tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post4763116350549190126..comments2024-02-23T05:16:12.783-05:00Comments on VOICES FROM THE HEART: Joanne--Food for thought and dinner.Mona Riskhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14923883333893160794noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-75874589821040147082010-06-09T22:41:38.755-04:002010-06-09T22:41:38.755-04:00Hi Lisa,
I use the reward system when I'm writ...Hi Lisa,<br />I use the reward system when I'm writing. If I write 500 words, then I treat myself to . . . you guessed it . . . Hershey kisses!Josiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05930730661273079224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-36585237304165231192010-06-09T10:00:09.880-04:002010-06-09T10:00:09.880-04:00Eating well is so tough!
when I'm nearing a ...Eating well is so tough! <br /><br />when I'm nearing a deadline, I tend to pound food--it's so tempting to keep something to nibble on at my desk! <br /><br />And yet--must...resist...urge...<br /><br />thanks for a great post! I can't really comment on the low-carb diet aspect of it because I've not done much research into it. <br /><br />But I wish your daughter lots of good luck!<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Lisa DaleLisa Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10234985727595064652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-57580590614917606952010-06-09T09:27:56.410-04:002010-06-09T09:27:56.410-04:00Paisley and Jill,
You're right! I can't i...Paisley and Jill,<br />You're right! I can't imagine life with Hershey kisses. :)Josiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05930730661273079224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-12762636864761652942010-06-08T22:44:20.935-04:002010-06-08T22:44:20.935-04:00Paisley, there is no life without chocolate. What ...Paisley, there is no life without chocolate. What would be the fun of finishing a chapter or editing 100 pages without that chocolate at the goal line?Jill Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754506629717417267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-4576857978135564392010-06-08T21:28:07.025-04:002010-06-08T21:28:07.025-04:00We eat healthy foods and I was complimented by my ...We eat healthy foods and I was complimented by my doctor when I broke my arm. He couldn't believe the bone had filled in in just six weeks. My problem is lack of activity. We've had a lot of snow and frost this year in the mountains and arthritis keeps us from going out in the cold. Two days on the stationary bike and I could barely walk for a few months. Like you said, moderation and whatever works for you. We do live in a house with two staircases so that exercise helps. I find that I can concentrate a lot more on writing when I do have decent food to eat and stay away from the treats (but then is life really worth living without chocolate?) :)Paisley Kirkpatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401039126457210324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-40325387454104303322010-06-08T19:21:03.367-04:002010-06-08T19:21:03.367-04:00Jill and Mary,
I think that's one of the main ...Jill and Mary,<br />I think that's one of the main principles behind Weight Watchers--eat steadily so you don't get so hungry that you eat everything in sight.Josiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05930730661273079224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-67408770807301073532010-06-08T19:19:18.593-04:002010-06-08T19:19:18.593-04:00Sheila,
I purchased the South Beach diet book for ...Sheila,<br />I purchased the South Beach diet book for my husband. I skimmed though it, and it makes lots of sense. Low carb, but also much lower in fat than Atkins.Josiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05930730661273079224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-37850725040317819522010-06-08T19:17:45.157-04:002010-06-08T19:17:45.157-04:00Hi Morgan,
Actually, I lecture my daughter because...Hi Morgan,<br />Actually, I lecture my daughter because I don't think a young girl as active as she is should be on a low-carb diet. She competitively swims every day, and wants to major in dance. She is at the studio for hours at a time.Josiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05930730661273079224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-43588378281848616942010-06-08T19:15:35.486-04:002010-06-08T19:15:35.486-04:00Cai,
That's an amazing amount of weight to los...Cai,<br />That's an amazing amount of weight to lose. Congratulations! I've heard of Jenny Craig, but am not familiar with how the diet/lifestyle works. But lots of my friends go to Curves and love it.Josiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05930730661273079224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-33066194438568842132010-06-08T17:53:48.326-04:002010-06-08T17:53:48.326-04:00Good advice. My daughter believes in 6 small meals...Good advice. My daughter believes in 6 small meals a day or 3 small meals and three snacks. She eats every 3-4 hours so she's never hungry. <br /><br />I lost weight better when I just cut back than when I tried to eat on schedule.Mary Marvellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12015719890476028848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-33662546014650751622010-06-08T15:43:29.572-04:002010-06-08T15:43:29.572-04:00The best thing I do for myself is eat 3 meals a da...The best thing I do for myself is eat 3 meals a day. If I skip lunch then I snack all day. Not bad snacks, but definitely not what my body needs. And exercise is so important. I feel so much better on the days I hit the gym.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-82566865404073710692010-06-08T14:24:56.747-04:002010-06-08T14:24:56.747-04:00Joanne, My husband and I use the South Beach Diet ...Joanne, My husband and I use the South Beach Diet in combination with the Schwarzbein Principle Cookbook. My DH’s doctor told him two years ago he had to change his lousy eating habits. I especially like having more menu choices, and they are similar in their stand on a variety of healthy food choices.<br />We believe in the 80-20 principle. Eighty percent of the time do the right thing so twenty percent of the time you can go a little crazy!Sheila Tenoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10549721256331896612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-65906402786024171682010-06-08T13:40:10.330-04:002010-06-08T13:40:10.330-04:00I tried the low carb several years ago and dropped...I tried the low carb several years ago and dropped 27 pounds fairly easy. The catch was I put it back on because I'm not much of a meat eater. Now, I am watching my weight by eating lots of raw fruits and veggies along with fish. No big drops like the low carb diet, but I manage to stay at a healthy weight. <br /><br />Does your daughter lecture you on how to eat?<br /><br />Morganmorganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02817293003630581559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-58442481644379500812010-06-08T13:40:09.633-04:002010-06-08T13:40:09.633-04:00I tried the low carb several years ago and dropped...I tried the low carb several years ago and dropped 27 pounds fairly easy. The catch was I put it back on because I'm not much of a meat eater. Now, I am watching my weight by eating lots of raw fruits and veggies along with fish. No big drops like the low carb diet, but I manage to stay at a healthy weight. <br /><br />Does your daughter lecture you on how to eat?<br /><br />Morganmorganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02817293003630581559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-33919776778578625542010-06-08T11:59:18.056-04:002010-06-08T11:59:18.056-04:00Mona & Cai, Congratulations on your weight los...Mona & Cai, Congratulations on your weight loss. :)Dawn Marie Hamilronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01366244357545585183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-77362600301676587252010-06-08T11:49:10.235-04:002010-06-08T11:49:10.235-04:00Well, I decided to make this my year, and that inc...Well, I decided to make this my year, and that included living a healthier lifestyle. I joined Jenny Craig and Curves. I "work out" three days a week, follow the JC diet plan, have changed my eating habits and started drinking more water, and have lost 50+ pounds since January. I still have a way to go on the weight loss, but am determined to succeed. Moderation and determination to live healthier are the keys for me. Good luck to your daughter!Caihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04553363999931932450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-59179382916932040002010-06-08T11:29:23.391-04:002010-06-08T11:29:23.391-04:00Mona,
I'm not familiar with the program you de...Mona,<br />I'm not familiar with the program you describe, but it sounds a lot like Weight Watchers. It also sounds like a well-thought out and sensible diet. Congrats on the 30 lb. weight loss!Josiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05930730661273079224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-85325224628550531272010-06-08T11:27:54.184-04:002010-06-08T11:27:54.184-04:00Dawn,
Moderation is probably the best way to go. ...Dawn,<br />Moderation is probably the best way to go. That includes moderate portions. Everything is super-sized these days.Josiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05930730661273079224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-66883939735518538642010-06-08T10:24:10.310-04:002010-06-08T10:24:10.310-04:00Joanne, I have become an expert on healthy diets s...Joanne, I have become an expert on healthy diets since I joined Quick Weight Loss last year and lost 30 pounds over a period of six months. <br /><br />The daily program includes: drinking 10 glasses of water. Eating 2 protein (8 ounces, yes 8, of clean white chicken or veal or fish, all broiled or grilled; 4 green vegetable; 2 starch (low cal bread or no-salt crackers or cereal); one spoon of fat: light margarine or mayo; three fruits. Use only light salt and NO sugar. I was never hungry. My cholesterol dropped 100 points.<br /><br />Now I am on maintainance. I can eat what I want but have to write down and count calories.Mona Riskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923883333893160794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-33570174999636479462010-06-08T09:19:37.779-04:002010-06-08T09:19:37.779-04:00Joanne, I like to think moderation is key. Moderat...Joanne, I like to think moderation is key. Moderate calorie intake. Moderate exercise. Moderate amount of sleep. Sounds good in theory anyway. :-))Dawn Marie Hamilronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01366244357545585183noreply@blogger.com