Lighten Up! - Page 4

Luvmykidz · 08-03-2006, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by greeniss

Hi Heather. I am so sorry to hear about you burning yourself. Please tell me you had a hat on at least.

I'm glad to see that you're not letting that be an excuse to NOT exercise though.

Well, I was wearing a bandana to keep my hair out of my face, but nothing with a brim.

So, my scalp survived, but I think my face would not have burned if I had left the rag off.

I am just a dope. I know better, I just forgot the sunscreen.

Thanks for not giving me trouble about it.

My 3 year old, who is currently having a love affair with Band-aids, brought me one and tried to stick it to my arm. She didn't understand why I flinched and refused her first aid attempt.

"But it's a Band-aid", she said

And I was like "Yes, I know!" as I imagined a chunk of my singed flesh being ripped off upon removal.

Poor kid. I had to apologize for my strong reaction.

greeniss · 08-03-2006, 04:46 PM

That is so sweet that she wanted to make you all better.

Luvmykidz · 08-03-2006, 04:56 PM

Yes, I really have great kids. They are truly a blessing!

Luvmykidz · 08-05-2006, 02:17 PM

Got in my t-tapp. Still enjoying it.

Luvmykidz · 08-05-2006, 05:41 PM

I just finished logging into fitday, and although I still have to eat the tuna and spinach, I realized I eat a lot of food compared to some posters. And a lot of fat.

I still eat fewer calories than I burn, according to the chart, so, I guess I am doing okay. Actually, my t-tapp info recommends eating about 200 more calories per day while tapping, so the body has plenty of fuel to rebuild itself. I figured 1600 cals for maintaining my ideal body weight with light exercise. So, I wonder if I should be shooting for 1800 per day. That seems like a LOT when so many people around here are doing 1200 and less. Maybe I'll try it, though and see what happens. Worst case, I will gain a pound or two, and have to drop back again.

I have been bloated all week, and so the scale is not being kind. One day it went up to 155!, but the next morning it dropped back a few pounds and today I am back where I started this week

PP stresses how important it is to not get hungry, so, when I feel hungry, I have eaten.

Strawberry · 08-06-2006, 10:55 AM

Hi Heather! Thought I would drop by

I feel like I eat a LOT of food too, compared to other posters. But I think what you are doing is much healthier and going to result in lifetime habits that you can keep. I really dont think some of these crach diets or eating only meat and eggs are healthy or work in the long run. So don't let it bother you to see what others eat. I have to consciously read past some posts to keep myself on track.

Hope your having a great Sunday!
~Anna

Luvmykidz · 08-06-2006, 01:25 PM

Thank you, Anna. I am very happy with my calorie load. And actually, seem to get really grumpy and weak when I eat too few. I feel very similar to you about crash diets.

In fact, I think I make myself very unwelcome in some of the threads where I have posted a differing opinion from the general tone.

I sure don't understand why there are so many people on this board who automatically get offended and defensive if someone says that the way they eat may not be the healthiest choice, and offer options.

I know everyone is different and each of us needs a slightly different combination of nutrients for optimum health, but I don't think it is necessary to go to extreme measures in most cases.

I guess my real problem is not that those people are doing it to themselves. They can be responsible for their own choices. But I get a little concerned when they post their progress and make it sound like it is a great idea for others to follow suit. I can't count how many times I have fallen for the 'latest, newest, greatest' way to drop 10 pounds in a week. Of course I want to try them because there is always one or two 'case histories' that tout impressive results. So I would buy the book or mag. only to be disappointed because the plan was either just super low calorie, or just plain ridiculous. Much of the weight just is water loss. Or muscle. A person can lose a lot of water and muscle weight and see the scale drop fast for several weeks. But be worse off in the end because the water weight will come back fairly quickly, and with less muscle, overall metabolism will be lowered. Why would anyone want to do this to themselves? It just sets them up to have to do it all over.

I totally know better from personal experience. When I was 17 I was about 135lbs, which was 10-15 pounds heavier than most girls my age and height. But I didn't look bad. I know this because I got plenty of male attention. I didn't exercise much, so I didn't have a lot of muscle mass. I wanted to weigh 120 like "everyone else" so I basically cut calories way down and lost 15 pounds pretty quickly. Everyone but my mom thought I looked pretty good, and I was really proud of myself. I remember resenting my mom making comments that I looked very thin--or she was concerned for my health.

I maintained just by not eating very much. And I wasn't hungry, as my body just became used to the little nourishment I gave it and adjusted accordingly. After I got married at 19, I ate more but still did not exercise much, and gained back up to 138. Then, I got pregnant at 22 and gained 40 pounds. I had to work really hard just to get back to 155. Daily walks with my son in the stroller became essential. And at 24 I still did not understand how my diet was affecting my health.

But I did start reading. First, I realized all the sugar and refined flour I was eating was hurting me. Then I found out Crisco and "healthy" polyunsaturated grocery store oils were bad for me. So, by cutting those out and continuing to walk, I lost down to 145. Then I got preg and had to start over after having my 2nd baby.

After losing a lot of that weight on a crash diet I read about in a magazine (basically a low calorie cabbage soup variation) I stalled at 142 (still no muscle mass to maintain the 'burn'). Then, thankfully, I was introduced to low carb.

I did not lose super fast on lc, and didn't own a scale, so I can't even say how fast I lost, but I felt better almost immediately, and got back down to 135--I got serious about exercise and walked regularly and lifted weights 2-3 times a week. I was in much better health than when I was 17. And had muscle tone to help keep my metabolism up. Maintaining between 135 and 140 was not hard at all with moderate exercise and a watchful eye on carb intake. I really did look toned and healthy at that weight, and my current goal is to achieve that same (or better) level of health. And not ever go back!

I have had it both ways and know crash dieting eventually backfires. Sometimes in a big way.

Everyone likes to think his or her way is 'right', I suppose. And I believe there are often areas where there is no "right or wrong" as much as "beneficial or harmful". Being told they may be on a dangerous track is not what people want to hear when they are shedding a pound every day or two after not seeing the scale move for a month. I probably wouldn't take kindly to criticism either, no matter how constructive or gently put.

I just need to learn to keep my keyboard shut and avoid the hot threads, I guess. Some people just need to learn for themselves the hard way.

Strawberry · 08-06-2006, 10:34 PM

I'm sure every one of those "Mommy pounds" were well worth it for your beautiful children!

I hope I can be so blessed!

People always love to debate on these threads. I think its fine if you give your opinion. There are plenty of people on here, like Alliecat, JuliaL, Jackie, Betty, (many others) who support eating healthy normal amounts of food. And as you say, I guess we all have to find our own way.
~Anna

Luvmykidz · 08-07-2006, 08:13 AM

Thank you again, Anna. I really appreciate people dropping in and helping me keep my perspective. Children are most certainly a blessing, and I think quite a few of my mommy pounds were unnecessary. I should have been more mindful of what I ate and how much I exercised when I was preg. I have always tended to become a lazy pig that mostly hangs out and eats--if I ever fall preg again, I am making a conscious effort to change that.

Thanks, too for the reminder that there are others who view nutrition and exercise in a similar way to myself. I do respect the ladies you named. The not only preach it but are living examples that it can be done!

Monday wt/measure update:

wt 149

bust start 42" last 39.5 current 39.75

increased back muscle, bloat?

waist start 32.5" last 31.75 current 31 1/8 (getting there!!!!!)

abs start 37 last 36 current 36 Some days measure is 35, This must be a really bloat sensitive area as well

I guess I need to start drinking my water again, as I seem to have kind of slacked off lately. TOM is almost over.

So, I think I am back on track.

I cannot believe how much water I retained last week. One day I was up by 5 pounds. Just had to insert that reminder so I won't panic if it happens again! Water weight is not the real problem-it comes and it goes. Focus on the FAT!

greeniss · 08-07-2006, 03:53 PM

Get out of here, I was married at 19 also!

greeniss · 08-07-2006, 03:56 PM

Sorry, I realize that was off track. I just couldn't beleive it when I read it. Hee hee

Luvmykidz · 08-07-2006, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by greeniss

Sorry, I realize that was off track. I just couldn't beleive it when I read it. Hee hee

Yep, 19 and married. But that is what I always knew I would do, I just didn't know who to.

God got us together, though, and it has been 14 years this last July.

Wow, I feel old, now.

Luvmykidz · 08-07-2006, 09:51 PM

Darn, didn't get in my t-tapp today. Seems like one thing after another got in the way. And I really do miss it. It is almost addictive. I really do think it must increase those 'feel good' endorphines, or whatever they are called----like a runners high, only it happens quicker.

Whatever. I do NOT want to miss out tomorrow!

Luvmykidz · 08-08-2006, 12:03 PM

Ah, I got my tapping done. I was too lazy to put on my shoes this morning, so I did it barefoot and it actually seemed to do a better job of working my legs. I don't see that it would hurt anything to continue like that, since I am not jumping or anything. I'll try it a few times and see what happens.

I really did miss it. And it still is working me even though I have not graduated on to the regular basic workout.

I want to move on, though. I think I will watch it through this afternoon and try it next session. I am just so uncoordinated, I am afraid I won't be able to keep on cue if she doesn't stop between positions so I can catch up.

I will do OIP/Froggy a bit later---

I ate breakfast a bit late today, and have to remember to get the turkey into the oven in time for dinner. Laundry piled up on me and I have a mountain of that to do (and here I sit

)

Tomorrow, I plan to take the older kids to the blueberry patch. That should be fun. Some of the berries are huge, and the picking is way easy.

I want berries and cream for dessert!

Lately, for the past couple of weeks, I have been dumping Tabasco sauce on almost everything, from ground beef to tuna to eggs. I seem to almost crave it.

I wonder why? Oh well, I guess it is a better craving than chocolate, or jelly beans.

greeniss · 08-08-2006, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Luvmykidz

Lately, for the past couple of weeks, I have been dumping Tabasco sauce on almost everything, from ground beef to tuna to eggs. I seem to almost crave it.

I wonder why? Oh well, I guess it is a better craving than chocolate, or jelly beans.

Wait a minute...what did you crave while you were pregnant? Hmmm?

Luvmykidz · 08-08-2006, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by greeniss

Wait a minute...what did you crave while you were pregnant? Hmmm?

Not pregnant. Just odd, I think. Maybe the hot peppers have something I am not getting while LC. Maybe I need more vitamin C. At any rate, I don't think it is hurting anything. A teaspoon of the stuff doesn't have any carbs, so I am probably okay with that. I don't eat more than 2 teaspoons a day.

And hot peppers are supposed to be good for increasing metabolism. I don't know if it is true, though.

Unfortunately my preg cravings usually include chocolate, starch and canned fish

. Not all together.

greeniss · 08-08-2006, 05:02 PM

Do you have any pictures of your kiddies that you can post?

Luvmykidz · 08-08-2006, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by greeniss

Do you have any pictures of your kiddies that you can post?

I will have to check... I don't know how to post a pic to a thread, though so if I can find one, I will have to also find instrutions.

I am rather computer illiterate.

greeniss · 08-09-2006, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Luvmykidz

I will have to check... I don't know how to post a pic to a thread, though so if I can find one, I will have to also find instrutions.

I could help with that

greeniss · 08-09-2006, 12:14 PM

Hey, I just took a quick glance at your foods for yesterday. You eat leaner meats and more veggies. Me, I’m like give me bacon and cheese and sour cream…NOW!!! Ha ha. Alright, I’m going to try to do better…TOMORROW Ha ha ha!!!

Luvmykidz · 08-09-2006, 03:19 PM

Thanks for the offered help. Now, I just need to get a pic.
Yesterday probably was not a great indicator of what I eat. I normally have more fat in my food 1600 cals and about 800 of those are fat.

I do eat a lot of cream and sour cream, and cheese---I enjoy fatty dairy products.

AllieCat0817 · 08-09-2006, 07:00 PM

Heather, I was reading about your craving for hot sauce. I went through the same thing, still do sometimes. I think its good for your metabolism though!

AllieCat0817 · 08-09-2006, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Luvmykidz

I do eat a lot of cream and sour cream, and cheese---I enjoy fatty dairy products.

Me too, did my entire WOE. It is what helped me lose so well and maintain!

Luvmykidz · 08-09-2006, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by AllieCat0817

Me too, did my entire WOE. It is what helped me lose so well and maintain!

Thanks, Allie, I was starting to wonder a bit about the hot sauce. I thought it was kind of weird that a sugar junkie suddenly gets this unreal craving for hot sauce dumped on everything. But, if others have gone through it, it must be perfectly normal!

And the high fat. It has been making me a bit nervous. So, you still eat a lot of higher fat foods okay, or have you scaled back some?

greeniss · 08-11-2006, 11:12 AM

Hey Heather. Happy Friday! I just got done reading the Oasis Thread. Were you raised in a Independent Baptist church? Just curious because everything you say is spot on to the teachings of my home church. A lot of people view it as radical and legalistic, but it’s not my teachings…it’s the Bible’s.

Luvmykidz · 08-11-2006, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by greeniss

Hey Heather. Happy Friday! I just got done reading the Oasis Thread. Were you raised in a Independent Baptist church? Just curious because everything you say is spot on to the teachings of my home church. A lot of people view it as radical and legalistic, but it’s not my teachings…it’s the Bible’s.

Actually, I spent most of my life in non-denominational churches. With a brief stint in a Nazarene congregation. But I am thinking often they were offshoots of various Baptist denominations. The last couple of years,DH and I have made an effort to peel away everything we have been taught and to hold it all up for examination in light of God's word. And a lot of it just does not hold up.

It is amazing how much stuff we are told that is not actually in the Bible. There are a lot of misconceptions and extra rules that MAN has injected into Biblical truth.

And I am not trying to say that organized churches are all wrong or anything. But, the older and more organized a church group seems to be, the more likely there are to be flaws in some of the teachings. We humans just seem to love to tamper with what God has said (like we could improve on it!) That is just the way we are.

Christian beliefs are not popular these days. I guess, never really have been, considering the rough start the Church had. And with all the pressure to just shut up and let others live how they want--it is easy to just turn and ignore wrongness, or customize our beliefs and behavior to match the times, so we don't stand out so much.

But I have been really taking to heart what Paul says it 1 Thessalonians. 5:12-22 I love these verses!

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Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those thow work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regardin love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone. Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and everyone else.

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

Do not put out the Spirit's fire; do not treat prophecies with contempt. Test everything. Hold on to the good. Avoid every kind of evil.

I have no excuse for being rude to others, or ignoring sin, or taking revenge when someone is unkind to me, or geing a grouch when things are not going my way.

I need to respect those who have a calling to Spiritual leadership (not all church leaders are, and sometimes turn out to be frauds--but God has given us instructions on how to recognize the wolves in 'sheeps clothing, as well), and am to have an attitude of constant prayer, always seeking God's will and His pleasure, rather than my own---and not allowing anyone else to dictate to me what God says. There is no excuse for ignorance of the Truth. I am to be responsible and check out everything to be sure it is right.

Ha, bet you didn't expect your post to incite such a response!!!

Or maybe you did, considering you just came from the Oasis

08-07-2006, 08:13 AM	#99
Luvmykidz MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Right here Posts: 2,418 Gallery: Luvmykidz Stats: 165/baby due May'08/140 5'4" WOE: Low Carb hybrid Start Date: June 2006 after 4th baby	Thank you again, Anna. I really appreciate people dropping in and helping me keep my perspective. Children are most certainly a blessing, and I think quite a few of my mommy pounds were unnecessary. I should have been more mindful of what I ate and how much I exercised when I was preg. I have always tended to become a lazy pig that mostly hangs out and eats--if I ever fall preg again, I am making a conscious effort to change that. Thanks, too for the reminder that there are others who view nutrition and exercise in a similar way to myself. I do respect the ladies you named. The not only preach it but are living examples that it can be done! Monday wt/measure update: wt 149 bust start 42" last 39.5 current 39.75 increased back muscle, bloat? waist start 32.5" last 31.75 current 31 1/8 (getting there!!!!!) abs start 37 last 36 current 36 Some days measure is 35, This must be a really bloat sensitive area as well I guess I need to start drinking my water again, as I seem to have kind of slacked off lately. TOM is almost over. So, I think I am back on track. I cannot believe how much water I retained last week. One day I was up by 5 pounds. Just had to insert that reminder so I won't panic if it happens again! Water weight is not the real problem-it comes and it goes. Focus on the FAT! Last edited by Luvmykidz : 08-07-2006 at 08:15 AM.

08-03-2006, 04:46 PM	#92
greeniss Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 458 Gallery: greeniss Stats: size 12-14/10(skirt) 12(pants)/8 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 6/20/06	That is so sweet that she wanted to make you all better.

08-03-2006, 04:56 PM	#93
Luvmykidz MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Right here Posts: 2,418 Gallery: Luvmykidz Stats: 165/baby due May'08/140 5'4" WOE: Low Carb hybrid Start Date: June 2006 after 4th baby	Yes, I really have great kids. They are truly a blessing!

08-05-2006, 02:17 PM	#94
Luvmykidz MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Right here Posts: 2,418 Gallery: Luvmykidz Stats: 165/baby due May'08/140 5'4" WOE: Low Carb hybrid Start Date: June 2006 after 4th baby	Got in my t-tapp. Still enjoying it.

08-05-2006, 05:41 PM	#95
Luvmykidz MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Right here Posts: 2,418 Gallery: Luvmykidz Stats: 165/baby due May'08/140 5'4" WOE: Low Carb hybrid Start Date: June 2006 after 4th baby	I just finished logging into fitday, and although I still have to eat the tuna and spinach, I realized I eat a lot of food compared to some posters. And a lot of fat. I still eat fewer calories than I burn, according to the chart, so, I guess I am doing okay. Actually, my t-tapp info recommends eating about 200 more calories per day while tapping, so the body has plenty of fuel to rebuild itself. I figured 1600 cals for maintaining my ideal body weight with light exercise. So, I wonder if I should be shooting for 1800 per day. That seems like a LOT when so many people around here are doing 1200 and less. Maybe I'll try it, though and see what happens. Worst case, I will gain a pound or two, and have to drop back again. I have been bloated all week, and so the scale is not being kind. One day it went up to 155!, but the next morning it dropped back a few pounds and today I am back where I started this week PP stresses how important it is to not get hungry, so, when I feel hungry, I have eaten.

08-06-2006, 10:55 AM	#96
Strawberry MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,702 Gallery: Strawberry	Hi Heather! Thought I would drop by I feel like I eat a LOT of food too, compared to other posters. But I think what you are doing is much healthier and going to result in lifetime habits that you can keep. I really dont think some of these crach diets or eating only meat and eggs are healthy or work in the long run. So don't let it bother you to see what others eat. I have to consciously read past some posts to keep myself on track. Hope your having a great Sunday! ~Anna

08-06-2006, 01:25 PM	#97
Luvmykidz MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Right here Posts: 2,418 Gallery: Luvmykidz Stats: 165/baby due May'08/140 5'4" WOE: Low Carb hybrid Start Date: June 2006 after 4th baby	Thank you, Anna. I am very happy with my calorie load. And actually, seem to get really grumpy and weak when I eat too few. I feel very similar to you about crash diets. In fact, I think I make myself very unwelcome in some of the threads where I have posted a differing opinion from the general tone. I sure don't understand why there are so many people on this board who automatically get offended and defensive if someone says that the way they eat may not be the healthiest choice, and offer options. I know everyone is different and each of us needs a slightly different combination of nutrients for optimum health, but I don't think it is necessary to go to extreme measures in most cases. I guess my real problem is not that those people are doing it to themselves. They can be responsible for their own choices. But I get a little concerned when they post their progress and make it sound like it is a great idea for others to follow suit. I can't count how many times I have fallen for the 'latest, newest, greatest' way to drop 10 pounds in a week. Of course I want to try them because there is always one or two 'case histories' that tout impressive results. So I would buy the book or mag. only to be disappointed because the plan was either just super low calorie, or just plain ridiculous. Much of the weight just is water loss. Or muscle. A person can lose a lot of water and muscle weight and see the scale drop fast for several weeks. But be worse off in the end because the water weight will come back fairly quickly, and with less muscle, overall metabolism will be lowered. Why would anyone want to do this to themselves? It just sets them up to have to do it all over. I totally know better from personal experience. When I was 17 I was about 135lbs, which was 10-15 pounds heavier than most girls my age and height. But I didn't look bad. I know this because I got plenty of male attention. I didn't exercise much, so I didn't have a lot of muscle mass. I wanted to weigh 120 like "everyone else" so I basically cut calories way down and lost 15 pounds pretty quickly. Everyone but my mom thought I looked pretty good, and I was really proud of myself. I remember resenting my mom making comments that I looked very thin--or she was concerned for my health. I maintained just by not eating very much. And I wasn't hungry, as my body just became used to the little nourishment I gave it and adjusted accordingly. After I got married at 19, I ate more but still did not exercise much, and gained back up to 138. Then, I got pregnant at 22 and gained 40 pounds. I had to work really hard just to get back to 155. Daily walks with my son in the stroller became essential. And at 24 I still did not understand how my diet was affecting my health. But I did start reading. First, I realized all the sugar and refined flour I was eating was hurting me. Then I found out Crisco and "healthy" polyunsaturated grocery store oils were bad for me. So, by cutting those out and continuing to walk, I lost down to 145. Then I got preg and had to start over after having my 2nd baby. After losing a lot of that weight on a crash diet I read about in a magazine (basically a low calorie cabbage soup variation) I stalled at 142 (still no muscle mass to maintain the 'burn'). Then, thankfully, I was introduced to low carb. I did not lose super fast on lc, and didn't own a scale, so I can't even say how fast I lost, but I felt better almost immediately, and got back down to 135--I got serious about exercise and walked regularly and lifted weights 2-3 times a week. I was in much better health than when I was 17. And had muscle tone to help keep my metabolism up. Maintaining between 135 and 140 was not hard at all with moderate exercise and a watchful eye on carb intake. I really did look toned and healthy at that weight, and my current goal is to achieve that same (or better) level of health. And not ever go back! I have had it both ways and know crash dieting eventually backfires. Sometimes in a big way. Everyone likes to think his or her way is 'right', I suppose. And I believe there are often areas where there is no "right or wrong" as much as "beneficial or harmful". Being told they may be on a dangerous track is not what people want to hear when they are shedding a pound every day or two after not seeing the scale move for a month. I probably wouldn't take kindly to criticism either, no matter how constructive or gently put. I just need to learn to keep my keyboard shut and avoid the hot threads, I guess. Some people just need to learn for themselves the hard way.

08-06-2006, 10:34 PM	#98
Strawberry MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,702 Gallery: Strawberry	I'm sure every one of those "Mommy pounds" were well worth it for your beautiful children! I hope I can be so blessed! People always love to debate on these threads. I think its fine if you give your opinion. There are plenty of people on here, like Alliecat, JuliaL, Jackie, Betty, (many others) who support eating healthy normal amounts of food. And as you say, I guess we all have to find our own way. ~Anna

08-07-2006, 03:53 PM	#100
greeniss Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 458 Gallery: greeniss Stats: size 12-14/10(skirt) 12(pants)/8 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 6/20/06	Get out of here, I was married at 19 also!

08-07-2006, 03:56 PM	#101
greeniss Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 458 Gallery: greeniss Stats: size 12-14/10(skirt) 12(pants)/8 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 6/20/06	Sorry, I realize that was off track. I just couldn't beleive it when I read it. Hee hee

08-07-2006, 09:51 PM	#103
Luvmykidz MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Right here Posts: 2,418 Gallery: Luvmykidz Stats: 165/baby due May'08/140 5'4" WOE: Low Carb hybrid Start Date: June 2006 after 4th baby	Darn, didn't get in my t-tapp today. Seems like one thing after another got in the way. And I really do miss it. It is almost addictive. I really do think it must increase those 'feel good' endorphines, or whatever they are called----like a runners high, only it happens quicker. Whatever. I do NOT want to miss out tomorrow!

08-08-2006, 12:03 PM	#104
Luvmykidz MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Right here Posts: 2,418 Gallery: Luvmykidz Stats: 165/baby due May'08/140 5'4" WOE: Low Carb hybrid Start Date: June 2006 after 4th baby	Ah, I got my tapping done. I was too lazy to put on my shoes this morning, so I did it barefoot and it actually seemed to do a better job of working my legs. I don't see that it would hurt anything to continue like that, since I am not jumping or anything. I'll try it a few times and see what happens. I really did miss it. And it still is working me even though I have not graduated on to the regular basic workout. I want to move on, though. I think I will watch it through this afternoon and try it next session. I am just so uncoordinated, I am afraid I won't be able to keep on cue if she doesn't stop between positions so I can catch up. I will do OIP/Froggy a bit later--- I ate breakfast a bit late today, and have to remember to get the turkey into the oven in time for dinner. Laundry piled up on me and I have a mountain of that to do (and here I sit ) Tomorrow, I plan to take the older kids to the blueberry patch. That should be fun. Some of the berries are huge, and the picking is way easy. I want berries and cream for dessert! Lately, for the past couple of weeks, I have been dumping Tabasco sauce on almost everything, from ground beef to tuna to eggs. I seem to almost crave it. I wonder why? Oh well, I guess it is a better craving than chocolate, or jelly beans.

08-08-2006, 05:02 PM	#107
greeniss Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 458 Gallery: greeniss Stats: size 12-14/10(skirt) 12(pants)/8 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 6/20/06	Do you have any pictures of your kiddies that you can post?

08-09-2006, 12:14 PM	#110
greeniss Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 458 Gallery: greeniss Stats: size 12-14/10(skirt) 12(pants)/8 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 6/20/06	Hey, I just took a quick glance at your foods for yesterday. You eat leaner meats and more veggies. Me, I’m like give me bacon and cheese and sour cream…NOW!!! Ha ha. Alright, I’m going to try to do better…TOMORROW Ha ha ha!!!

08-09-2006, 03:19 PM	#111
Luvmykidz MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Right here Posts: 2,418 Gallery: Luvmykidz Stats: 165/baby due May'08/140 5'4" WOE: Low Carb hybrid Start Date: June 2006 after 4th baby	Thanks for the offered help. Now, I just need to get a pic. Yesterday probably was not a great indicator of what I eat. I normally have more fat in my food 1600 cals and about 800 of those are fat. I do eat a lot of cream and sour cream, and cheese---I enjoy fatty dairy products.

08-09-2006, 07:00 PM	#112
AllieCat0817 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Southeastern Coastal SC Posts: 11,738 Gallery: AllieCat0817 Stats: 213.5/133.5/140 WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: 5/23/03	Heather, I was reading about your craving for hot sauce. I went through the same thing, still do sometimes. I think its good for your metabolism though!

08-11-2006, 11:12 AM	#115
greeniss Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 458 Gallery: greeniss Stats: size 12-14/10(skirt) 12(pants)/8 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 6/20/06	Hey Heather. Happy Friday! I just got done reading the Oasis Thread. Were you raised in a Independent Baptist church? Just curious because everything you say is spot on to the teachings of my home church. A lot of people view it as radical and legalistic, but it’s not my teachings…it’s the Bible’s.