August weight loss
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Hmm yes I noticed from list to list the foods seem to vary. Yes, I do not eat artificial sweeteners but had some when I had a colonoscopy because it is in the drink they have you drink. Can't stand them. I am also allergic to many things including sulfites and MSG. I pretty much make foods from scratch and grow my own. I can not eat out any where because of my allergies. The only thing I can think of affecting my blood sugar is my medication.
Like you I also consumed too much cheese and was not aware of it. another one was my serving size of rice and starches. Some how I thought I was OK since I was consuming whole grains. Too much of the good stuff is bad too.
I also increased my protein compared to how I ate before. I seem to not like high protein foods. This has helped me with my diet significantly.
If I had extra time I would take on your gardening. What are you growing?
Like you I also consumed too much cheese and was not aware of it. another one was my serving size of rice and starches. Some how I thought I was OK since I was consuming whole grains. Too much of the good stuff is bad too.
I also increased my protein compared to how I ate before. I seem to not like high protein foods. This has helped me with my diet significantly.
If I had extra time I would take on your gardening. What are you growing?
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I've been thinking of trying the Whole30 diet, but have been afraid it was too restrictive. After the 30 days, what happens? Do you continue to eat as if you are on the diet? I know that committing to weight loss requires a change in attitude and lifestyle, and I know that I need to do it for my personal health. I guess I'm just a wimp! I keep losing and gaining the same 10 pounds!
On a more positive note, I ate an heirloom tomato from my garden today and it was fabulous!
On a more positive note, I ate an heirloom tomato from my garden today and it was fabulous!
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I have been thinking about the whole30 also. I mentioned it to my DD and she didn't like the idea one bit. Said I wouldn't be able to eat out anymore. I'm torn. My DD is doing WW and she is allowed 50 points a day because she is breastfeeding. Well, yeah, I could do that if I was allowed that many points! I have a friend who is having success with the 21 Day Fix so I am looking into that one now. She says it is the only "diet" that she has been able to follow and stick with.
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It is al about finding a plan that you can live with. My friend who has been doing Whole 30 for months goes out to dinner all the time. SHe just tells them exactly what she does and doesn't want on her plate. She said the first month was the hardest learning what she could and couldn't eat. She said she had a hard time with breakfast. She now eats non traditional things for breakfast, things like chicken etc. She says she feels better than she has in years. I [icked up a couple of books from the library today on it and will see if it is for me.
I looked into another diet a friend recommended, not sure about it as you can only have fruit every 4th day. I love fruit too much. It is pretty restrictive for 3 days then on the 4th day you get some extra choices. I start school MOnday and am trying to come up with a better eating plan to start then.
I looked into another diet a friend recommended, not sure about it as you can only have fruit every 4th day. I love fruit too much. It is pretty restrictive for 3 days then on the 4th day you get some extra choices. I start school MOnday and am trying to come up with a better eating plan to start then.
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Eating out hasn't been a problem. All the local restaurants are used to making me a hamburger with no bun and extra lettuce leaves, plus broccoli instead of fries. Salads are easy - just remember to hold the cheese. The Whole30 website addresses "What's next?" I haven't read it yet. The diet would be restrictive if I hadn't broken my ice cream habit quite a while ago. Dairy and sugar are not allowed.
My gardens are all flowers. The only vegetables I plant are tomatoes and red peppers. Anything else and the rabbits and deer eat them. It's so aggravating to see lots of baby zucchini one day and the next the vines are stripped bare. I'm losing a lot of tomatoes because I didn't put them on the patio this year.
My gardens are all flowers. The only vegetables I plant are tomatoes and red peppers. Anything else and the rabbits and deer eat them. It's so aggravating to see lots of baby zucchini one day and the next the vines are stripped bare. I'm losing a lot of tomatoes because I didn't put them on the patio this year.
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I tend to eat better when I am not around the house all day. I guess there are too many temptations around the house. I try to buy the goodies that my DH and DS like that aren't my favorites. I buy Doritos and plain potato chips, that sort of thing. My DH keeps bringing home other things, like peanut butter filled pretzels etc. At school they aren't calling my name all day long. On Tuesday someone is supplying the teachers with pizza and salad for lunch. I hope I can stick with the salad.
Irish, my SIL has a lot of trouble with animals in her garden also. She swears by a spray she makes. She puts an egg and hot sauce in the blender and blends it up. Put it in a spray bottle and let it rot for a few days until it get good and stinky. Then she sprays the plants once a week or so A little more if it rains a lot and she is getting produce for the firat time since they moved to their house.
Irish, my SIL has a lot of trouble with animals in her garden also. She swears by a spray she makes. She puts an egg and hot sauce in the blender and blends it up. Put it in a spray bottle and let it rot for a few days until it get good and stinky. Then she sprays the plants once a week or so A little more if it rains a lot and she is getting produce for the firat time since they moved to their house.
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Anna you are doing so much correctly that it must be time for a feast day. Prolonged calorie cutting makes your body think that's all it's ever going to have, so it adjusts it's calorie need accordingly. Remember as women our bodies conserve energy to feed the fetus in case of a pregnancy - doesn't matter that I'm 25 years post menopausal. To override this, you splurge once a week. Eat whatever you want within reason. That resets your metabolism back to normal. When I was losing weight last time, my feast day could be every four days, but I think that is often for most people. Just remember 'day' is singular - the next day you return to your program.
Pat, I like the idea of a natural determent. My daughter uses my dogs' hair to keep the deer out of her apple orchard. Moira is a big time contributor and Lily does her part. It might help with the deer here, but I bet the bunnies wouldn't care. BTW, speaking of being natural, I just discovered something that blows my mind. Farmers spray wheat with Roundup when it is ready for harvest. Apparently the dying plant shoots off a burst of energy and produces extra wheat kernels. It also drys the wheat out so it can be processed more quickly. The only way around it to buy organic. What are we doing to ourselves and our future generations? First all the young girls with large breasts and no waistlines from microwaving plastic with BPA. Possible link between modified wheat and ADHD. The wheat sold today is not the same wheat we ate as children, even before this Roundup fiasco.
Speaking of wheat, farmers with a crop ready to cut can't be happy today. The rain keeps pouring down very hard, then letting up and then starting all over again. The first one hit shortly after I arrived home from church and was going to take the dogs out. There's a lovely walk through a wooded part of the city that I prefer to do in daylight and it's not hot today. Whoops.
I am thawing a steak. My legs have been a little tired from this diet and I've got a yoga class Tuesday. J has decided we aren't beginners any more. That young man and I have had some long discussions because he sees women's bodies as simply smaller men's. He is a good listener and learner so it's all good. Pat, have you tried Yin Yoga? Totally different and I can see it's benefits combined with more yang practices.
Had my 'trike' out late last night and heard about it from a neighbor this morning. Good grief, I have lights and this a safe area. I refuse to live my life in fear of what might happen.
I AM losing weight and becoming healthier.
Judy
Pat, I like the idea of a natural determent. My daughter uses my dogs' hair to keep the deer out of her apple orchard. Moira is a big time contributor and Lily does her part. It might help with the deer here, but I bet the bunnies wouldn't care. BTW, speaking of being natural, I just discovered something that blows my mind. Farmers spray wheat with Roundup when it is ready for harvest. Apparently the dying plant shoots off a burst of energy and produces extra wheat kernels. It also drys the wheat out so it can be processed more quickly. The only way around it to buy organic. What are we doing to ourselves and our future generations? First all the young girls with large breasts and no waistlines from microwaving plastic with BPA. Possible link between modified wheat and ADHD. The wheat sold today is not the same wheat we ate as children, even before this Roundup fiasco.
Speaking of wheat, farmers with a crop ready to cut can't be happy today. The rain keeps pouring down very hard, then letting up and then starting all over again. The first one hit shortly after I arrived home from church and was going to take the dogs out. There's a lovely walk through a wooded part of the city that I prefer to do in daylight and it's not hot today. Whoops.
I am thawing a steak. My legs have been a little tired from this diet and I've got a yoga class Tuesday. J has decided we aren't beginners any more. That young man and I have had some long discussions because he sees women's bodies as simply smaller men's. He is a good listener and learner so it's all good. Pat, have you tried Yin Yoga? Totally different and I can see it's benefits combined with more yang practices.
Had my 'trike' out late last night and heard about it from a neighbor this morning. Good grief, I have lights and this a safe area. I refuse to live my life in fear of what might happen.
I AM losing weight and becoming healthier.
Judy
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Well it was a great weekend...the weather feels like fall 50-70 degrees! I've been working on finishing a quilt for my neighbor and it's just about done. I've been walking many mornings and will continue that again this week. I know that the scale will be nice to me. What is most important is that I've been feeling better....inside and out! Hoping all is well for everyone this coming week!
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I had my first day back to school today in a new building. I love the new principal and so far I like it. It is a lot of walking, 7800 steps at school. I have met 2 of my students and will meet the third one tomorrow. The more I hear about her the worse it gets. She is repeating kindergarden and was aweful last year. She ended the year still unable to write her name. Her mom is really schitzophrenic and dad is way worse, mom is bad enough that her sister has legal custody of mom. She is also spoiled rotten. They person that worked with her some last year was telling me about her today, WOW I think I will have my hands full. They are thinking a regular room isn't the correct placement for her. The teacher was in tears many days.
Irish yes our food is a mess. They spray crops with all kinds of weird thing, not sure why they think this is ok. My GS is allergic to soy (which your body can see as estrogen) and it is in everything. Start reading the labels on things. Nearly every cracker, cookie, bread, some cheese etc contains soy. Look at the problem with eggs and chickens. How can it be good to keep millions in the same house? Haven't they ever heard of the spread of disease? Maybe we need some common sense put back into our farms?
I had my kids for dinner last night. I made a chocolate/ peanut butter cheesecake. OMG is it good. I need to get the rest of it out of my house. I have been sitting here typing thinking about getting me a piece.
Irish yes our food is a mess. They spray crops with all kinds of weird thing, not sure why they think this is ok. My GS is allergic to soy (which your body can see as estrogen) and it is in everything. Start reading the labels on things. Nearly every cracker, cookie, bread, some cheese etc contains soy. Look at the problem with eggs and chickens. How can it be good to keep millions in the same house? Haven't they ever heard of the spread of disease? Maybe we need some common sense put back into our farms?
I had my kids for dinner last night. I made a chocolate/ peanut butter cheesecake. OMG is it good. I need to get the rest of it out of my house. I have been sitting here typing thinking about getting me a piece.
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