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Hello Ladies,
Just a quick post. Things are very busy at work, one of my coworkers is on vacation this week, so i'm having to cover two desk. It's makes the day go by so fast but at the same time, you can't seem to get anything done cause the phone keeps ringing. We'll I didn't make it though my first day on South Beach Diet, but today is a new day and i'm trying again. Hope everyone is having a great ST. PATRICK'S DAY! |
Hi Patty,
Way to go Patty. I know you will get back on program very soon. Tonight is my weigh-in at WW. For lunch today I had two hard-boiled eggs, a tangelo and 7 chocolate cat cookies which count as 1 pt and are low in fat. I did also have a diet coke. I will let you know the results. I was taking some Omega 3 supplements and I stopped taking them a week ago because I thought perhaps it had some bearing on my not losing weight as I have done before on WW. Take care Patty and don't give up!! Anita |
Quote:"I was taking some Omega 3 supplements and I stopped taking them a week ago because I thought perhaps it had some bearing on my not losing weight as I have done before on WW. "
WOW, I take these supplements, I wasn't aware that they could slow down loss? this is very interesting, is it because they're "fatty" acids? I have so much to learn! |
RE: Absolutely, positively optimistic...!!! And you?
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Guess what? Well... our school system reformatted our email system, and as of now I can get to this site there! Now... I am not saying I really have time to read and/or correspond there, but it thrills me to know if I have a moment I can log on and get some positive reinforcement. It has been a strange week at school. Last week 9 students were piled into an SUV that crashed into a tree killing one, and seriously injuring many. One of them is in my first hour class - the students have been torn up. Early today I received word a former student had committed suicide late yesterday or early today. He was living in Florida with his mother - and oddly I said hello to him via a cell telephone conversation just yesterday afternoon he was having with one of my students he was very close to. She had no idea this was coming, it was completely out of left field. So as I said, strange, sad week. One more day. |
Hello Chicks~~
Been very busy with company visiting. DH's sister just left this aft. for home. She drove our truck down and got to sight-see for about 3 1/2 days. Fly back and get home by midnite tonite. Busy week. She saw alot and this was the first time she saw her mom's new house. It is still pretty hot here. i'm sure it got well into the 90's again. We did not get our walk in this morn, but we took his sister to the big "marketplace" AKA flea market!, and she bought some gifts for people back home. So i think we walked alot from 7:30 till about 11. But of course that is not a good fast pace like normal exercise walking, but i guess it counts a bit! Now to get back to reality. ~~Halgal~~ sorry to hear about all the sad things happening to students you know. That must be very hard. Sending :angel: :angel: 's to you. NIce that right now you can read the 3fc boards at work...maybe they will leave it alone for awhile. At least you can read and catch up if not post. Yes,Friday tomorrow. Rest up and give Rocky a big hug from me! SIL really missed her dog while she was here. He is a mix that she got from the humane society. Simon is his name. He has come a long way from when she took him in. He is a silly dog, but now is coming into his own. Talk to you all soon... :wave: :grouphug: thinlizzie |
Hello Ladies,
Nita - thanks for the encourating words. I'm still not quite on SBD, but everyday i'm trying. It just seems like all these obstacles come up (mainly stress from work) & I need to learn to get passed them without turning to food as a comfort. Still working on that one, but the good thing is I know that it's happening. What I would really like to do is buy a small refrigerator & keep in my office that way I could fill it with the things I need. Hal - So sorry to hear about the kids death & then the about the former student. I know that is really hard for the students, hopefully you all had plenty of counselors on hand. Thin - That is great that you all were able to take you SIL around town. Our temp is suppose to be in the 80's today, and then back in the 60's tomorrow. We'll like I said still trying to get back on SBD, I'm going to clean house today, maybe take in a movie & just relax.........(wish I could have some ice cream but I gave that up for lent).... Hope everyone is having a great day... |
good evening
Good evening, all
Hal--that is so sad about the deaths. 1day--I think SBD is very good, but it sounds as tho it's not working for you this time. Maybe you should try something different. I didn't get to WI this week, but I think I am doing OK. I feel less desire to stuff myself at night--don't know if it's the yoga or the meditation. But I need to weigh in to stay honest. Good night, all. |
RE: Sunday morning...
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Good Sunday Morning Everyone! I hope this finds everyone enjoying the 2nd day of Spring. Yesterday our temperatures hit 72 degrees. Today we will only make it to the lower 40's and the lows will be in the 20's tonight. I do recall snow in April here in Kentucky, but it is rare. I went to a wedding yesterday for a teacher friend I met taking classes with last year. She teaches in my county and married another teacher from her building. We are still in classes together so I got to hear all about the planning step by step, and it was absolutely beautiful. She had a chocolate fountain at the reception, along with a sit down dinner. The 'white' chocolate fountain was toooo good. I only went for one serving but trust me I watched and watched and talked and talked to myself. I had a large wooden screwer with pineapple, banana, and a strawberry, a pretzel and a biscotti (1/2) all dipped in the wonder confection. The dinner was a baked to perfection chicken breast, steamed veggies and brown rice (she has been listening to me about whole grains!) Anyway... it was stunning. They will teach this week, take care of loose ends and leave on their honeymoon cruise next weekend. I see Dr. Phil's finale of the weight loss group will be on television tomorrow. I thought he said the was a year long group? I honestly would have prefered he kept it that way. A few are close to getting to their goals, and as we all know maintaining the loss is more of a battle most often than the actual loss. Anyway... I'll be taping this show for sure. Mooz: How was you art show? Did anyone purchase your paintings? If you have some time, you should post a few pics of our new work for us. I always enjoy seeing them. Nita: How did your weigh in go? I honestly do not believe taking the omega supplements will effect your weight loss - unless you are taking many more than the daily recommended dose. The research on these fatty acids is solid on heart and cardic health. It is difficult to get the needed amounts without over eating calories. I take them, just based upon the reseach. The food guide pyramid will be revised next year, and the rough draft copy had a daily multiple vitamin supplement on it! Did you revceive or read 'Passing For Thin'. I really enjoyed the article in Oprah's magazine on this girl. I saw her on The Today Show and was less impressed - but I don't think she has make up artists or coaches assisting her on speaking. The article went right through my heart - I can empathize so very much. Too much. Thin: Rocky loves, loves, loves his 20 foot walking/training lead. I am not sure who is training who, but the walking is great for each of us. He wakes up in the moring ready to rumble... I can only wish. He is the best. Good to hear your enjoying the warmer weather and your family. CatLover: What good book did you read? My bookclub just finished 'The Two Faces of Islam'. I don't know who recommended this book, but it was not enjoyable. I read the first part and sold my copy to another member who agrees it was awful. It is a history is Islamic policies and such. Strange names that mean nothing in the ever chaning world of the middle east. Not impressed. I am ready for a 'good' book. I'm heading into Sams this afternoon and they offer good books at great prices. OneDay: Good idea on purchasing a small refrigerator for your office space. You will find you will save $$$$ and it will be easier to stay OP. You will not regret this. Do you know, last year our superintendent announced all teachers must remove their refrigerators from their classrooms due to electrical expenses? Yup. No one did - he did not push it. We get 25 minutes for lunch. My day begins at 7:30A with side door duty. I teach 4 different classes - back to back and my FIRST break of the day is at 12:45P for a whopping 25 minutes. I then teach one more class and have a 50 minute planning period. Many times I have to wait until 2:30 (plan) to eat because students stay in my room for assistance during lunch (almost daily). I try to eat sometimes while they are there, but I am a slow eater, and 25 minutes flies by when you are helping students and trying to eat too. Wild, huh? Anyway... since I am a Family and Consumer Science teacher I do have the benefit of refrigerators in my food lab and can bring foods in that are ready to each. It is a nice convenience. How is your foot? Hello to anyone I have missed! Good to hear Michellez may return to us! :flow2: :flow1: :dancer: :flow2: :flow1: :dancer: :flow2: :flow1: :dancer: :flow2: |
10 Steps To a Healthy Body
Good Afternoon chickies. I am just home from work and as the sun is shining I should be going for a walk but I never seem to have the motivation on the days I am working. I will hopefully get tonight with a friend. Yesterday was Mother's Day and I indulged in some beautiful home made chocolates and enjoyed every bit of them! ;) I have still not lost anymore weight :( maybe my body wants to stay where it is ...... 5 foot 6 inches and weighing 158 pounds! I would like to be about 140 pounds but then maybe that would be too much to hope for. Maybe if I was 140 I would look gaunt! Anyway I will try and keep up the healthy eating after Lent is over as I feel so much better for not eating all the sweet foods. Better go do some tidying up ............ 10 Steps to a Healthy Body Susan Burke and the eDiets Team Can you really become healthier in just 10 steps? Yes, you CAN! These 10 tips will help you boost your vitality , look better, lose weight and feel great! 1. Strive to reach a healthy weight. A healthy weight is not one magic number that suits everyone. Your healthy weight will be within a range and depends on your height and your body type. Being at a healthy weight means that you will be at a much lower risk of diseases associated with obesity such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. 2. Make time for activity - every day. The best predictor of permanent weight loss (and longevity) is exercise... so Get Moving! You don’t need to plough up and down the pool, run for miles every day, or even join a gym - you just need to get moving for at least 20 minutes each day. Take a walk at lunch time or after your evening meal. Put on the radio and dance around your kitchen or join in the games with your children! It all counts as long as your heart rate is raised and you’re slightly out of breath when you’re finished. 3. Choose foods that are high in fibre. When you have a choice in the matter, choose high-fibre foods. Choose a piece of whole fruit over juice, choose wholegrain bread instead of white and choose high-fibre breakfast cereal instead of refined, sugary cereal. High-fibre foods are bulkier and fill you up better, for longer. They also take longer to digest and cause a slower, more gradual rise in blood sugar than refined foods. It’s the rapid increase in blood sugars (a sugar ‘high’) and the following ‘lows’ that make us crave more sweet foods. So break that cycle and make high-fibre a habit...it'll pay off in BIG ways! 4. Choose healthier fats. You do need a certain amount of fat in your diet everyday. Providing fat-soluble vitamins, the manufacture of hormones and proper nerve functioning are just a few of the many functions of fat in the body. But you don’t need to eat doughnuts all day to get your daily fat requirements! Fat contains more than double the calories of protein and carbohydrates, so choose wisely and well - not all fat is equal! Unsaturated fats are ‘good’ fats that are beneficial to the body but diets higher in saturated fat and trans fat (hydrogenated oils found in margarine, biscuits, cakes and fried fast food, among others) are associated with an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. So avoid fried foods, especially fast food or restaurant-fried foods (these are often even higher in trans fats then the homemade version) and cut down on foods which have hydrogenated oil as one of the first ingredients on its label. Instead, get your fat from sunflower and vegetable oil, oily fish, nuts and seeds. 5. Balance your diet. Never exclude any one nutrient in favour of another. All foods fit into a healthy diet . It’s the portion size and preparation method that count. Variety is the spice of life! Don’t eat the same foods every day, day in, day out. Try different fruits and vegetables. Make each week a new opportunity to taste a fruit that you’ve never tried before, or one that you haven’t had in a long time. Our supermarkets now offer a huge variety of different and exotic fruits and vegetables. Try a star fruit, a persimmon or a mango; some of these fruits are powerful packages of nutrition. 6. Eat LOTS of fruit and veg! Fruit and vegetables are the number one food when it comes to nutrition. Filling, low in calories, next to no fat, and packed with vitamins, fibre and anti-oxidants, make that 5-a-day a minimum, not a maximum! 7. Choose refreshing drinks, not liquid sugar! Fizzy and bottled drinks often contain large amounts of sugar – one can of Coca-cola contains around 7 teaspoons of sugar! Can you image having a cup of coffee and adding 7 spoonfuls of sugar to it? Remember: sugar comes in many disguises. Brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, molasses, corn syrup, high-fructose corn syrup, fruit juice concentrate, glucose, sucrose, fructose, levulose, dextrose, maltose, lactose, dextrin, invert sugar, mammitol, sorbitol and xylitol... They are all sugar and all provide nothing but calories. 8. Choose and prepare foods with less salt. Choose ‘no-added salt’ versions of foods such as tinned foods and breakfast cereals. Use herbs and spices instead of salt in your cooking and try not to reach automatically for the salt on the table. 9. If you drink alcohol, be sensible. Alcohol provides 7 calories per gram (carbs and protein provide 4 cals per gram, fat provides 9 cals per gram). Up to 2 drinks per day can have health benefits but exceed this and you can be setting yourself up for trouble with lots of extra calories, weakened willpower and increased risk of illness. 10. Prepare to succeed! When you’re trying to change behaviour, the best advice is to have all the ammunition you need to make change as easy as possible. Make the most of the nutrition and fitness advice we have to offer, spring clean the contents as well as the cupboards and know your goals. Go on, you can do it!! |
Mornin' Chicks~~
Still going to be in the high 90's here in the valleyl. Wow, this has been hard to adapt to. And after so many hot days in a row, it doesn't cool off much in this metal box we live in! so it's hard to get a good nights sleep. :dunno: then you feel more sluggish each day. I am really looking forward to Tues thru the weekend when it is supposed to cool slowly into the 80s and maybe only 78 by Sat. I leave the cold temps and then i complain when it's too hot! :lol: I am not happy too often i guess! We went to see Starksy and Hutch in the cool air conditioned theater yesterday. :corn: Silly spoofy movie, but DH and i both enjoy that stuff. Good music from the 70s too, and those cool cars they had in it. Plus i just LOVE that Owen Wilson :dizzy: Him and his crooked nose. ~~~MOOZ~~Thanks for the 10 healthy steps. i do believe we might have to stick with the weight our body stays at. And just keep eating healthier and moving more. If it comes down futher then it is meant to be. I know i cannot do the hard workouts as my knees will act up, so just knowing i can walk and swim and try to burn off extra by parking further away and those little things they always suggest we do. You sound so busy and for your height, you might be in a good weight area. I still HAVE to get down at least 15# for only being 5' 2" tall. And it is not happening with the food around here. Esp. when we go to things with his mom. They really overdo the food when they have these 'cul-de-sac' parties for every reason. Mostly for birthdays, but they also have them when they have a community yard sale! And other silly reasons. Yesterday we ate very healthy i think. We had our bigger meal early in the day. I took out some chicken breast and seasoned them slightly and just a touch of bread crumbs on top of the olive oil. I bought this real neat fry pan at the community sale. I've always wanted one like this...it has those ridges to make the "grill marks" on food. And it also keeps it above the fats too. Anyhoo, i put the chicken on and got that most of the way done. Added a bunch of fresh asparagus spears, and stir fried it for a bit. Then found a cover to steam it and added a few chopped almonds. Also microwaved one sweet potato that DH & I shared. VERY TASTY and nearly perfect Atkins food. Those few bread crumbs would be the only carb in there. Then we only had (movie) popcorn for our supper. So all in all i guess it evened out. Well, now that i got everyone hungry :hun: We'd better all focus on moving more today!! ~~HALGAL~~good to hear from you this weekend. Your temps in Kentucky right now sound PERFECT~ hope you are getting out and enjoying it as much as you (and Rocky!) can. Keep on walking that doggy. He must be very happy when you can take him outside. Esp. with spring springing! That wedding sounded awesome. They keep the chocolate melted then? for the fountain thing? i've never seen that so i'm not sure what it was like. Wow, what some touches she had planned into her day. Now all of our family is done visiting. Only one daughter of DH;s step dad is coming in today(to the MIL's). We have met her once before, so it will be nice to see her after so much time--and try to actually get to 'know' her. I don't think she was at MIL's wedding, but we met her sometime after that. Well chicks, i will end here and get moving on things like getting my walk done! :grouphug: :wave: thinlizzie |
RE: This is ME today... Goofing off...!!!
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Happy Goof Off Day Everyone! I just took a peek and found this hysterical. Today (according to whom I have NO idea) is National Goof Off Day. That is exactly what I am doing today. I call it a mental health day. I called my traditional sub last week and planned this day in advance. After the week I had with all the saddness and attempting to comfort my students - time for me. I don't think I mentioned but the young lady that was so close to the young man that committed suicide remained in my classroom 90% of the day Friday crying and occassionally sleeping. She would go to her classes, sit there and cry and ask to come to my room - and was dismissed to my room. Trust me, I am very, very, very happy that she felt comfortable with me -but by day's end I was emotionally whipped. It is so difficult to watch young people suffer and experience life's pain. I did call into our counseling department both the Thursday prior to this (anticipating when/if she returned to school she could use psychological assistance) I called the office a second time Friday morning and got no response until the last hour of Friday - and only after several other teachers had called the counselor that day. Who knows, you just really have to park infront of some folks to get attention. Now... I did not make it to Sam's yesterday so I believe I'll go later today. I am catching up on laundry and house cleaning that working 11 hours a day, 5 days a week do not allow for. Thin: Yes, you are correct, our weather is really, really nice. I am enjoying it. Spring is one of my favorite times of the year. I love the fresh blooms on all of the spring flowers. Love daffodils. Mooz: Art show, how did it go? Thanks for the dieting tips. I always appreciate all the input you offer to this thread. Don't forget to watch the Dr. Phil finale weight loss show today ! Happy Goof Off Day. Years ago, I would have never - how things change! :devil: :flow2: :flow1: :dancer: :flow2: :flow1: :dancer: :flow2: :flow1: :dancer: :flow2: |
Hi HalGal,
I don't believe this is the end of the Weight Loss Challenge--I believe it is going to feature four people maybe not from his group who took his challenge at home. I could be wrong. I do believe, however, the original group is going to be one year long. We'll see tonight. I did lost 2.8 lbs. this past Thursday and all of a sudden I believe I am back on track. I was taking 1,000 mg. of Omega 3 and perhaps after I get this weight off I will start it again. I did, however, add Vit. E to my program. You sound like such a "wonderful" teacher to have tried to help the girl who was so very sad and emotional about her loss. You most definitely deserve the Goof Off Day! I have to agree with THIN it is way too hot in Phoenix, and it is supposed to be spring. I had to have my treadmill repaired because I evidently used it too much. It is fixed and I am back to working out even with the heat. I injured my left arm cutting a small piece of grass with a push mower, but I am still going to try and bowl today. I happen to bowl left-handed. As we get older something is always happening. Take care ladies and I will post again soon! Anita |
Mornin Ladies~~ Just a quick post to say HI and bump us up to the first page again!
Still supposed to be hot here and GRADUALLY go down to the 80's and then finally back to the 70's. That will be nice. We have to have our taxes done today. I was worried we couldn't get in with it getting close to April now. It will be nice once it's all submitted ...haven't a clue if we get anything back, as this is the first year w/some wages and some pension. Next year it will be all pension i guess. Maybe i can learn how to do it myself then. I always used to, but we only filed short form for many many years. WAY TO GO NITA~~ 2.8# is wonderful numbers to lose! YGG :dance: And to wear out some parts on your treadmill...you must really be using it, just like DR. Phil says to do. Proud of you! I did get to watch his show last night, and see how good the 4 did in 'booty camp'. Excellent results! I hope they can keep the new life changes as they say they will. I really do feel a bunch of 'mini' meals would work better for me, but so far i just cannot seem to make the changes happen. And i think it would be good for DH too. ~~HALGAL~~I also agree...you deserve goof off day. Hope you got to feeling alot better from taking that day off. All our teachers should get them! It is most times a thankless job, but i appreciate all of them who can do such good jobs w/kids! YGG Got to go now, will try to check in later on...:wave: :grouphug: thinlizzie |
Good evening chickies - just a very quick call. I have just come back from the Craft Shop that is running the Art Exhibition and one of my paintings has sold. It is just a quick one that I did on stretched canvas with no frame. I did not have a high price on it - £30 - but I am over the moon that one of my paintings has sold.
It is a beautiful evening here so I hope to get walking soon. |
Way to go MOOZ~~ nice to know that you are making some sales for your paintings. YGG~~~:dance:
I like the avatar of yourself too--very cool~ :wave: thinlizzie |
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