tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344679904289431581.comments2011-09-14T21:13:04.692-05:00Jen to LoseJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16180806295824186050noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344679904289431581.post-57629219477653975432011-06-30T05:40:47.452-05:002011-06-30T05:40:47.452-05:00Nice Jen! Being aware of your behaviour and trigge...Nice Jen! Being aware of your behaviour and triggers is a huge deal. <br /><br />Last week I realised that whenever I went into the kitchen I opened a particular cupboard; when I did that, I'd take a handful of sultanas and gulp them down. As soon as I became aware of this I moved the sultanas to a different cupboard… and hey presto, I no longer graze on them!<br /><br />Some thoughts off the top of my head:-<br /><br />* If I don't buy it, I can't eat it<br /><br />* Am I really hungry or just craving something? I ask myself "Would I eat a plateful of vegetables instead of the ?". If not, then I know it's a craving and not proper hunger.<br /><br />* Pleasure from food is short-lived; be mindful of the "buyers remorse" before you buy/eat the thing, not after.Richardhttp://www.arichlife.menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344679904289431581.post-6020484189994466692011-06-23T04:30:02.573-05:002011-06-23T04:30:02.573-05:00Definitely don't let the blogging become a bar...Definitely don't let the blogging become a barrier or a chore. For me the bare minimum is posting a weekly weigh-in post; the are no excuses not to do it (it can take 5 minutes). <br /><br />With regards to what to blog about, I'm loving being able to look back to a year ago and read what I was thinking/doing. Sometimes I cringe, sometimes I smile, but it's all authentic (the good and the bad). <br /><br />My blog was "semi-anonymous" until recently, in that no one I shared it with knew me offline. That allowed me to write without fear. Now that I've shared the site with friends and family, a lot the feedback from them has been on the "honesty" of my writing. <br /><br />I would say pick a level of intimacy that you're comfortable sharing, then crank it up a few notches until you're scared and unsure. That's probably a good place to start :-).Richardhttp://rjharrison.org/rockbottomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344679904289431581.post-75131132342186074402011-06-22T23:33:41.395-05:002011-06-22T23:33:41.395-05:00Thanks for your info. Very well explained about th...Thanks for your info. Very well explained about the weight loss. Once again thanks for your article.<br /><br />Kenneth Lee<br /><a href="http://hcgezdrops.com/" rel="nofollow">HCG Ez Trim</a>Kenneth Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11008784674607392269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344679904289431581.post-88045207782450204692011-06-17T13:12:00.822-05:002011-06-17T13:12:00.822-05:00I had to have two moles removed--am waiting to fin...I had to have two moles removed--am waiting to find if they are something serious. I understand the reasoning behind avoiding the sun at times. I just need to be realistic.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16180806295824186050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344679904289431581.post-14876182371683139142011-06-17T09:11:18.623-05:002011-06-17T09:11:18.623-05:00I've had 3 skin cancers. I'm great about ...I've had 3 skin cancers. I'm great about sunscreen and hats. Do I avoid mid-day sun? Not necessarily. But I'm not a major outdoorsy type.Karen@WaistingTimehttp://www.waistingtimeblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344679904289431581.post-74854366853849011212011-06-13T07:44:40.095-05:002011-06-13T07:44:40.095-05:00Sounds like a great list.Sounds like a great list.Karen@WaistingTimehttp://www.waistingtimeblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344679904289431581.post-38382121473055266852011-06-09T09:57:55.097-05:002011-06-09T09:57:55.097-05:00Welcome back. Yes, I've been there. Time and ...Welcome back. Yes, I've been there. Time and time again.Karen@WaistingTimehttp://www.waistingtimeblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344679904289431581.post-75134327320530610062011-06-09T08:46:06.051-05:002011-06-09T08:46:06.051-05:00Hi Jen :-).
Start small and take your time. I thi...Hi Jen :-).<br /><br />Start small and take your time. I think you tried to do too much last time (too many goals, too many things to change at once… too overwhelming).<br /><br />One of the things I've learned is that I gradually changed both my diet and behaviour over a long period of time. They evolved. I started just by logging my weight every week and it snowballed from there.Richardhttp://rjharrison.org/rockbottomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344679904289431581.post-53105896823347499452010-09-24T18:32:31.227-05:002010-09-24T18:32:31.227-05:00Yeah, I have three kids and I tell you it's ha...Yeah, I have three kids and I tell you it's hard to post and comment on other blogs when you have them wanting your attention all of the time. Granola sounds delish by the way. :)Anonymous Fat Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02061024634144836382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344679904289431581.post-62116323150714403142010-09-20T08:46:13.317-05:002010-09-20T08:46:13.317-05:00No problem. My turkey bones are in the freezer, s...No problem. My turkey bones are in the freezer, so I'm not in any hurry. Thanks!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16180806295824186050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344679904289431581.post-39366269305675491782010-09-16T21:04:33.974-05:002010-09-16T21:04:33.974-05:00Jen - I will email you that recipe as soon as I go...Jen - I will email you that recipe as soon as I go back downstairs. I totally forgot!!Diane Fit to the Finishhttp://www.fittothefinish.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344679904289431581.post-1072331253997085692010-09-14T10:30:56.386-05:002010-09-14T10:30:56.386-05:00I have a great turkey and rice soup recipe that is...I have a great turkey and rice soup recipe that is low-calorie and super tasty! Email me if you want it. diane@fittothefinish.com.<br /><br />Glad to hear you are well!Diane Fit to the Finishhttp://www.fittothefinish.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344679904289431581.post-87831489400309266152010-09-13T07:03:35.444-05:002010-09-13T07:03:35.444-05:00When my son was home from college a few weeks ago ...When my son was home from college a few weeks ago he was gracious enough to take the long drive with me to an orchard to pick apples. We got there and I was so disappointed to find they were all "bad." Misshapen in some way, maybe some tree illness? Bummer.Karenhttp://www.waistingtimeblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344679904289431581.post-22856681728467035532010-09-12T07:30:01.514-05:002010-09-12T07:30:01.514-05:00Doesn't it feel good to get back on track:) I...Doesn't it feel good to get back on track:) I just restarted, AGAIN, and it is amazing how much better, emotionally and physically, I feel when I am eating better.Karenhttp://www.waistingtimeblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344679904289431581.post-13976280510773311662010-09-09T16:49:53.915-05:002010-09-09T16:49:53.915-05:00I did it years ago with a friend and going to the ...I did it years ago with a friend and going to the meetings was good, but weighing in was key for me. There are a lot more online resources now than there used to be. I would say try it without and if you are not sticking to the plan, go to meetings:)Karenhttp://www.waistingtimeblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344679904289431581.post-57935735114116141162010-09-04T23:19:08.656-05:002010-09-04T23:19:08.656-05:00Thanks for stopping by and commenting...I will be ...Thanks for stopping by and commenting...I will be following your journey..We can do this..I'll help you with your homework, if you will help me too! <br /><br />YES..next year will be different because you want it to be!Jules - Big Girl Bombshellhttp://www.biggirlbombshell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344679904289431581.post-21434509977817462882010-08-19T08:16:20.005-05:002010-08-19T08:16:20.005-05:00It think WW is a proven program that works for lot...It think WW is a proven program that works for lots of people. I did it successfully several years ago but stopped going when I reached lifetime. Big mistake:( My youngest started his senior year of HS yesterday! My oldest goes back to college next week. I am like you - when that is all back to normal, I will head back to the gym.Karen@WaistingTimehttp://www.waistingtimeblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344679904289431581.post-11084943583066701532010-08-10T07:34:26.329-05:002010-08-10T07:34:26.329-05:00Yes, you could be writing about me. I was going g...Yes, you could be writing about me. I was going great guns for what seemed like so long and then started slipping. And slipping leads to more slipping for me. Thus is my life as a yo-yo dieter. Just when I think I have it all under control (again), I realize I don't. Sigh. This time!!!!Karen@WaistingTimehttp://www.waistingtimeblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344679904289431581.post-59393189034185800402010-08-09T07:56:18.650-05:002010-08-09T07:56:18.650-05:00You are not alone! I have struggled mightily too ...You are not alone! I have struggled mightily too in the past months. I like "The next decision is the most important one!" All too often I am still making one mistake and compounding it with what I eat next and next and next.Karen@WaistingTimehttp://www.waistingtimeblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344679904289431581.post-35205263452153051392010-05-11T20:06:26.484-05:002010-05-11T20:06:26.484-05:00Wow! That is quite a list. Makes me think I shou...Wow! That is quite a list. Makes me think I should be doing some focused introspection here on what I need to be working on myself.Karen@WaistingTimehttp://www.waistingtimeblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344679904289431581.post-54173251729404532692010-05-11T13:34:35.682-05:002010-05-11T13:34:35.682-05:00Hey Harry--thanks for your comments! I agree talk...Hey Harry--thanks for your comments! I agree talking isn't action! I have to start somewhere though and these goals are where I'm at. This post is my messy post where I get all my thoughts out about it.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16180806295824186050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344679904289431581.post-10660987691031530842010-05-11T11:49:50.475-05:002010-05-11T11:49:50.475-05:00Welcome back Jen. Goals can be helpful, but be car...Welcome back Jen. Goals can be helpful, but be careful that they don't become oppressive and noisy. Also, talk is cheap.<br /><br />What single thing could you do this week that would have the biggest impact on your life? Do that!Harryhttp://rjharrison.org/rockbottomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344679904289431581.post-22218520146927279962010-05-11T11:11:07.043-05:002010-05-11T11:11:07.043-05:00Thanks Karen for the support--appreciate it. I re...Thanks Karen for the support--appreciate it. I remember with my two older kids that things even got easier after they turned one. So I can't wait until the end of July! When I had my babe last July, my next youngest was almost 5, so my kids were able to be pretty self sufficient at times, and I had a good schedule going. Adjusting to life with a baby again is great, but a challenge! Trying to cherish the days because I know they will vanish in a flash.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16180806295824186050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344679904289431581.post-7426618350678221812010-05-10T07:04:29.777-05:002010-05-10T07:04:29.777-05:00Welcome Back Jen:) I have read lots in blogs abou...Welcome Back Jen:) I have read lots in blogs about this perfection thing lately - you are in good company. And I agree with you, sometimes moms need to focus on their own needs to better be able to meet those of our kids and family. And yet we often don't. (BTW- it does get easier as they get older, IMO.)<br /><br />Hugs.<br />KarenKaren@WaistingTimehttp://www.waistingtimeblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344679904289431581.post-74406682545487638622010-04-05T17:05:08.878-05:002010-04-05T17:05:08.878-05:00It seems to be a bad eating spell for many of us! ...It seems to be a bad eating spell for many of us! Hopefully we can all motivate each other and get back on track:)Waisting Timehttp://www.waistingtimeblog.comnoreply@blogger.com