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WEIGH IN WEDNESDAY MORNING EVERYONE!
I was going to not go exercise today. There was a warm body in bed asking me to return to join it but I was torn between it being such a gorgeous day and knowing it would benefit me to go out, or staying in and doing gosh knows what
So I opted for the one that I was going to benefit from the most (I think) and went for my 4.5 miles. Was better timing than I thought 50:47, not too bad.
I did get on the scale today and I'm at the same weight I've been for a few days, 130. Not complaining at all and know this will go down soon, or at least I hope. CONGRATS to all of you who lost this week and to those who stayed the same or had a temporary gain, stick with it, you know the drill!!!!
I have to make a small mention about using Splenda in your recipes. PLEASE be careful that you don't eat a lot of foods made with this. You have to remember, this is made with MALTODEXTRIN which is extremely high on the GI. If DENISE doesn't mind, I'd like to disect this part of the PECAN PIE RECIPE she posted that uses 2/3 cup Splenda which is equivalent to 32 teaspoons. I am taking it that one would use the SPLENDA GRANULAR since this is used in place of sugar, measure for measure. If so, this would give you 64 calories and 16 grams of carbs and 192mg of Sucralose. Now, if someone wanted to use Splenda and only had the packets, each packet is only a half teaspoon of product yet, has the sweetness of twice of what the granular has. I just want you to keep this in mind. Even though the box on the Splenda packets say 0 calories, there are actually 4 calories in each packet and 1 gram of carb. The reason it says 0 calories is because with USDA Standards, a company is able to say 0 calories if it's less than 5 calories, which of course, 4 is. But just think about it, you are getting 64 more calories than you thought AND another 16 grams of carbs, not to mention quite a bit of maltodextrin. This, for some people may cause a reaction like I've had in the past with seeing the scale go up with taking in too much maltodextrin. Thought, I can't imagine anyone eating a whole pie as I have almost done in the past, but do keep this in mind. Be careful when deciding what to make as far as treats go, it may not be well worth it at all and if you do, remember PORTION CONTROL!!!
TONI, I think if you are like me and only do one exercise (me walking, you walking on the TM), it gets to be old hat and many people have told me to vary my exercise due to not wanting to go out some days, but for me, I just like doing anything else, or if I did, like thought I've thought about getting a rebounder, I just don't want another piece of equipment in the house, let alone that I just can't afford it either. I guess on days like this, when we don't want to go maybe it's not such a bad thing to skip a day-it's when we skip it again and again and again that we should worry
LDBLOND, I hope with all the tests that they are doing they can come to a conclusion and a treatment that will help you. Your attitude will get you through trying times and yes, you and the rest of us do have lots to be thankful for
DENISE, thanks or posting all those recipes, but SWEET POTATO GRATIN with garlic? Ick! Just doesn't sound like a good combo to me in a SP DISH. The PECAN PIE recipe I'd nix though. That's a lot of Splenda, hence a lot of maltodextrin along with the agave, a slice of that may really give you a huge GI rating! Sorry to burst a bubble. I know at Publix you can buy the different coffees, but I know you shouldn't grind flavored beans with unflavored, as the unflavored would pick up the taste of flavored. I'm not sure natural and unnatural flavorings are used in making flavore beans or if adds any additional calories or carbs, though I'd think it may. I'll see what i may be able to find on the web about it. The sourdough stuffind recipe is on the board, I'll dig it out and e-mail it to you. I'm drying the SD bread as I type this out!
GLORY, yes, I do remember your DM & my GM being of the same mold, you poor soul! It took me most of my life time to not give a damn about what she says. I can relate to how you've tried to please others and yet not pleasing yourself, or being happy about things you've done to please others. I think if you grew up as a heavy child as I did I did things for acceptance I look back at now and wish I hadn't done. As I've told you in the past with you Mom, you can't please people like this, and why even try. I was able to make this break after going to the therapist on other issues, but this was found to be a big issue. Now I just plain don't care what she thinks or says about me, but now that she can't complain about MY weight she's started in with my DD Lauren and THAT I do care about and won't let her pick up with where she left off with me. It's her loss, not mine! I hope you can come to terms with things and not let her get to you like this. Once she's gone there will be a lot of bitterment towards her and it will be hard for you, better to deal with it now and take the reigns in your own hands and stop this crap once and for all. Now, I will get off my soapbox! Good luck with your daughter, I'm sure it won't be an easy thing to go through.
SEF, I'm with you today on getting prepared with the food, but not the cleaning. Me worry you! Come on, that's my line to you, no stealing
JACKK, you can tell DH WTG for me and for getting you out there. ELI does tell me to go out some of the times I don't care to go. I wish he'd go walk with me sometimes though. I know it would only be a leisurely walk but I'd really like it. He can't be bothered though. On the FF issue, I've never been a big FF lover at all, but when they had Rally's, now those I'd eat and love, Checkers are okay, but again, I wouldn't go out of my way for them.
TRANQUIL, sorry you're still not feeling well, hope this shakes off of you soon, I know the feeling, I'm still not feeling 100%. Enjoy your TG with Wendy tomorrow, know that my thoughts are with you! How'd Zach like his guitar lesson?
MONET, I bet you look mahvelous with your new haircut! I think that is so wonderful of you to send your locks to Locks of Love, someone so deserving will be so thankful for your generosity. So, I take it you liked the cheesecake??? I actually do have a breakdown somewhere of the nutritional values, will have to see if I can dig it out. I get 8 pieces out of it. I can eat all 8 too!
MUSIC, I had a treadmill long ago and got rid of it. Make sure if you are going to buy one you really do do your homework and not let it end up being used as a clothes hanger. They're a dime a dozen down here at garage sales, all types and kinds, people just buy them and don't use them and they can take up a lot of space as well.
BOB, WTG! CONGRATS on another great loss this week! How many are you at now?
THUNDER, CONGRATS, that's a great loss this week!!!
ROSALIE, got your e-mail though haven't had time to reply, but sure glad to see your posting on the board again-were you afraid I'd fly up there with my traveling DD???
TONI, enjoy your day with the family, and congrats on your loss this week!
To all I didn't reply to individually, I send you a big HELLO!
Well, I must get busy in the kitchen, have to get cooking! I will check back later tonight.
I hope those of you who won't be getting on the board tomorrow, I hope you all HAVE A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING!
{{{HUGS}}}
Debbie
194/130/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01
WIW
Thats since Sunday...I am way way happy about that. Had to get my post in while the baby is asleep.
Everyone have a great and safe holiday!!!!!
