How do you have time to work out? This really stresses me out. I used to work out daily. Now I have a 19-month old and an hour drive each way to work. By the time we get home, it is time for her dinner! I sometimes get on the treadmill beside her highchair while she is eating. I don't want to go to a gym with a daycare because she is in daycare all day! My husband works late-he usually is not home until she is in bed. I might try to find the energy tonight to get on the treadmill after she goes to bed!
You are to be admired for just having the ability to get through the day, never mind on the treadmill! If your husband works late could he look after your daughter for awhile in the morning so you could work out?
We had to put our 15 yr. old dog to sleep on Saturday (his name is Buddy too). He was just so old and could barely hear or see and then his hip broke. I think it broke just from being old. He didn't do anything to it that we can tell. Anyway, I guess it was time. We still have 2 dogs, a 5 yr. old black lab and a german short haired pointer puppy (which is what Buddy is).
Not much going on with me. It's been pretty hot. Eating & exercise are good; still not losing any more weight.
Susan, my neice told me I need smaller pants and I told her I'm very comfortable and she said that is what all the people on What Not To Wear say about their bad wardrobes! I like to watch that show called Clean House (or maybe Clean Sweep). I just stare in horrified fascination at these hosues that are incredibly messy (and dirty I'm sure).
Ok, gotta run. Gotta get a few more hours sleep. Work at midnight tonight. Talk to you all later. Jane
Ashleybeth -- It's not easy finding the time to workout with a hectic life and a baby... You're doing what you can at the moment, hang in there... Maybe a walk with baby in the stroller... I don't know how many times I have gone for a walk with the kids instead of doing house work, I'm not a neat freak at all
Speaking of no time for workouts, I didn't have time today either ... Tomorrow I'll do better ...
Not much to report today. I didn't make it to the gym as I had sort-of intended. I had meetings schedule in the late afternoon until 5:30, and 5:30 on the Monday preceding the start of school is one of the worst times of the year to go to a university gym. (Second only to the week before Spring Break, when the freshmen are desperately trying to burn off the Freshman Fifteen.) Tomorrow I'll go first thing in the morning, when the kiddies are still safely asleep in their dorms.
Made a delicious recipe of "rattails" tonight for dinner. "Recipe" overstates things: it's just onion, garlic, a few mushrooms (the latter 3 sauteed in a touch of olive oil), fresh zucchini, diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, and salt & pepper to taste. (DH and I sprinkle it with red pepper flakes, too, but The Boy prefers it plain.)
Jane -- sorry to hear about your Buddy. It's such a tough decision to have to make!
Great choice... SOOO sorry to hear about your dog. No matter how old, he is a member of your family, and I know how heart broken you must be.
Sushi - yum! I haven't had it in awhile, but I sure do love it too. Umm...
We had a dinner party for 10 tonight - pretty healthy menu, but I did not have time to exercise. I better get going if I am going to take the 5 lb race seriously ('the race' thread).
Barbara - you have been doing awesome! You must be feeling pretty tiny these days! Keep it up and you'll be at goal in a week or so!
Kim - why is that recipe called 'rattails'?? It sounds good, but I don't get the name... I'm curious!
Susan, I love What Not to Wear too, but I definitely haven't perfected shopping for myself (I get the concepts, I'm just not good at it). I'm still trying...
Ok, gotta get moving toward bed. Back to work this week (teacher workdays), so I'm adjusting and MUST start going to bed earlier.
Claire: "rattails" is a family name for ratatouille, which I can occasionally spell but rarely pronounce correctly. (Real ratatouille is usually baked, but who wants to turn on the oven for a dish made with veggies that are in season at the peak of the summer heat?)
greatchoice Sorry to hear about your dog . It's such a hard decision to make but you know when the final time comes. My dog just told me (at almost 16) with her eyes and body language that she really didn't want to be here anymore.
Buddy had 15 great years with you. I'm sure he was very happy for most of that time. And you have two others who will also live long happy lives with you.
Do most of you know when you've put on a pound or two of "real" weight? Not just bloat, or overindulgence but real fat. I'm back up to over 136 and I think it might be weight that I never lost in the first place.
I think I've been really dehydrating myself with caffeine (diet Pepsi) and I never really got down to 135. I'm losing so slowly (which is good I know) that I can't tell from measurements or clothes fitting. Hard to say but I'm going to (wince, whine) put 136 on the ticker and start really drinking the two bottles of water I promise myself I'll have every day.
I don't really have much to report this morning...I'm still writing my big mid-year report for my thesis, so my life is not to exciting this week Oh well, come friday, I'm going to hand it in, leave work at lunch time and head to the cottage for a week!!!!
GreatChoice - I'm so sorry to hear about Buddy. Letting go of a cherished friend is really hard Celebrate his long life with you, he will always live on in your heart.
Dagmar - Usually I can't tell if I've put on real weight unless it sticks with me for a few weeks Anyways, don't dispair...just keep on track, and you'll be back down to 135 before you know it!
Good morning again! Today marks the start of week 7 for me. I wasn't expecting too much movement of the scale at this morning's weigh-in because its my TOM.
I was pretty much right: my weight's been stable the last few days. But, it's been stable at 140! Yipee! So, I get to make it official on my ticker. And if it's on my ticker, it has to stick, right? Pretty please right?
My 6-week average for food intake are as follows:
1180 total calories
40g or 31% calories from fat
100g. or 35% calories from protein
99g or 34% calories from carbs
5-6 days with refined carbs (mostly beer)
These are pretty close to target, which was 1400 calories, at least 100 g. protein per day, a 33/33/33 split on F/P/C, and no refined carbs. I've obviously been a bit light on calories, but I haven't been hungry and I've kept losing.
Nevertheless, I could certainly experiment with adding a tablespoon of EFAs, which would boost calories by about 120/day and put some additional "good" fats into the mix. I must say, though, for someone who started cooking daily at the peak of the 1990s fat-free fad, it's hard to intentionally add a tablespoon of fat to my diet! Anyone out there supplement with EFAs or have the same issue?
Good Morning!
I think today I'm going to skim the book Super Foods and head to a nice big grocery store. The fridge is just about empty so it's a good time to reevaluate and tidy up our diet.
I didn't skip a workout yesterday (not really) I just made several short dashes up town for things. Rainy, windy, cool ... drat.
Claire? are you in on the Shopping threads? It's interesting to hear what others are finding and buying.
Jane~I'm so sorry to hear about your Buddy. We had to do the same thing with our dog 2 years ago--she was 15 1/2. She had had a long happy life (albeit with many meds due to thyroid and allergy problems). It was just devastating to us--we'd had her since before we had kids. I wish you and your family the best during this difficult time.
Kim~your 6 week average is similar to my 4 week average, although you're higher in protein and I'm higher in carbs. I'm going to try and reverse that a little. I'd also like to keep the fat down to 20% rather than 30%. The last time I lost a lot of weight, it was by calorie counting and keeping the fat to a minimum. I agree, it's hard to intentionally add fat. I've tried my best to remain low fat since that time (11 years ago!).
Dagmar~step away from the diet Pepsi!!! Drink more water!!!!
Okay, what's up with this? I'm down to 144 this morning (good news) but my pants are tight? Could it be water retention due to TOM? Could it mean that I'll lose some more? Keep your fingers crossed for me!!!!
Oh, bought cookies for myself yesterday and I haven't opened the package yet! Isn't that great?!?! Last week, I had to buy cookies for DS and magically the whole package disappeared while he was away at surf camp. I didn't eat a single one! Now I wonder who the culprit is?
Thanks for the suggestions...I used to not workout on the weekends, but now I am going to. At this point, I think it is my only option. Mornings are a big no because I am already leaving the house at 6:15 am!
(his name is Buddy too). He was just so old and could barely hear or see and then his hip broke. I think it broke just from being old. He didn't do anything to it that we can tell. Anyway, I guess it was time. We still have 2 dogs, a 5 yr. old black lab and a german short haired pointer puppy (which is what Buddy is).
I like to watch that show called Clean House (or maybe Clean Sweep). I just stare in horrified fascination at these hosues that are incredibly messy (and dirty I'm sure). 
... Tomorrow I'll do better 
sorry to hear about your dog. 
And, as a bonus, it's one of the few restaurant foods that can fit into my calorie restrictions.
Darn fat fairy
with caffeine (diet Pepsi) and I never really got down to 135. I'm losing so slowly (which is good I know) that I can't tell from measurements or clothes fitting. Hard to say but I'm going to (wince, whine) put 136 on the ticker and start really drinking the two bottles of water I promise myself I'll have every day.
Oh well, come friday, I'm going to hand it in, leave work at lunch time and head to the cottage for a week!!!! 
