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BJD74
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Posted: 31 March 2009 08:19 pm |
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i havent been eating too badly, just getting the nibbles in between the meals...which is never easy to combat!
i am up a pd at the moment, but a 3rd period for march and starting two new medicines on saturday may be a contribution to that little gain. Very bloated but no headache! Thank god for that!
Today, went to walmat super early to get some things, I had some yummy ham slices before we left and water. Came home, had 2 cheese sticks and more water. Right now, I am going to actually sit and eat something since I am hungry! I also got myself a nice batch of hard boiled eggs ready for when i need to nibble, and I may make some more tuna salad...that was quite enjoyable and lasted me for about 4 days! At the moment, my weakness has been these 100 calorie nutter bars by little debbie? I bought a box and havent been able to pass having one up per day since i got them....some days i would have two!  So when those are gone, that is it. I love em too much to have around right now....esp when i have two, that kinda defeats my efforts of control and portion management! ARGH!
I wish we could go out, I am sooo tired of cooking!!! Just one dinner break would be awesome....i keep seeing this commercial for the golden corral, they are having a seafood special with clam chowder, and yummy fishes...its soo tempting but we cant do it!!! Better anyway, but I still want it!
I am goin to try to put aside any sweet itches, Easter is coming up soon too! the next three weeks will be challenging for me just to maintain where I am, esp with company staying with us......Lord give me strength!
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cportwine
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Posted: 31 March 2009 08:31 pm |
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Well Bj, I have not been good either. I have just been buying time until I hear from the doctor. It's like I am giving myself permission to be bad since I might have something wrong with the thyroid.
Pretty stupid! I should be eating well regardless.
Ok, so I need to get back at it. It will be either a turkey burger or some soup tonight and then I will hit the elliptical and then maybe the treadmill for awhile.
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BJD74
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Posted: 31 March 2009 09:04 pm |
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cportwine wrote: Well Bj, I have not been good either. I have just been buying time until I hear from the doctor. It's like I am giving myself permission to be bad since I might have something wrong with the thyroid.
Pretty stupid! I should be eating well regardless.
Ok, so I need to get back at it. It will be either a turkey burger or some soup tonight and then I will hit the elliptical and then maybe the treadmill for awhile.
ughhh a workout? ugh ugh ugh...i dont have the push in me today, but i am going to make myself get a workout in.
Give yourself some permission, but remember you will have to weigh in at the dr, be prepared for that difference in your wt! :) I was ready for mine to be higher, but i still tried to be good before going so i wouldnt beat myself up even harder when i left there!
I attempted to have cream of mushroom soup on sunday, what a disaster. I thought putting some seasoning in it would have given it more "oomph" per se' and i made it way salty and gave it all to the dogs over their dinner....LOL...
Just one more thing i think I can still eat like i USED to and I learn that I really have made some healthy habit changes!!! :) Its the little things! If only food didnt have to be wasted in the process!
Hang in Cindy! Just a little longer! :)
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cportwine
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Posted: 31 March 2009 09:51 pm |
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lol 
Bj, I was already at the doctor. Just waiting to hear about the test results. Yea! last time I was at the doctor i weighed in at 129lbs. this time is was 141lbs.  Whatever.......
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BJD74
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Posted: 1 April 2009 03:47 pm |
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lol...sorry to overlook that Cindy! Some days I am on top of the latest and some days i am not! :) Thanks for keeping me current! I wouldnt worry too much about your gain, esp with the smoking and how you quit. You are just going thru a phase and a fluctuation and you will learn more when you hear from the dr. Either way, I know you will find your way back to the number that makes you happy! :)
I came in at 168 today. I did all the right things yesterday I guess...except for working out!
Havent eaten yet today, MJ was up early, so I got the beds stripped and have been cleaning so far. I havent got a clue what to eat, oatmeal? eggs? hmmmm somedays i just dont wanna think about healthy.....sucks doesnt it??
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cportwine
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Posted: 1 April 2009 07:40 pm |
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I was struggling with breakfast myself today. I think I will go back to eating my cheerios. Not that they are the best thing for me or anything. It just simplifies my day. Makes it simple. Eat a bowl of cereal and move on.
I bet I spent two hours this morning trying to figure out what to eat.... I think I am focusing to much on food these days....
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BJD74
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Posted: 1 April 2009 08:05 pm |
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i am right there with ya cindy! i finally had eggs, slice of toast and some ham with about a half cup of coffee. i have also partaken in half a can of pepsi and one of my nutter bars. havent even gotten to lunch and its already 1pm! Probably having half an apple, some yogurt, maybe a hard boiled egg? still sippin pepsi. I had the nutter butter bar when i got agitated over something silly MJ said to me...or maybe it was how she still ISNT listening to me????  
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BJD74
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Posted: 3 April 2009 06:29 pm |
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BUGGA BUGGA! Guys help! I am losing control fast! Had to go to the store for laundry soap and other needs before family arrives and MJ was all over me for all this stuff that we cant get, I didnt want to get etc....and she just got me nuts! By the time I got home, I couldnt wait to find some food. UGH. I went right for the carbs..the leftover raviolis..ate 5 of the, cold, in about 2 minutes. Then, I pulled a pepsi out, sipping it a little slower now...then i moved to carrots as i was prepping some for the fridge....i cam back down faster than normal without too much setback..but the raviolis were a bad choice, its almost lunchtime but i hadnt had anything since last nite around 9 when i had a bowl of multi grain cheerios!!!!!! (had a salad for dinner last nite, because the day went to #%@&! in a henbasket food wise...and i was TRYING to make good with my counts...)
YEAH ANYWAY!!!! the devil is winning! i am not motivated to work out, and i just want to eat, am i also nervous about company coming sunday????? ugh....
thanks for listening, needed to clear my head...but all i wanna do is go to bed and sleep for 2 days! i am soo tired too. man, what is goin on!?! 
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cportwine
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Posted: 4 April 2009 02:58 pm |
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Don't feel bad, I am not doing much better. I only did 7miles on my bike then ate hot wings for supper last night. I really didn't need those cause I ate frozen pizza with the kids for lunch.
I don't know what my problem is these days...I just have no control....
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BJD74
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Posted: 4 April 2009 03:38 pm |
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CONTROL???? what is that?!?! I dont seem to have much of it either this week!!!! I have totally spun out of control. Its not that we have JUNK...its just that i am eating too many carbs, the breads, the cereals that are on my nono list..the animal crackers that have been here since last summer!!! I had three handfulls of them yesterday! Perhaps, logic would say that if I were riding 7miles on a bike, or running in place in my living rooms for an hour, that i could get away with the choices i am making...
It appears to me, I have not gotten around or healed from the emotional eating. I get upset about something, I go get food. Nothing changed for me. Or at least in this state of mind I am in now, I FEEL that way. Sure, I am closer to God, I write in a journal all or most of what i eat, but have i healed the pains and the reasons and the triggers to get me around binge emotional eating?
I dont know. Weeks like this, i certainly dont think I have healed. I miss Hiker, she should be here too, maintenance or not, since she is having a hard time as well these last few weeks!
I shouldnt be so down though, my life is nothing compared to my neighbors! She has a 15 yr old who is not getting along well in school with dyslexia and bullie girls picking on her, a sick mom, a great aunt having heart surgery that is REALLY not well, and to boot her moms dog, they are also our neighbors, they have a GREAT DANE that suddenly after 5 yrs has taken off ran away got abducted by aliens, who knows..but she is just gone. Two days ago i was on watch for her daughter since the Great aunt had the surgery they all left and doggie was in the yard. Came home that nite and the dog is gone. Somehow I feel responsible since I was watching for the daughter to come home to let her know what happened....how do you lose a great dane? why would she run? wierd things. Unsettling too. We dont talk that much, but yesterday i got all that news and more about the area we live, the kids, the bully parents who arent educated and are gang bangers....#%@&! I TRY TO AVOID SO THAT I DONT GET ALL WRAPPED UP IN WHAT IT WILL BE LIKE WHEN MJ GROWS UP???? Thinking about all those things gets me in eating mode too, i feel helpless being here trying to do good for her, make right for her, so that she will be a better kid than those out there who cause trouble...etc...I can go on on how i worry.
I know we can only control so much, if i teach her right she will stay clear of them, unless she gets singled out for being a white rich kid or cuz she is smart or pretty and so on...It pains me to think of the caliber of parenting these days, or the kids who arent being parented....what is the world coming too??!
Ok, off the soap box...sorry all! Surely I am not the only one who has concerns? but maybe I am the only one with a young child to bring into this crazy world!! Is it the same all over the country? The world?
Anyway team, have a good day, lets just get thru the day. God sais that we have more than enough for today, let tomorrow be until it gets here. I am trying to do just that!
Today, gonna do best to eat right, the family is scheduled to arrive around lunchtime, D will be home around 6. I had oatmeal and water so far. I worked out yesterday, 4 miles...so today I will pound out some more miles before they get here and maybe the bowflex to work on toning...Gotta work on toning!!!!
love you guys! THANKS FOR BEING HERE IN MY SAFE PLACE!
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BJD74
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Posted: 13 April 2009 04:15 pm |
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| survived easter weekend without more than jelly beans and a peanut butter egg. overall not bad, but i are more food in general thru sat and sunday so this week i have to be aware or work out a lot more!!! preferably be a little of both! :)
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cportwine
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Posted: 13 April 2009 05:29 pm |
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Same here Bj! I need to be very aware. There is so much good food in the house right now. To many left overs. Going to do my best to behave myself and get in allot of exercise. I think I will focus on some new fish recipes this week.
I also found a new project to work on to help keep me out of the kitchen. So, I hope all this will work.
I should make up a new list, I don't even remember what was on my old one, lol.
Ok, here goes:
1. Eat sweets only once day if I think I got to have some
2. Limit snacks that are processed foods ~ this is really killing me lately. I think I would almost be better off eating ice cream, .
3. portion control ~ this is another one killing me. So, need to get out the measuring cups again and limit myself to eating at certain times of the day.
4. Quit eating when full
5. do not eat unless I am hungry
Ok well, I will start with that and see how it goes....
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BJD74
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Posted: 13 April 2009 07:40 pm |
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That sounds really good Cindy! Maybe I need to modify my list again too...since I seem to be slipping.... I am attempting to enjoy the goodies, without overdoing it. I am trying a new direction this time. I think its a good thing, especially since I am committing to the 6 week workout challenge!
1. 3 meals a day, 2 snacks between if needed.
2. 1/2 soda if I get an itch for something carbonated...give other half to D or MJ.
3. More fruits and vegetables, salads, greens...6 servings a day total.
4. No Candy.
5. 2 servings of bread a day. That allows me to have a sandwich or toast, whether its PB&J or Tuna Fish or Egg Salad...only 2 servings a day.
6. No eating after 8pm.
7. Allow one day in the week for a serving size bowl of cereal.
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cportwine
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Posted: 13 April 2009 10:22 pm |
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Hey Bj! Guess what I did. I printed off my list and then printed off one of my fat pictures and hung it right on the front of the refrigerator.
Unforuntily, that didn't help when I was frosting a cake on the counter.  But, sure makes me think twice when I get in the regerator...
lol, maybe I should hang one in the pantry also...
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BJD74
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Posted: 13 April 2009 11:52 pm |
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crack me up cuz i did the same thing! I made some peanut brittle and rice pudding for my parents and D to enjoy tonite.....I had some here and some there then had a bowl of honeycombs! my cereal for the week!....argh!! been running in place while cooking...HA HA LOL>>>>> tell myself its ok if I do that! LOL
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BJD74
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Posted: 14 April 2009 03:04 pm |
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ok a new day.....argh...last nite had mom and dad for dinner, they brought mj back home after the holiday visit that went pretty good. i had some leftover home made mac n cheese (from d's moms recipes), made rice pudding, salisbury steak, salad and some fruit. mom brought me her YUMMY peperroni pie she makes for christmas and easter, so i had that instead of the steak...i had more salad and just a small spoon of the MnC so i didnt do tooo terribly bad, but the rice pudding, well, had to have some...just about a 1/2 cup though...
right now, i could go get that pie and eat half of it...i love love love it!
i had 1/2 mountain dew yesterday, a bowl of honecombs, but managed to stick to 3 meals. And I drank 5 32oz bottles of water.
Its gotta get easier to eat better.........do we have more holidays coming? argh
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CrimsonAnimus
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Posted: 14 April 2009 04:22 pm |
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OH NO, BJ!!! You had Mom and Dad for dinner?!? Surely you're not that hungry to eat Mom and Dad...
I couldn't resist...
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BJD74
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Posted: 14 April 2009 04:29 pm |
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hee hee no doubt nic! how funny that appears to look! yeah...i baked em in the oven for baby and me!! LMAO.....
thanks for making me laugh! :)
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BJD74
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Posted: 16 April 2009 09:02 pm |
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i have not done too well today, i had a bowl of cocoa puffs (the company kids left em...), 4 oreos, 2 mini powdered donuts, and some jelly beans.
wow....now i am going to go do a walk video at least to get my number back down for today...i blew it.
been emotional today..could have something to do with my binge... :(
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cportwine
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Posted: 17 April 2009 02:52 pm |
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Oh Bj, get that stuff out of the house....
For me, I have been doing pretty good. Sticking to jello, fish, and things like that. I still am having a problem with the processed stuff. So, trying not to buy that kind of stuff. My biggest ones are pretzels and diet chips. So, now that the chips are gone, not getting anymore.
I did buy some baby carrots and broccoli yesterday and that has helped with the munchies. After I get paid today I will stock up on more veggies to snack on. Oh yea, I have really been getting into the jello lately. Heck for 5cals a thing, I could have a major pig out on them and it wouldn't even matter, lol.  Oh and the pig sign there reminded me that I started to have a little bit of a problem with ham yesterday. Man it is so good and so bad for you. I did manage to get it put away before I ate to much of it.
OK Bj! We can do this! lets have a good day and eat well. My list has been helping~ I look at it all the time and I have even put things back in the refrigerator because of it. So, making progress......
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BJD74
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Posted: 17 April 2009 03:47 pm |
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oh cindy.......i am doing really bad! this week has been horrible. last nite, i had slice of peperoni pie, hot cocoa and some more brittle, after having soup for dinner...not to mention eating about a dish of rice pudding that i made for d. man alive....a week of eating "normal" has really thrown me off i think...but the difference in last week is that i didnt really munch thru the day...this week however has been another story alltogether...i think yesterday that i had something in my mouth on the hour!!!! out of control...totally.
Ok, parents coming to get mj today for the weekend visit. I just made some oatmeal and ate a few bites then gave it to the dogs. We are out of low fat milk, so i wont be drinking the vitamin d unless i cant stand it. I need to fast or something but i havent ever done one..any ideas team?
my weigh in this am was horrible too, but i wont cry cuz i did it myself to myself...only i am to blame...so i gotta get back into control. My workouts have been great, but not the diet. Why is it always ONE or the OTHER...and NEVER BOTH AT THE SAME TIME?
 
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cportwine
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Posted: 17 April 2009 04:13 pm |
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I never have good luck with fast. Heck right now I can't even pull one off, lol.
I would get the leftovers out of the house and work-out... and then work-out some more. I use to punish myself with exercise when I over ate. lol, that doesn't work anymore since I enjoy it now. But, you get my point....
Good luck, I hope you can turn this around...
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BJD74
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Posted: 18 April 2009 12:40 am |
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i did better today but still not too well.
2 pcs (2x1.5inch) peanut brittle, 4 oreos, 1 c honeycomb cereal (dry) last 3 pizzelles (mom made with splenda! great news, less sugar! but not nec. less calories), and about a cup of rice pudding.
okay okay, not as bad as this week has been i promise. this stuff is almost gone, when its gone its gone.... :)
i will overcome this stuggle with junk!!!! i am struggling with what i will have for dinner, i need to eat a salad or something, veggies and nothing else...but will i do it???
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CrimsonAnimus
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Posted: 18 April 2009 06:48 pm |
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BJ, as far as the fast goes, you might want to check out this article:
http://drbenkim.com/fasting.html
Be careful and research the subject thoroughly before you consider it.
Also, if you're doing it for weight loss, keep in mind that you will have to ease back into eating VERY gradually if you want to keep most of it off.
If you need any tips, just drop me a PM.
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BJD74
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Posted: 18 April 2009 07:02 pm |
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hey thanks nic, but you know what? i dont have the willpower to starve myself....not even on my highest happiest not thinking about food kind of day do i not eat! I was just being silly and foolish. I need to stop eating the processed carbs, they are going away...the brittle is gone, the cocoa puffs are gone, i got myself sugar free snacks today, and i got lots of eggs, 1% milk and veggies and fruits. I am trying to be healthy and not just starve, esp with the workouts, i need to eat. I push myself hard on the walking videos...even if its just walking...i kick my own butt each workout...Funny thing today i got a nice compliment from the walmart fitting room attendant. We got to talking about these short shorts i was trying (for workouts) and i was saying i had been dieting...and she goes..."and what do you need to be dieting for??" I laughed and thanked her....and it was kinda wierd since she is overweight, a barrel shape and i didnt want to be saying i was fat! but you know...well, i was!!! anyway....its silly i strain over gaining back 3-4 pds this past two weeks.....its not like i gained back 25! I need to lighten up and get back into focus! :)
Thanks for the support as always :)
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BJD74
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Posted: 21 April 2009 02:16 am |
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I HAVE HAD TO REEVALUATE MY INTAKE, MY CALORIE NEEDS AND MY PLANS BECAUSE I THINK THAT THE MEDICATIONS I HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED TO TAKE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MONTH ARE CAUSING ME A GAIN...I ALSO REALIZE I HAVE BEEN EATING MORE LATELY, BUT I BELIEVE ITS ALL A CAUSE FROM THE MED'S. PART OF THE CHALLENGE I SUPPOSE, BUT IT SHOULD BALANCE OUT IN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS....SO I HAVE TO BE PATIENT AND WORK IT OUT ON MY OWN. I NEED THE MED'S SO THIS IS MY NEW PLAN.
1200 A DAY. 3 MEALS A DAY 300 EACH, 3 SNACKS AT 100 EACH. TODAY I DID THIS, AND I STILL HAVE 2 SNACKS LEFT BEFORE 8PM, IF I EVEN USE THEM....REALLY GOOD DAY TODAY FOOD WISE.
I FEEL NEWLY MOTIVATED, I CANT LET THE WT GET THE BEST OF ME. I WONT LET IT. WE TOOK A NICE WALK TODAY, WORKED OUTSIDE SOME MORE, ENJOYING THE WARM SPRING WEATHER!!! ONE GOOD DAY DOWN!
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BJD74
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Posted: 22 April 2009 02:20 am |
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ok guys, two days of good eating...yay for me! i did have about 100 cal worth of milk chocolate from a bunny that mj gave me. i shared it with her before we went for our walk. that was the worst i had but i am ok having had it. it was nice and rich so i was satisfied if not slightly sick from the pure sugar of it?
so yesterday was about 800 calories, today about 1100....and now for tomorrow!
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BJD74
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Posted: 21 September 2009 06:14 pm |
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well, its been a long time since i was here, but its apparent to me that i still need to hold myself accountable for the good and bad choices that i make regarding the food i put into my mouth.
i thought i could handle buying mint milano cookies, but as a result, i ate one whole bag in a day and have opened the 2nd bag and am ready to eat it all today as well! I told myself i could have the 2 cookies for my desert and went back for more, and more and more.....
its sad that its almost been a year, and i still have such little control over some items, such as the sweets, the crusty breads, the mashed potatoes.....the things i just adore, i really just dont know how to have just enough to feel satisfied...i have to engorge myself in them till my tummy hurts. This is not a good thing.
I dont know if anyone is still into this thread, but i sure could use some motivation and support to remind myself that i am not failing.....because in my head and heart i feel like i am... ARGH!
today, i havent eaten anything. i have exercised and keeping myself busy because i am kinda afraid to eat...which in turn will lead me to obsess in my head over food and then i will just lose control....so, to be smart and safe i will eat something now because i dont want to hurt myself any longer...
I have to change. I have to find a way to change these destructive habits...
thanks for listening :)
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Hiker
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Posted: 23 September 2009 11:31 pm |
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Hey, BJD, you know we're here for you. It's been over a year and half for me and still I go off on binges. The most recent...like last night and the night before recent was a carrot cake and ice cream challenge. I had it for my sons birthday but the cake was really large so I froze some of it. Unfortunately I can just thaw it out in the microwave in literally 5 seconds. For example last night, first it was a dish of high fat ice cream (also left over from the birthday) then I had a piece of carrot cake, then what the heck I needed something salty and had a handful of pretzels....oh, it wasn't bad enough so I added a piece of chocolate. So you see BJD, you are not alone. We fight this fight ever single day, some times we loose. So far today I've been strong but there is another 3 hours before bedtime, plenty of time for me to go off on one of my binges. I will try and be strong, you do the same and maybe we make it today.
I wrote the above last night, I just wanted to hop on and say I made it through the night with no cheat. It was hard but I thought about this challenge and toughed it out.
Last edited on 24 September 2009 11:42 am by Hiker
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BJD74
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Posted: 24 September 2009 02:18 pm |
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thanks hiker...i send you a hug for always being here when i need to share my downfalls. i am relieved to see that you stuggle as i do!!!! i still have the 2nd bag of those cookies, the last 5 sit in the bottom...or well, maybe its two now since last nite i had some after dinner for my dessert with a cup of hot tea. the weather is changing here, its getting cooler in the mornings and evenings. :) fall is on the way!
i am going to keep posting here because i need to push myself to stay on my track, even if it is crooked!!!! :) LOL
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cportwine
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Posted: 24 September 2009 09:11 pm |
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Hi! So what are we all doing in this challenge these days. I know I need to eat more healthy. Otherwise I wouldn't of gain so much weight back.
So here is my new goal....
1. Cut out all red meats from my diet.
2. get rid of the cheese.... man- that one gets me all the time... I love the stuff
3. no more noodles...
4. drink, drink and drink some more water...
Ok, I will start with those and see how it goes....
Bj, get rid of the cookies...
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BJD74
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Posted: 24 September 2009 11:05 pm |
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lordy i havent been here since april. wow.
ok, so we all know i am not handling cookies well! lol...so that will be one of my things to work on..
pasta i am doing really well with , bread too, except for when we go to the store, then we munch on fresh bread as we shop....lol...
soda, doing well there, i have half if i need one, or i am good for the day and enjoy one with dinner.. :)
im really just bad when i get the headaches or stressed out over something...so i just need to learn to enjoy the serving size of whatever it is and enjoy that without overindulging...
i will think on this more and report with any changes i make. :)
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Hiker
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Posted: 25 September 2009 12:53 pm |
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my goal here is to quite the non stop night time snacking. I will limit myself to one snack after dinner and that can not be more than 250 calories....this allows me my slow churned ice cream and that is my one indulgence so I want to keep it. If I don't allow myself an indulgence I find I start to feel sorry for myself and fall off completely so for me it's better to allow one.
I did well yesterday, cottage cheese for breakfast, 1 oz turkey jerkey for snack, I skipped lunch to indulge in a DD iced coffee, afternoon snack was an apple w/ a slice of low fat cheese. Dinner was a greek salad. After dinner I had my dish of ice cream, I also had some watermelon which was a cheat but I had extra calories to use and I felt watermelon wasn't a bad choice.
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BJD74
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Posted: 25 September 2009 02:23 pm |
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goin to the store to get some items on my list, lord let me be strong enough to overcome any cravings that i may get as we walk thru the aisles....see, we do do the walking of aisles, its the extra walking...and mj enjoys the stores, esp early in the a.m. :)
be good girl today!!! :)
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cportwine
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Posted: 25 September 2009 09:43 pm |
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Well, so far I am doing pretty good. I did however give in and have a little bit of cheese curd. But, put a stop to it and had some control over it. So, I don't feel bad about it.
Ok, I got good and stocked on the fruits and veggies. So, it should all be good...
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Hiker
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Posted: 25 September 2009 11:43 pm |
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Cindy....cheese curd . That is definatly a Wisconsin thing. Beleive me I've been there and done that and never again....I think you have to be raised with it .
Now I'm from New England, give me a cup of clam chowder any day .
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cportwine
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Posted: 26 September 2009 02:31 am |
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| Oh man....Hiker you are truly missing out.... Good cheese curd is like heaven.. and I definitely moved to a state that has all the things I love...to bad that doesn't work for my waist line...lol
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BJD74
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Posted: 26 September 2009 02:33 pm |
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cheese curd? ok help me out here, what is it? like a smooth cheese like brie only from the states? help! i have green chile here in the southwest and yummy hot spicy foods...so fill me in cindy! :)
friday i had two mini baby ruth candy bars...the darn stores already have out the halloweeen candy and i couldnt resist getting a bag for D's lunch sweets and darn if i didnt have two myself!!! I know...i wont be bad today, i promise. I am for sure gonna have more of my home made potato salad though, but with all my outside work today it will burn off fast! I didnt think i would like it, cuz i am not a PS gal, but the green chile sour cream in stead of mayo really got me thru it!!! :) I like the leeks in it too, makes for a different flavor..and they are D's favorite so i am pleased with my efforts.
gotta watch the candy and cookies girls...keep me in check!!! :)
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cportwine
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Posted: 26 September 2009 06:41 pm |
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LOL.... I don't know how to explain it. It's like a little cluster of cheese. Most people either love it or hate it. Up here they even deep fat fry them ~ YUM! Here at home we like to stick them in the microwave for a few seconds. They are really good when they are warm and squeaky, lol.
Anyway, besides those I have been really good on my food choices. I did have some red potatoes last night. Potatoes can be a problem food for me. But, I did good and didn't totally pig out. Plus, I had no meat so it was ok to have the potatoes. Or at least in my mind it was, lol.
Ok, got to wrap this up the game will be back on in a few minutes...
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Hiker
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Posted: 28 September 2009 12:31 pm |
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So far so good, I have been eating healthy all weekend. No junk,except my slow churned ice cream which I can't do without. Even that I stayed at my 1 cup each day. That might sound like a lot but I used to have 2 or 3 cups every night so I am actually happy with my one cup. I allow for it in my calories.
Cport, you did great to have potatoes and limit them since they are a challenge for you. I think that's what this is all about, you should be able to eat the foods you enjoy but in moderation. Of course sometimes we can't do that and just need to avoid certain things but over the past year or two I am doing much better. It may sound silly but using smaller dishes really helps me.
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cportwine
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Posted: 28 September 2009 09:11 pm |
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It's funny that you say that about smaller dishes. I use small ones when I am having a regular meal. But, when I am having all veggies or salad or something. I use a big plate.
So far this challenge is going well for me. I am still having problems with the cheese. But, doing better now that I am facing the problem. I did have a little bit of beef in my chili yesterday. Otherwise all my eating has been clean.
I have felt some hunger pains over the last few days. So, hoping for good results this week on the scale.
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Hiker
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Posted: 29 September 2009 11:33 am |
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I also read somewhere and have been doing it that when you go to a buffet (which someitmes can't be avoided) just swap the plates. Use the salad plate for your meal choices and the dinner plate for your salad. It really does help.
Cport, do you drink tea at all? I find it helps when I'm a little hungry but it is not meal time. In the winter I really enjoy a nice cup of tea. I like things like chi or ginger but there are millons out there. Maybe that would help with the hunger pains.
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BJD74
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Posted: 29 September 2009 03:00 pm |
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hey guys....well, sunday i guess i should say i took the day off!! LOL....D was here and we did go for a nice long walk along the river with the two pupps and mj.....which was an adventure..but i am really trying to get all of us out for family time....so we managed that twice this weekend both thru walks...she is stubburn and likes to walk ahead of us and well, D isnt liking that when i ask her to come back...its like the 3 or 4th time that she finally listens...so there was a bit of stress but nothing we didnt handle. He tried to make the effort and i appreciate it.
the rest of the day we basically vegged and watched our recorded movies from weeks back that we havent had time to watch...and i munched on a little bit of this and that....so needless to say i didnt weigh myself monday feeling that i would be disappointed. Havent done it today yet either...ugh..not sure what to expect.
monday we also went for a walk, about 1h20 min for both walks this weekend actually, walking anxious puppies the whole time...and yesterday i did alot better with food...i think! :)
cookies and candy are still very challlenging for me. i got myself sugar free cocoa, had some last nite and that seemed to satisfy my chocolate needs. I didnt go to bed with a super full tummy.
im glad that you guys all did really well overall, and good job on the cup of ice cream and not 3 hiker!!! :)
ahh its soo much work!! will it ever get any easier??? :-C
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Hiker
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Posted: 29 September 2009 04:02 pm |
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BJD, thanks for the kudos, here and on the Halloween Challenge too. Your support definatly helps me stay on track.
As for whether this gets any easier....I have a feeling it doens't but just pull out a pair of pants that fit when you started this and put them on....you will be reminded of why it is worth it .
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cportwine
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Posted: 29 September 2009 09:07 pm |
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| That is a good suggestion Hiker about the jeans. I have been doing allot of reflecting myself. I've been looking at old fat pictures and asking myself some hard questions. It helps me to stay focused at times. I might just dig out that old shirt. The one that started this journey for me four or five years ago. I still have it... just for a reminder...
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Hiker
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Posted: 29 September 2009 11:20 pm |
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| I did the same thing, I have sent a lot of my largest size cloths to the consignment shop but I kept a pair of jeans....the ones with elastic in the band that sent me over the end. I look at those and know it is worth the battle. And when that doesn't work, we have each other .
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Hiker
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Posted: 29 September 2009 11:20 pm |
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| I did the same thing, I have sent a lot of my largest size cloths to the consignment shop but I kept a pair of jeans....the ones with elastic in the band that sent me over the end. I look at those and know it is worth the battle. And when that doesn't work, we have each other .
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BJD74
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Posted: 30 September 2009 03:19 pm |
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guys i have to share this happy news! yesterday i had to run to kmart for my dad to pick up a color cartridge and in doing that they had huge sales outside of the store and i happened upon a size 10 pair of cargo pants, khaki and nice and thick fabric....by basics..i didnt try them, just got them and guess what??? they fit me really well, in fact they have some room!.....I AM TICKLED PINK! :)
i guess i am doing really well arent i??? my babys dr also said that i looked AWESOME! :) and that it looks like i lost a TON of weight! :) lol..how funny huh?
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Hiker
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Posted: 30 September 2009 04:13 pm |
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| BJD, size 10--fantastic . See it is worth it isn't it?
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cportwine
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Posted: 30 September 2009 10:19 pm |
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| Great Job BJ! I am happy for you! Keep up the good work...
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