Confession Time! ((ABSOLUTELY NO JUDGEMENT))
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My son loves The Backyardigans!kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »pearso21123 wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »Asher_Ethan wrote: »I did well on my calories allllllll day... then the child asked to watch Spongebob Out of Water... No way I can do this sober... bring on the wine...
LOL! Good luck!
They do make some pretty messed up kids shows. My niece when she was 2-3 used to be obsessed with this show Oobi. It was a talking hand.
Ugh!!... I hated that show! (Sorry, I'm super far behind). But I miss The Upside Down Show. It was on for just a short period and really late at night.
She would watch that one too.
My nephew around that time was obsessed with The Fresh Beat Band & The Backyardigans.
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lilaclovebird wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »lilaclovebird wrote: »Susieq_1994 wrote: »berlynnwall wrote: »Susieq_1994 wrote: »AngryViking1970 wrote: »Susieq_1994 wrote: »I know you hate people apologising for asking you questions, @Susieq_1994, but I only do because I feel like that stereotypical ignorant privileged white girl, and I don't want to offend.
So...there is that - robe, I'm sorry, I don't know the word for it - the long black one with the head and face covering. But it gets to 60C in Oman, right? So, um...how do the women not die of heatstroke?
That's alright, it doesn't offend me!
It's called an abaya, and most of them don't cover the head or face--They're basically just black dresses. I wear one myself. The headscarf and niqab (face covering) are all separate pieces. There is one that has a head covering attached as well, but these are mostly worn by older ladies, as it's just an older style.
That said, I wear the abaya and headscarf. I don't find it hot, personally--I actually find it cooler than when I wear "regular" clothing like skirts and blouses because the abaya tends to be very lightweight. It's also because I've been covering for a very long time--If I didn't cover, I'd probably feel hotter due to the sun burning my skin!
My sister wears a niqab, and according to her, it did feel very hot in the first week, but she says it doesn't feel like that anymore now that she's used to it.
Just an add-on: The abaya isn't a must, Islamically. Women are encouraged not to wear very bright colors for the purpose of attracting men (yes, men have a rule that involves not attracting women--it isn't a sexist rule), but you're allowed to wear whatever color you like, as long as you're covered properly.
I prefer the abaya in Saudi Arabia because everyone wears it (I've seen like... two people so far that didn't... Even the non-Muslims wear it!) and I just don't want to stand out. In Oman, I often wear regular colored dresses, skirts, blouses, etc. Unless I'm lazy. Because the abaya is really easy to just throw on and be done.
Can I ask some follow ups? You say your sister wears a niqab; was that something she decided to do as an adult? And how did she come to that decision? And are you wearing your regular clothes under the abaya? Or is it like a "dress".
Thanks for educating me!
Yes, she decided to start wearing it two years ago. Nobody else in our family wears it and she's unmarried, so nobody influenced her in that decision--in Islam there are some scholars (I refuse to count the Sheikh Google people...) who believe the niqab is obligatory, and others who believe it is simply recommended based on evidence from the Qur'an and hadith. After doing some studying, my sister chose to go with the scholars who believe it's obligatory, and began covering her face from then on.
You do have to wear clothing under an abaya--it's basically a cover, but the material is too thin to wear with nothing but underwear underneath, for example. I usually wear jeans and a tank top underneath it--since we have to remain covered, it's best to have your legs covered in case the wind blows it up, for example. But I would wear the same under a dress, actually, although I would probably wear cotton pants underneath in that case.
Oh, can I ask if you have one of these? I've always wondered if it was hard to swim in the modest suits, because of the extra fabric:
Nope, I don't own one--those suits actually don't meet the fardh (obligatory) requirements for modest clothing for women, especially because they cling when they're wet, and the shape of the body is revealed, which is the major requirement of covering.
If I'm going to swim, I swim in an all-women's facility with a modest swimsuit (even women aren't supposed to reveal nakedness to other women) or just jump into the ocean fully clothed because that's fun. ;)
I'm not even totally caught up, but I am SO GLAD you opened up to us here @Susieq_1994 and are giving us all this info, both about your culture and your own personal self. I just gotta let it out: This girl *kitten* rocks!
Same goes for a lot of our regulars: @MoHousdon @Italian_Buju (BTW we are testing some AWESOME stuff here at my facility regarding diabetes, might be while before human clinical trials though.) @BZAH10 @pofoster21 @quiksylver296 @FrancI27 (I hope that's the right one) Sorry if I forgot some peeps! I love this thread so much. I think I love this thread more than I love guacamole.... and that's REALLY saying something.
How is your co-worker doing with their diabetes & trying to control it?
He is quitting. His last day will be July 3rd. He said he didn't like the idea of what we were doing and he wants to spend more time doing what HE wants to do. So he's quitting.
That sucks; hopefully, he'll realize you guys were only trying to help better his life.0 -
wmcmurray61 wrote: »Here is my confession: I haven't logged a bit of food for 4 months. I have gained almost 10 lbs in that time. I did keep up the exercise but my eating was super out of control. Several times I ate entire bags of candy on my own. Burgers, fries, pizza, all the stuff I know I should have only rarely, I have been pigging out on all of it. So I am starting over today. 159 and looking for 140. I sure hope I actually find it. Thanks for listening.
Yeah I know that if I ever stop logging I will gain again... I envy the people who know how to maintain without logging, but I love treats too much and I need MFP to remind me what moderation is.pearso21123 wrote: »I confess that I bought PB2 with chocolate, thanks to posts from 100's of pages ago, and I didn't like it. It has a waxy aftertaste. Maybe I should have bought the plain? Now it's going to sit in my cupboard until it's so old I can finally throw it out without feeling guilty.
I've never tried it except in stuff. It's good in yogurt and oatmeal. And baking goods instead of PB.I also caved to peer pressure and bought a couple of Quest bars. I just had the Raspberry White Chocolate one for dessert - it was ok but I wouldn't buy that one again. Expensive and not really worth it, IMO. I also bought the Chocolate Brownie one, so I'll see if I like that one more.
For what it's worth, they are better if you microwave them for 15 seconds. But yeah... I mean they were great when I started and was restricting my real dessert consumption, but now if I have 200 calories, unless my protein is really low, it's just not going to be my first choice. I still have a couple boxes in my pantry and eating them twice a month if that. I think some are expired by now but they still taste ok at least. I don't even find them that filling, but 99% of what people say is very filling isn't for me anyway.
Today I bought the Fiber One Salted Caramel Cheesecake bars & om nom nom it was delicious. I took out my Quest Bar for my morning breakfast tomorrow to eat a Fiber One bar instead.0 -
kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »wmcmurray61 wrote: »Here is my confession: I haven't logged a bit of food for 4 months. I have gained almost 10 lbs in that time. I did keep up the exercise but my eating was super out of control. Several times I ate entire bags of candy on my own. Burgers, fries, pizza, all the stuff I know I should have only rarely, I have been pigging out on all of it. So I am starting over today. 159 and looking for 140. I sure hope I actually find it. Thanks for listening.
Yeah I know that if I ever stop logging I will gain again... I envy the people who know how to maintain without logging, but I love treats too much and I need MFP to remind me what moderation is.pearso21123 wrote: »I confess that I bought PB2 with chocolate, thanks to posts from 100's of pages ago, and I didn't like it. It has a waxy aftertaste. Maybe I should have bought the plain? Now it's going to sit in my cupboard until it's so old I can finally throw it out without feeling guilty.
I've never tried it except in stuff. It's good in yogurt and oatmeal. And baking goods instead of PB.I also caved to peer pressure and bought a couple of Quest bars. I just had the Raspberry White Chocolate one for dessert - it was ok but I wouldn't buy that one again. Expensive and not really worth it, IMO. I also bought the Chocolate Brownie one, so I'll see if I like that one more.
For what it's worth, they are better if you microwave them for 15 seconds. But yeah... I mean they were great when I started and was restricting my real dessert consumption, but now if I have 200 calories, unless my protein is really low, it's just not going to be my first choice. I still have a couple boxes in my pantry and eating them twice a month if that. I think some are expired by now but they still taste ok at least. I don't even find them that filling, but 99% of what people say is very filling isn't for me anyway.
Today I bought the Fiber One Salted Caramel Cheesecake bars & om nom nom it was delicious. I took out my Quest Bar for my morning breakfast tomorrow to eat a Fiber One bar instead.
I tried the strawberry ones and they are ok but didn't taste much like cheesecake to me!0 -
I tried Breyers Gelato and cant say I was overly impressed. it was Raspberry Cheesecake. Now I wish I had got the cappuccino flavor cuz I love coffee ice cream. Is Breyers a poor representation of Gelato? Should I try the Talenti or is that brand about the same? I hate to waste cals on a so-so treat.
Heck to the no Talenti is so much better.
My recommendations would be Sea Salt Caramel, Salted Caramel Peanut (my absolute favorite), Caramel Apple Pie, Tiramisu, Mediterranean Mint, Southern Butter Pecan, & Belgian Milk Chocolate.0 -
Tamales, a regular soda, and a Churro happened today.
But my calorie deficit for the past week has been verging on insane (I don't eat my workout calories back, kept under 1200 calories a day, etc.) so I really do not feel bad at all. ;30 -
kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »pearso21123 wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »Asher_Ethan wrote: »I did well on my calories allllllll day... then the child asked to watch Spongebob Out of Water... No way I can do this sober... bring on the wine...
LOL! Good luck!
They do make some pretty messed up kids shows. My niece when she was 2-3 used to be obsessed with this show Oobi. It was a talking hand.
Ugh!!... I hated that show! (Sorry, I'm super far behind). But I miss The Upside Down Show. It was on for just a short period and really late at night.
She would watch that one too.
My nephew around that time was obsessed with The Fresh Beat Band & The Backyardigans.
My kids are finally starting to outgrow most cartoons, including Spongebob, and are switching over to all of those tween shows (Girl Meets World, Jesse, Liv and Maddie). Though I did catch my 13-year-old laying in my bed watching Spongebob all by herself the other day. No younger siblings to blame in on. 0 -
wmcmurray61 wrote: »Here is my confession: I haven't logged a bit of food for 4 months. I have gained almost 10 lbs in that time. I did keep up the exercise but my eating was super out of control. Several times I ate entire bags of candy on my own. Burgers, fries, pizza, all the stuff I know I should have only rarely, I have been pigging out on all of it. So I am starting over today. 159 and looking for 140. I sure hope I actually find it. Thanks for listening.
Yeah I know that if I ever stop logging I will gain again... I envy the people who know how to maintain without logging, but I love treats too much and I need MFP to remind me what moderation is.pearso21123 wrote: »I confess that I bought PB2 with chocolate, thanks to posts from 100's of pages ago, and I didn't like it. It has a waxy aftertaste. Maybe I should have bought the plain? Now it's going to sit in my cupboard until it's so old I can finally throw it out without feeling guilty.
I've never tried it except in stuff. It's good in yogurt and oatmeal. And baking goods instead of PB.I also caved to peer pressure and bought a couple of Quest bars. I just had the Raspberry White Chocolate one for dessert - it was ok but I wouldn't buy that one again. Expensive and not really worth it, IMO. I also bought the Chocolate Brownie one, so I'll see if I like that one more.
For what it's worth, they are better if you microwave them for 15 seconds. But yeah... I mean they were great when I started and was restricting my real dessert consumption, but now if I have 200 calories, unless my protein is really low, it's just not going to be my first choice. I still have a couple boxes in my pantry and eating them twice a month if that. I think some are expired by now but they still taste ok at least. I don't even find them that filling, but 99% of what people say is very filling isn't for me anyway.
Hmmm... I'll recommend it to my husband. He loves adding peanut butter to everything. I'm not a huge PB fan, but I like a PBJ sandwich once in a while.
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Ate over my calories today :X ugh. *kitten* granola. I didn't even like it that much. I haven't been in the mood for carbs lately. Only sugar. Lots of sugar.
I'm trying not to be upset about it and I don't know why I am.
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Father's Day was a bust for us. Ended up in the ER with my daughter. Sick with fever for over a week and a rash came on and looks awful. No definite diagnosis, but possibly a reaction to an antibiotic. Had Chipotle for lunch and just had some homemade banana pudding for dinner. We were supposed to take it to my FIL's house for a gathering today, but it never made it. That was the best one I made yet.0
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pearso21123 wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »pearso21123 wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »Asher_Ethan wrote: »I did well on my calories allllllll day... then the child asked to watch Spongebob Out of Water... No way I can do this sober... bring on the wine...
LOL! Good luck!
They do make some pretty messed up kids shows. My niece when she was 2-3 used to be obsessed with this show Oobi. It was a talking hand.
Ugh!!... I hated that show! (Sorry, I'm super far behind). But I miss The Upside Down Show. It was on for just a short period and really late at night.
She would watch that one too.
My nephew around that time was obsessed with The Fresh Beat Band & The Backyardigans.
My kids are finally starting to outgrow most cartoons, including Spongebob, and are switching over to all of those tween shows (Girl Meets World, Jesse, Liv and Maddie). Though I did catch my 13-year-old laying in my bed watching Spongebob all by herself the other day. No younger siblings to blame in on.
I'm legally an adult and I still watch cartoons by myself :P (well, only adventure time and futurama, but still.)0 -
Father's Day was a bust for us. Ended up in the ER with my daughter. Sick with fever for over a week and a rash came on and looks awful. No definite diagnosis, but possibly a reaction to an antibiotic. Had Chipotle for lunch and just had some homemade banana pudding for dinner. We were supposed to take it to my FIL's house for a gathering today, but it never made it. That was the best one I made yet.
At least the pudding was good. Sorry about your girl. Thinking about you beautiful lady.
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Father's Day was a bust for us. Ended up in the ER with my daughter. Sick with fever for over a week and a rash came on and looks awful. No definite diagnosis, but possibly a reaction to an antibiotic. Had Chipotle for lunch and just had some homemade banana pudding for dinner. We were supposed to take it to my FIL's house for a gathering today, but it never made it. That was the best one I made yet.
Aww hoping your little one feels better soon:(.
Haven't had Chipotle in forever.0 -
LadyAbsynthe wrote: »pearso21123 wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »pearso21123 wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »Asher_Ethan wrote: »I did well on my calories allllllll day... then the child asked to watch Spongebob Out of Water... No way I can do this sober... bring on the wine...
LOL! Good luck!
They do make some pretty messed up kids shows. My niece when she was 2-3 used to be obsessed with this show Oobi. It was a talking hand.
Ugh!!... I hated that show! (Sorry, I'm super far behind). But I miss The Upside Down Show. It was on for just a short period and really late at night.
She would watch that one too.
My nephew around that time was obsessed with The Fresh Beat Band & The Backyardigans.
My kids are finally starting to outgrow most cartoons, including Spongebob, and are switching over to all of those tween shows (Girl Meets World, Jesse, Liv and Maddie). Though I did catch my 13-year-old laying in my bed watching Spongebob all by herself the other day. No younger siblings to blame in on.
I'm legally an adult and I still watch cartoons by myself :P (well, only adventure time and futurama, but still.)
I'll admit on my days off if I am up at 7:30-8:00; occasionally I'll watch Spongebob if it's on but mostly I'll turn it on That '70's Show or the ID Channel.0 -
LadyAbsynthe wrote: »pearso21123 wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »pearso21123 wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »Asher_Ethan wrote: »I did well on my calories allllllll day... then the child asked to watch Spongebob Out of Water... No way I can do this sober... bring on the wine...
LOL! Good luck!
They do make some pretty messed up kids shows. My niece when she was 2-3 used to be obsessed with this show Oobi. It was a talking hand.
Ugh!!... I hated that show! (Sorry, I'm super far behind). But I miss The Upside Down Show. It was on for just a short period and really late at night.
She would watch that one too.
My nephew around that time was obsessed with The Fresh Beat Band & The Backyardigans.
My kids are finally starting to outgrow most cartoons, including Spongebob, and are switching over to all of those tween shows (Girl Meets World, Jesse, Liv and Maddie). Though I did catch my 13-year-old laying in my bed watching Spongebob all by herself the other day. No younger siblings to blame in on.
I'm legally an adult and I still watch cartoons by myself :P (well, only adventure time and futurama, but still.). I'm taking the kids to see Inside Out this week, and I confess that I may be more excited about it then they are. 0 -
kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »Father's Day was a bust for us. Ended up in the ER with my daughter. Sick with fever for over a week and a rash came on and looks awful. No definite diagnosis, but possibly a reaction to an antibiotic. Had Chipotle for lunch and just had some homemade banana pudding for dinner. We were supposed to take it to my FIL's house for a gathering today, but it never made it. That was the best one I made yet.
Aww hoping your little one feels better soon:(.
Haven't had Chipotle in forever.
Thanks for the good wishes. She is full of energy when the fever is down, you'd never know anything was wrong. Just hoping that ends soon. Now I am waiting for about an hour to let my dinner process, then I am going to go lift. I might do some other stuff after too, if I have the energy.0 -
EDC was amazing!!
Here's some pictures
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kelly_c_77 wrote: »orangesmartie wrote: »Charlie and I are off to the zoo today. Last time we went, we walked 6 miles! Enjoy your day everyone!
Awesome, have fun! I love the zoo...maybe as much as my son does. I can't wait to go this year!
I'm about to go run on the treadmill for the first time since getting sick on Monday. This is the longest rest period I've ever taken!! I'm nervous. Wish me luck!
Good luck! Better late than never, right? I'm sure you did great
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Father's Day was a bust for us. Ended up in the ER with my daughter. Sick with fever for over a week and a rash came on and looks awful. No definite diagnosis, but possibly a reaction to an antibiotic. Had Chipotle for lunch and just had some homemade banana pudding for dinner. We were supposed to take it to my FIL's house for a gathering today, but it never made it. That was the best one I made yet.
Eesh, that sucks. I hope she is alright.
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Glinda1971 wrote: »Happy day today! That extra pound disappeared and took another 0.4 with it.
That's the BEST! Congratulations!
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CountessKitteh wrote: »
I think this is a blue/gold/brown/white dress thing. How can you not see that this is a cute, chubby baby leg?!CountessKitteh wrote: »kellienw335 wrote: »OMG! So, if you Google "shark eating chocolate powder while wearing a trash bag" several of the profile pics from this thread show up! @riderfangal, @Tubbs216, @m1xm0d3, @kelly_c_77
Bahaha! Just had to look for myself!
And now, I need to make these:
I need these in my size.
I did! That is why I need said booties/slippers in my size!
I didn't understand the people seeing fingerpuppets, honestly.
Don't judge me, @CountessKitteh . I see the baby leg NOW.
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I'll watch Spongebob if it's an episode from the first three seasons.
Sorry to hear about your daughter @crosbylee At least you had some good food.
Glad you had fun @annette_15
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My BMI is now at like the 50th percentile. My sister's is below the first but NO PROBLEMS THERE. sigh. I shouldn't *kitten* care and I rant about it too often. She'll be home soon and it will be nice to see her, but then it will be really really stressful.0
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pofoster21 wrote: »orangesmartie wrote: »I don't know how to eat "healthy" and do not know what good nutrition means.
Also, I am a compulsive overeater/food addict that is finding it very hard to find recovery.
I missed this post first time around. Thanks to mrbungle for quoting.
You are not alone. Many people here are battling the same as you. I have a medical diagnosis of binge eating and compulsive eating and have had counselling and all sorts. Some days the binge monster wins, some days I win.
Set yourself smaller goals, and focus on the positive. Perhaps every meal, where you keep to your portion, pat yourself on the back and say well done. Say nice things to yourself. Tell yourself how well you did.
If the binge monster gets you, when you're finished say, ok you won the battle but I'm winning the war, we're done for now. Then, if you're able, go do something nice for yourself, like a short walk, or a nice bath.
Don't focus on the food, focus on being nice to yourself, even when you've slipped, practice thinking good things about yourself, even if its just to say, that was a binge, but I'm finished now,I don't need more, well done for recognising the end. The start is to take away the guilt/shamre/self loathing. Sounds easy right? Its not, it takes a lot of work.
If you're able, put nice messages on your cupboard/fridge doors, like I have beautiful eyes, I am a great person, my dimples are cute, do that so you can remind yourself every time you open the door that you are more than a bingre eater.
Once you get in the habit of being nice to yourself, you (we, because all of us here will support you) can help you tackle the food side. The key is taking very small baby steps. Maybe an hour, or meal at a time. Don't think of the big picture, just focus on your feet*
* I'm climbing a mountain in 2 weeks. All through our training we have said, never look at the summit, or you'll get disheartened on how far there is to go. Instead, look at your feet and where you're going to place them next. Celebrate each step you take, because it moves you forward.
A book I find useful is 'brain over binge' by Kathryn Hansen. Not the same circumstances, but talks about binging as a monster, and a 2 year old child and once you engage with it, start negotiating, you've lost. (I hope I'm allowed to recommend a book without getting a warning).
Use this thread. If you are feeling bingey, come and post here. We're all over the world, so there's usually someone awake. And feel free to message me if you want to talk
You're not on your own
Very well said. I have a quote on my wall at work that says it's never too late to become the person you might have been. I love that quote. There are endless possibilities in life and you choose where to take it.
I echo orangesmartie and mrbunglex welcome and stick around. You will be glad you did!
Thanks everyone. I appreciate the support. This binge eating cycle is such a hard one to break.0 -
Father's Day was a bust for us. Ended up in the ER with my daughter. Sick with fever for over a week and a rash came on and looks awful. No definite diagnosis, but possibly a reaction to an antibiotic. Had Chipotle for lunch and just had some homemade banana pudding for dinner. We were supposed to take it to my FIL's house for a gathering today, but it never made it. That was the best one I made yet.
Sorry to hear this! I hope she feels better soon. And I love Chipotle. You deserve it after that stress.0 -
xMrBunglex wrote: »Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there...
Ditto!0 -
Italian_Buju wrote: »pofoster21 wrote: »The problem with going to bed at 10 pm is I am wide awake at 2 am! Good morning Susie and my British MFPers...
I went to bed at a normal hour for me....knowing I did not have to wake up until 9am, since I am going into work at 11am.....my SO woke me up at a bit after 6 thinking I had to go in at 7....now I am wide awake and gonna end up dying later.....ugh
That sucks! I hate when I plan a sleep in and I can't make it happen. Hopefully you make it through today!0
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