tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post2190850022584210718..comments2023-10-20T01:45:56.058-07:00Comments on Something Brilliant is Brewing: Changing it upLesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12401609334253676307noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-70723294787141475062010-05-24T20:49:29.762-07:002010-05-24T20:49:29.762-07:00I love this plan....sounds good. I think you and ...I love this plan....sounds good. I think you and I both NEED structure to succeed at this weight loss thing. So glad you were able to get in such a LONG walk...that is fantastic! Can you believe I'm at 240 again? lol Good grief. I started Kandice's challenge today, which is the same thing I was planning on doing anyway...lose as much weight as I can and weigh in on Friday's like I normally do, so not too much weird stuff to keep up with, lol. I am soooo out of the walking habit. Not good. Trying to get myself talked back into going to the park or the gym. I'm shocked at myself. I've been exercising steadily this whole time pretty much...and the desire is just zero right now. ZERO. Pray for me girl...you know I'm praying for you. Love ya'. :)Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09903038555489140718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-3177793377590799462010-05-24T20:00:13.233-07:002010-05-24T20:00:13.233-07:00Hey, Leslie. You know my thing about gluten. I&#...Hey, Leslie. You know my thing about gluten. I'm betting that if you cut out the gluten and concentrated sugar, you'll find renewed determination. <br /><br />Bananas. You know, I have always stayed away form banans because they were rough on my diabetes. BUT now that I've cut out gluten and other heavy starches (like rice), my glucose is so low, that bananas are really helpful. So I've been eating more and more of them.<br /><br />And just as I read your post, it occurred to me that--maybe--they are what's causing my renewed urge to munch a little. maybe. It's not like the driven cravings I've had...but a little restless, I'd like to eat, feeling.<br /><br />I'm going to have to track that. sigh. I hope not. They're so convenient to avoid glucose dips. And I'm loving the frozen banana "ice cream". arrghh.<br /><br />Best wishes with getting your groove back.<br /><br />DebAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-13692926672751775692010-05-24T19:27:25.198-07:002010-05-24T19:27:25.198-07:00I am in a strict 12 step program but we were requi...I am in a strict 12 step program but we were required to get a food plan for a nutritionist and what ever your nutritionist has on your plan is your plan. I get skim milk in my coffee for breakfast and lunch. I am able to eat bananas and cherries and potatoes and bread. In my HOW meeting no one is allowed to give you a food plan and the only restrictions that we tell the nutritionist to follow is that we do not drink alcohol and we cannot have any sugars list 5th or higher. I hope that the plan with out the calls and meetings work for you. If not you can go back < get a unpunitive sponsor>Wishful Shrinkinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02482257911559614940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-12214163096127355722010-05-24T19:02:28.472-07:002010-05-24T19:02:28.472-07:00"Relying on certain packaged processed foods ..."Relying on certain packaged processed foods set me up to eat more than I should." I could have wrote those same exact words. <br /><br />I don't have any words of wisdom but what I do have is encouragement! I believe in you and I think you believe in yourself too-and that's a GOOD thing! You are strong and you are brave. <br /><br />I will only say this one thing: whatever you do, don't go hungry AND (o.k-two things) be kind to yourself, you deserve it! You've come so far and have been through so much...some people don't make it out of what you've come through (in life). You are a woman w/purpose and you have so much to offer. Hang tight my friend!Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041064619699436592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-65107053338125347942010-05-24T17:38:17.496-07:002010-05-24T17:38:17.496-07:00That's great that you have found something you...That's great that you have found something you think will get the ball rolling for you again. I think we do have to be willing to tweak it here and there, and sometimes trying something new is what it takes to bust out of the rut. Good for you!<br />Loretta<br />=^..^=Rettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10034267067410245582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-7098874453564125332010-05-24T16:47:52.505-07:002010-05-24T16:47:52.505-07:00Hi Leslie. Glad you've worked out a way forwar...Hi Leslie. Glad you've worked out a way forward you feel happy with. <br /><br />Brilliant about your knees being in such good shape. I'm sure that will really help too - give you some confidence back about exercising again. <br /><br />Good luck with getting back in the pool!<br /><br />Bearfriend xxFriend of the Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01338137165061207438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-80834789312190699802010-05-24T16:32:22.313-07:002010-05-24T16:32:22.313-07:00I think we all need to do what works best for us. ...I think we all need to do what works best for us. I had to ditch those bars recently. I was getting that snacky feeling- and it makes me feel like I am going to slip up and binge. SO I gave them away- just today I made some lara bar type "balls" that do not make me feel that way- keepin it safe! :) <br /><br />YOu do what you need to- and you have our support! :) xoxoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07009516137159510425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-75072818882160967432010-05-24T12:46:13.407-07:002010-05-24T12:46:13.407-07:00Hey it sounds like you have a plan and sometimes i...Hey it sounds like you have a plan and sometimes it is good to cut out all the crazy refined carbs and "detox" to stop the cravings. A couple of days of South Beach style meals usually does the trick for me.<br /><br />Bananas can sometimes be a trigger food for me but not other fruits.<br /><br />Wishing you well as you move forward with a plan this week.Tami@NutmegNotebookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03734911958992997465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-368756472468137172010-05-24T11:56:57.554-07:002010-05-24T11:56:57.554-07:00I hope the rigid routine works for you - I could n...I hope the rigid routine works for you - I could never be that strict - I love cheese and pizza too much!<br /><br />Hugs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-91685933864832481732010-05-24T11:17:42.720-07:002010-05-24T11:17:42.720-07:00Here's to a strong second wind, Leslie. Find t...Here's to a strong second wind, Leslie. Find that missing mojo and let's roll...Cole Walter Mellonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14792991151019418800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-1832784559486141902010-05-24T11:05:49.937-07:002010-05-24T11:05:49.937-07:00Most every plan I've tried says no bananas, bu...Most every plan I've tried says no bananas, but I love them and if I want one, I have one. A whole one. Not a half!<br /><br />Good job with that walk! Sometimes walking to/from an errand is the very best way to work in the exercise, isn't it?Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14974376008651624094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-87811681229075917972010-05-24T11:01:59.549-07:002010-05-24T11:01:59.549-07:00I was thinking the same thing - a portion of a fru...I was thinking the same thing - a portion of a fruit (as long it is not one that sets you off), a portion of a low fat dairy, a portion of protein, half your veggies raw, half your veggies cooked, really watch the starch/carbs, avoid all processed, etc. <br /><br />A FORMULA<br /><br />and you can do it by yourself, for yourself.Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05452333714845476967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-41619326463494140642010-05-24T10:48:21.320-07:002010-05-24T10:48:21.320-07:00Way to go on your walk!!Way to go on your walk!!Pining for Pinteresthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281923465561005941noreply@blogger.com