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NYNY - Fred - Dec 10th
Yup, me too. A bowl of grape tomatoes is sitting on the windowsill, I am
frequently caught reaching into that bowl as I pass by. Joyce On Sat, 24 Jan 2004 21:27:15 GMT, "Lesanne" wrote: Hey I don't know if you guys have tried them, but I leave cherry tomatoes out in my kitchen. Tasty. "Fred" wrote in message .. . On Sat, 24 Jan 2004 13:32:50 -0600, Joyce wrote: On Fri, 23 Jan 2004 10:08:54 -0800, Fred wrote: On Fri, 23 Jan 2004 11:34:18 -0600, Joyce wrote: On Thu, 22 Jan 2004 06:28:50 -0800, Fred wrote: Maybe that's where I've been also? Even after the holidays were long over, those day to day last minute outings were keeping me off balance. This week, I haven't had a single one. It's been wonderful to be able to make better choices and actually plan all meals (and snacks) accordingly. Hub and I did go out for dinner Monday night, a huge meal but still well planned for. It is so much easier to work these things in when they happen OCCASSIONALLY instead of daily. That's so very true. When too many "events" happen in one week I feel it stresses the control mechanisms. No matter how well you choose, at some restaurants saucing is just going to go over the top. Also, frankly, I think that my points are tight enough that trying to cut down, say lunch, does not really work. I guess I do not like the "empty pit stomach" feeling at all. So I will not reduce lunch too much to accommodate a dinner. Altho, just now I got talked into a second dinner Sat night after the Friday night dinner before the opera. Originally, Sat was to be sushi but a 3rd party just ruled that out. I may have to rule it in with a strong suggestion that there are other things on the menu!!!! I was/am mentally prepared to have fun on Fri's dinner and DESSERT (G) Oh, well, as they say, LIFE happens. What happened to me ... one meal out is easy to choose that chicken, fish, whatever. By the third and fourth trip out, I am no longer interested in those same meals - want something different and just totally cave. My points are also low enough, is too hard to reduce breakfast or lunch much further without cutting one of them out totally. Sometimes breakfast does get skipped (today was one of those days) - sleep seemed so much more enticing. G If I try to reduce lunch too much, then I've found I can not make decent decisions at dinner. And I find I still must leave some points for the evening snack. It does get tough some days. I do not envy you your double whammy week-end meals. But as you say ... life happens. And it's only 2 out of 7 days, right? Yes, that is probably part of it, too. Temptations that "stray" from the normal simply broiled or roasted or dry-sauteed fish or chicken. Or desserts I will not see again for months. Leaving oneself famished leading up to dinner out is no way to help control that dinner out. As much as I hate to say it, there are just times that I get plain tired of broiled chicken and fish. And there are those weeks that I seem to crave it, go figure. Maybe my craving it earlier in the month was due to eating too many sweet treats over the holidays? Do those chocolates possibly kick in the urge for even more higher fat/calorie choices? I dunno, I only know that this week I was totally back on program and also didn't seem to have the chocolate cravings. Exactly. I hope they have a tempting fish dish tonight. I did chocolate and other crap yesterday like there was "no tomorrow." Well, I did venture out to lunch yesterday - routine visit to sonny boys favorite mexican place ... found out they changed menus, owners, etc. They did have a fish dish on the menu, which I tried and it was wonderful. I *think* it was light, but really have no way of knowing for sure - I ate about half of the huge portion (snapper with a tomato sauce). No desserts, but the chips and salsa always get me. G I've avoided the chocolate, but have a feeling another week or so and it will be screaming my name again. sigh Dinner was excellent. I had ahi tuna (almost sushi) with "boulebaise" (sp?) sauce. Which was clams and a vegetable ladden broth. Not much, if any oil floating on the surface. About a glass of wine. Salad was dressing on the side but the sweetpotato which I wrongly presumed was thinly sliced raw as actually shredded and fried but terrific. Braised fennel and ratatouie (more sp??) Dessert - Chai Creme Broule (sp) and steamed chocolate pudding cake - WOW!!!! Probably not terrible but it was a fun night out. so crack it up just that way. As you will see elsewhere - down an even two this week so I have my cushion reinflated but I was hoping to keep it there two weeks in a row for a change (G) My guess is that you will. Then again, it may also very well just be those normal maintenance flucuations. I still see no feasible way to have the exact same weight each and every week. My body doesn't know friday from wednesday, and it definitely does not like to cooperate on Fridays. G I've gotten better at accepting that but was hoping to strive closer to that elusive 155 and hold just above that. But maybe a realistic (I'm getting closer to accepting) 157-160 is going to be it. Yeah, it's easy for me to say ... right? My brain accepts and understands this, doesn't mean I'm thrilled when the results do show otherwise. And it still does scare me to see those numbers creep back up - fear of them not coming back down, fear that I will just *give up* on myself or get into the *it's only 1 pound* frame of mind. I said something a few weeks ago to my son, about putting on 3 pounds - he rolled his eyes and said *that's nothing, don't sweat it*. Well, yeah - kinda. But I had to explain to him that I'd much rather sweat it when it was only 3, cuz I know it's so much easier to allow it to become 5, then 10, then 15 ... Best I can keep myself in the mindset to continue tackling things immediately. I think you have it right. It could become very easy to pass off a "little" gain this week and another the next..... That's how I regained the last time - just ignored things. Altho, now I have much better knowledge of portions. Also, I guess I have better knowledge to try stopping the binges but it is not always working but probably working better than two years ago. More awareness. And when I do binge, somewhere is the thought that wait, I do not want to lose my fitness level which halts it earlier than days past. Ahhhh, that old awareness thing again? I know I splurged on some icecream last night - so pumped up the treadmill this morning. Awareness at it's best. And I finally seem to be getting my legs back from pre-christmas routine, sure don't want to lose that again. I *know* I can lose a few pounds, I don't know if I have the strength to again lose a high amount. I have done a lot of thinking the past few weeks, and realized that I am my worst enemy. If I conciously fill the house up with fruit, snacks are not an issue - I automatically grab fruit. If it isn't here, I grab the wrong things and in much higher quantities. I do think snacking or control of snacking is my major problem. A weekend guest who is diabetic mentioned 'environment' and that's important - not having the wrong stuff around. Snacking on tons of baby carrots would probably not be all that bad even if unchecked. Gummy bears, potato chips, cookies - PROBLEM (G) Joyce |
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NYNY - Fred - Dec 10th
I don't buy tomatoes much actually but it a good idea. I should eat
more of the baby carrots. Over the last number of years tomatoes have gotten blander and blander altho, cherry and now those grape size ones are more flavorful. The Miss Meringues are right by me now but I did do a 26 mile bike ride in 40F weather. On Sat, 24 Jan 2004 21:27:15 GMT, "Lesanne" wrote: Hey I don't know if you guys have tried them, but I leave cherry tomatoes out in my kitchen. Tasty. "Fred" wrote in message .. . On Sat, 24 Jan 2004 13:32:50 -0600, Joyce wrote: On Fri, 23 Jan 2004 10:08:54 -0800, Fred wrote: On Fri, 23 Jan 2004 11:34:18 -0600, Joyce wrote: On Thu, 22 Jan 2004 06:28:50 -0800, Fred wrote: Maybe that's where I've been also? Even after the holidays were long over, those day to day last minute outings were keeping me off balance. This week, I haven't had a single one. It's been wonderful to be able to make better choices and actually plan all meals (and snacks) accordingly. Hub and I did go out for dinner Monday night, a huge meal but still well planned for. It is so much easier to work these things in when they happen OCCASSIONALLY instead of daily. That's so very true. When too many "events" happen in one week I feel it stresses the control mechanisms. No matter how well you choose, at some restaurants saucing is just going to go over the top. Also, frankly, I think that my points are tight enough that trying to cut down, say lunch, does not really work. I guess I do not like the "empty pit stomach" feeling at all. So I will not reduce lunch too much to accommodate a dinner. Altho, just now I got talked into a second dinner Sat night after the Friday night dinner before the opera. Originally, Sat was to be sushi but a 3rd party just ruled that out. I may have to rule it in with a strong suggestion that there are other things on the menu!!!! I was/am mentally prepared to have fun on Fri's dinner and DESSERT (G) Oh, well, as they say, LIFE happens. What happened to me ... one meal out is easy to choose that chicken, fish, whatever. By the third and fourth trip out, I am no longer interested in those same meals - want something different and just totally cave. My points are also low enough, is too hard to reduce breakfast or lunch much further without cutting one of them out totally. Sometimes breakfast does get skipped (today was one of those days) - sleep seemed so much more enticing. G If I try to reduce lunch too much, then I've found I can not make decent decisions at dinner. And I find I still must leave some points for the evening snack. It does get tough some days. I do not envy you your double whammy week-end meals. But as you say ... life happens. And it's only 2 out of 7 days, right? Yes, that is probably part of it, too. Temptations that "stray" from the normal simply broiled or roasted or dry-sauteed fish or chicken. Or desserts I will not see again for months. Leaving oneself famished leading up to dinner out is no way to help control that dinner out. As much as I hate to say it, there are just times that I get plain tired of broiled chicken and fish. And there are those weeks that I seem to crave it, go figure. Maybe my craving it earlier in the month was due to eating too many sweet treats over the holidays? Do those chocolates possibly kick in the urge for even more higher fat/calorie choices? I dunno, I only know that this week I was totally back on program and also didn't seem to have the chocolate cravings. Exactly. I hope they have a tempting fish dish tonight. I did chocolate and other crap yesterday like there was "no tomorrow." Well, I did venture out to lunch yesterday - routine visit to sonny boys favorite mexican place ... found out they changed menus, owners, etc. They did have a fish dish on the menu, which I tried and it was wonderful. I *think* it was light, but really have no way of knowing for sure - I ate about half of the huge portion (snapper with a tomato sauce). No desserts, but the chips and salsa always get me. G I've avoided the chocolate, but have a feeling another week or so and it will be screaming my name again. sigh Dinner was excellent. I had ahi tuna (almost sushi) with "boulebaise" (sp?) sauce. Which was clams and a vegetable ladden broth. Not much, if any oil floating on the surface. About a glass of wine. Salad was dressing on the side but the sweetpotato which I wrongly presumed was thinly sliced raw as actually shredded and fried but terrific. Braised fennel and ratatouie (more sp??) Dessert - Chai Creme Broule (sp) and steamed chocolate pudding cake - WOW!!!! Probably not terrible but it was a fun night out. so crack it up just that way. As you will see elsewhere - down an even two this week so I have my cushion reinflated but I was hoping to keep it there two weeks in a row for a change (G) My guess is that you will. Then again, it may also very well just be those normal maintenance flucuations. I still see no feasible way to have the exact same weight each and every week. My body doesn't know friday from wednesday, and it definitely does not like to cooperate on Fridays. G I've gotten better at accepting that but was hoping to strive closer to that elusive 155 and hold just above that. But maybe a realistic (I'm getting closer to accepting) 157-160 is going to be it. Yeah, it's easy for me to say ... right? My brain accepts and understands this, doesn't mean I'm thrilled when the results do show otherwise. And it still does scare me to see those numbers creep back up - fear of them not coming back down, fear that I will just *give up* on myself or get into the *it's only 1 pound* frame of mind. I said something a few weeks ago to my son, about putting on 3 pounds - he rolled his eyes and said *that's nothing, don't sweat it*. Well, yeah - kinda. But I had to explain to him that I'd much rather sweat it when it was only 3, cuz I know it's so much easier to allow it to become 5, then 10, then 15 ... Best I can keep myself in the mindset to continue tackling things immediately. I think you have it right. It could become very easy to pass off a "little" gain this week and another the next..... That's how I regained the last time - just ignored things. Altho, now I have much better knowledge of portions. Also, I guess I have better knowledge to try stopping the binges but it is not always working but probably working better than two years ago. More awareness. And when I do binge, somewhere is the thought that wait, I do not want to lose my fitness level which halts it earlier than days past. Ahhhh, that old awareness thing again? I know I splurged on some icecream last night - so pumped up the treadmill this morning. Awareness at it's best. And I finally seem to be getting my legs back from pre-christmas routine, sure don't want to lose that again. I *know* I can lose a few pounds, I don't know if I have the strength to again lose a high amount. I have done a lot of thinking the past few weeks, and realized that I am my worst enemy. If I conciously fill the house up with fruit, snacks are not an issue - I automatically grab fruit. If it isn't here, I grab the wrong things and in much higher quantities. I do think snacking or control of snacking is my major problem. A weekend guest who is diabetic mentioned 'environment' and that's important - not having the wrong stuff around. Snacking on tons of baby carrots would probably not be all that bad even if unchecked. Gummy bears, potato chips, cookies - PROBLEM (G) Joyce |
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NYNY - Fred - Dec 10th
On Sat, 24 Jan 2004 17:12:34 -0600, Joyce wrote: On Sat, 24 Jan 2004 12:22:38 -0800, Fred wrote: Exactly. I hope they have a tempting fish dish tonight. I did chocolate and other crap yesterday like there was "no tomorrow." Well, I did venture out to lunch yesterday - routine visit to sonny boys favorite mexican place ... found out they changed menus, owners, etc. They did have a fish dish on the menu, which I tried and it was wonderful. I *think* it was light, but really have no way of knowing for sure - I ate about half of the huge portion (snapper with a tomato sauce). No desserts, but the chips and salsa always get me. G I've avoided the chocolate, but have a feeling another week or so and it will be screaming my name again. sigh Dinner was excellent. I had ahi tuna (almost sushi) with "boulebaise" (sp?) sauce. Which was clams and a vegetable ladden broth. Not much, if any oil floating on the surface. About a glass of wine. Salad was dressing on the side but the sweetpotato which I wrongly presumed was thinly sliced raw as actually shredded and fried but terrific. Braised fennel and ratatouie (more sp??) Mmmmmmmmmmm, sounds absolutely delightful!!! Even the fried sweetpotato. But what the heck, a little bit of sin isn't all bad. G And our bodies do need some fat, after all. I'm in for the evening tonite, so am steaming some shrimp, baking a sweet potato, some brussel sprouts and salad. Desert? Hmmmmmm, hadn't thought that far - probably orange sorbet. Definitely not as exotic or exciting as your meal last evening. It was an endive unaltered with this crispy sweetpotato shreds and a blue cheese dressing. Dessert - Chai Creme Broule (sp) and steamed chocolate pudding cake - WOW!!!! Probably not terrible but it was a fun night out. so crack it up just that way. Again, sounds good but I will admit to never having had either. My sister loves creme broule, I prefer my deserts to be chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate. The only other thing that calls out my name is cheesecake. G Well, I am grazing the the choc choc mini meringues right now. Yeah, it's easy for me to say ... right? My brain accepts and understands this, doesn't mean I'm thrilled when the results do show otherwise. And it still does scare me to see those numbers creep back up - fear of them not coming back down, fear that I will just *give up* on myself or get into the *it's only 1 pound* frame of mind. I said something a few weeks ago to my son, about putting on 3 pounds - he rolled his eyes and said *that's nothing, don't sweat it*. Well, yeah - kinda. But I had to explain to him that I'd much rather sweat it when it was only 3, cuz I know it's so much easier to allow it to become 5, then 10, then 15 ... Best I can keep myself in the mindset to continue tackling things immediately. I think you have it right. It could become very easy to pass off a "little" gain this week and another the next..... That's how I regained the last time - just ignored things. Altho, now I have much better knowledge of portions. Also, I guess I have better knowledge to try stopping the binges but it is not always working but probably working better than two years ago. More awareness. And when I do binge, somewhere is the thought that wait, I do not want to lose my fitness level which halts it earlier than days past. Ahhhh, that old awareness thing again? I know I splurged on some icecream last night - so pumped up the treadmill this morning. Awareness at it's best. And I finally seem to be getting my legs back from pre-christmas routine, sure don't want to lose that again. I *know* I can lose a few pounds, I don't know if I have the strength to again lose a high amount. I have done a lot of thinking the past few weeks, and realized that I am my worst enemy. If I conciously fill the house up with fruit, snacks are not an issue - I automatically grab fruit. If it isn't here, I grab the wrong things and in much higher quantities. I do think snacking or control of snacking is my major problem. A weekend guest who is diabetic mentioned 'environment' and that's important - not having the wrong stuff around. Snacking on tons of baby carrots would probably not be all that bad even if unchecked. Gummy bears, potato chips, cookies - PROBLEM (G) Gummy bears aren't an issue with me, I swear the things make me feel like they are pulling my teeth out. G BUT dried fruit, cookies, chips, icecream ... lots of other goodies I sure do enjoy. Environment is a great way to put things. Probably why I have more problems when eating at other peoples homes, where buffet type settings are in order. Restaurants aren't too much trouble, I order and eat what is in front of me. Buffet type settings, I still eat what is in front of me - but most of it isn't healthy. G I guess I'm into chew and chip sensations (G) Joyce |
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NYNY - Fred - Dec 10th
On Sat, 24 Jan 2004 19:35:28 -0800, Fred wrote:
On Sat, 24 Jan 2004 17:12:34 -0600, Joyce wrote: On Sat, 24 Jan 2004 12:22:38 -0800, Fred wrote: Exactly. I hope they have a tempting fish dish tonight. I did chocolate and other crap yesterday like there was "no tomorrow." Well, I did venture out to lunch yesterday - routine visit to sonny boys favorite mexican place ... found out they changed menus, owners, etc. They did have a fish dish on the menu, which I tried and it was wonderful. I *think* it was light, but really have no way of knowing for sure - I ate about half of the huge portion (snapper with a tomato sauce). No desserts, but the chips and salsa always get me. G I've avoided the chocolate, but have a feeling another week or so and it will be screaming my name again. sigh Dinner was excellent. I had ahi tuna (almost sushi) with "boulebaise" (sp?) sauce. Which was clams and a vegetable ladden broth. Not much, if any oil floating on the surface. About a glass of wine. Salad was dressing on the side but the sweetpotato which I wrongly presumed was thinly sliced raw as actually shredded and fried but terrific. Braised fennel and ratatouie (more sp??) Mmmmmmmmmmm, sounds absolutely delightful!!! Even the fried sweetpotato. But what the heck, a little bit of sin isn't all bad. G And our bodies do need some fat, after all. I'm in for the evening tonite, so am steaming some shrimp, baking a sweet potato, some brussel sprouts and salad. Desert? Hmmmmmm, hadn't thought that far - probably orange sorbet. Definitely not as exotic or exciting as your meal last evening. It was an endive unaltered with this crispy sweetpotato shreds and a blue cheese dressing. Ok, you are definitely making me drool here. Blue cheese ......... yet another of my weaknesses. Dessert - Chai Creme Broule (sp) and steamed chocolate pudding cake - WOW!!!! Probably not terrible but it was a fun night out. so crack it up just that way. Again, sounds good but I will admit to never having had either. My sister loves creme broule, I prefer my deserts to be chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate. The only other thing that calls out my name is cheesecake. G Well, I am grazing the the choc choc mini meringues right now. And I'm munching away on my dried apple rings. Of course, I already had my hot fudge sundae ... hours and hours ago. I looked at the mini choc chip meringues sitting on my counter, but the bag of apple rings next to it called louder. A weekend guest who is diabetic mentioned 'environment' and that's important - not having the wrong stuff around. Snacking on tons of baby carrots would probably not be all that bad even if unchecked. Gummy bears, potato chips, cookies - PROBLEM (G) Gummy bears aren't an issue with me, I swear the things make me feel like they are pulling my teeth out. G BUT dried fruit, cookies, chips, icecream ... lots of other goodies I sure do enjoy. Environment is a great way to put things. Probably why I have more problems when eating at other peoples homes, where buffet type settings are in order. Restaurants aren't too much trouble, I order and eat what is in front of me. Buffet type settings, I still eat what is in front of me - but most of it isn't healthy. G I guess I'm into chew and chip sensations (G) same here ... but don't forget the dip - with bread, with veggies, with chips, it's all good! G Joyce |
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NYNY - Fred - Dec 10th
The cherry tomatoes I get are on a little vine, and if not refrigerated they
are truly awesome. And glycemically a better deal than carrots. Supposedly. I use both. The tomatoes are easier for me because they stay right out there. I forget about popcorn too, and that is a very good snack. "Fred" wrote in message news I don't buy tomatoes much actually but it a good idea. I should eat more of the baby carrots. Over the last number of years tomatoes have gotten blander and blander altho, cherry and now those grape size ones are more flavorful. The Miss Meringues are right by me now but I did do a 26 mile bike ride in 40F weather. On Sat, 24 Jan 2004 21:27:15 GMT, "Lesanne" wrote: Hey I don't know if you guys have tried them, but I leave cherry tomatoes out in my kitchen. Tasty. "Fred" wrote in message .. . On Sat, 24 Jan 2004 13:32:50 -0600, Joyce wrote: On Fri, 23 Jan 2004 10:08:54 -0800, Fred wrote: On Fri, 23 Jan 2004 11:34:18 -0600, Joyce wrote: On Thu, 22 Jan 2004 06:28:50 -0800, Fred wrote: Maybe that's where I've been also? Even after the holidays were long over, those day to day last minute outings were keeping me off balance. This week, I haven't had a single one. It's been wonderful to be able to make better choices and actually plan all meals (and snacks) accordingly. Hub and I did go out for dinner Monday night, a huge meal but still well planned for. It is so much easier to work these things in when they happen OCCASSIONALLY instead of daily. That's so very true. When too many "events" happen in one week I feel it stresses the control mechanisms. No matter how well you choose, at some restaurants saucing is just going to go over the top. Also, frankly, I think that my points are tight enough that trying to cut down, say lunch, does not really work. I guess I do not like the "empty pit stomach" feeling at all. So I will not reduce lunch too much to accommodate a dinner. Altho, just now I got talked into a second dinner Sat night after the Friday night dinner before the opera. Originally, Sat was to be sushi but a 3rd party just ruled that out. I may have to rule it in with a strong suggestion that there are other things on the menu!!!! I was/am mentally prepared to have fun on Fri's dinner and DESSERT (G) Oh, well, as they say, LIFE happens. What happened to me ... one meal out is easy to choose that chicken, fish, whatever. By the third and fourth trip out, I am no longer interested in those same meals - want something different and just totally cave. My points are also low enough, is too hard to reduce breakfast or lunch much further without cutting one of them out totally. Sometimes breakfast does get skipped (today was one of those days) - sleep seemed so much more enticing. G If I try to reduce lunch too much, then I've found I can not make decent decisions at dinner. And I find I still must leave some points for the evening snack. It does get tough some days. I do not envy you your double whammy week-end meals. But as you say ... life happens. And it's only 2 out of 7 days, right? Yes, that is probably part of it, too. Temptations that "stray" from the normal simply broiled or roasted or dry-sauteed fish or chicken. Or desserts I will not see again for months. Leaving oneself famished leading up to dinner out is no way to help control that dinner out. As much as I hate to say it, there are just times that I get plain tired of broiled chicken and fish. And there are those weeks that I seem to crave it, go figure. Maybe my craving it earlier in the month was due to eating too many sweet treats over the holidays? Do those chocolates possibly kick in the urge for even more higher fat/calorie choices? I dunno, I only know that this week I was totally back on program and also didn't seem to have the chocolate cravings. Exactly. I hope they have a tempting fish dish tonight. I did chocolate and other crap yesterday like there was "no tomorrow." Well, I did venture out to lunch yesterday - routine visit to sonny boys favorite mexican place ... found out they changed menus, owners, etc. They did have a fish dish on the menu, which I tried and it was wonderful. I *think* it was light, but really have no way of knowing for sure - I ate about half of the huge portion (snapper with a tomato sauce). No desserts, but the chips and salsa always get me. G I've avoided the chocolate, but have a feeling another week or so and it will be screaming my name again. sigh Dinner was excellent. I had ahi tuna (almost sushi) with "boulebaise" (sp?) sauce. Which was clams and a vegetable ladden broth. Not much, if any oil floating on the surface. About a glass of wine. Salad was dressing on the side but the sweetpotato which I wrongly presumed was thinly sliced raw as actually shredded and fried but terrific. Braised fennel and ratatouie (more sp??) Dessert - Chai Creme Broule (sp) and steamed chocolate pudding cake - WOW!!!! Probably not terrible but it was a fun night out. so crack it up just that way. As you will see elsewhere - down an even two this week so I have my cushion reinflated but I was hoping to keep it there two weeks in a row for a change (G) My guess is that you will. Then again, it may also very well just be those normal maintenance flucuations. I still see no feasible way to have the exact same weight each and every week. My body doesn't know friday from wednesday, and it definitely does not like to cooperate on Fridays. G I've gotten better at accepting that but was hoping to strive closer to that elusive 155 and hold just above that. But maybe a realistic (I'm getting closer to accepting) 157-160 is going to be it. Yeah, it's easy for me to say ... right? My brain accepts and understands this, doesn't mean I'm thrilled when the results do show otherwise. And it still does scare me to see those numbers creep back up - fear of them not coming back down, fear that I will just *give up* on myself or get into the *it's only 1 pound* frame of mind. I said something a few weeks ago to my son, about putting on 3 pounds - he rolled his eyes and said *that's nothing, don't sweat it*. Well, yeah - kinda. But I had to explain to him that I'd much rather sweat it when it was only 3, cuz I know it's so much easier to allow it to become 5, then 10, then 15 ... Best I can keep myself in the mindset to continue tackling things immediately. I think you have it right. It could become very easy to pass off a "little" gain this week and another the next..... That's how I regained the last time - just ignored things. Altho, now I have much better knowledge of portions. Also, I guess I have better knowledge to try stopping the binges but it is not always working but probably working better than two years ago. More awareness. And when I do binge, somewhere is the thought that wait, I do not want to lose my fitness level which halts it earlier than days past. Ahhhh, that old awareness thing again? I know I splurged on some icecream last night - so pumped up the treadmill this morning. Awareness at it's best. And I finally seem to be getting my legs back from pre-christmas routine, sure don't want to lose that again. I *know* I can lose a few pounds, I don't know if I have the strength to again lose a high amount. I have done a lot of thinking the past few weeks, and realized that I am my worst enemy. If I conciously fill the house up with fruit, snacks are not an issue - I automatically grab fruit. If it isn't here, I grab the wrong things and in much higher quantities. I do think snacking or control of snacking is my major problem. A weekend guest who is diabetic mentioned 'environment' and that's important - not having the wrong stuff around. Snacking on tons of baby carrots would probably not be all that bad even if unchecked. Gummy bears, potato chips, cookies - PROBLEM (G) Joyce |
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NYNY - Fred - Dec 10th
I saw something to the effect that carrots are no longer totally
forbidden on Atkins. Not as bad as they thought. I get the feeling Atkins is trying to get more politically correct and more appealing. I also forget popcorn. Typing between breakfast bites as I head off to ski On Sun, 25 Jan 2004 14:11:47 GMT, "Lesanne" wrote: The cherry tomatoes I get are on a little vine, and if not refrigerated they are truly awesome. And glycemically a better deal than carrots. Supposedly. I use both. The tomatoes are easier for me because they stay right out there. I forget about popcorn too, and that is a very good snack. "Fred" wrote in message news I don't buy tomatoes much actually but it a good idea. I should eat more of the baby carrots. Over the last number of years tomatoes have gotten blander and blander altho, cherry and now those grape size ones are more flavorful. The Miss Meringues are right by me now but I did do a 26 mile bike ride in 40F weather. On Sat, 24 Jan 2004 21:27:15 GMT, "Lesanne" wrote: Hey I don't know if you guys have tried them, but I leave cherry tomatoes out in my kitchen. Tasty. "Fred" wrote in message .. . On Sat, 24 Jan 2004 13:32:50 -0600, Joyce wrote: On Fri, 23 Jan 2004 10:08:54 -0800, Fred wrote: On Fri, 23 Jan 2004 11:34:18 -0600, Joyce wrote: On Thu, 22 Jan 2004 06:28:50 -0800, Fred wrote: Maybe that's where I've been also? Even after the holidays were long over, those day to day last minute outings were keeping me off balance. This week, I haven't had a single one. It's been wonderful to be able to make better choices and actually plan all meals (and snacks) accordingly. Hub and I did go out for dinner Monday night, a huge meal but still well planned for. It is so much easier to work these things in when they happen OCCASSIONALLY instead of daily. That's so very true. When too many "events" happen in one week I feel it stresses the control mechanisms. No matter how well you choose, at some restaurants saucing is just going to go over the top. Also, frankly, I think that my points are tight enough that trying to cut down, say lunch, does not really work. I guess I do not like the "empty pit stomach" feeling at all. So I will not reduce lunch too much to accommodate a dinner. Altho, just now I got talked into a second dinner Sat night after the Friday night dinner before the opera. Originally, Sat was to be sushi but a 3rd party just ruled that out. I may have to rule it in with a strong suggestion that there are other things on the menu!!!! I was/am mentally prepared to have fun on Fri's dinner and DESSERT (G) Oh, well, as they say, LIFE happens. What happened to me ... one meal out is easy to choose that chicken, fish, whatever. By the third and fourth trip out, I am no longer interested in those same meals - want something different and just totally cave. My points are also low enough, is too hard to reduce breakfast or lunch much further without cutting one of them out totally. Sometimes breakfast does get skipped (today was one of those days) - sleep seemed so much more enticing. G If I try to reduce lunch too much, then I've found I can not make decent decisions at dinner. And I find I still must leave some points for the evening snack. It does get tough some days. I do not envy you your double whammy week-end meals. But as you say ... life happens. And it's only 2 out of 7 days, right? Yes, that is probably part of it, too. Temptations that "stray" from the normal simply broiled or roasted or dry-sauteed fish or chicken. Or desserts I will not see again for months. Leaving oneself famished leading up to dinner out is no way to help control that dinner out. As much as I hate to say it, there are just times that I get plain tired of broiled chicken and fish. And there are those weeks that I seem to crave it, go figure. Maybe my craving it earlier in the month was due to eating too many sweet treats over the holidays? Do those chocolates possibly kick in the urge for even more higher fat/calorie choices? I dunno, I only know that this week I was totally back on program and also didn't seem to have the chocolate cravings. Exactly. I hope they have a tempting fish dish tonight. I did chocolate and other crap yesterday like there was "no tomorrow." Well, I did venture out to lunch yesterday - routine visit to sonny boys favorite mexican place ... found out they changed menus, owners, etc. They did have a fish dish on the menu, which I tried and it was wonderful. I *think* it was light, but really have no way of knowing for sure - I ate about half of the huge portion (snapper with a tomato sauce). No desserts, but the chips and salsa always get me. G I've avoided the chocolate, but have a feeling another week or so and it will be screaming my name again. sigh Dinner was excellent. I had ahi tuna (almost sushi) with "boulebaise" (sp?) sauce. Which was clams and a vegetable ladden broth. Not much, if any oil floating on the surface. About a glass of wine. Salad was dressing on the side but the sweetpotato which I wrongly presumed was thinly sliced raw as actually shredded and fried but terrific. Braised fennel and ratatouie (more sp??) Dessert - Chai Creme Broule (sp) and steamed chocolate pudding cake - WOW!!!! Probably not terrible but it was a fun night out. so crack it up just that way. As you will see elsewhere - down an even two this week so I have my cushion reinflated but I was hoping to keep it there two weeks in a row for a change (G) My guess is that you will. Then again, it may also very well just be those normal maintenance flucuations. I still see no feasible way to have the exact same weight each and every week. My body doesn't know friday from wednesday, and it definitely does not like to cooperate on Fridays. G I've gotten better at accepting that but was hoping to strive closer to that elusive 155 and hold just above that. But maybe a realistic (I'm getting closer to accepting) 157-160 is going to be it. Yeah, it's easy for me to say ... right? My brain accepts and understands this, doesn't mean I'm thrilled when the results do show otherwise. And it still does scare me to see those numbers creep back up - fear of them not coming back down, fear that I will just *give up* on myself or get into the *it's only 1 pound* frame of mind. I said something a few weeks ago to my son, about putting on 3 pounds - he rolled his eyes and said *that's nothing, don't sweat it*. Well, yeah - kinda. But I had to explain to him that I'd much rather sweat it when it was only 3, cuz I know it's so much easier to allow it to become 5, then 10, then 15 ... Best I can keep myself in the mindset to continue tackling things immediately. I think you have it right. It could become very easy to pass off a "little" gain this week and another the next..... That's how I regained the last time - just ignored things. Altho, now I have much better knowledge of portions. Also, I guess I have better knowledge to try stopping the binges but it is not always working but probably working better than two years ago. More awareness. And when I do binge, somewhere is the thought that wait, I do not want to lose my fitness level which halts it earlier than days past. Ahhhh, that old awareness thing again? I know I splurged on some icecream last night - so pumped up the treadmill this morning. Awareness at it's best. And I finally seem to be getting my legs back from pre-christmas routine, sure don't want to lose that again. I *know* I can lose a few pounds, I don't know if I have the strength to again lose a high amount. I have done a lot of thinking the past few weeks, and realized that I am my worst enemy. If I conciously fill the house up with fruit, snacks are not an issue - I automatically grab fruit. If it isn't here, I grab the wrong things and in much higher quantities. I do think snacking or control of snacking is my major problem. A weekend guest who is diabetic mentioned 'environment' and that's important - not having the wrong stuff around. Snacking on tons of baby carrots would probably not be all that bad even if unchecked. Gummy bears, potato chips, cookies - PROBLEM (G) Joyce |
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NYNY - Fred - Dec 10th
On Sun, 25 Jan 2004 03:47:20 -0600, Joyce wrote: On Sat, 24 Jan 2004 19:35:28 -0800, Fred wrote: On Sat, 24 Jan 2004 17:12:34 -0600, Joyce wrote: On Sat, 24 Jan 2004 12:22:38 -0800, Fred wrote: Exactly. I hope they have a tempting fish dish tonight. I did chocolate and other crap yesterday like there was "no tomorrow." Well, I did venture out to lunch yesterday - routine visit to sonny boys favorite mexican place ... found out they changed menus, owners, etc. They did have a fish dish on the menu, which I tried and it was wonderful. I *think* it was light, but really have no way of knowing for sure - I ate about half of the huge portion (snapper with a tomato sauce). No desserts, but the chips and salsa always get me. G I've avoided the chocolate, but have a feeling another week or so and it will be screaming my name again. sigh Dinner was excellent. I had ahi tuna (almost sushi) with "boulebaise" (sp?) sauce. Which was clams and a vegetable ladden broth. Not much, if any oil floating on the surface. About a glass of wine. Salad was dressing on the side but the sweetpotato which I wrongly presumed was thinly sliced raw as actually shredded and fried but terrific. Braised fennel and ratatouie (more sp??) Mmmmmmmmmmm, sounds absolutely delightful!!! Even the fried sweetpotato. But what the heck, a little bit of sin isn't all bad. G And our bodies do need some fat, after all. I'm in for the evening tonite, so am steaming some shrimp, baking a sweet potato, some brussel sprouts and salad. Desert? Hmmmmmm, hadn't thought that far - probably orange sorbet. Definitely not as exotic or exciting as your meal last evening. It was an endive unaltered with this crispy sweetpotato shreds and a blue cheese dressing. Ok, you are definitely making me drool here. Blue cheese ......... yet another of my weaknesses. It was unique. We both put the restaurant on the RETURN list. The 3rd person who does not come to Seattle much also thought it very good. Pricy but good. Dessert - Chai Creme Broule (sp) and steamed chocolate pudding cake - WOW!!!! Probably not terrible but it was a fun night out. so crack it up just that way. Again, sounds good but I will admit to never having had either. My sister loves creme broule, I prefer my deserts to be chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate. The only other thing that calls out my name is cheesecake. G Well, I am grazing the the choc choc mini meringues right now. And I'm munching away on my dried apple rings. Of course, I already had my hot fudge sundae ... hours and hours ago. I looked at the mini choc chip meringues sitting on my counter, but the bag of apple rings next to it called louder. Ah, better discipline. I would have had a skinny cow but I was exhausted and actually went to bed. Now doubly exhausted having returned from an 11 mile ski trip - GREAT snow - yeah, I'm sure you've never heard such comments regarding snow (G) A weekend guest who is diabetic mentioned 'environment' and that's important - not having the wrong stuff around. Snacking on tons of baby carrots would probably not be all that bad even if unchecked. Gummy bears, potato chips, cookies - PROBLEM (G) Gummy bears aren't an issue with me, I swear the things make me feel like they are pulling my teeth out. G BUT dried fruit, cookies, chips, icecream ... lots of other goodies I sure do enjoy. Environment is a great way to put things. Probably why I have more problems when eating at other peoples homes, where buffet type settings are in order. Restaurants aren't too much trouble, I order and eat what is in front of me. Buffet type settings, I still eat what is in front of me - but most of it isn't healthy. G I guess I'm into chew and chip sensations (G) same here ... but don't forget the dip - with bread, with veggies, with chips, it's all good! G Bread is reserved for sandwiches like today's two peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Joyce |
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NYNY - Fred - Dec 10th
Evil laugh was told to me too late to up the exercise today besides
exhausting was close enough anyway. But yesterday was a 25 mile bike ride. So there will be muscle-water weight. If you win it won't count (G) On Sun, 25 Jan 2004 22:17:13 GMT, "Lesanne" wrote: Evil laugh, you better ski, I am doing really well this week so far... "Fred" wrote in message .. . I saw something to the effect that carrots are no longer totally forbidden on Atkins. Not as bad as they thought. I get the feeling Atkins is trying to get more politically correct and more appealing. I also forget popcorn. Typing between breakfast bites as I head off to ski On Sun, 25 Jan 2004 14:11:47 GMT, "Lesanne" wrote: The cherry tomatoes I get are on a little vine, and if not refrigerated they are truly awesome. And glycemically a better deal than carrots. Supposedly. I use both. The tomatoes are easier for me because they stay right out there. I forget about popcorn too, and that is a very good snack. "Fred" wrote in message news I don't buy tomatoes much actually but it a good idea. I should eat more of the baby carrots. Over the last number of years tomatoes have gotten blander and blander altho, cherry and now those grape size ones are more flavorful. The Miss Meringues are right by me now but I did do a 26 mile bike ride in 40F weather. On Sat, 24 Jan 2004 21:27:15 GMT, "Lesanne" wrote: Hey I don't know if you guys have tried them, but I leave cherry tomatoes out in my kitchen. Tasty. "Fred" wrote in message .. . On Sat, 24 Jan 2004 13:32:50 -0600, Joyce wrote: On Fri, 23 Jan 2004 10:08:54 -0800, Fred wrote: On Fri, 23 Jan 2004 11:34:18 -0600, Joyce wrote: On Thu, 22 Jan 2004 06:28:50 -0800, Fred wrote: Maybe that's where I've been also? Even after the holidays were long over, those day to day last minute outings were keeping me off balance. This week, I haven't had a single one. It's been wonderful to be able to make better choices and actually plan all meals (and snacks) accordingly. Hub and I did go out for dinner Monday night, a huge meal but still well planned for. It is so much easier to work these things in when they happen OCCASSIONALLY instead of daily. That's so very true. When too many "events" happen in one week I feel it stresses the control mechanisms. No matter how well you choose, at some restaurants saucing is just going to go over the top. Also, frankly, I think that my points are tight enough that trying to cut down, say lunch, does not really work. I guess I do not like the "empty pit stomach" feeling at all. So I will not reduce lunch too much to accommodate a dinner. Altho, just now I got talked into a second dinner Sat night after the Friday night dinner before the opera. Originally, Sat was to be sushi but a 3rd party just ruled that out. I may have to rule it in with a strong suggestion that there are other things on the menu!!!! I was/am mentally prepared to have fun on Fri's dinner and DESSERT (G) Oh, well, as they say, LIFE happens. What happened to me ... one meal out is easy to choose that chicken, fish, whatever. By the third and fourth trip out, I am no longer interested in those same meals - want something different and just totally cave. My points are also low enough, is too hard to reduce breakfast or lunch much further without cutting one of them out totally. Sometimes breakfast does get skipped (today was one of those days) - sleep seemed so much more enticing. G If I try to reduce lunch too much, then I've found I can not make decent decisions at dinner. And I find I still must leave some points for the evening snack. It does get tough some days. I do not envy you your double whammy week-end meals. But as you say ... life happens. And it's only 2 out of 7 days, right? Yes, that is probably part of it, too. Temptations that "stray" from the normal simply broiled or roasted or dry-sauteed fish or chicken. Or desserts I will not see again for months. Leaving oneself famished leading up to dinner out is no way to help control that dinner out. As much as I hate to say it, there are just times that I get plain tired of broiled chicken and fish. And there are those weeks that I seem to crave it, go figure. Maybe my craving it earlier in the month was due to eating too many sweet treats over the holidays? Do those chocolates possibly kick in the urge for even more higher fat/calorie choices? I dunno, I only know that this week I was totally back on program and also didn't seem to have the chocolate cravings. Exactly. I hope they have a tempting fish dish tonight. I did chocolate and other crap yesterday like there was "no tomorrow." Well, I did venture out to lunch yesterday - routine visit to sonny boys favorite mexican place ... found out they changed menus, owners, etc. They did have a fish dish on the menu, which I tried and it was wonderful. I *think* it was light, but really have no way of knowing for sure - I ate about half of the huge portion (snapper with a tomato sauce). No desserts, but the chips and salsa always get me. G I've avoided the chocolate, but have a feeling another week or so and it will be screaming my name again. sigh Dinner was excellent. I had ahi tuna (almost sushi) with "boulebaise" (sp?) sauce. Which was clams and a vegetable ladden broth. Not much, if any oil floating on the surface. About a glass of wine. Salad was dressing on the side but the sweetpotato which I wrongly presumed was thinly sliced raw as actually shredded and fried but terrific. Braised fennel and ratatouie (more sp??) Dessert - Chai Creme Broule (sp) and steamed chocolate pudding cake - WOW!!!! Probably not terrible but it was a fun night out. so crack it up just that way. As you will see elsewhere - down an even two this week so I have my cushion reinflated but I was hoping to keep it there two weeks in a row for a change (G) My guess is that you will. Then again, it may also very well just be those normal maintenance flucuations. I still see no feasible way to have the exact same weight each and every week. My body doesn't know friday from wednesday, and it definitely does not like to cooperate on Fridays. G I've gotten better at accepting that but was hoping to strive closer to that elusive 155 and hold just above that. But maybe a realistic (I'm getting closer to accepting) 157-160 is going to be it. Yeah, it's easy for me to say ... right? My brain accepts and understands this, doesn't mean I'm thrilled when the results do show otherwise. And it still does scare me to see those numbers creep back up - fear of them not coming back down, fear that I will just *give up* on myself or get into the *it's only 1 pound* frame of mind. I said something a few weeks ago to my son, about putting on 3 pounds - he rolled his eyes and said *that's nothing, don't sweat it*. Well, yeah - kinda. But I had to explain to him that I'd much rather sweat it when it was only 3, cuz I know it's so much easier to allow it to become 5, then 10, then 15 ... Best I can keep myself in the mindset to continue tackling things immediately. I think you have it right. It could become very easy to pass off a "little" gain this week and another the next..... That's how I regained the last time - just ignored things. Altho, now I have much better knowledge of portions. Also, I guess I have better knowledge to try stopping the binges but it is not always working but probably working better than two years ago. More awareness. And when I do binge, somewhere is the thought that wait, I do not want to lose my fitness level which halts it earlier than days past. Ahhhh, that old awareness thing again? I know I splurged on some icecream last night - so pumped up the treadmill this morning. Awareness at it's best. And I finally seem to be getting my legs back from pre-christmas routine, sure don't want to lose that again. I *know* I can lose a few pounds, I don't know if I have the strength to again lose a high amount. I have done a lot of thinking the past few weeks, and realized that I am my worst enemy. If I conciously fill the house up with fruit, snacks are not an issue - I automatically grab fruit. If it isn't here, I grab the wrong things and in much higher quantities. I do think snacking or control of snacking is my major problem. A weekend guest who is diabetic mentioned 'environment' and that's important - not having the wrong stuff around. Snacking on tons of baby carrots would probably not be all that bad even if unchecked. Gummy bears, potato chips, cookies - PROBLEM (G) Joyce |
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NYNY - Fred - Dec 10th
It ALWAYS counts when I win.
"Fred" wrote in message ... Evil laugh was told to me too late to up the exercise today besides exhausting was close enough anyway. But yesterday was a 25 mile bike ride. So there will be muscle-water weight. If you win it won't count (G) On Sun, 25 Jan 2004 22:17:13 GMT, "Lesanne" wrote: Evil laugh, you better ski, I am doing really well this week so far... "Fred" wrote in message .. . I saw something to the effect that carrots are no longer totally forbidden on Atkins. Not as bad as they thought. I get the feeling Atkins is trying to get more politically correct and more appealing. I also forget popcorn. Typing between breakfast bites as I head off to ski On Sun, 25 Jan 2004 14:11:47 GMT, "Lesanne" wrote: The cherry tomatoes I get are on a little vine, and if not refrigerated they are truly awesome. And glycemically a better deal than carrots. Supposedly. I use both. The tomatoes are easier for me because they stay right out there. I forget about popcorn too, and that is a very good snack. "Fred" wrote in message news I don't buy tomatoes much actually but it a good idea. I should eat more of the baby carrots. Over the last number of years tomatoes have gotten blander and blander altho, cherry and now those grape size ones are more flavorful. The Miss Meringues are right by me now but I did do a 26 mile bike ride in 40F weather. On Sat, 24 Jan 2004 21:27:15 GMT, "Lesanne" wrote: Hey I don't know if you guys have tried them, but I leave cherry tomatoes out in my kitchen. Tasty. "Fred" wrote in message .. . On Sat, 24 Jan 2004 13:32:50 -0600, Joyce wrote: On Fri, 23 Jan 2004 10:08:54 -0800, Fred wrote: On Fri, 23 Jan 2004 11:34:18 -0600, Joyce wrote: On Thu, 22 Jan 2004 06:28:50 -0800, Fred wrote: Maybe that's where I've been also? Even after the holidays were long over, those day to day last minute outings were keeping me off balance. This week, I haven't had a single one. It's been wonderful to be able to make better choices and actually plan all meals (and snacks) accordingly. Hub and I did go out for dinner Monday night, a huge meal but still well planned for. It is so much easier to work these things in when they happen OCCASSIONALLY instead of daily. That's so very true. When too many "events" happen in one week I feel it stresses the control mechanisms. No matter how well you choose, at some restaurants saucing is just going to go over the top. Also, frankly, I think that my points are tight enough that trying to cut down, say lunch, does not really work. I guess I do not like the "empty pit stomach" feeling at all. So I will not reduce lunch too much to accommodate a dinner. Altho, just now I got talked into a second dinner Sat night after the Friday night dinner before the opera. Originally, Sat was to be sushi but a 3rd party just ruled that out. I may have to rule it in with a strong suggestion that there are other things on the menu!!!! I was/am mentally prepared to have fun on Fri's dinner and DESSERT (G) Oh, well, as they say, LIFE happens. What happened to me ... one meal out is easy to choose that chicken, fish, whatever. By the third and fourth trip out, I am no longer interested in those same meals - want something different and just totally cave. My points are also low enough, is too hard to reduce breakfast or lunch much further without cutting one of them out totally. Sometimes breakfast does get skipped (today was one of those days) - sleep seemed so much more enticing. G If I try to reduce lunch too much, then I've found I can not make decent decisions at dinner. And I find I still must leave some points for the evening snack. It does get tough some days. I do not envy you your double whammy week-end meals. But as you say ... life happens. And it's only 2 out of 7 days, right? Yes, that is probably part of it, too. Temptations that "stray" from the normal simply broiled or roasted or dry-sauteed fish or chicken. Or desserts I will not see again for months. Leaving oneself famished leading up to dinner out is no way to help control that dinner out. As much as I hate to say it, there are just times that I get plain tired of broiled chicken and fish. And there are those weeks that I seem to crave it, go figure. Maybe my craving it earlier in the month was due to eating too many sweet treats over the holidays? Do those chocolates possibly kick in the urge for even more higher fat/calorie choices? I dunno, I only know that this week I was totally back on program and also didn't seem to have the chocolate cravings. Exactly. I hope they have a tempting fish dish tonight. I did chocolate and other crap yesterday like there was "no tomorrow." Well, I did venture out to lunch yesterday - routine visit to sonny boys favorite mexican place ... found out they changed menus, owners, etc. They did have a fish dish on the menu, which I tried and it was wonderful. I *think* it was light, but really have no way of knowing for sure - I ate about half of the huge portion (snapper with a tomato sauce). No desserts, but the chips and salsa always get me. G I've avoided the chocolate, but have a feeling another week or so and it will be screaming my name again. sigh Dinner was excellent. I had ahi tuna (almost sushi) with "boulebaise" (sp?) sauce. Which was clams and a vegetable ladden broth. Not much, if any oil floating on the surface. About a glass of wine. Salad was dressing on the side but the sweetpotato which I wrongly presumed was thinly sliced raw as actually shredded and fried but terrific. Braised fennel and ratatouie (more sp??) Dessert - Chai Creme Broule (sp) and steamed chocolate pudding cake - WOW!!!! Probably not terrible but it was a fun night out. so crack it up just that way. As you will see elsewhere - down an even two this week so I have my cushion reinflated but I was hoping to keep it there two weeks in a row for a change (G) My guess is that you will. Then again, it may also very well just be those normal maintenance flucuations. I still see no feasible way to have the exact same weight each and every week. My body doesn't know friday from wednesday, and it definitely does not like to cooperate on Fridays. G I've gotten better at accepting that but was hoping to strive closer to that elusive 155 and hold just above that. But maybe a realistic (I'm getting closer to accepting) 157-160 is going to be it. Yeah, it's easy for me to say ... right? My brain accepts and understands this, doesn't mean I'm thrilled when the results do show otherwise. And it still does scare me to see those numbers creep back up - fear of them not coming back down, fear that I will just *give up* on myself or get into the *it's only 1 pound* frame of mind. I said something a few weeks ago to my son, about putting on 3 pounds - he rolled his eyes and said *that's nothing, don't sweat it*. Well, yeah - kinda. But I had to explain to him that I'd much rather sweat it when it was only 3, cuz I know it's so much easier to allow it to become 5, then 10, then 15 ... Best I can keep myself in the mindset to continue tackling things immediately. I think you have it right. It could become very easy to pass off a "little" gain this week and another the next..... That's how I regained the last time - just ignored things. Altho, now I have much better knowledge of portions. Also, I guess I have better knowledge to try stopping the binges but it is not always working but probably working better than two years ago. More awareness. And when I do binge, somewhere is the thought that wait, I do not want to lose my fitness level which halts it earlier than days past. Ahhhh, that old awareness thing again? I know I splurged on some icecream last night - so pumped up the treadmill this morning. Awareness at it's best. And I finally seem to be getting my legs back from pre-christmas routine, sure don't want to lose that again. I *know* I can lose a few pounds, I don't know if I have the strength to again lose a high amount. I have done a lot of thinking the past few weeks, and realized that I am my worst enemy. If I conciously fill the house up with fruit, snacks are not an issue - I automatically grab fruit. If it isn't here, I grab the wrong things and in much higher quantities. I do think snacking or control of snacking is my major problem. A weekend guest who is diabetic mentioned 'environment' and that's important - not having the wrong stuff around. Snacking on tons of baby carrots would probably not be all that bad even if unchecked. Gummy bears, potato chips, cookies - PROBLEM (G) Joyce |
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NYNY - Fred - Dec 10th
Remember, it's how you play (the game)
On Mon, 26 Jan 2004 15:52:00 GMT, "Lesanne" wrote: It ALWAYS counts when I win. "Fred" wrote in message .. . Evil laugh was told to me too late to up the exercise today besides exhausting was close enough anyway. But yesterday was a 25 mile bike ride. So there will be muscle-water weight. If you win it won't count (G) On Sun, 25 Jan 2004 22:17:13 GMT, "Lesanne" wrote: Evil laugh, you better ski, I am doing really well this week so far... "Fred" wrote in message .. . I saw something to the effect that carrots are no longer totally forbidden on Atkins. Not as bad as they thought. I get the feeling Atkins is trying to get more politically correct and more appealing. I also forget popcorn. Typing between breakfast bites as I head off to ski On Sun, 25 Jan 2004 14:11:47 GMT, "Lesanne" wrote: The cherry tomatoes I get are on a little vine, and if not refrigerated they are truly awesome. And glycemically a better deal than carrots. Supposedly. I use both. The tomatoes are easier for me because they stay right out there. I forget about popcorn too, and that is a very good snack. "Fred" wrote in message news I don't buy tomatoes much actually but it a good idea. I should eat more of the baby carrots. Over the last number of years tomatoes have gotten blander and blander altho, cherry and now those grape size ones are more flavorful. The Miss Meringues are right by me now but I did do a 26 mile bike ride in 40F weather. On Sat, 24 Jan 2004 21:27:15 GMT, "Lesanne" wrote: Hey I don't know if you guys have tried them, but I leave cherry tomatoes out in my kitchen. Tasty. "Fred" wrote in message .. . On Sat, 24 Jan 2004 13:32:50 -0600, Joyce wrote: On Fri, 23 Jan 2004 10:08:54 -0800, Fred wrote: On Fri, 23 Jan 2004 11:34:18 -0600, Joyce wrote: On Thu, 22 Jan 2004 06:28:50 -0800, Fred wrote: Maybe that's where I've been also? Even after the holidays were long over, those day to day last minute outings were keeping me off balance. This week, I haven't had a single one. It's been wonderful to be able to make better choices and actually plan all meals (and snacks) accordingly. Hub and I did go out for dinner Monday night, a huge meal but still well planned for. It is so much easier to work these things in when they happen OCCASSIONALLY instead of daily. That's so very true. When too many "events" happen in one week I feel it stresses the control mechanisms. No matter how well you choose, at some restaurants saucing is just going to go over the top. Also, frankly, I think that my points are tight enough that trying to cut down, say lunch, does not really work. I guess I do not like the "empty pit stomach" feeling at all. So I will not reduce lunch too much to accommodate a dinner. Altho, just now I got talked into a second dinner Sat night after the Friday night dinner before the opera. Originally, Sat was to be sushi but a 3rd party just ruled that out. I may have to rule it in with a strong suggestion that there are other things on the menu!!!! I was/am mentally prepared to have fun on Fri's dinner and DESSERT (G) Oh, well, as they say, LIFE happens. What happened to me ... one meal out is easy to choose that chicken, fish, whatever. By the third and fourth trip out, I am no longer interested in those same meals - want something different and just totally cave. My points are also low enough, is too hard to reduce breakfast or lunch much further without cutting one of them out totally. Sometimes breakfast does get skipped (today was one of those days) - sleep seemed so much more enticing. G If I try to reduce lunch too much, then I've found I can not make decent decisions at dinner. And I find I still must leave some points for the evening snack. It does get tough some days. I do not envy you your double whammy week-end meals. But as you say ... life happens. And it's only 2 out of 7 days, right? Yes, that is probably part of it, too. Temptations that "stray" from the normal simply broiled or roasted or dry-sauteed fish or chicken. Or desserts I will not see again for months. Leaving oneself famished leading up to dinner out is no way to help control that dinner out. As much as I hate to say it, there are just times that I get plain tired of broiled chicken and fish. And there are those weeks that I seem to crave it, go figure. Maybe my craving it earlier in the month was due to eating too many sweet treats over the holidays? Do those chocolates possibly kick in the urge for even more higher fat/calorie choices? I dunno, I only know that this week I was totally back on program and also didn't seem to have the chocolate cravings. Exactly. I hope they have a tempting fish dish tonight. I did chocolate and other crap yesterday like there was "no tomorrow." Well, I did venture out to lunch yesterday - routine visit to sonny boys favorite mexican place ... found out they changed menus, owners, etc. They did have a fish dish on the menu, which I tried and it was wonderful. I *think* it was light, but really have no way of knowing for sure - I ate about half of the huge portion (snapper with a tomato sauce). No desserts, but the chips and salsa always get me. G I've avoided the chocolate, but have a feeling another week or so and it will be screaming my name again. sigh Dinner was excellent. I had ahi tuna (almost sushi) with "boulebaise" (sp?) sauce. Which was clams and a vegetable ladden broth. Not much, if any oil floating on the surface. About a glass of wine. Salad was dressing on the side but the sweetpotato which I wrongly presumed was thinly sliced raw as actually shredded and fried but terrific. Braised fennel and ratatouie (more sp??) Dessert - Chai Creme Broule (sp) and steamed chocolate pudding cake - WOW!!!! Probably not terrible but it was a fun night out. so crack it up just that way. As you will see elsewhere - down an even two this week so I have my cushion reinflated but I was hoping to keep it there two weeks in a row for a change (G) My guess is that you will. Then again, it may also very well just be those normal maintenance flucuations. I still see no feasible way to have the exact same weight each and every week. My body doesn't know friday from wednesday, and it definitely does not like to cooperate on Fridays. G I've gotten better at accepting that but was hoping to strive closer to that elusive 155 and hold just above that. But maybe a realistic (I'm getting closer to accepting) 157-160 is going to be it. Yeah, it's easy for me to say ... right? My brain accepts and understands this, doesn't mean I'm thrilled when the results do show otherwise. And it still does scare me to see those numbers creep back up - fear of them not coming back down, fear that I will just *give up* on myself or get into the *it's only 1 pound* frame of mind. I said something a few weeks ago to my son, about putting on 3 pounds - he rolled his eyes and said *that's nothing, don't sweat it*. Well, yeah - kinda. But I had to explain to him that I'd much rather sweat it when it was only 3, cuz I know it's so much easier to allow it to become 5, then 10, then 15 ... Best I can keep myself in the mindset to continue tackling things immediately. I think you have it right. It could become very easy to pass off a "little" gain this week and another the next..... That's how I regained the last time - just ignored things. Altho, now I have much better knowledge of portions. Also, I guess I have better knowledge to try stopping the binges but it is not always working but probably working better than two years ago. More awareness. And when I do binge, somewhere is the thought that wait, I do not want to lose my fitness level which halts it earlier than days past. Ahhhh, that old awareness thing again? I know I splurged on some icecream last night - so pumped up the treadmill this morning. Awareness at it's best. And I finally seem to be getting my legs back from pre-christmas routine, sure don't want to lose that again. I *know* I can lose a few pounds, I don't know if I have the strength to again lose a high amount. I have done a lot of thinking the past few weeks, and realized that I am my worst enemy. If I conciously fill the house up with fruit, snacks are not an issue - I automatically grab fruit. If it isn't here, I grab the wrong things and in much higher quantities. I do think snacking or control of snacking is my major problem. A weekend guest who is diabetic mentioned 'environment' and that's important - not having the wrong stuff around. Snacking on tons of baby carrots would probably not be all that bad even if unchecked. Gummy bears, potato chips, cookies - PROBLEM (G) Joyce |
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