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Wow it's been 6 days since I posted? Time flies........ 
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WYOWILDDEE
2/1/2010 1:27PM
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Hope you enjoyed your brunch! At least you were meeting with like minded friends to offer you support. |
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HIPPICHICK1
2/1/2010 12:44PM
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How was your WW get-together? I hope you had fun! |
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URGIRL
1/31/2010 2:18PM
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hi....it's been a while since i stopped by,,,,sorry but you always have a positive statement in your BLOG,,  bonie |
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WITCHYGODMOTHER
1/31/2010 9:20AM
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Yup, exactly what I am doing. It is so easy for me to drive myself crazy with the numbers, now I am relaxing and doing what feels good and funny thing most of the time what feels good is good for me. Keep it up. WG |
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JLITT62
1/31/2010 8:46AM
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Good to hear that you're doing so great! I was beginning to worry a bit. Have a wonderful time meeting up with your online buddies again. |
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CTEMPLE
1/31/2010 2:32AM
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Yes relaxing into a lifestyle is a wise thing, l'm not one to be obsessed with calories and exercise. I just can't do it! Have a good night out. Claudia |
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SHELLY8AND8
1/30/2010 8:25PM
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You are an inspiration to keep plugging along. I was a little discouraged because I used to be able to drop weight easily, but after my hysterectomy it became much more difficult. Spark and blogs like this make me want to change my life style forever. Keep up the good work and keep plugging along! |
Dreaming of Spring
Sunday, January 24, 2010
It's only January, it's snowing with a -17 Celcius windchill and already I've got the spring itch. I received some seed catalogues a couple of weeks ago and have been dreaming and planning ever since. They mentioned a book called SquareFoot Gardening so I went to the bookstore and bought it. It is very intriguing and I think I'm going to try it. Instead of planting in rows, you plant in foot by foot squares - 16 squares of plants in one big square. The bed is raised and the dirt never gets walked on so it is easier to work with. You are suppose to use less water, less seed and less effort in weeding. Sounds like it's right up my alley - lol.
So I'm studying the book right now and then I'm going to plan where it's going to be, build it and hopefully have everything ready for the May long weekend. I'm looking forward to walking out my door and cutting my own salad greens and eating my own vegetables. I'm also looking forward to being outside and getting exercise while tending my gardens. It's so hard in the winter - I really don't like snow and cold so find that I just don't enjoy the winter sports.
I've been having a good week and the scale is looking favourable. I've been tracking my food and my water. I'm limiting the junk being offered to me.
You know, I'm starting to think DH doesn't want me to lose any more weight. He likes to share his food with me (which I have been able to say no to on many occasions this week). He has taken over my exercise room as his hobby room so I moved it to the dining room. Then he assimilated the table I used in the dining room to hold my laptop so I could watch my workout DVD's.......hmmmm makes me think. I don't think he is doing it on purpose or at least I hope not. We will definitely have to talk about this, I'll just have to approach the subject gently.
Well today should be nice. I got done everything I had to get done yesterday so today I can spend studying my SquareFoot Gardening book and dreaming of spring. After I finish this I'll go and make my oatmeal for the week. Speaking of which I usually make it with Vanilla extract but I purchased some Maple flavouring so I think I'll try that instead. Oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, maple, a bit of raisins, dried cherries & dried mixed fruit along with fresh apple chunks - it should be pretty good.
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CTEMPLE
1/24/2010 5:25PM
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I used to have a veggie patch in Sydney , here it's very difficult unless it is a greenhouse. too hot and too many bugs. Even keeping the herbs alive is hard. I have rosemary, basil, chives, mint, kaffir lime and parsely and that will have to do.But your idea sounds excellent. It's so good to go out and pick up the toms and lettuce! And yes sometimes our loved ones don't want us to change because they have to come out of their comfort zone. But it's their issues and we don't have to go by that. I dream of spring is a k.d. lang song and I adore her voice. Claudia 
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KNAUGHT61
1/24/2010 3:57PM
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I know someone who is a big fan of square foot gardening and grows a lot of veggies in a small space. Good luck with it! The planning phase is fun, but the real fun is getting the plants established in the summer sunshine! I have a very shady yard so all I can grow are woodland plants and hostas, that kind of shade-tolerant thing. Have occasionally thought of renting a spot in a community garden that is better situated. Have a good week -- your oatmeal sounds yummy! Kathleen |
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HIPPICHICK1
1/24/2010 2:46PM
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I love my garden and I'm getting seed catalogs too now. I've heard of square foot gardening as well and at one time years ago I had my gardens in raised beds and it was a really fertile garden! I got 55 quarts of tomatoes from 18 Roma tomato plants that summer! |
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BITTYGIRL51
1/24/2010 2:37PM
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I get spring fever just reading your blog. I'll be honest, the thought about your DH did cross my mind in previous posts. I too, don't think it's deliberate, but he may be a little threatened by your new found self-confidence. Tread lightly, but carry a big stick!!  There's no room for sabotagers in our life! I'll be thinking of you as you have that conversation... 
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WITCHYGODMOTHER
1/24/2010 2:12PM
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I too am thinking of spring. As to your DH, mine does that but only when I get to a point and don't see it. There is such a thing as too skinny, when bone hits bone in hugs and snuggles. Most men don't like that and instead of saying stop or you are perfect now he is doing it with hints. Perhaps you are just at the right point and just should maintain. Losing more might be just a bit too much to make you look gaunt instead. Oh, and my DH was right, I looked at old pictures when I went lower than goal and OMG did I look sick and skinny. No wonder I couldn't maintain it. Something to ponder when you approach this. Hugs and sparkles WG |
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MYGEORGE
1/24/2010 11:35AM
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I am dreaming of Spring also. Keep in mind how fast time goes and take time to see the beauty of each day. I watched a Home & Garden show that showed the squarefoot gardens. It was really interesting. Gardening is such a great hobbie. Hope you are having a great weekend. :) |
Time to say No
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
I really need to read my blog from last week - I definitely wasn't a priority this week and my WI confirms it. Yup a 1.4 gain. I kind of fell off the wagon.
Tracking in the morning and lunch, then whammo getting home from work and turned into a couch potato. It was so busy at work - not an excuse but last Thursday and Friday I wasn't feeling well, Saturday I took the day for rest and well that 'rest' continued until Wednesday. It is soooo easy to let those old habits back in. And I was on a roll before I let them slide back into my life too - argh!
Well it's time to get back on that roll starting today. I have tracked all my food intake and guess what, it's 7pm and I have 4 points left to eat - yeah! Last week I would have been digging into my weekly bonus points. So this is a good start.
I purchased some new WW smoothies today - French Vanilla and Chocolate - they finally came to my meeting. I'm going to try a vanilla tonight, made with water. And I bought a fantastic cookbook called Momentum Healthy Cooking Basics - it looks pretty good and I can't wait to try some of the recipes. Some of the ingredients I have no idea what they are - Quinoa? I'd like to try some new stuff, maybe it will be Quinoa - can anyone tell me what it tastes like and the texture?
Before my WI today I knew it wasn't going to be good. It was my fault. I have lost the ability to say No when Dearest Hubby offers me some of what he's eating. (He's trying to gain weight and I'm trying to lose weight - it's not the best combination at meal time, especially if he's cooking). BUT today I said no to 3 different offers. It's nice that he wants to share and I appreciate it, but I'm staying on program today, and tomorrow and the next day.
Today is day one.....to be continued tomorrow.
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JLDACQ
1/21/2010 1:38PM
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Personal responsibility for what passes through our lips is sometimes hard to live up to. *points at self, at not being responsible food-wise, sometimes* My best offense in this whole battle of the bulge has been a great defense. My Guy isn't overweight, and never has been, so his understanding of my battles is sketchy, at best. It's also why I've had many conversations over the years with him about food in the house, food that he wants that I really shouldn't have, and my weakness to stay away from those foods. I should mention that he's also a food-sharer, too. Over the course of my weight loss that started 7 years ago, we finally have come to some agreements on food issues at home. Things like -- his junk food goes into his cupboard, and HE puts it away, so I don't even have to look at the packaging; not having pasta for supper every evening; talking him into trying a new vegetable for supper that I'm trying as well; and the biggest one... don't try to convince me to eat something that isn't on my meal plan. He's not a food pusher, but he does like to share. My point is that your losing weight and his gaining weight can work together. Look at it this way.... what if one of you was diabetic on insulin, and the other had high cholesterol levels? Wouldn't each of you make sure that you eat the foods that will keep you healthy? If you were allergic to eggs, would he insist on your trying scrambled eggs? I've also found, throughout the few relationships I've had over the years, that unless a mate is battling the bulges too, they often have a hard time understanding our issues around food. There is a compromise in there somewhere, I can sense it in between the lines of your blog. I think you can make some compromises right away, while others will take a little longer to reach. Oh... and here's a tow rope to help you back onto the bandwagon. I used it earlier this week, and although a little frayed around the ends, it's still sturdy enough to pull you onboard. Spark On! |
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HIPPICHICK1
1/21/2010 11:28AM
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Quinoa is slightly nutty in flavour and is a nice change from rice or potatoes. Lots of vegetarian cookbooks will have recipes for not-common-to-us type of foods. YUM!! 
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GLENDAJ5
1/21/2010 9:05AM
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I've tried quinoa and we didn't care for it. I think it was a texture thing as it really had no taste. I was really surprised by this as we eat a lot of rice and couscous. Now I'm wondering if I could just throw it into a pot of soup to use it up. Good for you for saying NO and getting back on track!!! 
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JLITT62
1/21/2010 7:31AM
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Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is supposed to be great. I even have some the freezer, but I've yet to actually make it. It's full of protein, so should help you feel full. I know a lot of people who love it -- don't know why I never actually get around to making it myself. |
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BITTYGIRL51
1/20/2010 10:41PM
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Teri, Got a dumb question for ya...do you like chocolate malts? HA! See, I told you it was a dumb question...so, try the WW chocolate smoothie but mix it with 8 oz. fat free chocolate milk. Add about four or five ice cubes in the blender with the chocolate milk and the smoothie packet. Blend until the ice cubes are completely crushed. It's thick and frothy and tastes just like a chocolate malt!! It's 4 points! If you have it before bedtime, you will sleep like a baby! My fav!! Love the new Healthy Cooking Basics cookbook, but haven't had a chance to try any of the recipes. Let me know, if you discover some you prefer. Quinoa is a grain, similar to rice, but I haven't tried it. Don't be too hard on yourself over the weight gain; just get back on the bandwagon. I'm counting on you! Linda
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WITCHYGODMOTHER
1/20/2010 10:28PM
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Sometimes as I am working on the inside I ask myself how this food will make me feel after I eat it. Somethings like jelly beans (which I have a hard time saying no to) really don't feel very good once I have eaten them. I try to only eat the food that will make me feel good. It does help, sometimes I make mistakes but I re-think it for the next time and that helps too. Maybe it may help you too. New recipes will freshen things up. I believe that quinoa is fairly bland like rice but more a grain flavour at least that is what a friend told me. Keep up effort you are doing great. WG |
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DENNISBISHOP
1/20/2010 9:35PM
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You have challenges... as it is with all of life. When considering what you should do with that tempting morsel in front of you, ask yourself, "How will eating this help me achieve my goals?" The answer will never fail you. Good luck! dennyb |
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CTEMPLE
1/20/2010 9:33PM
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Dear T I see quinoa in the supermarket but haven't been drawn to it. here's some info http://en.wikipedia.org/wik i/Quinoa Claudia 
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