Posts by healthforlife

Thanks for the data. And I like your idea. I think I'll start paying more attention to how my weekend 2-3 glasses of wine are affecting me! 

One thought, I am amazed that you stayed within your calorie range on the days you drank.  I can barely stay under my stupid 1300 recommended allotment. I have to be sure to work out on the weekend, because I want one or two glasses of wine and it adds calories so fast. 7oz of wine is 158 calories!  Two of those and I'm barely eating any food if I stay under my suggested limit and don't work out. 

You know how our bodies metabolisum slows down when they don't get enough food.  Do you think this is also a factor to your body stabilizing and not losing weight..... because you are eating less to accommodate the alcohol?         &nb sp;  

What are your thoughts?

Cat

Hi,

When they say "watch sodium" they mean don't consume more than 2400 mg a day of sodium.  That adds up fast even if you don't add salt to your food.  For example, I also use lean cuisine once in a while (love them even if I shouldn't).  Just looked in the freezer.......one little lemon chicken box equals 570mg, one sesame chicken is 650mg of sodium. Sure they're low in calories and have no trans fat, but the salt is relatively high. 

Look at the side of the box that lists ingredients. They list them in order of quantity.  So if it has salt, sugar, hydrogenated oil... in the first five ingredients, it should be thrown out.

As far as the tea goes (I love tea too), I don't know of any that help salt intake particularly.  However, I do know that parsley is a natural diuretic.    

This is an interesting tid bit. I read that people who frequently reach for salty foods tend to be more stressed.  Maybe you should try (me too for that matter) a stress reducing activity.  ...Meditation? Might be worth a try....I'm going to give it a go anyway.

Finally, check out this link about the scale and stop beating yourself up! Good luck with your goals!!

Cat

 http://primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/w eight/scale.htm

Thanks! Sounds yummy........I printed it and put it in my "Whats for dinner" pile.

Cat

"Major hair ball or respitory problem",

I'm sorry to hear about your kitty.  It can be very stressful when our "babies" get sick. And I know your hoping for something small, and it may be, but it's gone on for days now so you really should take your cat in to be checked. I know how it is, when my beloved dog was dieing from cancer I just didn't know where I was going to get the money to help him.  Call around, some vets will work with you for payments and you won't have to come up with the entire balance at the appointment.  Also, if you have an aspca, or humane society near by, they may have information about a clinic with reduced fees.  Another alternative is to take out a small pet care loan through carecredit (I did this for my dog).  They are strictly for animal care. They charge no interest and have extended payment plans. Ask your vet about it, they should be signed up with an organization that does this. Of course you love your Cat, I can tell your worried about him, but remember he is compeletly dependent on you to take care of him. Sometimes you just got to bite the bullet and do whatever it takes. You'll feel much better knowing what your dealing with.

Below is a link to coughing cats. 

http://www.yourpethealthmatters.com/YourPetsH ealthTranscripts/YourPetsHealth074.htm 

Hi, just realized I forgot to say that you must drain the shredded cucumber of as much juice as possible for the recipe above.  I shred the cucumber in a bowl, than squeeze the cucumber to one side of the bowl (use a little muscle) with the bowl tilted....the juice collects on the opposite side...toss it.  Try to get as much juice out as possible or you'll end up with watery tarter sauce.

Cat

This sounds rea-l-l-l-l-l-y good!  I'm not sure if "young" comes to mind when describing myself anymore so I don't think I can "stay" there, but health is my destination.  So thanks, I have everything on the list sitting in my fridge right now! I'm going to try it today!

Cat   

Kimberlypaige, missed you gloom and doom post but I can imagine.  Don't worry, we have all been there and have come out of it, just as you will.  Don't beat yourself up.  I think one of the worst things we all seem to do to ourselves is to beat ourselves up over ...you name it!  Remember, you are already a good person, you are ALREADY GOOD ENOUGH!

It might sound funny because we are all trying to lose weight (or maintain it).  But I believe acceptance of ourselves is so important.  Meaning that weight (or age) does not define us. Who you are as a person is much more important!

P.S. 40 is a snap.  Don't worry about it!

Spirochete, I also read Caesar Milans book.  And because I'm a crazy animal person I bought and read the books he noted in the back. 

Right now I'm reading 2-3 different books.  I usually read more than one at a time and choose which one based on my mood.  Currently reading... Eat, Pray, Love; Happiness Now; and Coming Back Alive (love those harrowing true life stories).

Has anyone read Snow Flower, or Blindness? They are next on my list. 

TO-TO-RO...TO-TOR-R-R-O!  Can't help singing that when I hear anything about Totoro.  My daughter took years of Japanese lessons and it all started with that movie..............you never know what effect something has on a person.

Did anyone ever see "Waking Ned Devine"...it's hilarious!

lol...........of course you already know the answer to the thursday question.  But maybe your wondering how significantlyit will effect the scale.  Lets face it, I think we have all been where you are now , will be tonight.  You know, you haven't even done it already.  It's like a premeditated crime vs. a crime of passion and in the moment insanity.  It's not like you were driving by KFC and was sucked into its vortex. No, hours ahead you plot exactly how and when you'll do the dirty deed.  This being the case, I say try to trick yourself out of it.  A big part of the healthy lifestyle is somehow getting over that lust, craving, got to have it NOW desire for (fill in the blank).  Of course, I'm on this website too, so I haven't exactly figured out how to do it myself..........but, never the less. We must TRY!!! 

Quick, get out a picture of your unfattering self.  Stare at it.  Think how good your going to look when you reach the goal weight.  Reward yourself with your determination with (NOT FOOD) something you enjoy....clothes, something for the house, movie etc.

GOOD LUCK!