300+ Support Group SNOW FOOLIN' JAN 2013 - Page 2

chewiegand · 01-01-2013, 07:25 AM

Yesterday, I was feeling so melancholy. Almost like I had buyers remorse over my surgery. I was feeling sorry for myself and sad that I can't eat. Plus I couldn't get my shake down yesterday either.

2013 is going to be a positive year for me. I am going to strive to always look for the blessings and positive things in life. That is a big goal.

crazyone · 01-01-2013, 07:30 AM

Boy Chewie...hate to sound like a mother.. but THANK GOD, he wasn't invited...

Even though my son is feeling better.. He didn't go out either.. I am so happy about that...

I hope your nap, if it's in your future is a nice restful one...

crazyone · 01-01-2013, 07:31 AM

Big hugs Chewie...with or without surgery, weight loss is a struggle...for sure...

chewiegand · 01-01-2013, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyone

Boy Chewie...hate to sound like a mother.. but THANK GOD, he wasn't invited...

Even though my son is feeling better.. He didn't go out either.. I am so happy about that...

I hope your nap, if it's in your future is a nice restful one...

Thanks, Melinda, no nap today. Parents are coming at 3. That's ok, maybe I'll sleep better tonight.

chewiegand · 01-01-2013, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyone

Big hugs Chewie...with or without surgery, weight loss is a struggle...for sure...

Yes, you are so right. The surgery was a tool, nothing more. It didn't change my brain. Too bad they don't have a surgery for that besides a lobotomy.

chewiegand · 01-01-2013, 07:33 AM

This looks good.

Candice’s Low-Carb Chili

Makes 10 servings(about 1 cup size)

Ingredients:

5 tablespoons chili powder
3 tablespoons cumin powder
3 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon paprika
4 teaspoons (1TB+1tsp)kosher salt
2 lb ground beef(I use 85/15)
2 lb lean ground pork
1 bell pepper(about 8oz), chopped(any color, I usually use red)
1 onion(about 7oz), chopped(any color)
1 tablespoon oil(I use canola, use whatever you like)
14 ounces of crushed tomatoes(can’s usually come in 28oz size, so use 1/2 the can)
1-19oz can kidney beans(equals 2 cups after drained/rinsed)
3 cups water
Measure out all spices and 1 Tablespoon of salt, set aside.
In a large skillet brown ground beef & pork until fully cooked in two batches. Drain fat off. Use the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt to season meat while cooking(1/2 tsp per batch).
In a medium/large pot, heat oil. Add your chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook on medium/low until the bell peppers are slightly softened and onions are translucent & browned.
Add your cooked meats, spices, crushed tomatoes, and water to the pot. Stir well, turn heat up to high and bring to a simmer. Turn down heat to LOW, cover and cook for 30 minutes. Take lid off and stir a few times over the 1/2 hour period. Add beans and turn up heat to LOW/MED(like one notch), cook uncovered for 15 – 20 minutes more.

Nutritional information per 1 serving:
Energy 484 kcal
Carbohydrate, Total 18.82 g
Sugars, total 3.85 g
Fiber, total dietary 6.09 g
Protein 38.70 g
Total lipid (fat) 27.96 g
NET CARBS: 12.73 g

crazyone · 01-01-2013, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by chewiegand

Yes, you are so right. The surgery was a tool, nothing more. It didn't change my brain. Too bad they don't have a surgery for that besides a lobotomy.

LOL AMEN!! to that sister!!! LOL

Mona · 01-01-2013, 08:09 AM

Oh, here is my repost from the December thread:

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Originally Posted by pansies View Post
You're good Mona - awfully short bright side though. Laundry is always creeping up, like a virus you can't get rid of..........There's always something dirty or getting there.

You feeling any better? Hope so. Did you give it to dh?

I'm not quite as sick as I was but I still have an annoying cough and a lot of crud in my head. Yes I did give it to Dh but he has been over it for over a week now and I still have it!

Glad that your sugars weren't really that high. Good luck with your surgery.

Home from work! Speaking of laundry I have to do some. Working a 5 day week and I only own 4 pairs of work pants....so doing the complicated algebraic equations leaves me 1 pair short.

It's 32 here and very foggy. Had a ton of traumas come into the ED last night. I was working in blood bank. Kept busy all night long so the night went by fast.

Mona · 01-01-2013, 08:13 AM

Chewie that chili does look good. Except for the pork that pretty much looks like my recipe.

I think it's pretty common to have post surgery remorse. I read about that alot on the obesity dot com forums. Overall it sounds like you are making really good food choices. There will be up times and down times. Just keep pluggin along and before you know it, you will be showing off that sexy dress.

Lony · 01-01-2013, 08:28 AM

Good Moring Sunshines and Happy New Year!

Melinda I am going to give you a round of applause for being determined on your walking

and a big hug

Chewie, I am sorry you were sad. It is really hard when you enjoy food. The cooking the planning the buying and of course the eating. I am sure you will find something to fill that void in your life. You can do this. Sometimes I try to think of food as poison so I don't get obsessed with it. You get big hugs too!

Mona you should have just thrown your laundry in with mine.

Like would have even noticed! I hope you get to feeling better very, very soon!!

crazyone · 01-01-2013, 08:37 AM

You know the Rosebowl is on today.. and that is my favorite bowl game..cause well, I follow the Pac 12, used to be 8 then 10 and now 12...so not that, that all matters to anyone.. I am just a huge college football fan.. anyway I was watching my local news and they said that if your going to the Rosebowl game today.. bring 40 BUCKS FOR PARKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!OMG WHAT HIGHWAY ROBBERY I SWEAR...

Lony · 01-01-2013, 08:39 AM

Great Googlie Mooglie!!! 40 bucks just for parking. It is free to park in your recliner and watch it on the TV.

crazyone · 01-01-2013, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Lony

Good Moring Sunshines and Happy New Year!

Melinda I am going to give you a round of applause for being determined on your walking

and a big hug

Chewie, I am sorry you were sad. It is really hard when you enjoy food. The cooking the planning the buying and of course the eating. I am sure you will find something to fill that void in your life. You can do this. Sometimes I try to think of food as poison so I don't get obsessed with it. You get big hugs too!

Mona you should have just thrown your laundry in with mine.

Like would have even noticed! I hope you get to feeling better very, very soon!!

Oh Lonykins I appreciate it.. I feel like a fat ass pig..a sexy one though!!!!

I did 27 minutes.. but I feel like I pulled something in my back..so if it feels better later on.. then I will do more...but at least the last 2 days I have walked..I had a so so eating day.. but not a bad one.. so on to today...

crazyone · 01-01-2013, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Lony

Great Googlie Mooglie!!! 40 bucks just for parking. It is free to park in your recliner and watch it on the TV.

WELL I will definitely be strapped in my chair!! and you can't blame on it on broke Los Angeles.. cause the Rosebowl is in Pasadena California!!!

I hate that parade.. that Rosebowl parade.. but my mother used to park herself in front of the TV and watch the Macy and the Rosebowl parade!! LOL.....

Lony · 01-01-2013, 08:42 AM

You better be careful there Missy! We don't want you down for the count already, the year just started!

crazyone · 01-01-2013, 08:44 AM

yeah your right.. you mean with my walking???? only if it feels better later on ... I did 20 minutes yesterday and added 4 at night...and I did 27 minutes this morning.. I am pleased....

Lony · 01-01-2013, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyone

yeah your right.. you mean with my walking???? only if it feels better later on ... I did 20 minutes yesterday and added 4 at night...and I did 27 minutes this morning.. I am pleased....

As well you should! You have kicked my butt already since I am still in my robe.

crazyone · 01-01-2013, 08:50 AM

well I have a doggy door... LOL!!! I am in my tank top and panties, a long sleeved shirt.. a long long sleeve night shirt that hits my cankles and my zebra print slippers.....

chewiegand · 01-01-2013, 08:51 AM

Hi Mona, hope you feel better soon.

Melinda--good job on the walking. Hope the back calms down.

Thanks, Lony. I'm trying not to focus on the loss of the food but after decades, it's very hard. I'll get through this.

My dh went and got me 3 helium balloons that say Happy Birthday on them. LOL They were for my 4 week anniversary--which was yesterday. He's a nut.

chewiegand · 01-01-2013, 08:51 AM

And I'm all showered and perfumed up.

Eliza_Jazz · 01-01-2013, 08:52 AM

Good morning on 01-01-13. Did you know that this is the first year since 1987 that has no repeating digits?

chewiegand · 01-01-2013, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyone

You know the Rosebowl is on today.. and that is my favorite bowl game..cause well, I follow the Pac 12, used to be 8 then 10 and now 12...so not that, that all matters to anyone.. I am just a huge college football fan.. anyway I was watching my local news and they said that if your going to the Rosebowl game today.. bring 40 BUCKS FOR PARKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!OMG WHAT HIGHWAY ROBBERY I SWEAR...

That LSU vs Clemson game was really good last night.

Eliza_Jazz · 01-01-2013, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by chewiegand

Happy New year. We stayed up till midnight, dh stayed later. I fell asleep then woke at 1:30 and couldn't get back to sleep. Had a bad night of sleep.

DS18 came down about 11:30 and was acting sad all night. Couldn't figure out why. Then he told us. Most of his friends went to a party here in town and the police raided it due to alcohol. His friends are underage but there were older people there, no parents, and that's not good. I don't know what happened, will find out today but he was sad because he wasn't invited. Then when he found out about the police, he was glad. He doesn't drink but you never know.

I don't think anything makes a mother sadder than when their kids are hurting.

Awwwww, Chewie, sad he wasn't invited, but on the other hand how lucky for him he wasn't there! Don't wanna deal with the police on New Year's.

Eliza_Jazz · 01-01-2013, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chewiegand

Yesterday, I was feeling so melancholy. Almost like I had buyers remorse over my surgery. I was feeling sorry for myself and sad that I can't eat. Plus I couldn't get my shake down yesterday either.

2013 is going to be a positive year for me. I am going to strive to always look for the blessings and positive things in life. That is a big goal.

It will be a great year!

crazyone · 01-01-2013, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chewiegand

That LSU vs Clemson game was really good last night.

OMG that was fantastic!! I watched that with my sonny boy!!!

Eliza_Jazz · 01-01-2013, 08:59 AM

Lony, so happy for you that you had a great time last night! And glad you got home safely in that blizzard!

Eliza_Jazz · 01-01-2013, 09:00 AM

Good morning, sexy lady from Cali, how is sonny boy feeling this morning?

crazyone · 01-01-2013, 09:00 AM

and I literally am filled with joy that USC lost!!! bunch of idiots... I can't stand that team..and they were saying yesterday..that USC was so angry for going to that bowl game instead of a BCS bowl game.. that they didn't even go to the dinner, that the city of El Paso I believe not sure.. put on the night before the game.. what a bunch of loser babies...

crazyone · 01-01-2013, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eliza_Jazz

Good morning, sexy lady from Cali, how is sonny boy feeling this morning?

Well yes your right.. I am certainly very sexy!! (LOLOL).. my son told me last night he was feeling better....but when he drinks that prune juice in the morning, his stomach hurts..and I told him yesterday not to drink anymore.. since his pipes were cleaned.. so last night, my son had a bottomless pit...OMG he had dinner, 2 hot pockets, a bag of cheddar cheese mini rice cakes...and a whole package of frozen waffles.. good thing he is 5'10.. and weighs 167....LOL!!!

Thank you for asking pretty lady in Texas..

Eliza_Jazz · 01-01-2013, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyone

Well yes your right.. I am certainly very sexy!! (LOLOL).. my son told me last night he was feeling better....but when he drinks that prune juice in the morning, his stomach hurts..and I told him yesterday not to drink anymore.. since his pipes were cleaned.. so last night, my son had a bottomless pit...OMG he had dinner, 2 hot pockets, a bag of cheddar cheese mini rice cakes...and a whole package of frozen waffles.. good thing he is 5'10.. and weighs 167....LOL!!!

Thank you for asking pretty lady in Texas..

I think that's because the poor kid couldn't eat much for so long. He was starving!

01-01-2013, 07:33 AM	#36
chewiegand Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 24,840 Gallery: chewiegand Stats: Fat/Fluff/Fit Start Date: restart every Monday	This looks good. Candice’s Low-Carb Chili Makes 10 servings(about 1 cup size) Ingredients: 5 tablespoons chili powder 3 tablespoons cumin powder 3 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1 tablespoon paprika 4 teaspoons (1TB+1tsp)kosher salt 2 lb ground beef(I use 85/15) 2 lb lean ground pork 1 bell pepper(about 8oz), chopped(any color, I usually use red) 1 onion(about 7oz), chopped(any color) 1 tablespoon oil(I use canola, use whatever you like) 14 ounces of crushed tomatoes(can’s usually come in 28oz size, so use 1/2 the can) 1-19oz can kidney beans(equals 2 cups after drained/rinsed) 3 cups water Measure out all spices and 1 Tablespoon of salt, set aside. In a large skillet brown ground beef & pork until fully cooked in two batches. Drain fat off. Use the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt to season meat while cooking(1/2 tsp per batch). In a medium/large pot, heat oil. Add your chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook on medium/low until the bell peppers are slightly softened and onions are translucent & browned. Add your cooked meats, spices, crushed tomatoes, and water to the pot. Stir well, turn heat up to high and bring to a simmer. Turn down heat to LOW, cover and cook for 30 minutes. Take lid off and stir a few times over the 1/2 hour period. Add beans and turn up heat to LOW/MED(like one notch), cook uncovered for 15 – 20 minutes more. Nutritional information per 1 serving: Energy 484 kcal Carbohydrate, Total 18.82 g Sugars, total 3.85 g Fiber, total dietary 6.09 g Protein 38.70 g Total lipid (fat) 27.96 g NET CARBS: 12.73 g __________________ I WILL Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me" Phillipians 4:13 God's Delay does not mean God's Denial PROGRESS not perfection!!!!

01-01-2013, 08:28 AM	#40
Lony Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Buffalo Wyoming Posts: 11,662 Gallery: Lony Stats: 357/230/160 WOE: Atkins(ish) Start Date: July 6 2011	Good Moring Sunshines and Happy New Year! Melinda I am going to give you a round of applause for being determined on your walking and a big hug Chewie, I am sorry you were sad. It is really hard when you enjoy food. The cooking the planning the buying and of course the eating. I am sure you will find something to fill that void in your life. You can do this. Sometimes I try to think of food as poison so I don't get obsessed with it. You get big hugs too! Mona you should have just thrown your laundry in with mine. Like would have even noticed! I hope you get to feeling better very, very soon!! __________________ Whatever doesn't kill me.. Had better start running!

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01-01-2013, 07:25 AM	#31
chewiegand Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 24,840 Gallery: chewiegand Stats: Fat/Fluff/Fit Start Date: restart every Monday	Yesterday, I was feeling so melancholy. Almost like I had buyers remorse over my surgery. I was feeling sorry for myself and sad that I can't eat. Plus I couldn't get my shake down yesterday either. 2013 is going to be a positive year for me. I am going to strive to always look for the blessings and positive things in life. That is a big goal.

01-01-2013, 07:30 AM	#32
crazyone Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 15,598 Gallery: crazyone Stats: 404/295.6/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 28, 2009	Boy Chewie...hate to sound like a mother.. but THANK GOD, he wasn't invited... Even though my son is feeling better.. He didn't go out either.. I am so happy about that... I hope your nap, if it's in your future is a nice restful one...

01-01-2013, 07:31 AM	#33
crazyone Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 15,598 Gallery: crazyone Stats: 404/295.6/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 28, 2009	Big hugs Chewie...with or without surgery, weight loss is a struggle...for sure...

01-01-2013, 08:09 AM	#38
Mona Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Creswell, OR Posts: 4,187 Gallery: Mona Stats: 380/288/175 45y.o. 5'10" WOE: VSG 11/14/11 Moderate LC	Oh, here is my repost from the December thread: Quote: Originally Posted by pansies View Post You're good Mona - awfully short bright side though. Laundry is always creeping up, like a virus you can't get rid of..........There's always something dirty or getting there. You feeling any better? Hope so. Did you give it to dh? I'm not quite as sick as I was but I still have an annoying cough and a lot of crud in my head. Yes I did give it to Dh but he has been over it for over a week now and I still have it! Glad that your sugars weren't really that high. Good luck with your surgery. Home from work! Speaking of laundry I have to do some. Working a 5 day week and I only own 4 pairs of work pants....so doing the complicated algebraic equations leaves me 1 pair short. It's 32 here and very foggy. Had a ton of traumas come into the ED last night. I was working in blood bank. Kept busy all night long so the night went by fast.

01-01-2013, 08:13 AM	#39
Mona Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Creswell, OR Posts: 4,187 Gallery: Mona Stats: 380/288/175 45y.o. 5'10" WOE: VSG 11/14/11 Moderate LC	Chewie that chili does look good. Except for the pork that pretty much looks like my recipe. I think it's pretty common to have post surgery remorse. I read about that alot on the obesity dot com forums. Overall it sounds like you are making really good food choices. There will be up times and down times. Just keep pluggin along and before you know it, you will be showing off that sexy dress.

01-01-2013, 08:37 AM	#41
crazyone Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 15,598 Gallery: crazyone Stats: 404/295.6/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 28, 2009	You know the Rosebowl is on today.. and that is my favorite bowl game..cause well, I follow the Pac 12, used to be 8 then 10 and now 12...so not that, that all matters to anyone.. I am just a huge college football fan.. anyway I was watching my local news and they said that if your going to the Rosebowl game today.. bring 40 BUCKS FOR PARKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!OMG WHAT HIGHWAY ROBBERY I SWEAR...

01-01-2013, 08:39 AM	#42
Lony Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Buffalo Wyoming Posts: 11,662 Gallery: Lony Stats: 357/230/160 WOE: Atkins(ish) Start Date: July 6 2011	Great Googlie Mooglie!!! 40 bucks just for parking. It is free to park in your recliner and watch it on the TV.

01-01-2013, 08:42 AM	#45
Lony Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Buffalo Wyoming Posts: 11,662 Gallery: Lony Stats: 357/230/160 WOE: Atkins(ish) Start Date: July 6 2011	You better be careful there Missy! We don't want you down for the count already, the year just started!

01-01-2013, 08:44 AM	#46
crazyone Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 15,598 Gallery: crazyone Stats: 404/295.6/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 28, 2009	yeah your right.. you mean with my walking???? only if it feels better later on ... I did 20 minutes yesterday and added 4 at night...and I did 27 minutes this morning.. I am pleased....

01-01-2013, 08:50 AM	#48
crazyone Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 15,598 Gallery: crazyone Stats: 404/295.6/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 28, 2009	well I have a doggy door... LOL!!! I am in my tank top and panties, a long sleeved shirt.. a long long sleeve night shirt that hits my cankles and my zebra print slippers.....

01-01-2013, 08:51 AM	#49
chewiegand Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 24,840 Gallery: chewiegand Stats: Fat/Fluff/Fit Start Date: restart every Monday	Hi Mona, hope you feel better soon. Melinda--good job on the walking. Hope the back calms down. Thanks, Lony. I'm trying not to focus on the loss of the food but after decades, it's very hard. I'll get through this. My dh went and got me 3 helium balloons that say Happy Birthday on them. LOL They were for my 4 week anniversary--which was yesterday. He's a nut.

01-01-2013, 08:52 AM	#51
Eliza_Jazz Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: a sunny warm place :) Posts: 11,518 Gallery: Eliza_Jazz Stats: finally in Twoterville :) WOE: Primal Start Date: April 20, 2010 and every day since	Good morning on 01-01-13. Did you know that this is the first year since 1987 that has no repeating digits?

01-01-2013, 08:59 AM	#56
Eliza_Jazz Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: a sunny warm place :) Posts: 11,518 Gallery: Eliza_Jazz Stats: finally in Twoterville :) WOE: Primal Start Date: April 20, 2010 and every day since	Lony, so happy for you that you had a great time last night! And glad you got home safely in that blizzard!

01-01-2013, 09:00 AM	#57
Eliza_Jazz Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: a sunny warm place :) Posts: 11,518 Gallery: Eliza_Jazz Stats: finally in Twoterville :) WOE: Primal Start Date: April 20, 2010 and every day since	Good morning, sexy lady from Cali, how is sonny boy feeling this morning?