Posts by nls

Forum	Topic	Date	Replies

The Lounge	Dating a Mexican?	Apr 03 2007 18:25 (UTC)	45
No, not dating a mexican/hispanic man, actually married to a white guy. But, I do live in Guatemala and have observed how most of my friends eat non-processed foods. I used to think it was because all the processed foods here are imported, and therefore more expensive. I can buy a half dozen bananas for 25 cents when a package of oreos costs over 4 dollars! But I also think that my friends have not yet been contaminated with the fast-food, fast-pace, unhealthy lifestyle that I come from. Although, unfortunately that is changing here in Latin America as more and more fast food restaurants appear, Pepsi and Coke factories are everywhere, and places like Walmart are buying out the local grocery store chain. Obesity is on the rise here, and no one seems to be aware of it (maybe where the States was 20-30 years ago). People here tend to eat home made meals 3 times a day! Even kids at my girls' school are brought homemade chicken or soup and fresh tortillas every day at noon! I, on the other hand, was doing what my mom did, sending peanut butter and jelly, packaged cookies, chips, and a juice box. . . until I found calorie count, and decided to encourage better eating habits in my kids! So, kudos to your boyfriend! He's on the right track!
The Lounge	Why is "moderation" so hard for Americans?	Mar 12 2007 04:06 (UTC)
I agree that we tend to eat too fast. My grandma always says you should chew each bite 25 times (try doing that with mash potatoes!). She says it helps with digestion and gives your body a chance to tell you it's full before you've eaten more than you should. prdmommyof3: I live in Guatemala and when I got here was surprised at the size of homes here (very small) even the very wealthy do not have the square footage that a normal American middle class home might have. So, I think you are right about us liking everything big.
The Lounge	Why is "moderation" so hard for Americans?	Mar 08 2007 22:42 (UTC)	7
Sarah_11235, I agree, accesibility has a lot to do with it! Also, advertising, I feel like food and other things are in our face everywhere we turn.
Weight Loss	Can we talk about poo? Again?	Mar 08 2007 22:40 (UTC)	30
I'm glad someone brought this up! I used to be a morning pooper, religiously, what my husband and I would call the "AM BM". But since starting cc sometimes I go days without, and when I do it is a different consistency and not very much. I'm not in pain, just confused. . .
The Lounge	Why is "moderation" so hard for Americans?	Mar 08 2007 05:13 (UTC)	10
das1988 - I didn't mean to offend you, sorry if I did. I guess I'm reflecting more on my own trouble with moderation zaika - true, every country and culture has people who do follow moderation. Just thought I'd start a dialogue about something I was wondering about. . .
Fitness	March on!!! To greater Abs! (Revised) never too late to join!	Mar 07 2007 04:35 (UTC)	87
still ok with me Kallie67!
Fitness	March on!!! To greater Abs! (Revised) never too late to join!	Mar 07 2007 01:15 (UTC)	91
For me, the weekend was a bust. . . but Monday I did a 30 min. pilates/yoga class and today (tues) I did another 30 min. pilates class. Both classes focused soley on abs, ouch. . . but good.
Foods	I miss cheese!	Mar 06 2007 19:15 (UTC)	8
wow! ya'll give some great ideas! Never knew that there were so many options! Thanks!
Motivation	Lent...giving anything up?	Mar 06 2007 19:13 (UTC)	2
What is the purpose of Lent? What does it mean to you? As a kid, we always celebrated Lent to prepare our hearts for Easter.
Fitness	March on!!! To greater Abs! (Revised) never too late to join!	Mar 05 2007 21:20 (UTC)	101
kallie67, want to be my buddy? You seem like you know what you're doing. . . I'm new.
Foods	I miss cheese!	Mar 05 2007 19:59 (UTC)	22
Great ideas everyone! Thanks!
Motivation	Lent...giving anything up?	Mar 05 2007 19:21 (UTC)	14
Last night read an excerpt from a book about fasting things like criticalness. Decided to try it today, it is harder than I thought. I'm trying not to say any critical remark, which includes agreeing with someone else's critical remark.
Motivation	Lent...giving anything up?	Mar 05 2007 19:19 (UTC)	15
I usually always give up some food. . . but that has other motivations (i.e. to lose weight). So I decided to give up sleeping in. . . too hard! I've aleady slept in a couple of times. So, now I've decided to give up shopping (except for mandatory grocery shopping).
Weight Loss	what size at what weight?	Mar 05 2007 19:16 (UTC)	288
5'6" 158 lbs size 10 stretch jeans/pants size 12 non-stretch jeans/pants
Weight Loss	Help I'm stuck at one weight	Mar 05 2007 19:12 (UTC)	2
bigtwinky should definitely pee in the office! made me laugh out loud! Thanks for making my work time humorous!
Fitness	March on!!! To greater Abs! (Revised) never too late to join!	Mar 05 2007 17:22 (UTC)	106
I would really like a buddy then!
Games & Challenges	MARCH 5-a-day Veggie Challenge	Mar 05 2007 14:12 (UTC)	132
I'll do 5 veggies a day
Weight Loss	Stretch marks?	Mar 04 2007 20:41 (UTC)	4
I have stretch marks from pregnancy on my belly, thighs, and boobs. I bought expensive cream to try to get rid of them and it didn't work. I've been told that short of a tummy tuck (which I am NOT open to) I'll have them for the rest of my life. . .fun. My girls like to point out the ones they gave me, the oldest "gave" me the ones bellow my belly button, and the youngest the ones above. I guess it's a memory of childbirth that will live with me.
Fitness	March on!!! To greater Abs! (Revised) never too late to join!	Mar 04 2007 20:35 (UTC)	112
my starting measurement is 35" I could use a buddy? What is a buddy for?
Motivation	Lost first pound	Mar 03 2007 03:32 (UTC)
Yea grochowska! I feel the same way! It is a great educational sight, not to mention motivational! Good luck!
Fitness	Pilates	Mar 01 2007 21:59 (UTC)
finallyready, thanks for you input about pilates. I have a question for you. . . I go to the gym all the time, I love it! I've seen results doing classes (spinning, pilates, yoga, hip hop, aerobics), the ellipitical trainer, and abs. I also worked with a personal trainer for a couple months last year, which I liked, but it was expensive. Yesterday a PT came up to me at the gym and tried to sell me on his program. I don't lack motivation, I don't lack discipline, the thing I lack is knowledge about how to firm up specific areas. I don't feel like I need to invest a ton of money to learn that, couldn't someone just tell me? I have a high respect for people in your profession and I believe that PT's are very helpful, but at my gym I feel a little like the PT's don't really teach me, they just get me to rely more and more on them so I keep paying them. What should I do?
Fitness	What exercise does for me	Mar 01 2007 13:44 (UTC)	2
Oh Yes, liv4aco! I forgot about that one! I love taking out my frustration in the spinning room or hip hop or just on the elliptical machine! When I'm mad, I run faster, spin faster, work harder! 22. Makes me a better friend to others, cuz since I've lost weight, I'm not so focused on my own insecurities.
Fitness	Pilates	Mar 01 2007 04:40 (UTC)	6
I first tried Pilates from a video, but it didn't work for me. Then I tried it at my gym, it is by far the class that kicks my butt the most! I sweat more in pilates than any spinning class I've ever done! It helps to have an instructor yelling at you to keep you going. . . and correcting when you are doing it wrong (or in my case trying to do it easier than I'm supposed to).
Fitness	What exercise does for me	Mar 01 2007 04:35 (UTC)	7
Totally agree with sqwish1984 and jenmcc! Especially #12! Best antidepressant in the world! 16. It helps me want to eat healthier foods. 17. It gives me more energy everyday. 18. It keeps me going when others need so much of me (work, kids, husband) by creating a space for "me" in my day.
Games & Challenges	MARCH 5-a-day Veggie Challenge	Mar 01 2007 04:26 (UTC)	175
I'm in! I never liked veggies, maybe cuz my mom cooked them to death! Trying to learn how to eat them now at age 32.
Motivation	Lost first pound	Mar 01 2007 04:23 (UTC)	5
I love this site! I am so motivated, every morning I wake up and check the site! What a great community!
The Lounge	Anyone else addicted to Prison Break???	Feb 28 2007 03:07 (UTC)
It's on Monday nights on FOX right before 24 (which I also love). Did you hear that Sarah Wayne Callies (aka Dr. Tancredi) is pregnant? Apparantly she is due in Aug. So, will she and Michael sleep together? Will they hide the pregnancy? Or will she get killed?
Motivation	Lost first pound	Feb 28 2007 02:31 (UTC)	9
Thanks for the encouragement!
Motivation	How do I motivate my wife?	Feb 28 2007 02:04 (UTC)	69
As a mom of 2 (ages 8 and 6) it took me SO long to loose the weight from pregnancy, not to mention the other weight I put on (that I'm still working on). The worst thing for me would be if my husband was not encouraging! But, he is not the right person to keep me accountable for weight goals, I need to know he loves me exactly the way I am (which today is smaller than a year ago). I would look for a friend who can motivate your wife, someone she can work out with. Give her time away from the kids. I love my gym time each day cuz it's just me, no interruptions, no one needs me during that time. Also, I found that excercise is an anti-depressant for me, something most moms need.
Weight Loss	what has been your highest weight?	Feb 28 2007 01:50 (UTC)	261
180 in January 2006, I'm 5'6" and I'm down to 159, my goal is 150, although the website gave me a goal of 139. . . that'd be fine with me!

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