Snazzybabe's Road to Health and slimness

Counting carbs/calories is a drag. Obsessive scale stepping is a recipe for despair. If you want to count something, "days on habit" is a much better metric. Checking off days on a calendar would do just fine, but if you do it here you get accountability and support. Here's how. Start a new topic in this forum called (say) "Your Name Daily Check In." Then every N day post a "reply" to that topic as to whether you stayed on habit. A simple "<font color="green">SUCCESS</font>" or "<font color="red">FAILURE</font>" (or your preferred euphemism if that's too harsh) is sufficient, but obviously you're welcome to write more if you want. On S-days just register that you're taking an S-day. You don't have to do this forever, just until you're confident you've built the habit. Feel free to check in weekly or monthly or sporadically instead of daily. Feel free also to track other habits besides No-s (I'm keeping this forum under No-s because that's what the vast majority are using it for). See also my <a href="/habitcal/">HabitCal</a> tool for another more formal (and perhaps complementary) way to track habits.

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Snazzybabe's Road to Health and slimness

Post by snazzybabe » Sat Jun 25, 2005 11:16 am

Its the weekend so I'm not going to start until Monday. I'll be doing low-carb with some snacks on the weekends.

Just made about 10 mini pizzas for myself, the hubby and my two boys - 3yr old and 6 yr old. Very yummy pizzas, but very filling. Couldn't eat them all so I'll pop the remainder in the fridge. No doubt hubby will heat them up in the microwave for breakfast tomorrow.

Still have to buy that sledgehammer. Will have a look tomorrow.

Oh, I thought I should mention that my goal is to lose 22 pounds. I want to enjoy the beach this summer (in Australia Summer is from December to February) and every other summer without having to cover up in lose t-shirts.

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Post by Jammin' Jan » Sat Jun 25, 2005 11:20 am

Are you making those pizzas free-form, or do you have little pizza pans to use? I have never made mini-pizzas, only the full-size ones; that sounds like fun!

Of course, it is really hot here in the Midwest U.S. now, and I am doing everything I can to not turn on the oven. Mini pizzas would fit in a toaster oven which I could set out on the porch...what a neat idea!

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Post by snazzybabe » Sat Jun 25, 2005 11:25 am

Jan-Tz wrote:Are you making those pizzas free-form, or do you have little pizza pans to use? I have never made mini-pizzas, only the full-size ones; that sounds like fun!

Of course, it is really hot here in the Midwest U.S. now, and I am doing everything I can to not turn on the oven. Mini pizzas would fit in a toaster oven which I could set out on the porch...what a neat idea!
I didn't make the pizza bases. I bought them from the grocery store. There was 10 to a pack. I then just add the toppings and then put in the oven. I sometimes make my own bases but the store bought ones are pretty good.

Its really cold here at the moment. Well not as cold as you get. We don't get snow here in Western Australia. But its cold enough to get all the big blankets out.

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Post by snazzybabe » Sun Jun 26, 2005 3:17 am

I guessed my weight the other day and I was very close. So instead of having 22 pounds to lose I have 24 pounds. I thought I would weigh myself so that I can see if I am making any progress. I will not weigh again for about a month. I'm one of those people whose mood is affected by the scales so I don't want to obsessively weigh everyday, as I have been known to.
I do want to see weight loss but more importantly I want to change my habit of snacking most nights while watching television. Also I want to see definition in my arms.

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Post by snazzybabe » Mon Jul 11, 2005 6:29 am

I haven't got on that road of health and slimness yet, but will get on soon.

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Post by snazzybabe » Sat Aug 20, 2005 10:05 am

I've been eating well for 19 days now. Feeling really good. I'm not lethargic in the morning anymore. My starting weight was 151.8 pounds, and today I weigh 145.2. That's a 6.6 pound loss.
I'm doing low-carb so some of that is water.
It feels great to be in control of my eating. When I eat high-carb meals I just feel out of control and hungry all the time.
Anyway, better go and get dinner ready.

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Post by peetie » Sat Aug 20, 2005 3:34 pm

Eating well for 19 days is no small feat. Infact, it's huge! Congrats, S.B.

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Post by snazzybabe » Sun Aug 21, 2005 4:51 am

peetie wrote:Eating well for 19 days is no small feat. Infact, it's huge! Congrats, S.B.Peetie
Thanks Peetie. :)

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congrats...

Post by Kevin » Sun Aug 21, 2005 10:49 pm

Good going, SB. Keep it up.
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Post by gratefuldeb67 » Sun Aug 21, 2005 11:12 pm

Water, shmawter!
It's weight.
It's gone...
You did it!!!
Excellent Snazzy!
I would *kill* to be anywhere in the same solar system, weight wise, as you are now... Thats a good fifty pounds lighter than I am now...
Wow!
Peace and Love,
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Post by navin » Mon Aug 22, 2005 2:18 am

Congrats, Snazzy - you'll soon be eligible to post in the 21-day club. :)

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Post by snazzybabe » Mon Aug 22, 2005 6:51 am

Thanks everyone.
I've been having my black decaff with 1 splenda and today I decided to start going without the splenda. The coffee tasted okay so I'll make this a permanent thing.
Yesterday I made some breakfast granola. It was really nice with 2 tbs of plain yoghurt.

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Post by gratefuldeb67 » Mon Aug 22, 2005 1:25 pm

Snazzy!!!!!! Holy carbs!!!!
You ate *Granola*????? :shock:

Hee hee...
:P Hey congratulations on two things!
Eliminating that Splenda crap!
and
Being in the 21 day club!!!!!!! :D
Rock on Healthy Babe!!!!!
I'll see you there in 10.5 days

Keep up the good vibes!
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Post by snazzybabe » Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:04 am

gratefuldeb67 wrote:Snazzy!!!!!! Holy carbs!!!!
You ate *Granola*????? :shock:

Hee hee...
:P Hey congratulations on two things!
Eliminating that Splenda crap!
and
Being in the 21 day club!!!!!!! :D
Rock on Healthy Babe!!!!!
I'll see you there in 10.5 days

Keep up the good vibes!
Love,
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LOL - the granola was a low-carb recipe!!
Thanks Deb, not long to go now and you'll be part of the 21 day club too.

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Post by gratefuldeb67 » Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:36 am

Ah, soy nuggets and flax seed husks or something? :wink:

It's tea time for you down under, but it's bed time for me!
Just wanted to say hi!!!

Peace and Love,
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Post by snazzybabe » Thu Aug 25, 2005 3:48 am

Almost right about the granola recipe. It includes ground almonds, ground flaxseeds, ground sesame seeds, and dessicated coconut. It truly is yummy. :)

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Post by gratefuldeb67 » Thu Aug 25, 2005 4:10 am

Sounds delicious!!!
Too bad it's midnight here, or I'd be running out to get and eat some now! LOL...
Have a good day Snazzy!
Love,
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Post by snazzybabe » Thu Aug 25, 2005 4:39 am

Time for bed Deb? I'm always in bed by 9pm!!

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Post by gratefuldeb67 » Thu Aug 25, 2005 4:51 am

You are a good girl Snazzy!

I am a good and tired girl!
See you later!

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.......................................

:wink: Deb

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Post by snazzybabe » Wed Aug 31, 2005 4:40 am

Still doing good. Have been a bit stressed out lately about son number 1. The good thing is I have stopped myself from turning to food for comfort.
My son is nearly 7 years old and a year ago was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. So the other day he was telling me that his muscles were really sore and it kind of depressed me because its worrying that he is getting worse. Most boys with Duchenne are in a wheel-chair by the time they are 10, sometimes later.
This has completely changed our family. We are trying to remain positive. Hopefully they will find a cure soon.
I try not to think about the Duchenne and just live life but sometimes its hard. Anyway, we all have hard lives. Just have to think positive and get on with it.

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Post by Kevin » Wed Aug 31, 2005 1:27 pm

Peace.

We'll be thinking of you and your boy.
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Post by peetie » Wed Aug 31, 2005 4:48 pm

Wow, Snazz, that is really a challenge for your family, and I am so glad to see you are not overeating from it at this point. It only adds a negative component to a very difficult situation, and you don't need that!

Yes, we all have our challenges. I am facing one now with my adult daughter, but am not eating over it. Infact, after reading your post, you made me become aware of that fact. That I no longer need to eat over life's struggles.....food has become food.

You're doing great, Snazzybabe. A real inspiration, and my prayers are with you.

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Post by ClickBeetle » Wed Aug 31, 2005 6:47 pm

Snazzy, my heart goes out to you and your son. I had a friend in college with MD. She did much better than she or her parents had been told to expect from her diagnosis, but it was still very tough for her. We used to go out "dancing" together although she was in a wheelchair! My prayers for you and your family.
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Post by gratefuldeb67 » Wed Aug 31, 2005 7:59 pm

Dear Snazzy, I'm sorry that you are worried... You have a lot to think about...
Good attitude is key here... Sounds like you have one already....
I'm sorry your son is feeling so drained and sore... Can you get him massage? At least he might be more comfortable...

Also, remember that the human Spirit has no limit, no physical limitations..
And that is the most precious part of every one of us...
Just keep feeding that Spirit loads of Love!!!!!
There are mysterious and Divine reasons for everything that happens to us....
Listen to Besty's advice... Life doesn't have to end, with a diagnosis...
God will help your family...
Good luck!
Peace and Love,
8) Deb

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Post by cvmom » Wed Aug 31, 2005 11:35 pm

Hi Snazzy.

I will pray for you and your precious boy.

D.

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Post by snazzybabe » Sat Sep 03, 2005 12:13 am

Thanks everyone for the wishes and prayers. Life does go on and its a pretty full one at that. Duchenne is just a little dent at the moment. Thanks once again. :)

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