Debbie M.
| posted 23-Feb-2010 2:52pm
:oP |
Connie
| posted 23-Feb-2010 3:49pm
Thanks for all the great bday wishes. I am still in pj's...will stay this way all day! Son is cooking my dinner and I found out I can postpone the ironing until tomorrow! So I am having a great day. Daughter is home for a doc appt so she will be home later although probably not for dinner. She let with my car and I haven't seen her in hours! Nice and quiet for now. |
Debbie M.
| posted 23-Feb-2010 4:14pm
How nice for you. :o) |
Bronwyn
| posted 23-Feb-2010 4:43pm
Debbie did your son make it to school today? |
TammyGirl
| posted 23-Feb-2010 5:23pm
Are you guys on facebook? I just joined a group called "No Flour, No Sugar Meals and Recipes" and it has Dr. Gott's picture on the page. In fact, there are 45 members (I was #45). Anybody else in this group?
~Tammy (aka my real name is Tamara Presti)
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Debbie M.
| posted 23-Feb-2010 6:18pm
I didnt know about the group.
My son went to school today. He is sitting here in his 3rd hours doing Geometry. That NEVER happens. And he produced an A on a German test. |
Connie
| posted 23-Feb-2010 6:42pm
That is wonderful news Debbie. How great is that?
Tammy, I just joined the NFNS site in Facebook. Not that I get on facebook very often, but I try every now and then.
My family keeps bringing me food! I am going to be so sorry tomorrow, but tonight I am happy! I insisted no presents and I guess they feel that they have to do something. I'm already full and we haven't even had dinner. |
TammyGirl
| posted 23-Feb-2010 6:43pm
I also joined the group on facebook called, "The No Sugar, No White Flour Challenge".
~Tammy (aka Tamara Presti)
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Connie
| posted 23-Feb-2010 7:21pm
I can't join that group because of the white flour. |
