week 32

Time for me to join this corner. How do i join? Just pop in and say hi like this?

popping in and saying hi is just fine,we weigh in every sunday,but i find popping in daily helps me to on track.We give each other support and sometimes just for a chat or any tips weve picked up.So please feel free to join us you will be very welcome

Well I hate to admit that I gained a pound! I was really good all week until yesterday, I had a surprise birthday party for my mother who turned 70. It was a blast and I saw so many people that I haven't seen in years! That lb was worth it. I will just have to work harder this week. I just finished watching Joel Olstein, he makes me feel better about everything...Now I am getting ready to go to work. Thanks for welcoming me so warmly. I will check in with you later.

Laura

A pound is a pound Benji. good work! that is what i lost this week as well! that is 148 and 20 more pounds to go. as my husband pointed out, in 10 weeks that is 10 pounds! i don't know how much insight that took but it made me feel better for some reason! lol! everhopeful, you checked in despite a loss and i would give you a pound for that if i could! how often do we get a chance to celebrate with our mom's anyway? this is the start of a new week and a new chance to lose. i look forward to hearing your voice this week! Jenny

Ewaight, hi and please join us! today is weigh in day so this is a great starting day! pick a food plan for yourself and then a form of exercise! we check in with each other during the week or you can just use weigh in day. join us as we try together to take off some pounds! Jenny

Welcome Ewaight, don't worry Laura and well done to Ben and Jenny.

I stayed the same. I took hubby out for his birthday dinner, of course we had to do the Gourmand Menu (I lost count of how many courses). Well it would have been rude not to as someone had worked hard all morning preparing it!!

See you all next week

Sandra

glad to hear from you doof! are we still up for the 1 pound goal loss next week? i am still game to try! Jenny

Nope, I'm a greedy guts and I'm going for 2 lbs!!

Okay, after reading all of the positive and sometimes funny chatter, I am ready to crawl (not up to jumping yet ) on the bandwagon. I will shoot for one less pound this week. Good luck to everybody this week. Sandi

1 lb this week, which was my goal. I think I will join doof up the ante to 2 lbs. next week!

well done jenny and aimless, doof now were both the same weight i know you ll be aiming to get 1 more pound off then me lol,il b happy with a 1 pound loss next week.im going 2 a bbq on friday(no more red wine though even the smell still brings horrible memories of the bottom of the toilet bowl lol)so ill try and up the walking this week this week so i can enjoy the food

forgot to welcome you sandi(il blame the meds lol) looking forward to finding out abit more about you

Sandi, come on and join us!!we get together during the week if you want the support. we try and pick one or two interesting topics a week and tips that might help are all around. pick a food plan, choose an exercise you can do or are hoping to do and you are ready to go. have a good week and join us! Jenny

lots of new members here to witness my disgrace. Jenny and Elaine, I found that 2 pounds that you two lost! I am disgusted with myself. I know that the Cymbalta is doing this to me and wished I would have realized before my last visit to the doc. I am not scheduled to see him for two months but I may get in earlier in order to get off the Cymbalta. I am so glad to see the rest of you doing well and I too will aim for 1 lb this week. Good luck to all and I will check back in.
Oh yeah and welcome to all of the newbies. We love to have new people join because that means that we will all have more support here. And remember whether a gain or loss try and still keep checking in. We all try and encourage each other no matter what.

I'm on Cymbalta too, dont feel alone. Anywhoooooo, I stayed the same this week. I figured I'd gain so staying the same isnt too bad. I had a big weekend. I'll shoot for a pound next week as well.
Everyone is doing so good lately

Christina

how long have you been on cymbalta? does it make you sleep almost around the clock?

painintheback, benji and i know exactly how you two are feeling! we have battled Lyrica for months and have just now found how to win the battle. you will too. the pounds will start to go. good luck this week! Jenny

Christina, you held your own!! =D> good for you! a new week and a new opportunity! Jenny

pain in the back and christina i know you can do it,as jenny says there has been weeks we have put on weight,its very hard with the amount of meds we take but it can be done.it takes time to find out what works for you and for me bread is my downfall i accept that and sometines i have a bad week and just have to eat it but as along as you can start again i know il get there in there end as will you both

im feeling sorry for myself,hubbys in bed with a chest infection,and i think i have an tooth abcess the dentist has left me an antibiotic as they are really busy anc can t give me an appointment, i don t know whats worse toothache,backache or a hubby who can t cope with being poorly lol,its as well i have a sense of humour

benji,atleast overeating won't be a problem right now! lol! oh! i actually feel bad myself just listening to what is going on over there! yikes! ~X( benji you have your hands full! i hope you are all feeling better soon! Jenny

thanks jenny hopefully the antibiotics will kick in soon,theres always something lol,can t console myself with ice cream either lol

for about a year and a half now. It doesnt really make me tired at all. My husand doesnt want me to stop taking it because he says the couple times ve run out of it for a couple days Ive gotten very depressed. I think that was just a coincidence. I was put on them because I was having anxiety atacks.

Christina

There is no pain worse than an abcess tooth! I actually have two of them but the Cymbalta stopped the pain. Did not do a darn thing for back or leg but works wonders for the teeth! I am trying to hold out til January because my dental insurance is maxed out for this year. That is one reason that I continue with the Cymbalta. It just makes me sleep and eat and I can't stand that part of it.
Elaine, Good luck with your tooth and with hubby. One thing I can not take is a bad toothache so I really feel for you.

thanks painintheback,its alitlle bit easier today think the antibiotics help,don t know how u put up with 2 abcesses.
Hows everyone doing this week,its been rain rain rain in ireland ,theres been alot of flooding so i haven t been out walking this week at all hopefully it l dry up soon or im just gonna have to get wet lol,so much for summer eh

for the warm welcome guys. My goal this week is to not gain. I am back on a very small dose of the chantix to get of the cigs for the 50th time. Trying not to turn to food.
My downfall is red wine. I don't do well with meds so that is how I handle my pain. A glass of wine after work just makes the stress go away. Then another will fixing dinner.

I was on Cymbalta for the last 3 months and have just gone off. I feel much better without it and am getting out of bed in the AM much easier. Actually, I don't seem to be able to stay in bed much which is probably just as bad.

Pain, I do not know what dose you are on but maybe your Doc could phone in a reduced amount and save you a visit?

I decided that I wanted to quit taking the Cymbalta so my doc phoned in a scrip for one week of 20mg. I had been on 40mg.

Ewaight,:) good morning! you have some medication problems but don't let that stop you here. we have found that maintaining is so important because we do have medical issues. the inability to exercise because of pain and medication problems may mean a a reduction in your food plan and then letting your bodies run its' course. not much we can do about some things!! drink plenty of water though. without smoking your body might be needing more water now. even fresh air has to be good for your lungs. congratulations on that accomplishment. i wish you all the best and let us support you as you stop smoking as well. what a good idea to seek a doctor's advice.let us talk about pain as well.!! have a good week and check in any time!!!! Jenny

the rain has stopped atlast managed to get out for a 30 min walk though i ve a feeling the bread might catch up with me on sunday hopefully i ve time to walk it off before sunday
saw this recipe and though some of you might like it
GRILLED PORK STEAKS QWITH PLUM AND MANGO SALSA
SERVES 4
4X 159G LEAN PORK LION STEAKS

FRY LIGHT OIL SPRAY
SALT AND PEEPER

FOR THE SALSA
4 RIPE PLUMS STONED DICED AND CUT INTO SMALL PIECES
2 RIPE MANGOS PEELED STONED AND DICED
1 RED PEPPER,DESEEDED AND CUT INTO PIECES
JUICE OF 1 LIME
SMALL HANDFUL OF CHOPPED MINT AND PARSLEY

1) LIGHTLY SPRAY PORK WITH FRY LIGHT SPRAY AND SEASON.PLACE UNDER A HOT GRILL AND COOK FOR 5-6 MINS ON EACH SIDE,OR UNTIL PORK IS COOKED THROUGH
2) MEANWHILE COMBINE ALL THE SALSA INGREDIENTS IN A BOWL SEASON WELL AND SET ASIDE
3) WHEN READY TO EAT ,PLACE THE PORK ON A WARMED PLATES AND SERVE WITH THE SALSA
SAW THIS IN A SLIMMING MAG AND THOUGHT IT SOUND NICE ILL BE TRYING IN A DAY OR 2

good morning everyone, who else likes to eat? i know as hard as it is to admit there are some good low-cal recipes and that includes snacks!! anyone have a favorite to share? here in California we have plenty of fresh fruit and the mangoes salsa sounded tasty benji! that could be used on any meat, even fish. ok! come on and let's hear one. what a good way to start the week, with some food! =D> Jenny

i love prawns in chilli and garlic,i also love brie and a glass of shiraz but its aso fattening i don t have very often oh im torturing myself just thinking off it lol,think ill go have a long bath to keep myself from snacking

i like a morning smoothie with fresh, frozen strawberries. the frozen berries makes it thicker. use 1% or if you can non-fat milk. i add in alittle honey and psyllium which works for bathroom problems. sometimes i put in a halve a banana as well. blend together and you have a great way to start the day and be healthy. enjoy! =D> Jenny

Elaine, I started taking Cymbalta and my tooth pain went away. That is the only way that I am making it til January because I feel no pain. I would give just about anything for a good flood. It is so dry here in SC that most all counties have been declared a disaster area. I have never seen it this bad!

Ewaight, I started on 30 mgs and went to 60 mgs. It works very well for my anxiety but I was always very sleepy and my doc said it could not be the Cymbalta making me so sleepy. Well, I went to mayoclinic.com and sure enough it listed extreme sleepiness along with weight gain as side effects. I am trying hard to tolerate it til January because my dental insurance is maxed out until then. I have already had two rootcanals, a removal and a 3 crown bridge this year. I keep saying that I am going to get all my uppers pulled for dentures. Everyone says that I will regret it but I doubt it.

I am to the point that I am sleeping 15 -16 hours of a 24 hour day! I have to wake up and get my food plan back in order because my appetite is just about how it is on steroids! I must start making healthier choices again.

pain in the back,thank god that dental treatment is free in the uk for anyone who is not working,i still have to pay but the prices are reasonable,last night the pain was so bad i was in tears going to get clove oil and garlic i read that its suppose to b very good for abcesses

oh! both of you!! YIKES! ~X( tooth problems can be the worse!!! i am so sorry you are both suffering!! find a good dentist!! that is the secret!!! good luck girls!! try the clove and garlic!! no more tears!! so sad for you!! Jenny

painintheback, you can eat, just eat healthy. wake up and have something ready to eat. planning ahead when you are awake for the times after sleeping might make it alitttle easier. i know if i wake up and i am hungry i usually grab the first thing that looks good regardless of the calorie count. get some fruit in there and cleaned vegies like celery and carrots. maybe that would give you the start you need!! you seem to have some teeth problems and that will change what you can eat as well. it is not easy!!! i am dozing during the day and am awake alot of the night! i know how that can really put a "regular" life aside! Jenny

it is the middle of the week! no stepping on the scale! get ready to face the last part of the week full steam ahead. don't worry if Sunday thru Wednesday hasn't been so good. there is still time to make a difference!! any secrets for facing the last part of the week? is anyone making any changes in their program? is your family with you in all this? what are y'all interested in talking about? Jenny

I can't walk on my treadmill, I know that is my biggest problem. It is won great to hear everyone's encouragement and that recipe sounds wonderful! I am going in form RF tomorrow and I just know it will change my life. Hang in there everyone and loose at least one. I am so glad that I have found ya'll. (I'm from the deep south) =)) I can't help but say ya'll..............

if everyone lists the satisfying healthy snacks that they reach for in between meals? I know when I am behaving I will eat a small bowl of low sugar high fiber cereal and that helps me alot. What about everyone else? Give is some ideas here.

i just finished a bowl of fresh blueberries! the best!

i just love raspberries also snack a jacks can you get them in USA the snack a jacks not the raspberries lol

this week has not been a good week for me, to be honest i ve just been eating what i can with havingthe toothache and the diet plan has gone out the window,but i still hope that i can save it by trying from today i plan to go out for a 3 mile walk and no bread for the rest of the week

benji, plenty of time left! just take good care of your self. you need your teeth! lol! what about some low cal yogurt with some fresh fruit like berries! even pineapple or pears? that is easy on your mouth!

Alot of nerve pain this week has me distracted

My healthy snack of choice is lowfat cottage cheese with blackberries. May be an acquired taste!

everhopeful, i hope you aren't feeling to bad from your procedure today!! now is the beginning of a new day for you!! that is very exciting!! baby yourself the next few days. eat well and rest!! Jenny

aimless, nerve pain is not only painful but very distracting. take good care of yourself and eat well when you can. i think of HALT when i go into the kitchen and it has stopped me more that once from overeating. i really do understand how you are feeling. i have severe sciatica and am having trouble sleeping. i am sure you on are a nerve pain medication but i had to mention it. get some rest and take care of yourself. you are most important. Jenny

Thank you! I needed that.
I added Neurontin to the mix this week, we'll see if it helps with the pain.

I went out for lunch today. I indulged. I have been doing pretty well, so I am not going to beat myself up over it, by I may re-calibrate my "1 lb. loss" goal for the week to a "maintain" goal for the week! Okay I guess its too late to change

aimless, on this forum it is never to late to change your mind. we are women after all! lol! don't be too hard on yourself. this forum is supposed to give you the ability to fell good about yourself and that is important! i had to weigh at the doctor's today and it sure was a disappointment. i know we aren't supposed to and he just did not get it, so onto the scale i went. needless to say it didn't look good. i still have high hopes this week but may be on maintenance with you!!really that scale is a dangerous tool when used inappropriately! lol! it could lead me to a breakdown! lol! so eat healthy the rest of the week and know you did your best!! i am on Lyrica which is alot like Neurontin and it has helped me. takes awhile so be patient! i really hope that makes a difference for you. Jenny

One thing about that is during the winter months most of us do not have a variety of fresh fruit to choose from. I also like cottage cheese with pineapplea.
Elaine, You will not be the lone stranger this week! I have had terrible pain (back,hip,leg, not teeth yet)this week also and the cymbalta is alot like steroids to me in that it sends my appetite off the charts. I talked to another member who said the cymbalta takes their appetite away so it shows how different we all are. I started titrating down yesterday as I can not stand sleeping 18-20 hours a day anymore and am looking forward to getting my eating habits back under control. I am down to 30 mgs and I feel better already. But, I am sure that I will have a gain this week.
please describe what snack a jacks are? not like cracker jacks I hope.

snack a jacks are like little rice cakes they come in chilli,chocolate and toffee flavour and are low fat.

I am so not hopeful for tomorrow even though i went to a bbq last night and only had chicken salad and diet coke,i was the only sober one there lol,they had a rodeo bull which people where going on it was so funny, few years ago i would have been the first one on it but not a chance now with this back lol
on a more postive note im going for a trial at the gym where they have mechenical beds for people who cannot use the gym,so hopefully if that agrea s with me il go every other day,just want to get the weigh in tomorrow over and done with so i can start a new week

quite a few of us are having alot of anxiety and trepidation about the weigh in tomorrow. ~X( i look at as the beginning and not the end of the week.Sunday's gain or loss or maintenance is the beginning of a new week for me. so let's get happy and not dread weigh in day.look at as your new beginning for the week! what weight will you start the week off with? that is the only challenge really. now everyone relax, take a few deep breathes and let Sunday roll here and and then be gone. We have proved we are a group of tough women and we can't let weigh in day bring us down. would it be better to not have weigh in day? what do y'all think of that? Jenny