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cportwine
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Posted: 18 January 2009 12:50 am |
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Hiker wrote: Hey BJ, I like #5 on your list, we all should incorporate that one. 
Cport, I'm not sure what you mean about your food list, do you mean the list of things you are not going to eat? If so I personally find it does not work for me, all I do is think about what I can't have and how much I want it but if it works for you then go for it. 
Yea, you are right, I am going to just stick with the second list. Makes more sense to me... 
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Hiker
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Posted: 19 January 2009 08:17 pm |
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So far I am doing pretty good on my challenge to eat well. I am eating a lot more yougurt and when I want a snack I am grabbing a peice of fruit or yogurt instead of those dreaded carbs. My usual habit is to grab a handful of crackers or to make a1/2 sandwich with bread and cheese but I really have to watch my carbs. I know fruits are carbs but they're the good ones.
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cportwine
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Posted: 19 January 2009 08:35 pm |
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I am not doing to bad either, except yesterday. I didn't practice portion control and I was eating when I wasn't hungry. I was doing the eating because it tasted good thing.
So, I still need to work on those things. The water, I need to work on also. I kind of dropped the ball on that one.
Otherwise, I am good for today. Haven't broken one of my rules so far...
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BJD74
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Posted: 20 January 2009 02:39 pm |
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hello ladies!
ok, my last post was saturday, after my awesome workout.....hmm....saturday dinner was good, a bit soggy since i tore the corn tortillas up..but it was delicious anyway. I think Saturday was ok, it was Sunday I let it go.
Sunday was football games, so we watched them and I started out ok. But we had a shift in moods in the house, we had a puppy wander into the back yard, so that threw us in a tizzy of having 4 dogs. Tahoe the male, who we rescued from our neighbor in july is not neutered and he was all about getting this puppy...or hurting this puppy and lately he had been much more aggressive and we had been talking of giving him to the shelter to find another home. It has been building up, he was a sweetheart but needs a single dog home..you guys know the type. Overbearing, bully like, lovable as long as it was all about him. Well, D made an executive choice sunday, he took T and the puppy to the shelter to adopt out. THAT BLEW THE DAY and yesterday too. It wasnt that I ate total junk, we dont have that much...it was that I ate too much. I just kept snacking into the nite, ate dinner and then kept on snacking. I wont even log what I ate, its in my notebook so I KNOW ANYWAY.
Monday i woke up with another period for this month. YAY. That surpised me totally, since I had one around the 3rd. I guess my cycle is still out of whack. Made me a total B.IT>CH yesterday. My head hurt, I was crabby, trying to fight back tears all day....on top of giving away our dog. I havent given away a dog ever before. He has once. We both know it was for the best. Now we have our two sisters, they are not sure what to think.....i know they are sad. #%@&! he paid alllot of attention to BOTH of them...but he also was very aggressive, and our back yard is proof of that!
So, both days were shot to #%@&!. The UPSIDE is that on Sunday I managed a set of YOGA to relax my head...FOR A WHILE...and then yesterday, we took a 2.5 mile walk here around our loop and enjoyed the open air and sunshine. It was about 63 yesterday. That was nice.
I wont say the scales answer to my weekend just yet....i am not ready to confess....argh....
I am very happy you two had a great weekend!!! GO GIRLS!!!
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cportwine
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Posted: 20 January 2009 04:04 pm |
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I know it's sad to have to give up on a dog. But, you just got to think of what's best for them. And for yourselves really. Your family and peace of mind should come first. So, it's done. You got to move on and quite eating your emotions.
Listen to me-lol, I will quit smoking soon, we'll see how well I take that advise.
Anyway, I hope you get it back together, you've came to far to go back now... 
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BJD74
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Posted: 20 January 2009 04:52 pm |
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you are correct, it is for the bigger good. D said that alot, he said it is really hard to be the one to make the decision on what is better for the entire family. He assured me that the facility was impressive and warm and protecting for him until the staff was back on tuesday. He wouldnt have left him if he hadnt approved. I am not upset about it so much now, but sunday i had to hold back tears since I have put so much into his care. Good news just in, D called the shelter to share info about Tahoe, and they have a home for him! He will be leaving the shelter sooner than we thought, a family wants him and now that they know his history they can release him. Oh Lord let them be a good family. Oh that is happy, I am glad to know that much! Wish him well as it should be. We had our time to make him better and get him ready for another home.
My weekend at least kept me going on Water. I drank all of my requirement for water each day, if not eating well. At least I got the water in! I still logged my foods and wrote my feelings, so not all was lost. I just had emotional setbacks.
thanks cport for making me think about all the work i have put in and helping me get back into focus! :) big hug!
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Hiker
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Posted: 20 January 2009 06:45 pm |
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| BJD, as a fellow dog lover ( I have 3) I know how hard that must have been but I bet Tahoe will find his forever home, maybe where he can be the only dog or one that has the time to spend socializing him and he will be a much happier boy. You did the right thing.
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BJD74
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Posted: 21 January 2009 03:05 pm |
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thanks hiker, yeah i am getting over life with Tahoe. it is quieter here and that is nice! i had to admit that, as bad as it may sound.
well ladies, i am just not doing well on the moderation diet. I simply dont have the control yet. I need to revise a list of NO NOs for me, in order to keep myself in check.
We listened to the message from my father. It was pathetic and whiney. It upset D even, and he just laughs most of the time when father calls. Instead of letting it go, D grabbed the cereal and had a whopping bowl. I too grabbed the honey nut cheerios and i had a M size bowl of them...at 9pm. I had told myself I was going to stop eating at 8pm. Well, not last nite. 
So, because I am unable to eat things in moderation or at least at the appropriate times, I must reallign my list to my needs a little better. I am simply not focused again. One freaking call and I lose all control I had because of course I want to fix this, or yell at my dad for being such an arse and not reading the email that i sent, which is what the call was about. (see my diary for full breakdown if you wish, but its not worth it, assure you of that)
1. 3 SMALL MEALS DAILY WITH 1-2 SMALL SNACKS in between, 1500c or less.
2. NO EATING AFTER 8PM.
3. DRINK 64oz of WATER DAILY.
4. NO CEREAL.
5. NO COFFEE OR REGULAR SODA.
6. NO COOKIES OR TREATS unless they are low calorie or sugar free. NO NO NO!
7. WORKOUT 3 DAYS A WEEK 45-60 MINUTES.
8. LOVE MYSELF ENOUGH TO SUCCEED.
 
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cportwine
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Posted: 21 January 2009 06:42 pm |
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He didn't read your email  . Oh, I will have to check out your diary.
Why do life struggles have to get us down all the time. I just got done pigging out cause I am upset about bills. I hate not knowing where I am at. ugh! Wish I knew what hubby's check was going to be so I could plan accordingly. double ugh!
And the stupid smoking thing has about sent me over the roof. All's I want to do is quit not pay a fricking fortune to do it.
So, tired of trying to figure everything out on my own all the time. I swear I am a one women show around this place. So, sick of it....
There BJ! now you don't have feel so bad, we all are stuffing our faces for one reason or another...
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BJD74
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Posted: 21 January 2009 08:06 pm |
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ha ha lol..thanks cindy now i FEEL LOADS BETTER!!! IF we eat WE eat TOGETHER!!! 
i dont know if he ever read the emails honestly, i cant get a received response from my yahoo for some reason...and this email i referred too was this Silly Forward kind that has questions you answer about yourself then forward on to friends etc for them to read then change to their answers and keep it going. HE JUST DIDNT GET IT, HE LEFT ME THIS STUPID MESSAGE ASKING ABOUT WHERE I GOT 4 KIDS??? and more things..but he was all wound up! It was crazy. Maybe i am too harsh on dad, since that is something he may never really have seen, aside from the forwards i always send to him. What got me was he didnt FULLY read it, he skimmed and panicked...and called and left me that silly message that takes me back to helping him all over again...like it was when i was there. I used to help him just navigate turning on the computer sometimes, its like he would forget or tell himself he couldnt do it and he would just shut down completely..so i would help and lose my patience trying to explain...and well, you can imagine. He is only 65, this shouldnt be happeneing..but those kinds of messages send me into the fury of whys and how comes and what the hells????
so you can see the rest in the diary....blagh blagh blagh.....just a bunch of #%@&! basically, never will change, its just not funny to me or entertaining or endearing anymore...its annoying as #%@&! to see him act or behave like a child who cant understand.
Enough, i said enough.....
And you are struggling with bills too? Its so hard not to know what the check will be when it comes. I try to plan, he tells me the hours even.....but with child support, and the regular deductions..its nearly impossible to estimate..the only way i can do it, is to look back at old stubs and match up hours...lol....sad state we are in! Its hard for me since there is no income From me....relying on him completely is where I am now, if he ever kicked me out, i would be back on the parents door step at this point. May that NEVER HAPPEN!
Hugs to you today, sounds like you need them! I havent allowed myself to binge since the scale is down to 184 today. I didnt have breakfast, but I had a nice lunch. I had a breakfast hot pocket (150) with ham cheese and egg, then a slice of pineapple, and 1 carrot cut into chunks dipped in catalina dressing. 340 total, not bad. I will fall low today on the calories. I am not sure about a workout. I just sat down about 30 minutes ago and M is napping...wish I could napp!
Hang in there friends!
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BJD74
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Posted: 21 January 2009 11:40 pm |
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afternoon progress for bjd!
1. 2 miles fat burn and yoga, vacuuming, mopping tile in house!
2. 64 oz water!
3. i compliment myself on how well i pushed thru workout, used the waist band from other video and really got my hear rate up. Felt good to sweat!
4. Late lunch was slice of bread with peanut butter and a pear with water.
Dinner plans, i am making M and me angel hair pasta with meat sauce and fruit (either orange slices or pineapple slices both fresh) and my water or maybe milk. I love milk with my spaghetti. Wierd huh? I was thinking about making some home made garlic toast too, but havent made the committment...AFTER ALL I DIDNT WORK OUT THAT HARD!!! D is having the cabbage ham soup again!!!! He loves it!!!  
Have a great nite everyone!
Last edited on 21 January 2009 11:40 pm by BJD74
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cportwine
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Posted: 22 January 2009 01:19 pm |
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Well, not all was lost. Since, I did pig out for lunch, I didn't eat any snacks in the afternoon. So, in the long run, I probably saved calories from doing that.
So, I guess that is sticking to my rules. Ate when I was hungry and didn't eat when I wasn't.
Now I just got to work on that portions control....
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Hiker
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Posted: 23 January 2009 11:33 am |
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I blew this challenge last night. It is one I know there are going to be tempting things at and I foolishly went when I was hungry. I ate like 3 chicken wings and an uncountable number of truffles . It was not a pretty site and definitely not healthy food I was eating. My mistake was taking the first one. At least I didn't have any wine but still....I definitely didn't follow my rules. I am going to try and get a little extra walking in, not that it will erase my binge but it will be better than nothing and my guys  are always up for a second walk.
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cportwine
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Posted: 23 January 2009 12:13 pm |
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Well Hiker, I blew it yesterday also. So, I really need to get back at it and start following my rules again today.
I don't even know what to say. I didn't practice portion control and was eating again, because it taste good and not because I was hungry.
I really don't understand how some people can stick to strict diets. They must not like food that much or something. Cause I really struggle when there is good stuff around to eat.
Anyway, going to try and look at my list before getting into the refrigerator today. Maybe that will remind me that I need to behave and not pig out .
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Hiker
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Posted: 23 January 2009 12:19 pm |
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| I'm with you on that one Cport. I know that my biggest problem is portion control. I eat becuase I love food and I know I am not hungry, I simply want it. I guess we should condiser ourselves lucky that we live in a country where our biggest food struggle is that we have too much . We just have to practice more self control I guess. Easier said than done.
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BJD74
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Posted: 23 January 2009 02:40 pm |
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cportwine wrote: Well Hiker, I blew it yesterday also. So, I really need to get back at it and start following my rules again today.
I don't even know what to say. I didn't practice portion control and was eating again, because it taste good and not because I was hungry.
I really don't understand how some people can stick to strict diets. They must not like food that much or something. Cause I really struggle when there is good stuff around to eat.
Anyway, going to try and look at my list before getting into the refrigerator today. Maybe that will remind me that I need to behave and not pig out .
ladies ladies....its ok! we all veer off course from time to time. We are all in that same boat paddling upstream against all the tempting treats we love...imagine we are in the chocolate river in Willy Wonka movie and we cant jump in cuz we will get sucked into the big tube that takes you away!!! Dont jump! Just dip a toe or a finger and then SUCK off the chocolate!!! Be strong!
I blew yesterday by not working out. The rest of my do do's i did well! We sold the blazer and my day got chopped up into driving to ABQ twice...so just when i thought id get a mile in...i got the call to go get D. Today, is going shopping for minimal things....and a workout and what else? wood maybe as we are going thru it like a wild fire in the los angeles hills! Its kinda overcast today, maybe get some rain, we need it, our baby trees need it...they say water every three weeks and its been 3 weeks since our last rain or anything moisture oriented.
We got an email from the buyer today, he is IN LOVE with the blazer, his 7 year old son went nuts....THAT MAKES US HAPPY, like Tahoe it will get love and care.
Today is a NEW DAY! Breathe and be happy we all are alive and healthy....and just because we may have some pounds to shed, dont mean we aint healthy! We do good for our bodies EACH DAY! So, get up and get movin today, we have to share the paddling in the boat!!! We can do it ladies!!!  
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cportwine
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Posted: 23 January 2009 05:49 pm |
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lol, if I am going to be in a chocolate river, then I am taking a really big straw with me.
And forget those paddles, cause I won't leave the river until the chocolate is gone.
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BJD74
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Posted: 23 January 2009 08:19 pm |
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amen sista and lord help us if its a dark chocolate river!!! lol.... we can take some yummy things and dip it in the river as we drift along happily!
on to reality! i just got back from the store, i observed the whole low fat things, compared calories and i ended up getting some low sugar instant oatmeal, low fat snack bars the granola with choco.chip, peanut butter and then um, cookie n cream? they are lower calorie/bar than some of the south beach stuff! wow. So, i also got lean pockets, a breakfast ham n cheese then a whole grain ham n cheese....they were all on sale too! i went 7 bucks over the budgetted 50. But i had some cash on me so it worked out! I got oranges, milk, low fat cream cheese to try and reg for D n M, ham, eggs and some other stuff. I did better than i thought. So i feel better cuz i have a grip on what is in the house, i discovered a no sugar frozen punpkin pie in the freezer so that is a bonus, though D wont go within 10 feet of it with a 20 foot pole!! HE HATES LOW FAT ANYTHING! lol...ok, gotta jam for now, just wanted to update that my new shopping efforts paid off and are helping me to eat better! :) I just hope it all tastes decent!
So far today I have complimented myself about my jogging consistency at the river with M. It wasnt too hard to do, even though I am not much on distance or stamina for jogging. I also had my 64 oz of water already, but i havent had a complete meal. I had a banana before my vitamins, with a 32 oz glass of water. Then, we went to store, I had a mini can of V8. Came home, made M lunch, had half of her banana and another 32 oz glass of water with my vitamins. Hunger isnt with me today for some reason....hmm...very interesting. But i will eat, I know I need too. Have to stop thinking about food to clear my head to begin to think about dinner tonite! :)
Thats all now! Bye! Good weekend to all! Cindy enjoy the movies and Pizza Hut! We are all waiting on report of the new healthy pizzas they have! Last edited on 23 January 2009 08:46 pm by BJD74
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cportwine
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Posted: 23 January 2009 10:47 pm |
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BJD74 wrote: amen sista and lord help us if its a dark chocolate river!!! lol.... we can take some yummy things and dip it in the river as we drift along happily!
on to reality! i just got back from the store, i observed the whole low fat things, compared calories and i ended up getting some low sugar instant oatmeal, low fat snack bars the granola with choco.chip, peanut butter and then um, cookie n cream? they are lower calorie/bar than some of the south beach stuff! wow. So, i also got lean pockets, a breakfast ham n cheese then a whole grain ham n cheese....they were all on sale too! i went 7 bucks over the budgetted 50. But i had some cash on me so it worked out! I got oranges, milk, low fat cream cheese to try and reg for D n M, ham, eggs and some other stuff. I did better than i thought. So i feel better cuz i have a grip on what is in the house, i discovered a no sugar frozen punpkin pie in the freezer so that is a bonus, though D wont go within 10 feet of it with a 20 foot pole!! HE HATES LOW FAT ANYTHING! lol...ok, gotta jam for now, just wanted to update that my new shopping efforts paid off and are helping me to eat better! :) I just hope it all tastes decent!
So far today I have complimented myself about my jogging consistency at the river with M. It wasnt too hard to do, even though I am not much on distance or stamina for jogging. I also had my 64 oz of water already, but i havent had a complete meal. I had a banana before my vitamins, with a 32 oz glass of water. Then, we went to store, I had a mini can of V8. Came home, made M lunch, had half of her banana and another 32 oz glass of water with my vitamins. Hunger isnt with me today for some reason....hmm...very interesting. But i will eat, I know I need too. Have to stop thinking about food to clear my head to begin to think about dinner tonite! :)
Thats all now! Bye! Good weekend to all! Cindy enjoy the movies and Pizza Hut! We are all waiting on report of the new healthy pizzas they have!
Well, I doubt we will do the movie out. We will probably stay here, thanks to my butt problem, lol.
You said your hubby wouldn't go near the pie. Don't be to sure about that. My husband hates low fat anything also. But, him and the kids ate every last bit of that light ice cream that I got awhile back.
Maybe you could make your hubby something special for supper tonight and have a nice evening too.
Anyway, talk to everyone tomorrow....bye
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BJD74
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Posted: 24 January 2009 02:24 pm |
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everyday around 4, i send a text message as if i am the diner and we have our specials, i give him about 3-5 choices, depending on what i am willing to make! So, last nite, he chose eggs, bisquit and sausage. We ate at the table, M ate all her food and still wanted ice cream. She loves fat free sherbet with my lite choco syrup on it. I kinda went over on calories, I THINK....but i didnt eat all my dinner, i felt the sausage was salty, and well, after the first egg i didnt really want anymore, so i ate my banana and some pear. For snack, I had a bag of my pretzels, a slice of bread with peanut butter (again! its becoming a nite time snack for me!!!! help!!!!) and then like half of one of D's toaster streudels...without the frosting. I think I hit like 1700-1800 calories....argh...but its friday.
I am kinda nervous to weigh in, because i know i had salty last nite....but we will see. I am hopeful still! The weekends are the TOUGH part for me!!! I did make sure last nite to keep drinking water, by the end of the nite, or this am, i had had like 5-6 32 oz bottles...so i maybe flushed all the salty out!
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Hiker
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Posted: 26 January 2009 02:07 pm |
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Hey, can I join you guys on the chocolate river? I'll bring some dried apricots and some big pretzels to dip in as we float away .
As to the light ice cream, I don't know what brand you guys buy but I get Edy's slow churned, only 120 calories in 1/2 a cup....which I never eat only a 1/2 cup. I am an ice- creamaholic and I swear it is as good as the real thing. The only problem for me is they only sell it in quart containers and having that stuff around can be a real challenge for me. I can eat 1/2 a quart in an evening. Right now I have fudge tracks and s'mores in the freezer...danger, danger. 
I've actually been doing okay on eating healthy, just eating a little too much so I need to watch my portions.
BJD, when buying dairy I don't know if you are buying fat free or low fat. I personally find the low fat anything so much better than the no fat. It's just a matter of taste but I see you are trying new things so I thought I would mention it. Of course the low fat has more calories and of course fat so like everything else it's a trade off and just kind of a personal choice I would say. Good luck on your new foods, you will, find what works best for you and your family I'm sure.
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cportwine
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Posted: 26 January 2009 02:24 pm |
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I would do the low fat unless you have some sort of health issue. All my dairy is either low or fat free depending on what it is. But, that is because of my cholesterol issues. Before I had problems with it, I could pretty much eat whatever and still be a decent weight. I just had to watch my portions.
I have found in the past it's easier to take off weight by doing low fat and not really worry about calories, then I have the other way around.
Of course the most ideal diet would be to lower both fat intake and calories. But, I find the lower fat one is the easiest to follow.
Now, if I could just take my own advise and behave on my eating, then I could get these few extra pounds off.
Like my rule of not eating when I am not hungry. I am already guilty of that today. I had two pieces of toast this morning. Was I hungry? Nope! Did I eat them anyway? Yep! So, I have some work to do. Not following my rule and putting on the pounds because of it.
Oh Hiker.... I get mine from the schwan man, it's called vanilla carmel brownie light, and it's 140calories per 1/2 cup. I like it and I try to only have it as a treat.
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BJD74
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Posted: 27 January 2009 05:09 pm |
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well i am back into the normal week and i am happy to report that the weekend wasnt too painful for me food wise! I lost all weekend! I did do some of my no no list though:
half styrofoam cup of chocolate raspberry coffee at the bank, with sugar and creamer.
11 doritos last nite with daddy watching tv.
i didnt eat 3 meals on Sunday or Monday, but we were running around, and I was not very hungry, so I just drank LOTS OF WATER.
I did get exercise, moving a piano, a bedroom all around, making the spare room more like a bedroom since we are expecting to have lots of visitors over the spring break holiday and then the summer. I needed to make it livable and not a spare with stuff crammed into it. You know? :)
i had a half of a chocolate chip cookie last nite too.
other than those little setbacks, I took them in stride, I logged them all in my diary and moved on. I didnt spend time beating myself up, which is something new........ :)
On to a new week and new achievements!!! Have a great week everyone!!!!!
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cportwine
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Posted: 27 January 2009 05:28 pm |
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Your doing so great Bj! Congrats!
Wish I could say the same. My weight is pretty high for me right now and I am kind of depressed about it.
So whatever, it will go back down.
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BJD74
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Posted: 27 January 2009 05:34 pm |
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cportwine wrote: Your doing so great Bj! Congrats!
Wish I could say the same. My weight is pretty high for me right now and I am kind of depressed about it.
So whatever, it will go back down.
Thanks Cindy! You will get it back, You work so hard with the exercise routines and you know what you need to do, so just do it sista! You can do it! I have been watching and reading about all of your guy's successes, so just get back on the horse and geterdun.....so you can start feeling good again! Today is a new day, make a fresh start and take your time. If I can do it, ANYONE esp YOU can do it!!!!
Hugs! BJ
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Hiker
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Posted: 27 January 2009 06:10 pm |
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cportwine wrote: Your doing so great Bj! Congrats!
Wish I could say the same. My weight is pretty high for me right now and I am kind of depressed about it.
So whatever, it will go back down.
Cport, it is so hard when you are at a good weight to maintain that weight. I swear it is easier to loose than maintain. Just keep plugging and don't get down on yourself, that is the worst thing you can do. You got where you want to be because you were strong enough to do what needed to be done. To me that means you are stong enough to stay there. It gets harder when you don't have the motivation of seeing success at the scale or people congratulating you on how great you've done....now there just used to seeing the skinny Cindy. But you know what hard work you put into it and you know how hard you work at it every day so be proud of what you've done and don't beat yourself up if you slip a little, just hop back on and go girl.
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BJD74
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Posted: 29 January 2009 03:12 pm |
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 Hiker wrote: cportwine wrote: Your doing so great Bj! Congrats!
Wish I could say the same. My weight is pretty high for me right now and I am kind of depressed about it.
So whatever, it will go back down.
Cport, it is so hard when you are at a good weight to maintain that weight. I swear it is easier to loose than maintain. Just keep plugging and don't get down on yourself, that is the worst thing you can do. You got where you want to be because you were strong enough to do what needed to be done. To me that means you are stong enough to stay there. It gets harder when you don't have the motivation of seeing success at the scale or people congratulating you on how great you've done....now there just used to seeing the skinny Cindy. But you know what hard work you put into it and you know how hard you work at it every day so be proud of what you've done and don't beat yourself up if you slip a little, just hop back on and go girl.
I agree with Hiker, though I cant say I have ever been at a goal wt before...but I am able to appreciate the CHALLENGE to just stay put at my accomplished wt of 179!!! I am terrified to eat at moments, esp when i am upset...which happens alot! I was thinking last nite about your reading that new book, and wondering if it is shaking up your mind, throwing too many new ideas at once to your head and kinda sending you into a spinout? I went thru it when i got into the GI Index diet a few months ago. I ordered 4 books from Amazon and read them all and went gung ho...and gained 6 pds! It was too much for my head, trying to hard to change too many things too fast...instead of trying the easiest thing, which is obviously counting calories and watching what you eat. In this loss i had recently, I made choices that were not stellar, but also in that same day i conceded those high numbers and did not allow myself to unravel, instead i cut out the rest of the foods for the day so that i stayed under the calorie count....granted, some nites, dinner was pretty ugly and not yummy but that is the price i made myself pay for munching on 10 cookies....and somehow it got me over the humps and bumps and now i am losing. I dont know if this will help at all, just some thoughts...and support in the way i can, by sharing! :) Hugs and warm wishes for a successful day Cindy!!!
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Hiker
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Posted: 29 January 2009 03:27 pm |
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BJD, you are so right, there are millions of things we can do but really it's all about calories. I really try to watch caloires and then maybe tweak it w/ a little higher protien or a little more dairy, whatever but first it's the calories we need to watch. Maybe Cport, you are trying to hard? You have been very successful so I would say just look back and see what you were doing when it was going well and try that stuff again?
Don't you wish this were easier? I know I sure do, but all we can do is try our best and know sometimes we fall but we'll get back up.
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cportwine
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Posted: 29 January 2009 10:37 pm |
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Ok, I am done with this challenge. I threw the list in the trash can.
You've probably read my other post. But, in case you haven't, I am giving up the smoking habit and won't be here for awhile. I need to stay busy to keep my mind off of it.
So, see you all when I come back...bye
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BJD74
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Posted: 29 January 2009 11:19 pm |
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BEST OF LUCK CINDY AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!!!! IF YOU EVER NEED TO CHAT ABOUT THE SMOKING CHALLENGE OR ANYTHING COME BACK TO SEE US!!!!   i will miss you!;-p
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BJD74
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Posted: 5 February 2009 09:13 pm |
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havent been here in a few days, so i thought i would check in and make myself accountable for my absense! 
made it thru the weekend with superbowl and this week started tuesday with me having the pms...i hate that, but i do believe i change a few days b4 with the emotional side, wanting to cry over spilled milk..literally and things like that...sunday and monday i was a wierdo and woke up tuesday with a period. Today, barely spotting, go figure, gotta love my hormones!!!!
so yesterday i wanted salty and i am really challenged when D eats, esp lately he has been eating alot more at nite, after dinner and like last nite, i watched him eat two slices of buttered toast and i think i may have drooled on his arm. I am watching the after 8 but its hard as #%@&!. He gave me two small bites that i happily and lusciously dipped into my hot tea that i made for myself instead of eating. I think I did so bad yesterday due to salty things, sweet cravings and overall munch times. Calories wise, I was under 1500 but it felt huge due to choices, a finger wide slice of pumpkin pie, a bag of my pretzels, 3 ritz crackers....then the toast bites and tea!! all after my sad excuse for a dinner. Tried to make some steak on the foreman grill....D loved it, but i made mushrooms sauted in butter with garlic and salt and i went over the top on the seasoning and barely touched my dinner....I gave half of it to the pupps. I guess I feel guilty since I am so aware now? today, i made M mac and cheese and swore i wouldnt eat any of it, but it looked soo yummy and creamy and orange..and i dove right in with the serving spoon, right out of the pan! burned my mouth and everything!! I tell myself i only ate like 1/2 cup, but really i dont know?! then i had a lean hot pocket, half an orange and sliver of avocado!.....man alive....
So to make up for that little splurge in an otherwise good day, i did the bowflex lower body workout, 35 minutes. I hadnt done this workout before, its the 2nd day to the upper body workout...only yesterday i did jogging in place with hand weights and did upper body exercises for 20 minutes....so today is really the 2nd day. I screwed up the schedule for this week, but i figure it is ok since at least i am doing the workouts!!! I really just want to be a bumm.....
so for certain...i am drinking my daily water counts, plus some. I am resisting cookies, cakes, sweets except for my 100 calorie snacks. Resisted Mountain Dew for two days in a row and finally the desire passed. D even offered to let me have two swigs of one and then give the rest to him and i said thanks but i cant do it! I am eating small meals, but sometimes more than 3!...and for veggies, i am failing......i have carrots, mushrooms, peppers, lettuce but i am just not feeling it you know? does that ever happen to anyone else? As for compliments, I am trying though i havent totally said them outloud to myself...gotta work on that one.
things i really want, cereal, bread, starchy things......gotta be aware and stay away. We talked about pizza tomorow nite, i am going to have a vegetarian small for myself...it has about 250 calories a slice, and if i eat two slices total...that will be about 500 for the meal...as long as i am very good all day that will be ok. I am not so worried about salt there since its all veggies and no meat. I hope it wont screw up my saturday a.m. weigh in.....i am holding at 177 for two days now.....dropping slowly. :)
how is the rest of the team doing? its been quiet in this thread....are we all done here? am i alone????
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cportwine
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Posted: 10 February 2009 01:34 pm |
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Ok, I definitely need to start this challenge again. I have ate so bad this weekend. So, need to get back to my good foods.
This time I am going to make a list of foods that I need to be eating instead of the other way around.
fish
turkey
veggies of any kind
fruits
diet and low fat cheeses and ice creams
beans
Ok, that is the staples. I will start with these and see how it goes...
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BJD74
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Posted: 10 February 2009 05:20 pm |
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You can do it Cindy! I am really happy to see you back! It is so hard to watch every meal! I had a calzone on Friday that hurt me till Sunday! I just love those things, but darn it they only hurt me!!! :(
I am eating really well otherwise, I discovered the greatest frozen dinners for when I just dont want to cook. Its the Healthy Choice dinners, and they are all less than 250 calories for the whole meal. I have salisbury steak, garlic potatoes and peas...and then a chinese sesame chicken with rice and a manicotti...they were on sale at walmart for 2 for 3bucks, so i grabbed a bunch. I love them! I can add a fruit or veggie and still do a great meal! I know it doesnt teach me how to prepare it myself...but that is not my problem....its when i dont want to cook and when D wants something easy that I use them. I dont even use them for lunch! just dinner. I also got some grapes that i am enjoying very much, wishin i had more....I am drinking my water all day! which is easier some days than others! I think I am struggling mostly with eating my daily intake of veggies! Fruit no problem, but the veggies, i just cant seem to get in more than 2-3 a day! I should be doing about 5-6 but well, it just doesnt happen. I mean, how do you count 3 slices of a roma tomato, is that a serving? or 3-4 slices of cucumber or bell pepper? i munch alot on them, but i dont think i am getting enough..gotta work on that!
working out has been good, worked on the house for our horses this weekend, so that was definately an active use the body job! not to mention staying strong in the wind with aluminum panels to carry and place! argh..it was challenging, but i am proud of my effort and D was very pleased to see me participate and get dirty. I enjoyed it, but I must have to be in the mood to do it, esp to be so cold also!!!
I am back down to 177 today, which is where I am happy to be. I would like to get to 170 by the end of the NYNY challenge, but we will see. I have already done so well! I am tickled to say, my 14M levis were falling off my arse yesterday, I went running to open the gate for him to drive out of the field and my pants just wiggled right down! Needless to say D enjoyed that View!!! LOL...
I did make cookies sunday, when he was out laying the posts and such, but i didnt go nuts. I had a few bites of the dough without the chips...i know, but it was yummy for a second....I had one cookie last nite before bed for dessert. I need to find some sort of low fat cookie that actually tastes good and isnt too salty...the pretzels i love terribly but the salt makes me hold in the water...so i am actually not eating them at nite anymore, only in the daytime. So, that will be my goal to find something that I enjoy that is sweet and not frozen or cold.....
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Peter
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Posted: 10 February 2009 06:01 pm |
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Hello!
I'd like to join this challenge for my trip. Since I see there's a little flexibility, I'd like to report everything I eat that isn't ideal (for someone eating healthy and losing weight) on my trip this week... Thursday through next Tuesday.
I'm been active in the New Year Challenge, and sticking to these goals:
I'm going to abstain from the following, and post about it if I fail or change my mind:
a. Alcohol, with the option to have one drink when I'm with other people and/or at a public place.
b. Desserts, with the option to have one serving when I'm with other people and/or at a public place.
b. Soda pop, with the option to have some when I'm at a public place.
c. Candy
So far this year I've had no alcohol, no candy, and only soda pop and a frozen yogurt/berry dessert on two trips to Costco... all within my plan.
I know I will wander some on my trip, eating away from home and with other people, but posting here will help me I'm sure!
Oh, and this may make you laugh:
http://www.caloriesperhour.com/forums/view_topic.php?id=7897&forum_id=46&jump_to=118934#p118934
I'm even saving on my trash bill!
Peter
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Butterfly_Hourglass
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Posted: 11 February 2009 05:06 am |
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Woah, sorry guys for the long absence. :O I didn't realize this became quite so...not popular, but used.
Sorry to say that it seems like I let myself slip past anything I ever have. I'm up to 154-ish? That's 10-ish pounds up from my norm.
I think I grew? I'm not sure. Maybe part of it is water, but I did gain.
I want to restrain myself from eating
1. Chocolate: form, shape, anything. I hate that I ate so much all the time
2. Cheese: I have no clue why I have a new obsession over it. o.o;;;
3. Chips. Really any snack that is not fruit of veggies.
That's all for now. -.-;;;
I WANT to do better this time. I'm setting this goal for a month.
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BJD74
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Posted: 11 February 2009 03:33 pm |
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Peter wrote: Hello!
I'd like to join this challenge for my trip. Since I see there's a little flexibility, I'd like to report everything I eat that isn't ideal (for someone eating healthy and losing weight) on my trip this week... Thursday through next Tuesday.
I'm been active in the New Year Challenge, and sticking to these goals:
I'm going to abstain from the following, and post about it if I fail or change my mind:
a. Alcohol, with the option to have one drink when I'm with other people and/or at a public place.
b. Desserts, with the option to have one serving when I'm with other people and/or at a public place.
b. Soda pop, with the option to have some when I'm at a public place.
c. Candy
So far this year I've had no alcohol, no candy, and only soda pop and a frozen yogurt/berry dessert on two trips to Costco... all within my plan.
I know I will wander some on my trip, eating away from home and with other people, but posting here will help me I'm sure!
Oh, and this may make you laugh:
http://www.caloriesperhour.com/forums/view_topic.php?id=7897&forum_id=46&jump_to=118934#p118934
I'm even saving on my trash bill!
Peter
Hello and welcome Peter! I am happy you joined us for your trip, and maybe you will enjoy keeping yourself accountable with us when you return! Be Safe and Have Fun! BTW did you watch the Westminster Kennel Show? I just adored the winner! A Sussex Spaniel? the 10 year QT-Pie......I defiinately feel he deserved to win, he just was the classiest one out there...but of course, i am always partial to the BLACK LABRADOR! I keep hoping they will introduce the Labradoodle as a new breed, but that hasnt happened yet!
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BJD74
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Posted: 11 February 2009 03:35 pm |
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Butterfly_Hourglass wrote: Woah, sorry guys for the long absence. :O I didn't realize this became quite so...not popular, but used.
Sorry to say that it seems like I let myself slip past anything I ever have. I'm up to 154-ish? That's 10-ish pounds up from my norm.
I think I grew? I'm not sure. Maybe part of it is water, but I did gain.
I want to restrain myself from eating
1. Chocolate: form, shape, anything. I hate that I ate so much all the time
2. Cheese: I have no clue why I have a new obsession over it. o.o;;;
3. Chips. Really any snack that is not fruit of veggies.
That's all for now. -.-;;;
I WANT to do better this time. I'm setting this goal for a month.
Butterfly we love this thread....at least i know i count on it to stay in check to myself and esp to all of my friends here with me.....I hope it stays for a while, even if we do achieve our goals....its good to connect and be accountable, esp for me since I am not surrounded by alot of people in my world at this time. You can get back to where you were, just take it one day at a time.
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BJD74
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Posted: 11 February 2009 03:51 pm |
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as for me, yesterday i had mac and cheese again, darn it. i made it for mj for lunch and i did not use milk, just some light butter, some of the water from boiling and the cheese so i left the calories of the milk out...BUT STILL!!!!! I couldnt resist the temptation of the yummy warm cheesy noodles. I just adore them. I didnt make a dish, I simply ate it right out of the pot. I shouldnt do that, because i dont know how much i ate...but I can guess which is still not any better. This is becoming my weakness.
I am also aware of HOW HARD It can be for me to resist going back for seconds. I made homemade chicken enchiladas last nite and though i was full i wanted to go back to have more simply since it tasted SOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOOOD!!!!!! I am proud of myself for NOT going back, and putting it all away but it wasnt easy. Sometimes, I simply just want to pig out on food due to the yumminess of it! I could have easily eaten that entire pot of mac n cheese yesterday......and back in the day, oh say 3-4 years ago...I WOULD HAVE HAD THAT FOR A MEAL WITH A BIG GLASS OF MILK.
I guess I have grown.
I am doing well with all the other stuff, trying to eat more veggies....I tried the olive oil mayonaise...and ewhttp://www...i dont like it at all. It totally changes the taste, and I would surely take the real mayo anyday and in moderation. there are simply SOME things you dont make adjustments too.......you simply eat just enough to enjoy the flavor.
I have also been eating avocado, and i am nervous due to the high number of calories. In 1/8 of a medium avocado there are 171 calories.....that is daunting....how can i get over that and know that i am eating a good fat and a good fruit? Any words? thoughts?
I had 2 starburst candies last nite before bed. I laid down on the carpet in front of the fire, i cant seem to shake this chill in my bones since we were outside working in the wind on monday....and i fell asleep!!! D woke me and I got up and dove into the jar and took two.....i had this insatiable need to eat something sweet immed. upon waking up...and then i promptly wanted more!!! But i didnt have more, I just enjoyed the two i had.
Stayin away from coffee, soda, cereal..though yest i was tempted to have a bowl of cereal..i refrained knowing what it would do!....
I havent eaten anymore of the cookies i baked on sunday, but the guys at D's work just lap them up like puppies around a milk dish! I was trying to think how I could incorporate making some money out of this popular food item....but #%@&!, none of them have any money and what would their wives say if they knew they were going to work and buying some OTHER womans homemade cookies and not eating theirs at home??? ha ha ha LOL...the things I think about!!!
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Hiker
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Posted: 11 February 2009 05:29 pm |
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| Just thought I'd check in, I haven't been on this site for awhile. I have been eating pretty healthy but I am trying to level my weight off so I tried adding some carbs, mostly in the form of whole wheat bread but that's not working for me, it sends me into eating binges. I just need to find that right balance, haven't found it yet but I'm working on it. I'm still trying to stick to watching calories and letting the rest take care of itself, we'll see.
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Peter
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Posted: 11 February 2009 05:30 pm |
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BJD74 wrote: Hello and welcome Peter! I am happy you joined us for your trip, and maybe you will enjoy keeping yourself accountable with us when you return! Be Safe and Have Fun! BTW did you watch the Westminster Kennel Show? I just adored the winner! A Sussex Spaniel? the 10 year QT-Pie......I defiinately feel he deserved to win, he just was the classiest one out there...but of course, i am always partial to the BLACK LABRADOR! I keep hoping they will introduce the Labradoodle as a new breed, but that hasnt happened yet!
If this challenge keeps going it may suit me well. I say that because I don't want to start a diary about my daily dealings with food -- which no one would read -- and I don't think the current weight loss challenge is the place to post them.
Ironically my dog club meeting was moved from last night to Thursday because of the dog show, when I won't be able to attend because of my trip. I didn't watch the show.
My close friends are going to get a Labradoddle. I call it a Snickerdoodle! When I was creating the food lists for this website and someone asked me to add a Snickerdoodle, I'd never heard of one and at first thought they were joking.
Now all summer long when I go to our local farmer's market on weekends I love to get one from the baker that has a booth there!
Off on my trip in the morning.
Peter
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cportwine
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Posted: 11 February 2009 06:17 pm |
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Ok, reporting in. I didn't do so well yesterday. I strayed from eating well. I had some tortilla chips and then pop corn at my sons game. So, those were not so good. But, I think calorie wise I was ok yesterday.
Today, I have been much better had some fish and veggies for lunch, nuts for snack. So that was good. I still can't give up my gum and suckers. So, I need to allow for them in my calories. would rather do something else with those calories. But, I will survive for now.
Good Luck on your trip, Peter.
Glad to be back BJ! Looking forward to getting back on track with you and hiker.... I miss you guys...
Oh yea, I wanted to add one thing to my challenge. I don't want to eat fast food for a month or two. I need to get that out of my system. We ate so many times at mc donnels. I seriously wonder if I would get sick from it. lol, good thing I have a stomach made of steel.
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Hiker
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Posted: 11 February 2009 10:21 pm |
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Cport, you are really challenging yourself, no smoking and no fast food. I bet you can do it too.
I really didn't make a conscious choice not to eat fast food but now that I think about it I haven't had any in at least 3 or 4 months, guess I really didn't miss it that much. Oh wait, do you count things like D'angelos fast food? If so I go there every week.
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Butterfly_Hourglass
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Posted: 12 February 2009 02:56 am |
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I'm happy all of you are using this!
:D I hope I can get back on track, but I've been eating around 2000 calories, which I need to be eating less than that to lose. -.-
Today was okay, I had a handful of crackers, but that was it. No chocolate or cheese!
I want to set another goal of not eating more than 600 calories in one hour. I tend to pig out.
Kepo it up!
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cportwine
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Posted: 12 February 2009 12:11 pm |
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Normally, I don't eat allot of fast food either, Hiker. So, I don't think that will be a problem.
When we were at the hospital, it was pretty much that or starve. So, you know how that goes, lol.
Well, I can say I was much better yesterday. Now I need to get my portion sizes under control. I had salmon last night and it was so good, that I ate both fillets. I really didn't need to eat them both. So going to try and contain myself today and watch my portion sizes and shut it down when I am full.
I think since I have been over eating so much lately that it's hard for me to get back to what I was eating. So, I really need to work on that. I am back to exercising, so I hope that helps some.
Ok, that's it for me...report in later...
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BJD74
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Posted: 12 February 2009 05:01 pm |
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yesterday didnt go well for me, but somehow my wt isnt up! i had mac and cheese again, out of the pot while making M lunch and i munched thru the day! Argh! I guess working on taking care of horsies is burning more calories than i thought! I am at 175 today! I double checked to ensure the scale wasnt goofy and it came up the same again!!! yay for me! crazy tho!
i had two chips ahoy chocolate chip cookies also.....bad me.....
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cportwine
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Posted: 12 February 2009 07:25 pm |
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Ok, still doing good today. I had some more salmon for lunch. So, If I can behave tonight, I should be alright....
I found out today that I have allot of hidden calories that I have not been counting. This could be the reason for no big losses in the last month or two.
I relized today after looking at my vitamins. I am probably taking in 100calories or more with those. Frick! I didn't know they had that many calories. Gesh! So, I need to go through what I take and see what the exact number is per day. Also, after doing the daily plate found out the my suckers are adding up fast in a day. The gum is not so bad. So, trying to cut back, when I don't need them.
Ok, so that is the plan for now..... keep eating well, exercise and cut back on unnecessary calories.
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Peter
Founder, caloriesperhour.com
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Posted: 14 February 2009 12:13 am |
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Peter wrote: I'm going to abstain from the following, and post about it if I fail or change my mind:
a. Alcohol, with the option to have one drink when I'm with other people and/or at a public place.
b. Desserts, with the option to have one serving when I'm with other people and/or at a public place.
b. Soda pop, with the option to have some when I'm at a public place.
c. Candy
Oops! This was a great plan for when I'm at home, but I hadn't thought out the consequences of it for when I'm on a trip! The desserts, for example... at home I am rarely with others or out in public. In the the first six weeks of the year I only had a fat-free yogurt and berries sundae at Costco, twice.
Now in the first two days of my trip I have already had four "desserts," and I'm strictly following my guidelines!
Actually, I'm doing very well and I think my guidelines will be fine for the remainder. It was a lot of coincidence.
Yesterday I had some pineapple for breakfast, then on a 90 minute layover in Seattle I only had an apple I'd brought. Despite the fact the I was surprised to find the newly remodeled airport was like a small city of stores and restaurants... all smelling so enticing! Then on the plane I only had some raw cashews and raisins I'd brought.
The first dessert was at the first airport... like my Costco treat it's something I always look forward to: A small, chocolate Wendy's frozen dairy thing. Kinda like a shake.
On my trip I'd planned to take my family to a really cool hamburger place, and they wanted to do that the day I arrived. So I ended up have my planned dinner there of a cheeseburger, chocolate shake, and I split an order of onion rings. Probably more grease than I'd eaten all year, but it was good food and in my plan.
Today we went to a Starbucks, and I had a small hot chocolate, which I'm calling my third dessert. Then we went to Costco so i got my regular berry sundae.
I may not have any more desserts the whole trip, or I may. But my guidelines worked great for me because when I did what I did I didn't feel like I was being bad or bingeing, which always leads me to quiting my diet and much worse.
The family has ice cream planned for dessert tonight, but I won't have any problem skipping that. We're watching a movie and I'll have popcorn.
All of the above isn't going to help me get a gold medal in the New Year's Challenge, but even if I gain a couple pounds on the trip I'm so excited to be doing well. And I'll be right back to losing weight when I get home.
Well, I'm off to the gym right now... that's good! My daughter wants to go so I'm tagging alone.
Thanks for being there for me. I'm reading all your posts, too!
Peter
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cportwine
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Posted: 14 February 2009 02:49 pm |
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Sounds like you are staying on track, Peter. Keep it up and you will lose whatever you gain in no time.
Ok, now for me. I am really having a hard time getting back on track. I really don't want to pressure myself into dieting. I just want to eat decent foods and get rid of the junk. Yesterday was awful. I ate terrible all day. But, I had a few events happen that lead to that.
So, now I need to work on my emotions a little bit. I got to quit using them as an excuse to eat. So, I will do some thinking on that one today. I need to come up with a plan.
Also, I have been doing the"well since it's decent food, then I can twice as much" thing. So, I need to practice portion control also. Just because it's fish doesn't mean I can eat the whole dish. gesh!
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Peter
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Posted: 14 February 2009 05:12 pm |
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cportwine,
Sorry, but I can ever remember who I've lectured on what. Are you familiar with the concept of writng down your feelings so you can get a handle on what's making you want to overeat?
"After monitoring yourself, you'll begin to understand your emotional reasons for eating. Once you know some of your personal "triggers" you can then work on substituting a different behavior. For example, if you realize that you always eat when you feel anxious, you can try going for a walk or taking a moment to relax instead of heading for the potato chips. "
http://www.caloriesperhour.com/news_050316.php
Peter
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cportwine
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Posted: 14 February 2009 06:50 pm |
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Thanks Peter! Good idea! I always write down what I am eating and talk about my goals and what not.
But, I think it would be a good idea to write down what it is that I am eating and why I am eating it. Might help me out some.
I know allot of it right now is stress and I need to find better ways to deal with that. So, back to the exercising today, hoping that will help.
Already did an hour on my bike and 40mins on the elliptical. So, yeah! for me...
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