 ppeddle 12 years ago | CHIA, thanks! That does seem rather obvious now that I read it, but my poor brain’s not wired or creativity. 🙂 APENSA: you have no idea! I have an over active bladder anyways and know the location of every decent public restroom within a 500km radius. Increasing my water intake should prove very interesting… :-). |
 slimasharon 12 years ago | |Hello everyone
I woke up this morning feeling tired because I had to keep geting up in the night – decied I’d post something about all the water we are drinking but you all got there first! I like water and drink it hot, sometimes with a slice of lemon. But I’m not sure I drink 10 a day. Also, I started drinking a couple of cups of green tea as article here mentioned it was good for burning off fat, so can this count as water? Yes seaborn I am in UK – London in fact, and have a small but demanding garden. I coulnd’t get out there much last year as we had rain, rain, rain all year, so am grabbing waht days I can now. Yesterday was beutiful in the sun and I actually say outside with a cup of tea without a coat – not bad for feb. Yes, I am lucky to have such a nice cafe – we have 7 in our litle high street would you belive and all independent, but we tend to go to te same one as Mum likes it there best and we have got to know several of the regulars. I’m off there today so will look forward to what they have for me. Glad your little girl is finally on the mend Jackiee. best wishes
Sharon |
 CHIA 12 years ago | JACKIEE, SEABORNGIRL, STGEOFUN: DODICI’S!!! the best food ever. It was so well worth waiting for! I had grilled Salmon with a raspberry sauce, and of course Bob had his favorite pork chop with a glaze as main entree. Dessert was heavenly 🙂 I also had OoLong hot Tea so maybe that will help me lose some it 🙂 |
 apensa 12 years ago | Peddle…you might also make sure you are near a restroom |
| CHIA 12 years ago | ppeddle: If you’re in a car traveling, fill some empty bottles with the flavored water and keep them in a cooler with ice. If you’re walking around sightseeing and have a nice size carrying bag, carry a bottle or two in your bag. I save empty water bottles or glass juice bottles, etc. – with the regular screw on lid so it can be tight. It may get a little warm, but it’s water and something wet to drink until you can get someplace where there is ice. You can always think of a way to take it with you 🙂 I keep a tiny bottle that I bought baby apple juice in, just for the bottle. I take it in my purse to church and everywhere, just in case I need a drink of water. Use your imagination 🙂 Someone on this site also suggested a couple slices of cucumber. I like that too. Try whatever fruit flavor you like. You can buy sugar free fruit juices and then add about 1/4 cup to a quart or two of water. I do that too. Have fun with it — it’s your health you’re taking care of. 🙂 |
| ppeddle 12 years ago | Nope… I’m a Gemini. Well, in that case I just may treat myself to a second glass tomorrow night. Along with a bowl of unsalted popcorn with a wee bit of butter! Which, guess what…I have every Saturday night! |
| apensa 12 years ago | Peddle, I can’t believe how much we are the same. I’m a ready to go the night before guy too. Are you a Capricorn by any chance? Rum is higher in calories than Vodka but according to my doctor friends, the preferred drink and then comes Vodka…….they say Gin is the worst Don’t ask me why. You’ve worked hard all week…..make it a full jigger on Saturday night. |
| ppeddle 12 years ago | Thanks Chia…never thought of that. I don’t like the lemon but never thought of using an orange or anything else. I still need something for when I’m on the road though…Diet Pepsi was always my choice. That’s why I was thinking the MIO…keep a bottle in my purse and just pop a few drops in a bottle of water where ever I am. Rum is my choice of drink…I just have a bit of Diet Pepsi with a drop of rum for a Saturday night treat. I’m a bit of an odd person…I’m the one that has my clothes picked out the night before (including my treadmill clothes), lunch packed the night before, coffee mug laid out… etc. I need things that are no muss no fuss, including meals. I have no kids…can you tell?? LOL That’s why I like the same meals for breakfast and lunch…lunch especially since I often eat at my desk. |
| apensa 12 years ago | Peddle: Again, my hat is off to you….first thing in the morning…WOW. That is dedication!!! You know…..maybe that is what I need to do. It is just a short walk from the bedroom to the room with the treadmill……turn on the TV news and walk away. I just might give that a try. I’m a Honey Nut Cheerios person myself. I too would like to just stick to one set of meals that fit the program and go for it. Historically you ladies have had quite a chore trying to come up with a variety of meals to fix the family….if anyone still cooks for the family. I think I may have found a soul sister…..LOL Chia…..good idea. Now, if I can only remember to drink it. I’m terrible when it comes to drinking (Well, maybe not if it is Vodka) I just don’t think of drinking during the day. I have to make myself take a drink…….(unless it is Vodka)…..LOL |
| CHIA 12 years ago | ppeddle: Fill a 2 qt. pitcher with water to keep in the frig. Put a couple slices of oranges, or lemons,or 1/4 of grapefruit juice in it to add some flavor. This works for me because I don’t like much plain water either. |
| ppeddle 12 years ago | Thanks Apensa… at least I’m not the only one finding this. My trick with the treadmill is my iPad and a KOBO app…I love to read and as long as I have a good book, the 45 minutes fly by. I just set the text size big enough to make it comfortable to read and speed walk. I tried hopping on the treadmill after work but I was often so drained that I was skipping days constantly. When my alarm goes off in the morning, there’s no excuse, and it’s great quality reading time! One other question I just thought of too… what about multigrain cheerios? I eat that every morning for breakfast with skim milk and either blueberries or strawberries. I’m still fuzzy on the grains. I don’t do change or variety well…I need consistency and routine for me to stick with this. I know the menu planner gives a variety, but I’m hoping I can work out a meal for breakfast and lunch that I can use daily using the types of foods in the meal planner and just substituting the same categories. Don’t know if this makes sense or not. Supper is easy…I like having variety there. |
| apensa 12 years ago | Peddle: My hat is off to you for the 45 minutes on the treadmill!!!! Ditto on the Diet Pepsi. I’ve cut back on that quite a bit….but what am I going to do when summer arrives out here in Arizona. Also ditto on drinking straight water. Great when I’m dying of thirst (Arizona Summer again), but there is no way I can drink all that water suggested by this program. I’d probably need a catheter and a bag. I’ll be looking for any suggestions made. Oh….Ditto on the weight loss too. |
| ppeddle 12 years ago | Hi all,
I’m not a big participant in news groups…I think it’s been 2 weeks since I posted an intro to myself. I haven’t lost a single pound yet…a little frustrated, but then I know I’m not really organized with this and am not following the plan to the letter. I’ve made some small changes, and I started walking on the treadmill every morning for 45 minutes for a month now and had hoped that I’d start seeing changes, but no go yet. I still eat the white bread…I haven’t got the flour thing figured out…I hope to get to the health food store tomorrow…it’s an hour away so haven’t had a chance yet. I’ve just got to sit down with the menus and recipes and get myself organized. One question… I can’t drink plain water…I just don’t like it. I used to use Crystal Light packets, but guess that’s no good because of the Aspertame. What about the MIO flavouring? I think it’s sweetened with sucralose. If that’s no good does anyone have any suggestions? I used to be a big diet pepsi drinker, and need something different. |
 jackiee 12 years ago | Hi Patz, welcome on board, I love my nut snacks best in the afternoon if I don’t fancy a piece of fruit. In the morning I like my rye crispbread with 1\2 banana….. and No you don’t need to stick to the exact item on the plan ie if it say 2 tangerine it could be changed for other fruits – hit the refresh button at the end of the food item and it will give you a list of alternatives. I love this option and now know what most things can be changed for of the top of my head. I have head others changing lunches for dinner on different days but you just need to keep in mind the portion size and nutrition benefits. Good luck on your personal goal 🙂 |
 patzmossey 12 years ago | just started this afternoon… what are you fav. snacks. and do they have to be exactly as listed on my menu plan? |
