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Post by cherryt38 on May 2, 2019 3:22:16 GMT
This round runs from April 4th - May 15. It’s not too late. If you ‘d like to join us, respond on today’s thread with your board name/first name and your goal for this round. The hostess will add you to the challengers list the following day. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Challengers:
bmazzo/Beverly - attend meetings whenever possible for the next 6 weeks
cathygeha/Cathy - journal every BLT
cherryt38/Cherry - Eat mindfully
jalibmu/Jan - focus on good health guidelines
jasimons/Judy - 5 minutes a day to write (gratitude, reflect, plan)
pamthomas46/Pam - continue to collect blue dots
Hostess Schedule:
April 4 - 10 Pam
April 11 - 17 Cathy
April 18 - 24 Judy
April 25 - May 1 Jan
May 2 - 8 Cherry
May 9 - 15 Beverly
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Post by cherryt38 on May 2, 2019 3:26:40 GMT
11 Stay-Skinny Secrets of Women Who Never Diet
Steal their behaviors, attitudes, and tips for getting skinny.
You know her: She eats an ice cream cone like no big deal. And you know she doesn't always order salad, but she doesn't have superwoman genes. So how is she so thin, and why doesn't she have to go on a diet? "Diets don't work. They fail all the time," says Carla Heiser, a registered dietitian and board-certified specialist in nutritional and metabolic medicine in Chicago. So what's the secret to getting and staying skinny? From getting plenty of rest to eating healthy to going out with the girlfriends, here are some rules your diet-eschewing pals live by—without having to think about them.
1. DRINK WATER.
Not only is staying hydrated important to maintaining overall health (especially when exercising), but also sometimes, we confuse the feeling of thirst for hunger, says the Mayo Clinic.
"Staying hydrated is key for weight management and for health overall," registered dietitian Jackie London told Woman's Day.
While it can be tempting to turn to sugary beverages such as soda, juice, coffee with sweeteners, and cocktails, try to drink plenty of water instead. Keep a pitcher of water at your desk to help remind you, and carry around a reusable water bottle when on the go.
2. EVERY DAY ISN'T A SPECIAL OCCASION.
Office doughnuts, a decadent restaurant meal, cake at a friend's birthday party. These events happen so regularly that it's easy to justify any day as splurge-worthy. While occasional treats are must-haves, your diet as a whole is what keeps your weight steady, says Heiser.
So choose your treats wisely and cut out the rest. Maybe split a crème brûlée with your husband on date night, but pass on the cookies at the meeting during the day. Or celebrate your birthday with cake, but not everyone's.
Thoughts or comments?
How much water do you usually drink a day?
How do you deal with special occasions?
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Post by Holly Gail on May 2, 2019 5:48:33 GMT
I make an 8-cup Pyrex measuring cup (filled beyond the 8-cup line) of herbal tea every morning (in the microwave), pour it into travel mugs, and drink all day long. I'd say I drink a minimum of 6, and probably a maximum of about 9 (or at least 8 1/2), cups of herbal tea each day (nothing added, no sweetener, no milk of any kind, etc.).
The first Friday of the month is my weigh in day. This week, Friday is not only the first Friday of May, but it's also my birthday. DH and his DU are taking me out to dinner at a particular fish restaurant (we go there every year; it's a little pricey) and while I don't know in advance what I'm going to order for dinner, I do know we three will share this one particular dessert (as we do every year). It's called something like bread pudding, but ladies, let me tell you, it's incredible! The bread may be thickly cut and well-drenched in an egg-mixture (I have no idea what else is in the mixture, and I do mean NO idea; whole cream perhaps?), and it comes with a high cream content vanilla ice cream and a sauce made with either Jack Daniels or some other alcohol. All together, it's beyond delicious...
Yes, for special occasions, I have been known to splurge, throw all caution to the wind. However, I don't do it often. Really. Like, not every week, or even every month. There have been times when once or twice or three times a year I'll buy a regular sized bag of sweet potato chips (that is, potato chips made from yams or sweet potatoes, rather than from regular russet potatoes) and finish the whole bag in one day. But again, it won't be every year; I can go years without tasting these chips. And I do not allow Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies into the house; the two "sleeves" of cookies equal two servings, and I finish them in maybe two consecutive days...
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Post by cathygeha on May 2, 2019 8:41:48 GMT
I drink a LOT of water. Cup beside me all the time and it is always full.
I do indulge and that is why I am not at goal weight!
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Post by bmazzo on May 2, 2019 12:07:41 GMT
Years ago I went to a "diet doctor", I remember on piece of advice that he gave me he said that if you were really honest with yourself that there really weren't that many special occasions in your year, your birthday, anniversary, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, etc. He said that most likely these truly "special" days didn't add up to more than 15 or so days out of the year, he said that it's not what you eat on those 15 days, it's what you eat the other 350 days that counts. If you think about it, I'm sure he's right.
I try to drink lots of liquids, as much of it is not water as I should have.
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Post by cherryt38 on May 2, 2019 13:48:24 GMT
I usually drink at least 6 glasses of water during the day, plus coffee and sometimes tea. I'm going to concentrate on drinking a little more green tea in the afternoons, since green tea is good for a person.
I tend to agree with Beverly's diet doctor about special occasions. I will have a piece of cake or a dessert or other not so healthy dishes on special occasions, but I don't go overboard and eat extra. No second helpings.
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Post by jan on May 2, 2019 16:58:01 GMT
How much water do you usually drink a day? I usually get in a couple of 16 ounce glasses of water, plus 32 ounces (or so) of plain ice tea. I am also doing a "water challenge" so I have upped what I was drinking. In the summer i always drink lots of water working in the yard.
How do you deal with special occasions? I am not a huge sweet fan, so desserts don't really entice me. I am totally fine with one bite or sharing a dessert. |
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Post by jasimons on May 2, 2019 20:15:37 GMT
1. Water - probably around a quart (4 cups), which is not a lot. I'll admit to my diet pop habit, so that adds liquid. I understand the importance of water, and continue to work to improve.
2. Special occasions - as Beverly said there are not a lot of really, truly special days. And another saying I've heard is that it's not a "holi-week" but a "holiday". I know, there are some special occasions that extend over a longer time frame, but I think the spirit of the phrase is a good reminder.
A good point of not having immediate family and not a lot of extended family (at least from the food standpoint!) is that we don't have multiple days of celebrations for special occasions. For indulgences, stay mindful and enjoy.
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Post by pamthomas46 on May 2, 2019 22:09:37 GMT
Good reminders today about staying hydrated and that every dd is not a holiday. I need to remember both.
Jan, thanks again for a great week hosting.
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Post by jan on May 2, 2019 22:26:30 GMT
Cathy, it is not so good that your glass is always full- that means that you aren't drinking it  It should be empty ! |
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Post by Holly Gail on May 2, 2019 22:41:32 GMT
I just posted this inquiry on the Vegan/Vegetarian and recipe pages...
Anyone have an easy recipe for making "spaghetti" from spiralized butternut squash? I bought some today (already spiralized) and have my tomato sauce already ready... Do I just steam the squash for a short time or what? Thanks in advance!
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Post by jan on May 3, 2019 0:45:08 GMT
Holly, I don't think it will take very long- maybe steam it for 2-3 minutes and check it and then add a minute or 2 at a time.
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Post by cherryt38 on May 3, 2019 2:14:50 GMT
My daughter microwaves it or a couple of minutes. With zucchini it is just enough to take away the crunch.
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It should be empty !