Posts by heatherhoney

Forum	Topic	Date	Replies

The Lounge	need a good book to read ..	Oct 08 2007 12:04 (UTC)	14
The Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon is really good, I am on the second book and I hate to put it down! Very interesting historically, and a great story. I highly recommend them!
Weight Loss	The miracle spice	Oct 03 2007 11:08 (UTC)	47
I have heard that cinnamon can be helpful in blood sugar regulation, and I have been thinking about trying it, thanks to your post I will for sure now! FYI, you can also find cinnamon capsules at the drugstore, or Costco.
Weight Loss	30 lbs by January 1st, 2008---*CLOSED*	Oct 02 2007 07:24 (UTC)	74
My goal was 32 lbs by Jan 1, 2008. I joined this thread on Sept 16, at 302. Today I am at 294.6, so I am getting there!! Yay me! Yay for all of you too! Keep on keepin' on!
The Lounge	Funny/weird expressions/sayings by people you know!	Sep 18 2007 10:30 (UTC)	14
How about "sweating like a whore in church" and "going to jump in the shower, fight dirt with water!"
The Lounge	Mispronunciations? Funny!	Sep 17 2007 11:21 (UTC)	38
My daughter came up with "hunormous" recently, a mix-up of enormous and huge. Cracks me up every time!
The Lounge	Funny/weird expressions/sayings by people you know!	Sep 17 2007 10:45 (UTC)	28
In my family we say "Nighty, night rabbit", from the Bugs Bunny cartoon when one of Bugs's foes is trying to do him in. We call each other "Sugar-booger" from a sit-com, can't remember which one right now. When we are going to do something fast it is "like a turd of hurdles". And, "Son of a bean farmer!"
Weight Loss	30 lbs by January 1st, 2008---*CLOSED*	Sep 17 2007 06:17 (UTC)	144
Me too, Current:302 lb Goal by Jan 1, 2008: 270 lb (loss of 32 lb) Goal weight: 150 lb by Jan 1, 2009 Age: 34 Height: 5'9 Let's Rock and Roll!
Weight Loss	TODAY'S DIET & NUTRITION - Free MAGAZINE Subscription...	Sep 12 2007 06:23 (UTC)	14
I did, thanks!
Fitness	ever just feel like NOT working out??	Aug 20 2007 08:17 (UTC)	5
As the saying goes "Just Do It!" When I don't feel like going to the gym, I just get ready and go, and when I get there, I get into it. I feel better about myself for going and not giving in to that voice that is telling me to stay home and watch tv. If I still am not into it when I am done with my weight lifting, I just do 30 minutes on the recumbent bike with a magazine, which hardly feels like exercise at all!
Games & Challenges	Choose one and pass it on ;)	Aug 15 2007 09:07 (UTC)	2,241
Definitely chocolate chip! Margaritas or martinis?
Games & Challenges	ABC Convos	Aug 15 2007 09:05 (UTC)	2,006
Today I want to be a bird, so I can spread my wings and fly!
Games & Challenges	Not scrambled eggs but scrambled words	Aug 15 2007 08:59 (UTC)	225
MORONIC!!! olbsuufa Good luck!
Foods	I miss my sausage, any alternatives?	Aug 15 2007 08:29 (UTC)	10
John Morrell has these new smoked turkey sausages that are only 6 grams of fat each and 120 calories (versus 12-20 grams of fat in a regular hot dog or polish sausage). They taste great alone or in a scramble with eggs, or in beans and rice.
Fitness	Anything interesting 2 do while on treadmill 2 cut boredom??	Aug 13 2007 10:47 (UTC)	13
I get bored too, so I like to use a treadmill or elliptical by the window, and I count the cars that go by. I only allow myself to look at the timer countdown every 100 cars. It seems to make the time go by faster, and its totally mindless.
Motivation	Taste Buds	Aug 07 2007 11:23 (UTC)	2
Ha! Funny! Well I have always thought that a pill or something that would make it so you couldn't taste food would be the ultimate weight loss tool. I mean if you can't taste the wonderful flavors of foods, then why bother to eat more than it takes to make you full? If fried chicken, french fries and ice cream had no flavor I wouldn't eat them. Might as well just eat carrots...
The Lounge	Envelope system	Aug 06 2007 10:39 (UTC)	5
Look up Dave Ramsey, he has written books on how to get out of debt and how to create budgets using the envelope system. He also has a radio show that is run nationally. Not to sound like an advertisement, but he changed my life. My husband and I have been debt free except for our house for 8 years now.
Fitness	Please advise on workout schedule and content.	Jul 31 2007 12:50 (UTC)	3
Thanks! That sounds like some good advice (except the squats and lunges part-YUCK! but I will do them...) ;^)
Motivation	On the long Road ( over 300 lbs)	Jul 25 2007 07:44 (UTC)	8
Well I am with you here. I started in mid-April trying to eat better and I joined a gym so I could exercise. I bought a scale for the first time about that time and it went up to 330lbs. The first time I weighed myself I was over that. After about two weeks I met my first goal which was to be under 330. For the first month the weight seemed easy to lose, but I have been at just over 300 for about a month now. I have to say that I just got back from a vacation to Las Vegas and although I had good intentions, I didn't have the willpower, and I gained weight. But, only about 3 lbs because we did so much walking in the damned heat!!! So now I am back on track and almost to my next goal which is to be under 300lbs. It is hard to lose weight, but every day I feel a little better about myself and a little healthier. We all have a long way to go-HALF my body weight!!! But it will be easier (and more fun) if we can motivate and encourage each other along the way! Count me in!
Weight Loss	Find your twin on CC!	Jul 09 2007 11:41 (UTC)	1,624
Looked through all 45 pages and only found one kinda-twin... Female Starting weight: somewhere slightly above 330 (my scale only goes to 330!) Current weight:301 lbs 33 yrs 5'9" Large frame I have almost reached my first mini-goal of under 300 lbs (gotta start somewhere, right?). My ultimate goal is 165, so I have a long ways to go. Might be nice to have some company along the way!
Foods	What did YOU eat today?	Jun 19 2007 10:29 (UTC)	3,516
breakfast:bowl of natures path optimum power cereal with skim milk snack: ak-mak crackers topped with a little ranch and roast beef lunch: a big salad with some roasted baby reds and some of the HEAVENLY smoked pork roast my husband made snack: grapes with cheese dinner:another salad with some roasted chicken and a little ranch snack: ak-mak crackers with mustard and roast beef hmm: a lot of roasting going on here...LOL
Weight Loss	100 pound weight loss	Jun 13 2007 07:58 (UTC)	22
Yes, I'm with ya! As of today I am 305, my goal is 165. I'm 5'9" and "big-boned". I've been at it for about 3 months and I have lost 25 lbs so far. I've been kind of plateau'd for the last 2 weeks or so. I'm hoping one of these days I'll hop on the scale and it will be 2 or 3 pounds lower! Motivateme320, you motivate me! You rock!
Weight Loss	Newbie here...	Jun 13 2007 07:14 (UTC)	1
Good luck!!!
Foods	Flavored water packets	Jun 13 2007 06:08 (UTC)
They taste good but they have aspartame (fulfill) or sucralose (lipton) which is not so good. Celestial Seasonings makes some flavored ice tea packets called Zingers-to-go that are made with stevia as a sweetener. Stevia has no calories and is all natural. It has a negligible effect on blood sugar levels and is good for diabetics or if you are watching your carbs. I've had to switch to stevia and agave as sweeteners because I was diagnosed as insulin resistant (slippery slope to diabetes). I used to drink lots of Diet Pepsi, sugar free energy drinks and those drink packets. My nutritionist says that the artificial sweeteners raise your insulin levels the same as regular sugar... Just a thought for you, diabetes is becoming so prevalent in our country, and education is key to preventing it.
Health & Support	Need advice from night shift workers...	Jun 11 2007 10:44 (UTC)	1
I'm in the same boat as you, I work 3 10's (9pm to 7am) and then I'm off for the rest of the week, and I go to a normal day schedule. I have been diagnosed as insulin resistant. I'm seeing a nutritionist and she recommends eating 3 small meals 20-25 grams of protein and 10-15 grams carbs, and 3 snacks of 10-15 grams protein and 5-10 grams of carbs. Snacks being a small piece of fruit and a handful of nuts, or a bit of cheese and crackers (healthy ones like rye krisp or ak-mak). The key is to keep your blood sugar even using proteins. If you know that you will get to eat again in a couple of hours, it can help motivate you to keep your portions down at regular meals. I have started regular exercise at the gym as well. I have found that I have much more energy now, and I watch much less TV! Good luck to you!

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