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Yeah, not sure when my morning is anymore.
![]() I had the goal a month ago of losing 10 lbs by the end of the year and I'm half way there. I have about 4-5 to go. Happy Friday everybody. Enjoy the weekend! |
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I know it can be hard, ruff, but try not to come home, eat and then go right to bed. That's not good for the body.
If you eat around 8pm and then not again until 2 or so, as long as you have time for it, I'd eat a complete meal. That's at least 6 hours difference and your body will need it, especially with you being so active during those hours. I used to work graveyards all the time and, as you and Zimmeh have learned, hospitality schedules can be crazy. I was afraid of being laid off, so I made myself indispensible to my hotel by being able to work all 3 shifts and more times than not, they took advantage of that with weird scheduling. I also found it difficult to figure out the best way to eat and give myself good fuel. But I did learn that eating right before going to bed, while it helped me to fall asleep faster, just added to my waistline cuz all that food doesn't have time to process and burn off. |
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just a reminder to those of us who love artificial sweeteners.
It's a trick, it's a gimmick. Tests prove that people gain weight using them. Reason is, the tongue sends a message to the pancreas when we taste something sweet, to say *hey go ahead and release that insulin*. Only we don't take in sugar, we take in something else and the pancreas is doing it's thing and releasing the insulin. SO then you have all this insulin and no sugar to balance it. The body knows what to do with sugar, it does not know what to do with artificial sugar, it's foreign and sometimes a chemical. Have the coke if you like, the diet coke is counterproductive! i went into serious withdrawal after giving up my diet coke, i liked it! Now i couldn't drink one if i tried. But now and then i do treat myself to a taste of real coke. |
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Artificial sweeteners just make you want to eat more! They have no useful energy in them whatsoever.
Global Healing Center says this on eliminating toxins from artificial sweeteners: •Check your food labels at home and throw out everything that has on its label: Aspartame, Acesulfame Potassium (K), Saccharin or Sucralose Equal®, NutraSweet® or Splenda® •Use natural sweeteners like agave nectar, xylitol, stevia or raw honey. •Avoid products that are labeled "low calorie," "diet," "sugar free," or "no sugar added" since they all likely contain sugar additives. •Drink purified water instead of diet drinks. Do NOT drink tap water! Also here are the most common sources of sugar found on food labels: Brown sugar Corn sweetener Corn syrup Dextrose Fructose Fruit-juice concentrate Glucose High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) Honey Invert sugar Lactose Maltose Malt syrup Molasses Raw sugar Sucrose Syrup |
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We were horrified to read that some of the Kcups use Sucralose.
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I was about to grab one of my babes fiber one bars to snack on and I look at ingredients.. guess what? !
Fructose Maltose Malt Syrup to name a few.. sheeeesh. ![]() I notice the ingredients on items a lot more these days. My snack bar right now is a slim fast bar, 100 calories. I have a pb one that tastes like a butterfinger and I have a choc one that tastes like a choc brownie. Some other ones I want to check into are the detour bar and a couple protein ones, nature valley and special k. anyone try these or do you eat them and which do you prefer? and does anyone drink anything like EAS, muscle milk, ensure or any other protein type powder? Right now I'm doing some of the body by visalus shakes but I'll possibly be looking into something similar to try. |
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I am finding it difficult to watch my food intake when traveling and spending time with all the grandkids. Haven't been near a scale to assess the damage. Still, I wouldn't change this time with them for anything. <insert grandma smiley here>
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Welcome to all those joining us and thanks for sharing your stories!
One day at a time is right. We all fail, we've all been there where you are with the addictions. As for sugar addiction the best I can say is if you are drinking 3 sodas a day try to go for 1 until eventually you are at none. Maybe try something else like OJ or Apple Juice. Make sure it's pure and not packed with all sugar. As for chocolate and candy cravings maybe try switching to the 100 calorie snacks. There is slim fast bars, brownies, ice cream, cookies, variety bars with just 100 calories. The thing there is to check the calories, fat, carbs, sugar and pick the best ones. Also, Like dee said just don't buy it! Plain, flat out, and simple. If it's not in your house, you won't eat it. Of course we all fail and end up eating some and that's ok. Don't beat yourself up over it though. Just continue on making better choices. If I crave a soda, I go ahead and have one same with chocolate or ice cream. I don't limit my cravings. Instead I portion control them. I wanted to pop this back up since it was a recent post by me about sugar and what to look for in ingredients in the products you buy. Try to stay away from these sugar products: Quote:
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my mantra when i am shopping
if i don't buy it i can't eat it! and i stay off the *carb* aisle. You know the one. |
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thought I'd share this recipe that easygoingfemme shared with me since I was asking about Quinoa and how to make it.
Cooking greens with Tahini Dressing and Quinoa • 1 bunch cooking greens (kale, collards, chard, spinach, or beet greens) Sauce ingredients • ľ c tahini (sesame paste) • 2 cloves garlic • 1 handful fresh cilantro • 1 tbsp maple syrup • 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce • Juice and zest of lemon • Ľ c water Quinoa • 2c dry quinoa • 4c water Steam your greens for just a couple of minutes, shock them by dousing them in cold water to stop the cooking process, and set them aside. Quinoa: Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh colander. Put 4c water and 2c quinoa in to a pot on the stovetop over medium high heat and cover with a lid. Bring to a boil and lower heat to simmer. Simmer about 12-15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa has a sprout shooting out of it. You can also make life easier by cooking your quinoa in a rice cooker. Measure, pour, and walk away. It will shut off when done. Sauce: Put all sauce ingredients, just put ˝ of the water for now into food processor or blender. Puree until creamy. Add more water slowly to obtain desired consistency. (Thickens in the fridge) . To serve: Put a scoop of quinoa on bottom of plate. Top that with greens and then pour on dressing. (good additions are steamed carrots, raw or steamed beets, parsnips, and other sweet vegetables) Also I noticed you mentioned mashed cauliflower dee. What texture is that like and what does it taste like? Do you add anthing to it for seasoning ? I heard it's good and an alternative to mash potatoes kind of. . Thanks in advance! |
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I just ran across an interesting article:
Four Strategies that Build Lasting Motivation (and How to Use Them to Achieve Your Goals) The title is pretty self-explanitory. Specifically, it talks about the differences between internal vs. external motivations and how they work. Based on my own experiences, I found this to be true, and not just for weight loss. Keep up the great work everyone! ![]() |
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i have one goal today: moderation. less butter on popcorn while watching holiday movies, and less dip and more veg. when i attack the veg tray.
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today is my weigh in day so i didn't want to stray from that while i have momentum.
down 1.5 after two weeks of plateau!!! total is....13.5 !!!!!!!! i only have a few more to go for goal!!! i must pat myself on the back, i baked lots of goodies and didn't have any! (i can't have just one is my problem) enjoy your day everyone!!! |
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Fell off the wagon in a major way this week!
After 9-10 months with no sweets, my daughter had a party last Saturday and someone brought a whipped cream and chocolate cake confection. I said: "can I have one bite?" to my daughter. Like I can ever eat one bite of a sweet anything. I then ate a whole one myself. Not a whole cake! I must clarify that. It was in a cupcake kind of wrapper but I wouldn't put it past me to eat a whole cake, if given half a chance. Have obsessed about it all week and gained three pounds on top of it all. (I followed up the cake-thing with three pieces of Sees candy as a chaser). Back on the wagon I go. I figure I will stop thinking about it in two weeks if my past record holds true.
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I think holding ourselves accountable is much different than beating up on ourselves for a slip up. The holidays are rough enough, so be gentle with yourselves.
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I am enjoying myself today, and then heading back to the gym tomorrow.
Tomorrow commences Operation LGN: Look Good Naked. It's not a diet; it's a butt and gutt reduction plan. |
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