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Gardengirl - I'm afraid to drink much while I'm trying to lose weight. I think of all the drinking I did in my younger days and really don't miss it that much, especially when I remember the dumb things I said or did while drinking. But there's a lot of reports out there that say moderate drinking is good for the body. For now, though, I think it's best to have as little as possible.
Sasahm - Way to go on the 7 lbs - you're doing great! Your comments helped me refocus a little bit. Wow, your friend losing 40 lbs in 2-1/2 months is pretty awesome! There's some inspiration for us! Deb - finally--going in the right direction. You sure know your body and its cycles well. I should keep track of that but . . . . How exciting to be so close to goal! YOU GO GIRL! Amser - You guys must be floating on clouds after the race! What kind of cars does your DH race? Viv - you and your dad are in my prayers. I hope the arrangements to get to CA don't leave you too stressed so that you can make the most out of your visit when you get there. Not much going on with me except being busy this week. I'm OP, but just eating way too much. I'll blame it on TOM, since I never am sure exactly when it will come. I figure it's a good EXCUSE, though, for at least 2 weeks! ROFL Have a great week, everyone. I'll check in when I can Karen 207/188.5/? since 1/23/01 |
GOOD MORNING LADIES:)
Well ladies it's got to be a better wk than the last one. I have to say that I love the motivational thoughts that you all post. I know I never post them but I sure do love to read them and they really help I just don't seem to find the time to go looking for these to post. So those of you who do, please know your appreciate by those of us who don't. Sasaham: Woo Hoo, size 16 jeans, you just tell that daughter of yours to move over, You'll be shopping in her closet for your outfits in the future. you go girl I'm proud of you. I keep telling my 15 yr old daughter that when I get down to her size I'm going to hang out in her closet she has a lot more close than I do.:D Deb: Your so close girl, You must be getting excited, How are you going to celebrate when you get there. I'm really excited for you. Ann: I loved the motivatonal thoughts but your bunnies really thrilled me. you really came up with a good one. Rosalie: Thanks for the support. But I have to say that this wk is not starting much better, I've been on program all wk end except for the orange juice and the scale says i've gained 5lbs. WHATS WITH THAT :?: anyway it can only get better from here. Well love to all have a good wk love Glory :wave: |
Quickie! Forums seem to be very slow loading. Is it only my computer?
Anyway, just HAVE to report that I am down 4 pounds to 156!!! I couldn't believe it! I haven't been starving myself by any stretch of the imagination...the only thing I did differently was... replace Diet Coke with green tea. Go figure! Happy happy happy happy dance, Chris 164/156/130 3/26/01 http://www.millan.net/anims/giffar/smileyhug.gif |
Hi
Really a quick hello. I had good moments and not so good moments this weekend. But, today even though I forgot my lunch at home, I ordered out from a restaurant that has SB approved meals. I even splurged and got a FF/SF dessert! I am motivated to go through detoxify. I really want to feel better... I read the post about aspartame, and have been trying to cut back...I guess the DIET COKE will have to go next!!! I am going grocery shopping today, and will look for the Diet-Rite Cola sweetened with Splenda. Congrats to all who are losing weight, and exercising. When my GYN told me to go on SB he told me it would be a lifetime commitment. I guess since I haven't seen any positive results, yet ( I was faithfully on plan from last February until this February: Mardi Gras really threw me for a loop) it has been hard these last two months to get back on and stay on track. For me, it isn't for weight loss-so it's hard. I really have no goals to reach. I have systemic yeast infections. The "yeasties" have been plaguing me for the past three years on and off-mostly on. So, you see, even when I have been following the plan faithfully I still haven't been able to kick this thing. My motivation is at an all-time low. That's why I came back here. I have read, The Yeast Connection, Schwarzbein's Principle, Dr. Crook's Yeast Book, Atkins' Books, and of course, SB (This is what my GYN told me to change my WOE to). I feel yucky both emotionally and physically. And you can guess what my romantic life is like...What romantic life!!! So, I am trying not to be depressed or stressed- that can also cause this... BTW, yes I have been checked for diabetes and I came out fine...BS 81l. Thanks to all of you for being here, and being so inspiring. My little bit of motivation: Even though the sun sets...it rises again the next day...sometimes even brighter than the day before... Oh Deb, I checked the last option for this week's poll. I would love to go to Las Vegas and meet all of you, but the months are all wrong for teachers, and I'm not sure I could swing it financially, but I am going to be envious of those of you who do go. |
Hey Everyone!:wave:
Thought I better get on the board before I have too many posts to answer-you know how hectic it can be!!! AMSER, congrats on doing well enough to make some cash$ at the race, I'm sure that made your weekend! Thanks for the nice inspirational words, I liked reading that-and I loved your gif at the end-mind if I use it too? RHROO, it's possible that my body likes where I am, but I'm hoping it will go down, not ready to throw the towel in yet at this weight, I'm still losing, just have to be patient at this point and see what my body decides to do. I too hope you get your 1/2 pound loss or more this week!:) GARDEN, I too quit using stuff with aspertame, the only thing I have it in is when I eat Fiber One, which is maybe once a week. I haven't had a lick of soda since June of last year. FILLISE, hope you had a good workout at the gym today. VIV, good girl, see that wasn't so bad to get on for a few minutes:) Keep us informed on what's going on, with your Dad, you, etc. {{{HUGS}}} RODEO, have a good week and let us know how the scale treats you this Wednesday! KAREN, yes, finally, it's going down. I do keep track of my weight daily. I have the WEIGHT COMMANDER program and have been using it since April. I have a weight chart that looks like peaks and valleys and I have a notebook in there as well to log different things about my body-it's been really helpful and well worth the $10 price to download it. GLORY, thanks-I'll be looking for you and everyone else to be doing a happy dance with me when I hit goal. When I make goal, I will make a new goal of 5lbs more, once I hit that goal I want to go out to one of my fav. restaurants in Marco Island, but for long term, I'm planning on a face lift (more like a neck lift) and I'd like to go to Canada and go to the Edmonton Mall on a shopping trip for making goal and my 40th b.day!!! I'm having to wait until Oct. for this to take place. SPARKLE, WOO HOO-Congrats!!!! ICESKATE, I don't know if you saw my post above, but I haven't had soda or Crystal Light since mid-June-I don't miss it in the least! Trust me, it's easier to do than you think. Gals gotta run and make dinner! Be back later! Debbie 194/130.5/129 SB since 3/22/00 |
Hello everyone.
I am really intersted in this green tea thing. Today no coffee or cream. I have one reg tea and two green tea which by the way I never thought I would drink or like. But it looks like it really helps . When I see my fellow Sugar Busters friends do well with it, I figure it has got to help. I really hope so. Deb I have totally re-organized myself and I am back on track. I was being totally lack so I guess I was not in a stall. Oh well. It will be hard but it sure will be worth it. Anyway I have got to fly the girls have their swimming lessons in 45 minutes. Yikes I had better get this butt into gear. Have a great night everyone. |
Happy Monday Everyone:)
Here is my motivational thought for the day:" You have a greatest gift, that is life, so live it." --- Copyright © 2001 Edward J. Adams Debbie: Congrats on getting so close to goal. I told you the scale would move! Sparkle: Congrats on the weight loss. Green Tea is great. I found that diet cokes made me retain water. Quilter/Kim: Yes I did make more that the person having the garage sale. I gave her a percentage because I felt so bad! I read about your friend who lost 100 pounds. I lost 82 and that is not what matters but the feeling healthy is what matters. You are right that is what this is all about. Fillise: I know Auburn is beautiful this time of year. Are you glad when the students thin out over the summer or do you miss them? Glory:HI:D Rosalie: You amaze me with how well you are doing and the activities you are in. Well have to go. Anna 222/139/140 |
I am still here
Had a busy weekend with continued home repairs and cleaning, etc. Will not be home for the next two weekends so I neded to get BUSY in this house!
Am about to go out to get a Secretary's Day gift and return some pants that I bought about 2-3 months ago (for the Spring) that are now too big! YIPPEE! Hope all of you are doing well and are not insulted by my short posts and lack of presence lately. I will not be on the board much for a while because of vacations and prep. It'll slow down some after Memorial Day. I will be at the chat tomorrow night and will try to post more later. Peace, Frog |
For more hours in the day!
Short on time but I have a burning desire to address something:
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This "experiement" this weekend, switching diet coke (of which I was drinking 2 to 6 cans a day) to GREEN TEA and thus effortlessly losing 4 pounds while eating as much or more than usual, had a profound effect on me. I am still rather in shock. Of course, we have yet to see if these results continue! Getting children off sugar is a complicated and delicate process and can't be done overnight. Sounds like you are on the right track for starters. Children are way smarter than we are and subtlety is required. Your children (and Debbie's I think) are old enough to be concerned about their complexions and that may be a huge motivating factor. I will post more suggestions as I have time to type them up. The fundamental idea that is an obstacle here is that children "NEED" something sweet. Who thought of that idea? If sugar is bad, then chemical sweeteners are okay, we seem to think. Are they? Almost all artificial sweeteners have been proven harmful. We are not yet sure about Splenda (and although I love the stuff I'm scaling back) or stevia root. But regardless, we are still "hooked" on sweetness. No, it's not easy to change your children's habits and darn near IMPOSSIBLE to do anything about those men! ;) While you can't BAN children from eating sugar, we don't have to provide the supply lines. We don't have to be sugar-pushers. Of course all this is easier said than done! I'm still working on the people around me, as I said, it's going to be the hardest challenge ever. I can't make them do anything, but there is no way that I would buy sugar to bring home or to bring to a social gathering, EVER AGAIN. Good luck! Love, Chris |
Hi everyone!
Kim: I'm glad to hear that your friend Jackie is doing ok. I know it must be hard for her to try to be so careful not to catch anything. It seems like just when you least expect it there's someone around you with a cold or the flu or something. It's great that she has friends like you and a great family to support her in this. It sounds like you are doing great. Even though you are up 1 lb this week, you are still op and you are still exercising. It must be great to have a supportive husband to go through it with you too. Yesterday, I noticed that you were on IM and tried to send you a message but I had problems. By the time I figured it out (I think I figured it out) you were not on line. Sasahm: I'm sorry to hear that you have been having trouble with your computer. I hope it's all straghtened out now. Also, thank you for your testimonial. I think it helps us to put things in the correct priorities. Debbie: I am so glad that you are down another 1/2 a pound. It sounds like you have some great things lined up for Goal Time. Garden: Glad that you had a good weekend and the gardening is looking good. We finally have the beds cleared on the patio and will be putting in some annuals for this year. Next year we can be a bit more creative. Amser: Congratulations on the win! $1500 is nothing to sneeze at. Rhonda: It's great that you are getting so many compliments on your weight loss. You are so very close to goal too. I hope that you don't have too much of a struggle getting there. Susan: Thank you for your kind words. It will be a lot easier with family support. I know that I will have success with this woe. Especially with so much support here. Viv: I hope that everything turns out well for you and you get your trip to California arranged with no hassles. Your dad is in my prayers. Karen: I know what you mean about never knowing when TOM will come. I used to have that problem and wanted to eat everything in sight. I had a hysterectomy a couple of years ago though and don't have to worry about TOM. But it's really wierd, once a month I do still get some cravings, usually for chocolate or chips. Glory: I hope that your week gets better. I love reading all the motivations thoughts too. They are very uplifting. Chris: Congratulations on the 4 pound loss. I really need to cut out Diet Pepsi. I did start buying Diet Rite for a while and it really helped as far as my water retention went, but I felt the best when I went for a couple of weeks without any at all. Iceskatefan: I hope that you start feeling better soon. This woe should help your condition a lot. Everyone have a great evening. Cheri 287/277/145 |
Monday evening
I guess most of you have noticed that I haven't shared my eating habits of late. That's because I am struggling a bit. I know, I know, I shouldn't let it happen. I am just in one of those funks some of us find ourselves in. I am happy to report that today I have been 100% OP. Now, if I could just get committed to my TM again. I felt such a difference a month ago, then the sh*$ hit the fan - the wedding, then getting sick. I just don't feel completely recovered yet. I am forging on. I am not giving up.
Deb - By all means, you may certainly use that gif!!! I am glad everyone liked the motivational thoughts. And I am SO HAPPY FOR YOU, DEB on another loss. It's great when we reap our rewards from hard work and dedication. Karen - DH drives a "modified" '69 Camaro with a BIG engine in it, and uses nitrous so that it's like having over 1,000 horsepower. He dragraces... two cars side by side, an 1/8 or 1/4 mile depending on the type of race. He has been racing since he was 15-16 yrs old. Thanks for asking. Glory - I am glad you liked my bunnies as well as the motivational:) Are you drinking plenty of water, Glo??? That 5 lbs is temporary, I am sure. Chris - WAY TO GO on that 4 lb loss!!!!!! I am dancing with ya, girl:lol: I just loved your huggy smiley at the end of your post!!!!! Kim - WAY TO GO on your loss as well. I am just wondering if I got you correct email addy.... I sent a couple of emails, have you gotten them???? Thanks to everyone for the congrats on DH and doing good at the races. I am also appreciative of the information I am always learning on here. I am going to be thinking about this aspartame thing. I may be back later. If not, have a good night everyone, and a terrific Tuesday. |
MARVELOUS MONDAY!!!!
Hello Everybody!!! Hope you all are well.
I had a pretty good day. Eating was fine. But I have to say . . .I bought some of that uncle Sams cereal. Well since it said “natural laxative” on the front I was a bit leary. (I don’t EVER need a laxative . . . yes, I’m one of the lucky ones!!) Anyways, I just mixed 1/4 cup with some puffed kashi and yogurt. Yesterday, no problem. Today at 3 o’clock . . . . LOOK OUT!!! That is POWERFUL STUFF!!! While the whole situation wasn’t necessarily fun or pleasant or convenient, I must say I can’t wait to weigh in tomorrow. That stuff must be battery charged or something. I pity the poor person who downs a whole cup of it and isn’t properly prepared. Geeeesh!!! GARDENGIRL---Hope your aches go away real soon. That moving can be a real pain in the “you know where.” I think your decision about the alcohol is a good one. I used to have a bottle of wine here at the house all the time, but really saw that it slowed the weight loss a lot. Now, I don’t buy it for home, but just have some when we are out. It really makes all the difference to drink it only once in a while. I’ll be interested to find out if the same thing happens for you. DEB---Way to go with another half pound off your bod!!! That’s so awesome. You must be feeling great!!! I am SOOOOOO happy for you! And many, many thanks for the serious cake talk. That’s EXACTLY what I needed to hear. I know that week will be super busy and I won’t have much time to check in. So I think I shall print out what you just wrote and carry it in my purse until the time hits. I think you are right. The wedding should NOT be all about eating or not eating cake. If I’m as strong then as now, it won’t be an issue. I’ve just GOT to be prepared and take a bunch of my own food over there for that whole week. Lucky for me, SIL and BIL are so supportive and want to make sure there’s the right stuff for me to eat. I am really hoping they will take on this way of eating. I know right now, they can’t even think in SB terms. But hopefully, they will one day see the benefits of healthy eating and eliminating all the sugar. SAS---Good to hear you back on and GREAT to hear about your big loss. I have lost 15 since January, so you are still ahead of me. (Even though I know we’re not keeping score or competing.) Keep up the good work. If you are still going to the gym two times a day, you will keep dropping. AMSER---Wooooohooooooooooo on the BIG win. That is fantastic. You must have been jumping with joy. Been meaning to ask you . . . do you change tires and do things in the “pit” that we see happening on tv. If so, you go GIRL!!!! Glad to hear that you did a 100% day today. That’s great!!! Sometimes that’s all you need is one good day to get you going for a lot more good days. I wouldn’t push the TM thing until you know your body is over the sickies. Take care. BTW . . . I responded to your email on Friday. Didn’t you get it? VIV---Got your email. Will respond soon. Glad to see your post. You know you are in my thoughts. I’m looking for a good joke to send you, but am coming up dry. KAREN---I am right there with you on TOM. Sometimes I think I could eat the bark off a tree I am so hungry!!! Last week I realized I was doing so VERY dumb things . . . like eating things (Triscuits mainly) right out of the carton. I finally had to tell myself to STOP and do the portion thing. I was also taking way too many triscuits for lunch. Kind of like NOT counting and filling a baggie. I found this cute little plastic container that will ONLY hold 7 triscuits (1 serving) and that’s what I use now to keep myself in line. So I am crossing my fingers for you in hopes that you have a really great WIW. Let’s kick TOM to the curb and have a big fat loss!!! Okay??? SPARKLE----Congrats, kudos and well done on the big loss!!! That is so wonderful. Yes, let’s all raise a glass in toast to green tea over the evil diet coke. I see a big difference when I get my green tea in every morning. I am really believing the whole metabolism theory. Good going! ICESKATE---It was good to see your post. I’m sorry you are going through such a tough time. I had a couple of years where I had stupid yeast infections one after another. I got so sick of going to the dr for my usual vagistat and a prescription of dyflucan. They always came back. I think mine were from my birth control bills. I’m sure you have already been told this, but I was told to eat yogurt every day and take acidophilus pills inthe morning. That seemed to help for awhile. Then I think my doctor put me on a different pill and they’ve really never come back. Mine were annoying, but didn’t ever make me so sick I couldn’t function. One of my girlfirends had them so bad that she would frequently have to miss work. She couldn’t sleep because of them. I truly hope that you get a miracle and those stupid things go away for good. It must be hard to keep your chin up, but I’m commending you for getting on the board and sharing all this with us. You know we are all pulling for you. Hoping that you get better really soon!!!! FROG---Glad to hear you are well. I’m glad you checked in with us. Don’t forget to stop and smell the roses every now and then! CHERI---Sorry I missed you on IM. I would have loved a good chat with you. I must confess . . . sometimes I am logged on to IM and forget and leave my computer for hours at a time. So if this ever happens, please don’t take it personally. I am probably just out doing something else. I try to remember to put up a note, but that only happens very infrequently. How are you feeling? Up to walking yet??? Be sure not to push it and listen to what your body is trying to tell you. Well, that’s it for me for tonight. My Penguins are on tv and I’ve been doubleteaming the computer and the game. Wouldn’t you know the “bad guys” just scored to tie it up. Bummer. Looks like overtime and I have to see that part. Take care. Kim 185/171/139 January 2, 2001 |
Kim, I think you have a great attitude about weight. You know that it’s about a lifestyle (such an overused word) and not a number. My best friend and I were having a conversation on AIM today about the madness we go through with weighing...like I used to be able to weigh in shoes and clothes and record that weight, but now it’s undies or nothing or NOTHING! If you want to eavesdrop on some more weight madness:
What’s been going on with me Deb, I spent some time today browsing the Tips & Tools, Motivational and Food Information threads. Wonderful information! thanks so much for being the “motivating force” there and to all who posted. As for your kids, like I said earlier kids are real smart and subtlety is needed! More like guerilla tactics if you ask me. But it can be fun...more later. Iceskatefan, seems like this woe will help with the yeast infections but I don’t have any personal experience there. Does anyone else? Also maybe something acidic, like lemon juice, apple cider vinegar or unsweetened cranberry juice (tastes like liquor) might help. I found something called Hansen’s “natural” diet soda sweetened with Splenda in fruit flavors at Costco. Was all excited, but it had a chemical taste and I didn’t like it. Oh well...I just kicked my MAJOR Diet Coke habit and I’m quite exciting weaning myself from sweetened (and even iced) drinks altogether. Gardengirl, it’s easier to wean off cream by switching to tea if you don’t like the taste of black coffee. There are some quite exciting flavors of tea. I tried green tea and didn’t like it ages ago, so I started off with the green tea mixed with other flavors. Today I got brave and tried the plain green tea with one packet of Splenda, and it was quite good...I even found the sweetness a distraction. Beachfan and Cheri, thanks! As I said I’m still amazed over the results from dropping diet coke like a hot rock. Froggie, miss ya girl! But I definitely understand...self-control is a good thang. Ann, thanks. As long as you are going two steps forward and one step back, instead of vice versa, you’re doing fine! **** Started off the week right with a disciplined run. I didn’t even try to go too fast, since I didn’t exercise on the weekend, and I didn’t have enough time to let my breakfast settle. But still did a respectable 32:48 for three miles. I see reaching my goal of < 30 min by Friday, as long as I don’t skip days. I have posted before that I’m having major trouble concentrating at work. Well, today was/is really bad as I could barely stay in my seat. But I wanted to apply the same discipline to my work as I have to exercise. So I made a goal of finishing this particular stack of data entry (so boring) that I have to do quarterly, before I allowed myself to eat lunch. You ought to have seen me plugged into my music with headphones, shaking like an alcoholic going through detox. Just couldn’t sit still. But I made it! Now I’m doing the last stack and ahem, well, it’s kinda boring. ;) Will finish by the end of the day though. I feel like I’m nearing the end of a very difficult adjustment to sugar free eating and everything is falling into place. I see there are certain things I’m going to have to curtail or let go of until I reach my goal, and I’m at peace with that, because it’s not forever. I don’t mean never ever take a bite of these things, but generally keep them out of my way: Alcohol of any kind Ice cream, even sugar free Whole milk Cheese (limited) Diet soda of any kind Artificial sweeteners (limited) Red meat (very limited) Oh, I have a question. I came across a salt substitute called “Nu-Salt.” It is potassium chloride and contains no sodium, and about 500 mg of potassium. It takes salty but doesn’t seem to do the trick when cooked. I noticed on the label it says that people with heart trouble should be careful with it. My question is, is salt substitute really any better for you than salt? Is there one kind that is better than another? I just read Debbie’s post about the stuff that pours when it rains, and was amazed to find that it’s processed with sugar and contains other poisons. What a shock! That stuff is going out the window! I have tried sea salt and find the taste to be objectionable. So I’m searching for alternatives. We have something called Hawaiian rock salt here that might not be processed like ordinary table salt. Tonight is my OA meeting. I still haven’t had time to rally members with phone calls but there is another thing that bothers me about OA, although the 12 steps have helped me GREATLY. That is, every time I feel good about the organization, some “old-timer” gets upset because I’ve broken one or another “rule.” I was really upset about something that happened last week but talked to my sponsor and got good perspective on it. So this is another storm that I am riding out, knowing that 99% of success is showing up. Lotsa love, Chris 164/156/130 3/26/01 http://www.millan.net/anims/giffar/women.gif |
Hello
Good Eveining to all
I figured it was time to check back in and not just read and run. I have been reading all the posts and I am amazed on how many poeple are here now. Things here are going well, I guess. I have just finished two very busy weeks at work, plus some very stressful and mentally draining at work. If only people can mind their own business. But I think I have gotten things put back in perspective and I am ready to get busy worring about me and my wiehgt loss again. After all that is all that really matter- that I am doind this for me. Will, I wish each and everyone of you a very happy and healthy Tuesday. Laurie 350/294/170 Sb since 10/27/00 Port Charlotte, Fl |
Quilter - Please don't take offense, but I just had to tell you that I had a great chuckle from your response to Iceskate where you said that you thought your yeast infections were from your birth control "bills" (I know you mean "pills). I guess I have a really twisted sense of humor, but that typo just tickled my funnybone. Thanks!
You are sounding so positive and committed lately - keep on being a motivational cheerleader for me! Karen |
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