yarrow

Ok, I love to be in control. Nothing makes me happier than when everything is marching along under control. When I am overweight, and it doesn’t have to be by much, I am out of control. Excess weight drives more gain, for me. My house is out of control, mess creates more mess. I am using Buddyslim for weight accountability and Fly Lady for household control. If you haven’t tried Fly Lady, and you have control issues, this might be for you.   http://www.flylady.net/

My problem is that I am only a little overweight and a little messy. Being in that position does not produce quite enough pressure for change. And I am lazy. When I get 20 pounds over my desired goal, I refocus, when I get within 10 pounds I don’t feel the pressure and slack off. Where can we all find the motivation to persevere. What motivates you?

I have enough control issues with simple/processed carbs and chocolate. I can be thankful at least that I haven’t added those calories to my list of issues. I have so little control. I’m glad I never started drinking. I’ll bet I’d like it - way too much………..

Ok, I know that the simple carbs are not my friends. I know that wheat and other gluten based grains, even sprouted hurt my stomach. So why do I seek them out. Pumpkin bread for breakfast…….. are you kidding. My stomach still hurts. I try not to bake, because I eat it. My poor hubby, my poor daughter. They lose out. And I respond so strongly to wheat. I almost go into a carb coma. I get very sleepy. I feel great when I eat protein, but I WANT BAKED GOODS……….. aaaargh.

Ya, I know all about rice bread and sprouted wheat. Still hurts my tummy and makes me sleepy. Some rice breads are yummy too. Grrrrrrrrrr.

I needed to get more calories in and one of my buddies suggested adding a protein shake. I am going to give this a shot. I have hear of the antioxident qualities of acai so I think I will get that flavor although blueberries have much the same. I’ll let you know how they taste. Anyway here is a coupon site. Note they cost about $1 a packet so not cheap. But……. if  you buy a soda, coffee or other drink a day, this might be a good idea instead.

http://www.designerwhey.com/coupon/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNnkbwFo9hU

Good diet day. Here is some workout music fo my homies

I am so ready for a change and yet it panics me. I want to sell all our cars, I want to sell our house and move, I want to study and start a new career, am I mid-lifer or what? I love our home, yes it has problems and when I think of moving I panic. I raised my children here. I love my job, but more money and a more professional job would be great. Ok, I hate my cars. That would not cause me any pain to change. Is it the fall weather that is making me want to jump into crazy decisions? Who knows?

But just for today, I will dust the home I own, drive the beater to work, and enjoy my simple job. I am feeling the pressure of time and age, I think. Squash it down and drink more water.

Time,
Time,
Time, see what’s become of me
While I looked around for my possibilities.

I was so hard to please.
Look around,
Leaves are brown,
And the sky is a hazy shade of winter.

Hear the Salvation Army band.
Down by the riverside’s
Bound to be a better ride
Than what you’ve got planned.

Carry your cup in your hand.
And look around.
Leaves are brown.
And the sky is a hazy shade of winter.

Hang on to your hopes, my friend.
That’s an easy thing to say,
But if your hopes should pass away
Simply pretend that you can build them again.
Look around,
The grass is high,
The fields are ripe,
It’s the springtime of my life.

Seasons change with the scenery;
Weaving time in a tapestry.
Won’t you stop and remember me
At any convenient time?
Funny how my memory skips
Looking over manuscripts
Of unpublished rhyme.

Drinking my vodka and lime,
I look around,
Leaves are brown,
And the sky is a hazy shade of winter.

Simon and Garfunkel

I am just full with mostly protein. I am falling short each day and my body is hording. I don’t feel like eating more. I don’t want to add carbs, expecially grains, but those are easy calories. I don’t want to add fat, too much is not good for your heart, but those are easy calories. I don’t want to eat any more protein so now what. Breakfast was 1/2 a banana, 2 egg whites, 3 oz corned beef. 1 T shreadded cheese. Not enough calories and a little high on carbs. Please treat this as a serious question. It is seriously keeping me from losing the last 10 pounds. Ideas?

yarrow

Wow are there  lot of young ladies on this site now. You have all found the right place. Hope you find the support you need. Everyone is about half my age, eh???

Granny is going to sleep now. ;o)

yarrow

For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.  For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.  For beautiful hair, let a child run his/her fingers through it once a day. For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone. People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone. Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you will find one at the end of each of your arms.  As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands; one for helping yourself, and the other for helping others.

This works for me

Try this website
http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm

This will give your general calorie level for maintenance at the weight you wish to be. If you have a lot to lose, use a weight 5 pounds down from where you are now. Step down slowly.
Then look at your 7 day zig-zag. Zig-Zaging calories, keeps your body guessing and is a bit easier to maintain than a strict same calorie level, (to which your body adjusts). because you have UP days. ;o)

I don’t think the extreme fat loss is a good plan, just “fat loss”. Nice and slow. And everyone varies. Maintenance levels here MAY make you gain. Adjust for your body.

Has been used for body builders. Make it work for you.