Who's Trying to Lose Weight?

[CharlieD]

Thank G-d kids are very willing to help to get rid off the candies. I did have only one small one last night though. Change was to great to deny my self. I can forgo sugar in the tea. But could never ever resist chocolate, dark chocolate that is. Could not care less for milk chocolate.

 

[PrincessFiona60]

Dark chocolate is the best one to pick, both for lower sugar content and higher antioxidants. It also has a richer taste so you can eat less and still feel satisfied. I have 1 ounce of dark chocolate a day, usually 60% cacao and above.

 

[CharlieD]

Have to admit drinking doesn't help. My oldest came into town, which doesn't happen note then once a year, so we had a very nice get together with the whole family. My parents came over. I usually do not drink, but it was just so nice, by that I meant my father behaved a and did not argue with anybody. I just had to have a couple of shots well maybe more, who counts after 10 or so... Will restart tomorrow.

 

[CarolPa]

If a messy kitchen is a happy kitchen, then this kitchen is delirious.



I like that, PF! In fact, right now, my whole house is delirious!
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[PrincessFiona60]

If a messy kitchen is a happy kitchen, then this kitchen is delirious.



I like that, PF! In fact, right now, my whole house is delirious!
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Mine, too...need to fix that.

 

[Mad Cook]

Thank G-d kids are very willing to help to get rid off the candies. I did have only one small one last night though. Change was to great to deny my self. I can forgo sugar in the tea. But could never ever resist chocolate, dark chocolate that is. Could not care less for milk chocolate.

Normally I wouldn't care less if chocolate vanished off the face of the earth. Don't like it much. Possibly a result of my age. I was born in 1949 and in the aftermath of WWII sweet rationing lasted until 1954 - it was considered more important to import raw materials to rebuild industry and pay off the wartime debt than to import sugar for sweets and chocolate.

But I digress. Because I didn't have a limitless supply of chocolate as a small child I suppose I never got a taste for it. However, If I am not eating properly I can get really serious chocolate cravings. (I've been told that this may be because choc contains iron - don't know if this is true) To combat the cravings I take a one-a-day multi-vitamin and mineral supplement which seems to stop any cravings for chocolate.

I just pass this on in case it helps anyone else.

 

[taxlady]

I ate very little candy of any kind as a child. It was only for special occasions. I did not find this a hardship, since I had no cavities and the kids who ate candies did. One friend, who ate a lot of candy, had 12 cavities by the age of 10. I ate a lot of fruit.

But, as an adult, I adore good chocolate.

 

[simonbaker]

Did not get to exercise today, I did get in the pool for 90 mn yesterday. Had to run errands after work then school conferences for the daughter (14). All is well, all "A's".
I did stay in my calorie range today. : )

 

[CharlieD]

Strangely there were not always food to buy in Soviet Union. But there were always dark chocolate in the stores. Sometimes a piece of chocolate and a glass of milk were all we had to eat. One would think I'd have an aversion to those two products, but I love both. Can drink milk with a good candy bar on any given time.

 

[CWS4322]

When I was an exchange student in Germany, we went to East Berlin. We had to spend a certain amount of East German Marks. We bought chocolate from the Soviet Union. It wasn't very good chocolate, as I recall.

Onto the weight loss issue. Since having changed when I eat my big meal (breakfast) and how I eat (June 2012), I have now officially "shrunk" three sizes. My size 10 pants are too big, and the size 8s are comfortable. I hope to plateau at some point. I can't afford new clothes. I don't have any size 6s in the closet.

 

[PrincessFiona60]

When I was an exchange student in Germany, we went to East Berlin. We had to spend a certain amount of East German Marks. We bought chocolate from the Soviet Union. It wasn't very good chocolate, as I recall.

Onto the weight loss issue. Since having changed when I eat my big meal (breakfast) and how I eat (June 2012), I have now officially "shrunk" three sizes. My size 10 pants are too big, and the size 8s are comfortable. I hope to plateau at some point. I can't afford new clothes. I don't have any size 6s in the closet.

I'm excited because I am shrinking into the clothes I have. I have now dumped 20 lbs. However, I am now at the weight I was when I had my heart attack. 20 more, tough ones, to go! I may not HAVE to buy new clothes for my trip in November.

 

[Dawgluver]

I'm excited because I am shrinking into the clothes I have. I have now dumped 20 lbs. However, I am now at the weight I was when I had my heart attack. 20 more, tough ones, to go! I may not HAVE to buy new clothes for my trip in November.

Wow, you are now 2 daschunds, or one beagle minus 3 lbs, or 4 Patrons lighter! Way to go, PF!! (No heart attack).

 

[PrincessFiona60]

Closer to 7 Patrons...he's still only about 3 pounds.

 

[Dawgluver]

Oops, my bad. That's a lot of Patrons! I just estimated.

 

[PrincessFiona60]

Oops, my bad. That's a lot of Patrons!

He gets excited to see me, because he knows where all the treats are hidden... When he's really clingy I put him in my shirt and he snuggles down to sleep.

I have so much more energy lately, I think I've finally hit the magic button for my weight loss.

 

[Addie]

I am holding at 139-141. I need to get on the ball and try to lose 20 more pounds. And I have nothing in my closet or drawers that will fit if I do lose it. I will have to rethink all of this. Or hit the lottery!

 

[Dawgluver]

He gets excited to see me, because he knows where all the treats are hidden... When he's really clingy I put him in my shirt and he snuggles down to sleep.

I have so much more energy lately, I think I've finally hit the magic button for my weight loss.

Don't weigh yourself with Patron in your shirt. Of course, you know this!

20 lbs is huge! Congarats, PF!

 

[Dawgluver]

I am holding at 139-141. I need to get on the ball and try to lose 20 more pounds. And I have nothing in my closet or drawers that will fit if I do lose it. I will have to rethink all of this. Or hit the lottery!

So Addie, you need to lose the equivalent of 4 Teddies at 5 lb each?

 

[taxlady]

Don't weigh yourself with Patron in your shirt. Of course, you know this!

20 lbs is huge! Congarats, PF!

+1 Yes, Congarats.

 

[PrincessFiona60]

Don't weigh yourself with Patron in your shirt. Of course, you know this!

20 lbs is huge! Congarats, PF!

+1 Yes, Congarats.

Thanks! I do so much better when I'm not reporting everyday. I know, but it really helps to just report milestones.