It's all about me

Congratulations on your new life, cym. It's incredibly inspirational to read your journal and know that there is a way not just to get the weight off, but to keep it off. I think you have a fantastic plan there. With a diet (I mean that word in the nutrition sense, not the lose-weight sense) like the one above, you're bound to succeed -- unless you eat the entire pack of bacon in one sitting, LOL.
 
Carrots and Daikon: I like putting these together in vinegar and honey. It's a very nice little tangy side dish I eat with my chicken.

Love the list you made and you've reminded me that I have about 3-4 journals that I need to start reading again...
 
cym said:
There really was something fun about not knowing or caring what/how much I ate and what it was doing to my body...and if I did care even a little bit at the moment I'd think "well, I'm going to enjoy this now and start a serious diet tomorrow". I mean, I don't want for a second to go back to thinking/feeling that way...but I can't deny that there was something very satisfying and seductive about the behavior itself...and the mindset that encouraged it.
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I know how you feel. I especially can imagine how YOU feel, as you're so diligent and dedicated. I recently stopped counting due to being plain sick of it--but fortunately I haven't been over eating. I'm back on track today and going to continue, but the break was nice. Hope it's not too hot for you today!
 
I grabbed this recipe out of Gourmet magazine years ago -and it's been a go-to recipe for something different..

DAIKON RADISH REMOULADE
1 lb. daikon radish
3 tbsp. dijon mustard
4 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. rice wine vinegar
1/2 cup Chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
(I will often substitute cilantro, arugula or watercress instead of the parsley)

Grate or julienne the radish, set aside on paper towels.

In a large bowl, combine the mustard with 3 tablespoons hot water using a whisk. Add the oil in a slow stream, whisking until the dressing is emulsified, and the vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.

Add the daikon and the parsley and toss the mixture well and store in fridge for about an hour - though it does get better the longer it sets

(this also works really well with celery root)
 
cym said:
Not bitching about it, just seeing it for what it is: we live in a culture that promotes obesity and poor health: statistically obesity has risen about 50% in the last 20 years and 80% of all illness are not only preventable, but directly related to poor lifestyle choices. I can, and in fact have, spent most of my life "going with the flow" because it's easier...more socially acceptable, and a heck of a lot more fun....plus I have an inner greedy, lazy chick.
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I hear ya! Hedonistic indulgence is so much more tempting than strict slef-control.
 
Cym I'd rep you 20x in a row if I could, those cream cheese wontons are so good that I could cry. hahaha thanks. :rotflmao:
 
Nice post, Cym. You highlighted the excitement of finally losing and it is that possibility that keeps me hanging on. I didn't know you were only 5'3", you're just a little thing now.

I'm sure you will be able to maintain your weight.
 
1834 - couldn't help myself

Apparently I have a nice back...who knew? Last night two co-workers talking...basically girl A is telling girl B (they are close friends) she needs to start working out because she's (girl B) getting fat and "it's not baby weight anymore" (the baby is nearly a year old, so I guess she had a point). Now, here's the good part (oh, yea, sometimes I'm sooooo vain it's disgusting)...girl A says "Look at Lolly (stupid nickname) she works out everyday and she used to be much fatter than you" (okay, that part was not so flattering)...""See how great she looks, Lolly, turn around and show her your back" which I dutifully did, thinking, though "huh? my back?" while a nice (to me) discussion took place about how "great" my back looks! Hee hee, from here forward I will never again skip my lat work and will enter all rooms backwards.:)

Okay, yesterday was day one of my new food plan, which is basically not calorie or gram counting, but just eating designated number of servings (in appropriate portions) from a my list. Which was so easy I was a little worried by it. So, naturally this morning I had to breakdown and put everything into fitday to double check myself:

Total: 1834
Fat: 60 537 31%
Sat: 16 140 8%
Poly: 14 124 7%
Mono: 23 204 12%
Carbs: 206 691 40%
Fiber: 33 0 0%
Protein: 127 509 29%
Alcohol: 0 0 0%

Not only are my calories in line and my nutrient levels look darn good, but these macros are what I am for day after day. So, I'm a happy camper. Despite the built-in controls, it just feels like "food freedom".

foods selected in bold:

fruits: 4-5 daily servings chosen from
apples, apricots, bananas, blueberries, canteloupe, cherries, figs, grapefruit, grapes, lemons,limes, papaya, pineapple, prunes, raisins, strawberries, tangerines, watermelon
***swapped blackberries for blueberries & navel orange for tangerine

veggies: 5-6 daily servings chosen from
artichokes, avocado, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, califlower, chili pepper, daikon, garlic, ginger, mushrooms, onions, spinach, sweet potatoes, squash, tomatoes

grain/nuts/seeds/legumes: 4-6 daily servings chosen from
almonds, black beans, black eye peas, buckwheat, bulgar, lentils, flax, oats, pumpkin seeds, rice, walnuts, wheat bran, wheat germ, whole wheat
***buckwheat in form of soba penne, whole wheat in form of won ton wraps

dairy 3 daily servings chosen from::
yogurt, whole, skim/2% milk, cheese (any type)
***cheeses: cottage cheese 2% and 4-cheese Italian

meat: combined daily 8 oz serving chosen from
chicken, turkey, fish
***1 drumstick, 1 breast, anchovies

supplemented by egg whites
plus:
4 oz beef limited to 1x week
pork temporarily off the menu (except for bacon 1x week -- just cause I wanna)

other: 1 daily serving each
olive oil
green tea

not on list:
sf/ff pudding, 1 serving
 
Tom: While it unlikely, it's not totally beyond the realm of possibility that after a week of poultry and fish I might shove my face into a plate of bacon and look up a pound later...I'll know Sunday morning.

Kelly, yep, 5'3 and not getting any taller....my boss calls me a "tall pygmy"...I'd be insulted except for some reason it cracks me up everytime he says it. And, yea, Kelly, just keep going - no matter how frustrating it can feel at times it really, really is worth it.

Lukewarm: ha ha, told ya! Where's my 20 reps??? LOL

Mal: big thank you for the daikon recipe. I gotta go clear across town for the store I know that stocks daikon...but that recipe is on my menu for this week. ....and actually I just like to kid around about being vain in my journal because in truth I'd never say something like out loud:rotflmao:

Bancita: txs...and I had a lovely day!

CG: yea, hedonism is fun...can't deny it..I just can't be hedonistic about food....which does not leave out other fun possibilities LOL. On the calorie counting....yeh, it's a huge pain after a while, but it's gotta be done in some form or another for those of us who...um "enjoy" food...even though I'm moving away from calorie counting per se....I have to admit that an embarrassing amount of work went in to figuring out a way to do it while staying with my basic calorie range.
 
Tom....okay, this is embarrassing...but I was wondering myself what they were seeing with the back thing and was thinking about asking my w/o partner to bring her digital camera to the gym so I could get some back pics to look at for myself.....if I actually sink that low (and I'm darn close) I'll add those pics to my gallery and let ya know. Oh gosh, I think I'm shameless lately:eek: .
 
Thank you Cym for the encouragement to go on. Last night I was so hungry in the night Ihad to get up for cereal, twice.

I know a petite elite runner and her back was used in an advertisement,she had such definition. Definitely take (and show) some photos!
 
Its so nice to hear compliments about ourselves, and weight loss and fitness sure does get lots of them. Good for you!
 
cym said:
CG: yea, hedonism is fun...can't deny it..I just can't be hedonistic about food....which does not leave out other fun possibilities LOL. On the calorie counting....yeh, it's a huge pain after a while, but it's gotta be done in some form or another for those of us who...um "enjoy" food...even though I'm moving away from calorie counting per se....I have to admit that an embarrassing amount of work went in to figuring out a way to do it while staying with my basic calorie range.
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;)

It IS a difficult process sometimes...especially when the unexpected hits. Today I came into the office and to my dismay, say a jumbo bag of peanut M&Ms, pita chips, and crackers. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr :mad: I'd feel like such a buzzkill if I said, "Yo keep that shit out of plain sight!"
 
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