Trying hard to lose the pounds!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Beth,

That sounds like a good substitute for Ben and Jerry. I like the idea of putting in fresh fruits. Texas blueberries have been exceptionally good this year so now I'll be able to eat more of them.

A friend of mine uses stevia as a sweetner. I haven't had a chance to research it fully since I haven't been craving anything sweet, but I thought I'd share it here. Here is the first website I found on it.

Stevia info

Patti,

Since your battling the sugar levels are you coming up with ways to get all that extra fiber in? I got tired of counting fiber content. Pea soup is loaded with it so I make a pot, freeze it and cut off a chunk for lunch. I don't think there are any calories in pea soup. Ok, maybe 2 calories.

Patti:
Sorry you're not feeling well but please take care of yourself so you can enjoy your upcoming vacation!!! I know you'll have a wonderful time and it will refresh not only your body but your mind and spirit as well.
I've been back to exercising as well and feel good about it but still need to prod myself into going each day. Not sure if that ever changes?? Anyway, I think I've gained a couple of pounds since I got back from my daughter's and not sure how that happened either. All I know is that it is an everyday battle. However, as we've all said before, we've all been through much worse and we will conquer this too!!! I really need to be at the lowest weight I can be because on August 10th, I'm going to have my total knee replacement done and then I won't be very active other than the therapy for the knee.
Hoping all the divas are doing well . . . Janet, Lois, Eileen and Cowgirl (hope I didn't leave anyone out - didn't mean to, if I did)!! Take care and let's 'keep on, keepin' on.'
God bless,
Pat

Pat - Sorry to hear that you will be needing knee replacement surgery. Try not to stress too much about the weight loss. It will come in time. You will need to concentrate on your knee recovery and we will be here for you.

Patti - Enjoy your vacation. I leave tomorrow to visit with my s-i-l. She is having another surgery on Tuesday. Please keep her in your prayers.

To all you wonderful divas, I just came across two recipes that I got from Weight Watchers. I must admit I've never tried them yet but they sounded so good I thought I'd share them with you:

Pasta E Fragiola:
1 16 oz. can Italian-style crushed or whole tomatoes (finely chopped)
1 19 oz. can kidney or cannelloni beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
3 cups cooks pasta or 3/4 cup dry pasta
3 cups water
Place all ingredients in medium size saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes if using cooked pasta, or until dry pasta is fully cooked. Add enough water to cover pasta.

Grande Potato Salad:
3 full cups sliced cooked potatoes
3/4 cup diced celery
1/4 cup diced red onion
3/4 cup (3 oz) Kraft fat free shredded cheddar cheese
2/3 cup Kraft Fat Free Mayonnaise
2/3 cup Far Free Sour Cream
2 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1/2 cup chunky salsa (mild, medium or hot)
1/3 cup chopped ripe olives
In a large bowl, combine potatoes, celery, and onion. Stir in cheddar cheese. In a medium bowl combine mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley flakes and salsa. Add mayonnaise mixture to potato sald. Mix well to combine. Gently stir in olives. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Gently stir again before serving.
(12 servings) approx 2 points per serving. All core if doing Core program.

Eileen - Thinking of you. Hope your trip home was good. Feel well.

Rosemary - Thanks for all the great tips. You are definitely the expert on nutrition.

Beth - We definitely should do lunch. Where on LI are you? Maybe Eileen could come too.

Hope you all have a great day. - Janet

I went to the Dr yesterday, and the numbers on the scale haven't changed at all... I don't feel discouraged, because I know I see a difference in my arms and my body overall.
I had to cancel my workout today-- have strep throat. I was so disapointed.
I guess thats a good thing though? When in my life would I ever be bummed to miss a workout?
Here's to a healthy day of eating for all of us.

Thanks Janet,

My nutrition thing all started with a Dr. who wanted me to up my statin dosage and take another pill also. It wasn't going to happen. So he made me get into nutrition in around about way. My grocery store got my money instead of 2 drug companies. That makes me feel good.

Good morning divas. Well I had a wonderful time visiting my sister-in-law and her kids. I think I gained 5 lbs. Trying hard to get back on track. I am however a little down today because she had her 3rd surgery yesterday (2nd in 6 months) for ovarian cancer. Apparently it was a VERY involved surgery and she is now in intensive care. My b-i-l sounded so drained and sad last night as they wouldn't let him see her in ICU. Please say a prayer for her. I just want to say that CANCER SUCKS!! She's only 43 and has 3 kids (15, 13 and 10). Thanks for letting me vent a little. Hope you are all well. Thanks for being there for me. - Janet

Janet:
I posted on the other thread about your sister-in-law. Please know that she and your whole family are in my heart and prayers. We are all here for you!!
Blessings,
Pat

Janet, your SIL is in my thoughts.
Rosemary is right-- it's ridiculous that they haven't come up with better screening for ovarian cancer yet.
It's always something.

wanted to let you guys in on a snack. I wouldn't eat the whole box, but if you ever crave a chocolate candy bar, there is a great alternative.
Slim fast optima crispy peanut caramel snack bars. They have 120 calories, 4 grams of fat... lots of carbs (20 grams)BUT, if you want a snickers bar or you have to have something in that family, this is a much better treat.

Having strep throat last week has slowed me down in the gym. I missed two workouts last week, and today I cut my elliptical time in half. I'm hitting the weights tomorrow and Friday in hopes of getting back on track (ate fried zuchinni last night too...kill me now)

Anyway- today while i was working out, I kept replaying in my mind statistics of how excercise can lower recurrence rates. Staying motivated can be so hard, and keeping the fear of recurrence at bay is tough also. When I thought I didn't have the strength to do one more set, I reminded myself why I'm doing all of this in the first place.

love to all

Good morning...also new to this site and I love it. I'm still in treatment. Today is #2 for AC, but I manage to walk my dog 1 mile morning and evening since this all started. Still having problems losing weight though. How much can chemo put on? Some days I feel like I could eat all day and only junk. Very hard to walk away. I also have a row machine and try to get on that a few days a week. Now that I'm back to work it's hard. But I'm not giving up!!!!!!!!

Rose you must be hungry! Noooo it ain't true! I am getting my exercise today, school clothes shopping with the boys and grocery shopping for my mom. There will be crowds galore, I am soooo stressed!

I disagree about working out before eating breakfast. My trainer says its not good for you, because you will train your body to store calories over night because it needs them for fuel.
He also told me that its best to finish eating 30 minutes before working out, and I should never work out on an empty stomach.

I started on the south beach diet last week.I seem to be doing well. Its a lot like the WW core plan.I needed a change so I hope this works.I do walk 4 miles 6 days a week.My friend & I meet at the mall & walk there.We talk a lot so it goes by fast

Went to my weekly Weight Watchers this morning. Total of 18 lbs lost since end of May. I walk on the treadmill 30 min. per day, six days a week. Sometimes I give myself an extra day off of no walking if I've been busier than usual. I drink a lot of water. Maybe I wrote this in another thread, but I'm so thrilled that I seem to be on the right path. I should lose 100 lbs, but doc says lose 40. That was smart of him because that number doesn't scare me as much. I've been a yo-yo most of my life, but now I have to get serious! We'll see how it goes. Judy
dx April 2002