Jillzee00's Journal, 10 January 2014

Do you usually drink white or red? Dry reds are suppose to be healthy for the heart and contain less sugar though they are an acquired taste. Unfortunately, I prefer blush and white wines... as luck would have it! But I'd like to try to get into the reds more. My sister and I have planned some wine tastings for this summer when I will be at a point where I can have alcohol again. Just keep moving forward. You are doing great! 

Great technique! I know I eat way too fast. See, we can all get tips from you!  

You are doing great! I have been sugar free for one week and feeling better already, no processed foods, just meat, cheese, nuts, fruit and veggies, It is a hard road but it will be easier knowing we are all on that road together, I think it is ok to have that wine and lose slowly, thanks for sharing! 

Jlosmile--I drink both--red or white. I used to drink primarily white, but I've been drinking red lately. I don't like sweet, too much. I was drinking pinot grigio or chardonnay. I am drinking Merlot lately, though. They say champagne has less calories, so I will have to check that out! Eventually, I will cut all out except for the weekend. I did that last time when I was getting to a really big part of my weight loss. I noticed my stomach went down and looked much better. I'm not close to that point yet--LOL. Do you have a certain wine or vineyard you like? My In-Laws go to a lot of areas for wine tasting--locally and out of state. They like the NY Finger lakes, but have visited vineyards in Virginia recently. There's also a vineyard near them called, Paradox vineyards. I'm not sure, but I think this is the vineyard that three different Doctors in the area created.  

BuffyBear-I am a way too slow eater--LOL. I remember my Mom taking me home to England. They were on desert and I was still eating dinner. I hate when you go out for a really nice meal and the people you are with rush you through it. I like my salad, nice conversation, a glass of wine, then the main dish--good conversation. Dang, I can't find anyone else who likes to do this. Five minutes and it's down their throats, I'm at the table by myself and they are off to do something else. LOL. I miss growing up at home where the meal was a big occasion for us all to talk and took forever!  

Share Bear. I remember when I was young (and super skinny). I decided I was going to cut out sugar. It didn't last too long, but I do have to say, I drink my coffee and tea black to this day because of that. I like sweets, but not a whole bunch. I think I get fat off of food--pasta, potato salad, bread...LOL. I am actually enjoying my diet because I LOVE veggies and I feel healthier (aside from my cold)--so awake and a lot more energetic!  

I'd love to know what vineyards they enjoyed in Virginia. We plan to go to Williamsburg Winery and a local brewery. There are quite a few vineyards locally so if they have some suggestions- that would be great! I have not tried any merlots so I'm hoping on our quest this summer I will find some reds I enjoy. I do like champagne but have to stay away from anything with carbonation so that's out. (sad) But when I look super hot it will be worth it right?!