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I was wondering if anyone could help me. I am realizing as I am trying to lose weight that I have 2 problems. 1 is that when I am eating something I like I seem to not get enough of it. I keep back for seconds, I don’t understand why I was doing so good now it seem I can’t eat enough to fill full. I know where working hard trying to get that footing done .Maybe that some of it i’m not sure . It’s like I am never going to be able to eat it again, does anyone have any tips? Secondly, I am always hungry (seriously) I keep looking for things to eat but nothing seems to satisfy me. Can anyone help with this?

Besides  that i stay the same this week i know that better then a gain . One thing i couldn’t keep up with my Journal as good .second i was so tried i fixed simple food instead of making sure .i fixed something healthier .i did try to not get to carry away on eating .

I hope to do better this week no matter what i do ! wish me luck

I am not sure if I am the only one this happens to or not. I

every once in a while will have these ‘food ‘ dreams. In the

dream it could be anywhere, anytime, anyone being in the

dream is not significant. I go off my healthy eating plan BIG

time in the dreams. Then I wake up later and I am in a panic

until “I realize it was only a dream.”   Does this happen to

any of you since you have been trying to loose weight?

I have to admit I am petrified to have a bad meal lest it

turn into a bad day~bad week~bad month~ I am right where I

started.  I know that I have to work through this in a

HEALTHY manner. I know deep inside that if I eat off plan for

one meal I wont wake up and have gained it ALL back. I have

to work on having a healthier perspective about food. I would

like to be able to look at it as a form of fuel for my body

and that is it. However for me culterally (as most of us are)

I was raised with food being a the main focus in most times

of life.

Your sick, have some chicken soup

Your birthday- cake and ice cream

Christmas- BIG time cookie, cake, pie , candy frenzy with big

meals thrown in

Thanksgiving- no need for explanation

Easter- eggs, candy, ham etc…..

etc…………..

Do you see what I mean? If I was misbehaving as a child I got

punished go to bed without dinner/dessert etc…… (it was that

day and age).  I am trying to undo a lifetime of

conditioning. It is NOT my parents fault. Afterall they were

just living the same way as most people in this day and age.

My mom’s mom was from the depression and so my mom was raised

that you eat what your given and be thankful for it period.

Food was a way to express love in my mom’s childhood days and

she in turn did that for us.  Again , NOW I realize this was

just the way she knew how to express her feelings (through

food) because that is how she was conditioned. I am trying to

change that for me, for my kids……. I want to show them I love

them with words, actions, and my devotion to them as their

mom. I dont want to confuse them by making them think food is

love (or for that matter toys, games, more , more, more is

love) It is NOT it is only stuff.

I am reading this really good book that my dear sister in the

Lord/friend/aunt sent to me a few weeks ago. I am only in the

begining however this book is GREAT!  It is written by John

Rosemond and it is called    Parenting by THE BOOK.   It is a

parenting book to beat all parenting books.  He is a

psychologist!  However he is (with a small group of other

doctors) realizing that the so called DOCTORS have ruined a

few generations of children.  It shows an approach to raising

your children that is back to basics, the way parenting used

to be before people used therapy, and phsyco babble to raise

their kids. It is simple, basic, common sense and it happens

to be biblical. The author was not raised to be a christian

and was lost himself in all of the lies of his very own

profession until he had a epiphany an something clicked, I

wont go on anymore. IT IS GOOD!  (((((Just wanted to add this

disclaimer in here. I know that there are a few children out

there whom truly need therapy for issues of real mental

illness. I also know that there are a few children {not the

hundreds of thousands overdiagnosed} with ADHD or ADD. For

these very few the author see’s a true need and value for

help.))))))

I am down to 216 flat!!!!!! I am so thrilled. I know that I

will hit a long flatland soon of no weight loss but that is

okay and to be expected. I think Sistah Pat has the right

idea. I should not really set any firm weekly goal but more

longterm ones that are forgiving to ups and downs to weight

loss. My goal should be to stick with it 99% (I am human and

not perfect), exercise and just go for the ride. I will get

to my destination . I will enjoy the ride more if I do NOT

focus on reaching weight destinations every week. Like a long

trip just enjoy the ride!

Toodles!

You’re at the supermarket and starving. How do you avoid temptation in the aisles? All it takes is a few minutes of advanced planning. Here’s how to get in and out of the supermarket faster and with the right stuff in your grocery bags.

Plan ahead.
Take five minutes to plan menus for the upcoming week. Create seven lunch and dinner menus (less than that if you eat some meals out). Keep in mind the week’s events: For instance, working late on Thursday? Make it a take-out night.

If the dishes you plan don’t include vegetables, estimate how many salads or cooked vegetables you want to accompany the meals. Also, plan on a few snacks and get enough cereal or breakfast foods.

Create a real grocery list.
This isn’t the list you hurriedly make as you rummage through your fridge and see that you need more milk or you’re out of eggs. Nope, this fool-proof shopping list comes right out of the seven-day menu plan strategy.

Make your shopping list market-friendly.
To make shopping easier and faster, organize your list according to the sections of the store. Shop at specialty markets? Then organize by market. Here are some basic categories:

* Fruits and vegetables
* Refrigerator cases (dairy, juice, eggs, etc.).
* Meat, poultry and fish cases
* Canned foods, condiments and oils
* Grains and cereals
* Breads
* Frozen foods

Grab a snack beforehand.
You’ve heard this a zillion times before, and it’s still true: Shop hungry and you’re more likely to succumb to high-calorie foods. If you don’t have time for a whole meal, munch on a quick, healthy snack such as a handful of nuts or a small bag of baked chips before you grab your cart and go.

Hit the supermarket once a week.
If possible, shop on the same day each week and spare yourself some aggravation by avoiding the busy times: weekday evenings or weekends (by Sunday, the produce is usually not so hot anyway). If you work during the day, go after 9 p.m.; if you have a more flexible schedule, go during the day.

Make a produce pit-stop.
Shopping once a week may be too little for fresh produce, so dart into the market mid-week to replenish your supply of fruits and vegetables. In the summer months, save time by stopping off at a roadside stand.

Shop virtually.
If you hate spending time in the grocery store, find one that will do it for you. You can shop on the Web, or by simply calling or faxing your order in to a local market; pick it up or have them deliver.

Burn down the aisles.
You can be surrounded by food but still burn calories if you spend a little extra time at the supermarket. Here’s how:

* Park in the very farthest spot from the door and briskly walk to and from the car.
* Before you pick up a cart, walk up every single aisle in the supermarket as quickly as possible., you may even spot some bargains.
* Grab a cart and shop.

Now you’re moving more slowly, which means less calories burned per minute. So put some extra effort into reaching and stretching for goods on the shelves. And remember that every little bit of activity counts.

Sticking to your weight-loss plan can be a lot easier with these strategies in mind. And with Weight Watchers, no supermarket aisle is truly off-limits. You can learn to balance better choices with whatever you desire, and never feel deprived. Learn more about our food plans.

Are you steering clear of restaurants while you’re trying to lose weight? Are you afraid of large portion sizes, cafeterias, bottomless bread baskets and high-calorie entrees? Believe it or not, shunning restaurants isn’t a realistic approach to weight loss — and it’s unnecessary. Start with this list of tips.

Dining Do’s and Don’ts

1. Set a budget.
Determine how much you’re willing to eat before looking at the menu. You can give yourself some leeway by scheduling some exercise on or near days you plan to eat out. Putting in gym time or going for a brisk walk will help offset a little extra eating. And remember, don’t be flexible. You can loosen up a bit on special occasions, as long as you eat carefully most of the time. (Just don’t let every day become a special occasion.)

2. Put on your game face.
Decide on some guidelines before you go to a restaurant, and stick to them. For instance:

* Skip the all-inclusive menu and opt for à la carte selections. Doing so might not be as economical, but you’ll probably eat less.
* Take one piece of bread, then ask your server to remove the breadbasket from the table.

3. Make special requests.
You’re paying good money for that meal, so you’re entitled to make special requests or slight modifications. Why not say:

* Can I get that without butter? Grilled? With the sauce on the side?
* I’d like mixed greens instead of fries with my sandwich.

4. Practice portion control.
Some restaurant portions can be two, three, even four times the “normal” size–especially super-sized fast food meals. Keep your portions in check by:

* Ordering a salad as a starter and then splitting a main entrée with a friend.
* Creating your own scaled-down meal from a couple of appetizers and/or side dishes.

5. Break down (language) barriers.
If you don’t know what a preparation term means, ask. In general, though, the following words translate into high-fat, high-calorie dishes:

* Au gratin, scalloped, hollandaise.
* Parmigiana, scampi, Bolognese.

6. Downsize the super-size.
Super-sized fast food meal options can be loaded with calories. Either:

* Order something small, like a basic burger. After all, the first bite tastes the same as the last.
* Order yourself a children’s meal.

7. Watch out for extras.
The average burger with ketchup, lettuce and tomato isn’t so bad. But one with “the works” is usually a caloric nightmare. Skip:

* Bacon, cheese and mayonnaise.
* Double-burger patties and extra pieces of bread.

8. Don’t go top heavy.
Salad bars and garden salads grace menus across the country. But those extra toppings can sabotage your seemingly diet-conscious choices:

* Go light on croutons, grated cheese and bacon.
* Opt for small amounts of low-fat or nonfat dressings on the side.

9. Don’t drink away your progress.
A drink with dinner is fine, but too many margaritas may wreak havoc on your dieting resolve. Keep your appetite under control by:

* Alternating alcoholic beverages with noncaloric sodas or sparkling water.
* Not drinking alcoholic beverages on an empty stomach.

10. Resign from the “clean plate club.”
You paid for it so you have to eat it, right? Wrong. Just think of the health and emotional costs of those extra calories on your body. Downsize by:

* Eating half the meal and doggie-bagging the rest.
* Pushing your plate away when you’re full.
* And remember to eat slowly. It takes 20 minutes for your body to recognize that it’s full.

Make these dining-out tips and tricks part of your repertoire. They’ll make a night out on the town, lunch with your pals, or vacations and travel a lot easier.

When you follow Weight Watchers, you can still enjoy eating out while losing weight. With the two Weight Watchers food plans, you can have plenty of leeway to enjoy

My Friend Shirley sent me this and i wanted to share with you all

The Negativity Police
Is your inner voice a trash-talker? If you’ve tried and failed to reach your fitness goals in the past, negative thoughts might have been what held you back. Want to succeed this time? Get your journal (or log on to your online Fitness Diary). It’s time to get some of those thoughts out of your head and onto paper. Ask yourself the following questions: 1. Do you have a negative self-image?
Do you constantly say things like “I’m fat” or “I’m ugly”? Do you pick yourself apart and beat yourself up when you look in the mirror? 2. Do you lack self-confidence?
Do you doubt your ability to achieve your goals, weight-related or otherwise? Do you dwell on your perceived limits or fears? Do you doubt your ability to accomplish the things you want to accomplish? 3. Do you feel powerless?
Do you feel as if you have no control over your life, or do you rely on excuses like “I’m genetically predisposed to being overweight”? 4. Do you label yourself in self-deprecating ways?
Do you think and talk about your failure to lose weight as a foregone conclusion? Do you refer to yourself mockingly (or not!) as a stereotype — the happy/funny fat person in the room? Is your e-mail address “fatso@blank.com“? Now think about your responses. How would you de scribe the tone of your answers? Are they affirming and constructive, or downbeat and destructive? Want to turn your thinking around? The following question will help you understand why you have been propagating these destructive thoughts and behaviors so that we can cut them out at the root.

5. How is this negativity hurting you?
Is what you say about yourself really the truth? Or is it a defense mechanism? And if so, against what? Are you just making complicated excuses? How does this kind of negativity help you achieve your goals? The answers to these questions should help you start to see what’s at the root of your negative thinking.Now go back and answer the five questions again, and force yourself to use only positive terms. It can be hard to let go of these negative thought patterns. Often, they’re the result of years of self-loathing and your internalizing of the negative opinions and judgments of others, but you can do it. Remember, knowledge is power. Next time one of those negative thoughts crops up, you’ll have the awareness to cut it down.

There, I said it. No political correctness, no “big bones” excuses, no childbearing hips, I’m fat. Overweight. Obese, even. And no matter how I justify it, it’s time to do something about it.
I’ve been pretty good so far.This time I’m going to  do it though. Because this time it’s for me. Not for my husband, not for my kids, This time it’s because I want to do it. So there.
As a kid I was never scared of monsters under the bed. Or in the wardrobe. Dust, yes. Mess, yes. Junk falling on me, yes. Not monsters, though. The only real monster in my life has been food. It hides in biscuit barrels and in the fridge. It ambushes me from fast food places and supermarket checkouts and petrol station queues. Food lurks like a ghost to haunt me at family gatherings, at outings at friends’ places, at trips to the movies and lunches out and even just having a cuppa in the afternoon is fraught with the threat of food. It has spoiled every birthday party I’ve ever been to.

When my kids were little, there used to be arguments at dinner time. Not “he/she got more than me” but “I’ve got more veggies than he/she does” (it’s not fair).

I am angry at food. I am at war with food. I hate it. I love it. I want it. I want it out of my life. Food is my enemy. Food keeps me alive.

There is no balance for me with food.Funny how yesterday, when I was not allowed to eat because of the medication, I could. Why can’t I have such focus every day? Why can’t I break it all up into separate moments of understanding that controlling what I eat is best for me?

today was rough one .one where i could so easy have went  and eat till it made me sick but instead i went out and worked in the yard . in i’m happy with my self you bet i am ! I will beat this food
Well, dear one, you read my post, so you know that my relationship with food is pretty much the same as yours. I try - oh, how I try - to like only what’s best for me, and 90% of the time I succeed. But that other 10%, if ignored, seems to gain strength in exile - just seems to keep growing until it busts out one day in the form of really awful cravings for things like hot fudge sundaes and the like. And if I give in to it - if I talk myself into going ahead and having one - I go through WEEKS of struggling again to get my appetite under control. Tiresome, really. Sounds sensible, but that three-year-old in my head is still tantrumming over not being able to eat junk whenever she wants, you know?  I intend to have a better relationship with food AND my body, and that’s the truth!

Hello world!

Hello world… that seems pretty appropriate! I have never had a blog, but I have read so many while trying to motivate myself to do something that I felt like maybe journaling would work for me too. Let’s see how it goes…
its A busy week…a busy life!
Wooooooooohooooooooo! Do I sound happy? I am, I am, I am!  I am only 17.5 pounds away from being out of the two’s forever! I lost 1 1/2 this week again yahoo! lol . Look out 200 here i come . I put it on and I need to work hard to take it off. This includes

1) facing my bulimia and compulsive eating problems.

2) facing my eating out of lonliness, being bored, anger, fear etc…..

3) eating for my healthI hope each of you have done good too.

. I think all the work i been doing has help .but winter got me worry again . what dose everyone do for extercize in the winter ? If it snow i shovel snow but the winter have been milder lately or more ice than snow .
We desided against the trailer after hubby figured up the cost we can build a log home using our logs cheaper then it . He already has over half the footing done for it .And a home goes up on price where a trailer goes down .I cn;t wait lol but i know i will have to .we got to build it as we can afford it .then we won’t owe a cent on it but taxes .
I thought about measureing again to see how for i have come but keep putting it off . Maybe one of this days lol
I’d call July it is so hot but it been  a very successful month!! I’m feeling really good about how my program is going! OMG I am sooooooooo tired!!! Work has been very busy - particularly today! I can’t believe it!!! I worked my buns off! Picking up big rock and leveling dirt .I bet my muscels will be sore tomorrow .I already took a HOT shower and it was WONDERFUL!!!! Got the little one bathed and we are ready to sack out! Yeah, it’s early for me but I don’t even care.. I need the rest! So, with that, I’m heading to bed!

ok here how i done

1449 calorie 4 fiber 63 fats and 33 points

till next time…

The Hunt for Hidden Sugar
How Much of the Sweet Stuff is Hiding Your Foods?
– By Becky Hand, Licensed & Registered Dietitian

Ready for a little experiment? Grab that jar of sugar, a measuring spoon, a plate and a can of regular soda. Then, dump one teaspoon of sugar onto the plate. Repeat this nine more times. Do you know what you have, besides a mess? The amount of sugar in one 12-ounce can of soda! Just look at that mound!

Now locate the sugar listing on the soda’s nutrition label—40 grams. Four grams of sugar equals one teaspoon. Do the math. That innocent can of pop contains 10 teaspoons of sugar and 160 empty calories.

Even if you don’t drink regular soda, the typical American now eats the equivalent of about 31 teaspoons (124 grams) of added sugar every day. That sugar alone adds up almost 500 extra calories—about 25% of the average person’s caloric intake. WOW!

Less is More
So how much should you limit your sugar intake? Several health organizations suggest that added sugar should be limited to no more than 10 percent of your total calories. This does not include naturally occurring sugars found in fruits (fructose) and dairy products (lactose). The chart below lists the maximum recommended daily sugar intake based on various calorie levels.

Maximum Sugar Intake

Daily Calorie Intake Grams Teaspoons

1200 ——–30 ———–7.5
1500——– 37————- 9
1800 =====45————-11
2100 ——–52 ————13
2400——–60 ————15
2700 67 17

Deciphering Labels
It can be confusing to try to find out how much added sugar a food contains. The sugar listing on a Nutrition Facts label lumps all sugars together, including naturally-occurring milk and fruit sugars, which can be deceiving. This explains why, according to the label, one cup of milk has 11 grams of sugar even though it doesn’t contain any sugar “added” to it.

To determine how much sugar has been added to a food product, follow these two tips:

* Read the ingredients list. Learn to identify terms that mean added sugars, including sugar, white sugar, brown sugar, confectioner’s sugar, corn syrup, dextrin, honey, invert sugar, maple syrup, raw sugar, beet sugar, cane sugar, corn sweeteners, evaporated cane juice, high fructose corn syrup, malt, molasses, and turbinado sugar.
* Refer to the chart below for approximate amounts of hidden sugar in foods.

Hidden Sugars in Foods

Food Serving Size added sugar

Angel food cake ————4 oz Piece——- 7 tsp
Banana Cake —————4 oz Piece ——–2 tsp
Brownie No Icing ———-1 oz Piece ——–4 tsp
Cheesecake —————–4 oz Piece——- 2 Tsp
Chocolate Caked ,Iced—- 4 oz Piece—— 10 Tsp
coffee Cake —————–4 oz Piece ——–5 tsp
Cupcake,iced ————–4 oz Piece——– 6 Tsp
Fig Newtons —————1 Cookie ———-5 Tsp
Gingersnaps ————–1 Cookie ———–3 Tsp
Glazed Doughnut ——–1 Doughnut ——–6 Tsp
Oatmeal Cookie ———-1 Cookie———– 2 Tsp
Candies

Chocolate Candybar ——–1 Bar———— 7 tsp
Chocolate Mint————– 1 Piece ———-2 tsp

Sugar Substitutes: How Sweet It Is
Get the Low Down on Low-Cal Replacements
– By Becky Hand, Licensed & Registered Dietitian
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Do you feel like you are surrounded by sweets… cookies, cake, pie, ice cream, candy, and pop? Sweet treats are everywhere, along with the extra calories and simple carbohydrates that make them up. For people with diabetes and folks trying to cut calories and carbohydrates, the words “sugar free” can be music to ones ears–or at least satisfaction for a sweet tooth.

They go by several names, including sugar substitute, non-nutritive sweetener, very low calorie sweetener, or alternative sweetener. But one thing is common. They all taste similar to sugar with little to no calories or glycemic response. Each substitute is also sweeter than sugar, meaning that a little goes a long way; since less is needed to achieve the same sweetness, recipes may need to be modified.

Currently the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved five types of sugar substitutes for use in the United States:

* Aspartame tastes very similar to sugar but is 200 times sweeter. Other names include Nutrasweet, Equal, and Sugar Twin (blue box). Aspartame is often the subject of stories in the popular press that claim the product causes a variety of health problems. According to the FDA, aspartame is the most thoroughly tested food additive and studies confirm that it is safe for the general population. However, aspartame should not be used by people who have the rare hereditary disease phenylketonuria.

Because it is not heat stable, aspartame is used mostly in foods that do not require cooking or baking. Therefore it should be added to foods after cooking, or sprinkled on a cooked or baked product after removing it from the heat source. Aspartame will lose its sweetness when heated for a long time.

* Acesulfame-K is often blended with other sugar substitutes to produce a sugar-like taste. It is 200 times sweeter than sugar and goes by the names Sweet One, Sunett, and Sweet & Safe. It is heat stable and can be used in cooked and baked foods.
* Neotame is the newest artificial sweetener available to consumers. It is approximately 7,000-13,000 times sweeter than sugar. It has been approved as a sweetener for baked goods, soft drinks, chewing gum, confections and frostings, gelatins, puddings, jams, jellies, and fruit juices.
* Saccharin, also called Sweet and Low, Sweet Twin, Sweet ‘N Low Brown, and Necta Sweet, is 200-700 times sweeter than sugar. Saccharin keeps its sweet flavor when heated, so it can be used when cooking and baking.
* Sucralose is the only sugar substitute made from sugar, and is 600 times sweeter. It also goes by the name Splenda* (which contains sucralose, dextrose and maltodextrin) and is used in baked goods, soft drinks, gum, frozen dairy desserts, juices and gelatins. Sucralose is heat stable and can be used in desserts and baked goods. *Note: Although Splenda markets itself as “suitable for people with diabetes,” no studies have ever examined whether Splenda is in fact safe for people with diabetes.
Sugar Substitutes: How Sweet It Is
Get the Low Down on Low-Cal Replacements
– By Becky Hand, Licensed & Registered Dietitian
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Foods sweetened with sugar substitutes are lower in calories and can be one component of a weight loss program. But remember, you need to control calories in your whole eating plan. Removing the sugar from a cookie does not turn it into a health food. Without monitoring your portion size, you can still get too many calories and zero nutritional benefits. If you have diabetes or other reasons to watch your sugar intake, check with your health care provider before trying sugar substitutes. Sugar-free doesn’t always mean safe for everyone.

Pulling Your Sweet Tooth
Decrease Cravings with These Tips
– By Holly Little, Certified Personal Trainer
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Having a hard time kicking the habit of giving in to your sweet tooth? From the leftover Halloween candy to the chocolate overload on Christmas night, the cravings have been constant and hard to ignore. Like any other addiction, sugar intake can be a tough one to kick. It seems like the more sugar and desserts you have, the more you are waiting for the next hit. Where does the battle end?

I am not sure that I have the easy, cure-all answer, but here are a few tips that might help you pull your own sweet tooth.

* Try to find a substitute. Generally, you tend to crave sweets after a meal or in the late afternoon. It might be helpful to have something else there and ready to fight off those cravings. For example, peppermint tea might work in the evening, a box of raisins in the afternoon, a piece of fruit, or anything else that you can think of that would be somewhat nutritious and easy to keep with you.
* Wait out the craving. Most experts say the cravings you experience will only last a couple of minutes and if you can wait it out, they will pass and you will be better for it. Try to occupy yourself for a good 10 minutes when you get a craving and if it lasts longer, then it might be time to indulge in something.
* Set daily goals and reward yourself for meeting them. To a sugar addict, nothing is tougher than getting through the day without any type of sugary treat. The longer you can hold out, the easier it will become, so try to find a reward that would be worth holding out for. I did this about a year ago and gave myself a dollar for every day that I did not indulge and at the end of the month or however long it was, I would go get a manicure or buy myself something nice.
* Recruit someone to do it with you. If you are married or have a family, this would be a healthy habit for everyone to adopt. Clean out the cupboards and refrigerator of all bad foods and make the effort a team effort. Hold each other accountable and support one another through the tough times.
* Put yourself in good situations. If you are one who loves to use the vending machines at work or will drive through the local gas station to fill up on snacks, try to do things to prevent you from continuing on with these habits. Clean out all of the change and single dollar bills in your wallet. Make sure you fill up on gas when someone is with you. Go grocery shopping after a meal, so you don’t load up on bad food.

As hard as it might be to believe, you CAN quit this evil thing called sugar and you will be a better person for it. Not only will you probably lose some weight, but you will feel better and more energetic. Good luck!