Good Thursday Morning All
Getting a later start than I thought I would today. Got in my walk, a sloooow
walk at that, took me over an hour to do my 4.5 miles, but heck, sure is better than not doing it at all. It's so flippin hot out there, probably will break a record set back 40 years ago of 88 degrees! If this is any indication of what's to come this summer, we'll all be better off going to ****!!!!
Anyhow, I've fulfilled the exercise challenge already this week AND I was able to get in more than 64oz of water as well, so I'm good to go!
Not much going on with me to tell so I'm going to jump right on in with where I left off with replies...
SUGARLESS, glad to see you back but sorry to hear your having a rough time with this WOE. I find that it's hard for most people to cheat and get right back on track, esp. at the beginning of this WOE. I personally to this day find it extremely difficult to get back on track if I fall off the wagon, but somehow, I do find my way back, just not as soon as I'd like. My suggestion would be to take each day hour by hour. Get through each hour until you've gotten through the day. Get past the first three days and you should be okay, I find those first 3 days to be the hardest. As for your DM, she can follow this WOE with doing minimal cooking-I don't cook and I do just fine. There's lots of prepared items or foods she can make really quick and easy. Maybe, if you're inclined you could make a dish and then give her a portion to stick in the freezer for future eating? Like the CRUSTLESS SPINACH QUICHE, which freezes well and can easily be doubled. That's great you are going to the water class, sounds like fun!
MONET, I like eating pb&j. What jelly are you using, or did you make it yourself? How did the lunch you forgot about go yesterday?
QUILTER, that women who noticed your weight loss must of made you feel like you were on clound nine
JENNIFER, glad to see you back. You had me wondering for a while, what the heck a UNI was. Had to think about it for a minute, though I finally did get it! Remember, you can make meat in a dish go a lonngggg way if you want to, esp. when you like beans!
AGAPE, wow, not only did you have a housefull there, but boy, were they all keeping you busy. Isn't it nice to have babies around, esp. when you know you can give them back to their parents? I love taking my nieces out but happy to know I can take them right home when they start acting up.
TEENSY, thanks for posting your menu, I think it always helps to see what others are eating! Okay, here's my 2 cents my new friend....if you currently like the yogurt you are using, stick with it. It doesn't have to be FF at all. Now, to the bigger picture, I'm going to say you aren't eating enough. This is just as bad as eating too much. Unless you take calcium supplements you aren't getting enough calcium and also from looking, not enough fiber, though probably lots more than most people are. Not enough veggies but I have no room to talk, I don't either. Basically, all around, you aren't getting enough of all the foods you should be. This is my idea from reading your journal. I personally don't use fructose as it's corn based, but I do believe other may, in small amounts. Can't comment about the Atkins bars since I don't know the ingredients, but if they are SB LEGAL I would say it's a better alternative than junk food if you need one in a case of emergency, like to keep it in the car. Better to eat a meal if you're able! No to having to use FF products. This is NOT a no-fat WOE. SB recommends you should have approx. 30% of your daily calories come from fat (40% from carbs and 30% from protein) though you can lower this a bit if you wish. You NEED fat in your diet, just have to make sure it's the good fats. Keep saturated fats to 10% of your intake. The bread would be considered SB LEGAL as far as how it falls under the 3grams rule. What brand is it? Coffee is fine, esp. when it's decaf and REALLY OKAY IF IT'S STARBUCKS!!! Okay, just had to plug them for ELI'S sake! I mean, you are in SB COUNTRY!!!! Do you have a TJ's near you? How about a HFS (health food store)? Keep asking those questions, this is a learning experience and we're all happy to try and help!
ZANNE, sounds like you are definitely getting in that exercise. I'm hoping they get the airports taken care of as ELI's sister is suppose to come sometime early next week to visit and she'll be flying out of Toronto.
MEL, exactly how much more weight do you want to lose? Are you sure you're eating enough?
TRANQUIL, up 10lbs since when? Are things stressful at work, if so, that could be a problem. Stress caused me to gain 6lbs in a matter of a week twice! I'm sure with you eating OP 100% that gain is NOT fat. PLUS, with the exercising, you are building muscle, so do take that in to consideration.
JACKK, you'll have to post a picture of your handy work with those beads, not to mention a picture of yourself holding one up! (hint, hint). Good luck with your lent challenge!!! Nah, will walk and do the yoga. The yoga is so easy it just doesn't feel like I'm doing exercise. Not sure if I will say that as we start doing more and more poses, but for now, it's easy. Yes, my system is wondering what it's done to deserve such an abundance of water lately-already got half of it in for the day today!!!
CHRIS, kudos for getting through your second day. Keep it up and it will be smoother sailing. Okay, MONET should be able to answer your question intelligently, among other from this baord, about the yeast, but I would think it would be the yeasts they sell in the stores in the small packets, wouldn't it???
BOB, will have to try the Elmers glue idea! Def. going to try the Listerene for the grout!!!!! Can't say I'll try the one for the burnt tongue though
What site did you get those from? THANKS FOR POSTING THEM!!!
SERENE, CONGRATULATIONS ON HITTING A NEW ALL TIME LOW!!!! That's wonderful news to hear! Keep up the great work!!!!
TRISH, up a pound isn't so bad, easy to take care of, not to worry, besides, it doesn't help nun anyhow! Def. no OLE OLE down in the KEYS. No, the reasons was I just don't like the drive there. B-O-R-I-N-G plus it's far and there's really nothing I want to do down there. PLUS, they wanted to go to the beach and you know, this woman does NOT have that word in her personal vocabulary!
ROSALIE, pizzas, did you mention pizza?? I wish I like to cook, I'd try my hand at making one, but I think I don't attempt it because I think it will get tossed in the garbage as my one and only attempt at one did so long ago. When are you leaving?
COUNTRY, I like the idea of that challenge. Will have to keep that one on a list to use for future challenges. THANKS!
MEESH, will have to ask what the PLOW pose is if I can remember. I wish I could comment on what you could do to get over the sleepiness from the meds you are taking, but I don't have a clue about meds and how they react in situations, BUT, we do have MELF and BIGK who are both nurses who could possibly shed some light on this for you, though BIGK hasn't been on in a while due to moving, but possibly MELF, or maybe someone else on the board who's experienced this. Have you checked out the web for possible answers?
FILLISE, you KNOW we are here for you, always have been, always will be! I will try to give you a call this weekend, if you'll be in. I know it's hard to see those numbers being up as they are, but sometimes it happens and we just have to pick ourselves up and dust oursevles off and get back on track. You've done it before and you'll do it again. Think of this as a learning experience of what NOT to do next time. We've all been there!!! No need for punishment, guidance is more the key along with some friendship and understanding.
SHEANNE,
WELCOME BACK! Glad to see you are back on track and with us once again!
KITT,
Definitely in the right place! Don't worry, all of this board stuff will come to you easily, not hard, just takes a time or two of posting to get it down. Restaurants can be a problem but if you ask questions that of course helps. I wouldn't worry about the little things. What you need to know that's very important on this WOE is this. If you pair up a low GI food with a high GI food you will get a moderate GI food. Meaning, that faux-meatloaf, even though it had some corn, isn't going to hurt you. When I eat out I usually won't eat something that I'm not sure what's in it, but if I were to do so I'd basically tell them, "can you please tell me if there's any sugars of any kind or white flour in this meal, as I'm highly allergice to it." Usually, the server will go back and ask whoever prepared the food, or look at the container from where it's coming from if it's a prepared food to see as they sure don't need a lawsuit on their hands from someone who is REALLY allergic to a food and not telling them, like those allergic to peanuts! Sometimes, as in the case of what I experienced on VD at Macaroni Grill, I ordered stuffed mushrooms. Read the ingredients listed on the menu, nothing I couldn't have, didn't even list breadcrumbs. They bring it out and it's topped with some teryiaki sweet sauce. I sent it back and didn't eat, no where was this listed on the menu and I double checked as we were walking out. Needless to say, I did complain to corporate office-wonder if this will be changed on the menu. Anyhow, you do the best you can and don't worry to the point you don't enjoy your meal. I'd be more concerned about portions.
WOW! Caught up, or at least I think I have. If I missed anyone, it's not intentional. Have to go get ready to go volunteer at the ministry today before I go get Lauren from school. Tonight suppose to go out to dinner with everyone but it's going to be late as ELI's son doesn't get out of work til 7pm. It's too late for me and I really don't want to eat so late, so may not go, or go just to be social. Depends on what time his nephew and GF come back as well.
Will get some recipes posted later this afternoon - promise!
Have a wonderful day!!!
{{{HUGS}}}
Debbie
we can and will do this, ours is victory over anything. Was up late last nite and had to get up early this morning, so I'm sleepy now. 
today. Stayed up too late watching BBall last nite. 
Then....I drink about 32 - 40 oz more at home....I LOVE WATER...don't drink soft drinks...
