smacfar's Activity on iChange

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   jeffpelton is now friends with smacfar

   2010-07-23 11:08am -0700
   
   
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   smacfar has input his Water consumption so far

   3 glasses of water.

   Public | 2010-07-20 10:13am -0700

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   smacfar posted an entry to his journal

   We recently tried an organic fruit and vegetable delivery service, which was great for a while, but expensive. At first we made an effort to... show more

   We recently tried an organic fruit and vegetable delivery service, which was great for a while, but expensive. At first we made an effort to prepare and eat all of the food sent our way, and had fun trying foods we had never prepared before like kale. However, like many things in life, we weren't able to keep up each week and saw these beautiful fruits and veggies fill up the refrigerator and not get eaten. If I could find a good service that had smaller delivery amounts, I would give it a try.
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   Public | 2010-07-19 02:09pm -0700 from the web
   

   

   I have been thinking of trying that too- thanks for info I was worried about wasting stuff too.

   2010-07-19 04:13pm -0500

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   my boss is thinking about opting out of the arrangement she has too. They get waaaay too many potatoes, and almost no fruit (well, we do live in Michigan). The 2 of them are overloaded with alot of show more

   my boss is thinking about opting out of the arrangement she has too. They get waaaay too many potatoes, and almost no fruit (well, we do live in Michigan). The 2 of them are overloaded with alot of the same produce week after week. Although it is a great idea, I love going to a farmers market....or the closest store to that, and being able to pick my favorites and switch it up every week.
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   2010-07-19 07:03pm -0400

   

   There is a little farmers-market-like grocery store near us where I try to shop once a week. It's probably only about 1200 square feet where 80% of the store is fresh produce and the other has a smal show more

   There is a little farmers-market-like grocery store near us where I try to shop once a week. It's probably only about 1200 square feet where 80% of the store is fresh produce and the other has a small butcher stand and some bottled drinks and canned food. We've been able to drop the weekly produce delivery and be more selective about what we want. They have some very nice reviews on yelp:
   
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   2010-07-19 04:37pm -0700

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   smacfar has input his Water consumption

   10 glasses of water. 7 glasses from his last entry about 1 month ago.

   Public | 2010-07-19 10:13am -0700

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   OliviasMama sends Encouragement

   Happy weekend! You are just amazing!

   2010-07-17 04:26am -0700
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   smacfar entered his Nutrition Journal for Tuesday, Jul 13, 2010

   
   

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   Breakfast

   	MultiGrain Cheerios (2) 1 Cup	220	2g	46g	4g
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   	Milk - 1% Fat (2) 1 Cup (240mL)	220	5g	26g	16g
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   	Orange Juice 8 fl oz	100	0g	24g	1g
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   	Banana 1 Medium Banana	100	0g	29g	1g
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   	Cherries 1 pack (125g)	60	0g	14g	1g
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   Lunch

   	Sent from my iPhone No Nutritional Information
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   Protein

   23g (13 %)

   Carbs

   139g (78 %)

   Fat

   7g (9 %)

   Calories

   700

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   Protein

   23g (13 %)

   Carbs

   139g (78 %)

   Fat

   7g (9 %)

   Calories

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   2010-07-13 04:19pm -0700

   

   Glad you balanced that great looking sandwich with some fresh fruit!

   2010-07-13 07:56pm -0400

   

   Wow, that does look like a good sandwich.

   2010-07-15 08:44am -0500

   

   It was a great sandwich. Vegetarian chicken that tasted and had the texture of real chicken. Amazing.

   2010-07-15 09:32pm -0700

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   smacfar is now friends with jat73

   2010-07-09 03:09pm -0500
   
   
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   smacfar posted "Ditching the kids (and dog)" to his journal

   Both kids and even the dog were away on sleepovers last night.  I forgot how peaceful mornings can be when it's just the two of us.  We woke up... show more

   Both kids and even the dog were away on sleepovers last night.  I forgot how peaceful mornings can be when it's just the two of us.  We woke up early, went for a run, had coffee, read the paper, and it was still only 7:30am.  I love my kids, but sure didn't miss them.

   
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   Public | 2010-07-01 04:47pm -0700 from the web
   

   

   Amen to that!

   2010-07-01 06:13pm -0700

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   justify1 sends Encouragement

   Here's a little glitch for you. I tried to go back to last Thursday to copy something out of my food journal. I can't go back into the previous month. It looks like it's going to let me, but then it doesn't. And by the way, I have the invalid recipient thing too. That's why I'm posting on your page.

   2010-07-01 03:46pm -0700
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    angieo sends Encouragement

    Hey! I was just looking through an issue of the All You magazine. They are super focused on healthy eating and weight loss, and I was thinking that maybe this could be a place for iChange to advertise or be featured? Just a thought! angie

    2010-07-01 01:36pm -0700
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    smacfar is now friends with lindidancer

    2010-06-30 10:17am -0700
    
    
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    CoachJenn sends Encouragement

    Sent a welcome message to the new member you recommended.

    2010-06-30 07:21am -0700
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    smacfar entered his Nutrition Journal for Tuesday, Jun 29, 2010

    
    

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    Breakfast

    	egg cheese bagel 1 sandwhich	530	25g	55g	21g
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    	Water (Tap, Drinking) (24) 1 fl oz	0	0g	0g	0g
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    	Coffee 8 oz	5	0g	0g	0g
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    • Calories
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    AM Snack

    	Coffee 8 oz	5	0g	0g	0g
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    Lunch

    	Tuna Melt (small) small sandwich	750	55g	41g	22g
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    	Fruit Salad (1.5) 100 grams	291	0g	17g	0g
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    Protein

    43g (13 %)

    Carbs

    113g (33 %)

    Fat

    80g (54 %)

    Calories

    1,581

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    Protein

    43g (13 %)

    Carbs

    113g (33 %)

    Fat

    80g (54 %)

    Calories

    1,581

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    2010-06-29 07:22pm -0700

    

    Ack! You look like me.

    2010-06-29 12:45pm -0700

    

    Could probably use some fruit and veggies...

    2010-06-29 12:53pm -0700

    

    You definitely need some more color in your day. Remember to "eat the rainbow"

    2010-06-29 01:43pm -0700

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    smacfar has input his Water consumption so far

    3 glasses of water.

    Public | 2010-06-29 12:27pm -0700

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    smacfar posted "Summer vacation isn't what it used to be" to his journal

    As a kid, I remember summer vacation as a time that there were few rules, just a time to run around the neighborhood, play baseball or... show more

    As a kid, I remember summer vacation as a time that there were few rules, just a time to run around the neighborhood, play baseball or kick-the-can, and be home for dinner.  As I think back on those days, they sort of take on a misty glow as if I'm flashing back to the 1950's when kids called their dads sir, and moms spent all of their free time baking.  It certainly wasn't that -- we grew up in the 70's with long hair and single parents -- but it does seem old fashioned now.

    Our kids just finished school this week and have started a summer filled with sports camps, reading camps, swim lessons, dance camps, not to mention all the scheduled play dates in between.  Part of me thinks this is great.  They continue to be challenged every day and seem to love the structure.  They aren't really old enough to get into trouble, but there's certainly no risk of it when they are under the supervision of camp counselors and tutors all summer.  As a result, they seem more mature and even worldly than I ever was at the same age.

    But I also wonder if they are missing anything by not having empty days in front of them that they have to fill on their own.  What would they do, I wonder, if we just left them to their own devices for a week?  The problem is they couldn't stray very far from the house unsupervised for fear of kidnappers, bad drivers, or, God forbid, venturing into a friend's house where parents aren't home to watch their every move.  We also live in a place where yards are small and public parks require reservations and permits, so pick-up games like we used to have are harder to pull off.  Maybe they would sit at home and play Wii all day?

    I guess that the new version of Summer Vacation is better than the old, especially considering the constraints of our more modern life.  But it sure would be fun to see packs of elementary school-age kids running around the neighborhood like we used to do during the summer.

    
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    Public | 2010-06-29 10:27am -0700 from the web
    

    

    Yes, times have definitely changed haven't they. I often wonder where I can move in order for my child to have the same childhood I had. I grew up on Army bases so it was a very different scenario - show more

    Yes, times have definitely changed haven't they. I often wonder where I can move in order for my child to have the same childhood I had. I grew up on Army bases so it was a very different scenario - My parents had absolutely nothing to worry about. No pedophiles down the street. No hoodlums breaking into every house in the neighborhood. It was soooooo safe. I miss those days.
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    2010-06-29 10:44am -0700

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    I want to join in on the nostalgia of this. I remember playing canasta or yatzee until it was too dark to see, and being outside alot too, unsupervised! I used to walk quite a way to Old Town in Alb show more

    I want to join in on the nostalgia of this. I remember playing canasta or yatzee until it was too dark to see, and being outside alot too, unsupervised! I used to walk quite a way to Old Town in Albuquerque, again unsupervised. I don't think that we could raise our children like this anymore. I do live in a small town, but both of my kids needed to be "entertained" all day every day. They didn't seem to have the imagination that we had to have as kids. We didn't watch TV much, no video games.....ah summer break!!!
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    2010-06-29 05:39pm -0400

    

    I have my youngest going to camps and my oldest put her foot down that she did enough during school and after school so she wanted to do nothing this summer but her chores- so she does walk the dogs a show more

    I have my youngest going to camps and my oldest put her foot down that she did enough during school and after school so she wanted to do nothing this summer but her chores- so she does walk the dogs around the block and sometimes rides her bike a bit but mostly she is on the computer or watching tv so now I've set up some better guidelines like must play for an hour outside and walk the dogs sadly we don't have many kids that are home in our neighborhood so not much playing time there but when they are home at night some nights they go out and play kick the can and stuff but they must stay in our little area not entire neighborhood- it is sad.
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    2010-06-29 04:43pm -0500

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    smacfar entered his Nutrition Journal for Monday, Jun 28, 2010

    
    

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    Breakfast

    	Bagel and cream cheese 1 bagel	360	7g	61g	13g
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    	Coffee 8 oz	5	0g	0g	0g
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    	Water (Tap, Drinking) (24) 1 fl oz	0	0g	0g	0g
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    Lunch

    	California roll sushi 252g	270	5g	45g	9g
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    	Capellini Cucumber Salad (2) 1	240	14g	28g	4g
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    	water No Nutritional Information
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    PM Snack

    	Cupcake 1 cupcake	290	14g	40g	2g
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    	Coffee 8 oz	5	0g	0g	0g
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    Dinner

    	Gourmet Cheeseburger 1 Burger	625	37g	40g	35g
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    	Seasoned Curly Fries 84 grams	270	15g	30g	4g
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    	Beer (All) (1.5) 1 can	230	0g	19g	2g
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    Protein

    69g (13 %)

    Carbs

    263g (49 %)

    Fat

    91g (38 %)

    Calories

    2,294

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    Protein

    69g (13 %)

    Carbs

    263g (49 %)

    Fat

    91g (38 %)

    Calories

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    2010-06-29 10:09am -0700

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    smacfar posted an entry to his journal

    My stress comfort foods: Pastries. Cupcakes, donuts, croissants. Diet Coke. Which I've now kicked once and for all. Going on 3 days...... show more

    My stress comfort foods:
    
    Pastries. Cupcakes, donuts, croissants.
    
    Diet Coke. Which I've now kicked once and for all. Going on 3 days...
    
    Fruit. This is a weird one, but a good one. I think it satisfies my craving for sweets.
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    Public | 2010-06-28 06:37pm -0700 from the web
    

    

    I LOVE the positive affirmation of "once and for all". Mindset makes all the difference. If you decide there is no going back, then......

    2010-06-28 08:05pm -0700

    

    Wait... you kicked diet coke... again? I thought you already kicked it?

    2010-06-29 09:25am -0700

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    smacfar has completed: Set your goals

    Public | 2010-06-28 05:41pm -0700

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    smacfar has completed: Decide on an activity

    Public | 2010-06-28 05:41pm -0700

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    smacfar has input his Water consumption

    8 glasses of water. 5 glasses from his last entry about 1 month ago.

    Public | 2010-06-28 10:10am -0700

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    smacfar is now friends with davidshq

    2010-06-28 01:09am -0400
    
    
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    Congratulations on achieving the "iChanger" badge!

    

    Congratulations for completing your first task on iChange. As an official iChanger, you've shown a commitment to make major, long-lasting change to your life. Remember, we're here to help!
    2010-06-25 05:40pm -0700

    

    It's about time Stu! :)

    2010-06-25 06:30pm -0700

    

    no kidding!

    2010-06-29 11:10am -0700

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    smacfar has completed: Complete Candida Albicans self screening

    Public | 2010-06-25 05:40pm -0700

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    smacfar posted "Diet Coke, my old nemesis" to his journal

    The last few weeks have been heavy on meetings and stress, and low on sleep. While this has been happening, I've noticed that my healthy habits... show more

    The last few weeks have been heavy on meetings and stress, and low on sleep. While this has been happening, I've noticed that my healthy habits have been slipping away.  My running shoes are on the shelf, extra large burritos always sound good, another glass of wine?... sure..., but worst of all I've slipped back into my diet coke habit. I was on the DC wagon for a good 4 months, but it's inserted itself back into my life.  

    This weekend I will be strong.  Hear me clearly, Diet Coke, you will not defeat me!

    
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    Public | 2010-06-25 04:37pm -0700 from the web
    

    

    Oh welcome to my old world- diet pepsi was my vice and yes I quit it many times for months and then somehow it would creep back in my life so easily so I totally understand- its so easy to grab a dc o show more

    Oh welcome to my old world- diet pepsi was my vice and yes I quit it many times for months and then somehow it would creep back in my life so easily so I totally understand- its so easy to grab a dc on the plane, at the movies, at the store- its everywhere and quick-
    I am proud to say since i started ichange in Nov I have not touched a dc since- I'm now an iced tea girl or water- it wasn't easy - isn't but its easier than giving up wine which I still think about - I don't think of diet coke much- once and a while- Good luck you can beat it!
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    2010-06-25 04:32pm -0500

    

    Good to hear from another addict. Yeah, it really creeps up on you doesn't it. I know this is a small example of how iChange works, but the fact that you share something, then hear from someone else show more

    Good to hear from another addict. Yeah, it really creeps up on you doesn't it. I know this is a small example of how iChange works, but the fact that you share something, then hear from someone else dealing with the same thing really helps. I'm just glad my current vice is DC and not something stronger. You've inspired me to kick it. I'm done. thanks.
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    2010-06-25 04:07pm -0700

    

    This is one nemesis I beat. Diet Pepsi was for me! No longer. Stu, this is something you CAN do!

    2010-06-25 07:50pm -0400

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    Congratulations on achieving the "Encouraging Friend" badge!

    

    People are encouraged by your encouraging support. So here's an Encouraging Friend badge to encourage you to continue to encourage others. Thanks for sending 50 private messages!
    2010-06-25 04:22pm -0700

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    smacfar said to Human Diet Experience

    And some people thought this would be easy!

    2010-06-21 08:39pm -0700
    
    
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    smacfar has input his Mood & Energy

    Will Power at 7 out of 10. That's 1 from his last entry about 1 month ago.

    Mood at 7 out of 10. That's No Change from his last entry about 1 month ago.

    Energy at 7 out of 10. That's No Change from his last entry about 1 month ago.

    2010-06-18 12:42pm -0800

    

    Green arrows are always good!

    2010-06-18 04:39pm -0500

    

    Fridays are usually green!

    2010-06-18 04:01pm -0700

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    smacfar has input his Water consumption so far

    3 glasses of water.

    Public | 2010-06-18 01:38pm -0700

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    smacfar entered his Nutrition Journal for Friday, Jun 18, 2010

    
    

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    Breakfast

    	Coffee 8 oz	5	0g	0g	0g
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    	Egg (2) 1 Extra Large (58g)	160	12g	2g	14g
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    	Water 1 cup	0	0g	0g	0g
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    Protein

    14g (33 %)

    Carbs

    2g (5 %)

    Fat

    12g (63 %)

    Calories

    165

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    Protein

    14g (33 %)

    Carbs

    2g (5 %)

    Fat

    12g (63 %)

    Calories

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    2010-06-18 01:38pm -0700

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    smacfar has input his Weight

    No Change from his last entry about 1 month ago.

    Public | 2010-06-15 10:45am -0700

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