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Well, it seems I'm 'maintaining' and not 'losing'. I need to push harder to keep my daily calorie count lower. I know that recording my food intake is where it's at. Maybe I should include this for my BEACH. I've been really lax about eating things I know won't help me lose. It's really hard to let go of that dang sugar addiction! This morning I wanted a latte, again. But, instead I reminded myself that I'm not doing me any favors by drinking it. It's just empty calories. So, since I felt so determined for a latte, I got a coffee instead. There's something about restaurant coffee that is so much tastier than home brewed. For now, I'm satisfied.
Lately I've been recording Joyce Meyers and watching her the next morning before I start my day. I'm getting myself trained to get up at 5am so that I can sit and drink a cup of coffee and relax while I hear this woman preach! She is AWESOME! Aside from that, something she said this week has really stuck in my head. She said that our flesh will cry out for things that we know we don't need and to give into the flesh just keeps feeding it over and over again. The longer you give into your flesh, the more it stays satisfied and keeps trying to stay satisfied. In order to acheive our goals, drop bad habits or gain new habits, we have to discipline ourselves and say no to the flesh until it finally dies. (Specifically the habit or desire that isn't doing you any favors.) Of course my rendition of what she said isn't as nearly powerful as hers! She said it in such a 'user friendly' manner that I was able to grasp it. My latte cravings are purely cravings that I keep feeding by constantly giving in. As are my sugar addictions. Somehow, by trusting God with my 'problem', I know I can overcome these struggles. I decided to try my best to hand these cravings over to God as I know that if I don't, I will continually give in and continually stay at the weight that I'm at.
While trying to figure out a way to contact Oprah about our fs website, I ended up signing up for some sort of Dr. Oz newsletter. I received an email that offered to tell me what my real age is. So, I filled it out. Granted, some of the information I didn't know off hand or have with me, but for the most part I filled it out accurately. I'm 37 years old. I'll be 38 in a couple of weeks. It said that my real age is 41. =S I don't like that at all.
Some how, some way, with complete trust that God will give me what I need to conquer my addictions, I will reach my goal weight. I just have to keep trying and pursuing, and trying, and pursuing!
Well, that's all I have to say about THAT! lol
Happy Friday!
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231.0 lb
Lost so far: 17.5 lb.
Still to go: 71.0 lb.
Diet followed poorly.
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Diet Calendar Entry for 01 August 2008:
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703 kcal
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Fat: 46.11g | Prot: 36.30g | Carb: 37.99g.
Breakfast: sugar, cream, coffee, greek salad, Ground Turkey Delight. more...
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losing 1.2 lb a week
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You are so right. I never heard of Joyce Meyers but she sounds awesome.
01 Aug 08 by member: Chatty Cathy
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i love joyce...she is so direct and honest...she is not on in my area anymore...so i go to her site for updates and little bits of her preachings...good luck/prayers with the latte addiction...you have to treat it as such...
01 Aug 08 by member: veggies yuk
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where do you find this joyce lady? I love dr Oz, that show of finding the ages of some ladies what a shoker, you aren't in too bad shape, some ladies were 10 years older then they should. I am with you, I haven't been recording my foods and noticed a slow down on my weightloss plus I really need to give my problems to GOD.
01 Aug 08 by member: cindyshine
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she is at http://www.joycemeyer.org/ ...i think you will love her
01 Aug 08 by member: veggies yuk
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It's amazing how food controls us. In fact, this morning Joyce was joking a bit about that. She was pointing out how a cake can sit there on the table and you tell yourself you aren't going to eat it and yet you do. Not only that, you don't just eat a bite, you fork it to death, telling yourself all kinds of things to help sooth your conscious. lol Yep! That's me! I will tell myself I'm not going to give into sweets for the day and yet I do. I will, in some way, eventually give in and even go out of my way to get my hands on something sweet. Where is the self control and self discipline? How can a stinkin' piece of cake, or cookie, cause so much turmoil? I mean SERIOUS TURMOIL?! I can walk past it the first time and say 'I'm not going to eat that.', and feel fairly confident that I won't. Then I walk past again and say 'no, you really shouldn't', while gradually realizing that my flesh is taking over. Then the 3rd time, I walk past AND GIVE MYSELF AN EXCUSE TO EAT IT! How DUMB is THAT?! LOL
I do have an addiction to food. I know this. And, it's one of the hardest things I've ever had to overcome. I used to smoke, a few years back. I struggled for a good 2 years with giving that up but eventually, I did! Food on the other hand, that is a whole different ball game. Smoking is easier to quit, in my opinion, because society poo-poos it. Food, on the other hand, is so socially acceptable, in any shape way for form, that it becomes almost impossible to restrict consumption.
Who'd a thunk it.
01 Aug 08 by member: miteslur
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Good for you!! YES,... listening to the body and telling it "no", as if a child asking for ice-cream (boy howdy do I know about this! lol) is very similar. You have to evaluate and ask yourself is this a once in a great while treat or not. Fighting it and having a sweet piece of fruit or some xylitol cinnamon toast, may help in satisfying that sweet tooth latte craving. If you have a sf ff latte, it isn't too bad for you, you only get about 100 calories and you get dairy serving for the day. Maybe tell yourself that it can only be that you allow it ONE day a week and then every other week and maybe once a month, until you are okay with every so often?? :) I need to go check out my real age... or maybe not! lol =D Keep on truckin' momma!! ;) xoxo lylas
01 Aug 08 by member: bullytrouble
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I hear you on the lack of control... I cannot have cake and cookies in my house. I just can't buy them. I can have a bit of low sugar ice cream and have it as an occasional treat, but thats about it. If I'm jonesin' for something I go for the cinnamon toast. It works great for me. I can't keep sweets in the house, though. =S If I keep them out, then I'm okay and can say "that's good, I don't need them and neither do the kids". I've come too close to being called a diabetic, and I want to get further from it, not closer. Saying no to sweets is based on that, and that alone... cuz I LOVE 'em, too!
01 Aug 08 by member: bullytrouble
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Have you tried ordering your latte... SKINNY (meaning non fat milk) with a sugar free flavoring? its tottaly guilt free if you made allowances for the non fat milk! also the Americano is very good and you can add a sugar free flavoring if you want.. its just espresso with water added to it.. I like them hot and cold (on a hot day I love a cold iced coffee drink). They are totally guilt free!
I also had trouble trying to figure out how to send my letter to Oprah. We will have to ask BT or ImLuuvd how they got to the right link? I couldn't find a way to send my letter to them either
01 Aug 08 by member: Janelleas
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miteslur, i am not too sure you have to quit your latte. unless ofcourse its agains SB! Well I never quit my coffe w/ vanilla creamer, yeah the real sugar. But i cut back elsewhere and am still w/in my limits of course.
i think when we completely keep something off limits its harder to learn to live w/out it. try something different like the skinny, you might end up liking healthier!
01 Aug 08 by member: cindyshine
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Here are a few of my hangups, in which I am working on. 1) I can't stand sugar free lattes. I've tried them. I don't know what it is about the sugar free syrups but I don't like them and they ruin a good latte, for me. 2) I'm trying to stay away from artificial sweeteners, including splenda, because I've learned that if it's 'manmade', it can't be good for you. So, if I do have sweetener, and I can add my own, I use agave nectar, xylitol, or the real thing (when the others aren't available). I just feel, within my own self, that real sugar (in moderation) in the long run, will be better for me than the artificial stuff. 3) I don't buy sweets to keep in my house, except for the fiber one bar (just ran out, too), because I can't say 'no'. And, because I DON'T keep 'sweets' in the house, my cravings for something sweet lead me to the dang store! Seriously, during the week I end up driving out of my way to get something via the drive thru, usually a BK iced mocha, (used to be BK chocolate chip cookies) to satisfy my sweet tooth. It seems I justify it because I'm not buying a big package that sits around the house for a long time. I tell myself that making this one small trip for this one small item is okay becuase "it's just this one time". And, my boss brings sweet things in for me as well and I haven't been able to say 'no thank you' because truthfully I haven't been completely ready to give it all up, yet.
I know, it all sounds like excuses. And it all is. However, it's a very real struggle that I haven't been able to conquer yet. Whatever it is that I need to say to myself to get me to give it all up...hasn't happened yet, even though I'm searching for it.
The only reason I've wanted to give up the lattes is because I think they are addicting and they are nothing but empty, sweet calories that keep me coming back for more.
Maybe one of these times I'll have a light bulb moment while writing this all out and I'll 'cure' myself! LOL
01 Aug 08 by member: miteslur
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Im sure you will. I met Jack LaLane and his wife about 10 yrs ago and he told me that when he eats sugar, syrup or anything like that, its the real natural stuff...but he doesn't eat it very often. if he does it is the REAL stuff, nothing artifical!! Actually he was complaining to me because we were in a golf tournament and the club house had lunch boxes delievered to the players on the course and he didnt like any of it but the apple.
anyway... I think you are right to be concerned about the artifical things we all buy up. Better to work things out just exactly like you are doing. Your paying attention to things, making decisions on what to have and how often, and you will work through it just fine. Thats what its really all about isn't it?! you have to figure out a way that works for YOU!! So far you are doing an excellent job of it!! Congrats!
01 Aug 08 by member: Janelleas
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Thank you Janelleas. I appreciate your support and encouragment. Looking back, I HAVE made a lot of positive changes in my eating habits. When I found out I had insulin resistance, I knew I had to make some serious changes. I buy mostly all whole foods, now, including grains, fruits, and vegatable. I rarely buy processed foods. I try to buy organic when I can afford it or decide what is more important to get in organic form. I've commited to using real foods and my family doesn't mind at all, to include using xylitol in as much cooking preparations as possible. We eat a lot of fish and poultry and rarely have red meat. I used to eat a bowl of ice cream EVERY night. Not anymore! I used to drink 1-2 alcoholic beverages a night/6-7 days a week. Now I have 1-2 beverages a week.
Yes, I have made a lot of progress! I had forgotten about all of the changes I've made over the years. And, once I figure out what my 'trigger' is, concerning sweets, I'll be closer to acheiving my goal! =)
01 Aug 08 by member: miteslur
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love that attitude girl!! now you're talking! keep that postivie attitude
01 Aug 08 by member: Janelleas
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Keep up the great work. It is so important to find our inspiration and tap into it. Good job on keeping your mind on the goal and piecing together how so many life lessons tie into this journey. You're going to step up the activity, stop with the sweets, and get out of 'maintenance'. I can see that. You're dedicated and will succeed.
04 Aug 08 by member: fraise
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