Hey Andrea,
Sorry my bf has been attached to the computer for the last two days. If you let your sister drive you to eat, she wins. this gives her power over you. dont do it. That was my downfall for the last three years, its hard to control yourself, just think of showing her what you can accomplish. Its like empowering if you take control over it.
Anyway I am doing well with my points, though i am stressed about my lack of job. I have two interviews this week, tomorrow and thursday, hopefully something good will come to me. Call me if you need to vent about your sister...
Tara
hey tara!
thanks so much! im like a zombie ewhich hasnt helped things either cuz its been late nights and early days! they say there is a connection bt food and lack of sleep.....now i see why! lol.
ah such a viciouis cycle to break! but if nuttin else itll be broken when she goes cuz im goin bk to my class 1 week from sat. and i intend to stay there!! plus i bought all new h20 workout stuff and have had an offer for a free routine by a aerobics teacher at my gym so im just waiting for him to email me his july schedule which he said would be changing from his june one.
It's no secret that boosting your fiber intake can help you drop pounds. And while diets that banish carbs and glorify protein continue to gain notoriety, the research tells a different story. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association found that the main difference between "normal-weight" adults and their overweight counterparts was the amount of fiber they consumed.
Although the two groups reported similar intakes of sugar, bread, dairy products and vegetables, the normal-weight subjects consumed a whopping 33 percent more dietary fiber and 43 percent more complex carbohydrates each day (per 1,000 calories) than those who were overweight or obese. Why is fiber such a key player in the battle of the bulge?
It Swells in Your Belly and Fills You Up. "Fiber slows digestion and adds bulk to the diet," says Milton Stokes, M.P.H., R.D., owner of One Source Nutrition, LLC, a private nutrition practice based in Southern Connecticut. "When you feel fuller longer, you're apt to snack and nibble less."
It's Low in Calories. Foods that are high in fiber are generally low in fat and calories. Cup for cup, a fiber-rich food will have much fewer calories than its low-fiber counterparts. A cup of apple juice weighs in at 117 calories and 0 grams of fiber while an apple (with skin) comes in at 74 calories and 3.4 grams of fiber. And since the body can't break down fiber, it runs right through your digestive tract -- instead of landing on your hips.
It Keeps Blood-Sugar Levels in Check. "Fiber helps stabilize blood sugar levels, preventing the erratic peaks and valleys that can send you on a stampede to the fridge," says Stokes. Keeping blood sugar on an even keel can also help reduce the risk of diabetes.
It Promotes Overall Health. Fiber also improves gastrointestinal health. Most fiber-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains have a healthy dose of disease-fighting antioxidants to boot.
holy chite tara are you ok?????? im so sorry! im still recovering from my small spill a few nights ago. my back and neck really took a beating i think mosdtly cuz im in bad shape to start w these days. i know i def have to make a change! d day is coming in about a week. i cant believe how much money i spent on aquatic equipment!
Beach bonfire or backyard cookout, refreshing cocktails are bound to be part of the festivities in the summer. But if you're not careful, those fruity libations could add up to thousands of hidden calories. "Cocktails don't fill you up like food," explains Tara Gidus, M.S., R.D., of the American Dietetic Association. "If you start at noon, it's very easy to finish off the day with way too many drinks, particularly since women should only have one drink a day and men, two."
Five Drinks to Avoid
Daiquiri: With 4 ounces of mix and 1 ounce of liquor, a daiquiri weighs in at 305 calories -- almost all sugar! "A lot of these drinks are served in very large quantities (12 to 16 ounces)," says Gidus. Your 300-calorie drink can boast up to 800 calories.
Long Island Iced Tea: Using TGIFriday's mixer and a 12-ounce serving adds 520 calories to your daily intake.
Pina Colada: A 5-ounce glass nets 245 calories. Super-size it to 10 ounces and it's 490 calories.
Mixers: Just 1.5 ounces of 80-proof spirits is 65 calories. Add 6 ounces of calorie-laden soda or syrups and you're well over the calorie count for a "light" drink.
Bartles & James Wine Cooler: This seemingly harmless sparkling concoction sports 230 calories per 12-ounce bottle. Not slimming.
Five Drinks to Try
Mimosa (1:1 champagne and orange juice): At 130 calories, this traditional morning libation won't wreak havoc on your waistline. "And you'll get 100 percent of your vitamin C requirement from the orange juice," says Gidus.
Wine Spritzer: With 3 ounces of wine and 3 ounces of club soda, wine spritzers top out at about 60 calories and zero grams of fat.
Sangria: The combination of wine, fruit juice, club soda and fresh fruit makes for a low-cal, refreshing drink, about 80 calories.
Bloody Mary: A standard-size cocktail adds up to about 120 calories and you get a serving of vegetables to boot.
Wine: The typical 5-ounce glass weighs in at 125 calories. Opt for red and you'll get a healthy dose of disease-fighting chemicals called flavonols, too.
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I dont know what happened to losin' have you gotten any pms from her?
I am ok, I look awful, my bottom lip is huge and there is a red mark just under my lip. the tooth went thru the lip, so I bet it will take a while to heal. Hopefully it wont be swollen on thrusday, I have another interview.
I have earned another prize, I am banking it until I get a job, then I will get my prizes. Also I am down to 201.7 I can feel one-derland right around the corner.
How are you doing? How did you fall?
tara
that sounds aweful im so sorry! gl on your other interview....wtg on the prize!! cmon wonderland!!!
im ok i slipped the other night at the carryout of the icecream parlor. im better now. my allergies are killin me tho and sis is drivin me nuts and now i have the brace situation again bc im sick of this bull dinky stuff hes giving me. i admitted my mistake&i shouldnt have to suffer bc he wont admit his. i contactedanother vendor they want me to come in for eval. im in for the 10th but i may go tomm bc sis wont be here but im pondering it at the moment bc i dont know that sooner will do me any good. i emailed them askin bout what u told me about do they offer special programs financially so we will see when i go there just dunno what 2 do bc mom said the idiot already called to say theyre cut dn.....big freaking whoop he didnt do anything to chnge the bigger prob so im dne goin bk n forth. ive a feelin the new guy has a heart bc he owns his facility and i was there in nov. man i shoulda waited out the rx situation cuz then i wouldnt be in this mess.
i pmed losin awhile ago n got nuthin....
mornin tara how ya doin? oim ok but man im sleep deprived! i hgave a 415 appt i decided to go bc i was able to have both primary care and ortho care fax over rx's for braces. i didnt wanna wait bc it takes 2 weeks to make braces so this way he can cast me today and then start on em 1 week from monday so i should have em end of july/beginning aug.
I'm here and all is okay I was up spending some time with my family. It ended up being a LOT longer then I had planned to stay. Feels great to be in my own home. I almost kissed the floor when I walked in. I gained some major pounds being away .............How are you two doing? I'm going to need you two to be tough with me I HAVE TO GET BACK ON TRACK LIKE YESTERDAY LOL
I'm going to hit the hay ......Missed you two <3
Hey Andrea, why are they casting you????
Losin', Great to have you back, we missed you. Now get off the couch and get movin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
I have another interview today and I am hopeful. I am going nuts I hate knowing I have no money coming in, talk about stress. I am doing well on teh diet though, down to 201.3 today!!!!!!!!! I can taste one-derland!!!!
Tara
we missed you!!!! glad you got to be w family and YES family will do that to ya.... im goin thryu the same thiong. ive been packing on lots and my eating has been not only really really really bad but erratic therer are days when i go hrs w/o eating and skipping meals and then days where i b'ging on end all day its terrible. not lookin fwd to family photo on sat
i going bk to ww on 7-8 thgey should be gone by then. i have tons of work to do! get those meds in young lady like yest!!!
we can kick start each other ok?
tara: (((( )))) good luck today! we are going to chinese buffet tonight. im sure i wont eat i hate chinese biut i had pbj this mornin and ill eat a late lunch n i think ill bring home a friend-z on the way hme bc we gonna be right there.
