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   krystensullivan posted an entry to her journal

   @diana Thanks for posting this! I think I've heard of it before, somewhere back in my distant memory... so thank you for... show more

   @diana Thanks for posting this! I think I've heard of it before, somewhere back in my distant memory... so thank you for the info! I just recently got on an anti-Mineral Oil kick, and I'm sure this site has more information about it and similar products to use as substitutions for products with Mineral Oil.
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   Public | 6 days ago from the web in reply to diana
   

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   @diana Thanks for posting this! I think I've heard of it before, somewhere back in my distant memory... so thank you...
   
   
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   krystensullivan posted "Every Good Little Irish Girl..." to her journal

    So, everyone knows that every Good Little Irish Girl must celebrate St. Paddy's Day... =) I've always loved this holiday, b/c it's the one... show more

    So, everyone knows that every Good Little Irish Girl must celebrate St. Paddy's Day... =) I've always loved this holiday, b/c it's the one holiday that everyone seems to celebrate and just be happy about on the day, but it's not all about MONEY (e.g. Christmas, Valentine's, etc.). Everyone just gets together to enjoy friendship, good company, and maybe have a libation... or two... or three....

   
   

   Well, for this little Irish Girl, one glass of house Chardonnay at our favorite restaurant last night was enough to have me feeling REALLY tipsy, chatting up the wait staff like an *almost* crazy person, and having my entire table of friends "LMAO-ing" at me. It also brought on the pain last night/this morning... I didn't sleep from 12:30 until 5:00 a.m., and have felt HORRIBLE all day since. UGH. I'm sure my husband at least loved that I was a cheap drunk last night, though-- they were Happy Hour-priced libations last night, at least.

   
   

   I haven't hadn't a drink since our trip to NYC in early December, and my crystal ball of "Hindsight is 20/20" tells me that with the way I feel today, it may just be another 3 months before I have another alcoholic drink (maybe longer!)! ha ha!

   
   

   The ONLY good thing about it was that the dehydration put me down another pound this morning on the scale... but I'm not entering it in the weight tracker b/c I know it's not real weight loss =)

   
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   With all of my running around for the party I was hosting last night, I had one Michelob Ultra and that was it! Unfortunately, we bought a lot of beer for our guests that they did not drink, but we got our out-of-town guests that were visiting to take home most of the beer!
   Yeah, after having water instead of alcohol at the club, I feel so much better. I need the crutch of something in my hands at a bar, but it really doesn't matter if it's water or beer. :)

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   Nice work with your perspective on the scale Krysten. I know it's so easy to get tricked into believing that dehydration and/or water retention is real weight loss. It shows you have a very healthy mindset going on right now. :-)
   

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    So, everyone knows that every Good Little Irish Girl must celebrate St. Paddy's Day... =) I've always loved this...
   
   
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   krystensullivan posted "Joyeux Anniversaire, Jilly!!!" to her journal

   Ode to my Awesome Aunt Jilly, the coolest 80's teenager I knew:

   Hope you have had a wonderful, stress-free, worry-free, massage and... show more

   Ode to my Awesome Aunt Jilly, the coolest 80's teenager I knew:

   
   

   Hope you have had a wonderful, stress-free, worry-free, massage and pedicure and shopping-filled birthday!!! I love you, and thank you for being such an inspiration and guiding example for me in everything you do: you're an incredible Aunt, sister, daughter, wife, mother, friend and sassy inspiration!

   
   

   Oh, and I'll be forever indebted to you for so solidly ingraining in my brain all the Duran Duran band members' names.... "Her name is Rio and she dances on the sand..."

   
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   Aw, thanks Krysten! I'm gettin a little misty over here! *sniff sniff* Love ya, sweets! :)

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   krystensullivan posted "Lose weight with the Sugar Tax!" to her journal

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   http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/weightloss/2010-03-09-cutsodaandcalories09_ST_N.htm

   
   

   I totally support this!!!! I love the idea of the sugar tax that's been floating around in the news lately....

   
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   http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/weightloss/2010-03-09-cutsodaandcalories09_ST_N.htm I totally support this!!!! I...
   
   
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   krystensullivan posted an entry to her journal

   @justify1 No, you're not crazy!!! There have been studies done on %'s of carbs, proteins, etc. during meals, and... show more

   @justify1 No, you're not crazy!!! There have been studies done on %'s of carbs, proteins, etc. during meals, and "they" (whoever "they" are-- I can't remember the study I read a couple of years ago) say that when you get this perfect balance of carbs to proteins in your meals, you will stay satisfied longer after the meal... Diana, can you help me here? I never can remember the exact balance/ratio of carbs to proteins that help with that. (And when I say "Carbs" of course I mean the good, healthy kind like whole grains and the like! )
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   Public | 11 days ago from the web in reply to justify1
   

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   @justify1 No, you're not crazy!!! There have been studies done on %'s of carbs, proteins, etc. during meals, and...
   
   
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   krystensullivan posted "Sugar, Part II" to her journal

   So, yesterday's post stirred quite a bit of thought around the whole sugar topic (or at least, I hope it did!), so here's more to satisfy your... show more

   So, yesterday's post stirred quite a bit of thought around the whole sugar topic (or at least, I hope it did!), so here's more to satisfy your "sweet tooth!" =)

   
   

   SUGAR, Part II

   
   

   1) Sugar addictions are just that: ADDICTIONS. Comparable to alcohol, nicotine, drug and other addictions, extreme intake of sugar can lead to an addiction that can be just as difficult to manage and break as any other addiction. I've watched my mother single-handedly drink an entire case of regular Coke by herself in one week or less, for probably over 20 years now. We often jokingly say "Yep, I'm sure 'addicted' to sugar! I love sweets alright, and boy, do I have a sweet tooth!" and sort of laugh it off. But it is very serious, and if you ask me, the current and increasing obesity epidemic in this country could be solely attributed to the sugar this nation takes in!!! (Of course, I haven't certified that statement, it's just my own opinion, but I'll bet I'm not far off!!!) The withdrawal symptoms of cutting out sugar can rival those of going cold-turkey off of similar habits... headaches, sluggishness at first, maybe even a little nausea, eventually increased energy once past the initial symptoms... But the more sugar you have, the more you will crave, much like other addictions. The craving can almost NEVER be satisfied. Have you ever noticed how if you don't drink full-sugar soda for a while, then start drinking it again, you suddenly crave it more and more? That's not by accident/coincidence!

   
   

   2) What ARE sugar grams? Since our nation is not on the metric system, the concept of the grams and exctly how much a gram is can be somewhat elusive to us (Carmen and Lynda, you're excluded here!). Well, this should help simplify it for you: 4 grams of sugar = 1 teaspoon. Now, one 12-oz. can of Coke has 39 grams of sugar, which is basically 10 teaspoons!!!!! Would you add 10 teaspoons of sugar to your morning coffee? Probably not. This will help you to translate the murky "sugar grams" line on nutrition labels of what you eat/drink.

   
   

   Nature protects use from overdosing on sugar. It would take:

   
   

   1 apple,

   
   

   1 pear,

   
   

   1 peach,

   
   

   1 banana and

   
   

   4 strawberries to equal the amount of sugar in one 20-oz. bottle of Coke! So you can easily start to see how our bodies were not meant to consume over 250 pounds of sugar each year, and why we are seeing complications such as diabetes and overweight individuals (including children) in this day and age.

   
   

   Colleen, I'm glad you're even talking to your son about sugar, too-- I heard on the new last night that supposedly, this generation of children is projected to be the first that will not outlive its parents. That is the most heart-breaking thing I can possibly imagine.

   
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   Public | 11 days ago from the web
   

   

   I know some of this and seeing it in print again is so disturbing. Its sad we can buy soda, sometimes, 5 cases for $10, and how expensive milk and whole juices and healthy drinks cost. Its very sad...i am trying to educate my son and i will share this post with him. Thanks :)

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   So, yesterday's post stirred quite a bit of thought around the whole sugar topic (or at least, I hope it did!), so...
   
   
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   krystensullivan posted an entry to her journal

   @diana Oh, I wish could make bean recipes!!! My husband hates beans, but sometimes I can sneak them in the chili without... show more

   @diana Oh, I wish could make bean recipes!!! My husband hates beans, but sometimes I can sneak them in the chili without him complaining... here's a slow-cooker chicken tortilla soup recipe that I found on my Google Phone App, so I'm going to try for dinner on Thursday that has beans, if you want to try it, too:
   
   Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup
   
   This tortilla soup tastes better than anything you can get at a restaurant. And it's healthy too! Don't let the long list of ingredients fool you. All you do is dump everything into the slow cooker and walk away.
   
   270 Minutes to Prepare and Cook
   
   Ingredients
   1 pound frozen chicken (shred near end of cooking time)
   1 (15 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, mashed
   1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
   1 medium onion, chopped
   1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
   2 cloves garlic, minced
   3(14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
   1 teaspoon cumin
   1 teaspoon salt
   1/4 teaspoon black pepper
   1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
   1 can black beans, rinsed
   Directions
   Place chicken, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, onion, green chiles, and garlic into a slow cooker. Pour in chicken broth, and season with cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir in corn and black beans. Cover and cook on Low setting for 6 to 8 hours or on High setting for 3 to 4 hours. Garnish with crushed tortilla chips, sour cream, shredded cheese, or avocadoes. (Note: ganishes not included in nutrition information) Makes 8 servings.
   
   Nutritional Info
   * Amount Per Serving
   * Calories: 162.8
   * Total Fat: 2.0 g
   * Cholesterol: 35.4 mg
   * Sodium: 797.7 mg
   * Total Carbs: 19.8 g
   * Dietary Fiber: 4.3 g
   * Protein: 17.6 g
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   Public | 11 days ago from the web in reply to diana
   

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   @diana Oh, I wish could make bean recipes!!! My husband hates beans, but sometimes I can sneak them in the chili...
   
   
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   krystensullivan posted "Sugar, Part I" to her journal

   SUGAR: Part I
   

   I've seen a lot of posts lately about cutting out sugar (yay!), some of the side-effects we are... show more

   SUGAR: Part I
   

   
   

   I've seen a lot of posts lately about cutting out sugar (yay!), some of the side-effects we are experiencing with that cut (headaches at first, increased energy eventually, craving sugar less and less, etc.), and so on and so forth. I wanted to get more discussion and knowledge going around this topic... (RD's, this is where you can feel free to jump in and help me out here!) I am certainly not a Registered Dietician, nor am I the expert on Sugar Addictions, but what I do know that I learned a few years ago when cutting back on my sugar intake has been some of the most valuable and long-standing information I've taken with me on my 28-year-weight-loss journey, and I think it will help everyone. I will post these in 3-4 part journal entries… hopefully, you will all be enlightened and can piggy-back with more facts, information, your own experiences, etc.!!! Here goes:

   
   

   1)      History of Sugar, "Death by Sugar"

   
   

   In the 1850’s sugar came in a cone. It was kept in the dining room, not in the kitchen, in case of fire. Slivers were sliced off and crushed for teacakes or used to sweeten tea. Sugar was only for aristocrats in the 1800’s.

   
   

   · In 1850 – 4 oz a year for the rich.

   
   

   · In 1900 – 4 oz a year for everyone.

   
   

   · In 1950 – 5 pounds a year per person.

   
   

   · In 1998 – 152 pounds a year per person.

   
   

   · In 2000 – 172 pounds a year per person.

   
   

   · Today it is easily >240 pounds a year per person (WHICH is much more than the body was meant to handle! In fact, there’s no daily recommended amount for sugar because other than in its natural forms (e.g. fruit, etc.), your body doesn’t NEED it.)
   

   
   

   This is riveting, I know... stay tuned for more! You're hanging on to the edges of your seats, I can just tell. ("After these messages, we'll be riiiight back!" Imagine this being sung in that little sing-songy ABC-cartoon-bumpers-jingle-voice from the 80's and early 90's-- you know the ones I'm talking about? No? Just YouTube it, you'll remember once you hear it! OK, nevermind, I'll go back to my sad little world of "inside my own head" now...)

   
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   Public | 11 days ago from the web
   

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   SUGAR: Part I I've seen a lot of posts lately about cutting out sugar (yay!), some of the side-effects we are...
   
   
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   krystensullivan posted an entry to her journal

   @jillith71 Don't you LOVE being sugar-free? Plus, when you DO treat yourself to a little bit of sugar, it's that... show more

   @jillith71 Don't you LOVE being sugar-free? Plus, when you DO treat yourself to a little bit of sugar, it's that much more of a treat, and tastes so much sweeter.... then promptly gives you a raging headache! ha ha
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   @jillith71 Don't you LOVE being sugar-free? Plus, when you DO treat yourself to a little bit of sugar, it's that...
   
   
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    krystensullivan posted "Sister" to her journal

    My little sister, berly1786, just joined iChange, so everyone add her as a friend if you want to, and give her some encouragement!!!

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    My little sister, berly1786, just joined iChange, so everyone add her as a friend if you want to, and give her some...
    
    
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    krystensullivan posted an entry to her journal

    @redie1 Nikki-- one thing you may be encountering with the "hungry" vs. "full" scenario: remember, the hypothalamus in... show more

    @redie1 Nikki-- one thing you may be encountering with the "hungry" vs. "full" scenario: remember, the hypothalamus in our brain has TWO centers that we should try to satisfy with each meal: 1) the Taste Center (TC), and 2) the Fullness Center (FC). It is possible that one can be satisfied without the other.
    For example, if the TC is satisfied, but not the FC, you may have had filled your tastes/cravings of whatever item you were eating (e.g. salty chips), but if you haven't been chewing slowly for 20 minutes, your FC hasn't had time to register-- so you may just move on to the next craving and keep eating until your FC is satisfied.
    In the opposite scenario (which sounds like your problem), if your FC is satisfied (e.g. you're eating slowly, at the right times when your body needs food, etc.), but you're not eating the things your brain and body are craving (to satisfy the TC), then your brain will tell you to keep eating until you've satisfied that Taste Center.
    That's why "they" say you should sensibly and moderately respond to cravings for taste that your body is having, otherwise you might keep eating even after your FC is satisfied.
    Obviously, there are ways to retrain your TC and FC (for example you may hear people say that when they eat more healthily, they crave healthier foods like fruits and vegetables, etc.), so this is not a black and white science! =) Just thought it would give you some more insight to what your crazy brain is doing to you right now!!! ha ha
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    @redie1 Nikki-- one thing you may be encountering with the "hungry" vs. "full" scenario: remember, the hypothalamus...
    
    
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    krystensullivan posted an entry to her journal

    @redie1 High-fructose corn syrup, like sugar and most other things, is not bad in moderation. A little bit of ketchup... show more

    @redie1 High-fructose corn syrup, like sugar and most other things, is not bad in moderation. A little bit of ketchup or BBQ sauce to flavor your food is not terrible for you! Don't stress out too much trying to find entirely HFCS-free foods!!! You're doing great as it is, be proud of yourself-- I wouldn't have been able to resist the choc-cvd raisin temptation =)
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    Public | 18 days ago from the web in reply to redie1
    

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    @redie1 High-fructose corn syrup, like sugar and most other things, is not bad in moderation. A little bit of...
    
    
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    krystensullivan posted an entry to her journal

    @justify1 Sorry, the nosy secret-hoarder in me came out...Oops, I was hoping I could keep that side of my at bay on... show more

    @justify1 Sorry, the nosy secret-hoarder in me came out...Oops, I was hoping I could keep that side of my at bay on this site! But the giddy child in me comes out too often when I'm around you all!!!
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    Public | 18 days ago from the web in reply to justify1
    

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    @justify1 Sorry, the nosy secret-hoarder in me came out...Oops, I was hoping I could keep that side of my at bay on...
    
    
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    krystensullivan posted an entry to her journal

    @lainemarie With a BA in Psychology, this topic is near and dear to my heart. Great idea. No better way to conquer... show more

    @lainemarie With a BA in Psychology, this topic is near and dear to my heart. Great idea. No better way to conquer behavioral, mental and emotional issues with food and weight loss than by attacking it with your brain itself. Count me in the group! Thanks, Laine.
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    @lainemarie With a BA in Psychology, this topic is near and dear to my heart. Great idea. No better way to conquer...
    
    
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    krystensullivan posted "Happy National Nutrition Month!!!" to her journal

    Yes, March is National Nutrition Month! Get excited, and keep up the great healthy work.
    
    http://www.eatright.org/nnm/

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    Yes, March is National Nutrition Month! Get excited, and keep up the great healthy work. http://www.eatright.org/nnm/
    
    
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    krystensullivan posted an entry to her journal

    @redie1 Yay, way to go!!! Dontcha just love when everything seems to fall perfectly into place? Congrats on your pet... show more

    @redie1 Yay, way to go!!! Dontcha just love when everything seems to fall perfectly into place? Congrats on your pet decision... and good luck!
    (and also, my Dr. and Nurse Practitioner both say it takes 3 diligent weeks to break a sugar addiction, but you will begin feeling results within the first few days. I'm sure Diana can attest further to that. Keep us up-to-speed and let us know how it goes and how you're feeling!)
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    Public | 19 days ago from the web in reply to redie1
    

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    @redie1 Yay, way to go!!! Dontcha just love when everything seems to fall perfectly into place? Congrats on your pet...
    
    
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    krystensullivan posted an entry to her journal

    @justify1 Yes, this is such a good question. My best guess would be that we never properly train our brains and... show more

    @justify1 Yes, this is such a good question. My best guess would be that we never properly train our brains and behavior how to deal with food in the first place, so we completely screw up our mindset around eating in general. Since this society centers love, affection, celebration and punishment (harsh diets to lose weight) around food, we never really view it for what it is: FUEL. So, as a result, we have a very difficult time re-training our brains as adults to untangle and untie these behavioral and emotional associations we have surrounding food.
    ... I don't know, I guess I'm just thinking aloud, also trying to figure it out. That is a great question, though, it really got me thinking...
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    Public | 19 days ago from the web in reply to justify1
    

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    @justify1 Yes, this is such a good question. My best guess would be that we never properly train our brains and...
    
    
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    krystensullivan posted an entry to her journal

    @justify1 oooh, I want in on the secret! Tell me, tell me-- don't worry, I'm ironclad with confidentiality =)

    Public | 21 days ago from the web in reply to justify1
    

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    @justify1 oooh, I want in on the secret! Tell me, tell me-- don't worry, I'm ironclad with confidentiality =)
    
    
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    krystensullivan posted "In Her Shoes" to her journal

    "When I feel bad I like to treat myself. Clothes never look any good... food just makes me fatter... shoes always fit." -Toni Collete, In Her... show more

    "When I feel bad I like to treat myself. Clothes never look any good... food just makes me fatter... shoes always fit." -Toni Collete, In Her Shoes movie
    
    OK, so-- people (ahem, women) always say that even when they're overweight, if clothes don't fit, at least shoes always do. But I must say, even FEET shrink when you lose a lot of weight! For the MOST part, feet stay the same size. But suddenly, all these size 7 and 7.5 shoes I have are starting to slip off my feet when I walk (and I think there is nothing tackier!!! ha ha!). I've bought a couple of pairs of 6.5's recently, which I haven't worn in a LONG time. I've started moving up the buckle notch on my slingbacks, too.
    
    I must say, it even feels good to feel like even your feet are getting in on the skinny action! I mean, when your feet are all bloated from a binge session the night before, or from being overweight in general, or from... well, from other times.... there's nothing worse than trying to squeeze them into too-tight pumps.
    
    Oh, and to end this post, an ode to my best non-human friend: I *HEART* shoes! =)
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    "When I feel bad I like to treat myself. Clothes never look any good... food just makes me fatter... shoes always...
    
    
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    krystensullivan posted an entry to her journal

    @TiffanyT74 Oh, no Tiffany! You did well, though-- at least you evaluated what was there instead of just mindlessly... show more

    @TiffanyT74 Oh, no Tiffany! You did well, though-- at least you evaluated what was there instead of just mindlessly eating the meal they provided for you.
    Thankfully, I plan most of our company's meetings and the meals/snacks associated, so I always choose the healthiest options -- fresh fruit and pretzels, salads as the side with lunch, only bottled water and coffee for drinks-- when the attendees ask "What's for Lunch/Dinner?" they're never all that excited when I respond, but they always thank me later for making smart choices for them. That way, if people want junk food, they can have it, but they'll have to look harder for it in vending machines, convenience stores on the way to the hotel, etc.
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    @TiffanyT74 Oh, no Tiffany! You did well, though-- at least you evaluated what was there instead of just mindlessly...
    
    
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    krystensullivan posted an entry to her journal

    @jdighton @jillith71 Best $100 I've ever spent: show more

    @jdighton @jillith71
    Best $100 I've ever spent:
    http://www.brookstone.com/anti-snoring-pillows_brookstone-anti-snore-pillow.html?bkiid=hmpg|mn_flash|629022p|s2
    
    I know it seems like a LOT to spend on a PILLOW, but after almost 3 years with my husband snoring every night, I had to do something... this was my last-ditch effort before I was going to make him go to a sleep lab. I got it for him (read: myself) for Christmas, and it's the best gift we've both ever received. I got my restful nights' sleep back, and he says almost every day how he gets the best rest now, wakes up feeling refreshed, and even remembers his dreams now! (He said he hadn't dreamt in probably 10 years.) Jill, you know how particular I am about my sleep, too!
    
    "They" say the #1 reason for snoring, too, is being overweight. Since my husband weighs about a buck seventy, I knew that wasn't the problem, so the pillow it was... and I'm so glad I spent that money. Plus, we spend 1/3 of our lives in bed-- it better be good stuff we're sleeping on-- sheets, mattress, comforter.... !!! aaaaahhhh. I'm sleepy now.
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    @jdighton @jillith71 Best $100 I've ever spent:...
    
    
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    krystensullivan posted an entry to her journal

    @diana ick, that's so nasty I can't believe how seldom fridges are cleaned-- I mean, that's where people store their... show more

    @diana ick, that's so nasty I can't believe how seldom fridges are cleaned-- I mean, that's where people store their FOOD!!!! We wipe down every shelf and drawer with Clorox or Lysol wipes every time we go to the grocery store. It will start to stink if we don't!
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    @diana ick, that's so nasty I can't believe how seldom fridges are cleaned-- I mean, that's where people store their...
    
    
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    krystensullivan posted "World's Best Husband" to her journal

    OK, so yesterday was probably the most puffy, bloated, GROSS-feeling that I've felt in a long time... before bed, I decided I just needed a... show more

    OK, so yesterday was probably the most puffy, bloated, GROSS-feeling that I've felt in a long time... before bed, I decided I just needed a nice long, quiet, HOT shower before bed. So I did that-- and my wonderful husband made sure the dogs stayed out of the bathroom, then had the bed nicely turned down with fresh, clean sheets and an already-heated heating pad ready in the bed for me. =) It may not seem like much, but it was just what I needed, without having to ask him, and it allowed my body to recover overnight and lose one of my fluff pounds from this bloated puffy "time" I'm going through right now.... aaaaahhhhhh........

    
    

    It's amazing what a little stress-relief can do to help your body recover on its own. Your body knows how to be a body and heal itself if you just give it a little help sometimes!

    
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    krystensullivan posted an entry to her journal

    @jillith71 My, how THIN you're looking, Jilly! It's been too long since we've seen each other =(

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    @jillith71 My, how THIN you're looking, Jilly! It's been too long since we've seen each other =(
    
    
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    krystensullivan posted an entry to her journal

    @jillith71 Way to go! You deserve to be proud of yourself!!! I'm sure proud of you =)

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    @jillith71 Way to go! You deserve to be proud of yourself!!! I'm sure proud of you =)
    
    
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    krystensullivan posted an entry to her journal

    @jillith71 Yes, I was going to recommend the "rationing" thing, too! I started that today-- I used to do it way back... show more

    @jillith71 Yes, I was going to recommend the "rationing" thing, too! I started that today-- I used to do it way back when-- and all the food I'm "allowed" to eat for today (even if it's just a post-it note with the dinner meal written on it, that's not yet made) is in that bag. SEEING how much food is in there is amazing, and has actually made me much less hungry today! I think we have a tendency to think we haven't eaten as much throughout the day if it's just small snacks (you know, like my mom does? "I haven't eaten anything all day! Except those 2 donuts and 4 Cokes and...."), but if they're all piled in one grocery sack together, you'll realize how much food it is, and it may help you feel more satisfied.... it's worked with me, anyway.
    
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    @jillith71 Yes, I was going to recommend the "rationing" thing, too! I started that today-- I used to do it way back...
    
    
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    @jillith71 "You're the best person you know and you deserve the best - so put yourself first." Wrong. I'm the best... show more

    @jillith71 "You're the best person you know and you deserve the best - so put yourself first."
    Wrong. I'm the best person you know. Soooooo, you should buy ME a massage!!!
    Just kidding, I love you! You ARE the best person I know!!!
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    @jillith71 "You're the best person you know and you deserve the best - so put yourself first." Wrong. I'm the best...
    
    
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    @diana Big shocker there Isn't this what... show more

    @diana Big shocker there Isn't this what we've all been saying about this show for years? I have to say, it's one of my reality show vices-- I love to watch it for the drama and the quick visual changes in each individual, but must also admit that it sets unfair expectations of those who have no experience with making lifestyle changes. It makes them think they can and should be doing so much more, much too quickly.
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    @diana Big shocker there &smiley06; Isn't this what we've all been saying about this show for years? I have to...
    
    
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    ... OK, so thanks to everyone who gave me great ideas for alternatives to my regular exercise routine, what with my "Bum Thumb," and all! I... show more

    ... OK, so thanks to everyone who gave me great ideas for alternatives to my regular exercise routine, what with my "Bum Thumb," and all! I guess the reason behind this injury was so that God could show/remind me of other ways to exercise. since my regular routine was leaving me in somewhat of a rut (even though I didn't realize it until I got back into the gym yesterday for the first time since September-- ack!).

    
    

    The stationary (or stationery? I forget which is which) bike worked great for me-- I was able to do 45 minutes at level 7-8 yesterday and again this morning, and can't tell you how amazing it felt. I just got to read my book while cycling my heart rate up to 155+!!! It felt like such a guilty pleasure-- I never let myself do that. I would have liked to have weight trained, too, but was limited with this little splint/cast on my opposable thumb. (Thanks for the suggestion, Lynda! I should've picked up on it on my own anyway, reading your daily exercise entries that often involve the bike.).

    
    

    Plus, not that there's anything wrong with exercising on your own or outside the gym, but having been gone from the fym for so long, I forgot just how invigorating it is for someone like me- I push myself harder when others are around me, and I just love everything about going to the gym: the smell, the music, the way I sweat so much harder, the "cool down" on the car ride home, the familiar faces I'd forgotten existed... Clearly, some people just really thrive in the gym-- I guess I'm one of them!

    
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    @TiffanyT74 Awesome job!!! So proud of you, Tiffany-- you deserve it, with all your hard work! Keep it up

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    @TiffanyT74 Awesome job!!! So proud of you, Tiffany-- you deserve it, with all your hard work! Keep it up...
    
    

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