RE: healthy living

[wiininkwe]

 
Well, I see that we have a great new site for our recipes, and I m wondering if anyone would like to get back aboard our Travelin  Lite camper and keep the good things going for all who are trying to do good things for themselves.  We seemed to have a lot of advice and support for each other before we came to " the promised land"  and I m betting that since we all just managed to get thru a long tempting holiday season we may need some cheering on and encouragement to get back on track.  I know that I sure do, the round of family get togethers did a real number on my will power with all the candies, pies cookies, etc.   I actually did cheat pretty bad, and am putting myself on a very strict  intervention  program for a few days, til I get with it again.  If y all have any good advice for me, or if ya just want to gloat because you didn t cheat, bring it here.  LOL  
 T
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[topcat7736]

 wiininkwe
Healthy living? Sounds chomp chomp good to me sis. chomp  Hey oldmoose,  this peach cobbler is chomp real good! [][][&:]

[deniski]

 wiininkwe
I usually lurk here, but had to add that I too did some serious cheating for the last 2 months!! Yikes!!  Believe me, I know how hard it can be during those get-togethers with all those wonderful food choices!!!!  
 
 So... sigh, now I am back to some really strict locarb rules to get back on track.  But I know I can do it... and so can you wiininkwe!!

[mike4947]

 wiininkwe
Quiting smoking hasn t done anything for my waistline.[] How about we get some recipes in here without enough calories/fat/salt to kill off a cardiac ward. Seems everything either has seventeen kinds of cheese or 12 cans of condensed soup in it.

[CampNfan]

 wiininkwe
Amen to that Mike!
 I Quit too last May and it hasen t done a thing for my waste line but make it bigger than it has ever been.  Not sure what is worse? I was big before, butt now! OMG! Problem is even if I went back to smoking I would still be FAT! I guess I will just be  a " Plesently Plump Non-Smoker" .
 Congrads on quiting! I know how tuff it is!

[wiininkwe]

 wiininkwe
Okay, I see what you mean about the  wasteline  increasing after you quit smoking.  I quit smoking about 14 yrs ago, after spending several years of smoking 3 packs of Kool 100s a day.  At that time, I was more concerned about my lungs than my waist, but I have to say now that i really think that may have been the start of my uphill gains in pounds.  Add some extra health problems to that in the last few years, and you ve got the whole story.  
  When I quit, no one really emphasised the importance of drinking lots of water. (yeah, yeah, I know, that s what they tell you on a diet too)  But it seems to make a serious difference to your body, if it isn t properly hydrated.  Besides making you feel full, so that you don t want to eat, it keeps your body on a more even keel so that your emotions and such don t swing so widely.   My DH is trying to quit smoking right now, for the fourth time.  And he s trying to do it while I am trying to get back on my WOL with locarbs.  
  The only other suggestion I can make is to make sure that you do eat regular meals, and have a snack in between if you need, but be sure that the things you eat aren t like, oh say, potato chips, fudge, etc.   Look for some things that you can have that will give you some added protein,( I found some little cheese wheels at our local grocery store, in the ethnic foods that are called Queso Fresco, cheese from skimmed milk, high in protein, lo in carbs and fat)  and remember to keep your vitamin B complex up there.     Try eating more dark green veggies, maybe have a salad for the snack.   I found that simply switching to diet Pepsi made a big difference for me, both in calories and in carbs.  
   And, if you are trying to quit smoking, don t think that you have to be all strong and do it all on your own.  If you can afford the pills that help you quit, or the patch, use them.  Your body and your brain are going to be going thru some real intense changes, and there s no reason for you to think that it should be just a matter of will power.
 T
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[NightOwl]

 wiininkwe
Well gang, in the long run, I d rather take my chances with a fat waistline than tobacco.  I am REALLY depressed as I just learned  that ANOTHER cousin is dying of lung cancer--he is the  8th relative from our two families to die of this as well as three good friends,  and all were heavy smokers for many years so I am pretty knee-jerk negative about cigarettes and I apologize for  bringing my sadness about this here.   Substance abuse specialists say that nicotine is the hardest one of all to kick and I believe it!   Our youngest DD smoked for several years as a young woman, but gave it up the day she learned my BIL had inoperable lung cancer.  She said it was THE HARDEST THING she ever did (and she is a VERY  determined person) so I imagine it must be a real battle.!  But someday all of you will look back and be proud of winning this war.
 
 Now as to the war of the waistline--[]  well, I am not exactly a winner these days.  (Ah, yes, Holiday Indulgence is a b*tch!)   but we finally got our house addition finished and the treadmill is out of storage and I actually used it this AM, AND  went back to my lo-carb WOL yesterday.  Still cant remember to drink enough water though[]
 
 Toni, I am SO GLAD you got this started again--at this time of year, we can all use the encouragement, and maybe by this time next year, we can all look back and see our  progress!

[Horscampr]

 wiininkwe
Ok....Healthy living.  What a great topic!!  I love it!!
 
 I guess I ll throw in my recipe for a slimmer waistline. If you want to be skinny, here s what you do.
 
 Go out and adopt a wild mustang from the Bureau of Land Management.  I can help you train the horse for riding and you will have a great trail companion for upcoming camping trips.  What does this have to do with a slimmer waist you ask???  Well........
 
 First you have to actually " catch"  the mustang before I can help you train it.  Put the horse out in a 60 acre field and you ll be slim in no time!!  Works like a charm!![]
 
 I wish everyone a happy and healthy 2003![][]

[fivegonefishing]

 wiininkwe
Healthy living, man-o-man have I been learning about that over the last 10 years!  In that time frame I have learned two secrets and am searching for another.  I have learned that to quit smoking you have to want to quit smoking; if you haven?t really decided in your mind to quit don?t waste your time trying.  The second secret I?ve learned is how to loose weight and keep it off; you have to change your lifestyle.  The one I haven?t learned yet is how to keep on track for the first two!
 
 In the last 10 years I have quit smoking twice (gained about 30 lbs. each time).  My heart has a funky condition called Pericarditis, which is best treated with Prednisone (gained about 30 lbs. by the time I got off the meds.)  Had three kids in two tries (twins)(gained about 30 lbs. each time.)
 
 Being obese is not fun.  I have arthritis in my family however my joints are even worse than they should be due to my size.  Not being able to wear to what I want because they don?t make it that big; my asthma is worse than it ought to be. I can?t play with my kids like I?d really like to!  There is a litany of other things that are hard to deal with being so large.  Unfortunately, I have had more occasions to gain weight than to loose it.  
 
 About 3 months ago I joined Weight Watchers with another PUT member LuvMyJayco and up to the week before Christmas was down 24 lbs.  I haven?t had a weight in yet but think I?m down, will find out next Wednesday.  With money I received from Christmas, I was able to buy new pants and I?m down one full size!  Some clothes that haven?t fit me in a while are now fitting me.  
 
 I?ve come to the conclusion that I took several years to gain the weight and it will take time to loose it as well.  I?ve started to change my lifestyle, make healthy choices, be aware of why and what I eat and most importantly feel good about being me (something I haven?t felt in many years.)
 
 I was following this thread on the other board and am glad it was started again.  Sorry my post so long, I guess I got diarrhea of the fingers, it is nice to share though. []
 
 Tammy
 

[wiininkwe]

 wiininkwe
I m so glad to see that so many of you have decided to join our trip to better health.   Remember, when we first started this journey on the other boards, we talked about the fact that a healthy lifestyle includes more than just staying slim.  You have all proved that fact again today.  I want to repeat my invitation to anyone who is trying to, or thinking about trying to, make some sort of change for the better in their lifestyle, you can come here, whether for support, or to let us know about something new that you discovered, or to share your encouragement with others.  I think by now you have noticed that those of us on the weight loss road, are not just skinny model types trying to lose two pounds, but are really wrestling with problems caused by excessive pounds.   Those trying to quit smoking are also on a wild ride.    Anyone who turns to the responders of this particular forum should know that they can expect compassion and understanding when they bring a problem here.  (oh, and a little humor, but never humiliation or sarcasm)
 Toni

[NightOwl]

 fivegonefishing

 

ORIGINAL:  fivegonefishing
 
 Healthy living, man-o-man have I been learning about that over the last 10 years!  In that time frame I have learned two secrets and am searching for another.  I have learned that to quit smoking you have to want to quit smoking; if you haven?t really decided in your mind to quit don?t waste your time trying.  The second secret I?ve learned is how to loose weight and keep it off; you have to change your lifestyle.  The one I haven?t learned yet is how to keep on track for the first two!
 
 In the last 10 years I have quit smoking twice (gained about 30 lbs. each time).  My heart has a funky condition called Pericarditis, which is best treated with Prednisone (gained about 30 lbs. by the time I got off the meds.)  Had three kids in two tries (twins)(gained about 30 lbs. each time.)
 
 Being obese is not fun.  I have arthritis in my family however my joints are even worse than they should be due to my size.  Not being able to wear to what I want because they don?t make it that big; my asthma is worse than it ought to be. I can?t play with my kids like I?d really like to!  There is a litany of other things that are hard to deal with being so large.  Unfortunately, I have had more occasions to gain weight than to loose it.  
 
 About 3 months ago I joined Weight Watchers with another PUT member LuvMyJayco and up to the week before Christmas was down 24 lbs.  I haven?t had a weight in yet but think I?m down, will find out next Wednesday.  With money I received from Christmas, I was able to buy new pants and I?m down one full size!  Some clothes that haven?t fit me in a while are now fitting me.  
 
 I?ve come to the conclusion that I took several years to gain the weight and it will take time to loose it as well.  I?ve started to change my lifestyle, make healthy choices, be aware of why and what I eat and most importantly feel good about being me (something I haven?t felt in many years.)
 
 I was following this thread on the other board and am glad it was started again.  Sorry my post so long, I guess I got diarrhea of the fingers, it is nice to share though. []
 
 Tammy
 
 

 Tammy, dont EVER  feel you need to  apologize here for what  you want to say--it doesnt matter if it is 2 pages long--this thread is MEANT for you to say whatever you want  when you need a lift or want to encourage someone else.
 
 My heart really goes out to you because you are facing battles on several fronts that make weight loss harder.  But your victory will be all the sweeter!  And your attitude and wisdom about what you need to do convince me that  your 24 pounds is just a beginning of what you will lose.  
 
 Toni is also dealing with many of the problems you face and she has great courage and determination--so you have come to the right place for encouragement and inspiration and appreciation for what you are doing for yourself and your family  []   We are ALL on your side!![]

[fivegonefishing]

 wiininkwe

Tammy, dont EVER feel you need to apologize here for what you want to say--it doesnt matter if it is 2 pages long--this thread is MEANT for you to say whatever you want when you need a lift or want to encourage someone else.
 
 My heart really goes out to you because you are facing battles on several fronts that make weight loss harder. But your victory will be all the sweeter! And your attitude and wisdom about what you need to do convince me that your 24 pounds is just a beginning of what you will lose.
 
 Toni is also dealing with many of the problems you face and she has great courage and determination--so you have come to the right place for encouragement and inspiration and appreciation for what you are doing for yourself and your family  We are ALL on your side!!  
 

 NightOwl, thanks for the kind words.  The people on PUT I ve met thus far have been great.  It s easy to say things over the Net but to actually meet face-to-face is another.  I ve had the opportunity to both camp with some and to just meet for a couple of hours with others.  I am glad I have had those opportunities and look forward to even more.  It s amazing how similar some of our plights are yet we feel as if the battle is ours and ours alone.  I look forward to both receiving and sharing encouragement and inspiration in the future.[]
 
 Tammy
 

[Tim5055]

 fivegonefishing

 

ORIGINAL:  fivegonefishing
 
 I?ve come to the conclusion that I took several years to gain the weight and it will take time to loose it as well.  I?ve started to change my lifestyle, make healthy choices, be aware of why and what I eat and most importantly feel good about being me (something I haven?t felt in many years.)
 
 Tammy
 
 

 
 Tammy,
 
 I think you hit the nail on the head here.  I am a firm believer that no matter what type of dieting you do, if your lifestyle dosn t change the weight will come right back.

[CampNfan]

 wiininkwe

Healthy living, man-o-man have I been learning about that over the last 10 years! In that time frame I have learned two secrets and am searching for another. I have learned that to quit smoking you have to want to quit smoking; if you haven?t really decided in your mind to quit don?t waste your time trying. The second secret I?ve learned is how to loose weight and keep it off; you have to change your lifestyle. The one I haven?t learned yet is how to keep on track for the first two!

 When I decided to quit smoking it was January 1, 2002. (Thought about it plenty of times before that) When I quit smoking it was May 17, 2002
 Here is my idea or philosophy;
 When I made that desision, (Jan 1st) I was determind to quit. I gave myself the year 2002 to do it. I didn t know exactly when it was going to happen but I thought about it every day. At mid-night on May 17th I told myself that was it! and it was! and has been to this day. It worked that way " FOR ME" .
 So for the LBS! I figure the same way it slowly crept up on me, So I am going to slowly let it crepe off of me day by day. I will keep it on my mind and slowly form myself to that " NEW and HEALTHIER LIFE STYLE"  we are all talking about.
 Don t want to SHOCK myslef. I am keeping one thing though!
 ICE COLD BEER!

[Jo Ann]

 wiininkwe

 

ORIGINAL:  wiininkwe
 
 Okay, I see what you mean about the  wasteline  increasing after you quit smoking.  I quit smoking about 14 yrs ago, after spending several years of smoking 3 packs of Kool 100s a day.  

 
 omg...when i quit smoking i was a 3 pak a day kool smoker too!!!  i was 3mths prego with punkboy...gained 80 pounds and he was 10 3 when he was born...never did get all the weight back off...but i realized tho later that i was too thin to begin with... 5 7"  and weighed about 115-120 average prior to quit smoking...now i weigh about 148 and when i was lifting wts about 165...much healthier looking...
 
 I think the hardest part of the adiction is finding something new to do with your hands and mouth...not the nicotine part...although after 18 years...i still dream i started smoking again...sigh