tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post2446240660174361166..comments2024-03-29T07:46:36.996-04:00Comments on EPBOT: What Starts with DIE?Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-74017339649766642042011-01-27T04:32:45.813-05:002011-01-27T04:32:45.813-05:00I know it's all about moderation - and self-co...I know it's all about moderation - and self-control. This is not a skill I possess; nor is impulse control. I do, however, possess a great affinity for sarcastic and self-deprecating remarks, but as Dave Barry pointed out years ago, grabbing those loose jelly rolls of fat that protrude outwards like stacked tires - and yelling at these protrusions is a massively ineffective way of dealing with your never-ending weight problem. He did not mention if addressing these constantly swelling lumps sarcastically would make any headway... Regardless, I'm going to try it. Or tell supremely bad puns. I'd like to find an easy solution that involves sitting in a recliner and watching the pounds melt away; my guess is that the only way I could accomplish such a thing would be to move down to Florida, drag a recliner outside (or simply cut off the air conditioning inside), and watch first sweat then pounds drop off from the excessive heat. We'll call it a mid-life crisis plan.Lady Macbethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-36664561562002448932010-08-16T13:11:59.271-04:002010-08-16T13:11:59.271-04:00I'm with Susan somewhere above in this thread....I'm with Susan somewhere above in this thread...I hate dieting and just the idea of having to cut back makes me run for my Doritos....but using Lose It! the iPhone (and iPod Touch!) app, has worked wonders because it's so freaking easy. I have lost about 20 lbs (of the 28 I was trying to lose) in about 7 months. I probably could have done it faster had I not had oh so many days that ended with a DQ blizzard... but it's totally do-able. Even better when you're both on the wagon. Good luck whatever you decide!Melanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-37249632240182658602010-08-05T12:44:17.999-04:002010-08-05T12:44:17.999-04:00I want a sound-bite of the Goofy yell. Pretty plea...I want a sound-bite of the Goofy yell. Pretty please? I want to know if it's the same as I hear in my head!SuperDaisynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-26710136170130579942010-08-04T12:46:30.067-04:002010-08-04T12:46:30.067-04:00Gradual and Portion Control are going to be your t...Gradual and Portion Control are going to be your two best friends. My husband is a personal trainer and I got sucked into the health/fitness/nutrition by association (and helping him study) so my take is: eat everything in as close to a natural state as possible. If you like soda, try all natural ones or carbonate 100% juice or juice blends (ThinkGeek has a nifty gadget for that!) Go for salads with a non-diet vinaigrette - they're beneficial fats and vinegars have lots of health benefits. Then try for whole grain products. Quinoa, couscous, hard wheat winter berries, farro, etc are awesome and very good for you. Oatmeal and home made granola is great for breakfast - (email me if you want my super-secret recipe) and just enjoy fruits, veggies and lean meats like tenderloin (aka filet mignon), chicken and turkey breasts and center cut boneless pork chops. Grilling or a quick saute with seasonings and pam and you're golden! I'm working on a cookbook - let me know if you're interested in a copy!afrancishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15140051673490866194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-2422455669543588612010-08-03T13:31:56.926-04:002010-08-03T13:31:56.926-04:00Jeff: How many points have you had today?
Heidi: ...Jeff: How many points have you had today?<br /><br />Heidi: None of your beezwax!<br /><br />Jeff: There's a lot of points in that jar of hot fudge. I don't even think it was open before you grabbed the spoon. It's down almost an inch and a half. Honey, I'm just trying to be supportive of..<br /><br />Heidi: YOU'RE NOT THE BOSS OF ME!!!<br /><br /><br /><br />I just thought it was interesting that we had similar conversations.Heidi Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12319887472214448665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-38954717618461522822010-08-03T12:44:04.913-04:002010-08-03T12:44:04.913-04:00Hi
I wanted to reccomend this site
Even if you d...Hi <br />I wanted to reccomend this site <br />Even if you dont have diabetes it is very helpful. You can type in a food and it will tell you the nutritional infor and reccommend healthier alternatives :)<br /><br />http://tracker.diabetes.org/explore/vwolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676996448668870984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-83501427031612812892010-08-02T21:55:37.023-04:002010-08-02T21:55:37.023-04:00Dieting to lose weight is a trap. Embrace your exu...Dieting to lose weight is a trap. Embrace your exuberant love of life!Maniahttp://www.maniasarcania.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-21188456174255463032010-08-02T17:18:09.054-04:002010-08-02T17:18:09.054-04:00Somebody mentioned something about John loosing to...Somebody mentioned something about John loosing too much weight too fast....I honestly don't think that's true. When I was in highschool, I began changing my eating habits(to good stuff!), cutting out soda, and was jogging 5 days a week. In one month I lost 30 pounds. My mom, who was doing this with me and is a nurse, told me not to worry, since I was being healthy, and had added excercise, it was fine. I averaged 10 pounds a week. Sometimes, especially once you get that balance between calories consumed vs calories burned, the weight just falls off.<br /> Now, of course, I'm having a harder time. Part of it is I have 2 kids under 4 and am a SAHM (which makes eating harder), part is my metabolism isn't as great as it was 8 years ago, and part is I weigh more than I did back then. *sigh* I've been working out at the gym with my hubby, and eating better. Sometimes, it just takes persistance.<br /> Oh, and to the poster who mentioned the numbers aren't changing, but she's gaining muscle? Yeah, I hear ya! I'm in that same boat. I can feel the muscles developing and toning, I can see and feel the difference...but sometimes we like to see that number fall!ThatDarnKathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14655664442741154783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-23786550434749588842010-08-02T12:38:19.833-04:002010-08-02T12:38:19.833-04:00Argh! I feel your pain. I joined the gym 3 months ...Argh! I feel your pain. I joined the gym 3 months ago. 45 mins of cardio 3-4 times a week and I haven't lost a single pound! My hubby (who's lost 20 lbs)says he can see a difference and I'm building lean muscle. That's great, but I want to see those numbers drop!<br /><br />I had great success with WW a few years ago - lost over 20 lbs in 3 months. I was actually losing so fast that the WW staff told me not to exercise? I was miserable that I couldn't eat a lot of the foods I wanted (or atleast more than a mouthful of them). I though "this can't be healthy". Then,one trip to a restaurant on vacation broke the dam (sneaky chicken fingers and fries) and I gained it all back. Grrrrrrrrrr!<br /><br />p.s. I also crave cake all day.Nikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05198826901406216426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-10388118923978027452010-08-02T11:08:20.313-04:002010-08-02T11:08:20.313-04:00There is a really great book called "5 Factor...There is a really great book called "5 Factor Fitness" by personal trainer Harley Pasternack that puts diet and exercise in laymen's terms. Eat five meals a day, work out 25 minutes a day five times a week. TOTALLY stick-to-able... if that's a word. :)Miss Bishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12273447605187272741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-88038003286807550862010-08-02T11:00:11.433-04:002010-08-02T11:00:11.433-04:00My diet plan consisted of the rule "If you br...My diet plan consisted of the rule "If you break it open first, all the calories fall out." <br /><br />However, that hasn't worked out so well as of late - that whole stupid "getting older" thing. *sigh* Soooo, I'm going to 2nd what photoJENic said ... SparkPeople. It ROCKS!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-36505354196164880492010-08-02T10:40:54.476-04:002010-08-02T10:40:54.476-04:00My mom and sister are currently doing a high-prote...My mom and sister are currently doing a high-protein diet and so far (I think they're on week 7 now) it's working quite well for them. I don't know if you've looked into that yet, but apparently it's quite effective. In any case, good luck to both of you! :)Stephaniehttp://livingandthriving.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-43073222951724157462010-08-02T10:08:45.654-04:002010-08-02T10:08:45.654-04:00Woot! You go girl (and John)! I've found the &...Woot! You go girl (and John)! I've found the "tap and track" method most effective, too... I'm currently trying to convince my fluffy sister to ditch that Atkins a-hole and join me on livestrong (or any other web tracking device). <br /><br />You can do eeet!Lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-72202274676077760472010-08-02T07:28:19.057-04:002010-08-02T07:28:19.057-04:00I'm coming up on my fourth year on weight watc...I'm coming up on my fourth year on weight watchers. It took me two years to reach goal (115# lost), and I've been at goal for two years. It's worked for me. <br /><br />I strongly believe that when you find the system (not diet) that works for you it works.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664843700637724130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-79289197141955776652010-08-02T07:07:16.548-04:002010-08-02T07:07:16.548-04:00ok.. just have to put in my two cents... and they&...ok.. just have to put in my two cents... and they're not even squished souvenir cents... I've done almost all the different diet things out there and the only one that makes me feel good, AND I loose weight at a steady pace, treats the root of the problem, and the results I see in others who started before me are amazing is....<br /><br /><br />.. wait for it...<br /><br />The Gabriel Method<br /><br />it really is wonderful<br />and it's changing my life<br /><br />ok<br />getting off the soapbox now and leaving it free for the next personYiskahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01716868720852614112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-75967307659465330942010-08-02T05:13:19.629-04:002010-08-02T05:13:19.629-04:00Jen and John,
not that long ago I came across the...Jen and John,<br /><br />not that long ago I came across these three tips, they are very very simple and I have lost about half a stone to a stone in weight.<br /><br />1) Only eat when you're actually hungry. I found that I was eating a lot because I was bored and it was something to do. (I think this was the most fundamental change really)<br /><br />2) When you're no longer hungry, stop eating. This took a while to get a hang of, in britain we have this culture of having to clear you're plate... and if you don't then it can be concidered rude. I still have people give me a bit of a funny look when I don't finish at a work meal or something like that.<br /><br />3) BUY SMALLER PLATES. It kind of ties in with the previous one. If you have a smaller plate you can put less food on it... but it still looks full. it a pyschobabble thingy, but it makes you feel fuller cause you have had a full plate of food (even tho it is less)<br /><br />Apart from that I havn't changed a thing of what I eat. I still eat sweets and cake (I am notorious for having sweets at my desk)Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04894522853413408092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-6376554189531105862010-08-01T20:27:15.069-04:002010-08-01T20:27:15.069-04:00I feel your pain but if you are gonna work to do i...I feel your pain but if you are gonna work to do it I would do it now cause at one point it's gonna be very nessary and then it will be harder. Hang in there I will pray for you and John.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-65434252419890021272010-08-01T16:02:36.255-04:002010-08-01T16:02:36.255-04:00My husband has (without really trying) lost the 7 ...My husband has (without really trying) lost the 7 lbs he was over at his annual physical this spring. I seem to not be losing much though--I was hoping increasing my thyroid medication would help, since I was a tad low; seems though that the other factors of staying up way too late at night, plus eating then, since I'm hungry are too much a part of the picture. (They have done studies that show that not getting enough sleep makes it harder to lose weight--you don't get enough of the "I'm full" hormone, so you eat more.)<br /><br />By the way, my word verification "word": butsese...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-85434526766814836602010-08-01T11:37:38.359-04:002010-08-01T11:37:38.359-04:00This site has been helpful for me and my husband: ...This site has been helpful for me and my husband: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/ <br />My husband has lost 20 lbs since February. There's also an iphone app for the site.Jaimenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-9372208662945388732010-08-01T01:22:05.866-04:002010-08-01T01:22:05.866-04:00I'm with you. I did Weight Watchers online for...I'm with you. I did Weight Watchers online for quite a while, and while it worked there were two big problems. 1. It bugged my husband to no end that I was always putting food into "points" ("it's like eating with a basketball game going on!" says he) and it cost me about $18 a month. Not a ton, but it wasn't always worth it. <br /><br />Then I found (dramatic drum roll please) Sparkpeople.com! It had all the great stuff about WW, but it's entirely free. They have amazing articles and videos and groups and you can track all your food and put in your favorite recipes and it'll tell you how many calories/fats/carbs are in them. No points, and nothing's off limits.<br /><br />It's really wonderful. And there's an app.<br /><br />Good luck!Mrs.Dr.Shothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17427182174037952248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-65628576415067495702010-08-01T00:06:19.905-04:002010-08-01T00:06:19.905-04:00I agree with the comment about Michael Pollan &quo...I agree with the comment about Michael Pollan " Eat food, not too much, mostly plants" By food that means getting as much as you possibly can in the way that nature, or God intended us to eat it, not "edible foodstuffs" like chips and soda. Or scrambling and egg yourself instead of an eggMcmuffin, which I garantee is not made from egg, but egg substitute. Things like that. Also be aware that the nutritional ontent of and egg you but at the store is not the same as one from the farmers market. And neither is the carrot or chicken etc... Local is almost always nutritionally superior. Finally, I have to disagree with the comment to substitute for low- fat items like butter, cheese, sour cream etc. In order to remove the fat from a food and still have it taste good, (because they are removing fat, they don't put in extra into full-fat items) they have to add more sugar. That way it's less caloric but still just as tasty. So for someone who is pre-diabetic that is one of the worst things you can do. Your best bet is to go ahead and eat the full-fat items, in moderation, but get them from good sources so they have the nutritional quality you want without all the other added stuff that you get from the major food manufacturers.thebeckstead5https://www.blogger.com/profile/07235021487749820431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-55898124315073696432010-07-31T23:19:06.919-04:002010-07-31T23:19:06.919-04:00I started a post a while ago before I clicked on t...I started a post a while ago before I clicked on the link to the dred lock girl. She is so cute! No wonder every loves YouTube so much, I watched a bunch of her vids. I totally get the " I hate him but in a totally supportive way" Just don't get too crazy with your diet Jen, love yourself the way you are, we already do!Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094132417911611649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-86908842651701413462010-07-31T22:58:34.149-04:002010-07-31T22:58:34.149-04:00A little over a month I found out I have high bloo...A little over a month I found out I have high blood pressure. Okay I knew I was over weight but I had been trying to eat healthy.I was just still puting too much of that FOOD in my mouth. It was a wake up call. I had read an news story before this that talked about how most people do not stick to the changes they make after getting a health warning. I'm determind to stay on my path that I'm taking. I work in a complex care/ assisted living home. I like working there, but I don"t want to end up living there because of a stroke etc. Counting calories is working for me. I'm eating a variety of foods, but I do make better choices when limited to 1500 cals. I like Eat This not That web site as it really makes me see what I was eating at times. Good Luck to everyone out there trying to get healthy.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13355741211663354292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-42162194262286785032010-07-31T22:19:38.561-04:002010-07-31T22:19:38.561-04:00Here's my special brand of advice, though mayb...Here's my special brand of advice, though maybe I can only say this because I am a late-teens-ager with a higher metabolism than I suspect you have, but:<br /><br />Don't bother with "low fat" and "no sugar" foods because eating them only makes you feel justified when you have something like a slab of cake or a bag of potato chips later. Just portion everything a little bit smaller and eat what you will enjoy, or you wont stick to the improved diet.<br /><br />And I hate exercise for the sake of exercise because it feels phony. Make it fun and pertinent, like walking/biking between the shops around town when you do errands instead of driving to each one. I like bicycles.<br /><br />I also am obsessed with reading labels on food. I don't care about the calorie count, I just want to know if they used real ingredients I can visualize (fruits, grains, vegetables, etc.).<br /><br />Also, if you have "bad" food lying around the house, I assure you that you will end up eating it. Only buy and keep around what you won't feel bad eating and leave the treats for when you actually dine out. It makes dining out that much more special.Betsy C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-66093702615391850272010-07-31T21:53:24.090-04:002010-07-31T21:53:24.090-04:00I don't know if they have them in Florida or n...I don't know if they have them in Florida or not, but Wendy's has a cookie dough frostie that is amazing. I actually dream about them. I had to ask a friend to keep me accountable to only have one a week, or I would have probably driven the 15 minutes each day to the nearest Wendy's and eaten one each afternoon. Or morning. Or evening. Or all three!Carolynnoreply@blogger.com