[Spidey's mom]

Originally Posted by Tweety

Thanks for the recipe Deb, sounds delish. I do not like the low carb pastas at all. But I do go whole grain.

I use whole grain pasta too - the low carb ones seem mushy.

Gonna have to try that sauce Deb.

What do I do when I hit a hard patch? If I can make myself just get some kind of exercise, it pulls me out it. But I don't always succeed.

I don't think there is a magic spell . . . . sometimes something works for you and sometimes it doesn't. Just forgive yourself for the rough patch and go on.

Last time I checked, we aren't perfect.

steph

[SmilingBluEyes]

hi WELL SO MUCH FOR BEING "HEALTHY: ugh for me.

had to work today. no time to eat all day., so had a friend come over for din din and we had grilled sirloins, baked potatoes (YES with sourcream) and baked beans....and TADA chocolate for dessert. I was just SO famished for comfort foods ....been a rough week. No one can grill steaks the way dh can...yummers.

Oh Renee thanks for those recipes, particularly the fruit shake one. I am always looking for a good fruit smoothe/shake recipe. TWEETY got any??? I have a freezer full of frozen berries of all kinds----need some recipes...

jess, you are so wise beyond your years, thanks for that wonderful post to my QOD....as well as Tweety, Renee, and Steph. Steph you are SOO Right on, no one is perfect. I showed that really well myself tonight. I was SOOOO hungry, and so satisfied after dinner.....now I am so tired. rofl.

[SmilingBluEyes]

Cheli that Seattle Sutton recipe sounds reallllly good.

[SmilingBluEyes]

Renee, let me know when you make the chowder. I want to hear what you think!!!

Also those of you wanting to make the marinara recipe, let me know what you think of that too!

Night night sweet people I am verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry tired. Gonna go read a good book and go to sleep early. Busy day again tomorry....

[arciedee]

Finally peeking into the new thread to say "hi." Not sure what my status is on the healthy living lately... I've been better about not stepping on the scale, but not so good on the working out and food is iffy. Oh well, it's a process. Did have a delicious dinner last night... I had some marinara sauce I'd made a while back and put that over some Barilla Plus spaghetti. I really like that stuff, it doesn't taste all that far off from regular pasta but has more fiber and protein since it's made with flaxseed, chick peas, etc. I've tried whole wheat pasta before but decided I'd rather chew on the box it came in, so this is a good compromise. Also had a baby spinach, red pepper, grape tomato, and cucumber salad with fresh French vinaigrette dressing, and garlic bread made with whole wheat flour (not 100% but at least a little healthier than regular white bread). Enjoyed a glass of red wine, too. It was very satisfying.

Deb, I wouldn't fret over the comfort food dinner. I think we need to indulge every once in a while, and as you said, you felt very satisfied afterwards. A true falling-off-the-wagon moment is when you go through the kitchen, or grocery store, or fast-food drive-thru and get a bunch of stuff you don't really want and don't derive any true joy from. The satisfaction signals that this was simply a good meal. Go back to your healthier habits today, and don't spend any time regretting that one meal.

[misschelei]

Originally Posted by SmilingBluEyes

Cheli that Seattle Sutton recipe sounds reallllly good.

Hey, thats my recipie!!! Seattle Sutton couldn't hold a stick to real Italian home cooking!!!!

[SmilingBluEyes]

Originally Posted by misschelei

Hey, thats my recipie!!! Seattle Sutton couldn't hold a stick to real Italian home cooking!!!!

WOOT Italian in Chicago......that is the best combo. I grew up there and am part Italian too! You are right, nothing like it.

ARCIE DEE!!!!! WELCOME BACK.....so glad you are here.....keep coming!

[Tweety]

Deb, I wish I had a good answer to the QOD, because I'm so tired of school right now I really want to quit. I'm overwhelmed with the reading and can't bring myself to get enthused to do it, listen to the lectures, and study for the test. Hopefully, it's just a slump that I can ride out. Only four more weeks until a break, but it's a bit much for me right now.

Plus my diet this week being alone has been horribly crappy and I haven't worked out and I'm depressed. Somebody slap me please.

Seriously, I'm o.k. Probably just PMS.

I think what works for me is just starting over, even if I have to start over daily, or several times a day. Putting the past failures and mistakes behind and beginning a new day with lessons learned.

So tonights it's salmon, veggies, and beans with tomatoes with PR spices. Then tomorrow's another day. But I still ain't studying.

Hope this isn't a bummer, but if I can't be honest with where I'm at, then what's the point of this thread. LOL

[Tweety]

O.K. so I did listen to a lecture and take some notes, so I'm that much less behind. Still behind, but better off.

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You are NOT a bummer Tweets....I so appreciate your honesty. Really it helps me so much to realize YOU have your bad days, too.