Rainbow Warriors: Getting Fit & Fabulous!

debbiequack

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Im a Work-a-holic too. I love my job and I love to work. Its the olny way to live now days. Maybe thats why im not as healthy as I should be.
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I worked a lot until I had kids and then I stopped. I miss the huge successes I had, but in middle age, enjoy a work/life balance more

Debbie

debbiequack

Ok, guys, new question:

Do you allow room in your new lifestyle to indulge in junk food? Why or why not? Bonus question: if you still indulge, what's your number one junk food vice?


I allow a bit of room, but I try to go for slightly better stuff (like those peanut butter pies I made). I want to get healthy, but I still think there's room for good taste. That being said, when I get a craving, now, I tend to stop and think "how can I indulge this in a healthy way?", which is why I usually end up with a jar of peanut butter in one hand and dried apricots in the other. I'm a little addicted to those, now.

My number one vice, though, is chocolate. If anyone figures out a way to give that up without wanting to hurt people, let me kniw. Otherwise, it stays in the diet for good. I have at least managed to switch to all dark and only one or two pieces a day, at most.

Occasionally I have cookies at work or a couple of pieces of chocolate, but I don't consider it a "vice" as long as I partake in a moderate way. I am usually able to still stay under calories.

I have noticed though, that most of my weight loss is staying AWAY from high calorie foods. I almost never go out to dinner, and being a mom of an autistic kid, don't have much of a social life (not complaining) so there aren't parties and stuff. I control what we have in the fridge so my son gets treats that I don't care for I wonder how I would do if I was exposed to more junk food?

Best,

Debbie

debbiequack

First of all, Rainbow Warriors is a term that is copyrighted an protected by the Taino National Tribal Council.

Second,

Tainos are highly offended by anyone who thinks they can corrupt this cultural and historically significant term that is recognized by the US government of Tribal affairs, as well as many other World organizations, including the UN.

Please stop misusing this terminiology. Rainbow Warriors are the spiritual guides of an ancient and beautiful Native American Nation. Can you please rename your group?

It's not a "group", it's a thread. Perhaps when MFP allows for the ability to create groups, we can make sure to name it something different. Like other users have said, when we call it "LBTGQ" or whatever, the thread gets deleted. Sorry if it offends. I doubt it's prosecutable since it's not a group. If we named a thread "Kelloggs" I highly doubt the company would sue.

Best,

Debbie

Camppryor21

Its back on track for me. For the past few weeks I have not been eating right or logging. And for the past 2 weeks I have had a stomach ache just about every day. I couldnt understand why untill I talked with my honey. The first thing she said was,"Have you been logging?" then I got in trouble for not logging. I talked her into doing this with me(for me) and her logs are posted everynight. Mine... not so much. when asked what I ate yesterday I really couldnt answer cause I ate so much I honestly forgot what my main meals even were. It wasnt untill this morning she asked if I had cheese(dairy is not my friend) Then it clicked... i had cheese EVERY time I ate yesterday. Cheese burger, cheese fries. string cheese, Hot cheetos with nacho cheese. ( I bet yalls eyes are big right about now) Point of the story is.. I need to get back on track to better my health, and before my honey gives up on me.

seasonalvoodoo

Its back on track for me. For the past few weeks I have not been eating right or logging. And for the past 2 weeks I have had a stomach ache just about every day. I couldnt understand why untill I talked with my honey. The first thing she said was,"Have you been logging?" then I got in trouble for not logging. I talked her into doing this with me(for me) and her logs are posted everynight. Mine... not so much. when asked what I ate yesterday I really couldnt answer cause I ate so much I honestly forgot what my main meals even were. It wasnt untill this morning she asked if I had cheese(dairy is not my friend) Then it clicked... i had cheese EVERY time I ate yesterday. Cheese burger, cheese fries. string cheese, Hot cheetos with nacho cheese. ( I bet yalls eyes are big right about now) Point of the story is.. I need to get back on track to better my health, and before my honey gives up on me.

Glad you're getting a handle on things and we're all here for you! Stomach aches are definitely a good motivator to eat healthy...before starting here at MFP I had one nearly every single day.

onlyonewilson

When i was diagnosed with diabetes I said no to chocoloates and sweets (candy) and apart from a couple of wafer thin mints in restaurants i have stuck to it. Gone are those entire boxes of chocolates eaten one after the other. But i keep grazing the fridge and the fruit bowl - and last night i did have some granola bars that i found (justification - big stress over the dog's health)

I have promised myself that when i reach my target weight and so need to add a few calories to the daily routine i am going to reinstate cheese. At the moment its not allowed in the house

Off the weight subject... how's the doggy?

peacehawk

I, once again hve missed much:

1-Yes, I eat what I want, but I have to work for it, and get the majority of my target nutrients and fiber in as well.

2- I'm wondering about tedog as well. That can be so stressful when your poochie child is not doing well.

3- I try very hard to be aware of cultural appropriation. As a Unitaran Universalist and a Wiccan, I have a lo of overlap in my spiritual path with other cultures sinceso many earth based traditions like wicca and most native tradtions of all places have been stolen through physical, spiritual and political warfare. So, I am sorry that the name of this thread has offended. Hoaving said this, I am sooo grateful for this thread and all of those on it. The rainbow has come to symbolize diversity and acceptance throughout the world and oppressed people have learned to honor one another with aligning ourselves with the beauty, grace and diversty of color in the rainbow. I am a proud rainbow flag waiver and will cntinue to be proud of that emblem. And for me, the. Rainbow colors evn more strongly reresent the 7 major chakras which I use in energy and body wrk. The rainbow means so much to so many different cultures that fo one to caim it as proprietary seems kind of a disrespect to the creator and the atmosphere that give it to us as a gift. Think of noah, the native americans, east indians and the nuns who did a diversity workshop in the 1980s that my sister went to before the rainbow flag was popularized. As for being wariors, anyone who has to day by day fight for their rght to self define is a warrior. I'm just sorry to have stepped on a tradition of an ancient people.

mimaduck83

hey lovely people

well I've been a bit rubbish at checking in with you all for a couple of reasons....mainly I was rubbish. But also because I've been busy running etc...and now I am busy being injured. My lovely gf came to look after me after I got out of hospital and now I am just bummed beyond belief that I am out of action.

Hope you are all still feeling the great burn and dropping the lbs, kgs, inches and BMI points...catch you all on the flip side xx

backwardslant

Ok Warriors, I've got a question of the week for you if anyone is listening:

Is/are your significant other/partner/wife/husband/girlfriend/boyfriend/family/kids/pets supportive of your weight loss and/or health and/or fitness goals? And are there too many /s in that one question?

As for me, my family is always very supportive. Although, to be fair, this isn't quite the bomb I may have dropped on them in the past. Like telling them I was becoming a vegetarian. Or a democrat.

My furry critters (Bobby, Teddy and Henry David), on the other hand, are not so supportive. They don't like being kicked out of the workout room. And they don't care much for the new healthy diet I've put them on along my with my own. Particularly Teddy who, much like his namesake, is quite rotund and feels he is being slowly starved to death. However, since they've done nothing to contribute to the household besides flooding the house (twice) and learning to turn on the gas on the stove, they get no say at all about the new family wellness plan.

How about you guys? Are your (fill-in-the-blanks) supportive of your goals?

electriq

My partner is very supportive of my healthy diet and lifestyle, we are quite similar in terms of our level of activity and support each other with this. We each have our different things which we prefer, I'm more of a runner/cyclist/swimmer while she likes gym classes/boot camp and recently started dance classes. She has introduced me to a lot of healthy food since we have been together and I think has been influential in my increased awareness of nutritional qualities of food. We also both really like chocolate, just to balance things out

richardholt2011

Wed 09/21/11 08:20 PMQUOTE:

When i was diagnosed with diabetes I said no to chocoloates and sweets (candy) and apart from a couple of wafer thin mints in restaurants i have stuck to it. Gone are those entire boxes of chocolates eaten one after the other. But i keep grazing the fridge and the fruit bowl - and last night i did have some granola bars that i found (justification - big stress over the dog's health)

I have promised myself that when i reach my target weight and so need to add a few calories to the daily routine i am going to reinstate cheese. At the moment its not allowed in the house



Off the weight subject... how's the doggy?



Thanks for asking. Doggy has cancer - seems fine at the moment, just old and slow, but wont be with us much longer. Heart breaking but there we are

unsuspectingfish

Back from vacation and therefore back to the internet. I weighed myself right after I ate and I have neither gained nor lost, so I've probably actually lost about a pound. I also just set up my new Wii (a birthday present from my brother and hell to get home via train) with my new Jillian Michaels game. I was going to get Wii Fit, but I don't currently have the money to drop on the balance board. Anyway, I've got some TV viewing to catch up on. I do have a question for everyone, though:

What Wii games should I buy?

electriq

Can't say I can recommend any wii games I'm afraid. Just wanted to drop in to say hi to everyone, and also feel free to add me as a friend if you would like. One thing I am coming to really like about this place is seeing what everyone else is up to, the sense of community and encouraging each other :-) ...another explanation could be that I am riding high on endorphins after a great swim tonight, don't mind me

unsuspectingfish

Happy National Coming Out Day!

backwardslant

Happy National Coming Out Day!

Indeed, and same to you!

electriq

Happy National Coming Out Day!

Indeed, and same to you!

Of which country?

electriq

Hi!!

It's dead;y quiet around here, thought I'd break the silence


...that is all

debbiequack

Hi!!

It's dead;y quiet around here, thought I'd break the silence


...that is all

SCREAM!!!

electriq

Hi!!

It's dead;y quiet around here, thought I'd break the silence


...that is all

SCREAM!!!

Yikes!!

herstrawberri

Bump for later.

backwardslant

Hi!!

It's dead;y quiet around here, thought I'd break the silence


...that is all

SCREAM!!!

Yikes!!

It HAS been awfully quiet in here lately. Where/how have you all been?? Any exciting news?

herstrawberri

So I'm new to MFP. What are the Rainbow Warriors? My name is Dawn and I'm from WI. I;ve been on my weight loss journey for about 6ish months. I've lost 87lbs to date. I've recently come over from another weight loss site, and I totally love how interactive MFP is. I'm still 'learning the ropes' so to speak. I have a wonderful GF that supports me and loves me for the person I am, inside and out. She thinks I'm the most beautifull girl in the world. I wish everyone the best of luck!

backwardslant

Hi there, herstrawberri! Welcome to MFP and to our fun group.

unsuspectingfish

Hey, guys! It would seem the groups are up, now, and someone's already started an LGBTQ one. Come and join us!

unsuspectingfish

Hey, guys! It would seem the groups are up, now, and someone's already started an LGBTQ one. Come and join us!

It's called LGBTQA. You have to type the whole thing into the search to find it.