tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post767288957783811393..comments2023-10-20T01:45:56.058-07:00Comments on Something Brilliant is Brewing: Brief whine - then EnoughLesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12401609334253676307noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-17780741169701120682010-05-24T14:15:46.702-07:002010-05-24T14:15:46.702-07:00Ouch! I'm itchy just looking at those pictures...Ouch! I'm itchy just looking at those pictures. Hope you feel better soon.MBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01430150187237706515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-45829461177563217222010-05-24T08:04:00.080-07:002010-05-24T08:04:00.080-07:00Very interesting post...
Hope the rash clears u...Very interesting post... <br /><br />Hope the rash clears up very soon - it looks so uncomfortable... :o( My one experience with Benadryl was the first time I visited the US. I had the most awful jetlag and couldn't sleep at all the first three nights I was there. A pharmacist recommended the stuff and I was out for the count about 30 minutes after I'd taken a dose! I can't believe you can buy it over the counter! (But then a friend of mine in MT can't believe you can buy codeine over the counter here!)Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16237128259799260713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-63979476638491528162010-05-23T08:55:48.104-07:002010-05-23T08:55:48.104-07:00Sorry about the poison ivy...I've never experi...Sorry about the poison ivy...I've never experienced it but it doesn't look like any fun.<br /><br />I've got the same problem with "enough" when it comes to food tasting "too good" as opposed to somewhat bland, boring or mediocre. You'll notice I sometimes eat egg white scrambles for dinner just for this reason....that's what I had last night because I knew if I started in on the noodles I'd fixed for Dwayne, I'd be in some serious trouble. I'm trying to break out of it though. I went through one of my recipe books the other night and am going to try to fix some new stuff this week while still keeping the calories under control. :)Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09903038555489140718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-5374321231630621462010-05-22T09:23:48.140-07:002010-05-22T09:23:48.140-07:00I hope your poison ivy heals up soon. I agree with...I hope your poison ivy heals up soon. I agree with a good dinner wanting more and a not so good wanting less. I am still working hard on that one.<br /><br />WillowBetty https://www.blogger.com/profile/09718576668233061528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-17645634217599188292010-05-21T20:50:55.073-07:002010-05-21T20:50:55.073-07:00If you think about the evolution of food/cooking, ...If you think about the evolution of food/cooking, I think you will agree this TO DIE FOR LEVEL of food is a very recent thing.<br /><br />The "over stimulated taste bud level of food as a constant" is not a natural part of our food chain. <br /><br />It is a product of modern technology and marketing.<br /><br />So I think it is actually 'normal' to respond in a reasonable way to food that is natural. Be able to eat in serving sizes and not lust after more, More, MORE. <br /><br />And for most of us here, it is also fairly normal (to us) to have a severe case of the WANTS when it is 'too good to be true food'. <br /><br />When having bread was based on raising/harvesting wheat and then grinding it into flour - people ate a pretty appropriate amount of carbs. And they worked off what they ate.<br /><br />when one had to churn the butter - it was precious and used in scant quantities.<br /><br />Having each food be a 'party' is not 'normal'. <br /><br />Food is nutrition not an event.Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05452333714845476967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-81937856832707184982010-05-21T18:56:48.452-07:002010-05-21T18:56:48.452-07:00Your discussion on Enough was fantastic...so full ...Your discussion on Enough was fantastic...so full of thoughts. So true about it being relative.<br /><br />One thing I am certain... we were meant to be able to enjoy our food. But then, those of us with food issues get that all mixed up, out of balance.<br /><br />When I learn to have balance and peace with food, I know I can totally enjoy and appreciate it, yet remember it's highest purpose is nutrition, and so be able to stop at the right time. That is my ultimate goal... just a "normal" relationship with food!<br /><br />We'll get there!<br />Loretta<br />=^..^=Rettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10034267067410245582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-44664476392062288702010-05-21T17:07:26.786-07:002010-05-21T17:07:26.786-07:00oh no! Hope your itchiness goes away soon! :(
*...oh no! Hope your itchiness goes away soon! :( <br /><br /><br />*leaving cuz I am itchy.... lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07009516137159510425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-46745494777250152142010-05-21T15:20:32.056-07:002010-05-21T15:20:32.056-07:00Hi Leslie. Anti-histamines totally knock me out to...Hi Leslie. Anti-histamines totally knock me out too. Have you tried Benadryl cream? Or an ointment with local anesthetic like Savlon. I find both of these help with my itchy psorasis.<br /><br />It has been shown that repetitious food does indeed decrease appetite. At times when I've had things under strict control I have basically eaten the same stuff every day. Not that I don't enjoy the food - I do. But I think it definitely cuts off my desire for excess. Becasuse if your brain gets bored with it then you are eating only for nutrition and not for pleasure so much. <br /><br />It works for me. <br /><br />Hope you have a good weekend!<br /><br />Bearfriend xxFriend of the Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01338137165061207438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-19265782407164897162010-05-21T13:23:06.201-07:002010-05-21T13:23:06.201-07:00Prednisone adds 5 pounds to me just thinking about...Prednisone adds 5 pounds to me just thinking about it.<br />I like Helen's idea for your mantra.<br /><br />What a great post!<br /><br />I've never had poison ivy in my life. Hope you find some relief SOON!Brightceterahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04315996303259692721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-23053552477948589512010-05-21T12:01:57.610-07:002010-05-21T12:01:57.610-07:00I was thinking the same as Helen. Prednisone is E-...I was thinking the same as Helen. Prednisone is E-V-I-L so hopefully you won't have to use it. <br /><br />Benedryl has a spray that is helpful to spray on the itchy spots. Also, Aveeno Oatmeal bath helps too. <br /><br />Signed your itchy sis!Katie J ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/15076043147542620428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-23499329284961596572010-05-21T11:52:11.069-07:002010-05-21T11:52:11.069-07:00Lots to think about in this post Leslie.
BTW, hav...Lots to think about in this post Leslie.<br /><br />BTW, have you tried one of those epi pens? I hear they are like a miracle when you get poison ivy.karen@fitnessjourneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15161983893717225660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-59464908428067238822010-05-21T10:50:19.082-07:002010-05-21T10:50:19.082-07:00Yesterday, I was offered half of a very decadent, ...Yesterday, I was offered half of a very decadent, caramel-centered homemade cookie, and tried to explain, as I turned it down, how it wasn't that I couldn't afford the calories in that half a cookie; it was that I couldn't afford the cravings it would trigger and the knowledge that I would either have to fight it off all evening (surrounded by tons of desserts) or give in...and either way, I wasn't going to be happy. In my case, one is too many and 100 is never enough.<br /><br />Hope your arm gets better - that itching would drive me batty!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09268130692900152965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-83772807943161580072010-05-21T10:36:16.957-07:002010-05-21T10:36:16.957-07:00Aw honey. I hope your arm and your scale feel bet...Aw honey. I hope your arm and your scale feel better. I hope the poison ivy dies and so does your need for more.<br /><br />Because you work hard, keep trudging away and are so darned persistent. May confidence strike you and may you never recover.JourneyBeyondSurvivalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03701594704460907630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-24503957372439923182010-05-21T10:31:05.680-07:002010-05-21T10:31:05.680-07:00Wow, Leslie, that is a LOT! Hit some notes with me...Wow, Leslie, that is a LOT! Hit some notes with me, for sure. <br /><br />"But it seems the less emphasis and joy I associate with eating, the easier it is for me to stay the course." I never thought if it that way, but I might be the same way! <br /><br />Really thought-provoking on what is "enough". All we know is what is enough for ourself (and sometimes not even that until we hit it), but we can't judge others by their "enough", if that makes any sense at all. I know there is no grammatical value to that statement. <br /><br />Ohhh, you poor thing with the itchy ivy! Been there, done steroids. Such misery is such misery.<br /><br />Do what you have to do to get by, in all scenarios. And check back with us in the morning.Genie @ Diet of 51https://www.blogger.com/profile/12666514999795984295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-11513730177119357642010-05-21T10:14:22.341-07:002010-05-21T10:14:22.341-07:00What a "full" post! Love the insights &...What a "full" post! Love the insights & the thought processes.<br /><br />First, the poison ivey--ack! I rarely get it anyplace than on the inside of my wrist & on one finger. shrug. But my hubby gets it BADLY and refuses to go to the MD for the shot that fixes it in a day. He tried the Ivy dry to no avail. There is a pink potion--not the old calamine stuff every one used to get--that did work. It was more expensive than the IvyDry & darned if I can remember the name. This may not be too helpful, huh? But, maybe you can scan the pharmacy shelf again & look for the pink stuff upgrade. Sorrry.<br /><br />Re: enough! I hear ya. I truly cannot understand how anyone can push away half-eaten cake. Really. Even if its not very good...<br /><br />As I've said before, tho, now that I'm off gluten, I really am able to have enough and stop-even if I love what I'm eating. It is an amazing feeling. I have a teensy desire to continue, just because it's so good and that's what I am used to doing, but I am able to easily talk myself down. Couldn't before. For me, it's the gluten that sets off the sweets cravings and binges.<br /><br />You'll find your key. Your willingness to think it thru will getit for you. It will.<br /><br />DebAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-87589007436887176772010-05-21T10:03:27.117-07:002010-05-21T10:03:27.117-07:00ok ....so you have a free pass from swimming :)
S...ok ....so you have a free pass from swimming :)<br /><br />SO SORRY you are itchy.<br />I know the sick and tired of being sick and tired bit. You are making better choices every year, month, week...really as you discover yourself and look at why.xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12346245087447662377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-35124098159841591932010-05-21T09:12:06.193-07:002010-05-21T09:12:06.193-07:00Did you pick a mantra? If not maybe "Enough ...Did you pick a mantra? If not maybe "Enough IS Enough!" would be a good one.<br /><br />I hate to say it but when Mr. Helen gets the ivy like that it always ends up in steroids. Feel better soon!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14974376008651624094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-89919830691691876372010-05-21T08:26:37.250-07:002010-05-21T08:26:37.250-07:00I hope you arm heals quickly!! That does look awfu...I hope you arm heals quickly!! That does look awful :( Have a great weekend!Pining for Pinteresthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281923465561005941noreply@blogger.com