Posts by noni1200

This is my downfall too! I can do great until around 6PM then it's like I can think of nothing else. grrrr. I have found however that reserving that time to go to the gym helps me.  I used to race and squeeze the gym in at lunch or right after work but this way I can relax and take my time-trying out new exercises I've come across on the internet if I want  and once I'm finished, not only is it nearly time for me to sleep, but the endorphins have kicked in and I don't feel nearly as compelled to reach for my comfort food. Just a thought to add to the already great ideas mentioned already. :D cheers!

Original Post by supersized:

Noni, I have to do my utmost to make sure Toronto ends up continuing to be the blight of the rest of Canada by saying... city? In Saskatchewan? You must be mistaken! :P Actually I have quite a bit of family in Saskatchewan and in the Regina area as well. 

Actually Sara, our city (yes there are cities on the prairies-you should visit your relatives sometime!) was chosen as one of the top 10 cities to live in Canada by Business Magazine a couple years back! So I guess that just leaves the question of Toronto......??? :) lol

Homework: Flavored water-because it has 0 calories I figure it doesn't count as far as I'm concerned. I know if I'm shooting for the analysis that it does however and to that end, for those who I take my hat off to-the link is

http://caloriecount.about.com/calories-compli ments-water-carbonated-mineral-lime-i91965

Having said all that-there are many times I don't have a chance to log ANYTHING. Usually weekends and some evenings(working without a computer).

Sara-May I join in waving goodbye to your second roll? It was a roll that got ME here as well-only a tummy one. Have you already done a week on "what brought you here?"lol.

Robin-you and I will be sooo happy when they make 0 calorie coffee creamer that takes like the real thing. I have to log mine because at one point I realized I was taking in my daily calories ONLY in creamer-coffeemate-i've loved it since I was a kid. I remember eating it by the spoonful (just the powder) until Mom caught me! Not a pretty picture is it? lol. I have a teaspoon in my container of powder and measure for each cup.  If I don't, I start adding "just a little more" to each cup until I'm waaay over the top again.

I've had a week of things breaking down around me (car etc.) but have maintained at least and for now I'm ok with that. I'm still down 20 lbs from where I started so that makes me happy.

A big thank you to Julie who facilitated getting me to this group. I'm very new here so my vote carries only a little weight but in answer to your question Sara, my vote would be for the group to be no larger. I seldom have time to read all the posts and I would like to read them all but that's just my crazy job ridden life :)

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the States. And Happy......er....um....end of November to fellow Canadians! ;)

Noni

Hello everyone! Reading everyone's own take on the "wagon jumper" meaning was SO interesting! Thanks for suggesting it Sara (and thanks for the reminder-you are really on top of your game!!)

LOL, doug-I think I could use one of those seatbelts because right now I am...well, not on the wagon. I've chosen-as so many of you correctly in my opinion, chosen to leap from the vehicle. I seem to have chosen to do this at a most inopportune time, for it seems....the wagon was travelling along a steep mountain road. I say this because although I know there is a ditch waiting for me somewhere-I haven't hit bottom yet-still in the free flight it would seem, wallowing in the 'nothing' frame of mind. And so to Sarah1090's post (love the gravity spin), I would just like to say no matter what time you jump-there's always someone else who is taking the leap right along with you...want to join hands? At the rate I'm heading we would have time to do air-borne manuveurs like parachuters do! lol

I loved your Julie's post on how we share the wagon with other people (and yet ultimately it's our own-equating it to life. Life should just be simple as akcerveny says. Again, I think it can be-the choice again-our own.

I'm sure you'll find something that works for you raven-that's why we're all here, right?

Funny sometimes how (like Sara "purchasing free time") I find myself calling calories "dollars" instead. Hmm..that will french fry will cost me 10 doll...er I mean calories.

Thanks to all for your kind welcome. This group seems very supportive-a good place to be. I'm off to listen for a thud or research airobatics :D hee

Hi all! This is my first post in this group so I'm hoping I got it in the right place. Thank you for the road map instructions Sara-it did indeed get me to the threads. I can identify with the snooze button beatings in the morning. I used to literally jump out of bed when the alarm went off (younger days), and now in my late 40's have a daily wrestling match with my alarm clock just to get vertical. 

A bit about myself (in the essence of introductions)-I've always been just those 20-30 pounds more than I'd like with intervals of dropping the weight down to NEARLY what I'd like. And then something unexplained happens. I (for whatever reason) begin to eat again. Sometimes I think I worry that I'll get sick, other times the shine wears off of being thinner (the compliments do wonders but then ppl get used to you being a certain size) and/or I just get tired of always, ALWAYS keeping track of what I eat.

Right now I'm in a pretty good place-I would most likely be happy where I am but I'd still like to get to 105-just for vanity I think, but I still have a wiggle wad on my tummy that I'm sure would dissappear at 105.

I discovered CC in March this year, while searching for calorie counters at 134 lbs. I'm currently 110 (today) but have maintained between 108 to 114 since June this year.

I'm struggling with a few life issues right now-currently have to find another job for my full time day job as the co. I work for has had a gradual slow down for years and is now nearly closing (manufacturing-need I say more?) I started an evening/weekend job a couple months ago and from that I get a great work out-so much that I've been able to give up my 3 times a week gym habit I've had for the last 6 years (no more gym fees!).

I have an aging mother and last friday made the decision final of putting down my beloved 15 and a half year old shihtzu dog. (I just realized today that I was with my dog longer than my husband). I have been going back and forth for over a year with the decision now-sooo hard as she still had the occassional good day where she would greet me with her tail wagging and sometimes even work up a little "woof!".  But when the bad days got more frequent and the vet informed me of the prognosis, well you know.

I think that oughta be enough whining for now. I'm really happy to be accepted to the group. Now that I've found the threads, I plan on reading through older posts to get to know the members and get to work my duties.  I class myself as a wagon jumper as Super said somewhere "all or nothing" fits my description for sure.

To everyone reading this post-thank you for taking the time-and in return I hope we can get to know one another and help support one another in what is a common struggle.  Now...what to do with that snooze button? ;)

winecountry-I think that's a HUGE part of the whole scheme of things-none of us are perfect (we forget to tell ourselves that sometimes) I'm a bit of a perfectionist and I get very frustrated with myself when I mess up.  Like you nutella-there are times when I feel like throwing in the towel.  winecountry-I like your advise-I need to take it and often!! Thanks!

YES!! I do exactly that-in fact I searched the forums for someone who did it as well. I get my weight down was 108 (5'3") and then, I don't know what happens but I get panicy-I think I'll get sick or something and some trigger in my head just makes me eat. I HATE it! I wish I could figure it out. The only thing I can (so far) akin it to is my mother's voice telling me if I don't eat I'll get sick (as a kid). Does that ring any bells for you?  I wish I had more answers for you firefly.  Anyone else out there with this problem?

nannygrabber-you are able to portray your feelings so well. I've always had trouble with that-must be my Welsh background. I've realized too that this "thing" with weight loss is emotional for me. I can go hungry for long periods if I'm in the right frame of mind....other times, you guessed it, I wouldn't stop eating until I'd eat the refridgerator itself if I could.  Would you be so kind as to give us a link or address for the "wagons" thread you spoke of?

OO! I love surveys!

favorite...

fruit: bananas (but mostly ALL) 

snack: jello-fat free-sugar free 

cereal(hot/cold): Fruit Loops, sigh, I like the smell more than the taste!

smoothie: strawberry/banana

type of cookie: no thanks 

sandwich: Gramma Lee's ham & cheese with all fresh veggies on top!(don't forget the sprouts) 

italian food: pasta

diet drink: Nestea Singles 

nut: cashew

spread: butter *winch* 

bagel: no thanks

restaurant: Houston's

veggie: potatoes, fresh cucumbers

bar (ex. luna bars): granola with honey & almonds

binge food: home made french fries (guilt)

soup/stew: campbell's alphabet-vegetable/homemade beef stew

meat/seafood: bbq'd tbone/fresh grilled salmon 

burrito contents: no thanks

appetizer: potato skins

icecream: schwan's strawberry

donut/pastry: no thanks

dinner meal: roast beef with mashed potatoes 'n gravy and peas w/butter

international food type: chinese

muffin: no thanks

baked bread: banana loaf or fresh homemade white bread with butter

juice: pineapple

"Sometimes eating actually makes me feel more hungry!!"

I had this problem too-have you been checked for ulcers and/or level of stomach acid? I actually found out it had more to do with that than food.

I have a family history of it (apparently it is partly hereditary). Of having too much stomach acid. As much as I loathe medicine, there is a way to lower the levels both through medicine AND educating one's self on when/how much/and what to eat that all affect production of acid.

Have you been checked out by a doc for this? If not, it may be something you want to explore.   It's only a simple blood test.  I only had to take medication for a month to get the levels down, and then it was a case of teaching myself how to eat to avoid having my stomach try to eat itself! (smaller portions, more frequently, avoiding lots of spicy or high acid foods). It's really not as difficult as all that might seem and if it wards off an ulcer, it's well worth it!

You're already watching what you eat and that's very commendable!! Way to go! whatever07 is right-no need to starve yourself.

If you find high levels of acid aren't to blame, you're already on the road to figuring it out.

best of luck!

new here and emotional eater=me! argument with the bf? drown my sorrows in cheese pleezers.  can't doing anything (seemingly) about something that's bothering me? at least scarfing down chips and dip makes me feel better--in the moment.  But the next day when nothing fits I am self bashing again....and so the cycle continues!  I just started writing down everything I eat and that gives me a sense of control-something I need. I'm finding it's all in the planning. I'm doing the same as you, stc-weighing out and recording my calories and although I've had setbacks, I'm determined this may be the way for me to finally get off this (not-so) merry-go-round. I can relate to alot of the posts on this board-and what someone said about finding the support here that nothing else has provided for us so far-it's so true! thanks for starting the thread koilady! you can bet I'll be checking back often and hope to get to know you all!

Original Post by tina_4792:

I bought a small mechanical scale at Bed Bath & Beyond for $5.99 - it is completely adequate for measuring small amounts of food.  It's amazing how my perception of a serving has shifted.  That little scale was totally worth buying!

 I agree tina. I splurged and bought a scale as well and as you say-it has really taught me alot about the volume of "grams". You can look at it as an investment in learning. If you use it alot, after awhile, you may find you are able to acertain volume on your own, when you are not able to use the scale (eating out etc.)