Healthier Living Thread Part V

Tweety we must have been on the same wagon.....lol I did so bad the last 2 weeks its unbeilvable. Back on today, though going to incorporate the low carb for dummies and calorie counting. I will eat lots of fruit and veggies, watch white sugar/flour, and make whole grain choices whenever I can. But I do not want to sit and count carb servings. I need to find something that I can stick with to make this a life changing style and not just another "diet".

Hi everyone,

Back again. Geez, it's been a long time since I posted.

I've gained weight but I can live with it for now.

No longer homeschooling ds2. He is officially in 1st grade and doing well. Ds1 is in 3rd grade and seems to be happy.

I can now start on the other tasks that need to be accomplilshed: landscaping, cleaning out the garage, more frequent baking, sewing, and catching up on reading, and walking more frequently and consistently.

I'll try to check in more frequently as this does help me stay focused with my lifestyle choices. I've missed you all very much. Hope everyone is well.

Gentle

Hi all!

Sounds like it's been a 'bad' week or two for everyone! I, too, was off the wagon while on a little road trip last week. Splurged on lots of mexican food, and some seriously decadent deserts too! Up 3 lbs from the trip (a 5 day trip - good thing it didn't go any longer, lol!).

Back to some reduced carb cooking and exercise...

I am thinking that it will take the kids going back to school to get me back on the wagon. My little one will be going to private k a few blcock away from the house, I plan on walking him to school 2 days a week and then take the long way home. A new store just opend up the street from me and while they are not a health store they concentrate on fresh food ( not sure I can post the name of the store). I spent about $45 yesterday and got all sorts of good snack foods as well as veggies and fruit.Good news is that it is about 1/2 mile from the house so I can walk there and back.

hi all, glad people are staying in touch and all are still trying - i'm still avoiding the sugar and flour and have lost a few more pounds (could not stand to wait another weeks to weigh in - good thing i lost or i'd probably be eating so bad right now...) craving those horrible things once in a while, i have to pray through it or promise myself that if i still want it "tomorrow" i can have it ... yesterday was a little tough because we had a going away party at work for someone who is leaving... nice cake - won't - describe - here - gah! lol! and got the ole chorus of "oh, just one won't hurt you!" and "it's a special occasion!" i just gave them the - "yep, just like one drink won't hurt - forget it!" not sure if they "got it" - but they shut up (lol)... the important thing is if i "get it"!!!

but don't put me on a pedestal - i have some "cheat" carbs that are not sugar and flour which i do occasionally indulge in - just, without the impetus of the sugar-white flour i don't have that urge to eat massive quantities of them!

You're doing great Zoe!

Went to the gym today, mowed the lawn, cleaning house now (taking a break while the floor dries) so I'm definitely burning the calories today. :)

YEAH TWEETY that is fantastic!!!

Thanks Tweety. :wink2: Good to be back.

Hi all,

No exercise today. I will hopefully begin tomorrow. Trying to cut calories but still eating about everything in sight. Will teach digestive system focusing on most frequent diagnoses we see in the hospital and the appropriate interventions.

Over eating due to stress. Strange how I go both ways. Good stress over eat. Bad stress no eat. Oh well, it is what it is and I will get it together. Especially since I have all you guys. I always do much better when held accountable.

I've missed each of you. My love to you and your families.

Gentle