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  • Arienna
    Arienna Posts: 913
    I love power Yoga....its awesome...what is 30 Day Shread?? Im sure i can google it...think i will do that now...

    Today I did a body Works class (250-300 Cal)...38 mins Elliptical (400 cals) and power yoga (300 cals)....and right now im eating a protein bar because I need it and also because I have to get up in the morning for Step Sculpt Class.....

    Goodnight Everyone!!!

    30 Day Shred is a video put out by Jillian Michaels. It's great! I think it's only $10-15 too

    Becca- Good morning to you too! I am doing strength today too, the 30 day shred. Waiting for my daughter to stop talking my ear off so I can get to it lol. My kids only have school on Mon, Wed and Fri. They are in young fives and kindergarten, next year my son will go full time, that will be so strange for him to be gone all week! Anyway, I did notice a change in my skin, especially. Must be from drinking all that water. I haven't really noticed any other differences but then again last week kinda sucked for me.

    Kim- Wow, working till midnight then again at 6 am!? My old job was like that, it can be really rough. Hopefully you can get rested up today!

    I'm off to do my shred! :flowerforyou:
  • Mindful_Trent
    Mindful_Trent Posts: 3,954 Member
    Hey all - Good morning! I haven't really noticed any obvious physical changes yet - clothes aren't really fitting any differently or anything like that. I do think I've got a little more energy than I used to, and my endurance is definitely higher even after just 3 weeks.

    Last week I was good - I worked out every day but one; I don't think that's going to happen this week... I've got a big group assignment we're working on this week that's due next Monday, plus I've got a mid-term exam on Thursday I'm not ready for yet... I figure that I'll just watch what I eat, get the "accidental" exercise I can (parking in the back of the lot at work, etc.) and then I'll probably work out Thurs. night, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I'll be sooooooo glad when school is over!! (Should be done in the spring.) That'll make it much easier to develop a disciplined exercise routine.
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    Jessica - 171.2 (2# loss)
    Anu - 217 (- 1 lb)
    Ian- 245 (+3lbs)
    Tiff - 216.5 (4.5# loss)
    Shannon 154 (-1 lb)
    Courtney 295.6 (-1 lb)
    Pam 203.8 (+.8 gain)
    Amy 196.5 (0 gain/loss)
    Marianne 159 (-2lbs)
    Kim 181 (+2 lb )

    Gained 2, but am ok with that...too many variables in the beginning, water, muscle building and oh yeah the 3 birthdays this week....lol

    Point is, I feel better. I was able to put some jeans on that I couldn't before. I am going to throw away my "fat" jeans as a continued committment to this new lifestyle. Does anyone else what to get rid of 1 piece of "comfort, fat" piece of clothing?

    I also have two inspiration pieces (dresses) that I have hanging in my closet. My mom was telling me to get the bigger size and I said no. I bought the smaller ones and ohhh can you see all the bumps and folds. I am going to try them on in two weeks and see the difference. Right! Because, there will be a difference.

    I was going to keep track of weights; but, who is doing it now? I forgot....so many postings

    Good luck all,

    Kim
  • nehtaeh
    nehtaeh Posts: 2,849 Member
    I had intended to work out last night, but we are kidless til tonight and we celebrated our anniversary early. Didn't do anything too exciting, but did go to dinner and rented some movies. I fell asleep by about 9pm, which never happens. My kids don't usually go to bed until then. So, I got a lot of sleep last night instead - it was overdue and felt wonderful.

    So, tonight will be busy. Get the kids, eat dinner of some sort, we need groceries, but I doubt that will happen tonight. I will do the elliptical after the girls go to bed. I need to take some pictures and scan/copy/pring a wedding pictures for my step-mom. We've only been married 4 years and she's just now getting these pics. Oh, well - I'm lazy what can I say.

    But, I WILL workout tonight.

    Courtney - I will be adding the shred back to my workout plan in a couple weeks. I love that dvd!! I will be buying her two other dvds soon. You can get them through her website for $15 for both. You sign up for 2 weeks of her thing online, but you can cancel that if you don't want it after two weeks. Anyway, that's my plan. Have fun with the shred!
  • Arienna
    Arienna Posts: 913
    I had intended to work out last night, but we are kidless til tonight and we celebrated our anniversary early. Didn't do anything too exciting, but did go to dinner and rented some movies. I fell asleep by about 9pm, which never happens. My kids don't usually go to bed until then. So, I got a lot of sleep last night instead - it was overdue and felt wonderful.

    So, tonight will be busy. Get the kids, eat dinner of some sort, we need groceries, but I doubt that will happen tonight. I will do the elliptical after the girls go to bed. I need to take some pictures and scan/copy/pring a wedding pictures for my step-mom. We've only been married 4 years and she's just now getting these pics. Oh, well - I'm lazy what can I say.

    But, I WILL workout tonight.

    Courtney - I will be adding the shred back to my workout plan in a couple weeks. I love that dvd!! I will be buying her two other dvds soon. You can get them through her website for $15 for both. You sign up for 2 weeks of her thing online, but you can cancel that if you don't want it after two weeks. Anyway, that's my plan. Have fun with the shred!

    Wow, that is definitely a workout! lol. I do have the trouble zones dvd of hers as well, I will work on that after the shred I think, to change things up a bit.

    My kids are begging for mac and cheese for lunch so I found a healthier recipe for some..it's not the greatest but better than the box kind!

    Once again, I use whole pasta and reduced fat margarine and cheeses so the nutrition info will come out a bit different.

    Two-Cheese Ziti

    Ingredients
    3 cups uncooked ziti or small tube pasta- I'm going to use whole grain pasta
    1 tablespoon butter- I use reduced fat margarine
    2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon pepper
    1-3/4 cups fat-free milk
    3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
    2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese- I use reduced fat

    TOPPING:
    3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
    1-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted
    1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
    3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

    Directions

    Cook ziti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cheeses until melted.

    Drain ziti; add to sauce and stir to coat. Transfer to a shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes.

    In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and butter; stir in cheeses. Sprinkle over ziti. Bake, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until heated through and topping is lightly browned. Yield: 5 servings.

    Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup equals 340 calories, 11 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 590 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 18 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat.

    Kim- As soon as I am out of my current size ALL of them are going in the trash. I refuse to go back! I also have some dresses that I want to fit into that I haven't worn in YEARS. They will fit me at my goal weight! :drinker:

    Tiff- What are you going to school for? Is it accounting? lol
  • ianconway
    ianconway Posts: 185 Member
    Morning all!

    I am starting to get back on the wagon today... I did my 30 minute Strength/Cardio workout on Wii Fit Plus this morning and am hoping it's warm this afternoon to do some jogging.

    I hope all is well with you and yours!

    -Ian :smile:
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    Just an FYI...If anyone is keeping track...I was able to add body parts to the measurement section on MFP...Also, it's a good idea to add abdomen...ideally the abdomen should be less than 37" (this may only be for women).

    I think it's a sign of increased risk for heart disease and diabetes,

    Kim
  • mamaturner
    mamaturner Posts: 2,447 Member
    Just an FYI...If anyone is keeping track...I was able to add body parts to the measurement section on MFP...Also, it's a good idea to add abdomen...ideally the abdomen should be less than 37" (this may only be for women).

    I think it's a sign of increased risk for heart disease and diabetes,

    Kim

    How and where did you add body parts!?!?!
  • Mindful_Trent
    Mindful_Trent Posts: 3,954 Member
    Courtney - Gee...how could you tell it's accounting?? :laugh:
    I'm going to school (full-time) to get dual MBA and MS in accounting degrees. I already work (full-time) in accounting and am going to be applying for my CPA license sometime in the next 6 months or so (possibly over winter break...depends on if I have time to finish the last requirement by then or not). Between work and school I feel like I don't have time to exercise as much as I want - I have good weeks and bad weeks, so i'm just doing what I can and trying to at least keep my eating consistent.

    -Tiff
  • mamaturner
    mamaturner Posts: 2,447 Member
    Just an FYI...If anyone is keeping track...I was able to add body parts to the measurement section on MFP...Also, it's a good idea to add abdomen...ideally the abdomen should be less than 37" (this may only be for women).

    I think it's a sign of increased risk for heart disease and diabetes,

    Kim

    How and where did you add body parts!?!?!

    OK, so I found it, lol. I love that you can do that! So I don't know that we'll need spreadsheets unless we all compile... I also found where to measure the abdomen! Have a good day... it's gloomy, cold and overcast here :frown:
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    Kim- As soon as I am out of my current size ALL of them are going in the trash. I refuse to go back! I also have some dresses that I want to fit into that I haven't worn in YEARS. They will fit me at my goal weight! :drinker:

    I love it!!!! ALL IN THE TRASH

    I have a so many clothes that are waiting for me too. My plan is to rid of one piece of clothing each week of my fat, unsexy clothing. Like old sweatshirts, sweats and jeans. I find that clothes shopping is a great motivator even if you don't buy anything.

    I am excited and motivated this week. Usually, this is where I fall off the diet wagon. I am wearing those tight jeans as a reminder of not going back. Logging in each day and getting support is a huge motivator.

    Thanks to all,

    Kim
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    How and where did you add body parts!?!?!

    I think it's when you input the data initially...so, you would have to take everything out and put it back in and add new areas...so, basically, you would have to start over. Going back to it now, it won't let me.

    Kim
  • Arienna
    Arienna Posts: 913
    Courtney - Gee...how could you tell it's accounting?? :laugh:
    I'm going to school (full-time) to get dual MBA and MS in accounting degrees. I already work (full-time) in accounting and am going to be applying for my CPA license sometime in the next 6 months or so (possibly over winter break...depends on if I have time to finish the last requirement by then or not). Between work and school I feel like I don't have time to exercise as much as I want - I have good weeks and bad weeks, so i'm just doing what I can and trying to at least keep my eating consistent.

    -Tiff

    Lol, yeah real hard to tell! :P :laugh: I am going for my associate's in accounting, I will eventually have my MBA hopefully..lol. I am going to school late in life since I had my kids my so early but better late than never! Accounting is supposed to be a good thing to be getting into now :drinker:
  • Arienna
    Arienna Posts: 913
    How and where did you add body parts!?!?!

    I think it's when you input the data initially...so, you would have to take everything out and put it back in and add new areas...so, basically, you would have to start over. Going back to it now, it won't let me.

    Kim

    Wow, thanks for the tip! This would be so much easier!!
  • XFitMojoMom
    XFitMojoMom Posts: 3,255 Member
    It was my intention to work out too last night, but then I got some major 'tude from my husband and I preferred to sulk with my tea.
    I did see my personal trainer today and we talked about the 13 pound gain. He really wants me to go for my hormonal blood work... He doesn't believe I was able to eat 25,000 excess calories... I think it's a combination of stress and hormones that is making me fat. My husband was out of the country for 2 weeks in September (all at once) and I had to manage by myself. Next week he leaves again, but this time for 3 weeks... OY! :sad:

    So what's for Lunch today?
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    It was my intention to work out too last night, but then I got some major 'tude from my husband and I preferred to sulk with my tea.
    I did see my personal trainer today and we talked about the 13 pound gain. He really wants me to go for my hormonal blood work... He doesn't believe I was able to eat 25,000 excess calories... I think it's a combination of stress and hormones that is making me fat. My husband was out of the country for 2 weeks in September (all at once) and I had to manage by myself. Next week he leaves again, but this time for 3 weeks... OY! :sad:

    So what's for Lunch today?

    My husband was in the military during the earlier part of our marriage...we went a whole year without seeing each other. My daughter was born without him. I hope that you find incredible strength within yourself because you are basically the mainstay for your girls...lucky, you are able to stay home with them and give them that stability.

    Distance causes great stress on a marriage...my husband sometimes felt like an outsider cause he was gone so much...I felt like he came and went and tried to run things while at home...when things ran really smooth without him...Just thought I would let you know that I understand the huge stress of feeling left alone...try to utilize your extended family if you have it

    Lunch is healthy.....good idea to have your levels checked...also, ask them to check vitamin D, hgb, B levels as well as the hormonal levels

    Good luck,

    Kim
  • mamaturner
    mamaturner Posts: 2,447 Member
    It was my intention to work out too last night, but then I got some major 'tude from my husband and I preferred to sulk with my tea.
    I did see my personal trainer today and we talked about the 13 pound gain. He really wants me to go for my hormonal blood work... He doesn't believe I was able to eat 25,000 excess calories... I think it's a combination of stress and hormones that is making me fat. My husband was out of the country for 2 weeks in September (all at once) and I had to manage by myself. Next week he leaves again, but this time for 3 weeks... OY! :sad:

    So what's for Lunch today?

    As I may not be going through whatyou are, I was on the other end so to speak. Growing up my father was on the road all the time. There's years in my life I have 1 if any memories with him in it. However my mom made it work, and because of it I am much more closer to my mom than my father. Then of course after he starte his first company both of them were gone ALL THE TIME. Now if I call to chat, very often they're in another state, they can be gone for weeks at a time going from place to place, but luckily for them they're kids are grown and they can enjoy this together. There is some anymosity (spelling?) towards actually both of my parents due to myself actually raising my brothers most of my life due to them always being gone, but I know it was because they were trying to support us (I guess, lol) Just try that your husband gets to spend some quality time with your girls...
  • nehtaeh
    nehtaeh Posts: 2,849 Member
    Ugghh - lunch was taco bell. I will be hitting up the grocery store tonight and will restock my lunches. But, my kids and hubby will be gone tonight, so I can eat a bunch of celery if I want. I don't have to make dinner or worry about anyone else. I will likely not be hungry until much later though.

    I have an accounting degree. Well, my undergrad is accounting. I have my MBA in general business. No desire to take the CPA at this point. If I happen to change jobs and it would be beneficial, I'll think about it. Right now I am just wanting to get a certification, just not sure which one. Either CIA (certified internal auditor) or CMA - just depends on which direction I'd like to commit to. I'd be a lifelong student if they paid me to do it. Good luck guys! Accounting is a great field, there are so many options on what you can do.
  • Arienna
    Arienna Posts: 913
    Ugghh - lunch was taco bell. I will be hitting up the grocery store tonight and will restock my lunches. But, my kids and hubby will be gone tonight, so I can eat a bunch of celery if I want. I don't have to make dinner or worry about anyone else. I will likely not be hungry until much later though.

    I have an accounting degree. Well, my undergrad is accounting. I have my MBA in general business. No desire to take the CPA at this point. If I happen to change jobs and it would be beneficial, I'll think about it. Right now I am just wanting to get a certification, just not sure which one. Either CIA (certified internal auditor) or CMA - just depends on which direction I'd like to commit to. I'd be a lifelong student if they paid me to do it. Good luck guys! Accounting is a great field, there are so many options on what you can do.

    Yeah, it actually took me a very long time to decide what degree to choose. The college I go to right now only offers a Bachelor's of Science in Business with a concentration in Accounting, that's not the same as an actual accounting degree is it? Not that I NEED to know these things this minute but I am a researchaholic! I research things to death..lol

    I am hoping to reach my weight goals and get my Associate's Degree around the same time! Finally taking care of me now that my children are in school.
  • mamaturner
    mamaturner Posts: 2,447 Member
    I wish I had a degree in something more widespread like yall. I have my associates in Culinary Arts... and as it is extremely fun and exhilerating... it's very hard on your family life, which is why I'm working part time as a cashier... It's not even close to rewarding and makes me feel like I wasted 2 years of my life.. but within the next year hopefully I'll be back in my field. I really want to get my bachlors (wow I can't believe I can't spell that) in Nutrition.. but right now we just don't have the ability/money and there's no university real close that I can go to. I've also thought of getting my teaching degree so I could possibly teach Culinary where I went. But who knows!
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    Nutrition is a great degree from a medical perspective...at the hospital I work at, we have nutritional consults especially for the elderly, diabetic education and there is also a program called ways to wellness for the community to work with a nutritionist; then, you can cross over to teaching as well at colleges...it was a required course for nursing

    I think it's growing field because of all the obesity in America

    Kim
  • mamaturner
    mamaturner Posts: 2,447 Member
    Nutrition is a great degree from a medical perspective...at the hospital I work at, we have nutritional consults especially for the elderly, diabetic education and there is also a program called ways to wellness for the community to work with a nutritionist; then, you can cross over to teaching as well at colleges...it was a required course for nursing

    I think it's growing field because of all the obesity in America

    Kim

    I agree, and it's been helping me with mfp as well, and making my dietary changes. There are also quite a few assisted living homes where I live, and they actually have an exec. chef position I've been waiting to open for a while... it was very frustrating b/c the last time they had an opening I was 8 months pregnant :( lol I guess I just have to wait til I find that perfect position that'll get my foot back in the door!
  • nehtaeh
    nehtaeh Posts: 2,849 Member
    Ugghh - lunch was taco bell. I will be hitting up the grocery store tonight and will restock my lunches. But, my kids and hubby will be gone tonight, so I can eat a bunch of celery if I want. I don't have to make dinner or worry about anyone else. I will likely not be hungry until much later though.

    I have an accounting degree. Well, my undergrad is accounting. I have my MBA in general business. No desire to take the CPA at this point. If I happen to change jobs and it would be beneficial, I'll think about it. Right now I am just wanting to get a certification, just not sure which one. Either CIA (certified internal auditor) or CMA - just depends on which direction I'd like to commit to. I'd be a lifelong student if they paid me to do it. Good luck guys! Accounting is a great field, there are so many options on what you can do.

    Yeah, it actually took me a very long time to decide what degree to choose. The college I go to right now only offers a Bachelor's of Science in Business with a concentration in Accounting, that's not the same as an actual accounting degree is it? Not that I NEED to know these things this minute but I am a researchaholic! I research things to death..lol

    I am hoping to reach my weight goals and get my Associate's Degree around the same time! Finally taking care of me now that my children are in school.

    Yeah, the degree would be a business degree if you didn't have a concentration. The concentration just makes you take more classes in that area. My degree is Bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting, with accounting being my concentration. I could have gotten an accounting concentration for my MBA but didn't want it. I didn't want to be limited to just accounting. I have other goals. But, if you plan to be a CPA, an MBA in accounting would be just fine. I would assume that's def. the direction you'd like to take your degree into.
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    Here is my link for Korean Bulgogi pork lettuce wraps:

    http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=791835

    You can get all the nutrional info on this website

    It's a sweet spicy pork, sticky rice, wrapped in a lettuce leaf....so good, 3 of my 4 kids will eat it...the fourth is coming around.

    The red bean paste is from a Korean store which I don't know if everyone can get...we make this for our friends and they love it. Very easy to make. My trick is to have the butcher slice a pork loin roast very thin like bacon and then I cut it down from there into stir fry strips.

    Yummy eats,

    Kim
  • mamaturner
    mamaturner Posts: 2,447 Member
    Here is my link for Korean Bulgogi pork lettuce wraps:

    http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=791835

    You can get all the nutrional info on this website

    It's a sweet spicy pork, sticky rice, wrapped in a lettuce leaf....so good, 3 of my 4 kids will eat it...the fourth is coming around.

    The red bean paste is from a Korean store which I don't know if everyone can get...we make this for our friends and they love it. Very easy to make. My trick is to have the butcher slice a pork loin roast very thin like bacon and then I cut it down from there into stir fry strips.

    Yummy eats,

    Kim

    *drools* that sounds so good!! I love asian cuisine, I think my husband may even eat it thanks to the pork! lol
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    My husband is addicted to it....you could make it healthier with brown rice...but, you need sticky rice to keep it all together...let me know if you try it...I entered it in the food database so everyone could add it to their meals easier

    Kim
  • Arienna
    Arienna Posts: 913
    Thanks for the yummy recipe, I'll have to try it! I too LOVE Asian food. The one thing I find hard though is, even though I enjoy brown rice, I absolutely love jasmine rice with my Asian food. It has a distinct flavor I really enjoy :laugh:

    Shannon- thanks for giving me the info about the degrees! I wasn't sure of how things worked :flowerforyou:

    I'm about to start dinner for my family. We're having this:

    Sirloin Strips over Rice

    1-1/2 lbs boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
    2 tsp olive oil, divided
    2 medium onions, thinly sliced
    1 garlic clove, minced
    1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
    1/2 cup reduced sodium beef broth
    1/3 cup dry red wine OR additional beef broth
    1 bay leaf
    1/2 tsp dried thyme
    1/2 tsp dried basil
    3 cups hot cooked rice

    Sprinkle beef strips with salt and pepper to taste. in a large nonstick skilled coated with cooking spray, brown beef in 1 tsp olive oil. Remove and keep warm.

    In the same skillet, saute onions and garlic in remaining oil until tender. Stir into tomatoes, broth, wine or additional broth, bay leaf, basil and thyme. Bring to a boil, reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

    Return beef to the pan; cook for 2-4 minutes or until tender and mixture is heated through. Discard bay leaf. Serve over rice.

    6 servings
    serving size 2/3 cup beef mixture with 1/2 cup cooked rice

    Calories 299
    Fat 7g
    Sat fat 2g
    Cholesterol 63 mg
    Sodium 567 mg
    Carbs 31 g
    Fiber 3g
    Protein 25g

    P.S. Do you all think I post too many recipes? lol
  • mamaturner
    mamaturner Posts: 2,447 Member
    Thanks for the yummy recipe, I'll have to try it! I too LOVE Asian food. The one thing I find hard though is, even though I enjoy brown rice, I absolutely love jasmine rice with my Asian food. It has a distinct flavor I really enjoy :laugh:

    Shannon- thanks for giving me the info about the degrees! I wasn't sure of how things worked :flowerforyou:

    I'm about to start dinner for my family. We're having this:

    Sirloin Strips over Rice

    1-1/2 lbs boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
    2 tsp olive oil, divided
    2 medium onions, thinly sliced
    1 garlic clove, minced
    1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
    1/2 cup reduced sodium beef broth
    1/3 cup dry red wine OR additional beef broth
    1 bay leaf
    1/2 tsp dried thyme
    1/2 tsp dried basil
    3 cups hot cooked rice

    Sprinkle beef strips with salt and pepper to taste. in a large nonstick skilled coated with cooking spray, brown beef in 1 tsp olive oil. Remove and keep warm.

    In the same skillet, saute onions and garlic in remaining oil until tender. Stir into tomatoes, broth, wine or additional broth, bay leaf, basil and thyme. Bring to a boil, reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

    Return beef to the pan; cook for 2-4 minutes or until tender and mixture is heated through. Discard bay leaf. Serve over rice.

    6 servings
    serving size 2/3 cup beef mixture with 1/2 cup cooked rice

    Calories 299
    Fat 7g
    Sat fat 2g
    Cholesterol 63 mg
    Sodium 567 mg
    Carbs 31 g
    Fiber 3g
    Protein 25g

    P.S. Do you all think I post too many recipes? lol

    MmMmMmMmmmm
    that sounds like some good ol' comfort food! and NO you do not post too many recipes I don't think anyone could.... tonight we're having Chicken Carbonara... hopefully a healthier version from the heavy whipping cream sauce.. I'll post when after I've made it and have my measurements!
  • Arienna
    Arienna Posts: 913
    Chicken Carbonara sounds soo good! I will continue to post recipes practically daily then lol.

    I'm sooo frustrated though!!! :mad:

    Does anyone else have a super unsupportive husband/partner?! My husband just doesn't get it. He complains and complains when I make a "healthy" dinner that he would rather have something fried in butter or whatever. He is in good shape, and I try and tell him just cause he's thin doesn't mean that he is in good health! He doesn't care I guess. He just wants to eat 'good' food. He knows I'm trying to lose weight, he in no way supports me, instead he does just the opposite. I don't understand, I would think he would WANT this. When I met him I weighed about 115 lbs.. I know this is horrible to say but sometimes I wonder why I am still with him.

    Anyway, sorry to vent like that! I just am sooo angry!
  • mamaturner
    mamaturner Posts: 2,447 Member
    Chicken Carbonara sounds soo good! I will continue to post recipes practically daily then lol.

    I'm sooo frustrated though!!! :mad:

    Does anyone else have a super unsupportive husband/partner?! My husband just doesn't get it. He complains and complains when I make a "healthy" dinner that he would rather have something fried in butter or whatever. He is in good shape, and I try and tell him just cause he's thin doesn't mean that he is in good health! He doesn't care I guess. He just wants to eat 'good' food. He knows I'm trying to lose weight, he in no way supports me, instead he does just the opposite. I don't understand, I would think he would WANT this. When I met him I weighed about 115 lbs.. I know this is horrible to say but sometimes I wonder why I am still with him.

    Anyway, sorry to vent like that! I just am sooo angry!

    Oh my gosh Courtne you have no idea how similar our situations are... when my husbad and I met 4 1/2 years go I also weight 115# my lowest and healthiest! Everything changed when I got pregnant with my daughter, and it's only getting worse. He's also thin and "fit" but I also try to tell him how eating once a day is not healthy (that's pretty much how he eats) thanks to living with his batcholer father for 5 years. I try and I mean you can look at me and see I'm losing the weight but all the time he makes snyde comments of how fat I am, how lazy (yea right! I work part time and take care of our daughter, cook, clean and take care of that big baby!)
    I don't know how many times that damn D or S(eperate) word have come into my head, bt I'm not a quitter. I think perhaps there's something in my husband (and yours too) that's afraid of what will happen when we do lose the weight. We'll be more attractive to the opposite and sometimes same sex (hehe had to) and they'll have to "stake their clame" all over again. I've spent many hours wondering why he doesn't support me, he tells me all the time he just wants me the way I was when we met but doesn't realize that him saying that I look beautiful or remarking on my appearance would make it all the better. He often tries to "police" my eating as well. So, that being said... I'm here if you ever need to vent! And I'm sure your available for the same.. Keep your head up, don't do t for him, do it for you. That's what I keep telling myself otherwise I felt like whats the point. Sorry it's so much written!
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