Jenny/Stella-I also <3 Vodka... and when I drink I think I'm a bartender and create some fabulous combos
Jenny- I calorie count and I use Sparkpeople.com... it keeps track of everything and gives you recomendations for the amount of calories you should eat everyday... I like it because it has calorie counts on everything so its easy for me to add every thing up everyday... I also keep try of my exercise on there
Nah, I have to give credit to Haley for starting the new thread. She was kind enough to point out it was closed because we've been running our mouths all week!
I was trying to figure out why I couldn't respond...
Jenny - I try to NOT do that, but when it happens I get alcoholic bulimia. I say that not meaning the actual eating disorder (or am I making fun of it) but if I feel like I'm too drunk and I still have alcohol in my stomach, I have to make it go away. And then I mainline water... I really don't get hungover from vodka, though. Maybe its because I'm always careful to drink a lot of water and eat something before sleep.
As for calorie counting, I try to have my day planned - I prefer to eat more calories mid-day than in the morning or at night, so I just work around that. When I buy/prepare food, I'm very mindful of the calories and think "okay where would I put this in my day."
LOL...Stella I'm the same way, but I stayed at the BF's last night and thought it'd be really gross if I made myself purge lol!! I drink vodka and water, so I dont usually get hungover...but BAM - I did today!!
Sparkppl is good, I use it for everything else so I could definitly start, I just find it hard because its american stats/servings compared to Canada's way of measuring and weighing, oz vs grams, etc. I'll look into it. Or, I was thinking if I'm not around a computer I could just have some paper and write down my daily calories and subtract as the day goes?
Ohh Vodka. Can we count it as drinking water since it's clear and not carbonated?
Jenny - I bought a super cute notebook for counting calories. It's easier for me than doing it online, because I always have it with me and don't have to input any foods. If you get a notebook, make sure it's long. I had a short one and couldn't fit everything I ate in a day on a single page.
Jenny - before I got my iPhone I carried around a notebook. But now I have an app that I can plug stuff in, and then record it in FitDay later if I'm not at my computer all day.
Yeah, I like to notebook idea too, but I think I'll use sparkppl for the first week or so just to get an idea of how many calories are in my most eaten foods, like certain salads I have and whatnot. I'm reaching this goal once and for all!! PS - I'm addicted to u ladies, ya's are all so great! Thanks.
And Vodka equalling Water...I freaking love that idea!! haha
Sam - So sorry to hear about your grandmother but keep your thoughts positive. Sometimes, these things can't be helped and it's upsetting but food probably isn't the best way to deal with it since you'll end up feeling worse later (what Feral said). I wish your grandma the best.
Brain fart...
Haley - Are you trying to hook me up with your brother? *nudge nudge* Haha. I'm kidding. I'm just uber into films and sometimes snobby about it though I try not to be.
Feral - I do love Eternal Sunshine and all things Hitchcock, Coppola, Gilliam, and Danny Boyle. And foreign films. Hollywood is just too predictable sometimes. When I was doing my film minor, I think I watched over 300 movies in a year. It was crazy. But living in LA = free premieres and sneak peeks and free on campus screenings so it was free and awesome.
Jenny - Find out your daily intake and then start counting calories. That equation actually works brilliantly for non-empirical measurements.
Stella - I can't fathom how you eat 1200 a day. That's pretty impressive.
What kind of vodka do you ladies drink? I love me some Goose or Absolut. That Popov stuff, ugh.
I love my Grey Goose too! But my go-to vodka is Polar Ice, starting drinking it in High school and got hooked ... most ppl I know think its gross lol. mmmmmm!! I love white russians too, their my all time fav!
Thanks Jess!!
I'm off to bed, 7am comes way toooooo early!
I need a facking Vacay - seriousally considering taking some time for just myself and getting away...not sure where, but somewheres! lol.
Night ladies
Duh Jess!! Now I remember why I got thinking calorie counting might be for me, and why I thought subtracting from my daily total might be a good idea!! From reading your wonderful blog! Brain Fart big time!!! haha
Last edited by JennyG; 02-21-2010 at 10:39 PM.
Reason: Duh!!
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