LOSING IT TOGETHER" **WEIGHT** in 2008--2nd Quarter - Page 2

heidiheidi · 04-05-2008, 04:49 PM

hello friends, nothing to report here, weight wise, but bought a new pair of jeans from AVENUE, which were 16s- which is cook, BUT their jeans run super LARGE, so I know I am still in 18-20 range at Lane Bryant. The big deal is that my stomach has gone down some. It was really out of porportion to the rest of me, so I am happy for any leeeettle teeny movement.

the loose skin is another issue, that I am trying hard not to focus on. That and staying off the scale, which call to me like a siren's song.

sigh, cheese & nuts, if I gave up cheese and freaking nuts and red wine I would prolly be near my goal.

It is one of those days when I am in a funk and everything feels blah.

I am cooking a leg of lamb, cabbage, polenta (for the fam of course). I am hoping for a nice family dinner. I made some
Baba Ganoush
Categories: Appetizers, Dips, Vegetarian, Vegan
Yield: 1 batch

1 1/2 lb Eggplant
3 tb Lemon juice
1 ts Salt
2 ts Minced fresh garlic
3 tb Sesame tahini
-- (optional: substitute
-- yogurt or sour cream)
1/4 c Chopped parsley
1/2 c Toasted pine nuts
2 tb Olive oil

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prick eggplant all over with a fork.
Bake whole until tender (about 30 minutes). Remove from oven, halve
and scoop out the flesh. Blend in a food processor with the lemon
juice until smooth. Mash the salt and garlic together and combine
with the eggplant, along with the tahini. Cool and stir in the
parsley and pine nuts. Before serving, drizzle with the olive oil.

too, which I like as a sauce on meat.

gettinserious · 04-05-2008, 05:49 PM

Laura- I would love nothing more than to have food for the week built up, but those days are over. Ever since The Man came home off the road, he is a big eater and aways has been, but I cannot keep stuff built ahead. Not at all.

Hot Tamale · 04-05-2008, 06:24 PM

Gettin' - do what I do when I want to "hide" something for myself - put it under the vegetables in the crisper!

heidiheidi · 04-06-2008, 09:07 AM

Tamale, I totally do that too!!!

under the cabbage.

gettinserious · 04-06-2008, 02:41 PM

Well its not going to be an issue for much longer.

My weekend. Blah. lol.

I am having troubles with The Man again. He is giving be grief because I can't find online work to do from home. I find something, think it might be legit and it turns out they want money. I don't pay to work. Simply put. Especially if money isn't guranteed. So basically I am finding myself in the precarious position of damned if I do and damned if I don't.

If I get a job, he gets mad, if I don't have a job, he gets mad. I am just SO tired of it. So with that, its official that I am getting a job this week, no matter how much he gets mad, then I am making plans to move. Somehow and some way. I am much smarter about money now than I was last time I tried to leave, so I can do this. I can make it on my own and I can be alright.

Hot Tamale · 04-06-2008, 02:43 PM

Gettin' - that's a big bold step. You CAN do it!!!

We're all on your side!

heidiheidi · 04-06-2008, 05:08 PM

you have enough to care for with your children and yourself, he shouldn't be on you about work or no work. Do what is best for YOU.

pescacat · 04-06-2008, 07:37 PM

Tanicka-
Best wishes and know you can succeed!! **hugs**

--Laura

behind_the_mask · 04-06-2008, 11:17 PM

Just a QUICK check in (and then I'll post more hopefully tomorrow)!

I have done REALLY well at staying OP this weekend, even at The Cheesecake Factory and with a lot of stressful, busy stuff going on! Yay for me!

This week I have off from work (paid... woo-hoo!) for Spring Break, but I of course ended up booking just about every minute with something (I'll never know what drives me to do that!?)... of course, it's mostly fun stuff or things that are on the "to-do" list that I never seem to have time to get to, so it should be a great week.

Anyhoo... off to have a LATE dinner with my hubby (it's 11:15pm here... that's how crazy this weekend has been!), and then BED! Sweet dreams friends!

gettinserious · 04-07-2008, 04:20 AM

I got through the weekend without stress eating and for the week, I have lost 9 lbs! Making a total of 11 in the last week and a half.

JUNEBUG2 · 04-07-2008, 04:59 AM

Congrats Tanika, 11 lbs in week an half. YOu go girl

Morning, Heidi, Laura, Heather, Jen

Hope yall have a wonderful day.

gettinserious · 04-07-2008, 05:07 AM

Yeah, well too bad they are repeat offenders!

RenoMom · 04-07-2008, 10:40 AM

WOW Tanika Great Job!

Heidi, You have some grerat losses too. You guys are doing great!!!

I am doing okay nothing to report weight wise. Im busy today cleaning and making an Asian Chicken Salad for lunch. I'll post ore later.

Jennifer · 04-07-2008, 11:28 AM

TaNicka!

Heather - Good job staying on plan at Cheesecake Factory!

That's not always easy.

I'm down 1.5 lbs for the week. More would be better

but it's TOM so I won't complain.

Heidi, Laura, June, Kim, Arlene, HT

gettinserious · 04-07-2008, 11:34 AM

I got through Dylan's Pizza Hut/Skating field trip without eating off plan! That is progress!

I feel so stinking happy. Only thing that could wreck it is if Hannah has something wrong with her heart. Which I am thinking she doesn't because otherwise they would have called us in sooner right??

pescacat · 04-07-2008, 12:34 PM

Hi
Congrats Tanicka! WOOHOO! KUTGW!
Way to go Jennifer and Heather! **YAY!!!**

I weighed in at 293 this mornign after a weekend of carbs and salt. Will do better this week. Congrats to those who are doing well.
Take care and have a good day.
--Laura

heidiheidi · 04-07-2008, 01:40 PM

good afternoon friends...

it was a monday,
woke up earlier than usual to take Maxwell to his new TAG class, as 7:00am, which turned out to be at 7:30

which made me nearly LATE for work. no breakfast, arrived STARVING, rummaged around and ate a T of almondbutter, and prolly a cup of cold tofu, then a big spinach salad for lunch.

I am having coffee, and trying to feel less stressed.

T I am glad you were able to avoid stress eating this weekend- it is always the stress that drags me down.

the good news is that my sewing machine seems to be functional again, and I can work on some new projects and keep myself busy.

I hope you all have a good rest of the day, and I look forward to reading up on what's going on. Thank you all for being HERE.

it feels like such a blessing to have folks to check in with.

Hot Tamale · 04-07-2008, 03:17 PM

Gettin' - I think you're right = they would have called I think.

Ladies, I live in a high carb minefield. Since I've been home from work I've had to make 2 butter and bread sandwiches and cut off the crusts (I would LOVE to eat those...) and I've doled out two small servings of Bryer's ice cream to the twins... I'm now about to make some dinner - and I'm totally an emotional eater - I feel I'm gonna eat quite a (low carb...) meal cause I've had a day from heck!

heidiheidi · 04-07-2008, 04:47 PM

snacked on left over lamb , and some cheese, so I may have to skip dinner.

Tamale, I feel like I am being punished by god, some days, when my children are asking me for treat after treat or snack after snack

I baked cookies on Saturday night and thankgoodness they were all eaten, because I was weakening big time, by 9:00pm or so.

gettinserious · 04-07-2008, 05:55 PM

Well, I have fallen into the nuts again, but its better than a blizzard dairy treat! I am having a 3 minute chocolate cake made with almond flour to drown my sorrows. Hannah has a hole in her heart. I have to go to cardiologist to see how bad it is.

SOOOOOOOOOOO, when I got out of Drs office, it was funny though, cause my first thought was, I am NOT stopping for anything, maybe burger. Well the DQ I went to didn't have the fancy burgers, so I deliberated about ordering a SF treat, but decided it was too many carbs and just got a diet pepsi. But upon getting home and it all hitting me, I decided I better make a 3 minute cake in lieu of easter candy. I even resisted the offer of ice cream from The Man (see trying to sabatoge me already! ). So thats progress, even if I am backsliding some. lol.

realityjunkee · 04-07-2008, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gettinserious

Well, I have fallen into the nuts again, but its better than a blizzard dairy treat! I am having a 3 minute chocolate cake made with almond flour to drown my sorrows. Hannah has a hole in her heart. I have to go to cardiologist to see how bad it is.

SOOOOOOOOOOO, when I got out of Drs office, it was funny though, cause my first thought was, I am NOT stopping for anything, maybe burger. Well the DQ I went to didn't have the fancy burgers, so I deliberated about ordering a SF treat, but decided it was too many carbs and just got a diet pepsi. But upon getting home and it all hitting me, I decided I better make a 3 minute cake in lieu of easter candy. I even resisted the offer of ice cream from The Man (see trying to sabatoge me already! ). So thats progress, even if I am backsliding some. lol.

Ohh...so sorry Tannie! That may explain her small size a little though. Some of those defects are easily corrected and since she hasn't had any "blue" episodes that is a good sign! I'll be praying for you and WTG on avoiding the stress eating!

gettinserious · 04-07-2008, 06:05 PM

Well, I am still stress eating its just a slightly healthier food. lol!

Jennifer · 04-07-2008, 06:35 PM

I'm so sorry Tannie.

Honestly, if eating's what you need to handle the stress at least keep it low carb and try not to over do. I know it's not the best thing, and everyone else will probably say just the opposite, but in my experience changing the way you cope with stress takes time and practice. And receiving a serious diagnosis about your child is about the worst stress you can be under, which, IMO, may not be the most productive time to try to change those behaviors.

gettinserious · 04-07-2008, 06:53 PM

lol! I don't think I could change emotional eating if I tried. I can only attempt to make it better choices WHEN I do.

RenoMom · 04-08-2008, 03:29 PM

Sorry to hear about Hannah, I hope the news from the Cardiologist wont be too bad. I know its common, my BF has this too. Many prayers for you guys.

Well Im here, What a day of eating Ive had LOL. We had a brunch to go to this AM and a luncheon this afternoon. I did eat a lot of salad, but also had some cream of broccoli soup at lunch. Not as bad as I could have been but bad enough. Im making some SS ribs for dinner but Im not feeling too hungry right now.

behind_the_mask · 04-08-2008, 04:40 PM

Hello everyone... just checking in!

Ok, so the weekend went really well... foodwise and otherwise. I had A LOT going on, but managed to stay completely on plan! Saturday was my friend's bridal shower (lots of carby foods that I avoided) and the church service aimed at 20 and 30-somethings that I'm helping lead that was followed by a dessert reception (had ONE bight of frosting! and lots of coffee to avoid everything else!). Sunday I spent all day at my Mom's house with my family sorting through all of her things and packing them up (she passed away in late November and we're starting the process of getting her house ready to sell). It went well and despite fast food runs, I stayed OP. Yesterday I packed a lunch to bring to my friends for the day and then my hubby and I went and babysat my newest neice for the first time and brought along corned beef and cabbage to make there.

Today's Menu:
B- 1/4c pistachios (4)
L- beef franks, cauliflower (8)
S- strawberries and cream (4)
D- cobb salad (4)
TOTAL=20 carbs/8 glasses of water

Now I'm off to try to catch up on everything I've missed on here during the last few days...

pescacat · 04-09-2008, 07:39 AM

Arlene- You stayed on plan as bets you could. How are things going otherwise? I'm sure you're stressed with the 15th coming up so soon. Got ya in my thoughts and prayers!

How is everyone else?

I used my grill for the first time last night-the food was tasty. I'm still unpacking and sorting my stuff and hope to have it all done by the end of this weekend.

The weather is lovely here and I hope to get out and enjoy it a little bit today and certainly next week when I can in between my job hunting.

Hope everyone has a great day!

--Laura

04-06-2008, 02:41 PM	#35
gettinserious Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Crossroads of America :D Posts: 7,015 Gallery: gettinserious Stats: 366.2/315/170-150 WOE: lowcarb foods Start Date: argh	Well its not going to be an issue for much longer. My weekend. Blah. lol. I am having troubles with The Man again. He is giving be grief because I can't find online work to do from home. I find something, think it might be legit and it turns out they want money. I don't pay to work. Simply put. Especially if money isn't guranteed. So basically I am finding myself in the precarious position of damned if I do and damned if I don't. If I get a job, he gets mad, if I don't have a job, he gets mad. I am just SO tired of it. So with that, its official that I am getting a job this week, no matter how much he gets mad, then I am making plans to move. Somehow and some way. I am much smarter about money now than I was last time I tried to leave, so I can do this. I can make it on my own and I can be alright. __________________ This time: 350/315/170-150 Original: 366.2/300/170-150 "The highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it" "Make a plan of attack, the attack the plan!" - Robin Jones Gunn "If we wait for the moment when everything is ready, we shall never begin." – Ivan Turgenev

04-06-2008, 11:17 PM	#39
behind_the_mask Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 677 Gallery: behind_the_mask Stats: 5'6" ~ 375/370/299(short term) ~ WOE: Atkins (ext. induction) Start Date: Restart July 1, 2008	Just a QUICK check in (and then I'll post more hopefully tomorrow)! I have done REALLY well at staying OP this weekend, even at The Cheesecake Factory and with a lot of stressful, busy stuff going on! Yay for me! This week I have off from work (paid... woo-hoo!) for Spring Break, but I of course ended up booking just about every minute with something (I'll never know what drives me to do that!?)... of course, it's mostly fun stuff or things that are on the "to-do" list that I never seem to have time to get to, so it should be a great week. Anyhoo... off to have a LATE dinner with my hubby (it's 11:15pm here... that's how crazy this weekend has been!), and then BED! Sweet dreams friends! __________________ ~HEATHER~ My Blog: http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/we..._the_mask.html Feb: -15 lbs, March: -1.5, April: +8.5, May: +10, June: +9, July: ? Mini Goal: Drink at least 6 glasses of water EVERY day! ALCOHOL=CIGARETTES=PORN=HEROIN=CARBS... they're all addictions, and there's Hope for all addicts!!! 0 Miles Walked This Week! 86/365 Miles Walked This Year!!!

04-07-2008, 11:28 AM	#44
Jennifer Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Planet Jen Posts: 9,016 Gallery: Jennifer Stats: 351.5/194.5/130; 114.5" lost (7 places) WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/30/07	Hi everyone! TaNicka! Heather - Good job staying on plan at Cheesecake Factory! That's not always easy. I'm down 1.5 lbs for the week. More would be better but it's TOM so I won't complain. Heidi, Laura, June, Kim, Arlene, HT

04-05-2008, 04:49 PM	#31
heidiheidi Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 756 Gallery: heidiheidi Stats: 267/228/150 WOE: started w/Atkins +unlimited l/c veggies Start Date: August 30 2007	hello friends, nothing to report here, weight wise, but bought a new pair of jeans from AVENUE, which were 16s- which is cook, BUT their jeans run super LARGE, so I know I am still in 18-20 range at Lane Bryant. The big deal is that my stomach has gone down some. It was really out of porportion to the rest of me, so I am happy for any leeeettle teeny movement. the loose skin is another issue, that I am trying hard not to focus on. That and staying off the scale, which call to me like a siren's song. sigh, cheese & nuts, if I gave up cheese and freaking nuts and red wine I would prolly be near my goal. It is one of those days when I am in a funk and everything feels blah. I am cooking a leg of lamb, cabbage, polenta (for the fam of course). I am hoping for a nice family dinner. I made some Baba Ganoush Categories: Appetizers, Dips, Vegetarian, Vegan Yield: 1 batch 1 1/2 lb Eggplant 3 tb Lemon juice 1 ts Salt 2 ts Minced fresh garlic 3 tb Sesame tahini -- (optional: substitute -- yogurt or sour cream) 1/4 c Chopped parsley 1/2 c Toasted pine nuts 2 tb Olive oil Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prick eggplant all over with a fork. Bake whole until tender (about 30 minutes). Remove from oven, halve and scoop out the flesh. Blend in a food processor with the lemon juice until smooth. Mash the salt and garlic together and combine with the eggplant, along with the tahini. Cool and stir in the parsley and pine nuts. Before serving, drizzle with the olive oil. too, which I like as a sauce on meat.

04-05-2008, 05:49 PM	#32
gettinserious Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Crossroads of America :D Posts: 7,015 Gallery: gettinserious Stats: 366.2/315/170-150 WOE: lowcarb foods Start Date: argh	Laura- I would *love* nothing more than to have food for the week built up, but those days are over. Ever since The Man came home off the road, he is a big eater and aways has been, but I cannot keep stuff built ahead. Not at all.

04-05-2008, 06:24 PM	#33
Hot Tamale Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,225 Gallery: Hot Tamale Stats: 375/318.7/175 WOE: LowCarb Start Date: 1st: 1-1-07 Last: 7-14-08	Gettin' - do what I do when I want to "hide" something for myself - put it under the vegetables in the crisper!

04-06-2008, 09:07 AM	#34
heidiheidi Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 756 Gallery: heidiheidi Stats: 267/228/150 WOE: started w/Atkins +unlimited l/c veggies Start Date: August 30 2007	Tamale, I totally do that too!!! under the cabbage.

04-06-2008, 02:43 PM	#36
Hot Tamale Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,225 Gallery: Hot Tamale Stats: 375/318.7/175 WOE: LowCarb Start Date: 1st: 1-1-07 Last: 7-14-08	Gettin' - that's a big bold step. You CAN do it!!! We're all on your side!

04-06-2008, 05:08 PM	#37
heidiheidi Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 756 Gallery: heidiheidi Stats: 267/228/150 WOE: started w/Atkins +unlimited l/c veggies Start Date: August 30 2007	you have enough to care for with your children and yourself, he shouldn't be on you about work or no work. Do what is best for YOU.

04-06-2008, 07:37 PM	#38
pescacat MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,079 Gallery: pescacat Stats: 351.1/288.8/170 WOE: Atkins/Portion control/Exercise Start Date: 12/31/07	Tanicka- Best wishes and know you can succeed!! hugs --Laura

04-07-2008, 04:20 AM	#40
gettinserious Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Crossroads of America :D Posts: 7,015 Gallery: gettinserious Stats: 366.2/315/170-150 WOE: lowcarb foods Start Date: argh	I got through the weekend without stress eating and for the week, I have lost 9 lbs! Making a total of 11 in the last week and a half.

04-07-2008, 04:59 AM	#41
JUNEBUG2 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,122 Gallery: JUNEBUG2 Stats: 338/274/180--tight28w/22w/16 5'8" WOE: atkins Start Date: april 24, 2006--new beginning july 11, 2007	Congrats Tanika, 11 lbs in week an half. YOu go girl Morning, Heidi, Laura, Heather, Jen Hope yall have a wonderful day.

04-07-2008, 05:07 AM	#42
gettinserious Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Crossroads of America :D Posts: 7,015 Gallery: gettinserious Stats: 366.2/315/170-150 WOE: lowcarb foods Start Date: argh	Yeah, well too bad they are repeat offenders!

04-07-2008, 10:40 AM	#43
RenoMom Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno NV Posts: 4,310 Gallery: RenoMom Start Date: 02-6-04	WOW Tanika Great Job! Heidi, You have some grerat losses too. You guys are doing great!!! I am doing okay nothing to report weight wise. Im busy today cleaning and making an Asian Chicken Salad for lunch. I'll post ore later.

04-07-2008, 11:34 AM	#45
gettinserious Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Crossroads of America :D Posts: 7,015 Gallery: gettinserious Stats: 366.2/315/170-150 WOE: lowcarb foods Start Date: argh	I got through Dylan's Pizza Hut/Skating field trip without eating off plan! That is progress! I feel so stinking happy. Only thing that could wreck it is if Hannah has something wrong with her heart. Which I am thinking she doesn't because otherwise they would have called us in sooner right??

04-07-2008, 12:34 PM	#46
pescacat MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,079 Gallery: pescacat Stats: 351.1/288.8/170 WOE: Atkins/Portion control/Exercise Start Date: 12/31/07	Hi Congrats Tanicka! WOOHOO! KUTGW! Way to go Jennifer and Heather! YAY!!! I weighed in at 293 this mornign after a weekend of carbs and salt. Will do better this week. Congrats to those who are doing well. Take care and have a good day. --Laura

04-07-2008, 01:40 PM	#47
heidiheidi Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 756 Gallery: heidiheidi Stats: 267/228/150 WOE: started w/Atkins +unlimited l/c veggies Start Date: August 30 2007	good afternoon friends... it was a monday, woke up earlier than usual to take Maxwell to his new TAG class, as 7:00am, which turned out to be at 7:30 which made me nearly LATE for work. no breakfast, arrived STARVING, rummaged around and ate a T of almondbutter, and prolly a cup of cold tofu, then a big spinach salad for lunch. I am having coffee, and trying to feel less stressed. T I am glad you were able to avoid stress eating this weekend- it is always the stress that drags me down. the good news is that my sewing machine seems to be functional again, and I can work on some new projects and keep myself busy. I hope you all have a good rest of the day, and I look forward to reading up on what's going on. Thank you all for being HERE. it feels like such a blessing to have folks to check in with.

04-07-2008, 03:17 PM	#48
Hot Tamale Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,225 Gallery: Hot Tamale Stats: 375/318.7/175 WOE: LowCarb Start Date: 1st: 1-1-07 Last: 7-14-08	Gettin' - I think you're right = they would have called I think. Ladies, I live in a high carb minefield. Since I've been home from work I've had to make 2 butter and bread sandwiches and cut off the crusts (I would LOVE to eat those...) and I've doled out two small servings of Bryer's ice cream to the twins... I'm now about to make some dinner - and I'm totally an emotional eater - I feel I'm gonna eat quite a (low carb...) meal cause I've had a day from heck!

04-07-2008, 04:47 PM	#49
heidiheidi Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 756 Gallery: heidiheidi Stats: 267/228/150 WOE: started w/Atkins +unlimited l/c veggies Start Date: August 30 2007	snacked on left over lamb , and some cheese, so I may have to skip dinner. Tamale, I feel like I am being punished by god, some days, when my children are asking me for treat after treat or snack after snack I baked cookies on Saturday night and thankgoodness they were all eaten, because I was weakening big time, by 9:00pm or so.

04-07-2008, 05:55 PM	#50
gettinserious Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Crossroads of America :D Posts: 7,015 Gallery: gettinserious Stats: 366.2/315/170-150 WOE: lowcarb foods Start Date: argh	Well, I have fallen into the nuts again, but its better than a blizzard dairy treat! I am having a 3 minute chocolate cake made with almond flour to drown my sorrows. Hannah has a hole in her heart. I have to go to cardiologist to see how bad it is. SOOOOOOOOOOO, when I got out of Drs office, it was funny though, cause my first thought was, I am NOT stopping for anything, maybe burger. Well the DQ I went to didn't have the fancy burgers, so I deliberated about ordering a SF treat, but decided it was too many carbs and just got a diet pepsi. But upon getting home and it all hitting me, I decided I better make a 3 minute cake in lieu of easter candy. I even resisted the offer of ice cream from The Man (see trying to sabatoge me already! ). So thats progress, even if I am backsliding some. lol.

04-07-2008, 06:05 PM	#52
gettinserious Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Crossroads of America :D Posts: 7,015 Gallery: gettinserious Stats: 366.2/315/170-150 WOE: lowcarb foods Start Date: argh	Well, I am still stress eating its just a slightly healthier food. lol!

04-07-2008, 06:35 PM	#53
Jennifer Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Planet Jen Posts: 9,016 Gallery: Jennifer Stats: 351.5/194.5/130; 114.5" lost (7 places) WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/30/07	I'm so sorry Tannie. Honestly, if eating's what you need to handle the stress at least keep it low carb and try not to over do. I know it's not the best thing, and everyone else will probably say just the opposite, but in my experience changing the way you cope with stress takes time and practice. And receiving a serious diagnosis about your child is about the worst stress you can be under, which, IMO, may not be the most productive time to try to change those behaviors.

04-07-2008, 06:53 PM	#54
gettinserious Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Crossroads of America :D Posts: 7,015 Gallery: gettinserious Stats: 366.2/315/170-150 WOE: lowcarb foods Start Date: argh	lol! I don't think I could change emotional eating if I tried. I can only attempt to make it better choices WHEN I do.

04-08-2008, 03:29 PM	#55
RenoMom Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno NV Posts: 4,310 Gallery: RenoMom Start Date: 02-6-04	Sorry to hear about Hannah, I hope the news from the Cardiologist wont be too bad. I know its common, my BF has this too. Many prayers for you guys. Well Im here, What a day of eating Ive had LOL. We had a brunch to go to this AM and a luncheon this afternoon. I did eat a lot of salad, but also had some cream of broccoli soup at lunch. Not as bad as I could have been but bad enough. Im making some SS ribs for dinner but Im not feeling too hungry right now.

04-08-2008, 04:40 PM	#56
behind_the_mask Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 677 Gallery: behind_the_mask Stats: 5'6" ~ 375/370/299(short term) ~ WOE: Atkins (ext. induction) Start Date: Restart July 1, 2008	Hello everyone... just checking in! Ok, so the weekend went really well... foodwise and otherwise. I had A LOT going on, but managed to stay completely on plan! Saturday was my friend's bridal shower (lots of carby foods that I avoided) and the church service aimed at 20 and 30-somethings that I'm helping lead that was followed by a dessert reception (had ONE bight of frosting! and lots of coffee to avoid everything else!). Sunday I spent all day at my Mom's house with my family sorting through all of her things and packing them up (she passed away in late November and we're starting the process of getting her house ready to sell). It went well and despite fast food runs, I stayed OP. Yesterday I packed a lunch to bring to my friends for the day and then my hubby and I went and babysat my newest neice for the first time and brought along corned beef and cabbage to make there. Today's Menu: B- 1/4c pistachios (4) L- beef franks, cauliflower (8) S- strawberries and cream (4) D- cobb salad (4) TOTAL=20 carbs/8 glasses of water Now I'm off to try to catch up on everything I've missed on here during the last few days...